Iowa Old Press
LeMars Sentinel
January 2, 1902
ELLENDALE: (Special Correspondence)
Miss Ella Kalas will go to LeMars this week to attend college this winter.
Mrs. Will Huth and children of Sioux City is visiting with relatives here.
The Christmas entertainment given at the Bethany church Christmas evening
rendered with good success and Rev. Schmalle was presented with a gift from
the congregation.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Huebsch and wife spent Christmas with C. Hahn and family.
Geo. Kress Jr. had the misfortune of getting his hand in the corn sheller
last week.
Wm. Huebsch transacted business in Merrill and Stanton a few days this week.
Services in the Bethany church New Year's day at 2:30 p.m.
Mr. Schluter who has been ailing so much lately is suffering great pain.
O'LEARY: (Special Correspondence)
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Warner, Thursday, Dec. 19, 1901, a daughter.
The little daughter born to Berlin Warren and wife is dead.
An oyster supper was enjoyed at Will Steele's Friday evening in honor of
Frank Steele. Quite a number were present though the evening was stormy.
POTOSIA: (Special Correspondence)
Quarterly meeting will be held in the U.B. Church at Potosia Saturday and
Sunday, January 11 and 12. Presiding Elder Cronk will begin a series of
revival meetings after quarterly meeting.
Miss Tena Baker of Sioux City spent Christmas with her parents at this
place.
Oscar Crouch and wife spent Christmas with his parents at LeMars.
Lee Hurt was a passenger to Doon on Monday last.
Lou Clemens has rented the Williams farm near Hinton.
Gus Swanson spent the holidays with relatives at Cherokee.
Mabel Crouch is enjoying a week's vacation with her parents in LeMars.
A number of the Potosia young people attended the Christmas tree at Adaville
Christmas Eve. There was a large crowd present and the program was fine.
Del Nash has sold his farm on the creek and has recently purchased the Tom
Graham and Hensel farm. Tom says he will not farm the coming season.
Lee Hurt and lady attended the Christmas tree at Leeds Christmas eve.
Garrett Crotty and family spent Christmas with relatives at Merrill.
A number from here attended the dance at Adaville Christmas night. All
report a good time.
John Hansel will work for Mr. Williamson this season.
Mrs. J.E. Burkett was a Hinton caller Friday.
There will be a lyceum organized at the M.W.A. hall Wednesday evening,
January 8. Everybody is requested to be present.
The M.W.A. boys will have an oyster supper installation night, January 11,
for the members only.
Cora Crouch of LeMars is visiting with relatives at this place.
Wm. Zellers was a Merrill caller Saturday.
John Eberhardt and family visited with relatives in Merrill Sunday and
Monday.
Con Hauff and wife spent Sunday in Hinton.
Nic Peters returned home Friday from a two week's visit with his parents in
Dakota.
CHURCHVILLE: (Special Correspondence)
August Beckman who has been living with farmers in this vicinity for several
years left Monday for Naperville, Ill., where he will attend the N.W.
college of the Evangelical Association.
Miss Klampe of LeMars visited her cousin, Miss Lillie Kehrberg, several
days. She returned to Western Union college Wednesday.
The K.L.C.E. of the Emmanuel church held their semi yearly election of
officers Tuesday evening. The following officers were elected: President,
Geo. Huebsch; vice president, Viola Koenig; treasurer, Gustave Danne;
corresponding secretary, Newton Knapp; recording secretary, John Grimjes.
Will Brandstetter, Newton Knapp, John Grimjes and Henry Schmidt returned to
Western Union college after spending their vacation at their parental homes.
John and Florence Wachtler returned to Cherokee after a pleasant vacation at
the home of their uncle, Mr. Frank Kehrberg.
The Salem Sunday School held their election of officers on New Year's Day
with the following results: President, J. Lipke; vice president, M.
Huebsch; treasurer, Wm. Uthe; secretary, Will Beckman; organist, Carrie
Koenig and Josie Huebsch; librarian, Lena and Anna Lipke.
Rueben Knapp is in Worthington this week.
Grandpa Klampe of Sibley is making his home with his daughter, Mrs. A.
Kehrberg, at present.
CRATHORNE: (Special Correspondence)
Mrs. Charles Stephens left Tuesday for Platteville, Wis., to visit her
mother.
Will Rembe spent the holidays at the farm with his brothers.
Harry and Bert Lemon moved to LeMars on Tuesday where they will take rooms
and attend the Western Union college.
August Ross was a Sioux City visitor last week.
Rev. McFadden of Greene, Iowa, preached at Plymouth church last Sunday.
Plymouth church will be supplied by another candidate next Sunday.
Ralph Gill has gone up to Prairie Chain, Minn., to assist his father-in-law,
who is moving to a farm north of Seney.
Alex Christianson was a business caller in this part of the county Tuesday.
Mrs. Campbell and children from near Dalton were visitors at the Lakings
home last week.
Peter Kallsen has returned home after being on the jury at LeMars.
ADAVILLE: (Special Correspondence)
Neva Stinton visited with Pearl and Eva Burrill Monday.
O.R. Gaston and family returned to their home in LeMars Saturday, after a
few days visit among friends here.
Ed. Stinton and family spent Sunday with Geo. Brown and family.
Miss Jessie and Ada DeMunbrun called on Miss Mae Stinton Tuesday afternoon.
Willie Frye and Miss Cora Alderson of Stanton township are visiting in the
neighborhood, the guest of Miss Alderson's sisters, Mrs. Geo. Easton and
Mrs. Will Hamilton and others.
Phin Oaks visited at the homes of H. Attrill and O.S. Rowley from Wednesday
until Sunday.
L.L. Morehead and wife went to Akron Saturday for a few days' visit.
Herb Treeby returned to his home in Clay county Tuesday.
E. Spittal will have a sale January 16.
About thirty of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stinton's friends gathered at their home on
West Main street Tuesday to practice singing.
Warren King and wife went to LeMars New Years to eat dinner with O. King and
family.
The next quarterly meeting of the U.B. church will be held at Potosia,
January 11 and 12.
Thos. Stinton and wife were in Akron on Monday evening where they went to
attend a lodge banquet.
Miss Lula Miller who has been teaching in district No. 4 was obliged to give
up her school on account of her mother being very sick at her home in
Marcus. The school will be taken in charge of Miss Maggie Burwell who lives
near Ruble.
Married at LeMars, December 30, Miss Kate Braun of Adaville and Walter
McLain of Akron. A reception was given at the home of the bride's parents
the same evening to a few invited friends.
Reuben Deviney of LeMars came out for a few days visit with his friend,
Blaine King, returning on Tuesday.
The topic for the Y.P.C.U. meeting January 5, "That which comes first,"
found Math. 6:33; also Gen. 12: 7-8. Leader Mrs. Ada Brown. The election of
new officers will take place at this meeting. We would ask all members to be
present.
Miss Nellie Buchers formerly of this place but who moved to Dakota with her
parents a few years ago was united in marriage at her home December 30, to
Mr. Fred Sargent of Akron. Mrs. Sargent has many friends here who will wish
her and her husband many happy years of wedded life. Among those that
attended the wedding from this way were Mr. and Mrs. John Fletcher, Annie
and Raleigh Parker, Willie and Eral Fletcher.
LeMars Sentinel
January 6, 1902
OUR COUNTY NEWS
By Our Correspondents and from Exhanges.
KINGSLEY: (Special Correspondence)
M.D. Gates returned Friday evening from his visit at Denver, Colo.
