Former resident John D Torrant dies in Newbery Oregon
John D Torrant aged 76 longtime Newberry Oregon resident died Sunday November 10 1907 at his home in Newberry He worked in a mill and wagon shop with Wm Watson and J P McKissick in the late 1870s Later moved west and had lived there since He was married in 1850 to Edma Smith and had a son B C Torrant of Wildfield South Dakota and a daughter Mrs Miller M Culley of Newberry Oregon He was a Mason and a Latter Day Saints church member at his death The widow and two children survived him
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John D. Torrant
Newberry
Ors
Our City
Wm. Watson
J. P. ‘McKissick
Edma Smith
Mason Lodge
Latter Day Saints Church
B. ‘C. Tarrant
Wildfield
S. D
Miller M. Culley
Newbery
Ore
Election call for Hamburg school directors candidates sought
As school election time nears, retiring directors G. M. Beal and Frank Davis are not yet replaced. Beal declines reappointment while Ke may run. Kate proposes no campaign. The public must choose two capable leaders to steer education, with several teaching vacancies this year stressing prudent judgment and strong influence. District Knights of Pythias convention slated for Feb 25 in Sidney, with local hosts ready. Several ladies depart for wholesale houses in major cities.
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G. M. Beal
Frank Davis
Beal
Willng
Kate
Hamburg
the Knights of Pythias
Sidney
Sidney Knights
Republican Caucus Notice for Franklin Township Delegates
A. L. Holmes announces a 8 p m caucus at City Hall on Monday February 24 1908 to choose nine delegates for the Republican County Convention at Sidner Iowa on February 28 1905 to select eight delegates for the Creston Iowa event on March 5 1908 and nominate two delegates two alternates for the Highth Iowa Congregational District in Chicago June 16 1908 plus eight delegates for the Des Moines State Convention March 18 1908 to elect four delegates and four alternates for the statewide Republican delegation to Chicago. Committee man Two.
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Franklin Township
City Hall
Sidner
Iowa
Creston
Chicago
Des Moines
A. L. Holmes
Death of J M Hopkins prominent northern Atchison resident
Death of J M Hopkins a leading Atchison county resident occurred at his Grange Hall area home after a 16 week illness. Born March 2 185? in Linden Missouri he lived and worked in Atchison county on the Hopkins homestead near Rock Port. He served in the 39th General Assembly and left a family of seven with wife Linda Sutherland. Funeral was held at Grange Hall cemetery with Rev Chase officiating. Anson Cleveland, former resident, visiting, coal orders noted at local store.
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J. M. Hopkins
Atchison
Grange Hall
Linden
Atchison County
Missouri
Nelson O
Katherine Hopkins
Pompany
Tabor College
Missouri State University
Pavifie Junction
Iowa
Hopkins
General Assembly
Anson Cleveland
Hubbell
Neb
A. G. Cleveland
Anson
Rev
Cyrus Cleveland
Urbana
Churches Herald Weekend Services and School News
Rev Purdy of Oma to preach both services Sunday February 16 with Sunday School at 10 and morning service at 11. Evening preaching at 7:30, prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30, Bible study at 7:30. Church of Christ outlines evening topic Gods Eternal Purpose. Bob Duncan bought the pumping engine, Barbara Kain returns to public school duties after Montana visit.
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Oma
Church
A.a
Willard
Peaching
Church of Christ
TiOp. A
Isaac Elder
Lincoln birthday program at Methodist church Sunday evening
A Lincoln birthday program was held at the Methodist church featuring congregational readings, music, and a pastor’s address. Joe Nies sold his house on upper Main Street to Paul Gook east of town and considers moving to a farm this spring. Mrs. Katie McKissick Taylor of Jackson, Tennessee, arrived Friday to be at her sister Miss Millia McKissick’s death bed and funeral.
