Iowa Old Press
Remsen Bell-Enterprise
Remsen, Plymouth co. Iowa
Thursday, January 1, 1914
Orrin Kelley's Mitchell car, which was wrecked in Sioux City last summer, has been returned from the factory at Racine and is again in first class repair. The car was shipped to Sioux City and Mr. Kelly drove it from there to his home last week.
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Service Company Settles
Orrin Kelley was in Sioux City on Tuesday where he settled with the Sioux City Service Co. in regard to the automobile accident which befell him when his auto was struck by a street car while in the city about a year ago. Mr. Kelley was given $700 in settlement and the affair came to a compromise out of court, although legal proceedings had been gone through. The accident occurred in the summer of 1913 when Mr. Kelley, with a party of friends, was driving in Sioux City and the car was demolished by a street car. His machine had to be sent to the factory at Racine, Wis., for repairs. That the accident may be blamed to the Service Co., is proven by the company's offer and settlement out of court. Mr. Kelley and Miss Mae Kelly, of Remsen, and Nick Thoma, Blanch Wels, and Libbie Rothlisberger, of LeMars, were in the car at the time it was struck.
HINTON GAZETTE
JANUARY 1, 1914
EAST PERRY PICKUPS
"A Happy New Years to All"
Mrs. J. W. Bennett and children spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. P.
Dunn, who resides near Leeds. Mrs. Dunn had the misfortune to fall and
badly sprain one of her ankles.
Charles Kelly and family spent Sunday with Mrs. Kelly's sister, Mrs. W.
D. Parks and family of Springdale.
Miss Mary Rollins spent Sunday at the Gruber home. Mrs. Henry Gruber is
enjoying a visit from her niece from Merrill during the holidays.
F. Ferguson and wife were Sunday guests at the Rusk home near Yoemans.
Mr. and Mrs. John Jebson and children attended the Christmas exercises
at the church east of Hinton on Christmas eve.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Garvey and children spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. M.
Hayden north of Leeds.
Mrs. Carl Flynn of Leeds visited with her mother, Mrs. Hayden.
The new bridge is so teams can cross. Farmers are glad as travel was
very unhandy up Perry Creek.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
T. H. Waters is reported quite ill, at his home in the city.
Orval Bath is quite ill suffering from pneumonia.
Lee Waters who has been in North Dakota is spending the holidays with
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.H. Waters.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Harvey of Marcus a baby girl Monday morning
December 29.
Miss Bertha Anderson who has been visiting at the Paul Rosburg's home
returned to Sioux City.
Mrs. Ora Weinrich left Monday for Marcus to visit her sister, Mrs. John
Harvey.
Mrs. Charles Crawford and baby of Dorsey, Nebraska, arrived in this city
one day last week for an extended visit at the home of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Richards.
Mrs. Martha Lamp of Lanark, Illinois, 82 years old, mother of Mrs. O. C.
Brown presented each of her grandsons; Clyde, Harry, Clarence, and
Milton Brown with $100.00 each as a Christmas present.
LeMars Sentinel, LeMars, IA
Tuesday, 06 Jan, 1914. Page 6, column 2
David Short was killed at Pierson last Saturday evening. The
accident in
which he met his death wa a most peculiar one. It seems he was doing some
work on a wind mill and in his wagon was a long ginn pole that he had been
using. The pole stuck out behind his wagon about ten feet. Ed. Miller was
returning home from Sioux City in his auto. In the car with him was Lou
Puttman, Wm. Knaack, and Henry Brune. They came up behind Mr. Short, who
was driving on the south side of the road, Miller being on the left side as
required by law when passing another vehicle. The parties in the auto
expected the wagon ahead would continue in its course and they had plenty
of room to pass but as they drew near, the team was turned across the road
with the evident intention of entering a side street. When Miller saw the
team make the turn he turned his car to the right to avoid a collision but
failed to see the pole that protruded from the back of the wagon. The end
of the pole caught in front of the front seat of the car tearing the seat
from under the driver, then struck Mr. Puttman on the foot after which it
raised up striking Brune in the face breaking his nose and cutting his face
quite badly. The pole was tied down to the front end of the wagon but the
impact with the car broke the fastenings throwing Mr. Short out of the
wagon. He alighted on his head and received a very severe contusion which
resulted in his death about twelve o'clock Saturday night. The accident
happened about nine o'clock in the evening. The accident was a very sad
one and under the circumstances as near as we could learn from the various
reports it would be very hard to place any particular blame for it, but it
is only another instance which goes to show that drivers of vehicles af all
kinds cannot exercise too much care in driving or passing on the public
highway.
Akron Register
January 8, 1914
NEW PHONE EXCHANGE OPENS
Several Hundred Inspect New Telephone Home Saturday and Express Their
Approval
[There is a great picture of the outside of the new building
accompanying this article.]
Saturday was certainly Carnation Day with the Farmers' & Merchants'
Telephone Co., and over 1,000 of the beautiful flowers were presented to
their lady callers during the day. Invitations had been sent out by the
company to all their subscribers to assist them in dedicating their new
building and switchboards and they responded to the invitation in a
gratifying manner. Many compliments were paid the management and most
of the visitors were surprised at the beauty of the building and at the
extent of the equipment that the company had placed for their
convenience.
The Farmers' & Merchants' Telephone Co., was organized just one year ago
by W. J. Brownell and Saturday was their first birthday. The officers
of the company are: President, W. J. Brownell; vice president, John
Lindberg; secretary and treasurer, L. J. Brownell. They certainly
deserve a great deal of credit for giving Akron the best and most
up-to-date telephone exchange in the west, and we believe we are voicing
the sentiment of our citizens in assuring the management our loyal
support and patronage in return for their confidence in our community in
making these improvements.
The new telephone exchange building is a beautiful structure 24x40,
built of pressed brick. It contains a lobby, switch room, operator's
rest room, manager's office, closet and lavatories on the first floor.
The basement is a full underground story and contains a dust-proof
terminal room, a repair and manufacturing room, a supply store room and
large furnace and coal rooms, all very conveniently arranged.
The building was built by Contactor Zach Eyres, of LeMars; the heating
plant was furnished by Klauer-Swanson Co., and the plumbing by Miller
Hansen. The bank fixtures were designed by W. D. Loepp and furnished by
the Farmers' Lumber Co. The painting and decorating, which, by the way
is a novelty and the finest of its kind ever seen in the locality, was
done by Mr. Wm. Mears and is called stippled walls. The ceilings are
high-lighted in pink and yellow, and Mr. Mears received many compliments
and inquiries as to how they were done.
The new switchboards received a great deal of attention from visitors
and were explained to all by Manager Brownell. They were built by the
Monarch Telephone Mfg. Co. by specifications furnished by Mr. Brownell,
in August last. Mr. Brownell and Chas. Allen visited nineteen of the
latest plants in Iowa and Illinois, and, after a thorough inspection of
each one, the best parts of each were made note of, and on their return
the points were all put together and the new equipment was designed. It
is for this reason the company claims to have the most up-to-date board
in the business. The board is what is called a full multiple board,
which is so arranged that every operator can make a connection with
every line on the system without the necessity of passing the call.
