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January 4,1894 Era Henry Gummow, of Galva, and Miss Anna Johnson of Schaller were married at Sac City on December 26,1893 by Rev. C.A. Berger.
January 4,1894 Era Rev. and Mrs. Smylie went over to Early yesterday were he officiated at the wedding of Miss Ethel Graham and Mr. Mason of Cedar Rapids. Miss Graham has many friends and acquaintances in Ida Grove who wish her the full measure of joy in her new relations.
January 4,1894 Era Perhaps a little more light is thrown on the mysterious death of J.C. Alton, which is reported by Dr. Moorehead. The doctor informs us that when living here he was subject to heart trouble which was so serious that he expected the end to be sooner of later by that disease. It is sad to think of his death occurring while alone and unattended, but his relatives and friends will surely take more consolation in that thought than in thinking that he met it at the hands of assassins.
January 4,1894 Era Last Sunday the family of Alex Quail received word that their daughter, Mrs. Ella Hill of Pittsburgh, Pa, was not expected to live. Mrs. Quail took the first train to attend her, but next morning by the time she reached Chicago where she was met by Miss Margaret Quail, word was recieved that she was no more. The two proceeded to Pittsburgh to attend the funeral. Mrs. Hill was born in Washington County, PA on April 4,1869, where she lived with her parents until their removal to Ida Grove. Here she grew to womanhood and for the last four years followed the occupation of shorthand and typewriter until her marriage to George Hill of Vanderbilt, PA on September 23,1893. She was well known and highly respected by all as a worthy young lady and her many friends in Ida Grove will keenly regret to learn of her early death.
January 11,1894 Era Mathias Clouse of Ida Grove and Miss Sarah Garrand were married at 822 Douglas Street in Sioux City, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock by Rev. Marc W. Darling. Friends to the number of twenty were present and sat down to an elaborate dinner after the ceremony. The newly married couple will go to Ida Grove live.
January 11,1894 Era Mr. and Mrs. Barton of Corwin twp. mourn the death of an infant child. The funeral was conducted this afternoon by Rev. Day.
January 18,1894 Era A very small young man came to the home of Geo. Craft last week to make his home. He was welcomed as little strangers direct from Babyland usually are.
January 18,1894 Era Ora Ross, a young man of about 20, who has been living with his uncle, Rev. A.F. Hahn of Garfield twp. died last Monday. The remains were taken to Correctionville for burial.
January 25,1894 Era Married at the residence of F.W. Meyers in Ida Grove, January 23,1894 by S.K. Pettit were Elmer M. Riddle and Miss Lydia Drummond all of Midway, Iowa.
January 25,1894 Era Henry Wernimont, who was a resident of Ida Groe several years ago and is well known to many Ida County people was married to Miss Anna Krause of Carroll last week.
January 25,1894 Era Births; Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Reed, on Sunday January 21,1894, a boy Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Hostler, on Monday January 22,1894, a son Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Buck on Wednesday, January 24,1894, twins, a boy and girl
January 25,1894 Era Mrs. Jeremiah Young died at her home in this city on Tuesday, January 23,1894. The funeral took place on Wednesday.
February 1,1894 Era Prof. and Mrs. C. Wents were made happy this morning by the arrival of a nice little girl at their home.
February 1,1894 Era Married at the Catholic church in Ida Grove at 11 o’clock on Wednesday, January 30,1894 were Phillip J. Sacquety and Nina Nellie Mehan. Mr. Sacquety is an enterprising young farmer and farms north of town, Miss Mehan is the daughter of Benjamin Mehan, of Hayes twp. In the afternoon and evening a reception was given at the residence of the bride’s parents, which was largely attended by friends of the contracting parties.
February 1,1894 Era Mrs. Mina Estelle Brower, wife of Chas Brower of this twp. (Battle) died at her home January 22,1894, and buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery last Thursday. Mrs. Brower was about 30 years old and had been enjoying good health until taken sick with pneumonia which brought about her demise. Mr. Brower has the sympathy of the entire community.
February 1,1894 Era Mrs. Adeline Eells died at her home in this city (Battle Creek) on Sunday January 28,1894, aged 62 years, 3 months, 5 days. She was born in Cattaraugus County, NY October 23,1831, and was married to Amos G. Eells at Cadiz, Wisconsin on January 19,1854. She united with the Christian Church about 20 years ago and has resided in this place for nearly ten years. For the past six years she has been an invalid having met with an accident, which rendered her right foot useless. On June 16,1891 she was called to mourn the death of her husband. She leaves 11 children, 11 grandchildren, and 2 sisters to mourn her death. The deceased was a kind affectionate nature and greatly beloved of her large circle of friends. The funeral occurred at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. A.H. Campbell officiating.
February 8,1894 Era Mrs. D.A. Pattison of North Maple twp. died yesterday afternoon. The funeral will take place at the house tomorrow (Friday). Mrs. Pattison was a woman much beloved by all who knew her. She leaves a husband and a son, about five years old who mourn her. Other relatives in this area are; a sister, Mrs. George Shoup of Manning, Iowa; and two brothers, John and Frank Schumaker of Charter Oak, Iowa. The deceased was one of the best known and most highly respected ladies Maple twp.
February 8,1894 Era Mrs. Fred Brasted who has been in a critical condition for some days yesterday gave birth to a premature baby, which though feeble and weighing but three pounds is still living. Mrs. Brasted’s life hung in the balance yesterday but she in now considered on the way to recovery.
February 8,1894 Era Mrs. H.L. Wink died at her home in Garfield twp. from Typhoid Malaria last Saturday February 3,1894. She had been sick only about a week and her death was not expected. The remains were taken to her former home at Sterling, Illinois for interment last Sunday night. She leaves a husband Mr. Howard I. Wink, and a brother and sister, Mr. T.H. Powell and Mrs. M. Hartman in this vicinity to mourn her loss. Her parents and two brothers reside in Sterling.
February 15,1894 Era Died; at the family residence in Ida Grove, Mrs. G.W. Buck, aged 40 years, 3 months, 5 days. Margaret Marthena Griffin was born in Medina County, Ohio on November 7,1853. Her parents moved to Jones County, Iowa when she was two years old and she lived there until she was sixteen years old when they moved to Fremont County, Iowa. She had always been a lover of church and Sunday School work and here in her 17th years she professed conversion and became a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of which death she was a member until death. She was married July 3,1875 to Gilbert W. Buck and with him lived in Mills and Pottawottamie County until 1881 when they moved to Ida County, settling in Douglas twp. where they resided until 2 years ago when they moved into Ida Grove. She was the mother of six children, two girls and four boys, all of whom survive. Doubly sad seems the fact that the youngest of these are twin babies, three weeks old. In addition there mourn her two stepsons, whose testimony concerning her is “ she wa a mother indeed to us”. Since coming to Ida Grove she has been feeble in health and though she lived two years among us, her circle of acquaintances was not as large as was her lot elsewhere, for she made friends of those who were privileged to know her untimely. Funeral services were at 2 o’clock in the Methodist Church, conducted by Pastor Day who read an appropriate eulogy and delivered a fitting sermon.
February 15,1894 Era The families of Milton Anspach and W.S. Young are each rejoicing over little boys that have called for entertainment during the last week.
February 15,1894 Era Alex McHugh received a telegram from Jas. Taylor of South Riverside, CA, informing him that his father Jones Taylor Sr. had died there on Sunday. Mr. Taylor was a former well known and highly respected Ida County resident, and for about 6 years was a member of our board of supervisors.
February 15,1894 Era On Saturday night occurred the death of Mrs. Emily Jones. Her demise was caused by cancer and inflammatory rheumatism. Mrs. Jones was a widow who has been making her home with her sisters, Mrs. Geo. W. King, Mrs. H.G. Zimmer. The funeral occurred on Monday at 2 p.m. and was conducted by Rev. F. Schug. The deceased was a lady much respected by all.
February 15,1894 Era Mr. John Sherrill and Miss Jennie Mendenhall both of Battle Creek were married at the home of F.A. Cattermole last Thursday evening. They are both among Maple twp. best known young people. Mr. Sherrill is one of Ida County’s prosperous farmers, and his bride has for several years been a successful teacher. The young couple will begin housekeeping about March 1st on the Empey farm four miles southwest of Battle Creek.
