Iowa Old Press
Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O’Brien co. Iowa
March 3, 1932
2 Fiftieth Wedding Anniversaries Observed Here Within the
Week
Kundel
Thursday, February 25, Mr. and Mrs. John Kundel celebrated their
Golden Wedding anniversary at their home here by holding open
house for their relatives and friends. Beautiful yellow cut
flowers and plants dressed the house in gala attire for the happy
occasion. Friends called during the day to offer their
congratulations and Mr. and Mrs. Kundel were the recipients of
many beautiful flowers, cards and gifts from their friends,
including flowers from the Evangelical Ladies Aid at Calumet, a
card from the M. E. Ladies Aid here, and a five-dollar gold piece
from the Sutherland fire department.
On February 25, 1882 John Kundel and Dora Rohwer were married at
Davenport, Iowa. They lived in Davenport and Scott county until
1888, when they moved to Tama county, near Gladbrook. In 1894
they moved to the farm where Edmen Mehrens now lives, four miles
west of Sutherland. In the Spring of 1918 they moved to
Sutherland to their new house which was finished that spring.
Since then they have had an active interest in community affairs,
Mr. Kundel being the present mayor of Sutherland. He was elected
to the office in 1928 and to the office of councilman in 1930 and
is now finishing the term of C. F. McCormack, which began in 1930
and expired when he left town for his farm a few months last
spring.
Mr. and Mrs. Kundel have seven children: Miss Lulu Kundel of Des
Moines; J. C. Kundel of Spencer; Mrs. J. W. Mugge of Sutherland;
Roy Kundel of Lake City, S. Dak.; Mrs. E. S. Pickett of Bell,
Calif.; Mrs. B. A. Schierholz, Onida, S. Dak.; Mrs. L. E.
Eichner, Chippewa Falls, Wis. Miss Lulu, J. C. Kundel and Mrs.
Mugge were present at the celebration but the other four were
unable to be here. Relatives who were here for the occasion were
Miss Lulu Kundel of Des Moines; Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Kundel and
children Charlotte and Kenneth of Spencer; Mr. and Mrs. J. W.
Mugge and children Lloyd, Lyle, Dorothy and Rirdie Lou, of
Sutherland; and the following who are brothers-in-law,
sisters-in-law and cousins of Mr. and Mrs. Kundel: Mr. and Mrs.
John Rohwer, Grundy Center; George Rohwer, Bremer; Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Rohwer of Garwin; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Arp and Eunice Arp of
Gladbrook; Mr. and Mrs. John Carstensen, Pipestone, Minn.; Mr.
and Mrs. John Schimmer, Calumet; Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Kelling of
Renwick and Mrs. Ina Wheeler of Goldfield.
Friends who called during the day included Mr. and Mrs. W. S.
Segelke of Cherokee; and the following from Sutherland: Messrs.
and Mesdames J. H. Thiesen, August Streufert, John Meyer Sr., Wm.
Timmerman, Gus Schwein, John Schroeder, Fedder Fedderson, A. C.
Bailey; Mesdames Elsie Horstman, J. E. Dahlbo, Lloyd Gilbert,
Clara Engel, Arthur Adams, the Misses Rae Camery, Ruth Camery,
Lulu M. Camery, Esther Prew, Cora Ewoldt; Messrs. Gus Bandholz,
C. F. McCormack, Adolph Ewoldt, Emil Jungjohann, Frank Dau, Fred
Anders, Jas. Sweeney, J. B. Hughes, R. W. Lee, John Drake, Roy
Hughes.
Kaiser
Mr. and Mrs. William F. Kaiser celebrated their fiftieth wedding
anniversary with a family dinner at their home on Sunday,
February 28th. The house was decorated in white and two shades of
yellow, and yellow marigolds were used in profusion through the
rooms. Dinner was served at one o'clock to forth-three guests,
seated at four tables. The centerpiece on the bride's table was a
wedding cake, baked in three tiers and decorated in gold.
Centerpieces of marigolds were used on the other tables. The menu
was served by the Misses Margaret and Verna Winkel who wore gold
aprons. During the afternoon a mock ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Robert Huff, a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Kaiser.
Mr. and Mrs. Kaiser were married March 1, 1882, at Freeport,
Ill., where they lived until March 1888, when they came to
O'Brien county. They lived on a farm north of Sutherland until
they moved to Sutherland fourteen years ago. They are the parents
of eight children: Levi, of Lake Park; William, of Chicago;
Walter of Blencoe; Mrs. Ray Bunday of Sioux Falls, S. D.; Mrs.
Harry Hill, Mrs. Jay Duncan, Charles and Myrtle, of Sutherland.
