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Articles from the Ida County Pioneer - 1886 |
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January 7,1886 Mrs. C. H. High started for Cedar Rapids yesterday in answer to a telegram stating that her brother, C.W. Phelps, who lives at that place, was dying. January 7,1886 The funeral of D. P. Sacquety took place from his late residenc in old town last Saturday afternoon. The services at the house was conducted by Rev. A.E. Smtih. Despite the severe storm which raged at tthe time set for the funeral, the deceased was followed to his place of burial in the cemetery northeast of town, by his family and a large number of friends. By the old gentleman's death, his family lose a kind and loving husband and parent, and the community an honest, hard working citizen. January 7,1886 Hansen-Smith January 7,1886 A.T. Strock Sale will be on Wednesday, February 3, 1886 at 1:00 p.m., living on the farm of I.C. Leet, 4 1/2 miles east of Ida Grove and 1 1/2 miles west of Arthur. January 7,1886 On New Year's Day, Mr. J.L. Foltz and Miss Jennie Bruce were united in marriage. It was a quiet wedding with only a few friends and family present. They will occupy the rooms in the Finley building. January 7,1886 Galva-Mr. R.L. Arnold and Dora Norcross were united in marriage last week. January 7,1886 Arthur-News reached us yesterday of the sudden death of Mr. George Everett of Sumner, Washington Territory, who died with a ruptured blood vessel in his head. He was a brother of Mrs. Ed. Benedict of this county. January 7,1886 The dead body of a young man named Cunningham was found dead on the morning of the 4th in the woods near Cascade, Iowa with his throat cut from ear to ear, a razor lying nearby. He was a brother of Mrs. Miles Reese of Blaine township. January 7,1886 A.R. White, former resident of Ida Grove, died on Christmas morning in Dell Rapids. He leaves a wife and child January 7,1886 Hansen-Smith; At 8:30 p.m., on Thursday, December 31, at the Photographi Parlors of the bride on 2nd Street, rev. A.E. Smith assisted by Rev. F.H. Sanderson, married Mr. Neil Hansen and Mrs. Belle Smith. January 7,1885 A fine large girl at Pat Scanlan's home. They have a boy and two girls now. January 7,1885 Married at the residence of Obed Waterman of near Ponca, Nebraska on Wednesday, December 30,1885, were Mr. John A. WIlkinson of Ida Grove and Olive F. Waterman of Ponca, Nebraska. January 14,1886 Mr. George Hoffman, who has worked for W.C. Moorehead the past season, was married Tuesday afternoon to Miss Lizzie Smith, daughter of John Smith, who lives just north of Odebolt. January 14,1886 Last Wednesday, Mrs. C.H. High received word that her brother at Cedar Rapids was dying and she started for that place on the evening train. Her brother died shortly after she arrived and having received the word that Mr. High was confined to the house and was seriously sick, not waiting to attend the funeral of her brother, she started at once to return home when the storm of Thursday blockaded the train and she was until Tuesday night getting home. January 14,1886 Wald0-Farquhar January 14,1886 Married by Rev. F.H. Sanderson at the M.E. Parsonage, Tuesday afternoon, January 12,1886, Mr. Thomas Duart to Miss Maggie Williamson, both of Schaller, Iowa. January 14,1886 At the residence of teh officiating clergyman, on Wednesday, January 13,1886, by Rev. J.F. Heilmer and assisted by J.R. Morris, William M. Jones to Miss Lizzie A. Owens, both of Ida County. January 14,1886 Sale of David Morason January 21,1886 Died-SPEES January 28,1886 Those who noticed William Bender as he went about the streets last Monday morning with his face more than usual smiling as he shouted a cheery "good morning" to everybody he met, and distributed cigars right and left, may have wondered what exceedingly good fortune had befalled him. The explanation is simple and his actions were quite natural. They have a prospective Republican voter at their home. He will be the age of 21 years in 21 years from the 24th of January, 1886. Weight 8 lbs. Mother and child doing fine. February 4,1886 Arthur Cobb has an extra "Kink" in his step now-a-days, last Friday, January 29,1886, his wife presented him with a 6 pound boy and "Art" says there