Iowa Old Press
LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
October 4, 1910
WELL KNOWN DOCTOR DIES
PETER SCHWIND, PIONEER RESIDENT, DEAD
He Had Been In Failing Health
Old Physician Had Been Suffering From Diabetes for the Past Few Months and Gangrene in Feet Developed Necessitating Amputation.
Dr. Peter Schwind, one of the oldest and best known medical practitioners of LeMars, passed away in death at his home on East Sixth street at 5 o’clock Sunday morning. The news came as a shock to many friends, who although aware of his illness were unprepared for the worst and had not deemed that his condition was so serious.
Dr. Schwind, who was a remarkably active man during a long life, began to fail somewhat in health about two years ago, and suffered from chronic diabetes. He fought manfully against his ailments and kept ups his professional work almost to the last. A short time ago, owing to the condition of his system, gangrene set in one of his toes, which was amputated last week. The gangrene had spread involving the rest of the foot and after a consultation among his attending physicians, it was decided to amputate his foot as the only means of prolonging his life. This was done on Friday night but the patient’s age and physical condition were against him and he sank rapidly until the final summons came on Sunday morning.
Dr. Peter Schwind was a native of the grand duchy of Luxembourg, Europe, where he first saw the light of day, his birth place being at Simmern. He was born August 31, 1838. He grew to manhood and was educated in his native land and was united in marriage with Miss Catharine Puetz in 1863. They came to America the year following their marriage and settled in St. Donatus, Jackson county, Iowa, where Dr. Schwind took up the practice of medicine and remained there for seventeen years when they moved to Dubuque, where they resided four years. From Dubuque they came to LeMars which has since been their home. Dr. Schwind is survived by his wife, who has been his faithful and constant helpmate for nearly fifty years and his adopted daughter, Mrs. Anna Bellaire. He also leaves a sister in Luxembourg and a nephew, Dr. Jens Schwind, who is a teacher of Philosophy in the university at Lamour, Belgium.
Dr. Schwind was widely known both in this state and the adjoining states of South Dakota and Minnesota and had an established reputation in medicine and surgery and more particularly as a specialist in bone and joint diseases. He enjoyed a lucrative practice for many years and no blizzard ever deterred him from driving many miles after a hard day’s work to the bedside of a patient who desired his services. Personally he was a most pleasing and congenial man to meet, gifted with common sense and a broad view of life. He made a number of steadfast friendships and his death will be lamented by many both in LeMars and other places. He was generous, honest in his dealing with his fellow man, a most affectionate husband and father and ever ready to hearken to the cry of the suffering and needy. He was a devout and consistent member of St. Joseph’s church and the funeral will be held there this morning at 10 o’clock. Rev. Father Peter Hoffman, of Ft. Madison, a brother of Mrs. Bellaire, will assist Rev. Father Schaffer.
NOW ON TRIAL FOR HIS LIFE
CASE OF STATE AGAINST ZEGLIN BEGAN YESTERDAY
TWENTY-SIX JURORS ARE EXAMINED
It Is Thought That a Jury in the Case Will Be Secured by Noon Today When Opening Statements Will Be Made by Counsel.
The court room was crowded yesterday afternoon at the opening of the case of the State of Iowa against Otto Zeglin, charged with murder. It is many years since there was a murder trial in Plymouth county. Judge Hutchinson was later on account of delayed train and did not arrive in LeMars from his home in Alton until nearly noon and the case was not called until half past one when the petit jurors drawn for the term made their appearance. With brief formality the trial was put under way, the prosecuting attorney briefly stating the matter of the crime, the place and the name of the defendant. County Attorney Keenan was not present at the opening of the case. His partner, I. J. McDuffie and Pat Farrell taking up the work of the examining jurors. J. U. Sammis appears in the case for the defendant, and today will be assisted in the conduct of the case by another noted criminal lawyer, Dan H. Sullivan of Sioux City. Mr. Sullivan was retained by Zeglin’s brother to assist Mr. Sammis in the case and no stone will be left unturned in making a defense for the alleged murderer by his relatives and friends. The county attorney assisted by two well known legal luminaries will leave no effort undone to secure a conviction against the man accused of shooting and killing Delbert Church on the night of January 15 last.
Twenty-six talesmen were examined yesterday afternoon and it was remarked by some in court that not the name of a man resident in LeMars was drawn. All the jurors examined so far are farmers. Ten pre-emptory challenges are allowed by the defendant and the state in a murder trial where the penalty is capital punishment and when court adjourned yesterday at twenty minutes to five, the state had used four and the defense three of its pre-emptory challenges. A number of jurors were excused for cause.
The regular panel comprised fifty-two men this term and it is though a jury can be secured from this venire without calling a special venire.
According to the examination of jurors yesterday, it is figured twelve men can be secured by noon today to go in the box and give Otto Zeglin a fair trial on the merits of the case.
Otto Zeglin, who has been in jail for nine months, showed the effects of his long confinement. He has a prison color and has lost the ruddy look of health he had when first incarcerated. Since being in jail his fair curly beard has been shaved off and he has lost flesh. His wife with the babe, born to them since he was imprisoned, was in court and sat near her husband and his attorneys.
The Akron Register-Tribune
Akron, Iowa
Thursday, October 6, 1910
LOCAL NEWS: Goings, Comings, Doings
Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Beach, west of town, were called to Armour, S.D., Friday
by the death of his mother at the home of her daughter. Grandma Beach
formerly made her home here with her son and was beloved by all
acquaintances. She attained the ripe age of 86 years and her long life was
filled with usefulness and good deeds.
[Family Note: Grandma Beach was the widow, Mrs. Susan Beach.]
TWO MEET DEATH BY FIRE.
