Wedded With His Fingers Crossed At Ingersoll Park
Ray Lehigh known as Wenie, a local town character, married Bertha Coonse at Ingersoll Park in a staged ceremony with fingers crossed. The event drew about 50 000 spectators as manager Fred Buchanan arranged wedding attire and a glee club performance amid a long string of park promotions and delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Lehigh
Wenie
Venie
Fred Buchanan
Ingersoll Park
Des Moines
Ill
Chariton
Glee Club
Des Moines Register
Bertha Coonse
Justice of the Peace
F. T. van Liew
Justice van Liew
Papa Coonse
Buchanan
Lehigh
Miss Coonse
Mr. Lehigh
Buchannan
Clyde Fairless
Blanche Sterling
Jewel
T. Fred Henry
Assiss
Berger
Lawrence Miller Purchases Clare Newspaper for Editorship
Lawrence Miller son of Rev B F Miller former Chariton M E church pastor has bought a Clare newspaper to pursue editing and publishing. He leaves teaching after two years and previously edited the Herald locally, with a lasting interest in printing and the newspaper trade. The Patriot commends him to Clare readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Miller
B. F. Miller
M. E
Chariton
Clare
Lawrence
Herald
the Patriot
Mr. Miller
Call for Mass Meeting on Encampment of 55th Regiment
A meeting is called of the town’s businessmen for Friday evening at the courthouse to discuss the 55th regiment encampment in Chariton from August 5 to 14. The note urges every merchant to attend to ensure citizen interest and the event’s success.
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Court House
Unclaimed letters listed at Chariton post office
Unclaimed letters remaining in the post office at Chariton Iowa for the week ending June 12 1909 include Mrs G H Brinegar Mrs F A Brown Ralph Baker R C Beilel Mrs A W De Witt James A Leech BE W Lewis Clyde Hill R A Hasselquist P M.
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Chariton
Iowa
G. H. Brinegar
F. A. Brown
Ralph Baker
R. C. Beilel
A. W. de Witt
James A. Leech
BE. W. Lewis
Clyde Hill
R.A. Hasselquist
P. M
Retherford-Woods Nuptials at Justice Seward’s Office
Retherford and Miss Eva Woods wed Monday evening at 8 30 in Justice Seward’s office. The couple, well known in Chariton, receive congratulations from friends. Also advertised: a fine rifle shotgun for sale and a buggy with single harness. Enquire Brower Blake and O J Asrael. Waterworks offered by G W Ensley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex
Retherford
Eva Woods
Justice Seward
Chariton
Flag Day explained by G A R instructor in 1909
Warren Dungan outlines the origin of Flag Day established by the American Flag Association in 1897. He notes June 14 as the chosen date since 1777 when Congress adopted the stars and stripes and describes the schoolroom pledges and salutes used to honor the flag, urging national respect and proper ceremonies.
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Colonel Dungan
G. A. R. Here
Court House Park
American Flag Association
Patriotic Societies
United States
Congress
Towa
Washington
Lincoln
The
America
Warren
Dungan
Public Spirited Farmers Drag Roads To Town Square
Four farmers Jas Parsons M E Eaton Chandler Bros and J E Seaholm pulled road drag across their farms to the Chariton public square last Friday and again Monday. They say country roads stay in good shape through such work and farmers can reach town when needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Parsons
M. E. Eaton
Chandler Bros
J. E. Seaholm
Chariton
Eagles Will Camp in Chariton Lodge Outing at Grand River
The Eagles of Chariton plan their second annual outing at Davis City on August 15. They will camp ten days on the Grand River banks with fishing and swimming and a general good time. Lodge funds cover the approximately 600 dollar cost for all members.
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Eagles of Chariton
Davis City
Grand River
Golden Wedding Celebrated by Belinda Residents
Mrs. George Stanger and her Belinda daughter traveled to Red Oak on Monday for the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Boggess. The couple, long time Belinda residents, moved to Red Oak fourteen years ago. Chariton friends offer congratulations and wishes for many more years together.
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George Stanger
Belinda
Red Oak
F. H. Boggess
Mrs. Boggess
Chariton
Beer Seized at Lucas by Sheriff Lyman
A wholesale seizure of nine barrels of beer was made by Sheriff Lyman in Lucas on Tuesday. The beer, originally consigned to Cleveland months ago, had been shipped to Lucas and stored in the depot freight room. It is now locked up awaiting court action.
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Buchanan
Lehigh
Lyman
Lucas
Cleveland
Brown and Warrior Pair Wed in Chariton Porch Ceremony
Harold J. Brown and Mae Warrior of Bridgewater were married at the bride’s home on Wednesday at noon. Rev. Zimmerle officiated on the front porch as forty guests dined al fresco on the lawn. The bride, a Bridgewater teacher, and the groom, a sales representative with McCollough & Co, will live at the Kull cottage on Twelfth Street.
