1878
Elkader Register, Thur., January
31,1878
Mrs. Benton took charge of Sarah Carlson,
of Mendon township, who is again returned to the asylum
at Independence. This is the lady we spoke of a few weeks
ago as having returned from the asylum apparently cured
but unable to converse in her native tongue, the Swede
language. Her case is certainly a pitiful one, and she is
entitled to sympathy from all good people.
Elkader Register, Thursday, April 25, 1878 -
John F. Beyer, of Elk township, having
been ajudged insane, was on Monday brought to this place
by Deputy Sheriff Place, and on Tuesday, the Sheriff,
accompanied by Dr. Chase, took Beyer to the Independence
insane asylum.
Elkader Register, Thursday morning, August 8,
1878 -
John Barney of Read township was brought
in on Monday evening by Sheriff Benton and Deputy Place
on a charge of insanity, made by his family. He was
examined by Drs. Chase & Purdy on Tuesday and
adjudged insane. Deputy Sheriff Place started for
Independence with Barney yesterday morning. We believe
Barney was an inmate of the asylum in 1873, and since his
discharge has not been considered of sound mind, though
he has labored on his farm and attended to his business
affairs until lately.
Elkader Register, September 26, 1878 -
Ole Oldberg, a native of Sweden, and for
many years a resident of McGregor and vicinity, was
brought over Thursday, and was adjudged insane by the
commissioners, and ordered to be taken to the asylum at
Independence. Sheriff Benton assisted by John Prior, took
him to Independence leaving on Friday and landing safe at
the asylum Saturday. They returned Sunday from the asylum
at Independence, bringing two insane persons from the
assylum [sic] who were pronounced incurable, and will be
cared for in our county hospital. Their names are Hiram
Davis and Benjamin Castor; the
latter has been an inmate of the state assylum from this
county for the past fourteen years.
1879
The cost of maintaining Clayton
County's Insane, is a heavy tax, and is growing from
year to year. We now have 32 persons under treatment
at the state asylum at Independence and 8 in the
county asylum. The expense for care of our insane at
Independence, for 1878 was $4,800, and for those in
the county asylum, including all conveyance and other
expense for insane was $1,400 making a total expense
to the tax payers of $6,200 for the past year. ~Elkader
Register, January 16, 1879
~Elkader Register, Thur., 03
Apr. 1879
Last week Sheriff Benton went to Independence, to place
Mrs. Tina Beyer of Volga township, who
had been adjudged insane, in the asylum. He brought back John
Dillon, Pat Scully and Jacob Christner.
The two former have been pronounced cured and were sent
to their homes. Christner, will be kept in jail for a
time before being released. This reduces Clayton county's
quota at the asylum to nine.
~Elkader Register, Thur., 12 June 1879. Town and
County column
Sheriff Benton returned Monday evening from a two days
trip to Independence, having conveyed Miles B.
Lochnane of Mallory township, to the Insane
Asylum.
~Elkader Register, Thur., 03 July 1879. Town and
County column
On Saturday, Sheriff Benton went to Garnavillo, and
brought in two insane persons, a Mr. Powers and
his son. Mr. Powers will be taken to
Independence, but the son, who is very feeble, will be
kept at the jail.
-
Sheriff Benton started for Independence Monday, taking to
the asylum Will Gooding, of McGregor,
and Charles Powers, of Garnavillo.
Clayton County now has 30 insane persons in the asylum.
The cost of their support for the next quarter will
amount to nearly $1,440
~Elkader Register, Thur., 31 July 1879
C. E. Goth, who resides near Luana, was
brought to the jail Sunday, and in the afternoon, Sheriff
Benton started with him for Independence, to place him in
the insane asylum for the third time. He had been
discharged as cured, but he went into the harvest field
and over-taxed his strength, bringing on another attack.
-(Same paper and date, earlier in the same column.)
Sheriff Benton returned from Independence, Monday
evening, and reports Goth, who he took
to the asylum, had a spasm at Elgin and was very wild,
giving the officers a great deal of trouble. While being
taken to his ward in the asylum, he kicked one of the
attendants in the stomach, severely injuring him.
Elkader Register, December 18, 1879 -
Last Monday morning some excitement was created and
considerable curiosity aroused by the discovery of an
insensible and apparently almost lifeless young man in
the Court House. Restoratives were immediately applied,
and he was afterwards identified as Wm. Goodin
an insane man whose home is in McGregor. He had formerly
been in the asylum at Independence, but was taken home a
few weeks ago an account of failing health. On Sunday
night he escaped from the men who were guarding him, and,
securing a horse, evidently rode all night, reaching this
place early in the morning. His horse was found tied on
the east side of the public square and he probably
entered the Court House while the janitor, Mr. Chambers,
was gone for his breakfast, after having opened the
building. Mr. Goodin, the young man's father, arrived
here Monday afternoon and took him on Tuesday to the
asylum at Independence. - from the Fayette County
Union
Elkader Register, December 25, 1879 -
Mrs. Gilster, wife of Henry Gilster of
Monona township, has been adjudged insane, and will be
removed to the asylum at Independence, this week. She has
six small children who will be left to the care of the
distressed husband.
1880
By the quarterly report of the
superintendent of the insane asylum at Independence
we learn that Clayton county has 27 patients there at
a cost of $853.51 to our taxpayers. ~Elkader
Register, October 28, 1880
Elkader Register, Thur., 01 Jan.
1880.
Many of our readers will learn with regret that Mrs.
Johathan Kaufmann, wife of one of Clayton
County's former sheriffs, has been taken to the asylum at
Independence. She has been residing with relatives at
Brush Creek for some time. We are indebted to Mr. N. J.
House for the particulars of the above.
Many of the readers of the REGISTER will remember Fletcher
Robb, a large strong man, who resided in Elkader
some 3 years ago, how he became insane and being so
powerful no one could control him; also the chase after
him after he conceived the idea of drowning himself in
the Mississippi river and his subsequent capture near
Clayton. He was then conveyed to the asylum for the
insane at Independence, causing the officers great
trouble all the way there. About two years ago he escaped
from the asylum, and despite the fact thorough search for
him was made, nothing was ever seen of him. Last week
however, word was received by Sheriff Benton, that Robb
was in custody at Prairie du Chien, and he went over and
secured him, returning him to the asylum at Independence.
Where he has been during the past two years, and what he
has been doing will furnish food for much speculation.
Elkader Register, January 29, 1880 -
Last Monday morning the residents of Monona and vicinity
were startled by the report that Mrs. Morrison,
a highly respected lady who lived just over the line in
Allamakee county, about 1 1/2 miles from Monona, had
committed suicide, Sunday night by cutting her throat.
The deed was done in an insane fit to which she has been
subject for a number of years, having twice been an
inmate of the insane asylum at Independence. Her husband
had lately met with some financial troubles and it is
thought that it weighed heavily on her mind and caused
her to commit the deed She leaves a kind and loving
husband and three children.
