Hasbrouck Family Homecoming Party at Princess Theater
On December 29 1918 Mr and Mrs J J Hasbrouck hosted relatives and friends at the Princess Theater in honor of their children Ivan C Hasbrouck Henry P Hasbrouck Lester L Hasbrouck Levi J Carrie F and more. Jenkins Jaze Orchestra provided music and Miss Gretta Taylor played piano. Attendees included families from Cambria Des Moines Humeston and Detroit with generous dinners and late music into the night. The event strengthened family ties and was cherished by the Hasbroucks and Muse family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Hasbrouck
Princess Theater
Ivan C. Hasbrouck
Ares
Henry P
Flint
Michigan
Lester L
Detroit
Mich
Levi J
Carrie F
Mesdames Alion Armstrong
Wilbur Kipper
Humeston
I. C. Hasbrouck
Jenkins Jaze Orchestra
Gretta Taylor
Our City
Chicago
Hasbrouck
Government to return railroads to private ownership March first
President Wilken issued a proclamation delaying railroad regulation actions and delaying surrender of express business to private owners. Bills by Cummins and Esch move toward law after House and Senate harmonization. Government deficit totals $646,960,000 since January 1, 1917, with earnings fluctuating but peaking in the year's second half. A Christmas dinner at the Dunn home ends with a bob sled ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilken
Cummins
Iowa
Senate
Representative Esch
House
Pup
Calkins Family Christmas Day Gatherings
Mr and Mrs L P Calkins hosted Christmas with visiting relatives including Dr and Mrs R Calkins and daughter Maxine plus baby Junior of Osceola Dr and Mrs R Calkins of Fairbury Mr and Mrs Bert Tait and daughter Marian and Hiingis. The day featured games music and a turkey dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Calkins
R. Calkins
Maxine
Baby Junior
Osceola
Bert Tait
Marian
R. ©. Calkins
Fairbury
Hiingis
Christmas Dinner at Musgraves with Many Guests
Mr and Mrs Clarence Musgrave entertained at Christmas dinner with Grphy Coffey Rickert Coffey and families Jim Coffey and others. A decorated room, songs, a Vietrola concert, and Santa handing out tree presents followed by a plentiful dinner and warm wishes for many more happy Christmases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Musgrave
Grphy Coffey
G. B. Rickert
BC. Coffey
Jim Coffey
8. Coffey
Christ
Santa
Santa Claus
Humeston forms shipping association at town hall meeting
The Humeston Shipping Association organized at a Saturday meeting in the town hall with strong attendance. County agent H. F. McQuirloch praised Lucas county success and bylaws were adopted to begin the venture, Hart elected manager. A Christmas dinner followed at Mr. and Mrs. Jont Lowe’s with seventeen in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humeston Shipping Association
H. F. McQulroch
Lucas County
Hip WM
Hart
Orphaned Child Transformed by Near East Relief Aid
A starving motherless boy in Armenia enters a Near East Relief orphanage. a week later a second photo shows him well clothed and fed. The article highlights Turkish cruelty and calls for more American aid to rescue orphaned children in Western Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armenia
Bunny
Eest Hehef
Western Asia
Clothing Drive Seeks Donations for Needy From Churches
A two member from each church relief committee asks residents to leave unused clothing at the New Era office for distribution to those in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Era
Bennett Child Dies After Long Illness In 1915
Baby Bennett son of Mr and Mrs Bennett born February thirteenth 1912 died December twenty eighth 1915 at age seven years ten months fifteen days. He swallowed a nail four years ago and later seemed healthier until rib injury worsened lung damage. He passed away in his father's arms and is buried Cunningham cemetery fourteen miles north of Wameston. Funeral services were held at the family home with prayers for comfort and resurrection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Goth
Cunningham
Wameston
Tennett
Land Sale Records Reflect Steady Prices Across Farms
Land is stil on the wave. B E Rushing lists farm sales in the last five weeks with buyers paying solid prices for acreage. Bert MacCulloch 326 acres at 190 near Weldon. H H C Below 240 acres at 275 near Seymour. Frank Hutchins 160 acres at 175 ten miles south. W A Southerland 115 acres at 150 near Cambria. Ed Fox 117 acres at 145 near Decatur City. Buyers plan homes, indicating land remains a sound investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Rushing
