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Connecticut western news., 1921-01-27
EAST CANAAN

One of the best sermons ever heard in East Canaan church was delivered Sunday morning by Rev. Robert Fletcher. The text was from Isaih. 43. It will be remembered by those who heard it.
 Next Sunday morning the Masonic Lodge is invited here. There will be special sermon, special music, etc. and we hope all the people will come and give them hearty welcome.
 The Cheerful Workers met at the parsonage Saturday afternoon, off, cers elected for the year as follows president, Miss Mary Stratton; sec retary, Miss Mary Olds; treasurer, Miss Mary Bottum. A good report was read and plans for sale of fancy work to be held in April, as soon as weather is favorable. A nice lunch was served by Mrs. Fletcher.
 H. F. Lawrence has been on the sick list the past week.
 Mrs. Newton Beebe was stricken suddenly and seriously i'll at her home here Saturday morning. Her daughter. Mrs. Oles is with her, and a trained nurse from Pittsfeld, is caring for her.
 Miss Charlotte Hayes visited her sister in Sheffield from Thursday to Monday.
 The Clover Club will hold food sale Feb. 2nd at 3 p. m. at Stratton's store. All kinds of good things twill be there.
 MT. and Mrs. Homan left for Millerton last week and will make their home with Mrs. Homan's daughter, Mrs. s. Kimball. VI ....'~...
 There was not large crowd out at the social, but there was lots of fun in the old time games, and all hands took part. '. -> >-.- ..-,......
 Ice houses are being filled, and the ice is good, for being so little cold weather.
 If you are. blue, take a ride with "Herv" Randolph in: our new serial and see the things he saw. -s, '> .t
 Miss Nellie Casey and James Ca sey attended the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Michael Quirk at Ports mouth, N. H. Friday morning.
 Mrs. c. P. Bryant spent Friday with friends in Lakeville.
 MT. and Mrs. Earl Feathers of Dover Plains, N. Y. spent few days last week at Porter Feathers.
Connecticut western news., 1921-01-27
SOUTH CANAAN

"Harbingers of Spring., it is re- ported that Blue Birds were seen in the neighborhood last Sunday.
 On Sunday afternoon Dr. Lee started from his office to call on patients in South Canaan, he reached the Benson farm when owing to bad condition of the roads was unable to proceed any farther.
 Mrs. H. N. Wright attended the installation, of officers of Great Bar rington grange last Wednesday.
 A young son has lately arrived at the home of MT. and Mrs. Dominick Lardi. -...... Fred Howe has been confined to the house for several days by a se- were cold. 1 ..>-s...... James Hayward has finished his work for H. E. Dean and returned to his aunt's in Egremont. .
 Tony Passini butchered two fine porkers for Hervey Wright last week.
 Several of the neighbors from under the mountain were at the funeral services held at Falls Village for Thelms, infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. Frank Doolittle of May brook, N. Y.
 William Mallory has been cutting ice for several days.
 H. F. West, who has been seriously ill is somewhat better.
 Mrs. Frank Bushey and Mrs. F. D. Bushey were in Lakeville one day last week.
 H. N. Wright and family were Sunday visitors at the home of L. B. Tinker in Canaan.
 Mrs. Frank Passini of South Ca naan is visiting her brother in New Hartford, having been discharged from the county hospital in Win sted Sunday.
 Herbert Hallway, Mrs. M. c. and the Misses Mabel and Nellie Dean motored to Pittsfeld on Sunday, to call on Mrs. Hallway in Hillcrest hospital.
 MT. and Mrs. H. L. Wright spent Sunday in Canaan. ..a
 Mrs. M. c. Dean made business trip around the Barrack on Friday.
 "Taxi," our new serial, breaks all speed records.
 We thank our friends and neigh bors for flowers and kindness shown us in the loss of our baby.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred c. Howe
Connecticut western news., 1921-01-27

