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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1906
Page
5
The text discusses American views on funding the Panama Canal project, sensational wartime rhetoric, and calls to curb yellow journalism. It mentions President Roosevelt, budget concerns, and the need for a measured public stance amid hostile press and international tensions. It also details canal specifications and dam plans, highlighting immense engineering scope and cost estimates.
The community churches announce revival services at Methodist Episcopal with evening preaching and a Men’s League watch night led by Rev. M G Munn and Rev. John Edwards of Humeston. Baptist and Christian programs include a Christmas gift drive and a debt-free church, plus Sunday services and school contests. Revivals also planned at Otterbein and LaGrange churches with Rev. G Wendle expected.
Social event Saturday honored Frei Cevene with a birthday surprise staged by Adda Swift and Robert Percifield at the Percifield residence. Guests included Mabel Stafford Fern Riebel Merle Swift Maude Boylan Maud Kimney Lois Penick and others. a delicious supper followed a jolly evening.
Mr Samuel Scull and Miss Gwen dolyn Humphrey united in marriage by Rev W L Scull at his home on Christmas day at high noon. Only relatives present including Frank Scull of Madison Wisconsin. Bride wore white persian lawn. They plan to return to Chariton to set up house in the groom’s father’s home in north Chariton. The Patriot joins friends in wishing them happiness.
The obituary notes Alcinda M Bond born July 31 1824 in Belmont Ohio. She married Milton J Burr November 4 1854 and had three children two living Josie S Reed of Santa Ana California and OG C Burr of Benton township. She moved to Chariton in 1861 and died December 20 1906 aged 82 years 4 months 20 days. Funeral December 21 at ten conducted by Rev J H Yaggy. She remained true to Quaker roots while joining the Methodist church later.
At two o clock Sunday afternoon December 23 at the home of the brides parents Mr and Mrs M L Bower of Whitebreast township occurred the marriage of Mr O Bonner Ratliff and Miss Flora Bower Rev Palmer performed the ceremony in the presence of near relatives and friends The bride is popular in Chariton where she has lived for three years After New Years they will reside on the Ratliff parental farm where Mr Ratliff will help his father Friends extend congratulations
Ergin M Gartin and Miss Billa E Barker were married at the brides sister Mrs L L Glassco home in Chariton on Christmas night. Rev F B Palmer officiated in the presence of close friends. Gartin is the son of Mr and Mrs W M Gartin and a respected farmer. Barker is the daughter of Mrs H L Barker of Hameston a young woman of notable accomplishments. They will reside on the Gartin farm eleven miles south of Chariton after New Year.
Groh and Martin, both of this city, married at the bride's parents' residence Christmas-evening. Rev Munn officiated, with only family and close friends present. A wedding supper followed. the groom operates a Centerville barber shop.
Fragmentary text mentions Elijah Lewis and added horses and drivers. It sounds like an ad or notice asking for a good turnout and to call the author, who is located at a vague present address. The wording is garbled and lacks concrete facts.
Mr Eewin Davis and Miss Maragrer Turner were quietly married by Rev F B Palmer at the Baptist parsonage at ten o clock Monday morning, attended by a few near relatives. They plan to celebrate Christmas and Davis has secured a responsible position with the coal company.
Fragmentary note mentions Foley's Kidney Cure and bladder disorders with unclear context about age and dining. No coherent events or persons can be confirmed from the text.
Lucas County Farmer's Institute holds sessions at the Chariton Court House on Wednesday and Thursday January 9 and 10 1907. Topics include Sheep Husbandry Care and Use of Manure Fall or Spring Plowing for Corn How to Sow Clover Best Use of Milk Cows Keeping Poultry for Profit and a proposal to conduct an experiment station at the county farm with invited discussion by local farmers and leaders.
A city family shares a Christmas letter from Amos Swanson written from City Hospital in St Louis Mo. He explains a mishap on a C B Q train where he slipped and had his left arm amputated near the shoulder. He hopes to leave bed soon and asks his family to send home papers.
Mrs. Will Foulkes nearly took her own life Friday night while ill with a cold. In the dark she reached for cough syrup but mistook a bottle of nux vomica and swallowed a tablespoonful. Dr. Storie treated her until seven. She would have died on half the amount. She is progressing.
The Record reports it cannot publish due to high workload and year end cleanup. Readers are wished a merry Christmas and a happy New Year from the Burn Record staff.
A collection of short notices includes a whiskey cure ad for Warner’s White Wine of Tar and updates on local families. Chas R Kirk sells the remedy while families such as the McDowells travel from Backfards Alberta to Chariton. Elsewhere, the Dacklers, Abernathys, and Smiths plan Christmas visits and trips to Des Moines and Ottumwa, with holiday travels and homecomings noted.
Chariton reports Pete T. Paton, known for Noxail Club cigars, arrested for maintaining a slot machine in his cigar store. Bond set at 1000 dollars. preliminary hearing before Justice Stokie bound him over to the grand jury. Information filed by EH G Nolan of F Q Stanley’s grocery.
G B Routt died at his daughter Grace Willis residence in Everton Arkansas on December 20 1906. His funeral was held at the M E church in Chariton and conducted by I O O F. He was born January 19 1827 in Greencastle Indiana and came to Lucas County in 1858. He leaves six sons and three daughters with several grandchildren noted among attendees.
Melrose resident Mrs Pete Maloney reportedly jumped from train No 2 about two miles past Matra Friday night after mishearing a station call. She died a few minutes later. Mrs Maloney had visited her daughter Mrs George Stevens in Indianola, who is serving six months in jail for shoplifting. It is believed she fell asleep and did not hear the call, waking to find the train had passed.
James Wilson and William Calhoun were arrested Monday for stealing two turkeys from Hooper Produce Co where they worked. Calhoun claimed ownership of the birds but was freed for lack of evidence, while Wilson remains jailed. Wilson had sold a turkey to Charles McVey. Trial scheduled for next Monday.
Agreeably surprised sufferers report prompt relief from rheumatic pain after applying Chamberlains Pain Balm. The balm aids sleep and rest. Available for sale at Storie & Patton and Irk Drug Company.
A card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors who helped during illness and death of a husband and father F. O McIndres. McIndree family and teachers from Chariton, plus relatives and associates across Iowa and Minnesota, send appreciation for kind acts and visits.
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