Iowa Old Press
LeMars Sentinel, LeMars, (Plymouth), Iowa, Friday, January 5, 1923
Francis J. Stinton is plaintiff in a suit against Josiah Stinton, and
also appears in the case for his brother, Charles Stinton, a minor, against
Josiah Stinton, their father. The petition sets forth that Anton Durband
died in January, 1917, and left their mother, Frances Lean Stinton, a farm
in Section 6, Elgin township. Mrs. Stinton died in November of last year.
Under the terms of the will, Josiah Stinton was granted a life tenancy of
the farm, in case of the death of his wife, under conditions to keep up the
place and take care of the minor children. The plaintiffs state that he has
failed to comply with the conditions of the will and ask the court to
establish the property rights in them.
SURPRISED THEIR FRIENDS
FLORENCE TUCKER AND CLEMENT SINGER QUIETLY MARRIED
Miss Florence M. Tucker and Clement Singer were quietly married in Sioux
City on Wednesday morning at the parsonage of St. Paul's Lutheran church,
Rev. G. A. Matthaides officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Tucker, of this city, and was
born and brought up in this community. She is a graduate of Western Union
college of the class of 1921. For the past year and a half she has been
employed in the office of the Well's Dairy company. She is a popular member
of the young set. The bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Singer,
of Merrill, and is a progressive young farmer and well liked in his home
community.
After a wedding trip to Chicago, Galena, and other points in Illinois they
will be at home to their friends on a farm near Merrill.
LeMars Sentinel
January 19, 1923
VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA
MRS. PHOEBE DEMPSTER SUCCUMBS TO A BRIEF ILLNESS
FOLLOWS HUSBAND WITHIN THREE WEEKS
Deceased Was a Native of England
and Came to Iowa When a Young Girl
and Was Among First Settlers in Stanton Township
Mrs. Phoebe Dempster, a pioneer resident of Plymouth county, died on
Wednesday night at her home, 221 Second Avenue, SE, following an attack
of pneumonia. Less than three weeks ago her husband, John Dempster,
succumbed to a long illness. The death of Mrs. Dempster entails a
double bereavement on the family. Her devoted attention to her husband
in his long illness, in which she faithfully nursed him, had resulted in
a run down condition of health, caused by worry and constant anxiety.
She contracted a cold which quickly developed into pneumonia and her
weakened stamina was unable to resist the inroads of the disease.
Phoebe Hodgson was a native of England, and was born in Durham
county on September 19, 1856. When a girl, in 1872, she came with
members of her family to the United States and shortly after their
arrival they located at Fort Dodge, Iowa. At that place she was united
in marriage with John Dempster on April 13, 1875. In 1878* Mr. and Mrs.
Dempster came to Plymouth county and were among the first settlers to
Stanton township where after surmounting the obstacles and combating the
trials, which confronted the pioneers, they farmed successfully for many
years. About nine years ago they retired from the active labors of the
farm and settled in LeMars to enjoy a well earned rest and pass the
autumn of their lives.
The death of Mrs. Dempster is mourned by a large family of sons and
daughters, many relatives and friends.
The children are James Dempster, of Neligh, Neb.; William Dempster
and Mrs. Robert Scott, of Plainview, Neb.; John Dempster, Buffalo Gap,
S. D.; Henry and Robert, Ellen, Marion, Bertha and Mrs. Elizabeth Smith,
of LeMars; Laura Dempster, Sisseton, S. D.; and Mrs. Mable (sic-Mabel)
Featherstone (sic-Featherston), of LeMars.
She also leaves her brothers, John Hodgson, of Boone, Robert Hodgson,
of LeMars; Stephen Hodgson, of Donnybrook, N. D.; Joseph Hodgson, Harvel
(sic-Karval), Colo. and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Fish and Mrs. James
Cross, of Palo Alto county, Iowa.
Mrs. Dempster was a devoted wife and mother, and a home maker in the
highest sense of the word. Her life was devoted to the interests of her
children and in doing good in the religious and social circles to which
she belonged. She was a loyal friend and neighbor always willing to
assist in time of trouble, and helped to make the world a better place
in which to live.
While residents of Stanton township, Mr. and Mrs. Dempster were
affiliated with the Free Methodist church. Of late years they attended
the United Evangelical church in LeMars and the funeral will be held at
the Hildreth Memorial church in this city, Rev. J. W. Davis officiating,
at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
All of her children were summoned home when it was seen that death
was imminent and were at her bedside when she passed away.
J. U. Sammis, of Sioux City, was in LeMars yesterday on business and
greeting many friends.
WAS ROAD SUPERVISOR
Carl Gilbert, Employee of Central Road Dies Suddenly
Carl Gilbert, who was formerly section foreman on the Illinois Central
road here for several years, was well known to many LeMars people, died
suddenly at his home in Cherokee on Monday. The Cherokee Times says:
C. W. Gilbert died at his home, 705 West Cherry street, at 9:25 this
morning at the age of 42 years. He is survived by Mrs. Gilbert and
three sons, Leslie, Rowland, and Gerald, all at home.
For twenty-five years deceased had been in the employment of the
Illinois Central, working at Cleghorn and LeMars before coming to
Cherokee to take the position of section foreman. In August 1916 he was
promoted to road supervisor, a position he had since held.
M. Kennedy, of Remsen, was visiting LeMars friends on Tuesday.
C. J. Eyres will have a Poland China brood sow sale February 10th.