Humeston High School Defeats Derby 13 to 5 in Fast Contest
Humeston A team defeated Derby 13 to 5 after a pitching shift in the third inning. Derby led 2 0 in early innings but Humeston rallied with key two baggers from Britain and Humeston. Mcored runs late and improved defense, with Clim on the mound and Latimer umpiring. Next game against Garden Grove Saturday May 9 with admission 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children, ladies free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby
Humeston
Morris
Britain
H. Thomas
Dunn
Wood
Charles Humeston
Ulm
Sullivan
Mullinnix
Uim
Bogg
Greene
Melvin
Clyde Latimer
Clim
Garden Grove High School
Mrs Nancy J McVey remembered as a kind neighbor in Wayne County
Mrs Nancy J McVey born August 10 1841 in Ohio came to Wayne County Iowa with her parents married Jacob McVey February 1 1859 and raised seven children. She suffered a chronic ailment yet bore up bravely. She died Monday April 27 funeral held at home on Wednesday by Rev G H Putnam and burial in Lewisburg cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob McVey
Wayne County
Frank
Samuel
Humeston
Ella
A. B. Duncan
Rachel
Charles Caldwell
Chase
Henry
Stafford
Neb
Cora
George McCart
Halsey
Oregon
Reuben
McVey
Lfe
G. H. Putnam
Congregational Church
Lewisburg
Murray Joins Gate City Real Estate Firm
D E Murray who moved from Humeston Iowa buys A C Helwig property at Fifth and Fulton streets and acquires a half interest in M S Ackles real estate business. The enterprise will operate as Ackles and Murray with Murray assisting in managing the extensive dealings and bringing a son in medical college along to the area.
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Gate City
Keokuk
D. E. Murray
Humeston
Iowa
A. C. Helwig
Fifth and
Fulton Streets
M.S. Ackles
Fim
Ackles & Murray
Murray
Medical College
Ackles
Widows Granted Pension Increase Without New Application
The government raises widows pensions from 5 to 12 dollars per month for those who served ninety days in the Civil War. Existing beneficiaries will receive a $36 check for three months. new applicants must have wed the soldier before June 27, 1890. The Constitution-Democrat notes widows of soldiers on pension rolls are entitled regardless of income.
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Constitution- Democrat
Jared Announces Candidacy for Warne County Treasurer
In Corydon B F Jared announces for Warne county treasurer subject to Republican primary June 2. He is an experienced businessman educated and skilled as a penman. He is a young Republican candidate with broad support and would campaign actively if nominated and run the office to satisfy all citizens.
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B. F. Jared
Corydon
Warne County
Jared
F. H. Baltimore Injured in Pony Accident
Last Friday while riding a colt in Corydon F H Baltimore was badly injured a quarter mile from town. The horse reared and fell backward on him causing a severe groin wound from the saddle horn and a broken blood vessel. He was bruised but hopes are his injuries are not permanent.
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F. H. Baltimore
Corydon
Mr. Baltimore
Iowa, Land of freemen and harvests in Des Moines tribute
H. W. Harris writes from Des Moines Tribune praising Iowa as a land of beauty and bounty. The poem extols its prairies, rivers, grain fields, and industrious people, declaring Iowa a heritage from Heaven and a beacon of freedom. It contrasts rural industry with distant shores and evokes national pride in Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Iowa
H. W. Harris
Des Moines
Awful accident at Elkenberry mill injures worker
Samuel Jones, about fifty, employed at Elkenberry and McKiveen's mill in Russell, had his left arm torn off when his coat snagged in a grain carrier Friday afternoon. Manager Curtis shut off power and, with a pocket knife, severed the threads holding the arm. Jones was taken home for medical aid and is reported as doing as well as possible. he has a wife and one son.
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Samuel Jones
Elkenberry & McKiveen
Russell
Mr. Curtis
Mr. Jones
Corydon Faces Population Decline Amid Births and Deaths
The Corydon census report for 1907 shows nineteen births and twenty four deaths inside town limits, a net population loss of five. The Times-Republican notes the town faces a race death by own action and urges new citizens to move in to reverse the trend.
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Corydon
Teddy
Republican
Weather Prophet Hicks Predicts Extreme May Weather
Hicks the weather prophet warns May will be worst ever with continuous tornadoes thunderstorms hail and frost. He forecasts heavy rains hail late snow squalls and sleet nationwide, with general frosts before the month ends in comparative peace.
