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LeMars Sentinel, Thursday, January 14, 1897
Death of Mrs. D. S. McArthur                                                  
     Very suddenly at her home in Elgin township, Tuesday forenoon at
about 11 o'clock Mrs. D. S. McArthur, passed from earth at the age of
about 59 years.  She had been in poor health for about three years and
lately had become worse.  The attending physician was out to see her
that morning and she appeared to be in no immediate danger, but heart
disease is an uncertain ailment and her death came before noon.
     Mrs. McArthur came to Plymouth county many years ago with her
husband and family.  The family has been prominent in the north part of
the county and many friends will mourn the sudden death of Mrs. McArthur
whom they had learned to regard as a dear friend.  The husband and a
large family of sons and daughters survive her.  The funeral services
will be held at the house at two o'clock, Thursday.  Rev. A. Z.
Macgogney will conduct the services.

[Transcriber's note: This woman's maiden name was Elexa McKerlie.]

Wm. EIBEL HAS A FIT

Tuesday forenoon while at the office of the City Roller Mills, Wm. Eibel fell down suddenly insensible.  At the time of the attack, hew as standing in the door of the office and he fell out upon the doorstep.  The stroke was something of the nature of an apoplectic fit.  He was carried to the house of the engineer of the mill close at hand and Dr. Richey was summoned and Mr. Eibel’s family.  For about an hour the patient was unconscious and then he became delirious. During all of the afternoon, he was in a precarious condition and his family and doctor were with him continually doing all that was possible for his relief.  He recovered the next day and walked to the post office.

DEATH OF A SON OF N. GOEBEL

Word was received in LeMars yesterday morning that a son of Nicholas Goebel had died at his father’s farm on the road between LeMars and Struble.  The young man was about twenty years of age and had been in poor health for some time.

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Wm. Zimmerman has taken a new partner.  The newcomer has not yet been named, but Grandpa Koenig thinks that Gottlieb would be a good name for the young ten pounder.  All are doing well and Will is setting up ten cent cigars.

Akron Tribune
Thursday, Jan. 14, 1897

AMONG THE LOCALS

Three houses for rent, ranging $5 to $15 per month. - A.H. Smith.
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Sleighing is fine, and all who are fortunate to possess a horse and cutter
are taking advantage of it.
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It was a scene typical of the "wild and woolly west" which occurred at
Johnson's saloon last evening about six o'clock. A crowd of men from the
country had gathered there and were drinking and talking politics.

The discussion became heated and angry; like all confounded fools who
indulge in that sort of mixture, their words fell to blows. The city marshal
was away on a hunting trip, and the fighting mass was separated by the
operators of the saloon and bystanders.

The only arrest made was of a farmer named Hinds, who lives nears Alcester,
S.D. He escaped this morning from the clutches of Mayor Sullivan with a mild
penalty of $1 and costs.
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It is very rare in these days that an old soldier gets his pension raised.
He is often kept busy with teeth and nail to hold on to what was allowed
him. An exception is Abe Fritcher who last week had his pension raised two
dollars a month.
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At the January session of the board of supervisors, Dr. H.H. Cilley, of
Akron, was appointed to attend sick paupers in the townships of Portland,
Preston, Westfield, Sioux and Hancock for the ensuing year, and to receive
in full for his services the sum of $100.

LeMars newspaper dated Jan. 16, 1897

There was no school in LeMars the last three days owing to the blizzard and
snow. Eight trains were stalled in the LeMars railroad yards Monday
evening.

Dr. J. W. Hines has been appointed railroad surgeon here for the St. Paul
and Omaha railroad to succeed Dr. Hackett, now deceased.

Sheriff Frank Herron has appointed John Becker of Portland township as
deputy sheriff.

John Drandt has purchased the Oyens store from Will Laux and will move his
family down there.

LeMars Sentinel, Monday, January 18, 1897

RECENT DEATHS

At the home of his father, Thomas Britt, of Stanton township, on Wednesday morning, Daniel Britt, a young man aged 21 years died of consumption.  He had been ill for a long time and medical aid had not been able to restore his health.  The funeral was a large one the family having many friends.

Miss Jeannette Penning died Wednesday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Penning, in Fredonia township, near Seney.  The young woman was about 23 years of age and beloved by all who knew her.  She had been a patient sufferer for many years before her death from Brights Disease.  The funeral was held Friday from the house and the interment was at Seney. [Bright's disease: inflamation of the kidney]

STRUBLE CREAMERY

The Struble Creamery has been very prosperous.  The report is condensed from the Times:

Since the creamery was started in November, 1895, nothing has occurred to interfere with the progress of the business, and all of the stockholders are more than pleased with the splendid financial condition of the association.

The report of the secretary shows that during the year 1896 the creamery handled 1,896,268 pounds of milk and 70,874 pounds of butter.

Treasurer Durband gave a very interesting and instructive talk, which was highly appreciated.   

RECIEPTS:

Received for butter:  $12,1915.12

Received from

other sources:                    635.00

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                                 $12,830.12

DISBURSEMENTS

Paid for milk:           $9,053.05

Paid for labor,etc       2,953.03

Paid for debt and

improvements:             574.28

Cash on hand:              249.76

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                               $12,830.12

LeMars Sentinel
Thursday, January 21, 1897

BAD DIPHTHERIA CASE

The health officials ordered a quarantine Wednesday of the residence of H.
B. Hughes on Madison street. Alice Hughes, the 19-year-old daughter of Mr.
Hughes, has a malignant attack of the disease. The family did not think it
was anything worse than a bad cold until Dr. Richey was summoned and told
them what was the matter. Dr. McMahan took the matter up at once as it is
necessary that great care be exercised in order to prevent the spread of the
disease.

SURPRISE TO HERMAN WERNLI AND WIFE

The pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wernli was the scene of a surprise
Saturday evening nearly planned and carried out by Mr. Wernli's relatives.
The young people had not an inkling of the affair and the surprise was most
complete. The evening was enjoyed with social chat, instrumental solos and
duets and a general good time. Delicious light refreshments were served by
Mrs. Hudson. The young couple were presented with some very useful gifts
among which was a mantel clock presented by Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Haas.

CASEY AT THE BAT

John Casey and the mayor had a visit Wednesday and talked over the expense
of having the city keep hotel for men who mixed so much water in their
drinks so that the sidewalks narrow down too much for walking purposes.
Casey paid the usual city charge for lodging without meals and said he would
bring his skates next time he came to town.