Slate of state officers listed for county tickets
For Governor Jeremiah B Sullivan of Union County. For Lieutenant Governor John D Butler of Iowa County. For Judge of the Supreme Court Judge John R Caldwell of Tama County. For Supt Public Instruction A R McCook of Howard County. For Railroad Commissioner W S Porter of Hardin County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah B. Sullivan
Union County
John D. Butler
Iowa County
Supreme Court
John R. Caldwell
Tama County
A R. McCook
Howard County
Chari ton Lacks Water Works, Reader Club Offer Noted
William E. Curtis remarks Chari ton, large and wealthy for its size, lacks water works. The Democrat notes weekly reprints from Bryan's Commoner and promotes a year of both papers for $1.85 as a liberal clubbing offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Curtis
Chariton
the Democrat
Bryan
Money in Circulation Surges Amid Silver Coinage Debate
The July money supply rose nearly six million dollars and over 121 million for the year through July. The expansion rate doubles what free silver coinage at 16 to 1 would have produced. This marks the largest circulation rise since the Civil War as proponents of 18 to 1 argued for more money.
Wisconsin Governor La Follette challenges party bribery ties
The article notes a call for a government printing office probe, likening it to the post office inquiry. Wisconsin Governor La Follette, seeking a third term, accuses the Republican corporation element of bribery tied to railroad taxation and primary election bills in 1901, promising proof to spur the fall campaign against party stalwarts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Follette
Wisconsin
County Committee elects new officers Riebel and Kelley
At the Democratic county committee meeting last Saturday A C Riebel was chosen chairman and Edward Kelley was chosen secretary. The committee plans a strong campaign for the county ticket this fall urging turnout to overcome last year’s 300 counting nonvoters and improve election results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic County Committee
A. C. Riebel
Edward Kelley
Stuart
Drake
Soldiers to escort Gen Howard at Chautauqua event
All ex soldiers planning to attend the Chautauqua show on Saturday August 15 are asked to join Iseminger Post 18 at the assembly room at 9 30 a m to march together to the depot to receive and escort Gen Howard to the venue. Old soldiers are invited to form a body of honor during the lecture by Gen Howard. By order of Post Commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Iseminger
Gen. Howard
Hymn Verse Sung by New York Chinese Mission Group
A Chinese mission in New York attracted a large crowd last evening as worshippers sang a stanza from a well known hymn. An interpreter confirmed the words echoed a Christian hymn about resting in Jesus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gum Sung
Yun
Safa
Jesus
The Sultan's Daughter Comedy Comes to Chariton Opera House
The Jolly Della Pringle company presents The Sultan's Daughter a merry comedy with rapid changes and broad humor. The engagement opens Thursday August 27 at the Chariton opera house promising light hearted fun and wholesome entertainment for all audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Theatres
Jolly Della Pringle
Chariton Opera House
Death of David Crawford Former Chariton Resident
David Crawford 79 a longtime Chariton resident died August 4 1903 at the home of his daughter Mrs Maggie Davenport Armourdale Kansas after an extended illness with tuberculosis and cancerous trouble The funeral was held Sunday at the Baptist church with Rev Fred B Palmer officiating He was born in Kentucky November 23 1823 and raised in Ohio He married Nancy Jane McGre in 1841 She died April 10 1897 They had fifteen children eleven survive including Mary Ellen John B Juli Ann Sara and others with multiple daughters and sons remaining in Iowa Missouri and Kansas City
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Crawford
Maggie Davenport
Armourdale
Kansas
Chariton
Wm. Pickler
Fred B. Palmer
Baptist Church
Kentucky
Ohio
Nancy Jane McGre
Mary Ellen
Reynolds
Iowa
John B
This County
Juli Ann
Kansas City
Missouri
Sara
Death of Mr Crawford Revered Iowa pioneer
