Local News Items and Upcoming Sales Notes
Local notes report a June 26 public auction in District No 9 for a Round Oak stove and mention a stove demonstration on Saturday June 28 at Mrs. Alice Johnson in Courtland. Several family visits are listed, including Dr. Roscoe Ward arriving from France and Mrs. J W Obear visiting from Kansas City. Also noted are trips by Supt Malott’s family to Richfield Nebraska and a Clifton trip by Mrs Ja Wehr and children.
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Dist. No. 9
Central School District No
Rydal
Kansas
Surprise honors for Eric Gustavson after France return
Last Friday evening friends of Eric Gustavson nephew of Carl A. Larson hosted a pleasant surprise in his honor for a safe return from France. A jolly gathering enjoyed supper ice cream and cake served by attendees. Paul Preble bought a motion picture machine in Kansas City to install at Norway and already runs a theatre at Keckley showing pictures Wednesdays and Saturdays. Nettie Albro and Thora Albro left for Atchison to visit relatives with Nettie expecting two weeks and Thora to stay longer.
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Eric Gustavson
Carl A. Larson
France
Paul Preble
Kansas City
Norway
Keckley
Nettie Albro
Nice
Thora Albro
Atchison
Nettie
Thora
Families enjoy day of fishing at Dr Ahrens farm
Several families spent Monday at the Dr Ahrens farm south of town for a full day of fishing and a lunch. Participants included the W. E. Erickson family Nels Nelson Henry Fulcomer Chas Othberg Ed Roberts Mrs Eva Waite and son Jack Mrs Wm Smith of Ft Morgen Col and Fred Forsberg.
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Dr Ahrens
W. E. Erickson
Nels Nelson
Henry Fulcomer
Chas. Othberg
Ed. Roberts
Eva Waite
Jack
Wm. Smith
Ft. Morgen
Col
Fred Forsberg
Bank Installs Burroughs Ledger Machine for Fast Ledgers
The Farmers and Merchants Bank installs a motor driven Burroughs ledger and posting machine capable of handling six and seven figure numbers instantly. It will post accounts and also generate a separate statement for each customer allowing instant access to deposits and checks without a bank book unless requested. The system promises simplified bookkeeping and extreme accuracy.
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Farmers and Merchants Bank
Rainbow Trail at Princess Theatre July 1 with Farnum
William Farnum stars as Lassiter and Shefford in The Rainbow Trail a Zane Grey western set in Arizona. The film features cliff dwellings the Painted Desert and the Grand Canyon with dramatic scenes and scenic beauty. It follows Riders of the Purple Sage as a sequel.
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William Farnum
Pricess Theatre
Zane Grey
Arizona Desert
Painted Desert
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Farnum
Lassiter
Shefford
Verdon Swanson Family Visit and Local Notices
Vernon and Vernice Swanson spend this week with cousin Yvonne Nelson. The M. E. church Children’s Day program is set for Sunday at 8 30 p m. Mr and Mrs C R McGregor travel to Temple Texas to visit his parents. Mrs V A Raymond and daughter visit Diller Ned, and Fred Arnold of Clyde stays with Mrs Laura Lowers. Nellie Nelson appears in the notice.
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Vernon
Vernice Swanson
Yvonne Nelson
M. E. Church
Mrs. C. R. McGregor
Temple, Texas
Mr. McGregor
Fred Arnold
Clyde
Laura Lowers
Rooms for Rent and Visitor Notes in Local News
Two rooms for business use and three sleeping rooms are available. Mrs Anna Curren and Mr and Mrs J C Wells of Barns visited with their daughter Mrs Paul Preble and family. Zora Garber visited Helvey Neb with her brother Geo Garber. Mrs Wm Smith of Ft Morgan Colorado visited Chas Othbery and Ful Comer families. Eric Gustavson, recently returned from service in France, will live with Carl A Larson west of here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Wells
Barns
Paul Preble
Zora Garber
Helvey, Neb
Geo Garber
Wm. Smith
Ft. Morgan
Colorado
Chas. Othbery
HH. Fulcomer
Brother's arrival from France noted for Holcomb
Mrs. Robt. Nyland announced last week that her brother Howard Holcomb has arrived in the United States after about a year in France.
