Border dispatch from 1916 front line siege in Texas
A Humeston friend receives a letter dated November 29 1916 from Daryl G Gardner describing a nine day maneuver near Brownsville Texas. The correspondent narrates troop movements against the Whites from Llano Grande and San Benito to Harlingen and Donna detailing bivouac life and rations. He notes artillery exchanges and a concluded day of marching with outpost duty and a push into enemy trenches before nightfall. The letter ends with a tease that the story continues next week.
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Brownsville
United States
Point Isabel Ag
Llano Grande
South Dakota
Oklahoma
San Benito
Harlingen
McAllen
Donna
Towa
Ultimo
Marcel
Daryl G. Gardner
Seymour Physician Dies in Train Accident
Dr. O. A. Cover a Seymour physician was killed instantly by a Rock Island freight train at the railroad crossing near the Wayne hotel on Monday night. He had been returning from a call when he crossed the tracks. Mrs. Cover and their son were in Long Beach, Cal., the coroner ruled death accidental with no violence. The Seymour Democrat notes several fatalities at the same crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
O. A. Cover
Rock Island
Wayne Hotel
C. C. Hutchinson
Humeston
Pleasant Social Event for Juvenile Club Guests
Misses Gladys Burdette and Hattie Evans hosted a juvenile party at Evans home on Monday evening. Games were played and a two course luncheon was served. Attendees included Tri Lambdi Club members and friends, with many Mesdames and Misses named among the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Burdette
Hattie Evans
Tri Lambdi Club
Mesdames Opal Edwards
Grace Hasbrouck
Myrtle Hasbrouck
Harriet McKibben
Bernice Hines
Velma Kener
Jetta Taylor
Barnadine Hasbrouck
Reva Shriver
Loseman Briles marriage ties two Kans to Humeston couple
Miss Theresa Loven of Hanover Kansas wed Walter Briles of Humeston in St Joseph on Tuesday morning November 28. The bride, from a prominent family, and the groom, foreman at Daze Motor Co garage, returned to Humeston with plans to stay at the J F Kiger home. Friends extend best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Loven
Hanover
Kans
Walter Briles
Humeston
St. Joseph
Wolvek
Daze Motor Co
Nomination for Cadet Appointment to Annapolis
Congressman H. M. Towner has sent to the Navy department the nomination of Louis V. Taylor of Humeston as principal for appointment as cadet at Annapolis. The appointment will be made if he passes the spring examination. Louis is at a preparatory academy in Annapolis and is expected to pass well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Towner
Navy Department
Louis V. Taylor
Humeston
Annapolis
Touis
Reverend Eckerson to Speak at Town State Horticultural Meet
Rev Ray Eckerson will address the Town State Horticultural Society at its fifty first annual convention at the capitol building Des Moines December 12 to 14. His topic is Horticulture and Rural Life Movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Eckerson
Town State Horticultural Society
Capitol Building
Des Moines
Moving Here Hazen Morfords Move to Lucis County Farm
Mr and Mrs Hazen Morford of Rio Illinois move to this community this week and will reside on the F D Kyner farm in Lucis county. They have lived in Illinois four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazen Morford
Rio,ll
F. D. Kyner
Lucis County
Mrs. Morford
Illinois
Miller and Frederick wed in Fairview home ceremony
Miss Frances F. Miller and Mr. Arthur Clair Frederick united in marriage at the Miller home in Fairview last Wednesday in the presence of relatives. Rev. M. B. Wilson officiated the M E church. The couple, after a brief reception, left for Osceola to start their life together. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Frederick of Osceola and Mrs. Rosacols and Mrs. C F. Miller of Keokuk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances F. Miller
Arthur Clair Frederick
High Oon
Collins-Frederick
Osceola
Humeston
Frederick
Henry Frederick
H.rosacols
C. F. Miller
Keokuk
Pleasant Thanksgiving Outing Of Seovel Grocery Clerks
John M. Scovel and his clerks spent Thanksgiving in a pleasant outing. After closing at 10 30 a m they drove to Indianola for dinner then to Des Moines for theatres and a late return at 3 a m. Those who joined were Mr and Mrs Seovel, Miss Cora Williams, Miss Maud Rumbaugh, Pied Schnee and Keith Rushing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Scovel
Indianola
Des Moines
Seovel
Cora Williams
Maud Rumbaugh
Pied Schnee
Keith Rushing
Will Erect New Home on Farm Northeast of Town
M Mitchell plans a spring construction of a new residence on his farm northeast of town. He sold his house to the J T Hinehuff Estate to be moved as a tenant house to their farm. Mitchell and his sister Miss Mattie Mitchell have rented rooms with Mr and Mrs J W McCoy until completion. Miss Mitchell may visit California for the winter.
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M. Mitchell
J. T. Hinehuff
Mr. Mitchell
Miss Mattie Mitchell
J. W. McCoy
Miss Mitchell
California
Fire Engine Sold to Garden Grove for 6230
The old Howe fire engine has been sold to the Garden Grove town council for 6230. Mayor Goodrich closed the deal Friday and the engine was taken to Garden Grove the next day. Garden Grove officials visited the city last week to inspect the waterworks system.
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Old Howe
Garden Grove
Goodrich
Reece Couple Completes Fine New Farm Home
Mr and Mrs C S Reece finished a two story nine room modern home on their farm northwest of town with basement. Allen Musgrave served as contractor and completed work Friday. Opportunities for You In the New Brands Read them.
