Iowa Old Press
Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
April 3, 1919
p 1 col 1
Three Claimed By Death During Week - Deaths of Mrs. Anna
Bandholz, David Johnson and Mrs. W. A. Welchlin All Occur
Suddenly
Mrs. Anna Bandholz, 1838 - 1919
Mrs. Anna Bandholz was found dead in her home in Sutherland about
7:30 o'clock, Sunday evening, but two of her friends, Mrs.
Schlicting and Mrs. Thiessen, who came to spend the evening with
her. She had apparently simply fallen to sleep in her chair
shortly after eating her supper, as there were no signs of the
least struggle. During the afternoon her daughter and husband,
Mr. and Mrs. John Schroeder, had been over to visit with her and
she seemed to be as well as usual at that time.
Obituary
Mrs. Anna Bandholz was born July 8th, 1838, at Nindorf in
Holstein, Germany, and passed away in Sutherland, Iowa, March 30,
1919, being 80 years, 8 months and 22 days old. In 1860 she was
united in marriage to Christopher Bandholz and to this union four
children were born, Henry, living in Australia, Gustav and
Elizabeth, now Mrs. John Schroeder, both of Sutherland, and Lena,
now Mrs. Ott of Everly.
Mr. and Mrs. Bandholz lived near Davenport from 1882 until 1900
when the moved to O'Brien county and located in Sutherland, where
they spent their last days in peace and contentment. In 1910 they
celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Since her husband's
death, Jan. 25, 1913, Mrs. Bandholz has resided alone.
She was confirmed and baptized into the Hohenweste Lutheran
church as was true to her faith until her death. Besides her two
sons and two daughters, there are left to mourn her departure
twenty-six grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from the home by Rev. Whitlock,
pastor of the Methodist church, at 1:00 o'clock Wednesday
afternoon. Interment in Waterman Cemetery.
David Johnson, 1853 - 1919
David Johnson died at the home of Maurice Murphy, in the country,
five miles northeast of Sutherland, Monday afternoon, March 31st.
His death came suddenly, being caused from heart failure while he
was at work alone out at the barn, but was found shortly
afterwards.
He was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, June 29, 1853, and when
four years old, came with his parents to Iowa, settling in
Poweshiek county. For more than twenty years he has been a
resident of this community, having been employed on farms at
various places around Sutherland during most of this time. He is
survived by two brothers, Joseph Johnson of Belle Plain, Iowa,
and Robert A. Johnson, of Olympia, Wash. Funeral services will be
held from the M. E. church in Sutherland, Friday afternoon, Aril
4th, at 2:00 p.m., and burial will be made in Waterman cemetery.
Margaret Offner Welchlin, 1844 - 1919
Margaret Offner was born April 7th, 1844, in Whittenberg, Germany
and died March 30, 1919, at Gaza, Iowa, aged 74 years, 11 months
and 25 days. She moved with her parents to Richton, Ill., in
1858. She was united in marriage to Mr. W. A. Welchlin on the 4th
of June, 1867, at Mokina, Ill. To this union two boys were born,
Wm. A. and Charles H. The family lived for many years in
Illinois, moving from there to Milwaukee, then to the state of
Nebraska and then to Sioux City and finally to Gaza, Iowa, where
they have lived for a period of eight years and to the time of
Mrs. Welchlin's death.
Until this winter her health has been good and her death came
suddenly and unexpectedly Sunday afternoon at 5:10. Those who
mourn her loss are her husband, her son William at Page Center,
Iowa, and Charles H. in Virginia, besides six grandchildren. She
was greatly respected in this community and was a good Christian
and will be missed by all who knew her for her sterling
qualities. To those who mourn her loss, we pray that the spirit
of true resignation may be given to say, "Thy Will, Oh Lord,
be done."
The funeral services were held at the Gaza Congregational church
Wednesday forenoon at 10 o'clock. Rev. Kennedy of Gaza
officiating. Interment was in the Waterman Cemetery at
Sutherland. (Contributed)
p 1 col 2
A Memorial Service At Maple Grove Church - Splendid
Tribute Paid to Lyman L. Hill - 14 Soldiers and Sailors Attend In
a Body - Fine Program Given
A beautiful memorial service was held at the Maple Grove Church
of God, northeast of Sutherland, Sunday afternoon at 3:00
o'clock, which was a splendid tribute to the memory of Lyman L.
Hill, son of L. E. Hill of this place, who gave his life for the
cause of humanity in the great world war, being lost at sea on
Oct. 4, 1918, on the U. S. Convoy, Herman Frasch.
