Charges filed against former Chariton city clerk A D Gray
Grand jury indicts A D Gray, former Chariton city clerk, on embezzlement charges totaling about 2700 from 1902 to 1906. Accounts show unrecorded cash receipts and ledger discrepancies. Gray denies guilt and offers to reimburse if responsible. auditors' findings prompt council action and court orders for book access.
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Papers of
Gray
Wilkinson
Lucas County
Lodge of Odd Fellows
M. E. Church
Chariton Man Carmack Dies in Wichita at 83
Nelson Otto Carmack died at his Wichita home June 2 1908 aged 83 years 4 months 11 days. His remains were sent to Chariton and placed with his mother Mrs A V Carmack in Whitebreast township. Funeral services were held at the family home in Chariton with Rev Nathan Evans officiating and burial occurred in Chariton cemetery. He formerly lived here before moving in November 1905 for health.
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Nelson Otto Carmack
Wichita
Kansas
Chariton
A. V. Carmack
Whitebreast Township
Nathan Evans
Primary Election Notes Reflect Narrow County Race Shifts
The board of supervisors primary tally confirms the reported nominations with minor shifts. Mrs Gow appears on both Democratic and Republican lines but must decline one ticket. Republican nominations for county superintendent are unlikely. Voters cast stray votes for several candidates across parties, showing cross ticket interest and minor margins for several counties and offices.
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Ella Nelson
Gow
Col. Dungan
H. D. Copeland
C. RB
J. H. Stanton
F. H. Boynton
A. L. Yocom
Jeanette Throckmorton
J. B. Weaver
U. S
Will Kull
J. P. Ream
J. H. Darrah
Clint Milthorpe
County Conventions Set For June 20 In County Seat
The law requires each political party to hold a county convention at the county seat on the third Saturday after the primary. The June 20 gathering will form precinct delegates, elect central committee members, and choose delegates to state and district conventions with no proxies allowed.
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Party
New Teachers Elected for Chariton Schools
Chariton announces the election of new teachers for next year. Prof. D Paul Stuart of Harlan will be high school principal succeeding Prof. R B Leland who resigned. Miss Cora Bryson Rockwell City and Miss Anna H Smyth Mt Vernon become high school teachers, replacing Moore and Aiken. Bessie Elrod Chariton will replace Augusta Householder who resigns to teach in Des Moines. Stuart is a nephew of Rev T M K Stuart former M E church pastor. Householder departs for Des Moines.
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Chariton
D. Paul Stuart
Harlan
R. B. Leland
Cora Bryson
Rockwell City
Anna H. Smyth
Mt. Vernon
Moore and
Aiken
Bessie Elrod
Augusta Householder
Stuart
T. McK. Stuart
M. E. Church of
Flag Day Observance Moves to Saturday June 13
The national Flag Day on June 14 falls on Sunday this year. The G A R Post will observe the event on Saturday June 13 and requests that the national colors be displayed on all public buildings offices and residences during the day.
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G. A. R. Post
Record of mortgage on railroad franchise and property
Recorder Gray notes a mortgage on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad franchise and all railroad property with a net amount exceeding 300 million dollars. The recording fee is 17.20 and the document is recorded in each county through which the road runs.
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Gray
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Rail Road Company
Summer social season threads Skeeter Camp and local clubs
A procession of gatherings fills the week with a picnic at Skeeter Camp near Whitebreast Creek hosted by Baker Rowe and Beaman parties. In Chariton and nearby towns, Homesteaders, Degree of Honor, and ladies circles host toasts dinners showers and thimble parties with gifts, entertainments, and plans for future meetings.
