MISCELLANEOUS: Mitchell County, Iowa MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION FROM AREA NEWSPAPERS DATE RANGE: 1857-1918 Including: I. Jurors, 1906 II. Reunion of Company K III. Marriages, 1879 IV. Marriages, 1905-1906 V. Marriages, Unknown Year VI. Mitchell (Town of), Remaining Letters, 1857 VII. Anniversary, 1910 VIII. Marriages, 1917-1918 IX. Birth Reporting Law, 1918 Information transcribed by M. O'Connor -- March 2003 ======================================================================== I. JURORS -- 1906 GRAND JURORS FOR THE YEAR 1906 Camp A. Z. Otranto Groth Jacob St. Ansgar Torblaa Ole Cedar Linderman Charles Osage, 4th ward Tibbets O. D. Mitchell Marr P. J. Douglas Pingre A. Jenkins Corbett John Wayne Colton Ben E. Lincoln Hobkirk W. J. Burr Oak Schillinger Paul Newburg PETIT JURORS FOR JANUARY TERM 1906 Lee J. C. Orchard Stringer C. B. Osage Cutting F. A. Riceville Sheldon H. E. Osage Sullivan John Osage Dickson J. B. Osage Steele R. E. McIntire Larson J. M. Lyle Jacobs Charles Osage Stokes A. R. Mitchell Gutches W. W. Osage McLaughlin Ed David Cleveland M. Mitchell Kelley T. E. Elma Sedfelt Otto St. Ansgar Clauson Jacob Stacyville Smith John Little Cedar Laughlin J. H. Osage Pitzen Nicholas Stacyville Roe W. Riceville McGille E. E. Orchard Johnson Nels Osage ===================================================== II. REUNION OF COMPANY K In 1862, Mitchell County's own Company K. of the 27th Iowa Infantry entered the service. After three years of service and after the war closed, many of the company returned to Mitchell County. A few are left in the county, a few other are scattered in other states. To all who remain, the chance to meet is one of the happiest events of their lives. Every year or two as large a number as can get together with their wives at one of the homes in Osage. Tuesday, the 23rd, such a gathering occurred at the hospitable home of George T. Frazee one of the members of Co. G. of the same Regiment. Sergeant S. A. Carter, to his comrades know as "Dell" Carter of Co. K, with his wife came from their home at Coleman, S.D. and they were the guests of honor. Mrs. Carter was a Miss Drake, her girlhood home having been in Burr Oak township from which about twenty-five boys enlisted in the war. Those present Tuesday were S. A. Carter and wife; Henry Drake, Hi Wynn, Charles Sweney and wife, John B. Ryndes and wife, Horace Piper of Mitchell, C. H. Davis and wife, B. C. Hutchins and wife, Austin H. White and wife, J. H. Sweney and the host and hostess G. T. Frazee and wife. ============================================================ III. MARRIAGES -- 1879 GRAHAM-STOKES -- November 6, 1879, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. Nathanial Rye, James R. Graham to Clara A. Stokes. DILLAGE-MORRISEY -- At the catholic church, New Haven, Ia., by Father Sanders on Sunday, November 9, 1879, Mr Lewis Dillage of Osage and Miss Mary Morrisey, of Burr Oak township. ADDINGTON-ROLFE -- In Stacyville, at the residence of the bride's parents, November 10, 1879, by Rev. W. H. Barrows, Mr. F. E. Addington and Miss Alice M. Rolfe. MORRIS-WONDSON -- At the Central House in Osage, November 16th, by Rev. A. Buxh, Mr. E. H. Morris and Miss Lyetta Wondson, both of Jenkins. (Nov. 20, 1879) RICKER-DELZELL- At the residence of the bride's parents, in Schnectady, N.Y. by the Rev. Dr. Payne, Frank Ricker of Osage, Iowa, and Miss Mary F. Delzell, of Schnectady. ============================================================ IV. MARRIAGES -- 1905-1906 LUND-SHEEHAN A quiet but exceedingly pleasant affair occurred at the fine country home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Sheehan on New Year's day when in the presence of relatives and a few intimate friends, their daughter, Minnie G., was given in marriage to Mr. John P. Lund. At precisely 2:30 p.m. the young couple entered the parlor, which had been appropriately decorated with holly, carnations and roses, taking the place appointed them. After a brief address and prayer their mutual vows were exchanged, and the ring, the symbol of eternity was placed by the groom upon the finger of his bride as a token and a pledge that the beginning and the end should be the same; after which the officiating minister, Rev. W. S. Ralph, expressing the wish that that which the act so happily symbolized might be the result of the promises just exchanged, and of the union thus consummated, pronounced the formal words that sealed them husband and wife. Neither bride nor groom need any introduction to Osage people. The former has always lived among them, has been both an honored pupil