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From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <>
Subject: !! Ruthven Free Press; Palo Alto Co, IA; Dec 21, 1921
Date: Sun, 8 May 2005 07:35:07 -0500


Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, December 21, 1921

GEORGE WEAVER DEAD
George Weaver passed away at his home in this city on Thursday, Dec. 15, at
4:30 a.m. following an illness which lasted for about a year and a half. Funeral
services were held from the Catholic Church on Saturday, Dec. 17, Father
Connolly officiating and the remains laid to rest in the Catholic Cemetery.
Thomas George Weaver was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Weaver. He was born at
Onigum, Minn. in May, 1892. He received his education at Flandrau, S. Dak., and
Pipestone, Minn. On December 20, 1915, he was united in marriage to Miss Myrtle
Watrus, at Walker, Minn. To this union three children were born, all of whom
remain with the mother to mourn his loss. He came to Ruthven about six years ago
and opened up a tailor and dry cleaning establishment. He was an excellent ball
player and made a very good record in athletics during his residence here, until
his health broke, and he was then practically helpless. He was a good hearted
and free giving person and made lots of friends in his community. His wife and
children have the sincere sympathy of all.
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Marion Raepe has been appointed assistant mail clerk on the M. & St. L. line to
serve during the holidays. He commenced his duties Monday, running between
Ruthven and Fort Dodge.

HAWKEYE STATE NEWS
Interesting Items Gathered From all Parts of Iowa
- James Humbert of Webster City was seriously injured recently when a tree which
he was cutting fell upon him.
- Two bandits held up William Nienstedt's soft drink parlor at Davenport and
escaped with $140 in cash and a $20 check.
- Otto Schaefer of Davenport has dropped his prosecution of Miss Grupinski and
three men whom he charged with blackmail and they have been discharged.
- Joseph Beath, who was buried at Corning recently, resided for forty-six years
on his home place, now owned by his son, Frank. He went to Corning in 1857.
- William Headrick, 69, of Atlantic, was severely injured when the car in which
he was riding was run into and turned over. Headrick received a crushed chest
and lacerated head.
- P.J. Scheckenloth of Bennett won his $6,300 suit in which the Northwestern
securities company of Davenport tried to collect on his note given for stock in
Linograph investments company.
- William N. Gilbert, aged 71, for 41 years a merchant and banker of State
Center, died at his home recently. He served as a member of the Iowa house of
representatives during the 23rd and 25th sessions.
- Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lynn, of Moville, were so severely injured in an auto
accident that they were unable to attend the funeral of their daughter, age
three, who died of injuries received in the same accident.
- M.J. Barthell of Waukon has sold, or rather traded, the opera house for a 200
acre farm belonging to Ferdinand Roth. Mr. Roth contemplates removing to Waukon
and will manage the opera house with the assistance of his brother-in-law,
Charlie Lane.
- William Evans, 30, of Brandon, died recently of injuries received about an
hour earlier when a tree felled by companions at an I.O.O.F. shopping bee struck
him. The tree was deflected by striking another, changing directions too
suddenly to permit Evans escaping.
- A.E. Mullen of Ottumwa, special agent for the Burlington railroad, shot and
killed Eva "Boots" Ebil, 33, near the road's station at Chariton recently
following an alleged attack upon the agent by Emil and Ralph Robinson, his
companion. Mullen is being held by the police.
- George Smith of Waukon was real lucky recently, getting three muskrats, one
skunk, one mink and one raccoon on his trap line. He sold the whole outfit the
same day for $16.50. Trappers and hunters have been busy the past few days. Many
dens have been dug up and they get from four to twelve out of one den.
- On information filed by Samuel Jones who narrowly escaped death when a party
of his fellow Masonic lodge member attempted to lynch him for revealing
fraternal secrets, the Rev. Dudley Smith, formerly pastor of a Negro
congregation at Sioux City has been arrested as a participant in the hanging
bee. The fall from the bridge while fastened with a noose about his neck
resulted in serious injuries to Jones. The rope broke and he fell into shallow
water in the river below but his neck was badly cut by the rope.
- John Frank Degler is on trial before Judge D.V. Jackson on a charge of
murdering his father at Muscatine twelve years ago. The death of the elder
Degler, caused by two bullet wounds to his head, was not discovered until Nov.
4, 1909, more than a week after the crime had been perpetrated.

ELK LAKE NEWS
Every home in the Elk Lake district was represented at the funeral of Dr.
Baldwin. The people feel his death as a personal loss, especially the older
families to whom he has been a family doctor and friend for over thirty years.
Dr. Baldwin was not a worldly man. Many an act of charity had been done by him
of which very few knew. He was a man of whom envy and malice was not a part. His
was a heart that was kind and patient and his genial and sturdy presence will be
greatly missed by a host of friends and business associates. He was not capable
of taking undue advantage of his patients and making high charges for his
services as many other physicians might have done. Although fitted for
leadership he had no desire for government offices, and to reap the honor of
public office had no attraction for him.
The Misses Wichmann returned from Spencer Saturday where they had been
attending a dress making school. They are well pleased with results obtained for
the time spent.
It is reported that Mrs. John Rossacker is gaining in health since she went
to the presbyterian hospital in Chicago.
Mrs. W.R. Rench and Mrs. Alex Monk will entertain the North Logan and
Southeast Freeman clubs on January 4, 1922 at the W.R. Rench home. They will be
assisted by the Misses Iva and Cecil Griffin. A dress form demonstration will be
held.
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The Palo Alto County Medical Association members attended the Dr. Baldwin
funeral in a body Monday. Among the faces we recognized were Dr. H.A. Powers,
Dr. Robert Powers, Dr. Hennessy, Dr. Walker, Dr. Brereton, and Dr. Cretzmeyer of
Emmetsburg, Dr. Kenefic and Dr. Cretzmeyer of Algona, and Dr. Bruce of Dickens.
There were many other doctors there whom we did not know.
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CELEBRATE 55TH ANNIVERSARY
Miss Minnie A. Phoenix served a family dinner Tuesday evening in honor of
the 55th wedding anniversary of her parents, Mr .and Mrs. J.R. Phoenix. Those
present were: Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Phoenix, Mr. and Mrs. E. ?. Cape, Mr. and Mrs.
Rex Hubbard of Spencer and Mis Minnie A. Phoenix. Mr. and Mrs. Phoenix have
resided in this community for fifty-one years and are among our most highly
respected people.

Cathy Joynt Labath
Iowa Old Press
http://www.IowaOldPress.com/
Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project
http://www.celticcousins.net/paloalto/index.htm




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