John Hays Hammond and the South African ordeal
The article recalls John Hays Hammond a renowned mining expert tied to Cecil Rhodes and the Barnatos. It recounts his rise from Yale to the Royal School of Mines and US Geological Survey work, his marriage to Natale Harris, and his capture by Boers after the Jameson raid. His death sentence was commuted after intervention by Richard Olney and American diplomats, with calls from miners and Yankee soldiers.
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Alf
Guggenheims
Hays Hammond
Barney Barnato
Richard Warding Davis
New York
Gloucester
Mess
Gugeenheim
San Francisco
Baylie
Sheffield Scientific School
Yale
Royal School of Mines
Freiberg
Germany
United States Geological Survey
California
London
Cecil Rhodes
Natale Harris
Mississippi
Sammond
Cape Town
Kea
Go- Sack
Immond
Pretoria
Richard Olney
Cleveland
John Hays Hammond
Ace
Ays Hammond
Republican County Delegates Named for June Convention
The county convention to meet Saturday June 20 lists Republican delegates from Chariton Jackson and surrounding townships, including first ward officials G W Ensley C C Blake D N Rogers, and many others. The convention will select delegates to the state and judicial conventions.
Primary Campaign Expenses Reported in Lucas County
Voters learn detailed campaign spending by county officials and candidates. Sheriff J D Clark lists 3118.85 with a contested 78.50 for canvassing. actual 40.35. Other filings include H Storie 821.75, B Bartholomew 25.81, C W Rose 54.48, M M Perry 900.00, J Wright 16.00, Wiltsey 18.00, Gray 19.00, A White 15.00, J Norwan 8.00, J H Darrah 210.00, J B Wyland 2.00, Waynick 2.00, T H Jones 2.00, A Aten Jr 2.00. Democratic filings show G J Gittinger 6.00 and W B Hanis 0. The rest filed none.
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Lucas County
J. D. Clark
Clark
Sanes Ceeee Eee
Bott Cc. Cc
Livan
Ni. H. Storie
Eve Hyd Winds
B. Bartholomew
G. i. Carpenter
C. W. Rose
M. M. Perry
J. P. Wright
G. W. Wiltsey
A. D. Gray
J. A. White
Fir Awad Angelo Pepeli
J. W. Norwan
WOM Ry Ares
H. C. Waynick
H. Jones
A. K. Aten, Jr
Justice of the Peace
Pepi
G. J. Gittinger
W. BE. Hanis
Republican Committeemen Named by County Convention
The Republican county committee members are listed by ward and locality including Chariton First Ward I E Manning Chariton Second Ward K H Best Chariton Third Ward J O Becker Benton 8 A Scott Cedar L D Wright English K I Brown Jackson east J P Vorhies Jackson west C H E Kent or Jas Skinner Liberty W T Taylor Lincoln G B VanArsdale Otter Creek Geo Serrit or BR O Miller Pleasant Y N Foote Union Geo Parkin Warren L S Huntley Washington W J Marshall Whitebreast H Gillaspey The committee will meet and organize after the county convention on June 20.
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Benton
W. H. Holmes
Ward Carpenter
Cedar
J. M. Wright
Jank Rickey
Joe Sanborn
Chariton
G. W. Ensley
G. C. Blake
D. N. Rogers
Stewart Elmer Hopkins
Howard
Frank Willey
B. Curtis
Jackson
West
Jas. Skinner
G. L. Heston
J. W. Kent
East
H. L. Byers
J. S.C. Bell
Thos. Croston
J. B. Knotts
Liberty
H. C. Dillman
N. B. Hemphil
Lincoln
John Elder
J. A. Adcock
OC. W. Brown
Otter Creeck
T. S.crozier
E.R. Davis
W. BR. Relph
I. C. State
J.C. Cassity
Whitebreast
J. Gillaspey
J. W. Mank
Win. Vincent
Republican County Committee
E. Manning
K. H. Best
J. O. Becker
A. Scott
L. D. Wright
K. I. Brown
J. P. Vorhies
C. HE
Kent
W.t.taylor
G. B. VanArsdale
Otter Creek
Geo. Serrit
BR. O. Miller
Pleasant
Y. N. Foote
Union
Parkin
Warren
Huntley
Washington
W. J. Marshall
H. Gillaspey
Tent Meetings Draw Crowds at Chautauqua Grounds
Interest grows in gatherings at the Chautauqua tents with Evangelist Berry delivering engaging sermons. Comfortable seating and climate control enhance the experience as the Baptist church holds all Sunday services from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Everyone is invited.
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Chautauqua Grounds
Berry
The
Baptist Church
O F Brownlee Dead A respected community member passes away
The community mourns the sudden death of Oliver F. Brownlee at his English township home on Monday June 15 in his 68th year. A Civil War veteran, he served in the 86th Illinois Infantry and fought at Pea Ridge Corinth Perryville Stone River and Chickamauga. He is survived by his wife S J Thompson and four children Elida Leeman Willie and Frank with TL in New Mexico. The funeral was held June 17 at the family home with Rev Atwood and Rev McCullagh officiating. Interment followed in Chariton cemetery.
