1897 Schaller Herald News

January 7, page 4 column 3

Geo. B. Kerlin, a prominent attorney of Storm Lake, died quite suddenly on Monday of last week.

Married: At the residence of the bride's sister in Schaller, Iowa, Dec. 30, 1896, by Rev. T. Carson, Miss Nellie Merkley and Mr. Gilbert Mill, both of Schaller.

Sheldon Mail: George Caple, Jr., raised 1,323, bushels of corn this year on 18 acres of ground. The boy did all the work of planting, cultivating and husking himself alone. The crop averaged 74 bushels of corn per acre. The lad deserves a good deal of credit. Few boys of his age (13 years) do as well.

January 7, page 4 column 4

Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Wright are the happy parents of a little girl born to them on Jan. 4, 1897.

M. J. Foley, the Manson merchant who caused so much anxiety by his mysterious disappearance the first of December, has returned home. He left Sioux City for New York while under the influence of morphine. He sailed for Queenstown December 5, on the Campania, and did not regain consciousness until at sea. He returned immediately from the other side on the Teutonic, and arrived home, finding his business in a receiver['s hands and his friends agonized with suspense. He will start in New Year's with a big resolve to quit the dangerous habit.

January 14, 1897, page 4 column 2

Wm. Johnson, a well-to-do farmer living near Manson, committed suicide by hanging. He lost his hogs from cholera and had to place a mortgage upon his farm to pay for a house he recently built and expected to pay for when he realized from the sale of his hogs.

January 14, page 4 column 4

Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schaefer were given a surprise by a number of their friends upon the occasion of their twentieth wedding anniversary, which was on Jan. 10. The company gathered a short time before noon taking enough eatables with them to feed a regiment. Mr. and Mrs. Schaefer had not the slightest idea of anything unusual going to happen until the friends came in on them, and the surprise was complete.   A fine set of dishes was presented in behalf of those present and others who were not able to be present. All present did their best to make the 20th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Schaefer an enjoyable occasion, and it was undoubtedly one. The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Starr, Mr. and Mrs. H. Schaefer, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McKinney, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Stoelting, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. McLaughlin, and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Lucke.

January 28, page 4 column 2

Mrs. Wm. Wells accompanied by the girls - Winona and Bird, went to Odebolt Tuesday to attend the wedding of her brother, which occurred last evening.

Mesdames A. R. Gordon, T. J. Andre, and H. J. Hahne left on Monday for Des Moines, to attend the national woman's suffrage meeting in session there this week.

A man by name of King was killed by the passenger train, just west of Carnarvon, this morning. He was a well-to-do farmer living near there and just came up from Carroll on that train and started to walk up the track to his home, going but a short distance before he was struck by the train.

January 28, page 4 column 3

Yesterday morning Dr. Andre removed a kernel of popcorn from the ear of Eddie Bruce, where it had been for some time, just how long it had been there, or how it came to be there, they could not say. In order to remove it an anesthetic had to be given, and it was in so far and the ear so inflamed that it was hard to get out.

February 4, page 4 column 2

Yesterday morning J. C. Hudson received word from the administrator of the Watson estate that the court had decided in favor of the defendants. The decision is what the heirs have expected from the evidence submitted by the contesting parties. Of course Mr. Hudson feels pretty good over the outcome as well he may for the case has been hotly contested and the opposition has stubbornly fought the thing from start to finish. It is rumored the case will be appealed to the supreme court, but Mr. Hudson is inclined to believe the matter will be dropped.

February 4, page 4 column 4

Married
At the residence of the bride's parents in this city, Wednesday evening, January 27, 1897, Mr. John W. Thorp and Miss Harriet L. Mills, both of this city. The bride came here from Iowa some months ago with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. Mills, and has made many friends and acquaintances. The groom also came from Iowa recently and is a moral young man. After the marriage ceremony, which was conducted by Elder Real, the newly married couple received the congratulations of the guests, and then refreshments were served and all present joined in to have a good time. The above from The Republican, Siloam Springs, Arkansas, will be of interest to the friends of the Mills family in and around Schaller.

Pretty Country Wedding
Home of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Small, Southeast of Town the Scene of a Happy Event
Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Small, two and a half miles southeast of town, occurred the marriage of their daughter, Miss Addie, to Mr. Geo. B. Melloon, of Lowell, Mass., Rev. Mitchell, of the M. E. church officiating. The event was witnessed by immediate relatives and friends. After the ceremony a sumptuous wedding dinner was served by the bride's mother. Many handsome and useful presents were received by the young couple. The groom is a young business man of Lowell, Mass., and met his bride while in this neighborhood two years ago. The bride has many friends in the vicinity in which she has resided since early childhood. Mr. and Mrs. Melloon left on Tuesday evening for their new home on the banks of the Merrimac, amid a shower of well-wishes from friends who were at the train to bid them Godspeed.

February 11, page 4 column 2

Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Baker are the happy parents of a fine girl born to them Monday morning.

Martin Hanson, a former employee of H. Damero and J. C. Jones, is reported to be very sick at Clear Lake. He is being cared for by the Oddfellows, of which order he is a member.

February 11, page 4 column 3

A boy, the cutest and nicest in the land, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Higgins on Monday.

February 11, page 4 column 4

Administrator's Notice
Notice is Hereby given to all Whom it may Concern:
That on the 22 day of January, 1897, the undersigned was appointed by the District Court of Sac county, Iowa, Administrator of the estate of Emeline J. Allison 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.
Dated January 22, 1897
W. E. Harrison, Administrator

February 18, page 4 column 2

John Weddell, an old Sac county settler, died very suddenly at his home in Sac City Tuesday morning.

Martin Hanson, of whom we spoke last week as being very sick, died last Saturday and was buried at Clear Lake.

February 18, page 4 column 3

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. L. Gibbins of Cook township, are parents of a "new" girl, which was born to them Monday morning.

Last Sunday night occurred the death of Mr. Henry Jackson at his late home west of Schaller just over the line in Ida county.   Mr. Jackson has been suffering for several years from locomotor ataxia, an incurable spinal disease. The funeral took place Tuesday from the M. E. church at this place and was largely attended by neighbors and friends of the family.

Tin Wedding
Last week Wednesday was the tenth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Woodke, and at about 8 o'clock that evening a clattering and jingling noise was heard about the place and to the surprise of Mr. Woodke and family found that a host of neighbors and friends had gathered about the place and did not wait for permission to take possession. After congratulations and reminding them of the occasion their fears turned to one of joy and laughter, and the invading host were invited within this hospitable home, filling the same upstairs and down. The ladies of the party had looked after their part of the program by coming with well filled baskets and a sumptuous supper was soon spread to which all did ample justice. The remainder of the evening was spent in a social way, with singing, chatting and games, and the hour hand of the family clock pointed to 12 before the guests thought of breaking up the party. Mr. and Mrs. Woodke were made the recipients of many useful presents to remind them of the bright and starry evening of Feb. 10, 1897.

