Local Notes From Oakley and Surrounding Areas
Reverend J B Howard of MM was a guest of his brother M L Howard last week. Dr Stumbaigh of Lacoia was called to see Mrs Sert James Saturday evening. Mrs Dan Chappell has improved lately. Mrs Katie Burgett was at the bedside of her, face, Mr 2 Riebel, in Chariton last week. he remains poorly. The school board met at Oakley Saturday. The new schoolhouse in Dist No 7 will be finished this week. M M Mussleman and daughter Ethel went to Jasper county for Baptist association. Chas McLaughlin and wife returned from a visit in Adair county. Chas and Macl Hemphill visiting friends in Cedar township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Howard
M. L. Howard
Dr. Stumbaigh
Lacoia
Sert James
Lacus Minen
Dan Chappell
Katie Burgett
Ner
Facaee
Riebel
Chariton
Oakley
Dist. No. 7
M. M. Mussleman
Ethel
Jasper County
Baptist Association
Chas. McLaughlin
Adair County
Chas
Macl Hemphill
Cedar Township
State Fair Announces Reduced Rail Fares and Expanded Transit
Management reports August 21 to 29 State Fair with Western Passenger Association offering one fare round trip from Iowa and Omaha Aug 20 to 31. Rock Island to run night trains to fair grounds aiding attendance to Paine Company evening performances. Improved streetcar service for center fair access and passenger carriage system expected to satisfy patrons.
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Iowa
Omaha
Western Passenger Association
Rock Island
Paine Company
Katy Publications Catalog Mail Offer From St Louis
A catalog pitch lists Texas themed publications including The Golden Square The Coming Country and Old Mexico. It invites readers to mail order to Katy 510 Wainwright Building St Louis Missouri.
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Texas
Katy
Cards Disclose the Man
A girl recalls playing bridge with Mr X and finds his character changed by provocation over small stakes. She contrasts his griping and insistence on forfeits with Mr Z's good nature, suggesting card playing tests personality beyond money.
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New York Tribune
Badger Firefighter Shows Quick Wits in Crisis
A badger living among granite cliffs faced a prank fire set by a painter. The creature emerged from its lair, scratched earth over burning grass with its strong claws, and extinguished the blaze before humans could react. The episode highlights the animal’s swift, resourceful response to an unfamiliar emergency.
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Badger
Bud Grafts Carry Age Of Original Tree
Students of plant life report that a bud taken from a tree and grafted onto another inherits the parent’s age. A twenty five year old bud grafted onto a second tree will live only the remaining twenty five years of the parent’s natural life, not fifty.
Detroit suitor’s bold marriage proposal via telegraph
A Detroit man proposed to a beautiful local woman by telegraph. He offered twenty words for an answer. An hour later the reply arrived, scolding him for paying nineteen extra words and declining the proposal.
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Michigan
United States
Detroit
Origin of the rosary traced through centuries
The piece reviews Father Thurston’s lecture arguing the rosary’s use predates modern times and Catholic usage. It links the term rosary to a preexisting legend about a monk who, guided by the prayer Ave Maria, saw the Virgin Mary weave fifty roses into a garland that converted robbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurston
Society of Arts
Father Thurston
Our Lady
London Telegraph
Promised Payout in Insanity Verdict Case Tale
A youthful attorney wins a temporary insanity verdict for an Irish defendant in a murder case. Months later the lawyer demands the promised extra 200 dollars, the client denies remembering the agreement, and the attorney quips he must have been crazy at the time. The Philadelphia Telegraph notes the exchange.
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Pat
Philadelphia Telegraph
One Way to Make Change
A modest Stroudsburg lawyer receives a call from a wealthy farmer seeking advice on rights challenged by a railroad section gang. He explains the statutes and offers his fee as three dollars. The farmer hands him a five dollar bill and the lawyer, embarrassed, gives back two dollars in extra guidance.
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Stroudsburg
Philadelphia Times
Considerate host and a frozen pudding remark
Lord Rosebery once shared an estate dinner with a farmer who whispered the pudding had been frozen. The ex-premier thanked the farmer, then noted to a waiter that the pudding had been frozen on purpose.
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Lord Rosebery
Ostrich Plumes From Birds Described For Feathers
The article explains ostrich plumes come from males and grays from females. Feathers are clipped with a knife rather than plucked, leaving the quill in flesh for months until it dies, then removed with forceps.
