Letter from Oregon sketches at Junction City in 1908
J E Garpxer writes from Junction City Oregon April 14 1908 describing a pleasant trip from Tessesion arriving March 21 noting town of 900 people a Southern Pacific freight division and oil tanks. He details local timber shipments and lumber gauges a large potato anecdote pears and apples from visitors deer hunting with a Methodist minister and a timber measurement machine. He remarks on the Willamette Valley climate and fruit farming and the Cascade and Coast Range views near town.
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Eviror
Tessesion
Southern Pacific
California
Junction City
Portland
Willamette Valley
Cascades
Coast Range
Mary's Peak
Mt. Jefferson
Cascade Range
Three Sisters
United States
Good Lord
Pennsylvania
Brownville
George MecCart
J. E. Garpxer
Oregon
Cantata at Methodist church pleases large audience
The cantata The Gates Amr was performed at the Methodist church, drawing a large crowd and earning high praise. Easter Sunday school collections topped forty dollars with Rev. Ross' class leading at eight dollars, and overall church benevolences surpassed two hundred dollars. A. G. Dotts of Wright township announces candidacy for Wayne County Auditor in June primary, praised for farming success, local ties, and Republican support.
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Methodist
Ross
A.G. Dotts
Wright Township
Wayne County
Perfect Easter Enjoyed in Humeston Churches
Easter Sunday brought large Congregational Methodist and Christian churchgoers to morning services with strong sermons and refined choirs. In the evening Methodist and Christian churches presented cantatas as villagers savored perfect weather and festive spirit.
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Humeston
A Good Investment in Water Works and Crops
The piece argues Chariton's 40,000 water works paid for itself after a recent fire, urging Humeston to pursue a similar system. It notes reports from Glenwood and other apple centers predicting an excellent apple crop this year, with fruit in abundant supply after last year's shortage.
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Chariton
Humeston
Glenwood
Wright Leases Lineville News to Warley
H C Wright the Lineville News manager now leases the paper to Albert Warley of Pueblo replacing Walter Nightengale who retires from Wright and Nightengale The new manager brings newspaper experience and The New Era wishes him success.
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H.C. Wright
Pueblo
Lineville News
Albert Warley
Warley
Walter Nightengale
Wright
District Convention Republicans Meet in Humeston
The Odd Fellows district convention will be held in Humeston next Monday with an anniversary program and degree work by county lodges. Five hundred attendees possible if weather cooperates. Also notes a June 2 primary and filing rules for county and township offices. Carnegie gift boosts Central College after meeting conditions. Republican ticket for Richman township nominated for June primary and delegates named for county convention.
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Wayne County
Odd Fellows
Richman Township
Union District
Odd Pellows
Warpe Counts
Humeston
Jpeak
Conception
Prof. Heskett
R. L. Bott
Jane
W. T. Sinclair
Humeston Orchestra
J. T. Riggle
J. N. McCoy
Geo. McCallord
B.E. Dotts
D. M. Breuner
Odd Fellowship
J. C. Meare, Jr
Sewal Lodge
Muir
B Allison Announces Candidacy for Wayne County Sheriff
B Allison of Corydon township announces his bid for Wayne County Sheriff subject to Republican primary on June 2. A respected farmer and businessman, he recently moved from the farm to Corydon and is described as honest and upright with many local friends and supporters.
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B. Allison
Corydon Township
Wayne County
Allison
Corydon
Orange Week in Iowa Opens at Smith & Son's
Orange Week in Iowa promotes citrus sales with Humeston shoppers urged to visit Smith & Son's store for the best tasting and healthiest oranges available in the area. Local emphasis on quality and value.
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Iowa
Humeston
Smith & Son’s
Chariton Has Burglary In Herald Shop
A bold burglary struck August Lindquist’s tailor shop in Chariton’s Herald Building on Tuesday night. Thieves smashed a north window and stole suits and repair items, with authorities capturing two teenage suspects, William Shepherd and Harry Price, in Lucas and near May Church. Bond set at 1000 each. trials slated for May 4 with possible judge transfer.
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Herald
Chariton
Aquare
August Lindquist
Cusioia
Sherif Gittinger
Lucas
May Church
Justice Storie
Win
Shepherd
Harry Price
Gittinger
Albia
Andersen
Charley Shelton
Barler
Lindquist
Fasting Story and Easter Services Highlight Congregation
D H Elmore of Los Angeles a brother of Mic Ju Maude Elmore Corydon fasted forty three days and resumed eating with health gain, walked seven miles in the fast. Easter services at Congregational church attracted a full house, with music strong and a sermon on The Easter Hope linking resurrection evolution and human progress. Rev Putnam spoke per usual, joined by Rev E S McClure, as evening services shifted to eight o'clock.
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D. H. Elmore
Los Angeles
California
Mic Ju
Maude Elmore
Corydon
Mr. Elmore
Congregational Church
Weathered town notes and local events from Hispston area
Twenty years ago the town reported windy weather and varied activity. Notables included Harry Halleman and Rev. Simpson visiting Des Moines, D. M. Phelps opening a Huneston store, and Miss Hallie Stultz visiting Lewisburg. Farm work and garden making continued as oaths of progress. The Central Hotel started a depot bus, a concert by Humeston Band was set, and Helping Hand society formed by church ladies. Short-Horn cattle sale planned by John W Wood.
School Board Permits Cap and Gown for Graduation
Marshalltown school board earns praise for allowing the graduating class to wear regulation cap and gown. The plan eliminates costly formal attire, aligning with common practice at colleges and many schools nationwide.
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Marshalltown
Bank to Be Better Than Ever After Corydon Fire
Humeston State Bank directors Wessr Bo King president H Moore and Jol McKibben visited Corydon banks after a fire destroyed their furniture. Officials plan immediate rebuilding with new furniture vault enlargement and superior fixtures across all locations.
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Wessr
Bo King
H Moore
Jol McKibben
Humeston State Bank
Corydon
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Cambria
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Sir Dotte
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Mr. Dotts
Roosevelt
Dotts
Central Committee
Chariton Patriot
Central College
Pella Chronicle
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
J. M. Clever
Rutledge
Bert McCulloch
Dave Bout
H. T. Merford
M.A. Clever
T. K. Young
Compitteeman
D. P. Goodrich
Chasen
L. M. Stanton
W. T. Melvin
Jas. L. Berry
W. J. Wood
S. H. Moore
W. H. Helt
J. M
Union District Convention
Odd Fellows Lodges of
Wayne Co
Harry Halleman
P. Newcomb
Rev. Simpson
Des Moines
Sydebotham
Derhn
D. M. Phelps
Huneston
Hallie Stultz
Lewisburg
R.C. Poston
Mount Ayr
Jai
Berry
Haldeman
Leon
Mayfield Smith
Hattie Belvel
H. H. Brown
Ethel
T. E. Lee
N. Caldwell
Lesisburg
Teft
Nebraska
Sadie Ford
The
Young Ladies of the Christian Church
Helping Hand
M_. E. church
John W. Wood
Woodburn
H. T. Morford
Wells Bros
James Newcomb
Fairfield
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