Burglars Captured After Desperate Chase
A tailor shop burglary on Tuesday left nearly $200 in suits stolen. Suspects, two men described as colored, fled toward Chariton but were captured after a long pursuit by farmers, one near a hay shed. Goods recovered, some damaged, with recovery expected. Another pair charged with a separate upstairs robbery at Press’ store, with $30 value. Shelton confessed. bound over to the grand jury on $1000 bonds each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucas
Negros
Chariton
Derby
Davis
Robbins
Waynick
Lindquist
Chas
Shelton
Bayler
Press
North Side
George
Lewi Jackson’s
Jackson
Stoke
Grand Jury
Primary nominating petitions filed for county offices
The county auditor lists Republican and Democrat candidates for the upcoming June 2 primary. Republicans include Perry Wright Wiltsey and others. Democrats name Gow Collison Swift. It notes probable lack of a Republican county superintendent candidate and that township offices require affidavits 80 days before the primary. Delegates and central committee members may be written in on primary day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Perry
G. W. Wiltsey
A. Duckworth
Chas. Lyman
H. C. Waynick
J.B. ‘Wyland
H. Jones
J. H. McFarland
J. C. Seward
L. M. R. Gow
Wm. Collison
S. B. Swift
Central Committee
Hendrickson-Lone Couple Wed in Chariton Parsonage
The marriage of Joseph Hendrickson of near La cona and Margaret Lone of this city took place at the Chariton M E Parsonage on Wednesday at a high hour in the presence of local families and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Hendrickson
Lacona
Margaret’ -Lone
Chariton
M. E ‘Parsonage
First fag with forty six stars to Oklahoma for history society
Our Weekly Washington Letter notes the forty six star flag will pass to the Oklahoma Historical Society after passage in the Senate on motion by Senator Gore. It reviews Congress progress, the filibuster threat, and the Naval appropriation bill amid party tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Weekly
Washington Letter
Washington, D. C
the Patriot
National Capitol
Oklahoma Historical Society
House of Representatives
Senate
Gore
Oklahoma
Burkett
Nebraska
Union of States
West
France
Germany
Japan
Easter Services at St Andrew's Church Announcement
St Andrew's church announces Easter services with Holy Communion at 7:30 a.m. and evening prayer at 7:30, featuring Easter music by the St Andrew's choir led by Mr H A Caughlan. Good Friday Services from noon to 3 p.m. include meditations on Jesus final words. attendees may enter or leave during silent prayer or singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew's Church
St. Andrew's Choir
H. A. Caughlan
St. Andrew’s Church
Chariton Opens Baseball Season With Simp College II
Chariton high school meets the Simp son College second team of Indianola at the Chariton Athletic Association park next Saturday April 18 starting at 2 PM. Borger Barnhill Leland Waynick bolster the local lineup with Dee Sutherland at pitcher Howard Gittinger in right field. Sam Barnhill signs to play third base after a strong last season and two earlier two baggers by Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
Simpson College
Indianola
Chariton Athletic Association
Borger
Barnhill
Leland
Waynick
Howard Gittinger
Dee Sutherland
State University
Dee
Howard
Rock Island
Sam Barnhill
Sam
Resignation of Chariton High School Principal Leland
Professor Leland, principal of Chariton high school, resigns effective when the current school year ends. He will not return next year after being recently reelected. He plans to enter the state university in Town City this fall and remain in Chariton this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Leland
Chariton High School
Leland
State University
Sat Town City
Chariton
Architect drafts Henderson two story brick schoolhouse
A Patriot reporter found O A Hoagland in his office last Friday preparing blue prints for a two story brick schoolhouse at Henderson. His architectural plans were accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Hoagland
Henderson
Surprise parties mark social week in local clubs
Mrs. Harry Foster’s First Thimble Club hosted a surprise party after a day of preparation for a two course luncheon. The Zeta Epsilon Chi Club surprised Mrs. I A Saum with refreshments and social time. The Peter Pan Club held a banquet at Miss Martha Becker’s home. The Montana Club and Entre Nous Club met with Misses Edith Larimer and Mattie Penick respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Foster
Thimble Club
Zeta Epsilon Chi Club
I. A. Saum
Peter Pan Club
Martha Becker
Montana
Edith Larimer
Mattie Larimer
Entre Nous
Mattie Penick
Boulder booster Ed Gray visits Chariton friends
A booster from Boulder Colorado named Ed Gray visited Chariton Sunday with his wife to promote his town. He moved to Boulder seven years ago and runs the city gas works. He reports Chariton ex-residents there thriving and notes locals in Boulder include Rev Palmer Frank Tindell Seth West and R R Fogg. Tindell and West work in hotel and restaurant ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Gray
Boulder
Colorado
Mr. Gray
Rev. Palmer
Frank Tindell
Seth West
R. R. Fogg
Russell
Dr. Larimer to Leave Chariton for Salida Practice
Dr. Guy Larimer will soon vacate his Chariton practice and relocate to Salida Colorado to serve as physician and surgeon for the Denver and Rio Grande railroad. He will head the railroad hospital and may continue private practice during his new posting. Salida is a division point on the D R G and a lively town. He believes the move greatly benefits his professional prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Larimer
Chariton
Salida
Colorado
D & R. G.and Is A Live Town. Although Dr. Larimer
Ladies present plays show need for opera house in Chariton
The M. E. church group and participants in Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch performed at the armory over two nights, facing difficulties without proper scenery and facilities. Presbyterians also staged Village Post Office, underscoring the community’s demand for a dedicated opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Wiggs
Cabbage Patch
Armory
Village
Chariton
Noted Lucas Subscriber Visits Chariton Renewing Patriot
J P Vorhies of Lucas renewed his 33 year Patriot subscription during a visit to Chariton. Born in 1842 in Henry County Iowa, he was a Civil War Union soldier who came to Lucas County in 1874. A rough weather text notes a tramp printer Jack Griffith was shot near Farley. Harry Gill the Chicago horse buyer purchased 44 horses for 7600 dollars in Chariton last Saturday. Gill plans to return mid May. A E Poush takes Duroc Jersey Bulletin field work May 1 and will move to Red Oak, after planning in Omaha.
