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Naturalizations and Citizenships |
October 11, 1911, Ida County Pioneer Those refused were; Richard Niemeir, a native of Germany, resident of this county since April 1902. Case continued for the purpose of establishing by deposition residence of petitoner in state of Nebraska prior to returnig to Iowa. Lewis Noel, native of Germany, a resident of the United States since February 19,1903. Petition denied for the reason that witnesses have not known petitioner for five years prior to filing of petition and petition is denied without prejudice. Otto Schumann, native of Germany, a resident of thie county since April 2, 1894. The United States by C. E. Redwood objects to testimony of Henry Schade because it it claimed that he is not a citizen of the United States. The court overrules objection because the records of the court shows that he was admitted to citizenship on February 12,1902. The United States excepted to ruling. Henry Christian Sputh, a native of Germany, a resident of this county since April 13,1903. he was admitted to citizenship, but was objected on the grounds that in his declaration he had given his name as Henry Sputh and to his final papers it appears Henry Christian Sputh. The government inspector excepted the courts ruling, also on the grounds that one of the witnesses was not a citizen of the United States Johannes Henrich Schmidt, native of Germany and a resident of this country since April 22,1905. Continued becase depostions had not arrived for the purpose of proving residence. Karl Hopner, native of Germany, arrived in this country March 27,1905,. Petition denied because witnesses have not known him for five years as required by law, and that the full name of petitioner had not been attached to the petition. William Dethleffs, a native of Germany, resident of this country since May 2, 1889. Petition denied because petioners full name is not signed and given in petition. Ferdinand Johnson, native of Sweden, resident of thiscountry since March 2,1902. Petition continued for evidence of naturalization witnesses. George Webber, a native of Germany, a resident of this country since December 4,1902. Continued for the purpose of taking depostions as to his residence in Nebraska. Alfred Ellasen Sebold, native of Sweden, resident of this country since March 2,1906. Petition denied because he has a wife and children living in Sweden whom he supports.
June 3,1914, Page 1, Pioneer Jacob Nichols Burmeister, Battle Creek; John Henry Mundt, Holstein; August Johnston, Ida Grove; Pat Cunningham, Danbury; Joel Berger Pierson, Arthur; Paul Gerhart Hanson, Holstein; Gustav Avidlind, Arthur; Gust Albert Goetberg, Arthur.
May 26,1915 Page 1, Pioneer Algot Johan Lingren, 26, of Kiron, formerly of Sweden Thorvahl Mortensen, 22, of Battle Creek, formerly of Denmark Conrad Gustafson, 26 of Galva, formerly of Sweden Ernest Kube, 42, near Cushing, formerly of Germany
August 11,1915, Pate 1, Pioneer Albert Heinrich Friedrich Behrens of Galva, formerly from Germany John Peter Wittmaack of Grant twp., formerly of Germany 1st paper sought by Niels Peter Nielsen of Logan twp, formerly of Denmark
April 21,1920, page 1, Pioneer One applicant is denied becoming American because he asked exemption in draft. Tuesday was Naturalization day at the county courthouse and Judge Hutchins made eight new citizens. One application was rejected, that of Nels Bjorholm, formerly of Denmark, who asked for deferred classification in the draft on the grounds that he was a citizen of a foreign power. He can never become a citizen unless congress should sometime repeal the law which disqualifies him. Those granted citizenship were; Henry John Haines, a native of England; Frederick Walter Brooks, a native of England; Richard Dalby, a native of England; Carl Hjalmer Anderson, a native of Sweden; Martin Moran a native of Ireland; Sidney Stephen Cook a native of England; Henry John Blewitt, a native of England; Carl Petersen, formerly of Denmark.
