Copyright.  All rights reserved.
http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm

Extractions from the Blakesburg Excelsior Wapello County, IA, Nov 1926. Contributed 
for use in USGenWeb Archives by Martha Richards maseattle@copper.net

Microfilm from State Historical Society of Iowa Blakesburg (Wapello Co, IA) 
Excelsior Newspaper, Jan 1, 1925 (missing issues Aug 6, 13;)  Oct 8, 1925-Dec 25, 1930  


Thurs Nov 4, 1926


--The writer received the announcement of the wedding of Mr. AHRWEILER of 
Unionville to Mrs. Anna McKIM on October 15th in Albia.  They are home to their 
friends on the grooms farm near Unionville.
--Mr. and Mrs. Vard ROSS 84 and 75 years old voted last Tuesday and they neither had 
to wear glasses to make out their ballots.

SOCIETY DREAMS
--At 11:45 Sunday morning October 31, 1926 the marriage of Mr. Norman WAHL of 
Burlington and Miss Eunice LUDWIG of Blakesburg, was solemnized in the M. E. 
Church, Rev. A. F. LUDWIG, father of the bride, officiating.  The bridal party entered the 
church while Miss Mabel SHANK beautifully rendered Lohengrin’s wedding march.  The 
ring ceremony was used.  The bride was beautifully attired in a dress of orchid taffeta and 
net with silver embroidery and carried a shower bouquet of roses.  Those present from a 
distance were:  Mr. and Mrs. Philip WAHL, parents of the groom, Milton WAHL, a 
brother, and Misses Hazel and Hallie WALKER all of Burlington, and Wesley WAHL a 
brother, of Oskaloosa.  Mrs. LUDWIG served a sumptuous dinner to which sixteen guests 
did ample justice.  For the present the happy couple will make their home in Blakesburg 
where Mr. WAHL has employment.  The church was crowded to it’s (sic) capacity to 
witness this beautiful ceremony.  Friends of the bride had artistically decorated the church 
with ferns and chrysanthemums.  We bespeak for the newlyweds a happy and useful life.


LEGAL NOTICES--Abstracts

Notice of the appointment of administrator:
--M. FORSYTHE appointed administrator of estate of R. G. W. Forsythe, deceased, late of 
Wapello Co, IA.  by Ernest R. MITCHELL, Atty, 20 Oct 1926
Notice to redeem from tax sale:
--To Isaac Drake,  Lot 22 Block 35 Eldon sold to L.A. Andrew on Dec 3 1923 for pmt of 1923 taxes
--To Sam STRATE,   W. 9 feet lot 23 Block 28 Eldon, sold to L. A. Andrew on Dec 3 1923 for pmt 
of 1923 taxes


Thurs Nov 11, 1926


--Mr. and Mrs. Charlie LARSON celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary last Sunday.  
A large group of relatives and friends came in at noon and surprised them and a bounteous 
dinner was served.  Mr. and Mrs. LARSON received many beautiful gifts.  A good social 
time was enjoyed by all.

SOCIETY DREAMS
--The marriage of Miss Glee E. NOLAND, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank NOLAND, to 
Joseph L. THOMPSON, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest L. THOMPSON, took place Sunday 
evening at 6:30 o’clock at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. Luther W. 
CHILDS of Ottumwa.  The couple were attended by Miss Corda NOLAND and Walter 
R. BARNES of Chariton.  The bride work a dress of flesh georgette with lace trimmings 
and the bridesmaid wore blue taffeta trimmed in silver.  Joe and Glee have grown up 
among us, are both graduates of our school in the classes of and and are among 
our most popular young folks, furthermore they will continue to live in our midst and 
everybody wished them happiness and prosperity in the new home they will institute as 
they start out on the journey of life together.
--Misses Mildred LARSON and Freda CHIDESTER are planning on taking a course in 
Normal training at Cedar Falls during the winter months.
--Russel BLAKE of Minneapolis has been visiting the home town this week.  "Blakey"
looks hearty and handsome as ever.
--Marion HUNTER and wife and Mrs. Mary TORRENCE attended a family reunion at 
the Elmer PROCTOR home near Ash Grove Sunday.  The reunion was given in honor of 
Elijah OWENS of Arkansas, who was visiting there.  Quite a number of guests were 
present and a most enjoyable time was had.  Mr. OWENS used to reside near Ash Grove 
and will be remembered by many of our older readers.
--Mrs. Mary COFFMAN and daughter, Mrs. Laura LEIGHTON and daughter of Ottumwa and Asa KING
of Hays, Kans., called at A. A. DONAHOO’s Friday.

OFFICERS ELECT
  The following county officers were elected on Nobember 2.  All are repubicans except where
designated:
   Frank SHANE, senator
   W. L. SIMMER, representative
   Fred PROSSER, auditor
   Mason KUSSART, sheriff (D)
   Fred TUCKER, clerk
   Neva ASHTON, recorder
   John DRAKE, coroner (D)
   Edwin MANNING, tresurer
   Ernest MITCHELL, county attorney (D)


Thurs, Nov 25, 1926


CHRISTIANBURG
--Scott JOHNSTON and wife, Orville WARNER and family and Mrs. Minervia BYRUM 
and son Marshall were sunday afternoon visitory at Frank JOHNSTON’s.

ASH GROVE
--James HUFF of Independence, Kansas, is visiting relatives here
--Orval WALKER will preach at the Christian church next Sunday morning and evening.

PLEASANT HOME
--Mr. and Mrs. Russell HARLAN, Miss Bertha DeLUNG and Forest KIRFMAN spent 
Saturday evening in Blakesburg.
  Rev. DeLUNG filled his regular appointment at Sherman Saturday and Sunday.
--Mr. and Mrs. Charles HARLAN were Sunday evening visitors at Walter SCHOECH’s.
--Miss Lula DeLUNG departed for Hedrick for a two weeks stay at the Mrs. Jessie 
McCLUNG home.

FAIRVIEW
--Norman WARD, wife and daughter, Margaret called at the parental home Sunday.

OTHER NEWS
--French WOLFE and wife departed last Wednesday for their Kansas home after a visit 
with relatives here.
--Tom STAFFORD passed away at his home Sunday morning after a long illness
--Edgar SHIELDS, wife and son Donald spent Sunday at Curg McCOY’s.
--Herman JOHNSON and family were recent visitors at the parental SINCOX home.
--Pearl ANDERSON returned from Ki(r?)ksville Mo, where he has visited a month and 
spent Sunday night at McCOY’s.  He departed Monday for San Francisco California.
--John STAFFORD of Des Moines and Martin STAFFORD of Chariton are at the 
parental STAFFORD home called here on account of their father’s death.

LEGAL NOTICE--Abstract
Petition to Divorce:
--Vera CASADY vs Craig CASADY, cruel & inhuman treatment, desertion and  non support.  
To be heard 3 Jan 1927, Ottumwa District Court.