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Odebolt Reporter. Vol. VII, No. 7, December 28, 1883
Married
At the residence of John Wright, Esq. at 8:00 P.M. on Dec. 24th , 1883, by the
Rev. W. O. Thompson, Mr. Charles R. Nowels and Mrs. Bessie Bruce, both of
Odebolt.
The young couple are both well and favorably known in this community, and all
will join the REPORTER in wishing them a long, pleasant and prosperous married
life.
THE CHRONICLE. VOL. 16. NO. 46. MARCH 19, 1903.
Robert McKinven, who has been farming near Elrod, South Dakota, has moved to John Currie's farm near Mapleton.
THE CHRONICLE. VOL. 17. NO. 2. MAY 14, 1903.
Schaller Herald: Malcolm Currie, who lives over northwest from town, was kicked by a horse last Thursday evening and suffered the fracture of three ribs. He was at Whalen's place, a neighbor's, after some seed potatoes, and while standing near the horse was kicked twice in the breast. He was taken up supposedly nearer dead than alive and taken to his home about a mile away and a physician summoned by telephone from Mr. Hump's. It is quite a misfortune for Mr. Currie, coming as it does in the busiest time of the season, and will lay him up for some time.
THE CHRONICLE. VOL. 17. NO. 5. JUNE 4, 1903.
Supervisor Angus McCorkindale went to Sac City Monday to attend the regular June meeting of the county board of supervisors.
Miss Jessie McCorkindale, who has been attending school at Ames returned Wednesday to spend her summer vacation at home.
THE CHRONICLE. VOL. 17. NO. 9. JULY 2, 1903.
Angus McCorkindale and Joseph Mattes attended the republican state convention at Des Moines yesterday
THE CHRONICLE. VOL. 17. NO. 11. JULY 16, 1903.
Miss Kate McCorkindale left last Friday for Wakefield, Nebraska, to spend a week at the home of her uncle, Malcolm McCorkindale.
THE CHRONICLE. VOL. 19. NO. 40. FEBRUARY 1. 1906 NEW
The Scottish Festival
The Scotch Citizens of Sac and Ida Counties Gather to Celebrate the Birthday of Robbie Burns--A Large Attendance and a Fine Program.
About two hundred of the Sac and Ida county Scotch were present at the celebration of the 147th anniversary of the birth of Robbie Burns, the immortal Scottish poet, at the Odebolt opera hall last Thursday evening.
The program was opened by the singing of the Doxology, followed by a selection on the bagpipe by Edward McQuistan of Pender, Nebraska. John Currie, president of the association, delivered a short address stating the purpose of the meeting and eulogizing the poet in whose honor they were gathered together. Mayor F. P. Motie followed with an eloquent address of welcome, speaking in glowing terms of the many good qualities of the Scotch race and rendering to them the keys of the city. Miss Kate Currie rendered a piano solo which was greatly appreciated. F. P. Motie sang "Annie Laurie" and "The Song of the Anvil" in his usual pleasing style. His singing was enjoyed to such a great extent that he was called upon many times in the course of the evening. Miss Mamie Currie delivered a recitation in a very creditable manner. John D. Smith then sang "A Man's a Man for A' That." Mr. Smith's effort met with great favor and he was encored vociferously. Misses Maggie Currie and Annie McGeachey followed with pleasing recitations. William Fleming then sang a characteristic Scotch song which appealed very strongly to his audience. Misses Katherine and Florence McCorkindale sang "We'd Better Bide a Wee" as a duet and, when their hearers demanded more, "Loch Lomond." Mr. McQuistan closed the first part of the program with some selections on the bagpipe.
The floor was then cleared for the dancers, and young and old joined in on "The Flowers of Edinburgh," "Paternelia [Paternalia?]," "Scotch Reel," "Triumph" and "Rory O'Moore." John Dalgetty of Ida Grove executed the "Highland Fling" and the "Sword Dance" in the most approved manner.
At 12 o'clock supper was served in the rooms north of the hall used by Mrs. Coveny as a studio and from that time until the festival was over, the wants of the inner man were bountifully provided for.
At 3:00 o'clock a business meeting of the association was held and the following officers were re-elected for the ensuing year: John Currie, president; J. W. Currie, secretary and treasurer; Daniel McCorkindale, Duncan Currie, John D. Smith and Malcolm McGeachey, committee.
