New Market Woman 82 Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Sarah Harper aged 82 died at her New Market home after a year and a half of illness. Born April 12, 1852 in Mahaska County Iowa she married Jacob Harper in 1874. They moved to Taylor County in 1885 and lived on the farm where she died since 1894. Funeral was held at the home with burial in Memory Cemetery. She leaves two children Homer L Harper and Mrs Ora Hutson-Pillar, two sisters Mrs Emily Moore and Mrs Jennie Johnson and a brother G W Wortman. Mr Harper died May 17 1917. She joined the Methodist church in 1875.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Harper
New Market
Mahaska County
Iowa
Jacob Harper
March ‘S
Homer. L. Harper
Ora Hutson-Pillar
Taylor County
Harper
Methodist Church
Emily Moore
Oskaloosa
Jennie Johnson
Copan
Okla
G. W. Wortman
Ladies' Aid Hosts Guest Day at Methodist Church
The Ladies' Aid society held a guest day at the Methodist church on Thursday afternoon with about forty present. Mrs. Kirby and Mrs. Johnson led the entertainment featuring a Bible drama and Bible baseball followed by other games. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist Church
Kirby
Johnson
Auxiliary meets and local society notes headline
The American Legion Auxiliary met Friday at Mrs Ed Mankles home with nine members and three visitors. Plans for Augusts annual picnic were discussed at the next meeting to be hosted by Mrs Arthur Littlewood. Also items include vacation return by the Steeves party, Baptist Missionary society gathering, a hospital note on Frank Raynor, attendance at Ed F Roses funeral, and various local visits and engagements around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Ed Mankle
Verna Grace Hipsley
Arthur Littlewood
New Market Churches Methodist Service Canceled Sunday
The Methodist church will not hold preaching this Sunday as Rev. L. M. Kinby attends anniversary services at Siam Methodist church during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
L. M. Kinby
Siam Methodist Church
Gravity returns from Avonlea with crop damage report
E Martin Gravity spent two months in Avonlea Saskatchewan Canada tending land and crops. He reports severe grasshopper damage despite all control measures. Several local residents are listed visiting relatives and undergoing treatment or health trips including Mrs Dora Babcock Walter Van Nice Sylvester Mann Miia Morris Kate Estle Frank Houchin J P Taylor Will Sawyer George Clark Hugh Yoder Cole Gertrude Posten W H Brookman Rachel Whiteman Elbert Storer and Mrs Elbert Storer.
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E. Martin
Avonlea
Sask
Canada
Walter van Nice
Omaha
H. E. van Nice
Sylvester Mann
Clearfield
van Nice
Miia Morris
Muskegon Heights
Mich
Earl Taylor
Kate Estle
Excelsior Springs
Frank Houchin
J. P. Taylor
Will Sawyer
Burlington Junction
Charles Martin
George Clark
Hugh Yoder
Denver
Cole
Des Moines
Fred Clark
Gertrude Posten
W. H. Brookman
Redding
Lyle Young
Rachel Whiteman
Elbert Storer
Indianapolis
Land sale features Masker purchase near J Walker estate
Theodore Masker bought 40 acres from the J Walker estate at sheriff sale near Bedford paying 30 dollars per acre totaling 1200 dollars. The tract adjoins the Masker farm and the sale was reported last week. Additional notes mention local moving plans and several residents traveling or visiting relatives in California Oklahoma and North Hollywood with multiple family updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Masker
J. Walker
J. Gravity
Bedford
Masker
Maple Grove club holds guest day meeting at Elliott
Elliott residents visited Mrs. Lilly Humphrey and Maple Grove members convened at J. E. Snyder's home for a guest day. Program included duets, solos, readings, and club songs with 31 ladies present. Ice cream supper moved to July 6 due to Maryville celebration.
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Maple Grove Club
J. E. Snyder
Juanita
Mary Snyder
Helen Snyder
Lottic
Reading
Lottie Lowery
Hattie Dickerson
Sanford McCorkle
Lula Allison
Troy Crane
Neva Crane
Garland Buzzard
Mabel Vawter
Edith Pickering
Maud McMaster
Ethel Pranks
Roc Butts
Beulah Jones
Effie Jefferies
Ira Hicks
Helen Hensley
Sarah Butts
Alice Thummel
Effie Thompson
Nettie
O'Dougherty
George Howtard
Arch Wolverton
Henry Ferry
Catherine M. Harris
Linnie Butts
Naomi Ferry
Mary McCorkle
Emogene David
Elizabeth Lowery
Maple Grove Church
Maryville
Community visits and family gatherings across Bedford area
Mr and Mrs Mrt Allison hosted discussions with relatives while Mr and Mrs Guy Hicks from Bedford visited Ms Jefferies and James Jefferies on Sunday evening. Orville Forener joined relatives in Bedford Monday evening. Doyle Naomi and Wilma Thompson spent Sunday with brother Paul Thompson and family near Hopkins. Frank Thummel and sons Glenn and Duane visited sister and husband John Bruce near Villisca. Claude Thompson with Richard and Robert visited Jim Duncan in Bedford. They later called at the Will Henning home near Hopkins.