and teacher in the city schools, faithful, efficient and much beloved. The groom was reared in the nearby city of St. Ansgar, is a graduate of the agricultural college at Ames, and afterwards had charge of the schools of his home city, whence, owing to his excellent work there, he was called to a position in our own city schools, which he resigned less than a year ago to enter a promising field of mercantile pursuits which opened to him in St. Ansgar. The young couple go immediately to the home the groom has prepared at this place of business and so enter upon the joys and responsibilities of home, life together. The best wishes of scores of friends will go with them. (Jan. 4, 1905) DOANE-MYRICK A quiet home wedding occurred at the residence of Mr. Charles Myrick near Little Cedar, Wednesday, January 17, 1906. Miss Mary Myrick was given in marriage to Mr. Lou M. Doane. The ceremony was solemnized by Rev. Jay A. Lopham in the presence of the families of the bride and groom. A bountiful wedding dinner and social cheer followed the marriage ceremony. The bride is well known and respected by all who know her in Mitchell county, where she has lived for more that twenty years. The bridegroom comes from a Vermont Yankee home. He is hearty, and whole-souled, honest and industrious, a general favorite. The happy couple will remain a few weeks among many relatives and friends and then will go to make their home in Washington. They take with them many beautiful wedding gifts, and the best wishes will go with them from the News and many their friends. STILLMAN-PALMER Yesterday, December 6, (1905), at noon the home of the bride's parents in Ottumwa, Iowa, occured the marriage of Miss Florence Palmer and Mr. Lee Stillman of this city. Lee is well known here and is one of the model young men of the town. He is a young fellow of no bad habits and is worthy of this excellent young lady he has won. It was to have been a large wedding but on account of the death of the groom's grandfather, Samuel Sides, the invitation were withdrawn and only the immediate family were present. The young couple will go from there to Omaha where they will remain over Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Sides, then they will go to California to spend the winter. Lee's many friends here extend congratulations and best wishes for a bon voyage through life. HUBBARD-TURNER On last Wednesday evening, November 1, 1905, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Turner, on west State street occurred the marriage of their daughter, Alice and Mr. Edward J. Hubbard. Only the immediate relatives of the couple were present to witness the ceremony which was performed at half past eight by Rev. Steelman of the Baptist church. It was a quiet wedding but marked by simple beauty. The bride is a refined, modest young lady who has all the good womanly traits to make a home beautiful for a life companion. She was an employee of this office for some time and we know her to be all that anyone could wish for. The groom is an energetic young man of good habits and will make a good provider. He is one of the faithful clerks at the Fautless grocery. They went to keeping house at once. They have the congratulations of the News beside those a number of friends. BOECK-ASHMORE A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Ashmore in Rock on Wednesday October 25, 1905, when their eldest daughter, Cassie, was given in marriage to Mr. Clarence Boeck of Cedar. Shortly before 12 o'clock, the soft sweet notes of Lohengrins Bridal March, played by Miss Laura Cordes of Mitchell, announced the entrance of the happy couple from the hall into the parlor, where they were preceded by the minister to a dainty bower of ferns, autumn leaves, potted plants and cut flowers. In a few well chosen words Rev. A.K. Williams of Nora Springs, pronounced them man and wife, making use of the solemn and impressive ring service. If there were tears there was also laughter, and after hearty congratulations the guests entered - the dining room and were served to a three course dinner. The color scheme of pink and white was nicely carried out in the dining room and south parlor while autumn leaves were in profusion throughout the rooms. The bride was charmingly gowned in white sild and carried pink roses, while the groom wore the conventional black. The gifts were many and useful, among them being a deed to forty acres of land from the groom's parents. Mr Boeck is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. William Boeck of Cedar, and a young man of sterling worth and keen business ability; while Miss