W. W. Burrill received a telegram yesterday forenoon conveying the sad and
startling intelligence that his brother-in-law, John Tullis, and his young
daughter had been burned to death at their home near Artesian, S.D. He
immediately left for that place. Particulars of the sad accident were not
sent. Mr. Tullis formerly lived on a farm east of here.
LeMars Sentinel, October 7, 1910
RECEIVED DREADFUL NEWS
Father and Child Are Burned to Death on a Claim
G. W. Burrill, residing at 605 Plymouth street, received a telegram
on Wednesday stating that his son-in-law, John Tullis, with his little
daughter, Esther, had been burned to death.
The telegram gave no details. Miss Emma Burrill left immediately
on receipt of the dreadful news for Artesian, S. D., the nearest point
to the claim, on which her sister lives. She was met at Sioux City by
Wesley Burrill, a merchant of Akron, her brother, who accompanied her
there. Mr. and Mrs. William Tullis, of Merrill, father of John Tullis,
also went along. No details of the tragedy were given and the family
here in LeMars were in suspense all day awaiting some tidings, but up to
last night had heard no further news. The Tullis place is isolated.
The Burrill family expect the bodies will be brought here for interment.
WEATHER CROP BULLETIN
For the week ending October 2, 1910:
The week was very favorable for ripening corn and the corn is now
practically safe from any damage by frost. There is, however, a small
percentage of the crop in the late planted fields that will need another
week of good weather to fully mature. With the exception of the 26th
and 27th, the weather was ideal. Light rain fell on the 26th and light
to heavy frost occurred on the 27th, but no material damage was done.
FUNERAL LARGELY ATTENDED
Many Paid Last Respects to the Late Dr. P. Schwind.
One of the largest funerals ever held in LeMars was that of the late Dr. Peter Schwind held on Tuesday morning at St. Joseph’s church in this city. The stately edifice was filled to its capacity, many coming from a distance to attend the last rites. Over one hundred citizens of Remsen were among the number. Rev. Father Feuerstein spoke both in English and German and paid a high tribute to the life of the deceased.
Rev. Father Huffmann, of Fort Madison, assisted Rev. Father Schaffer and Rev. Father Neppel, officiated at the requiem mass. The pall bearers were old time friends of the deceased: J. F. Knorr, Martin Schaefer, Henry Kamp, John Traufler, Math Kemp and Jos. Hettwer. Many beautiful floral tributes were sent by friends of the family.
TRIAL COMES TO ABRUPT END
OTTO ZEGLIN PLEADS GUILTY TO CRIME OF MANSLAUGHTER
PLEA OF NOT GUILTY WITHDRAWN
Slayer of Delbert Church is Sentenced to Eight Years of Hard Labor in the Penitentiary at Anamosa by Judge Hutchinson in District Court.
The Zeglin murder trial came to an abrupt termination in the district court on Tuesday after all day on Monday and part of Tuesday morning had been spent in securing a jury to try the case.
Zeglin, by his attorney J. U. Sammis, withdrew his plea of not guilty and entered a plea of guilty of manslaughter which was accepted, and asked that he be sentenced at once waiving any rights. The court acceded to his request and he was sentenced to eight years at hard labor in the penitentiary at Anamosa. The sudden ending of this case, which has attained some celebrity, came as a surprise as it was thought a hard fight would be put up the defendant for his liberty.
The crime for which Zeglin was on trial and to which he entered his confession of guilt, was committed Saturday evening January 15, at the Zeglin home, sixteen miles south and one mile east of LeMars. Zeglin and family lived on the Fred Roepke farm in a house just a few rods from that occupied by Roepke and his mother. Dell and Elmer Church were neighbors. On the evening in question the Church brothers, Zeglin and Fred Roepke had engaged in a game of cards at the Roepke home. There was a quarrel and Zeglin went home. Later when the Churches were hitching up to go home, the quarrel was resumed. Zeglin was standing on the porch of his house with his shot gun in his hands, and when both Dell and Elmer Church approached him he opened fire. Dell Church was instantly killed and Elmer Church was badly wounded in the arm. Sheriff Arendt was at once notified and at four o’clock in the morning reached, in company with Deputy Sheriff Raven, the Zeglin place over drifted winter roads and placed Zeglin under arrest and brought him to jail in LeMars, where he has been confined for eight and a half months awaiting trial.
County Attorney J. T. Keenan, I. J. McDuffie and Pat Farrell appeared to prosecute and Sammis & Bradley of LeMars and D. H. Sullivan of Sioux City, were retained by the defense. Thirty-three men out of the jury of fifty-six were drawn before a jury was secured. The jury as empanelled was as follows: F. M. Faber, Remsen; J. P. Schroeder, Marion; Geo. Kress Jr., Liberty; August Kreber, Meadow; John G. Miller, Johnson; H. A. Ludwig, Washington; E. Mann, Johnson; H. E. Codd, Plymouth; John E. Koch, Preston; A. J. Dirks, Grant; H. J. Johnson, Hancock; John Stabe, Lincoln.
After a jury had been secured the attorneys for the defense asked for a recess and when court reassembled Mr. Sammis arose and formally withdrew the plea of not guilty and substituted a plea of guilty of manslaughter and Mr. McDuffie said the plea was satisfactory to the relatives of the dead man, who did not seek vengeance and were not vindictive and were satisfied to have the ends of justice carried out in this manner.
The judge pronounced sentence without any remarks under the indeterminate sentence law. Zeglin may be paroled anytime after serving a year of the sentence, depending on good conduct.
