Iowa Old Press
Akron Register
June 1, 1916
In Memory of Mr. Visnow
His hair was white,
His back was bent,
Yet were his footsteps light;
He rang the bell
For us all those years-
Glory to his soul!
---A School Girl
DEATH CALLS SAM'L VISNOW
The community was shocked and saddened Monday morning by the sudden
death of Samuel Visnow, one of Akron's pioneer citizens and few
remaining veterans of the Civil War. He had been under the doctor's
care for two or three weeks, but was able to be up and around right up
to the time of his death. His health had been impaired for years by a
serious wound received in the Civil War, but heart trouble was the
immediate cause of his demise, which occurred at 9 a.m. Monday, May 29,
1916. He had attained the age of 69 years, 1 month and 17 days.
Samuel Visnow was born in Quebec, Canada, April 12, 1847. When he was
twelve years of age the family moved to the United States, settling in
the state of New York. A short time later he came west to Wisconsin,
where practically all his early years were spent. Here he grew to
manhood, his home being the Black River Falls, near Madison. In
September, 1865, at the age of seventeen, he enlisted in Company G,
Fifth Wisconsin Infantry Volunteers and participated in many of the
notable engagement of the war. On April 6, just three days before Lee's
surrender, he received a dangerous gunshot wound in the breast and was
removed to the military hospital, where he remained for a long time, and
was later honorably discharged. In 1882, Mr. Visnow moved to Westfield,
Iowa, and later to Akron, Iowa, where, in 1888, he was married to Anna
Cilley. Five children were born to this union. The entire family
survive him and to them, in this bereavement, there goes out the
profound sympathy of all who know them.
Mr. Visnow as for many years a member of the Grand Army of the Republic,
being for at least twenty years a member of Biddlecome Post, No. 461, of
Akron. During the past seven years he held the position of janitor of
the Akron public school, and no man was ever more faithful to a trust.
His daily routine was attended to with clock-like precision, and he was
always courteous and obliging to the teachers and kind and helpful to
the pupils. That he held a warm place in their affections was amply
demonstrated by their solicitude during his illness and their tributes
after his demise.
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon in the Baptist church,
Rev. F. E. Volck preaching the sermon. The church was crowded with an
assemblage of sorrowing friends, who thus sought to pay a last tribute
of respect to one so widely esteemed and respected. Members of the
G.A.R. and W.R.C. attended the service in a body. The floral tributes
were many and most beautiful. Interment was made in Riverside cemetery,
where the last honors were paid by the Post and Corps.
Akron Register
June 8, 1916
ADAVILLE ITEMS: (Special Correspondence)
A few of the farmers have to replant their corn.
Children's day in the U.B. church next Sunday morning, June 11, at 11
o'clock.
The Woman's Missionary Association will have a household bazaar at the
Adaville school house Friday, evening, June 9. They will also serve a
lunch.
The W.M.A. met with Mrs. Rex Pollock Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stinton and son, Lester, spent Sunday in Akron. They were
accompanied home by Mr. Stinton's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Stinton and
Miss Nellie McGee.
Miss Bertha Ott was called to her home in Defiance, Iowa, Monday by the
illness of her mother.
Mrs. Abe King and two daughters of Aberdeen, S.D., are visiting her sister,
Mrs. W. J. King, and other relatives.
Miss Elva King, who has been attending school at Aberdeen, S.D., the past
year, came home Saturday.
Miss Mary Brown came home from Knoxville where she has been teaching the
past year.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Person, of Hinton, spent Sunday at the Herb Bernett
home.
The friends here of Mrs. John Ericson were sorry to hear of her death which
occurred in a hospital in Sioux City last Wednesday. Mrs. Ericson lived
here before moving to Westfield township. The husband and children have our
sympathy in their sad bereavement.
NORTH RICHLAND ITEMS: (Special Correspondence)
Ole Kjose was an Akron business caller Friday.
Channcey Maynard is marketing corn in Westfield this week.
Frank Sayles is hauling corn to Akron this week.
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Davis and family and Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Offerdahl, from
Spink, visited at the M. N. Manns Sunday.
Guy Harkness and family are moving in the Andrew Tillotson house this week.
Frank Simeon was an Akron business caller Thursday.
Frank Sayles and wife visited relatives in Sioux Falls Saturday and Sunday.
L. Wagner, of Beresford, visited at C. Maynards Sunday.
Mrs. Joe Cox and Mrs. Al Troupe called on Mrs. Earl Beeler Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Beach and family were Elk Point visitors Monday.
Rollo Baker, from Sioux Valley township, visited at Richard Johnsons Sunday.
Mrs. A. Buckett called on Mrs. Guy Harkness Sunday.
WESTFIELD WRITE-UPS: (Special Correspondence)
C. Harrington and daughter, Mrs. O. B. Lilly, spent from Thursday until
Sunday with Mrs. Grover Rollins, at Andale, Iowa.
Miss Clara Chapman entertained the teachers Tuesday evening with a picnic
supper and delightful auto ride. Mrs. W. J. Brunner, of Akron, chaperon.
Mrs. S. T. Bekins and daughter, of Sioux City, spent several days in the
E.C.F. Mohr home, Mr. Bekins coming up Saturday evening and returning home
with them Monday morning.
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There will be German Lutheran services at the school house at 2:30 p.m.
Rudolph Kiewel, who recently underwent an operation for appendicitis at a
Sioux City hospital, is getting along as well as can be expected.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bubbs visited over Sunday at the home of their daughter,
Mrs. Edwin Klemme, near Ruble.
Wm. Bly and son, Alvin, of Akron, are painting the buildings on their farm.
Mrs. H. F. Klemme visited at the Wm. Bubbs home Monday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gustafson autoed to Sioux City Saturday.
