Officers Installed at Miawa lodge No 146
Miawa lodge No 146 installed officers for the new term Monday evening July 13. Names include W F Rouse N G J F McGuire WY G Frank Ault and L L Smith with various chairs and roles. refreshments followed. Homesteaders Install Officers in Clever No 15. Deputy Supreme President G F Robenhouse and Deputy Supreme Marshal Carl King conducted the ceremony. advancement in membership noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Rice
R. M. Smith
J. M. Clever
W. T. Melvin
L. H. Morford
P Frank Gibbs
Merle Bixby
C. O. Ables
Effie Robenhouse
Sarah Bixby
G. F. Robenhouse
Carl King
Order
Chap paqua lodge installs officers at regular meeting
At the Chap paqua lodge No. 121 regular meeting last Tuesday evening the following officers were installed: E. E. Morey Master. L. Smith Senior Grand Warden. A. Palmer Worshipful Grand Associate Hall. Frank Ault Treasurer. C. W. Fisher Secretary. Geo. Clark conductor. Hutchinson, Mendenhall, Sinclair, Summers, Smith, Warren, Thompson, Merford, Bishop. Leech as Past Grand L. L. Smith Captain of Degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chappaqua Lodge No
E. E. Morey
G. L. L. Smith
A. H. Palmer
Frank Ault
Treas
C. W. Fisher
W. Geo. Clark
C. ©. Hutchinson
I. G
E. Mendenhall
C. G. W. T. Sinclair
Clint Summers
N. G. James Smith
W. G. Guy Warren
G. Will Thompson
S. L. H. Merford
Geo. Bishop
W. F. Leech
Must Be Stopped By Mayor On Boy Pedestrian Rides
City officials urge an end to small boys riding and coasting on sidewalks, citing pedestrian inconvenience and danger. Bathing in the reservoir is to be curtailed except Saturday evenings when orderly use is allowed. The Creston Advertiser laments the rush for worldly pleasure and pays homage to mothers.
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Goodrich
Stmaall
Creston Advertiser
Normal Institute Opens in Corydon High School
A large audience attends the opening of Wayne County Normal Institute in the Corydon High School building on Monday morning, signaling a strong start for the new program.
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Wayne County Normal Institute
Corydon
Modern Woodmen sue bank in federal court over 350000 claim
The Modern Woodmen of America filed a bill in the U.S. circuit court seeking 350000 against the First National Bank of Chariton and its receiver James H. Jamison. Defendants include the bank, its receiver, and U.S. Comptroller Lawrence Murray. A state-court action challenges the Woodmen claim, and a hearing may be held before Judge Smith McPherson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of America
United States Circuit Court
First National Bank of Chariton
Parker, Hewitt & Wright
J.C. Davis
James H. Jamison
Lawrence Murray
United States
Stewart
Modern Woodmen
Chariton Bank
Lineville News Quits Amid Office Sale and Move
The Lineville News owner Albert Worley left for Chariton Iowa to work in the Leader office after leasing the Lineville News from H C Wright who now moves to Pueblo Colorado. The office material was sold under a judgment and mortgage held by Hartley Bracewell of Clio and attached by the First National Bank of Lineville which now has possession. The bank will seek to recover its funds and the future of the paper is uncertain.
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Tribune
Albert Worley
Lineville News
Chariton
Iowa
Leader
H.C. Wright
Pueblo
Colo
Hartley Bracewell
Clio
First National Bank of Linevile
Bracewell
First National
Burglars Enter Three Seymour Businesses Last Night
Three Seymour business houses were burglarized last night with entries through back doors or windows. Inskeep's barber shop lost razors and cigars, Bragg's bakery was disturbed by a dog, and Webb's restaurant saw $87 in change plus candy and cigars taken.
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Seymour
Inskeep’s
Bragg
Webb
Leader
Base Ball Team Organized in Humeston
During the past week a baseball team has been organized in Humeston with officers including Manager Clyde Latimer Captain C S Humeston Treasurer Lawrence Kyner. Other members are James Rutledge Harley Northup Roy Kyner Hugh Ulm Henry Hasbrouck R Brittain and C Humeston.
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Humeston
Clyde Latimer
C. S. Humeston
Lawrence Kyner
James Rutledge
Harley Northup
Roy Kyner
Hugh Ulm
Henry Hasbrouck
R. Brittain
C. Humeston
Work Makes Men And The Making Of A Man
A motivational piece urges young workers to persevere, finish tasks, and cultivate grit. It stresses that hardship builds force and fiber, that dependable men are sought after, and that patience and quality work lead to promotion while envying easier paths is counterproductive.
The Tomato Industry Grows From Beauty to Barred Fruit
The article recalls when tomatoes were valued for looks and shunned for danger. It notes a shift from superstition to industry, with capital over thirty million dollars, yearly worker disbursements, and an annual output of two hundred forty million cans.
