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LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
November 3, 1898

RETURN OF PLYMOUTH COUNTY’S CONTINGENT.

The Plymouth County contingent of soldiers, members of the Fifty-second Iowa
volunteers, returned home Monday morning on a special train arrived at 3:30,
which conveyed companies H, L, and M from Des Moines. They are home this
time to stay and resume their avocations as private citizens, after having
responded to the call of their country and faithfully performed the duties
which they were called upon to undertake after enlisting. Those who returned
this morning were John Connolly, Peter Wilmes, Henry Mammen, Jos. Mohan, W.
McGillvray, L. McGillvray, A. K. Shoup, W. Kennedy, Gus Forbes, Chas. Burns
Jr, of LeMars; Henry Brandt, of Struble; Dave Langhout, H. Eberhardt, A. K.
Shoup, Merrill; Clarence Moore and H. Ewing (sic William A. Ewin), of Seney.

Of several of the boys seen, they all agreed that if Uncle Sam needed their
services again, they would be willing to step right up to the front and
their only regret was that they never had a chance to go into action.

The LeMars boys on the whole have no complaint to make and in contradiction
to reports have nothing to say in disparagement of their officers and all
speak in highest terms of Colonel Humphrey, the head of the regiment.

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
November 7, 1898

BANQUETED THE BOYS.
Gus Haerling Threw Open the Doors of His Hospitable Home on Thursday Evening to the Young Soldiers of Plymouth County.

About a dozen of the members of the Fifty-Second Iowa Infantry volunteers responded to the cordial invitation sent out by Mr. Gus Haerling, of the Grand Central Hotel, to the Plymouth county soldier boys lately returned from camp. Invitations were also extended to a number of the veterans of the Civil War, the mayor and city council, a majority of whom were present together with the representatives of the city press.

The guests assembled in the parlors of the Grand Central Hotel soon after eight o’clock and after a few minutes informal chat were ushered to the dining room by the host, who called upon Mayor Greer to preside and take the seat of honor at the head of the table.

The spacious dining room was beautifully and tastefully decorated, the walls being covered with festoons of red, white and blue and the national flag greeted the eye from every coign of vantage. Laurels, wreaths and evergreen in the back ground lent their charm to the decorations. The table, reaching the length of the room, was tastefully arranged, chrysanthemums and other flowers being in evidence surmounting the snow white napery with its glittering array of silver and glassware.

The menu was a most elaborate one and the table fairly groaned with the choice edibles provided by the deft culinary artists whose skill has made the house famous. The wants of the guests were attended to by Miss Haerling and her able assistants, who were most becomingly attired in white, and Mr. Louis Haerling saw that those who partook of champagne had their glasses replenished when occasion arose. About thirty in all sat down to the table and it is needless to say that they did ample justice to the good things provided.

At the conclusion of the banquet, speeches were called for, but none of them were lengthy as the guests one and all seemed to prefer informal talks and a good time.

Toasts were drank to the boys in blue, the veterans of the Civil War, and Mayor Greer proposed the health of the host and hostess and a rising vote of thanks was extended them for their hospitality. Mr. Haerling briefly responded and said that the pleasure was on their side and that he and his wife were honored by the presence of both the old and the young soldiers.

Clarence Moore and Peter Wilmes on behalf of the young soldiers made a few remarks, detailing some of their experiences in camp at Chickamauga and expressed their regret that they did not get in action to show the stuff of which they are made and expressed their willingness to take up some again if it should become necessary.

C. H. Jones, on being called upon to speak, related his experience at the battle of Chickamauga, which was somewhat different than that of the juniors, when he was on the staff of Gen. Rosecrous’ and gave an interesting short talk.

Gus Pech was called on for a few remarks on behalf of the civilians and readily responded. He told of his landing in New York with fifty cents and of his subsequent prosperity and gloried in the fact that he had become a member of the greatest country in the world and declared himself ever ready to defend the flag of his adopted country.

The company afterwards adjourned to the parlors where cigars were passed around and the guests broke up into knots, some playing cards and others enjoying social chat, while others of a musical turn of mind rendered some fine songs.