Wilson Heasley and family visited at Will Mitchels near Alcester, Sunday.
A number from this vicinity autoed to Vermillion Sunday afternoon and
visited with the E. W. Gardner family, who expect to leave soon to make
their home on their farm in Minnesota.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Jacobs and Violet accompanied by their daughter and
husband, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pike, of Pierre, S.D., visited at the A.
Bubbs home Friday evening.
School closed in Akron Friday and Ether and Robert Kerr are now home for
their summer vacation.
Sever Sommervaid, Jr., shipped a number of cattle and hogs to Sioux City
last week.
R. A. Broadbent and Jay Hammer, of Akron, are putting up lightning rods in
this vicinity this week.
Grandpa and Grandma Gardner and nieces visited at the E.W. Gardners in
Vermillion Tuesday.
Wm. Bubbs and family spent Sunday evening at Fred Waags.
Rev. Small was doing some painting at Hazel Johnson's last week.
Mrs. H. F. Klemme called on Grandma Gardner Tuesday afternoon.
Elmer Carlson, who has been attending school in Akron, is now assisting Wm.
Bubbs with his work.
Miss Veta Goodroad visited a few days in Vermillion the first of the week.
MILLNERVILLE MENTION:
Wesley Brown and Waldon Fry were Sioux City visitors Sunday.
Bart Hauser broke a casting on the steering gear of his car Saturday
evening. Beyond running into a neighbors fence no serious damage was done.
Some of the baseball fans meandered to the Bauerly pasture Sunday afternoon
but were disappointed as the ball players did not show up.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Minor entertained an auto load of guests Sunday.
Mrs. Fred Briggs has been on the sick list for the past week. The Allard
girls, Lydia and Juliette, have been helping her.
A bunch of the Millete relatives surprised the senior Millette at his home
in Jefferson Friday.
Be sure and plan to attend the big Chautauqua next month. What's the matter
with spending the Fourth at Chautauqua?
Wm. J. Bryan is one of the big drawing cards at Chautauqua this season.
Millnerville friends of Mr. and Mrs. David Cassel, of Westfield, are
offering congratulations. A new boy came to their home Sunday morning.
It is reported that H. A. Ballin is latest Ford purchaser in this locality.
Mr. Duek came out from Sioux City Saturday to look up cattle in this
neighborhood.
Mrs. John Lawrence and her daughter, Mrs. Edward McDougall, were Sioux City
shoppers Wednesday.
Leo Mansfield is having the water piped into his home.
The frequent rains kept the road workers busy last week.
The Sunnyside students repeated their play here last Wednesday evening
intended going to Akron Thursday but the heavy storm Thursday afternoon
spoiled their plans.
Prof. Gillis and Miss Anderson returned to their respective homes the latter
part of the week. Later in the summer Mr. Gillis will have charge of some
Y.M.C.A. boys in an eastern city.
Miss Goldie Reardon, of Correctionville, the sister of Mesdames Henry
Dreezen and Frank Moffatt, was married last week to a Correctionville
gentleman. Miss Reardon visited her Millnerville relatives during
commencement week.
Mesdames Bauerly and Smith were Millnerville callers Friday.
Ray Lawrence and Fred Webber will play ball again this summer.
Mrs. Dona Allard has been on the sick list.
Members of the Allard family spent Sunday in Sioux City.
J. B. Hathaway marketed hogs in Jefferson last week.
Miss Amber Garlock, well known to many of our people here, was married last
week.
Misses Hazel Hunter and Gladys Knapp will do summer work at Morningside.
LeMars Sentinel, Friday, June 9, 1916
Killed by the Cars
Young Man Tempted to Board Moving Train
Back Broken When He Fell
Henry Christensen, Twenty-Six Years Old, Meets a Sad
Fate at Hinton - Was Employed With Hauff Bros., of Hinton and Craig
Henry Christensen, 26 years old, of Hinton, attempting to board a moving
freight train on the Great Northern railroad at Hinton on Wednesday morning
and fell under the cars. His back was broken when he struck the station
platform. He was conveyed to a hospital in Sioux City, where he died a few
hours later. Witnesses of the accident said Christensen had a ticket and
tried to board the train when it failed to stop.
The body was taken to the Westcott undertaking rooms in Sioux City and held
there pending funeral arrangements. It was announced that the death was
accidental and no inquest would be held.
Mr. Christensen was employed by Hauff Bros. Implement dealers at Merrill,
Craig and Struble. He leaves his mother, Mrs. Dorothy Christensen, a
brother, Anton, and three sisters, Martha, Dorothy and Esther Christensen.
LeMars Sentinel
Jun 13, 1916
KINGSLEY:
Mr. and Mrs. William Gilmour have been enjoying a visit from his brother and
wife, Mr. and Mrs. John Gilmour of LaSalle, Ill., during the past week. Both
families are at present at Lake Okoboji.
A fine seven pound son arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rice,
Thursday morning June 8th. Miss Lelah ??? [last name not readable] is
assisting the mother and little lad. Congratulate them.
Chris Thompson and son, Floyd, accompanied by John Ebelheiser made an
overland trip to Charles City last week in Mr. Thompson's car on business in
which both Mr. Thompson and Ebelheiser were interested.
One evening last week Mr. H. H. ??? [name not readable] accidentally ran his
auto through the end of his garage. In entering he stopped short of the
car's accustomed point of standing, and starting it to go the short distance
ahead and got his foot on the wrong lever with the above unexpected results.
Mr. and Mrs. Van Noradel, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Erb, Rev. Frank Lehman left
Friday night for Winona Lake, Indiana, to attend the General Conference of
the Church of the Brethren. All but Rev. Lehman expect to spend some time
visiting at various places in the east before their return home.
