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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
2
Malvern residents report a week of social visits and small town events. Notables include Mrs. S. J. Clark’s Idaho trip, J. B. Luther and others attending a Democratic meeting, and Mrs. M. T. Davis returning from South Dakota. New residents include WY. S. Grosse, who plans town arrival and bus line operation.
A parade of residents and visitors fills Mills County news from Omaha and Emerson to Silver City. People arrive for business, visits, and subscriptions. several relocate, farm sales and purchases occur, and local leaders attend events including a Masonic funeral. The river swells with spring melt while road and farm life continue.
The Union revival at the Baptist church draws large crowds despite bad roads and storms. Dr. Smiley’s sermons strengthen the churches and many decide for Christ. over forty so far, with more expected. A monster Sunday school meeting at the Methodist church featured Dr. Smiley, and 75 Sunbeam children choir members performed.
G. C. Stamper suffered a serious workplace accident at Copson's broom factory last Friday. His hand was caught in a cog wheel, resulting in the loss of the end of a finger on his left hand. Doctors expect he will be incapacitated for some time.
The county board appoints T. G. Byers as tax ferret to seek out tax dodgers in Mills county. Citizens are urged to settle liabilities before the assessor’s visit and to respond promptly to avoid future pursuit.
A ceremony last Thursday at City Hotel joined Miss Bertha Sandel and Mr. Samuel Gardner Jr. in marriage. Rev. W. W. Bollinger of the Methodist church officiated. The couple receives best wishes from those sending congratulations.
Mrs Clara Pickernell wife of J F Pickernell the Standard Oil distributor died at her home after a brief illness. Her infant died with her. The remains were taken to Neola for the funeral. She was born in Neola on December 1 1879. The bereaved husband has the communitys sympathy.
Joseph L. McNay prominent Silver City resident dies at Omaha hospital Sunday night February 23 after foot amputation and blood poisoning. Funeral held at Silver City Methodist Church with Masons aiding. Born in Pennsylvania April 22, 1849 he moved to Silver City in 1876. Survived by his wife, no children.
The fourth Malvern lecture will be given tomorrow night at the Christian church by Elizabeth de Barrie Gill the noted harpist and entertainer. It is praised as one of the course’s best entertainments and promises a delightful program. Evening meetings start at 7 with the lecture at 8 30 to fit attendance for both events. Tickets are advised for admission.
Rev A B Cunningham of Wilson NC, president of the Christian church missionary society, writes that North Carolina is not ideal for northerners. He cites lingering Confederate symbols, lazy Black labor, white hostility, poor labor, and vast waste land. He notes swamp drainage and wildlife as positives while urging population change.
C C Oaks a leading farmer and landowner from the Emerson area died at his Red Oak home after long illness. Born April 19, 1847 in Warren County Illinois, he came to Mills County in 1876 and operated north of Emerson. He married Anna Fox in 1878 and left two children, Gale Steiner and Charles Walter. Funeral held in Emerson Baptist church with Rev. John Taylor. burial in Emerson Cemetery. The family receives statewide sympathy.
The democratic county central committee led by Geo. W Estes as chairman and J R Graham as secretary met Tuesday to set the coming county convention. Delegates will be elected for the state convention, with the March 21 meeting at Malvero. Township caucuses occur the Saturday before at locations chosen by precinct committee men.
Malvern National Bank and First National Bank of Malvern publish statements showing increased business over the previous quarter. They report large deposits and healthy reserves, signaling financial strength for the community.
Classified column features for rent and sale of a 200 acre farm south of Strahan Iowa with improvements, various livestock including Shorthorns, horses, a stock company announces touring musical shows, fresh oysters and produce from local merchants, flour and maple products, fruit, seeds and seeds, buggy sales, harness repair, spring footwear, and miscellaneous goods from Malvern Groc Co and Deardorff. Includes notices of upcoming shows Friday March 6 and Saturday, and local farm offerings such as turkeys, hay, post, and seeds.
In Fort Scott Kansas on February 24 1908 families of Mrs C W Bigger and others express sincere thanks to friends and old neighbors for assistance in laying to rest their mother and grandmother J D B Norris.
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