February 15,1894 Era A very pleasant wedding took place at the home of Mrs. C. Carr in Hayes twp, on February 14,1894 when her son, Enos J. Carr and Miss Sadie E. Lichtenberger of Grant twp were married by Rev. A.C. Garner. After the ceremony the guests in number of sixty partook of the good things of life which go to satisfy the inner man. For the writer to describe the many delicacies set before us would simpy be doing an injustice to the hostess. In the evening quite a number of young people gathered for the purpose of having a good time, and a royal good time they had, remaining until the small hours of the night when they dispersed to their several homes, after wishing the bride and groom many years of joy and happiness.
February 15,1894 Era (Holstein) It has become our sad duty to report the death of E.T. Ennis, a gentleman who was most highly esteemed in our community. Last Thursday as he was getting into his wagon to start home, he suddenly staggered and fell backwards. he was carried into Greve and Wents store and medical aid was summoned at once. All that skill could do was done for him, but without avail, and a very short time later her expired. Mr. Ennis had not been feeling well for sometime, but the immediate cause of death was a ruptured blood vessel. The funeral was held from the Catholic Church last Saturday at 10 a.m.. M. Ennis leaves a large and excellent family behind to whom we extend our sympathy.
February 22,1894 Era Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Keehn are the happy parents of a baby boy that made his appearance at their home last Friday.
February 22,1894 Era A quiet wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Fetrow yesterday when their daughter Ida May was married to Henry O. Desing. Rev. J.H. Besore officiating. The contracting parties are both well and favorably known to a host of friends who unite in wishing them unbounded joy and prosperity through life’s journey. February 22,1894 Era Died at his home in Ida Grove on Monday, February 19th of pneumonia, W.C. Boye, aged 44 years, 4 months, 12 days. The sad news of the death of W.C. Boye was announced to our people on Monday morning. He had been ailing for some time, but he was not taken seriously until last Wednesday. He had been having charge of the Ida Grove cemetery, and although not able to work at the time he became alarmed on Wednesday lest those working on a grave should not get it completed in time so he secured assistance and got his horse hitched up, drove out to the cemetery and took work upon himself so that he became overheated. This brought on pneumonia. Mr. Boye was born in Germany on October 6,1849 and when eleven years of age he removed to Davenport, Iowa with his parents, where he grew to manhood. Since then he has lived at various places until about 6 years ago when he came to Ida Grove. On November 29,1884 he married Miss Amanda Westfall at Sabetha, Kansas, who with six children survive him. Mr. Boye joined the Methodist church at little over a year ago and during his last illness was peacefully resigned to his death, expressing the strongest confidence in the Christian’s hope. All will remember Will as a kind, honestly sincere and faithful man. The funeral took place at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the M.E. Church with Rev. F.E. Day conducting the service.
February 22,1894 Era Milt Anspach is the happiest man in the twp. over the arrival of a young man who came to his place on Tuesday last. We understand he is a man of usual size and weight.
March 1,1894 Era The little child of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brasted died Wednesday and was buried on Thursday.
March 1,1894 Era Mr and Mrs. Andrew Anderson are rejoicing over the advent of a son.
March 1,1894 Era Mamrried Feb. 26th at the M.E. parsonage in Ida Grove by Rev. F.E> Day were John Buist and Wilhelmina Prestin of Odebolt. The happy couple returned to Odebolt o the 6;34 train and will settl e on a farm in Wheeler twp.
March 1,1894 Era This morning our people wre saddend by the announcement of the death of Zoa, the five year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Fobes. She had been sick only a short time and but few knew of her serious illness. Mr and Mrs Flobes have the heartfelt sympathy of a host of friends.
March 1,1894 Era At the home of his son in this city Feb. 22,1894, of paralysis of the brain, M.K. Cooper, age 65 years, 6 months, 7 days. The deceased was born at Louisville, KY, and went to Indiana at an early age. He was married in that state and resided there till he moved to Coydon, Iowa and from thence to Ida Grove in 1876. Here he resided until about three years ago when he removed to Sioux City where he has since lived. In January last he came to visit his son George, intending to spend the winter here, but man proposes and God disposes, and he has been called to his final home. He was a member of the Masonic Fraternity for over 30 yeasr. He leaves behind to mourn his loss and cherish the memory of nine children, all grown to manhood and womanhood. The funeral services will be held today at 2 o’clock at the Methodist Church. (Wayne, NE Democrat)
March 1,1894 Era Mrs. Frank Peterson whose serious illness was mentioned last week, died on Friday morning. Mrs. Caroline Peterson was born in Hofmantorp, Sweden on the 13th day of February, 1852 and came to this country when 21 years of age, and resided in Sycamore, Illinois until 1882, after which time she came to Ida Grove. On the 23rd of October 1875, she married Frank S. Peterson at DeKalb, Illinois who with seven of the nine children, which were born to them, mourn her death. Mrs. Peterson was baptized February 23,1852 and confirmed April 21,1867 in the Lutheran faith. Since her residence in Ida Grove she joined the Presbyterian Church of which she has been devoted member up to the time of her death. She was peacefully resigned to her death with the assurance of the strongest confidence in the christians hope.
March 8,1894 Era Leonard Elliot died at the home of his son, John Elliott on Second and King streets last Saturday, from old age. Had he lived until the 15th of this month he would have been 75 years old. The funeral took place on Sunday.
The many friends of Mrs. .J.E. Weaver will be pained to learn that she has been called to pass through the affliction of her mother’s death, which occurred in Rogers, Arkansas last week of pneumonia. Owing to the trains being delayed by a blizzard, Mrs. Weaver did not reach there in time for the funeral.
March 8,1894 Era Married at the home of John Carter in Ida Grove, March 4,1894, by S,K Pettit, Albert Croxell and Miss Gertie Ashmore of Correctionville, Iowa.
March 8,1894 Era Art Bagenstos and Daisy Hawn were married on the evening of February 28,1894 at the residence of the bride’s father, J.M. Hawn.
March 15,1894 Era J.L. Bleakly wore a broad smile as he was waiting on his customers on Monday. But his cup of joy was so full he could not long refrain from handing out the treats and remarking “Its a girl”.
March 15,1894 Era The joyous occasion which calls forth these lines was that of the marriage of Chas W. Dowling and Miss Cora Noll, at the residence of the brides parents Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Noll in Blaine twp. where there assembled about 100 guest to witness the ceremony. At three o’clock the wedding march, by Mrs.J Webb, made the air melodious and the hearts gay, and the contracting parties led by Rev. G.W. Nelson, the officiating pastor. The young people remained for the evening, engaging in games and happy pastimes, each wishing the nuptial pair a happy and prosperous journey as they took their leave near midnight’s holy hour. The groom is well and favorably known throughout the community as a man of industrious habits. The bride being equally well known as a lady of fine accomplishments having been a teacher in our district schools for a number of years.
March 15,1894 era At Ida Grove March 14,1894 by S.K. Pettit, William A. Mann and Miss Mary E. Maher, both of Battle twp. Theyare among the most highly respected young people of that locality and have a throng of friends who wish all the joy possible in their new relation.
March 15,1894 Era Yesterday at the home of Rev. E.A. Smith, occurred the wedding of W.H. Perkins and Miss Carrie Houser, Rev. Smith officiating. Both the young people are well and favorably known. Mr. Perkins is the son of R.G. Perkins of logan twp. and his bride is one of the county’s successful teachers. They have not learned where they will reside but extend congratulations.
March 15,1894 Era At the residence of Frank Harvey in Ida Grove on March 14,1894 by S.K. Pettit, Martin H. Berkemire and Miss Annie Pierce, both of Danbury.
March 22,1894 Era A bright little girl the first child, made her appearance at the home of E.L. Alexander and wife on Sunday morning. The little lady furnishes just cause for the abounded joy that has deemed itself manifest in the smiles that have since wreathed the countenance of papa Alexander.
March 22,1894 Era Married at the Methodist parsonage on Sunday March 18, were Mr. W.B. Barham of Arthur and Miss Lillie Johnson. Rev. Day officiating.
March 22,1894 Era Dr. Heilman reports triplets at the home of Alex. Anderson in Silver Creek. They arrived on Monday, and all three are alive and well. They are two boys and one girl. The boys weigh is and six and one-half, while the girl weighs seven pounds. The mother is doing well, and the children bid fair to live on the earthly footstools for many years to come. The birth of triplets is so rare that these are said to be the first triplets ever born in Ida County. A good premium should be offered at the county fair next fall for the nicest set of triplets born in Ida County. Who says the population of Ida County is not growing!