The company dispersed at a late hour, unanimously voting their host and hostess as past masters in the art of entertaining.

LeMars Sentinel
November 14, 1898

A HOME WEDDING
Miss Katherine Margaret Wilters and Mrs. S.W. Woodall are United in
Marriage at the Home of the Bride's Parents

The pleasant home on Eagle street of Mr. and Mrs. John Wilters was the
scene of a pretty home wedding Thursday, the occasion being the nuptials
of their daughter, Katherine, and William Woodall.  Loving hands had
lavished decorations on the parlor which was beautified with flowers,
palms and potted plants tastefully arranged.  Magnificent chrysanthemums
and gorgeous roses formed a striking feature of the decorations.  In one
corner of the parlor a floral arch had been formed in evergreens and
flowers and beneath the young people plighted their troth.  At the
appointed hour, half past three, the relatives and a few intimate
friends of the two families assembled in the parlors.  The sweet strains
of Mendelssohn Wedding March, played by Mrs. Bellaire on the piano,
heralded the approach of the wedding party.  The bride was attended by
her sister, Miss Ella Wilters, who was maid of honor, and Miss Rose
Dohring, her bridesmaid.  The groom was attended by Mr. Hermann Prust
and Mr. Albert Dohring.  The party took their stations under the
wreathed arch and Rev. Fred Maske, pastor of the Lutheran church at
Akron, performed the ceremony which made the youth and maid man and
wife.

The bride looked charming in a most becoming gown of cream satin with
white silk and lace chiffon, with bridal veil of exquisite and dainty
fabric.  She carried a lovely bouquet of white bridal roses.  Her
attendant, Miss Ella Wilters, wore an elegant costume of grey silk with
braid trimmings and lace.  Miss Dohring was gowned in a lovely creation
of tan silk with lace trimming.  The bridesmaids both carried lovely
bouquets of Marechal Niel roses.  The groom and his attendants looked
stalwart and handsome in the conventional black.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, the young couple received the cordial
congratulations of their friends who wished them much joy, long life and
prosperity. Wedding presents were numerous and costly.

A supper and reception was tendered the young folks in the evening.

The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Wilters and is a
young lady of many accomplishments and adept in the area of
housekeeping.  She has lived all her life in Plymouth county and has a
well deserved popularity among her friends and associates for her
sweetness of disposition and amiable qualities.

The groom is the son of Mr. Thos. Woodall residing near Struble, and is
an industrious and pleasant young man who will make a good husband to
the charming helpmeet he has gained.  Mr. Woodall is engaged in the
livery business in this city, having recently purchased the Monroe
business.

The young people will reside on Fifth street where a cozy cottage has
been prepared for their home.

A STRANGE FATALITY
Mrs. Kate O'Neil Meets a Sudden Death, Being Kicked by a Cow and Fatally
Injured

Coroner Mammen was called to Hinton on Friday to hold an inquest on the
body of Mrs. Kate O'Neil, who was found early Thursday evening dead at
the door of the barn near her house.

Mrs. O'Neil, who was a lady about sixty years of age, and resided with
her daughter, Mrs. McAbey, went out between six and seven o'clock on
Thursday evening to mile the cow.  Her prolonged absence excited alarm
and her daughter went out to see what had become of her and found her
lying at the stable door on her back.  The unfortunate lady was dead
when found and medical examination discovered a wound on the temple on
the left side of the head.  Mrs. O'Neil had evidently finished milking
as the bucket full of milk was set down at the side of the barn door.
It is supposed that the animal must have kicked her as she was going to
shut the door of the stable.  Coroner Mammen empanelled a jury composed
of Wm. Albers, D. Winters, and E. Decker and they returned a verdict to
the effect that the deceased had met her death from the injury received
by the kick of the cow.  The remains were shipped to Dubuque for
interment Friday evening.

