1896 Schaller Herald News

January 2, page 4, column 2

Sac Sun: On Sunday evening M. J. Cox went to Wall Lake in company with Sheriff DeGarmo. There they met Sheriff Davenport, of Woodbury county, in whose custody Matt was taken to Fort Madison to begin his five years' sentence. A petition for his pardon will be presented to the governor at an early date. Judge Goldsmith has the petition in charge.

January 2, page 4, column 3

The Schaller jail, or the place called by that name, was called into play on New Year's day, the first time it has been occupied except by tramps, for more than three years. Schaller has about as little use for a jail as any town in the county.

The house of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Johnson was the scene of a very pleasant gathering Saturday. It was in the manner of a surprise upon Orville Johnson, who, that day, celebrated his 21st birthday. Games and music were the features of the evening, and with dainty refreshments and social conversation made an occasion long to be remembered as a bright spot on memory's canvass. Some eight or ten couples of Alta's young people were down to enjoy the occasion.

January 9, page 4 column 2

Mr. Geo. H. Gould was called to Mt. Ida, Wis., Monday by a telegram informing him of the death of a sister-in-law.

January 9, page 4 column 3

The many friends of Mrs. J. C. Goodrich, better known to our people as Miss Eva Angier, will rejoice with them over the arrival of a nice little girl at their home in Pomeroy, one day last week.

January 9, page 4 column 4

A Genuine Surprise
Mr. A. H. Montgomery and his estimable wife were the recipients of the happiest of happy surprises at their home last night. Some way the fact leaked out that yesterday was Mr. M's 52nd birthday, and a company of friends took advantage of the occasion to swoop down upon them and do special honor to the day and its suggestions. About fifty participated in the festivities which were of a social and feasting nature, and before they went home presented Mr. Montgomery with a handsome bookcase and secretary, while his wife was presented with a beautiful dinner set, Mr. Ivens acting as spokesman and presenting them in behalf of the friends, which was responded to in a happy vein by both Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery. The supper, which by the way was a feast of good things prepared by the ladies, was served at Hotel French.   We venture to say these good friends will prize the gifts among their choicest household treasures.

January 16, page 4 column 2

The ten months old child of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Christianson died Tuesday night.

Storm Lake gossips where set all agog last week by the elopement of two of the young people.

Mrs. Geo Collins went over to Holstein Monday morning to see an intimate friend - Mrs. Jones - who was lying very near death's door.

A dispatch was received by Mr. L. A. Cobb Monday forenoon announcing him of the serious illness of his mother at her home in Belle Plaine. Mr. Cobb departed on the noon train for the bedside of his other, whom he found very low.

January 16, page 4 column 3

It was exceedingly quiet in town Tuesday afternoon, so many going over to the "hub" as witnesses in the impeachment case of Baumier v. Harrison et. al.

Tuesday night occurred the death of Mr. Nick Ohlsen, Jr., at the home of his parents in Cook township. Mr. Ohlsen has been sick but a short time, but the disease - pneumonia - baffled medical skill and terminated as stated. The funeral takes place today from the house, and the interment will probably be at Cook center cemetery.

January 16, page 4 column 4

Mr. J. C. Bodine is lying dangerously ill at his residence south of town. Dr. Wright, of Carroll, was called in council with Dr. Andrew Monday night but could give very little encouragement. We shall all anxiously await the outcome, hoping that he may soon be about once more. The doctor reports the symptoms a little more encouraging today.

January 23, page 4 column 2

Peter Mill is lying very low at his home southeast of town, and the conditions are not very favorable to a recovery. Mr. Frank Mill, of Columbus, Neb., and Mrs. Layton, of Tripp, So. D, are visiting at the parental home in Eden twp, being called here by the serious sickness of their father, Peter Mill.

January 23, page 4 column 3

F. M. Smith left today for Tiskilwa, Illinois, having received word that his father was quite sick and not expected to live.

Mr. and Mrs. Moellering wish to thank their friends for their kindness during the last sickness and death of Mother Walker.

J. C. Bodine died at his home in Cook township, Tuesday morning, after an illness of several days. A more extended notice will be given next week.

Nick Ohlsen and family desire, in this public way, to express their thanks to the members of the M. W. A. and other friends who assisted during the sickness and death of their son and brother.

Early News: J. F. Head was suddenly stricken blind on Friday of last week. He had been in his usual health, and, as was his habit, had got up early and made his fires and then laid down until the room got warm. After lying down he felt a strange sensation in his eyes - as he described it, as seeing myriads of stars. When he rose again he found he could see nothing. There was no pain indicating inflammation or anything of the kind. It seems to be prostration or paralysis of the optic never, no doubt brought about by too much reading, as he is a great reader. We have learned that he is now able to distinguish lights, and hopes are entertained that he will soon recover.

January 23, page 4 column 4

Obituary
Walker
Catherine Mary Walker died at the home of her daughter Mrs. J.H. Moellering, January. 18, 1896, after an illness of nearly four months. The deceased was born in Hanover, Germany, January. 4, 1815, hence at the day of her death was 81 years and 14 days old. She came to America in 1845, and was married to Adam Walker in 1846.   Three daughters were born unto them, one having past over the river of death, and the other two were with her in her last sickness and did all for her that loving hands could do. She made a confession of her faith in Christ while yet in Germany, and united with the Evangelical Lutheran Reform Church. She maintained a Christian walk and died in the faith of her Savior. The end came quietly, and peacefully did she pass in to rest.   Funeral services were held at the Christian Church and was attended by a large concourse of friends who came to pay the last tribute of respect.

Ohlsen
Nicholas P. Ohlsen, Jr., was born in Chicago, Ill., December 19, 1872 and died at his home near Schaller, Januaryuary 14, 1896, just 24 years and 25 days old.   "Nick" as he was familiarly known, came to Iowa with his parents in the spring of 1892, settling on the home farm in Cook township, where he resided up to the time of his death.   "Nick" was quite popular among the young people, and was an industrious young man, always looking ahead to better things and better times. Besides the family, he left one to whom life meant all, to mourn his demise. The funeral took place from the home place, Thursday afternoon, and the interment was at Cook cemetery.

In Memoriam
Whereas, the great Ruler of the Universe as in his infinite wisdom, removed from our midst our worthy and esteemed neighbor, N. P. Ohlsen Jr., and
Whereas, the intimate relation held by him with members of this camp makes it fitting that we record our appreciations of him, therefore
Resolved, that in his sudden removal of our neighbor, N. P. Ohlsen Jr., the camp has suffered the lost of an upright, honorable and well-beloved member.
Resolved, that we express our deep sympathy with the relatives and friends of the deceased in their great bereavement.
Resolved that a copy of these resolutions be suitably inscribed upon the records of the camp, a copy transmitted to the family of the deceased and a copy published in The Schaller Herald.
Cottonwood Camp No. 2636, M. W. A.
Committee - F. G. Butler, G. B. Gould, H. L. Leland

January 30, page 4 column 2

A little girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schaefer, of Eden township, Tuesday morning.

We are under obligations to Rev. L. P. Salon for the facts and matter in the obituary notice of J. C. Bodine.

F. M. Smith returned home from Illinois this morning, bringing his father's remains to Schaller for burial in the family lot, beside those if his wife, who was buried here about four years ago. The funeral will be from the Christian church tomorrow afternoon at one o'clock.

