Iowa Old Press
LeMars Sentinel
January 1, 1915
PLYMOUTH COUNTY NEWS
From Our Special Correspondents and County Exchanges
SENEY: (Special Correspondence)
Robert Reeves is on the sick list this week.
The school children are enjoying a week's vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. Mouw, of Sioux City, were callers here Monday.
Mrs. Robert Reeves enjoyed a short visit with her sister from Wagner, S.
D.
Miss Carol Pech is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hilton at Ireton this
week.
Mrs. B. H. Cooper, of Elgin, Neb., is visiting in the Jonathan Alderson
home.
Fred Moore and Dr. Knoop, of LeMars, were callers here the first of the
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Will H. Hawkins spent Christmas Day with Dr. Mc Gogney, at
Rolfe.
Paul Reeves was on the sick list a few days last week, suffering with an
ulcerated tooth.
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Lembach, of Hastings, Neb., are guest in the home of
Rev. and Mrs. G.F. Wood.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schaffhausen left last week and spent Christmas with
relative at St. Paul.
Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Rees and son, Marshall, enjoyed Christmas Day at the
home of Mrs. E. Penning.
Mr. and Mrs. Z. Rayburn are enjoying a visit with their nephew, Vern
Rayburn, of Hurley, S.D.
The trustees of the church and the officers of the Sunday School held a
meeting at the parsonage Monday.
R. A. Hawkins, L. D. Baldwin and Albert Lundgren shipped hogs to Sioux
City the first of the week.
Miss Mae Osborne and C. L. Britton spent Christmas evening with the
latter's uncle, Chas. Bowner, near Maurice.
Chas. and Moritz Kunath returned to Jefferson, S.D., after spending
Christmas with their mother, Mrs. Otto Knop.
Little Ethel, Miles and Helen Warner, of Mountain Lake, Minn., aver
visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Miles Kennedy.
W. J. Jorman, of St. Paul, is acting as relief agent here in the Mr.
Schaffhausen's absence.
Mrs. Will Aird and children arrived here the first of the week from
Osage and is visiting at the J. M. Whitman home.
T. W. Potter, of Fayette, and Robert Potter, of Sheldon, are enjoying a
visit with their sister and daughter, Mrs. Robert Reeves.
The oyster supper given by the second division of the Ladies Aid in the
hall last Wednesday evening proved to be a grand success. The social
time was enjoyed by all.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Junkee and son, Orville, of Centerville, S.D., are
visiting in the home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Falke.
Miss Ruth Rayburn, who is teaching school near Cedar Rapids, visited a
few days here last week with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Z.
Rayburn.
Miss Hazel Walkup entertained a few friends at her home on Christmas
day. The afternoon hours were spent in playing games and all had a very
enjoyable time.
Pine Grove Grange No. 2101 will hold its regular meeting in the Seney
hall Friday, January 1, 1915. New members will be taken in and the new
officers will be installed. At the close of the evening, refreshments
will be served.
Mr. and Mrs. John Osborne gave a large reunion at their home on
Christmas Day. The relatives in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. A.
Haviland, Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Haviland and family, Mr. Osborne and sons,
of Sioux County, and Mr. and Mrs. John Reeves, of LeMars.
C. L. Britton entertained a few friends at his home on Monday evening in
honor of Charley and Albert Ewin, who moved to Corsica, S. D. The
evening was spent in games and other amusements and at a late hour a
nice lunch was served.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Lancaster, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Moore and family,
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Rees and family were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Al McArthur on Christmas.
M. Ewin and daughter, Mrs. Iona Clark and children, Chas. Ewin and
Albert Ewin left Tuesday morning for Corsica, S. D., where they intend
to make their new home and live on the farm owned by Mrs. Clark.
Charles and Albert made the trip with a sleigh.
[Transcriber's note: this is approx. 250 miles..quite a trip by sleigh in
January for those two young men! Eventually Charles became my Grandfather.
Transcribed by Linda Ewin Ziemann.]
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Bray entertained a few relatives and friends at the
home last Sunday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hawkins, it being
their thirty-sixth wedding anniversary. A very bountiful dinner was
served by the hostess to which all did ample justice. The guests
included Mr. and Mrs. Allie Hawkins, Albert Hawkins, Will Buss, Mr. and
Mrs. J. M. Whitman and Miss Grace Whitman.
A family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Cook when
they presided at an enjoyable Christmas celebration, their party
including Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Reeves and Miss Jessie, Mr. and Mrs.
George Hughes and Miss Vera, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Becker and family, Mr.
and Mrs. Will Reeves and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Reeves and family,
and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reeves and family.
The funeral of Clarence Wallenga was held here in the church last Monday
afternoon when a large crowd of friends were in attendance. Mr. W. W.
Jeffers of Sioux City had charge of the service. Besides the bereaved
parents, he leaves one sister and five brothers to mourn his death.
They are Miss Jennie Wallenga, Bert, Oscar, Joe, Harry, all of Hull,
Iowa, and John who lives in this vicinity. Sympathy is extended to the
family at this sad time.
DUBOIS CREEK: (Special Correspondence)
Albert Mann, of LeMars, is visiting at the Ernest Gabel home.
Ernest Gabel marketed hogs in Akron one day the past week.
Al Koppert spent Christmas Day at the Ben Toel home near Brunsville.
G. C. Rembe came home from the hospital in Sioux City Thursday.
Nick Willer and Henry Luschen made a business trip to LeMars Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Albert spent Christmas Day with relatives near
LeMars.
Mr. and Mrs. M. Gabel, James Gabel and Hugh McCurdy drove to Akron
Christmas Eve.
Mrs. Trafford, of LeMars, has been staying at the Carl Schwiesow home
the past few days.
Harry Laughton, of LeMars, was a caller at the Louis Meether home on
Thursday.
Martin Ball and family, of Hawarden, visited at the Nick Willer home
Sunday.
