Egg throwers fined in Lucas case at Chariton hearing
Justice Storie presided as Robin Hunter and Lorenzo Watkins pleaded guilty and were fined 9.80 each for egg throwing at a newly married Ottumwa couple from the wedding party. Clyde Knotts faced a hung jury, to be retried next Wednesday. Fourteen others have already been convicted in Lucas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucas
Egging
Justice Storie
Chariton
Robin Hunter
Lorenzo Watkins
Dennis Lewis
Clyde Knotts
Hunter
Watkins
Lewis
Knotts
P. A. Tissue
Jessie Cartright
Ottumwa
Jennie Evans
Evans
Tissue
Birthday Surprise For Mrs Beem On Seventy Third
Mrs. Millie Beem celebrated her seventy third birthday with a Friday surprise at her son W. P Beem’s home. Guests included sons Frank and W. P Beem with families, Miss Ida, W B, granddaughter Miss Bessie Beem of Harlan, sister Mrs Katherine Boyd, brother George Wright and wife. A twelve o'clock dinner was served and gifts were given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millie Beem
W. P. Beem
W. P
Frank
Ida
W. B
Bessie Beem
Harlan
Katherine Boyd
Walton Family Leaves Chariton for Alice Texas
The Waltons and allied families depart Chariton after over forty years in Lucas county to establish a permanent home in Alice Texas. Their long association with the city’s social and business life and successful electric lighting ventures are noted with regret and best wishes from local friends as they relocate to the far southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Walton
Edward
Flora W. Burkhart
Charlton
Alice
Texas
Chariton
Lucas County
Weather Crop Bulletin Des Moines Iowa June 1906
Weather bulletin for week ending June 18 1906 reports abnormally cool and dry conditions from Monday morning to Friday night with very warm last two days and Sunday showers in Missouri valley Sioux City and Omaha. Cites scarce rainfall hurting crops though corn shows ideal soil moisture for field work. hay is reduced. oats spring wheat and barley show injury. pastures show stress but not major damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Missouri Valley
Sioux City
Omaha
Southeen
Central Section
Statewide Rain Hints at Relief from Dryness
General rain over the state would be of inestimable value and the week closed with indications of relief from prevalent dryness, offering hope for agriculture and water supplies.
Blake Couple Plans Two Month Pleasure Trip Across U S and Canada
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Blake depart Tuesday for two months of travel to Colorado Denver Colorado Springs and Glenwood Springs then Salt Lake City Utah to visit Arthur Blake in Spokane Washington to visit the Dent family in Glenwood British Columbia to see Harriet Drummond sister of Mr. Blake. They will call on Robert Manning in Seattle and spend a few days in Portland before returning via the Canadian Pacific Railway. We predict for them a most delightful trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Blake
Colorado
Denver
Colorado Springs
Glenwood Springs
Salt Lake City
Utah
Mr. Blake
Arthur
Spokane
Wash
Dent
Glenwood
British Columbia
Harriet Drummond
Robert Manning
Seattle
Portland
Oregon
Improvement Association to Meet in City Library
The Improve ment Association holds its annual meeting tomorrow Friday at 8 p.m. in the city library. Minutes, admission of new members, roll call, treasurer and rest room committee reports follow. Rev F B Palmer speaks on A Town Without a Town Hall. Mrs Hickman and Mrs Thayer give talks on school buildings and The Timid2 City and its Citizens, with Hon J H Darrah discussing Knockers. Each member may speak once per topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Improvement Association
F. B. Palmer
Hickman
Mrs. Thayer
J. H. Darrah
Grace Ketcham to Wed Charles Nelson in Chariton
