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Mrs Lloyd Farver went to Chicago Friday noon where she submittted to an operation for cancer at the Passavant Hospital.

ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that letters of administration &e. have been granted to the subscribers on the estate of JACOB WELLIVER late of Madison township in the county of Columbia deceased. All persons indebted to said estate are hereby required to come forward without delay and settle their respective dues. Those having demands on said estate are requested to present their claims properly attested for settlement.
Marshal G. Shoemaker,
John Christian. Admes.
March 11, 1843

SHERIFF SALES
A certain tract of land, situate in Centre township, Columbia county, containing Fifty Seven Acres; more or less, bounded by lands of John & Fester others; whereon is erected a Log House and a Log Stable, with the appurtenances.

Seized; taken in execution and to be sold as the property of Daniel Sponenberg.

PUBLIC SALE
In pursuance of an order of the Orphans' Court of Columbia county, on
Saturday, the first day of August next,
at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, Marshall Shoemaker and John Christian, Administrators &e of Jacob Welliver, late of Madison township, in said county, deceased will be exposed to sale by Public Vendue upon the premises; a certain Tract of land situate in Madison township, Columbia county containing 240 Acres, or thereabouts adjoining lands of John Hendershot, Valentine Christian, John Billhimer, John Richard and John Christian. Upon the premises there is a Log House, One and one half stories high, a Log Barn, A Small Apple Orchard and about 80 acres of cleared land, the remaining part is well timbered with Pine and Oak. There is a stream of water running through the property, capable of running a saw mill, late the estate of said deceased, situate in Madison township in said county aforesaid.
Jacob Eyerly, Clerk
Danville, May 20, 1846

BRIDGE BROKE DOWN
On Tuesday of last week, as a four hourse team loaded with hay, belonging to Mr. James Sponenberg, of Briarcreek township, was crossing the canal at his residence, the bridge gave way, precipitating driver, horses and hay into the "ditch". Fortunately both driver and horses escaped without injury. A son of Mr. Levi D. Canouse, of this place, went down with the team, and received a few slight bruises, but nothing serious. The horses were rescued without much difficulty and the hay was saved. A fortunate termination of an unfortunate occurrence.

NOTICE OF INQUEST
Estate Of Catherine Farver, Deceased
To Peter FARVER, of Briggsville, Luzerne Co, Pa.; Hester REINHARD, of Salladasburg, Lycoming Co., Pa.; Sarah A. Hess, of Kansas Centre, Kansas; Thomas Farver, of Caseville, Huron Co., Michigan

COLUMBIA COUNTY, SS;
Whereas, at an Orphans' Court, held in Bloomsburg, in and for the county of Columbia, the third day of May, A.D. 1886, before the Hon. Wm., Elwell, President, and his Associates, Justices of the said Court, the petition of Geo. W. Farver was presented, setting fourth that Catherine Farver of said county, lately died intestate, seized in her demesur as of fee, of and in a certain messuage and tract of land situate in the township of Jackson, said county, bounded by lands of John Fritz, Fritz and Kelchner, Samuel Knouse and Washington Knouse, containing about eighteen acres of land, with the appurtenances. Take notice that an inquest will be held on said lands upon the premises, on Saturday, July 10, 1886, at one o'clock in the afternoon, to make partition to and among the heirs and legal representatives of the said Catherine Farver, deceased, if the same can be done without prejudice to or spoiling the whole. And if it cannot be so divided, then to value and appraise the whole of the said real estate, at which time and place you can attend if you see proper.
Samuel Smith, Sheriff.
Bloomsburg, June 8, 1886

MARRIAGE LICENSES
Frank Dill, of Berwick, to Miss Eva Farver, of the same place.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
H.M. Hockman has placed in his store a very handsome soda fountain and is now dispensing soda water and ice cream soda 5c a glass. Try it.

The finest and best ice cream, candy and fruit at H.M. Hockman's.

H.M. Hockman has stocked the Exchange Bakery with a large and fine line of the choicest and purest candy, oranges, bananas, etc.

Shortly before six o'clock Tuesday (31 Aug) afternoon, a distressing accident occurred in Quick's Quarry. William Hartzell and Lloyd Farver were blasting rock and after partly charging the blast found they had made a mistake and had to withdraw the powder, and attempting to drill again, there was an explosion.

Both men were sufferers. Mr Farver had his forearms badly mangled and his face filled with powder and dust. Mr Hartzell was impaird about the face and it was thought at first he would lose his left eye but physicians are confindent they can bring both men through with slight, if any disfugurement.

Lloyd Farver wishes us to extend, in his name, thanks to those citizens who so generously contributed to the fund that enabled him to have his injured eye removed. The favor is appreciated.

H.M. Hockman has arranged quite an attraction in one of the show windows of his Exchange bakery, in the shape of a minature railroad, an engine and three cars, filled with candies which are sent whirling around a circular track by means of a battery.

People wonder why H.M. Hockman sells so much candy and so cheap. It is because he makes nearly all of it himself and guarantees it pure.