March 22,1894 Era We understand that a wedding will be performed at the home of H.H. Tourgee before these items are published-on Wednesday afternoon, Mr. Butler of Sioux City, (formerly of Schaller) and Miss Steele, adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. HH Tourgee, being the happy couple. Rev. O.F. Chittick performed the ceremony.
March 29,1894 Era Married at Ida Grove, March 23,1894, by Rev. Smith, Mr. Thomas Raferty and Miss Reka Bogge, both of Odebolt.
March 29,1894 Era A ten pound baby arrived at the home of G.W. Johnson and a disposition to take up her permanent abode with the family, much to the delight of all concerned. She arrived on the 24th.
March 29,1894 Era Homer Winslow and Miss Carrie Gerhart fooled their friends on a trip to Sioux City on Sunday where they were quietly married. They came back on Monday but their own faces showed that they had been on a very pleasant tour, so that it did not take long to remain a secret. They are both worthy young people whom the ERA congratulates.
Died at the home of his parents at Esterly, LA, March 2,1894 ,George Martin, age 15 years, 3 months, 3 days. Although he had been sick for some time, still it was a crushing blow to the ones who cared for him. He leaves, father, mother, four brothers and a sister to mourn for him. George was a good, bright and manly boy for his age and was just stepping from boyhood to manhood, but the all wise Father thought best to take him home. Interment was in the Jennings Cemetery on Saturday afternoon, March 3. (George Martin was a son of John Martin who formerly lived southwest of town)
March 29,1894 Era At the home of the bride’s parents in Ida Grove March 26,1894, by S.K. Pettit, the marriage of Mr. Howard D. Miller of Clarinda, and Miss Flora King of Ida Grove. The contracting parties are worth young people who have the misfortune to be mutes. They are both bright, intelligent, and well educated, however, and their prospects for life of happiness and prosperity seem as good as those of more favored people. Mr. Miller, the groom we understand is a printer by trade and has a good position at Clarinda, where they will make their home. During the ceremony, Mrs. S.L. Spurrier, of Boone, a sister to Mrs. King, acted as interpreter.
March 29,1894 Era At the home of Mr. and Mrs. JD Riddle on Wednesday night of last week, came a little stranger, from Wonderland. The little lady has taken permanent residence in the hearts of the parents and abode in the home.
April 5,1894 Era The six year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Dick McKime died and was buried on Sunday.
April 5,1894 Era The funeral of Mrs. C.C. Warren will take place at 2 o’clock p.m. on Friday, services at the house.
April 5,1894 Era Died at her home in Ida Grove, Anna Gray, wife of Chas C. Warren entered into rest on Wednesday April 4,1894 in the sure and certain hope of the resurrection of the body and life everlasting.
W.J. Anderson of Silver Creek, who went to Manmouth, Illinois last Wednesday returned yesterday with a bride. He married there on Monday evening to Miss Flora Campbell. The groom is well known in Ida County while the bride is a highly cultured and well educated young lady and a graduate of Abington, Illinois College. They will make their home in Ida County.
April 5,1894 Era James Mahen long a resident of Ida County died at his home in Logan twp. on Saturday March 31,1894, at the age of 62 after only a brief illness. The funeral occurred on Monday and the services were held at the Catholic Church. Mr. Mahen was a respected citizen.
April 5,1894 Era Enoch Matlock attended the funeral of Jacob Matlock’s youngest son, last Saturday. The funeral was held at the near school house and the little one was laid in the Correctionville Cemetery.
April 5,1894 Era Population still increases. A brand new baby boy was born on Saturday morning at Fred Groszkreugers. Fred said he began to holler the first thing for Graover and Reform.
April 12,1894 Era Mr. and Mrs. Ira Babcock are the parents of a little girl.
April 12,1894 Era Born to Mr. and Mrs. A.L. White, Friday April 6,1894 a daughter of usual weight.
April 12,1894 Era Mrs. William Fowler died at the family home in Maple twp. last Tuesday April 3,1894 aged about 60 years. Mrs. Fowler had been ill for sometime and the end came not unexpected. She was a kind, estimable woman, beloved and highly respected by all who knew her. She leaves a husband and six children to mourn her death. She was buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery last Thursday, Rev. Campbell officiating.
April 19,1894 Era Will Hyatt wears a broad smile this week because of an eleven pound boy that made its appearance at his home on Sunday.
April 19,1894 Era At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A.T. Blackman in Ida Grove on Wednesday April 18,1894 Miss Clara L. Blackman and Mr. J.B. White of Silver Creek were married. The wedding was a very quiet one, only the bride’s uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. A.T. Blackman, with whom she has been making her home, witnessing the ceremony. May friends surmised the probability of the event, but none knew the hour until the all important words were said. We understand Mr. White has a house in entire readiness for the reception of his bride, and that they will proceed to housekeeping at once, in Battle Creek, where they will make their home.
April 19,1894 Era Born to Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Morey, April 13, 1894, a daughter. All are doing well.
April 26,1894 Era Mr. and Mrs. Willis Benedict are rejoicing over the advent of a little girl.
April 26,1894 Era Last Saturday Louis C. Volz and Miss Rosa C. Halboth were married at the home of the officiating clergyman, Rev. C.L. Wilson.
Miss Mae Butcher who is well known in Ida Grove and very highly thought of here, was married at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. J.H .McCleary of Galva twp yesterday afternoon to William Crane of Galva. We understand they will make their home in Lone Tree, Iowa.
April 26,1894 Era The youngest daughter of Carl Skog died Saturday after an illness of a few days. She was buried Sunday morning.
April 26,1894 Era The marriage of Louis Volz and Miss Rosa Talbert, by Rev. C.L. Wilson, at Ida Grove, last Saturday was reported to us. We congratulate the young people on the wisdom of this step, and extend well wishes for their future happiness and prosperity.
April 26,1894 Era The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Harris died last Tuesday afternoon. May 3,1894 Era The family of William Jones is rejoicing over a nice little girl that has come to their house to make her home.
May 3,1894 Era Our people were pained to learn of the death of little Edith, the ten months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shearer, which occurred at their home in this city last Thursday afternoon. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon.
May 3,1894 Era At his home in Logan twp. April 28,1894 occurred the death of George H. Rupert, after only a brief illness of diabetes. Deceased was born in Cumberland County, Pa, December 30,1849 and married Miss Mary A. Whitman in 1880. Later he moved to Ida County and settled on a farm in Logan twp. The funeral services took place at the Church of God in Ida Grove on Sunday, April 29th, with Rev. C.L. Wilson conducting the service with F.F. Kiner assisting. Mr. Rupert was a faithful member of the Church of God at Logan Center and was a kind and loving husband and father, and respected citizen. A father, wife, and four children remain to mourn his loss.
May 3,1894 Era On Monday evening at the residence of the grooms parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas DeKay, occurred the marriage of John DeKay to Miss Lottie M. Zimmer. Both of the contracting parties are well known to our people who unite in wishing them joy and prosperity on their voyage over life’s sea.
May 3,1894 Era At the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Pilcher, in Hayes twp, last evening, Archibald Mein and Miss Harriet Pilcher were married in the presence of a number of invited guests. The bride is one of Ida County’s beautiful and worthy young ladies, while the groom, is a son of Robert Mein, is one of our most sturdy and honorable farmers. The newly wedded couple will live on the old Mein place where all their host of friends join them in complete happiness and prosperity in their new relation.
May 10,1894 Era Married on May 3, Nic Keitges to miss Minnie Weinneburg, S.K. Pettit officiating.
On Sunday afternoon occurred the drowning of James Brooke, son of Chas. Brooke of this city. James a last of about 16, went to the Maple river, near the railroad bridge, just about west of town, with some other lads of about the same age and younger to go bathing. Near the point where they went into the water there is a deep place, where the water is about 10-12 feet deep. As they boys were about to come out of the water James got beyond his depth and being unable to swim, was drowned. One of the boys that can swim made and attempt to help the drowning boy, but was not large of strong enough to get him out. The boys gave the alarm as soon as possible, but the body had been in the water about half an hour before it could be gotten out. All was done t hat could be done to resuscitate him, but all to no avail. The funeral services were held at the house on Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. Buchanan after which the remains were laid to rest in the Ida Grove Cemetery. James was a pupil in the public schools, and was also a member of the order of Independent Patriots of America. Both his class in school and the members of the order were present at the funeral and followed the earthly remains to the final resting place. The loss of son and brother is a severe blow to the stricken family, who have the sincerest sympathy of the whole community.