Ashmore is a young lady of many accomplishments well versed in all the lines of housekeeping--woman's noblest art. After November 10th they will be at home to their many friends on their farm in Cedar. We wish for them long years of happiness and prosperity. (Nov. 2, 1905) STOUGHTON-HIGGINS Last Saturday, October 21st. (1905), Mr. Herbert L. Stoughton and Miss Elizabeth Y. Higgins were happily married at the home of the bride's brother, Mr. Arthur M. Higgins, at Minnetonka, Minnesota. The ceremony uniting these two estimable young people was performed by Rev. W. S. Ralph, pastor of the Universalist church of this city. To avoid a company of young people who had gathered at the depot to see they off they drove to Hopkins to take the train for home where they arrived Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs Stoughton will be at home at the G. M. Stoughton residence after November 1st. The bride is a native of New York state, but had been a resident of Minneapolis for some time. She is a graduate of the high school and took a three years course at the university where she met Mr. Stoughton and formed the acquaintance which ripened into love. Of Mr. Stoughton he is too well known to need extended notice. He is known as a thoroughly reliable young man of more than ordinary ability, and those who know him confidently expect that he will make for himself a high place in his chosen profession of the law. The News extends congratulations and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Stoughton. Among those present from here to attend the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Stoughton, father and mother of the groom, Mrs. Clarinda Hitchcock, Miss Augusta Hitchcock, Miss Helen Hitchcock, Glane Stoughton and Rev. and Mrs. W. S. Ralph. WHITNEY-BAUMAN Yesterday morning at ten o'clock at the Methodist parsonage occurred the marriage of Miss Rose Bauman of this city and Mr. Floyd Whitney of Mitchell, Rev. Frank P. Shaffer officiating. The bride was dressed in her traveling suit and look very attractive. The service was simple and was performed in the presence of only the near relatives of the contracting parties. The couple left on the noon train for their future home in California. The bride is well known here and is one of the model young ladies who has a host of friends in Osage and vicinity to wish her happiness and prosperity. The groom is a young man worthy of the bride he has chosen. (Oct. 26, 1905) JOYCE-MARK Tuesday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs Mark southeast of town occurred the marriage of their daughter, Barbara, to Mr. Thomas P. Joyce. The ceremony was performed at eight o'clock by Father Martin in the presence of just the near relatives and a few friends and the happy couple left on the noon train for Wisconsin where they will go to keeping house at once on a farm owned by the groom. The best wishes of many friends go with them. (Oct. 26, 1905) Mrs. Nellie Giblin arrived Tuesday, from Oklahoma and that afternoon was united in marriage with Mr. Earl Cleveland of Nashua, at the office of Justice H. G. Bartlett. They left on the four o'clock train that afternoon for Nashua. (Oct. 26, 1905) Marriage licenses have been issued this week to Harry Cowan, 34 to Nellie Walker, 27; Thomas Joyce, 34 to Barbara Mark, 28; Clarence Boeck, 21, to Cassie Ashmore, 19; Earl Cleveland, 24, to Nellie Giblin, 32; Floyd Whitney 24, to Rose Bauman, 23. (Oct. 26, 1905) HENDERSON-TUCKER Two of our young people went down to Waverly last Saturday and were united in marriage in the parlors of the Baptist parsonage by Rev. D. L. Coon. The contracting parties to this happy event were George C. Henderson and Fern B. Tucker. After the ceremony the happy couple indulged in a wedding dinner at the Fortner House. They were both born and raised in the vicinity of Osage and their families are well known here. Their large circle of friends wish them prosperity in their new life. They returned to Osage on the evening train and are living at the home of Mr. Bucknam in the South part of town, where the groom has employment. CARVER-SWANN November 21 1905, was a joyous occasion at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Swann near New Haven, when Miss Mable Bertha Swann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Swann was given in marriage to Mr. Frank W. Carver of Spencer, Iowa. A large number of relatives and friends were present to witness the ceremony, which occurred at 8:30 p.m., the wedding march being played by Miss Greta Schultheis. Mr. Bert Champion as best man and Eva Smith as bridesmaid stood with the bride and groom at the marriage altar where Rev. Jay A. Lapham spoke the words that made them husband and wife. The bride wore a beautiful white silk dress. She was born in New Haven, was educated in our public schools and in the Cedar Valley Seminary. For several terms Mrs. Carver has been a successful teacher in Mitchell county, beloved by both parents and children. Mr. Carver is a stirring and promising young farmer. In addition to study in the public schools he enjoyed some study in college. Many beautiful presents came to the happy couple from the friends who had gathered from Osage, Brownsville, and near home. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fessenmeyer were present from Des Moines. Mr. and Mrs. Carver left Wednesday for their new home near Byron, Minnesota, followed by hearty good wishes from many friends. SHERWIN-NADEN Last Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N.S. Naden on east Main street occurred the marriage of their eldest daughter Pearl, to Carl Sherwin. It was a quiet wedding, witnessed only by the immediate family, and the ceremony was performed by Rev. Shaffer, using the simple ring service. Mingled with the joy, was a sadness caused by the death of the groom's father a few days pervious. The wedding was to have been postponed but according to the wish of the groom's family the ceremony was performed at the appointed time in as quiet a manner as was possible. The couple went immediately to Mr. Sherwin's home near Orchard and will remain there until other arrangements can be made. Both of these young people are well known here and are surrounded by a large circle of friends who wish them a happy and prosperous life. They are well liked by all and their married life promises to be a happy union. (November 30, 1905) MARSON-VIRCHOW Monday evening, Dec. 20, 1905, at the Lutheran parsonage, occurred the marriage of Miss Amanda Christiansen to Mr. John Harlis, both of Osage. The bride was attended by Miss Bertha Wright, who acted as bridesmaid, and Charlie Christianson, as best man, attended the groom. A small company of relatives and friends were present to witness the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. Urnes. Both of these young people are well known in Osage, where they have always made their home, and are very popular in their social set. The bride is a competent, energetic young lady and will make a pleasant home for her companion. The groom has a position with the Editor Cigar Co. and is a young man worthy of his bride. They will make their home here, and will reside in the First Ward. MOODY-TOWNER At the close of the day yesterday, December 20, 1905, one of the most perfect days which could be given for winter, occurred an event which was the wedding uniting the lives of two of our most highly esteemed young people. The bareness of nature displayed outside only added to the brightness within and everything about seemed to enter into the joyous occasion. About sixty guests including the near relatives and most intimate friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Towner, on Main and Fourth streets, to witness the marriage of Mr. Towner's sister, Miss Grace Towner, to Mr. Garfield Moody. At exactly the appointed hour, eight o'clock as Lohengrin's wedding march was being played by Mrs. W. J. Towner, in step to the sweet strains of the music three young ladies, Mayme Towner, Kate Fonda, and Maude McGinty, entered the rooms bearing the white ribbons which made an isle for the bridal couple who followed unattended and took their appointed places amid a profusion of palms and white cut flowers, where Rev. Frank P. Shaffer of the Methodist Episcopal church conducted the simple and effective service which united the young lives. Immediately following the service the relatives and friends gathered before them and extended their congratulations for a life full of joy and prosperity. The company was then invited to the dining room where elaborate wedding refreshments were served by the Misses Mayme Towner, Kate Fonda and Maude McGinty. The rooms were beautifully decorated with ferns, flowers and holly, an appropriate decoration for the Christmas time, and the whole scene was a beautiful picture to look upon. The bride wore a handsome gown of white Persian lawn trimmed in Princess Louise hand made lace and carried a showering bouquet of white hyacinths. The groom wore ---- (missing) The bride is the second daughter of C. C. Towner and is very well and favorably know in Osage as her life has been spent here. She is a young woman richly endowed with gifts of character and is very popular