Home Happenings and local notes brighten town life
Arthur Dice joins Gibson Grocery learning the trade while Sam Vinton updates the Rayne farm with improvements this spring. Rev. A. E. Kiser attends the Presbyterian General Assembly in Des Moines and plans to return by week’s end. J. H. Ayer returns from Nebraska trips and meets Worstall, visiting Henderson and Macedonia. Joseph Whitesides takes a teaching break after a successful Evernham district term. W. Al Turner relocates to Chicago freight offices after leaving Randolph. A. W. Seeger offers $100 reward after a smoke house theft of ham and shoulders. James Jones builds a solid concrete foundation for a new barn and outfits with a new buggy. Mrs. Davis learns her brothers in California fared well after the San Bernardino earthquake. Mrs. Follett sustains a broken arm near Malvern, easing with Dr. Corbin’s care. Malvern defeats Red Oak 9 to 6 in a baseball clash. Carl Cook and Elmer Davis starred for the home team. High School plans a home game with Plattsmouth. Seniors host a memorable reception for juniors at the Richmond home with decorations, ice cream, berries, and cake. wraps mislaid but recovered before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Dice
Gibson Grocery
Sam Vinton
Rayne
A. E. Kiser
Des Moines
Presbyterian General Assembly
J. H. Ayer
Nebraska
7. C. Worstall
Henderson
Macedonia
Joseph Whitesides
Evernham
Grenwood
W.al. Turner
Burlington
Randolph
M. B. Harover
Harover
Leader
Turner
Chicago
A. W. Seeger
Seeger
James Jones
Jones
Red Oak High School
Malvern Boys
Malvern
Carl Cook
Elmer Davis
Plattsmouth High School
Local Malvern News Highlights Influx of Visitors And Harvest Prep
Numerous townsfolk appear in Malvern this week including A. J. Combs and son Bert selling horses, Harlan visitors, and Pat Kilmartin shipping six thousand bushels of corn. Groundwork for new bank quarters, repairs on residences, and a busy farming season signal a thriving period with rain boosting crops and planned baptisms and church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soiebeek
Wm Alley
Hillsdale
John Knight
George Pace
P. M. Caadwell
Pat Kilmartin
Hastings Blaze Destroys Jerry Lewis Shop and Adjacent Smithy
A fire at Hastings destroyed the Jerry Lewis shop near the livery barn about 2:30 yesterday morning. Quick aid prevented wider damage as another blacksmith shop next to it also burned. The Hutchings property owned the building, Wes Young had recently bought pumps and well fixtures, and Tred Pennington owned the adjoining smithy. No insurance was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Lewis
Hastings
S.b.hutchings
Wes Young
Tred Pennington
Death of Mrs W P Brower in Wayne Nebr is announced in Mills county history
News reached Mills county Saturday of the death of Mrs W P Brower a former resident, at her Wayne Neb home Friday May 18. Funeral was held from the Presbyterian church with Rev A Kiser officiating. Born February 28 1840 in Kalama Michigan she moved with her parents to Winterset Iowa as a young woman and joined the Presbyterian church. She married Alexander Syas December 25 1858, producing one daughter Mrs J W Davis, then wed W P Brower April 29 1862. eight children were born, two dying in infancy. The Browers moved to Mills county in 1867 and later to Silver Creek township north of Malver and remained until Mr Brower’s death April 6 1903. Since then she lived with her children and, since October, with her youngest daughter Mrs J Hurst of Wayne. She endured pulmonary tuberculosis about seven months and remained patient. She was a kind mother and friend and leaves five daughters Flora Hodgin Dilik Rabbitt and Mary Sharp of Cedar Rapids Nebr Edna Hurst and Geo Brower of Wayne Nebr and Frank Robbins of this place. She leaves twenty six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The family extends thanks through the Leader for help in their bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Brower
Wayne
Nebr
J. W. Davis
Presbyterian Church
Kalama
Mich
Winterse
Alexander Syas
W.P. Brower
Mills Equity
Siver Creek Township
Malver
Mr. Brower
Mr. J
Mesdames Flora
Hodgin
Dilik Rabbitt
Mary Sharp
Ceda Rapids
Edna Hurst
Geo Brower
Mr. Prank Robbins
Free broom corn seed offer to planters in Malvern
A notice states a choice lot of Dwarf broom corn seed will be given to those who plant it. The seed will mature if planted by June 25. Interested parties should call on or address D A Vopson in Malvern Ta.
