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LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
June 3, 1921
NEW PASTOR IS IN CHARGE
Rev. N. L. Haney Accepts Pastorate of Baptist Church
Rev. N. L. Haney, the new pastor of the Baptist church, moved to LeMars this
week and is now located in the Baptist parsonage. Rev. Haney came from
Texas to Elk Point, South Dakota, where he preached for several years
previous to coming to LeMars. He is married and has two children. The Elk
Point, South Dakota, Leader Courier says of his leaving that town.
“Rev. N. L. Haney has received a call to the First Baptist Church at LeMars,
Iowa, and has accepted the work. The community will be sorry to lose Mr.
Haney and his family as he is chairman of the Union County Red Cross, Worthy
Patron of the Eastern Star Lodge and chaplain of the Masonic Lodge. He has
been pastor of the local church for the past three years and has done
considerable work in its upbuilding. The members of the church tendered
Rev. and Mrs. Haney a reception Wednesday evening. The other pastors of the
city were present and made talks, and a fine social evening was enjoyed.
Sunday morning will be Rev. Haney’s last service in Elk Point.”
SURPRISED THEIR FRIENDS
Graduate Has Title of Being a Married Woman
Akron Register: The quiet marriage of Glen M. Kanago and Miss Viola D.
Rossbach at the M. E. parsonage in LeMars, Wednesday, May 18, 1921, came as
a pleasant surprise to their many acquaintances here.
The bride is an only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rossbach, and the groom
an only son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. O. Kanago, all of this city. Both
families have been residents of this vicinity for many years, and the young
people are among the most respected and worthy of the community. Their host
of friends extend congratulations and best wishes. The charming bride will
graduate from the Akron school next week. The groom is associated with his
father in the contracting and building business here.
The newly married couple will make their home in Akron.
~Mrs. A. W. Parsons, of Des Moines, is visiting old friends in LeMars. Mrs.
Parsons and her husband were pioneers in this section and lived on a farm
north of LeMars. Subsequently living in Akron where Mr. Parsons was engaged
in business.
OLD CASE REOPENED
PROMINENT KINGSLEY BANKER IS SUED FOR DIVORCE
WAS MARRIED FOR ONLY A WEEK
After a Bitter Fight with Recrimatory Evidence on Both Sides First Suit was
Dropped and a Quasi Reconciliation was Effected.
Sioux City Journal: The alleged reconciliation between Mrs. Alice Foft and
her husband, Mason J. Foft, following the abandoning of their divorce battle
in district court, from all appearances has ended, as Mrs. Foft has filed a
second petition in district court demanding a divorce from her husband.
Mrs. Foft filed the first petition for a divorce on December 18, 1919, one
week after they were married, according to her petition. She asserted that
three days after their marriage Foft became abusive and violent and insisted
that she co-operate with him in procuring an annulment of their marriage.
When she refused he threatened to shoot her and compelled her to come to
Sioux City from Kingsley. Upon arriving at the Northwestern station, she
called for help, whereupon he ran away, Mrs. Foft alleged.
Mrs. Foft declared her husband was worth $300,000 and demanded $50,000
permanent alimony, asserting she had two small children by a former marriage
to support. Foft then filed a statement showing he was worth only $180,000.
Foft filed a cross petition accusing her of cruel and inhuman treatment. He
asserted it was she, not he, who desired annulment of the marriage. He also
declared she threatened his life. Foft also accused her of attempting to
have him arrested at the Martin Hotel. He also asserted she attempted to
extort money from him.
Before the case finally was dismissed cross petitions, answers and other
legal documents had been filed in district court in rapid succession. In
subsequent petitions Mrs. Foft alleged he hired Joseph Elwood to follow her
and watch her actions. She alleged Elwood sent her candy and notes and made
attempts to arranged to meet her by appointment, in order that Foft might
“get something on her.”
Following the dismissal of the case last September, Mr. and Mrs. Foft
resumed living together, according to A. C. McGill, of the law firm of
Kindig, McGill, Stewart & Hatfield, which filed Mrs. Foft’s new petition in
district court.
