Chariton Organizes Fall Festival and Homecoming Plans
Local Patriots urge forming a permanent committee to organize Chariton’s annual Home Coming. Proposals include live stock shows country fair school exhibits and entertainment with speakers from Ames College and notable figures possible. The goal is to mobilize an organizing group quickly and plan attractions for broad appeal.
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Chariton
the Patriot
Ames College
Lucas County Shorthorn Breeders Association
Taft
Bryan
Beveridge
Guv
Theatrical Attraction Coming to Chariton This Week
Chariton residents will have access to live professional theatre as the Chase-Lister dramatic company opens a week long engagement in an open air pavilion on the south west corner of the square. The troupe brings scenery band and orchestra and will perform Rip Van Winkle East Lynne Hazel Kirke and similar dramas to Albia last week the company was praised by the press. Pennsylvanian Elli Larkin of Liberty Township walked ten miles home in cold weather to visit the event.
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Chariton
Chase-Lister ‘Dramatic Company
van’ ‘Winkle
Hazel. Kirke
Albia
Engineer Sam Long Killed on Beverly Bridge Railway Incident
Engineer Samuel Ry Long, 29, of St Joseph, was found dead on the beams of a bridge north of Beverly Junction Missouri after his Work train approached Waldren. Long left St Joseph Monday at 4 am pulling a work train. presumed to have fallen from the tender area near the bridge as the train neared Beverly. Remains brought to Chariton and interred at Russell.
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Sam Long
Burlington Railroad
Samuel Ry Long
T. J. Long
Russell
Beverly Junction
Long
St. Joseph
Burlington
St.Joseph
South Ninth Street
Waldren
Beverly
Chariton
New Presbyterian Church to Rise in Southern Iowa by November
Johnson and Best contractors push completion of the white limestone church on the 1868 brick site. Cost is about 20000 dollars with a central dome, aiming for occupancy by early November. The project signals local enterprise and progress for the community. A separate note reports a boy sustaining a deep head wound from a porch fall at the Mallory home, needing stitches.
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Presbyterian
Johnson and Best
Iowa
Lion
Mallory
McCollough and Co Launch July Stock Reduction Sale
McCollough and Co started their annual July stock reduction sale on Tuesday. The store offers all items except Butterick patterns and thread at cut prices, drawing eager crowds and proving the power of right kind newspaper advertising for a popular dry goods firm.
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McCollough & Co
Palestine man reports thriving business and family updates
Ralph Field of Palestine Texas visits friends in the north to sell Elberta peaches, claiming five car loads found buyers. He says business in Palestine and surrounding areas is booming and notes his parents are well in their new home. His brother Logan plans to move to Houston to manage a wallpaper store. The Lyric theatre promotes a Passion Play moving pictures show this Friday to Sunday, colored by hand, as part of a clearing sale for a new firm opening with fresh stock.
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Ralph Field
Palestine
Texas
North
Logan
Houston
Sugden
Lyric
Moving Picture Theatre
Patriot
Andi
Algo
Christ
Local Church Groups Host Meetings and Civic Talks
Various church groups in Chariton hold gatherings this week including the Swedish Mission and M E Lucas societies, St Andrew's parish picnic at Ilion, and midweek prayer classes. Civic concerns about unsafe sidewalks are raised as city orders to repair walks are largely ignored. Rev. Nathan Evans resigns as M E pastor, to be replaced by A H Lathrop from Hood River, Oregon for health and climate reasons. The St Andrew’s choir and church talents will stage a production at the Armory, with Chariton Chautauqua promotions and notable speakers like Capt Hobson and Opie Read listed for August attractions.
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Nathan. Evans
M. E
Evans
A. H. ‘Lathrop
Hood River
Oregon
Chariton
Tmay
Vans
St.’ Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Armory
Chautauqua
Json*Hobson
Merrinine
L. McNutt
Opie
Social Event Notes From Local Ladies Gathering
A group of Misses including Bess Farley Octavia Beller Hattie Press Anna Deneen Nina Lutz Georgella Bevan Gertrude Lyons Hazel Scott Marie Nisewender Helen McGaughey Olive Smoot Fern Mary Reibel Lois Penick Blanthe Cottingham Ella Feters May Hughes Mable Stafford and Grace Gittinger enjoyed a Friday morning outing to slab castle with breakfast and supper, reporting a jolly good time. Miss Hattie Press hosted a house party for Ly Antaan Club from Wednesday evening, with attendees Helen McGaughey Georgella Beyan Iona Ensley Clara Shaffer Audrey Cowan Helen Boyles Fern Reibel Octavia Beller Grace Mabel Gittinger and a Wednesday picnic supper.
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Bess Farley
Octavia Beller
Hattie Press
Anna Deneen
Nina Lutz
Georgella Bevan
Gertrude Lyons
Hazel Scott
Marie Nisewender
Helen McGaughey
Olive Smoot
Fernand Mary Reibel
Adda Swift
Lois Penick
Blanthe Cottingham
Ella Fetters
May Hughes
Mable Stafford
Mabel
Grace Gittinger
Slab Castle
Ly Antaan Club
Georgella ‘Beyan
Iona Ensley
Clara Shaffer
Audrey Cowan
Helen Boyles
Fern Reibel
Grace
Mabel ‘Gittinger
Miss Florence Maple Hosts Twenty at Complimentary Evening
Miss Florence Maple entertained about twenty young people on Wednesday evening in honor of guest Miss May Lucas of Kearney Nebraska. The party moved to the Noxall Club for dancing then returned to the Maple home for a two course luncheon.
