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LeMars Sentinel, LeMars, (Plymouth), Iowa, Tuesday, April 17, 1923,
Page 1, Column 3:

INJURIES MAY BE FATAL
AGED WOMAN STRUCK BY AN AUTOMOBILE
WAS DRAGGED MORE THAN THIRTY FEET

Mrs. E. Tucker, While on Her Way to Church, Suffers Serious Accident.
Lincoln Miller Driver of Machine is Arrested and Held to Grand Jury

While Mrs. E. Tucker, in company with her daughter, Mrs. Jordin, was
crossing south Central avenue at the St. Paul's Methodist church corner on
their way to church last Sunday evening, Mrs. Tucker was struck by a passing
autombile and received injuries which may prove to be fatal. She was knocked
between thirty and forty feet by the car which ran over her and then went on
its way without stopping to see how badly she was hurt. There were a number
of eye witnesses to the accident, two of whom picked her up and carried her
to the side of the street. As soon as possible she was removed to the Clinic
for examination where she still remains in an unconscious condition, being
so badly injured it has not been thought best to attempt to take her to a
hospital. Owing to her condition it has not been possible to make X-ray or
other examinations to find out what bones may be broken or how extensive her
injuries are.

No report of the accident was made to the police by those responsible for
it, but Monday afternoon Link Miller, who was driving the car, was arrested
by Deputy Sheriff Schessler and arraigned before Justice Freeman, waived
examination and was bound over to the grand jury which meets in September.
His bond of $1500 was signed by John Duster. The three young men who were in
the car with him were not arrested as the legal responsibility for such an
accident runs only against the operator of the car. The penalty for failing
to report an accident of this kind and give aid to anyone injured is not
less than $500 fine and not more than two years in the penitentiary.

Mrs. Tucker was still in a critical condition last evening. Should she not
recover a more serious charge will be lodged against the young man.

Bystanders say the car was being driven at twenty to twenty five miles an
hour when the accident occurred, but had shortly before been driven up the
street at a much faster speed.

LeMars Sentinel
Friday, April 20, 1923, Page 1, Column 4

CONDITION HIGHLY CRITICAL
Aged Lady Struck by Automobile Has Chance to Recover

Mrs. E. Tucker, who was knocked down, dragged several feet and severely
injured on Sunday night, when struck by a car driven by Lincoln Miller, was
reported a little bit better yesterday. After the accident she was removed
to the Clinic where she remained in an unconscious state for forty-eight
hours.

On Wednesday her condition was somewhat better and permitted of an X-ray
examination being taken. It was found that seven ribs and her collarbone
were fractured and the little finger of her right hand broken. She was able
to be removed to a hospital on Wednesday evening and the doctors hold out
some hopes for her recovery although her condition is dangerous, her age and
the nervous shock to her system enhancing the seriousness of her condition.

Mrs. Tucker is conscious only part of the time but was able to recognize
relatives.

In the car with Miller, at the time of the accident were three youths.
Miller is held under bonds pending the result of the accident.

BURLARIZE STORE AT SENEY
Hoboes Make A Small Haul of Clothing and Tobacco

The general store conducted at Seney by A. McArthur was burglarized
sometime on Wednesday night or early Thursday morning.  The thieves
gained admittance by prying open a side door to the establishment.  A
quantity of overalls, clothing, groceries and tobacco were taken.  In
the postoffice which is located in the store, nothing was touched that
could be noticed.

Two hoboes were in Seney on Wednesday afternoon, and made themselves
obnoxious, demanding money and something to eat, and were driven away
from the store by Mr. McArthur.

It is thought the tramps revenged themselves by breaking into the store
and fitted themselves out with what they needed in the way of clothes,
edibles and tobacco.

Sheriff Maxwell was called up to Seney after the robbery was discovered
to seek any clue that could be gained.

The Merry Go Round club met in postponed session on Wednesday afternoon
with Mrs. S. Kale as hostess.

Thos. Swain was down from Centerville, S.D., on Tuesday on business.  He
recently located there and reports business is good and a fine opening
for the sale of products manufactured by the firm he represents.  He
states he is well pleased with the location.

