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LeMars Sentinel, LeMars, (Plymouth), Iowa, Friday, January 3, 1913,
Page 1, Column 5:

DEATH OF MRS. KERN
END CAME SUDDENLY ON NEW YEAR'S DAY
HAD SUFFERED MUCH FROM ASTHMA

The Deceased Was a Native of Illinois, Where She Was Born
Nearly Seventy Years Ago--Leaves a Number of Sons and Daughters

Mrs. Christian Kern, residing on north Clarke street, died at ten
o'clock on Wednesday evening. She had been a sufferer from asthma and heart
trouble for some time and was very sick a few weeks ago but had rallied
since Christmas and the end came suddenly and was a great shock to her
relatives.

Mrs. Kern was an old resident of LeMars, coming here with her husband
and family in 1885 and living here continuously since that time.
Her maiden name was Mary A. McCrea. She was born at Galena, Ill., on
May 10, 1843, and was united in marriage at that place with Christian Kern
in 1866. Six children were born to this union, one of whom died in infancy.
Those left to mourn their mother are, Mrs. Geo. Simpson, Will A. (sic--Will
C.) Kern, Mrs. John Donahoe, David R. Kern, of this city, and H. N. Kern, of
White, South Dakota. She also leaves three stepchildren, Mrs. Lena
McLaughlin and Chris Kern, of Minneapolis, and John Kern, of Galena, Ill.
Her husband, Christian Kern, died in this city on September 8, 1911.
She grieved deeply over his death and never fully recovered from the shock
and parting.

Mrs. Kern was a good Christian woman, a loving and affectionate mother
and was highly respected by a large circle of friends and neighbors.
Relatives at a distance were notified by telegram of her death and
funeral arrangements are not definitely settled until word is received from
them.

The funeral will be held at the late home on Saturday afternoon, Rev. C.
G. Butler officiating.

LeMars Sentinel
January 7, 1913

WAS TIRED OF LIVING
Octogenarian Gave Way To Fit of Melancholy
DESPONDENT SINCE WIFE'S DEATH

James (correction Mike) Luksan of Liberty Township Ends His Own Life By Hanging Himself To
Beam in Bedchamber Sunday Night

Coroner John Beely was notified on Sunday night by undertaker Barnett, of
Merrill, that James (sic Mike) Luksan, an aged farmer residing in Liberty township, had
committed suicide by hanging. On making inquiries the corner decided that no
inquest was necessary in apparently being a clear case of suicide. Mr.
Luksan, who was over eighty years of age, retired for the night on Sunday
night at an early hour, and was found shortly afterwards hanging by a rope
from the ceiling in his bed room. He has driven spikes into the studding to
which he attached a rope and adjusted a noose around his neck, standing on a
chair to make his preparations on then kicking it away from him with his
feet. Death was caused by strangulation.

Mr. Luksan had been in a despondent condition of mind for some time and his
act is ascribed to temporary aberration of his mental facilities.

He lost his wife some six years ago and never entirely recovered from the
grief occasioned by her death.

Mr. Luksan made his home of late years with his daughter, Mrs. Chris Munsch,
and leaves beside her one son.

About five years ago he made an attempt to end his life but his intention
was frustrated by timely intervention. He was subject to fits of deep
melancholy at times, but when these passed away he was ordinary, cheerful
and happy. Mr. Luksan was a native to Bohemia and came to America when he
was a young man. He settled in Liberty township nearly forty years ago, and
bought a farm where he has since lived.

The funeral will be held today from his home in Liberty township.

~Transcriber's note: The deceased in this obituary is Mike Luksan, the aged father of James Luksan.

WILL TAKE BANK CASHIERSHIP

Jerry Schutt, who has been for many years an employee of the Kehrberg
Schneider Company has tendered his resignation to take effect about March
1st, and will some time next spring take the cashiership of a private bank
to be started at Sioux Center by a number of citizens of that community. Mr.
Schutt has for the past two or three years been in charge of the dry goods
department at Kehrberg-Schneider's store and was a valuable and trusted
member of the store staff. He is making the change because it opens up for
him greater opportunities for advancement and the best wishes of his former
business associates will go with him into this new field where they expect
him to make good. The date at which he will move is not definitely
determined but it will be some time after March 1st.

