Local Chariton Notes Include Visits and Town Events
Chariton's social scene features visits by Mrs. Delia Hepinstall of Russell and Miss Berry Marshall of Kenosha, a Creston versus Chariton baseball win, and moves by families to Des Moines and Spokane. State conventions for Modern Woodmen, Royal Neighbors, and railway workers bring local delegates. a district schoolhouse fire spurs upcoming elections for a new building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred B. Palmer
Creston
Delia Hepinstall
Russell
J. A. King
Annie Deneen
Ottumwa
J. P. Evans
Brighton
Josie Berman
Albia
Berry Marshall
Kenosha
Wisconsin
Chariton
Ida McFadden
Ethel Geneva
Oskaloosa
H. W. Sutton
Anna Elliott
Des Moines
Eli Gray
Leon
Gray
Humeston
J. C. Flatt
Jake Simon
Mesdames Simon
Ely Oppenheimer
Hold Your Horses At Edson’s Barn In Chariton
Edson’s barn in Chariton invites horse sellers on May 12 to bring fat sound horses. WISECARVER Bros offer top market prices for heavy drafts road horses and good drivers. Don’t fear to bring your stock. they will buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edson
Chariton
Fuesday
Wisecarver Bros
Notice of Proof of Will and Fayette Reporter changes
Notice is given that an instrument purporting to be the last will of James Whitney deceased was produced and read. The hearing for proof is set for September 25, 1903, before E. S. Wells, clerk of district court. The Fayette Reporter welcomes Homer S. Curtis as foreman and Harvey S. Brown as compositor and pressman, reflecting stronger service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucas County
James Whitney
Wells
Fayette
Chariton
Homer Curtis
The
Herald
Harvey Brown
J. L. Brown
Homer S. Curtis
Simpson College
Indianola
A. E. Brown
Harvey S. Brown
Reporter
Iowa Democratic delegate convention scheduled in Des Moines
A Democratic delegate convention will be held in Des Moines on June 24 1903 to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor supreme court superintendent of public instruction railroad commissioner and other business. Delegates computed by county include 853 total statewide 80 in the eighth district Adams to Wayne listed with counts. Voting Democrats are invited to participate per state central committee notices signed by N C Roberts and A E Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Adams
Appanoose
Clarke
Decatur
Fremont
Lucas
Page
Ringgold
Taylor
Union
Wayne
Democratic State Central Committee
N.C. Roperts
A. E. Jackson
Spring Season at Eureka Springs Hinges on The Tap of the Ozarks
The article notes a mild early spring in Eureka Springs with the Cres cent Hotel under Frisco System supervision, promoting it as a top hospitality spot. It highlights Eureka Springs as a convenient night ride from St. Louis or Kansas City and references the Spring Season celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munger’s Hotel
Fourth St
Ozarks
Crescent Hotel
Eureka Springs
St. Louis
Kansas City
Food Prices Listed in Local Market Ledger
A fragmentary market list shows prices for flour per sack hams lard potatoes salt rock and breakfast bacon. Entries include several price points such as 12 to 15 30 40 1.20 1.80 with totals around 7.00 and 9.00 in an old ledger format. The readable items focus on staple goods rather than a full sale.
Veterinary Office Moves to New Location
Dr. C. E. Stewart relocates his veterinary practice from Spiker's livery barn to the new feed yard half a block west of the M. E. church. He announces the move to serve clients at the updated facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Stewart
Spiker
M. E. Eharch
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chas. Christain
Derby
A. E. Conner
Chas. Case of
Wm. Pickler
Phillip Cumpston
Trenton
Missouri
Liberty Township
Cornelia Griffith
Winfield
Kansas
Alonzo Williams
Milo
Ann Newell
John Dawson
San Francisco
California
Ethel Smyth
Grain
Mary Baker
Liberty Center
Laura Baker
Northfield
Minnesota
E.S. Baker
Winslow
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Iowa National Guard
Major Butler
24Th Infantry
U.S. Army
N. B. Hollinger
H. G. Larimer
Mildred
Lydia Welch
Modern Woodmen
Wiley Householder
Indianapolis
Indiana
J. P. Hall
Denver
Colorado
W. H. Smyth
Etta Clark
Rocky Mountain
Sadie Householder
Iniana
Royal Neighbors of America
Eighth
Messrs
F. R. Crocker
E. E. Timmons
W. M. Householder
W. H. Dewey
Ed Groves
Garrack
Smith
Hallet & Davis
Pickerell Bros
Wm. Harris
Mt. Pleasant
S. Eastman
J. S. Smith
Chicago
Laura Bestow
L. Beaton
T. S. Whisenand
G. W. Pickerell
Seattle
Washington
Joe
Mitchell Chapple
Washington, D. C
J. A. Brown
Nan Moore
Maple
S.S. Cook
KR. H. Tice
Miss Alpha Tice
Villisca
Newbern
W. M. Bearden
Frances Blanchard
Lincoln Township
Mrs
E. M. Blanchard
A. B. Gookin
Spokane
Hunter
Norwich
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
C. T. Brant
D. Q. Storie
History Club
Zetamatheans
W. B. Penick
C. C. Mayhew
20 Century Club
Margaret Waight
Florence Maple
Entre Nous Club
W. E, Ballard
Chariton Markets
W. E. Lewis
Turkeys
Timothy
Cuttie, Hay
Swift & Co
Spring Hill Head
Chester White
A. J. Johnson
P.O. Box
Owa
Russell Summer
S. W. Rowley
H. C Copeland & CO
Livestock Commission Merchants
Union Stock Yards
New Exchange Building
Fist Nationall’ Bank
Czarina
A. A
la, A
Horse Shoe
Lion
Trojan
Chase & Sanborn
Sundance
the Hooper Grocery
Chariton, Iowa
Orwell’s
Aphis
Brewer & Paton’s
R. R. NO
John H. Clark
Democrat
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