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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
5
Miss Nora Stech and Nellie Knowlton visit Chariton friends as D D Evans of Garden Grove attends Russell high school reception. Numerous regional guests from Hebron to Chariton appear at weddings, recitals, and the alumni banquet, with graduates and faculty noted after the year's end.
The Seminary will add a two story building measuring sixteen by twenty four feet to improve facilities for expected fall attendance. Prof. Blackburn will supervise the erection and Mrs. Alice Nye of Lovilla will join the faculty replacing a vacancy. Nye, a widowed mother of one, comes with years of teaching in local public schools and is endorsed by County Superintendent Spencer and Rev. Couchman. She will study at Cedar Falls Normal this summer. Catalogues available at Fluke's. school begins August 2.
Married Mrs Fern Gartin and Mr Harry White tie the knot at 9 30 pm with Rev F B Palmer officiating. Attendants include Miss Ethel White and Miss Gussie Lienen among a small guest list. The groom runs a livery and feed barn in Whitebreast township and they will reside in Mrs Amanda White’s house near the First National Bank.
Benjamin P. Cunningham and Ella V. Stanley wed quietly at the bride’s mother Mrs Millie Stanley’s home on Wednesday at 8 30 pm. Rev. Conner of the Christian church officiated. The couple left for Burlington and Keithsburg Ill to spend a week or ten days with Cunningham’s family.
Roy Murray completed treatment in Kirksville Missouri and returned home Saturday. Mrs. Kate Westlake and her granddaughter Bessie visit Melrose friends for the week. Marie Cobb hosted a dinner for Ralph Marion and Mildred Kimble of Galenburg. Junior League members enjoyed a picnic at Linn Grove on Wednesday. Mrs. Wood traveled to Mt. Pleasant to visit her daughter Wednesday morning. Delano left Friday for Des Moines for a graduation. Misses Making Fern Sprague spent Wednesday in Melrose. Myrtle Nelean evooks will leave Monday for Des Moines to visit her daughter. Peculiar notices list Pest and Present Medley Overture and performances by Fred Jewell and A. M. Laurens in a local program.
The St Marys Guild hosted a Sunday picnic at James Lyons home in Whitebreast township with about seventy five attendees. Various church groups announced upcoming services and Ladies Aid meetings, plus Memorial Day totals and Sunday School events led by local clergy and churches.
The annual convention of the Presbyterian churches of Lucas county will meet in the Presbyterian church of Derby Thursday and Friday June 15 and 16. Rev. C H Parmot D D of Des Moines and other speakers of prominence will be present. Let every Presbyterian church Sabbath school Christian Endeavor and Woman's Society in Lucas county send a good delegation. Free entertainment for all. GC Johnson President, Mrs Stinson Secretary.
The Y P C U schedules a strawberry social next Tuesday evening at Mr Hulick's southeast of town with church conveyances from the church at 7 45. The pastor will address young people next Sabbath morning on Boys and Girls at Their Best and the evening theme is Speechless Transgressions.
The adjourned annual parish meeting of St. Andrews Episcopal Church will be held at the church on next Tuesday evening June 13 at eight o'clock. Every member of the church and congregation is urged to be present.
The May 26 picnic moved to the school room due to bad weather. Nearly all patrons attended, about 75 people. Seventy-five students are listed as present or noted for May attendance. 41 pupils enrolled for the year. Deliah A. Wedean was the teacher.
Members of the Nexall Club convened for the regular annual meeting and re-elected directors including Bikenberry, Dr. D, Storie, and other officers. The session confirmed leadership for the coming term.
The licenses list includes Pete Pokerica Carter Edward Bath Elizabeth Barry Cunningham Ella Stanley Harry White Fern Gartia. The record notes marriage licenses issued and the names of listed individuals.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church hosted a Friday afternoon event in the church parlors hosted by Mrs. J H McFarland and Mrs C N Andrew with Miss Louise Averill assisting. Over one hundred ladies were served a five cent lunch and souvenirs from the Natural Food Company were placed at each plate.
A Sunday picnic three miles south of Russell gathered Miss Dorothy Becker Willa Bond Ava Patrick Elsie Newman Maude Lyman Vera Jennings and Mesers Lawrence Miller Fred Larimer Mont Enslow Fred Householder Frank Larimer and Will Hancock. Attendees brought dinner and supper and reported a day of great enjoyment.
Mrs C E Howard entertained the class of 1885 and friends on Monday evening. Six hands endire was the game played for amusement. Present besides the hostess and her husband were Bert Gookin Harry Blanchard Fred Saum Carrie Kull Laura Kull Lula McMasters Will Kull Walter Gookin and Elmer Gookin.
Dr and Mrs John Stanton entertained Miss Nellie Hanlin Alma Clay and Della Courtleyow from Saturday to Monday evening at their summer home five miles north of the city The visitors were teachers at the local school and enjoyed a most delightful drizzle and fresh strawber ry during their stay
Anna Westling and Margaret Johnson entertained their Sunday school class on the Westing lawn last Saturday afternoon. Fifteen pupils attended and played outdoor games. An elegant and ample spread was served and everyone went home tired but happy.
Dr. James D. Wright highlights a harsh case of ingratitude toward old war veteran J. H. Dillon, ex Iowa Cavalry, driven from a city building and left to die in the street. The note urges more humane treatment of veterans facing want and illness.
At Council Bluffs Chariton volunteers attend the state tourney wearing newly purchased uniforms. The procession reportedly stretched over two miles long with members listed by name. Other department members not belonging to Chariton also at the tournament are named.
A Tuesday courthouse gathering of about a dozen Democrats to form a Democrat Club with Walt Butler failed to generate enthusiasm. Butler outlined club aims and a one dollar initiation fee, but apathy prevailed and the organizing effort was dropped, dampening expectations for party rejuvenation.
The Board of Coury Supervisors met on Monday in a regular June session with Chairman Crozier presiding. All members were present as they handled routine matters and the equalization of assessments, plus the semi annual settlement with the county treasurer and other officers. Further details will appear in the authorized publication next week.
The Lucas County Historical Society will meet in Chariton library assembly room on June 10, 1905 at 10 am and 2 pm. Officers will be elected and important business discussed. Funds are needed to pay for work on the library room and furnishings. All interested in the county welfare are invited. Laura Fitch secretary.
The Thimble Club held a Thursday afternoon meeting with all fifteen members present. Mrs C C Mayhew and the two club babies attended as guests and were invited to stay for supper. The group spent the evening playing flinch and other games.
The Larimer Pandora Club plans a June 18 picnic at 2 30 with each member inviting one guest. Miss McCormick Nettie L Michener secretary Miss May Larimer and Stella Cook to entertain members at Auburn Avenue. A Mira Nettie Michgner hosted a small gathering today. Yadirf Club members enjoyed a day picnic four miles distant. Baptist Benevolent Society to be entertained Friday by Mrs Robbison.
The Chariton Improvement Association resumes work after an eighteen month inactivity. Miss Margaret W Brown’s resignation as secretary is followed by Mrs J A Brown’s election. Officers include President Jessie M Thayer and treasurer J E Brown. Members urged to join, dues set at 25 cents, and library hall thanks extended.
Auditor Dillman provides the Lucas county assessment summary for 1905. Personal property totals 2,338,738 with exemptions 148,298. real estate taxed across 275,566 acres valued at 8,708,528. Average per acre ranges by township from 25.62 to 74.18, overall about 30.00.
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