ON THE WAR PATH
DAIRY COMMISSIONER AFTER TWO LE MARS DEALERS

A deputy state commissioner was in LeMars on Friday and swore out
information against two dealers, K. K. Kennedy and C. A. Alexander on a
charge of violating the pure food law. C.A. Alexander was charged with
selling cream without a license and was fined $25 and costs, pleading
ignorance of the law. He paid the fine. The charge against Kennedy was
selling milk which did not come up to the test provided by law. Mr. Kennedy
pleaded not guilty and the hearing of the case was set for trial on Tuesday,
January 14, before Justine A.A. Alline.
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The judges of the district have met with Judge Boise and assigned terms of
court for ensuing year. Judge Boise will commence his work with the Sioux
County term in January, following with terms in Sioux, Osceola, and O'Brien
counties, and remaining in that portion of the district till the summer
vacation. In the fall he will hold terms in Sioux City. Judge Boise has
selected Harry Hamilton as his court reporter but C.C. Hamilton will report
for his terms for awhile. Judge Boise will not hold court in Plymouth county
this year.
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The paper recently started at Paullina because the temperance views of the
Times did not suit some of its readers and did not last long. Its plant and
subscription list have been absorbed by the Times. Conducting a spite paper
is unprofitable both to the publisher and the community that is called upon
to bear the unnecessary burden.

LE MARS GIRL WEDS
MARRIED IN MINNESOTA TO POPULAR YOUNG SENEY MAN

The marriage of Miss Leah Rosabelle Beattie, daughter of Alderman J. F.
Beattie of this city and M. J. Lancaster, of LeMars, was celebrated at
Glenville, Minn., on New Years Day. The bride is a well-known young lady of
this city and one of the successful teachers of Plymouth county. The
bridegroom is a progressive young farmer residing near Seney. On their
return from their wedding trip they will be at home on a farm near that
place. The Glenville Progress gives the following account of the wedding:

At the home of C. R. Beattie occurred the marriage of his niece, Leah
Rosabelle Beattie to M. J. Lancaster, both of LeMars, Iowa. Promptly at
eight o'clock on the evening of January 1st, 1918, to the strains of
Lohengrin Bridal Chorus played by Miss Calla Gillard, of Glenville, the
bridal couple took their places in front of a bank of ferns and carnations.
Rev. E.C. Reineke of the Methodist Episcopal Church performed the ceremony.

The bride was beautifully gowned in cream colored princess satin, draped
with chiffon trimmed with pearls. She carried a bouquet of brides roses. The
groom wore the conventional black.

After congratulations the guests partook of a two course luncheon.

Mr. and Mrs. Lancaster left Thursday for the Twin Cities and they will also
visit in Wisconsin and Illinois. They will be at home to their friends after
February 15, at LeMars, Iowa.

IN WIDE OPEN DAYS
TOM WILLIAMS WAS A FIGURE IN WESTERN TOWN
HELPED DRIVE THE GOLDEN SPIKE

Former LeMars Citizen, After Serving in the War, Went West and Worked on the
Building of the Union Pacific as Grader

Thomas Williams, aged 70, died at the Soldier's home in Marshalltown on
Thursday night of nephritis. During the Civil War he served in company D,
First Ohio heavy artillery. Thos. Williams was one of the familiar figures
in the early history of LeMars when it was a pioneer town and bore
characteristics of being wild and wooly. He ran a saloon on Main street,
where the Carey jewelry store is now located, in the palmy days when saloons
were open day and night and if there was a key nobody knew where it was
kept. After accumulating a little money he sold out of this business. He
indulged in speculation on the board of trade for some years, and after some
lucky ventures, hit the rocks and went broke and for a number of years
subsisted as did Elijah when the ravens fed him.

