Iowa Old Press
Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O’Brien co. Iowa
July 7, 1932
Stork Express
-Mr. and Mrs. Roy Schimmer are the proud parents of a
son born last Thursday morning, June 30, at the Sioux Valley
hospital in Cherokee. He weighed seven pounds and has been named
Duane John.
-A daughter, Gloria, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Meyers, of
Calumet, on June 30.
-Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wiese, of Larrabee, are the parents of a
daughter, born Thursday, June 30.
-Mr. and Mrs. Hans Kruger are the parents of a daughter, June
Marie, born on Thursday June 30.
Mrs. J. H. Jones Dies Saturday - Funeral Services Held
Tuesday at Catholic Church; Burial in Waterman Cemetery
Mrs. J. H. Jones passed away Saturday morning at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. H. J. Behmer, after a long illness.
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at the Sacred Heart
church with the Rev. Father Bausch in charge. Interment was in
Waterman cemetery beside her husband. Mrs. Jones had suffered
considerably during her illness. Death was caused by chronic
nephritis and a cerebral hemorrhage. Two sons and four
sons-in-law acted as pall bearers. They were Clarence and Will
Jones, N. Remillard, Dr. Albert Butler, Herman Behmer and S. R.
Crosser.
1854 - Charity M. Heddenger - 1932
Charity M. Heddenger, the daughter of John and Elizabeth
Heddenger, was born on February 22, 1854 and died on July 2,
1932. She was born in Ireland and when but a small child she came
to this country, settling at Walker, Linn County, Iowa.
At the age of 20 years she was married to Jesse H. Jones. Ten
years later they moved to Ida county, living there two years,
then moving to Hartley, Iowa where they lived 25 years. They then
moved to Sutherland where he husband preceded her in death on
August 8, 1928. Unto this union nine children were born, James W.
Jones of LeMars, Cora M. Crosser and Idah E. Behmer of
Sutherland, Mabel R. Remillard of Hartley, Edith B. Butler of
Stevens Point, Wis., and Clarence H. Jones of Waterloo. Two sons,
Wesley and John LeRoy, and one daughter, Rose, preceded her in
death. She also leaves to mourn her departure one sister, Mrs.
Albert Reno, of Wesley, Iowa and three brothers, George and Joe
Heddenger of Irene, S. Dak. and Will of Waterloo, Iowa. She also
leaves to mourn 17 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren,
besides a host of friends.
Iowa Game Warden Dies
W. E. Albert, Iowa game warden for the past 13 years,
passed away at his home at Lansing, Iowa, Saturday after a short
illness. On Thursday he had fallen victim to a streptococcus
infection of the throat. He had been connected with the state
fish and game department for a period of 25 years, beginning as a
district game warden in Lansing. For a number of years he served
as superintendent of the fish and game department in the
Mississippi river district. He is survived by his widow, a son,
W. E. Albert Jr. of Lansing and a step-daughter and two brothers.
- The Hartley Sentinel
Auto Accident Near Hartley - Elmo McCosh and Glen Cooper
Injured with Four Others When Two Automobiles Collide
Six young people were injured, four of them seriously,
when a car driven by Elmo McCosh and one driven by two young men
from Spencer struck head-on west of Hartley on the pavement early
Tuesday morning. With Elmo were Glen Cooper and two young ladies
from Sanborn, the Misses Jean and Verda Bieser, daughters of Mr.
and Mrs. Jake Bieser. In the other car Albert Kahler and Archer
Barber were riding. Kahler is a son of Mrs. Mary Kahler of
Spencer.
Elmo McCosh suffered serious injuries including fractures of his
jaw, the loss of several teeth and gashes about the head. Since
the accident he has been at the farm home of Nels Nielsen, his
brother-in-law, where he has been working, but it was planned
yesterday to take him to the hospital at Sioux City. Seriously
injured, his condition however is reported to be improved and he
is expected to recover. Glen did not fare so badly as the others,
although he was badly bruised and cut. Since the accident he has
been able to get around and no serious results are expected. Glen
has been working at Owen Cooper's near Hartley.