February 25, page 4 column 2

Word comes from Marshfield, Mo., that Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Stoothoff are the happy parents of a little girl born to them recently.

March 4, page 4 column 2

The fastest time ever made on the Lake City branch of the Northwestern was by Engineer Clifford Bates of Lake City.   While on his run he received word by wire at Onawa that his wife, who had been ill, while in a fit of mental aberration had thrown herself in the cistern and was dead. The division superintendent, upon learning of it, promptly gave Bates the privilege of cutting his engine loose from the freight train he was pulling and making the best possible time hoe. The distance is eighty-five miles and he made the trip in seventy-five minutes.

March 4, page 4 column 3

Married, at the Mondamin Hotel, Sioux City, Miss Jessie Nicholson to J. B. Gordon. The young folks rather stole a march on the people hereabouts by going over to Sioux City, but nevertheless, they will receive the congratulations and well wishes of their friends. The young couple returned home today and will soon settle down to housekeeping.

March 25, page 4 column 2

M. S. Lee, a resident of Sac county for about forty years, died at his home in Sac City, March 12, in his 76th year.

March 25, page 4 column 3

Suicide in Silver Creek
Word was brought to town Wednesday morning that Mrs. John Barley, living southwest of town near the Silver Creek church, had committed suicide by shooting herself with a shotgun. She has not been in her right mind for some time. Some time ago she tried to buy poison from Ida Grove druggists but failed to get the stuff. The particulars, so far as we could learn, were to the effect that about a year ago she and her husband were induced by an Ida Grove land agent to trade their farm for another. The agent was unscrupulous in his dealings and fleeced the old couple. This so weighed upon the mind of the woman that she became somewhat unbalanced and the act of yesterday morning was the culmination of a tricky land deal.

Safe In The Upper Fold
Little Maude Harris
Died - At the residence of her parents, in Eden township, two miles southeast of Schaller, Wednesday morning, March 24, '97, of peritonitis, Maud [sic] Harris, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Harris, aged seven years and about two months. The death of this dear little child comes with sudden sorrow to this home, although they were in a measure prepared for the worst. Little Maude had been sick about ten days and has been a patient sufferer, always appearing bright and cheerful. Her condition became so much worse, that Tuesday morning it was decided an operation was the one chance in many of saving the little one's life, and Dr. Wright of Carroll, assisted by Dr. Andre, the family physician, performed the operation which was thought might save the life of this dear girl. She did rally for a time and bright hopes dawned for the anxious parents and sisters, but God, in his infinite wisdom, saw fit to take this dear one home. Her funeral was held this (Thursday) afternoon from the Christian church, and the house was crowded with sympathizing friends.   And as the bereaved father and mother, and sisters looked for the last time upon the little sleeper resting so peacefully among fragrant flowers, and saw the manifestations of earnest sympathy from neighbors and friends about them it must have served, in a great measure, to mitigate their great sorrow, and help them to submit to the Great Ruler and say "thy will be done."

March 25, page 4 column 4

Murder at Odebolt
Dave Pennington Shoots Three Persons Then Takes His Own Life.
One of His Victims Will Recover. Details of the Tragedy.

Dave Pennington, of Odebolt, an irresponsible character, last Thursday shot two women and one man then himself. A correspondent in the Sioux City Journal gives the following account of the tragedy:

Odebolt, March 19: Mrs. Stolt, one of the women shot by Dave Pennington yesterday, died at 3:15 this afternoon. She was about 30 years old, an estimable woman, the mother of four little children. Her husband is manager of the Green Bay Lumber company here. Mrs. Johnson received a load of BB shot in the back and shoulder. Her injuries are severe, but she will recover. Luther Traver, who was killed instantly by Pennington, was a wealthy retired farmer who built a fine residence here a year ago and was enjoying life with his family. He was about 65 years old and was a man of considerable native ability and highly respected by the whole community.

Dave Pennington, the murderer, was a carpenter. He came to this locality three years ago with a wife, whom he had married as a widow, and located temporarily on a farm near Odebolt. Shortly after their arrival Mrs. Pennington died in childbirth, leaving two little boys by her former husband.   The boys are now living near Early on a farm.   Pennington seemed to think a good deal of them. It is said Mrs. Pennington formerly lived near Atlantic but no one knows her former name and he told conflicting stories as to his own former location. The neighbors say that he was good to his family and behaved well while his wife lived. After her death he worked part of the time at the carpenter trade and occasionally worked at farm work in this vicinity. For the past six months he has occupied a room over a hardware store in Odebolt, where it is said he made a living by running a poker game. For a long time he was apparently on very intimate terms with a married woman of Odebolt and persisted in frequenting the house, against the protest of her husband. Pennington always stoutly denied unlawful intimacy with the woman in question and made threats that he would get even with the neighbors, whom he accused of lying about their relations.

About two weeks ago Pennington was found in his room unconscious. On being resuscitated, he said he had taken an overdose of medicine and was half sorry it hadn't killed him. He said people were lying about him and he didn't care to live. He was soon able to be out and no change in his actions was observed. He was uncommunicative as a rule. Yesterday afternoon he got possession of a gun, which had been left at the hardware store for repairs, by saying that the owner had authorized him to get it and hunt geese. He purchased a lot of BB shot and loaded his cartridges in the [gun] before leaving for the scene of his crime. He evinced no excitement and in response to a query said he was gong after geese.   He first went to the house of A. F. Walter, which is occupied by Walter, his daughter, Hannah, two other children and a family named Christensen. He had met Hannah in the forenoon on the street and told her he would kill her and her father if she did not marry him. Walter saw him coming, and hid in another house and Hannah and Mrs. Christensen ran to the home of Hiram Johnson, near by without Pennington seeing them.

The later [latter?] went to the Walter house, tried the door and then came to Johnson's where he demanded of Mrs. Johnson if Hannah Walter was in the house. She said "No," where upon he called her a liar and went around to the front door, which was locked.   Meanwhile Mrs. Johnson ran out to summon help.   When about fifty feet away Pennington fired, the charge striking her in the shoulder and back. She fell on the sidewalk, and her assailant stepped over he body and went east a block, where he saw Mr. Traver walking in his back yard. He said "What would you think if I should shoot you?" to which Mr. Traver replied: "Oh, you wouldn't shoot any body."

