Rural Mail Routes Expanded Amid Safety Warnings
The article notes the start of free rural delivery routes 2 and 8 last Monday, with Route 3 headed southwest under carrier Will C Fuller and Route 8 running east and south. It cites Ottumwa Courier warnings about careless behavior near rural boxes and mentions a Des Moines court fining two young men who damaged a farmer’s ox to illustrate the risks.
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Will C. Fuller
Ottumwn Courier
Albia
Des Moines
Halite
Brant Reappointed for Four Years on Command Staff
The Brant of this city is ioned for another four years on the staff at Manchester. He has served sixteen years as a brigade staff officer and as Major in the 2nd Brigade. He will maintain his role with Jewell company and Chariton Pythians, praised as a prominent officer.
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Brant
Manchester
Uni- 20
Nice
Jewell Company
Chariton Pythians Generay
Grand Lecture Delights Chariton Audience
Dr. Frank M. Bristol of Washington D C delivered a two hour lecture on Brains at the opera house last Saturday, drawing a large crowd. The talk praised better education and higher teacher wages, earning widespread acclaim and requests for another appearance.
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Opera House
Frank M. Bristol
Washington, D. C
Dr. Bristol
Miss Martha Stuart Involved In Carriage Accident
Last Thursday afternoon Miss Martha Stuart rode with her mother to a reception hosted by Mrs Goltry. A horn blowing boy frightened the horse, causing the gig to bolt. The left front wheel struck a post in the gate and was demolished. Martha was thrown and unconscious briefly but not seriously hurt. James candy ad follows.
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Martha Stuart
Martha
James
North Side
Christmas tree services planned at churches this Tuesday
Presbyterian church hosts a Christmas tree with music and speeches by Sunday school members no admission fee and invites all. First Baptist church plans a tree night program of revitations songs and dialogues by Sunday school pupils with no admission fee and open to all. A M E and Ebenezer Baptist hold joint Christmas night services at Ebenezer Baptist Church with a tree and singing speaking exercises followed by Catholic services.
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St. Andrews
St., Andrews Sunday School
Land of Judea
Jesus Our Savior
B. F. Miller
Christ the Son of David
Sweden
J. P. Berg
Schoo
Presbyterian Church
First Baptist Church
Eneezer Baptist Church
For Love's Sake at the Opera House Tonight
A refined romantic drama presented as a society bill with no deaths or sensational scenes. Heads Ebel and Ethel Strickland circling middle west fame, Mabel Strickland praised for charm and vivacity, Ethel noted for contralto voice and stage presence, with outfits including a lace gown and yellow broadcloth ensemble. We understand leftover items from St Andrew's Guild will be shown for sale at Mrs. G J Stewart's residence.
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Ebel
Ethel Strickland
Middle West
Otis Skinner
Tim Murphy
Stuart Robson
John Stapleton
William A. Brady
Way Down East
Mabel Strickland
Gibson
Ethel
Marshall Field & Co
Chicago
Dress Suits For Men Promise Best Fit At Lower Price
A tailor touts full dress suits as the proper attire for evening social events and urges quick orders. The promise includes guaranteed style and fit with prices at least one third lower than city tailors.
Deaths Eva Opal Stanger obituary in Belinda
Eva Opal Stanger daughter of G. W. and Addie Stanger of Belinda died at home on December 13 and was buried in Belinda cemetery. The obituary reflects on her brief life born September 28, 1895 and died December 18, 1901, noting her faith and longing to be with Jesus.
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Eva Opal Stanger
George W
Addie Stanger
Belinda
Frank Evans
Knoxville
G. W. Stanger
Eva
Jesus
Women Clubs Entertained at Mrs Goltry’s Luncheon
Mrs. O F Goltry hosted Clio History and Autematheau clubs at North Grand Street last Thursday for a 12 30 luncheon with 34 members present. Mrs Thayer read an Italian trip paper interlaced with songs by Miss Lue Copeland. Guests shared current events fueling lively discussion and merriment. Miss Willis Brown and Laura Kull assisted with serving. A second luncheon for 44 ladies followed Tuesday at 12 30 with Mrs F Q Stuart delivering a Siberian Exiles paper and Martha Stuart offering a solo with encore.
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O. F. Goltry
Clio, History and
Autematheau
North Grand Street
Thayer
Italy
Lue Copeland
Willis Brown
Laura Kull
F. Q. Stuart
Martha Stuart
Ef Mols
District Court Adjourns After Three Weeks of Session
The district court closed after a three week term. The State of Iowa vs Charles Sige for murder resulted in a not guilty verdict after three days of hearings. Other cases included Henry Miller fined 100 dollars, a grand jury nond indictment for Lee Whitlatch, and multiple divorces and foreclosures with various outcomes.
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State of Iowa
Charles Sige
Thomas Hall
J. A. Penick
McHenry Bros
Das Moines
Drake
J. D. Threlkel
H. W. Gittinger
A. Bingaman
Oscar Woods
French Whitmore
E. T. Barger
E. E. Timmons
William McDowell
C. C. Moore
W. E. McMains
W. E. E. Lusk
A. C. Barclay
F. M. Shular
Henry Miller
Walter Scott
Miller
Lee Whitlatch
Joseph Buchanan
Frank Shillig
George White
Costa
Ay J. Smyth
Celia Benge
Barton Benge
J. H. Martin
Mary Martin
John H. Martin
William Blazer
Fire crews quell blaze at William Clark's grocery
Fire department responded Saturday afternoon around 1 30 to a roof fire at the William Clark grocery building on the east side. No injuries reported as crews worked to contain the flames and prevent spread to adjacent structures.
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William Clark
A ‘Od
Orig
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M. Sheuerman & Bro
Chariton, Iowa
Eikenberry & CO
Phoenix Mils
Chariton
ST. Andrews Episcopal
Methodist Episcopal
United Presbyteran
First Presbyterian
First Baptist
A. M. E. and
Ebeneezer Baptist
Man
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Hanan
Heat Side Square
Sfor
St. Andrew's Guild
G. J. Stewart
Lindquist
Tamlor ‘Pata
Jalil
Sage
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