Personal News Items Highlight Local Gossip and Visits
Carranza continues his noisy chatter while Dr. George McCulloch called on Corydon business. J P Wolfe and family from Leroy visited town. Mrs Brewer returned to Chariton after a George Garton visit. Mrs M H Wilson came back from Corydon to stay with her mother. Otto Ackenbaum and five children left LaPlata after visiting niece Mrs Frank Joy. Miss Phebe D King hosted Miss Lillie Hall from Council Bluffs. Hila and Mabel Hasbrouck of Ault visited B King and J J Hasbrouck households. W C G Lewis went to Tabor to run Hawk Eye Lumber yard during manager’s absence. Corn planting was completed with some replanting. early corn looks good, pastures in fine shape. Clifford Ferris of Fabius and Myrtle Rippiden of Rutledge visited Noble Ferris families, then returned home. People plagued by constipation urged to try Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Ten. C F Schnee distributed Battle Cry of Peace ads in surrounding towns. matinee and night shows planned at Princesa. Carl Mouser, formerly at Farr’s Rexall, joined Barker’s cafe for summer. Earl Ryan to return from university pharmacy studies and work at Farr’s during vacation. CG A Hickok of Aledo attended his brother’s funeral, long familiar in Lucas and Mercer counties, a prominent Mercer County citizen and sheriff in LL four years. New fire auto truck tested at a fire department meeting. drill completed with four-minute response to Dr Hoot Smith corner. department aims to improve with practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carranza
George McCulloch
Corydon
J P. Wolfe
Leroy
Otto Ackenbaum
LaPlata
Frank Joy
Phebe D. King
Lillie Hall
Council Bluffs
Hila
Mabel Hasbrouck
Ault
Colo
B. King
J. J Hasbrouck
W. GC. Lewis
Tabor
Hawkeye Lumber Co
Clifford Ferris
Fabius
Myrtle Rippiden
Rutledge
Noble Ferris
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Roush Drug Co
C. F. Schnee
Princesa
Schnee
Carl Mouser
Farr
Rexall
Barker
Earl Ryan
State University
Farr’s
CG. A. Hickok
Aledo
Til
W. H. Hickok
Lucas County
Mr. Hickok
Cittren
Mercer County
Chiu F Yates
Hoot Smith Corner
Bankers convention smoker shows eight abstain from cigars
In Osceola Sentinel note a group of thirteen bankers met at a smoker on Friday night Eight refused the cigars offered None of the eight used tobacco in any form The report suggests a rare moment of restraint among the attendees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Sentinel
Seymour church contract placed with W I Smith
The Methodist church of Seymour awarded a $15,000 contract to W I Smith for a new building. Derby plans electric lighting. Leon Electric Co won a city franchise 69 to 13. A power line will extend from Humeston. Allerton holds a special election June 19% to decide selling its fighting plant to Centerville Light and Traction Co, which would supply current from Centerville if approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Seymour
W. I. Smith
Derby
Leon Electric Co
Humeston
Allerton
City Fighting
Centerville Light and Traction Co
Centerville
Woolf Walking Champions Visit Humeston On Tour
Mr and Mrs Dwight H Woolf renowned long distance walkers visited Humeston last week at the Princess filling an engagement They have logged 25000 miles totaling continents crossed state travels with Dolly and Don and a two wheeled cart They now travel by Ford keeping a simple camping life in Kansas City Kansas. In Wayne county District Court estate of Elsie Miller notice appointed administrator Henry D Miner administrator requests all debts and claims be presented per law May 19 1916
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight H. Woolf
Humeston
Woolf
Kansas City
Kan
Elsie Miller
Wayne County
Towa
Prize winners in Roush Drug Claxtonola contest
Mrs Judge Williams won the Claxtonola contest closed Wednesday night conducted by Roush Drug Co. The December contest drew keen interest with contestants including Messrs. Roush and Rosenbaugh pleased with success. Prizes awarded besides Mrs Williams include Mrs Hugh Ann a fifteen jewel wrist watch Miss Ethel King a seven jewel wrist watch Miss Leone Silvers a toilet set and L Hart a Kodak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Williams
Roush Drug Co
Roush
Rosenbaugh
Williams
Hugh Ann
Ethel King
Leone Silvers
L. Hart
Kodak
Auto Collision Near County Farm Damages Cars
W E Rumble’s car collided with a Ford driven by J B Brown of Garden Grove near the county farm Sunday afternoon. Brown and family were returning from a Corydon visit when the two vehicles met at a corner and struck. Considerable damage resulted, but no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Elderly Corydon Man Committed to State Hospital
J P Holteen aged 79 of Corydon has been committed to the state hospital at Clarinda for treatment. He was taken there Friday by Deputy Sheriff Morrett and Charles Sheets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Holteen
Corydon
Clarinda
Morrett
Charles Sheets
Millinery bargains in Hate June nine
A brief item notes bargains at M s s Updyde offering hats and millinery goods in Hate on June 9 with emphasis on sale opportunities for shoppers and local storefront offerings.
