Iowa Old Press

Akron Register-Tribune
Thursday, November 2, 1911

ANOTHER PIONEER GONE

The final summons came Tuesday, October 31, 1911, at 8:30 a.m. to Alanson
Baker Sr., one of the first pioneers of western Plymouth County. On
Wednesday night last week he was taken with a chill and bronchial pneumonia
developed. This, with heart trouble of long standing and advanced age,
formed a combination he could not long withstand he could not long
withstand, and he passed away at the age of 83 yrs, 1 month, and 5 days.

Alanson Baker was the son of John and Sarah (Loomis) Baker, natives,
respectively, of Vermont and Connecticut, and is the last of a family of ten
children. He was born in Tompkins county, New York, September 26, 1868
(correct 1828.) When he was two or three years of age, the family moved to
Allegany county, where he lived on a farm with them and attended school
until he was twenty-one years of age. He then went to the lumber woods of
Wisconsin and spent two years in work there. He then returned home, where
for two years he worked for his father, and the following year engaged in
lumbering in the Pennsylvania woods, spending one winter there. Then, in
1854, he came to Charles City, Ia., and purchased land near that city.
During the first summer, however, he worked for a farmer. The next year he
bought some stock, but spent most of his time in hunting. In the fall he had
the plague and could do nothing until the following spring, when he sold his
two hundred acres of land and started an ox-team of Sioux City, this being
in 1856.

Coming westward he passed through Spirit Lake, Iowa, where the following
year all the settlers were massacred by a band of renegade Sioux Indians
under Inkpadutah. In coming down the Big Sioux valley, he crossed at the
site of what is now Akron, and at that time there was not a house north of
here and only one, the Mills place, between this place and Sioux City.

While a resident of Sioux City, he engaged in land speculation to some
extent, but did little work until 1860, when he worked on a Missouri river
ferry boat, and during the winter cut wood around Covington. In the fall of
1857, he purchased 160 acres of fine Big Sioux valley land in sections 1 and
36, and two years later bought an additional 80 acres in section 1, all in
Portland township, Plymouth County, Iowa, part of the same being the present
home farm, for which he paid $2.50 per acre.

He continued to add to his holdings and has come to be considered one of the
heaviest property owners in this part of the country. The winter after
running the ferry boat, he spent in taking care of cattle about twenty miles
south of Sioux City. In 1857, he had received fifty dollars per month for
his labor, but soon the hard times came on and before leaving that part of
the country was obliged to work for twelve dollars per month. Having
considerable money out at interest, he lost about two thousand dollars
because of the hard times.

In October, 1862, Mr. Baker enlisted in Company I., Second Nebraska cavalry,
for nine months, and was discharged in December 1863. His company was in the
battle of White Stone Hill. After receiving his discharge, he returned to
New York and spent the winter with his parents, and in the spring went to
the Montana gold fields, where he engaged in mining, traveling and
prospecting for about two years. He then came to Winnebago Indian
reservation, in Nebraska, and worked in getting out logs and in a saw-mill
for eighteen months, and in the meantime purchased 140 acres of land. He
remained in that place until the Spring of 1873, when he came to the present
home.

The first year he raised forty acres of wheat and broke forty acres and then
returned to Dakota County, Nebraska, and after remaining there that winter
returned to his farm here and put in eighty acres of crop. During the
grasshopper raids he was a heavy loser, but had abundant faith in the future
of this region and has reaped richly the reward of his foresight and
industry.

When he purchased the present home place the nearest neighbors were ten
miles distant. When he located here the town of Akron, adjoining his land on
the northeast, was just starting. In politics, Mr. Baker was a staunch
republican of the old school. He was a member of the Grand Army of the
Republic. A pioneer in carving this splendid domain from a virgin
wilderness, honorably and upright in all the affairs of life, he was held in
high respect by all who knew him.

In what is now South Sioux City, Nebraska, Mr. Baker and Miss Mary E. George
were united in marriage, Nov. 23, 1872. Their union was blessed with three
children—Sarah R. (Mrs. M. M. Talbott) and Alanson Jr., of this place, and
M. Avis (Mrs. Chas. L. Lockie), of Nashville, Tenn.—all of whom, with the
widow survive. They have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.

Funeral services are to be held in the Akron Baptist church tomorrow
(Friday) afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment will be Riverside cemetery.

BORN
A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Pendleton, of Westfield township, Saturday,
October 28, 1911.

