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Articles from the Ida Grove Era - 1891 |
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January 1,1891 Era Thresher-Alexander-at the residence of the bride’s parents, December 25,1890, by J.H. Besore.. Mr. W.S. Thresher of Dodge Co, Minnesota to Miss Hattie L. Alexander of Ida County, Iowa.
January 1,1891 Era Married at the home of Rev. T.N. Buchanan, Ida Grove, December 24,1890, Hunter Van Houten and Miss Sarah Coulter, both of Battle Creek.
January 8,1891 Era Miss Lena Peterson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Peterson, south Hayes, died at her home on Saturday last of lung fever. She was buried Monday at the German Lutheran Cemetery. Lena was 17 years, 10 months old. She was a cripple for the past seven years and was greatly beloved for her sunny disposition and gentle manner and her death will create a blank in the hearts of all who knew her that time can never efface.
January 8,1891 Era Married-At the Methodist Parsonage Wednesday evening January 7,1891. Wm Schramling and Miss Mary McCabe of Battle twp. Rev. Day officiating. The bride and groom are splendid young people of Battle twp. and their many friends wish them success in life.
January 8,1891 Era January 8th,, 1891 at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Baxter, by Rev. A.E. Smith, Mr. George W. Johnston and Miss Catherine Edgar, all of Ida Grove, were married. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W.Z. Johnston of Blaine twp and the bride a niece, but recently from Ireland, of Mrs. Jas. Hewitt and Mrs. R. Huston of Hayes, and has been working for some time for Mrs. Jas R. Baxter.
January 8,1891 Era Wm. Lovett, of Blaine, familiarly known as Uncle Billly, died last Friday of typhoid fever after an illness of about two weeks. The old gentleman was a warm hearted man who had hosts of friends who will learn with sorrow of his demise. The body was taken to Cedar County for burial last Saturday and Chas. Lovett son of the deceased at whose home Mr. Lovett died. Charley returned this morning.
January 15,1891 Era Married-Kehoe. On Wednesday January 7th, 1891 at the Catholic Church in Holstein, Richard McQuire and Miss Anna Kehoe, Rev. Farber Kelley officiating. The ceremonies of the above event were witnessed by a minister of friends of the contracting parties, both of whom are well known to a large number of our readers. The groom is a popular farmer of Douglas twp, who has in company with his brothers, during the last few years been running one of the largest farms in the county. The bride is the beautiful and amiable daughter of Chas Kehoe of Cushing. She is a lady in every respect and is endowed with the many good traits that gives to make a kind and affectionate wife.
January 15,1891 Era The funeral of Frank Delaware who was killed at Leeds last week was held in Ida Grove last Thursday and was conducted by a relative of Mrs. Delaware, assisted by Father Kelly of Ida Grove Catholic Church. The family of the deceased who were in attendance returned to Sioux City. Friday.
January 22,1891 Era A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Pierce of Garfield on Wednesday the 14th
January 22,1891 Era Married-January 20th at the residence of the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Payne. Mr. Joseph Woolver and Miss Candacy Payne, Rev. A.E. Smith officiating.
January 29, 1891 Era A.B. Schaeffer left on the evening train Tuesday for Pennsylvania where he was called by telegram on the death of his grandmother.
January 29,1891 Era Word comes from Des Moines that Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Robinson, formerly of Ida Grove, have lost their daughter Jennie by diphtheria, she having died on Sunday. The little girl had but recently recovered from a severe illness and her system was not strong enough to long resist the ravages of the dread disease which caused her death.
February 5,1891 Era A boy applied for John Krick’s for board last Monday. John has concluded that his restaurant could accommodate one more boarder and since the last one only weighs 9 pounds he has concluded to keep him.
February 5,1891 Era Alfred Jacobson and Hilda Nilson were married by Squire Pettit on Sunday at the courthouse. The young man was invited to the wedding by constable Friott and given the choices of marrying the girl or going to jail to await the action of the next term of the court for seduction.
February 5,1891 Era Mr. Julius A Shade of Ida Grove and Miss Coralena M. Guth of Lowden, Iowa were married last evening at the home of the officiating clergyman, Rev. A.E. Smith. The groom has lived for a number of years in our midst and has many friends.. He is industrious and steady and one of our model young men. The bride, though a comparative stranger to us has won warm friends during a couple of visits to Ida Grove. Those who have known her home in Cedar County testify that she is all that her fine appearance and modest demeanor would indicate-a fine young woman.
February 12,1891 Era Married- at the home of the bride’s Monday February 9th at 7 o’clock D.D. Bennedict officiating. Mr. Elmer Crane to Miss Orpha Mendenhall.
February 12,1891 Era E.H. Curry and family went to Odebolt last Saturday to attend a funeral of Mrs. Currys half brother, Montville Turner who died of Typhoid on Friday. The deceased was 25 years old. February 12,1891 Era 58th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Glenn, Blaine twp, celebrated the 59th anniversary of their wedding last Saturday at their home with their daughter Mrs. Alex Hartley in Blaine twp. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn have living from the Atlantic Coast, six children, 24 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
February 19,1891 Era Married-February 12,1891, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Waddell, in Silver Creek, Mr. Irvin McClow and Miss Mary Waddell, Rev. A.E. Smith officiating. The above recorded ceremony united the two of Ida County’s most deserving young people and The Era hopes that they will enjoy, in their journey through life, all the successes and pleasures it is allotted to men and women to receive in this life.
February 19,1891 Era Died-Martha Folkins, departed this life February 13,1891, at the residence of U.S. Brown, Ida Grove, Ida County, Iowa, of inflammatory rheumatism, after a painful suffering of two weeks. Sister Folkins was a widow, her husband having died May 28,1887. She was in the prime of her life, being but 24 years old. She was born in Bergen, Norway January 29,1867, and came to America in 1870. She leaves an aged mother and a five year old son, with many other relatives to mourn her untimely death. She was a woman of inestimable character, loved and respected by all who knew her and her sudden departure is regretted by the community, whose deep sympathy was fully shown by the large concourse of citizens at the sad funeral service that was held at the Baptist Church last Sunday at 2 o’clock, with F.F. Kiner officiating.
February 19,1891 Era Jacob A. Janns Dead Last Sunday morning about 5 o’clock, Jacob A. Janns, a prosperous and well to do farmer of Douglas twp. died of pneumonia. He was born in Kaling, Germany in 1838 and came to America in 1875 and in Ida County in 1886. Mr. Janns was one of the more prosperous farmers of Ida County, and when the Merchant State Bank was organized in this place he became one of the principle stock holders. He leaves a wife and daughter to mourn his loss.