A CHARMING ENTERTAINMENT

Miss Carrie A. Byrne and her sister, Mrs. Frank Pew, were at home to
their friends on Thursday afternoon at the home of the former on Fifth
street.  About forty guests responded to the invitations sent out and
passed an enjoyable afternoon at the hospitable house.  One of the
pleasant features provided for amusement was "A Floral Love Tale" and
many ladies proved expert in interpreting the story in floral language.
Mrs. D. Drew, Mrs. F. Bellaire and Miss Rose Byrne contributed some fine
musical selections which were a treat.  Elegant refreshments were
provided during the afternoon.

KILLED BY A BULL
Aged Citizen of Pitcher Township Dies From His Injuries

Cherokee Democrat:  Wm. Slater, who was fatally injured by being gored
by a bull at his farm in Pitcher township, died from the effects on
Monday and was buried Wednesday.  On Friday Mr. Slater was driving a
bunch of cattle along the road from a field to his farm.  A bull
belonging to Mr. Pritcher jumped over a fence and got in with Mr.
Slater's cattle.  He tried to drive the animal back, when the brute made
a rush at him, threw down, got on its knees and bunted him in the
stomach and breast for some time, injuring him so seriously that he
could not survive.  Before help could reach him from the house where the
affair was seen by members of the family, the bull had left him.  He was
carried in and remained conscious and until death relieved him from his
sufferings. 

SENEY: (Special Correspondence)

Mrs. I. S. Struble and Mr. McDuffie, of LeMars, were business visitors in
Seney Wednesday.

Mrs. G. W. Anstine and children, of LeMars, are visiting friends in this
vicinity.

Wm. Reeves went to Westfield Sunday morning to husk corn for his
brother-in-law.

Miss Janette DeJong, came up from LeMars Saturday morning to spend the day
with Miss Ida Alderson.

Born, to Rev. and Mrs. Hakes, an eleven pound son, November 11, 1898.

Mrs. Henry March, of Sioux City, arrived Sunday morning for a visit with her
sister of this place.

C. A. Rodolf came home Saturday morning from Minnesota to spend a few days
with his family.

The W.C.T.U. will meet with Mrs. C.J. Zehr on Wednesday afternoon. All are
cordially invited to attend.

Miss Kate DeJong went to LeMars Saturday to visit friends over Sunday.

Mrs. Elmer Anstine was taken very seriously ill on last Tuesday and is still
very low at this writing.

The ladies of this vicinity met at the home of Mrs. J. Alderson on last
Thursday to complete two quilts to be sent with other clothing to the
Christian Home at Council Bluffs. The clothing will be sent from Seney,
November 21. Any one having clothing to donate to the orphans will please
leave same at Mrs. J. Alderson's before that date.

J.B. Owings and family moved into their new house on their farm last week.

Mr. Robt. Collins sold the cottage occupied by his son, Wm., to Miles
Kennedy last week. Mr. Kennedy expects to move in in about three weeks.

The new blacksmith, who will occupy the shop vacated by Ben DeVries, is
expected here tomorrow from Blair, Neb. He will reside in the house
formerly occupied by J.B. Owings.

Wm. McArthur, of Oyens, was a Seney visitor Saturday.
Oscar Haviland and Watson Kennedy, accompanied by their best girls,
witnessed the "White Squadron" at LeMars Opera House Saturday evening.

Robt. Jameson, of LeMars, preached at the Fredonia school house on Sunday
afternoon in the absence of Rev. Hakes.

Mat Ewin is on the sick list. Dr. Reeves, of LeMars, is the attending
physician.

Mrs. John Reeves returned to her home in Sioux City Thursday after visiting
relatives in this vicinity a few weeks.

OFF TO ARKANSAS
Will Long, Robert Long and Jas. Peacock left on Tuesday evening on a trip to
Arkansas. They will visit Little Rock and other points in the state and
also relatives of Mr. Peacock's and will also visit Chas. VonBerg, formerly
of this country, who resides at Goschen, Ark.