William and Walter were unable to be here Sunday.
Among the guests at the Golden Wedding was Mr. Kaiser's sister,
Mrs. Fred Vietmeier, who was bridesmaid at the wedding fifty
years ago. Mrs. Kaiser's brother, who was the best man, is also
living, but was unable to attend the celebration. Other guests
were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Veitmeier, of Forreston, Ill., Mr. and
Mrs. Leo Grelland family and Miss Anna Schauer, of Freeport,
Ill., Mrs. Ray Bunday of Sioux Falls, S. Dak., Rev. and Mrs.
Robert Huff and daughter, of Fulton, S. Dak., Mr. and Mrs. John
Winkel and family, of Sanborn, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Kaiser and
family, and Mr. Hansen of Lake Park, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kaiser,
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hill and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Duncan and
family, Charles Kaiser, of Sutherland. Many friends called during
the day and offered their congratulations also. Mr. and Mrs.
Kaiser received a purse of gold and many other lovely gifts.
$27, 080 Damages in Hinman Case - Mrs. Grace Scott of
LeMars Awarded that Sum by Jury as Result of Automobile Accident
A jury in district court at Primghar yesterday returned a verdict
in favor of Mrs. Grace Scott of LeMars, who had brought suit
against R. Hinman, Primghar banker, asking damages for the death
of her husband in an automobile accident last summer. The jury
awarded Mrs. Scott damages of $27,080. The automobile crash
occurred last summer on the paving south of Primghar, when an
automobile in which Mrs. Scott, her husband and a lady companion
[Rothchild] from St. Paul were riding, was struck by a car driven
by Mr. Hinman as he was returning home from the gold course at
Paullina. The accident happened when the Hinman machine was being
driven around another car and met the Scott car coming from the
north. Mrs. Scott was the only one who survived in that car. Mr.
Hinman was badly shaken and a companion injured.
Grandson of Mrs. Anna B. Flinders Dies at Colome
Mrs. Anna B. Flinders received word Wednesday February 24th that
her grandson, Arthur Gaskill of Colome, S. Dak. passed away that
afternoon of septic poisoning. He was ill only two days. Arthur
was the son of Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Gaskill, former residents of
Sutherland.
Court News
-Fredericka Muhs, widow of Henry Muhs, deceased, has filed her
election to taken under the will of the said Henry Muhs. She was
appointed executrix of the will of Henry Muhs.
-The estate of John Vander Velde has been decreed by the Court
exempt from the payment of inheritance tax.
Mrs. Eleanor Sheldon attended the funeral of Elmer Carr in
Cherokee Sunday. Burial was made in Hartley.
Mrs. Scott Dies Early Tuesday - Funeral Will be Held
Friday Afternoon at Two O'clock in the Calumet M. E. Church
The Calumet and Sutherland communities were shocked to learn of
the death of Mrs. LeRoy Scott of Calumet Tuesday morning. Mrs.
Scott had been ill for only a short time. She was first taken
with an attack of the flu, and after suffering from this several
days her condition became suddenly worse when meningitis set in.
It was only a short time until her condition was very critical,
and although everything possible was done to save her life Mrs.
Scott grew steadily weaker and passed away about 5:30 o'clock
Tuesday morning, March first.
She will be buried Friday afternoon in the Waterman cemetery.
Funeral services will be held in the Methodist church at Calumet
with Rev. Corwin Taylor conducting the services. Mrs. Scott is
survived by her husband and one son, Ralph; also her mother, Mrs.
L. Hostler of Sutherland, and one sister, Mrs. Walter Hockert of
Sutherland. For a number of years Mrs. Scott has conducted a
variety store at Calumet, and she is very widely and favorably
known in this part of the county.
Morrow Sweeney is Married in South
Announcement was made last week of the marriage of Miss Marie
Boisfontaine and Morrow Sweeney, both of New Orleans, La., on
Saturday, November 7, 1931. Mr. Sweeney is a son of Mr. and Mrs.
T. J. Sweeney, of Sutherland. He graduated from the Sutherland
high school in 1922 and received his B. S. degree from Iowa State
College at Ames. For the past two years he has been teaching at
Tulane University in New Orleans.
Obituary
Anna Marie Margartha Hoppe was born December 1, 1842 in Hanover,
Germany, and passed away in her home in Calumet, Iowa Monday
morning at 5 o'clock, February 22, 1932. In her early youth she
was confirmed in the German Evangelical church and remained a
firm follower and active member until her death.
