Local notes from Corydon and surrounding area
James H. Clark, born April 28, 1850 near Fort Wayne Indiana, dies June 2 1920 in Corydon. Engagements, moves, and local family news, plus conference finances, insurance plans, and prominent local figures including Kelso, Williams, and Baldridge. Mentions New York item, Eastern Stars home, and Dr Wright’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon Democrat
James H. Clark
Ft. Wayne
Adams County
Indiana
Corydon
Iown
John and
Elizabeth Little Clark
Wayne County
Union Township
Lucas
Wayne Counties
Busiess
Iowa
Angeline McVay
Merit W
Hollie Semple
Fred L. Clark
Bertha Morris
Freight Conductor Killed at Sewai in Iowa Dispatch
Seymour Herald reports freight conductor Frank Rouse of Ottumwa was killed at Sewai while switching a local freight. Rouse, son-in-law of I N Tennant, died fifteen minutes after being struck between bumpers as an approaching train backed. Remains sent to Ottumwa on a special train.
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Sewai Seymour
Frank Rouse
Ottumwa
C. M. & St. Paul
I. N .Tennant
Sewai
Seymour
Sewal
Rouse
Farm fight leads to arrest for assault near Grand River
On a farm at Grand River, Pete McCarl fought with neighbor Guy Kelley over crossing a private road. Kelley sustained fourteen knife wounds while McCarl was arrested and charged with assault with intent to kill. McCarl pleaded not guilty and was released on 1500 dollars bond. A separate incident left Sadie Bell Hurst with a flesh wound from a .22 rifle while playing at home.
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Leon
Pete McCart
Grand River
Guy Kelley
McCart
Kelley
McCarl
Fulton
J. 4. Parrish
Meltoy
Leon Monday
Morris Wheeler
C. M. Wheeler
Sadie Bell Hurst
J. G. Hurst
Death After Cow Kick Near Unionville
Rolla B. Johnson living near Unionville died in Centerville hospital after a two year old cow kicked him while milking. The impact punctured a lower bowel and led to blood poisoning that could not be controlled.
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Rolla B. Johnson
Unionville
Centerville
Mr. Johnson
No Swimming Notice on Pond and Land Hunting Ban
Notice forbids swimming in the pond and prohibits hunting with dog or gun on lands where stock is kept. Cites strict prohibition and asks readers to take notice and be governed accordingly. 103-1 pd
Percheron Stallion for 1920 Seasons at Cambria Iowa Farm
A dark blue roan Percheron stallion weighing 2000 pounds offers breeding service at my Cambria Iowa farm one mile east and 1% miles north. He has strong bone and proven breeding quality with colts to show. Terms: $10 insurance on colt to stand and suck. Care is taken but no liability for accidents. Mares parting with mares forfeit insurance. Mare and foal stand good for service fee. Jumbo
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My Farm
Cambria
Iowa
Fisk Visits Cambria Region Saturday Evening
R. D. Fisk traveled from the Cambria region on Saturday evening for a short period.
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R. D. Fisk
Cambria
Doans Kidney Pills End Troubles in Humeston Case
Carl Moore of Humeston reports strong relief from kidney ailments after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He describes backache, frequent nighttime urination, and lower limb pain that vanished following a course of the product sold by Farr's Drug Store. The manufacturer is Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humeston
Doan
Carl Moore
Hmeston
Sehare
Poan
Farr
Official Directory Governors and county officers listed
Official directory lists state leaders Governor W L Harding Ernest R Moore and state officers Auditor Frank S Shaw Secretary W C Ramsay Treasurer E H Hoyt Attorney General H M Havner Superintendent P E Ma Clenahan Clerk of Supreme Court Burgess W Gerrett County officers Clerk George W Cox Auditor Harry E Merrett Treasurer S B Hilliard Recorder W P Allred County Superintendent Ava Amenell County Attorney W H Tedrow Sheriff John D Clayton Coroner J H Flingon Board of Supervisors Chairman W I Dis No 1 J J Surbaugh Ts No 2 D A Henderson Dist No 1 City officers Mayor D J Goatrich Councilmen R T R Arnoll Le K Doze Wm I Leech J B Roush Ralph Ning Town Clerk Fred M Kyner City Treasurer B King Marshal Wm McDonald Humeston Independent District No 2 President S W Lewis Secretary J A Courtright Treasurer Bert McCulloch W E Berkey J L Yates N J Kipper A T Taylor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Harding
Ernest R. Moore
Frank S. Shaw
W. C. Ramsay
E. H. Hoyt
H. M. Havner
P. E. MaClenahan
Supreme Court
Burgess W. Gerrett
George W. Cox
Harry E. Merrett
D. J. Goatrich
R. TR. Arnoll
le K. Doze
I. Leech
J. B. Roush
Ralph Ning
Fred M. Kyner
B. King
Wm. McDonald
Humeston Independent
S. W. Lewis
J. A. Courtright
Bert McCulloch
W. E. Berkey
J. L. Yates
N. J. Kipper
A. T. Taylor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Humeston State Bank
Photograph Gallery
Chas. W. Young
Quincy
Mr. Clark
P. D. Silvernail
Glyda Belle
Marvin Grant Rice
J. A. Rice
M. D. Kelso
Howard
South Dakota
Kelso
Hfe
Clio
Kansas
Oklahoma
The
Methodist Church
Des Moines
Dr. West
Frm
India
O. P. Miller
Rock Rapids
Lyon County
Times-Republican
Henry Whiteley
Nelle Bernice
Robert Moore McIntire
J. R. McIntire
North Seventh Street
New York
Times-Repiblican
Boone
Florence Wood
Kenneth Baldridge
Bloomfield Democrat
Wilson
Wright
H. F. Curie
St. Louis
Copfee
Lineville Tribune
Jake Lantz
Harlan Nickell
Whch
al Frey
Nick Belver
Fry
Harl Shockey
South Lineville
Princeton
Menlo Journal
Charles Meisner
Elkader
Garden Grove
Jesse Reynolds
H. Amos
Ft. Dodge
Masonic Grand Lodge of
John Kanklin
High Point
Grand Lodge
Dr. Burbank
Leroy
J. P. Gibson
Osceola
Mickie
Armas
MR Poor
Ford
Doze Motor Company
Jas, L. Humphrey, JR
Ables Bros
Tromfellow
Warren Ryan
Henry Willams
Howard Williams
Foster-Milburn Co
Mfgr
Buffalo
N.Y
Keer
J. L. Taylor Optician
Geo. McCulloch
M.D. H.T. Smith
M.D. McCulloch & Smith
Dr. McCulloch
Dr. Smith
W. F. Lazear
McCulloch
Poston & Goodrich
Home State Bank
Guy Hughes
Harry F. Garrett Sawyer
Corydon, Iowa
C.l.hart
Weem's Laundry
Official Directory
Board OF Supervisors
W. i. I. Dis
J. J. Surbaugh
D. A. Henderson
Dist
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