Boy Seriously Injured After Suspected Train Strike Near Russell
A boy was found seriously injured near Burlington flyer No. 6 a mile east of Russell on Sunday. He was taken to Ottumwa hospital with a badly fractured skull and other injuries. Police believe he was struck by a train yesterday morning and lay undiscovered before being found. The remains were shipped to Russell on Burlington No. 3 Monday morning.
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Burlington
Russell
Ottumwa
Ouit
Quiet wedding in Chariton at Catholic parsonage
Rev Father Gaul officiated Tuesday evening for Mr. B F Martz and Miss Lenora Carey both of Chariton. They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs T J Murphy. Bride wore brown silk with matching hat and gloves. Groom is son of William Martz and works as brakeman on the Ottumwa Creston line. They will reside in Ottumwa to start housekeeping.
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Father Gaul
B. F. Martz
Lenora
Carey
Chariton
T. J. ‘Murphy
Chariseloslaay
Billy Sunday on Prayer and Judgment
Fragmentary quote attributed to Billy Sunday urging personal reflection and avoiding blame. The text presents a terse, garbled prayer line about composing thoughts and blessing the whole. No clear event or date is provided.
Captain N B Gardner Stricken in Lucas County
Captain N B Gardner suffered a paralytic attack on Friday December 18 and has since been confined to his room at Bates House for convalescence. An old settler who located in Chariton in 1858, he has earned a warm place in Lucas County hearts through a half century of honorable service.
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Lucas County
N. B Gardner
Bates
Chariton
Medals for Chariton Guardsmen from Spanish American War
Chariton soldiers of the National Guard who served in the Spanish American War are to be awarded service medals honoring their patriotism and past and present service. Lt EB W Gray of Co E 51st Idaho and Sgt Frank Shaffer of U S Volunteers saw action in the Philippines.
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National Guard
Chariton Guardsmen
EB. W. Gray
Frank ‘A. Shafferompany
Gray
Co. E
51St
Ideah
Spain
Shaffer
U. S. ‘Volunteers
Philippines
Christmas church notices and services across denominations
The Christian and other churches announce new member reception 126 total with 25 by letter. Dr. Lathrop speaks on time and the calendar while special music by Dr. Anderson's choir. Christmas programs, gifts for orphans, carol services, Sunday schools and pastoral lectures fill the holiday schedule across the city churches.
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Anderson
Christmas Concert at Lutheran Church Announces Week of Events
Church announces a Christmas program week featuring a Sunday morning service and a Saturday evening concert at 8 30 p m with thirty numbers performed by the arch choir and orchestra. A family festival is planned for December with a program and venue details to follow.
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Evning
Tick Tock Clock Chronicle From the Nursery Dialogue
Fragmentary text depicts a nursery clock rhythm and chaotic dialogue about time. References to Father Christmas and a nurse appear amid scattered phrases and garbled punctuation, suggesting a holiday or domestic scene with time cues.
Christmas Spirit and Kindness Across the Season
The text extols Christmas as a season of kindness and love, urging hearts to blossom into friendly deeds. It celebrates the birth of Christ, the Giver, and calls for the Christian spirit to influence days to come with hope and mercy.
Sixty seventh birth anniversary dinner for Martin Anderson
On Wednesday December 23 1908 Chariton hosted a dinner in memory of Martin Anderson of the 36th Iowa Infantry. Twenty three army comrades and friends attended as “ye old soldiers” recalled shared rations and a fond reunion. Attendees included Col W. S. Dungan Dr C I Brant W Coles L F Maple J R Landes Hiram Poucher W T Israel John L. Clouser C W Callahan W L Clapp Thos Gookin O A Bartholomew Wm Harding P V VanArstale J T Griffin T N Primm L N Edson Elijah Lewis M V Adams and Dr F A Saum.
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Martin Anderson
36Th Iowa Infantry
Chariton
Col W.5
Dungan
Dr. C. 1
Brant
W. Coles
Towa
L. F. Maple
Iowa
J. R. Landes
Hiram Poucher
W.T. Israel
John L
L. N. Edson
Pennsylvania
Elijah Lewis
M. V. Adams
10Th
Ohio Cavalry
F. A. Saum
Sunday Crusade Closes Ottumwa Saloons
Sunday’s rally in Ottumwa spurred petitions signed by about 3000 voters leading to the closing of 38 saloons. Capt. Hutchinson, GOP gubernatorial candidate, spearheaded the effort to shape public opinion against the saloons in Ottumwa.
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Billy Sunday
Ottumwa
Hutchinson
Boies
Jong Heen
Patterson mayoral handover foreseen for January 1909
Patriot announces Moore of Lucas will take over duties as magistrate in the coming year. The council plans a regular meeting January 4, 1909 where Mr Reid will assume duties. Reid has prior magistrate experience and is favored for the office. Best wishes are extended to the new year and the official.
