Local Notes From Corydon and Nearby Towns
A roundup from The New Era of Two Decades Ago Week highlights visits by Levi Dualson Derby RB breeze war reportend and Des Moines writer Elinore Markley. Local officials and residents including Judge Howell Corydon and Mrs J Bo Sullivan are noted. General Sheridan’s death is mentioned. park work progresses. a severe ball storm impacts crops. Republican Wayne county convention in Corydon selects delegates to the state convention with Miles as candidate and Soodrich named among others.
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Mies Ras
Des Moines
Phebe King
General Sheridan
Norguit
Newcamb
James Em
Fred Chase
J. Gregg
Pes Moines
Keokuk
Warne County
Corydon
Congressiamshail Legat
Mile
Mr. Miles
The Steam Thresher Whistle Sets Town Tone of Prosperity
The Reinbeck Courier notes the steam thresher whistle symbolizes progress in small towns, with music and enterprise across Hiumeston and nearby cities. It praises industry, contrasts rural grit with urban growth, and hints at harvest season tasks and weed control shaping local life.
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Reinbeck Courier
Niger
Hiumeston
Canta
Walrus Mera
Decatur
Invite Your Friends to Humeston Event
Humeston invites former residents and locals to gather this Saturday for a homecoming celebration. The note promises good company and fried chicken while encouraging attendees to write and bring friends to share in the joyful day.
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Humeston
Bank Pays 70 Percent To Depositors In Seymour Case
The session before Judge H M Towner settled most Farmers & Traders Bank of Seymour suits that had ranged over 355000 in claims. Referee McGinnis recommended disposal, with about 149000 added to bank assets by settlements. Depositors to receive 70 percent, with a 10 percent dividend immediate, and further payments as funds permit. Lineville bank cases near completion with court approval expected. The outcome ends lengthy litigation and improves Wayne county’s business outlook. Old Settlers Reunion at Corydon drew large attendance, noted as highly successful.
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Corydon
H. M. Towner
Farmers & Traders Bank of Seymour
Ve R. McGinnis
McGinnis
Towner
G. Houser
Ayne
Lineville
McGinnie
Wayne County
Moorhead-Durland Marriage Report and Local Tragedy
Moorhead of Hamestone and Durland of Leroy Mark Buffum at home of Irwin Leroy for Saturday noon visit. Sunday in Kota with many friends extending congratulations. Man who shot burglar kills self at Martin store in Nuwa. Brown, 50, left note blaming no one and saying he would rather die than be accused. He purchased carbolic acid in Centerville and visited daughter at Gladstone. Coroner verdict: death by self-inflicted wound.
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John Moorhead
Hamestone
Martha Durland
Leroy Yrere
Marki Buffum
South da
Irwin Leroy
Kota
Mr. Brown
Martin
Nuwa
Gladstone
Centerville
Brown
J. A. Berry
Numa
Tilman
Seymour Leader
Farr & Co Move Into Elegant New Drug Store
Farr and Co have opened a swell two story drug store at the northwest corner of Broad and Second streets. The upper floor will house Drs McCulloch and Smith and dentist Dr Culmsee. The brick building features a modern plate glass front, corner entrance, white walls, steel ceilings, and brand new fixtures with golden oak shelving. The owners praise the design and presentation as a credit to the area.
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Farr & Co
Broad
Second Streets
Humes
Fall Festival promises a grand, varied Humeston event
A multi day festival in Humeston is planned for September 10 featuring Children’s Day with activities for kids, Farmers Day with a corn expert address, and Home Coming Day for former residents. The Weldon Concert Band will play daily, a baseball tournament runs, and free, high quality attractions like a merry go round and races are promised to draw crowds.
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Weldon
Hum
Humeston
Rev Speer Called to Humeston Baptist Pastoral Post
Allerton News reports Rev Rollo Speer has been chosen by the Humeston Baptist congregation to lead their church. A young graduate of Anerton High School class of 1907 and a student at Oskaloosa Baptist College, he is praised as a promising minister. The Weldon Concert Band of twenty will perform at the Humeston Fall Festival September 10 to 12, under A B Tansey.
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Allerton
Rollo
GC. Speer
Baptist Congregation
Humeston
Anerton High School
Baptist College
Oskaloosa
Speer
New York
Chariton Hosts Home Coming Week October 13 to 15
Lucas County Short-Horn Breeders Association events highlight Chariton homecoming week with show and sale. Livestock men and eminent speakers head a program featuring amusements and entertainment for attendees.
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Chariton
Lucas County
Bear hunting and trout fishing experts return from Colorado
Dr Arnold and Alva Humeston return from a Colorado course in bear hunting and trout fishing and stand ready to share information. Contact Humeston & Son's grain office for access.
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Arnold
Alva Humeston
Colorado
Humeston & Son
Igrain
Union Sunday School in Richman Township Park
A Sunday school gathering will be held in Richman Township Park next Sunday at 10 o’clock. All are welcome and urged to bring dinner if preferred. Prof. Fitch, state secretary, will speak three times and the children will sing. The lesson titled Gaul Tries to Kill David will be presented.
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Union
Wibles
Rand
Gaul
David
Fitch
Ssi
Sunday School Day at Allerton August 15
The Sunday School Day scheduled for August 15 at Allerton features State President Coakey and Fitch as speakers. AW and ex-officers, secretaries, and Sunday school workers will occupy the platform, with the oldest worker honored. All schools are urged to bring their platform decorations and contribute to the banner.
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Suuday School Chautangi
Allerton
Wourk
Coakey
Child Found Sleeping After Wind Scare at Home
Roy Stolberg toppled to the ground during a gust at an Upperatory winds event and lay asleep in the doorway. His mother heard a commotion and found him sound asleep, while a figure resembling Jane appeared briefly before vanishing in Lamoni Chronicle coverage.
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Roy Stolberg
Heaard Aomaning
Jane the
Lamoni
Exterminate Quack Grass Near Hanford Town
Experts from Minte Agricultural near Sat Ram cols take charge after thirty acre Lind piece overrun Hanford Town with quack grass. Trial methods aim to discover a practical post to terminate the weed.
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Minte Agricultural Me
Sat Ram
Hanford Town
Indians Play Here Today at Feedians Park
Oklahoma fedians host a game today facing Tlamaston at the tal. The team is formed from several tribes and the event is billed as a fair contest between players from different communities.
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Oklahoma
Garden Grove Old Settlers Festival Announcement
The Garden Grove Old Settlers event will be held on August 20 and 21 with large crowds expected. A royal program features speaking, music, fast ball games, free attractions, and various games and sports. Attend for ample amusements and notable entertainments promised over both days.
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Garden Grove
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Wayne County Normal
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