Iowa Old Press
Emmetsburg Democrat; Emmetsburg, Iowa, Wednesday, June 3,
1885
IOWA CONDENSED
-- Daniel Moore, aged 66 years, died at Davenport. He was one of
the pioneers of that section, having lived there 45 years. He was
widely known during the war as a contractor.
-- Thirty buildings were burned in the business portion of
Lansing, Iowa., including both printing offices, the
"Mirror" and "Journal." The fire destroyed
the best brick and stone houses in the city. Loss, over $100,000.
-- Charles Hayes committed suicide at Newton by taking
strychnine. He was under the influence of liquor at the time, and
this is said to have been the cause of his rash act. He was a
married man about 35 years of age, and came a few months ago from
Joliet, Illinois.
-- A lovesick swain named Hubbard Cuttings, aged 23 years,
committed suicide by taking a dose of strychnine at Otoe, in
Woodbury county, because Ollie Wendell's mother would not let her
marry him. At the funeral the dead man's sweetheart fainted and
fell across the coffin.
-- Mr. B. Harris, a prominent druggist and an old resident of
Creston, took morphine. In less than half an hour he became
unconscious, was partially revived and conveyed home. Medical aid
was once called and did all possible that could be done but he
could not be revived to consciousness. He died from the effects.
He was mostly under the influence of liquor for the past week. He
told his wife that he was going to take quinine before taking the
fatal drugs. It is thought to be altogether accidental. He stood
high as a Mason and was buried by that fraternity.
FIRE AT LANSING
The principal business block of Lansing, Iowa was destroyed by
fire on the morning of the 23d.
The fire originated in the rear of the Concert block, a fine
three-story building, and swept south and east consuming the
Lansing bank, post office, Lansing Mirror and Journal offices,
stores, the hotel and dwellings, in all forty holdings. The
LaCrosse fire department was telegraphed for and started on a
special train but turned back from Caledonia, the fire being
under control. The heaviest losses are Hazleton & Thomas, of
the Bank of Lansing a fine brick two-story building; John Tully,
a grocer and news store, having a stock just purchased; J. F.
Metcalf, of the Lansing Mirror printing office; J. W. Kochley,
fancy goods, brick store; L. Finks and G. L. Soam, both dealers
in boots and shoes and carrying heavy stocks; L.T. Elmendorf,
jeweler and millinery; J. B. Thorp, boots and shoes; F. W. Wagner
harness shop, brick building with a large stock; Journal printing
office; W. McBay building, groceries; Spencer & Morgan's
dwelling house, and several others. A small percentage of the
general stock of goods was saved. The total loss is about
$100,000, insurance estimated at $60,000. A strong west wind was
blowing which threatened the entire city. A steamer was started
from LaCrosse, but being delayed on account of a break in the
telegraph wire, was ordered back. The city is wrapped in gloom
and a feeling of profound sorrow pervades the entire community.
TERRIBLE TRAGEDY
A special from Greene, Iowa, to the State Register, says James A.
Yarger, of that place has just received the sad news of the
horrible murder in New Mexico, of his sister, her husband, their
little boy Eddie and four other persons -- seven in all, by a
robber who entered the house at night for plunder. The little
girl, Nellie Maybury, was shot in the side and escape. She will
live. Mr. Maybury kept a boarding house, and one of the borders
was a physician, who was in the habit of keeping considerable
money on his person. This gentleman slept on the second floor,
and in attempting to rob him a robber, Nelson by name, awoke him,
and as the slumbering man jumped up he received a ball through
his heart. The fire awoke Mr. Maybury, who was downstairs.
He ran up with a lamp in his hand and was instantly shot dead in
his tracks. Rushing downstairs Nelson shot Mrs. Maybury, who had
also got up. The shot not killing her, she ran out of the house,
but was pursued by the villain and shot fatally the second time,
falling into a ditch and a log rolled on top of her, and then
returning to the house, John Maybury was killed as he was coming
downstairs. The murderer then went to the room occupied by the
little boy Eddie, and placed his revolver so close to the child's
head that he blew it off. The citizens being aroused, attempted
to capture Nelson, but before that was accomplished he killed two
other persons. The villain was immediately shot to death by the
infuriated people. Mr. Yarger is almost prostate with grief. His
brother has gone to New Mexico after little Nellie.
