War veteran Justin L. Remington dies at 76 in Humeston
Justin L. Remington, aged 76, longtime Humeston resident and Civil War veteran, died at 9:25 a.m. at his home after four years of poor health. Born June 18, 1839, in Pike County, Illinois, he married Emma Brown in 1868 and moved to Wayne County in 1870. He served in Co. L, Tenth Illinois Cavalry, participating in Prairie Grove and Oakhill before discharge in 1864. Survived by his wife and daughters, he was a Humeston State Bank director for years and a G A R member. Funeral held at 2 p.m. with local ministers and a male quartet. burial in Humeston cemetery.
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Justin L. Remington
Humeston
Mr. Remington
Pike County
Emma Brown
Stark County
Ill
Wayne County
Washington Township
Rem ‘Fington
Remington
Eistern
Sarah Hamm
Rogers
Toulon
Humeston State Bank
Frank T. Carter
Church of Christ
M. B. Wilson
M. E. Church
Local business deals and civic notes across Wayne county
W A Ross buys Young and Wheeler stock at Leroy. Grover Pollard to be assistant cashier at Derby State Bank, replacing George Parkin who becomes cashier at Home State Bank Humeston. W G Clark assigns W R Gaylord hardware stock in Corydon, sold to E A Rea for 6 3/3 cents on the dollar. creditors expected to be paid in full. Route 3 out of Derby discontinued. patrons shifted to routes 2 from Humeston and Derby. Howard Melvin buys Derby drag line from Ralph Snook. E E Black of Wayne county wins many prizes at Millerton poultry show with Buff Rock birds. renowned breeder. Dr Ben Walker of Corydon suffers stroke during football game at Seymour Thanksgiving. in severe condition. Corydon to host a top county fair next year. about $15,000 subscribed. fair association urged to push through. Toledo Commercial club supports music. guarantees Toledo Concert band $900 and assists High School band $200. aims for open air concerts and stronger local organizations.
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W. A. Ross
Young & Wheeler
Leroy
Grover Pollard
George E. Parkin
Derby State Bank
Mr. Parkin
Home State Bank
Humeston
W.G Clark
W. R Gaylord
Corydon
E. A. Rea
Derby
Howard Melvin
Derby Drag Line
Ralph Snook
E E Black
Wayne County
Millerton
Black
Ben Walker
Seymour
Walker
Wayne County Fair Association
Toledo
Stork Is Busy With Several Local Births This Week
Doctors McCulloch and Smith report multiple births in the past week. A son was born to Earl Caldwell on November 23, a daughter to Edwin K. Richard on November 23, with Mrs Richard formerly Miss Myrtle McCart. A son was born to Eli Palmer on November 25, and births to Harry Riley on November 23, Mrs A P Bloemsma on November 26, and Mrs Roy Anderson on November 26.
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Drs. McCulloch & Smith
Earl Caldwell
Edwin K. Richard
Richard
Myrtle McCart
Eli Palmer
Harry Riley
A. P. Bloemsma
Roy Anderson
Alfalfa a Good Crop for Iowa
Iowa farmers could profit from alfalfa as shown by John M. Evward of the Iowa Agricultural College. A Poweshick county farmer harvested four cuts from a fourteen acre field and sells alfalfa at 14 dollars a ton on the ground, yielding about 70 dollars per acre. Alfalfa, though hard to start, proves worthwhile once established per Live Stock World.
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John M. Evward
Iowa Agricultural College
Iowa
Poweshick County
Wayne Post G A R Regular Meeting Notice
Wayne Post G A R 187 will hold a regular meeting at their hall Saturday December 4 at two oclock All members are requested to be present as officers are to be elected for the ensuing year Commander
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Wayne Post G. A. R
Cammander
Willie Davis Wins Again in Wayne County Acre Corn Contest
Willie Davis, 13, son of Charles Davis of Union township, won first prize in Wayne county acre corn contest with 625 bushels per acre despite a poor county year. Prize includes an all expenses paid trip to California. Contestants included Warren Duncan and Lewis Sloan. The corn club was organized by Mrs Anna King Pittard and Prof. J F Shaffer. Banks contributed 135 to the winner’s trip. Seventeen Iowa boys formed the world’s fair party.
