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Ida County Pioneer 1895-1896 |
January 4,1895 Pioneer Married by the Rev. T.N. Buchanan at the Presbyterian Church manse, Ida Grove, on New years morning at 9 o’clock, Mr. Enoch Tellgen and Miss Annette Tnveson, both of Odebolt, Iowa.
January 4,1895 Pioneer Mrs. Mary Page, of Arthur, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. David Peck, in Sioux City, on Tuesday, January 1,1895, aged 74 years, 7 months, 10 days. The funeral took place at the Friends Church on Wednesday afternoon. She was an old resident of this county and highly respected by all who knew her.
January 4,1895 Pioneer Married at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.W. White, at 6;30, Monday December 31,1894, Mr. Guy Thayer and Miss Dora M. Johnson, Rev. C.W. Sweet officiating. After the two hearts were joined as one for life, hearty congratulations were extended and a bounteous supper served. Only relatives and a few friends were present. These young people go forth with the well wishes of their friends for a happy and prosperous life.
January 4,1895 Pioneer Married at 1 o’clock, December 31,1894, at the Friends parsonage in this city, Mr. Charles Vanderbur of Mapleton, and Miss Bertha E. Bratels, of Danbury. Rev. C.W. Sweet officiating. The young couple with make their home near Mapleton where Mr. Vanderbur has rented a farm and will take possession in the early spring.
January 4,1894 Pioneer Died at her home in this city, Saturday, December 29,1894, Eliza Ann Kiner, wife of F.F. Kiner, aged 63 years, 1 month, 5 days. She was born near Hancock, Washington County, MD, on November 24,1831, her maiden name being Eliza Ann Nicodemus. When but a small girl she removed with her parents to New Windsor, Carroll County, MD, coming from here to Des Moines County this state in 1852 with her brother, Henry Nicodemus, with whom she made her home. She was married to F.F. Kiner on October 11,1854, thus their reunion lasted over a period of 40 years. She was the mother of eight children, four boys and four girls, two having died and crossed the dark river before her; Charles C. having died December 23,1876 at Mt. Carroll, Illinois; and Nino W. on July 23,1893 in Ida Grove. Six still live; F.C., H.A. and S.W. Kiner, Mrs. Emma E. Latchaw, Mrs. Myra S. Condit and Jessie V. Elser. These together with the bereaved husband mourn her loss. She further leaves a mother over ninety years old, one sister, two brothers, and fifteen grandchildren. In early life she became a follower of Christ and united with the Church of God.
January 11,1895 Pioneer Married at Ida Grove on January 4,1895 by Rev. T.N. Buchanan, Mr. Jens Paulsen and Miss Krestine Olsen, both of Battle Creek, Iowa.
January 11,1895 Pioneer Married at Ida Grove on January 7,1895, by S.K Pettit, Mr. John L. Schuman and Miss Ann Gellert both of Holstein.
January 11,1895 Pioneer A nine pound baby boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Stender last Friday afternoon and is being tenderly cared for. “Bum” says he talks already, in his way and is the image of his daddy.
January 11,1895 Pioneer Died at his home in this city, Saturday morning January 5,1895, Mat Barofsky, aged 39 years, 9 days. Bat Barofsky, was born in Davenport, Iowa on December 30,1855. he was married to Miss Minnie Dittmer of that city on March 28,1880. They resided in that city until July 1883 when they removed to Ida Grove, living on a farm for the first year, but farm work was not agreeable to him and he removed to town and was identified with the businessmen of the town until last spring when he was in failing health. He retired from the firm of which he was the head, Barofsky, Putzier and Co. Mat was well known in Ida County and he had a host of friends whom he had drawn around him by his genial manner and his business methods. He was a friend of the poor man and no worthy person ever asked him for aid in vain. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. lodge under whose auspices the funeral took place, Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at his late residence. Rev. T.N. Buchanan officiated. He leaves a wife and five children; Eddie, Harry, Minnie, Agnes, and Flora. He was the youngest of five children, two of which still live, one sister Mrs. Mary Strender of Davenport and Mr. H. Barofsky of Ellsworth, Kansas.
January 11,1895 Pioneer The telephone wires announced the sad and startling death of the wife of E.H. McCutchen of Holstein, who had died very suddenly at 5 o’clock with heart trouble. The news was shocking. The maiden name of the deceased was Elmira V. Jordan and was born in New London. Lee County, Iowa. She married to Mr. McCuthcheon in 1872. In 1877 the family moved to Fremont County, Iowa and lived on a farm until 1882, when they moved to Ida County, living on a farm in Douglas Township. About seven years ago they moved into Holstein where Mr. McCutchen became the cashier of the First National Bank in Holstein. An elegant and happy home, a family of five bright children, a loving family. Three boys and two girls and the bereaved husband mourn her death. The funeral took place at the M.E. Church on Monday morning at 10 o’clock, Rev. Robert Quinn officiating in a very impressive manner, after which a large assemblage of people followed the remains to the depot where the remains were being escorted to Keokuk, Iowa for interment, by the husband and a committee from the K of P Lodge. The weather was cold yet the church was packed to its utmost capacity, a number being present from Ida Grove and surrounding towns.
January 18,1895 Pioneer The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P.W. Gould died Tuesday. It only lived twelve hours. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all present.
January 18,1895 Pioneer The senior editor of the ERA has been acting in a very hilarious manner since Wednesday morning owing to the arrival of a young lady of tender age and light weight at his home. Mother and daughter are doing nicely, while Mac will gain his equilibrium by the time another issue of the paper is ready.
January 25,1895 Pioneer The mother of Chas. Peffer, the senior editor of the Battle Creek Times, died at Monmourth, Ill., last Saturday and Mr. Peffer left for that place the same evening. he took the remains to Carlisle, PA for interment.
January 25,1895 Pioneer The population of Ida Grove is steadily on the increase and when it comes to raising babies we can cope with any town in the state. On Sunday night last a bouncing baby boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cope of this city. He came to stay and claim a place at the table for the 21 years. Pass around the apples Albert.
January 25,1895 Pioneer Born on Tuesday, January 22,1895, to Mr. and Mrs. S. Simon, a daughter.
February 1,1895 Pioneer Mrs. Harriett Havens, an elderly lady who has made her home with Mrs. Austin Fisher, died on Wednesday, and was buried today. February 8,1895 Pioneer Hill-Quail Married in Chicago on Wednesday, February 6 at the home of Edwin Poindexter, George Johnson Hill of Uniontown, PA to Margaret Caldwell, daughter of Alexander Quail of Ida Grove. The groom is one of the rising young businessmen in Uniontown, PA, where he is engaged in the coal and coke business and it is in the that city they will make their home. The newly couple arrived here yesterday for a few days visit with her parents and many friends.
February 15,1895 Pioneer A little stranger of the feminine gender arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Roepke last Sunday evening and is being tenderly cared for. Her weight was nine pounds but the proud parents are as elated as if she weighed ninety.
February 15,1895 Pioneer married at Ida Grove on February 15, 1895 by S.K. Pettit, esq., Mr. Nicholaus Alberts and Miss Anna M. Dreesen, both of Holstein, Iowa.
February 15,1895 Pioneer Mr. and Mrs. Enos Carr, of Hayes twp., mourn the death of Lee, their three months old baby, which occurred on Monday, February 10. The funeral was held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon and was conducted by Rev. A.C. Garner and the remains were laid to rests in the grounds of Hayes Chapel.
February 15,1895 Pioneer Died-Daniel Vance, aged 51 years, 2 months, 3 days, at his home in southwest Corwin. Daniel Vance was born in Preble County, Ohio on December 12,1843, but removed to Indiana when but eight years of age. He married Marietta Haleyin 1868. In 1877 he came to Ida County with Alex McHugh and Bob Taylor and has lived here ever since. He was a hard worker and was well liked by all his neighbors and friends. He had been in poor health for the greater part of the past year and had gradually fallen away from the effects of the disease which had become firmly rooted upon him and which an autopsy revealed to be Bright’s Disease. He leaves to mourn his death five children and his wife, children are; Mrs. Frank Wallace of Battle Creek, Eva, Otis, Minna and Myrtle who are at home with their mother. The funeral took place from his late residence this afternoon at 1 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Gleason, interment in the Ida Grove Cemetery.
February 22,1895 Pioneer Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Hink mourn the loss of their five month old son Gustave who died Sunday, February 17,1895 of lung fever.
