Iowa
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Schaller Herald
Schaller, Sac co. Iowa
December 1, 1898
A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Aden Markley Sunday morning, the
26th inst.
We regret to learn that Uncle Baz Wells is not quite so well, and
that he is slowly losing ground.
John Malloy, from Galva, and Miss Mary Brennan, from near
Odebolt, were married at the Catholic church in Schaller last
Tuesday morning.
Asbury Herrold, a farmer of Cedar township, dropped dead while
shoveling snow in front of his place, Thursday morning.
Last Wednesday evening was the anniversary of the marriage of Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. Buck and a goodly number of their friends gathered
at their home in Silver Creek to remind them of the occasion. As
is generally the case with these impromptu affairs every one had
a good time and there was an abundance of good things to eat. The
guests presented Mr. and Mrs. Buck with a handsome mahogany
center table as a reminder of the day and event.
Obituary
Mrs. Anna Friese
Died, at her home in Cook township, on Monday, November 21, 1898,
of blood poison. Mrs. Anna Friese, wife of D. F. Friese, after an
illness of about ten days, aged 19 years, 8 months and 1 day.
Her maiden name was Anna Weigers, and she was born in Germany,
March 20, 1879. When a year old she came with her parents to this
country, locating near Schaller, where they lived until 1893,
when the family moved to Lyon county. She was married to D. G.
Friese on the 8th of February, 1898, returning with her husband
to Sac county, making their home on the Denman farm in Cook
township. She was an earnest christian woman, a member of the
Evangelical Church, and a neighbor who was well thought of. She
leaves, besides her husband, a father and a mother, five brothers
and three sisters to mourn her loss. The funeral services were
held in the German M. E. church, last Thursday, Rev. Loeck
preaching in English and A. D. Woodke in the German.
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Schaller Herald
Schaller, Sac co. Iowa
December 8, 1898
J. H. Roby, an inmate at the county farm, died Sunday, Nov. 27,
after about ten years of suffering. He has been a great care to
the steward at the farm for the past five years, being almost
helpless.
Mr. A. Anderson, of Washington, a brother of Mrs. Baz Wells, and
Benj. Wells and son Clarence, of Menlo, were here to attend the
funeral of Baz Wells. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wells are in California
and could not be present.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. August Schaefer was gladdened by the
advent of a nice little girl last Sunday, Dec. 4.
Sac County Dem: Yesterday, December 1, was the 42d
anniversary of what is known and referred to by the old settlers
as the "Big Storm," the snow falling to the depth of
about six feet on the level. There are but few people living in
the county who were here then. Judge Criss and family, W. G. Wine
and wife, James, Abram and Dick Basier, A. S. Comstock and wife,
Wm. Impson and family, James and Shelt Tiberghien, Grandma Miller
and children - the Cory boys - John G. Austin and wife, and Mrs.
L. A. Cory, are all the writer can call to mind who are left in
the county who "enjoyed" the pleasures of that winter,
with the mercury marking from 35 to 40 degrees below zero for
several weeks during the winter months.
Obituary - Bazaleel Wells
Died - At his residence in this city, on Monday, December 5,
1898, of diabetes, Mr. Baz. Wells, aged 62 years, 11 months and
15 days.
Mr. Wells has been sick for four or five weeks, and it was feared
from the first that he could not get well, in fact he so stated
himself, and while he did not court death, said he was ready to
go "if the Master called him." The past week he failed
rapidly and on Saturday it was believed he could not last but a
few hours, but he lingered in a comatose state until 10 o'clock
Monday evening, when the struggle for life ceased and he quietly
passed away.
Only meagre facts have been gathered relative to Mr. Well's early
life. He was born in Washington county, Ohio, Dec. 30, 1835,
where he lived until 1868, when he came to Iowa, locating at
Ainsworth, Washington county, engaging in the mercantile
business. In July, 1871, he was married to Miss Anna E. Anderson,
who survives him. In the fall of 1882, he moved to Sac county,
locating on a farm near Odebolt, afterwards moving to that town,
where they lived a short time, when they came to Schaller, and
built a pleasant home and settled down to enjoy the comforts of
old age. About eight years ago Mr. Wells joined the Christian
church, of which he has been a faithful member. The funeral
services were from the Christian Chapel on Wednesday afternoon,
conducted by his pastor, Rev. E. M. Miller, assisted by Rev.
Mitchell, of the M. E. church, and the body interred in the
Schaller cemetery.
Back Taxes to Be Collected
The town of Schaller, the Independent District along with Sac
county, will have a little extra cash one of these days with
which to replenish the treasury. It comes about in this manner.
At the late meeting of the Board of Supervisors it was clearly
shown that improper returns had been made for a number of years
as regards the property of Mrs. Elizabeth Nurre, deceased, and
steps were taken to collect the back tax which in this case will
amount to something over $6000. The matter was brought before the
board of equalization last spring by Assessor J. A. Harrison, who
at that time added the penalty described by law for the false
return of said property. Since the decease of Mrs. Nurre the
executor has filed an inventory of the property of her estate,
and it goes to show that a large portion of the property has been
held from assessment for a number of years. The action of the
board will meet with the approval of all tax payers. It is unjust
that the meagre property holder be taxed for the full amount
while their rich neighbor makes false returns and thus shifts a
large part of the burden on those who are not able to stand it.
The day of retribution is sure to come.
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Schaller Herald
Schaller, Sac co. Iowa
December 15, 1898
Mrs. F. M. Smith left Friday evening for Winnebago City, having
received word that her mother was quite feeble. She has long
contemplated a visit with her sister and mother, and the
unfavorable news hastened her departure. She was accompanied by
her son, Lloyd.
