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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
4
The community discusses the Chariton Chautauqua plans with music, lectures, and wild animal exhibits. Local families attend church events and social gatherings, farmers harvest, and residents note Rev. Sloan's upcoming sermon and growing preparations for the season.
Lucas J. D. Clark Dan Batton and Morgan Lewis of Avery spent Sunday with families. Mrs Will Lowe and daughter of Chariton visited last week with Mrs Kelley. Fred Dixon, hurt in Cleveland No 4 mines four months ago, is able to work and left for Smoky Hollow. Miss Mary Sable returned to Albia after a visit with parents. Anna Ferry and Golda Sylvira visiting Chariton summer school spent Sunday with parents north of town. Martha Haley visiting Woodburn this week. J M Stoke went to Oskaloosa on business. James Dixon returned from Saylorville for a few days with wife Mary Clark employed at Chariton. Warner & Baker invoicing stock. Kate Chaney returned from Illinois. Chautauqua opens at Chariton soon. attend at least one day. McGee Bros bailing hay east of town. Presbyterian Aid Society entertained by Mrs Preston Leech. Whooping cough widespread among children. Helen Rogers returned from Pleasantville. Consider attending Chautauqua Tuesday for Capt Richmond Hobson lecture and Jubilee Singers on Sunday.
Local notices report families visiting relatives, theater and church events, and plans for the Chariton Chautauqua opening August 4. Euridice, A company dinner, and several travels to Ottumwa Indianapolis and Des Moines are noted along with multiple visits from Russell and Russell-area residents.
Last week featured visits among families around Union including Mrs. O G Herron Mrs H Herron and Mrs Iria Hodson dining at Frank Hickman home. Neighbors planned a Union quarterly meeting August 9 1908 with a basket dinner inviting all.
Local residents anticipate attendance at the Chautauqua in Chariton starting August 4 for six days. Social visits span Lacona to Oakley with relatives and friends. a 21st birthday surprise for Archie Mumford drew about ninety guests. several travel between Lacona Oakley and Des Moines for visits.
In Olmitz crops need rain and locals plan to attend the Chariton Chautauqua from August 4 to 9 hearing top speakers and singers. Lem Morton, recently injured, is reported to be recovering well. Some residents attended Cole Glenn church services. Ella Swanson visits Osceola relatives.
L M Ruggles of Reasoner Iowa testifies doctors said consumption but after using Foley's Honey Tar his hemorrhages and chest pain stopped and his lungs grew sound again. Beaman and Patton.
A brief note hints at the weekly inter ocean publication delivering global news while promising local updates. It mentions special reporting and a focus on broad events beyond the local scene.
Sunday events note Vera Johnston staying with Whitlatch and Vera Witt set to teach at the Belinda school this year. Several families, including Byers McAfee Shutters and Stanger, are mentioned visiting or staying with relatives. others report minor accidents and plans for a community ice cream supper.
Whitebreast J M Hospelhorn and wife visited W S Long two miles east of Chariton on Monday while Long remains seriously ill. Jim Roberts wife and two children traveled to Ottumwa Friday to stay with relatives. Grace Gillaspey celebrated eighteenth birthday with about thirty five friends last Friday. M F Roberts and family spent Sunday evening at Walter Blankenburgs. J M Hospelhorn hosted Stant Hooper and wife and J M Troxel with family as guests. Mrs Wm Douglass traveled to Des Moines Wednesday for a visit.
Ollie Belle Freshour infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Freshour died at their home in Illinois July 11 1908 aged seven weeks. After a brief service she was laid to rest in Mt Pleasant cemetery. The parents three brothers and one sister mourn her death. James Robinson and daughter Edith were in Chariton on business. Rev Pearson will preach in Oakley next Saturday and Sunday July 25. Hen ry Burgett and Earl Miksell are papering the Christian church. Many locals are mentioned in connection with visits and farm work.
Huntington West Virginia resident Rev J W Williams testifies that Foley's Kidney Remedy relieved nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble. He states he is free to say the remedy will do all that is claimed and endorses its effectiveness. Beaman and Patton are presented in the advertisement.
Unclaimed letters listed by Postmaster Bonham include Joseph Havard William Hamilton J W Kern Mary McCormick Wm Moore John Bass Jen Armstrong G W Carter R A Hrsselquist and others. notes mention delays in treatment for a kidney ailment and possible Foley remedy for irregularity.
In Lucas County Iowa August Term 1908 Bessie Mitchell files a petition in district court alleging wilful desertion for over two years. The defendant is summoned to appear and defend by noon of the next term beginning at Chariton Iowa on August 31 1908 or default will be entered and a decree rendered.
All persons indebted to Lockwood on jewelers are requested to call and settle at once. Lockwood & Son.
Market notes from Chariton listing prices for cows hogs and cattle. Also shows oats corn rye wheat timothy and clover seed per bushel with current price indicators and general agricultural commodity trends.
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