Council Is Organized In Town Meeting
At the regular town council meeting the old government adjourned and the new took possession. Jas L Taylor was elected clerk for two years. P V Palmer was appointed marshal and street commissioner by Mayor Goodrich with salaries of 25 dollars monthly for street work and 12 dollars for marshal. A committee including Alva Humeston Culmsee and Arnold will confer with Humphrey to secure water for fire protection. Committees named: Finance Culmsee Buck Arnold. Streets Arnold Culmsee Buck. Sewers Bott Hutchinson Humeston. Cemetery Buck Hutchinson Humeston. Lights Humeston Culmsee Bott. Fire Hutchinson Humeston Bott. The lamplighter position undecided. Next meeting is Monday evening for board of equalization.
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Jas. L. Taylor
P. V. Palmer
Goodrich
Alva Humeston
Culmsee
Arnold
Ten Days Away Easter Date For This Year
Easter will fall on April 19 this year making spring arrive late by superstition. The date is set as the first Sunday after the full moon on or after March 21, with the full moon occurring April 16 this year.
Ideal Spring Weather Across a Cold Interlude
The week’s chill, though disagreeable, is praised by weather wise as ideal for this season. Recent rains improved ground for plowing and slowed leaf and fruit bud development to avoid early frost damage. Reflecting on last year’s March warmth and April frosts, the piece urges appreciation, noting spring approaches and housecleaning and garden planning soon begin.
Pointed Paragraphs From a Chicago News
The passage contains aphorisms about money power appearance and forgiveness with sharp social commentary. It notes small men stinginess and the value of a girl's fortune tied to marrying a millionaire while mocking those who boast explain or pretend. It ends with a wry line about finding silver linings in others misfortune.
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Chicago News
Homesteaders Entertain at Clever Homestead No 15
A literary program and lunch were held in the Masonic hall last Friday by Clever Homestead No 15 with about ninety members and visitors attending. Music was by Miller and Nunn, featuring recitations by Frank Gibbs Herman Robenhouse Zela Ables Lola Havyner Chas Ables Guy Warren Grace Gibbs Lavera Clever and others. The Lady of Entertainment thanks all who aided the program and lunch.
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Clever Homestead No. 15
Masonic Hall
Mesers Miller and Nunn
Homestead
Eee Lavera
Clever
Frank Gibbs
Herman Robenhouse
Zela Ables
Lola Havyner
Chas
Ables
Guy Warren
Grace Gibbs (Selig
Ghwle
Chas. Ables
Residence Damaged by Fire on Front Street
Fire department responded Thursday noon to the A. Rinkler home on Front Street as the roof caught fire. The blaze was doused with buckets of water before heavy damage occurred. The fire’s origin is unknown.
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A. Rinkler
Front Street
Don
Citizens Thank Humeston Fire Department Neighbors
To the citizens of Humeston to the fire department and especially to neighbors whose timely assistance saved our home from destruction by fire. Mr. axe Mrs. A. Rincrer.
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Humeston
Fire Department
Axe
A. Rincrer
Building Contract Let For Humeston Bank
The Humeston State Bank building contract is awarded to Alex Mardis of Corydon. If weather allows, the new structure will be completed in six weeks. Teardown of the old building began Monday. Large crowds of women attended Miss Adda Frye's millinery opening last Thursday through Saturday. The showing featured elaborate styles and pink and white carnations given to purchasers on the opening day.
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Humeston State Bank
Alex Mardis
Corydon
McCulloch Block Rebuilding Proposals Under Review
Dr. McCulloch considers two to three building plans for the McCulloch block corner with ruins being cleared and construction to begin as soon as cleanup is finished.
Hutchinson and Son Rug Sale Draws Crowds
Hutchinson and Son's rug sale and Richard Kyner and Co's housecleaning sale have attracted large crowds since last Friday. Extra good values are offered and the sales promise big savings. The events continue through Saturday night.
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Hutchinson & Son
Richard Kyner & Co
Trackmen Organize Local Lodge in City
Last Sunday trackmen of the Q system met in the Masonic hall and formed a local lodge of the National Union of Railroad Trackmen. Officers elected were Grant Marsh as President J F Benda as Secretary and J W Melaney as Treasurer All trackmen are invited to meet again Sunday April 12.
