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The Winterset News
Madison County, Iowa
May 11, 1900


The following census enumerators have been appointed for Madison County: CHARLES M. TIDRICK, ALBERT FRITZ, R. C. MAINARD, H. A. MUELLER, WILLIAM H. GLYNN, JAMES G. BECK, G.A. LEE, SETH BRITTAIN, DAYTON W. KRELL, CLIFFORD PRICE, JAMES BREEDING, WILLIAM R. HATTLE, M. O. BRADY, ELDEN E. BAKER and RICHARD MITCHELL.


The Winterset Madisonian
Madison County, Iowa
May 17, 1900


All citizens of Madison County who were opposed to the sale and consumption of liquor were invited to attend a prohibitionist meeting at the Madison County Courthouse. The purpose of the meeting was to elect delegates to the statewide meeting in Des Moines, to be held in June.

The town council of Orient was commended for its purchase of a new fire engine to protect the town from possible devastation.

A bit of controversy surrounded what was to be a "friendly" game of baseball between the high school teams from St. Charles and Indianola. One of the Indianola nine, ran into the St. Charles first baseman, breaking the latter's collarbone. Following the incident, the Indianola team won the game.
The Winterset News
Madison County, Iowa
May 18, 1900

Mr. W. A. LYON passed away at the home of his son, J. P. LYON, Saturday, May 12th. The deceased was born in Fountain County, Indiana on July 27, 1832 and was married to CAROLINE ANDERSON at Champaigne, Illinois, on October 19, 1854. In the following year he moved to Jones County, Iowa. He buried his wife there in 1876. He moved to Winterset in 1884. He leaves 7 children to mourn his loss, 3 sons and 4 daughters: JOHN F., of Winterset; ROBERT, of Oklahoma; WILLIAM, of Chicago; MRS. MARY C. LEFEVER, of Spaulding; MRS. EFFIE WATTERS and IDA FRANCES LYON, who rive in Chicago. He was buried at Antioch, Jones County, Iowa, beside his wife who was laid to rest 25 years ago.

Born to MR. & MRS. LANSON HOWELL, a son.

Born to MR. & MRS C. H. LEASEMAN & wife, a son.
The Winterset News
Madison County, Iowa
May 18, 1900


Friends of MRS. STELLA WILSON-CALHOUN will be pleased to hear that she is the mother of a daughter.

On Tuesday, May 8th, MR. & MRS. A. SIMPSON received a telegram from near Neosho Falls, Kansas, stating that their son GEORGE, had committed suicide by shooting himself through the head with a revolver, the bullet entering his head near the right eye. He was raised near Barney and moved to Kansas about 6 months ago. He leaves a wife and a little boy, 4 years old and 3 sisters and 5 brothers.

The REV. MYERS, of Creston, was buried at the Moon Cemetery on the 4th. (May)
The Winterset News
Madison County, Iowa
May 25, 1900


SAMUEL RANKIN was born in Lafayette County, Pennsylvania, July 3, 1810 and died at Winterset on May 20th. (1900) He was twice married. His first wife, NANCY CALLEY, was buried in Oklahoma. She was the mother of 8 children, 6 of whom are still living. AARON RANKIN, of Maryville, Missouri; MRS. CLARA HILLMAN, of Lorimor, Iowa; JAMES RANKIN, of Winterset; MRS. HANNAH ILES, of Osceola, Iowa; BENONA, of Truro, Iowa and FRANKLIN RANKIN, of Salt Lake City. His second marriage in 1858 was to SARAH E. DISDENS, who survives him. To the last marriage, 4 children were born, MRS. LAURA SKINNER and ORVILLE RANKIN, residing at Winterset. He came to Madison County in 1876 and resided at Peru until 3 years ago. His body was laid to rest by the side of his son, Willis, who died 2 years ago. (Winterset Cemetery)

Proof of Will for: DAVID F. REESE

The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Madison Co., Iowa
May 24, 1900

Obit: Samuel RANKIN was born in Fayette County, Pennsylvania and died at Winterset, May 20th, aged 90 years. He had been married twice. His firs wife, Nancy CALLEY, left 8 children. His second wife was Sarah E. DISELMS, and to them 4 children were born. The following are the surviving children: Aaron RANKIN, Marysville, Mo.; Mrs. Clara HILLMAN, Lorimor; James RANKIN, Winterser; Mrs. Hannah ILES, Osceola; Benona RANKIN, Winterset; Franklin RANKIN, Salt Lake City, Ut.; Mrs. Laura SKINNER, Winterset; and Orville RANKIN, of Lincoln Township, Madison Co. His funeral services were held at the residence on Tuesday morning and his remains were placed in the cemetery by the side of his son Willis, who died two years ago. (burial was at the Winterset Cemetery)

Mrs. Hannah DUFF, widow of David DUFF, died Sunday (May 20th) at her home in Madison Township and was buried on Monday. (burial at Worthington Cemetery)

Married: At the Christian Parsonage, Thursday evening, May 17th, by Rev. FOLLANSBEE, was Levi LUKECART, of Red Oak, (Iowa) and Mrs. Rebecca MALLOM.