May 24,1894 Era Married at the home of R.C. Eells, Mr. William Eells of Battle Creek and Miss Cora Hoopkins of Anthon. Squire H.L. Hastings tied the knot.
May 31,1894 Era Mrs. C.J. Wohleberg made Charlie a present of a new son and daughter on Monday night. Ain’t that luck. Out congratulations C.J. All doing well to date.
May 31,1894 era (Silver Creek) Suicide-A young man by the name of Johnson, having hired out on Thursday of last week to Clarence Olsen, a farmer living about three miles south of Schaller, committed suicide by hanging himself, last Friday morning, to a cross beam in the hay mow of the barn. Nothing is known about the young man except that he learned from letters which he had in his trunk which was showered that he was from Davenport. The cause which led to the suicide is unknown at the present. He was well dressed having two suits in his trunk and about $45.00 on him.
May 31,1894 Era After only a brief illness the death of D.W. Forbes occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. EH Simons on Saturday May 26, 1894, at 64 years, 2 months, 21 days. The deceased was born March 3,1830 at Prebble, Courthland County, NY. He moved with his parents to Chicago in the fall of 1832, and in 1839 they moved to Jackson County, Iowa. On March 27,1851 he married Miss Susan A. Usher who still survives him. In 1852 they moved in a wagon to Council Bluffs where they lived three years. They were in Council Bluffs when the first house was built in Omaha. From there they went in company with a number of other families down to the gulf of Mexico and Mississippi to Central America, where they landed at Greytown, and proceeded from there to Isthmus of Panama, the intention of the company being to found a colony. But on account of Walker’s War they were unable to get into the interior and in a few months returned to DeWitt, Iowa where they remained for 25 years. During the war he enlisted in Company B, 1st Iowa Cavalry and served three years. In April 1885 they moved to Ida Grove where they have since resided. Six children were born to them, all of whom were at the funeral except the oldest daughter, Mrs. J.J. Haskins. The children are; Mrs. J.J. Haskins of DeWitt; Charles G. Forbes of Rock Falls, Ill.; Mrs. E. H. Simons of Ida Grove: E.E. Forbes of Clinton, Iowa; Mrs. Ben L. Familton, Gothenburg, NE; and F.W. Forbers of Sterling, Ill. At the time of his death his wife was visiting his daughter Mrs. Familton of Nebraska, where he expected to follow her in a little while. Little did either of them think that their parting would be final. During the residence of the deceased in this city he had followed the trade of machinist and blacksmith. he was a pleasant and companionable man who had hosts of friends in our midst. The funeral service took place at the M.E. Church on Tuesday, conducted by Rev. F.E. Day and Rev. Wm. Whitfield.
June 7,1894 Era After a long illness of much pain and suffering, our good neighbor, Father Matlack was called to his rest. We all join in the sympathy with the bereaved family and the deceased is not only missed by the family but by the neighbors and friends.
June 7,1894 Era Married at the Catholic Church on Wednesday, June 6,1894, were Mr. John Jones and Miss Ann Schroefer. Mr. Jones is a miller of Doon, Iowa, where the newly married pair expect to make their home, and a brother of Mrs. A.D. Creighton of this city, while the bride is one of Ida Grove’s handsome young ladies. Mr. Frank Jones and wife of Doon, Henry Gaertner of Wayne, NE, and Abe Fish and wife of Chicago were among the guests. A reception was given in the evening at the home of the bride’s parents, the members of the Turn Verein and others taking part.
June 7,1894 Era Ed. Smith and Miss Laura Bassett were married last evening at the residence of the bride’s father, Rev. Wm Whitfield of Odebolt conducting the service. A nice wedding supper was served . The young couple will go to housekeeping at once in the neat new house in the west part of town that the groom had already fitted up.
June 7,1894 Era Enoch Matlack of Logan twp, died at his home Sunday morning and was buried on Monday June 4th in Ida Grove Cemetery. The funeral was at the house and preached by Rev. R.A. Quinn. Mr. Matlack was 69 years old on Feb. 17th, having been born in Delaware County, PA in 1825 he being the eldest of a large family, his ancestors were Quakers who came to PA, with Wm Penn. He resided in that stated until 1879 when he came to Logan twp. He was married twice, both wives preceding him in death. He married Sophia B. Rife of that state, to whom were born nine children, five now living, Jacob R. of Woodbury County, Walter H., Joseph, Mary A. all of Logan twp. and Clara, wife of Samuel Long of York, PA. Mr. Matlack was a true man, a profound and logical thinker, a fine and instructive conversationalist, with a high and exalted faith in Divine Providence, he was a kind friend a worthy citizen revered and respected by all who knew him. He leaves the world benefited by a good an noble life and his children to mourn the loss of a kind father.
June 15,1894 Pioneer Married at the German Lutheran Church in this city, Wednesday evening, June 13,1894, Mr. Henry Roepke and Miss Julia M. Michael, both of this city. Rev. F. Schug officiating. The young couple are both well and favorably known in this city, the groom being in the employ of Brechwald Bros. cigar makers. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gottlieb Michaels. Immediately after the ceremony at the church the guests repaired to the home of the brides parents where a bountiful repast was served. The presents were both numerous and beautiful.
June 14,1894 era Married at the Methodist Parsonage by Rev. Day, Monday, June 11, Irving Hay and Annie Jones of Holstein.
June 14,1894 Era (Arthur) John Nickelson took to himself a life partner last Saturday. Rev. Wilson performed the ceremony of uniting in marriage our friend John and Miss Buggy. The event took place at the home of Mr. Wilson, Ida Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Nickelson immediately began housekeeping in their new home on 4th avenue.
June 21,1894 Era The following births have been announced; Mr. and Mrs. S.L. Parish, girl Mr. and Mrs. James Haller, girl Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rathburn, girl Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McCabe, boy Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nichol, boy Mr. and Mrs. George Brown, boy
June 29,1894 Pioneer A baby girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Riley Walrod Monday afternoon. All parties are doing nicely.
June 29,1894 Pioneer Married at the Presbyterian manse in Ida Grove, June 28,1894 were Frank H. Smith of Cushing and Miss Ida Ellison of Correctionville.
June 28,1894 Era We chronicle the sad death of John B. Love. He arrived home Tuesday of last week, and Monday night he passed away. John went away to the south early last spring, in the hope that among the early scenes of childhood and the balmy climate of that region he might recuperate his health. The experiment proved fruitless and after delaying his return as long as possible, he came home to end his days. John was well known and our pen is not called upon to make know the history of his life. The event is a sad one because of the early time of his life. The funeral took place at the ME Church, Wednesday noon. Rev. Wilmot Whitfield preached the sermon and Rev. Chittick assisted. Burial was in the Corwin twp. Cemetery. He was born in Guilford County, N.C on November 5,1864 and was aged 29 years, 7 months and 20 days.
June 28,1894 Era A young lady arrived at the home of James Wheeler last Monday, June 18, but we failed to h ear of it in time to report last week, but it is “Better late than never”. She is about average weight, good looking ect. and now it is her pa’s turn. This makes four lassies in Jim’s family.
June 28,1894 Era A.M. Willey is one of the proudest of men about, Mrs. Willey presented him with a little daughter, their first, the other day. June 28,1894 Era E.P. Corbit and R.P. Walrod are both wearing smiles. Mrs. Corbit presented him with a son on Saturday and Mrs. Walrod a little girl on Tuesday. All are doing well.
June 28,1894 Era R.S. Wasser and Charlotte Kelly married in the Presence of three hundred friends at the Presbyterian Church. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I.B. Kelly. Mr. and Mrs. Wasser are two of our most highly respected young people and have the good wishes of all who know them in which means everybody in town.
June 28,1894 Era We are handed the following clipping in reference to the death of a former resident, J.E. Smith. The funeral of Mr. Smith who lost his life in Omaha in a hotel fire on Saturday morning, occurred today with Rev. Roderick of the M.E. Church officiating. The remains were laid to rest in Rose Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Smith, wife of the deceased, arrived on the 12;30 train from the west today, having been in California since last September, and through some oversight she was not informed of her husband’s death and knew nothing of it until she stepped into the room were the remains laid. As soon as she realized the awful affliction that had befallen her she swooned away and for an hour was unconscious. When she recovered she went off into hysterics and has been inconsolable ever since. The deceased was a man well liked by our citizens as he was an honest, honorable man, warm hearted and accommodating. He has been a citizen of Missouri Valley for some years, and during that time has borne a good reputation and an honorable name, and his horrible death was a shock to the entire community. His brother and sister from Sioux City were in attendance at the funeral. He leaves a wife to mourn his death.
