Iowa Old Press
LeMars Sentinel
April 13, 1906
Locals:
Mrs. A. Dietrich can supply you with Easter lilies, roses, carnations,
hyacinths, lilies of the valley, violets, Saturday for Easter.
J. F. Fishbach is making a number of improvements and alterations to his
store which will give him more room and facilities for his increasing
business.
Mrs. Kowalski, the aged mother of Albert Kowalski, died at her home in
Lincoln township yesterday. The funeral will be held on Sunday afternoon at
the Lincoln township church.
The Easter meeting of the Congregational Missionary Society will meet at the
home of Mrs. A. P. Cramer on Tuesday, April 17. Mrs. Cramer will be
assisted by Mesdames Olin, Redmon and Hahn.
The Baptist Young People’s Union will hold a social at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. R. Mobley, corner Seventh and Eagle streets, Friday evening.
The Ladies Aid Society of the M.E. church will meet with Mrs. A. C. Demaray
on Tuesday afternoon, April 17.
Taken up, on my farm 1⁄2 mile west of Dalton, a cow. Owner can have same by
paying for this notice and for keeping.
LeMars Sentinel
April 17, 1906
LIVES TO A GREAT AGE
JAMES GEOGHOGAN FORMERLY OF THIS COUNTY DIES AT SIOUX CITY HOSPITAL AT AGE
OF NINETY-NINE YEARS
Mr. James Geoghogan, aged ninety-nine years, died at St. Joseph’s hospital
in Sioux City on Thursday, as a result of a severe cold. He was one of the
oldest men in this part of the county and if he had lived until next
Christmas he would have attained the century mark.
Mr. Geoghogan never made any pretense of dieting and never had any recipe
for attaining old age and never took any particular precautions to avert ill
health or sickness. He smoked and chewed tobacco constantly and hardly ever
had a day’s illness in his life, until five or six days previous to his
death, when he was taken down with the cold which caused his death. The
deceased man had lived for the past six or seven years at the hospital,
where he was taken care of by the Sisters of Mercy, doing such few chores as
he was able in return.
He was a native of Ireland and lived for many years in Plymouth county
coming here from Dubuque. He rented John Beely’s farm in 1881, and was
tenant there for several years after which he lived for a number of years
with a son near Hawarden.
The remains were brought to LeMars for burial and the interment was made in
the St. Joseph’s church cemetery, where his wife and one son lie buried.
He son, Jack Geoghogan, of Alcester was here to attend the funeral.
SAMUEL BRUNSKILL DEAD
Pioneer Resident of LeMars Died at His Home in This City on Friday Evening
Samuel Brunskill, one of the oldest residents and well known citizen of
LeMars, passed away at his home on Seventh street on Friday evening, after
an illness of several weeks, of Bright’s disease. Mr. Brunskill had been
sick for the past few weeks but last week was apparently somewhat better and
had been up and out a little and on Friday morning was up and around the
house.
During the day he felt somewhat worse and took to his bed, passing
peacefully awas as the daylight faded into dusk. He realized his end was
near and his only expressed regret was in parting from his faithful and
loving wife, as he declared himself confident of entering a better and
brighter existence.
Samuel Brunskill had attained within a few months the allotted time of man’s
duration on earth. He was born in Swalesdale, Yorkshire, England, on October
31, 1826, and when a mere youth set sail to the golden shores of America to
carve out a future. When a young man he located near Dubuque and for many
years was engaged in the cattle and stock buying. In 1872 he came to LeMars
and followed the same business and also conducted a meat market and bought
land. About twenty-five or thirty years ago, he retired from active buisness
life and contented himself with looking after his land interests and
investments. He was united in marriage in 1861 at Elk Grove, Wis., with Miss
Elizabeth Phillips. To them one daughter was born, now Mrs. G.W. Hitchens,
of Plainview, Nebr.
Mr. Brunskill, early in life, affiliated with the Methodist church and was
a faithful attendant and supporter of the church in LeMars.
Mr. Brunskill was an upright citizen who attended strictly to his own
business, and was tolerant of the rights and opinions of his neighbors. He
was a loving and indulgent husband and father. Just and honorable in his
dealings with his fellow men, conservative and reserved in his judgment.
He was one of the pioneers who with a stout heart and bare hands made a
living which grew to a competency and later to wealth.
