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Newspaper
Chariton Democrat
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1903
Page
5
The editor weighs licensing saloons in Chariton against continuing illegal sale of alcohol, arguing that enforcement depends on moral sentiment and that licensure might reduce bootlegging and minor access while highlighting ongoing law violations in Lucas.
Daniel R. Mickle aged 47 died at home Sunday July 12 1903 after months of illness from a sarcoma. Born February 24 1856 in Morgantown West Virginia he lived in Chariton since 1872. Survived by wife Millie Blake three sons two daughters mother three brothers and two sisters. Funeral held Tuesday at the Presbyterian church with aid from local orders.
The Chariton library board received a watercolor rendering from the architects showing the proposed building. The design features pressed brick walls and Bedford stone trim and will be framed for display in the lobby of the First National Bank.
Mr. Thomas W. Evans of Cleveland and Miss Nettie M. Spencer of this city were married at the M. E. parsonage in Albia on Monday July 13 1908 Rev T B Hughes performing the ceremony The bride daughter of Mrs Dave Stevens has been a successful Lucas county school teacher and is highly regarded by friends who extend congratulations and best wishes.
Members of the graduating class of 1897 held a reunion at Guy Larimer's home last Thursday. The gathering featured garlanded decor, lantern lighting, and rose shaped ice cream from Mr Watt. The Ladies' Mandolin Club provided music as 14 of 37 members attended, including Mesdames Jessie Myers Darrah Lulu Graham Paton and several others.
Chariton youth travel to Humeston and win 6 to 3 in Friday’s game, then return home Tuesday for an 8 to 7 victory. A large crowd saw two splendid contests, with Chariton players praised for their strong defense and hitting as local youths.
Week ending July 11 1903 unclaimed letters remaining at Chariton Iowa include Geo T Ramsey L W Morton Shannon Momson Anna Farrie B D Fleet Elizabeth Clark D B Clark H O Corenan Morrice Barnett Advertised when called L F Maple P M
Members of Iseminger Post No 18 in Iowa are urged to attend the post meeting on July 17 for important business. D B Cowess P C
The contract for paving was awarded Monday afternoon to G. J. Stewart & Co. of this city as the lowest bidder at 1.84 per square yard, with J. C. Likes of Des Moines at 1.87. Other bids ranged from 1.94 to 1.98. Work should start within twenty days and be done by December 15, using a six inch concrete base and vitrified brick. Stewart & Co. posted a 1,000 dollar certified check.
Weather summary for week ending July 13 1903 Des Moines Iowa notes unusually warm humid conditions with daily temperature excesses of 3 to 4 degrees. Heavy showers with high winds on July 8 9 and 10 caused localized flooding and 2 to 6.5 inches rainfall. Corn favorable oats damaged by rust and smut in moist districts. wheat affected by rust. haying advanced. apples damaged by wind in north. potatoes rot noted. moisture short in southern areas.
Horace Reed and Mrs. Reed warn of a two thousand dollar note vulnerability. Vandalia Missouri visitor N E Mitchell visits Vandalia Real Estate. Mrs Snyder from Braddock North Dakota visits relatives in Chariton. Mrs Skirvin and Eva Mason visit T C Walker and Dora Householder. Aultman & Taylor separator offered for sale or trade. Elmer Landes, traveling with Fighting & Clark's Uncle Tom's Cabin Company, greets old friends after a performance.
Chariton Iowa hosts a ten day Lucas County Chautauqua program running August 8 to 16 1903. The schedule lists music sermons lectures and concerts with notable speakers including Gen Ballington Booth Maud Ballington Booth Dr McDowell and Gen John B Gordon among others and features the Chicago Glee Club Wagner Ladies and Wagners Briggs Church and Day performances.
An observant man proposes reading rates for the Bible noting 1 189 chapters 31 173 verses and 772 692 words. At 60 words a minute a reader needs about six months for the Old Testament and under two months for the New Testament with one hour daily, totaling under eight months for the whole Bible.
Chariton records show Mrs. Howe buys a Pickerell Bros. piano and piano buyers include C. E. Johnson and J. Peterson. Dozens of residents travel to visit relatives in Derby Denver Chicago and Nebraska while Presbyterians plan a Spring Lake park picnic and a Swedish Lutheran church service marks a first. A marriage license is issued to J P Jones and Jessie M Rickey. Curtis Electric promotes phone repairs. Col. O A Bartholomew becomes Eureka Manufacturing stockholder.
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