CROUP is the terror of thousands of young mothers because it's outbreak is
so agonizing and frequently fatal. Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Care acts
like a magic in cases of croup. It has never been known to fail. The worst
cases relieved immediately. Prices are 25 cts., 50 cts, and $1.00. Spotts &
Post

BORN:
On Monday, November 14, to Mr. and Mrs. Ihnke Harms, of Grant township, a
girl.

$100.
Dr. E. Detchon's Anti Diuretic
May be worth to you more than $100, if you have a child who soils bedding
from incontinence of water during sleep. Cures old and young alike. It
arrests the trouble at once. $1. Sold by P. H. Diehl, druggist, LeMars,
Iowa.

FURS
I am prepared to pay the highest market prices for Furs this season. Get my
prices before selling elsewhere. WM. M. CLAGG

LeMars Sentinel
Nov. 21, 1898

WESTFIELD: (Special Correspondence)

Mrs. C. Meigs spent the day in Akron Thursday.

There is a new hardware store being built in town.

Mrs. Gill returned to her old home week before last.

The Congregational Church is now ready for the masons.

Engholm & Co., of Akron, opened up a new stock of general merchandise in the
Breckingham building. Mr. Enghom is manager.

The Congregational Ladies Aid Society met with Mrs. G. B. Main last
Thursday. Arrangements were made for the fair which will be held in the
school house Friday, Dec. 2. The members of the Girls Aid Society will
assist. The members of both societies have been preparing for this fair all
summer and we hope that it will be a success. The proceeds will go to the
church. Everybody come.

Mrs. C. Meigs, our rustling land agent, returned from Minnesota last
Saturday.

Mr. Engholm's family moved down from Akron last week and are occupying Mr.
James Burnight's house.

Mrs. Chapman was on the sick list last week.

Mr. Van Vieck transacted business at LeMars Thursday.

Mrs. C. A. Lamb visited her parents in Hawarden a few days last week.

Mr. Henry King is repairing Hardy Lilly's house across the railroad track
preparatory to keeping bachelor's hall, so he says, but we think the cart
loads of new furniture going there look rather suspicious.

Mr. Boswith, of Sioux City, is in town for the purpose of selling
tombstones.

Mr. and Mrs. Burnight are spending a couple of days in Akron.

Mr. Baker is canvassing through the town and county for ready made clothing.

Mr. George Barber spent last Sunday with his parents.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mc Donald were at Akron Thursday.
Mrs. Peter Beulieu spent last week in Sioux City visiting her daughters.

Mr. John Shearer drove to Akron Saturday.

SENEY: (Special Correspondence)

Mrs. Wm. Lancaster is entertaining a friend, Mrs. Hannah Peters, from
Wisconsin.

Mrs. J. Alderson and daughter, Ida, were Maurice visitors Sunday.

Mrs. John Trigg and daughter, of Doon, were visiting relatives in this
vicinity.

Henry Husted sold the house formerly owned by Geo. Darville to James
Lancaster. It is rumored that Jim intends to keep bachelor's hall.

Watson Kennedy and Clarence Moore spent Sunday at the Rock Knowlton house.

Milton Coolbaugh and wife visited friends in LeMars Friday and Saturday.

Miss Alice Hughes, of LeMars, arrived Wednesday morning to take charge of
the domestic duties during Mrs. Hake's illness.

Mr. Foster and Miss Quimby were guests at J. Alderson's Saturday.

Ernest Brown, of Ireton, spent Sunday with his mother, of this place.

Presiding Elder Tremble held sacramental services at the M.E. Church Sunday
evening.

Grandma Reeves, Mrs. J. Trigg and Mrs. Wm. Cook enjoyed the hospitality of
Mrs. Arthur Reeves on Saturday.

The members of the Woodman lodge have arranged to hold their meetings on
Wednesday evenings hereafter instead of Saturday.

Hilt Collins made a business trip to Sioux City Friday evening.

Ed Lancaster and wife Sundayed with their brother, William.

Robt. Collins and Miles Kennedy made a business trip to Omaha Monday
morning.

