LeMars Sentinel
December 4, 1899

THANKSGIVING WEDDINGS.
Hearts and Hands United at the Marriage Altar.

Miss Kate Fluck, of this city, and Mr. James Junkins, of Cripple Creek,
Colo., were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents on Fifth
street Wednesday evening, Rev. D. C. Hauck, pastor of the German Evangelical
church officiated. The house was prettily decorated for the occasion with
flowers, ferns, chrysanthemums and roses. The groom and bride were attended
by a little nephew and niece of the bride, John and Lida Blauck, and the
ceremony took place in the presence of a number of friends of the family.
After congratulations on the happy event, the bride and groom and the
wedding guests sat down to an elegant supper. A delightful social time
followed.

The newly married couple will leave today for a trip to Pennsylvania and
then go to Cripple Creek, Colo, to reside. Mr. Junkins is engaged in the
hide and tallow business at that place. The bride has a large circle of
acquaintances in LeMars, who will congratulate her and wish her and her
spouse bon voyage.
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Miss Martha Kynoch and Mr. Ira C. Munson, both of this city, were united in
marriage on Wednesday evening at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. J.
Balsinger, on Third street.

About forty guests were present to witness the marriage ceremony which was
performed by Rev. A. Z. Macgogney, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Roger
Molampy and Miss Mae Molampy acted as best man and bridesmaid.

Hearty congratulations were extended to the pair at the conclusion of the
service and the company sat down to a splendid supper prepared by the
skilled hands of Mrs. Balsinger and her assistants. The festivities lasted
until a later hour and healths were drank and speeches made. A. Y. Wier, at
whose home the bride lived for many years, made a speech on the occasion,
testifying to the good qualities and amiable disposition of the lady and
congratulating the groom on his acquisition of so good a helpmate. The
company strongly endorsed his remarks which were received with long and loud
applause. The happy couple were the recipients of many beautiful and useful
wedding gifts.

Mr. and Mrs. Munson went to housekeeping immediately at the home of the
groom on Clark street.

FUNERAL OF OWEN CRONIN
Waverly Republican: Mr. Dennis Cronin, of LeMars, Iowa, who was present at
his father’s funeral, went to Nashua to visit relatives Tuesday.

The remains of Mr. Owen Cronin were brought to Waverly Monday, Nov. 27, for
burial. He died at Clinton, Ill., where he made his home with his daughter,
Mrs. John Sullivan. Mr. Cronin was one of the early settlers here where he
lived for a number of years and raised a family. He afterwards moved to
Cherokee, Iowa, thence to New Orleans, and from there to his late home. He
was nearly ninety years of age, and up to his last illness had enjoyed
unusually robust health. The remains arrived over the Central and the
funeral took place from the Catholic church, conducted by Father Dougherty
and Father Sullivan, the latter of Cedar Rapids.

A CASE OF INTEREST.
Some Reflections on a Lawsuit Which Excites a Good Deal of Attention in Two
Counties.

The Sioux County Herald makes the following observations on a case now being
tried at Orange City, which excites considerable attention owing to the
prominence of some of the parties concerned. The particulars of the case,
in which two Plymouth County residents are involved, were published in the
Sentinel some time ago. The Sioux County Herald in speaking of the case
says:

The case of the State again Theo. Bohenkamp has occupied the court’s
attention for nearly a week. It is the trial of an indictment by the grand
jury for assault with intent to commit murder. G. W. Argo, of Sioux City,
and J. U. Sammis of LeMars for defendant, P. D. Van Oosterhout prosecuting
for the state assisted by W. D. Boies. On Sept. 20th last, defendant, who
was the surviving son of John Bohenkamp, went to the latter’s home on the
farm of J. L. Grant, with his son, Lawyer Edelstein and A. J. Henry, and
carried his father to Theodore’s home near Remsen. Two or three days later
the old man died. It is alleged by the state that the removal was forcible
and that it produced his death. There was some litigation in progress and
Theo had succeeded in having temporary letters of guardianship issued to
him. He had previously to Sept. 20 visited the old gentleman at Grant’s farm
and been driven off the place. The defense claims that under the letters of
guardianship Theo had a right to the possession of his father’s person.