In the new petition Mrs. Foft demands $30,000 alimony in cash and in
promissory notes. She asks $1,000 in money and $29,000 in notes, which she
alleges Foft holds, as follows:
A note for $10,000 executed by A. T. Thompson and Margaret Thompson, March
1, 1919, at 5 1⁄2 percent, payable March 1, 1932; a note for $7,000 executed
by H. S. Reimenschneider and Anna M. Riemenschneider, payable March 1, 1925,
and two notes for $600 each executed by C. F. Wissler, April 1, 1921, and
payable March 1, 1922.
Mrs. Foft in her new petition accuses her husband of ill treatment. She
says they lived together until last Sunday.
LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
June 7, 1921
TWO HEROES ARE BURIED
Noah Jackson Was a Member of Famous Lost Battalion
The body of Basil Swisher, who died from wounds sustained while fighting in
France, was interred with military honors at Merrill on Tuesday.
Basil Allen Swisher was born August 17, 1897, near Bismark, Ill. At the age
of 14 he came to Iowa with his father; his mother having passed away during
his early childhood. While working in South Dakota he answered his country’s
call by enlisting in the 4th South Dakota Infantry during the month of May,
1917. Later he was transferred to the 174th Field Artillery. He participated
with honor at two sectors of the battle line, Toul and Alsace. He was
wounded on July 17 and died July 20, 1917 (sic=correct death year is 1918.)
His remains were interred amid the poppy fields of France until this spring,
when a request was made that they be shipped to the homeland.
He is survived by his father, E. M. Swisher, of Merrill, a brother, John O.,
of Lebanon, S.D., and two sisters, Mrs. P. C. Van Driel, of Gettysburg,
S.D., and Miss Gladys, of Merrill.
The funeral of Noah Jackson, who died at Camp Jackson, North Carolina, was
held in Merrill on Decoration day, with full military honors. Noah Jackson
not only demonstrated his bravery and indomitable will power as a machine
gun expert as recorded in an article in the paper last week but also has
been cited for special honors by the French government as well as by the
United States in helping to save the remnant of the famous "Lost Battalion"
of which he was a member. It is said that in marching through the forests
one of the battalion found a partially wrecked wireless instrument. Noah
Jackson was a qualified wireless operator and at once began the task of
repairing the instrument and after hours of laborious toil had it in working
order. He at once sent out a wireless message in code and shortly afterwards
U.S. airplanes came and dropped provisions for the starving boys. Soldiers
soon followed and a barrage was laid and the famous Lost Battalion was
rescued. It was not long after this that he received the wounds from which
he died last week while in camp in North Carolina.
SOLDIER WINS A BRIDE
Philip Maxson and Frances Jordan United in Marriage
Akron Register-Tribune: The marriage of Philip E. Maxson, of this city, and
Miss Frances Lucile Jordan, of Vermillion, S.D., took place at the home of
the groom’s parents in this city on Wednesday, June 1, 1921, at 3:00 p. m.,
Rev. Car Hammer, of the M. E. church, officiating, in the presence of
immediate relatives of the contracting parties. Acting as attendants were
the bride’s cousin, Miss Ethel Beckett, and the groom’s cousin, Harley Barr.
Following the ceremony, all partook of a fine wedding dinner. The house and
table were tastily decorated in the bride’s colors, pink and white.
The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Frank Jordan, of Vermillion, and is a
charming and accomplished young woman. The groom is the youngest son of Mr.
and Mrs. C. H. Maxson, of this city, and has lived here all his life. He is
one of Akron’s fine young men who served in the A. E. F. in France, being
one of the first to volunteer after this country entered the world war. The
many friends of the newly married couple extend congratulations and wish
them a long and happy married life.
After a few days visit with relatives in Sioux City, Mr. and Mrs. Maxson
will return to Akron to make a home.
Relatives at the wedding from a distance were: Mrs. Frank Jordan and Miss
Ethel Beckett, of Vermillion; Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Barr and son, Harley, of
Elk Point.
