Chariton Triumph Over Davis City In Holiday Game
Chariton and Davis City played a closely watched football game on Thanksgiving day with Chariton prevailing 26 to 6 before a large crowd. Churches across the city held joint and individual services with sermons, music, and a union service at the Baptist church. A dance at the armory capped the evening as youths gathered after the game.
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Presbyterian
Christian, Baptist
United Presbyterian
Baptist Church
A. H. Chittenden
Chariton
Davis City
Chariton Boys
Meanest Man in Our County Stole My Poker Winnings
An unnamed traveler recounts meeting a man from the city on the Albia to Chariton route. After losing at draw poker, the rival pockets the narrator’s loose change and two reserved seats to the Beggar Prince comedy. The narrator storms that he has the meanest man in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Chariton
Death of Mrs. Martha A. Waynick in Gold Bar Washington
Moses Folsom of St Paul reports the death of Mrs Martha A Waynick at Gold Bar Washington on Sunday morning November 29 1903 at five o clock. She was seventy four and widow of Dr D W Waynick Chariton s first physician. She lived here fifty years and helped build Chariton into a live progressive city. Four years ago she moved with daughter Artha to Gold Bar to live with son Wm H Waynick a lumberman.
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Moses Folsom
St. Paul
Martha A. Waynick
Gold Bar
Washington
Chariton
Artha
Wm. H. Waynick
Graves to Speak at Russell in December Lecture
John Temple Graves, hailed as the most eloquent southerner, will deliver a notable lecture at Russell next Thursday evening December 10. The State University of Iowa calls it the finest oration of the course, and many Chariton residents plan to attend, with tickets available at this office.
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John Temple Graves
Russell
The
State University At
Iowa City
Chariton
Accordeon Plaiting Offered By Mrs Hemphill
Mrs Lizzie Hemphill offers accordeon plaiting in widths from 1 to 42 inches. She has purchased a fine new plaiter and is ready to take orders. 47-41
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Lizzie Hemphill
Fine Oxford Down Sheep Offered in Private Sale
R. O. Miller of Norwood Iowa buys the H. Cargill & Son flock of Oxford Down sheep from Cargill Ontario. The sale includes imported and home bred ewes and rams. Miller will dispose of a few animals. flock averages and weights are noted. He offers inspection of the flock and herd for potential buyers.
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R. O. Miller
Norwood
Iowa
Oxford Down
H. Cargill & Son
Cargill
Ontario
Miller
District Court Opens December Term With Light Docket
The December term convened Tuesday with Judge Roberts of Ottumwa presiding. The Stoke liquor permit was granted and F E Willey permit denied. L M Ocker and Mrs Etta Stevenson were granted divorces. The state case against Jesse Caviness for assault with intent to kill was under way when adjournment occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Ottumwa
Stoke
F. E. Willey
L. M. Ocker
Etta Stevenson
Jesse Caviness
Dental services advertised by Dr. A C Davidson
An advertisement for dentistry offerings includes fillings crowns and bridge work and best fitting teeth. Mentioned as performed painlessly using gas by Dr. A C Davidson located in Chariton Iowa with phone contact 149.
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Mse
A.C. Davidson
North Vide Seniars
Chariton
Iowa
T-At
Andrew Swan 1826 1903 Rites Held in Whitebreast Township
Andrew Swan died at his home in Whitebreast township on November 21 1903 at age 77. Funeral services were held at the Swedish Lutheran church with Rev Johnson and Rev B F Miller officiating. Interment followed at Chariton cemetery. He was born in Jonshoppings Law Sweden in 1826 and married Mary Swan in 1853. They came to America in 1861 living in Henry County Illinois then Paxton before settling in Lucas County in 1876. He is survived by his wife and six children.
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Andrew Swan
Whitebreast Township
Swedish Lutheran Church
Johnson
Swedish Mission Church
B. F. Miller
M. E
Chariton
Jonshopings Law
Sweden
Mary Swan
America
Henry County
Ilinois
Paxton
Ford County
Illinois
Lucas County
Swan
Charles E
Anna Swan
Christena Lundgren
S. J. Swan
Sophia Anderson
Wausau
Nebraska
N. P. Swan
Fresno
California
Widow and family express thanks for kindness after death
Mrs. Andrew Swan and family thank friends and neighbors for their kindness during the illness and death of their husband and father, expressing sincere appreciation for support.
