Weldon 1889 Celebration Ends Amid Rain and Crowds
The Weldon celebration on July 5 drew visitors from across the country and many locals. Music by the Garden Grove band, a Humeston train fare tally, and a tug of war win for Decatur over Clark highlighted events before rain ended the program and damaged the band stand. Weldon beat Van Wert 3 to 0 in the ball game before the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon
C. C G. Miller
Humeston
Leroy
Garden Grove
Woodruff
Wayne County Fair Dates Move Up This Year
The Wayne County Fair and Exposition will run August 23 24 26 26 and 27 with earlier dates this year. Costs rise about a third over last year due to higher premiums more fireworks and more free attractions.
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Wayne County
Times-Republican
Eight Drivers Bring Eight Cars From Daze Co to Chicago
L. K. Daze Frank Gardner Cecil MacRae Freeland Shriver Rex Rushing Paul Finch F M Brewer and Jas Evans traveled to Chicago Thursday night for the Daze Motor Co and returned with eight cars arriving here Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Daze Motor Co
L. K. Daze
Frank Gardner
Cecil MacRae
Freeland Shriver
Rex Rushing
Paul Finch
F. M. Brewer
Jas. Evans
Navy Man Transferred Back to Honolulu Posts
Claude Yates stationed in Des Moines for a year is reassigned as pharmacist mate in the Navy with duties in the Suiesine and aviation sections aboard the Navajo. He departs Des Moines via San Francisco soon and will report to Honolulu Sandwich Islands. Nearby, Kay Surbaugh and family fished near Belknap and Soap Creek, scooping two sixteen pound catfish. Eli Gray and family visited Mrs. VanDerley as Gray plans to move from Quincy IL to Des Moines to join the Daily Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Yates
Des Moines
Navy
Honolulu
Sandwich Islands
San Francisco
Kay Surbaugh
J. H. Dennis
Ethel
Belknap
Soap Creek
Eli Gray
Wind damages Jas Chase home and local trees hit
A Monday afternoon wind drove a tree branch into Jas Chase's east town home, causing damage. Three silos were blown down near Derby at Joe Oliver's, Chas Luger's, and the Evans place. Council members were out of town Monday night and a meeting is planned tonight. An ordinance to regulate vehicle speed is under consideration. Henry Mock was called to Biggsville Illinois last Monday by his mother Mrs J L Mock's illness. Red Carlton is covering at Warr Pharmacy during his absence. The Dennis child, two years old last February, fell from a tricycle last Monday and broke an arm, with a paroxysm of whooping cough adding strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Chase
Derby
Joe Oliver
Chas Luger
Evans Place
Henry Mock
Biggsville, Ill
J. L. Mock
Red” Carlton
Warr Pharmacy
Chas
Dennis
Probasco Gault Wedding Hails Quiet Nuptials Near Gault Home
A quiet noonday wedding at the Gault home north of town united Miss Hester T. Gault and Charles F. Probasco with Rev. D Noland officiating. Attendants were Miss Neta Comstock and George Gault. The couple left for their Humeston Iowa home after a brief reception.
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The
Cincinnati Review
Gault
Hester T. Gault
Charles F. Probasco
3D D. Noland
Christian Church
Neta Comstock
George Gault
Harry Gaunt
Cincinnati Public Schools
Armstrong Coal Co
Exline
Humeston
Iowa
Probasca
Cox Nominated for President by Democratic Convention
After a lengthy deadlock at San Francisco the Democratic convention nominated James M. Cox of Ohio for president. The roll resulted Cox 7024s McAdoo 266% and Palmer 1 with final motion to make the nomination unanimous. A recess followed to consult Governor Day on a running mate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Cox
Ohio
San Francisco
Cox
Mc-Adoo
Palmer
Sam B. Amidon
Kansas
Mc- Adoo
Governor Day
Roosevelt Named as Vice Presidential Candidate Hope
Franklin D. Roosevelt was the likely nominee for vice president as endorsements shifted during the late afternoon. The Cox forces gained ground while McAdoo and Meredith supporters folded before completing the forty-fourth ballot, uniting for a unanimous vote. The Iowa delegation initially backed Meredith then switched to McAdoo as their presidential hopes faded.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
McAdoo
Meredith
Cox
McAdoo and Palmer
Iowa
Derby Farmer Lawrence McCann Dies After Stroke
Lawrence McCann a prominent farmer died at his home three miles north of Derby on Tuesday evening after a stroke struck during a funeral that afternoon. He leaves a widow and five children, lived in Lucas county all his life, and was highly esteemed. Funeral Friday at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church with Father O Sullivan in charge, burial in Catholic cemetery.
