Fatal shaft accident and a second death at Chariton mine
A third serious accident in a week at the Central Iowa Fuel Company mine near Chariton killed miner Fred Plows aged twenty. He was crushed while repairing a belt as the cage descended. Plows lived in Tucas county. his mother is Mrs. William Plows of Lucas. Another driver Stanley Cobinsky was instantly killed when a car ran over him in the same mine. his neck was broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Iowa Fuel Company
Chariton
Fred Plows
Plows
Mr. Plows
Tucas County
William Plows
Lucas
Stanley Cobinsky
Garden Grove Corn Club Dinner at Lady Amber Inn
The Garden Grove Corn club will hold a dinner at the Lady Amber Inn on Saturday February 7. Dinner starts at one o clock followed by a short program featuring a sale by Mrs Ei J Lovett recitations by Miss Willa Throck Morton and Blanche Monroe and readings of James Whitcomb Riley by Rev J G Dulig Tickets cost 50 cents and reservations should be made with secretary W D Smith by January 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Grove Corn Club
Lady Amber Inn
Garden Grove
J. Lovett
Willa Throckmorton
Blanche Monroe
James Whitcomb Riley
J. G. Dulig
W. D. Smith
P. E. O. Chapter AN Inspection At Mrs McKibben Home
The triennial inspection of P. E. O. chapter AN was held at Mrs. F. T. McKibben's home. State inspector Louisa N. Henley of Grinnell attended and praised chapter AN's condition. A social hour followed with pineapple whip, cake, and coffee. nearly all members were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapter AN
P. EB. O. Society
F. T. McKibben
Louisa N. Henley
Grinnell
Dentist to Attend Southeastern Dental Meeting in Keokuk
Dr R C Kestler will attend the Southeastern Dental Association convention in Keokuk on February 4 and 5. He plans to travel Tuesday afternoon and return Thursday after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Kestler
Southeastern Sow Dental Association
Keokuk
Local Family Notices From Chariton and Minburn
Mrs. H C Watson and daughter Grace of Chariton attended the funeral of W T Black on Wednesday. The Misses Mabel and Florence Hinchliff visited Minburn Thursday with the family of their brother Dr James Hinchliff.
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H.C. Watson
Grace of
Mount Ayr Beats Humeston High In Home Basketball Clash
Mount Ayr High School defeated Humeston on their home floor with a 38 to 23 final score after leading 16 to 15 at halftime. The Mount Ayr lineup pressed early and maintained the advantage with hard play and effective teamwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humeston
Mount Ayr
Mount Ayr Independent
Humeston Boys
Mount Ayr Boys
Profitable Apple Orchard Run By Iowa Grower
C E Mincer of Premont county Iowa owns about sixty acres of orchards with twelve acres of Jonathan apples bought for 3200 dollars. He reports yearly fruit sales of 3200, 8700, and 3500 dollars and claims a 60 percent net profit after costs. His farming includes frost protection using crude oil fire pots stored in a cement vat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E Mincer
Premont County
Iowa
Jonathan
Mincer
Wallaces
Mardis to Repair Court House After Clock Damage
The board of supervisors has employed Alex Mardis to repair damages in the court house from a clock mechanism incident. The county let a cement contract for county work to Corydon Lumber Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Alex Mardis
Court House
Corydon Lumber Co
Merchants Look Ahead After a Bright 1913
Businessmen praise 1913 as a strong year and predict 1914 will be better. They note reduced post holiday dullness and expect a solid spring trade with commerce staying robust throughout the year.
Band Plans Princess Concert This Spring
A band will present a concert at the Princess in March or April with additional entertainment. Rehearsals occur twice weekly as the group progresses well under the direction of Charles Hameston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hameston
Finch to Move to Town After Farm Closing Out
TH I Finch will hold a closing out sale next Tuesday at his farm five and three quarters miles west of town. He has rented the farm to J Glauson and will move to town with his son to occupy the Finch property in the neat part of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TH. I. Finch
J. Glauson
Finch
I Dare Not Hoard Gold For Wealth of Self
Poem by Robert R. Carrell expresses a creed of helping others over amassing wealth. The speaker rejects cold material gain and vows to aid family and community, finding joy in music, friendship, and meaningful deeds rather than stocks or bonds.
Corydon Ledger Digest of Local Notices and Legal Actions
A. J. Draper appointed administrator of the late B. T. Jared estate. John R. Allen of Corydon turns 90 on Jan 16 and receives $100 from friends. Charles McMurry buys J. N. King’s Corydon farm for 122 per acre. rock railway right of way payment totals 6,100, farm sold for 16,600. J. L. Girdner sues Rock Island Railroad for 30,000 in damages after Lineville wreck. he was injured and burned, bedridden for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Allen
Corydon
Mr. Allen
Wayne County
Masonic Lodge
J. N. King
Charles McMurry
Rock Island and
Burlington Railways
Marriage Licenses Issued By County Clerk Selby
County Clerk Selby reports licenses issued to Fred Lindow and Lacy Lucile Robinson, Alice Williams and Ufa Garton, Earl Kinser and Chloie Ferren, Walter Tickman and Stella Surbaugh, with ages shown for several pairs.
