Unusual Record of Twenty Five Years at Union Depot
Two Humeston rail men, J B Sullivan and J W Ryan, marked 25 years at the Union depot on December 13. Sullivan began as joint agent for three roads in 1888 after consolidations, Ryan served as H and S cashier. Their faithful service spans 41 and 33 years respectively, earning high regard from employers and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cour
J. B. Sullivan
J. W. Ryan
Union Station
Humeston
W. C. Elder
Albany
M. D.shamblin
Bethany
Wabash
D. A. Gelpin
Leavenworth
Kansas
Messrs
Sullivan
Ryan
A Splendid Show at the Opera House
Old Arkansaw by Fred Raymond played to a packed Hameston audience at the Opera House Thursday evening. It drew the largest crowd in years, with a long intermission noted between acts but overall high appreciation and a promised welcoming return if the troupe visits again.
Miss Nina Sadler and Harve Van Gorp wed at Baptist Church
In Pella on Thursday evening December 3, Harve Van Gorp married Nina Sadler at eight o'clock in a ceremony conducted by Rev. A. LeGrand. The bride wore a blue veling suit and roses, a celebratory reception followed with gifts including a $500 check from the groom's father. The couple will reside in Pella where they are warmly regarded.
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Baptist Church
Harve van Gorp
Nina Sadler
Air. Hoge
Leland Sadler
Isle
Mendelsohn
Hattie Cox
A. LeGrand
Chicago
H. P. van Gorp
Pella Stacker Manufacturing Company
Pella
van Gorp
Allerton Postmaster Resigns. J C Meredith Appointed
S H Hedrix who has served as post master at Allerton since 1888 except during Cleveland at Cleveland administration has resigned and J C Meredith has been appointed in his place Meredith is a leading Allerton business man and prominent citizen and will make a splendid official Mrs Alva Humeston reports her father H S Brown is quite poorly this winter He is at the home of his daughter Mrs John McKinnon at Viola Dr Brown was ninety years old election day
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Hedrix
Allerton
Cleveland
J. C. Meredith
Meredith
Alva Humeston
HS. Brown
John McKinnon
Viola
Mr. Brown
Fred Throckmorton
Derby
Carrie
Arthur Gamble
Wright
Corydon
Stanton
Des Moines
G. W. Patterson
Humeston
Seymour Man An Author Prose Book From Seymour Leader
Seymour Leader reports Professor J. of Seymour will publish a new prose book. Proof sheets arrived from Cincinnati publishers and 50,000 copies are planned for the first edition. The volume, priced at one dollar, signals strong merit in the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Cincinnati
Ohio
Hand in Your Items for the New Era News Pages
Community note urging readers to submit items to improve local news coverage. Encourages reporting interesting notices and stories to benefit subscribers and the broader community.
Yeomen Elect Officers at Regular Meeting
At the Yeomen regular meeting Monday officers were elected for the term: Foreman C O Ables M of C George Gibbs Correspondent Mrs Jas Lynch Chaplain Mrs Melissa Collins. Corydon Poultry Show Begins Second Year at YMCA Be held through Friday with D F Heimlich of Jacksonville IL as judge. Primary room pupils under Mrs William Ewing entertain Friday evening February 26 at the Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeomen
C. O. Ables
C.george Gibbs
Jas. Lynch
Melissa Collins
Corydon Poultry Show
Corydon Poultry Breeders’ Association
D. F. Heimlich
Jacksonville
Wiliam Ewing
Opera House
Christmas Eve School Entertainment
Miss Frances Black and the school pupils two miles east of town will present a Christmas night program. A Christmas tree will be part of the event and all are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Black
Q E Mendenhall Improving After Illness
Friends report C E Mendenhall has been seriously ill for two weeks but is now improving. A Festival of Music will be held at the Congregational church on Christmas Eve as an enjoyable entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. E. Mendenhall
C. E. Mendenhall
Congregational Church
Iowa Urges Statewide Advertising to Boost Population
Secretary John Simpson of the State Board of Agriculture argues in the annual report that advertising Iowa’s opportunities is essential to attract immigrants and retain citizens. He calls for a systematic, well funded campaign to showcase Iowa’s resources and invite both native residents and newcomers to settle and develop the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sciende
Tuwa
Iowa
Towa
Iowa General Assembly
John Simpson
State Board of Agriculture
Jr Evans Appointed Town Assessor in Corydon
Corydon council named Melvin Evans town assessor succeeding Joe Day who resigned to become county recorder. Evans, already county recorder for four years, is familiar with real estate values and expected to be a capable successor despite Day’s efficiency in the role. The article also notes Iowa crop totals for 1908 with strong values across corn oats and other produce, forming a robust annual crop valuation.
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Corydon
Melvin Evans
Joe Day
Evans
Day
Country Kid at Derby Opera House Cast List
Derby hosts next Friday evening a Home Talent Play The Country Kid. Cast includes Tom Cunningham Walter Mitchell Frank Blandon Lee Sugar Verden Cunningham Johnson Bill Taylor Sheriff George Bill Jones Reuben Chacker Burns Farrell Marie Cunningham Mrs B Farrell Mary Blandon Olive Bevard Chick and Mrs Lee Lugar.
