May Picnic Could Bring 4000 to Chariton
Morrell Employes may hold their annual picnic in Chariton after a visiting committee from Ottumwa’s Morrell Packing Co met local officials. They toured South Park and the fair grounds and will choose among Chariton Cedar Rapids Marshalltown Grinnell and Kirksville Missouri with July 14 as the date and about 4000 attendees expected. The C B and Q officials may donate transportation for all employees if Chariton is chosen.
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Morrell
J. M. Bechtel
Iowa
John Wishart
W. B. Ramsall
Morrell Packine Company
Ottumwa
Chariton
Railyoad
South Park
Fair Grounds
Cedar Rapids
Marshalltown
Grinnell
Kirksville
Missouri
Death of Eliza R Noble in Oakley Iowa 1900
Eliza R Noble died at her grandmother Mrs Noble’s home in Oakley Town on June 21 1900 born October 31 1881 in Lucas county She moved with her parents to Colorado in 1888 returned to Iowa in 1898 Joined the Christian church of Oakley in 1894 active in Christian Endeavors remembered as a cheerful generous young woman whose death leaves a sad void in the community and in her church There is a stray line about Rocky Mountain Tea likely an ad embedded in the obituary
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Eliza R. Noble
Noble
Oakley Town
Lucas County
Colorado
Iowa
Miss Noble
Christian Church of
Oakley
False rumor of Durrant confession debunked
A Shenandoah Sentinel report notes a San Francisco rumor that pastor Rev Gibson confessed to the Durrant murders. Cyrus Reed received a June 12 Examiner letter denying any confession and stating Gibson still lives and preaches without admission of guilt.
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Shenandoah Sentinel
Baptist Church
San Francisco
Durrant
Cyrus Reed
The
Examiner
Shenandoah
Iowa
Gibson
M. E. Church Dedication Sunday July 8 1900
The M. E. Church will dedicate a Bedford stone building with 850 to 1000 seats and six basement rooms. Services begin at sunrise with a prayer meeting, then 10 30 a m public service, 8 p m preaching by Dr B I Ives and Rev D Austin, and an Epworth League meeting. The project cost about 28000 dollars and entertainment is planned for visitors from distant towns.
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House of God
Auburn
N. Y
Thompson
Zion
D. Austin
B. F. W. Crozier
Epworth League
B. I. Ives
Captain Hepburn Sick With Yellow Fever in Havana
The Chicago Record reports Captain C. B. Hepburn of the Volunteer Signal Corps is near death from yellow fever in Havana after tending a dying sergeant to learn how to manage the man's wife and children. At a Company H election in the armory, Second Lieutenant Lawrence Hasselquist was elected first lieutenant to fill a vacancy, and First Sergeant Max Blous was chosen for second lieutenant. Captain Howard will appoint the new first sergeant later.
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Hepburn
Chicago
C. B. Hepburn
Volunteer Signal Corps
Col. Hepburn
Havana
Company H
Armory
Lawrence Hasselquist
Larimer
Max Blous
Howard
Wagon Collision and Runaway Injures Edwards in Lucas County
A gray team driven by J A Edwards tore from a store doorway startling the animals and broke a stair railing. Edwards grabbed the lines but was dragged, cutting a gash in his knee. He calmly sold a mower afterward. Separately near Melrose, No 8 fast mail struck four men at a crossing. D T Dineen was killed and D Dennis Dineen injured. D J Ryan injured. the engineer not at fault.
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J. A. Edwards
Mr. Edwards
Melrose
D. T. Dineen
Dennis Dineen
John Dineen
D. J. Ryan
Band Concert Program for Friday Evening
The program for Friday evening June 29 features six bands with pieces like March Mr Thomas Cat Synade a fee Ball Overture Choice Selection and Independentia plus Polonaise Con Amore and Under One Flag with solo and dance titles listed and subject to change.
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Thomas Cat
Unclaimed Letters List At Local Post Office
The post office reports uncalled letters for the week ending June 80, 1900. Names include Marshall Fox Miss Mabel McCollough Ann Nelson Rev. W A Hitchcock W E White John Davis Eigha Wright Co E Anderson L F Marine P M.
