Military spending and politics sharpen in 1908 Capitol
Washington notes report the annual army appropriation bill nears eighty five million dollars as the nation pursues a world power role. Debates highlight Speaker prospects, tariff fights, and remarks on Philippine and Hawaiian representatives on the House floor.
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Washington D. C
the Patriot
Committee On Military Affairs
J. A. T. Hull
Iowa
House of Representatives
United States
Philippine ‘Islands
Fine stationery with gilded initial letter ad patapapeli
A fragment describes fine stationery featuring an initial letter in gold or gilded style, noted as ad patapapeli. The text hints at ornate design and luxury branding.
Social Events Highlight Chariton Past Week
Farewell reception for Rev Munn and wife hosted by church members at Mrs W E Badger home with fifty attendees. Mrs Munn and children to Tarkio then Waterloo for new duties. farewell sermon planned. Also reports anniversaries and birthdays including Mr and Mrs William M Williby fiftieth anniversary in Brookdale. several social gatherings and club meetings noted across Chariton with meals, games, and charitable events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Munn
Waterloo
United Presbyterian Church
M. E
Chariton
William M. Williby
Brookdale
Mr. Williby
C. H. Willisy
Oakley
Kansas
W. J. Sams
Great Bend
Kan- Sas
Blanchard and Beem Host Big Spring Opening Sale
Blanchard and Beem, hardware and implement dealers on the square's north side, held a three day spring opening last Thursday to Saturday. Crowds crowded the store for tickets and tours while prizes were drawn each day including a chest of tools won by Guy Martz of Chariton, a washing machine won by Mr How ard of Oakley, a Velie driving wagon won by Miss Mary McCauley west of Lucas, and 40 rods of American Field fence won by BE A Eshom of Chariton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanchard & Beem
Guy Martz
Chariton
Mr. Howard
Oakley
Velie
Mary McCauley
Lucas
BE. A. Eshom
Church notices and social events fill week in town
The community reports gifts for Pastor Stratton from U B church Ladies Aid amounting to about $7 and many items. Several church services Sunday and festive plans including Easter sale and choir rehearsals. Miss Faye Schreiber’s class pin gift in Eldorado Kansas style surprise. Meetings for Ladies Aid W O W Benevolent Society and Y P C U noted with times and venues across U B Christian Baptist churches.
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U. B
W. Dd. Stratton
Baptist Church
Topheanichaettanas the
Christian Church
St Andrews Church Banquet Promotes Fellowship Among Men
A last week banquet hosted by the ladies of St Andrews Church honored the men of the church and friends at J O Copeland's home. A fine dinner followed by toasts and talks highlighted Christian fellowship and church unity with remarks by Hickman Stuart and others and musical interludes by H A Caughlan. The Patriot junior editor attended and praised the event.
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St. Andrew’s Church
St. Andrews’s Church
J. O. Copeland
Hickman
T. M. Stuart
W. W. Builman
Chas
R Kirk
J. W. Kindelbaugh
W. H. Dewey
H. A
Death of James Hayden Campbell in Springfield Typhoid Pneumonia
James Hayden Campbell son of Mr and Mrs J A Campbell died Saturday in Saint Johns hospital Springfield Missouri after a week's illness with typhoid pneumonia. He was born in Chariton September 26 1891 and lived here until age three then moved to Kansas City and later Springfield where he worked as a clerk. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Christian Church conducted by Rev C BE Wells and Rev W S McCullagh. interment at Chariton cemetery. He leaves his parents and one sister Georgetta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hayden Campbell
J. A. Campbell
Saint John’s Hospital
Springfield
Chariton
Christian Church
C. BE. Wells
W. 8. McCullagh
Presbyterian Church
Char
Editorial meeting members discuss law and advertising changes
Gittinger Greene and Lewis attended the Southern Iowa Editorial Association meeting in Creston attended by about forty editors. Greene spoke on why editors attend meetings. Joe Long spoke on state fair ad payments. Assistant attorney general explained primary law provisions for candidacy ads. The new postal ruling on subscriber credit was discussed with post office officials advising publishers to collect back subscriptions and be ready for inspection.