the advisability of holding a poultry show here in the fall with the follow ing result: It was unanimously vot- ed to hold a poultry show at the
 Casino during the last week in Nov. 1921, and it is hoped every one in terested will do all in their power to make this one of the biggest shows in the state. The following officers were elected: President, Geo. S. Kirby; Vice president, Geo. B. Klebes, A. J. Harris; Secretary, R. R. Marckres; Asst. Secretary, Alex ander Jenkins; Treasurer, O. H. Tiedeman; General Manager, H. R. Winans; Superintendent, James Way
 At the regular communication of Hamilton Lodge, No. 54, F. & A. M. the following officers were installed for the ensuing year: W. M., c. Irv-
Connecticut western news., 1921-01-27

terests. His articles will keep you in close touch with, governmental ac- tivities of vital importance to farm CTS. And that is only one of tho ways by, which it's national farm news service will aid you. Every week it brings, a dozen keen articles interesting fiction. helpful editorials and enjoyable hurnor. -1. ...
 ONE DOLLAR for g years sub scription (52 issues) will buy big value in benefit and entertainment Let our secretary forward yous order-todayi
Connecticut western news., 1921-01-27
 FALLS VILLAGE

Mrs. Etta Hillyer spent the week end in Huntsville and Falls Village.
 Several from this place attended the dance in Lime Rock last Friday evening.
 Mrs. J. K. Mackie was in Great Harrington Saturday.
 About A attended the dancing class Friday evening.
 William L. Carrigan was an over Sunday guest at W. B. Rand's in Salisbury.
 William L. Carrigan received a medal of honor" from the Govern ment of Portugal for the work he did in Lisbon during the war. ' James Hines called on his brother in Pittsfeld Sunday. .5.
 Mrs. Sarah Briggs spent the week end with Mrs. George Haskins and Mrs. James McEvoy in New Haven.
 Sidney Vosburgh has been laid up for few days and unable to work.
 Those who wish to hear an extra nice sermon should attend the M, E.. church. Sr' ''
 Miss Bertha Schreiber who is in the New Haven hospital, is as well as can be expected, after undergoing an operation. ..t...r " l..
 William Hines, who works in the foundry at Lime Rock, had one of his feet broken, by about eight hundred pounds of iron falling and striking his foot. Mir. Hines was taken to the Hillcrest hospital in Pittsfeld, Mass. ..a ---~s'
 Mrs. Mary Hines is critically i'll, a trained nurse is caring for her.
 Clifford Maynard is working in the power house in Canaan for a few days. s #.#s. @#Ha fs
 Miss Mabel Blake was an over Sunday guest of relatives in Norfolk. Mrs. Frederick Blake was in Canaan Saturday.
 Mrs. Lee Wickwire spent Saturday with relatives in Amesville.
 The gentlemen of the M. E. church will give a supper February End All are invited.
 "Taxi' started as serial in these columns, is magic vehicle. It will carry you beyond the reach of worry and trouble. '.
Connecticut western news., 1921-01-27
NORFOLK

