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Articles from the Ida Grove Era - 1893 |
January 5,1893 Era Corwin Bossard and Miss Minnie Meritz were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Meritz, fives miles southeast of town, today at one o’clock.
January 5,1893 Era Murder or suicide,-Which? Our people were shocked beyond expression to learn on going to town Monday morning last, that H.C. Patrick, proprietor of the Ida Grove Laundry, had been found dead in his bed on the return of his family from church Sunday evening. He attended church Sunday morning and seemed in his usual good spirits, but, complaining not feeling well he remained at home in the evening. Mrs. Patrick and daughters, accompanied by Mrs. B.H. Cubbage arrived at home about 9 o’clock, and Mrs. Patrick went immediately into the bedroom. She thought Mr. Patrick was asleep, but on touching him found that it was peculiarly cold, and soon discovering blood, her expressions of surprise and fear brought aid, and it was soon found that her fears were only too true;-Mr. Patrick was dead. A jury being summoned the following facts were revealed. The body was in an easy reclining position, prepared for bed while the covering was about half drawn over it. There were two gun wounds in the head, near the right temple and about a quarter of an inch apart. One had gone upward and forward and the other had gone downward and backward. Both penetrated the brain. In the right hand which was resting on the abdomen was a revolver, half clasped in it, while the left hand was carelessly resting on the barrel which was pointed toward the chin. There were no marks of violence of any other kind on the body. The pockets of the pants were turned wrong side out and whatever contents they had were missing, while the bureau drawers were opened and their contents disturbed. The daughters insists that when her father had giver her money for putting in the church collection that night, she had noticed that there was a good deal of silver change in his hand, he holding it out for her to take what she desired. A vial of carbolic acid was also discovered in the room of which the family were in total ignorance. Where it came from is a mystery. Out of these facts it is necessary to form the theory of murder or suicide. The former is hard to support and the latter are loathe to believe. The physicians testify that both wounds were necessarily fatal and that though both balls entered the brain it would be possible for them to be self inflicted. Whether the position of the body was such as it would have been had the act been suicide, was uncertain. The weight of the doctors evidence was inclined to pronounce the theory of murder untenable. There are, however, not a few who cannot believe anything else. They fail to see how a number of things can be reconciled with the theory of suicide and all readily admit that there is no small difficulty in the way of doing so. Yet the theory of murder has quite as many and perhaps more thing in its way. It is difficult, indeed to discover any reasonable ground for assigning such enmity to any one in town and it is also improbable that there were unknown enemies to a man whose life was so well arranged as that of Mr. Patrick, who never appeared in his long residence here to meddle and interfere with the rights or interests of anyone else. We presume that the coroner’s jury verdict comes as neat to satisfying all as it is possible; that he came to his death by two gunshot wounds in the head, inflicted by parties unknown. It is but just to add that even those who hold that there was foul play in his death, are ready to admit that no suspicion can attach to anyone in this city. If such a thing as murder is possible, the enmity that resulted in it runs farther back than his residence in Ida Grove over ten years. On the other hand it is known that of late he has had a number of attacks of despondency, but in any event, and whatever the future may reveal, one thing is admitted that the Era takes pleasure in repeating; a true and loyal citizen a public spirited and honest man, a kind and attentive father and husband is gone from us. The funeral was held in the Friends Church, which he was a member, Last Wednesday, Rev. Barclay conducting the service. He was assisted by Rev. Webster and Day. The church was crowded beyond its capacity, a large number having to stand. The funeral procession was a large one, and was a high testimonial to the esteem and respect in which Mr. Patrick was held.
January 12,1893 Era The home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Quail was gladdened by the arrival of a ten pound son, Tuesday morning January 10. Mother and baby are doing nicely. Dr. Collett was in attendance.
January 12,1893 Era Have you seen Fergus O’Brien since Monday? Some time ago the Era commented on the number of accessions in Jacob’s addition and asked who next. The addition is inhabited by nine families and at that time five boys and one girl had been added to census report, within six months, three of the boys being democrats and two republicans. But now comes Fergus O”Brien and wheels into line with two more boys on Tuesday. His democratic friends suggest that he name one of them Grove and the other Cleveland. “Ferg” enjoys a practical joke about as well as any man living, but when the boys all pile onto him at once he feels like hiding. We suggest that he train the little fellows up to be pugilists that may lick all the democrat boys in Jacobs addition.
January 19,1893 Era Mr. and Mrs. D.W. Blackman are the happy parents of a brand new baby boy.
January 19,1893 Era One of the little twin babies which were born to Mr. and Mrs. Fergus O”Brien last week died on Tuesday. They have the sympathy of the entire community;
January 19,1893 Era Born to Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Brown, on Thursday, January 12,1893, a 13 pound boy. Jim is a happy as a clam.
January 19,1893 Era John Brookbank drove to Ida Grove Monday and brought the casket containing the remains of Rev. Adams child, to this point, from whence it will be shipped east for interment.
January 26,1893 Era F.C. Osman living in Douglas twp. died last week of typhoid pneumonia. He was an old settler in the county though a young man. A wife and nine children mourn his death.
January 26,1893 Era (Silver Creek News) Last Friday evening a young man of usual weight arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Swanson, asking for food and water and shelter for the next 21 years. Nelse wears a broad smile.
January 26,1893 Era The funeral of Mrs. Nicholas Grover occurred last Friday. Death came from a strain from which she never recovered, but grew weaker until death released her. The family have our heartfelt sympathy.
February 2,1893 Era Henry Rickers and Kate Friedricksen, both of Otter Creek twp in Crawford County, were married at the home of Rev. Schug in Grant twp. yesterday and a grand reception given to their family and many friends.
February 2,1893 Era Mrs. George Ferguson living west of town died this morning and will be buried from the Friends church on Saturday at 2.p.m. Mrs. Ferguson was a young woman and leaves a loving husband and four little children to mourn her loss.
February 2,1893 Era (Silver Creek) A bouncing boy at H;. Icheles. We always smoke ten centers Henry.
February 9,1893 Era Just as we go to press the report brought that Jonas Hose died at 4 o’clock this afternoon.
February 9,1893 Era Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bailey, living in the western part of Grant twp. lost their little boy on Tuesday. The funeral will take place today.
February 9,1893 Era Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Towers living on the north side were made happy on Sunday by the arrival of a little girl that will call them papa and mama.
February 9,1893 Era Robert Mein Jr. and Miss Minnie Block were married at the Catholic Church this morning by Rev. Father Kelly. Both parties have lived several miles southeast of town and are among Ida County’s most worthy young people.
February 9,1893 Era One of the saddest deaths that has come to our notice for some time was that of Mr. and Mrs. P.L. Ayers on Monday morning. The little one, which was born on Christmas Day, seemed to have its customary health on Sunday evening and during the night. At about 5;30 Mrs. Ayers, who had been sleeping with the little one in her arms awoke and found it strangled. Although its little body was still warm as in life, its little heart had ceased to beat. The funeral occurred on Tuesday, Rev. Day conducting the services.
February 9,1893 Era Father Dobbins, who has for some years lived with his son J.H. Dobbins in Silver Creek twp. died yesterday of inflammation of the lungs. He was seventy three years old, but quite active until quite lately. The funeral took place today, Rev. F.F. Kiner conducting the service.
February 16,1893 Era Married at Ida Grove, February 15,1893 by S.K. Pettit Mr. Edward Day and Miss Geneva E. Heisler, both of Mapleton, Iowa.
February 16,1893 Era Married-February 15th,1893 at Ida Grove by Rev. A.E. Smith, Mr. J. Hayward and Miss M.A. Seibert, both of Blaine twp.