Chas. Schmidt, of Lowden, Iowa, came Thursday for a visit at the Wm.
Barinsky home.
The dance at the John Helmrich home Saturday night was well attended. A
fine time was had by all.
Will Barinsky returned Thursday from Millboro, S. D., where he has been
visiting relatives the past few weeks.
Miss Laura Laughton, teacher in district No. 1, went to her home near
LeMars Thursday to spend Christmas and over Sunday with her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schwiesow mourn the loss of their infant son, who
passed away Saturday afternoon. The little one was laid to rest in the
LeMars cemetery on Tuesday. The family have the sympathy of their
friends and neighbors.
MILLNERVILLE: (Special Correspondence)
Mrs. Tony Breinzo is visiting near Jefferson, S.D.
Freeman Broulette marketed oats at Jefferson on Monday.
Geo. Knittle is hauling corn to C. P. Knapp this week.
Mr. Clark marketed hogs at the Sioux City yards Monday.
Len Stevens marketed some cattle at Jefferson Monday.
The Lawrence Brothers marketed poultry at Sioux City the past week.
Mrs. A. Fursee and Mrs. H. Fursee were Sioux City visitors the past
week.
Mrs. and Mrs. C. K. James returned from their wedding trip the past
week.
Miss Atta Rosenbaum returned from visiting with relatives at Sioux Falls
the past week.
Miss Bessie Cushing went to Sioux City Saturday to spend her vacation
with her parents.
Miss Gladys Cross, of Curlew, Iowa, is visiting at the home of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Fry.
Will Nason and wife, of Sioux Falls, visited relatives in this vicinity
the past week.
Will Lawrence shelled corn Monday. Hammel's sheller did the work.
Mrs. Stevens and daughter, Jessie, of Westfield, spent Christmas with
Len Stevens and family.
Miss Hazel Mulhren came out from Sioux City to spend her Christmas
vacation with her parents and other relatives.
The friends of Dr. Brunner were sorry to hear of the accident which
befell the doctor the past week while cranking his car and hope for his
speedy recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mackey and children, from Charter Oak, spent
Christmas at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Mulhren.
A very interesting program was given at Bethel church Thursday evening
after which the many presents were given out from the Christmas tree.
JOHNSON: (Special Correspondence)
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Utesch sale on Wednesday was quite largely attended.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Miller were in Sioux City on business on Saturday.
Mrs. M. J. Miller visited in LeMars on Thursday and Friday.
Sieben Siebens, who underwent an operation is improving at the LeMars
hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hulz spent Christmas Eve at the Henry Hulz, Sr., home
in Preston township.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Raber and children left for Fremont, Neb, on Wednesday
for a visit with Mr. Raber's father.
Fred Raber was quite seriously ill on Sunday and medical aid had to be
summoned. His condition is now slightly improved.
Misses Katie and Clara Westagard, Chris Westagard and Charles Boltman,
of Sioux county, Charles Schmidt of Lowden, Iowa, Will and John
Barinsky, Annie Hillrichs, Pauline and Ella Barinsky of Preston, were
guests at the J. H. Barinsky home on Sunday.
The funeral of Mr. Schuster was held at the Preston township Lutheran
church on Saturday. Mr. Schuster had been making his home with his
daughter, Mrs. Walter Schleuter. A son, who lives at Richgrove,
California, came to attend the funeral.
HINTON GAZETTE
JANUARY 7, 1915
EAST PERRY PICKUPS
Mrs. E. Bennett of James is quite ill with dropsy.
J. W. Bennett and family spent Friday with Mr. Bennett's mother at James
who is failing in health.
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Ferguson spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rusk.
Mr. and Mrs. William Ferguson and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Murrill were
Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. Ferguson.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bennett and Mr. and Mrs. Frank March were
entertained Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Woolworth.
Daniel and Byan Murphy who are spending winter with their uncle, Tom
Murray, spent a few days visiting with relatives in Sioux City.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. George Kunkel of Merrill, a baby girl.
About thirty-five relatives enjoyed a family reunion at the pleasant
country home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Knapp last Sunday. Those present were
Mr. and Mrs. John Casper and family, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Soule and family
of this city, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Harrison and family, Mr. and Mrs.
Herman Mathwig and Mrs. Sarah Soule also of Hinton.
HINTON GAZETTE
JANUARY 14, 1915
EAST PERRY PICKUPS
John Huffnman and sister visiting at the home of their sister, Mrs. V.
Bennett.
Clarence and Andrew Hogan are recovering slowly from an attack of the
lagrippe
William Ferguson has been shelling corn for Tom Murray and A VanDusen.
Charles Kelley has been suffering with an attack of neuralgia.
M. E. Bennett of Ethan, South Dakota, who was called here by the death
of his mother returned home Monday.
OBITUARY
Mrs. R. S. Bennett died at her home in James January 5, 1915, after
suffering five long years with that terrible disease dropsy. Mrs.
Bennett was born at Wolf Lake, Indiana, December 11, 1851. She was
united in marriage to Elias Bennett of Hecla, Indiana, October 20, 1872.
Thirty years ago they came to Sioux City and she has spent most of her
life near Leeds and James, excepting one year spent in Minnesota.
Besides the bereaved husband, She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Bert
Hancock of Westfield, Iowa, two sons J. W. Bennett of Hinton, Iowa, M.
E. Bennett of Ethan, S. D., another son died in infancy. Also two
sisters; Mrs. James Martin of Leeds, and Mrs. George Bennett of Sioux
City. Two brothers Jonah and J. W. Evans of Spooner, Wis., besides
fourteen grandchildren to whom she was much attached. Mrs. Bennett was a
patient sufferer. She was taken to a Sioux City hospital three times in
the past two years and underwent three operations, which gave her only
temporary relief. She was able to be about her home and help a little
with her house work until about six weeks ago when she became helpless
and had to be lifted up and down from her chair to her bed several times
each day. Two days before she died she became unconscious and did not
recognize anyone about her. She had the best of care but her Heavenly
Father had called her. She was a devoted mother and loving wife. There
was no appealing and worthy cause that did not find ready response from
her heart and hands as many friends and neighbors can freely testify yet
underlying all was an innate love for family and home for which no
sacrifice could be to great and in whose behalf all toil was pleasure.