Obit: Reuel B. POWELL was born in Marion County, Indiana, December 4, 1845 and died at his home in Madison Township, April 28th, at the age of 54 years, 4 months and 24 days. He moved with his parents from Indiana in the year 1853. He was married to Talitha J. GOFF, September 25, 1864. (in Madison County) To them were born 12 children, 4 sons and 8 daughters. His wife, 4 sons and 5 daughters survive him. (burial at the Powell Cemetery)

Marriage: Monday May 21st, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, John NOLAN and a Lizzie HARTLY, with Rev. STAHL officiating.

Obit: John BANCROFT was born in Lincolnshire, England, November 19, 1824. He came to America in the autumn of 1837, landing at New Orleans, and from there went to Dearborn County, Indiana. In 1847, upon his birthday, he married Elizabeth JOHNSON with whom he had an acquaintance in England. He moved to Madison County in 1853 and for 47 years was a resident of Monroe Township and died upon the old homestead April 17th. (1900) To his 1st marriage were born 4 children. On May 7, 1857, his 1st wife died and on the 24th day of the same month, the youngest child also died. On May 20, 1858, he married Mrs. Elizabeth (BUTLER) CHENOWETH, who died on July 5, 1892. On May 12, 1893, he married Viola JOICE. To the last marriage one child was born. He leaves a wife and 4 children: George M, Fairhope, Alabama; Mrs. Walter NEEDS, Lorimor; Charles C., Barney; and the little girl, Mary Bertha. He was buried at Winterset Cemetery.

Barney: C. H. LEASEMAN and wife have a new baby boy at their home.

Harry HARRELL, accused of the crime of attempt to commit rape on one Julia REINKE, of Bevington, was acquitted.

Died, Sunday, May 20th, Mrs. LOVELACE, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. S. MCGINNIS, in the west part of town. Funeral services were held here on Monday and Tuesday the remains were interred at Newton (Jasper Co.) Iowa, beside those of her first husband.

Two local criminals, DALY and BREWSTER, were found guilty in the Madison County court. The case had attracted statewide attention for the brutality of their crimes. DALY was sentenced to 58 years in prison, and BREWSTER to 38 years for the following crimes: conspiracy, assisting a prisoner to escape, larceny, highway robbery, larceny from a building, burglary, and assault with intent of commit bodily injury.

Henry FUDGE and Dave GREEN were plowing near the Middle River, four miles southeast of Winterset, when they unearthed a human skeleton. Beads, copper bracelets, and gilt buttons found with the body led them to believe the body was of a Native American chief. The body was put on display at Dr. DAVENPORT'S office and drew a large crowd.

The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Madison Co., Iowa
May 24, 1900


Samuel RANKIN was born in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, and died at Winterset on may 20th , aged 90 years. He had been married twice. His first wife, Nancy CALLEY, left 8 children. His second wife was, Sarah E. DISELMS, and to them were born 4 children. The following children are surviving: Aaron RANKIN, Marysville, Misourri; Mrs. Clara HILLMAN, Lorimor; James RANKIN, Winterset; Mrs. Hannah ILES, Osceola; Benona RANKIN, Truro; Franklin RANKIN, Salt Lake City; Mrs. Laura SKINNER, Winterset; and Orville RANKIN, of Lincoln Township.
His funeral services were held at the residence on Tuesday morning and his remains were placed in the cemetery by the side of his son, Willis, who died two years ago. (burial was at the Winterset Cemetery)

Marriage: At the Christian parsonage, on Thursday evening, May 17th, by Rev. FOLLANSBEE, Levi LUKECART, of Red Oak and Mrs. Rebecca MALLOM.

Mrs. Hannah DUFF, widow of David DUFF, died on Sundat at her home in Madison Township and was buried on Monday. (burial was at the Worthington Cemetery)

Harry HARRELL, accused of the crime of attempt to commit rape on one Julia REINKE, of Bevington, was aquitted.

John BANCROFT was born in Lincolnshire, Engalnd on November 19, 1824. He came to America in the Autumn of 1837, landing at New Orleans, and from there went to Dearborn County, Indiana. In 1847, upon his birthday, he married Elizabeth JOHNSON whith whom he had an aquaintance in England. He moved to Madison County in 1853 and for 47 years was a resident of Monroe Township, and died upon the old homestead on April 17th.
To his 1st marriage were born 4 children. On May 7th. 1857, his wife died and on the 24th day of the same month, his youngest child also died. On May 20th 1858, he married Mrs. Elizabeth BUTLER CHENOWETH, who died on July 5, 1892. On May 12., 1893, he married Viola JOICE. To the last marriage one child was born.
He leaves a wife and 4 children: George M., Fairhope, Alabama; Mrs. Walter NEEDS, Lorimor; Charles C., Lorimor; and the little girl, Mary Bertha.
He is buried at the Winterset Cemetery.

On Monday, may 21st, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, John NOLAN and Lizzie HARTLY were married, with Rev. STAHL officiating.

Barney: C. H. LEASEMAN and wife have a new baby boy at their home.

Died on Sunday, May 20th, Mrs. LOVELACE, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. S. MCGINNIS, in the west part of town. Funeral services were held here on Monday and Tuesday, the remains were interred at Newton, Iowa, beside those of her first husband.

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