Man Tries Hanging Near Garden Grove. Dies After Rescue
A despondent man identified as James Peterson from near Leon attempted suicide by hanging three miles southwest of town last Thursday. After being cut down, he remained unconscious and later died Saturday. He carried about one hundred dollars, mostly in his shoes, and had recently lost his wife. He had stopped at the Hotel Humeston and later fled toward Garden Grove, seeking a rope before using a halter to string himself to a telegraph pole. Authorities and locals intervened, transporting him to town and to his home of interment in Leon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humeston
Garden Grove
Earl Keller
Charley Johnson
Keller's
Messrs
Johneon, Kelller
Ed. Grimsley
McCul-loch
Marshal Rutledge
George
S. A. Akes
Leon
The Old Year Passes Brightly for Humeston
The year 1906 closed with a bright record for Humeston and its people. Fields yielded a bountiful harvest, health was generally good, and business prospects were solid. A. L. Barker, Safety Gaslight salesman, visited Milo and sold seven light plants with fixtures similar to those at Reid's Hotel and the City Meat Market, reflecting current satisfaction with the lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humeston
A. L. Barker
Milo
C. L. Hart
Reid
City
Poultry Show Thrives With Home Exhibitors Dominating
The Fourth Annual Wayne County Poultry Association show drew about 500 specimens, with 394 paid entries. Judge Sheinbarger scored many birds. home exhibitors won Humphrey specials and top time. Outside exhibitors from Iowa, New York, and local towns competed across many breeds, earning numerous firsts and pens in Barred Rocks, Buff Orpingtons, White Rocks, Wyandottes, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County Poultry Association
Humphrey
Sheinbarger
Earl Davison
Ralph Dotts
New York
Iowa
Roberts Bros
Farragut
F. Helmick
W. HH. Sutrun
Will L. Buffum
Leroy
Bert Ballon
Axsr
Wayne Davis
Allerton
Kinney Miller
San . Mal
Matt Dommer
B. Wishiacrer
Coryden
W. J. Mather
Lamoni
Poultry Show Honors at Humeston Produce Co Event
Henry Middlebrook and many breeders awarded for top fowl in Asiatic American and bantam classes. Prizes include Best pen Barred Plymouth Rocks George King $1000 and multiple awards for Wyandottes Leghorns and Buff Cochins. Judges include H T Smith and L Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humeston
Elmer Morey
Geo. Moser
Harley Northrup
A. L. Barker
Merrill Mallinnix
J. W. McCoy
H.T. Smith
O. A. Walters
F. FE. Parker
O. E. Mendenhall
S. Collins
Delbert
Richard
C. C. Boree
Henry Joy
Mot Carter
Geo. King
Lou Carter
Ellsworth McCullough
Daryll Giardner
W. H Inabnet
S. L. Robinson
J. J. Hasbrouck
W. J
Peyler
Henry Middlebrook
W. Y. Reynolds
Harry Thomas
Louis Taylor
Henry Hasbrouck
T. King
Leo Mozer
Fred Rinkler
SB. L. Reta
Dr. HT. Smith
L. Robinson
Humeston Produce Co
Plymouth Rocks
George King
Mell Carter
Delbert Richard
Wyandottes
Matt Dummer
Turker
J J. Hasbrouck
Derby notable John Wolverton dies after long illness
John Wolverton, an esteemed Derby resident born near Ly more Ohio on February 14, died Monday evening after a brief illness of complications. He had been in poor health for some time but remained active until a few days before death. Henry Middlebrook and L Robinson noted his passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wolverton
L. Robinson
Derby
Pullet
Mr. Wolverton
Lymore
Ohio
Union in estate marked by 1852 ceremony at Last Chance
A wedding union in the estate to Rebeca J. A wineheart on August 9, 1852. The article recalls early moves to Garden Grove and Leroy, and notes the couple's children Dora Wratt J. Ko Walter Wolverton mourning their father and husband. Funeral services followed at the Christian church with lodge members in charge, and interment at Last Chance cemetery. The piece also highlights Wayne County Poultry Association officers elected the prior week and Burlington Railroad speed restrictions imposed to protect passenger safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebeca J. A Wineheart
Usey
Lava
Garden Grove
A Fsh
Clarke County
Leroy
Derby Tefe
Dora Wratt
J. Ko
Walter Wolverton
Jefe Te
Christian Church
Josph Markin
Welte Tehock
A Fo
A. M. Lodge
Woodburn
Wayne County Poultry Cistion
Jon
C.F. Culingsee
Ivan Hasbrouck
W. J. Taylor
H. T. Smith
L. Robinson
O. EL Mendenhall
Sires
Eve
Morey
N. Kipper
Commission to revise chaotic town school laws
State superintendent asks legislature to appoint a commission of a senator and representatives to harmonize the town school laws. He cites serious defects and conflicts in current statutes and vows a personal effort to place the laws in intelligible form. Ex. carload of bobsleds referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stateuperintendent of Public Instruction
Lews
Riggs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Black Langshans
B.S. Walker
Buff Orpingtons
S. FP
Helmick
F. E. Parker
Lon Carter
Mel Carter
Ellsworth McCo Wgh
Buff Rocks
Collins
Or. E. Mendenhail
White Rocks
Dr. W
Mather
G. Sires
L. Wyandottes
C. C. Boyce
Partridge Wyandotte
W. Wyandotte
Bert Balion
Hameston
Wyandottas
Bylvester Taylor
W. HL Sutton
Buff Cochin
Harlie Northrup
W. Leghorns
James Eveland
W. H. Snabnet
Hall Garton
C. Br. Leghorns
Farl Davison
Buff C. Bantams
Leo Thomas
Darrell Gardner
Robinson
Cocker White C. Bantams
Brenz- Tarker
Trio Wood
Hasbrouck
Cnekerel
Ubaris Wisharyer
Public School
Old Drake
Young Drake
W. Jo. Taylor
Rig Chet Frye
the Poultry Association
Burlington
Daniel Willard
Willan
Iowa Cereal Mills
Ben
Grant Club
Des Moines
George A. Wells
Dealers Associaion
Agricultural College At
Ames
Towa
Holden
Professor Halden
Iis
Curtis
Wells
Grain Dealers” Association
McCulloch Hardware Co
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