Having served his country in his country's need for men and money, he
availed himself of the privilege awarded Civil War veterans of finding a
home for old soldiers, and went to the home at Marshalltown in 1898 and also
spent some time in the national home at Hot Springs, S.D. In his halcyon
days, Tom was a great dresser, and presented a spick and span appearance in
broadcloth and fine linen and resplendent jewelry. He visited here a few
months ago and at that time was in high spirits and redolent of good health,
and had an enjoyable time revisiting his old friends and his former haunts.

Thos. Williams was a native of Jackson county, Ohio, where he was born
seventy-two years ago, according to the people who knew him best here. He
was of Welsh stock. He was engaged in farm work when the war broke out and
served a years and a half toward the latter end of the strife, and was
engaged principally on garrison duty at Nashville, Tenn. After the close of
the war, he went railroading and was in the employ of W.W. Johnson, another
well known LeMars old timer. They worked on the Union Pacific and Tom was
present at the driving of the golden spike when the junction of the Union
Pacific and Central Pacific roads was reached. Johnson and Williams also
helped build the Illinois Central Railroad from Fort Dodge to Sioux City in
1868, with several other old timers who are still in Plymouth county. In
that year they both homesteaded land in Marion township, living on what
subsequently was known as the Michael Doctor place. Johnson built the first
grocery store in LeMars on the corner now graced by the First National Bank
and Williams ran the saloon which was operated in connection with it. Tom
Williams hauled the lumber to build the store from Sioux City, and at that
time there was not a bridge between here and Sioux City, and he had to ford
the rivers and streams. Following his connection with Johnson he was in a
billiard hall and saloon with Jim Andrews, another pioneer, and then went
into business for himself.

Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, January 17, 1913

FORMER LE MARS MAN WEDS.

Dr. C.R. Mullong and Bride will Live in Norfolk,
Neb. Dr. C.R. Mullong, formerly of this city, was married in Sioux City a
few days ago. Mr. Mullong was reared in Plymouth county and after taking a
medical degree was assistant in Dr. J. M. Fetes' office for awhile. The
Sioux City News of Monday says: The wedding of Miss Ethel. C. Gibbons and
Dr. C. R. Mullong of Norfolk, Neb., was solemnized on Saturday afternoon at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Chase. Rev. E. H. Stevens of the First
Baptist church performed the ceremony. Mrs. Mullong has been a nurse in the
St. Joseph hospital and Dr. Mullong was for a time house physician. Dr. and
Mrs. Mullong will make their home in Norfolk after a short wedding trip.

Mrs. H. A. Zimmerman, a Long Time Resident of Fredonia Township Passes Away
After an Illness Lasting Over Several Years

Mrs. H. A. Zimmerman died at her home in Fredonia township on Sunday night.
The cause of her death was cancer with which she suffered about seven years,
and dropsy.

Antje Johnson Wiltz was born January 13, 1842 at Engerhaw Amt Auerach,
Ostfriesland, Germany. She came to this country with her parents in 1859,
locating in Menard county, Illinois. At the age of nineteen she was united
in marriage with John H. Folkers, to which union one son was born, who lives
in Illinois. In the spring of 1864 her husband died and in January 1866 she
was united in marriage with Henry A. Zimmerman. To this union seven children
were born of whom two died in infancy and one at the age of twenty-five.
About eighteen years ago the family moved from Illinois to Plymouth county,
which has been their home since.

Mrs. Zimmerman was a truly Christian woman. After her arrival in America she
joined the German Methodist church and lived a pious and devout life. She
was a loving wife and an affectionate mother, a kind neighbor, ever striving
to do to others as she would have others do to her.

She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, three sons and two
daughters, John Folker, Mrs. Anna Kleinich of Illinois, R. H. Zimmerman, of
Elgin township, Henry and Lizzie living on the home place, also a
stepdaughter, brother and many other relatives.

The funeral was held on Wednesday from the home at 11 o'clock and 1:30 at
the German Methodist church in Le Mars, Rev. F. H. Thiel officiating and
the interment was made at the city cemetery.

