Iowa Old Press
Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O’Brien co. Iowa
February 5, 1931
Court News
-The sixth annual report of Anna Kaiser, guardian of the
property of Alma Kaiser, was approved by the court.
-The estate of Elmire Knepper was ordered relieved from
appraisement for inheritance tax purposes.
-Louise Warnke, widow of Fred Warnke, deceased, filed her
election to take under the will of Fred Warnke, deceased.
-The estates of Clarence Elmer Smith and Henry Donahoe have been
ordered relieved from appraisement for inheritance tax purposes.
-The instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of
Arthur McArdle of Sanborn and James Van Beck, late of Sheldon,
have been filed for probate and March 2nd set for the date of
hearing and proving.
Stork Express
-A seven pound son, Donald Lee, was born to Mr. and Mrs.
J. J. Zeiman of Calumet on Thursday, January 29th.
-Mr. and Mrs. Henry Burmeister of Chokio, Minn., formerly of
Sutherland, are the parents of a daughter born recently.
-A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Johnson on Friday, Jan. 30th.
Marriage Licenses
-Bert Kroese, age 23, Sheldon, Iowa, Jean DeJong, age
22, Sheldon, Iowa
-Harry Hennings, age 23, Moneta, Iowa, Elle Brugeman, age 22,
Hartley, Iowa
Sad Death
Friends in this community were saddened to hear of an
accident which resulted in the death of Willard Johnson,
13-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Johnson, who live on a
farm near Meridan. Willard was playing with neighbor boys Sunday,
when one of his companions tickled John Pearson, who was holding
a rifle. He swung around and as he turned, the gun was
discharged, the bullet striking Willard. He died instantly. The
Johnson family formerly lived on the farm now occupied by Mr. and
Mrs. Omer Hagen. The sympathy of the entire community is extended
to them at this time of sorrow. Funeral services were held
Tuesday afternoon at the country church near the Johnson home.
Interment was made in the Cherokee cemetery.
Died.
Norman Jepsen passed away Sunday at his home about five
miles west of Royal, after a long illness. Funeral services were
held in Royal yesterday afternoon, the interment was made in the
Trimilla [sic, Trimello] cemetery. Mr. Jepsen has lived in this
community for many years and has made a host of friends.
20 Years Ago - Items taken from the files of The
Sutherland Courier February 3, 1911
-A happy wedding was celebrated on January 25th, at the
home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Eggers, near
Calumet when their youngest daughter, Ella, was married to Mr.
Wm. Schaefer.
-Samuel Youde died at his home northeast of Sutherland Tuesday
night after a short illness with pneumonia.
Forty-Five Years Ago - Items taken from the files of The
Sutherland Courier February 5, 1886
-Born, January 31, 1886, to Mr. and Mrs. Jenner, of
Sutherland, a daughter.
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Spencer Man Awarded Carnegie Hero Medal
Twenty-one acts of heroism, in six of which the heroes
lost their lives, have been recognized by the Carnegie Hero fund
commission which awarded a bronze medal in each case. Two of
those honored were Iowans. Bronze medals were awarded Gleelan Jay
Pitcher, 17, Tama, Iowa and Edward J. Maloy, 33, Spencer, Ia.
Maloy, a salesman, rescued Donald K. Venema, 18-month-old, from a
caved-in well in Wallingford, Ia., August 4, 1927. The Venema boy
slipped through a hole in the ground at the top of the well and
fell to a narrow ledge 30 feet below the surface. From the top
the well was filled with earth for a depth of six feet, except
for the hole which was 20 in. by 12 inches. Bystanders fearing
that the earth at the top would drop, refused to enter the well.
An hour after the Venema boy fell, Maloy arrived. Removing most
of his clothing and tying a rope around himself, Maloy squeezed
through the hole and then was lowered on the rope to the boy's
position. While earth was falling Maloy tied a rope around the
boy, who was drawn from the well. Maloy was pulled up a moment
later.
Picture Operator Dies
Cal Royer, 56, motion picture operator at Cherokee,
dropped dead shortly after answering a fire call at 3:30 last
Wednesday morning. Royer was the oldest member in point of
service in the Cherokee fire department. He had served on the
volunteer crew 27 years. Royer lived only a short distance from
the scene of the fire, and answered the call. He walked up to the
truck driver, placed his hand on his shoulder and started to say
something when he threw up his hands and fell over backwards.
