Iowa
Old Press
Schaller Herald
Schaller, Sac co. Iowa
May 3, 1893
p 4 col 3
The pleasant tidings reaches us of the marriage of Mr. Ondie W.
Holmes, of Axtell, Neb., formerly of Schaller. The wedding event
which is said to have been a very joyful occasion, occurred April
23, the name of the fair bride having been Mary Landberg, of
Axtell. The happy couple will soon leave for California, where
they will make their future home. Old-time acquaintances in this
vicinity will join with The Herald in wishing for these
young people a happy and prosperous journey through life.
p 4 col 4
Administrator's Notice
Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern: That on the 15
day of April, 1893, the undersigned was appointed by the District
Court of Sac county, Iowa, Administrator of the estate of
Elisabeth Carriher, deceased, late of said county. All persons
indebted to said estate will make payment to the undersigned, and
those having claims against the same will present them, legally
authenticated, to the said Court for allowance.
J. C. Hudson, Administrator
Dated April 15, 1893
[transcribed by A.N., November 2011]
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Schaller Herald
Schaller, Sac co. Iowa
May 17, 1893
Rev. Brown was called to Webster City last Wednesday to conduct
the funeral services of a niece. He returned home Friday.
[transcribed by A.N., November 2011]
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Schaller Herald
Schaller, Sac co. Iowa
May 22, 1893
Nettie MILL and Lucy MILL listed in school information.
[transcriptionists note: Nettie & Lucy were children of James and Lydia MILL - transcribed by V.M., Aug 2004]
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Schaller Herald
Schaller, Sac co. Iowa
May 24, 1893
p 4 col 2
Messrs. Farquhar and Wm. Powers returned home Friday evening from
a prospecting trip down into New Mexico.
Died, Thursday, May 16, 1893, at the home of his
parents, in Eureka township, Clarence E. Baker, only son of Mr.
and Mrs. Monroe Baker, aged 16 years, 6 months and 21 days.
Clarence was taken sick on the Friday previous, and a greater
part of the time was delerious [sic]. His trouble was spinal
meningitis, of the form that is prevailing to a large event in
other localities. His funeral was held at the Christian church on
Saturday, and his remains were followed to their last resting
place by a large number of sympathizing friends of the family.
p 4 col 3
A BIG BLAZE! The Whole of the East Side
of Main Street, between First and Second, Completely Wiped out by
Fire
Last night about 11:30 o'clock our citizens were startled by the
cry of fire and the ringing of the church bells. Upon looking out
they beheld a sight that caused many to fear for the safety of
our town, as the heavens seemed to be all ablaze. Upon reaching
the scene of the fire it was found to be located in the large
implement warehouse of Howard & Borah. The fire started in
the front of the building and was first noticed by a Des Moines
traveling man, who quickly gave the alarm. The fire gained such
headway that by the time an entrance had been made to the
building it was too hot to rescue any of the stock, and all that
was saved was a wagon and one cultivator; the balance of their
large stock of machinery and fine buggies were a total loss.
The wind was blowing quite strong from the south and the fire
quickly spread to the flour and feed store of L. P. Nelson and
Kieth [sic - Keith?] Bros.' photograph gallery, both of which
were on story buildings and soon succumbed to the fiery flames.
The contents were all removed from these, and the City Hotel
building which adjoined Howard & Borah on the south, and
which was the next one to go, and the last on the block. All that
could be done to save property was done, but as the town has no
fire protection whatever, it seemed for a time that fire would
get into the buildings on the opposite side of the street, and
into the livery barns and the lumber yards, but by the almost
superhuman efforts of the citizens, aided by a favorable wind,
the fire was confined to these four buildings. The barns of Dr.
Andre and Frank Douglas were only saved by a continual drenching
of water by the bucket brigade. A barn and pig pen, together with
four pigs, some chickens, hay and corn belonging to Aden Markley
went with the rest. His team was saved with considerable
difficulty.
This was Schaller's first experience with fire and while it is a
costly experience, yet it was a most fortunate fire, for had it
started in any other place in the business part of town the
destruction would have been complete so far as the business part
of the town is concerned. What we need is fire protection in the
way of a good system of water works, and the sooner the council
take action upon the matter the better it will be for our town.
The building and stock of Howard & Borah was covered by $5000
insurance, in the following companies: Capital, $2000; Iowa
State, $2000; balance carried by the implement companies. The
City Hotel was insured in the State, of Des Moines, for $1000
[may be $4000].
p 4 col 4
Mrs. E. Shurtz and little boy came up from Marshalltown Friday
evening to attend the funeral of her nephew, Clarence Baker. She
returned home Tuesday noon.
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SUNDAY NIGHT'S WIND STORM. It Gambled with Everything
Movable.
The Windstorm that passed over this place Sunday night between
ten and eleven o'clock was the hardest that has been experienced
in this vicinity for some time. All during the evening a storm
was brewing, and later on there was quite a change in the
atmosphere, becoming considerable cooler, and the wind changed
into the northwest and came down upon us in a strong gale,
filling the air with dust, boards, barrels, boxes, and anything
else movable. A driving rain soon set in, the water being driven
in perfect sheets. The wind increased until it attained a
terrific velocity, causing many to get up and dress, and be ready
for a retreat to the cellar, while many did avail themselves of
the opportunity. In the morning the damage was done to shade
trees, and a number of out buildings overturned. A barn and
chicken house belonging to Mr. HARBACH was completely demolished.
[transcribed by V.M., Aug 2004 & A.N., November 2011]