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C. S. Reece
Allen Musgrave
Princess theatre hosts school benefit concert and Mother Goose Pageant
News notes describe a December 6 event at Princess theatre to raise money for the Victrola fund, with a Columbia School of Expression duo performing, followed by a Mother Goose Pageant featuring about a hundred schoolchildren. Admission 25 cents adults 15 cents children. Also mentions a December 5 basketball game vs Woodburn High at Bijou rink, school dismissal for institute on December 7 and 8, a December 20 declamatory contest to select representatives, and a rising high school orchestra.
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Princess Theatre
School Victrola Fund
Chesebro
Heath
Columbia School of Expression
Bijou
Woodburn High School
Corydon
Alice White
Rolson
Josephine Beaver
Leon
Educa Be Ti
Fills
Teaney
Miss Beavers
Bollman Loses Case in Humeston trial
State of Iowa against C. S. Draper of Humeston reached a decision by Justice McNair after witnesses from Humeston testified Friday. W. W. Bollman, owner of the Humeston Telephone Exchange and plaintiff’s counsel, lost the case alleging misrepresentation of the exchange’s value. Numerous local residents testified as witnesses.
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Humeston
Chariton
State of Iowa
C.S. Draper
Justice McNair
W. W. Bollman
Humeston Telephone Exchange
Bollman
Draper
E. P. Hamilton
A. B. Duncan
R. P
Ross Abel
Henry
Jove Wishmeyer
Fred M. Kyner
W. P. Garton
F. E. Farr
T. 8. Crawford
Frank Williams
Tom Coffey
Harry Sundquist
G. W. Franklin
J. H. Joy
H. E. Thorne
M. J. Evans
L. G. Kyner
George E. Parkin
Susie Mallette
Adda Mallette
Sylvia Warren
L. R. Goff
J. W. Brown
Helen Palmer
H. D. Hines
J. K. Young
J. H. Warder
The Lucky One Held At Blevins Market
T. E. McMillan received the turkey given away last Wednesday by Blevins Market. The contest drew hearty participation and generated considerable local interest.
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T. E. McMillan
Blevins’ Market
Pioneer Woman Dead in Allerton at 67
Mrs. B S Everett born Mary Fletcher in Putnam county Indiana on September 2. She married Dr Everett February 19 1867 and lived in Allerton for many years. Known for kindness and cheerful personality she died suddenly recently. Funeral conducted by Rev A E Clemens of Seymour with many friends paying last honors.
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B.S. Everett
Allerton
Mary Fletcher
Putnam County
Indiana
Everett
Man Suffers Severe Injuries After Fall From Horse
C F Wishmeyer of Clay township was taken to Centerville hospital Monday after being thrown from a horse. He sustained internal injuries and faces possible surgery. He was accompanied by his wife, son Ed, and daughter Mrs George Gondy.
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C.F. Wishmeyer
Clay Township
Centerville
George Gondy
Licensed to Wed: County Clerk issues marriage licenses
County Clerk Andrew T. Dotts issued marriage licenses to Joe Clark of Princeton Missouri and May Houk of Princeton Missouri. Ralph S. Weist of Seymour and Betha Avanda Shriver of Sewal were licensed, along with Arthur C. Frederick of Osceola and Frances F. Miller of Humeston. The records show small numbered fees next to each name.
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Andrew T. Dotts
Joe Clark
Princeton
May Houk
Ralph S. Weist
Seymour
Betha Avanda Shriver
Sewal
Arthur C. Frederick
Osceola
Frances F. Miller
Humeston
Ill Boy Taken for Medical Advice in Centerville
Six year old Robert Dredge, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Dredge, was taken to Centerville Saturday evening to consult Dr. E. E. Banford about his illness. He traveled with his mother A. W. Walters and Dr. H. T. Smith. Mr. Dredge returned Sunday. The child remains ill but shows some improvement today.
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Robert
H. S. Dredge
Centerville
E. E. Banford
A. W. Walters
H. T. Smith
Glorious Weather Marks Humeston Thanksgiving Day
Humeston celebrated Thanksgiving with ideal weather and a fully observed holiday. Churches held services led by Rev. Ray Eckerson, schools closed Thursday and Friday, M E church women served meals and hosted a bazaar, and the Princess drew a large audience. Corydon Seymour game drew fans with Seymour winning 7 to 6. Turkeys sold below average due to high prices and warm weather with dressed birds at 25 cents. Retail live prices listed: turkeys 20, chickens 15, ducks 15, geese 15.
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Tae
Ray Eckerson
Church of Christ
M. E. Church
Corydon
William Ratcliffe Dies Suddenly in Wellington Kansas
William Ratcliffe former Wayne county boy died at his home in Wellington Kansas after a brief illness at age about 1. He taught in Corydon and preached the gospel. His first wife Anna Muse of Cambria and second wife Rose Hunt of Edison Nebr left children Cleo Ratcliffe and Wilma Ratcliffe. Survived by sisters Lute Hart and Mary Shipley and several brothers and other relatives. Funeral in Corydon with burial in Cambria cemetery beside his first wife.
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Corydon
Wiliam T. Ratcliffe
Wayne County
Wellington
Kansas
Mokchitch
Revere A. Morgan
Masonite
Cambria
Corbria
Cleo Ratcliffe
Wilma Ratcliffe
Mies Rose Hunt
Edison
Nebr
Lute Hart
Mary Shipley
Crawford
Cne Lloyd and
Dease
P. G
Humeston
C. A
A G
Benkleman
Gage, Okla
U C T Banquet Attended by Rinkler Couple and Misses Neva Fern
Mr and Mrs A Rinkler with Miss Neva and Miss Fern attended the U C T banquet in Chariton Saturday evening. The girls participated in the program.
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A. Rinkler
Neva
Fern
Chariton
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