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Newspaper
Chariton Democrat
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1904
Page
2
The Russell Union will raise its subscription rate to $1.25 effective February 1. Ottumwa slot machines were all shut down January 1.
The note appeals to readers to recruit neighbors for subscriptions, notes Chicago theatre fire urgency for a Chariton ground floor opera house, and suggests Des Moines Republicans avoid mayoral nomination to separate city from congressional campaigns.
Bryan sent a wireless message to the democrats gathered at the New York banquet while Cleveland prepared a letter to be read at the same event. This marks the first time both leaders sent messages to the same assembly, signaling potential harmony.
Councilman Van Dyke indicates a water works proposition may be put to Chariton voters this spring. He hopes for a fair contract and prompt approval, noting water works and sewerage are essential public improvements, even more urgent than street paving.
A roundup of social visits and movements in Chariton and nearby towns. Miss Lola Steele travels to Hameston. Mrs. M. L. Clouse visits Omaha. various residents host, visit, or relocate across Iowa and Kansas. G. A. R. and W. R. C. plan a joint officer installation at the I. O. Q. F. hall on Friday evening January 14.
Mrs. T. V. Williams of Laingsburg Michigan says Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets cured her distress in the stomach sour stomach and vomiting spells. The tablets are guaranteed to cure such cases and are sold by D. Q. Storie and all druggists.
Tickets on sale January 5 19 February 2 16 March 1 15 April 5 19 to points in Arkansas Colorado Kansas Louisiana Missouri New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas. Fares are two dollars over half fare via Chicago Great Western Railway. Apply to any Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago Ill.
Orlie Harris of Warren hosted a pleasant gathering with young friends on Saturday. Irl and Bruce Marshall were surprised by their mother’s friends last Friday. Noxall Club members opened the New Year with a grand ball and light refreshments. Mrs. Rebecca Kincaid of Whitebreast celebrated her 78th birthday with family and a dinner, receiving gifts. Pandora Club hosted its annual banquet at Miss May Larimer’s with twenty four attendees including guests from Clarinda Garden Grove and Indianola.
John H. Collum editor of the Garland News writes a congratulatory note praising Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. He recalls using it since 1887 for his children, noting reliability for croup and colds, safety with no overdose risk, and that babies like it. Sold by D Q Storie and all druggists.
District Court in Chariton convened Monday with Judge Robert Sloan presiding. A juror roster includes F. M. Coffman, R. J. Yeagel, Carl A. Lindquist, W. F. Graham, F. A. Stafford, and many others from Ottumwa Cedar Union Liberty Washington Whitebreast and surrounding towns. Mrs. Frank Ketchum and daughter Lottie of Ottumwa visited Chariton last week with Mrs. Ed Stokesbury.
Burlington Route Excur sions promotes an annual meeting of the State Teachers Association in Des Moines Iowa. It lists an old fare for round trips and dates of sale December 28 and 29 1908 with return by January 2 1904. The ad ends with a personal sale note about furniture and housekeeping from C B Guthrie.
On Sunday evening January 10 Rev. Palmer will preach at the Baptist church about lessons from the great theatre fire and its impact on the city.
Seats are reserved for all old settlers in and around Chariton at the union service Sunday morning January 10 at the Baptist church. Rev M G Munn will preach the closing anniversary sermon of the Jubilee celebration.
Great Western Railway advertises a one fare plus two dollar round trip rate to points in New Mexico Texas Oklahoma Missouri Kansas Nebraska Mississippi and Louisiana. Tickets go on sale Jan 5 19 Feb 2 16 March 1 15 April 6 19 with ample return limits. For details contact any Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago Ill.
A fire last Saturday morning leveled Ed Clark and his mother's home in Liberty Township with little saved from the blaze. Clark, uninsured, broke his leg while trying to rescue belongings and now faces heavy losses, drawing sympathy from many friends.
On December 30 1903 at the M E parsonage in Walla Walla Washington Rev Whitefield united Frank F Naught and Minnie Dyer in marriage. The groom is the youngest son of Mrs Christopher Prather of Walla Walla formerly of Lincoln township. The Democrat joins friends in extending congratulations.
Dr. Frederick E. Hopkins delivers the celebrated lecture The Golden Fleece at the M E church on January 11 as the third program in the course. Reserved seats go on sale January 7 at Rea and Beems for 10 and 15 cents. The Dubuque Herald notes his strong, magnetic oratory and praises his wit and impersonation. Reserve seats early.
A valise containing nursery man’s plate books and order books is missing and left at Brewer and Paton’s clothing store. A reward is offered for its return.
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