Lucas News Roundup of Local Deaths and Events
Four year old Fielden Goben's daughter died last Wednesday from a brief black diphtheria illness. Cattle were shipped to Burlington on Wednesday by McGee and Ashby. H O Lundgren and family visited relatives in Lucas on Sunday. The Lucas schoolhouse was fumigated earlier in the week. J D Knotts left for Mexico on Monday. Stella Clouse returned home after visiting friends in Lucas. Mrs J M Stokes planned a two week visit to Ottumwa and other places. Johnnie Swane celebrated his 12th birthday with friends on April 7 and gifts were exchanged. Mrs Gus Anderson and son Arthur from Ottumwa visited Lucas relatives. Creston Leach Jr and wife welcomed a daughter on April 2. Carl Seehart visited Des Moines late last week. Jesse Spencer departed for Elgin Oregon on Monday night. Hank Saunders and wife traveled to Woodburn on Thursday. J D Knotts, wife and daughter were Chariton visitors Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee & Ashby
Burlington
H. O. Lundgren
Stella Clouse
Lucas
J. M. Stokes
Ottanwa
Henry Lane
George James
Hiteman
Creston Leach Jr
Carl Seehart
Des Moines
Jesse Spencer
Elgin
Oregon
Hank Saunders
Woodburn
J. D. Knotts
Chariton
Ladies Aid
R. E. Morris
J. J. George
Mary Johnston
Ladies Benevolent Society
Maggie Sydebotham
Staten Starbaugh
Goshen Cemetery
Lyman Chapman
Oakley Neighbors Celebrate Birthdays and Visits
Seth Peterson and wives and others gathered Friday at Charles Burgett's home for his twenty seventh birthday. Maggie Lemley from Russell visited relatives Elsie Baker Mayme Ray Krutsinger and families. Nearby families spent Sunday with George Van Winkle. Various trips and family dinners describe local social activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Peterson
Wm. Burgett
August Peterson
Ww. Holmes
A.G. Arvidson
A. C. Reibel
Charles Burgett
Maggie Lemley
Russell
Elsie Baker
Mayme
Ray Krutsinger
Charles van Winkle
Lacona
For Whooping Cough Use Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
A vintage ad announces Chamberlain’s Cough remedy to keep coughs loose, ease expectoration, and lessen coughing fits. It claims safety and effectiveness and notes sale by Williamson Drug Co. The ad also recommends Mrs. Walker’s hat shop on the square’s north side for stylish headgear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Williamson Drug Co
Local Residents and Visitors Report in Lacona
George Starr of Kelley Iowa made a business call in Lacona on Thursday. Mrs J B Alter traveled from Indianola on Wednesday. F M Myers rode north on Tuesday morning. Mr and Mrs B F Rogers visited Des Moines Tuesday evening. Estalene Best and Hazel Strain spent Saturday at M S. H E Rogers plans home remodeling this week. Ivah Murray Sadie Oxenrider Jessie Jenkins and Mae Hughes helped at Pogues Department Store Saturday. Miss Criley from Ottumwa visited sister teacher Ira Oriley. Mrs S S A Ralston shopped in Chariton on Wednesday. Tom Murray called on business in Chariton Wednesday. Harvey Bliss and Tom Hughes also visited Chariton Tuesday. George Ackers attended the Funeral Directors Convention in Sioux City last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Alter
Indianola
F. M. Myers
B. F. Rogers
Des Moines
Estalene Best
Hazel Strain
M.S
H. E. Rogers
Ivah Murray
Sadie Oxenrider
Jessie Jenkins
Mae Hughes
J. A. Pogues
Miss Criley
Ottumwa
Miss Ira Oriley
A. Ralston
Tom Murray
Chariton
Harvey Bliss
Tom Hughes
Lacona
Virgil Gibbons
Eas Haltom
la Goode
George Ackers
Sioux City
Burlington Officials Tour Chariton Inspection Trip
Burlington officials toured Chariton last Friday evening for inspection. The party traveled along the south branch then north branch, then proceeded to Mt. Pleasant and crossed Missouri lines. The three special cars carried Chicago executives Daniel Willard F B Ward F A Astice T E Calvert W D Breckenridge A. W. Newton I A Torrey joined by W B Troop and W S Kirby, Ottumwa division superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Road
Chariton
South Branch
North Branch
Mt. Pleasant
Missouri Lines
Daniel Willard
Chicago
F. B E. Ward
F. A. Astice
St. Louis
T. E. Calvert
W. D. Breckenridge
A. W. Newton
I. A. Torrey
W. B. Troop
Iowa
W. 8. Kirby
Ottumwa
Infant John Laverne Davis Dies of Pneumonia
John Laverne Davis was born in Lucas Iowa August 1 1907 and died in Chariton April 6 1908 after a two week illness with pneumonia. The funeral was at the family home conducted by Rev Pond and Rev Evans Interment followed in Lucas cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Laverne Davis
Lucas
Iowa
Chariton
Pond of
Evans
Lucas Cemetery
Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Cough Cold Cure
Advertisement asserts Foley's Honey and Tar cures obstinate coughs and colds preventing pneumonia. Note from H. T. Patton & Co promotes local news and nearby paper offers, including a yearly subscription deal and public sale ads. Becker barber shop near First National Bank advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. T. Patton & Co
Reliable Becker
First National Bank
Mason area notes include illness deaths and events
The report lists deaths and hospital transfers in Mason and surrounding towns, with mentions of weddings planned, moving pictures, school teachers, farm work, and road work. Residents from Lacona Chariton and Des Moines visit relatives, while churches plan Easter programs and a foundation project.