Invitations are issued for the marriage of Miss Grace Elizabeth Ketcham to Mr. Charles Albert Nelson of Estherville Iowa on Thursday June 28 at 8 30 p m at the bride’s mother Mrs Mary Francis Ketcham’s home in Chariton The groom is a traveling man The couple will reside at Estherville Ia after September first The bride is active in millinery business and well regarded Mr and Mrs E G Eustis were passing through from Chicago to Denver to begin a summer post as Burling ton traffic manager and visited relatives in the area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
Grace Elizabeth Ketcham
Charles Albert Nelson
Estherville
Iowa
Mary Francis Ketcham
O’colok
Nelson
E. G. Eustis
P. P. Sheller
John Darrah
Chicago
Denver
Eustis
Burlington
Frank Tindell
Creston
W. Whipple
Irene Young
Delbert West
May Carpenter
Des Moines
Drake University
Belle van Dyke
Ed Jones
Colfax Springs
Charles Smith
Jostth
L. C Peake
Q. Storie
Daisy Pickerel
Savannah
Everett Alexander
Bedford
Okla
Albert
Fred
Virgil M. Barnes
O. D. Harding
Kearney
Neb
Kearney Military Academy
J. M. Hanlin
Nellie
Elwood
Kan
J. B. Hanlin
Mr. Hanlin
C. H. Bemiss
San Francisco
Linn Crall
Bemiss
J. Cowles
Decatur
Jil
Carter
Roscoe Pedigo
Cowles
du «Atur
Tuesaday
Baby Pauline
Malvern
M. E. Corbin
Tarvin
Emerson
Community church schedule of events and gatherings
Multiple local church groups announce upcoming activities. The Methodist church hosts a Tom Thumb Bridal procession and a cantata The Beautiful City on July 2 and 29. The Christian and U B churches plan socials, picnics, and lunches with sermons by Rev Scull. Otterbein holds services in the grove next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Pleasant Two U S Convention in Pleasant township grove
The Sunday school of Pleasant township will hold its annual convention on July 8 in a grove at N. N. Byers place about a mile south of Belinda. An interesting program is being prepared and will be published later. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Township
N. N. Byers
Belinda
Mrs Byrnes Visits Derby Schools Veteran Teacher
Mrs Flora Buffington Byrnes of Pueblo Colorado visited the Derby area with her cousin Miss J Etta Layton. Byrnes formerly taught in Derby schools a few years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Buffington Byrnes
Pueble, Colo
J. Etta Layton
Byrnes
Derby
Mrs Lydia Rockey dies at 47 in Russell Iowa
Lydia Jane Werts Rockey born April 11 1859 in Muskingum Ohio married to Philip A. Rockey on March 14 1883 and died June 14 in Russell after a long illness. She leaves husband daughter Myrtle mother six brothers and three sisters with funeral at the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev J McGaughey and burial in Russell cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyda Werts Rockey
P. A. Rockey
Russell
Presbyterian Church
J. McGaughey
Chariton
Lydia Jane Werts
Muskingum, County
Ohio
J. J. Werts
Lucas County
Iowa
Philip A. Rockey
Myrtle
George Werts
Elephant with Toothache Outsmarts Doctor at Des Moines Barn
Tom-Tom the largest elephant ever brought to this country suffered a toothache at Ingersoll Park Des Moines. Dr Knott a noted dentist tried a shock treatment. the elephant hoisted him and escaped. Tom Tom now tours with the Yankee Robison circus set to perform in Chariton on June 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom-Tom
Knott
Deg Moines
Ingersoll Park
Des Moines
Tom
Yankee Robison Circus
Chariton
Fluke Grove to Wed in Riverside Home
The wedding of Ira Fluke of Riverside California and Myrtle Grove of Cedar Rapids Nebraska will be held at the bride’s home on Wednesday June 27. The groom is a former Chariton resident and a son of Levi Fluke. Friends extend congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Fluke
Riverside
Cal
Myrtle Grove
Cedar Rapids
Neb
Chariton
Levi Fluke
Chariton Musicians Move to Neighboring Town Bands
