Hunting Season Near Opens November First
Local hunters gear up as the big game season starts November 1 and runs through December 15 with specific dates for quail grouse prairie chicken wild turkey plover snipe woodcock rail goose swan and rabbit. Introduced pheasant may not be shot until October 1 1915. Alden Times notes Illinois and Missouri laws differ from Town rules. Alden: R M Geary plans tile drainage on a sixty acre corner of his farm spending about 1000 with four carloads of tile, expecting net earnings of 2000 from improved land and a prior tile project near the schoolhouse backed by better yields.
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Illinois
Missouri
Alden
R.M. Geary
Modern Woodmen Offer Settles Bank Claim Battle
J H Jamison receiver for the defunct First National bank received a settlement proposal from the Modern Woodmen of America offering to withdraw its 70 000 preferred claim surrender a 400 000 bond and release listed parties if the 850 000 claim is admitted and other valid claims settled. Jamison to present to depositors for consideration with possible dividend if accepted.
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J. H. Jamison
First National Bank
Modern Woodmen of America
Jamison
Chariton Patrict
Rev Burks Leaves for New York City in New Year
Word from W W Burks of Nevada Missouri says he will go to New York City the first of the year. He is recognized as a leading Church of Christ minister. He previously pastored in Nevada and his friends wish him success.
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W. W. Burks
Nevada
New York City
Church of Christ
Hel
Mabel Street Weds Herman Richard at Sadie Street Home
At high noon last Wednesday October 21 the marriage of Mabel Street to Herman Richard occurred at the bride’s mother Mrs Sadie Street home Humeston with Rev Ross of the M E church officiating. A large dinner followed and plans set to reside on the Hutchinson farm five miles west of Corydon.
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Sadie Street
Mabel
Herman.Richard
Ross
M. E
Humeston
Richard
Hutchinson
Corydon
Kemple An Entertaining Speaker At Opera House
Robert L. Kemple delivered a wholesome address titled The American Boy to a small audience at the Opera House on Friday night. The lecture lasted an hour and forty five minutes and combined humor with serious points, drawing strong attention from listeners who found it one of the era’s best.
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Opera House
Robert L. Kemple
Kemple
California Apricot Harvest Reaches Peak In Heaviest Year
The Los Angeles Times reports California apricot trees bend beneath the heaviest crop in years with an estimated 120000 tons yielding about 1250000 dollars to growers. Rapid ripening may leave up to ten percent unharvested as the fruit proves exceptionally luscious.
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California
Los Angeles Times
Pioneer Woman Rebecca Casey Poundstone Dies at 72
Rebecca Casey Poundstone, born December 31, 1835 in Fayette County Pennsylvania, died at age 72 on Wednesday at her Wayne County farm. She married William J. Poundstone in 1862 and lived in Illinois before moving to Wayne County. Survived by husband William, two children Jesse G. Poundstone and Frances A. Bernard, four brothers, a sister, and many friends. Funeral held at home Friday led by Rev. Clark of Eden Baptist Church. interment at Wood Cemetery.
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W. J. Poundstone
Rebecca Casey
Fayette County
Pennsylvania
William J. Poundstone
Illinois
Wayne County
Jesse G. Poundstone
Frances AL. Bernard
Randolph, Neb
Baptist Church
Clark
Eden Baptist Church
Wood Cemetery
Lightning Strikes Barn Child Barely Hurts Nine Year Old
Osceola Sentinel reports a nine year old girl struck by lightning in a barn as a thunderstorm passed. The blast tore garments from her body without severe burns, leaving her briefly unconscious yet quickly recovering. The event occurred while children sheltered inside a rain-soaked barn during a downpour.
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Osceola
Middlebrook's In New Residence At Humeston
Frankfarton, age 23, dies after poisoning illness at home seven miles southwest of Humeston. Husband returns from work. Dr. McCulloch cannot save her. Survived by husband, Gribble family, two brothers, four sisters. funeral at Unity Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Clark. interment Cunningham cemetery. Humeston notes on life expectancy and Middlebrook's new residence on Spring and Second streets.
