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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1901
Page
1
Local notes detail farm sales, livestock markets, and shop offerings across Mills County. Hogs, cattle, and sheep trade moves are reported from Omaha market and nearby buyers. Gibson's store features salt, sugar, coffee, maple syrup, and meats while promoting subscriptions. Community events include skating, theater, and holiday and family news with several moves and occupations.
New Years observances in Malvern brought about forty one gentlemen and many guests to formal receptions hosted by CG. Wi Black and associates, Mesdames Haynes Kronsbein Jishback and others, all decorated in pink white with holly and mistletoe. Refreshments included coffee fruit salad cake and breads. Cards were left by dozens of callers with varied playful touches from hosts, including a humorous bib and bread and milk on seating. The event featured multiple homes, guests and engrained social rituals reflecting community traditions on New Year’s Day.
An announcement from a premier western company promotes the third lecture in the Hamilet course. Malvern residents are urged to reserve seats by January 4 at 8 36 at Wilson’s drug store. A big Sears rush is anticipated for January 10 with entertainment and bill reminders.
The article reports a second wed ding at the C A Donner home near Myra on Jan 2 at high noon officiated by Rev A K Slothower It covers the four contract ing parties Bernard C Donner and Daisy P Hammond of the locale Nevin G Patterson of Shenandoah and Tdw I Donner The reception featured elaborate decor a five course dinner and well known local families praise the couples plans to settle in Shenandoah and nearby farms with future homes set in the county and beyond.
A. J. Kronspei requests the return of a large wire fence stretcher from the storeroom. The note asks Wannjey Stretcher to bring the tool to the store and resolve the missing item.
News of the churches notes Rev. Dr. John Gordon of Tabor College will preach at the Presbyterian church next Sunday morning and evening. The Epworth League and M.S. cleared about $12 from a chicken pie social last Friday. Public worship at the Baptist church is set for Sunday with morning and evening themes. The week of prayer at the Baptist church runs January 6 through 13 with nightly meetings at homes and church, finishing Friday night at the home of Win Angus.
Polly Ann Morford born in Mercer county Pennsylvania November 24 1829 married David Sanford in Indiana in 1647 with seven children three died in infancy. In 1870 she married Joseph Day joined the Christian church in 1870 and died December 20 1900 in Malvern Iowa. Funeral services were held December 30 at 2 p m at the Malvern Methodist church conducted by Rev A J Slothaner. Masons and associated orders held a joint installation last Thursday night with invited guests and refreshments afterward. Interest in town rising with winter work anticipated. For sale include two span of young mules three Harry Mount mares and cattle and yearlings. Notice to settle accounts to start the new year. prompt settlement requested. Announcement dissolving partnership with wc Haynes leaves new contact for business.
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