Committeemen Selected in Chariton Ward Caucuses
Republican ward caucuses in Chariton named central committeemen A. D. Gray in the First ward A. J. Holmes in the Second ward and S. M. Greene in the Third ward The Third ward caucus saw a split over whether to nominate one or two candidates for the primary with Greene winning the vote 87 to 238 for Maxwell in a divided body
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Chariton
A. D. Gray
A. J. Holmes
8. M. Greene
T. H. Maxwell
8S. M. Greene
Mr. Maxwell
Commiteeman
Greene
Mr. Greene
Maxwell
Chariton District Ball Games Postponed by Rain
Rain and mud force cancellation of Chariton vs Bedford games yesterday and today. Chariton to play Creston June 17 18 and Bedford 19 20, visiting Creston May 28 where Chariton lost 2 to 0. Ma roons uniforms arrive maroon with white trim. Chariton Athletic Association fence work pushed to finish.
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Chariton
Bedford
Greston
Creston
Chariton Athletic
Chariton Maroons
Memorial Day Observed by Chariton Fire Dept
Last Sunday the Chariton Fire Department observed Memorial Day with services at the Presbyterian church. Rev. Chittenden commended the volunteers for their unselfish devotion to duty and willingness to risk life to save property. Afternoon rites included a cemetery visit with graves of Chariton and Lucas department members decorated. Names remembered include S. B. Tinkham J. E. Bentley Robert Larson Mill Manning Weary Helms Ed Douglass M A Hatcher Chas Johnson R C Coles Ea Penick George Storie Calvin Broderick and Harry Hanlin.
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Chariton Fire Department
Presbyterian Church
Chittenden
Chariton
Lucas
S. B. Tinkham
J. E. Bentley
Robert Larson
Mill Manning
Weary Helms
Ed. Douglass
M. A. Hatcher
Chas. Johnson
R. C. Coles
Ea Penick
George Storie
Calvin Broderick
Chaiiton
Harry Hanlin
Chariton Author Praised By Chicago Chronicle On Play How it Was Done in Jefferson
The Chicago Chronicle dramatic editor reviews Frank Q. Stuart's five act play How It Was Done in Jefferson, praising its intelligent treatment of monopolies and state laws. The piece argues drama should tackle social and industrial issues with vigor, not merely fancy historical or sexual themes.
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Chicago Chronicle
Frank Q. Stuart
Jefferson
Chariton
Iowa
Reverend B F W Cozier Obituary Remembers Civil War Pastor
Rev B F W Cozier former Chariton Methodist pastor died Sunday May 31 in Moscow Idaho after years of ill health yet remained active in ministry until last fall. Born in Pennsylvania 1836 he entered ministry in Ohio 1856 served in the Union Army and joined Des Moines Conference in 1870. He led prominent charges and was a presiding elder. admired for his voice, courage, genial spirit, and patriotism. His wife and children live in Moscow and will be greeted by many friends.
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B. F. W. Cozier
Methodist
Chariton
Moscow
Idaho
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Iowa
Des Moines
Grand Army of the Republic
Company H Growing As Recruits Boost Militia Strength
Company H Growing increases to 58 men with 44 in line at Monday drill. New enlistments include C. B. Guthrie Frank Willey Will Fair George Verner Will Trost James Downard Arvid England Cyrus Wyland Harry Yost and Sam Book, ex soldier in the regular army.
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C. B. Guthrie
Frank Willey
Will Fair
George Verner
Will Trost
James Downard
Arvid England
Cyrus Wyland
Harry Yost
Sam Book
Week of floods devastates Des Moines to Kansas cities
Des Moines Ottumwa Kansas City Mo and Kansas City Kans Topeka endure record floods from Des Moines Missouri and Kansas rivers. While some decline, the Mississippi flood threat looms with potential widespread damage and many homeless. Estimates show Kansas City loss at 10 million dollars and 2000 homeless in Topeka 10 000 homeless in Des Moines 87 percent of an ice crop wiped out. Eddyville Bentonsport Farmington Bonaparte and Argentine Kansas suffer extensive inundation with thousands displaced.
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Middle West
Des Moines
Ottumwa
Kansas City
Kansas City Kans
Topeka
Missouri
Kansas
Mississippi
Daily Papers
CandidV Change Rank In Local Piano Contest Leaders
In a Chariton High School driven update Chariton moves to third place by a narrow margin over Derby with no other shifts in standings. The St Louis trip contest standings stay as last week and 27 days remain for contestants to win prizes. Local leaders include Chariton Lodge No 25 K of P Concordia Swedish Lutheran High School Chariton Derby Schools and other organizations with a free trip listing for Minnie Norman Fannied Snuggs Nettie Tuttle Goldie Edwards under the Russell area entries.