She was married to Johann Henry Hoppe November 15, 1873. Her
husband preceded her in death August 13, 1914. To this union nine
children were born, four of whom have preceded their parents in
death. Two daughters and one son, Henry, passed away May 6, 1906,
and Mrs. Adelheld Lang died April 11, 1913. On February 28, 1889,
Mrs. Hoppe came to this county with her husband and family,
residing on a farm southeast of Calumet. In 1904 they retired,
moving to Calumet where she lived until the time of her death.
She leaves to mourn her passing five children: Herman Hoppe of
Gaza, Ia., Mrs. Margaratha Rehder, Mrs. Ann Heldt, Mrs. Marie
Hons, Mrs. Dora Scherner, all of Calumet. All were at her bedside
at the time of death. She also leaves 24 grandchildren and 20
great grandchildren and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Zion
Evangelical church at Calumet with Rev. Paul G. Wuebben
officiating. The following grandsons of the deceased acted as
pallbearers: Emil and Harry Rehder, John and William Hoppe, Frank
Hons and Allen Ramsey. Mrs. M. J. Welch, Mrs. John Mehrens,
Martin Wuebben and Herman Kourthauer sang at the services, with
Mrs. Elmer Mehrens at the piano. Interment was made beside her
husband in the Liberty township cemetery.
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank all those who assisted us during our recent
bereavement through the loss of our mother, also for the
beautiful floral offerings and to the choir.
Mrs. Margaratha Rehder, Herman Hoppe, Mrs. Anna Heldt, Mrs. Mary
Hons and Mrs. Dora Scherner
Former Resident of Highland Twp. Dies
Primghar Bell: Sorrow has borne down heavily on the J. H. Irvine
home the past few weeks. Mr. Irvine had been seriously ill and
passed away on Sunday morning, just a week after his 44th wedding
anniversary. Worn out with taking care of her husband, Mrs.
Irvine also became ill with the flu, which later developed into
pneumonia, and she is still confined to her bed, being unable to
attend the funeral services in honor of her husband. Mrs. Clark
Ward, a daughter, from Ocheydan, also became ill while helping
care for her father and mother, but is not better. Mr. Irvine and
wife came to O'Brien county soon after their marriage in 1888 and
lived on a farm in Highland township until their removal to
Primghar in 1916. During his residence in Highland township he
was active in school, township and church affairs.
Twenty Years Ago - March 1, 1912
-A fine baby girl arrived to gladden the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Herman Rohwer on February 27th.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O’Brien co. Iowa
March 10, 1932
Obituary - Mrs. LeRoy Scott
Eva Hostler was born December 9, 1884 in Cedar county, Iowa, a
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Hostler. In 1896, together with
her parents, she came to O'Brien county where they made their
home near Sutherland. On September 6, 1905 she was united in
marriage to Leroy Scott. After farming the home place for two
years they moved onto their farm near Calumet, where they resided
until they moved to Calumet in February 1926. Since that time
Mrs. Scott has been active in the business, civic, social and
religious life of the community.
When a girl Mrs. Scott entered into a rich religious experience
and united with the Methodist church of Sutherland, Iowa. She as
once became active the in the work of the church, especially the
work among the young people in the Epworth league. For over 21
years she has been a member of the Methodist Church of Calumet.
Mrs. Scott was prominent as a business woman, was interested in
civic, social and educational activities. She was always busy at
something and greeted everyone with a word of cheer and a smile.
She leaves to mourn her early going, her husband, Leroy Scott;
their son, Ralph; her mother, Mrs. L. Hostler of Sutherland and
one sister, Mrs. W.E. Hockert of Sutherland. Mrs. Scott will be
greatly missed, not only by her immediate relatives and her
friends, but by the entire community of which she was a real
part.
Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church at Calumet
with Reverend Corwin Taylor in charge. A quartet composed of Mrs.
M. J. Welch, Mrs. John Mehrens, Herman Kourthauer and Rev. Paul
G. Wuebben, with Mrs. Elmer Mehrens accompanying on the piano,
sang at the services. Pall bearers were A. J. Boldt, John
Mehrens, Ernest Menke, Ray Mugge, Albert Burmeister and Mike
Welch. Interment was made in the Waterman cemetery at Sutherland.
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank all those who assisted us during the recent
illness and death of our loved one. We also wish to express our
gratitude for the beautiful floral offerings and the music of the
choir.
Leroy Scott, Ralph Scott
Attorneys in Hinman Case File an Appeal
Notice of appeal in the R. Hinman damage suit was filed by his
attorneys immediately after the verdict in district court in
Primghar last Wednesday, and it was announced by Judge Thomas
that he would conduct a hearing on the same sometime within the
next thirty days. The plaintiff, Mrs. Grace Scott of LeMars, was
awarded damages of $27,080 as the result of an automobile
accident on Highway No. 21 south of Primghar last summer, when
her husband was killed in a collision between the car he was
driving and another driven by Mr. Hinman, Primghar banker.
