Temperance setback in Senate amid pro and anti liquor votes
Washington March 29 1908 temperance advocates face likely defeat as Senate Judiciary Committee delays action on prohibition legislation. Senator Knox argues states police power limits and urges direct action against carriers while noting Lincoln a temperance figure. Senate pensions figures and long service senators are discussed as well.
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Washington, D. C
Patriot
Congress
Senate Judiciary Committee
Knox
Pennsylvania
Fulton
Oregon
Rayner
Maryland
Kansas
Senate
Penrose
Philadelphia
Mr. Morgan
Alabama
Pettus
Mallory
Florida
Mr. Latimer
South Carolina
Mr. Proctor
Vermont
Mr. Whyte
Mr. Bryan
Allison, Hale and
Frye
Maine
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Cullom
Ofllinois
Teller
Colorado
Daniels
Virginia
Allison
Hale
Custom
Allison i
Miss Nellie Stroud Hosts Mother on Birthday
Miss Nellie Stroud planned a full sire prise for her mother Mrs Henry Stroud on her forty sixth birthday. Twenty two friends joined dinner and gifts were exchanged as best wishes for many more such celebrations. Essie Clayton’s upcoming marriage to Chester H McCullough was marked by a kitchen utensil shower at Mrs Frank Hendrickson’s home with guests bringing a utensil and a recipe.
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Nellie Stroud
Henry Stroud
Nellie
Mrs. Stroud
Essie Clayton
Chester H. McCullough
Frank Hendrickson
Social Gatherings Note Blanche Willoughby Wedding Plans
Miss Blanche Willoughby receives two showers in quick succession hosted by Mesdames Beardsley Platt and Hamilton in their homes in preparation for her marriage to Will Edson. Other items include Yeomen lodge surprise for a husband, Entre Nous Club event for Mrs Roy Baker’s daughter in law, and a Swedish Lutheran church dinner earning 105.
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Blanche Willoughby
Sam Beardsley
J. C. Platt
Beardsley
James Hamilton
Will Edson
John Keller
Lincoln Township
I. N. Baker
Roy Baker
Rawlins
Wyoming
State Savings Bank Unveils Electric Vault Alarm System
The bank installed an $800 electrical vault protection system last week featuring a double steel vault lining and gongs that sound if walls, doors, or time locks are tampered with. Targeted entry or wire cutting triggers immediate alarms. A public demonstration of the alarm is planned.
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State Savings Bank
Savings Bank
Village Post Office proves a hit for church benefit
The Presbyterian church benefit show The Village Post Office drew large crowds at the armory last Friday and Saturday night. Chairs quickly filled and more were added as attendees stood to watch the home talent performance. The event raised 95.40 for the church. The eccentric village post office characters delighted the audience with strong performances and the So Long Mary chorus by local youth received generous applause.
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Village
Armory
Presbyterian Church
Local Chariton Couple Wed in Los Angeles March 25
Miss Mattie C McCormick and Floyd John Allen of Los Angeles Calif were married March 25. Miss McCormick, daughter of the late A A McCormick, lived in Chariton for years and is niece of Misses Margaret and Emily McCormick. Patriots send congratulations.
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Chariton
Mattie C. McCormick
Los Angeles
California
Floyd John Allen
A. A. McCormick
Margaret
Emily McCormick
Capitol Caucus Aims Fast Passage Of Bill To Clear Appropriations
Report notes that if the caucus moves quickly the bill faces little debate and could be concluded soon to clear the way for pending appropriation bills. discussions in capitol corridors suggest a general belief about the measure.
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Capitol
Churches Conference Weekends at U S shated Services
The first quarterly conference of the current year meets at the U S shated with Dr E d I Patterson of Tama presiding. Palm Sunday services at St Andrew's feature Faure and Stainer music, and various churches plan sermons union meetings and Holy Week observances.
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U. S
E d. I. Patterson
Tama
Otterbein
Patterson
St. Andrew’s Choir
Faure
Sir John Stainer
Fire devastates Humeston buildings on Main Street
A Friday night blaze destroyed the two story Dr. McCulloch building, the Benge store, and Humeston State Bank. Fire began in the Benge shop occupied by E W Roe, with Farr drug stock and Drs McCulloch Smith Culmsee offices lost upstairs. Losses totaled thousands with partial insurance and nearby stock saved before the fire went under control.
