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Newspaper
Chariton Democrat
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1903
Page
3
For Sheriff, Laurel Boss of Whitebreast Township and for Superintendent of Schools, Miss Laura Fitch of Chariton are named in the race slate.
William E. Curtis notes that Chariotown is the only town of its size and wealth in the world without a water works system. He warns the disclosure could tarnish the town's reputation.
The Democrat notes weekly bundles of Bryan's Commoner editorials, highlighting reader appeal. A special clubbing deal offers both the Democrat and the Commoner for one year at 1.85 dollars, described as a very liberal price.
The July money supply rose by nearly six million dollars, with year end total surpassing one hundred twenty one million. Currency expansion doubles expected gains from 16 to 1 silver coinage and exceeds any period since the Civil War, as supporters of 18 to 1 argue for more money.
The hint of a probe into the government printing office is welcomed, likened to the post office department investigation. A real inquiry could yield a daily exposure for weeks if the president permits chronicling the results in the press.
Wisconsin Governor La Follette seeks a third term and charges the party’s corporation wing bribed legislators to defeat railroad taxation and primary bills in 1901. He calls it an opening campaign move aimed at stalwarts, pledging to prove the payments.
At the democratic county committee meeting last Saturday A C Riebel was chosen chairman and Edward Kelley secretary. The group aims to run the best county ticket this fall and urges Democrats to vote to improve chances, noting 300 Democrats did not vote last year contributing to defeats.
All ex-soldiers planning to attend the Chautauqua event on Saturday August 15 are asked to join Iseminger Post 18 at 9:30 a.m. in the assembly room to march as a unit to the depot and escort Gen. Howard to his entertainment seat. Old soldiers are also invited to act as a body of honor during the lecture.
A Chinese mission in New York attracted a large crowd who sang a hymn. An interpreter identified the stanza as Safe in the arms of Jesus from a well known hymn.
The Jolly Della Pringle company brings a merry comedy The Sultan's Daughter to Chariton in an engagement starting Thursday August 27. The show promises light hearted humor and rapid scenes that keep the audience laughing throughout.
David Crawford a former well known Chariton resident died at his daughter Maggie Davenport in Armourdale Kansas on Tuesday August 4 1903 after a long TB and cancer related illness He is survived by eleven children and was born November 23 1823 in Kentucky raised in Ohio He married Nancy Jane McGrey in 1841 who died April 10 1897 Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Chariton with Rev Fred B Palmer officiating and interment followed beside his wife and two daughters
Elizabeth of this city, Francis Marion of Munsey Kansas, Edward P of Tabor Iowa, Maggie of Armordale Kansas, Lydia F of Wetumka Indian Territory, Rosetta of Hawthorne Iowa, Bertha Alice of Denver Colorado, Wm Thomas of Kansas City remember Mr Crawford who came to Iowa fifty years ago and was among Chicago's first settlers. He was industrious and upright and his many old friends extend sympathy to his sorrowing relatives.
W E Hanks announces sale of three Shorthorn bulls one four years old and two yearlings at Cleveland Iowa contact W E Hanks 32 4t for details.
The Fall School at Gem City Business College in Quincy Illinois begins September 1. Free 64 page illustrated catalog includes school views student groups portraits testimonials penmanship samples graduation class attendance 1162 students tuition and board details. Send requests to D L Musselman Quincy Indiana.
Local residents report visits and trips across Iowa and beyond. Emma Gardner of Russell spends a week in Chariton with L C Whitten, while H O Brightwell of Osceola moves back to Chariton. Many others visit family in Albia Indianola and Ottumwa, with some headed to Chicago Des Moines and Denver for business or leisure.
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