This feature alone make it possible for one operator to handle three
calls to one as they formerly had to do. The board is also arranged
with a fire alarm that makes it possible to call the pumping station and
notify every fireman's house in three seconds. Also, the farmers'
lines, by a system of switches, may be all thrown together, so that the
markets, the time and the weather may be given to all rural subscribers.
This arrangement makes it possible for all the farmer subscribers to
listen to a sermon or lecture given in town, right in their own homes;
also any important news or announcement may be given to all subscribes
in a very few moments.
The company has expended in the past year in improvements alone over
$15,000.00, and will make further improvements on the rural lines in the
spring. A new switchboard will also be placed in the Westfield Exchange
next month.
Miss Helen Cobb, Miss Lola Brownell and the operators assisted Messrs.
Lindberg and Brownell in entertaining the guests at the opening Saturday
and all the visitors seemed pleased at their treatment.
MASONS-STARS BANQUET AND INSTALL
The annual joint installation and banquet of the local Masons and Stars
proved the same happy social occasion as in former years to the members
and their families. A fine three-course luncheon was first
satisfactorily disposed of, after which the Eastern Star installation
took place.
Mrs. L. F. Root, Past Worthy Matron, acted as installing officer, and
Miss Edith Root was installing Marshal. Following were the officers
installed:
W. M. - Ada Knudson
W. P. - Paul Wendt
Assistant Matron - Edith Root
Secretary - Edna Williams
Treasurer - Betsey Swanson
Conductress - Eva Fields
A. Conductress - Nellye Wendt
Ada - May Hauck
Ruth - Maggie Kerr
Esther - Nelle Chamberlin
Martha - Belle Mills
Electa - Etta Beck
Warder - Mattie Stoel
Sentinel - Chas. Wise
Marshal - Maggie Wise
Chaplain - Ella Root
Organist - Pearl Pollock
For the Masons, Geo. E. Wells, Past W. M., officiated as installing
officer, and D. K. Bennett as installing Marshal. The following
officers were installed:
W. M. - Max Pollock
S. W. - F. F. McElhaney
J. W. - Lee Peterson
Secretary - Ray A. Smith
S. S. - Lee S. Shedd
J. S. - L. F. Root
S. D. - Paul Wendt
J. D. - R. R. Pollock
Marshal - A. N. Williams
Tyler - O. A. Stoel
At the close of the Star installation Mrs. Julia E. Smith was called to
the front and presented a gold emblem of a Past Worthy Matron. Vocal
selections by Mrs. H. G. Clark and Miss Nelle Searls and instrumental
numbers by Misses Emily and Nettie Way were much enjoyed as were also
brief remarks by Rev. Huber, of Sioux City, and I. Knudson.
ADAVILLE ITEMS: (Special Correspondence)
The Adaville school opened Monday after a two weeks' vacation.
A few cases of mumps are reported here.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Tindall and children returned home Saturday, after a
two week's visit in Chicago.
The New Year's dinner at the H. A. Johnson home, given by the Ladies
Aid, was well attended.
Mrs. Ed. Bradley and daughter, Fay, of Akron, visited here last week.
Col. Chas. Green returned from Chicago. At least, that is what he says;
but his friends think he has more attraction at the state capital, and
he looks guilty.
Grandpa Bryant is quite sick at this writing. Dr. White, of Akron, is
in attendance.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Stinton and daughter, Neva, spent Wednesday at the Will
Spies home.
Ray Scott is reported on the sick list. A doctor from Akron was called
Sunday.
Phin. Oaks has returned from the hospital in Sioux City, where he
underwent an operation for the removal of his left eye. He is a present
staying with his son, Ray.
The Ladies Aid society will meet with Mrs. Joe Baldwin on Thursday,
January 15.
Andrew and Ruth Johnson, Lester Stinton, and Frank Morehead returned to
Toledo, Iowa, where they are attending the Leander Clark college, after
spending the holiday vacation at home. Others that left for other
schools were: Ivy and Gertie Morehead, to Merrill; Ruth and Esther
Brown, to Sioux City.
CHATSWORTH CHAT: (Special Correspondence)
C. D. Stevens and wife were passengers to Sioux City Tuesday.
Mrs. E. W. Farnsworth and son, Irving, returned Sunday from a few days'
visit at Sheldon, Iowa.
Mrs. C. L. Roland and daughter, Helen, returned Saturday from a weeks
visit at Kingsley, Iowa.
Birdie Bennett visited Mrs. L. N. Crill at River Sioux from Friday until
Sunday.
Rosella Stephenson visited relatives near Hawarden last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dow went to Elk Point Wednesday for a few days visit.
Mrs. G. E. Ward and son, Frank, returned Thursday from Sioux City, where
they spent the holidays.
Victor Peterson and wife, Geo. E. Wells and wife, D. K. Bennett and H.
D. Mohr attended joint installation of Masonic and Star officers at
Akron last Friday evening.
Rev. Coons returned to Morningside Monday, after having conducted
meetings in the M.E. church for a week.
Mrs. G. E. Wells and son, Floyd, and Louis Schumacher were passengers to
Sioux City Friday.
Kyle Squires, from Mt. Hope, visited Roy Stephenson Monday, returning
Tuesday.
John Muth, Sr., of Hawarden, was down from Hawarden Tuesday.
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Rev. L. E. Sjolinder, of Tracy, Minnesota, came Monday to conduct the
funeral of Mr. Hultgren. He returned Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. David Nelson and daughter, and Joseph Nelson, of Spirit
Lake, Iowa, autoed down for a few days visit with their brother, Levi
Nelson, and other relatives. They returned the first of the week.
Mr. and Mrs. August Wiberg, of Oldham, S.D., and Hugo Wiberg, of
Minneapolis, arrived the first of the week for a visit at the home of
their brother, Adolph.
Mrs. Stewart Harker and O. M. Ericson came down from Hawarden to attend
Mr. Hultgren's funeral. Mrs. Harker returned home Wednesday evening.
It was with grief and regret that the many friends of the Hultgren
family heard of the death of John Hultgren, senior, last Friday evening,
and we can only join in extending sincere sympathy to the bereaved ones.
OBITUARY-John Hultgren, one of the pioneers of this part of the country,
died at his home in Sioux Valley township, Union county, S.D., Friday
evening, January 2, 1914, at the age of 73 years and 21 days. For
several years his health was gradually broken down. His condition was
very bad toward the last, the sickness being a complication of diseases
developing into dropsy and causing him great sufferings during the last
few weeks. The funeral was held at the Swedish Lutheran church, of
which he was a member, on Monday afternoon, January 5, and was largely
attended, the deceased being well and favorably known by all in this
vicinity. The floral tribute was also great and beautiful. The
pastorate being present vacant, the services were conducted by Rev. L.
E. Sjolinder, of Tracy, Minn., assisted by student, Mr. Kenneth Bescher,
of Rock Island, Ill., and Rev. Ahrlander, of Big Springs.
