A GOOD CHAUTAUQUA OPENS IN CHARITON
The Chariton Chautauqua runs July 29 to August 6 with Farmers Day opening. Notable speakers include agronomist Prof. BP G Holden of Iowa State College known as the Corn Man, and lecturer G A Gearhart of Buffalo, NY. Dr Earl Douglas Holtz is highlighted for his lecture style, while Dr Robertson presents moving pictures and a projectoscope. The Meistersingers will perform, and tickets go on sale soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BP. G. Holden
Iowa State College
Ames
Holden
Iowa
G. A. Gearhart
Buffalo
N. Y
Earl Douglas Holtz
Gearhart
Doctor Holtz
Midland Lyceum Bureau
Lyceum
Dr. Holtz
East
Chariton Chauqua
Folk
Missouri
Robertson
Carrie Dumont
Rose Carrick
Chautauqua
Meistersingers
Derby July 4 Celebration Plans Include Music and Baseball
Derby committees prepare a July 4 program with three entertainments at 10 am 1 pm and 8 pm featuring an impersonator and reader from distance. The Derby band and M W A OTS orchestra play. Cleveland and Derby ball teams duel in the afternoon. Presbyterian church ladies offer a chicken pie supper at 5 30 pm in the Copeland building. Dr W J Ford visits before leaving for Seattle to practice osteopathy and join the tale business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby
Band
A. Otschestra
Cleveland
Everybody Evilie
W. J “Ford
Kirkaville
Seattle
Wash
Married Kridelbaugh and Engebretsen Wed at Home
The marriage of Miss Frank C. Kridelbaugh and Henry J. Engebretsen occurred Sunday at 9 oclock in the Kridelbaugh home. Rev. Webster Hakes officiated in a small Episcopal ceremony with family and four close friends present. The couple plans a brief wedding trip and will live at the Kridelbaugh home while arranging their future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Kridelbaugh
Henry J. Engebretsen
W. W. Kridelbaugh
Kansas City
Webster Hakes
No. 6
Ottumwa
Charity
Mr. Engebetsen
Glenwood
Minn
Red Cross Pharmacy
Engebretsen
Kridelbaugh
Pretty home wedding unites Jessie Gar land and W M Griffis
A Wednesday evening ceremony at 7 at the Gar land home united their daughter Jessie to W M Griffis with Rev F B Palmer officiating. Only immediate family attended and a wedding supper followed. Griffis, a Lincoln township native, works as a carpenter in Ottumwa and they will reside there after visiting nearby first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Garland
Jessie
W. M. Griffis
F. B. Palmer
Lincoln Township
Ottumwa
Monk and Goodhart wed at Baptist parsonage
Mr Herman J. Monk and Miss Ida Goodhart were married Sunday evening at 5 o'clock with Rev. F. B. Palmer officiating. The couple, with ties to Corydon Humeston and Nevada Missouri, plan a new life after Monk buys a tin shop in Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman J. Monk
Ida Goodhart
Baptist Parsonage
F. B. Palmer
Monk
Parr and Hemming Wedding Ties City Residents
John W. Parr and Anna E. Hemming wed at F C Stanley residence on Tuesday June 20 at 8 p m. Dr D C Franklin conducted the ceremony in the Stanley home with the Stanley family and the Parrs present. The couple left for a brief visit to Parr s sister and will begin housekeeping in a furnished cottage near the city park.
Pedigo Brothers Market Lightning Arresters Offer
Pedigo Brothers advertise lightning arresters claiming the best on the market with an honest proposition. They seek agents without required capital and offer telephones on hand with guaranteed supplies, in the frame behind Busselles Hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pedigo
Pedigo Brothers
Agen's
Busselles Hardware
Unclaimed Letters at Chariton Post Office
List of unclaimed letters remaining in the Chariton Iowa post office for the week ending June 17 1905 includes MR Davidson Mrs S A Gregg Mrs Amy Johnson John R May E H Taylor. Call for advertised letters at the post office. L F Maple P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
Iowa
Davidson
S A Gregg
Amy Johnson
John R ‘May
E H Taylor
L. F. Maple
P.M
Card of Thanks for Tillie Miller’s Illness and Death
Mr and Mrs F W Miller express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends Swedish and English for kindly assistance during the illness and death of their daughter Tillie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Miller
Tillie
Chariton Churches Welcome New Minister and Services
