Iowa Old Press
Maurice Times, December 5, 1918
Obituary- The community was deeply stirred Sunday when the news was
flashed over the phone line from Paullina that Marion Mieras well known in
this community was not expected to live and Sunday night the sad news came
that he had passed away. Mr. Mieras contracted influenza which developed
later into pneumonia which caused his death.
Marion Mieras was 35 years of age and leaves a wife, formerly Miss
Clara Duus of LeMars, and one of the children are sick with influenza and
were unable to attend the remains to the grave at LeMars where he was
buried. Mr. Mieras was a banker of considerable ability and was employed for
several years at Remsen and was later sent to Paullina. He has a wide
acquaintance in both Sioux and Plymouth counties. Only two of his brothers
were able to follow the remains to the grave; James of South Dakota and John
M. of Maurice. One brother is still in Holland, one in Washington state and
Johannes a very sick man at the time of the burial. There are more homes in
our country made sad by this awful pestilence than that caused by war. Our
heartfelt sympathy goes out to the relatives and especially the sick wife
and children who miss him more than anyone else.
Mr. James Mieras of Harrisburg, S.D. attended his brother's funeral at
LeMars on Tuesday. Of eight brothers five are living. Mr. Mieras farms a
quarter section at present but farmed 240 when he first went to that state.
For 25 years he lived and farmed in Sioux County and will return to the
County in the spring having bought 160 acres seven miles north of Hawarden.
He left the county in 1915, after being on the Culligan farm for 14 years. A
baby girl came to their home last May. The family is prospering and the
future bright with promise. Mr. Mieras belongs to the Times family and gave
us a few minutes of his time Tuesday morning. He will return to Harrisburg
this week.
Johannes Mieras is on the mend. He had a severe attack of the
influenza. He was taken to the home of his brother John M. Mieras and Mrs.
Mieras cared for him.
Hawarden Independent, Hawarden, Sioux, Iowa, USA Thursday, December 19, 1918
Three Laid to Rest Morey Home- Devastated by Death Funeral Services Held at
Ireton Sunday - Interment in the Hawarden cemetery
Sunday was a sad day that will be remembered in Ireton and vicinity for it
was on that day a little after the noon hour, that three auto hearses drew
up in front of the building occupied by the Red Cross ladies to convey three
bodies from one family - Charles A Morey, his wife, Mrs. Dottie A. Morey and
her sister, Miss Georgia Woods
-to their last resting place. The whole community is in mourning and many
anxious hearts are hoping and praying that the two orphaned sons, who have
also been seriously ill, may be spared. The news yesterday was more hopeful
for their recovery.
In the rear Red Cross room tastily arranged by Mr. Satterlee, the
undertaker, were the three caskets containing husband, wife and sister of
what was only a few short days ago a happy family. Still they are now
resting in peace, and for them all labor and trials, all doubts, all fears,
are past. It was a sight that made the strongest hesitate and quiver, and
many eyes were moistened by the sadness of it all. After a very brief
service, the funeral cortege departed for Hawarden where the bodies were led
away tenderly in their last resting place in Grace Hill cemetery.
We can not recall an event, more and than the one which has befallen this
family. First, the sister passed away, a few hours later the husband, and
the following day the wife.
Charles Aaron Morey was born March 12, 1891, and died December 12, 1918, at
the age of 27 years and 9 months.
Dollie Ada Woods-Morey was born April 27, 1893, and died December 13, 1918,
at the age of 24 years, 7 months and 26 days.
Georgia A. Woods was born June 16, 1901, and died December 11, 1918, at the
age of 17 years, 5 months and 24 days.
Dollie Ada Woods and Charles A. Morey were united in marriage in November
1912. Two boys Julius Wesley and Earl Eugene, were born to them, aged 5 and
4 years at the time of their parents' death.
Charles Morey leaves to mourn, his aged father and invalid mother of
Hawarden; also, three sisters, Mrs. J. A. Eddy of Worthington, Minn. Mrs. T.
H. Hatton of Ireton and Grace Morey of Hawarden. It is only six weeks since
a brother, Harry Morey, was laid to rest and nine months since a sister,
Mrs. Elmer Rilea, passed away.
Mrs. Charles Morey and her sister, Georgia Woods, leave four brothers,
Luther of Ireton; Julius, Thomas and Willard of Minnesota, and six sisters,
Mrs. Jessie Kingsbury, Mrs. Beulah Oswold, Mrs. Alta Oaks and the Misses
Winnie, Grace and Esther Woods.
