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From the LeMars Sentinel, Tuesday, March 4, 1930, Page 1, Column 2:

LONG RESIDENT SIOUX COUNTY
Mrs. Moir Was Wife of Well Known Stockman,
Formerly of Carnes

     The funeral of Mrs. P. W. Moir was held at the First Presbyterian
church Saturday at 2 p.m.  It was largely attended by relatives and
friends.  Dr. J. James DePree officiated.
     Elizabeth F. Moir passed away at her home in Mitchell, S. D.,
February 27, 1930, after a lingering illness.  She was born December 17,
1885, in Hadley, Minn., and moved with her parents to Sioux county where
she grew to womanhood.  She was confirmed in St. Paul's Episcopal
church, of Sioux City.  December 11, 1906, she was united in marriage to
P. W. Moir.
     About three years ago they moved to Mitchell where they have since
made their home.
     A loving and devoted wife and mother, she leaves to mourn her loss
a bereaved husband and five grown children, William Lawrence, Harold M.,
Louis P., Francis L., and Mabel L. Moir.  Also her father and
stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sardeson, a sister Mrs. Olive Monroe and
four brothers, Merrill (sic--Merrell), Steward (sic--Stewart), and
Richard all of Sioux City and Stephen, of Chamberlain, S. D., and a
sister, Mrs. Florence Ganthier, of Pensacola, Florida, besides a host of
friends and acquaintances.  Her mother preceded her in death in January
1914.

The Semi-Weekly Sentinel, LeMars, Iowa
Friday, March 28, 1930

PLYMOUTH COUNTY NEWS

REMSEN: (Special Correspondence)

Barney May, of LeMars, visited in Remsen last Monday.

Mrs. Peter Delperdang and daughters, Irene and Evelyn, of Sioux City, were guests in the J.J. Lucas home last Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lloyd, Mrs. Lucy Lloyd and the Misses Edith and Adelaide Lloyd were LeMars visitors last Sunday evening.

Mrs. D.J. Thill, who has been a patient in the Sacred Heart hospital in LeMars for the past two weeks, is expected to be home Saturday. She submitted to a serious operation.

Mrs. Marie Kuhl and daughter, Charlotte, and son, John, of Alton, spent last Sunday as guests in the Clarence Groff home. Mrs. Groff is a daughter and sister of the Alton people.

Mr. and Mrs. John H. Beck departed for their home in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday after spending several days in the home of Mr. Beck's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Beck. Mr. Beck is now in the insurance business.

Mrs. Clarence Groff, who had been a patient at the LeMars hospital for two weeks following the birth of a son who survived birth only two days, was able to return to her home in Remsen last Thursday afternoon.

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Stoos, Miss Florentine Stoos and Mrs. J.P. Arens drove to LeMars last Sunday afternoon to visit with Mrs. John Stoos, who is a patient at the Sacred Heart Hospital. Mrs. Stoos is improving favorably under doctor's care.

Mrs. Mike Goebel, who submitted to a serious operation at the Sacred Heart hospital in LeMars recently, is making very favorable progress toward recovery, according to reports from the hospital. Her many friends are expecting her home in another two weeks.

Byron Bushgens, who recently sold his harness shop at Holstein, Iowa, and is temporarily assisting his father, C. Bushgens, here in the harness business visited with Mrs. Bushgens at LeMars last Sunday. Mrs. Bushgens is temporarily making her home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Weber.

Miss Wanda Lamberto arrived home from Chicago last Saturday and visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Lamberto, until Sunday evening. Miss Labmerto is attending the nurse's training school at St. Francis hospital at Chicago and surprised her folks with her visit by taking advantage of the I.C. excursion.
[I.C. referring to the Illinois Central train]

Arthur F. Moulder, who formerly was connected with the Akron Rendering Works is erecting a rendering plant in the Remsen-Kingsley district, which he intends to have ready for operation within a few days. The structure is located on the J.D. Cope farm, ten miles south of Remsen. Mr. Moulder is well acquainted with the business.

Henry Mohning, one of the pioneers of this county, celebrated his seventy-sixth birthday anniversary Monday. His immediate relatives gathered at his home spending the afternoon and evening at cards and visiting. Mr. Mohning came here in 1876, fifty four years ago. He farmed southwest of town for many years and retired twelve years ago.