Charles F Ward recently graduated from Drake University Des Moines and will serve permanently at the Chariton Christian church. He will study at the church and room with Mrs S D Hickman. Upcoming services include Christian Citizenship topic next Sunday at 3:30 led by F Noble and a Methodist sermon Why I am a Methodist by Dr Franklin. Temperance meeting at 8 pm with Rev Hozier and the pastor. Communion at United Presbyterian church next Sabbath with preparatory services Friday 8 pm and Saturday 2:30. Rev T R Aikin of Albia will preach weekday services and Sabbath. Swedish school term begins Monday with language catechism and Bible history. English services at Swedish Lutheran church next Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Richard Swanson and Mrs Anna Swanson joined Swedish Lutheran church. C F Ward to lead Chariton Christian church morning and evening next Sunday. Baptist church holds services morning and evening. Sunday school at 9 20 am. Young People at 7 pm. Ladies Aid M E church meets Friday afternoon with lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Ward
Chariton Christian Church
United Presbyterian Church
T. Raikin of
Albia
Presbyterians Hold Interest Convention in Lucas County
Derby June 21 The Lucas County Presbyterian Society held a two day convention at the Presbyterian church with lectures by Dr Purmort of Des Moines synodical missionary on Presbyterianism in Iowa and Dr Day of First Presbyterian Des Moines on Forwards Onward The program included Col W S Dungan Rev W S McCullagh Rev Patterson Rev McGaughy Rev and Mrs Bolton Rev Stinson and Misses Anna Elliott Fern Sprague vocal solos by Elliott and Sprague providing an engaging closing item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby
Lucas County Presbyterian Society
Presbyterian Church
Purmort
Des Moines
Iowa
Day
First Presbyterian Church of
Pes Moines
Preas
W. S. Dungan
W. S. McCullagh
Chariton
Patterson
Garden Grove
McGaughey
Russell
Bolton
Humeston
Stinson
Lucas
Anna Elliott
Fern Sprague
Miner Charlie Carter Killed in Slate Mine Incident
Lucas June 21 report states Charlie Carter a Cleveland miner died from a slate fall Tuesday forenoon. An empty car left in place prompted a search. his body was found beneath slate with a broken neck and multiple bruises. He leaves a wife and seven children.
McElveen and Eikenberry Expand into Cambria Yard
McElveen and Eikenberry have purchased a Wurhber yard in Cambria to expand their grain seed and coal business. The deal closed last Tuesday and the Charitondrm are now in possession. With strong capital and standings, they anticipate continued success in this expansion. A large parade is planned for July Fourth at 5 p.m. inviting participation by wagon, buggy, horseback, or on foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McElveen & Eikenberry
Wurhber
Cambria
Charitondrm
Deaths in English Township and Bucks County Families
Obituaries report Miss Tillie Elizabeth Alphena Miller of English township dies at 18 from bladder tuberculosis after illness since September. Pallbearers include six confirmed Swedish Lutheran girls. funeral and burial at Oxford cemetery. Also noted is Caroline Elizabeth Severn Severn Foulks of English township born 1842 died age 62. eight children born to Willis B. Foulks and wife. private funeral and Brownlee cemetery burial. memorial services planned later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie
Elizabeth Alphena Miller
Franz W. Miller
English Township
Borg
Oxford
Margaret Johnson
Eller Sandahl
Hannah Johnson
Anna
Selma Arvidson
Emma Lindquist
Emil
Arthur
Harry
Christer
Caroline Elizabeth Severn
Bucks County
Penn
Gucas County
Iowa
Willis B. Foulks
Sadie
John
Vera
James
Oklahoma
Brownlee
Chariton Group Plans Rest Room for Women and Children
C I A board and committees met with Mrs G A Lockwood last Thursday night to discuss converting the court house east basement room into a rest room for county women and children. Mayor Alexander urged proper grass clipping disposal to prevent clogged drains. next board meeting set for July 6 with Mrs J A Brown to plan a park picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Lockwood
Alexander
Chariton
J. A. Brown
Rest-room furnishings sought for courthouse by local group
Chariton Improvement Association asks for donations to furnish a courthouse rest room. Desired items include rocking chairs chairs cots couches rugs sofa pillows water cooler pictures draperies two single mattresses two comforters. Ladies in charge are Mrs J E Brown and Miss Margaret McCormick. Rest room opens July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton Improvement Association
Court House
J. E. Brown
Margaret McCormick
Company H Seeks Captain From Election Next Tuesday
Company H will hold an election next Tuesday evening to fill the captain’s role following the resignation of L. e Naseelguien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company H
Chariton Social Event Highlights D A R Military Euchre Party
The D A R hosted a Military Euchre party at the Pythian Temple last Friday with about seventy guests. The Nightingale orchestra performed as guests arrived, flags and fort themes adorned the room, and Fort Lammie was the top fort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