Mr. Hultgren was born in Sweden, in the parish of Fredsberg, in the
province of Skaraborg, December 11, 1840. He arrived in America in 1869
and came first to Chicago, Ill., where he stayed some years, until he in
1873 arrived at this place. In 1879 he purchased the farm in Sioux
Valley township, where he since has been residing. In 1880 he was united
in marriage with Miss Gurianna Monson, his now surviving wife. Through
all the hardships that met the new settlers, he struggled patiently and
labored hard and succeeded well in establishing for himself and his
family a home that is one of the most elegant and pleasant in this
neighborhood. Mr. Hultgren won to himself many friends by his staunch
and upright character and his happy and uncomplaining disposition.
He is married and missed by his surviving wife, Mrs. Gurianna Hultgren:
three sons, namely, Michael, Augustin, John Alfred and Elmer Adolph, and
one daughter, Emma Mathilda, now Mrs. Wm. Ericson, who are all residing
in this neighborhood: also by eleven grandchildren, two sisters in
Sweden, besides other relatives and an immense number of friends. For
not only will his nearest feel the loss of a beloved husband and father,
but he will, by reason of his friendly and honest personality, be missed
by all in the community where he lived.
HINTON GAZETTE
JANUARY 8, 1914
Ruby Rollins who attends school at LeMars returned to her studies Monday after spending the holidays at home.
The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Johnson who has been quite sick the past week is improving.
Jack Flannery and his bride made a short call at the John Ernst home. Mrs. John Ernst has been on the sick list.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Flynn of Leeds visited last week with Mrs. Flynn’s sister, Mrs. Ed Garvey.
Mr. Murrill and wife entertained a number of their friends at a New Years supper. All enjoyed a good time and a cold ride home.
Charles Kelly and children visited Sunday with Mrs. Kelly sister, Mrs. J. W. Bennett and family.
The two children of Mr. and Mrs. VanDusen started school in the Jebson District Monday. There not being enough children in their district to maintain a school, so it has been closed.
JAMES NEWS
Miss Freda Pence was a Sunday caller at the George Hoffman home.
George Armstrong has plans drawn for a fine new residence on his farm east of town.
Miss Barbara Hoffman is assisting Mrs. Carl Anderson with her sewing this week.
John Hardensen and family were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Junck.
LeMars Sentinel
Friday, January 9, 1914
PIONEER DAYS IN PLYMOUTH
C. M. HILLIKER, of Akron, Gives Some Interesting Early Day History
Akron Register Tribune: During those early days the cold and storms were
not the only drawbacks. In the spring and fall would come that dreadful
destroyer-the prairie fire. This was more dreaded than the blizzards and
called for utmost exertion of every one to save life and property. Teams of
every description would be rushed into harness (or yoke, as many had only
oxen) and hitched to plows to make fire guards. Others with grain sacks,
bed quilts or anything that they could get, men even taking off their coats
(sometimes the only coat they had) to whip out these rolling waves of fire,
many losing their all in these fires. One of whom I well remember was Mrs.
Wallace FULLER. This good woman did her best to save the horses and cattle,
but gave her own life in the struggle. This happened only a short distance
south of Ruble. Many people were overtaken by these fires while traveling.
Sometimes they would have to run their horses for miles, until a patch of
plowing or breaking could be reached. People sometimes saved themselves by
back firing. This was done by setting a new fire and getting onto the burnt
ground before the fire got a start. People soon learned to carry matches
with them for this special purpose. While these prairie fires were so
destructive and so much dreaded they were beautiful to behold, especially at
a distance, and a setting never to be forgotten by anyone who viewed from a
place of safety.
The winter of 1873 and 1874 was not severely cold, with very little snow.
Ira Chase, a Brethren minister from South Dakota, came to our neighborhood
and opened a revival meeting in the school house. The elder was one of the
"hollering" kind. No person could go from the meeting and say that
they did
not hear what the preacher said, for he usually could be heard for one-half
mile. Elder Chase was a good man as well as a good speaker. His sermons
began to take effect. People came for miles from every direction. The
school house would not hold one-half of the crowd. A collection was taken
up, teams were dispatched for lumber, one end of the school house was moved
out and the sides were built in to double it's former size. All of this was
done and not a meeting missed. Something over eighty people were converted
or went to the mourner's bench. During one of the elder's sermons he
designated the locality as Pleasant Valley, which name it carries to the
present day. A Sunday School was established, also the Wednesday evening
prayer meeting, both of which have been maintained to the present time. It
was at one of these meetings that Frank Moore, who was pastor of the Akron
M.E. Church a few years ago, was converted. At that time Frank lived with
his parents, eight or nine miles down the Perry Creek. Elder Chase was one
of the early settlers in Dakota, having homesteaded about eight miles west
and one mile north of Akron, and, like the Plymouth county folks, was in
very poor circumstances. These meetings made him many friends and were the
means of bringing him and his family many of the necessaries of this life.
These meetings also brought the people together. Donation parties were
held, where all came with their offering, be it great or small, and somewhat
different from the custom of today, inasmuch as they did not wait until
bedtime, but all went early and did not go home until morning. Another
thing at these gathering, all were on the level. There were no select
parties, but one was as good as another and all shared alike. Everybody was
everybody's friend and all enjoyed themselves.
The season of 1874 brought forth a good crop. Nearly everyone began to
contemplate the making of better improvements. While some overestimated and
went into debt what proved more than their ability to pay, the cause of
which I will explain later on, the habit of getting together during the
revival meetings could not be easily shaken off. Picnics were held, the
Fourth of July was celebrated in grand style, dancing was a popular pastime
when old and young could assemble to trip the light fantastic music
furnished by Web. LeForge and Alph Williams. Nor was this all. Morgan
Davis, from Grant township, came to the Valley and inaugurated a singing
class of about forty members. This singing school continued through the
winter of 1874 and 1875, meeting once a week for instructions. At the end
of each term a concert was given. Prof. Davis was a great musician and an
expert at arranging these concerts. He was also ably assisted by his two
sisters, Anna and Mary Davis; also, T. J. Reeves, of Seney, north of
LeMars. Tom was an expert with the dulcimer. I can see him now, in my
imagination, with his little sticks knocking sweet strains of music out of
that little wire instrument in perfect harmony with his voice as he sang
those good old songs, such as "Silver Threads Among the Gold." At
these
concerts was my first acquaintance with Tom, who is now a resident of
Hawarden, where a glad welcome is always extended to all. A few of the
members of this singing class still survive, namely: Bart Ogden, Geo.
Stinton, Mrs. Harry Attrill, Chas. Rowley, E. J. Bradley, Jas. Bradley, Mrs.
C. M. Hilliker, Web and Emerson Le Forge, Oliver King. Should you desire to
hear some first class singing, I am sure that any of the above will gladly
accommodate you.
It will be readily seen that every one of the new settlers were determined
to enjoy themselves, for there was scarcely a day or night passed when there
was nothing going on.
