LeMars Sentinel
August 2, 1893
FOUR SENT TO THE PENITENTIARY
PROCEEDINGS OF THE DISTRICT COURT--JUDGE LADD SENTENCES REEVES,
McFARLAND AND SCHRAEDER TO TERMS IN THE STATE PRISON AT ANAMOSA
Yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock Judge Scott M. Ladd sentenced three men
to the penitentiary at Anamosa, and this number, together with Quincy
Edwards, whom he sentenced a couple of weeks ago, have been taken away
by the sheriff to a place where they cannot further molest the peace and
good society of the state.
The first sentence yesterday was that of Henry Schraeder who was
convicted of burglary at the Chicago Clothing company's store, this
city, a few weeks ago. His sentence was to serve a term of three years.
David Reeves, who attempted to kill his wife and succeeded in shooting
her through the lung, received a sentence of nine years and six months.
The judge said, in his remarks, that he had carefully weighted this case
and found no extenuating circumstances, and therefore as a penalty for
his crime, he pronounced the sentence above named. However, the judge
lessened the ten year penalty by six months because the jury had
suggested clemency.
Hayden McFarland, twenty-three years of age, who murdered Tony Wanner,
October 24, 1891, at Struble, Iowa, by striking him with a heavy iron
bolt, was the last to receive his sentence. He gets a term of twenty
years in the penitentiary at Anamosa. The extreme penalty for such a
crime is a life sentence. He was found guilty of murder in the second
degree. By good behavior he may not be incarcerated over twelve years,
at which date, should he live, he would be about 35 years old. His
appeal bond was fixed at $20,000.
In the case of the state vs. Wm. Giffrow, for assault and battery, Judge
Ladd simply sustained the case as tried before Squire A.B. Steiner,
imposing a fine of $50 and costs.
THEIR LOSS OUR GAIN
THE ARRIVAL OF OTTO J. GONDOLF, THE PROPRIETOR OF LEMARS NEW WHOLESALE
AND RETAIL TOBACCO AND CIGAR STORE
A first class tobacco and cigar store has been opened in rooms formerly
occupied by Arndt's millinery store, in Reichman's block, on east Sixth
Street. Its proprietor, Otto J. Gondolf, comes from Ottawa, Illinois,
in which city he has for many years been a prominent factor, both in
business and social circles. He proposes to employ several men from the
start and increase his force as he becomes established. It is such
business enterprises that LeMars is looking for and it is believed that
our dealers will head the list of his patrons.
As to who Mr. Gondolf is and what ability he possesses, the following
from his old home paper, the Daily Republican-Times of Ottawa, Illinois,
has to say:
Otto J. Gondolf left Ottawa last night for LeMars, Iowa, where he will
engage in the wholesale and retail cigar business on a large scale.
This was Mrs. Gondolf's chosen occupation, having been with A. Hess &
Co. for a number of years. Otto has been connected with F.A. Sherwood's
banking house as chief clerk ever since the institution opened, five
years ago. He is considered one of Ottawa's most reliable and
trustworthy citizens, and it is with no light regrets that we see such
men going away. He is a member of the school board, and has been one of
the most active workers for the welfare of these institutions. He was
also a member of the fire department, and when in active service was in
the foremost ranks. The people of LeMars will gain a good citizen when
O.J. Gondolf settles there. Mrs. Gondolf and children will not go to
LeMars immediately. Mr. Gondolf expects to return in a few weeks. By
his departure T.B. Farrell will become chief clerk at Sherwood's bank
and Leo Gondolf will take Mr. Farrell's position.
LeMars Sentinel
August 3, 1893
LOCALS.
B.F. Winterstein has been appointed postmaster at Akron.
Fine farms and prairie in Central Kansas and South Dakota and lots, one acre
property in LeMars for sale or exchange by J. Wernli.
Rev. G.W. Carr took the train for Chicago to be absent a few days. Rev.
H.L. Smith will supply the M.E. pulpit next Sunday.
Everybody knows D.W. Held and scores of our business men have had him make
their clothes for years. See his summer goods.
Contractors were taking measurements about the Windsor Hotel on Tuesday of
this week for the purpose of improving the building by new paint and new
paper.
Mess pork took a sudden unexpected tumble on the Chicago market last
Tuesday. In four hours the price fell $9, by a series of jumps. Lard and
ribs also took a proportionate turn.
The July cyclone made the following death record: Pomeroy 57 deaths;
Cherokee county, 13 deaths; Buena Vista county, 6 deaths; Pocahontas county,
4 deaths; and Wright county, 2 deaths; making a total of 82.
Rev. D.W. Fahs will return and occupy his pulpit at the Presbyterian Church
next Sunday. Miss Corey, a returned missionary from Persia, will also be
present over Sunday and speak of the work in which she has been engaged.
LeMars may well congratulate herself upon the fact that Dr. Day, the
oculist, late of Chicago, who has been coming here at stated periods for
several months, has finally built up a practice in our midst sufficient to
guarantee his locating here. He is now a fixture among our professional men.
Those having trouble with their eyes or those needing perfect fitting
glasses need not go further than LeMars.
PERSONAL.
John Jones and wife have returned from their World's Fair trip.
O. Gravatt, of Traer, Iowa, is visiting in our city. He is Mr. Chas.
Adamson's father.
Otto Berner and Theo. Martin went to Ireton and Sioux Center last Tuesday on
business.
The Misses Stella and Maud Steiner have returned from a pleasant trip to
Storm Lake, where they have been visiting friends.
Oscar Foote, of Wood River, Nebraska, has been visiting with the family of
H.C. Wilson, of this city, he being a brother-in-law.
Dr. Richey returned from a short trip to Rolfe, Iowa, last Monday night. He
was called there to assist in the treatment of a little nephew, who was
badly injured by being run over by a harvesting machine.
E. McBride was visited last week by two brothers whom he had not seen for
many years. They reside in New Jersey, and one is a physician of much note.
He came out here in part to examine his brother who has been under the
weather for some months.
Mrs. C.K. Smith and daughter and Mrs. G.B. Healy of Sioux City came up
yesterday to attend the 83d birthday anniversary of the former's mother,
Mrs. A.S. Ingersoll, at the house of her daughter, Mrs. J.J. Clifton. Mrs.
Ingersoll is among the oldest ladies now living in Plymouth county. Her
husband was foremost in the pioneer band, but he has been dead many years.
DIED.
PETERS-Mrs. Lisetta, wife of John Peters, aged 41 years, at her home five
and one half miles southwest of Remsen, on Thursday, July 27, 1893.
Deceased was born in Jefferson county, Iowa, but was a resident of Decatur
county, Iowa, for many years, where her parents are still living, coming to
Plymouth county about eight years ago which has since been her home. She
leaves a husband and five children to mourn her departure.
