LeMars Sentinel
April 1, 1890
~Paullina Times: Frank Speicher was up from LeMars over Sunday. Frank was
unfortunate enough to be in the employ of Dunn & Co., of that city, and
suffered a small loss of salary by the departure of the proprietor.
~Matt Tritz received a letter recently from Tom Reeves, who went from near
Seney to Nebraska to run a store. He says I the letter that he is
seventy-five miles from the county seat, twenty-five miles from the railroad
and that himself and partner have the only store in the town in which he
lives.
~Mr. Frank Watkins has accepted a position as operator at Dalton. He is not
in any business for himself. When the personal was written last week it was
supposed that he was working at tin work for Treat & Watkins but it was a
mistake. His many friends will be glad to know that he has gone back to his
old business.
SERIOUS ACCIDENT
On Saturday morning Miss Belle Andrew attempted to build a fire in a cook
stove. She succeeded only too well. She supposed the fire to have been all
taken out of the grate and placed her kindling’s and coal and poured thereon
a part of a tin of Kerosene. Either the heat of the grate or some hot coals
ignited the oil and the blaze flamed out the front of the stove and burned
her hair, face and hands fearfully. They prompt application of chemicals by
Mr. Andrew, who was notified by telephone, saved her face, but the hair and
her hands were badly scorched. She was doing quite well at last accounts.
WORKED HIS FINE.
On Sunday Marshal Gray pulled a tramp cigar maker, for drunkenness. He was
engaged Monday on the street force. He created considerable sport for
bystanders by his numerous remarks. When any one would come along and look
at him he would get angry and do more talking than work. He was most
earnestly saying that he would be a practical prohibitionist after yesterday
and is to be hoped he will.
DIED.
STEINER—On Friday evening, March 28th, of brain trouble, Mr. Arnold Steiner,
aged about fifty seven years.
The death of Mr. Steiner was a very unexpected one to his relatives and
friends. On Friday he was working as usual at the Normal School building
where he was janitor and nothing unusual occurred. He death was quite sudden
and unexpected. He was the father of A.B. Steiner, so long in the book
business in this city and a brother-in-law of Prof. J. Wernli. He leaves a
wife and several children to mourn his loss. Only two of his children are
still at home. The funeral occurred today from the German M.E. church.
THE COMPANY DRILL.
The members of Company G. are very anxious that the citizens should turn out
tonight to the company drill. It will require some moral support from the
citizens and some pecuniary support from somebody to retain the company
headquarters at this place. Without recognition the company may be
disbanded. There are other places ready and waiting to get company
organization. Col. Boutin will be here tonight. Let everybody come and show
their appreciation of the efforts of the boys.
MARRIED.
LAUX-LUCKE—On Thursday, March 27th, 1890, at the home of the bride’s parents
in Schaller, Mr. Emil Laux, of this city, to Miss Eva Lucke, of Schaller.
The happy couple were the recipients of many presents on the occasion and
they arrived here on the 9:30 train Friday evening. Mr. Laux is a well
known and thoroughly respected young business man of this city, and the best
wishes of a host of friends are with him. It is to be hoped that last
Thursday was the Lucke (ist) day of his life.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS.
AKRON. (From the Delta)
W. H. Keech will put in fifty acres of ground to flax this summer. There is money in flax. Besides, Mr. K. will be able to start a good-sized tow mill next fall to work off the surplus fiber. Well, there is money in such a scheme, too.
Robert Gambell and Edward Cotter have a herd of 500 cattle, we hear, which they propose to herd on the broad expanse of South Dakota the coming season. They boys will leave their Indian creek resort as soon as “feed” is good.
We are told Patrick Boden is dangerously sick. He was taken weeks ago with jaundice since which time the trouble has developed into hemorrhage, and his life is despaired of. He is well advanced in years, yet we trust he will regain his strength.
Mrs. S. B. Gilliland, well and favorably known here, has removed from Delaney, Ark., to Dump, Washington county, same state. The Delta will visit her new home weekly, and hopes she will enjoy many blessings. She has many warm friends.
A man by the name of Peterson was robbed of $140 near Canton, S.D., a few nights ago. And a Mr. Paulson, of Eden, was recently attacked by three men and his face pounded to jelly. It was at night and the victim was left in an unconscious state. He may not recovery. These highwaymen deserve severe punishment, if apprehended.