The time has come when something should be done in regard to shouldering such an expense upon the county as is done each term of court by irresponsible parties going before the grand jury and giving evidence which cannot be corroborated when the case is brought into court. This has been fully exemplified in the case against J. G. Baumier which occupied the attention of the court at the late term, and cost the county about $250.   The taxpayers age getting tired of this sort of work.

Sac Democrat: Wm. Carson, a farmer/renter on the Cork farm, Cedar township, went to Logan county, columnorado, Monday of last week to look at the country having in view the purchase of a farm in that irrigated region. He instructed the hired man to market his corn while he was absent. When he returned Saturday morning and went out home he discovered that the corn had been marketed and that the hired man had taken the proceeds, the best team and wagon and Mrs. Carson, and had departed for some other section of the country, possibly to look up a home for himself. Mr. Carson started at once to look for the missing ones.

January 30, page 4 column 4

Obituary
Died, in Cook Township, January. 21st, 1896, James C. Bodine, aged sixty-one years lacking 18 days. He was born February 8th, 1835, in Romulus, near the eastern shore of Seneca Lake, in New York. In 1865, the family moved to Aurora, Illinois. They lived there some three years, when they moved near Grinnell, Iowa; here they remained nine or ten years when they came to their present home in 1876. Here fine improvements were made, good buildings, fencing, setting out groves and bringing the farm to a good state of cultivation. Here Mr. Bodine and his three sisters have made their home for twenty years. Mr. Bodine was a good farmer and a successful business man. For many years he engaged in the stock business. He was a favorite buyer, for no man thought of his over-reaching or deceiving in business matters. He has had much to do with the business interests of the town and county. He has held the office of County Treasurer, and recently run for State Senator, but the district was strongly republican and no democrat could be elected. He lived in a republican town, and still at tone time he received all the votes cast in the town, but two, for a county office. In his neighborhood he was helpful by his advice, and financially, when such help was needed. One noble trait of character was his never speaking against anyone, to their injury in business or feelings. He was truthful and honest in business matters, and in the social relations of life, a friend to all and all were his friends. A town, yes a county, is in mourning for one of the best of citizens. The years will come and go, but his influence will live on to help many a young man to live an honest and more useful life. We carried him to his last resting place on Thursday the 23d, inst. A large number attended the funeral. The day was columnd or many more would have been in attendance from the country and from the villages throughout the county. His friend and neighbor on an adjoining farm preached the sermon, though he was a mourner, very much as for a brother. Mr. Bodine's brother and four sisters and the widowed sister's three children and companions were present at his death and funeral. A few more distant relatives were also present. The choir sang for their last hymn, "When Shall We Meet Again." May it be when the end of this life comes, in that beautiful world where sorrow and death shall never come, and a crown and a mansion are prepared for all that have become disciples of the risen Lord.

February 6, page 4 column 2

A meeting was held at Hudson's hall Tuesday evening for the purpose of perfecting the organization of a hose company. L. J. French was chosen foreman; W. R. Whiteside, assistant; C.W. Brimhall Sec. and Treas. A committee was appointed to form laws to govern the organization.

February 6, page 4 column 3

Mrs. A. Wells received a telegram this morning announcing the death of her father. Will left on the noon passenger to attend the funeral.

February 13, page 4 column 3

Mr. Raz Wells went to Menlo, Guthrie county, Monday, having received a letter announcing the serious illness of his sister.

The marriage of Ed. Connell and Anna Callahan, both of Sterling, Illinois, was solemnized at the Catholic church yesterday morning, Rev. Costello officiating.

February 20, page 4 column 2

Frank Porter left on Wednesday noon for Joliet, Ill., to attend the wedding of a niece.

February 20, page 4 column 3

W. R. Ritchie, of Marathon, formerly of Schaller, was married to Miss Anna Jackson, of Coon Valley twp., last Wednesday evening, February. 13. The bride is a sister of Co. Supt. J. W. Jackson, and known to many of our people, having visited here at different times.

On Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock, Mr. Chas. Higgins and Miss Ella Gulliford were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Gulliford, Rev. W. W. McGuire officiating. These young people are both well and favorably known to all our people, having "grown up" in our midst. We hope that success and happiness may be the lot of these two worthy young persons, and that the crown that fadeth not away be theirs in the end.

February 20, page 4 column 4

Carroll Herald: Owney, the U. S. mail dog passed through Carroll yesterday on No. 1, going west. Owney is the pet of the mail agents and is a constant tourist. About two months ago he returned from a trip to Japan where he was as royally received as a king. He is now enroute for San Francisco, having returned home by way of New York. The past week he has been riding back and forth through town.

February 27, page 4 column 2

A girl was born to A. S. Higgins and wife yesterday morning, Wednesday, February. 26.

Mrs. Jas. Hart, formerly Miss Mary Shell, returned to Schaller Saturday. Mr. Hart has rented the place occupied by J. F. Harkness, which he will farm the coming year, and arrived on Tuesday with a car of goods, stock, and machinery.

Sac Sun: The commissioners of insanity held a meeting Saturday evening deliberating on the case of Louis Harman, of Eden township. Mr. Hartman was ordered to the hospital at Clarinda last September but was discharged February 8 at the earnest solicitation of his relatives. He was regarded at the hospital as harmless; but a few days experience convinced his friends that they could not keep him at home. One of his freaks was to place a can of kerosene on the stove and pump out the dangerous fluid into some slippers and pour it on the fire. Accordingly one week after his discharge, he was again before the commissioners, who promptly concluded that the hospital was the place for him. Sheriff DeGarmo conveyed him thither, starting from Wall Lake on Sunday evening.

February 27, page 4 column 3

A boy was born to Aug. Sanderman and wife on February. 11. Also a boy to Wm. Shaw and wife on the 16th. All doing well.

Our information in regard to the marriage of W. R. Ritchie was not so correct as it should have been, but was a week later than stated. He was married last evening.

In the case of Baumier vs. Harrison before Justice Crandall, yesterday, wherein Harrison was arrestd for assault, the jury found him not guilty. It is to be hoped these expensive farces will close with this act.

Arrangements are being perfected whereby the Christian church bell will be used as a fire bell. This is a splendid plan, and is much better than the committee expected to arrange. The bell is of good size, loud sounding and centrally located. A tolling attachment will be added and the outside door will always be found unlocked, so that in case of fire any person may enter and ring the alarm, which will be by rapidly tolling the bell.

February 27, page 4 column 4

An Heir to Thousands
Mrs. J. C. Hudson, of this place, is one of the heirs to the estate of Matt Watson of Maquoketa, which is estimated to be $300,000. Mrs. Hudson's father was a brother of Watson, who died intestate. This property is composed mostly of cash and mortgages, he holding nearly 500 of the latter, real and chattel, at the time of his death. Watson was a bachelor and spent the greater part of his life in loaning money, thus acquiring a large estate. The heirs, of whom there are fifteen, are scattered over the whole United States although quite a number of them are residents of Iowa. The disposition of the property is being contested and there is just now a big legal fight on in Jackson county, which will necessarily have to be settled before the affairs of the estate will be in condition to enable the claimants to secure their respective shares. Should the decision be in favor of the claimants of which Mrs. Hudson is one, she will receive a fifteenth of the estate, something like $20,000. It will be some time yet before the case is settled as interested parties are now occupied with legislative matters at Des Moines, but the heirs are hopeful of an early settlement. Mr. Hudson is sanguine of a decision in his wife's favor. The attorneys for the defendants are columnlecting a great amount of evidence and the case will be hotly contested.