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Andrew Swan
Noxall Club Elects Officers for New Half Year
At the semi annual meeting the Noxall Club elected B. R. Van Dyke as president Rev F. W. Henry as vice president P. T. Paton as secretary treasurer Trustees named E. H. Lewis chair Joe Kriddaugh and F. E. Manning A committee to arrange January entertainment and a possible banquet were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noxall Club
B. R. van Dyke
F. W. Henry
P. T. Paton
Half fare to multiple western states via Chicago Great Western
Travel at half fare to Arkansas Colorado Kansas Louisiana Missouri New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas. Tickets available December 1 15 1903 and January 5 19 1904. Inquiries to any Great Western Agent or J P Eimer G P A Chicago IL.
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Arkansas
Colorado
Kansas
Louisiana
Missouri
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Great Western
J. P. Eimer
Chicago
Closing out sale continues furniture orders for Christmas delivery
A. A. Ektelt keeps taking orders during the closing out sale for Christmas furniture delivery. Mr and Mrs H D Copeland depart for a short visit in Chicago where Copeland was named a delegate to the International Live Stock Show. Harvey Hawkins in Russell area suffered a serious steam saw accident injuring his right arm and hand but is improving and hopes to resume duties soon.
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A. A. Ektelt
H. D. Copeland
Chicago
Copeland
Cummins
Harvey Hawkins
Russell
Social events noted in local circles
Mrs Will B Barger hosts a lunch for friends while the Twentieth Century Club marks its second anniversary with a banquet at Mrs John Culbertson's home. The U P church youth group held a social at Rev M G Munn's home. Mrs Caroline Ferm is surprised on her 80th birthday and receives a fur collar and gifts from neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Twentieth Century Club
John Culbertson
Caroline Ferm
Death of John Bigham in Lincoln Township
John Bigham died at his Lincoln township home on November 29 1908 after a long illness from stomach cancer. Funeral services were held at the family residence led by Rev G W Kitchen, with burial in Pease Cemetery English Township. Born in County Down Ireland December 24 1819 he emigrated to the United States as a child, lived in Maryland and Ohio, and moved to Ma haska county in 1855 later settling in this county. He leaves widow Mary A Morrow and a large family including Sarah J Hamilton Anna M Knee land John Bigham and Mary and Nancy Bigham.
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John Bighan
Lincoln Township
G. W. Kitchen
Christian Church
Pease
English Township
John Bigham
County Down
Ireland
Baltimore
Maryland
Muskingum County
Ohio
Miss Morrow
Sarah J. Hamilton
Hogs For Sale Durock Jersey Hogs Near Court House
Classified hog sale notice for Durock Jersey males offered by A. W. Newson of Chariton. Call at the farm located one half mile east of the courthouse or write for details.
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Durock Jersey
Court House
A. W. Newson
Chariton
Local social notes from Bloomfield and surroundings
Thanksgiving greetings and visits mark the week as residents travel for events and family time. Notable occurrences include W E Lewis at the Live Stock Show in Chicago, Rev J B Jackson visiting Albia, and Miss Sadie Salyers staying with Robt McCoy.
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W. E. Lewis
Chicago
J. B. Jackson
Albia
M. G. Munn
Sadie Salyers
Strahn
Robt. McCoy
E. C. Bridge
Optician
T. P. Stanton
Epworth League season tickets for lecture series end Dec 9
Chariton residents urged to buy season tickets before Miss Benfey's reading of A Tale of Two Cities on December 9. Five remaining numbers priced 1.05 dollars, with reserved seats at ten and fifteen cents. The University of Chicago Glee and Mandolin Clubs concert on December 29 offers admission to season ticket holders for 25 cents. Rea & Beem's sell tickets. seats renumbered for comfortable seating.
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Miss Benfey
Epworth League
Chariton
Ida Benfey
Frederick Hopkins
Thomas Dixon, Jr
DeWitt Miller
Mendelssohn Quartette Co
Jessie Mallory Thayer
H. D. Copeland
University of Chicago
Charlton
Rock Island
Galesburg
Davenport
Burlington
Ottumwa
Omaha
Kansas City
St. Louis
Rea & Beem
Chautauqua
Rea & Beem’s
Notable Local Sends and Travels Reach Far Afield
Mrs. Love of Ottumwa visited her daughter Mrs. D. B. Cowles on Tuesday evening. Mrs. J. L. Howard went to Russell for a brief visit to her ill father-in-law Pearl Howard. John W. Swanson of Philadelphia left for Denver after a stay with Miss Anna Ekfelt. A C Hughes, longtime Stewart’s lumber bookkeeper, off to Carbondale Colorado for work. family stays. S. M. Greene, Herald editor, attended Orr’s banquet in Clarinda and spoke on The Press and the Bar. Rev. W. V. Whitten resigns to take the Charles City Episcopal church post with higher pay. Lucas County friends wish him success.