John D. Smith and William Fleming sang several more good old Scotch songs in the course of the evening and James Calhoun played a few tunes on the bagpipes. Some of the older folks went home before the festivities were over, but there was still a large gathering when the home waltz was played at 7:00 A.M. [or 7:30 A.M.; difficult to read].
It was a fine celebration and it is probable that the association will be made permanent and Robbie Burns' birthday celebrated every year.
THE CHRONICLE. VOL. 22. NO. 20. SEPTEMBER 17, 1908.
Sac Sun: Sheriff Malcolm Currie returned on Tuesday evening from Lead, South Dakota, bringing with him G. H. Doggett, wanted in this county for obtaining money fraudulently. He had extradition papers for Doggett and waited several days for Governor Crawford to sign them. The governor was out of the state on the political campaign now begun and, the delay becoming tiresome, Sheriff Currie persuaded Dogget to return without the signature of the governor to the papers.
THE CHRONICLE. VOL. XXII. NO. 38. JANUARY 21, 1909.
Angus McCorkindale had business in Sac City the first of the week. Miss Jessie McCorkindale returned Friday from a visit with friends in Humboldt.
The Robert Burns society of Ida county will celebrate the anniversary of the poet's birth next Monday night.
The Odebolt Chronicle, VOLUME XXXI, NUMBER 39, JANUARY 17, 1918
Will J. McCorkindale is undergoing a siege of the measles. It is reported that they are quite prevalent.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO [1893] -John McCorkindale has rented his farm and will move to Odebolt in the near future. He has purchased the Gardner property and will buy and sell horses.
The Odebolt Chronicle, VOLUME XXXI, NUMBER 40, January 24, 1918
SCHALLER -Mr. and Mrs. Hector Currie of Odebolt came Friday for a visit in the home of their son Asa and family.
PERSONAL - Mrs. Arthur Chandler of Lyons, Nebr., came Saturday night to visit her mother, Mrs. Christina McLean, her sister, Mrs. George Krusenstjerna and with Mr. Chandler's relatives.
The Odebolt Chronicle, VOLUME XXXI, NUMBER 42, February 7, 1918.
Mr. and Mrs. James Livingston and children left Monday for Texas. ... Mr. and Mrs. Livingston have been in the employ the past year of J. K. McCorkindale. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Sutton, who recently came from Ethel, Mo., will be with Mr. McCorkindale this year it is stated.
Will, James K. and Donald McCorkindale were at Ida Grove Friday where they attended a big stock sale.
Will A. McCorkindale was up from Ames for an over Sunday visit at home. The second semester at Ames opens this week. It is planned to have a short term this semester and finish the work about April 15.
THE ODEBOLT NEWS, VOLUME XII, NUMBER 24, August 20, 1925
McGEACHY-CURRIE
A wedding that comes as a surprise to the many
Odebolt friends, is that of Miss Mary McGeachy and Mr. Donald Currie of Clinton
township, who were united in marriage Wednesday, August 12 at Denver, Colorado
by Rev. Curtis of the Warren Memorial Methodist church.
The happy couple are spending their honeymoon,
sightseeing in Colorado. They will make their home on the farm Mr. Currie has
been farming for the past few years.
The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Jeanette McGeachy of
Odebolt. She graduated from the Odebolt high school in 1917 and since then has
been an efficient teacher in the rural schools of this vicinity.
The groom is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John
Currie. He is a prosperous farmer and well liked by his numerous friends.
Felicitations are extended.
The Odebolt Chronicle, VOLUME FORTY-THREE, Number 18, MAY 29, 1930
John McKinven loses Auto by Theft
When John McKinven, who resides four miles south and 3/4 miles east of Odebolt, in Wheeler township, went to the barn Friday morning, he saw a wrecked Pontiac auto across the road from the front of his home and when he went into his garage he found his own car, a coupe, had disappeared.
Mr. McKinven reported his loss at once, as the car was insured. Gilbert & Huglin, who had the insurance took steps immediately to endeavor to apprehend the thieves. It is thought that the thief or thieves were familiar with the surroundings.
It was found that the Pontiac was stolen the same night from the garage at the Johnson Bros. farm five miles south and two west of Arthur. This was a double garage, and in the other car a note was left saying the car would be in Sioux City at a certain place, May 24. It is thought, however, that there was no intention on the part of the thieves to fulfill this promise.
