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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
10
The Modern Woodmen of America claim of 350000 against First National Bank was rejected by the Comptroller of the Currency. Judge McPherson will open federal court in Chariton on July 7 to hear preferred claims. After that decision, a dividend for depositors is expected without further delay.
Residents condemn the county supervisors for mutilating courthouse park trees under the guise of trimming. The author argues the trees needed no trim, had recovered from a prior pruning, and questions the board’s taste and judgment in damaging beauty and shade.
Mrs Susannah Woodward celebrated her ninetieth birthday on Sunday June 28 1908 at the home of her son Recorder A D Gray. Born June 28 1818 in Kentucky she spent many years in Indiana before moving to Town A small gathering of friends recalled ye olden time and shared a birthday dinner. Healthy and keen eyesight keep her a constant reader, and well wishes flow from family and neighbors for many more years.
Last week of tent meetings continues nightly this week with three preaching services and Sunday School exercises on the final Sunday. Rev. S. E. Wilcox of Des Moines invited to speak in the afternoon, with high hopes for his attendance. Also notes local baseball results for Chariton and upcoming games with Hocking, plus social and business notices from Chariton community.
A crowded Chariton armory enjoyed Harry Hemphill known as Huntress and The Martins in a benefit show for the Chariton baseball team. Hemphill wowed with Anna Held and Blanche Ring imitations, elegant costumes, and graceful dance sequences. The Martins performed Harvest Time with Pap Jones and Tottie Dashliegh, interspersed with saxophone and trombone numbers and eight Chariton girls in chorus. The act closes with Why cant a Girl be a Soldier and a strong solo by Mrs. Howard Copeland. Hemphill and The Martins plan another appearance in Leon on the Fourth of July at the opera house after a telephone request.
A Chariton citizen urges better maintenance of public school grounds citing tidiness and weed control. The Lyric theater showcases Rip Van Winkle with repeat showings, while Sugden’s theater plans a Fourth of July opening at 10 am. Chariton hosts outdoor moving pictures on the square and welcomes excursion crowds from Derby Humeston Russell Oakley Lacona and other towns. Barbers shift hours to accommodate Fourth celebrations.
J A Gitzy will resign as foreman of the Leader office on Saturday night and move to Hays South Dakota to claim land and help in a printing office. His family may join in the spring. Numerous visits and departures are noted, including Dell Stuart from New Orleans visiting relatives, Mrs Noble and daughter from Lenox, Miss Eloise Wilson returning from Glenwood, and several others visiting or traveling to Colorado Springs Lake Okoboji Denver Omaha and Albia.
The Churches C L Organ will speak in Chariton on July 8 about Bible schools and teacher training. Baptism will be administered at the Methodist church next Sabbath. Morning sermon topic Thy Kingdom Come and evening A Stainless Flag a Saloonsless Country. Regular Christian church services Sunday with Bible School at 10, preaching at 11 and 8, youth and C E activities. Ice cream supper by Young People's Society tonight. Christian Women's Board meets July 7 at 3 p.m. Moonlight picnic by Christian Endeavor tonight. Harmony schoolhouse service next Sunday at 3 p.m. Swedish Lutheran, St Andrews Guild food exchange Friday morning at Yengel's meat market. Real hammocks at Fluke's.
The W R C Ladies hosted a farewell surprise for Mrs R L Viers at Mrs N S Melville home before her Sunday departure to Kansas City. Emblem pin given. Also birthday shower for Miss Emily McCormick by Mesdames Anna Mallory and J H Brown. Fortnightly Club met with Mrs Homer Caughlan. Zeta Epsilon Chi Club met with Mrs J C Flatt. camping on Grand River at Davis City this week includes multiple families and friends from Chariton Bolivar Leon Kokomo and Kearney with return planned for the Fourth. Virginia Stuart Jackson born Saturday at Mercy Hospital Chicago to Mr and Mrs W F Jackson. Chariton friends extend congratulations to Mr and Mrs Charles G Shane of Lawton Oklahoma visiting relatives. Alva Adams returned home from Memphis after a period of work.
Mrs Hilma Christina Seaholm died at her Chariton home early Sunday at age 76 years 7 months 18 days. A service was held at home and at the Swedish Lutheran church with sermons in Swedish and English. Interment was in Chariton cemetery. She was born November 10 1831 in Hultsjo Socken Sweden and came to America with her husband Karl Peter Seaholm about 38 years ago settling in Lucas County then near Chariton. Surviving children include Christine Seaholm Carl Emanuel Mrs J H Canning Arnold Theodore and Albert with a sister in Sweden and her husband died eleven years ago after 45 years of marriage.
R A Hemphill died at his daughter Mrs Alice M Foster’s home in Lucas on June 27 1908 aged 79 years 16 days. He was born June 10 1829 married Elizabeth Zimmer in 1849 and Margaret Fee in 1851. Services were held at United Presbyterian church in Chariton with Rev Nathan Evans. Interment in Waynick cemetery. Survived by W H Hemphill East Las Vegas NM N B Oakley and Mrs Alice M Foster.
A new state law strictly limits sale and use of toy pistols caps with dynamite and fireworks. Violators face up to 100 dollars fine or thirty days in jail. Officials urged enforcement to curb injuries and deaths from explosions, urging a safer Fourth of July.
The third teachers examination of the year will be held in the high school on Wednesday through Friday July 19 30 and 31. The program covers preliminary tests didactics orthography arithmetic reading geography U S history physiology vocal music English grammar penmanship elementary algebra economics civics and elements of physics with specific time slots each day.
The partnership between G. I. Soderstrom and A. G. Arvidson in Chariton’s restaurant business was dissolved by mutual consent on June 27, 1908. G. F. Soderstrom will continue the business, paying all claims and collecting all money due the firm.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for aid and sympathy after a mother’s death. Local items note the Chariton Orchestra dance on July Fourth at 9:00 p.m. in Noxall Club rooms, visits by Harriet Meller from Leon and Mrs. Chris Kaiser from Ottumwa, travels of Mrs. N. Weiford to Council Bluffs, Bessie Swope’s visits to Davis City and Garden Grove, and club meetings of Lyantaen and St Mary’s Guild. A partial eclipse was seen Sunday morning. banks of Chariton will be open all day July 4.
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