Pennington raised his gun and fired.   A few shot struck the old man in the side and he winced. Then the murderer fired the second barrel and he fell a corpse, the shot penetrating his brain. The assassin then walked up the street a few feet and took aim at Mrs. Stolt, who had come out on hearing the noise. She ran back into the house, closing the storm door after her but Pennington fired through the door, mortally wounding her in the abdomen. He then walked slowly down the street saying to Rev. Wm. Meyers, who met him: "I have killed old man Traver," repeating the words in a singsong tone several times. By this time the neighborhood was aroused, and officers had been sent for. Pennington went back toward the Walter residence, cutting across lots.   Just before he reached the house constable Flathers headed him off, and called to him to stay away from there. Pennington stopped and warned Flathers, who was advancing on him, not to come nearer. Said he: "I don't want to kill you, but there's one more I want to get.   Go back and I won't kill you."

Flathers continued to advance, parleying with Pennington until within a few feet of him. Then Pennington dared him to shoot, still covering him with the gun. Suddenly he placed the muzzle of the gun to his own forehead and blew the top of his head off. In his pocket was found a razor and one shell and one shell remained in the gun. There is no doubt that he intended from the start to suicide after he had completed his bloody work. The other intended victim was undoubtedly Hannah Walter. Pennington was about 38 years old. It is said that his father and mother live in Nebraska but their address is not attainable at this hour. Coroner Hopkins arrived this morning, but decided that an inquest was not necessary. Luther Traver will be buried in Sunday. Pennington's remains are unclaimed and will probably be buried at public expense. He left no property with the exception of a few articles of furniture, some trinkets and 15 cents in money.

April 1, page 4 column 2

J. C. Hudson was an Ida Grove visitor Monday. He says there was considerable excitement over the Barley land deal, and the men were determined to have justice done.

April 1, page 4 column 3

Mr. and Mrs. D. O. New are the happy parents of a chubby little girl, born to them in the early morning hours of Tuesday.

The two-months old babe of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Baker is critically ill, suffering from blood poisoning. They have but little hopes of its recovery.

April 1, page 4 column 4

Demand Justice
As a sequence of the suicidal death of Mrs. Jno. Barley, spoken of in these columns last week, the facts in the case have come to light and the citizens of Silver Creek township are considerably worked up over the matter. On Monday night over 100 farmers responded to a call for an indignation meeting which was held at Silver Center. The men were determined that the parties who had swindled old man Barley out of his farm should return the papers and thus restore to him his place. On Tuesday they whole number, 100 and over, proceeded to Ida Grove where they intended to force C. R. Blackman and Wm. Bird to reimburse Mr. Barley, or take the consequences. This is not the first time these same persons have been visited by a determined set of men, who went for justice. Just what the result of yesterday's meeting was we are not able to say, but from what we can learn it was to be either restitution to Barley for his property, or a couple funerals in high life.

April 8, page 4 column 2

A young child of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Connell, of Silver Creek township, died on Thursday, and the body was taken back to the old home in Illinois for burial, on Friday.

April 8, page 4 column 3

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Knapp Wednesday morning, April 7.

April 15, page 4 column 2

Mesdames A. R. Gordon, Sargent, Crandall, Andre and Forney went over to Sac City yesterday morning to attend the woman's suffrage convention and to hear Rev. Anna Shaw, who spoke there last night.

April 15, page 4 column 3

Married, on Sunday evening, April 11, 1897, at the residence of M. L. Armstrong in this place, Mr. John Sears and Miss Leone Wiseman, both of Schaller, Rev. Bennett Mitchell, officiating. These young people have the well wishes of a number of friends.

April 22, page 4 column 2

Grandmother Ankney [Ankeny?] died at Des Moines, Sunday, at the age of 96 years. She was born in February, 1801.

April 22, page 4 column 3

The bodies of Chas. Buhs and his 12 year old son, who were drowned in the Coon river at the Pierce bridge in Delaware township, Friday night, April 2, have not been recovered. The river has been dragged foot by foot for four or five miles. It is a sad case, and the poor wife and mother is nearly crazed with grief.

Later: The body of Chas. Buhs was found Tuesday morning. Search is still being made for the body of his son.

April 22, page 4 column 4

Dr. Andre reports the birth of two girls this week, one at Wm. Hixons' born on the 17th, and the other at Swan Johnson's, born in the 18th.

April 29, page 4 column 2

Mr. and Mrs. Perry Lashier are the happy parents of a sweet little girl that was born to them on Tuesday, April 27.

April 29, page 4 column 3

W. A. Burgess, of Grant City, has fallen heir to $30,000 by the death of a relative in Scotland.

Two little girls, Julia and Mabel Daniels, aged 9 and 7 years respectively, arrived in Odebolt last Thursday evening from Honolulu, traveling the entire distance without the company of parents or friends, to make their home with their grandmother, Mrs. Julia Lester. The little girls left Honolulu on Wednesday, April 7, making the journey of 4,000 miles in three weeks.

May 6, page 4 column 2

Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Walker, on Wednesday, May 5, 1897, a girl.

A little boy came to the Presbyterian parsonage in the early hours of this morning claiming the parental protection of Rev. and Mrs. C. J. McConnell.

The body of Captain Buhs, the boy who was drowned in the Coon river on the night of April 2, was recovered Sunday, about three miles from where he went in.

As The Herald goes to press we learn with deep regret that Mrs. C. J. McConnell is considered to be in a very critical condition, with the chances of recovery decidedly against her. We sincerely hope their joy may not be turned to sorrow.

May 13, page 4 column 3

The aged father of Judge Church died at his home in Jefferson Monday night.

Dr. Andre reports a boy at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. H. King, born to them Wednesday morning May 12.

Mrs. Hodston, of Clarksville, and Miss Nellie McConnell, of Sauk Center, Minnesota, sisters of Rev. C. J. McConnell, were here last week, coming in response to telegrams telling them of Mrs. McConnell's dangerous sickness. They returned home Monday afternoon, going by way of Storm Lake.

May 13, page 4 column 4

Mrs. McConnell Dead
One of Schaller's Most Respected Ladies Gone
This community was shocked Saturday morning to hear that during the night Mrs. C. J. McConnell had died at her home in this place. On the Thursday morning previous she became a mother and there was joy in the home for a son was born unto them. Later in the day the attending physician noticed signs of a complication of diseases that placed her in a very critical condition, and from about noon of that day until the time of her death she was unconscious and suffered considerably. Everything possible was done for her, both in medical assistance and care, but the desire to save her was unable to cope with the grim monster, and during the day previous to her death it was not thought she could live from hour to hour. In taking from this community last Saturday Mrs. C. J. McConnell, a vacancy was left that can never be filled, so highly was the companionship of this most estimable lady prized by the community. A home has been entered and its heart taken away, but the sorrowing ones do not mourn without hope. She was an enthusiastic worker in all benevolent, charitable and christian work, and the loss of so dear and ardent a worker will be deeply mourned by the entire community for all time to come. The last sad rites over the remains in this vicinity were conducted at the home Saturday evening. Revs. Mitchell and Jones conducting brief services. The floral decorations were fine, every loving and cherished friend seeming to put forth their best efforts to contribute and do something in memory of a parting friend. After an illness of only two days, Mrs. Lillian L. McConnell passed quietly away on Friday night at 10:45, leaving a little babe but two days old, that will never know a mother's care. Mrs. McConnell was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hood, and was born to them Feb. 10, 1867. She spent the most of her life in Chicago, the place of her birth. She was married to Rev. C. J. McConnell, Oct. 30, 1895, coming to Schaller where they have since resided. Early in life she became a christian and united with the Eighth Presbyterian church of Chicago. During the years since that time the work of Christ has been one of her greatest joys. When here was work to be done she was always found willing to do it. Not simply her relatives then, but the entire church of which she was a devoted member will feel a loss in her death. She was "full of good works," and through them had endeared herself to a large circle of friends beyond these referred to, so that her loss becomes felt by the entire community. We need more such lives as an influence to elevate home and social life together. The remains were taken to Chicago for interment, the final services being held in her home church, the Eighth Presbyterian.

