Decades Past: Births, Weddings, and Local Notices
A compilation of genealogical items from the New Era, noting births in Lewisburg and Humeston, marriages including P. B. McGhee with Anna Curtis and Esquire Thorne officiating, church talk near Ables school, and a death of H. Gamble’s mother while teaching, with dates in November and December from 1835 and 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Boyd
E. Malone
Lewisburg
P. B. McGhee
Anna Curtis
Esq. Thorne
Ables School
Borof
Dee
Humeston
Local 1901 items recount weddings fires and sales
From the New Era dated December 4 1901 items note Charles Patton Wes and Annie Cartwright wedding November 20 a barn destroyed near Wim Metterr Just West of town stock show in Chicago participants Iva Eameston Geo McCulioch Geo Moser Will Curl Frank Gurton sold farm east of Flameston land trades Ringgold county sales and other local notices including marriages property transfers and a diamond theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Patton Wes
Annie Cartwright
Maconalisson
Wim
W. Thompson
Iva Eameston
Geo. McCulioch
Geo. Moser
Will Curl
Chicago
Frank Gurton
Flameston
Los
J. Stimhaneh
Luci
Mel
Bennett
E F. Pumpham
Middlebrook
Wyantioe
Zimmerman
St. Louis
Sadie
Joherl AL Dickson
Dee G
Heck Sandford
Neer
Leon
Ivy Wells
Walter Francisco
California
Harry Riley
Myrtle Ellis
T. M. Hodson
Derby
Comino Derrah
Oo. A. Davis
Sfameston
Geo. Speed
Cambria
Waerk
We, Johnson
PB. MW. Ables
Community Notice of Guests and Local Agent Visit
Mr and Mrs M A Scovel hosted relatives as guests including Mrs Mary Curtis of Fussell sister in law Mrs Sadie Lewis of Russell and her sister Mrs Mace of Chariton cousins County Agent Q Po McKelvey from Corydon traveled on business last Friday You get the most newspaper value for your money with The Des Moines Evening Tribune at only 4 00 a year for MORI news more pictures more features and better markets than other Des Moines Iowa dailies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.A. Scovel
Saturda
Mary Curtis
Fussell
Sadie Lewis
Russell
Mace
Chariton
Po McKelvey
Wis
Corydon
Des Moines Evening Tribune
Mori News
Nes Moines
Towa
Tribune
Seven Good Ways For the Bent of Peonlie Who Want to Help the Editor
A fragmented piece offering seven practical tips for contributing to a local paper. Advice covers delivering news, preserving source privacy, presenting through proper channels, supporting the editor, timing copy, offering praise, and visiting the newsroom to understand editorial work. Includes a humorous aside about a mayor and Bible law versus tail lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyne
Amd
Tie
Gilmore
Morsantawy
W.va
Louiisville
Courier-Journal
Ottumwa Detective Kills Man at Chariton Depot
A Burlington railroad special agent, A. E. Mullen of Ottumwa, shot and killed Alva Imel known as Boots at the Chariton depot last Thursday morning after Imel and Ralph Robinson disturbance. Mullen alleges self defense and was jailed on $7 bond. coroner’s jury cites gunshot as cause and the case awaits grand jury review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Mullen
Ottumwa
Burlington Railroad
Alva Imel
Boots
Imel
Ralph Robinson
Charitotn
Ceils
Ife
Hobinson
Mel
Mullen
Unusual Union County Case Involving Rent Farm Mortgage Cattle
A farmer renting land is served with an injunction to stop feeding his corn raised on the property to mortgaged cattle. The landlord fears unpaid rent if the cattle are fed and sold to cover a mortgage. The case raises questions about mortgaged property and rent obligations under unclear circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afton Star-Enterprise
Union County
Mystery Composer Krissel Entangles Cloak Room Guests
In a 1941 Western Newspaper Union feature a famed pianist Krissel performs for Mrs. Tuckerman and a cloaked maid. A young woman with a locket and a war dead father appears. Krissel reveals a faded portrait and guides her away with tenderness.
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Union P
Tuckernang
Pheber
F Stueherman
Krissel
Omnis Ucker
Farias
Tie
Neissel
Krisset
Tameus St
Galt
Laufert
Old Custom Survives in Jersey Land Dispute
A Jersey land dispute draws a curious report from the Manchester Guardian. An island inhabitant claimed encroachment of his rights and began a ritual kneeling prayer before witnesses, shouting phrases and reciting the Lord’s Prayer in French. The proceedings halted and the matter moves to the royal court for a decision on a building site where no brick may be laid until ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isla
Jersey
Manchester Guardian
Betwixt and Between in a Curious Exchange
A fragmentary dialogue shows two men debating acceptance of a proposal from last night. One man cites his father's stance and ignorance about Mr. Truelove while asserting knowledge about Mr. Twolove. The exchange hints at hidden motives and personal stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feusie
Estate Partition Suit in Humeston In Wayne County
In district court Corydon Wayne County plaintiffs led by L G McKinney and J W Porter seek partition of a James W Porter estate realty in Humeston including lots 187 and 188 and undivided shares. Defendants listed include Evelina P O Keeffe Nellie P Lengridg J Albin Porter and others. Petition asks for shares and partition or sale with proceeds to heirs. Default after Jan 1922 if no defense. Local notices follow about tax sales and area visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
District Court
Said County
L. G. McHinney
J. W. Porter
Ira J. Porter
Anna Porter
Clara Ve Sint Harvey
Port Clara Porter
Evelina O'Keeffe
Nellie P. Langridge
Leo Langridge
J. Albin Porter
Millard A. Porter
Thurlow W. Porter
Thelma Porter
Jezneth Porter
Kenneth Porter
James W. McKinley
Lydia McKkinsey
Nellie M. Moore
W. T. Moore
Maude P. Taylor
Roy L. Taylor
Lert H. Porter
Edith Porter
King E
Corydon
James W. Porter
Humeston
Towa
Clara V. McKinley
Harvey Porter
Aevelina P.keeffe
Nelie P. Uengridge
Thurlow W. Voorter
Janette Porter
A. D
Boyd & McKinley Attorneys
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Minnie Miller
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King
Atlanta
Zay
Tiss
BK. R
Alle
Wm. M. Hell
Allerton
Times-Republican
Lineville
Tadlock
General Hospital
Kansas City
Holmed
Mercer
South Lineville
South Lineville Cellery
Ecite
Quirlette
Ret
S. Tallent
Jid Wasson
Jim
Jes
Cale Browning
Cale
Centerville
Rock Island
Texas
Appanoose
Breau
Appanoose County
Gawine
Mr. Truelove
Mr. Twolove
Luxite Gift Hose
C. L. Hart
Qlay
Walnut Townships
Swafford's
Zephyr
Moore Bros
G. D. Garton
Winslow Bros
Miller & Dotts
Robinson & Son
R. E. Morris & Son
Garden Grove
Ira Krouch
Leroy
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