Iowa Old Press
Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
March 1, 1917
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Judge Boies has approved sale made by the guardian of Kendric and
Edward Meltvedt of their interest in NE1/4 section 3 Union
township at $182 per acre. The sale was made to Berdines B.
Axdahl.
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Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
Sam VanKekerix 23
Martha Bueller 18
John Terpatra 21
Maggie Van der Plaata 21
LeRoy Dobricka 22
Paullina Timmerman 22
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Notice of Appointment of Administrator
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested: That on the
15th day of February 1917, the undersigned was appointed by the
District court at O'Brien County, Iowa, Administrator of the
Estate of Caroline Jaacks, deceased, late of said county. All
persons indebted to said estate will make payment to the
undersigned and those having claims against the same will present
them, legally authenticated, to said court for allowance. Dated
this 16th day of February 1917.
R. J. Locke, Attorney for the Estate
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David Harkness and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Harkness went to Sheldon
Tuesday morning to attend the funeral of the former's sister,
Mrs. B. Seymour.
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Dobricka - Timmermann
At the Methodist parsonage in Sutherland Tuesday, Feb. 27, at
eleven o'clock a.m. occurred the marriage of LeRoy M. Dobricka
and Pauline A. Timmerman, both of Waterman township. The groom is
the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dobricka and the bride the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Timmermann. They were attended by Mr. and
Mrs. S. T. Brown as the only witnesses. These are very choice
young people and the best wishes of all will attend them as they
begin life together. They will reside on a farm near Moneta after
March 1st.
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Mr. and Mrs. Frank Powers went to Paullina Tuesday to attend the
funeral of the latter's nephew.
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-Mrs. Shueder [sic - Schueder] passed away at her home early
Sunday morning. Interment was made in the Liberty Twnp. cemetery.
Rev. Rixmann officiating. Mrs. Martha Ruge arrived from Ida Grove
Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Shueder.
-Ernest Menke and Lizzie Runge were married at the home of the
groom's parents Tuesday.
-Mr. and Mrs. Will Menke came down from Primghar Friday to attend
the funeral of Mr. Menke's brother, Henry.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
March 8, 1917
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Young Physician Claimed By Death - Dr. Frank D.
Schwerdtfeger Fails to Survive Operation After Lingering Illness
Frank D. Schwerdtfeger was born in Sutherland, Iowa, May 15, 1888
and died at the Mercy Hospital in Chicago, March 5, 1917. He
graduated from the Sutherland High School in 1907. After his
graduation from the Medical Course in Northwestern University in
1911, he located at Royal, Ia., in January 1912. On September 10,
1912, he was married to Pauline E. Sargent, of Harley, Rev.
George Gilbert officiating. He is survived by his wife, baby
daughter Ruth, Elizabeth his mother, two brothers and three
sisters. He united with the Methodist church of Sutherland in
1907 but later was transferred to the M. E. church at Royal.
Dr. Schwerdtfeger started on his medical work with every
qualification for a successful career. But after a little over a
year's practice he was taken sick on Aug. 15, 1913, with typhoid
fever and was unable to practice again until March 1914. On
Easter Sunday, 1015, he was again taken sick with osteomyelitis
of the left femur bone. He was taken to the hospital at Harley,
Ia., where for almost a year he suffered intense pain and several
operations were performed in the hope of helping him. Health
apparently began to return and he was taken back to Royal to the
new home that had been built during his absence.
Here he carried on the practice that came to his office though
unable to make any professional calls. He interested himself in
organizing the young men and boys of Royal into a band. He became
their leader though having to be taken to rehearsals in his wheel
chair. But in the fall of 1916 he was taken ill, a third time,
and on January 19, 1917 was taken to Mercy Hospital, Chicago
where on March 5th, his left limb was amputated at the hip joint
in the hope of stopping the course of the disease. Death followed
about nine hours later before he had fully recovered
consciousness.
Dr. Schwerdtfeger was of a genial, sunny disposition and because
of his deep interest in all people he was greatly loved. In spite
of his long illness and intense suffering he was always cheerful,
plucky and optimistic. To his patients he was a friend as well as
a doctor, to his band boys "Doc" was always a source of
inspiration and to all who knew and loved him, the influence of
his life will be a blessing.
The funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church in
Sutherland, Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, Rev. George
Gilbert, of Marcus, preaching the sermon. The Masonic order, Mr.
J. T. Reeves, of Hawarden, presiding, conducted the burial
service. Interment was in the Waterman Cemetery.
