Humeston boosters stage sociability run for July 4
The Humeston Boosters toured Garden Grove, Leroy, Derby, Chariton, Corydon, Allerton, and Cambria on a seven-town sociability trip to advertise the July 4 celebration. One hundred seven people in twenty three cars, with a fifteen piece band, covered eighty five miles. No accidents, some tire punctures, good crowds and warm welcomes along the way. Dinner in Chariton and a group basket meal in the park. The band, led by Charles Humeston, played at each stop and boosted the event's profile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humeston
Garden Grove
Leroy
Derby
Chariton
Corydon
Allerton
Cambria
Charles Humeston
W. F. Leech
Ford
Mr. Doze
Mr. Farr
Harry Riley
Harry Kirby
Fred Woollin
Fitive
C. A. Clark
Tommy Lewis
Theo Taylor
Auto parade drivers and passengers listed by brand and owner
Long roster of Ford Reo Studebaker Rep Paige and other makes with owner and driver names plus passengers. Notes mention W L Morey and Daryl Gardner of Humeston Bottling Works promoting Cherry Blossoms and Humeston pop. They handed out a thousand heat cards advertising soda waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
R. C. Keatler
Kestler
Charles Humeston
Blanche Boyce
Miss Mitchell
H. D. Hines
Harry
J. L. Taylor
Reo
W. F. Leech
Leech
Henry Middlebrook
P. O. Sterett
Frank McCulloch
Studebaker
C. L. Hart
Hart
L. G. Kyner
Velma Kyner
Zelma Kyner
Bert Wishmeyer
Henry Wishmeyer
Mabel Wishmeyer
Ida Garton
H. H. Moore
Mabel Blevins
Gretta Taylor
Zoe Price
Irene Rinard
Gladys Blevins
Paige
Bert Joy
Rosa Francisco
John Smith
Ernie Lewis
M. W. Bixby
W. G. Culbertson
Ernest Culbertson
Ray Surbaugh
Kenneth
George H. Dennis
F. L. Bibby
Bernice Hines
A. L. Edwards
Grant Hayes
C. ©. Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Portia
Wayne
A. C. Jarvis
Helen. Jackson
W. O. Treanor
Bert Porter
Carl Collins
Thurlow Porter
Louis Troutman
O. L. Dennis
J. H. Dennis
Joe Davidson
E. Woodruff
J. G. Robinson
Robinson
Matt Moser
M. Ewing
S. W. Lewis
Addie McNay
Ollie McNay
F. £. Farr
Helen
Nellie Lewis
Gertrude Carlton
Misa Cleo McGuire
J. F. McGuire
A. D. McGuire
Marathon
William Sedgwick
Walter Morey
W. L. Morey
Daryl Gardner
Humeston Bottling Works
Humeston
Big Lodge Gathering and Resignations in Wayne County
The fourth annual Masonic Eastern Star gathering at Lewisburg drew about 1250 people with speakers, music, and refreshments. Rev Charles W. Davis resigns as pastor of the Congregational church effective July 31, after serving since 1914. J L Kerr of Corydon dies suddenly at the wheel of his automobile en route to the picnic. he was 62 and survived by a wife and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Lodge No. 193
Lewisburg
St. John’s Day
Masons and
Eastern Stars
Wayne County
Masonic Eastern Star Association
Alexander
Clay Lodge
Humeston
Garden Grove
Leon
Maynard Kyner
Duling
J. L. Taylor
J. L. Caldwell
Merle Traupel
D. P. Goodrich
H. Amos
T. P. Bence
Bloomfield
A. T. Gallagher
J. L. Kerr
J. &. Caldwell
John Surbaugh
James Traupel
Charles W. Davis
Davis
J.L. Kerr
Corydon
Mr. Kerr
T. P. Bentz
M. M. Greenlee
Kerr
M. E. Church
Masonic Lodge
Wright Township
Mrs Gassett Celebrates Eighty Sixth Birthday
Mrs. M Gassett marked her eighty six birthday on June 21 with a birthday dinner hosted by her daughter Mies Laura. A native of Germany she enjoys hearty greetings for a person of advanced years.
