Iowa Old Press
Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
February 7, 1918
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Killed in Airplane Accident - Carl S. Mather
[article has photo of Mr. Mather, in flying gear]
Houston, Tex., Jan. 31 - Edwin D. James of Toledo, O., and Carl
S. Mather of Paw Paw, Mich., second lieutenants of the First
aviation squadron, Ellington field, were killed on Wednesday when
the airplanes in which they were flying collided head on and fell
2,000 feet.
The above news item which appeared in the dailies last Friday was
learned with deep regrets by our citizens because of the fact
that Mr. Mather is well known in Sutherland, having been here for
the past year and a half up until the time he enlisted in the
aviation corps in October. While here he was associated with W.
E. Price in the airplane business and helped to construct several
machines, also made some very pretty and successful flights,
showing his skill as an aviator. Carl was quiet and unassuming
but his manner seemed to make friends of all who came to know
him. His terrible accident and untimely death is a shock to this
community. Although he did not get to see actual service yet he
is worthy of the same praise and honor as if he had given his
life on the battle fields of France.
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Obituary
John C. W. Frahm was born in Bonut, Schleswig Holstein, Germany,
Jan. 30, 1859. At the age of 24 he came to America with his
mother and one sister, locating at Gladbrook, Iowa. On the 29th
day of May, 1890, the deceased was united in holy wedlock with
widow Mary Thiessen, nee Schultz, who then had two daughters.
This union was blessed with two children, Carl and Helena, both
still at home in Paullina. In 1894 the Frahm family moved from
Gladbrook onto a farm near Paullina where they remained ten
years. In 1904 they moved near Gaza, Iowa. In 1915 they retired
from the farm life and moved to Paullina where the deceased was
engaged in the automobile business until because of failing
health he retired from this business also.
In October of the past year he was taken to a hospital in Sioux
City where he underwent an operation which showed that he was
suffering from a cancer of the liver and that the days of his
earthly life apparently were few. He was a patient sufferer,
waiting to be taken to the realms of glory where no sufferings or
pains are to be endured, but only supreme joy experienced for all
time to come. His hope of entering this glory he based upon the
merits of the Saviour, Jesus Christ. His end came Thursday,
January 31, at 10:30 a.m. He thus lived to be 59 years and only
one day old. His departure is mourned by his bereaved widow, four
children, four grandchildren, one brother, two sisters, and many
other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted
Sunday afternoon in Paullina at the German Lutheran church.
Interment was made in the Waterman cemetery at Sutherland.
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Harris - McCormack
J. C. Harris and Miss Maude McCormack were united in marriage
this morning (Thursday) at the home of R. B. Woolston, northeast
of Sutherland, who performed the ceremony. Each of the
contracting parties are well and favorably known in the community
and need no word from our pen. Immediately after the ceremony,
Mr. and Mrs. Harris left on a short trip to Packwood, Iowa, but
will be at home to their friends in Sutherland after March 1st.
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Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dobricka left Monday for Albany, Oregon, for a
visit with Mrs. Dobricka's sister, whom she has not seen for
twenty-five years.
Mr. and Mrs. William Hardenbrook, of Council Bluffs, visited here
at the home of the former's mother, Mrs. A. K. Hardenbrook from
Saturday until Tuesday. Will was married last September but this
was his bride's first visit to Sutherland.
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Mrs. Jess Graham, formerly Miss Lillian McCauley, who has been
teaching the Joe Conn school north of town, resigned her position
and Miss Lulu Johnson of Primghar will take her place the
remainder of the term, having commenced Monday morning.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
February 14, 1918
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Former Resident Dead
After a brief illness dating from an operation for appendicitis
three weeks ago, Albert Rowland, youngest son of City Councilman
James Rowland, died Sunday night in the Providence Hospital at
Everett. He was twenty-four years old. Mr. and Mrs. Rowland were
with their son until the time of his death and brought the body
home for burial.
Albert Rowland was born in Sutherland, Iowa, in 1894 and with his
parents moved to South Dakota in 1901. They later came west and
settled in Sedro-Woolley in 1908, where Albert grew up and
attended the city schools. He was well and favorably known here
and possessed a large circle of warm friends. Three years ago he
was married to Miss Valwita Koster of Edgecombe and shortly after
left here to make his home in Everett. They have one son, Arthur,
aged two years.
Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Rowland, in this city, he
is survived by five sisters, Mrs. Mary Rhodes of South Dakota,
Mrs. Laura Bell Rhodes of Medford, Oregon, Mrs. Pearl Hopke of
Sedro-Woolley, Mrs. Myrtle Libby of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and
Mrs. Florence King of Alberta, Canada, and two brothers, Joseph
Rowland of Sedro-Woolley and Wilson Rowland of Singapore. Mrs.
Laura Belle Rhodes arrived from Medford Tuesday evening. Funeral
services were held at the Adventist church Wednesday afternoon
with Elder Pipe of Seattle officiating. Interment was made in
Union Cemetery. -Sedro-Woolley Courier, Wash.