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Skeeter Camp
Misses Mae Moore
Elsse Griffin
Albia
Lorence Oney
Jessica Pryor
Grace Wallace
Harriette Meller
Leon
Florence Maple
Messrs
Frank Manning
Joe Kindelbaugh
Glen Peasley
Fred Combs
Clement McCullough
Theodore Stuart
EE. H. Lewis
Chariton
Whitebreast Creek
Whitebreast Township
D. Roddy
N. F. Baker
W. S. Rowe
Lucas
J. D. Beaman
Club events honor Miss May Carpenter and Mrs. Gregg
The Montana Club hosted Miss May Carpenter on Monday evening. The Zeta Epsilon Chi Club met with Mrs. A C Gregg on Monday afternoon.
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Montana
Zeta Epsilon Chi
A. C. Gregg
Chariton to Host M E Conference and Epworth League Meets
Chariton will entertain the Chariton District Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church and the Chariton District Epworth League Convention. Sessions run Monday through Thursday June 15 to 18 at the M E Church on North Main. District churches include Ringgold Decatur Wayne Clarke and Lucas counties. Large attendance is expected due to both events in one town that week.
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Chariton
Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
Our Town
M. HE
North Main Street
Ringgold
Decatur
Wayne
Clarke
Lucas
Lecture by Dr Frank Arnold Across Palestine in Saddle and Tent
Dr Frank Arnold author traveler and lecturer presents a June 17 lecture at the Baptist church titled Across Palestine in Saddle and Tent. The program features illustrated views, humorous incidents, and aims to educate both children and adults including Bible students and historians. Tickets are 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children under 12.
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The
Baptist Church
Frank Arnold
Palestine
Arnold
New Presbyterian Church
Evangelist Berry Arrives for Town Campaign and Church Events
The Churches State Evangelist Berry began his soul campaign in town with four assistants arriving Thursday. St Andrew's Church to host confirmation at 8 pm with Bishop Morrison presiding. Sunday services shift to Baptist church morning and tent evening.
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Berry
Community church notices and events in town
After prayer meeting the Bible class presented Rev Nathan Evans with a silk umbrella. The Ladies Aid will hold an Exchange at Hosea Co on Saturday June 20 with pies cakes and other items. Graduation exercises and diplomas for children at the Court House next Sabbath. Sunday School program at Otterbein church at 2 00 and preaching. Children Days service was a success. Women’s Missionary society meets at the Baptist parsonage Thursday afternoon. Meetings at Misses Bigham Friday afternoon. Baptist Benevolent Society hosted by Mrs Moore Friday afternoon. Rev Bishop of Tingley to preach at U P church next Sunday morning and evening. M E Aid Society meets Friday afternoon in church parlors.
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Baptist Church
A. I. Cohen
Moore
Evangelist Berry
M. HE. Church
Nathan Evans
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
Hosea & Co’s
Court House
Otterbein
Women’s Missionary Society
Baptist
The
Baptist Benevolent Society
Bishop of
Tingley
U. P
Union Lodge Memorial Service at I O O F Hall
At 2 P M union lodge members assemble to march to the cemetery for graves decoration. Master A D Gray calls meeting to order with invocation, music by quartets, readings by Miss Marie Bowen, sermon by Rev Hugh Moore, fraternal address E W Drake, and names read of deceased brothers before a procession returns to the city. Also for sale a two seated one horse light running survey in good condition.
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I. O. O. F.hall
A. D. Gray
Marie Bowen
Hugh Moore
Marriage of Mary Jacobs and Clarence Reich in Chariton
Miss Mary Jacobs of Des Moines wed Clarence Reich of Minneapolis at Mrs. H. Patton’s home in Chariton. The ceremony featured Pauline Patton as ring bearer, Rev. Nathan Evans officiating, and Moszkowski music. A luncheon followed with fourteen in the bridal party. The couple will reside in Minneapolis after July 1 at 3837 Sheridan Ave.
