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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
6
Mrs. Salmon Holmes and daughters hosted a Thanksgiving supper for about fifteen neighbors and friends in Warren township. After the meal they pulled taffy and played games, with Walter Taylor and sister Miss Maggie Taylor of Lucas among the guests.
The eighth grade students, temporarily housed in the Baptist Church basement, entertained the seventh grade at Miss Maude Malone's home last Thursday evening. Refreshments were served, games were played, and everyone had a grand time.
Lost item notice for a pair of gold nose glasses with chain between M. E. parsonage and Lewis' grocery. Finder asked to leave at office. Contact at 612 F.C. Street Stanley. Note dated 12 6 12.
Misses Lillie and Lora Farber attended a birthday dinner in Benton Township last Sunday hosted by their aunt Mrs. J M Mitchell in honor of Maude Mitchells twelfth birthday. Fifteen little girls gathered, Maude received many presents, and all enjoyed a fine time.
John W. Shelton died at 11 30 p m after a gun held by E P Smoot discharged while they hunted near the old Thompson farm west of Chariton Iowa The coroner and community emphasize it was an accident and no blame attached Smoot and his two sons were present Shelton’s family and friends mourn the loss as services were held at the Baptist Church and interment followed in Chariton cemetery
The ladies of St. Andrew's Guild held an experience social at the home of the Misses McCormick last Friday evening to raise funds for the church. Members earned one dollar by chores and talents such as washing buggies, shining shoes, darning socks, dancing, singing, pastry work, and ironing. The humorous expressions and methods drew much laughter and enjoyment from the Chariton crowd.
Dr James D Wright celebrated his eightieth birthday with a secret supper at home on Friday November 30 1900. Friends wore plain gray Friends costumes and spoke in plain language while dining on an antique fare. Guests included S H Mallory Jenk E Wright L F Maple and many others with Miss Margaret Brown delivering original verses and unique souvenirs bearing the scene of a jolly grandfather in gray.
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