First Game at Allerton Chamauqua Ends with Humeston Win
In a crowded Allerton Chamauqua opener on August 16, Humeston defeated Seymour 7 to 4. Humeston pitchers faced control issues but the Reds’ lineup produced 13 hits and seven runs. Stroud struggled early but settled, while Humeston fielded well with three errors to Seymour’s one.
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Allerton Chamauqua
Humeston
Seymour
Corydon
Ike Stroud
Reds
Blues
Stroud
Reds win dramatic extra innings clash after grandstand collapse
August ball game between Reds and Seymour ends 3 to 2 after two extra innings. Kid Anderson earns praise for seven shutouts this season and twenty two strikeouts in a nine inning game. Umpire Mr. O Neal praised for fairness. A grandstand collapse injures several fans but players continue play as Reds secure fifth win in six against Seymour.
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Anderson
Reds
Andy
Mr. O'Neal
Seymour
Humeston
Hump Humeston
Professor Kenney Great Roman Ring Artist at Weldon Concert Band
A lively promotional card touts Professor Kenney as a premier aerial act accompanied by The Weldon Concert Band in daily performances. It promises free attractions from morning to night, with twenty piece band and engaging shows expected to draw a wide crowd. ARE YOU?
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Professor Kenney
Weldon
Humeston Evans Cleans Wounded Heel After Lamp Glass Incident
A fragment of glass from a broken lamp chimney injured Humeston Seymour Evans in the right heel. Dr. Arnold removed the glass on Sunday. The report lists players Humph eton Seymour Wakefield and others, with scoring details and umpires. The game lasted two hours with Anderson and Hendricksen on the mound and several base hits.
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Arnold
Humeston Allows Seven Hits In Pitching Duel
Chariton travels to Humeston for a Festival game and hopes for a close contest as seven hits are allowed against Humeston.
Chariton Beats Humeston Reds 4-2 in Monday Game
Chariton defeated Humeston by four to two on Monday. Al Barger pitched for Chariton allowing five hits while Hubbe pitched for Humeston.
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Chariton
Humeston
Reds
al. Barger
Hubbe
Hamilleston Corner Stone Laying For New School
Last Thursday Hamleston celebrated the laying of the corner stone for the new school building with Masonic and Eastern Star ceremonies. Grand Master R. M. Hunter and Hon. M. L. Tempie spoke on education while a large crowd heard the address and choir music. Architects O. A. Hougland and Enslow and Johnson guide a fine modern brick structure praised by residents.
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Hamleston
Matsunic
Eastern Star
Humeston
Masonic Order
R. M. Hunter
Sibley
Iowa
Order of
H. W. Hughes
Burlington
Fidelity Lodge
A. F
A. M
Mesdames
Wt. Moore
Dr. Ulm
J. L. Taylor
Messrs
Kiefer Foltz
Elizabeth
Inez Kelso
O. A. Hougland
Chariton
Enslow & Johnson
Jolly Party at Kyner Home in Fairview
Fred Kyner hosted a pleasant gathering at his parents home in Fairview with about fifty youths. Games featured top lists on trees and music by James Porter and Carl McGuire. Refreshments were served around 10:30. Corydon Times notes Miss Reddick reports 100 Wayne county teachers took exams, only seven failed, a strong showing among counties.
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Fred Kyner
C. M. Kyner
Fairview
James Porter
Carl McGuire
Fred
Miss Reddick
Wayne County
Mrs Barker Hosts Lovely Afternoon Party Honoring Sister
Mrs A L Barker entertained at her home last Saturday afternoon for her sister Miss Jennie Stone of Atlantic Town. Dainty refreshments were served and the afternoon was spent pleasantly. Guests included Harriet Humeston Ethel Shaw Cleo McGuire Ethel King Mabel Jones Olive McNay Maud Porter Nannie McCulloch Nell Black Mae Berry Florence Hinchliff Adda Mallette and Deil Berry.
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A. L. Barker
Jennie Stone
Atlantic Town
Harriet Humeston
Ethel Shaw
Cleo McGuire
Ethel King
Mabel Jones
Olive McNay
Maud Porter
Nannie McCulloch
Nell Black
Mae Berry
Florence Hinchliff
Adda Mallette
Deil Berry
Congregational Meeting at Local Church Next Sunday
Important congregational meeting announced for next Sunday morning at the Congregational church. Immediately after short services, trustees urge every member to attend for very important business to be adjusted.
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Congregational Church
Road Notice to Farmers for Highway Weed Control
Trustees announce mowing of all roads to exterminate weeds with owners and renters given preference. Payment at 50 cents per mile for one round and 1 dollar per mile for two rounds. Clerk Bert McCentincs.
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Hameston
Paulson
Hendrickson
Hobbs
Wilson
Souders
L. Kyper
Sey“ae
Mou
Evans
Harris
Magers
I. Hasbrouck
Ampires
Ulm
Jaquis
Pott
Seymour Fiameston Evans
Ae Eeess Kerrigan
Latimer Wen
Miller
Hasbrouck
Nanaes Harris
Magers Fisher
As Wilson
Jaqui L. Kyner
Harrison Paulson
Seraee Stroud Hendrickson
Perme
Fleven
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
C. L. Hart
the Clothier
Humelton
del Fontaine
de Lisle Chappelle
The
Big 4
Imperial Quartet
la von Mason
the Clown Comics
Humeston Seymour Evans
Laimer
J. Hasbrouck
Humestons
Kerrigan Hobbs
Noel Wakefield
Fisher L. Kyner
Stroud Paulson
Wilson Anderson Hendrickson
Ipnings
Bumeston
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Eanned
Wakefield
Hendricksen
Humieston
O'Neal
Chariton Takes
Temple
Bert McCentincs
Moser Bro’s
Regal
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