February 27, page 4 column 4

Obituary
Jerusba Frisbie was born in Litchfield, Conn., July 11, 1808, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary L. Ames, Schaller, Iowa, February. 23, 1896, being in her 88th year. When five years old she moved with her parents to New York. Was married to Reuben Nichols Oct. 2, 1828. They had six children, five of whom are living. They came to Iowa in 1856, settling in Clayton county. Her husband died in 1891, since which time she has made her home with her daughters. She joined the M. E. church 63 years ago and has been a devoted and consistent member of that church to the close of her life. She was a kind friend, a devoted mother, and a true christian. On the 24th after brief religious services conducted at the house, by W. W. McGuire her remains were taken to the cars and she was buried beside her husband in Clayton county.

March 12, page 4 column 2

Married: On Tuesday evening, at the home of the bride's parents, August Seakman and Anne Marten. A number of the relatives and friends were present and a very enjoyable time is reported.

Matt. J. Cox, a Sac City man who was convicted and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary, from Sioux City, for a crime no one believes he committed, was pardoned by Gov. Drake last week Wednesday. His was a worthy case.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gibbins wish to return their thanks to their friends, who so kindly assisted them during the sickness of little Inez, and also to those who showed their sympathy by attending the funeral and especially to the singers from Schaller.

March 12, page 4 column 4

Obituary
The pleasant home, of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gibbins six miles south of Schaller, was made very sad and gloomy, by the death of their bright and interesting little girl Inez, two and a half years old, on Saturday at 10 A. M., March 7th 1896. She has gone, and left heavy hearts behind her, but the stricken ones have the tender sympathy of many friends, and after a little, this will help to lift the cloud that now hangs so heavy about them. We are never quite ready for the reaper, but we do not question so much when the old are taken, for we know their weary feet need rest; but when the dear eager children go through we bow in submission, our human hearts sometimes cry out in anguish, "Why O Father! must the tender flowers be taken?" He knoweth best.   At such at time, dark indeed must be the way before those who cannot feel that the ever-lasting arms have been held out to receive these little ones, who have left our embrace so empty. Black in deed must be the clouds that wrap the lives of those, who cannot believe with Longfellow:

"There is no Death! What seems so is transition;
This life of mortal breath
Is but a suburb of the life elysian,
Whose portal we call Death.
She is not dead,--the child of our affection,--
But gone unto that school
Where she no longer needs our poor protection,
And Christ himself doth rule.
In that great cloister's stillness and seclusion,
By guardian angels led,
Safe from temptation, safe from sin's pollution,
She lives, whom we call dead.

We do believe, and though with tears and pain, we laid the body of little Inez under the velvet sod, yet with the eye of faith and love we look beyond, and see her bright spirit, in the great cloister, "safe from sin's pollution" "by guardian angels led."

March 19, page 4 column 2

A little girl is the center of attraction at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Heniman, since yesterday morning.

A. Wilson was over from Early Tuesday evening. He says they have the boss girl of the year. It weighs 11 pounds and was born on Friday, the 6th.

Mr. Rininger informs us that he had been at home scarcely fourteen hours when his aged father, whom he had just been east to see died very suddenly. When he left Pennsylvania his father was seemingly in perfect health.

March 19, page 4 column 3

Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Burkhead rejoice over the arrival of a little girl at their house on Sunday, the 8th inst.

March 26, page 4 column 2

Sac Sun: Bertha Brown, a sixteen-year-old daughter of Mrs. W. H. Brown, of Coon Valley township, was seriously burned Monday afternoon. She was in the field where the men were burning stalks and in some way her clothing ignited and she was soon covered with flames. Her brother Ben was badly burned about the hands while tearing off her burning clothing. The girl's right arm and both hips were burned deeply and fully a third of the surface of her body was scorched by the flames.

March 26, page 4 column 3

Geo. Speaker and family were at Arthur yesterday attending the marriage of his brother, W. P. Speaker to Anna Baker, which took place at high noon.

March 26, page 4 column 4

Married
Baker - Speaker
At the home of the bride's parents in Silver Creek twp., Wednesday, at 12 o'clock noon, March 2, 1896, Miss Anna Baker to Wion M. Speaker, Rev. W. R. Smith officiating. These young people are well and favorably known in this vicinity, and begin life under most auspicious conditions. A reception was tendered them at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Speaker, last evening at which about seventy of the friends of the young couple gathered to extend best wishes.

Mrs. Weidenmaier has been quite sick the past few days, and very little hopes are entertained for her recovery.

Administrator's Notice
Notice is Hereby Given to All Whom it May Concern:
That on the 10th day of March, 1896, the undersigned was appointed by the District Court of Sac county, Iowa, Administrator de bonis non of J. C. Bodine, the administrator of the estate of Jesse Hollenbeck, deceased, late of said county. All persons indebted to said estate will make payment to the undersigned, and those having claims against the same will present them, legally authenticated, to the said Court for allowance.
Rhineer Palmer, Administrator de bonis non
Dated March 14 1896.

Executor's Notice - Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern:
That on the 10th day of March, 1896, the undersigned was appointed by the District Court of Sac county, Iowa, Executor of the estate of Marie Catharine Walker, deceased, late of said county. All persons indebted to said estate will make payment to the undersigned, and those having claims against the same will present them, legally authenticated, to the said Court for allowance.
J. Henry Moellering, Executor
Dated March 14, 1896.

Executor's Notice - Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern:
That on the 10th day of March, 1896, the undersigned was appointed by the District Court of Sac county, Iowa, Executor of the estate of J.C. Bodine, deceased, late of said county. All persons indebted to said estate will make payment to the undersigned, and those having claims against the same will present them, legally authenticated, to the said Court for allowance.
J. H. Denman, Executor
Dated March 16, 1896.

April 2, page 4 column 2

Henry Ploeger and wife are the proud parents of a little girl, born to them Tuesday morning, March 31.

Storm Lake Tribune: An immense estate, valued up into the millions, has recently fallen to heirs, a number of whom live in Storm Lake, including W. A. Jones, Isaac Richards, C. W. McCord and others. The estate includes business property in Washington City, Philadelphia, and real estate in different eastern and Southern states. Attorneys are at work looking up the different heirs and trying to secure an adjustment of the property. We trust that our Storm Lake people will be successful in securing their full share of the estate.

April 2, page 4 column 3

Mrs. Alex Wells went to Clinton Tuesday, to attend to matters concerning the disposal of her father's property.

Sac Sun: The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. L. Farly were deeply grieved yesterday morning by the sad news of the death of little Esther, the youngest of the two attractive daughters whose presence has blessed that household. Only a brief warning was given of the nearness of the death angel, for the little one’s sickness was short. Pneumonia with alarming symptoms developed Monday, but on Tuesday there seemed a little change for the better, and no one was prepared Wednesday morning to hear that Esther had died at midnight. She was an unusually beautiful little child, with sweet and winning ways, and a circle of friends much wider than the stricken household mourns her taking away at the early age of three years and four months.

April 2, page 4 column 4

The home Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hartman, of Early, was blessed with a little girl which was born to them March 12. Geo. says he feels slighted because the event was not mentioned.   Bless you, man, since you hired yourself off to the land of the Earlyites how did you expect us to know these things? We hope the little miss will grow up to womanhood, and be an honor to her parents. The mother is doing well, but George will hardly recover.

