Cannon Receives Ovation in Capitol as Boutelle Praises Service
Washington February 24 1908 The Patriot reports a high spirited session in the House focused on DC street railway regulation. Delegates debated segregated car provisions amid partisan clashes while Uncle Joe Cannon received a thunderous reception after Boutelle praised his decades of public service. Senator Allison resumes full duties amid grip illness rumors denied.
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Washington D. C
the Patriot
Asbury Latimer
South Carolina
Senate
House
District of Columbia
Heflin
Alabama
Republic
Mann
Illinois
Foster
Vermont
Shelton-Clouse Quiet Home Wedding Celebrated
Dora Alice Clouse and James Shelton were married at the bride's parents home with Rev. Young officiating. Dora Alice, a Lucas County educator, wore a light blue silk dress and the couple will reside on the groom's farm near Norwood.
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B. Clouse
Dora Alice
James Shelton
Norwood
Rev. Young
Liberty Center
Lucas
J. M. Shelton
Shelton
Grooms Farm
Chariton Man Re-elected Iowa Retail Clothiers Head
Des Moines last week the Iowa Retail Clothiers Association re elected H. G. Larimer of this city as president. He did not seek the honor but members urged him to again lead to carry on policies he originated and the trade endorses.
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H. G. Larimer
Iowa Retail Clothiers Association
Des Moines
Beginner's class to start in three buildings Monday
Notice to parents planning to send children to the preliminary grade for the first time. A beginner’s class will be organized in the east, south and west buildings next Monday morning March 2. Due to 50 pupils already enrolled in Miss Clay's room no new class will be formed there this spring. M. M. Perry, Sec.
Albia to Launch Free City Delivery May Fifteenth
Albia will inaugurate free city delivery on May 15 with three daily deliveries in the business district and two in residences. Three carriers plus one substitute will handle the service, and fourteen mail collection boxes will be placed around town.
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Albia
Heirs of J W Stout Hold Farm Property Sale
The heirs of J W Stout will conduct a sale at his farm twelve miles northeast of Chariton on Thursday March 5. Items include driving mares, buggy and work harness, farm wagon, bob sled, corn, hay, chickens, household goods and more with Chas Morehead as auctioneer.
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J. W. Stout
Chariton
Chas, Morehead
Stout Estate Admin Urges Claims Settlement
All parties knowing themselves indebted to the estate of J. W. Stout or having claims against the same are asked to call and settle with C. D. Stout, administrator, at 22741. C. D. Stout reminds readers that Remember the Case Corset is sold at Mrs. Walker's millinery store, with cases at ... and the text continues.
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J. W. Stout
C. D. Stout
Churches Adjust Services Amid Heating Plant Repairs
The Episcopal St Andrews will hold Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning prayer with sermon at 11 a m at the rectory due to heating repairs. Confirmation instruction at 8 p m. no evening service March 1. The Christian church schedules regular services next Sunday with Sunday school at 10 a m and Lord's Supper before the sermon. Young People's meeting at 6 p m. Women’s Mission Board meets at 3 p m. Residents invited.
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St. Andrews Episcopal Church
The
Christian Church
of the Christian Church
Pretty Home Wedding Near Lucas Unites Lillie Catherine Spencer and Claude Fierce
Lillie Catherine Spencer and Claude M. Fierce wed Thursday February 20 at 8 p m at the Spencer home near Lucas. Miss Elvissa Newsome sang love you truly and Miss Wilda Spencer played Mendelssohn. The couple will reside west of Lucas after March 1. A March 22 reception at the groom’s mother’s home followed with an elaborate three course dinner.
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Edward Spencer
Lucas
Lillie Catherine
Claude M. Fierce
Jay
Elvissa Newsome
Mendelsohn
Wilda B. Spencer
Des Moines
Pond
Nebraska
Samuel Walker
Poush Swine Sale Sets High Prices at Auction
E A Poush sold 43 Duroc Jersey brood sows for 3042 dollars, averaging 70 75 per head. Top animals brought 500 250 225 and 150 dollars. Emmett Enslow of Salt Lake City visits intends to settle on a ranch in American Falls Idaho. Blanchard Beem announce spring opening with prizes including a tool cabinet washing machine and Velie driving wagon.
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E. A. Poush
Emmett Enslow
Salt Lake City
D A. Enslow
Enslow
The
Express Company
Los Angeles
California
American Falls
Idaho
Emmet
O. B. Lusk
Pete T. Paton
Blanchard & Beem
Social Events Highlight Washington Birthday Celebrations
Dr and Mrs F A Saum hosted G A R and W R to honor Washingtons birthday with seventy guests. The event featured bunting flags war stories songs and a Helen and Jay Poucher duet. Mrs E A Anderson enjoyed a surprise birthday with neighbors bringing plates and a supper. The Woodman Circle honored three members with gifts and a sack supper. St Andrews Episcopal church men host a banquet prepared by the ladies of the church with about fifty attendees.
