Iowa Old Press
LeMars Sentinel
December 3, 1894
PERSONALS:
A. C. Colledge and son, Tommy, went up to Yankton this morning.
Winthrop Spring, Jr., spent Thanksgiving under the parental roof.
Miss Kate Miller, of St. Cloud, Minn., was a guest at the home of Matt
Wurth.
Miss Grace Kiester, of Cherokee, visited here last week at the home of John
Beeley.
County Attorney Farrell drove over to Akron this morning to try a horse
healing case.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fahs, of Omaha, spent Thanksgiving here with Mr. Fahs'
cousin, Rev. D. W. Fahs.
?. C. Eckerman returned last week from his visit at points in DesMoines and
the central part of the state.
Mr. Chas. W. Sammis, of Oregon, Ill., arrived last week for a visit with his
sons, J. U. and E. P. Sammis.
Miss Lulu Van Hern, of Spencer, arrived last week for a visit here as the
guest of Miss Mary Lu Emery.
E. W. Sargent writes from Akron to have his Sentinel forwarded to Pasadena,
California, where he will soon be at home.
Mrs. N. H. Onstet, of Mechanicsville, Iowa, arrived last week to spend
Thanksgiving at the home of nephew, David H. Hill.
Miss Young, who has been visiting at the home of Rev. L. I. Jenner for the
past month, leaves today to return to her home in Milwaukee.
Mrs. Capt. Frank D. Baldwin was visiting her cousin, G. P. Osborne, and
Emily Friday, while on her way to Chicago to meet her husband who is in the
regular army stationed in Oklahoma.
Mrs. John Adams and Mrs. J. R. _layher gave the second party last Friday at
the home of Mrs. Adams. A delightful evening was enjoyed by all present at
euchre. The prizes for the most points won were awarded to Mrs. Wm. _rantz
and W. M. Boyle. For fewest points, Mrs. Simkins and E. A. Dalton were the
successful ones.
REMSEN SMALL POX
The city council of Remsen has made the following order: All persons in the
town of Remsen, Iowa, over the age of one year who have not been vaccinated
are hereby ordered by the board of health to be vaccinated for the
protection of small pox. If the parents of children refuse to have them
vaccinated the children must be excluded from the school until they conform
to the regulations made. A record shall be made by the teachers of the name
and residence of all children that are vaccinated and so excluded. And the
teachers of all schools in the town of Remsen are also ordered to be
vaccinated or give up their position.
REPLY TO RUBLE
LeMars, Iowa, Dec. 1, 1894
EDITOR OF THE SENTINEL: The undersigned, in justice to the memory of a
revered father, whom they know to have been a strictly honorable man, desire
to call attention briefly to the communication of Jacob Ruble in your issue
of the 29th with a view to correcting any erroneous impressions the same may
have made.
Mr. Ruble declares that the consideration for forty acres of land sold our
father, Peter Gehlen, was $250. $150 of which, he alleges, was to go to the
Catholic church in LeMars. Having no knowledge or information upon this
subject ourselves we have consulted the records of said church in the hands
of Father Meis and find that of the original subscribers to the fund for the
building of the church Jacob Ruble was one, and his subscription was $50.00,
which the books show was paid soon after it was made. It does not appear
whether the same paid by Peter Gehlen or not, but undoubtedly, if Jacob
Ruble authorized anything to be paid by Peter Gehlen to that said church, it
would appears some where on the books or papers in the form of a
subscription by him, and that, as we have shown, was only $50, and he also
paid two dollars in 1872, one dollar in 1873 and sixty dollars in 1876.
Mr. Ruble has seen proper to allege that Peter Gehlen kept $150 of his money
for his own use. This charge Ruble would not dare to make were it not
against the dead, and we now assert that in making it he was not only
ungenerous, but unjust to the living and dead as well.
We feel confident that this publication is wholly necessary, in so far as
the old residents of Plymouth county are concerned, for we are content to
leave the reputation of Peter Gehlen for personal manhood and integrity with
such as knew him in his life time, and we do not apprehend that either can
be injured by such charges as Ruble makes for the first time more than
fifteen years after the former's death.
We have legal controversy with Mr. Ruble, which is now pending in the
courts, and which in due time will be determined, and in the meanwhile we
propose to have no further contention with him in the public prints.
GEHLEN BROS.
THANKSGIVING IN THE CITY
Thursday, November 29, the day set as Thanksgiving this year passed off
quietly in LeMars. The day was a perfect specimen of good November weather
such weather as brightened the hopes of every sport-loving man, woman and
child in the anticipation of a merry day's sport. The only thing lacking to
complete the day's amusements was a football match, but when the returns
were received by Storm Lake, whither our team had gone to play, great
satisfaction was felt at not having to witness their defeat again on the
home grounds.
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LeMars Sentinel
Dated December 6, 1894
A PLEASANT CONCERT
The Presbyterian church was well filled Monday evening by the music-loving
people of the city to hear the concert given by Mrs. Emery in which her
pupils all took part. The excellent performance of each scholar showed the
excellent teaching and painstaking work of Mrs. Emery with each and the many
solos, duets and trios received continued applause. The program was too
long to comment individually upon the performers and it is not necessary as
each listener in the audience has a keen appreciation of the excellence of
the entertainment.
Certificates of proficiency from the Western Conservatory of Music were
granted to Floy Hudson and Lucille Patti.
A FAMILY SCRAP
Tom Armagost returned from Dakota a short time ago and found that his
position as head of household had been usurped by his son-in-law, Jesse
Long. Trouble resulted between the two and culminated yesterday with
Armagost's causing the arrest of his son-in-law on a charge of assault. He
said that knuckle dusters and a razor figured conspicuously in the assault.
The mayor this morning thought it best to dismiss the case.
*****
The special revival meetings at the M.E. church that began a few evenings
ago are increasing in interest every night. They will continue.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
NEPTUNE: (Special Correspondence)
An active revival meeting in the Methodist church east from here has just
closed and seems to be very successful in settle the question of "holiness."
Patrick Geary lost his wife on the 28th ult, in Lincoln township and
sustains a severe a shock and loss; five infant children being motherless.
He has the real sympathy of the entire community. [Transcriber's note: The
adjective "ult" has one meaning: in or of the month preceding the present
one; Latin Phrase ult. last month (ultimo mense)]
The hard times don't abate the disposition to join in wedlock; there are
several that are down on the list and will be announced in due time.
Charles Tripp, Jr., is building a new house and rumor has it that he too is
calculating to join the roll of benedicts before the daisies come up again.
The oldest boy of Patrick Connor is dangerously sick with an abscess on or
near his spine which is very painful.
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Will and Chas. Zimmerman and their families were in Churchville last Sunday.
Sam Uthe, Tillie Karley and G. Koenig, all of this vicinity, are students at
the LeMars Normal at present.
