Local Humeston News Highlights And Social Notes
The holiday trade in Humeston was strong with merchants displaying a wide range of goods. The Simpson College Ladies Glee Club gave an acclaimed concert at the Opera House. Oscar Chase’s condition worsened, per a telegram from Spokane. Social guests at the Miller dinner included the Moores, Wood, Becker, and the Millers. Beginning January 1 the Humeston Telephone Exchange will require callers to identify themselves before connections on country lines. J K Richard left to become head salesman for J L Kettler Co. in Burlington, expected January first’s departure.
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Humeston
Ladies’ Glee Club
Simpson College
Opera House
Humeston Telephone Exchange
J. K. Richard
J. L. Kettler & Co
Burlington
Richard
Rural Route Carrier Appointments Listed for Humeston Iowa
Rural Route Examiner Morgan Griswold will visit Humeston Iowa on January 2 1904 at 11 o'clock to hear applicants for appointment as Rural Route carriers to fill vacancy on Route No 1 James L Berry P M
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Morgan Griswold
Humeston
Iowa
James L. Berry
P. M
Christmas Quiet, Yet Cheerful With Vaudeville Prospects
A cold zero degree Christmas kept people indoors though good humor and holiday spirit remained. Street activity was sparse while meetings on wind swept corners showed polite Christmas kindness. Ali, Hunter and Ali vaudeville trio dazzled audiences in distant cities and earn high praise for refined acts. Humeston hosts their first local appearance in January, promising wonder and top quality performances.
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Ali
Hunter
Harness maker thanks patrons after sale in Hameston
To the Public. Having sold out my harness business in Hameston to G. M. Davis of Indian olla, Town, I thank my old patrons for the liberal trade in the past two years. Davis is a lifetime practical harness maker and can craft anything from harness leather. Come in and meet a generous welcome. F.S Casepot.
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Hameston
G. M. Davis
Indianolla
Mr. Davis
F.S Casepot
The Poultry Show at Humeston Gains Wide Interest
The first annual Wayne County Poultry and Pet Stock Exhibition held at Humeston last week drew over a hundred entries from local breeders and abroad. Exhibits included chickens turkeys ducks geese bantams and white rabbits, making the event highly instructive and popular with promoters praising the attendance and success. A Citizen sign-off adds a humorous note on self control.
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Wayne County Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Humeston
FARMER BURNS to wrestle Murray at Humeston January 22 1904
Champion catch as catch can wrestler of the world FARMER BURNS travels from Big Rock Iowa to Humeston for a three falls out of five match under Police Gazette rules. He will lecture on muscle development before the bout and warn that liquor and tobacco harm health. Special trains via K and W and C B Q will run for the event.
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Humeston
Mr. Burns
Iowa
Big Rock
Burns
Hameston
Murray
Middle-Aweight Wrester
Michigan
Police Gazette
Mrs Fletcher dies at home in Tingley Iowa
Airs Isaac M Fletcher obituary notes sudden December 19 death from strangulated hernia at Tingley Iowa. Born February 7 1860 in Poughkeepsie New York she moved with her parents to Hampton and later to Humeston. Survived by four children three daughters Julia Florence Mae and son Howard. Funeral held December 21 at Humeston and a service at Tingley the following day. Her life described as modest faithful and a spiritual force inspiring others.
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Isaac M. Fletcher
Mrs. Fletcher
Tingley
Iowa
Cora P. King
B King
Hampton
Poughkeepsie
Presbyterian Church
Isaac M. Bietener
United Presbyterian Church
Fletcher
Julia R
Charles Henry
Florence C
Mae
Howard K
Win
John Williamson
Humestos
Humeston
G. H. Putnam
Congregational Church
Lfe
Earth
Cambria Social Notes and Local Visits Include Christmas Worthies
Mrs Cora Wilkey and Mrs Amy Parris visited Corydon while Mr and Mrs Bailey of Corydon were Cambria visitors. Arthur Evans of Weldon visited with his brother’s family over Sunday. A child of Mr and Mrs Haze north of Cambria was buried in Cambria cemetery last Monday. Alva Villa and Claude Garton are sick. John Gardner and family spent Christmas in Humeston. Roy Canfield visited Last Chance. The Garton sisters from L roy stayed with relatives around Cambria. Miss Lucy Binford spent Sunday in Humeston with her aunt. The Garton sisters from Gernett and Myrie returned from Pella college for Christmas. The union Christmas tree at the M Q church on Christmas Eve was well received with gifts distributed. A tree also stood at Hogue schoolhouse and Miss Emma Garton hosted a tree for nephews and nieces. Mr Clay of Jamison visited with his daughter Mrs Willard Rush. Mrs Dicks visited Corydon over Christmas and attended the Baptist cantata. A No 1 farm of 205 acres to rent by R L Bots.
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Cora Wilkey
Amy Parris
Corydon
Bailey
Cambria
Arthur Evans
Weldon
Haze
Alva, Villa
Claude Garton
John Gardner
Humeston
Roy Canfield
Garton
L- Roy
Lucy Binford
G. P. McNayith Gernett
Myrie
Eli Wood
Pella College
M. QT
Hogue
Emma Garton
Mr. Clay
Jamison
Willard Rush
Baptist Church
Christmas Holiday Rail Fare Sale 1903 04
Burlington Route offers round trip tickets for Dec 24 25 31 and Jan 1 within 200 miles at one and one third fare with a 50 cent minimum. Final limit Jan 4. Continuous passage both ways from sale date. Also ad for Round Oak Steel Ranges by McCulloch & Bean.
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Burlington
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Foltz Bros
K. Worthen, Jeweler
Heck Sanford
Unitedates Money Order
the Parlor Circus
Call At Home State Bank For
F.S. Casebolt
Max Chase
Spokane
Washington
Oscar Chase
David Miler
Carl Moore
John Moore
W. J. Wood
Becker
4. R. Miller
Lou Chapman
Chapman
The
Parker Circus
Cambria News
R. L. Bots
McKiben’s Mammoth Store
McKibbens
McKibben
Rand Lumber Yard
J. W. McCoy & CO
W. H. Sharpnack
Humesten
Poston
McCulloch & Bean
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