Members of the Chariton band have accepted July Fourth posts with neighboring outfits. A B Tansey joins Garden Grove at Leon, Arthur Brown moves to Derby at Lucas, E G Carter, D O Thomas and H W Haaselquist join the Afton band at Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
A. B. Tansey
Garden Grove
Leon
Arthur Brown
Derby
Lucas
E.G. Carter
D. O. Thomas
H W. Haaselquist
Afton
Bedford
Local and Personal Notes from Ottumwa Area
A string of short notices lists residents and visitors: W A Hikenberry in Ottumwa on business. Mrs Clifford Reeves visiting Omaha. G J Stewart hosts Albcia guests. Frank Timmons visiting Des Moines. Fred Woods attending land opening in Ashdown Ark. Many others travel to Chicago, Colorado, Kansas, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Missouri, and California for visits, illness, or family events. The item also notes serial story Hesper concluding next week and summer plans for several locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hikenberry
Ottumwa
Clifford Reeves
Omaha
Accidents Mark Trip North of Be linda in One Day
Last Sunday near Be linda Elbert Dixon and his visiting son in law HE Hulgan from Columbia rode in a buggy behind Hulgan. A narrow bridge toppled Dixon and a child into a ditch while Hulgan’s team ran away injuring Mrs Hulgan who sprang free and broke her collarbone. A second child was left in the carriage but later rescued. Later that evening Earl Shore of Pleasant township was thrown from a passing team, suffering severe injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belinda
Elbert Dixon
Russell
HE. T. Hulgan
Columbia
Mr. Dixon
Dixon
Mr. Hulgan
New Bakery Opens In Flatt Candy and Ice Cream Parlor
J. C. Flatt will run a new bakery in his basement bake room connected to the candy and ice cream parlor. A large brick oven has been installed on a cement floor with whitewashed walls. An expert Chicago baker will supervise, and operations begin around June 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Flatt
Chicago
Mr. Flatt
Firemen Attend State Tournament at Clinton
Members of the city fire department traveled to Clinton for the State Firemen’s Tournament from June 19 to 22. The delegation included W. Johnson Edson Robbins Stafford Dawson Duntley Tinder Slattengren Lyman Kimsey Lewis Kimsey Lindquist Ketchum Cloud Kimsey Hickman Peterson Beardsley Lewis Larson White Clark Percifield Abrahamson McGinnis Johnson Humsher Curtis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
W. Johnson
W. Edson
George Robbins
W. R. Stafford
E. F. Dawson
A. H. Duntley
R. T. Tinder
C. W. Slattengren
C. Lyman
Elmer Kimsey
C. Lewis
W. Kimsey
Carl Lindquist
Arthur Ketchum
Gus Cloud
Joan Kimsey
J. Hickman
R. E. Peterson
Sam Beardsley
Will Lewis
John Larson
Will White
F. Clark
T. Percifield
Q. A. Abrahamson
J. McGinnis
P. Johnson
Clarence Humsher
Arthur Curtis
Martha Stuart Engaged to William Forsythe Jackson
Mr and Mrs Frank Stuart announce the engagement of their daughter Martha to William Forsythe Jackson of Lake Forest Illinois. The wedding is planned for September. Miss Stuart is spending the winter in the south and Denver Colorado. A nice line of go carts at Boylan's east side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Stuart
Martha
William Forsythe Jackson
Lake Forest
Ill
Misa Stuart
Denver
Colo
Social Events Highlight Mrs Whitfield and Local Parties
A twelve thirty luncheon for Mrs. W W Whitfield and a party for Miss Bessie Beem were noted along with Dorcas society afternoon, Woodman Circle ice cream social and dance to Chariotons. P R K O ladies hosted a Methodist church picnic with one guest per lady. Farther Lights club met at Miss Eloise Wilson and Mrs Will Eikenberry hosted dinner. Card party honor to Mrs George Watts followed by a twelfth birthday for Master Harry Flatt with lawn refreshments and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid Society of the Christian Church
