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Iowa News from across the
Country
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New Era
Parker, Turner co., S.D.
April 18, 1929
Iowa Baby Born in An Auto
Storm Lake, S.D. - Born in an automobile enroute from Alta to
Storm Lake at 10 o'clock last Friday evening, the tiny daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Boormon of Arthur, will have a difficult
time locating the exact place of her birth when she reaches
womanhood. The Boormans, accompanied by Mrs. Carl Schuelke, of
Aurelia, mother of Mrs. Boorman, and also Mrs. Boorman's brother,
were racing the stork to the Storm Lake hospital in vain. The
mother and babe were cared for at the country home of Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Grieme until they could be removed to the hospital.
[transcribed by S.F., June 2007]
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Morning Call
Laurel, Mississippi
April 20, 1929
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Cox of Iowa City, who have been guests in
the home of their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick
Cox, left Thursday for a motor trip to New York and Mont Clair,
N.J. They will be joined by Mrs. Silas Gardiner and Mrs. F.G.
Wisner who are leaving this evening for Mont Claire where they
will enjoy a visit to Mrs. Gardiner's youngest daughter, Mrs.
George Hulst, and to the Rev. Mr. Julst and the other members of
their happy family.
[transcribed by S.F., April 2007]
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The Record-Post
Au Sable Forks, Essex co. N.Y.
Thursday, May 16, 1929
Native of Au Sable Forks Dies in West
Anson E. Bigelow, a native of Au Sable Forks, brother of Miss
Harriet Bigelow of this village, died in Estherville, Iowa, on
Tuesday, May 7. The Estherville Enterprise in its issue
of last week had the following relative to Mr. Bigelow, who for
many years was a highly respected resident and successful farmer
in that community:
"At 2:30 this afternoon funeral services will be held for
Anson Eugene Bigelow, a pioneer of Iowa, who died here at 5
Tuesday morning after having been sick for some time. The funeral
will be at the residence of Mrs. Thomas Nivison because of the
illness of Mrs. Bigelow. Interment will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
The Rev. P.A. Davies, pastor of the Presbyterian church, will be
in charge.
"Anson Eugene Bigelow was born at Au Sable Forks, N.Y., May
20, 1849. He was within a few days of being 80 years of age at
the time of his death. Mr. Bigelow spent the early years of his
life in his boyhood home in New York, attending public schools
there.
"On October 10, 1876, he was united in marriage to Miss
Jennie E. Buttrick. To this union eight children were born, all
of whom are living but Eugene, the youngest son.
"Mr. Bigelow with the spirit of a pioneer came west with his
wife and the four elder children in 1882 and settled in central
Iowa. Six years later he came to Emmet county, taking a farm in
the Scotch settlement of Hoprig and later moving to Estherville
which, with the exception of five years spent in Los Angeles,
Cal., has been his home.
"He is survived by his wife, who has been an invalid for
four years, and one son and six daughters. The are Mr. Ira E.
Bigelow of Colome, S.D., Mrs. J.C. Allen of Emmetsburg, Mrs.
Thomas Nivison and Miss Jessie Bigelow of Estherville, Mrs. Wm.
Irwin of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. F.A. Howe of Spencer, and Mrs. F.A.
Albio of Tacoma, Wash. He also leaves one sister, Miss Harriet
Bigelow of Au Sable Forks, N.Y."
[transcribed by S.F., February 2008]
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New York Times
New York, New York
June 1929
Charles L. Trout, Jr. to Marry Princess by Bill Benedick Princess
Olga Chagodaef is engages to Charles L. Trout, Jr. it was
announced the other night at a party given by Mr. And Mrs.
William P. Hoffmann at the Villa Eugene. Princess Chagodaef comes
of distinguished linage, her great grandfather having been the
famous Russian Field Marshal; Evdakimoff, who ruled the Caueasus.
Mr. Trout the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Trout, of this city.
No date has been set fot the wedding.
[Transcriber's notes: The Villa Eugene is a 19th century
residence situated in the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay, France.
Charles L. Trout was born and raised in Maquoketa, Iowa. He was
the son of Thomas Trout and the former Amanda Knittle. Charles
returned to Maquoketa where he died in 1936. He is buried in Mt.
Hope Cemetery. Transcribed by M.J.M., December 2007]
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Decatur Review
Decatur, Illinois
June 12, 1929
Storm in Iowa Kills One, Hurts 8
Waukon, Ia, June 12 -- (AP) -- A wind storm that swept over
northeast Iowa yesterday caused one death, injured eight persons
and created nearly $75,000 property damage. Mrs. Ed. Rupp,
forty-five, was killed at Waukon where loss was heaviest. The
injured are:
Mrs. Lena Krumme, Waukon, dislocated shoulder.
Adolph Ruen, Waukon, face and eye cut.
Edward Canty, three, Nashua, unconscious after being hit by
automobile.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Goodden and two children, McGregor, slight
injuries.
