This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Johnson, Smith Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2123 Message Board Post: Seeking information on the parents of Wilber Johnson whose family was the victim of a murder / suicide in 1919 in Harrison County. I have found 2 Wilbers about the right age. The first is with the family of John J. Johson and wife Olive. listed in the 1880 Iowa Census for Harrison County, Iowa. Other children: Albert S., Frank, Louis, Bessie. John J. Johnson married 2nd Alice Smith 23 Dec. 1881 and had childre Blanche, Jessie (who married Elmer W. Poore), Fred, Nellie and Glen. The second Wilber that I found was with the family of Henry and Belle Johnson along with John, Charles, Wilber H. and Ada E in 1880 Monona County. Your help is appreciated. The Wilber that I am looking for had a son named Waldo Johnson who was not killed with the family.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Johnson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/596.1 Message Board Post: I'm looking for the families related to Wilbur / Wilber Johnson who was murdered in 1919 in Magnolia, Harrison County Iowa in 1919. One of his sons was Waldo. I've found 2 Wilber Johnson's but I'm not sure which is the right one.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Johnson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/274.288.1 Message Board Post: Do you have a date for Olive M. Johnson's death? I found an Olive married to John J. Johnson in Harrison County, Iowa. I'm trying to find a Wilber Johnson and they have a son Wilber. I'm just not sure if it is the right family yet. The Wilber Johnson that I need is buried at Magnolia and his whole family was murdered in 1919.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Johnson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2009.1 Message Board Post: I'm doing some Johnson Research for a friend who does not have access to a computer, she is the Johnson researcher. I am gathering all the Johnson census records that I can find for Harrison County and see that in 1860, John Johnson age 49 farmer from England with Ann, age 33, Henry, age 19, Moroni, age 10 and Florence M, age 5 are in Harrison County - Magnolia in 1860 Census. In 1880, Monona, Sioux City, I have a Henry M. Johnson, age 36, wife Belle, age 29, son John age 8, son Charles age 7, son Wilber H age 5, and Ada E age 3 listed. I hope that this can be of some help to you. I am looking for a Wilbur / Wilber Johnson in Harrison County Iowa who was murdered in 1919 with his whole family. I want to find out who his parents are and there are a couple of possiblilities.

Missouri Valley Times Missouri Valley IA May 13th, 2004 Ruth Graham, 92, George, died April 27 at the George Good Samaritan Center. Ruth's parents, George and Maud (Moss) Martin welcomed identical twin girls into their home, Aug. 17, 1911 in rural Logan. Ruth and her twin, Ruby, eventually became part of a group of seven brothers and sisters. Their mother died in the 1918 influenza epidemic when Ruth was seven and the youngest brother, Richard, was only three weeks old. The children were then adopted out to various area families. Ruth and Ruby were placed in the Redinbaugh home and became known as the Redinbaugh twins. She graduated from Logan High School in 1931 and entered nurse's training in Council Bluffs. Ruth married Lloyd Graham, June 30, 1933, at Woodbine. To this union two daughters were born. Ruth was always a tireless worker and much of her lifetime was spent caring for others. She enjoyed her work at Clarkson and University hospitals, Omaha, and was a tremendous cook. At one time, she and Lloyd operated a cafe. They also ran Graham's Appliance for many years. Lloyd died from cancer in 1962. Even after her retirement, Ruth became foster grandparent for several years at St. Joseph's Hospital, Omaha. A significant part of her life and personality always shown brighter when she could be around babies, children and animals. Her grandchildren were all very precious to her. Ruth entered the George Good Samaritan Center in March of 1991, slowed by Alzheimer's Disease. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; husband Lloyd; two brothers, Ralph and Richard; and four sisters, Blanche, twin sister Ruby, Florence and Addine. She is survived by two daughters, Marilyn and her husband, Don, Hall, George; Esther and her husband, Pat, Daque, Logan; grandchildren, Kirk Hall, LeMars; Jan Hall, Chicago, Ill.; Kent Hall, Dunlap; Patty Paskalin, Woodbine; Tony Dague serving with the U.S. Air Force in Germany; Kevin Dague, Omaha; five great-grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren. A Remembrance Service was held at the Bohn Funeral Service, George, April 29, Pastor Michelle Rowell, officiant. Pianists were Pat Johnson and Glenda Heidoff. Soloist was Kent Hall. Funeral Services were held May 1 at the Logan Memorial Chapel, Rev. Ron Riley, officiant. Accompanist was Leota Mether. Soloist was Kent Hall. Casket bearers were Pat Dague, Tony Dague, Kent Hall, Dr. Don Hall, Jan Hall, Kirk Hall, Kevin Dague and Patty Paskalin. Interment was in the Harris Grove Cemetery.

