Local Happenings and Visits Amid Wartime Small-Town Life
Kisketsobk resident L W Miller leaves for Michigan City to visit old friends and relatives. Lang Shepard, called from Watertown, joins family matters at Henry Shepard's state institution post. Henry Sloncker moves south of town to the Cunniingham property. Clinton and Clifford Robbins recover from pneumonia. J H Wise and family with visiting evangelists Revs Varrin and Harris dine at George Nahley’s. Hastings visitor John Baldozier advances subscription and plans to lease Jon Hicks farm. H B Hoyt travels to Malvern with sisters for a drop sale, subscribes to The Leader. F M Buff visits from Afton, recalls Lincoln sale, Samuel Huff remarks on Du Roc cattle. Frank Crouse and wife drive to Fargo, Oklahoma. Crouse orders Leader for next year to stay informed on Mills County affairs. Alva Williams reports strong lily sale. cattle and horses fetch top prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Miller
Michigan City
Lang Shepard
Watertown
Tfl
Henry Shepard
Shepard
State Institution
Henry Sloncker
Robt
Hammond
Sloan
Cunniingham
Clinton
Clifford
Frank Robbins
Clindon
J. H. Wise
J. M. Varrin
M.J. Harris
Wises
George Nahley
John Baldozier
Hastings
Leader
Baldozier
Jon Hicks
H. EB. Hoyt
North Grove
Mesdames
Frank Crouse
Fargo
Oklahoma
Mr Crouse
Mills County
Alva
Williams
Lily Sale H
Local News Roundup and Social Notes
Saturday meeting announced with installation of officers. Several residents, including C. W. Black and Mrs J. G. Markel, reported ill or recovering. J. M. Roberts leaves for Colorado homestead. Mrs. Gregory’s child and others face pneumonia threats. Snow breaks, sleighing returns. Ernest Albers and Ida Runne wed at home. Kilpatrick plans a public sale near Randolph. East of town John Huot seeks specialist help. Malvern grows as a trading center amid local events and announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Black
J. G. Markel
Hodges
Henderson
Read
John Myers
J. M. Roberts
Hillsdale
Colorado
Gregory
Green Bay Lumber Company
Ernest Albers
Ida Runne
J. H. Ranne
F. D. Kilpatrick
Randolph
John Huot
Omaha
J. W. Langmuir
Straban
Wellington
Colo
R. G. Warfield
Malvern
Nora McFarland
Tabor Piano Company
C. A. Pickerel
Tuck & Johnson Company
Alice Windom
Thos Windom
Glenwood
Nebraska
Seed Corn Seedman Speltz Visitors Emerson
Wim Speltz of David City Nebraska, a seedsman, visited last week with his brother Joseph Speltz of The Judge Hotel in Emerson. He inspected corn on several nearby farms seeking seed to buy and found only about one third would germinate due to freezing before drying. Farmers should test and prove each year’s corn seed to ensure a good stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim Speltz
David City
Nebr
Seelsman
Desser
Joseph Speltz
Judge Hotel
Emerson
Wedded in Council Bluffs Evans and Gardner Wed
Jesse H. Evans of Malvern and Miss Riley Gardner of Sidney were united in marriage yesterday at the Christian parsonage 726 Willow Avenue in Council Bluffs. They will reside at the Evans farm near Malvern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse H. Evans
Emley Gardner
W. Jefferson
Bessie Barkus
Council Bluffs
Malvern
Riley Gardner
Sidney
Willow Avenue
Land sale closes vast Archer county deal in Texas
Banker I Hendricks and his partner Mr. Smith of Columbia Mo. sold 40000 acres in Archer county Texas after buying last summer. They reported about a 40 percent advance over purchase price, earning a sizable net gain and allowing a rest from further Texas holdings. Hendricks says Texas land remains a strong investment with expected development and rising value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TF. Hendricks
Texas
Archer County
Mr. Smith
Columbia
Mr. Hendricks
Mills County Chautauqua set for late June and early July
