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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1902
Page
5
The Chariton Patriot notes publication by The Lewis Publishing Company with managing editor Evan Lewis and business manager Lewis. It lists weekly Thursday issues from Chariton, pricing 1 per year in advance and 1.50 per year otherwise, and provides a west square office and telephone number 157.
William Allen White argues in his Kansas Gazette that temperaments divide people into boosters and busters in religion politics and civic life. He says Democrats watch Republicans build while Republicans cheer democracy and notes Kansas boss busters leaned Democratic this year.
It is reported that the Knoxville waterworks pumping facilities lack sufficient power for reliable fire protection. The electric light company plans to submit a proposal to take over city pumping. The company expects to offer day current for light and power soon, enabling continuous service and cheaper pumping than the city can provide.
The next Republican state convention will have 1259 delegates, up 19 from the last gathering. Polk County loses eight delegates, Marion County gains six, and in the eighth district Devatur Page and Taylor gain one each. Appanoose and Clark lose one each while Lucas County remains at nine delegates.
The country reports a significant uptick in trade with the Philippines since 1901. Purchases from the United States increased by 500,000, while exports fell due to an epidemic of rinderpest that devastated caribou and water buffalo, and a cholera outbreak that limited labor.
The president names Lloyd J. Griscom Jr. as minister to Japan, succeeding the late Buck. Richmond Pearson of North Carolina, then consul at Tebheran, Persia, is chosen to succeed Griswom as minister to Persia. Pearson previously served as a U.S. representative from Ohio.
President Roosevelt accepts invitation to attend the dedication exercises of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis on April 40 1903.
A historical record notes 387 people perished on Great Lakes shipping in 1902 revealing the year's deadly maritime accidents. No survivors details are included in the source segment.
President Roosevelt was presented Saturday with an honorary membership card by John J. Hannahan Charles J. Wilson and W. W. Arnold of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. The card is a sealskin album containing a beautifully illuminated membership certificate. Roosevelt said he was pleased to join the organization.
Col Hepburn's bill authorizing 2 500 000 dollars to enforce the Sherman anti trust law won House approval amid Roosevelt approval. Hepburn says the measure will empower the government to use its machinery to control trusts and that financing brains can match corporate power. He notes isolated tests show government tools exist and can work with proper application.
The trans Pacific cable connecting this country with Honolulu was landed and spliced at San Francisco on Saturday and christened by Lucile Gage the 11 year old daughter of Governor Gage. The completion and landing were witnessed by 40, du peuple.
Mrs. Julia Dent Grant widow of General Ulysses S. Grant died at her Washington D C home Sunday night at 11 15 o clock. Valvular heart disease aggravated by bronchitis caused her death. She was 7 years old.
The forty eighth annual session of the Iowa State Teachers Association will be held in Des Moines on Wednesday Thursday and Friday December 31 January 1 and 2.
A slander case was settled this week in Marion County courts with the plaintiff awarded one cent after suing for 85,008. The action centered on a defaming claim and ended in a nominal damages verdict.
The Twenty first district Sunday School Institute at Chariton elected county officers. President Rev W G Beard, vice president G W Ensley, secretary Mary M Patterson, treasurer F L Freeman. Primary department Rev M G Munn, home Rev Harvey, house to house visitation Laura Copeland.
James Neal of Monterey told Patriot reporters that Simon Graves a leading Monterey citizen his wife their adopted son and hired man were murdered December 9 during a home robbery. Neals are visiting relatives in Chariton and the Graves were neighbors and friends.
A small blaze broke out at S Oppenheimer’s store when lamp lighting in the show window set decorations afire. Quick action by staff tossed burning pieces into the street, preventing serious damage.
The Knox College Glee Club and about twenty members will perform in Chariton on January 2 under the auspices of the Noxal Club. The group is regarded as one of the best glee clubs in the Central West.
The piece recalls Hepburn securing a continuing order on the pure food bill amid a long, contentious fight in Congress. It contrasts inter state commerce defenses by producers with calls for stricter inspection, and includes a Western beef versus New England cereal anecdote featuring Congressman Mercer.
The Patriot urges voters to approve both the electric road and Water Works franchise, promising a major town boost. It calls opponents naysayers or “knockers” and urges citizens to turn out, predicting growth in Chariton’s population and trade if the measures pass.
Rev Francis M Archer pastor of Cavalry Baptist Church Cedar Rapids, formerly Chariton 1881 1885, has been awarded the Doctor of Divinity by Shenandoah Normal College of Reliance Warren County Virginia. The pews praise his ministerial standing and education at Central University of Pella Iowa and Morgan Park Theological Seminary. He grew near Shenandoah Normal College and had friends whose endorsements aided the recognition.
The Masonic Lodge of Chariton prepares a public installation of officers and banquet at Mallory's opera house on the evening of December 10.
District No 5 Franklin school Lincoln township reports 20 teaching days in November with average daily attendance 1637 and no tardiness. List of students present not tardy and absent but not tardy is given along with the teacher Mande Foster.
Advertisers remind merchants that local shops can offer quality wares comparable to city stores but must advertise to attract customers. If they fail to promote advantages, residents will shop elsewhere for exceptional goods.
A year long subscription to the Patriot offers a Christmas present for family or friends. Costing one dollar, it serves as a welcome weekly visitor in Lucas county homes or for those who moved away.
W E Lewis advertises the finest line of dried fruits and invites customers to visit Lockwood's to see the largest and most complete display shown in Chariton. A poultry seller urges buyers to come and see before selling. Will Clark & Co. announce East Side location. The Chicago Weekly Inter Ocean and this paper offered at a special one year price of 1.40.
Rates set for display ads locals and reading matter in Chariton papers. Display 15 cents per inch for new advertisers 10 cents for regulars. Minimum 25 cents. Locals 5 to 10 cents per line. Reading articles half column 24 cents per line. Cards of thanks 25 cents. Lodge notices and similar items 214 cents per line. Subscriptions $1.25 year prepaid. $1.50 in arrears. Clubbing offers listed. End date January 1, 1903 with rate changes.
Thos. J. Watkins announces weekly visits and invites orders for piano tuning and lessons in violin mandolin or guitar to Lockwood & Son's store. Special rate of $1.45 for this paper and The Chicago Weekly Inter Ocean for one year.
Public sale at the seller's residence eight miles southwest of Chariton and thirty one miles east of Derby begins at 10 a.m. Monday December 22. Twenty two head of cattle include milch and yearlings, six horses with ponies, farming implements, 1000 bushels corn, household items, and 18 acres of corn. Terms: cash for sums five and under. for larger sums 12 months credit with note and security. 6 percent cash discount. no interest if paid when due, 8 percent if paid late. Free lunch on the ground. Auctioneers T J Neel and D A McMaines.
J R Bennett of Chariton Iowa advertises a subscription special for the Patriot at one dollar if paid before January 1 1908. After that date the rate rises to 1.25 with 1.50 if arrears. A year’s paper costs 1.45 with advance payment. Also promotes Christmas gifts and local shop offerings at Lockwood’s Moonshine and Jersey Lilly flour from Will Clark & Co.
P. E. O. Society will meet Tuesday evening December 23 at 7 30 o clock with Lizzie D Smythe as secretary. A line of staple and fancy ceries offered by Will Clark Co on the east side. The union of undertakers helpers is described as a dead cinch. Christmas candies of all kinds at Shular McEndree s.
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