D. A. R. Society
Pythian Temple
Anna L. Mallory
Stanton Custer
J. C. Copeland
Nightingale
van de Herman
George Shelton
N. Dismore
Lammie
Mesdames
Eli Oppenheimer
Walter Custer
S. W. Rea
L. C. Peake
J. C Copeland
Col. Dungan
D. B. Cowles
St. Joseph
Negro Workers Here in Joint Negro Association Meet
The Board of Directors and Trustees of the Negro National Co operative Development and Manufacturing Association convened in Chariton June 21 22 to perfect the organization for early practical work in manufacturing coal mining and related ventures. President R R Richmond, an inventor with patents on fifteen devices, leads efforts to expand production. All but one of fourteen directors attend, mainly from Iowa Missouri and Washington. As this edition goes to press the session continues with a fuller report planned for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negro National Co-operative Development and Manufacturing Association
Chariton
R. R. Richmond
Iowa
Missouri
Washington
Cowles Family Celebrates Sixtieth Birthday Reunion
The Cowles family held a Monday reunion for J. B. Cowles to honor his sixtieth birthday with six children present except Tom Cowles of Quincy Ill due to his baby’s illness. The event featured a G A R post appearance a program of music recitations and a gift display including a gold headed cane a diamond stud and a Morris chair. The Old Thirteen chapter D A R sent a note of thanks for a flag gift and birthday wishes. Refreshments of red white and blue ice cream strawberries cake and lemonade were served and tiny flags given to guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Cowles
Tom
Quincy
Ill
Mr. Cowles
Cowles
Harry
Farrell
Post
Joseph Griffin
Iseminger Post
Morris
Old Thirteen
Harry of Decatur, Sr
Joseph
Bert
Maude
LaNelle
Bertha
Thimble party honors notable Des Moines guests
Mrs J E Brown and Mrs Oscar Israel hosted about twenty ladies at the Israel home Friday afternoon in a complimentary thimble party for Mrs E H Perry and her mother Mrs Jester and Mrs Elsworth Daugherty of Des Moines. Mrs Will Lowe gave a six o'clock dinner Tuesday evening for Zora Aldrich Hazlett Ida Baldwin and other guests Iva Baldwin Margaret Beem Anna Beem and Cleo Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeta Epsilon Chi Club
Fred Taylor
J. P. Hardin
J. E. Brown
Oscar Israel
Israel Home
E. H. Perry
Jester
Elsworth Daugherty
Des Moines
Will Lowe
Zora Aldrich Hazlett
Ida Baldwin
Brandrup
Iva Baldwin
Margaret
Anna Beem
Cleo. Bryan
Mrs Wedean Hosts Monday Afternoon Gathering
Mrs Wedean entertained several friends at her home on Monday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Pearson of Creston Mrs Eric Johnson Miss Anna Ekfelt Mrs J P Borg Mrs A Davidson and Miss Johnson.
Clover Club Picnic at Slab Castle In Ottumwa Visit
The Clover Club held a Tuesday picnic at Slab Castle with guests including Mrs. Berta Tower of Ottumwa, Mrs. C W Smith, Miss Minnie Dunagan, and Miss Alice McDougal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Club
Slab Castle
Berta Tower
Ottumwa
C."w. Smith
Minnie Dungan
Alice, McDougal
Mrs Calbertson and Larimer Entertain at Larimer Home
Mrs John Calbertson Mrs Horace Larimer and Misa Nellie Hollinger entertain at the Larimer home this afternoon in a sociable gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Calbertson
Horace Larimer
Misa Nellie. Hollinger
Larimer Bone
Local Social Notes From Chariton Area
Miss Myrtle Callahan entertained a few friends at her northeast Chariton home on Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Bert Gookin hosted a small gathering that same night. Licences were issued within three weeks, with Lucas and Miss Bertha Keeton of Rousseau visiting J Shelton and Miss Theresa James near Otter Creek township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle. Callahan
Northeast
Chariton
Bert
Gookin
Lucas
Bertha Keeton
Ruseau
Shelton
Therressa- James
Otter
Creek Township
Also Mentioned on This Page
Prof
Monk-Goodhart
Christian Church
F. Noble
Richard Swanson
Anna Swanason
Swedish Lutheran Church
C. F. Ward
the Baptist Church
Young Peoples Society
Ladies Aid Society of
The
M. E. Church
Ora Smith
Presbyterians
Suys Lumber Yard
Tillie Miller
Mrs
Caroline Foulks
Crocker
Misses Fay Connell
Carrie Custer
Edith Larimer
Dorothy McCollough
Lola Steele
Grace Penick
Nelle Argo
Jessie Stocker
Clement McCollough
Will Fair
Waldo Brown
Frank Wright
Grant Stuart
Charles Copeland
Jerome Oppenheimer
Guilford Crocker
Diamond Cutting
South Park
Mesdames W. C. Gantt
Roy Stroud
Etta Shull
Pearl Jonson
Emma Cowan
Marie Bertrand
Ola Canfield
Alice Ansley
Marie Kittleman
Jessie M. Thayer
Parepa Roasa
Gem Baker
Frankie Kridelbaugh
Baker
F. P. Wright
Wright
Newman
Baptist, Benevolent ‘Society
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