Iowa Old Press
Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
July 7, 1921
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Held for Bigamy, Sheldon Man Commits Suicide
James Orr, restaurant man at Sheldon during the past month,
committed suicide by shooting last Thursday morning. He was
arrested the night before on the charge of bigamy. He was held in
his room Wednesday night and Thursday morning. The officer
stepped out of the room a moment, when the shooting occurred. The
two wives are supposed to be in Minnesota.
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Sheldon Mail
Sheldon, O'Brien co. Iowa
July 13, 1921
John Rider, Babe Hons and Andy VanderWiel motored to Boyden
Tuesday in the former's Imperial Four. Time, 2 hr. 50 minutes.
Rev. H. Flentje last Sunday celebrated the twenty-fifth
anniversary of his ministry.
Mrs. P.L. Linnehan and Miss Clara Smith were elected to take the
Decoration of Chivalry, the highest rank in the Rebekah lodge.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
July 14, 1921
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Peterson Couple Wed 50 Years - Mr. and Mrs. P.
C. Blackmer celebrated the Fiftieth Anniversary of their wedding
at the home place in Peterson on 4th.
The Civil War was just over in 1871, and Mr. Blackmer had done
his part in it to the full, when he and his bride were married at
the home of William Eckler, in Onslow, Jones county, Iowa. They
lived in Jones county for eleven years, and then moved to Clay
county in 1882. They continued to live on the farm now occupied
by William Blackmer, seven miles north of Peterson, until 1899,
and then made a new home in Peterson, where they have lived ever
since. Of the fifty persons who helped to celebrate the wedding
in Onslow in 1871, only six are alive today, and four were here
on Monday for the Golden Wedding. Two of these, Mrs. Jane Hannah,
of Onslow, Iowa, and Mrs. Joseph Robertson, of Brooklyn, New
York, are sisters of Mrs. Blackmer. -Peterson Patriot
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
July 21, 1921
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Dean Parrish's Body Arrives in N. Y.
Mr. and Mrs. Creed Parrish, who now live at Primghar, were
notified last week by the Graves Registration services that the
body of their soldier son, Dean, arrived in Hoboken, N. Y., last
Friday. Dean was the first young man who went out from this
community to be killed in services overseas. The Courier
is informed that his parents' plans are for the body to be
shipped to Sutherland for burial. An announcement of the arrival
here, also particulars concerning the funeral will be made later.
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Grandma Betz, who made her home with her daughter and son-in-law,
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Loberger, passed away Sunday afternoon. Her
daughters, Mrs. Hopke, of Shell Lake, Wis., and Mrs. Hody, of
Sibley, and Mrs. Loberger, were with her when she passed away.
Her son, Nick, of Milford, arrived a few minutes afterward,
having failed to receive his telegram.
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Death Claims Aged Mother
Mrs. Michael Betz, who has been in failing health for some
months, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clarence
Lohberger, one mile south of Sutherland, about 4:00 o'clock
Sunday afternoon, July 17th, at the age of 75 years, 3 months and
16 days. Her last illness, which was the immediate cause of her
death, was of only a few days' duration, being a complication of
diseases incident to old age.
Elizabeth Gengler was born April 1, 1846, in the village of
Schandel, Luxemburg. In the year 1860 she came to the United
States and located in the vicinity of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She
was united in marriage to Michael Betz in 1870 and made their
home at Manistee, Michigan, for several years. In 1878 they moved
to Iowa, settling on a farm in Buena Vista county. They moved to
O'Brien county and located on a farm in Grant township in the
year 1895. In December 1906, Mr. and Mrs. Betz retired from the
farm and moved to Sutherland, where they continued to reside
until the demise of Mr. Betz on March 26th o this year, since
which time Mrs. Betz has made her home with her daughter, Mrs.
Clarence Lohberger.
Ten children are left to mourn the departure of both parents
whose deaths occurred hardly four months apart. One daughter,
Christina, died February 5, 1905. The children who survive are:
Mrs. Barney Hodapp, of Allendorf, Iowa; Mrs. John Kopp, of
Primghar, Iowa; Anton Betz, of Caddo, Texas; Mrs. Henry Hopke, of
Shell Lake, Wisconsin; Mrs. Frank Mathern, of La Feria, Texas;
Nicholas Betz, of Milford, Iowa; and Mrs. Clarence Lohberger,
John, Frank, and Michael Betz, of Sutherland, all of whom were
here to attend the funeral of their mother, except Mrs. Frank
Mathern. Besides these she leaves thirty-one grandchildren and a
large number of friends.