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Mumeston
Dr. McCulloch
Main Street
Benge
Humeston State Bank
E.W. Roe
McCulloch
Farr & Co
George McCulloch
McCulloch & Smith
Ei. W. Roe
A. T. Benge
EF. BE. Farr & Co
Chariton Club Rejects Lease of C B & Q Reservoir
At a Wednesday meeting the Chariton Athletic and Amusement Association voted not to lease the C B & Q reservoir. The group agreed promotion of baseball and other sports cannot be run with the pond, and lease should go to an independent organization. Members who joined under the leasing promise may withdraw. Active steps to form a first class baseball team will begin immediately.
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Chariton Athletic and Amusement Association
Noxall Club
Sewer Tax Cases Ended In Court
Thecourt proceedings over sewer tax disputes involving heirs of J. L. McKiveen D. A. Enslow C. W. Johnson Mary Weiford and EB. Broderick ended today and were sent to Judge Anderson for decision. Plaintiffs claim only one sewer along two sides of property yields benefit. court must decide the legal question.
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Anderson
J. L. McKiveen
D. A. Enslow
C. W. Johnson
Mary Weiford
EB. Broderick
Fined for Assault in Justice Storie's Court
T Courter was found guilty of assault upon Mrs. W. H. Plows and fined $25 plus costs after an altercation last Thursday over Mrs. Plows recovering her tethered cow from Courter's property. Courter claims self defense.
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Courter
Beaman Purchases Half Interest in Chariton Drug Store
Will Locate in Chariton J. D. Beaman buys a half interest in the drug store of H. T. Patton & Co. and will move back to Chariton with his wife Mrs. Beaman. He previously worked twelve years as a clerk at D. Q. Storie’s drug store, ran a Lucas drug store, and lately operated a Cleveland general store. Chariton friends welcome their return.
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Robert G. Cousins
Iowa
House
Committee On Foreign Relations
United States
Maine
Havana Harbor
Thomas B. Reed
Reed
Cousins
Republic
J. D. Beaman
H. T. Patton & Co
Mines Close In Lucas County Over Wage Dispute
Bituminous coal mines in Lucas County shut down Tuesday night for an indefinite period as operators and miners negotiate a wage settlement. Miners favored continuing work. operators refused. The stoppage may last up to thirty days.
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Lucas’ County
Belinda and Columbia Seek Star Mail Route Change
Chariton resident W T Long leads Belinda business owners in a petition to the post office to establish a star mail route from Chariton to Columbia via Belinda. The plan would allow Belinda and Columbia patrons to receive mail the same day the Chariton post office dispatches it, improving road dispatch reliability and regional connectivity.
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W.T. Long
Belinda
Chariton
Post Office Department
Columbia
Knoxville
Albia
Chariton Post Office
Hasselquist
Fes
giNeeni Pieg
Raf DE
M Hasselquist
Lennig
McBride Charged After Bank Checks Fail in Osceola
The Osceola scene involves Mr McBride, once tied to grafting schemes, who drew a $5 check on the Lucas County National Bank after cashing a $5 check, and earlier cashed a $5 from the Chariton bank. Authorities seek him, predicting a decade of reflection if caught.
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Osceola Sentinel
Mch
Mc. Bridle
Osceola
Chariton
Iowa State Bank
Lucas County National Bank
McBride
Eggs and Ducks for Setting from Local Hatchery
Setting eggs offered for White Wyandottes at 3 eggs per 15 egg setting. Pekin Ducks priced at 1 dollar per 13 egg setting. Leave orders at Palmer's store or Gray-Von Behren's, or write J. R. West Chariton Lock Box 12.
Board Sets April Meeting and Filing Deadline
The board of supervisors schedules the April meeting for Monday April 6 with claims due by Saturday April 4 to be considered. G W Wiltsey County Auditor notes the filing deadline. Spring millinery openings by Mrs Walker Miss Gibbs drew large crowds last Thursday and Friday with elaborate displays. Additional openings by Mrs Steele planned for this week and a northwest ladies sale event slated for Saturday April 18 at 2 30.
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G. W. Wiltsey
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Douglass
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Washington
P. B. O. Society
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Ada
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W. C. Barber
Des Moines
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Epworth
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Noblesville
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W. A. Grafton
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Hugh Moore
G. L. Rumble
Nathan Evans
Reservoir
N. Evans
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Redpath Chautauqua System
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