The annual meeting of the Wom- ans' Foreign Missionary Society of the Congregational Church was held in the chapel Friday afternoon. The following officers were chosen: President, Mrs. Henry H. Bridge man; vice-president, Mrs. Harry E.. Stevens; secretary, Mrs. Horace A. Stanard; treasurer, Miss Mary E.. Seymour. # s'a'~ 5#@
 The masquerade dance given by the children's dancing class under Mrs. o. H. Whitney of Winsted in the Arcanum building Saturday afternoon was largely attended and Z was source of real pleasure to the children and the grown-ups who watched them. =.
 The body of Henry, six-years-old son of MT. and Mrs. Carl Anderson, who died in New York recently was brought to East Canaan for burial in Hillside cemetery. Rev. Robert Fletcher of East Canaan Congrega- tional church officiated at the grave.
 Attorney and Mrs. Henry F. Par malee of New Haven were at Crissey place over the weekend and looked after work done at their summer home on Greenwoods road east.
 Miss Sadie Skinner has returned from vacation spent with her sister in Willimantic. ..- -...... F..
 Mrs. Walter Trask and son, Win throp are in Mill River, Mass, for a time to care for Mrs. Trask's par ents, MT. and Mrs. Henry Hyde, who are suffering from bronchitis.
 Warren c. Cordially as administra- tor of the estate of the late Mary Rogan Felmer through the probate court has given six months from January 9th for creditors against the estate to enter their claims.
 The trial of Philemon W. Johnson, alleged embezzler of Norfolk town funds will probably be held early in February. He is staying with reia- tives in Canaan until his case is called in the February term .,f the superior court. ......
 Laurel chapter, O. E. s. met in Arcanum hall Tuesday evening. All officers were urged to be present.
 There was installation of officers at the meeting of the Royal Arcan- um Monday evening. .
 Fred Blass spent Sunday in Wa terbury. Mrs. Blass returned with him, having spent few days there.
 Miss Mary Holleran returned to Laurelton hall Monday, having spent the past few weeks at the home of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. P. c. Holleran. -..-... ..-- -. ......
 Mrs. Jennie Gidman has returned from Dobbs Ferry, where she at tended the funeral of her brothers child. .. .-. ,[ ar. .,-...<..., '-.
 The Norfolk basketball team was defeated by the Y. M. c. A in Win
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fs
 Saturday evening, January 15. The funeral was held from her late home on Monday at 2 o'clock. Interment in the Mortuary Chapel of Hillside cemetery. Rev. F. A. Stickles off, ciated. Sincere sympathy is extend ed to the sorrowing family.
 Members of Sharon High School held special movies followed by a dance in the Sharon Casino on We'd nesday evening, Jan. 26th. Music furnished by Pickett's orchestra of New Milford.
 A lecture was held in the M. E. church by W. A. Mackey on Sharon's Historical Homes on Monday even ing.
 The ladies of the Woodmen Circle will hold a card party at the home of Mrs. F. I. Bristol on Friday evening, Jan. 18th. Tn public are cordially invited to attend.
 H. R. Winans, one of Sharon's popular poultrymen, scored another victory at the recent poultry -how held in New London, winning every 1st prize, every special, and also prize for best display in entire show on his exhibition of fine s. c. Black Minorcas.
 A meeting was held at the Sharon Inn on Wednesday evening for the purpose of making plans, and as to
Connecticut western news., 1921-01-27
CORNWALL HOLLOW

Henry Brusseau of Forestville is working for W. M. Hurlburt.
 MT. and Mrs. Geo. Ocain are on the gain, Mrs. Ocain is able to be around the house.
 Charles Hathaway was home from Hartland over the weekend.
 The school children are enjoying skating on the brook.
 William Lane has returned after two weeks visit in Waterbury.
Connecticut western news., 1921-01-27
sted Saturday evening.

sted Saturday evening.
 Harold Parker of Thomaston spent Sunday here.
 MT. and Mrs. Carl Stoeckel at tended "The Dream of Nary given in Worcester, Mass, recently.
 Rev. William Brewer Johnson has accepted a call to be permanent pastor of the Congregational church.
 It is to laugh! Read "Taxi," our new serial.
Connecticut western news., 1921-01-27

The Grange has such a spokesman at Washington. Through him it has forestalled many moves hurtful to agriculture. Government officials know it's arguments arc sound and free from radicalism. .a,..... ....
 Many issues vital to the success of farming will come before the new Administration and Congress. The Grange offers you the chance to make your voice heard. a. a. H.'n.. "'
 THE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN, too, maintains a Washington representa- tive to watch after the farmers in-
Connecticut western news., 1921-01-27

ing Place; s. ", Wm. s. Lewis; !. w., Geo. D. Slater; Treasurer, Otto H. Tiedeman; Secretary, Louis MIL Ter; s. D., Arthur W. Lamb; J. D.. Mulford c. Thompson; s. S., Alan son D. Middlebrook; J. S., Alexander Jenkins; Chaplain, Edward H. Mia dlebrook; Marshal, Roland R. Marckres; Tyler, Maynard c. Bar tram.
Connecticut western news., 1921-01-27
LIME ROCK

Mrs. Clara Spoth, formerly of Pine Villa Park, Lime Rock, now residing in Belleville, N, J. is chap eroning her daughter, Miss Eda Spoth, on a round of theatre and dinner parties, given in honor oR her engagement to Harold Hughes of Brooklyn, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1921-01-27
CORNWALL.