Mr. McKinven came to town Friday and bought a new Chevrolet coupe of the Rex Auto Co. It is believed that the car will be recovered.
The Odebolt Chronicle, VOLUME FORTY-THREE, Number 19, June 5, 1930
South Clinton
Mrs. Don McCorkindale and children, Mrs. George Barrett and
children of Sioux City visited at the Charles Smith home Saturday. Mrs.
Barrett is a sister of Mrs. McCorkindale.
The Odebolt Chronicle, VOLUME FORTY-THREE, Number 20, June 12, 1930
Mrs. J. A. Carlson accompanied her brothers, Donald and Dugald Currie, to Sioux City Friday. They spent the day with their sister, Mrs. Jessie Houchins.
Mr. and Mrs. John Carlson went to Wall Lake Monday to attend a golden wedding at the Rudolph Herrig home in honor of Mrs. Herrig's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Smith. [J.D. Smith]
The Odebolt Chronicle, VOLUME FORTY-THREE, Number 21, June 19, 1930
Golden Wedding of Former Residents
An event that will be of interest to many of the old friends of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Smith, formerly of this locality, now of Waverly, is the celebration of the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, which was celebrated at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mrs. and Mrs. Rudolph Herrig northwest of Wall Lake, on Monday, June 2.
An elaborate dinner was served at noon, and supper served in the evening. As a feature of the entertainment in the afternoon, a mock wedding was performed with L. F. Jensen officiating.
The honored couple were presented a purse of money by those present as a testimonial of love from their children, and the esteem of their friends. The gift was presented by John Carlson of Arthur.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith were married in Scotland, the land of their birth, but came to this country in their youth. For a number of years they resided on a farm three miles west of town, then moved to a farm northwest of Wall Lake. They were residing there when they celebrated their silver wedding. They moved from that place to Minnesota, then to Waverly which is now their home, and where they have resided for a number of years.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Smith are in good health, and are enjoying life to its fullest extent. Mr. Smith in former years contributed a number of poems for the columns of the Chronicle, usually marking some special event in the community, or on some phase of his native land.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith are the parents of Mrs. Neil Currie, and Donald Smith of this locality, and of Mrs. John Currie of Sac City, formerly of Odebolt. These were present on the happy occasion, with members of their families, also other children of the family, namely: Miss Maggie Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Neil Smith, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hoth and son of Waverly, Mr. and Mrs. Will Jones and family of Dodge Center, Minn., Mr. and Mrs. Leonard A. Anderson and family of Lytton.
Other guests present from Odebolt and vicinity were: Mrs. Isabella McGeachy, and Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Currie. Mr. and Mrs. John Carlson of Arthur were also among the guests, as were friends from Early, Sac City, and Wall Lake.
The Odebolt friends of the worthy couple will join the Chronicle in wishing them many more years of happy wedded life.
The Odebolt Chronicle, Volume 66, Number 51, December 16, 1954
Mrs. Mary Currie spent several days last week with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Jesse Houchins in Sioux City.
Mr. and Mrs. Don Currie, Mrs. Dick Wales and Mrs. Mary Currie visited Mrs. Mary Smith in Carroll Sunday afternoon.
The Odebolt Chronicle, Volume 66, Number 51, December 23, 1954
Mr. and Mrs. Don Currie, Janet, Barbara and Nancy, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wales, Kathie and Jean went to Council Bluffs Friday night to visit Mrs. James Currie and Linda. They had a pre-Christmas party together.
The Odebolt Chronicle, Volume 67, Number 4, January 20, 1955
Don Currie Invents New Corn Picker
Field Tests Monday Indicate That Unit Is Satisfactory
Don Currie, master machinist and long recognized successful inventor, has again focused attention on Odebolt when a representative group of implement dealers, farmers and manufacturers' representatives watched a demonstration here Monday of the new Currie Mounted Two-Row Corn Picker especially designed for Ford and Ferguson tractors.
The demonstration was held near Odebolt and a meeting at the Currie factory where the results of the field test were discussed.
A group of local progressive business men are centering their attention upon the possibility of promoting the manufacture; and announcements are expected soon.
- Transcribed by Bonnie Ekse
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