The Mills County Chautauqua assembling committees prepare for this year’s event, planned for the last week of June and the first week of July in Malvern. Malvern’s prior Chautauquas drew high attendance and enthusiasm, and organizers expect the best yet. The finance committee reports strong stock sales across a wide radius, with stockholder names to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Ysidm
Mills
Chauaauqua
Chattauque
Real Estate Transfers in Mills County Iowa February 1907
Record of Instruments filed in Mills County Deeds Office from February 8 to 15 reports transfers. Herb Cheyney to W R Barnes 200 dollars. Ey Dawley to C C Pearl 312800. M Evernham Executrix to W Brower 5360 plus 56 acres. W Brower to PH Evernham 3340 plus 56 acres. EF Craizmeyer to A D Lewis 4350. JH Johnson and wife to Standard Oil Co 150. United States to John W. Scott patent. S Allis to A F Saar 6000. Hammond to M Christensen 950. Lot 8 in Glenwood bk 74.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder of Deeds
Mills County
Iowa
Glenwood Abstract Co
Herb Cheyney
R Barnes
EY Dawley
C C Pearl
Shene
M Evernham
W Brower
Brower
PH Evernham
EF Craizmeyer
D Lewis
JH Johnson and Wife
Standard Oil Co
United States
John W. Scott
Allis
F Saar
Hammond
M Christensen
Glenwood
Malvern Triumphs Over Tabor In Big High School Clash
Large Malvern crowd packed the gym as Malvern high boys defeated the college team 37 to 18 while the girls edged the visitors 10 to 8. Star player Donner sat out, Wilson stepped in, and Malvern’s squad closed the basketball season unbeaten against rivals. The council Bluffs report favors Malvern for regional and state honors in the high school class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern High School
Tabor College
Malvern
Corning
Tudor Girls
Malvern Boys
Donner
Wilson
Council Bluffs
Southwest
Towa
Methodist Church Plans and Local Obituary in Mills County
Regular services and Sunday School activities are outlined for next Sabbath at the Methodist Church with Evangelistic services at the Presbyterian Church in the morning and a Women's Missionary Society praise service in the evening. A talk on Japan’s mythology is planned for Friday by Mr. Beatty, followed by a business session, and youth meetings urged. Jesse A. Painter, respected Pacific Junction resident and early Mills County taxpayer, dies at age with funeral arrangements to be announced. burial at Glenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Weings
Alta Boyer
Presbyterian Church
Women’s Missionary Society
Grant Missionary
Omaha
Beatty
Japan
Mills County
Jesse A. Painter
Pacific Junction
Painter
Texas
Utah
Glenwood
Is Roosevelt a Genius A Look at Presidential Eccentricity
The American Magazine cites Roosevelt’s alleged genius traits and the critics who labeled him unconventional. It muses on stigmata of genius and asks whether notable portents at his birth or dramatic events marked his rise, inviting Riis to weigh in on such signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Riis
John D. Rockefeller
East Twentieth Street
The Clansman to Return for Four Day Boyd's Engagement
The Clansman will return to Boyd's Theatre Omaha for a four day engagement beginning Sunday February 24. The play on race relations drew immense crowds in Omaha and other cities including New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago with long runs and strong reviews. Tickets by mail to W. J. Burgess at Boyd's Theatre urged due to expected rush. a matinee is planned for Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd's
Omaha
Avery
New York City
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Chicago
The
Critica of
New York
Acenery
W. J. Burgess
Boyd's Theatre
Personal mentions and visitors visit daily across towns
A long list of local residents and visitors from Omaha Mineola Emerson Hastings Henderson Strahan Glenwood Des Moines Shenandoah Massena Omaha Lincoln and other places pass through town or travel for visits business trips or conventions. Highlights include Elmer Buckingham J J Hubbell Wiles and Graham among others visiting Omaha Emerson Hastings and nearby towns with friends relatives and professional engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jones