LeMars Sentinel
LeMars, Plymouth Co. Iowa
October 9, 1910
MOURN DEATH OF COLLEAGUE
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SUPERVISORS PASS RESOLUTION OF RESPECT
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MEMBER TO BE APPOINTED FRIDAY
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County Board Pays Tribute to the Memory of the Late Paul Zenk, Their Fellow
Member and Co-adjutor and Ordinance Resolution Recorded
The board of supervisors met yesterday in regular session and will be
busy until the end of the week. At the meeting expressions of regret were
heard over the death of Paul Zenk, supervisor from the Third district, which
occurred last week, and the various members of the board paid a tribute to
their late colleague, giving them (sic) credit for work well done. A
resolution was drafted and adopted commending his work and efficience.
Upon motion othe following resolution was unanimously adopted: We mourn
the loss of our fellow member, Paul Zenk, deceased; in him the board of
supervisors of Plymouth county has lost a faithful and efficient member. He
was greatly interested in the work and although we may not listen to his
advice and sensible suggestions nor grasp his hand in fellow friendship, yet
his keen sober judgment in official proceedings will always be impressed
upon our memory, and in the death of Paul Zenk, the county has lost an
honest, useful member, the community a desireable upright citizen and the
family a loving and affectionate father.
The auditor was ordered to copy these resolutions on the minutes and to
send a copy to the bereaved family. The board reviewed the assessment of
the telephone and telegraph companies in the county, and audited a large
number of bills.
A supervisor from the Third district to succeed the late Paul Zenk will
be appointed next week. The auditor, recorder and county clerk are
authorized by the state law to name a supervisor in case a vacancy arises by
death or any other cause. The person appointed will serve until the next
general election when a supervisor will be elected to fill out the unexpired
term and the supervisor for the regular term will also be chosen.
The men in whose hand the choice lies have the appointment under
consideration and after due consultation, will make a selection which they
will make public on Friday.
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PETIT JURY DRAWN
Names of Those Who Will Serve a December Term
The next term of the Plymouth county district court will convene in
LeMars on December 6th, Judge Mould presiding. The recorder, auditor and
clerk drew the jury for the term on Friday and the following were drawn to
serve:
Garfield, G. W., Read,
Wm Bauder, Elkhorn,
W. M. Thompson, Lincoln,
Joseph Sitzmann, Hungerford,
Joseph Jauer, Perry
Joseph Poradek, Hancock,
Fred Maloney, Henry,
Hans William Grothaus, Union,
A. Brunhaver, Stanton,
Mike Keenan, Chris Schultz, Plymouth,
Andrew Kartensen, W. O. Bogenrief, Liberty,
John Sweeney, Sioux,
L. R. May, Remsen,
Hermann Boge, Marion,
A.T. Stokes, Henry Mohning, Marion,
America, Peter Colling
Washington, Sam Eilers
Johnson, Wm McGinnis
Westfield, Tolof Halvorsen
Meadon, Pater Kaun, Frank Tritz
Fredonia, M.Schnepf
Elgin, J. J. Elliott, Richard Hines.
Grankt, Harm H. Kruse
Preston, F.W. Bennett
1st Ward, LeMars, Jake Neussbaum, C.H. Zink, G.W. McLain
2d Ward, LeMars, K.K. Kennedy, J.P. Marx
3d Ward, LeMars, A.P. Sexton, Jas. Mohan
Akron, Jas. Foley, D.K. Waterbury, Isaac Knudson.
Remsen, John Hoffmann
Stubel, John McMahon
Kingsley, J.N. Butler
Westfield, E.C.F. Mohr.
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Arrangements have been completed for the appearance of "Babes In Toyland" at
the Dalton opera house on Thursday, Nov. 11th. This means an event of the
season and a theatrical attraction that will appeal to every class of
people. It is a beautiful story of fairyland. There are seventy acting
artists and a crew of trained stage mechanics and an orchestra of skilled
musicians. The attraction has created a genuine sensation wherever
produced, thus accounting for its prolonged and marvelous run in the face of
exceptionally clever county attractions in all the principal cities. "Babes
in Toyland" is the joint work of Glenn MacDonough and Victor Hervert. The
former dramatized the fairy tale, "Babes in the Wood", and to the story Mr
Herbert set musical gems that have never been equalled and the fact that
Julian Mitchell staged the production is the best endorsement that it is
complete to the smallest detail.
LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
Tuesday, October 11, 1910
FUNERAL OF MRS. ZINK
SERVICES ARE HELD UNDER AUSPICES OF EASTERN STAR
The funeral of the late Mrs. T.M. Zink was held at the Congregational church
in this city on Sunday afternoon under the auspices of the members of the
LeMars chapter Order of the Eastern Star of which she was a past worthy
matron. She was also Grand Martha of the Grand Lodge of the state of Iowa at
the time of her death.
The body, accompanied by the husband and daughter and niece, Mrs. J. H.
McHogan and Mr. J. Brown, of Manchester, arrived in LeMars on Sunday morning
and was taken to the Grand Rapids undertaking parlors. The services were
held in the afternoon. The Eastern Star members, dressed in white, who
formed in line. The service was according to the ritual of the chapter, and
was impressably rendered by the members. The floral tributes were profuse,
and more beautiful flowers have never been heaped on the casket of a friend
or adorned the altar and chancel at any like ceremony. Rev. C.F. Fisher made
a few brief and impressive remarks adapted most fittingly to the occasion.
A choir composed of Miss Marion Hinds, Miss Carrie Reichmann, Ed. Haas and
C.L. Trenery, sang the favorite hymns of the deceased, "Abide With Me" and
"Asleep In Jesus." Miss Hinds rendered a beautiful solo, "Over the Stars
There is Rest," and the ninety-first Psalm was read. The pallbearers were:
V.P. Thielmann, C.L. Trenery, W.H. Perry, Johnson Pemberton, J.G. Smaltz and
T.W. Lewis. The remains were taken back to Manchester in the evening and
placed in a receiving vault until a mausoleum is built for their reception.