He was a member of Giblem Lodge A.F. & A.M., having been a Mason for forty
years and the funeral yesterday was conducted under the auspices of that
fraternity. Rev. C.W. Pratt preached the funeral service at the Methodist
church, the Masons conducting the services at the grave. The pallbearers
were : P.F. Dalton, I.S. Struble, J.B. Perkins, Thos. Treat, Thos. Adamson
of LeMars, and W.J. Lawrence, of Merrill.
The deceased was an uncle of Geo. Brunskill of this city, and Simon
Brunskill, of Hawarden.
WALKING MATCH.
LeMars Athletes Make Exceedingly Good Time.
A go as you please match which created a lot of interest was pulled off
yesterday. There were nine starters. They left on the early train for Sioux
City where they had breakfast leaving that place at eight o’clock. C.G.
Miller, Frank Wernli and Fred Becker made the distance in five hours and
twelve minutes, arriving at the Prairie Club at 1:12. C.A. Wernli five hours
and twenty nine minutes, R. Nicholson six hours and twelve minutes, Geo.
Haas, Ed Thomarson, John Hentges and A.C. Colledge, six hours and thirty
four minutes. P.L. Brick accompanied the walkers to Leeds and then took the
train home.
The walk was the outcome of a friendly wager, and a supper, which the
contestants and a number of others enjoyed at the Prairie Club last evening
was provided.
BOY KILLED BY LIGHTNING.
His Horses Stunned But Quickly Recover.
Remsen, April 13: The twenty-one year old son of Farmer Anton Miller, of
Meadow township, six miles northeast of Remsen, was killed by lightning
yesterday afternoon. The father was hauling a load of oats across the field
when his wagon wheels got stuck in a slough. He called the boy, who was
driving four horses hitched to a disc seeder, to bring his horses and assist
in freeing the wagon. While the boy was approaching, having one team in
lines and leading the other behind him, a streak of lightning descended,
felling the hind team and the boy. The father ran to assist his son but
found him dead. The horses recovered quickly.
HANDS ARE SEVERELY BURNED.
Julius Sauer was painfully burned on Sunday morning about nine o’clock while
extinguishing a fired which started in the sleeping apartments over his
restaurant on Main street. His little boy went into Miss Sauer’s to see what
time it was and stepped on a match, which flew into the window curtains and
started a blaze. His cries roused his father, who was in bed and he rushed
into the room where he found the curtains on fire and also a quantity of
clothing. He beat out the fire with hard work and in doing so his hands
were severely burned. A quantity of clothing was destroyed and Mr. Sauer is
suffering greatly from his burns.
BOARD OF REVIEW ADJOURNED
The board of review finished the work of going over the assessments on
Thursday night and adjourned until April 23, when objections will be heard.
But few changes were made, the present rate of assessment being considered
equitable and just.
Only three assessment were raised.
The Moerlein Brewing company’s assessment was raised from $600 to $__,500
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L.S. Eastman was assessed $7,500 on moneys and credits.
Nuebel Bros.’ assessment on stock was raised from $2,200 to $3,000.
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For sale—Thoroughbred Shorthorn bull, Morehouse & Co.
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Seed potatoes for sale. Early varieties. C.W. Gralapp, R.F.D. No. 7, LeMars.
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Will take cattle to pasture for the summer $1.50 per month. R.E. Stebbins.
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Diamonds have doubled in value since 1896. For prices and terms call on
Berner.
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The Acorn Rebekka lodge has purchased a fine Behning piano, costing $400,
from Mrs. Bellaire.
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Taken up, on my farm 1-2 miles west of Dalton, a cow. Owner can have same by
paying for this notice and for keeping. M. McClintock
FUNERAL OF MRS. WALLACE.
The funeral of the later Mrs. Andrew Wallace was held on Friday afternoon
from the Presbyterian Church and was largely attended. Mrs. Wallace has been
a most devoted member of the Presbyterian Church since childhood and before
coming to LeMars both she and her husband occupied a prominent place in the
church and church work at their old home at Monticello, Wis., having united
with the church in 1854.
She was born of Scotch ancestry in Ireland on March 14, 1827, her maiden
name being Nancy Linn. She came to New York City on March 25, 1847. She was
united in marriage with Alexander Wallace at Brineers Bridge, N.Y., on
August 28, 1849, and then they resided in that state until 1852, when
together they came west to seek their fortune, almost sixty years ago,
locating at Monticello, Wis. They were among the early pioneers in that
part of the state and they resided there until four years ago when they came
to LeMars to make their home near their daughters.
She was most strongly imbued with those qualities so necessary to the
pioneer, courage and kindness to withstand the manifold privations and
hardships which beset the early home makers, and her whole pathway was
illuminated with kindly deeds to those who were in sickness or distress and
no call of the needy was laid aside until she had given such comfort and aid
that was possible for her to give.