Death was caused by heart trouble superinduced by excitement.
John Wick, alias Koleman, former railroad man at Rock Rapids,
will be deported soon to his old home in Czechoslovakia.
According to the order, Wick is to be turned over to immigration
officials from Omaha who will in turn take him to New York where
he will be put on a ship to his native land. Wick came to the
United States and never applied for citizenship papers. He became
mixed up in a "crime wave" and served time in prison.
After being released he returned to his own ways and finally
became known as a "habitual criminal".
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O’Brien co. Iowa
February 12, 1931
Stork Express
- A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Mathern of Sidney, Iowa,
on February 1. He weighed 8 pounds and has been named Ronald
Arthur.
- A son, who has been named William Parkman, was born to Mr. and
Mrs. A. A. Johnson of Iowa City, on January 28th. Mrs. Johnson
will be remembered here as Miss Helen Surber, English teacher in
the high school a few years ago.
- Mr. and Mrs. Carl Klinker are rejoicing over the arrival of a
baby daughter born February 4th.
A. H. Noethe Badly Hurt Last Thursday
A. H. Noethe was quite badly hurt last Thursday when he was
thrown from a load of gravel. He was using a long wagon and as
her turned a corner he was thrown off. He struck on his back, and
has been in a serious condition since that time. Last evening he
was reported as very little improved but resting a little better.
Mrs. A. C. Munger Passed Away
Mrs. A. C. Munger, a former resident of the Maple Grove
community, passed away at her home in Peterson Sunday night,
following a long illness with tuberculosis and complications.
Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon, and
burial was in the Peterson cemetery.
Harry Hill, who was seriously injured when a truck backed into
him while he and Chas. Stanton were unloading coal at the bank
building, the middle of December, made his first trip downtown
last Saturday afternoon. He was riding in a chair, and though he
is improving, is far from mended yet. In case you hadn't seen it,
he is wearing a brand new mustache.
Powers - Stilwell
(from our Grant-Highland News)
A wedding of much interested in our community occurred last
Thursday, February 5 at 2 o'clock at the M. E. parsonage at
Aurelia, Iowa when Miss Letha powers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Powers, was united in marriage to Mr. Lester Stilwell of
Lawton, Iowa. They were attended by Miss Mildred Sherwood of Wall
Lake and Mr. Clarence Stilwell, a brother of the groom. Rev.
Welch, a former pastor of the Powers family, officiated and used
the ring ceremony.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Powers attended the wedding at the Welch home
after which the bridal party returned to the Powers home in
Center township, where the bride's sister, Miss Ruth Powers had
prepared the wedding luncheon. Mrs. Stilwell was attired in a
dress of apricot crepe with hat and other accessories to match.
The groom was attired in a navy blue suit. They returned to their
home the same evening. Mrs. Stilwell was born and raised in our
community and graduated from the Paullina high school. After
teaching one year in the rural school she entered the M. E.
hospital as a student nurse and graduated with honors last June.
Since then she has been practicing her profession in Sioux City.
Mr. Stilwell is not so well known here but has made friends with
all who have met him. The many friends of the Powers family join
in wishing this fine couple much happiness and success.
Max Anderson Funeral is Held - Old Time Sutherland
Resident Died Sunday Morning; Funeral Held Yesterday
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon in the Methodist
church for Max Anderson, who died at his home here Sunday morning
from heart trouble. Rev. Corwin Taylor was in charge of the
services. Music was furnished by Mrs. Frank Bruner and Herman
Behmer, with Miss Frances Bruner at the piano. Burial was made in
Waterman cemetery. For almost half a century Mr. Anderson had
lived in this community, living for many years on his farm before
moving to town. During his long residence in this vicinity he had
made many friends who remain to mourn his passing.
1854 - Max Anderson - 1931
Max Anderson was born near Schleswig, Germany January 23, 1854.
Here he was baptized in infancy and at the age of fifteen was
confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He came to this country in the
spring of 1880. After spending three years in Tama county, he
came to O'Brien county in the spring of 1883. Two years after
coming to this county he was employed by the firm of Kirchhof and
Jens. In the fall of 1890 he was united in marriage to Miss Anna
Faust. To this union three children were born, John A., now of
Primghar, Iowa; Otto, who died in 1900 at the age of 2 years; and
one other child dying in infancy. In the spring of 1891 he moved
to his farm six and one-half miles northwest of Sutherland at
which place he resided until June 1914 when he moved to the
residence in Sutherland where he passed away Sunday morning, Feb.