J.B. Phelps and wife returned from their visit at Blue Springs, Neb., last
Saturday morning.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Shafer Friday, Dec. 28, a girl.
Mrs. Mathews of Des Moines is visiting with her daughter, Mrs. W. W. Payne.
Wilson Heacock is assisting in the depot at Moville this week.
W.H. Mason is visiting friends in the eastern part of the state.
About twenty five couples were present at the dance in the Woodman hall
Monday evening. This is the second one that has been given by the club this
winter.
Mrs. Jno. Reed visited relatives at Neptune last Friday.
Mrs. C.O. Whitnell was a passenger to Sioux City Monday.
Mrs. Geo. Phelps went to Sioux City Tuesday to spend New Years with her
daughter, Mrs. J.C. Meachem.
G.H. Burris and wife spent Sunday with friends in Cherokee.
Mrs. J.M. Wilson went to Sioux City Tuesday for medical treatment.
The neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs. May surprised them at their home
on New Years eve. A pleasant time is reported.
G.W. Clark was a business visitor at Lawton Thursday.
Dr. Rippey was a Sioux City visitor Friday.
Mrs. Stewart Steele and children of Sioux City who have been visiting at the
Brandon home returned home Tuesday.
Mrs. J.W. Kitchen spent New Years with relatives at Shaller.
M.D. Gates left Tuesday evening for Des Moines.
E. M. Brink and son of Tipton, Iowa, were visiting with M.D. Gates and
family this week.
Roy Van Sickel and wife of Woodbine, Iowa, visited friends here this week.
Frank Harvey and wife of Mapleton, Iowa, visited friends here last week.
Miss Clara Heaton of Pierson spent a few days with her friend, Mildred
Cottrell, this week.
Miss Dora McCracken left Monday for a visit with friends at Mondamin.
Mrs. H. Hudson was a Sioux City visitor Tuesday.
J.F. DeWitt returned last week from his visit with relatives in Wisconsin.
T.W. Grier was a Sioux City visitor last week.
Mrs. Eli Peters and daughter Bertha spent a few days with relatives at
Moville this week.
Elmer Keller was a business visitor at Sioux City Tuesday.
Born, to Will Houder and wife Dec. 28, a boy.
Albert Richardson of Storm Lake is visiting relatives here.
Ed Smith of Buffalo, N.Y., is visiting relatives here.
Mr. Stowell who has been ill for some time died at his home Tuesday evening
at 11:15. Funeral services were conducted at the house and the remains
interred in the Kingsley Cemetery.
Otto Hutzler of Windom, Minn., visited with Geo. Franzen and family this
week.
Wm. McIntyre of Elizabethtown, N.M (sic N.J.) is visiting with Theo.
Brewster and family.
Anton Grones and wife and Chris Witt and wife of Holstein spent Sunday with
Harry Huss and family.
Mrs. W.R. Neal of Maryville, Mo., left Monday for her home after a visit
with her parents, G. McCoun and wife.
P. Elliott and wife spent New Years with relatives at Pierson.
DALTON: (Special Correspondence)
The home of Herman Schmidt west of Dalton is under quarantine. A case of
smallpox was discovered by a neighbor who came to the house and proper
authorities were seen and strict quarantine established by a LeMars
physician. The patient, Mr. Schmidt's brother-in-law, having the disease in
a mild form.
We look for new neighbors this spring upon the Wilhemina farm south of here
as we understand the farm has been sold by Mr. Goetzinger to C.H. Kluckhohn
of LeMars.
Rev. Cawelti and wife of Stanton visited Dalton friends Friday afternoon.
Minnie Hall left for her home New Years day.
School will begin Monday after a two weeks vacation.
Mrs. Williams spent Thursday in Struble.
The Ladies Aid society met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Everest. Six of the
members attended.
Grace Benton began the winter term at the college Thursday.
Mrs. Walter Hares living near Chatsworth and Mr. O. Mara who owns property
here were in town Wednesday.
Mr. Martner is attending the duties of the Bowman office in LeMars during M.
Meyer's absence, who is away on business in the company interest.
MILLNERVILLE: (Special Correspondence)
Mr. Orien Knapp, Mr. C. Pike, Mr. Vandeburg, Mr. Husted and Mr. and Mrs.
Chase were business callers at Jefferson the last day of the old year.
Mr. Banks took Mr. Bach and all his luggage to the city Tuesday. The
creamery is shut down until further notice. Mr. Orien Knapp, president of
the association, has sent out notice that there will be a meeting of the
stockholders of said association on Tuesday, January 14, to elect new
officers for the coming year and see about dissolving the corporation. All
should attend that are interested as it is important.
Two nephews of Mr. Mulhern from Charter Oak visited the Mulhern family this
week returning on New Years day.
Mr. Fry was a Sioux City visitor Tuesday.
John Lower, Joe Easton, and Mr. Fry and M. Petit were marketing hogs in
Jefferson Tuesday.
Frank Webber wants to buy a team.
J.P. Lindsay wants to sell his span of mules.
Willow Morehead has lost a fat cow and thinks she must have been stolen.
Geo. Nason and Miss Ella Popkin both of Millnerville were united in marriage
on New Years day at Elk Point and will go to housekeeping at once in Mr.
Nason's new house. Good wishes and a happy and prosperous new year to them
is the wish of all the neighbors.
Ed Scott formerly of this place but who has been up in Dakota since his
father's death this fall is here visiting during the holidays.
AKRON: (Special Correspondence)
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Barr of Armour, S.D., are visiting relatives here this
week.
Frank Bly and family are preparing to move to Tacoma, Wash., next month
where they expect to make their future home. Mr. Bly will pack his stock of
general merchandise recently purchased of Johnson Bros. and ship it to his
western home where he will engage in the mercantile trade.
Mrs. G.C. Eyland and daughter of Wadeline (sic) were visitors with relatives
in Sioux City the first of the week.
C. Mollen returned Saturday from a trip to Chicago.
Wm. E. Bonney died Friday morning at his home five miles northwest of town
of old age having arrived at the 78th milestone of life. Mr. Bonney was a
pioneer in the Big Sioux Valley and was well known in this vicinity. He came
here quite early in the "sixties" settling on the farm where he spent the
remainder of his days. The deceased leaves four sons, Will and Clarence of
Sioux Valley township, S.D., George of Pageville, Mont., and Frank Bonney of
Akron. His funeral was held from the Mt. Hope school house Sunday afternoon
where the remains were also interred beside those of his wife who preceded
him quite a few years ago.
A social meeting of the Bay View club was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
E.A. Fields Friday evening. The meeting was planned as a surprise on them
before their departure for Des Moines where Mr. Fields goes to occupy his
chair in the Iowa legislature.
Mrs. Geo. Raish and Mrs. F.C. Waterbury were visitors with friends in
Hawarden Thursday and Friday.
Dan Melcher has purchased R.G. Young's pool hall and took possession of it
Saturday.
Mrs. Oscar Peterson returned to her home in Mitchell Wednesday after a short
visit with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Peterson.
Peter and James Muir of Sioux City visited their mother here this week.
Mrs. McGinnis of Vermillion was a visitor with Akron friends Saturday.
A.D. Whitney, manager of the Sioux Grain company's elevator at Jefferson was
a visitor with Akron friends this week.
Mrs. L. D. Hall is making some attractive improvements on her home on Reed
street.
