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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
4
Newbern residents hear Rev Patterson plan quarterly services and a grove basket dinner. Births, travels, visits, and illnesses fill the week with many community names like Gardner, Riggs, Moon, and Hunnerdosse. a Catholic tent program raises funds for a parsonage and Sisters school building.
North Liberty area notes report social visits farm work and small-town events. Residents like Herron Inbody Shounkwiler and Riggsare noted with family visits, land surveys, and harvests while stories mention quarantine lift at Henry Rose’s home and a near future holiness meeting near Milt Mitchell’s.
Walter McKinley and Herman Platts visited the county seat Thursday. Numerous relatives and friends from Chariton Lacona Indianola Des Moines and nearby towns visited or traveled. Church groups held meetings and fundraisers including a Baptist Benevolent Society gathering and a Presbyterian Juniors ice cream social with proceeds around 12 dollars.
Miss Anna Parkin and Mr Pearl Barger wed at the bride’s parents home with Rev Armstrong presiding. A reception followed the ceremony. The groom’s parents hosted a Monday evening reception. Numerous Derby and Chariton residents attended. Local couples announce marriages, travels, and social events with a focus on Derby and Lucas County. Mary Cornet dies near Derby. Jacob Bremer, Union township resident, passes away. Funeral services conducted by Rev Armstrong with interment in Derby cemetery.
Oakley residents share social news from Chariton area include ice cream supper earnings of 25.50 and numerous visits. Dr Dave Storie treated a sick baby at George Baker's while Stella Gillaspey hosted a quilting party and many locals visit kin and friends across Oakley and Chariton.
Osceola residents share a busy week with guests and trips. Artis Allen of Des Moines visits with her parents Tom Allen and Della Castor. Mrs Jno Coppock and daughter Lena shop in Osceola. Mrs L H Rowley visits Sioux City with her daughters. Bertha Garris visits Albia Moulton Bloomfield. Mrs Clyde Heston and Edna Lowe stop in Osceola. Irene Rudiger returns from Princeton.
Olmitz notes harvest underway. Wes Shore is sick. John Mumford and Robert Elliott bought new separators. Homer Wishart made a business call in Albia. Niseley Filliott visited Theodore Foster. Vera Johnston and Olive Wells visited Mae Edwards. Noel Cloud visited A. V. Whitlatches. B. F. Litton able to be around the house. Bird Foster visiting Hattie Johnston. Theo Buzzard of Russell visiting her uncle Carl Buzzard.
Clarence Ansley visited Sunday with Lester Myers. Mrs J M Hespelhorn and daughter spent last Friday in Warren township with her brother A H Miller. Walter Blankenburg and family were Sunday evening visitors at OC Swan 80 s. Mrs Robert Larrington and Mrs L C Krutsinger were Thursday afternoon guests at W S Long’s two miles east of Chariton. J T Vincent of Chariton spent Sunday with his parents, T Vincent. Miss Althea Stratton of Chariton is spending the week at the J M Hospel home. Rev N E Evans filled his regular appointment at Center Sunday afternoon accompanied by his daughter Miss Lewil and the Misses Anna Gibbs and Maude Teas. Beware both papers for one year at a very low rate.
L M Ruggles of Reasoner Iowa reports doctors labeled consumption but after using Foley's Honey and Tar his cough hemorrhages and lung pain stopped and his lungs grew sound. Beaman and Pat ton.
Chariton market prices for grain seeds and livestock listed by McKiveen and Elken. Cows per cwt at 2508 60, hogs per cwt 35, cattle per cwt 3 50, oats per bushel new 35, rye per bushel 22, wheat per bushel new 60 70, Timothy seed per bushel 1 60, Clover seed per bushel 0 600 900, hay per ton 10 00.
Marguerite and Helene Smith hosted a three course supper last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Patterson welcomed a new daughter. Various locals visit relatives and attend dinners. several names and households are listed among neighbors in Illinois and nearby towns. A new baby arrives at Stout home. Carrie Duckworth works for Gov Patterson.
Post office records show letters remaining unclaimed for the week ending July 18 1908. Names include W S Robertson Mrs Josie Russell H Stevens Mrs Daisy Brown Moore J M Long Mrs Hettie Davis Harry Campbell Minnie Davis Mrs Sarah Carpenter R A Hasselquist and the Post Master.
A reconciled, kind but frugal man seeks help from a friend to decline a borrower. The friend advises saying the lender is out of money. After deceiving the caller, the man worries his conscience until he plans to repay.
A visiting dramatic critic in Stratford on Shakespeare's birthday hears locals debate the poet's craft and legacy. A townsman questions the fame of Shakespeare and jokes about his writings, implying mixed perceptions of the author and his works.
An enigmatic report describes Mrs Graham, famed for house decoration, facing shock after a drink described as red ink and a chaotic scene with a frightened reaction. A doctor notes a disturbance tied to an unnamed man, allegedly enraged over interior decorating.
Fragmentary notes discuss memory training and personal faculties, reflecting on teaching, learning, and identity within a faculty setting. The text blends introspection with hints of memoir framing and European lineage references.
An elderly man asks about his burial choice as family members discuss options. The conversation touches on dying wishes and the implications of cremation versus traditional burial.
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