February 19,1891 Era Married-February 11,1891, at the residence of the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Scott in Blaine twp, Thomas Webb and Amelia Scott. Rev. John Hamerson officiated. The young couple start out in life with the best wishes from a host of friends, as was seen by the number who witnessed the marriage ceremony. Some valuable presents were given the bride. Everyone seemed happy, especially when they sat down to eat of the bountiful supper prepared.
February 26,1891 Era Chris. Werneburg and family have been sick for some time with a disease but little understood until within a day or two. Mrs. Werneburg was found dead in bed last week and a nephew, a son of Michael Werneburg , died the first of the week, and Mr. Wernebergs, son in law, named Funderman, has also died. Both of these latter had worked for Werneberg. The symptoms indicated poison by a germ of some kind and the doctors have carefully examined the premises to learn the cause if possible. Tuesday they found some bologna which they examined under the microscope and found it alive with trichina. Equity developed the fact that Mr. Werneberg had killed a hog in January and had made a part of it into Bologna which they ate without cooking. Seven persons who have eaten are hopelessly sick and another seems to be improving slightly. One of the sick ones is hourly expected to die. There is no way of learning how widespread the infections is because it has been several weeks since the bologna was made and it has been eaten daily since that time by the family and friends. February 26,1891 Era Died February 15th of scarlet fever, Mr. Berry age 17 years. His death was very sudden both to him and his family. His funeral took place on the Tuesday following. The funeral was conducted by Rev. D.D. Benedict and the remains were laid away in the Battle Creek cemetery.
February 26,1891 Era Mr. Joe Henry’s youngest son died last week with inflammation of the bowels. Mr. Henry and family have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.
March 5,1891 Era Married at the Commercial Hotel Wednesday, February 25th at 3;30 p.m., Miss Hattie Peterson to Albert Cope both of Battle Creek. Both parties are members of the M.E. Church and are well respected. Rev. D.D. Benedict officiated
March 5,1891 Era Another boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Mateer last week. Weight 11 pounds.
March 5,1891 Era Mr. and Mrs. Jas Ash, southwest of town, have been rejoicing since Monday over the arrival at their home of a boy of extra weight and size.
March 5,1891 Era Married on March 3,1891, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. Schleiter by Justice S.k. Pettit, Mr. Edward Rose and Miss Anna Rux, both of Ida Grove.
March 5,1891 Era Mrs. David C. Shaffer of Silver Creek twp, died yesterday morning of puerperal fever. The child is reported as getting along nicely and will probably live. Mr. Shaffer has the profound sympathy of all his friends in his deep affliction.
March 5,1891 Era Married-At the residence of the bride’s parents in Corwin twp. Mr. Frank Wallace and Miss Della Vance, Rev. F.E. Day officiating. Though quite a surprise to the friends of the contracting couple the union is looked upon as one of the kind that promises great happiness. The young couple have the kindest wishes of all who know them.
March 5,1891 Era Chris Werneberg, who has been sick for over a week with trichina, and whose wife died a week ago, died Monday. Only one who has been sick has recovered thus far, and that one is Dr. Fuester, the physician who was first called when the family was taken sick and who ate a small piece of the deadly sausage. Mrs. Kramer, who has been taking care of Mr. Wernebergs family, was taken sick this week and one other in the vicinity besides those who were sick last week, is also ill with the malady. Four have died, viz; Mr. and Mrs. Chris Werneberg, a nephew, a son of Michael Werneberg, and Mr. Funderman, a son in law of Chris Werneberg. A small piece of the flesh of one of the patients, who is still alive, was examined under the microscope by the doctors and trichina were discovered to be present.
March 5,1891 Era Paul Peterson, north of Cushing died suddenly last week of paralysis. He was a young man of only 22 years. He had been apparently in the best of health up to a few hours before his death.
March 5,1891 Era William P. Armington died suddenly at his home on the old Bulkley or Hathaway place east of Mooreheads addition, yesterday morning, March 4th at about 10 o’clock, at the age of 64. Mr. Armington had been in poor health for months but was up and about the house and able to go out in good weather. Yesterday morning he was sitting up in his chair when he suddenly fell to the floor and was dead almost instantly. The deceased leaves a wife, one son Wm. H. who lives at home and two daughters, Mrs. A.A. Beane of Iowa City is expected to arrive with her husband today and Mrs. W.H. Prugh of Garfield. Mr. Armington moved to Ida County when it was new and settled upon a farm upon the Soldier in Grant twp. and is one of the old settlers of the county. Last fall he moved upon the farm where he died. The funeral will be held at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock.
March 12,1891 Era Arrived at the home of J.M. Rees last week, a daughter of the usual weight. J.M. wears a broad smile.
March 12,1891 Era Mrs. D.C. Schaffer died very suddenly at her home last Monday of last week. She leaves a husband and two to mourn her death. The remains were taken to Cedar County, her former home.
March 19,1891 Era Chris Putzier, of the general merchandise firm of Barofsky, Putzier and Co. died Saturday March 14 of erysipelas after an illness of only two days, the disease going to his lungs. The deceased was born in Pommera, Germany February 27,1847, and came to America in 1858 where he settled in Scott county. He removed to Clinton county in 1868 and after living there four years he moved to Crawford County, 18 years ago, and still owns a farm there. Four years ago he began business in Ida Grove. He leaves a wife and one son Albert, age 17, who will succeed his father in the business firm, and two young daughters. The eldest son Robert died about three years ago. The funeral services were held at the home of the deceased and were conducted by Rev. T.N. Buchanan.
March 19,1891 Era W.A. Noble received word Tuesday that his son, Homer had died at Denver, Colorado. The deceased was 33 years old and unmarried, and had been in Colorado for several years. About a year ago he was struck by lightning and has since then not been well. He has been working for a street car company in Denver, but at the time of death he had just recovered from a severe illness and was expecting to go back to work in a day or two. The remains were buried in Indianola, Iowa, the former home of Mr. Noble, and the parents of the deceased left for that place today. Homer was a member of the A.O.U.W . Lodge and his father is his beneficiary. The deceased was a resident of Ida Grove for several years and is remembered kindly by scores of his friends here who sincerely sympathize with the afflicted parents.
March 19,1891 Era Married-At Ida Grove March 17, 1891, Mr. Alvin Caughey and Miss Amanda Isenbarger both of Battle Creek. Rev. T.N. Buchanan officiating.
