Iowa Old Press
Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O’Brien co. Iowa
October 6, 1932
3 Weddings During Week
Van Etten - Peters
Mrs. Ella Van Etten and Otto Peters gave their many friends in
this community a nice surprise last Thursday when word reached
here of their marriage in Vermillon, S. Dak. They were married
there that day and have been spending the past week in South
Dakota. Mr. and Mrs. Peters are expected in Sutherland the last
of the week.
Jordan - Curry
A wedding of interest to Sutherland friends was that of Miss
Saralou Jordan, daughter of Mrs. Kittie Jordan, of Sutherland and
Mr. Edward D. Curry of Beckley, W. Va., which took place this
morning, October 6, at Harlan, Iowa. The ceremony took place at
half past seven o'clock, and the only witness was Miss Mae
Virden, an intimate friend of Miss Jordan's, who is teaching at
Harlan. Immediately after the service they left on a wedding trip
which will include stop s at Lincoln, Nebr., Oklahoma City,
Nashville, Tenn., with side trips into the mountains near
Nashville. Mrs. Curry is a graduate of Cornell College and for
several years has taught in West Virginia. Mr. Curry is County
Agent of Raleigh county with headquarters at Beckley, where they
will make their home.
Faust - Rohrs
A very happy wedding was solemnized at the St. John's
Lutheran church at Germantown, Iowa Sunday evening at 7:00
o'clock when Miss Marie Faust, daughter of Mrs. Wm. Faust Sr. of
Calumet became the bride of Mr. Ernest Rohrs of Paullina, Iowa.
The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev. Steiger in the
presence of relatives and friends. The couple was attended by
Dora Faust, sister of the bride, and Walter Rohrs, brother of the
groom.
The bride was beautifully attired in a long gown of wine colored
chiffon velvet and carried a shower bouquet of white and yellow
roses. The bridesmaid wore a long gown of brown chiffon velvet
and carried an arm bouquet. The groom wore the conventional blue,
and the best man wore a brown suit. Immediately after the
ceremony they proceeded to the home of the bride's mother, where
a wedding dinner was given in honor of the newlyweds. The room
and table were tastefully decorated with yellow and white, the
bride's chosen colors. After the dinner a number of friends came
and gave the couple a charivari. The bride is well known in this
community, and Mr. Rohrs has lived all his life near Paullina.
Both have a host of friends.
Guests at dinner included the bride's mother, Mrs. Wm. Faust Sr.,
Mr. and Mrs. George Rohrs of Paullina, parents of the groom, Mr.
and Mrs. Helmet Rohrs of Paullina, Mr. and Mrs. Rheiny Rohrs of
Sanborn, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Frerk and family, Mr. and Mrs.
Wm. Appledorn Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Faust Jr., Evelyn Eggers,
Carl Faust, Fritz Witte, Willie Wieselman and Herman Bode of
Paullina. The young couple left the following day for a short
honeymoon at Britt, Iowa.
Stork Express
-Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Doing are the proud parents of a baby
daughter, born Friday, September 30. She weighed seven pounds and
has been named Patricia Sue.
-A son, Gerry Lee was born to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Moffin, of
Marshalltown, on September 27. Mrs. Moffin was formerly Miss
Viola Jurgensen, of Calumet.
-A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Draper on Tuesday,
Oct. 4th.
-Mr. and Mrs. Robert Perrin, of Ida Grove, are rejoicing over the
arrival of a daughter on Friday, Sept. 30, at Cherokee, Iowa.
Mrs. Perrin was Florence Stearns before her marriage.
DEATHS
Dr. W. E. Sproule Dies at Humboldt Thursday
Dr. W. E. Sproule, for 17 years a practicing physician at
Peterson and quite well known here, passed away last Thursday
night at Humboldt. He was 55 years of age. Dr. Sproule and Mrs.
Sproule had resided in that city for the past ten years. Funeral
services were held Monday in the Congregational church at
Humboldt and burial made there. Dr. and Mrs. T. D. Kas were in
attendance. Dr. Sproule was born in Canada and graduated from
Queens College, Toronto. He was in the service during the world
war, stationed at Camp Humphreys, Va. The deceased is survived by
his wife and daughter Lorna, who is Mrs. Clyde Smith, wife of a
Cleveland dentist.