Mrs. Edward Farer, of Boulder, Colorado, has been visiting with old friends
here for some time while her husband is in attendance of the general
conference of the Methodist church at Saratoga Springs, New York, as a
delegate to that body. The Farers were former residents of Kingsley and
have many friends here.
Twenty-five young people tendered a surprise party last Friday evening on
Dr. Theo. Underhill, the young man who works for Geo. Campbell, south of
town on the Samuel Fryer place. The evening was spent in playing various
games, after which refreshments were served. At a late hour all repaired to
their homes having had a good social time.
The stock of gentlemen's furnishing recently purchased by Cooper Brothers of
Paul Miller has been fully invoiced and the new firm is now in charge. Mr.
Jas. Cooper, who is in charge of the store, is a man of winning personality
and genial in his manners, which, with the high recommendation they bring
with them is a cause for Kingsley to be congratulated.
J. R. Nash, Randolph Payne, Albert Ogren, Mott Clark, Harry Bowman and John
Phelps returned Thursday from their Minnesota fishing trip having spent a
little over two weeks on Gulf Lake near Nisswa. The weather was somewhat
unfavorable for the best fishing, but they brought sufficient.......[the
rest not readable]
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the
community name]
Geerd Miller, who works for Albert Plueger, west of town, came to grief last
Saturday night because of having "licked up" too much poor whiskey.
He came
to town pretty well "tanked up" and had a supply of "licker"
with him. A
leap year dance was on in the hall and he appeared there and made himself a
nuisance by staggering about the floor until the ladies forbid him to dance.
This made him made and he cussed and swore at them, using language that only
men use when they mean fight. He went out and later he and G. A. Null mixed
in a fist fight over his actions. Mr. Null defended the women whom he had
insulted. After the fracas he again went into the dance hall and finally
went to sleep in a corner. He was arrested and taken to the quay and when
he saw the iron doors swing open he begged of Albert Plueger to go his bail
for appearance in court Monday forenoon, which Mr. Plueger did in the sum of
$25. The next Monday forenoon at 10 o'clock he was arraigned before Mayor
Drilling and fine $20 and costs making a total of $25.50 that his little
spree cost him.
AKRON: (From the Register-Tribune)
The Register-Tribune is informed reliably that W. H. Leffingwell and Mrs. H.
H. Raish, west of town, were united in marriage in Elk Point Tuesday of this
week. Both are well and favorably known in this community and many friends
will offer congratulations.
Dr. J. H. Kerr is expected home this week from his hunting trip in
northwestern Montana. He has written that he at last realized his long
cherished ambition to kill a grizzly bear, obtaining a fine specimen. He
will make a brief stop at Missouri Valley, Iowa, and his wife will accompany
him home from there.
A marriage license was issued in Sioux City yesterday to William M. Evanson
and Mrs. Elizabeth Klatt, of Akron. The groom has been working on farms in
this vicinity and the bride has held a position as cook in Mrs. Geo.
Hitzeman's cafe for several months. Their friends offer congratulations.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Slaughter were visitors here Tuesday, motoring up from
Sioux City. Mr. Slaughter informed the writer that a stock company to be
capitalized at $100,000 was being organized in Sioux City to take over the
Akron mill and operate it as an oatmeal mill, with the capacity of 250
barrels per day. If the deal goes through, and it looks very favorable, it
is planned to run the plant day and night, and it would employ about twenty
people, most of whom could be local residents.
Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Andresen and family, east of town, were plunged into deep
sorrow last Friday, June 2, 1916, by the death of their son and brother,
Frank, aged nearly thirteen years. Two weeks ago last Saturday the boy was
accidentally injured in the eye by the tine of a pitchfork and was at once
hurried to a hospital in Sioux City,.........[the article cuts off here]
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At about 7 o'clock Sunday evening a bad auto collision occurred on the hill
this side of the F. J. Swanson place, northeast of town. A new Ford
roadster occupied by B.W. Brunt, wife and baby, of Alcester, was struck by a
big Studebaker Six, occupied by Swift brothers, Ed. Smith and Clarence
Gehan, of Hawarden. The Ford was going up on the left side of the road,
which is main traveled, and was nearing the top, when the Studebaker came
over the brow of the hill at high speed. As it came into view, the Ford
driver turned toward the right side of the road. At the same moment the
Studebaker car turned to the left, and the two machines came together with
terrific impact. The Studebaker car turned over on its side and its
occupants escaped injury. The Ford car was skidded to the side of the road
and stopped against a low bank, probably preventing it's overturning. Mrs.
Brunt and baby were thrown to the ground and were fortunate to escape with
nothing worse than a severe shaking up. Mr. Brunt stayed in the car, but
his hands were somewhat cut when the steering wheel was forced through the
windshield. Both cars were so badly damaged is was necessary to haul them
in for repairs. Both Mr. and Mrs. Brunt required the attention of a
physician, but were able to leave for home in a short time. It is a great
wonder that more serious injuries did not result from the mixup. It is
reported autoists are in the habit of traveling at a high speed over that
road, and they should take this as a warning.
IRETON: (From the Ledger)
On Wednesday Mrs. H. B. Smith, of Rifle, Colorado, was honored guest at a
party given for her at the home of Mrs. and Mrs. George Grau.
Dr. F. F. Null autoed to Mapleton, Iowa, Wednesday to be with his sister who
was operated on for tumor that day. The operation was successful and it is
thought that she will recover nicely. Dr. Null returned home that same
evening.
Akron Register
June 15, 1916
MILLNERVILLE MENTION: (Special Correspondence)
The boys of Sunnyside are advertising an Ice Cream Social, to be given
at the school house on Tuesday evening of this week. They are working
for the piano fund.
The Millette boys and Clem. Allard family visited relatives in
Jefferson, over Sunday.
Mrs. F. R. Briggs has recovered from her recent illness and Miss Lydia
Allard returned home the latter part of the week.