is not the least doubt in the world that this is the handsomest young man in the state. February 11,1886 John D. Bateman, the senior editor of this paper, received a telegram from his parents in Lancaster, PA, last Monday morning calling his home and announcing the death of his youngest sister, age 12. He left on the train Mondayafternoon. Thirteen months ago he was called home by the sickness and death of a brother. February 11,1886 Mr. and Mrs. William Bender have been called upon to mourn the death of their infant son, over whose coming they were so rejoiced over only two weeks ago. They have the sympathy of all. The death occurred about noon on Monday. The body will be placed in the cemetery at this place. February 11,1886 J.B. Burrows of Galva and Mr. Dean of Toulon, Illinois, brother of Mrs. A.W. Davis of Galva and George Strickland of Creston, son-in-law of the late A.W. Davis of Galva, were in town last Friday to make arrangements for the funeral of A.W. Davis who died on Thursday. February 11,1886 Last Sunday night, Joseph Koeller, track walker at Maple River Junction, was killed by the cars while walking his beat. He was found with a deep cut and it is thought that the suction of the wind caused by the moving train drew the long ulser, which he wore, pulled him under the wheels. February 11,1886 Died-Davis-on Thursday, February 4,1886, at his home in Galva, in the 64th year ol life of complications of diseases, Mr. A.W. Davis. February 11,1886 Sale-M.F. Lemonier 8 miles NW of Ida Grove, 4 miles south and 1/2 miles east of Holstein. Section 17 Logan Township. February 18,1886 On Wednesday, February 17,1886 at Battle Creek, by Rev. George LeClere, Mr. J.E. Spotts and Miss Jessie S. Crawford were marrid. February 18,1886 Last Thursday, February 11,1886 at Battle Creek, Mr. George H. Slater of that place was united in marriage to Miss Ida Hare of the same place, by Rev. George LeClere, of the Presbyterian Church at Battle Creek. On that same day and by the same clergyman, Mr. William M. Gailey was married to Miss Emma Fowler, both of Battle Creek. February 18,1886 George Hylaman is today to be married to Miss Ida Barrett at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. J.S. Barrett. Rev. F.H. Sanderson will perform the service. February 18,1886 Died-Wertz, on Tuesday February 16,1886 at 12:30 p.m. of chronic disease of the heart and liver, Daniel Wertz, age 69 years, 3 months 25 days. February 18,1886 Sales-Monday February 22,1886-C.A. Waters on the Flanders Famer 1 1/2 miles north of the town of Odebolt. February 18,1886 Probate of estate of William Cassie, deceased March 4,1886 At the residence of Rev. A.E. Smith, the officiating clergyman, on March 3,1886, Mr. Fred. D. Hart and Miss Anna Johnson were married. Both are from Odebolt. March 4,1886 Will Bauer and family who have been residents the past six months have moved to Canton, South Dakota April 8,1886 Married-Hall-Easton, Bonsall-Stocker April 8,1886 Married at the residence of Rev. J.F. Heilner on Monday, April 5,1886, Mr. Bathasar Knobel and iss Ursula Figi, both of Ida County. April 8,1886 A 12 year old boy named Frank Hoelker, near Breda, lost his life by suffocation in his father's elevator last Monday. April 15,1886 The six year old son of Jas. Defore, north of town, died the first of the week and on Monday the body was taken to Boone for burial. April 15,1886 Married by Rev. F.H. Sanderson on Wednesday, evening, April 14,1886, Mr. Aaron B. Schaeffer to Mrs. Lizzie Bennett, both of Ida Grove. The abover wedding was a very quiet affair, no guests, but immediate relatives of the contracting parties being present. April 29,1886 George W. Henshaw moved to Fairhaven, New York yesterday. The ladies will start out next week. April 29,1886 Mrs. Hepner's mother arrived last Thursday from California to stay with her daughter here. She died on Monday, suddenly, she being old and feeble. The body was taken to Tipton, Iowa, Tuesday afternoon for burial. APril 29,1886 Frederick P. Jensen, brother of the jewler C.A.L. Jensen, arrived last Monday evening from Sonderberg, Sleswig, Germany to visit. He is a barber by trade. April 29,1886 Mrs. Burns, wife of Mayor Burns, died last Sunday, April 25,1886 at the residence of her brother-in-law, Mr. E.S. Dowling, near