Tragic drowning after attempted rescue near Kingsley
Oliver, a farm hand near Kingsley, died after helping a drowning man in the West Fork near LeMars. Two men, Lattin and Hawkins, fought earlier in town leaving Lattin badly injured. Hawkins claims self defense. Oliver, last employed by August Warneke, joined a river rescue with Boyer and another youth. he could not swim and cramps overtook him. Lattin was hospitalized and Hawkins jailed. authorities may drop charges if Lattin recovers. Oliver had no known relatives in Kingsley. body taken to Kingsley undertaking parlors pending relatives’ search.
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Oliver
Boyer
Kingsley
August Warneke
Iowa
Opera House
Sioux City
Warneke
West Fork
Little Sioux
Drowns in Little Sioux River near Kingsley
Ray Oliver aged 25 drowned while swimming in the Little Sioux River at Kingsley Thursday afternoon with companions. Royal Boyer a 14 year old lad attempted to help but details of the rescue are incomplete in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Sioux
Kingsley
Ray Oliver
Royal Boyer
Linden Family Leaves LeMars for Washington
Henry Linden and family depart LeMars for Everett Washington to start a new home. Linden, long a civic leader and business figure, served as mayor, led the county democratic committee, and held roles with the German State Bank and local firms. They anticipate resuming housekeeping soon and may pursue a business path in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Linden
Everett
Washington
Lindens
LeMars
Chicago
German State Bank
Privat and Linden
Democratic County Central Committee
Commercial Club
Inheritance Tax Commission
the Elks
Plymouth County
Linden
LeMarss
Golden West
Plymouth
Four Generations of Plymouth Co Family in LeMars Studio Photo
A Gaspar studio portrait in LeMars shows four generations of Plymouth county pioneers led by 82 year old Catherine Sitzman. Her children and grandchildren include Joseph Sitzman, Ed Wilkins family, McCoy, Simeon, and Giersregen families with multiple spouses and nine children in the Heissel line. The article praises the Sttzmans, Heissels and Bortschellers as sturdy, respected German settlers who helped build western Iowa into a rich agricultural region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaspar
LeMars
Plymouth County
Catherine Sitzman
Joseph and
Valentine Sitzman
Lincoln Township
Kate Wilkins
Ed. Wilkins
Kingsley
Teresa McCoy
Dakota
Mary Simeon
Sioux City
Maggie Giersregen
Barbara Heissel
Wichel Heissel
J. J
Fredonia
Edward
America
William
Mary
John P. Worth
Lizzie
G. Groetken
America Township
Rosaire
Frank Bortscheller
Kate
Lawrence Lewis
Mathilda
Louisd
Malitta
Fredonia Township
Death of Old Soldier Kundert Passes in LeMars
Henry Kundert a long time LeMars resident and Civil War veteran died at his home on South Madison Street. Born November 20, 1834 in Ruety Switzerland he lived in Wisconsin and Iowa before settling in LeMars. Survived by five children and wife Mary Margaret Kundert. services by Mower Post G A R. Alex Kundert noted for wide county ties and respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kundert
LeMars
Plymouth County
South
Madison Street
Ah. Kundert
Antsuam
Henry Iundert
Switzerland
Ruety
Canton Glarus
America
Pennsylvania
56Th Volunteer Regiment Infantry
Anteitam
New Glarus
Green County
Wis
Marysiage
Miles Margaret Wichter
Webster
City
Kundert
Sibley
Mover Post G. A. R
Vallit
Alex Wundert
Estearigd
Cliven
Death of Aged John Wale in Waterloo
Aged John Wale, longtime Black Hawk county resident, died after word reached Math Kale that his father was ill in Waterloo. George Kale, another son in Merrill, set out for Waterloo, while Math Kale left Sunday for the funeral, to be held at Waterloo today. He leaves three daughters and several sons, including Mrs. Pete Wagner’s family in Waterloo, Mrs. Chas. Andrews of Ciserolkee, Mrs. Magne Kress of Dubuque, and Mrs. Fairfax of Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Math Kale