Both of the young ladies who were with the Sutherland men were
badly hurt. Miss Jean Bieser is more seriously injured than her
sister Verda and her condition was still regarded as critical
yesterday. Her scalp was badly torn, her skull injured and 30
stitches requires to close the wounds. Both Kahler and Barber
were tossed into the windshield of their car and received many
cuts and bruises, requiring a great deal of stitching to close.
At first it was feared all would not recover, but late reports
indicate there will probably be no fatalities.
The accident happened about 1:30 o'clock two miles west of
Hartley on road No. 18. The Sutherland-Sanborn party were
returning to Sanborn from the lakes. The two young me from
Spencer were driving east. The automobiles collided at high rates
of speed and were badly demolished. Elmo McCosh was driving a
Chevrolet sedan and Albert Kahler a Dodge sedan. It was some time
after the accident before the automobiles could be removed from
the highway and several passing motorists had narrow escapes from
jamming into them.
Court News
-The last will and testament of Wm. D. Boies and
codicils thereto have been admitted to probate and Lillie E.
Boies and George C. Murray have been appointed executors of the
same.
-The estates of William Schadt and Alvin Puhrmann have been
decreed by the court exempt from the payment of an inheritance
tax.
-The court set July 15 as the date for the hearing on the
petition of the executors of the estate of Chas. E. Ihle to
reduce the rents of the real estate belonging to the estate.
-The final report of Fred W. Schuknecht, executor of the estate
of Fred Schuknecht Sr., deceased, was approved by the court and
the executor discharged and his bonds released.
-Mrs. Scothorn, Meriam and Douglas were at Early Wednesday to
attend the funeral of Mrs. Scothorn's sister.
Relatives from away who attended the funeral of Mrs. J. H. Jones
Tuesday morning were Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Butler and family of
Stevens Point, Wis., Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Jones of Waterloo, Mr.
and Mrs. Will Jones and son and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lang, of
LeMars, Mrs. Albert Reno, Wesley, Iowa; Mrs. Eli Heddenger, Mr.
and Mrs. Walter Heddenger and son of Cylinder; Mr. and Mrs. N.
Remillard and family, Mr. and Mrs. Omer Crosser, Mr. and Mrs.
Jesse Crosser of Hartley, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Goyette and family,
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Crosser and family, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald
Crosser and son, and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Peterson and family of
Spencer.
-Word has been received of the death of Milton Merrill at Sioux
City on the morning of July Fourth. Mr. Merrill was a former
resident here, and was the grandfather of Roy, Merrill and Myron
Hill, Jr.
Frerk - Appledorn
A pretty church wedding was solemnized at the
Evangelical church in Calumet Wednesday June 29th at 2:00 o'clock
when Miss Luella Frerk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Frerk, of
this vicinity, became the bride of Mr. William Appledorn of
Paullina. Mr. Appledorn is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Appledorn
Sr. The ceremony was performed in the presence of relatives and
friends by Rev. Wuebben. The couple were attended by the groom's
sister, Miss Elsie Appledorn, and the bride's brother, Albert
Frerk. The bride wore a white satin wedding gown with a white
veil held in place with pearls. She carried a bouquet of roses
and baby breath. The groom wore a dark blue suit.
After the ceremony a dinner was given in honor of the newlyweds
at the home of the bride's parents. The room and table were
tastefully decorated with pink and white, the bride's chosen
colors. At five o'clock the guests were served a bounteous
dinner. Misses Marie and Dora Faust acted as table waitresses.
The young couple received many pretty and useful gifts. The bride
is very well and favorably known. The groom is highly spoken of
as a young man of fine character. Their many friends here wish to
extend congratulations and best wishes for a happy and prosperous
wedded life.
Twenty Years Ago - Items taken from the files of The
Sutherland Courier - July 5, 1912
-Mr. Fred Raper and Miss Lucy McCormack, two well known
young people of this vicinity, were united in marriage on
Wednesday, July 3, at the M. E. parsonage in Peterson.
-Mrs. W. S. Hitchings leaves on Thursday of this week for Shell,
Montana, to visit her son, Charles and to be present July 17 to
witness his marriage to Miss Maud Davis, of Greybull, Wyoming.