Elkader Register, July 15, 1880 -
The Dubuque Telegraph of last week contained the
following: "The other evenig Alonzo Hague
,a crazy man from Clayton county, who was being taken to
the asylum at Independence, escaped from his keepers, and
raced over half the city before he could be caught."
Elkader Register, Thur., 22 July 1880.
Sheriff Place made a trip to Independence, last week, to
convey P. J. Kennedy to the asylum for
insane. Mr. Kennedy had an unfortunate sun stroke a year
ago and although he had partially recovered, the
recurrence of hot weather of late has so affected him,
that it was deemed prudent to place him in the asylum for
proper treatment. Sheriff Place returned Saturday,
bringing back from the State Asylum six insane women, all
of whom were declared incurable. They were taken to the
asylum on the County Farm, where they will be cared for.
The names of the unfortunate women are: B.
Werman, E. Goslin, A. Anderson, Mary Ryan, Bridget Ryan
and Albertina Beyer.
Elkader Register, Thur., 05 Aug. 1880.
On last Monday morning Ida Preuss,
daughter of Christian Preuss, of this township, who has
been insane for some time, escaped from home, and in an
almost nude condition came to town. She was at once taken
charge of and placed in quarters at the jail. On Tuesday
she was taken to Independence by Sheriff Place.
Elkader Register, Thur., 21 Oct. 1880. Home
column.
Sheriff Place took Catherine Hembrodt,
of Giard township, to the insane asylum, last week. She
had got so bad that she was dangerous.
Elkader Register, Thur., 25 Nov. 1880. Home
column
Sheriff Place went to Independence last week, to convey Mrs.
Tice, of McGregor, to the insane asylum.
Elkader Register, Thur., 02 Dec. 1880
On Saturday last Sheriff Regan went to Independence, to
convey Mrs. Isenhour, of McGregor, to
the insane asylum. There are now 32 persons from this
county in the asylum.
1881
The number in the insane asylum from
this county is steadily increasing, and the county is
now supporting nearly 50 in the asylum at
Independence, and our county asylum. We think no
other county in the state, excepting Dubuque, has as
large a number of insane. ~Elkader Register,
February 10, 1881
Clayton county has now 27 insane at the asylum at
Independence, being kept there at a cost to the
county of $168 per year, each. There are also 12 at
the asylum on the poor farm. ~Elkader Register,
July 29, 1881
Elkader Register, Thur., Jan. 6,
1881, Home News column -
Sheriff Place went to Independence, yesterday, to convey William
Callaway, of Cox Creek township, to the insane
asylum at that place.
Elkader Register, Fri., May 20, 1881 -
Lizzie Williams, who has been residing
with John Downie, in Boardman township, mysteriously
disappeared on the 17th inst., and has not since been
seen. She was 50 years of age, and when last seen
wore a dark water proof dress, brown shawl with white
stripes in it, dark straw hat or sundown, has a careworn
appearance, sly disposition and carries a tin water pail,
and is supposed to be insane. Any one knowing of her
whereabouts, will confer a favor by sending information
to L. H. Place, Sheriff of Clayton county, Elkader,
Iowa. Later - Mrs. Williams was found in Read twp.,
by Sheriff Place, Thursday evening.
Elkader Register, May 27, 1881, Home News column
-
Sheriff Place escorted Lizzie Williams
to the insane asylum at Independence, last Friday, and on
Monday took Michael Barrett, of Read
township, to the same place. We are sorry to state that Miss
Ida Preuss, daughter of Christian Preuss of this
township, died at the asylum for insane at Independence,
on Sunday last, and was buried in the cemetery, Elkader
on Wednesday.
Elkader Register, Fri., July 15, 1881, Home News
column -
On his return from Independence, where he had been to
take Eben Colby, Sheriff Place brought
back John Daugherty and M.
Barrett, as incurable, and placed them in the
county asylum.
Elkader Register, July 22, 1881 -
Sheriff Place will take a Mrs. Irish, of
Mallory twp, to the Insane Asylum at Independence, today.
Elkader Register, August 19, 1881 -
Miss Mina Preuss, the young girl who was
recently returned from the insane asylum at Independence
as cured, died at the residence of her parents, in this
township on Tuesday. She was about 17 years of age. Her
death was very sudden she having been up and around the
house in the forenoon, apparently enjoying her usual
health. The funeral occurred Wednesday, and a large
number of friends were in attendance. (see Minnie Preuss'
entry in Clayton Co. Register of Deaths, Book 1, pg 15,
entry #163 on this website)
Sheriff Place went to Independence last Thursday to
convey Mrs. Catharine Humbrodt of Giard
twp., to the insane asylum.
Elkader Register, Fri., September 9, 1881, Home
News column -
On Tuesday Julia W. Thompson was
conveyed to the asylum for insane, at Independence. Miss
Thompson's is a sad case. She was a resident of Wagner
twp., is but 16 years of age, and on account of sickness
is now a raving maniac.
Elkader Register, Fri., September 9, 1881, Home
News column -
August Schmidt, of Garnavillo, mentioned
in our last issue as having been beaten and robbed of a
watch in Dubuque, is again in trouble. The Times
says that on Sunday last, while services were being held
at the Baptist church, in that city, Schmidt threw a rock
through the window. He was arrested, and has since been
declared insane. He is laboring under the hallucination
that all ministers are engaged in the work of corrupting
the morals of the people, and he deems it his duty to
obstruct their work. He is now in the insane department
of the Dubuque jail. (see below, Sept. 16th)
Elkader Register, Fri., September 16, 1881, Home
News column -
Young Schmidt, of Garnavillo, who was
found at Dubuque in a deranged condition, has been sent
to the asylum for insane at Independence.
1882
Elkader Register, Fri., May 12,
1882, Home News column -
Sheriff Place was at Independence last week, conveying Mrs.
Clark, of Lodomillo, to the asylum, returning on
Saturday. He brought back Ole Oldberg
and Wm. Loom, who have been pronounced
incurable.
Elkader Register, Fri., June 30, 1882, Home News
column -
Sheriff Place was at Independence, last week, conveying Miss
Charlotte Kohler, daughter of Fred Kohler, of
Guttenberg, to the asylum for insane, at that place. Miss
K. is only 22 years of age.
Elkader Register, Fri., Aug. 18, 1882, Home News
column -
A young man named Welton, son of D. T.
Welton, who lives near Monona, having been in poor health
for some time past, and supposed to be demented, gave his
friends considerable alarm by wandering away from home on
Sunday last. After a search on Monday, he was found in a
neighboring corn field. (see below, December 8th)
Elkader Register, Fri., Sept. 8, 1882, Home News
column -
Sheriff Place went to Independence, last week, conveying J.E.
