Summers Seed House A Growing Seed Industry in Ames
The Summers Seed House, started by John F. Summers on January 1, operates in the old Kneeland building. It markets pure bred corn, Reed's Yellow Dent, and a wide range of grains, grasses, vegetables, and poultry feed. Prof. Crossley of Ames praised Summers's breeding method and market plans, with demand growing so strong that all seeds sold early. The firm plans expansion, extra machinery, and full testing of seeds, aiming to double business next year and employ many local workers.
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Summers
John F. Summers
Kneeland
Reed
Crossley
Ames
Mills County
Infair and Reception for Seeger Couple
An unfair dinner and reception for Mr and Mrs Leonard Seeger was held last Thursday at the groom’s parents southwest of town. About forty friends attended a pleasant social evening with a three course dinner at 17 30, music and games. The bride was welcomed into local society and numerous presents were given. The couple will live on the Seeger home farm with a new residence under construction nearby. The community extends a cordial welcome to the couple.
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Leonard Seeger
H.W. Seeger
Mrs Seeger
Seeger
Mr. Seeger
Picnic at Strahan Mills County Odd Fellows Enjoys Postponed Event
The Strahan site hosted a county affair postponed from Wednesday due to rain. A full program followed, with a dinner deemed worth the price and a sports lineup including a close 5 to 66 ball game won by Vestal and Peer. Races crowned Wood Vestal, Paul Barnes, and Beatrice Swanson for top finishes.
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Mills County Odd Fellows
Strahan
Committee On Entertainment
Vestal and Peer
Battery
McFarland
Cris
Death of John E. Scott in Rawles township
John E. Scott a prominent Mills County resident died at his home south of Hillsdale after a long battle with cancer. Born December 19, 1864 in Morgan County Ohio, he moved to Mills County at age 14 and became known as a strong, honest, outspoken citizen whose views were clear on many issues. He passed away early Saturday morning August 29, 1908, leaving a notable local legacy.
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John E. Scott
Rawles Township
Hillsdale
John Scott
John Jr
Scott
Morgan County
Ohio
Mills County
Obituary and honors note for early settlers and legal figure
Furnas County Nebraska resident who moved to Hillsdale and later to a farm is mourned by wife Eve Plitsenberger and five children Asa Richard Gladys Hannah Alice. Surviving relatives include parents in Glenwood Iowa, four brothers, a sister, and Odd Fellows ties. Funeral in Glenwood, grave service by Odd Fellows. Also noted: Fred W Lehmann of St. Louis elected president of the American Bar Association after education at Tabor College and Des Moines practice, now leading a major St. Louis law firm.
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Furnas Co
Nebr
Hillsdale
Eve
Mary Eplitsenberger
Asa
Richard
Gladys
Hannah
Alice
Wm H. Scott
Glenwood
Dell
Clyde
James
Frank Mulica
Pacific Junction
Odd Fellows Lodge
Western Star
Peter Jacobs
Silver City
Glenwood Cemetery
Odd Fellows Order
Fred W. Lshmann
St. Louis
American Bar Association
Seattle
Lehmann
Taborolege
Des Moines
Iowa
McGargill Drowns After River Swim Near Strahan
Louis McGargill, a well known Imogene resident, drowned while swimming with friends in the Nishna Botna River south of the 172 bridge Saturday evening. His body was recovered about 11 p.m. and funeral services were held Monday at 9 o'clock in Imogene, conducted by Rev. Father Bayes. He left a wife, five children, and many friends.
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Elay
Strahan
Louis
Zrgill
Imo
acGargill
Ole
McGargill
Frank Ewing
Imogene
Father Bayes
Catholic Church
Ape
Real Estate Transfers in Mills County August 1908
Real estate transfer records from August 22 to 29 1908 in Mills County Iowa list deeds and contracts. Transfers include I L Lemon to C M Thompson lots 416 to 420 Emerson H A Estes to Robert Kennedy and other property in townships 71 43 and 14 72 42 19 72 41 totaling thousands of dollars. Schroeder to Elizabeth Co Dye ante capital contract tied to prior real estate, Duke et al to Farmers National Bank and Henderson Lodge 260 trustees, and J W Roath to J N Roath lots 443 and 444 Emerson.
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Recorder of Deeds
Milla
County
Iowa
Mills County Abstract Company
I. L. Lemon
C.M. Thompson
Emerson
H. A. Estes
Robert Kennedy
Swi Swisee
Pwin Wi
C. T. Boles
C. Schroeder
Elizabeth Co
C.M. Duke
Farmers National Bank
Ged
Henderson
K. P. Lodge No. 260
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the Summers Seed House
C. F
Mills Co
Odd Fellows
Yourg
Malvern
Ederhelrty
Clothier
Tabor
Ouis McGargill
J. W. Roath
J N. Roath
Merson
Eaq
Panama
Roya
Worcester
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