LOCAL NEWS
-- John Dooley had the misfortune to lose a valuable horse a few
days ago. Overfeeding being the cause.
-- Robert Owens, an old and well respected citizen of this
county, is lying dangerously ill at his home in Ayrshire.
-- G. P. Davenport has removed his grocery, flour and feed store
to the building formerly occupied by W. A. Weaver. This is a good
location.
-- William Cordingly spent the Sabbath with his daughter, Mrs. J.
Blossom, of Emmetsburg, returning on a Sunday evening passenger.
-- Algona Republican.
-- Patrick Fagan of Ayrshire called last Thursday to renew his
subscription to the Democrat for another year. Mr. Fagan informs
us that wolves are quite numerous in his neighborhood and causing
considerable mischief; he says that he killed seven Tuesday and
three Saturday.
-- John Reardon, who has been in the employ of the B.C. R. &
N railway company as operator for some length of time, has
recently been promoted to the position of train dispatcher on
this division of the road, with headquarters at Estherville. Mr.
Reardon is a young man of steady habits and is well-qualified for
this responsible position.
-- John Owens of Waseca, Minnesota, was visiting relatives at
Ayrshire last week. He left for home Saturday evening.
-- John Donovan recently sold his billiard hall on Broadway to
James King, who is now in possession. John will engage in other
business in the near future.
MARRIED
At the residence of the bride's father in Emmet County, on
Friday, May 29, 1885, by Rev M. K. Gordon, of Spirit Lake, Mr.
James Rae to Miss Helena Mulroney.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. Edward Mulroney, one of the most
enterprising farmers of Emmet County. She is a young lady sure to
do her share toward making the fortune and happiness of her
companion. Mr. Rae has been a resident of Emmet County for a
number of years and is an honest, industrious young man. The
Democrat congratulates the happy pair and sincerely hopes that
their future may be as full of comfort and sunshine as the day
which witnessed their nuptials.
RUTHVEN
-- We regret to record the serious illness of Mrs. O. L. Root
whose life for a few days has been despaired of. At last accounts
she was alive but reported beyond recovery.
Emmetsburg Democrat; Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa,
Wednesday, June 10, 1885
IOWA CONDENSED
-- A brother and sister named Kelly, aged 16 and 12 respectively,
were killed by lightning in Preston township, Plymouth county.
-- Lucian Rogers, a 12-year-old son of Professor Rogers, of
Marshalltown, was drowned in the Iowa river at that place, on the
30th. The father is the city's superintendent of schools, and the
event causes much grief.
-- Mr. Martin Flynn, state treasurer of the Irish National League
for Iowa, has acknowledged the recent receipt of $100 from Father
McMenomy’s parish of Council Bluffs, for the Irish
Parliamentary fund, and $40 for the same purpose from the A.O.H.
and Saint Joseph's T.A. society of What Cheer. These are the
amounts promised from the above named places at the state
convention of the league lately held in Des Moines.
-- William Stolteben, proprietor of the oldest merchant tailoring
establishment in Dubuque, made an assignment for the benefit of
his creditors. The announcement was a complete surprise to the
public, as he was considered one of the soundest merchants in
Dubuque, having conducted business there for 29 years. His
principal creditor is John Helleman, of Galena, and his wife. His
liabilities and assets are given as $26,000. Puer Kiene is the
assignee.
-- John Ash was convicted at Oskaloosa of the murder of James
Summers, and will be sent up for ten years.
LOCAL NEWS
--B.E. Kelly has rented the front rooms over the store of Charles
H. Johnston, and has now as fine a location for his law office as
there is in town.