Aug. Schwindt, a farm hand working for Henry Oetken east of town was
arrested this week on a charge of rape upon the person of the three year old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Oetken. The prisoner was arrested by
constable Geo. Cain and placed in jail until he was released Wednesday on
bail for $1,000 given by Albert Witt. His preliminary hearing was given
Friday in justice Hampton's court where he was bound over to await the
action of the grand jury. The terrible crime is alleged to have been
committed during the absence of Mr. and Mrs. Oetken in town one day last
week. The accused man is a German about thirty years old and is said to have
borne a good reputation up to this time.
Walter McLain and Miss Kate Brown who were married at LeMars Monday expect
to make their future home in Akron.
Rev. Bartlett will begin revival meetings in the M.E. church this week and
will be assisted by J.N. Southwells of Cherokee.
REMSEN: (Special Correspondence)
A dance has been planned to take place in Kass hall Friday evening, January
17.
Ed Rechnagel of Sioux Falls visited at the home of his parents a few days
last week.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Birnham, January 1.
F.G. Earnest of Alton visited here with relatives a few days last week.
Friends in this city have received word from H. Jost, formerly of this place
but now of Alexandria, S.D., that he has disposed of his jewelry business at
that place and will in the future devote his time and energies at the real
estate business.
Dr. and Mrs. A.F. Schultz are at Dyersville this week on a visit with
relatives.
Peter Koep will move his family and household goods to Minnesota this week
where the Koep's will make their future home on a farm near Windom.
The deal was closed Thursday which makes Ed Bride the owner of the Hoffmann
house livery barn which has been occupied by him for several years.
The family of Christ Kerner have leased the rooms upstairs in the Sievers
building, the lower part of which is now used for a tailor shop. These
quarters will be kept only until Mr. Kerner has had time to find a suitable
place to locate.
John Eichhorn sold his residence property in the northeast part of town to a
party from Granville. The price paid was $1800. Mr. Eichhorn has the
privilege of occupying the building until May 1.
Eugene Bushgens has secured a position with Mrs. Lotel to superintend the
work in her cigar factory.
Bans proclaimed in St. Mary's church last Sunday announced the approaching
nuptials of Gerhart Mensen and Miss Clara Vaske, both of Remsen.
Mr. and Mrs. John Eichhorn will leave tomorrow for California to spend the
winter. On their visiting trip they will spend a short time in New Mexico.
The trip is taken for the benefit of Mr. Eichhorn's health who has been
suffering considerably of late with intestinal troubles. They expect to
return some time in May.
A deal was negotiated Saturday through the agency of John Rathmann which
secured for Joe and Ed Mathern a quarter section of land in Jackson county,
Minnesota. The price paid was $42 per acre.
The law firm of Kass Bros. of this city will open a law office in the Toy
block, in Sioux City about February. J.F. Kass will have charge of the Sioux
City office and his brother, W.J., will look to the interests of the firm
here. The two offices will be joined by telephone to assist J.F. when he
goes to Sioux City in keeping more closely in touch with the Remsen office
of which he has had charge for the past eight years during which time he has
secured an enviable practice. The many friends of the firm will wish it
success in its new venture.
Miss Mae Conway entertained a number of her friends at luncheon at her home
Saturday afternoon. Miss May will leave in a few days to resume her studies
at Sinsinawa Mound at which place she will graduate form the ladies seminary
in June.
While Gust Hanno was unloading grain at the elevator last Friday his team
became frightened and caused what for awhile appeared to be the most
disastrous runaway that has taken place in this section for a long time.
The team ran down the railroad track with Mr. Hanno in the wagon. They ran
in an easterly direction across the railroad bridge near town. This bridge
is about 60 feet in length and how the team at that rate which they were
running got across without one or both of the horses falling through is
marvelous. The bridge was crossed safely with the driver in the wagon box
but he fearing the fatal results of crossing the second bridge about eighty
rods farther on jumped safely from the wagon. When the team attempted to
cross the second bridge both horses fell through and so were compelled to
stop. The horses were little injured but the wagon was considerably damaged.
Ed. S. Loyd and family will leave this week for Iowa City where they will
visit a short time with relatives. After their Iowa City visit they will
leave for Oklahoma where they will make their future home and where Mr.
Lloyd has made arrangements to pursue his profession. The restaurant
conducted here by the Lloyds has been discontinued leaving a good opening
for other parties who want a good location for a restaurant.
The interior of N. Kass' dry good store was visited Sunday with what for a
short time gave promise of being a destructive fire. During the church
service period during which time the store was closed one of the gas lamps
which was not turned off tightly enough allowed considerable gas to escape
and when the store was opened one of the clerks tested with a lighted match
the lamps to see from which the gas was escaping when the leaking lamp was
discovered and a match applied thereto a mass of flames which reached the
ceiling, filled a portion of the room and immediately set fire to the dry
goods nearby. Prompt action by a large body of fire fighters kept the flames
under control and put it out before very much damage was done.
MERRILL: (Special Correspondence)
Mrs. Stinton of Leeds who spent the New Year with her mother, Mrs. Hiram
Bugbee, returned to her home Thursday morning.
Mrs. George Howes of Pipestone, Minn., visited friends in Merrill Wednesday
and Thursday.
Attorney Joe P. Shoup of Sioux City was in town Wednesday and Thursday on
business.
Clair Green of Aurelia visited at the home of W. A. Julian several days last
week.
RUBLE: (Special Correspondence)
Abraham Miller and wife, sons and daughters all came home Tuesday and held
watch meeting at the old home.
John and Ella Kalsen from Dixon county, Illinois, are visiting relatives in
this vicinity. Ella is going to spend the winter out here.
Herbert Johnson is laying on the foundation for a new house on his farm.
Mrs. Henry Buehre is going to Sioux City to have her eyes treated.
Mrs. Jessie Miller has resigned as teacher. Miss Maggie Burwell is going to
finish the term in her place.
John Ruble is talking of putting up a hall in our town.
Everybody wants to come out to the necktie sociable at Mrs. Jeffers Thursday
of this week.
A big crowd attended the surprise party at Al Frazers Monday evening.
The Sunday school class has decided to hold Sunday school every other
Sunday.
Phil Broulette went to Jefferson for a few days visit with friends and
relatives.
The Misses Kalsens were callers at the George Ewers home one day last week.
Miss Rosa Johnson was a caller at the Jeffers home Thursday evening.
Miss Pearl Mann spent Sunday night with her friend, Miss Maggie Johnson.
The lyceum society meet next Saturday evening.
Mr. Louis Broulette is able to be at work again having recovered from his
recent sickness.
TAKEN UP.
A red heifer about 2 years old. Owner can have same by paying for damages,
including this notice. Union township, section 23. H.C. Anderson.
FOR RENT.
A well improved farm of 960 acres in the Jim River Valley, three and a half
miles from station. Mrs. E. Tonkin, Cranden, S.D.
STANTON: (Special Correspondence)
Melvin and Mina Newell spent Sunday visiting relatives near Seney.
Laura Scott is seriously ill with lung fever at present. The attending
physician expresses hope for early recovery.
Robert Hodgson is improving in health daily and will soon be in his usual
health.
A.C. Demaray and wife of Washington township partook of the hospitalities of
the Newell home on New Years day.
W.J. Geary returned from Sioux City last Wednesday evening after making a
three days visit.
Melvin Newell commenced to attend the winter term of school at the Western
Union college enrolling on Thursday, January 2.
Cora Alderson returned from the west side of the county on Thursday where
she had been visiting relatives.
Albert Scott delivered a fine bunch of cattle in Merrill on Tuesday last.
John Thompson and family spent New Years day with Mrs. Thompson's parents
northwest of Merrill.
Peter Murphy lost three valuable head of cattle last week from some unknown
disease.