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Marshall Fox
Mabel McCollough
Ann Nelson
W. A. Hitchcock
W. E. White
John Davis
Eigha Wright Co
E. Anderson
L. F. Marine
P.M
Missouri Swindler Caught After Advertising Scheme
Wesley, a theatrical manager, defrauded Chariton merchants by selling ad space for a play and leaving with about 40 dollars and three gold watches. Traced to Creston and Lexington, he was arrested by Lexington’s marshal and brought back to Lucas County Jail with Officers Householder and Hahn credited for the capture.
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Phil Hahn
Wesley
Chariton
Co. H
John Householder
Creston
Lexington
Hahn
Lucas County
Householder
County library patrons invited to use city library
A July effective law allows city library boards to admit non residents. The board charges non residents 15 cents a quarter for access, a small tax to aid city taxpayers. The library is expanding and seeks county patronage, inviting all to share the benefits. Trios. Gay, Pres.
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Library Board of Trustees
Gay
Manning Seeks State Chief Nomination in City Visit
Hon Eli Manning of Chariton visits the city as a candidate before the Republican state convention for secretary of state. He has solid support in the Eighth district and a strong following for the convention. EH Manning of Lucas county also in town as a Republican nominee hopeful and longtime sheriff admired as a good official.
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Eli Manning
Chariton
Manning
Clinton Evening Journal
EH Manning
Lucas County
Clinton Evening Herald
Anna Howe Injured While Horseback Riding
Anna Howe daughter of George Howe broke her arm last Saturday afternoon when her horse reared and threw her. The injury included a broken wrist and a dislocated elbow. A doctor set the bones and she is recovering nicely. Courter's restaurant serves as headquarters for fireworks.
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Anna Howe
George Howe
Short Talks on Advertising by Charles Austin Bates
The Patriot announces a series by advertising expert Charles Austin Bates on advertising value and methods. Each installment includes illustrations and aims to inform business readers about effective advertising practices. The first article appears in this week’s paper with a new piece each week to follow.
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the Patriot
Charles Austin Bates
Bates
Parrer
Local Schools Close With Picnics At Two Lucas County
Miss Maude Throckmorton closed her No. 7 school in Jackson township last Friday with a pupil picnic and exercises. Miss Elsie Courter to close her No. 9 Whiterbeast township school tomorrow with a picnic and entertaining program by her pupils. Both are noted as among Lucas county's best and most successful teachers.
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Maude Throckmorton
Jackson Township
Elsie Courter
Whiterbeast Township
Lucas County
Call For Meeting Of Central Committee
The old Republican Central Committee members and newly elected members are asked to meet in the courthouse assembly room on Saturday June 30 at 2 o'clock to close old business and reorganize the new committee. G J Thombson, Chairman.
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Central Committee
Old
Republican Central Committee
Court House
G. J. Thombson
Dentist Dr. Davidson North Hilles Teases Fit Guarantee
When you want the best teeth guaranteed to fit see Dr. Davidson North Hill. An ordinary railway engine is equivalent in strength to about 900 horses.
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Dr. Davidson North Hille
The choice of particular smokers The No 7 5c cigar
A brief note discusses the selection by smokers of the No 7 5c cigar, highlighting its appeal among readers. It mentions the brand and price as a point of reference for enthusiasts.
Churches First Baptist Meeting Notices
The Young People's meeting next Sunday asks When is a Nation Safe led by Mrs Mills. The Ladies Benevolent Society meets Friday at 1 30 p m at Mrs Melville's then to Mrs Badger's country supper. The Baptist Sunday school convention under Rev Eldrich meets at Russell June 27 28 with an address by Rev Mills. Bible Study discussed Last Week of the Life of Christ and next Monday covers Doctrines of Christ. Sunday evening topic Patriotic Sermons all are invited.
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Mills
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Melville
Badger
Baptist Sunday School Convention
Eldrich
Russell
Insurance praise from Des Moines firm after fire loss
Kare Bailey of Chantton Iowa reports a fire loss six days earlier and praises the State Insurance Co of Des Moines. The claim was handled through agents Whisenand and Culbertson and a sight draft was received six days after the fire.
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Chantton
Iowa
State Insurance Co
Des Moines
Messrs
Whisenand & Culbertson
Kare Bailey
The Jones Chain Drive Mower Praise
A customer testimonial notes the Jones Chain Drive Mower runs quietly cuts all grasses and starts and stops smoothly. The user mentions prior Jones equipment a Plano Binder and a Jones Header and endorses the brand as claimed.
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Jones
Cuaniton, Sr
Mra. Co
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H. H. Larimer
First Mat. Bank
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