Young Mother Taken
Mrs. Claude A. Weaver died at her home at Lake Benton, Minn.,
last Saturday, Feb. 9th, leaving a little babe ten days old. Her
untimely departure has caused a dark gloom to spread over our
whole community, as she was born and grew to young womanhood in
our midst, her maiden name being Lottie Farquhar, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Alex Farquhar, who live in Grant township. The body was
shipped here Monday evening. Funeral services were held at the
Methodist church Wednesday at 1:00 o'clock and were conducted by
Rev. W. O. Thompkins, of Hartley, assisted by Rev. Willis.
Interment at Waterman Cemetery. At the request of the relatives
the obituary will not be published until next week.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
February 21, 1918
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The Angel of Death robbed Mr. and Mrs. Peter C. Back, living ten
miles northeast of Sutherland, of their infant son on Tuesday of
this week, which was born to them on New Years Day; and, as a
fond mother has said, it is wonderful how long a shadow a little
grave can throw. True sympathy is extended to these parents in
their bereavement.
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Mrs. Claude Weaver
A message from West Benton, Minnesota, was received Sunday
telling of the untimely death of Mrs. Claude Weaver, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Farquhar, well known residents living nine
miles southwest of Royal.
Mrs. Weaver was ill only a few days and was thought by her
physician even on Saturday to be out of danger, but the end came
suddenly and unexpectedly. Her mother was at her bedside at the
time of her death. The body was shipped to Sutherland, arriving
Monday evening, accompanied by the husband and mother.
Lottie, as she was so well known, grew to womanhood in Grant
township, O'Brien county, attended the public school, and was an
accomplished young lady. She acquired the habit of thrift and
work that fitted her for her duties as wife and mother. She
possessed those virtues of character that distinguished her from
others and made her loved and respected by a large circle of
friends.
She and her husband moved on a farm in Minnesota about three
years ago, where they strived to build a home and gather about
them those things that would give them a good start on the way to
prosperity. And it seems sad that one so young in years, just in
the prime of her life, should be taken away. But may it not be
that she lived so well in the short time allotted to her that it
will count for as much as others who live many more years.
Lottie Farquhar was born in Grant township, O'Brien county, Iowa,
April 13, 1894 and died at West Benton, Minnesota, Feb. 9, 1918.
She was married to Claude Weaver Aug. 24, 1915, and to them were
born two children, the youngest of which is only a few days old.
She leaves besides her husband and children, a father and mother,
five sisters, and a host of friends and neighbors to mourn her
death.
Mrs. Weaver was a faithful member and worker in the Church of God
at Maple Grove. A splendid mother and a kind neighbor. She will
be missed and it will be impossible to fill the place she leaves
vacant.
Funeral services were held at Sutherland, Wednesday, Feb.13th,
conducted by Rev. Tompkins of Hartley, an old friend of the
family. Interment in the Sutherland cemetery. - Royal Banner
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Mrs. P. Lago and son Chas. left for South Dakota, Sunday morning,
being summoned by a message from the formers sister who was not
expected to live.
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Farquhar and Severt Harris went home with
Claude Weaver to Lake Benton, Minnesota, Monday.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
February 28, 1918
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Marriage licenses have been issued to:
Edward C. Freerk
Martha Brandt
Andrew Lind
Myrtle Hall
A. A. Hendrickson
Amanda Olson
Nicholas Donkersloot
Marie Koster
Divorces have been granted to:
Clara Bessett from her husband John C. Bessett
Rebeka Sahlke from Peter August Sahlke
Edna Robbins from Geo. Robbins
Final reports were approved in the following estates:
John Boog
Lewis Clark
N. Mildenstein
Addie C. Harkins
Jan Van Zwol
H. Schneider
Andrew Rittenhouse
Fredk Sass
Final reports in the following guardianship matters were
approved:
H. Tap
Robert S.Starrett
Wills of I. M. Silverthorn, with Frank Patch as
executor and Christian Nelson with W. J. Davis as executor were
probated.
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Mrs. Lago was called to South Dakota last week by the serious
illness of a sister, Mrs. Macy, who is suffering heart trouble.
Chas. Lago returned home from Stickney, South Dakota, last
Thursday morning where he had accompanied his mother who had been
called by the serious illness of a sister. Mrs. Lago remained for
a longer visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Cal Harris were charivaried at the home of the
bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charley McCormack last Friday
evening by quite a large crowd of both ladies and gentlemen.
Refreshments were served and quite a bit of "Home
Talent" was displayed in the line of instrumental and vocal
music and recitations. The crowd departed at a late hour having
spent an enjoyable evening.
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Mrs. Henry Hicks departed Monday for her home at Sealer Mound,
Ill., having been called here to attend the funeral of her niece,
Mrs. Claude Weaver.
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Farquhar arrived home from Lake Benton, Minn.,
Friday evening, bringing with them the little babe, made
motherless by the death of their daughter, the late Mrs. Claude
Weaver, which they will make a home for.
Card of Thanks
We desire to thank our friends and neighbors for their kind
assistance during our sad bereavement, also for the beautiful
flowers, especially beautiful was the emblem of the Dove of
Peace.
Claude Weaver
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Farquhar and family
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