Lucas County Democratic Convention Nominates Strong Ticket
The Lucas county Democratic convention met at the courthouse on Saturday June 13 at 1 30 pm. W H Dewey named W W Kridelbaugh as temporary then permanent chairman with Edward Kelley as secretary. Delegates were chosen for state and senatorial conventions and county officers nominated including Jenkins James Field Bevard Fitch Ross and others. Resolutions reaffirmed loyalty to Democratic principles and criticized the Republican tariff policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucas County
Court House
W. H. Dewey
W.W. Kridelbaugh
Kidelbaugh
Edward Kelley
M. Stuart
J. W. Kindelbaugh
W. E. Hanks
J. C. Baker
H. M. Spiker
W.A. Miller
A.C. Riebel
O. M. Scott
P. H. Steck
T. M. Stuart
J. A. Campbell
B. E. Lusk
Skidmore
Hardin Exley
A. M. Latham
Clothier
F. W. Richards
W.H. Dewey
John P, Ream
C. W. McCollough
Pat Revard
N. F. Baker
George Hardsock
Albert F. Jenkins
Washington Township
A. M. James
Liberty Township
Laurel Ross
Whitebreast Township
Laura Fitch
Chariton
Pat Bevard
Union Township
E. L. Field
Benton
P. M. Scott
Cedar
J. I. Scott
A. C. Riebel
English
W. O. Miller
Jackson
J. ©. Baker
Robi. Brown
Liberty
Lincoln
C. EB. Scott
Otter Creek
C. S. Ferguson
Union
Warren
8. S. Stewart
Washington
Albert Jenkins
Whitebreast
G. J
Cummins
Congress
Messrs. Jenkins
James
Dr. Field
Local Worker Seriously Injured In Ottumwa Rail Repair Accident
Fred Sydebotham of this city suffered a severe head injury when an angry elderly worker struck him with a shovel during a rail repair job near Ottumwa. He was moved to the Ottumwa hospital in an unconscious state but gradually showed improvement and may go home by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Sydebotham
Ottumwa
Sydebotham
Card of Thanks for Flowers at Clement Dee Flower Funeral
In behalf of Mrs. Edmonson and her son Ely and myself we thank friends for kind expressions in connection with the funeral of my nephew Clement Dee Flower.
Injunction Bars Lucas Precinct Vote Censuring Nominee
Judge M A Roberts of Ottumwa issued an injunction restraining the republican county central committee from canvassing votes in the Lucas precinct where the senatorial nomination is involved and from declaring Hasselquist the nominee. Copeland seeks to void the election as irregular. A dissolution motion will be argued later as bitterness over the county grows and democrat chances rise. Wayne county papers have refrained from comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Roberts
Ottumwa
Republican County Central Committee
Lucas
Hasselquist
Copeland
Wayne County
Great Wallace Circus Promises Two Shows in Chariton
The Great Wallace Show plans two performances in Chariton on Friday June 26 with extensive advertising and a strong promise to deliver. praise from The Landmark Norfolk notes crowded tents and premium standing room with rain threatening yet crowds present. The article highlights the band concert by Professor C Z Bronson and the show’s parade races and finale as evidence of quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Chariton
Landmark
Norfolk
C. Z. Bronson
Chittenden Chittenden Baldwin Wed In Chariton Ceremony
On Tuesday evening June 16 1903 at the groom's parents home in Chariton the marriage of Mr G Chittenden of Mankato Minnesota and Miss Gertrude Baldwin of Marshall Minnesota was solemnized Rev A H Chittenden performing the ceremony with Oscar Clay of Marshalltown as groomsman and Miss Fern Chittenden as bridesmaid The bridal party entered to Mendelssohn and Miss Frankie Kridelbaugh sang O Promise Me The couple will reside in Mankato Minnesota with the groom an undertaker and embalmer and the bride a former Marshall schools assistant principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Chittenden
G. Chittenden
Mankato
Minnesota
Gertrude Baldwin
Mar Shall
Mendelssohn
Myra Dungan
Oscar Clay
Marshalltown
Fern Chittenden
Frankie Kridelbaugh
Marshall
Weddings at Douglass Club mark Chicago union of Wolffs and Berman
A wedding held Sunday afternoon June 14 1903 at the Douglass Club Chicago joined Mr Fred S Wolffs of Chicago and Miss Josie Berman of Chariton with a ceremony led by Rev Dr Messing. Attendants included Miss Ida Berman Miss Cora Loeb Miss Martha Block and Julius Berman. The couple reside at 721 62d Street Chicago and the bride is noted as refined and accomplished. Mr Wolffs and family operate multiple Chicago meat markets and were presented with a business by his father after the ceremony. The reception featured an elaborate dinner and music with Fischer singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglass Club
Chicago
Fred
Julius Berman
Jerome Oppenheimer
Ned Klein
Ruth Weil
Esther Wilde
Dr. Messing
Wolffs
62D Street
Chariton
8. Oppenheimer
Woultts
Death of Clement K. Edmonson at Sedalia Missouri
Clement K. Edmonson, a former Chariton youth, died June 11 1903 in Sedalia Missouri after a weeks long typhoid illness. His funeral was held at First Presbyterian Church Chariton and he was buried in Chariton cemetery. He was born December 15 1881 in Chariton Iowa and worked on the M E T railroad in Texas. His mother sick in Connecticut and unable to attend, his brother Ely in Colorado could not reach Chariton in time, and his aunt Mrs Louise Flower came to help. He joined the First Presbyterian Church in 1895 and was beloved for his energetic cheerful nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