Attorneys O. H. Montzheimer of Primghar and James Parsons of Des
Moines represented Mr. Hinman. Mrs. Scott's case was handled by
R. J. Locke of Primghar and T. E. Diamond of Sheldon. The sum of
$65,000 was asked by the plaintiff.
1847 - Kathryne Rochel Eggers - 1932
Kathryne Rochel was born July 27, 1849 in Schleswig-Holstein,
German, and died February 7, 1932 at her home in Sioux Falls,
South Dakota. When a child she was baptized and confirmed in the
Lutheran faith which she held dear to the end. She was married on
September 19, 1868 to Claus Frederich Eggers. To this union
fourteen children were born, four of them having preceded her in
death.
They immigrated to this county May 2, 1882, to Cedar county, Iowa
where they resided five years. In 1887 they moved to Tama county,
Iowa and in 1894 moved to O'Brien county, Iowa. In 1907 they
retired from the farm and located in Calumet, Iowa residing there
five years. They then moved to Sioux Falls, living at 227 South
Duluth Ave. ever since. Her husband preceded her in death June 5,
1913.
She leaves to mourn her death five sons: Henry and John of Sioux
Falls; C. F. of Route 5, Sioux Falls; Emil, Pipestone, Minn.; and
William of Valley Springs. Five daughters: Mrs. Peter Jurgensen,
Sioux Falls; Mrs. S. O. Bisson, Garretson; Mrs. Louis Mead,
Calumet, Iowa; Mrs. Ernest Shafer, Rowena; Mrs. William Shafer,
Otis, Colorado; a brother, Peter Rochel, Pipestone, and a sister
in Germany. She is also survived by 59 grandchildren and 44 great
grandchildren. Mrs. Louis Mead, of Calumet, was with her mother,
caring for her the nine weeks before she passed away. Mrs. Mead
only recently returned to her home from Sioux Falls.
J. S. Messer, Former Supervisor, Dies at Greeley,
Colorado
Hartley Sentinel: J. S. Messer, former Hartley, resident, passed
away at his home in Greeley, Colorado Tuesday, march 1 following
a short illness with pneumonia. Mr. Messer has not been well for
years, having suffered from diabetes for a long time. His
daughter, Helene, living at Webb, Ia., received a message on
Monday of his illness and on Tuesday was notified of his death.
Mr. Messer made his home in Hartley for many years where he was
in the hardware and implement business. Prior to leaving here
about three years ago he was in the automobile business and
followed that line after locating in Greeley until about a year
ago. He was a member of the county board of supervisors and
resigned that position upon leaving here to go to Colorado. He is
survived by his widow and four daughters and by his aged mother
who arrived here this morning. Funeral services were held
Thursday March 3 at Hartley.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Stearns attended the funeral of Mrs. Frank
Wilson at Hartley on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Wilson passed away
Friday night from a heart attack. She was the mother of Lew
Wilson, brother-in-law of Will Stearns. Mrs. Wilson had many
friends in our neighborhood and our sympathy goes out to the
sorrowing family.
20 Years Ago - Items taken from the files of The
Sutherland Courier - Mary 8, 1912
-Mrs. Otto Peters, Karl and Albert Schultz left Friday for Marion
to attend the Golden Wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John
Schultz. They visited relatives for a few days, returning
Wednesday.
-Fedder Fedderson expects to make a trip over to Germany in May
for a couple of months visit at his early home, which he left 28
years ago to come to America.
Forty-Five Years Ago - Items taken from the files of The
Sutherland Courier - March 11, 1887
-Married, in Sutherland, March 4, 1887, by A. M. Cilley justice
of the peace, Mr. John Peters, of Paullina, and Miss Sophia Wede
of Sutherland.
-Born, March 4, 1887, to Mr. and Mrs. John O'Donnell, of Liberty
township, a son.
-Born, March 3, 1887, to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hayes of Waterman
township, a daughter.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O’Brien co. Iowa
March 17, 1932
M. S. Draper Dies at Indiana Home - Former Sutherland
Resident is Brought Here for Burial; Moved Away in 1926
M. S. Draper, a former resident of the Sutherland community,
passed away in Upland, Indiana March 10, 1932 at the age of 73
years, 10 months and 3 days. He had spent the greater part of his
life in the Hyland community south of Sutherland but moved to
Upland, Indiana in 1926. Funeral services were held in the
Methodist church at Sutherland Sunday afternoon at 2:30 with
Reverend Corwin Taylor, the pastor, officiating. Rev. Taylor read
the scripture. Prayer was offered by Rev. Geo. Osborne, pastor of
the M. E. church at Primghar. Rev. A. Rasmussen, pastor of the M.