July 5,1894 Era Rumor that Mr. Charles Anderson has brought a bride to occupy his new home. We extend our best wishes.
July 5,1894 Era H.C Rogers, son of J.J. Rogers of Battle twp. was married to Miss Nellie Shove at the home of her parents near Vail, Iowa last Wednesday. The groom is well known as one of our sturdy young farmers while the bride is one of Ida County’s successful teachers. She has made her home with her brother, G.H. Shove north of Battle Creek for several years.
July 12,1894 Era A marriage license has been issued to M.B. Gibson and miss Estella M. Deal. We have not learned that the event has taken place but will take the liberty to congratulate them anyway.
July 12,1894 Era J.S. Weiser stole a march on his many friends on the 4th when he in company of Mrs. Anna Haus quietly walked to the Presbyterian Manse where they joined hands and hearts. It is a little late to congratulate but here is to a long life to both. July 12,1894 (Holstein) A young man by the name of McClure living about 10 miles north of town, committed suicide last Saturday afternoon by taking a dose of poison. He went to his brothers, R.McClures place and took the poison and then walked a half a mile west to C.B. Bush’s place. On entering he asked Mrs. Bush if he might lie down in the yard as he looked rather pale. Mrs. Bush said he might and asked him his troubles. he told her he had taken a teaspoonful of strychnine and wished to die. She called Mr. Gleason, a near neighbor and they tried to persuade him to take an emetic but he wouldn’t and begged them to shoot him to put him out of his misery. Physicians were sent for but before they arrived the young man was dead. Mr. McClure was married out a short time ago and moved south but having trouble with his wife, which is supposed to be the reason for his rash deed.
July 12,1894 Era An event of some importance occurred last Friday morning, within the precincts of E.O. Cole’s ten acre homestead, which in one way duplicated the value of his land possessions. A bouncing baby boy, 8 1/2 pounds was heartily welcomed into the home.
July 19,1894 Era (Battle Creek) Sunday afternoon Miss Minnie Soesbe Muchler, daughter of Jas. Soesbe of this place and the newly wedded wife of Mr. F.M. Muchler, breathed her last at the home of her parents. Mrs. Muchler has passed the greater portion of her life in this community and leaves many friends besides a father, mother, sister and loving husband to mourn her death. During the many weeks of her suffering Mrs. Muchler could never realize their was no hope and clung to the last fiber of life until only a few moments before her life’s journey was ended. It is a sad blow to the young husband to see his wife of only two months taken away in the very prime of her life. The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian Church on Monday at 4 o’clock.
July 19,1894 Era (Battle Creek) Sunday July 15th occurred the death of Mrs. John Nott of this city Mrs. Nott had long bee a patient sufferer and although the end was no surprise to those who knew her condition it was none the less for those who have watched at her side and cared for every wish of hers through her long sickness to see the last spark of her life flicker away and go out forever. A husband and an only child, Miss Mabel, mourn her loss as only a husband and daughter can mourn the loss of a kind, loving wife and gentle mother. Mr. John Champion of this place, a brother of Mrs. Notts mourns the loss of his sister and in fact all who were acquainted with her feel that there exists a vacancy which cannot be easily filled again. The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian Church Monday at 2 o’clock which the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery.
July 19,1894 Era On July 10th N.J. Nilson died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. S.E. Cronquist in Hayes twp., age 86 years, 6 months. His funeral was held at the Lutheran church of which he was a consistent member. Mr. Nilson came to this country in 1867 and has lived with Mr. and Mrs. Cronquist ever since. Mrs. Cronquist is the only child that survives him though his wife now eighty years of age is still in good health. Three children have gone before. Mr. Nilson had never been sick before his last illness which took him to be only two weeks ago. He was a devout Christian and staunch republican having voted at every election since he was naturalized.
July 19,1894 Era After an illness of 19 weeks our esteemed townsman, Fred Haller, passed peacefully away at 9;30 a.m. on Monday evening. He had been in his usual health until last February, when he came home having contracted a severe cold which settled in his lungs causing trouble from which after untold suffering he finally died. Mr. Haller was a loving husband and devoted father, a good neighbor and citizen, and excellent business man. For the last eight years he has been employed by the Des Moines Fire Insurance Company and his faithful services finally brought him to the high position of loss adjuster in the state of Iowa. Fred Haller was born in Prairie DuChein, WI. August 11,1868, from where he removed to Peoria, Ill. and from there to Tripton, Iowa, where his boyhood days were spent and he was married removing with his family to Ida Grove in 1882. His aged mother still lives at Tipton. Besides her he leaves one brother, wife and two children. Funeral services were held at the Church of God yesterday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. D.W. Bleakly and the I.O.O.F. of which order he was a member, after which the remains were interred in the Ida Grove Cemetery.
July 20,1894 Pioneer The infant daughter of Christian F. Janssen of Grant twp. died last Monday morning from paralysis of the brain. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon and burial was in the Grant twp. cemetery.
July 26,1894 Era (Battle Creek) Friday night Mrs. Baird was at the C.E. social at E.P. Smith’s, apparently in good health but Saturday morning she was taken violently sick and medical aid was immediately summoned, but it proved to no avail, and Sunday morning between the hours of two and three she passed away, her soul entering into the keeping of her Maker whom she has served faithfully and long. The character of her sickness gave rise to the belief that it was ice cream poisoning but medical authority failed to corroborate the statement made by so many. Mrs. Baird was 44 years old and leaves a husband and three children (two boys and one daughter), three brothers, and two sisters in this vicinity. The funeral services were held on Sunday at the Presbyterian Church and the remains taken to the cemetery and laid to rest.
August 2,1894 Era We are sorry to announce the death of one of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Anderson’s triplets which occurred at their home on Tuesday night, caused by summer complaint. The other two were quite sick too but are better. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon.
August 9,1894 Era On Monday Michael Forney received a telegram announcing the death of his brother John Forney, whose death has been in the wholesale boot and shoe business in Harrisburg, PA. Mr. Forney has been a visitor in Ida Grove for a number of years.
August 9,1894 Era Last Saturday in her home, two miles southwest of town, occurred the death of Mrs. John Dalgetty. The deceased was a highly respected lady of about fifty years of age. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon.
August 10,1894 Pioneer Jane Mack Dalgetty was born July 31,1844 in the Parish of Glenbervie, Kincardineshire, Scotland. she was united in marriage with John Dalgetty in 1870. They resided in Scotland until 1884 when they came to America to seek a home in the new and growing west. The home has been blessed with six children, five of whom survive. Mrs. Dalgetty died at her home in Corwin twp. August 8,1894 at the age of 50 years, 3 days. She had a partial stroke of paralysis which caused her a lingering illness, but was free from intense pain. In girlhood she confessed her faith in Christ and united with the Christ Church in Scotland. In more years she has been a member of the Methodist Church. The funeral took place august 5,1894. A large congregation was present to pay their respects.
August 9,1894 Era We are sorry to be compelled to report the death of Mrs. Edmund Barnes at her home last night at 11 o’clock. Mrs. Barnes has been sick for several weeks and at her age, 76, her chance of recovery was small from the beginning. Mrs. Barnes (Lorinda S.) was an old resident of Ida Grove, and a lady most highly respected and well beloved by all who knew her. Funeral services were held at the house on Friday last and were conducted by Rev. E.H. Parish and Rev. F.E. Day. The remains were laid to rest in the Ida Grove Cemetery.
August 10,1894 Pioneer Mrs. Lorinda S. Barnes departed this life at her home in this city Wednesday, at about 11 p.m. after an illness of about six weeks from a complication of dropsy and heart trouble, aged 76 years, 3 months and 20 days. She was born at Malone, NY April 18,1818 and was married to Edmund Barnes at St. Albans, VT in 1839. In the year 1855 she removed to Delaware County, Iowa and 1872 came to Ida County. She was the mother of 11 children, six of whom with the husband survive, they are; E.H. of this city, Leonard B. of Sibley, Iowa; G.F. of this city; Mary M. Robinson of Des Moines; W. W. of this city and C.F. of Des Moines. August 9,1894 Era On Saturday morning Miss Rose Cooper was showing a revolver to a customer in the store of her brother-in-law, Mr. Briggs in Omaha. She picked up one that had been carried by Mr. Briggs, which, unknown to her was loaded and accidentally snapping it, it discharged shooting her six year old nephew Arthur Briggs in the heart. She was nearly crazed with grief at the sad event. The little fellow was the grandson of S.B. Cooper of this city, who with his son Bert, departed for the sad scene Saturday afternoon. They returned today at noon. The shooting was purely accidental and was indeed a sad affair.
