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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1901
Page
4
County notes record weekly office deadline and a long list of local movements. Names include Tom Taylor Pearl Howard Early family Riebel friends and neighbors with visits, travels, illnesses, births, marriages, and property incidents. A straw stack fire at Joe Knotts closes the item.
Fe thrall went to Ottumwa Tuesday. John Jervis is improving but still low. Button Skidmore moved north of Chariton Tuesday. William Thomas of Albia visited here Friday. Supt J T Phillips of Ottumwa came Monday on business. Small pox outbreak ended. Mrs McKinsey returned Friday from Ottumwa burying sister. Miners hall being rebuilt at cost. Presbyterians plan new church site across from Miners hall. Latter Day Saints convention held at Saints church. Rev Harvey preached and Elder Cochran spoke. Three separations reported in three days. J N Fleming new butcher fitting into town market. Mrs Gallespie and her two daughters returned home from Jerome. Presbyterian sociable on Eli Nichol lawn. storm delayed it. Cleveland colored band performed and enhanced the evening.
DERBY and Cambria visitors frequent Chariton area this weekend. Lottie Westfall, Maude Scott, Otis Canfield, and others spent time with local families. Mary McDowell from Colorado Springs visited relatives. William Winslow enjoyed a Michigan trip. Beryl Davis planned an extended visit in Schubert, Nebraska.
Residents visited grandparents in Dudley and Chariton while A O Parker refused an offer of 65 per acre for his farm west of town. A barn in Union township burned after a lightning strike. two trees were struck during an electric storm. a scare in a well ended with a blue smoke phenomenon. The Arien Ladies Quartette to perform at an open house.
Rain brings brighter moods as residents share news of homecomings and recoveries. George Mart returns from Pottawattamie county. Mrs. N J Swanson improves after illness. An ice cream social was held at Andrew Nelsons last Saturday. Flora Willey of Chariton visits parental home for two weeks. Clara Watson from Chariton visits May Swanson and sisters Mattie and Ida Long.
All way freight going east or west must be at the depot by 10:80 until further notice. R. L. Pepper, Freight Agent.
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Clerk Wells spent Sunday with his parents Lyman Whitcomb digs a new well at home farmers thresh and plow after rain Rev Blackburn held Beth el services John Dale of Russell bought cattle Picnic Wednesday anticipated Corn improves after late rain Oliver Duckworth hauling brick Will Culbertson and family visiting neighbors Saturday night and Sunday Great showers Saturday and Sunday praised John Hollingshead Cedar Grove Telephone president hosted Corea and wives for ice cream.
Mrs. Laura Miller is on the sick list. Bell Edwards works for Richard Miller. Mr and Mrs Lutz are the parents of a baby girl. Charles Savage and family spent Monday in Belinda. Carl Anderson plans a fall house addition. Ernie McDowell visited in the vicinity over Sunday due to rain.
James McCormick born in Armstrong County Pennsylvania on January 27 1816 married Elizabeth Sampson July 14 1842. They observed their golden wedding July 14 1892. He died July 25 1901 after long illness diabetes and was buried in Chariton cemetery. He lived in Ohio Iowa Primrose Birmingham and Chariton working in milling and oil lamp innovation. He leaves four children and was a Presbyterian and S O O F member.
A reader notes familiarity with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, mentioning its repeated use and parental endorsement. The brief reflects a promotional tone common to product endorsements in local notices.
The Patriot correspondent reports July 1901 crop conditions across Lucas county. Early corn damaged by drought while late planted corn may average well with favorable late rains. Hay and oats yield mixed with deficits in timothy seed and potatoes. fruit mostly spared. Late rains saved corn and pastures, easing winter feed fears and boosting county morale.
Henry Weller and Cline were in Columbia and Tom Benson toured the area Sunday. Bert Jones visited Malvin Peterson this week. Parm Hiperhew of Marion county works for him. Mrs. Chas Smith of Marion county visits her mother Martha Kline. Tom Fouch and wife visited Pete Kline’s home. Ed Farney’s baby died last week and was buried in the Catholic cemetery. Mazy Grimes returned home for a brief stay. Clint Koleny’s team engaged in activities nearby.
MoT See Burlington Route announces Homeseeker excursions with sale dates June 18 July 2 16 Aug 6 20 Sept 8 17 1901. One fare plus 2.00 for round trip, 21 day limit. Pan American Exposition tickets 86.70 for 30 days 29.50 for 15 days 28.10 for 10 days daily gale continuous passage. Triennial Conclave Knight Templar Louisville Ky one fare plus 2.00 for August 24 25 26 1901 final limit Sept 16 1901. International Convention B Y P U Chicago one fare plus 2 for sale July 28 24 25 1901 limit return July 30 extended to Aug 31 1901. E O Wise 01, Ticket Agent.
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