Iowa
Old Press
Des Moines Daily News
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
Wednesday Evening, November 21, 1900
HAVE A GOLDEN WEDDING — COLONEL AND MRS. W. B.
KEELER OBSERVE AN ANNIVERSARY
Groom of Fifty Years a Civil War Veteran — Colonel of an
Iowa Regiment
CHICAGO--Nov. 21.—Colonel and Mrs. William B. Keeler have
just celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage at
their home, 6200 Kimbark Avenue, and at the same time witnessed
the wedding of their granddaughter, Miss Fanny K. Sargeant, to
Frank H. Grier, a young business man of Chicago. The reception
tendered in the evening by Colonel and Mrs. Keeler to their
friends and those of the young bride and her husband was attended
by more than 300 persons. Several who served with Colonel Keller
during the Civil War and also many friends of earlier days
attended the celebration.
Colonel and Mrs. Keeler were married in Norwalk, Ohio, November
19, 1850. Mrs. Keeler before her marriage was Miss Clarinda A.
Covell. At the outbreak of the Civil War Colonel Keeler
volunteered his services and served three years with the army of
the Tennessee. He was with General Sherman and the Thirty-first
Iowa Infantry of which he was colonel, took a very prominent part
in several battles. After the war, Colonel Keeler returned to
Ohio; but in 1872, just after the fire, he came to Chicago. He
engaged in the jewelry business at Clark and Madison Streets,
where he still remains, being vice president and secretary of the
J. B. Chambers company.
Receive Many Letters of Regret
Rev. M. P. Boynton, who conducted the anniversary services,
reviewed the gallant service of Colonel Keeler during the Civil
War and spoke of the prominent part he has taken in building up
Chicago. A large number of letters and telegrams were received
from friends of the couple in all parts of the United States,
congratulating them upon the occasion of their golden wedding and
expressing regrets at not being able to be present. Among them
was a letter from Hoyt A. Sherman of Des Moines, Iowa, a brother
of the late General Sherman, in which he said that he had become
so enfeebled by age that it was impossible for him to travel so
far from home.
Colonel and Mrs. Keeler received from 8 o’clock until
midnight, and a wedding supper was served to their guests
throughout the evening.
LANDLORD JORDAN DEAD
Wiota Hotel Man Succumbs to Typhoid Fever
ATLANTIC, Nov. 21.—(Special)—Landlord George W. Jordon
of the hotel Wiota died yesterday after three weeks siege of
typhoid fever at his home in that place. He has been in the hotel
in that city for some time and his untimely death will be deeply
regretted by the patrons of the hotel and the people of the
vicinity.
MCFARLAND MAY DIE
Victim of a Mover’s Rage is Slowly Sinking
KEOKUK, Nov. 21—George McFarland who was shot by John Simon,
both of whom were members of a band of movers, is slowly sinking
at St. Joseph’s Hospital and there is little or no hope of
his recovery. As soon as his attending physician informs the
patient that he is in the presence of impending death, County
Attorney Craig will take the ante-mortem statement; which will
probably be favorable to his assailant in that event it can be
hoped to convict Simon of manslaughter.
RURAL DELIVERY AT LOGAN
J. D. Hornby Will Carry Over a Route Twenty-three Miles Long
LOGAN, Nov. 21—Word had been received here from Washington,
D. C., that the rural free delivery service had been ordered
established December 1, with J. D. Hornby as carrier. Length of
the route, twenty-three miles; area covered, thirty-three square
miles; population served, 853.
MRS. ANNA GORDON DEAD
Sac City Pioneer Passes Away on 65th Anniversary of Birth
SAC CITY, Nov. 21.—Mrs. Anna Gordon, widow pf S. E. Gordon
and one of the pioneers of Sac County, died Friday, November 16,
at the home of her son, F. E. Gordon, in Sac City, on the 65th
anniversary of her birth. The funeral took place yesterday from
the Methodist Episcopal Church. One son, F. E. Gordon, is
president of the Town Mutual Insurance association of Iowa;
another H. C. Gordon is editor of the Newell Mirror, and a third,
M. L. Gordon, is president of Mendota College, Mendota, Ill. One
daughter, Mrs. C. B. Hazard, of Marshalltown, also survives.
ATTACKED TWO RAILROAD MEN
Unprovoked Assault at Does Injury to Peaceful Citizens
CRESTON, Nov. 21—Engineer Lon Abbott and Brakeman Chas.
Owens were shot by an unknown man. Abbott has an ugly wound in
his right foot, while Owens has a lesser injury in his right
thigh. With Engineer M. J. Miller, Abbott and Owens were walking
west on Adams Street. The man who did the shooting came up behind
them and stepped aside to permit him to pass. Owen made some
remark about the fellow being drunk, and he whipped out a
revolver and shot Abbott in the foot. Owens and Miller made a
grab for him, but he avoided Miller. Owens caught his hand, but
he knocked Owens down and then shot him through the thigh. He
then made his escape, and, although officers were placed on his
tracks, he escaped. The incident created some excitement, and as
it was committed without provocation, the attack does not appear
clear. Abbott and Owens are well known railroad men.