Arthur. She had gone there a week ago to visit her sister and while she was preparing to return home she was taken with inflamation of the bowels. All that medical aid could do was done for her relief, but without avail. The remains were brought to Ida Grove on Monday with Memorial services being held on Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist Church. Sermon was preaced by Rev. A.E. Smith with a devotional by Rev. F.H. Sanderson. April 29,1886 Married on Thusday, April 22,1886 at the residence of Rev. I.E. Boyer, four miles east of town, Mr. A.R. Perkins and Miss Amanda S. Kegrice of Scranton, Iowa. May 13,1886 The wife of John McCabe of Battle Township, died last Saturday and on Sunday she was buried in the Catholic Cemetery west of town. May 27,1886 Married by Rev. F.H. Sanderson at the Methodist Church in Ida Grove on Saturday, May 22,1886, Mr. Chas. L. Crane of Ottawa, Iowa and Miss Ida Springer of Iowa City, Iowa. May 27,1886 Married at the residence of Rev. A.E. SMith, officiating clergyman, Mr. W.D. Lynch and Miss Myrta A. Lynch, both of Holstein. June 10,1886 A new girl came to live with Mr. and Mrs. R.B. Miller of Silver Creek on Friday, June 4,1886 June 10,1886 Married at the residence of the officiating clergyman, Rev. A.E. Smith, on June 8,1886, Mr. George T. Neely and Miss Sadie C. Brady, both of Ida Grove. June 10,1886 Died-Nellie Hungerford on June 6,1886. She was born in Clinton County, Iowa March 15,1870. June 10,1886 Died-Frank E. Beebe died this morning about 3 o'clock in the 32nd year of life. The deceased has been a constant sufferer since his eighth year when an attack diphtheria left him a hopeless invalid. The funeral services will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the home of the parents of the deceased, Mr. and Mrs. George Beebe on 2nd street. June 17,1886 Last week in our hurry, we omitted through an oversight, to make mention of the fact that a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. L.K. Page. June 17,1886 The funeral services of Frank E. Beebe was held in the M.E. Church last Friday morning, Rev. F.H. Sanderson preaching a memorial service. A goodly number of friends of the family gathered at the church and followed the body to its last resting place. June 24,1886 Married at the residence of the officiating clergyman Rev. J.F. Heilner, on Saturday, June 19,1886, Mr. John Carlson and Miss Matilda Palm, both of Ida Grove. June 24,1886 George Cooper received a telegram Tuesday that his baby was worse and he immediately started for Dunalap, taking Dr. Collett with him. Later... the little one died last evening and the remains will be brought home for burial this evening. July 1,1886 Mr. Fred Kunz and Miss Ada Hubbard were married last Saturday evening in the Epsicopal Church by Rev. A.E. Smith. July 1,1886 Married on Thursday morning, June 24,1886, at 11 o'clock at the residence of E.B. Baird, esq., in Battle Creek, with Rev. S.B. Goodenow officiating, Mr. Thomas S. Luney of Denison and Miss Jeannie G. Preston of Battle Creek. July 8,1886 Married at the residence of F.W. Burdick in Gettysbury, Dakota, on Saturday evening, June 19,1886, Mr. Frank G. King to Miss Belle Odell, Rev. C.M. Arthur officiated. The groom is the editor of the Gettysburg Herald and a nephew of J.B. King of this city and was formerly a resident of Crawford County. He is an exceptionally bright and intelligent young man. July 8,1886 F.A. Eastman, last week, received word that his mother was very ill and not expected to live. He was at Cherokee at the time and started for home, when he arrived, he found his mother was dead. As he is traveling a good deal the telegram missed him and he did not get it for several days after it was sent. July 8,1886 Married at the office of Kiner and Riddle, attorneys, July 3,1886, by Rev. J.B. Besore, Mr. Chad Norling to Miss Josephine Challman, both of Ida County. August 5,1886 Mr. J.G. Freeman died on Tuesday July 28,1886 at Los Angeles where he has been for over a year. He has been confined almost constantly to his bed for six months and his death wa not expected by his family. The body with probably be buried in Los Angeles. August 5,1886 Nathan Edwards, an old resident of Ida County, who lived on the north Battle Creek