Partition Suit Notice in Lucas County Iowa Lands
In the District Court of Town Lucas County Iowa A M Taylor plaintiff vs Margaret A Coulson and many heirs and unknown defendants claimants owners of northwest quarter section 9 township 73 range 20 Lucas County Iowa a petition for partition or sale of the land and division of proceeds is filed with Aug 1 1903 deadline and Ch ariton Iowa court to begin Sept 21 1903. Will B R Barger attorney for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ve. Margaret A. Coolon
Jamva Coulson
Kinaline
M. J. Wilson
Eliza J. Pomeroy
Wiliam Taylor
Laura Taylor
Lacey Taylor
Elzabeth Musgrave
J. Musgrave
Henry Taylor
Loura van Hossen
Peter Vant Hossen
S M Taylor
Rosa Taylor
H. A. Vandrwall
Wm. Vanderwall
Bele Kincade
Andy Kincade
Eva Tunslor
Lucy Oswandall
Edward
District Court
Lucas County
Iowa
Township 73
Range 20
David Taylor
Belinda
Margaret A. Coulson
Sophia Lamme
James Taylor
Madison Taylor
George Taylor
Joseph Taylor
John Taylor
William Taylor
James Lamme
Chariton
Will BR. Barger
Curtis Electric Co Promises Phone Repairs or New Sets
The Curtis Electric Co., successor to R. E. Pedigo, offers repair or replacement options. Located on the east side square, at Curtis' grocery, the firm promotes upgrading phones and devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Electric Co
R. E. Pedigo
East Side Square
Curtis’ Grocery
Eden church holds basket meeting near Hazel Dell school
On Sunday August 23 1903 Eden church plans a basket meeting at or near Hazel Dell school. Preaching services will be at seven and eight o'clock. Everyone is invited.
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Eden Church
Hazel Dell
Sealed bids for Chariton public library building invited
The Building Committee of Chariton Lucas Iowa invites sealed bids by Aug 31 1903 at 10 am for the Carnegie funded public library on the library lot. Plans are at First National Bank Chariton. Bids filed with F R Crocker. Committee may reject any or all bids. Thomas Gay chairman.
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Chariton
Lucas County
Iowa
Andrew ‘Carnegie
First National Bank
F. R. Crocker
Thomas Gay
Building Committee
Tolstoi Resurrection at Chariton Opera House
Tolstoi's Resurrection is staged by the Della Pringle company at the Chariton Opera House on Thursday August 27. The review frames the work around the question Am I my brother's keeper and praises Tolstoi for proving through fiction that one cannot live in isolation.
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Cain
Leo Tolstoi
Della Pringle Company
Chariton Opera House
Tolstoi
Hiawathias Wedding Feast A Longfellow Opera Preview
Coleredge Taylor directs Hiawathias Wedding Feast in eight parts for St. Andrews choir with aid from local choirs. This Longfellow setting has drawn wide interest in major cities and English speaking countries. Its sublime conception of the legend appeals to literary poetic and artistic tastes through music in the universal language.
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Hiawathias
Coleredge Taylor
St. Andrew's
Longfellow
A Texas Wonder Hall's Great Discovery Cures Kidney Ailments
An 1901 testimonial ad touts Texas Wonder Hall's Great Discovery as a universal cure for kidney and bladder troubles in men and women, plus diabetes and rheumatic issues. It claims mail order availability for $1 per two months’ treatment and lists Dr. E W Hall as manufacturer with testimonials from patients including Alexander McTaggart.
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Texas Wonder
Hall
E. W. Hall
P. O. Box
St. Louis
D. Q. Storie
Pana
EH. W. Hall
Texas
Alexander McTaggart
Democratic Committee Call Meeting August 29 1903
The Democratic County Central Committee calls a meeting for Saturday August 29 1903 at 1 30 p m in the Democrat office. All members must attend and it is hoped Democratic candidates will meet with the Committee. A C Riebel, Chairman. Ep ward Kelley, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic County Central Committee
A. C. Riebel
Des Moines Daily and Sunday News subscription offer
The Des Moines Daily and Sunday News announces yearly rates of 1.50 for annual postage paid delivery, with 8 month and shorter terms available. The paper claims to be the most complete newspaper in Iowa and notes it is stopped when the term ends with an address in Des Moines for subscriptions.
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Des Moines
Sunday News
Iowa
the News
Public notices invite investments in profitable ventures
A brief appeal targets men and women urging profitable investment opportunities. It promotes several publications with sections on the line of the M. E. & T. and invites readers to send two-cent stamps to Katy Suite, St. Louis, Missouri, to cover postage.
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Katy
St. Louis
Mrs Horace Wilson Visits With Mother in City
Mrs Horace Wilson of Lacona spent Sunday in this city with her mother in law Mrs G W Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Wilson
Lacona
G. W. Wilson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Correspondenge
Liberty
Rosary
District Court of Town
A. M.taylor
Plaintff
Democratic Committee
Epward Kelley
Kirst ‘National Bank
Pearson & Becker
H. D. Copeland & CO
Livestock Commission Merchants
Ghanem Tad Ey PY
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
New Exchange Building
A. A. Ekfett
A. A. Ekfelt
Sof S. W. Corner Square
United States Depository
S. H. Mallory
F R. Crocker
W. P. Beem
THE
Chariton National
W. C. Penick
RH. O. Penick
Will Culbertson
Lloyd Penick
W.C. Penick
Alex Mole
H. ©. Penick, Sam’ McKiveen, O. H. Evans
J. P. Borg
Gowrie
Edla Calleratrom
Burlington
Colorado
Utah
Black Hills
Wilson
WeareGrain Co
Chicago Board of Prade
Mutual
A. B. Alexander
Munger’s
Fourth St
W. E. Ballard
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