Iowa Old Press

LeMars Sentinel
April 5, 1883

DIED.
In Stanton Township, on March 23, Joseph A. Alfred, age 36.

The funeral service was conducted on Sunday, the 25th inst., at the
residence of his brother on account of the critical condition of the widow
of the deceased, who became a mother the day after the death of her husband.
Mr. Alfred was married twice, his first wife died March 25, 1878, was again
married to his now widow, Nov. 24, 1880.

The deceased came to Plymouth County in 1870 and settled on a homestead
where he built himself a good house, and by his manly honor had won the
esteem of all his neighbors which was demonstrated by the very large
gathering at the funeral service. The relations wished the writer to express
for them their thanks to the friends for their kindness in their hour of
sorrow. The service was conducted by Rev. F.W. Allnut, after which Mr. J.B.
Harker made some very appropriate remarks to the members of the grange of
which the deceased was a member.

Death’s but the path that must be trod,
If man would ever pass to God.

LeMars Sentinel, Thursday, April 12, 1883, Page 5, Column 1:

Seney Items.

Business good.

Prices on all kinds of produce are lower.

Farmers are very busy seeding.

The oldest son of Mr. Anstine living on sec. 16 was buried here last week.
Note: Deceased was William H. Anstine, died 01 Apr 1883, aged 28y, 8mo, 22da

The old house on first Ave, belonging to H. March is being moved out of
town.

A. C. Elder has the lumber hauled for the erection of a saloon on first Ave.
This will supply a want long felt.

Our city blacksmith has fitted up a(n) emery wheel in his shop and is
prepared to scour anything on short notice.

We had the pleasure of being present at a dance at the residence of M. M.
Kennedy Esq. last Friday eve. The party was very enjoyable.

Revival meetings are in progress at North Fredonia.

LeMars Sentinel, Thursday, April 19, 1883, Page 4, Column 2:

Seney Items.

Business improved some during the past week, and trade in all lines was
good.

T. J. Reeves shipped two cars of corn last Saturday.

The "Nimble Nickel Store" does the boss business.

The Sentinel has the largest circulation of any paper received at the Seney
post office; so says Postmaster T. J. Reeves.

A. C. Elder has his saloon building nearly completed and intends to open it
to the public about Tuesday, the 17th.

The old building on First Avenue did not move yet. It was loaded on wagons,
but one wagon gave out in starting and the building stands on stilts waiting
for something more substantial to ride out of town on.

Mr. Way, of Delaware county, has arrived with his family and effects, and is
temporarily residing in the railroad cottage on Second street, until he gets
his new house completed on his farm on sec. 15.

We are pained to announce the death of our worthy neighbor, Mr. John
Detloff, who died Friday evening, the 13th inst. John was among our early
settlers, and had, by hard toil, succeeded in making a fine home on sec. 21.
He was in the prime of life, and loved all who knew him. Our whole
community extend sympathy to the bereaved wife and relatives.

Our city blacksmith is having a large run of work with his emery wheel, and
is turning out fine work with that machine.

Miss Meyer, who taught our village school the past year, has just returned
from Sioux City, where she has been visiting her parents. Miss Meyer has
been engaged to teach the school in district No. 4, the coming summer. We
congratulate the people of district No. 4 in securing so good a teacher.

A freight car loaded with lumber broke down at this place Saturday night,
and had to be left on the main track. The cars were taken off the side
track and trains allowed to pass on time.

Parties not used to trading at Seney should call on T. J. Reeves at "The
Nimble Nickel Store" and examine his immense stock and get prices. We
assure them they can save money by buying of T. J. He receives new goods
daily.

C. Pratt informs us that the party purchasing his farm has failed to come to
time with the necessary, and consequently the sale has fell through again.

Our markets are dull, with lower tendency in prices. We quote corn at 28c;
oats, 32c; Potatoes, 20c; Butter, 10 to 12c; Eggs, 10c.

SENEY, IOWA, APRIL 15, 1883.