February 22,1895 Pioneer Died at the home of her son, L.K. Page, in this city on Tuesday, February 19,1895, Mrs. Francis Bennett, aged 75 years, 4 months and 29 days. Francis B. Kimball was born in Patterson, NJ September 26,1818. With her parents she moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1832, where she was married to Madison H. Page in 1836. In 1852 the migrated west and became pioneers of Cedar County, Iowa, and the following year her husband succumbed to the grim destroyer, death,leaving the cares of the family upon her, a duty which she well and faithfully performed. She remained a widow until 1862 when she married V.A. Bennett, who died in 1881. She came to Ida County in 1889 and was a woman of strong and vigorous constitution and has made many trips to the Pacific Coast. On August 12,1894 she was stricken with paralysis which finally terminated in her death. She united with the Methodist Church in Louden, Iowa in 1870. She was the mother of seven children, five of whom are still living; Mrs. E. Simmons and Mrs. S.A. Page of Oklahoma, Mrs. Thos. Northup and L.K. Page residing here, and Mrs. Elizabeth Lowell of California. The dead are R.A. Page, killed at the battle of Kennesaaw in 1864, and Mrs. Gleurs, who died in New South Wales on August 20,1894 of whose death she was never apprised owing to her enfeebled condition. The funeral took place at two o’clock from the Friends Church, Rev. C.W. Sweet officiating. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery here.
February 22,1895 Pioneer Died at his home in Ida Grove, February 21,1895, Charles DeKay, aged 74 years, 5 months, 1 day. The deceased was born in Bethel, Sullivan County, New York on September 20,1820, and was married to Emily Lovelace, his present wife at Monticello, NY. He moved to Ida County June 1,1879, where he has since resided. He leaves a wife and eight children to mourn his death, one son died some years ago. The living are; Charles who resides at White Lake, NY; John and Perry who live in Nebraska; Edward, William, Isaac, Alfred and Martha live here. The deceased has been a kind father and loved by his family. Funeral will take place at the Church of God this afternoon at 2;30 with Rev. F.F. Kiner officiating, burial in the cemetery here.
February 22,1895 Pioneer Died at her home in this city on Tuesday, February 19,1895, Mrs. H.Hackett, aged 48 years, 4 months, 11 days. The deceased was born in Logan County, Illinois on September 8,1846. At age 19 she was married to A.L. Houser. They were among the pioneer settlers of this county and to them four children were born all of whom survive her, Mrs. Cora M. Holiday of Brookings, S.D. , Carrie M. Perkins and Maud Hecht, of Butler, MO, and Chester Houser of this city. On March 10,1889 she married Harrison Hackett who with her children is left to mourn her loss. Her death was very sudden, few knowing the cause being heart trouble. The funeral was held at the house at 11 o’clock this morning, Rev. A.E. Smith officiating, and was largely attended by her old friends and neighbors. March 1,1895 Pioneer Peter Boysen and Meta Funderman, of Crawford County were married by Rev. F. Schug at his home in Grant twp. last Thursday.
March 1,1895 Pioneer Wm. Landick and Miss Tilly Brown, eldest daughter of James Brown, of Battle twp. were married at the home of the brides parents last evening.
March 1,1895 Pioneer Albert Sarvin, of Oto, and Miss Mary T. Spangler, of Holstein were married at the Farmers Home in this city on Tuesday, February 26,1895, by Rev. W.F. Gleason.
March 1,1895 Pioneer Nelson E. Eastman and Miss Carrie A. Carrothers, of Battle Creek were married at the Friends Parsonage by Rev. C.W. Sweet, on Wednesday afternoon, February 27.
March 8,1895 Pioneer Word was received Tuesday morning of the death of the father of John Keehl, of Battle twp. He died Tuesday morning about 2 o’clock. He was a very old man, being about 80 years old. His funeral took place Wednesday from the home of his son and was buried in the Battle cemetery. He was a man very generally known for his kid disposition and good will toward everybody he knew and will be missed by all who knew him best.
March 8,l895 Pioneer Born to Mr. and Mrs. T.S. Snell, on Monday, March 4,1895, a son.
March 8,1895 Pioneer The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cattermole died this morning.
March 8,1895 Pioneer A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas Benedict on Monday, March 4. He was of the usual size and weight.
March 8,1895 Pioneer A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. James D. Riddle of Arthur on Tuesday morning.
March 15,1895 Pioneer Landlord Schiller was in receipt of a postal card Wednesday from his son George at Denver bearing the one word “Girl”. From that we are let to believe that is Grandpa Schiller.
March 15,1895 Pioneer Died at her home in this city on Thursday March 14,1895, of extreme old age, Mrs. Lucy G. Leach, only sister of R.G. Lowater, aged 88 years, 6 months, 16 days. Funeral services at her late residence tomorrow, Saturday, at 2 o’clock. Friends and family invited. March 15,1895 Pioneer The funeral of little Bertha, the two month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cattermole, occurred Sabbath afternoon, March 10, at the Friends Church. Services conducted by Rev. C.W. Sweet.
March 15,1895 Pioneer Joseph R. Matlock of Ida Grove and Mrs. Emma L. Carst of Golsborough, PA were married at the Methodist Parsonage in Carroll, March 11,1895. Rev. W.E. Thompson officiated.
March 15,1895 Pioneer On Tuesday afternoon, March 12, at 4 o’clock the funeral of the four week old child of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Fobes occurred at their home in old town, Rev. C.W. Sweet officiated.
March 15,1895 Pioneer The funeral of Mrs. Louis Shabel was held at their home four miles southwest of town on Monday, March 11 at 11 o’clock, Rev. Sweet officiated. The deceased was born in Germany in 1845 and was married to Louis Shabel on October 20,1873. She leaves a husband and four children to mourn her death. She had been sick for a number of years and gradually wasted away from that dread disease consumption until death claimed her on March 8, 1895. She said during her last sickness “I am ready to die, all will be well with me.”
March 22,1895 Dr. J.E. Conn was in receipt of a telegram yesterday morning announcing the death of his aunt, Mrs. Robert Conn, at Cedar Rapids.
March 22,1895 Pioneer Mr. Robert Eldridge of Ida Grove and Miss Nellie Richardson of Correctionville were married on Monday evening, March 18,1895 at the Friends Parsonage. Rev. C.W. Sweet officiated.
March 22,1895 Pioneer The many friends of H.R. Spillman the genial cigar salesman of Carroll, will sympathize with him in the death of his wife which occurred Tuesday at their resident in the city.
March 22,1895 Pioneer Mrs. Caroline White, mother of Mrs. W.W. Perkins, of Logan twp, died Tuesday, March 19,1895 aged 89 years. Her remains were shipped to Clinton, WI, Wednesday evening for burial.
March 22,1895 Pioneer The funeral of Edward Leo, the four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Wheeler, who reside on the O’Connell farm in Grant twp., took place at the Catholic Church Wednesday morning. Death was caused from a lodgment of plum pits in the stomach.
March 22,1895 Pioneer On Wednesday afternoon, March 20,1895 at the home of Robert Riddle, corner of Third and Quimby streets, occurred the marriage of Miss Ella Riddle and Robert P. Willcutt. Rev. T.N. Buchanan officiated. It was a quiet affair, there being only a few of the relatives of the contracting parties present. Mrs. Stalker of Joliet, Ill, a sister of the bride was the only present from a distance. Miss Riddle is well known in Ida Grove and Mr. Willcitt is one of our substantial and enterprising businessmen.
March 22,1895 Pioneer Died at Ida Grove on Thursday March 14,1895, Lucy G. Leach, aged 88 years, 6 months, 16 days. The subject of this sketch was born Lucy G. Lowater, and born at Bakersfield, Franklin County, VT on August 29,1806, and departed life on March 14,1895. At age 9 she was removed with her parents to Waterville, Lamoille County, VT. She 19 she marriage Nathan W. Leach, with whom she lived most happily until his death some twenty years later. Ever since then she has made her home with the family of her brother, R.G. Lowater and came to Ida Grove with them in the fall of 1884. Early in life she identified herself with the Methodist Church and has ever remained a faithful member. Notwithstanding her parents were among the pioneer settlers of northern Vermont, she received what was considered in those early days a liberal education and she retained her mental faculties to a remarkable degree until within the last two years of her life, her death was due to extreme old age. Aunt Lucy, as she was called by those who knew her best possessed a kind and generous spirit. She was a faithful friend and her long life was filled with deeds of love and charity. Funeral services were held at the residence on Saturday, March 16 at 2 o’clock, Rev. Gleason officiating. March 22,1895 Pioneer Died at her home in this city on March 19,1895, Mrs. Kate Ann, wife of Frank P. Moore, aged 44 years, 5 months, 10 days. Katie Ann Machemer was born in Kearnsville, PA October 8,1850, and was married at Belle Plaine, Iowa on August 18,1870 and they resided there for five years. They moved from there to Cherokee where they lived for two years, but for the last 17 years have lived in this county and the last 8 years in this city. She was a member of the Baptist Church, and has been in poor health the last several years. She leaves a husband and four children to mourn her death; Herbert E., Ella E., Alice C. and Nellie E. There are two boys dead, Freddie E. and Charlie J.. She leaves also a mother, father, one brother and four sisters. Three sisters were present at the funeral, Mrs. Chandler of Omaha, Mrs. Dunn and Mrs. Jacobs of Cedar Rapids. The funeral was held at the Baptist Church yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock with Rev. Latchaw officiating.