Funeral services were from the house, conducted by Rev. Semple and the
remains were laid to rest in the Remsen Cemetery.
BRABANDT-On Saturday, July 29, 1893, in Washington township, Mrs. Eva, wife
of Adam Brabandt, aged 23 years.
The deceased leaves a husband, an infant and many friends hereabouts to
mourn her death.
McGUIRE-In LeMars, Iowa, July 30, 1893, of paralysis, James McGuire, aged 75
years.
The deceased came to this county in 1870, and took a homestead in section
10, Stanton township, where he lived until a short time ago. He left a wife
and one married daughter to mourn his death, together with many an old
pioneer.
NEIGHBORING NEWS.
ADAVILLE: (Special Correspondence)
T.W. Lewis was in LeMars this week bossing the laying of the foundation of
his new house. They expect to move about September 1.
Albert Morehead we understand has rented Fred Fletcher's farm for next year.
Geo. Stinton, who has been sick most all summer, does not improve much. Geo.
Benefiel is doing his harvesting for him.
There is to be a wedding in the near future, particulars later.
Miss Ella Stinton is in Adaville this week. She is staying with her aunt,
Mrs. W.P. Brown.
There was music in the air last evening all on the account of Miss Wallace
being at the Alderson residence.
Most farmers have begun stacking in this vicinity.
KINGSLEY: (Special Correspondence)
Walter Scott left last week with a car load of horses for South Dakota,
where he intends to trade for land.
Clayton W. Wilson preached an able sermon in the first M.E. church Sunday
night. We understand that Mr. Wilson intends to take a pastorate next year
and leave Mr. Hubert Smale in charge of the drug store.
Rev. Samuel Snyder and wife are at Holly Springs this week attending camp
meeting.
Gray Dewey attended the teachers institute at Sioux City this week. He will
teach in Woodbury county this coming year.
Miss Leona Wicks was visiting friends in this city last week.
Chas. E. Varner had his foot badly hurt last week. Lee Johnson is taking his
place in the store.
The Kingsley Bank is being painted and papered this week.
Geo. Murphy will enter on his duties as manager of the Eagle Clothing
Company next Friday.
The depot is being newly painted for the new depot agent.
REMSEN: (From the Bell)
The political pot is brewing. It appears that the fight is mainly on the
treasury job, with a more quiet contest on the school superintendent office.
When Bell and "Glocke" get ready to put the hand in, we will talk so that
all can understand us. We will talk to English reading people through the
Bell, and to German reading people through the "Glocke." We will not stab
anyone in the back. We will be fair. In the meantime let her boil, and let
others be bushwhackers.
LeMars Sentinel
August 10, 1893
PERSONAL.
Payson Gilbert left Sunday night for Chicago.
R.A. Glezen, of Cherokee, is in LeMars on business today.
Dr. H. Nigg, of Merrill, was a LeMars caller Wednesday.
Miss Ava Short left for Chicago Wednesday evening.
Dr. H. M. Stadt, of Sioux Centre, visited LeMars this week.
John Hoffmann, of the First National bank is laid up with a lame ankle.
Mrs. A.B. Steiner left Sunday evening for a visit at Duluth, Minn.
Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Haas are visiting friends and taking in the World's
Fair.
Web Freeman and Geo. Sammis drove over to Hawarden and back last Tuesday.
Hon. W.H. Dent returned last Sunday from another one of his visits to the
World's Fair.
G.W. Carr and wife returned Wednesday morning from the World's Fair, where
they spent a week.
Wallace Winslow, J. Loudie and Eugene Becker left one day this week for a
trip to the World's Fair.
Rev. Wm. A. Robinson and wife, of Middleton, N.Y., are visiting their
daughter, Mrs. E. N. Coleman.
Mrs. Wallace Cooper returned last Monday evening from her trip to Missouri,
coming home via Des Moines.
Robert Fenner's two daughters returned last Monday evening from a pleasant
visit to the World's Fair.
Miss Mamie Sullivan and her sister left yesterday for a few weeks visit at
Omaha, Oakdale, and Emerson, Neb.
Andy Bray has received the sad news of the death of his only sister who was
killed in a railroad wreck in California last week.
Mrs. W.H. Boyd and son left yesterday for a visit to Waterloo, Ia., Rutland,
Illinois, and make take in the World's Fair.
John Adams, E.D. Bower and Dr. Hilbert left Sunday evening for Muscatine to
attend the grand lodge of the K. of P. order.
Walker Bailey returned Wednesday from Dyersville, Iowa, where he was called
by the death of his father, who died last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Becker leaves today for a visit with Mr. Becker's
parents in Clayton county, Ia. They will also go on to the World's Fair.
C.H. Harp, proprietor of the LeMars Clothing factory, was called to his home
at Racine, Wisconsin, by a telegram that his child was sick. He expects to
be back in a few weeks.
Rev. D. W. Fahs has gone to Cedar Falls, Iowa, to unite a worthy couple in
marriage. The bride is Miss Lura Chase, once a teacher in the LeMars schools
and since one of the teachers in the State Normal.
STARTLED HIS CONGREGATION.
InterOcean: A sterling minister, Rev. David Harold Snowden, pastor of the
Congregational church, in his opening prayer on Sunday morning, said; "O,
Lord, bless the President of the United States, stand by him in his arduous
duties, bless also the governors of the different states, especially the
governor of Illinois. Be a light to him in his darkness, wisdom to his
ignorance, but above all make his heart as soft as his head. Teach him that
this a government of the people, and by the people, and for the people and
that he can in no wise become the government and the people."
DIED:
ARENDT-At LeMars on Monday evening August 7, 1893, Dominic Arendt.
He was born in Germany in 1833, came to America in 1857. In 1873 he moved to
Plymouth County and lived in Marion township until 1885, then moved to this
city. The funeral took place at St. Joseph's Catholic church.
PAULSEN-At her home in Meadow township, Tuesday night, August 3, of
inflammation of the bowels, Maria, wife of John N. Paulsen.
The deceased was 31 years old. She was a kind wife and the mother of three
children. The funeral took place Saturday, J.P. Kieffer, officiating in the
absence of the minister.
CAKE SALE.
For the benefit of the organ fund, the ladies of the Episcopal church will
hold a cake sale at Aupperle & Freeman's store, Saturday, August 12 from 2
to 6 p.m. Every one is invited to drop in and purchase their Sunday supply
of cake and home made bread, helping along a worthy cause.
FROM BACK NUMBERS
A RETROSPECTIVE AND PROSPECTIVE VIEW OF THE "GATEWAY" CITY.
The Wonderful Transformation that has Taken Place in One and Two Decades in
the Capital of Plymouth County.