April 20,1921, page 1, Pioneer Tuesday was Naturalization day in Judge Hutchinson’s Court and nine men were admitted to citizenship after the hearings. Three men were disappointed in their hopes. One of them was not proficient enough in his answers and was asked to study up until the next naturalization hearing, another gave the wrong date of arrival, and had to see his petition dismissed, making it necessary for him to start the process over again. A third applicant was dismissed without prejudice and will be permitted to make application when the five years have elapsed following the signing of the armistice on November 11,1918. He had not taken out his first papers when the draft registered, which made him an alien enemy and was given exemption. Those naturalized were; August Johannes Albertsen, of Ida Grove, former resident of Germany August Willy Fickel, of Holstein, former resident of Germany Rudolf Schutt of Ida Grove, former resident of Denmark Berger Intry Moller of Galva, formerly of Denmark Ernst Klett of Galva, former resident of Germany Henry Schrapforth of Battle Creek, former resident of Germany Einar Frans Theodore Skarin of Arthur, formerly of Sweden George William Blewitt of Schaller, formerly of England Edward James Roberts of Schaller, formerly of England
December 1,1920, page 1, Pioneer Carl Petersen of Battle Creek (Denmark) Joe Dunlap of Ida Grove (Ireland) Herman W. Krambeck of Holstein (Germany) Soren Christiansen of Danbury (Denmark) Niels Peter Nielsen of Battle Creek (Denmark) Hans Harder, Battle Creek (Germany) Vaclav Kourek, Galva (Bohemia) E.J. Roberts, Schaller (England) Christian Kiertzner, Ida Grove (Denmark) Hugo Emmrich, Holstein (Germany) Peter H. Smith, Battle Creek (Denmark) Henry Schrapforth, Battle Creek (Germany)
November 23,1921, page 1, Pioneer Thursday, December 1 will be naturalization day in District County and German, England, Ireland and Denmark and Holland will lose citizens of the following; Peter H. Smith, Anthony Derkink, John William Petersen, Maria Sophia Raabe, Richard Julius Weise, Sigfried Robert Magnussen, Henrich Schmidt, Hans harder, Detlef Frahm, Adelbert Fromme, Rudolph Freidrich Meyer, and Frederick Kreutz.
December 7,1921, page 1, Pioneer Naturalization proceedings were had in Judge Hutchison’s court Wednesday of last week and the following were made citizens, H.A. Palmer of St. Louis representing the department at Washington in the examine of the witnesses and the applicant; Sophie Maria Raabe, Hans Harder, Detleff Frahm and John William Petersen. All four were subjects of Wilhelm of Germany when they came to this country. However, there are several applicant of German birth who were turned down because they took advantage of the alien enemy clause in their questionnaire, and were exempted by the military board on that ground. Mr. Palmer came armed with reproductions of their questionnaires and they made no effort to get by their naturalization.
March 29,1922, page 1, Pioneer Four well-known citizens from Griggs twp., were in Ida Grove Monday and went through the formalities of application for passports from Uncle Sam with the expectations of visiting their native country, Germany. They were; Hans Dau; Nick Albers, Hans L. Schubert an Herman Michel, and they all have made reservations on the same steamer, the Reliance, which sails from NYC on May 16. Mrs. Dau will also be one of the parties and Miss Maria Sophia Raabe received her passports through Clerk Scott Monday and she will sail from NYC on May 10. These people all have taken out naturalization papers and they are not going back to the country of their birth with any intention of again becoming subjects of that country.
April 19,1922, Pioneer, page 1 The following class asking to become citizens of this country were heard today by Commissioner Brode of Omaha being here to conduct the examination; Henrich Schmidt, Peter H. Smith, Anthony Derkink, Detlef Frahm, Hans Mundt, Bart Grasman, August Hobart, Hannah G. Jensen, Inke Helena Jensen and Martin Seite. April 26,1922, page 1, Pioneer Two women and two men were given citizenship papers last Wednesday afternoon in district court, Judge M.E. Hutchison heard the examination made by A.D. Bode, government naturalization agent for this district, Hannah Grietha and Inke Helena Jensen, sister, two subjects of birth of Germany, passed a splendid examination and were complimented by the court and the government representative. The sisters are residents of this city, the former coming to Ida Grove in February 1896 and the latter July 1898. Martin Seite was admitted to citizenship. Anthony Derkink failed to appear and his petition was denied. Peter H. Smith was passed and will get his papers. Detlef Frahm’s hearing was continued for the purpose of ascertaining whether he made claim for military exemption because of being an alien. Hans Mundt was unfortunate because one of his witnesses was not qualified to testify concerning the petitioner’s residence for the witness had been outside the United States for three years of the tie involved and the petition was denied without prejudice. Henrich Schmidt did not appear. He has had two previous trials and by not appearing at the third hearing he has forfeited his rights and will be compelled start at the beginning, should he again take up his case. Bart Grasman was denied but given another opportunity to familiarize himself with governmental affairs in this country. August Hobart was given a continuance from this hearing until the naturalization proceedings to be held November 30,1922.
