LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
October 3, 1895

ADDITIONAL LOCAL MATTER

NEW CASES FILED.
The Divorce Mill Will Have Lots of Grist.
Sixteen Akron Cases Against the Milwaukee Railroad

As the date for the opening of court draws near, the bulk of the cases that
will appear on the docket are being filed. During the past week a large
number of cases have entered. They include a number of divorce suits and the
divorce business at the coming term of court will be unusually large. The
cases are:
Julia A. Schlotman vs John D. Schlotman on the grounds of cruelty,
Victoria Beach vs Joseph Beach for cruelty,
Alice W. Brady vs Henry V. Brady for cruelty,
Anrand McGinnis vs A. T. McGinnis for drunkenness,
Christian Hansen vs Kjesten Marie Hansen for cruelty.

In the latter case the plaintiff avers that his wife is a big strong woman
who can easily handle him in the weak condition he has been for several
years past and that she frequently scolded and abused him; also that she did
not cook food for him or wash his clothing or in any way care for him as
became a dutiful wife.

There are a number of other cases of minor interest including sixteen suits
brought against the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad by Akron parties
to get refundments on overcharged freight service.

Miss Tena Girdis has brought suit against James Good, Jr., for $2,000
damages for seduction. Good will also be tried on the criminal charge. The
Plymouth Park association commences suit against Geo. M. Smith and R. R.
Hammond for payment of stock subscriptions.

Another interesting suit is that of M. F. Lyons vs the The Odell Typewriter
company. The plaintiff avers that the agent of the company induced him to
purchase typewriters to the amount of $1760 with the understanding that he
was to act as general agent; that the machines are altogether worthless and
unsaleable and also that he was not in his right mind when he entered into
the contract on which he now seeks to recover the sum above named.

DIED.
MORF—At the hospital at Sioux City, Saturday, September 28, of stomach
trouble, Herman Morf, aged nearly 70 years.

The deceased had been seriously ill for a long time, and on a recent trip to
Sioux City to consult a physician, his condition became so serious that he
had to be placed in the hospital where he died.

Mr. Morf was a native of Switzerland, coming to this country over twenty
years ago. He homesteaded a farm in Washington township, this county, and
lived a happy, prosperous farmer for a number of years. He acquired a fair
fortune and upon having considerable money left him by a relative in the old
country, he left the farm and moved to Merrill where he made his home for a
number of years. Unwise investments reduced his fortune a great deal and
previous to his death he had been living with his daughter, Mrs. Olson. He
has also a son whose whereabouts are unknown and another daughter, who lives
in Wisconsin. Mr. Morf was a brother of Henry Morf, who for a long time in
the early history of the county was a prominent man in politics, having held
various county offices.

The funeral was held today in Merrill.

SCHNEPF—BAUERLY NUPTIALS TODAY.
From Tuesday’s Daily.

A large number of LeMars people drove out to Perry Creek Catholic church
early this morning to witness the ceremonies which will unite Mr. William
Schnepf, of Merrill, and Miss Mamie Bauerly, of Perry Creek, in the bonds of
matrimony. The groom is a prosperous young lumber dealer of Merrill. He is
well known in LeMars, having many relatives here and is well liked and
admired for his many good qualities. Miss Bauerly is the daughter of Jacob
Bauerly, a prosperous farmer who lives near Perry Creek. She has lived in
LeMars and has made for herself a host of friends who will unite with the
SENTINEL in wishing her every happiness.

The marriage occurred this morning, Rev. Father Toohill of Merrill
officiating. After the ceremony the guests went to the home of the bride’s
parents where they were most jovially entertained. A bowery had been erected
and the day was spent in happy celebration of the event. Mr. and Mrs.
Schnepf will make their future home in Merrill.

MARRIAGE LICENSES IN SEPTEMBER.

