Iowa News from across the Country
- 1904-
Iowa News from across the Country
- 1904-
Summit County Journal
Breckenridge, Summit co. Colorado
January 9, 1904
Death's Call
Richard C. McKillip. Died at his residence, in Breckenridge, at 5
o'clock Monday morning, January 4, 1904. Few citizens of
Breckenridge stand higher in the estimation of the people than
did Richard C. McKillip. Those who knew him best appreciated his
good qualities as a man. He bore no ill feeling toward anyone,
was charitable to a fault, and within his breast throbbed a heart
as tender as a child's. For several years he fought the ravages
of rheumatism and dropsy, which were making rapid inroads upon
his general health. He seldom complained, and his closest friends
hardly realized what tortures "poor Dick" was enduring.
And when the end came he passed away as peacefully as sunlight
succeeds darkness.
Richard McKillip was born in Jackson county, Iowa, 39 years ago,
and was one of a family of seven boys and two girls, all of whom,
including father and mother, survive him. He came to Breckenridge
about fifteen years ago and engaged in the livery business, and
for a number of years did a thriving business. He was ever active
in all movements looking to the interests of the town. He served
several terms as a member of the town council and two years as
county commissioner.
In Breckenridge, in June, 1900, he married Miss Mamie Williams,
who made him a faithful and devoted helpmeet. The funeral took
place Thursday afternoon, from the Episcopal church, under the
auspices of the local fire department of which organization he
was an active member for more than ten years. Rev. E.J. Dent
conducted the burial services, and the remains were followed to
the grave by a vary large number of sympathetic friends.
--
-Mr. James McKillip, one of the brothers of the late R.C.
McKillip, residing in Jackson county, Iowa, was in attendance
upon the funeral here on Thursday.
-Daniel McKillip and wife came up from Denver on Tuesday, to
attend the funeral of the late R.C. McKillip.
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New York Times
New York, New York
January 27, 1904
Senator Foster's Daughter Weds.
Franklin, La., Jan 26. -- Miss Elizabeth R. Foster, daughter of
United States Senator Murphy J. Foster, was married to-day to
Harry O. Penick of Chariton, Iowa. Many prominent guests were
present.
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San Francisco Call
San Francisco, California
February 3, 1904
Marriage license issued yesterday:
Harry E. Alger, 31, 503 Van Ness avenue and Mabel Lewis, 25, New
Hampton, Iowa.
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Davis County
Clipper
Bountiful, Davis Co, Utah
February 5, 1904
Five Children Cremated.
At 2 o'clock Tuesday morning the residence of Peter Christiansen,
at Council Bluffs, Iowa, was destroyed by fire, his five children
ranging in age from a babe in arms to 11 years of age, burned to
death, and Mrs. Christiansen burned so that she will die. The
husband was in the country at the time. No one knows how the fire
started. The dead: Edna, 11 years; Frank, 8 years; Lila, 4 years;
Jane, 3 years; baby, 5 months.
[transcribed by C.J.L., Nov. 2004]
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Rich Hill Mining Review
Rich Hill, Bates, Missouri
February 25, 1904
The body of Harry B. SUCHER passed through Rich Hill to-day noon,
from Iola, Kans, to Ogden, Iowa, where it will be interred.
[Note: The "h" in the surname has a black mark on it
and could be another letter.]
[transcribed by C.H., Sept. 2003]
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Summit County
Journal
Breckenridge, Summit co. Colorado
March 5, 1904
Died.
Gaymon -- On March 1, 1904, Mr. Charles Gaymon died at his
residence in Iowa City, Iowa, at the advanced age of 86 years and
6 months. He was born at Dauphin, Pa., and at the age of 26
settled in Johnson county, Iowa, where he resided till death. His
wife died in 1878. Seven sons, among whom is the publisher of the
JOURNAL, and three daughter survive him.
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Daily Huronite
Huron, South Dakota
March 30, 1904
Obituary.
The funeral of Fred C. Nimblet, who was accidently killed by
falling from his wagon and being run over while he was going home
last Saturday night, was held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Campbell Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Fred Nimblet was born in
Rockford, Iowa, October 25, 1869. In 1878 his mother died and in
April, '79 his father was killed by a well drilling machine. At
the age of eight years he and his brother Gordon were sent to the
Soldiers' Home at Davenport, Iowa. J.N. Willis, who was appointed
guardian of the three Nimblet boys, removed to South Dakota,
bringing the three boys with him. Fred remained with Mr. and Mrs.
Willis for three years and then went to work for Mr. Rutan, who
died of pneumonia this last winter. When Fred Nimblet became of
age he tiledon a quarter section of land nine miles southwest of
Huron, and where he has made his home since. In 1893 his youngest
brother, Charles, died suddenly of pneumonia at Wolsey, while
there on a visit. Fred Nimblet was an industrious and sober man
and well respected by all his neighbors. He was a member of the
Modern Woodmen lodge, in which order he carried $2,000 insurance.
