Iowa Old Press

LeMars Sentinel dated after April 1, 1921

Nis Nielsen

   Nis Nelson, a well known resident of Fredonia township, passed away at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.P. Larson. Mr. Nelson had reached the age
of 87 years and his death was due to senility. The funeral was held Monday
afternoon.

   Mr. Nelson, despite his age, enjoyed good health up to two weeks prior to
his death, when he suddenly began to decline. He passed away at 1 o'clock
Saturday, April 1, 1921.

   Nis Nelsen was a native Denmark, born November 28, 1834, near the village
of Skrustrub, Schleswig. He came from a farming family and followed this
occupation nearly all of his life. He was married to Herlig Lund, in his
native village in 1861, and the couple continued to live there for some
time. In 1883 Mr. and Mrs. Nelsen, with four children came to the Untied
States and immediately settled on a small farm in Fredonia township and all
have resided in that community ever since. Four children passed away in
their native land, and one, Mrs. C.P. Kloster, died in Fredonia 15 years
ago. The surviving children are: Mrs. J.P. Larsen, Mrs. Tovel Kloster and
Mrs. H.P. Mortensen.

   Mrs. Nelsen died in 1915 and since then Mr. Nelsen has been living with
the J.P. Larsen family. The deceased was a veteran of the famous
Danish-Prussian war of 1864, in which he was a non-commissioned officer and
to his last days he was the proud possessor of an honor medal awarded him
after the close of that conflict. Mr. Nelsen was a staunch member of the
Danish Lutheran congregation of Fredonia township. He helped in the
construction of the church building northwest of Remsen in 1898, and was a
regular attendant and took an active part in the affairs of the congregation
ever since then. He was a kind and loving husband and father, a splendid
neighbor and friend, and a highly respected citizen of his community.

   The funeral was held Monday afternoon, services being conducted in the
Danish church by Rev. J. Soe, of Marcus, followed by interment in the Remsen
cemetery, and the last rites were largely attended.

Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
Tuesday, April 5, 1921

PAT FARRELL DEAD
WAS WIDELY KNOWN ATTORNEY IN NORTHWEST IOWA
LEADING FIGURE HERE FOR YEARS

Was a Native Son of Iowa and Lived All His Life in This State. Practiced His
Profession Here for Thirty Six Years

Patrick Farrell, one of the best known men in Le Mars, died on Sunday
morning at a local hospital about nine o'clock. Ten days before his death he
underwent an operation for an internal malady. His condition was critical at
the outset as his health had been failing for some time before the operation
became imperative and he was suffering from a complication of diseases.

The news of his death was received with genuine sorrow as he was held in the
highest esteem by a great majority of people in Le Mars and the surrounding
country and expressions of regret and sympathy for the bereaved family were
heard on every hand.

Patrick Farrell, a leading attorney of Le Mars for more than thirty-five
years, was a native son of Iowa and lived all his life in this state. He was
born in a log cabin on a homestead farm in Benton county on June 1, 1859.
His parents, John Farrell and Bridget Kelly, came to America from Ireland in
1850 and located in Iowa in 1854.

Patrick Farrell was reared on the homestead, a member of a large family of
children. He received his elementary schooling in the neighboring district
school and assisted in the work of the farm, and then attended the academy
at Blairstown, after which he taught for several terms in the public
schools. He then took a course in Cornell college at Mount Vernon and upon
completion of the course entered the law department of Iowa State university
at Iowa City and was graduated in the class of 1885. In July of the same
year he came to Le Mars and engaged in the practice of law and worked and
lived here until his death took place. Not long after locating in Le Mars
Mr. Farrell was elected a justice of the peace and in 1889 was elected
county attorney, a position he held for six years. He was an able and
brilliant prosecutor and always filled the duties of the office without fear
or favor. He also held the position of city attorney at one time. He was a
democrat in politics and active in the councils of the party. He was a
member of the library board for many years and in other ways took an active
and influential part in the public affairs of the community. He was
progressive and an ardent worker for better and higher education along all
lines.

Patrick Farrell stood out as a man among men. He was strong, virile in
thought and action, possessed of a tongue which could deal out both sympathy
and sarcasm, but of a most kindly and honorable nature, with depths of
feeling only plumbed by those who knew him well. He had a fund of humor,
which was illimitable, and in converse and associate with him was a joy to
those who understood the greatness of his nature and the kindliness of his
heart. He was a fighter in his profession and in politics but his inborn
chivalry made him worthy foe for any opponent. He will be greatly missed in
many circles where his commanding figure has been familiar for years and
where his cheery greeting will no longer be heard. Among his many pleasing
traits was his love of horses and kindness to dumb animals. His home life
was ideal and the family circle will mourn a thoughtful and loving husband
and father.