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I am forwarding this from Kim: I have since figured out that Orlando's last name is spelled Willie and that his first initial is E. I am beginning to think he may be buried in Florida since he showed up on the Florida, Duval Co. 1920 Census under his daughter and son-in-law's household. He is listed as E. O. Willie and age 77, so I am guessing he is buried in Florida. I am still not sure about Elizabeth Marsh Willie's burial place. Orlando was listed as widowed on the 1920 Census. Orlando and Elizabeth are listed on the Harrison Co., IA marriage records, but that still doesn't tell me if she was buried in Harrison Co. Thank you for your time and I'll keep searching! -Kim

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Tucker Grimes Gutcher Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0k.2ADE/337.391.1 Message Board Post: Dear Brian, I have been trying to find a photo of Alcinda Tucker Grimes, the mother of Emma Grimes Gutcher.When I saw your message I could only wonder if I am too late. Hope you are still available. Alcinda was 1/2 sister of my G Grandfather.You can respond my email if you wish. Alice Duncan {TUCKER]

Researcher: Kim Mortimer [email protected] Kim wrote: I am researching my husband's ancestors and hope to find information on his great great grandparents, Orlando Willis and Elizabeth Ann Marsh. Their daughter, Minnie Viola Willis, was born in 1871 in Woodbine, IA according to her death certificate. I know that Minnie is buried in Florida, but am guessing that her parents were buried in Woodbine. ******************* WOODBINE CEMETERY Location Unknown WILLIS, Henry Aug 15 1881-Aug 7 1902 Listed in WPA Grave Registration but no stone found when cemetery read in 2003. Block 1 Row 10 grave 50 last in the row WILLIS, Marsh no dates Listed in Boyer Township Trustees Records & WPA-GRP Grave registration Project. I don't know if the stone is still on the grave. It is next to graves with the last name of DEPUTY. Addition 1 Block 1 Row 8 graves 34 WILLIS, Lorenzo D 1874-1948 Father WILLIS, F Althea 1882-1939 Mother WILLIS, Nellie Grace Aug 21 1906-Jul 27 1907 dau of LD & FG Willis Addition 3 Block 1 Row 10 grave 17 WILLIS, Hilas L 1893-1972 WILLIS, Maude E 1894-1980 then in starting in grave 36 WILLIS, Henry 1845-1934 Father WILLIS, HARRIET e 1840-1926 Mother WILLIS, Charles Henry 1904-1994 WILLIS, Treva Bell 1912-1981 WILLIS, Treva Marie 1937-1976 Additon 3 Block 1 Row 12 grave 35 WILLIS, Ida A 1882-1973 Addition 1 Block 1 Row 8 Grave 25-27 WILLEY, Comstock Jun 13 1821-Mar 22 1900 WILLEY, Mrs Rosanah Nov 15 1872-Nov 25 1902 Addition 1 Block 1 Row 9 Grave 54-55 WILEY, Matilda J Nov 21 1856-Sep 4 1932 WILEY, Thomas E Jan 9 1859-Jun 18 1919 LITTLE SIOUX CEMETERY Section 1 Row 29 WILLIS (no other markings) ROSE HILL CEMETERY Section 5 Row 13 WILLIS, Amelia J wife of B died Oct 21 1879 age 32y

