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LeMars Globe-Post, Feb. 2, 1922
We just received word from the Pieper post of Remsen that the body of William Pieper, who was killed in action will arrive in Remsen this week and that burial will be on Friday, Feb. 3. Pieper Post has extended an invitation to WAsmer Post to attend all members desiring to go should appear in uniform.
Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, Feb. 3, 1922, page 1.
BURIAL OF SOLDIER.
Wm. Peiper Killed at Chateau Thierry Buried at Remsen Today.
The body of Wm. Peiper, the first Remsen boy to die overseas during the World War, reached Remsen on Wednesday afternoon and will be buried on Friday. The services will be held in the opera house and will be conducted by Rev. Wahlers, of Christ Lutheran church. Wm. Pieper Post, American Legion, of Remsen, will be in charge of the services and Legion men generally have been invited to attend.
Wm. Pieper was wounded in the fighting at Chateau Thierry, July 28, 1918, and died the following day. He is survived by one brother, John, of Santa Cruz, California, and three sisters, Mrs. C.J. Koerner, of Le Mars, Mrs. Albert Ohlendorf, of Remsen, and Mrs. John Willenburg, of Carroll, and his mother.
LeMars Globe-Post
February 6, 1922
REMSEN WAR HERO FUNERAL FRIDAY
Body of William Pieper Brought to Final Resting Place for Burial
The Remsen Bell-Enterprise: The funeral of William Pieper, hero of the
world war who lost his life in battle on French soil in the summer of 1918,
will be held Friday afternoon of this week, the members of the Pieper Post
American Legion, to have charge.
The body landed in Brooklyn several days ago and was started on its homeward
journey Monday evening, arriving here yesterday.
All arrangements for the military funeral to be held Friday afternoon were
completed before the body arrived, and all honors due to one who gave us his
life in active military service will be accorded the remains during the
services.
Legion officers have notified all members, as well as members of the women’s
auxiliary and others who served in the country’s fighting forces during the
late war, to be present. The organizations as well as all other ex-service
people will meet at the legion club rooms over the Mersch & Duster
establishment in time to begin a march to the Opera House promptly at 1
o’clock, when the services will commence.
Rev. Fred Wahlers of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church will have charge of
the sacred services at the hall, the legion men to take charge and conduct
their exercises at the grave. Use of the Opera House was decided upon
because of the large crowd that is expected to help honor the memory of
Remsen’s first and only human sacrifice in actual combat during hostilities
in the Great War.
SENEY: (By Special Correspondent)
Miss Carol Pech, of Lawton, visited the first of the week with her sister,
Mrs. Ira Lancaster and family.
E. H. Riter shipped cattle to Sioux City on Tuesday.
Wm. Rees and L. Mars had hogs on the Sioux City market on Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Eberhart visited at Merrill on Tuesday.
Mrs. Henry Detloff, of LeMars, visited Saturday and Sunday in the W. E.
Hennrich and Sam Uthe homes.
E. H. Riter and son, Fred, were Sioux City visitors on Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Phil Held, daughter Miss Phyllis and son, Milton, of Sioux City
were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Detloff.
Wm. Rees and L. Mars were Sioux City visitors last Wednesday.
A large number from here attended the sale of Mrs. H. L. Schaffhaussen in
LeMars last Saturday afternoon.
A. S. Knowlton bought the George Jansma home this week and will moved here
soon. Mr. and Mrs. Jansma will be greatly missed by the entire community.
J. Lanahan of Elk Point has charge of the depot.
James Gunderson, of Gayville, S.D., is visiting in the Roy McArthur home.
WESTFIELD TWP: (By Special Correspondent)
Fred Attril is somewhat improved at this writing.
Jess Barns was an over Sunday visitor in the Parker home.
Violet Jones, of Sioux City, is taking care of her sister, Mrs. Moorehead as
Mrs. Mann left for her home in Akron.
Mrs. Lester Raish and Mrs. Edwin Raish have been on the sick list.
The dance was well attended at Millnerville last Saturday night.
There was a birthday party held at the Lee Bush home in honor of Clarence
Talbott, it being his sixteenth birthday. All enjoyed a good time.
