Adams County Free Press from Corning, Iowa • Page 6

Co. Free Press, Corning, la. Thursday, February 26, 1918 Obituaries Obituaries CATHERN MERCER HARTMAN. February 9, 1018, at her home Sm Denver. Cotarado, occurred the death of Cathern Mercer Hartman.

She born November 7, 1887, the daughter was Dr. J. T. and Sarah J. Mercer.

in Mercer Township, Adams county. The township had been so named the Adams County Supervisors some five years previous. The Mercer home for fifty years was always open for the pioneers of those days, and Kute, as she was usually called, gave musical cheer to the many who always stopped. In 1893, with her husband, WilHam Brown, the. pioneered Into County, North Dakota, where Cathern, with her musical ability, was leader ins the Church and W.

C. T. U. In 1905 they pioneered into Oklahoma and then Into New Mexico, and ten years! later moved to Pueblo, Colorado, where she transferred letter to the Presbyterian church, Rebekah Lodge ani Order at Eastern Star. Iler maturing Family and love for music filled her life to the utmost for Lwenty years.

Mr. Brown passing' on. she some years later Albert Hartman, who lived but 3 few moved to Denver, later marrying: years. On the evening of February 9, she quietly slipped Into the beyond: bet daughters, Mrs. Faye K.

Henderson of Denver, and Mrs, Oletna Fuster of San Francisco, were her side. Another daughter, Airs. Evelyn Rumpus of San Francisco, and her tR'O sons, Carroll T. Brown of Littleton, Colorado, and Vernon M. Brown of Oak-: land.

California, had been with their mother a short time before. Another daughter. Lillian Sarah Brown, died at the age of one year. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. Lillian Mathias of Ranfer.

and a brother, Carlton Mer-, cer of Corning. seven grandchildren. four great grandchildren and a hast of friends. were from the Hofmann Mortuary and her body was laid to rest In Fairmont Cemetery In Denver. EDWIN T.

SHEPPARD Edwin T. Sheppard, 76, of 817 West Mountain avenue. Ft. Collins. former Colorado A.

college in-; structor end more. recently mathematics teacher at Timnath High school died early Saturday, Feb. 14. 1918. at the county hospital.

He had been 2 Fort Collins resident for 23 years, viously he resided at Timnath and Rist censon. Mr. Sheppard was born In Des: Moines county, Iowa. Feb. 1372, and came with his family to Adains county.

Iowa, where the father had purchased a farm in 1869, in Lincoln The family moved to Corning, Iowa. in Township. 1889 when the father. E. H.

Sheppard. was elected to auditor cf Adams County. NOTICE In addition to our present line of business we are adding body work and all kinds of paint jobs. We have two specialized work-! men starting March 1. Your business will be appreciated.

Campbell Tindall Garage After finishing in the local school of Corning, he went to- Simpson College, Indianolo, Iowa, and later to Iowa, State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, I Iowa, studied where in he Chicago graduated. Later where he) University he received his Masters degree. spent his early life as superin-! tendent public schools in communHies in northwestern Iowa. He taught mathematics and education at the college at Ft. Collins from 1925 to 1927.1 He retired from teaching last spring.

after having taught five years at 'Timnach. wife died July 4. 1912. Mr. Sheppard was married to Rena David5011 of Denver July 10, 1943, and she survives him.

He was a member of the Methodist church. Besides his widow. survivors are three children. Mrs. J.

C. Greer of Ft. Colllus. Mrs. O.

E. Woodrum of Bert- I houd, and Elwood Sheppard, who is hospitalized at Kansas Cliy, brother, of the Rev. R. Burton pastor St. Paul's Methodist nt Stevens Point.

and three sis! ters, Miss Sara Sheppard of Corning, lown; Mrs. Nellie Wycol! of Indianola, Iowa, and Mrs. R. M. Smith of Murray, Towa.

Six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral was conducted by the Rev. Henry L. Weiss at the BlytheHollowell mortuary at 2:30 p. m.

Tuesday, Feb. 17. Burial was at Grandview cemetery. Rural School Notes Lincoln No. 7 The Robert D.