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Vopson
Malvern
Our Honored Dead Malvern and Milton Summers Post burials
The list names fallen soldiers and post members buried in Malvern cemetery and other cemeteries. Entries include James Kalter Samuel Stockton TJ Ruckis James Dunlan E Graham Simeon Dike blackhawk era and Simeon Dike. Names span War of 1812 Blackhawk War Civil era and later. Additional recipients and post members include TJ Barnes Hastings Johnson and Robert Plumb among others in scattered cemeteries.
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Malvern
Milton Summers
James Kalter
Samuel Stockton
TJ Ruckis
James Dunlan
E Graham
Wiosmith
TJ Curtis OG
McCutcheon
Stanley Joshua Durbin
Bosworth
Bates
Hayes John
Sidley
Kayton
O Bancroft
Thomas Patt
George W
Rwing
Josiah Leek
Peter Smith
Gabriel Perkins
Newman Joseph Jacquat
L Britt
Simeon Dike
Palmer
Robinson Hastings
JM Johnson
Hawker TJ Barnes
Liberty Robert Plumb
Ryerson
Adams
Follett Tames Henderson
Mt Higgins
Donner
Galbraith
R Beatt
Hunter
South Grove
Barnes
Britt
Qlenwood
Adams J
Stranathan
Malvern Commencement Plans At Baptist Church May 25
Malvern schools hold regular annual commencement with six graduates Olga Otis Harare Richmond Frances McCoy Rheba Whalen Liva Richards Ivy Campbell. Program features music orations and diplomas with titled pieces and conduct by Rev A E Kiser and D H Whitfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
Malvern
Bhose
Olga Otis
Harare Richmond
Frances McCoy
Rheba Whalen
Liva Richards
Ivy Campbell
Olga Joy Obis
Edward Califf
Frances McCoy Elmer
Davis
What Casreer
Ransom Swain
Harry Knesland
Elmer Davis
D. H. Whitfield Music
Utterback
Wanamaker's Beginning and the Courage to Act
An essay contrasts courage and hesitation in business. It cites the willingness to spend money on wise ventures versus clinging to cash. The piece praises decision and persistence, note of Wanamaker as a hypothetical example contingent on the paper’s endorsement.
Personal mentions from Malvern and nearby towns
A long list of residents and visitors appears from Malvern and surrounding towns. Names include Mrs S Otla in Omaha, T R Potts in Pacific Junction, Harry Boggess of Red Oak, Mrs M A Chantry of Tabor, Dan Bulnawood of Tabor, T A Hougas from Henderson, Elsie Skerritt visiting Emerson, N Moore of Hastings, Prof L Mitchell visiting Mrs Evan's, Miss Lulu Cross from Emerson, Will Sherfe from Ft Madison, Reno Moore in Silver City, George Alston from South White Cloud, Mrs J M Noah from near Glenwood, J A Slothower and son from Papillion, P M Cadwell, Mesdames M Weaver and C H Peer of Strahan, J A Sponebraker and son from near Henderson, Harry Anderson from Silver City, F H Boggess and wife from Red Oak, 8 M Criswell and wife of Strahan, Mrs B Hutchings and daughter Mrs F A Priest, Miss Rue Otis from University Place, I R Chantry and Guy Breeding, Wynne Oitg from St Louis, Mesdames S M Hodgin and J Sharpe, Mrs W P Brower family, George Brower and Mrs J R Burst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Otla
Omaha
T. R. Potts
Pacific Junction
Harry Boggess
Red Oak
M. A. Chantry
Tabor
Malvern
Dan Bulnawood
T. A. Hougas
Henderson
Elsie Skerritt
Emerson
N. Moore
Hastings
L. &. Mitchell
Mra. Evan's
Lulu Cross
Malvern Friends
Will Sherfe
Ft. Madison
Iowa
R. W. Greenlee
Glenwood
J. Clark
Nebraska City
Reno Moore
Silver City
George Alston
South White Cloud
P. M. Cadwell
Clark Webr
Mesdames M. Weaver
C.H. Peer
Strahan
J. A. Sponebraker
Son Sherman
Harry Anderson
H. D. West
F. H. Boggess
Will Evans
M. Criswell
Guy Breeding
Leader
Wynne Oitg
St Louis
Willl