E. H. Bitney was a Seney visitor Sunday.

The W.C.T.U. held it regular meeting at the home of Mrs. C.J. Zehr on
Wednesday afternoon. The Union now has twelve members. A good interest is
manifested by all.

Grant Chapman and family were guests at Mrs. E. March's Sunday.

CRATHORNE: (Special Correspondence)

Mrs. O. G. Norris and Herbert Blakeway were visitors at Crathorne the latter
part of the week.

Walter Bissett, Frank Wool's engineer, started to his home at Minneapolis
Saturday.

Frank Wool quit threshing Thursday for this season.

Alex Morrison was calling on friends in this neighborhood Saturday.

AKRON: (From the Register)

Mr. A. Kundert, of LeMars, came over Tuesday for a visit with his daughter,
Maggie, and also to transact some business.

The little four-months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rossbeck died last
week.

LeMars Sentinel
Nov. 28, 1898

SENEY: (Special Correspondence)

J. Trigg came down from Doon to visit relatives a few days and accompanied
his wife home Wednesday morning.

Watson Kennedy and Oscar Haviland were Sioux City passengers Tuesday
evening.

Geo. Reeves returned from Stuart, Neb., Wednesday morning where he had been
at work a few weeks.

The Misses Detloff left Wednesday morning for a few days' visit with
relatives at Wesley, Iowa.

Robt. Collins and Miles Kennedy returned Wednesday morning from their Omaha
trip.

Mrs. Henry March returned to her home at Sioux City Wednesday evening.

Mr. A. M. Cutland resumed charge of the section at this place Wednesday
morning.

Miss Jessie March was a LeMars passenger Tuesday evening.

Mrs. Hannah Peters who has been the guest of Mrs. Wm. Lancaster, went to
Sioux City Tuesday evening.

Ernest Brown returned to Ireton Monday morning.

C. V. Carver went to Sioux City Wednesday evening to spend Thanksgiving with
friends at that place.

South Fredonia:  (Special Correspondence)

Miss Mary Hyde has been spending a few days with the Howes family in Merrill. 

It is reported that Will Lang recently raffled off some of his poultry.

Rev. Mattis, of Council Bluffs, held services in the church Friday evening, Nov. 18.

Edward Hyde and wife are expected home from England next week.

P. G. Wagner lost a fine cow last week. The animal tried to swallow a cabbage head and choked in the effort. Mr. Dickinson and Mr. Johnson were called on and tried their veterinary skill for a couple of hours, but it was of no avail.

The Marion township schools began a four-months season on Monday, Nov. 14. The teachers are No. 1, Miss Kleinsorge; No. 2, Mrs. Gangler; No. 3, Miss Annie Miller; No. 4, Miss Gannon; No. 5, Nelson Miller. Fredonia Township teachers for the winter are: No. 1, Miss Muffet; No. 2, Miss Dresser; No. 4, Miss Moulder; No. 5, Miss Ellsworth; No. 6, Miss Small; No. 7, Miss Tovey; No. 8, Miss Boyle; No. 9, Miss Keating.

Ella Sorenson has been quite sick for a couple of weeks.

One of our housekeepers declares that she served 172 meals to visitors at
her home last week.

Mrs. Andrew Klosner is now convalescent after a severe illness.

A number of our teachers were in attendance at the teacher's meeting in
LeMars on Saturday.

The Sunday School is making preparations for an entertainment to be given
shortly in the church.

REMSEN: (From the Bell)

The marriage of Mr. Albert Johanning, of Alton, to Miss Josephine Vaske, of
near this place, was celebrated at the St. Mary's Catholic church in this
city Tuesday morning, Rev. Father Hinselineyer officiating.

On Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents Mr.
and Mrs. J. H. Rathmann, occurred the marriage of their daughter, Bertha, to
Mr. Walter Schulis, of Doon, Iowa, in the presence of the intimate friends
and relatives of the contracting parties. The bride is a young lady who
numbers her friends by the score, as it was here she spent her childhood
days.

Anton Wintz has purchased the Lang property on the hill, occupied by Joe
Galles. The consideration was $850.00 Mr. Wintz will move to town this
winter.