E. church at Peterson preached the sermon and brought a
hope-inspiring message from the subject, "The Great I Ams of
Christ" as told by the Gospel of John. He ably told of the
all-sufficient Christ. The obituary was read by Franklin Draper,
who also paid tribute to his father. A men's quartet composed of
Lloyd Gilbert, Robert Lee, Frank Bruner and Herman Behmer with
Mrs. Bruner at the piano, sang appropriate selections. The
pallbearers were Sherman Gilbert, Guy Youde, Frank Fogelman,
Laurence Flinders, Sam McCulla and Fred Davis. Relatives from a
distance who were here to attend funeral services were Perry
Draper and Son Floyd of Pipestone, Minn., Sam Shook Jr. of
Cherokee, Iowa; Franklin Draper from Leonidas, Mich.; Mr. and
Mrs. Lawrence Henderson and sons Percy and Merritt of Paullina,
Iowa; Opal and Beatrice Henderson of Calumet and Joe Henderson of
Spencer, Iowa. Interment was made in Waterman cemetery.
1858 - M. S. Draper - 1932
Merrit Simon Draper was born in Benton County, Iowa, May 6, 1858,
and died at Upland, Indiana March 10, 1932, aged 73 years, 10
months and 3 days. After living several places in northwest Iowa,
he moved with his parents to Cherokee county. There he met Rosa
Belle Wight, and they were united in marriage on December 31,
1880. To this union were born thirteen children. Paul Brenton
died in 1892 at the age of two years. The next break in the
family circle was the death of Grace Elizabeth in May 1922. The
wife, seven sons and four daughters survive. They are James
Franklin of Leonidas, Mich.; Charles Elmer of Plainview, Texas;
Mrs. L. C. Gilbert of Peterson, Iowa; Professor Olive May of
Upland, Indiana; Merrit Lester, Henry Leroy, Morris Vincent,
Stanley Dewey of Sutherland, Iowa; Wesley of Brooklyn, New York;
Mrs. Ernest Lindell of Kinzua, Pennsylvania and Esther Edith of
Upland, Indiana. Besides the children there are twenty-five
grandchildren, three brothers, James of Cherokee, Iowa; Perry of
Pipestone, Minn. and Nathan of Canada, two sisters, Mrs. Olive
Riddle of California, and Mrs. Martha Johnson of Kansas, numerous
other relatives and a host of friends left to mourn their loss in
his departure.
In 1881 the deceased moved to O'Brien county and purchased a farm
in Waterman township, which he improved and made his home until
he retired and moved to Upland, Indiana, to live with his
daughter, May, in 1926. He was descended from Puritans and Scotch
Covenanters, and from Revolutionary stock. He had the same
strength of religious convictions that marked his forbearers. He
was converted in Cherokee, Iowa, as a young man, and united with
the Baptist church. A little later he transferred his membership
to the United Brethren church, which was nearer his home. After
he moved to O'Brien county he became a charter member of the M.
E. Class that was formed at the Bradstreet schoolhouse. Later he
was active in building the Hyland church. He was trustee and
Sunday School superintendent for years, always a loyal supporter
of the church and pastor. In 1891, during a revival held by Rev.
Rinehart Hild, the pastor, he sought and obtained the blessed
experience of heart purity as a second definite work, and was an
exponent of that gracious doctrine throughout the rest of his
life. It was not church membership he valued, so much as the real
heart experience of conscious fellowship with God.
In 1926 he united with the Free Methodist church, of which he
continued a member till his decease. His life speaks for itself.
He was an affectionate husband, a kind father, a loyal neighbor
and friend, a respected citizen, a faithful church member, and
above all, a decided thoroughly consecrated Christian who sought
to do all to the glory of God, and always exalted the Christ who
had done so much for him. He has reached his crowning day. His
works do follow him.
Funeral services were held at the home in Upland, Indiana at
10:30 Saturday in charge of Rev. Jesse Fox, pastor of the M. E.
church. Dr. A. L. (continued on back page [p. 6]) Shute,
professor of Bible, read Revelations 20 to 21. Dr. George Evans
led in prayer. Two songs, "Jesus Lover of My Soul" and
"When the Roll is Called up Yonder" were sung. Rev. Fox
brought a short and appropriate message from the test, "I
have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept
the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of
righteousness which the Lord the righteous judge, shall give me
at that day, and not to me only, but unto all them also that love
his appearing." Dr. R. L. Stuart spoke a few appropriate
words in closing the services. The remains were sent to
Sutherland, Iowa where funeral services were held Sunday.
