Centerville Defeats Locals 41 to 23 in Season Clash
Centerville beat the local high school 41 to 23 on Centerville court. The locals played well but Centerville excelled in the fine points and led from the start. Local lineup included Wilbur Kipper Fred Rinkler Clifford Clark Theo Taylor Arnold Duncan King Porter and Earl Ryan Bubs. The team was accompanied by Miss Georgia Stewart Miss Gretta Taylor Harry Thomas and Lester Hasbrouck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Wilbur Kipper
Fred Rinkler
Clifford Clark
Theo Taylor
Arnold Duncan
King Porter
Earl Ryan
Georgia Stewart
Gretta Taylor
Harry Thomas
Lester Hasbrouck
Humeston Struck by Severe Blizzard in Postwar Week
A record blizzard hit Humeston and surrounding areas Sunday through Monday with NE winds and drifting snow. Temperatures near zero made two days of hardship as railway service suffered extensive delays and crews used extra engines. The storm tracked from the north Pacific into western Kansas, aided by a high pressure system from Saskatchewan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humeston
Mnemory
North Pacific Coast
Kansas
Saskatchewan
Space as advertising merchandise in newspapers
An opinion argues that newspaper space is a saleable advertising product essential to a paper’s survival. It warns against asking for free space for causes and reminds readers the press is a business, not a charity.
County Board Names Allerton News Official Paper
At a special Corydon meeting the Allerton News was chosen as the county's third official paper, joining The Times-Republican and Wayne County Democrat. The News and the Leader and Democrat of Seymour settled a contest in favor of The News. W L Daugherty of Allerton awarded a three month groceries contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Corydon
Allerton News
Times-Republican
Wayne County Democrat
News
Leader
Democrat
Seymour
W.L. Daugherty
Allerton
Cow Attacks Woman in Barn Lot. Dog Saves Her
Mrs J F McGuire escaped serious harm after a cow attacked her in the barn lot while she examined the cow and calf. The family dog arrived at the crucial moment and frightened the animal, sparing further injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. McGuire
Change to Australian ballot for school elections
The school election in Humeston adopts the Australian ballot law for all independent districts. Terms of Dr H T Smith and J P Gunzenhauser eight directors and Bert McCulloch treasurer expire. candidates must file petitions by seven days before election, ballots printed without party marks, and voting conducted under state laws as applicable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humeston
H. T. Smith
J. P. Gunzenhauser
Bert McCulloch
State of
Iowa
Houser and Kirchner Couple Married at Benton Farm Home
Jesse Houser and Mina Kirchner of Benton township wed at Leon in a ceremony at Rev. Gus J. Fansher’s M E church ministr y home. The couple will reside on a farm with many friends wishing them happiness and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Houser
Mina Kirchner
Benton Township
Leon
Gus J. Fansher
M. E. Church
Houser
D. T. Lyon Injured in Icy Fall
D T Lyon suffered a fractured knee after slipping on the icy sidewalk west of Hutchinson Son's store on Thursday. Dr. H T Smith attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. T. Lyon
Hutchinson & Son
H. T. Smith
Broad way Jones Opens in New Era This Week
Opening chapters of Broad way Jones appear in the New Era this week bringing humor to readers. The weekly feature promises lighthearted episodes and a lively narrative style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway Jones
Hogs Sell Fast From Corydon Farm In Record Sale
One hundred thirty head of hogs nine months old weighed 255 pounds sold for 872 dollars to Chicago buyers. Manager Charles Wray notes only one dog lost this year. Dr. and Mrs. J N McCoy attended the Knights of Pythias jubilee in Washington DC as Iowa delegates. W E Dennis returns to Corydon County. he is a jeweler with Walker Drug Co. The State Savings Bank of Millerton opens April 1, with 12 000 dollars capital. Thatcher presides, Markley cashier, and a 19 bank count for Wayne County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Miller, White & Co
Corydon
Charles Wray
J. N. McCoy
Knights of Pythias
Washington, D. C
Iowa
Wayne County
Thatcher
A. W. Markley
Perkins
R. Youngblood
C. J
J. G. Markley
C. Samuelson
W. L. Alexander
E. W. Blakley
George Buoy
Gus J. Carlson
A. V. Carlson
H. E. Cutler
H. H. Carter
A. L. Denton
Robert Denton
L. H. Goodell
Olive Gibbs
Charles Krose
C. L. McMurtry
J. M. Morrett
C. L. Mumma
J. W. Prather
H. Perkins
C. B. Stark
C. A. Samuelson
B. G
Teachers Are Entertained at Stewart Home
A pleasant weekend occurred at Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Stewart’s north east of Leon. Miss Georgia and fellow teachers Miss Nessen Campbell and McCulloch visited from Humeston, arriving by early train on February 14. They enjoyed sleighing and hospitality before returning to school duties Sunday afternoon.
