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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
5
Mrs Jake Goodwin and family visited her sister Miss Mildred in Bauer. Deaths and illnesses include George Gibbs of Norwood and Myra Lee Gardner age infant. families mourn. children’s day planned. Local events cover church repairs, farm activity, school closings, weddings, and community notes from Newbern and nearby towns.
Mrs A J Irwin and children returned from a Chicago visit. Sem Brock and other locals made business or social trips to Corydon and Chariton. Relatives and friends hosted gatherings from Osceola to Red Oak with multiple towns noted, including Derby, Ottumwa and Chanute. A large S.S. convention at Eden Baptist drew many Derby residents, while Dr Throckmorton and others traveled to Chicago for stock.
Russell and nearby towns see a parade of visits with relatives in Des Moines Osceola Humeston and Chariton. Residents travel for medical care educational events and family gatherings while others attend church and school activities.
Oakley's baseball squad defeated Lucas 14 to 11 at home last Sunday showing strong hitting and pitching. Local residents attended various visits and events including a string of family illnesses travels and school term close outs with several students and teachers noted in Chariton Oakley and nearby towns.
Belinda residents report Belinda Miss Bessie Kenney returned home after a two week visit to Chariton. Roy Maddy received three buggies from Chariton via W N Foote on Saturday. Carpenters began work on the Belinda schoolhouse Monday morning. Mrs J Smith improving after illness. Mrs J E Pearson of Des Moines, Mrs Jennie Anderson of Lucas and daughter Marie, and Mrs Grace Clouse with children visited locals early this week.
A local customer reports relief from a two to three year tetter with one box of Chamberlains Salve. The advertisement notes splendid satisfaction from Chamberlains medicines and local availability through Williamson Drug Co. The Weekly Inter Ocean offer is mentioned for a one year subscription at 1.25 dollars.
Tonight if you would enjoy tomorrow take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets tonight. They produce an agreeable laxative effect, clear the head and cleanse the stomach. Price, 25 samples free at Williamson's Drug Co.
Market report from Chariton listing prices for cows hogs cattle oats rye wheat timothy seed clover seed and hay. Source McElveen and Eikenberry. Prices shown in per unit terms with multiple typographic errors in the section.
Cedar Grove reports Thomas Sellers builds a barn with George Thompson assisting. Neighbors surprised Joe Goltry Saturday evening, sharing prayer by Rev. Bennett. A temperance lecture with two singers at Bethel Church on the 24th, no door fee but offerings invited. H. E. Savage drove hogs to Russell. children’s exercises at Lagrange and Russell praised. Miss Jessie Evans teaches Cedar Grove school term ends. R. E. Hixson builds mill building. Bert Long helps Bert Samborn with farming. Fourth of July plans shift to Russell route. petition in Washington. Visiting cards sold at the Patriot shop.
NORTH LIBERTY Lem Hickman and son transacted business in Columbia last week. John Riggs and family shopped in Chariton Tuesday. Fred Smith hauled hogs to Lacona Tuesday. Ruby Chabolt from near Lacona visited friends in this vicinity last week. Grace Herron assisted her sister Mrs. Frank Hickman clean house last week. The infant daughter of Alfered Gardner is ill. Dave Daugherty from Lacona did carpentry for O. G. Herron Wednesday. A. J. Herron hauled corn to Lacona Saturday. Mrs. Hazel Stansberry and son left for Nebraska after months with her parents. Jona Shounkwiler was guest at D. R. Baker Friday. Lee Kirton and family visited Sam Myers family Sunday. Fred Smith and family visited Sue Mullin family Sunday. Grandmother Sargent from Lacona visiting Mrs. Sam Myers and Rosa Tadlock. Della Herron visited with her sister. Mr. Sargent from Lacona called on cousins Maggie and Iona Shounkwir. Halleck Baker visited with John Stierwalt. Brother Sloan and daughter Lizzie had dinner with Henry Inbody and wife.
Andrew Noble and family visited with sister Mrs Robert Richards. Local residents attended the Rabbit Ridge school picnic and enjoyed a good time. Albert Carroll visited Creston to see his ill mother. Esther and Agnes Arvidson of Chariton visited. quilting party hosted by A Arvidson and Mrs Jacob Admire. Fred Petterson aided his brother Chas on the farm. Mrs Elmer Dider and baby from Wayne County stayed with L C Krutsinger. A pie supper is planned at Center school house next Friday evening June 26. Residents attended Harlan Freeman’s monument unveiling in Chariton cemetery by Woodmen of the World. Nellie Redlingshafer closed a five month term with graduation exercises at Center. eighth graders were Oliver Ansley, Roxie Collver, Mabel Carroll, Lora Peterson, and Jennie Arvidson. Rev Evans and County Supt Mrs Gow gave addresses as the program impressed a large crowd.
Beaman and Patton promote Foley's Kidney Remedy as a universal cure for kidney or bladder troubles within medical reach. The advertisement asserts no medicine can exceed its effectiveness.
A B Gookin & Co offer prompt financing for farm loans claiming abundant funds. Also listed are various local notices including residence for sale by Beaman and Patton, a testimonial praising Foley's Kidney Remedy, and a property listing with terms and rents attached to Mrs Emily Braden and Mr Howard Culbertgon.
An aging circular touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a cure for rheumatism pain claiming relief and better sleep. It asserts long standing cases can benefit and urges trial, noting Williamson Drug Co stocks 25 and 50 cent sizes.
A brief loan notice states funds available at five percent interest with terms to be arranged. Details are limited in the fragment.
David Hampton sues Amos Ragsdale and unknown heirs over land in Lucas County Iowa. Petition seeks fee simple title to the NE quarter of Section 25 Township 71 Range 21, release of a Caleb Pierce mortgage, and a court decree declaring Hampton owner free of liens. Defendants must appear by noon of the second day of the next term, August 31 1908, otherwise default.
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