Death of a Pioneer Resident Jabez Gwinnup
Jabez Gwinnup a pioneer resident of Humeston who lived in Duluth Minn for years died May 23 in Duluth at age 83. A native of New Jersey he moved to Chimney Rock area then Sycamore and later Humeston where he ran a wagon shop. He served as mayor in 1885 and later moved to Minnesota. He was married to Louisa Gates and had three children two sons and a daughter. two sons died in childhood. He is survived by his widow a daughter and three grandsons. The remains were returned to Sycamore for burial by the Masonic fraternity.
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Jabez Gwinnup
Humeston
Duluth
Minn
Mr. Gwinnup
New Jersey
Chnois
Sycamore
Livelys
Minnesota
Givinnup
Louisa Gates
Change of Firm at City Meat Market Humeston
A. A. Miller sells a half interest to his brother F H Gi Jer. The firm will remain A A Miller Co. Fred joins as an associate, bringing business skill. He hails from Cambria where he grew up and was in the grocery trade. The community wishes the firm success.
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A. A. Miller
F. H. Gi Jer
A. A. Miller & Co
Fred
Humeston
Cambria
Pie
Panama Life From W J Taylor Letter Home
W J Taylor reports from Panama that his engineer son Mack writes of good pay around 2200 to 225 monthly and steady work on the government railroad. He notes many arrivals and some unqualified personnel, ongoing examinations, and dismissals. malaria concerns are blamed on mosquitoes, with preventive screens and mosquito nets used in family quarters. The climate is hot with daily rain and a steady breeze, and the writer says his weight remains steady.
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W. J
Taylor
Mack
Panama
Fur Road Wien
Alet
van Bey
New Orleans
Old Timers Start Nise Humestone Fans Rally
Old Timers revive the local baseball nine with famed players under soon to be named mascot as F. E. Farr is elected manager and Willilm Captain. Members include Bert Black Claence Humeston Dale Ulm Ivan Hasbrouck Pete Humeston Lawrie Kyner Jim Rutledge George Brown and Art Gamble.
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Dale Ulm
Ivan Hasbrouck
Pete Humeston
Lawrie _Kyner
Jim Rutledge
George Brown
Art Gamble
Col Hepburn Re nominated At Creston Republican Meet
Col William Peters Hepburn received renomination by acclamation at Creston for the eight district. He is serving a tenth term in Congress and has been elected to the fortieth, forty-eighth, forty-ninth, fifty-third through sixtieth congresses, totaling twenty years in the House by the end of the current term.
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Creston
William Peters Hepburn
House of Representatives
Washington
The Rain Came Brings Mixed Weather to the Farm
A heavy midweek rain event with strong winds drenched the area. Some trees and buildings suffered damage, but the rainfall revived crops and pastures, boosting hopes for a bumper season if conditions stay favorable. Farmers report steady progress and general improvement in growing conditions.
Takes a Western Trip With Ezra Miller and Family
Ezra Miller and his wife depart on a three month overland journey by covered wagon through the western states. They visit relatives near Garden Grove and with local friends, plan to extend to Nebraska and the Colorado mountains if health benefits follow, stopping as they please.
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Corydon
Pleasant surprise last Friday at Fairview school
Miss Lula Riggle hosted a last day dinner as fifty plus neighbors gathered at noon. Tables were shaded under a tree with baskets of foods and treats. Children played, older folks visited, and pupils showcased county exhibit work before everyone departed in goodwill.
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Fairview
Lula Riggle
Trixie and Donkeys Take Center Stage at Friday Show
The Yankee Robinson circus invites children to Friday afternoon June 22 for free rides after each performance. Ponies and Mexican dwarf donkeys named Trixie Grace and Maud will be available, free of charge, with staff pledging no tips or payments.
