Pastor Accepts Call To Humeston Church
The Rev. Eckerson has accepted a call from the Congregational church of Humeston and begun duties. He comes from Oneida Illinois where he led for three years. He is praised as a sharp preacher and student with strong interest in school work. His wife and two children will move in now and occupy the Riggle property until a new parsonage is ready. Hepburn improves. doctors hope for full recovery. The former congressman, age eighty two, is ill with heart and kidney trouble, family at his bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckerson
Congregational Church of
Humeston
Congregational Church
Oneida
Ill
Bekerson
Paul
Lois
Riggle
Clarinda
W. P. Hepburn
Hepburn
Advertisers urged to submit copy early before holidays
The newspaper appeals to advertisers to send in Christmas copy as early as possible. It explains that more lead time improves service and positioning, benefiting both the paper and the advertisers through better handling of advertising content during the busy season.
Albert Bishop Visits Hurheston From Wyoming
Albert Bishop of Marshall Wyoming arrived in Hurheston Thursday evening for a short visit with his parents Mr and Mrs George P Bishop. He lives on a ranch and is doing well. This is his first visit since the golden wedding anniversary of his parents seven years ago. Mr Bishop departed for home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Bishop
Marshall
Wyo
Hurheston
George P. Bishop
Mr. Bishop
Lodge Home Coming at Chappagna Lodge No 121
The IOOF lodge 121 holds its annual roll call next Tuesday evening December 14 in their hall. Members are expected to answer roll call. A good program is planned and refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chappagna Lodge No. 121
Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk Dotts and Weik
County Clerk Andrew T. Dotts and Frank B. Weik issue licenses in Independence. Iva V. Moore of Unionville Mo and Floyd L. Kemple of Allerton are listed. Mac A. Shriver of Cleo and Lloyd W. Gibbs of Humeston appear with Cleo Auxier of Cambria in the OCR record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew T. Dotts
Frank B. Weik
Independence
Iva V. Moore
Unionville
Floyd L. Kemple
Allerton
Mac A. Shriver
Cleo
Lloyd W. Gibbs
Humeston
Cleo Auxier
Cambria
Farewell party for new Home State Bank cashier
George E. Parkin and his family, recently moved to Humeston, were honored at a farewell party hosted by members and friends of the Presbyterian church in Derby. The gathering was pleasant and Mr. and Mrs. Parkin received a fine rocker as a token of appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Parkin
Home State Bank
Humeston
Derby
Erecting New House in Easton Addition
A. P. Bloemana is erecting a new six room residence in Easton addition. It is 28 by 40 feet and of the bungalow style. The house will be built by Crom & Brown, and will be modern in every way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Bloemana
Easton
Crom & Brown
Editorial Meeting At Southern Iowa Editors Group
The New Era editor attended the winter meeting of the Southern Iowa Editorial association in Chariton last week. A large turnout and an engaging program marked the session. A banquet at the Pythian hall featured elaborate fare served by the Episcopal Guild. Chariton, a lively county seat of about 4,000, was highlighted for its growth, two newspapers, and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Era
Southern Iowa Editorial Association
Chariton
Pythian Hall
Episcopal Guild
H. W. Gittinger
Chariton Leader
J. C. Copeland
Supt
I. L. Guernsey
C. F. Wennerstrum
Gittinger
W. D. Junkin
The
Herald-Patriot
Wennerstrum
H. G. Larimer
Banquet for Teachers and Suffrage News in Corydon
A gala banquet for about two hundred teachers was hosted by the Equal Suffrage club at Corydon women’s club rooms with Miss Lillian Miller as toastmistress. Toasts were given by Mabel Horner, Dr Cosgrave, Prof Heller, Mrs Anna King Pittard, Rev Howard, and Lillian Duden. The suffrage club offers a $10 prize for the best essay on Why Women Should Vote. State Game Warden Hinshaw informs county auditors about licensing boys under fourteen to possess firearms, noting the law bans under fourteen from carrying guns but does not bar them from shooting if someone else handles it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Equal Suffrage Club
Lillian Miller
Mabel Horner
Leon
Cosgrave
Cedar Palls
Heller
Seymour
Anna King Pittard
Howard
Lillian Duden
Lineville
Women of the Suffrage Club
E. C. Hinshaw
Hinshaw
Iowa
James L. Clark
Des Moines
Hibbard Spenser-Bartlett Co
Chicago
Quitting Business Sale Proves Highly Successful
George O. Gardner and Co report strong results from their Quitting Business Sale continuing through December. The store has drawn large crowds since opening Saturday at ten. G W Hoke of Lewis Bros Minneapolis leads the sale, with aggressive pricing and extensive experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George O. Gardner & Co
Gardner & Co
G. W. Hoke
Lewis Bros. & Co
Minneapolis
Iowa Boys in California Visit South Dakota Battleship
Iowa commission secretary Clam reports forty three prize corn growing boys arrived in San Francisco Wednesday night. They spent Thursday visiting the battleship South Dakota and had their photograph taken in front of the Iowa building’s river of corn display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