Deceased was the mother of seven children, five daughters and two sons,
three daughters having preceded her to the grave; the daughters being Mrs.
Mary Evans, Mrs. E.N. Cadwell and Mrs. Martha Barlow. The aged husband, two
sons and two daughters survive her. The sons are Robert Wallace, of Veedam,
Wis., and J.D. Wallace, of Monroe, Wis. The daughters are Mrs. W.T. Kistle
and Mrs. E. E. Eastman, of LeMars.
J.D. Wallace came here to attend the funeral.
PERSONALS.
C. C. Bradley was in Orange City yesterday.
Thos. H. Gooch went to Omaha on Saturday on business.
Judge F.R. Gaynor went to Sioux City on Monday to hold court.
Mr. and Mrs. Math Tritz, of Cherokee, visited over Sunday with LeMars
relatives.
Mrs. A. Moad, of Fort Dodge, is visiting in LeMars with Mrs. J.J. Moore.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schneider were over Sunday visitors with relatives at
Remsen.
Chas. Kehrberg, of Sheldon, was visiting in LeMars on Thursday night with
relatives.
Nic Methey came down from Sioux Falls, S.D., for a two weeks visit with
relatives and friends.
John Bruggeman left on Monday for Sioux Falls, S.D., where he will work in a
bindery.
Leo Schuett and Billy Goatee, of Homer, Neb., came up on Friday to spend
Easter with friends and relatives.
Mrs. Harroun, of Cherokee, arrived in LeMars on Friday to attend to business
interests and visit old friends.
Mrs. Mary Drew Wilson and daughter, Miss Jeane Wilson, of Sioux City, spent
Easter in LeMars with Mrs. D. Drew.
Bascom Parker, of Niles, Mich., president of the LeMars Gas Company was in
LeMars last week looking after business interests.
Mrs. G. Lamplough, of Sioux City, arrived in LeMars on Friday to visit
LeMars friends and is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Harrison.
Mrs. Henry Klinkerfuse and son of St. Paul are visiting friends in LeMars.
They are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Arendt.
William Ruble, of Stockton, Ill., arrived in LeMars on Saturday to visit his
brother, John Ruble, and other relatives in LeMars and Plymouth county.
LeMars Globe-Post
April 18, 1906
NEARLY 100 YEARS OLD.
James Geoghagen, a Former Resident of This County, Died in Sioux City.
James Geoghagen, who lived on the John Beely farm in Johnson township for several years in the early 80’s, died on Thursday of last week in St. Joseph’s hospital in Sioux City from a severe cold. He was 99 years old and had he lived until Christmas of this year, he would have attained the century mark. He scarcely knew a day’s illness during his long life up to a few days prior to his death. He had been a constant user of tobacco in both forms, but it apparently had little effect so far as relates to shorten his life.
He was well known by all of the early settlers in that locality and highly respected. Before going to Sioux City, he resided with his son near Hawarden. For the past six or seven years, he has been at the hospital where he was taken care of by the Sisters of Mercy, doing such chores as he was able in return.
He was a native of Ireland, coming to this county from Dubuque county, where he resided for several years.
The remains were brought to LeMars for burial and the interment was made in St. Joseph’s cemetery, where his wife and one son lie buried. His son, Jack Geoghagen of Alcester, was here to attend the funeral.
POISONED WITH PICKLES
Mr. and Mrs. Abe King and little daughter about two years old, who are now living at Leeds, and Miss Barber of Akron who had been staying with them during the convention of teachers, were poisoned from eating pickles on Friday. All were severely sick, but all gradually recovered but Miss Barber who was still very sick on Monday. The pickles had stood for some time in a granite iron ware kettle and it is thought they became poisoned in that manner. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver King of LeMars were apprised of their sickness on Friday and Mrs. King went down at once. Mr. King went to Leeds on Monday to assist in caring for the afflicted ones.
It was learned later that the poisoning was occasioned by some beef which was partaken of on Friday. All the members of the family are still very weak from its effects.
Said That He Abused His Family.
Mrs. Schulz of Stanton township filed information against her husband, Gus Schulz, before Justice A. A. Aline on Monday, charging her husband with mistreating and abusing her. A warrant was issued for Schultz’s arrest on Monday evening and Deputy Raven Sheriff went out and brought him to LeMars. County Attorney Struble was looking after the state’s interests. The hearing was set for Thursday afternoon, April 19, at 2 o’clock.