-- a carpenter named Cornelius McCann who formerly resided at
this place, was crushed to death at Sanborn one day last week by
the tender of an engine falling on him while at work in the
machine shops. His remains were taken to Algona for internment.
-- Miss Mary Washington, the lady candidate for post-mistress at
Ruthven, was in Emmetsburg on Saturday. Her brother, M.
Washington accompanied her.
-- P. H. Owens was in the city last Friday on business connected
with the post office in Ayrshire. Mr. Owens has been strongly
endorsed, and will, no doubt, receive the appointment.
-- T. J. Duffy had a large ice chamber in connection with his
slaughterhouse where temperatures stand almost at freezing point.
This is quite convenient, as meat can be kept entirely fresh at
all times.
-- J. M. Coonan of Spencer, made us a pleasant call last Monday.
Mr. Coonan is a candidate for postmaster in Spencer, and will, in
all probability, receive the appointment.
-- James Foy will take possession of Nick Koch's building
situated south of Cady & Shea’s drugstore, the latter
part of the week. He will have a temperance billiard hall.
-- J. M. Hefley has added to his livery outfit another single
rig, being a new phaeton and a quiet, gentle horse which he
especially invites ladies to drive.
RUTHVEN
-- Lewis's Sporon, our popular mayor, is building a fine upright
to his residence and says when finished will be one of the best
in town -- the house, not the upright.
-- We are glad to learn that Mrs. O. L. Root is so far recovered
as to be beyond danger.
WEST BEND
-- John Gallagher has rented the Lund building and is running a
temperance hall.
-- Miss Mary Goldtrap is to teach the town school the coming
term.
-- Tip Thatcher now sports a new buggy.
-- William Amos is setting them up to the boys. It is a bouncing
girl this time.
BORN
To Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Brown on Monday, June 1, 1885, a son.
To Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shea on Friday, June 5, 1885, a son.
Emmetsburg Democrat; Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa,
Wednesday, June 17, 1885
RUTHVEN
-- Sid Walker has become tired of being called a widower, so went
to Des Moines Saturday for his better half. They will return
Wednesday.
-- A new arrival in our midst is a girl at Sam Simington’s,
3 miles north of town. Mrs. S. and the little one are doing well
and Sam is reported out of danger.
-- Miss Annie Forbist and George Chaffe were married Saturday
evening at the residence of Thos. McCormack, Rev. Mr. Weimer
officiating. The ceremony was a quiet one, only a few of the
bride's friends and neighbors being invited. The very best wishes
of all go with them.
-- Mr. and Mrs. M. Higley were visiting their daughter Mrs.
Guilford, on Sunday.
-- A new coat of paint now ornaments the Highland House. The
proprietor, M. Whitman still presides inside, and proves his
popularity by his constantly increasing patronage.
IOWA CONDENSED
-- It is claimed there are no saloons in Henry county.
-- Mrs. David Hawthorn, of LeClaire, who celebrated her
sixty-sixth wedding anniversary in January last, has just died at
the age of 88. Her aged husband survives her.
-- James Alword, about 20 years of age, and well-known and highly
respected, was killed by falling under the cars while jumping
from a train at West Burlington. He was employed at the Murray
Iron Works, and took the train for the shops. In jumping from the
car onto the platform he slipped and fell on the track, the
wheels of the rear track passing diagonally over his right thigh,
and almost severing the leg from the body. He died soon after.
-- William Brux, a well-known Council Bluffs German, is said to
have recently brought fourteen persons from Germany, where he has
been on a visit to this country, to aid in operating a starch
factory he contemplates starting in Council Bluffs.
DOUBLE LYNCHING
Another horrible Iowa lynching tragedy was enacted in the streets
of Eldora, Hardin county, early on the morning of June 5, an
extra of the Eldora Herald issued that day contains the following
account:
Our people were startled from their slumber at about 1:30 o'clock
this morning by the sound of heavy blows, which echoed through
the streets. Wild cries for "Help! Help! Murder! Murder!
