Meeting votes to back Waterloo and South West Railway proposed line
A large meeting at the Court House on Friday evening June We discussed a proposal from the Waterloo Pella and South West Railway Co to build a road via Chariton. A committee led by Mayor Contell and S. Oppenheimer accepted terms for a $40 000 stock subscription with staged payments tied to survey grade rail laying and operation. The plan promises county growth by tapping coal fields and connecting to major trunk lines.
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Waterloo
Pella
South ‘West Railway Co
Chariton
A. Harris
Lucas Co
Harris
Oo. P. Contell
Oppenheimer
van ‘Dyke
L. H. _Busselle
Crocker
Chariton and
Encas Co
Cbariton
Hey
Maple
National Flag Day Observance Set for Chariton
A Chariton meeting at the Court House discussed patriotism and Flag Day. A citywide program includes flag displays on public buildings and businesses, a 1:30 p.m. parade from the High School to United Presbyterian Church, a circuit around the Court House park, and a brief program at the school building led by local ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian
Licas County
U. S
Mrs We Be Lewis in City Stars Attend Event
Fragmented OCR text lists Mrs We Be Lewis and others as attendees in a city event. Names appear unclear due to damage but indicate a social gathering with local participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Membe
Dutch Yost and Miss Ethel Yost Wed Quietly in Chariton
Dutch Yost of Kansas City and Miss Ethel Yost of Chariton eloped to the M E parsonage Thursday afternoon at 5 30 marrying in a quiet ceremony officiated by Rev Nathan Evans. Daisy Yost and Pico Wilson attended. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wu Yost, grew up in Chariton and has been cashier at the Fair Store for three and a half years. The groom is with the American Light and Water Company of Kansas City and supervised local waterworks construction last fall. The couple left for Kansas City and then Douglass Arizona for his work assignment.
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O. A. Dutch
Kansas City
Missouri
Ethel Yost
M. E. Parsonage
Nathan Evans
Daisy Yost
Pico Wilson
American Light and Water Company of
Wu. Yost
Chariton
Dutch
Douglass
Arizona
Clayton and Funk unite in a Chariton wedding
Mr Henry M Clayton and Miss Sarah Agnes Funk wed at the bride’s home Wednesday evening in the presence of thirty five relatives. Rev Yaggy officiated as the couple began a life together with a two course luncheon and plans for continued prosperity.
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Henry M. Clayton
Sarah Agnes Funk
Yaggy
United Brethren Church
David M. Funk
Chariton
Wm. Clayton
First National Bank
Clayton
Bos
Anderson Seward wed at United Presbyterian parsonage
Glenn A. Anderson and Miss Helen Dale Seward were married Wednesday at four o clock in the United Presbyterian parsonage by Rev. Munn. The couple left for Des Moines to visit the bride’s uncle W R Tomlinson and wife before returning home. The bride, daughter of Clarkson and Jennie Seward, Chariton, graduates in 1906 and is well known. the groom, carpenter by trade, is from Mrs. Jennie Anderson’s family and well regarded by Chariton friends.
Open Date Brings University Glee Club to Chariton
The University Glee Club of twenty one singers and musicians will perform in Chariton on June 21 as they travel from Omaha to Ottumwa. Secured by the Baptist Benevolent Society, admission is a popular price of 25 cents with free seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
University Glee Club
Omaha
Ottumwa
Priday
Baptist | Benevolent’ ‘Society
Chariton Honors Local Business Leaders at Dental Celebration
A Chariton committee of business men hosts a dental celebration to mark a year of community management. Event honors local leaders and recognizes contributions to Chariton's business scene.
The Big Holler Moon Night Plan Ends
A quirky tale recalls a philosopher who urged every person to holler at once to wake the Moon Man. For weeks people practiced to maximize their holler, then the planned moment arrived as the world readied the loudest shout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Oshkosh
Wis
Church Services And Meetings Schedule For Chariton
Local churches announce communion at United Presbyterian on Sabbath with preparatory service Saturday at 2 30 Rev W S McDougall from Walton N Y to preach Saturday afternoon and Sabbath morning. evening sermon by pastor. Women’s Foreign Missionary Society to hold annual thank offering at M E church next Sunday led by Mrs W B Thompson. Church groups plan cleaning, Ladies Aid events at Hosea and Co store and in Christian and United Presbyterian churches. Rev J H Yagey and family go on vacation mid July.
