Morford Death Follows Montana Injury at 28
J Rea Morford aged 28 son of Mr and Mrs I G Morford died at the state hospital in Clarinda after a severe head injury received in Melstone Montana last July. He lived in Humeston, Iowa, and was buried in Humeston cemetery after funeral services at the Congregational church conducted by Rev Ray Eckerson. He is survived by his parents a brother and two sisters.
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J. Rea Morford
I. GC. Morford
State Hospital
Clarinda
Melstone
Mont
Des Moines
Congregational Church
Ray Eckerson
Fred M. Kyner
George Wood
I. H. Warder
T. R. Storey
R. E. Kyner
L K. Doze
Humeston Cemetery
W. C. Morford
Humeston
J. R. Elson
Weillaburg
W. Va
Ray Hackett
Centerville
Joseph Rea Morford
State University
Mr. Morford
Humeston High School
Department of Pharmacy
Towa City
North Dakota
Montana
Melatone
E.S McClure
Iowa City
Meletone
Obituary fragment notes sorrow for early death
A brief obituary fragment describes a man who led a progressive business life with many noble purposes. Many friends mourn his loss at a young age, and the sorrow weighs heavily on his parents, brother, sisters, and kindred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugh
Christmas Shopping Rush Nears End in Humeston
Three days remain for shoppers as Humeston stores report strong Christmas trade. Merchants offer complete varieties with fresh, bright gift merchandise and anticipate a busy holiday stretch through today, tomorrow, and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humeston
Progressive Merchant to Install New Hat Department Cabinet
C L Hart, clothier, will install new wall cabinets in the hat department after year’s start. Fixtures by Grand Rapids Show Case Co set hats in plain view behind glass doors. Hart is a progressive eloughier and Humeston praises his store for quality service and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Hart
Grand Rapids Show Case Co
Hart
Humeston
Overland Trip to Kansas
Mr and Mrs M B Gwinn departed Thursday on an overland trip to New Ulysses Kansas. The journey is in a covered wagon equipped with stove and other kitchen dining and bedroom facilities. Gwinn owns 320 acres in Grant county and they expect to be away until May. He anticipates a pleasant trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Gwinn
New Ulysses
Kans
Real Estate Deal Involving Clara McKinley and L R Goff
Mrs. Clara McKinley sold her residence opposite the school to L R Goff on Thursday for 2000 dollars. Supt. and Mrs Floyd E Bailey will occupy the property until the school year end. McKinley recently bought her father J W Porter’s former home place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara McKinley
L. R. Goff
Floyd E. Bailey
Shipley Enters Wayne County Representative Race
B R Shipley of Jefferson township campaigns for the Wayne County representative seat as a Republican candidate in the June primary. He will make a formal announcement soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. R. Shipley
Jefferson Township
Wayne County
Mr. Shipley
A Fine Car Dore Drives New Chevrolet Home
L K Dore visited Des Moines on Wednesday and returned with a new H-4 Baby Grand Chevrolet. The touring car is described as handsomely proportioned and gracefully designed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Mo
Death of a Year of Death 1915 Christmas Reflection
A year end editorial laments 1915 as a year of death. It contrasts Christmas joy with the blood soaked trenches of Europe, famine in Mexico, and Armenian suffering, urging remembrance and a hopeful farewell to the grim year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Europe
Mexico
The Pulpit And Pew Church Activities Review
Sunday featured a strong church day with Bible school and extensive member visits conducted in pairs. The Endeavor society and choir received praise, with special plans for Christmas, a new cabinet system in finance, and a revival week ahead led by Pastor F. T. Carter. Methodist services announced Xmas cantata and sermons by M. B. Witsex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
Apostles of Old
M. B. Witsex
Declamatory contest honors awarded to local students
The high school declamatory contest last Friday evening drew praise from attendees. Eleven speakers delivered selections. judges were unanimous. Bert Tait won Dramatic, Leo Crew Humorous, Frances Wilson also placed, with Leo Crew taking first overall in Dramatic and earning representation in the sub-district and county contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Tait
Leo Crew
Frances Wilson
Leo
Grand and Petit Jurors Named for Wayne County 1916
C M Latimer and G C Caldwell of Humeston head a list of ten other Wayne county residents drawn for grand jury duty in Corydon for 1916. The article lists numerous names for both grand and petit juries, noting grand jurors serve all year while petit jurors report for one term in Corydon in January.
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Wayne County
C. M. Latimer
G. C. Caldwell
Humeston
Corydon
Bracewell
J. BE
Allerton Caldwell
Humeston Clark
Jacob
Promise City
Gordon
Casa Seymour Latimer
C. M
Humeston Lent
Bert
Promise City Moss
J. Me
Sewal Porter
D. Be
Lineville Shell
L. B
Clio Snyder
C. Me
Corydon Sillnetter
Russell Beam
Allerton Bettis
C. C
Allerton Blakey
E. W
Russell Denton
A. L
Corydon Farris
A. A
Seymour Box
Benal Morey
W. L
Humeston Mehls
Seymour Morrett
Corydon Ripper
F. H
Seymour Stromsten
J. M
Corydon Snyder
D. F
Cambria Sinclair
W. T
Humeston Ballman
M. E
Corydon Swen, Peter
Corydon West, Charles
Seymour
Talented Student Milo Buchanan Featured in Kansas City Post
Milo Buchanan, former Humeston boy and Manual High senior, is highlighted as a gifted student. He served as assistant director of a large concert band at the California exposition, plays twelve instruments, has vaudeville experience, excels in journalism, leads the Manual band, and produced a clever minstrel show at school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Kansas City Post
Milo Buchanan
Manual
Apollonian Society
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Humeston Bay
S Ae
Kansas
L. K. Dore
Des Moiies
Steninger
Endeavor Society
Blues
Financial Department
Methodist Episcopal Chtrcs
Hutchinson
Hutchinson & Son
Des Moines Casket Co
Ares
Patek
Ridei
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