The school board met on last Saturday. The usual number of bills was duly
allowed. As there was no special business, it was a short session.
Minnie Bixby, who contracted to teach the winter term of school in district
No. 5 has resigned after teaching one month. The cause assigned is that she
could not secure a boarding place near enough to the school house to suit
her convenience.
Henry N. Newell has placed in position a large water tank to supply the
needs of his stock during the winter months.
The debating and literary society is growing more popular every week. The
attendance on last Saturday night was immense, standing room being very
scarce, several people coming from a long distance. The question was ably
handled by John Scott and Dennis Geary for the affirmative and Melvin Newell
and Wm. F. Gosting for the negative. The judges rendered their decision in
favor of the negative. The balance of the entertainment was along the
average. The question for discussion next Saturday evening is "Resolved that
there is more pleasure in pursuit than possession." The affirmative will be
supported by A.T. Alfred as leader assisted by M.C. Newell, John Scott and
negative looked after by N. Newell as leader and Annie Gannon, James
Dempster, and Dennis Geary as assistants. Everybody is looking forward to a
lively discussion of the subject as the contending sides are about equal. A
fine literary program besides the debate is fully arranged.
MAMMEN: (Special Correspondence)
Dirk Kruse lost one of his fat steers one day last week.
Miss Anna Kennedy of Peterson, Iowa, visited with her brother, Jobe Kennedy,
during the holidays.
Fred Johnson has bought a horse from Herman Frerichs.
Henry Albers is laid up as the result of an injury to his ankle received New
Years day.
LeMars Sentinel
January 9, 1902
HANCOCK: (Special Correspondence)
Mr. and Mrs. Closner have returned from Minnesota where they had been
visiting friends and relatives for about three weeks. Mr. Closner
purchased three car loads of cattle while there and shipped them to
Sioux City. Earnest Closner cared for the cattle while they were on the
road.
Albert Keck has secured a position in Sioux City where he expects to
remain for the next year.
Daniel Luchsinger is suffering with the mumps at present.
Will Rusk visited at home last Sunday.
Harry Carlisle and Miss Addie Smith attended the opera in Sioux City New
Year's night.
Mrs. Isaac Rochester and the children are quite sick with smallpox at
present. Ike Rochester was down with the disease first but has
recovered so as to be able to assist in caring for the family. Mr.
Willett's family are all around again.
Frank Washburn and his hired man, Mr. Hermann, are both slowly
recovering. They both had a severe attack of smallpox but are now out
of danger so the doctor says.
The board of trustees have forbidden persons to leave the homes that are
affected with smallpox.
Bert Luchsinger, Ed. Ross and George Rusk attended the Jefferson camp of
Modern Woodmen last Thursday evening.
T. A. Ross attended lodge in Sioux City last Monday evening.
Ross brothers have about completed the new machine shed on their place.
When completed, it will add greatly to the appearance of the farm.
Mrs. Willett is slightly sick at present.
C. C. Closner shipped a carload of fat cattle to Sioux City last Friday.
Mrs. Gilchrist was reported sick a few days ago and people thought it
was smallpox but the report was false as she did not have the disease.
Will Crowell and his mother are both recovering from the effects of
smallpox.
ELLENDALE: (Special Correspondence)
C. Hahn and family and August Dobbert and family were the guests of Wm.
Huebsch and wife on New Year's Day. Mr. A. Huebsch and daughter Ella of
Stanton were visiting in our burg Saturday and Sunday.
Tom Waddington shelled corn in our neighborhood a few days this week.
Miss Carrie Keohler of Hanover, Ill., enjoyed a pleasant visit with
relatives here this week.
John and Chas. Hahn went back to school after having spent an enjoyable
vacation at home and with relatives and friends.
Herman Kelkey was at home for a visit with his parents at Akron last
week.
Mr. Hundsinger purchased a fine new buggy last week. We congratulate
Mr. Hundsinger to good luck.
SENEY: (Special Correspondence)
Z. Rayburn will have an auction sale, January 8.
Mrs. Geo. Anstine of LeMars visited friends here Saturday.
The Daughters of Ceres will be entertained at the home of Mrs. G. L.
Webber Thursday, January 9, to which all are invited.
Among the enjoyable holiday events for the young people was a social
given on Monday evening at the home of Miss Edith Councilman. A
delightful evening was spent. The diversions were music, games and
social converse.
Mr. Treadway left for his home in Cedar Rapids, Neb., Wednesday morning
after a week's visit with relatives here.
Misses Alice and Lettie Belau of LeMars came up Wednesday evening to
attend the social at the home of Miss Jessie March. About forty guests
were present and all enjoyed a pleasant evening.
Freddie Duncan came up from Sioux City Friday evening and is visiting at
the home of W.C. Lancaster.
A pleasant surprise party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Sewardt Friday night in honor of their son, Scott. About twenty-five
invited guests were present and the evening was spent in games and music
after which delicious refreshments were served.
A fine baby boy came to gladden the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Buse
Tuesday, December 31.
An appropriate watch meeting was held at the M. E. church Tuesday
evening beginning at 10 o'clock.
A number of young people from town enjoyed a pleasant time at the home
of Mr. Null Saturday evening.
Dr. Prosser was called to the home of O. Freeman Saturday. Mrs. Freeman
being dangerously ill.
M. C. J. Zehr of Ashton visited in town a few days last week.
WESTFIELD: (Special Correspondence)
The marriage of Miss Margaret Burns and Mr. M. Qualey will take place at
the home of the bride at Jackson Junction, Iowa, on January 6, 1902. It
is not known just when they will return here but probably some time the
last of the month. This comes as a big surprise to a great many of Mr.
Qualey's friends as but very few had the least idea of him entering into
the bonds of matrimony. We will take this opportunity of wishing them
all the happiness and pleasure possible in their future life.
A merry crowd from LeMars arrived here at 7:30 Wednesday evening in
response to an invitation sent them to attend the New Year's Ball to be
held here on that night. The crowd consisted of the following: Mr. and
Mrs. C. E. McCaustland, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Hicks, Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
Toppings, Miss Jessie Gosting, Miss Clara Nemmers and Mr. Nemmers. They
arrived here hungry as bears and all repaired to the dining room at the
hotel and after a few minutes waiting Mrs. McCaustland had an elegant
supper ready for them to which all did ample justice after which they
were all ready to dance the rest of the evening. Well, talk about good
jolly crowds, if that wasn't one I'll give it up. After the dance they
all prepared for their homeward trip and of all the times you ever heard
of that certainly was a fright. At about 4:30 they finally got started
off headed east and we haven't heard from them since but hope they got
home all right.
W. W. Moeller, a real estate dealer from Everly, Iowa, came into town
Saturday morning on the passenger and announced that if any of the boys
wanted to see some buffalo to be at the depot as the freight came in as
he had three genuine buffalo on that train and it would cost nothing to
see them. There was quite a crowd at the train to see his fighting
monsters as they are something that are not often seen in this part of
the country. He says they cost him $1800 in trade for Minnesota land
and he intends to have them at the park at Spirit Lake next summer where
they will be on exhibition.
CRATHORNE: (Special Correspondence)
Mr. and Mrs. Neil Robertson were visiting friends at Crathorne last
week. Mr. Robinson was looking after bridges in the neighborhood.
Emmuel Johnson from near Akron was visiting at the Hans Erickson home
last week.
August Erickson was over in Dakota on business Christmas week.
Arthur Erickson returned from his visit at Centerville, S.D., and has
gone to LeMars to attend Western Union college.
Miss Ida Erickson has gone to LeMars to attend Western Union college
this winter.
