Three Fires Strike Chariton In One Week
Chariton endured three fires in seven days. Floral hall at fair grounds burned down due to boys building a warming fire. loss about 1650. A residence owned by Dr. J. H. Stanton and occupied by Rev. J. H. Aughey and wife suffered fire from a defective flue with bedding and clothing destroyed. A barn at G. J. Stewart’s residence burned with several tons of baled hay and straw, total loss about 6000. wind hindered containment. origin remains a mystery.
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Chariton
Floral Hall
Fair Grounds
Curtis Brothers
J. H. Stanton
J. H. Aughey
G. J. Stewart
Stewart
Copeland
Laws Wedding at Mrs. Nancy Law Home in Chariton
Alma Uretta Law and Prof. Arthur Lewis McCaulay wed at eight in Chariton on December 24, 1903. Attended by about forty relatives, ceremony followed by a two course luncheon. Couple to reside in Santa Barbara after February 1904, with warm community congratulations.
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Nancy §. Law
Alma Uretta Law
Arthur Lewis McCaulay
Santa Barbara
California
B. F. Miller
M. E. Church
Chariton
Wesleyan University
Mt. Pleasant
Democrat
Will Sherman Lowe and Olive Gertrude Welch Wed
Last evening at eight o'clock in the Christian church Will Sherman Lowe and Olive Gertrude Welch of this city were married by Rev. G. W. Kitchen. A large number of invited guests attended the ceremony in a notable Christmas season wedding.
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The
Christian Church
Will Sherman Lowe
Olive Gertrude Welch
G. W. Kitchen
Death of Mrs Ciell Thorpe in Chicago
Chariton friends mourn the suicide of Mrs Ciell Q Thorpe who died Monday afternoon at her Chicago apartments after a period of ill health and temporary derangement. Her brief marriage was happy and she appeared content with her luxurious surroundings. The grief stricken husband receives much sympathy from local friends.
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Chariton
Ciell Q. Thorpe
Chicago
King Solman Dies in Pecos After Long Illness
Charlie Solman son of Mrs Maria Solman of this city died at Pecos Texas on Monday morning December 28 1903 after months of lung trouble. Remains expected to arrive in Chariton today with funeral arrangements to follow. Born October 28 1876 in Chariton he traveled eight years with theatrical troupes and did bill posting. He leaves a mother and brother Moses and sister Juanita Solman with community sympathy.
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Charlie Solman
Maria Solman
Pecos
Texas
Chariton
Charles A. Solman
King’ Solman
Moses
Juanita Solman
Marriage Licenses Granted by Clerk Wells
Clerks office reports new marriage licenses issued to several parties including Susanna Barnard, Theo Barbour, Lizzie Walth, Alma Law, A. M. McCaulay, and Teaac Quinn. The list reflects names readable from the record as of the last report.
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Wells
Teaac
Alma U. Law
Half Fare Vis Chicago Great Western Beltway Tickets
In Arkansas Colorado Kansas Louisiana Missouri New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas tickets go on sale on January 5 and 19 February 2 and 16 March 1 and 15 April 6 and 19. For more details inquire locally.
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Chicago Great Western Beltway
Chariton Baptist Church Celebrates Semi Centennial
The Chariton Baptist church marks fifty years since its organization with a week of Jubilee services from January 3 to 10. Former pastors preach, guest speakers address youth and Sunday school work, and a union service for the elderly closes the anniversary events. A welcome is extended to all churches and the public.
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Chariton Baptist Church
F. A. Case
Council Bluffs
S. E. Wilcox
D. D. Proper
Des Moines
T. L. Ketman
Chicago
Pillar of Cloud
Henry Williams
Chariton
Munn
Knights Dedicate New Temple on the Square
As we go to press the Knights of Pythias dedicate their fine new Temple on the south side of the square. A full account of the ceremonies will be given in our next issue.
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Knights of Pythias
Death of Hale Welch in Russell Iowa 1903
Hale Welch died at his Russell home on Saturday December 26 1903 after an eleven day illness from kidney trouble. Funeral services were by Rev Carl Brown at the M E church and he was interred in Russell cemetery. Born February 19 1849 in Johnson County Indiana he lived in Illinois briefly before moving to this county. He was a carpenter and survived by his wife several relatives with brother Jesse Welch and sisters Mrs W J James and Mrs Mary Devore at his bedside.
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Hale Welch
Russell
Carl Brown
M. BE
Johnson County
Indiana
Ilinois
Jesse Welch
W. J. James
Mary Devore
Oakley
One Fare Plus $2.00 Round Trip Via Great Western
Ticket offer via Chicago Great Western Railway details a one fare plus two dollar round trip rate to points in New Mexico Texas Oklahoma Missouri Kansas Nebraska Mississippi and Louisiana. Ample return limits apply with sales on Jan 5 19 Feb 2 16 Mar 1 15 and Apr 6 19. For further information contact any Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago Illinois.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
New Mexico
Texas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Mississippi
Louisiana
J. P. Elmer
Chicago, Ill
Horses Wanted by Wisecarver Bros at Chariton livery
Wisecarver Bros will be at Edson's livery barn Chariton on Tuesday January 5 1904 to buy horses in market condition. They seek heavy drafts expressers farm mares and similar stock. Bring in your horses now is the time to sell.
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Wisecarver Bros
Edson
Chariton
Dry Yo Eyes My Honey song by B. J. Bechtel gains popularity
The catchy new song Dry Yo' Eyes My Honey features music by B. J. Bechtel of this city. Words are from the Atlanta Constitution and the air is praised as one of the day’s popular tunes. The piece sells nationwide for 25 cents and is rapidly selling out its first edition. Bechtel rises in the ranks of composers.