LeMars Globe-Post
February 9, 1922
FUNERAL OF REMSEN WARRIOR
Body of Private Wm. Pieper, First to Die, Accorded Military Funeral
Remsen, Iowa, Feb. 9—Special: The body of Private William Pieper arrived in
Remsen Friday morning from Omaha and the funeral was held Friday afternoon
at 1 o’clock.
Private Pieper fought with the famous 168th infantry, Rainbow division
overseas and it was in the Battle of Chateau Thierry on July 28, 1918, that
he was killed in action at the front lines.
Private Pieper was buried with full military honors and the Pieper post of
the American Legion of this place together with many other soldiers of posts
in neighboring towns, marched to the cemetery in a body to pay tribute to
the last rites of their dead comrade. Addresses were given by the Rev. Fred
Wahlers of the Christ Lutheran Church of Remsen and also Rev. Alten of
Amherst.
LeMars Globe-Post
February 20, 1922
LIVED HERE FOR FIFTY-TWO YEARS
JULIUS PETERSON DIES AFTER LONG LIFE
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DEATH OF CHAS. RUPE, MRS. MARY MARIS, AND LITTLE JOAN PALMER
Mrs. Mary Maris died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. S. Pierce, 1501
Eagle Street, last Sunday from infirmities of old age. She had not been well
for some time. The funeral will be held at the home of Mrs. Pierce at 1501
Eagle Street at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Mary Maris was Mary Sampson before her marriage. She was born in
Lincolnshire, England, July 16, 1836. She came with her parents to this
country at the age of 7. They were some of the earliest settlers of Iowa,
locating first in the Broken Kettle country west of here. Mary Sampson was
united in marriage with Robert Maris in the year 1856 at Sabula, Iowa.
Rev. Seward will have charge of the services. Mrs. Maris will be greatly
missed by her many friends.
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Joan Palmer, the little 4-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Palmer
died at the home of Mr. Palmer’s aunt at Sheridan, Iowa, last evening with a
complication of diseases. The funeral services will be held at Afton,
Wednesday of this week.
The little girl’s death is a hard blow to her many friends. She was a
little friend of everyone and greatly loved by those who knew her.
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Julius Petersen, a resident of Plymouth county for the past fifty-five
years, died at his home in Washington township early Friday morning. On the
Sunday afternoon previous, as Mrs. Petersen was busy with his chores, he was
stricken with paralysis from which he never regained consciousness but
passed peacefully away on Friday morning.
Julius Conrad Petersen was born on the island of Fohr. Schleswig, Germany,
on Sept. 11, 1857. At the age of 11 years, with his mother and sister, he
came to this country, settling first at Clinton, Iowa. In July of the same
year, they came to Plymouth county, Iowa, where he has since resided. On
July 3, 1889, Julius Petersen and Marie Clemens were united in marriage in
Plymouth county.
Mr. Petersen leaves to mourn his death his wife, three children: John, ____,
______[not readable] are still at home. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Ida
Ehrck of Washington township and a half-brother, Chris Hansen, of Houghton,
S.D., and a host of friends.
Julius Petersen was one of the early settlers of Plymouth county and he,
with his faithful companion, endured the hardships of the earlier years, and
by their labors had earned a fair amount of this world’s goods and the past
summer had a new house built on one of his farms near his home and had
intended to move into it soon and enjoy the fruits of their labor.
Mr. Petersen was a quiet and unassuming man, but was an ideal neighbor and
always willing to help anyone in time of need. Mr. Petersen was a thorough
home man, taking the greatest satisfaction in caring for his home.
The death of Mr. Petersen cast a gloom over the community where he lived so
long. As death reaps its harvest, the home is robbed of its needed
supporter and protector. He will be missed as a good neighbor and friend
and only time can heal the wounds of the mourners.
The Funeral services were held in the Merrill M. E. church at 2 o’clock
Monday, Rev. F. H. Thiel officiating assisted by Rev. J. E. Hill. The body
was laid to rest in the Merrill cemetery.
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John Charles Rupe was born Dec. 22, 1847, at Brandenburg, Ky. His early
life was spent in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. He lived near
Farmington and Peoria for twenty-five years.
He was united in marriage Sept. 5, 1878, with Mary Jane Sherman at Yates
City, Ill. Two children were born to them a son and a daughter.