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Trixie
Grace
Maud
Editor Trigg Dead at Rockford Iowa After Long Illness
Joe Trigg editor of the Iowa State Register died at his Rockford home Wednesday after a long illness. He was one of the state’s most prominent writers and his passing caused universal regret among readers and colleagues.
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Joe Trigg
Iowa State Register
Rockford
Iowa
Day Dunning Gets New Trial
The supreme court granted Day Dunning a new trial after his conviction for receiving deposits from an insolvent Mt. Ayr bank. The reversal cited an improper jury instruction by Judge Evans claiming negligence in knowledge of insolvency could sustain guilt.
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Dunning
Supreme Court
Day Dunning
Mt. Ayr
Deming
Ling
Evans
Lut
Danning
Noatter
Road Drag Law Expands Road Work Authority in Townships
The Road Drag law empowers township trustees to have public highways worked by road drags under road superintendent direction. Preference for labor goes to land abutters when equal, with compensation up to fifty cents per mile per drag and not more than five dollars per mile per year. Use promptly after rainfall. trustees are urged to adopt and learn its merits.
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Keokuk Gate City
Farmers Rush to Buy Wide Tire Wagons for Tax Rebate
Reports from wholesale dealers and jobbers indicate strong demand in Iowa this spring and summer for wagons with wide tires. The wide tire law takes effect July 4, allowing farmers who haul loads of 800 pounds or more with tires at least three inches wide to receive a rebate on one fourth of the road tax, not to exceed $9 in total.
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Iowa
School Report from Richman district shows term dates and top students
The report covers the district Na S Richman township term from April 2 to June 8. Students not absent or tardy include Iva Wells Erma Carter Lloyd Coffey and Alonso Coffey. Those not tardy or absent for one month are Ethel and Leonard Fisher. Prize for reading five library books and a 500 word composition went to Iva Wells and Ethel Fisher. Judith Farquhar, Teacher.
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Na. S
Richman Township
Iva Wells
Erma Carter
Lloyd
Alonso Coffey
Ethel
Leonard Fisher
Ethel Fisher
Judith Farquhar
Band of Southern Iowa concert draws crowds from across the country
The Band of Southern Iowa under Harry Hines gave a fine concert last Saturday. A mass of buggies and carriages from all over the country attended to hear the splendid music. The band is praised as top notch and the community proud.
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Harry Hines
A Few Donts for Rural Delivery Patrons
Rural delivery patrons are advised to keep walkways clear avoid placing mail in damage prone spots and not to mail with pennies or one cent stamps. Do not delay mail or hinder the carrier by unsafe boxes or poor mailbox placement. Ensure stamps are used and roads remain good for routes and carriers.
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Bex
Isale
Pleasant Visit Of Masons At Garden Grow
A member of the Masonic order at the place took part in Third Degree work Friday evening at Garden Grow and praised the royal reception given by the brethren of the neighboring town. Participants included D. P. Goodrich, Douglass Murray, John Richman, J. L. Irwin, Jas Lynch, W. T. Moore, Keifer Foltz, Bert McCulloch, G. W. Cox, Ed. Clark, and Elmer Richman.
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Garden Grow
D. P. Goodrich
Douglass Murray
John Richman
J. L. Irwin
Jas Lynch
W. T. Moore
Keifer Foltz
Bert McCulloch
G. W. Cox
Ed. Clark
Elmer Richman
Advertising debate on steady, frequent newspaper ads
Merchants argued that newspaper advertising best secures customers. They favored constant, daily or weekly small ads over sporadic larger placements, noting frequent type changes aid success. Some owned their own presses and supervised ads, while all praised maintaining friendly relations with publishers.
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eSsess
Iit
Correction on cement sidewalk price for Ed Wenee
An oversight in last week’s local advertisement listed cement sidewalk cost at 163 cents per square foot. The correct price is 124 cents. Mr Wenee is known for quality and low cost, and this correction is issued to reflect the accurate figure.
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Ed. Wenee
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C. L. Hart
Col. Hepburn
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