Now about our dances: I will tell you how they were conducted. The women
folks would prepare a lunch of bread and butter, cold meat (mostly pork or
chicken), cake and sometimes pie. The cake was usually plain sweet cake,
without any trimmings. These lunches were packed in pails, baskets or
anything that would answer the purpose. The conveyance was gotten ready and
the whole family, from little babe to grandpa and grandma, would load in not
an automobile or carriage, but the in the old farm wagon box, with a
quantity of hay or straw in the bottom, and here they would cover up, if in
cold weather, with quilts, horse blankets or such material as they
possessed. The sled or wagon was hauled by a pair of horses or oxen. By
the way, the most of the land was broken up oxteams and sometimes one or
more cows were used in these breaking teams and to do the farm work.
The arrangements having been made, the dancing parties would all make for
the place decided upon, which would include one of the following neighbors:
Wm. Gardner, Ike Jeffers, Ben Jeffers, Spence Gidden, Oliver King, John
Simeon, Mr. Bauerly, John Arendt, Mr. Bowls, Mrs. Mansfield, Wm. Treeby and
many others. Web Le Forge and Alph Williams were always on hand wit their
violins to entertain the company. The visitors generally went early in the
evening and the party usually lasted till daylight. Everybody enjoyed
themselves from the time they arrived until they departed. The small
children were tucked away in some comfortable place as soon as they became
sleepy. The fiddles were tuned up and the dancers began. About midnight
the plates were distributed, then the eatables were soon devoured and the
dancing was renewed. Soon after this a collection would be taken up to help
the fiddlers by fiddle strings. This is all they required at those parties.
No thought was given about dress, as at the present time; but of course,
every lady wore her best. A lady was not ashamed to wear calico dress;
overalls were good enough for the men. Cowhide boots and shoes were very
dressy. While riding these were often wrapped in grain sacks, old discarded
bed quilts or anything that would keep the cold away. The enjoyment those
parties furnished, I honestly believe outrival any of the present time
parties.
Jno. Arendt built a large frame building in 1874 to used as a hall. One the
4th of July, that year, a dance was held at this new hall. Mr. Arendt
employed all the music that he could for the occasion-Charley Shaw and Dick
Nasbert from the north part of the county and Web Le Forge and Alph Williams
of the Valley furnishing music for the occasion. Two of them would play at
a time. When tired, the others would take their place. There were eighty
numbers, or tickets, sold at this dance. As I look back now, it is a source
of wonder as to where they all came from.
It will probably surprise some of my readers to learn that only one half
of
the land was opened for settlement. Our Uncle Sam had donated every odd
section within ten miles on either side of the railroad to assist in
building and sustaining the roads. Besides, Sections 16 and 32 in each
township were given the county for school purposes. These school lands were
later sold, as was the railroad land. L. K. Bowman, of LeMars, was agent
for the railroad company. These lands were put on the market, ranging in
price from $2.50 to $8.00 per acre, on easy payments, one sixth down,
and
one-sixth each year for five years, drawing 10 per cent interest.
Thomas
Stinton obtained the first deed of any one in the county, for a forty
acres
of the land, it being the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter
of
Section 21, Johnson township. Thomas’ folks were still living in the
east and sent him the money to purchase this land. At this time there was
eight miles of the county lying east of Akron that had been granted the St.
Paul and Omaha railroad. This land became almost common property for grazing
and hay land and large herds of cattle were kept here in the summer at 75c
to $1.00 per head for the season. Chas. Anderson, now of Salem, Oregon,
herded on these lands for several seasons, caring for 400 to 600 head each
year. John Ruble was another herder for several years on these lands. All
of this last railroad grant was not open to settlement until 1883, when, by
an act of Congress, the grant was declared forfeited, the railroad company
not having completed the road as agreed upon.
Since giving my last copy to the printer, I am in receipt of a letter from
my old friend, John Beely, now Mayor of LeMars. As this adds much
information, I will reproduce it in full:
Office of John Beely, Mayor
LeMars, Iowa
Dec. 23, 1913
C. M. Hilliker,
Akron, Iowa
Dear Sir: Wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Have been reading
your articles in the LeMars Sentinel. Say, Charley, what in the world do you
get to drink there at Akron since the town went dry? You say that the day
after Mr. Jordan froze to death you took a load of posts to Merrill. I
would like to have seen the fellow that hauled a load of posts to Merrill
that day. Say, don’t you know that Merrill was not on the map at that time?
Last Saturday, forty years ago, the Morf house, northeast of Merrill burned,
next spring he started the town of Merrill. You also state that L. M. Doty
homesteaded the southwest quarter of Section 22, in Johnson. He filed on the
southeast quarter of Section 22. You also say about the new additions that
1872 and 1873 brought and among others you mention Frank Fuller. Frank
Fuller came out here and lived on his homestead in 1869, the 22nd day of
June. I homesteaded in July, 1869, the north half of the southeast quarter
of Section 14. You also forgot those that settled in Johnson in 1870—Donald
Shaw, the McKinnons, Kasper, Jenny, Hauswald, Hoffman, Tapter, Bornsehein,
Dick Faull, Bill Faull, and Thomy Faull, the Pritchards and a few others. I
don’t mention this to find fault, but to those that a was here it is kind
of?
You see, Chas., I roamed around in that part of Plymouth county since July
the 19th, 1867.
Yours truly, John Beely.
In reply to the first question, will say: Pure city water, of course.
Thanks, John, for the information you have given. The L. M. Doty homestead
was the southeast quarter as you state, and as I well know. This was a
mistake in print. As to Merrill, you must surely have been in some other
county—surely not in good old Plymouth—at that time, or you would have know
of Merrill. The Illinois Central railroad was completed from Fort Dodge to
Sioux City in 1870. A platform was built at Merrill by the railroad company.
C. K. Smith built next to this platform soon after, and as I stated in the
beginning, I landed on this platform on the 19th day of November, 1871. This
was the year of the great Chicago fire. My people had been buying their
groceries of C. K. Smith from August until this time. Henry Morf erected a
grain elevator in Merrill in the spring of 1873. I have told of furnishing
piling for a county bridge. We delivered these piles just north of the
railroad water tank, northeast of Merrill, in January, 1872. They were used
for a bridge across the west branch of the Floyd, just north of the railroad
bridges. Thomas Stinton informs me that he unloaded his emigrant car at
Merrill in March, 1871.
C. M. Hilliker.
TOOK HER OWN LIFE
WAS DESPONDENT OVER AFFAIRS AND IN ILL HEALTH
BODY IS DISCOVERED BY DAUGHTER
Mrs. Amelia Kilker, a Well Known and Respected Resident of LeMars For Many
Years, Gives Way to Despondency and Forfeits Destiny.
Despondent from brooding over financial troubles and ill health, Mrs. Amelia
Kilker, residing on Tremont street, took her own life on Wednesday
afternoon. The rash deed was committed while the other members of the family
were away. A daughter returning from a brief errand on entering the house
did not see her mother and on making search was horrified to find the body
of her mother in a clothes closet. The unfortunate woman had secured a
piece of thin rope, fastening it around her neck with one end and attaching
the other to a hook in the wall, causing death by strangulation. Coroner
Wiltgen and Undertaker Beely were notified and went to the house.
Mrs. Kilker has been in poor health for the past six months to which cause
is ascribed to the committal of the act.