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Leon
J. T. Stewart
Georgia
Nessen
Campbell
McCulloch
Stewart
Humeston
Johnsons Sell 80 Acre Cambria Farm for 7100
Mr and Mrs Ernest Johnson sold their 80 acre Cambria farm to John Snook for 7100 dollars at 88 75 per acre. They paid 80 per acre three years ago and plan to move next week to the Dr B Walker 160 acre farm near Corydon. Washington township laments their departure.
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Ernest Johnson
Cambria
John Snook
Dr. B. 8. Walker
Corydon
Washington Township
Mrs. Johnson
Choir Plans Midweek Service and March 8 Dr. Thompson Visit
Church announces weekly midweek service starting Wednesday at 7 30 PM to strengthen church life. Dr. Thompson will conduct the Quarterly conference Sunday morning at 9 30 AM after attending Sunday evening events. A special Men theme The Experiences of a Man will lead the first meeting with male quartet providing music. Women and men invited.
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Thompson
Taxes Due and Penalties for Delinquency in 1914
A circular from the state auditor outlines due dates for taxes to County Treasurer J. C. Moore. Delinquency begins March 1, with options to pay one half before April 1 and the remainder by September 30 without penalty. Missing the second half triggers penalties from October 1. If the first half is unpaid by April 1, the tax becomes fully due with penalties from March 1. The 1914-15 Entertainment Course is planned by Humeston Chautauqua Association with Century Lyceum Bureau providing five acts for $230 and $1.50 tickets. about 135 season tickets sold. The lineup includes Charles Howard Plattenburg, Maude Stevens Concert Company, Old Kentucky Jubilee Quartet, Edward Elliott in character portrayals, and the Harp Entertainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of the Auditor of State
J. C. Moore
Century Lyceum Bureau of Chicago
Humeston Chautauqua Association
Charles Howard Plattenburg
Maude Stevens
Hog Cholera Ravages Iowa Hogs Across Counties
Statewide hog losses from cholera totaled 2,827,907 hogs over the year with a value of 33,720,056 dollars. Wayne county suffered a large share and Sioux county saw a 71 percent loss with 103,765 hogs dead. Senator Kenyon introduced a bill to curb the annual toll.