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United Presbyterian’ Church
W. S. “McDougall
Walton N
Thas Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
M. E
Thompson
Chariton
Paat
TeanCne
J. H. Yagey
Pennsylvania
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Hosea ‘and Co
Social events and upcoming weddings in city society
Miss Laura Kull hosted a Yach Club afternoon event honoring three brides elect Misses Tva Baldwin and Adda Manning and Ethel Smyth. A five o clock luncheon featured red and white decor and white slipper rice gifts. Mrs Fred Yengel hosted a housewarming with guests bringing a silver pickle fork. Miss Marie McCullough received a miscellaneous shower from her sister and aunt. The Smyth Smith wedding is set for June 26 at noon in Lester Iowa, with Ada Manning and Charles Shane wedding planned for June 26 at 8:30 AM. Mrs Henry Engebretsen and Miss Laura Yocom hosted a kitchen shower for Smyth and Adda Manning received a neighborhood miscellaneous shower. The M E church ladies staged a kitchen shower for Adda Manning at the church parlors. Adda Manning enjoyed a neighborhood miscellaneous shower Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Kull
Henry Engebretsen
Laura’Yocom
Ethel Smyth
Miss Yocom
Summer School Opens Monday for Teachers and Students
The article urges teachers to arrive by 8 am Monday the 17th for classification at the summer school. It notes available rooms and board from 8.50 per week, and offers separate classes for back work and high school work. County Superintendent Gow and Supt. C. J. Johnson can provide listings of housing options in Chariton.
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Gow
C. J. Johnson
Chariton
Chariton Builders Win Key School Contracts in Humeston and Osceola
The Patriot notes Chariton builders secure Humeston school contract for 16599 dollars with Enslow and Johnson erecting the structure G W Ensley supplying steam heating and a ventilating outfit for 2160 dollars N N Brown furnishing rooms and O A Hoagland as supervising architect Osceola sees Sherman Teas awarded general contract for a 13000 dollar schoolhouse and Ensley adding heating and ventilating work Humeston includes Ensley plumbing at Chas Kyner residence
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the Patriot
Humeston
Chariton Builders
N.N. Brown
Charitonian
O. A.hoagland
Osceola
Chariton
Sherman Teas
W. Ensley
Ensley
Chas, Kyner
Public School Music Law Interpretation Debate
Cooper Godfrey argues teachers misinterpret the law by prioritizing theory and grammar over singing. He insists the mandate favors simple songs by note when practical, not lengthy cantatas, to avoid overburdening students with time-consuming works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper Godfrey
Notice to Public on Pond Access Restrictions
A public notice states vandalism and malicious abuse of property have led to recalling the fishing privilege in the pond. It cites unauthorized access by unnamed parties and warns restreams to respect boundaries and remedies.
Hawkeye Homestead Initiates Record Class in Des Moines
Hawkeye homesteads held a large initiation Monday evening in the K P hall with 123 new members. Des Moines team of 17 performed well and Humeston added 26 attendees. A two course luncheon followed as Geo F Carpenter delivered the welcome address and district manager W H Brokaw supervised the event.
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Hawkeye Homestead
K. P. Hall
Des Moines
Omestead
J. C. Flatt
Chariton Orchestra
Geo. F. Carpenter
Geo. A. Young
Pioneer Homestead of
Frank Dewey
Des
W. H. Brokaw
Wim. Mintonye
Yeomen Initiate Large Class In Honor Of Arcadia Event
The Yeomen initiated a class of 50 into their order on Thursday evening. Delegations from Lacona Chariton Lucas and Derb Woodburn Abia attended with about 75 present from out of town. Prizes totaling 25 dollars were awarded with Liacona first twelve, Chariton second eight five, Lucas third five five. Guests included Mrs Bertha Hawke of Cleveland district man E E Deel and O D Winters from Des Moines. The group adjourned to Arcade restaurant for luncheon served by B Sohn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeomen
Chariton
Lucas
Lacona
Liacona
Dot ‘Crow
Derb
Woodburn
Abia
Tenth Anniversary Observed by W W Lodge in Cedar Rapids
The W W lodge celebrated ten years with a program in K P Hall Tuesday evening. Jno W Geiger of Cedar Rapids attended and gave an address. A history written by N Leinen, read by F C Wood, and music by the W W Glee Club and Chariton Orchestra accompanied the event. Two members were admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Q. Ww
K.P. Hall
Jno
W. Geiger
Cedar Rapids
Lodge
N. Leinen
F.C. Wood
W. Oo. Ww. Glee ‘Club
Chariton Orchest
Special Orders No 5 from G A R Chariton Iowa June 12 1907
Special Orders No 5 issued from Headquarters G A R Chariton Iowa on June 12 1907 details a directive regarding company taemb and related administrative action.
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G. A
Chariton
Iowa
Children’s Day at Baptist Church Draws Large Audience
A large audience attended Children’s Day exercises on the last Sunday evening at the Baptist church. The program featured beautiful offerings and strong participation from the school. The collection supported the church’s needy and public programs, with praise for the event’s impact.
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Baptis
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George Reed
Funk
Seward
Ladies and Society of the United Brethren Church
Ladies’ Aid Society of the United Presbyterian, Church
Frank Best
Samuel Books
Baptist ‘Benevolent. Society
Marion County
Marie McCullough
Walter Schreiber
Ada L. Manning
Charles G. Shane
Lawton
Oklahoma
The
M. E. Church
Adda ‘Manning
Adda’ Manning
Bridayaf
Law On Music
Fraternity
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