POULTY MAN IS MISSING
R. H. Marshall of Ottumwa Believed to Be Foully Dealt With
OTTUMWA, Nov. 21—Alarm is felt here regarding the mysterious
disappearance of R. H. Marshall, aged 55 years, a trusted and
valued employee of the Ottumwa Poultry Company, who left here
Friday for Eldon with a large amount of money in his possession.
He went for the purpose of buying chickens, and after shipping
back between $70 and $100 worth of fowls, he is said to have
purchased a Rock Island railroad ticket to Ottumwa, but according
to members of his family and also the firm by which he is
employed, he had not yet returned here. It is believed he has
been foully dealt with, Marshall formerly lived in Kentucky,
where he did newspaper work. He came here two years ago and his
habits have been of the very best.
HER MAINSTAY DROPS DEAD
Mrs. Dillon’s Husband Passes Away After Visiting a Lawyer’s
Office
SIOUX CITY, Nov. 21—In less than five minutes after his wife
had sworn an affidavit that he was her sole support, Thomas
Dillon, aged 72 years, dropped dead before his wife in the office
of Sullivan & Griffin in this city. The aged couple had gone
to the lawyer’s office to have some papers prepared on which
Mrs. Dillon might get pension money for the death of her son in
the Philippines.
LONE MAN TAKES HIS LIFE
Body of Charles Rapp Found After Several Days Have Elapsed
CRESTON, Nov. 21—Coroner McKee was called to Shannon City
yesterday afternoon to hold an inquest over the remains of
Charles Rapp, who committed suicide. It is thought that Rapp
killed himself several days ago although his body was not found
until Tuesday. He resided alone. He had been separated from his
family.
FELL FROM A TOWER CAR
Electrician at Cedar Rapids Loses His Life by an Accident
CEDAR RAPIDS, Nov. 21—Oisle Brundage, a lineman in the
employ of the motor company, was killed by falling from the lower
car while finishing his work on South Main Street, Sunday
afternoon.
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Des Moines Daily News
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
November 27, 1900
MISSING MAN FOUND
R. H. Marshall of Ottumwa Found at Keokuk—Says He Was Robbed
OTTUMWA, Nov. 27,--(Special)—R. H. Marshall of this city,
who so mysteriously disappeared Friday, November 16, has been
heard from and will, in all probability, be at home this evening.
That Mr. Marshall was drugged and robbed is an assured fact, but
little details of the affair are yet a mystery.
PROPERTY DESTROYED
Great Northern Damaged by Fire at Blackfoot, Idaho
BLACKFOOT, Idaho, Nov. 27.—Fire destroyed the round house,
many engines, a rotary snow plow and much valuable property of
the Great Northern here today. Loss: $200,000.
A. JOHNSON, WITH A BAD HORSE-KILLING PASSION, ARRESTED
FORT MADISON, Nov. 27.—About eighteen years ago about nine
horses were killed in Hancock County, one a $200, animal
belonging to Frank Willis of Joetta, whose throat was cut. Andrew
Jackson, living near Joetta, who is now under arrest for the same
offense, was found guilty of the crime and sentenced to the
penitentiary. He served a short time and was released for a
monetary consideration on the plea of his widowed mother, on the
condition that he should leave the state and never return.
He went to Pike County, Missouri and was there but a short time
when he was arrested and convicted of the same offense, having
killed nineteen horses. He spent four years at Jefferson City,
being sentenced twice, two years each time, and then returned to
this locality last March, where he has been off and on ever
since. He was arrested near Cathage a few days ago, as reports of
horses being killed in Hancock County have been coming in for
some time.
No reasons whatever can be given for the alleged actions of the
man except that he has a mania for killing horses.
Marriage Licenses
Oscar Indecoffer, Polk County....33
Rose Ingersoll, Polk County......32
Abel W. Gustavson, city..........34
Freeda Williams, city............24
Frank Linsdale, Chesterfield.....2?
Nancy Sly, Chesterfield..........26
S. R. Clift, city................33
Florence Fisher, city............24
Thos. Penney, city...............31
Mabel Morris, city...............21
Jas. Furney, Vandalia............30
Gertie Anderson, Vandalia........??
JOTTINGS ABOUT TOWN
Peter Smith, the grocer at East Twelfth and Hubbell Streets, has
sold his store to Messrs. Balzer and Burbern, who took possession
yesterday.
Arthur Cole of Independence, a son of Clark Cole, will be offered
a position as corporation clerk in the office of secretary of
state. He will probably succeed Thomas Cox, who is now holding
one of the three positions as corporation clerk.
Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Hague, 1711 East
Grand Avenue, Nov. 26, Mrs. Alzina Barchelder, aged 87 years.
Short services at the house Wednesday at 3 o’clock.
Interment at Mc Keaver Cemetery, Jasper County, Thursday, Nov.
29, at 3 o’clock. Death was precipitated by the serious
accident to her daughter-in-law occurring Sunday in which Mrs. C.
A. Hague sustained two broken arms through a fall down stairs.
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