Memorial Day Observed in Chariton with Veterans Honor
Memorial Day observances in Chariton featured 62 Civil War veterans escorted to the cemetery by Company H and the G.A.R. detail, with flowers laid on graves and a later Methodist church service. Miss Marie Bowen read Gettysburg Address, Judge Horace M. Towner gave an eloquent address praising volunteer bravery and national unity, as Post Commander L. F. Maple welcomed attendees.
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Chariton
Union
W.R. C
G.A.R
Co. H
America
Marie Bowen
Lincoln
L. F. Maple
Grand Army of the Immortals
Grand ‘Army of the Republic
Horace M. Towner
Corning
Judge Towner
Greece
Iowa
Republic of the West
Sumpter
Northland
Towa
Church Notes Preview Next Sunday's Regular Organist Returns
Dr. Anderson resumes organ and choir duties after two months respite. Miss Daisy Yost assisted in his absence. Mr. Fred Larimer sang a fine baritone solo titled Just Yor Today. Services detailed for next Sunday include Bible school at 10, sermons at 11 and 8, with Children’s Day planned for the second Sunday in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Anderson
Daisy Yost
Fred Larimer
Anderson
Sunday Activities at United Presbyterian Church
The United Presbyterian Sunday school will meet next Sabbath at the usual hour with no preaching due to the pastor's absence at Albia assisting in meetings. Children’s Day will be observed with an excellent program of vocal solos duets and recitations. The Young People’s Society hosts a social at the J T Braden home this evening, and the Aid Society of the M E church will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs Emma Andrews.
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United Presbyterian
Albia
Presbyterian Church
The
Young People's Society of the
U. P. Church
J. T. Braden
Aid Society of the
M.E. Church
Emma.Andrews
Stephens Coons Tie At Home Wedding In Albia
Mr and Mrs D C Stephens of Albia announce the marriage of their daughter Wyzetta to Mr Harry B Coons set for Sunday at noon at the bride’s home 516 3rd Ave East The bride formerly Chariton resident is granddaughter of J H Stephens and Mr and Mrs James Twinam The groom known in Chariton worked at F C Stanleys grocery store Chariton people extend congratulations Also a local update notes a black face comedian Gran berry performing at Lyric with his wife in a duo act and Fletcher LaPierre presenting The Dutch Burglar and the Old Maid Captain Frank Christy of Des Moines regimental adjutant of the Fifty fifth regiment I N G was in Chariton arranging rations for the encampment this August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Stephens
Albia
Wyzetta
Harry B. Coons
3Rd Ave
Chariton
J. H. Stephens
James Twinam
F. C. Stanley
Mr. Granberry
Lyric
Fletcher & LaPierre
Frank Christy
Des Moines
Fifty-fifth Regiment
Hollinger and Larimer buy Temple lot near Herald office
Hollinger and Larimer purchase the Edward Temple lot just north of the Herald office. The 39 foot wide property has no immediate building plans. A warning is posted against hunting or trespassing on our premises northeast of town by Thos H Milnes and Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollinger & Larimer
Edward Temple
Herald Office
Thos, H. Milnes & Sons
Patriot
Milnes
Moral Uplift After War Debates and Veterans Honor
The speech traces postwar shifts from Civil War triumphs to material greed. It notes the Spanish American War as a moral renewal aimed at freeing Cuba. The judge ends with praise for fallen heroes and surviving veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plete
South
Spain
Cuba
Joint Memorial Services to Be Held Sunday
Fraternal groups announce joint memorial services scheduled for Sunday June 13 with a complete program to be published next week.