While it is there she will be most missed and mourned her sad taking
away comes as a personal loss to the many who held and valued her
friendship and acquaintance and they mingle their sorrow with that of
the bereaved family. Funeral services were held at the Chapel at
Graceland cemetery Rev. G. W. Shideler of Hinton, preached a very
touching sermon. A large number of friends assembled to pay a last
tribute of respect to the deceased. Her son, M. E. Bennett, did not
arrive from Ethan, S. D., until his mother had passed away. The family
has our sympathy in their great loss. The pallbearers were; Ed
Bradstreet, John Jebson, George Armstrong, Mr. Stolt, J. Litterick, and
D. Creamer. Mrs. Bert Hancock, her daughter, deserves much credit for
the care she gave her mother during the last two months of her illness
as she cared for her night and day.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Miss Fannie Gibbs of Sioux City was a guest of her aunt, Mrs. R. D.
Markell.
Mrs. V. Weinrich went to Merrill and visited with her daughter, Mrs.
George Kunkel.
D. H. Hauff was called to Lincoln, Nebraska, by the sudden death of a
niece, Miss Mildred Hauff, whose funeral was held Saturday.
Mrs. Andrew Raven of LeMars visited at the home of her mother, Mrs.
Elizabeth Held.
Mr. and Mrs. M. Beers of Correctionville, Iowa, visited at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Markell.
Miss Lucille Schneider left one day last week for Brooking, S. D., where
she will visit her sister, Mrs. Irvin Taylor.
Mrs. C. Bailey of Woodstock, Minn., arrived in this city Wednesday for a
extended visit at the home of her brother, Earl Peron.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hodgson went to LeMars Sunday and were guests of Mrs.
Hodgson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Day.
LeMars Sentinel
James C. Gillespie, Publisher
Second class mail matter
Entered at LeMars, Iowa, postoffice as
Friday, January 15, 1915
WAS PIONEER WOMAN
MRS. WILLIAM MAXWELL DIES AT HOME IN KINGSLEY
WAS A NATIVE OF IRELAND
The Deceased Had Lived in Kingsley and Vicinity For the Past Thirty-five
Years and Was Widely Known—Was Mother of Sheriff Maxwell
Mrs. William Maxwell, one of the pioneer women of Plymouth County, died at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. L. Irons, in Kingsley, on Wednesday
morning at half past ten following a long illness. Death was due to
diseases and complications brought on by advancing age. For the past three
years, Mrs. Maxwell had been in ailing health.
The deceased had been a resident of Plymouth County for thirty-five years
and was widely known in Kingsley and vicinity.
Mary Anne Maxwell was a native of Ireland and was born at Cookstown, County
Tyrone, on April 17, 1841. There she was educated and grew to young
womanhood. She was united in marriage in her native place to William
Maxwell. Though of the same name, they were no relation. The marriage took
place on November 22, 1861. Three years later in 1864, the young couple
determined to emigrate to America and arrived in New York and made their
home at Staten Island. In 1868, they came west and located near Vail,
Crawford County, Iowa, where they farmed until 1880, when they came to
Plymouth County and located on a farm near Kingsley and she made her home in
this county ever since, with the exception of three years when she lived
with her sons, William and James on farm near Murdo, S.D.
Twelve children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell, six of them having
preceded their mother to the grave. Those left to mourn the death of a good
mother are: Sheriff Hugh Maxwell, of this city; John, David and William and
Mrs. C. L. Irons, of Kingsley; and Deputy Sheriff Jas. Maxwell, of LeMars.
Mr. Maxwell died in Kingsley on August 10, 1906.
The funeral will be held today at one o’clock at the Congregational church
in Kingsley.
Mrs. Maxwell was a devoted wife and mother, a homemaker in the highest sense
of the word, a good Christian, kind and neighborly in thought, word and
deed. She was of the band of pioneer women who so ably helped their
husbands and sons in the upbuilding and development of the western prairies
and the community.
PLYMOUTH COUNTY NEWS
From Our Special Correspondents
Throughout the County
MERRILL: (Special Correspondence)
Martha Kowalski has been quite sick this week.
Laura Pritchard, of Salem, S.D., visited a few days last week at the J.
W. Tarton home.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Todd and family will move to Sioux City where he is
now employed.
C. Strusholm, who has been employed as the Illinois Central depot during
the absence of Gus Russell, left Monday for Sulphur Springs, where he
will be depot agent. Gus Russell returned Sunday after a visit with
relatives in Colorado.
STRUBLE: (Special Correspondence)
Hugh McDonald of Ocheydan and C. R. McDonald of Hartington, Neb., were
visiting their mother here this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Bailey, of Barney, N.D., are here. They were called by the
death of James Edwards. Mr. Bailey is an old soldier and formerly a
state representative from Sioux county.
Tom Costello came home from Cavour, S. D., Monday where he was called by
the death of his mother. Tom's family remained for an indefinite time
to assist the aged father and sister.
T. K. Chapman, the father of the Chapman Brothers east of town, is
reported very ill. Brother Chapman celebrated his golden wedding a
number of years ago and was a pioneer settle of Sherman township where
he still owns a nice farm.
The annual meeting of the Farmers Elevator company was held Tuesday
afternoon. The attendance was small, perhaps due to lack of interest or
not being duly made public. The secretary's report of the past year
indicates a profit of $638. This is a happy surprise to the
stockholders as for many years they had only to contend with reverses.