California
Clam
Iowa Commission
Onal Francisco
South Dakota
River of Ourn
Iowa Building
Electric shock saves man at Humeston plant
George F Speed narrowly escaped death after contact with a thousand volt electric line at the Corydon plant. W E Moore and Will Walker administered aid and artificial respiration, helping him recover. Speed, a longtime employee, is expected to suffer no lasting ill effects from the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Speed
Humeaston
Corydon Times-Republican
George Speed
W. E. Moore
Will Walker
Mr. Speed
Will Moore
George
Teachers Institute Delights Corydon Delegates
The Wayne County Teachers Institute held in Corydon Thursday and Friday was a splendid success with a good program and attendance. County Superintendent Jennie J. Clark oversaw the event. Attendees from Humeston included Supt. and Mrs. Floyd E. Bailey and numerous teachers such as Bertha W. Dunn Fannie Yelland Harriet B. Schooler Margaret Torrence Jessie Coles Lois Campbell Nannie McCulloch Jessie Taylor Hattie Evans Alvora Lowe Judith and Frances Farquhar Hallie Hart and Lulu Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County Teachers Institute
Corydon
Humeston
Floyd E. Bailey
Bertha W. Dunn
Fannie Yelland
Harriet B. Schooler
Margaret Torrence
Jessie Coles
Lois Campbell
Nannie McCulloch
Jessie Taylor
Hattie Evans
Alvora Lowe
Judith
Frances Farquhar
Hallie Hart
Lulu Moore
Revised Rural Service in Effect Out of Humeston
Rural free delivery changes became effective, adding five miles to routes No 2 and 3. George Linton now covers 29 miles on route No 2, while BR. O. Wood has 284 miles on route 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humeston
Meduge
George Linton
BR. 0
Wood
Derby Property Sold In 2610 Dollar Deal
A.C. Parker purchased the George E. Parkin property in Derby for 2610 dollars. Corydon merchants plan a community Christmas tree in the park for holiday week. The Allerton short course aims for strong enrollment in all departments this week. First Baptist Mt. Ayr dedicated a new edifice costing 19500 dollars with Rev. William E. Darrow leading. Wayne County Fair Association bought 37 acres west of the old grounds at 200 dollars per acre, with 400 dollars donated by Mr. Poston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C. Parker
George E. Parkin
Derby
Corydon
Allerton
First Baptist Church of
Mt. Ayr
William E. Darrow
Wayne County Fair Association
R. C. Poston
Old Fair Grounds
Poston
Association
Doug Whalen
Debro Graham
Egypt
Centerville
Whalen
Graham
Christmas Mail Urged Early by Post Office Circulars
The United States Post Office issues circulars to postmasters urging early Christmas mailing. Instructions stress wrapping, full addresses, return cards, full postage, and sealing against inspection. Money orders to foreign countries should go out promptly to reach destinations by Christmas. The drive seeks to ease pre holiday congestion and aligns with merchants urging early shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department of
United States
Post Office
The Proper Time for Christmas Shopping
The piece urges starting Christmas shopping now to avoid a last minute rush and previous complaints, warning that shoppers will delay and regret waiting. It stresses timely planning and early action to finish gifts.
Bibby Named I O O F District Deputy for 1916
F. L. Bibby has been appointed district deputy for I O O F district No. 98 for 1916. The district covers twelve lodges in Wayne county. Bibby is an active member of Chappaqua lodge No. 121.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Bibby
Wayne County
Mr. Bibby
Chappaqua
M. W. A. to Elect Officers at Call Meeting
The M. W. A. will elect officers for the ensuing year at a call meeting Thursday evening. Other important business will be transacted and all members are urged to attend. W. H. Waxposos, Vice Commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Waxpsos
V. C
Radium Suspends Publication and Transfer of Subscriptions
The Millerton Radium has suspended publication and its subscription list was sold to The New Era which will fill unexpired subscriptions. The plant will be shipped to Manly Iowa. Hugh Wells remains editor and manager with options pending. Mail Millerton notices to The New Era Humeaston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millerton Radium
New Era
Manly
Towa
Safe Hill
Hugh Wells
Hill
Millerton
Union Township
Humeaston
Gordiniers Stock Company In Mount Pleasant Run
E John Richards reports from Auditorium Mount Pleasant that the Gordiniers Stock Company played one week starting November 22 under rainy conditions. The company of eleven offered strong vaudeville and top costume and scenic productions, earning high patron praise for the best stock show in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. John Richards
Mount Pleasant
Opera House
Gordinier Bros
Ito
Acta
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Ray Eckerson
Ihisois
Bart
Seme Gee
Setup Mortingss
Ses Sivan
Leota Blackman
Beverly-Watsabaugh
Leon Journal
James H. Beverly
Wichita
Kansas
Mary E. Watsabaugh
Methodist
Raoul R. Moser
Miss Watsabaugh
Peter Waterbaugh
Beverly
Gulf
C. M. McGuire
Burlington
Biloxi
Miss
Kansas City
St. Louis
San Antonio
Texas
E. H. Alexander of
the Teachers Institute
Radium
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