ENDS HIS LIFE
James Coleman died this (Thursday) morning at an early hour at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. P. X. O’Rielly, two and a half miles southwest of this city, as
the result of a self-administered dose of strychnine. He retired in usual
spirits last night. The family was aroused by his sufferings and before a
doctor could arrive he passed away. No cause other than continued ill health
can be assigned for the deed. Mr. Coleman was a brother of Mrs. O’Rielly and
made his home with them. His taking away in this manner is a terrible blow
to the relatives, to whom the heartfelt sympathy of the community is
extended. The funeral will be held Saturday forenoon in the Catholic church.

DIED
Mrs. Dolan, the aged mother of Mrs. John Gale, east of town, died this
(Thursday) morning, after a long illness. The funeral will be held at
Ellendale Catholic church Saturday forenoon at 10:30 o’clock.

LeMars Sentinel
November 3, 1911

SENEY: (Special Correspondence)

John Franklin is on the sick list this week.

Mrs. E. F. Councilman was a Sioux City visitor Monday.

Ed Detloff received a bunch of cattle from Sioux City Tuesday.

Mrs. Jessie Kennedy and son are visiting at the home of her brother, Frank,
in Akron.

The Ladies Aid society met with Mrs. Miles Kennedy Wednesday evening,
instead of Mrs. E. M. Lancaster, as announced before.

John Osborne and family and Mr. and Mrs. John Reeves and Mr. and Mrs. John
Penning spent Sunday at the home of Watson and Bessie Reeves.

Clarence Jackson was taken to LeMars, where he is being doctored for
rheumatism. He has been ailing for some time but has gradually grown worse
until he is unable to attend to his farm duties.

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Kreider and baby visited their aunt, Mrs. E. Penning, and
other relatives last week. Mr. Kreider is working for Uncle Sam in the mail
service and was unable to stay only a few days. They left for their home in
Shannon, Ill., Wednesday afternoon.

A large crowd was in attendance at the basket social held in the school
house Tuesday night. The program rendered by the school was enjoyed by all
and much credit is due the teachers. The entertaining features were a fish
pond, fortune telling and the African chimpanzee, which created much
laughter and sport. The baskets, which numbered twenty-nine, did not bring
the prices they were worth. The highest price paid was $1.75 and many sold
for less than 60 cents. The proceeds taken in during the evening amounted to
$29 dollars after expenses are taken out, which amounts to very little. The
remainder will be used toward buying a school clock and large flag. The
crowd all left for their homes about midnight.

~Miss Christine Petersen, who is attending school at Morningside, was home.

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
November 7, 1911

SIGLER-COTT WEDDING

Hawarden Independent: Yesterday afternoon at the home of the bride’s parents
in this city occurred the marriage of Miss Elsie Cott to Harry Sigler of
LeMars, Rev. H. C. Nissen, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating.
After a hearty congratulations, a sumptuous wedding dinner was served to
about twenty guests. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Cott and
has lived in Hawarden and vicinity from childhood. The groom made his home
in this vicinity for several years, but has been at LeMars for some time.
The happy couple will make their home in Hawarden for the present. The
Independent joins with their many friends in extending hearty good wishes.

WEDDING AT REMSEN
Nic Wiltgen and Emma Becker Are United in Marriage

Remsen Bell-Enterprise: The marriage of Nic Wiltgen, of LeMars, and Miss
Emma Becker, of Remsen, was performed in St. Mary’s church in Remsen at 9:30
a.m. on Monday, October 30th, Rev. Father Schulte officiating. Many
relatives of the contracting parties, as well as a large number of their
friends witnessed the impressive ceremonies. Miss Anna Kirpes acted as maid
of honor, and John Wiltgen, brother of the groom, served as best man. A
reception was held and dinner served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas
Becker, parents of the bride, immediately after the ceremony. During the
afternoon and evening, the young couple received congratulations and many
presents from their friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Wiltgen will remain
in Remsen for a few days, after which they will go to housekeeping in
LeMars, where Mr. Wiltgen is employed.

The following were out of town guests: Mrs. J. A. Weidert, of Sioux City;
Frank Schmidt, of LeMars; Nic Becker, of Akron; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Becker, of
LeMars; Mrs. John Wiltgen, mother of the groom of St. Kilian, Minn.; Mrs.
John Biever, sister of the groom of Woodstock, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Erdmann, of LeMars.

