Obituary of August Nafziger 1836 1912
August Nafziger born near Coblenz Germany December 7 1836 died August 9 1912 after a lingering illness at age 75. He came to America in 1853 settling in McLean County later moving to Tazewell County then to Republic County Kansas near Narka where he lived until death. He married Helen Erismann November 3 1870. survived by two sons Alvin and Herbert and daughter Augusta. member of the Mennonite Church. He was the last of a large family and left a faithful lifelong companion and father.
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August Nafziger
Coblenz
Germany
America
McLean Co
Tazewell
county
Republic Co
Kansas
Narka
THelen Erismann
Alvin TT
Herbert Wr
Augusta TE
Nerhe
Heine
Mennonite Church
Card of Thanks for Nafziger Family
We thank friends for kindness and sympathy during the illness death and burial of our husband and father. It will not be forgotten. Mrs Helen Nafziger A Nafziger II W Nafziger Augusta Nafziger.
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Helen Nafziger
A. Nafziger II
W. .Nafziger
Augusta Nafziger
Farewell Social for Mrs Hooker by Presbyterian Ladies Aid
A farewell social was held at Mrs C I Hooker’s home by the Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society on Wednesday afternoon in August. The event featured conversation, needlework, music, and dainty refreshments. Mrs Denton presented a bound copy of The Rosary. Mrs Hooker expressed gratitude as Mr and Mrs Hooker prepare to move to Los Angeles California after twenty five years in Kansas.
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honoor
Kansas
Route No.1 Regular Correspondent Roundup
Local notes report Fred Flubka owning a new automobile and various residents attending dances and visiting relatives. A Sunday gathering at Mr Kosak’s home and a car delivery to Narka are noted, alongside travels of Mrs Weslie Kasha Grace Bazant to Colorado Springs and other visiting families. The ball game Tuesday drew a small crowd but featured a close finish with Day scoring in the ninth to give a 7 0 win. Byron preparing to take Scindia’s father league.
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Fred fLlubka
Cuba
Kosak
Chas. Klima shelsed
Narka
Weslie Kasha
Grace Bazant
Colorado Springs
Shorny
Shawnee
Oklahoma
Thomas
Byrox
Byron
Scindia
Fall bargains on seconds at store sale
Fall goods are being shipped and the store cuts deep on a lot of seconds to make room. Read the list to see what you need and come to the store for merchandise offered at these prices.
Rainy days spur corn outlook and travel notes
Four inches of rain in ten days boosts the corn crop prospects. Travelers include Paul Brennemann and Orge Holly of Peru Illinois visiting Er E Holly’s family with Gus Holly from Fairbury. W T Ward and Myrtle Bell visit Diller Nebraska, while Mrs Lloyd Edwards heads to Peabody Kansas. Birth announcements list a son for Krasnicka, a daughter for Togle, and a son for Lytle.
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Paul Brennemann
orge Holly
Peru
Idaho
Er. E. Holly
Fairbury
Gus Holly
Jersey
W. T. Ward
Myrtle Bell
Diller
Nebr
Ladies' Rest Room Opened in Fairbury by F E Tincher
F E Tincher, successor to Tincher & Dickenson Bros, has prepared a Ladies' rest room in his Fairbury clothing store. The room features a toilet, lavatory, towels, ice water, electric fan, couches, chairs, table, and reading material. Ladies are invited to use it free of charge and may leave packages and coats for safekeeping.
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Fairbury
F. E. Tincher
F. EE. Tincher
Tincher & Dickenson Bros
Republic County Fair Announces Sept 10 13 1912
Republic County Fair details announce dates September 10 to 13 1912 with season tickets at county banks. Tickets cost 1.00 each and admit four persons. sale closes on opening day. Township exhibits judged on quality 50 percent variety 35 percent artistic arrangement 15 percent. Superintendent J C Gurnea invites township entries and space requests. Premium list available by mail card or phone. DOG OI
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J. C. Gurnea
C. M
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Wisconsin
Yarka
Lloyd Edwards
Peabody
Wm. Elliot
F. J. ‘Messig
Kenney
Lincoln
Steiner
Adolph Krasnicka
Wn. Togle
Earl Lytle
eee EXECUTOR
AL ad
A. A. PUCKIT
Pucket
Weill
A. H. NAFZIGER
E. E. HARRIS
W. D. LOWER
FERFECT BAKER
FAW
JENNINGS
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