8th, 1931, at the age of 77 years, 2 weeks and 2 days. He leaves
to mourn his loss, his wife, his son John and wife and their
three children Hazel, Doris and Geraldine, one sister and one
brother in Germany and one brother in Long Beach, Calif.
- Mr. and Mrs. Fed Haye, Mrs. Harry Wittrock and Mr. and Mrs.
John Watterson attended the funeral of Willard Johnson, which was
held at the country church south of Paullina, Tuesday afternoon.
- Mrs. Henry Hass Jr., Mrs. George Halstrom and Mrs. Roy Edwards,
of Primghar, attended the funeral of Willard Johnson, which was
held at the country church south of Paullina, Tuesday afternoon.
- Mr. and Mrs. Fogelman and daughters, Doris and Marjorie, called
at the John Rankin home in Cherokee Thursday afternoon to get
acquainted with little Miss Mary Ellen Rankin who arrived Feb.
3rd for an indefinite stay in the Rankin home. Mrs. Rankin before
her marriage was Miss De Meris Adams and is a niece of Mrs.
Fogelman.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O’Brien co. Iowa
February 19, 1931
War Veteran Passes Away - Emmet Sweeney Laid to Rest in
Calvary Cemetery Tuesday February 17th
[article accompanied by portrait photo]
There will be a gold star to grace the United States service flag
which adorns the altar of Sacred Heart Catholic church, marking
the death of the first ex-service man in the parish. It will be
for Emmet Sweeney who passed away Sunday afternoon at the home of
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Sweeney, after a sickness
lasting for several months. During much of this time Emmet was
confined to his bed with heart trouble. Sometimes he was
seriously affected, although on other occasions he was able to be
about the house. Recently, however, his condition took a turn for
the worse and it was known for some time that death was imminent.
At four o'clock Sunday afternoon he passed quietly away.
To mourn his untimely death the deceased leaves behind his wife
and child, Kathleen Leahigh Sweeney and little daughter Eleanor
Ann; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Sweeney; and one sister,
Mrs. Vernon Flinders, all of Sutherland; besides a host of other
relatives and friends. Funeral services were held in Sacred Heart
Catholic church Tuesday morning at ten o'clock, with Requiem High
Mass by Rev. A. A. Bausch as celebrant, assisted by Rev. M. C.
Wendl of Spencer. Rev. Wendl also had charge of the services at
the grave in Calvary cemetery. The music was furnished by the
Choir of Sisters and students of Immaculate Conception Academy of
Cherokee, I. Members of the Sutherland Post of the American
Legion attended the services in a body. Six cousins of the
deceased served as pallbearers. They were Clarence Sweeney,
Thomas Sweeney Jr., Elmer Sweeney, Leo Sweeney, Edward Triplett
and James Triplett.
1895 - Emmet Sweeney - 1931
Emmet William Sweeney was born at Rock Valley, Iowa, March 30,
1895. When two years of age he came with his parents to the farm
home in Waterman township, where he lived until he had finished
the Sutherland high school in 1913. He then attended Iowa State
College at Ames, completing the course in civil engineering in
1917. While there he was affiliated with the Lambda Chi Alpha
fraternity. The year of 1918 he spent at home working on the
farm. In 1919 he spent eleven months in government war service,
four of them as draftsman in a munition plant at Nitro, W. Va.,
and the remainder as a sergeant at Camp Sheridan, Montgomery,
Ala.
Following this service he was employed by the state highway
department of South Dakota for two years, going from this
position to become resident engineer for the state of Illinois.
At this work Mr. Sweeney spent five years, and in August 1927 was
promoted to the office of right-of-way engineer for the Peoria
district, where he became a member of the Peoria post of the
American Legion. While living in Illinois he was married on May
12, 1927, to Kathleen C. Leahigh of Aledo, Ill. A year ago he was
forced to resign his position on account of failing health and in
May 1930 returned to Sutherland. at 4 o'clock, Sunday afternoon,
February 15,1931, he passed away at the age of 35 years, 10
months and 15 days.
Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were James
E. Leahigh of Peoria, Ill.; W. C. Leahigh of Davenport, Iowa;
Miss Stella Leahigh of Aledo, Ill.; Sister M. Seraphia of
Waterloo, Iowa; Dr. and Mrs. Harry Donovan of Jefferson, Iowa;
Will Sweeney and daughters, Marie and Margaret, Mrs. Hugh
Corcoran, Mr. and Mrs. Ray McCormick and Rev. M. C. Wendl of
Spencer, Ia.; Lee Nutty of Ames, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Valentine
Carpenter of Cherokee, Iowa; Merle Camery of Sioux City, Ia.; Mr.
and Mrs. J. B.Triplett, Mrs. Fred G. Miller and Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Dougherty, Jr. of Sheldon.
Card of Thanks
Our sincere appreciation goes out to the many friends and
neighbors who were so kind and helpful to us when death came to
take away our beloved. We also wish to thank those who gave the
many floral offerings and the Sisters and students of Immaculate
Conception Academy for the music.
Mrs. Kathleen Sweeney and Eleanor Ann
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Sweeney
Mr. and Mrs. V. S. Flinders
Chas. Williams Leaves for Ralph Gates' Funeral
Chas. Williams left Tuesday to attend the funeral of Ralph Gates
at Fall River, Wis. Mr. Gates is his nephew and died at
Albuquerque, N. Mex., where he had been in a hospital for the
past several months. The deceased is a son of Mr. and Mrs. E. P.
Gates who formerly lived northwest of Sutherland.
District Engineer Sends Letter of Condolence
In a letter addressed to Mrs. Emmet Sweeney the district engineer
at Peoria, Ill, Theo. Plack, sends the regrets of the department
there and pays high tribute to his former fellow worker. Mr.
Plack writes:
Peoria, Ill.
February 16, 1931
Mrs. Emmet W. Sweeney
Sutherland, Iowa
Dear Mrs. Sweeney:
We were indeed sorry to have heard of Emmet's death. Emmet was
very close to the hearts of all of us who knew him and we have
greatly missed his companionship and help during the past year.
We knew Emmet both as a friend and as a co-worker. As a friend he
was always willing and anxious to go out of his way to help us in
any way a true friend might. As a co-worker he was always ready
with counsel and aid, no matter what the problem. He was one of
the most capable, conscientious and hard working engineers with
whom we have ever been associated and he has been a source of
inspiration to all of us. Many of his friends throughout this
district have frequently inquired regarding Emmet's health and
all held him in the highest esteem. We will miss his valued
counsel and association. We wish to assure you, that we of the
Highway Department fell this loss of our true friend and
co-worker and join together in expressing our heartfelt sympathy.
Very sincerely yours,
Theo. Plack
District Engineer
Court News
- B. A. Larson has brought an action against Estella Larson,
asking that the court grant him a divorce from the defendant on
the grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. Plaintiff's petition
states that he married the defendant at Albert Lea, Minn. on the
20th day of September, 1926, and lived together until the 5th day
of September 1930.
- The last will and testament of Paul Kahler, deceased, late of
Hartley, has been admitted to probate and Mary Kahler and Farmers
Trust and Savings Bank of Spencer were appointed executors
thereof.
- Mrs. Christina Baumgarn, widow of Hans Baumgarn, deceased, has
filed her election to take under the will of the decedent.
- The final report of E. L. Randolph, guardian of the property of
Clara Grinske, incompetent, has been approved by the court and
the guardian discharged.
- The second annual report of Ray B. Lefever, trustee of the
estate of David Broyles, deceased, was approved by the court.
- Minnie M. Jipp, guardian of the property of Clarence Jipp, et
al was granted permission by the court to keep said estate open
beyond the statutory period of three years.
- The first report of Elsie Born, guardian of the property of
Mary Born, was approved by the court.
- The third annual report of A. K. Van Meeteren, guardian of the
property of Jennie Van Meeteren, incompetent, was approved by the
court.
Linneweh - Lockwood
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Linneweh at Calumet was the scene of
a pretty wedding Saturday, February 14th, when their daughter,
Luella was married to Roy Lockwood of Larrabee. The ceremony was
performed at high noon, with the Rev. Paul G. Wuebben of the Zion
Evangelical church officiating. Miss Marjorie Walters played the
Lohengrin Wedding march as the bridal party took their places
beneath an arch in the living room. Miss Linneweh was attended by
her sister, Mrs. Douglas Baldwin, and Mrs. Baldwin served Mr.