Mr. Hilbert of LeMars was a caller at Crathorne Monday.
Mrs. Neil Robertson was visiting at the Whisson home last Sunday. She
was accompanied home by Miss Emma Whissen.
Mrs. George Dolay and daughters arrived last week from Prairie Chain,
Minn., and have been visiting friends in this neighborhood. On Tuesday
they went to their new home near Carnes.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Rowe are rejoicing over the arrival of a little
daughter at their home.
Gert Null shelled corn for Ben Theilen Tuesday.
Rev. Gault preached at Plymouth church last Sunday.
Hershberg Bros., shelled corn for C.E.S. Stong Wednesday.
HINTON: (Special Correspondence)
Rev. and Mrs. Crippen of Merrill visited at their son Geo. Shantani and
family Thursday.
Rev. A.B. Gilbert visited with friends here and at Lincoln last week.
P. E. Held transacted business in LeMars Thursday.
Postmaster Fay went to LeMars Friday.
W. G. Pearson made a business trip to Sioux City Friday.
Cliff Stinton of Leeds was a business caller here Saturday.
Vincent Hart visited in Sioux City Saturday and Sunday.
Wm. Pape is at LeMars attending the supervisor's session.
Miss Tilda Hendrich returned to LeMars Monday after a week's visit at
her home.
Miss Mabel Crippen of Merrill came down last Thursday to visit
relatives.
M. J. Hammond returned to Des Moines Tuesday to resume his studies at
the medical college.
Axel Jensen left Monday to attend Brown's Business college at Sioux
City.
Mrs. Bancroft and sons returned to their home in Sioux City last week
Wednesday after a few days' visit with friends here.
P. Schindel and family of LeMars visited last week with the E. Held
family.
O'LEARY: (Special Correspondence)
Mrs. Bullington has been quite sick. Her sister, Mrs. Franklin, remained
with her several days.
Dewey Hamer has rented a farm near Seney for next season.
Miss Ethel Eyres returned to LeMars Sunday to resume work in the city
schools after spending the vacation with relatives here.
Mr. Inglett visited near Kingsley Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Pat Conner arrived home Monday from their visit east. They
spent four weeks visiting relatives in Wisconsin, Illinois and eastern Iowa.
Miss Edith Brande of Inwood is visiting her sister, Mrs. Chas. Albertson.
Little Agnes Eyres returned to LeMars Sunday to attend the city school.
Frank Conner was in Kingsley on business Tuesday.
Howard Smith returned to Cedar Rapids Monday to resume his studies in
college after spending the vacation at home.
John Fader has hired to work for Mr. Pratt in Elkhorn township next season.
Dr. Carpenter arrived home Thursday from his visit in Wisconsin.
The missionary society of the Presbyterian church held their meeting
Wednesday at the Kohl residence.
The Presbyterian Y.P.S.C.E. gave $22.50 for foreign missions during the year
1901 and $23.00 for home missions. Five dollars of the latter was given to
Brainerd Institute for Freedmen.
The week of prayer will be observed by special services in the Presbyterian
church Thursday and Friday evenings, and communion services will be held
Sunday morning, January 12.
John Lehner went to LeMars Thursday to have Drs. Hines and Reeves perform
another operation on his back. The muscles were found to be growing fast
where the incision was made to open the abscess. Mrs. Lehner remained in
LeMars with her husband until Tuesday.
Geo. Steele is recovering from his injuries as well as could be expected.
His jaw was fractured by the fall and it will be some time before he can
take solid food. The swelling in his face was so great by the time the
physicians arrived that it prevented their finding the fracture the day the
accident happened.
Fred Post returned to his home near Worthington, Minn., Friday.
Will Keegan is assisting Mr. Rummil with blacksmith work and Jas. Mase works
some of the time afternoons.
Noah Carpenter sold ten head of fat cattle in LeMars Saturday.
Wm. McCartney fell on the ice near the blacksmith shop and cut his face
quite badly, the end of his nose being nearly cut off.
Dr. Richey went out from LeMars Sunday to see little Lena Esala. She had a
bad cold but is now convalescent.
Mrs. Matthews of Des Moines has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Dave
Goudie.
Everet Hall is working for John Lehner while he remains in LeMars.
The school in district No. 3 has had vacation this week. The teacher, Miss
Maude Fisher, is sick with rheumatism. She has been cared for by Mrs. Jas.
Lindsay with whom she boards.
Hoffman Bros. shelled corn for Will Steele Tuesday.
The mail carrier on route No. 1 received a number of Christmas and New
Year's gifts in the shape of sacks of corn, oats, etc. from the patrons of
the route. At the present price of grain the gifts were much appreciated.
STRUBLE: (Special Correspondence)
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. P.J. Riter, Thursday, January 1, a baby girl.
David Hammond shipped a carload of sheep to Chicago last week for which he
received top prices.
Rev. and Mrs. Platts after enjoying their Christmas vacation here returned
to Morningside Monday where they attend college.
Miss Marie Spies has been visiting at Evansville the past week.
Edward Durband intends going to Omaha this week to purchase a new stock of
buggies.
Mr. Hamlet Allen of Marion is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Allen.
Hamlet is a welcome visitor in his old neighborhood.
Ladies Aid society will meet at the church Thursday, January 9. All ladies
of the neighborhood are invited to attend.
Mr. and Mrs. L. Bowen from Mission Hill, S.D., are visiting at the home of
their parents northwest of town.
Alvin Ayles has decided not to return to Morningside college but will work
in this vicinity.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Wiley Sundayed west of town.
The Sunday school board of the Methodist church held their annual election
Sunday and elected officers for the ensuing year. W.T. Jensen,
superintendent. The Sunday school is to be congratulated upon having secured
Mr. Jensen as superintendent. Mr. Wiley was chosen as assistant
superintendent; Miss Ada Flickner, secretary; Edward Alberts, treasurer and
librarian; Miss Kate Millard, organist.
ADAVILLE: (Special Correspondence)
O.R. Gaston and wife of LeMars visited in our burg Sunday, the guest of Joe
Baldwin and wife.
The Aid society will meet with Mrs. Warren King Thursday of next week.
Geo. Benifiel has given up his trip to Dakota in the spring and will farm
the Jas. Tindall place vacated by J. Baldwin.
The Ladies Aid met with Mr. W. I. DeMunbrun last Thursday. A large crowd
attended. Amount of collection was $3.30.
Katie Tindall came home Saturday after a week's visit with her sister, Mary
and friends in Merrill.
Mrs. Ed Fletcher visited with Mrs. Ed Stinton Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. L.L. Morehead went to LeMars Monday returning Tuesday.
Mrs. DeMunbrun entertained a few of her friends at quilting.
C.S. Rowley and wife were Sioux City visitors Monday.
Artie Oaks commenced work on Monday for a man near Chatsworth.
The Y.P.C.U. elected new officers Sunday evening as follows: President, Ed
Stinton; vice president, Jessie DeMunbrun; secretary and treasurer, Jennie
Poyzer, also one new member added to the rolls.
Floyd Butcher is staying with his Uncle Wilbur Morehead at present.
Merrill and Reuben Talbott came out from Akron Sunday to visit relatives.
Mid Stinton went to Akron the fore part of the week to see his mother, who
is quite sick, also his sister, Mrs. Waterbury.
Jacob Braun moved his family and household goods to LeMars Monday, having
bought a house and lot. Walter McLain will farm the place he just vacated.
Eleck Bulein marketed some fine fat cattle in Merrill on Monday.