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Willie Davis
Charles Davis
Union Township
Wayne County
California
Warren Duncan
Warren Town‘ship
Lewis Sloan
Washington ‘Township
Anna King Pittard
J F | Shaffer
Corydon
Pacific Coast
Wade Houser
Hardin County
Iowa
Des Moines
Hart to Give Away Fine Shetland Pony
C L Hart announces a free pony, harness and buggy giveaway to a local boy or girl at his store with a free show at three o clock next Saturday afternoon. Souvenirs will be given to participants.
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C. L. Hart
EB. S. Bazaar Set For December 11 Event
The O. E. S. Auxiliary will meet December 8 with Mrs. James L. Taylor to elect officers and conduct important business. Members should bring their offerings for the bazaar, to be held December 11.
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O. E
Big December Stock Sale At Gardner & Co
George O. Gardner & Co announces a large stock reducing sale beginning next Saturday and continuing through December. Thrifty buyers are urged to view the page advertisement in the New Era this week as G M Hoke of Lewis Bros. & Co. handles the sale.
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George O. Gardner & Co
G. M. Hoke
Lewis Bros. & Co
Gardner & Co
LeCompte Seeks Fourth District State Senate Seat
Corydon editor Karl M. LeCompte announces Republican candidacy for the Fourth Senatorial District to succeed J. H. Darrah of Chariton. A junior editor and manager of Corydon Times-Republican, he is a Wayne County native with strong party ties and aims to represent public interests conscientiously if nominated and elected. Also reported are high school football ties and upcoming basketball practice, plus a dinner party hosted by Mrs. O. E. Carlton with guests from nearby towns.
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Karl M. LeCompte
Corydon
J. H. Darrah
Chariton
Mr. LeCompte
Corydon Times-Republican
C. F. LeCompte
Wayne County
LeCompte
Corydon High School
State University
Lucas
Wayne Counties
Masonic Degree Observed by Corydon Members in Humeston
Carlton M. McGuire and Floyd Surbaugh of Corydon attended Masonic studies in Humeston Wednesday evening. R. C. Surbaugh received the first degree from Fidelity lodge No. 228.
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F. L. Clark
8. H. Swan
Carlton M. McGuire
Floyd Surbaugh
Corydon
Masonic
Thanksgiving Quiet In Humeston Amid Rain Shower
Thanksgiving Day in Humeston passed quietly despite a late afternoon shower that interrupted the high school football game at Barry Park. Banks and most businesses closed. union Thanksgiving services were held at the M E church with Rev J Milton Whisler, assisted by Revs Wilson and Carter, and a dinner served by the church ladies at Finch skating rink. Iowa is described as increasingly a spot cash state illustrated by a Marshalltown Times-Republican anecdote on a Marietta sale.
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Barry Park
Town Kirby
Citar
Brown Sayers
Franklin Leech
Cannes
Benson Campbell
Bee Ees Edwards Theo Taylor
L. T
Gardner, Dennis
Thomas Carlton
F.B
Duncan
Hugh Ulm
L. G. Kyner
0. C. Hinchliff
Montie Benson
Ralph Sayers
Arnold Duncan
United States
Humeston
M. E
J. Milton Whisler
M. B. Wilson
F. T. Carter
M. E. Church
Finch Skating Rink
Burlington
Obituaries Published Free By The New Era Policy
The New Era offers free obituary publication while inviting families to send notices. It charges five cents per line for poetry if included and omits poetry without remittance. Bank cards cost 50 cents each and resolutions cost $1.00 each.
Weather Talk From Humeston Residents
Humeston residents claim the climate is growing milder citing early Thanksgiving skating and earlier severe cold. They warn such anecdotes do not prove the next Thanksgiving or May will also be warm or mild.
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Wyoming
Victor Benpen
Sieerdan
Rfmington
Stork
U.S
BY Bart
California Fair
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Decatur County
T. E. Garton
Clay Township
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Carter
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Des Moines Register
Congress
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Post Office
Post Office Department
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Burleson
Baldwin
Philadelphia
San Francisco
EB. S. Bazaar
Creston
Garden Grove
Allerton
Leon—Leon
Lamont
O. E. Carlton
Will McGuire
St. Joseph
G. G. McGuire
Lenny
R. A. Updike
Charlton
Claude McGuire
Towa
A. P. Thayer
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Marietta
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