Cy. Knapp marketed his fat cattle in Sioux City last week.
Millnerville friends attended Mrs. Ericson's funeral at Akron last week.
Fay Knapp returned from Ames last week.
Miss Violet Fry, accompanied by her sister, Mrs. J. R. Cruse and baby,
of Curlew, Ia., was expected home Saturday...
Some of the Sunnyside boys (past and present) cleaned up the
establishment Friday night in preparation for Tuesday's doings.
Florence Hathaway spent Sunday at home. Her sister and brother-in-law
and their children accompanied her.
Miss Nora Jensen is visiting her brother, Emil and family.
E.C.F. Mohr and family, of Westfield, visited in the Millnerville
neighborhood Sunday.
Mrs. Clark, who is still with relatives in Waverly, sent to her
daughter, Mrs. C.L. Knapp, a detailed account of the Packard railroad
wreck.
Mr. and Mrs. Emil Jensen left their baby girl, Violet, with Mr. Jensen's
parents for a week. They went after her Sunday.
A Mitchell car, stranded near the Mansfield farms, had to be pulled out
by a Cole. A second Mitchell could not phase it.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Waddle were visitors in Sioux City Monday.
A large crop of white clover should insure plenty of honey this year.
ADAVILLE ITEMS: (Special Correspondence)
F. J. Swanson, of Akron, was in our burg Monday.
Rev. H. A. Sechrist, of Westerville, Ohio, preached in the U.B. church
here Sunday evening.
The Children's Day service was well attended Sunday. The children did
their part well.
There will be an ice cream and strawberry social at the Walter Grebner
home Friday evening, June 16, to be given by the Y.P.C.E. of the U.B.
church.
Carpenters are building a new modern house for John Bryant.
Joe Johnson, of Sioux City, is visiting his brothers, Charlie and
Andrew.
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Stinton returned to their home in Akron Sunday, after
a weeks visit here and at Merrill.
Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Tindall and children, of Dalton, spent Sunday with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Brown.
A few of Nellie McGee's friends gathered at the home of Grant Brown's on
Wednesday night and reminded her of her birthday. The evening was spent
in games and music. A nice luncheon was served and all went home
wishing Miss Nellie many more birthdays.
HINTON GAZETTE
JUNE 15, 1916
EAST PERRY NEWS
Joe and Lucile Mansfield were Sunday callers at the E. K. Pence home.
Mrs. Tullus of Merrill Iowa is visiting at the home of her son, Will and
family.
Victor Swanson and family were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Karl
Anderson.
Mr. and Mrs. William Ferguson and daughter were Sunday evening callers
at the William Hensel home.
Miss Ruby Rollins returned home Sunday after spending a few weeks at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Lawrence Loraditch.
Mr. and Mrs. William Loraditch and family left Wednesday for Wilmette,
Ill., where their daughter, Elvair, will take the vows to enter the
sisterhood.
Mr. Jute Harrison and wife of Climax, Michigan, on their return from
Canada stopped here last Thursday for a visit with his brother, C. W.
Harrison.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Schneider are now settled at their pleasant farm
home three miles northeast of town.
Miss Marie Harrison came down from Sioux City Saturday evening and spent
Sunday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Harrison.
Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Brown returned last week from Lenark, Ill., where
they had been to attend the funeral of Mrs. Brown's brother, W. H. Lamp,
who died in San Diego, Cal.
Chas. Rohlf left last week for Waverly, Iowa, for a visit with
relatives. He was accompanied by his little son. Mr. Ed Haas of Le Mars
is taking care of the store during his absence.
D. M. Baker has entirely recovered from the severe wound on his face
which was caused by the kick of a calf. The surgical work of Dr. Robbins
was so skillfully done that hardly a scar shows where the face was cut
so badly.
LeMars Sentinel
June 6, 1916
DEATH CALLS SAM'L VISNOW
The community was shocked and saddened Monday morning by the sudden
death of Samuel Visnow, one of Akron's pioneer citizens and few
remaining veterans of the Civil War. He had been under the doctor's
care for two or three weeks, but was able to be up and around right up
to the time of his death. His health had been impaired for years by a
serious wound received in the Civil War, but heart trouble was the
immediate cause of his demise, which occurred at 9 a.m. Monday, May 29,
1916. He had attained the age of 69 years, 1 month and 17 days.
Samuel Visnow was born in Quebec, Canada, April 12, 1847. When he was
twelve years of age the family moved to the United States, settling in
the state of New York. A short time later he came west to Wisconsin,
where practically all his early years were spent. Here he grew to
manhood, his home being the Black River Falls, near Madison. In
September, 1865, at the age of seventeen, he enlisted in Company G,
Fifth Wisconsin Infantry Volunteers and participated in many of the
notable engagement of the war. On April 6, just three days before Lee's
surrender, he received a dangerous gunshot wound in the breast and was
removed to the military hospital, where he remained for a long time, and
was later honorably discharged. In 1882, Mr. Visnow moved to Westfield,
Iowa, and later to Akron, Iowa, where, in 1888, he was married to Anna
Cilley. Five children were born to this union. The entire family
survive him and to them, in this bereavement, there goes out the
profound sympathy of all who know them.
Mr. Visnow as for many years a member of the Grand Army of the Republic,
being for at least twenty years a member of Biddlecome Post, No. 461, of
Akron. During the past seven years he held the position of janitor of
the Akron public school, and no man was ever more faithful to a trust.
His daily routine was attended to with clock-like precision, and he was
always courteous and obliging to the teachers and kind and helpful to
the pupils. That he held a warm place in their affections was amply
demonstrated by their solicitude during his illness and their tributes
after his demise.