Daily Nonpareil Council Bluffs IA May 16th, 2004 MISSOURI VALLEY - Donald F. Harvey, 66, of Missouri Valley died May 14 at Onawa. Survivors include his wife, Sharon; daughters, Rhonda Rockwell and husband, Paul and Chris Sachs and husband, Tom, all of Missouri Valley; son, Don and wife, Stacie, of Missouri Valley; sister, Rosale McAndrews and husband, Don, of Omaha; and grandchildren, Rachel and Korie Rockwell, Cari Sachs and MaKayla and Zane Harvey. Visitation begins at 2 p.m. Monday at Hennessey-Aman Chapel in Missouri Valley with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the chapel. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

RESEARCHER: Kim Mortimer [email protected] Kim wrote: I am researching my husband's ancestors and hope to find information on his great great grandparents, Orlando Willis and Elizabeth Ann Marsh. Their daughter, Minnie Viola Willis, was born in 1871 in Woodbine, IA according to her death certificate. I know that Minnie is buried in Florida, but am guessing that her parents were buried in Woodbine. *********************** My reply: I didn't find your greatgreatgrandparents listed. I checked all of the Harrison County Cemetery books and only found 4 Marsh graves. WOODBINE CEMETERY Block 1 Row3 grave 11 MARSH, Hannah E died June 18 1891 age 30y 15d Wife of Henry B Marsh ROSE HILL CEMETERY Section 7 Row 8 WALLS, Harriette MARSH 1915-1972 Section 9 Row 2 MARSH, John W 1861-1939 Father MARSH, Laura May 1973-1964 Mother I will send your query to the Harrison County email list so that if someone else has info they can find you.

Daily Nonpareil Council Bluffs IA May 12th, 2004 LITTLE SIOUX - Edna Mae (Gahm) Johnston, 84, of Little Sioux died May 10 at Creighton Medical Center in Omaha. Survivors include a son and a daughter, Leroy and Karen Johnston, both of Little Sioux. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Rush Family Care Service in Onawa. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Little Sioux Church of Christ with the Rev. Wayne Bahr officiating. Burial will be in Little Sioux Cemetery.

Daily Nonpareil Council Bluffs IA May 11, 2004 MISSOURI VALLEY - The funeral for Dorothy A. Shideler, 72, of Missouri Valley will be Friday at 1 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home in Council Bluffs with the Rev. James Newman of Hazel Dell United Methodist Church officiating. Mrs. Shideler died May 9 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha of cancer. She was born Nov. 17, 1931, in Omaha to Henry and Mary (Williams) Hansen and graduated from Omaha Technical High School in 1948. She worked as a homemaker. She was a member of Hazel Dell United Methodist Church. Mrs. Shideler and her husband, Albert, had been married since Jan. 20, 1958. Survivors in addition to her husband include three daughters, Sheron L. Miller and husband, Scott, Linda Palmer and husband, Kim, all of Omaha, and Sandy Billings and husband, Craig, of Elkhorn, Neb.; one sister, Emma Tyer and husband, Earl, of Kingsley; and three grandchildren, Randy Shideler, Cory Billings and Shelby Billings. Visitation with the family will be Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Grange Cemetery in Honey Creek with a luncheon following at the church. Memorials may be offered to Hazel Dell United Methodist Church.

Daily Nonpareil Council Bluffs IA May 11th, 2004 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The funeral Mass for John W. Hansen, 79, of Sioux Falls, S.D., formerly of Council Bluffs and Dunlap, will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Queen of Apostles Church in Council Bluffs with the Rev. Dan Kirby officiating. He was born Jan. 7, 1925, in Dunlap to Earl and Anna (Lahr) Hansen and moved to Council Bluffs as a young boy. After high school, he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and remained active in the Air Force Reserves after his honorable discharge in 1945, retiring at the rank of major. He earned a degree in chemical engineering at Iowa State University in 1950 and married Patricia Heffernan on June 17, 1950. He worked as a technical engineer at Eastman Kodak in Rochester, N.Y., Joliet, Ill., and Sioux Falls, where he retired in 1986. Patricia died Nov. 19, 1998. He married Doris Daniel-Ament July 10, 1999, in Sioux Falls. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, the Elks Club, Sioux Falls RC'ers, Sodbusters Model Airplane Club, Downtown Kiwanis, Loyal Order of the Moose and St. Michael Cemetery Board of Directors. Mr. Hansen was an avid enthusiast of radio-controlled model airplanes. Self-taught, he loved to play harmonica with his brother, Bob. Loyal, compassionate and considerate, he saw the best in people and brought out the best in people. His outgoing and selfless spirit will be well remembered. Survivors in addition to his wife include a daughter, Karen Luksa and husband, Bill, of Plattsmouth, Neb.; two sons, Karl of Louisville, Ky., and Kurt and wife, Deb, of Sioux Falls; two sisters, Pat French and husband, Warren, of Glendale, Ariz., and Helen Bell of Pope, Miss.; a brother, Bob Hansen of Council Bluffs; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A wake service will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home in Council Bluffs with visitation following until 8:30. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post No. 2. A luncheon will follow at the church.

