SARGENT NEWS AND OBITUARIES
FLINT RIDGE - The wooden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. A. Sargent celebrated March 31st was a very enjoyable time.
GONE - Frank L. Ferris, Esq., departed on Thursday for Hudson, Michigan, in which city he will wed Miss Susie Sargent, sister to Mrs. Emerson Eager of this city. The ceremony will take place on Dec. 15. Mr. Ferris is well known here, having been engaged in the practice of law in Huron and vicinity for some years. Miss Sargent will be remembered as the lady who for several months clerked in W. M. Cash's dry goods store. She has a large acquaintance here, who will join the Hudsonite in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Ferris all the happiness that it is possible for mortals to enjoy. Mr. and Mrs. Ferris will visit friends in Ohio before returning to Huron. They expect to arrive here about Jan. 15, and will go to housekeeping on Beech street. Mrs. Eager went with Mr. Ferris to be present at the wedding.
HURONITEMS
Frank L. Ferris and wife left on Monday for Sioux City, where they will reside hereafter. Mr. Ferris has been appointed attorney and general agent for western Iowa, for the Union Mutual Accident Association of Chicago, with headquarters in Sioux City. May fortune favor him in his new home.
HURONITEMS
Frank L. Ferris, a former well known South Dakotan, now a resident of Sioux city, was a Friday caller at this office. Mr. Ferris has built up a large and remunerative law practice in Sioux City, giving particular attention to land cases.
Northwestern News
The third annual reunion of the Wilcox-Hinman families was held, as usual, at the home of J.B. Hinman at Humphrey, on Aug. 22. Some of the friends arrived as early as 8 o'clock, and before noon 131 had gathered together of whom 122 were relatives and nine visitors. At 12 o'clock the guests assembled on the lawn under the maple trees where the ladies of the company had prepared an excellent and ample repast which was fully appreciated by all present.
At 2 o'clock, President M. J. Wilcox of Great Valley called the assembly to order and offered prayer, after which there was given a good programme of recitations, solos, duets, trios, and a quartette. The Mason band added much to the entertainment by the exercise of their musical abilities. At 4 o'clock the election of officers took place. resulting as follows: President, M.J. Wilcox; vice-president, Melburn Hinman; treasurer, Melvin L Wilcox; secretary, Norman E. Wilcox; music committee, Wm. Chamberlain, Miss Mamie Wilcox, Mrs. Emmett Ganung. The vital statistics of the association during the year were, 8 marriages, 2 births, 2 deaths. At 5 p.m. the happy assemblage dispersed, after singing "God be with you till we meet again." Out of town guests were Bradford, Pa., A. Wilcox and wife; Kinzua, Pa., Reece Martin and wife, Miss H. Gray, Miss N. Shaffer; Eldred, Pa., Perry Mason and wife; Hazelhurst, Pa., Wayne and N. Mason; Olean, Joseph Wilcox and family, Calvin T. Wilcox and wife and daughter Edna, John Covey and wife; Allegany, Wm. V. Wilcox and wife; Hinsdale, Seymour Wilcox and family; Franklinville, Wm. Rose and wife and son Harold; Salamanca, Wm. Chamberlain and family. All members of the two families are hereby respectfully notified of the next reunion to be held, God permitting, on Aug. 22, 1908, at the same place as heretofore and every member of the families is cordially invited to be present. N.E.W.
HISTORY OF WILCOX-HINMAN REUNION
This family consisted of 5 girls and 3 boys, Mrs. Ella Reed, Mrs. Erunhi[Manley] Renolds, Mrs. Frank Curtis, Eveline Chapman, Mrs. G. W. Chamberlain, and Geo. James and Melborn Hinman and their families, to spend one day to greet each other and a pleasant word of cheer to J. B. Hinman and wife.
"How dear to my heart are the scenes of my childhood, When fond recollections presents them to view, The orchard the meadow, the deep tangled wild-wood, and every loved spot which my infancy knew."
This led on from year to year until 1900 came the first Wilcox-Hinman Reunion.
The first members were A. Wilcox, I.C. Wilcox, E. Wilcox, M. J. and Melvin Wilcox, H. Wilcox, Mrs. Wm. Wilcox-Chamberlain and their families. At the first reunion 17 families were organized as one, brothers and sisters of Mrs. J. B. Hinman.
