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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
January 4, 1917

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Mrs. Thos. Kenderdine Dead
Mary E. Smurthwate was born in England, May 18, 1849. When a child she came to America with her parents who settled in Ohio, where her father having died, Mary E. was adopted by James M. Reeves. She married Thomas Kenderdine in March 1871, and moved at once to their homestead in Clay county, Iowa. In the vicinity of this hold homestead, near Dickens, they lived until the death of her husband, September 7, 1916, when she went to live with her son, Dr. W. H. Kenderdine, at Sutherland, where she died December 19, 1916, aged 76 years, 7 months and 19 days.

She was an acceptable member of the M. E. church of Dickens, Iowa, and those who knew her believed that death has transferred her membership from the church militant to the church triumphant.

Two children, T. R. Kenderdine of Canada, Dr. W. H. Kenderdine of Sutherland, Iowa, together with four grandchildren remain to mourn the departure of their mother and grandmother. [transcriber: the rest of this column of the paper is torn and tattered, but the words appear to say that the funeral was held on a Monday]

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Osteopath Returns From East With Bride
Dr. C. L. Shaw Weds During Holidays - Culmination of a College Romance
Our osteopath, Dr. C. L. Shaw, went east to spend the holiday season and brought a new doctor back to Sutherland with him on his return from Pennsylvania on Tuesday of this week, in the person of his bride, Dr. Nora Fleming-Shaw, of West Sunbury, Pa.

They have taken rooms for the present with Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Hughs. A Progressive Social in their honor was carried out very successfully at a number of the homes of the young girls in the groom's Sunday school class on Wednesday evening, and later in the same evening, a large crowd "remembered" them with an old fashioned charivari. The Courier extends most hearty congratulations and wishes them happiness and success without end. An account of their wedding is given below.

Butler Citizen, Butler, Pa. - At noon on Friday, December 29th, a simple but very pretty home wedding took place when at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Fleming, of West Sunbury, Dr. Nora Emeline Fleming was given in marriage to Dr. Charles Leslie Shaw of Sutherland, Iowa.

The ring ceremony was used, the Rev. Geo. Stewart, pastor of the bride officiating. The bride wore a gown of white georgette crepe and taffeta silk and carried white roses and narcissus. The groom wore the conventional black. the were unattended. After the wedding dinner, the couple left by auto for Butler, enroute to Chicago where they will spend a few days with friends before leaving for Sutherland, Iowa, where Dr. Shaw is in practice.

Both were of the June 1916 Class of the American School of Osteopathy at Kirksville, Mo. The bride before entering at Kirksville in 1912 had her schooling at Grove City College, Pa. and the groom at the University of Iowa.

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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
January 11, 1917

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Marriage licenses have been issued to:
Charlie Andringa 21
Florence Eigersma 20

A. L. Wilson 29
Alice S. Bohan 23

Charles Pingel 22
Anna Ebel 21

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George Haye, who has been confined to his bed for several months, is getting very weak and his condition grows more critical each day.

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A report has reached the Courier office that Miss Alice Bohan and Lee Wilson were married at Sanborn on Monday of this week and left of Sioux Falls for a short honeymoon. We hope to give particulars next week.

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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
January 18, 1917

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H. H. Gibbs charges his wife with a statutory crime and alleges that her action towards him have amounted to cruel and inhuman treatment, endangering his health and he asks for a divorce.

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Answers Final Roll Call
George Haye, son of John and Sarah Haye was born January 9th, 1846 in Tuscarora, Ohio, and moved with his parents when a small boy to Winnebago County Ill. He enlisted February 22, 1864, at St. Charles, Ill. in the Company M. 8th Illinois Cavalry. He served in several skirmishes and was discharged July 17, 1865 at Chicago, Ill.

October 1, 1873, he was united in marriage to Tena Smidt of Freeport, Ill. To this union five sons and four daughters were born, one son, George, dying in infancy.

In the spring of 1888 they moved to a farm near Sutherland, Iowa. Two years ago, retiring from the farm he moved to a home in Sutherland where he passed away January 12, 1917, after an illness of nearly a year, thus living to the age of 71 years and 3 days.

