Underground Crossings Talk Moves To Petition Stage
A Chariton town meeting at the courthouse discussed pressing the O B and Q to install underground crossings. J A Campbell chaired with E H Lewis as secretary. A petition committee was formed to circulate support among citizens and the issue will be revisited on June 28.
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Court House
Chariton
J. A. Campbell
E. H. Lewis
C.t.brant
B. B
van Dyke
Howard Culbertson
B.R. van Dyke
W. W. Coles
Eli Manning
O. J. Israel
G. W. Ensley
Clio Club elects officers after meeting with Mrs Crocker
The Clio Club met with Mrs. Minnie Crocker last Friday and elected officers for the ensuing year. Officers include President Effa Brown, Vice President Elsie Wright, Secretary Clara Crim Goltry, and Treasurer Monk Clayton Stewart. Frappe was served and the afternoon was pleasant.
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Othe Clio Club
Minnie Crocker
Effa Brown
Elsie Wright
Clara Crim Goltry
Monk Clayton Stewart
Reckless Horseplay Causes Runaway and Sprained Ankle
Miss Jessie Miller of Warren Township suffered a sprained ankle after a buggy was upset when four young men racing on horseback and in a buggy collided with it near Otterbein in Benton Township. The incident also frightened Mrs. Henry Miller, aunt of the injured, as her horse bolted a half mile before stopping. The report notes a pattern of such dangerous highway mischief by the same youths and calls for lawful action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Miller
Warren Township
Otterbein
Benton Township
Henry Miller
Law and Justice
Two Des Moines Servicemen to Return from Philippines
Frank Buffington and George Tim mons are due home around July first after a year in the Philippines. They sailed for San Francisco June first, enlisted in Des Moines, and served in the Third Battalion of the Thirty-eighth regiment, finishing their term of enlistment.
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Frank Buffington
George Timmons
Uncle Sam
Phillipines
San Francisco
Des Moines
Third Battallion
Thirty-eighth Regiment
Chariton Fourth of July Celebration Planned with Parades and Races
Chariton schedules a full day of Fourth of July events including parades races music and amusements for all ages. Activities start with a sunrise salute and run from bun eating contests to greased pole performances and a band concert in the park with prizes awarded at various times throughout the day. Bring baskets and enjoy a family day in the park.
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Chariton
McKilveen
W. E. Lewis
County Farm
Brookdale
Brown & Butcher’s
Court House
Park
Dr John A McKlveen to represent Iowa abroad
Dr John A McKlveen of this city is appointed by Governor Shaw as Iowa's delegate to study European medical admission and to report to diplomatic representatives. He will also serve as delegate to the International Tubercular Congress in London on July 23, 1901, with the State Board of Health confirming the honor. He plans a three month trip with wife and daughter, visiting Buffalo, New York City, Ireland, England, Scotland, France, Belgium, Germany, and Holland.
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John A. McKlveen
Gov. Shaw
Iowa
Europe
London
England
State Board of Health
Jessie McKlveen
Buffalo
New York City
Castle Coffield
County Tyrone
Ireland
McKlveen
Scotland
France
Belgium
Germany
Holland
Catholic Mission at St Marys Draws Wide Audience
Rev Father Lambert leads a mission at St Marys Catholic Church this week with strong attendance despite heat. Protestants attend and praise his sermons. He lectured on Beereoll in New York nine nights ago and will present a free lecture on Education at the opera house Sunday at 4 PM, urged by non Catholic friends.
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Father Lambert
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Trains Run Without Orders on Burlington Lines
Chicago June 24 report notes Burlington road operates double-track trains without orders. System, started by W C Brown who resigned to join Lake Shore as vice president, runs hundreds of trains daily across divisions without orders. Officials defend it as simple and say no accidents have occurred.
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Chicago
Burlington Road
W.C Brown
The
Road
Lake Shore
Ottumwa
Simpson College Glee Club Concert Charms City
The Simpson College Ladies Glee Club staged a warm Friday concert at the M E church drawing a large crowd. Sixteen singers performed with harmonious blending and frequent encores as Butterfeld Brourink and Arthur provided strong piano accompaniments.
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Simpson College Ladies ’ Glee Club
M. E
Mabel Brourink
Serena Sameskins
Butterfeld
Arthur
Rendar
Attempted kidnapping report at Spring Lake Park
Three boys report a tramp luring seven year old James Bright from Spring Lake Park. Otis Cook detained Charles Spragg of Ottumwa after a preliminary hearing failed to convict. The boy said the man sought him for food.
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Claude Malone
Guy Willoughby
James Bright
Spring Lake Park
Willoughby
Malone
Mr. Bright
James
Otis Cook
Cook
Charles Spragg
Ottumwa
Alexander
Spragg
Meeting to form society for mercy and protection
A call urging community action to shield children and animals from cruelty. A meeting is set for next Sunday at 3:30 p.m. in the Baptist church to organize a society dedicated to defending the helpless and ensuring justice and mercy.
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Baptist Church
Brown resigns to lead Lake Shore Road presidency
W C Brown resigns as general manager of the C B & Q to become president of the Lake Shore road, starting July first. Delano of Chicago, Harvard graduate and former Q superintendent of motive power, is elected to fill Brown’s vacancy.
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W. C. Brown
C. B. & Q. Railroad
Lake Shore Road
Brown
Delano
Chicago
Harvard
Akillful
The
Senses List of Unclaimed Letters for Week Coding June 22 1901
A brief notice lists unclaimed letters for the week ending June 22 1901. Names include Mrs Frances Sweighe Mire Leora Willame and F Maris P M among others. The fragment suggests a mail or post office style conservational notice in a local column.
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Frances Sweighe - Mire
Leora Willame
F. Maris
P.M
Swindlers Isgrig Discharged After Plea to Dismiss
In Chariton Lucas County Iowa the case State of Iowa versus L Isgrig and A Isgrig over swindling Charles and Lucinda Christian of 114 dollars was dismissed at a Justice of the Peace hearing. County Attorney E W Drake moved to drop charges and tax costs to prosecuting witnesses, with Christians signing the dismissal request and recovering money.
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State of Iowa
L Isgrig
A. Isgrig
Chas
Christian and Wife
The
Patriot
W. 8
Long
Justice of the Peace
Christians
Chariton
Christian
E. W. Drake
C. W. Christian
Chariton Township
Lucas Co
Iowa
L. Isgrig
Comes Now CO
W. Christian
Lucinda Christian
Kristian
Galloway Land and Loan Firm Sets Chariton Trade Office
The Galloway Land and Loan Company announces permanent location in Chariton and offers to buy sell and trade in its operations.
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Chariton
Galloway Land and Loan Co Chariton Iowa advertises land sales
The Galloway Land and Loan Co of Chariton Iowa promotes real estate services for city and farm properties including eastern Kansas ranches. It highlights its years of land business experience and invites potential clients to call for sales or loan assistance.
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Eastern Kansas
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Bso
M. Sheuerman & Bro
West Side Square
Burlington
City Club
J. F. Ekfpelt & Son
Alin
Eaded
DR. McKlveen
Gatholicg Church Mission
Burlington Line
Jimmie Bright
Humane Society
West Side Clothier, Chariton
Prof. Legrig
Brother
Galloway Land and Loan
Galloway Land and Loan Co
Chariton, Iowa
Phoenix Mills
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