November 22,1922, page 1, Pioneer Friday December 1 will be the naturalization day in the next term of the district court which convenes next Monday, and Judge M.E. Hutchison will be the arbitrator while A.H. Bode of Omaha will do the interrogation of the applicants, eight in number, as follows; August Hobart, born in Mulvested, Germany; landed in New York City August 14,1900. Alvin Thompson, born in Hortens, Norway, landed in NY City January 3,1905. Henry Fries, born in Vader, Germany, landed in NY City, April 6,1881. Jens P. Edsen, born in Husen, Germany, landed in NYC February 13,1900 Jacob Larsen, born in Saro, Denmark, Landed in NYC May 22,1906 Edwin Hummel, born in Germany, landed in NYC October 30,1912 Frank Lindquist born in Westebrook, Sweden, landed in NYC December 10,1910 Arnold Alfred Dalby, born in Guldager, Denmark, landed in NYC May 17,1917.
December 6,1922, page 1, Pioneer The following record was made at the naturalization proceedings before Judge M.E. Hutchison Friday of last week; Walker Kuhlken, continued on account of witnesses not qualifying as requires by law as to residence of petition; August Hobart, admitted to citizenship; Leonard Walter Christensen, admitted to citizenship; Paul William Wiggert, admitted to citizenship; Alvin Thompson, denied admittance on account of claiming exemption from military service and alien citizenship; Henry Fries, continued on account of absence of posted witness; Jens Petersen Edsen, denied citizenship on account of claiming military exemption and alien citizenship; Jacob Larsen, denied citizenship because of spoiled declaration of intention to become citizen; Edwin Hummel, continued; Einer Johnson, continued; Arnold Alfred Dalby, continued.
April 4,1923, page 1, Pioneer April 18 is naturalization day in district court and clerk Scott has sent out notices to the eight candidates for citizenship to the present on that date; Henry Fries, Germany; Edwin Hummel, Germany; Alfred Arnold Dalby, Denmark; Einer Johnson, Sweden; Alfred Daugaard, Denmark; Jacob Larsen, Denmark; Miss Alvena Munster, Germany; Hannah Lund, Norway.
July 18,1923, page 1, Pioneer Clerk of the Courts, W.J. Scott received a telegram last Friday from Mrs. Eva K. Erickson, dated in NY City asking that a certified copy of the naturalization proceedings of her husband e sent to her in that city as she was on her way back to visit her mother country, Sweden. She stated that Magnus Erickson, the husband purchased a farm in Hayes twp, in 1881 and that papers were taken in Sac City. Clerk Scott had no record of the proceedings and wired her to get in touch with the clerk of Sac County. The Erickson’s were pioneers of Ida County, the husband being deceased.
December 5,1923, page 1, Pioneer Four new citizens were made in Judge M.E. Hutchison’s court Monday afternoon, Germany contributing two, Denmark one and England one. Anna Margreta Fredericka Dornbrack, who was born in Landkrieden, Germany, is now entitled to all the privileges of an American. She had been a resident of this country since May 22,1908. Carl Selk, of Galva, also passed and obtained his papers He also was born under the Empire’s flag and came to the U.S. on November 10,1911. Geo. Seal, who had made application for naturalization is now back in England and if he decides to come back to Uncle Sam’s fold, he must go through the formalities that he laid aside when he returned to John Bull’s commonwealth. Jesse Henricksen, Arthur’s druggist, was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, but he has made a record in this country that entitles him to citizenship and he successfully passed at the naturalization proceedings Monday. George Dunlap, who first saw sun peep over the eastern horizon of Five Mile Town, Ireland was the fourth to face the court and his inquisitor and take the oath of allegiance. He has been in the US since June, 5,1908.
September 17,1924, Pioneer , page 5 Walter Seidler has filed notice of an application for citizenship and it will come up for final hearing at the naturalization hearing on April 24. He has spent nearly all his life in America, having landed in NY on June 1,1871.
May 14,1924, page 1, Pioneer Mattias Tardel, who is making his home with William Sindt of Logan twp, made an application for citizenship with Clerk Scott last Saturday.
