The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday July 7, 1910 Miss Pearl MEREDITH, aged twenty-three, was burned to death Friday morning at her home five miles east and near Easton. How the accident happened is not known. She was ironing, using a gasoline stove. Her mother was in Winchester and no one at home but herself. She ran to Omer TROWER's, the nearest neighbor, less than a quarter of a mile away. Dr. CARLEY and Dr. ADAMS of Easton were called but nothing could be done and she passed away about one o'clock. The family have the sympathy of every one in the loss of the only daughter.

The Valley Falls New Era Thursday June 20, 1910 Mrs. M. LEGLER was Topeka visitor on Thursday. Miss Minnie BOOTH is clerking at Benedix store. Mrs. Ted KYLE and children of Red Rock, Oklahoma are visiting her parents, Judge and Mrs. Henry SMITH, to remain a month or more. J.M. ADAMS has filed his intentions to appeal to the District Court from the survey of the County Surveyor CLARK. This survey was made to establish a permanent west line and northwest and southwest corner on section 14, township 11, range 18. Walter ROYER, blacksmith who has been employed at Sam ALLEN's shop for eight months, has resigned his position to accept a place in a shop at Hiawatha and may move his family there, we are sorry to hear. Eb. ALLEN takes Royer's place in Sam's factory.

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In the last few days you've included the birth announcement of my uncle, Harold Champion, and now my aunt, his wife, Dorothy White. I think I'll send copies to their daughters. Merry Christmas! Jan Tompkins

The McLouth Times Jefferson County Friday February 4, 1910 Married. Last Tuesday at noon a wedding took place at the home of Charles HAWKS north of Oskaloosa in which Edmond McGUIRE and Miss Viola STEWART were the contracting parties. Rev. E. E. McAferty performed the ceremony.

The McLouth Times Jefferson County Friday February 4, 1910 Married. Miss Catherine A. DOYLE and Mr. Maxtin W. SHORTALL were married in the Catholic church at Valley Falls, February 1st. Miss Doyle taught the eighth grade in McLouth last winter and was well liked by everyone.

The McLouth Times Friday January 14, 1910 Born: A daughter, to Mr. and Mrs. Milt EDMONDS, Wednesday, January 12.

The McLouth Times Friday January 14, 1910 Born: A son, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred CHAMPION, Sunday, January 9.

The McLouth Times Friday January 14, 1910 Born: A daughter, to Mr. and Mrs. George HARDING, Saturday, January 8.

The McLout Times Friday January 14, 1910 Born: A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Sylvanis WHITE, Friday, January 7.

The McLouth Times Jefferson County Friday January 7, 1910 Married. The home of Mr. and Mrs. L.K. CARNAHAN was the scene of a very pretty and quiet wedding Wednesday evening, January 5, at 7:30 o'clock, when their daughter, Miss Alma May, was united in marriage to Mr. William A. YOST. While soft music was rendered, the young couple took their places under a beautifully decorated arch of white and green, where the impressive marriage vows were taken in the presence of relatives and friends, Dr. Jones officiating. They were attended by Mr. Roy Yost, brother of the groom, and Miss Clara Carnahan, sister of the bride. The groom was dressed in conventional black with a white rose boutonniere and looked very happy. The bride looked loveling in white mull trimmed in Val lace with a large arm bouquet of rosebuds. After congratulations a bountiful dinner was served, showing the skill of the bride in the culinary department. The bride's cake, baked by herself, was par excellence. They received a large number of beautiful and useful presents. Mr. and Mrs. Yost will take a trip through the western part of the state and willbe at home February 1. The following is a partial list of the guests present: Mr. and Mrs. J.Yost and sons, Roy and Leonard, Miss Eva DAVIS, Mr. and Mrs. Nim TRAPP, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Trapp, Mrs. Ruth Trapp, and Leona Trapp, all of Oskaloosa; Mr. and Mrs. John Yost and little daughter, Eula, of Perry; Mr. and Mrs. John Weivel of Lawrence and Mr. and Mrs. William Pyle of Boling.

The Topeka Capital-Journal Thursday April 1, 1965 Ivan Beeler. Ivan R. BEELER, 83, Route 1, Grantville, died Wednesday at an Oskaloosa nursing home after a long illness. He was born July 25, 1881, at Grantville. He was a farmer in the Grantville and Meriden communities before entering the nursing home eight years ago. Suvivors include three daughters, Mr. L.D. CAMBLIN, Grantville, Mrs. Ben SELF, Ozawkie, and Mrs. Fred TRIMBLE, Meriden; a son, Robert BEELER, Route 3; a brother, Walter Beeler, Grantville, and 11 grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Davidson-Eslinger-Duff Funeral Home where Mr. Beeler will lie in state after noon today. Burial will be in Grantville cemetery.

The McLouth Times Jefferson County Friday December 3, 1909 John Leslie GOUCHER, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Goucher, was born on a farm near McLouth, Kansas, August 23, 1899, died in Oskaloosa, Kansas, Nov. 30, 1909, age 10 years, 3 months and 7 days. His death was caused by an injury inflicted by a rusty nail which developed into lock-jaw. The family moved to McLouth in 1903 and to Oskaloosa in the Spring of 1909. Leslie was a home-loving boy, his mother being his constant companion. She taught him many bible lessons in which he was much interested and which he always remembered. Only four days before his death he asked his mother to read him the story of John 3:16. When she finished he said, "Mamma, I believe it all, and when I die I will go there." His life here was short but dear to those about him. He has gone out into the real life, where his power and faculties will be fully developed while he awaits the coming of loved ones.