LeMars Sentinel
April 27, 1923

FRANK HARKER IS DEAD
SUCCUMBS TO AN ILLNESS OF LONG STANDING
LIVED IN COUNTY NEARLY ALL HIS LIFE
Was Born near Merrill and Came to LeMars When a Youth Attending School
and Was Popular Young Business Man Here for Years

     Word was received yesterday by LeMars relatives that Frank Harker,
who has been in the hospital at Cherokee for about a year, died at 11:30
on Wednesday night. (*Note--Burial record says April 26, which would
have been Thursday.)  His wife had been summoned to his bedside on
Tuesday afternoon, he having been taken suddenly worse following a
gradual decline throughout his long illness.
     Frank Herbert Harker was born in Stanton township on February 15,
1883, and lived there until his parents removed to Merrill in the early
90's.  When eight or nine years old he came to LeMars to live with his
grandmother, Mrs. Alice Harker, and made his home with her until Mrs.
Harker's death.  Frank attended the public schools in LeMars and when
quite a young man began working in a grocery store in which occupation
he continued either as employee or proprietor until three years ago.  He
was married on October, 1909, to Miss Jennie Hodgson, who with one
daughter, Harriet, survives him.  In 1919 he sold out his business here
and worked in Sioux City for a year.  Three years ago he rented a farm
south of town for two years and in March, 1922, moved to a farm near
Washta.  About this time his health failed and on May 2d, 1922, he went
to the hospital at Cherokee for treatment.
     Frank was a genial and popular young business man and a kind and
considerate husband and father and his affliction and death have brought
sorrow to many who were his friends as well as those in the home he
loved and cherished.  He is survived by his wife and daughter, his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. John (sic--James) T. Harker, of Merrill, two
brothers, John, of Pennsylvania, and Charles, of Pennsylvania, and three
sisters, Mrs. L. J. Walker, of Blunt, S. D., Mrs. Jas. Frost, of
Thompson, Illinois, and Mrs. Clarence Miller, of Merrill.
     The funeral will be held at the First Methodist Episcopal church of
which he had been a member since boyhood, at 2:30 o'clock on Saturday
afternoon, with Rev. C. H. Seward, pastor of that church, in charge.
Burial will be in the city cemetery and the services at the grave will
be in charge of the Odd Fellows lodge, of which he was a member.
    (Note from family researcher--The published wedding write up for Frank and Jennie names his
father "Jas." Harker, rather than John T.; also "James Harker" is listed
as his father in the burial record)

MARRIED FIFTY YEARS
Mr. and Mrs. Adam Wilhelmi Celebrate Golden Wedding

EARLY SETTLERS IN STANTON TOWNSHIP     
Came to America from Germany at an Early Day to Joliet, Illinois, and
From There to Plymouth County in the Late Seventies

Mr. and Mrs. A. Wilhelmi, residing on 6th Avenue SW, celebrated their
golden jubilee at their home on April 24.  Mr. and Mrs. Wilhelmi were
united in holy matrimony April 24, 1873, at Joliet, Ill.  To their happy
union were born twelve children, two of which passed away in their
youth.  Those living are:
Mrs. Ed Kellen, Iona, Minn.;
Mrs. A. F. Lewis, Howard, S.D.;
Mrs. L. M. Etzel, Wayzata, Minn.;
John, of Remsen;
Frank, of Bancroft;
Joseph, of Merrill;
Mrs. Victor Weber, Mrs. L. M. Hoffman, and Mrs. Frank Batert, all of
LeMars;
There are fifty-two grandchildren and four great grandchildren living.
All the children and eighteen grandchildren were present at the jubilee.

Mrs. Wilhelmi was born at Trier, Germany, March 17, 1848.  Mr. Wilhelmi
was born in Coblenz, Germany, April 29, 1845.  After their marriage they
settled on a farm in Stanton township where they lived until 1904, at
which time they moved to LeMars, where they have made their home ever
since.  Mr. and Mrs. Wilhelmi are both enjoying good health.

Their home was prettily decorated in the colors, gold and white.  A
large basket of flowers being used as a center piece.  The children and
grandchildren enjoyed a sumptuous dinner which was served at high noon
by Misses Olga and Katherine Weber.

The afternoon was spent in social visiting and many friends called to
congratulate the couple.  Many beautiful gifts of gold were received by
the couple.

ARE QUIETLY MARRIED
Young People Will Engage in Farming in Johnson Township

Miss Margaret Michel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benedict Michel, 521
Third Avenue SW, and Henry Peterson, young Johnson township farmer were
married in the home of the bride's parents Saturday afternoon at 4
o'clock.  Rev. S.C. Steinbrenner performed the ceremony.

A supper was served in the Michel home following the wedding.  Mr. and
Mrs. Peterson will make their home on the Michel farm in Johnson
township.

Gerd Pageler, a neighbor and friend of the groom and Miss Agnes M.
Michel, sister of the bride, were groomsman and bridesmaid.

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