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Frank Hendricks and Miss Evelyn Parker, of this city, were united in
marriage at Elk Point, on Wednesday, June 1, 1921. They were accompanied
there by his mother, Mrs. A. B. Tresler and her mother, Mrs. Wm. Parker.
The bridal couple returned to Akron on the evening train and will make their
home here. They have the congratulations and best wishes of all who know
them.
LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
Friday, June 10, 1921
To Old Co. K Members
All soldiers who were members of Co. K, during the World War will please
meet at the Armory at 9 a.m. Monday, June 13th, in uniform, to attend the
funeral of John Wasmer, the first LeMars boy to die overseas. Rev. P. N.
McDermott, of Atlantic, state chaplain of the American Legion, will speak at
the cemetery. ~W.C. Butler, ex-first sergeant
MEMORIAL SUNDAY
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Will Join in Service
The members of the LeMars Odd Fellows lodge and Daughters of Rebekah will
join in memorial services to the memory of departed members, on Sunday, June
12. Members will meet at 2 o’clock at the Odd Fellows hall and proceed to
the cemetery where the memorial exercises will be held. Rev. Clarke, of
Marcus, will deliver the principal address on the occasion.
The public is invited to join in the services at the cemetery.
WASMER FUNERAL ON MONDAY
Body of John Wasmer Will Be Buried With Military Honors
L. R. Wasmer received word on Wednesday that the body of his son, John
Wasmer, who died while in France, had arrived in New Jersey and was shipped
west. The body will arrive in Omaha today and Mr. Wasmer left here for that
place to accompany the remains home.
The funeral will be held on Monday at 10 o’clock at St. James church. Rev.
Father O’Farrell, pastor, Mgr. W. A. Pape, of St. Joseph and Rev. H.
Masterton, of Cherokee, will conduct the requiem mass. Rev. Father P. F.
McDermott, of Atlantic, chaplain of the Iowa Legion, will preach the sermon.
The interment will be made in St. Joseph cemetery.
Members of the Iowa Legion, members of old Company K, and the Knights of
Columbus will attend funeral in a body.
John Wasmer was the first LeMars service man to die overseas and the Legion
Post was named Wasmer Post in memory of his name.
GETS $29,000 ALIMONY
Mrs. Foft Obtains Divorce—Alimony Agreed on in Stipulation
Sioux City Journal: Judge C. C. Hamilton late Monday afternoon signed a
decree granting Mrs. Alice Foft, a divorce from Mason J. Foft, of Kingsley;
upon her petition as filed in district court. By Judge Hamilton’s order,
Mrs. Foft is given $29,000 alimony in promissory notes alleged to be held by
Foft and $500 attorney fees.
A stipulation signed by Mrs. Alice Foft and Mason J. Foft accompanied the
order. It stipulated that in the event Mrs. Foft started a divorce
proceeding against him, he was to turn the notes over to her and also $1,000
in cash.
WEDDING IS ANNOUNCED
Marriage Took Place Some Months Ago in Nebraska
Announcement was made on Wednesday of the marriage of the Ralph C. Berner
and Miss Ruby Rollins, well known young people residing in the vicinity of
Merrill. The wedding took place at South Sioux City, Neb., on January 2,
1921. They kept the news of their marriage a secret except to one or two
close friends. They are now located on a farm a mile and a half east of
Merrill, where they will be at home to their friends.
WAS A PIONEER BLACKSMITH
Bob Smith Conducted Shop in LeMars in Early Eighties
Robert John Smith, 59 years old, 909 Douglas street, a pioneer blacksmith of
Sioux City, died at a Cherokee hospital Monday night from a complication of
diseases, following an illness of two months. He had been a resident of
Sioux City 35 years.
He was born in Canada March 11, 1862, and when 7 years old removed with his
parents to Winnebago City, Minn. Here he received his early education. At
the age of 16 years he went to Vermillion, S.D., where he started his first
shop. Later he started a shop at LeMars, Iowa, before moving to Sioux City
in the spring of 1886. He established his first shop in Sioux City near
Fourth and Court streets.
