Woodmen of the World Unveil John W. Shelton Monument
The Woodmen of the World unveiled a Minnesota red granite monument at Chariton cemetery for brother John W. Shelton. A large crowd from Cres ton Osceola Woodburn Lucas and Derby attended as rain fell during the processional parade led by the City Guard Band. The ceremony, directed by C A Abrahamson, included singing and a Teada poem, with inscription reading Dum Tacet Clamat and Shelton's birth and death dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of the World
John W Shelton
Chariton
Creston
Osceola
Woodburn
Lucas
Derby
S C Hickman
L H
Will Chibertson
C A Abrahamson
Sheriff Manning
Minnesota
John W. Shelton
Shelton
Chariton Lodge
Disastrous Electric Storm Hits Chariton and Surrounding Area
A severe electric and rain storm damaged stock and property across Chariton. Several buildings were struck including William Russello's residence and A L Leonard's Waynick edition home. chimneys damaged and plaster torn. A barn in Lincoln township burned after being struck, killing horses, while other farms reported fire damage but no injuries. A social evening at J B Bryans in Lincoln township featured refreshments and flower decor with numerous guests and a lively program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
William Russello
A. L. Leonard
Waynick
Oarl Erickson
Lincoln Township
Rose
Warren Township
Lon Brown
Aaron Hupp
Benton Township
Unclaimed Letters in Chariton Post Office List
Post office at Chariton, Town, for the week ending June 1, 1901, shows unclaimed letters addressed to Wim. Wilson, May Spies, J. Br. Sullivan, O. L. Spence, Angie Smith, A. B. Finn, Adam Vorhies, W. Stacy, Clara Ryan, E. M. Snyder, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
Town
Wim. Wilson
May Spies
J. BR. Sullivan
O. L. Spence
Angie Smith
A. B. Finn
Adam. Vorhies W. Stacy
Clara Ryan
E. M. Snyder
Epworth League District Convention in Chariton Iowa
Epworth Leaguers from the Chariton District of Iowa convene June 11 12 1901 at the M E Church with reception committee Miss Augusta Householder Ora Criswell Jennie Law Anna Criswell Kathryn Vollmer Margaret Gay and Messrs Orlo Bartholomew Lee Brown. The program includes praise services addresses sermons discussions and institute sessions led by church leaders and young people with final adjournment after 4 30 p m on Wednesday and a concluding benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth Leaguers
Chariton
Iowa
M. E
Augusta Householder
Ora Criswell
Jennie Law
Anna Criswell
Kathryn Vollmer
Margaret Gay
Messrs
Orlo Bartholomew
Lee Brown
M. B. Church
Joseph . Ulm
Humeston
R. L. Pepper
J. K. Green
Corydon
Emory Miller
Indianola
Thompson
Mary Thompson
A. S. Blaner
Afton
Arthur Vincent
Murray
Viola Fight
Tingley
Epworth League
S. E. Brown
Shannon City
R. D. Piper
Oakley
Alonzo Duno
D. Ynd
Maude Emore
Seymour
God's Church
O. L. Lamb
Osceola
Institute
P. V. D. Vedder
Mt. Ayr
Methodist Episcopal
Joseph Stephen
Leon
O. M. Kline
Weldon
The
League
Hallie Hathher
Russell
G. F. Mills
Blockton
J. W. Bott
E. C. Neuland
Garden Grove
T. J. Wright
J. D. Sparks
Diagonal
Harry T. Avey
Bedford
A. M. Shea
Story & Clark
Pickerell & Sons
Chariton Women Advance in Education Field
Mrs Alice Braderick returns from Boone where she served as high school principal and is named a member of the State Board of Educational Examiners by Governor Shaw. Miss Minnie Dungan and Miss Jennie Funk, Boone instructors, win positions to teach in Minneapolis public schools next year.
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Alice Braderick
Minnie Dungan
Jennie Fonk
Boone
Braderick
High Echool
State Board of Educational Examiners
Shaw
Des Moines
Dungan
Funk
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Geo. I. Miller
United States
Chariton
Birthday Surprise Party At Mrs Harvey’s Home
Neighbors and friends on West Court Avenue staged a birthday surprise for Mrs Harvey while she was out driving. Her son Harry and daughter Iona furnished ice cream cake and lemonade, and she returned to a welcome home. She received numerous presents as mementos of the regard in which she is held. The gathering was cheerful with all helping in the celebration.
