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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
6
Wax Barney B from Oska loosa fell under freight train No. 71 while riding the bumpers. His right leg was amputated at the thigh, left knee cut, and left toe severed. He died at the county farm after being cared for. Sister fetched the body.
Confirmation last Friday at St Marys Catholic church Chariton for a class of thirty eight from Osceola Leon Woodburn and Chariton. Bishop James D Davis of Davenport Diocese presided with several priests assisting and praised the class for instruction under Rev Edward Gayle. Sponsors included Miss Margaret Fresl and others listed. the students and sponsors came from nearby towns and parishes.
Ex president Grover Cleveland dies suddenly at his Princeton North Dakota residence on a Wednesday morning. Heart, stomach, and kidney ailments are listed as the causes. He was 71 on March 18 and left a widow and four children.
The Patriot will publish the first installment of The Merry Widow, adapted from the popular musical. It will be richly illustrated with large drawings by Ryder, based on poses by leading actors from the play.
Chariton defeated Allerton 9 to 5 at Humeston and lost to Creston 8 to 6. At home Sunday they fell to Hocking 4 to 3. The ragged contest drew chews and miscues on both sides. Carlisle team plays tomorrow.
The 1908 Chariton Iowa Republican County Convention began at 11 am with W J Marshall reading the call and names of delegates. G W Ensley was elected chair and W Bell secretary, committees formed for state delegates and resolutions, with Evelyn endorsed leaders and a pledge to support Roosevelt and Iowa Republicans in November.
Dr J A McKlven returned from Kansas City Missouri where he attended the National Eclectic Medical Association meeting June 17 to 20. He reports a large, informative session of eclectic physicians from across the United States. The charter member was elected vice president for the coming year for the second time.
Ralph Baker the youth captured by Sheriff Gittinger in Chariton and sent to the Eldora reform school for horse stealing in Wapello county is now wanted in Saskatchewan for another horse theft last May. His mother resides in Regina Saskatchewan Canada.
City letter carriers and post office clerks will be tested at the Chariton post office on July 18. Exams cover spelling arithmetic letter writing penmanship U S geography and reading addresses. Age 18 to 45. men at least 5 feet 4 inches tall and 125 pounds. married women need not apply. Successful applicants may be appointed as three carriers and one substitute for city delivery starting September 15 and clerks as vacancies occur. Salaries range from 8600 to 1000 per year.
Rev Father Gaule celebrated his twenty seventh birth anniversary and second year of priestly ordination on Wednesday. High mass at 9 30. Six out of town priests assisted. Church ladies presented a purse of 14 dollars. During his Chariton stay he has endeared himself to church members and the public, who hope for an extended pastorate.
Tomorrow evening in Chariton the armory hosts a two hour entertainment headlined by Harry Hemphill known as Huntress performing female impersonations and dances plus the Martins a duo of instrumentalists presenting Harvest Time. Local chorus singers James Crppeland and others join, with the Chariton Orchestra and pianist Lillie Wood. Reserved seats 35 cents. proceeds aid the Chariton baseball team.
State Evangelist Berry plans a full day at the Chau tauqua grounds Chariton inviting residents to a morning start with Sunday school and evangelistic services. The program features preaching at 11 and 3 with basket dinner at 12:30 and supper at 5:30 plus praise services at 2:30 and 7:30. If rain arrives the tent and church basement will host attendees. Souls are said to be being saved and interest grows. Everyone is invited to attend all events.
Mr L O Atha and Miss L B Barker of Chariton were married at their west Chariton home at ten o clock Tuesday evening by Rev Hugh Moore of the Baptist church. The groom is a section worker and the bride is a daughter of Mrs Carl Eggert. Both have many friends in Chariton who sent good wishes.
Notice bids to furnish coal steam and mine run for the city of Chariton for the year ending January 1 1909 will be received.
Frank Taylor 21 adopted son of Mr and Mrs W T Taylor died Saturday morning by self administered strychnine. He planned the day and left a note bidding his parents goodbye dated 11 o clock. Funeral services Monday at Union Church, Newbern cemetery burial.
Lee Whitlatch of Columbia, once acquitted of murder, is again wanted after allegedly forging a beer purchase. Local vigilance groups pursued him last week but he escaped. Sheriff Gittinger and a Chariton bloodhound were unable to trail him.
Inventor J H Price of near Cleveland claims a patent rail joint that could save railroads money and suits electric roads with a self bonding design. He visited Youngstown to recruit funds for a million dollar company to manufacture the joint, potentially locating a factory in Iowa. He also touts a steel reinforced concrete railroad tie for a permanent road bed.
Miss Anna Johnson of Des Moines and Frank Phillips, both of Des Moines, were married recently. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs A G Johnson, previously worked at Palmer's and Younkers. The groom is a book-keeper in a large Des Moines store. The couple began housekeeping at once and friends extend hearty congratulations.
A wedding announced for Henry C. Wilson and Miss Fither Lykins held Wednesday afternoon at three o clock in the Presbyterian church. Details note the groom Mr Henry C Wilson and bride Miss Fither Lykins with the ceremony described in clipped local courtly style.
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