He leaves to mourn his death his wife, four sons: Fred, Charles, Claude and Claire, and four daughters: Mrs. Chas. Peck and Mrs. Earl Schuch of Royal, Ia., Mrs. E. A. Hicks of Sutherland and Mrs. Peter Zaizer of Hartley, Iowa, besides numerous relatives and friends.

One sister, Mrs. Fannie Moore, and a nephew, Zeff Haye, of Byron, Ill., came Tuesday to help cheer his last few days.

The large concourse of friends, who assembled to pay their final respects to the departed at the funeral services which were held at the Church of Christ last Sunday afternoon, filled the building to overflowing. The funeral sermon was delivered by the pastor, W. H. Hardaker. Interment was made in Waterman cemetery.

Other relatives who came from a distance to attend the funeral were: John Martini and John Smidt of Freeport, Ill., and Jacob Martini of Terril, Iowa.

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Comrade Isaac Clements died Saturday morning at two o'clock. For some days his demise was expected, nevertheless the announcement caused sorrow and sadness in every heart in Primghar and hundreds of others. -O'Brien County Bell

Rev. Father Loefelholz left Monday for his old home at Mt. Carmel, Ia., for a short visit but was called back for the little Salser boy's funeral on Wednesday morning. His sister, Miss Mary Loefelholz, accompanied him back to Sutherland to spend a few days here.

Mr. and Mrs. John Engelke went to Paullina Tuesday to attend the marriage of their second oldest daughter, Miss Sophia to Rudolph Appledorn which occurred at the home of the groom's parents that afternoon. We could not secure the particulars for this week.

We are informed that Mr. Oliver Shaker of Mondovi, Wis., formerly of Shannon, and Miss Ida Johann also of Shannon, were united in marriage in Chicago on Thursday of last week. They are well and very favorably known by our people and we all join in wishing them a long life of happiness and prosperity. -Shannon, Illinois Reporter. The bride is a sister of Harry Johann and will be remembered by a large number of Sutherland friends, having lived here a few years ago.

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Lee Wilson a Benedict
The marriage of Miss Alice Bowen to Mr. Albert Lee Wilson, of Sutherland, took place Monday morning, Jan. 8th, at 9:30 at the St. Cecilia church at Sanborn, Father Cooper officiating. Mendelssohn's wedding march was played by Miss Ruth Sweeney, accompanied by Miss Ethel Beacom on the violin. Miss Goldie Sweeney sang "I Love You Truly."

The bride was accompanied to the altar by her brother, William. Here she met the groom and the single ring ceremony was performed. Miss Frances Bowen, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid and Mr. Charles V. Huntimer, of Colton, S. D., as groomsman.

The bride wore a beautiful gown of gold lace and silk net over white pussywillow taffeta. She also wore a wreath and veil and carried a shower bouquet of roses and lilies of the valley. The bridesmaid's dress was a combination of pink taffeta and silver lace. She carried a bouquet of pink roses.

Following the ceremony a four course dinner was served to one hundred and fifty guests at the home of the bride's parents, one and one-half miles west of Sanborn. The newlyweds left on the evening train for Sioux Falls and Coleman, S D., on a brief wedding trip. The bride's traveling suit was of brown chiffon broadcloth. She wore a hat of white velvet trimmed with white feather breasts.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Bowen of near Sanborn. She is a graduate of the public high school and a student of the state university and taught the Mulhern school northwest of town for a number of years and the past year she taught a school near Sutherland.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Wilson, of Oral, S. D He is the proprietor of a garage at Sutherland at which place the young couple will make their home.