Mr. Wiltgen came to LeMars from St. Kilian a short time ago and has been
working in this vicinity for various people.

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
November 17, 1911

SENEY: (Special Correspondence)

An eleven pound boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Morrissey Saturday,
November 11th.

Mr. and Mrs. Lora Baldwin left Tuesday evening for Darlington, Wis., for a
short visit with relatives.

Will Franklin, who has taken the examination for brakeman on the railroad,
was called to work Tuesday.

Mrs. Robt. Reeves went to Sheldon Friday and visited relatives until Monday,
when she returned home.

Elam Chapman went to Dakota Tuesday to look after farm interests.

Mrs. Jessie Kennedy and son returned home Friday from a two weeks visit with
relatives in Akron.

Mrs. E. March received word last week that her son, Lafe, whose home is in
Cedar Falls, Iowa, underwent an operation in the hospital in Chicago one day
last week. He is getting along favorably.

The Daughters of Ceres will hold their regular monthly meeting at the home
of Mrs. Albert Lundgren, Thursday, November 23d. The following program has
been arranged: Chorus, society; reading, Mrs. Miles Kennedy; solo, Esther
Cook; recitation, Lucile March; instrumental solo, Eva Buss’ vocal solo,
Mrs. D. F. McArthur; chorus, society. The society will meet for dinner
instead of supper.

The president of the Home Missionary society is in receipt of a letter from
Miss Mae Smith, a deaconess in the Wall Street Mission at Sioux City asking
for a donation of clothing to be distributed among the poor whom they find
daily in need of clothing, for women and children, underwear more
especially. If any of our good housewives find any garments that can be
spared and used in any way they will be very glad to get them. An underwear
that can be cut down to smaller garments will be acceptable as all the
ladies are requested to meet with Mrs. Arthur Reeves next Friday to make
over garments to send to the Mission workers some time before Thanksgiving.
Lend your help to a worthy cause.

OYENS: (Special Correspondence)

Nick Homan shipped two cars of cattle to Sioux City last week.

Mike Hentges was a visitor at the county seat on Monday.

The Henry Masuen family entertained company from LeMars on Sunday.

A traveling musician gave a street concert on Wednesday. He was quite well
patronized.

Mike Gengler now owns a new corn shredder and husker, which he will operate
with his gasoline engine.

Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Keenan attended the funeral of the Mrs. M. F. Kennedy in
Stanton township on Sunday.

Henry Kemp is now owner of the Kaiserhoff saloon and hotel, having traded
his Moville property for the Oyens property.

The banns of marriage between Miss Anna Kolker and John Wiltgen were
announced in St. Catherine’s church on Sunday.

The household goods of the late Emil Orban were sold at public auction at
the pool hall here on Monday. John Wiltgen was auctioneer.

On last Thursday morning about twenty-five or more ladies of the Aid society
of St. James church of LeMars came to the home of James Tierney on the seven
forty-five train and spent the day in sewing, conversation, and music. A
bounteous dinner was prepared for the. They departed for their homes on the
three thirty-one train, declaring they had a most enjoyable time, which they
always have when entertained at Mr. Tierney’s beautiful home.

One of the most enjoyable parties of the fall season occurred on last
Thursday evening when Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schnepf entertained a crowd of young
folks at their beautiful farm home a mile north of here in honor of Mr.
Schnepf’s birthday. The evening hours were spent in card games, dancing,
etc., the music being furnished by Leo Kunkel and John Watry. At a
seasonable hour dainty refreshments were served, and when the hours of
morning were approaching the merry crowd departed for their homes after
having had a most enjoyable time, and declaring Mr. and Mrs. Schnepf most
royal entertainers, and wishing Mr. Schnepf many more such days.

LeMars Sentinel, Friday, November 24, 1911

SENEY: (Special Correspondence)

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Helen, of LeMars, spent Sunday at the Al McArthur home.

Frank March, of Akron, visited at his mother's home the first of the week.

Elam Chapman returned home Thursday of last week from a business trip in
Dakota.

Mr. and Mrs. John Hinde spent Sunday and Monday morning with Mrs. Hinde's
mother and brother in Alton.

Ed Riter had a fat critter killed by a corn crib blowing onto it a week ago
Saturday during the heavy wind storm.

Will Hennrich lost two calves the first of the week, which were killed on
the crossing south of town by the train.

Wesley Green, who has been working in this vicinity during the busy season,
returned to his home in Spencer Tuesday.