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J. B. Bryan
Lincoln Township
Emma Holeman
Ola Holmes
Lennie Roberts
Carrie Threlkeld
Mae Youtsey
Lula Moore
Mattie Marsh
Zella Threlkeld
Ollie Badger
Lena
Vera Jennings
Nelle
Belle Baxter
Zora
Minnie Bryan
Messrs
Thornton Holeman
Roy Threlkeld
Arthur Ruby
Horace Sellie
Herman Threlkeld
Marion Nelson
Alvin McCullough
Glenn Jennings
Charles Threlkeld
Charles
Lloyd Badger
Harry
Edd Moore
Jed
Earl Roberts
George
William Blanchard
Percy Bryan
Mrs. Thompson
Mrs
Harvey
West Court Ave
Iona
Chariton Militia Company Reassigned Between Regiments
Adjutant General Byers relocated Chariton's militia Company from the Fiftieth to the Fifty first regiment and moved the Oskaloosa Company to the Fiftieth. The changes disappointed the men with age objections from Oskaloosa, who preferred their former unit placements.
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Chariton
Fiftyfirst
Fiftieth
Byers
Fifty-first Regiment
Oskalooss
Oskaloosa Hoya
Se Companion
Steam Merry-go-round Swing in First Class Condition
Auction note describes a steam merry-go-round swing in first class condition as a money maker. It mentions Tuamniea on cane to be right rare.
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Tuamniea
Modern Knight of the Cross a Chariton memory book
Mrs J A Brown presented a 220 page volume titled A Modern Knight of the Cross extracts from William Stockton Heacocks writings and memory of his deceased son and brother who died June 28 1898. The sketch recalls his Chariton stay with parents and sister Lulu eight years ago at J A Browns home. Heacocks father was longtime M E church pastor here and later lived in San Jose California. The book is a noteworthy and engaging reminiscence for local acquaintances.
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J. A. Brown
William Stockton Heacock
H. B. Heacock
Chariton
Lulu
M. E. Church
San Jose
California
Knights of Pythias to honor fallen Knights in Russell
Knights of Pythias Lodge No. 25 of Chariton heads to Russell by special train Sunday June 9 to decorate Knight Thomas Prather’s grave. A memorial sermon at 2 pm at First Baptist Church follows a procession from Castle Hall and cemetery ceremonies for multiple listed Knights. Wives to meet Saturday at 1 30 at Mrs Mek ide’s home.
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K. of
P. Lodge No
Chariton
Russell
Thomas Prather
Meet &T Castle Hall
Wilson Mitle
McCormick
J. H. McCormick
M. A. Hatcher
Fred Gaseer
Q. Douglass
B., Beaderick
W. K. Larimer
Dr. Thayer
B. Tinkham
T. J. Simmons
Richard Beem
Charles Householder
J. Fletcher Smith
Vannore Fopike
Harry Hanlin
Dorsey
J. R. Boyles
Knights
Mra. N
Mekide
D'elos
Decoration Day Exercises At Opera Hall Highlighted By Oration
Decoration Day events last Thursday at the opera hall drew a large audience. Capt J W Muffley of Des Moines delivered the afternoon oration and a vivid lecture on Spottsylvania in the evening. A quartet including Mrs Eva Von Behren Mrs Flora W Marshall Rey AC Ormond and Hon RA Hasselquist performed with Miss Daisy Dent at the piano. The talk and singing impressed old soldiers and attendees with Captain Muffley’s vocal and oratorical gifts.
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Opera Hall
Capt J W Muffley
Des Moines
Eva von Behren
Flora W Marshall
Rey AC Ormond
RA Hasselquist
Daisy Dent
Capt Muffley
Spottsylvania
A Great Smoke No 4 5 Cent Cigar
A short promotional note endorses a great smoke No 4 5 cent cigar inviting readers to try one. The compact blurb highlights a value-priced offering likely from a local shop or period advertisement.
Lively Runaway In Dairy Wagon Ends Beside Prairie Tree
Paul Milnes, driving his father's dairy wagon, faced a runaway after stepping out to deliver milk. Frightened horses bolted east of town, a line broke, the wagon separated from the team, and the wagon struck a tree. No injuries. only minor damage to the wagon and milk cans.
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Paul Milnes
Entertaining Teachers at Boynton Home
Dr and Mrs Boynton hosted a six o clock dinner for visiting teachers whose daughters attended their school. Prof and Mrs D F Goltry and Misses Ida Beem Alma Clay Etta Layton Myrtle Dungan Carrie Kall and Mary Hawkins of Mt Pleasant attended as guests and lively games followed.
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OFP
M. Shellerian & Brother
West Side, Chariton, Iowa
E. L
Knights of Pythias
E. M. Press
West Side Square
Chariton, Iowa
Eikenberry & CO
Phoenix Mills
Charlion
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