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The Schaller Herald
Schaller, Sac Co. Iowa
June 3, 1897
A Sad Accident - Miss Shirlie Maxwell Drowned in Storm
Lake
Storm Lake Pilot Tribune - Miss Shirlie Lucille Maxwell,
a teacher in the north side schools, whose home is at Lennox,
Iowa, was drowned in the lake Friday morning. Roy Kinne and Miss
Maxwell in one boat, and C. B. Fletcher and Miss Mabel Kinne in
another, started for the Casino across the lake at about 7
o'clock, taking their breakfast with them, expecting to enjoy a
boat ride and picnic and happy forenoon, Miss Maxwell especially
anticipating the outing with pleasure. When about half way across
the lake, the boat of Mr. Kinne and Miss Maxwell began to leak
and fill rapidly. They signaled to Mr. Fletcher, who rowed to
them and they stepped into the boat. The additional weight sank
the boat nearly to the water's edge, and in a few moments the
waves rolled over the sides and swamped it, and it turned over,
throwing the occupants into the water. Miss Kinne had held to the
other boat at Mr. Fletcher's suggestion, and when the disaster
occurred, clung to it, and it drifted away with her. Having
learned to swim, and being cool headed, she was able too take
care of herself until rescued, through the boat rolled over
several times. The young men went under when the boat overturned,
and on coming to the surface Mr. Fletcher assisted Miss Maxwell
to the boat, he and Mr. Kinne clinging to it and holding her up,
as she was heavily clothed, somewhat frightened and excited, and
unable materially to help herself. They managed to remove her
heavy cape, but the boat turned over repeatedly in the waves, and
as they were all under the water part of the time, she was either
drowned or unconscious for some time when Mr. Fletcher
relinquished his hold upon her for the purpose of removing his
shoes, and the boat overturning again struck Mr. Kinne on the
head, rendering him nearly unconscious. When the boat overturned
the young men sank under water, and when they came to the surface
Miss Maxwell was gone. Mr. Kinne thinks he saw her a short
distance, away, but Mr. Fletcher says the only object visible was
his coat. Both were so chilled that they were no longer able to
sustain themselves without the aid of the boat, Mr. Kinne' hands
being so cramped that he was unable to open them. After being in
the water about an hour and a half, they were rescued by J. W.
Chappel, who saw them from this side and rowed across the lake to
them. All were chilled and exhausted and Mr. Kinne unable to
stand alone. Miss Maxwell's body was sought for by a large party
all day and until nearly eleven o'clock at night, when by the use
of a seine it was recovered.
An Unsuccessful Chase
On last Thursday afternoon Jas. Larsen swore out a warrant for
the arrest of Charles York, known as "Long Charley" who
had made a murderous attack upon during the forenoon, and Marshal
Henaman and Constable Speaker started out to find their man. They
soon got track of him, but Charley was a "long" stepper
and managed to step off the space between this place and Arthur,
about sixteen miles, in a little less than three hours, where he
boarded a freight and was soon rolling out of the reach of the
local officers. It was a mistake in allowing the man to leave in
the first place, as it was pretty well known what kind of a man
he was. Only a few days before [he] threw a large stone at Jos.
Waddicor, at whom he had a grievance, and had made threats
against others. Now that he is gone and no person more seriously
hurt than as it has happened, we hope this community will be
shunned by him henceforth.
History of Wm. D. Price Post
Wm. D. Price Post No. 392, G. A. R. was organized in June, 1885.
In the spring of that year Messrs. Montgomery, Edson, Searle and
Mill made a canvas among the old soldiers of Schaller and
vicinity preliminary to the organization of a post. Early in June
a meeting of the "old vets" was held in Hudson's hall,
at which time sixteen ex-soldiers signed a petition to the
Department Commander asking for a charter to organize a post at
Schaller, and also requested that a mustering officer be sent
here for that purpose.
The charter members were: A. P. Searle, A. H. Montgomery, --
Gardner, John O'Leary, Michael O'Leary, P. L. Edson, J. M. Sears,
W. H. Reese, Martin Sheley, Sam'l Monroe, G. W. Pippinger, W. E.
Mill, C. W. Sipes, J. H. McCleary, B. A. Williams, Geol. W.
Hagler.
The first officers elected were as follows: Commander, A. H.
Montgomery; S. V. C., J. M. Sears; J. V. C., M. O'Leary; Q. M.,
J. H. Walker; Surgeon, C. W. Sipes; Chaplain, G. W. Pippinger; O.
D., W. E. Mill; O. G., W. H. Reese; Adjutant, P. L. Edson; Q. M.
S, Martin Sheley; Ser. Maj., B. A. Williams.
The installation was conducted by Commander P. H. Hankins, of Sac
Post, who was detailed as mustering officer, assisted by Comrades
Schaller, Jones and Day, of Sac Post No. 284.
The commanders since the organization of the post are: A. H.
Montgomery 1885-86-87; A. P. Searle 1888; Wm. Patterson 1889; J.