March 22,1895 Pioneer Thomas Lockart Reid was born in Boston, Yorkshire County, England November 16,1872. He came to America in June 1880 at which time they settled at their present home in Blaine twp. Ida County. He was stricken with pneumonia and died on March 18, after a few days illness. He was an active, bright and industrious boy. He was possessed of sterling qualities and acted upon manly principles. He was only a little past 22 years of age and leaves a father, mother, and sister to mourn his death. The funeral was held the afternoon of March 20, conducted by Rev. T.N. Buchanan of the Presbyterian Church.
March 29,1895 Pioneer Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Mills are the parents of a fine boy at their home.
March 29, 1895 Pioneer Married at Ida Grove on March 22,1895 by S.K. Pettit, esq., W.G. Smeltzer and Miss Hoorehouse, all of Cook twp. Sac County.
March 29,1895 Pioneer Married at the residence of the officiating clergyman, Rev. A.E. Smith, on Wednesday, March 27,1895, James Ross of this city and Miss Mary E. Hare of Maple twp. This is something of a surprise to Jim’s many friends.
March 29,1895 Pioneer Barbara Rothermel was born in Berks County, PA on September 8,1803, and died in Ida Grove March 22,1895 at the age of 91 years, 6 months, 14 days. She married Christian Noll September 16,1827. They moved to Cedar County in 1854 where they resided until the death of Mr. Noll five years ago. They lived together in wedlock for 62 years. Four years ago Mrs. Noll came to Ida County with her son Solomon where she has since resided. She was the mother of twelve children, seven of whom, five sons and two daughters are still living, and were with her during her last illness, except one daughter who was detained in Kansas by illness there. Mrs. Noll joined the German Lutheran Church when a young woman and retained her membership to the end. Brief memorial services were held at 4 o’clock on Sunday afternoon March 24, after which the body, at her own pervious request was carried to the east bound train for shipment to the old home in Cedar County, to be buried beside that of her husband. The remains were accompanied by her sons, Jacob, Joseph, Solomon, and daughter Diana.
April 5,1895 Pioneer Editor Hutton is rejoicing over the advent of a twelve pound girl at his home and asks to be excused for any deficiency that may be visible in his paper laying great stress upon the fact that he has been detained at home a great deal to rock the baby.
April 5,1895 Pioneer The funeral of Nancy Elizabeth Love who died at Odebolt on Friday, March 29, took place last Sunday, Rev. E.L. Latchaw officiating. She was buried in the cemetery at this place. She was born in North Carolina in 1825.
April 5,1895 Pioneer Died at her home in Plankington, S.D., Saturday, March 30,1895, Mrs. Anna K. wife of Jn. W. Jones. Anna K. Schrepfer was born in Austin, MN January 30,1873. She removed to this city with her parents when a small girl and grew to womanhood in our midst. She married John W. Jones of Plankington, SD, last June. She has been in ill health for some time. The dread disease that took her is feared to be consumption. Her remains were brought here for burial on Tuesday, the funeral being held on Wednesday at St. Bridget’s Church, Father Kelly officiating and burial in the Catholic Cemetery. She was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Schrepfer, who with brothers and sisters are left to mourn her death.
April 12,1895 Pioneer Mrs. Henry Reincke died at the home of her son in law, Thos. Hollendor in Hayes twp., of dropsy, aged 52 years. The funeral took place Thursday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the German Lutheran Cemetery in Grant twp. Rev. Schug officiating.
April 12,1895 Pioneer Mr. and Mrs. John Rathjen left for Marengo, Iowa yesterday in response to a telegram announcing the death of her mother at that place, who was 82 years old.
April 12,1895 Pioneer Died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Kolp in Blaine twp, on Friday, April 5,1895, Miss Gertrude M. Kolp, aged 30 years, 4 months, 9 days. She was born at Shannon Mills, Ill on November 26,1864 and came to Ida County thirteen years ago and the past eleven years has been teaching in the public schools, and had earned a reputation that was to be envied. Eight years ago she was converted under the labors of Elder A.C. Garner. She identified herself with the Church of God and was an active member. On Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock she was laid to rest in the Ida Grove Cemetery. Services were held at the home by Elder A.C. Garner, assisted by Elder I.E. Boyer.
April 12,1895 Pioneer Married at the residence of the bride’s parents, Wednesday evening, April 3, Mr. James F. McVicker and Miss Estalla K. Bridges. Precisely at 8 o’clock the bridal march pealed forth, the contracting parties stepped to the south side of the room when the Rev. E.S. Johnson pronounced the words that made them husband and wife. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. S.M. McVicker of Ida Grove and one of Mapleton’s successful businessmen. The bride is one of Mapleton’s most estimable young lady, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Bridges. The young people will go to housekeeping in the T.W. John residence on Seventh Street in Mapleton.
April 19,1895 Pioneer Mrs. Chris Shade of Logan twp, was called to Nebraska last Friday by the death of a sister. She leaves nine small children the oldest being 11 years old.
April 19,1895 Pioneer Mrs. Buessing died at the home of her son in law, Jurgen Spahn, Monday morning, April 5, and funeral services held Wednesday, conducted by Rev. Schug, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Ida Grove Cemetery. She had been ailing for some time and death was caused by asthma troubles in her old age, she was 77 years old.
April 19,1895 Pioneer Alfred Schleiter Shoots his wife and kills himself. (lengthy article-condensed version tells about the troubles they had and Mrs. Schleiter tells her hired girl that she is afraid of him and that she would sleep with her that night. The next morning they awoke and went downstairs about 5;30 a.m. and Mr. Schleiter came downstairs, they became entangled in words and the hired girl-Mrs. Mary Lee, left the room. Mrs. Lee said she heard words between them, but this was a common thing in the household, but as she turned around to go back into the room she saw Mr. Schleiter with a revolver pointed at Mrs. Schleiter who has her arms up near a window sill looking out, before Mrs. Lee could speak, Mrs. Schleiter was laying on the floor. Mr. Schleiter then walked out and said to Mrs. Lee, “I have ended her now” and then he went back to the room. Mrs. Lee said, “Oh Mr. Schleiter” and he said “She done it herself”. When his daughter Mamie came in she said “Papa, What have you done?” he told her to go back to her room that he had only frightened her. He then rubbed Mrs. Schleiter’s face and said to Mrs. Lee “she is gone” Mrs. Lee took her little girl and went to Mr. Aiken’s farm and told him what happened. When Mamie’s husband came into the room, Mr. Schleiter told him his wife killed herself, and he went upstairs and he placed the revolver to his right temple and sent a bullet crashing through his brain, falling and dying without a struggle. It was a terrible sight that met those who first entered the house. Coroner Farnsworth from Galva was called and arrived about noon, an inquest was held.) Mr. Schleiter was a peculiar man. he was strict in business dealing, but honest in every detail. He was born in Neustadt, Hanover, Germany, November 1844 and came to this country when young. At the breaking out of the war he enlisted in the 2nd Missouri Infantry in which he served three months, re-enlisting in the 3rd Iowa Infantry, serving three years. At the close of the war he settled in St. Louis where he remained a short time, and then coming to this city in 1881. He had been married three times, and leaves two children by his first wife, Mrs. W.H. Long of Cleghorn, who with her husband were here on a visit when this took place, and Frank Schleiter who is attending college at Ames. He leaves a daughter from his second wife, Grace, aged 14. He leaves also a mother, one brother Oscar of Chicago, and four sisters, Mrs. Col. A.G. Hatry of Pittsburgh, PA, Mrs. John Hornstein of Boone, Miss Phenia Schleiter in Boone and Helen Schleiter, in Pittsburgh.
April 19,1895 Pioneer C.P. Brodersen, an old gentleman, 82 years old, committed suicide by hanging on Tuesday. This was the second attempt he has made. He lived with is son and his death was the result of family quarrels. He hung himself on the post at the fence corner and had to get down on his knees to cause the strangulation.
April 19,1895 Pioneer This community was greatly shocked Monday morning when it was announced that Mrs. Henry G. Kranz (Margaret McKay) had died at her home in Holstein that morning. She had been sick but two weeks. She came to this county from DeWitt, Iowa and taught in our public schools for a little time, going here to Holstein where she was married. She was a lady of most excellent character. She leaves a husband and a little boy about four years old and a babe of two weeks. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community.
April 26,1895 Pioneer A marriage license was issued Wednesday to Otto Bochmann and Minnie Gohita.
