Judge Upholds County Bond Liability in Lucas Case
Judge Anderson ruled that the county treasurer’s record of the resolution authorizing the First National deposit made the sureties liable. Defendants Larimer and Ramsey face indemnity for county funds. two signers claim forged names. One signer is deceased, and two other names are alleged forged stamps. No decisions yet on preferred Federal claims by Judge McPherson.
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Idge Anderson
Lucas County
National Bank
W. Larimer
W. Ramsey
Board of, Supervisors
Anderson
Board of Supervisors
Mallory
Thayer
Ramsey
McPherson
Trial by Jury at St Andrew's choir plans July armory show
The St Andrew's choir will present Gilbert and Sullivan's Trial by Jury at the armory on July 30. The program follows a string of successful entertainments by the group including The Doctor of Alcantara and Cinderella. Reserved seats go on sale at Jones drug store Monday morning.
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St. Andrew's
Gilbert
Sulivan
Alcantara
Cinderilla
Priscilla
Janatha
Walter ‘Anderson
Gouileal
Hose Womey
Willie Elise Brown Peices
Clifford Hakes Poreioan
Theodore Stuart
Howard
Copend
Iases
Boys Do Life-Threatening Slide Near Railroad Wide West
Report describes boys in the extreme west near the railroad creating a dangerous rope slide from a high rope, imitating a homecoming stunt. Initial climbers held the rope with both hands, later attempting to slide by hanging from teeth as they all joined in the perilous activity for thrill and pay.
Iowa Club in Denver Decent and Thus
A fragmented Iowa club note references Denver and a claim about the entire territory of the United River, presenting unclear context and incomplete details. The readable portion hints at organizational activity but lacks coherent events or dates.
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United River
Chariton Civil Service Exam Chooses City Carriers Clerks
A Civil Service examination in Chariton tested men and three women for city mail carrier and post office clerk roles. Applicants from out of town and the surrounding country competed in arithmetic geography penmanship reading and composition with geography noted as particularly difficult. A permanent Chariton examining board will oversee future tests with Miss Florence Maple Fred Larimer and John Larson cited among clerks whose salaries were recently raised to 1000 a year or 900 respectively.
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Chariton
Ed. Lowenberg
Ottumwa
Fred Larimer
Larimer
Civil Service
Florence Maple
John Larson
Constable Wyland Quashes Suspected Crooks During Saloon Police Action
Constable Wyland faced two alleged thieves who entered Owen's Jewelry and Music Store last Saturday. The pair fought him alone until they fled, boarding a moving train. Wyland and Sheriff Gitt inger pursued. the gangster exited at the coal chute.
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Wyland
Owen’s Jewlery
Gittinger
Grover Tri- City Press launches in Grover Colorado
The Patriot reports Erle F. Lewis publishes the Grover Tri- City Press in Grover with family relocation from Chariton. The paper serves Grover Sligo Cole Carpenter and Wye and aims to build the region. Also notes the Martins join a Kentucky burlesque tour and other local business updates.
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Patriot
Grover
Tri- City
Colo
Erle F. Lewis
W. H. Lewis
Chariton
Erle
Tri- City Press
Sligo
Cole
Carpenter
Wye
Dave Martin
New York City
East
Chariton Baseball Beats Maryville Visitors In Sloppy Win
Chariton defeated Maryville on Wednesday 5 to 3 in a game marred by errors. Williams walked eight and hit three, fanning 14 with only three hits allowed. Preston of Albia struck out eight for Chariton as seven hits yielded one run.
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Maryville
Williams
Preston
Albia
Chariton
Rockefeller
Stuart
Church Groups Plan Picnics and Meetings Next Week
The Sunday School picnic of the Baptist church is set for Thursday or Friday with location announced Sunday. Presbyterian ladies host a food exchange next Saturday at Yeagles meat market. Lagrange Presbyterians discuss building a church. Baptist Benevolent Society entertained by Mrs Hawkins Friday. M E Ladies Aid meets Friday at church parlor with lunch. Farther Lights Club of the Baptist church to meet Monday night July 27 at the parsonage.