The big rush for candy and Toys now at H.M. Hockman's. Come early, folks, and be happy.

Try Hockman for fresh bread and cakes. he makes all his own candy and guarantees it pure.

All the candy sold by H.M. Hockman is made from pure sugar. No adulterated city candy can be found in his store.

The family of Harry Christian was increased Sunday morning by the arrival of a young daughter.

Gus Ploch, baker at H.M. Hockman's Exchange Bakery, was called from his boarding house at about half past five Tuesday morning by Ed and Joe Geist who had called him out for the purpose of knifing him, because he had, they claimed, undermined them by working for lower wages and secured their position with Mr. Hockman. Gus stepped outside of the house on the porch to see who wanted him. He at once saw that the two wanted to fight and knowing he would be no match for the two he stepped back into the house to get some help, but when he returned they had left.

Later they appeared at the bakery, where they made several ugly threats and were ordered away by Mr. Hockman. One of them refused to go and when Mr. Hockman stepped outside the discharged man made several passes at him. He ordered them to be arrested, but the policeman was unable to find them.

A RARE CHANCE

A very desirable business for sale. Best location in Bloomsburg. H.M. Hockman offers his business, stock and fixtures for sale on easy terms.

DEATH OF AN AGED LADY
Mrs. Mary Lee, relict of the late Charles Lee, died from old age, at her home in Lightstreet, Saturday morning. The deceased was the mother of twelve children - seven daughters and five sons - all living, among the number being Mrs. H.M. Hockman and Mrs. Wm. Bogart, of this town. The deceased was in the seventy-fifth year of her age.

Vincent Farver and Ami Pegg of Berwick, visited Jerseytown on their bicycles on Sunday last and dined at Hotel Crawford. They report Berwick booming.

Last Saturday night, the friends and neighbors of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Farver peretuated a surprise on them and helped them spend a merry evening with chat, music, games and supper interspersed.

Those present, and others unavoidably absent, presented Mr and Mrs Farver with a handsome chair with the wish that it might supply them with many comfortable hours.

Those present were Mr and Mrs Will Light, Mr and Mrs Clark Griswold, Grandma Courtright, Mrs J H Byers and two daughters, Mrs J A Thompson and Oscar Farver.

A pleasantt time was the order until a late hour.

Emma Christian appointed guardian of Morton, Paul, Mattie, Sallie, May, Lizzie and Thomas Christian, minor children of Theodore Christian. Bonds with surety approved.

Petition of Emma Christian, guardian, to sell real estate, filed.

George Farver vs. the American Car and Foundry Co. The plaintiff's burden of lawsuit in this case is that the soot, smoke, and dust emitted from the thirty-four smoke-stacks of the defendent company is the cause of damage to his property which is located near by, while the sulphurous and obnoxious odor is ruinious to his family's health. The plaintiff also claims damages on account of the overflowing of a sewer belonging to the defendant company, the sewerage covering the street in front of his residence for two and three days at a time. After witnesses for plaintiff had been examined counsel for defendant company made motion for a non-suit, alleging that plaintiff had advanced no testimony to warrant the bringing of the suit; that the defendant company were conducting a lawful enterprise; that the conditions incident to the operation of same, the distribution of smoke, dust, etc., emitted by thirty-four smoke-stacks and carried, distributed and dispersed by the four winds of heaven were similar and in no greater degree destructive, than any other industry of similar size and extent located in any of several towns and cities in our own State. Argument for defendant made by Scarlet. For plaintiff-Ikler. Motion for non-suit overruled and evidence taken.

The following Bloomsburg people are attending the G.A.R. National Encampment at Gettysburg this week, Mrs. W. O. Holmes, Mrs. John Farver, Mrs. P.S. Moyer, Mrs. W.W. Black, Mrs. T.E. Geddis, Mrs. Mary Hower, Mrs. Robt. Morris, Mrs. C.N. Ohl, Mrs. J.H. Fahringer, Mrs. Wm. McBride, Mrs. Wells Girton, Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Gilmore, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Wagner, Clark Kressler, Fred Edgar, Reuben Hess, Isaac Nuss, and W.D. Moyer.

CHARTER NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that an application will be made to the Court of Common Pleas of Columbia County on Monday, April 6th, 1908, at 10 o'clock a.m., under the Corporation Act of one thousand eight hundred and seventy-four, and the supplements thereto by Howard Hixon, Frank Sponenberg, Edward Farver, L. B. McLaughlin and Geo. F. Hoppes for the Charter of an intended corporation to be called "West Berwick Social Club". The character and object of which is the support and maintainance of a social club for social enjoyments, and for these purposes to have, possess, and enjoy all the rights, benefits and privileges conferred by the said Act and its supplements.
Grant Herring, Solicitor

TROLLEY CAR CRASHED INTO B.&S. TRAIN
A steep incline, and the ineffectiveness of the hand brake, a system in use on all the single truck cars of the Columbia and Montour Electric Railway, caused a trolley mishap at the Main street crossing of the Bloomsburg and Sullivan Railroad Thursday afternoon, which came within an ace of being fatal, the fact that it was not, was not far short of a miracle. So far as we know no one was hurt, but the door on one of the box cars was crushed in and the end of trolley car No. 5 was reduced to a mass of splinters.

