Iowa Old Press

Akron Register newspaper
Dated November 9, 1905

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Dr. F.A. Seeman came up from Sioux City Friday evening to see his
sister, Mrs. Manning.  He returned Saturday morning.

Mrs. Lester Bennett and Miss Louise Ericson gave a party complimentary
to Mr. Lester Bennett and Adena Ericson at the latter's home Monday
evening, Nov. 13.  The time was spent in playing games.  Good music was
furnished by the Johnson string orchestra.  They received many costly
presents.

Miss Edith Harker left Wednesday for Sioux City for a few days' visit
before returning to her home at Cedar Falls.

Rev. Moore, of Akron, was calling out this way Tuesday.

ADAVILLE ITEMS:  (Special Correspondence)

Our farmers are pushing corn picking as rapidly as possible these days
and owing to the down-tangled condition of the corn, the pickers are
holding their back with both hands.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fletcher, of Oacoman, S.D., are visiting relatives
here this week.

Jess Johnson reports a new corn husker at his house.

Miss Mary Tindall returned home from Anthon Saturday, accompanied by
Miss Maddison.

Those who attended the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. James Stinton from
a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Stinton, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Attrill
and daughter, of Los Angeles, California; Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Brown and
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fletcher and daughter, Clara; Iva and Geo. Stinton, of
Merrill; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fletcher of Oacoman, S.D.; Mr. and Mrs. J.
Houghton, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Burrill and Mrs. E.J. Bradley, of Akron.

WESTFIELD ITEMS:  (Special Correspondence)

One of the best entertainments ever given in our town was witnessed
Friday evening in the Demorset Medal contest.  It was pronounced by all
thoroughly good program throughout and reflected credit on Mrs. McFarlan
as manager and those who assisted with the music.  The contestants,
Misses Florence Wilkinson, Ethel and Mabel Eberly, Ellen Boden, May
Warren and Earl Mohr each acquitted themselves with credit to their
teacher.  It was closely won contest, Miss Ellen Boden receiving the
medal.

ANNIVERSARY:

Last Thursday, November 9, 1905, Mr. and Mrs. James Stinton, of this
city, arrived at the fiftieth mile-post of their wedded life and more
than one hundred of their old friends and relatives gathered with them
that afternoon and evening at the home of their son, Edward, on the old
home farm near Adaville, this county, to fittingly celebrate their
golden wedding anniversary.

Taking their places in the parlor, with Rev. Frank L. Moore, of the
Akron M.E. church, (who has know them more than thirty years)
officiating, the "bride" and "groom" renewed those sacred vows made so
long ago, "until death do us part."

A bountiful supper was then served, after which Rev. Spurgeon, of
Adaville U.B. church, in behalf of the assembled friends, presented the
"newly married couple' fifty dollars in gold.  Besides this, they
received many other valuable and appropriate presents.

The writer voices the sincere wishes of all in a heartfelt desire that
Mr. and Mrs. Stinton may see "many happy anniversaries in the future."


James Stinton and Susan Fletcher were married a Isleham, Cambridgeshire,
England, November 9, 1855, Rev. Thos. Anton Mannom, of the Church of
England, officiating.  The following October they sailed for the United
States and spent their first wedding anniversary on the Atlantic Ocean.
They settled first at Sabula, Iowa, and spent sixteen years in eastern
Iowa and western Illinois.  In February 1873, they came to Plymouth
county, Iowa, settling on the farm they still own at Adaville.  There
have been six children born to them, of whom their son, Edward, is the
only one now living.  They have six grandchildren and one great
grandchild.

Brother and Sister Stinton were converted in Sabula and united with the
Congregational church.  When they came to Adaville, they joined the
United Brethren church and later, upon coming to Akron, transferred
their membership to the Methodist church.  They have found their
greatest joy in working in the church and caring for its ministers.

Interesting coincidents of the occasion were the fact that all of Mr.
and Mrs. Stinton's children were married in the parlor where the golden
wedding service was held, and that among the guests were two persons -
Chas. Stinton and John Fletcher - who witnessed the memorable wedding
fifty years before.

LeMars Sentinel
Plymouth County, IA
Nov. 24, 1905

Death of Mrs. Nicholas Hoffmann

Mrs. Hoffmann, wife of Nicholas Hoffmann, died at the family residence
on Court street in this city, on Wednesday morning at half past ten o'clock.
Her death was due to dropsy of the heart. She had been in poor health the
past two years, although within the past few weeks she had felt better and
stronger. She took to her bed on Friday and never left it again.
Mr. and Mrs. Hoffmann celebrated their golden wedding just ten days ago
on November 14, surrounded by their children and grandchildren and many
friends and the occasion was one of much rejoicing although the affair was
not held on too large a scale owing to the feeble health of both the worthy
old couple.
Mrs. Hoffmann was a native of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, where she
was born on February 9, 1835, her maiden name being Johanna Hoffmann. With
her parents she came to the United States in 1846. She was united in
marriage with Nicholas Hoffmann at St. Donatus, on November 1, 1855. They
came to Plymouth county in 1871, and settled on a farm. Since 1882, they
have lived in LeMars. Ten children were born to them, seven girls and three
boys, of whom four are living. They are Mrs. G. M. Hazel and Mrs. Anthony
Thoma, of this city, Mrs. Peter Mich of Granville, and Mrs. J. P. Beck of
Remson.
Mrs. Hoffmann was also related to a number of well known pioneer
families in Jackson and Plymouth county and her death will cause sorrow among
many relatives and old friends. She had an extensive aquaintance and enjoyed
the respect and esteem of all who knew her.
The funeral will be held on Saturday morning at ten o'clock at St. Joseph's church
in this city.