Clement K. Edmonson
Sedalia
Missouri
First Presbyterian Church
A. H. Chittenden
Clement Kellogg
R. E
M. E. Edmonson
Iowa
Texas
Connecticut
Clement
Ely J. Edmondson
Colorado
Louise K. Flower
Arlington
Wanted A Girl For General Housework
Help wanted advertisement seeking a girl to perform general housework for Mrs C W Stuart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rs. C. W. Stuart
Pioneer County Resident Anna Reynolds Dies at 81
Mrs. Anna Reynolds died after a nine week illness at her Benton township home on Saturday June 13 1903. She was born Anna Kelley in Ireland on July 23 1822 and married Michael Reynolds in Columbus Ohio before settling in Benton township Iowa. The couple had four children three living Adelia Murphy Patrick and Maggie Reynolds Mary Risbel died earlier. Funeral held Sunday in Chariton with burial at Calvary cemetery. She was faithful to the Catholic church and respected by many for her kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Reynolds
Benton Township
Chariton
Calvary Cemetery
Anna Kelley
Ireland
Columbus
Ohio
Michael Reynolds
Iowa
Reynolds
Better Land
Adelia Murphy
Ottumwa
Patrick
Maggie Reynolds
Mary Risbel
Quiet wedding at Stanton home for Stroud Brooks
Roy C. Stroud and Blanche Brooks of this city wed Sunday evening June 14 1908 at 7 o clock with Rev Fred B. Palmer officiating in the presence of about forty guests. Miss Lottie Avenll and Elmer Kimsey attended. The bride wore white French lawn and a supper followed. Stroud, son of Mr. and Mrs. J G Stroud, has lived here since childhood and worked at Connell’s barber shop. Blanche Willey, daughter of Mrs. Levi Willey, has resided with Dr. and Mrs. Stanton and is regarded as fitting for a home. The DeMocrat offers warm congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Stanton
Roy C. Stroud
Blanche Brooks
Fred B. Palmer
J. G. Stroud
Connell
Levi Willey
Pleasant Township
Mrs. Stanton
Democraat
Infant Harold Eldon Mitcham Dies After Short Illness
Harold Eldon Mitcham infant son of Mr and Mrs Mitcham died at home Friday June 12 1903 at 950 pm after a two week illness of stomach and brain trouble He was about thirteen months old Funeral services by Rev M G Munn were at the residence Sunny morning at ten o clock then burial in Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Eldon
Russell
Unclaimed Letters At Chariton Postoffice
List of unclaimed letters remaining in the Chariton Iowa postoffice for the week ending June 6 19 3 includes Orin J Abrams A J Woodward Mies Blanch Holmes Joseph Prevo Mrs Rachel Graves J H Cotant J A Walters A P Shelby Mrs Hattie J Skeels Mr Adrian Patman J H Mays Mr S R Malone Mr J A Stafford Mra Tabithia Miller Albert Johnson B E Gridley Flossie Davis N E Carroll Billy Crockett Mr Fred Anderson. In calling for the above letters please say advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
Iowa
Orin J Abrams
A J Woodward
Mies Blanch Holmes
Joseph Prevo
Rachel Graves
J H Cotant
J A Walters
A P Shelby
Hattie J Skeels
Adrian Patman
J H Mays
S R Malone
J A Stafford
Tabithia Miller
Albert Johnson
B E Gridley
Flossie Davis
Great Wallace Shows Arrive in Chariton Friday
The Wallace Show advance department uses fair and honorable advertising with a vast scrap book of clippings. Newspapers nationwide praise the Great Wallace Shows traveling from coast to coast and from Hudson Bay to the Gulf of Mexico, presenting a strong promotional campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Chariton
Hudson Bay
Gulf of Mexico
Crop Bulletin Shows Cool Week Aids Iowa Crops
Des Moines Iowa reports a cooler week ending June 15 1903 with daily state mean temperatures 8 to 10 degrees below normal and little precipitation. Oats and spring wheat benefit from low temps while corn plantings continue in wet and dry pockets. hay likely to set a record and apples show promise of fair yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Gartin School Month Report for June 1903
Month ending June 5 1903 reports 20 days taught 18 pupils enrolled 12.6 average daily attendance 4 tardiness cases 6 neither absent nor tardy 25 visitors. Names of pupils never absent or tardy Flossy Davis Lucile Violet Blue Henry Ha Johnson Clara Sellers. Those never absent or tardy during term Lucile Violet Blue Flossy Davis Henry Johnson. Visitor list includes Mr and Mrs John Ream Roscoe Ream Mrs Blue Espy Mrs Carlson Mrs Ida Hawkins Carl Johnson Otto Hupp Harris Sellers Minnie Emma Johnson Sarah Hupp Flora Dyer Lula and Martha Sossmen Clifford Sellers Arthur Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gartin School
Flossy Davis
Lucile
Violet Blue
Henry
Ha Johnson
Clara Sellers
Henry Johnson
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Waight’s
Harmony
Chittenden
Baldwin
Wolffs—Berman
Wells
J.F. Anderson
Dora Bingham
Stroud Brooks
Harold Mitcham
Walter Lindsey
Sidney
Mra. m. Yost
Crop Bulletin
Insurance
Iran
Curtis
East Side Square
Chariton, Iowa
Camp Hall
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