Road, died Wednesday July 30,1886 at his home. He leaves a wife and 11 children to mourn his loss. August 5,1886 A six month old child of Homer Smith's died last Monday morning and was buried Tuesday. Rev. F.O. Jones conducted the service. Cause of death was cholera infantum. August 5,1886 We regret to have to report the affliction that has fallen on our fellow citizens, G& J Smith. They received a telegram Monday that a younger brother, who worked for the railroad in Florida, had died. They have sold their elevator proerty to the Farmer's Alliance, who are now giving it a general overhauling to be ready for the grain rush, which is just as inevitable as the grim reaper. August 17,1886 Married on August 16,1886, at the residence of Rev. A.E. Smith, officiating minister, Mr. I.F. Hollenbeck and Miss Ada Davis, both of Council Bluffs, Iowa. August 26,1886 The infant son of John Sacquety, age one month, two days, died last Friday morning of cholera infantum and was buried on Saturday morning. Services were held at the house and conductec by Rev. A.E. Smith August 26,1886 Died on Sunday evening August 22,1886, at 9:30 p.m. of inflamation of the bowels, Minnie, age 5 years, 8 months, 5 days, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Brod August 26,1886 Married on August 12, at the residence of Mr. Willam Higgins in Silver Creek Township, by Rev. J.H. Besore, Mr. Chas. N. Lanner of Ida County and Miss M.E. Higgins of Scott County, Iowa. August 26,1886 Holstein-Mr. W.F. Smith, agent of the C & N.W.R.R. here met with a sad bereavement on Sunday last in the loss of his youngest child from cholera infantum. September 2,1886 Mr. Nelson's boy, Albert, so frightfully injured by cars on Wednesday last week, died the following evening . He was buried on Friday.
September 2,1886 A.J. Bishop, late of the City Drugstore, is dead. he had made arrangements to move to Blairstown today, but instead goes out to the cemetery to occupy humanity's last heritage. For years he has been addicted to the use of chloral and his system had become so thouroughly permeated with the drug that his naturally fine mind and excellent constitution were wrecked. Monday evening he was noticed to be unusually drowsy and while sitting in the tore, his head frequently fell forward and he seemed unable to control it. he was able to get to the stairs, unassisted however, and lay upon the lounge until 12 o'clock, when he aroused his wife and he had her put a poultice on his neck after which he retired. Yesterday morning, his wife could not awaken him and when Dr. Wilson arrived he pronounced the case hopeless. A battery was applied and all other known means exhausted in an effort to restore animation, but all proved unavailing and at 4 o'clock in the afternoon the last faint glimmer of life faded out. September 2,1886 Married at the residence of the bride's parents in Silver Creek Township, by Rev. J.F. Heilner, Rev. W.F. Gray, pastor of the Schaller Baptist Church to Miss Annie E. Brassee. September 2,1886 Mr. William Discher, whose illness we recorded last week, died Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock. He will be buried Thursday. (Holstein news) September 9,1886 J.H. Faus received word Tuesday that his uncle, C.R. Faus, who went to the mountains of Colorado nearly a year ago for his health, was dead. September 16,1886 J.H. Faus received a letter last week from Mrs. C.R. Faus giving the particulars of Mr. Faus death. He had taken a long ride on the 3rd and at night being tire, he sat in his chair, when Mrs. Faus noticed that his head had dropped on his breast as if faint, she raised his head and found that life was extinct. He was buried at Monte Vista, Colorado on Monday the 6th. Harvey thinks Mrs. Faus will stay in Colorado. September 23,1886 Married at the residence of the bride's mother on Wednesday September 22,1886, Mr. C.E. Llewellyn and Miss Minverad Bundy, Rev. J.F. Heilner officiated. September 23,1886 Married by Rev. F.H. Sanderson, at the M.E. Church parsonage on Monday, September 20,1886, Mr. John F. Cooley and Miss Lillian E. Hull, both of Ida Grove. September 30,1886 Orville Edmondson and wife rejoice in an addition to their family, a son, born last Saturday night, September 25,1886. October 7,1886 The census