May 13, page 4 column 5

Isaac Mill Injured
Last Saturday afternoon while walking about the dooryard at the home of his son-in-law, F. M. McLaughlin, Mr. Isaac Mill tripped himself over some obstacle and fell in such a manner as to break his right arm between the elbow and shoulder, and also severely sprain his wrist. Mr. Mill had but recently recovered from a brief sickness and was feeling quite well again, and now this accident befalling him will give him a backset, and as he is over eighty years of age the broken bones will be some time uniting. He is receiving the best of care and is getting along as well as could be expected.

May 20, page 4 column 2

Mr. and Mrs. Robt. King have a boy at their house, born to them last Thursday.

May 27, page 4 column 1

To Whom It May Concern
Public notice is hereby given that I have this day given my minor son, Henry H. Swartz, his time and shall not hereafter, claim his wages, nor be responsible for any debts contracted by him. Dated at Schaller Iowa this 27th day of May 1897.
George Swartz

May 27, page 4 column 2

Dr. McCray was at Early Tuesday assisting Drs. Farquhar Jr. and O'Conner in an operation.

Thos. Nicholson died at his home northeast of town early Wednesday morning, of quick consumption. Mr. Nicholson has been sick for several weeks and it was evident to all that his death was only a matter of time, although he was ever hopeful and expected to get up again. We have been unable to get data for an obituary this week.

Alex. Nicholson came over from Holstein Saturday evening and spent Sunday here visiting with his daughters, and also with Thos. Nicholson.

A. A. Resseguie and Mrs. J. H. Watson left this morning for Morris, Illinois, in response to a telegram telling them of the serious sickness of their sister.

May 27, page 4 column 4

Murderous Assault
This morning while loading cars with grain at Butler's elevator, Jas. Larsen, Mr. Butler's head man, was assaulted by a fellow who has been hanging around town for the past three or four weeks and goes by the cognomen of "Long" Charley, with a hatchet, and a brick or two. "Long" Charley was helping about the elevator for a day or two and was assisting in loading grain this morning, and took exception to some orders given by Larsen, and made the attack striking Larsen in the face cutting a gash along side of his nose with a hatchet. Larsen ran to get out of his way and Charley followed as far as the grain office and threatening to kill Larsen. Mayor Gordon and several others happened to be near and put a stop to the assault. Larsen's injuries were dressed and while not of a serious nature, it was a close call as there is but little doubt that "Long" Charley was bent on manslaughter when he made the attack. Instead of placing the fellow under arrest Mayor Gordon gave him a specified time to get out of town, and the time had no where near expired before "Long" Charley had taken his departure to a more congenial clime. The assault was without any provocation whatever, and Mayor Gordon's course in dealing with the fellow hardly seems just, although it is well the community is rid of such a person.

June 3, page 4 column 3

A Sad Accident
Miss Shirlie Maxwell Drowned in Storm Lake
From Storm Lake Pilot Tribune
Miss Shirlie Lucille Maxwell, a teacher in the north side schools, whose home is at Lennox, Iowa, was drowned in the lake Friday morning. Roy Kinne and Miss Maxwell in one boat, and C. B. Fletcher and Miss Mabel Kinne in another, started for the Casino across the lake at about 7 o'clock, taking their breakfast with them, expecting to enjoy a boat ride and picnic and happy forenoon, Miss Maxwell especially anticipating the outing with pleasure. When about half way across the lake, the boat of Mr. Kinne and Miss Maxwell began to leak and fill rapidly.   They signaled to Mr. Fletcher, who rowed to them and they stepped into the boat. The additional weight sank the boat nearly to the water's edge, and in a few moments the waves rolled over the sides and swamped it, and it turned over, throwing the occupants into the water. Miss Kinne had held to the other boat at Mr. Fletcher's suggestion, and when the disaster occurred, clung to it, and it drifted away with her. Having learned to swim, and being cool headed, she was able too take care of herself until rescued, through the boat rolled over several times. The young men went under when the boat overturned, and on coming to the surface Mr. Fletcher assisted Miss Maxwell to the boat, he and Mr. Kinne clinging to it and holding her up, as she was heavily clothed, somewhat frightened and excited, and unable materially to help herself. They managed to remove her heavy cape, but the boat turned over repeatedly in the waves, and as they were all under the water part of the time, she was either drowned or unconscious for some time when Mr. Fletcher relinquished his hold upon her for the purpose of removing his shoes, and the boat overturning again struck Mr. Kinne on the head, rendering him nearly unconscious. When the boat overturned the young men sank under water, and when they came to the surface Miss Maxwell was gone. Mr. Kinne thinks he saw her a short distance, away, but Mr. Fletcher says the only object visible was his coat.   Both were so chilled that they were no longer able to sustain themselves without the aid of the boat, Mr. Kinne' hands being so cramped that he was unable to open them. After being in the water about an hour and a half, they were rescued by J. W. Chappel, who saw them from this side and rowed across the lake to them. All were chilled and exhausted and Mr. Kinne unable to stand alone. Miss Maxwell's body was sought for by a large party all day and until nearly eleven o'clock at night, when by the use of a seine it was recovered.

An Unsuccessful Chase
On last Thursday afternoon Jas. Larsen swore out a warrant for the arrest of Charles York, known as "Long Charley" who had made a murderous attack upon during the forenoon, and Marshal Henaman and Constable Speaker started out to find their man. They soon got track of him, but Charley was a "long" stepper and managed to step off the space between this place and Arthur, about sixteen miles, in a little less than three hours, where he boarded a freight and was soon rolling out of the reach of the local officers. It was a mistake in allowing the man to leave in the first place, as it was pretty well known what kind of a man he was. Only a few days before [he] threw a large stone at Jos. Waddicor, at whom he had a grievance, and had made threats against others. Now that he is gone and no person more seriously hurt than as it has happened, we hope this community will be shunned by him henceforth.

{Note: June 3, 1897 - Information on G.A.R. Post No. 392 has been moved to the Military section of this website.]