Derby Notes on Local Visits and Society Gatherings
Derby area residents attend church events and social meetings. Families visit kin in Chariton, Lucas, and Des Moines. several members travel for business and illness updates. The Derby school adds an 11th grade as community activity continues.
Kidney trouble warning and remedies ad
One of the worst features of kidney trouble is its insidious nature before the victim realizes the danger. Take Foley's Kidney Remedy at the first sign to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Money to loan at 5, 64 and 6 percent with optional payments offered by A.B. Cookin & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Bright
H. T. Patton
A.B. Cookin & Co
Community Notes From Renfro and Surroundings
Alta Keen begins spring term at Renfro school on Monday. Leonard Kimsey of Verdeen Nebraska visits friends here. A party for about 70 friends was hosted Friday at Mr. Clevenger’s home. Ralph Avitt works for Charles Webb this week. Frank Brennaman of Texas visits home. Frank Carson and family spent Sunday with Will Carney. Bert England and family visit his sister Mrs. Casper Clapp. Mrs. Thos. Avitt visits son Lawrence in Chariton. J. M. Foster learns of Sylvester’s death in Illinois. Bessie Carson visits Madge and Lara Wilson. Harry Miller’s horse dies Monday. Mrs. George Brennaman visits with her daughter Mrs. Fred Dunshee of Cambria. Rev. Pierson held service at Renfro schoolhouse due to repairs at the church. Mr. and Mrs. Whitlatch of Belinda visit Eads Spiker. Charles Abrahamson visits Miller home. Mrs. Mary Miller hosts her brother Mr. Clair of Nebraska. The M. E. church Aid Society north west division plans a Easter apron and sun bonnet sale in church parlors Saturday with lunch in the basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Riggs
Simpson
Ed Poush
Here
Jive
Chariton
Red Oak
Emma Poush
Harry
Harlan Riggs
Mary
Everetts
Albert Riggs
Jeff Gardner
Theo Bauer
Edith Smith
George Riddle
Columbia
Rena Hunnerdosse
George Dunshee
Lacona
George
Robert Hicks
Marengo
Iowa
Rex Allen
Omaha
Josie Williams
John Barger
Des Moines
Velma Collins
Humeston
Frank Lugar
Will Sutton
Alta Keen
Renfro
Leonard Kimsey
Verdeen
Nebraka
Thomes White
Oda Clevenger
Melvin Clarke
Thos. Avitt
Lawrence
J. M. Foster
Sylvester
Illinois
Bessie Carson
Madge
Lara Wilson
Harry Miller
George Brennaman
Fred Dunshee
Cambria
Pierson
Central
Debated Statutory Nullification and Supersession
Our Weekly Washington Letter notes the distinction between annulling and superseding a statute, cites passing of the Sterling employers liability bill by 3800 to 1 in the House, and its Senate approval, plus Col. Hepburn's convalescence and a Times profile praising his long service and famed oratory. The piece links Capitol action to Roosevelt and the Civic Federation Sherman law modification efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
House
Littlefield
Maine
Senate
Congress
Roosevelt
Civic Federation
Keer
Elijah Lewis
Real Estate Transfers Listed in Benton Lincoln and Union Areas
Real estate transfers include Throckmorton to Throckmorton eight acres in Benton and other transfers: Steele to Bingaman 156 acres in Lincoln. John to John 40 acres in Liberty. Crawford to Whitlatch 80 acres in Pleasant two. Bartholomew to Baxter six and a half acres in Lincoln. Long to Dutter forty acres in Cedar. King to Brewer 114 acres in Benton. Loney to Loney 40 acres in Liberty. Long to Davis 40 acres in Cedar. Gustafson to Gustafson 15 acres in Warren. Hanson heirs to Hanson 40 acres in Union. Morford Throckmorton to Throckmorton 40 acres in Union. Morford Throckmorton to Sarah Cross 40 acres in Union. Wadleigh to Smithland Cedar 11 587 dollars. Baker to Smith Cedar 4 230 dollars. Knotts to Truman Lucas lots. Wolverton to Davis Derby lot 1445. Millard to Williams Lucas lot 52. Gunn to Lane Chariton lot 300. Cherryholmes to Wilson Derby lots 8000. Gladson to Hickman Chariton lot 300. Ruark to Lewis Russell lot 400. Wadleigh to Rogers Chariton lot 2173.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R Fred Throckmorton