Twenty-three years ago the site now occupied by the city of LeMars was an
unbroken prairie, tenanted only by a few wild animals. In 1871, LeMars had
but one church, the Catholic. December 22, the same year the first
newspaper, The Sentinel, was pulled for a hand press. The town had two
attorneys, A.P. Gilbert and J.W. Earl; Small Bros. did the carpenter work of
the place. Chas. H. Bennett owned the only drug store, Blodgett & Flint and
M.R. Amsden were the leading dry goods and grocery dealers. L.K. Bowman kept
the railroad hotel, F.M. Bennett supplied the place and surrounding county
with hardware, B. Tritz made harness, Mrs. M.E. Gilbert kept a millinery
store, Dr. Hilbert was the only physician, A.P. Gilbert and Procter Kent
attended to the real estate business.
On Sixth and Main streets the few citizens gathered to witness the speed of
fast horses. From the old depot hotel one could view an unbroken expanse of
trackless prairie. The center of the business portion of the present LeMars
was but grass grown and seldom trodden streets. Twelve years later, 1883,
the scene was changed. Frame and fairly well built brick blocks had been
erected and were the busy scenes of business emporiums. The First National
Bank block had been built and several other business houses. The little
frame shops and shells had been superseded by better structures and LeMars
was known far and near, in fact better known in England that was St. Paul,
Dubuque, or Omaha.
ANOTHER CHANGE.
The Sentinel files of August, 1883, ten years ago, in speaking of the city
as it appeared in 1872 said: "The hill upon which M.A. Moore's beautiful new
residence now stands was then (1872) a barren waste. Now it is being
transformed into a park of exceeding beauty, with fountain, evergreens and
plants that seem to whisper to the visitor 'stop; see what nature and art
combined can do to adorn and beautify'."
The resident of LeMars today can appreciate all this vast change for with
these passing years the new house of Mr. Moore has become an old one and the
magnificent palatial residence he has just moved into on the same grounds
overtops and outdoes all previous efforts. The charming evergreens and park
then spoken of have come to be full fledged in their real beauty and cooling
shade. The city had a population in 1883, when the above item was written,
of only 1,895, but now she numbers over 6,000 souls. It has three
newspapers, four banks, two large roller mills, a shoe factory, two wood
working shops, a foundry and machine shop, a mill machinery factory, 1500
school children, a well conducted normal school, sixteen churches, a fine
gas, electric light and water works plant, and the finest mile race track in
Iowa. These and scores of other improvements have become fixtures in our
growing city and the end is not yet.
The county has settled up and farm lands are annually increasing in price.
Large tracts are one by one being subdivided and thus more people are being
provided with homes. The older and well-to-do class of farmers are selling
or renting the old homestead and moving into our city and building fine
houses. Their children have outgrown the country school and are now being
educated in our successful normal school and our excellent high school. With
a settled policy of our government, another ten years (1903) will reveal
LeMars a city of from 10,000 to 15,000 people and the men who today are
investing in town lots and lands in Plymouth County will be the independent
citizens of that glad day.
NOTICE.
Notice is hereby give that sealed proposals for the erection of a school
house in sub district No. 2 of the district township of Stanton, in the
county of Plymouth and state of Iowa, will be received addressed to the
undersigned at LeMars post office up till noon on the 24th day of August,
1893, the contractor furnishing all the material. The plan and specification
of said building to be seen at the office of M.A. Moore, LeMars, Ia. The
undersigned will also received proposals addressed as above stated for doing
all the labor on said school house according to specifications, the board
furnishing all the material on the ground. The board reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
Dated the 19th day of July, 1893.
John Gosting, president.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Notice is hereby given that the proposals for the erection of a school house
in sub district No. 6 in the district township of America in Plymouth
County, Io., will be received by the undersigned at his residence four miles
southwest of LeMars where plans and specifications may be seen until 2
o'clock p.m. August 12, 1883, at which time the contract will be awarded to
the lowest responsible bidder. [copy runs out here]
THE NEW CITY DIRECTORY.
Early this week the new directory of the city of LeMars was delivered to the
patrons of the work. The publishers Ed. Smith & Co., of Omaha, have given us
a neatly bound and comprehensive city directory, showing 2064 individual
names; a classified business list; a general local history of the place,
showing our churches, societies, banks, schools, etc. It is not entirely
without mistakes, but will compare favorably with any of our large city
directories. The arrangement of the book is excellent, as is also the
general mechanical work.
In his preface the author says, "A careful canvass has been made, and the
work will be found as accurate as could be expected in as progressive a city
as LeMars. The alphabetical list contains 2064 individual names, exclusive
of duplicates. Estimating three and one half persons to each name would
indicate a population of 7224."
Its descriptive pages were written by a local writer who treats on the
population, railway facilities, county seat, educational, religious, civic
societies, city library, municipality, water and electric lights, gas works,
industrial and commercial interest, hotels, newspapers and other important
features of the "Gateway City."
IN JUSTICE COURT.
Last Monday Justice Steiner had a civil case before him which consumed
nearly the entire hot day. It was an action brought by one Eiden, a hired
man who worked a month for the Brauch's on their farm near this city. It was
the same old story of not having a written contract. The laborer claimed a
verbal contract that he was to be paid $24 per month for his services, at
the end of each month he saw fit to work. The defendants claimed they were
to pay him but $20 per month unless he remained five months. T.M. Zink
appeared for the plaintiff and Alex Reichmann for Paul and Peter Brauch. A
jury was called for. There were as follows: J.P. Whitney, John Luken, Thomas
Adney, Wm. Pemberton, Emil Sallach, J. R. Mayher. The trial was hotly
contested and the jurymen were out about two hours and returned a verdict in
favor of Brauch, that is, allowed the hired man $20 for his month's work
instead of $24. This costs swallowed up the poor fellows month's wages. The
moral of this case is that it always pays to get some competent man to wrote
out a contract unless you are able to do so yourself.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS.
ADAVILLE: (Special Correspondence)
We understand that a new threshing machine is coming into the valley. This
time it is Fursee and Talbott.
Mrs. Knox returned to her home in Morrison, Ill, last Monday.
J.O. Miller has sold his farm to some LeMars parties. The consideration
being $25 per acre.
C.S. Rowley and wife are visiting their daughter at Osmond, Neb.
Robt. Henry and wife are attending camp meeting at Holley Springs this week.
Adaville has at last been blessed with a butcher shop and hereafter fresh
meat will be delivered every morning by Mr. W.L. Butchers.
Frank Jerusia intends taking a trip up in Dakota in the near future.
T.W. Lewis is now busily engaged hauling lumber from Adaville to LeMars for
the purpose of building a barn.
Wm. May has returned from Illinois. He did not get back in time to attend
the burial of his father.