Out of town guests: Mr. and Mrs. John Holt, Goldie Holt, Paul Thiessen, A. L. Merritt, Mr. and Mrs. James Farquhar and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bryant, of Sutherland, Mr. and Mrs. E. Borland of Primghar, Messrs. and Mesdames E. P. Mulhern, Jack Donohue, T. Hart, Thos. Beacom, T. Burns. Misses Ethel and Marie Beacom and Hazel Donohue, Lee Beacom and Timmie Donohue, of Sheldon, Joe Fitzgerald of Towner, N. D., Miss Mayne Shea of Fulda, Minn., Mr. Virgil Townsend of Jeffers, Minn. (Sanborn Pioneer)

Lloyd Williams Weds
A wedding of interest to our readers occurred last week Thursday January 4th, at Charter Oak, Iowa, when one of Peterson's young men, Lloyd Williams, was united in marriage to Miss Elsie Thomsen, a young lady of that place.

We have none of the particulars of the affair so will have to let it pass with only the bare mention of the fact. Miss Thomsen is not known to Peterson people but is said to be an exceptionally fine young lady, blessed with grace of body and mind, and capable to become the helpmate of the man of her choice. The groom is known to most of our readers, having grown to manhood in Peterson. He is an industrious young man, thoroughly capable, and well thought of by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. This marriage is the outcome of an acquaintance formed when Lloyd went to Charter Oak about a year ago to work in a garage. The young people will be at home soon to their friends at Hartley, Ia., where Lloyd is employed in a garage as an expert machinist. (Peterson Patriot)

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Card of Thanks
We wish to thank our friends for the many deeds of kindness and help during the sickness and death of our dear little boy, and also for the beautiful flowers.
Mr. and Mrs. John Salser
Mr. and Mrs. F. Tierney and family

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Death of Little Child
LeRoy William Salser, the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Salser, was born June 29, 1912, and died at his home east of Sutherland Monday morning, January 15, 1917, aged 4 years, 6 months and 16 days. He was taken sick two weeks ago with a bad cold which developed into pneumonia, resulting in his death. He was a bright and happy little fellow. His death has cast a gloom, not only over his grief-stricken parents, but also his grandparents, uncles and aunts as well, for it is, as a fond mother has said, it is wonderful how long a shadow a little grave can throw.

The funeral was held at the Sacred Heart church Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock, the service being conducted by Rev. Father Loefelholz. Interment was made in Calvary cemetery.

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-Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mathern were called to Kansas Saturday on account of the death of their aunt.
-Word has been received here of the marriage of Fred Hillyer of White, S. Dak. on December 3rd.
-Mr. and Mrs. Dean Hicks went to Sutherland Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Hick's father, George Haye, who passed away Friday, after a lingering illness of cancer of the stomach.

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Marriage licenses have been issued to the following:
Louis Morrison 30
Katie Thompson 27

Edd Navies 25
Effie Eigersma 21

Rudolph Appledorn 21
Sophie Engelke 22

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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
January 25, 1917

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Petition for Citizenship
Wednesday, Jan. 24th, is the day set for naturalization hearings. The following have petitioned for citizenship:
Post office Native of
Fred Raper Sutherland England
C. C. Brinkman Sheldon Netherlands
John Tjalma Sheldon Netherlands
Jonas Matson Paullina Sweden
Lars Larson Paullina Sweden
Henry Bock Hartley Germany

Marriage licenses have been issued to the following:
Thomas Whitney Potter 23
Mildred Maxine Brown 18

Bryon J. Myers 24
Vera M. Wheaton 18

Clifford E. Sherman 21
Heneritta D. Frerk 19

John C. Miller 21
Mary Ebert 20

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Engelke - Appledorn
Tuesday morning at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Appledorn, occurred the marriage of Miss Sophia Engelke and Mr. Rudolph Appledorn. Rev. Semmann, of the local Lutheran church officiating. Only the immediate family of the contracting parties witnessed the ceremony.

The bride is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Engelke who live just west of Sutherland. She is very popular in her circle of friends. The groom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Appledorn. He has spent most of his life in this community and enjoys the respect and confidence of all who know him. The bride and groom left Tuesday afternoon for Sibley and Pipestone, where they will visit with relatives. They will make their home on a farm near Sutherland. (Paullina Times)

Amos Sitz Passed Away
Amos Sitz, a resident of Clay county for more than 45 years and of Peterson for more than 32 years, died at the home of his sister Mrs. Emma Fraser, Tuesday morning. He has, in the time he has lived here, been interested in several business enterprises, the last being the Peterson Telephone Co., of this place. Being in poor health he sold all his holdings some time ago and retired from active life. He had many friends among those who knew him. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. Rowe at the Congregational church Tuesday afternoon, interment was made in Oakland cemetery. (Peterson Patriot)

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Andrie - Nelson
The marriage of Miss Grace Alberta Andrie to Mr. Bert Nelson occurred Wednesday at high noon at the home of the bride's mother, four miles east of Sutherland, in the presence of about sixty invited relatives and friends. Rev. John Hill, of Salix, a cousin of the bride was the officiating clergyman.