The deceased were all members of the Brethren church and Rev. Ralston of
Sheldon and Rev. Neil Stewart of Ireton were in charge of the services. The
floral offerings were many and very beautiful. So ends the history of a
family that has been ravaged by influenza, wiping out all but the two
children.
Maurice Times, December 19, 1918
Johannes Mieras came wobbling down the streets of Maurice on his way
to the barber shop Monday morning. He acted as if he had been spending the
winter south and got hook worms a plenty. The pneumonia is a bad disease to
get hold of one and Mr. Mieras is to be commended for getting the best of
it.
The Alton Democrat
(Alton, Iowa)
December 21, 1918
ALTON INTERESTS
Mrs. Paul Henkels spent last week in Sioux City visiting her daughter.
The Misses Allie and Edna Hoeven were Sioux City Xmas shoppers Saturday.
Ed Talsma and wife attended the C. N. Druger funeral at LeMars Sunday afternoon.
Ed Talsma was a passenger to LeMars Friday to be at the bedside of Neal Druger who was lying at the point of death.
Mr. and Mrs. John Braskamp went to Council Bluffs Saturday to visit their daughter who is very ill.
Miss Clara Wathier went to Sioux City Saturday morning to visit with Miss Mary Bowers, who is employed there.
T. W. Stolley, Henry Oldewertel and Fred Steckman of Granville were business callers in Alton on Friday afternoon.
Chris Mueller has not heard from his son Henry since he has landed in France, which is now ten weeks ago. Naturally they are getting a little uneasy about it.
Miss Agnes Burnsmann returned Saturday evening from Hot Springs, So. Dak., where she has been employed for the past six months. She made a two weeks trip through other points in Dakota before her return.
An unusual smile appeared on Carl Albsugh’s face Monday morning which we were unable to account for but finally learned that the Stork had visit his home and left a baby boy. We extend congratulations.
Mr. and Mrs. William Hensing were Sioux City shoppers Saturday.
Tom Burnight of Sioux City spent Saturday and Sunday at the Mike Schroeder home.
Mrs. Andy Noethe and daughter, Viola, of Sutherland spent Sunday at the Mike Even home.
H. Kellerman of Hawarden called on his many friends in Alton Sunday afternoon.
A meeting of the telegraph operators and agents was held at the K. C. Hall Sunday afternoon.
John Braskamp will resume his work at the pumping station Monday having recently recovered from an attack of the flu.
Mrs. Joe Brunsmann went to LeMars Friday night to care for Mrs. Peter Wiltgen, who was seriously ill with pneumonia.
Miss Mary Wiltgen was called Saturday evening by the serious illness of Mrs. Peter Wiltgen, who passed away Monday morning.
Ed. Vanderstoep, son of F. Vanderstoep residing near Rock Vallery, met instant death last week while sawing railroad ties. The saw hit a railroad spike and broke in two, part of it lodging near his chest. He leaves a wife and seven children.
J. N. Kuhl was in Sioux City Monday on business.
W. S. Slagle was at Ireton Friday on business.
Mrs. J. Hofland of Orange City was a visitor at the Ben Aalders home Friday.
Mrs. John Scheckel and sons, Claude and Victor, were Sioux City vistors Friday.
John Braskamp went to LeMars Thursday night for a short visit at the C. N. Druger home.
Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Bowers and children of Sioux City visted at the G. Vandenburg home Sunday.
Miss Sylvia Brunsmann returned Tuesday evening from LeMars to make a short visit with the home folks. She recently recovered from an attack of the flu.
Mrs. A. J. Koyman of Tulare, S. D., has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Ed Talsma and will also visit Archer. Her husband has resigned, as Postmaster at Tulare and the family will move to Oregon as soon as he is released from his duties.
Maris Goebel gave us quite a surprise when he dropped in on us Sunday morning from Camp Dodge, Ia. He, however, was allowed only a short furlough so he was compelled to return Sunday evening. He does not know just how soon he will be discharged. He is helping to muster out the soldiers and says quite a large number will be discharged during this month.
A telegram received by Nic Koob Wednesday stated that his brother John Koob of Humbolt, Ia. had passed away. We are unable at present to state the cause of his death. On account of the inclement weather, Mr. Koob was unable to attend the funeral.
Maurice Times, December 26, 1918
Mrs. J.E. Mieras and daughter Helma were in LeMars Tuesday on a
shopping and visiting trip.
Pvt. Adrian Mieras came home last Friday from Camp Dodge and is now a
private citizen again. Adrian liked army very well but of course is glad it
is all over. The armistice takes all the pep out of military training at
present.