Congressional Fight Shapes Dry Law Debate In 1908
Washington March 14 1908 The Patriot reports a heated week in the House over the post office appropriation and rural delivery rules excluding whiskey and cocaine from the mails. Littlefield of Maine pushes prohibition and interstate liquor control while a vote on the measure seems unlikely this session. News covers interstate commerce hearings and a Texas Railway Commission debate along with proposals to modify Sherman law to liberalize unions, future antitrust changes, and pending emergency currency legislation. The Senate advances pensions bills for widows and orphans of wars, with adjournment anticipated by May and MPs returning to home districts.
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Washington, D.C
the Patriot
Post Ofice Department
House of Representatives
Littlefield
Maine
House Judiciary Committee
Washington
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
House
Tives Foster
Illinois
Boards of Control
Texas Railway Commission
Hardy
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Bailey
Texas
Senate
Seniors Scale Waterworks Tower For Flag Raising Dare
A group of seniors conducted a late night stunt at the high school waterworks tower. They tied a rope to a boy waiting below and hauled him up the roof to fix a class flag at the pinnacle. Spectators gathered to watch the bold, reckless display.
Chariton Cellist Joins Maupin Concert Company Tour
Cleo Bryan of St Joseph Missouri now serves as cellist and contralto with the Maupin Concert Company on tour. The ensemble also features Willis Maupin cornetist G Adolph Buck tenor violin Hugh McNutt clarinetist and Birdie McMahan Maupin soprano pianist. Bryan is praised as a cellist of rare ability and endorsed by Wendell Heighton Des Moines and Chas W Welty St Joseph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Cleo Bryan
St. Joseph
Missouri
Chariton
Maupin Concert Company
Willis C. Maupin
G. Adolph Buck
Hugh McNutt
Birdie McMahan Maupin
Miss Bryan
Wendell Heighton
Des Moines
Chas. W. Welty
Welty
Orchestra
Co H Seeks New Second Lieutenant in 1908 Election
Under Special Orders No 4 dated March 13 1908 Headquarters Fifty Fifth Infantry Ames Iowa Company H 55th Infantry I N G will assemble at the armory Monday evening March 23 1908 to elect a new Second Lieutenant to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Theodore M Stuart Polls open 7 30 to 9 00 p m by order of Company Commander Raymond B Leland First Sergeant Co H 55th Inf I N G
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co H
Fifty-fifth Infantry
I.N.G
Ames
Iowa
55Th Inf’y
Armory
Co. H
Theodore M. Stuart
Raymond B. Leland
Public sale of high class ewes near Chariton
E A Brown and Waldo Brown announce a public sale at Gartin farm south of Chariton on Monday March 23. The auction features 75 first class breeding ewes ages 2 to 4 bred to Chandler Bros pure bred Shropshire ram, plus horses mules cattle hogs sheep and other stock. Ewes sold in lots of ten to aid breeders.
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E. A. Brown
Waldo Brown
Gartin Farm
Chariton
Chandler Bros
Shropshire Ram
St Andrews Episcopal Church Holy Communion Services
Ogeasas The Churches invite parishioners to early Communion at 7 30 a m and a full day of services including Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning prayer litany at 11 a m and evening prayer with sermon at 8 p m A tent service Friday 7 30 p m and special choir practice Thursday 7 30 p m at Miss McIntire studio The Cross Bearers entertainment at M E church Friday 7 30 p m features Little Ima Stafford as Angel No charge but silver offering collected at door
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St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
M. EB
Ima Stafford
Angel
Christian church invites public to Bible School Day services
A cordial invitation to attend next Sunday's services at the Christian church. Bible School Day features a quarterly school review and a sermon on Bible school as a factor in church progress. A teacher training class will soon be formed and all who study the Bible are invited to apply to Pastor Wells. Men’s meeting at 3:00 p m Sunday. Ladies Aid Society meets Friday afternoon at Mrs Bowen’s.