Ed Stinton was appointed township clerk to fill vacancy as the present
clerk, H.J. Eckerson, will move away the last of February.
Earnest Attrill went to Burbank, S.D., on Saturday to visit relatives,
returning on Monday.
Ray Bristow went to Clay county last week to visit relatives.
Miss Allie Schuyler who has been to her home in Sioux City on a vacation the
past month began teaching again on Monday.
CHURCHVILLE: (Special Correspondence)
The Y.P.A. of the Salem church held their semi annual election of officers
last Monday evening. The following officers were elected: President, Albert
Kehrberg; vice president, Geo. Kehrberg; treasurer, Tillie Schmidt,
recording secretary, Jessie Huebsch; corresponding secretary, Annie Uthe;
organists, Lillie Kehrberg and Louisa Prince; librarians, Lora Jung and
Bennie Kehrberg.
Revival meetings will begin at the Salem church next Sunday evening.
Chris Koenig was hauling stock from his father's farm Tuesday.
Fred Schmalle, who is teaching the center school formerly taught by Miss
Bixby, is boarding at the home of Henry Dobbert.
MERRILL: (Special Correspondence)
Miss Eva Frost returned home from a weeks visit with friends at Sioux Falls
Saturday evening.
Messrs. Blaine Crouch and Talbot were LeMars visitors Monday.
The Merrill schools opened Monday morning after a two weeks vacation.
Hazel Peck entertained fourteen of her girlfriends Saturday afternoon, the
occasion being her twelfth birthday. The afternoon passed all too quickly
with games and nice refreshments.
A number of our young people enjoyed the good skating Monday evening.
W.B. Burns of Sioux City was in town Tuesday visiting with friends and old
acquaintances.
Mrs. Crotty and daughter, Acie, of Potosia, visited at the Robert's home the
first of the week.
Mr. and Mrs. Talbot and son Gilman who have been visiting with Mr. Fall
Talbot's sister, Mrs. Blaine Crouch, the past week returned to their home at
Moville, Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Frost spent Monday with Merrill friends.
Mr. and Mrs. M. Klenk and daughter, Louisa, spent Sunday at the Bollinger
home west of town.
Mr. and Mrs. Vedder of Dakota, relatives of Mr. Robt. Crouch, arrived Monday
morning for a visit at the Crouch home.
Ed Donohoe is confined to his home on account of illness.
Wm. Schneff has sold his lumberyard to the St. Croix Lumber Co., of Sioux
City. Mr. Schneff will continue in the implement business here.
AKRON:
Merrill Talbott went to Omaha Monday to attend a convention of implement
dealers.
Miss Kundert returned to LeMars Wednesday to spend her vacation of two weeks
which was caused by a smallpox scare and the school was closed for two
weeks.
Miss Bessie Muhs went to Vermillion last Saturday to attend the university
there.
Mrs. Blanche Taylor returned to Sioux City Saturday to accept a position as
housekeeper.
Carly Styernstrom returned to Sioux City Monday after a two weeks visit at
the home of his sister, Mrs. C.E. Johnson.
Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Palm went to Big Springs Monday to visit with relatives a
few days.
Mrs. D.M. Relyea is circulating a paper to petition a vote to allow woman's
sufferage.
Esther Peterson returned Saturday from a short visit with Hawarden
relatives.
Tom Snyder returned Monday from Colorado with the body of his youngest child
who died a few days ago of scarlet fever. The remains of the little one were
laid to rest in the Akron cemetery. Mrs. Snyder who with her three children
went to Colorado a few weeks ago to visit her parents were taken sick with
scarlet fever to which their baby succumbed and with which she is seriously
ill at this time. The sympathy of the entire community is with the bereaved
family.
Mrs. Jane Helmer returned to her home after a visit of a few weeks with
Akron friends.
Prof. and Mrs. I.C. Hise were visitors in Akron Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. Hise came over to interview representative elect Fields, regarding some
school laws.
Mr. and Mrs. Walt Downer returned Tuesday from a two weeks visit with
friends in Westphalia, Kan.
The Akron Christian Church is being remodeled and improved generally.
Miss Ida Nygaard returned Wednesday from Sioux City where she attended her
brother Otto's wedding.
A mild case of smallpox was found in Akron Saturday afternoon and was
promptly taken in charge by the health authorities. Every precaution has
been taken by the closing of the schools and prohibiting all public meetings
and no further cases are anticipated. Our town board of health is to be
congratulated for their prompt and prudent action for prevention of the
disease spreading.
LeMars Sentinel
January 13, 1902
STANTON: (Special Correspondence)
John Bourke is at present employed by Samuel Calfas as the latter is
confined to the house.
Albert and Lillie Kehrberg called upon Melvin and Mina Newell last
Saturday.
Peter Murphy marketed hogs in Merrill on Thursday night.
Geo. Richards of Hinton was calling upon his many friends in this
locality one day last week.
Laura Scott is much improved in health and is now up around the house
daily.
Anthony Alderson has been visiting with his daughters, Mrs. Wm. Hamilton
and Mrs. George Easton in the western part of the county for ten days
past.
Miss Margaret Wiegers of LeMars was visiting friends in this locality
the early part of the week.
Robert Scott is hauling some of his farm machinery to the farm of Albert
Scott where he will farm the coming summer.
John Thompson and family visited Merrill relatives a few days ago.
Albert Scott has sale bills out announcing his sale which will be held
on January 29 when he will sell his personal property to moving to
LeMars.
J. W. Beguin sawed a large lot of wood for Wm. J. Geary last Wednesday
afternoon.
The Lyceum and debating society met as usual last Saturday evening. The
literary program was complete, consisting of instrumental music,
dialogues select leadings and recitations. The debate was up to the
average.
A. T. Alfred, Melvin Newell, Geo. Pinney and Wm. Gosting showing up the
realities and pleasures of the affirmative and H. N. Newell, Dennis
Gearry, James Dempster and Wm. Stokes defending the affirmative. Much
good argument was advanced on both sides. The judge's decision was in
favor of the affirmative. The question for next Saturday night is
resolved that education has been more helpful to mankind that
inventions. George Pinney and his assistants having the affirmative
side of the question and J.W. Beguin with assistants upholding the
negative.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gosting returned home last Thursday morning after
making an extended visit in southwestern Nebraska.
Chris Koenig and Henry Grimjes while driving after dark last Sunday
night drove into each others rigs, doing considerable damage.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hamilton, of Ruble, spent Sunday at the Alderson home.
Thomas Lakly and brother of Merrill spent Sunday with their friends,
John Alderson.
Robert Jameson and family of LeMars worshipped with the Free Methodists
at the Newell school house on Sunday forenoon. Mr. Jameson held regular
services in the Gosting school house in the afternoon.
Robert Hodgson is not quite as well as present as he was sometime
earlier. He seems to improve very slowly.
SENEY: (Special Correspondence)
B. F. Mills went to Minneapolis Thursday evening.
Harry Pech, of Garretson, S.D., is here visiting his parents and other
relatives.
John Lancaster and wife returned from Westfield Saturday evening where
they had been to see relatives who were very sick.
Henry Detloff and J. Alderson marketed hogs in Sioux City Tuesday.
D. F. McArthur returned from Sabula Thursday morning accompanied by his
mother who has been visiting with her daughter for several weeks.
Robert Hodgson, of Dalton, spent Sunday with friends at this place.
Mrs. S. E. Moist returned to her home in Minneapolis Thursday evening
after a few days' visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mills. She was
accompanied by her son, Minard.