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Lawrence McCann
Derby
McCann
Lucas County
Sacred Heart Church
Father O’sullivan
Whooping Cough Picnic Near Richman Timber
A Sunday gathering six miles northwest of town brought together Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gibbs and family, Ed Rutledge clan, Mrs. Henry Gerdes party, the Ruchman and Eaton families. After fried chicken and pie, the young swam, girls swung, and adults competed in races and shooting. Mrs. Gibbs won a foot race and mark shooting, while W. C. Eaton led the throwing contest. Eleven attendees carried whooping cough, and the group hopes to make the event annual to combat the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richman Timber
Frank Gibbs
Ivan
Howard
Cees
Mildred
Ed Rutledge
Paul
Kenneth
Henry Gerdes
Wilma
Dean
Jim Ruchman
Raymond
Allen
Eldon
Ho’ Win
W. C. Eaton
Willie
Willard
W. C.’Eaton
Storm Winds Damage Crops and Town
A hard straight wind Monday afternoon battered crops, flattened fields, and hampered harvests. Heavy rain and drifting debris broke branches across streets and damaged several buildings. Instability may prevent corn cultivation and replanting in the area.
Able Children Celebrate Fourth Of July Family Gathering
The Jom Able family and relatives gathered at Roy Able’s home to celebrate July 4 with a noon meal and ample ice cream and cake. Thirty six attendees are listed including Sam and Claude Abel families, Coffeys, Willies, and Williams, with many children and grandchildren. Guests hoped to celebrate together again next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jom Able
Roy Able
Sam Able
Claude Abel
Birdene
Thelma
Gene
Richard
Clyde Coffey
Homer
Glen
Marcis
Boyd Able
Lucile
Jesse Able
Evelyn
Pauline
Willie Able
Maxine
Reva
Alva Williams
Rex
Walter Francisco
Mardelle
Earl
Gladys Coffey
Carsie Wyatt
Mrs Catharine Irwin Dies at 79 in Derby Home
Mrs Catharine Irwin died at her Derby area home on Sunday June 27 1920 after a long illness. She was born September 1 1842 in Marion Indiana and married Andrew Jackson Irwin on November 8 1860. Surviving are husband nine children two daughters predeceased, twenty grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral services were held at Goshen Church with Rev M S Clark officiating and burial in Goshen Cemetery.
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Catharine Irwin
Derby
M. Ss. Clark
Goshen Church
Goshen
Catharine van Voast
Marion
Indiana
Iowa
Andrew Jackson Irwin
Margaret Jane
Mary Blesta
Leona Elizabeth
Clara Sanders
Lucas
Matthew Guy
Hastings
Nebr
Julia Eckleperry
Humeston
Lee F
Norwood
Maude V
Etta A
Joss
Mrs Vaughn Gass of Humeston Dies in Albia
Mrs Vaughn Gass nee Maude Forster dies at Albia Miner's hospital after a weeklong illness from diaphragmatic inflammation following a surgery. A large Humeston Church of Christ crowd honors her with floral tributes as Rev J D Pontius leads the funeral at Albia Cemetery beside her husband's mother. She was sister of Mrs Audace Rouse and wife of the Alla Union editor.
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Vaughn Gass
Humeston
Maude Forster
Albia
Church of Christ
Ufe
J. D. Pontius
Humeston Church of Christ
Gass
Audace Rouse
Alla Union
Ice Cream Social Planned on Cambria Baptist Lawn
Community notices an ice cream social on the Cambria Baptist church lawn Friday evening. Everyone welcome to attend and enjoy refreshments together.
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Cambria Baptist Church
Republican CQ Convention at Corydon Attended by Delegations
The Republican convention at Corydon last Saturday elected A M Jackley temporary chairman and Roy Wolfe temporary secretary. A five member committee was appointed to select ten delegates for the Des Moines state convention and ten for the Cedar Rapids judicial convention. Delegates named include J R Chrisman and A T Doits for the state slate, while Lewis Miles and W Wagner head the judicial group. Resolutions endorsed the national platform and candidate slate, and J S Runyon was named coroner candidate. A rousing speech by H H Carter followed the committee’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
A. T. Dotts
A. M. Jackley
Seymour
Roy Wolfe
W. E H. Tedrow
Des Moines
Mr. Jackley
J. A. Henderson
R. W. Easter
D. &. Moore
C G. Austin
EH. E. Elder
Cedar Rapids
J. R. Chrisman
K. M. LeCompte
D. P. Goodrich
John Meredith
C. W. Steele
J. S Runyon
H. H. Carter
Chicago
Fon
Lewis Miles
Rushing Adopts New Cleaning Machinery
Rushing, a clothing cleaner, installed new equipment including a Daly steam presser extractor and an electric motor driven setup to modernize operations. Mrs. Laura Sires visited the Henry Rice home and works as a bookkeeper in Lincoln. E. S. McConnell leaves for Portales to conduct printing plant business. Carl Collins returns home from Des Moines to recover from a blood poison in his hand.
