Hinton Progress
December 6, 1934

FUNERAL SERVICES HELD
FRIDAY FOR PETER CASPER

Following is the obituary of Peter Casper Sr., who passed away on Tuesday of
last week at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Carl Muecke:

Mr. Peter Casper was the son of Peter Casper and his wife Catherine nee
Messerschmiet, and was born on March 26, 1859, in Drekeysville, Grant
county, Wis. It was there he spent the first 23 years of his life, and in
1882, together with his parents came to Plymouth county. Here he resided
practically the rest of his life. In the year 1885 Mr. Casper was united in
Holy marriage to Miss Eva Lebben, of Hazelgreen, Wis. God blessed this
union with nine children, namely George, Edward, Annie, Mayme, Lawrence,
Frank, John, Anton, and Harry. The last four mentioned preceded both parents
in death, and Lawrence was called by the angel of death in 1918. The
greatest sorrow came to the deceased when in 1916 his faithful and Christian
spouse was called to her eternal home. Since that time Mr. Casper spent
most of his time with his children and also some time in California and with
friends at home.

About six weeks ago, Mr. Casper was taken to a Sioux City hospital to
undergo treatment and also an operation for cancer. He found some relief
but hopes for recovery soon had to be abandoned. Repeatedly was he
therefore urged to set his house in order, trust his Savior Jesus Christ for
complete deliverance and trustingly awaited the Master's call.

Two weeks ago he was removed to the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr.
and Mrs. Carl Muecke, and there he was lovingly attended until God said, on
Tuesday evening, "It Is Enough." He departed this life at the age of 75
years, eight months, and one day.

He leaves to mourn his departure his 4 children, George and Edward, Mrs.
Fred Blankenburg, and Mrs. Carl Muecke, all of Hinton, two sons-in-law, two
daughter-in-laws, 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, three
brothers, A. J. Casper, of Hinton, Fred Casper of Tyler, Minn., John Casper
of Leeds, many other relatives and a large number of friends.

Funeral services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday afternoon,
the Rev. R. J. Torgler officiating and interment took place at the Lutheran
cemetery. A large number attended the services.

Pallbearers: Gus Schultz, Henry Heimgartner, Gus Lang, August Beck, Henry
Ideker, Chas. Schoenrock.

Moneys for the Lord's kingdom were stipulated as a memorial wreath in memory
of Mr. Casper by Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Casper, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Muecke, Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Heimgartner, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Muecker, Mr. and Mrs.
Herbert Greenwaldt, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Krueger, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Lebben,
Mr. and Mrs. George Withrow, Mr. and Mrs. James Egan, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey
Dieter, Mr. and Mrs. Willard McClain.

Those attending the funeral from distant places were Mr. and Mrs. Willard
McClain, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Withrow, all of Cuba City, Wis., Mr. and Mrs.
Elmer Johnson and Pete and Fred Casper, of Tyler, Minn.

LeMars Globe-Post
December 20, 1934

Akron, Ia., Dec. 14, 1934
Dear Santa:
I am 7 years old. I hope you won’t forget me and the other children. I want a little dollie and a bed. I have been a very good girl this year. I go to school every day. My teacher’s name is Miss Marple. I go to the Stoney Point school. I am in the third grade. I hope there will be some snow so you can take your sleigh. Please, Santa, don’t forget mother and father, and my brothers and sisters. Don’t forget the nuts and candy, Santa. Your little friend, Rosie Beeck.
***
Akron, Ia., Dec. 14, 1934
Dear Santa:
I am 5 years old. I go to school every day. I am in the first grade. My teacher’s name is Miss Marple. I have been a very good girl. I wish you would bring me red trimmed in green tricycle. Don’t forget the rest of the family. Bring us candy and nuts, too.—Your little friend, Lilly Beeck.

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
December 21, 1934

BRUNSVILLE: (Special Correspondence)

Miss Tillie Siebens spent the weekend with friends in Sioux City.

Dick Kruse, west of town, lost a valuable horse by corn stalk disease.

Miss Bertha Harms, from Sioux City, is visiting a few days in the Ed Harms
home.

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Vernon and Miss Fanny Vernon went to Bronson on
business Friday.

Mr. and Mrs. Will Borchers, of Akron, were visitors at the Henry Johnson
home Friday afternoon.

Mr. and Mrs. Adoph Kock and Herman Eilks returned from Rochester, Minn.,
where they spent a week.

Mrs. James Gardner and daughter, Clara, of Merrill, were visitors at the
Fred Stephens home at Brunsville Tuesday.

Mrs. Geo. Bauerly and son, Donald, and Mrs. Ray Stephens were visitors at
the Louie Taylor home in Akron Wednesday.

Mr. and Mrs. E. Siebens, of Akron, and Mr. and Mrs. Sieb Siebens, of
Hawarden, visited Tuesday in the George Siebens home.

A large crowd attended the St. Peter’s Lutheran Ladies Aid held at the Mrs.
Mary and Will Bruns home near Brunsville Thursday afternoon.

A large crowd attended the play entitled “Adopted Cinderella” by the Grant
Township Lutheran League in the Brunsville hall Friday evening.

A number from this vicinity attended the wedding of Miss Katie Marienau and
Carl Ahrend at the Grant Township Lutheran Church on Wednesday.

Mrs. Will Hunter and son, Will, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, returned to their home
on Saturday after spending several weeks visiting friends and relatives in
Brunsville.