A mark of respect was shown by the large crowd in attendance,
which more than filled the seating capacity of the building, many
having to stand. The service throughout was a splendid expression
of appreciation of the worth of this noble young man who died in
defense of his home and country. Rev. F. E. Hamlin, pastor of the
church, gave an especially tender and appropriate address for the
occasion. Because of its excellence we quote the following:
Rev. Hamlin took for his text: "Greater love hath no man
than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." In
his introduction he said in part: "We meet to pay tribute to
a Man, one of God's creations, possessed with many qualities, a
red-blooded, true-hearted citizen - he has made the supreme
sacrifice and this service is therefore right and proper."
Continuing, the speaker referred to this sacrifice as "A
declaration of the great principle - the human possibility of
performing a divine act for the good of civilization. The text is
rich in the fragrant odor of burning incense, consumed on the
altar of liberty and justice. It is the gate into the realm of
gallant knighthood, where the sublime passion of human affection
is the power of will. It is the hallway into the fine arts
building of noble character whose walls are adorned with flowers
of love, and whose strong columns are service. There is a cause
dearer than life - the cause of humanity, of liberty and right,
of home and country. The sacrifice then must be commensurate with
the cause to be worthy. Oh, friends, "What greater power can
the dear God give, than the power to die that the truth may
live."
Then launching into his theme, Rev. Hamlin continued: "Love
is the force that makes sacrifice sublime. Love - not sentimental
sentiment. The God-given passion for right, justice and liberty,
whose scope is humanity. That virtue that makes men different
from the barbarian, tyrant or uncivilized. The depth of love is
the measure of its sacrifice - no duty too dangerous or task too
difficult. No critic can stand at love's altar.
"He's true to God who's true to man,
Wherever wrong is done,
To the humblest and the weakest,
'Neath the all-beholding sun.
That wrong is also done to us,
And they are slaves most base.
Whose love for right is for themselves,
And not for all their race.
The test of manhood is the answer to the call of duty. Service is
God's balances in which worth is weighed. The question is not
'will he come' but 'did he go?' The beautiful thing was the
unselfish response. The path of sacrifice is the path of progress
and civilization. Civilization was born out of the death struggle
of Calvary. Every art, science or field of discovery has been
enriched and made possible by its martyrs. The principles of
civilization have been upheld and perpetuated by the hosts of
righteousness. So long as there remains any sort of an enemy
there will be need of sacrifice.
The price of liberty and democracy is sometimes very costly -
some blessings God never intended to be bought with money. Bunker
Hill and Valley Forge took the best blood of our forefathers. The
defense of democracy has cost some of our choicest youth. Chateau
Thierry, St. Miheil, Somme, Marne and Argonne will ever be most
sacred altars. A thing given through love makes that gift more
precious. Not what we give, but what we share. For the gift
without the giver is bare, Who gives himself with his alms feeds
three, Himself, his hungering neighbor and me.
In drawing is address to a climax and close, Rev. Hamlin said:
"We owe a debt to this man. He went to defend democracy, to
help protect our flag. He stood between home, country and the
enemy, and we owe him a debt that must be paid in a corresponding
love for humanity, by greater devotion to moral and civic
righteousness, by cooperation, in community welfare and by
dedicating our lives to the unfinished task, that these shall
have not died in vain.
Now that his star has turned to gold, we are reminded that gold
is the type of tested and refined life - gold cannot be
tarnished. This star represents one who has displayed the
greatest love possible. The reward for this sacrifice will be
found in a new and better world in the life to come, Eternal
life.
As reference was made to the turning of his star to gold, the
blue star in the service flag was removed and replaced with one
of gold, the congregation rising as the act was performed. The
service was closed with a solo, "When the Service Star Turns
to Gold," by Mrs. B. C. Marlow, the congregation singing
"The Star Spangled Banner" and the benediction
pronounced by Rev. Frost.
p 1 col 4
To Buy Markers For Fallen Heroes
Coming events cast their shadows before them, as you will see if
you watched the columns of the Courier, is the statement made by
the ladies of the local W. R. C. They are now making plans to
purchase thirteen markers for the boys of Sutherland, and
vicinity, who made the supreme sacrifice to help make the world
safe for democracy. The following is the list:
Albert Behmer
Ted Butler
Dean Parrish
Otto Bryant
Frank Palmer
Newell Bidwell
Chris Linder
Herman Frerk
Harold Tracy Allen
George Lange
Ward Sewell
Carl Mather
Lyman Hill
These markers will be placed in a suitable location selected by
the committed. We will tell you more next week.