Henry Ahlers, Jr., the present secretary, is an honest, efficient young
man and has made good as his report shows of the past year. The same
directory were elected for this year and are:
L.H. Henrich,
H. E. Mueller,
W.H. Deegan,
J.D. Siebels,
H.F. Becker.
All are good representative farmers and upright men, well known. With a
little more co-operation we hope to see our elevator forge to the front
and make Struble a good market. Much credit is due Ben Gerding, the
manager. A whole car of wheat was shipped to the Hull Roller Mills for
exchange of flour. In the meantime the mill closed down and our
elevator got neither flour or wheat. The question as to holding past
officials was raised. An agent is held responsible for his sub agent
"so the courts rule." However in this case the directors claim that
stuff was off before they knew it and too late for action.
SENEY: (Special Correspondence)
Miss Carol Pech was a LeMars visitor this week.
Mrs. J.M. Whitman was a LeMars visitor this week.
M.L. Johnson was a Sioux City visitor last Tuesday.
Miss Mamie Deegan was a Sioux City visitor last Saturday.
Miss Helen Ringer, Souris, N.D., was a caller here last week.
George Laughton shipped a carload of cattle to Sioux City Monday.
Ben Koeking, of Ashton, was a caller here the first of the week.
Rob Moir, of Mitchell, S.D., is visiting relatives in this community.
Albert Ewin returned from Corsica, S. D., and is visiting friends here.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Hickley, of Sioux Falls, S.D., were callers here
Saturday.
Little Franklin Mathern is confined to his home and is suffering with an
abscess in his ear.
Misses Jessie Laughton and Lillian Null were Sunday dinner guests of
Esther Cook.
August Witt moved his family and household goods last week to his new
farm east of LeMars.
Mrs. Langenhorst, of Hospers, visited a few days with her daughter, Mrs.
Harry Schaffhausen.
Mrs. W.C. Lancaster and daughter, Mrs. John Penning, were Sioux City
callers the first of the week.
John Lancaster attended a special meeting at the Holiness Mission in
Sioux City a few days last week.
Mrs. F. Pech, of LeMars, and Miss Eva Barton, of Anthon, were Sunday
visitors at the Pech brothers home.
Mrs. Benjamin Cooper returned to her home at Elgin, Neb., last week
after making an extended visit with relatives here.
Mrs. Will Kern, of LeMars, visited her last Wednesday as the guest of
Miss Vera Hughes.
Miss Winifred Fry, of Westfield, and Mrs. Gladys Cross, of Curlew, Iowa,
visited a few days last week with Mrs. Ira Lancaster.
Hon. Albert Stokes, Plymouth county's representative, left last Friday
for Des Moines to take up his official duties.
The Ladies Sewing Circle will meet next Thursday afternoon, January 21,
at the home of Mrs. Martha Bray. The ladies are planning on giving a
bazaar in the near future.
The Home Missionary Society will meet at the home of Miss Grace Whitman
next Wednesday afternoon, January 20th, 1915. The hostess will be
assisted by Miss Lillian Utech, Miss Verna McArthur, and Miss Z.
Rayburn.
E.F. Anstine entertained the Brotherhood class last Wednesday evening at
his home. Election of officers took place after which the evening hours
were spent in games and music. At the close of the evening refreshments
were served.
Pine Grove grange will hold its regular meeting in Seney hall Friday
night, January 15th. The following program will be given: instrumental
music, Irene Cook; What Varieties of Apples are Best Suited to Our
Section, J.H. Walkup; Short Sketch of the Life of McKinley, Mary
Rayburn; duet, Mr. and Mrs. Allie Hawkins; Home Attractions for Long
Winter Evenings, Henry Penning; song, by the grange.
Mrs. Miles Kennedy presided as hostess last Wednesday evening in honor
of her Sunday School class at which time the new class book was
explained by Rev. Geo. F. Wood. A souvenir spoon was then presented to
Mrs. Ed. Buss from the class, the presentation speech being made by Mrs.
Kennedy. The remained of the evening hours were spent in all kinds of
games and music and latter a nice luncheon was served and the guests
departed for their homes declaring Mrs. Kennedy a royal entertainer.
JOHNSON: (Special Correspondent)
The John Johnson sale on Wednesday was largely attended.
Nick Molzen marketed a carload of cattle in Sioux City Wednesday.
The Charles Pausch sale which was advertised to take place January 12,
has been postponed until January 18.
Quite a large number from here attended the Farmers Elevator meeting at
Brunsville Tuesday.
Charles Schmidt, of Lowden, who has been visiting relatives here, left
this week to visit friends at Anthon.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Taylor, of Westfield township, visited with Mrs.
Taylor's mother, Grandma McInnis, on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Raber and children returned from Fremont, Neb., on
Tuesday after spending the holidays with relatives there.
A birthday celebration was given for John Molzen and Mrs. Henry
Schwiesow by Mr. and Mrs. Nic Molzen on Sunday when a company of
relatives and friends gathered and enjoyed a good time.
REMSEN: (Special Correspondence)
Jim Ludwig shelled corn Monday.
John Gaden shelled corn on Monday.
David Cook is assisting Peter Galles sawing wood.
Anton Willberding was a business caller in Correctionville last week.
Mrs. Ernest entertained the Ladies Aid Society on Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. John Groth have returned from a visit with relatives in
Sibley.
A number of young folks were entertained at the Henry Dorr home
Wednesday evening.
A sleighing party enjoyed a pleasant evening at the Will Wendt home on
Thursday evening.
Hugo Kottman, who was operated upon for appendicitis in Sioux City, is
progressing favorably.
J. C. Day shipped a carload of cattle to Sioux City on Friday and
accompanied the shipment.
Barney Deiterman left on Tuesday for Hot Springs, Ark., where he will
take treatments for rheumatism.
