Postal rates increase effective April fifteenth
Postage changes announce higher rates across postcard first class and parcel post. Postcards rise to two cents, government postal notice stays one cent, second class newspapers see a small rise, and parcel post adds a two cent service charge plus a 25 cent special handling fee with a three cent return card. Postmaster Garrett urges public understanding and offers help.
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Moulton
Parcel Post
Garrett
Farm Bureau Meeting Set For Center School House
The Farm Bureau plans a rousing meeting Thursday March 26 at Center School house. Postponed from February 26, the program remains largely unchanged with Rev W A Smith delivering the main talk and an extra fine offering for attendees. A musical program and refreshments will be provided, with broad invitations extended to all.
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Center School House
Farm Bureau
W. A. Smith
Alfred Logan Family Moves to Glenwood Missouri
Alfred Logan and family relocated to Glenwood Missouri last week. Miss Kate Gale visited home from Centerville for the weekend. The Women's Foreign Missionary society plans to meet with Mrs. W Smith this afternoon with Mrs Ed Newcomb leading.
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Alfred Logan
Glenwood
Kate Gale
Centerville
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
W. Smith
Ed Newcomb
Chicken Thief Reported In Local Town
A local rooster roost loss at R B Carson’s home is blamed on a female thief. A Moulton observer hid and saw a woman and an animal trainer steal a hen, using quieting sounds to restrain the bird. The incident underscores a rise in poultry theft in urban areas.
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R. B. Carson
R. B
Carson
the Tribune
Moulton
Declamatory finals set for Centerville Monday night
The county Declamatory contest final will be at Centerville Monday evening with Mildred Lindley, winner of the preliminary in Cincinnati last week, representing Moulton. Etta Lingley, a high school freshman, failed to win and is eliminated from semi finals. Judges expect Etta to reach higher state honors in the future. Spelling matches were held across grades. 7th and 8th tied after a 7th grade win. Second grade hosts a bee with Dorothy Brookshire and Charles Yates. Bad roads reduce attendance. Mrs. Bryl Elis of Bloomfield visited Tuesday.
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Centerville
Milderd Lindley
Cincinnati
Moulton
Etta Lingley
Bloomfield
Etta
Dorothy Brookshire
Charles Yates
Radio Club entertains at Methodist church with electric cross demo
A well attended program by the Radio Club of the Methodist church featured a 21 member orchestra performing overtures and vocal numbers. Demonstrations included a home made spark machine delivering wireless telegraphy, an electric cross of tinfoil, and a church tower cross light. The event was praised for community welfare and future plans teased.
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Radio Club
Methodist
Carl Wood
Bryan Strohmeyer
Christ
Presbyterian Church Services and Sunday School Invite
Sunday school at 10 o clock with classes for everyone and a cordial invitation to all. Regular services Sunday night with Rev Sawyers of Centerville occupying the pulpit.
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Presbyterian Church
Sawyers
Centerville
Christian Church service schedule announced
Bible school at 10:00 and morning worship at 11:00. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 followed by evening worship at 7:30. Brother Nicols will preach both the morning and evening services.
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Christian Church Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Bro
Nicols
Methodist Church Weekly Programs and Library Upgrade
The M. E. Church outlines Sunday school at 10, morning worship at 11, and evening service at 7 30 with midweek prayer and Friday and Saturday rehearsals. The Sunday School library now accommodates 1000 volumes, aided by Mrs. Edwards and assistants. A Radio Club concert drew crowds and upcoming events include an Automobile show engagement and a violin solo by Josephine Molar.
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M. E. Church
M. S. Edwards
Radio Club
Methodist Church Orchestra
Centerville
Josephine Molar
Methodist Episcopal Church
Walter A. Smith
Holiness Meeting and Local Social Roundup
W B Stevens of Queen City Missouri plans meetings at Mrs Ed Parks home Saturday night and both Sunday nights. Mrs Florence Wilson of Unionville Iowa visited Mrs Stele Coons. Mrs Jas Bolton of Lancaster called on Moulton friends Tuesday. PKEO sisters held a meeting at Mrs Ida Mace's home Tuesday. Keen Berry remains sick at his mother Lillian Berry's home. Mrs Lee Duncan Mrs Gale Huddleston and Mrs Geo Lane hosted a Rock party Tuesday afternoon. Mrs John Powell won high score and Mrs Roy Beggs won consolation. A two course luncheon followed. Clint Linden went to Burlington to work on a farm this spring. Otto Floyd returned home for a day. Mrs Guff Davis and Ruth were in Ottumwa Tuesday. Mr Gee moved his family to Stansberry Missouri. Elmer Wood and wife attended an egg dealers convention in Des Moines. Mrs Edwin Morrow visited Centerville with her parental Winters home yesterday.
