The social news or gossip columns in the old newspapers are always fascinating to read. A special section in the newspaper was devoted to the social media of the day. The whereabouts of local people and events were often featured in these columns. Here are a few from the Marshall News-Messenger on March 24, 1911:

John A. Hunter was a most welcome caller on Thursday. He returned Monday, accompanied by his daughter Mildred, from their winter in California.

At the meeting of the Congregational people on Wednesday evening, it was voted to call to the pastorate Rev. W. A. Bockoven of Wadena, and we understand he will assume his duties May 1st. The reverend gentleman is spoken of very highly by the Wadena people.

George Sparling got in one of the new Regal “30” cars Thursday evening, having driven down from Minneapolis. It is a beautiful car of the foredoor touring style and at the price quoted, should receive considerable attention from buyers. Joe Sullivan drove the car down, accompanied by Mr. Sparling, making the trip in six hours against a cold wind.

Dr. Bacon reports the arrival of baby girls at the homes of Ed. Robinson at Green Valley, and Gustav Baert at Lynd, and reports the mothers and daughters doing nicely.

H.W. Vietmeyer of Sioux City, representing the Du Pont powder interests was a visitor at Delta Lodge of Masons Wednesday evening.

Last Wednesday evening at the Greeley home in Sodus, Mr. Verne Taylor united in matrimony to Miss Hazel Greeley in the presence of about fifty invited guests, Rev. J. E. Bowes performing the ceremony. Mr. William Morgan of Tracy acted as best man and Miss Lillian Cox, a cousin of the bride, from Iowa, was bridesmaid. The newly married couple will immediately move to their farm on the Fayette Grover place, two miles south of Amiret, which Mr. Taylor has just recently purchased.

The photograph featured this week was donated to the Lyon County Museum last year by Joyce Greeley. The photograph shows Hazel Greeley’s father, Solomon, and her brothers on their farm, which was located on the northeast corner of Section 34 in Sodus Township. The Lyon County Historical Society is a non-profit, member-supported organization. For more information on membership, research, volunteering, or the museum’s collection, please contact us at 537-6580 or director@lyoncomuseum.org. Like our page and follow us on Facebook.