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Humeston New Era

Location

Humeston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1908

Page

4

Local and Personal Watch for Leffy Next Week

Fire meeting next Friday evening. M G Hart was in Corydon on business Friday. Ed Kellogg of Cambria traded in Humeston Wednesday. The Davis City reunion will be held August 11 to 14 inclusive. L D Miler Alexander’s piano man was in Kellerton Friday on business. S W Lewis of the Northwest neighborhood traded in town Thursday. Mrs C S Humeston returned with relatives Saturday from a visit in Chicago. B H Moore and Dr McCooch were in Chariton on business last Wednesday. George Miller has accepted a position at the creamery and has commenced work. Abert Barker entertained at his home Friday evening complimentary to Mack Taylor. What the country wants is a lot of good base ball and corn weather accounting to the Sioux City Journal. Mr and Mrs F T McKibben returned home Thursday evening from a visit at Excelsior Springs Mo. Tonn Doze James Mariette Carl Melinure and Byron Watsebaugh were Chariton visitors Wednesday evening.

Ed. Kellogg Cambria Humeston Davis City Abert Barker Mack Taylor Sioux City Journal F. T. McKibben Excelsior Springs

Local Humeston Notes Include Social Visits and Talents

The New Era Print Shop reports community happenings. H V Canfield spent over Sunday with family. J K Young and A E Carter visited Corydon and Allerton on Monday. D P Goodrich traveled to Cooperstown ND yesterday. Congregational aid society meets Thursday with Mrs J B Ford. Mr and Mrs B C Wilkinson spent over Sunday in Corydon with the Warders. Richard Kyner & Co. advertise screen wire and lawn mowers. A large addition to the produce house is under way with T King as contractor. Frank Wyer returned Friday from Bonaparte after his father's funeral. Lucid social notes cover lawn care, visits, and local schooling events including commencements and piano lessons by Miss Elizabeth Taylor. F H Baltimore, candidate for county attorney, was in Humeston Saturday recuperating from a recent colt injury.

Congregational Aid Society J. B. Ford B. C. Wilkinson Corydon Harry Warder Richard, Kyner & Co T. King Frank Wyer Bonaparte Richard Kyner & Co Elizahith Taylor Garden Grove Taylor F.H. Baltimore Cordon Humeston Mr. Baltimore

Dr Mec Culloch Senator Bid Record Debunked

The Huneston New Era claimed Dr Mec Culloch supported a two cent fare bill in the 31st Iowa General Assembly. Records show Sankey introduced the bill, committee reported for indefinite postponement, and votes ended in a tie then majority reports. Culloch supported the majority and the bill failed. A later vote again favored the majority, with Culloch opposing the minority to adopt the majority, confirming defeat.

Dr. MecCulloch Huneston New Era 31St General Assembly Sankey Decatur County Committee On Railroads and Commerce McCulloch House Journal George McCulloch Yeass Warne Lucas Iowa General Assembly

Notice to the Public on Barnyard Cleanout

Public notice from Humeston Iowa warns property owners to clean out all barnyards out-houses and cesspools within thirty days or incur expenses. Passed May 8 published Mar 20 by Board of Health Clerk J L Taxtor. Letters uncalled for in post office for week ending May 18 1908 Mr Robert E Alen Mr J F Wallace Alfred D McCrizoca P M.

Board of Health J. L. Taxtor Humeston Iowa Robert E. Alen J. F. Wallace Alfred D. McCrizoca P. M

New Styles in Millinery on Display at My Store

Display announces mid season millinery styles arriving weekly. Shop owner invites customers to share hat preferences and requests for desired designs.

Embroideries and Laces at Special Prices Told

Advertisement highlights Swiss Nainsook and Cambric embroideries in match sets, wide flouncing bands, and netting for waists. Mentions the Royal Worcester Corset in latest styles and moderately priced options.

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Sanford & McGuire M. G. Hart L. D. Miler Alexander Kellerton S.W. Lewis B. H. Moore Dr. McOcooch Chariton George Miller Tonn Doze James Mariette Carl Meliuire Byron Watsebaugh The New Era Print Shop Leffy H. V. Canfield J. K. Young A. E. Carter Allerton D. P. Goodrich Cooperstown North Dakota Frances Threlkeld Ethel King James Lynch Clearfield Burn McRae L. Rutledge Henry Middlebrook W. D. Smith L. M. Stanton W. H. Ransome van Wert Geo. Taber Lou Martin Cleopatra Ravanna Centerville Ruth Stearns Bosserman Henry Joy Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church J. H. Connor J. F. McGuire Lewisburg Elizabeth Surhaugh Elizabeth Taylor Charley Houston Ralph Houston Boyd Morgan Dave Brewer Reg Hennings Ralph Gardner Drake Dwight Ralph Des Moines Miss Kelso Congregational Church DR. Culmsee Hamelton Geo. McCulloch Houe Journal Machine Goodrich Hutchinson & Son Goodrich Machine Postoffice F. E. Farr & CO
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