March 26,1891 Era Married-March 24th, 1891 at the residence of the brides parents, Miss Agnes Henderson and Mr. Daniel L. Bell. Rev. D. Nicol officiated. At the appointed hour, 8 o’clock a large number of guest filling the parlors and in a very beautiful setting, Rev. Nicol declared them man and wife. A good time was had by all. Music an games kept the entire company until the morning of the 25th, when they began to disperse.
March 26,1891 Era Henry Holland, of this city and Miss Mabel Price, from near Correctionville, were united in marriage at the home of the grooms mother, Mrs. R. Holland of this city, Rev. F.E. Day officiated.
April 2,1891 Era The community last Saturday afternoon was shocked beyond expression when the news of the sudden death of W.C. Zimpleman was announced. His sickness was not known by his friends and not at any time regarded serious by his wife of those near to him and his death was as much a surprise to his relatives as to his legion of friends and acquaintances. Mr. Zimpleman had not complained of pain or suffering, only remaining at home on account of an attack of what was to be the grippe, for a week. On Saturday he arose, dressed himself and towards noon partook of a light diet, and feeling weak he reclined upon the lounge to rest, and was engages in writing a sentiment, being too weak to talk when his wife, who was closely watching every movement made by her devoted husband, had discovered that his hands were growing cold, and before she could summon any help the vital spark had fled. The dying sentiment of this noble young man was as follows; “Did you see the views on the canvas representing a great many men that have made a glorious record by following God, and shine forth as glorious lights in a firmament of heaven, and now let us look more at them as the truth, the only truth”. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from the Methodist Episcopal Church in the presence of about four hundred friends and acquaintances. Rev. F.E. Day officiated. William Zimpleman was 30 years, 18 days old. He was born March 10,,1861 at Amana Colony, Iowa Co., Iowa and was therefor aged at his death 30 years, 18 days. His boyhood up to age 13 was spent at the Colony at which time he assumed to do for himself and since then he has alone and without human aid made himself what we all know him to be, and honest, upright, noble man, an ornament to any society. He came to Ida Grove eight years ago and since has lived his life among a large circle of friends and he gained the respect of all who knew him. He leaves a wife and an aged and helpless father, the care of whom in Amana, prevented the aged and sorrowing mother from attending the last sad rites to the dead. Besides father and mother, two brothers (one of whom attended the funeral) andone sister survive to mourn the loss.
April 9,1891 Era Married-At the residence of the bride’s parents, March 26, Mary E. Lanning and Chas H. Evans. Rev. J. T. Lee officated.
April 16,1891 Era Messie L. Myers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.P. Myers, died last Friday at 5 o’clock after a short illness. Jessie was born in Laurens, Otsego County, NY January 21,1867 and at the time of her death was 24 years, 2 months and 19 days old. She moved with her parents to DeWitt, Clinton County, Iowa in 1872 and to Ida County in 1879, so that half of her life has been spent in or near Ida Grove. She attended the Ida Grove Schools and graduated with the class of 1888. She always was a diligent student and when not teaching, was attending school or studying up some special branch in which she had become interested. Last fall she went to Chicago to complete a course in short hand which she had begun at home, and it was while in the city that she was stricken with the sickness that took her life. About four weeks ago she came home, which was April 4th, she had had an attack of the grippe but was able to be about, and was under a doctors care. She wrote cheerful letters home meantime and assured her anxious parents that her indisposition would soon pass and she would once again be in good health. A week before her return she was seized with inflammatory rheumatism and malarial fever and when Everett Richardson came home from NY she decided to come with him. The ride was comfortable until she reached Carroll, but from that place to Ida Grove the cars were so cold and there was such an absence of comforts for an invalid that she became thoroughly chilled. Her parents had no knowledge of her serious condition or her rheumatism until she was carried to the house. She had written and telegraphed she was coming, but the message had not come until she arrived and the telegraph never did come. The direct cause of death was rheumatism which went to her heart. The death of this amiable, accomplished young lady just as she was prepared and fully equipped for the duties of this life is a sad blow to her relatives and friends. Jessie was a member of the Baptist Church and was a conscientious, working Christian. She took an active part in all matters pertaining to the welfare of her church, and especially of the Sunday School in which she was an efficient teacher. All who knew her an loved her. Her faith was an exemplification of her life. Services were held at the Baptist Church Sunday afternoon and conducted by Dr. Besore assisted by Rev. Buchanan. The body was buried on the cemetery on the hill.
April 16, 1891 Era John Gardner, who has made his home with John Myers, died last week and was buried Sunday. The deceased was a bachelor and had no relatives in the county.
April 23,1891 Era McCallum-April 17th, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Walla Walla, Washington, Duncan McCallum, formerly of Ida Grove. The deceased went west two years ago and has been tending sheep. Seven weeks ago or thereabouts he took sick with the grippe, and wrote to his brother Alex, at this place that he was sick and sent to Baxter, Reed and Co. bank, for money, which he had left here. A letter sent from the bank two weeks ago was returned and marked by the postoffice “Dead, buried yesterday” Beyond this little is known about Mr. McCallums illness. The de ceased owns a quarter section farm in Ida County, he has one son, William, who is now in Scotland, and who has lived in Ida County for several years. His brother Alex lives in Ida County.
April 23, 1891 Era Mr. Schmidt, the man who runs the elevator, had a girl die on Monday April 21 of brain fever. She took sick on Friday evening. (Battle Creek News)
April 23,1891 Era Married-April 20,1891 at the residence of A.E. Smith, officiating clergyman. Mr. Joseph F. Keene and Miss Emma L. Weisensee, both of Ida Grove. The groom is the senior of the proprietors of the Palace Barber shop and is one of Ida Grove’s most industrious and steady young men, and has a true helpmate in his bride who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Weisensee.
April 30,1891 Era Born to Mr. and Mrs. Crouse a boy.
April 30,1891 Era Married-April 29th, 1891 at the home of A.E. Smith, officiating clergy, Mr. Frank M. Rollins and Miss Maggie Warnock, both of Battle Creek.
April 30,1891 Era A happy marriage occurred at the home of the brides parents in Lincoln, Nebraska on Tuesday April 7,1891. Miss Ada Hilliker and Mr. David Huston of Ida Grove, were united in matrimony. Rev. Geo. Ferguson officiated the ceremony.
April 30,1891 Era A very pretty wedding cam off last Thursday evening when Miss Laura Ogden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Ogden of Iowa Parks, was married to Malcolm Thompson. Rev. L.L. Naugle, pastor of the M.E. Church, south, in the presence of the relatives and intimate friends of the contracting parties.