The body of George Mills who was drowned one week ago last Sunday in the Sioux river, had not been found up to Tuesday of this week. It is a cruel blow to the parents of the young man to lose him, but a still heavier loss to be denied the privilege of laying his remains to rest where nothing can molest them. Careful watch is being kept up with the hope “the waters will give up their dead.”
L. D. Smith, of Remsen, last week bought S. G. Baker’s 160 acre farm. We understand Mr. Smith intends taking up his residence in Akron, and is buying up considerable land on the “west side.” He is one of the largest real estate dealers in the county, and will carry on extensive improvements this season. More men with Mr. Smith’s wealth are wanted—and there is room for them.
J. N. Simeon, of the firm of Simeon Bros. proprietors of the City Meat Market, has sold his interest therein to James Agnes, brother of M. A. Agnes, who is now in Plankington, S.D., preparing for the removal of his family and personal effects hither. Mr. Simeon will remain about Akron, but is undecided as to what he will take up. We wish the new firm of Simeon and Agnes abundant success, and hope J. N. will get to be a great bond holder.
STANTON CENTER: (Special Correspondence)
Miss Anna Hieke is visiting home and friends for a few weeks.
Misses Lena Dobbert and Tina Messelhiser are at home for awhile.
Miss Minnie Koenig was in town for a few days visiting with her sister,
Anna.
Mr. C. Roder and family are nicely settled in the house lately vacated by
Mr. J. Marks.
Mr. McGinty has moved with his family and household goods into a house of
Mr. J. Dobbert.
This beautiful spring weather ought to prompt some poet to write a poem
entitled, “Gentle Spring.”
The winter term of school in district No. 4 closed Friday. The number
enrolled for the term was 49.8; the average daily attendance 39.3. The A.B.
and C classes presented their teacher with a handsome plush toilet case and
a stereoscope with seven views. The summer term opens Monday, March 31.
MARCUS: (From the News.)
A sister of Mrs. Ames, living at LeMars, spent Sunday in this city.
Mr. Fred Miller, one of Amherst’s practical farmers, was a pleasant caller
at this office Wednesday. He marketed 17 head of fat steers that brought him
over $600.
Mrs. Ella Wixcel met with a serious accident Saturday afternoon last at
Creglow’s store, where she was employed as a clerk. She went to the back
room for the purpose of getting a broom for a customer. She reached up to
the rack where the brooms were placed, and as she stepped back, she fell
through the trap door that happened to be open and broke the bones of the
right arm just above the wrist. While the wound is very painful, it is not
considered dangerous.
KINGSLEY: (Special Correspondence)
Rev. M.T. Rainer has moved into the house vacated by Mr. Beems.
Mr. Geo. Wilhoute of David City, Neb., is visiting friends in town.
LeMars Sun
April 3, 1890
TOWN MEETING.
The town meeting called for Saturday last at Pew’s Hall came to order at 8:30 p.m. C. C. Corkery was chairman. About twenty-five citizens were present. Mr. Rishel was called upon, and he explained that the object of the meeting was to consider the advisability of looking out for new railroad connections for Lemars. He said that Lemars was being rapidly fenced in by railroads which did not touch here, and now was the time for decisive action if anything was ever to be done. If representative citizens stayed at home to ride the geese to water, or do some odd chore, instead of assisting in getting up a rousing meeting, he thought the best thing to do was to whitewash the town and hang out the sign, “for sale.”
Mr. Curtis coincided with Mr. Rishel’s views that now as the time for work. He believed that the best thing to do was for the chairman to appoint a committee of five to thoroughly canvas the town for another meeting in the near future.
Those present agreed in that view, and a committee composed of P. S. Risherl, A. G. Blakeway, M. Gehlen, F. W. Burns, and C. D. Hoffmann was appointed.
MARRIED.
At the home of the bride’s parents, near Kingsley, W. E. Wakefield, of Struble, to Miss Daisy W. Wicks, on the 16th of March.
In Remsen, on the 23rd of March, Gottlieb Lang to Miss Emma Strohbeen.
In Lemars, on the 29th of March, C. D. Herron to Miss Lizzie Lee, both of Kingsley.
At the home of the bride’s parents in Schaller, Sac county, Emil Laux of Lemars, to Miss Eva Lucke, on the 27th March.
DIED.
In Lemars, on the 27th of March, of diphtheria, Clara, daughter of Mr. Draudt, aged 7 years.
On the 17th of March, of consumption, at the home of his mother, near Bernard, Iowa, Richard Donovan, aged 30.