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F. A. Saum
W. R
Washington
Helen
Jay Poucher
Saum
Woodman Circle
Fanny McCollough
Mesdames
Lillie Tucker
Esther Lambirth
Mrs. McColough
J.C. Copeland
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
PEO Ladies Celebrate 25th Anniversary with Mars Program
The P. E. O. ladies marked their twenty fifth anniversary at Mrs G W Larimer home Tuesday afternoon. A six member group presented A Trip to Mars which drew interest. Refreshments followed. The Entre Nous Club met with Miss Florence Maple Monday evening.
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G. W. Larimer
Mars
Entre Nous Club
Florence Maple
Pretty home wedding in Chariton unites Pearl A and Arthur Lundgren
Mrs. R. R. Martin hosts at northeast Chariton on Wednesday evening as Miss Pearl A. Martin wed Arthur Lundgren in a ceremony before seventy five guests. Rev. O. A. Elmquist officiated with Ella Lundgren playing Mendelssohn. Bride Amanda Westling sang O Promise Me and guests enjoyed a pink and white luncheon. The couple plans to live with the bride's mother.
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R. R. Martin
Northeast Chariton
Pearl A
Arthur Lundgren
O. A. Elmquist
Swedish Lutheran Church
Amanda Westling
Mendelssohn
Ella Lundgren
A. S. Lundgren
Johnson & Best
Candidates for Clerk Nominees Announced in Lucas County
George F. Carpenter and Dr. M M Perry announce Republican candidacies for district court clerk. Next term begins March 9 before Judge Anderson for three weeks with twelve docketed bankruptcy cases. Republicans caucus tomorrow in the courthouse to select delegates for the March 3 county convention. L A Owens buys Hobson Jewelry stock. Democrats set March 7 county convention. Case Corset sold at Mrs Walker's millinery.
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George F. Carpenter
M. M. Perry
Mr. Carpenter
Dr. Perry
Lucas County
Anderson
First National Bank
Chariton
Court House
L. A. Owens
Hobson Jewelry and Music Co
Daisy Kurtz Royce dies at 33 in Creston
Daisy Kurtz Royce wife of H D Royce of Chariton died at her Creston home last Thursday night at 10 40 following an attack of grippe and congestion of the lungs. Funeral from M E church Creston, burial at Graceland. She leaves a husband three children Mildred Marion and Paul parents two sisters Lillian and Mrs Baxter and a brother A S Kurtz Albia. Daisy born Feb 12 1875 lived in Chariton, worked as a compositor at the Patriot office, married in 1892, moved to Creston in 1897 where Royce worked for Western Union Telegraph Company.
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Daisy Kurtz Royce
H. D. Royce
M.R. Kurtz
Chariton
Creston
M. E
Graceland Cemetery
Mildred
Marion
Paul
S. Baxter
Lillian
A. S. Kurtz
Albia
Daisy Kurtz
the Patriot Office
H. D Royce
Royce
Western Union Telegraph Company
Mrs Lucy Miller obituary notes birth in North Argyle and Chariton life
Mrs Lucy Miller born March 28 1831 in North Argyle New York later lived in Chariton Iowa. She married Dr John Miller of Lacona died November 9 1897 returned to Chariton 1899 lived with nephew Edward Gow died February 21 1908 funeral held at United Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev M G Munn and Rev N Evans.
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Lucy Gillis
North Argyle
N. Y
David Gow
Chariton
John Miller
Lacona
Iowa
Miller
Edward Gow
United Presbyterian Church
Christ
Lucy
M. G. Munn
N. Evans
The
Bates Celebrates Eightieth Birthday in Chariton
B F Bates marked his eightieth birthday with a six o clock dinner hosted by his daughters Mrs Mary Kuhns of Chicago and Mrs Gussie Buchanan. Sixteen close friends attended a three course meal around a center cake with eighty candles. He is a longtime respected Chariton resident and well wishes flowed for many more happy events.
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B. F. Bates
Mary Kuhns
Chicago
Gussie Buchanan
Bates
Chariton
Remembrance and Local Happenings in Chariton and Nearby
Obituary notes the death of Mrs. Sarah Leffler Edwards after an operation in Los Angeles on February 19. Her funeral was held on a holiday and her ashes will be brought to Omaha for interment. The piece mentions her husband E. E. Edwards and long-time Chariton residency, now in California. It also reports travel disruptions when No 8 passengers were stranded in Chariton as southbound and north branch trains did not wait, angering riders. A. B. Tansey resigns Weldon band director post to move to Red Cloud, Nebraska, with the Chariton Orchestra planning to miss his leadership. J. B. Enslow of Derby visits Chariton with wife ill, planning to seek warmer climate.