Davis, of Strawberry Point, to the asylum
Elkader Register, Fri., Oct. 27, 1882, Home News
column -
Sheriff Place was at Independence, this week, conveying Herman
Brinkhaus, of Cox Creek township, to the asylum
for insane.
Elkader Register, Fri., Nov. 3, 1882, Home News
column -
Adam Friedlein, of Millville, was taken
to the asylum for insane, last week by Sheriff Place.
Elkader Register, Fri., Nov. 10, 1882 -
Wednesday afternoon, Mr. Sadler, an old
man nearly eighty years of age, who resides near
Littleport, attempted suicide by cutting three gashes
across his throat with a razor. It is thought that he is
insane, as there is no trouble known that would cause him
to commit such a deed. (see below, Nov. 17th)
Elkader Register, Fri., Nov. 17, 1882 (note: the
page is dated 11/10/1882, but the articles give later
dates), Littleport Letter column -
George Sadler, who attempted to commit
suicide, last week, has been adjudged insane, and sent to
Independence
Elkader Register, Fri., Dec. 8, 1882 - Home News
column -
A young man, son of David Welton, who
resides near Luana, has been taken to the asylum for
insane. He is the young man who wandered away about a
year ago (sic), and after an absence of several days, was
found in a corn field. His insanity is the result of a
sunstroke. (see above, August 18th)
Elkader Register, Fri., Dec. 15, 1882, Home News
column -
Sheriff Place, went to Clayton township, Wednesday, to
take charge of an insane man, named John Bond.
He brought him to the jail at this place, and will take
him to Independence the first of next week.
1883
Clayton county now has 30 insane
persons in the asylum at Independence, which for the
quarter ending April 1st, cost the county, $1,036. ~Elkader
Register, May 4, 1883
Elkader Register, Fri., February
23, 1883. Home News column -
Torkel Rearson, of Marion
township, has been declared insane, and will shortly be
removed to the asylum at Independence.
Elkader Register, Fri., March 2, 1883. Home News
column -
Geo. Fitzpatrick and Wm.
Callaway, both of Cox Creek township, who were
recently discharged from the insane asylum, as cured,
have again been pronounced insane, and Sheriff Place has
taken them to the asylum at Independence.
Elkader Register, Fri., March 30, 1883. Home
News column -
Sheriff Place went to Independence last week, conveying
Miss Rosa Moran, daughter of John Moran,
of Highland township, to the asylum for insane, at that
place.
Elkader Register, Fri., April 13, 1883. Home
News column -
Mr. Tejick, of Monona township, and Thomas
Gannon, of Mendon township, were taken to the
asylum for insane, at Independence, on Saturday last.
Elkader Register, Fri., May 4, 1883. Home News
column -
Kittle Kittleson, of Marion, and a Mrs.
---boldt, of Giard township, have been declared
insane, and were taken to the asylum at Independence,
this week, by Sheriff Place.
Elkader Register, Fri., June 8, 1883 -
John Bond, insane, was brought up from
Clayton last week, and will be taken to the asylum at
Independence next week. Bond had been at the asylum
before, but had been discharged as cured.
Elkader Register, Fri., August 31, 1883. Home
News column -
It has been well known to many of our citizens for some
time, that L. V. Davis, of this place,
has upon occasion become somewhat shattered in mind, and
so much so as to become violent. About two weeks since he
had one of these attacks, and became so frantic that his
son's family, with whom he lived, were obliged to flee
from the house in the night. Since that time he has been
confined and watched with the hope that he might become
more rational, but such not being the case it was decided
best to take him to the Independence hospital for the
insane. It is to be hoped that he may return with a fully
restored mind.
Elkader Register, Fri., October 26, 1883 -
Sheriff Place was at Independence, Monday, conveying Walter
Sheppard, of Mallory township, to the insane
asylum.
Elkader Register, Fri., January 4, 1884. Home
News column -
On Saturday last 12/28/1883) John Kramer
of this place was taken to the hospital for insane, at
Independence, where he will receive skilled attendance,
and may recover from his malady.
1884
Elkader Register, Fri., February
1, 1884 -
On Monday Chas. Woodward was removed to
the asylum for insane at Independence by Sheriff Borman.
This is a very sad case, and excites the sympathy of all.
Not long since the father died in the hospital, and now
the son, and only support of an aged mother is afflicted
with the same malady, and has to be taken away.
Elkader Register, 06 June 1884
Sheriff Borman went to Independence, this week, with a Mrs.
Smelzer, of Guttenberg, an insane woman.
Elkader Register, 17 Jun. 1884
Ole Nelson, of Higland township, has
been declared insane, and is now confined in the jail,
awaiting the time when room can be made for him at the
Independence asylum. He is a raving maniac, tearing off
his clothing, etc. (see Feb. 11, 1885 below)
1885
Elkader Register, Wed., June 24,
1885. Home News column -
On Monday, Mr. S. G. Butts, of
Garnavillo township, accompanied by his wife, came to
Elkader to transact some business, and while here he
became insane. He was taken in charge by the officers,
and will be taken to the asylum at Independence.
Clayton County Register, 07 Jan. 1885
John Kramer was again taken to
Independence on Friday of last week, having been
pronounced insane. It is hoped that Mr. Kramer may
receive treatment that will permanently restore his mind.
Elkader Register, 11 Feb. 1885
John Bahlke, who was before the district
court at the recent term for larceny, and who was found
to be insane was taken to Independence, Friday, by
Sheriff Borman. On his return the sheriff brought home Ole
Nelson, who had been pronounced cured.
Elkader Register, March 18, 1885
About a month ago, Wm. Hughes, of West
McGregor, was sent to this place to be examined by the
commissioners of insanity for admission to the asylum at
Independence. He was examined, and to all outward
appearances was a sane man, but it was thought best to
keep him in jail for a time to see if his insanity would
not develop, and accordingly Sheriff Borman held him,
reporting his condition every few days to the
commissioners. He acted like a sane man, and on Friday
last he was ordered discharged from custody. When
discharged, he hesitated a moment, and then asked for
some papers in relation to his arms and legs being cut
off, and orders for him to be shot, which he claimed the
sheriff had in possession, adding that if he received as
much as a scratch, he would kill himself. Thus for the
first time in a month, showing unmistakable signs of
being an insane man. He will be taken to Independence.
Elkader Register, 22 Apr. 1885
A son of Christian Preuse was taken to
the asylum at Independence last week. The third case of
insanity in this afflicted family.
Elkader Register, 01 July 1885
A young man named Keen, from North
McGregor, was taken to the asylum for insane at
Independence, Monday, by Sheriff Borman. He was very
violent, and while confined in the jail here, tore up his
bedding, and smashed the iron bed-stead. This is the
second time he has been to the asylum.