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon in the Baptist church,
Rev. F. E. Volck preaching the sermon. The church was crowded with an
assemblage of sorrowing friends, who thus sought to pay a last tribute
of respect to one so widely esteemed and respected. Members of the
G.A.R. and W.R.C. attended the service in a body. The floral tributes
were many and most beautiful. Interment was made in Riverside cemetery,
where the last honors were paid by the Post and Corps.
WILL REMODEL STORE
M. BURG WILL INSTALL NEW FRONT AND COMPLETE NEW FURNISHINGS
Mr. Burg will begin work about July 1st remodeling the front and interior of
his building and converting it into a modern store room. The plans call for
a new front for both first and second stories, the show window being of a
type entirely new to LeMars. There will be a central entrance and a lobby
with tile floor. The interior will be equipped throughout with Grand Rapids
furniture, including wall cases, shelving, and wardrobes. The entire
upstairs will be finished off as a ladies ready to wear department with new
furnishings and equipment. In fact the front and interior of the store are
to be rebuilt and modernized and when the work is complete there will be no
more up-to-date furniture in LeMars than Burg’s. Preliminary to the
remodeling, a special sale is being put on which is announced on the last
page of today’s Sentinel.
LAND SELLING FAST.
Remsen Bell-Enterprise: The M.R. Faber real estate agency, which has been
doing a heavy business especially in farm lands this spring, had another
rushing week ending last Saturday, during which time deals were closed to
the amount of $143,965. This sum represents the sale of five farms totaling
750 acres, and one residence as follows:
The Groetken farm located north of LeMars, consisting of 153 acres and will
improved to W. H. Reeves of near Seney for $29,165.
The Adamson farm in Marion township to Nick A. Gengler for $34,000.
A farm of 160 acres in Union township to John A. Joergen and George Johnson,
of Remsen, for $25,600.
Sold the Albert Mensen farm of 157 ½ acres, located one mile east of Remsen,
to Nick Stoos for $240 per acre, or a total of $37,800.
The Nick Stoos eighty acres in Fredonia township was sold to J.P. Arens for
$14,400, being $150 per acre. The place has no improvements.
WEDDED.
Mr. Frederick Nichol, of Fort Dodge, and Miss Helen Dean, of LeMars, were
married Saturday afternoon June 3rd, at 3:00 in the south parlor of the
Martin Hotel in Sioux City. The Rev. J.L. Harris, of Sioux City,
officiating. A few of the close friends of the bride and groom were present.
Mr. and Mrs. Nichol left on the evening train for Fort Dodge, from which
point they will start for a motor trip by the way of St. Louis to southern
Illinois to the home of the groom and will probably return by way of
Chicago.
They will, on their return, make their home at Fort Dodge.
Mr. Nichol is with the Presbyterian Sunday School board and has charge of
their work in thirty-one counties in Northwestern Iowa.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Dean, long time residents of
LeMars. She was born and educated in this community and has taught school
with success and is a popular young woman.
WILL PAVE SENEY ROAD.
City Will Not Purchase A Fire Truck at Present.
The city council held a brief special session on Friday evening at which the
purchase of an automobile fire truck was discussed. The council decided not
to make a purchase at the present time.
P.F. Dalton presented a request for paving on the Seney road from his
residence to the railroad track and the permission was accorded him. Mr.
Dalton will bear the larger part of the expense of the improvement.
The city will do some grading and leveling on north Washington street.
MAKES A RAID.
Seven Are Caught in the Toils by the Sheriff
Sheriff Maxwell went over to Hancock township yesterday afternoon and
returned this morning at an early hour with seven prisoners and several
sacks of bottled beer. The authorities have for some time suspected that a
house on Section 35 in Hancock has been used as a rendezvous for booze
parties. Five men and two women were arrested in the party and lodged in
jail and will be given a hearing today.
Akron Register
June 22, 1916
WESTFIELD WRITE-UPS: (Special Correspondence)
Too late for last week ---
Miss Gladys Cook, who has a music class here, gave a very pleasing recital
in the home of E.C.F. Mohr. Each pupil had the privilege of inviting one
quest. After the musical program dainty refreshments were served. Miss
Cook was assisted in the serving by Mrs. E. L. Mohr.
Mrs. Jas. Buckingham and children returned Wednesday evening from a several
weeks stay in the home of her parents in Vermillion, S.D.
E. Hoffman returned from an extended trip to the coast. He visited in the
Bordwell home there and reports them well and happy.
Mrs. E. Beaulieu, Martina and Emmet, left Tuesday for a visit with Yankton
relatives and friends. They were accompanied home Saturday by Mrs.
Beaulieu's uncle, Mr. Lavarie, who will visit here for some time.
A. D. Lilly and L. L. Prather left on a business trip to Montana to look at
land. Before returning they will visit the McFarlan home at Bainville,
Montana.
Mrs. C. Martin, Mrs. M. W. Conway and son left Tuesday for a visit with
Vermillion relatives and friends and also to attend the wedding of their
niece and cousin.
This week's news ---
Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Cilley and their daughter and Mrs. E.C.F. Mohr and Mr.
and Mrs. M. P. Spaulding attended the Maude Adams play, "The Little
Minister," at the Grand Monday evening.
M. W. Conway autoed to Vermillion Thursday evening. His wife and baby
accompanied him home Friday evening.
Frank Mills shipped two cars of hogs to Chicago Saturday evening, Frank
Anderson accompanying the shipment.
The T. J. Martin family spent Saturday and Sunday in the city.
Mr. and Mrs. F. Mills, S. Silverberg and Miss Hazel Buchter attended the
graduation Thursday evening in the company of Mrs. Mills' niece, Miss
Gertrude Donnelly, from the Lawrence School of Music.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor and Wm Christenson autoed to the city Monday.
Mrs. E.C.F. Mohr and Mrs. R.H. Cilley chaperoned the Campfire Girls on a
picnic Tuesday.
