Derby Pioneer Mary Sires Dies After Illness at Home
Mary Sires early Wayne county settler died at her Derby area home last Friday after a brief illness of pneumonia and heart trouble. Born Mary Fitzer in 1823 Ohio she moved with her family to Indiana then to Iowa in 1865 with George Sires. They raised eight sons and three daughters with several relatives listed as survivors. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon. Interment at Fitver cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sires
Wayne County
Derby
Mary Fitzer
Lawrence County
Ohio
Cass County
Indiana
George Sires
Sires
Alexander
Mira
John
Kansas City
Bruce
Plainview
Neb
Robert
Marshalltown
James
Camden
Earnest Wyatt
Andrew Henry
H. McGill
Ray
Great Bend
Kansas
E. Henry
Wheat shipments and local visits noted in Chariton area
Whitebreast Center L C Krutsinger and son brought two loads of wheat to the Columbia mill last Wednesday. Center schoolhouse repairs are underway. Andrew Noble and family visited O F Swanson Sunday afternoon. W T Vincent and son John attended a sale near Derby last Saturday. Joseph McBride was ill late last week but improving. W S Long, wife and son Max visited with Mrs George Bennett and family south of Chariton last Thursday. George Bowers is sawing wood this week. Marion Roberts and wife returned from Van Wert last Thursday. O F Swanson and wife hosted his sisters Mrs Starkey and Mrs Peterson and their children of Lucas last Sunday. Mrs E P Brightwell and son Ewing of Chariton visited J M Hespelhorn Saturday night. Mrs Jessie Landis went to Elmer Stafford's south of Chariton Monday to visit Arthur Landis who has grippe. Mrs W S Long spent Tuesday at Richard Brown's in English township. Miss Gwen Long accompanied her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Krutsinger
Smith
Columbia
Center
Andrew Noble
O. F. Swanson
W. T. Vincent
John
Derby
Joseph McBride
W. S. Long
Max
Sistter
George Bennett
Chariton
George Bowers
Marion Roberts
van Wert
Starkey
Peterson
Lucas
E. P. Brightwell
Ewing
J. M. Hespelhorn
Jessie Landis
Elmer Stafford
Arthur Landis
W. 8. Long
Richard Brown
English Township
Gwen Long
Mary Worley
Hulbert Avas
Lacona
Plymouth Rock
Marshall Dunshee
George
Reva Sloan
Hulbert
Union
Harlan Riggs
Des Moines
Indianola
Ben Lane
Ottumwa
Hickman
Maggie Shhounkwiler
Mrs. Sargeant
Foley’s Honey and Tar Aired as Cough Remedy Promise
An old ad proclaims Foley’s Honey and Tar as a guaranteed cough remedy. It claims to stop coughs heal lungs prevent pneumonia and other serious cold complications with no opiates and a yellow package. The ad urges refunds from druggists if not cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Storie & Patton
Unclaimed Letters Listed By Postmaster
Postmaster lists unclaimed letters including Samuel Brill Leslie Powes Dr I H Phillips Alvin Smith James Sears Oleda Taylor Robert Traney Mrs Etta Dixon Audrey Smith Soprotiia M White and R A Hasselquist. Patriot payment noted: twenty five cents for three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Brill
Leslie Powes
I. H. Phillips
Alvin Smith
James Sears
Oleda Taylor
Robert Traney
Sunday visits and community notes from Chariton area
Alfred Gardner and family spent Sunday with Thomas Graves and family. Several residents attend church activities with Rev Sloan of Tudiana as pastor for the year. Local folks report weddings, travels, illnesses, and farm work, including barley and hay deliveries, sawmilling, and various visits across Lacona Chariton and Des Moines.
Friend to Friend. The rapier recommendations of people
A fragmented piece discusses peer guidance and sharp suggestions, likely exploring how individuals advise one another on choices or actions. The text hints at social influence, wit, and concise counsel among acquaintances.
Russell Area News Roundup With Local Familiars
Mrs Ruth Latham underwent appendicitis surgery in Ottumwa with Dr Buzzard present. Funeral services for Andy Egbert held in Russell after death at Ottumwa Hospital. Rev Soxe aiding revival in Leon. Presbyterian pulpit filled by Rev Coons. Maude Bennett returns to Oklahoma. Progress Club elects officers led by Walter McKinley. Mrs Margaret Aldrich improves after illness. Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Stacy. Miss Mae Jenkins plans next meeting with Walter McKinley residence. Numerous short notes on visits, travels, and local happenings around Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Latham
Ottumway
Buzzard
J. LaFavre
Avery
Andy Egbert
Monroe County
Ottumwa Hospital
Rusgell
Soxe
Leon
Coons
Presbyterian’ ‘Church
Maude Bennett
Oklahoma
Progress Club
Mae Jenkins
Walter McKinley
Buzard
Lee
Harriet DeLano
A. Soxé
Misses Mae Jenkins
Ethel Cassity
Margaret Aldrich
Ladies Aid Society of the
Presbyterian Church
Ed Hill
Robert
Cleveland figures host gathering for local charity event
Blanche DeLong and Jodie Cleveland entertained guests in an evening at the home of L trust. The event benefited kidney and bladder disease sufferers, with attendees from the area offering support and donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche
DeLong
Jodie
Elder
Svening
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marion McPherridge
George Airy
LeRoy
John Airy
Ralph Brant
J. J. Taylor
Humeston
Harry Patton
Josephine Patton
George Scott
Tarkio
George Niblock
R. P. Decker
J. B. Melvin
Wilbur Melvin
Turner Sisters
The
Ladies Benevolent Society
I. C. Chapman
Robert. Mohale
Rachel Snook
Homer Cresap of
W. H. Yearnshaw
John Bowman
BE. Henry
Myra Proctor
BE. C. Kimesey
J. A. Brown
Laura Gassett
Winnie Smlczk
Corydon
Doras Slater
A. P. Buffington
Margaret
Wm. Winslow
Whitebreast
the Patriot
Ben “Hearn
Olou ‘Pent
Jear ‘Halljlay
John Bauer
Alfred Gardner
Thomas Graves
Blanche Loynacan
Georgia
Minnie McDonnell
Frank "Brewer
Charlie Overton
M E. Church
Rev Sloan
Tudiana
Sloan
George Bonebrake
Kirton
Messrs. Brewer and Gibbs
Breckenridge
Mary Mason
U. B
Ola Smith
W. A. Graves
John Brawner
J. J. Riggs
P. D. Mason
Julius Willis
Arkansas
Gunter
Jake Goodwin
John Conrad
Wisconsin
Millie
Fred Newman
A. Graves
Anderson
Lawrence Nussbaum
Texas
Stella Tickle
Arthur Jaskie
Charley Hoover
Luther Riggs
Mrs. Norris
Attica
Lucy Applegate
Halleck Baker
Clarence Riddle
Lonnie Godlove
Cumpston
Cumpaston
J. H. Stephens
Erma Carpenter
Little Son
Myrle of
Bauer
Lillie Goodwin
Joe Rader
John Carter
Adda Mullins
John Rader
Albert Offenburger
Mabel
Luella Nunsbaum
Nebraska
Allie Mullins
J.H. Stephens
Williamson Drug
Retherford
Rapier
Peo
Russell
Calbreath
Ethel Werts
Moines
Ling
O. O. Force
Harry
Keller
Albert Jenkins
Mr. Auspeck
Buseey
Cleveland
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