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R. H. Rushing
Rushing
Laura Sires
Henry Rice
Lincoln
Nebraska
Carl Collins
Des Moines
Pool and Kalkes Couple Wed in Osceola Iowan Town
Albert A. Pool of Humeston and Rosa M. Kalkes of Weldon wed in Osceola on Tuesday June 29, officiated by Justice I E Wirick. They visited by Mr and Mrs Scadden. the bride’s sister, the couple reside in a house west of town owned by Wallace Johnson. They received a charivat Friday night and wish long life and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert A. Pool
Humeston
Rosa M. Kalkes
Weldon
Osceola
Justice I. E. Wirick
Scadden
Wallace Johnson
Deaf couple wed by Rev Morgan in Corydon
In Corydon Rev W A Morgan married a couple who could neither speak nor hear for the first time in his career. The contracting parties are Bodson of Macon County Missouri and Belle Richard Brown of Humeston. County Clerk George W Cox with an interpreter issued the license before the ceremony at the M E parsonage.
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Corydon
W .A. Morgan
Mr. Bodson
Macon County
Belle Richard Brown
Humeston
George W. Cox
M. E. Parsonage
Morgan
Program of County Christian Endeavor Convention at Christan Church
County Christian Endeavor convention program set for Thursday at the Christan church. 9:00 assemble for devotional by Rev Gray, committee appointments, C E History Evelyn Smith, Juniors arrival Amy Vaughn, topics Why Did C E Grow Edith Joy, Music Hameston, China Irene Snyder, Africa Mrs Stubbs, Japan Deis Gardner, gong Irma and Irene Robinson, Damoah Sayings Rev Pontius, Home Endeavor Work Rev Stubbs, Noon tour 200 PM devotional Mrs Coleman, Junior Flour Address Rev Brigham Seymour, Business Session Mrs Pontius Class, Devotional Rev Brigham Humeston, Address Rev Coleman Allerton.
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Christian Endeavor
Christan Church
Gray
C. E
Evelyn Smith
Amy Vaughn
Edith Joy
Hameston
China
Irene Snyder
Africa
Stubbs
Japan
Deis Gardner
Gong Irma
Irene Robinson
Pontius
Home Endeavor
Coleman
Brigham
Seymour
Jiusie Humeston
Rey. Coleman
Allerton
Fourth of July Picnic At Evans Country Home
Thirty relatives and friends gathered at W. R. Evans country home for a July Fourth picnic. The spread included a centerpiece bouquet of red white and blue sweet peas around the stars and stripes. Attendees listed include M. J. Evans and children Perry Iowa F. J. Fry Alba Fry and family Dave Parker Bert Miller Frances Miller May Davis Corydon Mary Evans Ray Williams Victor Benson and families W. Evans and families plus W M Greenlee who had a barber shop re papered after the closed shop. Charley Young noted for the fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Evans
M. J. Evans
Perry
Towa
Ff. J. Fry
Alba Fry
Dave Parker
Bert Miller
Frances Miller
Miss May
John Davis
Cory
Don
Mary Evans
Ray Williams
Victor Benson
W. St. Evans
Democratic Readers Report on Delayed County Convention
The paper notes failure to obtain counts from three sources for the convention press run. It praises Dr McCroy postmaster Corydon for a strong talk while delaying delegates and committees to next week. It mentions Republican remarks by Howews Miles at Corydon and a sparse turnout in the county gathering.
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McCroy
Corydon
San Francisco
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N. G. Reitzél
Marjorie Stanley
Billy
Sterling, Ilinois
Noble Ferris
Brown
Mrs. Ferris
A. H. Carter
Fred Fisher
Town
Mitchellville
van Cleve
E Ho Alexander
Measings
Webr
Buffalo Bull
C. M. McGuire
Albany
Missouri
Floyd Garrett
Geo. McKinder
A. P Bloemsma
Alice Bloemsma
August B. Holm
Ross, Indiana
Hope Harrison
Hugoton
McConnell
J. E. Wilkinson
L. B. Wilkinson
Gox
Caluartse
Irwly
Portales
New Mexico
Mickie
Berale
Poogl-Kalkes
Pont
W M Greenlee
Charley Young
C. G. Summers
Millerton
Raymond Stiles
Mrs. Stiles
Howews Miles
Miles
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