John Wale
Waterloo
George Kale
Merrill
Waterrloo
Watahoo
Black Hawk County
Pete Wagner
Chas. Andrews
Ciserolkee
Magne Kress
Dubuque
Fairfax
Denver
Marcus at LeMars and Moville Schedule Note
Fragmentary sports schedule item lists Marcus at LeMars on June 19 and LeMars at Moville with a 24 date, plus LeMars at Westfield and Hinton at LeMars. Details are unclear due to OCR garble but reflect local matchup listings and dates for area teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus
LeMars
Moville
Westfield Ae Pe
Hinton
Le@ars
Be Vets
Uae
Setae Gee
A College Romance Ends in Marriage and Flight
A Western Union College romance culminated last week with Rev J J DeWall and Miss Mary Thompson marrying at the bride’s Van Horn home Iowa. The couple, both alumni, will soon start a pastorate in Kimball Minnesota. Also noted: Miss Gessine Oaken and William Johnson wed in LeMars with reception and plans for a St Paul honeymoon. Police later released Connor and the girl after a planned elopement run ends with no charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union College
J.J. DeWall
Mary Thompson
van Horn
Iowa
Lio
Academy
Evangelical Church
Hinton
Kimball
Minn
LeMars
Plymouth
Sioux Counties
Ges Ine Oaken
Ireton
William Johnson
Grant Township
C.D. Nueffer
St. John's Cchurch
Emilie Oaken
Herman Schulz
W. Oaken
Reading Township
St. John's Church
Richard Johnson
Sions City
Connor
Remsen
Sioux City
Thas
South Omaha
Connors
O'Leary
Falls from City Hotel window injures blind Stroble man
Louis Craig of Struble fell from a window at the City Hotel entering the hospital with spinal and neck injuries and concussion. He, blind for a decade, was found unconscious on the cement sidewalk sixteen feet below his room. He was treated by Dr. Mammen and later sent to Dalton by train with the Ambulance from LeMars. His condition is shaken but not as bad as first feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Craig
Stroble
City Hospital
Mammen
City Hotel
Great Northern Road
Vermillion, S. D
A. J. Henry
Montana
Craig
Primary returns tally with Democratic ticket drift
Official canvass concludes last Tuesday and Wednesday, mirroring unofficial results. Several Democratic nominees appear on the Republican ballot, prompting withdrawals and a vacancy to be filled by the county convention. Struble leads across offices, with various county officers and committee members showing votes though some names appear on both party slates.
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Wise
Struble
Lelow
Democrata
Ti. Basher
E. G. Moone
Claude R. Porter
Parley Sheldon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bert Lattin
Nes
J. L. Hawkins
Main
Court Streets
LeMars Marble Works
Bryn & Trowner
Jerry Britt
Towner
Melamphy
Lattin
Mra. Trowner
Hawkins
Havana, al
Sioux River
KODAK
Peetic
Guvauur Uayr
Plymouth CO
F. Bortscheller
Malitta Bortscheller
Fidel Heissel
Tls
Miether
Willian Johnson
Yehard Johnson of
Gesine Onken
LeMars City
Union Township
Lee Connor
Hazel Hater
John Haner
Presbterian
Harvey
Fourth Street
Illinois Central
Rev
Haner
LeMars Hospital
Pilin
Board OF Supervisors
A. J. Anders
John W. Blake
James V. Curran
Emmert T. County
Treasy
R. H. Kain
G.A. Toppings
We He Buchanar T
Atty
John T. Keenan
John . Hentges
Peter Arendt
Mat Gins
Bach 1
Annsa Donahoe
John Beely
Nic Wiltgern
Wooten
Wilde
Surveyor
J. W. Meyers
Ed Wilkins
Board Supervisors
Wm. H. Deegan
Peter Arens
Ha Wilkins
H C. Codd
J. Carroll
Wim. Langie
B. Meddernat
Wm. Simeon
E. 3
Doyle
Frank van Buskirk
Democratic Party
CG. W. Smith
Garfield
John Gasper
Elkhorn
Jos Straman
Lincoln
James Hughes
Stanton
Phil. Emmett
A. Fry
Sioux
J. P. Kieffer
Fr. M. Tritz
Meadow
P. H. Peterson
J. EF. Kelliher
Elgin No. 1
H. C. Banck
Grant
T. L. Burnight
Portland
F. J. Klosterman
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E. H. Carey Jeweler and Optometrist
Main St
LeMars, Icowa
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