Mrs. H. Johnson and children, Mr. and Mrs. Will Miller and children, of
Minnesota, Ted and Mrs. Carl Johnson, of Ireton, were visitors at the Henry
Johnson home in Brunsville on Tuesday.

REMSEN: (Special Correspondence)

Mrs. Ray Wentz and son, Ray, spent Friday visiting with Mrs. Wentz’s
parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. McClow, at Kingsley.

Mrs. Harry Lindekugel entertained the R. E. Club at her home Friday
afternoon. Bridge was played at three tables. Mrs. M. M. Spiecker was
awarded the prize. A luncheon was served at the close of the game.

Funeral services for Henry Niggeling were held Friday morning in St. Mary’s
Catholic church. Mr. Niggeling passed away Tuesday after a lingering
illness. He was 76 years of age. He is survived by his wife and nine
children: Henry Niggeling, New Haven, Iowa; Mrs. John Baumann, Heron Lake,
Minn.; Martin Niggeling, Chicago; Nick Niggeling, Remsen; M. Niggeling,
Remsen; Ven. Sister M. Kathleen, Oyens; Mrs. W. Niehus, Remsen; Mrs. Glen
Palmer, Fenton, Michigan; and John Niggeling, of Remsen. One brother, John,
of New Hampton, Iowa, and two sisters, Mrs. Herman Plathe, of Granville, and
Mrs. Catherine Scharphoff, of Dubuque, survive him.

Mrs. W. Heitmann is spending a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. Theodore
Ruther, at Paullina, Iowa.

The P. T. A. of the Remsen public school held its monthly meeting Monday
evening. After the business meeting a Christmas program was presented by the
seventh and eighth grades. Refreshments were served after the program.

Mrs. William Wixon, of LeMars, was a Remsen visitor Tuesday.

The domestic science class of the Remsen High school entertained the school
board members at a dinner Monday noon. The dinner was served under the
direction of Miss Zeller.

Mrs. J. Esser entertained the ArgueNots at her home Tuesday evening. Bridge
was played. First prize was awarded Mrs. Henry Falke and Mrs. John Schultz
received the traveling prize. The hostess served a luncheon at the close of
the game.

Mrs. Riley is seriously ill at the Sacred Heart Hospital in LeMars of
pneumonia and complications. She was formerly Armelia Kipp, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. John Kipp.

The Remsen high school basketball teams played the Marcus high school teams
at Falke’s hall Tuesday evening. The final score for the first team was:
Remsen 27, Marcus 22. For the second team the scores were Remsen 27, Marcus
11.

C. M. Christiansen, of Ruthton, Minn., spent Thursday and Friday at the Dr.
P. H. Beppler residence.

MERRILL: (Special Correspondence)

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will hold their program Monday evening, December
24, at 7 o’clock.

Miss Arlene Frels, Wesley Frels and Paul Howdeshell are spending three weeks
vacation at their homes here, having come from Morningside college.

Mr. and Mrs. Ira Stinton have rented the Sherbourne place in southwest
Merrill, where they expect to make their home when they leave the farm.

George Stinton submitted to a major operation at the Methodist hospital in
Sioux City on Monday. He rallied well and is reported convalescing
satisfactorily.

The local school program for Christmas will be held for the pupils Friday.
Each class of the school department is responsible for one number of the
entertainment in addition to the grades.

Division No. 2 of Methodist Aid met with Mrs. Henry Nigg on Wednesday
afternoon. Mrs. J. F. Berner was assisting hostess. Division No. 3 will meet
early in January with Mrs. W. C. Albright.

Mr. and Mrs. Reinhard Weidauer, of LeMars, visited Sunday in the Frank
Kehrberg home. Both Mr. and Mrs. Kehrberg have been confined to the house
for over a week, but they are improved in health at present.

Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Wilson were hosts Tuesday evening when they entertained
members of the O. K. club of Cherokee, at their home here, the occasion
being the annual Christmas party.

SENEY: (Special Correspondence)

Howard Ewin was a Remsen visitor Tuesday.

Mrs. A. Jeffers motored to LeMars Sunday to visit in the home of Mrs. Lizzie
Trafford.

Wm. Pech is staying with Ellis Lancaster a few days while his parents are
away.

A number of friends and relatives from here attended the funeral Tuesday of
the late Chas. Marcue.

Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Daughterty and son, John, motored to Sioux City, Monday to
visit friends and relatives.

A number of friends and neighbors gathered in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jake
Berkenpas for a social evening Friday.

Mr. and Mrs. John DeRaad, of Kingsley, visited Thursday in the home of their
son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer DeRaad.

Mr. and Mrs. Ira Lancaster visited a few days in Sioux City with Mr. and
Mrs. Joe Willet and Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell, sons-in-law and daughters.

Mrs. Anna Myers, Jim and Kenneth Dealy and Pauline Riter, of Sioux City,
were visitors in the homes of E. H. Riter and W. E. Hennrich, Sunday.

A number of ladies have been busy the past week cleaning and varnishing the
church after its been papered and the building now has attractive
appearance.

Relatives received word here Monday that Terry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon
Riter, of Cherokee, is sick with pneumonia. Pauline Riter was called there
to help care for him.

About thirty friends and neighbors surprised Mr. and Mrs. Legi Mars Monday
evening on their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. The evening was spent
with visiting and games and lunch was served.

A program will be given Christmas eve by members of the Sunday school
classes. Exercises and son by primary department. Play story of old
Bethlehem, given by the young peoples class. A Christmas sermon and special
song at 10:30 Sunday morning, December 23, and special song by the young
folks Sunday evening.—Rev. M. B. Phillips, Pastor.