Temperance movement to boost turnout with Rev Squire and Sam Small
The temperance drive comes to the county with a prohibition convention in the courthouse Saturday afternoon led by Rev E W Squire and a Sunday visit by Sam Small the Georgia evangelist. Small will speak at three o'clock in the Baptist church and again in the Christian church in the evening. The movement aims to organize every county township in Wayne and hopes to abolish liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
W. Squire
Squire
Corydon
Wayne County
Sam” Small
Georgia
Baptist Church
Christian Church
Swall
United States
Chariton Masons Host Grand Master and Officials
The Chariton Masonic lodge welcomed Grand Master P. J. Martin of Waterloo and Grand Secretary N. R. Parvin of Cedar Rapids on Thursday evening. Parvin, successor to his father Theodore Parvin, who long led the state group, spoke on Masonry and showed the Cedar Rapids library of hundreds of volumes. Annual lodge officers were elected: W. W. Bellweiber secretary Eli Oppenheimer treasurer T. P. Stanton trustee J. Copeland.
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Masonic Lodge of
Chariton
P. J. Martin
Waterloo
N. R R. Parvin
Cedar Rapids
Grand
Chariton Lodge
W “W.W
Bellweiber
Secy
Eli Oppenheimer
Treas
T. P. Stanton
J. Cc. Copeland
Yeomen Lodge bids farewell to Hanks couple in Lucas
A Farewell Reception honored Mrs. W. B. Hanks, deputy of the Yeomen Lodge, with about 40 guests. In recognition of seven years of service, she received a silver baking dish as the Hanks couple prepare to move to Chariton where Mr. Hanks will assume duties as county auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeomen Lodge
Lucas
W. B. Hanks
Mrs. Hanks
Chariton
Mr. Hanks
Piper Buys Stanley Grocery in Chariton Chronicle
J L Piper announces purchase of the Pred C Stanley grocery on the northeast square. The railway postal clerk will run the store from now, with Mr Stanley managing until January 1. Piper aims to maintain the store's high standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Piper
Stanley Grocery
The
Patriot
J. L Piper
Mr. Stanley
Stanley
Piper
Getaz Studer Miss Grace Catherine Studer Marries Louis Getaz
Getaz and Studer unions announced from Winfield Kansas and St. Louis Missouri with Novem ber 8 wedding in Winfield. The couple reside at 419 West Eleventh Street Winfield Kansas. Also noted are auction details for fifteen Duroc Jersey pigs and a brief social update about visiting relatives.
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Grace Catherine Studer
Afton
Louis Alexis Getaz
St. Louis Missouri
Winfield
Kansas
Fanny Steele
Chariton
Getar
Ait
West Eleventh Street
Obituary of Jacob D. Hardin veteran of 7th Iowa Cavalry
Jacob D. Hardin died at his home on 18th street on December 6 1908 aged 74. Funeral services were conducted by Rev W 8 Mc Cullagh from the Presbyterian church with interment in Chariton cemetery. He was born October 24 1834 in Zanesville Ohio and married Elizabeth Patterson in Jamestown Pennsylvania. The couple moved to Chariton in 1860 with a year in Sidney. He served as captain in Company D 7th Iowa Cavalry for three years. He and Elizabeth had four children Jessie P Ghariotn Mrs Howard Smith Hollidaysburg Pa Mrs J E Stemen Red Oak and Mrs E R Sargent Des Moines, all present except Mrs Smith. He worked thirty years as general stock agent for C B & Q. The bereaved wife and children receive sympathy from friends. attendees included W G Wagner and T C Scroggs Burlington, Mr and Mrs I N Funk Wooster Ohio, and Mr Harper Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob D. Hardin
18Th Street
W. 8. McCullagh
Presbyterian Church
Chariton
Zanesville
Ohio
Elizabeth Patterson
Jamestown
Pennsylvania
Sidney
Iowa
Hardin
Jessie P
Ghariton
Howard Smith
Hollidaysburg
J. E. Stemen
Red Oak
E.R. Sargent
Des Moines
Smith
W. G. Wagner
T. C. Scroggs
Burlington
I. N. Funk
Wooster
Mr. Harper
Osceola
Dividend Expected by First National Bank Receivership
The Patriot notes a 25 percent dividend for depositors was to be declared within thirty days, but delays occurred as funds owed by Chicago parties remained unpaid. Receiver Jamison hopes to receive the money soon and seeks permission from the treasury department to disburse funds to depositors. The department should expedite the payout as prior obstacles are resolved.