There are more tramps on the roads here now then there has been since
Buchanan was president.
Land is getting so high in and around Millnerville that their people are up
looking around Adaville with the intention of buying. "That's right" we have
no $70 per acre land up here.
Mr. Morris is out from LeMars harvesting his crop. He is boarding at the
Cassin residence.
The Catholic church near Jim Gorman's is fast being completed. Merrill
carpenters are doing the work.
Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Anderson expects to start to the World's Fair in about
two weeks.
The V. B. quarterly meeting will be held at Happy Hollow August 13.
Mrs. Mary Scott, of Kansas, is here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
James Hamilton.
Miss Minnie Wilson is going to attend the LeMars Normal this winter.
Miss Agnes Burrell will teach district No. 3.
Rev. J. A. Mitchell and wife were visiting at Potosia Tuesday.
The five months old child of Charles Hoffman and wife died Monday and was
buried Tuesday in the Adaville cemetery, this being their only child it is a
hard shock on the young parents, who have the sympathy of the entire
community.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Fletcher, a daughter.
KINGSLEY: (Special Correspondence)
Lewis Beed is on the sick list.
Miss Lena Beach returned to her home at Carroll, Iowa, last week.
Mrs. L. Dean and Miss Addie McMartin were in Pierson and Correctionville
last week.
Herman Eger and wife and Mrs. C.W. Wilson attended the camp meeting at Holly
Springs last week.
Miss Gette Clark, of Crawford, Iowa, was visiting with Lena Tallman the
first of the week.
Misses Leah Parmer and Florence Grier are visiting in Sioux City.
The Chautauqua circle met at the home of Miss Lydia Thompson last night.
LeMars Sentinel
Monday, August 14, 1893
HOME TALENT BASE BALL.
An edict from the base ball center has gone forth, proclaiming the fact to
the world that the "Kids" will play against a pick-up nine of greenhorn
clerks of this city who expect tomorrow to do the semi-professionals up. Of
course, everybody will leave their pressing trade and be in attendance to
cheer and comfort home talent.
COMING TO LE MARS.
Through the efforts of Messrs. Brower, Hilbert and Adams, delegates from the
K. of P. lodge of this city to Muscatine, the next annual meeting of the
Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias for Iowa, together with the Uniform Rank,
will be held at LeMars some time in July 1894. This, with the Grand Army
encampment in June and the races a little later in the season, will make the
"Gateway" a lively place the coming year.
THREE FIRES.
The fire company was called out twice last week-once by a false alarm, which
cost the city $16. A little bonfire was burning near the south end of Main
street, near Mr. Spring's, and some imprudent person sounded the alarm,
which took half the town that way. This occurred Thursday at 3:30 p.m., and
the following day at noon the fire boys were hurried to Perry's coal sheds,
which had ignited by spontaneous combustion. People should be very careful
about yelling "Fire! Fire!" unless they are very certain of danger.
Sunday at about 5 p.m. Perry's Coal shed caught fire again and this brought
the whole fire department out. Two couplings were made and the flames soon
extinguished.
OUR GOLDEN HARVEST.
While the all absorbing theme of the country is the silver question and what
the dominant power propose to do about a free trade policy, our home-Iowa
and Plymouth county-people forget the blessings of an agricultural section.
Banks and factories and shops and mills may one by one be compelled to go to
the wall but the Iowa farmer stands king supreme. He is far more independent
than he thinks he is. His gold is of the kind that legislation does not
materially effect.
A drive over the fertile lands of Plymouth county in this charming harvest
time convinces one that the genuine prudent farmer is the most independent
of all men. The tens of thousands of acres of thrifty growing, fast maturing
corn; the golden grain, now nearly all within the stack yard; the long ricks
of tame and wild hay; the great droves of cattle and horses and swine are
better than bank, mining and railroad stock. This "middle kingdom" of the
west is in excellent condition and the farmer is the best off of all. A
living they are sure of and they produce what monied men must have to
sustain life with. Let the Plymouth county farmer think more than ever of
his valuable land.
SOLDIERS PICNIC.
The second annual picnic of the Plymouth county Veteran's association will
be held at the grove south of the Moreton farm on the last Wednesday in
August, the 30th.
All soldiers are invited to come and bring their families and friends with
them. By order of committee. C.H. Jones, Chairman.
SECOND TERM OF HUBBARD'S VOICE SCHOOL.
The term just closed of Hubbard's voice school has been highly satisfactory
to all parties concerned. Prof. Hubbard's class has been so well-pleased
with his work that they have invited him to return and give another course
of instructions. Our citizens are requested to cooperate with the committee
in consummating the required arrangements. We feel that the singing in our
choirs, congregations, and Sunday schools has been greatly improved, and we
heartily recommend this kind of instruction to any community desiring to
improve their music. A large number of names have been obtained for this
second term, but not enough as yet to secure his services.
DIED:
HINDE-Martha, wife of Richard Hinde, of Sioux county, Wednesday, August 9,
of lung trouble, aged 48 years.
The deceased was a native of Staffordshire, England. She leaves a husband
and eight children. The funeral took place Thursday, Rev. J.E. Snowden, of
this place, officiating. Her remains were deposited in the LeMars city
cemetery.
JENNINGS-Saturday, August 12, Glenn, the two year old son of Mr. and Mrs.
John Jennings, of this city, bronchitis.
The funeral took place Sunday at 10 a.m. Appropriate remarks were made by
Mr. Sydenstriker. Glenn was a bright manly little fellow and the blow falls
heavily upon his parents.
SCHOBELL-Bertha A., wife of George B. Schobell, of LeMars, Friday, August 11
at 10 p.m. aged 33 years, of consumption.
The deceased has been an invalid for two years and eight months and at times
a great sufferer. She leaves a devoted husband; a daughter six years old
and a son four years of age. Her mother makes it her home with the family
and several relatives live hereabouts. Mr. and Mrs. Schobell were married
in this city. The funeral services took place Sunday, and were conducted by
Rev. Fahs. The pall bearers were Messrs Woodard, Partridge, Goold, Dennis,
Burkhead and Treat.
ADVERTISED LETTER LIST, AUGUST 14, 1893
Ashworth, B.
Arnet, C.
Cameror, M.
Danne, Chas.
Dunn, Josie
Findley, R. J.
Greff, Wm.
Kurst, Louisa
Kohlstein, Jno.
Janes, Minnie
Kernick, Emma
Kumer, Joe
Krapfel, Geo.
Kobel, Chas.
Larson, Annie
Lambrecht, B.
McPhearson, J. A.
Newkirk, Jno. J.
Rogers, Rosa
Richmond, J.C.
Sowers, P.
Sweaney, Miss
Snow, Mary
Sudduth, W. G.