April 9, page 4 column 2

The Herald is glad to report that Mrs. Weidenmaier, whose condition has been considered quite serious for the last week, is improving, and hopes are entertained for her recovery.

And now another widow of millionaire Fair has come to the front, confessed and claims a share of the Fair estate. According to the testimony of these sad survivors Mr. Fair must have been unusually successful in his wooings.

April 16, page 4 column 3

The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Darner, formerly of Schaller, now living at Mason City, will be pained to learn that death has taken from them their little boy, aged six weeks, who died last Thursday night.

April 23, page 4 column 2

Mr. and Mrs. Aden Merkley are happy and proud in the possession of their first born, a son, who claims their parental care since Tuesday morning - the 21st.

April 30, page 4 column 2

Frank Ames and Miss Emma Turner were united in marriage at Sac City, Wednesday, April 22, 1896. It was quite a surprise to the young couple's many friends here. They are both worthy young people and The Herald joins with many others in heartily wishing them unlimited happiness in their new relations. They are living at the home of the groom's mothers, Mrs. Mary L. Ames, just north of town.

May 7, page 4 column 2

It is rumored that two of Ida Grove's citizens have fallen heir to large estates in Germany, aggregating $22,000,000. Ida county seems to be strictly in it, when the estates are to be settled.

May 7, page 4 column 3

A young may by the name of Chas. Elfert attempted suicide by shooting himself in the head Monday evening at Sac City. He was a stranger there having come in on the evening train to visit his brother, a clerk in Highland's store.

May 7, page 4 column 4

The Class of '96

A hopeful company of seven graduates will step forth from our local halls of learning three weeks from today, May 28, prepared to do battle for a place in the ranks of earnest men and women of the world. The dainty programs and announcements, which the members of the class will shortly send out to their friends as formal announcements of the graduating exercises, will issue from The Herald press next week. The members of the graduating class are as follows:

A. Blanche Smethurst
Jennie [Janet E.} Low
Louisa Goodman
Irvy [Irving E.] Wright
Rofena Bristol
Mary E. Mill
Gertie [Gertrude H.] Sellers

On Monday of last week Geo. Schaller received word announcing the death of his father, at the old family home in Alsace, Germany. He was ninety-four years old. The aged wife and mother is still living. The worthy couple had been married 66 years. On their 63d wedding anniversary the emperor of Germany presented them an iron cross, according them the distinction of being the oldest married couple in Germany. There are ten children surviving the father, eight of them living in America.

May 14, page 4 column 2

J. W. Sargent has sold his stock of general merchandise to Challman and Lease, of Galva, who will remove the same to that place soon. By this sale Schaller's oldest business man steps down and out. Mr. Sargent was the first man to do business in Schaller. The first sale he made was on the open prairie with a dry goods box for a counter, and the first article sold was a pound of tea. This was almost fourteen years ago. During all these years Mr. Sargent has enjoyed a very liberal patronage, in fact has been a leader in general business, and feeling the necessity of a rest from active business cares has induced him to sell out. The Herald, with many others, regret this move on the part of Mr. Sargent, yet all will join in wishing him success in all future ventures.

May 14, page 4 column 4

An Apology

If ever a newspaper was called upon to make an apology The Herald feels under deep obligation to apologize to Mr. J. H. Watson for the manner in which we spoke of his recent trip to Illinois. As usual we had been so busy in the office that we had not learned of his departure. Thursday morning we noticed him getting off the train and incidently [sic] inquired of a bystander where Mr. Watson had been. We were told he had been back to Illinois, and knowing that he frequently went to Chicago on business, and supposing such to be the case this time we spoke as we did. The paper had not been out a half an hour before we had learned our mistake, and surely no one regrets it more than we do. Instead of it being a pleasure trip he was called there by the sickness and death of his aged mother at the family home at Warrenville, Ill., and the trip was as devoid of pleasure as could be. By a strange coincidence an uncle, his mother's brother, died within a few hours after her death.

May 21, page 1

Obituary
From the Batavia (Ill.) Herald we glean the following particulars regarding the death of Mr. J. H. Watson's mother: Mary Lucretia, wife of Thomas Warren Watson, died, at Warrenville, DuPage Co., Ill., Monday, April 27, 1896, at the age of seventy-one years, seven months and thirteen days. The funeral was held at the old homestead at Warrenville, Wednesday at two o’clock; Rev. J. D. Leek, of Batavia M. E. Church officiating. Mrs. Watson was born in Baltimore, Md., September 14th, 1824, and had lived at Warrenville for the past 52 years. She was the mother of six sons, three of which survive her: Thos. Theodore, of Buenos Ayres, S. A.; George Edward of Batavia; and John Henry, of Schaller, Iowa. Deceased was a fond loving wife and mother, and a staunch true friend, having the interest of many at heart, and was a woman of superior natural ability. Intellectually she was far above the average person of her years, and was an agreeable conversationalist.   She possessed many excellences of heart and head and enjoys, as she deserves, the respect of a large circle of friends. She had been such a great sufferer for the past three years, that the many friends that gathered at her funeral, from all parts of the country, and those near and dear to her, could through all their sorrow, but feel glad to follow her to the peaceful quiet cemetery, and leave her at rest.

[here is the actual obituary:

Death of an Old Pioneer.
Mrs. Thos. W. Watson, Passes Away, Monday, April 27, 1896, After a Long Illness, Aged 71 Years. Deceased Was a Resident of Warrenville For 52 Years; Much Beloved and Esteemed for her Good Qualities of Heart and Bright Intellect. – She Was The Mother, of Geo. E. Watson, of Batavia. Mary Lucretia, wife of Thomas Warren Watson, died, at Warrenville, DuPage Co., Ills., Monday, April 27, 1896, at the age of seventy-one years, seven months and thirteen days. The funeral was held at the old homestead at Warrenville, Wednesday at two o’clock; Rev. J. D. Leek, of Batavia M. E. Church officiating. Several young friends who had often met to sing with Mrs. Watson made the occasion very impressive, by singing many of her favorite hymns. Mrs. Watson was one of DuPage County’s Pioneers, a daughter of Casper M. and Henrietta L. Kline. She was born in Baltimore, Md., September 14th, 1824, and came to this country with her parents in 1835. April 10, 1844 she married Mr. Watson, coming with him to Warrenville to make the home in which they have resided for the past 52 years. Mrs. Watson was the mother of six sons, three of which survive her: Thos. Theodore, of Buenos Aires, South America; George Edward, of Batavia; and John Henry, of Schaller, Iowa. Deceased was a fond loving wife and mother, and a staunch true friend, having the interest of many at heart, and was a woman of superior natural ability. Intellectually she was far above the average person of her years, and was an agreeable conversationalist. She possessed many excellences of heart and head and enjoys, as she deserves, the respect of a large circle of friends. She had been such a great sufferer for the past three years, that the many friends that gathered at her funeral, from all parts of the country, and those near and dear to her, could through all their sorrow, but feel glad to follow her to the peaceful quiet cemetery, and leave her at rest. [Batavia Herald, 7 May 1896]

May 21, page 4 column 4

Nearing Completion
Notwithstanding the fact that the wind and weather have greatly retarded the work thus far done on the new water works tower and tank, it is rapidly nearing completion, and by the first of June will in all probability be ready to receive the first consignment of water for city use. The old saying that "all things come to him who waits", is being fulfilled in its fullest sense in regard to Schaller's water works plant.   We have waited long and patiently for the company to complete the work and as the end approaches the time seems to drag wearily along.   But then we may now rejoice in the fact that the water works systems is about completed and that we may be able to derive some benefit from it besides having the assurance that we will have protection in case of fire.