February 16,1893 Era On Tuesday morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. T.N. Buchanan, occurred the death of Rev. J. Ross Lee, consumption. He had been an earnest worker and patient sufferer and from although all that loving hearts could suggest was done, God called him home. Rev. Lee was born in Carroll County, Ohio on April 15,1859. He grew to manhood in that vicinity and attended Ada College in Ohio. Of that institution he became a graduate in 1882. In 1885 he graduated from Ann Arbor Law School, after which he accepted a professorship with Ada College, holding that position until 1888, when he resigned and moved to Topeka, Kansas. He was admitted to the Kansas bar the same year and practiced law about 15 years when he turned his attention to the ministry and came to Iowa, being ordained by the Ft. Dodge Presbytery when it met in Ida Grove in the fall of 1889. He was called to the Presbyterian Church of Rockwell City where he remained until he was compelled to resign by failing health last June. On April 15,1890 he married Miss Mary Crane of Dexter, Iowa. Their union was blessed with one child, but on January 28,1891, the mother died and left him alone with one their little one, which also died last summer. And now we are compelled to chronicle the death of the last of a nice most happy family. The stroke falls double hard on his near relatives who have had more than their share of sorrow. Funeral services were held at the house yesterday morning conducted by Rev. D.Nicoll. The remains were taken on the noon train to Dexter, Iowa, where they were placed beside the wife and babe. J.M. Lee of Lone Tree, Iowa, brother of the deceased and Rev. Buchanan accompanied the remains to that last resting place. February 16,1893 Era Last Thursday afternoon at four o’clock, death claimed as his own the spirit of Jonas Hose. Mr. Hose had for three years been station agent here until last spring when his health began to fail and he seeking a less confining occupation, engaged in the furniture business in company with J.C. Shad. This for a time seemed better, but the grim reaper had already set his seal on him and soon compelled him to remain in his house, so he sold his interest in the business and since has seldom been seen on the streets.
February 16,1893 Era His death was caused by softening of the brain, brought on by too close and continued application to his work which was such as a cause a constant mental strain. Mr. Hose was born in Oregon, Illinois on October 3,1855, and there grew to manhood when in 1873 he moved to Iowa. For the last 12 years he was in the employ of the C.& N.W Railroad at Mapleton, Danbury and Ida Grove. He was a faithful employee and always held the highest confidence of the company. On May 12,1885 he was married to Mill Nellie McKeen of mason City, and she with a little daughter 6 years of age survives him. Besides these he leaves a father and one brother and 8 sisters. He was a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows and these orders had the funeral in charge on Sunday at 1 o’clock. Special trains were run from Odebolt and Mapleton bringing large delegation of Masons, Odd Fellows and friends from these places. A good delegation from Holstein was also present. Among relatives present were his sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Means of Sioux City, Miss Ella Hose of Des Moines, Mrs. Frank Bell of Dallas Center, M. McKeen of Mason City, and E. Prine of St. Joe, MO. On account of the evangelistic meeting in progress at the Grand Opera house the funeral was held there, and was one of the largest ever held in Ida Grove, the house being packed by those desiring to pay their last respect to the departed.
February 23,1893 Era Married. William J . Lacy of Garfield twp. and Miss Eva Wolfe of Danbury on February 22,1893, by F. R. Moorehead.
February 23,1893 Era William Kroeger of Maple twp. and Miss Anna Madsen of Logan twp. were married before the Justice (Moorehead) yesterday.
February 23,1893 era On the account of the death of my wife, my sale which had been advertised for February 28, will be postponed until March 3. W.H. Gossler.
February 23,1893 Mrs. W.H Gossler, four miles southeast of town, died last night at eleven o’clock. She had been a sufferer of diabetes for ten years but was not considered seriously ill until about a week ago when she returned from a visit with her daughter at Turin, Iowa. On her arrival home her feet began to swell, after which a swelling and pain began to the left hand and arm, this transferred itself to the left side. her end was like her home life, quiet and peaceful to her maker. The funeral will take place on Saturday.
February 23,1893 Era Will Hyatt, a former employee in the Pioneer Office was recently married to Miss Lena Hoaglund of Gilbert Iowa.
March 2,1893 Era Died-at the home of A.D. Creighton on Saturday, February 25th, George H. Jones, aged 24 years, 1 month, 25 days. Mr. Jones was born at Festina Winnesheik County, Iowa on January 1,1869, where he lived until he reached the age of thirteen years when he moved with his parents to Danbury. Here he lived four years assisting his father on the farm and then went to California, where he held a good position as overseer for a land and water company. But his health did not seem rugged enough to stand that climate and the physicians advising him to return to Iowa, he came back in the fall of 1891 an spent the winter with his sister, Mrs. A.D. Creighton. In the spring of 1892 he and his brother went to Doon, Iowa, starting with a mill, during the construction of which he caught a cold which ran into consumption, the disease which caused his death. He was a member of a family of seven boys and seven girls. Mrs. Creighton, Mrs. Chas. Fish, and two other sisters, three brothers and father survive him. The funeral services were conducted from the Catholic Church yesterday.
March 9,1893 Era Married-March 2,1893 by Elder I.E. Boyer, Mr. Geo. D. Daly to Miss Lillie Wilson, both of Ida Grove.
March 19,1893 Era Last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dr. B. Graeser in Grant twp. occurred the wedding of Mr. Charles Dalkins to Miss Elva Graeser. Mr. Dalkins is one of Ida County’s energetic and progressive young farmers, and the bride has heretofore been one of our county’s teachers. the young couple will move to a farm near Danbury immediately to set up housekeeping.
March 19,1893 Era Married-On the 11th day of March 1893 at the Farmers Home, by rev. F. Schug, Mr. Chas. Fisher and Miss Marie Schletinger, both of Ida Grove.
March 19,1893 Era Last Sunday at her home northeast of town occurred the death of Mrs. Louis Clouse. Her health had been delicate for some time, she suffered from the ravages of a cancer, but her death came more sudden and much sooner than had been anticipated. She was a most intelligent and refined lady, loved by a host of friends. Four little children and husband mourn her loss. The funeral services took place at the residence yesterday at 10 a.m. rev. Dr. Woodworth of Sioux City conducting the services, which were attended by a large number of friends.
March 19,1893 Era One of the saddest affairs that the Era has ever been called upon to chronicle took place in Grant twp. last Thursday afternoon in which Henry C. Hurd, lost his life. It seems that for a number of years there has been some ill feeling occasioned over the election of school director in what is known as the Beister district, and this year was no exception. M.L. Ulrich being one of the candidates for the sub-directorship, and Michael Kennedy being opposed to him, they came to have a new quarrel in addition to the feeling which had existed for three or four years. It seems that Mr. Ulrich made the remark that if Mr. Kennedy were not an infirm old man he would give him a severe drubbing. On Thursday morning Mr. Ulrich took his daughter, who is teaching there now to school and the Kennedy boys went to meet him. In the evening as Mr. Ulrich was going back, he met William Kennedy on horseback about twenty rods north of the Hurd house, Kennedy demanding that he get out and settle the matter. Mr. Ulrich paying no attention to him, Kennedy mounted again and rode ahead in the road to near Hurd’s home, when he again dismounted, and this time caught one of Ulrich’s horses. While they were parleying Harry Hurd came out on the road and remarked to Kennedy that he had better let Mr. Ulrich pass on or he might get into trouble for stopping a man on the highway. Kennedy then turned to him and told him not to interfere or he Kennedy would thrash him. Mr. Ulrich then asked Hurd to unsnap the hitch strap which Kennedy was holding the team so that he might drive on. This Hurd did, and while doing so Kennedy dealt him a blow with the same hand in which he held the strap. After this both boys got around in front of the team, and there Kennedy dealt Hurd another blow on the right temple with the bare fist and his brother Michael Kennedy Jr. who had just come up, added another blow. These were all the blows struck and Mr. Ulrich says he did not consider it more than an ordinary set to. Hurd and his brothers who had come up, returned to the house, Harry walking unassisted. But soon after reaching the house he complained of a pain in the head. Dr. Heilman being summoned found him unconscious, but could find no mark on the outside of the head at all. At 11;30 the same evening he died. On Friday a post mortem examination was held and it was found that the right middle meningial artery had been ruptured and the blood clotted on the side of the brain between it and the skull bone. The Kennedy boys were arrested on Friday morning by Sheriff Van Wagoner, and admitted striking Hurd. They were lodged in jail until Saturday, when they were given a preliminary hearing, Warren and Johnston appearing for the state and H.S. Bradshaw and W.A. Helsell for the defense. Sufficient evidence was found to retain them to await the action of the Grand Jury. Their bail was fixed at $1,000 each, which being promptly furnished, they were released. The funeral for Harry Hurd took place on Sunday, the services being held at the Church of God, and conducted by Rev. J.H. Besore, followed by the I.O.O.F. Lodge of which order Mr. Hurd had only a few weeks ago became a member. The funeral was one of the saddest ever held here, and was attended by an immense congregation, not more than about half of those present being able to get into the church, while the services were very impressive.