Miss Myrtle Witt, of Remsen, together with Prof. and Mrs. E. Cates, of LeMars, drove to Lincoln, Neb., last Saturday to spend Sunday with Miss Vivian Witt, who is a student at a commercial college there. They returned home Sunday evening and were accompanied home by Miss Vivian, who will enjoy a week's vacation at her home.

Orville and Lois Recknagel, son and daughter of Leonard Recknagel, arrived in Remsen, Friday night, from their trip in California and other places of interest. There were gone ten weeks. In Long Beach they visited with their uncle, August Recknagel, who has been in business there for eight years. Then they traveled along the coast and into Mexico, Caladonia Islands and many other places of interest. Traveling through the mountains they were snow bound for four days and four nights. This and many other incidents gave the Remsen people a rare treat and they report having enjoyed their trip very much. Orville departed Wednesday for Omaha, whe4re he will resume his duties, working in a railroad office there, the job which he filled before and was kept for him during his absence.

Edward Haack, a farmer near Inwood and son of Mr. and Mrs. Claus Haak, Sr., of Remsen, died at his home last Saturday morning of pneumonia after an illness of but one week. He was 37 years old. Mr. Haack was born on a farm north of Remsen, January 24, 1893, and remained with his parents until the date of his marriage in 1916 to Hertha Jacobsen, of Inwood. The couple settled on a farm southwest of Remsen, where they spent several years and then moved to a farm near Inwood. The deceased is survived by his widow, one daughter, his parents, and three brothers and one sister. The daughter is Lorraine, five years old. The brothers are Adolph, Elmer, and Clarence Haak, and Mrs. William Raveling, all of Remsen vicinity. The funeral services were held in Inwood, Tuesday afternoon, and burial also took place there. A large number of relatives and old friends of Remsen and vicinity drove up to attend the services.

More than 200 friends and relatives gathered at the Union township consolidated school last Thursday evening and gave a miscellaneous shower for Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bohlke and family, of that vicinity, who lost their property in a fire on March 13, which destroyed the farmhouse and all it's contents. The family was left destitute and since then their friends have rallied to their assistance in a generous manner. During the evening the family was presented with scores of useful household gifts besides a purse of nearly $500. During the evening the guests enjoyed a moving picture program and some musical numbers, and later a luncheon, provided by the visitors, was prepared and served. The teachers of the school assisted in the progam and in preparing the luncheon. The Bohlke family had been making their home at the Wm Carel farm nearby, but Saturday night took occupancy of a temporary home built at the Oyens Lumber Co. yards. The building is a 12 x 20 auto shed. They will use as a home until the farm owner replaces the house.

More interest was added to the present local political campaign with the announcement yesterday that Councilman J.B. Mayrose is to be a candidate for the office of mayor. His decision was made long after the legal time for filing, and his name will not appear on the official ballot. Mr. Mayrose will make the race on the People's ticket. Following the withdrawal of Mayor Barney Bunkers a week ago. J. F. Gamerdinger filed as a candidate for mayor. There was strong opposition to some of the other candidates on the Citizen's ticket and a group of local politicians got together and formed a People's ticket, which however lacked a candidate for mayor.

SENEY: (Special Correspondence)

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Reeves entertained their son, W. H. Reeves and family, at a dinner Sunday in honor Mr. Reeves' eighty-third birthday.

Wm. Price, of Fairfield, is visiting in the home of his sister, Mrs. Z. Rayburn. He arrived on Tuesday and attended the funeral services of Mr. Rayburn on Thursday.

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Buss died Monday morning in St. Joseph's hospital in Sioux City. Mrs. Buss is still in the hospital but doings as well as can be expected.

FREDONIA: (Special Correspondence)

    A number of people attend the funeral of the infant son
of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Buss at LeMars Monday afternoon.
(Note--this child's name was Harvey D. Buss, Jr.)

BRUNSVILLE: (Special Correspondence)

Wm. Dirks and son, of Ireton, were Brunsville visitors on Saturday.

Wm. Dirks, of Akron, was a visitor at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Dirks, on Monday.

Ed. Mattas, of near Merrill, was a visitor in the home of his sister, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Marienau, on Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. Dick Frerichs and family, of Struble, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Frerichs on Sunday.