Whitney, Chas.
Williams, Wm.
If not called for in one month, they will be sent to the dead letter office.
Parties calling for these letters will please say "advertised" and give
date. A. P. Brown, PM
MARRIED:
HOWARD-BREGA-August 10, 1893, at St. George's church, by Rev. Jenner, Mr.
Charles McLaren Howard, of England, and Fannie Louis Brega, of Ontario,
Canada.
DENNLER-POLLARD-At the residence of the bride's parents in Washington
township, August 6, 1893, by the Rev. William Semple, Mr. Gustave A.
Dennler, of Liberty township, and Miss Josie B. Pollard.
The wedding ceremony was witnessed by a large circle of friends and
acquaintances who fairly showered congratulations on the happy pair and
showed their esteem in many beautiful presents. Mr. and Mrs. Dennler enter
upon their married life with bright prospects and the heartiest good wishes
of all who know them.
HARVEST HOME
We are in receipt of a flaming red poster, which reads as follows: "Harvest
Home! A grand picnic will be held in Henry township, in Hawkins's grove,
Friday, Aug. 18, 1893. Program-Speech by Hon. P. Farrell, of LeMars.
Baseball match between O'Leary boys and Remsen's or Kingsley's best nine.
Foot racing, target shooting and swinging. Also a bowery dance, good music
and refreshments. Come all, bring your lunch and be prepared to stay all
day and all night.
The Sentinel
LeMars, Iowa
Thursday, August 17, 1893
J.U. Sammis, attorney at law. Rooms 1, 2, and 3, LeMars National Bank
building.
Hardware at Trent's.
Buy your groceries of G.A. Sammis & Co.
Call on C. Dier for farm or city loans.
Round & Burkhead, architects and superintendents. Rooms 7 and 8, Granite
Block.
It is rumored that the LeMars City Band is to be reorganized.
Giblem lodge will meet Saturday evening to work in the third degree.
George W. Mathews of the Windsor Hotel is shipping his ice from Sioux City.
Special meeting of Giblem lodge, tomorrow night to do work on second degree.
The City Scales are kept quite busy now-a-days at weighing hay and live
stock.
PERSONAL.
Lieut. Koehler, of Ft. Robinson, Neb., is visiting our city.
Dr. Park, of Sioux City, was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Brick last Sunday.
Father Barron, of St. James church, has returned from a visit to the World's
Fair.
Mrs. Charles Herman, of Uniontown, Washington, is visiting with Dave Edmunds
family.
Gus Snyder, who has been clerking at Ireton, has resigned his place and is
again at home in LeMars.
Eugene Becker, J.D. Loudie and Wallace Winslow have returned from their
week's World's Fair visit.
D.J. Gardner, an attorney of Plattville, Wis., was in LeMars last Monday,
guest of John McArdle.
Mr. and Mrs. Romances of Sioux City spent a few hours in LeMars last week,
the guests of G.C. Maclagan.
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Smith returned from their World's Fair visit Tuesday
night. They report a fine time.
Mr. and Mrs. R.I. Dabb left last night for Chicago to visit the World's
Fair. They expect to remain two weeks.
Among the LeMars World's Fair visitors this week may be named Robert Dabb
and wife, Clem Hausman and express agent Bush.
Mrs. Albert Morrison and Mrs. Lynn Hartley, of Grundy Center, are visiting
their parents, Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Reynolds, ten miles southeast of the city.
M.D. Smith, an old soldier, who once lived in LeMars, but recently of Grand
Island, Nebraska, passed through this place today enroute for the Soldier's
Home at Marshalltown, accompanied by his daughter, who will attend school.
FIRST EVENTS-LE MARS
The first actual settler on the village plat of LeMars was Capt. B.F.
Betsworth.
The first child born in the vicinity was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John H.
Betsworth, the same being a grandson of the first settler mentioned above.
Aside from the willow log cabin on Capt. Betsworth's farm, the first house
on the plat was built for Jerry Ladd on lots now used by W.H. Perry for coal
purposes. The house was subsequently sold to David Gibbs and removed.
The first railroad built into LeMars was the old Iowa Falls & Sioux City
line in 1869. It is now the Illinois Central.
The Methodist Episcopal church edifice was the first church building
erected. That was in 1873 and will soon give way to the new $17,000 brick
church.
The first school house built on the plat was a two-story building in 1870,
which was finally sold for church purposes.
A postoffice was established in 1869 with John Blodget as postmaster.
LeMars was first incorporated in 1881 and soon after became a city of the
second class. C.P. Woodard was the first mayor.
A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.
Dr. Richey, of this city, was called to Elgin township last Tuesday to
attend to the result of a terrible threshing machine accident. The victim
was Frank Brown, well known hereabouts. He is the owner of a steam thresher
and had just finished a setting and was about to couple the traction engine
to the separator. The improved self feeding attachment is between the apron
of the machine and the engine but there is not much space. In making the
coupling steam was not reversed in time and Mr. Brown was caught between the
engine and the machine. In coming together, the glass water gauge and
stop-cock were broken off, which allowed the steam to escape against Mr.
Brown and but it he was seriously burned. The great pressure of superheated
steam literally boiled the front portion of his body. The case is not one of
great danger, but is very painful.
CHANGE OF TIME.
By a notice from the various churches of our city, we are reminded that the
summer of 1893 is nearly past. On and after Sunday, September 3, until
further notice, the hours for commencing the evening services will be 7:30
instead of 8 o'clock.
With the change of time and the cooler weather, it is hoped that the church
going people of our city will fill every church to overflowing.
MARRIED.
HUTH-GIEBEL: At Hinton, Iowa, on Sunday, August 13, 1893, Mr. William Huth
and Miss Anna Giebel, Rev. P. Belzer, officiating.
The ceremony took place at the home of the bride's parents and was witnessed
by a number of admiring friends. The newly married couple received a number
of very handsome presents.
BORN.
To Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hodgson, of Stanton township, on Tuesday, August 15,
a son.
LeMars Sentinel
August 21, 1893
LE MARS BICYCLISTS ATTENTION
The LeMars wheelmen met last Friday evening at the race track and organized
a club. They will meet for racing each Friday evening. About a dozen were
present at the organization. Alex Adams was elected captain and Cliff Brown,
lieutenant. Let every one who is in any sense master of a bicycle be on hand
Friday evenings. The riding of a wheel is one of the modern day exercises in
which there is not only pleasure and health, but also much mobility.
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
Last evening during the hard thunder shower, A.P. Dornbush, east of Seney,
had his barn struck by lightning. The building and contents were burned. The
loss is about $800, including grain, hay and one horse. It was covered by
insurance in A.M. Duus' company, the German of Freeport, to the amount of
about $700.