Barnes! Wilcox! People of Eldora, for heavens sake, save
us!" Came floating over the night air. People living near
the disturbance hastened from their beds and followed the
direction of the sound. As soon as they reached the public square
all doubts as to the cause of the unusual commotion were removed.
A masked mob had gathered round the jail, and were battering down
the doors of the structure for the purpose of securing Fin and
Manse Rainsbarger, outlaws who were confined for the attempted
murder of Drs. Underwood and Ritenour day before yesterday. The
wild shrieks of the doomed prisoners was heart rending in the
extreme.
They knew too well the meaning of that gathering of earnest and
determined men without, and the first blow upon the door sounded
their death knell. As the prospect of immediate death loomed up
before them, and their miserable, crime stained lives were to pay
the penalty for years of lawlessness, they gave expression to
their terror in the wild, despairing cries for help. The mob were
not long in gaining admittance to the jail, but it took them 15
minutes to get into the cell where the prisoners were confined, a
sledge being used to open the cell door. When the mob commenced
on the door the prisoners braced themselves against it and made a
desperate effort to hold out the avengers. Not until Manse was
shot in the cell from the outside window where they able to get
inside. When the hammering was going on the prisoners realized
what it was to die, and in their frenzy called upon the sheriff,
the marshal, and the people of Eldora for protection.
There are cries of " Murder! Help!" Could be heard for
some distance. Then they called upon George Barber, of Steamboat
Rock, who is confined in another cell for liquor selling, to tell
their families that they "died like dogs," and no one
to help them. Fin, after the door was broken in, made a dash for
liberty, but was captured outside of the jail and held up and
shot.
The work was so quickly accomplished that not many of the
citizens of the town realized what was being done until it was
all over. The men had guards stationed at all the avenues leading
to the jail and allowed no one to approach. As soon as the work
was completed the party, numbering perhaps seventy-five men,
departed quietly, going north of Jefferson street, and
disappeared in the vicinity of the lumber yard. Nightwatch
Aldrich and the editor of the Herald were the first to arrive at
the scene of the tragedy, and the sight that met their gaze was
one of ghastly horror.
Lying face downward in the street with feet toward the south,
about 15 feet from the jail, was the lifeless body of Manse
Rainesbarger, and lying partly on the sidewalk and partly
underground, upon his back, lay the body of his brother Fin. By
the light of the streetlamp he could be seen that both bodies
were literally riddled with bullets. The bodies were dressed just
as they had retired for the night, their pants and shirts being
the only clothing upon them, except Manse, who had his stockings
on. There life blood flowed from the wounds and covered them with
gore. The bodies lay in the position in which they had been left
for about half an hour, when Coroner Underwood and Marshall
Barnes had them removed to the mayor's office. Lying near the
bodies was the trunk of an oak tree, about 9 inches in diameter
and 15 feet in length. The limbs had been trimmed up to within a
few inches of the trunk, leaving them long enough to be firmly
grasped by the hand. This was the battering ram used to gain
admission to the jail, and, in the hands of strong and determined
men, only required a few moments to break down the barrier that
stood between them and the objects of their vengeance.
The mob appeared in town about one o'clock and their conveyances
consisted of nine wagons, and several of the party came on
horses.
They hitched their teams in the vicinity of Shaver's wagon
factory and the lumber yard, and proceeded to their work quickly
and quietly. A number of people heard them come in and wondered
what it meant, but as they made little noise in their
preparations, they attracted scarcely any attention. The officers
having the prisoners in charge apprehended no danger for their
safety. Some threats have been made, but no violence was openly
manifested.
The Rainsbarger gang had so long carried on their lawless
operations, that the people had settled down into an apparent
lethargy, hoping that the law would eventually punish them for
their many crimes. They doubtless would never have been molested,
and the law allowed to take its course in regard to their past
offenses had they not aroused the people to fury by the outrage
of June 3d. Marshall Barnes, who lives over the jail and has
charge of the prisoners, was awakened upon the first blow upon
the building. He immediately knew what it meant, and sprang for
the outside stairs and called for help. He started around the
building to the entrance of the jail, but was confronted with
revolvers and told to go back. He then went and aroused deputy
sheriff Boylan. Sheriff Wilcox was out of town, and has not yet
returned. A postmortem examination of the bodies will be held and
all the facts connected with the case will be brought out.
