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Newspaper
Le Mars Sentinel
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1890
Page
4
An assortment of short notices includes repairs and crafts by Bailey & Co and a diphtheria cure advertised as Tomlinson’s Quick Relief Oil. Listings mention farms for sale or exchange near Reussen and LeMars, a trade offer in Blackhawk county, a beverage claim for Berlin Weiss Beer, and a seven room house with water works for sale or cheap.
A collection of historical notices shows land in South Dakota offered for sale or trade for city property or stock. Includes drug stock for sale around $500 cash, a German-speaking physician sought, and a public sale near LeMars Iowa listing horses cattle corn hay and farm equipment with terms of cash discount.
The City council authorized raising city building insurance to 8000 dollars. Updates note Knights of Pythias lodge meeting and local professions. The city lists numerous residents, visitors, business openings, rail travel, and upcoming weddings and deaths with names and places across LeMars and surrounding towns.
A man named Hull, linked to a theft at the Kingsley hotel, Kingsley, was brought back and is under sheriff Oyle’s custody. Only about fifteen dollars of the stolen funds could be recovered, with the rest missing. Hull wore Mrs Murphy's coat during arrest at Kilag.
The board of managers elected Rev Wilmot Whitfield as president and I N Pardee as financial secretary to raise about a half million dollars for a Methodist University in Sioux City. Pardee likely leaves LeMats around April 1. A B Garrettson serves as treasurer. Subscriptions of real estate at Morningside totaling $881,000 already pledged contingent on university construction.
Swita Lambert wedding on March 6 1899 at Presbyterian church officiated by Rev Fahs. Frank Smith of Alta and Lillian Lambert of this city wed, quiet ceremony with few friends, couple to Alta for housekeeping. Lindsey Marrs wedding on March 6 at M E parsonage Rev Pardee joined Akron man John Lindsey to Miss Nellie Marrias, sister of Mrs Hammit of this city. Dorry Duffy obituary notes Mrs Margaretha aged 76 burial held Wednesday after death Monday.
The next meeting of the Floyd Valley Farmers Alliance will be held at Merrill on Saturday March 15 at 1 30 pm It is especially requested that all farmers interested in this movement and in the Farmers Exchange Company be on time as it will probably be the last meeting before the spring work commences and subjects of much importance will be brought forward Please attend and be punctual.
The Sioux City and Northern may seriously consider diverting its line from Strabie through Calliope into South Dakota to capture county seats, though they show little interest in South Dakota county seats currently. Advertised letters list March 4 190, Benedict C A, Crosser Mre, Leonard Martin Shuey Lincoln Smith Nathan Rye Edwin A Theissen Emil Tice George Williams Levi Grin, one month.
A large clothing store operated by J M Dunn & Co was closed after chattel mortgage to German American Savings Bank for 2500 and an attachment by First National Bank for 6500. Loans and debts total about 9000 with additional liabilities expected. Dunn reportedly left town, letters directing delivery if he did not return by Tuesday, and creditors anticipate further developments, with widespread regret in LeMars.
A Valley Falls bank robbery netted 2800 to 3000 dollars. In Meriden Kansas telegraph operator Taylor identified the suspect from a telegram description as the robber who had struck Valley Falls. The thief fled to a hotel and slept, then was surprised by two officers who shot him fatally after he reached for his pockets. The cash was found on his person and a self defense verdict was returned at trial.
D Drew manager for FH Peavey and Co passed away in this city on Wednesday March 5. Born in Eastport Maine in 1827 he spent twenty years at sea and circled the globe. He sailed from New York on a Russian ship during the war and though his business paused he remains hale and is expected to visit Minneapolis Saturday with his nephew Frank H Peavey and other relatives.
A circulated petition led by a member of congress and district representative urges the Illinois Central Railroad to construct a new passenger depot in the city. The appeal calls for broad support from men women and children and seeks a prompt response, amid other local concerns including a separate petition about Court Street.
Attorneys Adams report that their client Mr Day was acquitted at Orange City on Wednesday as no case remained against him. The proceeding before the justice concluded with the acquittal and dismissal of charges.
I offer my tailoring business and shop lease for sale at a bargain. The unexpired three months lease runs from April to July 1. Also my house is for sale or rent. Mr. and Mrs. D. Clemstra announce a boy was born on March 8.
Special Correspondence from Jamesun. Local residents with travel, visits, and personal news including Atwood and Clancy in town, Eva Woolworth in Sioux City, Mrs. Hungerford's move to Canova, and local farming plans. School closed for a teacher’s sale, post office letters listed, and a Perry Creek farmer buying Alvo Raley land for a large barn and home.
Special correspondence recounts visits by Stephen Reeves and John Lancaster to Alton, a quiet school election with A F Eckinbeck named director, and social events at Wm Jackson's. It notes the death of M Deegan, burial in LeMars cemetery, and a list of town activities, births, and business notes amid village life. The report also covers religious talks, choir plans, auctions, land sales, and regional travel.
Special Correspondence from Adaville reports a winter week with Robert Henry visiting LeMars, W P Brown on the sick list, heart trouble for Mr B, O BR Gaston finishing his winter term in Westfield, and Charlie Kamage Senailing in bed. Miss Harding visited Miss Amy Scott near Sioux City. Fred Fletcher Jr. returned from Morrison Indiana. a desk and justice of the peace helped avert trouble after an election. The Adaville correspondent to The Sioux Valley Journal.
KINGBLEY M A Moore of LeMars visited town Wednesday. Measles cases rise slightly while Father Laude is feeble. Infant buried west of town. J J Wilder moves drug stock to Loring. Town election results show contested mayor and council seats with several close votes. Farmers begin March farm moves as population shifts continue.
Two thoroughbred Holstein-Friesian bulls ten months old are fit for service this season along with two bull calves. Both adults come from imported sire and dam and are eligible for registry. J. C. Santorn attaches the notice.
An elderly notice claims Tomlingen’s Dead Shot and Quick Relief Oil cured the grippe. The undersigned asserts a 15 year trial and endorses Cheney for the last fifteen years, warning against failure.
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