Herman Buse spent Sunday with relatives in town. He was accompanied home by
his wife, who spent a few days with her sister, Mrs. Oscar Haviland.

I. L. Demaray, of Pipestone, Minn., called on relatives here a few hours
Friday on his return home from attending the wedding of his cousin, Mr.
Bunt, in LeMars Thursday.

The ladies of the community have prepared a program to be rendered in the
church Thanksgiving night, which will be carried out in the olden styles as
near as possible. They have secured a number of old fashioned gowns, which
will be worn. A cordial invitation is extended to all.

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lancaster received word last week of the marriage of their
daughter, Mary, who was married at Neilsville (sic--Neillsville), Wis.,
November 8th, to Fred Wanser (sic--Wonser), of Unity, Wis. The will make
their home on the groom's farm near Unity at the present time.

The Home Missionary society wishes to thank all those who so generously
donated clothing, those who assisted with the sewing, and especially Mrs.
Arthur Reeves for the use of her home and the kindly assistance in packing
the box which was sent to the Wall Street Mission Wednesday.

The Ladies Aid are collecting jellies, jams, etc., to fill a box to be sent
to the Methodist hospital at DesMoines. Anyone wishing to help will be very
acceptable and received with gratitude. They allow 15 cents per glass for
jelly and 35 cents per quart for other goods. Owing to the cold weather the
ladies are not sending canned goods, which will be destroyed by the frost.

A. M. Cutland, a former resident of this place, was shaking hands and
renewing acquaintances with the Seneyites Friday evening and Saturday
morning. He was on his way to Sioux City, where he has secured work in the
train yards. His son, Mort, remained in Wisconsin to complete his course in
the creamery business, which will be about four months before he receives
his diploma.

UNION.
Special Correspondence.

Ira Mitchell has gone to husk corn for his brother near Pierson.

Clarence Hitt, of Sioux City, spent a few days here with friends.

Elias Risk, of Sioux City, was here on business part of last week.

Harry Steele had the Kingsley telephone placed in his home Tuesday.

Ernest Eyres has had a gas lighting plant installed in his home on trial.

Sanger Bros. threshed shocked corn for Thomas Eyres Monday and Tuesday.

Miss Helen Edwards is teaching school No. 1, the winter term beginning
Monday.

Art Voss and George Smith were in Sioux City Wednesday with a shipment of
hogs.

Thanksgiving services will be held in the Presbyterian church on Thursday,
November 30th.

David Kammerer husked corn for Albert Sampson after he finished working for
Charles Eyres.

Joe Laddusaw, of Brookings, South Dakota, has been husking corn for his
brother, Sam Laddusaw.

Rev. J. A. Mitchell, wife and daughter were guests of the John Gosting
family in Stanton Tuesday.

Guy Mitchell and family went to Pierson Saturday to visit his brother, and
will husk corn in that vicinity.

Rev. J. A. Mitchell and wife spent a day or two last week with their son,
Otto Mitchell, and family, near Pierson.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Eyres visited Albert Schuman and family in Stanton
township Saturday.

Karl Kammerer returned to his home in LeMars Saturday after husking corn
here two weeks.

Miss Faye Burrill went to Merrill Saturday to visit relatives and from there
went to LeMars for a visit this week.

The school board met in school house No. 2 Saturday evening to transact
business connected with the winter term.

George Smith and family were Sioux City visitors Saturday accompanied by
Mrs. Smith's sister, Mrs. Combs, of Portland, Oregon.

Mrs. Patrick Connor has been visiting her children near Armour, South
Dakota, and caring for her new grandson in the George Plendl home.

HINTON:

J. J. Schindel and son, Irvin, and Mrs. Henry Schindel were in LeMars on
Tuesday.

Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Klooz visited Monday at the J. J. Eberhard home near
James.

Grandma Schindel and Grandma Koenig visited at the Will Schindel home
Sunday.

Miss Lucille Schneider was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Koenig and family
on Sunday.

Mrs. Richard Winter left on Thursday for Council Bluffs for a visit with her
mother at that place.

Dan Hauff went to Omaha to attend a convention of implement dealers which is
in session there this week.

The second number of the lecture course was given Wednesday evening, it
being a lecture by Dr. J. L. Gillies.

Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Bogenrief and daughter, Eva, and Mrs. R. J. Spies and
daughter, Esther, went to LeMars Wednesday.

