The Valley Falls New Era Thursday July 29, 1909 Mr. GILLAY and Mr. PEEL were Oskaloosa visitors Saturday. Miss Jessie WORSWICK went to Oskaloosa the first of the week to attend the institute. Miss Jessie WORSWICK is going to teach the district west of here, known at "Bloody Point", the coming term. Miss Gladys COOK spent Saturday night and Sunday with Miss Pearl LEIGH, while Mr. and Mrs. Leigh visited in Lawrence.
The Valley Falls New Era Thursday July 29, 1909 Dr. CARLEY reports the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. E.J. DOTY, July 22nd.
The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday July 22, 1909 Mrs. Robinson Dead. Mrs. M. ROBINSON died at the home of her son, A.W., in LaCross, lat Friday and was brought to this place for burial in the family lot, arriving on the Santa Fe Sunday evening. Mrs. Robinson was a resident of this place for a number of years in the early days, and had many warm friends who regret to hear of her death. The body was accompanied here by her son, "Lon" and wife and his son and also by A.W. MOORE and wife, of Topeka.
The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday July 22, 1909 "Ed" Burkert Dead. E.R. BURKERT died at his home this Thursday morning, after a lingering illness of several years, for almost a year past in bed. The funeral will be held at the resdience Sunday afternoon about 1:30, the religious services conducted by Rev. Dysinger, and the Odd Fellows lodge at the cemetery. Ed was a more than ordinary bright young man and a general favorite with all. He leaves a wife and one daughter.
I've "rescued" an old photograph of Elizabeth Augusta REWICK (HAWKINS) which was taken at the Kruse & Roberts Studio in Oskaloosa, Kansas. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1870's with Elizabeth likely in her 20's or 30's at the time it was taken. In addition to her name, someone has also written Barbara's Grandmother and the word "Bracelet". I'm guessing based on the notation that her maiden name was HAWKINS and her married name REWICK. I'm hoping to locate someone from this family so that this wonderful old photograph can be returned to its rightful place with the family. If you are a member of this family, or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley
The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday July 22, 1909 Jacob SOWYER died at St. Margaret's hospital in Kansas City, Kansas, Monday evening, July 12, of cancer of the liver(there was no operation.) He had been in poor health for sometime, but a fall which he received and which resulted in two broken ribs, aggravated the trouble, he continuing to grow worse until the end came. His father, brother Samuel and sisters Mrs. Ed. CURRY and Mrs. Calvin CURRY were with him at the last, his wife and Mrs. Samuel SWOYER arriving too late. He was brought to his home Friday where the funeral was held, and he was laid to rest in the family lot in the Hull cemetery. The family have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.
The Valley Falls New Era Thursday July 22, 1909 R.N. McCLURE is in Western Kansas. Miss Rhea BELL is home from Topeka for a few days. Misses Winnie and Charlotte McCLURE visited in Easton last week. Mrs. EVANS of Osage City is visiting her children, Mrs. Man BISHOP, Max EVANS and wife and Will EVANS.
The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday July 1, 1909 Passed Away. John McDONALD died at his home in Valley Falls Monday morning after an illness of several months, and was buried from the Catholic church Tuesday. Mr. McDonald was born in Glasgow, Scotland, January 1st, 1839, and came to this country when he was twelve years of age. He saw a great deal of this country and Canada, and came to Valley Falls in 1903 since which time this has been his home. He was married twice, to the first union were born seven children three of whom survive him. To the second marriage were born two children both of whom with their mother were with him to the last. Card of Thanks. We desire to publicly express our thanks to the many friends and neighbors who so generously assisted us in every way during the recent illness and death of our husband and father. Mrs. L.E. McDonald, Robert McDonald, Mary McDonald.
The Valley Falls New Era Thursday July 1, 1909 New Phones. 503--McGREW, Soloman, Farm 504--BOWEN, Stanley, Farm 687--ENGLE, Will, Farm.
The Valley Falls New Era Thursday July 1, 1909 Dr. J.M. MARKS reports a fine boy born to Henry ENGLAND and wife of Rock Creek neighborhood.
The Topeka State Journal Wednesday July 21, 1943 Mrs. Alice Linton. Mrs. Alice LINTON, 88, died Monday at the home of her daughter, Miss Nona LINTON, in Oklahoma City. Mrs. Linton was an old resident of Jefferson county and made her home in the vicinity of Denison and Valley Falls until she went to Oklahoma City to make her home with her daughter. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Della JONES, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Ina HAYES, Kansas City, Kan.; Mrs. Irma SUMMERFELT, Valley Falls; and Miss Linton of Oklahoma City, and three sons, M.E. Linton, Topeka; R.L. Linton, Kansas City, Kan.,; and Fred Linton, Addey, Wash. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 5 p.m. at Valley Falls. Burial will be in Valley Falls cemetery.
The Valley Falls New Era Thursday July 1, 1909 Winchester. Mrs. Archie MILLER of Missouri and Miss PUDERBAUGH of Leavenworth are visiting at Will O'NEIL's. Wayland SCOTT and wife of Nortonville and two daughters from Kansas City are visiting the ladies parents John GRIFFITH and wife. Dave VARNER and family and John BRIGHTWELL and family were Easton visitors Sunday. Isaac HULL was 78 years old June 21st. Some of his friends remembered the date and made him a visit bringing their refreshments to cake and ice cream.