CASH AT PLYMOUTH MILLS
The Plymouth Roller mills are paying cash for grain as follows, in spite of
bank suspensions. Old wheat 50 cents, new wheat 45 cents, corn 25 cents,
oats 18 cents.
A SPIKE THROUGH HIS FOOT
J.R. Mayher stepped on a rusty spike on a sidewalk plank and stuck it
through his foot Friday making a very painful wound.
BORN.
To Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dikstra, of LeMars, Friday, August 18, a daughter.
MARRIED.
HOLLENBECK-HOESE: At the bride's parents, Hinton, Iowa, on August 16, Mr.
George Hollenbeck and Miss Louisa Hoese, Rev. Emil Mueller officiating.
THE GOSTING HOMESTEAD CASE.
G.G. Gosting, an Englishman by birth, came to America when a mere boy and
when the Civil War broke out enlisted as a member of Company A., 3rd Iowa
Infantry and served three years and over. In the fall of 1887 he filed a
soldier's homestead claim on the northwest quarter of section 31-92-48, in
Westfield township, this county. About the same time another man built a
shack on the edge of this land and set up the claims of priority. The case
has had three hearings in the land office and is now pending in the Interior
Department at Washington.
It was upon this land that John Faust cut hay and over which the suit was
brought last week and tried, in Justice Kain's court. Faust is a relative of
the man who is contesting for this quarter section of land. Notwithstanding
the verdict of the jury last week Mr. Gosting feels confident that his
soldier's claim will stand and that in the end the public will vindicate his
course.
THE MOORE-WINCHEL RECEPTION
The reception given last Thursday evening at M.A. Moore's new residence, by
Mrs. M.A. Moore and Mrs. J.H. Winchel was one of the most enjoyable
occasions it the good pleasure of one to ever attend. By 8 p.m. the
magnificent park grounds surrounding the fine residence was brilliantly
laminated by electric lights, giving the premises an enchanting appearance.
About two hundred invited guests were present, and were royally received and
entertained. Music of an excellent character was furnished by Prof. Sassano.
Refreshments were served in rooms tastily decorated for the occasion. One
and all left dull care and business perplexities behind and went in for a
friendly, social hour. Aside from those living in LeMars there were present,
Dr. Bowman and wife of Sioux City; Miss Addie Pierce, principal in one of
the high schools of Boston and her friend, Miss Edith Fickett, a teacher of
the same city. The Misses Pierce and Fickett were both school mates of Mrs.
John Winchel.
LeMars Sentinel
August 24, 1893
ABOUT READY TO START.
It is well known that Gehlen's roller mills have been being rebuilt this
season and their capacity greatly increased. The millwrights have been busy
as bees for the last month and will finish their work this week after which
the new mill will start up. The building has nearly all been rebuilt and
covered with iron siding. Wilford & Northway, of Minneapolis, furnished the
machinery which is of the most standard and modern kind. H.M. Stearns, chief
millwright, has had charge of about a dozen workmen and through his kindness
we were shown through the mill. The contrast between this mill and the "old
water mill" of the overshot wheel and millstone type of our boyhood days is
very great.
This new plant has 150 barrel capacity of flour, 100 barrels of corn meal
and four carloads of feed per twenty-four hours. It is propelled by steam
and water power.
The large elevator in connection with this mill has been propelled of late
by a steam thrashing machine engine on account of the rebuilding of the
mill. LeMars is strictly in it when it comes to four making.
FIRST EVENTS-AKRON.
Akron was originally platted as Portlandville, by Sargent and Crill, in
1871.
The first to engage in business at this point was E.W. Sargent in the fall
of 1871, when he opened up a general store, which was soon followed by Reed
& Kennedy.
The first lumber dealer was S. Bevins.
The first live stock dealer was Thomas Sedgwick.
The first grain bought and the first milling was carried on by E.W. Sargent.
The pioneer blacksmith was M.W. Toppings and Henry L. Waterberry, the first
harness maker.
A post office was established in 1873, T.S. Martin being the first
postmaster. It was made a money order station July 1, 1878. The first order
being issued to David Strobohn, for the sum of $30 payable at Traer, Iowa.
Akron became an incorporated place in 1882. J. Biddelcome being the first
mayor.
The first religious denomination established in the vicinity of Akron was
the Methodist Episcopal in 1871.
KINGSLEY: (Special Correspondence)
Will Mason was a Sioux City visitor last week.
Frank Bleasdell started for the World's Fair Monday.
Rev. Pendell and wife, of Pierson, were Kingsley visitors Saturday.
Miss Addie McMartin will start for her home in Allamakee county, Iowa,
today. She will be accompanied by Edith Dean as far as Correctionville.
Rev. S. Snyder and C.W. Wilson left Monday for Lake View to attend the
Epworth League convention and district conference.
Mrs. Mary Bullis, who has been residing at Mrs. McCord's has moved to town.
J.S. Ellis was on the sick list the first of the week.
Miss Edith Dean will attend the University of the Northwest this fall.
Jacob Eisentraut, of Sioux City, Iowa, is visiting with relatives this week.
Mrs. Hayworth and wife, of Correctionville, was visiting with Samuel Snyder
last week.
Will Tallman will fill the Providence pulpit Sunday morning August 27, Good
Hope in the afternoon and Pierson in the evening.
Miss Lena Stortz has returned home from her visit to Bell Plaine.
C. Butler, of Correctionville, has taken possession of the photograph
gallery. It will be run by his daughter, Miss Etta.
Frank Johnson has returned from his visit to DeWitt.
Little Ralph Wilson was quite ill the first of the week.
J. M. Wormly has returned from his visit east.
The Free Methodist conference began yesterday. They will occupy the other
pulpits on Sunday.
CHURCHVILLE: (Special Correspondence)
The rain Sunday night was a great help for plowing, but the wind played
havoc with many a grain stack.
Miss Lottie and Minnie Kortemeyer of Freeport, Illinois, are visiting
relatives this week at the home of their uncle, Mr. H. Kortemeyer.
Herman Miller intends to leave for his home in Illinois, his mother being
quite seriously ill.
H. Koenig's new machine did the first thrashing in this neighborhood and
gives good satisfaction; it thrashed 1550 bushels of grain in less than nine
hours, for Mr. McNamara last Thursday.
Rev. I.H. Bauernfeind left for Waterloo Tuesday to attend a camp meeting.
Rev. T.D. Meckle preached a very able sermon Monday evening and after the
same he reaped a rich harvest by a subscription of $55 raised for the
missionary cause.
Mrs. Wendel, of Indiana, and Mr. and Mrs. Wendel, of Kingsley, visited in
our burg Monday. They left for the World's Fair Tuesday and from there they
will go to Indiana to visit relatives for a few weeks.