The accident occured shortly before three o'clock. The car left the Square in charge of conductor Harry Christian and motorman William Tremley, on a regular trip to Catawissa. It had proceeded only a few yards below the summit of the Main Street hill, when the motorman heard the noise of the train and immediately reversed the motor and applied the brake with all the strength at his command, but the incline had given the car such a velocity that it could not be stopped, and before the passengers could be warned, it crashed into the train. The passengers, seven in number, were pitched forward, but none were seriously injured. Motorman Tremley pluckily stuck to his post until the car struck the train.

The train was a combination freight and passenger, and was in charge of conductor Charles Turner. The car was completely derailed and turned crossways in the road.

Lester Farver took the train Friday for McEwen, Tennessee.

Lester Farver returned Sunday from a two-month visit in McEwen, Tennessee

Lester Farver left Tuesday for McEwen, Tennessee where he expects to make his future headquarters.

Lester Farver and Fannie Bird married in Tennessee. They returned to Ashton.

A YOUTHFUL TRAVELER

Maggie Farver, 13 Years Old, Returned From Michigan and Surprised Her Mother.

A youthful traveler from the west arrived in Williamsport Wednesday evening in the personage of little Miss Maggie Farver, who came all the way from Unionville, Mich., to her mother, Mrs. Hattie Farver, who resides on Depot street, Newberry. Little Miss Farver is only 13 years of age, and for the last seven years has lived with an uncle in the west.

When she arrived in Williamsport over the New York Central railroad that night she was unexpected, but after some inquiry managed to find her mother's home. The surprise at the little girl's return was great.
NOTE: Margaret Clara "Maggie" Farver was the daughter of Samuel Farver and Harriet Emma (Young) Zeigler. Samuel's brother, Elijah Staley Farver, lived in Unionville, Tuscola Co, Michigan.

Because he neglected to affix a Government stamp to a deed to a lot purchased from the Rosemont Cemetery Company 37 years ago, John Farver, of Sixth street, was advised by the Internal Revenue Department at Washington, D.C., that he must journey to Scranton, purchase a fifty-cent stamp to affix to the deed, and pay a fine of $10 to fully rectify the error. The fine plus the expense of the Scranton trip nearly equals the original purchase price of the lot, which was $16.

The children of Lloyd Farver gathered at his house north of town last week on Wednesday to assist him in celebrating his 65th birthday.

G L Farver, wife and son, Harold, left Saturday noon for Waverly, Tennessee, where they will make their home. Lester will engage in farming.

Lester Farver, wife and son arrived Friday evening from McEwen, Tennessee, where they have been living for the past year. For the present, they will lilve with his parents, the Lloyd Farver's, and later will decide on a location for themselves.

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Farver departed Tuesday for a six week visit with relatives in Michigan and also their former home in Pennsylvania.

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Farver returned last week from an extended visit with relatives in the East. They visited Mr Farver's brothers in Michhigan, brother George in Berwick, Pennsylvania, and John in Bloomsburg (Pa.). They also visited their son, Oscar, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania.

Lester Farver was number 362 on the Ashton list for the draft.

Lester Farver and family have moved to the house at the Knapp and Smith Sheepyards. Mr Farver will work at the sheep yards this summer. Harry Farver has replaced him at the J C Griffith Lumber Company.

Mrs Lester Farver and children departed Tuesday morning for their new home near Wayne, a distance of four miles south of Elgin. Lester Farver loaded his household goods last Thursday and shipped them to Wayne, where he has a position working on a dairy farm.

The Lester Farver family of Elgin attended Lloyd Farver's golden wedding celebration.

Relatives, neighbors and friends to the number of 65 assisted Mr and Mrs Lloyd Farver in celebrating their golden wedding anniversary last Friday. The day was a very beautiful one, and before the dinner hour the guests were very comfortable under a large canopy in the yard, where they enjoyed themselves visiting.

A golden wedding ceremony was performed by Rev W E Kern, pastor of the Methodist Church, after which the elderly couple received the hearty congratulations of their many relatives and friends.

A fine wedding dinner was served to the guests, and was prepared by Mrs Margaret Byers, here daughter, Hattie, and Mrs George B Garrett. Four granddaughters of Mr and Mrs Farver waited on the table. The dining room decorations were pretty and consisted of a large number of bouquets of golden glow. A large wedding cake occupied a prominent place on the table and the figure "50" in gold color looked very pretty. Mr and Mrs Farver were presented with $124.50 in gold, and a gold ring of which they are very appreciative.

Mr and Mrs Farver are some of the older residents of Ashton Township, having lived here almost continuously since 1876.

Mr and Mrs Farver are natives of Pennsylvania and were married in Columbia County of that state on August 6, 1870.

They have lived on various farms in Ashton Township, and five years ago retired and moved to their present home in Ashton.

