LeMars Sentinel newspaper
Dated May 14, 1918
REMSEN:
John J. McCoy, who is employed in the Meinert drug store, received notice from DesMoines on Wednesday to the effect that the had successfully passed the state board examination as a pharmacist, which examination he wrote prior to his returning to Remsen several weeks ago.
Francis, the 12 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. N. Treinen, was taken to the LeMars hospital last Saturday and operated upon for empyema of the chest. His condition was quite serious, but the operation was a success and he is on the way to recovery. He will, however, be in the hospital for several weeks.
Lowell, the five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Parks, living southwest of Remsen, suffered some bad bruises and nearly lost his life last Friday afternoon when he fell under the family automobile which was being driven by his father. The family was going to LeMars and Lowell was sitting in the front seat with his father. He was leaning over the door and when the latch became unfastened and the little fellow was thrown out. Mr. Parks noticed him fall and grabbed for him, but succeeded only in getting hold of the lad’s coat which was pulled off. The jar threw the boy under the car, and the rear wheel passed over both legs. One of his feet was caught somewhere on the axle and the shoe was almost completely torn away. He was picked up unconscious and rushed to a doctor in LeMars, who discovered nothing serious in his injuries, and aside from a few bruises the boy suffered nothing.
CARNES: (From the Alton Democrat)
Mrs. Jennie Upma, of Seattle, Wash., and Mr. and Mrs. Nick Holster, were five o’clock luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Knowlton, Thursday.
Carnes’ tennis court has been put in first class order for the tournament which will make its initial play next week, the exact date not as yet announced.
Frank Weber recently shipped a carload of Hereford cattle to Sioux City, which proved to be the banner shipment of the week. The shipment consisted of seventeen head which averaged 1,390 pounds. The cattle were purchased last fall by Mr. Weber, at a cost of $10.00 per…..[the rest of it is blurred and cannot be transcribed]
LeMars Sentinel newspaper
Dated Tuesday, May 28, 1918
Thursday afternoon, Arnold Coppock, was arrested on a charge of exceeding
the speed limit, while driving his automobile on Eagle street. The mayor
fined him a dollar and costs, which were paid.
Robert Ruppert, who recently underwent an operation for appendicitis, is
living at Madison, S.D., and he came, underwent a further operation at the
city hospital here last week. He is progressing favorably, although very
weak.
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The DesMoines Register says that the Iowa National Guard officers at Camp
Cody will not accompany their men when they go to France, but will be
retained at Camp Cody to train a new division. The matter has been taken up
by the governors and senators of this and other states but it is not known
that anything can be done about it. A large number of non-commissioned
officers are also to be left at Camp Cody when the movement takes place, it
is stated. This order affects Captain Koenig and Lieuts. Rothaermal, Bowers
and Butler, who went with them in Co. K. to Deming, and they will all be
greatly disappointed if they are not given an opportunity to make use of
their long training on the border, in France.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
President Wilson has by proclamation called up on the people to add a new
and distinctive note to the services of Memorial Day this year. He has
asked that it be observed as a day of fasting and prayer, that we devoutly
and honestly confess our national and personal sins. And that this be done
in services in the homes and churches.
There will be such a service in St. George's Episcopal church, Thursday
morning at 10 o'clock. Will not all the people do this needed thing? This
service is for all true Americans who are requested to come.
Will Be Buried In LeMars
Edward R. Hughes, brother of H. R. Hughes, of this city, died at
the hospital in Hawarden on Sunday, May 25 [correct = 26], after a long
and serious illness. The remains will be brought to LeMars and the
funeral will take place today from the residence of H. R. Hughes.
Edward Hughes was born in Woodbine, Ill., 69 years ago. He came to
Hawarden, Iowa , in 1893, where he has since made his home. He had many
friends and acquaintances in Hawarden and LeMars, having visited in the
latter place many times.