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Moore
Lucas
Esha
Eigun
Dugas
Reid
Woodmen Circle Elects New Officers in Meeting
At the regular Woodmen Circle meeting Monday evening officers were elected Guardian Mrs Mary Melefont Advigor Mrs Grace Goin Clerk Daisy Hosea Banker Mrs Nettie Fluke Chaplain Mrs Dot Crowl T G Mrs Stafford O G Mrs Lillie Tucker Attendant Mrs L E Edgington Physicians Dr D Q Storie Dr C L Brittell Dr Ay Yocom
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Woodmen Circle
Mary Melefont
Grace Goin
Daisy ‘Hosea
Nettie Fluke
Dot Crowl
T. G
Percefield and Bates Wed in Simple Home Ceremony
Theodore Percefield and Mildred Bates of Lucas married at the residence of Rev. C. E. Wells on the evening of the 22d. The couple wore modest attire and shared a bountiful repast at the groom’s parents’ home.
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C. E. Wells
Theodore Percefield
Chariton Post Office Christmas Hours Announced
For patrons convenience the Chariton post office will be open on Christmas from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 to 12:30, and 6:30 to 7 p.m. City carriers will not service routes but will be on duty at the office during these hours. R A Hasselquist P M
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Chariton
R.A. ‘Hasselquist
Fragmentary Christmas Scene Comes to Life in Silent Manger Moment
A garbled OCR passage evokes a manger scene with a child and mother in a quiet room. The text references a whispered exchange between a man and his wife and a reverent atmosphere surrounding the newborn, though many words are corrupted.
Angus Cattle Sale by George McCulloch in Iowa 1909
George McCulloch will sell 15 head of Angus males aged 8 to 18 months on January 4, 1909. The sale will take place at his round barn adjoining Humes Town in Iowa.
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George McCulloch
Humeston
Towa
Sale Three Wagons and Harness Offer
Chronicle note advertises three wagons and three sets of good heavy harness. Edson dated 12-17-11 urges buyers who delayed last week to act now. The Patriot and Des Moines Capital ads offer sale items from now until Jan 1 1910 at 3.50. A gold watch nearly new with hunting case is for sale cheap. inquire at Patriot office.
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Edson
Patriot A and. d
Des ‘Moines
Patriot Office
Hepburn Contest Begins Over Jamieson Seat
Col W P Hepburn has filed formal notice to contest congressman elect W D Jamieson's seat, alleging election judges misinterpreted laws led to votes that could change the result. Jamieson expects to retain the seat, predicts a year and a half for resolution, and notes pay rules for contestants. Recounts in Taylor and Clarke show Jamieson gains.
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W. P. Hepburn
W. D. Jamieson
The
Patriot
Col. Hapburn
Jamieson
Washington
Col. Hepburn
Taylor and Clarke
Wireless Telegraph Station Opens in City with Demonstration
Contracts closed with eastern managers bring a complete wireless telegraph apparatus to the city. An expert will arrive January 14 and, at the high school that night, will send and receive signals and operate electric lights in a comprehensive demonstration of wireless marvels.
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Patty
Ston
Death of Leonard Potter in Chariton at 23
William Joseph Leonard Leonard died at his home in Chariton after a two day illness from spinal meningitis at age 23 years 10 months 17 days. Private funeral services were held from the home Tuesday morning at ten o'clock conducted by Rev Father Gaule. Interment was in the Catholic cemetery. He was the son of Mrs Andrew Potts and a brick mason by trade. Friends extend sympathy to the family in their sudden loss.
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William Joseph’. Leonard
Chariton
Father Gaule
Andrew
Potts
New B A Y Officers Elected for 1909
Officers elected for 1909 in the Brotherhood of American Yeomen include Foreman M Ream Master Ceremonies James L Allison Correspondent Geo FB Carpenter Master Accounts Jeannette F Throckmorton Physician Mrs Crowl Overseer Mrs Mary O Wilson Lady Rowena Mrs Prather Lady Rebecca Mrs Catherine Carroll Watchman Mrs L Bright Sentinel Mr Wm By Mark Guard Mr Joe S Clark Drill Captain Mr C C Burr.
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Brotherhood of American Yeoman
Foreman
Ream
James
L. Allison
Geo
Carpenter
Jeannette
F. Throckmorton
Crowl
Mary O. Wilson
Rowena
Prather
Rebecca
Catherine
Carroll
L. Bright
Well
Sentinel
Mark
Quard
Joe
Clark
C. Burr
Obituary for Cyrus Shore of Cedar Township
Cyrus Shore, an elderly resident of Cedar Township, died Monday at home. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Zion Church at eleven o clock with interment in the cemetery. Townspeople note his long life and involvement in local affairs as Christmas trade figures were mentioned alongside the event.
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Cyrus Shore
South Cedar Township
O’co
Zion’ Church
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Eddie ‘Sims
Billy
Jesus
B. Poush
Poush
the Chariton
Johnson
Christian Church
Young People’s Society
St. Louis
St. ‘Andrew’s
Ming
Dun Stratton
Astor
United Brothern
JH Curtis
Baptist Church
Otterbein A. B
the. G. Li
Giréle
Lydia Rahmgren
Mulaksy
W. C. Officers
Percefield—Bates
Post Office
Perkasie
Seatea
Col
Hepburn
William
Joseph ‘Leonard
Cyrus
Shore
Heimer
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