Good Crowd Enjoys Saturday Concert in Town
A lively Saturday evening drew a large town crowd as band music delighted residents. The program featured Misa Bernice Hines in a beautiful solo and a bustling street scene with over a hundred cars and many buggies. Next Saturday’s program includes The Eagle’s Home March and Phantom Isle among other selections, with several notable performers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Bernice
Hines
Etreeta
Myres
Dalby
Elena
Kiefer
R C. Kestler
Chas. Humeston
Spencer
Barnhouse
Williams
Hameston Juniors Rout Corydon Juniors at Barry Park
The Hameston Juniors defeated the Corydon Juniors 14 to 6 at Barry Park on Saturday afternoon. Local lineup included Jack Shriver Hugh Carlton Herbert Pool Edward Yates Harold McMillan Eugene Black Guy Carlton Levi Hasbrouck Howard Miller. The Juniors beat Garden Grove 13 to 5 a week earlier on the local diamond. Sunday June 4, 1916 was described as an ideal, perfect day with pleasant weather and strong turnout for church and outdoor activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hameston
Corydon
Barry Park
Jack Shriver
Hugh Carlton
Herbert Pool
Edward Yates
Harold McMillan
Eugene Black
Guy Carlton
Levi Hasbrouck
Howard Miller
Garden Grove
Prices Slashed on Shirts Shoes and Hats at Local Store
Store advertises deep cuts on 500c and 86c gaps with values at 38c 58c and 78c. Gents Shoes touted as niftiest in town with impending price increases. Straw hats sold at reduced prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M
Have The Children See It Reduced Matinee Price
The notice offers a fifteen cent matinee for children under fourteen to see The Battle Cry of Peace. It invites guardians to send children in the afternoon and promises care. Signed by C F Scaxer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Scaxer
Advertised Letters in Humeston Iowa Week Ending June 6 1916
Letters remaining uncalled for at the Humeston Iowa post office for the week ending June 6 1916 list James Barnes and Doc Schnelle. Ava Humeston postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humeston
Iowa
James Barnes
Doc Schnelle
Ava Humeston
P. M
Centerville Visit by Bevingtons to Taylor Home
Mrs. C. B. Bevington and her son Howard visited over Sunday at the home of W. J. Taylor in Centerville, the parental residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Bevington
Howard
Centerville
W. J. 8. Taylor
Hall's Catarrh Cure is a constitutional remedy
There is more Catarrh in this section than other diseases. Doctors once said it was incurable with local treatments. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio is claimed as the only constitutional cure. It is taken internally and works on the blood and mucous surfaces. A $100 reward offered for any failed case. circulars and testimonials available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
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Woolfs
State of Town
Henry D Miner
State Hospital
State Food and Dairy Department of
Missouri
Kansas
Food Commission
Munskrywear
Ladies House
Kimonas
GEO
Gardner
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