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Q. System
Masonic Hall
National Union of Railroad Trackmen
Grant Marsh
J. F. Benda
J. W. Melaney
Mines Shut Down in Lucas County Indefinitely
The Lucas county bituminous coal mines halted operations Tuesday night for an indefinite period while wage disputes between operators and miners are settled. Miners favored continuing work pending a settlement, but operators preferred a shutdown. The Patriot notes the closure may last about thirty days.
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Lucas County
Chariton Patriot
Chariton Fire Devastates Businesses and Losses Suehen
A $30,000 Chariton fire broke out Friday morning in the rear of George Scott & Son meat market, spreading to two west buildings. The Hellingson & Larner place suffered about $6,000 in damage with insurance. Scott’s market $1,300 to $2,000 insured. Mrs. Gorman’s upstairs goods destroyed. J. A. Brown site about $2,000 insured. Steinbach downstairs damaged no insurance. Coffman Bowen Bigham office upstairs damaged with no coverage. High school baseball opened season at Van Wert, winning 6 to 3 as Ulm pitched strong. The column closes with an extended hymn to a punctual wife’s virtues.
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Chariton
George Scott & Son
Hellingson & Larner
Press
Steinbach
Coffman, Bowen «& Bigham
Lamoni Approves Waterworks Bond Issue
Lamoni voters approve a $25,000 waterworks bond plan at the town election held on March 30. The proposition passed 563 to 119, authorizing a system to improve the town water supply. Congratulations to Lamoni on the enterprise.
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Lamoni
Circus Drops Freaks For Vaudeville Show
One of the country's largest circuses announces that its side show will no longer feature freaks. The decision, driven by financial reasons, shifts emphasis to vaudeville entertainment and eliminates the display of abnormal creatures once showcased in the smaller tent.
New Dress Making Parlors In Early Town
Mia D R Kunkel and Mrs J C Jareal engage in dress making in rooms just north of H Bolon’s restaurant, reporting new business activity in the area.
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Mia
D. R. Kunkel
Death of J. W. Dailey in Ottumwa
James W. Dailey, longtime Humeston resident, died at his daughter Mrs. P. F. A. Pearson’s Ottumwa home last Monday at age 74. Found dead in bed from probable heart trouble. Funeral at Humeston M. E. Church today at 2 PM, burial in Humeston cemetery. Editorial urges Humeston to attract micro factories and new industries to boost growth.
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James W. Dailey
Humeston
PF. A. Pearson
Ottumwa
Dailey
M. E
Spokane Clearing-up Day Inspires Nationwide Spring Cleaning Effort
Spokane plans a citywide Arbor Day revival turned spring cleaning day with volunteers totaling 46 000 to 145 000, led by a civil engineer and five hundred teams. Bonfires will burn debris under firemen supervision as business and church groups join in. Also notes improvements at Stanton Opera House by Oscar Walters and manager Hobden.
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Spokane
Washington State
United States
Cvil
WW. Hobden
Stanton Opera House
Oscar Walters
W. W
Twenty Years Ago In The New Era Items
Twenty years ago this week residents reported illnesses visits and travel from Cambrian Ohio Shenandoah and Humeston. Easter services were held while town officials appointed Homer Stone marshal and Wm Meeker park commissioner. The era notes a coal prospecting firm plan and a missionary concert at the M E church. A fatal shooting near Mount Ayr claimed Miss Hattie Barchus. a normal school effort formed with O P Roche as president and Robert Middlebrook contracted to build the site opposite the town house.
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Fred Bishop
Homer Stone
William McHenry
H. T. Morford
McElhany Bros
F Qur
Hattie Barchus
D. P. Northrup
Mount Ayr
Frank Barchus
Humeston
Overa House
O. P. Roche
Seretors
ML OW. Homeston
Hasbrouck
Poston
FD. Washraehk
J. F. Stoops
Tos
Saith
S P. Newcomb
WH. Henderson
Robert Middlebrook
Town House
March Tax Collections Reach High in Humeston Trade
March tax collections in Humeston, Wayne County, show record gains as trading activity rises. Officials note the March total of eighty three thousand six hundred dollars marks the largest figure in local history, signaling strong economic momentum for the period.
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March
Humeston
Point
Wayne County
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T. N. True
C. Ross
Leroy
Rev. Simpson
Ohio
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Derby
Ton Dugan
Shenandoah
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T Leon
Neal Niday
Wm. Meeker
George Gardner
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Wayne County Teachers’ Association
Allerton
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