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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
8
Opening a new Chariton store with a full stock from E. M. Press at wholesale lows, promising to undersell Lucas county rivals. Tailoring continues with an up-to-date cutter, offering tailored suits of up-to-date woolens and workmanship unmatched, with quoted price bargains limited by space.
A long column records visits and trips of residents and relatives to and from Chariton and nearby towns. It mentions Miss Gretchen Pedigo in Russell, various relatives visiting in Indianola Ottumwa and Derby, and many travelers from Villisca, Lucas, and Des Moines. An official district court notice from August 1908 outlines a land ownership dispute involving Amos Ragsdale and Caleb Pierce with a required appearance and a four week publication.
At a June 29 1908 meeting the Charigéon City Council adopted a resolution of necessity to pave Grand Street from Court Ave to Woodlawn Ave with 42 feet width in the first block and 30 feet thereafter using concrete and vitrified brick. Costs for street and alley intersections to be borne by the city, notices to be published, and a public hearing set for August 10 1908 for objections. The document also lists a lengthy civil court notice concerning multiple named defendants and property interests in Lucas County Iowa, with partition or sale requests and attorney fees.
In 1872 a wave of diarrhoea dysentery and cholera prompted use of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It proved more successful than other treatments and, for thirty five years, maintained its record from a small beginning to wide extension.
City of Chariton Iowa approves necessity for sewer construction. Resolution directs building of nine sewer lines along alleys including alley 173. Authorized by Mayor and Council with notice to be published in a general newspaper prior to the effective date.
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