Administratrix Notice
Notice is Hereby Given to All Persons Interested:
That on the 22nd day of April, 1896, the undersigned was appointed by the District Court of Sac county, Iowa, Administratrix of the estate of ADAM WALKER, the administrator of the estate of Jesse Hollenbeck, deceased, late of said county. All persons indebted to said estate will make payment to the undersigned, and those having claims against the same will present them, legally authenticated, to the said Court for allowance.
Ann King, Administratrix
Dated April 25th 1896.

May 28, page 4 column 2

Water was pumped into the tank last night, and this morning the hose was attached to the hydrants down in town. Owing to the small amount of water in the tank the force was not very great, but yet sufficient to throw a stream over Howard's implement building, and also over Murray's building. With a good supply of water at the tank we believe a stream could easily be thrown over the Christian church spire.

June 11, page 1

Miss Rofena Bristol, of the class of '96, has a record for attendance and punctuality that she may well feel proud of. During her five years of school she has neither been absent nor tardy.

On Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock, occurred the death of Mrs. Jones at the home of her son, W. E. Jones, in this place. Only a few weeks ago Mr. and Mrs. Jones came to Schaller to spend a part of the summer with their son. About two weeks ago she was taken sick and continued getting worse until death came to her relief on Saturday last. We understand her trouble was cancer of the stomach. The remains were taken to Ira, in Jasper county, Saturday evening for burial. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Jones accompanied the husband and father on his sad mission. Truly a sad ending to what promised to be a visit of great pleasure.

June 25, page 4 column 2

We neglected mentioning last week, the advent of a little daughter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hart.

Mr. J. F. Adkinson, of Sioux City, was in town this week in the interest of the Children's Home Society. He is superintendent of this district and brought with him a little girl from that institution, and placed her in the home of Mr. Theo. Ivens.

At 12 o'clock Tuesday occurred the marriage of Mr. F. M. McCray and Miss Elizabeth Nicholson, at the Unitarian church, Sioux City. The bride is a sister of Messrs. Alex. and Theo. Nicholson of this place, and has many friends and acquaintances here.

One hundred and six years ago Mrs. Margaret Kelley of Carroll, was born in County Longford, Ireland. She is now a hale and hearty old lady, and with her friends celebrated the anniversary of her birthday last week. Mrs. Kelley has about twenty grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren, the eldest of the latter being 23 years of age. She is in possession of all her faculties, sees readily without the aid of spectacles, converses freely and brightly, and moves about the house without assistance. Physically she is as active as the average woman of 50, and recently when one of her great-grandchildren was married attended the wedding and took part in the festivities with as much enjoyment and spirit as any of the guests. She is a devout Catholic and attends regularly to the duties of her church. Mrs. Kelley is said to be the oldest living person in Iowa.

June 25, page 4 column 3

A sad accident occurred near Grant City last Wednesday in which Frank O'Herron lost his life by drowning in the Coon river.   Frank with his brothers, Andrew and James, accompanied by their father, James O'Herron, went over to Grant City to have a brief outing and recreation after the spring's hard work. The three brothers went in bathing above the dam on Wednesday, while the father was below engaged in fishing. None of the boys could swim, and when Frank stepped into a hole beyond his depth no assistance could be extended. - Carroll Herald.

July 2, page 4 column 2

On Thursday morning occurred the death of the 28 months old child of Chas. Brodcasky, from spinal meningitis after an illness of about 48 hours. The funeral was conducted from the house, Rev. C. J. McConnell officiating, and the body interred in the cemetery six miles south of town.

July 2, page 4 column 4

The Usual Cause
Liquor Plays Its Part in the Tragedy
The following from the Sioux City Journal, regarding the awful crime committed last Saturday morning northwest of town, concerns parties with whom many of our citizens are well acquainted:

Aurelia, June 27 - Special: About 5 o'clock this morning, on the farm of Mrs. Elizabeth Mahoney, six miles south of this place, James Mahoney fire three shots at Miss Mary Kane, two passing through her head and the other through her arm. At present she is alive, but probably will not live. Mahoney is in jail at Cherokee. He was desperately in love with the girl, who would not pay him any attention. Mahoney is a hard drinking man and was not home last night, but slept somewhere near the house. He went to the house early in the morning and seeing Miss Kane come out of the house and go to the milk house for something he followed her in, closed the door and shot her. He then came out and ran to a neighbor's where he remained until the officers took him. He made no resistance to arrest. Miss Kane is an orphan and had been living with the Mahoney family for over a year. She is 16 years old and is a very bright and intelligent girl. The murderer has lived on the farm with his mother and two brothers for a good many years. The others of the family are very respectable. The shocking tragedy has created a great deal of excitement in this vicinity.

Miss Kane died of her injuries Sunday.   Attorneys secured her deposition just before her death.

July 9, page 4 column 2

A boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barr last Sunday morning.

July 9, page 4 column 3

Wedding Bells

On Wednesday July 1, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Austin in Silver Creek, occurred the marriage of Miss Lulu R. Gibson to Joel columnlin. At 11 o'clock a.m., the appointed hour, the young couple took their places in the parlor where Rev. W. R. Smith, of the Congregational church, spoke the words necessary to complete the happy union. Congratulations were then offered to the nuptial pair after which dainty refreshments were served. The wedding was a home affair, witnessed by relatives of the bride and groom. A reception was given them in the afternoon, at the home of Jonas columnlin, the groom's parents, where a large company of friends and relatives gathered and passed a pleasant afternoon and evening.   The young couple were made the recipients of many beautiful and valuable presents, expressive of the affection and esteem in which they are held by their many friends.

July 16, page 4 column 4

The Death of G. F. Schuyler
On Sunday occurred the death of G. F. Schuyler at the home of his parents in Cook township. Mr. Schuyler was taken down on Friday, July 3, and not until Saturday morning was the fact known that he was sick, when medical aid was summoned. He was moved from his place to the parental home where everything that loving care and medical skill could do for him was done. But, he continued to grow worse and on Monday Drs. Farnsworthy and Brenton were called in consultation with Dr. Dunkelberg, physician in charge. Geo. F. Schuyler was born in Whiteside county, Illinois, Nov. 3, 1863, and died at Schaller, July 12, 1896, aged 32 years, 8 months and 10 days. He was the eldest of three children; a brother and sister besides the father and mother are left to mourn his loss. Frank, as he was familiarly known, was active and ambitious, and affectionate son and a true friend. His funeral took place from the house Tuesday, Rev. L. P. Sabin preaching the sermon. The burial service was conducted by the Modern Woodmen, of which lodge he was a member. On Monday afternoon a post-mortem examination was held which developed the fact that death was caused by acute inflammation of the bowel throughout its entire length. It was also discovered that the disease of the lower part of the small bowel was of long standing and probably often recurring although not known or complained of by the deceased.

Lake View Resort: Lake View boasts of having the only one-legged bicyclist in Sac county, in the person of Robert Jacobsen, a lad 15 years old. He rides a while with comparative ease and can give some of our other cyclists a few pointers.