03. August Becker Jr. and Frances Kehrberg.
04. J. E. Wright and Luella M. Heald.
09. Frank Bly and Mary Pinckney.
11. Wilber S. Kenniston and Ora M. Talbot.
14. R. A. Rardin and Dale Holmes.
16. Fred S. Hauswald and Mary M. Neumann.
16. Albert E. Cariber and Florence M. Wooden.
19. W. F. Williams and Agnes A. Nelson.
20. Josiah Stinton and Frances Durband.
21. William Schnepf and Mary Bauerly.
23. H. J. Eckerson and Minnie Wilson.
24. August Hannemon and Adena Budde.
24. Robert Blecker and Mary Schindel.
24. R. W. Shottuck and Edith M. Higday.
28. August Stockel and Minnie Spicer.
28. John Hoitenger and Flora Heide.
28. Bernard Assmann and Katie D. Schmidt.

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
October 21, 1895

From Thursday’s Daily.
T. H. Symms & Son are completing a large contract for plumbing in the opera house block.

A license to wed was granted today to Mr. John Fletcher and Mrs. Amanda, Morehead, of Adaville.

The Chicago Clothing Company’s store is closed for a few days while an invoice is being taken in the interest of the mortgagees.

POTOSIA: (Special Correspondence)
Willie Boyer, who has been helping Mrs. O. G. Bell on the farm for the past two months, returned to Sioux City Friday.

Miss Agnes Clarey began teaching a five months term in the Garvey district Monday. This is Miss Clarey’s first term, and we wish her success.

Jim Ahern is confined to his bed with rheumatism and Chas. Reynolds is superintending the threshing.

A brother of Mrs. Williamson of Nebraska has been visiting his relatives here. Nellie Williamson accompanied him home for a two weeks’ visit.

The power of the Morse and Walker machine was broken so at Chas. Roberts’ that they were obliged to get another.

Mr. and Mrs. Ryan, of Elk Point, came down for an over Sunday visit at T. Donovan’s. Miss Celia Donovan went home with them to spend a week or two.

There will be a Populist meeting at the school house Tuesday evening, the 22nd.

D. M. Baker has bought the Kress threshing outfit.

Mrs. John Falton and son Bennett, of Colorado, are visiting Mrs. Falton’s sister, Mrs. Wm. Morse.

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Nesbit, from near Leeds, visited at Morse’s Sunday.

The Aid Society will have its next meeting with Mrs. Howard Williamson.

The chicken pox is in the neighborhood.

ADAVILLE: (Special Correspondence)
Everybody is picking corn.

John Philips went through here buying cattle last week.

W. E. Herron, the next sheriff of Plymouth county, was making friends in this township last week.

C. S. Romley is building a house for Mrs. Geo. Fletcher.

John Houghton, Myron Kanago and J. R. Knox are on the jury from this township.

Josiah Stinton was visiting in Struble last week.

John Fletcher and Mrs. Amanda Morehead were married in LeMars last Thursday.

A. Fletcher is build a large double corn crib on his farm.

Clarence Lake, of near Merrill, was in the Valley on business last Thursday.

D. O. Bogenrief and wife went to Ireton last week on a visit.

The school in the Valley has begun with Mrs. Jones, of LeMars, as teacher.

Edward Thomarson, of LeMars, was doing business in the Valley last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Stinton, of Morrison, Ill., are visiting friends and relatives here.

Edgar Scott has returned from Davis, S.D., where he has been the past summer.

It is rumored that Wm. May has sold his farm to Ed Anderson.

W. P. Brown, our former mail carrier, is up in Lyon county threshing.

Rev. J. F. Morehead, of Lodi, S.D., made us a pleasant call on his way to the Nebraska conference.

Mrs. Leonard is at Vermillion, S.D., visiting her daughter, Agnes, who is attending school at that place.

Rev. J. E. Leonard went to Corning, Iowa, last Tuesday to attend the annual conference.

John Henry intends moving back to LeMars again this winter.

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
October 28, 1895

From Saturday’s Daily.
Mrs. Anderson, wife of C.H. Anderson of Plymouth township, was brought to
town yesterday by Deputy Sheriff Lewis and is being examined this afternoon
by the commissioners of insanity. Her case is a very mild one.