Mr. Robert Emery, Humboldt, hurt when home struck by lightening.
Of $10,000 damage at Waterloo, wreckage was caused by broken
glass at a greenhouse. Roofs of several buildings were blown off,
and a fence at the Mississippi Valley ball park was torn away. At
Decorah a part of the roof of the Luther college museum was
wrenched off and deposited a block away.
[transcribed by S.F., August 2006]
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Morning Call
Laurel, Mississippi
June 19, 1929
News from Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Cox tells of their delightful
trip west. Just now they are in Salt Lake City. Their two sons,
Arthur and Teddie are with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer
Anderson in Iowa City, Iowa.
[transcribed by S.F., January 2006]
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The Bismarck
Tribune
Bismarck, North Dakota
Thursday, August 22, 1929
Valentine Lahr, 79, Dead at Waterloo
Father of Prominent Bismarck Business Men Succumbs to Illness
Funeral services for Valentine Lahr, 79, father of three
prominent business men here, who died Tuesday afternoon at
Waterloo, Iowa, will be held at the Congregational church of
Parkersburg, Iowa, at 3 p.m. Friday, according to word received
here. Burial will be made in the Parkersburg cemetery.
A pioneer and resident of Parkersburg, Iowa, since Civil war
days, Valentine Lahr was well known in Bismarck having visited
his three sons here, F.A., W.E. and E.V., many times. Mr. Lahr,
who was a retired harness merchant, was taken sick in Bismarck
more than a year ago on a visit here. Due to his advanced age he
gradually weakened and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
R.A. Doty, in Waterloo. None of his sons was at the bedside.
Valentine Lahr was born in Unbenheim, Rheinhessan, Germany, on
December 4, 1849. He was brought to the United States as a
six-weeks'-old baby. He grew to manhood and was educated in the
schools of Parkersburg where his parents settled. On April 22,
1874, he was married at Parkersburg to Miss Eva B. Manzer. Mrs.
Lahr died two years ago. Besides his sons in Bismarck and Mrs.
Doty, he leaves another daughter, Mrs. E.L. Whitson, Minneapolis,
eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Lahr was a
lifelong member of the Congregational church. Fraternally he was
a Mason.
Will and E.V. Lahr left to attend their father's funeral Tuesday
night. F.A. Lahr left for Parkersburg last night. During the
funeral services the Lahr Motor Sales and the First Guaranty bank
will close out of respect to the memory of the deceased. The
Motor Sales office will close at 2 p.m. and the bank at 3 p.m.
[transcribed by S.F., August 2008]
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Surprise Valley
Record
Cedarville, Modoc co. California
Wednesday, November 13, 1929
DEATH OF MRS. HELEN CAMBRIDGE AT CALISTOGA
After a lingering illness, death ended the sufferings of Mrs.
Helen Cambridge on November 8th, at Calistoga, Cal. The remains
arrived here Sunday morning, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs.
Foster Ivy, of Modesto and were interred in the Cedarville
cemetery, Sunday afternoon. They were followed to their last
resting place by a large number of her old time friends; a brief
service was held at the grave, conducted by Rev. Vinyard,
assisted by the choir.
Mrs. Cambridge was a most estimable woman; she was well known
here having lived here most of her life; she was a sister of
Daniel and Frank Hill, old time settlers of Surprise, both of
whom passed to their reward years ago. She was born at Trenton,
Iowa, in 1853 and came to California in 1871 to join her
brothers, Dan and Frank Hill and spent most of her life in this
valley, but the past few years, she lived with her daughters, in
the southern part of the state. In 1887, she was married to Harry
Cambridge, who long since passed over the "Great
Divide."
The pallbearers were her nephews, Ed Van Dorn, Ray, Everett,
Edward, Charley and Harry Hill. She leaves two daughters, Mrs.
Edith Lindsey and Mrs. Forest Ivy and a number of other relatives
and a host of friends to mourn her death. (1:2)
[transcribed by B.R., August 2005]
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Surprise Valley
Record
Cedarville, Modoc co. California
Wednesday, December 4, 1929
FATHER OF LOCAL BUSINESS MEN PASSES IN THE EAST
Fred Koenig, 78, passed away at 9 o’clock on Nov 27th, at
his home in Burlington, Iowa. Mr. Koenig was born in Germany, Aug
15, 1851. Coming to Burlington, 56 years ago, he has resided here
continuously ever since and was well and favorably known to a
large circle of friends. Surviving are 12 children; Mrs. Alma
Haug, Adolph and Fred Koenig, all of Cedarville, Cal.; Miss
Bertha, Mrs. Julia Goetz, Mrs. Ed Throne, Miss Florence, Miss
Frances and James, all of Burlington; Bert of Chicago; Charles of
Michigan City; Otto, of West Burlington. Also surviving are 12
grandchildren. Funeral was held at Burlington, Iowa last Saturday
afternoon. – Burlington (Iowa) Gazette (1:6)
[transcribed by B.R., August 2005]