Farmer Hangs Self in Barn Near Belinda
John C. Farlee 54, living about a mile northeast of Belinda, killed himself in his barn Friday morning between 7 and 9. He had a history of mental illness and was released from the hospital about eight years ago. He was married with children. funeral held Sunday at 11 from the Belinda M E church, burial in Ballard cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Farlee
Belinda
M. E
Ballard
Taft Cartoon Misses Humor In Tariff Debate
Des Moines cartoon ridicules President Taft as a baseball pitcher seated on the bench while the tariff leaders clash between High Tariffers and Low Tariffers. The piece condemns interference with the senate and supports Taft for letting the chamber decide without executive pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register and Leader
Taft
Democrat
United States Senate
Senate
House
Postmaster Salaries Raised Across Southern Iowa Offices
Increases reflect higher office business with Russell Clinton Postmaster salary raised to 1200 dollars annually. Other adjusted salaries include Lacona 1100 Albia 2400 Corydon 1700 Fairfield 2500 Indianola 2300 Leon 1800 Red Oak 2900 Knoxville 2200 Shenandoah 2800. Chariton remains at 2300.
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Iowa
Clinton
Russell
Lacona
Albia
Corydon
Fairfield
Indianola
Leon
Red Oak
Knoxville
Shenandoeh
Incendiary Fire Destroys Vacant Osceola Avenue Building
A Saturday night blaze in an unoccupied Osceola avenue building, spotted by the fire department about midnight, led to suspicions of arson due to a kerosene odor. The piece of ground is near the ball park, on a triangled lot. The rest of the issue notes vaudeville acts at Temple theatre, a Wright brothers film, piano recital plans, and a local accident involving ice wagon driver Will Blanchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Avenue
Ball Park
Temple Theatre
Lee J Kellam
Will Blanchard
Chariton Ice Co
Mr. Blanchard
Negro murderer John Junkin to be hanged in July 1910
John Junkin, a Black man from Ottumwa, was found guilty of first degree murder in Centerville. He received a death sentence set for the last Sunday in July 1910, with guards and militia on standby to prevent mob violence. He was moved to Ft Madison prison until the execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Junkin
Clara Rosen
Ottumwa
Centerville
Roberts
Iowa
Junkin
Burlington
Fairfield
Ft. Madison Penitentiary
Firemen Decoration Day Observed by Chariton Volunteers
Chariton Volunteer Fire Department observes Decoration Day on the Sunday after June 6. Members meet at 10:30 a.m. at the fire station for memorial services at the Baptist church led by Rev. Hugh Moore. A 2 p.m. gathering precedes a 2:30 p.m. cemetery march led by the Russell band with city officials, firemen in uniform, and twenty year veterans.
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Chariton Volunteer Fire Department
Baptist Church
Hugh Moore
Russell Band
Aetia
Will Collinson
Local Armory Boxing Match Ends Without Decision
In an informal six round bout at the armory Saturday night J. W. Ford of Omaha faced W. F. Miller of Chariton. Miller was outmatched in size and skill but fought gamely. Large eight ounce gym gloves limited contact and no decision was given. Few spectators witnessed the quiet, mildly exciting contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Ford
Omaha
Dukes Mixture Co
W. F. Miller
Chariton
Steinbach
Miller
Ford
Summer School Opens for Teachers in June 1909
Summer school for teachers opens Monday June 14 1909 with faculty including W Bell for Psychology Didactics Algebra Geomtry and Arithmetic Raymond B Leland teaches Physics Geometry Geography Orthography and W E Hayes Music Penmanship Mrs W Bell covers Latin History English Grammar Physiology The program aims to prepare candidates for first second and third grade teaching certificates A minimum of six students required for special classes W Bell conductor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bell
Raymond B. Leland
W. E. Hayes
P. W. Bell
Ward Indicted for Escape From State Hospital
The Polk county grand jury returned the first indictment for escaping from the state hospital for inebriates at Knoxville against Farrel Stumpy Ward formerly of Chariton. Ward had two prior escapes and received 60 days in jail before being returned to Knoxville after serving his sentence.
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State Hospital
Knoxville
Polk County Grand Jury
Farrel
Stumpy) Ward
Chariton
Ward
School Board Elects Teachers Saturday Night
The board chose Miss Rena Morris of Grinnell Latin teacher Miss Nellie M Rae of Mitchelville English and history teacher and Miss Susie Hupp of Benton township grade teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rena Morris
Grinnell
Nellie M. Rae
Mitchelville
Susie Hupp
Benton Township
Smith-Howard wedding solemnized at bride’s sister home
Miss Leona Wyote Howard and J Clarence Smith were married Wednesday at 7 30 am in Chariton. Rev Hugh Moore officiated with ring service. Attendees included Pandora and Yadiri club members. They plan a Linden avenue home after June 24. The couple’s families and friends extended good wishes.
