Chariton elect r ail plan proposes city ownership and funding
The Noxall Club discusses Frank Q. Stuart’s electric railway proposal for Chariton linking the city to cross country lines. The plan envisions city backed stock or bonds, shared power and a franchise for street cars and lighting, with a route mainly along Main Seventh and surrounding streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noxall Club
Frank Q. Stuart
Charlton
Russelle
Stuart
Democratis
Knoxville
Chariton
Seventh Street
Opera
Armory
Burlington Depot
Corporation
Fifth] Streets
Twelfth Street
Corydon
Electric Light and Power
Building a New Town Opens Lots at El Berta Texas
Opening sale of lots set for January 22 1901 at El Berta Texas with low rate trips January 20 via the M K and T Ry one fare plus two dollars round trip tickets valid 21 days. Offers business and investment opportunities and directs to G P A James Barker M K and T Ry St Louis for full information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Berta
Texas
James Barker
G. P.A
St. Louis
Damp 1902 Weather Records Mark Heavy Year
Local weather records show over four feet of rain in 1902 with 56.75 inches total precipitation and two feet of snow. July 1902 was the wettest month, with September and August also unusually snowy, reflecting a notably damp year.
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S. H. Mallory
Assiaresesaveese
Insat
Seesartereeeers
Cessees Nenesseeninevers
Ember
Enayessees Goeseevore
Wsadd Ag Esvescagenstons
Printing Office Work Interest With Schooling Option
Mr Rore Wadley and son of Milo visited the city with Me. ae 45myth. Reed of Indianola came down Saturday morning for a visit with her mother Mrs. Loney and sister Mrs. Eugene Holmberg.
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Rore Wadley
Milo
Pire
Auus Reed
Indianola
Loney
Eugene Holmberg
Four Ages of Bridge Life
A satirical poem describes a bridge player through life stages. At twenty his trump is Hearts reflecting vanity, at thirty he pursues prudent resources with Diamonds as the stake, at forty he downgrades women, and at sixty after crossing the Styx death settles the final winning tricks with Spades.
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Styx
Shades
Death
Chariton Knoxville and Southern Railway Incorporation Notice
Incorporators announce the formation of The Chariton, Knoxville and Southern Railway Company an interurban line from near Chariton Iowa to near the Mississippi River northeast of Knoxville Iowa with street railways in Chariton and Knoxville. Capital stock $100000. directors thirteen. term 1902 to 1952. maximum debt $66000. Listed incorporators include S H Mallony W A Eikenberry W J Casey Horace G Larimer T M Stuart F M Frusa J A Brown S L Colins J A Penick J Bellamy B R Van Dyke Ex Manning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton, Knoxville and Southern Railway Company
Iowa
Chariton
Lucas County
Knoxville
Marion County
Mississippi River
H. Mallony
W. A. Eikenberry
W. J. Casey
Horace G. Larimer
T. M. Stuart
F. M. Frusa
J. A. Brown
L. Colins
A. Penick
Bellamy
van Dyke
Manning
Hughes visit stories of family and friends in Iowa towns
Miss Agnes Hughes from Indianola arrived Saturday to visit her brothers A C Hughes and Ralph Hughes and old friends. Mesdames Lida Wood and Eva Selby of Elliott returned home Saturday after visiting in English township with her mother Mrs G W Brightwell and other relatives.
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Agnes Hughes
Indianola
A.C. and
Ralph Hughes
Mesdames Lida Wood
Eva Selby
Elliott
English Township
Equitable municipal venture with independent energy firms
Advocates propose forming a Chariton driven utility group by combining Fair Ground, Spring Lake, and city assets into a new company. Property values would be fair valued and exchanged for stock, avoiding taxation while serving public needs via independent entities and shared infrastructure.
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Chariton Improvement Company
Chariton Power Company
Chariton Electric Company
Spring Lake
Chariton
Lucas County Medical Practice Bids Sought
The Board of Supervisors will receive bids at the Auditor's office on January 17, 1908, for the county medical practice from February 1, 1908 to February 1, 1904. Bids may cover the entire county or two districts including quarantine, medicines, attendance, and physician service for the boards of health. Districts defined and the county reserve the right to reject any bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Lucas County
Union
Jackson
Ottercreek
Liberty
Whitbreast
Warren Township
Poor Farm
Unclaimed Letters in Chariton Post Office January 3 1903
List of letters remaining at Chariton Iowa post office for the week ending January 3 1903 including Axel Vennerberg Amelia Washberg Warner Miser Mrs H M Harlan E B Hixenbach Miss Eliza Holmes and Mr Henry Crouder. Addressee is asked to call for advertised letters. L F Maple P M.
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Chariton
Iowa
Axel Vennerberg
Amelia Washberg Warner Miser
H M Harlan E B
Hixenbach
Eliza Holmes
Henry Crouder
L. F. Maple
P. M
Miss Elsie Douglass Returns to Cedar Falls
Miss Elsie Douglass of Liberty Township has returned to Cedar Falls after visiting last Saturday. She attends the state normal school there.
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Elsie Douglass
Liberty Township
Cedar Falls
State Normal School
Executrix Notice in Lucas County Estate Case
Executrix of the Mary J. King estate appointed by the district court of Iowa Lucas County on December 9 1962. All creditors must pay the estate and present claims to the court for allowance. Dated December 20 1903. Lt EvizaBeta E. Coluver Executrix.
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District Court of
Lowa
Lucas County
Mary J. King
Best Location in Town Office Space in Democrat Building
Two front office rooms offered in the Democrat building with prime town location. Applications addressed to W. H. Dewey. reference 1-36.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
W. H. Dewey
Low Rate Excursion To El Berta Texas
A M E T Ry excursion on Tuesday January 20 1903 offers a fare of one plus 2.00 for the round trip, tickets valid 21 days. The move aims to spur rapid town growth in East Texas Fruit Belt. For details contact G P A James Banger in St Louis. Attorney C U Conner recently traveled to Corydon on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Berta
Texas
Fruit Belt
East Texas
James Banger
St. Louis
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Main
Seventh Streets
Braden Ave
Court Avenue
Fairground
Town
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Main Street
Braden Avenue
R. L. Pepter
Railroad Companies
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Wentieth Century Club
Penick
Cheere
E. S. Baker
LF. Maple
Megsra
Mesdames
P. E. Vail
E.S. Baker
W. LB. Penick
A. H. McCollough
W. V. Baker
C. Mayhew
J. J. Smyth
Meedames Jennie Anderson
Nellie Renziehauven
Lizzie Penick
John Culberteen
Messrs
Walter H.dewey
John Culbertson
L. H. Bunselle
Swedish Lutheran Church
J.P. Borg
Wighth Street
Borg
Schhool
Knoxville & Southern Railway Company
Spring
C. B. &Q. Railway
Auburn Avenue
EvizaBeta E. CoLuver, Executrix
CU. E. Conner
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