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Florence Maple
May Lucas
Kearney
Nebraska
Noxall
Maple
Social luncheon for Mrs. Mucie's sister in Burlington
Misses Mollie and Margaret Freel entertained friends at a noon luncheon on Friday. Guests included Senator and Mrs. J. H. Jamison, Dr. and Mrs. F. W. Sells of Osceola, and Miss Electa Robbins of Burlington, visitors from out of town.
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Mollie
Margaret
Freel
W. F. Mucie
Seattle
Washington
J. H. Jamison
F. W.sells
Osceola
Electa Robbins
Burlington
Class of 1883 Remnant Hosts Evening with Gow
The remnant of the class of 1883 spent Monday evening with Mrs. L. M. R. Gow to talk over old school days. Present beside the hostess were Mrs. Rose Muehe of Seattle Washington Miss Fanny Courtleyow and Miss Mollie Freel. Dainty refreshments were served.
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L. M. R. Gow
Rose Muehe
Seattle
Washington
Fanny Courtleyow
Mollie
Social events and gatherings noted in local society column
Mesdames Fred Updike and Carl Lindquist hosted a stork shower at Mrs. James Hicman’s home with sewing activities. Newton Carson hosted a moonlight picnic Wednesday evening for friends. Fortnightly Thimble Club members attended a moonlight picnic hosted by Mrs. J. R. Bennett. Mrs. J C. G. Kirk gave a 6:30 dinner Tuesday complimentary to Mrs. F. W. Sells. Jessie McIntire entertained music pupils at a lawn picnic Tuesday. Impromptu Club guests were welcomed by Mrs. J. H. Darrah. Zeta Epsilon Chi Club met Monday with Mrs. Homer Caughlan. Annual encampment of the 55th Regiment Iowa National Guard, Col. d. ae ingot commanding, noted.
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J CG. R. Kirk
F. W.sells
Osceola
Jessie. McIntire
55Th’ “Regiment
Iowa
National Guard
Col
D. Ae Ingot
Lockwoods Sell Chariton Jewelry Store After 44 Years
After forty four years in Chariton the Lockwoods sold their jewelry stock to Crane Bros. of Mt. Pleasant who will take possession August 1. The Lockwoods will move to Peoria Ill. to join American Self Lighting Lamp Co. G A Lockwood will be vice president and son J E Lockwood treasurer and manager. The couple hope ill health will ease and Mrs Lockwood will gain strength. Their Chariton business began in 1864 and grew into one of Iowa’s finest jewelry establishments.
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Chariton
Lockwoods
Crane Bros
Mt. Pleasant
The
Peoria
Ill
American
Thewond Sr
Lockwood
the Lockwoods
Phil. Hahn
Iowa
J. E. Lockwood
Mt‘Pleasant
Chariton Baseball Notes Preview and Results
The Chariton team faces Knoxville visiting July 27 28 noted as strong in southern Iowa. Record shows two Lamont games two wins two losses with 13 to 2 win Wednesday and 3 to 1 loss Tuesday. Swanson leaves for Charles City and Noel departs to Hopkins Bros. Des Moines Pikers failed to appear. Hiteman team to play Saturday and schedule lists Seymour and Milo games.
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Knoxville
Iowa
Chariton
Knoxville Boys
Lamont
Modern Woodmen sues First National Bank in Des Moines
The Modern Woodmen of America filed suit in federal court at Des Moines against the defunct First National Bank for 420000.49 dollars and asks return of 350000 dollars in cash deposited since December 7 1907 with interest. The filing notes the fraternal order' serious illness of W. Long.
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Woodmen
America
Des Moines
First National Bank
Iowa State Fair Opens August 20 With Six Day Race Program
The Iowa State Fair announced a late August opening on August 20 with six days of events including a six day race meet. Sacred concerts by the Liberati Concert Band and a diverse amusement lineup mark the edition as exhibitors from live stock and other sectors plan to return with top displays.
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Iowa
Liberati
Battle of Cedar Creek
Retary Simpson
Of Interest to R F D Patrons Chariton Rural Routes Notice
The post office department warns Chariton area rural free delivery routes must be in acceptable condition. Postmaster urges road officials and patrons to inspect roads 1 2 3 4 and report neglect. Summer season preparation requested to ensure uninterrupted rural delivery and avoidance of withdrawal of service.
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Chariton
Cedar Rapids Gazette Highlights Redpath System
A Cedar Rapids daily profile notes The Redpath System as a leading town daily operation in the city. It commends the company for its well executed efforts and impact on local journalism.
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Cedar ‘Rapids
Lucas County P Dox Books and Miscellaneous (pi
The fragmentary note references Lucas County and a miscellaneous docket or records list including judges clerks and related items. It reads as an archival entry with unclear scope and missing details for a full report.
Fragmentary Notice From A Local Page Harbors Partial Details
Readable fragments describe a local public notices item with unnamed parties and unclear dates. The text hints at an action by a local authority but lacks sufficient specifics to identify parties or deadlines.
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Tapi
the New Presbyterian Church
A.B. Dorn
M. Press
Learing
Chariton Vs
Hitemah
Young Ladies Aid Society of the
Swedish Mission Church
Anna Anderson
Lydia Rahmgten
Lillie Blomstrand
Ladies Aid Society
M. E. Church of
St. Andrew's
Ilion
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
Epworth League
A.pic
E. O
Lincoln
the Baptist Benevolent Bodisty
Mesdames Chapman and Steele
J. R. ‘Bennett
Zeta’ Epsilon Chi
Homer
Caughlan
Lockwoods Sell Jewelry Store
Baseball
Margy
Hopkins Bros
Swanson
Charles’ City
Crane
Noel
Des Moines” Pikers
Pikers
Hiteman
Seymour
Milo
M. W. A. Sues
Iowa State Fair and Exposition
Lucas County
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