Daily Nonpareil Council Bluffs IA May 10th, 2004 MISSOURI VALLEY - Dorothy A. Shideler, 72, of Missouri Valley died May 9 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha of natural causes. Services are pending at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home.

I would like to correspond with members of this lady's family. Marthann ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, May 10, 2004 1:01 PM Subject: [IAHARRIS-L] Obit -- Erma A Spotts April 7, 1910 -- April 30, 2004 > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: Spotts, Condron, Frye, Leytham, Ellison, Gumm, Sorey, Christensen, Bulger > Classification: Obituary > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2121 > > Message Board Post: > > Erma A. Spotts May 07, 2004 > > Erma Augusta (Condron) Spotts was born April 7, 1910, in Woodbine, Iowa to Ed and May (Frye) Condron. She grew up and attended country school in the Woodbine area. On July 26, 1926, she married Otto Leytham. The couple was blessed with one daughter, Betty and three sons, Ted, Dale and James. The couple farmed east of Dunlap for 14 years and then they purchased a farm west of Dunlap. Due to Otto's health, they retired from farming and moved to Denison. The couple managed two nursing homes in Denison and Coon Rapids. Eventually they moved back to Dunlap. At this time Erma became the cook at a restaurant and worked there for 15 years. Otto died in 1964. Erma moved back to Denison and was a baker for Cronk's Cafe for two years. She married Floyd Ellison in 1965. He died in 1966. Erma worked for Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine for two years. In 1973, Erma married Elwood Spotts. He died in 1988. Erma was a member of the Christian Church. She loved to garden and share her pr! > oduce with relatives and friends. She also enjoyed painting, crocheting and other craft activities. Erma died Friday, April 30, 2004 at the Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine, reaching the age of 94 years and 23 days. > Preceding her in death were her parents; three husbands; son, Dale; daughter, Betty Gumm; and four sisters, Caroline Sorey, Marie Sorey, Marion Sorey and Lois Christensen. > Survivors include two sons, Ted Leytham and his wife Regina of Council Bluffs and Jim Leytham of Woodbine; sister, Lila Bulger of Carthage, Mo.; three step-children; eight grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Monday, May 3, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Woodbine with Rev. John Eilers officiating. Musician was Jan Kelley. Vocalists were Dencil and Vonda Hammack. Music selections were "In The Garden" and "The Lord's Prayer." > Interment was made at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap. Pallbearers were Chris Leytham, Terry Riles, Donald Christensen, Larry Oliver, Kenneth Sailors, Terry Sorey. Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine was in charge of arrangements. > > Respectfully submitted for other researchers > > ©The Dunlap Reporter 2004 > > > > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Spotts, Condron, Frye, Leytham, Ellison, Gumm, Sorey, Christensen, Bulger Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2121 Message Board Post: Erma A. Spotts May 07, 2004 Erma Augusta (Condron) Spotts was born April 7, 1910, in Woodbine, Iowa to Ed and May (Frye) Condron. She grew up and attended country school in the Woodbine area. On July 26, 1926, she married Otto Leytham. The couple was blessed with one daughter, Betty and three sons, Ted, Dale and James. The couple farmed east of Dunlap for 14 years and then they purchased a farm west of Dunlap. Due to Otto's health, they retired from farming and moved to Denison. The couple managed two nursing homes in Denison and Coon Rapids. Eventually they moved back to Dunlap. At this time Erma became the cook at a restaurant and worked there for 15 years. Otto died in 1964. Erma moved back to Denison and was a baker for Cronk's Cafe for two years. She married Floyd Ellison in 1965. He died in 1966. Erma worked for Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine for two years. In 1973, Erma married Elwood Spotts. He died in 1988. Erma was a member of the Christian Church. She loved to garden and share her pr! oduce with relatives and friends. She also enjoyed painting, crocheting and other craft activities. Erma died Friday, April 30, 2004 at the Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine, reaching the age of 94 years and 23 days. Preceding her in death were her parents; three husbands; son, Dale; daughter, Betty Gumm; and four sisters, Caroline Sorey, Marie Sorey, Marion Sorey and Lois Christensen. Survivors include two sons, Ted Leytham and his wife Regina of Council Bluffs and Jim Leytham of Woodbine; sister, Lila Bulger of Carthage, Mo.; three step-children; eight grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Monday, May 3, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Woodbine with Rev. John Eilers officiating. Musician was Jan Kelley. Vocalists were Dencil and Vonda Hammack. Music selections were "In The Garden" and "The Lord's Prayer." Interment was made at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap. Pallbearers were Chris Leytham, Terry Riles, Donald Christensen, Larry Oliver, Kenneth Sailors, Terry Sorey. Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine was in charge of arrangements. Respectfully submitted for other researchers ©The Dunlap Reporter 2004