Mrs. Kilker was about fifty-five years of age and had been a resident of
this town for many years. Her maiden name was Amelia Kilker and she was born
in Germany on May 6, 1859. Thirty-six years ago she was united in marriage
with Christ Kilker, who preceded her in death several years ago. She leaves
five children to mourn her sad death: Sam Kilker, of Dietrich, Idaho; Mrs.
David Howes, of Haley, Idaho; Amelia and Clara Kilker residing at home; and
Herbert Kilker, of Twin Falls, Idaho.
The funeral will be held on Monday afternoon at two o’clock at St. John’s
Evangelical church, corner of Howard and Fifth street, Rev. M. J. Dommann,
officiating.
The family has the sympathy of the community in the sad tragedy which has
come into their lives and made the presence of death doubly sad.
SENEY: (Special Correspondence)
Charles Ewin is confined to his home being ill with the lagrippe.
The Ladies Aid met Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Frank Buss.
Will Hawkins shipped a car load of hogs to Sioux City last week.
Mrs. John Osborne and daughter, Mae, were Sioux City visitors Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hughes, from Nebraska, visited at the Geo. Hughes home last
week.
Henry and Fred Siege shipped a carload of cattle to Sioux City the first of
the week.
Mrs. Mary Britton is enjoying a visit at Spencer, Iowa, visiting relatives
and friends.
Martin Johnson, who has been seriously ill, is reported much better at this
writing.
Clarence Reeves spent Saturday and Sunday in Sioux City attending the
Holiness convention.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Becker enjoyed a visit from the latter’s brother, John,
on New Years Day.
Misses Rebecca and Ellen Hughes, Cora Hughes spent New Years Day at the Geo.
Hughes home.
Earl Morrissey left Monday for Milwaukee, Wis., where he will work for his
brother, George Morrissey.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Moore and family were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Al
McArthur on New Years Day.
Mrs. M. Tamminga returned to her home in Orange City after visiting a few
days with her daughter, Mrs. John Wallinga.
Ed. Mathern left Sunday for Windom, Minnesota, where he will attend to some
business and also visit his brother.
Mrs. Will Aird and children left on Thursday for their home near Sutherland,
after making a week’s visit at the J. M. Whitman home.
Ranko Heuerman returned to his home the first of the week at Shannon, Ill.,
after making an extended visit with the Penning brothers.
The Grangers held a special meeting in the Seney hall Tuesday evening. Plans
are being made for an entertainment in the future.
Mrs. M.G. Mills left Wednesday for Los Angeles, California, where she will
make an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. Mabel Moist.
Mrs. Jessie Kennedy and son, Emerson, returned home the first of the week
from Akron where they had been visiting her brother, Frank March.
Mr. and Mrs. T. Conner and family returned to their home near Kingsley the
first of the week after making a two week visit with Mrs. Mary Daugherty.
John Whitman has his ice house in readiness and started to fill it the first
of the week, Edward Rees, Tom Rees, Clarence Moore and Arthur Ewin assisting
him.
Albert Penning went to Sioux City Wednesday to see his friend, Steb Osborne,
who underwent an operation at the Samaritan Hospital. He will soon be able
to return home.
The ladies of this community will give an oyster supper at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Grant Chapman Saturday evening. Everybody is invited to come and
enjoy an evening of fun.
A pleasant family gathering was held at the M. J. Lancaster home on New
Years Day, the affair being in the form of a dinner. Miss Blanche Brandon,
Lucy Teager, Mae Beattie, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Beattie, from LeMars, and Mr.
and Mrs. E. Lancaster and family, comprised the list of guests.
BRUNSVILLE: (Special Correspondence)
Little Elizabeth Marienau has been quite sick the past week.
Mrs. Duncan Robertson, west of town, is on the sick list.
Paul Yule left on the noon train on Tuesday for Geneva, Wisconsin.
Mr. and Mrs. Sylvan Locer entertained company Wednesday evening.
Miss Emma Jaster is helping Mrs. Richards in the restaurant at present.
The directors of the Farmers elevator held a special meeting Tuesday.
Mrs. Sylvan Locer spent Monday and Tuesday at the home of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. D. Robertson.
Mrs. John Dirks is visiting friends and relatives in Nebraska this week.
John Mitchell, of Sioux City, came up Monday to attend Otto Wendschuh’s
sale.
Mrs. J. Heeren and daughter, Marie, were Brunsville callers the first of the
week.
Miss Joe E. Erickson returned to Sioux City Monday to resume her studies at
Morningside college.
Mrs. Arthur Erickson and son, Wallace, were pleasant callers at the Mitchell
home Tuesday afternoon.
Carlyle Kennedy has taken up his work at the LeMars high school again after
a two week’s vacation.
C. B. Elsen, of LeMars, had charge of the Brunsville bank Wednesday while
Jobe Kennedy, the cashier, was clerking John Redlef’s sale.
The Gabel and Diediker schools will hold a program and basket social at the
latter school house Friday evening, January 9, 1914. Everybody invited.
Mr. Wilbur Ellis, who has been working for the Northwestern railroad the
past year, is taking a few weeks vacation at present.
The “Frie” held a social meeting in the hall Wednesday evening. The Craig
band furnished the music and the Mammen choir gave several selections and at
a late hour refreshments were served and everyone went home reporting a fine
time.
LeMars Sentinel
January 12, 1914
SENEY: (Special Correspondence)
M. L. Johnson is confined to his home and is seriously ill with pneumonia.
Reuben Remer and Harold Bogen, from LeMars, were callers here the first of
the week.
Mrs. Jessie Kennedy and son, Emerson, are making a visit at the Frank March
home at Akron.
Mrs. Will Aird and children, John and Lois, arrived here Wednesday and are
visiting at the J. M. Whitman home.
Miss Mae Beattie, from LeMars, came up the first of the week and visited her
sister, Mrs. M. J. Lancaster.
Miss Mae Reeves, from Sioux City, came up Tuesday and spent New Years with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reeves.
Mrs. J. A. Haviland returned Tuesday morning from Chicago, Ill., where she
went to attend the funeral of her brother, Mr. Joe Clark.
Dr. Chipperfield, from Sioux City, gave us a fine sermon Sunday morning. In
the evening he preached in the Struble M.E. Church.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lundgren and family and Miss Marie McKnight spent
Christmas day at Worthington, Minn., with relatives, making the trip in
Lundgren's car.
Mr. and Mrs. Randolph and daughter, Lulu, returned to their home at
Garretson, S.D., Tuesday morning, after making a visit with Mrs. Mary
Britton.
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Whitman, from LeMars, Mr. and Mrs. Will Aird and children
from Sutherland, were New Years dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Whitman.
Little Ethel, Miles and Helen Warner came down from Mountain Lake, Minn.,
and are making an extended visit with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Miles
Kennedy.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rees and son, Marshall, and little Florence and Mabelle
Penning met with an accident last week. While driving home, the reach on
the buggy broke, throwing the occupants out. The horses did not run away
and no damage was done outside of the few minor bruises to Mrs. Rees and
children.