April 26,1895 Pioneer Mrs. Ida Schlieter died at her home in this city Sunday night, April 21, at 11;30, aged 36 years, 2 months and 24 days. She lingered at deaths door from the morning of the 18 until almost midnight when the end came and she breathed her last. The ball which caused her death entered at the base of the brain back of the left ear and took a diagonal course over and to the right of the right eye and there lodged two inches to the right of the entrance as was developed at the coroner’s inquest. Deceased, whose maiden name was Ida Douglas, was born at Diamond Springs, Kansas on January 25,1859 and was removed to Union County, Iowa with her parents in 1860. Her father enlisted in the civil war and died in the service of his country. The family moved to Brookfield, Mo in 1866, where she grew to womanhood. In 1881 she was married to John Kegean, but their married life was brief, as the husband died the following year. She remained under the parental roof until 1883, when she came to Ida Grove. In May 1884 she married Alfred Schleiter of this city, where she has since resided and presided over the home, which contained three motherless children. Several years ago she became a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. She leaves a step father, Wm. J. Tuit of Brookfield, Mo.; five brothers and one sister, Mrs. B.J. Berry of this city, and three step children,. Funeral services were held at the home on April 23. Rev. T.N. Buchanan officiating. The remains were conveyed to Brookfield, Mo. for burial.
May 3,1895 Pioneer Born to Mr. and Mrs. AL Hecht, Sunday, April 27,1895, a girl.
May 3,1895 Pioneer A quiet wedding occurred at the home of the bride’s parents in Holstein yesterday, Thursday, May 2,1895 when Wm. Fromhold editor of the Ida County Herald, the German newspaper, and Miss Adelia Petersen were untied in marriage.
May 3,1895 Pioneer Married at Ida Grove on April 26,1895, by S.K. Pettit, Peter Peterson and Miss Dora Wittmaack, all of Grant twp, Ida County.
May 10,1895 Pioneer Albert P. Graham died at his home in Ida Grove, Saturday, May 4 of consumption. Mr. Graham was a mason by trade, a G.A. R. man and had been a respected citizen of this place for some seven or eight years. Funeral services were held at the Friends Church on Monday, conducted by Rev. Gleason, the M.E. Pastor.
May 17,1895 Pioneer A boy at Jenkin’s home last week. We don’t know whether he is any relation to Jenkins Ferry of Arkansas or not.
May 17,1895 Pioneer Josiah Condit was born in Mercer County, PA, September 5,1828 and died at his residence 1223 Cottage Street, Des Moines, Iowa on May 9,1895 at 6;30 p.m., death was dropsy of the heart. At the age of 22 he united with the Presbyterian Church and continued to be an earnest member and supporter of that church until the time of his death. He married Louisa A. Scott May 19,1853. Their first born dying in infancy, he leaves a widow and eight children and are as follows; J.W., F.E., Mrs. Henry Henderson, all of Ida County, H.S. Condit of Neola, Iowa, Mrs. W.O. Griffin of Randolph, Iowa, Mrs. L.B. Leonard of Des Moines. The deceased came to Iowa about 38 years ago and settled in Washington County, after two years he returned to PA, but again settle in Iowa. In 1863 he made his home there in Washington County and moved to Ida County in 1883. He moved three and a half years ago to Des Moines, were he lived at the time of his death. He enlisted as a volunteer in the late was and was honorably discharged at the end of three months. He had been unable to do any work since Christmas last, and was confined to his room three weeks, less one day, when he died. The remains were brought to Ida Grove on Saturday May 11, and services held at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Rev. Campbell officiating.
May 24,1895 Pioneer A girl is reported at John Walker’s of medium size and well developed lungs.
May 24,1895 Pioneer We learn that Mr. Mat M. Gray of Sioux City was married a short time ago to Mrs. Fowle. Mat’s many friends about Ida Grove extend congratulations to him and much joy.
May 31,1895 Pioneer A girl at John Landis home to be reported by Dr. Conn.
May 31,1895 Pioneer Frederick W. Kopplin, a prominent and highly respected Ida County farmer, living near Holstein, died suddenly of heart failure on Wednesday of this week. He was born in Prussia, February 17,1823, and in 1850 was married to Louisa Brueske. They came to America in 1869 and settled in Butler County, Iowa and came to Ida County in 1881. They were a most worthy couple and raised a family of eight children. The children are; Julius who lives in South Dakota, Wm. F. ex superintendent of Ida County, August, Albert, Chas L. , Herman, Theodore and Miss Jennie. His sudden death is deeply regretted by his many acquaintances and the family have the sympathy of all. Funeral services were held at the late home on Thursday at 3 o’clock.
June 7,1895 Pioneer On May 29, Miss Ida Brownlee, daughter of one of Battle twp. prominent farmers, was married to R. J. Pattison, a successful school teacher of Ida County. The young couple have very many friends who wish them abundant prosperity and happiness.
June 7,1895 Pioneer The saddest news that has come to Ida Grove for some time was that which came last week announcing the death of Mrs. H.S. Bradsahw in Chicago. It was known she was afflicted with a probably fatal disease, but it was not considered that the end was so near, and the news came as a mournful surprise to the lady’s many friends. She had been in Chicago about two weeks receiving medical treatment and it was thought her condition was slightly improved until last Wednesday when Mr. Bradshaw was notified by wire that his wife was rapidly failing. He started by first train for Chicago but she passed away during Wednesday night before he could reach her bedside. She was a most lovable Christian lady who stood high in social circles in Ida Grove and whose demise causes most profound sorrow wherever she was known.
June 14,1895 Pioneer Miss Jessie Stire, daughter of a former pastor of the Ida Grove M.E. Church was married recently to a wealthy gentleman named Spaulte, a native and resident of Switzerland, in which country the couple will make their home.
Married at the home of J.C. Loucke in this city last Tuesday, Dr. G.W. Murphy of Danbury and Miss Emma Siebold, daughter of W.F. Siebold also of Danbury. Rev. E.S. Johnson officiated.
June 14,1895 Pioneer Harriett M., daughter of Reuben and Hannah Ash, was born at Mount Vernon, Iowa on November 11,1845, and died at Chicago, Illinois May 29,1895 at a little before midnight. During the past winter she had suffered from a severe cold from which she had apparently recovered, excepting that she was left in a weak and enfeebled condition. In hopes of full restoration to health, on Friday, May 3, she went to visit relatives in Chicago, and especially her beloved aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac N. Ash, with whom she had long been a great favorite, and at whose hands during her last days she received every attention and love they could give. For awhile she improved, but after a little more than three weeks the complicated results of her cold returned and the end was speedily reached. During the day preceding her death she was cheerful and hopeful, and even during the evening spoke repeatedly of her assurance of a good night’s rest and sleep. She sat in her chair and conversed with friends, finally walked across the room and back, sat on her bed, lay down as though to sleep and in a few brief moments peacefully and without suffering entered into rest. She married Homer S. Bradshaw on May 27,1866 at Mt. Vernon, Iowa, and after completing the circuit of 29 years her mortal remains were brought back to the old homestead, where on Monday June 3, the funeral services were conducted by Prof. Hugh Boyd of Cornell College, and were attended by many early friends and neighbors. The interment was in the Mr. Vernon cemetery and the same lot with her father, mother and sisters who preceded her in death. She was one of the family of nine children of whom two brothers, Homer Ash and Isaac N. Ash both of Chicago and one sister Mrs. Jane Ash Baird of Helena, MT survive her. She and her husband have lived in Ida Grove the last 15 years.
June 21,1895 Pioneer A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Dave Schaffer on Tuesday.
June 28,1895 Pioneer A new baby arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harvey on Monday.
July 4,1895 Pioneer Girl babies arrived at the homes of S.C. Meyers and Bert Berger.
July 12,1895 Pioneer An old gentleman named Breidag died of heart failure Wednesday at the home of his son-in-law, Henry C. Schroeder in Morgan twp., Crawford County. The deceased was 77 years old. He had not been confined to his bed by sickness, but appeared in his usual health, and fell dead suddenly while walking about the house.
July 12,1895 Pioneer Mrs. Hilton Dewey died at her home near Baton Rouge, LA on Monday, July 1,1895 in her 90th year of age. After leaving Ida Grove in March, with other members of her family, she made a brief trip to Michigan. While there she took seriously ill, but soon recover to join her husband in their new home. It was not long until the disease returned and proved fatal after a few days. She was a very industrious woman, devoted to the welfare of her home, and an earnest Christian. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church while in Ida Grove.
July 18,1895 Pioneer A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Miller last Thursday.
July 18,1895 Pioneer A boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Obrecht in Grant twp, Wednesday evening.
July 18,1895 Pioneer A bouncing boy who brought the scales down at the 13 1/2 pound notch arrived at the home of Horace Brown, manager of Cobb’s ranch, on Thursday.
July 18,1895 Pioneer The funeral of the old gentleman, Mr. Breidag, who died last week of heart failure, was held in the Grant Twp. Lutheran Church and was the largest ever held in that part of the county. Over eighty teams were in the procession to the cemetery.