The Bohenkamp trial excites large public interest. Here is a man of wealth,
with a wife and family, charged with an attempt to murder his father,
presumably for sordid reason. Many features of the case are dramatic.
Taking young Grant, for instance. He came to the farm of the Alton
Bohenkamp, who afterwards died, and later on married the widow. She died
very soon and Grant became the owner of one of the best farms in Sioux
County. Success does not seem to have turned his head and has developed into
a good business man. Then there is George Argo, leading counsel for the
defense. Big, burly, imperturbable, reckless, keen, he has been seen to
take a nap while his client was suffering the tortures of a trying cross
examination. The chances are one eye was open. Besides Argo, there is
Sammis, a type by himself. Courtly polished, something of a club man, he is
yet an alert lawyer and the most fluent advocate who practices before the
court. Against these two the state puts Van Oosterhout and Boies. The latter
possess some of the Argo characteristics, not all of the, and a stubborn
belief in his side that won forlorn hopes time and again. Van Oosterhout
has the genial face and an affidavit voice, which is a powerful weapon
before a jury. Van knows how to use it. Father Brune was a witness. Over at
Alton he rules a big Catholic congregation with a rod of iron. Over all is
the judge, John F. Oliver. Down at Onawa when you speak of Judge Oliver, it
would mean the present judge’s father. The latter has been judge and
congressman, was one of the earliest settlers of Monona county, and is yet
probably its most prominent and wealthy citizen. The present judge has given
careful study to the law and has apparently diligently perused “In his
steps,” for his decisions are seldom reversed.

J. U. Sammis returned home to spend Thanksgiving and stated that the case
has resulted in an acquittal for Bohenkamp. The jury brought in a verdict
late on Wednesday evening.

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
December 14, 1899

OUR COUNTY NEWS
By our Correspondents and from Exchanges.
Correspondents are requested to write on one side of the paper only.

MAMMEN: (Special Correspondence)
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Frerichs left last Saturday for their home near
Coleridge, Neb., after a few weeks visit with old friends.

Henry Kleihauer gave a birthday party last Sunday.

Gerhard Brabander, Fred Dewall, Henry Ortges and Anton Strub spent a few
days at the Sioux River last week.

Two brothers of Mrs. Jobe Kennedy were visiting with her over Thanksgiving.

The goose and turkey shooting raffle was pulled off at Mammen last Sunday.

John Henrichs is laid up with an attack of sciatic rheumatism.

Otto Osterbuhr and Frances Oltmans were married at the home of the bride on
Tuesday, December 5. Rev. Meyer officiating. A number of relatives and
friends were present at the happy occasion and wished the newly married
couple happiness and prosperity. Mr. and Mrs. Osterbuhr will make their
future home in O’Brien county this state.

Wm. Ahrens has rented a farm near Akron and will moved there about February
1, 1900.

The German Lutheran Church is making elaborate preparation for the Christmas
entertainment to be given on Christmas eve.

Again the wedding bells were heard on Thursday, December 7, at the home of
Mrs. Harm Kruse, where her daughter, Hilke, was married to George Popken,
Rev. Meyer officiating. After the usual shower of congratulations and good
wishes from relatives and friends, they all sat down and partook of elegant
refreshments, after which social games, etc, were indulged in until a later
hour.

John H. Hagle and Gertrude Hagel were visiting in Dakota last week at the
home of their sister, who is seriously ill with dropsy.

SENEY: (Special Correspondence)
Rev. W. B. Empey is entertaining his brother-in-law from Sioux City.

Lee Hosmer came down from Bluff Switch, Minn., Sunday, much to the delight
of some of his friends.

Will Ewin returned from Minnesota Wednesday morning, where he has had
employment for some time.

Mrs. W. H. Deegan returned from East Dubuque Wednesday morning, where she
had been to attend the funeral of her mother.

Mrs. R. Kurvink and children went to Emmettsburg Wednesday to visit her
parents.

Mrs. M. G. Mills pleasantly entertained the members of the missionary
society Wednesday afternoon.

Arthur Reeves and wife returned from Doon, Iowa, and other points Monday
afternoon after a two weeks visit with relatives and friends.

Rev. Southwell, of Cherokee, was in town Wednesday and occupied the pulpit
at the church in the evening.

Frank McKinstry, who has been acting as night operator at this place for the
past few weeks, departed Wednesday evening for St. Paul. The company having
dispensed with the services of the night operator here.

A deal was consummated this week whereby E. F. Councilman comes into
possession of the residence property of Robt. Collins. Mrs. Collins and
family contemplate going to Washington in the near future.

Lafayette Trigg, of Hull, is visiting relatives in this vicinity.

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kennedy entertained friends from LeMars Sunday.

Will Moore has gone to Omaha, Neb., to spend the winter.

The meetings of the M. E. church have continued during the past week with
unabated interest, they are conducted by Rev. W. B. Empey, the pastor, who
is ably assisted by Rev. Bartlett, an Evangelist from Sac county. The
preaching by Mr. Bartlett has been of forceful and logical character
carrying conviction to the hearts of the hearers. A great amount of
Christian work has been done and as a result of a union of these two forces
nearly two score of souls have found the way to a better life, and are
enjoying the realities of a Christian experience. The meetings have been
attended by large audiences each night, often taxing the seating capacity of
the church to its utmost. We understand that the meetings will continue
indefinitely.