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H. E. Jennings
J. &. Seabloom
Frances
Red Oak
Roland Roush
Corydon
Emil Pace
Centerville
C. O. Hicks
Dorothy Allison
Ed Mankle
Charles Kelly
Davis
Clarinda
Clara Duncan
Harrison Fawcett
Ronald
Irene McCaun
Bedford
M. E. Pace
Gladys Drennen
Leta Mae Drennen
Pauline Easter
Allison
Guy Hicks O
James Jefferies
Orville Fore
J. Cc. Jefferies
Doyle
Naomi
Wilma Thompson
Paul Thompson
Hopkins
Frank Thummel
Glenn
Duane
Bigs
John Bruce
Villisca
Claude Thompson
Richard
Robert
Jim Duncan
Will Henning
Local Visitors and Social Guests Reported
Creston visitors include Gay NA Mr and Mrs Patsy Gaule and Emily Fui ay. Bernice Friel and son dined at Patsy Gaule's home. Harland Menden entertained relatives at dinner Sunday. Maloy kittenball girls have won all games. Gus Wackernagle senior and friend and Merle Huffman were business callers in Mount Ayr and Diagonal Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Gaule
Emily
Bernice Friel
Harland Mendent
Maloy
Gus Wackernagle
Sen Ver
Merle Huffman
Mount Ayt
Diagonal
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Carol Ingram
Loyal Sisters
The
Christian Church
Opal Wallace
Ingram
Arthur Carr
Henrietta Carr
Bessie Hice
Tingley
Ella Babb
Carbon
Earl Hipsley
Verna Grace
Jake Hipsley
Smith Brooks
Entertains Club
R. R. Watson
Shreck
Austin
Ralph Kendrick
Deforis Johnson
Ray Journey
John Godfrey
Storm Lake
Ora Gard
Hilda Journey
Gard
Thelma Pullan
Mae Hullinger
Glenwood
J. B. Marsell
H. Hullinger
Charles Anderson
York
Nebr
Henry Maxwell
Ed Anderson
Harvey Anderson
R. R. Anderson
W. H. Bankston
West
Herbert Hughes
Evan Bankston
Oregon
E. W. Angley
American Falls
Ida
Dennis Crawford
C. G. Hipstey
Retta Herren
Walter Noble
J. H. Hipsley
John Harold
Amos Hipsley
Texas
Oklahoma City
George Hipsley
W. W. Kratzer
Lincoln
Nebra
Kratzer
Jardil
Pueblo
Colo
Chicago
R. M. ‘Tuttle
Corning
J. M. Green
Tom Baldwin
Joe
Clifford
Arvilla Hartman
Ralph Hicks
Gwenyth
Lorene, Savage
M. 5. Pace
O. Hicks
Johnnie Combs
George Mathis
Leafy Pace
Ann Hazelton
Howard
Nodaway
Ben Snively
Harriett Maxwell
Rube Anderson
Vernon Hamilton
Memory
Ora Drennen
Calvin Huss
Guss
Willis Oxford
Keith Neely
Athelstan
J. L. Fuller
St. Joseph
Ed Heller
Gravity
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Violet Crowell
Dale Henigan
College Springs
RB. Watson
Richard Allen
Howard Hawkee
Hawsleyville
M. F. Ransford
Sharpaburg
Evangelist
O. P. Beljinger
Florida
J. O. McClurg
P. S. Lindahl
J. E. Lindahl
L. BR. Johnson
Rockford, Ill
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Carrol Insram
Atlantic
Etta Allison
J. E. Anderson
Leslie Blake
Harry Ankeny
John Reynolds
Clyde Miller
Will Steeves
Wayne Steeves
Florence
Pratt
Ozark Country
Bagwell Dam
Frank ‘Worrell
Humanaville
Waary Society
Ll. F.austin
Baptist Missionary Society
B. L. Clark
Frank Raynor
Cora Raynor
George Moore
C. 5. Hook
R. M. Tuttle
Ed F. Rose
Shenandoah
Ladies’ Aid Society
Helen Journey
Ruth Journey
John Daugharty
Charles Pace
Max Kendrick
Ross Savage
Joe Clowser
Bernard Corbin
Charlotte Corbin
Everett Corbin
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Merrel Bellinger
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Baby
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Miles Shore
W. A. Kitchen
Cleveland
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Iowa-Nebraska Light and Power Company
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Antarctic Camp
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Illinois
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New York
Siki
Court Street
Main Street
Thompson's
Bedford, Town
Bedford Oil Company
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Masker Farm
Earl Coy
Tuly J
Ray Walker
Oklahoma
Phillips Brothers
California
Ruth McMahon
Marion West
Prescott
Velma Leighton
A. J. Leighton
al Bender
Bender
BR. B. Monahan
Hamburg
Ralph Ledgerwood
J. W. Ledgerwood
Ollie Heater
Clyde Damewood
Elliott
Lilly Humphrey
Eagle Grove
Snyder
Wayne Hensley
Harold
Helen
Lynn
Ralph Hensley
Linnie V. Butts
Glenn Butts
Ray Bartles
Allen
Blockton
Gay
Opera House
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