Mr and Mrs Farver are the parents of a large family of eleven children having been born to them. Five daughters have preceded them to the other shore. Those who survive are :William, Mrs Annie Beach, Oscar of McKeesport, Pensylvania, Perry, George Lester of near Elgin, and Jessie Guy.

They received a long letter from the M L English family, which was published. (The English family were former neighbors.)

Out of towners were: the Lester family of Elgin, and Mr and Mrs Bert Farver of Batavia.

The Lester Farver family arrived from Elgin where they have been living and will locate on the W D Knapp farm west of Ashton.

While driving home from town Saturday evening in their buggy, Lester Farver and family were run into from the rear by an automobile which was running without lights. The buggy was demolished adn members of the family badly shaken. Mrs Farver was injured very badly. The machine was driven by a party by the name of Waterbury from Polo. Mr Farver went to Dixon Monday to see if the party could be forced to pay for the damage, which he refused to do at the time of the accident.

Lester Farver has purchased the draying business of Clarence Ogle and will take possession March 1, when he will move to Ashton from the W D Knapp farm.

Mrs Lester Farver is a patient in the Rochelle Hospital.

Mrs Lester Farver received the sad news this past week of the death of her father, J M Bird, of Waverly, Tennessee. Owing to Mrs Farver's health, it was impossible for her to go and attend the funeral.

Fannie Farver was in the Rochelle Hospital for her birthday. Her friends remembered her with a card shower. She received 55 cards.

Mrs Lester Farver was brought home from the Rochelle Hospital last Thursday having made excellent improvement from her recent operation.

Saturday evening Lester Farver sold his draying business to George C Schmidt, who took possession Monday morning. Mr Farver has a job in view but has not announced his intentions.

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Patton last evening.

Mr Lloyd Farver, who is making his home with his son, Guy and family of Franklin Grove, suffered a stroke last Thursday mornign which paralized his entire right side. Mr Farver, who is past 82 years of age, has been totally blind for sevreal years but has been able to get about some until he ws stricken to his bed this last week.

Lloyd Farver, a long time resident of this community passed away at the home of his son, Jessie Guy Farver, north of Franklin Grove, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, his death being due to a recent stroke and the infirmities of old age. Mr Farver was born in Pennsylania June 27, 1851 and had reached the age of 82 years, four months and 15 days.

He was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ann Kline on August 6, 1870 in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, and with his young bride, in the early 1870's, came to Lee County to make their new home.

Since 1876, they spent practically all their time in Ashton Township, and in 1914 retired to the village to make their home.

Mr Farver, on account of failing health, gave up his active life several years ago and made his home with his son, Jessie Guy Farver, north of Franklin Grove. In 1920, Mr and Mrs Farver had the privilege of celebratng their golden wedding anniversary, when they received the congratulations of many relatives, neighbors and friends. Mrs Farver died in 1922.

Mr Farver is the last member of a family of twelve children. Surviving him are his six children: William Farver, Mrs Anna Beach, Oscar Farver of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, Perry, George Lester and Jessie Guy. There are 17 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, joining in 1890 under the pastorship of Rev George M Bassett.

Funeral services were held yesterday at 2 o'clock from the home of his son, Jessie Guy Farver, the services being conducted by Rev Charles D Wilson. Interment took place in the Ashton Cemetery.

WEDDING
Miss Catherine Patton and Lieutenant Kieth C Miller Are Married Here On Thursday An outstanding social event of the holiday season was the beautiful candlelight wedding which occured Thursday evening at the First Presbyterian Church when Miss Catherine E. Patton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt W Patton became the bride of Lieut. Keith C. Miller of the U. S. Army Air Corps, son of Mrs. Clinton C. Miller and the late Mr. Miller.

A colorful Christmas setting provided the background for the service which was performed before a white archway placed in front of the altar and which was profusely covered with White pine and real Holly interwoven with shaggy white chrysanthemums. Two tall seven branch candelabra in which burned white cathedral tapers were placed at either side of the arch. Tall burning tapers surrounded with pine greens and holly were sihouetted against the windows and the same appointments were used in the abundance in other parts of the sanctuary. The White pine and Holly were sent from seattle, Wash., by Mrs. Ernest B. Crane, an aunt of the bride. Silver and white tulle ribbon with sprigs of holly adorned the pews and bordered the white carpeted aisle through which the bridal party approached the altar. Mrs. Forrest Baie was in charge of the decorations.

The Rev. James R. Ransom of the Presbyterian Church at Nevada read the marriage lines for the double ring ceremony at eight o'clock in the presence of over 100 relatives and friends.

Preceeding the service Wayne Richards played a 15 minute prelude of organ music and during this time the tapers were lighted by Miss Darlene Smith and Miss Dorothy Mathers, both attired in poudre blue formal gowns with which they wore shoulder corsages of pink Radiance roses and white chrysanthemums. Prenuptial music was provided by Miss Norene Carroll of Des Moines who sang "The Lord's Prayer" (Malotte), Schubert's "Ave Maria" and "I Love You Truly." Miss Carroll wore a blue chiffon formal with a corsage of burnt orange chrysanthemums. Mr. Richards provided the accompaniment, and played Mendelssohn's Wedding March for both the processional and the recessional.