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the Baptist Church
Presbyterian Ladies
Yeagles
The
Baptist Benevolent Society
Ladies Aid ‘Society of the
M. E. Church
Club of the Baptist
Local business notes and community moves in Chariton
Roscoe Smith resigns from Adams Express to take a Des Moines collector post. Ernest Hobson and John Wishart fill vacancies. Vaudeville commitments pull Harry Hemphill from town. camp trip to Cedar Rapids precedes Alton season. Entre Nous club members tour Albia with Mrs. Rea and Mrs. Mueher. Visitors include Mrs. Dennis Freeland’s daughter from Seattle. Sherman Miller reports cattle sales in Chicago with strong market. St Andrew’s choir benefit and other civic items noted amid travels of Kestlers and local residents.
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Roscoe Smith
Adams Express Company
Des Moines
Ernest Hobson
Mr. Smiths
John Wishart
Alton
Illinois
Charlies
Mary
Freeland
Joseph
Seattle
Washington
Dennis
Mollie
Margaret
Death Notice and Local Happenings in Chariton
John T. Williby died at his Chariton home on July 18 1908 at age 52 with dropsy of the heart. Funeral was July 19 from the Presbyterian church with Rev. W. S. McCullagh. interment in Brownlee cemetery Dawedee. Williby born March 22 1856 in Pennsylvania. survived by five children Clarence Ernest Pearl Guy and Mrs May Johnson. aged father George Williby. three brothers and one sister. Also notes job changes for F. Atopy and Harry Foster with Chariton as headquarters.
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John T. Williby
Chariton
W. S. McCullagh
Presbyterian Church
Brownlee
Dawedee
Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Fisher
Kate
Vick ‘Oy
The
Beaved
Hess
Co H Rifle Team Named for Des Moines Practice
Captain Bell selects rifle team to compete in target practice in Des Moines after camp. Members include Sergeant L A Hasselquist, Captain Wm Bell, Sergeant Frank Shaffer, Musician Ernest Schotte, Corporal Charles Benjamin, Private Roy Fuller, 1st Alternate Ralph Van Dyke, 2nd Alternate. Team aims to improve on last year with scores above 80 and rank among the best.
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Bell
Des Moines
L. A. Hasselquist
Wm. Bell
Frank Shaffer
Ernest Schotte
Charles Benjamin
Roy Fuller
arEossl
Ralph van Dyke
Ice Cream Supper to Benefit Chariton Baseball Team
An ice cream supper at the courthouse park Saturday evening aims to raise funds for the Chariton baseball team. Boosters, both women and men, promote the event with hopes of strong community support. tea cream and cake will be served.
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Court House
Chariton
Almost Drowned Woman Saved at Reservoir Splash
Mrs. Grover Fluke nearly drowned Sunday afternoon at the reservoir. Timely aid came from H D Stephens who swam to her, grabbed her, and pulled her to safety. Mr and Mrs Pluk and Mr and Mrs George Mart joined a bathing group on the east side. Mrs Fluke stepped into a deep hole, sank, and could not swim until Stephens rescued her.
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Mart
Stephens
Rit
Congressional Com Committee Meeting Held in Creston
The Republican Congressional Committee of the 8th Iowa District met in Creston on Tuesday with full attendance from each county. Lucas County was represented by W. J. Marshall Russell A Andersson and H D Copeland H G Latimer Li F P Maple and R A Hasselquist. The body reported harmony and expressed thanks in a brief acknowledgment.
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Iowa
Creston
Sii
Lucas
W. J. Marshall
Russell
A. Andersson
HD. Copeland
H. G. Latimer
Li. FP
Maple
R. A. Hassélquist
Political Parties Decline Corporate Money for Campaigns
The text reports that Mr. Bryan and Mr. Taft announce contributions will be rejected from corporations. Voters nationwide are urged to donate directly to the candidate and party to fund the national campaign year. The Patriot will forward contributions to the Republican National Committee and others.
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Bryan
Tafth
Presiden
Lucas
Taft
Good Theatre Company Opens With Large Crowds
The Good Theatre Company opened to nightly crowds as Chase Lister’s production drew significant word of mouth, expanding to another location to accommodate the demand.
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Ané
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