Mrs. A. D. Lilly is enjoying a visit from her mother, of Prairie City, Ia.
Miss Oda Jenkins came down from Akron Friday and spent the day in the E.F.
Cassel home.
Mrs. Swift and daughter, Mrs. Eldridge, of Cody, Wyoming, spent the weekend
with Mrs. J. L. Lilly.
Miss Nettie Johnson attended Institute in Elk Point last week. She will
teach in the Richland school next year.
Miss Anna Chapman was a city visitor Wednesday.
The Lilly families enjoyed a few days visit from Mr. and Mrs. Harmes, of
Carpenter, S.D.
Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Spaulding have as houses guests Mrs. Spaulding of Montana
and Mrs. Goss.
Misses Hazel Buchter and Tessie Doyle were city visitors Wednesday.
MILLNERVILLE MENTION: (Special Correspondence)
The H. S. boys' social was an unqualified success. The net proceeds were
$15.
John Lang, of Hinton, visited in this neighborhood last week.
Mr. Wakefield delivered machinery from Jefferson, last week.
The condition of Miss Addie Hunter remains practically the same, although
she has been resting easier the past few days.
Mr. Skogberg was quite badly injured internally while driving his ___ from
the hay field attached to a ______.
Miss Lois Knapp returned home for summer vacation.
Sunnyside Alumni held a meeting Friday evening when new officers were
elected and plans made for future entertainment.
Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Clarey visited their daughter, Mrs. Martsfield, and
autoed to Sioux City on Friday.
Hathaway and family were Millnerville callers Wednesday. Miss ____ remained
for a two weeks visit. Miss Phoebe Hathaway has been suffering from a badly
sprained ankle.
Miss Violet Fry and her sister, Mrs. Cross, arrived from Curlew, last
Tuesday.
Millnerville neighborhood suffered a disastrous fire on Monday evening when
the store and adjoining building burned to the ground. The fire started by
gasoline and little was saved. The building was an old landmark, having
been erected about 23 years ago. Mr. Baillin, proprietor of the store, had
just put in a new stock of staple goods and his loss will be heavy. Some of
their household furniture was saved, but no clothing. They were taken care
of at the Millner home Monday night and to Sioux City Tuesday.
ADAVILLE ITEMS: (Special Correspondence)
Clark Tindall, of Dalton, is visiting relatives here.
Jack Hauser bought a Ford last week.
Mrs. Agnes Tindall and her granddaughter, Agnes Johnson, are visiting in
Sioux City this week.
Mr. and Mrs. O.R. Gaston and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Quigley, of Sioux City, autoed
up this way Sunday.
Miss Marie Morehead spent last week with her sister, Mrs. Ed. Raber, of
Craig.
Mort. Bristow, had the misfortune to fall out of the swing Friday and break
his wrist.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Stinton, Miss Blanche Stinton, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Pollock and
son visited at the Jack Tindall home, near Dalton, Sunday.
A daughter came to gladden the hearts of Rev. and Mrs. G. Harry ___ce,
Saturday, June 17, 1916.
Relatives here have received invitations to the wedding of Miss Rena Gaston,
of Sioux City, and Joy Perry, of LeMars. The wedding will take place at the
home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. O.R. Gaston, 1512 Pierce St. Sioux
City, on Wednesday evening, June 28, at eight o'clock.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stinton, Monday, June 19, 1916.
The Misses Fern and Vila King are visiting their grandmother, Mrs. Ollie
King, near Brunsville.
Robert Tindall, of Tama, Iowa, came Saturday to visit with relatives and try
his hand at the cultivator for Geo. Robertson. His wife will join him here
in a week or ten days.
We were sorry to hear that our neighboring little burg of Millnerville was
burned to the ground Monday night.
PLEASANT HILL HAPPENINGS: (Special Correspondence)
Sunday school next Sunday morning at the U.B. church at 10:30 o'clock.
There will be no services, as Rev. Small and family are attending the
Minister's Institute at Orchard, Nebr.
Mrs. Geo. Broulette will entertain the U.B. Ladies Aid next Wednesday
afternoon, June 28. The day has been changed to Wednesday, as Mrs. B.
Simonson will have the Brule society on Thursday afternoon.
Frank Welch, of Akron, is visiting in this vicinity.
The Wm. Kerr family attended the graduating exercises in Elk Point Saturday.
Mable Kerr was a graduate from the Pleasant Hill school and Earl Kerr and
Luella Bubs finished the Seventh grade.
Wilson Heasley's have a fine new bridge across the creek on the road leading
to their home.
Ernest Boetger and Miss Mary Beeler were married at Elk Point on Wednesday
of last week.
Harry Beeler, of Yates, Montana, has joined his wife and children, who are
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Davis, and other relatives. They
will make an extended visit here.
Charlie Leopold, of Cleveland, Ohio, arrived last week to spend the summer
with his sister, Mrs. Wm. Bubs, and family.
John Welch, of Akron, visited relatives in this vicinity Wednesday.
Miss Daisy Goodroad, who had been visiting relatives here, departed Monday
afternoon for Canton, S.D., where she will join her sister, Miss Veta, who
has been attending teacher's institute at Sioux Falls, S.D. They will leave
soon for their home near Belle Fourche, South Dakota.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to thank the neighbors and friends and especially the G.A.R.,
W.R.C. and I.O.O.F. for the many kindnesses shown, the sympathy expressed
and beautiful floral offerings during the illness and after the death of our
beloved husband and father, M.V. Seamands.---Mrs. M.V. Seamands and
Children.
BORN
A son, to Mr. and Mrs. John Trautt, east of town, June 11, 1916.
A daughter, to Mr. and Mrs. Orlan C. Moore, of Akron, June 16, 1916.