Geo. Burham
P. RK. O
Ilion
Harry Flatt
J. C. Flatt
Jennie Anderson
Laura Yocom
Mattie Larimer
Margaret Maple
Harry
Neighbors Plan Surprise for Walton Family Before Texas Move
Kind neighbors hosted a Friday gathering for the Walton family as they prepare to move to Texas. About forty attendees shared ice cream and cake, enjoying a pleasant sendoff before the departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton
Texas
Derby Youth Bound Over On Forgery Charge
Ray Calkins twenty three son of T P Calkins living south of Derby is bound over to the grand jury on a forgery charge. He allegedly cashed a sixty dollar check at Brewer and Blakes by forging L G Troutman and posing as Andy Troutman. The Humeston Wool Co check was drawn to Andy Troutman and later duplicate payment was issued. County attorney Wells led the case and Calkins appeared before Justice George in Derby where the preliminary hearing bound him over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Calkins
T. P. Calkins
Derby
Grand
Young Calkins
Brewer and Blake’s
L. G. Troutman
Andy Troutman
Union Township
Humeston Wool Co
Calkins
Humeston Bank
Grewer
Brewer
Wells
George
Pioneer Otter Creek resident Moses Horton Curtis dies at 80
Moses Horton Curtis died suddenly at his Norwood area home on June 14 at age 80. The Otter Creek pioneer, born May 15, 1826 in Ohio, came to Lucas county in 1857 and helped build the county. Survived by wife Sarah Ann Spence, 16 children, 21 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. funeral held at UOB church with Rev. Hulbert, Rev. Stark, and Rev. Myers officiating. interment at Fletcher burying ground. The youngest daughter and her husband Daniel Barger will remain on the home place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Horton Curtis
Norwood
Curtis
UO. B
M. Hulbert
Oakley
Olive Stark
Emma Myers
Lacona
Fletcher Burying Ground
Lucas County
Ohio
Otter Creek
Monroe County
Noble County
Sarah Ann Spence
William N
Emory W
Jonahtan. B
Zaccheus
Eliza Gray
Seibert, Colo
Mary E. Bennett
Haigler, Neb
Martha Barger
Elmer
Ellis C
Crutis
Wesleyan M. E. Church
United Brethren Church of Christ
Daniel Barger
Mrs Henry Calkins Died Far From Home in Canada
Harriet Saunders Calkins born 1850 in Kentucky married Henry Calkins 1870 in Attica Marion county Iowa. She moved with family to Canada last years and died June 10 1906 near Yellow Grass Saskatchewan. Her body returned to Knoxville for burial after funeral at Zion church. She leaves four children, three married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Calkins
Pleasant Township
Lucas County
Yellow Grass
Saskatchewan
Canada
Belinda
Knoxville
Marion County
Zion Church
Rev. Bates
Columbia
Zion
Harriet Saunders
Boone County
Kentucky
Iowa
P. M
Attica
Ing
Christian
Also Mentioned on This Page
Improvement Association
Nelson Ketcham
The
Baptist Church
the Baptist Church
Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
Spring Lake
U. B
Fred Dixon
W. L. Scull
Otterbein Church
Lydia Rockey
Fluke
Mrs. R. O. Cramer
Albcia
G. J. Stewart
Frank Timmons
Fred Woods
Ashdown, Ark
Arnold
Cecilia
Lama Hess
Lina Rath
Smith Center, Kan
Mamie Artley
Jennie Brown
Anna Sullivan
KE. C. Bridge
Patterson
New Jersey
Jessie Smith
Leona Patterson
Mary Kenney
Mineral Point
Wis
Jessie Hart
San Jose
C. E. Brant
Father Aid
Harry Rogers
Red Oak
Parentia
Ed McCorkle
C. W. Carter
F. A. Stanley
Roberta
Herman Hikenberry
Glenn Proctor
Alrs
Ida Reu
Clara Payne
J. Gee Brown
Fayette
Ethel Wiseman
Walla
Nathan Evans
Myrtle Callahan
Kansas’ City
C. W. Callahan
Misses May
Minnie Howe
Murray
Hesper
Boylan’s
East Side
W. W. Whitfield
Ida Beem
Peter Lawson
Dorcas Society
Woodman Circle
K. of P. Hall
Chariton Orchestra
Farther Lights Club
Eloise Wilson
Will Eikenberry
Misael Florence
George Watts
Davenport
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