p 1 col 5
Young Ogbert accused of bigamy has promised the sheriff to plead
guilty and begin his sentence immediately. He was married but
separated from his wife at Worthington, Minn., and came to this
county and courted and married another without formality of
securing a divorce from the first. He claims he had promises from
his first wife that she would get a divorce and he supposed she
had kept her promise.
p 6 col 3
Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Slick, Mrs. E. A. McFarland and L. R. Hurless
attended the funeral of Wm. Overfield, Mrs. Slick's sister's
husband, which was held in Cherokee Wednesday morning.
p 10 col 2
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our sincere thanks to the neighbors and
friends for their kind assistance at the time of the death of our
mother, also for the beautiful floral offerings.
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Bandholz and Family
Mr. and Mrs. John Schroeder
Mrs. Ott and family
p 10 col 3
Batcheler - Joenks
A very quiet but pretty wedding took place at the home of the
bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Batcheler, ten miles
northeast of Sutherland, on Sunday, March 30th, when their
daughter, Cora, was united in marriage to Mr. Charles Joenks. At
1:00 o'clock, the young people marched into the parlor, where in
the presence of only a few of the near relatives and friends,
they took the sacred vows that made them husband and wife, Rev.
F. E. Hamlin reading the marriage service. After receiving
congratulations a bountiful wedding dinner was served.
The bride, an accomplished and refined young lady, is well known
in the community and enjoys the confidence of a wide circle of
friends, among old and young. Miss Batcheler was born and grew to
womanhood on the home place in Clay county, having attended the
public school in the home district, and then prepared herself for
teaching by attending the State Normal at Cedar Falls. She taught
a number of terms in her home community and was very successful
as a teacher. She is possessed with those qualities of womanhood
which fit her for a splendid helpmeet.
Mr. Joenks, the groom, is well known in and around Royal. He is
the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Joenks of Laurens, Ia. He grew to
manhood and was educated in the public schools of Laurens. A few
years ago he came to this community and has been working as a
farm hand for Geo. Doss, until this spring when he purchased the
farm lease and personal property of Mr. Doss and will farm the
place adjoining Royal which Mr. Doss has been on for the past
year or more. Charles is an industrious young man, quiet, very
steady and straightforward.
Mr. and Mrs. Joenks will go to housekeeping at once, having
fitted up their new home previous to their marriage. The very
best wishes of a host of friends will go with them for a happy
and prosperous journey through life together.
[transcribed by A.N., January 2012]
-----
Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
April 10, 1919
p 1 col 12
Citizenship Denied To Unworthy Aliens - Government Has
Perfected a List of Persons Claiming Draft Exemption Because of
Being an Alien
A young man, a citizen of Sweden, who declared his intentions to
become a citizen of the United States in 1912, was in the clerk's
office at the court house the first of the week to make
application for his second papers. The clerk explained his
willingness to receive the application but also quoted him the
law to show him how impossible it was to hope to secure them in
view of the young man's claim in his soldier's questionnaire
claiming exemption from military service because he was an alien.
The federal government has a perfected list of every alien who
claimed exemption from military service on that ground, and it is
safe to say that not one will ever be admitted. If admitted to
citizenship, this county would be compelled to defend them in
case they got into trouble in foreign countries, the flag of the
United States would defend them, but when the United States was
in trouble and needed their help they refused it.
In a recent case denying such an application, the court said:
"The court is of the opinion that you have shown yourself
unworthy of citizenship. In January 1918 you signed a
questionnaire claiming exemption from military service on grounds
of the fact that you were an alien. At that time this country was
in a most perilous position and needed the support and loyalty
not only of those who were citizens but of all who had declared
their intention to become and expected to become citizens in the
future. It was an evil spirit that influenced you to refuse to
enter military service. You refused to fight for this country
after you had been here a number of years and had known our
government and our laws and enjoyed it privileges, protection and
opportunities. By your acts you have shown yourself unworthy and
forfeited your rights to citizenship. If you ever had any such
rights. Persons worthy to become American citizens must be so
constituted that they will not depart from the paths of duty or
forsake their country in time of need. If you were granted
citizenship, you would be entitled to the protection of this
government and of our flag in every land and on every sea. You
would be entitled to all the privileges and immunities and rights
of every other citizen. You would be in the same position as
those brave boys who risked their lives for their country on the
bloody battlefields of France. Those who have made so many
sacrifices for us, and many of them will be maimed and crippled
for life, would feel ashamed of their country if you were given
citizenship. What would we, who are entrusted with the
administration of the laws, say to them if by our acts we made
you their equal? Their sense of justice would rebel against
giving you these benefits when you refuse to bear the burdens an,
perhaps, have sympathized with our enemies. Your petition is
dismissed with prejudice and I will say to you further that in
this court you will never be granted citizenship. I would also
say to you that in view of the public feeling in these matters
and the probable attitude of Congress you had better prepare
yourself to go back to your native country, as the chances are
that men like you will be given the property they had when they
came here and then sent back to spend their remaining days. When
you return, you will be permitted freedom of the seas and allowed
to do so in safety. Our soldiers and sailors have made this
possible."