MILLNERVILLE: (Special Correspondence)
Fred Hunter and May Warren, who were married last week, have gone to Peru,
Iowa, to spend several weeks with Mr. Husted's parents. [the newspaper
printed the name as Hunter and then at the end of the sentence spelled it
Husted....I transcribed what I see]
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Cross and Miss Winifred Fry went to Curlew, Iowa, on
Friday last. Waldon Fry accompanied the party as far as Merrill.
George Riley has not yet located in a new field, although his successor is
busy stocking up the store and doing business on his own account.
Little Johnny Bogenrief is still in a Sioux City hospital, although doing as
well as could be expected. His sister, Miss Blase Bogenrief, is staying
with him.
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Hunter were Sioux City visitors Monday. Miss Mabel
Hunter, who had been visiting friends in the city, returned with them.
The Bronawell family ate Christmas dinner at the Carlisle-May home. Mrs.
May returned with them Friday morning for a few days visit in her sister's
home.
Miss Jennie Lilly closed her school at No. 6 with an interesting program the
day before Christmas and will not reopen until the Monday after New Years.
Misses Fern and Gladys Clark and their brother, Ernest, are expected from
Nebraska to spend New Years with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Clark.
An entry 12x14 is being added to the high school building which will be used
for the wraps of the pupils. Some of the patrons of the school are doing
the work.
There will be no highschool on Thursday of this week. We understand that
the young people are planning a skating party on the Sioux that afternoon.
The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Carlisle will be sorry to hear that
their little daughter, Avis, is ill with pneumonia. Dr. Sloan, of Leeds,
has the case.
Jack Cassen ate Christmas dinner with Millnerville friends. He returned to
his home in Sioux City the latter part of the week where he expected to
spend New Years.
We understand that the young gentlemen (?) who made up the recent chivalrie
party got left all around and had their trouble for their pains all on
account of wanting too much.
Joe Mellette is helping his brother, Victor, keep bachelor's hall on the
Millnerville farm. Ubald was able to be moved to his home in Jefferson last
week and his sister, Mary, accompanied him.
Misses Gladys Mills and Edith Cilley won the two prizes, a diamond ring and
a gold watch, respectively in the voting contest which had been running for
some time at Cunningham's in Westfield.
BRUNSVILLE: (Special Correspondence)
The repairs in the hardware store are nearly finished.
G. Benton, our new blacksmith, is ready for business.
Louie Borchers and wife left for Sioux City Wednesday evening.
Ernest Marienau, who has been seriously ill, is up and around.
Rev. Butler, of LeMars, was present at the program Tuesday evening.
HINTON GAZETTE
JANUARY 15, 1914
EAST PERRY PICKUPS
Mrs. John Ernst who has been quite ill the past week is some better.
Mrs. Frank Rollins who has been under the doctor’s care for two months is improving slowly.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gruber and family spent Sunday at Leeds visiting friends.
Mattie and Tissie Haydon spent Saturday with their sister, Mrs. Edward Garvey and family.
Wolves are getting quite thick in our neighborhood. M. T. Mansfield had the misfortune to loose one of his sheep by them last week. Three wolves have been seen on several occasion in the morning.
Frank Rollins is the owner of a fine new 6 horse power engine. He will use it to throw water as he has had considerable trouble lately his well is very deep task and made pumping a hard task for such a large number of stock.
A number from here attended the Carlisle and May sale last Wednesday. Everything sold well and a large crowd were present. Mr. Carlisle and May expect to leave for their new home in Minnesota the latter part of February.
In response to a telegram announcing the serious illness of her son Leo: Mrs. Chas Kelley left for Dante, South Dakota, Tuesday morning. Her two sons have been visiting their uncle, Eugene Heath, since Christmas. On arriving there, we heard that Mrs. Kelly found her son Leo much improved, he having a severe case of measles. The other boy had the misfortune to let a green log fall on his foot and he is suffering from a crushed foot.
JAMES NEWS
George Armstrong moved his household goods and family to his farm east of town last Monday.
Miss Lulu Woolworth of Sioux City is visiting at the home of her brother, Percy Woolworth.
Mrs. Rebecca Noble of Leeds is visiting at the home on A. W. Haller.
Miss Jessie Pence, teacher of the Hayden school, will give an entertainment and basket social, January 16.
Percy Woolworth moved last Saturday to the Grover farm one mile south-east of town where he will farm the coming season.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas Barkley, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Babcock and Mr. Will Hansen of Moville were Sunday callers at the Chas Croston home.
LOCAL AND PERSONNAL
The valuable horse of Mr. George Beaulieu which fell into the Hauff Bro’s plate glass some time ago at Merrill died one day last week.
Editor Bancroft former editor of the Gazette has sold his paper at Winnebago, Nebraska, and will shortly move to Minneapolis and go into the manufacture of his patented weather strip for doors.
Mrs. Elsie Welch and daughters, Grace and Margaret, went to Dakota City Sunday and spent the day with a sister who is in quite poor health.
CUPID’S VICTIMS
Marriage licenses were issued Monday at the county clerk’s office in LeMars to Frank E. March, Hinton and Myrtle M Bennett of Leeds; Bert Hoss and Clara Dennler both of Merrill; Herbert C. Ludwig of Leeds and Catherine M. Casper of Hinton; Peter Casper of Hinton and Emma C Ludwig of Leeds.
CHINA WEDDING CELEBRATED
SUNDAY January 11th a china wedding celebrated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Winter a mile east of Hinton was the occasion for the gathering at a bountifully heaped festal board of about two dozen relatives. A good old fashioned dinner intersperced with good cheer and reminisences followed by remembrances in the shape of china was the order of the day. Mr. and Mrs. Dietrich Winter of Hinton and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Schneider of Merrill were among the guests.
Akron Register
January 22, 1914
ADAVILLE ITEMS: (Special Correspondence)
A few have commenced to move.
Pete Braun ws called to LeMars last week by the illness of his father.
Mrs. Clara Miller left Saturday to visit a few days in Aurelia, Ia.
From there she will go to Dixon, Ill., to visit her aged mother.
W. M. Parker shipped cattle Tuesday.
Mrs. W. Parker and Mrs. E. Stinton autoed to Sioux City Friday.
Mrs. J. D. Tindall is on the sick list.
C. E. Fletcher left Saturday to visit relatives at Morrison, Ill.
Miss Pearl Waddington has returned to Sioux City.
Mrs. Frank Lemon, of LeMars, visited a few days last week with her
sister, Mrs. Will Spies.
Mr. and Mrs. Louie LaBahn, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Oaks, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred
LaBahn were Sunday guests at the Fred Attrill home, near Akron.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Stinton entertained as Sunday guests Mr. and Mrs. O. F.
Gaston and Fred Thompson, of Sioux City, and Mrs. Lucetta Hoffman.
Dan Miller, of this place, and Miss Elsie Isenminger, of Canton, S.D.,
were married in Sioux City on Thursday of last week. Mr. Miller is the
Adaville storekeeper and Miss Isenminger has been clerking in his store
the past six months. Their friends wish them a long and happy wedded
life.