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G. W. Gittinger
The
Leader
Byers
Assist
Junkin
Fairfield Ledger
Post Office Department
Washington
Lawshe
Post Office
Sanborn Sale Offers Fine Clydesdale Brood Mares
Joe Sanborn advertises a farm sale east of Chariton on the 12th featuring high quality Clydesdale brood mares. The ad touts the breed’s smoothness, size, and hardiness, noting scarce supply and strong demand for large draft mares. It highlights lineage from Topsman Prince of Newton Carinbrogie Kier Macrae and Prince of Wales through Cedric.
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Joe Sanborn
Chariton
Clyde
Sanborn
S. Pride
TNS
West
Topsman
Prince of Newton
Carinbrogie Kier and Macrae
Prince of Wales
Chariton School Election Set For Next Monday
The Chariton school election will be held in the assembly room of the courthouse next Monday from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. to elect two directors and a treasurer. Incumbent directors J. O Becker and W. E. Lewis seek reelection, with F. J. Yengel running for treasurer. Other candidates include A. C. Reibel J. H. Curtis and Dr. T. M. Throckmorton.
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Chariton
Court House
J. O Becker
W. E. Lewis
F. J. Yengel
Becker
Mr. Lewis
A. C. Reibel
J. H. Curtis
T. M. Throckmorton
Yengel
Bank dividend payments begin for Russell Bank creditors
A. Anderson started paying a thirty percent dividend to Russell Bank creditors last Thursday with about $31,000 to be disbursed. He expects to meet depositors on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of this week to continue distributing payments.
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Be, A. Anderson
Russell Bank
Fraternal Lecture By A. O. U. W. Lodge Friday Evening
A grand fraternal lecture under the A. O. U. W. auspices, oldest fraternal beneficiary order in the United States, will be given by the local lodge Friday evening. March ase.
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United States
Republican Convention Deliberations In Chariton Tonight
Lucas county delegates to the Republican state and district conventions were chosen at the Chariton county gathering. The district meets in Creston to elect two delegates to the national convention, while Des Moines hosts the state convention to name four at large delegates. Taft is the favored candidate, with factions clashing over delegate selection methods and nominations.
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Lucas County
Chariton
Creston
Des Moines
Wm. H. Taft
Iowa
W. J. Marshall
EH. A. Anderson
P. T. Patton
L. F. Maple
Hon
J. H. Darrah
H. G. Larimer
Darrah
tha_t ponorit hed
Harmony
Maple
H. G Larimer
Committee On Delegates
Geo. McCulloch
Humeston
I. A. Anderson
Willis Adams
Court House
Notice All. Indebted to Hobson Jeweler Music Co
Per OCR readable portion, a notice seeks payment from a party aware of debt to Hobson Jeweler Music Co. Readers are asked to call and settle by cash or note before a stated deadline.
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Pergonus
Hobson Jeweler. Music Co
Maroh
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Ways and Means Committee
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Voseon
Aren Reun
Fowler
Aldrich
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Young Ladies Auxiliary
N. W
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
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Munn
Epworth
Caleb Shelton
Susie Hasselquist
James Baker
Ethel Maple
Holdridge
Nebraska
Florence Maple
W. B. Penick
Entre Nous Club
Jessie McIntire
J.C. Kuhns
Chicago
Sanford Rea
Sioux City
Lee Tucker
J. T. Barrow
A. C. Gregg
O.E
Divine Mirror
Faye Schreiber
Eldorado
Ed. Holmes
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
W. O. W. and
Woodman Circle
Benevolent Society
McEndree
Wyland
Jas. McEndree
U. B. Church
Methodist Ladies’ ‘of Division
Brown
H. L.byers
J. W. Dunn
Ward Carpenter
H. D. Clore
J. Phillips
U. G. Penick
Wm. Schreiber
S. M. Greene
J. O. Becker
John Verner
J. A. McKlveen
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Dongan
E. A. Anderson
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