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Selby
Fred Lindow
Lacy Lucile Robinson
Alice Williams
Ufa Garton
Chloie Ferren
Walter [Tickman
Stella Surbaugh
Iowa Does Its Share In Farm Wealth And Dairy Tour
Iowa leads in farm land value per owner operated properties and crop acreage with a 1909 crop value of 314.7 million dollars while ranking high in animal sales and per acre value. A Burlington dairy special from Humeston on February 14 will showcase dairy demonstrations and expert guidance, arriving 10 30 a m and leaving 4 07 p m.
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Iowa
Waterloo
Towa
Illinois
Union
Texas
Missouri
New Jersey
Burlington Dairy
Humeston
State Dairy Association
Burlington Railroad
Birthday Dinner Hosted by Mrs Moser with Friends
Mrs. Matt Moser hosted a birthday dinner Friday for a small group of friends. Mrs. Bristor provided a piano reception with several selections. Guests included Mrs. Ben Byrum Mrs. Floyd Garrett Mrs. J. G. Bristor Mrs. W. C. Eaton Mrs. W. G. Stevens and Revington Conner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Moser
Bristor
Ben Byrum
Floyd Garrett
J. G. Bristor
W. C. Eaton
W. G. Stevens
Revington Conner
Judge H K Evans Seeks Re nomination in Third Judicial District
Des Moines papers report Judge H K Evans of Corydon has filed for nomination papers and will seek renomination to be the judge of the third judicial district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
H. K. Evans
Corydon
Third Judicial District
Ox Carts and Farm Sales
A nostalgic column notes the shift from ox carts to six cylinder cars for farm sales advertising. It argues that newspapers now spread word faster and more widely than placards, urging owners to use papers for auction notices to maximize bids and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracklesa Prairies
When You Pay Your Taxes
When you go to pay your taxes take plenty of money along and a good supply of good nature. Taxes are being paid early this year, perhaps to liquidate expenses for the next twelve months. The treasurer is performing his duty, not a criminal, and railroads’ contributions may prompt further thought on tax burden.
Eighth District Boys Seek Naval Academy Appointments
Two vacancies at the United States Naval Academy will be filled this spring from the Eighth Iowa District. Examinations will be in February and April for physically qualified applicants aged sixteen to twenty. High school education or equivalent required. For full details contact AH M Towner M C Washington DC and apply promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Iowa Congressional District
AH. M. Towner
M. C
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C
Annual School Election Set for March Ninth
The annual school election will be held on March 9 as required by law. Terms for directors Dr. H. T. Smith and J. P. Gunzenhauser, and district treasurer Bert McCulloch, expire. Directors serve three years, treasurer two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Smith
J .P. Gunzenhauser
Bert McCulloch
Inheritance Tax Appraisers Appointed by Judge Evans
Judge H. K. Evans of Corydon named prominent citizens as collateral inheritance tax appraisers for Wayne County. Appraisers include T. B. Moore of Humeston, Teegarden of Corydon, and A. M. Draper of Seymour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Evans
Corydon
Wayne County
T. 8. Moore
Humeston
Las
Teegarden
A. M. Draper
Seymour
Personal News Items From Humeston Area
Local society notes list visits and greetings among residents of Leon Cambria Corydon Humeston and nearby towns. People mentioned include Fred M Kyner A D McCulloch Hattie McCart Mable Marsh J Herbert Park Bernice Hines Etna Post George Gardner Kenneth Kirby Etna Post Des Moines visitors and other relations with several weeks to come. The entry also notes a Princesa dance with Gardiner orchestra and a bank staff re elects Bert McCulloch as cashier TL R Goff assistant cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trome State Bank
Bert McCulloch
TL. R. Goff
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lucas County
Quincy
Hugh Ulm
Quincey, Til
Quincy Whig
Hugh
Kootchie
Chet Frye
Chesterfield Ott
Ott
Corn Club
P. E. O. Inspection
Simwens Or
W. H. Buck
A. D McCullogh
J. T Hinehliff
Hilmer Richman
J. J. Hasbrouck
W. A. Buck
J.K. Young
Miss Sadie
A. T. Taylor
Frank Williams
Jennie McRae
J.J. Hasbrouck
Henry Hasbrouck
Mardis
Robert R. Carrell
A. J. Draper
B. T. Jared
Judge Evans
Fred M. Kyner
Leon
C. G. Summer of
Cambria
Mary Ford
A. D. McCulloch
Hattie McCart
Mable Marsh
A.F. Place of
van Wert
J. Herbert Park
Burlington
Bernice Hines
S. 8. Wright
Frank Pulley
Derby
Hugh Reece
Taylor
Ottumwa
I. N. Bowen
J. M. Troxel
D. W. Morgan
B. W. Trissler
T. J. Kirby
Carthage
A. P. Kirby
Etna Post
G. H. Dennis
Garner
Lows Falls
George O. Gardner
Kenneth
A. P. Bloemsma
Hiteman
W. W. Zimmerman
Lineville
A. F. Wella
F. J. Raymond
the Excelsior
George Davis
Blakesburg
Priday
Dave Ulm
J. S. Ulm
Memphis
A. A. Ulm
Randolph, Neb
Princesa
Gardinter Orchestra
John Folks
Kelso
Wash
John Sayers
Charles Dennis
Ray Surbaugh
O. E. Mendenhall
Surbaugh
Cedar Falls
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Mesdamea Alva
C.S
Floyd Humeston
FP. F. Farr
Niewera
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