The Valley Falls New Era Thursday July 1, 1909 Miss Lou ALLEN of Dean district is quite ill with malaria fever. Harry UNDERWOOD and family spent Sunday with L.D. GRAY and wife. Anna and Lee ALLEN of the Dean neighborhood came home from Lawrence last Wednesday to take the teachers examination at Oskaloosa Friday and Saturday.
The Valley Falls New Era Thursday June 10, 1909 Lone Tree. Lem DAVIS and family spent Sunday in Oskaloosa. Lem's sister, Mrs. Hattie TRAPP, has moved to Kansas City and he was helping get her household goods to the depot for shipment. W.W. SHRADER cut his alfalfa Monday and had it in the windrow when the rain came Monday night. It is usually difficult to save the first cutting of alfalfa on account of so much rain. Jeff PARNELL, Will BLEVINS and John FAUBER went over to the mouth of Slough Creek Saturday night on a fishing excrusion. They got back Sunday and claim they caught about 50 pounds of fish. How much allowance should be made is not known at this office.
The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday June 10, 1909 Ella C. FOWLER was born in Farmington, Iowa, on the 27th of April, 1852 and died at her home near Yale, Oklahoma, May 29th, 1909. As a child she moved with her parents to Missouri for a few years, coming to Kansas in 1879, where she made her home until 1902 when with her family she moved to Oklahoma. She was united in marriage to Wm. A. TROTH on February 17th, 1875, near Memphis, Mo., and to this union were born seven children, all of whom with the husband are left to mourn a devoted wife and loving mother. Mrs. Troth's health has never been the best in Oklahoma and she has been afflicted with rheumatism for some time, but the immediate cause of her death was congestion of the brain. There were eight of the Fowler children and the death of Mrs. Trothis the first break in the family. Of a cheerful and hopeful disposition Mrs. Troth was a universal favorite wherever she lived and was loved by all her acquaintances. May she reap a rich reward.
The Valley Falls New Era Thursday June 3, 1909 Ozawkie. F.A. LAKE and Dr. SCHAFFER made a trip to Oskaloosa Tuesday. Mrs. Fred THOMPSON of Junction City is spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. KING. Mr. and Mrs. NEWELL returned from Kansas City Saturday where they spent a week visiting relatives. Mrs. F.W. NEAL and son Claude of Kansas City are visiting relatives at Ozawkie this week. County Commissioner PATTERSON drove over Wednesday a.m. and he and Commissioner METZGER started on an inspection trip to Grantville.
The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday June 3, 1909 Mrs. Julia Brose Dead. Mrs. Julia BROSE, aged 69 years, died Friday morning at 9:15 o'clock at her home 932 Osage Street, after a short illness of diabetes. She was born in Deutch-Krohne Westpreussen, Germany, in 1840. The deceased was an old resident of Springdale for many years, being one of the early settlers. After the death of her husband a few years ago, she with her daughter, Emma, moved to this city. She is survived by ten children. They are Mrs.Ben RIEHLE, Julius and John Brose of Valley Falls, Frank Brose of Springdale, Mrs. Garrett KLINKENBEARD of Winchester, Mrs. Henry Biehler of Millowood, Albert Brose of McLouth, Anthony Brose of this city and George Brose of Ackerland. She is also survived by her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth PRANKE of McLouth, her nephew, ALbert WELLNITZ of Emporia, and her niece, Mrs. Mary WUEST of this city.--Leavenworth Post.
The Topeka State Journal Tuesday July 20, 1943 Daniel W. Becker. Daniel W. BECKER, 71, died Monday at his home, 727 Jefferson. He was born May 8, 1872, in Lowell, O., and settled in the vicinity of Meriden in 1885 where he became a farmer and a stockman. Later he was manager of the Meriden elevator for 15 years and was cashier of the Meriden State Bank three years. A resident of Kansas for 58 years, he had made his home in Topeka since 1923. He was a member of the Meriden Masonic lodge No. 236, and the Meriden United Brethren church. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Holly MITCHELL, Centerville; three sons, Dr. Harrison Becker, Blackwell, Ok.; Trace Becker, Dallas, Tex.; and Myrl Becker of the United States Army; a sister, Mrs. Anna C. WALLACE, Topeka; four brothers, Philip Becker and John Becker, Topeka; Albert Becker, Elmont, and W.C. Becker, Macksville, and 16 grandchildren.
The Valley Falls New Era Thursday June 3, 1909 Dr. PUDERBAUGH reports a girl born to Mr. and Mrs. John HUDSON, June 1.
The Valley Falls New Era Thursday June 3, 1909 Winchester Items. Charlie ROYER attended the Bankers convention at Wichita last week. Mrs. James BELL and Miss Ida Burkitt were in Kansas City, Thursday. H.M. WALKER of Stillwater, Oklahoma, visited his sister, Mrs. William McKEMEY last week. Miss M.O. FIELD has resigned her position at the store of the Winchester Mercantile company. Miss Helen Field has charge now of the business. Misses Hazel and Edna HARRIS of Leavenworth were out to attend commencement exercises, the guest of Miss Charlotte McCLURE, one of the graduates.