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the Patriot
First National Bank
Jamison
Chicago
Treasury Department
Department
Lucas County
Assessment Notice for Sewer Map Block 9 in City
Public notice declares a prepared map and schedule of assessments for the north south sewer in Block 9 alley. It lists owners and amounts. objections must be filed with City Clerk by Dec 30 1908. first publication Dec 10 1908. city council to finalize assessments per law.
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L. F. Maple
Family Reunion Honors Mr Edward Spencer in Jackson Township
Mr and Mrs Edward Spencer of Jackson township were surprised by their children on Monday December 7 to mark his sixty fifth birthday. Twenty attended including five sons one daughter and six grandchildren. Spencer, a Civil War veteran, served with the 13th Iowa volunteers. The day featured games and a social gathering with baskets and a long table of eatables.
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Edward’ Spencer
Jackson Township
Spencer
13Th
Iowa Volunteers
Mrs Ballard Of Shobonier To Stay For Holidays
Mrs Laura Ballard of Shobonier Illinois visits her mother Mrs Mary Terrell and sister Mrs A J Osenbaugh and will remain until after the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura ‘Ballard
Shobonier
Illinois
Mary A. Terrell
A. J. Osenbaugh
Ballard
Social club dinners and gatherings fill week
A series of social events with members of the History Club P E B O ladies and various clubs including the Noxall Club G A R W R O Pandora Club Zeta Epsilon Chi Mantanwa Clubs and multiple home entertainments are noted. Hosts include Mrs T M Stuart Mrs Simon Oppenheimer and Miss Nellie Hanlin among others with various likenesses cards dances and birthdays observed.
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History Club
T. M. Stuart
Mesdames
D. Q. Storie
Sr . R. Gibbon
Joseph Russell
C. 'T. Brant
Arnold
Webster Hakes
W. F. Hatcher
Emily McCormick
Pandora Club
Nellie Hanlin
North Grand
Sacred Concerts by St Andrew's Choir on Sunday Evening
St Andrew's church presents a Sunday December 13 sacred concert series with four pieces. The program features new music in the first concert and old familiar works in the second and third segments. Notable solos and choruses include Hark the Glad Sound and Fling Wide the Gates with performers Miss Jessie MeIntire Miss Willie Elise Brown and Mr Hubbard among others.
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St. Andrew's Church
Simper
Nurse Dimittes
Aes
Farmer
Jessie MeIntire
Webber
Willie Elise Brown
Ngghes
Wong
Stainer
C. Hickman
Hark
Miss Carrie Custer
Sons of Earth
Esceeseee
Uyer Solo
Mr. Hubbard
Fletcher Widenmann Wedding Planned in Seattle
The marriage of Charles Roy Fletcher of Seattle and Esther Josephine Widenmann previously of Chariton will be held Wednesday December 16 at the bride’s home in Seattle. The couple will visit near Chariton on their wedding trip and reside at 4840 North 55th Street Seattle after February 1.