M. Sears 1890; W. E. Mill 1891-92; A. H. Montgomery 1893; C. A.
Low 1894-95; G. W. Johnson 1896. Mr. Johnson was re-elected as
commander for 1897.
Members of the Post
The roster of the post shows an enrollment of forty members since
its organization, some of whom have removed to other localities.
Below we give the names of the members of the post and a brief
sketch of their war record:
Arthur H. Montgomery, A 142 N. Y. Vol., enlisted at Ogdenburg, N.
Y., July 8, 1862, at 18 years of age. Took part in the battles of
Suffolk, Va., Ft. Wagoner, S. C., Petersburg, Chapin's Farm,
Drury's Bluffs, Va., Ft. Fisher, N. C., and John's Island, S. C.
Wounded May 16, '64 (three wounds); commissioned 1st Lieutenant
Feb. 17, 1865, after serving 2 years and 6 months.
A. P. Searle, F S Ill. Cav., enlisted at Evanston, Ill., at the
age of 19. In the battles of Williamsburg, Yorktown, Fair Oaks,
Malvern Hill, 2d Bull Run, South Mountain, Antietam, Barber's
Cross Roads, Gettysburg, and some 18 or 20 others.
Geo. W. Johnson, enlisted in Co., K., 23 Wis. Vol. Inf., as
sargent [sic], at Prairie du Sack, Wis., Sept. 1862, at the age
of 26; was in 16 battles, wounded and taken prisoner at Sabine
Cross Roads, April 8, 1864; was in the sieges of Vicksburg and
Mobile.
L. A. Cobb, enlisted in C 14 Ill. Cav., at Rock Island, June 29
[may be 26], 1862, at the age of 14-1/2 years, was in 22
engagements among which were Peach Tree Creek, Knoxville,
Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, Kenesaw Mountain, Atlanta and
Sunshine Church. Also enjoyed (?) the hospitalities of
Andersonville for four months and 14 days.
John Gulliford, enlisted in C 20 Wis. at Boscobel, at the age of
25; was at Prairie Grove, Vicksburg, Ft. Morgan, Spanish Fort,
and through Texas, during which time he received a sunstroke from
which he has never recovered. Was in the service three years.
W. M. Mill, enlisted in K 17 Ill. Vol. Inf. at Rockford, Jan. 2,
1864, at the age of 26. Spent most of the time hunting
bushwhackers.
C. A. Low, enlisted in A 142 N. Y., at De Kalb, Aug. 9, 1862, at
the age of 21. Was in the hospital corps, acting as steward.
C. B. Harback, K 21 Iowa Inf., enlisted at Hopkinton, Aug. 14,
1862, at the age of 32. Was in the fight at Hartville, MO.
Afterwards transferred to K 20 V. R. C. Discharged at Wheeling,
W. Va.
W. H. Reese, bugler, H 7 Iowa Cav., enlisted at Dubuque, June 10,
1863 at the age of 16. Was assigned to courier duty carrying
dispatches among Indians.
J. W. McConkey, G 107 Ill., enlisted at De Witt, Aug. 6, 1862, at
the age of 16; was at battles of Franklin, Nashville, Atlanta,
Lookout Mountain and Kenesaw Mountain.
Martin Sheley, C 28 Iowa, enlisted at Poweshiek county, at the
age of 20 [may be 26]; was at Sabine Cross Roads, Kane River,
Winchester, Fisher Hill, and Cedar Creek, where he was wounded.
Jas. H. McCleary, bugler in A 21 Penn. Cav., enlisting at
Harrisburg, Feb. 8, 1864, at age of 17. Took active part in
fifteen battles.
Henry Bushman, F 115 Ohio Vol. Inf., enlisted in Stark county, in
July 1862, at age of 24; was at Nashville, Murfreesboro, Franklin
and several other battles.
J. M. Cree, F 1st Penn. Cav., enlisted in Green county in Aug.
1861, at the age of 23. Took part in the battles of
Fredericksburg, 2nd Bull Run, Slaughter Mountain, and several
more.
J. M. Sears, F. 15 Ill. Inf., enlisted at Freeport, May 24, 1861
at age of 23; was at battle of Shiloh and siege of Corinth.
Discharged Oct. 1862. Reenlisted in August 1864, {?} Co. L. 1st
Wis. Heavy Artillery, stationed at Ft. Willard, and mustered out
July 4, 18{?}.
Wm. Patterson, K 28 Iowa, Inf., enlisted at Newton, Jasper county
in 1862, at the age of 19 years; was at Port Gibson, Champion
Hill, Vicksburg, Jackson, Carrion Crow Bayou, Mansfield, Kane
River, Berryville and Winchester VA., at which place he was
wounded. Discharged, on account of wounds, the 27th of June,
1865.
J. H. Madison, I. 152 Ill. Vol., enlisted at Corlinville, Feb. 8,
186{?}, at the age of 21.