His brother, Gordon, is the only relative living in this country.
Rev. Pierce O. Bunt, of Alpena, preached the funeral sermon and
Rev. F.H. Richardson gave the benediction at the grave. The
funeral was the largest ever held in that part of the county.
Interment was had in the Huron cemetery at 12 o'clock.
Sioux City Goes Democratic.
City election was held in Sioux City, Iowa, Monday and the
Democrats won a great victory over the Republican forces. W.G.
Sears, Democratic candidate for mayor, was elected by a plurality
of 1,240 over W.E. Cody, the Republican candidate. Seven of the
newly elected aldermen are Democrats and practically all of the
city offices are now held by Democrats. Never in the history of
Sioux City did the Democrats have such a landslide as at Monday's
election. The newly elected promise to give Sioux City a
business-like and beneficial administration. Mayor Sears says he
has made no post-election plans, nor does he know who the
appointees will be.
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Davis County
Clipper
Bountiful, Davis Co, Utah
April 8, 1904
PINCHES THE PUBLIC
Coal Miners' Strike in Iowa Throws Many Men Out of Work.
A special from Des Moines, Iowa, under date of April 5, says: On
account of the coal strike the railways announced that at least
500 men will be paid off at once. Seventeen switching crews and
nineteen full train crews running out of Des Moines and Valley
Junction quit work today. Similar action by railways centering at
Boone, Belle Plain, Oskaloosa, Ottumwa and Albia will mean the
loss of work to about 1,000 men. Churches in Des Moines are
closed on account of the strike, and the schools have been closed
for a week until coal can be secured. Only one school room in the
city is open. A call reconvening the joint conference at Des
Moines in a few days, at which a settlement is looked for, will
be issued.
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Chicago Daily
Tribune
Chicago, Illinois
April 13, 1904
The County Clerk Issued Permits to wed to the following couples
yesterday:
Thomas J. Hennessy, Manchester, Ia., 38 & Winnie W. Parrott,
Chicago, 37
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Davis County
Clipper
Bountiful, Davis Co, Utah
June 10, 1904
Wife Murderer's Light Punishment
Charles W. Graves of Des Moines, Iowa, the accused wife murderer,
who is alleged to have saturated his victim with kerosene after
the murder had been committed, and then deliberately applied the
torch, was permitted to plead guilty to manslaughter. The limit
is eight years, which he is expected to receive. Graves was tried
once before the jury failing to agree. Winnie Reader, a member of
the Graves Grand Opera troupe, a step-daughter of the accused
man, was the prosecuting witness.
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Daily Huronite
Huron, South Dakota
June 29, 1904
Capt. G.S. Ringland and Web. Vincent, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, were
in the city Tuesday. Wednesday morning, these gentlemen,
accompanied by Geo. Fullinweider, went to Miller to hold the
annual meeting and elect officers for the First National bank for
the ensuing year. Thursday they will go to Hitchcock to elect
officers for the Hitchcock State bank.
Roy Craig, of Sioux City, Iowa, representing Tackaberry &
Company in this section, was married near Hull, Iowa, on the 16th
inst., to a Miss Stickney. Mr. and Mrs. Craig will make their
home at Leads, five miles out of Sioux City. Roy is a fine fellow
and we know he got an excellent wife, as he was always looking
for the best of everything in life.
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New York Times
New York, New York
June 29, 1904
Miss Ethel A. Hornick Weds.
Special to The New York Times. Sioux City, Iowa, June
28. -- Miss Ethel A. Hornick of Sioux City and Dr. William
Wallace Walker of New York were married at 7:30 o'clock this
evening at the residence of the bride's uncle, John Hornick of
2,817 Jackson Street, by the Rev. Ralph J. Smith, rector of St.
John's Episcopal Church. Miss Hornick's mother and a company of
friends of the bride came from Oakland, Cal., in a special car.
Miss Hornick was for three or four years a member of the Empire
Theatre stock company. Dr. Walker is Chairman of the
Entertainment Committee of the Lotos Club and Vice President of
the Society of the Genesee.
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Daily Huronite
Huron, South Dakota
July 14, 1904
Iowa Woman Dead and Her Love in Serious Condition.
Davenport, Ia., July 14 - Davenport and Rock Island society is
scndalized by the suicide of Mrs. Minnie Garner and the attempted
suicide of her lover, Arthur Orth, in order to marry whom she
could not secure a divorce. Orth holds one of the choicest
government positions in the Rock Island arsenal, midway between
the two cities, and Mrs. Garner and her husband have occupied a
prominent position in Davenport society. Her husband had no
knowledge of her infatuation for Orth until news of the tragedy
reached him. Mrs. Garner and Orth took rough-on-rats, but the
dose was insufficient. The woman took a second dose, but Orth
refused to follow her example. Mrs. Garner died almost
immediately and Orth's condition is critical.