July 18,1895 Pioneer On Wednesday, July 10, at the home of Rev. L.A. Frisbie, pastor of the First Congregational Church of Des Moines, was solemnized the wedding of Mrs. Josie Hull Baker of Oskaloosa to Mr.E. P. Corbit of Ida Grove. Rev. Frisbie officiated. Mr. Corbit is one of the foremost business men of this county, having been manager of the Green Bay Lumber Company’s interest for the last four years.
July 18,1895 Pioneer Charles Kanne, who is quite well known in Ida Grove, died of cancer at his home in Carroll last Sunday. The deceased was thirty years old, and leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss. For a number of years he had been engaged in the Meat Market business in Carroll. He was the organizer of the Turner Society of that city and was a very popular and enterprising citizen. The funeral was Tuesday, which was one of the largest ever held in Carroll.
July 25,1895 Pioneer The remains of the late John Deckkut of Marshalltown, who moved there from this county last spring, arrived in Ida Grove on Friday morning accompanied by the eldest two daughters of the deceased. Ida Grove friends joined the mourners here and accompanied the body to the Galva cemetery, it was the request of the deceased to be brought here for burial by the side of his wife who died three years ago. He was a brother in law to Thos. Somme, who is employed at Mitchell & Harmes establishment in this city.
August 1,1895 Pioneer Last Saturday occurred the death of McKinley, twin son of Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Payne, aged on e year, the fatal illness of the little one having been inflammation of the bowels. Funeral services were held on Sunday.
August 1,1895 Pioneer Eliza Jane Friott, wife of Kinzie Wiggins, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Friott, of cancer on Monday July 29,1895, aged 39 years. The birthplace of the deceased was Franklin County, Vermont. She was married to Mr. Wiggins December 1893, this being her second marriage. During her sickness, which has been long and attended with much suffering, she manifested a true Christian spirit, and was never heard to complain, but in the midst of pain was cheerful and thankful for the tender care and help of her friends. She was received as a member of the M.E. Church of Ida Grove during the pastorate of Rev. Whitfield. The deceased leaves a husband, three sons, a brother and one sister and her parents to mourn her death. Funeral services were held in the Friends Church on Tuesday at 2 o’clock. Revs. Sweet, Whitfield and Gleason officiated and her remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery.
August 8,1895 Pioneer Mr. J.F. Glenn and Miss Ada L. Barber were united in marriage at the Methodist parsonage on Wednesday evening, July 31. The bride is a daughter of E. R. Barber and is most estimable and lovable young lady. She has been employed as stenographer in the Bank of Denison for several years. The groom is efficient and competent manager of the Green Bay Lumber Company of this city.
August 8,1895 Pioneer Henry Paulson, the young man living in Battle twp. who was kicked by a horse last week, lingered in great pain until Sunday evening when he died from the injuries received. The young man suffered from internal hemorrhage, and the bowels were also injured seriously. As a last chance an operation was performed Sunday by Drs. Edgar, Heilman and Conn, but the patient never rallied from the shock. Henry was the 22 year old son of Nick Paulson, a prominent farmer of Battle. The deceased by a exemplary young man, industrious, popular with associates and up to the time of the accident was possessed of a splendid constitution. His sudden taking off when just on the threshold of an active and useful life is very sad, and the stricken parents and sorrowing sweetheart have the sincere sympathy of all. The funeral was held at the house on Tuesday and the remains laid to rest in the Holstein Cemetery. The procession numbered 107 teams.
August 15,1895 Pioneer Three men were killed by lightning on a farm southeast of Arthur last Friday while taking refuge from the rain in a straw stack. They were C.J. and Arthur Johnson and A.O. Anderson. A fourth man had been with them until a few minutes before the bolt struck, he having just concluded that the straw stack was not a very good protection and started for the house. When the fatal lightning came he returned to the stack to find two of his late companions dead and the other faintly breathing his last.
August 15,1895 Pioneer Died at his home in this city, August 10,1895, Richard G. Lowater, aged 79 years, 3 months, 12 days. Father Lowater, as his family called him, was born in Waterville, Lamoille County, Vermont, April 27,1816. There amid the rugged hills of old Vermont his boyhood and manhood days were passed and for more than 68 years he still continued to reside in his native town, with the exception of three years spent in the city of Worcester, Mass., until he came to Ida Grove in 1884. He married to Miss Lamira H. Cain in 1848, she died after being married eight years. She left three children to his tender loving care. Thorough all these long years he remained true to her memory and found his greatest joy in the companionship of his children, two of whom survive him, and did all that mortal hands could do to make comfortable his last hours. He united with the Methodist Church many years ago and has been a faithful follower. He not only professed his religion, he lived it. As an official member he was faithful and conscientious and was for more than thirty years a class leader and Sunday School librarian in the church. He was a man whose friends were numbered by his acquaintances and has always enjoyed the respect and confidence of the community in which he lived. His health has been good until within the last year, the infirmities of age having broken down his strong and rugged constitution, and he has gradually failed in health and strength. Funeral services were held at his late residence in this city on Sunday last at 3 o’clock, Rev. W.F. Gleason officiating. The mortal remains were laid to rest in the family lot in the beautiful cemetery of Ida Grove. August 22,1895 Pioneer Squire Pettit tied the know yesterday which untied for life Mr. Henry Madsen and Miss Krooger, both of Battle Creek.
August 22,1895 Pioneer A sad and untimely end of life full of promise was that occasioned by the death of Charles Huston, an Ida Grove boy who was called to his long rest while among strangers, far from home and relatives of any near friends. The young man had lived in this city with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Huston, since infancy, until about 18 months age when he went to Missouli, Montana, where he soon secured the position of manager of a large lumber manufacturing concern. About six weeks before his death, the parents received a letter from him stating that he had been ill but was feeling much better and had resumed his work and this was the last they heard from him at home until the telegram was received announcing his death, from cerebra spinal meningitis. It was a sad blow to the relatives and friends. Word was sent back to forward the body to this place, the remains arriving here last Friday. Services were conducted by Rev. Latchaw, assisted by Rev. Gleason and held at the Huston home of Saturday and a large attendance was on hand. The deceased was 22 years old, a young man of exemplary habits and very best of morals. During his last illness he was tenderly cared for by the Knights of Macawbees, of which order he was a member. He leaves father, mother, five brothers, two sisters to mourn his death.
August 29,1895 Pioneer Easton-Johnson Wedding It was not unexpected that Miss Carrie Johnson and Mr. James E. Easton were married at the home of the brides parents on Moorehead Street on Wednesday evening at 9 o’clock. The simple wedding was performed by Rev. L.H. Woodworth and the ring was placed by the groom as it has been times without number since the introduction of Christian wedlock. Carrie has long been a resident of the community and so deservedly popular that the heartfelt good wishes of all our people are hers as she assumes the honorable and tender duties of hearthsome queen. Mr. Easton has won the respect of the community in his four year’s residence among our people and will be missed among the thinning ranks of our young bachelors, while welcomed to the company of homemakers, who strengthen the worth of any community. Mr. and Mrs. Easton will go to housekeeping immediately in a cottage on South Main Street.
August 29,1895 Pioneer At the home of the bride’s father in Ida Grove on Wednesday, August 28, Miss Laura Nimocks and Walter C. Ford, a prosperous young farmer in Blaine twp. were married by Rev. W.F. Gleason, pastor of the M.E. Church. The happy couple departed the same evening for Tipton, where they will visit relatives of the groom for a time before beginning housekeeping on the farm home eight miles northeast of the city. August 29,1895 Pioneer George Ferguson, one of the most prominent and prosperous farmers of the Maple Valley, was one of the principals in a very important contract which was sealed on August 20. The other party at interest was one of Woodbury Counties fair daughters, Miss Eleanor Haddock and the ceremony was performed at the home of the bride’s parents near Hornick. Mr. Ferguson is the recipient of congratulations from a host of friends and Mrs. Ferguson receives a warm welcome to her new home.
August 29,1895 Pioneer John P. Hansen and Mrs. Carrie M. Madsen, both of Battle Creek were united in marriage at the home of C.A. L. Jensen, August 28,1895, by Rev. C. W. Sweet.
August 28,1895 Pioneer Jack White is the happy, big, good natured dad of a little baby girl. Jack called a special meeting of the B.C.H.C. Company No. 1, to help celebrate the occasion. (Battle Creek)
August 28,1895 Pioneer Mrs. Mary Slater, wife of William Slater near Battle Creek, died August 26,1895, aged 39 years, 2 months. Deceased was born in Akron,Ohio June 25,1856. She leaves a husband, three daughters and one son, besides large number of neighbors and friends. The funeral was held at the M.E. church in Battle Creek, conducted by Rev. E.L. Latchaw.
September 5,1895 Pioneer At the home of her son-in-law, Henry Schroeder of Morgan twp, occurred last Sunday the death of Mrs. Breidag, aged 73 years. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 3 o’clock, Rev. Schug officiated.
