Chariton City Offers Concrete And Brick Street Paving
City of Chariton Iowa advertises bids for street paving on Grand Main Court and Braden streets and parts of Auburn and others. Plans call for six inch concrete base with vitrified brick surface, curb in Berea or Bedford stone, bids due July 13 1903 with bonds and samples required.
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City of Chariton
Lucas County
State of
Iowa
Grand Street
Main Street
Court Avenue
Braden Avenue
Public Square
Auburn Avenue
C. B. & Q. Railroad
Berea
Chariton Bank
Ood
Revival at Centerville yields 800 conversions and large offerings
Dispatch from Centerville reports Billy Sunday evangelist led four week union revival ending Tuesday with 800 converts. Sunday night service drew about 4,000 and 120 converts. he earned 1500 dollars as a free will offering. Petition to end saloon activity grew, as many quit dancing and card playing.
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Centerville
Des Moines' Register
Revial
Billy Sunday
Notice on Unauthorized Huey and Johnston Notes
Warning about two thousand dollars in Huey and Johnston notes given without knowledge or consent. Horace H. Reed and Mrs. H. H. Reep referenced with address 27 31.
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Huey & Johnston
Horace H. Reed
H. H. Reep
Special Train Service July 4th
No. 11 will run as far near Chariton to accommodate those attending the Ottumwa celebration and other points.
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Chariton
Ottumwe
Chariton Sees Big Show Rumors Amid Circus Cash Debate
The Democrat notes talk of more large shows visiting Chariton this year and questions the rumors. It recalls Wallace's circus last Friday, saying it spent seven thousand dollars in Lucas County for four hours of entertainment, leaving little to show. It argues one circus per year may be enough.
Final Report of Executor for Elizabeth Miller estate
Notice that the final report of G W Alexander as executor is on file with the Lucas County Iowa District Court. It will be presented for approval on September 21 1903 at the start of the September term 1903. Dated June 30 1903. G W Alexander Executor.
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G. W. Alexander
Elizabeth Miller
District Court
Lucas County
Iowa
G.W. Alexander
Griffis Property For Sale In East Town
For sale is the Griffis property in the east part of town. It features five rooms one acre of fruit bearing land a fine cellar and first class condition. Bargain price and favorable terms to suit the purchaser. It is cheaper to buy than to rent. Write SARGENT and TEDROOW 23 Corydon Iowa.
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Griffis
Sargent & Tedroow
Corydon
Iowa
Final Report of Amanda Bradford Administratrix
Notice that the final report of Amanda Bradford administratrix of the estate of Robert Bradford deceased is filed with the Lucas County Iowa District Court Clerk and will be approved at the September term on September 21, 1903. Dated June 29, 1903. Amanda Bradford Administratrix.
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Amanda Bradford
Robert Bradford
District Court
Lucas County
Iowa
Farming in the Great Southwest Exponent of Prospects for Money Making
The Earth And The Man argues close relations to farming in the Great Southwest and praises its money making prospects on the line of the M. K. & T. Ry. The copy requests publications bearing on these prospects and provides the address Katy 611 Wainwright Bldg. St. Louis Mo.
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Great Southwest
Katy
Wainwright Bldg
St. Louis
Hall's Great Discovery Texas Wonder Ad
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Texas Wonder as a universal cure for kidney and bladder ailments. It claims to treat gravel diabetes urinary issues back pain and other irregularities in men women and children and offers mail delivery from St. Louis Missouri for one dollar. Includes testimonials from Dr E Hall and Mrs Jas Roach in Keokuk Iowa from May 8 1903.
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Texas Wonder
Hall
E. Wall
P. O. Box
St. Louis
D. Q. Storie
Keokuk
Iowa
E. W. Hall
Geo. Mummert
Jas. H. Roach
South Eighth Street
4th of July Excursions on Chicago Great Western Railway
One fare and a third for all stations on the Chicago Great Western Railway within 200 miles. Tickets on sale July 3rd and 4th. Good to return July 6th. For further information apply to any Great Western Agent, or J. P. Elmer, G. P. A Chicago, Il. 271 A 1 to do general housework. et firs. C. W. Stuart.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
J. P. Elmer
G. P
Chicago
Lucas County Normal two week session opens August six
The Lucas County Normal Institute meets at the high school in this city beginning August 6 for two weeks with forenoon sessions at 7 30. Afternoon Chautauqua meetings follow. County Superintendent Laura Fitch has gathered an able instructor group including Prof. W F Chevalier Miss Edith Brant Prof J B Morris Miss Minnie Dungan Prof S W Rowley and Prof Wm Bell teaching civics reading didactics music physics grammar economics arithmetic geography algebra and history.
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Lucas County Normal Institute
Laura Fitch
W. F. Chevalier
Muscatine
Edith Brant
J. B. Morris
Local social notes and town talk across several cities
Albert Farber trips to Lacona and visits Shenandoah with Miss Martha Stuart. Various residents visit Chariton, Des Moines, Indianola, Humeston, and Surrey while others travel to Brooklyn, Wyoming, or Colorado Springs. Notices mention W C T U meeting July 7 and upcoming Lidderdale sale on the Chicago Great Western Railway.
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Albert Farber
Lacona
Will Jackson
Shenandoah
Martha Stuart
Vina Robinson of
Humeston
A. K. Aten
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Fourth of July Excursions Fare Offer
One and one third fare to all Burlington Route points within 200 miles of the selling station. On sale July 3 and 4 with return limit until July 6.
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Burlington
Wallace's Wallace Shows Chariton Circus Pleases Large Crowd
Wallace's Circus drew a big Chariton crowd last Friday for a street parade and two performances. The parade at 10:30 featured many animals bands show wagons clowns and Happy Hooligan. An afternoon show packed the tent with numerous acts including the Silverton trio Stirk family Nevaros Colinis Marion zouaves and trained animals delivering a clean highly watched program.
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Silverton
Stirk
Nevaros
Colinis
Chariton
Financial Statement of Lucas County Bank 1903
Balance sheet shows cash assets and liabilities ledgers with currency holdings 800 00 2 288 35 and notes 5000 00 to 50000 00, alongside deposits and profits. Will Culbertson as cashier attests to the accuracy sworn June 22 1903 before Notary Leonard Manning and directors A M Moir W C Penick and QO H Evans.
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TOU
S.nee
Ad Entuate
Ceee
United States
Towml
State of Iowa
Lucas County
Will Culbertson
Leonard Manning
Alex Moir
W. C. Penick
QO. H. Evans
Resolutions of Respect for Jane Lough
Resolutions by the Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church note that Jane Lough has fallen asleep in Jesus. They express gratitude for her faithfulness to church work and urge others to emulate her example. Copies are to be given to relatives and published in county papers.
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Jane Lough
Jesus
Ladies Aid Society
The
Christian Church
Reduced Rail Fares East and West Announced
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers round trips with one fare plus 82.00 to Boston, Saratoga Springs, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Denver on specific sale dates in June and July. Tickets are good for return by set dates with stop-overs allowed. Inquiries to any GWR agent or J. P. Elmer, G P A, Chicago.
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Chicago
Ill
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R. A. Hasselquist
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Jos. Caldwell
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Ed. Alexander
J. F. McGuire
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Rea & Beem’s Book Store
Mortimer Wilson
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