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Newspaper
Humeston New Era
Location
Humeston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1906
Page
4
New Era announces candidates for local offices
On Wednesday August 1 the New Era lists candidates for local posts subject to party conventions. Names include W P Allred for Clerk Richman Township seeks centric schools, J H Richman for County Superintendent, A Logan for County Superintendent, Frank Ockerman for County Treasurer Clinton Township, and others pending Republican county conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tum Richman Township
Peenter
Centei
Nomnanns
Jackson Township
Renouna Racing Comention
Obs
A. Logan
Clinton Township
Repubcan
Land Comenten
Frank Ockerman
Local notes from Corydon and surrounding towns
In Corydon Monday Dr Otto Culmsee and others were seen visiting relatives while illnesses and improvements were noted. Fire at Tingley destroyed Whistler's store and the Vindicator printing office with a heavy loss. Bank examiner S G Moore of Cambria was appointed by Governor Cummins. Richland township Democrats met in convention selecting delegates for Corydon. Community reports include visitors, home repairs, and social gatherings at various households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Brown
Corydon
Jerry Cornett
Culmsee
Helen Fletcher
Alberim
Mida Bradley
Leon
Mary Ford
Blanche Richard
James Lynch
Tingley
Whistler’s
Vindicator
S. G. Moore
Cambria
Cummins
Moore
Bia
A Badly Mixed Law on County Supervisor Terms
The Leon Reporter notes the last session enacted a three year term with two year elections causing confusion for counties of different board sizes. The compromise aimed to stagger terms but leaves questions on applicability, election timing, and office start dates across the state. Attorneys report varied interpretations and some counties struggle to apply the new rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Cuowrtright
Shalf
House
Senate
Boards of Supervisors
Newary
Eas
Leon
A Sad Accident Report From Humeston
A report lists names including Mart Darrah N Kipper Ed Williams J T Hinch and others connected to a smash up south Humeston. The entry notes it was a sad affair with remarks of communication from residents and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mart Darrah
N. Kipper
Ed. Williams
J.T. Hinch
J. E. Doze
George Moser
Mr. Enstor
R. Wells
George McKinley
Alva
South Humeston
L. Scheeter
A. J. Black
R. &. Arnold
John Richman
Frank Kyner
Hillyard Family Plans Move to Kansas Real Estate Field
Mrs. J. L. Hillyard and her daughter from Corydon visited Mrs. Anna Garton and will soon relocate to Kansas where Mr. Hillyard will enter the real estate business. The family plans to establish a new home there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Hillyard
Corydon
Anna Garton
Kansas
No More Band Concerts in Humeston
An unsigned letter from two Humeston residents complains that local business leaders refuse to fund weekly band concerts. The note claims collective support fell from about $12 to roughly 29 dollars weekly as some businesses stopped funding after no Saturday performances. The writers urge fair share from all, noting concert costs and band members’ unpaid service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hameston
Hunton
Humeston
Shattered nerves and strict fines urged to curb night driving
A letter from Pleasant View discusses the danger of reckless night riding and suggests a $50 fine plus iron bars as a deterrent. The writer cites neural harm from accidents, warns against lenient judgments for offenders, and recalls a similar near-miss. Local names and social notes follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Corydon
Cambria News Sunday school convention well attended
The Cambria township Sunday school convention held at the Baptist church Sunday was well attended and a success in every way. Miss Mamie Duncan returned to Allerton Monday after a week with Mr. and Mrs. L. Hutchinson. Mrs. Lesta Casebolt and her young son of Spokane visit Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Farris. Arch Miller and son Gerald of Humeston spent Sunday at John Moore's. Mrs. Binford of Humeston visited Cambria over Sunday. Mrs. Brant of Chariton and Mrs. Saffin of Brooklyn, NY, visited Mr. and Mrs. A. Barnett over Sunday. Otis Morris and Miss Pollard of Derby visited C. W. Morris Sunday. Pang family and E. Hutchinsons' family spent Sunday at L. Hutchinson's. Arch Irwin and family of Weldon visited G. Evans recently. Fred Miller of Humeston was also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Mamie Duncan
Allerton
and Airs. L. Hutchinson
Arch Miller
Brant
Chariton
Saffin
Brooklyn
New York
A. Barnett
Otis Morris
Miss Pollard
Derby
C. W. Morris
Pang
E. Hutchinson
L. Hutchinson's
Arch Irwin
Weldon
G. Evans
Local Social Guests Share Sunday Meals
In Cambria, Mr and Mrs Bigham were at Dave Millerss Sunday. Mr and Mrs George Kirby and family, and Miss Riggle of Humes ton, were guests of Mr and Mrs W A Rush Sunday.
