Local notes recount visits and travel around Chariton
Personal mentions include Leroy McMaines visiting Humeston Clara Curtis returning from Russell Laura Curtis, Mrs. Branham from Russell visiting the city, Mrs. Howe and daughter in Murray, Lola Steele visiting Humeston, Oscar Clay of Marshalltown visiting Chariton, Mrs. Andrew attending a Davis City wedding, Mrs. Ed Lawrence returning from Leon, Mr. and Mrs. Dailey from Woodburn guests of Mrs. McAloon, Mrs. Scott and Minnie Patrick in Lucas, H. W. Prouty leaving the Depot Hotel for Des Moines, Mrs. Lester Carter in Lacona, a newborn baby girl to the Monroes, Ekfelt family from Ottumwa visiting, J F Ekfelt back from Ottumwa, Swedish Lutheran choir hosted at Amity, Mike Sexton sick at Hot Springs, Anna Ekfeit visiting Philadelphia New York and Washington DC, Oscar Clay’s return Sunday and praise from The Patriot for his success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Branham
Russell
City
G. 8. Howe
Murray
Lola Steele
Humeston
Ed Lawrence
Leon
Myr
T. W. Dailey
Woodburn
Chariton
Thomas McAloon
B. Scott
Minnie Patrick
Lucas
H. W. Prouty
Depot Hotel
Des Moines
Lester Carter
Lacona
Swedish Lutheran Church
Swan Nelson
Amity
Mike Sexton
Alliance
Hot Springs
Dakota
Nebraska
Pioneer Grip
Anna Ekfeit
Philadelphia
New York
Washington, D. C
Christinsen
Atlantic City
Claude Younkin
Ottumwa
Walter Brown
H. A. Teas
Rienbeck
W. Whipple
Creston
Frank Tindell
Norm Baker
Laura Baker
Chariton Friends
Margaret Maple
Knoxville
Ed Berry
Harold
M. E. Church
Frank Cushman
Burnham
O. B. Sutton
Corydon
H. B. Sutton
Lizzie Buffey
Reba Newsome
John O'Grady
John Farrell
R. E. Ewaldson
W. S. Perkins
G. C. Croston
Earle Lewis
Will Wright
Maryville
Homer Cresap
Osceola
E. C. Jones
Bertha Kirkhart
Nora Thompson
A. B. Williams
Golda Duckworth
Hall
Hal Larimer
Alonzo Williams
Derby
John Householder
Glenwood
B. R. Platts
Burdette
S. Oppenheimer
Chicago
Wolffs-Berman
Linnie Thompson
Lena
New Virginia
Harry White
Will Blanchard
Verne Clark
Pearl Newman
Merl Willy
Della Threlkeld
D. Householder
Farmer City
Illinois
Henry Hammon
Oskaloosa
Mr. Hammon
J. B. Smith
Oklahoma
W. D. Lewis
Indianapolis
Ind
D. E. Deming
Massachusetts
Mr. Lewis
Hutchinson
Kansas
Chariton Social Roundup Sees Many Russell and Ottumwa Visitors
A lengthy Chariton social column records visitors from Russell Ottumwa and Lucas, with entries noting Sunday and Monday trips by Harry Brown Arthur Ketchum Floyd Mickel and many others. It also lists local residents visiting relatives in Des Moines Omaha Knox ville and Des Moines and notes upcoming church supper events and local travel for business and leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Brown
Russell
Arthur Ketchum
Floyd Mickel
Albis
Chariton
Minnie Hughes
Lucas
Mabel Clouse
W. F. Metz
Ottumwa
Harlie Huston
Julia Hastings
Dan Ferry
Pearl Howard
Chariton Friends
Maude Jeffries
Osceola
A. C. Hughes
Pleasantville
Bert Peterson
Bessie Monger
Mary Welch
Jack Evans
Omaha
M. J. Pim
Frank B. Taylor
Indianola
Deaths Mrs Mary Reynolds of Benton Township
Mrs Mary Reynolds died at her Benton township home after a lingering illness in the 81st year. Her husband Michel Reynolds died in 1876. Survived by four children Adeila Murphy Ot tumswa Mary Reibel deceased Patrick and Maggie at home. Funeral was Sunday morning with interment at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Township
Mary Reynolds
Michel Reynolds
Adeila Murphy
Ot‘tumwa
Mary Reibe
Patrick
Maggie
Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Infant Mitcham Dies at Age Six Years
Herbert Eldon Mitcham infant son of Mr and Mrs E H Mitcham born May 19 1902 died June 12 1908. Parents express gratitude to friends and recall the words of Jesus about little children and the Kingdom of Heaven. J L J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Eldon Mitcham
E. H. Mitcham
J. LJ
Democratic County Convention Nominates Local Ticket