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Wayne County
Iowa
Allamakee County
Sioux County
Kenyon
Frye and Sherburne Plan Montana Home Pursuit
Mrs. Mary A. Frye and daughter Mrs. Adda Sherburne intend to move to Montana next month to establish a home. Frye drew claim No. 4502 in the Fort Peck Indian reservation and will seek to prove up the land from the Glasgow drawing of September 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Frye
Adda Sherburne
Montana
Obituary for Mrs. J. L. Berry in Humeston Iowa
Mrs. J L Berry died suddenly from apoplexy and a funeral was held at the Congregational church in Humeston. Rev D H Howry led services with Rev R B Sheppard assisting, School dismissed for the mother of Miss Mare Berry, and interment at Humeston cemetery. Born February 6 1858 in Morristown Ohio she moved to Chariton and then Humeston area. survived by husband James L Berry ten children ten grandchildren and siblings. transferred from Presbyterian to Congregational church in 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Berry
James J. Berry
Congregational Church
D. H. Howry
R. Burton Sheppard
M. E. Church
Mare Berry
Humeston
Berry
Laura May Barry
Morristown
Ohio
Iowa
Chariton
James L. Berry
Charles Roberts
St. Elizabeth
Canada
Willis EK. Berry
M.S. Love
Dorothea
Earl
Des Moines
H. L. Berry
Cooper
W. J. Morgan
L. R. Fulkerson
William Hoadley
Mystic
Russell Drake
Mount Ayr
Charles Moon
Kellerton
Hailie Hatcher
Russell
Frank and
Iva Youtsey
Thomas Ashby
Knoxville
J. W. Roberts
Joe Wolverton
Leroy
Aged Man Injured by Fall in Clay Township
John Fey, a pioneer resident of Clay township aged eighty six, slipped on frozen ground Wednesday and fractured his leg at the thigh. Dr. George McCulloch gave the necessary medical attention.
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John Fey
Clay Township
Fey
George McCulloch
Local Personal News Highlights From Weldon Area
L H Goff of Weldon visited his son L R Goff over Sunday. W E E Johnson buys Lafe Rutledge lunch room and takes possession. Henry Rice returns from Centerville visiting daughter Mrs Harlin Sires. R E H Brant of Derby travels home from Quincy with E W Gray family. Mr and Mrs W A McCluskey of Des Moines visit J F Ault in Weldon. Miss Helen Rushing returns from Osceola to Weldon. Mrs H D Hines, Bernice and baby visit sister Mrs S S Wright at Corydon. Brant family of Garden Grove called by Perry Wolverton's illness. Miss Anna Pollard of Leroy visits J R Goff. Pollard family moving to Wyoming. Nominations papers for H M Towner circulated. Towner seeks reelection. J F Ault returns from Kewanee after death of her mother J A Clark. E H Alexander of Leon visits C M McGuire. funeral of Mrs James L Berry attended. T G Hyde and F M Kyner attend Town Retail Hardware convention in Des Moines. Mina Kirchner of Bentonville to marry Jesse Houser. Kirchner visits Harriets Crosby. Woman's Guild of Congregational church to meet. ten cent lunch, all invited. R C Hoadley of Garden Grove Express and Weldon American visits New Era. Elsie Beakler returns from Quincy to accept Mount Pleasant millinery job. G W Draper family selling hotel at Cambria and preparing to move to Roland, Sask. Daryl Gardner takes civil service exam for mail clerk. 110 contestants. Jay Dennis also takes exam in Des Moines. Dr George McCulloch reports Perry Wolverton improving after thrombus attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Rushing
Wallace Hicks
Osceola
H. D. Hines
Bernice
Wright
Corydon
P. Brant
Garden Grove
Perry Wolverton
Anna Pollard
Leroy
J. R. Goff
Pollard
Pine Bluff
Wyo
H. M. Towner
Tudge Towner
J. F. Ault
Kewanee
Ill
J. A. Clark
E. H. Alexander
Leon
C. M. McGuire
James L. Berry
T. G. Hyde
Fred M. Kyner
Des Moines
Town Retail Hardware Association
Mina Kirchner
Bentonville
Harriet Crosby
Miss Kirchner
Jesse Houser
Woman’s Guild of the
Congregational Church
A. D. McCulloch
Elsie Beakler
Quincy
Mount Pleasant
G. W. Draper
Cambria
Rolan
Sask
Canada
Daryl Gardner
Civil Service
Jay Dennis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Humeston High Quintette
Humeston and
E. Johnson Sells
Methodist Notes
Epworth
L. H. Goff of
Weldon
L. R. Goff
W. EE. Johnson
Henry Rice
Harlin Sires
R. E H. Brant
Derby
E. W. Gray
W. A. McCluskey
Kewanee, Ill
R. C. Hoadley
Garden Grove Express
Weldon American
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