Jack rabbits are very numerous here. C. Koenig succeeded in shooting two in
less than an hour while working in the fields Friday.
MILLNERVILLE: (Special Correspondence)
A meeting of formers will be held at the school house December 8, at 2 p.m.,
for the purpose of raising necessary funds for the building of a creamery
near Millnerville.
John Simeon marketed some fat cattle last Wednesday at Merrill.
Geo. Wilson returned home recently, having spent the last year in the Black
Hills country.
S. S. Prather has been making improvements on his Rock Creek farm the past
season. The latest being an addition to his residence.
Much interest is taken in the Lyceum which is held every Friday evening at
the Millnerville school house. About seventy-five persons were present last
Friday evening to listen to an unusually entertaining and instructive
program for which much credit is due A. G. Glann, principal of the village
school. The question for debate was, Resolved, That intemperance has caused
more misery than war. The principal speakers on the affirmative were J. F.
Banks, A. G. Glann and Dale Hunter. On the negative: Geo. Millner, Phillip
Lindsey, and Frank Williams. After one of the most interesting debates ever
listened to by a Millnerville audience and despite the almost superhuman
efforts of George Millner and Phillip Lindsey, the judges rendered a
decision in favor of the affirmative.
POTOSIA: (Special Correspondence)
Mrs. T. Donovan accompanied Mr. and Mrs. J. Ryan to their home in Elk Point
for a weeks visit.
Mr. and Mrs. F. Richardson went Saturday to spend a week with their daughter
in Sioux City.
The I.O.G.T. hall was moved Saturday and will be fixed up ready for
occupancy as soon as possible.
Miss Della Hurt, who has been attending school in Merrill, came home
Wednesday for a short vacation.
Miss Acie Crotty visited her brother near Leeds Sunday and Monday.
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Mr. Hugh Burkitt, who has been visiting the past week at Welliver's,
returned to Sioux City Sunday.
Mr. O. G. Bell has so far recovered from his illness as to be able to ride
out and Saturday he went to Sioux City to spend a few days with his
daughter, Mrs. Scott.
Mrs. G. Crotty and Mrs. Chas. Roberts visited in Sioux City Friday and
Saturday.
We hear that Cais Montague is getting along as well as could be expected.
HINTON: (Special Correspondence)
Mr. P. Fluck, of LeMars, honored our burg with a visit Sunday last.
Hungerford township has seven schools five of which are taught by male
teachers. If all townships would hire the same ratio of teachers what would
become of all the school ma'ms?
Mr. Prescott, a tenant living in the southern part of our township, packed
all his portable property one night last week and left for parts unknown.
Some of his creditors are making diligent inquiry of his whereabouts.
Prof. J. S. Shoup, A. M., of the LeMars Normal, will lecture at the town
hall Jan. 4, 1895, at 7:30 o'clock p.m.
F. F. Bogenrief returned from a weeks visit in Sioux county among friends
and relatives.
James Jenkins opened a confectionery store and lunch counter in the building
known as the old post office.
O'LEARY: (Special Correspondence)
G. B. Lewis, who has been in partnership with Mr. Warner at O'Leary, has
bought a half interest in Mordoff's clothing store and will soon move to
LeMars.
Mrs. Frank Pinney, from Plankinton, S.D., is visiting relatives and friends
here.
The school teachers of Union township for the winter are as follows: No. 1
Belle Watson, No. 2 Stella Mathews, of LeMars, No. 3 Maggie Eyres, No. 4
Ethel Eyers, No. 5 Julian Padmore, of LeMars, and No. 6 Arthur O'Leary, of
Elkhorn township.
The Y.P.S.C.E. of the Presbyterian church have chosen the following officers
to ser the first half of 1895: President Wesley Eyers, vice-president
Bertha Kohl, secretary Agnes Steele, treasurer Robt. Begg, correspondent
secretary John Steele, organist Katie Kohl.
LeMars Sentinel
December 10, 1894
DEATH OF ISAAC EYERS
Full Particulars of the Accident, Verdict of the Coroners Jury.
The terrible death of Isaac Eyers, which was reported in the Sentinel of
last Thursday, has awakened the sympathies of the many friends of the family
throughout the county for the bereaved family.
Immediately after the sad news of his death was brought to town, Coroner
Gray went out and an inquest was held over the remains, with Conrad Kohl, L.
A. Inglett and Wm. Semple acting as jurors. The verdict of the jury was
that he came to his death by falling from the windmill tower, but whether it
was caused by his being blown off, or being knocked off by the wheel
starting or whether he fell off in an epileptic fit, to which he was
subject, will never be known.
The Sentinel's O'Leary correspondent says of the accident: "Thursday
morning, Dec. 6, Mr. Eyres asked if the windmill needed to be set going and
said he would put it in gear and oil it. The whole family had often
remonstrated with him about going on the tower, but he insisted that he
could do it as well as anyone and nothing more was thought of it. Charles
and Ernest, aged respectively, nineteen and seventeen, were busy about the
chores, and thought nothing of their father's absence till he had been gone
an hour or more. On searching for him they were horrified to find him lying
on the ground near the windmill with blood oozing from his ear. They
immediately picked him up and carried him quite a distance to the house.
Neighbors were summoned and a doctor sent for, but life was found to be
extinct."
His body showed but few marks of the terrible fall and it was only upon
examination by the coroner that it was found that his thigh bones were
broken.
The deceased was a Canadian being born in Durham county, Canada, in 1834,
therefore being nearly 61 years old at the time of his death. He has
resided on his farm in Union township for the past 13 years and during the
period that he has thus lived in the county he had become widely known and
respected. He has ever been a staunch Presbyterian and an upright Christian
and he has raised God-fearing family of eleven children, seven sons and four
daughters, all but two of who reside in this county.
The funeral took place from the house Saturday and was one of the largest
ever seen in Union township. Rev. Wm. Semple officiated.
SOCIETY HILARITY
Two very pleasant evenings were enjoyed last Friday and Saturday evenings by
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Adamson and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. M. Frantz at
parties given at the home of Chas. Adamson. The guests devoted the early
part of the evenings too the usual trials of skill and luck at six-handed
euchre. Each of the guests were proved with a pretty souvenir silken bag,
and when games were won the gentlemen were given brown beans and the ladies
white ones. After refreshments were served, a new way of distributing
prizes was adopted. A half dozen or more pretty souvenirs were sold at
auction, the players making their bids with the beans that they had won at
the games. Mrs. Frantz acting as auctioneer. This variation of the usual
plan was a pleasant feature of the parties and excited the guests to
spirited competition.
Saturday evening Miss Martin entertained a party of about a dozen gentlemen
and ladies at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Sammis. The guests and hostess
all appeared in the parlor in fancy costumes and masked. Progressive Cinch
was the game of the evening after the time for unmasking, with refreshments
and a little music and dancing. The masquerade was a decided success.