October 29,1924, page 1, Pioneer Mrs. Anne Kirstine Rosenkjar filed her declaration of becoming a citizen the first of the week with Clerk Scott. She was born in Denmark, September 28,1857 and arrived in this country in January 1906 and practically of that time she has resided in Ida County.
April 29,1925, Page 1 Judge McCord last Wednesday held a short naturalization session of court, at which four applicants were admitted to full citizenship, they are; Aaron Hall, a former subject of King George of England, Scotland & Ireland. Viggo Madsen Brock a former subject of King Christians X of Denmark. William Christian Obitz, a former subject of the German Empire. Lawrence Mickkelsen, former subject of King Haakon XII of Norway.
February 9,1927, Page 1, Pioneer Judge R. L. McCord of Sac City opened with the February term of court Monday and Tuesday and held naturalizations proceedings, the following being hearing being admitted to citizenship; Hans Christian Bohnhof of Holstein, formerly of Germany; Margaret Dunlap, Galva, formerly of Ireland; Borhild Haukland of Ida Grove, formerly of Norway; Otto Emil Kiertzner of Ida Grove, formerly of Denmark; Hulda Dahlquist Besore of Ida Grove, formerly of Sweden.
July 14,1927, Page 1, Pioneer Record 1. Auguste Bertha Petersen from Ida Grove, native of Germany, date of landing August 1,1923. Petition- Filed June 9,1927. Witnesses-Hans Knutsen and Marie Schneider. 2. Fred Steuk, from Ida Grove, native of Germany, date of landing July 1,1903 Witnesses-P.W. Dixon and P.O. Potter. Petition filed January 1,1927. 3. Bertha Schmahl Dau, from Holstein, native of Germany, date of landing Sept. 1,1923. Petition-February 8,1927. Witnessess-Herman and Hans Dau. 4. Emma Gebers from Holstein, native of Germany, date of landing, December 10,1923. Petition filed February 8,1927. Witnessess-Charles Gebers and Mox Bockwoldt.
October 6,1927 Page 1, Pioneer Naturalizations; Fred Steuk, Augusta Peterson, Bertha Daw, Emma Gebers
January 31,1929, Page 1, Pioneer County Clerk Chas. P. Denison announces that the date for naturalization proceedings in Ida County in connection with the February term of district court has been changed from Feb. 12 to Feb. 14 at 9;00 a.m. This naturalization class is one of the largest of recent years and consists of eleven people, as follows; Peter R. Bumann, of Holstein, native of German Emma Dau, of Holstein, native of Germany August Lill, of Holstein, native of Germany Hugo Erwin Emmrich, of Cushing, native of Germany Johannes Pedersen, of Battle Creek, native of Denmark John Ferdinand Carlson of Galva, native of Sweden Richard Julius Wiese, of Holstein, native of Germany Christine Arnts Lansink, of Ida Grove, native of Holland Margaret Weifenbach, of Battle Creek, native of Sweden Henry Weifenbach, of Battle Creek, native of Sweden (Says 11 people; only 10 are mentioned in article)
February 21,1929, Page 1, Pioneer As the result of the hearing in naturalization in Ida Grove last Thursday before Jude M.E. Hutchison, 10 residents of Ida County will receive certificates of citizenship in the near future. The success applicants were; Johannes Pedersen, John Ferdinand Carlson, Richard Julius Wiese, Christine Arnts Lansink, Margaret Weifenbach, Henry Weifenbach, Peter R. Bumann. (This article says 10, only 7 are listed)
June 13,1929 Pioneer Record Page 1 Willie Kurt Fritz of Holstein, native of Germany. Martin Otto Kruse of Holstein, native of Germany Henrich Hans Wilken, Jr. of Battle Creek, native of Germany Frederick Arthur Manly of Battle Creek, native of Great Britain Beatrice Farrelly Marquardt of Ida Grove, native of Great Britain Mox Bernard Christopherson of Holstein, native of Germany
February 13,1930 Page 1 Pioneer Record Henry Frahm, Hans Henry Kuehl, Peter August Johansen, Jochim Frahm, Johannes Henricksen.
June 5,1930 Page 1 Pioneer Record Mrs. Josephine Wiese of Holstein, native of Germany Karl Huth of Washta, native of Germany Hans Hansen of Battle Creek, native of Denmark Ann Sward of Ida Grove, native of Sweden
June 12,1930 Page 1 Pioneer Record George S. Mein of Ida Grove, native of Scotland Karl Ulshafer of Cushing, native of Germany
February 12,1931 Page 1 Pioneer Record Andreas Jessen, native of Denmark who landed in New York on September 6,1929. Matthies Tardell of Germany who reached this country May 26,1913. Martine Johanna Mortensen, native of Denmark, who arrived here September 8,1917.