May 7,1891 Era D.C. Shaffer’s youngest child died last Monday morning of lung fever. The little bud was about 2 months old. Services were conducted by Rev. C. Bleakley at the house after which the remains were taken to the Schaller cemetery for burial. May 7,1891 Era Married at Ida Grove May 4th by Rev. T.N. Buchanan, Mr. William Oleson and Miss Sophia Stouberg, both of Odebolt.
May 7,1891 Era S.W. Kiner and Miss Emma Brannan, who were married last Thursday left on the evening train for a trip to Colorado. It is expected that they will return to Ida Grove but whether permanently or not is not known.
May 7,1891 Era Died-William B. Payne, died last Monday after a long illness, the result of the grippe. Rev. T.N. Buchanan conducted the funeral services. William B. Payne was born at Cumberland, Maryland on March 2,1826. The family of which he was a member migrated to Indiana in 1830 in which state the early part of Mr. Paynes life was spent. He married Miss Matilda Sturdevant in 1848. Six years later he moved westward and took up his abode in Boone County, Iowa. After residing there 28 years he moved with his family in 1882 to Ida County, where he has since lived. He died at his home in Ida Grove May 4,1891 being 65 years old. The family consists of four sons and three daughters, all of whom remain and with the mother mourn the father’s departure. His funeral took place on Wednesday forenoon from the Presbyterian Church of which he was a member. All of his sons and daughters except, Mrs. William Pilcher, who is sick, were in attendance at the funeral. All live in Ida County except one son, Martin who lives in Sioux City. Two brothers from Boone County and a sister from Missouri and David Bass an old acquaintance from Boone came on Monday to attend the service.
May 14,1891 Era James Dittmer, age 73 committed suicide last night of early this morning by drowning himself in the Maple Rive. He left the house of his son-in-law, Mat Barofsky, some time during the night and was found this morning above the dam. The coroner has been notified and will be here on the noon train when the full particulars will be learned. The old man has been slightly deranged for several months and has had an idea that people were talking about him and wanted to injure him, and has been despondent since his wife died a year ago. Before he drowned himself he attempted to open the jugular vein but failed although he cut himself three or four times. The body had no clothes upon it except the underclothes, coat and shoes.
May 21,1891 Era Married-May 20,1891 at the home of Rev. A.E. Smith on the Avenue, Mr. Charles F. Echelbarger of Erie, Illinois and Miss Clara B. Thomas of Battle Creek, Iowa.
May 28,1891 Era Mrs. Fannie Wert, wife of John Wert of Garfield, died Monday morning of heart failure, caused by la grippe. The deceased was only married last fall and was the daughter of John Lackey, deceased, formerly of this county.
May 28,1891 Era Married-May 26th, 1891, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Beaver, Mr. Fred E. Miller and Miss Belle F. Beaver, Rev. A.E. Smith officiating.
June 11,1891 Era We are compelled to chronicle another sad death in our neighborhood on Monday Morning of Mrs. S.M. Arthur. Services were held at the Church of God on Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Garner. She was buried in the cemetery at Ida Grove. She died after an illness of but a few days, the cause of death being blood poisoning following a surgical operation. The deceased was the daughter of J.C. Love. She leaves a bereaved husband and a infant daughter, who have the heartfelt sympathy of all. June 11,1891 Era Married in Battle Creek, at the Presbyterian Manse, by Rev. A.H. Campbell, June 3, Mr. Jesse M. Lewis of Battle Creek to Miss Alnetta A. Hiatt of Tama, Tama County, Iowa.
June 11,1891 Era A boy made his presence at Fred Brodersen’s, east of town last week.
June 18,1891 Era Carl Plautz and son, aged 14, have been missing since Tuesday and it is supposed they have been drowned in the river as they started about 9 o’clock Tuesday night for their home on the Stone place, north of town. A son of the missing man is in town today trying to find traces of his father’s whereabouts.
June 18,1891 Era L.A. Fobes baby, four years old, died Tuesday of scarlet fever, and another of the children is sick with the same disease. The funeral was yesterday afternoon.
June 18,1891 Era A.H. Campbell’s baby, 13 months old, died last Sunday morning after an illness of over a week with inflammation of the bowels. Little Homer was buried Monday afternoon from the home, Rev. A.E. Smith conducting the service.
June 18,1891 Era Mrs. Wm. Ewers of Silver Creek died last Saturday evening and was buried Sunday afternoon. She had been very ill for some time. Mrs. Ewers came to Ida County with her husband at an early day and was one of Ida County’s pioneers. The funeral was from the Catholic Church of which she was a member. June 25,1891 Era Robert P. Quail of Ida Grove was married Wednesday, June 17th to Mamie G. Brazeau of St. Louis, the ceremony taking place in that city. Mr. Quail arrived on Tuesday with his bride and they have begun life together on the Lloyd place two miles west of town. Robert is an industrious young man, who has already taken his place among the front rank of successful farmers and stock raisers. He is genial and sociable with his associates, and the chances for a prosperous matrimonial voyage are all in his favor. Of the bride we have no knowledge except by report, which describes her as a lady of refinement and accomplishments, well calculated to be a true helpmeet to her husband.
July 2,1891 Era Mrs. John Cizek, of Holstein was burned so badly a week ago Tuesday that she died, from an explosion of gasoline. She was at the home of her father, C.H. Schneckloth, and went to the cellar with a light. The gasoline can overturned and floating in the water, which had run into the cellar during the storm on Wednesday morning with the escaped gasoline filled with terrible effect. The unfortunate woman only lived until Thursday morning. Her husband was away from home at the time of the accident and only arrived at his wife’s bedside a short time before her death. The deceased was 22 years old and had been married less than two years. Besides her husband and the members of her father’s family, she leaves a baby daughter, too small to realize her great loss.
July 16,1891 Era Louis Riehl was dispaired of a few days ago is reported as very low. His sister arrived Monday evening, and under her careful ministry we hope to hear of his speedy recovery. Later-He died at S.M. Arthur’s at 1 o’clock Friday July 11.
July 23,1891 A daughter was born to Dr. and Mrs. Tremaine last evening.
July 23,1891 Era Charles Allen died this morning, July 16 at 3 o’clock, after three months illness of sever dropsy. He had been in poor health for years, as a result of service in the late war, but was not confined to the house until this spring. He was 46 years of age and leaves a wife and two children in rather poor circumstances. Owing to ill health Charley had been unable to work much and through some technicality he had been unable to receive a pension. Services will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. at the M.E. Church.
