Iowa Old Press
LeMars Sentinel
Tuesday, April 3, 1917
SENEY: (Special Correspondence)
Miss Dolly Hinde visited the first of the week with relatives at LeMars.
Jim Franklin, of St. Paul, is a guest at the home of his sister, Mrs. Henry
Groetken.
Miss Maxine Duncan visited a few days last week with relatives and friends
at LeMars.
A large number from here went to LeMars Tuesday to attend the Patriot's Day
program.
Rev. and Mrs. Bertie Watson enjoyed a short visit with Mrs. L. Woods, of
Superior, Iowa.
A Licht, of St. James, Minn., arrived here last week and will act as station
agent here.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hennrich and Fred Riter visited over Sunday with
relatives at Ireton, Iowa.
Miss Anna Kieffer enjoyed visiting at her home in Remsen Tuesday as there
was no school on that day.
Miss Grace Whitmore, in company with Mrs. Basil Tincher, of LeMars, were
Sioux City visitors Wednesday.
Miss Carol Pech returned home last week after making an extended visit with
relatives and friends at Chico, California.
Mr. and Mrs. S. Perry and daughter, Miss Laura, of LeMars, were over Sunday
visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Perry.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Ferris, who have been working for H. C. Detloff, left
Saturday for Alton, where they will live this summer.
Misses Margaret and Helen Darville, who are attending LeMars high school,
spent Sunday at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Darville.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Manning, who have been keeping house for Chas. Witt,
moved the first of the week on the L. H. Manning farm south of LeMars.
Chas. and Albert Ewin, who returned last week with Co. K., were over Sunday
visitors at the Christ Henricksen home. The many friends of the boys are
glad to see them back again.
A large crowd gathered at the hall Tuesday evening and enjoyed a very
interesting lecture given by Dr. Bond, of Spencer. At the close of the
evening the young people served refreshments.
The Foreign Missionary society met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Arthur Reeves. A large crowd attended and a good meeting was held. At the
close of the afternoon, refreshments were served.
NORTH STANTON: (Special Correspondence)
Kunkel Bros shipped cattle to Sioux City Wednesday.
Anthon Nelson delivered hogs to LeMars buyers Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Cowan made a trip to Sioux City last Thursday.
H. J. Ahlers shipped a consignment of hogs to Sioux City Thursday last.
John Sullivan and John Murphy shipped a carload of hogs to Sioux City last
Wednesday.
Henry and Ed Braband are now driving a new car, having purchased one in
LeMars Saturday last.
Hazel Riter, living on the Emery Bixby farm, are now the owners of a new
car. They made their purchase in Merrill last week.
Will Clayton, who visited his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gainor, the
past two weeks, left last Friday for his home near Edgemont, S.D., where he
intends taking up a claim.
Farmers who intend sowing wheat, are now busy getting the ground in
readiness and if the nice weather continues, they will all be in the fields
with full force.
Miss Madden, the nurse who has been caring for Mrs. Ezra Davey the past
three months, is now on a case in LeMars. Mrs. Davey's health has improved
wonderfully and does not need the care of a nurse.
ELGIN: (Special Correspondence)
Ed Detloff purchased some cattle in Sioux City Thursday.
Geo. Laughton marketed grain in Struble the past week.
Clifford Bray was a business caller at Orange City Thursday.
Penning Bros. had stock on the Sioux City market Thursday.
Frank Ruhland had stock on the Sioux City market Wednesday.
Bob Moran received a car load of cattle from St. Paul Wednesday.
Geo. Nussbaum delivered several loads of oats in Struble the past week.
Geo. Laughton had a car load of hogs on the Sioux City market Thursday.
Mrs. M. G. Mills, of Seney, spent several days at the Geo. Laughton home
last week.
Andrew Johnson, of Emmet, Neb., spent a few days at the Geo. Nussbaum home
the past week.
Misses Gertrude Frerichs and Emma Johnson, of Craig, visited with Margaret
Null Thursday.
George and Floyd Laughton, Carl Wilde, Nick Schlesser, Frank Ruhland, and
Penning Bros. were Sioux City passengers Thursday.
The Elgin township spelling contest was held at the Center school Friday
evening. A short program was given followed by the contest. Miss Elsie
Utech won first prize and Floyd Laughton was second prize.
WESTFIELD: (Special Correspondence)
Mr. and Mrs. Scott visited friends in Sioux City several days last week.
Frank Martin, of Sioux City, visited a few days with Mrs. W. B. Martin.