July 23, page 4 column 2

Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Ivens have a little girl, one taken from the children's home at Des Moines. It is their intention to adopt the child, which is about four years old.

July 23, page 4 column 3

We regret very much to learn of the unfavorable change in Mrs. Brimhall's condition. Until week before last she was apparently gaining, but since her prostration on July 4, she has been much worse.

N. C. Kelly died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. S. J. Casey, in Odebolt, Monday evening of last week at the ripe old age of 87 years and 4 months. Mr. Kelly was one of the early settlers in Wheeler township. He was the father of 12 children all of whom are living.

July 30, page 4 column 3

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Erwin, Tuesday morning, July 28, a boy.

Mrs. Anderson, the lady who was visiting at Baz Well's and taken sick, died Tuesday afternoon. The remains were taken to the home place for burial Tuesday evening. Truly a sad ending to what promised to have been a pleasant visit. The lady was the wife of a brother of Mrs. Wells.

In Memoriam
Whereas, the great Ruler of the Universe has in His infinite wisdom, removed from our midst our worthy and esteemed Neighbor, George Frank Schuyler, and
Whereas, the intimate relation held by him with members of this Camp makes it fitting that we record our appreciation of him, therefore
Resolved, that in this sudden removal of our Neighbor George Frank Schuyler, the Camp has suffered the loss of an upright, honorable and well behaved member,
Resolved, that we express our deep sympathy with the relatives and friends of the deceased in their great bereavement,
Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be suitably inscribed upon the records of the Camp, a copy transmitted to the family of the deceased and a copy published in The Schaller Herald.
Committee - W. H. McKinney, H. S. Knapp, H. L. Leland
Cottonwood Camp No. 2686, Modern Woodmen of America
Schaller, Ia., July 24, 1896

August 6, page 4 column 2

Some twelve or fourteen of the Schaller Oddfellows drove over to Storm Lake Sunday to attend the funeral of H. A. Day, a brother Oddfellow, who died very suddenly last Thursday night.

Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Brimhall, of State Center, came Friday evening in response to a telegram informing them of the low condition of his brother's wife.

August 6, page 4 column 3

At 3:15 this morning occurred the death of Mrs. C. W. Brimhall, from paralysis, having been unconscious for a week. The funeral services will be held at the M. E. church, at 2:00 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Obituary next week.

August 13, page 4 column 2

We note the arrival of a plump, active girl baby, of conventional weight, at the home of our friends, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred McIntosh, over east of town, Sunday, August 9. We congratulate all concerned.

The Savings Bank people "tapped" the water main yesterday afternoon. They are the first to become consumers , and the water is to be supplied to Little's barber shop, and also to Dr. Andre's rooms on the second floor.

Mr. C. W. Brimhall desires us to publicly extend for himself and family their sincerest thanks to the friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy in the hour of need and sorrow at the death of wife and mothers.

August 13, page 4 column 3

Jas. McQuigg left Saturday evening for Lisbon, North Dakota, in response to a telegram informing him of the serious illness of his sister.

Early News: Walter Scott, the man who was running the saloon in this place, folded his tent and quietly left the city Saturday. This was brought about by Mayor Farquhar going at the business in a quiet manner and securing some affidavits that he was selling beer and confronting him with the testimony and telling him if he did not quit the business he would prosecute him.

August 13, page 4 column 4

Obituary
Mrs. C. W. Brimhall
Died - at her residence in this place, on Thursday morning, August 6, 1896, after an illness of a little more than a year, of paralysis, Mrs. C. W. Brimhall, in the forty-seventh year of her age. Mary W. Sleezer was born in Newark, Illinois, in the year 1849, where she lived, with the exception of one year which the family spent in Arkansas, until 1878. In 1865, when but sixteen years of age, she was converted and became a member of the Baptist church, and until the day of her departure from the church militant to the church triumphant, she was a faithful, conscientious member of that denomination, exemplifying in her every day life all the christian graces. On June 3, 1874, she was married to C. W. Brimhall at Newark, Ill., where they resided until 1878, when they removed to State Center, Iowa. After about eleven years residence there they came to Schaller in the year 1889. The 10th of July, 1895, the deceased was prostrated by a stroke of paralysis while downtown shopping. From this time she has been a patient sufferer, and it was believed she was improving and hopes were entertained that she might fully recover from the affliction. On July 4, 1896, she received a second stroke attended with its discouraging effects, yet her friends did not give up hopes. On Aug. 1, she received a third stroke and it became apparent to the loving ones and to kind friends that "her race was nearly run." From that time she gradually weakened until the struggle was ended during the early hours of last Thursday morning. An affectionate and indulgent wife and mother, a generous and self-sacrificing neighbor, she has left the helpful impress of her good life wherever her lot has been cast. Her kindly acts of good will have greatly endeared her to the neighborhood in which she lived, who mourn her death as that of a personal friend. But the blow falls with heaviest force upon the husband, son and daughter who have always enjoyed this fond wife and mother's abiding love and tender care. They will sadly miss her presence and counsels and the world will seem full of shadows, for a time, but they will be cheered by the sympathy of true friends and the consciousness that human hearts and hands could have done no greater service than they willingly rendered during all the weary weeks and months of her last illness. The funeral was held from the M. E. church Friday afternoon, Rev. McGwire officiating. One by one the loved ones are gathering "over there."

August 20, page 4 column 2

Wm. Impson and wife of Grant City, celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary last Thursday.

A sad piece of news comes to us from Kingsley, to the effect that Mr. and Mrs. Bert P. Mill lost their little son, Arta Rossiter, aged two years and nine months, on Tuesday morning of this week, from tuberculosis.

August 27, page 4 column 2

Mrs. A. P. Searle returned home Friday evening from an extended visit with her daughter at Perry. She brings the news of the arrival of a boy baby at the home of her children, Mr. and Mrs. Franks, at Perry. It is the first child and also the first grandchild hence it is heralded, rightfully, as a wonderful little man. Lawyer Searle wears the title of grandpa with becoming dignity.

August 27, page 4 column 3

John Davenport, the man whom the Early News claimed had been converted to the ranks of "free silver" was adjudged insane last week and taken to the asylum. Can this be significant of anything?

Mrs. Geo. Teskey, of Elwood, and Mrs. W. E. Cram, of Sheldon, are here being summoned to the bedside of their mother, Mrs. Isaac Mill, who is lying quite low at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. E. Rogers.

August 27, page 4 column 4

Killed in a Runaway
Last Saturday a young man by the name of Gardner, working for Levi Anspaugh, in Silver Creek township, was injured in a runaway and died within a couple of hours. Just how the accident happened will probably never be known as the young man was alone with the team at the time. During the day Mr. Anspaugh and the young man Gardner had been over the farm repairing some fences, driving a team of colts. Stopping at a corn field Mr. Anspaugh got out of the wagon and went into the field a short distance to examine the corn. He heard a slight noise and returning heard Mr. Gardner groaning. Upon coming from the field he discovered the young man standing on his head and knees and insensible. He was at once cared for and a messenger dispatched to Galva for a doctor, but died before the doctor came. An examination showed that several ribs were broken and that he was considerably bruised, and the probabilities are that he was badly injured internally. The funeral was held on Sunday.