Omaha
J. R. Graham
Mineola
Mulholland
Elmer Buckingham
I. J. Swain
Red Oak
CG. W. Black
Emerson
Hi. H. Wilson
Hastings
Lelia VanAundale
W. A. Wiles
Henderson
J. J. Hubbell
Glenwood
Lucy Phillips
W. G. Mayberry
Frank Decker
OH. T. Beattie
Wm M. Mitchell
Willisea
George Mollor
J. R. Scott
Henry Kraft
Brady Island
Nebr
O. M. Ogden of
Strahan
G. W. Conrad
Lee Baldwin
G.O. Boston
Jubilee Singers to Perform at High School Opera House
The Canadian Jubilee Concert company will present a high grade entertainment at the opera house next Thursday evening February 28 under the auspices of the High School. The program includes vocal and instrumental music featuring old time camp meeting and plantation melodies, classical orchestra and solo work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Jubiles
The Criswells Move to Town in Maulsvern
J S Criswell of Strahan buys the J B Reutels dorm brick residence one block west of the Baptist parsonage occupied by N D Smith for 1800 dollars. He plans improvements and will move to town soon. The Criswells are regarded among Mills county's best residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadwell & Salyern
J. S. Criswell
Strahan
Reutelsdorff
N. D. Smith
Criswell
Criswells
Mills County
Maulsvern
New Arrivals in Local Families This February
A series of birth notices across the community reports daughters born to Mr and Mrs Andrew Anderson on February 1 and to Mr and Mrs Geo Loving on February 17, a daughter born to Mr and Mrs John Cozad on February 20, a son born to Mr and Mrs Chas Kerns on February 16, a son born to Mr and Mrs Geo Mathews on February 15, a son welcomed by Mr and Mrs Bounds in Malvern on February 17, and a son born to Mr and Mrs John Gray near Towo on February 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Washburn
Gastings
Andrew Anderson
Geo. Loving
John Cozad
Chas Kerns
Geo Mathews
Local Merchants Advertise Groceries and Farm Goods in Malvern Mills Area
Deardorff sells New York buckwheat flour and eggs butter and lard at Gibson's and Califf's livery barn markets. Malvern Mills and Gibson's advertise Cream of Wheat Flour, oranges lemons bananas and various grains. Farm for rent and loans offered, plus travel salesman post with $1000 weekly pay. Malvern la B28 listing shows expansive local trade notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson's
Cook Mercantile Co
Ab Gibson's
Malvern Mills
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kisketsobk
Luletaeoecemakisend
F. M. Buff
Afton
Boston
Norton
Huff A
Lincoln
Huff
You
Ed Summers
Chas Swanburg
Frank Pullman
G. A. Spellering
Silver City
Masonic School of Instruction
Spellering
Mr Swanburg
Cadwell & Salyers
G. W. Wyant
Center Street
KR. A. Wills
Peaceville
Mr Wills
Vfeb
Gladden
J.W. Sims
George Short
Cas
Laure Attvns
Otiss
Otis
Mira Uttvitsy
Itia
L. W. Bochner
Mabel Potts
Ely Richmond
John Réihamer
Robert Hilton
Fremont
Farmers Institute
Hilton
George Hilton
White Cloud Township
George L. Cleaver
LaGrande
Oregon
Pugher
the Mills County
Chautauqua
Tabor
Genius
Dr. Corbin
Dr. Weddally
Lisle Bellwood
Wilen Graham
Little Whitney Farnham
Marion Black
Elsie Chantry
Alfred Kell
Des Moines
Weller
C. Moesner
William Bennett
Pacific Situation
C. Hunter
G. T. White
Massena
Prof
L. Mitchell
Shenandoah
Co. W. Black
L. C. Black
Mary Ewing
N. I. Atter
Christian Church
G. K. ‘Waorebt
A. L. Wolfe
S. BP. Hendricks
Culver
Indiana
Perry
Culver Military Academy
S. P. Robinson
Newport
Wm Robinson
Romer Reynolds
George Bates
South Dakota
James Powers
Jubilee Singers Coming
Deardorff
Gibson’s
C. M. Co
Califf’s Livery Barn
Wnnehburn
Deardorff's
M. Co
Swanson & Poster
London Layer Raisins
Cook Maronatile Co
Malvernuillis
J.P. Achensback
Graic
A.J. Wearla
Glenwood Abstract Company
Sharman Jones
A. Alexander
Pei
Tims
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!