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Christian Church
Wells
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Clergy and church notices from Tama area
Rev Smith of Tama will preach at United Presbyterian church next Sun. The Ladies Aid Society of the M E church meets Friday afternoon with Mrs. V. 8 Winslow. Rev Dr Trimble of Kansas City will preach at the M E church Sunday evening. Baptist Benevolent Society meets with Mrs J H Curtis Friday afternoon. Rev N Evans will preach at Center school house next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
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Ladies
Aid Society of the
M. E. Church
Winslow
Dr. Trimble
Kansas City
M. E
The
Baptist Benevolent Society
J. H. Curtis
N. Evans
Center School House
Chariton to Host Lafayette Young Lecture on World Tour
Hon. Lafayette Young editor of the Des Moines Capital and a delegates-at-large choice will speak at the M E church in Chariton next Tuesday evening March 24. He recounts his world trip with the Taft party and delivers vivid observations from a trained reporter. All citizens, especially students, should attend.
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Lafayette Young
Des Moines
M. E. Church
Chariton
Young
Taft Party
The
Patriot
Southern Iowa Editorial Association
Athletic Association Meeting In Stuart's Office
Stockholders of the Chariton Athletic and Amusement Association meet Friday evening to form a permanent organization consider leasing the C B Q reservoir plan a baseball team and handle other business Only paid up stock owners may vote Those with unpaid subscriptions should pay up before the meeting
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Chariton Athletic and Amusement Association
Stuart
Elegant brass signs adorn Lucas County National Bank entrance
New brass signs welcome visitors at the Lucas County National Bank entrance with large square signs flanking the doorway and another sign beneath the door step.
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Lucas County National Bank
Lucas Educator Files Nomination for State Superintendent
Lucas school principal Prof. Stoke has filed nomination papers as a Democratic candidate for state superintendent of public instruction. The action marks his entry into the race representing Lucas schools and the Democratic ticket.
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Stoke
Lucas
Mohican Club Honors Miss Bostwick Before Departure
Dee East Mrnday evening the Mohican club entertained Miss Lewil Jevans in honor of Miss Durrance Bostwick who is soon to leave. After music and games the dining room gleamed in red and yellow club colors. President Miss Nolan presented Miss Bostwick with a bouquet of club honors as she departs.
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East Mrnday
Mohican Club
Leap Year dance by Chariton young ladies delights town
Chariton news reports a lively Sunday event where nearly thirty couples enjoyed a reverse order dance led by the young ladies inviting their gentlemen partners. The Chariton orchestra provided music as crowds praised the unusual and delightful party atmosphere.
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Chariton
District Court Notes On county farm and jail conditions
Grand jury reports good conditions at the county farm and jail with adequate food and care. Jury verdicts award damages to O A Owens over W a Foulks and W H Dougherty, Allen v Goltry ends with $25 plus costs, Deming v Irwin favors Deming, Gentry acquitted in land fraud case, Huntley v C B Q damages for killed stock, many witnesses summoned for Gentry and Huntley trials.
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O. A. Owens
W. A. Foulks
W. H. Dougherty
Allen Vs Goltry
Crocker
Irwin
Deming
Gentry
Edgar Wyland
L. 8
Huntley & Son
C. B. & Q. Railroad
Chariton
Huntley
Delightsful Singer Miss Von Behren Visits Chariton
George Von Behren and daughter Marguerite stayed in Chariton from Friday to Sunday greeting many friends in their former home. Miss Von Behren sang at the M. E. church and St. Andrew's Episcopal Church and impressed congregations with a beautiful soprano tone and ease. Her future prospects look bright and the Patriot family praises her talent and character.
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George von Behren
Marguerite
Chariton
Miss von Behren
M. E
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Big Public Sale at Jo Sanborn Farm North of Russell
The Jo Sanborn sale in Lucas county drew about 500 attendees and totaled 4362.45 dollars. Auctioned were 52 cattle 14 horses 30 hogs and 3 mules. J E Crosby of Corydon bought horses and a colt for 432.50 and 250. Foley of Monroe county bought horses for 427.50. A two year old filly pair sold for 412 and two suckling colts for 81 each. Col Wes Wright conducted the sale.