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Hicks
Excellent Time With Grammar Pupils Spell Event
Mrs Newell's room hosted a spelling party at Miss Chloe Bone's home in honor of Helen Puam nan and Leah Gibbs. Helen spelled down the room and Leah earned the month's top spelling progress. Delights included girl made refreshments and ice cream from the boys with games and lively fun.
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Newell
Chloe Bone
Helen Puamnan
Leah Gibbs
Grammar
Helen
Leah
Chariton May Get Free City Mail Delivery This Year
Chariton may obtain free city mail delivery if it meets post office department requirements. Year ending June 30, 1907 sales total at least 10200 and the current year likely exceeds 10000, per Chariton papers. Sidewalks street lights meet requirements and council will place house numbers and street signs to enable delivery this year.
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Post Office Department
Chariton
Progressive Hameston Merchants Reach for Local Trade
The New Era urges readers to study business men’s notices in these columns. Hameston merchants are active and energetic, seeking your trade with the right merchandise at fair prices.
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New Era
Hameston
Smith Berry Wedding In Humeston Des Moines Groom Weds Local Bride
Miss Berry of Humeston Iowa and Lewis Edwin Smith of Des Moines were married in a small family ceremony at six o'clock with Judge Charles A. Bishop officiating. Attending were only immediate relatives and a dinner followed before the couple, now headed for Cheyenne Wyoming, begin their life together.
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Miss Berry
Smith
Des Moines
Nate Elak
Mase Bawacane Bailey
Humeston
Iowa
Berry
Lewis Edwin Smith
Ida Clapp-smith
Charles A. Bishop
Heke Clapp-Smith
Alvord Bishop
Lawrence
Cleveland
Ohio
Bishop
Merritt Love
Cheyenne
Wyoming
United After Fifty-Three Years Reunion Near Phillipsburg
A happy family reunion occurred last Friday at Isaac Bently’s home near Phillipsburg. Three sisters visited from New York state Iowa and Oklahoma. the Iowa sister at Wayne county is Mrs L Bullock of Cambria aged eighty one, the others traveled from Oklahoma and New York. The sisters had not seen each other since 1855 and the meeting was described as a joy filled event by Sargent Leader.
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Isaac Bently
Phillipsburg
New York State
Wayne County
Iowa
Oklahoma
Aurora
Clarke county buys road grader for 125 dollars
A Clarke county township board reportedly ordered and purchased a road grader for 125 dollars last week. The Osceola Democrat criticizes the move as a poor investment, arguing graders harm roads and urging farmers to destroy such machines, praising the cheaper split log drag as a better option.
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Clarke County
Osceola Democrat
Twenty Years Ago In The New Era This Week
Weather was wet and cool as memories of two decades ago surface. D M Phelps visited Des Moines. Judge Freeland of Corydon toured town. Public schools closed their year. Memorial Day preparations began. Creamee ry started season after Haldeman & Son bought it. Milkman P D Northrup began first wagon delivery. April named the dryest in memory with few showers. Park improvements surged with 150 trees planted by donors and residents. James Taylor suffered a second hip injury after a fall from crutch at his door.
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D. W. Ulm
Haldeman & Son
M.O. Barnes
James Newcomb
Kirkville
John Stirling
Co Democrat
Dr. Arnold
B. P. Newcomb
R.C. Poston
W. M
R. EK. Thomas
J.S. Smith
J. W
George McCullochh
Treas
J. W. Ryan
Lee’s
D. P. Goodrich
W. H. Buck
J. D
Park Commissioners
James Taylor
Alfalfa Field Test in Chariton County Showers Promise
James Parsons reports his alfalfa crop in April breezes is advancing with the first harvest soon. He has expanded his experiments by sowing another bushel of seed this spring, believing Linea county can become an alfalfa region with proper soil and management, noting past tests were satisfactory.
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Chariton
James Parsons
Merly
Linea County
Postmaster at Seymour Dies After Illness
James H. Morrison, postmaster at Seymour for eighteen years and a prominent citizen, died Saturday at his home after a length illness. Funeral held Monday at the home with interment in Seymour cemetery.
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James H. Morrison
Mear
Seymour Cemetery
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Humelton
Nancy J. McVey
toowaAa
Mississippi
Russell Man
United
D. M. Phelps
Judge Freeland of
Junior
Hamilton
Henry Fisher
Garden Grove
Our Citizen
Seymour
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