A party of about twenty guests were pleasantly entertained Saturday evening
at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Smith. Dancing was the order of the
evening and was kept up till midnight. A delicious supper was served.
BY A DAM SITE
Lone Sentinel Found by the Sheriff Watching a New Dam on Ruble's Farm
It was reported that a new dam had been constructed on Jake Ruble's farm
last week in spite of the law and the injunctions. Sheriff Boyle took a
night trip up there and found a dam across the river and a lone stranger
with a double barreled shot gun holding a silent vigil. The mysterious
guard did not know who built the dam or who hired him to watch it.
According to his story he appeared to be a traveling philanthropist who saw
the dam while passing by and concluded that it ought to have a watcher to
sit up nights with it, so he took the job. Further developments will be
watched with interest.
FOR TRAFFIC IN DISEASED HOGS
Nick Neidert was arraigned Saturday before Justice Kane for hauling and
having traffic in hogs that had died from disease. The information was
field by a farmer named Peter Smith. Weidert paid a fine of $10.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
KINGSLEY: (Special Correspondence)
Wm. Gilmore reports the advent of a girl baby at his house on Tuesday of
this week.
Mr. Alexander, Sr., editor of the Kingsley Times, arrived on Wednesday with
a car of household goods and has moved into the house formerly occupied by
Cap. Robinson.
Jay Thompson, James Howder and Arch Thompson have opened up a meat market in
the old Tibbet shop.
Sherm Bell is now located in the new bank building with his barber shop.
The Congregational people gave the pastor and the evangelist, Rev. Mr.
Potter, a reception and donation in the church Monday evening at the close
of the special meeting. The young people took possession of the parsonage
and the older ones visited in the church. John Hall and wife were admitted
to membership during the evening, which made thirty accessions to the
membership, as a result of the special meetings, and yet there are others to
follow in that connection in the near future.
J. B. Burgess, of Sanborn, Iowa, has rented the K.P. store building and is
putting in a general stock of merchandise. His goods began to arrive on
Wednesday. It seems like a dull season to open up a business, he has only
rented the store for two months.
County Attorney Farrell was in town Wednesday to try the case against James
Dickson who was arrested on a charge of selling liquors on election day and
on Sundays. The information was filed by Jack, the butcher. It seems a
shame to keep piling costs on the county to satisfy the spleen of people who
are merely trying to get even at the expense of the county.
Mrs. Bainbridge, living in south Kingsley, died on Tuesday after a lingering
illness. The funeral took place on Thursday from the U.B. church, Rev. Mr.
Gardner conducting the services.
Johnny Cathcart, youngest son of E. M. Cathcart, is quite seriously ill with
pneumonia.
Mrs. I. Z. Patterson received quite a severe fall Friday, but no bones were
broken.
The youngest child of Jack Douglas is a very sick child and its life is
despaired of at this time.
A large number of persons, old and young, are complaining of severe colds
just now.
J. C. Dickenson was fine by Esquire Ellis for peddling whiskey on election
day. The fine and costs amounted to over a hundred dollars and some time was
given him in which to pay it or stand committed to jail.
Mr. and Mrs. Houks, of Sioux City, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. James
Mattison.
Lee Johnson and wife returned home to Ida Grove on Friday, after having had
a very enjoyable visit among old friends in and around Kingsley.
Mrs. J. J. Heacock has been on the sick list for a few days past.
H. C. Tripp writes that he is well pleased with his success in the
temperance lecture work in southwestern Iowa.
Mayor Wormley is finishing off the lower story of his property on Main
street as a business room of some kind.
The G.A.R. post is arranging a camp fire to take place as soon as the
necessary arrangements can be made. Pork and beans will be served, G.A.R.
songs and a general good time had, such only as the old boys are capable of
having among themselves when they set out to do so.
POTOSIA: (Special Correspondence)
Mrs. Wm. Gibbons and children, of Sioux City, came out Wednesday for a
week's visit at G. Crotty's.
D. M. Baker has been confined to the house with rheumatism, but is better at
present.
The Mite society will meet with Mrs. J. Washburn next Wednesday.
The I.O.G.T. will give a basket social at the residence of Jim Pavlovic on
next Friday evening, December 14. Each lady, whether member or not, is
requested to bring supper for two and help in a good cause.
James Walker and Arthur Baker went to Hornick Friday for a short pleasure
trip.
Frank Crouch and friend from Merrill went to Vermillion, S.D., Friday to see
the country. Frank expects to be gone about a week.
Edward Swanson is working in Sioux City this week.
A sister of Mrs. Chas. Wenham, from Adaville, visited her part of the week.
Mr. Culbertson and Mr. Tyler, of Sioux City, called at Baker's on business
Friday.
AKRON: (From the Register)
Married, Klauer-Blatchley, last Thursday marked the union in marriage at the
bride's parents of Mr. Edward P. Klauer and Miss Clara Blatchley, both of
Akron.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hampton are moving into their new residence in the north
part of town. Elmer says that their latch string will be hanging out to his
friends by the first of next week.
LeMars Sentinel
December 13, 1894
DIED IN HIS WAGON
Harm Kruse, A Wealthy Farmer of Grant Township, Dies On His Way Home From
LeMars
Coroner Gray was summoned to Dalton last night to hold an inquest on the
remains of Harm Kruse, a well known and wealthy farmer of Grant township,
who was found dead in his wagon at that place.
It appears that Kruse left LeMars yesterday afternoon in a lumber wagon
partly loaded with lumber. Bernard Pecks started out of town a little ahead
of him and observed that the old gentleman did not act natural. After
getting out of LeMars a little way he went back to Kruse's wagon and wanted
Kruse to let him drive, this Kruse refused to do. When near Dalton Kruse's
team passed Pecks and Pecks noticed that Kruse had hold of only one line.
Pecks caught the team and drove it to Dalton. Here he spoke to the
postmaster about taking care of Kruse while he took care of the team. Kruse
was sitting on the lumber in the bottom of the wagon box and was laying
against the side of the box and he was unconscious. The men summoned Dr.
Richey who happened to be near and doctor pronounced him dead.
The verdict of the corner's jury was that he came to his death from heart
failure caused by excessive indulgence in intoxicating drink.
Two of his sons arrived last night and took the corpse home, where the
funeral service will be held. Mr. Kruse was very popular among his
neighbors and was a leading man in the community in which he lived.
MORE FINE RESIDENCES
Dr. M. W. Richey has purchased the old Dr. Ensminger property on Main street
from Chas. Wernli and in the spring will erect a handsome residence upon it.
The two lots make one of the finest residence properties in the city and
property owners adjacent will be glad to have a fine house built again where
is now nothing but the ruins of the handsome house erected by Dr. Ensminger.
A trade has been completed between C. E. Haas and Henry Van der Meer by
which the latter becomes the possessor of the quarter block owned by Mr.