Adam McLain, for years proprietor of the O'Leary store and a widely known
and highly respected former citizen of Plymouth county passed away Tuesday
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. P. D. Ruppert at 206 Park Street. Adam
McLain was born at Hopewell, Bedford County, Pennsylvania on the 18th of
June 1839, and died on the 14th of January, 1913, at the age of 73 years, 6
months and 26 days. He came to Jefferson county, Iowa with his parents in
1854 and lived there one year, then moved to Decatur county, where he lived
for 36 years. He moved to Plymouth County, Iowa in November, 1891 and
conducted a store at O'Leary for 15 years. In February, 1910 he moved back
to Decatur, where he has made his home, he removed to LeMars to make
residence at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ruppert. He was married on
November 24th, 1864 to Miss Cynthia Wood at Davis City, Iowa, by Rev. Wm.
Craig, and to this union were born seven children. One daughter, Mary E.,
died in infancy and the others are: Joseph and Lyman McLain of Davis City,
Iowa; Mrs. John Franklin, of Duncan, Oklahoma; Mrs. L. T. Bullington, Mrs.
P. D. Ruppert and Mrs. W. B. Hasbrook of LeMars; all of whom with their
mother were at his bedside in his last illness. He is also survived by his
two sisters: Mrs. James Yoder and Mrs. John Bower; one brother, Samuel
McLain of Cainsville, Missouri; and by twenty-nine grandchildren and one
great grandchild. He was a man of unusual good health until about the first
of December, when he was taken with sarcoma of the stomach, which finally
proved fatal. He was taken to Rochester, Minnesota for an examination, but
was given no hope of a cure. Then, upon his request he was brought to LeMars
to the home of his daughter, Mrs. P. D. Ruppert, where everything that
medical and loving hands could do were done for his comfort to the last. The
funeral services will be conducted by Rev. C. G. Butler at the First
Presbyterian church at 2 p.m., Friday, January 17th. The remains will be
laid to rest in the City Cemetery.

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
January 21, 1913

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hamm went to Rochester, Minnesota, on Tuesday morning,
where Mrs. Hamm will undergo an operation for the removal of gall stones.

The machinery in the old Trenery shop, which was sold some time ago to Geo.
Watson, foreman of the novelty works in Sioux City, was moved to that city
last week.

Having taken a course in dressmaking, I am now prepared to do all kinds of
dressmaking, plain and fancy sewing. I solicit your patronage. Mrs. Ella
Ewin, Seney, Iowa.—Adv.

Mr. and Mrs. Pat Swain, of American township, entertained a large company of
friends at a dance at their home on Wednesday evening. An enjoyable time
was celebrated.

P. R. Siemonsma has associated himself with W. R. Winders in the automobile
business and they will conduct an agency for Overland and Great Western
cars under the firm name of Winders & Co.

Henry Solomon and John Freuchtnicht got in a jangle on Saturday over an
agreement to rent, and Freuchtnicht swore out an information against
Solomon. The hearing of the case was set for next Saturday before Mayor
Scharles.

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Alldrin, of Bowbells, North Dakota, are rejoicing over the
birth of a baby girl, which arrived on Tuesday morning. Mrs. Alldrin is a
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Brucher of this city and she has been
visiting in this vicinity for some time.

Died, in Sioux City, Ia., January 17, 1913, Oscar Dunham, of Akron, Iowa, at
a hospital, of bone disease, aged nine years. The body was sent to Akron
for interment. Mrs. Lena Dunham, mother of the dead boy, was with him when
he died. Oscar Dunham has been an inmate of St. Anthony’s orphanage in
Sioux City.

Dr. Wild has moved his office across the street over Prust's new
hardware store.

Mrs. Hiram Lever, of Wolsey, S. D., is visiting the Ruble family in
LeMars and will also visit in Ruble and Akron.

Joseph and Miss Clara Wilhelmi returned home from Bancroft, Neb., after
a two week's visit with relatives and friends.

John Huxtable and Chas. Smith went to Wakonda, S. D., on Friday to
finish up work on the interior of the bank for which Mr. Huxtable has
the contract.