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Robt. Nyland
Howard Holcomb
United States
Howard
France
Humboldt Couple and Daughter Visit Courtland Friends
J. F. Nichols his wife and daughter of Humboldt visited relatives and friends in Courtland from Saturday to Monday in a courteous local social note.
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J. F. Nichols
Humboldt
Courtland Journal
Larson Heads to Creeley Colorado for Summer Visit
J. Larson left Thursday morning for Creeley Colorado to visit relatives and enjoy the invigorating mountain air for part of the summer.
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J. Larson
Creeley, Col
Colorado
Mrs J E Hardin and Daughter Visit Thompson Nebraska
Mrs J E Hardin and her daughter Ella traveled to Thompson Nebraska on Monday to visit their daughter and sister Mrs O Bledsoe who is entertaining the group.
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J. E. Hardin
Ella
Thompson, Neb
Mayor Gunter Tries Tar Coat on Curren Building Roof
Anxiety rose Monday as Mayor Win. Gunter was seen pacing the Curren building roof. Later reports say he was applying tar to the roof in a coating effort.
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Gunter
Curren
Belleville Pair Wed In Wednesday Morning Ceremony
Miss Blanche Willigins wed Mr. Tracy Leedom of Belleville on Wednesday morning. The couple plan to reside in Lincoln. Mrs. Leedom is a niece of Mrs. Sea bolt of this place.
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Blanche Willigins
Tracy Leedom
Belleville
Lincoln
Leedom
Rye near Eckley grows over five feet tall
Mrs. Wyatt on a farm near Eckley Colorado received a rye sample last week from her son Earl Wyatt. The two neighboring farms report rye reaching more than five feet in height.
Henry Peterson Returns From Hutchinson Business Trip
Henry Peterson came back last Friday from a business trip to Hutchinson.
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Henry Peterson
Hutchinson
Church Children’s Day Exercises Highlighted by Local Leaders
Despite threatening weather the WB church hosted Sunday evening exercises. Chancellor Ward of Kansas City University Kimisas City and Dr Robey of Concordia gave short addresses.
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Ino Spiteo
Ward
Kansas City University
Kimisas City
Dr. Robey
Concordia
Ladies Aid Society tea at Peterson home draws crowd
The Ladies Aid Society of the Swedish M. E. church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wim. Peterson last Wednesday afternoon. A large crowd attended despite the busy season, raising a little over $10 and enjoying the fine arrangements and fellowship.
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Ladies Aid Society
M. HE. Church
Wim. Peterson
Dorcas Society Sale at Lutheran Church Parlor
The Dorcas Society of the Lutheran Church will hold its annual sale at the church parlors on Tuesday, June 24 starting at 2 p.m. Various articles will be offered for sale, and ice cream and coffee will be served during the afternoon. All are invited to attend.
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Dorcas Society of the Lutheran Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dempster
Rock Island
Emerson
J. C. Case
John A. Freeburg
Ladies Home Journal
Krutzer
Alice Johnson
Courtland
John Mahan Jr
Geo. Holmes
Dr. Roscoe Ward
J. W. Obear
Ek. M. Boggess
A. D. Wilson
A. C. Wilson
Iwansas City
Ek. M. Wires
Malott
Esther Malott
Richfield, Neb
I. CC. Wires
Mr. Wires
Dr. Hageman
Wyte
S. J. Summer
Proprietor
Round Oak
E. C. Kallman
Scandia
District Board
the Bank OF Scandia
G. W. Nimocks, Pres
J. H. Sandell
Cashier
Star Grocery
Nellie Nelson
Anna Curren
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the Farmers and Merchants Bank
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M. A. Preble
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