Mr. and Mrs. Will Schumann and family, of Stanton, spent Saturday and Sunday
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Phil E. Held.

Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Taylor, Will Brehm and Rudolph Schneider spent Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. Irving Taylor, of Sioux City.

Mr. and Mrs. Will Bogenrief and son, Arthur, visited at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Phil Julch in Lincoln township Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Bender and daughter, Claribel and son, Dewey, spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Spies and family.

Mr. and Mrs. George Schneider and family spent Saturday in Sioux City with
Mrs. Frank Snyder, who has been very sick of late.

Philip E. Held and Joe Swegler each bought a forty house automobile out of a
car shipped in Monday by Gus Held and Will Schneider.

Mrs. Billy Jahn and daughter, Lucille, and Mrs. Clarence Bennett and son,
Ray, spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives at Struble.

Miss Carolyn Brehm and Miss Edna King, of LeMars, spent Sunday evening and
Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Brehm and family.

Mrs. Hendrickson and grandsons, Harold and Clair Schneider, of Sioux City,
spent from Friday until Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Chris Schneider.

Henry Weinrich returned from Canada on Monday, where he has been since
August helping thresh. He says about one half of the threshing is done.

Phil Spies and Oscar Schindel and Misses Elsie Schindel and Esther Spies
attended the lecture given at the Merrill opera house Friday evening.

The W.M.S. of the Melbourne church will give a Thanksgiving supper at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Schindel on Thursday evening, November 30th.
Everyone is invited to attend.

Mrs. Henry Blecker came down from South Dakota for a visit at the Richard
Winter home. From here, her sister, Mrs. Richard Winter, accompanied her to
Glenwood, Iowa, for a visit with their mother, Mrs. Hauser, and other
relatives.

MERRILL: (Special Correspondence)

Mainard Eberle autoed to Akron Tuesday.

Will C. Albright spent Sunday in Sioux City.

Mr. and Mrs. Frels were in Sioux City Sunday.

Nick Mertese, of LeMars, was in town Monday.

F. M. Schive was a Sioux City passenger Saturday.

Dance in the opera house here Thanksgiving night.

A number of the children have whooping cough here.

Joe Keller was transacting business in Sioux City Tuesday.

Mrs. Hilbert, of LeMars, visited her son, LaRue, here last week.

Mrs. C. H. Smith was a Sioux City visitor one day last week.

Jas. E. Rose, of LeMars, spent Sunday with his friend, Fred Aldrich.

Miss Esther Crouch, of LeMars, spent Sunday with relatives here.

George Lucey, of Sioux City, spent Sunday under the parental roof here.

Mrs. Bly and daughter, Mrs. Clyde Green, were LeMars passengers on
Wednesday.

Ed. Phillips, who has been up in North Dakota for the past year, has
returned to Merrill.

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Grist were called to Indiana last Saturday by the death of
Mrs. Grist's mother.

Adolph Witt had the misfortune to fall down a flight of stairs and break his
arm near the wrist.

Mrs. Tony Weidenfeller and daughter, Mrs. Mainard Eberlee, spent Sunday with
relatives at Akron.

Mrs. Mae Johnson was taken to the hospital in LeMars last Thursday night,
where she was operated on.

The C.O.C. club oyster supper last Saturday night was a great success, the
neat sum of $28 being cleared.

Mrs. Trometer, who is at the Oleson hospital here, has been critically ill
and at times her death was feared.

A little boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Dennler last Thursday, but only
lived a few minutes. The little one was buried Saturday in LeMars.

A tin shower was given at the J. L. Jenkins home Monday night in honor of
the bride to be, Miss Naomi. The wedding will take place next month.

Jos. McCormick has purchased the residence adjoining his place in the north
part of town, owned by Cecil Simpson. The place is now being occupied by C.
F. Harding.

The little two year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Hoese Sexton, who has been
seriously ill for some time, passed away last Monday afternoon. The little
one was laid to rest in the Merrill cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and
Mrs. Sexton have the sympathy of this community in their great sorrow.

MILLNERVILLE: (Special Correspondence)

Ed McDougall marketed hogs at Westfield Thursday.

School began at No. 6 Monday morning for the winter term.

Mrs. C. C. Pike and son, Claudus, were in Sioux City Thursday.

Deputy Sheriff Gearke, of LeMars, was in this vicinity Thursday.

Tom Hummel shelled corn for Stevens Bros., and Lee may Monday.