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Charles Roy Fletcher
Seattle
Washington
Chariton
Eshter Josephine Widenmann
Mrs. Fletcher
North 55Th Street
Local Marriage Licenses and Community Notices
Marriage licenses issued for Carl Atha age 19 and Gracie M. Matheny age 17, Ray E. Sellers 21 and Grace Larimer 20. Residents and visitors travel between Russell, Lucas, Knoxville, Des Moines and Ottumwa for visits and work, with social and family updates from Blanchard, Yocom, Terrell, Osenbaugh, and local residents including Harry Lewis Sr. and James Wright Jr. in Chariton and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Atha
Gracie M. Matheny
Ray E. Sellers
Grace Larimer
Frances Blanchard
Russell
E. M. Blanchard
Minnie Yocom
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Mary A. Terrell
Lucas
A. J. Osenbaugh
Harry, Lewis, Sr
J. H. Carroll
Knoxville
R. “Abernathy
Kansas
F. M. Abernathy
Thomas Avitt
Ottumwa
Fred
Geeno
Des
Hobbs
Temperance and Community Events At Local Church
The Christian church hosts a Sunday sermon Add to Knowledge Temperance and a Sunday evening talk by Rev Sam Small, noted Georgia evangelist. The ladies aid society meets Friday with Mrs Chas Noble and a church social Dec 18 includes refreshments and a dollar story session.
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Christian Church
Ladies Aid Society
Chas
Noble
Ladies
Church
Sam Small
Georgia
Salvation and Baptism Missions at Local Churches
Church activities fill the week with sermons on three garden questions and baptism at both morning and evening services. A reception for new members, a benevolent society meeting, and Sunday school events are announced, with several pastors and churches named and many locals noted in attendance and travel.
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Baptist Church
The
Benevolent Society
M. B
Roosevelt's Last Message From President Roosevelt
The Patriot presents abridged excerpts of Theodore Roosevelt's final message to Congress and the nation. He reiterates Sherman act reforms, supports railroad control by the ICC, and urges forest protection inland waterways postal savings banks and limited parcels post. He also favors Arizona and New Mexico statehood, Panama Canal progress, Puerto Rican citizenship, and a stronger navy. He notes Cuba’s occupation ending soon and praises foreign reception of the fleet. The paper urges readers to subscribe to Outlook for his post presidency views.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Congress
Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
Arizona
New Mexico
Panama Canal
Philippines
Porto Rico
Cuba
Patriot
Outlook
Death by Own Action Near Lacona Farm Family Man
George W Mitchell a well to do Lacona area farmer died by suicide near Stewart's lumber yard after filing a will at Farmers Savings Bank. He carried a shotgun and died instantly with his clothes on fire. He left a wife and five children. He was a Mason and Odd Fellow. Local coroner not summoned. Rumored causes include religious fanaticism and domestic trouble.
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George
Mitchell
Shooting
Farmers’ Saving Bank
Stewart
Ackers
Masonic and
Odd Fellows
Lacona
Will Winter in California With Dr McElveen and Wife
Dr J A McElveen and wife plan to depart for California on December 16 reaching Riverside to visit their daughter Mrs Hugh H Craig. They expect to spend the winter there and forego the harsh local winter. The return to Chariton will be welcomed by friends and hosts.
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J. A. McElveen
California
Riverside
Hugh H. Craig
Chariton
Auction Reminder and Local Society Notes
Milling auctioneers McMains and Johnson advertise a sale six miles south of Chariton on December 12 at 10 30 a m featuring horses cattle hops and farm implements. Eureka bakery gains partner J P Ream and M C Lambert of Chadron Nebraska. Throckmortons seek yearly settlements, and several social visits are reported including Mrs Margaret Powell and Mrs Mina Goodwin, Mrs J M Harrison and Mrs Charles Peppers, with others noting illness and family visits.
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Chariton
McMains & Johnson
J. P. Ream
Chariton Women Urged to Mail Invitations by Messenger
Post office decision declares card party invitations offering prizes as lotteries. Invitations must not be mailed and should be delivered by messenger to avoid possible arrest. Local postmasters will watch for such notices, though prosecutions remain unlikely.