September 5,1895 Pioneer At the home of his parents, Rev. and Mrs. J.W. Lothian, in this city Tuesday evening, September 3, occurred the death from consumption of John Irwin Lothian. The deceased was born in Pocahontas County, Iowa 26 years ago last June, was a member of the Hartley Iowa public School alumni and finished his education at Cornell College, Mr. Vernon. During the last four years of his life, until last Spring, he was engaged in the mercantile business near Correctionville, having been the junior member of the firm of Wesley and Lothain. Early in the spring of 1894 he was attacked by consumption, but a trip to the Ozark mountains seemed to afford him great relief and he returned with to his business duties much encouraged. But last Spring the disease returned with renewed force and a second visit to the same locality failed to give relief, so he sold out of his business and came with his family to spend his remaining days at the home of his parents. He became a member of the M.E. Church at age 10 and looked upon death as a simple transition to real life, a fact which relieves somewhat of its sting in the pain of parting on the part of relatives and friends. A wife and three month old babe, father, mother, and two sisters are left to mourn his death. Prayer services were held at the home of his parents this morning, conducted by Rev. Gleason, assisted by Dr. Woodworth and Rev. Whitfield, after which the remains were conveyed to Correctionville where funeral services were held at 3 O’clock.
September 12,1895 Pioneer Herman Meijerink and Miss Rita Lansink were married in the Catholic Church in the city on Wednesday September 11 by Rev. Father Kelly. The groom is the popular tailor in A. C. Fish’s clothing store and the bride a young lady who bears the highest esteem among a large circle of acquaintances.
September 12,1895 Pioneer The people of Ida Grove and vicinity were shocked beyond measure last Sunday morning at the intelligence that Henry Braase, a prominent and highly respected citizen, had taken his own life by hanging. It was one of those sad and unexplainable occurrences which baffle the resources of all human philosophy. Those who knew him best are all agreed that Henry Braase was the last man they should have thought of as ever contemplating such an act. With a pleasant home, a loving and beloved family, and an abundance of wealth it would naturally seem that life must have been very dear to him. The only plausible conclusion to be arrived at is that he was suffering from a temporary aberration of mind brought about by a disease which had affected his brain. During the last winter he suffered many weeks from a gathering in the head and since that time had been subject to severed headaches, having complained of an attack of this sort only the day before his death, and it seems more than probable now that this trouble was more serious than he allowed even his family to suspect. Coroner Farnsworth impaneled a jury which resulted in a verdict in the case, as suicide by hanging. Henry Braase was born in Eckenforde, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany on April 24,1833. He came to American in 1857 and settled in the eastern part of Iowa, and came to Ida County in 1885. He married Caroline Kraft on February 5,1867 and he died on September 8,1895, in his 63rd year.He leaves a wife and daughter. Funeral services were held at the home on Tuesday by Rev. T.N. Buchanan. After the services at the home the Odd Fellows took charge and journeyed the body to the cemetery, placing the body to rest according to the custom of that fraternity, of which Mr. Braase was a member.
September 19,1895 The Daily Pioneer Last night at the home of the brides mother, Mrs. Ida Drake of this city, a very brilliant affair took place, when two of Ida Grove’s popular young people joined hand, fortunes and hearts. The parties were Harry R. Long and Miss Mable Drake, the two having grown from childhood in our city. Rev. J.H .Besore officiated the wedding to a large crowd of people. The groom is one of Ida Grove’s most popular and deserving young men, and for the last few years has been assistant operator of the railroad office of this city. The couple will begin housekeeping at once in the Drake home, a deed to the same having been given the bride by her mother as a wedding present.
September 18,1895 Daily Pioneer May Elizabeth, the two year old child of Henry Gensler of Hayes twp., died last Sunday morning. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 at Hayes Chapel, Rev. J.E. Boyer officiating.
September 19,1895 Pioneer Isaiah G. Arthur and Miss Anna M. Ulrich were married Thursday evening at the home of the bride’s parents six miles north of town, Rev. E.L. Latchaw officiating.
September 19,1895 Pioneer Died at Bloomfield, Nebraska, Sunday August 25,1895, at 5;30 p.m. W.C. Miller, only son of Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Miller of this place, from paralysis. Will C. Miller of Hartington, who has been in Bloomfield for a week of so, overseeing the threshing on his farm west of town, came in from work last Friday evening, partook of supper and had seated himself in a rocker in from of the Commercial House and was enjoying an evening smoke. He was conversing with those around him in his usual buoyant manner, when those near him noticed something wrong with his talking and gather near to see what was the matter. They assisted him to his room and called Dr. VanVelsor. It was discovered when the doctor came his left side was paralyzed. His father was sent for at once who in company of the doctor drove to Bloomfield. For a time it was thought he would recover, but last Saturday it was noticed that his entire body was being effected and he grew worst until he died. He was born in Dane County, WI on October 24,1868, he moved with his parents in 1874 to Ida County, and in Spring 1884 he came to Cedar County and settled in Coleridge. During the early summer of 1886, he came to Hartington and entered his father’s office, who was at the time county judge and commenced the study of law. He was a faithful student and at the time showing great business ability. The fall he was 21 he was admitted to the Cedar County bar and the following winter was admitted to the practice of supreme court. On October 1,1892 he married to Miss Frankie I. Current, and they at once commenced to housekeeping at Bloomfield, Nebraska, where he was engaged in the practice of law. Soon after he and h is father bought land where Crofton now stands, platted it and sold town lots. In 1893 he moved to Crofton and opened a bank, continuing his profession and real estate business. he leaves a wife and one child, a little boy, to mourn his loss, besides his parents and two sisters.
September 19,1895 Pioneer Our intimation in Wednesday’s daily that an Ida Grove citizen had gone to Missouri for a wife has proven true, for this noon’s train brought to our city Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Hackett. He was married on the 13th of this month to Mrs. Lenora Barnes at Jerrico, Missouri. Mr. Hackett had probaly been reading the bible where it spoke about going down to Jericho, and he thought what was good for man in those days would be “hunky dory” for him at the present day. Anyhow, we wish to congratulate them on their wedding.
September 26,1895 Pioneer Holstein Advocate; Yesterday morning our people were stricken by the announcement of the death of Ardon Brinker, the two years, four months old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Brinker. The little fellow had been playing about the yard during the early morning, and had in company with a son of C.L. Miller, younger than himself, strayed into the alley and were playing about a buggy as they had often done before, climbing in and out. As Ardon was on the wheel he lost his hold in some manner and fell and having his head between the spokes was caught by the neck just above the hub of the wheel. Being unable to extricate himself, and not being able to touch the ground with his feet his weight soon stopped the flow of blood in the jugular veins resulting in the death. Mrs. Miller missing her son and anxious for his safety went in search of her son, finding him standing near his playmate innocently watching as his sweet young life departed this world, being too young to realize the danger. She instantly realized the condition the little fellow was in and releasing him carried him to his home. Doctors were called but his young life had departed, casting a gloom over the house. Ardon was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Brinker, and though yet very young was bright and clever, a fathers pride and mother’s joy. The body was taken by the K of P lodge of which Mr. Brinker was a member and will be shipped to Maquoketa, the former home of Mr. and Mrs. Brinker.
September 26,1895 Pioneer George Macklem, aged 24, died at the home of his brother, Walter Macklem, in Grant twp, September 22. Funeral services were held at the house on Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. E.L. Latchaw. The deceased had been in South Dakota for some time past and was taken sick with typhoid fever while there. He had partially recoverd, but suffered a relapse while on the way to the home of his brother and nevere rallied.
October 4,1895 Pioneer The funeral of Mrs. Henry Dickson was held at the Friends Church in this city last Sabbath afternoon at 2 o’clock September 29, Rev. C.W. Sweet officiating. The deceased, Mary Ann Dickson, was born June 7,1844 in Brooke County, Virginia, her maiden name being Swearinger. In her 17th year she was marriage to Henry Dickson, who still survives her. To this union were born seven children, five of whom are still living-Ella Anspach of Silver Creek, Anna Drake of this city, Maggie Hagler of Logan, W.H. Dickson of St. Louis, MO, and Ethel the youngest who still resides at home. She was converted when 16 years old to the Methodist Church, of which she was still a member, but when moving to Ida Grove she also united with the Friends Church, where she was a faithful attendant until her sickness prevented her from going. She has been a great sufferer for several months, although not until recently did she or her friends realize the serious nature of her disease. Friday evening, September 27,1895, she was released from her pain and entered into that rest from which none ever wake to weep.
October 4,1895 Pioneer Undertaker Mill was called to Battle twp. on Wednesday to convey to this city the remains of D.H. Hassett, an estimable gentleman who had died at the age of 80 years. Mass was held at the Catholic Church by Rev. Father Kelley and the body interred in the Catholic Cemtery.
October 10,1895 Pioneer Born Sunday, October 6, to Mr. and Mrs. Ed L. Case, a daughter.