H. M. Coolbaugh left for Wallace, Texas, Tuesday evening to visit his
brother. He will visit at the home of W. H. Bundy and also the oil
fields before he returns.
The ladies aid society will meet at the home of Mrs. Will Kennedy
Wednesday afternoon to do some sewing.
Gus Witt and wife visited at the home of Jas. Lancaster Sunday.
MERRILL: (Special Correspondence)
Miss Margaret Leekly went to LeMars Friday evening to visit with her
friend, Miss Northway, who has recently returned from Michigan.
Perl Pletcher was a visitor to Potosia last Tuesday.
Geo. Fuchs began work on his new house Wednesday.
The Knights of Pythias held their regular installation and banquet last
Tuesday evening.
Miss Mary Tindall who has been working in the Record office has secured
a position with the LeMars Sentinel. Henry Sexton will succeed Miss
Tindall in the office here.
Mamie Roberts is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Crotty, at
Potosia.
Harry Frost was in town Friday.
Miss Maud Brown visited with Merrill friends Wednesday.
Miss Eva Frost visited at the Jas. Plumb home Friday evening and
Saturday.
Mrs. Van Wagner went to Sioux City last Tuesday evening.
Miss Simpson, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Williams, the
past week, returned to her home at Vermillion, S.D., Monday.
Frank Hoese went to Sioux City Monday.
Mrs. Geo. Veidt who has been ill for some time was taken to the
Samaritan Hospital at Sioux City last Monday.
Chas. Buhlman who has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Summerhays, at
Chicago this past two weeks returned home Tuesday morning.
Rev. T. M. House was a Sioux City visitor last Tuesday.
Miss Alice Howes spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of her cousins,
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dunning in Plymouth township.
Mrs. Jos. Keller and children left Saturday for South Dakota. Mrs.
Keller will be treated for rheumatism while gone.
Robt. Hyde, of Richmond, Virginia, visited with Merrill friends the past
week.
The dance given in Kale's hall Friday evening was largely attended.
Those present report a very enjoyable evening. Music was furnished by
the Kingsley orchestra.
Mr. and Mrs. Reed, of Kingsley, were guests at the W.C. Peck home the
latter part of the week.
Mr. N.W. Parker is visiting with his parents at Pomeroy.
Mrs. Robt. Crouch attended W.R.C. meeting at LeMars Saturday.
Mrs. W. McNeil went to Sioux City Tuesday.
Mrs. Frank Crouch, of Hinton, visited with relatives in Merrill last
week.
Little Ruth McNeil has been visiting with Hinton friends the past week.
Mr. Frank Crouch was in town Friday evening.
Mrs. Sarah Small left Friday afternoon to visit with friends at
Plainview, Neb.
AKRON: (Special Correspondence)
J. W. Millner of Sioux City was visiting friends in Akron a few days.
Billy Anderson was a business visitor to Sioux City Thursday and Friday.
Mrs. Wm. Keech arrived from Kansas Friday to visit relatives here a
short time before going with her husband. They will move on a farm not
far from Kansas City.
Bert Bradley visited his parents here a few days this week having
completed a job with the Canton bridge construction company.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Seid returned Thursday from Madison, S.D., where they
visited at the home of I. D. Smith.
Father Sullivan was a visitor to Sioux City Friday.
Mrs. C. P. Thompson returned from LeMars Thursday and is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. D. M. Relyra.
Geo. Kersein is contemplating the purchase of a gas engine to put in his
blacksmith shop this spring.
Martin and Louise Erickson and Gust Berquist went to St. Peter, Minn.,
Friday to visit relatives for a few weeks.
Dr. Cilley received his automobile Saturday. The machine is said to be
one of the best made and its appearance would indicate that to be a
fact. This makes two autos for Akron.
Mr. and Mrs. Walt Downer retuned Tuesday from a visit with relatives in
Missouri to find that their hired man was sick with smallpox in their
house. There were fortunate in finding it out before going near enough
to become exposed and escaped being quarantined.
James Robinson departed last Monday for Kingsbury county, S.D., where he
will make his future home on a farm.
Mr. Schneider, of Webster City, arrived Friday and has been engaged as
instructor for the Akron band.
Miss Nellie Blackman came up from Sioux City Friday to visit her
parents, Rev. and Mrs. Blackman.
Miss Freddie O'Reley went to Beresford Thursday for a few days visit
with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Johnson went to Big Springs Friday to visit relatives
a few days.
F. W. Sargent of Sioux City and Miss Matie Minier of Flandreau, S.D.,
were married Thursday, January 9, at the home of the bride's parents.
The groom is a former Akron boy now located in Sioux City, practicing
law, in partnership with P. J. Ferguson, a fellow graduate from the law
department of the State University in Iowa City. Mr. Sargent is a model
young man and is well spoken of wherever he is known. The bride is an
estimable young woman, highly respected by all her acquaintances and is
well qualified to preside over the home in which she has become
mistress. Their many Akron friends join in wishing them the best of
earth's good things in this life.
Mrs. J.F. Kennedy went to LeMars Thursday to visit her son, D. E. and
family a few days.
Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Fields went to Des Moines Friday where they will
attend the session of the legislature.
C. P. Kilborn of Sioux City, a former principal in the Akron schools was
a business visitor in town Thursday.
C. L. Chamberlin has secured an expert baker from Huron, S.D., who is
putting out some very nice things in bread stuff and pastries.
CRATHORNE: (Special Correspondence)
Mat Schulte who has been very ill with appendicitis is recovering
nicely.
Ernest Ostrom sold and delivered to Mr. Pleck at Merrill his pony.
Mr. Blakeway is building an addition on his barn.
Contractor D. Robertson was assisting Mr. Blakeway with his barn
Wednesday.
John McGilvroy and wife were visitors at the Morrison home Friday.
James Major was at Merrill delivery his fat cattle he had sold at the
place last Friday.
Quite a number from this neighborhood attended the social at the Jeffers
home west of Ruble Thursday evening.
E. R. Taylor sold hogs at Merrill last week. This was Taylor's first
visit at that town since the days of Henry Morf and the coal famine in
1881.
Mr. and Mrs. Neil Robertson of Akron passed through our burg Saturday
evening.
McInnis brothers were at Merrill on Friday.
Oto Oltman was a Merrill visitor on Friday.
Ralph Gill has returned from Minnesota where he had been helping George
Doty to move to a farm near Carnes.
REMSEN:
Vic Mechnig left Saturday morning on a business trip to Hawarden.
W. J. Kass spent Sunday in Sioux City.
Barney Huewe left Saturday evening for a few days business trip in
Chicago.
J. Walker was a county seat visitor Saturday.
Mrs. Henry Bohlke received a telegram Sunday conveying the sad
intelligence of the death of Mrs. Frank Westmeer at Dyersville Saturday
night.
Julius Schmidt of Summit, S.D., arrived in town Sunday for a few days
visit with relatives.
The approaching nuptials of Bernhard Bohlke and Miss Katie Foester were
announced in St. Mary's church last Sunday.
Fred Reichmann and wife of LeMars spent Sunday at the Gehlen home.
Plans are on foot to establish another rural free delivery route No. 4.
The route will start from Remsen and led in a northerly direction. The
rural free delivery service which has been in operation here for less
than a year has given excellent satisfaction and the farmers in all the
surrounding territory are anxious for the opportunity of sharing its
advantages.
Carpenters are busy this week making improvements in the interior of
Homan's implement house.
T. P. Scott last week purchased of the Iowa Railroad Land company a 37
acre track of land adjoining Remsen.