John Schmitz
John Schmitz of Hawarden died at Cherokee of heart attack last
Friday morning. Funeral service was held at 10 o'clock Monday
morning at the Sacred Heart church in Sutherland, with Rev.
Bausch officiating. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. Rev. Father
Conway of Hawarden attended the funeral. Mr. Schmitz died while
attending the funeral of his brother. He complained of feeling
warm and stepped out of the house to fall dead. The Schmitz
family lived in Sutherland at one time and Mr. Schmitz was the
owner of the building formerly occupied by Jim's Cafe.
Court News
-The final report of Jennie Douma, as Guardian of the property of
Jeannette De Hoogh and Julia Douma, was approved by the court,
the guardian discharged and her bonds released as to these
minors.
-G. C. Murray, executor of the estate of James Donohue, was
granted permission by the Court to install a furnace in a house
owned by the estate.
-The court set October 17th at ten o'clock am as the date for the
hearing on the final report of the executor of the estate of
Thomas Gaffey, deceased.
-The court reduced the bond of A. H. Cobb, administrator of the
estate of F. W. Cram, to $3,000.00.
-The last will and testament of John Kramer was admitted to
probate and Tjetje Kramer was appointed executor.
October 4, 1912 - One of the most elaborate social functions of
the year was the marriage of Miss Laura Shumway to Lloyd T.
Mitchell, of Algona, which took place at the beautiful home of
Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Shumway last Wednesday, October 2, at one p.m.
The Hessenius case went to the jury at Cherokee last Friday
morning and after five hours deliberation they brought in a
verdict of guilty of manslaughter. The sentence is eight years
and eight hundred dollars. The defense at once announced that the
case would be fought through every court but what the defendant
should be freed.
Forty-Five Years Ago - October 7, 1887
-Mrs. H. Tiffany, who moved with her family from Highland
township to Kansas a couple of years ago, died of malarial fever.
A daughter, Hattie is reported as lying at the point of death, as
is Miss Lottie Squires.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O’Brien co. Iowa
October 13, 1932
John Ellers Killed at Paullina
John Ellers, about 60 years of age, and a resident of Paullina
was killed yesterday (Wednesday) morning when he stepped in front
of the morning train as it went through Paullina. He is survived
by his wife.
Court News
-The case of State of Iowa vs. Glenn Bobzien, the defendant plead
guilty to an indictment charging him with desertion and the court
fixed October 24 as the date for sentence.
-The Grand Jury reported late Thursday, returning 8 indictments.
Those indictments returned wherein the defendant is now in
custody are: State of Iowa vs. Harold Albert Ewoldt, charged with
the crime of desertion. When brought before the court for
arraignment, Harold Albert Ewoldt stated to the court that he
desired an attorney and the court granted him until October 19th
to plead.
-Martha Schildts obtained a decree of divorce from William
Schildts on the grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment and
desertion.
Stork Express
-A baby daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wittrock last Tuesday,
October 4th. She has been named Betty Ann.
Fred Oeffner and his mother left Wednesday evening for Rockwell
City to attend the funeral of Mr. John Hepp which was held
Friday.
Twenty Years Ago - October 11, 1912
-Paullina Star: Two of Paullina's popular young people
slipped one over on their friends here yesterday by going to
Sioux City where they were quietly married. Dame gossip has had
Miss Audala E. McFeeters and C. E. Elliott married numerous
times, but this time she was forestalled.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O’Brien co. Iowa
October 20, 1932
Prew - Lundvall
The marriage of Miss Esther Prew to Mr. Reynold Lundvall of
Boxholm, was announced this week. The ceremony was performed at
Sioux Falls, S. Dak. on Tuesday, October 11, at four o'clock in
the afternoon. The bride wore a brown afternoon dress with
accessories to match. The groom was attired in a gray business
suit. The couple was unattended. The bride is the eldest daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. John Prew. She was graduated from the Sutherland
High School with the class of 1929. She later took nurse's
training at Fort Dodge and has been at home for the last eighteen
months. Mr. Lundvall is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. P.