return were increased by a bouncing boy at Mr. and Mrs. George Lainson's last Friday, October 1, 1886 at 2 a.m. October 7,1886 E. Hill received a telegram from Rockford, Illinois this week that his mother was dead. Buet, as it came too late for him, he did not go to the funeral at Rockford. October 7,1886 It is our painful duty to chronicle the death of Mr. C. Zeman's eldest child, Taroy W., age 22 months. She was taken ill on Sunday morning and diedMonday at 1 p.m. We have not been able to learn the exact nature of the fatal disease. An additional painful feature is that Mrs. Zeman is lying dangerously ill and in an unconscious state and cannot be told of the death of her child. The most painful one for teh afflicted husband and father who has the deepest sympathy of the entire town. October 14,1886 An increase in population occured Monday night at the home of Robert Larson in the form of a healthy daughter with well developed lungs. October 14,1886 We agan have to admit to the visitation of the grim reaper. This time in the family of our esteemed friends, Mr. and Mrs. G. Smith. Their little two year old boy was taken seriously ill on Monday with inflammatory croup and died Tuesday at 6 a.m. The remains were taken to Storm Lake for interment. October 14,1886 It is our duty to chronicle a second bereavement in the family of the esteemed townsman, Chas Zeman. This time his wife, she expired on Thursday the 7th. She was buried on Saturday at the Ida Grove Catholic Cemetery. October 14,1886 Invitations are out for the marriage of Reuben S. Wasser to Miss Mollie Dutcher, at the residence of the bride's mother at Franklyn Grove, Illinois on the 19th. Miss Ditcher was for several months employed as stenographer at Clark Brothers Land Office. October 21,1886 The town of Holstein has seen an increase in population. This time at the residence of Mr. Julius Untiet, by nationality a Teutonic, by sex, feminine; lung capacity, good; strong physique. A intersting and valuable addition to the household and only one if its kind. The important date was Saturday, 11:45 p.m. October 21,1886 And yet another birth, at 12:50 a.m. on the 19th at the home of Wirk Richardson, a young carpenter this time, good general average with good lungs, with a stong predilection for limberg already manifested. Mother and child doing well. October 28,1886 Christina Palm died last Monday at Arthur after a sickness of one weeek of inflamation of the bowels, at the residence of her sister, Mrs. John Carlson. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Arthur with Rev. J.F. Heilner oficiated . Body was buried in a cemeter on the hill at this place. October 28,1886 Married tuesday October 26,1886 at the the residence of the officiating clergyman, Rev. A.E. Smith, to Mr. Joseph Rinehart of ARthur to Lizzie Estep of Ida Grove. November 4,1886 A shooting affair occured at Galva last Tuesday evening between Fred Oldenberg and John O'Connell, in which the latter was fatally wounded. November 4,1886 Death of an Intersting Child November 4,1886 The steady increase in the population at Holstein continues, two more have been added to their numbers. November 25,1886 Invitations are out for the marriage of Dr. F.B. Warnock and Miss Nellie Baxter, at the Presbyterian Church, next Wednesday November 24. November 25,1886 F.W. Shearer is the happy father of another son, born last Thursday. December 9,1886 We have learned through F.W.C. Farquhar that Mrs. C.L. Waldo of Perry, Iowa gave birth to an 11 pound girl last Sunday. December 9,1886 Mr. J.O. McCollister and Miss Nellie High will be married this evening at the brides parents home, Mr. and Mrs. C.H. High. The prospective groom is auditor for Ida County and as a young man who has one the respect of even his enemies. The bride is that to be that she has grown up among us so that everyone knows Nellie. She is a most estimable young lady with many endowments calculated. December 9,1886 J.P. Wilson, a former resident of this place, and brother-in-law of Mrs. J.H. Stough, died last Thursday ast Kansas City, Missouri, and was taken to Hennepin, Illinois for burial. December 8,1886 Yesterday morning it was reported that a man had been found dead in bed in the building formerly occupied by Moses Pritchard at a harness