Merry Christmas Reflections From Humeston 1915
Christmas day in Humeston was celebrated warmly with family gatherings and a white winter scene. Business paused, rural carriers faced heavy parcel post, churches hosted well received programs, and public schools closed until January 3 as residents wished happiness and prosperity for the new year.
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Humeston
Happy Family Board
Une Dle Sam
Christian
Baptist
Congregational
M. E
Here There and Everywhere Highlights and Local Notes
Capt Littell of Corydon celebrated his 80th birthday on December 19. The Woodbury & Fisher store in Weldon was entered with $300 worth of merchandise stolen. James R. Bowsher of Leon announced his candidacy for delegate from the Eighth district to the Republican National Convention in Chicago on June 7. Colonel Hepburn of Clairnda, ill for weeks, has approved greatly and spent. Corydons Christmas celebration was a splendid success with a tree and music. Evangelistic meetings at Clanton by Luther Knox Peacock and band netted more than 300 new converts and a free will offering over $1200.
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Wom Littell
Corydon
Woodbury & Fisher
Weldon
James R. Bowsher
Leon
Eighth
Chicago
Jane
Clanton
Luther Knox Peacock
Evangelist Peacock
Billy Sunday
Births Report Three New Arrivals in Local Families
A nine pound son was born to Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Bibby on Wednesday, mother and son are doing nicely. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. E. E. H. Jones on December 18, mother and babe are well. Friends report a daughter to Rev. and Mrs. R. Barton Sheppard of Boone on December 21, seven pounds two ounces, Frances Louise Sheppard. Rev. Sheppard was formerly pastor of the local M. E. church.
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F. TL. Bibby
iMrs. EE. H. Jones
Babe
R. Barton Sheppard
Boone
Frances Louise Sheppard
Sheppard
M. E. Church
Helped With Holiday Rush
D. G. Gardner served as additional mail clerk on train numbers 14 and 15 during a busy week, aiding the holiday rush.
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D. G. Gardner
Mrs L Schecter Dies After Long Illness In Humeston
Mrs L Schecter aged ninety nine died Tuesday evening at her Humeston home after months of declining health. Born November 10, 1836 in West Virginia she moved with family to Illinois then to Humeston in 1875. She married J Schecter in 1872 and had three children. Funeral Thursday at 10 with Rev Wilson officiating. interment in Humeston cemetery.
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L. Schecter
Humeston
Julia Scheeter
West Virginia
Methodist Church
Dolliver
Senator Dolliver
Towa
Schuyler County
Tlinois
Hancock County
L. 8. Clothier
Lueis County
Schecter
Lee A Morgan
Cambria
Charles Schcter
U Tumeston
Thei Mar Lange Mis
Mis Sehecter
Chariton
Levinotalathen
Richhan Township
Shepa Boone
Wilson
Fire destroys home of Matt Dommer in Clio township
The Dommer residence in Clio township burned on December 18, likely caused by a defective chimney. Much of the furniture was destroyed. Vir Dommer was away when the blaze started. The house, owned by Marian Caldwell Fetate, will not be rebuilt, and Mr Doramer has not decided on his next steps.
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Matt Dommer
Clio Township
Dommer
Marian, Caldwell Fetate
Doramer
Curtis Farmers trades farm near Humeston for Missouri land
Curtis Farmers sold his 240 acre farm four miles west of Humeston to A F Place of Leon. In exchange he received a 260 acre Missouri farm near Keokuk with the land valued at 150 dollars per acre. Mr Farmer and his family will move to Humeston.
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Curtis Farmers
Humeston
A. F. Place of Leon
Missouri
Keokuk
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W. P. Hepburn
Clarinda
Freeds
Chrstnies
Corydons
Court House Yard
NCW
Mrs. L. Schecter Deal
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