Besides his widow, he is survived by one brother, James Smith, of Detroit,
Mich., and two sisters, Mrs. J. H. Harley, of Minneapolis, Minn., and Mrs.
J. B. Mathews, of Fergus Falls, Minn. Funeral arrangements have not been
made. Woodmen of the World, of which he had been a member for 22 years,
will have charge of funeral services.
BRUNSVILLE: (Special Correspondence)
Miss Clara Erickson went to Sioux City Saturday for a few days visit with
friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Hans Erickson and daughters, Anna and Ida, were visitors at the
E. Boysen home Sunday afternoon.
Little Robert Solomon, who is visiting at the home of his grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Duncan Robertson, has been ill with smallpox.
Mrs. Chas. Rowe is spending a few days at the home of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. J. Erickson.
Miss Smith, who has been teaching the John Luken school the past year,
closed a very successful term last Friday.
The Ladies Aid will give a picnic in the Herman Harms grove in the near
future. Watch the Brunsville News for the date and further particulars.
Nick Molzen was a caller in Brunsville last Saturday.
The Young People’s League will meet at the Herman Harms home Sunday evening,
June 12th.
UNION: (Special Correspondence)
Mr. Reeder is assisting George Smith with corn planting this week.
Con Kohl and Harry Acker shipped a car of hogs to the Sioux City market
Wednesday.
Joe Barnable left for Sioux City Monday where he has accepted a position in
an express office.
Henry Schipper, Wyatt Phelan and Charles Cooper went to Storm Lake on a
fishing trip Saturday.
Leslie Harker made a trip to Sioux City Wednesday.
Quite a number from Union attended the dedication of the new Evangelical
church in LeMars Sunday morning, also the baccalaureate services for the
college graduates in the evening.
Mrs. Dave Goudie and Mrs. Ed Phelan entertained the Missionary Society of
the Presbyterian Church Wednesday afternoon in the home of Mrs. Goudie.
Rev. Davis will preach at the Union Presbyterian Church Sunday morning and
evening. This will be Rev. Davis last Sunday with us and we invite
everybody to come out and hear him. The Children’s Day exercises will be
postponed a week and will be held Sunday, June 19th. Everybody is welcome.
Al Sampson was on the Sioux City market with fat cattle Wednesday.
Harry Acker was on the Sioux City market with a car of fat cattle
Wednesday.
A program will be given at the Presbyterian Church Friday evening, June 10,
under the auspices of the Sunday School. Miss Ruth Hamilton, Marcus, who is
an exceptional entertainer as a reader, will furnish the program, assisted
by local talent for the musical part. Everybody is invited.
Miss Opal Hasbrook attended a number of social events in LeMars the past
week given in honor of Miss True Haynes. Miss Margaret Hoffman entertained
the young people Friday evening at a dancing party. Saturday evening Miss
Amy Tincher and Miss Marie Plath gave a theater party and Tuesday evening a
seven o’clock dinner was given at the home of Miss Doris Bowers with Miss
Myrna Richey, as joint hostess.
ELGIN: (Special Correspondence)
Albert Bros. shelled corn Wednesday.
Wm. Utech was a Minnesota visitor the first of the week.
F. A. Utech had his house painted last week.
Paul Weekley, of Sheldon, was a caller in this vicinity Tuesday.
A farm bureau meeting was held at the Center school Wednesday evening.
Ed Detloff had a consignment of hogs on the Sioux City market Wednesday.
Miss Helen Darville closed her school in district No. 8 Tuesday with a
picnic.
Miss Alice Levins closed her school in District No. 2 last Friday with a
picnic. She will spend her vacation with her parents in South Dakota.
The dance at A. H. Stoll’s last Wednesday evening was well attended and a
fine time reported.
Russell Null stepped on a nail one day last week, which resulted in blood
poisoning.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kohler, of near Remsen, and Mrs. Agnes Ladenberger, of
LeMars, spent Sunday evening at the Ed Detloff home.
LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
June 14, 1921
FINAL HONORS PAID
FUNERAL OF YOUNG SOLDIER ATTENDED BY VAST CONCOURSE
FIRST LE MARS MAN TO DIE OVERSEAS
Long Procession of Soldiers, Service Men and Knights of Columbus Follow the
Body of John Wasmer to Its Final Resting Place
The body of John Wasmer, the first Plymouth County boy to die in France, was
buried with military honors in LeMars yesterday after having rested for two
and a half years in the soil of France. The body arrived in LeMars last
Friday from Omaha, having reached New York a couple weeks previous on a
transport that brought home several thousand soldier dead. A large crowd
turned out to pay tribute to the memory of this first Plymouth County youth
to die for his country in France.
The funeral services were held at St. James church, the pastor, Rev. Father
O’Farrell, being assisted by Mgr. Pape, Father Schultes and Rev. Father
McDermott, of Atlantic. Rev. McDermott is the chaplain of the Iowa American
Legion and delivered the funeral sermon.
The procession to the cemetery was headed by the colors, the band, the old
comrades of the deceased who belong to old Co. K, the local Legion post
which was named for the deceased Wasmer Post, the Knights of Columbus, and a
long line of friends and automobiles. The body was accorded full military
honors and all local business houses closed during the funeral.
John Wasmer was a member of Headquarters Company, 168th Infantry, and left
Camp Mills October 7th, 1918, and died in France, January 20th, 1918. John
was born April 19, 1899, and was at his death, just three months under
twenty years of age. He was reared in Hawarden, Akron and LeMars and had
many friends in this section who sincerely mourned the death of this bright
young man, but admired the patriotic devotion that made him willing to go
overseas and fight for his country and die if need be. The best the nation
can do to honor their memories is small acknowledgement of the noble
sacrifice thousands of young men made that liberty might live throughout the
world.
[Photograph of John Wasmer accompanies this news article.]
HUNDREDS AT FUNERAL
Victim of Automobile Accident is Buried
The funeral of Frank Ruhland, who was run over and killed by an automobile
truck on Monday of last week, was held on Thursday morning at St. Joseph
Church in Lincoln township and was attended by several hundred people. The
church was crowded and hundreds had to remain outside in the church yard.
Frank Ruhland was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ruhland, of Stanton
township, and with his parents has lived in Stanton township all of his
life. He was a popular young man and well liked by all who knew him. His
sudden demise is a shock to his parents and friends, who extend their
sympathies to the sorrowing parents.
Deceased was born in Hazel Green, Grand (sic Grant) county, Wisconsin, Nov. 18, 1883,
being 27 years, 6 months of age at the time of his death. His parents moved
to Stanton township when he was but a few months old and with his parents
has lived there ever since. He had always been a devoted son and his death
will make an unfillable gap in the family life.
Frank Ruhland was one of eleven children, one of whom, Mrs. John Kirchburg,
of Madison, Minn., died three years ago. Surviving sisters and brothers
are: Mrs. Frank Kirchburg, Rush City, Minn.; Mrs. Anton Kirchburg, Madison,
Minn.; Mrs. Tom Britt, of Stanton township; Mrs. Jacob Neyens, Stanton
township; Mike Ruhland, John Ruhland and Norbert Ruhland, all of Stanton
township. All brothers and sisters were present at the funeral, besides a
large number of other outside relatives and friends.
THREE SPEEDERS FINED
Two of Them Were Staging Race on Main Street
On Thursday evening, Miss Fern Maxwell was arrested by Bert Welsh,
motorcycle policeman on a charge of speeding with her automobile on the
streets. Walter Hammond was arrested at the same time by the officer.
According to the officer, the two were putting on a pretty race with their
cars on the street. Mayor Cooper assessed a fine of ten dollars and costs
each against the speeders.
John Schumann, residing south of town was arrested on Sunday evening on a
charge of fast driving on the streets. At first he was loathe to pay the
assessment of fifteen dollars and said he had a notion to take a jail
sentence. On second thought he changed his mind and paid the fine on Monday
morning.