THE RAINSBARGERS
In connection with the lynching of two of the Rainsbargers at
Eldora, the Herald of that city gives the following sketch of the
family: In about the year 1856 there located in this county the
Rainsbarger family, consisting of the father, mother, five sons
and three daughters. They came from the South, and were what was
known as "poor white trash." They lived for a year or
two on the Leverton farm, 3 miles north of Steamboat Rock.
Afterwards, about 1859, they built a small cabin in the edge of
the timber near the southwest corner of Anthony Robertson Farm
north of Steamboat Rock where they eked out a precarious living
by doubtful means. It is asserted that while there they lived
principally by petty stealing. Many of the early settlers will
attest to losing stock, farming utensils, and small articles. The
old man, George Rainsbarger, was known as a quiet, peaceable
citizen, but the mother, like the mother of John Murrill, the
great land pirate and notorious thief of Kentucky, was known as a
perfect Tartar. Afterwards they opened up a 40 acre farm
northwest of Steamboat Rock, where they resided until the parents
died, and they were succeeded by their son, Frank Rainsbarger.
Fin Rainsbarger came here with his parents when he was yet a
small boy. He was known by his companions as a tough nut and a
sneak thief. He was once caught in the act of robbing his
companions at a party given at William Boyles, and was kicked out
of the house. In 1860, Peachy Rhodes chastised Fin until the
blood ran down his hands for slandering his daughter. Afterwards
he drew bead on Peachy and would have shot him but for James
Royal, Jr.. Fin then had a knife made for the avowed purpose of
stabbing Rhodes, and in 1866 he stabbed Charles Boyles to the
heart with the same knife. In 1861 Peachy Rhodes grain sacks were
burned by an incendiary in broad daylight. Peachy was then living
on the Race place, west of Eldora. Soon after the fire was
discovered, Fin Rainsbarger was seen coming out of the brush near
John Finley. Fin pulled out his revolver and shot at Finley, but,
fortunately missed him. Then, to avoid arrest, enlisted in the
army, and got as far as Dubuque, where he threw sand in his eyes,
and was rejected on account of sore eyes. The murder of Charles
Boyles was cowardly and brutal, but Fin escaped with only a two
year term in the penitentiary. This light punishment seems to
have emboldened the gang, and they have of late years lived
almost exclusively by plunder and robbery. Fin has lived for
years on a small ten-acre farm, has dressed well, kept good
horses, and supported a large family.
He was believed to be one of the parties who attempted to steal
horses from L. F. Wisner's farm near Iowa Falls three years ago,
and kept in his bed thereafter for several months from the
effects of a bullet, which he received in the lungs during the
melee from Porer, Mr. Wisner's tenant. Since the arrest of Frank
and Nate, charged with the murder of Enoch Johnson, Fin has been
active in putting up jobs for their relief, intimidating
witnesses and threatening those engaged in the prosecution. He
has been a terrible scourge to the country and no person is safe
who has incurred the displeasure of the gang. He is the reputed
leader of the gang and has done most of the planning.
Man's Rainsbargers is next to the youngest and has only been
identified with the gang since 1870. During the years 1873 -- 74
-- 75 he operated largely in stolen horses under the lead of the
notorious Jack Reed. He was arrested for stealing horses air
vent, but was not convicted, the gangs wearing him clear. He was
engaged in the attempted bank robbery at Steamboat Rock 18 months
ago, and is under indictment for the same. He evidently was
interested in or known to the design to murder Johnson, and
visited Frank and Nate the night before the murder to report.
Since the arrest of his brother he has been foremost in attempts
to intimidate and corrupt witnesses, has threatened good men for
prosecuting the boys, and was a very bad citizen.