among her friends with whom she has always been a favorite. The groom is a young man of excellent qualities and ability. He is a successful young farmer and has a cozy comfortable home just out of town on North Tenth street, all furnished and ready for occupancy where they will be at home to their numerous friends after January 15, 1906. They left on the midnight train for a short wedding trip. They received a number of useful and beautiful gifts showing the esteem of their many friends. There were a number of out of town guests at the wedding. Among the number were Mrs. R. O. LeBarron of Mitchell, Hon. W. B. Towner, Mrs. McCammond and Mr. and Mrs Eugene W. Holbrook of Charles City, Mrs Ed Towner and family and Mrs Mary Crawford of Floyd. FULLER-PIERCE Last Friday morning, December 15th, at the Methodist parsonage here was the scene of a quiet wedding when Rev. F. P. Shaffer spoke the few words that united the lives of Frank Fuller of David and Lula Pierce of LeRoy, Minn. These two are not know here but appeared to be fine young people and were supremely happy. We all offer best wishes and congratulations. (Dec. 21, 1905) ============================================================ V. MARRIAGES -- Unknown Year An Orchard Girl is Wed Miss Pearl Balsley and Calvin Boone Take Vows at Waterloo Thursday Waterloo Reporter: Rev. William F. Spry, officiated at the first marriage ceremony to be performed in the new First Methodist church yesterday at high noon when he joined in marriage, Miss Pearl Balsley of Osage and Calvin Boone, of Waterloo. The bride's sister, Miss Edna Bailey, who served as bridesmaid, came to Waterloo yesterday morning. Franklin Boone, brother of the groom, was groomsman. Immediately after the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the home of Mrs. M. Bennett on Jefferson Street, where the wedding breakfast was served. Mr Boone's parents live in Waynesboro, Pa, but he has been in Iowa for several years, being employed at Vinton previous to his coming to Waterloo over a year ago. He is one of the efficient clerks in the W.C. Brown's shoe store and has many friends here to wish him happiness and extend a welcome to his bride. They will begin housekeeping at 234 West Second street. Both the bride and groom mentioned above are well known in this community. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Balsley of Orchard and has been frequently employed in this city in the capacity of nurse. Mr. Boone made many friends here while manager of the Family Shoe Store a short time ago. The many friends of both will hasten to extend congratulations and best wishes. NADEN-BROWN There seems to have been an unusual interest taken in this wedding. Whether it is due to the - and popularity of the groom or the charming qualities of the bride, it is hard to say. At any rate there is general approval of the marriage of Miss Maude Naden and Mr Arnold E. Brown which took place a the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. N.S. Naden at 6:00 o'clock last evening with Rev. F. McCourt as the officiating clergyman. The ceremony was performed in the presence of about fifty relatives and friends, several being from out of town. Mrs and Mrs Brown are general favorites. Both have lived in this county all of their lives and will now establish a home of their own in this city. Miss Naden is a member of one of the oldest families in the county. For several years she has been a valued employee of the telephone company and by her courteous lady-like deportment has won a wide circle of friends who are sure she will be just right as a wife and home maker. Mr. Brown also coming from pioneer stock, is a graduate of the law department of the State University, for six years held the office of Clerk of Court and is now established in the practice of law as the junior member of the firm of Stoughton & Brown. After a short honeymoon trip Mr and Mrs Brown will be at home in the Oscar Jacobs home on Pleasant Street. ============================================================ VI. LETTERS -- 1857 A list of Letters remaining in the Post Office at Mitchell, for the quarter ending January 1st 1857: Barnard, John M. Hill, W. A. Roberts, Henry Butler, W. S. House, Watson J. Smith, David N. Barst, James Johnson, Thomas Smith, Mrs J. McCarty, John Johnson, William Still, Henry W. Chase, Liberty A. Kleppe, Trond R. Smith, Mrs. J. Cooper, Isaac Lewis, Elily B. Smith, W. L. Cowan, A. M. Little, William Statten, Levor L. Courts, Charles A. Lisco, William Torum, O. Derby, Charles A. Lamore, Wm. C. Thompson, Joshua Donaldson, A. E. Lyons, Sydney Vaughan, Hipribeth