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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1905
Page
5
Death notices for Sara Rooker 24 of Chariton from tuberculosis at her sister Lora Bell's home. Funeral services conducted by Rev. McCullagh and Rev. Palmer, then burial at Belinda Pleasant Prairie church. Also detailed Memorial Day ceremonies by G A R and W R C with speeches, music, and tributes led by W B Barger in the absence of M L Temple.
Wiley McFadden died Saturday May 27 1905 at his daughter Mrs T F Sullivan home. Services were held Sunday at 4 30 pm conducted by Rev F B Palmer with interment at Chariton cemetery by the M W A lodge. Born May 20 1852 in Jackson County Iowa he lived in the city fourteen years and worked for the C B Q railway. He had been in poor health since last September. Survived by wife predeceased, two daughters Frances Cooney Omaha Neb and the deceased's daughter in the city William, two brothers Dan Avery and L W Kansas City Mo, and one sister Mrs Mary Perrin Albia.
William Johnson aged 27 3 14 died May 28 at his wife's grandfather Parkinson Williams south of town after a period of heart trouble. Prayer services were held at the home and a funeral at Sharon cemetery with Rev. F B Palmer preaching from the Strait text. He was born February 14 1878 in Virginia and came here twenty years ago. He leaves his mother wife and infant child seven sisters three brothers and many friends.
Anna Wood daughter of John and Katherine Wood died Friday May 26 from pneumonia and complications at age two years ten months nine days. Services by Rev CO F Ward were held at the Jease Woods home and interment followed in Chariton cemetery. Born in Chicago July 17 1902 she moved to Chariton after her mother’s death and grew up with her uncle Jesse Wood family. Her death came shortly after her father, working in Chicago, arrived too late to say goodbye.
Eliza Jacobs Allison died Monday afternoon May 29 1905 at her son James home in Chariton. Services by Rev J H Yaggy were held Wednesday at 4:30 PM with burial in Chariton Cemetery. Born January 25 1836 in Clark County Iowa she lived in Chariton most of life aside from six years in Kansas City Missouri. She married Wilson Allison forty four years ago and had nine children two of whom died in infancy. Surviving daughters Martha Rose Lulu Means Barbara Alderson and sons George Frank Ed Will and James. She suffered sciatic rheumatism followed by catarrh and was unconscious three weeks before death
Mrs. Marie Deming Kellogg dies at Pine Meadow Connecticut May 20 1905 aged 78 widow of Edward Kellogg and only surviving sister of George E Deming of this city She leaves Mr Deming the last of a seven child family two brothers and four sisters remaining.
The Rev'd Webster Hakes of Peoria Illinois has accepted the rectorship of St Andrews Parish. He will conduct services next Sunday morning at eleven and evening at eight.
The Iowa Retail Association was organized in Des Moines on the 17th and 18th of the month with A. Frankel elected president. H. G. Larimer serves as first vice president and W. E. Ensign of Mason City as second vice president.
Rev Borg travels Tuesday to Stanton for the Augustana Synod meeting. Eden near Derby hosts a new Baptist church dedication with Rev Arr Campbell delivering the dedicatory sermon. Baptist Children’s Day exercises are planned for the second Sunday in June. J P Borg to conduct services at Albert Swanson’s home Friday afternoon. C W E M Auxiliary meets June 6 at 2 30 p m at the Christian church. Three newly elected deacons to be ordained at the Baptist church Sunday morning Carson schoolhouse Sunday afternoon.
Chariton lodges announce joint memorial services for deceased brothers on Sunday June 11 with assembly at Pythian Temple at 230 pm. Activities include services at First Baptist Church at 230 pm led by Rev Palmer, a cemetery march, graveside decorations, sacred concert by the Chariton band, and a program of readings addresses and music led by Master of Ceremonies C T Brant and E 8 Wells.
George and Lulu Grimes lost their house four miles west of Lucas when a noon Friday fire engulfed the building. Grimes, trapped upstairs, was rescued by a hired man. the family saved only four chairs and their clothing. The couple will rebuild, living in tents in the interim, with Miss Grimes shopping in the city.
In the Des Moines intercollegiate meet Charlie Copeland of Ames placed third in the hundred yard dash, narrowly missing second to Huff of Grinnell. Hamilton of State Normal won in 10.85 seconds as Ames finished fourth. State University took first, Grinnell second, Drake third, with about five thousand spectators noting Grinnell’s surprise strong showing.
A county Democratic Club gathering is planned in Chariton in the assembly room of the courthouse on Tuesday June 6 at 2 p m. Former congressman Walt Butler will speak along with other local addresses. All Democrats in the county are urged to attend with friends. Committee.
At the State Eclectic Medical Society meeting in Des Moines on May 17 18 Dr Theodore Barnes was elected vice president. He presented a paper that drew praise from Des Moines papers.