Lundvall of Boxholm. He was graduated from Central High School in
Minneapolis in 1921. He has been engaged in the grocery business.
After the ceremony they went to Boxholm and spent the remained of
the week with relatives. Their plans for the immediate future are
indefinite. Open house for the newly-weds was held at the John
Prew home Monday evening, when about a hundred and twenty
relatives and friends came in for the evening. Refreshments were
served to the guests who came to wish Mr. and Mrs. Lundvall
happiness.
Court News
-Norma Jeffers Nye obtained a decree of divorce from William
Herbert Nye and the custody of her three minor children.
-In the estate of Fred Guse, deceased, the surviving spouse,
Augusta Guse, filed her election to take under the will of her
husband.
-The final report of Mary J. Rohwer, executrix of the estate of
Bernard F. Rohwer, deceased, was approved by the court and the
executrix discharged and the estate matter closed.
-The annual report of the Sanborn Savings Bank, guardian of the
property of Donald Charles Rentz, was approved by the court.
-The annual report of Mrs. Louisa Mertens, guardian of the
property of Donald Charles Rentz, was approved by the court.
-The annual report of Mrs. Louisa Mertens, guardian of the
property of Vernon William Breitbarth, was approved by the court
and all disbursements confirmed.
-The final report of Ed. J. Ralston and Albert H. Meyer,
executors of the estate of John E. Ralston, was approved by the
court and the executors discharged.
-The final report of the executrix of the estate of Fred W. Hons,
deceased, was approved by the court and the executrix discharged
and her bonds released.
-The final reports of the executors of the estate of Elizabeth
Story and the estate of John Elmer Britton, deceased, were
approved by the court and the executors and administrators
discharged and the estate matters closed.
-The final report of the First National Bank of Primghar, Iowa,
as executor of the estate of Thomas Gaffey, deceased, was
approved by the court, the executor was discharged and the estate
matter full closed, and the bonds of the executor released.
Wm. Schuett Passes Away - Death Comes Tuesday Noon;
Funeral Services Will be Held Friday at Methodist Church
Wm. Schuett passed away Tuesday noon, Oct. 18th, at his home
north of town. Shortly before his death he suffered a stroke of
apoplexy. For some time prior to that he had not been well.
Funeral services will be held at the Methodist Church Friday
afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. Corwin Taylor in charge.
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Swanson and family were at Sac City Sunday to
attend the funeral services for Mr. Swanson's father, S. A.
Swanson, who passed away Thursday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sewell, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Gilbert and
Lincoln Adams attended the funeral of Mr. Swanson's father at Sac
City Sunday.
Mrs. Henry Hass Sr. has received the sad news that her sister in
New York has passed away.
Twenty Years Ago - October 17, 1912
-A new granddaughter to Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Waterhouse made her
appearance at the E. F. Broders home at Hartley last Sunday.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O’Brien co. Iowa
October 27, 1932
Card of Thanks
We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to the choir and to each
and every one who so kindly assisted use in every way after the
loss of our dear father.
Fred, Ralph, Lottie, Carl and Clara Schuett.
Wm. Schuett Funeral Held - Deceased Was Born in Germany
69 Years Ago and Had Lived in This County Since 1889
Funeral services for Wm. Schuett, who died from a stroke and
other complications last Tuesday noon, were held at the Methodist
church Friday afternoon with Rev. Corwin Taylor in charge. Burial
was in Waterman cemetery. Music was furnished by Mrs. Frank
Bruner and Herman Behmer, who sang, accompanied by Miss Frances
Bruner at the piano. The deceased is survived by five children.
1863 - William Schuett - 1932
William Schuett, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schuett, was born
June 25, 1863, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, and died October
18, 1932, being 69 years, 3 months and 23 days old. At the age of
23 he came to the United States and settled in Scott county,
Iowa, where his parents had preceded him a year before. In 1889
he came to O'Brien county to live. The following year he was
united in marriage to Mary Jebsen. They established their home on
the farm seven miles northeast of Sutherland, where the family
still resides.