Herman and Henry Schoog shipped a carload of hogs to Sioux City on
Friday and Herman accompanied the shipment.
A number of young folks from the vicinity enjoyed the play, "The
Virginian" in Remsen at the Grand on Sunday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Tonsfeldt and son, Merle Edward Tonsfeldt, Miss Emma
Tonsfeldt, and Mrs. and Mrs. J.C. Day were dinner guests at the R. Lang
home on Sunday.
UNION: (Special Correspondence)
Bert Cliff and family returned to their home in Nebraska Saturday.
Mrs. James Mase is not getting well as quickly as her friends desire.
Mrs. Thomas Eyres and daughter, Helen, were Sioux City visitors Friday.
Conrad Kohl has lost two horses from blood poisoning during the past
week.
Jim Milton has been helping Will McCartney put up ice on the Edwards
farm.
John Milton is on the sick list this week and Garrett Boom is doing his
chores.
Mrs. Young is home from LeMars where she spent three weeks with her
daughter.
The young people enjoyed a skating party at the Thomas Eyres home on
Friday evening.
The Hustlers will hold a business meeting at the H. M. Johnson home
Friday evening.
Blacksmith Janssen has been kept very busy shoeing horses since the snow
thawed.
The people of Mt. Hope vicinity held prayer meeting at the Thomas Pratt
home Wednesday.
Mr. McGruder sold shelled corn to Charles Eyres Friday. Singer Brothers
did the shelling.
Singer Brothers shelled corn for John Becker who sold the shelled corn
to Geo. Steele.
A few farmers have filled their ice houses but many are waiting for
colder weather.
Charles Begg arrived home Sunday from Beresford, S.D., making the trip
on horseback.
Henry Mielke returned Saturday from his holiday visit with relatives at
Gordon, Nebraska.
Charles Graft bought cattle of E.R. Thompson and Mr. Etchen and drove
them to market Wednesday.
Thirteen hogs were butchered at the Ernest Eyres home Tuesday, several
families doing the work together.
The teachers training class taught by Rev. Schroeder at seven o'clock
Sunday evening is for the young people and is both interesting and
instructive.
G. Heimstra is preparing to move to Minnesota. Mr. Bowles, from new
Oyens, will live on the Draper farm next year.
The Presbyterians hold prayer meeting at the manse Thursday evenings.
Rev. Schroeder leads and the meetings are very interesting.
Orrin Carlon attended the assessors meeting in LeMars Friday and is now
ready to assess the residents of Union.
Will Milton, of Idaho, spent a day or two with his brother, John Milton,
and sister, Mrs. Dave Blair, last week while on a long trip east.
The sale held by Joe Gainor Monday was well attended and things sold
quite well. Jess Kelso will live on the farm vacated by Mr. Gainor.
While on the way to the blacksmith shop Monday one of Harry Steele's
horses which he was leading, dropped dead in the road from heart
failure.
The following officers were elected by ballot for the year 1915 by Union
Grange:
Master, W.B. Hasbrook,
Overseer, H.C. Hoyt,
Lecturer, Mrs. W.B. Hasbrook,
Steward, Thos. Stokes,
Assistant Steward, Chas. Eyres,
Chaplain, Rev. Frank Schroeder,
Treasurer, C.T. Kohl,
Secretary, Miss Dena Johnson,
Gatekeeper, Ernest Eyres,
Ceres, Miss Elsa Schroeder,
Pomona, Miss Dorothy Eyres,
Flora, Miss Julia Harvey,
Lady Assistant Steward, Mrs. Thos. Eyres.
AKRON: (Special Correspondence)
L.F. Root was in LeMars Tuesday on business.
L.J. Cross was a business visitor to Hudson, Tuesday.
The Embroidery Club met with Mrs. H.G. Hayes Thursday afternoon.
"A January Thaw" is the name of a social to be given by the Epworth
League Friday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Montagne and son, Ted and Arthur, visited relatives
at Jefferson Sunday.
Rev. W.C. Fletcher and daughter, Miss Gladys, are visiting at Dubuque
and other points in Iowa this week.
The Book and Thimble Club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Thorson. Mrs.
Christy, Mrs. Thorson and Miss Moore had charge of the program.
The Farmers Elevator company held its annual business meeting Tuesday
afternoon at which all the old officers were re-elected with the
exception of W.W. Ross and Lee Shedd, who were elected to fill vacancies
on the board of directors.
The second year class in Domestic Science entertained their mothers at a
six o'clock dinner Wednesday. The dinner consisted of three courses and
was entirely prepared by the class under the direction of their
instructor, Miss Young.
The local Masonic order installed officers for the ensuing year last
Monday. Those installed were as follows:
Worthy Master, Max Pollock,
Senior Warden, Frank McElhaney,
Junior Warden, Lee Peterson,
Secretary, Warren Keech,
Treasurer, Frank Swanson.
After the installation a lunch was served by a committee of which Paul
Wendt was chairman.
SIOUX: (Special Correspondence)
Arch Lilly returned to his job on Route 1 last week.
E.L. Clark is hauling the rest of his corn off this week.
Harry Hathaway has been hauling oats to Jefferson the past week.
Millnerville was generously represented at the dance in Westfield
Saturday night.
Mr. Doerman, of Minneapolis, was in the East Millnerville locality on
business last Saturday.
Harold Bronawell completed his Millnerville visit last week and went
over to the Hardy Lilly home for a short stay.
Mrs. Elmer Campbell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Fursee, has been very
ill at her home in Sioux City.
Mrs. Bert Hancock, who has been assisting in the care of her mother the
past month, returned to her home Sunday evening.
The little folks of No. 6 school put in Saturday of last week, the
teacher, Miss Cushing, having called any extra session for that day.
Members of the Nason families went to Sioux City last week to attend the
funeral of John LaBarge, who was a broth of Mrs. Ned Nason.