June 10, page 4 column 3

Mr. and Mrs. A.O. Warriner are the happy parents of a fine boy born to them Monday, June 7.

June 17, page 4 column 1

Administrator's Notice
Notice is Hereby Given to All Whom it May Concern:
That on the 5th day of June, 1897, the undersigned was appointed by the District Court of Sac county, Iowa, Administrator of the estate of Thomas Nicholson 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.
Dated June 5th, 1897
John H. Meier, Administrator

June 17, page 4 column 3

Henry Michaels, a German, who had been making his home with his daughter at Holstein, committed suicide by hanging himself to the bed post last Thursday morning.

The wife of C. N. Searle, of Delaware township, a half brother of our townsman, A. P. Searle, died at the home place Friday, June 11. The funeral was held on Monday morning. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Searle attended the funeral services, driving over in the early morning.

June 17, page 4 column 4

Serenaded The Town

Last Saturday evening the Woodman band initiated their new wagon, by giving an open air musicale. Mayor Gordon took charge of the outfit and drove all about town, the band in the meantime discoursing sweet music, along the various streets, which was appreciated as was evidenced by hearty applause received at intervals along the route, and by complimentary remarks of many citizens. It is the purpose of the band to give open air concerts one evening each week during the summer, providing they receive any encouragement from the business men who will be called upon soon by a committee who will explain the plan.

The instrumentation of the band at present is as follows:
Geo. R. Gould, leader
B. W. Smethurst, solo cornet
J. C. Jones, 1st cornet
Samuel Gould, Bb clarinet
Art Cheshire 2nd cornet
Frank Sears, solo alto
E. D. Monroe, 1st alto
E. G. Marten, 2nd alto
Frank McIntosh, 1st tenor
J. A. Gray, 2nd tenor
Sterling Wells, baritone
J. F. Burkhead, tuba
W. H. McKinney, tuba
W. A. Gibbins, bass drum
W. K. Whiteside, tenor drum

The wagon is a good one and while not specially planned for a band wagon answers the purpose very nicely. It will be used by the band upon all occasions when necessary, and at other times will be rented to picnic parties and the like. It will accommodate 20 persons very comfortably, and is easy riding.

June 24, page 4 column 2

C. Everett Lee, of Sac City, is in town this week, working in the interest of the Bankers' Life Insurance Co., of Des Moines.   The company is all right; it pays its losses promptly, as noted by the fact that on June 11, '94, Thos. Nicholson took out his policy.   Proof of his death was filed with his company on June 11, '97, and on June 19, the insurance money was paid over to the administrator.

The father of Charley Ross is dead and Charley is still among the missing. The mysterious case of the disappearance of Charley Ross attracted more attention than any similar case in this country. The child was stolen from his parents, evidently for the purpose of securing a ransom from the wealthy father, and Mr. Ross spent many years of his life and much of his wealth in search for the boy. Later it came to be believed that the abductors of the boy killed him when they found that they could not carry out their scheme without danger, but the facts in the case will never be known.

June 24, page 4 column 4

This is to certify that I have this received day [sic] from the Bankers' Life Association, of Des Moines, Iowa, per their agent, C. Everett Lee, draft for $2040.00 in full payment on policy No. 35601, carried by Thos. Nicholson, deceased. Proof of death was filed with the company June 11th, draft issued June 16th, and paid this date. I take pleasure in recommending the Bankers' Life to all wanting good reliable insurance.
John H. Meier, Adm.
Dated at Schaller, Iowa, this 19th day of June, 1897.

July 15, page 1

Peacefully Passed Away
Monday evening Mrs. Mary Bodwell died at the home of her son, C. Z. Bodwell, one mile northeast of this city, aged 87 years.   Mrs. Bodwell had been critically ill for several months, death being looked for at any time. She fell asleep peacefully and quietly, to awake only when the great trump shall sound. The funeral services were held at the home Tuesday at 10 o'clock a.m., Rev. Hugh Hay, pastor of the M. E. church, officiating, after which the remains of the deceased were deposited in Oakland cemetery. - Sac Democrat

July 15, page 4 column 2

Mrs. Chris Waddell went to Sac City last evening to attend the weeding of her brother-in-law, Walford Waddell to Miss Ella Roosa.

August 5, page 4 column 2

Holstein Advance: E. Henyan expects to leave tomorrow for the Klondike gold fields of Alaska to share, if possible, in the fabulous wealth of that country. He goes with the intention of striking it and we look for him returned in a year with a big sack of the yellow dust.

Chronicle: Henry C. Robinson, of Wheeler township, has five uncle between the ages of 65 and 80 living within six or eight miles of each other near Franklin Grove, Ill.   They are Wm. H. Hausen aged 80, Harrison Hausen 78, Charles Hausen 75, S. C. Hausen 71, and Norman Hausen 65. The family of their parents consisted of five boys and three girls the latter being now dead, but the "boys" are still alive and hale and hearty at the above ages. The aggregate age of the five is 369 years.

August 5, page 4 column 3

Miss Emma Nicholson came down from Holstein Saturday and spent Sunday with her sisters, Mesdames McCray and Gordon.

Sac Democrat: Tuesday, July 27, Judge Criss reached tine 75th anniversary of his birth. The Judge and family have resided in this city continuously since 1865, and in all those years he had been active in the work of building up Sac county, especially Sac City and vicinity. May he live to see several more birthday anniversaries.

August 12, page 4 column 1

To Whom It May Concern:
Public notice is hereby given that I have this day given my two minor sons, John R. and Harvey E. Markley, their time.
Isaac Markley
Dated Aug. 12, 1897

August 19, page 4 column 2

Alex. Nicholson was down from Holstein Friday evening. He says he is a changed man since moving up in that vicinity.

Alta Advertiser: Lou Keister of Scott township was in town Tuesday in no jubilant frame of mind. He and Mrs. Keister have agreed to disagree and by mutual consent have parted - the lady having gone to the home of her folks near Schaller.

September 2, page4 column 2

A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Krouse, on Tuesday, Aug. 24.

There is rejoicing in the Wion Speaker home over the arrival of a daughter who will celebrate the 30th of August as her birthday.

September 2, page 4 column 4

Telephone Connections At Last

On Friday afternoon of last week the linemen for the telephone company reached this place and poles were set and wire strong temporarily and by 7 o'clock that evening connection had been made so that it was possible to hold communication with other towns in the county.

By this line every town in the county except Odebolt is placed in direct communication with each other. Odebolt is taking steps toward securing a branch which we hope will be accomplished as it is one of the important towns of the county.

At present the line will extend as far west as Holstein, intending later on to make the extension to Sioux City. The rate for messages inside the county will be 20 cents, and 25 cents to towns in neighboring counties. This improvement is one that has been greatly needed and the few public spirited citizens who have been instrumental in securing this line for our town deserve commendation.