shop. Investigation proved the report to be true, and that the man found was to be a horse trader, familiarly known as "Duck" Fuller. December 16,1886 The Funeral of "Duck" Fuller, the man who died from a overdose of whiskey, was held last Thursday. Rev. C.E. Cline conducted the services. The dead man's wife was here and several old friends from Monona and Woodbury Counties. He was buried in the cemetery at this place. December 16,1886 Chas. L. Thompson and Miss Maggie Graffort of Danbury were married last Monday afternoon by Rev. A.E. Smith. They were accompanied by Will Welsh and Miss Emma McCabe, also of Danbury. The party stayed at the Schiller until Tuesday morning when they took the train home. December 16,1886 A large number of invited friends gathered in Mr. and Mrs. C.H. High's spacious parlors last Thursday nigh to witness the marriage of their daughter, Nellie to J.O. McCollister. At half pat ieght the young couple took position at the east end of the parlor and were made husband and wife. Rev. C.Z. Cline officiated. December 16,1886 Married at the residence of the officiating clergyman, Rev A. E. Smith on December 15,1886, Mr. W.S. Young and Miss Lizzie Cassie, borth of Ida Grove. December 16,1886 Married at the residence of the officiating clergyman, Rev. A.E. Smith, Mr. Charles L. Thompson and Miss Maggie Graffort, both of Danbury. December 23,1886 A young gentleman at Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Bowman's is the cause of the extra kink in "Billy's" step. he cam to live with on Saturday morning. December 23,1886 Mrs. S.B. Kinney who lived about three miles northwest of town died very suddenly last Sunday. Her daughter came from Woodbury County to visit her unexpectedly and while she was helping to take her daughters wraps off, she said "she felt so queer", and was helped to the bed where she expired a minute or two later. She was quite a fleshy lady, weighing 180 pounds and it is thought she died of heart disease. The remains were buried in this place on Tuesday afternoon. The body, being in such a condition that no services could be held in the chruch that afternoon, the sermon will be preached on Sunday morning by Rev. C.E. Cline in the M.E. Church. The deceased would have been 51 years old on New Years Day. She leaves a husband and one daughter, Mrs. Beers, who lives in Woodbury County. December 23,1886 Married in Ida Grove on December 22,1886 at the residence of the officiating clergyman, Rev. A.E. Smith, Mr. Elmer S. Dustin and Miss Ella Remer, both of Mapleton. December 23,1886 Married at the residence of the bride's parents in Battle Township on December 22,1886 by Rev. D. Nicoll, Mr. William Laing to Miss Bessie Mann. December 30,1886 The following permits to marry have been issued by the Clerk in the month of December; J.O. McCollister to Nellie High December 2 Frederick Lohff to Regina Henricks December 4 W.S. Young to Lizzie Cassie December 7 William Peters to Mary Indorf December 9 C.L. Thompson to Maggie Graffort December 13 William Laing to Bessie Mann December 14 Samuel F. Bagley to Sarah C. Leasure December 17 Monroe Coffman to Amanda Coziah December 20 Geo. Coder to Martha Jackson December 21 Elmer S. Dustin to Ella L. Remer December 22 Robert H. Todd to Jennie B. Pottiger December 24 JOhn A Bower to Harriet E. Bennedict December 29 W.H. Butts to Ada A. Harris December 27 W.H. Pritchard to Anna Nimocks December 29 December 30,1886 C.L. Hoyt has taken on wonderfully dignified airs since last Monday morning. It is a boy, and of course the finest in the state. He weight 11 pounds. December 30,1886 W.H. Butts, of Atlantic, Iowa, was here Tuesday having come to get a wife. he was married Tuesday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Councilman in Logan, to Miss Ada A. Harris, Rev. C.E. Cline officiated. Mr. Butts returned to Atlantic yesterday morning. December 30,1886 Robert H. Todd and Miss Jennie B. Pottiger were married on Christmas Day at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Pottiger of Logan Township, Rev. C.E. Cline officiated. December 30,1886 Elmer Riddle from Battle Creek was taken to the insane asylum at Independence on Tuesday night. It is thought worrying produced poor health. He refused medication or proper nourishment. |