Radiantly lovely was the bride, who was given in marriage by her father, in a gown of white chiffon over taffeta fashioned with a neckline adorned with tiny ruffles and long leg o'mutton sleeves. The bodice was fitted and the skirt was long and full with a bottom flounce that was inserted with lace and flowed into a three yard train. Her finger tip veil of tulle was arranged in cap shape over her head and a short modesty veil covered her face. She wore white satin sandals and carried an arm bouquet of Christmas poinsettas wreathed in white rosebuds and tied with white maline. She wore a strand of pearls, a gift of the bridegroom.

Miss Janet Patton, sister of the bride served as maid of honor and was attractive in a gown of flame red fashioned with a red lace bodice with a peplum and a row of rhinestone buttons from the neckline to the waist. The skirt was chiffon over taffeta and billowed to the floor. She wore a red lace Dutch cap, white sandals and carried an arm bouquet of white roses and white chrysanthemums.

The Misses Ruth and RueCeil Ross, twin sisters of Des Moines, attended as bridesmaids and were becomingly gowned in shell pink chiffon made princess style with fitted bodices and full skirts with inserts of lace from the neck to the hemline. They wore gardenias in their hair and carried Colonial shower bouquets.

Petite Mary Frances Evans of Eldora, cousin of the bride was flower girl and wore a party length frock of blue taffeta trimmed in pink. She wore a blue taffeta Dutch cap identical with the maid of honor and carried a basket of rose petals which she scattered down the aisle ahead of the bride. Little Craig Miller, cousin of the groom from Vinton, served as ring bearer and wore a blue Eton suit and carried the rings in a tiny nosegay.

Ronald Miller served his brother as best man and Kenneth Kaiser of Clemons, cousin of the bride was head usher. Miss Margo Miller of Vinton, cousin of the groom, and Tommy Evans of Marshalltown, cousin of the bride acted as junior ushers. Miss Margo wore a peach colored formal with a corsage of roses and sweet peas.

The groom wore the uniform of his country with his Silver Wings and gold bars and carnation buttonieres were worn by the men of the bridal party.

Mrs. Patton, mother of the bride wore a marine blue dress with black accessories and a gardenia corsage and Mrs. Miller, the groom's mother wore aqua blue crepe with a shoulder corsage of gardenias and black accessories.

The bridal couple received congratulations informally at the rear of the church immediately following the ceremony and during this time, Miss Janet Patton sang, "I Promise You" and "My Shining Hour."

A reception for approximately 60 relatives and friends was held at the home of the bride's parents after the service. Buffet refreshments were served from the dining table which was overlaid with a lace cloth centered with a 3 tiered wedding cake decorated with a bride and uniformed groom, and American flags. White tapers, holly and arbor vitae further appointed the table. Mrs. Glen S. Merrill and Mrs. Harry Hopkins, both of Marshalltown, aunts of the bride, presided as pourers. Mrs. Arnold Kaiser of clemons and Mrs. John Evans of Marshalltown, also aunts of the bride, served the cake after it was cut by the bride. Another aunt of the bride, Mrs. Oscar Evans, was in charge of the guest book. Miss Dorothy Jean Fricke assisted in the dining room.

Lieut. and Mrs. Miller left that evening on a short wedding trip and expect to make their home in Austin, Texas after Dec. 19th where Lieut. Miller will receive transition training at a troop carrier base. The bride chose a dressmaker suit of brown wool gabardine with brown and white accessories and a gardenia corsage for her travelling costume.

The bride is a graduate of the local high school and attended Marshalltown Junior College and the American Institute of Business in Des Moines.

Lieut. Miller is also a graduate of the State Center high school and attended Iowa State College at Ames. He was associated with his late father in business here until he volunteered and entered the U.S. service. He was inducted in February, 1943 and took his preliminary training at San Antonio, Texas. He received his Silver Pilot's Wings and his second Lieutenant's commission at Ellington Field, Texas, on December 5th.

Those present from out of town for the wedding were Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Ransom of Nevada; Yoeman Lucille Norell of Ottumwa; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Miller of Vinton; Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Knapp and Miss Ruth Miller of Ames; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs. Glen S. Merrill, Mr. and Mrs. John Evans and Mrs. Kittie Van Pelt, all of Marshalltown; Miss Kay Merrill of Des Moines and Mrs. John Evans of Eldora.

A pre-nuptial luncheon was served Thursday afternoon at the Patton home at one o'clock for the members of the bridal party with Mrs. Arnold Kaiser and Mrs. John Evans, aunts of the bride in charge. The tables were centered with crystal bowls of white baby mums and ferns. The Misses Joan Bachman and Shirley Spencer served.