September 9, page 4 column 1

Private Telephones

As a number have spoken to us about telephones we will say that they can be had complete for $15.00 per pair. If you contemplate putting in a private line come and see us about it at The Herald office.

September 9, page 4 column 2

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Newell, Wednesday morning, Sept. 8, a girl.

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hirsch, of Eden township, on Monday, September 6, a girl.

The telephone service of the Jefferson company is to be extended to Odebolt, and within a few days we can be able to talk with every town in the county.

September 16, page 4 column 2

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Kyle, Tuesday, Sept. 14th, a girl.

September 16, page 4 column 3

Rev. W. E. Jones was called to Galva Monday to officiate at the funeral service of the infant son of Rev. and Mrs. A. C. Downing, of that place, who died very suddenly on Sunday evening of cholera infantum.

The Smith boys, Will and Isaac, who were arrested for stealing from the farmers south of town recently, were tried at the present term of court and were sentenced as follows: Will to three months in the penitentiary, and Isaac to one year in the reform school at Eldora.

September 23, page 4 column 2

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Art Cheshire, Tuesday morning, Sept. 21, a girl. A broad smile spreads over Grandpa Cheshire's countenance.

The two-months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Franzkowiak died early this morning from congestions of the lungs. The little one had been sick for a week, but all that a loving mother could do availed nothing and the babe was taken from them. It had been but a few days over a week when the mother called at this office and introduced the little miss, and we feel deeply sorrowful for them in their loss.

Rock Valley Bee: Rock Valley, we believe, can justly lay claim to the oldest man driving the oldest horse in northwestern Iowa, if not in the entire state. D. H. Rines, now in his 78th year daily drives to our creamery and about our city a small black mare that was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in the spring of 1861, soon after Fort Sumpter [sic] was fired upon, making her a little over 36 years of age. Mr. Rines purchased the mare before she was 3 years old, thus owning her a little over thirty-three years.

September 23, page4 column 3

A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Nolt Tuesday morning, Sept. 21.

September 23, page 4 column 4

More Than $200

In looking over our books we find there is now more than $200 due on subscription to The Herald, in sums from $1.00 to $6.00.   It is a large sum, far too large for me to carry, and yet I did not feel like going "hard" after those in arrears during the past two or three years, the hardest years this country has experienced in the past fifteen or twenty years. But now with better prices for farm products and a better business in the towns, there is no longer a reason why all amounts due on subscription cannot be paid. We are needing this money badly and trust those who are delinquent will call and settle.

September 30, page 4 column 2

A fine girl baby came to bless the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McKinney on last Friday morning, Sept. 24.

September 30, page 4 column 3

A woman dressed in man's clothes was said to be in town Monday. We hear it said she got drunk just like a man, and if all reports are true the officers of the town should be severely censured for neglect of duty.

Sunday afternoon the wedding of Eli. J. Mill and Miss Martha Steele was celebrated at the residence of Alex Mill in Odebolt.   The ceremony was witnessed by only a few friends, the Presbyterian minister officiating. A wedding supper at the home of the groom's mother, east of town, followed the ceremony.   The happy couple begin their married life accompanied by the best wishes of scores of sincere friends.

Shot in the Neck
Word was brought to town Wednesday morning that a young man named Rivers, working for J. W. Hartzell, living 7 miles southeast of town, had shot a young man by name of McDonough at a party held in that neighborhood. So far as we have been able to learn the facts are about as follows: During the evening young Rivers had bet a dollar he could throw a certain fellow, and McDonough was chosen as referee. After the wrestling the referee decided against Rivers, who took exceptions to the ruling and saying he had won, and the decision had not been fairly rendered. This did not suit McDonough who pulled his coat and threatened to whip Rivers if he did not retract what he had said. This Rivers refused to do, and asking McDonough if he was ready pulled a revolver and fired, the ball striking McDonough in the neck. Rivers then went to a shed where his bicycle was and mounting it rode away. McDonough was taken to the house and a doctor summoned, and we understand his condition is rather serious. Rivers has not yet been apprehended.

October 7, page 4 column 3

Dr. Dunkelberg received a telegram Friday morning, informing him of the death of a brother at Waterloo. He left on the afternoon train from Storm Lake to be present at the funeral.

October 14, page 4 column 2

Mr. and Mrs. John Proost returned home Tuesday morning from Clinton county, whither they had been called on account of the death of a sister of Mrs. Proost.

Last week quite a number of our citizens were courting at Ida Grove, being witnesses in the Jackson will case. We understand the jury found for the defendant and the will stands.

The Rockwell City Advocate was issued in two parts last week, and gave an extensive writeup of the Quade murder which occurred in that county the Thursday night previous. The Advocate is all right.

October 14, page 4 column 3

Miss J. E. Hamand went to Des Moines Monday evening to attend the twenty-sixth annual convention of the Iowa Woman Suffrage association which will be in session Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week.

Sheriff De Garmo has offered a reward of $50 for the capture of Frank Rivers, the young man who shot Nelson McDonough, who by the way, is getting along as well as could be expected, and will undoubtedly recover.

October 21, page 1

Wall Lake Blade: Wednesday, Oct. 6, the 4-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Barthman, who lives near Carnarvon, got into the hog pen and the hogs chased him, frightening the little child into spasms. He died at nine o'clock that evening.

October 21, page 4 column 2

W. O. Lewis and wife welcomed a little baby girl to their hearts and home Tuesday morning, October 19.

Mr. and Mrs. A. H. McLaughlin left Tuesday morning for Springfield, Missouri, in response to a telegram informing him of the serious illness of a brother.

The town council has purchased fifteen street lamps and posts from the town of Alta and as soon as they can be gotten ready will be put into practical use.

Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, the brightest and brainiest woman orator in America today, will lecture in Schaller Nov. 1st, in M. C. church at 8 p,m,, subject "The Reason Why." No one can afford to miss hearing this wonderful woman. Tickets 15 cents.

November 4, page 4 column 2

The street lamps the council bought from Alta were returned on Saturday. They were not as represented, therefore not accepted. And the prospects are good for our people to grope on in darkness for an indefinite time.

November 4, page 4 column 3

Mr. J. A. Tretter received word Tuesday morning of the death of his father at the home of his brother near Gilbert. He and his sister, Mrs. C. F. Schroeder, left on Wednesday morning to attend the funeral.

Henry Thom, of Sac City, an intimate friend of the writer, received a fall from a scaffold on a house he was painting, last Wednesday afternoon, from the effects of which he died next morning. His funeral took place Saturday and was in charge of the I. O. O. F. lodge of which he was an honored member.

November 4, page 4 column 4

Mrs. Catt's Lecture

Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt was greeted with a very good house at the M. E. church Monday evening, for her lecture on "The Reason Why." The topic, of course, had much to do with the reason for granting equal suffrage to woman.

