Iowa Old Press
Maurice Times, January 1, 1916
The W.C.T.U will hold its regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs.
J.E. Mieras, Friday, January 9.
Maurice Times, January 8, 1916
Mr. and Mrs. Johannes Oldenkamp of Rock Valley were visitors here
Tuesday.
Maurice Times, January 15, 1916
Dena and John Oldenkamp of Rock Valley were guests of relatives here a
few days.
Alton Democrat
January 15, 1916
WEDDING BELLS
KONZ-MOUSEL
At St. Mary’s Catholic church in Alton on Tuesday, January 11, John P. Konz
and Miss Theresia M. Mousel were united in marriage, the ceremony being
solemnized by Very Rev. F. J. Brune in the presence of a great number of
friends and relatives.
The ceremony took place at half after eight Tuesday morning and was one of
the prettiest weddings that has ever taken place. St. Mary’s was decorated
with cream roses and lilies of the valley, harmonizing with the bride’s
beautiful costume of white satin trimmed with shadow lace. Miss Pauline
Mousel, the bridesmaid, appeared in a beautiful gown of yellow crepe de
chine. The groomsman was Joseph Konz.
After the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the home of the bride’s
parents where many friends were received and congratulations tendered. A
great many handsome and useful presents were received by the young couple
from admiring friends and happy relatives. The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Ferdinand Mousel. She has always been very popular among a wide
circle of friends. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Konz of Alton
and is highly thought of and respected. Mr. and Mrs. John P. Konz will make
their home after March 1st on a farm six and one-half miles from Alton.
The following were guests from abroad at the wedding: Mr. and Mrs. Peter
Hourseht, John Mousel, Leo J. Hansen, Miss Anna Hansen, Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
Bricher, Mr. and Mrs. Nic Schmidt, all of Dell Rapids, S.D.; Mr. and Mrs.
Peter Kramer and son Barney and daughter, Miss Lone, of Wilmont, Minn.; Mr.
and Mrs. Andy Noethe of Sutherland; Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Plathe of Paullina;
and Mr. and Mrs. Math Konz, of Granville.
MEDLEY-KELLEN
The marriage of Miss Cecilia Kellen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Math Kellen,
to Thomas A. Medley of Faulkton, S.D., took place on Monday morning at St.
Mary’s church. Very Rev. F. J. Brune read the nuptial mass at 8:15 a.m.
The attendants were Miss Frances Kellen, a sister of the bride, and Raymond
Kellen, a cousin of the bride. The bride appeared in a beautiful wedding
gown of white crepe de chine, trimmed with oriental lace and pearls and the
bridesmaid was gowned in yellow crepe de chine. After the ceremony and
congratulations of the guests, among whom were relatives and close friends
of the couple, a wedding dinner in three courses was served.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Medley left on the evening train for a honeymoon trip of
several weeks. They will reside at Faulkton, S.D., where they will be at
home to their friends after March 15th.
The out of town guests were: Mrs. H. H. Bunkers, Mrs. Peter Wagner and
daughter, Luella Mae, all of Dell Rapids, S.D.; Mr. and Mrs. Anton Kokenge
and daughters, Loretta and Maureen, of Orient, S.D.; Raymond Kellen of
Faulkton, S.D.
COURT HOUSE NEWS NOTES
Saturday the petition of W. R. Moir for divorce from May Kittson Moir was
dismissed after a hotly contested suit which engaged the attention of a
court room full of spectators.
On Monday the case of the Paxton-Eckman Chemical Co. against Henry Van Wyk
was tried to a jury, which was unable to agree and was discharged Tuesday
after prolonged deliberation. Suit was brought on a note given plaintiff for
stock food. The defendant claimed false representations and a break of
warranty.
Alfred Warnke of Paullina was fined $25 and costs, which he paid, for
injuring Mrs. Jacob Fisch of Granville on Oct. 24 with his auto. Warnke
failed to stop and report his name and the number of his machine, as
required by law and was indicted. The law makes such failure to stop and
report name and number to the nearest Justice or marshal a felony punishable
by either fine or imprisonment.
The case of Van Beek against Den Ouden was settled out of court.
Judge Hutchinson adjourned court on Thursday, the session having been rather
a light one.
The petit jury had great good luck, having been discharged on Tuesday, just
in time to reach their homes before the storm which shut down most of the
trains for twenty-four hours.
The next term begins Feb. 28.
Maurice Times, January 29, 1916
Herman Oldenkamp of Rock Valley was an over Sunday guest of relatives
here.
MRS. DENA MIERAS- Mrs. Dena Mieras died at her home in Maurice,
Thursday, January 27. She had been an invalid for sometime having suffered a
stroke of paralysis several years ago after which she was unable to walk
although her mind was unaffected by the stroke. The immediate cause of her
death was pneumonia. Dena Van Groene was born in The Netherlands Feb. 21,
1835, and was united in marriage to Adrain [sic] Mieras, Oct. 22, 1857, and
to this union 10 children were born, 8 of whom are still living. Mr. and
Mrs. Mieras came to the United States in May 1890 and came direct to Sioux
County where they have live [sic] ever since. Her husband preceded her to
the great beyond nearly 17 years ago. The serviving [sic] children who morn
[sic] her death are Loris, who is still in The Netherlands, Wm. of North
Yakima, Wash., James of Harrisburg S.D., Marion of Remsen, Mrs. J. Oldenkamp
of Rock Valley, and John, Johannes and Mrs. L. Mieras of Maurice. There are
also 20 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. The funeral services will
be held at the residence Saturday afternoon.