At the first reunion M.J. Wilcox was chosen Pres., Melborn Hinman Vice Pres. N. E. Wilcox Sec. and M. L. Wilcox Tres.
This gathering came every year until on June 22, 1905, Mrs. I.C. Wilcox was called to the better land, the 2nd. J.P. Hinman, Mar. 22, 1909, 3rd. Agness Rider, Oct., 23, 1910, 4th Mark Church, May 4, 1912, 5th. Geo. S. Hinman, Aug., 29, 1912, 6th. Mrs. A. Wilcox, Mar., 19, 1913, 7th. Mrs. Chas. Ganung, May 22, 1913, 8th. Mrs. Perry Mason, June 10, 1913, 9th. A. Wilcox, Oct., 30th, 1914, 10th. Mrs. J. B. Hinman, Aug., 23, 1915, 11th. I.C. Wilcox, Sept., 28, 1915, 12th. Mrs. Ed. Wilcox, Mar., 9, 1916, 13th. Perry Mason, Oct., 30, 1916, 14th. Mrs. Frank Curtis, April, 7, 1917.
Many have been the pleasant memories of the past 20 years. This reunion has been held at the same place excepting five times in the many, many years, eleven years at Melborn Hinmans, two at F. Curtis, one at G. W. Chamberlain's one at M. J. Wilcox's and to day at M. L. Wilcox's.
Many have come in the family circle. In 1908 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ames of Iowa, daughter of H. Wilcox, were here. This same year P. Mason has organized the Mason Band and was with us. The same year Mrs. I.B. Hinman and her five brothers all over 70 years were present. The same year 151 relatives were present.
The choice of Presidents: M. J. Wilcox 7, Melborn Hinman 7, G. W. Chamberlain 6 times.
The 20th annual reunion was held at M. L. Wilcox's Aug. 22, 1817, and it was an ideal day for such a gathering of friends and relatives. The guests began gathering at 8 o'clock, and by 1 o'clock 90 had assembled. After dinner Sec. N. E. Wilcox called the assembly to order and prayer was offered by M. J. Wilcox after which there was given a good program. Song by company, Rest-a. Smith Rest, G. W. Chamberlain. Trio A.M. Wilcox wife and daughter Amy. Song America Instrumental Smith and Niles, Solo N.E. Wilcox, Solo A. Smith, Trio Wilcox Smith and Niles, Rest Marie and Florentine Hicks. Talk by M. J. Wilcox. Duet by Smith, Wilcox. Rest J. Sweeny. History N.E. Wilcox. At 3 o'clock the election of officers took place Pres.-Melvin Wilcox, Olean. Vice Pres.-Myrtle Hinman, Humphrey. Sect.-N.E. Wilcox Gt. Valley. Tres.-Mrs. Ray Chamberlain Salamanca. Music Committee-N.E.Wilcox, A.M. Wilcox, Mrs. C. Hicks and Joseph Wilcox.
All members of the two families are hereby notified of the next reunion, to be held at W.V. Wilcox's Allegany Aug. 22, 1918. Every member is cordially invited to be present. Sec.
EMERSON EAGER
Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
NAVAL DESERTER TAKEN FROM SUDS AT WATERLOO TUB
But the biggest reason why Chauncey is not an admiral is that he left the U.S. naval station at Philadelphia July 1 last, and left it without the formality of telling the ensign, the boa'n's mate, or what have you?
Late yesterday afternoon Chauncey Albert was engaged in an intricate problem of water maneuvers at 1609 Sycamore street. He was helping a friend of his landlady do the family washing. And then - "Ahoy!" quoth Chief of Police Charles Mohlis, who with Pilot Lee Smith was cruising in the Sycamore channel.
Chauncey seized a white shirt, hoisted it to the main wringer top, and surrendered. Today he sat in the city brig waiting to find out whatever it is that admirals do to deserters. He's in the navy now.
Strawberry Point Couple Celebrate 50th Wedding Date
Ophelia Waite Sargent, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Waite, was born in 1863 on a farm five miles southwest of town. She has one living sister, Mrs. George Benson of this place. She is a member of the R.N. of A. and the Auxiliary.
Mr. Sargent, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Emery Sargent, was born in 1860 on a farm two miles southwest of town. He has two living sisters and two brothers: Mrs. Harriet Dunsmore of Strawberry Point and Mrs. Charles Dunsmore of Fort Dodge, Ora Sargent of Cedar Rapids and Ira Sargent, a civil war veteran of Spencer.
