Chariton to Receive Carnegie Library Gift Offer
The Chariton council to fund a yearly 1000 dollar maintenance alongside providing a suitable lot to receive a 10000 dollar library building gift from Andrew Carnegie. The plan follows a 1898 decision creating a free public library, with Miss Margaret W Brown lauded for her pivotal role in securing the Carnegie offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuomas Gay
Cuaniron
Chariton
Carnegie
James Bertram
Tow
Margaret W. Brown
Estella Cook
Brown
F.H. Boynton
Victoria Dewey
Margaret McCormick
L. R Gibbon
J. O. Crips
Har Iany
TroMas Gay
Board of Trustees
Walsh in Chariton as DNC official and Iowa agent
Charles A. Walsh of Ottumwa a Democratic National Committee member and secretary, visited Chariton on Tuesday and returns Thursday. A longtime Democratic leader and Equitable Life agent for Iowa, he praised Governor Stone's Missouri Senate victory and noted his friendship with Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Walsh
Ottumwa
Iowa
Democratic National Committee
Chariton
Walsh
United States
National Committee
Equitable Life of
William J. Stone
Missouri
Stone
Can Chariton Raise 40000 for C K and S Railway
Chariton and Lucas county are urged to raise 40000 to back a proposed C K and S Railway entry to the city. Ten thousand dollars has been subscribed. the aim is to fund 40000 more to connect to Knoxville and push lines toward the Missouri state line. If unmet, Inland Coal Company plans a steam railway to access its mines, potentially abandoning the suburban railway project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.K. & S. Railway
Chariton
Charito
Lucas County
Knoxville
Missouri State Line
Missouri Line
Inland Coal Company
City Mass Meeting Seeks Unified Chariton Progress
Nearly a hundred citizens gathered at the courthouse to discuss improving Chariton. A committee of fifteen was formed to nominate a city ticket for the March election and to report at a second mass meeting next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
Court House
HE. H. Lewis
W. B Barger
S. M. Greene
Barger
F. Q. Stuart
B. R. van Dyke
Dungas
W. P. Beem
Thomas Gay
J. A. MecKlveen
Simon Oppenheimer
A. B. Gookin
H. G. Larimer
F.A. Stanley
L. A. Busselle
G. F. Trotter
J. H. Curtis
O. J. Israel
J. A. Darrah
N.S. Melville
New Manager Named At Swift's Chariton Plant
Mr W A Ross, longtime manager of Swift and Co plant in Chariton, has been transferred. Mr W D Wright of Maryville Missouri will replace him and arrive in Chariton, with high recommendations. Ross will not move his family until spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Ross
Swift & Co
Coon Party Surprise For Ola Goldsberry
About a dozen youths held a Coon party Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs Ola Goldsberry. They blacked up and wore fantastic costumes to surprise the hostess who failed to recognize them at first. They sang Coon Coon Coon and enjoyed a merry evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola Goldsberry
Miss Ola
Ten and a half years of faithful mail carrier service
Wm. Clayton, longtime depot mail carrier, was set to be relieved after a bid by Brirgman failed to proceed. Clayton has never missed a mail train in over a decade and a half, enduring all weather while delivering mail. The paper urges keeping Clayton on the job with a higher salary if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Democrat
Chariton
Poper
Wm. Clayton
Brirgman
Clayton
A Breezy Time at the Opera House Monday
The latest show titled A Breezy Time will be at the opera house on Monday January 21. It promises nonstop laughter and lighthearted mirth as performers aim to cheer audiences and lift spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Unclaimed Letters At Chariton Postoffice
Unclaimed letters remaining in the Chariton Iowa postoffice for the week ending January 19 1903 include O Barr V Bascum Harlie Gray A Houceley J A Walters B C Niemvier A B Miner M Jones Haida E Lundell Mad W Parker Ematline Furmeiater Elisa Homen In calling for the above letters please ask for advertised letters L F Maple P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
Iowa
O Barr
Bascum Harlie Gray
Houceley
Walters
C Niemvier
Miner m Jones Haida
E Lundell
Parker
Ematline Furmeiater
Elisa Homen
L. F. Maple
P. M
New Passenger and Freight Division Heads Named
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy announces a February 1 reorganization. J M Bechtel of Burlington becomes division freight agent, focusing on freight traffic, while H S Jones of Omaha is named division passenger agent. Jones previously served as city ticket agent in Omaha. Bechtel has thirty years in railroading and broad local ties. Headquarters for Jones will be Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
J. M. Bechtel
Burlington
H.S. Jones
Omaha
Bechtel
Jones
Col. W. J. Davenport
Council Bluffs
Chariton Knoxville and Southern Railway Incorporation Notice
Notice of incorporation for The Chariton, Knoxville and Southern Railway Company to build an interurban from near Chariton Iowa to near the Mississippi River with street railways in Chariton and Knoxville. Authorized capital stock $100000, 13 directors, term 1902 to 1952, maximum indebtedness $66000. stockholders exempt from corporate debts. signed by listed incorporators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton, Knoxville and Southern Railway Company