Akron Register newspaper
Dated November 30, 1905

WESTFIELD ITEMS:  (Special Correspondence)

Thanksgiving Day was spent very quietly here.  The intense cold seemed
to make everyone enjoy their own firesides.

The storm of last week left the roads in bad shape; however, they are
getting smoothed down by the travel.

The band we mentioned some time ago has finally materialized, and are
doing good work practicing with G. B. Crumrine as director.

Rev. and Mrs. Brentnell had Miss Mattie Morrisson as Thanksgiving guest.
Miss Morrison's home is in Tabor, Iowa.

Miss Blanche Ehlers arrived Wednesday from Correctionville, Iowa, and
will visit at the home of her aunt, Mrs. E.C.F. Mohr.

An entertainment was given Friday evening by Miss Clara Chapman's
school, a shadow social and basket supper.  Proceeds $4.80 to be used
for books in the library.

Mrs. C.E. Bordwell returned Saturday from a visit with her parents at
Ethan, S.D.  Her grandfather, S. Dabler, accompanied her and remained
till Tuesday.  He was on his way to Missouri, his former home.

Mrs. Will Oaks and little daughter were over Sunday visitors in
Chatsworth.

Harvey Searls had the pleasure Saturday of a visit from his sisters and
cousin, Misses Ethel and Jessie Searls and cousin, Pearl Douglass.  The
latter is from Portland, Oregon.

A good many people here are interested in the cemetery at Akron.  All
those should encourage the ladies of the association by their presence
at the Fair in Akron Friday and Saturday.

ADAVILLE ITEMS:  (Special Correspondence)

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Erickson Wednesday, November 22.

There will be a hard time social at the home of Louis Hauswald Friday
evening, December 8.  There will be a 'fine coming' from the one that
comes in their "Sunday best."

Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Swanson, of Akron, attended services here Sunday.

Miss Maggie Grebner was a Sioux City visitor Sunday.

Most of the farmers have finished picking corn.

Robert Tindall came up from Leeds to spend Thanksgiving at home.

Mrs. O.L. Spurgeon is enjoying a visit from her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Young, of Scranton, Iowa.

Remember the social December 8 at Louis Hauswald's.

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Stinton, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Attrill and daughter left
for their home in The Palms, California, after a three month's visit
here.

The Adaville school had two days vacation this week.  The teacher, Miss
Burnett, spent Thanksgiving with her parents in Akron.

AKRON:

Conditions were ideal for Thanksgiving, with snow on the ground, zero
weather and excellent skating on the mill pond for the young people.
The union praise service at the Baptist church in the forenoon was quite
largely attended, Rev. F.L. Moore's thoughtful address and the fine
music being of exceptional appropriateness.  Akron homes had much to be
thankful for and many were the happy family gatherings around the festal
board.  The football game with Elk Point failed to materialize and the
Aeolian orchestra cancelled its evening concert engagement, a dance
being the only amusement in that line.  So far as the reported could
learn, Akron people who "Gave Thanks" away from home were: 
Mrs. P. A. Lillie and children with relatives at Sioux Falls.
Miss Eva Lillibridge with her brother, Will, at Sioux Falls.
Prof. O.J. Smith and family and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Bennett with
Hawarden relatives.
Miss Florence Waterbury with relatives at Hudson.
Mrs. H. Barrett at the home of her son-in-law near Sioux City.
Miss Helen Eyland with her cousin, Miss Marga Eyland, who is a student
at the university, Vermillion.

Akron people who entertained company from out of town for Thanksgiving
were:
Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Eyland their friends, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Dealtry, of
Sioux City.
E. L. Johnson and family his brother Wm. and wife, of South Sioux City.
B.L. Burgess and wife his old friend, George Sinclair and family of
Sioux City.
B. R. Adams and family his daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Elsa Tone,
of Elk Point.
I. Knudson and family the family of J.G. Love, who come up every year
from Sioux City.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Smith her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Slaughter,
daughter, Vivian, and son, Ted, of Sioux City.
Miss Lola Burnett her friend Mrs. Ray Horton of Hawarden.
Mr. and Mrs. Al Beverly her sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Hoover, of
Alcester.
Mrs. and Mrs. Harvey Hamm, northeast of town, her sister and husband,
Mr. and Mrs. Champlin, of Morningside.
E. J. Searls and family his son, George, of Harrisburg, S.D.
J.C. Button and family his son, Will, and family, of Sioux City.
At the Ed. Whitfield home his sister, Mrs. McClelland, and children, of
Hawarden.
J. Rush and family his daughter, Mrs. Don Cameron, of Winnebago,
Nebraska.