100 years ago
AUGUST 25, 1904 — A surprise party was given at the home of Mrs. Mary Williams, in Wilson township, on Wednesday evening, Aug. 17th, on Misses Minta Williams and Clara McHenry, in honor of the latter's 19th birthday. The evening was spent in music and out door games, after which ice cream and cake were served by the hostess and all departed a late hour after having spent a very enjoyable evening. A delicious birthday cake was furnished by Miss Rose VanScoik. Those present were:
Mr. and Mrs. A. VanScoik, Mr. and Mrs. Clem Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Stretcher, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Williams, Messrs Clarence Ewert, Howard Spencer, Erwin Dolmer, Clawsen, W.L. McHenry, Marion, Hansen, Ray VanScoik, Wood Tipton, Joe Ewert, Shirley VanScoik and Ray Spencer, Mesdames John Rogers, S.S. Spencer, Elliott and Sanford, and Misses Anna Spencer, Loretta Spencer, Pearl Williams, Viola VanScoik, Rose VanScoik, Elsie Elliott, Elsie Spencer, Ollie Elliott, Katie Dolmer, Lovinia Dolmer, Mamie Sanford, Gracie Dolmer, Vera Stretcher, Ethel Ewert, Grace VanScoik and Hazel Elliott.
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A very pleasant day was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Razor, three miles southeast of Marion, on August 16, 1904.
About forty relatives gathered at their home to help them celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage. A few of those present were with them at the marriage fifty years ago.
Letters of congratulation and love were received from some who were unable to be with them. Quite a number of beautiful presents were received.
A splendid dinner was served, which we cannot do justice by trying to describe.
After a pleasant afternoon spent in social conversation, their grandson took several photographs of groups of those present. The afternoon closed with a short song and prayer service.
Those present departed for their homes, wishing Mr. and Mrs. Razor many years yet to enjoy each other's presence. All thought it one of the most enjoyable days of their lives.
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We had the great pleasure of witnessing the review of the Kansas National Guard by Governor Bailey at Camp Bailey, near Topeka, last week. Twelve hundred soldiers in uniform, their commanders richly arrayed and mounted on fine steeds, with a small battery with artillery equipment, presented a spectacle quite warlike. The troops looked every inch the soldier, and were highly complimented by General Freeman, a veteran of the Civil War. The Kansas Nation Guard is an organization of which every loyal Kansan may really be proud.
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Sunday evening about eight o'clock Hugo Fritschs' house at Tampa was struck by lightning and was burned completely to the ground. Every piece of contents was entirely demolished. Mr. and Mrs. Fritsch and children were absent at the time and as the weather was very stormy, neighbors were confined therefore not knowing of the fire until it had burnt to the ground. No one was hurt. We have not as yet learned whether the house was covered with insurance of not.
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Ella Gilbert, Eva Alspaugh, Etta Wight, Lydia Lee, Alvin Wight, Willard Tidyman, Edd Loveless and Rishel Gilbert and wife of Lincolnville left Monday night for St. Louis.
Dr. and Mrs. Marner together with their two daughters and Miss Helen Mollohan are at the St. Louis exposition this week.
Loveless and Son received their third car load of watermelons from Oklahoma, Monday. They expect another car load the first of next week.
Mr. M. Chilson has resigned as carrier on route No. 2, and gone into partnership with Clem Cherington in the feed business. A.P. Leavitt has been appointed as carrier in Mr. Chilson's place.
The Baptist Sunday School had a delightful day, last Tuesday, for their picnic, which was held in Fischer's park, north of Marion. They also had a delightful time.
A package has been left at this office containing a sunbonnet and straw hat. The loser can get it by calling at this office.
Everybody in Marion County who possibly can should come to Marion next Thursday. It is going to be a memorable day in the history of the county.
We would suggest to the farmers who expect to come to the big meeting on the first, that if they would whisper to their wives when they go to fill their baskets for dinner to just put in a little more and invite some of the visitors to take dinner with them. Marion would appreciate these little favors, and we are sure you would enjoy helping in this way.
(Copied by Joan Meyer from the 1904 microfilm files of the Marion Record.)