July 30,1891 Era The infant daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Tremaine died Thursday after but a few hours old.
August 6,1891 Era A son arrived at the home of Dr. Mooreheads on Friday the 31st.
August 13,1891 Era It becomes our painful duty to chronicle the death from childbirth last Tuesday morning, August 11th,1891 of Mrs. Reuben S. Wasser. The infant died when but a few hours old. Mary Dutcher was born December 1,1865 and was married to Reuben S. Wasser in October 1886. She experienced religion in 1883 and was confirmed in the Episcopal church in Ida Grove during the first year she lived in this place. In February last she transferred her membership to the Ida Grove Presbyterian Church. None but those acquainted with her can form an approximate of the sweetness of her character. She was essentially domestic in inclinations and her home was her first consideration; and it was not her nature to push herself to notice. The tears of her neighbors and friends mingled with those of her stricken husband and mother and relatives, when it was known that Mollie, as she was affectionately called, had passed from labor to reward. The funeral was held in the Presbyterian Church Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock and remained audience room and the lecture room would not accommodate the friends who gathered to pay respect to her. The casket was buried in a sea of beautiful flowers woven in appropriate and tasteful design. Rev. T.N. Buchanan, her pastor, as well as his emotions would allow, spoke words of comfort and hope to the mourning family. The mother and babe in one casket were laid to rest in the Ida Grove Cemetery and the funeral procession was one of the longest in the history of the town.
August 13,1891 Era A girl was born to Mr. And Mrs. C. R. Blackman last Wednesday, the 7th of August, just five years to a day after Louise, their other daughter was born.
August 13,1891 ERA Last Saturday morning when Mr. and Mrs. Henry Howard were coming to town, when they had just rounded the corner by Abel Fetrow;s the clevis pin holding one of the whiffletrees to the evener came out and let the whiffletree fall upon the horse’s heels. This caused the horse to jump, and the movement was so sudden that before Mr. Howard could b race himself or get the horses in check the tongue came down and the horses started to run. Just as the horses broke loose from the wagon Mrs. Howard caught hold of the lines and then let go. The tongue of the wagon had run into the ground and stopped the vehicle and the speed of the horses gave such an impetus to Mrs. Howard that she was thrown with terrific force a long distance from the wagon, striking upon her head. Mr. Howard held the horses and succeeded in stopping them and except a badly sprained ankle and a general shaking up, he escaped injury. Mrs. Howard struck with such force that almost her entire scalp was torn off. The doctor says the skull was literally driven through the scalp and the upper part of the spinal column was dislocated. She was taken to Mr. Fetrow’s and Dr. Heilman called, who dressed her wounds. She lived until eleven o’clock Saturday night when she died without having become conscious after the dressing of her wounds. She was buried in the Ida Grove Cemetery, the funeral being held at Mr. Fetrow’s house at one o’clock Sunday afternoon. The deceased leaves a husband and a family of children, some of them men and women grown. She came with her husband and family from Pennsylvania several years ago and they have lived upon their farm south of town since that time.
August 20,1891 Era Married-Mr. Calvin F. Besore and Miss Celia Fibbs were married last evening, August 19th, 1891 at the bride’s parents home, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Fibbs at 8;30 o’clock, by Rev. J.H. Besore, the father of the groom by a short but impressive service. To the time of the “Wedding March” played by Miss Sadie Babcock, the contracting parties took their position on the south side of the parlor, under an elegant floral design, with Misses Nettie and Elsie Fibbs as bridesmaids and Messrs. A.E. Garrett and W.C. Ross Jr. as groomsman, and were made man and wife in the presence of about seventy-five guests. Mr. and Mrs. Besore will go to Iowa City a few weeks where they will attend the state university, he has to complete his studies in dentistry and surgery and she to take instructions in voice culture and music.
August 20,1891 Era Mrs. Frank Payne died at her home in Hayes twp, August 16,1891. Julia Mahen was born in Geneseo, Illinois April 2,1865. She came to Iowa with her parents in 1875. On February 4,1891 she married Frank Payne. This was a happy union but how soon the tie is severed. She died from hemorrhage of the lungs on Sabbath morning, august 16th, being 26 years, 4 months, 13 days. She was a kind and affectionate lady, a beloved daughter, cheerful and tender and happy wife. In these relations, her departure will be deeply felt. Life seemed to be just opening and the outlook was most bright and hopeful, but contrary to human expectations there came a sudden and early termination. The funeral was Monday forenoon at the family residence. Rev. T.N. Buchanan of Ida Grove conducted the services. The remains were laid in the Ida Grove Cemetery.
August 27,1891 Little Laura, daughter of H.C. Anderson, died Saturday night of “Cholera infantum” before medical assistance could be obtained. She was buried Monday morning in the Odebolt cemetery.
August 27,1891 Era Births from Battle Creek and vicinity Wednesday August 19,1891, to Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Fletcher, a son. Thursday, August 20,1891, to Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Empey, a son Friday, August 21,1891, to Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Crawford, a daughter Tuesday, August 25,1891, to Mr. and Mrs. John Preston, a son
August 27,1891 Era Mrs. Wm. Doherty, a niece of Dave Wheeler and sister of Mrs. Robert McGee died last Thursday of quick consumption and was buried in the Ida Grove Cemetery. She lived in Pocahontas County and was here visiting for her health.
August 27,1891 Era At the office of S.K. Pettit Esq. August 26th, Mr. William Walker and Miss Mary M. Wald, both of Schaller, were married.
August 27,1891 Era Mrs. Harriet McDonald, mother of H.W. McDonald and Mrs. A.J. Johnston, died last Thursday after an illness of about two weeks from cholera morbus. The deceased was in her 84th year and until her last illness has always been remarkably sprightly and robust for one that age. The funeral was held Friday afternoon at the house and the services were conducted by Rev. B. Jones.
September 10,1891 ERA Tom Allen who lived at Ida Grove for several years, and is well known in sporting circles, was killed at Sioux City on Monday by being kicked in the face by a mule he was trying to hitch to a street grader. The d deceased was 53 years old and his real name was Frazee, but he took the name of a comrade who was killed while in the army to avoid consequences of a scrape his sporting proclivities had got him into. He leaves a wife and daughter in Sioux City, and two daughters by a former marriage, who live at Springfield, S.D.
September 17,1891 Era The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Charles died last Thursday morning. The child was about three months old and had been sick three weeks with whooping cough.
September 17,1891 Era Married at the Presbyterian Manse, September 15th, 1891, W.G. Macklaen and Miss Viola Wheeler, both of Grant twp. Rev. T.N. Buchanan officiated.