In Lemars, on the 28th of March, Mrs. Maria Held, wife of D. W. Held, aged nearly 60.
At Merrill, on the 21st of March, Herman Eberhardt, aged 24.
In Lemars, on the 29th of March, very suddenly of brain trouble, Arnold Steiner. He was the father of A. B. Steiner and a brother-in-law of Prof. Wernli.
MARKETS.—Corn, 20c. Oats, 15c. Wheat, 60c. to 65c. Hogs, $3.65 to $3.80. Butter, 12 ½ c. Eggs, 10c.
LeMars Sentinel
April 11, 1890
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP: (Special Correspondence)
John Austin says he can play sinch.
Hunters are numerous but game is scarce.
Mr. Wm. Waddle returned from Sioux county last week.
Mr. Jake Bauerly made the sale of some cattle last week.
Why is it that Ed Mann is seen going to J. J. Bauerly’s so much?
Mr. Thomas Austin is at present very low. It is thought very doubtful as to
his recovery.
Mr. Wesley Burrill and sisters were visiting with their uncle, Mr. Thomas
Austin on Sunday.
Mr. Louie Houswalt, the Adaville blacksmith, was visiting with his
brother-in-law, Mr. M. Hauser, on Sunday last.
The dance at Mr. Gottschalk’s on Monday passed off very quietly. Another one
will be given on May 3d.
J. J. Bauerly and W.T. De Line started for LeMars on Saturday last. They got
as far as Merrill but could get no further on account of high water.
SENEY: (Special Correspondence)
V.B. March returned home to Slayton, Minnesota, Monday.
Mrs. I. E. Eldredge returned from her visit to the east Wednesday.
John Trigg returned from Aurora, Ill., and reports his father convalescent.
School in district No. 3 began Monday with Miss M. Small, of LeMars as
teacher.
Thos. Collins Jr. left for Pipestone, Minn., Tuesday to look after his land
at that place.
W.C. Lancaster is tearing down his feed mill building and will convert the
same into a neat meat market.
L. March and party while out hunting one day this week captured seven young
wolves just over the Sioux county line.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Haviland were taken by surprise Wednesday evening when a
host of friends called at their residence prepared to celebrate their 20th
anniversary of happy wedlock.
It is Mr. E. Lancaster, Esq., now since the arrival of a young Mr. Lancaster
to assume the title of Ed. We may be a little late with this item, still it
is news to us.
LeMars Sentinel
Friday, April 18, 1890
GET READY FOR JUNE 2.
Each census enumerator is to be supplied with the following schedule of
questions:
1. Give Christian name in full, initial of middle name, surname
2. Whether soldier, sailor or marine during the late war (United States of
Confederate,) or a widow of such person.
3. Relation to head of family.
4. Whether white or black, Mulatto, quadroon, octoroon, Chinese, Japanese,
or Indian.
5. Sex.
6. Age at nearest birthday. If under one year give age in months.
7. Whether single, married, widowed or divorced.
8. Whether married during the census year (June 1, 1889, to May 31, 1890.)
9. Mother of how many children, and number of these children living.
10. Place of birth.
11. Place of birth of father.
12. Place of birth of mother.
13. Number of years in the United States.
14. Whether naturalized.
15. Whether naturalization papers have been taken out.
16. Profession, trade, or occupation.
17. Months unemployed during the census (June 1, 1889 to May 31, 1890)
18. Attendance at school (in months) during the census year (June 1, 1889
to May 31, 1890)
19. Able to read.
20. Able to write.
21. Able to speak English. If not, the language or dialect spoken.
22. Whether suffering from acute or chronic diseases, with name of disease
and length of time afflicted.
23. Whether defective in mind, sight, hearing or speech, or whether
crippled, lame or deformed, name or defect.
24. Whether a prisoner, convict, homeless child, pauper.
25 and 26. Is the home you live in hired, or is it owned by the head or by a
member of the family?
27. If owned by head or member of family, is the house free from mortgage
encumbrance?
28. If the head of the family is a farmer, is the farm which he cultivates
hired, or is it owned by him or by a member of his family?
29. If owned by the head or member of family, is the farm free from mortgage
incumbrance?
30. If the home or farm is owned by heard or member of family and mortgaged
give post office address of owner.
LeMars Sentinel, April 25, 1890
The body of George Mills, who was drowned in the Sioux river near Westfield several weeks ago was recovered last Sunday. It was about fifteen feet from where he went down.