p 4 col 3
One of our citizens was taken by death last Saturday when Mrs.
Goettsch [may be Gottsch] passed away at the age of about 80
years. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon and was conducted
by Rev. Franke of the Lutheran Church here.
p 6 col 2
David Johnson
The community was greatly shocked on Monday evening, march 31st,
when it was announced that David Johnson had been found dead
while at work at Maurice Murphy's in the country. David Johnson
was the second oldest of five brothers and two sisters. He was
born in Poweshiek county, Ohio, and when four years old he came
with his father and mother to Belle Plaine where he, with the
rest of the family, grew to manhood and womanhood. About
twenty-five years ago, he came to this community to work for Mr.
Austin and worked there for five years and since that time has
worked for others in and around Sutherland. He has had his room
at Mrs. A. L. Boyles and took his meals at Mrs. Effie Butler's
through the winter months. Mr. Johnson was a true Odd Fellow and
the order did their part at the time of his death, by caring for
his body and burial which took place on Friday afternoon at 2:00
o'clock.
Of the family there are but two brothers living, David and Cyrus
and besides these he leaves to mourn his departure a number of
nieces and nephews. The other brothers, Samuel, Joseph and
Robert, and the two sisters, Sarah and Marguerite, have all
preceded him in death. The funeral was held at the M. E. church
Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Wm. E. Whitlock, and by the
I. O. O. F. His body was laid to rest in the Waterman cemetery.
The brothers have the sympathy of the entire community. -
Contributed
p 6 col 3
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank the friends and neighbors for their kindly
assistance at the time of the death and burial of our brother.
Joseph Johnson
Robert A. Johnson
[transcribers note - there is an obvious mis-match of the listed
living brothers between the obituary and the card of thanks. Both
the obituary and card are as printed in the Courier]
p 6 col 4
Laura L. Pierce is suing her husband, Hervey L., for a divorce on
grounds of cruel and inhumane treatment. There are two minor
children. [transcribers note: see below April 24, 1919, where the
surname is spelled Pearce]
Mamie Moore charges her husband, Mike Moore, with desertion and a
statutory offense and asks divorce by suit filed in district
court.
[transcribed by A.N., January 2012]
-----
Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
April 24, 1919
p 1 col 2, 3
Laura L. Pearce was granted a divorce from Hervey L. Pearce and
granted custody of the two minor children. [transcribers note:
see above April 10, 1919, where the surname is spelled Pierce]
The marriage of Kathryn Holland to Albert Ogbert was adjudged
invalid as Ogbert had another wife living when the marriage
ceremony was performed.
The estates of Christian Nelson and Every Rogers were settled.
Hortense Cardin was given till May 1st to file pleading to the
petition of the heirs to set aside her widow's election.
Emil Gebert was appointed administrator with will annexed in
estate of Wm. Breitbarth deceased. Bond was fixed at $6,000.
p 2 col 3
Calumet
S. W. Melott and George Reifsteck accompanied Rev. Lonsdale to
Primghar on Tuesday, where they went as his witness in his
petition for naturalization. The naturalization sessions of the
District Court was called at 1:00 p.m., but Judge Bradley, and
about twelve cases were heard. One candidate for American
citizenship was refused naturalization because of his claiming
exemption as an alien when the draft call for the army came. We
understand that he was a citizen of Holland. Rev. Lonsdale was
successful in his petition for naturalization and is now a full
fledged citizen of America.
p 2 col 4
Mrs. Cloyd Fisch departed Saturday for her home at Otis,
Colorado. Her brother passed away about two weeks ago, at his
home in Colorado, after a week's illness of pneumonia, following
an attack of the influenza. She, with his wife accompanied the
remains to Albert City for burial.
Several from this vicinity attended the funeral of Mr. Moding in
Cherokee county last Monday.
[transcribed by A.N., January 2012]