September 24,1891 Era Married at Ida Grove on September 20,1891 by Rev. T.N. Buchanan, S.H. Miller and Miss Minnie A. Downing, both of Galva, Iowa.
September 24,1891 Era Grandpa Tedrow died last Saturday morning at an advanced age at the home of his son in Ida Grove. He had been an invalid for a great many years and was unable to get about except by the use of crutches. He was buried Sunday afternoon, the funeral occurred from the Friend’s Church, the sermon preached by Rev. Jones to a large audience of sympathizing friends.
October 8,1891 Era Last Saturday afternoon Mrs. A.J. Johnston was stricken about four o’clock with paralysis and died within two hours. She and her daughter, Edna, were putting down carpet in the house and Mrs. Johnston was tacking it when her daughter at the other side of the room noticed her fall on her face. Not thinking that any thing serious was the matter she spoke to her mother, who attempted to rise but fell again. Edna then helped her to bed and went for a doctor and Mr. Johnston who was in town, having gone but a short time. Mrs. Johnston gradually failed and died a few minutes before six without having revived after the stroke although she was conscious at the first. Her children who were all in the county except her eldest daughter, Jessie, at Iowa City, were notified at once of the terrible blow that had fallen upon their home. Mrs. Johnston had been in her usual health up to the moment when she was stricken down. She had been subject to attacks of the asthma which had been perhaps more severe during the last two weeks than for some time. Catherine Ellen McDonald was born October 8,1844 in Pennsylvania and came to Iowa with her parents in 1852 to Muscatine County. The family afterwards moved to Cedar County where in 1865 she married A.J. Johnston. With her family she has lived in Ida Grove since the spring of 1882. She was the mother of seven children, all of whom with her husband survive her. Mrs. Johnston was but little known outside the circle of her neighbors and friends who frequented the house, for she was one of these homebodies who gave all her energies for her family and but rarely went away from her home. Funeral services were from the house on Monday afternoon at three o’clock. Rev. B. Jones conducted the services. The remains were placed in the cemetery on the hill.
October 15,1891 Era Frank Williams died at his home Friday October 9,1891, age 74 years, 7 months and 22 days. Joseph Williams was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania Feb. 17,1817. His father died and left him to care for himself when he had attained the age of 17. He came west and working his way, and reached Iowa in 1840 at Dubuque, from which place he came to Linn County and settled near Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He married February 27,1845 to Mary M. Lucore, who still survives him. There was born to them eight children, seven of whom still live, one being dead. He lived in Cedar Rapids until 1880 when he came to Ida County and lived here on his farm until two years ago when he moved into town where he resided until his death. A little over a week before his death he was taken with what seemed to be only a passing illness, but in spite of the best medical care and nursing he grew steadily worse until he died. For the last years of his life he was affected with deafness, a circumstance which imposed a loss he keenly felt, the hearing of the Gospel preached. However, he was faithful in his private devotions and daily prayer and reading of the scriptures. The last morning of his life the companion asked him if he was trusting Jesus, and unable to answer in words, he mutely folded his hands as in prayer as a token of his faith. Later on the writer asked him the same question and in confident tones his strength returning he said “yes” and requested a season of prayer, which he evidently enjoyed a great deal. He was a good man. Everybody says so. He was a good citizen and friend. But known best among his own dear ones, he will be missed keenly as a father and a husband. His kindly attention, his strong efforts to make more comfortable those about him, endeared him to his children and wife as only the kind parent and husband can be endeared. But he has gone, not like a bud unopened, nor life a flower just blooming, but like the ripened grain before the great gatherer. He will be missed in the community, in the family, and yet he leaves behind him blessed memory. His funeral occurred at the home, conducted by Rev. Day, assisted by Revs. H. Smylie and T.N. Buchnan.
October 22,1891 Era Married-By Rev. T.N. Buchanan at the home of the bride in Ida Grove, October 21,1891, Mr. Chas Lovett and Miss Laura Payne. There were only a few persons present aside from the members of the family. The bride received some very beautiful and valuable presents.
October 22,1891 Era Death claimed another last Friday night when Mrs. W.W. White of Logan breathed her last. She had been sick about two weeks, at first with erysipelas and afterwards with pneumonia which latter disease was the direct cause of her death, which occurred at a few minutes of twelve o’clock Friday night. Nancy A. Jorda was born July 6th, 1856 in Eugene, Illinois, where she lived to grow up to womanhood and where she was married to Wm. W. White March 2,1875. Mr. and Mrs. White came to this county with their children six years ago and lived in Corwin twp. until last year when they moved to Logan twp. Mrs. White leaves a husband and five children, aged from 6 weeks to 14 years old to mourn her death. The deceased was a consistent member of the Methodist Church, having joined the Church at the Finley School house three years ago. One of her last acts on earth was to gather her children at her bedside and give instructions for their training in the Christian life and have all who were not baptized by her former pastor, Rev. Fegtlely, now of Charter Oak, be baptized. Services were held in the M.E. Church at Ida Grove by Rev. C.M. Phoenix of Holstein, assisted by Rev. F.E. Day, on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The remains were buried in the Cemetery at Ida Grove.
October 29,1891 Era A.E. Garrett, the young man who was here for several weeks the past summer visiting with the Col. J.M. Fibbs, was killed last Thursday in Montana by the premature explosion of a blast. Mr. Garrett was the chief engineer of a division of the Great Northern Railroad and was at work on extension of that line through the mountains when the accident happened. The body was expected to arrive here tomorrow and will be buried under the rites of the A.F. and A.M. Lodge of which the deceased was a member. The young man was to have been married to Nettie Fibbs of this place in a short time, she is prostrated by this terrible blow that has fallen upon her hopes. The funeral will probably be tomorrow afternoon at the M.E. Church.
November 5,1891 Era Married-Mr. James Little and Miss Maggie Jones were married at Mr. J.R. Baxter’s on November 4th, 1891, Rev. T. Buchanan officiating the small company, but the wedding march was played by Mrs. Baxter and it was a pleasant occasion.