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Florence Wilson
Unionville
Iowa
Stele Coons
Jas. Bolton
Lancaster
Moulton
P. KE. O
Ida Mace
Keen Berry
Lillian Berry
Lee Duncan
Gale Huddleston
Geo. Lane
Ruth
Ottumwa
Gee
Stansberry
Elmer Wood
Des Moines
Edwin Morrow
Centerville
Marcus D Walker obituary recounts Civil War service
Marcus D. Walker born June 25 1842 in Adams county Illinois died March 14 1925 at his Moulton Iowa home aged 82 years 8 months 17 days He served in Co B 50 Illinois Infantry enlisting at 18 and was discharged at Louisville Kentucky in 1865 He married Margaret Jane Pauly in 1868 she died 1898 They had four children George S Walker of Moulton William A Walker of Centerville Anna F Andrews of Sheffield and eight grandchildren nine great grandchildren three step brothers in Washington state Funeral services were held at Glen Cowell home at 130 pm Monday conducted by Rev W A Smith Burial at Centerville Oakland Cemetery
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Marcus D. Walker
Orlando
Rachel Walker
Adams County
Illinois
Moulton
Iowa
Co. B. 50
Illinois Infantry
Louisville
Margaret Jane Pauly
George S
William A
Centerville
Anna F. Andrews
Sheffield
Washington
Glen Cowell
W. A. Smith
Center_ville Oakland cemetery
Card of Thanks for family loss and Legion services
We thank friends and neighbors for help during our father and grandfather's illness and loss, and we acknowledge the American Legion members for their services. Signed Geo. S. Walker, Wm. A. Walker, Mrs. B. S. Andrews, Mrs. Glen Cowell and Mrs. A. A. Perrin.
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The
American Legion
Geo. S. Walker
Wm. A. Walker
B. S. Andrews
Glen Cowell
A. A. Perrin
Obituary of Little Raymond Walter From Putman County Mo
Little Raymond Walter born May 20 1923 in Putman county Mo died March 8 1925 at home age 1 year 9 months 18 days. Survived by father Mike C Walter mother Effie L Walter sisters Pauline 7 Edith 5 brother predeceased grandparents J P Walter Lee Mock great grandparents A J Mock and many relatives. Funeral by great aunt Mrs F S Ball. interment Bratcher cemetery. A precious one from us is gone. A voice we loved is still.
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Little Raymond
Mike C
Effie L. Walter
Putman County
Pauline
Edith
J. P. Walter
Lee Mock
A. J. Mock
F. S. Ball
Bratcher
Thanking Neighbors for Kindness During Illness
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Walter thank neighbors and friends for their kindness and help during their son's illness.
Pioneer resident Mrs Gumm dies in West Grove at 75
Mrs. Elizabeth Beard Gumm, born January 1 1850 in Davis county Iowa, died March 8 1925 at her sister’s home in West Grove at age 75. She married William Gumm in 1865 and eight children were born. two sons John and Peter preceded her. Survived by two sons Jacob and William, two daughters Ina Eddy and Jennie McKenny, two brothers James H Beard and Isaac Beard, and sister Ela Stivers. Interment in Hardin cemetery near Moulton. She was the first white child born in Davis county and longtime pioneer to the area. Bloomfield Democrat.
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Sarah Elizabeth Beard
William
Nancy Jane Beard
Davis County
Iowa
Ella Stivers
West Grove
William Gumm
John
Peter
Jacob
Tecoah
Wash
Centerville
Ina Eddy
Exline
Jennie McKenney
Moulton
James H. Beard
Glenwood
Isaac Beard
Holyoke
Colo
Ela Stiver
Davis
Appanoose Counties
Bloomfield
Henry Harrison Horn obituary ages and marriages
Henry Harrison Horn born April 22, 1866 died March 13, 1925 aged 58 years 10 months 21 days. Married Mary Faist July 1887. she died March 1898. One child Ernest. Married Mary Frances Dorsey to whom he left Milford Frances and Bertha. Bertha survives. Member of Fairview Baptist Church then Christian Church Monterey. Survives wife sister Mrs. Lee Trimble Coataville and many relatives.