MERRILL: (From the Record.)

J. W. Feurhelm is having a fine $2,000 residence built for himself on his
place just east of town.

Mrs. C. LeValley and daughter, Fleta, and Charles LeValley and wife, of
Chicago, are visiting for a few days at the W. J. Lawrence home.

Miss Phebe Hodge, of Pawney, Neb., came up this week for a few days visit
with her uncle, John W. Freer, and family.

Anna Jonas, of LeMars, was in town yesterday.

O. F. Ward and wife, of LeMars, are spending Thanksgiving at the home of
their daughter, Mrs. W. A. Julian.

Frank Hoese has just completed his threshing. From his 227 acres of wheat
he realized just 21 bushels per acre.

The Sioux City District Conference of the Free Methodist Church will convene
here this evening and will continue over next Sunday. Some of the ablest
ministers of the northwest will be in attendance.

Mrs. Parsons, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. A. A. VanWinkle, the
past month, returned to her home at Marshall, Minnesota, last Thursday.
Just before leaving she received a nugget of gold from her husband’s gold
mine in the Klondyke region. The nugget is said to be worth $40.00.

Wonder what has become of the Houts telephone company that was going to do
so much a few weeks ago? That string of telephone poles are still standing
without the wires.

At a trial in Justice Patterson’s court last week, one married man testified
under oath that his weekly grocery bill amounted to 25 cents and his meat
bill to 45 cents. He is a pretty healthy looking individual, too.

It is said that burglars tried to effect an entrance into the back of the
drug store Monday night. After breaking the lock, the would-be burglars
found that the door was securely fastened by bolts on the inside. Of course,
they gave up the attempt.

TWO WEDDINGS
A Glad Thanksgiving Time Chosen to Fill the Happiness of Four Youthful
Hearts

Thanksgiving day at the home of August Blecker, Sr., in Stanton
township, was a day of much pleasure.  It was the birthday and also the
wedding day of his youngest daughter, Miss Kate Blecker, who was united
in marriage with Mr. Geo. F. Spies, Rev. Belzer, of Stanton,
officiating.

Punctually at half past two the strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March,
played by Geo. M. Smith, announced the approach of the bridal party.

The bride was beautifully attired in a pale cream silk dress tastefully
and daintily trimmed with pure white satin and wore a magnificent bridal
veil and wreath.  Miss Carrie Spies and Miss Flossie Smith, niece and
cousin of the groom, attended as flower girls and were prettily attired
in blue silk dresses trimmed with white lace and presented a very pretty
picture in conjunction with the bride.  After the ceremony a sumptuous
repast was served to the many guests and congratulations showed the
newly married pair.  The presents were numerous and costly.

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Blecker, Will Blecker, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Schimer,
and Chas. Schimer, all of Ponca, Neb., relatives of the bride, were
present at the wedding and also Geo. M. Smith and family of LeMars.

The young couple will go to housekeeping on a farm in Stanton where the
groom is building a fine new house.  The young people are members of
prominent Plymouth county families and enjoy an extensive acquaintance
and are very popular on account of their pleasant qualities.

Married

The spacious home of Mr. and Mrs. Kehrberg was brilliantly lighted up
and beautifully decorated on Thursday evening, the occasion being the
wedding of Miss Amelia Smith, of _rowntown, Minn., to Mr. William
Steele, of Plymouth county.  The house was profusely decorated with
chrysanthemums, carnations, and smilax, every room lending its charm in
this fashion and many colored lights made a delicious blending of color
and light, adding greatly to the general effect of the handsome rooms
with their decorations.  The wedding took place about 4:30 in the
afternoon in the presence of about forty of the friends and relatives of
the contracting parties.

At the appointed hour the coming of the bridal party was announced to
the assembled guests in the drawing rooms by the strains of
Mendelssohn's Wedding March, which as played by Miss Gussie and Miss
Nettie Henry on the sweet toned violins.

