Town Caucus Nominates Citizens Ticket In Bameston
A Bameston town hall caucus drew about 1500 voters last Friday to nominate the Citizens Ticket for mayor Abver sor and treasurer, with D P Goodrich as mayoral candidate and James L. Berry chosen chairman. Also noted was a cattle tragedy near town as residents removed hay to save livestock.
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Doze
James L. Berry
A. D. McGuire
James L. Taylor
John W. Fisher
D. P. Goodrich
B. King
Bameston
Morford Sketch Notes Long life of Alexis Resident
John T. Morford born February 27 1818 in western Pennsylvania died near 10 o clock Friday March 6 1908 in Alexis Ill at age 90. He served in Co E 12th Illinois Infantry fought under Sherman joined reunion in Washington mustered out Chicago 1865 later farmed in Mercer county and joined United Presbyterian church of Alexis in 1895. Survived by his wife Anna C Dan ford and ten children six living including two sons Hiram T and William Henry who served with him. Funeral held March 8 at United Presbyterian church with I C C F lodge and North Henderson lodge in attendance. Interment Alexis.
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Alexis
H.) Argus
John T. Morford
Pennsylvania
Iss
Henderson Township
Mercer County
Morford
Co. E
Anaylvania
Clso
Sargent
Sherman
Washington
Chicago
Wien
Mattie Steele
Hiram T
William Henry
Mr. Morford
Anna C. Danford
United Presbyterian Church
Cause of Christ
C. M. Lawrence
1.C. C. F. Lodge
North Henderson
Alexis Es
Early Closing Hour Moves Seymour Merchants
Seymour business leaders vote to close shops at seven PM starting March 2, except Saturdays before holidays. They argue shorter days won’t hurt trade, noting city stores already close at six and chiefs seek rest and recreation for proprietors and clerks.
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Seymour
Tiv Propret
Dr Ayers to Preach on Mission Work in India
Dr Ayers presiding elder of the Bombay District in India will speak at the M E Church next Sunday evening about Mission Work in India. He is described as an eloquent speaker with wide experience, promising an interesting and instructive address.
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Ayers
Bombay
India
M. E. Church
A Delightful Evening Ware Gets Five Years
A social event hosted by the C W B M s Pebbley Ga fake Saad and Mrs George McKinley drew about forty guests who shared stories jokes and songs. The piece references legal troubles for LeRoy Ware with indictments and a potential penitentiary sentence, predicting Ware will end his days in prison.
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George McKinley
Mark Twain
Cupid
C. Wl BL
Mr and Mrs Geo Clark Entertain At Home
Mr and Mrs George Clark hosted a social gathering at their northeast town home last Friday. A noon dinner prepared by Mrs Clark was enjoyed by all while the men played horseshoes with Creo Ault proving the crowd’s top pitcher. Attendees included W F Leach and family John Boice and family Gwen Frame and family and Geo Ault and daughter.
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George Clark
Health resort planned at Lineville Iowa
Get Better Results in Iowa Hawkeye Lineville in Warne county has mineral springs praised as rare. A sanitarium company forms to operate there modeled after Colfax. Critics fear impact on Colfax fade as more health resorts arise. More residents could visit Colfax if benefits spread.
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Hawkeye
Lineville
Warne County
Colfax Institution
Colfax
Towa
Lord's Day Services at Church of Christ
Regular services at the Church of Christ next Lord's Day at 10:00 morning 11:00. Evening worship at 7. The theme for the evening discourse treats temperance movement with the subject 71 Risen Power. All men are welcomed. Rev H Here Minister. Worshippers and strangers are always welcome.
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Church of Christ
Watson Saylor Visits Here and Plans Benefit Show
Watson Saylor of Mr. Pleasant and former Humeston resident spent Sunday with A. A. Smith and family. He will present a life motion picture in the High School room next Saturday evening with part of the proceeds for the high school. He also plans an entertainment in Cambria the following Monday evening.