Lockwood as best man. The bride wore a dress of nile green and
carried a bride's bouquet of carnations and narcissus. The groom
wore a dark suit.
Following the ceremony a three course luncheon was served. The
tables were decorated in red and white, with Valentine
appointments. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Gus Linneweh and since her graduation from the Calumet high
school in 1926, she has been working in her father's store. Mr.
Lockwood is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Lockwood of Larrabee.
After a honeymoon through the South, Mr. and Mrs. Lockwood will
make their home on a farm near Larrabee. [transcription note:
this was on page 1 - another write-up of this wedding appeared in
the society section, it differs slightly & is transcribed
below]
Mrs. Kirchhof Dies Yesterday
Funeral Will Be Held Friday Afternoon at Two O'clock From Her
Home Here
Mrs. Bertha Kirchhof passed away yesterday afternoon at her home
in Sutherland at the age of 77 years. Funeral arrangements have
been made for Friday afternoon at the home. They will be held at
two o'clock with Rev. F. L. Van Voorhis, pastor of the Church of
Christ in charge.
Stork Express
- A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Drake at the Sioux Valley
hospital in Cherokee, on Tuesday February 17th.
- Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Johnson of Brookings, S. Dak. on
February 11th, a daughter, Muriel Dolores. Mrs. Johnson was
formerly Miss Florence Schultz, of Sutherland.
- A son was born on Friday, February 13th to Mr. and Mrs. W. C.
Patton.
- A seven pound son was born to Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Vought on
Wednesday February 11th.
Montgomery - Sweeney
A wedding which comes as a surprise to Sutherland people is that
of Wendell Sweeney and Miss Ruth Montgomery, which took place
January 17th in Chicago. Mr. Sweeney is the youngest son of Mr.
and Mrs. John Sweeney, of Sutherland. He graduated from the
Sutherland high school in 1923 and for several years has been
with the Central Livestock Commission Co. in Chicago. Mrs.
Sweeney, a former Larrabee girl, is a graduate nurse, from the
Presbyterian hospital in Chicago. They will continue to reside in
Chicago.
Death Comes to Henry Frear - Aged Man Had Lived in
O'Brien County Nearly Half Century; Was 87 Years Old
Funeral services for one of this community's oldest residents,
Henry Frear, were held Saturday from the Methodist church. Burial
was made in Waterman cemetery. Rev. Corwin Taylor, pastor of the
church, had charge of the services. At the time of his death, Mr.
Frear was living in the C. C. Montgomery home south of town. Mrs.
Montgomery was one of his daughters. He was 87 years of age and
his name had been linked with the history of O'Brien county and
Sutherland for almost half a century. He came here in 1882 from
Illinois, and for many years was engaged in farming.
1843 - Henry Frear - 1931
Henry Frear was born in East Bridgeford, Nottinghamshire, England
on October 5, 1843, and died at the old home place southeast of
Sutherland, February 12, 1931, aged 87 years, 4 months, seven
days.
When a young man, Mr. Frear came to America with his cousin,
Reuben Challand, and others, settling with the Challand family at
Shabbona, Ill. Two years later he came west with Mr. Challand,
who bought land in Webster county, near Fort Dodge, Iowa. Mr.
Frear later returned to Shabbona, Ill, for a season and there
attended a revival meeting at Shabbona Grove, where he
experienced a remarkable conversion. Soon after he returned to
Webster county, and was there united in marriage to Laura Peck,
May 28, 1972. In 1882, they moved to O'Brien county, and
purchased 160 acres of land, which they improved and made their
home for 27 years, when they retired from the farm after the
years of toil and hardship, and for five years enjoyed some of
the results of their labors, the comforts of life. Then his
faithful wife passed on to her reward, leaving him alone. Since
then he has made his home with his daughters most of the time.
Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Frear, Frank of Alta,
Iowa; George, who died Feb. 18, 1904; Will of Fort Riley, Kansas;
Mrs. May Timmins of Creston, Iowa; Mrs. Grace Montgomery of
Sutherland; and Mrs. Clara Traver of Oneida, S. Dak. Besides
these the deceased leaves to mourn their loss in his departure,
17 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Friends and
neighbors join in sympathy with these bereaved ones.
