Local notes and town items from Humeston area
Mutual movies at the Princess and a visit by Miss Mary Silvers to Bridgewater are noted alongside local business chatter. Reports of heavy rain and hail last night. Standard Oil agent change in Humeston. Visitors including W Steele and L Kemple of Corydon. Final clearance sale on trimmed hats and special ice cream salt at A Humeston & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual
Mary Silvers
Bridgewater
Treanor Cafe
Robinson’s
W. Steele
Lem Kemple
Corydon
Humeston & Sons
A. Humeston & Sons
Robinson
Edwin K. Richard of
Welldon
Geo.’ McCart
Handy Betty Hager Aided Patriot War Effort On July Fourth
A July 4 commemorative sketch credits Handy Betty Hager also known as Betty the Placksmuth with refitting guns and artillery for American patriots. A natural mechanic in Samuel Leverett’s shop near Boston she secretly prepared weapons, aiding Concord era readiness without accepting pay and helping deploy the first captured British cannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handy Betty Hager
Betty
Samuel Leverett
Boston
Concord
Leverett
Local notices and forthcoming events in Humeston area
Community announcements list restaurant offerings and a price, visits by Mrs. Edwin K. Richard and other locals, and upcoming events. Bank interior work by Matson Barnett, Sunday school conventions in Des Moines, and visits by families from Osceola Chariton Waterloo and Monmouth Illinois are included. Judge Evans to speak Sunday night with emphasis on prohibition and women's suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Humeston
Churchof Christ
Des Moines
J. D. Henderson
Monmouth
Ill
W. H. Reed
Hiram K. Evans
Judge Evans
Corydon
E. M. Holmes
William Bell Buys Reo From Leech Auto Co
William Bell has purchased a Reo from the Leech Auto Co of Me. Bell, Mr. Leech and J. H. Warder traveled to Chariton yesterday to pick up the new car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bell
Leech Auto Co
Me. Bell
Mr. Leech
J. H. Warder
Chariton
Adletika Remedy Promises Quick Relief Claims
An advertisement states that a remedy named Adletika combines buckthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients and promises instant relief from sour stomach gas and constipation. It is credited to F. E. Farr, a druggist, emphasizing unique quick action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Farr
Large round barn rising on Dr McCullochs farm
Dr George McCulloch is erecting a 96 foot diameter round barn with a four foot cement foundation. Safe Rut ledge handles cement work and Richard Dotson carpentry. Also notes new homes and barns under construction by multiple local contractors including T King Cram & Brown and Henry Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McCulloch
Safe Rutledge
Richard Dotson
A. L. Edwards
T. King
Cram & Brown
Bert Black
Charles Spridgen
Near Last Chance
Hawkeye Lumber Co
Henry Miller
Nick Kipper
P. D. Jones
Lazear and Lewis Wed in Derby An Iowa City Nuptials
Fred T Lazear of Derby and Leora O Lewis of Humeston were married at the M E parsonage in Chariton on June 5 1915. Rev E E Tigen Fritz officiated. The couple, well regarded, will live on a farm near Derby and begin a life of happiness with the good wishes of many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred T. Lazear
Derby
Misa Leora O. Lewis
Humeston
M. E. Parsonage
E. E. Tigen Fritz
Chariton Herald- Patriot
H. E. Lewin
W. F. Lazear
Barnett Joins Churchill Drug Co. Burlington
Matson Barnett accepts a position with Churchill Drug Co. of Burlington, to begin July 1. He previously worked for F. E. Farr Rexall and J. W. Edgerly & Co. Ottumwa. The New Sra notes he is bright and capable, and regrets their departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matson Barnett
Churchill Drug Co
Burlington
Barnett
F. E. Farr
Rexall
J. W. Edgerly & Co
Ottumwa
Churchill
Sra
Humeston
Wedding Today for Mare Berry and Theophile Kazmerchak
Miss Mare Berry and Theophile Kazmerchak will be married today at the bride's home. The groom arrived from Sioux Falls on Monday to attend the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mare Berry
Theophile Kazmerchak
Marrage
Mr. Kazmerchak
Sioux Falls
Royal Baking Powder Surpasses Alum Powders in Safety
Leading food experts have long warned against alum baking powders and European nations ban them. Royal Baking Powder, made from cream of tartar, adds healthful qualities to food. The small extra cost per batch compared with alum or phosphate powders is negligible given the reduced risk.
New Baptist Pastor Joins Humeston Church
The Rev. J. Milton Whizler formerly of another city has accepted a call from Humeston’s Baptist church and will start duties next Sunday with morning and evening services. He arrives highly recommended and is praised as a pleasing speaker and learned gospel student whose past work was notably successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Milton Whisler
Baptist Church
J. Milton Whizler
Humeston
The
Baptist Church of
Whisler
Rev. Whisler
Millinery Sale at Half Price on All Trimmed Hats
Local sale offers one half price on every trimmed hat in the house. Children’s caps are also included in the discounts, making it a wide offering for families seeking stylish headwear at reduced costs.
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. T. McKibben
Pres
Ed Williams, Y. Pres
Humeston State Bank
S. W. Lewis
Fred M.kyner
Culmsee
McCulloch
Rica
Justry Finanke
Logal Mention
William Day
Garden Grove
Johnson’s
C. L. Blevins
H. E. Lewis
Standard Oil
Cecil Updyke
F. &. Farr
O B. Bay
Lineville
Paul Young
Geneva Westerlund
Elliott
Gladys Burdette
W. J. Maiden
B. King
W. F Rouse
John Combs
Clyde Paith
Annette Combs
Manitou
Fred Durham
F. L. Yates
Pekin, T
Mrs
R. L. Yates
Fort Madison
Hamilton Bottling Works
Lowe Brothers
Home State Bank
Park Mullinnix
Baby of
Canada
Miss Della Mullinnix
Margaret Berkey
Clearfield
Mrs. J. R. Plummer
Waten
Heskett
David Beatty
Osceola
Thomas Farquhar
J. F. Kestler
Archer
Waterloo
R. C. Kestler
Milan Frame
Rocky Ford
Icolo
J. C. Boyce
H. M. Hart
Maude
Myrtle
E. L. Coye
Harley Reed
R. E. Ee
Coye
Mr. Thornton
Coye & Thornton Drug Store
Wilma Barker
Congregational
Miss Barker
Wayne County Sunday School Association
Andrew Gardner
Catherine Heskett
Christian Church
Gardner
Miss Heskett
K. R. Arnold
al Rinkler
Marsh
Iowa
A. E. Taylor
County Association
Uto Toms
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
NEW Baptist
Smith’s
New Era
Ray Surbaugh
Remington
Office
Walter Francisco
Waxrep
Reid Hotel
J. R. Tait & Son
Cr. L. Hart
the Outfitter
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