October 10,1895 Pioneer Married at the Friends parsonage on Tuesday, afternoon, October 2,1895, Mr. Cyrus Waggoner and Miss Eva May Draper, both of Odebolt, Iowa. Rev. C.W. Sweet officiated.
October 17,1895 Pioneer A young man named Forbes, son of P. Forbes of Cushing, was killed two miles west of Holstein on Friday afternoon. He started from Holstein with a load of potatoes and from some cause fell from the wagon. A wheel passed over his head, crushing it and resulting in his death. The remains were brought to town and a coroners inquest was held on Monday by Dr. Farnsworth of Galva.
October 17,1895 Pioneer The funeral of Mrs. James D. Havens was held at the Friend’s Church Monday at 1;30, Rev. C.W. Sweet officiating. The deceased, Mary E. Struter, was born in Ohio, July 6,1833. She was married to James D. Havens in the town of Pike, Wyoming County, New York in 1849. IN 1852 they removed to Ohio and the following year to Wisconsin. In 1867 they came to Iowa where they have since lived, with the exception of eight years they moved to Denison. She was converted at the age of 18 to the Methodist Church and was a consistent member until she moved back to Ida Grove from Denison when she then went to the Friend’s Church. The deceased had been in poor health for some time, although not unusually ill until a short time before her death, which fell like a shock upon the entire community on Saturday October 12,1895. Besides many friends and family, she leaves to mourn her death a husband, a brother and four children, two sons and two daughters. The body is cold and silent, but the Savior has claimed His purchase.
October 24,1895 Pioneer Mrs. Ed Perry died last Friday morning, aged 70. The funeral was held Sunday morning and was largely attended by relatives and friends.
October 24,1895 Pioneer A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Krick last Friday.
October 24,1895 Pioneer In Ida Grove on October 21,1895, Philip Shorpp and Miss Lottie Owen, both of Danbury were married by Squire S.K. Pettit.
October 24,1895 Pioneer The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. P.C. Jones will regret to learn of the death of their youngest daughter, Katie, which occurred in Toledo, Iowa on October 18,1895. The deceased was a bright girl of twelve years old.
October 24,1895 Pioneer Marriages; Joseph J. Smith and Miss Margaret Mein were married Wednesday morning October 23, at the Catholic Church in this city, Rev. Father Kellly officiating. In the M. E. Church on Wednesday evening Miss Allen Tedro was married to B.H. Cubbage, Rev. C.W. Sweet officiated.
October 31,1895 Pioneer An eleven and a half pound boy is a recent annex to the family of Ruben Hartley of Blaine, and Ruben swears that one of the first objects the little fellow noticed was a copy of the Pioneer.
October 31,1895 Pioneer Married at the residence of the officiating minister, Rev. C.W. Sweet, on Wednesday evening, October 30,1895, Alfred M. Brown of Holstein and Carrie A. Michael of Alta, Iowa. A number of friends and relatives witnessed the ceremony which joined these two together as one. Mr. Brown with his father own a restaurant at Holstein where they will make their future home.
October 31,1895 Pioneer Holstein; Mr. and Mrs. H. Groszkruger’s youngest child died last Sunday. The funeral services were held Tuesday and a large number of sympathizing friends were in attendance.
October 31,1895 Pioneer Galva; On Thursday, October 24, occurred one of those happy event that are supposed to happen to the majority of people here below. Miss Daisy Penrod and Mr. C. Dunkelberger were made one in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Penrod.
October 31,1895 Pioneer Battle Creek; Miss Mary Crowley and Mr. Bernard Westendorf were married last Tuesday, by Rev. Father Kelley of Ida Grove. The bride has grown to womanhood among us, and those who knew her best, love her. The groom’s home has been Teutopolis, Illinois, but will now make his home here. About 100 were in attendance.
October 31,1895 Pioneer Mrs. Sarah Haazz Perry was born January 2,1825, at Elizabethtown, NY. At the age of 110 years she removed with her parents to Chicago, and while there her step-father died and she with her mother moved to Dundee, Illinois. On January 16,1845 she married her surviving husband. In 1887, they came to Arthur, Iowa where they have resided. They had six children, two sons and four daughters. At the age of 14 she was converted, baptized and became a member of the First Baptist Church of Chicago. She was a consistent, consecrated Christian, a devoted companion, and respected neighbor and friend. The funeral was held in the Church of God Bethel at Arthur on Sunday morning, October 20, conducted by Rev. E.L. Latchaw, assisted by Revs. Hallander and Fulsom.
November 7,1895 Pioneer V.A. Biddleman was called to What Cheer last week by the death of his aged mother. His father, G.R. Biddleman, being left alone by the death of his life companion has come to Ida Grove to make his home with his son and family.
November 7,1895 Pioneer Galva; On Tuesday, November 5, occurred the death of Mrs. Maggie Smith, wife of J.W. Smith and daughter of S.T. Williams. Deceased leaves besides her husband, three brothers, and six children to mourn her loss. Mrs. Smith was a woman very much respected by all who knew her, and her death was learned of with the deepest regret by the large circle of friends here. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p.m.
November 14,1895 Pioneer Mr. and Mrs. P.L. McNamara desired to extend their heartfelt thanks to the neighbors and friends for their sympathy and assistance in their recent bereavement, the sickness and death of their little daughter, May.
November 21,1895 Pioneer Died at Ida Grove, November 15,1895, Mrs. Amanda J. Hess, aged 43 years, 9 months. Mrs. Hess, whose maiden name was Hale, was born in York County, PA on February 15,1852. She was united in marriage to Frank Hess on November 11,1875. To this union were born three children, two of whom, Mable Irene and Pearl Elizabeth are still living; the other, Norman died in early infancy. They moved from Pennsylvania in the spring of 1880 and settled upon a farm near Logan Center where they resided up to last spring when they moved to Ida Grove where they had prepared themselves a pleasant and comfortable home. She dedicated herself to the Lord at New Cumberland, PA in the winter of 1877, and with her husband united with the Church Of God in Logan Center during a meeting held there in the fall of 1887 By Rev. M.S. Newcomer, D.D. While she was naturally of a quiet and retiring disposition, yet all who came in contact with her learned her life was hid with Christ in God and from that indwelling reality came to them influences of a holy and benign character. She was a true and devoted wife, and a kind, considerate and solicitous mother. The disease that caused her death was of long standing and for more than 10 years had been slowly sapping her vitality. She was confined to her room but a little over two weeks, but her decline was rapid. She suffered but little bodily pain and of mental or spiritual non, for seeing Him who is invisible she was cheerful and happy all the while. When she was first confined to her bed she told her husband that she did not expect to get well and said that it did not bother her in the least. Besides the members of her family she leaves a mother, four brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held at the Church of God in Ida Grove with Rev. J.H. Besore and Rev. L.E. Boyer officiating.
November 21,1895 Pioneer Holstein; Mrs. Claus Rusch died at her home 10 miles northeast of town on Sunday. She was buried in the Galva cemetery on Tuesday and was attended by a large number of sympathizing friends.
November 21,1895 Pioneer Battle Creek; Born to Mr. and Mrs. D. Forbes of Garfield twp., November 18, a girl.
November 28,1895 Pioneer James Mahen and Miss Flora Sacquety were married November 27,1895, at the residence of Mayor Burns, the Rev. A.E. Smith officiating. It is with pleasure we note the marriage of these two young people, for we believe both are well calculated to make each other happy. They are well and favorably known in Ida County, having been raised here almost from childhood. The groom is the son of Ben Mahen, formerly of this county, but now of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to which place the newly united couple took their departure last night to spend the winter. Jim will have some big alligator and cat stories to tell upon his return in the Spring.
November 28,1895 Pioneer On Monday night at 8 o’clock, Mr. A.J. Gleason of Holstein and Miss Mary Balch of Galva were united in marriage. Rev. Chittick performed the ceremony.
December 5,1895 Pioneer Married, on Monday December 2, Fred Berger and Miss Mary Hubert of Cushing, Iowa, at Ida Grove, by Rev. T.N. Buchanan.
December 5,1895 Pioneer It is our sad duty to chronicle the death of Mrs. R.P. Wheatly at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Thode. The remains were interred Sunday in the cemetery north of town (Holstein). Rev. E.G. Fegtley was called from Quimby to conduct the services. The death of Mrs. Wheatley casts a gloom over the entire community where she has grown up from childhood, loved and respected by all.
December 12,1895 Pioneer A little girl arrived at the home of George Johnson in Blaine twp, last Thursday.
December 12,1895 Pioneer Henry Hansen of Crawford County and Miss Amanda Ketelsen of Holstein were united in marriage by Squire Kiner on Monday, December 9.
December 12,1895 Pioneer Mr. Oliver Spotts of Danbury, Iowa and Miss Fannie Warnock of Battle Creek were married December 11,1895 by Rev. T.N. Buchanan. These young people start out on life’s journey with the best wishes of their many friends.