August 9,1894 Era (Silver Creek) At rest-Robert, son of Alex Anderson, died after a short illness on last Tuesday evening at 7 o’clock. Robert was one of the triplets which attracted so much attention of people both far and near. We cannot explain why this little company, this trio, should be thus broken in the morning of their existence. Rev. Bucahanan conducted the service.
August 9,1894 Era Grandma Mentzer, age 80 years, died at her son’s home on July 30 at 6 p.m. The funeral took place at 1 p.m. the following day. A large crowd of friends and relatives assembled to take a last look at the remains of their aged and much respected friend. The corpse is care of her son Benj. Mentzer was taken to her old home in Lynn County for burial.
August 16,1894 Era Married at Ida Grove on August 15,1894 by S.K. Pettit, Mr. Adolph C. Roehlk and Miss Bertha Didhmer all of Holstein.
August 24 ,1894 Pioneer No births, deaths of marriages listed
August 31,1894 Pioneer Milo Ambrose Bowers, aged 9 months, 20 days, died at the home of his parents in this city August 27th, the funeral taking place from the family residence Wednesday August 29th. Rev. Parish officiating.
August 31,1894 Pioneer One of the saddest events that the Pioneer has been called upon to chronicle is the accident that occurred in Silver Creek twp. last Friday, whereby E.A. Bennett, one of Ida County’s pioneers and well known citizens gave up his life. His son was engaged in plowing upon his brothers farm with a gang plow and his father drove over from the home place with a team attached to a light spring wagon to put a rolling coulter upon the plow and driving his team up to the horses that were attached to the plow he got out of his rig and in front of the plow to place the coulter in position, when his team started up, scaring the horses attached to the plow when they started up and dragged and rolled Mr. Bennett in front and under the plow mangling his right leg in a horrible manner, cutting a great gash in his back and in his head. His brother who was working near by heard the noise and reached his side as soon as possible. Mr. Bennett telling him he was afraid he was badly hurt and asking him to drive to the house as soon as possible and hitch the team to a sled and drive back after him. His brother arrived back just in time to see him take his last breath. Mr. Bennett was one time engaged in the mercantile business here in Ida Grove and was worth considerable money, but through unfortunate business lost the greater portion of it, and left town and went to farming in Silver Creek where h e was fast regaining his wealth. he was an old soldier and took an active part in the G.A.R. only last week Wednesday meeting the editor of the paper and giving him a very enthusiastic recital of event sat Des Moines on Battle Flag Day. He was an active republican always being present at all conventions and was as a recognized leader of that party in his twp. The funeral was held at the church in Silver Creek last Sunday, Rev. Hay of Galva, officiating. It was a large funeral of about 250 teams being at the church. The interment took place at the cemetery in this city.
September 7,1894 Pioneer Married at Ida Grove on September 1,1894 by T.N. Buchanan Mr. Soren Hansen and Miss Maren Eskelsen both of Ida County.
September 7,1894 Pioneer Married at the home of the brides brother, David P. Koch, one mile east of this city, Tuesday evening, September 4, S.S. Settlemeyer of Des Moines and Miss Mary E. Koch. The bride has been spending the summer here with her brother has made many warm friends who wish the couple a happy voyage o’er life’s seas. The groom is a rising architect in Des Moines.
September 11,1894 Pioneer Marion Greenfield is pleased over the arrival of a fine hearty boy on the 10th.
September 21,1894 Pioneer Sudden but yet not, Mr. Walter Matlack and Annie Nelson were united in holy bound of wedlock, Sunday at 5 p.m. by Rev. Quinn of Holstein. Mr. L. Grant was groomsman.
September 21,1894 Pioneer (Holstein) The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. O.S. Stauffer died last Wednesday and was buried last Thursday in the Holstein Cemetery.
September 21,1894 Pioneer Married at the Catholic Church on Wednesday September 12,1894, Mr. Fred P. Jensen to Miss Elizabeth Fehlauer. Rev. Father Lictenberg officiated. After the ceremony was performed the bride and groom and a large company of invited guests repaired to the home of the brides parents in the south part of town where a sumptuous wedding dinner was spread. The happy pair were the recipients of a large number of valuable presents. The groom has been in West Bend almost a year and is a sober and industrious young man. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Fehlhauer and is well known. Dr. F.D. Boody and D.R. Carlson were groomsman and Misses Susie and Maggie Fehlhauer were bridesmaids. (WestBend News) The groom is a brother of C.A. L. Jensen of this city.
September 21,1894 Pioneer Mrs. J.J. Hink died at her home in Silver Creek last Saturday, September 15,1894, aged 40 years, 1 month and 1 day. Her maiden name was Augusta Steffen and she was married to Mr. Hink in Scott County. She leave nine children to mourn her loss, the oldest being 18 years old and the youngest a babe. The funeral took place at the family residence Tuesday at 2 p.m. and conducted by Rev. Parasho assisted by Rev. Kiner. The interment was in the Ida Grove Cemetery.
September 28,1894 Pioneer Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Mamie Schleiter of this city and Mr. Will Long of Cleghorn Iowa, but formerly of this city. The ceremony is to take place at the residence of A. Schleiter in this city on October 3,1894.
September 28,1894 Pioneer On September 13,1894 Mr. Vern Blake and miss Vila Lee were united in holy bonds on matrimony at the home of Rev. W.L. Ferris. Mr. Blake is a successful farmer from Ida County and the bride he has won is the handsome daughter of a well to do farmer at Holstein. (Cherokee Times)
September 28,1894 Pioneer Mrs. Luke McCabe, the wife of one of Maple Twp. well known citizens, died Wednesday afternoon of heart failure, superinduced by childbirth. She gave birth to twins in the morning and never rallied from the effects, but kept sinking during the day, death claimed her about 6 o’clock in the evening. The bereaved husband and family have the sympathy of their large circle of friends and relatives. The funeral will take place from the Catholic Church in this city tomorrow (Saturday) at 11;30 a.m.
September 28,1894 Pioneer Married at the Methodist Church in this city, Tuesday September 25,1894, Rev. F.E. Day and Miss Lilly Conard. Rev. C.B. Winter of Lake City, Iowa officiating. Promptly at 1;30 the organ pealed forth Mendelsons Wedding March, under the skillful fingers of Prof. Gould, and the bridal party entered the church and proceeded to the chancel, the ushers, Jay Easton, Burt Fish, L.H. Bock, A.C. Fish, C.B. Mote, and Tommy Purcell. The groomsman were Mr. J.L. Clark and bridesmaid, Miss Mabel Drake. As soon as the wedding was over the wedding party retired to the home of the bride’s uncle, H.E. Conard, where a wedding dinner was served to the immediate relatives and friends. At 4 o’clock the newly wedded couple took the train for Lemars, where the groom goes for appointment the next year. The groom is well known to our readers to need any introductions from us, while the bride is one of our well known young ladies who graduated from our High School last year.
October 3,1894 Pioneer Mrs. Luke McCabe died at her home in Maple twp. Wednesday September 26,1894, aged 36 years, 11 months 12 days. Her maiden name was Annie Clark and she was born at Green Island, Jackson County, Iowa in October 1857, her father James Clark, being one of the first settlers of that county. She married Luke McCabe at Belleview, Iowa and removed with him to Ida County in 1879 and she has since resided here. She leaves a husband and five children, besides several brothers and sisters. The funeral took place from St. Bridgets church in this city last Saturday, Father Kelly officiating with burial in the Catholic Cemetery.
October 3,1894 Pioneer At her home near this city, Tuesday morning, October 2,1894, Mrs. Phillip Sacquety died. Nellie Mehan was the daughter of Benj. Mehan of Hayes twp. and had she lived until November 11th she would have been 25 years of age. She was born near Geneseo, Ill., removing with her parents to this county when she was six years old, where she since lived. She married Phillip Sacquety January 31,1894, and life promised much for her but t he dread disease consumption marker her for an early victim and on Tuesday morning it claimed her life. She was a most hopeful sufferer and placed her confidence in a future, where sickness and death do not part, and not until 12 days ago death did not take to her bed. She has a large circle of friends and none knew her but to love her, as she was a most exemplary young lady. Besides her husband, she leaves a father, mother, three sisters and two brothers to mourn her death. The funeral services were held at St. Bridget’s Church in this city. Father Kelly officiating. Remains laid to rest in the Catholic Cemetery.