March 16,1893 Era Mrs. L. Clouse, who has been a patient sufferer for months from a cancer in the breast, died at her home last Sunday. Everything had been accomplished that human skill could devise. Nevertheless death insisted on having his full claim and released the sufferer.
March 23,1893 Era Married at the home of C.A. L. Jensen, March 21,1893, by S.K. Pettit, Mr. Andrew Hansen and Miss Ida H. Hansen, both of Battle Creek, Iowa.
March 23,1893 Era Married on the 15th day of march, by Rev. F. Schug at the home of the brides father, Mr. Ingwert Hollander and Miss Annie Lafrentz, both of Otter Creek twp. Crawford County.
March 23,1893 Era Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Sheldon in Logan twp. are the happy parents of a healthy little girl of usual weight, which made its appearance at their home yesterday morning.
March 30,1893 Era About ten days ago Ernest Alexander and Miss Mary Deal were married at the home of the brides parents in Hayes twp. A very pleasant time is reported. Mr. Alexander is a step-son of Mr. C. Blake and we understand the young couple will live on the old place. Mr. Blake and family moved to town to take a rest they earned by years of hard work.
March 30,1893 Era Mrs. Mary G. Somers died at the home of her son J.W. Somers this morning at two o’clock of old age. Mary Haynes was born in Surry County, NC in February 1811. She grew to womanhood there and in 1829 she married Winston Somers with whom she removed to Champaign County, Ill. in 1834. Four sons were born to them, John W. of Ida Grove, James W. engaged in the pension office in Washington DC where he received his appointment under Lincoln, William H. in the newspaper office at Elkajon, CA, and Joseph W. deceased. Her husband died in 1871, since which time she has been living with her children. She has been living in Ida Grove about three months. Services will be conducted at 5 o’clock at the home this afternoon. Rev. A.E. Smith will conduct the services. The remains will be taken to Urban, Illinois where she will be buried on Saturday. Mrs. JW Somers and Mrs. Isbel will accompany the remains. April 6,1893 Era Our genial painter is more genial than ever. It is a girl.
April 6,1893 Era P. Stainbrook feels very much the same as Lampe; same reason-another girl
April 6,1893 Era Marriage license was issued by Clark Brannan to Hans C. Peterson and Miss Minnie Hare on Monday. April 6,1893 Era Married at the residence of Henry Ashton in Ida Grove, rev. F. E. Day officiating, Mr. Chas J. Beazley and Miss Jessie L. Zupp, both of Washta. The ceremony was performed at 7 o’clock last Wednesday evening April 5. The young couple are among the very best of Washta’s society and manly friends wish them a happy and successful life.
April 13,1893 Era If anyone wasn’t to see condensed happiness let him observe for a moment the facial muscles of W.A. Beaver, whose countenance is exactly a face simile of an illuminated watermelon that you cannot tell the difference until you find the seed. He seems to be swimming in a sea of molasses and all because a little 10 pound boy of the male persuasion insists on calling him papa. Smile on Will, “A good beginning is a thing half done”.
April 13,1893 Era Charles Milligan, son-in-law of P.K. Taylor, who has been sick so long, passed away on Friday evening just before 9 o’clock. He has been a great sufferer for many months. He would have been 42 years old in June next. He leaves a wife and two children. The funeral took place on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the M.E. Church conducted by Rev. Snow, the pastor. The crowd filled the church to the fullest capacity. There was a delegation from the Kane Lodge at Ida Grove, headed by Dr. Besore, who conducted the burial services fro Master Hartman. The boys made a fine appearance in the street, there being nearly 40 in the line of march. Mr. Milligan was an old time resident of these parts, but for years had been living in Kansas until last fall, when he came north to make his farewell visit knowing his days were fast being numbered, as the cold winter came on he was unable to return. He was buried in the Battle Cemetery beside and infant son who died some years ago. Mrs. Milligan is an excellent woman and has the sympathy and respect of the whole community.
April 20,1893 Era A telegram here yesterday announced the death of the father of Geo. T. Williams, at Belvidere, Illinois.
April 20,1893 Era Married at the Lutheran Church in Grant twp, on Sunday April 16, 1893 by Rev. Schug, pastor of the church, Pastor Lothinger and Miss Barbara Staudenmeyer of Ida County.
April 20,1893 Era Married at the residence of the bride’s mother in this city on Wednesday April 19,1893, by Rev. A.A. Garner, Elie Ross of Cedar County, Nebraska and Miss Candacy Payne of Ida Grove. Only immediate relatives of the family were present at their marriage. They will make their home in Nebraska. The groom who is an honest and prosperous farmer is to be congratulated on securing such a good wife.
April 20,1893 Era Mr. W.E. Wooten of LeGrande, Iowa and Miss Genevie Whinery will be married this evening at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Whinery in this city. The bride is one of Ida Grove’s charming young ladies, and the groom has won a treasure. They will make their future home where Mr. Wooten will engage in business.
April 20,1893 Era Death once again made his appearance in our midst. This time he called the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Eubank last Sabbath morning. Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church conducted by the pastor. The interment took place in the Silver Cemetery.
April 27,1893 Era The remains of Mrs. Meyers, mother of Louis Meyers of Grant twp. were brought to Ida Grove for interment yesterday. She had been visiting friends in Pierson, Iowa when she was stricken down with heart trouble, age 70.
may 4,1893 Era Married; Dr. J.E. Conn of this city, and Miss Lizzie Higbe were married at Iowa City last Tuesday. The ERA intimated a few weeks ago that a certain gentleman was soon to forsake his single blessedness and become a Benedict and is now seems that our conjectures were well founded. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a large number of invited guests who warmly congratulated the young couple. The doctor is an efficient and reliable young man in all respects, while the bride is highly spoken of by all who know her as a beautiful and accomplished young lady. They are expected home today and will soon be housekeeping in a neat little cottage on Main Street.
May 4,1893 Era Mr. Abram Spotts, who recently bought and moved into the old McKown estate, to make it the home of his old age, made a short stay He has been feeble ever since he moved and recently was quite ill, till last Sunday p.m. when he went out into the great beyond, leaving his aged wife with whom he had lived and shared the joys of life for a little over 51 years, to finish the course alone. In that time they have raised a large and prosperous family. Mr. Spotts lived to a good old age, and life seemed to close as a candle goes out.
May 11,1893 Era Miss Lizzie Bogue, age 20 who has been employed in the Hotel Schiller for the past year, died of Typhus fever Sunday morning at the home of her brother in law, Mr. Boone, who resides on the Aiken ranch, east of town, Funeral took place Monday and the deceased was buried in the Catholic Cemetery.
May 11,1893 Era John Isenbarger died at his home in Garfield twp. May 5 of tuburcoulous of the bowels. He was aged about 40 years, unmarried and had been for 17 years a member of the Dunkard Church.
May 18,1893 Era Mr. William J. Morantz of Minneapolis, MN and Miss Eva Valley of Des Moines were married at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. King of this city on Saturday evening, May 13,1893, by Justice F.R. Moorehead. The happy couple left for a short stay in Des Moines, after which they will locate at Minneapolis, where the groom will engage in business.
May 18,1893 Era Mrs. J.L. Kingston of Arthur, whose death was noted in the Arthur items, was buried yesterday the funeral conducted by her nephew J.R.H. Latchaw, D.D. of Findlay College. Elizabeth Ross was born in Venango County, Pennsylvania November 22,1841 where she resided until 1853, when she moved with her parents to Cedar County, Iowa. On July 1,1858, she married Jacob L. Kingston by Rev. Daniel Wertz. Nine children were born to them, eight of whom survive, five sons and three daughters. They are Lottie Kepford, Nina Boyer, Gertie, J.W., R.H., Charles, Elie and Ray Kingston.
May 18,1893 Era A very sad death occurred here last Wednesday morning, the wife of Mr. h Westerman, who had been sick for some time by seemed to be recovering nicely, until a day or two before her death, when blood poisoning set in, which terminated in her death. Mrs. Westerman was 28 years old. She leaves a husband and two children to mourn her loss Mr. Westerman has the sympathy of the entire community. The remains were sent to Westside, Iowa for burial.
