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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
5
A fragmented report notes a new regulation intended to curb real abuses and promote fairness. It references progress, lessons from previous experience, and the involvement of workers such as printers and carpenters in supporting effective implementation.
A morning fire in the Mocecord office between 3 and 4 o'clock damaged eight buildings and a dog reportedly saved Mrs Heaton. Losses include drug stock and household goods at 8 08 Carr totaling 4000 with 300 insured, harness shop at Frank Wolf 2000 with 600 insured, two Duggan buildings 2500 with 1600 insured, Beary Lucht restaurant 600 with 500 insured, Coleman two empty buildings 600 with 250 insured, Melrose, Récord and dwelling 3600 with 2000 insured, Maltby harness shop 1000 with 500 insured, Griffin wagon factory 500 no insurance, Stone estate two buildings 8000 with 2000 insured, Carmidy drugs 500 no insurance, OBrien law library 600 with 3200 insured, OConner Hotel Western 1000 with 500 insured, Thompson general store 400 no insurance.
Subscriber Harvey of Trenton Nebraska records dues payments to Hitchcock County Treasurer for the Patriot newspaper. Names Evan Lewis of Lincoln Town John Long Cedar Township John Sanger carrier FB No 7 and Johannes Mauk Whitebreast Township appear among long time supporters, some spanning decades in family homes since the first issue.
Hon. BE Carroll of Davis County, present State Auditor, announced in his home paper for the Republican nomination for governor subject to the primary. He is completing his third term as State Auditor after years as state senator and former editor of the Davis County Republican. He has often accepted nominations for representative and other offices when his party was in the minority. He served satisfactorily as auditor and may gain strong support as governor candidate.
Lacona bank, following the First National Bank of Chariton failure, has settled all claims and plans to reopen soon. The town of Lacona hopes for continued growth by maintaining honest banking practices.
The newly organized Company H basketball team traveled to Fairfield Friday night and defeated the town team 47 to 10. The game showed the visitors' strong offense and tight defense throughout the match.
The Post Office Department sets new policy ending weekly newspaper dispatch to subscribers over a year in arrears after January 1. Publishers urge prompt arrears settlement by Patriot subscribers. Those unable to pay may prepay for a year in advance or discontinue by January 1, 1908 with cash payment. Lewis Publishing Co. Chariton Iowa.
Rumors of changes in Chariton National Bank control were confirmed on Tuesday afternoon. H. D. Copeland was elected president to succeed T. D. Penick, who after forty six years in Chariton commerce and banking chose to retire. Penick came to Chariton in 1863, helped found Manning and Penick Bank, and watched it become Chariton National in 1901. He will spend his remaining years away from the heavy burdens of leadership.
The Iowa 1907 law updates extend terms for several Chariton councilmen and alter city government structure. No March city election will be held. terms for B R Van Dyke, B Oppsnheimer, H H Larimer extend to 1909, while D Neath Ward and two at large terms end 1909. Mayor D P Gonnell’s term ends in 1909.
Percy Copeland of Paulding Ohio elected assistant cashier of the new National Bank at Paulding. He will serve as a director and is the eldest son of Elijah Copeland of Chariton. Copeland has lived in Paulding for seventeen years and is married to Lula Smith formerly of Chariton. The bank postponed officer elections until next Monday.
Mrs. Thos Gay and children express appreciation for friends and neighbors sympathy during illness and death of husband and father Thomas Gay. William Bingaman and sister Mrs Roll led an extended visit to Hardensburg Indiana for a month visiting sister cousins and friends. They returned January 15 and enjoyed the visit though Mrs Roll was taken ill before the trip home.
Rev Munn of the U P church and Rev Evans of the M E church representing the Chariton ministerial association protested to Superintendent Johnson about high school pupils dancing at class parties. The vote on the issue finished 24 in favor of dancing and two against. Johnson noted that teachers and the school board have no right to regulate the matter, leaving it to pupils and parents to adjust.
The notice states a curfew at 9:00 pm requiring anyone under 16 to go home unless with a parent or guardian. Mayor Connell urges parental cooperation to keep streets safe and orderly.
Mrs W Brown of Lincoln township departed Tuesday night for Springfield Illinois to be with her son Arch Johnston who lies very ill with pneumonia. Johnston, a member of Johnston Hatcher Co, recently lost a large department store in a Springfield fire. He once clerked in JE Brown’s shoe store and is well known in Chariton among the younger set where he was very popular.
Chariton residents, facing a recent bank failure impact and tight finances, organize a 250 ticket booster banquet in late month under Noxall Club auspices. Tickets cost one dollar, with men inviting women, speakers to address town welfare and county resources, and local farmers urged to attend.
H D Copeland of Chariton endorses a national guaranteed deposit scheme, noting Oklahoma already adopted it and Congress debates it. He argues it would curb bank runs, protect depositors, and suggests the system will be adopted soon despite constitutional questions and required exams.
The Eastern Star lodge installed officers on Tuesday evening led by W M Mrs. E. S. Winslow. Officers named include Ada Olonse as A M and W P, Ada Olonse as W K, Laura Gow as Sec, Ruth Boyles as Tres, Thos Patton as Chaplain, Joseph Thorpe as Con, Roseburg and Adah Mrs EBW Drake, Ruth Mrs George Taylor, Esther Mrs Buiza Melville.
Thomas Gay, age seventy one, died last Thursday in Chariton. He suffered from Bright’s disease and gangrene, funeral at M E church conducted by ministers Evans and McCullagh, interment in Chariton cemetery. Adellah Spiker, 68, died of cancer at home. services held at Christian church with Dr. J Fred Spiker Jr present. Aurelius Culbertson died near Chariton. funeral at family home with Rev Be McCullagh, interment in Chariton cemetery.
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