LOCAL NEWS
Mrs. Hoyt Patton was taken to Iowa City, Thursday, where she entered the University hospital for observation and examination. Mrs. Patton was taken by ambulance and was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Arnold Kaiser of Marshalltown. Another sister, Mrs. Harry Hopkins of Marshalltown is with Mrs. Patton for the present.

FUNERAL SERVICES HELD SATURDAY FOR MRS. HOYT PATTON
The community was saddened Wednesday, Nov. 8th by the death of Mrs. Hoyt W. Patton who passed away that evening at the St. Thomas Mercy Hospital in Marshalltown of carcinoma after being ill since last May.

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the home at one-thirty o'clock and at the First Presbyterian Church at two o'clock in charge of the Rev. John F. Maze. Interment was made in Hillside cemetery. Pall bearers were Arthur Veren, Forest Baie, Leo Kielly, Ed Carter, James Mathers and W. V. VanPelt. Flower bearers were Edith Miller, Irene Wensel, Stella Mathers, Hortense Carter, Mable Veren and Rosella Kielly. Music was provided by Mildred Meier, organist and Marle Swartz and Vernon Braddy, soloists.

Mrs. Patton was born Mary Ann Evans, Dec. 24, 1892, the daughter of Henry and Emma Evans in State Center. She spent the greater part of her life in the State Center vicinity and in May, 1921, she was married to Hoyt Patton. Mr. and Mrs. Patton had resided here since that time.

Mrs. Patton was a graduate of State Center high school and taught school for several years at Nevada prior to her marriage. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and gave generously of her time and effort to church activities. She was also a member of Cleo chapter, No. 303, Order of Eastern Star.

In addition to her husband she is survived by three children, Mrs. Keith C. Miller, of Maiden, Mo.; Miss Janet Marie Patton, student at Coe college in Cedar Rapids and First Lieut. Dwight E. Patton who is serving his country with the U. S. Air Forces in Italy and one granddaughter.

Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Harry G. Hopkins and Mrs. Glenn S Merrill, both of Marshalltown and Mrs. Arnold W. Kaiser of Celmons; and one brother, John H. Evans of Marshalltown. Another brother, Oscar N. Evans preceded her in death.

FARVER AWARDED BRONZE STAR
In the above picture is shown M. Sgt. Kenneth G. Farver, who is receiving the bronze star award for meritorious achievement in the war against Germany. He is the son of Lester Farver of Ashton, Ill.

ROBERTA BRAINERD AND RDM 1 C FRED BEACH SAY NUPTIALS FRIDAY
A quiet but impressive wedding was performed at the Christian church parsonage Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock when Roberta "Betty" Brainerd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Brainerd, 1103 Palmyra avenue, became the bride of Fred A. Beach RdM ?c, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beach of 620 College avenue.

Bernadine Fraza was maid of honor, and Robert Brainerd, the bride's youngest brother, served as best man. The single ring ceremony was read by the Rev. Marvin Brown in the presence of a few relatives and friends.

The bride was attractively attired in a white jersey dress with a corsage of red roses. Her something blue was a handkerchief given her by the groom's sister, Mrs. Clifford Gilroy. The maid of honor chose white shark-skin, trimmed in red, her corsage was yellow talisman roses.

The bride's mother wore a green gabardine suit with tan accessories.

Following the wedding a small reception was held at the bride's home. A three-tired wedding cake centered the bridal table with candelabra and tulips. A luncheon was served to relatives and friends. Mrs. Gilroy, sister of the groom, entertained with a dinner in the evening.

When the couple left for a short trip to Rochester, Minn., the new Mrs. Beach chose a black jersey dress, trimmed in aqua and yellow, with black patent accessories.

On their return to Dixon the couple will leave shortly for Norfolk, Va., where the groom is stationed.

(Photo) MR. AND MRS. FRED BEACH AND ATTENDANTS Before her marriage on April 26, at the Christian parsonage Mrs. Fred Beach was the former Miss Roberta "Bette" Brainerd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Brainerd, 1103 Palmyra avenue. Her husband, Fred A. Beach, RdMPC is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beach of 620 College avenue. The couple were attended by Bernadine Fraza, maid of honor, and Robert Brainerd, youngest brother of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Beach are now in Norfolk, Va., where Mr. Beach is stationed.

ASHTON PAIR HAVE DINNER PARTY FOR 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Ashton-Mr. and Mrs. William B. Farver observed their golden wedding anniversary with a dinner Thanksgiving day at the home of their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Yorris Farver. The dinner was for the immediate family, those attending being their children and families: Mr. and Mrs. Wraye Farver and family and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Farver and family, all of Harvard. Mr. and Mrs. Myron Edwards and family of Sycamore, and the host and hostess and their son.

The cake was a gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edwards.

Mr. and Mrs. William Farver were married Nov. 25, 1897, at the Methodist parsonage by the Rev. Wrae O'Neil. They have lived in the community of Ashton since that time.

Mrs. Farver, a native of Ashton, was born April 17, 1880, the daughter of Thomas and Anna Douglas. Following the death of her parents in her early childhood, she was raised in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Baldwin.

