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VOL. I:
THOMAS HARGITT, a farmer of Logan township, Dearborn county, Ind., was born in that county, Jan. 22, 1825, and is a descendant of one of the pioneer families. His father and grandfather, both of whom were named Thomas, were natives of Yorkshire, England. The father of the subject of this sketch came to this country in 1820 and the grand-father came a year later with his family. They located in Dearborn county, where the elder Hargitt bought government land for himself and sons. His wife was a Miss Jarvis, a member of one of the old English families. Thomas Hargitt. the father of the subject, married Ann Sutton, nee Mason, whose husband died on the voyage to America. She was also a native of Yorkshire. Thomas Hargitt. the subject of the sketch, attended such schools as they had in those days and by self-study, by associating with educated people at every opportunity, secured a good, practical education. His early life was passed as a farm hand or at work in a saw mill. In 1850 he purchased forty acres of land and began farming. Three years later he sold that farm and bought seventy-two acres in Logan township, to which he has added fifty-eight acres. Starting from the log cabin he has today one of the best improved farms in the county, comfortable residence, good barns and outbuildings, all telling the story of his industry and prosperity. He was married on Sept. 8, 1850, to Mary Lynas. To this marriage there were born seven children. The eldest died young; Charles W. is now vice-president of the Syracuse university, Syracuse, N. Y; Sarah is the wife of John Bonham, a Dearborn county farmer ; George is a cattle raiser in Kansas ; Elmer is a farmer in Jackson county, Ind; R. N. is engaged in teaching ; Jane is the wife of Howard Liddle, a Methodist minister. Mrs. Hargitt died on Oct. 20, 1870, and Mr. Hargitt married a second time, the second wife being Mrs. Sarah E. Dunn, nee Sweet, a daughter of Y. P. Sweet of Butler county, O., and the widow of Dr. John G. Dunn, who died in 1885. By the second marriage his children are: Victor B., a graduate of Moore's Hill college and a minister of the Methodist church. In August. 1904, he started for India as a missionary. Romania, married and now living in Kansas City, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Hargitt are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and for twenty-five years he has been superintendent of the Sunday school. In politics he is a Republican and is in every way a model citizen.³

VOL. I:
THOMAS HARGITT, a farmer of Logan township, Dearborn county, Ind., was born in that county, Jan. 22, 1825, and is a descendant of one of the pioneer families. His father and grandfather, both of whom were named Thomas, were natives of Yorkshire, England. The father of the subject of this sketch came to this country in 1820 and the grand-father came a year later with his family. They located in Dearborn county, where the elder Hargitt bought government land for himself and sons. His wife was a Miss Jarvis, a member of one of the old English families. Thomas Hargitt. the father of the subject, married Ann Sutton, nee Mason, whose husband died on the voyage to America. She was also a native of Yorkshire. Thomas Hargitt. the subject of the sketch, attended such schools as they had in those days and by self-study, by associating with educated people at every opportunity, secured a good, practical education. His early life was passed as a farm hand or at work in a saw mill. In 1850 he purchased forty acres of land and began farming. Three years later he sold that farm and bought seventy-two acres in Logan township, to which he has added fifty-eight acres. Starting from the log cabin he has today one of the best improved farms in the county, comfortable residence, good barns and outbuildings, all telling the story of his industry and prosperity. He was married on Sept. 8, 1850, to Mary Lynas. To this marriage there were born seven children. The eldest died young; Charles W. is now vice-president of the Syracuse university, Syracuse, N. Y; Sarah is the wife of John Bonham, a Dearborn county farmer ; George is a cattle raiser in Kansas ; Elmer is a farmer in Jackson county, Ind; R. N. is engaged in teaching ; Jane is the wife of Howard Liddle, a Methodist minister. Mrs. Hargitt died on Oct. 20, 1870, and Mr. Hargitt married a second time, the second wife being Mrs. Sarah E. Dunn, nee Sweet, a daughter of Y. P. Sweet of Butler county, O., and the widow of Dr. John G. Dunn, who died in 1885. By the second marriage his children are: Victor B., a graduate of Moore's Hill college and a minister of the Methodist church. In August. 1904, he started for India as a missionary. Romania, married and now living in Kansas City, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Hargitt are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and for twenty-five years he has been superintendent of the Sunday school. In politics he is a Republican and is in every way a model citizen.⁹

The registration listed the following official witnesses: Florence May Noack and Matthew Henry Lisk.¹

STAVENAU (sic) —NOACK
     The Evangelical church was the scene of a pretty wedding on Thursday morning when Miss Stella Viola Minnie, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Noack, of Tramore, and Franklin August William Stavenau, of Arnprior, were united in matrimony. The bridal party entered the church to the strains of the march rendered by Miss Erva Getz. The bride, who entered the church on thet (sic) arm of her father, was prettily gowned in a navy georgette frock trimmed with Swiss silk embroidery. wearing the gifts of the groom, a string of pearls and a mink choker, and also wore grey shoes and stockings. The flower girl, Miss Verna Noack,sister of the bride, was gowned in a gobolin blue silk crepe dress and a close fitting felt hat to match. The groom was supported by Matt Lisk, cousin of the bride. The bride's gift to the groom was a pair of.gold initialed cuff links. After the ceremony a reception was held at the bride's home in Tramore.⁵

Frank Stavenow Passed Away in South Algona
     Following a lengthy illness, the:death occurred. North Algona township on Tuesday of Mr. Frank Stavenow at the age of 24 years. Deceased contracted the flu about a year ago. He never fully recovered and complication (sic) which developed resulted in his demise.
     Deceased was born in Arnprior and lived here all his life. Remaining to mourn his loss are his widow, formerly Stella Noack of South Algona, to whom he was !married about three years ago, and one child; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Stavenow; four brothers and five sisters, Helmet, George, Henry and Leonard Stavenow, all of Arnprior; Mrs. W. Salisbury and Miss Arby Stavenow, both of Rochester, N.Y; Misses Hester, Lillian and Elsie Stavenow, all at Arnprior.
     The funeral is being held this afternoon from deceased's late residence, 101 Vancourttlandt street to the church and interment will be in the Arnprior cemetery.⁶