At the county convention held Saturday at the courthouse the ticket was named for representative Albert F. Jenkins, county treasurer A. M. James, sheriff Laurel Ross, county superintendent Laura Fitch, and P. Bevard for the Board of Supervisors. Delegates to state and senatorial conventions were chosen, with T. M. Stuart delivering a fifteen minute speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Albert F. Jenkins
Washington Township
A. M. James
Liberty Township
Laurel Ross
Whitebreast
Laura Fitch
Chariton
P. Bevard
Union Township
J. W. Kriddelbaugh
J. C. Baker
W. A. Miller
P. M. Scott
T. M. Stuart
W. B. E. Lusk
Hardin Exley
Clothier
W. H. Dewey
W. McCullough
N. Z. Baker
T. M. Stuart Esq
Church Services And Revival Moves In City
The Presbyterian church lists 11 am and 8 pm sermons with reception of members at the morning service and Sabbath school at 9 30. The Methodist church welcomes Rev W F Bartholomew from Indianapolis to preach next Sunday and recalls his former Chariton pastorate as a scholarly eloquent minister. News comes that Rev B F Miller shows improvement and may recover from a long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Bartholomew
Indianola
M. E
Bartholomew
Chariton
B. F. Miller
Signs of the Times Sermon at Baptist Church
Rev. F B Palmer will speak on the signs and conditions pointing to the last days at the Baptist church next Sunday evening June 21. The Baptist Benevolent Society met at Mrs Peterson’s home Friday. Children’s Day observances drew a large crowd and generous offerings. Swift & Company in St Joseph Missouri advertises 500 laborer positions via Bhs Fist & Co Chariton Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Palmer
Baptist Church
Baptist Benevolent Society
Peterson
Swift, & Company
St. Joseph
Missouri
Bhs Fist & Co
Chariton
Iowa
Wren Hill School Otter Creek Jawai May 22 1903 Report
School report for Wren Hill Otter Creek Jawai covering May 22 1903 shows 20 days taught 27 pupils enrolled 68 total days absent 30 tardiness cases 2344 average daily attendance 11 never absent nor tardy with names Earl Mason Harry Wheeler Clell Mason Carrie Roberts John Hickle Beulah Howard Elsie Howard Katie Howard Pearl Mason Maude Roberts Wayne Howard. Not absent but tardy two students Mabel and Saxon Pfrimmer Susie A Hupp teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren Hill School
Otter Creek Jawai
Earl Mason
Harry Wheeler
Clell Mason
Carrie Roberts
John Hickle
Beulah Howard
Elsie Howard
Katie Howard
Pearl Mason
Maude Roberts
Wayne Howard
Mabel
Saxon Pfrimmer
Susie A. Hupp
Devoe Paint Guarantees Long Lasting Finish
A letter from Devoe & Co promotes Devoe Ready Paint claiming double the longevity of old-fashioned paint with no extra cost. It invites customers to report faults to dealers for replacement at Devoe’s expense and touts 145 years of apprenticeship backing the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
Iowa
Devoe
F. W. Devoe & Co
Miller Denies Death Status Cited as Conclusive
The item cites Joaquin Miller denying death rumors with a claimed conclusive opinion. The text remains fragmented and lacks clear dates or locations but notes a position of knowledge and references a kidney-related term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joaquin’ Miller
Also Mentioned on This Page
United States Depository
S. H. Mallory
F. R. Crocker
W. P. Beem
Leroy McMaines
Humestone
R. E. Trembley
Laura Curtis
Oscar Clay
Marshalltown
Arthur Andrew
Davis City
Yridor
Mrs
Harry Alcorn
Melrose
Mrs. W. Coles
Birdie Clark
R. W. Bruce
The
Leon Journal
Julia Teas
Mrs. Waugh
Edna Storm
C. C. McIntire
Jessie
George Press
Pearle Newman
D. W. Houck
S. Bailey
R. L. Gilbert
John Gilbert
L. C. Woods
Musdams
8S. M. Greene
Jacob Andrews
Indiana
J. D. Threlkeld
T. Courter
Frank PL. Wright
W. M. Householder
Hooper
H. D. Clore
Norwood
F. C. Larimer
W. E. Lewis
Ayers
Ayer
Afor
Postoffice
Harry Yost
Eureka Bakery
Mrs. Mary, Reynolds
Camp Hall
Presbyterian
First Baptist
L. F. Maple
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