Deaths and social notes from a small-town community
Newborn Grandpa Holliday’s health declines with death expected soon. EB S Bearden of Lacona greeted friends here last week. Minnie Worley finished a school term in Mason. Various visits, calls, and gatherings involve Alfred Gardner, Mrs Frank Smith’s improving burn injury, Dr Frank Johnson, Bissett and Fletcher, Grandma England and Mrs Brewer, Mrs Jessie Riggs, and Ed Bearden’s party. A barn contract for Lon Willis is awarded to Albert Sargent. Attendance at June sweeting in Oakley and a visit from Harley Mitchell. Reverend Gregg preached in Des Moines and a Presbyterian candidate to follow. California cherries noted for quality comparable to French are highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. S. Bearden
Lacona
Minnie Worley
Mason
Alfred Gardner
Chariton
Frank Smith
Frank Johnson
Bissett and Fletcher
Dr. Stanton
Grandma Norris
Nate Mullins
Jessie Riggs
Ed Bearden
Grandma England
Ed Stout
Albert Sargent
Lon Willis
Here
Oakley
Jake Fight
Columbia
Barley
Orvill Riddle
Q&kaloosa
Edgar Bearden
Mr. Holliday
Lewis van Tress
Near Liberty Center
Herron
Harley Mitchell
Churdan
Milt Mitchell
Rev. Gregg
Des Moines
Presbyterian Church
Mexican travelers claim jumping cactus seen in nature hoax
Report quotes Mexican travelers alleging a cactus that jumps at people. The New York American cites authors of the claim and criticizes authorities for failing to denounce the plant fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York American
Market Prices for Grain Livestock in Chariton June 10 1909
Report by McElveen and Elkenberry lists prices for cows and heifers per cwt 2 50 to 3 60 hogs per cwt 7 0 to 15 0 cattle per cwt 3 50 to 6 25 oats per bushel 50 corn old 65 rye per bushel 60 wheat per bushel 90 timothy seed per bushel 1 2 0 clover seed per bushel 4 0 to 6 0 hay per ton 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McElveen & Elkenberry
Gray-Von Behren Co
Dushel
Russell and area residents visit relatives this week
Russell residents and friends travel to Des Moines Ottumwa Cedar Falls and Chariton for family visits graduation weddings and church events. Notable names include Mrs. Harry Keller Anna Harmison Herbert Woodman Amy Pyle Sadie Pyle Claude Blue and Dr. O Q Calbreath with Calbreath welcoming a baby boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Keller
Runnells
Anna Harmison
Herbert Woodman
Des Moines
John Wilson
Ottumwa
O. P. Levitt
Corydon
Henry Zimmer
Carl Roberts
Washington
Iowa
George Hobson
K. A. Hasselquist
Chariton
Amy Pyle
Cedar Falls
Sadie
Albia
Theresa O'Conner
Melrose
Johanna Prather
Bell Man
Indianola
Arthur Woodman
Ames
W. J. Marshall
Claude Bower
Earl B. Milnes
Sorrows of the Rich on Art Masterpieces and Daubs
A reflective note questions whether wealth alters the ability to distinguish true masterpieces from mere daubs, suggesting even millionaires might trade much of their fortune for such discernment. The piece contrasts wealth with artistic judgment and value.
Nonsense Warning From Uncle Eben About Habits
A humorous line warns that small nonsense can become a dangerous habit, echoed by Uncle Eben’s quip about the slippery path from playful mischief to established routine. The remark reflects a folksy moral tone and a veteran’s wary stance on daily behavior.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Maple & Wright
Telephone Commercial Bank
Grandpa Holliday
Mrs. Brewer
George Howard
Tom Well
Ramsey & Son
California
Chariton Markets
Russell
Ed Cobb
Lottie Tice
Newton
D. T. Tice
Luln McFarland
George Wiltsey
Martha of Chariton
Hazel Werts
Bear Creek Montana
Presbyterian
Mae Jenkins
Seymour
Ralph Huston
Simpson College
D. B. Long
Osceola
John Murray
Stella Werts
Francis Threlkeld
Ethel Werts
Luella Criswell
Walter McKinley
O. Q. Calbreath
Margaret McDowal
Fairfield
Ed Gorrell
Anna Johnson
Cummins-Moran
Maude Rickey of
James Sowder
Bloomfield
Uncle Eben
J. H. Walker
Lewis
Emerson
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