Evidently the reason for the attack on Dr. Underwood was that, as
corner, he had been active in prosecuting the murder of Johnson,
killed last November by Frank and Nate Rainsbarger and who are
now in jail at Marshalltown.
TOWN SAYINGS
-- Street Commissioner Eaton, is extending a general invitation
to the young men of Emmetsburg to work out their poll tax.
-- Charles R. Schnuckel has opened a grocery store on Broadway in
the building formerly occupied by W. J. Moses. He is receiving
new goods daily, and will soon have his store stocked up with a
variety of goods. His new advertisement appears in another
column. Read it, and when you want anything in his line of trade,
give him a call.
-- A.W. Utter has given his farewell bow to Uncle Sam and entered
the field of journalism.
-- J. F. Nolan has bought an interest in the agricultural
warehouse of W. E. Barnhart, and hereafter will try to keep all
orders filled. Mr. Nolan was formerly engaged in this business
here, and we are glad to see him engaged in it again. This will
be a strong team. Look out for their "ad" next week.
-- Robert Shea of this place and Thomas Kirby of Nevada Township,
have received Letters Patent from the commissioner at Washington,
for a new and improved hay rake and loader combine. This machine
is far superior to the one now in use and from a close
observation of a photograph of it, we do not doubt but what the
machine will prove a success.
-- A new and popular game among Emmetsburg belles is
"bows." Two young ladies walk down the street together,
and the one to whom the most hats are raised is the winner, and
the other pays for the ice creams or soda waters. When a hat is
raised to both it is called a "scratch," and counts
neither. How much the raising of a hat may mean!
-- Last Tuesday A. W. Utter, of Emmetsburg, reached the end of
his last run as U.S. mail agent, leaving the road, we may well
believe, with a feeling of unqualified relief. Mr. Utter goes
back, as we expected, to his natural and chosen work as a
newspaper man, taking his old place on the Palo Alto Reporter. He
has been very popular and efficient as a servant of Uncle Sam,
and his record is believed to be the best of any agent on the
route. When called for examination at Des Moines a few weeks ago,
he received a marking of 99 -- 3 -- 10 and was only an hour and
30 minutes in throwing his cards. His bearing toward his fellow
clerks have been such as to win their whole confidence and
friendship, and there will be many regrets felt by those
remaining in the service at his determination to quit the road.
-- Algona Republican.
-- The storm last Friday night did considerable damage throughout
the county. Michael Egan of Great Oak, says his house was moved
clear off its foundation. In Lost Island, John Eaton's kitchen
was torn from his house and the roof of Joseph Eaton's house was
blown off and his sheds scattered in all directions. J.P.
Fellow's house was moved about ten feet, and his outhouse, farm
machinery, etc., was strewn in all directions. Mr.
Haugerson’s house was taken up and whirled in the air like a
boy's top. He was quite severely injured and is in a very
critical condition. Robert Eaton's house was blown away, and as
misery likes company, a roll of bills about $40, was also taken
up by the wind to join a grand disaster. James Gallagher of
Emmetsburg township had his house and sheds blown to pieces, and
undoubtedly there was much damage did that we have not yet heard
about.
Emmetsburg Democrat; Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa,
Wednesday, June 24, 1885
RUTHVEN
-- Miss Florence Wigmore of Spencer has been lying in a critical
condition for a week at Mr. McCormack's. While hastening home
from church Sunday evening to avoid the approaching storm, she
was taken with violent hemorrhage of the lungs and until Friday
morning was quite delirious. She is now rapidly convalescing and
is beyond danger.
-- Lewis Christianson is lying in a very critical condition at
Ole Olson’s and grave doubts are expressed as to his
recovery. He has been suffering a long time from the disease and
last week had a surgical operation performed by Dr. Baldwin
assisted by Drs. McAllister and Tracy of Spencer. The disease is
called Ostitis and was located at the tuberosity of ischium from
which thirty or forty sequestria of bone were removed. The
abscess cavity extended from the tuberosity to the junction of
the middle and upper third of the femur beneath the gluteral
muscles. The Free Press says "the necrosis is dead."
