Iowa
Old Press
Schaller Herald
Schaller, Sac co. Iowa
July 2, 1896
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On Thursday morning occurred the death of the 28 months old child
of Chas. Brodcasky, from spinal meningitis after an illness of
about 48 hours. The funeral was conducted from the house, Rev. C.
J. McConnell officiating, and the body interred in the cemetery
six miles south of town.
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The Usual Cause - Liquor Plays Its Part in the Tragedy
The following from the Sioux City Journal, regarding the
awful crime committed last Saturday morning northwest of town,
concerns parties with whom many of our citizens are well
acquainted:
Aurelia, June 27 - Special: About 5 o'clock this morning, on the
farm of Mrs. Elizabeth Mahoney, six miles south of this place,
James Mahoney fire three shots at Miss Mary Kane, two passing
through her head and the other through her arm. At present she is
alive, but probably will not live.
Mahoney is in jail at Cherokee. He was desperately in love with
the girl, who would not pay him any attention. Mahoney is a hard
drinking man and was not home last night, but slept somewhere
near the house. He went to the house early in the morning and
seeing Miss Kane come out of the house and go to the milk house
for something he followed her in, closed the door and shot her.
He then came out and ran to a neighbor's where he remained until
the officers took him. He made no resistance to arrest.
Miss Kane is an orphan and had been living with the Mahoney
family for over a year. She is 16 years old and is a very bright
and intelligent girl. The murderer has lived on the farm with his
mother and two brothers for a good many years. The others of the
family are very respectable. The shocking tragedy has created a
great deal of excitement in this vicinity.
Miss Kane died of her injuries Sunday. Attorneys secured her
deposition just before her death.
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Schaller Herald
Schaller, Sac co. Iowa
July 9, 1896
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A boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barr last Sunday
morning.
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Wedding Bells
On Wednesday July 1, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Austin in
Silver Creek, occurred the marriage of Miss Lulu R. Gibson to
Joel Collin. At 11 o'clock a.m., the appointed hour, the young
couple took their places in the parlor where Rev. W. R. Smith, of
the Congregational church, spoke the words necessary to complete
the happy union. Congratulations were then offered to the nuptial
pair after which dainty refreshments were served. The wedding was
a home affair, witnessed by relatives of the bride and groom. A
reception was given them in the afternoon, at the home of Jonas
Collin, the groom's parents, where a large company of friends and
relatives gathered and passed a pleasant afternoon and evening.
The young couple were made the recipients of many beautiful and
valuable presents, expressive of the affection and esteem in
which they are held by their many friends.
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Schaller Herald
Schaller, Sac co. Iowa
July 16, 1896
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The Death of G. F. Schuyler
On Sunday occurred the death of G. F. Schuyler at the home of his
parents in Cook township. Mr. Schuyler was taken down on Friday,
July 3, and not until Saturday morning was the fact known that he
was sick, when medical aid was summoned. He was moved from his
place to the parental home where everything that loving care and
medical skill could do for him was done. But, he continued to
grow worse and on Monday Drs. Farnsworthy and Brenton were called
in consultation with Dr. Dunkelberg, physician in charge.
Geo. F. Schuyler was born in Whiteside county, Illinois, Nov. 3,
1863, and died at Schaller, July 12, 1896, aged 32 years, 8
months and 10 days. He was the eldest of three children; a
brother and sister besides the father and mother are left to
mourn his loss. Frank, as he was familiarly known, was active and
ambitious, and affectionate son and a true friend. His funeral
took place from the house Tuesday, Rev. L. P. Sabin preaching the
sermon. The burial service was conducted by the Modern Woodmen,
of which lodge he was a member.
On Monday afternoon a post-mortem examination was held which
developed the fact that death was caused by acute inflammation of
the bowel throughout its entire length. It was also discovered
that the disease of the lower part of the small bowel was of long
standing and probably often recurring although not known or
complained of by the deceased.
The Sac county teachers normal is in session this week. The
attendance is equal to that of previous years. Those in
attendance from this place, so far as we could learn, are:
Lillie Judd
Mata Marten
Addie Barber
Charlotte King
Grace Bristol
Mabel Bristol
Mary Mill
Belle Starr
Jennie Low
Rofena Bristol
Elizabeth Holler
Blanche Smethurst
Lake View Resort: Lake View boasts of having the only one-legged
bicyclist in Sac county, in the person of Robert Jacobsen, a lad
15 years old. He rides a while with comparative ease and can give
some of our other cyclists a few pointers.
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Schaller Herald
Schaller, Sac co. Iowa
July 23, 1896
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Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Ivens have a little girl, one taken from the
children's home at Des Moines. It is their intention to adopt the
child, which is about four years old.
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We regret very much to learn of the unfavorable change in Mrs.
Brimhall's condition. Until week before last she was apparently
gaining, but since her prostration on July 4, she has been much
worse.
N. C. Kelly died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. S. J. Casey,
in Odebolt, Monday evening of last week at the ripe old age of 87
years and 4 months. Mr. Kelly was one of the early settlers in
Wheeler township. He was the father of 12 children all of whom
are living.
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Schaller Herald
Schaller, Sac co. Iowa
July 30, 1896
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Born to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Erwin, Tuesday morning, July 28, a boy.
Mrs. Anderson, the lady who was visiting at Baz Well's and taken
sick, died Tuesday afternoon. The remains were taken to the home
place for burial Tuesday evening. Truly a sad ending to what
promised to have been a pleasant visit. The lady was the wife of
a brother of Mrs. Wells.
In Memoriam
Whereas, the great Ruler of the Universe has in His infinite
wisdom, removed from our midst our worthy and esteemed Neighbor,
George Frank Schuyler, and
Whereas, the intimate relation held by him with members of this
Camp makes it fitting that we record our appreciation of him,
therefore
Resolved, that in this sudden removal of our Neighbor George
Frank Schuyler, the Camp has suffered the loss of an upright,
honorable and well behaved member,
Resolved, that we express our deep sympathy with the relatives
and friends of the deceased in their great bereavement,
Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be suitably inscribed
upon the records of the Camp, a copy transmitted to the family of
the deceased and a copy published in The Schaller Herald.
Committee - W. H. McKinney, H. S. Knapp, H. L. Leland
Cottonwood Camp No. 2686, Modern Woodmen of America
Schaller, Ia., July 24, 1896
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