Mrs. John Murray is very ill and failing, a brother is at present with the family and second nurse.
 There is a case of scarlet fever at the Bridge in MT. Babcock's family.
 Rev. MT. Sholty of Yale seminary has occupied the pulpit for several weeks and will continue for awhile
Connecticut western news., 1921-01-27
Let Your Voice Be Heard

Farmers sometimes have been hampered by il-advised action in Washington. Congress and department heads have seemed out of touch with rural thought and deeds Other interests have absorbed too much of the attention of national officials.
 This has happened because the single farmer sell dom make his voice heard It is time that Congress gave more heed to the great agricultural population And when farmers wants expressed through common spokesman, backed by an increasing num- Der of farmers Washington must listen and act.
The state herald., 1921-08-19
Greenfield

Over an inch Of rain fell Sunday
night and Monday morning, delaying
threshing for a few days.
The D. ). C. met with Mrs. Roy
Kerr, Thursday. Several members
and visitors were present, and the
afternoon was spent in quilting for
the hostess.
Ardell Anderson was quite sick
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Watkins spent
Sunday at the C. f. Watkins home.
l.. c. Kerr and family, Mr., Sam
Kerr and Miss Margaret Johnson
spent Sunday at the R. E. Watkins
home.
Mr.. Lickly marketed wheat In Ven
ango, Tuesday.
Miss Hazel Samuelson called on
the Misses Luetta and Levona Wat
kins, Tuesday afternoon.
The state herald., 1921-08-19
HE CAME BACK

Mr.. d. o. Stockton, the popular
cashier OF the venango State Bank.
has returned from around Sterling,
where he has been harvesting his
wheat He reports good harvest.
and shows much enthusiasm over the
prospects OF northeastern Colorado as
wheat growing country.
There is just one tklns that Mr..
stockton does not like about the af.
fair. and that is-weli. really. he did.
Mt commit himself The interviewer
hGd 10 find out for himself what re.
ally was the drawback to that coun.
try. and when the cashier was cor.
nered he owned up that II was not
ihe land but the trucks: and on fur.
ther investigation II was discovered
that II was not the trucks either but
their darn seat cushions that are so
scantily spread out over the seat that
IL actually ruins persons trousers
II he attempts 10 hold them down for
n matter OF few days.
The correspondent suggested that
che whole trouble may be due to corns
but our amiabie cashier insisted that
he didnt raise any corn anywhere on
the field and could not see why they
should get In between him and the
cushions.
Frank skriyan then came TO his
assistance and explained that this pc.
cnliar disease OF the trousers always
occurs when bank cashier turns
truck driver for any length Of time.
II Ia characteristic that neither Of
the three doctors In town have been
able 10 suggest remedy. except that
DR.. Levin remembered suffering from
a similar maisdy after he had his
Hrst lesson In horsemanship at Fort
Riley training camp during the war.
Let ms hope that D. o. will soon
recover sufficiently 80 that he can
hold his seat-iiteraiiy speaking lin
the various councils Of our great me.
tropolis.
The state herald., 1921-08-19
Mr.. Bates Injured
By Enraged Bull

Mr.. William Bates, farmer living
south OF Veaango was gored by bull
early Thursday morning. August IL.
Mr.. Bates was going to put yoke
on the animal, when 1t struck him
just above the right hip. The horn
entered the stomach and caused bad
injury.
Mr.. Bates was rushed to the Hol-
yoke hospital by doctors Saville and
vandiver. He is reported doing nice
1y at this writing.
The state herald., 1921-08-19
Freda A. 'Weyerts
Married In Denver

a very pretty wedding occurred in
Denver at high noon. Monday, August
Is at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. c.
NJ. Weyerts. when their daughter
Freda Ann. became the bride Of Wal
ter Francis Thomas of Blackfoot,
Idaho.
Relatives and friends witnessed the
ceremony. which was followed by a
bounteous wedding dinner.
The bride is the second daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs Weyerts, and was
born and raised in Venango. She at
tended school in venango and then
went to college at Franklin. Nebras-
ka. She taught in the country schools
and in the grade schools of Holyoke
before moving away from Venango.
1t was while teaching at Blackfoot,
Idaho last winter that she became
acquainted with Mr.. Thomas. he be.
ing teacher at the same place. Mrs.
Thomas is very intelligent. sensi
BILE young lady. and was a great fav'
orite among venango people. Mr..
Thomas has chosen young lady who
will make him a fitting companion.
The groom is unknown to us. but
is teacher Of prominence from
Idaho. where he and bride are en-.
gagged to teach the coming year.
Everyone in and around venango
send hearty congratulations to the
happy couple, and wish them long
happy welded life.
The state herald., 1921-08-19
Venango Heads
Shipping List

