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Newspaper

Chariton Democrat

Location

Chariton, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1903

Page

5

Death of Mrs. Lillie B. Sanborn in Chariton area

Mrs. Lillie B. Sanborn died at her home in Lincoln township on Tuesday morning December 22 1903 after a brief illness with complications. Funeral services were held at the family residence on December 23 conducted by Rev G W Kitchen and interment followed at Chariton cemetery. She was born September 7 1877 in the same house and married B E Sanborn on November 3 1897. They had a daughter Maud. Surviving relatives include her husband a father mother three sisters and grandparents.

Lillie B. Sanborn B. E. Sanborn Lincoln Township G. W. Kitchen Chariton Lillie B. Baxter Allie Baxter Maud Christian Church

Lucas County Wins Albia Spelling Contest Over Monroe

In Albia last Friday Lucas county outspelled Monroe county in a 1000 word written round of 12000 total words. Only 33 Lucas words were misspelled and Monroe counted 35 errors. Contest attendees praised the courteous treatment by the Albia County Superintendent.

Lucas Monroe Albia Lucas County Monroe County

Death of Mrs. John Wood of Chicago

Mr. Fred C. Wood learned of his daughter in law Mrs. John Wood of Chicago dying after injuries from a stairs fall on December 13. She died three hours later and funeral services were held the following Wednesday. Mrs. Wood had visited Chariton and left a sorrowing husband and a twenty month old daughter.

Fred C. Wood John Wood Chicago Wood Chariton

University of Chicago Glee and Mandolin Clubs in concert

The University of Chicago Glee Club and Mandolin Club perform at the M E church on December 29 with season ticket holders admitted for 25c reserved seats 10 and 15c and general admission 75c. The Epworth League arranged the event. the clubs tour in a private car and stop at Chariton as a small venue. Reserved seats go on sale December 24 at Rea and Beem's.

University of Chicago Glee Club Mandolin Club M. E Epworth League Chariton League Chicago Strong V. Norton Obertass H. D. Slucer Rea & Beem

Iseminger Post No. 18 Sends Sympathy for Comrade J H Cook

Resolutions from Iseminger Post No 18 Chariton Iowa express deep sorrow for comrade J H Cook of Russell Iowa after a recent calamity. The post offers sincere sympathy to Cook and his family and notes each comrade would ease their sorrow if possible. Signed by J G Sanger Sau B Swift committee L Manning.

Iseminger Dept of Iowa J. H. Cook Russell Iowa Chariton J. G. Sanger Sau B. Swift L. Manning

One Fare Plus Two Dollar Round Trip Rail Rate

Great Western Railway offers a one fare plus two dollar round trip to points in New Mexico Texas Oklahoma Missouri Kansas and Nebraska with ample return limits Tickets go on sale December 15 1908 For details contact any Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago Illinois.

Chicago Great Western Railway New Mexico Texas Oklahoma Missouri Kansas Nebraska Great Western J. P. Elmer G.P.A Chicago

Land for sale or trade near Guthrie county Iowa

For sale 199 acres of good land in Guthrie county six miles from the county seat. Price or trade for town property in Chariton. Address 8 R Crawley Chariton Iowa Box 281 Miss Ellen Smith is spending the week at her home in Melrose.

Guthrie County Ellen Smith Melrose

Knights Parade to Parade at Temple Banquet Ball

All pythians and their ladies may use the Temple during the banquet and ball. The lodge room parlor and reception rooms will be open for games and amusements. The Chariton Orchestra to provide music for the banquet and ball. About 350 Knights expected in the parade. Prof E C Bridge the optician is now located with Mr T P Stanton.

Chariton Temple Armory Angel Justice Dr. Chittenden F. M.molsby Homer Caughlin Bena Rev. Palmer Dewey Hall Chariton Orchestra E. C.bridge Rv. T. P Stanton

Still Standing Pat Theme in Hanna Speech

The article accuses Senator Hanna of tying party success to high tariffs and prosperity. It argues his stand pat plea ignores current economic distress including wage cuts, steel collapse, factory failures, and shrinking securities values. It labels his message as disconnected from reality and burdens the Republican Party. A note mentions a Christmas books display at Btorie's.

Hanna Republican National Committee Pat Republican Party Secretary of the Treasury Hanng

Transportation notice to stock shippers

A 1904 transit notice informs live stock attendants that no free or reduced return transportation will be granted and no refunds will be issued for fares. All rules permitting reduced fares or refunds will be withdrawn. The policy takes effect January 1 1904 and applies regardless of date.

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