Are Building New Church at Chariton
A new $20,000 Presbyterian church is being erected at Chariton. It will be ready for occupancy about November 1.
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Chariton
Mrs. Mary M. Cornett dies at 40 near Derby
Mrs. Mary M. Cornett of Derby township died Saturday forenoon July 11 1908 at age 40 after a short illness. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 30 p m in Derby M E church with Rev Perry of Corydon, burial in Derby cemetery. Born June 11 1865 in Johnson County Tennessee she married Jerry A. Cornett August 6 1882 and survived by ten children six sons four daughters eight present at the last tribute. Also survived by her father five sisters and two brothers. She became a Christian in 1882 joining the Friendship M E church in Tennessee then moved with her family to Lucas County and later Cambria where she held M E church membership. She bore suffering with patience and welcomed going home. Her generous nature and kindness endear her to family neighbors and friends.
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Derby Cor
Chariton Herald
Mary M. Cornett
Derby
Perry
Baptist Church of
Corydon
M. E
Mary M. Reese
Johnson County
Tennessee
Jerry A. Cornett
T J
M. E. Church
Lucas County
Cambria
Ietter
Cornell
Weather Oddities Stir Summer Heat Dreams
A quirky verse from the New York Times humor page questions scorching heat and oddities like frost, steam, and snow in July. The poem by W J Lampson playful riffs on weather fantasies and reader desires.
Babe Climbs 60 Foot Windmill Tower Miracle
A two and a half year old boy in Story City climbed a sixty foot windmill tower and played on a narrow shelf a foot wide. His father, fearing danger, reached the top just as the child prepared to descend. The dramatic ascent surprised locals and highlighted the tot’s fearless grip.
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Story City
State Has Riches in Iowa Live Stock Field
Iowa live stock wealth is highlighted in auditor tabulations. The reports show substantial horse valuations and overall stock wealth, with figures indicating a large accumulated worth across counties.
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State
Iowa
Capiz
Joha D. Rockfeller
Fattening Chickens by Electricity in Gate City Farm
A New York chicken farmer fattens fowls by electric lights. Hen housings glow brilliantly and at night the lights come on, causing the misguided birds to panic and flee the roasts. The plan allegedly yields extra eggs.
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Gate City
New York
Twenty Years Ago In The New Era This Week
ReV. Riley visited in town J I Smith reported sick ROC Posten was at Corydon hastens Born to AL IL Partneer and wife July 16 ct son EW Manning of Clinkton was a fuieston visitor Mrs AL OR Arno visited with friends nor Cambria Nat Stith living northeast of town was quite slick Robert Critehfichi of Weldon Visited in Hilmeston The bay crop was reported very large and good quality The bridge just south of the cemetery was washed out M F Kingman was making improvements on his residence Several rains during the week interfered with harvesting Jerry Comet and family from North Carolina located in Humes ton Martin Clever of Albia visited at the home of his son M A Clever Miss Birdie Morehead of Garden Grove guest of Miss Hallie Stultz Mrs A Shepard of Viola Genter guest of her daughter Mrs Joe Wells W H Barnes of Edinburg visited at the home of his uncle M O Barnes RS Rinard of Cambria brought the editor of the New Era some Dice new potatoes P E Stevens and wife of Tiltecl at the homes of A N Wickok and W H Morey Repairs on the Presbyterian church building completed regular services announced Mr Crisco who had been managing the Central House went to look for another location on the H & M Mr Rogers and family of Murray located in Humeston occupying the Fineh property on Front street During a heavy rain lightning struck and tore down a chimney on Mr Kellenbarger's residence but no damage resulted T F E Lee leased the elevators at Humeston Cambria and Corydon with the intention of buying grains at these points
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K. Rinard
Cambria
New Era Sone
New Potatoes
P. E. Stevens
Tiltecl
A. N. Wickok
W.H. Morey
Crisco
Tornado Strikes Allerton Wrecks Property West of Centerville
Centerville Citizen reports a severe storm west of Centerville near Allerton that intensified into a tornado destroying trees and outbuildings. Windows shattered and heavy rain fell. no injuries were reported, while residents sheltering in caves waited out the flood.
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Centerville
Allerton
Here
Unity
Two Good Reasons and the Busybody Paradox
A witty saying notes two reasons some people meddle in others affairs. One is they have no mind and the other they have no business. The quip highlights nosiness as a personality flaw. It turns on the contrast between lack of judgment and lack of propriety.
Old Settlers Day in Corydon Saturday
Wayne County observes Old Settlers Day with events planned in Corydon on Saturday August Sth. Local organizations invite residents and visitors to join parades exhibitions and community activities marking the day.
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Corydon
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