Fitting Tribute in Humeston Remembers Veterans
A large Humeston audience braved rain to honor veterans at the Opera House with a national colors decorated hall G A R Spanish American soldiers and Odd Fellows led a program featuring the Glee Club a recital by Hazel Rice and Lincoln Gettysburg address by Miss Inez Kelso and a Memorial address by Judge H M Towner of Corning The program closed with America and graves at the cemetery were decorated by veterans' remains pouring in the conclusion
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Humeston
Opera House
G. A.R
Odd Fellows
G. A. R. Hall
Glee Club
Putman
Hazel Rice
Whistling Regiment
H. Meore
HM. Towner
Corning
Fowner
Inez Kelso
Lincoln
America
Taany
Death of a Former Resident
Death notice for W. G. Frame formerly of Humeston and later Michigan. He died May 4 at his daughter’s home near Lewiston Michigan at about eighty years old. Born in Kentucky, he spent most of life in Iowa, lived in Humeston years, moved to Michigan five years ago. He left ten children including O. L. Frame who lives north of town. Local friends regret his passing.
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W. G. Frame
Humeston
Michigan
Congregational Church to Hold Evening Members Meeting
A busi ness meeting of church members is planned for next Sunday morning after a short service. Trustees urge every member to attend due to important business to transact at the Congregational church.
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Congregational Church
Iowa Hogs and Corn at State Fair Exposition
Iowa Hogs and Corn year at the Des Moines State Fair with a new swine pavilion under construction to showcase hogs and corn. Premiums for corn increased by 800 to over 1300, encouraging farmers statewide to request premium lists from Secretary J. C. Simpson and prepare now.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Towa
J. C. Simpson
College Boy to Play Here Saturday with Ralph Riggs
Ralph Riggs, a young comedian just of age, headlines The College Boy on Saturday June 8. He has starred in Fire Maid and the Mummy and revived Flora dora in New York, with praised performances as Anthony Tweedlepunch and Tom in All the Forts of Home. The supporting cast comes from Fire, Silver Slipper, Florodora, and other musical comedies. The College Boy is billed as clean and free of unfavorable press early reviews.
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New York
Anthony Tweedlepunch
Tom
Charley
Farmers Replanting After Cold May Weather
The past week of cool weather caused worms to attack growing corn and many farmers must replant fields especially in low places. May ended cold, resembling November, raising concern over timely corn planting and possible crop damage.
Court in July hearing Lineville bank failure cases
Judge H M Towner of Corning will be in Corydon July lath for a special term to hear Lineville bank failure cases. This term is part of the May term, not a separate session, as Judge Evans avoids adjournments to handle matters as they arise. Corydon Times notes the arrangement saves time for attorneys and the public. Charles Edwin Opp born July 10 1848 in McDonough County Illinois died May 23 1967 aged 57 10 13. He married Rebecca L Randolph March 18 1869 in McDonough and moved to Wayne County 1876. They had ten children, nine living: Laura Thomas Edwin Mollie Olmey Esti Sherman Merton Eunice, with Eunice in California. Mr Opp joined the M F E church at Cantbria by letter in 2582.
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H. M. Towner
Corning
Corydon
Lineville Bank
Evans
Towner
Charles Edwin Opp
McDonough County
Hilinvis
Rebecca L. Randolph
Wayne County
Laura
Thomas
Edwin
Mollie
Olmey
Esti
Sherman
Merton
Eunice
Califournia
Opp
M. FE
Cantbria
Ware Indicted Four Times For Bank Fraud And Embezzlement
Grand jury returns four indictments against LeRoy Ware cashier of Farmers and Provers Bank of Lmour. Bonds set at 3000 each totaling 12000. Ware held at his Seymour home and unlikely to post bonds. not brought to Corydon jail. Plus a brief funeral notice for Rex Eo Stemeson and service at Cambria M E Church May 25.
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LeRoy Ware
Farmers and Yprovers Bank of Lumour
Evans
Ware
Seymour
Corydon
Corydon Times
Stemeson
Perry Asseting
M. E. Church of
Cambria
The College Bay a Comedy with Music Opens at Stanton Opera House
A three act college comedy with music titled The College Bay by Boyer and Lastie will be staged at Stanton Opera House on Saturday June 3. The cast features known musical comedy performers including Ralph Riggs and Ros Stillman fresh from Florodora success. Roosevelt plans westward visit to discuss the Mississippi River waterway project.
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College Bay
Boyer
Lastie
Stanton Opera House
Ralph Riggs
Ros Stillman
Birth of the American Flag Observances Urged by G A R
Warren L. Goss of the National G A R urges state departments and local posts to observe Flag Day on Friday the Sith day of fame marking the one hundred thirtieth anniversary of the flag. The message recaps the flag’s origins from thirteen colonies to a nation of nearly ninety million and calls governors to proclaim the day in schools churches and public buildings to foster patriotism and civil liberty.
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Warren Lee Goss
Eehae
United State
Atlantic
Gulf of Mexico
Lakes
Athletic
Pacific Sea
Congress
United States
Washington
Grand Army of the Republic
Baltimore Family Returns Home To Indiana Origin
Frank Baltimore and his family, long residents of Washington D C, have returned to their old home in Indiana for better health. Baltimore suffered poor health in Washington and hopes for a full recovery once back home.
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Frank Baltimore
Washington, D. C
Mr. Baltimore
Washington
Albia Wins Hard Luck Game After Fine Pitching
Albia beat Lun by 4 to 1 after strong pitching by Anderson who struck out fifteen. Albia fans praised his performance and the home team’s defense, while Reds commended the courteous treatment and fair umpiring. Local errors hurt Lun despite solid effort.
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Albia
Skiddoo
Anderson
Anderam
Reds
Hke Kings
Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Dubuque
The annual G A R encampment in Iowa will be held in Dubuque from Tuesday June 11 to Saturday June 15. Arrangements promise the greatest encampment yet in the state. Women's Relief Corps and other allied groups will meet concurrently.
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Grand Army of the Republic of Iowa
Dubuque
Women’s Relief Corps
Iowa
Burlington Employes Get Ten Percent Pay Increase
Official notice announces a ten per cent raise for a large group of Burlington workers not under the mileage schedule. All office staff freight clerks truckmen and bridgemen on lines east of the Missouri river gain the increment with next month’s payroll. Trainmen and engineers have already received increases. A pacing horse race pit tomorrow at 2:30 between D Murray and Frank Gardiner at Dr McCulloch’s track in the town’s south part.
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Burlington
Missouri River
D. Muorray
Frank Gardiner
Dr. McCulloch
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Missisippi
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