Thelma Dague, of Elk Point, visited last week with friends in Westfield.
Mrs. E. H. Spaulding, Jrs. And children, are visiting relatives in
Vermillion.
A new telephone was put in the parsonage for the use of H. W. Mass and
family.
Mr. Al Husted and daughter, from near Hinton, visited relatives here on
Friday evening.
Wayne Lilly celebrated his eighth birthday on Saturday by inviting in
several little friends.
The Sunday school presented Mr. and Mrs. Christy Moffatt with a rocking
chair on last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Chapman and little son have gone to Onawa for a visit
with Mr. Chapman's parents.
Our school closed on Friday for the spring vacation. It is very much
appreciated by both teachers and pupils.
Mrs. Paramore and children spent last week here with the Gosting family, it
being vacation week in the Hawarden schools.
Mr. and Mrs. Christy Moffatt have moved into the new house that Mr. Koehler
has been building for them southeast of town.
Daisy Harrington was retaken quite ill at the H. B. Lilly home on Sunday
morning. Dr. Kerr was called and he is very much improved.
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Boyd left on last Monday for their new home in
Martindale, Mont. Letters from them state quite a lot of snow there.
Mrs. Synet, who lives with Crane Bros., fell on entering church on last
Sunday and broke her wrist. It is very painful. Mrs. Hughes is helping care
for her.
The Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Mohr on Thursday. All enjoyed a social
afternoon. Ten members and several visitors were present. The next meeting
will be with Mrs. W. B. Martin.
In the Westfield spelling contest held in district No. 4, Willie Welsh, of
No. 4 and Erna Waterbury, of district No. 3, were the successful ones. They
will go to LeMars in May and compete.
The parents and teachers meeting of last Wednesday evening was very well
attended and the needs of the school were talked over and a better
understanding between teachers and parents.
STRUBLE: (Special Correspondence)
A new bridge is being put in near Frank Dobbert's farm on the county line.
Mrs. Ben Garding left the first of the week for a visit at the home of her
sister at Watertown, S.D.
John Werley is at Mitchell helping on the P. W. Moir horse ranch. John is a
most reliable man to have.
Peter Moir returned home from Mitchell, S.D., where he has a stock farm,
being cared for by Thomas Osborne, from here.
Mrs. Henry Hennigs is the able organist and school teacher of Grant
township.
A sister of Mrs. Math. Stoos arrived from Germany about three weeks ago.
She tells some most pitiful stories of how the people in Germany are on the
verge of starvation.
Mrs. Frombgen, of Alvord, a sister of the Mesdames Alvion Brandt and Utha,
was visiting with her relatives here this week. The Frembgens were former
Strublettes.
Mrs. Lizzie Weis, of Hospers, was recently married. Mrs. Weis and daughter,
Gladys, frequently visited at the Mrs. Glese's home and have many well
wishing friends in Struble.
Akron Register-Tribune
April 5, 1917
CARD OF THANKS.
We wish to extend our sincere thanks to the neighbors and friends for their
kindness and sympathy during the illness and after the death of our beloved
father, I. S. Talbott. –Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Talbott, Mrs. George Benefiel, R.
E. Talbott.
DIED.
Josephine A. (Nicolls) Jones, wife of F. M. Jones, was born in Allamakee
county, Iowa, June 14, 1858, and died in Akron, Ia., April 2, 1917, at the
age of 58 years, 9 months and 19 days.
When a young woman, she came to Danbury, Iowa, where she married Frank M.
Jones on March 24, 1880. Nine children were born, of whom six survive. They
are: Mrs. J. Vreugdenhil, of Akron, Ia.; M. W. Jones, of Smithland, Ia.;
Frank M. Jones, of Akron, Ia.; Mrs. D. H. Hannahs, of Plainview, Nebr.; Mrs.
R. E. Booth, of Randolph, Nebr.; and Miss Hilda Jones, of Akron, Ia. Mr. and
Mrs. Jones with their family moved to Nebraska in 1902, where they resided
until 1913, when they came to Union county, S.D., where they have since resided
on a farm.
For many years Mrs. Jones was a member of the Baptist church, having joined
the church with her husband while they lived at Randolph, Nebr. The
deceased had been during all of her married life a kind and loving wife and
mother, always living for others. For the past ten years she had been an
invalid and suffered severely, but was always patient. During the last week
of her life, spent in the Akron hospital, her spirit bore testimony of
abiding faith in Christ, her Savior, and she was very happy, even to the
last.