The bridal couple took their stations accompanied by Miss Amanda Mauer,
who was bridesmaid and Mr. Nittert Aalfs, the best man, in a floral
bower in the corner of the room and Rev. A.Z. Macgogney of the
Presbyterian church, pronounced the words that made them man and wife.

The bride was becomingly gowned in a rich dress of Columbia lawn,
trimmed with white Columbian silk and carried a lovely bouquet of white
chrysanthemums.  Miss Mauer was arrayed in a gown of white trimmed in
pink and carried a bouquet of pink carnations and Mr. Aalfs also carried
a similar bouquet.  The groom and best man were arrayed in the
conventional black.

An elaborate supper was served in three courses to the guests and a
delightful evening passed until the time for the departure of the young
couple on their honeymoon was announced when all the younger people
accompanied them to the depot and bid them farewell amid a shower of
rice and good wishes.  They left for Dubuque, Cascade and other points.

The major portion of the company returned to the house and passed a
pleasant evening in social conversation and music.

The bride is well and favorably known in LeMars and the groom is a
sterling young man of good habits and a member of one of the pioneer
families of the county.

On their return they will take up their residence at the Steele home
adjoining the city, during the absence of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Steele,
the groom's parents, who will winter in Missouri.  In the spring Mr.
Steele will go on his father's farm near Neptune.

AFTERNOON TEAS

Mrs.  F. S. Gibson entertained a number of ladies at afternoon tea on
Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.  A talking contest was one of the
amusing features of the afternoon.  Each lady was given a card on which
was a subject on which to speak.  Each lady was given two minutes in
which to discourse.  Mrs. Herron and Mrs. Flanher were judges on Tuesday
afternoon and Mrs. Chas. Adamson was declared the winner and was
presented with a dainty hand painted piece of china.  On Wednesday Mrs.
G.W. Bolser and Mrs. O.H. Hinds were judges and Mrs. G. L. Wernli won a
lovely hand painted cup and saucer.  Miss Daisy Gibson gave some fine
musical selections during the afternoon and elaborate refreshments were
served. About fifty ladies were present at the two afternoons.

HIGH SCHOOL EXERCISES

The pupils of the high school provided an excellent literary and musical
program on Wednesday afternoon.  The attendance, considering the
excellence of the program, was not so large as was to be expected, but
those who took occasion to attend were amply repaid for their time and
trouble.  The pupils in their literary essays showed great aptitude and
knowledge of their subjects and a marked improvement was noticeable in
their work.

Mr. J.U. Sammis was present and by request gave a talk on patriotism.
His speech was ringing with good things and brimful of patriotic points
which did not fail to impress the boys and girls and his talk did them
good as their appreciation, as was that of the elders present, was
manifest.

THANKSGIVING FESTIVITIES

The German married folks held another of their delightful dances on
Wednesday evening at Washington hall and it goes without saying that
they had a splendid time and each and all enjoyed the occasion.
Koerting's orchestra furnished the music.

The East Side Pleasure club gave an enjoyable dance on Thursday night
which was largely attended by the young people and dancing was kept up
until a very late hour the next morning.

An enjoyable time was had on Thursday evening at the hospitable home of
Mr. Mat Delahunt, four miles south of LeMars.  Dancing was the order of
the evening.  Over a hundred guests assembled at the hospitable home and
a most splendid time is reported by the guests from town who went out to
the function.

SERIOUS ILLNESS OF MRS. D. W. GIBBS

The many friends of Mrs. D. W. Gibbs will be pained to learn of her very
serious illness.  Mrs. Gibbs suffered a stroke of paralysis on Wednesday
evening and on Thursday evening was visited by another shock.  Her
condition is precarious, owing to her advanced age. Friday morning her
condition was reported as being somewhat, although very slightly,
improved.
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Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hazlett entertained a party of Sioux City friends on
Thanksgiving day.  The party comprised Mr. and Mrs. Henry Onstot, Miss
Maggie and Hugh Onstot, Mrs. Colcord, mother and sisters of Mrs.
Hazlett.  Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Fuller, of LeMars, were also of the party.