John O'Leary, A 53 Ill. Inf., enlisted Oct. 19, 18{?}, and served
three years.
J. H. Kelly, A. 9 Iowa, enlisted Aug. 9, 1861, and served to
close of the war.
Henry Clearwater, G. 107 Ill., enlisted Aug. 1, 1862.
Arthur W. Bostwick, D.105 Ill., Vol. Inf., enlisted at
Warrenville, in July 1862, at the age of 21, and was discharged
in July 1865. Was in all the engagements between Chattanooga and
the sea, at Savannah, and was in a number between there and
Richmond. Was in the last battle of the rebellion, and at the
surrender of Johnston to Gen. Sherman. Of the 96 men who went
out, but 26 came back.
A hurried review of the post records show that much good has been
accomplished by the order. At nearly every meeting relief in some
substantial form has been given comrades. Public interest has
been kept up by public campfires and memorial exercises, at which
lessons of patriotism have been imbibed by young and old. The
fraternal spirit has been fostered by attending reunions, and by
the custom of holding post sessions in connection with social
gatherings at homes of members.
Since its organization Wm D. Price post has lost but one member
by death. On August 24, 1894, Comrade E. A. Bennett was promoted
to the "army beyond the Jordan."
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The Schaller Herald
Schaller, Sac Co. Iowa
June 10, 1897, p. 4 col 3
Mr. and Mrs. A.O. Warriner are the happy parents of a fine boy
born to them Monday, June 7.
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The Schaller Herald
Schaller, Sac Co. Iowa
June 17, 1897
Administrator's Notice
Notice is Hereby Given to All Whom it May Concern:
That on the 5th day of June, 1897, the undersigned was appointed
by the District Court of Sac county, Iowa, Administrator of the
estate of Thomas Nicholson 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.
Dated June 5th, 1897
John H. Meier, Administrator
Henry Michaels, a German, who had been making his home with his
daughter at Holstein, committed suicide by hanging himself to the
bed post last Thursday morning.
The wife of C. N. Searle, of Delaware township, a half brother of
our townsman, A. P. Searle, died at the home place Friday, June
11. The funeral was held on Monday morning. Mr. and Mrs. A. P.
Searle attended the funeral services, driving over in the early
morning.
Serenaded The Town
Last Saturday evening the Woodman band initiated their new wagon,
by giving an open air musicale. Mayor Gordon took charge of the
outfit and drove all about town, the band in the meantime
discoursing sweet music, along the various streets, which was
appreciated as was evidenced by hearty applause received at
intervals along the route, and by complimentary remarks of many
citizens. It is the purpose of the band to give open air concerts
one evening each week during the summer, providing they receive
any encouragement from the business men who will be called upon
soon by a committee who will explain the plan.
The instrumentation of the band at present is as follows:
Geo. R. Gould, leader
B. W. Smethurst, solo cornet
J. C. Jones, 1st cornet
Samuel Gould, Bb clarinet
Art Cheshire 2nd cornet
Frank Sears, solo alto
E. D. Monroe, 1st alto
E. G. Marten, 2nd alto
Frank McIntosh, 1st tenor
J. A. Gray, 2nd tenor
Sterling Wells, baritone
J. F. Burkhead, tuba
W. H. McKinney, tuba
W. A. Gibbins, bass drum
W. K. Whiteside, tenor drum
The wagon is a good one and while not specially planned for a
band wagon answers the purpose very nicely. It will be used by
the band upon all occasions when necessary, and at other times
will be rented to picnic parties and the like. It will
accommodate 20 persons very comfortably, and is easy riding.
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The Schaller Herald
Schaller, Sac Co. Iowa
June 24, 1897
C. Everett Lee, of Sac City, is in town this week, working in the
interest of the Bankers' Life Insurance Co., of Des Moines. The
company is all right; it pays its losses promptly, as noted by
the fact that on June 11, '94, Thos. Nicholson took out his
policy. Proof of his death was filed with his company on June 11,
'97, and on June 19, the insurance money was paid over to the
administrator.
The father of Charley Ross is dead and Charley is still among the
missing. The mysterious case of the disappearance of Charley Ross
attracted more attention than any similar case in this country.
The child was stolen from his parents, evidently for the purpose
of securing a ransom from the wealthy father, and Mr. Ross spent
many years of his life and much of his wealth in search for the
boy. Later it came to be believed that the abductors of the boy
killed him when they found that they could not carry out their
scheme without danger, but the facts in the case will never be
known.
This is to certify that I have this received day [sic] from the
Bankers' Life Association, of Des Moines, Iowa, per their agent,
C. Everett Lee, draft for $2040.00 in full payment on policy No.
35601, carried by Thos. Nicholson, deceased. Proof of death was
filed with the company June 11th, draft issued June 16th, and
paid this date. I take pleasure in recommending the Bankers' Life
to all wanting good reliable insurance.
Joh H. Meier, Adm.
Dated at Schaller, Iowa, this 19th day of June, 1897.
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