----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Laird To: Jim Laird Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 8:31 AM Subject: WILILAMS, NEVINS,MORRISON,KEMPER,BECKER, MOORE, McCLELLAND The Meriden Message Friday December 4, 1931 Miss Jennie WILLIAMS from Kansas City spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Williams. Mr. and Mrs. John NEVINS were guests of Mr. Nevins' aunt and uncle at Valley Falls for Thanksgiving Day. Mrs. Margie MORRISON and Mr. Carl MORRISON gave a family dinner Thanksgiving Day for Mr. and Mrs. Madison KEMPER and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur MORRISON. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer BECKER entertained with at Thanksgiving dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Adam BECKER, Mr. and Mrs. C.M. MOORE, Mrs. McCLELLAND, Miss Elsie BECKER, Miss Rosa BECKER.

----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Laird To: Jim Laird Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 8:57 AM Subject: Fw: Obituary:Henry PURTZER ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Laird To: Jim Laird ; Jim Laird ; Jim Laird Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 8:56 AM Subject: Obituary:Henry PURTZER The Topeka Capital-Journal Wednesday March 3, 1965 Henry Purtzer Dies; Rites At Netawaka. Holton.--Henry PURTZER, 95, Netawaka, died here Tuesday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. W.O. GRUNDEMAN, after a long illness. He was born Dec. 24, 1869, at Evanston, Ind. He was a blacksmith at Netawaka from 1896 until 1953 when he retired. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church at Netawaka. Survivors include two other daughters, Mrs. Alma Pinney, Salina, and Mrs. Charlotte BEATY, Dallas, Tex.; two sons, Clarence Purtzer, Kansas City, Mo., and Arnlod Purtzer, Norton; a sister, Mrs. Mary MUELLER, Sedalia, Mo.; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Immanuel Lutheran Church at Netawaka with burial in Netawaka Cemetery. Mercer Funeral Home at Holton is in charge of arrangements.

----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Laird To: Jim Laird Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 8:19 AM Subject: Marriage Licenses: November 27, 1931 The Meriden Message Friday November 27, 1931 Marriage Licenses. License was issued to Jack Leon LYON, 21, of Manhattan, Kansas, to marry Miss Leah Frances SHURTZ, 21, of Holdrege, Nebraska. Judge Decker performed the marriage ceremony.

----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Laird To: Jim Laird Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 8:34 AM Subject: Marriage Licenses: December 11, 1931 The Meriden Message Friday December 11, 1931 Marriage Licenses. License was issued to Melvin P. PERDUE, 21, of Lawrence to marry Miss Mabel E. SUTTON, 19, of Baldwin. Judge Decker performed the ceremony.

----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Laird To: Jim Laird Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 8:27 AM Subject: Huber Items: December 4, 1931 The Meriden Message Friday December 4, 1931 Huber items. Mrs. BARRY who has not been feeling so well, was taken to Topeka, Sunday, by her son, Mr. Chester Barry. She expects to stay with Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Barry for several days or until her health is improved. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest LEWIS accompanied by Mrs. Ray WESTBROOK and Mr. Albert Westbrook were shopping in Topeka Wednesday. Mrs. Sherman HAWK went to Topeka Tuesday where she wil be the guest of her daughter, Miss Betty Hawk for several days. Miss Garland LEWIS of Christ's Hospital spent Sunday afternoon as the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest LEWIS and family. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde HASTINGS entertained with a delightful dinner party Thanksgiving Day. Covers were laid for the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. Jas. HASTINGS, Mr. James HASTINGS, junior, and Mrs. Kenneth HARMON, Master Donald Harmon, Mr. and Mrs. Harold SYRING, Miss Ernestine SYRING, Mr. an Mrs. Gene LATIMER, Mr. and Mrs. Jack BARTRUM, Grandmother BARTRUM and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde HASTINGS and Martha Ann.