Dr. Storken, a young physician who comes highly recommended, will locate
in our neighboring town of Westfield. The gentleman is from Omaha.
Lee Prather was a Jefferson visitor last week. The Hancock family
attended the funeral of Mrs. Hancock's mother, Mrs. Bennett, in Sioux
City, last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Webb Vanderburg have gone to Charles Mix county, where they
will spend a few weeks. They expect to return to the Millnerville
neighborhood a little later.
Mrs. Harry Fursee, who had been taking care of her sister-in-law, Mrs.
Campbell, was taken ill while there and her husband was called to the
city the last of the week.
John Canton, whose sale was largely attended last Thursday, expects to
move to Jefferson. The Lambert place which he leaves is for sale and
will not be rented at present.
Pat Boodagh, a Persian from Morningside college who lectured here last
year, was recently elected president of a new organization. The Persian
Students of America, which convened in Chicago. It is expected that Mr.
Boodagh will again lecture in this neighborhood in the near future.
SUNNYSIDE:
Miss Mabel Hunter spent Tuesday evening with her friend, Ruth Carlson.
Ethel Taylor has been absent from school a week on account of an attack
of grip.
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HINTON GAZETTE
JAN 21, 1915
EAST PERRY PICKUPS
John Swisher is working for Otto Stoll.
William Hensel has been hauling corn to Hinton market.
Harley Swisher purchased a team from Otto Stoll.
A number from here attended the supper held at James, Friday evening. It
was a success in every way. The men folks done the serving of the supper
and also the dish washing.
Harley Swisher had a narrow escape from serious injury. He came home
from Hinton and went to feed his team when one of them kicked at him
striking him on the hand with one foot and in the chest with the other.
Luckily he was not very badly hurt.
NEW PRINCIPAL ARRIVES
Miss Charlotte Hunter of Slippery Rock, Pa., has been selected by the
Hinton Board of Education to fill the vacancy in the Hinton school
faculty caused by the resignation of the Principal, Mrs. David Cassady,
whose failing health made it necessary for her to give up school work.
Miss Hunter arrived Friday and began teaching Monday morning.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
The year old child of Jake Bennett is reported quite ill with pneumonia.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hendrick, a baby girl.
Lois and Clarence Hemphill of Merrill visited over Sunday at the home of
their aunt, Mrs. Roy Stevens.
Mr. and Mrs. August Kemnitz of LeMars visited at the home of their
daughter, Mrs. Ed Hahn.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Cook of LeMars visited over Sunday at the home of
Mrs. Cook's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Schneider.
The four year old son of Cecil Walstone, who lives ten miles west of
town, has been seriously ill but is now some better.
The home of John Held was placed under quarantine for scarlet fever last
Friday. Two small children are suffering from a light attack.
Tom Bailey of Woodstock, Minnesota, came to Hinton one day last week for
an extended visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Peron and other
relatives.
Mrs. John Casper was taken to Sioux City Wednesday where she entered St.
Vincent's hospital to have a series of blood tests made to determine the
exact nature of her illness.
Harry Markell, son of R. D. Markell, jumped from the Omaha fast train as
it passed through Hinton Saturday noon striking on his hands. Both
wrists were sprained and his hands were so badly cut and lacerated as to
require the service of a physician. He was taken to the office of Dr.
Robbins where his injuries were dressed and he will probably receive no
permanent injury.
HINTON GAZETTE
JANUARY 28, 1915
EAST PERRY PICKUPS
Mrs. P. C. Parks who has been ill for three weeks is improving very
slowly.
A number from here attended the horse sale at Hinton, Monday. Several
took over horses to sell.
Miss Anna Loraditch returned home after spending a few days with her
friend, Miss Ruby Rollins.
Mrs. Alfred Murrill visited with her daughter, Mrs. William Ferguson,
Thursday to get acquainted with her new granddaughter.
Mrs. George Luce is able to sit up and use her crippled limb with the
aid of crutches. She fell and broke her ankle over a month ago.
Mr. and Mrs. William Ferguson are the proud parents of a fine baby girl,
born January 20th.
Mrs. F. Rollins is spending the week with her brother and family, Mr.
and Mrs. Gene Warnock, at Merrill and making the acquaintance of her new
nephew.
SELBEE---MECKES
On Wednesday, January 27th, at high noon at the home of Mrs. Lillie H.
Selbee, her daughter Waive Nina and Robert W. Meckes were united in
marriage. Rev. G. W. Shidler, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church
of Hinton, officiating. The wedding though simple was pretty and
impressive. They were unattended and only the immediate relatives of the
family were present. The bride was becoming in a grown of blue silk
foulard with shadow lace trimming. Immediately after the ceremony and
congratulations they passed to the dining room and partook of an
elaborate wedding dinner. The bride is a charming and accomplished lady
and a leader in the church and social life of Hinton. The bridegroom is
a young man of good habits and has an excellent position with the Bowman
Lumber Company of this city.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Miss Lucille Miller was entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter
Jensen.
Mrs. Frank Day of LeMars spent several days last week with her daughter,
Mrs. Fred Hodgson.
The Basket Social in Hungerford township District NO 6 was well
attended. The proceeds were $30.70.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hahn, a baby boy January 21st.
Mrs. Jacob Spies of LeMars visited at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Charles Hahn, several days last week making the acquaintance of a new
grandson.
Mrs. J. H. Brehm and children returned home Friday evening from a week's
visit with her daughter, Mrs. J. O. Osmundson, of Sioux Rapids Iowa.
LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
January 29, 1915
WORK IN THE COURT
CHURCH TRUSTEES GIVEN DECISION IN LAND CASE
GRAND JURY IS DISCHARGED
Some Indictments Are Found But Are Not Made Public as Parties Are At
Large—Jury Cases to be Taken Up Next Week.