The small city OF Nenango is sure
ON the map when II comes to tine
sale OF wheat, venango has shipped
more wheat this year than any two
towns on the High line.
From the first OF August until the
18th, seventy.hye ears were shipped
from here. Venango had out a large
acreage Of wheat, and the yield was
good.
The state herald., 1921-08-19
GOT ACQUAINTED

Having any success with your
garden?"
"The best ever" replied Mr.. Jags
by.
What are you raising?"
Nothing. But II hadn't had 9
row with one OF my new neighbors
over his chickens and then recon
ciliation might not have discovered
that he has well stocked CELLAR
Birmingham Age.Herald.
The state herald., 1921-08-19
A NEW HARVESTER

DR., |. II. Levin reports fine nine
pound bog bora august &c 10 iii. and
Mrs. William Bowers. Mother and
baby are doing nicely
The state herald., 1921-08-19
Locals in Brief

Locals in Brief
Dewey Ball was Holyoke visitor
Tuesday.
Mrs. G. weiland was Grant visi-
tor Thursday.
Harry Andrews was an Imperial
visitor Saturday.
Theodore Barnes was Grant visi.
tor Wednesday.
H. w. Everts is painting his new
home this week.
f. c. Klink of Grant was Venan-
go visitor Saturday.
Mr.. Frank Beach spent few days
in Omaha this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Skrinvan spent
Sunday in Big Springs.
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r. C. Hansen and family were Big
Springs visitors Sunday.
John V. Bevedrige Of Grant was n
Venango visitor Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Skrivan went
to Big Springs, Wednesday.
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DR.. and Mrs. Vaville attended the
ball game at Lamar, Sunday.
Mr.. Edward Adams and family left
for Lansing, Kansas. Wednesday.
C. H. Fisher is building new room
to his building on main street.
c. b. Schlieper has purchased n
new Nash truck of the Cash Garage.
Carl Drake returned from a bust
ness trip to Chappell, Monday.
Frank SCHNEIDER and family at.
teended the ball gone at Lamar. Sun.
day.
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Miss Irene Broughton and sister.
Miss Delors. were Grant visitors on
Monday.
A. J. Karraker and family leaves
this week for Denver and few days
autoing.
Mrs. Harry Andrews and Miss Flor.
ence are spending a week In Beard.
Nebraska.
Mr.. Tom Hendrix OF Hastings is
looking after his land near venango
this week.
Mr.. II. W. Everts is expecting his
brother, Mr. s. H. Flint OF Connects.
cut, Monday.
w. A. Wostenberg is expected to
return from Lincoln with new
Buick this week
Mona and Thelma Glover left Sat.
"'""s W 7P,Hh Ntth WIN TNlutlNeS
south of Holyoke.
Miss Virginia Lamb. who is visit.
ing Gencvive Stockton. expects her
fother this week.
Mrs. Ed MoHale returned Friday
from Riderock, Nebraska. whore she
has been visiting.
Mrs. Hada Mower and small daugh.
ter OF Casper, Wyoming are visiting
Henry Hiatt and fsmily.
Some poor fools know actually
pray for rain. and then when the rain
comes wear Il rain coat. S.
A. p. Nelson. who has been III in
the Hastings hospital. returned last
week and is feeling much better.
a a u a 4 u = q
The state herald., 1921-08-19
BAD LUCK HITS MccoRD
PLAYERS AND THEY ARE
FORCED TO olsAPPolNT US

The McCord Players failed to ar
rive in venango this week, due. we
are told to the failure Of bank in
which the shows money was deposit
ed. The program as billed will prob.
ably be given in the near future.
The state herald., 1921-08-19

Cedric Damewood was In venango
Tuesday on business.
The state herald., 1921-08-19