October 3,1894 Pioneer The six month old child of Alexander Anderson of Silver Creek died on Monday. This is the second one of the triplets with which they have been called to part. The funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. T.N. Buchanan on Wednesday October 2,1894.
October 12,1894 Pioneer Married at Ida Grove on October 9,1894, by S.K. Pettit, Mr. A.N. Bates and Miss E.B. Knause, all of Sioux City.
October 12,1894 Pioneer Mr. and Mrs. John Hemer are rejoicing over the arrival of a 13 1/2 pound girl at their home on Wednesday morning.
Married at Ida Grove on September 28,1894 by S.K. Pettit, Mr. Nichals Lorentsen and Miss Lusena Hansen all of Anthon, Iowa.
October 12,1894 Pioneer Two of our well known people Verlin O. Bell and Miss Norma Johnson were married at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Johnson, on Quimby Street in this city on Wednesday evening October 10th. at 9 o’clock. The wedding was a quiet affair, only the relatives and near friends of the couples being present. The young couple are well known here, the groom the only son of Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Bell and is engages in the jewelry business, and has reached manhood estate here in our midst. The bride is the third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Johnson and enjoys a large circle of friends. There were about 25 guests present. They will commune to housekeeping in their own cozy little home on Quimby Street the first of the week, where they will be home to their many friends.
October 19,1894 Pioneer D.C. Prien was united in marriage to miss Minnie Frech, at the home of J. Volkert in Battle twp. by Rev. Gabriel last Wednesday.
October 19,1894 Pioneer It becomes our sad duty to report the death of Benjamin Calhoun, who has been suffering with consumption for the past few months. last Sunday morning he was seized with a bad spell and died at 12;25. The afflicted parents and friends have the deep sympathy of all the community. Funeral services were held at the ME Church at 2 p.m. after which the remains were laid in the cemetery. (Holstein news)
October 19,1894 Pioneer The many friends of Obed Lund were shocked to hear of his decease at Tacoma, WA on Monday October 8. His death was caused by the disease known as appendicitis. This event is mad double sad by the fact his father and brother have been here for some time past, and he with the rest of the family were to have joined them soon. The remains were brought back here for burial and interred into the cemetery. Those who knew him before he departed several years ago, remember him with highest esteem.
October 19,1894 Pioneer Mr. and Mrs. Dillon Price have the sympathy of their many friends over the loss of their seven years old daughter by diphtheria. She died at Arthur last week.
October 19,1894 Pioneer Ada Winslow, wife of Clark Winslow, died at her home in Logan twp. Sunday October 14th at the age of 22 years, 11 months and 10 days. Ada Clouse was born in Dubuque County, Iowa on the 29th day of October 1871, and removed with her parents to this county in 1894. She was the daughter of Matt Clouse of this city, and was a bright young woman with many sterling qualities and a great many friends. She married Clark Winslow on August 14,1894, and they went to live upon the farm where she died. Her sickness was only four day duration, her death being caused by diabetes, and while two physicians were called the disease had become firmly rooted to be helped. She leaves besides her husband, a father, one sister and three brothers to mourn her loss. The funeral took place at the M.E. Church in this city on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock with Rev. F.F. K iner preaching the sermon. The interment was in the cemetery here and the remains were followed to their last resting place by a large group of friends.
October 26,1894 Pioneer Died of a heart disease in this city October 20,1894, Charles Willard Gleason, second son of Mr. and Mrs. John Gleason, aged 17 years, 5 months. Willie, as he was known, was born in Sac County, but at an early age removed with his parent to Ida Grove and has enjoyed almost uninterrupted good health and had he developed into an active well formed boy until recently. He was a general favorite at home and among his schoolmates, and a noble and loving manly boy. His parents, four sisters and two brothers are let to mourn his loss, all were at the funeral except one, his eldest brother. Funeral services were at the Friends Church last Monday at 2;30 by Rev. Latchaw, with Rev. Gleason and Sweet assisting.
October 26,1894 Pioneer A most brilliant and happy affair was the wedding of Hans C. Fugl and Miss Barbara Kolb, which occurred at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kolb, in Logan twp. last evening. In spite of the storm and threatening weather about 75 friends and relatives gathered at the spacious farm house to witness the ceremony and partake in the viands which had been prepared. The bride was accompanied by her sister Miss Anna Kolb and the groom by Roy C. Clifton. Rev. Buchanan officiated the ceremony. After the usual congratulations the guests were invited to seats at the banquet board, which was groaning with delicacies to which all did justice, and the merry making went all until after midnight. The young couple are well known here, the groom one of our leading contractors and the belief has been long known as “Logans Fair Daughter”. They have commenced to housekeeping in their new home in the eastern part of this city, which they all ready occupy.
November 2,1894 Pioneer About 17 or 18 years from now Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Besore will be the recipients of a great many calls from young gentleman which will be attributable to a young lady which arrived at their home Monday. She was of usual weight and mother and daughter are doing well, while the proud father is able to be out and around. We noticed that both of its grandpas are walking a trifle more erect since the arrival of first granddaughter.
November 16,1894 Pioneer Died at her home in this city, Thursday, November 15,1894, at 4;30 p.m. Abbie C. Corbit. Abbie C. Dennis was born in Togue, Maine in March 1848, and removed there to Budah, Ill. where she resided until her marriage with E.F. C orbit January 16,1878, going to Des Moines and moving here in 1890. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and had always taken prominent part in church work, being a member of the choir and a teacher in the Sabbath School. About four months ago she was compelled to take to bed with what proved to be abcess of the liver and though she passed thought the ordeal of having a surgical operation to relieve the stress twice, it finally baffled the physicians skill and it caused her death. She leaves a husband and four children; Eva age 14; Bessie age 12; Roy age 8 and Harold age 4 months, and Frank and Marion a stepson and daughter. She also leaves a stepmother, five sisters and one brother. Her stepmother and two unmarried sisters, Clara and Helen and brother Ned reside at Cheney, WA. One sister, Bertha is a teacher in the public schools in Boston, and the other two, Mrs. Geo. Kinsman, who was present at her death, and Mrs. James Wilbur, reside at Big Springs, NE. The funeral will take place Saturday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church at 1;30 with burial in the cemetery here.
November 23,1894 Pioneer Married at the residence of the bride’s parents at Peru, Ill. Thursday November 15,1894 were Miss Linna Whitacker or Peru, and Mr. E.T. James of Ida Grove. This will come to Elmers many friends in this locality as a great surprise, as everyone had set him down to be a confirmed old bachelor, and little did anyone surmise when he took the train one day last week, for a visit to Des Moines, to see him arrive here last Saturday with a bride. They went out to the farm immediately where they will make their future home.
November 23,1894 Pioneer Married Tuesday Evening, November 20,1894, at the home of Neil Hansen on Second Street, Miss Minnie M. Sheets and Mr. John W. Kegrice. Promptly at 8 o’clock to the tones of the Wedding March played by Charles Boyce, the happy couple took their positions and were married by Rev. Buchanan. The wedding was a quiet one there being none present but a few relatives and friends. Jacob Kegrice and wife, father and mother of the groom and his sister Fannie were present from Scranton. Mrs. William Bagnell another sister of the groom from Lincoln, NE and her two children were also present. Mr. and Mrs. Hansen served an elegant supper. On the same evening the young people took up their abode in their cozy home on Burns street. They are both well known here, the groom being one of our jewelers and the bride is a trimmer in a millenary shop.
November 30,1894 Pioneer W.C. Drake and Mrs. Anna Bargelt were married Wednesday evening at the Friends parsonage in old town, by the Rev. Sweet.
November 30,1894 Pioneer William Bliss an old time resident of this county died at his home in southwest corwin yesterday morning of extreme old age. The funeral will be held at the Baptist church tomorrow morning Saturday December 1,1894 at 10;30 o’clock.
November 30,1894 Pioneer H.E. McClain and Miss Emma Rux of Ida Grove were married at the Farmer’s Hotel on Wednesday, November 28,1894 by Rev. Buchanan. Only a few friends were present at the wedding.
