===================================================================== Match: Bowles Source: IAPALOAL-L@rootsweb.com From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <labaths@worldnet.att.net> Subject: !! Ruthven Free Press; Palo Alto Co, IA; Jan 21, 1925 Ruthven Free Press Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, January 21, 1925 KILLED IN MINNESOTA Henry Rouse, son of Ben Rouse, who lives west of Mallard, was killed when a gravel pit caved in on him near Olivia, Minn. He leaves a widow and three children. Burial was made in Curlew where the young man lived before he left Palo Alto county three years ago. The deceased is a nephew of Mr. N.W. Rouse of this city. SIEBREL GETS SENTENCE Mr. Siebrel, the gentleman living between Graettinger and Ringsted, who last summer sold liquor which was responsible for the death of one young man and bad scares to several others, was convicted last week in district court of manslaughter and bootlegging. He was given a fine of $1,000 and eight years in the reformatory at Anamosa on the manslaughter charge. Mr. Hedrick of Graettinger was found guilty on two charges, bootlegging and maintaining a gambling house, and two other Graettinger parties pled guilty to the charge of selling intoxicating liquors. JULIUS THATCHER DEAD Mr. Julius Thatcher, pioneer resident of West Bend, Iowa, passed away at his home in that city at twelve o'clock noon on Sunday, January 18 at the age of eighty four years, seven months and ?-three days. Though the deceased had not been in the best of health for some time, ???? illness was comparatively brief, as he was quite well until Thursday, January 15th. Mr. Thatcher had formed a number of friendships and had a large circle of acquaintances in Ruthven due to his numerous visits at the home of his son, J.H. Thatcher. The funeral services were held from the Presbyterian Church in West Bend at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, being conducted by Rev. Leinbach. Following the services at the church the Masonic Lodge took charge, conducting [sentence ends here] Julius Thatcher was born on May 20 [or 30?] 1840? at Freeport, Ill. where he lived with his parents until a young man, the family then moving to Wisconsin. On October 30, 18?? he was united in marriage to Mary M. Hamblin?, at Plymouth, Wis. In 18?? they moved to Iowa, locating at Clear Lake. For the next two years Mr. Thatcher engaged in railroad contract work. He contracted the hauling of stone, ties, gravel, etc, having contracts at McGregor, Britt, Garner, and other places. This was when, what is now known as the I.D. division of the C.M. & St. P. first started to build west of Mason City, and the deceased had the distinction of hauling the first load of ties into Algona for the C.M. & St. P. Co in August, 1871. Mr. Thatcher came to Palo Alto County and took a homestead one-half mile north of West Bend. His family grew up on the farm and he continued to reside there until the fall of 1908 when he purchased a home in West Bend, where he resided until the time of his death. Mrs. Thatcher passed away on June 13, 1917. The deceased has been a member of good standing at the Masonic Lodge for the past thirty-three years. He was also a member of the G.A.R. having volunteered for service in 1861. He served in Company F of the Sixteenth Wisconsin Infantry. He was wounded twice during the battle of Shilo, and after his last period in the hospital was declared unfit for further service and was honorably discharged. He was a refined gentleman of high moral standards, a lover of home and family, and a respected and helpful citizen for the community in which he resided. He is survived by six children: Mrs. Ella A. Clarke, of West Bend, Iowa; Mr. J.H. Thatcher of Ruthven, Iowa; Mrs. Etheylin P. Gregg, of Des Moines, Iowa; Mrs. Edith Wagner of Cam [sentence ends] Mr. Charles B. Thatcher of West Bend. Two daughters preceded him in death. The writer joins the many friends of this esteemed family in extending sincere sympathy. EASTERN STAR INSTALLATION The following officers of the Ruthven chapter O.E.S. were installed at the last meeting. Mrs. Fannie Hastings acting as installing officer and Mrs. Jane Anderson as marshall: Worthy Matron.....Hazel S. Logan Worthy Patron...Richard L. Logan Associate Matron...Florence Drennen Secretary...Edna Oliver Treasurer...James Ruthven Conductress...Leora Ruthven Associate Conductress...Dorothy Henderson Chaplain...Hilda Gaard Marshall...Jesse Barringer Organist...Inez Cornwall Adah...Jane Anderson Ruth...Fannine Hastings Esther...Marion Gorman Martha...Ora Hymer Electa...Edith Caldwell Warder...Elsie