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Chariton
Post Office Department
E. P. Goodwin
Hasselquist
Throckmorton Throcks to Grace Griffith in Chariton Wedding
C Gross Throckmorton of Gibbon Nebraska formerly of Chariton wed Grace Griffith daughter of Rev A E Griffith Atlantic November 30 at the bride's home. Groom son of Dr and Mrs T M Throckmorton, a Chariton and Ames graduate, electrical engineer for Union Pacific. Newlyweds left for Gibbon to begin life together with best wishes.
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C. Gross Throckmorton
Gibbon
Nebraska
Chariton
Grace Griffith
A. E. Griffith
Atlantic
T. M. Throckmorton
Chariton Public Schools
Ames
Simpson College
Indianola
Throckmorton
Union Pacific Railway
Patrio
Narrow Escape from Gasoline Explosion at Repair Shop
Arthur Douglass narrowly avoided serious injuries after pouring gasoline on a fire in his repair shop on Monday morning. The can exploded, clothing caught fire, and he rolled in the snow to extinguish flames. His left hand burned badly and his face slightly. Only a pint of gasoline remained in the can.
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Arthur Douglass
Mr. Douglass
Public Auction and Local Notices From Lucas County
Public sales announced for Tuesday December 15 at Will Bar ger farm two miles south of Lucas offering four horses and colts 29 head of cattle hogs and corn. Larimer Brown to sell Monday December 14 at Maple wild Farm one mile west of Chariton fifty head of thorebred Shorthorn cattle cows calves heifers and yearling bulls. Visit with Tobias McGill and daughter in Cedar township former resident now Great Bend Kansas. Lucas county Rural Route patrons offered Chicago Daily Tribune for a year at 200. Ernest F Dawson grandson of Wm N Dawson lost an eye while working at Murray iron works Burlington. A new hardware store Dushee Brothers Frank and Fred will open mid February north of to serve a chicken dinner this Saturday in the building east of Sale begins at two o clock.
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C. W. Sugden
St. Joe
Sugden
Lyric Moving Picture Theatre
Chariton
Tobias McGill
Elva
Great Bend
Kansas
Nerces
Mesdames Henry
G. J. Gittinger
Russell
Osceola
Jack Evans
Burlington Road
Robert’ Peterson
Caleb Shelton
J. G. Foulks
D. A. Enslow
Ben Straussburger
Albia
Mesdames Simon
Eli Oppenheimer
Oma Snedaker
W. H. Snedaker
Pleasant Hill
Hollinger & Larimer
T. C. Allen
Lagrange
F. Gasser
Fred Boland
van’ Wert
George Sage
A. B. Russell
Humeston
O.d.helt
H. C. Kinsell
New Mexico i
A. D. Haltom
Will
Cedar Township
Lucas County
Mr. McGill
Ernest F. Dawson
Wm. N. Dawson
Murray Iron Works
Burlington
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Getaz-Studer
Crimson Wonder
Savannah Bellé
Daisy
Will ‘Gillespie
Colorado
P. EB. O
Simon Oppenheimer
South Grand
Florence Maple
Court Avenue
Noxall Club
Walter Schreiber
Helen Boyles
North Main
L. F Maple
East Court Avenue
Zeta Epsilon Chi
H. H. Larimer
Mantanwa Club
Regia Talbott
Fletcher—Widenmann
Stratton
U. B
Eliash the Prophet
Young Ladies
Swedish Mission Church
C. L
Anna Southland
Harmony School House
U. P. Church
Rev
Finley
M.C. Lambert
Chadron, Neb
Whitleseys
Eureka
Margaret Powell
Avery
Mina Goodwin
J. M. Harrison
Charles Peppers
Omaha
J. D. Beaman
Elizabeth
N. E.' Wilson
East ‘Court Avenue
Carl Sigler
Eikenberry
Chicago Daily Tribune
the Tribune
Ofruary
the. Dushee
Frank
T. M. Dunshee
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