Elkader Register, 27 Aug. 1885
The commissioners of insanity examined George
Beatty, of Volga township, one day last week,
and found him to be insane. Sheriff Borman took im to
Independence, this week
Elkader Register, 10 Sept. 1885
The death of A. Ingebretson [occurred]
at the insane asylum in Independence, on the 24th ult.
Elkader Register, Oct. 15, 1885
Will Kimpson, of Illyria who has been in
the asylum at Independence for three or four years,
escaped recently and came home. For a few days he was
quiet, but recently became violent, attempted to kill his
wife, and cut a gash in his own throat, so that the
family had to call for help. Sheriff Taylor went down
Sunday, and only by a desperate effort did he [illegible]
bringing the patient here in irons, and taking him to the
asylum Monday.
Clayton County Register, 28 Oct. 1885
Mr. Kimpson has been taken back to the
asylum. Contrary to all expectations, his throat healed
and is getting well, but his mind was no better and it
was not considered safe to keep him at home longer.
1886
Elkader Register, 07 Jan. 1886
Louis Nehls, of Highland township has
become deranged, and will be taken to the asylum at
Independence this week.
Elkader Register, Thur., 18 Feb. 1886
We learn that J. P. L. Clark, one of the
old citizens of National has been declared insane, and
taken to the asylum at Independence.
Elkader Register, Thur., 04 Mar. 1886
Sheriff Borman started for Independence, Tuesday, to
convey L. V. Davis to the asylum for
insane.
Elkader Register, 18 March 1886
Four insane persons were brought to the county jail last
week, for transportation to Independence. They were: Thomas
Jellum, Wagner; James Thompson
and G. Steinhilber, Jr., of Strawberry
Point; and Mary Hansel, of Mallory.
Clayton County Journal, 07 Apr. 1886
Sarah Bond, of Clayton, was pronounced a
fit subject for the insane asylum, Monday, by the
examining physician, and was taken to the asylum at
Independence, yesterday.
Elkader Register, Thur., 13 May 1886
Sheriff Borman goes to Independence this week with two
unfortunates. One of them is a Miss Mary Petsche
of Guttenberg.
Elkader Register, Thur., 27 May 1886.
We have just learned with sincere regret that Mrs.
Schulte, wife of J. H. Schulte of Clayton
township, was removed to the asylum at Independence. We
hope that she may soon be restored to her family. Mr.
Schulte has the sympathies of our people.
Elkader Register, Thur., 24 June 1886.
Paul Oleson, of Marion, was taken to the hospital for
insane at Independence, on Wednesday, by Sheriff Borman.
Elkader Register, Thur., 19 Aug. 1886.
Sheriff Borman was at Independence last week, conveying Theresa
Resche to the asylum for insane.
~Elkader Register, Thur., 17 Nov. 1886
We learn with regret that Dan Kennedy's
condition became such as to make it advisable to remove
him to the Asylum at Independence. Ever since his fall
down stairs a short time ago, he has appeared flighty at
times, but of late he has been much worse in that
respect, and the doctor became convinced that his brain
was seriously effected, and advised his friends to send
him to the asylum, where he could have the benefit of the
skilled treatment always to be found in such
institutions, for such cases. His friends reluctantly
consented, and the necessary papers were made out
Wednesday and Thursday Sheriff Borman took him to
Independence. It is hoped that under the treatment that
he will receiver there, he will soon recover.
~Elkader Register, Thur., 16 Dec. 1886
On Thursday last Sheriff Borman, accompanied by Lars
Hulverson, made a trip to Independence, conveying to the
asylum for insane Ole Olberg, who has
been an inmate of the county asylum for the past four
years, but had lately become unmanageable.
1887
~Elkader Register, Thur., 10
Mar. 1887. Turkey River column
Mrs. Guy, who has been insane for some
time, was taken to the asylum at Independence, by Sheriff
Borman.
~Elkader Register, Thur., 21 Apr. 1887
Sheriff Borman and G. L. Stringer went to Independence,
yesterday, conveying Peter Kennedy to
the asylum
~Elkader Register, Thur., 14 July 1887
Miss Mary Gilwig, of Marion township, is
in the jail at this place awaiting transfer to
Independence, having been declared insane. She has a
little child which will be sent to the Soldiers' Orphans
Home at Davenport. Another case of "loving not
wisely but 'too well." which has a sad end.
~Elkader Register, Thur., 20 Oct. 1887
Sheriff Borman went to Independence, Monday, conveying Dr.
A. B. Hanna to the asylum for insane at that
place.
~Elkader Register, Thur., 08 Dec. 1887
On his return from Independence, last week, Sheriff
Borman brought home Mrs. Kolohn, of
McGregor, who has been discharged from the asylum for
insane, cured.
1888
Sheriff Kann was at Independence, Monday,
conveying Daniel Harrington to the
asylum for the insane. ~Elkader Register, Thur.,
16 Feb. 1888
1890
Elkader Register, Thur., 06 Feb.
1890
Sheriff Kann made a trip to Independence Monday,
conveying Miss Rebecca Morrison to the
asylum for insane.
Elkader Register, Thur., 29 May 1890
Sheriff Kann and D. E. Gleason went to Independence
yesterday, conveying R. Barske, of Cox
Creek township, to the asylum for insane.
Elkader Register, Thur., 19 June 1890. Local
columns
An insane man, who gives his name as William Gale,
was picked up at McGregor last week and brought to the
jail at this place. His residence is unknown and he is
totally unable to give an account of himself. He will be
taken to Independence for treatment.
Elkader Register, Thur., 31 July 1890.
Garnavillo column
Mr. Deade who suffered from sunstroke a
few weeks ago was removed to the Independence insane
asylum last week.
Elkader Register, Thur., 02 Oct. 1890. Local
column
Sheriff Kann went to Independence Tuesday, to convey J.
H. Kuhl, late of Guttenberg, to the asylum for
insane. Mr. Kuhl was formerly a resident of Shelby
county. Herman Schulte accompanied them as assistant.
Elkader Register, October 16, 1890 -
Rheinhardt Barakse, who was
recently taken to the asylum for insane at Independence,
committed suicide at that place on Friday by hanging
himself. ~contributed by Audrey Haught
Elkader Register, Thur., 16 Oct. 1890.
Additional Locals column
Rheinhardt Barske... recently taken to
the asylum for insane at Independence, committed suicide
... body was sent to this place and was buried in the
east side
1891
Elkader Register, 17 Dec. 1891.
Garnavillo column
Wm Shefferd became violently insane last
week, and created considerable excitement on our streets.
He was taken before the commissioners at Elkader, who
ordered him to be taken to Independence.