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George Williams
Leona Wyote Howard
J. Clarence Smith
Hugh Moore
The
Baptist Church
Pandora
Yadiri
Mary A. Moore
Oskaloosa
C. S. Stierwalt
Frances Howard
Chariton
J. B. Smith
Osceola
South Branch
Charlton
Linden Avenue
Twelfth Street
Lyle G
Bess Beard
Elizabeth
Cleo Bryan
St. Joseph
W. H. Jeffrey
Monmouth
Illinois
June Wedding Unites Katherine A Leonard and William Tee
Miss Katherine A. Leonard becomes Bride of William Tee in a Tee-Leonard St Marys Catholic church ceremony at 10 30 in the morning Rev Father McGillin presiding The couple's attendants include T F Tee of Ottumwa and Miss Margaret Mullen The couple plans to reside in Ottumwa following a luncheon for relatives and friends at the bride’s home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Katherine A. Leonard
William Tee
Ottumwa
Father McGillin
Lillian Wood
Vallenviene
T. F. Tee
Margaret Mullen
Andrew Potts
Creston
Tee
John Tee
Mary, Joe
J. J. McGogart
Charles Riggles
Earl Stevenson
Des Moines
Hazel Nichols
Harry Reed
Burlington
Huntleys Win Lawsuit Over Damaged State Fair Bull
The suit by L. B. Huntley & Son against the C B Q railroad for injury to a bull en route to the state fair was decided in favor of Huntleys. The supreme court affirmed the district court ruling awarding $400 damages. W W Bullman represented Huntley & Son.
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L. 8. Huntley & Son
C. B. & Q. Railroad Company
Lucas County
Supreme Court
Huntleys
District Court
W. W. Bullman
Huntley & Son
Ruark Phillips Tie Double Wedding in Justice Office
A double wedding occurred in Justice Seward's office on Wednesday afternoon. The couples were Marion A. Ruark and Allie May Phillips and Floyd R. Ruark and Pay Phillips. The grooms reside in Osceola while the brides live near Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Seward
Marion A. Ruark
Allie May Phillips
Floyd R. Ruark
Miss Pay Phillips
Osceola
Russell
Crowl and Johnson Marry in County Clerk's Office
Jesse E. Crowl of Syracuse Indiana and Mary Ellen Johnson of near Woodburn were married Friday by Justice Seward in the county clerk's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse E. Crowl
Syracuse
Indiana
Mary Ellen Johnson
Near Woodburn
Justice Seward
County Clerks
Congress Will Adjourn Soon After Tariff Revision
Washington D C May 29 190% The Patriot reports an early adjournment of the 61st Congress after a tariff revision. Leaders expect passage and a last week in June finish to fund the government while balancing industry protection with consumer interests. Arlington Memorial reference follows.
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Washington D. C
the Patriot
61Th Congress
Senate
Congress
Treasury
House
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. M. Tower
M. E. Church
Christian
Ladies and Society
I. N. Bowen
F. L. Morgan
Christian Women’s Board of Missions
India
Mason City
Miss Mills
J. C. Farlee
Jessie May McIntire
Ruth Louise Rogers
Miss McIntire
Helen McGaughey
Homer A. Caughlan
McCollough’ S
Stumpy” Ward
Tee-Leonard
Ruark-Phillips
Washington
Arlington
Alexandra
Virginia
William Berkley
Robert Howsen
Howsen
John Alexander
Alexander
John Park Custis
Potomac River
G. W. Park Qustis
Theseus
Athens
G.W. Park Custis
Mary Ann Randolph Custis
Robert H. Les
Arlington House
R. E. Lee
United States
Miss. Custis
Lee
Scott
J. K. ‘Mansfield
Départment of Washington
Richmond
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