The funeral services were conducted according to the last wishes of the
departed.
Mrs. Zink's death is mourned by many friends in LeMars.
The last year or two of her life were clouded by ill health. Last spring at
the earnest solicitation of her sisters, she went to Manchester that they
might care for and minister to her in her illness. Her husband made frequent
trips to her bedside, and her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Becker, was with her
for the past few weeks. A sketch of the life of Mrs. Zink is given below
from the Press, published at Manchester, which was her home before her
marriage.
Mrs. T.M. Zink, nee Nix, of LeMars, passed away at the Nix home in this
city, this morning after a protracted and weary illness of several months.
Mrs. Zink began to fail in health a year ago, and last April she came to the
old home here in the hope that a complete rest might be of permanent
benefit. In May her daughter, Mrs. Margretta Becker, came here to assist in
her care, remaining with her with the utmost fidelity and love. Every
attention that solicitude and affection could inspire has been shown Mrs.
Zink by those of her family here.
Following a brief private service at the Nix home, the family will conduct
the body of Mrs. Zink to the home in LeMars, where the funeral will be held
on Sunday, under the auspices of the Eastern Star Order of that city.
Emma M. Nix was born near the city of Dubuque, and came to Manchester with
her parents when a mere child. Here she grew to young womanhood, and here,
on December 2, 1885, she was married to Hon. T.M. Zink, one of the most
prominent and representative citizens of Northwest Iowa. Mr. Zink has been
assiduous in his devotions to his wife, and was at her bedside when she
passed away. Mrs. Zink is survived by the husband and daughter, by two
brothers, John and Elijah Nix, and four sisters, the Misses Lizzie, Eliza
and Angie Nix and Mrs. Laura J. Rumsey, all of this city. Mrs. Zink was a
member of the P.E.O. and Eastern Star orders, and was prominent in church,
social and fraternal circles in LeMars.
The illness of Mrs. Zink, discouraging and wearisome in its nature as it
was, was borne by her with a high degree of fortitude and patient
resignation. She was a woman of refined and cultivated tastes, with a charm
of manner which impressed all who met her and a beauty of character as
unobtrusive as it was real. The dreary months of her illness brought into
relief those qualities of courage and self-forgetfulness which testified to
the sincerity of her faith and the unselfishness of a spirit awaiting its
release. It would be cruel to wish her back from that land where "there is
no more pain, neither sorrow nor crying," deeply as she will be missed.
She dropped the shuttle, the loom stood still,
The weaver slept in the twilight grey.
Dear heart, you will weave your beautiful web
In the golden light of a longer day.
MISS MOHAN DIES AT MITCHELL
Father and Sister Are Notified of Her Sudden Illness and Hurry to Her
Bedside. Death Was Due to Hemorrhage of the Brain
Miss Isabelle M. Mohan, of this city, died at Mitchell, S.D., on Thursday
morning after a brief illness. Her death was due to hemorrhage of the brain.
Miss Mohan, who made her home with Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Ronald at Mitchell,
wrote about two weeks ago to her relatives in LeMars that she was not
feeling well. Another letter followed saying she was better and intended to
come for a visit. On Monday of last week she was suddenly stricken with
hemorrhage of the brain, and her body was paralyzed on one side. Her father,
James Mohan, and her sister, May, hastened to her bedside on receipt of the
news. She recognized them when they arrived, but was unable to speak, and
relapsed into unconsciousness and passed away on Thursday morning at half
past three. The remains were brought here on Friday for interment.
Miss Isabelle Mohan was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Mohan, and
was born in Lincoln township, Plymouth county, on May 19, 1871. Her parents
moved to LeMars, when she was a girl, and she was reared and educated in
this city. For the past few years, she made her home in Sioux City, and in
July of this year went to Mitchell, S.D.
She is survived by her father, six sisters and three brothers. The mother
and one sister have preceded her in death. The sisters and brothers are:
Mrs. Samuel McGinty, of Sioux City; Mrs. Jack Stevens, of this city; Sister
Rita, of Tama, Iowa; Rose, of Fort Dodge; Mamie, Maggie and Dennis, who live
at home with their father; Joseph, who is working in Sioux City; and James,
who is serving in the United States Army, being a member of Company D.
Second Cavalry, now stationed in the Philippine Islands. Miss Mohan was
widely known in LeMars and Plymouth county, where she lived the most of her
life, and many friends will deplore her death and sympathize with the
relatives in their bereavement. She was a good Christian woman, an
affectionate and loving daughter and sister, of a generous disposition, and
large souled nature. Her life was devoted to useful avocations and she made
many homes bright in addition to her own. She was a devout and consistent
member of the Catholic church, living up to its tenets and creed, and died
firm in the faith of a blessed hereafter. The funeral was held on Sunday
afternoon at St. James church, where she first listened as a child to the
teachings of the Lord, and was largely attended by old friends and
neighbors. Miss Mohan was a member of the Banner Court Tribe of Ben Hur of
Sioux City.
Among those present at the funeral from out of town were: D.B. Mohan, Miss
Belle Mohan, Miss Nellie Mohan, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mohan, Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
Geary, Mr. and Mrs. S. McGinty, Mrs. John McGinty of Sioux City, Sister Rita
of Tama, Miss Rose Mohan of Ft. Dodge, Miss Sadie Spinharney of Cherokee,
Mrs. G. Coleman and Dr. F. A. Seaman, of Cherokee.
