Kinology of a Kansas town unfolds through Aunt Martha
A long profile of Aunt Martha Merryfield, the town’s unofficial historian, reveals how kinship shapes local social life from dances to church socials. The piece traces her lineage, marriages, rivalries, and the intertwined fates of families like Perkins Worthington Neal and Purdy, ending with a poignant wartime memory and a haunting daguerreotype scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant
Martha Merryfield
Perkins
Perkinees
Mortons
Martha
Julia Neal Worthington
Tim Neal
Job
Neal
Mick
Papa
Julia
Woman’s Federation
Miss Larrabee
Society
Aunt Martha
Elm Creek
Fleming Family Reunion At Lexington Town
The seventh annual Fleming family reunion was held in Lexington Town with seventy three members attending. A noon dinner met high expectations and a short program followed led by Mrs Clarence Timmitts. Officers were elected and many relatives from across the region attended including families from San Diego Kansas City Chicago and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleming
Lexington
Clarence Timmitts
America
Mia
Elsie Powell
Miss Leileh Timminseeh
John Fleming
Norma Martin
C. E. Fleming and Son
Watkins, Minn
Mary E. Fleming
Chicago
Lorena Fleming
Kansas City
J. N. Harrick
O. L. Barrick
Frank Schauf
Marrietta Schauf
Quincy
Alineis
Etta Duvall
Glen Swartz
Fred Weekly
Ada Fisher
Glen Martin
Gail Herr
Roy Fisher
Walter Fisher
Monard Fisher
Everett Fleming
Walter Patterson
Clarence Timmins
David Tipton
F. M. Fleming
L. Bb. Fleming
Guy Moothart
Laura Longwell
Ges
William HH. Gormly
Crawfordsville
Luther Gormly
Clark Gormly
Waterloo
Eva Gormily
Tipton
Calvin Gormly
Wenatchee
Wash
Thomas McKee
Winterset
Deane McKee
Sigourney
Robert Gormly
Fairfield
Mary Moore
Washington
Howard Crozier
Ferne
Silver Charge In Old Musket Tied To Witch Lore
A Pennsylvania farmer found a loaded musket at a farmhouse sale. Rather than bullets the charge contained two silver shillings dated 1751, a lock of hair, a Bible fragment, and an illegible quotation. The relic appears colonial and tied to old witchcraft charms.
Community Announcements for Wellston September Meetings
The Wellston Social club hosts a social at the Chas McKinstry home on Tuesday evening September 18. Members and families are invited. A meeting for all members is set for Monday evening September 17 at 8 o clock. Ralph Minick C C. Presbyterian ladies hold an annual rummage sale Saturday September 22 second door south of Klein Klothing Ko. Music Department of the Fortnightly club meets Monday evening at 7 45 at the home of Mrs E J Harmeter West Main St. All members urged to attend to plan the year’s work.
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Charles Howard Morton
Washington
Ruth Goodman
Cedar Rapids
Methodist
W. W. Bowers
Iowa Gas and Electric Company
Chicago
Wellston Social Club
Chas. McKinstry
K. P
Ralph Minick
C. C
Klein Klothing Ko
E. J. Harmeter
West Main St
West Chester church to host reception for minister family
The Methodist congregation of West Chester will hold a church reception Tuesday evening at the church for the minister and his family along with all new members and the school teachers. The event amounts to a community welcome and celebration.
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Methodist Church
West Chester
Pythian Sister Regular Meeting Notice
Pythian Sister meeting set for Tuesday evening September 18 at 8 oclock in the Hall. All members requested to be present. By order of M. ELC.
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Pythian Sister
M. Elc
Cyrus Chapter No 13 to Confer Mark Master Degree
Cyrus Chapter No 13 R A M plans to confer the mark master degree Tuesday evening at 8 p m The full attendance is desired Visiting brothers are welcome DD L Carbaugh H P 18213
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Cyrus
DD. L. Carbaugh
Local Club Meetings Planned This Week
The Pythian Circle will not meet until October. The T. B. E. club meets with Mrs. Howard Crozier Wednesday at 2. The Ladies Auxiliary of West Chester United Presbyterian Church holds a social Wednesday with committee in charge including Mrs. Frank McFarlane Mrs. Walter Edwards and Mrs. James O Loughlin All community ladies invited The Rural Women’s club meets with Mrs Gee Fulton Thursday for a business session Wellston Social club gathers with Mrs Dora McClelland Thursday afternoon.
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T. 8. BE. Club
Howard Crozier
West Chester
Rural Women's Club
Wellston Social Club
Dora McClelland
Havre Social Meeting Postponed to Thursday 27
Notice lists several Havre community events with changes. The Havre Social is moved from Thursday 30 to Thursday 27, Moose Lodge hosts a social with music by Highland Four, Just Us club meets with Mrs Mae Hoopen gardner, and Boys Week services resume with a prayer meeting at the Methodist church Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
Moose Lodge
Highland Four
Methodist Church
Adding Richness to the Home by Wallpaper
The article argues wallpaper is the most practical way to enrich wall interiors. It highlights reproductions of materials like satin damask and leather, matching various historical styles from Jacobean to Adam, and stresses color and design over texture for luxury.
Decorative wallpaper trends from ancient china to modern homes
Silked hangings of ancient China and intricate colorings inspire modern wallpaper designs for richening interiors. Careful selection softens crude wood tones and neutralizes colors with grays and yellows to transform cottages apartments and country houses. Friezes and borders echo classical eras adding finish and variety to rooms.
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Lovehand
Rome
Polo Is An Ancient Game Across Cultures
The article traces polo from Persia to Turkestan and Tibet around A D 60 and notes its spread through India to the East. British officers then carried it to Britain and America where it gained fashion and popularity, with both men and women playing in China and beyond.
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India
British Isles
America
Persia
Turkestan
Tibet
Wedding Ring Keeps Plain Gold Form Through Ages
The plain gold wedding ring, a Saxon survivor, has outlasted fashion. During Queen Mary I of England and Philip II of Spain marriage talks, English statesmen urged jeweled rings, but Mary chose a plain hoop like Otter maidens, preferring simplicity.
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Mary
England
Phillip
Spain
Sun Dial Origins Noted in Ancient Text and Ruins Find
The article recalls the sun dial first mentioned in Isaiah 58 8 and ties it to an Indian step dial. Remains found amid Wompell ruins suggest a primitive sun dial formation. The modern dial differs mainly in placement and craftsmanship for accuracy.
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India
Wompell
Fame and Cigar Names Fade from Public Memory
The article reflects on how quickly fame fades as many historical figures who lent their names to cigars are largely forgotten today. It notes the public’s short memory for past achievements and the curious persistence of brands despite obscurity of their namesakes.
Request Granted After Repeated Plea
A woman requests something from a man after two or more asks and is granted it when she goes to him and tugs his coat. The action is described as gentle persistence leading to approval.
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Larrabee
Martha
Jim Sordy
Jim
Jimmy Purdy
Miss Larrabee
Martha Perkins
Jim Purdy
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