State of
Iowa
Chariton
Lucas County
Knoxville
Marion County
Mississippi River
S. HL Mannory
W. A. Eikenberry
W.1. Casey
Horace G. Larimer
T. M. Stuart
FP. M. Jusia
JA. Brown
S. L. CoLuixs
When you want the beat dental work done go to Dr. Davidson
The note advertises dental services with a strong recommendation for Dr. Davidson as the preferred provider for quality dental work. It emphasizes trust and satisfaction with results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Davidson
Wrecks on Q near Troy kill cattle and halt trains
A westbound freight derailed on the Q near Troy five miles west of Chariton after a broken track caused a pileup. Sixteen of eighteen cattle in a wagon were killed and nineteen cars were derailed or damaged. A second minor wreck occurred nearby, delaying passenger and freight service for hours as crews cleared the lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Second 77
Chariton & St. Joseph
van Wert
Des Moins
Pretty wedding joins Maude Bentley to Ed Pickerell at Bentley home
Miss Maude Evelyn Bentley and Ed Everett Pickerell wed at the J. A. J. Bentley residence on South Seventh Street. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn as Miss Ida Smith and Miss Cora Smith played. Relatives from Bolton Missouri Elma Humeston Indianola attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. J. Bentley
South Seventh Street
Maude Evelyn Bently
Ed Everett Pickerell
Mendelsesohn
Ida
Cora Smith
Humeston
Fred B. Palmer
Graeme Stuart
Theo Bentley
Mabel Potter
Elma
F. I. Crocker
Florence and
Margaret Maple
Mesdamen May Yost
I. G. Stanley
E. O. Wilson
L. F. Maple
Theodocia Bentley
G. W. Pickerell
Death of Mrs Eva Sandahl in Lucas County
Mrs Eva Christina Sandahl died at her home three miles east of Chariton on Sunday morning January 18 1903 aged 74 years 19 days Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday forenoon by Rev J P Borg and interment followed in Chariton Cemetery She was born in Sweden and came to America in 1870 with her family Lived in Ottumwa until 1874 then moved to Lucas county and Lincoln township She leaves eight children Amanda Tillie C I M L Dr Johnson Beatrice Nebraska John A Victor Colorado Mrs Youngland Creston and A G Hughes Springs Texas in sorrow of the community
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva
Christina Sandahl
Chariton
J.P. Borg
Sweden
Sandahl
Ottumwa
Lucas County
Lincoln Township
Amanda
Tillie
This County
Dr. Johnson
Beatrice
Nebraska
John A
Victor
Colorado
Youngland
Creston
Council confirms Dr. Boynton as library trustee
At the Monday council meeting Mayor Alexander nominated Dr. F H Boynton for the vacancy on the board of Library trustees. The appointment was immediately confirmed as wise and fitting. Dr Boynton is expected to be a splendid trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
F. H. Boynton
Library Trustees
Timber bids invited for bridge ties between Chariton and Knoxville
Proposals will be received until January 30, 1903, for furnishing 100000 ties to be delivered on the line between Chariton and Knoxville. Specifications call for white oak yellow oak red elm black walnut or honey locust timber eight feet long eight inches wide and six inches thick. Bids may be submitted for any quantity over 100. H Matlory president. 83t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
Knoxville
H. Matlory
Chariton Sale to Offer Horses and Mules Saturday
Wiecearver Bros announce a horse and mule sale at Edeon’s Barn in Chariton on Saturday January 24. The auction will feature animals aged from 2 to 15 years and invite owners with stock previously posed by other buyers to bring them in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edeon’s
Chariton
Wieecarver Bros
Osborne Powers Wed in Quiet Ceremony at M E Parsonage
Mr Robert J Osborne and Miss Victoria Powers were married January 14 1908 at the M E parsonage Rev B I Miller officiating The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Powers taught in Durango Colorado schools The groom a local contractor and builder of stone and brick work residency in the city was described as industrious and well regarded The Democrats extends congratulations for a long happy life Other local notes include Mrs Jane Branner 83rd birthday and a successful horse sale with lighty head stock selling yesterday and continuing today The Entre Nous Club eighth annual banquet was held at Myrtle Dungans home with Miss Florence Maple and Miss Martha Stuart giving toasts and a pleasant evening reported by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Osborne
Victoria Powers
M. E. Parsonage
B. I. Miller
Wm. Powers
Durango
Colorado
Entre Nous Club
Misa
Myrtle Dungan
Fred J. Waight
Florence Maple
Martha Stuart
Also Mentioned on This Page
Andrew Carnegie
Gay
New York
Margaret Wright Brown
Chariton Library
Miss Cook
Miss Brown
Margaret Brown
Mr. Carnegie
Waight
Chas, A. Walsh
National
Demcratic Committee
Martin
Mallory’s Opera Hall
Fort Dodge
City Mass Meeting
Swift's
Division Freight
Pas
Senger Department
Chariton, Knnoxville & Southern Railway
Wells
Fames W. Alo
Pickerell—Bentley
Eva Christina Sandahl
Dr. Boynton
Osborne-Powers
Jane Branner
R.v. Perry
Lamoni
Lloyd Watson
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