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Chariton High School
Derby School
St. Louis
Rank
Chariton Lodge
K. of P
Concordia Society
Swedish Lutheran Church
Chariton
Derby
Wapello Tribe
Lucas
Russell
Minnie Norman
Fannied Snuggs
Norwood
Nettie Tuttle
Goldie Edwards
Rev Miller Improves After Serious Illness
Gratified to report Rev. B F Miller’s condition improved and the grave phase passed. He has the earnest wishes of all for a speedy recovery. Screen doors at Ensley’s.
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B. F. Miller
Ottumwa Barber Shop Sold to Frank Pearson
Frank Pearson, joint proprietor of the Fish National Bank barber shop, has bought the Graham shop in Ottumwa for 2400 dollars. Pearson retains his interest in the Chariton shop and is praised as a prominent Chariton citizen by the Ottumwa Democrat.
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Frank Pearson
Fish National Bank
Graham
Ottumwa
Pearson
Chariton
Ottumwa Democrat
Mr. Pearson
H. Graham
First National Bank
the Democrat
Contest at new east side store yields small prize results
The event listed winners Pearl Collier 1st prize $10 Harold Yooom 12 years 2nd prize $6 and J. D. Patterson 8rd prize $4. The note praises the store stating their word is as good as their bond.
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Pearl Collier
Chariton
Harold Yooom
Brookdale
J. D. Patterson
Lucas
Nexell Club Elects Officers for Upcoming Term
At a regular meeting Tuesday evening the Nexell Club elected Will A. Eikenberry as president Rev F W Henry as vice president Pete T Paton as secretary and treasurer W P Beem B R VanDyke and K H Lewis were named to the board of directors for the ensuing term.
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Nexall Club
Will A. Eikenberry
F. W. Henry Secy. & Treas
Pete T. Paton
W. P. Beem
B. R. VanDyke
K. H. Lewis
Seventeen Graduates at Public High School Commencement
The class of 1903 graduated seventeen students, ten girls and seven boys, in a crowded hot auditorium. Rev. A H Chittenden gave the invocation. music by the Chariton Orchestra and school groups accompanied orations on New Markets in Old Lands Tramp Question and The Race Problem. Diplomas were presented by W E Lewis as Rev F B Palmer gave the benediction. the hall bore the motto The End Crowns the Work.
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A. H. Chittenden
B. F. Miller
Chariton Orchestra
Harry Press
Guy Clouse
High School Glee Club
Jessie Spears
Fred Young
de Earl Combs
Lawrence Miller
Morris
W. E. Lewis
F. B. Palmer
Colery
Floods Delay Trains Cut Chariton Off From Outside World
Floods disrupt rail service around Chariton with tracks washed near Ottumwa and Des Moines river, forcing reroutes between Council Bluffs and Ottumwa. Trains run irregularly, mail service abandoned, road beds deeply softened, but local impact limited to officials and travelers while humanitarian needs rise in flood areas.
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Chariton
Ottumwa
Council Bluffs
Burlington Main Line
Des Moines River
Chicago
Keokuk
Moulton
Albia
Creston
Chilicothe
St. Joe
Chariton Ia
Middle West
Soldier Dead Honored At Grand Army Memorial Day
The Grand Army of the Republic and the Woman’s Relief Corps held a rain soaked memorial at the cemetery and at the opera hall. Col W S Dungan presided praising veterans for braving the weather as A K Aten shared Philippine War experiences and addresses honored fallen comrades with songs and recitations.
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Grand Army of the Republic
W. 8
Dungan
C. Hickman
E. M. Wells
H. C. Dillman
R. A. Hasselquist
Merle Smith
Chittenden
Presbyterian Church
A. K. Aten
Philippine Islands
United States
Nellie Cowles
Alumni Banquet Honors Class of 1903 at Chariton High
Last Friday evening the Chariton High School Alumni Association hosted a reception in the Armory for the class of 1903. About 75 guests attended despite bad weather, with Augusta Householder presiding and class speakers from various years sharing humorous memories. The program featured piano by Miss Margaret Combs, songs by Jessie Spears and the class, and a quartet encore before light refreshments ended the evening.
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Armory
Chariton High School Alumni Association
Augusta Householder
Margaret Combs
Morris
Laura Fitch
Lillian Howard
Carrie Lewis
Myra Dungan
Mary Kuhns
Erle Lewis
Jessie Spears
Board of Supervisors Meet In Regular Session
The Board of Supervisors met in regular January session with all members present. They settled with the county treasurer and auditor and equalized assessments among townships. The remaining business will be detailed in the Patriot’s next issue.
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Board of Supervisors
Jane
Patriot
H Smith Mu Pee Fly Note On South Side Square
A brief item notes H Smith making a fly note at the south side square near Bee street, details unclear in the fragment.
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H. Smith
South Side
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Stuart
B. F. W. Crozier
Company H. Growing
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Nexell Club
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