1892
Sheriff Kann removed Mrs. Evers
to the insane asylum at Independence, last Friday. We
hope that she may be cured and restored to her family. ~Elkader
Register, Thur., 04 Feb. 1892
Mrs. Kann and Mrs. Litchfield, of Elkader, took the train
from here the 23d, having in custody Miss Gulswig,
of Clayton County, who they were taking to the Insane
Asylum. - Elgin Echo. [undated]. ~Elkader
Register, Thur., 31 Mar. 1892.
Sheriff Kann conveyed Mrs. T. J. Walters
to the Insane Asylum at Independence, Tuesday. ~Elkader
Register, Thur., 31 Mar. 1892. Elkport column
Victor Gifford, residing near Strawbery
Point, has been declared insane, and on Tuesday Deputy
Sheriff Benton and Clerk M. P. Dunn conveyed him to the
asylum at Independence. ~Elkader Register,
Thur., 26 May 1892
1893
Elkader Register, Thur., 29 June
1893. Locals column
Sheriff Kann and wife went to Independence Tuesday,
having in charge Mrs. C. Buchheim, of
Read. This lady has been suffering with a mind trouble
for the past few weeks, and it was deemed best that she
be taken where she could receive the proper medical care.
It is a sad case at best.
Elkader Register, Thur., 13 July 1893
Sheriff and Mrs. Kann went to Independence Tuesday,
having in charge Miss Heck, the youngest
daughter of Phillip Heck, of McGregor. Such cases are
very sad.
Elkader Register, Thur., 24 Aug. 1893
Sheriff Kann conveyed a young man named Herman
Rust, of Guttenberg, to the hospital at
Independence on Tuesday.
1894
Elkader Register, Thur., 15 Mar.
1894
Sheriff and Mrs. Fred Cook went to Independence Tuesday
to convey Hannah Sickel, of Elk twp., to
the hospital.
Elkader Register,, Thur., 03 May 1894. Local
column.
- The Sheriff and Mrs. Cook went to Independence Friday
with Miss McCloud, aged 28 years, of
Guttenberg.
- Sheriff Cook and wife went to Independence Tuesday with
Mrs. Hugh McKinnon, of McGregor. This
lady is an old resident of Mendon twp. and highly
respected by all. Some years since she lost her two grown
daughters, which has caused her mind to go estray. It is
a sad case.
Elkader Register,Elkader Register, Thur., 21
June 1894.
Deputy Sheriff Benton ann Lee Cook go to Independence
to-day with James Irwin, of Giard, who
has been pronounced insane.
Elkader Register, Thur., 06 Sept. 1894. Local
columns
Deputy Sheriff Benton left yesterday to take Cash
Matthews, of McGregor, to the hospital at
Independence. Matthews has been failing mentally for the
past two weeks.
Elkader Register, Thur., 25 Oct. 1894.
Strawberry Point column
Mr. and Mrs. Massey, Mrs. Gotham and daughter, Carrie
Fisher, were at Elkader last Friday. Mrs. Gotham
took her daughter there that papers might be made out
admitting her to the asylum at Independence. Miss Fisher
was taken there Saturday.
1895
Elkader Register, Fri., 29 Nov. 1895
Sheriff Cook and wife went to Independence last Thursday,
taking to the hospital Martha J. Richards,
of Monona. They also brought back to the county hospital Amelia
Bristol, Mary Verchote and Katie
Heinbroth. Poor unfortunates.
1896
Elkader Register, Thur., 01 Jan. 1897. Local
Scrap Bag columns
Sheriff Benton went to Independence Tuesday to convey to
the hospital an unfortunate young man named Henry
Meyers, of Cox Creek.
Elkader Register, Fri., 24 Jan. 1896. Local
column
Sheriff Benton took Miss Ann Greenwaldt
to the hospital at Independence Monday. The young lady
has been unfortunately afflicted as the result of
sickness.
Elkader Register, Fri., 24 Apr. 1896
An insane man, barefooted, and clad in his undershirt and
drawers was found on the West Union road near the
residence of Jos. Cassutt, last Friday. Sheriff Benton
and Constables Farrell and Schroeder brought him to town
for examination. He said his name was Matthias
Schrieber, and that he had lived in Wisconsin
and Minnesota. Sheriff Benton accompanied by Fred
Schmidt, took the man to Independence Tuesday.
Elkader Register, Fri., 05 June 1896. Elkport
column
Sheriff Benton was in town Monday and conveyed Mrs.
G. W. Ridenouer to the asylum at Independence.
We are sorry that Mrs. R. is so badly afflicted and hope
for her speedy recovery.
Elkader Register, Fri., 10 July 1896. McGregor
column.
Mrs. Hugh McKinnon ... confined at
hospital for the insane at Independence for the past few
years, died .. remains to McGregor. Death notice
1897
Elkader Register, Fri. morning, 07 May 1897
A short time since H. Meyer, cashier of the First
National Bank, received a letter from Wm. Marxer,
of Communia, notifying him that he owned the bank and
would soon come in town and take possession. Mr. Meyer
paid no attention to the letter, and sure enough last
Monday Marxer made his appearance at the bank and
proposed to take charge. Mr. Meyer saw that the man was
apparently insane and Constable Farrell was called in and
persuaded Marxer to go to the Court House. Here he
claimed that Clayton county was his and should not be
taxed. Sheriff Benton induced him to go with him to the
jail and just as the sheriff and constable with the man
reached the jail Marxer suddenly turned and struck
Sheriff Benton in the face and scratched him. He was
promptly subdued and on Wednesday was taken to
Independence by Mr. Benton. Marxer is about 30 years old
and an intelligent telegraph operator. It is unfortunate
that his mind has gone astray. [Note: see Poor Farm /
County Asylum 1920 entry for Wm. Marxer]
Elkader Register, Fri. morning, 13 Aug. 1897.
Local Scrap Bag column
Sheriff Benton attended Anton Kleper, of
Guttenberg, to the hospital for the insane at
Independence on Tuesday.
Elkader Register, Fri. morning, 12 Nov.
1897. Local Scrap Bag columns
Miss Lena Wiechmann, of Monona twp.,
whose strange actions have attracted attention on our
streets the past week, was on Wednesday adjudged insane
by the commissioners and taken to Independence by Sheriff
Benton.
Elkader Register, Fri. morning, 10 Dec. 1897.
Local Scrap Bag columns
Sheriff Benton and Chas. Kelpein went to Independence
Wednesday to accompany Hugh McKinnon, an
old resident of McGregor, to the hospital
1898
~Elkader Register, Fri., 18 Feb.
1898. Local columns
Mrs. Mary Grapes, of Strawberry Point,
whose escapades has figured in the courts and newspapers
the past year, was brought before the insane
commissioners Tuesday and declared insane. She is an
unfortunate woman.
