The Odebolt Chronicle
The Odebolt Chronicle, VOLUME XXXI, NUMBER 39, JANUARY 17, 1918
SOUGHT AND SORTED
Will J. McCorkindale is undergoing a siege of the measles. It is reported that they are quite prevalent.
It is reported that men are hiring for farm work for as high as $65 per month. We give this for what it is worth.
In a collection taken by the Presbyterian Sunday School and by outside gifts, the sum of $25 was raised for the Syrian and Armenian relief fund.
Annual Meeting.
The Co-Operative company held their fourth annual meeting at the Princess, Tuesday afternoon. Between 65 and 70 stockholders were present. The reports showed a very prosperous year for the company. The gross sales for 1917 were $115,369.00. The manager showed by figures that the per cent of expense was small with this company owing to the large amount of goods sold.
There was only one director to be elected this year, Mr. James Bruce's term having expired.
As Mr. Bruce refused to accept re-election on account of other business the election centered between Aug. W. Reuber and H. R. Stanzel, resulting in Mr. Reuber's election for a term of 3 years.
The stockholders were presented with envelopes containing a financial report, a stock dividend of 6 per cent and a rebate on their purchases of 8 per cent and when called upon to express their feeling toward the boards and management gave a general endorsement by a standing vote.
Board of directors: T. W. Down, J. A. Cranston, P. H. Dinges, Will Hammerstrom, A. H. M. Reuber.
OUR SAMMIES
From John Ketterer.
Dear Father and All:--
I suppose you think we left this place last Monday but on account of
transportation we could not get away, but am sure we will be on our way to New
York before you receive this letter. We are all packed and can leave on 15
minutes notice. We have been working like blazes getting ourselves in shape,
also have lots of lectures and classes, in fact I am cutting a lecture so I can
write this note to you.
We are having our first real cold spell. It snowed all night and now its a regular Iowa blizzard outside. I like it myself for a change.
I must close for this time and go over to school. Will write you more from N. Y.
With love to all, your loving son,
John C.
Floyd Rex writes his mother, Mrs. Elenore Chalmers, that he is in quarantine for measles at Camp Cody. He does not say whether it is his company, his messmates or who. Floyd has had the measles so is not sick himself. He says they have plenty of good reading and amusements and that they had a minister who gave them fine addresses. These things come to them through the Y. M. C. A. Floyd is driving motor trucks and has exercise and drill every day.
Ralph Cunningham writes local friends that he is still in the hospital at Fort Logan.
Raymond Halling, who was one of the drafted men from this county, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Halling, and was sent to Camp Pike, has entered the Signal corps.
Notice to Water Consumers.
Water rents for the quarter ending January 1st, 1918, are due now. All bills
are ready for payment, 1 per cent penalty will be added February 10th, 1918, on
all bills not paid at that time. Please call and pay at my office in the German
Savings bank.
Respectfully,
A. F. P. Schmitz, Town Clerk.
TWENTY YEARS AGO [1898]
It is reported that Robert Crichton has disposed of his interest in the Cook township creamery to Henry Fleck, and Broder D. Christianson.
Michael Bartley has sold his farm in Levey township to John Zeigman, and will move to Oklahoma next month.
David M. Taggart will start Monday for the Klondike to join his brother Samuel. He expects to be absent two years. George Webster will meet him at St. Paul and go with him to the far north.
Mr. Herbert Scott, who has been living west of town, was married January 3 in Sac City to Miss Mary H. Stanzel, daughter of W. A. Stanzel of Clinton township.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO [1893]
Mr. Charley Brown of Wheeler township and Miss Lena Erickson of Odebolt were married at the residence of Ole Larson, Cook township, on Wednesday, December 18, [1892] Rev. August Peterson officiating.
Mr. Charles W. Kistler has purchased a half interest in the blacksmithing and wagon making business of John A. Reynolds, and the firm name is now Reynolds & Kistler.
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.
Hiram C. Sawyer of Levey township is moving to town.
THIRTY YEARS AGO [1888]
A baby girl came to the Frank Rowley home in Wheeler township December 29.
Married, at the residence of the bride's parents by Rev. H. J. Grace, on Thursday evening, December 29. Mr. J. H. McClurg and Miss Augusta M. Herrig both of Wall Lake.
The Roller mill has put in new elevator machinery, with a capacity of 500 bushels every 20 minutes.
Married, at the residence of the bride, by Rev. Jesse Helsell, on Saturday evening, December 31, Mr. James Iverson of Minneapolis and Mrs. Annie Jacobe of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Iverson will make their home in Odebolt.
Southwest Wheeler--P. A. Lindskoog is soliciting donations for the proposed
Swedish mission church in Odebolt.
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RED CROSS
Yesterday the ladies bible class of the Methodist church spent the day in the Red Cross work rooms. Those who could do so went in the morning and took lunch with them and did Red Cross work all day. Others came for the afternoon. This took the place of the regular quarterly social meeting of the class.
Will Red Cross knitters take notice of this announcement? Monday, Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, from 2:30 to 5:00 o'clock, knitters are invited to the Red Cross rooms to receive any instructions desired in knitting sox. Either beginners or any who may be puzzled and need help in shaping heels, toes or any part of the socks. Any and every one who is knitting or wishes to knit should feel free to go to the Red Cross rooms on these afternoons and get needed instruction.