Densmore, Sarah A. Miller, Charles H. Vitt, Eberhard Garland, Charles Morris, Nancy Willett, Otho W. Hoer, J. M. Newcomb, H. C. Webster, George W. Hulse, Joseph Pirs, Johsaf Wilson, Robert Hollerstad, Halver Robertson, G. P. Wilson, George ============================================================ VII. ANNIVERSARY - 1910 WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Twenty-five years ago last Saturday Mr. George Catteau and Miss Ermina George were united in marriage by Rev. Kepple, then pastor of the Methodist church at New Haven. In commemoration of that event Mr. and Mrs. Catteau entertained about fifty of their friends last Monday evening. Light refreshments were served and an enjoyable evening was spent. (December 29, 1910.) ============================================================ VIII. MARRIAGES 1917-1918 CAMERON-BROWN NUPTIALS Miss Gladys Cameron Wedded to Mr. Harry Brown Last Wednesday Evening. A quiet holiday wedding occurred on Wednesday evening, December 26, 1917, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Dammen when their daughter, Gladys Pearl Cameron, was united in marriage with Mr. Harry Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Brown. The ceremony was performed by Rev. William Galbreth, of St. Ansgar, in the presence of about thirty-five guests. The bride was attired in a pretty gown of white silk crepe-de-chine and carried a shower bouquet of sweet peas and maiden-hair ferns. The present consisted mostly of silver, linen and money. These worthy young people have lived in the Mitchell community for several years and are so well and favorably known that they need no introduction. A large circle of friends join in congratulations. They will be at home after March 1st of the Dike farm now occupied by the groom's father. ESTHER LARSON MARRIED Wedded to James P. Cashman, of Elma at Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday Morning Miss Esther Larson was married to Mr. James P.Cashman Tuesday morning at 6:45 o'clock at the Sacred Heart church, the Rev. J.P. Martin officiating. The ceremony was witnessed by the mother of the bride, Mrs. Carl G. Larson; Mr. and Mrs. Ole Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Worseldine, Clifford Larson, brother of the bride, Misses Matie Pierson, and Winnie and Vera Sullivan; parents of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cashman; sister, Grace, of Cedar Rapids; brother, Ed; cousins Stella and Rachel Cashman. Miss Winnie Sullivan played the piano and Miss Grace Cashman sang. Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was enjoyed by the party at the Cleveland hotel. An 8 o'clock dinner had been given at the bride's home the preceding evening. The couple left on the Great Western Tuesday morning on an extended wedding trip through the west, with San Francisco, as their objective. Returning here after several weeks, they will make their home on their home on the farm of the groom's parents. They, with Ed Cashman, will operate this farm as well as the groom's own place adjoining it. The place is located seventeen miles straight east of Osage. The bride is well known locally, having made her home with her grandparents, Mr and Mrs. Ole Peterson, while attending the Seminary, and later, while employed here. After attending the Seminary here, she was graduated from the Charles City business college, and afterward worked in offices in this city up until last fall, working summers in the Gardner garage. Her parents moved here last fall. She is a young lady of many friends. The groom has been a frequent visitor here and is known as a young man of industry and good habits. (Jan. 9, 1918.) FRAZEE-EMBSHOFF NUPTIALS Miss Leota Frazee Wedded to Mrs. Arthur F. Embshoff Thursday evening Will Live in Cedar Rapids The marriage of Miss Leota Mae Frazee to Mr. Arthur C. Embshoff occurred at the home of the bride's parents in Osage last Thursday at 8 o'clock, being solemnized by Rev. Rolla Earl Brown, pastor of the First Baptist church. A few relatives and friends were present. The groom is a chemical engineer who has been a superintendent of the Lead & Zinc Company of Madelene Falls, Wash. He is a graduate of Purdue university. The bride is one of Osage's beautiful young ladies, the oldest daughter of our popular jeweler, Frank J. Frazee. The mother of the groom, who resides in Los Angeles, was present at the wedding and will go on to Chicago for a visit with a sister. The bride and groom also left on the train for Chicago for a brief honeymoon trip. After that they will begin their home life in Cedar Rapids, where the groom has a position