Haas at the corner of Plymouth and Tremont streets. There are at present no
houses upon this property but it has been well improved with a fine growth
of trees and will make a beautiful site for building purposes. Mr. Van der
Meer proposes to erect two fine residences upon it and will commence work
thereon at once if the weather holds good.
PERSONALS:
J. R. Mitchell leaves tomorrow for a trip to southern California.
Ben Amos went to DesMoines Monday night on a business trip.
Dr. Mammen went to Chicago this morning to be gone a few days.
Miss Mamie Trottnow leaves this week for a visit with relatives in St.
Louis.
Editor Pinkerton, of the Leeds Sun, was in town Tuesday morning between
trains.
Mr. and Mrs. Mat Kelleu, of Granville, came over this week for a visit with
relatives.
J. D. Brown, at present of Omaha, but formerly of this city, arrived Monday
on a visit.
Chas. Bittebender, of Oregon, Illinois, a brother-in-law of J. U. and E. P.
Sammis, is in the city.
A. H. Parsons, of Akron, was in LeMars Tuesday attending court and on his
way to Ireton.
B. Markey and daughter, Mrs. Mark Priest, of St. Louis, are in LeMars this
week attending court.
W. B. Moore has been laid up for several days as the result of getting a
piece of mortar in his eye.
Mrs. H. Jones, of Harrisburg, Ill., left Monday to return to her home after
a visit with her son, Geo. W.
George E. Loring goes in a day or two to Buffalo and Sheridan, Wyoming, on a
business trip of a week or two.
Clerk of district court, M. B. Tritz, is around attending to his official
duties after a sickness of several weeks.
Joe Gallagher, late of Sheldon, who has purchased the Parsons drug store at
Akron, was in town the early part of the week.
Rev. J. J. Clifton was in LeMars over Sunday. He is now established as
pastor of a church in the southern part of the state.
Miss Lillie M. Held returned this morning from the State Normal school at
Cedar Falls, to enjoy the holiday vacation at home.
J. W. Bernhard, of Chicago, arrived this week and has commenced work in P.
H. Diehl's drug store, taking the place of Walter Spotts.
Mrs. Durst, of Waukegan, Illinois, returned home Tuesday night after a visit
of several months at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Otto G. Berner.
Mrs. T. E. Dunbar went up to Spirit Lake last week called there by the
dangerous illness of the child of her son, Eugene Dunbar. The child died
last Friday evening.
Ed. Richards drove over from Hawarden having been subpoenaed to serve on the
jury here. He was released from duty upon announcing his removal to Sioux
county.
Lawyer Austin, of Akron, has been in LeMars this week attending district
court. His firm appears for Henry Nearing in the appeal from the decision
of the board of commissioners of insanity.
COURT CONVENES
The December term of the district court convened Monday with Judge G. W.
Wakefield, presiding: Judge Ladd not being able to attend owing to the press
of court business in Lyon county. He will probably get through this week
and come down.
The usual routine work was performed Monday and Tuesday and the following
assignment of cases made:
December 10, Markey vs Markey;
December 11, Keates vs Keates, Alline vs Alline;
December 12, Plymouth Park Association vs Woodard;
December 13, Roberst vs Sophy, State vs Nearing, appeal from commissioners
of insanity;
December 14, Tremain vs Savings Bank, Forsyth vs Wheeler, Forester & Co. vs
Buckingham;
December 15, VanBuskirk vs Mitchell;
December 17, State vs Kibble, State vs Cunningham, State vs Cunningham,
State vs Cunningham, State vs Cunningham, State vs Cunningham, State vs
O'Shea;
December 18, State vs Mathwig, State vs Koch;
December 20, Merges vs Mullong, Prichett vs Supervisor;
December 21, Owen vs Freeman & Hines, Thompson vs same;
December 22, County vs Miller, Knorr vs Meilke, Fox vs Bohnekamp.
The grand jury was called up and the following reported and were sworn. N.
Kass, Jr., and Fred Pearce being excused and N. L. Hixson reported sick:
F. C. Hall, John Ruble, Jim Donovan, J. W. Myers, P. D. O'Leary, john
Herrron and Michael Neisus. J. W. Myers was appointed foreman and L. Emma
Jones was appointed clerk.
The docket shows the following entries:
State vs A. E. Harkenss and Jas. Harkeness dismissed on motion, J. C. Kistle
vs Geo. Hamm and C. Dier dismissed at plaintiff's costs, Jas. Trault vis
Aug. Rohrman settled and dismissed. A. W. Durley vs. J. H. and Mary
Hardacre defendants defaulted and judgment rendered as prayed, Theo. Lengle
vs Henry Ahlers claim of plaintiff allowed at $1000 and guardian authorized
to sell property and settle same. Annie P. Young vs W. P. Young decree of
divorce for desertion as prayed and custody of the children vested in
plaintiff, Duncan Ross vs Richard Walmsley continued to first day of next
term, LeMars National Bank vs Balcomb Park Co. privilege granted to bank of
Waterloo to file inervenor, J. H. Shuttloffel vs heirs of Collins Ira T.
Martin appointed guardian, German state bank vs. Geo. H. Stinton settled at
plaintiff's costs.
Henry Greten and Nicholas Krier have been granted final naturalization
papers.
The case of Markey vs Markey occupied the attention of the court for about
two days. This is one of the most intricate cases tried this term. While
it does not rival the celebrated Tichbourne case it is a little like it.
Bartholomew Markey died near O'Leary leaving his wife, Mary, and his son,
Peter, in possession of eighty acres of land. This was about twenty years
ago. About two years ago proceedings were begun by Bartolomew Markey, Jr.,
of St. Louis, for his share of the property claiming that he was an heir at
law. He claims to be a son of the deceased by a former marriage that was
celebrated in Ireland before the father ever came to this country. The
defense, of course, denies that he is an heir. The evidence is voluminous
on both sides and involves affidavits taken in Ireland, Chicago and St.
Louis. The case was tried to the judge and he will render his decision
later. Struble Bros. appear fro the defendant and F. T. Bedell for the
plaintiff.
LeMars Sentinel
December 20, 1894
DIED:
ADNEY-Wednesday morning, December 18, Howard, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs.
Thos. Adney.
Sympathetic friends mourn with the bereaved parents over the loss of the
infant son who lingered on earth by the brief space of three months and a
day. The funeral takes place this afternoon from the M.E. church.
FLUCK-At her home on Washington street, Tuesday, December 18, of bronchitis
and complication of stomach trouble, Mrs. P. Fluck, aged 49 years.
The deceased has been ill for some months past and passed away quietly
Tuesday at 11 o'clock. Mrs. Fluck was a native of Germany and came out to
this country in early life with her parents. After her marriage with Mr.
Fluck she resided for some time in Wisconsin before coming to this county,
where her home has been for a number of years.