Dr. And Mrs. A. F. Schulz returned Saturday morning from a two weeks
visit with relatives at Dyersville and Dubuque.
H. Wullstein returned Wednesday from a visit with relatives at Little
Rock, Ia. His brother, Gustave, returned with him to visit for a short
time.
The Kass residence property east of the public school house has been
leased by the C. G. Wagner family who will move into it in about a
month.
Anton Lampert bought a 160 acre farm near Sioux City last week for which
he paid $60 per acre.
An abuse of decent freedom of speech privileges by Henry Mullong and a
little want of self control on the part of Earnest White last Saturday
gave Justice Eichsen occasion to brush away the cobwebs which had
settled between the covers of his justice docket during the past several
weeks of mild winter lull in the justice dispensing business. The cause
of the trouble was as follows: Several weeks ago Mullong brought a load
of grain to town, took it to H. Nothem & Co'. market to get their price
for it. The grain was of poor quality and a correspondingly low price
was offered for it. Mullong then took his grain to another buyer who
offered him a better price therefore. Several weeks later when Mullong
again brought grain to town, White, who is the buyer for Nohem & Co.
asked the owner of the grain if it was sold when Mullong answered that
it was and added that if it were not he would not sell it to a thief.
Later on when White met Mullong on the street the latter renewed his
battle of tongue abuse which ended by Mullong getting a little of the
treatment to his face that Johnnie got from his mother when he had her
Sunday pie in his stomach. Mullong immediately swore out a warrant for
White's arrest on the charge of assault.
LeMars Sentinel
January 20, 1902
DALTON:
John Klose went to Sioux City Wednesday night with a car load of fine
cattle.
Dr. Mammen stopped on his way through Dalton Thursday to see John
McKittrick.
Mrs. Carey Williams and daughter, Mildred, went to Sioux City Thursday
to visit friends for a few days.
Jas. McKittrick went to Sioux City Monday night returning Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Boise visited Mrs. Boises' parental home at Seney
Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Juelfs of Kingsley were Dalton visitors Thursday. They
purchased twenty White Wyndottes from the Plymouth poultry yards.
Henry Wilson was a LeMars visitor Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hopkins took in the show at LeMars Tuesday night.
Fred Cavanaugh and Albert Calhoon attended the masquerade in LeMars
Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Campbell visited Dalton friends Thursday.
Thos. Calhoon and brother Hiram were visiting with relative in the part
of the county.
Mrs. Boise enjoyed a visit from her brother Sunday.
Last Thursday evening Chas. Eutasch's team which was tied in front of
the post office broke loose and ran home compelling Mr. Eutesch to walk
several miles west of Dalton to his home.
Geo. Bruskill was a Dalton visitor Friday.
Albert Lubben is hauling lumber for his corn crib and machine shed.
Tom Hopkins and wife attended the Elk's show in LeMars Friday night.
Mrs. Cavanagh was on the sick list Friday.
John Vohan is back in Dalton for a few days.
Tom McKittrick of LeMars was a Dalton visitor Friday.
Mrs. Thos. Flaherity was a guest at the Nettinger home Thursday.
Mrs. Beyer and daughter, Bertha, were LeMars visitors Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Davidson did shopping in LeMars Thursday.
Miss Bertha Beyer was a LeMars visitor Thursday.
Mrs. Hinds and children and Mrs. Calhoon spent Thursday afternoon with
Mrs. Myers in LeMars.
Dick Hinds of Seney is hauling lumber from Dalton.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Frost of Merrill were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Tom
Hopkins Friday.
RUBLE: (Special Correspondence)
The carpenters are at work at Mr. Johnson's new house.
Jess Johnson is on the sick list this week.
Peter Kallsen's little children are improving quite nicely.
Mr. Henry Kuhn took his wife to Sioux City Wednesday to have her eyes
treated.
Miss Pearl Mann has almost recovered from her attack of pneumonia.
The creamery company met Wednesday and elected officers for the
following year.
Mr. Braodburt of Sioux City was through this part of the country
Wednesday. He is trying to get the farmers to build a telephone line.
Barth Miller attended the I.O.O.F. lodge at LeMars Monday.
Mat Agnes of Akron attended the creamery meeting in our town.
REMSEN: (Special Correspondence)
The announcement of the marriage of John Duster and Miss Anna Wagner was
formally made at St. Mary's church last Sunday.
The upstairs rooms of Paschke's store building are being remodeled so as
to be suitable for living rooms. As soon as completed the family of A.
Paschke will move therein.
Peter Lage who for the past five years has been employed as a foreman of
Remsen's section gang is one of the two candidates now being considered
by the board of supervisors for the stewardship at Plymouth county's
poor farm.
He has filed a bid to do the work for $500, the county to furnish living
expenses. Remsen's candidates chances are favorable as his selection is
almost a certainty.
Dr. C.E. Sewart notified the board of health of Remsen township of the
existence of a case of smallpox in the family of Anton Lampert who lives
a few miles south of Remsen. The patient is Mr. Lampert's ten year old
girl who has the disease in a moderately mild form. Another of Mr.
Lampert's children is showing symptoms of the disease and in all
probability she will be taken down with it in a few days.
STANTON:
Henry Koenig and wife entertained a number of friends from Washta during
the early part of last week.
Michael Huebsch and daughter returned from Wisconsin on Friday last
where they was visiting for three weeks past.
The many friends of Joseph Hodgson are pleased to learn that he was
married a few days ago to Miss Margaret Weigers of LeMars. Both parties
are well and favorably known here and everybody joins in wishing them a
long and happy life. They will reside in southern Minnesota after March
1, where Mr. Hodgson will engage in farming.
Several persons from here who are members of the Plymouth County Mutual
Fire Insurance Co. went to Merrill on Saturday to attend the annual
meeting of the company. The company made a splendid showing of the past
years business.
Melvin and Mina Newell called upon their young friends Albert and Lillie
Kehrberg on Friday evening.
John Alderson sold and delivered some calves for veal to a LeMars
butcher on Saturday last.
Thos. Shuflick of Ruble made a business call on the Alderson family on
Thursday last.
O.C. Brown delivered ten nice steers in Merrill on Saturday. They
netted him over sixty dollars each. W.C. Peck bought them.
Ada Alfred is on the sick list at present.
Melvin J. Bixby, our popular and genial mail carrier, has won the
affections of the patrons by his careful and diligent methods. Several
of the patrons have shown their appreciation of such services by
donating him a sack of grain for horse feed. Among that number are
Henry Schroeten, Daniel O'Brien, Jason Scott, and Goodfried Schultz.
Mr. Bixby has on several occasions found a nice dressed chicken in some
of the boxes.
Albert Scott made a business trip to Merrill on Saturday.
Allen Watson of Union township made a business call on the officers of
the school board on Friday last.
Wm. Werth, Sr., Samuel Calfas and Miles Reints each delivered some fat
cattle to LeMars buyers on Saturday.
The Stanton township literary and debating society met last Saturday
evening. A goodly number whose names were on the literary program was
absent. The music was good and the debate was ably handled by John
Scott and Melvin Newell: John Begurn and Henry N. Newell put up a good
argument for "the negative", judging from the fact that the judges were
unanimous in favor of the negative. The question for next Saturday
evening is resolved that fire is more destructive to life and property
that water. Wm. T. Gosting will be leader for the affirmative and
Melvin Newell leader for the negative. A good program is also arranged
and the election of officers for the next term will also take place.
Everybody invited to be present.
A number of young people from here have been attending special services
in Mount Hope church occasionally; Rev. J.A. Bartlett of Odebolt is
assisting the regular pastor.