Within the confines of her home, was the place where the most of
the activities of Mrs. Betz were directed. She was a big-hearted,
whole-souled, tender and affectionate wife and mother, and was
also highly respected as a good neighbor and friend by all who
knew her. She was ever ready to lend a helping hand to others,
never being too tired to render such service, but always
studiously refrained from asking assistance for herself. She
leaves no enemies; she sacrificed and suffered hardship, but
never complained. Funeral service was held at Sacred Heart Church
at 10:00 o'clock, Wednesday morning, Rev. Wendl officiating.
Interment was made beside her husband in Calvary cemetery.
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our thanks to all those who so kindly helped
us during our late bereavement, and also for the beautiful floral
offerings.
Betz Children
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
July 28, 1921
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Grim Reaper's Toll Of Week - Deaths of Ellis Lighter and
Theodore Wohlert, Grant Twp, Residents, Occurred Saturday
Ellis Grant Lighter, 1870 - 1921
Ellis Grant Lighter was born Dec. 31st, 1870, in Grundy county,
Iowa, and died in Sutherland, Iowa, July 23rd, 1921, at the home
of Mrs. Lighter's sister, Mrs. T. R. Cobb. At the time of his
death he had reached the age of 50 years, 6 months, and 22 days.
Those left to mourn his loss are his wife, two sisters, and five
brothers, all present at the funeral except W. E. Lighter of
Dodge City, Kansas, and Alvin H. of Rolla, Missouri. He was the
youngest of seven brothers, the oldest having passed away about
five years ago.
When the deceased was about twelve years of age, his father died,
and a number of years he worked on the farm during the summer and
attended the school in Conrad during the winter months. He came
to O'Brien county in 1892, and on November 22, 1896, was married
to Lottie A. Diggins. Since their marriage they have lived in
Grant township, except two years in Hartley, until last February
when he began to fail in health.
Since the first part of April he was tenderly cared for in the T.
R. Cobb house in Sutherland, where everything was done for his
comfort. However, after five months of suffering, death came as a
sweet relief. All through his sickness he was wholly resigned to
God's will. The reason they were not in their own home was that
Mrs. Lighter was taken ill while visiting in her sister's home
and was still confined to her bed when Mr. Lighter passed away.
In 1892 he united with the Church of God, and continued a
faithful member until he was called to he Church triumphant. Mr.
Lighter was a noble Christian man, who lived consistently every
day the precepts of the Master. His conception of life was one of
service to others, and with this spirit he ministered not only in
his home to his loved one, but as well to his neighbors, with
love and tenderest sympathy. He will be missed not only by the
bereaved wife, but by all who knew him.
Funeral services were held in the Church of Christ in Sutherland,
Iowa, Monday, July 25, 1921, at 1:00 o'clock p.m., conducted by
the Rev. George Henry, pastor of the church, and was attended by
a large concourse of the friends and neighbors. Interment in the
Trimello cemetery, thirteen miles northeast of this place.
Relatives from away who were in attendance at the funeral were:
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lighter, of Rolfe; George Lighter and family
and Frank Lighter and family, of Moneta; Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
Wilhelm and Miss Emma Lighter, of Hartley; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence
Lighter, Terril; Mr. and Mrs. Ervil Lighter and Mrs. Strickler,
of Aurelia; C. B. Smith and children, of Sanborn; Mrs. Florence
Weaver, Mrs. Lucy Mack, and Mrs. Alice Diggins, of Spencer; Mrs.
Lulu Cobb, of Eldora; Miss Cora Allbee, of Peterson; and Mrs. Ora
Fairchilds, of Littleton, Colorado.
Card of Thanks
We with to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to the
neighbors and friends for the many deeds of kindness and great
assistance to us during Mr. Lighter's illness, also, for the
expressions of sympathy and floral offerings at the time of his
death.
Mrs. Lottie Lighter, And Relatives
Theodore Wohlert, 1842 - 1921
Theodore Wohlert was born near Kiel, Holstein, Germany, April
13th, 1842, being a member of a family of twelve children. He
came to America as a young man, making his home for the first and
Genesee, Illinois. Some years later he came to Scott county,
Iowa.