Iowa Man's Double Crime Due to Heavy Drinking.
Clinton, Ia., July 14 - Simeon Riggs, foreman of the Fish wagon
works and well known here, shot and instantly killed his wife and
then placed the pistol to his own head and blew out his brains.
Riggs was about forty-five years old and his wife was a few years
his junior. They are survived by five children. Riggs had been
drinking heavily for several days and had been in an ugly mood.
The family had asked for police protection, but objected to
having Riggs taken in to custody.
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The Washington Post
Washington, D.C.
July 25, 1904
George E. Taylor, of Iowa, has been named as candidate for
President on the Liberty party ticket in place of W.T. Scott, who
is in jail at East St. Louis. Scott objected to the change, as he
is more anxious for liberty now than ever before.
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The Washington Post
Washington, D.C.
August 1, 1904
Something Doing in the Country (a regular column
in the Post)
Rural Route Correspondence, Stony Point Herald (Iowa) -
Last Tuesday the mail carrier took dinner with Fritz Peter. It
was a good one. Wednesday we took dinner with T.H. Torkelson.
Last Friday the carrier dined with Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Ballard.
Mrs. J. Lund and Mrs. A.P. Anderson presented the mail carrier
with some potatoes Wednesday.
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Davis County
Clipper
Bountiful, Davis Co, Utah
August 5, 1904
BEAUTY SPOILED BY ACID
Young Man Accused of Scarring a Woman Attempts Suicide.
Someone threw carbolic acid in the eyes and face of Cornia
Ramsay, a young woman of Clarksville, Iowa, as she was on her way
to a neighbor's house. She was rendered partially blind and will
be disfigured for life. Hugh Wheeler, who was arrested later on
information furnished by Miss Ramsay, tried to commit suicide in
his cell. No cause for the assault is known.
[transcribed by C.J.L., Nov. 2004]
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San Francisco Call
San Francisco, California
August 16, 1904
Died. In Oakland, August 15, 1904, John E. Sargood, beloved
husband of Annie Sargood, and father of Gladys, Salome and Oraine
Sargood, a native of Iowa, aged 37 years 10 months and 24 days.
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The Washington Post
Washington, D.C.
August 22, 1904
Something Doing in the Country (a regular column
in the Post)
Clarinda Democrat (Iowa): The gossipers are quietly
whispering it around that Lee Cleveland and Miss Putnam are to be
married soon. It is a sure fact, as she has quit her position as
stenographer at the poultry house and gone home to "fix
up."
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New York Times
New York, New York
September 28, 1904
LOSSES BY FIRE
Keokuk, Iowa - The Collins-Healslip wholesale carpet house was
destroyed by fire today, the origin of the blaze being a bolt of
lighting. Loss was $250,000.
[transcribed by S.Y., June 2009]
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Ogden Stand
Examiner
Ogden, Utah
October 13, 1904
Warranty Deeds.
The following warranty deed transfers have been made:
-Benjamin Oleson et ux. of Clayton county, Iowa to Jennie E.
Price of Dickinson, Iowa, lots 1 and 2 in block 1; lots 15 and 16
in block 1; lots 10, 11 and 12 in block 2; lots 16, 17 and 18 in
block 3 and 1 and 2 and 3 in block 4, Mill Creek addition,
$3,200.
-Jennie E. Price and husband of Dickinson county, Iowa to J.H.
Engle, of Clay county Iowa, lots 1 and 2 in block 1; lots 15 and
16 in block 1; lots 10, 11 and 12 in block 2; lots 16, 17 and 18
in block 3 and 1 and 2 and 3 in block 4, $3,200.
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San Francisco Call
San Francisco, California
October 24, 1904
Died. In this city, October 22, 1904, Mateie, beloved wife of
John H. Boyson, and sister-in-law of Dr. Thomas Boyson, a native
of Iowa. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral to-day (Monday), at 10 a.m. from the family
residence, 994 Valencia street, between twentieth and
twenty-first. Interment Cypress Lawn Cemetery.
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San Francisco Call
San Francisco, California
November 4, 1904
Society Gossip
Judge and Mrs. Stephen C. Hubbell of Bridge and Pleasant streets,
Boyle Heights, have as their guest their nephew, Eward H. Hoyt of
Manchester, Iowa. Mr. Hoyt is to serve as one of th eushers at
the marriage of his cousin, Miss Lora Hubbell, having come to Los
Angeles to be present at the marriage. A pre-nuptial affair was
given for Miss Hubbell and her fiance, Will P. Jeffries, by Mrs.
I.N. VanNuys and Miss Annis Van Nuys.
[transcribed by S.F., January 2015]