Iowa
Old Press
The Schaller Herald
Schaller, Sac Co. Iowa
May 6, 1897
Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Walker, on Wednesday, May 5, 1897, a
girl.
A little boy came to the Presbyterian parsonage in the early
hours of this morning claiming the parental protection of Rev.
and Mrs. C. J. McConnell.
The body of Captain Buhs, the boy who was drowned in the Coon
river on the night of April 2, was recovered Sunday, about three
miles from where he went in.
As The Herald goes to press we learn with deep regret
that Mrs. C. J. McConnell is considered to be in a very critical
condition, with the chances of recovery decidedly against her. We
sincerely hope their joy may not be turned to sorrow.
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The Schaller Herald
Schaller, Sac Co. Iowa
May 13, 1897
The aged father of Judge Church died at his home in Jefferson
Monday night.
Dr. Andre reports a boy at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Jos.
H. King, born to them Wednesday morning May 12.
Mrs. Hodston, of Clarksville, and Miss Nellie McConnell, of Sauk
Center, Minnesota, sisters of Rev. C. J. McConnell, were here
last week, coming in response to telegrams telling them of Mrs.
McConnell's dangerous sickness. They returned home Monday
afternoon, going by way of Storm Lake.
Mrs. McConnell Dead - One of Schaller's Most Respected
Ladies Gone
This community was shocked Saturday morning to hear that during
the night Mrs. C. J. McConnell had died at her home in this
place. On the Thursday morning previous she became a mother and
there was joy in the home for a son was born unto them. Later in
the day the attending physician noticed signs of a complication
of diseases that placed her in a very critical condition, and
from about noon of that day until the time of her death she was
unconscious and suffered considerably.
Everything possible was done for her, both in medical assistance
and care, but the desire to save her was unable to cope with the
grim monster, and during the day previous to her death it was not
thought she could live from hour to hour.
In taking from this community last Saturday Mrs. C. J. McConnell,
a vacancy was left that can never be filled, so highly was the
companionship of this most estimable lady prized by the
community. A home has been entered and its heart taken away, but
the sorrowing ones do not mourn without hope. She was an
enthusiastic worker in all benevolent, charitable and christian
work, and the loss of so dear and ardent a worker will be deeply
mourned by the entire community for all time to come.
The last sad rites over the remains in this vicinity were
conducted at the home Saturday evening. Revs. Mitchell and Jones
conducting brief services. The floral decorations were fine,
every loving and cherished friend seeming to put forth their best
efforts to contribute and do something in memory of a parting
friend.
After an illness of only two days, Mrs. Lillian L. McConnell
passed quietly away on Friday night at 10:45, leaving a little
babe but two days old, that will never know a mother's care. Mrs.
McConnell was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hood,
and was born to them Feb. 10, 1867. She spent the most of her
life in Chicago, the place of her birth. She was married to Rev.
C. J. McConnell, Oct. 30, 1895, coming to Schaller where they
have since resided. Early in life she became a christian and
united with the Eighth Presbyterian church of Chicago. During the
years since that time the work of Christ has been one of her
greatest joys. When here was work to be done she was always found
willing to do it.
Not simply her relatives then, but the entire church of which she
was a devoted member will feel a loss in her death. She was
"full of good works," and through them had endeared
herself to a large circle of friends beyond these referred to, so
that her loss becomes felt by the entire community. We need more
such lives as an influence to elevate home and social life
together. The remains were taken to Chicago for interment, the
final services being held in her home church, the Eighth
Presbyterian.
Isaac Mill Injured
Last Saturday afternoon while walking about the dooryard at the
home of his son-in-law, F. M. McLaughlin, Mr. Isaac Mill tripped
himself over some obstacle and fell in such a manner as to break
his right arm between the elbow and shoulder, and also severely
sprain his wrist. Mr. Mill had but recently recovered from a
brief sickness and was feeling quite well again, and now this
accident befalling him will give him a backset, and as he is over
eighty years of age the broken bones will be some time uniting.
He is receiving the best of care and is getting along as well as
could be expected.
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The Schaller Herald
Schaller, Sac Co. Iowa
May 20, 1897
Mr. and Mrs. Robt. King have a boy at their house, born to them
last Thursday.
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The Schaller Herald
Schaller, Sac Co. Iowa
May 27, 1897
To Whom It May Concern
Public notice is hereby given that I have this day given my minor
son, Henry H. Swartz, his time and shall not hereafter, claim his
wages, nor be responsible for any debts contracted by him. Dated
at Schaller Iowa this 27th day of May 1897.
George Swartz
Dr. McCray was at Early Tuesday assisting Dr. Farquhar Jr. and
O'Conner in an operation.
Thos. Nicholson died at his home northeast of town early
Wednesday morning, of quick consumption. Mr. Nicholson has been
sick for several weeks and it was evident to all that his death
was only a matter of time, although he was ever hopeful and
expected to get up again. We have been unable to get data for an
obituary this week.
Alex. Nicholson came over from Holstein Saturday evening and
spent Sunday here visiting with his daughters, and also with
Thos. Nicholson.
A. A. Resseguie and Mrs. J. H. Watson left this morning for
Morris, Illinois, in response to a telegram telling them of the
serious sickness of their sister.
Murderous Assault
This morning while loading cars with grain at Butler's elevator,
Jas. Larsen, Mr. Butler's head man, was assaulted by a fellow who
has been hanging around town for the past three or four weeks and
goes by the cognomen of "Long" Charley, with a hatchet,
and a brick or two. "Long" Charley was helping about
the elevator for a day or two and was assisting in loading grain
this morning, and took exception to some orders given by Larsen,
and made the attack striking Larsen in the face cutting a gash
along side of his nose with a hatchet. Larsen ran to get out of
his way and Charley followed as far as the grain office and
threatening to kill Larsen. Mayor Gordon and several others
happened to be near and put a stop to the assault. Larsen's
injuries were dressed and while not of a serious nature, it was a
close call as there is but little doubt that "Long"
Charley was bent on manslaughter when he made the attack. Instead
of placing the fellow under arrest Mayor Gordon gave him a
specified time to get out of town, and the time had no where near
expired before "Long" Charley had taken his departure
to a more congenial clime. The assault was without any
provocation whatever, and Mayor Gordon's course in dealing with
the fellow hardly seems just, although it is well the community
is rid of such a person.
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