There was a social gathering at the home of H. Koenig Wednesday evening in
honor of G. Koenig's twenty-first birthday. There were about sixty young
people assembled; refreshments were served at different hours and all
present had a very enjoyable time.
There will be young people's meeting at the Salem church next Sunday
evening, the pastor being absent.
HANCOCK: (Special Correspondence)
Last Sunday night a fearful hail and rain storm visited this locality. Corn
was so far along that it was damaged but little. The hail totally demolished
the east windows along its road.
The Sunday service at the Center school house continues to be well attended.
Geo. Hanks had a horse badly cut with barb wire. She got her hind leg over
the top wire, and almost severed it from her body.
Mr. Willits took a flying trip to Holt county, Nebraska, a short time ago;
he does not give a good report from that locality and thinks of going south.
James Chambers has received a land patent and is much pleased with it. He
has engaged board one year at Mrs. Luchsingers for which he gives the use of
his "eighty." He sojourned at Plymouth Springs eight weeks and improved
rapidly.
CHICAGO, ILL., and RETURN, $14.75.
Commencing August 1, the Illinois Central will sell tickets to Chicago and
return at the above rate, limited to thirty days from date of sale. These
tickets will be good in all cars.
G.W. Jones, Ticket Agent.
LeMars Sentinel
August 28, 1893
ARRESTED BUT RELEASED
Lawrence Heebe, who sells vegetables about LeMars, went home last Wednesday
about eleven o'clock a.m. and found that his wife had left with a drayman
whom she had engaged the previous Monday to cart two trunks and some boxes
to the depot. A part of the packages were to be shipped to Marcus and the
balance sent over to Dalton. A sewing machine was also missing and as Mr.
Heebe claims about $40 in "hard earned money" which he kept within a trunk
the lock of which he charged that his wife had broken with a hammer. Mrs.
Heebe took the train for Marcus and the same day was arrested and brought
back to this city and placed in the county jail until her trial came off
Friday morning before Justice Kain. Pat Farrell appeared for the state and
Sam Hussy for the defendant. After a brief trial the county attorney moved
to dismiss the case for want of sufficient evidence. The woman swore that
she knew nothing of the money in the trunk, had only ten dollars in her
possession upon leaving home and that she intended to leave her husband
"until things took a different turn." It seems to be one of the unfortunate
cases of which there are so many wherein husband and wife are not properly
mated.
A WORLD BEATER.
Kingsley Democrat: J.M. Higgin's female canine, Queen, recently gave birth
to sixteen puppies in a single litter. This with three previous litters
makes a total of 57 puppies in four litters, the number increasing with each
succeeding litter. At this rate she will soon be a world beater.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS.
AKRON: (From the Register)
Mrs. Luke Wheeler, who has so faithfully held the position of postmistress
in Westfield, has been supplanted and Jas. F. Burnight takes her place.
Saturday, Mrs. Mathwig went out into the buggy shed near her house when the
buggy tongue which was insecurely attached to the top of the shed fell,
striking her on the head and inflicting a severe wound.
C.E. Oliver has resigned his position in the Akron mills and has gone to
join his wife in Mentone, Indiana. The mills have been turning out the best
flour under the management of Mr. Oliver and many will regret to hear of his
going.
Monday J.H. Hampton brought into the office what appears to be the prize ear
of corn for the Sioux Valley. It measures fourteen inches between the end
kernels. We would like to have a longer ear brought in if there is one in
the state. We think it will be hard to beat this ear of corn.
Some arrest will soon be made if parties who are stealing small articles
from different places in town continue their depredations. Dr. Ellis lost
two fine blankets which he had out on the line airing Tuesday night, and
other small peculations are reported. The sneak thieves should be brought to
justice.
A serious accident occurred just below Westfield Sunday last. Mr. P. Gaunt,
wife and three children were driving in a top buggy when the team became
frightened at a handcar besides the track and shied to one side, overturning
the occupants and badly shaking them up. One little boy was caught around
the neck with lines and suspended from the wheel, and Mr. Gaunt had to cut
the lines to free him. The little fellow was badly hurt being seriously
bruised about the body and sustaining some bad scalp wounds.
KINGSLEY: (From the Democrat)
For a long time the city authorities have known that gambling was carried on
with high hand in Kingsley, but up to last Monday night were unable to catch
any of the parties. On that night a raid was made and as a consequence three
or four young men were taken before the mayor and fined $15 each. Some of
them being unwilling or unable to pay their fine are now languishing in the
city jail.
LOCALS.
T.J. Boland is the only authorized agent for the Continental Insurance
company in this territory.
Prof. Johnstone, the wonderful mind reader, will be at the opera house,
LeMars, on Monday evening, September 4.
Judging by what the Ackley Phonograph says, Tomlinson's Dead Shot company
had better register from some other town for the good of LeMars.
The LeMars Normal begins its next year September 4. The first term will be
especially good for such as wish a thorough review before teaching.
Those who saw the wonderful performances of the great mind reader, Prof.
Johnstone, when he was in LeMars last year will be sure to attend his
performances at the opera house next Monday night.
A recent storm up in Grant township demolished a barn on the Eastman farm.
The same was insured in the Continental Insurance company of which T.J.
Boland is local agent. The loss was adjusted Friday night.
Mr. Parkhurst, of Cherokee, who is taking treatment for his eyes in this
place submitted to an operation Thursday. He has been blind for several
years but Dr. Day says he will be able to see to read again in a few days.
IMPROVEMENT AT THE NORMAL.
A visit to the LeMars Normal school building the other day revealed the fact
that the management has been taking advantage of vacation time by repainting
the interior and frescoing the borders of the various walls. A general
cleaning up, with fresh paint, etc., lend to the place a new, bright, and
cheerful appearance.
The fall term opens September 4. Special review classes in all common
branches will be formed for those proposing to teach. The management of
this, one of the best educational institutions of the state, will open the
fall term with new life and vigor. The summer vacation has been beneficial
to both instructors and pupils.
OBITUARY:
Frank C. Brown, whose sad death was mentioned in this paper, was born in
DuPage county, Illinois, September 23, 1848, moved to Lee county, same sate,
where he lived on a farm with his parents, Daniel and Adelaide J. Brown,
until February, 1865, when he enlisted in the 43rd Illinois Cavalry,
remaining to the end of the war, after which he accompanied his regiment to
the far west, engaged in Indian warfare. He was mustered out of service at
Springfield, Illinois, November 1865; returning home, he soon after married
Miss Jennie Hathaway. After residing in Illinois three or four years, he
moved to Ellsworth county, Kansas, and took up a homestead, where he resided
until he came to Seney, Plymouth county, in 1889.
CARD OF THANKS.