J S Throckmorton
Benton
A Steele
DC Bingaman
Lincoln
John
E S John
Liberty Township
J B Crawford
W J. Whitlatch
Pleasant
Mary A Bartholomew
W. Baxter
Long Et al
Seldon King
Morford Throckmorton
Sarah
Cross
Union Two
Sam Wadleigh
O Gunn
Clara “Lane
Chariton
AG Cherryholmes
Wilson
Derby
RB Gladson
el, Hickman
Winnie Ruark
RS ‘Lewis
Im Russell
N Rogers
Notice to Contractors for Pleasant Township School House
Notice to contractors bids for erection of a new school house in Pleasant township Lucas County. Proposals received at the county superintendent's office by 9:00 a.m. May 9 1908. contract awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. Wm Bingaman president April 16 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Township
Lucas
Wm. Bingaman
Manitoba editor touts gentle cure for sedentary life
A well known Manitoba editor extols a gentle and effective remedy described as clearing the digestive tract and head. The note mentions samples offered free and sales through Wilson Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Noble
Willison Drug Co
Unclaimed Letters Still Waiting at City Office
Unclaimed letters remain in the post office backlog for the week ending April. Citizens are urged to come in and claim items, with notices directed to Mrs. Josephine.
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Royal Baking Powder Inc
Royal Grape
Fielden Goben
Mexico
Johnnie Swane
Johnnie
Gus Anderson
Arthur
B.F. Phillips
Peinted
Jim Spencer
Qakley
John Krutsinger
Norwood
George van Winkle
A. L. Qumpston
Dave Malone
George Roberts
Eliza Niswender
A. M. Wheeler
Eliza
May
Guy
Ross Bourgett
Perry
Edith Nussbaum
Newern
Merle Hemphill
Nora and
Myrtle Shilling
M. L. Howard
Henry Newhouse
John Eaton
Green Herron of
Newbern
Oakley
George Starr
Kelley
Inter Ocean
The
Patriot
Mason School
Ethel Cas
Reg
Sloan
Union
Emma Myres
Laconia
Joe Miller
Rochester
Minnesota
Dr. Thomas
Er. S. Bearden
Dave Wiren
Hazel
Fern Bonebrake
J. W. Dinwiddie
John McDonnell
Worth Willis
Henry Rose
Ieary
Kirton
Joe Seafvrer
Charley Hickman
John White
L. F. Mullins
Knoxville
Jd. J. Riggs
D. Breckenridge
Della Hunnerdosse
Mason
Earnest Hunnerdosse
Chester Metz
Union Church
Mesdames
L. R. Christy
Will Culbertson
Misses Ruana
Elsie Turner
Ollie Bevard
J. M. Grimes
Merl Davis
Charlton
Jennie Tull
Press’ Store
Welch
Indian Territory
J. F Hinkhouse
Parson's College of Fairfield
Presbyterian Church
L. D. Roddy
Joseph of
Albert Hutchings
Hew
Henry Allen
M. T. Grimes
Cherryholmes & Nelson
Bert Chapman
Aurora
Nebraska
R. FE. Chapman
A. J. Fight
Flora and
Lura
John Airy
Louis Howard
T. B. Mitchell
L. Miller
Miller
D. C
C. J. Johnson
D. A. McMains
Mr. Hicks
Mattie
LeRoy
Ettie Blizzard
Wyaconda
Missouri
Jessie Blizzard
Grover Pollard
Buffalo
Wyoming
Derby School
Frank Brennaman
Texas
Frank Carson
Will Carney
Bert England
Casper Clapp
Aid Society
M. E. Church
Price
United States
Our Weekly
Washington Letter
Mr. Bacon
Mr. Dolliver
Lucas County
Col. Hepburn
Washington, D.C
Pete
Ohio
Commonwealth
Mississippi
Territory of
Second
Iowa Cavalry
Treasury
Harrison
Hepburn
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