~Miss Rothschild, a member of the senior class at Milwaukee-Downer College,
won the Liebling medal awarded annually for excellence in piano playing.
Miss Rothschild is president of the senior class.
WAS WELL KNOWN JURIST
JUDGE KENNEDY SUCCUMBS TO FIVE WEEKS ILLNESS
Judge J. L. Kennedy, of Sioux City, former judge of the district court, died
at his home in Sioux City on Saturday after an illness of five weeks caused
by pancreatitis. He was a well known lawyer and banker and was prominent in
politics.
Mr. Kennedy began the practice of law in Sioux City on June 1, 1888. From
1890 to 1894 he served as city attorney. He was appointed judge of the
Fourth Judicial district, comprising the eight counties of Northwestern
Iowa, to succeed Judge George W. Wakefield. He resigned from the bench in
1906, and resumed the general practice of law. Two years ago he retired from
the active practice and turned his entire attention to real estate and
banking business.
Mr. Kennedy was born on a farm in Jackson county, near Maquoketa, Iowa,
December 19, 1862. When 6 years old he moved with his parents to Richland,
S.D., and three years later he moved to Akron, Iowa.
At the age of 15 he went to Sioux City. His first job was that of a clerk
in a crockery store. Three years later he was employed as a postal clerk in
the post office, which then was located at Fourth and Pierce streets. For
four years he labored there.
His desire for better education caused him to study at odd moments. He was
interested in law and at the age of 23 he was able to finish the prescribed
course in two years.
Immediately following his graduation, he returned to Sioux City to take up
the practice of his profession. In 1890 he formed a law partnership with
his first wife, which was know as the Kennedy & Kennedy law firm. Following
that step into the law profession, he later had several partners in the
business before he retired from the active work two years ago.
Mr. Kennedy was married to Miss Myrtle Lloyd, of Charles City, Iowa,
schoolmate and law student at the University of Iowa during his student days
there in June, 1890. Three children were born to this union. Helen died in
infancy and Ruth died at the age of 5 years. Lloyd, 14 years old, is the
only child to survive. He is a student at the high school.
Mr. Kennedy’s first wife died June 8, 1913. He was married to Mrs. W. N.
Huse, of Norfolk, Neb., July 1, 1915, who survives with three of Mr.
Kennedy’s brothers, Charles of Sioux City; Will, of Regina, Cal.; Chester,
of North Dakota; two sisters, Mrs. H. W. Farnum, of Sioux City; and Mrs.
Arnold Davis, of New York.
The funeral was held yesterday from the home in Sioux City.
~Rock Rapids Review: Misses Katherine and Marian Gillespie, of LeMars,
arrived Tuesday afternoon from LeMars to make a visit at the J. W. Dickinson
home. They were guests of honor at a lawn party given by Mrs. Dickinson
Tuesday evening. The Dickinsons will drive back to LeMars with them Sunday.
DROWNED IN SIOUX RIVER
CARL TOBEN, YOUNG FARMER, VICTIM OF FATALITY
A drowning fatality took place in the Big Sioux River on Sunday afternoon in
which Carl Toben, a farm hand, aged 32, was the victim.
Toben in company with a half a dozen other young men, went bathing in the
river about a mile south of Crill’s Mill.
Toben could not swim. One of the party placed a stake in the water where a
shallow place suddenly deepened and it is said Toben was warned not to go
beyond this point. While the members of the party were swimming and
disporting themselves, Toben suddenly disappeared in the water slipping into
a deep hole and was carried down stream by an undercurrent before any of his
companions realized what had happened or make an attempt at a rescue.
A large number attracted by the news of the drowning gathered on the bank of
the river and a number of swimmers dived at different points in the river in
an effort to locate the body, without avail. The search was conducted until
after dark and several charges of dynamite were thrown into the river to
bring the body to the surface. The body was recovered at eight o’clock
yesterday morning about half a mile from the place at which he was last
seen.