DEATH OF OLD RESIDENT
Mrs. William Mai, of Remsen, Succumbs to Old Age
Remsen Bell Enterprise: Mrs. Margaretha Mai died after an illness of
several months at the old Mai farm home, south of Remsen, at 10:30 Monday,
October 3, of infirmities due to advanced age.
Mrs. Mai was born in the village of Consdorf, in the grand duchy of
Luxemburg, on the 17th day of Sept., 1833. On the 8th of February, 1860, she
became the wife of William Mai, her schoolmate, and in 1866 they came
together to the United States, locating first in Illinois. Two years later
they went to Blackhawk county, Iowa, and in 1880 they came to Plymouth
county and engaged themselves at farming. William Mai died fifteen years
ago, and, since, the widow resided in Remsen, until the weight of years
began to tell, when she found a pleasant home and kind care at the home farm
residence, with her daughter, Mrs. F. Meyen. Mr. and Mrs. Mai had six
children, of whom four survive her, to wit:--Mrs. Nicholas Frank, Barney,
Anna and Mrs. Meyen, all residents near Remsen.
Decedent was a kind mother, and a woman who deserved well the high respect
in which she was held by all who knew her in life. She was a devoted
Catholic, and died well prepared for the future happiness she so very much
prayed for in her days.
A solemn requiem high mass for the repose of the soul of the deceased was
solemnized in St. Mary's church on Wednesday morning, Oct. 5, after which,
the remains were given to mother earth in the Catholic cemetery, a large
concourse of mourners attending.
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Scott Clarke and John Harker were Sioux City visitors yesterday.
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Dr. Roy Bellaire has taken charge of the practice of the late Dr. Schwind,
whom he has been associated for several months, and will continue to occupy
the office in the Schwind residence.
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Miss Lewis, employed at the Hester millinery store, spent Sunday with
relatives at Aurelia. Miss Vera Smith accompanied her.
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The M.W.A. will give a dance at O'Leary on Friday evening, October 14th.
Simon Bros. Orchestra will furnish the music.
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Henry Heane, of Indianapolis, Indiana, spent the past week in LeMars, a
guest at the home of his uncle, R. W. Harrison.
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Mrs. I.B. Gause, of Richmond, Indiana, is a guest at the home of her sister,
Mrs. Caleb Shearon.
HE WAS A BRAVE MAN
JOHN TULLIS MEETS DEATH IN ATTEMPTED RESCUE
BOTH PERISHED IN FLAMES
He Was Awakened to Find Home in Flames, and After Saving Lives
of His Wife and Little Sons, Returns For His Only Daughter
Further particulars have been received in LeMars concerning the
tragedy which resulted in the death of John Tullis and his daughter,
Esther, near Artesian, S. D., mention of which was made in the Sentinel
last issue. John Tullis and his daughter were burned to death last
Tuesday night.
The origin of the fire will never be known, but it is supposed that
some matches were lying on a shelf in the kitchen, and that mice started
the blaze. Mr. Tullis, who was sleeping upstairs, was the first to
discover the fire, by smelling smoke. He hastily ran downstairs to
investigate, and to his horror found the house enveloped in flames. He
at once thought of the children upstairs and succeeded in getting three
of them out, each time he had to fight his way through the flames in the
kitchen to the upstairs. The last time he went back to get the
daughter. By this time the house was burning so rapidly that just as he
got in the house fell in, and he and his daughter were buried beneath
the ruins and left to burn to death. It is thought the girl must have
been suffocated or she surely would have awakened. Mrs. Tullis and the
baby were sleeping downstairs, and they were awakened by Mr. Tullis. As
the bedroom door was opened the flames immediately shot in there, and
Mrs. Tullis only had time to grab the baby and make their escape.
Seeing it was utterly impossible for her to do anything, Mrs. Tullis
picked up the baby and clothed in nothing but their night clothes
proceeded to run to the nearest neighbor, a mile away. Seeing she could
not cover the distance as quickly as she wished, she laid the babe in
the grass by the roadside and continued on her sad errand. After
reaching this home word was sent all along the line, but help was too
late as the entire home was burned to ashes. The bodies were at once
dug out from the debris. When found Mr. Tullis' head was burned off his
body and also one arm. The rest of the body was also burned to almost
nothing. The little girl, who was eleven years old, and was the only
daughter, was burnt to a crisp. The charred bodies were picked up and
placed in one casket, and were shipped to Merrill. The funeral services
were held at the Methodist Episcopal church on Friday afternoon at two
o'clock. The local pastor, Rev. Glen M. Squires, officiating. It was
one of the saddest funerals ever held in Merrill. The remains were laid
to rest in the Merrill cemetery. The wife and mother is nearly crazed
with grief by the manner her husband and daughter met their awful death.
All that was saved from the fire were the night clothes which they had
on. They lived near Artesian, S. D., but formerly lived near Merrill
and are well known. Mrs. Tullis will be remembered as Miss Ida Burrill.
Mr. Tullis is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tullis, of Merrill, and was
about forty six years of age. [per a family researcher his correct age
was 42]
BROUGHT BACK FROM DAKOTA
ANTON MULLENKAMP LEADS GUILTY TO ASSAULT CHARGE
Sheriff Arendt returned on Friday night from Tea, S.D., bringing back
with him Anton Mullenkamp, who was wanted here on a charge of assault.
Mullenkamp was declared to be the principal assailant of Henry Lubben,
who was badly pounded up in a fight at Struble one night recently.
Mullenkamp skipped to South Dakota the same night the racket occurred,
and was working with a threshing crew when arrested by the Plymouth
county sheriff. At a hearing before Justice Jones, held on Saturday
morning, he pleaded guilty, and was fined $100 and costs, or thirty days
in jail. Having no money, he went to jail. Mullenkamp has been working
for some time for farmers in Grant township.
