Editorial reflections on Memorial Day and pioneer life
The piece contrasts General Logan's 1868 Memorial Day observance with present times. It notes aging Union and Confederate veterans, fading memory of war, and reverent regard for those who served. It recounts a Iowa family's pioneer hardships, faith, and the life of a devout Christian woman, Aunt Lottie, who died May 29. It also mentions Claude Patrick's Des Moines photographic exhibit and honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter Ocean
John A. Logan
Grand Army of the Republic
Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
Meade
Thomas
Lee
Johnston
Bragg
Longstreet
Gordon
Logan
Ist
Ars
Ceat
Nazareth
Baptist Church
Christian Church
Richland
Indiana
Iowa
Columbia
Fowler
Knoxville
Strong
Belinda, Indiana Woman Mrs A R Byers Dies After Fifty Years
Mrs A R Byers of Belinda died peacefully Friday May 29. She married Addison R Byers on April 12 1853 at the Vanney homestead and they shared fifty years of life together with nine children. Four of their offspring predeceased her.
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A. R. Byers
Belinda
Bloomington
Indiana
Alog
Andrew
Rebecca Vanney
Charlotte Mary
June
Addison R. Byers
Vanney Homestead
W. J. Houston
Christian Church
Nichau N
Nicholas C
Sehnyer C
Harvey
L. Benjamin
Maurice L
David A
Amanda J
Rebecca A
Remarkable Early 18th Century Highwayman Lawsuit
In 1725 England a partnership of highwaymen Everit and Williams split spoils after a year. Everit sued Williams for about 5000 pounds claiming improper division. The case became a court contempt, fines levied on the plaintiff and counsel, with both men later changing fates at Tyburn and Maidstone.
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Court of the Exchequer
England
John Everit
Joseph Williams
Ieverit
Williams
Everit
Wrenthcock
Tyburn
Maidstone
Presbyterians to Hold Fourth Annual Lucas County Convention
Lucas county Presbyterians will meet in Lucas Iowa on June 9 and 10 with a full program of devotions papers and addresses. Rev J H Aughey and Rev J M McGaughey lead sessions with Mrs W L Clapp Mrs Ady Grimes and others presenting papers and discussions. An invitation asks friends to attend and notify Mrs Stinson of arrival.
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The
Presbyterian Churches
Lucas County
Lucas
Towa
C. C. Work
Johnson
Derby
Presbyterian Church In History
A. H. Chittenden
Chariton
W. L. Clapp
H. C. Condit
Milo
J. M. McGaughey
Russell
John Waddle
Cleveland
Ady Grimes
R. A. Hasselquist
J. L. Werts
J. W. Pressly
J. H. Aughey
Local notes record visits and weather in Chariton area
Eli Oppenheimer spent Sunday in Albia with friends. L A Garrison of Central College was a guest at the Palmer home. Miss Cora Speer returned to Elgin Illinois after visiting Chariton. Her sister Jessie accompanied her home. The Choral Club festival was postponed to June 9 due to weather. Chariton Lodge 63 A F and A M meets to decide on Braden avenue project. Joseph Flemming of Cleveland No 4 in Chariton recovering from illness. May rainfall reported at 7.75 inches versus 5.60 inches last year. J L Brown visited Fayette with daughter Clara Paine.
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Eli Oppenheimer
Albia
L. A. Garrison
Central College
Pella
Iowa
F. B. Palmer
Cora Speer
Elgin
Illinois
Chariton
Jessie
Chariton Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Masonic
Braden Avenue
Joseph Flemming
Cleveland No. 4
C. C. Burr
Warren Township
United States Weather Bureau
J. L. Brown
Clara Paine
Fayette
Seven Weeks Course at First Baptist Church
During summer prayer meetings move to the auditorium. Next Wednesday Rev Palmer starts a seven week study on the seven churches in Revelation. Rev Palmer's Sunday sermon on June 7 asks who will be saved and on what condition. Visionary remark by William K Vanderbilt on inherited wealth and ambition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Palmer
the Baptist Church
William K. Vanderbilt
For Sale Items Note Flour Praise at Henderson’s
Short classified items list praises a flour brand labeled 4B and advertises sale items at Henderson's. A fine silk thread case is offered by McCollough & Co. Hammocks priced from 50 cents at Flukes'. Dated 5-28-2t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson’s
McCollough & Co
Water Spills Sink Empires War Origins Recalled
A fanciful tale posits War of the Spanish Succession began from a spilled glass of water involving Mrs Mashain and Marquis de Torey. It notes Blenheim 1704 Ramillies 1707 Audenart 1708 and Malplaquet 1700 as battles, and recalls Modena war sparked by a stolen bucket with Trenry aiding the Mdenese and a bucket displayed in Modena cathedral.
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Mashain
Marquis de Torey
France
Blenheim
Ramillies
Audenardt
Malplaquit
Tully
Commonwealth of Modena
Bologna
Trenry
Sardinia
Modenese
Modena
Thrifty Yankee Uncle Isrul Trask’s Three Weddings
A humorous tale from the New York Times about Uncle Isrul Trask, a frugal shopkeeper famed for three marriages. Neighbors joke on his finances, noting his thrifty ways and the final wife Letty described as a godly woman with a small fortune.
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Trask
Isrul
Uncle Isrul
New York Times
Fruit Uses in Medicine Across Digestive and Urinary Effects
The Medicine Brief outlines fruit categories and their medicinal roles. It lists laxatives such as oranges, figs, prunes, and plums. astringents including pomegranates, cranberries, and quince. diuretics like grapes and peaches. refrigerants such as gooseberries and pumpkins. and stomach sedatives from lemons limes and apples.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. H. Darrah
North Side Square
Chariton, Iowa
Editorial
Presley Foster
Anna Brown
Claude Patrick
Des Moines
Photographer's Association
Patrick
Patrick’s Studio
Presbyterians
Choral Club
Opera House
First Baptist
Frank Dixon
First
Natorial Bank
Jenk, E. Wright
P. O
Ry Goods Store
R. W. Allen & Co
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