Interment was made in the Waterman cemetery at Sutherland.
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to the many friends
who have helped us and given us their sympathy in this, our time
of sorrow. Also to those who gave flowers, to the American Legion
post for assistance and to the mens quartet who gave such
appropriate music.
The Relatives of M. S. Draper
Court News
-The court decreed the estate of August P. Dittman exempt from
the payment of inheritance tax.
-The final report of William J. Philp, administrator of the
estate of Anna Storm Philp, deceased, was approved by the court
and the estate closed and the administrator discharged.
-The court has fixed the 21st day of March as the date for the
hearing on the application of the executors to sell and convey
real estate belonging to the estate of Jacob F. Schadt.
-The instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of
A. L. Berlin, deceased, has been filed for probate and April 4th,
1932, has been set for the hearing and proving.
Powell - Boham
Announcement has just been made of the marriage of Miss Luella F.
Powell and Fred L. Boham, which took place January 14, at
Worthington, Minn. Mrs. Boham is the only daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Raymond Powell, of Sutherland. She attended the Sutherland
schools and for the past few years has been at home. Mr. Boham is
a son of Mrs. Mary Boham, of Manchester, Iowa and has been
employed at the Johannsen Motor Co. since July. Mr. and Mrs.
Boham returned two weeks ago from a visit with relatives at Dow
City, and since that time have been living with Mrs. Boham's
parents.
Mrs. Chas. Swift Dies
Ward Willey received word Tuesday evening of the death of his
sister, Mrs. Charles Swift, of Crofton, Nebr. Mrs. Swift was
formerly Miss Reba Willey, and is known to many Sutherland
people. She has been ill for some time with cancer, and Mrs.
Willey and his brother, Dean, of Paullina spent last week with
her. The Ward Willey family and the Dean Willey family have gone
to Crofton today to attend the funeral services which are to be
held this afternoon.
-T. E. Doling and J. H. Doling went to Cherokee Sunday afternoon
to attend the funeral of Will Miles, which was held there that
afternoon.
-Mr. and Mrs. Dave Ginger are the parents of a 9-½ pound baby
girl born March 6. She has been named Wanda Eileen. Mrs. Dolly
Matheson spent several days at the home of her brother caring for
the mother and baby.
Echo of Accident Near Primghar Reaches Court
According to the Sioux City Journal, suit has been brought in
court against Rev. Robert Cowling by the administrator of the
estate of Louis Reimers, who lost his life in a collision of
automobiles near Primghar late last summer. The Journal says:
"A counterclaim for $37,140 has been filed in district court
by Rev. Robert Cowling, 522 Center street, pastor of St. Paul's
Episcopal church here, in the suit brought against him by George
Swaine, Moneta, Ia., as administrator of the estate of Louis
Reimers, for $23,800, for Reimers' death in an automobile
accident. Rev. Mr. Cowling states that in addition to his Sioux
City charge he is pastor of Calvary chapel, Morningside, Trinity
church at Mapleton, and St. George's church at Lemars. He alleges
that on August 27, 1931, while riding with his wife, Mrs.
Florence Cowling, and his daughters, Marjorie and Edytha, in his
automobile driven by another daughter, Stephanie, the car and one
driven by Reimers collided near Primghar, Iowa. He alleges that
his wife and daughters, Stephanie and Marjorie, have assigned
their claims to him. He blames Reimers, who was fatally injured,
for the accident. The pastor states he suffered concussion of the
brain and was unconscious for 10 days. He avers that he never
will have the vigorous, active mind that he possessed prior to
receiving the injuries and that he suffers from loss of memory.
He is asking for $16,640 for his own injuries and damages to the
automobile. Mrs. Cowling suffered a wrenched back and other
injuries, has not the full use of her right arm and will have to
undergo an operation for injury to her right knee, the pastor
alleges and demands $7,000 on her behalf. On behalf of his
daughter, Marjorie, who suffered concussion of the brain and
injury to her eyesight, he demands $10,000 and for his daughter,
Stephanie, who suffered from shock and injury to her nerves, he
asks for $1,505. Both girls were student at Morningside college
and their studies were interrupted, he alleges."
