Town Notices and Local Happenings in Chariton
This dispatch notes pension for J Neff under current administration. Bates House growth prompts Van Dyke to run baggage wagon with H B Glenn handling setup. Opera Hall dance draws crowd with Lucas orchestra. Storie's offers repairs and Sands clocks. Local improvements extend to furniture mouldings and gold leaf work. Thanksgiving week business varies as farmers rest and residents shop for cloaks and silverware. Weather and clock ads follow with a moon telescope sighting. Community birthdays and social events mark town life with notes on clergy families, rail workers, and local trades.
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Bates House
Another Republican View by Observer on Local Elections
The Observer argues that Brown’s backing split the ticket and hurt candidates like Mace Wheeler Col Dungan and Byers. It claims Brown’s unpopular allyship tainted votes and may deter future candidates from opposing him.
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Epitor Democrat
Court House
Brown
Mace Wheeler
Wheeler
Dungan
Byers
County Alliance Meeting Notice for December 8 1887
The County Alliance announces a rescheduled meeting at the Court House on Saturday December 8 1887 at 1 o'clock. Due to light turnout at the 12th inst. meeting, no business was transacted but members are urged to attend for material matters. President O EF Brownlee signs the notice.
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Court House
O. EF. Brownlee
Bucklen Arnica Salve Claims World Best Cure
An advertisement touts Bucklen Arnica Salve as the best remedy for eczema bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It promises piles cured or money refunded and guarantees satisfaction. Price is 25 cents per box and it is sold by D Q Stone.
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S. Arnica
D. Q ‘Stone
Hull and Brown Harass Public With Unwanted Paper
A letter accuses Hull of starting a small Herald paper and Brown of forcing the publication on subscribers. Brown sued W M Prince and Ellen Prince for 3.21 dollars with 375 dollars costs after the paper was deemed a family nuisance and education expense. The piece urges residents to pay and ignore the alleged blackmailing scheme and avoid confrontation.
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Hull
Chariton Herald
Aman
Brown
Vail
W. M. Prince
Prince
Ellen ‘Smith
Ellen Prince
The
Herald
Squire Davis
Syrup of Figs Promoted as Family Remedy
Advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective cure for habitual constipation and kidney liver and bowel weakness. Claims easy intake for all ages and urges purchase from D. Q. Storie with bold Bd-4t designation.
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D. Q. Storie
Lucas County Wedding Ties Annie Myers to J L Dulin in 1887
Miss Annie Myers of Lucas county married J L Dulin of Montana at the bride’s mother home near Chariton on November 24 1887. Rev John H Aughey officiated. About 100 guests attended including Berty Simpson as groomsman and Ada Myers as bridesmaid. The couple will depart for Montana soon amid well wishes and gifts.
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Chariton
Annie Myers
Lucas County
J. L. Dulin
Montana
John H. Aughey
Dulin
Berty Simpson
Ada Myers
Myers
Democrat
Village notices and market talk mix in Chariton column
A jumble of small town items detailing Beller’s cash meat sales and fresh tenderloins, the Chariton fire department praise, local politics rumors about Joe Landes and council candidates, watch repairs by Chas Sands, evangelist meetings in Lucas, and Local remarks on morality and county fences.
Visiting Dent and Chynoweths in Derby notes
County correspondence from Derby reports Mr and Mrs William Dent of Barnesville Ohio visiting the Chynoweths, a baby girl born to F R Crocker and wife, local notices about Chivington Chief, Stella Snore death, Troxel and McGollough marriage, plus Thanksgiving observations at Amity M E Church and local notes on property loss and farming laws.
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Scriba
Edwin Branch
Minneapolis
Minn
Rev
Wm. Branch
Branch
Derby
William Dent
Barnesville
Ohio
Warren Township
Amity M. BE
Bartholomew
Scott Rogers
Rogers
Sugar price dispute sparks misquote controversy in papers
In Chariton, arguments arise over a misquoted item about Frank Stanley selling four pounds of sugar for a dollar. The Patriot misread the notice, later calling the item coffee plus sugar, then attacked Stanley, accusing the Democrat of errors while defending editorials.
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Frank Stanley
Chariton Democrat
Stanley
Winter Weather And Local Happenings In Oakley Area
Cold snap arrives as farmers report snow and wind from the northwest. C W Ramsey ships hogs and cattle from Oakley. Gillaspy moves cattle to Clarke county for wintering. Mollie Ramsey teaches at Robinson schoolhouse. Oakley preaching biweekly. Presbyterians held a sociable at Wm Clapp’s residence. Crozier’s advertises Arctic overshoes felt boots and cheap flannels. Firemen plan their tenth annual banquet at Mallory’s Opera Hall.
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Mallory’s Opera Hall
Advertorial inquiry and overcoat ad dispute
The Patriot printed an ad for a first class overcoat made in the latest style by McKee the tailor on W. E. Lewis street, prompting questions whether the notice is genuine or mixed. The reader warns against possible misuse of an official position and notes Bradens offers an immense stock for ladies.
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the Patriot
McKee
North Side
W. E. Lewis
Mr. Patriot
Lewis
Chautauqua Circle Holds Regular Monthly Meeting
The Chautauqua Circle met last evening at J. E. Eaton's residence. Activities included music by Gondell titled The Pale Moon and Wayside Chapel, readings and essays on Life of William Cullen Bryant and Puritanism, plus quotations from Bryant.
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J. E. Eaton
Stewart Esesy
The
Quakers
Kittie McElveen Essey
Laura Fitch
Wayside Chapel
Berta Briggs
Bryant
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