Mr. and Mrs. Sargent have always lived at Strawberry Point. They were married at Prairie du Chien, Wis., May [27], 1882. They are the parents of nine children, all of whom were present at the celebration: Harford, Stanley, Elwin, Emery, Ralph and Mrs. C.C. Kimpston of Strawberry Point; Paul of Charles City, Leon of Arlington, and Mrs. E. C. Fink of Lamont. They also have sixteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
GOLDEN WEDDING
George Benson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fayette Benson was born near Rochester, Minn., Dec 31, 1855. When about five years of age he moved with his parents to a farm near Strawberry Point. He has one sister, Miss Hattie Benson of Strawberry Point.
They were married at Waterloo, January 29, 1885. To this union two daughters were born: Ms. Genie Burgett of Strawberry Point and Mrs. Golda Dittmer of Oelwein. They have six grandchildren and one great grandchild. After the death of Mrs. Burgett in 1920 they kept house for their son-in-law and reared the children for nine years. Six years ago they moved to town where they have since resided.
Mr. Norman Wilcox and Miss Edith Conrad of Lansing, Mich, are spending some time with his brother Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Wilcox and family.
Strawberry Point, [Clayton Co.] Ia.
Mr. Sargent was born Jan. 18, 1860, at Strawberry Point and his bride, the former Julia Ophelia Waite, was born here Sept. 11, 1863. They were married at Prairie du Chien, Wis., on May 27, 1882.
They are the parents of nine children: Harford, Stanley, Elwin, Mrs. C.C. Kimpston and Ralph, all of Strawberry Point; Leon of Arlington, Paul of Charles City, Mrs. Ed Fink of Springville, and Emery of Cedar Rapids. They also have 18 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
MRS. C. HINMAN of HUMPHREY, DIES
Mrs. Hinman was born in Great Valley and had lived in that vicinity all her life. She was a member of the United Brethren church of Willoughby and the Missionary society of the Humphrey Baptist church.
She leaves her husband; two sons, Vernon and James Hinman, and one daughter, Irene, at home; one brother, Raymond Halladay of Great Valley and four sisters, Mrs. Flora Curtis and Mrs. Orpha Lewis of Bethel; Mrs. Lina Roberts of Great Valley and Mrs. Agnes Timme of Humphrey.
The funeral will be held from the home of M. C. Hinman in Humphrey Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Raymond E. Hughes of Humphrey Center will officiate. Burial will be in the family plot in Willoughby cemetery.
31 YEAR VIGIL OF WOMAN IS OVER
Mrs. Eager collapsed Monday in the room she had occupied at the Belmont hotel since its opening in 1924. She was taken to Methodist hospital and died that night.
Mrs. Eager and her husband, Dr. Emerson Eager, a governmental physician, were complete strangers when they arrived here in 1918 on a tour of Wisconsin. They were living at the old Madison hotel when Dr. Eager became sick and died in December, 1918. Mrs. Eager arranged for burial and erection of a monument. Then she took up residence at the hotel.
Preferring to live her life alone, Mrs. Eager made few friends during her long stay here. She became a familiar figure on Capitol square and rarely was seen without a thread-bare black satin coat. Hotel workers said the coat was one her husband had admired particularly and that she kept an old photograph of herself wearing it in her room.
Although the little widow lived as a semi-recluse, frequently carrying paper sacks of food to her room, it was estimated her estate would approximate $38,000.
Officials said a niece at Sioux Falls, S.D., had been notified of Mrs. Eager's death and said they believed she had other nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at the Frautachi funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Roy W. Zimmer of Christ Presbyterian church officiating.
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Twenty-Five Years Ago, June 8, 1951
Mrs. Myrtle Rose, mother of Mr. Harold Rose, suffereed a stroke at her home in Franklinville last Monday and was immediately taken to the hospital in Olean where her condition has slightly improved.
OPEN HOUSE WILL HONOR SARGENTS ON GOLDEN DATE
Mr. Sargent and the former Nellie Jewett were married on Feb. 7, 1906, at the Jewett home southwest of Strawberry Point. They lived in the Lansing and Oelwein areas and moved to their present farm near Strawberry Point 15 Years ago.