[Additional info. added by S. Ferrall: She is named as
Mary Elizabeth Haber in the obit of her 1st husband
Franklin 'Frank' Grapes. The 1915 IA State census
enumerated her (age 40, married) in Strawberry Point. In
Feb. 1922 Frank sued her for divorce on grounds of
desertion. The 1925 IA State census enumerated her in
Waterloo, IA, divorced. In 1926 she married Herman M.
Michels in Waterloo.]
Elkader Argus, April 14, 1898 (Board of
Supervisors proceedings)
Ordered, that Fred Spores, an inmate of
the Iowa Children's Home Society, at Des Moines, be sent
to the Institute for Feeble Minded Children, at Glenwood,
Iowa, expenses of transportation to be borne by Iowa
Children's Home Society (see also the Orphan page)
Elkader Register, Thur., 21 Apr. 1898. Local
columns.
Uriah W. Oldham, of Updegraff, was
brought to before the insane commission and sent to the
hospital at Independence for treatment, Wednesday. It is
a sad case of melancholia caused by the death of his
wife.
Elkader Register, Thur., 19 May 1898. Locals
column & Elkport column
Sheriff Benton came down Monday and got Fred
Rentschler and took him before the insane
commissioners at Elkader to be examined as to his
insanity. Fred has acted queerly for several months and
his many friends here hope that with good treatment at
the hospital he may recover. Wednesday afternoon Sheriff
Benton assisted by M. P. Dunn conveyed Fred Rentschler,
of Elkport, to the hospital for insane at Independence.
Elkader Register, Thur., 26 May 1898. Local
columns.
Sheriff Benton took Richard Barske to
the insane hospital Tuesday. [Note: this hospital may
have been at Independence, but could possibly have been
the insane hospital at Elkader]
Elkader Register, Thursday, June 16, 1898
Alva Brooks, at Volga twp., was before
the insane commissioners Tuesday and adjudged insane. He
was taken to the hospital at Independence yesterday by
Sheriff Benton.
Elkader Register, Thur., 21 July 1898
Sheriff Benton went to Independence Tuesday, taking Aug.
Bucholz to the insane asylum.
Elkader Register, Thur., 04 Aug. 1898. Clayton
column
We are pained to learn last Thursday morning that August
Quade, a laborer living alone near Frenchtown
had become affected with mental derangement in which
condition he had been found by John Tueck and P. P. Junk,
who notified John Backus. He was taken to Elkader for
examination and later to Independence. The afflicted man
is one of the few survivors of the battle of
Murfreesboro, Tenn., in 1862
Elkader Argus, Thursday, September 15, 1898
(District Court proceedings - Civil Causes)
Anna Brooks against Alva Brooks,
defendant adjudged insane and J.C. Beck appointed
permanent guardian, bond fixed at $500.
Elkader Argus, Thursday, November 3, 1898
Alvah Brooks, who was taken to the
Insane Asylum at Independence, from Elkport, this county,
last June, died in that hospital Wednesday morning.
1899
Elkader Register, Thursday,
August 24, 1899
Sheriff Benton went to Independence
yesterday taking Aug. Quarde [sic - Quade]
of Clayton to the hospital. Quarde is an old soldier of
the 57th Ill., and has previously been an inmate of the
hospital.
--
We are pained to learn Tuesday that August Quarde
[sic - Quade] a poor
laborer, had become mentally deranged again, and was
taken to Elkader by _. Wulfekuhle and Constable Backus.
It will be remembered that just a year ago the present
month this poor old soldier was sent to Independence,
Iowa, on the same affliction, but returned to this
vicinity after about two months stay at the asylum in an
apparently healthy condition, and worked steadily for
farmers until a few days ago, when he again became
afflicted but only in a mild form. He was a member of Co.
I, 75th Ill. Vols., from '61 to '63, when he was badly
wounded in the battle of Murfreesboro, Tenn., where he
was taken prisoner and thrown into Andersonville prison,
where he received no attendance or medicine. When he was
taken from that horrible prison he was furnished
transportation to Benton Barracks, near St. Louis, where
he arrived in a terrible condition, caused from the gun
shot wound in his neck. At this place he received a
little treatment for his wound, and when able to leave
his cot asked his attendant's leave to go to his
relatives until he got well, which was granted, but it
seems that he did not obtain the regulation furlough,
whereupon he was charged with desertion as he was unable
to report for duty for over two years owing to his
disability and having no knowledge of the English
language or army rules. About two years ago he applied
for a certificate of service furnishing proofs of his
disability, but the request was denied him. This seems to
be a partial cause of the renewal of his sad affliction.
1901
Elkader Register, Thur., April 18, 1901.
Local News columns
Sheriff Benton on Saturday took to Independence, Moses Darling,
an insane patient aged 8_ (Looks like 84.) years, whose
home was at Strawberry Point, and on Monday also went to
Independence with Lars Gregorson of
Marion, who is afflicted with a religious mania.
Elkader Register, Thur., June 20, 1901. Local News
column.
Sheriff Benton accompanied by Fred Soll, on Friday
evening, took John Duede to the hospital
for the insane at Independence.
Elkader Register, Thur., October 10, 1901. Local
News columns.
Oscar Nelson, a McGregor young man was
taken to the hospital at Independence Friday. He was
afflicted with a suicidal mania.
Elkader Register, Thur., October 31, 1901. Local
News columns.
Sheriff Benton went to Independence to-day with Dennis O'Leary,
of Mendon, who was declared insane.
1902
Elkader Register, Thur., 15 May 1902. Local
News column
On Friday last Sheriff Benton took Mrs. A. W.
Kimball to the Independence hospital for the
insane, for treatment. It is a sad case, and we are sorry
for the family.
Elkader Register, Thur., 17 July 1902. Guttenberg
column
The six-year-old son of Gottfried Kann
was taken to the House for Feeble Minded at Glenwood
Iowa, Monday. The child had been in a demented condition
since birth and showed no signs of ever gaining its
reasoning faculties so it was thought advisable by the
parents to place it in this institution where it could be
properly taken care of.
Elkader Register, Thur., 14 Aug. 1902.
Strawberry Point column:
Sheriff E. E. Benton, of Elkader, was here on Monday and
took Mrs. Oelrich to the insane asylum
at Independence.
Elkader Register, Thur., 18 Sept. 1902. Local
News columns:
Henry Buchholz, of McGregor, was before
the Commissioners of Insanity on Friday last. He was sent
to Independence.
Elkader Register, Thur., 25 Sept. 1902. Local
News columns:
Etta, the seventeen year old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. James Cameron, living just below
town, was brought before the Insane Commissioners last
Thursday. She was adjudged insane and was taken to
Independence by Sheriff Benton and her father.
Elkader Argus, Wed., 12 Nov. 1902; Local Items
section, page 5, column 1
G. H. Wehrkamp, of Guttenberg, was
brought before the commissioners of insanity last week
and ordered taken to the hospital at Independence.