Tuesday for Hamburg, Illinois. where
they expect to make their home.
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Mrs. Ada Houser and small daugh.
ter of Harvard. Nebraska are visit.
ing relatives in venango this week.
venango troop Of Boy Scouts re,
ceived letter from Scout Levin, who
is going to school In New York City.
Mrs. d. o. Stockton and daughter
Genenieve, Virginia Lamb and Mrs.
Frank Skrivan autoed to Grant, Wed.
nesday.
Charles Novak drove over to Peetz.
Colorado. Saturday and brought d. o.
Stockton home to spend Sunday with
his family.
Mrs. Catherine Zemier left Tuesday
for Waterloo, where she will spend a
month with her son. Mr. Zeimer will
join her later.
Miss Delors Broughton OF Scott
City. Kansas is spending few days
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. A. E.
| Broughton.
Dan J. Mara and brother William
were called to their home in Ceresco,
Nebraska on account OF the Illness
OF their grandmother.
Mrs. Haden Carter Of Henderson.
Iowa arrived Friday to look after his
farms. Mr.. Carter expects to remain
here about two weeks.
Miss Pearl Watson, who has spent
month with Mr.. and Mrs. b. A.
Duddon, left Saturday for her home
in Bloomington. Nebraska.
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Mr.. Fred Duddon and two friends
Mr.. B. Brunts and Mr.. J. Ockinza OF
Hastings. Nebraska are spending a
week In the mountains near Denver
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Mrs. Frank Loesch and family OF
Orleans. Nebraska left Tuesday after
few days with CT. Peterson and
family.
Mrs. Al Jordan was taken to the
Holyoke hospital early Monday morn
ing and operated on for appendicitis
and gall stones. She Is reported do
ing nicely.
Sarah Wiley. daughter of Warren
Wiley. was operated on for appen.
dicitis Saturday evening at the Hol
yoke hospital. She is reported doing
nicely. --i
Anna and Mona Bates. daughter OF
William Bates. arrived Saturday from
Weepingwater. Nebraska. They were
called there on account OF their faith.
] er's accident.
Father-"What are you running
away for?"
Son-"So two boys won't fight"
Father-"Who are the boys?"
Son-"Bill Smith and me-"
a. ]. Karraker, who has had sixty
day vacation has Just received word
,h., Ia. .a, bu,.a u,.,iar t,.n ,,np.ha
The state herald., 1921-08-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Herber; Long left
Tuesday for Hamburg, Illinois, where
they expect to make their home.
The state herald., 1921-08-19

A. j. Karraker, who has had sixty
day vacation has Just received word
that he can have another two months.
Mr., Dodge viii remain until Mr.. kar.
raker returnes to work.
The state herald., 1921-08-19
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FOR SALE

FOR SALE
Three office desks. one bed and a
heating stove for sale.-Inquire, Lois
Sherman. venango. Nebraska.
The state herald., 1921-08-19

Mrs. Ada Houser and small daugh-
ter of Harvard. Nebraska are visit
Ing relatives In venango this week.
The state herald., 1921-08-19

READ THE vENANao ADS
The state herald., 1921-08-19

Father-'What are you running
away for?"
Son-"So two boys won't fight"
Father-"Who are the boys
Son-"Bill Smith and me-
The state herald., 1921-08-19

venango troop Of Boy Scouts re-
ceived letter from Scout Levin, who
Is going to school In New York City,
The state herald., 1921-08-19

Mrs. d. o. Stockton and daughter
Genenieve, Virginia Lamb and Mrs
Frank Skrivan autoed to Grant, Wed
nesday.
The state herald., 1921-08-19

A. =. Nelson. who has been III in
the Hastings hospital. returned last
week and is feeling much better.
The state herald., 1921-08-19

Charles Novak drove over to Peetz
Colorado. Saturday and brought D. o
Stockton home to spend Sunday will
his family.
The state herald., 1921-08-19

Some poor fools | know actually
pray for rain. and then when the rain
comes wear n rain coat. $.
The state herald., 1921-08-19

Anna and Mona Bates. daughter o.
William Bates. arrived Saturday from
Weepingwater. Nebraska. They were
called there on account OF their faith
er's accident