Their 10 living children are Mrs. Carl Moyle, McGregor; Elwin, Elkader; Donald, Arlington; Mrs. Thomas Guinand, Mundelein, Ill.; Mrs. C. W. Sandry, Cedar Rapids; Mrs. Robert Fredrick, Green Rock, Ill.; Mrs. Donald Franck, Van Horne; Robert, Mrs. Albert Brooks and Mrs. Lois Hildebrand, all of Strawberry Point. Four children died in infancy and one son, Verle, was killed in New Guinea during World War II. There are 37 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Mrs. Sargent's hobby is handmade quilts. She has made one for each of her children and her present aim is to make one for each grandchild.
JOANN LYON, RICHARD SARGENT VOWS SPOKEN IN CAMBRIDGE
Candle lighters were Max Anderson, uncle of the groom, and Merlin Lyon cousin of the bride. Following the lighting of the candelabra, they waited at the front of the aisle, to light candles for eight formal-clad young ladies who stood along each side of the church, during the ceremony.
Nuptial Music
Janice Sargent, sister of the groom, was maid of honor, Mrs. Shirley Kratuska, friend of the bride, was bridesmaid. They wore matching coral nylon dresses over full taffeta slipsl balerina length, with brown shoes and gloves. They wore coral headbands with bouquets of Yellow fuggi mums.
Flower Girl
A reception was held in the side room at the church. Mrs. Ruth Haines, aunt of the groom, and Mrs. Laura Lyon, aunt of the bride, poured. Mrs. Mary Ellen Twedt, cousin of the bride, cut the bridal cake. Waitresses were classmates and friends of the couple.
Deloris slocum, cousin of the bride, was in charge of the guestbook, and Mrs. Elva Denton, aunt of the groom, was in charge of the gifts, assisted by Mrs. Helen Nerness and Martha Solomon.
The couple left for California where they will make their home near Camp Pendleton, where the groom is in the Marines. They are both graduates of the Shipley High School with the class of 1956.
RITES TODAY FOR HAROLD ROSE, EAST RANDOLPH
Mr. Rose had lived in East Randolph for the past 13 years where he operated a grocery business. He was elected mayor of East Randolph in 1959 and served until 1961. After that he served as trustee for one year.
Born in Humphrey on Dec. 28, 1898, he was the son of Wilson and Myrtle Reed Rose. He had lived in Franklinville prior to moving to East Randolph, where he had operated a garage and was a former chief of police.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Arlouine Scott Rose, one daughter, Mrs. Julana Keller of Franklinville, and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. at the Babbitt & Allen Funeral Home, Franklinville, with the Rev. Fred. S. Bull, retired United Presbyterian minister of Franklinville, officiating.
Burial will be in Mt. Prospect Cemetery, Franklinville.
LORING NEWS
LORING NEWS
DEATH AND FUNERAL NOTICES
She is survived by her husband Lyle Packard of Orange.
Graveside funeral service will be held Monday December 16th, 9 a.m., Riverside National Cemetery. A memorial service will be announced at a later date and will be held at St. Norbert Catholic Church in Orange. The service will be held in memory of Mrs. Packard and her daughter Pamela L Packard, who preceded her in death earlier this year.
Clarence Eldon Sargent
He was born Oct. 17, near Maxwell, to C.A. "Artie" and Ida (Yoder) Sargent. He married Marie Nelsen May 5, 1939, in Des Moines. He gaduated from Farrar High School in 1935. In 1955, his family moved to Minnesota, where he farmed and worked as an electrician. He retired in 1976 and in 2000, he and Marie moved to Indianola. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking and was an avid sports fan.
Survivors include his wife, marie, of Indianola; a son, Bill (and Lucy) Sargent of Indianola; a daughter, Pat (and Bill) Peavey of Nevada; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and seven step-grandchildren; two brothers, Merle Sargent and Morris Sargent, both of Maxwell; a sister, Elva Denton of Maxwell; and a sister-in-law, Marjorie Sargent of Collins.
Nevada [Story Co, Iowa] - Merle F. Sargent, 75, died September 11, 2008, at Rolling Green Village in Nevada, [Story Co.] Iowa. Services will be Monday, September 15, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Loring United Methodist Church near Maxwell. Visitation will be Sunday from 4-6 p.m. at the Bacon Funeral Home in Maxwell. Burial will be at the Loring Cemetery.