~contributed by Ken Johnson
Elkader Register, Thur., 13 Nov. 1902. Local
News columns:
On Friday Albert Smith, of Strawberry
Point, was brought before Judge Hobson in this city on
complaint of his mother and sister, of being an habitual
drunkard, and after hearing testimony Judge Hobson
sentenced him to the Asylum at Cherokee for fifteen
months.
1903
Elkader Argus, Wed., Jan. 7,
1903, Local Items column -
John Hagensick, of this township, was
brought before the commissioners of insanity and adjudged
insane. Sheriff Benton took him to Independence.
Elkader Argus, Wed., Mar. 4, 1903, Local Items
column -
Jos. Tinker, 21 years old, of Cox Creek
township, was adjudged insane last Thursday and taken to
Independence. A sudden scare is thought to be responsible
for his condition.
Elkader Argus, Wed., Mar. 11, 1903, Local Items
column -
Sheriff Benton and Al Kimball went to Independence
yesterday having in charge Frank Lutson,
of Marion township. Lutson was sent to the hospital last
summer but made his escape in September.
Willard Bronson, of Strawberry Point,
who was the first inebriate patient sent up from this
county, has been released on parole. The county still has
two representatives at Independence.
Elkader Argus, Wed., March 18, 1903, Local Items
column -
Two unfortunates were taken to Independence this week, Celinda
Mohrman, of Garnavillo, and Mrs. Lydia
Cook, of Marion.
Elkader Argus, Wed., Mar. 25, 1903, Local News
column -
Ben Regal, of Mendon township, was
brought before the commissioners of insanity Monday and
ordered taken to the hospital at Independence.
Elkader Register, Thur., Sept. 3, 1903, District
Court, Local News & McGregor News columns -
McGregor: Reddy Williams was sent to the
inebriate hospital Monday, the first to go from here. He
is a young man who is seldom sober, and his step father
made the complaint against him.
Martha Boyd, an unfortunate young lady
from Lodomillo twp., aged 19 years, was taken to the
hospital at Independence yesterday, by Sheriff Benton.
Her trouble is caused by epilepsy.
On Tuesday Wm. Williams, of North
McGregor, was brought before Judge Fellows charged with
being an inebriate and was given a year and six months at
Independence.
Elkader Register, Thur., Nov. 12, 1903,
Strawberry Point column -
Sheriff E. E. Benton accompanied by Frank Wood took Albert
Smith and M.H. Liddy to the inebriate asylum at
Independence last week.
Elkader Register, Thur., Dec. 10, 1903, Local
News column -
Geo. Winch, of Volga twp., was before
the Commissioners of Insanity Tuesday and sent to the
hospital at Independence. Several years ago he was
severely injured in the head which is thought to be the
cause of his present trouble. It is unfortunate.
Elkader Register, Thur., Dec. 31, 1903, Local
News column -
Miss Lizzie Lange, of Giard, was taken
to the hospital at Independence on Thursday last,
accompanied by Dr. Patterson, of Elkader. News has been
received of the death of the unfortunate lady on
Saturday.
1904
~Elkader Register, Thur., 14
Jan. 1904. Strawberry Point column
Sheriff Dittmer and ex-Sheriff Benton, of Elkader, were
in town Saturday and in the evening took Maud
Fallows to the asylum at Independence. Maud has
many friends who are sorry to see her go but hope she may
soon return.
~Elkader Register, Thur., 21 Jan. 1904. Local News
columns
John H. Freidlein, 40 years old and
unmarried, was brought before the commissioners of
insanity Friday and ordered committed to the hospital at
Independence. An injury to his head which occurred about
eight years ago is the cause of his condition. Sheriff
Dittmer and C. G. Anderegg took Freidlein to the
hospital.
~Elkader Register, Thur., 11 Feb. 1904. Local News
columns
Henry Schrampher, of this twp., a young
man aged 18 years was before the commissioners of
insanity last week and being adjudged suffering from an
acute mania, was taken to Independence by Sheriff Dittmer
on Friday last.
~Elkader Register, Thur. 25, Feb. 1904
The 12 y/o s/o Robert Scherf died at the
Home for Feeble-Minded Children at Glenwood (child's name
was also Robert) ... Obituary
Elkader Register, April 21, 1904, Strawberry
Point column -
Sheriff Dittmer was here Thursday and accompanied Willard
Bronson to Independence to be place in the
inebriate asylum.
Elkader Register, Thur., 30 June 1904. Local
News columns
F. J. Smith, who was brought up from
Guttenberg, was taken before Judge Hobson at West Union,
and was by him sent to the hospital at Independence as an
inebriant. Sheriff Dittmer went with him on Saturday.
Elkader Register, Thur., 04 Aug. 1904.
Strawberry Point column
Sheriff Dittmer, of Elkader, was here Friday and
accompanied Chas. Allen to Independence,
where he will be placed in the asylum.
Elkader Register, Thur., 04 Aug. 1904. Local
News columns
J. H. Nelson, of McGregor, who was
indicted by the grand jury on the charge of adultery, was
recently examined by the Commissioners of Insanity and
ordered taken to Independence.
Elkader Register, September 22, 1904,
Neighborhood News column
Clay Dershan, on parole from the
inebriate asylum at Independence,, was recently sent back
to complete his three year's term at that institution,
having violated his parole. -from the Argus
~Elkader Register, Thur., 29 Sept. 1904.
Guttenberg column.
A. A. Williams, the young man who
developed symptoms of insanity in Dubuque a month or so
ago and was brought to his home in this city for rest and
care, became worse last week and Saturday was taken to
Elkader to be brought before the commissioners of
insanity. He was adjudged insane Monday and taken by
Sheriff Dittmer to the state hospital at Independence.
Elkader Register, Thur., 08 Dec. 1904. Local News
column
George Raymon, of Hardin, was brought
before the commissioners of insanity this morning and
will be sent to Independence.
Sheriff Dittmer and Lars Hulverson, steward of the county
hospital, went to Independence today, with Geo.
Raymon, of Hardin. On their return they will
bring back to the county hospital, Peter ?ees,
Elmira Wehrkamp, John E. Welch and John
Landt. [missing letter might be a B or H]
1905
G. H. Fletcher, one of the commissioners
of insanity, and Deputy Sheriff Pat Ryan, went to
Independence last Thursday with Clara Olson,
of North McGregor.
~Elkader Register, Thur., 16 Feb. 1905. Local
News column
Sheriff Dittmer went to Independence Tuesday with Alva
Atwood.
~Elkader Register, Thur., 13 Apr. 1905. Local
News column
Sheriff Dittmer went to Independence Tuesday with Jos.
Tiffany. Joe is to try the dip. cure.
~Elkader Register, Thur., 27 Apr. 1905. Local
News columns
Sheriff Dittmer went to Independence yesterday morning
with Ed Moine, of Strawberry Point.
