Humeston Fire Trio Prompt Public Notice and Local News
Fire strikes Humeston three times in fourteen days with the March 28 blaze followed by minor damage to A Rinkler on April 2 and a small blaze at Lee Smith’s home last Friday. Residents commend the fire department and neighbors who helped save the home. Also reported are the formation of Humeston local 457 of the National Union of Railway Trackmen with officers listed, charcoal mine closures at Cleveland looming, and an auction sale at Farr and Co drug store offering paints and household goods.
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Huneston
A. Rinkler
Lee Smith
Fire Department
Lee Suit Haxp
National Union of Railway Trackmen
Centerville and St. Joseph
City Hall
Humeston
L. L. Smith
Thos. Sullivan
Corydon
John Benda
Cambria
J. W. Melaney
George Gibbs
Farr & Co’s
Seymour
W. L. Evans
I. O.O
Mr. Evans
Kansas
W.L. Evary
Odd
Town
Olathe
Pointe
Gardner's pet ticoat sale corrects walking skirts error
A display ad misprint switched underskirts to walking skirts. The correction notes the sale runs today for ten days with best style petticoats offered at prices far below usual.
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Gardner
James William Dailey obituary notes homeland and faith
James William Dailey born December 5, 1833 in Muskingum county Ohio near Zanesville died April 6 1905 at his daughter Mrs F A Pearson’s Ottumwa Iowa after his wife’s 1902 death. He married Cecelia Jane Lacey March 10 1859 in Muskingum moved to Ohio then Humeston Iowa in 1865. Survived by six children five daughters one son, daughter died in infancy. siblings in Ohio and Illinois. Funeral held Humeston with M E church services. Family thanks neighbors, friends, singers, and G A R Post.
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James William Dailey
Muskingum County
Ohio
Zanesville
F. A. Pearson
Ottumwa
Iowa
Inm
Muskingutm County
Cecelia Jane Lacey
Hocking County
Humeston
T. A. Dailey
Corydon
Mary Taylor
Des Moines
Addie Davis
Dora Bacon
Susie Pearson
S. H. Dailey
Martha
Taylor
Tin Illinois
M.E. Church
M. E
Drags Supplant Wagons Rise in Local Transport
The Mount Pleasant Journal notes farmers increasingly use road drags to town, replacing wagons. It suggests canopy topped, cushion seated drags will soon dominate local travel, marking a shift in rural transport practices.
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Mount Pleasant
Resolutions of Respect for Comrade Dailey
Warne Post No 1237 G A R records a death with honors noting Comrade James W Dailey served faithfully as a member and support to family and community. Post charter to be draped for thirty days, minutes to reflect the resolutions and copies sent to family and New Era. Signed by D P Goopmen W A Beer and H Hickson.
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Warne
D. P. Goopmen
W. A. Beer
H. Hickson
New School Houses Carry Propositions In Clay Township
In Clay township a special school election last Friday approved two propositions to fund new buildings. District No. 5 Maple Grove will gain a school house from the existing fund by 24 votes to 11, while District No. 4 Fairview will receive a new building funded by a 500 tax measure by 23 votes to 12. The report also notes government crop data, with winter conditions strong and wheat supplies poised for a big year amid high prices and global demand.
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Clay Township
Maple Grove
Fairview
Washington
United States
Russia
Argentine Republic
Why Not Own a Home Humestom Offers Easy Purchase
The piece promotes affordable home ownership in Humestom, noting inexpensive building lots and materials, available contractors, and community support for those with honest effort. It emphasizes that owning a home is within reach regardless of salary or means and that local people will help within reasonable bounds.
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Humestom
Chosen Health Officer Chosen for Present Year
The Minburn Criterion notes Dr. James Hinchliff selected as health officer for the current year. Hinchliff, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Hinchliff, receives warm congratulations from many townspeople who believe he is a strong choice for the role.
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Minburn
James Hinchliff
Hinchliff
J. T. Hinchlif
Lucas County Issues Bonds for Warrants
Lucas county supervisors issued 15 000 dollars in bonds at 4 1 2 percent payable in six seven and eight years to retire warrants up to April 1. Purchaser was George M Bechtal Co Davenport. Crisis followed by bank failure losses prompting the issuance. White and Davidson wed in Corydon at the Palace Hotel with Rev McMann officiating.
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Board of Supervisors
Lucas County
George M. Bechtal & Co
Davenport
First National Bank
Edgar White
Eva Davidson
Humeston
Corydon
Palace Hotel
McMann
The
Baptist Church
Fire Department Plans Benefit Entertainment
At Friday night’s fires department meeting Chef Barker named Dr Culmsee Jas L Taylor and Oscar Smith to organize an entertainment for the fire department fund. No concrete plan announced. Humeston merchants report strong spring business.
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Fires Department
Barker
Dr. Culmsee
Jas. L. Taylor
Oscar Smith
Easter Services at M E Church Next Sunday
Easter morning preacher at 11 at the M E Church with special music. Evening program features a cantata The Gates Ajar performed by the Sunday school. Public invited to all services.
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M. E
Collecting Subscriptions Case at Creston Iowa
A jury verdict favored the Creston Times in a Creston Iowa case where Julius Doolittle claimed he never subscribed but read the paper. The judge awarded the Times the full claim plus interest and costs, underscoring that taking and using a newspaper incurs payment liability.
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Creston
Iowa
Julius Doolittle
Creston Times
Centerville
Citizen
Moser reports successful Illinois horse sale and visit
George Moser returned Tuesday from Illinois where he accompanied a carload of horses. He held a large sale at San Jose last Saturday with good results. He enjoyed time with friend James Grimsley near Green View. Wheat prospects in Illinois look fine though ground remains too wet to plow.
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George Moser
Illinois
San Jose
Moser
James Grimsley
Green View
Twenty Years Ago items from The New Era this week
News from two decades past notes farmers sowing oats in town, Chicago business trips, a carload of horses shipped to Pittsburg, visits to Des Moines Council Bluffs and Kansas, births, teaching, and church society gatherings. It records sickness, fire news on a Fairfield store, coal depth prospects, a 74 year old death, and a leg injury from a scuffle near Newcomb's store.
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B. Bill
Pittsburg
Simpson
Des Moines
James Finney
Council Bhuffs
Alexander's Grand Piano Sale This Week
Alexander presents a grand piano sale starting next Tuesday and continuing through the week. A special salesman from Cable Nelson Co will be on site all week. Pianos offered at specially attractive prices, and a look costs nothing.
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Alexander
Cable Nelson Co
Hartford Insurance settles with Bert McCulloch firm
Tr Cuimsee reports Hartford Insurance Co represented by Bert McCulloch settled a claim at once without questions and paid the full amount. The doctor expresses pleasure with the courtesy shown by the company’s adjuster.
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Tr. Cuimsee
Hartford Insurance Co
Bert McCulloch
Rinard Leaves Moser Bros for Swift & Co Traveling Salesman
Ed Rinard resigns from Moser Bros to accept a traveling salesman post with Swift & Co in Omaha. He departed Friday evening to begin his new duties.
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Ed. Rinard
Moser Bros
Swift & Co
Omaha
Mr. Rinard
Corydon Wins Field Meet Against Allerton
Corydon triumphed in a field meet held last Saturday at the former venue, defeating Allerton by a score of 823 to 39. The daytime event showcased strong performances across multiple events and highlighted Corydon's dominance in the meet.
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Corydon Ison
Allerton
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