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Harold J. Brown
Mae Warrior
Bridgewater
Zimmerle
M. E. Church
Thomas Warrior
McCollough & Co’s
Homesteaders Social at K of P Hall Discusses Iaternalism
Homesteaders held a social evening at the K of P hall with each member inviting a guest. A H Correy of Des Moines, Supreme secretary, spoke on paternalism and CG Copeland from the city gave a short address. Afterward attendees went to Arcade restaurant for ices and cake. Next meeting set for June 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K.of P Hall
A. H. Correy
Des Moines
Supreme Secretary
CG. Copeland
Supreme Era
Arcade
Campbell Thrown From Horse in Street Near W E Lewis Store
Campbell limpingly recovers after being dragged by a horse on a paved street near the W E Lewis store last Sunday. He escaped serious injury when his foot caught in the stirrup and the horse was halted after deputies restrained the animal.
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Run Campbell
W. E. Lewis
Feed Yard Price Increase Notice in Chariton
Notice states feed yards in Chariton raise prices from 10 to 15 cents due to high grain and hay costs. Extra charge after 11:00 p.m. Date noted as 6-17-26. Orders for engraved wedding invitations announcements and visiting cards welcomed at the Patriot office. We guarantee the best work and newest ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
Patriot Office
Wireless rescue of Slavonia passengers captivates Chariton
The Slavonia wreck off an Azores island prompted a 180 mile wireless relay to the Princess Irene which saved all aboard. Among passengers were Mr and Mrs H K Holloway of Trinidad Colorado who later confirmed safety by cable from Mr Holloway to Mr Copeland.
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Slavonia
Azores
Princess Irene
H. K. Holloway
Trinidad
Colorado
May C. Russell
Atlanta
Copelands
Holloway
Copeland
Forty five years of married life for Mr and Mrs T M Stuart
Mr and Mrs T M Stuart marked their forty fifth wedding anniversary with a surprise from their children on a Tuesday. Surrounded by grandchildren and friends they enjoyed an elaborate dinner at seven with covers for twenty. The Stuarts married in Selma Town and settled in Chariton where they are esteemed citizens.
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T. M. Stuart
Mrs. Stuart
Selma
Chariton
Theatres in Chariton Delight Patrons with Vaudeville Shows
Patrons at Chariton vaudeville and motion picture theatres have enjoyed strong entertainment. The Temple showcased the Kidders in a bright clean sketch while Willison and Stonaker at the Lyric delivered a fine singing act. Willison is praised for a remarkable falsetto voice.
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Chariton
the Kidders
the Temple
Willison & Stonaker
Lyric
Lew Dockstader
Willison
Dr Perry resumes office with son as successor
Dr M M Perry, once confined to his home, announces he can meet friends and patrons at his office. While he cannot work as a dentist, his son Dr Percy Perry, a graduate with proven ability, is delivering thorough service and has proved a worthy successor.
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M. M. Perry
Patriot
Percy Perry
Percy
Tragic Milwaukee Train Death Reaches Ottumwa Family
Mrs Adaline Longcor was struck by a Milwaukee train while crossing a railroad bridge on Sunday. She died soon after. Her mother Mrs Jane Copeland and sister Mrs E E Tuttle were summoned from Milwaukee. Misses Lou and Maggie Tuttle attended the funeral held Tuesday at nine o'clock.
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Jane Copeland
E. E. Tuttle
Ottumwa
Adaline Longcor
Longcor
Lou
Maggie Tuttle
Ottumbva
New Doctor in Chariton Opens Local Practice Soon
Chariton gains Dr IT B Throckmorton son of Dr TM Throckmorton who just graduated from Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia He plans to locate in Chariton after state exam There are now four Throckmorton doctors in the county plus ongoing district church meetings Corydon June 17 20 with local delegates named and program participants listed Quality printing noted at the Patriot shop.
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Chariton
IT. B. Throckmorton
T. M. Throckmorton
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
Throckmorton
Fred Throckmorton
Derby
Jeannette
T. B
Chariton District Ministerial Association
Epworth League
Corydon
Chariton League
Frank Willey
Rosa’ Kumm
Millen
Enos’ “Anderson
Lathrop
Will
First Tariff Policy and Protective Duties Overview
A Washington dispatch traces the origins of protectionism from the 1789 tariff for revenue to Hamilton’s push for protective duties. It notes Civil War shifts, the 1897 Dingley tariff, Taft era actions, and current Senate debates led by Senator Dolliver on the conference bill and proposed duties including on potatoes.
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Washington, D. C
Congress of the United States
Family of Nations
House of Representatives
Jares Madison
Virginia
Congress
Alexander Hamilton
Republic
United States
Monroe
England
Great Britain
Taft
Senate
Iowa
Dolliver
Menenre
du Pont
Lena Aldrich
Delaware
Tron Vania
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Des Moines Park
Retherford—Woods
Brower & Blake
J. Asrael
Eagles
H. G. Larimer
Bertha Hanks
Minneapolis
Yeomen
Grand “Street
Brown
Dr. Perry
Milwaukee
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