St. Louisa
Iron Mountain
Reward for arrest of meat-house thieves in Glenwood Iowa
$100 reward offered by H. W. Seeger of Glenwood Iowa for the arrest and conviction of the thief or thieves who robbed a meat house on or about the night of May 7 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Seeger
Glenwood
Towa
Special Service and Ice Cream Social at Wesley and Ashbury Churches
Wesley Chapel will hold Sunday school and preaching in the afternoon next Sunday May 27 replacing Jagulay morning service. Ashbury church south of Emerson hosts an ice cream and strawberry social Tuesday evening May 20. Everyone is invited and past socials were well attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashbury
Asbury Church
Emerson
Asbury
G A R Post Plans Decoration Day Memorial Service
Milton Summers Post expects full attendance at the regular meeting on Saturday the 26th. Arrangements for Decoration Day are to be completed. All ex soldiers are asked to meet in the Post room on Sabbath the 27th at 10 45 p m to attend services at the Baptist church. R A Wiils Adjt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Summers Post
Post Room
Baptlat Church
Commencement at Peaceville Set for June 1 at School House
The Peaceville commencement occurs Sunday evening June 1 at the school house. The board provided funds to cover all expenses so no admission fee will be charged. The sermon for graduates will be delivered Sunday evening May 27 at the agricultural note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peaceville
Bollinger of the Meera
Yi Ryeburehy
Deardorff Sells Homemade Honey And Other Goods
Rural Malvern notices advertise Deardorff selling homemade honey and assorted goods including farm wares and items from nearby shops. Listings mention Herefords for sale, short horn bulls, flour, lumber, garden seeds, eggs, and various household products with prices and contact cues in a bustling small-town classified listing.
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J. H. Davis
Near
Doug
John Hughes
San Bernardino
Oakland
Calif
H. S. Richmond
Shaketaiale Taie Tok
W.A Nims
East Deer Creek
Mr. Nims
A. J. Combs
Bert
Mr Morgan
Harlan
I. L. Morgan
Amos Bonham
Palo
Ollie Hammond
Long Island
Kansas
S. J. Curl
J. M. Canedy
W.E. Larsson
Otis Boles
Mr. Larsson
Walt
Nima McFarland
John Lang
Pearl
Emarson
California
Mr. Lang
T. J. Moses
Henry Donner
Mr. Moses
Ths
Mr. Donner
Malvern National Bank
van Dover
Emporium
Perley
Geo Darling
Baptist
L. A. Stivasson
Fred Durbin
Fred Stone
Ed Califf
Chantry
W. W. Bollinger
Methodist Church
Roscoe Shay
Fred Smith
Shenandoah
H. FP. Hacrett
Lem Jones
W. R. Thomas
Byron
Tenete Osborne
W. S. Wolfe
Catherine Cleaver
A. M. Andrews
Marshalltown
Presbyterian Sunday School
S. H. M. Byars
Willie Stotts
Reed
Jay Brady
Malvern's
A. E. Kiser Muse
Wanamaker’s
John Wanamaker
Viewspaper
Wanamaker
J.M. Noah
J. A. Slothower and Son
Papilltor, Nebr
Mesdames S. M. Hodgin
John Sharpe
Cedar Rapids
George Brower
J. R. Burst
Wayne, Nebr
Wesley Chapel
R. A. Wiils
Adjt
Deardorff
Swanson & Foster
Deardorff’s
Pete
Califf’s
E. Drahelm& Son
Mra L
Black
Hamaker's Flour
George Hamaker
Fred Davis
Sherman Jones
Hamaker
Wabash Depot
R. A.’ Wills
Bam
Morrill
Gibson's
Old East Side
D. Stitt
Jesse Bell
van Dorens
J. R. Swim Norden
Salt
Joe Gerards
Deardorffs
Gibson
Presh Nuts
Frank Robbins
Gibson’s
C. M. Jones
Coro
Gibson’s Grocery
Duroc
Jersey
Gale
Orion and Improver
Mills “County ‘Telephone
C. W. Burger
Jame Durbin
Cheene, van Dorans
Hay
Batt
Gibson's Grocery
van Dorena
Yankee Robinson
Ragard
My Place
Obuyel
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