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Sarah Leffler Edwards
Los Angles
Omaha
Chariton
Russell
A. B. Tansey
Weldon
Red Cloud
Neb
Tansey
Chariton Orchestra
J. B. Enslow
Derby
Patriot
Liability and possible receivership at First National Bank
The treasury department, led by Judge Vincent, weighs liability of Mrs. Mallory and Mrs. Thayer as bank directors for careless handling of affairs. A settlement is being negotiated. Preferred claims will be pursued in federal court to consolidate trials and reduce costs. Senator J. H. Jamison of Osceola may become permanent bank receiver.
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Mallory
Thayer
First National Bank
Judge Vincent
Treasury Department
Vincent
J. H. Jamison
Osceola
Russell State Bank Organized
The Russell State Bank was formally organized Monday with officers: President J. N. Jefferies Vice President C. D. Smith Cashier P. A. Rockey Directors J. N. Jefferies C. D. Smith J. Q. Werts O. A. Evans P. A. Stech Jas. F H. McKinley and D. L. Murrow. The defunct bank’s room and fixtures were bought from Brandon heirs for 5200 to be added to a 25000 capital stock held by 25 stockholders. The bank is expected to open by April 1.
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Russell State Bank
J. N. Jefferies
C. D. Smith
P. A. Rockey
J.Q. Werts
O. A. Evans
P. A. Stech
Jas. F H. McKinley
D. L. Murrow
Russell Bank
Brandon
Company H Inspected Next Week
All members of Company H are warned to be ready for inspection on Thursday March BS 1908 at 7 30 p m No leave of absence is allowed except disabilities certified by the company surgeon which render the soldier unfit for duty Absences other than on furlough will be reported as absence without leave By order of the commanding officer Raymond B Leland 1st Sgt Co H 55th Inf t
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Raymond B Leland
H. 55Th
Infant Daughter Dies Sudden in Chariton
The Lundgren home reports the death of infant Mau rine Lundgren aged 2 months 24 days found by parents Wednesday morning. Cause unknown but suspected strangulation. Funeral by Rev. Wells at the Christian church this afternoon at two, burial in Chariton cemetery. Parents express deep sympathy.
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Alfred Lundgren
Maurine
Rev. Wells
Christian Church
Chariton
Fireman Cut by Bursting Water Glass
Charles Allison son of James Allison of this city, a railroad fireman, was severely cut last Friday at St Joseph when a water glass burst on the engine. A piece of glass struck him and cut a three inch gash under his chin requiring five stitches.
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Charles Allison
James Allison
St. Joseph
Sprained Wrist and Civil War Veteran’s Visit Highlight Chariton News
Mrs. Beller sprained her left wrist after a Friday fall. O J Prindley of Stratton Nebraska, visiting old friends in Chariton, formerly Melrose resident, Civil War veteran, inquires after comrades including Col Dungan. He notes ties to G H Ragsdale and W Maple. Harvey Ford, former Lucas County resident, is county treasurer. Mr. and Mrs. Seldon King moved from near Russell to Chariton and reside in the G Js house on East Court Avenue. Seth Peterson and A G Arvidson spent Wednesday with Mrs. Beller.
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O.J. Prindley
Stratton
Neb
Chariton
Melrose
Sixth Town Infantry
Col. Dungan
G. H. Ragsdale
W. Maple
Prindley
Hitchcock County
Nebraska
Harvey Ford
Lucas County
Seldon King
Russell
G Js
East Court Avenue
Chi
Seth Peterson
Spent
A. G
Arvidson
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Cannon
Congress
Hardwick
Georgia
Giddings
Sumner
Seward
House of Representatives
Boutelle
Joe Cannon
United States
Joe
Connecticut
William P. di
Eugene Hale
Maine
Alexander H Stephens
William B. Morrison
Ilinois
William 8. Holman
Indiana
Lucius Q. ©. Lamar
Mississippi
Richard P. Bland
Missouri
Fernando Wood
New York
Samuel J. Randall
Pennsylvania
Roger Q. Mills
Texas
Senators Hale
William P. Frye
Senator Allison
Allison
Tom
Elijah Lewis
Shelton—Clouse
Chariton Man
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
Christian Woman’s Board of Missions ‘of the Christian Church
Spencer
Poush
Mrs. Daisy Royce
Mrs
Lucy Miller
Chas
Floke
Co. H
Maurine Lundgren
B. B. Beller
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