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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
8
The Patriot clarified a proposed Chariton to Columbia star mail route error. The carrier would start in Columbia and come to Chariton, delivering Belinda R F D mail on the return trip the next day. Net effect may reduce same day delivery for Belinda patrons despite closer ties between Belinda and Columbia.
The Belinda area, once served by a Chariton Belinda star route, faced rural delivery reform and a post office closure. Officials note the shift to Free Rural Delivery, the rise of route No. 6, and the decision to discontinue the Belinda office after local reluctance to assume postmaster duties, delaying some mail until the next day.
Belinda residents debate star route versus rural service for mail on routes Nos 6 and 8. Some favor a new Columbia Chariton link, others want to retain current service. Officials urge residents to state wishes without outside lobbying while the Postmaster advises no party to influence the process. Communications from O F Brownlee and Mrs Hiram Wilson appear on page 4.
The senior class of the high school will present a program in the high school auditorium next Thursday evening April 16. Admission is 15 and 25 cents.
Warren township graduates include James Newsome, Nellie Curtis, Hattie Barger, Ada Champlin, Jessie Danner, Nellie Champlin, Agnes Young, Rhoda Davis, Florence Champlin, Idal Alexander, Golda Lee, Wm Kenney, Thomas McCann, Carl Taylor, Beulah Dillman, Glenn Dillman, Roy Duckworth, Iver Erlandson. Pleasant township graduates include Ella Swanson, Avis McMannis, Adda McMannis, Cleta Whitlatch, Clement Dachenbach.
The town of Cleveland faces decline as Mine No. 4 closes and its machinery is removed. The White breast company halted work, leaving about a hundred residents who will relocate to other coal camps once a labor–management agreement is reached.
Shiloh veterans marked the fortieth sixth anniversary of the Civil War battle with ceremonies recalling the historic clash. Participants noted the enduring significance of Shiloh in American military memory.
The U B and Otterbein churches announce Sunday sermons at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. with other services at 7:80 p.m. and 3 p.m. for Junior and 6:50 p.m. for Senior Y P C U. Various church groups hold meetings, elect officers, and invite all to attend. Holy week at St Andrews includes daily services and nine o clock communion.
Tomorrow Friday April 10 marks the twenty sixth anniversary of J N McCullough and Company dry goods store in Chariton. The celebration features a wool dress goods sale. The store has long provided high class merchandise in Chariton under O J Israel and is praised as a credit to the town.
Judge W J Babb of Aurora Illinois visited Chariton this week to negotiate the sale of 639 acres from the Penick and Baker ranch to George and Smith of Aurora for stock farming. Smith is president of Inland Fuel Co. and Western Wheeled Scraper Co. George is Inland Fuel Co. treasurer and a leading Aurora banker. The deal closed Wednesday at 25 dollars per acre.
The Chariton Athletic association contracted with John Borger to pitch for the Chariton baseball team this season. Borger did good work here last year and became a fan favorite. His signing signals the club plans a strong fielding squad for the season.
The Rebekah lodge held a social meeting inviting friends with a literary program and light refreshments. The Aid Society of the Christian church bid farewell to Mrs. James Boylan Irunday before her move to Des Moines. Zeta Epsilon Chi Club met with Mrs. J A Hix, Montana Club with Miss Laura Fawcett, Entre Neus Club with Mrs. Sanford Rea, Fancy Work Club with Mrs. W L Edson.
A simple home ceremony at the Willoughbys in Chariton united Blanche Willoughby to William L. Edson with Rev. Hugh Moore officiating. Guests were close relatives and the couple stood by a floral bank as blue silk attire featured the bride. The groom manages the Chariton Ice Co. and they reside at his north east Chariton property.
Mr Chester H McCullough and Miss Issie Clayton were married at the Clayton home Wednesday at eight o'clock In the presence of thirty relatives and friends Rev Stratton of the United Brethren church performed the ceremony The bride wore brown Panama The couple will settle on a farm near Melrose A reception is held today at the groom's father's home
Last Saturday morning Bert Sanborn of Cedar township suffered a severe facial wound at his home after a sagging telephone wire struck him on a hay rick as he moved through a gate. He required several stitches for a badly cut lip and damage to the mouth roof.
