01 Jun 1934, LeMars Sentinel, Page 1, Column 7
THREAT LETTER CASE PUT OFF; FEDERAL COURT POSTPONES HEARING AGAINST WOMAN
One of the few cases in federal court which were not disposed of this term
and which have been continued until the October term of court, is a charge
against Mrs. Maud Buss, wife of Ed Buss, a Plymouth County farmer, alleging
that she sent a letter of extortion through the mails, says the Sioux City
Journal.
Mrs. Buss refused to plead guilty to the charge so the government allowed
the case to be continued until next term. The letter set out in the
indictment which Mrs. Buss is alleged to have sent her brother-in-law, Harry
Buss, September 1933 follows:
"Dear Sir -You are notified by the Farmer's Holiday group that unless you
release the judgment against Ed Buss and annul the foreclosure proceedings
against the Lancaster estate, within ten days from the day of notice, you
will be taken for a ride and not left to walk home like Bradley was, but
brought home in a black coach and your home will be dynamited regardless of
life.
You were a Farmers Union man and last fall when the strike was on you turned
traitor. You smuggled your produce to market. Your wife ridiculed us on the
streets of LeMars at a Farm Bureau dance. This summer during the controversy
she called members of our group everything but respectable citizens, some of
these men being your neighbors. Now you think this is a big bluff, but if we
don't get you before we will get you after. We got Martin where we want him,
but we'll have you six feet under ground if you continue this. Remember you
are dealing with people that have a thousand friends to your one. This being
the Lancasters . Act at once if you regard life worth anything and notify
Attorney Miller in regard to your action."
Hinton Progress , June 7, 1934
Heart Attack Proves Fatal to E. A. Ideker
Death came suddenly to Edmund A. Ideker, residing at 234 Second Avenue, SE,
Thursday morning. Mr. Ideker retired Wednesday night in his apparently usual
good health. Early in the morning he suffered an attack of heart trouble and
passed away within half an hour. His sudden death came as a great shock to
his family and friends.
Edmond A. Ideker lived practically all his life in Plymouth county. He was
born June 28, 1879, at Guttenburg, Iowa, and in 1882 came with his parents,
the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ideker, to LeMars. The family bought land in
Lincoln township and was successful in farming operations.
Edmond Ideker grew to manhood on the farm, receiving his education in the
public schools. When a youth while engaged in haying, he suffered a sun
stroke, and because of that came to LeMars to engage in less arduous work
and lived here ever since.
He was united in marriage August 30, 1910, with Miss Catherine Newmann, who
with one daughter, Myrna, survives him. He also leaves his stepmother, Mrs.
Henry Ideker; one sister, Mrs. Marie Muecke; three brothers, Herman and
Fremont of this county, and Henry L. Ideker, of Sioux City.
Mr. Ideker was a good citizen and enjoyed a large acquaintance. He was
friendly and neighborly, a devoted son, husband and father.
The funeral was held at St. John's Lutheran church, Rev. J.J. Vollmar,
pastor, officiating, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. - LeMars Sentinel
Hinton Progress
June 28, 1934
ANSWERS SUMMONS
O. C. BROWN
The death of O. C. Brown, which occurred in the Methodist hospital at Sioux
City, June 24, 1934, at the age of 75 years, came as a shock to his many
friends, as he, apparently had been in his usual good health until a few
days before he submitted to an operation for liver trouble.
Mr. Brown had been a citizen of Plymouth county for more than a half
century, and gave his life's work to farming operations and other lines of
business that is a part of the program of developing a community. He was a
prominent man, taking part in civic and social affairs and giving freely of
his time and finance when it was for the betterment of conditions for his
friends and community. He enjoyed a wide acquaintance and the friendship of
many.
Oliver C. Brown, son of John and Sarah Brown, was born in Carroll county,
Illinois, December 29, 1858, where he matured to manhood, and on February
15, 1883, he was united in marriage to Miss Katherine Lamp, and with his
bride, came to Plymouth county where they located the same year, settling
near Hinton, and later locations were in Stanton and America townships. He
engaged in farming for many years in this county and was successful. In
1907, Mr. Brown entered the banking business at Hinton and during the
following years continued to supervise the handling of his farms and
livestock, and also established a garage and automobile business here.
During his many useful years, Mr. Brown was chosen for positions of trust in
the various communities in which he lived and was known as a man of
integrity. He chose to face the facts of life, whatever they were, and
always with a spirit of optimism. The deceased rightfully enjoyed the
respect of all who knew him. He was a member of the Floyd Valley I.O.O.F.
lodge and a trustee of the Hinton Methodist church and was active in his
interest in the affairs of the church.
On February 15, 1933, Mr. and Mrs. Brown celebrated their golden wedding
anniversary, surrounded by their children and their families and amide the
congratulations of their friends.
He is survived by his wife; four sons, Clyde and Clarence Brown, of Hinton;
Harry Brown of Sioux City; Milton Brown, of Sheldon; and two brothers,
George Brown, of Hinton and Charles Brown of Newell, Iowa; and eight
grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, from the home at 1:30, and
from the Methodist church at 2:00, with Rev. W. E. Ellison, pastor of the
church, and Rev. Henry Albertson, former pastor, officiating. Burial was
made in the family plot in the cemetery at LeMars, directed by Memorial
Chapel of Sioux City.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our friends for their acts of kindness extended to us at
the time of the death of our husband and father. Mrs. O. C. Brown and
Family.
OLD RESIDENT CLAIMED BY DEATH
Mrs. George H. Bender passed to her eternal reward at her home near Hinton
about 7:30, Wednesday morning, June 27, after a lingering illness.
Elizabeth Blecker, daughter of August and Elizabeth Blecker was born at
Ponca, Nebr., May 20, 1869. In the early 80's she came with her parents to
Plymouth county. They settled near Merrill and there on March 11, 1894, she
was united in marriage with Mr. George H. Bender. For 40 years she has
lived among us, a most faithful and devoted wife and mother, a helpful
neighbor and true friend to us all.
She early came to know her Savior giving her whole life to His service,
uniting first with the Stanton Evangelical church, and after her marriage to
Brother Bender she transferred her membership to the Melbourne church, from
which she is now translated to be with the Saints in Heaven. Sister Bender
was a charter member of the Melbourne Woman's Missionary Society, and always
active in the home, in the church and in the community, for the extension of
our Lord's Kingdom. Her memory shall be always cherished as a precious
heritage by all who knew her.
Her's is the first death in the family. Our God has wonderfully blessed
this Christian home in thus sparing them to each other these many years.
There survive to mourn her departure, her husband, and their two children,
Mrs. E. T. Craig of Los Angeles, Calif., George Dewey Bender, and their
daughter-in-law, Mrs. Marian Bender. She leaves also two brothers and three
sisters: Henry Blecker, Toronto, S.D.; August Blecker, Santa Anna, Calif.;
Mrs. Philip Koenig, Seattle, Wash.; Mrs. George F. Spies, Merrill, Ia.; and
Miss Christina Blecker, LeMars, Ia.
The funeral will be Friday at 2 o'clock at the home and 2:30 at the
Melbourne church. Burial will be in the Melbourne cemetery. Music will be
by the male quartet and the pastor will be assisted by Rev. Karl Kaupp of
Stanton Evangelical church who was a former pastor at Melbourne.
The sincere sympathy of everyone who knew her is extended to the sorrowing
relatives in this their great bereavement. L.J. U. Smay, Pastor.