The McLouth Times Jefferson County Friday December 3, 1909 Bowman--Foster. At high noon Thursday, Thanksgiving day, at the home of bride, Mr. and Mrs. E.S. Bowman, was celebrated the marriage of their daughter, Miss Vera and J.B. FOSTER of Eldorado, Kansas. The ceremony was performed by Rev. E.E. McAferty in the presence of the immediate family and a few friends. The bride wore white Paris muslin princess gown beautifully trimmed in French Val lace and carried a boquet of bride's roses. The house was prettily decorated with cut flowers and ferns. After the ceremony and congratulations, all present repaired to the dining room and enjoyed a most sumptious turkey dinner. McLouth has been the home of the bride all her life. Here she grew to beautiful womanhood and in her modest way made warm friends with all whom she associated. This community's loss of this jewell will not soon be forgotten, and the gain to the young Kansan and the community to which he takes her will be most fortunate. Mr. and Mrs. Foster will reside in Eldorado, Kansas where he is one of the hustling young business men of that place. They left on the evening train for a few days' trip before going to their home. The out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Fred BOWMAN of Eldorado, Kans., Mr. and Mrs. Matt BOWMAN and Mrs. Harry JONES of Tonganoxie, Kans., and Mrs. Woods of Kansas City, Mo.

The McLouth Times Jefferson County Friday November 26, 1909 Minnie Myrtie HARDING was born in Harrison county, Ohio, Dec. 5, 1882, moved to Kansas with her parents in May 1883, locating in Johnson and in August of the same year moved to Jefferson county and has lived here until her death which occurred Monday, Nov. 22, 1909. She was 26 years, 11 months and 17 days of age. She was married to Thos. GRANT, Jan. 8, 1901. She was a sufferer for the past year and bore her pain as but few can. She leaves a husband, father, two sisters and three brothers to mourn her loss.

The Topeka Capital-Journal Monday March 8, 1965 John Sova. Williamstown.--John SOVA, 94, of Williamstown, died Sunday in a Winchester nursing home. He was born June 27, 1870 in Nebraska City, Nebr., and lived most of his life in the Winchester and Williamstown communities. Survivors include two sons, Paul and Edgar, both of Williamstown.. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hampton Funeral Home, Oskaloosa, with burial in Underwood Cemetery, Williamstown.

The McLouth Times Jefferson County Friday November 26, 1909 Death of Mrs. Sinclair. Eleanor HINSHAW was born Jan. 27, 1827, died at her daughter's Mrs. Chas. EDMONDS, Nov. 23, 1909, age 82 years, 9 months, and 26 days. She was married in 1842 to Mr. Robert Sinclair. There wee born to this union four children, one of whom is living. She was a member of the Christian church. Funeral services were held at Mr. Chas. Edmonds' home, Nov. 24, conducted by Rev. E. E. McAferty. She was buried in Wild Horse cemetery by the side of her sister, Mrs. John MILLIGAN.

The McLouth Times Friday November 19, 1909 Kicked By Horse. W.S. PYLE was the victim of a capracious horse last Tuesday while delivering groceries. Mr. Pyle borrowed his neighbor, A. Marker's horse to deliver some goods. The weather was cool and the horse was feeling frisky. As a result the animal kicked over the dash board. Mr. Pyle was struck on the knee of his right leg and suffered considerable pain. He had a narrow escape from having his leg broken. Marker disclaims any intentions of putting his competitor out of business.

The McLouth Times Friday November 19, 1909 L.J. WILLITS of near McLouth, is one of those thrifty farmers who have, in a measure, solved the labor question on the farm. Mr. Willits is an habitual early riser and it is not unfrequent that he is out in his field by lantern light during the fall and early winter days. A load of corn, amounting to 34 or 40 bushels is often gathered by Mr. Willits before breakfast. Thus it is seen that Mr. Willits is not wholly at the mercy of hired help in caring for his crops. Instead of fooling away his time with an automobile or some other hobby he is industriously engaged in garnering his crops.

The McLouth Times Jefferson County Friday November 12, 1909 Edmonds--Black Wedding. At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James BLACK, at high noon, Nov. 3, Mr. Ralph EDMONDS was united in marriage to Miss Emma BLACK. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. E. E. McAferty in the presence of many friends and relatives. The bride's dress was white imported mohair trimmed in Valenciennes lace insertion. The groom was dressed in conventional black. The house was beautifully decorated. They stood beneath an arch of pink and white. After the ceremony which made them one the guests were invited to dinner which was a great feast. Mr. and Mrs. Black surely spared neither labor or money to make it luxurious. Then all the guests were invited to an infare the next day at Uncle Thos. Edmonds'. It was a splendid effort as to arrangement and cooking skill. Well, we simply couldn't taste all of the good things at either of these dinners. The Edmonds family is well known in this county, being among the first settlers. Through honest toil and frugality have succeeded in building up homes that are a credit to the community. Mr. Black is one of our prosperous farmers, living three miles northeast of McLouth. He has a beautiful home which represents the combined efforts of his family. So the happy couple have the splendid heritage of an honest purpose in life. Besides the many useful presents they received quite a considerable cash amount. They will live on a farm north of Thos. Edmonds home place. It is the confident belief of the community that they will build up a home of peace and plenty. May a kind providence smile upon them.