A Bible study class has been organized by the young people here. The
name of the book is Supplemental Bible Studies. Rev. G. Harry Varce is
the instructor, and wishes every one that care to join the study to do
so at the first of the book. The class meets every Thursday evening at
the church.
PLEASANT HILL: (Special Correspondence)
DIED: Mrs. Frances Becker, January 9, 1914, aged 78 years, 9 months and
29 days, after a long and severe illness.
Deceased was born in the state of New York, March 11, 1835, where she
lived until 1840 when her parents moved to Illinois. She was married
to Leonard H. Becker and they settled on a homestead in Clay county,
S.D., in 1868 which has been her home ever since. Her husband died four
years ago and one son, Albert, about fourteen years ago. She leaves six
sons and four daughters to mourn her departure as follows: William, of
Edgemont, Mont.; Wallace, of Akron, Ia.; Monroe, of Kimball, S.D.;
Frank, of Yates, Mont.; C. V., of Burbank, S.D.; Harry A., of Yates,
Mont.; Mrs. Emma Givings, of Lincoln, Neb.; Mrs. Alice Kagarice, of
Wilcox, Mont.; Mrs. Kate Anderson, of Platte, S.D.; Mrs. Rose Dillion,
of Presho, S.D. All were at the bedside of their mother at the time of
her death, except William and Harry, who were unable to come.
We wish to extend our sympathy to the bereaved children in their hour of
sorrow.
The funeral was held at the Pleasant Hill U.B. church, Sunday, January
11, where she is laid to rest beside her husband.
HAPPY HOLLOW: (Special Correspondence)
George Gronemeyer and sister, Caroline, were callers in Chatsworth
Saturday.
Little Cora Meether has been on the sick list, but a this writing is
much improved.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Barinsky visited at the Fred Gronemeyer, Jr. home
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Lorensen visited with relatives and friends in
Hawarden from Saturday until Monday.
John Barinsky and sisters, Pauline and Ella, were callers to Craig
Saturday.
Louis Meether was a business caller in Chatsworth Monday.
Nick Willer drove out to carloads of cattle to ranch one day last week.
HINTON GAZETTE
JANUARY 22, 1914
EAST PERRY PICKUPS
John Jebsen is hauling sand from Louie Montangue’s place to be used next spring in putting up a new buildings.
Mrs. Frank Rollins who has been quite ill for the past two months had a relapse last Saturday night.
William and Frances Ferguson were in Sioux City Monday and helped Mr. Murrill drive out a fine bunch of cattle from the yards.
Mrs. Bert Hancock and son James, of Westfield, Iowa, arrived in James last Friday and spent several days at the home of her mother, Mrs. R. S. Bennett, and her brother, J. W. Bennett and family.
The children's names who appear on the roll of honor for the month ending are Marie and Pearl Bennett, Rosa Gruber, Freda Pence, Cecil Watje, Eddie, Johnie and Joe Mansfield, and Willie Gruber—-Miss Petersen, teacher.
A BAD FIRE
The blacksmith shop of F. W. Dahlman, together with contents, including two valuable horses belonging to Herman Dahlman was destroyed by fire Monday night. The township hall just east of the building was also burned. The fire was discovered in the north end of the building about midnight by George Klaiber who gave the alarm by ringing the fire bell. Prompt action by the citizens prevented the fire from spreading. This and the wind blowing from the west probably saved the town. Mr. Dahlman’s loss will be near $4000.00 on the building and contents. It was insured for &2000.00. The township hall was valued at about $1000.00 and carried insurance of $600.00.
JAMES NEWS
Erma Lukeshawn of Leeds is assisting Mrs. John Kalas with her housework.
Lewis Haller came down Monday from Lake Mills, Iowa, to spend the week with her son, Arthur.
A large number of young people pleasantly surprised Miss Myrtle Stolt Monday evening, it being her seventeenth birthday.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
George March was taken suddenly ill last Saturday and is confined to the house.
Mrs. Henry Smid who has been quite ill for the past month is about the same.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stevens, a baby boy, Sunday afternoon, January 18th.
Mrs. George March was taken seriously ill last Sunday with an attack on heart trouble and at this writing is about the same.
The three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Barrett was severely injured by falling on a teacup last Thursday cutting his forehead open. He was brought to the office of Dr. Robbins, who dressed the wound.
BENNETT—MARCH
On Tuesday Frank E. March of this city and Miss Myrtle M. Bennett of Leeds were united in marriage while in Sioux City. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bennett of Perry township and had a host of friends who wishes her joy and happiness through life. The bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. George March of this city and is well known among the younger social set.
E. S. Townsend, the other editor and publisher of the Globe-Post, was married last September to Miss Hazel Herron of LeMars. The wedding was kept a secret until it was announced last week and their large circle of friends were greatly surprised to hear of their marriage.
Special for Saturday, January 24, at the Hinton Market
Bacon by strip 18c-20c lb.
Beef steak per lb 22c
Oysters per quart 44c
Sugar 18 lbs. For $1.00
Coffee, per lb. 18c to 25c
Corn 3 cans for 25c
English walnuts 2 lbs. 25c
Will pay 10 cents per pound for good hens.
GEORGE MARCH ,Prop
Hinton, Iowa.
LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
Friday, January 23, 1914
HELMKE-BINNEBOESE WEDDING
Lincoln Township boy Takes Bride in Kossuth County
A pretty church wedding took place in St. Paul’s German church at Whittemore, Iowa, on January 16th at 10:30 a.m., when Miss Emma A. Helmke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Helmke, became the bride of Albert H. Binneboese, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Binneboese, of Hinton. The bridal couple were attended by Miss Minnie Binneboese, a sister of the groom, and Miss Elsie Helmke, a cousin of the bride, who acted as bridesmaids, and Fred Helmke, a brother of the bride, and Harry Helmke, a cousin of the bride, as groomsmen. The bridal gown was of crepe de chine blue, made in entraine. The bridal veil was held in place by a spray of white roses, and the bride’s bouquet was of carnations. The bridesmaids were attired in a pretty costume of white brocaded messaline silk. After the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the home of the bride’s parents on Broadway where the home was prettily decorated in blue and white. In the center of the room hung a large white wedding bell. The bride and groom received many useful wedding gifts, among them being cut glass, chinaware and many other gifts.
The bride is a popular young lady of fine qualities. The groom is a well known young farmer of Plymouth county. The bride and groom have many warm friends who wish them much joy and happiness. Mr. and Mrs. Binneboese left on the morning train for Hinton for a visit in the groom’s parents home and will remain there until spring.
Out of town guests who attended the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Helmke and daughters, Elsie and Martha, of Emmetsburg; Mr. and Mrs. R. Kennetz, of Emmetsburg; Mr. and Mrs. George Schacht, of Fenton; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lunsman, Mason City; Mr. and Mrs. August Binneboese, son John and daughters, Minnie and Wanda, of Hinton; Miss Anna Helmke, of Mankato, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. F. Harmes and family, Mrs. George Helmke and son, Harry, all of West Bend.
MIKE LANG MARRIED.