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their many acts of
kindness during the time of our recent bereavement, and also for
the beautiful flowers and the music.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Frear and family, Mr. W. E. Frear, Mr. and
Mrs. E. J. Timmens and family, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Montgomery and
family, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Traver and family.
- Mrs. Rebecca Steele was a caller at the Courier office
Saturday afternoon, and she said that just sixty years ago
Saturday, St. Valentine's Day, she left Jefferson county in a
covered wagon headed for O'Brien county.
- Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hilbert and daughter, Viola, accompanied by
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Selk of Larrabee drove to Milford Tuesday to
attend the funeral of Mrs. Hilbert's niece, Mrs. Garret Meister.
Burial was at Arnolds Park.
-S. O. Hagen and family received a message Monday morning,
informing them of the death of Olive Rosdale, 9 year old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Olive Rosdale of Marshalltown. She was the victim
of infantile paralysis.
Lars Jensen received a letter Tuesday from his uncle, A.
Christensen, of Lynwood, Calif. saying that he and Mrs.
Christensen were to leave Tuesday for Rochester, Minn., where he
would enter the Mayo hospital for treatment. Mr. and Mrs.
Christensen made their home here until they moved to California
about four years ago. Mr. Jensen will drive to Omaha today to see
them while their train is there.
Relatives from out of town who were here last Wednesday to attend
the funeral of Max Anderson were Mrs. Tom Faust of Spirit Lake,
Dr. John Faust of Huron, S. Dak., Mrs. John Faust and three
children, Anna, Bessie and Clarence, Mr. and Mrs. Will Faust and
Mrs. and Mrs. Helmar Hill of Kanawha, Mrs. Will Faust and three
children, Billie, Marie and Carl of Calumet, Mrs. Hoffman of
Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Smith of Everly, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Suhn of Herald, S. Dak.
Quite a number of folks attended the funeral of Mrs. Berg Sunday
afternoon.
Linneweh - Lockwood
A beautiful home wedding was solemnized at high noon Saturday,
February 14, 1931, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Linneweh at
Calumet, Iowa, when their daughter, Miss Luella, became the bride
of Mr. Roy Lockwood, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lockwood of
Larrabee.
The bridal party entered the room to the strains of the Lohengrin
wedding march, which was played by Miss Marjorie Walters. The
ceremony was read by Rev. Paul G. Wuebben, pastor of the Zion
Evangelical church of Calumet. The bridal party stood beneath an
arch of red and white. The bride and groom were attended by Mr.
and Mrs. Douglas Baldwin of Des Moines, Iowa. The bride was
beautifully attired in a long gown of nile green, trimmed in silk
tulle and carried a shower bouquet of white carnations and
narcissus. The groom wore a dark blue business suit.
Immediately following the ceremony a sumptuous three course
wedding dinner was served by Misses Astrid Stark, Frances Kock,
Hertha Tesch, Elsie Whitholder and Viola Jurgensen wearing
appropriate Valentine aprons, and Mrs. Elysbeth Walters as
cateress. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. Gus Linneweh, parents
of the bride, and their family; Mr. and Mrs. George Lockwood of
Larrabee, parents of the groom; Mr. and Mrs. John Kock and family
of Paullina, Mr. and Ms. Walter Krumm and family of Sioux City,
Mr. and Mrs. Will Potas, Chester, S. Dak., Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Tesch and family of Paullina, Mr. and Mrs. Arvid Anderson and
family, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Lockwood and family, Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
Lockwood and family, Mr. Sidney Currier and Elmer Anderson all of
Larrabee, and Rev. and Mrs. Paul G. Wuebben. The bride's chosen
colors of red and white were carried out in accordance with St.
Valentine's Day, in the menu and attractive table appointments.
The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Linneweh.