Sheriff Maxwell was called over on Sunday night by the news of the drowning
and returned there again yesterday. Coroner A. B. Barnett was called out
from Merrill yesterday but his services were not needed as the drowning was
purely an accident.
Toben worked on a farm near Westfield and had lived in that vicinity for the
past ten years. His parents live in Germany. An uncle, Carl Toben, lives
near Westfield and another uncle, Antone Toben in South Dakota. The remains
were taken in charge by an undertaker from Akron.
SENEY: (Special Correspondence)
Wm. Utech left Monday for Jackson, Minn.
John Daugherty motored to Sioux City on Saturday.
Harry Buss and Frank Perry shipped hogs to Sioux City Tuesday.
Ed Buss had cattle on the Sioux City market on Wednesday.
Chas. Ewin autoed to Sioux City on Saturday to see his brother Will who is
sick.
Mr. and Mrs. August Witt and sons, of LeMars, were Sunday dinner guests of
Mrs. Iona Clark.
Gordon Jansma, of Hospers, is visiting this week in the home of his brother,
George.
Miss Florence Manz’s school enjoyed a picnic along the Floyd on Tuesday.
Miss Helen Darville closed her school on Thursday with a picnic on the
river.
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Detloff and Mr. and Mrs. Eberhard autoed to Sioux City on
Tuesday.
Lottie Daugherty, of Sibley, is visiting in the home of her grandmother,
Mrs. Mary Daugherty.
Mrs. Elam Chapman and daughter, Miss Fern, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Chapman and
Miss Sadie Alderson motored to Sioux City Tuesday.
The W. F. M. S. met on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Richard Hawkins.
The W. H. M. S. will meet next Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. C. W. Reeves.
J. F. March and sons, of Akron, visited Wednesday with Mr. March’s mother,
Mrs. Elizabeth March.
Ira Moore, of Spokane, Wash., left on Tuesday for his home after visiting
the past month with his mother and other relatives.
The W. H. M. S. will hold on ice cream social Friday evening, June 10, on
the Frank Becker lawn. Everyone come and have a good time.
Mrs. Elvira Krudwig, of Leeds, who has been spending a few days with her
mother, Mrs. Mary Daugherty, returned to her home on Tuesday.
Mrs. M. Myers, Mrs. Hugh Dealy and children, of Sioux City, visited H. C.
Detloff.
Miss Constance Chapman left on Friday for Iowa City, Independence and other
points east where she will visit friends and relatives a few weeks.
The King’s Heralds gathered at the C. W. Reeve’s home last Tuesday in honor
of Donald’s birthday. The little folks enjoyed the afternoon on the lawn and
dainty refreshments were served by Mrs. Reeves.
AKRON: (From the Register-Tribune)
Mr. and Mrs. H. Neunaber, of near LeMars, were visiting their sons and
daughter, east of town and farmer neighbors and friends here the latter part
of last week.
Nels Sorenson came up today from Sioux City, where he enlisted in the U. S.
Navy for a three-year term, and will enter the service next week.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Burnett was placed under quarantine Monday,
their little granddaughter, June Beverly, being ill of scarlet fever.
Clarence Grebner and niece took the train here Tuesday for their home near
Eden, S.D. He had been to Merrill to see his sister, Miss Clara Grebner,
who is seriously ill, and also visited his brother-in-law, Adam Tindall and
family, east of town.
Miss Mary Josephine Wrenn, who has been keeping house for her uncle, Rev. F.
Wrenn, left yesterday with her cousin, Miss Mary Casserly, of Moorhead,
Minn., for Duncombe, Iowa, for a visit, after which they will go to New York
City, and may decide to accompany their uncle, Father Wrenn, of Wisconsin,
on a trip to Ireland.
LeMars Sentinel, Tuesday, June 21, 1921
WALTER STINTON SUCCUMBS TO A BRIEF ILLNESS
RESIDENT OF JOHNSON TOWNSHIP
Walter J. Stinton, a life long resident of Plymouth county, died at a local
hospital on Saturday night following a brief illness caused by acute
peritonitis.