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Methodist Church
Lincoln
Joe Nies
Upper Main Street
Paul Gook
Joe
Katie McKissick" Taylor
Jackson, Tenn
Millia McKissick
Millie McKissick Dead At Sixteen In Nebr City
A brief obituary column notes the death of Millie McKissick at age sixteen in Nebr City after a short illness. The funeral was at the Baptist church with Rev. Williams delivering the sermon, and she is survived by three sisters and one brother, living with grandparents James Barnes and wife. The notice also recounts a separate obituary item for Mrs Edward Moneghan near Percival, and includes community notes on road drag guidelines and a local chivaree.
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Millie McKissick
Millie
Desense
Baptist Church
Williams
R. Me. ‘Kissidk
Shre
James Barnes
Cas
Crumleys Return From California to Hamburg Home
Wm Crumley and family return to Hamburg after a year at Calis todee California citing better living prospects in the U S The 15 year old Malvern girl Crista Karns died after testifying against J L Coleman who is in the penitentiary The Malvern council debated the dog question with spirited remarks from the mayor and Alderman Bechtel
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Wm. Crumley
Calistodee
Cal
Hamburg
Crista Karns
Tabor
J. L. Coleman
Malvern
Bechtel
Ordinance Passes as City Council Meets in Brief Session
City council meets briefly hear reports and passes second and third readings of ordinance fixing health physician salary. Committee to inspect city office map appointed. City hall insurance renewed. Treasurer Baldwin reports funds across General 77.89 Water 652.87 Cemetery 0.00 Sinking 793.10. bills allowed include Cisco boiler 7.00, freight 27.60, Reporter 3.35, Iowa Tel 1.00, Hillman 0.94, Thompson Meter 7.36, Harris salary 43.10, Redshaw 46.00, Alberson 40.25, Mann 2.65, Dover 5.30, Welch printing 3.12, Sauer coal 87.28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Baldwin
John Cisco
Iowa Tel, Co
Hillman
Thompson Meter Co
L H Harris
F Redshaw
John Alberson
AH Mann
LA Dover
Halice Coal
Republican
Welch Printing Co
Rom Sauer Coal
Coal
Austin Parkhurst and Miss Josephine Johnson wed in New York City
Friends of Austin Parkhurst and Miss Josephine Johnson report their marriage in New York City on February 5. Austin, now with Union Fruit Co, is installing a wireless telegraph system in New Orleans and soon moving to Sean Island. The couple will likely reside in New Orleans or Swan Island as they settle their home. Ham burg friends send best wishes.
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Aussin Parkhurst
Josephine Johnson
New York City
Austin
Union Fruit Co
New Orleans
Sean Island
Swan Island
Hamburg
Based Alfalfa Hay or sale by Frank Gilman
Frank Gilman advertises based alfalfa hay for sale. The note promotes the Trenton Spotless coat via F. McBride & Co and offers ordering through Mr. C. A. Cowle's store or their office phone. A separate item mentions Mrs. A J Bartlett traveling to Omaha at the start of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gilman
Trenton
F. McBride & Co
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Ises Verna Fisher
Lizzie Conér
Mesdames Coolbaugh
Bogan
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Omaha
St. Louis
Bride & Co
C. A. Cowles
Main Street
Presbyterian Church
Duke Alberson
A. B. Adams
Norwa Richey
Bob Duncan
Barbara
Kain
Missoula
Mont
Jesus
Fercival
Percival
Edward Moneghan
Catherine McGrath
Wew Ross
Rex County Ireland
Toronto
Can
Boston
Mass
Nebraska City
Mrs. Moneghan
Father Roach
St. Marys Cemetery
Katie EB
Thomas J
Theresa Joseph
Prescott
Arizona
State Highway Commission of Illinois
Gee, Highfield
Rev. Elder
C. B. Golden
H. Hayes
Ives
Arnold Garst
Forest Anspach
Austin Parkhurs
Walter Sheldon
Percival, Ta
Mamie Stapleton
H. L. House
Io WW. Stapleton
A. J.bartlett
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