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J. P. Vorhies
Lucas
Chariton
Patriot
Mr. Vorhies
Iowa
Henry County
Lucas County
Jack Griffith
Farley
Jack
Harry Gill
Chicago
Mr. Gill
A. E. Poush
Duroc Jersey Bulletin
Red Oak
Mr. Poush
Omaha
Depositors Seek Reversal of M. V. A. $400000 Claim Action
The First National depositors in district court filed an equity petition through Stuart Stuart & Stuart to undo Receiver Bostwick's allowance of the M. V. A. claim. They allege the $400000 deposit was not bona fide, with no record or notice and implicate officers in a scheme. Receiver Jamison aims to bring Judge Smith Macpherson to Chariton in June for pre ferred claim cases, hoping for a settlement with Mallorys before August trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Stuart, Stuart & Stuart
District Court
Equity
Bostwick
Crocker
McNider
Jamison
Smith Macpherson
Chariton
Mallory’s
Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch at Armory Draws Crowd
The M KE church staged Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch last Thursday and Friday at the armory. Mrs J D Beaman earned praise for her portrayal of Mrs Wiggs amid a makeshift stage and limited lighting. About four hundred attended opening night, with lighter turnout Friday. the Methodist ladies cleared around eighty dollars. Musicians and singers Mr W J Anderson, Prof Hayes, Fred Larimer, Ralph Van Dyke and Miss Ruth Leonard contributed to a pleasant program plus a bass solo by Fred Larimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
W. J. Anderson
Prof. Hayes
Fred Larimer
Ralph van Dyke
Ruth Leonard
Oma Snedaker
Messrs Anderson
Larimer
Library Donation Acknowledged By Board Of Directors
The public library board extends thanks to the P E O chapter for a twenty five dollar donation. Funds were allocated to purchase a list of books including Harper's Outdoor Life for Boys Legends Every Child Should Know Perkins of Portland Seeing England With Uncle John Seven Ages of Washington He Knew Lincoln The Perfect Tribute Abbie Ann The Lady of the Decoration Four Boys in the Yellowstone The Mother of the Man The Maid of Salem Towne The Wife of Narcissus The Shepherd of the Hills Fennel and Rue The Metropolis Come and Find me At the Foot of the Rainbow Three Vagabonds in Friesland Arkansas Cousins Brunhilde's Paying Guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Public Library
P. E.O
Harper’s
Perkins
Portland
England
John
Washington
Lincoln
Abbie Ann
Yellowstone
Salem Towne
Narcissus
Fennel
Rue
Friesland
Arkansas
Brunhilde
Successful Fire Sale at Brewer Blake’s Clothing Store
The Brewer & Blake store held a two day crowding fire sale of men’s and boys’ clothing with sales near $2000. Doors were briefly locked to manage shoppers and the store closed 6 to 8 pm to straighten stock. The sale ends Saturday night with a week off for painting and new showcases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewer & Blake's
Between Belinda and Chariton A Pocket Containing
Fragmentary note describes a pocket located four miles east of Belinda and three miles north of Chariton. unclear details suggest it contains unspecified items and warrants field verification. no names, dates, or organizations are evident in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belinda
Chariton
No Star Route Planned Between Chariton and Columbia
The Star route petition by Belinda and Chariton residents to connect Columbia and Chariton via Belinda will not be established. Officials cite duplication with rural delivery and a preexisting Belinda post office closure, and stress no current plan to create a Star route as rural service remains sufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Chariton
Belinda
Hasselquist
Department
Postoffice Department
Iowa
W. T. Long
N. D
Columbia Post Office
J. T. McCleary
Cha ‘Elton
Charlton
J.T. McClea
Call for Republican Caucus at Benton Myers School House
Community voters are invited to a Republican caucus at the Myers school house in Benton township on Saturday April 18 at 7 o'clock. J P Selle and local families express gratitude to those who aided in caregiving and funeral arrangements for the child. A communal dinner will be served for 25 cents.
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Christian Church
Lican
Benton
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Congress
United States
Roosevelt
Bacon
Georgia
Dolliver
M. EE
Walter Anderson
Elmer Hasselquist
Methodist Episcopal Church
Christ Risen
Epworth League
Junior League of the United Brethren Church
Pearl Stratt
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
Benevolent Society of the Baptist Church
C. W. Rose
N. Evans
Stanley
Baptist Choir
Dr. Larimer
Elijah
Copeland
Grand Street
Hooper
Dept
M. Gen
Division OF Contracts
Joh Davis
Hou
Ane
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