The funeral services were held this morning first at the house and later at
the German Evangelical church, after which the remains were taken to Stanton
township for interment.
BRAUCH-At her home in Omaha, Tuesday, December 18, aged 24 years, Tillie,
the wife of Peter Brauch, of consumption.
The deceased, whose maiden name was Tillie Schmidt, was well known in LeMars
for her kind and endearing nature and lovable qualities and the knowledge of
her death from this dreadful disease, which had already numbered a young man
and a young woman from the family among its victims, arouses the sincerest
sympathies of the community for the bereaved relatives.
Mrs. Brauch had been suffering for the past three years and has traveled
much in the hopes of finding relief. The remains were brought to LeMars
last night for interment and the funeral takes place today with Rev. D. W.
Fahs, officiating, she being a staunch Presbyterian.
MARRIED:
THEIMER-CRAEMER, Wednesday, December 19, 1894, by Rev. Jno. Burmeister, Mr.
John Z. Theimer, of Grundy county and Miss Louise Craemer, of Liberty
township, this county.
KING-VANDERBURG, At Akron, Ia., December 18, 1894, Claude King and Miss May
Vanderburg.
The groom is a bookkeeper at Shenkberg's and the bride has been in the
employ of the Sioux City Electrical Supply company.
The wedding was at the residence of the bride's parents at 1 o'clock. At
its conclusion the bride and groom returned to this city and went to the
house a 308 Tenth street, which they had rented, where a complete surprise
awaited them. The house had been completely fitted up for them. The
Electrical Supply company furnished the house with electric fixtures
throughout, and everything necessary for immediately commencing housekeeping
was the, the gifts of friends.
Their friends surprised them at the house, where a reception was held and
refreshments served.---Sioux City Tribune
Resolution of Thanks by the Elgin Township Teacher's Association
At the meeting of the teachers' association at Seney Friday, December 14,
the following resolution was adopted:
Whereas, the board of directors of the district township of Elgin have
granted permission to their teachers to spend one-half day each month in
attending an educational meeting, organized in accordance with the plans and
approval of the county superintendent; and
Whereas, we who have availed ourselves the privilege, believe that our
schools may be greatly benefited thereby; therefore
Resolved, that a vote of thanks be extended to said board for their prompt
action, as the pioneers in this matter, and we do sincerely hope that all
the other boards will grant a similar privilege to their teachers and will
require their attendance at their regular educational meetings.
For G.A.R. Commander
Hull Index: Northwestern Iowa may have a candidate for department commander
in the person of Comrade Colonel J. K. P. Thompson, of Rock Rapids. Colonel
Thompson is a veteran of the Twenty-first Iowa infantry and is a most
enthusiastic Grand Army comrade, a thorough business man and one who is in
every particular fully qualified for the position. We have no assurance
that the colonel would accept the honor, but then we would like to see him
at the head of the department.
LeMars Sentinel
Dated December 24, 1894
Large Attendance Will be Increased When School Begins January 7
The close of the Normal for the winter holidays has made life appear
rather quiet out at Normal park. The fall term of the school in many
respects has been the most successful one that has ever been held. In
spite of the hard times and the usual falling off in attendance among
the schools and colleges of the land, the LeMars Normal has had a larger
attendance than usual.
The large attendance is due to the good reputation that the school has
held in the past and also to the very strong faculty of well known and
popular teachers that have been the instructors this year.
When the school opens right after the holidays on Monday, January 7, it
is expected that there will be a large number of new students on hand
and that the enrollment will go above 250. There will then be sixteen
weeks of school work before the short spring vacation. While the course
of study and classes are arranged that students can enter at any time to
good advantage, there are many who can best arrange their work so as to
attend after the first of the year.
The young man or woman who decides to prepare for teaching or for
business or for life can not make a better investment than to go to the
LeMars Normal school for a few terms, the more the better.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
KINGSLEY: (Special Correspondence)
The most marked social event in Kingsley for many a day was the
dedication of the Masonic hall on last Wednesday. Perhaps remarks from
us are unnecessary seeing that the editor of the Sentinel, was one of
the participants. Cosmos lodge was founded mainly through the efforts
of I.B. Southwick who has seen it raise from a small, weak lodge to a
fine, strong institution. Mr. Southwick has been master of the lodge
every years since its foundation, except two, and takes a just pleasure
in its growth and prosperity. No body of this kind in a place of the
size of Kingsley has a better home than has Cosmos lodge. The visiting
brethren from surrounding lodges were a fine body of men and credit to
the institution. The oration by the grand master was very fine and
impressive and made a most favorable impression on those outside of the
order, setting forth the merits of Free Masonry in a new light to many.
Eli Peters will no doubt now under the advise of the grand master place
himself in a position to raise a family of his own as his advice was
that all good Masons do so. Many compliments were given to the singing
and the music furnished by home talent. Three hundred persons were fed
at the banquet and yet there was left food enough to have fed a small
army. Our ladies are in it when it comes to feeding the hungry with all
the nice things they know so well how to prepare. The ladies
contributed no small share to the comfort and happiness of the guests.
Ed Dunlap did the marshal act in great shape and merited the applause of
the audience which he received. It is strange the two deacons both lost
their hats, their heads are certainly of the ordinary size before
installation and we do not think that has changed them any. E.M.
Cathcart, the new master, looked very serious during the very impressive
ceremony, no doubt he felt the great responsibility of his new position.
Jim Grive came down from his home in northern Iowa to the dedication as
did also Luse Johnson and wife from Ida Grove. The grandmaster made
many friends by his dignified bearing and geniality while in our midst.
The ladies had a great time clearing up the banqueting hall and putting
things to right Thursday. They all worked like beavers after the ball
was over. The boys all rightfully feel proud of the grand success.
Charley Varner and several of the Pierson boys came up to Kingsley on a
hand car Thursday evening to look the town over.
Mrs. E.J. Newman came over from Sioux City Thursday on business.
Mrs. J.C. Cottrell is very sick at this writing but is on the mend a
little. For several days her case was thought serious.
The Congregational Sunday school will have no Christmas tree this year,
but instead on Christmas night a supper will be given by the Sunday
school and congregation. All the church and congregation are invited.
The M.E. church and Sunday school will hold their regular Christmas eve
exercises and have a Christmas tree in connection. All who wish can
attend and participate.
The Kingsley cornet band have perfected a strong organization and taken
some of the business men. They will soon purchase some new instruments
and give a concert and dance to aid them financially.
The Kingsley Democrat office will soon move from its present quarters to
elegant rooms in J.M. Wormley's building, which is being fitted up for
the purpose.
Prof. Hanchett departed for his home in Postville to spend vacation.
Miss Johnson and Mrs. McCowen also went home to spend the holidays.
J.H. Beardsley and Miss Rose Stortz went over to Marcus last Saturday,
returning Sunday.