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Mrs. Bigham
Dave Millerss
George Kirby
Miss Riggle
Humeston
W. A. Rush
Persimmons and Pension Tales From Civil War Era
A collection of Civil War era vignettes notes General Heth and his men eating green persimmons to “draw up” their stomachs for rations, Leopold Charrier the first Civil War wounds pensioner who died in Savannah at seventy-one, and Col C E Bradshaw recounting capturing his own brother in a Kentucky Confederate-Union family tale. The item closes with a Pension Bureau update listing 679,234 total pensioners by December 31, 1905 and 28,006 pensioners buried that year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Heth
Heth
Virginia
Lippincott
Leopold Charrier
Belgium
Ravannah
C. E. Bradshaw
Bradshawws
Jay Ves
Warner
Women and Pro-Canteen Debates Stir Boone Iowa
A Boone Iowa report notes the W C C T U and AMA oppose reinstating canteens while a motion to reestablish saloon cafeterias fails. Major Woodruft and Dr Laura Hughes partake in a pro-saloon effort, amid saloon-keeper resistance. Fire destroys Robert Duncan’s saloon as authorities say evidence exists against the “it will” women. Gladbrook reports ongoing institute work with a silver medal contest and a fundraising audience leaving satisfied, led by M Lillie Rockwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Medical Association
Boston
Charles E. Woodruft
United States Army
Laura Hughes
Boone
Iowa
Robert Duncans
M Lillie Rockwell
Democrats Convene Wayne County Delegates at Corydon
The Wayne county Democrats will hold a delegate convention at Corydon on August 4 to select nine delegates for the state convention at Waterloo on August 7 and to choose delegates for upcoming congressional judicial and senatorial conventions. Richland township has fourteen delegates, Clay six, Benton and Washington ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Corydon
Waterloo
Richman Township
Clay
Benton
Washington
Make Hay While the Sun Shines
A thrifty farmer's lesson on preparedness for aftercare. Dysentery diarrhoea and cholera morbus may strike a household at any time, so Chamberlains Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy should be kept on hand for immediate treatment. For sale by F E Farr & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Farr & Co
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Pican
W. P. Allred
Harry Chrisman
DR. Culmsee
J. T. Howard
Merritt Clark
Alice Plummer
Clearfield
W.W. E. Berkey
Ed. Rushing
Leroy
J. N. Snyder
Clay Township
J. A. Pogue
Guy Pogue
Lacuna
L. E. Shaw
Mary Wood
Wence & McKinley
Messrs
D. P. Goodrich
Will Woods
John Irvin
W. D. Moore
Masonic Lodge
Lewisburg
J.T. Hinchliff
Pleasant View
R. C. Poston
Coryden
Wright Newsome
N_ Polard
Anna Parkin
Elv
Ladies’ Aid Society
A. E. Pearcy
Matt Pearcy
Ssa Newsume
Cambria News
Mrs. Alley
Lesta Casebolt
Little Son
Spokane
7. W. Farris
Fred Miller
A. A. Miller & CO
Douglas Bakery
Gladbrook
Zora
Ogi
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