A number having expressed the desire to enter a class of Red Cross surgical dressings, arrangements are being made for a new class. Those wishing to enter are requested to communicate with Miss Katherine Buehler or Mrs. Katherine Pelton within the next two weeks.
A Good Average.
Glen Smith sold to J. L. Bruce his pop corn crop, raised on the farm of M. B. Wolf southwest of town. The corn brought a sum that averaged $130 per acre. With land producing money at that rate, other produce and stock selling at top prices, it looks as if the farmer is making a little money. We take off our hat to them.
Purchases New Organ
Through the efforts of the Luther League the Swedish Lutheran church is enjoying a fine new organ, it having been used for the first time last Sunday. It is of the pipe organ style with the pipe organ tones, and is a handsome instrument. It will add greatly to the services of the church.
NORTH RICHLAND
Some of the farmers in this community are putting up ice. Charles Traver, W. J. Meyer and Otto Siebrecht have practically completed the job. The ice is being cut on the Lange pond.
School Notes.
Odebolt [met] Lake City Friday evening in the initial debate for the local school and although they did themselves proud in their first effort along this line they lost the debate.
The Odebolt team was composed of Rosmer Bruce, Louise Barclay and Frank Shaw.
SCHALLER
John and Clint Currie left Wednesday for Sioux City with stock.
PERSONAL
Vincent Lindskoog departed Thursday afternoon for Lindskoog Valley, Calif. He spent a part of last winter in California and enjoyed the mild climate so much that he does not enjoy the Iowa winters. His plans are not definite, but he expects to return in the spring and work with his brothers on the home place at least another year. Mr. Lindskoog's departure breaks the Lindskoog brothers quartet and whose music is greatly enjoyed by those who are privileged to hear them.
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. J. R. Neal of Arthur was an Odebolt shopper Saturday afternoon between trains.
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 41, January 31, 1918
SOUGHT AND SORTED
Miss Lenore Selby left Monday morning for Sapulpa, Okla., where she will teach the remainder of the year in the high school., supplying a vacancy.. Miss Jessie McCorkindale is teaching at Sapulpa.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
[9 luncheons in this issue of The Odebolt Chronicle were described as Hoover luncheons or Red Cross luncheons. We assume that these “Hoover luncheons” were so named because Herbert Hoover in 1914 became Chairman of the Commission for Relief in Belgium and in 1917 was asked by President Wilson to be United States Food Administrator for the U. S. during the war.]
In the home of Mrs. Groman Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. Charles Nelson and Mrs. Groman presided at a one o'clock Hoover luncheon, entertaining a small company. A two-course luncheon was served, flag decorations being used, flags also decorating the place cards. The hours following the luncheon were pleasantly spent with knitting.
A merry party of young people, the members of the Luther League of the Swedish Lutheran church, made up a bob sled party, Monday evening and drove out to the home of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Nelson. The party was a surprise for Mr. and Mrs. Nelson, planned in honor of the birthday of Mrs. Nelson. The young people rendered an excellent program and spent the remainder of the evening with games. They took with them and served lovely refreshments. Mrs. Nelson was presented with a beautiful bouquet of American beauty roses and carnations in pink and white. The evening was an enjoyable one. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson are faithful workers with the young people in the league.
Death of Pioneer Editor.
Francis R. Bennett, a resident of Odebolt in its early days, and editor of the Odebolt Observer, the predecessor of the Chronicle, passed away at his home in San Diego, Calif., on Thursday, January 10, at the age of 92 years. Mr. Bennett and sons were the publishers of the Odebolt Observer in the early eighties and will be remembered by the older residents of the town. He went to San Diego in 1887 and has resided there since that time.
In a notice of his death, the San Diego Union, sent by his son to William Sampson, states that Mr. Bennett was prominent in newspaper circles thirty years ago. He retired from active business fifteen years ago. His wife died in October of last year. Had she lived until New Year's day they would have been married fifty-five years.
Eight children survive. His son Ira who was associated with him here is now editor of the Washington Post of Washington, D. C., and president of the Eastern Press association. He has been prominent in newspaper work in San Diego. Fred, who was also a newspaper man of ability died six years ago.
The Odebolt Chronicle, VOLUME XXXI, NUMBER 42, February 7, 1918.
Mr. and Mrs. James Livingston and children left Monday for Texas. They went with the excursionists but will remain and will be with Clarence Goreham on the farm of L. L. Goreham. The Gorehams left Thursday with the car for the Rio Grande Valley. The nearest town will be Ebenezer. 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.
A small blaze Sunday morning in the roof of the residence of J. W. McFarland, called out the fire department. The fire caught from the chimney and burned a small hole through the roof, but was extinguished with chemicals. Charles Satterlee of Ida Grove, who, with his wife was visiting at the home of Mrs. K. Dinges, was the first one on the roof. This is the second time the roof of the McFarland house has been on fire.
Thomas McKeever is planning to retire from active business this spring owing to the frail health of his wife.
PERSONAL
Charles Larson, and his brother-in-law, Joel Johnson, were up from Wall Lake Friday afternoon, looking after business matters.
Will, James K. and Donald McCorkindale were at Ida Grove Friday where they attended a big stock sale.
C. P. McDaniel of Arthur, was an Odebolt visitor between trains Saturday.
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.
James McKeever and daughter Nellie of Tilden, Nebr., came Saturday night to
visit in the home of Mr. McKeever's brother, Thomas and wife. Miss Nellie plans
to remain and assist her aunt, who has been in frail health recently.