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Mary Jacobs
Des Moines
Clarence Reich
Minneapolis
H. ‘F. Patton
North Grand Street
H. T. Patton
Edson King
Augusta
Illinois
Pauline Patton
Ednad Winegart
Clearfield
Nathan Evans
First Methodist Episcopal Church of Chariton
Moszkowski
Clara Winegart
Nellie King
Diagonal
Paris
Harriet Jacobs
American Light Company
Chariton
J. H. Quell Lumber Company
Zeline. Wright
Ro Winsler
Moravia
Nice
Edson
Harry
King
Anioistéllinois
Katherine Weinberg
Ara Lou
Myrtle Allsworth
Galesburg
J. Tabler
West Liberty
Esther
Earl Gleason
George Ferguson
Jose Fitzgerald
Grant McPherrie
Perry Bestor
Edna Winegart
H. H. Tyler
Hugh Tyler
Lenox
Nan Thompson
Murray
Bartholomew and Smith Wedding in Chariton
Maud E. Bartholomew and Orlo A. Bartholomew wed at two pm at the Smith home with Rev. Nathan Evans officiating. The bride wore white embroidered dress, carried roses, and guests numbered about 100. After a reception the couple left for Minneapolis and will reside at Birch Bluffs Lake Minnetonka. The Patriot notes local birth and death tallies for Lucas County 1906 07 and a Chariton baseball update.
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S. L. Smith
Maud EB
Orlo A. Bartholomew
Nathan Evans
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Jessie Pedigo
Mendelssohn
O. A. Bartholomew
Chariton
Chariton. Loan and Investment Company
University At
Minneapolis
Imperial Lumber Company
Bartholomew
Birch Bluffs
Lake Minnetoka
Panama
M. W. A. Leader Affirms No Loss of Funds in Chariton Case
Mason City Iowa June 8 Modern Woodmen of America will not lose a penny says Head Banker C H McNider. He filed claims for 350000 against the Crocker estate at Chariton to reimburse losses from the failure of the First National Bank of Chariton as the Woodmen depository. McNider notes bond security and says the claim will be paid from assets up to at least 50 percent, with bondsmen to cover the rest. The matter may take time but the Woodmen expect full recovery through court action and bondsmen’s liability.
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Mason City
Iowa
Woodmen
America
C. H. McNider
Crocker
Chariton
First National Bank
Register
Ilender
McNider
Woodmen Lodge
My. McNider
First National Bank of Chariton
Crocker Estate
McNi
Woodmen of
Ameriua
Chariton Baseball Notes Mixed Week With Narrow Losses
Chariton's baseball record for the past week shows two wins and three losses. They lost 10 to 3 at Knoxville, 1 to 0 at Buxton, then beat Buxton 1 to 0 at home, lost 3 to 0 at Hiteman, and 4 to 0 at Allerton. Stacy pitched well with seven strikeouts but weak support. Church had strong pitching with five safeties allowed. Next they defeated a visitor today, with more games upcoming at Creston and away next week.
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Chariton
Knoxville
Buxton
Hiteman
Allerton
T ‘Charel
Trenton
Missouri
Loose
Stacy
Alt
Church
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Harry B. Press
Simon Press
Press
Bookkeepers Association of
State University
Drake University
Howard Gittinger
Gittinger
E. P. Hall
I. Press
G. F. Carpenter
W.S. Bigham
Mella Howsare
Mrs. Howsare
H. H. Larimer
Tessie Fitzpatrick
Chicago
T. C. Walker
W. H. Grafton
W. K. Farmer
Ottumwa
Helen Elliott
James Wishart
C. E
A. Bown
Wi B. Boydston
Colfax
Ella Hoover
Walter Schreiber
R. C. Moler
M. E
Frank $. Arnold
Chariton Athletic Association
Court House Park
Dee Sutherland
Iowa State University
Howard
Dee
Harlan Freeman
Mem Iver
Theodore N. Morrison
Diocese of
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Frank B. Wright
Ruth Yeagel
Ruth Bennett
Octavia Beller
Martha Bailey
U. B
Emma Bertrand
J. A. Brown
Ladies Aid Society
Harmony Erickson
Christain Church
M. E. Aid Society
Union Lodge
Bartholomew--Smith
the Patriot
Baseball
Charlton
Beymour
First National
Ores
Creston
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