May 25,1893 Era Born in Aurelia, Iowa a son to Mr. and Mrs. Alf Whinery
May 25,1893 Era The remains of Hon. Robert T. Shearer, formerly of this place, who died suddenly of heart failure, at Lincoln, Nebraska, were sent from there to DeWitt, Iowa for interment last week. He was a member of this bar and represented the county in legislature ten years ago.
May 25,1893 Era Married-Lenoard-Pottiger In Ida Grove May 23,1893, at the M.E. parsonage by Rev. F.E. Day, H.H. Leonard and Miss Anna Pottiger.
May 25,1893 Era A marriage license was issued Tuesday to Daniel Greenwald and Dora Hansen.
May 25,1893 Era A bouncing boy arrived at the home of P.M. Miller Thursday May 18th.
June 8,1893 Era Our city was shocked last Sunday morning by the report that Daniel T. Spotts of Grant twp, had been drowned in a small lake near the little Sioux River, about a mile north of Oto, at 6 o’clock, Saturday evening. Last Saturday morning, Mr. Spotts accompanied by Chas Stickel, Frank Hitchins, Geo. Hutchins and Ollie and Will Spotts started for the Sioux for the purpose of fishing. They had arrived at their destination and some of the boys were pitching the tent, while Dan and some of the rest of the party were seining the lake. They had made one haul and were about to make another when Dan, who had hold of the seine, got in deep water and threw up his hands. The boys called to him to catch hold of the seine and threw grape vines to him that they might pull him out, but he did not seem to heed them and, after a moment’s struggle, sank to the bottom. As his body did not come up again it is quite probable he died from paralysis of the heart. When the news reached this place, a committee of Olympic Lodge, No. 257, K of P, of which organization he was a member, accompanied by the hearse, left for Oto to take charge of the remains and bring them to this place for interment. The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian Church last Monday at 2 o’clock p.m. Rev. A.H Campbell the pastor officiated. The church would not hold half of the numerous friends and relatives who came to pay last tribute to a true friend and neighbor. Daniel T. Spotts, son of Abraham Spotts, deceased, and Mrs. Mary Spotts, was born at Carlise, Penn. April 15th, 1857, and was at the time of his death 36 years, 1 month and 10 days. He came to Battle Creek with his parents in 1880 and for several years had resided on the Soldier. He was an earnest Christian, a liberal, whole souled, high minded man, and a pure and upright citizen and his loss will be deeply felt in all the relations for life.
June 8,1893 Era Mrs. Chas Brooke who has been very low for some time, died last night. her illness was caused by a paralytic stroke some time ago. The funeral will be held at the residence tomorrow at 2 p.m.
June 8,1893 era Married-Riddle-Shirk In Smithland, Iowa, May 4,1893 at the M.E. Church, Mr. James D. Riddle of this city and Miss Maud Shirk of Smithland were married. Rev. J.C. Shirk, father of the bride officiated. After the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the home of the brides parents Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Shirk, where about thirty relatives and friends partook of a sumptuous repast. The happy couple arrived on Monday evenings train and are now housekeeping in their cozy little home on Quimby Street. The groom is a first class young man in every respect and one of our most substantial and enterprising citizens, while the bride it will be remembered was for several years a resident of this place and a graduate of our public school. She is beautiful and accomplished young lady. Jim, take gentle Maud and cherish her, for you have won a treasure.
June 8,1893 Era Guild-Schiller Wedding In Ida Grove at the residence of the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. George Schiller, by Rev. T.N. Buchanan, Mr. Willie E. Guild of Carroll, Iowa and Miss Emma L. Schiller of this city. The ceremony was performed in the dining room of the Hotel which was beautifully decorated with smilax and snow balls. The services was beautiful and impressive, being that of the Episcopal church. Mr. W.O Finkbine of Des Moines acted as groomsmen and Miss Catharine Beckwith of Elgin, Ill. as bridesmaid. The bride and attendants entered from the right through an aisle of silk ribbons, while the groom and party entered from the left through the same. The contracting parties to this union are well and favorably known here, and non stand higher in the estimation or regard of our people. The groom is a prominent business man of sterling character, and the bride is an interesting and accomplished young lady, whose gracious qualities of heart and mind endear her. This happy couple will make their home in Carroll.
June 8,1893 Era Last Monday morning a very happy event took place in St. Mary’s church. Mr. Michael McDermott and Miss Agnes Ennis entered the blissful state of matrimony. We wish the young couple a long and happy life. (Holstein)
June 15,1893 Era William DeVries of this city, and Miss Helen Mueller of Fremont, Nebraska, were married at the home of the bride’s parents in that city today. The groom has been a resident of this city for nearly two years and is the efficient cashier of the Bank of Baxter, Reed and Co. He is finely educated and a gentleman in every respect. The bride is said to be a very handsome and cultured young lady. This young couple intend making an extended trip through the mountain regions of Colorado, after which they will return to Ida Grove to make their future home.
June 15,1893 Era In Silver Creek twp. June 10,1893 Lewis A. Flater, age 51 years, 1 month, 19 days died. Mr. Flater had been in a critical condition for about four weeks, being unconscious most of the time. The faint hopes of his recovery which were entertained by friends and relatives was at last blasted when the g rim monster Death insisted on having his full claim. Mr. Flater was a loving father; a kind neighbor, one with whom the better we became acquainted the more we admired his noble qualities. The funeral services were held last Sunday afternoon by Rev. G.W. Nelson, who spoke words of consolation to a host of friends and relatives who had come to pay their last respects.
June 15,1893 Era In Ida Grove, June 9,1893, Thompson L. Hagler age 73 years died. Deceased has been in failing health for a number of years. Illinois was his native state, but has been a resident of Ida County for the last 13 years, and was an honored member of the G.A.R. and a prominent Mason. He was twice married and leaves a wife and ten children. Last Sunday the funeral was conducted by the Matthew Gray post and the sermon was preached by Rev. Trimble of Odebolt.
June 22,1893 Era Frank M. Bethel, formerly of this office and now editor of the Paulina Times, is expected here today. It seems he though his form was incomplete, in single column style so he comes to Ida Grove and marries one of the fair daughters of our city, Miss Addie Usher, niece of our townsman, D.W. Forbes and this evening will be locked up tighter than a shooting stick and mallet. Rev. F.E. Day will conduct the service. Hoping this form will never get pied and will wear even through life, we extend our hand.
June 22,1893 Era Yesterday Fred Brasted and Estella Gleason were united in marriage at the residence of the grooms parents, Mr. and Mrs. N.R. Brasted, in Silver Creek twp, the ceremony being performed by Mr. Brasted’s brother-in-law, W.F. Gray of Indianola, Iowa. The couple will for several months make their home with the grooms parents while he works Life Insurance, after which their place of residence is not fully determined, but we hope it will be in Ida Grove. Mrs. Brasted is a graduate of the Ida Grove High School, class of 1887, and one of Ida Grove’s most esteemed ladies, having recently been one of the city’s best teachers. Mr. Brasted is also a graduate of our High School, class of 1888, and of the Iowa State University, class of 1893, with the degree of B. P.H. He is one of Ida County’s growing young men of whom we esteem much.
June 22,1893 Era (Holstein News) Gone to rest. W.C. Thode who last winter went to Colorado seeking health, passed away to eternal rest last Wednesday. A message bearing the sad news was received by the friends in the same day. Mr. Thode’s death was a surprise to everyone, but even his friends expecting the sad d end of life so well ordered, although for sometime he had been suffering with that dreadful disease consumption. His brother who went to visit him arrived only a few hours before the end came. The corpse was brought to this city for burial..The funeral took place Saturday morning at 10 o’clock and conducted by Mr. Danker in the Turner Hall. The large funeral was an expression of the high esteem which was held by the friends of the departed, about eighty teems formed into line to follow the remains to the city of the dead.
June 29,1893 Era (Hayes twp) Invitations are out for the wedding of Mary Lund and Alfred Anderson, to take place the 19th, at the Lutheran Church and a reception after the ceremony at the home of the bride’s.