Following the wedding ceremony and congratulations a sumptuous wedding dinner was served by the Misses Florence Brady and Jane Martin, two close friends of the bride and guests remained for the afternoon, the feasting and merrymaking lasting until evening. The happy couple will spend a short honeymoon visiting relatives at Storm Lake and upon their return will go to housekeeping on the Elias Nelson farm, five miles east of Sutherland which the bridegroom will operate the coming year.

The bride is the oldest daughter of Mrs. Isabelle Andrie. By her pleasing disposition and courteous manner she has made warm friends of all who have come to know her. She is in every way qualified to become an ideal helpmate to the young man to whom she has given her heart and hand. The bridegroom is the third son of Mr. and Mrs. George Nelson of Sutherland. He is an industrious young man of excellent habits and sterling worth and enjoys the respect and confidence of the people of this community.

The Courier desires to extend its word of congratulations and well wishes for the future to this splendid young couple.

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Thomas McBath Dead
The news of the death of Thomas McBath has just reached this office today before making the final run on the Courier. He is widely known in this locality, having settled in O'Brien Co, in Grant township in 1870. He served three years as a soldier in the Civil War, being discharged August 5, 1865, on account of disability. His death removes another member from the G. A. R. Post here at Sutherland. No details concerning the funeral could be obtained at this time.

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The will of Isaac Clements filed for record has been published for probate. It leaves bequests of $300 to each of two grandchildren and one of $200 to another. The rest of the estate goes to his daughter, Mrs. R. W. Johnson.

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- Calumet - Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mathern returned from Kansas Saturday where they were called on account of the sickness and death of an aunt.
- Mr. and Mrs. George Breyfogle returned from Kansas Sunday, where they were called on account of the illness and death of Mr. Breyfogle's sister.

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-Fred Hillyer, of White, S. Dak., formerly of this vicinity, was recently married. He is now located at Gary, manager of a pool hall.

"Frozen to death" was the verdict of County Coroner J. M. Sokol, when asked the case of the death of the aged Mrs. Maria Weber, who was found lying dead in her small and decrepit farm home last Saturday about noon by Franz Rattunde, the tenant on the place. For forty years Mrs. Weber lived on a farm in Lake township. (Spencer News-Herald)

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- Jones, the piano man at Cherokee, committed suicide early this Thursday morning, death resulting from asphyxiation. With a wrench he had screwed off the gas jet and with his overcoat on sat down on a chair where he was found by a delivery boy. His wife was away from home at the time. Ill health is attributed as the reason for the act.
- Mr. Frank Mayhew and Miss Julia Baker were united in marriage last week at Des Moines. the bride is the daughter of Mrs. Henrietta Baker who lives west of Peterson and is a very estimable lady. The groom is well known to residents north of Peterson having been raised to manhood, about 12 miles north. (Peterson Patriot)

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-Edd Sitz who was called back to his old home at Peterson last week to attend the funeral of his brother, Amos, came up to Sutherland last Saturday and spent the day here with a number of his old friends. Mr. Sitz lives now at Sidney, Nebr, and is still engaged in the milling business.

The news of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Bradstreet's little five year old daughter, Edith, which occurred Wednesday night has reached us this morning, Thursday. The cause of her death, we understand, being pneumonia. Her illness was of short duration and the sad report of her death comes as a shock to all the friends of the bereaved parents. The funeral will be conducted at the home five miles southeast of Sutherland Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock and will be in charge of Rev. R. E. Willis. Burial will be made in Waterman cemetery.

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