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Henry Harrison Horn
Mary Faist
Monterey
Ernest
Mary Frances Dorsey
Moulton
Milford
Frances
Bertha
Baptist Church
Fairview
Christian Church
Lee Trimble
Coataville
Thanks to all who aided us during illness and passing
We express heartfelt gratitude to those who offered kindness and help to our family during the illness and death of our husband and father, Mrs Henry Horn and family.
Prof Johnson Re-elected Superintendent at Moulton Schools
Prof L E Johnson was unanimously re-elected to serve another year as superintendent of the Moulton schools. Now in his fifth year, his administration has grown graduating classes to over thirty this year. With a strong staff, he has raised the school’s standing in the state, pleasing patrons and assuring steady leadership for the term.
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L. E. Johnson
Moulton
Johnson
Young Colorado Rancher Hailed as New Caruso
A 22 year old Colorado farmer Doherty facing poverty due to drought sang to uplift his family and impressed John A. Lewis and Mrs Kingsley Ballou who funded training. Under expert guidance he trained to interpret songs akin to McCormack and now sings with hopeful promise while working as a Cheyenne school janitor.
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Doherty
Jimmy
Calhan
Sol
John A. Lewis
Lewis
Kingsley Ballou
Silvernagel
Dresden
Lombardi
Florence
Colorado Springs
Henry Howard Brown
Samuel Jessop
Cheyenne
Colorado Springs Gazette
Mrs Sam Cole Visits Richmond Area Relatives
Mrs. Sam Cole visits relatives in Richmond Iowa. Miss Dellena Ogden of Moberly spends the weekend with Mrs. John Powell Jr. A pleasant Thursday afternoon was enjoyed at the home of Mrs. Wm Spurgeon who was assisted in giving.
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Sam Cole
Richmond
Owa
Dellena Ogden
Moberly
John Powell, Jr
Wm. Spurgeon
Coal Near Moulton Could Boost Local Boom
Appanoose County eyes a coal find near Moulton as Clarne Marvin and Ross Forsythe move to dig on the Forsythe farm two miles southwest of town. If coal lies within 50 to 100 feet, a slope will be sunk and workers housed locally, promising cheaper fuel and a potential population and business boost for Moulton.
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Appanoose County
United States
Geo. Wall
Clarne Marvin
Coal Ciy
Moulton
Ross Forsythe
Marvin
Bridge Party Highlights and Local Notes
A Rock party hosted by Mesdames Mason Clark and John Patterson featured seven tables of bridge. High score went to Mrs. M. S. Edwards with consolation to Mrs. Cary Beggs. Mrs. Henderson remains bedfast in poor health, living with daughter Mrs. Walter Henss. The losing side hosted a Shamrock luncheon at Mrs. Dick Eby’s home with high score to Mrs. John Powell and consolation to Mrs. Hoyt Garrett. Other hostesses listed. Visitors include Mrs. Fannie Kimes in Bridgeport Iowa and Lucia Napson visiting Moberly. J. O. Patterson works out of Hannibal Mo, while Paris Sherman visited Ottumwa. Mrs. C. P. Norton improving from flu. Otto Barnhart returns from California. Donald Fullerton home from Iowa Wesleyan. Girls' Circle at Christian church met at Mrs. Arther Montgomery’s. Elmer Wood Co. painting interior and Bird Motor Co. redecorating.
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Mesdames Mason Clark
John Patterson
M. S. Edwards
Cary Beggs
Henderson
Walter Henss
J. O. Patterson
Hannibal
Paris Sherman
Ottumwa
C. P. Norton
Otto Barnhart
California
Barnhart
Donald Fullerton
Iowa Wesleyan
Mt. Pleasant
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Queen City
Ed Parks
Raymond Walter
Mrs
Mike Walter
WM. Gumm
Henry Horn
Prof. Johnson
Colorado
Caruso
Arther Montgomery
C. G. Beyes
Elmer Wood Co
Bird Motor Co
J. B. Stetson
Strongheart
Northern
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E. Wood CO
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