June 29,1893 Era County clerk Brannan issued a marriage license last Saturday to John Walker and Miss Fannie Ann Davidson, both of Silver Creek twp.
June 29,1893 Era Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Cubbage are the happy parents of a twelve pound baby boy, who came last Friday to brighten their home.
July 6,1893 Era (Silver Creek news) Sam Bogenrief is the happiest man in seven states over the arrival of a harvest hand of the usual weight.
July 6,1893 Era Died in Ida Grove July 6,1893, Deva May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Hyatt, aged 4 months, 1 day.
July 6,1893 Era John Walker and Miss Fannie Davis both of Silver Creek twp, were married at Galva last Friday by Rev. Hugh Day. Mr. Walker who is a half brother of James H. Fair, has been batching it on the Goodmanson farm for some years, but now has found a valuable helpmeet, which fact we are glad to note.
July 6,1893 era Arrived, on the evening of the fourth just in time to witness the fireworks, a boy of standard weigh and measure at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Simons.
July 13,1893 Era Born to Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Cloud, on Tuesday, a fine 12 pound boy. All parties doing nicely.
July 13,1893 Era Marriage licenses were issued to Henry Pewe and Sophie Werner; Irving E. Baumgardner and Lina A. Dunfee.
July 13,1893 Era Austin Mote and Miss Nettie Jones were married at Lake City last Sunday. Clark Mote of this city attended the wedding of his brother.
July 13,1893 Era John Foltz and Miss Emma M. Scott, both of Danbury were married last Tuesday at the Presbyterian Church by Rev. T.N. Buchanan.
July 13,1893 Era Married in Ida Grove July 8,1893 by S.K. Pettit, Mr. Joseph Hemer and Miss Eliza Miller, both of Arthur, Iowa. Pretty warm weather, but love takes no note of weather, hot or cold.
July 27,1893 Era (Holstein) Mr. A.E. Smith can be seen smiling about our streets the cause of being the arrival of a fine young daughter to his home. All are doing well.
July 27,1893 Mrs. Fritz Berndt, of Battle twp. died at her home six miles north of this place last Monday, July 24,1893. She had been suffering from gangrene setting in on a bruised foot and her death had been expected for over a week. She leaves a husband and five children ( four boys and one girl) to mourn her death. She was about 47 years, 6 months, and 16 days old, having been born in the providence of Bradenburg, January 8,1846. The funeral was held Tuesday the 25th. Rev. Lawrence of Denison conducted the services. She was a sister to F.W. Krause and Mrs. William Krause of Battle Creek. July 27,1893 Era Died at the home of her parents in Ida Grove, July 23,1893, age 22 years, 1 month, 27 days, Nino Willis Kiner. She was born at Cairo, Louisa Co. Iowa on May 26,1871. Her health had always been delicate, but seldom to a degree of sickness. Her last serious nature from the start, about three months ago, heart trouble seemed to be the cause, and the best efforts of friends and faithful attention of the physician with other medical counsel, failed to arrest the fatal inroad of the disease which finally resulted in her death. Her parents while sorrowing under the shadow of this most severe bereavement, take much comfort in the fact of her Christian faith and preparation for this sad hour. She accepted Christ at a meeting held by the Friends Church last spring and took an active part in the Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society and Sabbath School. Miss Nino was always a good girl, never given to the vanities so largely entrapping the young. During her whole sickness she had never heard to utter on word of complain, ever hopeful, patient and cheerful to within the last hour of life. She was always a lover of her home and for the past five years had been a constant companion of her mother, where ever mother was, Nino was there to care for her, and often sacrificed pleasure in order to add to her mother’s comfort. And being the youngest of 6 children, three boys and three girls, was always looked to with a stronger brother and sisterly care. All the family were present for the funeral which was honorably attended by friends and citizens, Tuesday afternoon at 2;00 o’clock. Services were conducted at the house of her parents by Rev. Barkly Jones of the Friends Church, assisted by Rev. Bleakly. Nino now rests in the cemetery on the hill, waiting for the coming Lord and the hope of the church, the resurrection from the dead.
August 3,1893 Era Mrs. J.D. McCormick of Sioux City and Mr. Peter Wigand of Correctionville attended the funeral of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wigand’s babe on Sunday. It was having good health up to a few weeks ago when it contracted whooping cough which caused its death so suddenly that the distracted parents could hardly realize that it was gone. Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon by Rev. J.H. Besore, assisted by Rev. Bleakly.
August 3,1893 Era Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Cooper came in from Wayne, Nebraska, today with their baby, which died of cholera infantum, and which they brought for interment.
August 3,1893 Era Rev. T.N. Buchanan of this city is walking on tip-toes these days. They have a big 11 pound baby girl at their home since Sunday, and he sees the need of stretching out a little himself. Mother and babe doing fine. Ida Grove can’t be beat at any line.
August 10,1893 Era A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Smith, Saturday August 5. All doing nicely.
August 10,1893 (Battle Creek news) Mrs. Emeline Hunt died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Chas. Ballman, last Monday, August 7. She was about 67 years of and leaves four sons and two daughters to mourn her loss. She was a kind and estimable old lady and will be greatly missed by our people. The funeral was held last Tuesday at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. A.H. Campbell conducting the service.
August 10,1893 Era Born to Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Shearer last Sunday morning, twins, a boy and girl.
August 17,1893 Era (Battle Creek news) Fred F. Smith and wife are celebrating the arrival of a son on the 9th.
August 17,1893 Era (Holstein) Bert Baumgardner is rejoicing over the arrival of a fine bouncing boy who made his appearance last Thursday.
August 24,1893 Era Mr. and Mrs. Frank Carlson are the happy parents of a new boy
August 31,1893 Era Married Thursday August 24, at the home of O. Norton, the bride’s father, Mr. William Pattison and Miss Mary E. Norton, Rev. D. Nicoll officiating. The young people are among the most respected and esteemed of the community where both have long resided. In testimony to this there gathered at the pleasant and hospitable home of O. Norton more than seventy guests. The ceremony was performed by Elder Nicoll at 9 o’clock in the most impressive manner and the large company sat down to the splendid repast which skill and taste had provided, doing full justice to the royal spread. The bride and groom left for Sioux Falls, where they will spend a week or so, being at home to their many friends in Battle twp. next week.
August 31,1893 Era Married at the residence of the brides father, Miss Anna Munz and Rev. Gabriel of Elmwood, Nebraska. Mr. Gabriel is pastor of the German Lutheran Church of that place. A large number of friends were invited, and the presents were many and handsome. Many were the good wishes which followed them to their new home.
August 31,1893 Era Mr. Wangler’s folks had a brad new girl arrive at their home last Thursday.
August 31,1893 Era Many Ida Grove people who were personally acquainted with T. B. Broderick ,who for several years has been running from Carroll to Sioux City, and will be pained to learn that he died at his home in Carroll yesterday. He will be buried at Carroll on Sunday at 10 a.m.
August 31,1893 Era Miss Lou Hallam and Jessie Riddle were married at the home of A.B. Schaeffer in Vermillion, SD, last Wednesday. They are now on a wedding trip through the western states after which they will doubtless make their home. Jess stole quietly away and gave the boys the slip but will surely welcome him and his bride in grand style when they return. Mr. and Mrs. Riddle are two of the most worthy young people whose host of friends the ERA joins in showering rice.
September 7,1893 Era The sad news of the death of Mrs. L. Dunkelberger of Silver Creek on last Monday comes to us, the funeral was held on Tuesday. A husband and three little children survive her and mourn her loss. They have the heart felt sympathy of a host of friends and neighbors, in the hour of their bitterest distress.
September 7,1893 Era Mrs. C.P. Swanson-notice of operation upon whom, was mentioned in these times last week-died Wednesday evening of last week. Drs. Johnson of Odebolt, Williams of Wall Lake, and other consulting physicians were in attendance upon the case, and did all that medical skill could do for the restoration of the patient. The funeral took place last Friday and interment was in the Swedish Baptist Cemetery in northeastern Hayes twp. She leaves a husband and a two year old daughter.
September 7,1893 Era (Holstein) Death again has entered our little burg, Mrs. H. Schneckloth departed this life this morning about 5 o’clock after a couple of months of intense suffering. The funeral will take place tomorrow.