Mrs. Frank C. Brown and family desire to return their sincere thanks to the
members of the Grand Army and to other friends who aided them during their
last sad bereavement, and for the many attentions shown to Mr. Brown during
his last days of life.
LeMars Sentinel
August 31, 1893
LOCAL.
Mrs. Eva returned from Chicago bringing with her a complete line of
millinery and furnishing goods, and invites the ladies of LeMars and
vicinity to come and inspect same.
The Union county, South Dakota, fair will be held October 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Competition open to the world. Heavy purses for racing. Apply to Secretary
Sherban at Elk Point for particulars.
The First National Bank of Dubuque has resumed business after being closed
only twelve days. This is the shortest time on record for a national bank to
remain closed after suspending.
The public schools will open next Monday. The teachers will arrive this week
and a meeting of the high school teachers will be held on Thursday and of
the others on Friday of this week.
Prof. Johnstone, the mind reader, will give a street test on Monday to show
his remarkable powers. The public will be shown the test without any cost or
without any passing around the hat.
The Illinois Central railroad is offering one and one third fare to
passengers going to the Buena Vista county fair, at Alta, to be held from
September 6 to the 8 inclusive, tickets good until the 9th.
A week from Monday will be the day for the great race for Iowa stallions.
Over 100 people are expected from Sheldon along to see that race. The price
of admission has been reduced from $1 to fifty cents.
Remember Dr. Day furnishes his patients and patrons with the best glasses
now in silverine and nickel plated frames for $2.50. No charge for fitting.
Satisfaction guaranteed. Office in opera block, LeMars.
If you should happen to see a man driving rapidly out into the country, do
not make up your mind that it is a doctor going to see a man with a broken
leg. For it is probably Henry Hoffmann going out to sell a man a farm.
A jolly picnic was enjoyed Tuesday by the teacher and pupils of Mrs.
Kroesen's Sunday school class of the M.E. church. The green woods and the
August sunshine never were more attractive and the affair will leave a
bright spot in memory archives.
The fall term, ten weeks, at LeMars Normal opens September 4. Classes will
be formed in all the common branches.
PERSONAL.
Wesley Burrill, the Akron merchant, was in LeMars Monday.
Hon. I.J. McDuffie is enjoying a visit from his brother from California.
C.R. Metcalf and Editor Fox, of Kingsley, were in LeMars Tuesday.
C.H. Hart went to Webster City Monday to look after his milling interest.
Mrs. Burkhead and daughter went to Sioux City Tuesday for a short visit.
Philip Held and wife, of Melbourne, were in LeMars Sunday visiting old
friends.
Mrs. W.A. Simkins is at home from an extended visit at LeGrand, Iowa, and in
that vicinity.
Mrs. Nora Held goes to Alden tomorrow to resume her work as teacher in the
public school.
E.L. Pierce and Mr. Hollister, of Cortland, New York, were the guest of
Prof. Coleman on Monday.
Lawrence Clos will start in a week or two for a bicycle trip to New Mexico
and possibly down to Old Mexico.
Mrs. John Majerius and children left Monday for Illinois; they will visit in
Aurora and attend the big Chicago show.
Miss Carrie Gilbert has gone to Chicago for a visit to the World's Fair and
will afterwards return to her school work in St. Paul.
Mrs. A. Snyder arrived from West Superior, Wis., to visit for some time with
her daughters, Mrs. A.B. Stiener and Mrs. S.J. Stauffacher.
J.L. Randolph is the gentlemanly operator who now has the charge of the
LeMars telegraph station. He came from Excelsior Springs, Missouri.
H.E. Brown of Parsons, Kansas, is making his annual visit at his father's,
near Seney, and visiting other friends. Mr. Brown is a passenger conductor
on M.K. & T. railroad.
Miss Edwina Spring left last night for Chicago to assume her duties as
principal of a kindergarten in north Chicago. She was accompanied by her
brothers, Sam and Wint, who go to visit the fair.
Dr. H.J. Brink writes to have his Sentinel sent in future to Doon, Iowa,
instead of Alvord. The doctor has many friends in Plymouth County who will
wish him a profitable practice in his new location.
DOES SOME GOOD.
Closing the banks made business lively for the express company, which
received most of the foreign collections and also handled a large proportion
of the remittances. The post office came in for its share of the business
too and the business of the money order department of the LeMars office
jumped from $498.54 for the week ending August 19 to $2,269.67 for the week
ending last Saturday night.
WILL COME TO LE MARS.
The gentleman who expects to start the LeMars readymade clothing factory
writes to Mr. M.A. Moore that he will be here in a few weeks and will rent
one of the double houses just built by Mr. Moore on Main street. This man,
Mr. C.H. Harp, has plenty of faith in the future and says that he might just
well live in LeMars during hard times as any other city.
MONUMENTS AND HEADMAKERS.
Parties intending to purchase a monument this fall will find it their
interest to call and see my large stock of finished monuments on hand, of
all sizes and prices to suit your purse. On account of the present money
crisis, I am offering special inducements. Call and get prices and be
convinced. ~John Bogen. 618 North Main Street.
COMING BACK TO LE MARS.
It is understood that Wm. Frantz will soon come to LeMars to take charge of
the Illinois Central freight depot in place of W.G. Bolser, who has resigned
to take the presidency of the German American Savings Bank. Frantz and his
wife have many friends in LeMars, who will be glad to welcome them back.
MARRIGES.
August 1893.
01 Seba A. Dean - Delila B. Moist
03 Gustave Dennler - Jessie Pollard
08 George Hollenbeck - Louisa Hoese
08 Charles McLaren Howard - Fannie L. Berga
08 William Siefke - Elizabeth Lang
08 Marcus D. Scott - Jane Post
12 Wm. Huth - Annie Geibal
12 Fred Kayner - Fridie Amsier
18 John C. Spiecker - Johanna Bruedt
21 Adam A. Tritz - Mary Katharine Krier
23 Francis Pew Jr. - Margaretha Mimnaugh
26 Ernest J. Rath - Anna Albers
26 J.H. Rippey - Anna S. Unz
30 Harry Lee - Kate Daneky
30 J. Harry Murphy - Minnie Dietrich
MARRIED.
LEE - DANEKY-On August 30, by Justice A.B. Steiner, at LeMars, Iowa, Mr.
Harry Lee and Miss Kate Daneky. Both of Kingsley, Iowa.
MURPHY-DIETRICH-At the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Amelia
Dietrich, 518 Court street, J. Harry Murphy and Miss Minnie Dietrich, Rev.
J.E. Snowden officiating.
The bride and groom are both popular young people of LeMars. The groom for
several years has been the efficient operator at the up town office of the
Western Union telegraph company. The young people started on their wedding
trip on the evening train.