Eight month old John L. Davis, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Davis, died at home in Chariton after a brief illness with pneumonia. Funeral services conducted by Rev Pond of Lucas were held at the Davis residence on Wednesday at ten in the morning. Interment followed in Cleveland cemetery. The family asks for sympathy from the community in their loss.
The Greeks who ran the candy kitchen in the hall on the west side of the square vanished Wednesday night taking all but a few pounds of candy.
Emmet Daughton of Decatur County and Alice Jackson of Ringgold County wed in Chariton Monday evening at six o clock in Dun gan Aten's office officiated by E. H. Storie. Christian church women plan a 25 cent dinner at the Court House assembly room on April 18 and will offer assorted sale items. The Lucas County National Bank resumes operations Monday with a first lot sale of the new.
Deputy grand chancellor L B West of Corydon announced the K of P district convention will be held in Chariton on May 13. The district covers lodges in Appanoose Wayne and Lucas counties. Chariton lodge showed strong growth this winter as officers appointed for the event were named including Executive Finance Decorations Reception and Entertainment committees.
Enthusiastic temperance meetings filled Chariton churches last Sunday with Rev. W. C. Barber of the Anti Saloon League addressing congregations at the United Presbyterian and United Brethren churches and L N Butterfield of Red Oak urging support for Iowa prohibitory amendment. The wave toward further liquor limits is described as sweeping the country.
The Chariton school board re elected Principal R B Leland Assistant Principal J W Lukens and Music Instructor W E Hayes with higher salaries. Re elected teachers include many named Misses Mary Moore Vida Holtzman Harriett Stanley Augusta Householder Eva Robertson Maud Abernathy Alma Clay Etta Layton Mollie Freel Nellie Hanlin Leona Howard Amanda Robertson Margaret Gay Mabel Lyman Helen Van Arsdale Anna Westling Regia Tallbott Mamie Best Daisy Throckmorton Grace Penick Mrs Victoria Osborne. A senior high teacher Aiken did not apply for re appointment and a replacement will be chosen. Dan Adams Express dog was shot after breaking two legs from a fall at Patons cigar store. Misses Ethel Paulin Esther Snyder Blanche Porter Mt Ayr teachers visited Mrs O D Harding en route to Des Moines. C W Rose enters republican race for clerk of courts. Lucas County Short Horn Breeders sale set at Thomas & Browns livery on Saturday April 25 with twenty bulls. May exam names requested from teachers. Mrs W A Weller of Whitebreast went to Wichita to visit her ill brother N O CORMACK. Constable Wyland to seek second term as republican nominee. A sweet little baby girl was born.
A mysterious fire at 2:30 a.m. gutted the Hollinger & Deming block and damaged nearby buildings on the north side of the square. Scott & Son meat market, Press clothing shop, Brewer & Blake, and others suffered smoke, water, and movement losses. Firemen contained the blaze with hydrants and hoses, preventing greater damage. total loss estimated around 23,000 dollars with multiple insured and uninsured properties.
About 200 Iowa youths, including Fin Lynch from Chariton, enlist in the United States Navy for Atlantic fleet service bound for Pacific waters. The group trains aboard ships and prepares to circumnavigate the globe, with each division sharing duties across the flotilla.
All accounts due the firm of S Estey and G W Scott Son have been placed in the hands of Joseph Griffin for collection. All persons indebted to either firm are urged to settle with Mr. Griffin at once. G W Scott & Son.
Eggs offered for setting white Wyandottes at 1 dollar per set of 15 eggs and Pekin ducks at 1 dollar per 13 eggs. Leave orders at Gray-Von Behren's or write J R West Chariton by 3 26. Also ladies of the north west M E church hold apron and sunbonnet sales on Saturday April 18 beginning 2 30 p m.
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