September 7,1893 Era Died, in Holstein, August 30th, Dr. Casto Voss, age 29 years. The deceased came to this place a little over two years ago. A deep gloom rests over the town. The Dr. was well and widely known and loved by all. The cause of his death being hemorrhage of the lungs brought on as a result of over work. Willing hands administered to his wants, but despite skill and kindness his noble life ended in death on the above date. He graduated from Medical school in Chicago, 1889, after which he practiced for some time in Mercy Hospital in Chicago. The funeral took place on Friday morning last. Services were conducted by M.E. Church. What makes this case doubly sad is he was bethroted to Miss G. Gloe of this City. The wedding was to have taken place in about a week’s time. The remains were taken to the train and shipped to Keil, Wisconsin, where the deceased’s home is.
September 7,1893 Era Married at Ida Grove on September 1,1893, by S.K. Pettit, Emil Rohlk and Miss Bertha Schoer, both of Holstein.
September 7,1893 ERA Today at 2 o’clock, Rev. J.D. Bateman united in marriage, C.E. Barnard of Sioux City and Miss Rose Barnes of the residence of the brides parents. The young couple departed for their future home at Sioux City on the 4 o’clock train.
September 7,1893 Era The remains of Henry Wehrman of Sioux City, who died in the Hospital in that city last Sunday were brought to this place and interred in Mr. Hope Cemetery last Monday. Mr. Wehrman was a brother of Mrs. H. Utesch of Rock twp. Woodbury County.
September 7,1893 Era John Bogenrief wears an extra broad smile these days, caused by the arrival of a young man of usual weight.
September 14,1893 Era A wedding somewhat different from the ordinary was witnessed by a number of our people at the pleasant home of E. Edmundson last Friday, when Gavin Crosbie and Miss Eliazabeth A. Edmundson were joined in wedlock according to the custom of the Society of the Friends. Mr. Crosbie is a stranger here but Miss Edmundson is one of our most highly esteemed young ladies.
September 14,1893 Era Invitations have been received here to the marriage of Miss Minnie May Keeler and Robert J. Lee of Rolfe, Iowa, which will take place Thursday, September 21,1893. The bride will be remembered as the oldest daughter of Rev. A.C. and Mrs. Keeler being the Presbyterian Clergyman here about three years ago. Miss Minnie is a beautiful, talented and accomplished young lady and Mr. Lee is to be congratulated on his lucky catch.
September 21,1893 Era Married at Ida Grove September 20,1893, by S.K. Pettit, John Paulsen and Dora Tams, both of Holstein.
September 21,1893 Era Miss Ella Quail, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Quail, who for several years has been stenographer for E.M. Donaldson, was married yesterday in Chicago to Mr. Geo. Hill from Vanderbilt, PA. The young people will make their home in Pittsburgh.
September 21,1893 Era Born to Mr. and Mrs. JC Waugh on Wednesday morning, a daughter; tips the scales at 11 1/2 pounds. Dr. Collett indroduced the young lady to her parents.
September 28,1893 Era Ed. Crockett and wife are celebrating the happy event of the arrival of a little boy at their home. September 28,1893 Era A.C Waterman and wife arrived Monday from Nebraska to visit relatives and friends in Ida County. They were on their wedding tour having been married only the day of their arrival.
September 28,1893 Era Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Steart are the happy parents of a nice eleven pound boy which made its appearance at their home yesterday. This is their first, and to say that Frank is proud is putting it mildly.
September 28,1893 Era George Fisher Dead Our community was shocked last Saturday by the news that George Fisher of Blaine Twp. had died in Sioux City. He was frequently seen on our streets and no one knew of his ailing, although it seems that he had been troubled with bladder and kidney trouble for some time. During the fore part of the week he went to Sioux City to be operated on, but before an operation could be performed he was suddenly taken worse and blood poisoning set in causing death. A letter was sent to his wife saying that he was worse but it reached her only one hour in advance of the telegram announcing his death. George Fisher was born in Middletown, PA, September 2,1851, where he lived to the age of twenty-one, when he moved to Kansas. Here he lived until 1886, when he moved to Ida County. In 1885 he married Mrs. Kate Marker, whom survives him. He was an honored member of the A.O.U.W. lodge and a highly respected citizen, always ready to put himself out to accommodate a friend or stranger. The bereaved wife has the sympathy of a host of warm friends. The funeral services were postponed to Tuesday in order to give time for his mother to come from Pennsylvania, and were held at the M.E. Church in Ida Grove, conducted by Rev. F.E. Day in connection with the A.O.U.W. Lodge. His parents were Edward and Mrs. Hannah Fisher of Pinefor Farm at East Middleton. his wife ad mother six sisters and one brother are left to mourn his loss who are as follows; Mrs. CH Hutchinson of this town, Mrs. McMutrie of Emporia, Kansas; Mrs. Peter Teghtmeyer of Ida Grove; Mrs. D.T. Little of Richfield, Kansas; Mrs. Grace Yarnell of Swarthmore, Delaware County PA; Miss Mary Fisher and Charles Fisher who reside at Pinafore Farm.
September 28,1893 Era The mother of our neighbor, Adam Reuse was buried according to the ceremony of the Catholic Church in Odebolt last Friday. Mrs. Reis would have been 93 years old had she lived until next Friday. A large number of neighbors attended the funeral.
October 5,1893 Era John Schrepfer is wearing a broad smile this week, caused by his frau’s presenting him with a boy on Sunday morning which weighed eleven and 1/2 pounds without stockings.
October 5,1893 Era Died at his home in Ida Grove on Tuesday morning October 3,1893, of neuralgia and lung trouble, John Intveen, in the 34th year of life. Deceased was born in Germany, Rhine providence, November 3,1859, and came to this country in 1882, settling at Carroll. From Carroll he went to Denison and from there to Ida Grove where he married Marie L. Schrader in 1884. They moved to Audobon in 1885, and in 1889 he came back to Ida Grove, having lived here since that time. Five children were born to them, three of whom, with his wife survive to mourn. Deceased also leaves a father, brother and two sisters all in Germany. The deceased was an honest, industrious businessman, respected by all. The remains will be laid to rest in the Catholic Cemetery on Friday at 11 o’clock, the services to be participated in by the Knights of Pythias, and TurnVerians of which societies he was a member.
October 5,1893 Era We have this week to chronicle the death of the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I.N. Shearer, which occurred on Saturday morning. The little one would have been just four weeks old on Sunday. The funeral services were on Sunday at 2 o’clock and conducted by Rev. D.W. Blakely. The parents have the sympathy of all in their sorrow.
October 12,1893 Era The two year old boy babe of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bond in Silver Creek twp. died last Friday evening, from an abscess in the side. They brought his remains to town on Saturday and shipped them to Decatur, Illinois for interment.
October 12,1893 Era An infant son of Jno. Higgins died this morning.
October 12,1893 Era A nice little boy came last Saturday morning to make his home with Mr. and Mrs. D.M. Dunkelberger.
October 12,1893 Era A bright little girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Curvin Bossard on Tuesday morning.
October 12,1893 Era While Mother Gaylord was on a visit with her niece Mrs. Barney Ward last week, she was taken suddenly ill and on Sunday morning she passed away. Her life was well spent and the end peaceful, and her ambitions noble, as a result she was loved by all who knew her. Services were held at the home of Mrs. Ward on Monday.
October 12,1893 Era Married-About thirty invited guest congregated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Quail at 1 p.m. to witness the marriage of their daughter Lizzie to Henning Dahlquist, by Rev. T.N,. Buchanan. Immediately after the ceremony the guests were seated to a sumptuous repast such as Mrs. Quail and her daughters so well know how to prepare. The newly wedded couple took the evening train to Minneapolis, where they will spend a few weeks, after which their location is not full decided. The groom is a worthy young man, and the bride one of our most highly esteemed young ladies.
October 12,1893 Era Mrs. Jane Harrington, of Danbury, was buried at Mapleton Cemetery last Monday. She was the mother of Mrs. H.B. Rathburn and Mrs .W.H. Brady.