Sanborn Man Disappears
Sanborn Pioneer: Grave fears are being entertained this
week concerning Fred A. Johnson, a local ex-serviceman, who has
been missing from his home since last Wednesday. Contact has been
made with his relatives and friends but his whereabouts still
remains a mystery. The last report is that an acquaintance saw
him at an oil station at Sioux Rapids, Monday afternoon. A
broadcast to locate him was arranged Tuesday noon from Yankton,
S. D., and it is hoped the message reached him.
Mr. Johnson is suffering from a disability alleged to have been
received in the service during the World War, and as yet had not
been able to secure hospital treatment or compensation. It is
thought that his unforeseen absence might have been caused,
either by his mental condition, or by an effort to substantiate
his claim with the Veteran's Bureau, and that he might have in
mind visiting either the bureau or a hospital. Anyone knowing of
his whereabouts or having information that may lead to locating
him should communicate immediately with the Legion Post or with
his wife here.
Arthur C. Gaskill
Colome, S. Dak. Times: Arthur Cyrenius Gaskill, youngest
son of Mr. and Mrs. Ona O. Gaskill, was born in Colome on
September 14, 1917. He finished the grades of the Colome school
last year and this year was a member of the freshman class of the
local high school.
Arthur was baptized in the Colome Methodist church at the age of
5 years and at the age of 12 became an active member of the
church, being one of the ushers during the past year. Tho but a
boy, he maintained an outstanding loyalty and devotion to his
Christ and his church, seldom absenting himself from the services
of either church of Sunday school.
In his home life, Arthur was cheerful in the performance of his
duties and devotion, always expressing in his own happy way his
love for parents, brothers and sister. His pleasant greeting and
happy smile endeared him to his many friends and classmates.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 in the
Methodist church. Rev. H. D. Clark preached the sermon and a
large choir furnished the music. A special number was sung by
Miss Edith Gaskill, of Burke, a cousin of the deceased. Following
the church service burial took place in the Colome cemetery.
The Times last week told of Arthur's last illness and
death and the bereavement of father and mother, his brothers,
Ellerton and Vincent, and sister Lorna, and the sincere sorrow of
the many friends of the family who mourn the passing of this
splendid boy.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O’Brien co. Iowa
March 24, 1932
Court News
-Elizabeth Goris has filed her petition in equity asking for a
divorce from Johannes Goris, on the grounds that the defendant
became and is now addicted to habitual drunkenness and spends all
he can earn for liquor and by reason thereof has failed to
support the plaintiff. Plaintiff also alleges that she married
the defendant at Orange City, on the 14th day of April 1910 and
that she lived with the defendant until the 22nd day of September
1931.
-A transcript of the guardianship proceedings of the estate of
Emma Hintz from Buena Vista county has been filed for record with
the Clerk of the District Court.
-Reka Van Kekerix has been appointed guardian of the property of
Lavonne Van Kekerix and Donald Van Kekerix and her bond set at
$5000.
-The instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of
Albert Johnson, deceased, late of Hartley, Iowa has been filed
for probate and the 11th day of April has been set for the
hearing and proving of said instrument.
-A transcript of the estate proceedings of Henry Post from Sioux
County has been filed with the Clerk.
-John W. Cavens of Sanborn has been appointed administrator of
the estate of Peter A. Hickey, deceased, last of Sanborn, Iowa.
-An instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of
Mary Francis Pruyn, deceased, late of Sanborn, has been filed for
probate and the 18th day of April has been set for the probate of
the same.
Mrs. Eliza Hanson Buried in Waterman Cemetery
Mrs. Eliza Hanson, of Sioux Rapids, passed away after a months
illness, Friday. She had had an attack of the flu and a stroke
and had been a sufferer from cancer for some time. Funeral
services were held at Sioux Rapids Monday afternoon and the body
was brought to Sutherland for burial in the Waterman cemetery,
beside three children of the deceased. The Hansons lived in
Sutherland for a period of ten years but moved away several years
ago. All of the six children living were here. They are Mrs.
Merwin Morris, Mrs. Guy Betchel and Mrs. Pearl Hutchinson, all of
Council Bluffs; Guy Hanson of Sioux City; Clyde Hanson of
Virginia, Minn.; and Mrs. Harry Funk of Luverne, Minn. Mrs.
Raymond Powell is a niece of Mrs. Hanson.
Stork Express
-A six and one-quarter pound by was born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Bedwell at the C. C. Otte home, on Sunday, March 20. He has been
named Kenneth Charles Marshall.
-Mr. and Mrs. Horace Martin are the proud parents of a daughter
born Monday, March 21, at the Hughes hospital. She weighed nine
and one-half pounds and has been given the name Lorna Lavonne.
Walter Sewell is wearing a broad grin, as this is his first
grandchild.
-Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hansell, of Manchester, are the parents of
an 8 pound son, born Thursday, March 17. Mrs. Hansell will be
remembered here as Miss Alma Engel, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Gustav Engel.
-Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Reimers are the proud parents of a daughter
born Thursday, March 17 at the Sioux Valley hospital in Cherokee.
-Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wede of Artesia, California are the parents
of a 7 ½ pound son born March 13. He has been named Warner
Delbert. Mrs. Wede formerly was Miss Alvena Peters, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. John Peters.
Barry - Byram
Friends were pleasantly surprised at the announcement of the
marriage of McEwin Byram and Miss Mabelle Barry, which took place
at Canton, S. Dak., March 19. The ceremony took place at the
Methodist parsonage, Rev. Winkle officiating. The couple was
attended by Mr. A. Johnson and Miss Edith Shirkey of Royal, Iowa.
The bride wore a blue flat crepe dress with accessories to match.
Miss Shirkey was dressed in blue also. The groom wore a gray
business suit, and the best man a blue business suit. The bride
is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barry at Royal. She
graduated from the Royal high school and is now engaged in
teaching at the Maple Grove school east of Sutherland. The groom
is the son of Mrs. Phoebe Byram of Calumet. He is now employed at
the Firestone Tire Shop at Spencer, Iowa. The new couple will
make their home at 175 West 3rd Street at Spencer, Iowa. The
community extends congratulations.
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Harris, Mrs. R. B. Woolston and Mr. and Mrs.
J. S. Woolston attended the funeral of Mr. Rollie Fuller at
Hawarden Tuesday.
Mrs. W. W. Armstrong went to Cherokee Friday to see Mrs. John
Glidden, who was very ill. She returned home Saturday afternoon
with Mr. and Mrs. K. J. Reiste and Robert who were Cherokee
visitors. Mrs. Glidden passed away Sunday and Mr. and Mrs.
Armstrong attended the funeral services which were held in
Cherokee Wednesday afternoon.
20 Years Ago - Items taken from the files of The
Sutherland Courier - March 22, 1912
-Lester Bidwell is prancing high since yesterday morning, all on
account of the arrival of a bouncing big boy who arrived with the
subsistence of the blizzard Wednesday night.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O’Brien co. Iowa
March 31, 1932
Stork Express
-Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Wagner, of Primghar, are the parents
of a son born Tuesday morning, March 29th. This is the fourth son
in the Wagner family.
-Mr. and Mrs. Leo Dougherty are the parents of a baby girl born
March 23. She weighed 6 ½ pounds and has been named Fay. Mrs.
Dougherty and baby are at the home of her mother, Mrs. Dollie
Matheson.
Salesman Killed at Cherokee Crossing
Walter A. Hambrock, salesman for the Pickard Motor Co.
at Cherokee, was killed when struck by a passenger train bound
for Sioux Falls at 3:30 o'clock last Thursday afternoon. The
accident happened at the crossing north of Cherokee. Mr. Hambrock
was alone in the machine. It was being driven west when struck by
the pilot of the locomotive and was thought to have been better
than half way over the crossing. The wrecked car was an Essex,
property of the Pickard company. Hambrock was thrown against a
door in the car and his body quite badly crushed. There were also
several bones broken, and it is believed that death came
instantly. Bits of wreckage from the automobile were strewn along
the right of way for 200 yards. A wife and three children survive
the deceased.
-Mr. and Mrs. Herluf Jensen, who were married in Minneapolis
Friday, spent the weekend in Sutherland.
-Leroy Scott and son Ralph motored to Springfield, S. Dak. Friday
to attend the funeral of Mrs. George Scott which was held
Saturday. They returned Sunday.
Father of Herbert De Ritter Passes Away
Mr. De Ritter passed away March 22 at the home of his
son Herbert De Ritter on the John Doyle farm. Mr. De Ritter was
92 years of age and very active until within the last 3 weeks
when he suffered an attack of flu. Funeral services were held at
the house Saturday at 11 a.m. and burial was made at Hospers,
Iowa. Pall bearers were George Halstrom, F. Leonard, Lee Yale,
Will Menke, Mr. Hoppe and John Brink. The condition of the roads
made it impossible to use cars or hearse and on the dirt roads
five wagons and teams were used to convey the remains and people
to the gravel where the hearse and cars waited. We extend
sympathy to the De Ritter family in this sad hour.
20 Years Ago - Items taken from the files of The
Sutherland Courier - March 29, 1912
-Mrs. Asa McCulla is spending a few days with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Warren, to acquaint little Miss Helen
Charlotte with her new relatives.
-An item of importance which escaped us until it is now pretty
old news is the marriage of Mr. Samuel Flinders and Mrs. Azora
Bradstreet, which occurred on March 6, 1912.
Forty-Five Years Ago - Items taken from the files of The
Sutherland Courier - April 1, 1887
-Born, March 28, 1887, to Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Hitchings,
a daughter.
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