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J. L. Howard
Russellesterday
Pearl Howard
John W. Swanson
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Anna Ekfelt
Denver
Colorado
S. M. Greene
The
Herald
Clarinda
Orr
W.O. Brown
Greene
W. V. Whitten
Fairfield
Episcopal Church
Charles City
Marriage in Norwood as Earl Rodgers weds Nellie Vanwinkle
The correspondence notes Earl Rodgers and Miss Nellie Vanwinkle were married at Rev M Hulbert's home on Sunday November 22 1903. Afterward they hosted a small dinner for friends at the bride's home. May they find lasting happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Chandler
Earl Rodgers
Nellie Vanwinkle
M. Hulbert
Thanksgiving Week Movements And Local Death In Russell
Miss Mayme Lewis returns to school in Russell after Thanksgiving at Williamsburg. Several residents visit or travel to nearby towns including Mr and Mrs McGaughey heading to New Mexico for six weeks. William Goltry dies after a long illness and funeral held in Russell. Local social life includes a Thanksgiving opera hall party and gatherings at La Grange and John Kelton's.
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Mayme Lewis
Williamsburg
Chas
Ralph McGaughey
New Mexico
Dorothy Billman
Melrose
Russell
Fern Sprague
Des Moines
William Goltry
Russell Cemetery
Opera Hall
la Grange
H. 8
S. H. S. Society
John Kelton
Dora Davis
Pleasant Zion meeting and community notes
The Zion gathering proceeds under Rev. Bates. Mrs. Alice Wells is convalescent. Several residents travel to Nebraska to visit relatives and gather corn. Local teaching, visits, and livestock updates follow, including a perilous fall injury feared fatal. Weather turns cooler as corn gathering ends and local farming activity continues.
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Zion
Rev. Bates
Alice Wells
California Excursions Offer Cheap Travel From Midwest
The notice promotes cheap travel to California with tours on The Katy Flyer from St Louis every Tuesday. It lists 830 from St Louis and 25 from Kansas City with tickets on sale daily until November 30. George Morrison G P and T A M K J The Wainwright St Louis MO provides tour book and information.
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California
St. Louis
Kansas City
Katy Flyer
San Francisco
Limited Farms in Butler County Offer on Walnut River
Auction note advertises few fine farms in Butler County Kansas along Walnut River. Properties promise cheap land producing corn oats wheat and alfalfa with good cattle country and mild winters. For full information write to the listed contact in Sagan.
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Butler Co
Ekans
Walnut River
Strep
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District Court In Session
Chicago Great Western Railway
Will B. Barger
U. P. Church
Fred Updike
Bloomfield
Rose Muehe
Peru
C. K. Sandahl
Paul
Colorinda
Alice Smith
Osceola
Cedar Township
Ella White
Mesdames
J. D. Gilbert
W. H. Nichols
Lucas
Jessie Andrew
Traer
Myrtle McComas
L. J. Willits
St. Frances
Homer Cresap
Walter Greenlee
Baby of
Allerton
J.T. Tate
Company H
Humeston
Humeston Boys
A. C. Hughes
Stewart
Carbondale
M. Sheuerman & Brother
West Side Square
Chariton, Low
Millard Musselman and
Wm. Vanwinkle
Wm. Smith
Miss Mae Hughes
Bina Cumpston
Milo
Indianola
Milt Ruble
C.T. Murray
M. Davis
John Parry
H. Miller
Lacona
Ben Willis
Cyrus Prego
C. T. Murray
Hiram Webb
Buda
Fr. B. Sutton
H. H. Elliott
Emery Sims
Bride
Nellie Knowlton
James Cummings
Lydia Ewald
Pearle Jenkins
Mound
Harriett DeLane
Olive Massey
Drake
Ed Lewis
Fred
H. W. Gettinger
Pleasantville
Wm. Goltry
Gimrsen
Mr.and
Lon Be
J. H. Smith
O. B. Shore
Frank Whitcomb
Mr. Smith
Mattie Long
Centennial
George Shore
Sylvester Sunday
A. V. Whitlatch
Columbia
Homer Wishart
Levi Willey
B. F. Litton
Elmer Willen
Marion County
C.A. Kenney
Fred Selby
Fred Bingaman
Wm. McVey
E. G. Johnson
Northwestern Coal Co
Buxton
Geo. Storm
Henry Calkins
Raliegh Litton
J. S. Garrett
George Morrion
G. P
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