Elizabeth of this city Francia Marion of Munsey Kansas Edward P. of Tabor Iowa Maggie 8 of Armourdale Kansas Lydia F. of Wetumka Indian Territory Rosetta of Hawthorne Iowa Bertha Alice of Denver Colorado Wm Thomas of Kansas City recall Mr Crawford who came to Iowa fifty years ago as an early Chicago settler. His death brings regret and sympathy from old friends and citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Francia Marion
Munsey
Kansas
Edward P
Tabor
Iowa
Maggie 8
Armourdale
Lydia F
Wetumka
Indian Territory
Rosetta
Hawthorne
Bertha Alice
Denver
Colorado
Wm. Thomas
Kansas City
Crawford
Chicago
Illinois
Shorthorn Bulls For Sale At Cleveland Iowa
Shorthorn bulls offered by W J E Hanks of Cleveland Iowa include one four year old bull and two yearlings. Sale details are concise with the seller contact listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J E. Hanks
Cleveland
Iowa
Fall School At Gem City Business College Catalog Ad
The Notice promotes the Gem City Business College in Quincy Illinois opening Sept 1 with a 64 page illustrated catalog free. It includes student testimonials portraits penmanship samples graduation class list of 1163 attendees tuition and board details and full particulars to request from D L Musselman Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gem City Business College
Quincy
D. L. Musselman
Quincy, I
Local residents visit Chariton and area during private trips
A long list of Chariton area residents and guests details visits, trips, and returns. Emma Gardner stays in Chariton with L C Whitten while Brightwell family moves back to Chariton. many relatives and friends travel between Albia Indianola Russell Ottumwa Des Moines and other towns for visits, sales work, and church affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Gardner
Russell
Chariton
L. C. Whitten
H. QO. Brightwell
Osceola
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. S. Porter
Hardin County
A. L. Rockhold
Wayne County
Albert F. Jenkins
Washington Township
A. M. James
Liberty Township
Laurel Boss
Whitebreast Township
Laura Fitch
Patterson Bevard
Union Township
Post Ofice Department
United States
Washington
County Committee
Velie
North Side Square
Chariton, Iowa
W.E. Lewis
Frank Clark
Burlington
Will Clark
F. C. Edwards
Dr. Bartram
Albcia
A. L. Yocom
Kelley
Lillian Noel
Indianola
Lizzie Bailey
Corning
Genevieve
Adelaide Parsons
Duluth
Minnesota
C. F. Temple
Theodore Widaman
Aurora
Nebraska
Amanda Bell
Humaston
Kinser
Promise City
J. D. Henderson
Esther Arvidson
W. H. Smyth
Oscar Dalin
Albia
C. Dalin
Della Houser
Des Moines
Ralph Prather
L. E. Whitten
Irdianola
N. B. Branner
Joe Shelton
Henderson
M. C. Larimer
J. D. Beaman
Lucas
George Guntafson
A. H. Chittenden
First Presbyterian Church
Sac City
D. C. Early
Laura Yocom
National Christian Endeavor
Wilberforce Coles
C. B. Coles
J. P. Evans
Osesola
Walter Parker
Norris of
Mamie Shelton
Bertha Beardsley
Corydon
Wilbur Galloway
Mexico
Edna Bown
Derby
Harriett Delano
Margaret
Villisca
Ed Kenney
Little Son
California
Pleasant Township
Maggie
Clara Watson
Mediapolis
Phil Romasser
Maryville
Harry Foster
Sarah Carroll
E. E. and
J. H. Carroll
Katherine Davis
Ottumwa
Nina
Victoria Carrell
Dora Englund
Mabel Gittinger
Whitebreast
J. L. Galloway
Katherine Kellogg
Kenneth
Era Sprague
Susie Hasselquist
Florence Maple
May Knotts
Garden Grove
Ben Brock
E. J. Warner
Leon
Fred J. Waight
Beatrice Mayne
Rebecca Nolan
H. W. Brewer
Mary Basman
Frederick
Oklahoma
Lizzie Pettijohn
8. E. Hamiston
Woodburn
Jas. McEndree
Mrs. C. Webber
Atchison, Kansas
A. T. Hunter
John Oldaker
Clearfield
Milo
Wm. Selby
Boulder
Belinda
Walter McCorkle
Frank Andrew
Memphis
Tennessee
J. H.‘Andrew
Marie Hurley
Sheuerman’s
M. G. Kirk
Kirksville
Still College of Osteopathy
Democrat
W. H. Brown
Oreston
May Richey
Maud Teas
B. A. Temple
Bertha Evans
Minnie Yocom
Anna Jensen
Colfax
Mesdames Conner
J. L. Taylor
Fred Throckmorton
Mary Linblade
Lou Garrett
Bess Smith
Eva Toothacer
Middletown
C. O. Lindstrom
Robt. Dixon
Benton Township
Oregon
Hemingsford
Chas. Rowland
Grace Cook
H. S. Glenn
May Yost
George Stuart
United States Army
T. M. Stuart
West Point
Alaska
Presidio
San Francisco
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Curtis Electric CO
A. E. Pedigo
East Side Square
Curtis’ Grocery
JH. Robbins & Co
Wm. Retherford
Reeves
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