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Proberts, Erixon, Wyatt, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2120 Message Board Post: Karen S. Proberts, M.D. May 10, 2004 Karen Sue Proberts, M.D., 52, Crescent, formerly of Missouri Valley, died April 27 at home. Karen was born May 7, 1951, in Kansas City, Mo. She received her undergraduate degree from Kansas State University and her medical degree from University of Kansas in Kansas City, Kan. She was medical director of Alegent Health Hospice and Palliative Care. She practiced privately as a general surgeon in Council Bluffs for 18 years. For the past 13 years, she served as medical director of Alegent Health Hospice, Council Bluffs. Karen was diagnosed with breast cancer in December 1996 and underwent four months of chemotherapy and radiation treatments. She was cancer-free for more than five years after treatment. This gave her a special insight into the disease, which she shared with her patients, a hospice co-worker said. After receiving her medical degree, she completed a residency in general surgery at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., and completed a fellowship in surgical oncology at Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Karen was board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. She was a fellow in the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Proberts was extensively involved in educational efforts on palliative care and pain management issues for both health professionals and consumers. She was a member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. She previously served as physician advisor on the Jennie Edmundson Hospital Pain Management Task Force and was currently a member of the Alegent Health Pain Forum. She was also a member of the Nebraska Coalition for Health Care. She was a noted speaker who was frequently requested for hospice and palliative care topics. She was a board member of Wings of Hope cancer support center, Council Bluffs, and Hospice House, Omaha. Last October, Dr. Proberts received the Special Friend of Wings of Hope award for her outstanding contributions to breast cancer survivors. She had also been involved with the American Cancer Society and had served as honorary chairwoman of the Pottawattamie County Relay for Life. She also received the Heritage Award for health and medicine in March. She was a current member of the St. Albert Foundation. Karen resigned two weeks ago as medical director of Alegent Health Hospice & Palliative Care because of her health. Dr. Proberts and her husband, contractor and former Harrison County Supervisor John Erixon, were married 16 years. She was preceded in death by her parents William F. and Mary F. Wyatt Proberts. Survivors in addition to her husband include sons, Casey Erixon and Sean Erixon, both of Crescent; brother, Steven Proberts, and his wife, Jane, Haysville, Kan.; special friend, Mary Cannon, Omaha; nieces; nephews; and cousins. Funeral Services will be held today (Friday, April 30) at 9:30 a.m. at St. Albert High School, Council Bluffs. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at St. Albert. Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be given to Alegent Hospice, St. Albert Foundation, Scholarship Fund for Casey and Sean Erixon, and American Cancer Society. Respectfully submitted for other researchers ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 2004