Mrs. Catt is a woman of charming personality, an interesting talker. She pointed out to her hearers that the hope of this country is in the schools and churches and other mediums of education, and said all these, in their very results, are teaching the people that intelligent women are entitled to the franchise. A novel feature of the evening was that all the ladies in the audience with the exception of 27, removed their hats and bonnets.

November 11, page 4 column 3

Elder Linder, of Bayard, at one time pastor of the Christian church in Schaller, has recently made an important discovery about himself. He has been celebrating the 23rd of November as his birthday and has just found out that he was born on that day in October instead of November.

November 11, page 4 column 4

The remains of David Rennie were removed from up near Newell last Friday, and reinterred in the Galva cemetery.

November 18, page 1

Death of Mary Dineen

From the Newell Mirror we take the following account of the death of a former Schaller girl, the family having resided here some eight or ten years ago, Mr. Dineen running a shoe shop here in those days.

Died, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Dineen, southeast of town, Monday, November 8, 1897, of consumption, Miss Mary Dineen, aged 20 years 7 months and 28 days.

Miss Dineen was born in county Limerick, Ireland, March 10, 1877, and immigrated to Newell with her parents in 1881 when she was but four years old. She has grown to young womanhood in this vicinity with the exception of a few years which were passed at Storm Lake and Schaller.

Miss Mary had always enjoyed the best of health until about the first of July when she was taken with a severe cold which terminated in quick consumption, from which she was a great sufferer for about four months, when the angel of death put an end to her sufferings.

Mary was a bright, active young lady and was the life of the social circle in which she moved and was beloved by all of her friends and companions. She leaves an affectionate father and mother, three brothers, a sister and a large circle of friends to mourn her early demise.

November 18, page page 4 column 2

Rev. C. J. McConnell returned home Saturday from a few days visit with his sister, and to see his little boy, who, he tells us is doing finely and is getting to be a strong, healthy baby.

November 18, page 4 column 3

Just before going to press this morning, we learn of the death of Mrs. Lester Flint at their home two miles northeast of Schaller. Mrs. Flint has been sick for some time with typhoid fever and finally succumbed to its fatal grasp

Among those who were here from a distance to attend the funeral of Mrs. Wm. Kelley, were Michael Keyes, of St. Paul, a brother of Mrs. Kelley, Mrs. Geo. Benn, of Ft. Dodge, Jas. Mulhall, of Rock Valley, and Geo. and Will Spang, of Omaha.

November 18, page 4 column 4

Obituary
Mrs. William Kelley
Died - At the family residence north of Schaller, on Monday morning, Nov. 15, 1897, after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. William Kelley, aged 68 years and 4 days. Bridget Keys was born in county Galloway [sic], Ireland, in 1829. Forty-seven years ago she was married to Wm. Kelley and soon after they came to America, locating in New York state, afterwards drifting west with the tide of immigration locating in Dubuque county.   After a residence there of several years they came to Sac county locating on the farm two miles north of Schaller where they have lived ever since. Mrs. Kelley was a good woman, loved by all for her good qualities, unobtrusive, yet open handed and friendly, she commended herself by the pure life she lived - absolutely above reproach. She was an earnest adherent to the Catholic faith and a loyal, consistent member of the church of her choice. She was the mother of eight children, five of whom - Mrs. Jos. Wiewel, of Rolf, Mrs. Alacia Hurley of Mason City, Joseph, of Early, Walt, of Aurelia and Will, who is at home - together with the aged father, are left to mourn her demise. The funeral was held from the Catholic church Wednesday forenoon, Rev. Father Costello officiating, and the interment made in the cemetery at Early. The remains were followed to the grave by a long procession of mourning friends. Peace to the memory of the good woman who has gone from us.

A Card of Thanks
We desire to make public expression of our heartfelt gratitude to our generous neighbors and friends for their kindly assistance during the sickness of our beloved wife and mother. Their numberless acts of good will can never be forgotten.
Wm. Kelley and family.

November 25, page 4 column 2

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Stoelting are the happy parents of a little girl which was born to them last Sunday morning.

Married: - At Cherokee, on Thursday, Nov. 18, 1897, Mr. Jas. W. Turner and Miss Francis B. Page, both of Schaller. The groom is well known to almost everyone, having been raised to manhood in this vicinity. The bride is a comparative stranger having come here from Guthrie Center last March, and until recently was a member of the writer's family. The young couple left on Friday morning for Auburn, where Mr. Turner had already made his arrangements to go into business. That success and happiness may attend them is the wish of many.

November 25, page 4 column 3

Death again entered the home of Mr. Lester Flint last Saturday morning and claimed a little child, the next to the youngest. It had been sick for some time and after the mother's death last Thursday morning it kept grieving for its mother and rapidly grew worse until death came to it. The funeral of both mother and child was held Saturday afternoon. In sickness they had been together, and in death they were not long separated. There are yet four sick in this family, one seriously so. Surely this family are just now passing through the "waters of affliction."

December 2, page 4 column 2

Jas. Waddicor leaves today for a trip across the waters, with St. Helens, Lancaster, England, as his destination. He will take Blaine with him, we understand, and the other children will be left in care of their grandmother near Wall Lake. He will leave New York the first of next week, and expects to be gone at least six months. The Herald will cross the ocean each week to keep him in touch with Schaller and her people.

G. W. Johnson was unfortunate enough to have a new fur coat stolen from his office at the livery barn Saturday night. Circumstances governing the case point strongly to Henry Merkly as the probable purloiner, as he was at the barn that night and since then has been quite conspicuous by his absence. Henry had but returned to Schaller a few days previous from a roving trip begun under suspicious circumstances over a year ago, and judging from his appearance he has been going from bad to worse. It is really too bad that a young man who has had the chance he has had should just throw himself away.

December 2, page 4 column 3

Joseph Dick and his brothers had a pleasant Thanksgiving. Their sister, Mrs. August Hanmesser and her husband and child arrived fresh from the old home in Alsace. They embarked the 13 inst and were landed at New York on the 20th and arrived in Early the 25th. They had a pleasant voyage.

Miss Florence Bodwell was married at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Z. C. Bodwell, near Sac City, last Thursday, to Mr. Jesse E. Munson. The friends of the bride in this vicinity extend congratulations.

December 2, page 4 column 4

Married
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bruce, near high noon December 1, 1897, Edward F. Waggoner and Miss McQuistan were united in the holy bonds of Matrimony, Rev. C. J. McConnell officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Waggoner are from Odebolt and will return shortly to begin with willing hands and united hearts the duties to which their new relationship calls them. We are certain that their friends here and the large circle in their own home wish them the best this world has to bestow and that they may be rich indeed in the love of God as revealed through His dear son our Lord Jesus Christ.

