Iowa News from across the
Country
- 1889 -
The Hollister Free
Lance
San Benito Co., CA
February 1, 1889
Mr. Samuel HOPKINS from Iowa and Mr. John HOPKINS from
Pennsylvania are visiting James HOPKINS of this place.
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The Hollister Free
Lance
San Benito Co., CA
February 8, 1889
Mr. L. R. McCALL of Oskaloosa, Iowa, a relative of the INGLES
family of this county, is here on a visit. He is an experienced
marble worker and will locate in the State.
[transcribed by D.S., August 2005]
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Blaine Journal
Blaine, Whatcom County, Washington
February 14, 1889
Notice the legal card of Charles W. DORR, of Sehome, in another
column. We knew him in Des Moines, Iowa, eleven or twelve years
ago, and if he is as good a man now as he was then he will be a
safe man with whom to entrust legal business. He is a distant
relative of the editor of the Journal.
[transcribed by S.D., August 2005]
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Blaine Journal
Blaine, Whatcom County, Washington
March 7, 1889
E. G. EARLE, lately one of the publishers of the Maquoketa, Iowa,
Excelsior, and a cousin of the Journal family,
walked in and surprised us Saturday evening. He is looking about
for a newspaper location, and may conclude to settle in Blaine.
[transcribed by S.D., August 2005]
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Blaine Journal
Blaine, Whatcom County, Washington
March 28, 1889
Miss Lizzie ANENT, of Webster City, Iowa, has been engaged to
teach the Blaine school for the coming year. She comes highly
recommended, and has stood high in educational circles in
northern Iowa.
[transcribed by S.D., August 2005]
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McConnelsville
Herald
McConnelsville, Morgan co. Ohio
May 3, 1889
Married, by Rev. H. M. Rader, April 25th, 1889, at the residence
of the bride's parents, Mr. Ormond E. Jackson of Iowa, and Miss
Ella Harris of McConnelsville.
[transcribed by C.A., April 2005]
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Blaine Journal
Blaine, Whatcom County, Washington
May 9, 1889
Edward ROBERTS, late of Panora, Iowa, but formerly a druggist of
Des Moines, a nephew of E. A. BOBLETTE, arrived in Blaine
Tuesday. He is looking for a place to locate his business, and
may settle down in Blaine.
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Blaine Journal
Blaine, Whatcom County, WA
June 20, 1889
Miss Lizzie AMENT, sister of Mrs. J. J. RUTLEDGE arrived from
Webster City, Iowa last week, and we understand will commence
teaching the Blaine school Monday next.
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New York Times
New York, New York
July 22, 1889
MISSED HIS WIFE BUT SHOT HIMSELF
Kirksville, Mo., July 21- About two years ago James Sylva and
Miss Buckalew, daughter of a well known citizen of Kirksville,
were married and removed to Keokuk, Iowa. About six months ago,
Mrs. Sylva returned to the parental home, stating that her
husband would not support her. Yesterday she received a telegram
from Sylva saying that he would be there today to kill her. He
kept his word, arriving this morning and going to his wife's
father's house. His wife came to the door, and he said
"Allie will you return to me?" The young women replied
in the negative, whereupon Sylva fired at her and she fainted.
Thinking that he had killed his wife, Sylva turned the weapon
upon himself and sent a ball into his brain. He will die. Mrs
Sylva was not hurt.
[transcribed by S.Y., June 2009]
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The Weekly Gazette
Colorado Springs, Colorado
July 27, 1889
On Wednesday, July 24th, at Colorado Springs, occurred the
marriage of Mr. Henry Smith, of Monument, and Miss Laura Haines,
of Lake City, Iowa.
[transcribed by S.F., March 2015]
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Democrat &
Chronicle
Rochester, Monroe co., N.Y.
September 4, 1889
ORLEANS
Dr. Konrad KETTNER, a German having a commanding address and
gentlemanly bearing, recently located at Lyons. He came direct
from Berlin. He soon ingratiated himself with some of the best
German citizens, who found him to be well educated and
accomplished. Shortly after him came a young lady from Berlin,
whom KETTNER received as his betrothed and the two were married
not long since. They went to housekeeping, and although the
Doctor's practice failed to grow he found no difficult in
obtaining all the necessities and some of the luxuries of life by
seeking assistance of his acquaintances who were glad to help the
young man to get a start. Last Saturday evening Dr. and Mrs.