The new rooms in the school building have been completed and will be
occupied at the beginning of the winter term. They are elegant rooms
and heated by hot water.
Prof. Kissinger is about to start a class in vocal music for the purpose
of training some of our young folks in choir singing. This is something
that is much needed and will be greatly appreciated both by the
congregations in our churches and the older singers.
The Good Templars are preparing a temperance drama under the supervision
of Mrs. Judd Ingalls, which they will soon present to the pubic.
(From the Democrat)
Andrew McCabe and family, of Ida Grove, visited with Chas. Stortz and
family of this place last Saturday.
T.P. Crippin and wire and Mrs. H. Conklin, of Cherokee, visited with L.
Conklin and family of this place last week.
Jas. Grieve came down from Marathon Wednesday to be present at the
dedication of the Masonic hall.
S.D. Newcomer, of Sterling, Ill., is visiting with his brother, Chris,
at this place.
Mrs. Maggie Khunen, of Wisconsin, visited her brothers, the Henry boys,
of this place.
A project is on foot for the organization of a home talent dramatic
club, the scheme is being worked by the band boys and the proceeds will
go toward buying new instruments.
(From the Times)
Messrs. Mot Clark and Nate Rigelman returned Saturday from a week's
visit near Spencer, Clay county.
S.J. Warne, J. Parker, W.W. Gillut, Will Corbia and J.W. Norish, of
Moville, were over Saturday last to participate in the shooting match.
J.M. Higgins, Ernest Trotter and P. Cook, of this place, were in the
contest. J.M. Higgins took first money, and Mr. Cook, second.
O'LEARY: (Special Correspondence)
Mrs. Jas. Mare was called to Wisconsin Monday by the serious illness of
her mother.
Everyone was glad to have the rain come to fill up wells and cisterns,
although the mud is not very pleasant.
Mrs. Roush, of Elkhorn township, fell and broke her arm on Sunday, Dec.
16.
Miss Bessie Evarts has returned to her home here after spending the
summer and fall in Minnesota.
John Pinney lost a nice three-year old colt this week. A peculiar
disease seems to attack the colts and they do not live long.
Rev. Dr. Davis of Omaha, was a week behind hand owing to a lost letter,
but is here now helping with the revival at the Presbyterian church.
HINTON: (Special Correspondence)
The Sunday school will hold their Christmas celebration in the town hall
Christmas eve. An excellent program has been prepared.
Wm. Pape's mansion on the corner of Luft street and Cornshock avenue is
nearing completion. Kowalski & Co., of Merrill, are doing the work.
N.H. Swanson, the Illinois Central agent, left our town to accept a
position on the I.C. Railroad at Hills, Minn.
A number of our young folks met at the home of Mr. E. Held Wednesday
evening for the purpose of organizing a reading circle.
Frank Schneider, our butcher, is building a residence on north Main
street.
A Christmas ball will be given at the town hall Christmas evening,
December 25. Music furnished by the Shumate String band.
Jacob Luft took a business trip to Struble last week.
James Anderson has retired from the farm and is learning the painter
trade under the supervision of A.B. Forbes.
REMSEN: (From the Bell.)
Mr. Frank Ahmann left last Monday evening for Oklahoma, where he will
spend the winter. The good wishes of his many friends go with him.
Squire Kiefer tied the knot Wednesday morning, December 19, that made
Mr. Frank Faber, of Remsen, and Mrs. Marie Matwig, of Akron, husband and
wife. We congratulate.
John Willenburg, of Petersburg, Iowa, arrived here last Saturday
evening, where he will visit friends for a short time.
A Covington girl and her companion were arrested in Remsen Tuesday night
by Officer Achen on the charge of vagrancy. Several bloods of Remsen
were trembling lest they be arraigned on similar charges, but they
escaped, their purses only suffering. Fine and costs footed up to
$17.50.
THE CHARITY BALL
Its caustic touches on social and business _____ and follies and its
effective honor to truth and untightness, has placed "The Charity Ball"
foremost in the ranks of comedy-drama of the age. This beautiful play
will be presented at the opera house on December 29 by a company of
artistic merit, making it one of the season's events.
LE MARS GENERAL MARKETS
LeMars, Dec. 24, 1894
Wheat, 50c
Oats, 24c
Corn, 40 @ 43c
Rye, 40
Fat Steers, 2.50 @ $4.00
Hogs, 3.50 @ $4.00
Eggs Fresh, 16
Butter, 14
Bran and Shorts, per ton, $13.00 @ 14.00
Corn Meal, per ton, $18.00
Chopped Feed, per ton, $18.00
Potatoes, per bus. 65c
Onions, per bus. 70c
Beans, per bus. $1.75
Hay, $8.00
LeMars Sentinel
Dated December 31, 1894
FT. RUBLE TAKEN
The Dam Again Torn Out and the Mill Running
A Lot of Powder Burned
No one Hurt but Several Scared. Ruble and Sons Put Under $200 Bonds not
to again Violate the Injunction.
Friday was another day of warfare on the Floyd river. The gun boats
were not brought into action but all of the land batteries were active
and the din of battle was almost as great as at the celebrated contest
at Island No. 10 on the Mississippi.
The special artist of the Sentinel force did not learn about the attack
on Fort Ruble until after the smoke had cleared away, therefore the
Sentinel cannot give the illustrations of the fight when the lurid flame
from the belching muzzles of two double barreled shot guns and one
Winchester rifle painted the sky in vermillion hues and the powder smoke
darkened the landscape, hiding the barbed wire fence and Jake's hog yard
from the gaze of the valiant army whose soldiers took their lives in one
hand and their axes in the other and abated the nuisance which had
stopped the merry hum of the millstones and compelled the stock to eat
its feed unground.
Friday Jacob Ruble and his family were arrested for violating the
injunction of the district court in building or permitting a dam to be
constructed and maintained on the farm.
Gehlen Bros. on Friday morning found it impossible to operate their mill
for lack of water. The turbine wheels were bare and frozen up. They
decided that the new dam up in Ruble's pastures must have been put in in
violation of the injunction and took a force of twelve men up there in a
wagon to abate the nuisance. The men were under command of Nick Gehlen
and did not take any guns or other fire arms with them, but carried
along plenty of sand to be used in case of necessity.
They drove up by the road and through Ruble's dooryard and down to the
dam. At the dam they found four men, Martin Schafer, Louis Schafer,
Jacob Huckley and a man named Sauter.
