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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
9
Henry Schotte was struck by fast mail train No. 8 at a crossing near Jail Saturday night. He suffered a badly cut head and a dislocated shoulder, found by Arthur Ketcham dazed near the track, taken to the fire station, then home to recover with Dr. T. P. Stanton attending.
A speaker argues firms keep spending on advertising only because tradition dictates it. He urges rethinking as a cold business decision, noting that advertising remains vital when buyers are scarce and stores must attract purchases despite tight markets.
Chariton basketball players dominated Hampton at the armory Friday night in a 122 to 6 victory. The local team outclassed the visitors in all departments, generating excitement and boosting attendance for future games.
M. A. Roberts of Ottumwa announces withdrawal from the Sixth district Republican nomination race. He says entering a contest would be unnecessary and he does not wish to participate further.
Fragmentary report notes an upstairs floor incident at a tailor shop labeled The 8 Oppen Fooms formerly Davidson. No injuries or full details given in the readable text.
Local item presents a fragmented plea or chant referencing Indianola and a sedge plant. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR and partial phrases.
The Washington Letter from December 16, 1907 discusses the empty legislative agenda as Speaker Cannon and the House delay committees, notes the Senate as a continuous body, explains the Speaker's power over committees, and warns of currency regulation efforts and money panics affecting the 60th Congress. It cites party majorities in both chambers and reflects on the need for deliberation at the start of a new Congress.
The Patriot greets readers with Christmas cheer and hopes for happiness and hope in the season. It urges charity toward those less fortunate, forgiveness of faults, and sharing light in dark times, ending with the Tiny Tim blessing.
Miss Jessie McIntire presented a piano recital Friday evening and Saturday afternoon that drew a large audience and praised her teaching. The T B G Club hosted Miss Leta Smith for a friends night with guests and refreshments. Zeta Epsiloni Chi Club met with Mrs W S Childe and Entre Nous Chad met with Miss Florence Maple on Monday and Tuesday.
The couple united in marriage at the bride's home with her father R B H Washington presiding on Thursday evening. Justice BE H Storie officiated in the presence of immediate family. A wedding supper followed at James Knox's home before the couple left Friday for Centerville where he will run a doctor’s office.
Mr FE McCollough and Mrs Fanny Britt were quietly married at the M E Parsonage Wednesday evening at eight o'clock by Rev Nathan Evans. The couple will reside in Chariton where the groom is engaged in buying horses. Friends extend wishes for a happy life together.
A church rally and roll call on New Year’s Day will feature dinner, a program, and department reports to plan future membership service. Christmas Eve exercises and a Christian Sunday School lesson titled The Permanency of the Promises will be presented. Methodist Episcopal Church offers a musical program next Tuesday evening for Santa Claus arrival. sermons align with Christmas. Ladies Aid meets Friday after 1 o’clock at Mrs. Lambert’s. The Christian pastor resides on Court Avenue near the courthouse square. The Patriot offers at one dollar per year.
The United States Post Office Department has issued a ruling that weekly paper subscribers must not be more than a year in arrears. The Patriot will demand payment on subscriptions a year or more past due but will not discontinue sending issues.
Mrs. J H Stephens died at her Chariton home on December 16 1907 after a long bronchial illness aged 76 years. Funeral by Rev Nathan Evans of the M E church was held at the house and burial followed in Chariton cemetery. Elmira Douglass born October 16 1831 in Morgan County Indiana married J H Stephens in 1856 and moved to Iowa in 1875 then Chariton in 1883. She was a devoted M B church member. Surviving seven children: Andrew Mrs E Mitchem Mrs M L Kitselman of Chariton Mrs Ida Berry Center Point Mrs Amanda Kitselman Superior Wyoming D S Stephens Albion and J W Stephens Brookfield Missouri.
Abraham Umbenhower died at his home in northeast Chariton on December 13 1907 after a paralysis. Short services were held at his home led by Rev Nathan Evans and Funeral services followed at Coal Glen church Pleasant township with Rev Smith officiating. He was born July 6 1848 in Champaign county Illinois and moved to Marion county with his parents in 1865. He married Mary Ladd November 29 1865 and had eleven children eight living Soretta Della Susan William Otis John Edgar and Edna. A veteran of Company DBS laws. He had recently purchased the W 7 their declining years. He was stricken Monday morning at nine o clock and never regained consciousness. The community offers condolences to his wife and children.
The Patriot reports the death of Miss Martha Crips in Hemingford Nebraska where she had visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Rowland. She fell ill suddenly with a stomach ailment and died early this morning as her father and mother rushed to Hemingford after learning of her sickness. The death shocks friends in Chariton.
Harrison L Dukes died at his home in northwest Charlton Tuesday afternoon at five o'clock. He was 75. Funeral arrangements await the arrival of his daughter Inda Tonneson of Tacoma Washington, expected Saturday. The surviving family member is his daughter Daey, his homemaker.
Fragmented notice lists several individuals including B B Campbell J Kening L H Pinneo Mrs Mamie M Pinneo W C Wells BR A Hasselquist P M Mrs A E Squire and family trips to Lacona Murdo SD Hemingsford NE Russell and Chariton. The report mentions upcoming departures and extended visits with relatives as part of a holiday shopping period.
Fraternal groups Chariton and affiliates announce newly elected officers for the ensuing term. The list includes Iseminger Post G A R with J T Griffin S V C J W Reese J V C and others, Woodman of the World, Homesteaders, Redmen, Odd Fellows notes, and several managers clerks and secretaries named among the many offices.
At the Sunday School Board meeting of the M E church officers for the coming year were elected. Geo F Carpenter is Superintendent N Weiford Asst Augusta Householder Sec and Treas Prof W E Hayes Chorister Helen Boyles Asst Daisy Yeat Organist Jessie Pedigo Asst. Porter Wagner left Monday for Moines to assume duties. Lyman of Indianola to fill vacancy Mrs Wagner to join. Bank vault totals and debt figures appear later in the record.
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