Dr. Ray, osteopath, Natl. Bank Bldg.--Adv.

Mr. and Mrs. James Burrill are rejoicing over the birth of a fine boy
born last week.

Joseph Hentges of Watertown, S.D., and his sister, Clara, will leave
this week to spend the winter in Florida.

Try a load of our Crescent Sootless coal at $6.50 per ton.  Lampert
Lumber Co. The Home of Quality.--Adv.

Miss Pech has moved her dressmaking parlors to the second floor of the
opera house block.  Phone 491 red. --Adv.

Cherokee Democrat: -- Miss Edith Gracey went to LeMars Tuesday for a
visit with her sister, Mrs. Robt. Long.

A pleasant dancing party and social time was held at the Majerus home on
the Brauch farm on Thursday night.

Miss Ethel Givins, daughter of Mrs. T. B. Creamer, and Dr. C. R. Mullong of
Norfolk, Nebraska, were united in marriage at Sioux City, Ia., Saturday,
January 11, 1913. They will be at home to their friends after March 1st at
Norfolk, Nebraska.

Akron Register
January 23, 1913

Local Mention:

Mrs. A. D. Styles was a Sioux City visitor today.

O. J. Thompson went to Hawarden on business Monday.

Mrs. A Wynes went to Sioux City today for a few days' visit.

A good time for all at the Old-time Dance in the opera house, Feb. 3.

Miss Nellye Morten, of Vermillion, visited friends here several days
returning Monday.

We are paying 40c per pound for Sweet Cream. -Hanford Produce Co., Frank
Simeon, Manager.

Mrs. T. W. Hinde, of Forrestburg, S. D., was a guest at the home of her
brother. W. W. Burrill, this week.

Hans Johnson, of Sioux City, is visiting at the homes of his daughters
and son, Mesd. F.J. Swanson and G.M. Lewison and Ed. Johnson. 

The week started with rather chilling temperatures, 5 below zero being
recorded Monday morning; but another January "thaw" immediately followed
and the fine weather continues.

Reports of Dr. G.H. Wooton's improvement in Chicago are received with
much satisfaction here.  After leaving the hospital he will go to his
old home at Hastings, Mich., for a visit with relatives and friends.

Arrangements have been made for a short course to be held at the Sioux
township high school on February 26, 27, and 28.  Lectures will be
delivered by professors from the state agricultural college at Ames on
agriculture and domestic science and a number of other attractive
features provided. 

The LeMars paper last week had items to the effect that Fields & Hedges,
grain dealers of this city, recently instituted a suit in district court
against the C.M. & St. Paul Ry for repairs to cars in which grain was
shipped.  Messrs. Fields & Hedges wish the Register-Tribune to state
that said suit was instituted by another party and without their consent
and that they have taken steps to have the action dismissed.

MARRIED
Joseph Voss and Miss Frances Krenz, of this city, were united in
marriage Tuesday morning, January 21, at 7:30 o'clock, in the Church of
St. Patrick, Father D.K. Hurley officiating.  The bride was attended by
her sister, Miss Agnes Krenz, and the groom by his nephew, Henry Voss,
jr.  After the ceremony the bridal party went to the home of the groom's
brother, Henry Voss, southeast of tow, where they were served a fine
wedding breakfast.  The bridal couple then drove to Elk Point and took
the train to Fonda, Ia., her former home, and after a brief visit there
will spend a few weeks with relatives near Dubuque, Ia.

The bride came to Akron several months ago and, with her brother, has
engaged in the restaurant business.  The groom has lived here a number
of years and farmed southeast of town, but the past two years has
conducted an auto livery here.  Both are held in high esteem by all who
know them, and are extended congratulations and wishes for a long and
happy married life.

Upon their return Mr. and Mrs. Voss will make their home in the present
M.F. Kuborn residence.

MARRIED

Joseph Appley and Miss Mattie Telford were married at his home west of
here, in Union county, S.D., on Wednesday, January 22, 1913, at high
noon, Rev. Reinertson officiating, in the presence of only relatives and
immediate friends.