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Watson Saylor
Trust Not to Looks Iowa Farmer Tests Corn Quality
An Iowa farmer tests kernels to judge corn worth beyond appearance. He finds 65 of 80 ears too feeble to grow and plans to plant only the strongest, asserting that a kernel’s character matters for spring planting and future yield.
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Davenport
Missouri
Iowa
Fourteenth Annual Southeastern Iowa Teachers Meet Planned
The fourteenth annual Southeastern Iowa Teachers Association meeting will be held in Des Moines from April 2 to 4. About 4,004 teachers from Wayne County are expected to attend.
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Sion
Southeastern
Lowa Teachers’ Association
Dasenport
Sand
Wayne County
Dr Walker Wins Election Amid Support at Fort Madison
The article notes Dr Walker’s easy victory in a local election, with supporters claiming his popularity outweighed opposition. It mentions a list of voters and names associated with the campaign, including Yeates and others, reflecting a strong local turnout and expectations of improved community health leadership.
Porter’s Side Wins Victory in Drake Debates
Two Drake debaters Porter and Huanestum boy led by Porter defeated Grinnell and others in a debate at Des Moines Friday evening. Judges’ vote surprised spectators as Drake held the advantage amid arguments on the fifteenth amendment. Ruby and Miles argued for federal protection of the negro, while Jerees commented on grounds of wartime policy. The second piece notes a March 14 event at Hun House with a crowded audience for a clean, wholesome comedy Atavaide Inn offered by the company, with Daly presenting a well reviewed production at popular prices and tickets on sale at Farr & Co.
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Porter
Tianning College
Drake
Coronell
Waite Des Moines
Reishedda
Cechan
Albdines
Siamtes Porter
Bove Ruby
Grinnell
L. Mo Miles
J. Frank Jerees
Hun House
Atavaide Inn
Farr & Ce
Harbold sells Plane Township farm. plans move to Keenes Cite
Janein Harbold has sold his five hundred acre farm near Plane Tyr Nate Robertson of Promise City mood Sth an acre. It is thought he will devote time to loek ead ing after thh Hig ranch in Mar andy. He may be tied to Ku aees Cite in the commission Paeimess. The Harbold farm is considered one of the best in southern Iowa and features a magnificent new county courthouse slated for completion by late May.
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LeRoy Wares
State Bank of Men
Jideret
Adison
Agiaaist
Deter
el Nando
Hin
Perseus
Ware
Janein Harbold
Planety
Nate Robertson
Promise City
Ed Viurslay
Harrow
Loekeading
Marandy
Ted Kuaees
Tealestat
Harbold Farna
Towa
Twenty Years Ago Local Happenings In Corydon Area
A condensed look back at life twenty years ago in Corydon and nearby towns. Notable items include visits by Ellis Mabry and John Rinard, sickness lists, social gatherings at Mrs. Markley and Mrs. Wells, a birth on March 10, and court activity in Corydon. Reading room efforts, weather notes, and local transport changes also appear alongside community injuries and medical care.
Howell & Baltimore Open New Corydon Law Firm
The Times reports the formation of Howell and Baltimore a general law and abstract firm in Corydon located over the Wayne County Bank in the old Selly building on the public square. W F Howell and Frank H Baltimore are established local lawyers with extensive county ties and expect swift business.
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Times
Howell & Baltimore
Corydon
Messrs
W. F. Howell
Frank H. Baltimore
Wayne County Bank
Selly Building
Public Square
Jorge Howell
Mr. Baltimore
Washington, D.C
Canfield Pleads Guilty In Corydon Court
Last Wednesday in Corydon district court Roy Canfield pled guilty to an indictment charging forgery. Judge Towner sentenced him to an intermediate term not exceeding ten years in the Anamosa reformatory for forging his uncle E J Canfield's name on a $809 note to Cambria Savings Bank. Sheriff took him to Anamosa Thursday.
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Corydon
Roy Canfield
Towner
Anamosa
E. J. Canfield
Cambria Savings Bank
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