The last info I can find on John and his family is the 1880 census in Osawakie, Jefferson co., Kansas. Susan, his wife was the daughter of Abraham May and sometimes was called Susanna. John, born in Indiana, Susan, born in NC, but both were raised and married in Indiana. In 1880, two of their children are still living at home. I would love to find out where John and Susan died and are buried. Thanks, RKaye San Diego mydesk-to-yours@myway.com _______________________________________________ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Make My Way your home on the Web - http://www.myway.com

The Meriden Message Jefferson County Friday November 27, 1931 Steve Talcott Is Dead. Steve TALCOTT, 70, long-time resident of Winchester died at his home Thursday night of last week, Nov. 12, and funeral services were held at the Methodist church, Winchester, on Saturday, with the Rev. C.L. Ruhlen in charge. Burial was in Wise cemetery. Mr. Talcott was born in Winchester in early days, and his lifelong residence there made him many friends over Jefferson county. His health failed last spring and he gave up active management of the restaurant which he has operated in Winchester for years. At one time Steve Talcott was a famous jockey and rode winners on many circuits. He has been mayor of Winchester and lately was police judge of the city. He is survived by his wife, a sister, Mrs. May Oliphant, of Denver, Colo., and a stepson, Frank PRIEST of Kansas.

The Meriden Message Friday November 27, 1931 Ozawkie. Mr. and Mrs. James SWOYER and family of Oskaloosa visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Roy BAKER and family. Miss Carrol PUDERBAUGH spent the weekend with Misses Ruby and Cleo RUTH. Miss Leila PUDERBAUGH of Topeka visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ira PUDERBAUGH. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar MICHAEL and family of Topeka visited Sunday with Mrs. W.R. RAINES and Rex. Miss Mildred METZGER has been ill several days and is unable to teach. Miss Flaris KUNTZ is teachiing in her place. Mrs. Homer PUDERBAUGH is spending a week of vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Puderbaugh and son Homer, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Mell METZGER and family were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will MEYERS. (Spelled as printed.)

The Meriden Message Friday November 20, 1931 Mr. and Mrs. Willie MAY visited Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. Lester BROWN at Valley Falls. Miss Leonice WELLS is spending this week in Topeka with Mrs. Vivian WILLIAMS and Mrs. Lizzie MORRIS. Mr. and Mrs. Earl ANDERSON spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Robert Anderson, near Topeka, who is quite sick. Mrs. Arthur Anderson is caring for her.

The Meriden Message Jefferson County Friday November 13, 1931 Mrs. Whitlock Dead. Mrs. Elizabeth WHITLOCK, 62, died at Topeka hospital Monday after an illness of four months. Mrs. Whitlock was born October 23, 1869, in Marietta, O., and came to Shawnee county with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jacob DAUBER, in 1878. She had made her home in Topeka for the last eight years. She was a member of the German Lutheran church. She is survived by two sons, Fred Whitlock, Topeka, Sterling Whitlock, Meriden; a daughter, Mrs. Cecil ROWE, Lyons; four sisters, Mrs. Catherine KOENITZER and Mrs. H.N. SWICKARD, Meriden; Mrs. Wallace GRIFFITH, Topeka; Mrs. Charles HOWE, Hoyt; two brothers, Jacob and Fred DAUBER, Meriden; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Meriden Methodist church, in charge of Rev. H.K. Evans. Burial in the Meriden cemetery.

The Meriden Message Friday November 13, 1931 Mr. and Mrs. Lavel RICHARD have moved into their new house. Mr. and Mrs. Charley ROGERS and family, of Denison visited her father, Jake McLUCAS, Sunday. Mrs. Sarah MILLER is quite ill, being in feeble health at her advanced age. Ira WALTERS who taught school at Milligan forty years ago was calling in this vicinity last Sunday. He is a preacher now in Denver. Mr. and Mrs. Frank STEWART and Mrs. Rosa RICHARD visitied Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Grant McLUCAS.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wilkinson, Aspinwall Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/yl.2ADI/561 Message Board Post: I am seeking information on a Linda "Missy" Wilkinson. She was born to Leonard and Helen Aspinwall Wilkinson. I believe she was born 1944-1946. She was given up as the family couldn't feed the large family. She was given up around 1948-1951?. She was born in Kansas. Not sure if she was given up in Jefferson county or Washington county. Not sure if she went to family or not. Her family really wishes to find her as some of the child remember her. Thank you