Blue for Iowa club met schoolhouse on Friday. with Feb. the 13, president 1948, at in the chair. After the business meeting the tertainment committee took over. Poems were told about Lincoln and Washington.

Fruit salad and cake were served by Janice Ritnour and Lenora Gebble. Before valentines were passed by Dale Jacobs and Russell Ritnour. Reporter. Lenora Gebble; Teacher, Misa Dixon. Prescatt No.

3 The Samuel J. Kirkwood Citizenship of Prescott No. 3 met February 13, 1948. The meeting was called to order by the president Carolyn Murdock. Everyone answered Roll Call telling their favorite sport In the winter.

We elected Darwin Bissell for our Secretary. for the rest of the year. Wayne Walford was elected reporter and Earl! Russell, treasurer. Adjournment of business meeting was made and sec-1 onded. The program for the day was playing valentine games and reading valentine stories.

We opened our valentine box and everyone was very happy to receive so many Our meeting and party was closed by being served some very nice refreshments by Darwin and Donna Bissell. Our school has only 7. pupils now. Norma, Billy and Glen Farris moved to Corning. Teddy, Connie and Betty Kinne moved to Carl township.

We spent 30 minutes on Lincoln's pirthday, reading stories, drawing and coloring pictures of Carolyn Murdock and Earl Russell our 7th graders are on section 11, unit 4 In History. We are all studying for the spelling contest. Reporter, Wayne Walford; Teacher, Evalyn Crill. Washington No. 7 The Washington No.

7 P. T. A. observed Founders Day, Feb. 20, with the president.

Mrs. Chas. Homan presiding. Mrs. Paul Winkler was in charge of the following program.

Brief history the 17 years the local school has been member of the or- ganization; Forward March. P. T. A. Cornerstones with a lovely 3 tier birthday cake containing 51 candles: Poem "Honoring the Song.

Tribute: The candles were extinguished by the children present. The offering was $3.75. Recreation was followed by lunch of ice cream cake. The March meeting on Atomic Energy vill be under the direction of Mr. and Mrs.

Hylton Roberts. Jasper No. 4 The Suckor club was called to order Februar; 13, 1918 by the prest- 3 To Meet All Needs Suitably To serve each family in accordance with its requirements, the funeral director must be understanding and considerate and he must hare available merchandise in such variety that the financial requirements of all may be PHONE suitably met. 156 BOYD ROLAND CO. FUNERAL HOME NODAWAY AND SEVENTH STS.

CORNING. 10 WA dent, Allce Rae Thomas. The minutes of the last meeting were read for approval and correction by the Secretary Betty Jean Boelling, A very nice program followed of a patriotic nature interspersed with readings and poems abou: St. Valentine's Day. After the program a folly good time was had with the Valentine box with Valentines for everyone.

Three little guests were present, Connie Kaye Septer, Gerald Lynam and Stephen Milliken. Delicious refreshments were served by Alice Rae and Carolyn Thomas, winning contestant. Mri. Helvie and after which the meeting was adjourned. Mrs.

Norcross -Reporter, Barbara Boelling. Otis Westphal, acted Teacher; as judges. Alice Mrs. Boswell, Reporter. Washington No.

5 school The P. house T. A. meeting was held at the William Schneiter, veteran of World on, Friday evening. Feb-' War of Monticello, has an usual ruary 20.

A pot luck supper was en-. hobby making electric lampe and Joyed with Mrs. Theresa Boswell act-; wooden articles. A heart condition ing as the committee. After the supper makes him unable to walk and he Mrs.

games Glee were enjoyed by the group with spends his time "making Helvie, Mrs. Ruby Lee act-, hobby started when he was things." attempting The ing as committee members. I to repair an old electric light fixture, The same day the spelling contest, This gave him held the ides and he har was with Preda Kingery being since made over, 100 lamps. "Not Just a Hardware Store, But a Place To Shop" Telephone 146- -Corning, Iowa Free Press Want Ads Brings Results. Try Them! BUY AT You Get The Best Houseurives Say- And You SAVE CLINTON SUNPAC Dark Sunshine Krispy Light or White Syrup In Heavy Syrup CRACKERS CHERRIES Lb.

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