There were two shotguns and a rifle among them, Louis Schafer not being
armed. When the Gehlen forces reached the scene of conflict these men
were there with their guns ready to prevent any injury to the dam. They
pointed their guns and threatened to kill the first man who touched the
dam. Gehlen told the guards that he had come with his men to take out
the dam, that it was an injury to them and that they had a right to take
it out and that they were going to take it out. He said that if they
did any damage that was not warranted by law that they would pay the
damages and that they were responsible for what they did. Under these
circumstances he said that they had no right to shoot and must not
shoot. The guards told them to stand back and not to touch the dam, but
while the conversation was going on between Martin Schafer and Gehlen
the other men went to work on the dam. No shots were fired at this time
and after the men all got to work the guards went away in the direction
of the Ruble's house. The piles were all chopped off except the two in
the middle of the stream where the water ran out with such force that
the men could not work. After the men had worked at the dam for nearly
an hour shots began to be fired from the direction of the Ruble house.
About half a dozen rifle bullets whizzed close to the workers and
clipped little chunks out of the ice and from the bark of the trees
close by. Then about twenty shots were fired from shot guns. The shot
rattled around the workmen at the dam in a lively way, but the distance
was too great for it to hurt anyone.
After finishing the work of letting out the water, the men got into
their wagon and came back to LeMars.
This is the second time that the dam has been torn out by the Gehlens
for its alleged damage to their mill property lower down the river. An
attempt was made to get them indicted for tearing the dam out the first
time, but after thoroughly sifting the matter and examining the court
records that showed the order giving Peter Gehlen the right to build the
dam at the Gehlen mill, and having a surveyor get the elevation from one
dam to the other, the grand jury failed to indict. The Gehlens claim
that this proves that they are in the right and have a right to abate
the Ruble dam as a private nuisance.
The Gehlen mill was running again on Saturday by water.
Jacob Ruble and several members of his family were taken to Sheldon
under arrest Saturday to answer to Judge Ladd under the charge of
contempt of court in violating the injunction of the district court,
forbidding the erection and maintenance of a dam on the Ruble farm.
Martin Schafer says that he does not know who did the shooting and that
he and his men came home at once after they found out who all of the
parties were who were implicated in tearing out the dam. Mr. Schafer
says that they did not want to hurt anybody and that they went to the
dam because the Ruble family had all been arrested and taken away and
that Sauter was at work there cutting wood. When they found out who the
parties were who were there to take out the dam and knowing them to be
responsible that they preferred to let the law take its course. He says
that he wanted to have the other parties wait until the case could be
decided before taking out the dam. They have plenty witnesses now as to
who took out the dam and they will let the matter be settled in the
courts. Judge Wakefield holds a special term of court in LeMars this
week and it is expected that the original dam case will come up for
decision on its merits.
Ruble and his family were taken to Sheldon Saturday. Judge Ladd
discharged Mrs. Ruble and put the father and two sons, William and
Harry, under two hundred dollars bond each, not to violate the
injunction until the trial of the contempt cases under the injunction
which will come off February 18. This is liable to be a very
interesting case before it is finished. Farrell and Martin are looking
after the case for the builders of the dam and Struble Bros. and Sammis
& Scott are taking care of the interests of the mill owners.
A warrant is out for Martin Schafer, who is charged with assault.
Joe Ruble is to be tried before Esquire Steiner this afternoon. He is
charged with assaulting Addison Carpenter, who was hired by the Gehlens
to watch the river and see who constructed the dam.
MARRIAGE LICENSES:
Issued from the office of the county clerk during, December 1894.
Dates:
1) William A. Julian and Olive M. Ward
4) Hans P. Madsen and Anna Juhl
6) Sebastian Luschen and Anna Hein
7) James M. Cameron and Julia A. McWilliams
8) Claudeins C. King and Mary E. Vanderburg
10)William Nicholson and Mary E. Moran
17)Frank Mansell and Irene Rousch
18)Esdert L. Siebens and Gasky Huls
18)Ira S. Heacock and Gertie M. Gemmy
18)Grant Barr and Laura Glinas
19)Frank Faber and Marie Mathwig
19)John J. Theiner and Louisa C. Kraimer
22)Thomas Hacker and Bertha Wolf
22)Theodore Nothem and Bertha Feirelsen
28)Charles Bartran and Jennie S. Romanes
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS:
REMSEN: (From the Bell)
Mr. Geo. Kass passed the Christmas day in Alexandria, S.D.
H.E. Kohler is visiting with friends in Larchwood. He will remain
during the holidays.
Jacob Homan has sold the north part of his farm in Fredonia township,
240 acres with buildings, to Bruno Dornbush for $47.50 per acre.
The body of J.C. Helms was taken to Sterling, Illinois, for interment
Wednesday evening, Dec. 19. The funeral was at that place Friday, Dec.
21.
The miller farm in Marion township, formerly owned by Nic Kaiser, has
been sold to J.P. Tentinger, of St. Bonates, Iowa, for $48.50 per acre.
Plymouth lodge, 308, A. O. U. W. elected officers for the ensuing term
Wednesday, Dec. 9 as follows:
P.M.W., Peter Lotz
M.M., J.P. Kieffer
Foreman, P.J. Conway
Overseer, J.F. Kaiser
Recorder, Will Breiholz
Financier, R.W. Meyer
Receiver, A. Arens
Guide, Fred Strobren
J.W., J. Bentz
O.W., N. Bentz
Trustees: G. Moritz, A. Zink, P.J. Conway
Mr. John Beck and wife were visiting relatives and friends in Granville
on Monday Tuesday last week.
Christmas day passed away so quietly in Remsen that it resembled a
funeral more than the birthday of our Savior.
Mr. F.Schmitz, of Ossian, Iowa, passed the Christmas day in the Beck and
Wictor families here.
A force of men are out putting in steam cookers for farmers on trial and
taking receipts for the same which turn out to be bankable notes for
$375. Of course, the suckers are not all dead yet and these fellows
find plenty of victims.
O'LEARY: (Special Correspondence)
Mrs. Jas. Mase, who was called to Wisconsin, writes that her mother is
getting better.
W.L. Warner, one of our merchants, made a business trip to Sioux City
this week.
Geo. B. Louis is moving his household goods to LeMars and will be found
in Mordoff's clothing store after Jan. 1.
Christmas passed off very quietly. The United Brethren had a Christmas
tree which some of your young people attended.
James Nelson has gone to South Dakota for a visit.
Gill Monroe, who has been in Sioux City for some time, is at home to
spend a month.
Henry Seal is entertaining Mrs. Seal's brother, Lewis Rose and his
bride.
Two brothers of Richard Gill, from Wisconsin, are here visiting.
The revival meetings at the M.E. church in Henry township resulted in
quite a number of conversions.
John Maronde, a graduate of the LeMars Normal, has been visiting Burton
Hasbrock.
Great interest is being manifested in the revivals at the Presbyterian
church. Rev. Dr. Davis, of Omaha, will assist until Dec. 31.
A Christmas tree was enjoyed at Wm. McCartney's by their relatives.
KINGSLEY: (Special Correspondence)
Joe Larmon, pharmacist, in W. C. Titus's drug store is on the sick list
since Christmas.