Sioux City Tribune: Colonel and Mrs. John R. Shaffer will leave next
Monday for Munsey, N.Y., their old home, to make their permanent
residence there. Colonel Shaffer has been for many years connected with
the Interstate Live Stock Fair association, and he has been in the fair
business for forty years, twenty of which were spent as secretary for
the Iowa State Fair. He has at other times managed the Sibley Fair and
the LeMars Fair.
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At a meeting of the Iowa osteopathic physicians of the Fifth Iowa
district held at the Elks club in Sioux City on Friday, Dr. Charles D.
Ray, of this city was elected secretary and treasurer. Other officers
elected are: Dr. Ella Gilmour, Sioux City, president; Dr. M.D. Brown,
Sioux City, vice-president; Dr. F.G. Cluett, Sioux City, director; Dr.
A.B. Hook, Cherokee, State Trustees.
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Mrs. Frank Bortscheller and Mrs. Fidole Hessel returned on Friday
morning from a visit in Chicago with relatives. They were on the
Illinois Central Flyer which grazed a freight car which had not been run
far enough onto a switch at Tara. The passengers were considerably
shaken up and a few slightly injured by flying glass, but no one was
seriously hurt.
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Henry Siders, of Ireton, and Miss Anna Sette, of Van Horn, Iowa, were
married Monday afternoon of this week at the home of the officiating
minister, Rev. G.F. Whitfield. They left Monday evening for a visit in
Cedar Rapids, and will, in a few days, be at home to friends on the farm
near Ireton, where they will reside.
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Chas. Steele, residing one mile south of town, was the victim of a
painful accident on Friday. While assisting in corn shelling he had his
left hand caught in the machine, losing a part of the index finger and
badly lacerating the back of the hand. Dr. J.M. Fettes dressed his
wounds.
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The ordination of Rev. J.C. Hoover, pastor of the First Baptist church,
will take place on Wednesday afternoon, when the ordination council will
meet. Rev. Beeman, of Waterloo, will preach the ordination sermon in
the evening, when the public is invited.
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County Clerk Toppings is enjoying a visit from his brother-in-law, H.G.
McCaustland and wife, of Everett, Wash. Mr. McCaustland formerly lived
here, but left for the West nine years ago. He is now foreman in the
Great Northern railway shops at Everett.
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A.M. Andrews, of Seattle, Wash., was visiting old friends in LeMars
yesterday. Mrs. Andrews was formerly, Miss Earl, and taught school in
LeMars in pioneer days, her father, Chalon Earl, being one of the first
physicians to locate here.
The Akron Register-Tribune
Thursday, October 13, 1910
MARRIED.
One of Akron’s very prettiest weddings took place at St. Patrick’s Catholic
church Wednesday morning, October 12, 1910, at 8:30 o’clock, when Miss Grace
O’Rielly and Mrs. Willard F. Keane were united in marriage, Rev. Father D.
K. Hurley officiating. The bride presented a dainty picture in a gown of
white silk chiffon over white net, richly trimmed with pearls and satin, and
a full length veil picturesquely draped with lilies of the valley completed
the costume. The bridal procession was led by two little flower girls,
Carmel Coyle and Ernestine Blackinberg; next the bridesmaids, Miss Dorothy
O’Rielly, of Beresford, and Miss Josephine Ressegieu, of Sioux City, attired
in pale blue silk, with picturesque hats, and carrying pink roses. There
were followed by the maid of honor, Miss Bertie O’Rielly, of Beresford,
S.D., wearing a dainty costume of pale pink silk and a large white hat. She
carried a large bouquet of bride’s roses. Then came the bride, leaning on
the arm of her father, who escorted her to the altar, where she was met by
the groom, who was supported by his brother, Mr. Steve Keane. Both the groom
and the best man wore conventional black.
Lohengrin’s wedding march was played by Miss Gertrude Ressegieu, of Sioux
City, cousin of the bride. During the mass a beautiful solo, “Oh Fair, Oh
Sweet and Holy,” by Cantor, was sung by Mrs. T. L. Burnight Jr, with
accompaniment by Mr. Burnight.
Immediately after the ceremony the bridal party and many relatives and a
very few invited friends repaired to the bride’s home, where a four-course
breakfast was served at 11 o’clock. The home was beautifully decorated in
the wedding colors, pink and white. The floral decorations were
chrysanthemums and roses.
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Keane left in the afternoon for a tour through the
Rockies and will be at home to their friends in Akron after November 15.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. X. O’Rielly, who are numbered
among Akron’s highly esteemed pioneer residents. She has lived here from
infancy and through her winsomeness and virtues holds a firm place in the
regard of many friends. The groom, a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Keane, of
this city, came from Sioux City about two years ago and with his brother, S.
E., has successfully engaged in the grocery and fruit business here. He is a
talented and aggressive young business man. A fine home here awaits the
occupancy of the newly married couple, who have the wishes of many friends
for never-ending happiness.
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William E. Chambers and Miss Effie Messex were married in Sioux City last
Thursday, October 6. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. M. V. Messex and the
groom the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Al Chambers, of this city. They are
making a home in Sioux City, where he is employed by the Lytle Construction
Co. Their friends extend best wishes.
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Gust Granquist, of this city, and Miss Walda Sandvahl were united in
marriage in Sioux City, Saturday evening, October 8, 1910, Rev. Helge
Haversta, of the Norwegian Lutheran Church, officiating, in the presence of
a number of friends, Aug. Anderson and W. C. Anderson, of this city,
included. The bride formerly resided in this city, and the groom has been
engaged in painting here for several years. Mr. and Mrs. Granquist arrived
here Tuesday evening and will soon establish a home in H. P. Anderson’s
residence in the southeast part of town. They have a wide circle of friends
here who offer congratulations and choicest wishes.
LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
October 14, 1910
NOTED DENTIST IS DEAD
DECEASED STOOD HIGH IN HIS PROFESSION
HELD VARIOUS STATE POSITIONS
Dr. E. D. Brower Succumbs to Stroke of Paralysis on Returning from An Automobile Ride With Friends With Whom He Was Visiting.
On Monday at noon on returning from an automobile ride with friends with whom he was visiting at Brewster, Minn., Dr. E. D. Brower, of this city, suffered a second stroke of paralysis, from which he never rallied, and died the following morning at four o’clock, without regaining consciousness. His wife was at the door to meet him and as she greeted him she noticed he was pale. A moment later he fell forward in her arms.
A physician was summoned from across the street, but all efforts to prolong life were futile as it was the death stroke.
Dr. Brower suffered a stroke of paralysis on Sunday night, April 17th, as he was leaving his house after supper to go up town to visit friends. From this attack he had recovered to such an extent as to go up town to his office, although using a wheel chair, and attend to some of his business matters.
He was bright and cheerful under the vicissitudes of illness and had hopes, in which he was joined by his many friends, of ultimate recovery.
Those hopes were not realized and “Doc,” as he was familiarly called, has gone at a comparatively early age to join the vast majority. That his death is sincerely regretted goes without saying. He had his enemies, as who has not, but his friends, of whom he had many, deplore his death, and pay a sincere tribute to his work and to his social qualities.
During his long illness, he was devotedly nursed by his faithful wife and daughter, whose care and attention were unremitting. He was among his friends only last week, feeling that he was gaining strength, and greeted them as in the good old days, telling them he was going away for a little visit at the home of a niece, Mrs. R. T. Wells, at Brewster, Minn. He left for that place on Thursday, and was enjoying outdoor life in the lovely autumn weather, when summoned by the angel of death.
The body, accompanied by the bereaved wife and daughter, arrived home on Tuesday afternoon, and was met at the depot by old friends, and conveyed by them to the Grand Rapids mortuary chapel, and later to the residence on Clark street.
Ephraim D. Brower was born in Leesville, Carroll county, January 15, 1858, of Holland and Scottish ancestry. He attended school in his native place, and the writer has often heard him relate experiences of his school days and on the farm in pioneer days. When fourteen years of age, parents moved to Ackley, this state, where his education was completed. After leaving school he taught school in Grundy county for two years.
In the spring of 1878, he commenced the study of dentistry with J. K. Morris at Ackley, and in 1879, he went to Ann Arbor university, Michigan, graduating from dental school of that institution in 1881. In the same year he located in LeMars, which has been his home since. Dr. Brower stood high in his profession, and was one of the foremost dentists in the state of Iowa, his ability being conceded by all in the ranks of the profession.
His practice was extremely large, and he always kept abreast of the times, and was posted in every advance of modern science and device, and patients whom he had treated in years gone by, who have scattered to several states, made frequent trips back to LeMars to avail themselves of his skill. He was an enthusiast in his work, and assiduous toil in season and out of season was partially responsible for his breakdown.
When still a youth, in 1883, he became a member of the State Dental society and the same year was appointed to a position on the examination committee of the dental department of Iowa, which he held for three years.
In 1888, he received the appointment as member of the state board of Dental Examiners, at the hands of Governor Larrabee. In September, 1895, he assisted in organizing the Northern Iowa Dental Society, and at the close of the session held at Clear Lake, was elected its president. His second appointment on the board was made by Governor Cummins, on August 1, 1903, for a term of five years and he was reappointed on August 1, 1908, for another five years. On May 3, 1904, he was elected secretary and treasurer of the State Dental board, and served up to the time of his death.
Dr. Brower was united in marriage in LeMars on November 26, 1884, with Jessie C. Stebbins, who with their daughter Hazel survives him. He was an affectionate husband and father, a loyal friend and generous to a marked degree.
He was active in politics during his life, being a progressive Republican, and a staunch supporter of Governor Cummins. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias, the Elks, and was clerk of the local camp of Woodmen of the World at the time of his death.
The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at the residence on Clark street, and was largely attended by friends and old neighbors. Rev. C. F. Fisher, of the Congregational Church, officiated. The Pallbearers were A.C. Colledge, J.R. Street, Anton Sartori, C.L. Haas, Wm. Smiley, W.S. Freeman, G.J. Richards, and Dr. J.M. Figg.
The services at the grave were conducted by Woodmen of the World.
PASTOR IS ORDAINED
Interesting Services Are Held at the Baptist Church
On Wednesday afternoon and evening of this week, at the First Baptist Church, was held the ordination services of Rev. J. C. Hoover, who has been pastor of the church since last spring, coming here from the Moody Bible Institute, of Chicago, of which he is a graduate.
At the afternoon services the council of ordination sat for examination of the candidate. The council was composed of the following: Rev. E. H. Stevens and M. A. Kellogg, of Sioux City; Rev. A. A. Oestreich and D. P. Hiscox, of Cherokee; Dr. H. J. Beeman, of Waterloo; Mrs. I. O. Dockendorf, of Sheldon; E. Lemon, of Morningside; and Mrs. E. E. Jones, of this city. The candidate passed a very satisfactory examination, and after consultation the council recommended that he be ordained a minister in the Baptist church.