Twelve children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Schuett, six of them
dying in infancy and one daughter, Anna passing away January 8,
1928. The mother died in the same year, December 19th. The five
living children are Fred, Ralph, Charlotte, Carl and Clara, all
living at home. He is also survived by three grandchildren, a
brother, Henry Schuett of Aurgusville, N. D., and a sister, Mrs.
Henry Schroeder of Manilla.
When a boy in Germany Mr. Schuett was baptized and confirmed in
the Lutheran church. Those from a distance attending the funeral
were Henry Schuett and two daughters of Aurgusville, North Dak.,
Paul Schuett of Harwood, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schroeder of
Manilla.
John Nott Erects Station to Broadcast
John Nott, son of Fred Nott of Calumet and a Junior in the
Calumet High School, has developed a radio broadcasting station
in the tower room of his father's home. He has applied for his
first license and expects to receive it as soon as he completes
learning his code.
Court News
-The court decreed the estates of Bernard Rowher and Fred Guse
exempt from the payment of an inheritance tax.
-Russell L. Boies obtained a decree of divorce from Hazel J.
Boies on the grounds of desertion.
-Minnie Pauli obtained a decree of divorce from Rudolph H. Pauli
on the grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment and non-support.
The plaintiff did not appear in the matter and the decree was
entered in default of appearance.
-In the case of Webster B. Todd, executor of the estate of Ella
Temple Bray Graham, deceased, vs. Annie Graham et al, which was
an action to quiet title. The court held that the plaintiff is
the absolute owner in fee simple of the real estate involved.
Cal Waggoner Dies Suddenly
Brother of Jacob Waggoner Dies Sunday Night; Old Resident of
Highland Township
Cal Waggoner, a resident of the Grant-Highland community, and a
brother of Jacob Waggoner, of Sutherland, passed away suddenly
Sunday night, as a result of a heart attack. Mr. Waggoner had
lived in O'Brien county 68 years and was the oldest pioneer, from
the point of continuous residence, in the county. He is survived
by his wife, four sons and two daughters. Funeral services were
held Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist church in Primghar, and
burial was in the cemetery there. Among those from Sutherland who
attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Waggoner, Mr. and
Mrs. Chas. Waggoner, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Warren, Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Waggoner, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Wittrock, Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
Waggoner, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Sweeney, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Sweeney,
Guy Bidwell, Mrs. Martin Klema and Mrs. Emil Propp.
F. S. McCain Dies in Canada; Former Resident Here
Richard Clifton received word Monday of the death of F. S. McCain
[sic, McKean, see 10 Nov 1932, p. 6], on October 20, at his home
at Dickson, Alberta, Canada. No particulars have been received.
Mr. McCain was a resident of this community many years ago,
living southeast of town.
Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson and Beulah, and Mrs. Chas. Bryant were
in Primghar Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs. H. C. Wilson,
[garbled text, implying possible "step" relationship].
For the last several years, Mrs. Wilson had made her home in
Oral, S. Dak. At the time of her death, last Thursday, she was
visiting her son, Vance Hannan, at Livingston, Wis. Funeral
services were held in the Methodist church in Primghar, and
burial was made in the Primghar cemetery.
Twenty Years Ago - October 24, 1912
-An unusual event of great interest took place t the residence of
Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Sutton, at Brookings, S. D. on October 5,
being an all day celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of their
wedding. It was a privilege to participate in the celebration of
the golden wedding of a couple into whose family of six, with
their 17 children, death had never entered.
-Mrs. M. Schwerdtfeger had the pleasure last week of a visit from
a brother, John Rinehart, of Tama county, whom she had not seen
for thirty years. He was accompanied by his wife.
Forty-Five Years Ago - October 28, 1887
-Married - at the Reager House in Sutherland, Sunday, October 23,
1887, by Rev. H. C. Laye, Mr. Ed Clift and Miss Essie Reager,
both of Sutherland.
-Died - in Sutherland, Iowa, October 20, Mary A., wife of L. J.
Price, aged 26 years, 5 months and 4 days.
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