Miss Leona Thayer, niece of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Smith, came up from
LaPlatta, Mo., on Monday last to spend a few weeks visiting. Miss
Thayer is a compositor on the Home Press of that town.
The Christmas tree at the M.E. church was a grand success and the house
was so crowded that not nearly all the people wishing to do so could get
in. the exercises were good and the presents numerous.
A very social and happy time was enjoyed at the rink Christmas night by
the Congregational Sunday school and congregation. A bountiful supper
was served to all. The cornet band enlivened the boys and girls with
music and all went away highly pleased.
Louis Snyder, son of Rev. Mr. Snyder, of Onawa, was the guest of Ollie
Smith during the holidays and renewing old acquaintances.
The Masons and their wives met one day not long since to devour the good
things left from the banquet and have a special time.
Dr. Banks has located at the Ute, Monona county, for the practice of
medicine. He is the only physician there. His family will soon move to
their new home.
Ed. Banks left Friday for Danbury to work in a drug store.
Rev. Mr. Nichols, of the U.B. church, has been under the weather for a
few days and has been unable to attend to his pastoral duties.
A load of young people went out to the Thurber school house in Elkhorn
township Friday evening to attend the Literary society.
Rev. Brown, the late pastor of the M.E. church of this place, came on
the Friday evening train in response to a telegram to conduct the
funeral services of a child of John Kitchen, who died at the family
residence, two and one-half miles northeast of here. Mr. Brown returned
home on Saturday.
John Kissinger and wife spent most of last week in LeMars visiting
relatives. They returned home Saturday.
The Times office has secured the services of Miss Leona Thayer to work
on the paper in the future.
Jeff Clarke was up from near Sioux City making calls on his old friends
Saturday.
Frank Scott, of the St. Charles, went to Chicago on Saturday to spend
New Years.
JAMES: (from the Leeds Sun)
Ed Lyons was in LeMars last Monday.
Miss Addie Creamer is the new clerk in C.E. Chaney's general store.
The only Christmas tree in town was the one at Mr. and Mrs. J.
Schindler's store.
Geo. Murdick came up from Salix last week and spent a few days settling
up his affairs here.
Miss Rosa Luce who has been quite sick during the past few weeks with
rising in the head is entirely recovered.
Mrs. Dr. F.A. Luce, of Clyde, Ill., is visiting Mr. Luce's relatives at
this place. Dr. Luce is expected here to join his wife soon.
Messrs Bart and Percival Woolworth, of LeMars, stopped in town over
night last Friday and visited with their sister, Mrs. C.E. Chaney. They
were driving through to Sioux City.
Judging from the number of railroad men registering their address as
James, we are inclined to think that our town may claim more than a
local reputation as being a "railroad men's headquarters." When the new
Hotel de Baraholtz is completed still more may come and be furnished
accommodations.
On December 12 the house of Cal. Ireton, near the whisky slough, was
burned, together with the entire contents; the family saving nothing but
the clothing they had on at the time. Mr. Ireton was away from home and
his wife and daughter who were at home cannot say how the fire started.
No insurance.
County superintendent of schools, J. Wernli, came down from LeMars last
Wednesday to visit our schools and incidentally to make arrangements to
establish another school book depository here.
PERSONALS:
Dr. M.H. Breen was a Des Moines visitor last week.
Mrs. R. Bowdish, of Kingsley, was in town visiting Saturday.
Dennis McCarthy is enjoying a visit from his brother, D.J. McCarthy, of
Plainville, Neb.
Jos. Luken is reported better from the attack of illness under which he
has been suffering the past week.
Jno. Ludey, of Lyons, visited over Christmas at the home of J.C. Kain,
returning home Thursday.
Chas. Swan, of Bridgeport, S.D., arrived last week to spend a few days
visiting his cousin, W.H. Dwight.
George Popkin, who has lived near Dalton for some time will go back to
Iroquois county, Illinois, this week.
A.F. Williams, father of Mrs. H.C. Curtis, left last week to return to
his home at Independence after a visit here.
Hawarden Independent: "Miss Millie Garner, of LeMars, is spending the
holidays with her uncle, T.P. Granger, and family."
Mr. and Mrs. A. Gravat, of Traer, arrived last week on a visit to Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. Adamson. They went home this morning.
L. Eastman left last week for a trip to the Pacific coast. He visits at
Denver and Salt Lake City enroute and will remain some time in Los
Angeles.
George Richardson has postponed his trip to the south until next Monday
when there will be a good opportunity for all to go who desire at
reduced rates.
Math Kule with his son, Fred, went to Waterloo Friday to visit his
relatives and will probably go to Dubuque and Chicago before his return.
It is his first visit at home for five years.
W.H. Harris came down from Laurel, S.D., last week to look after
business interests in Iowa. He is the foreman of a large horse farm up
there and has six hundred head of horses on hand that he is wintering.
W.A. Sharp, familiarly known here as "Becky" Sharp, arrived in town
Saturday from Chicago for a visit with friends. Mr. Sharp at present
holds a remunerative position under the Pullman company. By the recent
death of his mother, he has become the possessor of a fortune of about
$30,000.
OLD LAND MARK GONE
The H. W. Van Sickel Elevator, Which Was Erected in 1872, Goes Up in
Smoke
One of the hottest and seemingly most probably disastrous fires that
have ever happened in LeMars was the burning of the old Van Sickle
elevator on the railroad grounds between Main and Eagle streets Friday
evening. The old building has stood the ravages of time pretty well,
but it had become a veritable fire-trap and the interior and roof seemed
to be made of tinder from the way the flames so quickly enveloped the
entire building. A light southwest wind raised the burning brands in
volumes and showered them on the railroad and other property east of
Main street and it seemed for a time as if a general conflagration was
inevitable. W.H. Perry kept a small hose throwing water up on his
lumber sheds and with a good stream playing on the LeMars Implement
Co's. property damage of the fire spreading was averted.
The fire removes and old and unsightly landmark from Main street and
being insured to fully cover its value the Plymouth Roller Mills loose
nothing. Up to within the past two months, Geo. Kirsher had rented it
and used it as a warehouse, at times having thousands of dollars worth
of farm implements stored therein. He had just rented the building
again and inside a few days would have had a quantity of new goods
stored.
H.W. VanSickel erected the elevator in 1872, moving the machinery of an
elevator at Charles City for the purpose. He ran it for several years
and the old timers say that the quantity of grain run through it in
those early days was amazing. After Van Sickel's failure, about 1876,
the elevator was allowed to remain in disuse for a number of years till
a few years ago with Laux Bros. purchased it and after fitting it up
operated it for a few days and then sold it to the Plymouth Roller Mill
company who have made no use of it except to rent as a warehouse.
The origin of the fire is unknown as the building had not been used for
two months and the doors had all been carefully nailed up, but there
appears to be little doubt as to its being the work of an incendiary and
the rapidity with which it burned seems to point to the use of some
inflammable substance.