Work in the district court is progressing steadily this week. The grand
jury finished its work on Wednesday. It is understood several indictments
were returned, but as the parties are still at large, their names are
withheld.
Samuel Lipton was brought before the court. He was indicted at the November
term for peddling without a license. The judge ordered the man be released
on his own bond to appear for trial. The case of Gustaf Anderson against A.
H. Fields was tried on Tuesday. In the case the plaintiff claimed the
defendant had turned water onto his hand to its detriment. After hearing the
evidence, the court took the case under advisement.
The ownership of a strip of land was grounds for contention in the suit of
St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic church, of LeMars, against Ralph Obermire.
Obermire contended a strip of land used for cemetery purposes was really on
his own land and belonged to his farm, which adjoins the church property on
the north. Evidence and witnesses were heard on Tuesday and Wednesday. The
case was decided against Obermire by the court.
The petit jurors are cited to appear next Monday.
SENEY: (Special Correspondence)
F.B. Rees was an Orange City caller last Saturday.
Clarence Reeves shipped hogs to Sioux City last week.
Mrs. E. Fagerman, of Sioux City, was a caller here the first of the
week.
Floyd Moore is confined to his home this week suffering with an
ulcerated tooth.
Miss Vera Hughes visited last Monday with her sister, Ellen Hughes, in
LeMars.
Will Jeffers and John Lancaster shelled corn for Walter Baldwin on
Monday.
Dr. Craig, of Morningside college, will preach here next Sunday morning,
January 31st.
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Henricksen and family visited over Sunday with
friends in LeMars.
Arthur Detloff returned home last week from Chicago where he had been
visiting a few days.
M.J. Lancaster and Penning Brothers shipped a carload of cattle to Sioux
City Wednesday.
Mrs. H. L. Schaffhausen enjoyed a short visit with her mother, Mrs.
Langenhorst, from Hospers.
Miss Marie Davis, of Remsen, is visiting this week at the home of her
sister, Mrs. E. Mathern.
A business transaction occurred whereby C. Henricksen became the owner
of the property formerly owned by W.H. Casler.
O.L. Britton and sons, Orrie and George, of Tyndall, S.D., came here
last week to attend the wedding of their son and brother, Chester
Britton.
Pine Grove Grange will hold its regular meeting in the hall Friday
night, February 5th. The following program will be given: Solo, Miss
Jessie Reeves; reading, Jessie Kennedy; discussion, "Which is best
adapted to this vicinity, white or yellow corn, and which will stand
drought best?" by Harley Cook, Z. Rayburn, F. Buss, H. Darville, W.
Utech; song, by the Grange.
About thirty people gathered at the home of Miss Grace Whitman last
Thursday evening to help celebrate her birthday anniversary. Music and
games formed the greater part of the evening's enjoyments. A beautiful
serving tray was given to Grace, the presentation speech being made by
Chester Britton. At a late hour a luncheon was served, after which the
guests departed for their homes, wishing the hostess many happy returns
of the day.
Miss Mae Osborne and Chester Britton, of this place, were married Monday
evening, January 25th, at the home of the bride's grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Albert Haviland. Rev. Geo. F. Wood, pastor of the Seney church,
officiated. The wedding, though simple, was very pretty, and witnessed
by a few relatives only. The bride was very becomingly attired in a
beautiful gown of white silk, while the groom wore the conventional
black. Immediately after the ceremony and congratulations, quite an
elaborate dinner was served to the wedding party. Mr. and Mrs. Britton
are now on their home in Sioux county, where they will take charge of a
farm. They have a host of warm friends who wish them the best success.
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Quite a large crowd from this locality attended the surprise dance at
Emil Von Drak's, in Perry Center, on Monday evening.
The children at the Elliott school who received perfect attendance
certificates for the month ending Jan. 15 were: Lester Williams, Ruth
Elliott and Russell Kelley.
School opened Monday, Jan. 18, at Pleasant Hill school after a month's
vacation, on account of the illness of the teacher, Miss Elsie
Butterworth. Miss Butterworth was operated on for goiter at St.
Joseph's hospital in Sioux City.
Word reached here this week of the birth of a little daughter to Mr. and
Mrs. Clarence Husby, of Sergeant's Bluff. Mrs. Husby, formerly Miss
Marie Brown, was a resident of this vicinity.
Wesley Winders and Gail Harton were quietly married in Sioux City,
Wednesday, Jan. 20. Rev. Hutchinson performed the ceremony at the First
Methodist Episcopal church in the presence of a few relatives. Mr. and
Mrs. Winders left on Wednesday evening for an extended visit with
friends and relatives at Beresford, S.D., and Ponca, Neb.
OYENS: (Special Correspondence)
Miss Mae Galberth spent Tuesday with LeMars friends.
Miss Viola Marx, of LeMars, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Theo. Watry.
Theo. And John Gengeler were on the Sioux City market on Tuesday with a
carload of hogs.
Mr. and Mrs. Lanners entertained the members of the South Side Pleasant
club at a dancing party on Sunday evening.
The approaching marriage of Miss Cecelia Masuen and Henry Schleiter was
announced in St. Catherine's church on Sunday.
Miss Lucy Heinen, who has been visiting relatives, the Hentges family,
left on Monday morning for her home at Cherokee.
Nick Watry, Jr., will entertain the members of the T.J.S. club at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Watry on Monday evening, Feb. 1.
South Side Pleasant club was entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
John Lauters on Thursday evening. A pleasant time is reported by all.
Theo. Heinen of Cherokee who is visiting his relatives, the Henteges
here, spent a few days at Alton, returning to Oyens Tuesday evening.
While Miss Rose and Joseph Neisius were driving to Oyens on Tuesday
evening, a line broke while driving down the Oyens hill. The team
became unmanageable, and upset the buggy, throwing the occupants
underneath and dragging them some distance. Luckily, they escaped with
minor bruises.