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O. F. Brownlee
English Township
Rev
Atwood
Brookfield
Missouri
Chariton Presbyterian Church
W. 8. McCullagh
Chariton
Oliver F. Brownlee
Mercer County
Illinois
8. J. Thompson
Massachusetts
Ucas County
Emelish Township
Des Moines contractor William S Steele dies after long illness
William Sloan Steele, a prominent Des Moines contractor for 20 years, died at home Friday June 12 at 3 15 a m after an 18 month lung illness. Funeral at Sixth Presbyterian in Chariton, burial in Chariton cemetery. Survived by wife, two children, parents, six siblings. out of town mourners named including Milton and Hovey Steele, Mrs Charles Day, Mrs William Smith, Sylvester Taylor and James of Humeston.
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William Sloan Steele
Des Moines
Sixth Presbyterian Church
Chariton
Miss Lilly
George Scott
George W. Scott
McCullagh
Presbyterian Church of
Ottercreek S S Convention Program at Wren Hill Church
The Ottercreek Township S S Convention meets at Wren Hill Church on Sunday June 21 1908. The day features singing devotionals reviews talks on teaching qualifications and outreach led by J A Wilson J A Cooley T Scott Rogers G L Ashby S P Howard W W Clore J W Norman E A Anderson and others with an afternoon address on better workers and future outlook and an evening session on engaging youth. All invited.
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Ottercreek Township
S. S
Wren Hill
J. A. Wilson
J. A. Cooley
T. Scott Rogers
G. L. Ashby
U. S
S. P. Howard
W. W. Clore
J. W. Norman
E. A. Anderson
G. W. Ensley
M. C. Foster
H. D. Clore
Sam Pfrimmer
Myrtle Wallace
T.D. Ahsby Jr
No Need of Suffering From Rheumatism
Advertises Chamberlain's Pain Balm as relief for rheumatism, asserting pain relief and potential cure by topical application. Encourages trial before discouragement, notes sleep and rest benefits, mentions 25 and 50 cent sizes sold by Williamson Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Williamson Drug Co
Local millinery sale and Chariton social notes
Local item notes a 20 percent discount on millinery at Mrs. Walker's. It covers Chariton social calls and visits from residents including Moran Norwood, Mrs. Townard in Woodburn, Mrs. Stewart in Lacona, and many others visiting or traveling to nearby towns. Includes death notice for W. I Gittinger and sports note on Howard Gittinger’s summer plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Moran Norwood
Chariton
Robert Townard
Woodburn
Homer Stewart
Lacona
J. L. Avitt
Ottumwa
Oliver Clouse
Oakley
J. M. Shelton
Charles Noble
C. R. Marshall
Oelweip
Will Celebrate Anniversary of Woodmen Camp in June
Will celebrate the 11th anniversary of Manchester Camp No 140 Woodmen of the World on Saturday evening June 20 1908 in the K of P hall Rev Dr G H Schleh of Omaha will deliver the address and the Chariton Orchestra will furnish music All are cordially invited Also note sale of a high grade piano with case damage at Owens Jewelry and Music Store and a claim of superior printing at the Patriot shop Lucas County.
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Manchester
Woodman of the World
K. of Phall
G. H. Schleh
Omaha
Chariton Orchestra
Owens Jewelry and Music Store
Social events fill week with birthdays and gatherings
Mr and Mrs J C Flatt planned a surprise for their son Harry on his fourteenth birthday with forty young guests. Mrs Millie Beem celebrated her seventy fifth birthday with dinner for nineteen at her brother Chas Wright’s home. Mrs W D Boydston's visit to Chariton included a day at the Mauk home. Friends of Miss Lyman and Miss Burgstrom hosted several gatherings for upcoming departures and birthday anniversaries. A Leap Year social, Thimble Club dinner, Montana Club gathering, and Entre Nous Club meeting were noted among local activities.
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Charles Harris
Liberty Center
M. VY
F. A. Saum
Savannah
Missouri
John Williams
Trumbull
Neb
Ross Drake
Iowa State University
Iowa City
M. Stemple
Dow City
H. B. Stewart
May Ladd
Red Oak
Leona Howard
J. M. Shelton
Fay
Lacona
Mary Curtis
Elmer Hasselquist
Chicago
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Arthur Curtis
Minneapolis
J. B. Curtis
Warren Township
Frank Shular
Black Falls
Canada
Chariton
Will McDowell
United States
Washington State
Mae Moore
Johnson
Albia
Walter Anderson
Kohomo
Indiana
J. C. Flatt
Harry
Millie Beem
Chas, Wright
W. D. Boydston
Colfax
Chariton Friends
Anthony Mauk
Mauk
Boydston
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Republican County
Republican
Patriot Shop
Ottercreek
Pres
L. S. Ashby
Sec
Chariton Volunteer Fire Department
Iowa
Olivers
Lightning Southern Minstrels
Te Chariton Orchestra
CO. H.ln.g
Mrrs
Walker’s
North Side Square
WN. G. Lutz
Russell
O. D. Smith
W. K. Hedges
St. Joseph
David Fluke
Daisy Throckmorton
Cedar Falls
Tessie O’conner
Melrose
C. G. Summers
Cleo
Ind
Marie Harding
St. Charles
J.L. Long
Osceola
Long
Colorado
Portland
Oregon
W. I Gittinger
G. J
Henry Gittinger
Louisiana
Mr. Gittinger
Howard Gittinger
State University
Dee Sutherland
Manning
Dee
Maude Lyman
Jessie Pedigo
Leda Smith
Lyman
Mia
Ely Edmungon
Pueblo, Col
Leda Burgstrom
Council Bluffs
Louise Hess
U. P. Church
Fred Anderson
Montana Club
Ida Culbertson
Mit
Mrs. Lloyd Penick
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