Walter Stinton was a member of one of the pioneer families of this county,
his father, Thos. Stinton, having come to Jackson county, Iowa in 1852, and
to Plymouth county in 1871, when he homesteaded in Johnson township. Walter
Stinton was born on his homestead on February 27, 1879, and lived in that
vicinity all his life. He attended school and assisted his father on the
farm and when he arrived at man's estate embarked in farming on his own
account. He was a successful farmer, prominent in the community and was
respected by all who knew him and his early death is a great blow to his
family and many friends. He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Lillian
Hammond, before her marriage. He also leaves his aged father, Thomas
Stinton, of Akron, a brother Ralph, who lives in Johnson township, and a
sister, Mrs. Wesley Burrill, of Akron, to mourn his death.
The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from the home and the
interment made in the Adaville cemetery. A very large number of people
attended the funeral to testify to the respect in which the deceased was
held and to show sympathy to the bereaved family.
WAS A PRETTY WEDDING
Alfred Burg and Ruth Nicholson Are Married.
The marriage of Alfred Burg and Miss Ruth Nicholson well known young people of this city, was solemnized at St. Joseph church in this city on Monday morning. The wedding took place at six o’clock in the presence of relatives and a few friends of the two families. The nuptial mass was celebrated by Rev. Father G. Schultes. The bride was attended by Miss Celesta Burg, a sister of the bridegroom, and Jos. Hentges, a cousin of the groom, was best man. The bride was attired in her going away gown, a tailor made blue dress with hat and gloves to match.
Following the ceremony at the church, the wedding party drove to the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. Burg, where a four-course wedding breakfast was served. The house decorations were in pink and white, with roses, carnations and smilax, silver baskets with satin bows formed an added attractiveness. The honors of serving were delegated to Miss Ruth O’Reilly and Miss Gladys Laux, close friends of the bride.
The newly married pair left on a trip to Minneapolis where they will spend two weeks at the lakes and from there will take a trip to Chicago, Philadelphia and New York, returning in about six weeks when they will be at home to their friends in LeMars.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Nicholson and the groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Burg, pioneer residents of this place. The groom is one of the prominent young business men of LeMars, and he and his bride are popular members of the younger set.
SENEY: (Special Correspondence)
Nick Eufers shipped hogs to Sioux City on Thursday.
Miss Helen Becker is spending the week with friends in LeMars.
Arthur Foreman spent a few days in the Geo. Jansma home.
The Ladies Aid will meet next Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Edwin Lancaster.
Marian Parker and Janet Cooper, of LeMars, visited Pauline and Marjorie Riter on Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Jansma and son Clayton motored to Hospers Sunday to visit relatives.
Word has been received here of the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Schaffhausen, of Hospers, recently.
Mrs. Albert Hawkins is home again after spending a few days in a LeMars hospital following an operation for ear trouble.
Miss Lucile March, who has taught the past year in the Sioux City schools, is spending the week with her mother, Mrs. E. March.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hennrich visited last Sunday in the home of Mr. Hennrich’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hennrich, of Ireton.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Harkness, of Armour, S.D., spent a few days here this week visiting friends. They left here for Okoboji Lake where they will spend the summer.
The W. H. M. S. met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. C. W. Reeves. After the meeting the hostess served dainty refreshments.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy McArthur and daughter, Ruth Elaine, Irving McArthur, Miss Helen Darville autoed to Gayville, S.D., on Saturday where they visited Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Darville. They returned home on Sunday. Miss Darville remained to spend her vacation with her parents.
The ice cream social given by the W. H. M. S. last Friday evening on the lawn at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Becker was largely attended and a good time enjoyed by all present.
A small company of friends surprised Rev. and Mrs. S. J. Wallace at their home Tuesday evening in honor of the wedding anniversary. An old time spelling match and social visiting were the past time of the evening and the ladies served ice cream and cake. Best wishes were extended Mr. and Mrs. Wallace as good nights were said.