KETTNER dropped in upon some near neighbors for an informal call.
After a few moments the Doctor excused himself, saying he would
go to prepare some medicine for a patient. The wife followed a
few moments later to seek her husband and return. In less than
thirty minutes from that time KETTNER and wife were aboard the
evening train for the West, with tickets for Sioux City, Iowa.
Most everybody who befriended the stranger found himself a loser,
some to a considerable extent.
[transcribed by G.S. August 2003]
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Pasdena Daily Star
Pasadena, California
September 25, 1889
Iowa's corn palace at Sioux City, has been formally opened, amid
great rejoicing. Iowa may be proud of her corn, but she can only
snow-bank on her climate.
[transcribed by P.H. August 2003]
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Pasadena Daily Star
Pasadena, California
Sepember 28, 1889
Hon. John Mahin, editor of the Muscatine, Iowa, Journal,
has completed 40 years of servitude with that paper. He began as
office boy, learned the printer's art thoroughly, became a
reporter, then city editor, purchased an interest in the concern,
and finally became sole owner and editor-in-chief of what is one
of the oldest and best paying newspapers in the state. This shows
what a boy can perform in this great American country where
opportunities are open to everybody, if they possess requisite
grit to stick to business.
John Mahin was not an extraordinary boy, is not a brilliant man,
does not rank with the greatest on earth, but he possesses a
large fund of good common sense, a brave and honest heart. He has
represented his country in the state legislature and is one of
the most substantial conservative men in Iowa. He is a plan, but
strong writer, always defends his conscientious convictions and
grows stronger with the years. He is now in the prime of life,
and a fine example for boys and young men to follow.
[transcribed by P.H. August 2003]
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McConnelsville
Herald
McConnelsville, Morgan co. Ohio
October 11, 1889
Stockport.
Mr. John S. Thompson and wife, of Jefferson, Iowa, were the
guests of P. B. Newberry. Last week Mr. Thompson was also shaking
hands with old comrades of Co. I., 1st Ohio Heavy Artillery.
Jacob Adrian, of Grimes, Polk county, Iowa, returned home last
week. We took his subscription for the HERALD. The HERALD is
highly appreciated by Morgan county boys in their western homes.
[transcribed by C.A., April 2005]
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Rolla New Era
Rolla, Missouri
November 9, 1889
Local & Personal
-Mrs. Jennie Wheeler, of Pilot Mound, Iowa; came on Sunday last
to visit her parents and her sick brother who has since died. Her
parents are Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Rhodes.
- Linnaeus Randle Rhodes, son of Joseph and Martha Rhodes, died
in this city on Tuesday evening at 9:30 of meningetis of the
brain superinduced by a congestive chill. He was buried in the
Rolla cemetery on Thursday afternoon last at 3 o'clock. Funeral
services were conducted by Rev. J.A. Annin. The deceased was 9
years, 11 months and 15 days old.
[transcribed by S.F., December 2005]
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New York Times
New York, New York
November 25, 1889
He was not Naturalized.
Forest City, Iowa, Nov. 24 - At the late election, John Law of
this place was supposed to be elected as Representative from the
Eighty-fifth District, composed of Hancock and Winnebago
Counties. There were three candidates, John Law, Republican; W.C.
Ripley, Democrat, and W.F. Greemp, Granger. Law received 60 more
votes than Ripley, the next highest, and was given the
certificate. Now, however, it turns out that Law has never been
naturalized, and is still an allien. There is no doubt of this,
or that Law is ineligible to hold any office. It is said that the
case that can be made against, Mr. Law is so strong that he will
not defend it. The case is of special interest for the reason
that with Law a sitting member, the House is a tie.
[transcribed by S.F., November 2007]
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Cheyenne Daily
Leader
Cheyenne, Wyoming Territory
December 10, 1889
Postville, Ia., Nov. 25 - This locality is somewhat worked up
over a rather remarkable wedding that occurred recently. The
bride, Miss Lizzie Gordon, is the 18-year old daughter of a well
to do farmer near here, and the groom, Maj. Kilgore, is a
battle-scared veteran of the rebellion, aged about 60. It was a
case of love at first sight, the contracting parties having known
each other but a few days. The giddy major is a rancher from
Wyoming and it is said that he can write his check for $200,000.
The Sundance Republican says that Maj. Kilgore is a well
known and respected cattleman of Crook county.
[transcribed by S.F., Dec. 2013]