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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1900
Page
4
County correspondence highlights visits and illness among residents. W J Allen travels to Des Moines, Jessie McElveen visits Chariton, and Miss Edith Platts heads to Council Bluffs. Notables include Prof Gillies in town, Amos Wright ill, and a new church land gift from James Nyswonger in Ottercreek Township.
Frank Grimes visited Russell on Saturday. McVay & Co. are sawing logs for David Bond and he plans to build a barn from lumber hauled by him. Libbie Wells of Derby visits Sidney Wells and family. Edward Sargent visited Mrs. Mary Miller and family last Tuesday. Mrs. James Mahaffey and daughter of Red Oak visit Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Shull. Prof. Emmerson recently stayed with his parents and approves the primary decision.
Heirs of Wm Irons to J E Mc Corkle 40 acres in Pleasant for $1. Hiram Webb to Melissa L Webb 2 lots in Russell for $800. Wright Newsome and wife to P Ber yard 10 acres in Union for $150. Heirs of Hugh Smith to Wm F Ginn 1 interest in 80 acres Whitebreast for $600. Chariton Cemetery Co to John Preston 1 lot in Cemetery for $60. Lydia A and George Pfrimmer to En M Pfimmer 804 in Ottercreek for $1. Geo and Lydia A Pfirmer to Lydia to Ashby 804 in Ottercreek for love and affection. T A Bown and wife to A H McCol free of charge. An advertisement offers Boschee's German Syrup free samples at Storie's drug store for cold, bronchitis, or lung troubles with claims of widespread use and efficacy. 5-8-3m
Ezra Foster made a business trip to Chariton last Thursday. Mrs. Frank Carson has been sick for several days, but is getting better. E. 58. Wells of Lucas called on his brother Charles Wells last Monday. Rev. Bryant of Centerville will preach at New Zion Saturday night and Sun An ice cream social was held at the home of Jeff McManuis Saturday evening for the benefit of Zion church. Centennial school closed last Friday, with exercises in the afternoon. The Zion school went over en masse, much to the surprise of the Centennialites, who were not expecting them. There's no beauty in all the land. That can with her face compare. Her lips are red her eyes are bright. She takes Rocky Mountain Tea at night Ask your druggist.
A crowded spring lake picnic and local events fill the page. Birth of a 10 pound boy to Dick Barnett and wife. Floral Culture Society meeting at Mrs. Hunter on Monday. Rev P J Vollmar to preach at county farm next Sunday. St Andrews Sunday school picnic at Brook Farm. W R C meeting scheduled June 26. Miss Bessie Whitcomb declared insane and moved to Clarinda. Little Waite injured but fine later. Whitebreast house fire causes full loss. house insured. Endevor Society lawn social June 26 for charity. ice cream 10 cents. Concordia Swedish Lutheran party at Swan Nelson’s with ~90 guests. Local store A J Woodman expands by cash sales. several deliveries reported. Campaign Patriot promotion with McKinley portrait. Ringling’s Circus comes to Osceola June 30. not Chariton. Epworth League to host medley musicale June 28. Lincoln township praised road work by Wesley Moore. Depot incident involves Edna Branch of Des Moines. Harper's Weekly feature on Utopia by Copeland, nephew of Elijah Copeland. Chariton post office to become second class July 1 with $2000 postmaster salary. Ottumwa votes library. women support, men oppose. total 2708 with 1663 men and 1045 women.
James Meadows died at his Kellerton Iowa home on Sunday June 11 1900 aged 72. Funeral services were held at the family residence and burial followed at Kellerton cemetery on Monday. He leaves a wife and eight children. His sons Roy and Ben Meadows attended the funeral.
Chariton Markets promotes proper harness care at 126 Grand Street in Chariton Iowa urging owners to invest in quality gear. The ad contrasts care with neglect and encourages dressing horses well, emphasizing pride and low cost.
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