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M. Gassett
Mies Laura
Wilson and Bryan Split drink debuts at Rexall
HE. E. Farr, Rexall druggist, now dispenses a new drink named Wilson and Bryan Split. The beverage blends grape juice with a lime spray for a tangy kick and is pitched to appeal to standpatters and Bull Moosers ahead of upcoming political events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HE. E. Farr
Rexall
A Pleasant Trip
Fred M. Kyner assistant cashier of the Humeston State bank returned home on Tuesday of last week from a two weeks vacation trip with his wife They visited Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Boulder and other points in Colorado and Sharon Springs Kans En route home they stopped in Kansas City for a couple of days They had a delightful trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred M. Kyner
Humeston State Bank
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Boulder
Colorado
Sharon Springs
Kans
Kansas City
A Fine Concert Delights Town Crowd
Last Saturday evening a large crowd attended a fine concert in town. Director Humeston and his band performed an excellent program pleasing the audience. Local businesses stayed busy as proprietors and clerks worked late to finish their Saturday activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humeston
Real Estate Deals In Easton Place Addition Trade
A. P. Bloemsma traded his residence property to H. B. Sects for two Easton Place lots recently bought. The total price was 1350 dollars for the residence and 400 dollars for the lots, balance in cash. Possession not before March 1, 1916. L. E. Shaw arranged the deal. Bloemana plans to build on the lots in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Bloemsma
H. 8. Sects
Easton Place
L. E. Shaw
Bloemana
Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk Hammock
The county clerk issued licenses to Gladge Mathers of Allerton and A Mare Berry of Humeston, Eugene E. Poston of Corydon, Andrew T. Dotts and Theophile Kazmerchak of S. D., Martha Kathryn Bailew of Corydon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hammock
Allerton
Gladge Mathers
A. Mare Berry
Humeston
Eugene E. Poston
Corydon
Andrew T. Dotts
Theophile Kazmerchak
S. D
Martha Kathryn Bailew
Humeston Second Falls 7-4 on Leroy Diamond
Humeston Second suffered a 7 to 4 defeat on the Leroy diamond on June 22. Local players listed include Wilbur Kipper Walter Beardsley R O Wood Lester Hasbrouck Ralph Brittin B Cornell Andrew Pool Jay and Oscar Dennis. Knights of Methodism Leon and Humeston meet at Barry Park on July 8 in a fast contest. Milo Humeston clash on July 3 as part of the celebration with both sides promising strong form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humeston
Leroy Diamond
Wilbur Kipper
Walter Beardsley
R. O. Wood
Lester Hasbrouck
Ralph Brittin
B. Cornell
Andrew Pool
Jay
Oscar Dennis
Leon
Humeston Knights of Methodism
Barry Park
A Kind Act Aids Invalids Pension Beneficiary
C L Hart forwarded to John Gordon an order for twenty six yearly subscriptions to Curtis Publishing Company publications. Hart's effort earns W H McMaine and family of Derby a $10 monthly pension from the Invalids Pension Association of Omaha for another year. Gordon published an advertising circular for McMaine who is paralyzed from the waist down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Hart
John Gordon
Omaha
Mad
Curtis Publishing Company
Hart
Invalids’ Pension Association of Omaha
W. H. McMaine
Pleasant Social Affair With Embroidery Club
An enjoyable Friday afternoon gathering at Miss Ollie McNay's home hosted by Mrs. A C Jarvis for the Embroidery club members. A delightful luncheon was served and guests spent the time in conversation and delicate needlework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie McNay
A. C. Jarvis
Embroidery Club
Arabian troupe to headline free attraction at Humeston park
A nine performer Arabian act from the Ameen Abou Hamad troupe is signed for two performances, afternoon and evening, praised by Capital City Amusement Co. A domestic science exhibit opens with prizes for cakes, pies, bread, and doughnuts. Entries must be anonymous and at 9:30 a.m. products arrive. Miss Moore leads the exhibit and a post display coffee demonstration follows prize awards at 11:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ameen Abou Hamad
Europe
America
Capital City Amusement Co
Moore
State College
Humeston
New Baby at J H Taylor Home Virginia Elise Born
Mr and Mrs J Harry Taylor celebrate the arrival of a second daughter named Virginia Elise weighing seven and a half pounds born Thursday night at their home. Mother and child are reportedly doing nicely. Mr Taylor works as operator at Burlington Station. Clarence Musgrave has joined the United States Navy training at Great Lakes for four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Taylor
J. Harry Taylor
Virginia Elise
Mr. Taylor
Burlington Station
Navy
Clarence Musgrave
United States Navy Training Station
Great Lakes, Ill
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Army
BIG Lodge
Rev. Davis
Lineville
M. A. Belvel
D. T. Sollenbarger
Caldwell
Congregational Church
Farr’s
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