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B. J. Bechtel
Atlanta Constitution
United States
Bechte
One Fare Plus $2 Round Trip Via Great Western Railway
Oklahoma Missouri Kansas and Nebraska travel offer with ample return limits. Tickets go on sale December 15 1903 and January 5th and 19th 1904. Inquiries to any Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago Ill.
Transportation. Free return rail for livestock attendants ends 1903
Notice to shippers of live stock that from January 1 1904 ten free or reduced return trips will be granted to attendants in charge of livestock. No refunds for fares on trips after livestock. All reduced fare and refund routes will be withdrawn December 31 1903. Miller Freight Traffic Manager OC B and Q Pepper Chicago Illinois Agent C B and Q Obariton Iowa.
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Miller
Mgr
R. L. Pepper
Chicago
C. B
Q. Obariton
Local visitors and events noted in a Tuesday city report
W D Boydston made a business trip to Lucas Tuesday. Rev Father Greve visited friends in Afton yesterday. Prof E Bridge the optician is now located with Dr T P Banton. Rev Father Brownrigg of Melrose visited Tuesday with Rev Father Greve. John Temple Graves will lecture at Russell January 13. Mr and Mrs Henry Dawson of Burlington visited friends yesterday. F W Trost returned yesterday from Ottumwa. Miss Effa Peppers of Albia formerly of this city married Geo Duncan at Albia. they will reside in Denver. At Humeston poultry show Bert Lewis won premiums on Barred Plymouth Rocks ringlet strain.
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W. D. Boydston
Lucas
Father Greve
Afton
Father Brownrigg
Melrose
John Temple Graves
Russell
Henry Dawson
Burlington
Effa Peppers
Albia
Geo. Duncan
Denver
Humeston
Bert Lewis
Plymouth Rocks
Babe
Otamwa
Myrtle Davis
W. H. Snedaker
Anna O'Connor
Kate Carson
Woodburn
Robin Waynick
J. W. Dailey
Des Mines
G. A. Anderson
C. Dalin
Maud Jeffrey
Osceola
W. H. Smyth
C. C. McIntire
Julia Dickering
Frank Barr
Cole
Wm. Graff
Marshalltown
G. L. Powers
Mary Daniels
Maggie Thomas
Gwennie Hopkins
Chariton
Oscar Dalin
Chas. Parsons
Wyoming
Benton Township
Jas. Parsons
Theodore Stuart
T M. Stuart
Colorado
Denver University
M. D. Chamberlin
Los Angeles
California
W.G. Warren
T. M. Greene
Paul
Clarinda
J. A. Edwards
Theo
Bernice
van Wert
Harry Hempnill
Silver City
F. W. Sells
Alice
Sells
R. Kirk
Helene Carpenter
Des Moines
Warren Callahan
Ethel Smyth
Fontanelle
Ida Wheeler Payne
Winslow
Arizona
San Bernardino
J. A. Wentz
Chicago
Mary Woods
Celia Hess
J. A Bown
Knoxville
J. L. Downer
Hopkins
Missouri
Frank Fike
Dora Beadle
Fairfield
H. B. Beadle
Alice Tyler
J. A. Brown
Bert Apgar
English Township
Kirksville
P. V. van Arsdale
Pomeroy
G. B. van Arsdale
M. E. Kennedy
Pleasant Township
Elliott
W. W. Whitfield
Marie Elliott
Derby
John Frelander
Ida G. Rhoades
B. J. Bechtel
North Main Street
E. J. Knipe
Ottumwa
K. P
Fred Watson
Baby
Valley Junction
H. C. Watson
J. W. Tarlton
Bruce Hunter
Nellie Barkley
St. Joe
A. 0. Barkley
Robert Nolan
Vera
Laclede
Helen Carey
Capital City Commercial College
Reeves
T. H. Reeves
Mesdames
F. W. Smith
O. W. Stuart
Orville Shore
Nannie Stoker
Lincoln Township
W. E. Stone
I. J. Barnes
Griswold
J. Lee Brown
Iowa
Aldrich
State Historical Department
L. Miller
For Sale or Trade Guthrie County land near county seat
For sale or trade. 129 acres of good land in Guthrie county nine miles from the county seat. For sale or will trade for town property.
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Guthrie
Local and Personal News From Chariton Area
Rufus Whitcomb's Osceola business trip ends with pocket book lost and reward offered. Numerous residents and visitors shared Christmas and holiday travels, illnesses, and visits with relatives in Chariton, Lucas, Osceola, Melrose, Union Township, and Des Moines.
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W. M. Sanders
Lucas
Iowa
Riley Wilson
Freight Office
Omaha
Clara Burgdorf
Union Township
Creston
T. C. Walker
Sarah and
Ethel Funk
Des Moines
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Adda Manning
Iva Baldwin
Carrie Gasser
Laura Kull
Kitchen
L. N. Edson
Yadirf Club
Lowe
North 9Th Street
L. Cloe
Maryville
Lulu Welch
Bess M. Bruce
Garden Grove
Emma Lowe
W. E. Welch
McCaulay—Law
Lowe—Welch
Ciell Thorpe
Arkansas
Bimer
Great Western
Ill
Prof. E. ©. Bridge
Optician
T. P. Banton
F. W. Trost
Rufus Whitcomb
Frank Wilder
Dale Seward
Lizzie Byers
Dwight Eastman of
Jay
S. Eastman
Nile
Fay Graves
Indianola
J. C. Seward
Katie Leonard
City
May Reed
Goldie Edwards
Emerson
T. E. Edwards
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