November 5,1891 Era Aaron E. Garrett, the subject of this sketch, was born in Corwall, Pa., October 30,1860. He passed his boyhood there and began his studies in the Millersville Academy, from which institution he graduated with honors. He then took a civil engineering course in the Philadelphia military academy. He came to Sterling, Ill., October 28,1885, and entered the employ of a hardware merchant, in which position he remained for three years, when he entered employment of Chesapeake railway as civil engineer and was soon promoted to the superintendent of construction and remained in that capacity until August last, when he resigned to accept a more lucrative and promising position upon the Great Northern line. He was a member of the A.F. and A.M. and had been advanced to the Royal Arch and Knight Templar degrees. He, at the time of the accident that caused h is death, wa running surveyors lines for a contractor and had just come up to do some of that service when a blast was ready to be exploded. The fuse was struck and all ran to escape danger, he going along with the contractor, who, when he judged them to be safe said, “let us stop her”. But Mr. Garrett said “no” he desired to be more safe and went some 100-150 feet further. But a rock in the range of which he stood struck the right side of the face and skull and he was rendered senseless, from which state he never recovered. He lived in that condition until the next morning near five o’clock when he passed away. He was a noble young man and those who met him on his summer visit were pleased to know so intelligent, ambitious and upright man. He had expected to visit our town again on Thanksgiving, when he was to have been united in marriage to Nettie Fibbs. His letters were full of hope and aspiration, and the suddenness of the blow falls heavily on her. His people consented to interment here and his two brothers attended the funeral. He was buried from the M. E. Church, the pastor performing the ceremony and conducted by the A.F. and A.M. according to which beautiful and solemn ritual his dust was laid to rest to await the resurrection.
November 5,1891 Era Married Smith-Johnson-On Wednesday evening, October 8,1891, Mr. Robert Smith and Ida C. Johnson. The mentioned was one of the most brilliant events that has occurred in Holstein society circles, took place at the residence of the bride’s uncle, Mr. J.C. Kuchel, in the presence of a joyful gathering of relatives and the contracting parties. The bride is the beautiful daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Axel Johnson, one of the members of the Holstein Lumber Co., She is a lady of many accomplishments and her reserved manner and pleasant temperament has won her hosts of friends and respect of the good people of the vicinity. He is one of Holstein’s pioneer attorney’s, who during his six years residence has not only built up a large and profitable practice, but has won the confidence and respect of the good people of the vicinity. The couple will go to housekeeping on Altoona Street which had previously been fitted for their occupancy.
November 5,1891 Era Married-Jackson-Story; At the M.E. parsonage on the avenue, on November 2nd, Geo. Jackson of Schaller and Jane Snory of Odebolt. Rev. Day officiated.
Married-Allison-Moorhouse-At the M.E. parsonage, November 5th, Frank E. Allison and Emma T. Moorhouse of Schaller, Rev. Day officiated.
Married-Kanne-Stange-On November 3, at the Catholic Church by Rev. Father Kelly, Mr. Charles Kanne of Carroll and Miss Eva Stange of Ida Grove.
November 12,1891 Era A nice, big ten pound girl made her appearance at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Safely, in Battle twp. on the 9th.
November 19,1891 Era Fred Knuth and Miss Matilda Paulsen were married on Saturday evening last by Squire Allen and are now comfortably settled at housekeeping in Julius Reimers house on Main Street. Mr. Knuth is one of the pioneer business men of our city and by his steady, quiet and gentlemanly manner has won the respect of the entire community. His wife is the niece of Henry Garms, one of the most prosperous farmers of this locality, and is a lady who is held in high esteem by a large circle of friends all of whom join the Advance in extending the best of wishes to them.
November 19,1891 Era Mrs. Robert Riddle died today at 12 o’clock. She had been sick for some time, but had been feeling better this morning and ate a hearty breakfast. She was quite aged and has a family of grown-up sons and daughters.
November 26,1891 Era Born, on Thursday, the 19th, to Mr. and Mrs. August Nelson, a boy.
November 26,1891 Era The funeral of Mrs. Robt. Riddle occurred last Saturday morning at the Presbyterian Church at ten o’clock. The deceased was in her 68th year and has been a resident of Ida county for two years. She was born in Pennsylvania, where she lived until 1876, when she came with her family to Iowa. They moved to Nebraska in 1882, but returned to Iowa in 1889. She had been a working member of the Presbyterian Church for 48 years. Rev. T.N. Buchanan preached a touching sermon, using the 23rd psalm as his theme. The remains were laid to rest on the hill.
November 26,1891 Era Died-At the home of his parents in Battle Creek, November 22nd, Bertie Hopkins, at the age of 17 years, 5 months, 1 day. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Hopkins and his death was caused by the accidental discharge of a gun October 19th, while he was engaged in duck hunting near Turin. December 3,1891 Era Married-Ross-Fibbs At the home of the bride’s parents in Ida Grove, November 25, Mr. W.C. Ross and Miss Elsie B. Fibbs were joined in wedlock, Rev. J.H. Besore officiating. The groom is a bright, pleasant young man whose home is in Odebolt, where he runs a photograph gallery. He is well and favorably known by many Ida Grove people. The bride has lived here a number of years and is one of our most accomplished young ladies. The newly married pair took their departure for Odebolt Thanksgiving Day, where they will make their home in the future. Their many friends in The ERA in wishing them smooth sailing over life’s sea.
December 3,1891 Era The infant child of Mr. Frank Peterson died on the morning of December 2, after two weeks of suffering from the croup. The funeral services were conducted at the home this afternoon by Rev. T.N. Buchanan. Other members of Mr. Peterson’s family are sick, and in this time of sickness and severe affliction they have the sympathy of their friends. December 3,1891 Era D.C. Shaffer of Silver Creek twp. and Miss Eliza Calderwood were married at the home of the bride’s parents in Logan twp. on Dec. 2, 1891 by Rev. T.N. Buchanan. With so good a host and hostess as Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Calderwood and a goodly number of their neighbors and friends as guests, it was indeed a pleasant occasion.
December 3,1891 Era Mrs. Minnie Hecht, nee Minnie Spike, died in Galva twp., where he parents live on November 21st and buried in the Smith’s Cemetery near Galva. Mrs. Hecht was twenty-sic years of age, and died of consumption, which seems to be hereditary the family, a sister having died of the same disease. For several years she was one of Ida County’s most esteemed school teachers. Death is always sad but seems doubly so when it takes one so young and a wife of husband. The bereaved family has our sincere sympathy.