She was graduated from the Calumet high school with the class of
1926, and has since then been a very efficient clerk in her
father's store and post office. She is a charming young woman and
has a large circle of friends in this community. The groom is a
son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lockwood of Larrabee who is a prosperous
young farmer with a very fine character. After the dinner the
young couple left for a short honeymoon in the South, after which
they will be at home to their many friends on a farm near
Larrabee. The community extends hearty congratulations and wish
them a long and happy wedded life. [transcriber's note: this was
the 2nd of two write-ups about this wedding, the other was on
page 1, see above]
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O’Brien co. Iowa
February 26, 1931
Condition of A. H. Noethe Reported Slightly Better
A. A. Noethe, who was taken to St. Joseph's hospital in Sioux
City last week, was brought back home Tuesday afternoon, and it
is reported that his condition is somewhat improved. He was taken
to Sioux City for an examination of his spine, following injuries
he received when he fell while hauling sand, striking his neck on
the ground after the wheels of the wagon turned too sharply and
threw him from a position on it. Examination revealed a
dislocation at the point of juncture of the sixth and seventh
vertebrae, just at the base of his neck. During a treatment of
several days at the hospital, weights were put on Mr. Noethe's
neck, but these were removed before he was taken home. Although
the accident was of very serious nature, friends of Mr. Noethe
hope that his condition will continue to improve.
Court News
- Elizabeth Noordhoek [Noordhook] obtained a decree of divorce
from John Noordhoek on the grounds of desertion and was awarded
the custody of her minor child and given permission to remarry
within one year.
- Mildred J. Whitmore was granted a divorce from Mark Whitmore on
the grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment, and the court also
decreed that the plaintiff's maiden name, Mildred J. Nelson, be
restored to her.
- Ella Wede obtained a decree of divorce from Lloyd H. Wede on
grounds of desertion. Plaintiff was given back her maiden name of
Ella Petersen.
- R. A. Larson obtained a divorce from Estella Larson on grounds
of cruel and inhuman treatment. Neither party to the action was
given the right to remarry within one year.
- The following persons were granted admission to citizenship by
Judge C. O. Bradley: Adolf Nicklaus, Germany; Johan J. Schact,
Germany; Sam Sigman, Russia; John Van Roekel, Netherlands; Has
Schoof, Germany; Wm. Terpstra and Reints Terpstra, Netherlands;
Alois Elser, Germany; Hans H. Schmidt, Germany; Wiard and Adeline
Wiltfang; Germany; Laures B. Axdahl, Norway; Jacob Nagel and Wm.
Jull, Germany.
Stork Express
- Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Traver of Paullina are the parents
of a son born February 12. Mrs. Traver was formerly Miss Edna
Kummerfeld.
- Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Moding are the proud parents of a 7 pound
son born to them Tuesday noon February 24th at the Sioux Valley
hospital in Cherokee. They have named him Wendell Forrest.
Ed Schoening Died Tuesday - Funeral Services Will Be Held
in the Sutherland Methodist Church Friday Afternoon
After an illness of only about a week Ed Schoening passed away at
his home northeast of Sutherland Tuesday evening of influenza
contracted while at work on the farm. He was ill only a few days
and his death came as a great shock to his family, relatives and
friends in this community. Arrangements have been made for
funeral services to be held in the M. E. church here Friday
afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. Corwin Taylor in charge.
Smith - Stanley
A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the M. E. church in
Primghar, Rev. Osborn officiating, on Friday, February 20 when
Miss Mildred Smith of Gaza became the bride of Mr. Ernest M.
Stanley, also of the Gaza community. Promptly at half past three
Miss Edith Anderson sang very beautifully "I Love You
Truly", after which the bridal couple entered to the strains
of Lohengrin's Wedding March, played by Roma Smith. The bride and
groom were attended by Lillian Smith and Orville Hansen, sister
and cousin of the bride. Little Joy Louise Cope acted as
ringbearer, carrying the rings in the heart of a rose. The bride
wore a lovely gown of white satin trimmed in silk net with
accessories to match, and carried a bouquet of pink roses and
sweet peas. The bridesmaid wore a dress of yellow silk crepe and
the best man was handsomely attired in a suit of navy blue. The
groom was attired in a dark brown suit.
Promptly after the ceremony the guests proceeded to the home of
the bride where a delicious two course luncheon was served by
Misses Roma Smith and Bertina Axdahl assisted by Mrs. H. Hansen.
The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Smith,
having graduated from Cherokee High School in 1927 and attended
I. S. T. C. at Cedar Falls and has since taught four years in the
O'Brien county schools. The groom is the son of Mrs. Alma Stanley
of Indiana and is a brother of Mrs. C. B> Cope and is a man of
sterling qualities. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley started immediately on a
trip to Indianapolis and other points in Indianan and Illinois.