In the evening the final services were held. The program was opened with an anthem by the choir, followed by the prayer invocation by E. E. Jones, and D. P. Hiscox. Following came the ordination sermon by Dr. H. J. Beeman, of Waterloo. It was very appropriate and fitting that Dr. Beeman preach this sermon, owing to the fact that Mr. Hoover had been a member of Dr. Beeman’s church for eight years before going inot the ministry, and their personal acquaintance had extended years before that. Dr. Beeman’s words were well chosen, and very fitting to the occasion, taking emphasis text the emancipation proclamation given by Christ in the words, “Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
Following the sermon, came the charge to the candidate by Rev. Stevens, who in a short spicy talk, summed up the duties of the minister to his congregation and to the church at large. He was followed by Rev. Oestreich with the charge to the church. His words may be summed up in four phrases, with reference to the Preacher, “Pay him up, pray him up, praise him up and cheer him up.”
The prayer of ordination by Dr. Beeman closed the services, and Rev. Hoover was given the official seal and recognition of the church as minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Outsiders visiting here besides these were Mrs. A. A. Oestrech, of Cherokee, and Mrs. Stark, of Waterloo, the latter named being an aunt of Mrs. Hoover.
APPLES, APPLES, APPLES
R. Henry has another car of hand picked winter apples here on the track at the LeMars elevator. They are better than the last car and the best that ever came to LeMars, and this is not wind but facts. Come and see. We give you full measure.
DEATH OF JOHN BUSHBY
Old Resident Passes Away After Long Illness.
John Bushby died at midnight on Wednesday, after a long illness at the home of his sister, Mrs. Geo. Brunskill, by whom he had been faithfully nursed during his last sickness. Mr. Bushby has lived in LeMars for the past seventeen years. He was a native of England, having been born in Yorkshire on November 13, 1836. When a lad he came with his parents to America. They settled at New Diggins in Wisconsin and later at White Oak Springs, where he lived until he came to LeMars.
The deceased leaves six brothers and one sister. He was never married. Mr. Bushby was of a quiet and unobtrusive nature and retiring disposition, but was well liked and esteemed by the friends he made. He was the soul of honesty and integrity and rendered to each man his due, expecting the same in return. The funeral services will be held this afternoon at two o’clock at the home of his brother-in-law, George Brunskill, on East Sixth street, and the services will be conducted by Rev. G. F. Whitfield, pastor of the First Methodist church.
LeMars Sentinel, October 18, 1910
PIONEER DOCTOR DIES
DR. PAUL BRICK SUCCUMBS AFTER LONG ILLNESS
WAS LONG TIME LEMARS PHYSICIAN
He Was a Native of Prussia and Received His Education in the Capital of Germany and Came to America When a Young Man.
Dr. Paul L. Brick, the pioneer physician of this city, died on Friday afternoon shortly after two o’clock at St. Joseph’s hospital in Sioux City. He had been in Sioux City for some time at the Samaritan hospital being taken there when the LeMars Hospital association closed its building on Fifth street. His death was not unexpected as it had been known by his friends for a long time that the end was only a question of days.
He had been in failing health for the last two years. When his health broke down, he went to Cleveland, Ohio, for a long visit with a sister. After returning somewhat better, he suffered a relapse and was ill for many months at his home, in the local hospital, and finally at Sioux City, when he died. His malady was heart disease, complicated with liver and kidney trouble and dropsy.
Dr. Brick was the dean of the medical profession in LeMars, being the oldest in point of years and length of time in practice. In the later years of his life, he withdrew from general practice and limited himself to office work. In the early days, he enjoyed a wide and lucrative practice.
Paul L. Brick was born in Colberg, Prussia, Europe, in 1846. He graduated from the Louisenstadt college in Berlin in 1864, and then attended the Berlin university. He came to America in 1867, locating at Auburn, N.Y., then moved to Syracruse, N.Y., where he first began the practice of medicine with Dr. Bausinger. He afterwards moved to Pennsylvania, thence to Illinois and Wisconsin, and to Burlington, Iowa, in 1871. From there he came to LeMars a few years later, which was his home until his death. He was city physician in 1887 and 1888, and in 1890 took a post graduate course and graduated from the college of Physicians and Surgeons, of Chicago. Dr. Brick was united in marriage in 1871, to Ida, daughter of William Holdzkow, of Effingham, Ill. She died in Burlington in 1874, and in 1878 he married Florence E. Sniff, daughter of Edward Sniff, of Denmark, Iowa, who died July 1, 1882, leaving two children, Louis and Paul. Paul died in infancy and Louis Brick succumbed to entric fever, while on duty in an Iowa volunteer regiment at Chickamauga in the Spanish American war. In August, 1890, he was united in marriage with Miss Eva Braden, of Ligonier, Ind. With two children, Paul, aged 13, and Helen, aged 11, she survives him. An only sister, Mrs. Anna C. Mueller, lives at Cleveland, Ohio.
Dr. Brick was a member of Giblem lodge, A. F. A. M. and of LeMars lodge, No. 428, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
Dr. Brick’s wife and children have been living at Minneapolis for the past months, since he has been in a hospital. They were notified of his death, but wrote that they could not come to the funeral, and Mrs. Mueller wired that on account of her age and health it would be impossible for her to come.
Ten and twenty years ago Dr. Brick entertained lavishly, and his home was the rendezvous of many social gatherings, and his hospitality was extended to many in the heyday of his prosperity, when he was making good money in the practice of his profession.
Dr. Brick’s later days were clouded by illness and unhappiness. He felt some time ago that his end was near, and so told his friends. His material needs in his last illness were looked after by faithful associates in the lodges to which he belonged.
The remains were brought to LeMars on Sunday morning at noon escorted by a guard of LeMars Elks and was met at the Union depot by the members of LeMars lodge No. 428, and was taken to the cemetery according to the ritual of the order and his remains laid to rest in a flower bestrewn grave.