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Humeston
McCulloch
Unity Baptist Church
M. 8. Clark
Cunningham Cemetery
Suk
Robert
Yiddlebrook
Gate City
Spring
Second Streets
Middlebrook
Missouri Ballot Size Comment from Centerville Citizen
The Centerville Citizen notes Missouri voters face a large ballot with seven tickets and twelve constitutional amendments. It explains voters must strike through names they do not support, and warns Missouri returns will arrive late this year.
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Iowa
Missouri
Centerville
Track Change Proposed for Van Wert Depot
Van Wert business leaders propose shifting the Burlington track south of the depot to join the west line, moving the south branch west of town. Division Superintendent Hamm from Centerville inspected the ground and pledged to report favorably, citing reduced track upkeep and fewer accidents in the town center.
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Burlington Rail Rod
Hamm
Centerville
Ito
Weldon American
Old Man's Club in Higginsville Shows Longevity
At Higginsville Missouri an old man's club reports no member death since the June meeting. The organization counts 120 members with the oldest being James Alumbaugh of Odessa at ninety seven and the youngest William J Bell at seventy one.
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Higginsville
Focal
James’ , Alumbaugh
Odessa
William J. Bell
H Carter Speaks Here at Opera House Monday
County Attorney Carter of Cory don will speak at the Opera House Monday evening November 2 at 7 30. He is a good speaker and you are invited to hear him.
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Carter
Corydon
Opera House
Yall
Diphtheria Scare Strikes Mount Ayr After Fatality
A diphtheria scare grips Mount Ayr with one death, Virgil Miller the eldest son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Miller. Quarantine surrounds homes with possible exposure. Schools closed and precautions are in place to prevent further spread.
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Mount Ayr
Virgil
Arthur Miller
Jamieson and Moon Speak Today at Opera House
Senator W. D. Jamieson Democratic candidate for congress in the Eighth District and Senator Moon of Wapelio county speak at the Opera House this afternoon at 1 30. They are able and entertaining speakers and all should hear them discuss political issues from a democratic standpoint.
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W. D. Jamieson
Congress
Moon
Wapelio County
Opera House
Paper From Corn Stalks Promises Cheaper Alternative
Government chemists report success in producing a fine grade of paper from corn stalks and husks. The new material is claimed to be cheaper and superior to wood pulp paper.
Weather postpones church program to next Sunday
A Congregational Sunday School program scheduled for this Sunday evening was postponed due to the weather. The event will be held next Sunday evening starting at 7 30.
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Congregational
Poultry Show Tips Emphasize Early Bird Preparation
For the December poultry show, exhibitors are urged to inspect and prepare their prize birds during the first week in December. Begin extra feeding and special care now, and get birds accustomed to handling to gain any edge.
Arthur McCabe Buys Rouse Farm Name for Father
Arthur McCabe purchased the 220 acre Rouse farm from W T Rouse last week for 3835 an acre. The buyer plans to move his father to Mount Pleasant and may relocate to California later.
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Arthur McCabe
Rouse Farm
W. T. Rouse
Arthur McCane
Mr. McCabe
Mount Pleasant
Rouse
California
Birth of son to Mr and Mrs Homer Finney of Council Bluffs
A birth notice from Humeston reports the arrival of a son on October 5 to Mr and Mrs Homer Finney of Council Bluffs. The Finneys are described as residents with ties to Shenandoah and nearby communities through James T.
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Humeston
Homer Finney
Council Bluffs
Finner
Mrs. Ney
Shenamiloah
James T
Signs of a Hard Winter in Chicago Tribune
Signs of a hard winter are noted by goosebone, squirrels hoard nuts, and hoboes flock to cities. District court convened on Monday with Judge Evans presiding. eight criminal cases on the docket.
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Chicago Tribune
Evans
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