A daughter, to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Crow, northeast of town, June 18, 1916.
A son, to Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Kaelke, southeast of town, June 19, 1916.
Pleasant Pre-Nuptial Event
Mrs. V.G. Adams entertained at a six o'clock dinner at her home Tuesday
afternoon complimentary to Miss Ruth Hays, a bride of next week. The
pleasant event was in the nature of a pre-nuptial kitchen shower and the
time was passed by the company with music and games. It was a notable
feature of the gathering that eleven of the thirteen young women present,
including the hostess and honored guest, are graduates of the Akron High
school.
LOCAL MENTION
Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Staley and Mrs. David Guillaume were up from Elk Point
Tuesday on a visit.
B.F. Wintersteen and family visited friends at Holstein, Iowa, Sunday,
making the trip by auto.
Mrs. Andy Boden and son, Francis, west of tow, left Monday for a visit with
relatives at Madison, Wis.
Mr. and Mrs. Arden Pollock came from Sioux City Saturday evening for a brief
visit with relatives.
P. A. and Jas. Foley and Dr. Geo. Mattison were visitors at Miller, S.D.,
the fore part of the week.
Misses Fern and Nellie Adams returned Monday from a few days visit with
relatives at Holstein, Iowa.
Mrs. Guy Smiley, of Sioux City, visited her sister, Mrs. Jesse Pendleton,
south of town, and other relatives last week.
Mrs. John Fleming was operated on for appendicitis at the local hospital
Sunday. She is making a satisfactory recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. James Gale, of near Beresford, visited here over Sunday with
her mother, Mrs. Foley, and other relatives and friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mann motored from Cherokee, Iowa, Saturday for a brief
visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Swift, and other relatives.
Mrs. Edith Martin, and son, Leslie, returned Sunday from an extended stay at
Havana, N.D., where she has been assisting in her sister's store.
Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Treinen and Mrs. Ernest, of Remsen, were visitors her
last week in the home of their brother and son, Jno. Ernest.
Two carloads of the machinery to be used in paving the streets in Akron's
business section arrived yesterday, and the work is expected to begin soon.
Mrs. L.F. Root and Mrs. L. J. Cross and children went to Wynot, Nebr., last
Friday for a visit of several days with their daughter and sister, Mrs.
Chas. A. Gosting.
L.C. Hitzeman autoed to Sioux City Tuesday and on his return was accompanied
by his brother, Chas. Hitzeman, who visited relatives and friends here a
couple of days.
Miss Vivian Fowler, who had been visiting here since closing her work as
instructor in the Grammar room in the public school, departed Monday for her
home at Rowan, Iowa.
Miss Izetta Kelly departed Monday for a visit with the family of her aunt,
Mrs. G. McCreath, at Atkinson, Nebr. Her mother, Mrs. Matie Kelly, went
with her as far as Sioux City.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Fursee, Mrs. E. Tripp and Mrs. Aug. Henke went to Weta,
S.D., this week. Mrs. Fursee will remain there for awhile in an effort to
secure relief from rheumatism.
Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Voss, south of town, were called to the home of his
brother, Henry, near Wells, Minn., last Friday by the serious illness of his
mother. They returned Tuesday, leaving his mother much improved.
The Baptist Ladies Aid will meet at the church Wednesday morning, June 28,
to clean the church. Each member is requested to bring something for
dinner, which will be served in the basement.
Crop growth has made favorable progress this past week, although it has been
too cool for the corn. Yesterday noon it rained hard and terrific wind did
considerable damage. Large trees were blown down and a great many branches
torn off.
In a rather listless and poorly played ball game, Akron defeated Elk Point
here Sunday by a score of 7 to 6. Cam Smith pitched for the locals and
Feltis for the visitors. Akron plays Hinton next Sunday and that team plays
a return game here the following Sunday.
C. G. Chandler, who has been an instructor in the high school at Kalispell,
Mont., the past few years, arrived Tuesday to visit his mother and other
relatives and old-time friends during the summer vacation. His wife and
children went on to Washington D.C., to visit relatives.
As announced in the Register-Tribune last week, although the exact figures
were not then available, there was an important change in train schedules on
this division of the Milwaukee railroad Sunday. The morning southbound
passenger No. 132 departs at 8:38 instead of 8:50, and the evening
northbound train No. 103 does not change from 7:20. These two passengers do
not run Sundays. Passenger No. 11 (formerly No. 101) now goes north at 9:37
instead of 10:07 a.m. Passenger No. 20 (formerly No. 106) now goes south at
5:12 instead of 3:08 p.m. Both of these trains are Chicago-Sioux Falls
passengers, and in addition to the through sleeper carry a through
dining-observation car. These trains are like to run more closely to the
schedule time than in the past, and the all-around better service will be
appreciated by the traveling public.
HINTON GAZETTE
JUNE 22, 1916
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Walter Held left yesterday to join his company of the Iowa National
Guard which is being assembled at Des Moines.
Miss Lillie Berger and Mr. Clyde Brown and wife spent Sunday in the city
the guests of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Brown.
Miss May Garvey enjoyed a pleasant visit this week from her friend, Miss
Margaret Hingburger, of Caledonia, Minn.
Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Schneider were the guests of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. A. J. Taylor, Monday evening.
Mr. John Geise, manager of the Edmonds-Londergan Co., in this city left
Saturday last on a business trip to Sioux City.
The work of repairing the elevator and enlarging the implement warehouse
of the Edmonds- Loudergan Co. is progressing nicely.
Manager Bennett of the Atlas Elevator was busy loading a portion of
9,000 bushels of oats purchased by his firm during a few days past.
Alvin Ellison, L. L. Prather, Alonzo Lily, and A. G. Foss returned
Sunday from Wibaux, Montana. While there Mr. Prather purchased a half
section of land.