Bert MacCullock
Weldon
HH. C
Seymour
Frank Hutchins
W. A. Southerland
Cambria
Ed Fox
Decatur City
Trappy Thorn Club Meeting At Happy Hour Club
Nineteen members attended a Trappy Thorn Club meeting hosted by Mrs. G C Miller with assistance from Mrs. Chas Kelley. After a welcome, members did fancy work and conversation until 4 30 with a luncheon of chicken pate cranberries olives mashed potatoes coffee and mints. Next meeting set for January 21 with Mrs A B G Kyner and Mrs Bert McCulloch. George Speed returned from a auto trip to St John Kansas to visit parents and plans to move there after mid February. Speed reported strong sales income from farm at 201 per acre and other property selling high. Snowmelt has eased sleighing. stock can graze. Grand Gorge of Iowa Odd Fellows meeting in Des Moines considered building a separate dormitory for the boss Mira. Gus Johnson of Topeka Kansas visited for holidays with son W E and daughter Mrs Annie Morris. Nettie Curie from Des Moines spent Christmas with TW A, niece Miss Helen Wright from Kansas City also visiting. J J Mudgett sent dog Mickey by train to Samantum Kennels in Massachusetts. Judge Williams left for a business trip to Chicago. Mrs Williams and Keith planned to visit overnight with her mother Mrs Lewis in Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Hour Club
G. C. Miller
Chas. Kelley
A. BG. Kyner
Bert McCulloch
Geo. Speed
St. John Kansas
Rs. Speed
George
Ins Farm
Storm and family visit kin across Iowa and Nebraska
Mr and Mrs Lester Storm and their son of Kent Iowa spent two weeks visiting at the Henry Joy parental home and at T G Hyde home. The Storms were joined by Wat ter Storm of Verangie Nebraska and Wayne Storm from Utah who came Wednesday to spend the holiday season at the T C G Hyde home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neva
Pern Rinkler
Des Moines
Atint
Hugh McGhee
Lester Storm
Kent
Iowa
Henry Joy
T. G. Wyde
Watter Storm
Verangie
Nebraska
Wayne
Utah
T. CG. Hyde
R. Calkins
Gierola
L. P. Calkins
RR. C
Fairbury
Derby Hospital
Stier
Mildred
Marjory
Osceola
AC. Frederick
Frederick
Baby
Christmas Church News and Community Notes
A column recaps Christmas services at the Union National Church and local churches with reports on attendance and programs. It mentions a Watch Night service, Sunday School Board elections, a Christmas program by the Christian Church, and a festive tree with gifts. Local residents’ activities, visits, and holiday happenings are noted along with plans for New Year events and church dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arittaim
Windsor
Clarence Flameston
Groenhachk
Prosperan
Ert Wells
Tre Walter Borkey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wompt F. H. Muse Home
Hd Jones
Emery
Mona
Lavarre
Lereen
A. L. Bishop
Sam Henry
Glenn
Ralph
Rex
Lola
Howard
Don
Ernest Miller
Chas. Dicks
Y. H. Muse
Bunn
P. C. Watsabaugh
Bertha Dunn
Madge
Keith
Fay Watsabaugh
Fay Dunn
Homer Place
George Dunn
Gladys
Helen
Jamie
Bob
Flatk
Calkomen
Merry Christmas
Shipping Association Formed
Jont Lowe
Arthur Wright
Kermit
Irene
Leland Lowe
Mitchell
Lewisburg
Claude Wright
Smyrna
Ruth
Harbour of
Creenfield Own
Ls Young
James W. Bog
M Leazer
Allerton
J. M. Wolfe
Francis Matson
Garden Grove
L. Garnett
Kenneth Teater
Niner
Fanning Corydon
Miss Thermaium
Ulm
Wu. Southerland
Donnellson
George McCulloch
Centerville
Medigal Society
McConnell
Teentker
Moulton
J. W. McConnell
Drakesville
Frank Bliss
Wayland
Missouri
Dr. Kestler
Maxine Hicks
3B Rushing
Agnes
Viola Parisho
Nes
Mr Moines
BE. O. Parisho
X. Fockett
Contervile
TL c. Morford
Conti
Trappy Thorn Club
Grand Gorge
Odd
Des
Mason City
Mira
Gus Johnson
Topeka
Kansas
W. E. Here
Annie Morris
Leroy
Nettie Curie
Tlelen Wright
Kansas City
J. J. Mudgett
Mickey
Express
Samantum Kennels
Massachusetts
Judge Wiliams
Peesie
Isivpal
Union Seational
Sundey
Pontius
Alpreadh Ne
Chay
Cmas
Sunda
Huneston
Helen Tucker
J. &. Young
Oboe Baptist Church
Baptist Church
The
Christian Church
Everbody
Christian Cipurcy Viveryone
Childern
Brittain
Priges
Kelen Tucker
Indianola
Reller
Aines
Anlangemis
Mark
Owe
Dani
Hdna Miller
Christus
Waller Beck
Danville
Town
Mrs & C Kestler
Verne
Dorothy
Trias
Chariton
Barbara Alexander
Olive Guinn
MM Mcguire
Louise Kukel
Humeston Senours
Carthage
Alinals
WF Unta Leech
Wiley Mouse
Glen Leech
Chu Dennis
Mr. Dennis
Oscar
Lane
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!