with the Douglas company, engaged in manufacturing corn products. The bride will be much missed in her circle of friends here and among the members of the Philathea class of the Baptist church, of which she was a esteemed member. A large host of friends will wish them Godspeed and every good thing. Miss Evalyn Swain Married to Thomas Hartley January 12, at Tacoma, Wash. (1918) At hand is an announcement of the wedding of Miss Evalyn Thankful Swain to Mr. Thomas Hartley, which took place on January 12, at Tacoma, Wash., where Miss Swain has been making her home with her sister, Mrs. Hebert Campbell. Miss Swain is one of our Osage girls who is truly worth of a bright future. She was born and brought up here, and educated in the public schools. The last two years prior to her leaving the city, she was a most efficient drygoods saleslady at the Daylight store. After the death of her mother, which broke up the home, she was in a number of Osage homes, where by her winsome ways she greatly endeared herself. She has a host of Osage friends who wish her the best of happiness in life. STACYVILLE COUPLE MARRIED HERE LAST WEEK TUESDAY Miss Esther Shotliff and Maurice Albertson were married at Osage last Tuesday. The young couple will make their home here, the groom having recently purchased the George Penney barber shop--Stacyville Corres. (Feb. 6, 1918.) McINTIRE YOUNG PEOPLE WED AND SURPRISE FRIENDS Miss Grace Grisdale and Joseph Sanders stole a march on their relatives and friends here January 25, going to New Hampton, where they were united in marriage. They were not alone in the act, they making only one part of the double wedding solemnized there. Miss Manilla Short and Mr. Hale Fuller was the other guilty party, whose marriage we mentioned last week. Mr. and Mrs. Sanders departed last Sunday on a honeymoon trip on which they will visit the former's parents and the latter's father. Their large circle of McIntire friends wish them a full share of life's richest blessings.--McIntire Corres. (1918) ============================================================ IX. Birth Reporting Law, 1918 NEW BIRTH LAW EFFECTIVE JAN. 1. Births During 1917 Still to Be Reported to Assessor as Before The last general assembly of Iowa enacted a new law, as to registration of births, which law will be effective January 1, 1918. One of the provisions of the new law is that the clerk of the district court shall inform the people in general in his county as to the new law. This newspaper space has therefore, been asked for, in order that the readers of this paper may learn of the new law. If they have not already been informed. All persons interested are asked to read the following two sections of the law: Sect. 5. That for the complete proper registration of births, for legal, sanitary and statistical purposes the clerk of the district court of each county shall be the county registrar, and it shall be his duty to inform all physicians, midwives, should there be any midwives, and the people in general in his county that all births must be properly reported to the clerk of the district court in the manner prescribed in section six (6) of this act. Sect. 6. That a certificate of birth of the standard form adopted by the United States Census Bureau shall be made out by the physician, midwife, or other person attending the birth of every child born in the state of Iowa or in default of such person by the parent, householder, superintendent of an institution, or other responsible person and filed with the clerk of the district court in the county where the child is born within ten (10) days after birth. In case the child is not named, the clerk of the district court shall deliver a supplemental blank for report of given name to the person filing the certificate, to be filled out and returned as soon as the child shall be named, and which shall be attached to the birth certificate of the child which has been previously reported and not named. The difference between the new law and the old law is principally that under the old law births are reported to the assessors and under the new law the birth is certified to the clerk of the district court within ten days after the birth. All births during the year, 1917, are to be reported to the assessors as heretofore. In order to facilitate the work, it is desired that the child in question be named before the certificate is sent in. The record will then be complete and no supplemental report will be necessary. A bulletin of full instructions may be obtained by addressing: Dr. Guliford H. 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