December 9, page 1

Recollections of the Long, Fierce Winter of 1856

Forty-one years ago last Wednesday, December 1, 1856, about noon, began one of the worst, if not the worst, snow storm that ever visited this part of Iowa. It was on Monday and as the storm advanced the wind increased in velocity until it was impossible for man or beast to make headway against the raging storm. The, too, every dwelling and stable in Sac county was built of logs, "chinked and daubed" with split stick and black mud, and the roofs of the cabins were of "shakes" or clapboards, riven by the deft hands of the pioneer and weighted with poles; thus it was almost impossible to get the cracks between the logs tight enough to prevent the snow from entering the room and covering everything with snow. The wind was in the northwest and the storm continued until Thursday morning, December 4, when it cleared up with the snow fully six feet deep on the level.   Everything was "level," the hollows and the ravines along the river and in the groves being leveled with the snow on the surrounding prairie.

There are but few living in Sac county at the present time who endured the hardships of that winter. Judge Criss and family are now the only ones living in this city that lived here then. Those who lived in the county then, and who are still living within its boundaries are Grandma Miller (then Mrs. F. M. Cory), Mr. and Mrs. L. A., Mr. and Mrs. H. M., H. W., Geo. I. and J. H. Cory; Mr. and Mrs. Jno. G. Austin, Mr. and Mrs. Shelt. Tiberghein, J. W. Tiberghein, James Basler, Mrs. Amos Comstock, Mrs. Martha Williams, Mrs. John McCubbin, Robert Quail, and W. G. Wine. There were few others, namely, Leonard Austin and family, Wanda1931!!Joel S. Austin and family, W. V. LaGourgue and family, J. H. Austin, that the writer remembers, who lived here then but who are either dead or moved to other states. Those who read these lines will well remember who the men and boys would take a sack of corn on a hand sled and go to the big grove (now Grant City) and get it ground on a pair of burs run by an overshot wheel, the water furnished by a beaver dam built across the river. It took two days to go to the mill, get two bushels of corn ground and get home. And those who were unable to go to mill would grind their corn on coffee mills. - Sac Democrat.

December 9, page 4 column 2

Lars. P. Nelson, formerly of this place, but for the past three years living at Alta, was married to Miss Mary Olson, of Alta, November 29, at Storm Lake.

December 16, page 1

Sac Democrat: Monday morning Comrade John Barlow, whose home is in the north part of this city, received from his captain, G. W. Davy, of the 11th N. Y. Independent battery, a bronze medal of beautiful design and a little larger than a silver dollar.   On the bar are the words and figures: "July 1, 2, 3; Gettysburg Veteran." On the face of the circular medal is the New York coat of arms, surrounded by the words: "Dedication of State Monument at Gettysburg, July 1, 2, 3, 1893, New York Day." On the reverse side is the model of the monument on either side of the figures "1863-1893".

December 16, page 4 column 2

On Monday night of last week the grocery store of J. J. Harter & Co., at Sac City, was broken into by thieves and a considerable amount of goods taken, including flour, canned goods, cigars and tobacco. The trail was easily tracked to the home of Eli Kenedy, where a part of the stolen goods was recovered. Mr. Kenedy and his son were arrested and bound over to the grand jury.

December 16, page 4 column 3

J. B. Poller returned home Tuesday from Grant county, Wisconsin, whither he was called last week Tuesday by a telegram informing him of the death of his mother. Mrs. Poller was 82 years old the day of her death, and the family were celebrating the day with a birthday dinner, and before the day was done the aged mother had passed to her rest.

December 23, page 1

Tuesday, Dec. 21, being the twenty-second wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Harrison, it was remembered by a number of their relatives spending the day with them, all present had a most enjoyable time.

December 23, page 4 column 1

Administrator's Notice
Notice is Hereby Given to All Whom it May Concern:
That on the 4th day of December, 1897, the undersigned was appointed by the District Court of Sac county, Iowa, administrator of the estate of Rose Gosting Mill, 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.
Dated December 4, 1897
Henry P. Mill, Administrator

Decmber 23, page 4 column 2

A boy was born to Rev. and Mrs. Loeck Sunday morning.

Mr. Harvey Van Buskirk and Miss Zoa Flint were married at Sac City Saturday, December 18.

No more will the postmaster rent letter boxes to minors. The postmasters are constantly receiving complaints from parents that their sons and daughters are carrying on a clandestine correspondence by means of a private letter box.

Mrs. Geo. Bristol left on Monday evening for Toy's Hill, Ontario, her former home, for an extended visit with her mother and sister. She chaperoned little Francis Hurley as far as Chicago, where she goes to visit with her grandmother.

December 23, page 4 column 4

Married
White - Ennis
At the home of the bride's mother Mrs. B. A. Ennis, at Holstein, Wednesday, Decmber. 22, 1897, at 6:30 a.m., Mr. P. P. White of Schaller, and Miss Philomena B. Ennis, Rev. L. J. Cooper, of Sioux City, a cousin of the bride, officiating. The wedding above noted came as a sort of surprise to many of Mr. White's acquaintances although it was known he was a frequent visitor at the town west. The bride has been a valued teacher in the public schools, and is held in high esteem by everyone. Mr. White has made many friends during his short residence here, who will join The Herald in extending a cordial welcome to him and his fair bride.   They left for the home of Mr. White's people where they will visit during the holidays, returning to Schaller about Decmber. 30.

Decmber 30, page 4 column 2

Mrs. Geo. B. Kelly presented her husband with a bright girl baby Christmas morning, a very welcome gift, and one which George will prize most highly.

December 30, page 4 column 3

Henry Harvey, an old resident of Silver Creek township, died last Saturday morning and was buried at Ida Grove Sunday.

Grandma Harris, mother of J. B. and Jas. Harris, is quite poorly now, and with the usual infirmities of old age, it is thought her days here will be few.

On Friday night occurred the death of Vera, the six year old daughter of Mr. Lester Flint. The little girl had been sick several weeks with typhoid fever and was recovering nicely when an old ear trouble set in forming an abscess on the brain. Friday afternoon an operation was performed and considerable pus removed, but in her exhausted condition there was not left strength enough to rally, and the little sufferer passed to rest. This is the third death in this family within five weeks, and there are two of the children who are still under the doctor's care.

December 30, page 4 column 4

Married
Markley - Kraus
On Wednesday evening Decmber. 29, 1897, at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. Harvey A. Markley to Miss Barbara Kraus, Rev. Link, of the German Reformed church, officiating. The groom is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Markley, and is an industrious young farmer, held in good esteem by all who know him. His bride is an accomplished young lady, and will be a fitting companion for him. She but recently came to this country upon a visit to relatives who live just east of Mr. Markleys and it was at the home of these friends where the groom met and won his fair companion. The couple were the recipients of many useful and valuable presents. For the present they will reside at the home place. Congratulations are extended, and may their journey through life be a pleasant one.

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