MRS. CORA G. LEWIS

from History of Kansas Newspapers (1916)

CORA GILBERT LEWIS was born in Cameron, Mo., June 29, 1866; daughter of Horace W. and Trescinda (Wren) Gilbert. Educated in public schools of Missouri. Married April 26, 1888, to James Millon Lewis. Children: Loraine, Gilbert, MacArthur, Kelton E. With husband in newspaper work, as associate editor of Kinsley Graphic. Member and for two years president Kansas Woman's Press Association; president Women's Kansas Day Club; president seventh district of Federated Clubs; member visiting board for state charitable institutions (under Governor Hoch). Clubs: State Historical Society; life member Kansas Federation Women's Clubs (was president two years). Episcopalian. Favors woman suffrage; helped in campaign as a speaker in September and October, 1912.

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