The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1912-02-21

| Dieter is the owner of much valuable
land in Crawford county and he can
certainly afford to take such long
needed rest.
| VIM Maynard is hauling posts to
the Cook farm. Will is going to put
up set of new farm buildings on the
east 80 acres in the near future. We
are glad to see him come back to
Jackson.
julius Jams bought several tons of
choice nay from Sheridan Brothers on
Monday.
Mrs. John Kock was called to Ar
cadia Monday morning, her brother,
George Witt, being quite sick with
lung fever. He died Wednesday morn
ing, February 14th. He was born on
Sept. II, 1861, in Schleswig- Holstein.
Germany. He came to America in the
year 1872 and worked in and near
Blue Island, Cook county, Ill. Early in
the spring of 1875 he came to Ar
cadia, Carroll county, Iowa. and in
the month CT May OF the same year
was united in marriage to Maria Kar-
stems. To this union were born seven
children: Julius, George, Katie, Mary,
Lizzie and Sophia. and an infant who
died at birth. Mr.. Witt was man
beloved and respected by all who
knew him. A true and loving husband
and kind father and ideal citizen.
He leaves to mourn his death an aged
widow, six children, one brother Ry-
mer Witt of Arcadia, two sisters, Mrs.
John Kock, of Jackson township, and
Mrs. John Stoffens, of South Dakota.
Rev. Ringold, of Arcadia, and Rev.
Huendling, of Wheatland township
Presbyterian church conducted the
funeral services. The entire commun-
ity sympathizes with the sorrowing
relatives in this their hour of deep
sorrow. May his soul rest in peace.
The writer knew Mr.. Witt for the
past 81 years, then as a carpenter
working by the day, now as retired
farmer. He always had a kind word
to say and was always ready to lend
a helping hand.
Willie PAIL will return from Mis-
souri, and work for Henry Dresser
the coming summer.
John Kock, Jr. was visiting with his
brother, Henry, south of West Side
the first of the week
| Mrs Hans Offe. of Arcadia, mother
of Mrs. John Jensen, is very sick. We
hope for her speedy recovery
The young ladies in Jackson town
ship were very busy this week max
ing baskets for the entertainment at.
the Center school house Friday even,
ing, February 23d. How about that
leap year basket?
John Kock and son called at the
Will Boiling home last Tuesday.
Otto Wilkens called at the Fred
Rickers home last Tuesday to look
at some stock cattle.
Mr.. Thomas Sullivan went to the
hospital at Omaha last Monday. We
hope he will soon return we'll man.
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Downey was on the sick list last week.
Frank Glasscock and son called at
the Lou kerrigan home last Wednes-
day.
The sale OF Lew Kerrisan was large
ly attended and everything sold for
very good prices. Mr. Kerrigan viii
| take rest for a while and improve
his farm in South Dakota. We wish
him the best of luck wherever he goes.
| Henry Kock, from south of West
Side, attended the Kerrigan sale last
Thursday
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Kock and Mr.
and Mrs. William Kock visited at the
Fred Rickers home Thursday.
Mr.. Joe Peters and Miss Freese
were married last Thursday, February
18th. and gave their many friends a
wedding dance at the hall in Herring
last Saturday. May their married life
be full of love and happiness.
Miss Emma Wilkens and her schol
ars from district 8, Jackson township,
visited at the Center school Friday,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gun and Mrs.
Robert Hannah and daughter Ruth,
and son. Ralph. were pleasant callers
at the David Calderwood home last
Thursday.
Henry Schleuter and family visited
at the Fred Rickers home Sunday.
Harold Herman and sister, Miss Liz
zie, will in few days move to the
John Murphy farm. May good luck
follow them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hannes Thies, Otto
called at the
VIM. Dohse home Friday evening.
Henry Kock called on jackson