Killed By Lightning.
Remsen, Iowa, April 13—Special: The 21-year-old son of farmer Anton Miller, of Meadow township, six miles northeast of Remsen, was killed by lightning yesterday afternoon. The father was hauling a load of oats across the field when his wagon wheels got stuck in a slough. He called the boy, who was driving four horses hitched to a disc seeder, to bring his horses and assist in freeing the wagon, While he was approaching, having one team in lines and leading the other behind him, a streak of lightning descended, hitting the hind team and the boy. The farmer ran to assist his son, but found him dead. The horses recovered quickly.
Akron Register
April 19, 1906
News of the death of Duncan Ross was received here Saturday morning and
was the cause of many regrets among his friends. A number of people
from here and Richland attended the funeral in Akron Monday.
DEATH OF BESSIE BUCKINGHAM
Much sympathy was manifested Wednesday morning when it become known that
Bessie, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Buckingham, had passed
away.
Bessie May Buckingham was born in Westfield, Iowa, May 2, 1904, was one
year, eleven months and 23 days. The latter part of February, she was
taken sick with whooping cough and later had an attack of bronchial
trouble, but recovered and for a few days seemed much improved, then
suffered a relapse, and for weeks her life hung by a slender string.
Wednesday morning at 9 a.m., the little one was released from suffering.
The father and mother were very devoted in their care of the little one.
The last week they have been ably assisted by Miss Sheridan, a
professional nurse from Sioux City. Kind friends have done all they
could to assist in the hour of affliction. The loss seems hard for Mr.
and Mrs. Buckingham to bear, as this is the only one, and in November
1903, they lost a little daughter, Hazel Pearl, two years old. Funeral
services were held in the Congregational church Thursday at 2 p.m., Rev.
Bretnell officiating.
CARD OF THANKS - We desire to thank the neighbors and friends who have
so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our beloved
little daughter. Mr. and Mrs. James Buckingham
ADAVILLE ITEMS: (Special Correspondence)
Mostly all of the seeding is done.
House cleaning is the order of the day now.
Rev. Spurgeon, Thos. Stinton and wife were Akron visitors Monday.
Remember the Sunday school convention to be held here Sunday, May 6th.
Miss Lizzie Gribner returned home on Tuesday after a two months visit in
Illinois and points in Iowa.
Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Brodie, of Crathorne, visited at the Ed. Stinton home
Monday.
The Y.P.C.U. will have an ice cream social at the home of Ed. Stinton,
Wednesday, May 9. All are invited.
Fred King went to Leeds Sunday to see his brother, Abe and family, who
are suffering from poisoning.
O. R. Gaston and family, of LeMars, was in our burg Saturday and Sunday.
The Bazaar given at the school house, by the Ladies Aid, was a success.
$170 was raised; the Juniors netted $10. All will go for the benefit of
the parsonage.
On going to church Sunday evening, Charlie Baldwin lost his way and
wandered about three miles south, but he waddled in church in time to
hear the benediction. Who says a new buggy won't catch 'em?
L. L. Morehead, Geo. Stinton and Thos. Frisch went to Sioux City
Tuesday.
RICHLAND RIPPLES: (Special Correspondence)
Blow merry winds, blow.
The farmers have finished seeding and have commenced plowing for corn.
Mrs. Will Seward and children were visiting in Akron one day last week.
Mrs. Jake Crotzer was a Westfield caller Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. C. R. Simons and mother, Mrs. Brant, were shopping in Akron the
first of the week.
Mrs. D. M. Dickerson had the misfortune to have the end of her fingers
taken off while tying her horse in Westfield this week. We are glad to
hear that she is getting along nicely.
N. J. Chamberlin and Henry Rolfe left the first of the week to visit the
Frank Dickerson home and go from there to Nebraska to look over the
country.
W. S. Bennett and wife were visiting in Akron the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Bennett had the pleasure of entertaining Miss Mathews over
Sunday.
Mrs. Jim Jeffries and daughter were shopping in Elk Point Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Marks and little daughter were in Elk Point Saturday.
Louis Hitzeman was visiting at the Clementson home Sunday.
W. J. Bennett and family visited at the Sargent home Sunday.
The people of Richland had the pleasure Sunday evening of listening to a
very interesting missionary speech by Miss Mathews, of Morningside. She
has been a missionary to India for ten years. Her talk must have
touched the people very much, as the collection was $25.00 for
missionary funds.
Rev. Keckler and wife were entertained at the Fate home over Sunday.
The M. E. Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Frank Squires Thursday afternoon.