Mr. Farver was born in Columbia county, Pa., Sept 4, 1873, and came to this community at the age of five with his parents, Lloyd and Mary Farver. He worked on a farm and attended school in Ashton in his youth. Later he was city marshall in Ashton for 14 years.

TO WED JUNE 19
The marriage of Miss Janet Patton, daughter of Hoyt W. Patton and Tom V. Brady II, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Brady of Peoria, Ill., will take place Saturday, June 19th at eight o'clock in the evening at the First Presbyterian Church in State Center. The Rev. R. M. Brady of Leavenworth, Kans, uncle of Tom Brady, will officiate assisted by the Rev. E. R. Mitchell. A reception in the church parlors will follow the service.

OBITUARIES
Mrs. George Lester Farver
Mrs. Mary Kathryn Farver of Ashton, passed away at 5:45 this morning at the home of her sister, Miss Lillian Haenitsch, following a prolonged illness. She was born Sept. 13, 1889, in Bradford township, Lee county, the daughter of August H. and Marguerite Anna Gleim Haenitsch.She was united in marriage to George Lester Farver at Ashton, Jan. 4, 1939. Surviving are her husband, four children: Harold of Rochelle, Mrs. Edith Surman [Furman], Kenneth and Raymond of Ashton: two brothers, Frank and William Haenitsch of Franklin Grove, and one sister Miss Lillian Haenitsch of Ashton.

She was a member of the Ashton Methodist church and the Ladies Circle. The body will be removed from the Cluts funeral home to her late residence Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Funeral services will be conducted from the home Saturday afternoon at 1:30 and at 2 o'clock from the Methodist church, the pastor, Rev. Eldon Wings officiating and burial will be in the Ashton cemetery.

BETROTHED
Announcement was made the past week of the engagement of Barbara Claypool, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Blaine W. Claypool of Oak Park, Ill., to Dwight E. Patton, son of Hoyt W. Patton of State Center.

The couple has not chosen a wedding date.

Miss Claypool, a graduate of Oak Park-River Forest high school, received her degree in the college of liberal arts and sciences at the University of Illinois where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pl, social soroity.

Mr. Patton is a graduate of the State Center high school and from the school of civil engineering at the University of Iowa where he was affiliated with Delta Tau Delta fraternity. During World War II he served as a first lieutenant in the air forces in the European theatre. He is now employed in Chicago by the Milwaukee Railroad company.

FOUR NEPHEWS SHARE $20,000 BOWERS' ESTATE
Four nephews were named the principal heirs of the late Harry Bowers, Ashton, in a will probated today by County Judge Grover W. Gehant.

The estate was valued at $20,000. Mr. Bowers, who died Nov. 21, also stipulated in his will that Donna Lee Bowers, a daughter of one of his nephews, be given his home.

The will, dated August 24, 1949, provided that part of the property be held in trust until March 31, 1959, and divided among Raymond Pyatt, Ashton; Leonard Pyatt, Rochelle; Gordon Pyatt, Miami, Fla., and George C. Bowers, Ashton.

The first three were given one-fifth shares while Bowers was given a two-fifths share.

The will also stipulated that George Bowers receive Mr. Bowers' clothing, jewelry and household equipment.

Byron McCarcken, a farm tenant, was given $500. Paul W. Charters, Ashton, was named as the executor of the will's provisions.

LORING - by Mrs. R. L. Underhill
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Sargent, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dunahoo and Gladys called on Mr. Chauncey Sargent at the Broadlawns general hospital at Des Moines Saturday afternoon.

HOYT PATTON DIES SUDDENLY ON TUESDAY
Hoyt W. Patton, longtime resident of State Center and former business man, died suddenly at his home at 10:50 p.m. Tuesday night, July 3, following a heart attack. He had been in good health before and had visited with friends on Main Street early the same evening.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 6, at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. James D. Ransom of Nevada officiating. Interment was in Hillside Cemetery. Pall bearers were Arthur Aves, Henry Wilkening, John Evans, Arnold Kaiser, Herbert Bachman and Leo Kielly.

Mr. Patton was born January 31, 1877 at Kellogg, the son of Ira and Adelia Power Patton and he grew up in the Kellogg, Newton and Dexter communities.

He was married to Miss Mary Ann Evans on May 27, 1921 and they made their home in State Center. Mr. Patton was engaged in the grain business here for more than twenty years. He continued active in business circles until 1948 when he retired.

Mr. Patton was a member of the Elks and the Masonic Lodge.

He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Keith C. Miller and Mrs. Tom Brady of State Center, one son, Dwight Patton of Oak Park, Ill., one brother, Todd Patton of Mansfield, Ohio, one sister, Mrs. Ruby Crane of Seattle, Wash., and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, four brothers and one sister.

WEEKEND TOLL PLACED AT 3
Lives of three persons were taken in Minnesota by violence over the week end.

Gilbert Farver, 36, Fairfax bulk oil dealer, was pinned beneath his car after it had gone out of control and overturned near Fairfax. Renville County Sheriff Ben Leonard, Olivia, said Farver apparently had lost control of the machine on the icy county road.