December 3,1891 Era Died-At his residence in Ida Grove Monday morning November 30,1891, Jns. E. Weaver, age 42 years, 5 months, 23 days. Joseph E. Weaver, was born in Knightstown, Indiana, June 7,1849. In his boyhood he came with his father’s family to Iowa, where they settled in Poweshiek County thirty four years ago. Immediately upon attaining his practice of law. In 1875 he came to Harlan, Iowa where he resided twelve years. In 1880 he married Miss Clara O. Coppedge and in 1885 united with the Methodist Church. He removed to Ida Grove in July 1887 and here he has since resided, associated with his brother in the land and loan business conducted under the firm name of Weaver Bros. During his residence among us he had been prominently identified with the community interests as a citizen and also with the projects of the church to which he belonged, filling most acceptably the office of trustee and long continued as secretary of the board. His health had been impaired for the last few years and during the last two years he had been an intense sufferer. He began to fail rapidly during the summer and in September he visited Grinnell, of which place he always spoke ‘as the old home.” Since his return he failed rapidly, though he did not give up attempting to attend to business matters until two weeks ago. He passed away peacefully on Monday morning last at near 8 o’clock. His wife brings tribute to his memory, the simple, yet very meaningful statement, “Mr. Weaver was always at his best in his home” He was the oldest of eight children, three of whom, a brother and two sisters survive him. He also leaves his parent, a wife and child to mourn his loss. Sunday last he sank rapidly during the day and became unconscious of friends at 4 o’clock. But his last words to his devoted wife were words of cheer of confidence and hope. He was buried from the Methodist Church, the services conducted by his pastor, Presiding Elder Smylie preaching the sermon. The church choir rendered the funeral hymns.
December 3,1891 Era The funeral services of George A. Glenn occurred at the Presbyterian Church Monday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. T.N. Buchanan. Mr. George Glenn was born at Johnstown, NY August 28,1870, where he lived until 1878, when he removed to Iowa. He was a graduate of the Cedar Rapids Business College and spent six months teaching penmanship in California, during the latter part of 1890 and the fore part of 1891. For the past three months he was engaged as professor of penmanship and commercial law in the Nelson Business College in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he died November 27. Typhoid Fever was the cause of his death. Young Glenn was a bright and promising specimen of noble manhood. He was twenty-one years old and was highly respected by all who knew him. He was converted at the camp meeting held here last July and immediately joined the Presbyterian Church, of which communion he was found a faithful member.
December 3,1891 Era Died- At his home in Ida Grove, Iowa on Saturday morning November 28th, 1891 James G. Stewart. Mr. Stewart was born in Londondary, Ireland, January 1st, 1810, and would therefore have been 82 years old if he lived until January. He came to America when he was five years old, the family settling in Harrisburg, PA. IN 1878 he came to Iowa and settled at Des Moines, and three years ago came to Ida Grove. Mr. Stewart was married twice and leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss. During his life he was a quiet man, going about his business in a manner as not to attract attention from any one, though all his actions showed a true Christian spirit. at the age of 19 he identified himself with the church and has ever since been a devout and faithful member of the Presbyterian Church. His funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. T.N. Buchanan officiating. During the last six months the deceased had been confined to the house more or less, the cause of death being asthenia a disease of which not more than one person in a thousand ever passes away. The sand of life just ebbed out, leaving him to pass away as he had lived without a murmur, without a struggle, a noble life well spent, he was called to a higher and nobler sphere.
December 10,1891 Era Died at his home in Blaine twp. December 5th, 1891, Fred N. Richardson. The deceased was born in Northfield, Washington County, Vermont, January 11,1866. He made his home in Northfield until he came west in 1884 and took up his residence in Ida County. His death was caused by inflammation of the bowels. His parents died when he was a mere boy and he was left in the care of his older brothers and sisters. Mr. Richardson was married to Miss Kate Shorrett of Ida Grove on January 20,1886 and leaves a wife and two small children, Frankie May age three years and baby Lee age 10 months, two brothers and two sisters, besides other relatives and friends. The deceased was a man of very high standing in the community where he lived deserving of the heartfelt sympathy which the family is having from all who knew him Services were from the Ida Grove Baptist Church on Monday forenoon at eleven o’clock. Rev. J.H Besore conducting the services.
December 17,1891 Era Mr. and Mrs. Seig Simon are the parents of a brand new girl. As soon as we saw Seig Monday we knew that something was making him smile, but we found out later when he was handing out cigars.
December 17,1891 Era Married-At the office of the county clerk in Ida Grove, December 11,1891, by S.K. Pettit, Gus Hammerstrom and Emma Lindquist, both of Odebolt.
Married-At the home of Jeremiah Dunkelberger in Silver Creek, December 10,1891, Mr. Ezra Coziah and Miss Elmira C. Dunkelberger, both of Ida County. Rev. J. Hamerson, officiating minister.
December 24,1891 Era Died at his home on Taylor Street December 22,1891, Marvin G. Brown, of inflammation of the bowels. Mr. Brown was born at Parma, Jackson County, Michigan on June 1,1842. He lived in Michigan some time and removed with his parents to Illinois, and afterward to Kansas, where he lived until 12 years ago when he cam to Iowa settling on a farm five miles east of Ida Grove. Four years ago he moved with his family to town and lived here until his death. In September 1879, Mr. Brown married and now leaves a wife and two young sons to mourn his untimely death. he had been ailing for some time, but not until quite lately that any serious danger was anticipated. In life Mr. Brown was a kind and honest man and father.
December 24,1891 Era A large number of invited guests gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rogers to attend the nuptials of Mr. James H. Crane and Miss Liddie Rogers. The affair was a very pleasant one and the guests of which there were about 50 enjoyed the fine repast and remained passing the evening hours with pleasant conversation reasoned with wit and repartee. Rev. W.C. Macy of Des Moines officiated. The evening was auspicious of everything except the rough roads. True life is a rough road, yet may their lives be clear and bright as the time when they united their fortunes for real or woe in the struggle of life.
December 31,1891 Mr. and Mrs. Julius Sauer last Saturday welcomed the arrival of the best kind of Christmas present, that of of healthy baby boy.
December 31,1891 Era Married at the home of the bride’s parents in Blaine twp. on Christmas Eve December 24,1891 by Rev. T.N. Buchanan, assisted by Rev. D.P. Day of Turin, Mr. Frank Hawk and Miss Katie Gossler. The Gossler home was well filled with guests to witness the ceremony. The groom is one of our genial and thrifty young men and the bride has been for several years one of the successful teachers of Ida County. December 31,1891 Era
Married at the home of Rev. A.E. Smith on Moorehead Ave. on Christmas evening, Mr. H.A. Kiner and Miss Jennie Johnson. The affair was very quiet and only a few of the nearest relatives were present. Rev. A.E. Smith officiating.. The groom is one of Ida Grove’s promising young men and engaged in the publication of the Watch. The bride grew up in our midst and is a lady in every way calculated to make him a most worth helpmeet. |