The Meriden Message Jefferson County Friday November 20, 1931 Bert Hinchman An Accident Victim. Leav. Times--13th. Bert HINCHMAN, about 50 years of age, a former resident of Winchester, was accidently killed Wednesday while on a deer hunt in Texas, friends in Jefferson county, have been notified. Details of the accident are lacking. Mr. Hinchman was born and reared at Winchester, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Cary Hinchman, pioneers. For a number of years he was owner of telephone exchanges at Nortonville and Valley Falls, leaving the latter place a few years ago for Brenham, Tex. Burial will be in the Texas town. Aside from his widow, Mr. Hinchman is survived by his brothers, Walter Hinchman, Kansas City; Eddie Hinchman, Lawrence, Kas.; sisters, Mrs. Edward LEMON, Lawrence, and Mrs. O.O. CLARK, Junction City.

The Meriden Message Friday November 20, 1931 Marraige Licenses. License was issued to N.H. SNELLGROVE, over 21 to marry Mrs. May KYLE, over 18, both of Oskaloosa. Rev. Earl O. Harbour of Oskaloosa performed the ceremony.

TheMeriden Message Friday November 13, 1931 Mrs. W.A. SHAFFER entertained at seven o'clock dinner last Wednesday evening for Mrs. Anna TROUT, Mrs. Grace CLARK, Mrs. Amy ROSS, Mrs. Peggy CARNS, and Miss Naomi COMBS of Topeka.

The Meriden Message Friday November 13, 1931 Marriage Licenses: License was issued to James Arthur SHOTTON, 22, of Lawrence to marry Miss Crystal Olive HIESTAND, 26, of Yates Center. Returns on said license have not yet been filed.

The Meriden Message Friday October 30, 1931 A family reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. WAY, honoring Mr. and Mrs. Harry LAUNER and Miss Celesta Launer, who epects to return soon to their home in Brownsville, Texas. The following guests were present: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Launer and Miss Celesta Launer of Brownsville, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. Howard CARTER and daughter Lucille, of Hoyt; Mr. and Mrs. Tommie LAIRD and children, Juanita and Carol Jean of Cummings; Mrs. Mary FOWBLE and son Wallace and Miss Edna HAMNER of Valley Falls; Mr. and Mrs. MARK and sons, Monte Lee and Cody Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest WARNER and sons, Lanier, Norman, and Harley Duane; and Mr. and Mrs. Harold ARNOLD, all of Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Will WEST and children Marjorie and Robert; Mr. and Mrs. Gene MARK and children, Marion Loran, Helen and Marcia; Mrs. George BROWN and children, Iona, Verna, Lucile and Raymond; Mrs. Clara MARK, Harold GRIMES and Mr. and Mrs. W.W. WAY and children Norma and Billy.

The Meriden Message Friday November 6, 1931 Ozawkie items. Mr. and Mrs. Jess PATTERSON installed a new radio last week. Mrs. Robert LASHLEY and son of Valley Falls visited Saturday with Mrs. Harve METZGER. The diphtheria quarantine has been raised to the following families: John MILLER, Joe FROST, Paul STEMBER, and Mrs. Edna MICHAEL. Miss Marie BAKER is home recuperating after her operation and is improving very rapidly.

The Meriden Message Friday November 6, 1931 Marriage Licenses. License was issued to Harrison M. SHENK, 24, of Silver Lake, to marry Miss Ruth LANGDON, 21, of Oskaloosa. Judge Decker performed the ceremony. License was issued to Joseph F. EAGAN, over 21, to marry Miss Olevia J. STRANGE, over 18, Winchester. Judge Decker performed the ceremony.

The Meriden Message Friday November 6, 1931 Born to Mr. and Mrs. Otis MARKER Oct. 27th, a baby boy.