THE DAY'S RECORDS
Municipal Court April 6
Two Counts - Harvey Farver, Freeborn hotel, charged by police with two traffic violations, pleaded guilty and paid $150 in fine. Farver was charged with driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor and driving after revocation of his license. He was sentenced to pay $100 fine or serve 30 days on the first charge and $50 fine or 15 days on the second.

ASHTON MAN KILLED WHEN CAR HITS POLE
Two Girls Hurt; 90 MPH Speed Told by Ashton Police
Franklin Grove - (Special) - A 23-year-old Ashton youth won a wild race with a police car early Sunday but lost his life when the car he was driving failed to round a sharp curve east of hear and crashed end over end into a utility pole.

Dead is Carl D. Farver, son and only child of Vorris and Evelyn Messer Farver, Ashton. He died as the result of multiple skull fractures, according to Lee County Coroner Robert Preston.

One of his passengers, Judy Diane Clayton, 14, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Clayton, Rt. 1, Ashton, today is listed as in "fair" condition in Dixon KSB hospital. Her injuries include fractures of the jaw, nose and left leg.

Farver's second passenger, Doris Clayton, 15, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Clayton, Compton, escaped with minor injuries. She and Judy Clayton are cousins.

The car, a 1955 model with only 6,000 miles registered on the speedometer, is owned by John Rhodes, Rochelle. It traveled approximately 370 feet off the highway before stopping almost vertically against the pole.

Chased at 90
The vehicle left skid marks in a shallow ditch, sideswiped a utility pole, then apparently bounced end over end for nearly 100 feet after crossing a plank driveway on the Francis Heckman farm. It also took out a section of wire fence.

Ronald Linscott, Ashton policeman and deputy sheriff, said he chased the car at speeds up to "90 miles an hour" on a gravel road between Ashton and Franklin Grove. He was the first to arrive on the scene.

Linscott said he attempted to stop Farver about 1:30 a.m. when he saw the car emerging from an Ashton alley. He said that Farver sped off when he drove alongside.

The chase took place on a four-mile stretch of gravel road that runs parallel to the Chicago and Northwestern railroad tracks. Linscott added that he was forced to fall a short distance behind the speeding car because of thick dust. Farver apparently lost control of the auto shortly after he drove on to Alt. Rt. 30 near the eastern corporate limits of Franklin Grove.

Two Thrown Out
Deputy Sheriff Don Sachs, who investigated the mishap, said that Farver and Judy Claton were thrown out of the car. Doris clayton reportedly climbed out of the wreck and was walking on the highway when Linscott arrived.

Sachs, Linscott and Robert Latham, Franklin Grove merchant policeman, found several cans of beer in the wrecked auto. Some of the beer had been opened, Sachs said.

The youth reportedly were in Rochelle before being spotted in Ashton. Doris Clayton testified at an inquest held at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Hicks Funeral Home but failed to remember details leading up to the crash.

Preston continued the inquest indefinitely-pending the recovery of Judy Clayton. Farver, a Korean War veteran, became Lee county's 13th traffic fatality of 1955.

Funeral services for Farver will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Cluts Funeral Home, Ashton, with the Rev. William Anderson officiating. Friends may call tonight at the funeral home.

The Ashton American Legion will participate in graveside military services.

Farver was born Feb. 4, 1932 in Ashton. He was graduated from the Ashton high school in 1950. He had been employed as a truck driver at the Dixon Fruit Co, since May 25, 1955.

He is survived by his parents and by his grandmother, Mrs. Nancy Farver, Ashton.

SCHOOL BUS, CAR COLLIDE
A car was damaged but 10 persons escaped injury when the automobile struck the rear of a Traverse City school bus at Bates Friday afternoon.
Grand Traverse sheriff's department said the car driven by Leon Arthur Farver, 29, of Plymouth hit the rear of the bus driven by Walter W Sparks as the school vehicle slowed to make a stop.
Neither Farver and a passenger nor Sparks and seven children on his bus sustained injury, the department said, but Farver was held overnight after being cited for driving under the influence of intoxicants.
The Farver car required wrecker service, the department said, in the accident reported at 5 p.m. The sheriff's department also reported that four vehicles skidded from the pavement on US-31 N. near Traverse Bay Wollen Co. during a five hour period from 4-9 p.m., Friday, as a result of extremely slippery road conditions. No injuries were reported.

 
Ottawa Herald (Kansas)

June 13, 2009

ANNIVERSARIES
60TH ANNIVERSARY
Albert G. and Natalia Faith James, Lane, will celebrate their 60th anniversary with a reception from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. June 20 at the Lane Community Building.

The hosts of the event will be children, Vicki Hoke, and her husband, Robert, George James and his wife, Shelly, John James, and his wife, Lynne, and Robin James.

They have six grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

Albert G. James and the former Natalia Faith Betz were married June 19, 1949, in rural Rantoul.

JOWEST

 
 
 
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