Mr. Farrell was a charter member of Trinity council Knights of Columbus and
a member of St. James church since it was founded in Le Mars. Mr. Farrell
was twice married. On May 19, 1886, he was united in marriage with Miss Kate
Goulding of Luzerne and to that union one daughter was born. Mrs. Farrell
died in 1888.

On January 25, 1892, Mr. Farrell was united in marriage with Miss Catherine
Murray, of Kingsley, and to this union three children were born. John
Farrell, now residing in Onawa, Walter Farrell, of Lusk, Wyo., and Mrs. Jos.
Kass of this city. Miss Catherine Farrell resides in Luzerne, Iowa. He also
leaves five brothers who are James and Thomas Farrell, of Cedar Rapids,
Iowa, Michael Farrell, of Linn county, John Farrell, of Perham, Minn., and
Edward F. Farrell, of Long Beach, California.

The funeral services will be held this morning at ten o'clock at St. James
church, Rev. Father Farrell officiating.

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
April 8, 1921

Mrs. Whiting returned to her home at Whiting this week after an extended
visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Marcue.

A marriage license was issued on Wednesday, in Sioux City, to Vademar
Mikklesen, of Remsen, and Marie Louise Bogh, of Marcus.

Mrs. N. E. Nicholas and daughter, Ethel, of Laurel, Montana, are visitors at
the M. S. Walker home. Mrs. Nicholas is a sister of Mrs. Walker.

Basket social and program at Moir School, five miles north of Seney, Tuesday
evening, April 12. Ladies please bring baskets. ~Laura Bayne, teacher.

G. Gronow will celebrate his eighty-eighth birthday next Monday. In spite of
his advanced years, he is in excellent health. He and A.A. Alline, who is
about the same age, are probably the oldest men living in LeMars.

The LeMars Country Club has signed up forty-three new members the last few
days and will start the season with a membership of at least a hundred. Work
on the new club house north of town is being pushed and the course will be
got in shape as rapidly as possible.

An organizer for the Kiwanis Club spent several days in LeMars the past week
conferring with local business men relative to starting such an organization
here. After a careful survey of the field those interested decided not to
organize a Kiwaniians but may form a local luncheon club along similar
lines.

Dr. J. W. Figg, of Iowa City, and Miss Elsie Hall, of Scranton, Iowa, were
married April 6th at the home of the bride in Scranton. They will lived in
Iowa City. Dr. J. W. Figg was for about three years associated with her
brother, Dr. R. M. Figg, in LeMars in the dental practice and has numerous
friends here.

Miss Minnie Weiland, of LeMars, was married in Sioux City last week to Elmer
Fessler, foreman of the waterworks in that city. Miss Weiland has been for
two or three years employed in a Sioux City department store, having
previous to that time held similar positions here. Her numerous LeMars
friends extend best wishes.

Miss Gertrude Walsh, a nurse and one of our worthy members, who underwent an
operation last week at the Sacred Heart Hospital, is recovering very nicely.

Mrs. W. D. Munro received a telegram yesterday announcing the death of her
sister, Mrs. Frank Llewllyn, which occurred suddenly at St. Petersburg,
Florida, where Mr. and Mrs. Llewllyn were spending the winter. The body was
taken to their home at Shamokin, Pa., for burial. The deceased was also a
sister of Horace Lee and Mrs. C.D. Herron, of this city. Mr. and Mrs.
Llewllyn have visited in LeMars several times.

Felix, the seventeen months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Felix Treinen, of
Remsen vicinity, died at a local hospital on Monday, of sleeping sickness.
The remains were taken to Marcus where the funeral was held.

Mr. and Mrs. G. Phelan, of Lake Benton, Minn., and Mrs. Webb Kellogg, of
O’Neil, Neb., were visitors at the Jake Eberle home the past months.

The Board of Health for Lincoln township have appointed Dr. W. W. Larsen to
take care of their work for the coming year.

Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Kain, of Sioux City, came up to attend the funeral of the
late Patrick Farrell on Tuesday.

William Holton, of Chicago, who has been visiting friends and relatives here
returned to his home this week.

Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Matern, of America township, were guests at the Andy
Klostermann home at Remsen Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McCartney and Mrs. M. Cliff, of Kingsley, were LeMars
visitors on Tuesday.

Mrs. Sam Diediker, who was operated on for goiter about ten days ago, is
getting along nicely.

Mrs. Le Roy Palmer went to Cedar Falls this week for a visit with friends.

Mrs. A. Thoma, of Wall, S.D., is visiting LeMars relatives this week.