Mrs. L. A. Cobb returned home from Ottumwa last Friday evening,
after an absence of about three weeks. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs.
Cobb drove over to the Lake, to visit the Colwell family,
neighbors of earlier days, they having received word that Mr.
Colwell was suffering from a stroke of paralysis.
Messrs. Wm. and A. D. Woodke returned from LeMars Friday whither
they were called the first of last week on account of the serious
illness of their father. They drove over to Storm Lake taking the
train from that place, arriving at his bedside a few hours before
his death, which occurred just as the bells were ringing out the
noon hour. Mr. Woodke was formerly a resident of this township,
coming here some twenty-three years ago, locating on the place
now occupied by A. D. Woodke, but of late years has made his home
with his daughter at LeMars.
Wedding Bells
McIntosh - Starr
The marriage of Miss Belle Starr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. S.
Starr of this township, and Frank McIntosh, of Eden township, was
solemnized at the home of the bride's parents northeast of town
yesterday at two o'clock, Rev. Harvey Hostetler, from Storm Lake,
officiating. It was a quiet wedding, only the relatives and
immediate friends of the contracting parties being present. The
ceremony was followed by a wedding repast of rare excellence. The
happy couple left on the evening train for the eastern part of
the state where they will spend their honeymoon visiting among
relatives of the bride. On their return home, after the holidays,
Mr. and Mrs. McIntosh will go to housekeeping on the home place
over east of town. The Herald extends both of them the
hand of honest congratulation and good will, and hoes their
married life may be abundantly blessed.
Adams - Groome
The Wednesday evening train brought to our village Miss Margaret
E. Groome, of Sac City, accompanied by Mr. R. V. Adams, formerly
of Sac City but now Schaller's popular artist. The twain at once
made their way to the Wendt residence where Mr. Adams had made
all things ready for occupancy. At 6:30 o'clock, p.m., Rev. E. M.
Miller, of the Christian church, in the presence of a few guests,
received their marriage vows and pronounced them "man and
wife." The bridal party then repaired to Hotel French where
a sumptuous wedding supper was served. The Woodman's Band called
during the evening and rendered some of their choice selections
in honor of the occasion.
Mr. Adams, during his brief residence here has made a favorable
impression upon the people of Schaller. Mrs. Adams is not a
stranger to our people, having visited for several months wither
her sister, Mrs. J. W. Jackson, during their residence here,
three or four years ago and will received a hearty welcome to our
community. We welcome them and wish the happy couple smooth and
successful sailing on the matrimonial sea.
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Schaller Herald
Schaller, Sac co. Iowa
December 22, 1898
Joe Hudson went to Manning Tuesday to attend the funeral of a
nephew.
From a Storm Lake paper we learn that J. W. Turner and wife are
the parents of a boy which was born to them Tuesday, Dec. 13.
On Friday morning of last week, Messrs. John and Henry Meier and
their sister, Mrs. Jos. King, received word of the death of their
mother at her home in Clayton county. The sad news was not wholly
unexpected as they had been summoned to her bedside a month
before and assisted in caring for her for three weeks, when she
seemed so much better that they returned home. Soon after their
departure she was taken worse and after four days of severe
bodily suffering death came to her relief. The Messrs. Meiers and
Mrs. King left immediately to be present at the funeral. The
deceased was sixty-five years of age and has lived in Clayton 46
years, coming there with her husband from Picqua, Ohio. She
leaves a family of seven children, fifteen grandchildren, and a
mother 88 years of age to mourn her loss, her husband having died
about three years ago. She was a good christian woman, a loving
and devoted wife and mother, and a steadfast friend to those
worthy of her friendship. "Precious in the sight of the Lord
is the death of his saints."
Obituary
Died - At the home of his daughter, in LeMars, Iowa, on Monday,
Dec. 5, 1898, from an abscess of the lungs, John Woodke, aged 72
years, 11 months and 4 days.
John Woodke was born in Germany, Dec. 31, 1825. In 1847 he was
married to Hannah Karl. In 1866 the family emigrated to America,
locating near Crown Point, Ind., where they resided until the
spring of 1876, when they removed to Sac county, locating on Sec.
31 Eden township, where they lived eleven years. In 1887 Mr. and
Mrs. Woodke went to LeMars where they have since made their home
with a widowed daughter, Mrs. B. M. Traeder. To this couple were
born eight children, six sons and two daughters; one son and one
daughter dying in the old country. He was a faithful and
consistent member of the German Methodist church, and enjoyed its
privileges for more than thirty years. He leaves a wife aged 71
years with whom he shared joy and sorrow for more than 51 years,
and five sons and one daughter who mourn his loss.
Married
Conard - Haller
At the City Hotel in Ida Grove, Dec. 7, 1898, Wm. Conard and Mrs.
Mary Haller were united in marriage, Dr. J. H. Besore
officiating.This worthy couple are both citizens of Ida county,
the lucky groom being an industrious and well-to-do farmer of
Douglas township, and the bride has lived in Ida Grove for many
years where she is known as an industrious woman in all
enterprises for the good and comfort of neighbors, and she
possesses those elements of character and ability in housekeeping
which go to make up the complete and happy home. - Record
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Schaller Herald
Schaller, Sac co. Iowa
December 29, 1898
C. T. Flathers was instantly killed at Odebolt Tuesday morning by
the accidental discharge of a gun he was cleaning. He was in his
barber shop and alone at the time of the accident.
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