The bride, whose home is at Emmettsburg, Ia., has been teaching the
Pleasant Valley school in that vicinity, and the groom is an industrious
young farmer.  They have the congratulations and best wishes of many
friends for long continued happiness.

Mr. and Mrs. Appley will reside on the Appley farm.

The bride's mother, Mrs. Geo. Telford, and her friend, Miss Myers, came
from Emmettsburg to attend the wedding.

Akron Register
January 30, 1913

ADAVILLE ITEMS:  (Special Correspondence)

Col. Chas. Green has returned from his visit in the southern part of the
state.  He says they have good sleighing there.

Pete Braun was called to LeMars Tuesday night by the illness of his
father.

Misses Neva and Blanche Stinton are recovering from their serious
illness.

Mrs. Anna Greene and daughter, Miss Elsie, visited their daughter and
sister, Mrs. Will Spies, over Sunday.

Mrs. Geo. Brown went to Sioux City to see her daughter, Miss Ruth, who
is quite ill at this writing.

Miss Ruth Johnson, who is attending school in Merrill, spent Sunday at
the parental home.

Charlie Fletcher came home from Morrison, Ill., Tuesday.

The measles are going the rounds.

Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Parker went to Ponca, Neb., for a few days visit at
the N. J. Chamberlain home.

Mrs. F. M. Boyd was called to Glenwood, Ia., by the illness and death of
her mother.

MILLNERVILLE MENTION:  (Special Correspondence)

The Knox Presbyterian boys come out Saturday and knock some more spots
off the Sunnyside basketball team No. 2.

Ernest Kinney will probably return to his high school work this week.

George Millner accompanied Mr. Jensen and Emil to Millnerville from
Sioux City Saturday.  Mr. Millner had a few business deals to close up
before leaving for California.

The Fursee automobile made a business trip to the city Saturday.

Henry Dreeszen motored to Westfield for entertainment one evening last
week.  Charlie Briggs accompanied him.

Rev. John Engle used his wheel again Sunday, as eh returned to preach at
Riverside in the evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Hutchins, who will return to Nebraska in the spring,
visited Millnerville friends Saturday and Sunday.

Johnny Bertrand is still hauling grain to Jefferson.  Mrs. Bertrand also
consummated a deal in Jefferson the other day, when she disposed of her
driving horse and its paraphernalia.

Grandpa Brownawell went to Akron Monday to consult Dr. Cilley in regard
to the growth recently appearing on his jaw.

We heard that Jack Cassen was nearby one day last week, "in the state of
Iowa," anyway.

MARRIED
George Warnsing and Miss Freda Thiel were united in marriage Wednesday
afternoon, January 29, 1913, at 3 o'clock, in the Akron German Lutheran
church, Rev. F. Meske officiating.  The bridesmaids were Misses Amelia
Thiel and Frances Meske, and the groomsmen were Fred Thiel and Sam
Ritterbush.  The bride was attired in a gown of silver gray mesaline
silk and carried a bouquet of roses.  After the ceremony the bridal
party partook of a six o'clock dinner at her home south of town. 

The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Toben, of Westfield
township.  The groom lives at Hildred, Nebr., and has been working in
this vicinity for some time.  The newly married couple have the best
wishes of all who know them.  They will reside on the Jurgen Willer farm
in Westfield township.

The groom's mother, Mrs. Warnsing, and his brother, Ben, came from
Hildred, Neb., to the wedding. 

Moville Mail:  Mr. Charles Perrin, of this place, and Mrs. Hannah
Wallin, of Akron, Iowa, were married in Sioux City today (Jan. 23) by
Rev. E. S. Johnson of the First Methodist church, Sioux City.  Mr. and
Mrs. Perrin will make their home on the bride's farm, nine miles
northwest of Akron.  Mr. Perrin was one of the first settlers on Wolf
creek and for the past few years lived on the Peter Van Norman
homestead, west of Moville, which he recently sold.