Since 1884, however, he has resided in O'Brien county, having
located in that year with his brother, Julius, on a farm about
eight miles north of Sutherland, with whom he made his home and
also was associated in farming for a great many years.
On January 5th of this year he took ill with a complication of
heart and liver trouble, which developed into dropsy. After
twenty-seven weeks of patient suffering, he passed away quietly
on Saturday afternoon, July 23rd, at the home of his niece, Mrs.
Rolf Jebsen, 7-1/2 miles northeast of this place.
Never having entered the marital state, his brothers and sisters
all having passed away previously, the nearest relatives to
survive him are the following nephews and nieces: Ernest Wohlert,
Herman Wohlert, Rudolph Wohlert, Mrs. Rolf Jebsen and Mrs. Emil
Ewoldt. Funeral services were conducted on Monday afternoon at
2:00 o'clock, at the Rolf Jebsen home, Rev. S. Albrecht, pastor
of Trinity Evangelical church, at Hartley, officiating. Interment
followed at Sutherland in Waterman cemetery.
Card of Thanks
We desire to thank the kind neighbors and friends for their
assistance and sympathy in our bereavement, also for the floral
offerings.
Mrs. Rolf Jebsen
Mrs. Emil Ewoldt
Herman Wohlert
Rudolph Wohlert
Ernest Wohlert
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Mayor Nott Yields to "Knot"
Although conceded by everybody most to be almost entirely immune
to any suggestions, even, along matrimonial lines, yet Sutherland
citizens sustained a shock the latter part of the week that
"almost killed father," when announcements reached
relatives and friends here, telling of the marriage of R. J.
Nott, who holds the distinction in our midst as mayor of our fair
city, to Miss Vista Mae Cass, which occurred on Wednesday, July
20th, at Lincoln, Nebraska.
The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Ida Cass of Lincoln, Nebraska,
and a sister of Mrs. C. L. Williams, a former resident of
Sutherland. She has been a successful school teacher for several
years and is a cultured and capable young lady. She has been
engaged as one of the instructors of the Sutherland schools for
the coming year.
The groom is too well known here to need any introduction at our
hands. He is a son of Mrs. Flora Nott, and has grown from boyhood
in this community. He is a graduate from the local high school
and later attended Morningside College. He is a young man of
industry and thrift which has enabled him to be successful and
climb to places of trust. He is at present serving his second
term as mayor of Sutherland.
After August 0th Mr. and Mrs. Nott will be at home in Sutherland,
in a bungalow home in the west part of town, which the groom has
extensively remodelled and placed in readiness for his bride. The
Courier extends congratulations and best wishes.
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Miss Lillian Thomas and William Borhns, both of Calumet, were
united in marriage Thursday of last week. They are making their
home with Mrs. Bohrns' mother at present.
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Julius Luedke has sued his wife, Elsie Luedke for a divorce on
statutory grounds.
Nettie Talsma sues her husband, Edward Talsma, for a divorce,
alleging cruel and inhuman treatment on part of her husband.
Cora L. Garrett is suing George S. Garrett for a divorce,
alleging cruel and inhuman treatment.
Wed in California
A message from Stockton, California, announcing the marriage of
Miss Dorothy Grace Ayers to Paul David Innes which took place at
that place on Saturday, July 23rd, was received by relatives in
Sutherland Monday, and comes a s a pleasant surprise to their
many local friends.
The marriage of these excellent young people is a culmination of
a happy little romance which began during school days in
Sutherland, when as "eighth graders" they were
classmates. Both graduated in 1919, Paul from Sutherland High
School, and Dorothy from Sibley High School, there being only
four days difference in their ages, made this event of especial
interest.
The bride with her sister, Miss Shirley, are twin daughters of
Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Ayres, formerly of this place, now of Sibley.
She is a charming and accomplished young lady and is highly
esteemed by a wide circle of friends. During the past year she
has been engaged in teaching in the consolidated school at
Archer.
The groom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Innes,
pioneer and highly respected residents of Sutherland. He is a
young man of splendid qualities and true worth. At present he is
engaged in the fruit business at Chowchilla, Calif., owning and
operating with his brother, John, a vineyard of Thomson's
seedless raisins and an apricot orchard.
The happy couple will be at home after September 1st at
Chowchilla. The Courier extends hearty congratulations.
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