Bride is Well Known Sioux County Young Woman
Struble Journal: Miss Martha Dennenbring and Mr. Michael E. Lang were united in marriage at three o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the home of the bride’s mother in Washington township. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Schmidt, pastor of the German Lutheran Church, of Ireton, in the presence of about forty relatives and friends. Miss Annie Dennenbring, a sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, and Mr. George Lang, a brother of the groom, was best man. After the congratulations were offered the guests were seated to a sumptuous wedding feast. Merrymaking and feasting continued during the afternoon and evening. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. August Dennenbring and has grown from childhood in Washington township. She is an accomplished young lady and is highly respected by all who know her. The groom is one of our successful young farmers who has lived here since childhood and is a young man of good habits and sterling worth.
The young couple will make their home on the Lang farm three and a half miles southeast of here.
OVERCOAT RECOVERED.
Thief Had Hidden Booty in Press of Flight.
A boys overcoat and some groceries were found under some shingles in the premises at the rear of Frank’s Café yesterday. Mr. Davis notified Marshal Sudmeyer of the find and the officer found the owner, D. M. Goldie, of Washington township. The articles were stolen from Mr. Goldie’s wagon some three weeks ago. The thief who was followed at the time of the theft by Mr. Goldie’s son, who saw him grab the coat, evidently was pressed and hid the articles and didn’t get a further chance to regain his booty.
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LeMars Sentinel, LeMars, (Plymouth), Iowa, Tuesday, January 27,
1914, Page 1, Column 1:
OLD RESIDENT IS DEAD
PIONEER WOMAN DIES AFTER A BRIEF ILLNESS
ILL A FEW DAYS WITH PNEUMONIA
Mrs. Neville Redmon Passes Away At Her Home in America Township on Saturday
Night
Three months and a day from the date of her husband's death, Mrs. N.
Redmon, of America township, succumbed to a brief illness. Her death
occurred on Saturday night after a few hours illness. She was suffering
from a slight attack of pneumonia but during the day and evening was feeling
much better and ate a good supper. Shortly after she retired to rest her
son, D. D. Redmon, heard her coughing violently and going to her room asked
her if he had not better call a neighbor to her assistance and summon a
doctor. Before the physician arrived Mrs. Redmon had passed away.
The deceased was seventy-five years of age and was born in Grant
county, Wisconsin. Her maiden name was Mary B. Tullis. She came to this
part of Iowa in the very early days of settlement and when a young woman was
united in marriage with a Mr. Robinson. She was united in marriage
twenty-five years ago with Neville Redmon at Merrill and lived on the Redmon
homestead three miles southwest of town from that time until the day of her
death. Early in life Mrs. Redmon joined the Free Will Baptist church of
which she was a member for several years. Later she affiliated with the
Congregational church. She was a good Christian woman, highly respected in
the community. She never had any children but was devoted to her
stepchildren who are left to mourn her death. They are, Alfred Redmon, of
Omaha; L. D. Redmon, of Anoka, Neb.; Mrs. Henry Liesenger, of America
township; G. S. Redmon, of Pipestone, Minnesota; Mrs. A. Demaray, of
Jackson, Neb.; W. N. Redmon, of Bonesteel, S. D.; J. G. Redmon, of LeMars;
Mrs. Etta Corkins, of Woodstock, N. Y.; Mrs. Bertha Fowler, of LeMars; Mrs.
A. Tucker, of Merrill. The funeral will be held this Tuesday afternoon at
two o'clock at the First Congregational church.
THE HINTON GAZETTE
JANUARY 29, 1914
A SURPRISE PARTY
A birthday surprise party was planned and carried out on Mr. William Thompson at the home of his sister; Mr.and Mrs. Ora Weinrich Tuesday evening, January 27. There being thirty-eight present. Music and games were the features of the evening. At midnight a luncheon was served. After which a birthday cake decorated with twenty-one candles was presented to Mr. Thompson with many other birthday gifts of remembrance.
A FAREWELL SURPRISE.
Last Wednesday evening a large number of neighbors and friends gave Mr. and Mrs. Carey A. Busher a farewell surprise party, before they move to their future home at Marshall, Minnesota. Mr. and Mrs. Busher was presented with a beautiful library table as a token of remembrance.
MELBOURNE NEWS
Miss Helen Winter has been on the sick list the past two weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schindel visited at the Paul Rosburg home last Sunday.
Mr. John Lawerence of Council Bluffs is visiting with his friend, Richard Winter and family this week.
Mr. John Smith of Merrill visited his sister, Mrs. Richard Winter and family last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Brehm and son Floyd and daughter Jeanette are visiting with relatives at Council Bluffs, Iowa, this weeks.
Mr. George Spies and Miss Albena Spies visited with Albert Spies and family at Valley Springs, South Dakota.
EAST PERRY PICKUPS
Miss Mary Rollins has been visiting the past week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Zemor.
A number from here attended the Art Haller sale east of James. A large crowd was present and things sold well.
Mrs. Charles Kelley returned home Monday from Dakota. She brought one of the boys home but left the older one there until he fully recovers from the measles.
Mrs. D. M. Baker of Perry Creek is visiting at the home of her son, Art Baker and family.
Mrs. John Ernst who has been quite ill for some time is able to be around again.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank March of Hinton spent last Sunday with Mrs. March’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bennett.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bennett are the proud parents of an eight pound baby girl that came to their home Saturday, January 24.
Louis, ten year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson, is recovering from an attack of pneumonia.
Miss Mae Garvey went to Leeds last Sunday and spent the day with her brother, William Garvey and family.
Born: to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Soule, baby boy Sunday night, January 25th. Mother and child doing well.
Lewis Bahmer had the misfortune to get his right hand badly cut Monday afternoon while at work around a corn sheller.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bennett of East Perry, a baby girl, Saturday morning.
The two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Lebahn is reported quite ill from an attack of lagrippe.
BLACKMORE- STEPHENS
At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Blackmore, at 2:00 o’clock Tuesday afternoon their eldest daughter, Hattie Blackmore, was united in marriage to Edward Stephens. A large number of relatives and friends were present. The young people will begin housekeeping on the George Ellison farm between Hinton and Merrill.
LeMars Sentinel, LeMars, (Plymouth), Iowa, Friday, January 30,
1914, Page 1, Column 1:
Mrs. William Sardeson, of Sioux City, died at a hospital in that town
on Saturday at the age of fifty-two years. She had been ill for the past
year, following an operation for internal trouble. Mrs. Sardeson spent many
years of her life in this vicinity. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Osborne.
She was a daughter of David Osborne, living in Sioux County, and her
brothers reside in Fredonia township. She was married at Seney in 1882
(error--1883).
Mr. and Mrs. Sardeson moved to Sioux City about fifteen years ago. She
is survived by her husband, three daughters, and four sons who are: Mrs.
Peter Moir, of Orange City, Mrs. I. S. (sic--I. F.) Monroe, of Sioux City;
Mrs. Lewis Gunther (sic--Louis Gauthier), of Salix, Iowa, and Merrill
(sic--Merrell), Richard, Steward (sic--Stuart) and Stephen at home.
Mrs. Sardeson was beloved and esteemed by a large circle of friends who
extend sympathy to the bereaved relatives.