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hatcher, Christiansen, McIntosh, Welch, Mansfield, Sipes Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2119 Message Board Post: Shirley A. Hatcher, 66 May 10, 2004 Shirley Ann Hatcher, 66, Council Bluffs died April 25 at home. Shirley was born Oct. 20, 1937, on the family farm near Honey Creek to William and Genevieve (Christiansen) McIntosh. She was active in many community associations. Survivors include sons, Daniel Lee Hatcher and grandson, Christian Hatcher, Lincoln, Neb.; John W.T. Hatcher and his wife, Lori, granddaughter, Calli Marie Hatcher, and grandson, Nick Welch, Suwanee, Ga.; sisters, Linda Karr Mansfield and her husband, Craig, Sioux City and Judy Sipes and her husband, Harry, Council Bluffs; nieces; nephews and cousins. Visitation with the family will be today (Friday, April 30) from 7 to 8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home, Council Bluffs. A Celebration of Life service will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Grace Presbyterian Church, Council Bluffs, the Rev. Dr. Lowell Knauss, officiant. Inurnment will be at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, followed by a luncheon at Grace Presbyterian Church. Memorials may be given to Grace Presbyterian Church New Church Building Fund or the American Cancer Society. Respectfully submitted for other researchers. ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 2004

Hi all, Hope that the pieces in this newspaper article may help someone in their research. Deborah The Independent Patriot Sept. 22, 1898 Lamoni, Iowa PURELY PERSONAL. THURSDAY. W. A. HOPKINS returned from Omaha. Gerd RACH returned from Leon. C. O. LESKA returned home by train and Mark LESKA by team. FRIDAY. Frank CRILEY, Herald Office, Business Manager, left for the Woodbine Reunion. Oscar ANDERSON, assistant cashier of the State Savings Bank. left for the Woodbine Reunion and Omaha Exposition. Mrs. John MCKIM went to St. Joseph whence she will go to the Omaha Exposition, Woodbine Reunion and for a visit with relatives in Crawford County, Iowa. Mrs. Mary GARNER started for the Omaha Exposition, Woodbine Reunion, and probably an all winter visit with her husband's relatives near ? Iowa. R. G. THOMAS returned from Leon, where he had been attending a reunion of the 34th Iowa, Infantry. Mrs. Gus LAGE and son John, and Lula and Iola HORZUNG?, returned from their protracted visit in Hardin County, Iowa. Elder C. SCOTT, having recovered sufficiently from his illness, started for Milo, Iowa, to do Missionary work. SATURDAY. H. B. HARDER and C. A. WICKS, came in from Davis City. J. W. SMITH returned from his trip east. Mr. and Mrs. C. DANIELSON returned from their visit in northern Illinois. Arthur LANE came in from Little Sioux, Iowa, to attend college. Mrs. Lizzie ANDERSON and baby Harrold ANDERSON her grandson, took train for their home at St. Louis, ending a lengthy visit at H. N. SNIVELY's.  Mrs. SNIVELY is Mrs. ANDERSON's sister. Mrs. Alice ? COBB and Mrs. W. W. BLAIR started for the Woodbine Reunion. Miss BRACKENBURY returned to her home at Independence, Missouri. Ma?nal MERRITT and David THOMAS returned from Mt. Ayr, where they had been holding ? in the News office. John HARP returned from Grand River. MONDAY. Mrs. Eugene DANCER returned to her home at Beecher, Illinois. J. W. WIGHT took train for the Woodbine Reunion, whence in a week he will return to his mission in Utah. Dan ANDERSON and wife and Lorza? SCOTT started for the Omaha Exposition whence they will also go to the Woodbine Reunion. Joseph LAFRANCE started for Mt. Moriah, Missouri, for a month's work at his trade. W. E. MYERS came down from Leon. Willard GAYLORD went to Blythedale, Missouri. TUESDAY. Mrs. Melvina KIRK, a niece of W. H. BLAIR, arrived from Ohio, Illinois to visit. President SMITH started for the Woodbine Reunion. Bird COOK returned from Davis City. Loyd NEWCOMB returned to Corning, Iowa. C. BRADFIELD went to St. Joseph, Missouri, to visit a few days. Charles HARRIS went to Staadley? Indian Territory to work in the employ of Ellis SHORT. W. H. DANCER returned from Omaha. W. E. MYERS returned to Leon. Copied by Stacey McDowell Dietiker April 15, 2004 http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu posted at this site with Stacey's permission