They will be at home to their friends after March 1 on a farm
near Primghar.
Mrs. Kirchhof Buried Friday - Services Held in Home
Friday Afternoon in Charge of Rev. F. L. Van Voorhis
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon from the home for
Mrs. Bertha Kirchhof who died Wednesday afternoon. Rev. F. L. Van
Voorhis, pastor of the Christian church, was in charge. Burial
was made in Waterman cemetery. Adolph Mueller, A. H. Schultz, J.
C. Briggs, Peter Back, Fred Back and Adolph Ewoldt served as
pallbearers.
1853- Bertha Humfeld - 1931
Bertha Humfeld was born in Holstein, Germany, on October 31,
1853, and died at Sutherland, Iowa, February 18, 1931. In April
1883, she came to this country and on July 21st of the same year
was married to Otto Kirchhof at Reinbeck, Iowa. In the spring of
the following year they came to Sutherland and here their three
daughters were born, one of whom died in infancy. She leaves to
mourn her passing her two daughters, Mrs. L. H. Chesley and Miss
Toni, four grandchildren and a half-brother in Denmark.
L. J. Price Very Ill
Word from Mrs. Frank Jordan in California says that her
father-in-law, L. J. Price, is very seriously ill at his home in
Tama, Iowa. He was operated on recently in Iowa City and it was
found that he was suffering from cancer of the liver.
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Ralph and Lester Chesley and Waldo Briggs drove to Hope, North
Dakota, Sunday to get Mrs. Edna Chesley, who will visit in the
homes of her children here and with other relatives. She has been
in Hope with her son Ned since the death of his wife last year.
Mrs. Dale Youde of Royal was rushed to Spencer to the hospital
Saturday morning where an operation was performed for
appendicitis. The appendix was ruptured and Mrs. Youde is in a
serious condition. She is a daughter of Mrs. Margaret Farquhar.
Harry Hill has graduated from a wheel chair to crutches this last
week. He appears to manage them pretty well but it is hoped that
it will not be long until he can do without them.
Birthday Surprise for Mrs. Leo Rausch
Tuesday was Mrs. Leo Rausch's birthday so Mr. and Mrs. Val Rausch
and son Francis, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Kruger and children, Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Rausch and son, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Triplett Jr., Mr. and
Mrs. Clair Bryant and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald martin
went in and spent the evening. Ice cream and cake were served at
the close of the evening.
Mrs. Pickrell Surprised on Birthday
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Pickrell were pleasantly surprised last
Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs. Pickrell's birthday. Those
present were Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Dewell,
Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Drake, Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Saunders and Dr. N.
E. Weems of Paullina. They played cards and late in the evening a
delicious lunch prepared by Mrs. Weems, was served. Mrs. Weems
was unable to be present on account of illness.
Innes Brothers Celebrate Their Birthday
Last Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Martin and daughter
Norma Faye and Mr. and Mrs. Forest Moding were dinner guests at
the home of Mrs. A. A. Innes south of town. Harry and Perry Innes
were celebrating their twenty-fourth birthday.
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Edmund Schoening is seriously ill with pneumonia. At the time of
this writing, his condition is not improved. Miss Esther Sweeney
is taking care of him. Little Bernita Schoening has also been
sick, but she is feeling much better now.
Mr. and Mrs. Omer Hagen went to Marshalltown last Tuesday to
attend the funeral of Mr. Hagen's niece. They returned home
Saturday. Fred Hyndman did their work while they were away.
Mr. and Mrs. June Morrow, James Fraser, Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Nelson and Mrs. and Mrs. Myde Triplett surprised Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Tigges, Sunday evening on their 32th wedding anniversary.
A delicious lunch was served.
20 Years Ago - Items taken from the files of The
Sutherland Courier
February 10, 1911:
- Grandfather Cooper died Sunday night at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Ginger. He was past 80 years of age, and
was an old settler.
- Mr. Forrest Wilkinson of near Gaza, and Miss Ella O'Donnell, of
Sutherland, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony on Tuesday
non, February 7, 1911, in the Catholic rectory, in Sutherland.
February 17, 1911:
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dau, Feb. 11, 1911, a daughter.
Forty-Five Years Ago - Items taken from the files of The
Sutherland Courier
February 19, 1886: Born, Thursday Feb. 11, to Mr. and Mrs. H. C.
Woods, a daughter.
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