The new telephone directories will be ready for distribution the first
of next week.
H. H. Frahm and wife are rejoicing over the arrival at their home last
Saturday of a baby girl.
NOTES FROM AROUND JAMES
Miss Clara Vought was a week end guest in the H. H. Woolworth home.
Mrs. Bert Handcock of Montana is visiting her father, Elias Bennett, of
James.
Will Hardersen who has been suffering from a severe attack of rheumatism
is able to be around again.
A reception was given at the James Litterick home Wednesday evening in
honor of the marriage of their daughter, Jessie, to Benjamin Kinard of
Leeds. Mr. and Mrs. Kinard left for an extended visit with relatives in
Minnesota and Missouri.
EAST PERRY NEWS
Joseph Schmock and family spent Sunday at the John Jebsen home.
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Swanson returned Saturday from a two day's business
trip in Nebraska.
Miss Isadora Sweeney closed her term of school last week and is
attending summer school in Sioux City.
While in route to Hinton Sunday, Walter Ernst had the misfortune to
strip the gears on his car. Joe Mansfield pulled it down to
Rainsbotham's garage where it was left for repairs.
Miss Ruby Rollins and Miss Lucille Mansfield were Sunday evening guests
of Miss Ester Hanson.
Mrs. William Tullus received the sad news Sunday that her brother,
Herman Van Dyke, while fishing at Brown's Lake had the misfortune to be
bitten by a rattlesnake but owing to prompt attention is doing nicely.
HINTON GAZETTE
JUNE 29, 1916
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Layfayette Harrison of Humansville, Mo., arrived last week for a visit
with his father, Alex Harrison, won is ill in a Sioux City hospital. He
came to Hinton Saturday evening for a visit with his cousin, C. W.
Harrison and family.
A baby boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Wiener, who reside
ten miles east of Hinton.
While attempting to bridle a horse yesterday Paul Sweeney was thrown
against the side of the barn and his arm broken below the elbow. He was
brought to town and the fracture was reduced by Dr. Robbins.
Mr. Harry Whittier accompanied by his son, Lyman, was the guest of his
sister, Mrs. Dr. Robbins, several days last week and departed Saturday
for his home at Moscow, Idaho. Mr. Whittier stopped here on his return
from Chicago, where he had been as an alternate to the republican
national convention.
EAST PERRY NOTES
Miss Edna Taylor of Aberdeen, S. D., is visiting at the home of Henry
Gruber.
A few from this vicinity attended the funeral of John Prichard Saturday.
Mrs. Henry Gruber is enjoying a visit from her nieces, Miss Opal and
Bernice Greene, of Otoe, Iowa.
Mrs. Hank Barrett and son, Miles, spent Sunday at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Beacom, at Cole's addition.
Guy Carpenter spent Saturday at the home of his father near Merrill. He
made the trip on his bicycle.
Mr. and Mrs. Owen Taylor and family of Millnerville accompanied by Mrs.
Taylor's mother and brother, Mr. and Mrs. Kellog, spent at the Henry
Gruber home.
NOTES FROM AROUND JAMES
Mrs. C. E. Chaney and daughter, Gladys, of Sioux City were weekend
guests in the F. S. Woolworth home.
Mrs. George Savage and her sister, Miss Mary Reinsch, of Sioux City are
visiting their parents at Byron, Minn.
A reception was given last Friday evening at the home of Mrs. S. T.
Fulton in honor of Mrs. and Mrs. G. C. Croston, who have sold the store
at James and expect to travel extensively this summer.
Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Tobe who have been visiting relatives in this
vicinity returned Monday to their home in Parkston, S.D. Mrs. Charles
Bennett, Mrs. Tobe's mother, accompanied them home
While driving through Leeds last Thursday Miss Madaline Balinger had the
misfortune of being thrown from the buggy and slightly injured when the
horse she was driving became frightened at the noise of a large fire
cracker, which was thrown in the street by a small boy.
FROM LEMARS GLOBE POST
A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.
T. Parks, 1601 court street, Wednesday evening at 8:30 when their oldest
daughter, Martha Bae, was united in marriage to Lewis Stabenow of
McConnell, Illinois. Rev. E. E. Gilbert, pastor of the first Methodist
Episcopal Church, officiated.
Another of the old landmarks in the county was destroyed on last Monday
evening when the Milnerville store and a number of other adjoining
buildings were burnt to the ground. The fire originated from an
explosion of some gasoline in the rear part of the building and quickly
spread over the entire floor surface gaining such headway that in a
short time the flames were coming from all parts of the building.
Nothing was saved except a few household articles of little value and
practically nothing could be done to extinguish the fire.
While in actual service the Iowa guardsmen will receive regular army
pay. The captains will draw $6.67 a day, first lieutenants $5.56, second
lieutenants $4.72 a day. Out of their pay the commissioned officers must
purchase their own uniforms and pay for their maintenance. The privates
receive $15 dollars per month.
FROM THE MERRILL RECORD
Christian Closner, an old settler of Liberty Township, died last
Thursday at the home of his son, J. B. Closner, at Pine Island, Minn.,
aged 89 years and 4 months.
Mayor Montagne received a message yesterday telling him of the death of
his aunt, Mrs. Margaret Montagne, a pioneer resident of Jefferson, S. D.
The death was caused by a stroke of paralysis. She was over 84 years of
age.
A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the Merrill Catholic Church June
20, when Miss Elvira Weidenfeller became the bride of Louis Hoffman of
Brunswick, Neb.
Mrs. H. H. Wingert and niece, Miss Vera Pultz,went to Ida Grove last
Friday being called there by the serious illness of Mrs. Wingert's
brother-in-law, Mr. Frank Reed, and also to visit a sister, Mrs. O. W.
McClow, who is in the hospital at that place.