Nason Bros have been threshing this week for some of our neighbors.

Mrs. N. R. Knapp is expected home Thursday from her visit at Oberland, Kan.

Mrs. Cyrus Knapp, Miss Violet and Gladys Fry were at Sioux City Saturday.

OYENS:

Mayrose Bros. shredded corn on Tuesday for Joe Mayrose and on Wednesday for
John Bornsheller.

It is reported that all of the chickens at the Tom Baldwin farm have been
taken by chicken thieves.

John Kaufmann was in Sioux City market with a carload of cattle one day last
week.

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Webber, of Sulphur Springs, were among relatives and
friends here of late.

Misses Jennie and Katherine Nothem, of Remsen, spent Saturday and Sunday at
the Chas. Kuster home.

Quite a few from here attended the fireman's dance in Remsen on Wendy
evening and report a fine time.

Miss Clara Tovey, of LeMars, was a visitor and business caller among
relatives and friends here the past week.

Nick Freyman and Nothem Lumber Co., shipped a carload of hogs to the Sioux
City market one day the past week.

Mrs. Eugene Schroeder attended the wedding of her sister, Miss Anna Hastert,
to Leo Kettler at Alton on last Thursday.

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Holton and children spent Sunday with Mrs. Holton's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Barnable, near O'Leary.

LOCALS.

~A company of mutual friends enjoyed a social afternoon on last Friday at the home of Mrs. J. W. Myers.  Informal visiting added to the interest of the Christmas needlework at hand, and at the close of the afternoon the hostess served a luncheon in two courses.  Mr. W. H. Simmons, of Jennings, La., was a visiting guest whose presence added interest to the social afternoon.
 
~On last Saturday evening, Miss Edith McAuliff invited the B. U. G. girls for a social evening. In the early evening the party of friends enjoyed the moving pictures at the Elite and later went to the home of the hostess for social amusement.  Music and games were the diversions for the social hours, after which a tempting supper was served.
 
~The members of the St. Agnes Guild enjoyed a pleasant evening meeting on Tuesday at the home of Mrs. E. A. Dalton.  A business meeting was followed by a social hour, which was passed in visiting with the holiday needlework in hand.
 
PROPOSALS FOR ERECTION OF SCHOOL HOUSE   
 
Notice is hereby given that the proposals for the erection of a school house in the township of Perry, in the county of Plymouth, will be received by the undersigned at his office in school district No. 7, Perry township, where plans and specifications may be seen, until one o’clock p.m., December 9, 1911, at which time the contact will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.  The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.—Thos. A. Vondrak, Secretary. Dated Nov. 10, 1911.

Akron Register-Tribune
Thursday, November 30, 1911

WESTFIELD WRITE-UPS
(Special Correspondence)

G. G. Gosting returned Saturday, after a several days visit with the family
of his daughter, Mrs. Paramore, at Hawarden.

Chas. Gosting, of Akron, spent Sunday here with his parents.

Dr. Bruner, Mat. Ginsbach and Will Dilley were among those from Westfield
who went to Sioux City on Monday to join the Moose.

Mrs. E. C. F. Mohr and son, Earl, autoed to Sioux City Friday.

Hugh Halley, successor to his brother, George, opened up the livery and dray
business Friday.

Mrs. Geo. Fenn and Mrs. F. L. Waterbury spent Wednesday at the Wm. Dilley
home.

John Luebs spent a couple of days the latter part of the week buying cattle
in Spink and vicinity.

Louis Hitzeman, of Akron, was a caller here Sunday with relatives.

The moving picture show here Saturday night, given by the Dutton Co., was
well attended.

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Buchter were Sioux City shoppers Saturday.

Miss Irene Connolly, of Akron, was an over Sunday visitor at the Dan
Connolly home.

Miss Bertha Beach, of Akron, visited Sunday with Miss Viola Tillotson.

Bob Gregg, of Hudson, came Sunday for a visit with the George Halley family.

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Halley and family left Tuesday for Long Beach, Cal., where
they expect to make their home.

Miss Mamie Mass is assisting Miss Chapman in the 10c store.

It is reported that the Redemptorist Fathers will hold a mission December
11, 12, and 13 in the Westfield Catholic church.

A license to wed was issued Monday in Sioux City to Walter B. Martin, of
Westfield, and Mrs. Maybell Chapman, of Larrabee, Iowa.