Lost a Finger
Tuesday morning Mr. Henry McIntosh met with a painful accident while loading milk at the creamery. His team became frightened at a missile of some kind blown by the strong wind against them and they started to run, and in his efforts to stop them by grasping the reins his hand became entangled in the lines and the little finger of his left hand was torn off at the second or middle joint. So quickly was it done that he did not realize he was hurt until he had gone almost a block. He was then assisted to Dr. Andre's office and his hand was properly dressed. The team was stopped in front the of the Savings bank without any particular damage to the outfit.

September 3, page 4 column 2

Thos. Loyd, who died recently near Ute at the age of 82, was the father of 22 children, 18 of whom are living. He was twice married and had six children by his first wife and 16 by the second.

September 17, page 4 column 2

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. R. [might be B] Gould are the happy parents of a little girl who came to bless their home yesterday.

Mr. and Mrs. Alex Granander are rejoicing over the arrival of a nice little girl at their home Thursday, Sept. 10.

September 17, page 4 column 3

Last Sunday and Monday were eventful days in the Wm. Moyer and L. S. Holmes families respectfully, as from those days date the birth of a little girl to each of them.

September 24, page 4 column 2

A little girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Class [might be Glass] on Sunday, Sept. 20.

Mr. and Mrs. Will Stoelting are rejoicing over the arrival of a little Miss who came to their home on Sunday last.

September 24, page 4 column 3

Born, on last Thursday, Sept. 17, to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ellis, a boy.

Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Ivens left on yesterday evening's passenger for Champaign Illinois, where they were called by the death of Mrs. Iven's brother-in-law.

October 1, page 4 column 2

On Monday morning Rev. McGwire received a telegram informing them of an accident to their son who is living at Denver, columnorado.   The news was rather meagre concerning the mishap, but it was received while in the discharge of his official duties as captain of the state militia. Yesterday morning the family received a letter giving more particulars. It seems that his company had been ordered to Leadville to help suppress the riot occasioned by strikers. He was dispatched with orders to a superior officer and in jumping from the cars he fell in such a manner as to have his foot badly crushed. Amputation was necessary, and the letter further stated that he was getting along nicely. Mr. McGwire visited his parents here last summer quite briefly while enroute home from a business trip to Washington.

October 1, page 4 column 4

An Early Settler Gone
At an early hour Wednesday morning occurred the death of Peter Mill, at his home east of town. Mr. Mill had been in feeble health for almost a year, and his death was not wholly unexpected. He was about 70 years of age and was one of the early settlers in this section, coming here from Canada about eighteen years ago. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock, and the interment will be at Cook Center cemetery.

Early News: Friday afternoon of last week Mrs. Fuchs, of Clinton twp., attempted to take her own life. She had returned from Sioux city, where she had been attending the trial wherein her father, Henry Reinhart, was attempting to have his guardian discharged. This so worked on her mind that she became temporarily insane when she attempted the rash act mentioned above. She took laudanum and carbolic acid, enough of either if taken separately to have accomplished the purpose. The doctors report her recovering, though suffering from the effects of the acid.

October 8, page 4 column 2

Frank Wier, the young man who has been brakeman on the passenger run on this line for about three years, committed suicide at Carroll last Saturday morning by shooting himself. No cause is known for the act. His wife was away on a visit at the time.

Twins - girls - were born to Mr. and Mrs. -- Benson, last Thursday. This is the first time The Herald has been called upon to chronicle the birth of twins here in Schaller.   We understand the family are in straightened circumstances and our people should see to it that they receive help for the time being at least.

October 8, page 4 column 4

Summoned By Death
Mrs. Isaac Mill
DIED - On Tuesday morning, October 6, 1896, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.E. Rogers, in Schaller, Mrs. Isaac Mill, in the seventy fourth year of her age. Amy M. Barkley, the youngest daughter of Matthias and Margaret Barkley, was born in Matilda, county of Dundas, Ontario Aug. 17, 1823. Was married to Isaac Mill of Mountain, Ontario, March 30, 1843. She united with the Wesleyan Methodist church in Canada in 1848, and moved to Iowa in 1867 and joined the Methodist Episcopal church here. She had been ill for many months, unable to lie down to rest, and has suffered a great deal. She was patient, resigned and full of hope for a future and a better home in heaven. Death did not surprise her, she was ready to go. She was the mother of 14 children, 3 sons and six daughters survive her, five children awaited her on the other side. The funeral services were conducted in the presence of a large congregation by her pastor Rev. W.W. McGwire at the M.E. Church. The sermon was based on Ps. 49:15.   The subject was the power of the grave and the promised redemption of the saints therefrom.

October 15, page 4 column 2

The Herald must admit an oversight in neglecting to mention the arrival, last week, on Tuesday, of a daughter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Carey. We have been unable to find words that would fittingly express Matt's joy and state of mind at this writing. Congratulations are extended to the happy parents.

October 15, page 4 column 3

Benedict Detterman and Miss Mary Sampers, both of Early, were married at the Catholic church at Early last week Wednesday. The wedding festivities were elaborate and lasted all day and well into the night.

October 22, page 1

After Effects of the Mulct Saloon
One of the most pitiable scenes it has been our misfortune to witness was in Esquire Kiner's court yesterday - Wednesday - afternoon. A German farmer by the name of Fritz Selling, was on trial for abusing his family and threatening their life while intoxicated the day before. Parties who have known him for twenty years bear witness to the fact of his honesty and integrity; yet crazed by liquor, the testimony in the case shows that he had become a terror to his family, threatening them with death and all manner of dire punishment. He had been to town and loaded up with forty-rod and returning home, drove everybody out of the house and threatened to shoot his wife. It court appeared his wife, a married daughter and a little son, all weeping and their hearts bleeding because they were forced to seek protection of the law against a husband and father, who when sober, they loved and respected. Tuesday night the family were obliged to seek shelter at a neighbor's. Wednesday morning Mr. Selling came to town, bought a gallon of whiskey and when the officers went after him he was in bed with his "budge" and a rope, supposedly to hang himself with. It is a very sad case. The family are good people, hard working, industrious, and Mrs. Selling enjoys the highest regard of all her acquaintances. The little son, probably 13 or 14 years old wept as if his heart would break when giving testimony, and the scene would melt the heart of any person, not wholly lost to human love and sympathy. The court fined him for assault and put him under a $600 bond to keep the peace, in default of which he now occupies a cell in the county jail. This trial is a temperance lecture that should reach every man old or young, and one to be remembered. Ida Grove Record.

Geo. Jorgenson, a tailor at Wall Lake, committed suicide by hanging himself Sunday night. His father, who has been dead a little over a year, made regular trips to Schaller soliciting work in the tailor line. George was about 22 years old, a good work man, and no reason can be given for the rash deed.

October 22, page 4 column 2

D. B. Nelson, an old settler and a veteran of the late war, died at his home near Sac City Sunday afternoon. He was 69 years of age.

Last Friday while Swan Swenson was helping thresh out at Adam Main's he had the misfortune to get his hand caught in some of the machinery cutting off the thumb of his right hand at the second joint. He came to town and Dr. Dunkelberg dressed the wounded hand. He had to take off another small portion of the thumb as it was so badly crushed.