In 1881 they came to LeMars where they lived the greater part of forty
years. They other time being spent in Sioux City and Omaha, Neb.
The family has been affiliated with the Congregational church of this city
for many years.
Six years ago his wife died and since last September he has made his home
with his son, living in Omaha. His health gradually failed and about two
weeks ago, he was taken to the hospital in Lincoln for treatment but a
hemorrhage of the brain caused death on Friday, Feb. 17, at noon.
One son, John H. Rupe, of Omaha, and one daughter, Mrs. Leslie Darville of
LeMars, seven grandchildren and three sisters mourn the loss of their loved
one.
The pall bearers were: F. J. Beattie, H. Trafford, W. H. Boyd, Frank Smith,
Charles Trafford, and George Striegel.
He was laid to rest beside the body of his wife at the City cemetery Sunday
afternoon, Feb. 19.
LeMars Sentinel, February 21, 1922
PRETTY HOME WEDDING
Joseph F. Donlin and Ethel Cooke are Married
On Wednesday evening, February 15, [1922], at the beautiful country home of
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Cook, occurred the marriage of their daughter, Ethel
Ferne, to Joseph T. Donlin. The wedding took place at 8 o'clock . Only the
immediate relatives being present.
As Miss Virla Cook, a sister of the bride, played Lohengrin's wedding march,
the bridal party descended the stairs and took their places under a prettily
decorated arch from which hung a pure white wedding bell. The holy words of
the ring service were pronounced by Rev. Wallace, of the Seney M.E. church.
The bride was attended by her cousin, Miss Helen Becker and the groom by his
brother, Will.
The bride was beautifully gowned in brown crepe de chine with silk
embroidery trimmings and carried a bouquet of carnations.
After congratulations and best wishes were extended to the happy couple, all
repaired to the dining room where a sumptuous wedding feast awaited the
guests. The dining room was prettily decorated in pink and white, the brides
chosen colors. The bride's cake of pink and white adorned the center of the
table.
The young people received many beautiful presents. The bride is a member of
a well known family of this vicinity.
The groom is a progressive young farmer living near Merrill. They start out
in their wedded life with the well wishes of a large circle of friends and
acquaintances. After March 15 they will be at home to their many friends on
the Uthe farm, three miles east of Merrill.
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Miss Elma Rothlisberger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Rothlisberger, 1000
Franklin street, and Lloyd E. Herron, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Herron,
1712 Main street, were married on Saturday afternoon in the First
Presbyterian church, Rev. H.C. Comin officiating. Only members of the two
families were present. The bride was attired in a traveling suit with
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TWO SMALL FIRES
Commercial Hotel in Merrill Has a Narrow Escape
Merrill Record: The fire department was called out at 12:30 last Tuesday
night in response to a fire in the Gardner garage. The origin of the fire
was an oil stove in a tent in the rear of the garage which was used for car
painting purposes. The stove was left burning during the night and
apparently became overheated setting fire to the tent. One car in the tent,
which was being painted at the time was badly burned, the body being almost
entirely consumed. Four other cars which were standing near the tent were
badly damaged, the tops being consumed and the bodies badly damaged by the
flames.
Night watchman Lawrence was the first to discover the fire and turn in the
alarm. The rear end of the garage was considerably damaged and only the
timely arrival of the fire department prevented the flames from eating their
way through the roof.
Mr. Gardner estimates the loss of the tent and damage to the cars and
building about $1500.
The fire alarm was sounded at 12:30 Sunday noon in response to an alarm
turned in from the Commercial Hotel. The fire which was caused by a spark
from the chimney, was on the roof on the east side of the building. A hole
was burned through the roof but the prompt arrival of the fire department
prevented what might have been a serious fire.
LeMars Sentinel, February 24, 1922
BOUND IN MARITAL TIE
SEVERAL WEDDINGS ARE CELEBRATED THIS WEEK
WELL KNOWN MARION TOWNSHIP COUPLE.
A pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Catherine’s church in Oyens on Tuesday morning when Miss Rose Bohlke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bohlke, and N. A. Reisch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Reisch, all of Marion township, were united in marriage. The ceremony wwas witnessed by a large number of relatives and friends and was performed by Rev. Henry Rolfes, priest of the church.