November 30,1894 Pioneer Last Saturday afternoon at about 4 o’clock, Clareon, the 12 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Whinery, was drowned while skating upon the Maple. The weather was warm and he day beautiful, the boys and girls were over enjoying the sport of skating on the river, but word flew from mouth to mouth that Clareon, who had gone up river with several other boys, had broken through and had drowned. His body was recovered in about 25 minutes and every means known to the medical profession was done to restore him to consciousness but without avail. He was a bright boy and a great favorite among his school friends and one of the most touching incidents was that his fellow classmates under their teacher Miss Down, filing by his coffin and each dropping a bouquet of flowers upon it. He was born in Marshall County, July 19,1882 and come with his parents to Ida County 7 years ago. The funeral was held Monday at the Friends Church at 2 o’clock, Rev. Sweet officiating and the remains were then laid to rest in the cemetery.
November 30,1894 Pioneer Married at St. Peter, Minnesota November 29,1894, Mr. John Brechwald of Ida Grove and Miss Rose Walters of St. Peter, MN. This will be a surprise to the friends of John’s in this city, but they all join in wishing them much joy and happiness. We have noticed for some time that John has had a faraway look in this eyes, but never thought it was caused by any female companionship, but this must have been the secret of his thoughts. His bride is well and favorably known to many of our citizens who will be pleased to greet her in her new relation, while the groom too well known here to need any words of commendation from us. The newly wedded couple are expected home Monday.
December 7,1894 Pioneer George W. Long and Miss Mabel E. Mackey, both of Odebolt were married at the residence of Wm. Mitchell in this city, December 6,1894, Rev. T.N. Buchanan officiating.
December 7,1894 Pioneer A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Lynn last Sunday night.
December 7,1894 Pioneer Married at the home of the bride on Moorehead Avenue, Thursday evening, December 4,1894, at 7;30, Gilbert W. Buck and Mrs. Edith M. Patrick, Rev. Sweet officiating.
December 7,1894 Pioneer Again the Death reaper has visited our community and claimed victim one of Ida County’s old and esteemed citizens, William Hines Bliss. William Hines Bliss was born in Shoreham, Vermont, September 20,1823 and married Sept. 26,1852 to Pamelia B. Baker who died at Pavillion, Kendall County, Ill. on Dec. 29,1857, leaving a son and daughter, Wm. C and Elsie P. The son is now dead ad the daughter is married and living at Pittsford, VT. Sept. 13,1858 he married Mary L. McAllister who now survives him. By this second marriage he had four children, Mrs. Clara Smith, who died at this place Sept. 7,1881, Geo. T. of Horton, KS, Myron C. and Mrs. M.O. Winslow of this place. He came to Ida County in the spring of 1873 and was therefore an old settler. He was a farmer by occupation and one of those men with few but strongly attached acquaintances. He was a man who never spoke ill of a neighbor and naught but kind and cheering words came from his lips to the erring or down trodden. His lot has been full of hard work and trouble all of which he has born with a true Christian spirit, never complaining, but looking upon the bright side of all events as they came along, not withstanding many of them brought pain to his body and mind. He was a good citizen, very much attached to home and family and now that he has been called away it can well be said that the labors of a good man have ceased but their good effects will continue as examples to those who knew him best. Funeral services were held in the Baptist Church in this city last Saturday by Rev. E.L. Latchaw and the remains laid to rest in the Ida Grove Cemetery.
December 14,1894 Pioneer Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hoffman of Logan twp. are the proud parents of a bouncing boy that arrived at their home last Tuesday and Uncle Charley Kolb is corresponding proud over the advent of another grandson.
December 14,1894 Pioneer Alex. Simpson received notice the first of the week of the death of his father, Thomas Simpson, which occurred at Leuchers, Scotland on November 26, He was nearly 84 years old at the time of his death. Mr. Simpson is thinking some of making a trip to his old home this winter.
December 14,1894 Pioneer D.W. Capps of Battle twp. committed suicide by drowning Tuesday morning. He jumped feet first in a well two feet in diameter. The well contained twelve feet of water. He was a man of considerable wealth and no cause can be assigned for the deed, except having some trouble with his children. He was about 45 years of age. Next weeks paper states the following; It seems he had been troubled with his kidneys and also that he was negotiating for money to aid relatives and disliked mortgaging his farm and at one time expressed a wish that he and his wife were dead. On Saturday afternoon he was in town as usual attending to business and did not appear to be in a tragic mood. On returning home he did chores as usual but did not eat much supper and after supper sat by the stove apparently not feeling well or in a study and acted somewhat and acted somewhat nervous. He slept well during the night and on arising he sat down and ate a small meal. After breakfast he finished his chores, went into the house, took a drink and then went directly to the well, where after taking off his coat, cap and necktie he deliberately jumped in. Mrs. Capp thought it strange that she did not see him about the yard or barn but supposed he had gone to some of the neighbors and would return soon. As he did not return at noon she began to think that he must have committed some rash act, remembering he had expressed a desire to die. She waited and waited but he did not come. About 4 o’clock her son who was sleeping upstairs came down and she told him about his absence and said after he did the chores, if his father had not returned he should go and look for him. he did not return however and his son then went to the neighbors to learn if he had been there. upon inquiry it was found that he had not been at any of the neighbors and a search for him was at once begun and his body was found in the well at 8 o’clock. He came to this county form Ill. in 1881 and located on the farm owned by him at the time of his death. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his death. Funeral services were held from the residence Wednesday at 11 o’clock and interment was made in Battle Cemetery.
December 21,1894 Pioneer Cards have been received here announcing the marriage of Miss Bertha Moore and Elias Clifton at the residence of the bride’s mother at Eveland, Ia, Thursday evening December 27,1894.
December 21,1894 Pioneer George N. Reed and miss Anna J. Battine were married Friday evening December 14,1894 at the Friends parsonage by Rev. C.W. Sweet
December 21,1894 Pioneer Martha C.F. Good was born in Martinsburg, West Virginia, July 6,1814, and was married to Judge J.H. Moorehead at Charleston, W.Virginia in October 1844. She came with her husband to Iowa in the fall of 1851, locating at Iowa City. In June 1856 they moved to Ida County where she continued to reside until her demise on December 15,1894. When with her family she moved to Ida County the country was new, not more than two white families being in the county at the time and amid all the hardships and discouragement’s of those early days, with a brave heart and a loving hand, she met and overcame the hard trials of a pioneer life. She omitted no duty, not only did she provide for the comfort and welfare of those around her in the home, but she found time for the training of her children. So elevating and refining was her influenceupon her home that it was recognized as a veritable oasis to the great wilds stretch of country around it. Mrs. Moorehead belonged to the race of people now almost gone, popularly known as the aristocracy of Virginia. In grace, loveliness of spirit, nobility of character and Christian womanhood she was one of the earth’s uncrowned queens. She delighted in good works and her great kind heartedness and genuine hospitality was unlimited. The afflicted and unfortunate found in her a friend and those early times before the advent of railroads into the country, many a stranger and weary to the storm bound traveler was given a hearty welcome. Of all the members of this home one only remains at the old place, W.C. Moorehead, the eldest son, who inherits the homestead. Her only daughter, Anna L. is the wife of Rev Woodworth, of the Methodist Church, Hammond A. is located in Tennessee, Frank R. and G.C. are both residents of this city, the latter being one of our practicing physicians. Funeral services were conducted at her late residence by Rev. Peter Fox, assisted by Rev. Gleason.
December 28,1894 Pioneer Two of Battle Creeks young people surprised their friends last Thursday evening. They were Miss Ada Spitzer and Mr. Fred Montgomery. They were married last Thursday evening at the home of the bride’s parents, only members of the family were present. Judge Hastings performed the ceremony.
December 28,1894 Pioneer A boy of tender age arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eb Satterlee last Saturday. He is going to make a musician Eb says as he has commenced to develop his lungs already.
December 28,1894 Pioneer Frank Barnes is feeling rather proud these days, all on account of the arrival of a granddaughter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Barnard at Sioux City.
December 28,1894 Pioneer The marriage of Burt Berger and Miss Jewell Johnson occurred at the home of the brides parents on Quimby street on Tuesday evening December 25,1894. it was a very pleasant occasion. Rev. T.N. Buchanan officiating the ceremony. After a few minutes of congratulating the couple the company was conducted to the dining room where there was elegant food at the table. The Burt has worked for his brother Joe for the past two years and has a host of friends who wish him well in his new life and together with the Pioneer congratulate them. |