~Elkader Register, Thur., 11 May 1905. Local
News columns
Mrs. Rebecca Coats, of Turkey River, was
brought before the Commissioners of Insanity Tuesday and
adjudged insane. She was taken to Independence yesterday
by Sheriff Dittmer.
~Elkader Register, Thur., 25 May 1905. Local
News columns
The insane commissioners were at McGregor yesterday and
after examination, committed Mrs. Minnie E.
Georgen, of that place, to the insane hospital
at Independence. Sheriff and Mrs. Dittmer accompanied the
unfortunate lady.
~Elkader Register, Thur., 28 Sept. 1905. Local
News columns
A young man named Phillip Wallenbach, of
North Buena Vista, was before the Commissioners of
Insanity, Monday, and after examination was ordered sent
to the hospital at Independence. It is a peculiar case as
the young man appeared to be harmless and in a playful
mood all the time.
~Elkader Register, Thur., 26 Oct. 1905. Local
News columns
1906
Elkader Register, Thur.,
February 22, 1906
Mrs. Robt. Southwell, of Wagner twp.,
was brought before the Commissioners of Insanity, Monday,
and ordered sent to the hospital at Independence. She was
taken to the hospital Tuesday by Sheriff Dittmer. The
unfortunate lady has been afflicted for several years and
Mr. Southwell has endeavored to care for her at home. She
growing worse, it was necessary that she should be taken
where she would be cared for.
Elkader Register, Thur., March 8, 1906.
Garnavillo News column
Wm. Ihde leaves Wednesday for
Independence to get his wife, who has been a patient at
the hospital since last fall. Although for a time her
case was thought incurable, her friends hoped patiently
for improvement and now she can be and will be welcomed
with rejoicing.
Elkader Register, Thur., May 3, 1906.
Local News column
The commissioners of insanity were called to North
McGregor, Monday, to examine Ed. Bergman.
He was ordered sent to the hospital at Independence.
Elkader Register, Thur., June 28, 1906. Local
News column
Peter Amann, of Guttenberg, was brought
before the Commissioners of Insanity last Friday and on
Saturday he was taken to Independence by Sheriff Dittmer
and Ray Webb.
Elkader Register, Thur., September 27, 1906.
Local News and Garnavillo columns.
-Miss Susan Darling, of Strawberry
Point, and Miss Dena Berns, of
Garnavillo, were brought before the Commissioners of
Insanity, Monday, and both adjudged insane. They were
taken to Independence, Tuesday, by Sheriff and Mrs.
Dittmer.
-The oldest daughter of Peter Berns and wife was taken to
the asylum at Independence, Tuesday. It is hoped the
change may prove beneficial to her.
Elkader Register, Thur., November 1, 1906. Local
News column.
J. C. Brandenberg, of North Buena Vista,
was brought before the Commissioners of Insanity, Monday,
and adjudged insane. He was taken to Independence Tuesday
by Deputy Sheriff Ryan.
Elkader Register, Thur., November 15, 1906.
Local News column
Ole A. Ruroden, of Marion twp., was
brought before the commissioners of insanity yesterday,
and adjudged of unsound mind. He was taken to
Independence this morning by Sheriff Dittmer
1908
Elkader Register & Argus,
Thur., 16 July 1908. Guttenberg column
Leonard Ayers, an old pioneer farmer of
Millville township, was brought before the insane
commissioners at Elkader last week by Marshal C. P.
Luther and he was committed to the state hospital for the
insane at Independence. The fate of the old man is
deplorable. He is well known in our town.
Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 20 Aug.
1908. Elkport and Vicinity column
Deputy Sheriff Fred Soll came down last Thursday after
Mrs. Mary Rulon, the aged companion of
Monroe Rulon, who was tried Friday morning before the
Commissioners of Insanity and deemed a fit subject to be
committed to the hospital for the insane at Independence.
Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 22 Oct.
1908. Local News column.
Deputy Sheriff F. H. Soll accompanied by John Dinan, went
to Independence, Monday, with Fred Hyde
of Volga township.
Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 03 Dec.
1908. Local News columns
On Friday last Miss Florence May Page,
of Highland township, was before the Commissioners of
Insanity and ordered taken to the hospital at
Independence. She was taken to Independence, Monday, by
Deputy Sheriff F. H. Soll, Miss Hattie Page accompanying
them.
1912
~Elkader Register, Thur., 16 May
1912
We regret to state that on Tuesday it became necessary to
bring Joseph Finnegan before the
Commissioners of Insanity and that afternoon he was taken
to Independence by Deputy Sheriff Fred Soll.
1918
Elkader Register & Argus,
Thur., 01 August 1918. Local News column
Two persons were adjudged insane by the commissioners of
the county on Monday and Tuesday were sent to
Independence. They were Rosie Lane and Bertha
Schroeder.
1919
Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 9 Jan.
1919. Local News column.
Two insane cases were brought before the Commissioners of
Insanity this week. One was Anna Struckoff
of Clayton township, the other Mrs. Marie F.
Walters who has been employed locally for some
time past. They were taken to Independence by Sheriff
Losch Monday and Wednesday respectively.
1920
Elkader Register, Thur., 4 Mar 1920. Elkport
column.
Lester Lamphier died at the Insane
Hospital, Independence ... age 23 ... brought to Volga
City.
1921
Elkader Register, Thur., 27 Jan. 1927. Local
News Notes column.
Tuesday C. S. Hines of Strawberry Point
was brought before the Commissioners of Insanity and it
was found that in his case it was advisable to send him
to Independence.
Last Saturday Richard Donath
of Strawberry Point was brought before the Commissioners
of Insanity here and it was found necessary to send the
young man to the hospital at Independence for care and
treatment.
1922
Elkader Register, Thur., 10 Aug. 1922. Local
News columns.
Leo Nebel, who has been here for some
months, first as an employee of the Northern Iowa Produce
Co., and later selling violet ray medical outfits, and
who left here last week, was brought back yesterday from
Cresco by the Sheriff of Howard county and after an
examination by the commissioners of insanity was adjudged
insane and taken to the state hospital at Independence
today by Sheriff George Losch and Marshal Sam Boots.
Nebel's strange actions have caused some comment here for
several weeks.
1924
Elkader Register, Thur., August
28, 1924
Deputy Sheriff [illegible] accompanied by James
[illegible] accompanied Joe Meehan, of
Clayton township, to the hospital at Independence
Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Meehan was [?examined by]
Commissioners of Insanity [illegible] and ordered taken
to the hospital.
Elkader Register, Thur., November 13,
1924. Local News Notes column.
Leo Rogers of Jefferson township was
brought before the Commissioners of Insanity Monday
afternoon and was taken to the State Hospital at
Independence at once. The unfortunate young man is a son
of John Rogers of Guttenberg and is about twenty-four
years old.
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