Merle was born October 26, 1932 in Bondurant, [Polk Co.] Iowa, the son of Clarence A. and Ida V. (Yoder) Sargent. He received his education at the Story County Developmental Center, Ames and Easter Seal Training. He loved children and enjoyed music, especially Country and Gospel.
He is survived by a sister, Elva Denton of Maxwell, Iowa; his twin brother, Morris E. Sargent of Nevada, Iowa and numerous nieces and nephews.
Merle was preceded in death by his parents, one sister: Ruth Haines; and three brothers: Clarence, Leroy and Willard.
Memorials may be given to Camp Sunnyside or the Shriner's Hospitals. Bacon Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Morris was a resident of Maxwell, Iowa.
Donald L. Haines
Don was born on June 7, 1937 to Elmer and Ruth (Sargent) Haines of Bondurant, Iowa. He graduated from Bondurant High School in 1955. He joined the Iowa Army National Guard, was a Ssgt, and served over 10 years. He attended one year at the University of Iowa and Drake University.
Don started his working career with United Buckingham Freight Lines in Des Moines as Eastern Division Operations Manager from 1959-1964. He worked with his father; a family owned business called Haines Brokerage Company in Bondurant as V.P. of Sales from 1965-1971. He was elected State President of the Iowa Jaycees in 1970-1971. Upon completion of his term he was offered as position as Staff Officer at the organization's National Headquarters in Tulsa, OK. He was responsible for creating the Services Department and was named its first Director. He was also past president of the Ankeny Jaycees. He was Outstanding Local President, Iowa Jaycees; Honorary Lifetime Member, Ankeny, Jaycees; Senator # 11923. He was also Ankeny Chamber's Citizen of the Year.
From 1973-1979 Don was Midwest Regional Manager, National Flavor Corp., Indianapolis, IN. He moved back to Iowa and started his management consultant company, Haines Management Company, Bondurant, Iowa from 1979-1982. Then the opportunity came to work for Fairbanks Scales in Des Moines as a Service manager from 1979-1982. He was responsible for the total operation and management of a branch office/service center for a nationwide leader in the weighing industry and was selected "top performer" in 1983 and 1984. He bid, sold, and managed the largest single service project in the company's 160 year history. He was a top five service manager for Fairbanks Scales for two years. From 1992-1997 he was a Realtor for Ankeny Real Estate Service specializing in re-sale of existing homes in Ankeny and surrounding areas. He was a multi-million dollar producer for four consecutive years.
Don was a charter member and member of the Ankeny Presbyterian Church and served as an Elder. He was a huge Hawkeye fan and loved to play and watch golf. Don especially loved his family.
Don is survived by his wife, Diana; two sons, Greg (Merrily) Haines and Kirk (Alma) Haines of Des Moines; three daughters, Lynn (Steve) Gilmore of Des Moines, Dawn Smith of Polk City and Stacy (Steve) Gillaspy of Pleasant Hill; 12 grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; aunts, Marjorie Sargent of Collins, Elva Denton of Maxwell and Dorothy Haines of Des Moines; many cousins and many, many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Ankeny Presbyterian Church. Memorial contributions may be given to the Madrid Homes in Madrid, Iowa or Ankeny Presbyterian Church.
The family would like to thank all the loving staff at the Madrid Home for taking such wonderful care of Don.
Percy J. Woodard
Kenneth E. Woodard
He was born in Ticonderoga, NY and Ken was a longtime resident of Long Beach.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Gerlinde Woodard, his 2 children, Daniel Woodard and Patricia Woodard, and 3 grandchildren, Colton Woodard, Sydney Woodard, and Malayna Woodard.
He was one of 10 children and his sisters Adele Jones, Joan Forkas, Nancy Latour, Kathy Flores, Rosemary Moore, and Linde Woodard still live in the Ticonderoga area. His 3 brothers Gilbert, James, and Percy preceded him in death.
He served and retired from the US Navy after doing 2 tours of duty in Vietnam and was a Navy recruiter as well as an equipment operator in the Seabees. He worked for many years at South Mississippi Regional Center in Long Beach as well as the Collins State Veterans Home in Collins, MS where he retired. He was also a member of the VFW, the Elks Lodge and the Mount Defiance Masonic Lodge in Ticonderoga, NY.
A graveside service will be held at 2:30 pm on Monday, March 9, 2015 in the Biloxi National Cemetery.
The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Long Beach is serving the family and an online guestbook may be signed at www.riemannfamily.com
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