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Newspaper

Chariton Democrat

Location

Chariton, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1902

Page

6

Surprise 25th wedding anniversary for J P Hall in Denver

A large surprise party marked the Hall twenty fifth anniversary at 115 South Sherman Ave Denver. J P Hall a Santa Fe passenger agent is praised for his service and wide rec ognition across Colorado. The event included a silver service gift, refreshments, and heartfelt speeches by Rev B B Tyler and others.

Rocky Mountain News Denver Colorado J. P. Hall South Sherman Avenue Hall The Santa Fe B. B. Tyler Department of Railroad Work

Carlson Dies at 14 After Prolonged Illness in Chariton

Mr John Carlson died at his son J A Carlson's home in Chariton on Thursday morning December 4 1902 after a long illness at age 14 years 1 month and 14 days Funeral services by Rev J P Borg were held at the Swedish Lutheran church Sunday at two o clock with burial in Chariton cemetery The deceased came to America with his family in 1869 locating in Albia then moving to Chariton He lived on a Whitebreast township farm until seven years ago when he moved to town He had lived with his son since his wife's death January 30 1897 He joined the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran church in 1871 and served as deacon for several years He left a large circle of friends and is survived by sons J A and C A Carlson.

John Carlson J. A. Carlson J.P. Borg Swedish Lutheran Church Chariton Amenca Albia Whitebreast Township J. A Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church C. A. Carlson

Business opportunities on the Chicago Great Western Railway

Advertises locations across Iowa Illinois Minnesota and Missouri through the Chicago Great Western Railway. Seeks competent capitalized men for all branches including creamery millers and general merchandise. Promotes farm prosperity and invites correspondence for maps and leaflets to W J Reed Industrial Agent 604 Endicott Building St Paul Minnesota.

Iowa Illinois Minnesota Missouri Chicago Great Western Railway United States W. J. Reed

Iowa renumbers Fifty-first regiments to Fifty-fifth

The Iowa National Guard reassigns regiments for geographical reasons. The Fifty-first becomes the Fifty-fifth with same field staff. Oskaloosa moves to the Fifty-fourth and Chariton joins the new lineup. Captains for A to L and M and the centerville band are listed, with Lincoln as colonel and Turner as a major. The state is divided into four districts. the third includes Adams county and many neighboring counties.

Iowa National Guard Fifty-first Fifty-fifth Iowa Oskaloosa Chariton L. F. Blyler Des Moines J. T. Poston Villisca A. B. Dull Glenwood L. K. Butterfield Knoxville G. H. Castle Shenandoah J. J. Crossley Winterset L. A. Haeselquist P. Webb Bedford C. M. Stanley Corning J. E Mather Council Bluffs G. E. Logan Red Oak Centerville James Ruak Lincoln D. W. Turner Adams County Polk, Harrison Warren Montgomery Ringgold Dallas Pottawatomie Lucas Mills Decatur Guthrie Case Clark Fremont Wayne Audubon Adair Union Page Shelby Madison Adame Taylor

Child Lost While Hunting Near Chariton Found Safe

Nine year old Ralph Helmer became separated from companions during a Friday hunting outing. After hours of wandering in a snow storm a search party found him near Chariton at two in the morning, curled beside a corn shock, numb but unharmed aside from the cold.

Ralph Helmer Frank Kessler Chariton

Man of character sought to run Standard Stock Food business

Wanted to hire a capable man with livestock knowledge and leadership to take charge of all or part of the Standard Stock Food business in the county. Permanent profitable opportunity for the right person. Respond with age experience current business and address Tue F. Sannorn Company 49-21 Omaha Neb.

Tue F Sannorn Company Omaha Neb

Zimmerman Released After Grand Jury Dropped Case

Charles Zimmerman, charged with shooting Belden Cook on June 14, was released after the grand jury ignored the case. He had been indicted for manslaughter at the summer term, but the indictment was dismissed due to a flaw in the charge.

Chas. Zimmerman Belden Cook Zimmerman Drake

Lucas Visitor and Mt. Ayr Trip Mentioned in Local Notes

Mies Sadie Parco of Lucas was a Chariton visitor Monday. C. C. Campbell spent a few days last week with his parents in Mt. Ayr. You will save 25 cents by entering our dot contest now, as our subscription rate will be advanced that much on January 1st. Read our offer on page 8.

Mies Sadie Parco Lucas C. C. Campbell Mt. Ayr

Chariton Cemetery Co Setstle Bills by Jan 1 1903

Notice from Chariton Cemetery Co Iowa dated December 9 1902 requires patrons to settle all bills for lot purchases care of lots and related work by January 1 1903. Books to be cleared at the president's office over Nick's drug store. Also local society events and visitors noted including Christmas gift suggestions and entertainment at the Woodmen hall with Prof. Waring and Wd Alderseon.

Chariton, Iu Chariton Cemetery Co Nick Opera Woodmen of the World Waring Manus Wd. Alderseon Des Moines Tassios

Bring Them In for Highest Market Price

A brief offer promises to guarantee the top market price by bringing items in for appraisal. The notice emphasizes maximizing value through immediate submission and assessment.

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Santa Claus Waight’s Santa Fe Railway W. E Lewis Zimmerman Released REA & Beem North Side Square McKivren & Barns J. H. Stanton John Adcock Warren Township Russell J. Wastes Indianola Mrs. Jos. Morgan Nora Wilson Baptist Ladies Benevolent Society Lockwood Chas. B. Rogers W. I. Stone Ottumwa W. H. Branham of Mre FE. Crall Fluke’s Ladies’ Benevolent Society of the Baptist Church Shular & McEndree W. E. Lewis F. R Grocker M. Sheuerman & Bro West Side Chariton, Iowa Juvenile Books and Games China E. H. Stories D. C. Stories East Side Drug Store Palmer Department Store
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