Forty-Five Years Ago - Items taken from the files of The
Sutherland Courier - July 3, 1887
-Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Millard celebrated their crystal
wedding last evening. Quite a number of Sutherland people
including the band, spent a very pleasant evening with the
couple.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O’Brien co. Iowa
July 14, 1932
Five Generations
[accompanied by photograph]
At the Triplett reunion held recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Edward Triplett in Sutherland the event was one of those rare
occasions when five generations were present. The above group
shows these five generations of the Triplett family. Standing are
Henry Triplett and his daughter, Mrs. E. A. Seymour of Norfolk,
Nebr. Seated are Mrs. William Test, Mrs. Seymour's daughter of
Madison, Nebr., Mrs. Maria Triplett and Betty Ann Test. Mrs.
Triplett is 91 years young.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hammill and Mr. and Mrs. Thornburg, of Marengo
and Reece Davis, of Fort Wayne, Ind., were dinner guess Wednesday
in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hughes. They were returning
from Hurley, S. Dak. where they had been to attend the funeral of
Thos. Davis. Reece Davis remained in Sutherland for a visit with
his sister, Mrs. Hughes.
Court News
-The last will and testament of Fred Guse late of
Hartley, has been admitted to probate and Dr. E. Pfeiffer was
appointed executor.
-The annual report of Jennie J. Green, guardian of the property
of Nelson E. Green was approved by the court.
-The annual report of Mrs. C. Myrne Brewer, guardian of the
property of Robert J. McCormack, was approved by the court, and
the guardian ordered to file an additional bond in the sum of
$1000, owing to the increasing value of the property in the hands
of the guardian.
-The estate of Elizabeth Story was decreed by the court exempt
from the payment of an inheritance tax.
-The final report of Mary Nelson, administratrix of the estate of
George Nelson, was approved by the court and the administratrix
discharged.
-The court set July 25th as the date for the hearing on the final
report of R. L. McClellan, administrator of the estate of Charles
William Terry, deceased.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hughes went to Hurley, S. Dak. Monday, called
by the death of Mrs. Hughes' brother, Thomas Davis, who passed
away Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hughes, Mrs. D. J. Briggs, Miss
Elizabeth Hughes and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hughes of Linn Grove
attended the funeral on Tuesday. They all returned that evening.
Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Doling, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Doling and J. H.
Doling were at Cherokee Friday afternoon to attend the funeral of
the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Wilson.
Last Monday Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hatterman and family attended the
funeral of his grandfather at Paullina.
Twenty Years Ago - July 12, 1912
-A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Warren Armstrong on
Wednesday, July 10.
-At Paullina, on July 16, will occur the wedding of Miss Dora
Hansen, of that place, to Ernest J. Claussen, the popular
photographer of Sutherland. After a trip to Chicago and
Chattanooga, Tenn., they will be at home in the Fraser house, in
Sutherland.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O’Brien co. Iowa
July 21, 1932
Stork Express
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Swanson Friday
afternoon, July 14th. She weighed ten pounds and they have named
her Marillyn Janice.
Harold Townsend is Victim of Heat - Son of Former
Sutherland People Succumbs to Effects of Heat Early Tuesday
Morning
Harold Townsend, older son of Mr. and Mrs. R. C.
Townsend, of Brookings, S. Dak. died early Tuesday morning, after
being over heated the day before. He was working in the harvest
field for Ray Barnett Monday, when he collapsed. Death came about
1:15 Tuesday morning. Harold, who was twenty-one years of age,
was a senior at the South Dakota State College at Brookings.
Besides his parents, who are well known in Sutherland, he is
survived by one brother, Edwin. Funeral services are to be held
this afternoon at Brookings. Mrs. Townsend's mother, Mrs. G. K.