October 12,1893 Era Mr. Frank Margeson and Miss Clarrisa L. Betts were married at the home of the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Jas. H. Brown, of Maple twp. Sunday October 8th, 1893. Rev. A.H. Campbell officiating. October 12,1893 Era Archie Gilmore is the happiest man in seven states, Alaska included, over the arrival of a young man of the usual weight, asking for jacket and trousers for the next twenty-one years.
October 19,1893 Era Charles Waldo Higgins, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Higgins died last Thursday morning of congestion of the brain. The age of the little one was five months old and nineteen days. Funeral services were held on Saturday, conducted by Rev. D.W. Blakely, assisted by Rev. J.H. Besore.
October 19,1893 Era George F. Harvey of Ida Grove and Miss Nettie Myers of Battle Creek were married at the home of the bride’s parents on October 15,1893, parents being Mr. and Mrs. John Myers. Rev. A.H. Campbell conducting the service. The contracting parties are well and favorably known in this community having resided here for the past decade. The bride is the accomplished daughter of Hon. John Myers, a retired farmer of this place. The groom is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas E. Harvey and has resided here since his boyhood. He is a capable young man of strict integrity and no mean business qualifications, and is at present connected with the clothing house of Simon Brothers in Ida Grove.
October 19,1893 Era A quiet wedding was solemnized by Rev. F.E. Day at the home of the bride yesterday when Mrs. W.C. Zimpleman was married to Mr. W.S. Booth of Marion, Iowa. Only the immediate friends of the bride and groom were present to witness the happy event. The groom is well known to many Ida Grove people, having been a citizen of this place some ten years ago. At present he is a resident of Marion, where he is engaged in the monument business on a very extensive scale. The bride is well known h ere as she has lived for years in this place. In her business she has conducted with high ability for three years, and in her social and church relations she has found lasting ties of esteem and respect. The only thing which Ida Grove people lay up against her husband is that he takes her away from our midst. They left immediately after the ceremony for a day’s visit with Mr. Booth’s brother at Battle Creek, and leave on this evening’s train to visit the World’s Fair.
October 19,1893 Era The five month old child of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Slater of Maple twp. died last Sunday night. The little one had been sick for sometime and its death was not unexpected. The funeral was held at the residence last Monday. Rev. A.H. Campbell conducted. The entire community will sympathize with the bereaved ones in their irreparable loss.
October 19,1893 era The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Behn, of Morgan twp, Woodbury County, died last Sunday and was buried in the Mt. Hope Cemetery.
October 26,1893 Era Miss Katherine Michels daughter of Gottfred Michels was married last evening to Rev. Samuel Rathke of North Platte, Nebraska. We understand they will depart immediately for their new home.
October 26,1893 Era (Holstein) The smiling face of Mr. Chas Baumgardner may be seen on our streets now days, upon the arrival of a fine young daughter-all doing well.
November 2,1893 Era Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Ida Hadlock and Charles C. Williams at the brides’ home on Wednesday, November 8th. They will make their home in Pueblo, Colorado.
November 2,1893 Era Andrew Anderson has for several weeks been quietly fixing up and furnishing a little cottage on West Second Street. Last Saturday evening he invited Miss Carrie Nelson and Rev. J.H. Besore in to see the home he had prepared, and before the party separated Mr. Anderson and Miss Nelson had been made one.
November 2,1893 Era Mr. Clarence Chappel and Miss Mattie Mendenhall were married at the home of the bride’s parents last Saturday October 28,1893.
November 2,1893 Era (Arthur News) A very happy event occurred early Wednesday morning of last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S.M. Arthur, “ a tiny feather, from the wings of love, dropped into the lap of Motherhood”. The little gentleman is in the best of spirits, and mother is doing well.
November 9,1893 Era Diphtheria is breaking out all around us. A number of cases have broken out in Galva, and we are told that some cases exist in Danbury. The family of James H. Fair in Silver Creek is also sorely afflicted with the dread disease. They have lost two of their children and three more are ill with it at last account.
November 9,1893 Era Married at the residence of the bride’s parents in Grant twp. on October 26,1893, Mr. P.T. Carter and Miss Emma A. Adams. Miss Louise Tenney played the wedding march and at 6 p.m. the ceremony took place in the presence of relatives and friends. The brides uncle Rev. H.B. Clearwater officiated. The groom is one of Ida County’s prosperous farmers and a young man of noble character, and the bride is an esteemable young lady and a favorite among her many friends.
November 9,1893 Era Andrew G. Nyrell and Miss Kristina Westerlund, both of Odebolt, were joined in matrimony by Rev. Chittick, Wednesday morning at the M.E. parsonage. (Arthur) November 16,1893 Era Married at Hotel Schiller, Monday November 12,1893, by Rev. F.E. Day, Will M. Meador and Miss Carrie B. Oakes. Mr. Meador is a farmer in Griggs twp. and the bride is from Cherokee County.
November 16,1893 Era A large number of friends enjoyed the hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Hadlock at the occasion of being the marriage of their only daughter Ida May to Charles Cutter, nephew to our esteemed fellow citizen Noah Williams an cousin of J.W. Reed. The house was beautifully decorated with potted plant and cut flowers, the landscape window of the second parlor being formed into a beautiful tower from the ceiling of which were suspended Japanese lanterns giving a soft subdued light which was decidedly effective. At 8 o’clock the time appointed for the ceremony the first notes of the wedding march were played. The bridesmaids were Miss Mary Reed and Miss Vera Wilcox. The guests were some 65 in number.
November 23,1893 Era Mrs. Mary Hennie, sister of Matt and John Brechwald of this city, died at her home in Omaha of typhoid fever, and the remains were brought to this city for burial on Wednesday. The deceased was born in January 1869 and died Monday night, November 20,1893. She had always lived in Ida Grove until about two and a half years ago when she married and removed with her husband to Omaha. She leaves a husband and one child to mourn her death. The funeral was held Thursday morning from the Catholic Church.
November 23,1893 Era Jim Johnson and family of Blencoe were here to attend the funeral of Chas. Wilson’s infant child last Sunday. (Battle Creek) The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. C.N. Wilson died last Friday n night and was buried Sunday.
November 23,1893 Era Mr. Hector M. Baxter and Miss Alice J. Squyer both of Maple twp. were married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H.D. Squyer last Wednesday November 15,1893, Rev.A.H. Campbell officiating. These two young people are well known to all of our people, the bride having resided here since her childhood, being the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace D. Squyer. She is a beautiful and accomplished young lady and will make a worthy helpmeet to Mr. Baxter. Hector is a young man of sterling qualities and strict integrity, the son of Mr. and Mrs.H. Baxter of Maple twp.
November 30,1893 Era Died at her home four miles south of Ida Grove, Mrs. Elizabeth Young, last Thursday morning from apoplexy. Mrs. Young was a lady highly respected by all who knew her, and a large circle of friends mourn her loss. The remains were on Friday evening taken to Enon Valley, PA, where they will be interred besides other relatives. Her son W.S. Young accompanied them.
November 30,1893 Era Prof. Gould was called to Ackley Sunday evening by receiving word that his mother was at the point of death at that place. He has since written that she died before he arrived there.
November 30,1893 Era C.R. Myrick of Chicago, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. E.B. West, died at his home last Thursday.
November 30,1893 Era News was received too late for the “items” last week of the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Churchill, on November 19. The young gentleman was born on Illinois soil in Dundee, Illinois at the home of his grandparents. He is not expected to appear at his Iowa home until the coming spring, at which time he will be accompanied by his mamma and little sister. He will be introduced as Perry Churchill. Mother and son are doing well.
December 7,1893 Era Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Stewart, four miles south of town, are mourning the death of their three month old babe which died on Tuesday of inflammation of the bowels.
December 7,1893 Era Theodore Rohwer and miss Kate Brechwald were married last Wednesday and at once began housekeeping. They are two of Ida Groves worthy young people, who have the best wishes of all who know them.
December 7,1893 Era Married at the home of G.W. Blazer by Rev. F.E. Day, Mr. A.M. Willey and Miss Amanda Juelfs both of Silver Creek. The groom is the son of A.W. Willey, a prosperous farmer and is a most worthy citizen. The bride is the daughter of Jacob Juelfs, and h as a large circle of friends who join in wishing them well.