December 12,1895 Pioneer Miss Ruby O’Daniels, daughter of H.H. O’Daniels, was married to Arthur Spitzer, son of Geo. Spitzer, last Thursday. Rev. Mahood officiated. The contracting parties are prominent Battle Creek people. The wedding was a quiet affair.
December 19,1895 Pioneer A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. G. L Brown on Tuesday, December 9,1895.
December 19,1895 Pioneer A baby girl at Charley Swanson’s in Blaine twp.
December 19,1895 Pioneer C. Hink, a prominent and highly respected resident of Silver Creek twp., died suddenly of paralysis of the heart, last Thursday evening, at the home of his brother in Davenport, Iowa, where he had gone for medical treatment. The remains were brought home for burial and the funeral will take place on Sunday.
Dec. 26,1895 Pioneer A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Keitges last Saturday.
January 2,1896 Pioneer The many friends of Mr. Chas Graham of Arthur, are greatly pained by the news of his untimely death. Such men are none too plenty and the loss of one such individual brings a severe shock to those who knew him best and appreciated his sterling worth highly.
January 2,1896 Pioneer Mrs. Frances Bowers, mother of A.B. Cooley, died Tuesday morning after a long and painful illness. The funeral will be held on Thursday and the remains will be buried in the cemetery north of town. (Holstein)
January 2,1896 Pioneer A girl baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. Thos. McLeod of Tuesday.
January 2,1896 Pioneer Mrs. Louis Hobart died at her home in Grant twp, Tuesday, December 31,1895. Funeral services will be held tomorrow in the Grant twp. Lutheran Church.
January 2,1896 Pioneer Frank P. Moore and Miss Mary D. Hasert, both of Ida Grove, were married Sunday afternoon last at Hotel Hidden, Rev. Chittick officiated.
January 2,1896 Pioneer E.W. Kirk, a cousin of H.M. and Arthur Whinery and Mrs. Floyd Willits of this city, died on Monday of this week at the home of his parents in Bangor, Iowa. Mr. Kirk was a successful merchant tailor, his place of business being in Marshalltown. he was a young man of much promise and his untimely death is deeply mourned by all who knew him.
January 2,1896 Pioneer Charles H. Graham died at his home in Blaine twp., Tuesday evening, December 31. He had been suffering an illness, presumably typhoid fever, since the first part of November and although apparently a man of strong constitution he gradually gave was to the workings of the disease. Charley Graham, as he was know to is friends, was a successful farmer and stockraiser and one of the foremost citizens of his township and county. He had a broad mind and a kind heart and the friends who mourn his death are legion. He was about 45 years old, just in the prime of life, and it would seem should have many more years left. The funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the late home of the deceased, and will be conducted by the Masons, having been honorary members. January 2,1896 Pioneer Married at the home of the bride’s parents in Battle twp, on Tuesday evening, December 31, Miss Sarah Brown, daughter of James Brown, to William Nicoll, son of Rev. D. Nicoll, the father of the groom officiating. The contracting parties are among the most prominent and popular people of town.
January 9,1896 Pioneer Married at the home of the bride’s parents in Oskaloosa, January 5,1896, Rev. John M .Baugh of the First Presbyterian Church officiating, Mr. J.F. Maritz of Ida Grove and Miss Giselle P. Hutchins. Mr. Askan of Des Moines was best man and Maggie, youngest sister of the bride was maid of honor. The bride is a niece of the late Justice Bradley of the U.S. Court. She is endowed with all the native charms of her sex blended with many acquired attainments and although one happy home circle is now broken, another has been formed. The groom is a pushing, energetic young farmer who well deserves the good fortune that has befallen him. Mrs. Maritz is a sister of Mrs. John Sykes of Hayes twp.
January 9,1896 Pioneer Married by Rev. T.N. Buchanan at Ida Grove on January 7,1896, Mr. Thomas Hilton and Miss Winnie M. Ary, both of Mapleton, Iowa.
January 9,1896 Pioneer Died on January 6,1896, at her home in Corwin twp., Anna S. Ward, aged 75 years, wife of I.W. Davis. Deceased was born in Orange County, NY, on January 29,1820, and was married to her surviving husband on October 25,1852, and with him came to Iowa in 1855. In 1872 Mr. and Mrs. Davis removed to Ida Grove, settling upon a farm in the southwest part of Corwin twp., where they have lived a very quiet and industrious life ever since. Some five years ago Mrs. Davis was attacked with heart trouble and it was this disease that took her away. She leaves three children; Asa, a farmer in Emerson,NE; W.T. who is at home; Elmira, now the wife of Mr. Sol Nichol of this twp., and a husband, all who mourn her death. The deceased was an old settler in Ida County, a kind mother, a Christian.
January 9,1896 Pioneer Holstein; Again death has visited our town. This time Mr. Walter Ordway has been called across the dark and unknown river. After a short illness he departed this life on Sunday morning. Funeral services were held in the M.E. Church on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Rev. Nichol officiating.
January 16,1896 Pioneer Mr. and Mrs. Ed L. Case, mourn the loss of their little daughter, Rosa May, who died last Wednesday, January 8.
January 16,1896 Pioneer The little child of Mr. and Mrs. Center who live four miles north of Ida Grove, died at their home last Monday morning. The funeral was conducted at the Finley school house on Tuesday, January 14, by Rev. T.N. Buchanan and the body of the little one was laid to rest in the cemetery at Battle Creek.
January 23,1896 Pioneer Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Rohwer welcomed a bright new boy to their home on Sunday.
January 23,1896 Pioneer Mr. W.F. Kolb and Miss Ivey M. Mentzer were married by Rev. T.N. Buchanan at the Presbyterian manse on Tuesday January 21,1896. These young people belong to two of the best families in Logan twp. They are both well and favorably known.
January 23,1896 Pioneer Last Sunday evening there was born to Mr. and Mrs. C. Bleakly, a boy.
January 30,1896 Pioneer Mrs. Sarah Jones, wife of William Jones, died from consumption on January 25,1896, at the age of 43. The bereaved husband had the deepest sympathy of our entire community. The funeral service was held in the M.E. Church, conducted by Rev O.F. Chittick and the body was interred in the Diamond Center Cemetery, 13 miles northeast of town (Holstein).
January 30,1896 Pioneer Holstein; On Monday January 26,1896, at 1 p.m. Mrs. Barbara Smith departed this life at the age of 79 years, after a lingering illness. Interment took place in the Catholic Cemetery southeast of town.
January 30,1896 Pioneer A girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Snip Thayer on the Jimmy Jones farm in Hayes twp. last Tuesday.
January 30,1896 Pioneer Miss Gertie Northrup, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Northrup, died of typhoid fever at the home of Kinzie Wiggins in North Ida Grove last Monday, after an illness of only a week. Funeral services will be held Wednesday.
January 30,1896 Pioneer Mr. Thos. Luney,of the firm of Luney Brothers in Denison Roller Flouring Mills, died at his home in Denison on Friday January 24, at the age of 39 years of lung fever. He was one of the old settlers of Crawford County moving with his parents there in 1868. On June 24,1886 he married Jennie G. Preston, the youngest sister of the Preston Brothers of Battle twp. She was well known around Battle Creek, having taught in the public school of that place before her marriage. A family of four children are left to mourn the death. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the M.E. Church which was filled to its utmost capacity by the relatives and friends of the deceased. Rev. Clark, pastor of the Presbyterian Church officiated. The K of P Lodge, of which he was a valued member, took charge of the remains and conducted the service at the cemetery.
January 30,1896 Pioneer Mrs. Thos. Somme, owing to her weakened condition from long continued suffering, failed to rally from the effects of the surgical operation to which she submitted at Dr. Wright’s hospital in Carroll last week. The operation was the last hope of recovery for the lady and she met the alternative bravely although herself fully advised of the small chances of withstanding the ordeal. She died Friday morning and the sorrowing husband returned to Ida Grove with the remains. Funeral services being held from the Friends Church in this City on Sunday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Sweet officiating. Mrs. Somme was born in Norway 39 years ago. She came to this county with her parents 14 years ago and settled in Marshall, Iowa. Besides the husband there are seven children to mourn her death.
February 6,1896 Pioneer Born; Saturday, February 1,1896 to Mrs. and Mrs. Ira J. Babcock, a son.
February 6,1896 Pioneer A pair of bright twin boys arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Bossard on Monday.
February 6,1896 Pioneer The infant child of Mrs. J.E. Lothian died Sunday and the remains were taken to Correctionville for burial.
February 6,1896 Pioneer Born to Mr. and Mrs. Will Ferguson, a fourteen pound girl.
February 6,1896 Pioneer Holstein; Ferdinand Gathje and Mrs. Teresa Thiesen were married last Thursday, Justice Schippman officiated. |