Miss Mollie Schnepf and Malletta Bortscheller left on Thursday for a two
weeks' visit with Mr. and Mrs. John Majeres and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
Burkard and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mayrose, at Dell Rapids.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. John Rolling was the scene of a merry gathering
on Monday evening when members and a number of invited guests of the
South Side Pleasant club were entertained at a dancing party, music
being rendered for the occasion by Mr. Nellis. Dainty refreshments were
served, after which all departed for their homes, declaring the Rollins
family most royal entertainers.
AKRON:
Evangelistic meetings were begun Monday evening in the tabernacle of the
Akron Christian church. The music is in charge of Mr. and Mrs. Lester
Moore, of Zearing, Neb. Mr. and Mrs. Moore formerly lived in Akron, and
their many friends here are delighted at this opportunity of renewing
their friendship.
The Akron public schools will give a program in the opera house Friday
night in which each grade will be well represented. Both teachers and
pupils have been working faithfully for several weeks, and each number
promises to be of superior excellence. The proceeds will go to defray
the expense of the high school band.
While returning home from Westfield late Tuesday night, William Stinton
was thrown from his wagon and killed. He was found about midnight, and
Dr. Brunner, who was at once summoned, hurried to the scene. It was
found that the fall from the wagon to the frozen ground had crushed his
skull, and it is believed that death was instantaneous. Mr. Stinton
leaves a wife and four daughters, besides many other relatives, to mourn
his loss.
The family has the sympathy of all in their bereavement.
SIOUX: (Special Correspondence)
Hazel Mulhern is visiting at home.
Homer Powers is hauling corn to Weber Bros.
The Pegar family are moving from the Hunter farm this week.
Bruce Feauto is helping Noah Knapp put up ice this week.
Mrs. C.L. Knapp has been on the sick list for several days past.
Joe Hess is visiting his old friends in the Millnerville locality again.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mellette at Jefferson last
week.
Messrs. C.L. and F.W. Knapp attended the short course at Jefferson this
week.
Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Briggs were Sioux City visitors a couple of days last
week.
Harry Hathaway hauled out a load of lumber from Westfield to the high
school Thursday.
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Harding was very ill for a few
days last week.
Mrs. J.E. Ramesbotham and her daughter spent several days at the A.E.
Harding home last week.
Rev. George Eisentraut came out from Sioux City to inspect the Sunday
schools of this locality.
The skating party scheduled for Friday night fell through, not on
account of thin ice, but too much snow.
Mrs. English, the mother of Mrs. Charles Hummel, a former Millnerville
resident, is in very poor health at present.
Will Wilson has been seriously ill of a complication of diseases this
week. Dr. Brunner, of Akron, is attending him.
A good crowd attended the Beaubien dance last Saturday night. It was
given in honor of the Breezy Hill baseball team.
Thomas Dreezen, who has been out of school for a number of weeks on
account of illness, returned to his work Monday.
Mrs. Nelson Moffatt's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Webb Vanderburg, have
returned for a little longer visit with their daughter.
Mildred Briggs and Garth and Gertha Knapp are among the children who
have been out of school on the sick list lately.
HIS NECK WAS BROKEN
WILLIAM STINTON KILLED WHEN
HORSES RUN AWAY
BODY IS FOUND BY DAUCHTER
Team Arrives at Home Without the
Driver or Wagon and a Search is
Instituted — Was Returning From a
Trip to Westfield.
William J. Stinton, a farmer residing
in Sioux township, was killed in a
runaway accident on Tuesday night,
while on his way home from Westfield
to his farm six miles east of that
place .
The first intimation that anything
was wrong was when Avery Small,
employed at Stinton’s as hired man,
heard horses galloping in the yard
about half past ten. He went out to
investigate and found the team that
Stanton had driven to Westfield. They
had got clear of the wagon. The neck-
yoke held them together and a broken
single tree dangled at their heels. The
bridle on one of the horses was broken
and were parts of the harness torn.
Small caught the horses and hitching
up another horse started in company
with Grace Stinton, the 18-year-old
daughter of his employer, to make a
search. At a point about two miles
and a half from the house they found
the body of Mr. Stinton lying face
downwards in the road. Stooping
over the body they were shocked to
find the man was dead. Small sum-
moned assistance, and with the aid
of a neighbor, H. H. Hompy, con-
veyed the body to the Stinton resid
ence and broke the sad news to
Mrs. Stinton and the children. A
physician was summoned from Akron.
He found that the unfortunate man
had broken his neck, and his left leg
and left arm were badly bruised and
lacerated. In his opinion death was
instantaneous .
County Coroner Nic Wiltgen went
out on Wednesday and held an in-
quest over the remains. H. B . More-
head , J. W. Faust and John Kanago
were empanelled as a jury. Avery
Small was the first witness and told
of the horses coming home without
their driver, and how he and Miss
Grace Stinton went out to search for
Mr. Stinton and found his body in the
road. The evidence showed that
Stinton stopped at the Ed. Pendleton
house on his way home. Tom Rein-
hart, a farm hand employed by Pend-
Leton, testified that he rode out from
Westfield with Stinton. Stinton tied
up his team at Pendleton’s and stayed
there some time. Miss Beaade Pend-
leton said Mr. Stinton
came in the house and he and her
father were together in the dining
room talking. She remained in the
kitchen. She thought Mr. Stinton left
about ten o'clock. Reinhart was asked
if he had been in a saloon with Stinton
and he said no, but that Stinton
had a bottle along.
A number of other witnesses told,
of being called to the scene of the ac-
cident and of seeing the dead body,
but their evidence was not material.
The jury returned a verdict of acid-
ental death, finding that the deceased
had broken his neck when thrown
from a wagon when his horses ran
away.
Mr. Stinton was about forty-eight.
years of age, and leaves a widow and
five children.