December 7,1893 Era On Sunday November 19,1893, at 3;30 p.m. at her home in Highland, Mrs. Cora J. Shaw died, wife of William H. Shaw. Mrs. Shaw was born November 11,1864, and was married March 4,1889. She lived among us only a few months, all of this time an invalid, and much of the time suffering, yet she had endeared herself to very many in the community and will be sadly missed, not only in the home circle but among the neighbors and friends. She came to Highland from Odebolt, Iowa in March 1893, with her husband and her mother’s family, already the victim of a progressive lung trouble, which even in this health giving air could not be arrested. She faced the inevitable with calmness and with Christian courage and patience. The funeral service was held at the family home on Thursday, Rev. S.A. Norton conducting the service. The burial was at Redlands. Mrs. Shaw, nee Cora Cole, will be remembered by many of our people as having lived in Hayes twp. since 1876 until her marriage when they moved to their farm in Blaine twp. where they lived until about a year ago when her failing health made it necessary to leave the farm, and move to Odebolt. She was a lady of sweet disposition and endeared herself to all who knew her. This added to her death in the prime of her life.
December 6,1893 Era Last evening at ten minutes past eight occurred the death of W.A. Noble at his home on Taylor Street. Although apparently perfectly healthy and strong he had considerable trouble with his stomach during the last year. But nothing was considered serious until a week ago yesterday when he was taken very suddenly. HE suffered intense pain up to Monday but since rested more easy. His death was caused by cancer of the stomach, which he inherited, coupled with stomach trouble. This was the only serious illness he had. In the death of Mr. Noble Ida Grove loses one of its best and most loved citizens. For 25 years he has been a professed Christian and a staunch supporter of the Presbyterian Church. a man against whom nothing can be said. IN him not only one but many poor families in town lose a friend who never turned a deaf ear to their entreaties. His was a most beautiful character. When he was first taken sick and physicians did not consider him so dangerously ill, he said “May I never get well but it makes no difference, everything is in good shape and I am ready to go.” He was born in Greenswood, Indiana on April 23,1836, he lived there until age 17 when he moved to Indianola, Iowa with his parents. On May 15,1857 he married Miss Eliza C. Spry at Hartford, Iowa where he engaged in business as a dry goods merchant until the war broke out and he enlisted and served fifteen months, after which he moved to Indianola, where he lived until February 1884, when he moved to Ida Grove and since been engaged in the lumber business. Mrs. Noble, a daughter of Mrs. G.M. Harvey, of Ute and a son, B.S. Noble who was engaged in business with him, survive him.
December 6,1893 Era Mr. Eli Beers and Miss Bertha Buer of Morgan twp. were married last Thursday November 30,
December 6,1893 Era Well, still they come-about four a day of nearly so. Our citizens on last Thursday were surprised to learn that four new babies had come to town to stay. Good. The more the merrier, the happy parents being; C.L. Wilson, who is rejoicing over a fine, bouncing boy; Chas Miller, who is glad a young daughter came to his home; Dan Rice, who is also glad over the arrival of a fine baby girl; and the other-well, we’ll not attempt the name; it is beyond our spelling, but the happy parents rejoice just the same.
December 6,1893 Era (Holstein) A sad and fatal accident occurred near Quimby on Thanksgiving Day when Lee Cantine was in act of cleaning a Winchester rifle, not knowing that one of the barrels was loaded, while working with it, discharged the bullet, and entering the side of Mrs. H. Cantine, a brothers wife. Her sufferings were intense until about 4 o’clock Friday morning, despite all that kind hands and medical skill could do, death ended her pain, and a young beautiful life went out in death as a result according to our way of thinking, carelessness, if not criminally so. The young man takes the result very hard. December 14,1893 Era Married at Ida Grove, December 12,1893, by S.K. Pettit, C.P Swanson and Anna Peterson, both of Arthur.
December 14,1893 Era A very pleasant although quiet wedding took place at the home of Mrs. Ida Drake yesterday afternoon in the presence of a few immediate relatives of the family. Promptly at 4 o’clock the bride, Miss Kate Woodling, and the groom, Romain wilcox assisted by the groomsman, B.E. Wilcox and the bridesmaid, Miss Mable Drake. Rev. T.N. Buchanan Immediately after the ceremony and exchange of congratulations, the company was invited to the dining room where tables were found loaded with a sumptuous display of cakes, turkey and various kinds of fruits awaiting them. The bride since childhood has made her home with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Bossard, and is one of Ida Grove’s most honored young ladies. The groom is the son of Lyman Wilcox of Blaine twp, where he has grown to manhood. he is a young man of good habits and indomitable pluck and energy. The newly married pair with the bride’s father and cousin, Norton Houser left on the evening train for Scranto, PA, where they will visit for several months after which they will return and settle down on Mr. Wilcox’s farm.
December 14,1893 Era Mr. Geo. A Hutchins and Miss Agnes Crawford of Garfield twp. were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Crawford, last Wednesday December 13,1893.
December 14,1893 Era Mrs. Elmira Smith, wife of our townsman Hugh Smith, died at her home in this city Wednesday morning, December 6, at 8 o’clock. She had been sick for about a week and her death was not wholly unexpected. Mrs. Smith having been born July 1,1829, was at the time of death, 64 years, 5 months, 5 days. and had resided in this community for nearly 20 years, being one of our pioneers. She was a kind and obliging lady, beloved by her acquaintances. The funeral was held at the M.E. Church last Friday at 2 p.m. with Rev. S.L. Eddy officiating. The body was laid to rest in the Mt. Hope Cemetery.
December 21,1893 Era Charlie Macomber is the proudest man in town this week all caused by the arrival of a bouncing boy at his home on Monday morning.
December 21,1893 Era Married at the home of Mr. George Johnston, four miles east of Ida Grove on Tuesday, December 19,1893, were Mr. Oliver McGonigle and Miss Annie Edgar. Rev. T.N. Buchanan officiating. A house full of relatives and friends were present to congratulate the young couple. Mr. and Mrs. McGonigle have many friends in this locality who will wish them well in their new life and Kansan home whither they expect to go in a few weeks.
Fred Flater and Miss Lizzie Higgins went to Holstein last Sunday and on their return surprised their friends by announcing they had joined hands in marriage. They have not decided as yet where they will live but their host of friends wish them well wherever their lot my be cast.
December 21,1893 Era At the Methodist parsonage, Rev. F.E. Day officiating, Mr. Charles Corkhill and Miss Myrtle Frances, both of Galva twp, were united in marriage. The young couple are two of the best known of the deserving people of that pleasant community and the best wishes of a host of friends attend them. They will spend a month at Jefferson, Iowa and will then settle on a farm near Galva.
December 21,1893 Era Born September 17,1893 to Mr. and Mrs. Sol Johnson, a son.
December 21,1893 Era Jesse Aduddell died at his residence in this city last Sunday December 17,1893, aged 74 years, 9 months, 20 days. He had been sick for sometime and his death was not altogether unexpected. He was born in Guernsey County, Ohio on February 27,1819, where he resided for thirty five years when he moved to Illinois. In 1865 he came to Jones County, and moved to this county about 15 years ago locating on a farm four miles north of this place, in the Battle Creek Valley. About five years ago he moved to Battle Creek were he has since lived. His faithful helpmeet Mrs. Stacy Aduddell and only son George, all survive him. “Uncle Jess” as he was known was an obliging and sociable old gentleman, beloved by all who knew him. He had for many years been a member of the Methodist Church and died clinging to his faith. Funeral services were held at his residence on Monday at 2 p.m. Rev. S.L. Eddy officiating. December 28,1893 Era Marriage licenses were issued to A.S. Wiley and Emma Wagoner, and Louis Stender and Theresa Putzier.
December 28,1893 Era Married in Sterling, Illinois, December 20, Fred W. Forbes of Ida Grove and Miss Blanche Overholser of Stering, Illinois.
December 28,1893 Era Jacob Koehler buried his wife last Friday at Odebilt. She leaves a husband and four week old babe. A large number of friends from this vicinity attended the funeral.
December 28,1893 Era Geo. W. Booth of Garfield twp, and Miss Eva Rogers, of Maple twp. were married at the home of the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Rogers on December 26,1893.
December 28,1893 Era Mr. Will Waite and Miss Flora A. Hoyt of Maple twp. were united in marriage on December 25,1893. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. O.A. Hoyt. |