Schultz, and her brothers, Albert and Gustav Schultz, drove to
Brookings Tuesday afternoon. Others from here who are attending
the funeral are Mrs. A. H. Schultz and Phil, Otto Peters, and Mr.
and Mrs. C. W. Tigges and daughter, Thelma. The Townsend family
moved to Brookings from Sutherland about 12 years ago and have
visited here frequently since then.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O’Brien co. Iowa
July 28, 1932
Harold Townsend
Brookings County Press: Overcome by the heat
Monday afternoon while working in the harvest field, Harold
Townsend, 21 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Rolla Townsend of the
college farm, failed to regain consciousness and died about 1:30
Tuesday morning at the Brookings hospital. Harold, who had not
had work since completing the spring term at college, had been
employed by his cousin, Ray Barnett, to help shock grain at the
Barnett farm about six miles north and a mile and a half east of
Brookings. It was the first manual labor Harold had done in about
a year and Ray (with whom he had been working) advised him that
he had better take things easy.
Harold worked along steady till the middle of the afternoon when
he went over to the car, at the edge of the field, to get a drink
of water and take a rest. He seemed to think he felt better and
went back to work, having put up one or two shocks when he
stumbled and then dropped. Mr. Barnett hurried to him but he was
unconscious. Dr. Harold Kellogg was called, and he suggested
first aid measures and hurried out. It was about four o'clock at
this time, and after the doctor arrived it was nearly two hours
before Harold's temperature could be lowered from about 108 to
100, to where it was safe to move him.
He was taken to the hospital and kept in ice packs, in an attempt
to bring him back to consciousness, but while the fever was
lowered temporarily it rose again, and he passed away about 1:30
Tuesday morning without regaining consciousness. Drs. A. N. Rowe
and M. C. Tauke were also called on the case and everything
possible done to save the young man's life, but to no avail.
Military funeral services were held this afternoon at 2:30 at the
lawn on the college farm, on which the Townsend family make their
home, the sermon being preached by the Rev. F. B. Helsan of the
First Presbyterian church. Burial was made at Greenwood cemetery.
Singing was by Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Olson. Pall bearers were all
college chums of Mr. Townsend.
Obituary
Harold Luverne Townsend was born April 9, 1911, at Sutherland,
Iowa and died July 19, 1932. He moved to Brookings with his
parents in the spring of 1921 and has lived in the vicinity of
Brookings ever since, attending the rural schools and graduating
from Brookings high school with the highest honors among the boys
of his class. Harold was a senior in the State college division
of agriculture and would have graduated this spring, except that
he changed his course from the commerce department. He was a
member of the Officers mess and cadet lieutenant in the R. O. T.
C. He received his commission in the Infantry reserve of the
Reserve Officers Corps this June.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rolla C. Townsend,
one brother Edwin, and many other relatives and friends. He was a
young man of high character and pleasing personality and had many
friends in college and among the young people of this community
who feel a deep sense of loss in his passing. Those from out of
town attending the funeral were: A. Townsend and Maurice
Townsend, of Grayslake, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Strang and
Howard, of Antioch, Ill.; Mrs. G. K. Schultz and Gustav, Mr. and
Mrs. A. H. Schultz and Phil, Otto Peters, Mrs. Rachel Briggs, Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. Tigges and Thelma of Sutherland, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs.
Arthur Johnson of Gregory; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lievan and
children of Sioux Falls; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Seaman of Milroy,
Minn.; and Mr. and Mrs. Byron Hill of Sioux City, Iowa.
Former Sutherland Resident Passes Away
Miss Alice Pickrell, a sister of J. W. Pickrell, of
Sutherland, died early Friday morning at her home at Jamaica. She
had been ill for several months. She was a former resident of
Sutherland, moving from here about fourteen years ago. Mr. and
Mrs. Pickrell and their daughter, Mrs. N. E. Weems, of Paullina
went to Jamaica to attend the funeral which was held Sunday
afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. K. J. Reiste and Robert were called to Fairfield
Monday by the death of Mrs. Reiste's sister-in-law, Mrs. Ned
Pequignot. They expect to be gone until Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. O.
C. Reiste of Spencer are staying here during their absence.
Mrs. Frank Moore and Sons, Charles and Leo went to Elk River,
Minn. last Thursday to visit Mrs. Moore's mother, Mrs. Wruck, and
to attend the wedding of her sister on Saturday. Frank and Ray
Moore took them to Elk River, returning Friday, and will go back
after them the last of this week.
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