Realizing how much mother suffered, all the family are reconciled to her
passing, for they believe she has gone to be at rest in a better world.
Funeral services were conducted by the Baptist minister, F. E. Volck, at the
church in Akron on Wednesday afternoon. Interment was made in Riverside
Cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS.
Our heartfelt gratitude is hereby expressed to all our kind neighbors and
friends for their sympathy and helpfulness, which afforded us comfort during
the sickness and death of our beloved wife and mother.—F. M. Jones and
Children.
Akron Register-Tribune
April 12, 1917
OBITUARY.
Isaac S. Talbott was born in Westmorland county, Penn., March 14th, 1833,
and died in Akron, Iowa, March 27th, 1917, at the age of 84 years and 13
days. He moved to Jo Daviess county, Ill., in 1854, and on January 16, 1864,
was married to Susan E. Summy, who departed this life in November, 1910, at
their home in Akron. The family moved to Plymouth County, Iowa, in 1882,
and came to Akron in 1900. Four children were born to this union—Merrill M.
Talbott, of Akron, Iowa; Mrs. George Benefiel and Reuben E. Talbott, of
Eagle Butte, S.D.; and Mrs. Will Kenaston, who passed away in June, 1903.
Mr. Talbott joined the M. E. church when thirty-three years of age and
always lived a consistent Christian life. He was ever a kind husband and
father, a helpful neighbor, a true friend and an upright citizen. He was
granted a long life’s journey and the world was better for his having lived
in it. His memory and good works will stand as a priceless heritage to the
surviving children.
Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel April 17, 1917
Death of Pioneer
Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis Passes Away at Great Age
Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis, an old and
well known resident of Plymouth county,
died at Adrian, Minn., where she
had made her home of late with relatives,
on Friday morning, at the great
age of eighty-eight years.
Mrs. Lewis was a native of Germany
and was born at Traier on April 7,
1829. Her death was due to failing
health consequent on declining powers
of age. She had been sick for the past
year. Her maiden name was Elizabeth
Ross. When a young woman she
came to this country with her parents.
She was united in marriage with Matthew
Lewis in Chicago. After living
in Illinois for a number of years they
came to Plymouth county in 1883,
which has been the home of the family
since that time. Mr. Lewis died in
1884. Mrs. Lewis made her home here
for many years, latterly among her
children. She is survived by ten children
who are Jacob Lewis, of Green
Bay, Wis.; Mrs. Paul Loudivlsse, of
Dumont, N. D.; Gerhard and Michael
Lewis, of Adrian, Minn.; Andrew Lewis,
living west of LeMars; Nic Lewis,
of LeMars; Mrs. Henry Ahlers and
Mrs. Jos. Kamp, living north of town;
Mrs. William Colling, of Granville;
Matt Lewis, of Los Angeles, Cal. Two
sons, Peter and John, preceded their
mother in death. She is also survived
by a large number of grandchildren
and great grandchildren.
The remains were brought to LeMars
for burial and the funeral held
yesterday morning at St. Joseph's
church. All the children with the exception
of Jacob and Matthew came
to attend the funeral.
Mrs, Lewis was a devout Christian
woman and enjoyed the respect and
esteem of all who knew her.
Six grandchildren acted as pallbearers.
HINTON GAZETTE
APRIL 19, 1917
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fester, who reside on the Jos. Schmock farm, are
rejocing over the arrival of a baby girl at their home last Saturday.
Fritz Howe who works for August Richards had an experience savoring of
the military order last Monday. With a friend he was examining a new
rifle when it was accidentally discharged, shooting a hole through his
foot. He was brought to town and medical aid was rendered promptly and
he is getting along nicely at this writing.
Mr. Charles Murphy of the Bowman Lumber Co., has moved his family and
goods from Onawa and occupies the Snowden property. He has waited a good
while for a house.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gainor drove to Sioux City on account of their
daughter, Mrs. Agnes Williamson, who is sick. Mrs. Williamson will come
home with her mother on a visit when she feels better. Tom feels very
proud of those fine Hambleton bays he drives.
DEATH OF IRA PEARSON SR.
Mr. Ira Pearson Sr. passed away last Sunday after an illness of about a
year with dropsy and heart trouble. He was 84 years of age. Deceased
leaves a widow and four children namely, Walter Pearson, Calvin Pearson,
Ira Pearson, Jr. Mrs. Hattie Jensen, lives in Canada. Funeral services
were held Wednesday and burial was in Adaville cemetery. Mr. Pearson
was a native of Massachusetts and lived in Wisconsin where he was
married. He was an old settler in Plymouth county, residing on his farm
two miles northwest of Hinton and owned a large acreage of ground which
is cultivated by his sons.
Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Levins spent Sunday at the pleasant farm home of Mr.
and Mrs. C. F. Winter.
LeMars Sentinel
April 27, 1917
Mrs. W. G. Bolser entertained the members of the Priscilla Crochet club
at a social afternoon session on Saturday. The meeting was of the usual
social nature.
The Tuesday afternoon meeting of the Home Missionary society of the
First Methodist church was held at the home of Mrs. S. Perry, with Mrs.
T.A. Bray assisting. The program numbers were: Days of Opportunities;
Heroes of Peace; Mexico to Texas; Cubans on the Florida border; Our
Mission to Latin America; Latest News from the Field.
SENEY: (Special Correspondence)
Mrs. Ed Mathern was a Sioux City visitor last Saturday.
Miss Mabel Robins attended the teacher's meeting at Alton Saturday.
R. A. Hawkins and John Lancaster, Jr., shipped hogs to Sioux City
Friday.
Lee Hughes and Will Twartha, of LeMars, are sawing wood for Mr. L.D.
Baldwin.
The ladies of this community held a china shower in the hall Wednesday
afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Deegan returned home Sunday after visiting a few days
with relatives in Sioux City.
Robert Chambers returned Monday to his home at Hazel, S.D., after
visiting a week in the Arthur Reeves' home.
A large crowd attended the temperance lecture given in the church
Tuesday evening by Mrs. Ruth Van Clarke.
Mrs. Langenhorst, of Hospers, visited a few days this week at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. H. L. Schaffhausen.
Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Rees and son, Marshall were Sunday dinner guests at
the home of Mrs. E. Penning, west of LeMars.
Mrs. S. Haviland is staying at the John Osborne home, as Mrs. Osborne is
in LeMars caring for her daughter, Miss Lois, who is sick at the Mosher
hospital.
The Home Missionary society met at the home of Mrs. R.A. Hawkins on
Wednesday afternoon. The attendance was large and the hostess served
refreshments at the close of the afternoon.
The young ladies proved to be the losers in the contest and delightfully
entertained the members of the “Good Samaritan” class in the hall
Wednesday evening. A fine luncheon was served and the evening was spent
in playing games.
FARM AND STOCK NOTES:
Erickson Bros., of Akron, received $15.50 for a load of hogs marketed in
Sioux City Wednesday.
C. C. Wells, of Ireton, sold a load of Duroc hogs on the Sioux City
market Tuesday at $15.65, the top for the day.
J. W. Ahlfs, of Akron vicinity, cashed in a load of 267 pound hogs on
the Sioux City market Monday at $15.55, the top for that day.
Henry Gobel, of Elgin, topped the market in Sioux City Tuesday with a
load of hogs of his own raising and feeding that sold at $15.65.
Five cents under the top of $15.64 was the price paid for a load of
Chester White hogs marketed by J. C. Bryant of Akron in Sioux City
Tuesday.
H. W. Sargent, of Portland, brought home $3,307 from Sioux City this
week, the returns from seventy porkers that averaged 306 pounds and were
sold at $15.50.
J. H. Nason and H. Dreeszen, Sioux township farmers, cashed a car of
very good cattle in Sioux City this week. Their consignment consisted
of six steers averaging 1,221 pounds, at $12.25; three steers averaging
1,423 pounds, at $12.25, and three cows averaging 1.416 pounds, at
$10.25. The cattle were Herefords of their own raising.
The Hodgson Bros., who farm the home place in Stanton, were on the Sioux
City market with a load of steers this week that were good enough to
sell at $11.40. There were nineteen head in the shipment and their
average weight was 1,150 pounds. The shipment was largely their own
raising and had been fed on a ration of corn, hay, oil meal and oats.
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Notice to Clean Alleys.
All alleys, vacant lots, also in the rear of buildings, must be cleaned
of all ashes, straw, manure, broken glass, dishes or crockery, tin cans,
stove pipes, old wire, hoop iron, buckets, pans, jugs, bottles, old
shoes, rubbish of every kind on or before May 10, 1917.
If not complied with within the time specified the same will be removed
by the city and the expense charged to the property.
Dated at LeMars, Iowa, this 26th day of April, 1917.
GEO. McLAIN, Mayor
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Greatest company of Jubilee Singers—for Epworth League, Friday, at
Methodist church