OBITUARY.
Albert Edward Johnson was born in Sioux Valley township, Union county, S.D.,
March 2, 1888. Nearly all of his life was spent in this locality. Being of a
very happy disposition, he gained many friends. His musical talent was much
appreciated, as he took active interest in his church musical organizations,
Union Creek orchestra and choir. On September 27, 1903, he was baptized and
confirmed and thus became a communicant member of Union Creek Lutheran
Church. His life among us was short. The dreadful disease, consumption, was
the cause of his seemingly too early demise. For a while he lived in
Colorado, thinking that it would benefit him; but a few months ago he
returned in poorer health than when he left. Monday morning, November 20,
1911, at 8 o’clock, the summons came. Embracing his father, kissing him, he
bade him farewell saying, “Don’t cry, God will take care of you.” He also
bade farewell to his sister and one brother who were present, and greeted
those who were absent. He was 23 years, 8 months and 8 days old.

The funeral took place from the Union Creek Lutheran Church Thursday
afternoon in the presence of a large concourse of sympathizing friends. He
was laid to rest amid the beautiful floral offerings in the church cemetery.

His father, one sister, Mrs. Leander Manning; three brothers, Hilder, John
and August besides other relatives, are left to mourn his departure. But
they mourn not as they who have no hope, for Albert was prepared to go. His
mother and eight brothers and sisters have preceded him to eternity. Peace
to his memory.
CARD OF THANKS.
For the floral offerings and all expressions of sympathy in our time of
sorrow, we wish to express our heartfelt thanks. –John Johnson and family.

HINTON GAZETTE

Hinton, Plymouth County, Iowa Thursday, Nov. 30 1911

Boost for Hinton
Growth and development of our city
Pen sketches of our Representative Business Men and the Vocations that have
made them important factors in the upbuilding of our city ----These men are
boosters! Will you help them boost? Then do your trading at home.

Hinton is a thriving town in Plymouth county Iowa 11 miles north of Sioux
City on the Illinois Central, Great Northern and the Northwestern lines of
railroad near the Floyd river which lends its wooded banks to the
picturesqueness of the beautiful rich valley with the gently undulating
uplands on either side all forming a living picture which nature has
provided for the site of the town. It is a good business point with a good
grain stock and produce market and our merchants are ever on the alert to
put forth such inducements as will serve the best interests of the
surrounding country trade which is far reaching . Few other places of the
same population have more well stocked stores than this same town of Hinton
and practically everything for use on the farm in the home or on the person
can be procured from Hinton merchants.

The society in and and around Hinton is of a good character; We have two
churches' the United Evangelical and the Methodist Episcopal, both
denominations enjoying a good membership and very nice congregations.
Educational facilities are well supported here and it is a happy commentary
that our school is largely attended. Hinton has a number of
popular societies and lodges and the membership is gratifyingly large among
which is the Hinton Commercial club. Which was organized a year ago a
membership of 30. There are excellent express and telephone accommodations,
pleasant and accommodating railway agents sound financial institutions in
the security bank and bank of Hinton both being private institutions. The
Hinton Gazette furnishes you with an excellent advertising medium.
Our postal facilites are of the best and are efficiently carried on by
Postmaster M.H.Mammen. We have four rural mail carriers who are James
Crouch,Wm Loraditch, Will Reynolds and Dave March.

The price of real estate here today is low considering its value and
prospect of future appreciation.

Already the residence portion has almost doubled in the last few years
and something new appears on the scene every few weeks. Much in the way of
improvements have been accomplished in the past two years by the building
of cement sidewalks all over town, a new fire bell has been erected, next
year a water system and electric light plant is contemplated and possibly
one or two brick business buildings. The future of Hinton is bright with the
bow of promise.

Some of the business in Hinton now are: F.W.Dahlman, Blacksmith and wagon
shop; Hans Howalt, the general merchant; B.F.Bogenreif & son Hardware;
S.H.Bowman lumber co. W.G.Pearson , mgr.; George Klaiber and Nick Klaiber
well diggers, tile layers, etc.; E.M.Winter general merchandise; Thorpe
Elevator co. grain, flour, feed; J.H.Levins, barber; J.H.Thompson livery
and feed stable; M.H.Mammen druggist; The Budweiser Bar, T.D.Graham;
Snyder brothers hogs cattle and hores; Jahn & Bornholtz bowling alley and
pool hall; Held Bros. thoroughbred coach horses shorthorn cattle.
This is a little history of Hinton Iowa