October 22, page 4 column 4

Married
Gray - Willcutt
At the residence of the bride's parents at Ida Grove Iowa, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1896, at three o'clock p.m., Mr. John Gray, of Schaller, Iowa, and Miss Blanche Willcutt, of this city, Rev. A. S. Flanningan of the M. E. church officiating. This is a happy consummation of a courtship from early youth, and we congratulate our young friends for their constancy. The fortunate groom is well known in Ida county and highly respected by all. He is a successful business man of Schaller where he has prepared a home. The bride is a daughter of R. P. Willcutt, of this city, and she enjoys the love and admiration of all her acquaintances. She is an earnest, consistent member of the Methodist church; also a member of its auxiliary organizations, among which are its excellent choir, the Epworth League, and she is also a diligent worker in the Sunday school. Last evening a large company of her associates in the League and Sunday school met at the residence of A. C. Fish and planned a surprise for the bride and groom. The Willcutt home was completely taken by storm, and the happy couple presented with innumerable and ornamental household fixtures, etc. - Ida Grove Record

October 22, page 4 column 4

A quiet wedding ceremony was performed Sunday evening, uniting in marriage Harry Shields and Miss Ella McIntosh of this place.   The wedding occurred at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry McIntosh, east of town, the ceremony being performed by Rev. C. J. McConnell, of the Presbyterian church. The groom is an energetic young man, the proprietor of the "K. C." short order restaurant. The bride has lived here for years and is a young lady who has the womanly qualities necessary to make a worthy helpmeet to the man she has chosen for a husband. Both have a large circle of friends in Schaller where they have long resided, and with these The Herald joins in hearty congratulations.

November 5, page 4 column 2

Mr. E. A. Gosting of Kingsley, was an over Sunday visitor with his daughter, Mrs. Bert P. Mill.

On Tuesday of last week, Herman Meier and Miss Clara Hartman, both of Eden township, were united in marriage at Sac City, Justice Jackson performing the ceremony.

November 12, page 4 column 2

Conrad Franzmier and Lena Hartman were married by Judge Church at Sac City Monday evening.

Arne Johnson, a well known and respected citizen of Cook township, died last Thursday morning of pneumonia, aged 51 years and 9 months. The deceased was born in Norway and emigrated to America in 1868, locating in Poweshiek county where he married Miss Agnes Larson during the same year. In 1876 he moved to Cook township, where he resided until his death, on a farm of 120 acres. Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, of whom eight are living - five sons and three daughters, the youngest a boy of eight. Mr. . Johnson had been in poor health for a number of years, and an attack of pneumonia caused his death ten days after he took to his bed. He was an upright man and a good citizen. The remains were interred in the Cook Center cemetery. - Odebolt Chronicle

November 12, page 4 column 3

Death of Mrs. Bert P. Mill.
Monday morning, November 9, about 10 o’clock occurred the death of the wife of Bert P. Mill, of this place. The demise of this patient, good woman did not come in the nature of a surprise, as she has been ill for more than a year, a sufferer with pulmonary tuberculosis, a disease that appears to be incurable. She had received the best of medical aid in places where the family have resided, and about a year ago the family went to columnorado hoping a change of climate and scenes would be beneficial, but without permanent relief. Last Spring they returned to Iowa going to Kingsley, and afterwards coming to Schaller where Mr. Mill could be assisted in the care of his wife by his folks. Mrs. Mill was only 27 years of age and leaves a broken hearted husband to whom she was married about four years ago, and a little boy about a year and a half old. The remains were taken to Kingsley for burial Tuesday, brief services being held at the house in the early morning. The earnest sympathy of all Schaller is freely extended to the lonely husband and father in his desolate bereavement.

November 19, page 4 column 1

For Sale, Cheap - Sewing machine, Organ, Bureau, Commode, Gasoline Stove, Table, Stand, Typewriter, Desk, Cot, Guitar, Mandolin and Cornet. Call at home this week.
Bert P. Mill

November 19, page 4 column 2

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Alderson, on Saturday, the 14th, a boy.

Carl, the 15 year old son of Herman Sanderman, picked and cribbed, by measure, 185 bushels of corn yesterday. This is a remarkable record for a boy only fifteen years old.   Who can beat it?

November 19, page 4 column 3

A little girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Mill on Tuesday morning, the 17th inst.

Cards of invitation are out for the wedding of Miss Hattie Horsfield to James Gibson, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 26, at the home of the bride's grandmother, Mrs. Peter Mill, over in Eden township.

November 26, page 4 column 2

In our notice of the Horsfield wedding last week we came near getting someone into trouble. Our informant said the name of the groom elect was Gibson, which we learn is an error. It is Thos. Sibson.   We sincerely hope there will be no hitch in the affair on account of the slight error we made.

November 26, page 4 column 3

Isaac Tucker, one of the early pioneers who went to Jefferson before Iowa was made a state, died last week. He was nearly 100 years old, and had he lived another year he and his wife who survives him, could have celebrated their seventy-fifth wedding anniversary.

December 10, page 4 column 2

A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lynch, Tuesday, Dec. 8.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Franken, Thursday morning, Dec. 10, a boy.

F. W. Sprague, of the Ida Grove Pioneer, who was publicly horsewhipped last spring by banker Baxter, brought suit for damages in the sum of $10,000. The case was tried last week at Ida Grove, and the jury found for Sprague, giving him damages to the amount of $50.

December 17, page 4 column 2

The many friends in Schaller of Mr. and Mrs. G. P. McGraw of Pierson, will be interested in knowing that their household was gladdened by the advent of a girl baby on Monday morning, a circumstance which The Herald takes pleasure in chronicling.

We are in receipt of a letter from Mrs. Wm. Kline, of Lake Linden, Mich., in which was enclosed the case for a renewal subscription to The Herald. She also informs us of the death of Wm. Kline which occurred Oct. 20th from paralysis after a sickness of two weeks. Mr. Kline was known to many in and around Schaller, having visited here at different times. Mrs. F. W. hatch, formerly of this place, and Mrs. W. A. Newell being his stepdaughters.

December 17, page 4 column 3

We learned this morning that Mrs. E. J. Allison died at her home in Sioux City, yesterday. The remains will be brought to Schaller for interment. We will try and learn the facts for an obituary next week.

December 24, page 4 column 3

This afternoon, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Allen, at 4 o'clock, occurs the marriage of their daughter Stella, to Art. W. Cheshire. These young folks are well and favorably known by all in this community, and will have the well wishes of a host of friends. The young couple will leave on the evening train for a brief wedding trip and will visit at Mr. Cheshire's former home - Grinnell, and vicinity.

December 24, page 4 column 4

Obituary
Mrs. Emaline J. Allison
Died - At her home in Sioux City, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1896, from injuries received in a fall, Mrs. Emaline J. Allison, aged 65 years, 1 mo. and 22 days. The worthy woman whose death is recorded above, leaves a great many very sincere mourners in this place, where she spent many of the best years of her life. Emmaline Allison, daughter of Samuel and Mary Harris, was born in Licking county, Ohio, October 24, 1831. On March 2, 1852, she was married to Samuel Allison, and soon after moved with her husband to Iowa, locating in Delaware county, where they resided until 1881, when they removed to Sac county, locating on a farm northwest of Schaller. At the age of 18 she became converted and united with the Christian church, and after coming to Sac county joined the same church here and was still a member at the time of her death. There were ten children in the family - five boys and five girls - eight of whom survive both father and mother. Brief funeral services were held at the home in Sioux City by Rev. Bowers, and the remains brought to Schaller where services were held at the Christian chapel Friday, conducted by Rev. W. E. Jones, after which the body was interred beside that of her husband who had preceded her to the other world some eight years. Long and lovingly will she be remembered by those upon whom the influence of her christian life can never be lost.

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