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Newspaper
Humeston New Era
Location
Humeston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1917
Page
8
Millerton residents report visits from families and neighbors including the Hellyer and Cox households. Rev. Heilman spoke from the bandstand to a large street gathering while Rev. Grover C. Schurn visited Corydon. community efforts raised funds for county support and local clubs.
A note offers a $5,000 prize to any woman who will marry the man. He promises to buy her a car, build a home and farm, fund a wedding trip to California and the Pacific coast, and provide bank references. Address given as Lock Box 105 Millerton Iowa.
Fragmentary notes show Jessie Danner visiting Saturday for a week and Hazel Lowe spending the weekend at the Leland Lowe home with parental visits. Mentions Lund and wife and Harold, son of TR Lowe, as guests in unclear order.
Local residents and visitors are listed in a community roundup with names from Osceola and nearby towns. Thepiece notes numerous travels including families from Corydon, High Point, Prescott, Centerville, Garden Grove, and Derby and mentions an ice cream social hosted by the M. E. Aid at James Tener home and a Presbyterian Ladies' Aid patriotic social planned for June 28 with transport arranged.
Weldon's croquet squad defeated Humeston's fast team in the season opener played on a former grounds. Fr Pari PP vy Pani, Hew A.
We thank kind neighbors and friends who assisted us during the illness and death of our loved one and for the beautiful towers. W. C. Stewart and family. F. M. Mitchell and family.
A historical notice warns readers to beware of peddlers and dubious deals. It stresses vigilance in choosing sellers and cautions that unscrupulous sellers can pose hidden risks.
Manning E Stoner of Hughson California writes to the Des Moines Register describing how a Californian uses products from many states in daily life. He jokes about clocks suspenders soaps stoves and foods representing a national tapestry and ends with a nod to home products.
Mrs C C Coffey called on Mrs Ben Coffey Thursday. Altruist class met with Mrs Frank Holder. Shelby Reed visited Henry Brewer home. Mabel Niebling visited Adean Surbaugh. Red Cross meeting was held in George Moser timber. Mildred McKelvey of Corydon visited Freeda Shipley. Holly Garton family called at J L Surbaugh home. Minnie Surbaugh visited Ruth Caldwell and Corydon. George Bina tors called at John Ulrich Mir. J L Surbaugh celebrated birthday with Sunday school class. games music fruit salad and cake.
Blackman's Ville hosts a Chautauqua program featuring Patti inspired singing and a bass Glee Club, with a focus on old songs and varied entertainment. The ensemble promises quartets readings pianologues and trombone solos to entertain all audiences.
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