Thanksgiving notes from Mills County and nearby towns
Local notices from Emerson Glenwood and Strahan detail Thanksgiving visits and hospitalities. Miss Edna Scott and Laura Stone are named among Emerson residents, while J H Johnson hunted a wolf near Keg Creek. The Glenwood Gun Club reports pigeon and blue rock contests, and Tabor College's president announces annual scholarships for Glenwood high school graduates. A funeral for Mrs. John Lloyd and various community updates close out the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Scott
Malvern
Winkler
H. J. Baird
Glenwood
Geo. Carter
Fred Heisler
Laura Stone
Emerson
Ed Carson
Association of
Mills County Doctors
J. Wallace
Shaw
Bushnell
W. E. Boyd
Tabor
J. M. Donelan
Ed Meyers
Young Wasson
Ellis
Tabor College
Glenwood High School
John Lloyd
T. M. Carter
Thomas Lloyd
Center Township
Logan
Kansas
M.E. Church
Carter
Emerson News Hem Surprises and Social Ties In November
Emerson notes a busy week with visits from Miss Charlotte Graham and several Red Oak and Hastings residents, a ME church revival continuing, and numerous Thanksgiving gatherings across the area. Local weddings, a funeral, and community events at the Presbyterian church mark a period of social activity before winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Graham
Red Oak
E. J. Aistrope
Malvern
Lang
Geo. Warner
Jessie Ross
Adda McKinley
Merle Tracy
Piper
Ashland
Neb
W.E. Wilson
Hillsdale Social Notes and Local Travel Updates
Dr Cross is very poorly and Mary Reynolds is sick. Several residents visited Omaha and St Louis, with updates on travel, visits, and Thanksgiving dinners. A revival held at Pacific Junction is noted, along with school plans for Mabel Knapp and relatives visiting from Little Sioux and Hastings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Cross
Mary Reynolds
A. F. Seeger
Omaha
J. W. Garter
R. B. Sharpe
Mabel Knapp
Tabor
Wm Dawley
Imogene Andrews
Plattsmouth
Rev. Curtis
Pacific Junction
Bertha Robinson
Silver City
Elizabeth Hutchings
Hastings
Lora Ryan
Benie Gamnutt
Little Sioux
Ryan
John Kelly
John Sawyers
Nick Sawyers
J.H. Hopp
Supple
Fred
Emerson
Ed Dutch
Malvern
Dan Lewis
Local notices recall a busy Emerson week with deaths and visits
Agent John Supple led a light gathering of Emerson visitors as George Smith of Emerson is noted as born on Monday. Many friends came through Omaha and Craton on weekend, while Miss Tia McKown died after returning from Kansas. Funeral services were held at Emerson Methodist Church with large attendance and burial at Emerson cemetery. Obituary to follow next week.
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Lois. Roberts
Willie Flemming
Andy Flemming
John Davis
Minnie Meadows
Emerson
Hillsdale
M. L. Evans
Chicago
O. P. Kilgore
Urban Clemmer
Luella McGill
Epworth League
Tolingers
Frank Lang
Abe Clites
Collins
Wallace
Rob
John Sandiland
J. D. Sweeney
Hallett
Presbyterian Church
Everett Powers
Brigh
BE. A. Moore
M. E
McHaden & Strickler
del Hallett
George Erwin
York
Nebr
Chas, Hutchings
Omaha
Grace Mason
Crayton
J. R. Graham
Silver City
Mesdames W. P. Crow
Banks Boney
Malvern
Tillie Hawker
Creston
Masons
Wweak
E. E. Culver
Red Oak
Will Fisher
Will Fisher’s New House. Mrs. J. Martin
Kuntz
Green River
Wyoming
Margaret Hixson
Memphis
U. S. Webber
Ronnie McKown
Pender
Fannie Fensome
Pueblo
Colo
A McKown
Fred Shaw
H.C. Robbins
Courtland
Robbins
Lincoln
J. F. Martin
P. A. Birdsall
Dell Birdsall
W. J. Birdsall
Horace Birdsall
T. J. Wallace
J. R. Bridges
Glenwood
Adaline Ward
George Talbott
GD Keffer
John
Bardozier
Tia McKown
J. B. McKown
Kansas
BR. E. Harvey
Methodist Church
Emerson Cemetery
Thanksgiving visitors reported around Red Oak area
Multiple residents and visitors from Emerson, Sidney, Macedonia, Carson, Wheeler's Grove, and Red Oak gathered or traveled through town for Thanksgiving. Named people include Miss Anna Asell, Mrs. Babbitt, Frank Babbitt, Miss Edna Harlan, Miss Effa Mayes, Miss Gertrude Geopfarth, Ralph Boileau, Mrs. B. E. Drury, Lizzie Lawry, Miss Dale McKenzie, Miss Jessie Cheney, Miss Nellie Hollingsworth, Mrs. Curt Currahs, Maggie Darnell, Ira Burnett, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Kiger, Chas Maynes, and James Mickey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Asell
Red Oak
Babbitt
Emerson
Frank Babbitt
Edna Harlan
Effa Mayes
Gertrude Geopfarth
Ralph Boileau
B. E. Drury
Carson
Lizzie Lawry
Dale McKenzie
Wheeler’s Grove
Mis
Jessie Cheney
Nellie Hollingsworth
Curt Currahs
Sidney
Maggie Darnell
Judge
Ute
Ira Burnett
Macedonia
Mra
J. P. Kiger
Qhas
Maynes
Emerson Waa & Vias
James
Mickey
Local visitors and town events fill Thanksgiving week
A parade of visitors from Harrison, Macedonia, Emerson, Malvern and Oakland kept town life lively with dances, funerals, sales and social events. Notable items include a box social at Keystone school that netted 24.50, Mrs. Verne Paul's visit with relatives, and church services at the M I church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernie Paul
Harlan
W. D.craig
Harriet Paul
Elsie Young
Macedonia
Lulu DeBolt
Harry Parks
Guy Magnés
Malvern
J. L. Douglas
Kirk Kent
Hopeville
Addie Gibson
Mamie Burton
Keystone School House
Gertrude Weed
Bertha Navert
Emerson
Zella McLain
Shenandoah
Misa
Terean’ Allen
Quingix
Bakin
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R. H. Shay
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G. A. Binnix
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Monon
James Sawyers
St Louis
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Hardy
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George Smith of
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Billy Miller
Ray Pierson
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Dr. Baxter
Oakland
GC. P. Culver
Grand Junction
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