The bride was attired in a pretty traveling suit of gray dawn tricotine with accessories and hat with plumed ostrich feather to match and wore a corsage bouquet of ferns and red roses. Her bridesmaid was her sister, Miss Mary Bohlke, who was also attired in gray and carried a bouquet of carnations. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Frank Reisch.
A wedding dinner in four courses and a reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bohlke followed in honor of the young people and the day was spent in celebrating the happy event.
The young people are members of well known families residing in Marion township and are very popular in a large circle of acquaintances. After a brief honeymoon, they will be at home to their friends on a farm near Oyens after March 15.
Merrill People Married in California.
On Wednesday, February 15, 1922, at Santa Anna, Calif., occurred the beautiful ceremony which united in marriage, Miss Myrtle A. Turton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Turton, 1509 West Fourth street and Milton C. Blecker, a prosperous young farmer of Merrill, Iowa, and a son of Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Blecker of this community.
Fragrant masses of pink sweet peas and a wealth of ferns and greenery, decked the pretty Turton home in the colors which were used once before by the bride on the occasion of her graduation from the Merrill high school.
[two lines of type illegible] ……the young couple entered the room and took their place before the Rev. F. T. Porter, of the First Christ church, and as the music modulated into the melody of “Loves Old Sweet Song,” the wedding vows were taken in a bower of ferns and palms and under s shower of pink and green hearts festooned throughout the greenery.
The bride’s girlish charm was enhanced by her bridal gown of hand embroidered white silk crepe jersey, and her long veil in soft folds from a coronet of orange blossoms.
Immediately after the dinner, the happy couple left by motor for their honeymoon journey back to the pleasant Iowa home which awaits them.
For the trip, the bride wore a handsome tailored suit of midnight blue, and was hated and gloved to correspond.
Guests at the wedding included Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Turton, Miss Clara Turton and Miss Eva Turton, parents and sisters of the bride: Mr. and Mrs. H. Backberg, Los Angeles; Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Backberg, Huntington Park; Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Turton, Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Allen and family and Rev. and MRs. F. T. Porter.
Miss Jessie Gabel and Carl W. Treptow, of This City, Are Quietly Married at Presbyterian Manse.
A quiet wedding took place Wednesday afternoon at the Presbyterian manse, Rev. H. V. Comin, officiating, when Miss Jessie M. Gabel and Carl W. Treptow were united in marriage. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Pfaffle, brother-in-law and sister of the bridegroom, were witnesses to the ceremony.
The bride is a daughter of Michael Gabel, of this city, and the bridegroom a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Treptow, of Henry township. The young people are popular in the younger set.
They will make their home for the present at the residence of the bride’s father, M. Gabel, on Franklin street.
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The many friends of Miss Irene Dee were surprised by the announcement of her marriage to W. J. Fair, of Ida Grove, on Wednesday, February 22nd, at South Sioux City, Neb., at the Catholic parsonage.
Miss Dee has been a resident of Plymouth county all her life, and is held in the highest esteem by all who know her. For over a year she was employed in the Akron postoffice as assistant postmistress there and has a large circle of friends in and around Akron.
Mr. Fair is an industrious young farmer near Ida Grove. He is known as a man of high integrity and worthy of the bride he as won.
The happy couple will make their future home on the groom’s farm near Ida Grove.
BOY IS ACCIDENTALLY SHOT
PLAYING WITH REVOLVER CAME NEAR A FATALITY.
John, fifteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mordoff, is in a local hospital with a bullet in his chest as the result of the accidental discharge of a revolver last Monday evening. The bullet entered his breast and ranged upward, missing the heart by the fraction of an inch, and is now lodged in the upper part of the lung cavity.
John and Eddie Mohr were visiting at the Mordoff home about 9 o’clock Monday evening and discussing the merits of a revolver used in the high school play. John said he had a much better one and getting the automatic 25 stepped out in the back yard to give a demonstration. John fired the revolver twice into an ash heap and handed it to Eddie who shot it once. John, who was standing on the porch, remarked there were no more shells in the gun and Eddie, on the walk below, passed the gun back up to him. As John reached out to grasp the revolver, it was accidentally discharged, the steel jacketed bullet going through his thumb before entering his breast.
Medical attention was given promptly and there is every chance of the speedy recovery of the boy unless some unexpected complication should arise.