Iowa Old Press
Hawarden Independent
August 3, 1916
HIS LAST LONG SLEEP
Peter Klumb Passes Away After Long Illness
Had Been a Resident of This Vicinity Nearly Thirty Years—Funeral Held Sunday
John Peter Klumb, who has been a resident of this vicinity for nearly thirty
years, died last Friday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Emil Schimming, a
few miles northeast of Hawarden. He had been in poor health for several
months and his death was not unexpected at this time.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at one o’clock at the German
Lutheran Church. Rev. George Steinkamp, pastor of the church, conducted the
funeral services. Interment was made in Grace Hill Cemetery. The deceased
was a splendid type of manhood, highly respected by all who knew him, and
his death will be mourned by many friends.
John Peter Klumb was born Nov. 16, 1842, in Seckenheim near Mannheim, Baden,
Germany. On Easter Sunday of they year 1867 he was united in marriage with
Anna Barbara Joachim. She preceded him in death on June 28, 1876. His
first marriage was blessed with five children, four sons and one daughter.
Three of these children died in early childhood. One son and one daughter
survive him.
He was married the second time to Margaretha Joachim in November, 1876.
Three children from this marriage, two daughters and one son survive him.
He came with his family to America in 1883 and settled at Freeport, Ill.
Four years lager he moved to Union county, S.D., and settled on a farm a few
miles southwest of Hawarden. They resided there for twenty-three years. In
1909 they moved to Eagle township in Sioux county, where about three years
ago his second wife also preceded him in death. The sympathy of the
community is extended to the sorrowing children in their loss of a kind and
affectionate father.
Maurice Times, August 5, 1916
John M. Mieras has purchased a new Ford car to use on the mail route.
He will leave the post office at about 8:30 and will return from his route
at about 11:00 to 11:30 o'clock. Patrons of the route should note the change
of schedule because he will be at your boxes earlier than heretofore.
Mrs. J.M. Mieras entertained the Misses Kittie and Etta De Kray and
Zilda Huesinkveld Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Oggel and children were visiting at the J.F. DeYoung home in
Orange City Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Mieras and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Huesinkveld autoed to
the Alvin Huesinkveld home Thursday evening.
M.A. Mieras and family have moved from Remsen to Paullina. Mr. Mieras
has been assistant cashier in the German Savings Bank at Remsen for several
years and was recently promoted to the vice presidency of the First Natl
Bank of Paullina.
Albert Van Pelt of Orange City was in town on business Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mieras and children of Emerson, Nebr. arrived here
Monday for a weeks visit with relatives.
Maurice Times, August 12, 1916
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Mieras and daughter Mildred and Johannes and Ada
Mieras autoed to Rock Valley Sunday afternoon.
Maurice Times, August 19, 1916
Willie Mieras was in Monroe S.D. a few days to see his little brother
who is seriously ill with Typhoid fever.
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Mieras and daughter Mildred visited at the A.M.
Duus home in LeMars Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Oldenkamp and three children John, Dena and Joe were
visiting at the Mrs. Jennie, John M., and Johannes Mieras homes Sunday. They
came by auto.
Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Mieras and daughter Mildred and Mrs. Wm. Huesinkveld
and son Clifford autoed to Primghar Tuesday where they were guests at the
home of Ben Huesinkveld.
Maurice Times, August 26, 1916
Vernon, the little son of J.W. Mieras of Monroe, S.D. is still living,
but there is no hope for him. He may pass away anytime.