DIED.
PETERSON—At her home in Perry township, in this county, Tuesday, October 28,
of pneumonia, John A. Peterson, aged 48 years. The deceased was an old
resident of Perry township. The funeral occurred this afternoon in Sioux
City.

LeMars Post
October 29, 1895

THE BITER BITTEN.
C. H. Anderson, a resident of section 18, Plymouth township, had his wife
brought before the Insanity Commission last Saturday to test her soundness
of mind. Six witnesses were examined and all testified that Mrs. Anderson
was perfectly sane, that she was a hard working woman, a good wife and other
and had endured a great deal of cruelty from her husband. He had kicked her
down stairs, locked her out of the house on cold nights and abused her in
many ways. They also testified that Anderson had acted queerly for the past
two years, and was growing worse continuously. This led the commission to
put him on the stand as a witness, with the result that he was pronounced
insane instead of his wife.

Anderson said that his wife was untrue to him and had an insane desire to
commit adultery. He said that men visiting his house, came up the creek bed
which runs through his farm. Although never absent from he, he had never
seen anyone around the place. Last Sunday he spent from sunrise until dark
digging in a mound on this farm for money which he claimed his wife had made
from her unfaithful conduct. Neighbors saw him digging away all day long but
paid not attention to it as they knew of his insane freaks. After such
testimony, it did not take long for the commission to decide which member of
the family was off in the upper story, and they told Anderson he would have
to go to the asylum for a time.

Mrs. Anderson is Norwegian, and lived about ten miles from the home of
County Treasurer Kirsebom, in the old country. Mr. Kirsebom says she comes
from a good family and is a highly respectable lady.

FUNERAL OF E. G. MARRIS.
Funeral services over the remains of Edward G. Marris, who was killed by a
fall from his horse, was held in the M. E. church last Saturday by Rev. Joel
A. smith. A large number of friends and relatives were present at the last
sad rites.

The deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marris, and was born in
Plymouth county, Sept. 20, 1874. He was well known and had a large circle of
acquaintances, who, with his relatives, mourn his loss. His was a promising
life, and bright hopes for his future were entertained by those who knew him
best. His noble life was quickly ended by a sad accident told in but few
words.

In riding in company with his elder brother and a friend, his horse fell
over one which had stumbled and fallen in front of him. Edward was thrown on
his head and never regained consciousness. He lingered between life and
death for over two days, when the slender thread of life was snapped in
twain and he crossed to the great beyond. He was a great favorite among his
friends, an affectionate son and true to all his acquaintance.

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
October 31, 1895

THE WOMAN NOT INSANE.
Mrs. Anderson Found to be Not Insane by the Commissioners and Her Husband Is
Brought in for Examination on Her Information.

Mrs. C. H. Anderson, of Plymouth township, was examined Saturday by the
commissioners of insanity and found to be not insane. She had been brought
before the commissioners on the information of her husband. Several
witnesses were examined in regard to the case and they testified as to the
peculiar and abusive treatment of Mrs. Anderson by her husband. Neighbors of
the Andersons are quoted as saying that Mrs. Anderson is a perfectly sane
and quiet lady while Mr. Anderson shows considerable wildness at times. He
is know to have kept her locked up in her room and to have turned her out of
doors at night. Immediately after her discharge from custody, Mrs. Anderson
filed information of insanity against her husband and he was arrested and
brought to town for examination. The trouble in the Anderson home makes a
very sad case as there are four children who will suffer through their
parents actions.

SLEPT WITH A SHOT GUN.

C. H. Anderson, who tried to have his wife sent to the insane asylum, has
been himself sent to Independence by the commission. By his own story, he
was extremely jealous of his wife and used to think that men were
continually going to come and take her away from him. In order to quiet his
mind, he would barricade the doors and windows every night and retire to his
rest, taking a loaded shot gun with him.