February 19,1931 Page 2 Pioneer Record CORRECTION; Andreas Jessen who was naturalized recently is from Germany and not from Denmark as previously stated.
June 4,1931 Pioneer Record Page 1 Several applications for citizenship were considered and four persons were admitted to naturalization, as follows; Max Linke, a subject of Germany; Knud Nielsen, Denmark; Joseph Obsivac, Czechoslovakia; Sibel Emil K. Ogilvey, of Scotland.
December 1,1932 Pioneer Record Page 1 Tuesday was naturalization day in the court and citizenship was granted to Hans Ludwig Kruse of Holstein, former subject of Germany and to Johannes n. Breckling of Schlewig, formerly of Germany
October 24,1935 Pioneer Record Page 1Eight are naturalized out of 46 foreign born persons who took the oath of allegiance to the United States on Monday. The new citizens were all born in Germany, they are; Carl Weiss, Herman Krambeck, Martha Krambeck, Willy Ferdinand Schoer, Gustav Herman Wiese, Paul H. J. Krambeck, Wilhelm August Krull, Ole Ferdinand Heinrich Hansen.
October 8,1936 Pioneer Record Page 1 Four people were naturalized, they are; Ferdinand Fick of Ida Grove, past resident of Germany, Rudolph Brocher of Holstein, Lorenz Thomsen of Ida Grove, George B.S. Idoe of Ida Grove, past resident of Norway.
May 26,1938, Pioneer, Page 12 Two are naturalized, Sabina Miller of Logan twp., a native of Germany, sister of August Miller. The second one is Erik Johanssen of near Arthur, native of Sweden.
December 1,1938, Page 1, Pioneer Four persons, all former subjects of the German Reich were made into American Citizens. All four reside in the vicinity of Holstein and from that community appeared the witnesses to vouch for the required length of residence and other particulars. One of the group, Mrs. Lillian Raabe Serk was born in Ida County, attended school here and has lived here all her life. However, she married a man who was a German subject, so she lost her citizenship. Those naturalized were; Frieda Krull, Lillian Raabe Serk, Henrich Wilhelm Meyer, and Dora Meyer Steen.
May 18,1939 Page 1, Pioneer Record They are; Laura Edsen, Ida Grove; Anthon Steinbach, Danbury; Meete Kathrine Bjorkholm-Klemmensen, Battle Creek; Ella Margaret Lembecke, Cushing; Hans Heinrich Serk, Holstein; Gustav Rudolph Johnson, Schaller; Richard Scharff, Cushing.
May 29,1941, Pioneer, page 1 Tuesday afternoon before Judge R. L. McCord, seven Ida County residents obtained their naturalization papers to become citizens of the United States. Those becoming citizens were; Simon Henrich Sievers of Arthur Henrietta Scharff of Cushing Mrs. Margaret Dunlap of Ida Grove Henni Ulshafer of Battle Creek Dorothea Rasmussen of Ida Grove Mrs. Joan Perion of Ida Grove Will Pinnekamp of Arthur
November 27,1941, Pioneer, Page 4 Carl Pearson of Odebolt, Marie Bjorholm of Battle Creek, Mrs. Otto Mine Larsen of Galva and Nils Gunnar Carlson of Arthur.
December 3,1942 Pioneer Record, Page 1 Eight persons obtained certificates of naturalizations on Tuesday afternoon from Judge P.J. Klinker. They were; Carl Hinrich Kay 56, Holstein Amelie Wilhelmine Kahl, 44, Ida Grove Frieda Ida Augusta Dornback, 35, Holstein John Einar Gustus Larson, 50, Galva Andrew Schellinga, 65, Holstein John N.K. Nielsen, 34, Galva The applicants obtained their preliminary examinations in the morning from Federal Inspector White of Omaha. Those filing petitions were; Alga Marie Lage, 47 of Galva Agnes Rosenkjar, 44 of Ida Grove William Hugh Moffitt, 36, of Odebolt Anders Arne Levin, 27, Odebolt |