King Sentinal...J. F. Hastings LOCAL AND PERSONAL - Mr. and Mrs. Ross Williams are rejoicing over the birth of a baby boy on Wednesday, January 14th. - Miss Hertha Madsen went to Spirit Lake Sunday where she will visit her brother, David, for a short time. - Harry Thatcher, Jr. came home from Iowa City Monday to attend the funeral of his grandfather, Mr. J.Thatcher of West Bend. - Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Wilson of Garner were in this city Tuesday visiting at the home of her father, Mr. C.J. Tripp. - Mr. and Mrs. Byron Lathrop and daughter Vivian drove up from Plover Monday for a short visit at the home of her mother, Mr. E.B. Rhinehart. - Mr. H.K. Drennen went to Des Moines Tuesday evening called there by a message announcing the illness of his father, Mr. J.O. Drennen. - Mrs. W.H. Mantbe of Salt Lake City, Utah, arrived here Monday for a short visit at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Geo. Battle. She will also visit other relatives here. - Mr. and Mrs. N.W. Rouse and Mrs. J. Zielstra went to Curlew Monday to attend the funeral of Mr. Rouse's nephew, who was recently killed in an accident in Minnesota. - Ted Rustan returned the last of the week from Spencer where he had been visiting for a week at the home of his brother, Clarence, who farms in that vicinity. - Mr. George Slagle of Cylinder was in Ruthven Friday visiting friends and relatives. He plans on leaving for Washington, D.C. to visit his brother, Raphael. - Mr. David Madsen of Spirit Lake visited at the home of his father, Mr. O. Madsen near this city Saturday. He has reopened his repair shop at Spirit Lake which was recently destroyed by fire. - Mr. and Mrs. Rue Hubbard of Ft. Dodge visited here several days last week at the home of his mother, Mrs. E.G. Cope. They went to Emmetsburg Sunday for a visit at the H. Hubbard home. - Dr. W.T. Hemphill has installed a new Retter X-ray in his dental office in this city. It will soon be in operation and he will then be prepared to take care of all kinds of work in this line. Dr. Hemphill has established a strong practice and its rapid expansion made the X-ray necessary. LAKE CENTER ITEMS The semester examinations were given thruout the school. Those in the junior and senior high school that were exempt from all examinations were Martha Pritchard, Lyle Endicott, Irene Lawrence, Grace Marsh, Genevieve Barry, Neva Madsen, Carolyn Tourgee, and Edna Kumba. Those exempt in all but one were: Irene Perry, Arthur Bowles, Robert Loomer, Rena Wonford, Angeline Barry, Verda Miller, Regina Kumba, and Verla Thompson. In order to be exempt from examinations those people had to make an average of 90 in their subjects and an average of 90 in deportment. Those granted permission to carry one extra subject were Arthur Bowles, Irene Perry, Grace Marsh, Chester Kumba, Robert Barns, Martha Pritchard, Robert Loomer, Irene Lawrence, Lyle Endicott and Edna Kumba. The second year English class turned fifteen dollars and twenty-five cents during the first semester with news notes. Part of the money is being used for magazines for this amount, along with the money earned during the second semester will be turned over to the athletic fund. All news items from the community will be appreciated. Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Barry entertained a number of friends at their home Monday night. Euchre was the game chosen for the evening. Refreshments were served by Angeline and Genevieve Barry, Carolyn Tourgee, and Lyle Endicott. About 40 were present. The Ralph Cook family have just moved from Davenport to his farm recently farmed by Ernest Spaulding. Erville Dotson is seriously ill with pneumonia. His condition is made more serious by just being vaccinated. Mildred, Leon and Everett have been absent on account of vaccination. The following pupils were not absent during the third six weeks period. Primary room, Irene Mason, Lester Zielstra, third and fourth grade, Aaron Endicott, Onalee Mitts, Orville Miller, Annetta Gillespie, Gertrude Loomer, Robert Powell, Alma Cushman, Mable Hansen; fifth and sixth grades: Erma Zielstra, Fern Olson, Junior Aldrich; junior high school: Gladys Perry, Vivian Powell, Olive and Marie Zielstra; Senior high school: Martha Pritchard, Jesse Marsh, and Edan Kumba. Miss Katherine Will spent the week end at the home of her sister, Mrs. Winifred Blum. Mrs. J.G. Zielstra went to Curlew Monday to attend the funeral of her cousin, Henry Rouse. Cathy Joynt Labath Iowa Old Press http://www.IowaOldPress.com/ Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/paloalto/index.htm ======================================