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Derby Opera House
Tom Cunningham
Walter Mitchell
Frank Blandon
Lee Sugar Verden Cunnningham
Johnson Bill Taylor
W. B. George Bill Jones
Earl Desonaber
Reuben Chacker
Burns Farrell
Marie Cunningham
B. Farrell
Mary Blandon
Olive Bevard Chick
Lee Lugar
Premium corrections from Humeston poultry show results
Corrections to last week’s premium list clarify winners by class. Mrs Hall Garton ran RB W Leghorny and won in several cock and pullet divisions. Mrs B M Good of Chariton exhibited White Orpingtons with multiple top placements. H L Robinson earned a White Rock show award plus several pullet and pen placings.
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Humeston
Hall Garton
W. C
B. M. Good
Chariton
L. Robinson
White Rock
Splendid Holiday Windows Show Attracts Admiration
Show windows wear festive attire and attract attention as pretty displays draw visitors into the store. The effort involves work and expense, but such window displays invite shoppers.
Send Express Packages Early for Christmas Gifts
Advice from express workers urges early mailing of parcels to ensure on time delivery. Send packages to the office by December eleventh or earlier, use a wooden box if possible, include sender name and address with From, and enclose a card. Do not mix money or jewelry in the same package. send valuables via the money department and obtain a receipt noting value and paid status. Perishable items should be marked as such.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Expre
Express
Ai Monel
Wsto Iteras
Express Companis
Money Department
Weldon Band Disbanded After Funding Woes
The Weldon Land band, a longtime Humeston Fall Festival favorite led by Prof Tansey, has disbanded as members quit and remaining assessments fail to cover expenses. The group, praised as one of the best in the area, lasted four years in Weldon.
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Weldon Land
Humeston
Prof
Tansey
Weldon
Christmas Day Reflection on Children and Pastimes
Christmas Day is celebrated as the birth of the Prince of babes and the great lover of children. Parents are urged to shed worry for one day, let stores and offices run themselves, and join in the children’s sports and matters, which are many and meaningful today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Babes
Twenty Years Items From The New Era Period
A roundup of local notes from two decades ago including people visiting, marriages, jobs, and events in Humeston Corydon Leon Derby and surrounding areas. Notable items include Mrs. Mo W Humeston visiting Kansas, D W Ulm opening a Broad Street store, a wolf captured near the county line, Christmas tree preparations, temperance talks, a December 13 wedding near Humeston, officer installations for Fidelity Lodge 228, and various visits and relocations among residents and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Fortney
Kansas
D. W. Ulm
Broad Street
Charles Starr
van Wert
Park
I. R. Atlee
Leon
E. Haldeman
Carl Lunney
Dr. Amos
Delinquent Tax Sale Held By County Treasurer
The annual delinquent tax sale occurred at County Treasurer G. F. Miller’s office on Monday. All advertised lands were sold for taxes, with bidders Lem Kemple W. J. White H. P. Chrisman and Miss Grace Luger each securing an equal portion of the tax certificates. Corydon Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Miller
Ivery
Lem Kemple
W. J. White
H.P. Chrisman
Grace Luger
Corydon Democrat
Rebekahs Elect Officers In Regular Session
The Rebekahs met in regular session Monday evening naming 44th flowing officers. N G Mrs C McGuire V G Mrs Adda Anlt Secretary L J Smith Treasurer J E Mendenhall. Several new members were taken in as the lodge remained in excellent condition. Members spent an enjoyable and profitable evening in the lodge room.
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Rebekahs
N.G
C McGuire
Adda Anlt
L. J. Smith
E. Mendenhail
Ted
Honest Laughter in Town Falls Sentinel
A brief column notes the wholesome effect of honest laughter, describing how a man with his horse or cow and a woman sharing a joke avoid harm during the moment. The tone favors simple rural humor and everyday decency.
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Town Falls Sentinel
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Jj. B. Sullivan
Grandpa Brown
Seymour Man
Foundation For All Industries
Advertising
Sec. Simpson
Mandlewa
Chappel
Photographed
Young & Co
Hamelton & Son
Weldon Band
Marion Miller
Boone County
Mo W. Humeston
W. H. Buck
Russell
Rufus Hickok
O. B. Sinton
M. E
Mattie M. Bailey
Shenandoah
Temperance
M. E. Church
Willis Reed
Della Slocum
Robert Brisbin
John Connor
Brazil
Fidelity Lodge No
A. F
A. M
J. R. Cassity
W. M
Smith
W.H. Buck
J. W
Hinchiff
Geo. McCulloch
Wil Davis
Cambria
Tom Boyce
D. P. Goodrich
Kellenbarger
Merna
Neb
George McNay
GC. E. Renzall
Will Simmons
M. J. Thorn
Hudson
Michigan
Olive McNay
W. 3. Throckmorton
Leroy
Geo. O. Gardner
Lester Smith
Charley Chesnutt
Will Thompson
E. E. Morey
Wil Stevens
C. C. F. Lodge
Ballingee
American Salvation Army
Pella Chronicle
Badier Bros
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