"We should smile."
IOWA CONDENSED
-- L. Duccini, a prominent florist of Dubuque, drop dead on the
15th. He was thrice married, and leaves three grown families.
-- Mrs. Nancy Julius, aged 60, was struck and killed by a freight
train at Albion. She was almost deaf and did not hear the
whistle.
-- David Bonar, of Osceola, Clark county, is dead. Deceased had
been a resident of that county for 30 years and was one of the
most efficient sheriffs, and was highly respected for his
excellent qualities.
-- William Rainsbarger and Ed Johns, codefendants with Mans and
Finn Rainsbarger, who were killed by the mob on the fifth of this
month, at Eldora, appeared before the magistrate, waved
examination and were admitted to bail in the sum of $5,000 each,
which they procured and returned home.
-- Little Eddie Laamr, who was stabbed by a play fellow in a
quarrel at Stuart, died of his injuries. The boy Pinkerton, who
struck the fatal blow, was released from custody soon after his
arrest, and will probably not be rearrested, as there seems to be
proof that the act was done in self-defense. There may be some
further investigation of the affair made, but of this we cannot
say. The Pinkerton family have been residents of Stuart but a few
months, but are known as very respectable and simple people. Both
families are nearly heartbroken over the sad occurrence which has
shrouded two households in mourning, and has cast a gloom over
the little city. The father of the deceased, Mr. Nelson Laamr, is
a machinist in the employ of the Chicago, Rock Island &
Pacific company at their shops, and has been a resident of Stuart
for many years.
-- Miss Mary E. Thornton, who was appointed recorder of
Pocahontas County in place of her late lamented father, A.L.
Thornton, is giving general satisfaction. Although a young lady,
she possesses the ability to transact the business of the office
and a first class manner.
-- Ruth Gear, daughter of ex-governor Gear, was recently married
in Burlington to Morace Rand, son of a prominent than lumber
merchant.
TOWN SAYINGS
-- Nick Koch will start for his new home, in Milwaukee, next
week.
-- Mrs. Harry Moffett, nee Miss Addie Higley, formerly of this
city, passed through Dubuque last Wednesday accompanied by her
little daughter. She was on her way home to Emmetsburg after a
pleasant visit with her parents at Platteville Wisconsin. --
Dubuque Herald.
-- The State Board of Health has ordered that after July 1, 1885,
the bodies of all persons who have died from smallpox, scarlet
fever or diphtheria, must, before removal from the sick room, be
wrapped in a cloth saturated with a solution of corrosive
sublimate, sixty grains to one gallon of water and tightly sealed
in a coffin, and buried immediately. That no public funeral shall
be held for any person who has died from smallpox, scarlet fever,
or diphtheria, and no public funeral shall be held at a house, or
on any premises where there is a case of infectuous or contagious
diseases; nor where a death from such has recently occurred.
-- the night of the circus at this place, some unknown person
entered John Steil’s saloon by the way of a trap door and
succeeded in getting away with about $65 in cash.
-- Mr. VanBuskirk, who was been engaged in business at Emmetsburg
for some time past, has shipped the remainder of his goods to
Dows, Wright county, where he will engage in business.
-- James Green who has been employed in the Waverley Hotel for
some time past, has been promoted. He is now employed as orter on
the B.C.R. & N. passenger train running between Cedar Rapids
and Pipestone Minnesota. James is a good fellow and thinks the
promotion was owing to the new administration.
MARRIED
On the 16th instant by Thomas Moncrief, J.P. at the residence of
John Steil, in Emmetsburg, John Schildger and Margery Royce, both
of Sanborn, Iowa.
BORN
To Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Frost on Monday June 15, 1885, a daughter.
To Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Harrison on Friday, June 19, 1885, a son.
[transcribed by C.J.L., September, 2007]