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Mr. and Mrs. Earl Moore mourn the loss of an infant son. Funeral
services were held in the Friends church Sunday afternoon.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
March 15, 1917
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Priegnitz - Ehrig
On Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock the marriage of Miss Milly
Priegnitz to Ernst C. Ehrig occurred here in Sutherland at the
home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. Emma Kummerfeldt. Only a few near
relatives were witnesses to the marriage ceremony which was
performed by J. C. Briggs, Justice of Peace. The bride and groom
were attended by Miss Lena Gaines of Primghar, and Herman
Priegnitz, brother of the bride. The bridal pair left on their
honeymoon, on the evening train, for Waterloo where they will
spend a couple of weeks visiting the groom's parents. After their
return they will go to housekeeping here in Sutherland, the groom
having rented the Snyder property in the Litzell addition. Mr.
and Mrs. Ehrig are well and favorably known in the community of
Gaza and have a host of warm and close friends who extend
congratulations and best wishes.
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Mrs. W. T. Stephenson, of Deep River, and Albert Schwerdtfeger,
of Sioux City, came to Sutherland last Thursday to attend the
funeral of their brother, Dr. Frank Schwerdtfeger, Mrs.
Stephenson remaining here to visit home folks until Sunday
evening.
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The remains of Peter Peters who died last Thursday at Pukwana, S.
Dak. were shipped to Paullina where the funeral was held on
Monday of this week. He was a former resident of this locality,
we understand, and will be remembered by a number of our readers.
Among those going from Sutherland to attend the funeral were Mr.
and Mrs. D. Selk and Henry Frerk.
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Mary A. Hitchcock seeks to establish her title to lots 3 and 4,
in block 6, Sanborn. She alleges that property was bought with
her money but title wrongfully taken in name of her husband. He
has now died and his heirs are claiming an interest. She asks
that title be quieted in her favor against the claims of Emma
Fairchild and Harmon Wm. Hitchcock.
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-Miss Kathryn Langholz and John Bern were united in marriage
Sunday at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hans
Langholz. The bride and groom left for Gladbrook Monday morning.
-The will of John Cowan Jr. has been filed for probate. He
formerly resided at Paullina. The will gives the property to his
wife and names George Raw as executor.
Death of Henry Traver
Henry Traver died at his home five and a half miles southwest of
Paullina, Wednesday night about midnight. He has been a sufferer
from stomach ailment for some time, but was not seriously ill
until Sunday. Mr. Traver leaves a wife and nine children to mourn
his death. The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.
Mr. Traver has been a resident of this community for twenty-five
years and will be sadly missed by a large circle of friends and
relatives. Paullina Times
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Wm. Greenfield sues his wife, Alice Greenfield, for a
divorce on statutory grounds.
Wm. Greenfield has petitioned for a divorce from his wife, Alice
Greenfield. Among other charges, he accuses her of cruel and
inhuman treatment, claiming that he was the target for sticks of
cordwood, wash tubs, etc., and that butcher knives were
occasionally used, to the detriment of his health and peace of
mind.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
March 22, 1917
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Celebrates 91st Birthday
Mrs. Jane Morey Bailey celebrated her 91st birthday last
Thursday, the 15th inst., at the home of her son, A. C. Bailey. A
very fine three course dinner was served. The crowning decoration
being a pyramid cake for the center of the table, with her
initials and the date of her birth, on the top of which were nine
white candles to represent ninety years and one pink candle for
the one year. Another feature of the festive part of the happy
occasion were some fine, fresh Lake Trout from Ontario, Canada,
sent by her grandson, Orlo Flinders. Mrs. W. P. Davis voices the
sentiments of the guests in some pleasing lines, which were as
follows:
"They tell me, you are ninety-one,
And always ready to have some fun,
With son and daughter always near
To help fill your heart with cheer,
Plenty of grandchildren to make you glad,
So you should never be moody or sad.
Great-grandchildren just as sweet
As it has been my lot to meet,
Neighbors and friends you count by the score
And you certainly could not desire any more.
May these rich blessings bring sweet content
Till the months and the years of your life are spent
And may you be happy each birthday
As you journey along on Life's Highway."
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Young Couple Spring Surprise - Fred Yungbuth [sic] and
Miss Ida Bussell Quietly Married Wednesday Evening
The marriage of Miss Ida Mae Bussell and Fred L. Yungbluth was
solemnized at 8:00 o'clock on Wednesday of this week at the H. N.
Slick home in Sutherland, by W. H. Hardaker, pastor of the Church
of Christ.