Ernest Marienau, Jr., has been helping Herman Harms north of town with his farm work the past few days.

Mr. and Mrs. George Renken, of Struble, were visitors in the home of Mrs. Renken's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cassens, Sunday.

Mrs. Joe Mattas and sons, of near Merrill, were visitors in the home of her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Marienau, and family on Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Oltman, of Grant township, and Miss Lena Ommen, of LeMars, were visitors in the Carl Oltman home on Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Simeon and daughter, Alvina, and Mrs. Diedier were guests at the J.P. Diedier home in Sioux City, Sunday, where Mrs. Diedier remained to make her home for a few weeks.

Mr. and Mrs. John Dirks and daughter, Johanna, and Miss Katie Marienau were visiting at the home of their son, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dirks, in Hawarden on Sunday. At this writing Mrs. Fred Dirks is getting along as well as can be expected.

A large number of friends from here drove to the Herman Melnen home near Akron, Saturday evening, to remind him of his birthday. The evening was spent in dancing and cards after which a luncheon was served and the guests departed wishing Herman many more happy birthdays.

Luther League of St. Peter's Lutheran Church met at the church basement on Sunday evening with Miss Johanna Dirks entertaining. All members were present and also several friends. After their regular meeting the evening was spent playing games, after which a luncheon was served.

NAME COLLEGE BENEFICIARY
Zwingle Rayburn, of Seney, Leaves Large Bequest to Morningside
WELL KNOWN FARMER
Was Resident Here For Forty-Four Years
     Death Monday claimed Z. Rayburn, 72 years old, widely known farmer
and old resident of Elgin township, at his home in Seney.

     Zwingle Rayburn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rayburn, was born in Towanda,
Ill., on September 6, 1857, and died on March 24, at 5:45 p.m., at the
age of 72 years, 6 months and 18 days.  On September 23, 1885, he was
married to Miss Susan Price, of Bloomington, Ill.  Leaving Towanda on
their wedding day in search of a home, they visited in different parts
of North Dakota, finally coming into Iowa and purchased a farm north of
Seney, moving there on February 17, 1886.  After living there sixteen
years they moved to Seney twenty-nine years ago where they have resided
since until the time of his death.  His health broke a year and a half
ago but his illness was not counted serious until January 2 when he
entered the Methodist hospital in Sioux City for an examination.  Here
the seriousness of the case was learned.  The examination showed a
complication of diseases which were impossible to overcome due to his
advanced age.  Everything was done that could be in the way of medical
skill and nursing but he gradually grew weaker until the end came.
     He joined the Presbyterian church the second year after coming to
Iowa and later joined the Methodist church in Seney, of which he
remained a very active and true member.  During this period he was
Sunday school superintendent for a number of years, a member of the
board of trustees and chairman of the official board for many years.  He
leaves to mourn his loss, his widow, two daughters, Mrs. J. H. Daugherty
and Mrs. John Lancaster, Jr., both of Seney.  Three brothers, M. L.
Rayburn, of LeMars, Chalmers Rayburn, of Newton, Kansas, and Duff
Rayburn of Lexington, Ill. beside other relatives and a host of friends.
     Final services were held in the Methodist church at Seney at 1:30
o'clock Thursday afternoon, Rev. M. L. Metcalf having charge.  The male
quartet sang three selections.  The pallbearers were  J. J. Deegan,
Irving McArthur, E. D. Buss, John Osborne, Wm. Hawkins and Jake
Berkenpas.
     Burial was made in the LeMars cemetery.
     Morningside college in Sioux City has been named the beneficiary of
$30,000 in the will of the late Z. Rayburn of Seney.
     Mr. Rayburn had long been an ardent supporter of both the college
and the Methodist hospital of Sioux City.  He was one of the earliest
farmers of Plymouth county and had established an enviable reputation as
a successful farmer in this territory.
     According to the terms of the will, the college will receive the
$30,000 with no restrictions, but will not be able to hold a clear claim
to the fund until the death of Mrs. Susan B. Rayburn, widow of the
donor.
     In addition to various contributions to the college, Mr. Rayburn
established a scholarship of $1,000 in 1910 for the aid of any deserving
student who was interested in Christian service.