Mrs C L Andrew and Mrs J H McFarland will entertain the M E Ladies Aid Society Friday afternoon in the church basement. Miss Louise Averill will supervise refreshments from F C Stanley grocery with a Shredded Wheat Luncheon menu served at three.
Last Monday marked Mildred Larimer’s third birthday with a luncheon and afternoon gathering. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Hollinger, Nelle Hollinger, John Culbertson and son Charles, Frances Blanchard, and Mrs Larimer hosted and gifted the child who will recall the celebration.
Misses Margaret Johnson and Myrtle Scott entertained the graduating class at the Johnson home Friday evening. The house was decorated in red and white the class colors and refreshments followed this color scheme. Games music and school reminiscences contributed to the enjoyable evening.
W P Beem and family with Clarence Blake and families and Mies May Waynick and W B Beem visited Slab Castle Saturday afternoon and stayed several days. The banking force arrived Monday and Tuesday mornings, returning in the evening. the group reported a most delightful outing.
Mr and Mrs R A Proudfit hosted a week end party with guests Renwick Hartung Ellsworth Daugherty Fred McCara and Frank Camp all of Des Moines. Monday they visited Indianola then returned. Mrs F C Stanley and Mrs W S Rea plan gatherings at the Stanley home next week. The Concordia Society of the Lutheran church meets at C W Johnsons Friday. Dr and Mrs Walter Anderson hosted guests for Miss Della Runnells of Council Bluffs Tuesday. Miss Cleo Bryan hosts Yachrs Club tonight for Miss Ross Bruce of Garden Grove. Anna and Sam Young hosted a small gathering in Warren township Friday.
Mrs Eliza Melville will entertain the Baptist Ladies Society Friday afternoon.
Samuel Milton Stewart elder son of Dr and Mrs EB Stewart died after being thrown and dragged by a pony near his grandmother's farm six miles north of Chariton. He was found at the barnyard gate and died before help arrived. He was 18, born July 8, 1893, and had just completed the eighth grade. Services were held at the home and burial followed in Chariton cemetery. The family plans an extended trip to California and Washington were postponed.
Special report from Russell Indiana says Harvey Morford was hurt while laying ties between Russell and Zero. A misstrike drove a pick through his foot two inches into the tie as workers hurried to finish before an approaching train. He was cared for at home and is recovering.
The Lucas County Normal Institute will meet in the courthouse during the last week of June starting June 26. Instructors include Supt. Clifford of Council Bluffs with two illustrated lectures, Miss Kate E Palmer of Oskaloosa, Supt. Johnson of Carroll, Miss Della Courtleyaw of this city, and Supt. Rowley of Russell. State Supt. Riggs of Des Moines will lecture the evening of June 26. Further lectures will be announced later.
Miss Zoe Waughed to serves as a delegate from the Christian Endeavor society of the Christian church at the district convention held there this week.
Charles H. Goldsberry and Miss Della Runnells of Red Oak married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Goldsberry in Chariton last evening at nine. Rev. Joseph A. Russell performed the ceremony in front of close family and friends, with Harry Mills and the couple planning soon to begin housekeeping in J. L. Brown property. The couple went afterward to a dancing party and left for Council Bluffs where Mrs. Goldsberry will stay a few weeks.
Mr E M Shinn and Miss Jessie Osenbaugh of Portales New Mexico Territory married Tuesday May 23 A dinner in honor was hosted by D T Osenbaugh in Clay Center Kansas on Sunday May 28 Guests included Mr and Mrs E M Shinn Mr and Mrs J G Show of Hulen Oklahoma Mr and Mrs H E Show of Wakefield Kansas All parties are former Lucas county residents with roots traced to the county half a century ago The groom's family homesteaded near the county's south part while the bride is daughter of A J Osenhaugh of Nor wood Otter Creek township
Miss Alma Hasselquist and Mr. E. T. Tull married in Ottumwa last week and plan to reside there. Both former Warren township residents have many Chariton friends sending best wishes. sisters Ella and Emma Hasselquist attended.
Citizens urged to join as active work resumes with 25 cent annual dues. Assembly room of the Public Library building hosts meeting on Friday June 2 at eight o'clock to elect officers for the balance of the year. Jessie M. Thayer is president.
Ross Haley of Red Oak was injured Thursday night while bun m ing a freight train bound for Burlington. To escape the conductor he jumped, rolled into an embankment, and was cut by barbed wire on a hand and forehead. He reached Chariton on No. 1, found the night watch Mr. Beck, and received medical care from Dr. D. Q. Storie after Dr. Throck Morton was away.
Miss Frances Blanchard opens a watercolor studio and offers painting lessons starting Tuesday June 6 at her home two blocks east of the Swedish Lutheran Church. People may visit to view her work or arrange lessons at any time.
Mrs D B Cowes went to the agency on Monday and stayed over Memorial Day to observe the memory of her father Captain I B Love.
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