It was a quiet affair, the groom's sister and her husband, Mr.
and Mrs. Ross Bruner, being the only relatives who were witnesses
to the ceremony and having kept any knowledge of the approaching
event from their friends, it now becomes as a big surprise to all
of them.
The bride who is a stranger to Sutherland people, is the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Bussel, of Wisner, Neb., but has taught the
fall and winter terms of school here at District No. 1, Waterman
township. Those who have come to know her speak of her very
highly as a capable young woman, possessed of attainments which
fit her to become a helpmate to the one whom she has given her
heart and hand. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Yungbluth
who live three miles east of Sutherland and is a worthy and
industrious young man.
After a short visit with the bride's parents at Wisner, the young
couple will return to Sutherland and reside on the home place of
the groom's parents. The Courier joins friends in
wishing the realization of their fondest hopes in married life.
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Letters of Administration
State of Iowa, O'Brien County, No. 1377
To All to Whom These Presents Shall Come
Know Ye, that Calumet State Bank, Calumet, Iowa have been
appointed by the District Court of said county, Administrators of
the goods, chattels and estate of Louise Schueder, deceased, late
of Calumet, O'Brien County, Iowa, with full power and authority
to take possession of the same, in whose hands soever they may be
found, and, in general, to do all other acts in the premises, and
fully to discharge every duty required of them as Administrators
aforesaid, as the law shall or may direct. The Administrators
will publish notice of their appointment once each week for two
consecutive weeks in some newspaper printed and published in
O'Brien County, Iowa. Witness my hand and the Seal of the Court,
aforesaid this 12th day of March 1917. Julius Krebs, Clerk
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-Mrs. C. W. Severance received the sad news that her sister, Mrs.
A. B. Rusk, of Dickens, died Monday morning. Owing to her own
physical ailments, Mrs. Severance was unable to attend the
funeral.
-Leo Wilson came down from Sioux Falls, S. Dak., Wednesday to
spend the remainder of the week here at the home of his sister,
Mrs. Walter Burns. Leo has just returned from the Mexican border
where he has been for the past eight months with the 4th Regiment
of South Dakota National Guards.
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Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Stewart arrived here last Saturday from Des
Moines and are visiting at the home of the former's sister, Mrs.
G. W. Butler. Oscar and his bride just returned recently from
their honeymoon which the spent in California, and while there
they purchased a stock ranch near Three Rivers, which they expect
to make their home. They are on their way back now, and will
travel the remainder of the trip in their auto, which they left
here at the beginning of the winter.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
March 29, 1917
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Mary A. Hitchcock secured a decree against her daughter
establishing her title to residence property in Sanborn title to
which was taken in the name of A. A. Hitchcock although the wife
furnished the purchase money. the court reformed the deed so as
to vest title in the widow instead of the husband
Declaration of intention to become citizens of
the United States have been filed by Johann F. Oeffner of Gaza, a
native of Germany; Otto F. W. Herwig, of Gaza, also a native of
Germany; Henry L. Pingeon, of Sanborn, native of Switzerland,
Hermann Norman, of Gaza, na [missing text]; [missing text]
Hutchinson, of Paullina, a native of Ireland.
Bussear - O'Donnell
Although this nuptial event occurred several weeks ago, it is
still a matter of news to nearly everyone in this, the old home
place of the bride, and her many friends here will be interested
in reading this account of the marriage, which was handed to us
this week, taken from the Otis (Colo.) Independent.
Mr. Emmet Bussear and Miss Ruby O'Donnell, both of the Burdette
country, were married Saturday, February 10th, in the Catholic
church at Yuma, Rev. Father Juily, of Fort Morgan, speaking the
words that united this young couple for life.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Bussear residing north
of town and is an industrious young farmer. The bride is one of
Washington county's most successful teachers and is now teaching
the Lewis school. The will reside on the bride's farm northeast
of Otis. That theirs may be a long, happy and prosperous married
life is the wish of their many friends.
A marriage license was issued last week to
Severn Town, 29 and Nellie Waldheim, 24.
Death of Mrs. Wm. King
Death came to this excellent lady Monday morning at 7:00 o'clock.
Within the past year she suffered a number of attacks of
paralysis and there was a slight attack on Sunday evening. Her
death was not unexpected; nevertheless the people where ever she
was known feel that they have sustained a loss and express
sympathy for the bereaved relatives. -Primghar Bell
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Gaza - F. W. Martin and wife returned Wednesday from Kansas,
where they were called on account of the death of a relative.
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