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Jo. Sanborn
Russell
Lucas County
J. E. Crosby
Corydon
Jas. Foley
Monroe County
Wes Wright
Misquote Prompted Letter to Editor from Derby Resident
In Derby Iowa on March 15 H L Exley disputes a previous quote printed March 12. He says he did not call high tariff supporters criminals but compared a man who latches to tariff fears during hard times to a criminal and asks for correction. He signs as a well wisher.
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Mr. Lewis
H. L. Exley
Mary Ellen Smith Dies at 90 in Lincoln Township
Mary Ellen Smith died at her son P. P. Smith's home in Lincoln township on Tuesday aged 90 years 11 months and 11 days. Funeral services were held at the home at ten o'clock and the remains were taken on No. 6 to Avon Illinois for burial. She was born in Pennsylvania on April 6 1817.
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Mary Ellen Smith
P. P. Smith
Lincoln Township
Avon
Illinois
Pennsylvania
School Board Organized New Directors Elect Penick President
J. H. Curtis and A. C. Reibel, newly elected school directors, took office at a Monday meeting. Mrs. W. B. Penick was chosen president as the board reorganized. The group will meet next Monday to choose a superintendent of city schools.
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Farther Lights
Ollie Connel
Willa Bond
Sec
Oma Snedaker
Treas
Nina Lutz
Moore
J. H. Curtis
A. C. Reibel
W.B. Penick
Iowa for Taft Four President
The Des Moines Republican state convention elected George D. Perkins Lafayette Young Joe R. Lane and R. Simmons as at large delegates to back Taft for president and Allison for senator. The platform endorsed Taft and the Ohio tariff while endorsing Allison, with Cummins supporters minority. The Allison wing gained control of key committees and district delegations, setting the stage for race dynamics around senator Allison’s term.
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Des Moines
George D. Perkins
Sioux City
Laffayette Young
Joe R. Lane
Davenport
Rank Simons
Ottumwa
Daft
Allison
Perkins
Sions City Journal
Taft
Cummins
Young
Des
Covery
Lacey
General Byers
Saunders
Jamison
Osceola
H. D. Copeland
J. W. Beck
Centerville
Joe Long
Resolutions Committee
I. H. Taggart
Clarinda
Alex Mardis
Corydon
Friends
State Committee
Iowa
Prohibition Bills Declared Unconstitutional by Senate Subcommittee
A senate judiciary subcommittee voted three to two to declare unconstitutional all bills aiming to lift federal barriers for states to regulate liquor traffic. The measures, including Hepburn-Dolliver and Littlefield, faced extensive hearings this session and were supported by states with strong prohibition sentiment. Senators Knox Nelson Fulton Bacon and Rayner served on the subcommittee.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Knox
Nelson
Fulton
Bacon
Rayner
Hepburn-Dolliver
Littlefield
Woman Physician Appointed for Lucas County Tuberculosis Exams
Dr. Jeanetts J. Throckmorton daughter of T. M. Throckmorton of Chariton will join Lucas county as a special examining physician for applicants seeking admission to the state sanatorium for incipient tuberculosis treatment.The initial notice in state papers listed the name as Dr. J. F. Throckmorton leading some to think it referred to Dr. Throckmorton of Derby.
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Jeanetts J. Throckmorton Daugher
T. M. Throckmorton
Chariton
Lucas County
J. F. Throckmorton
Throckmorton
Derby
Unclaimed Letters Remain in Post Office Vault
Unclaimed letters persist at the local post office as of March 46, 1908, with residents urged to claim mail belonging to them before a forthcoming deadline.
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Hepburn
Bill
Roosevelt
P. Hepburn
Comittee
Congress
President i
White House
Mexico
McCumber
North Dakota
Elijah Lewis
Cleo Bryan
Ogeasas
Lafe Young
Athletic Association Meeting
Dee
W. IE. Douglass
Whitebreast Township
Mesdames
Kate Holiday
Y.S. Winslow
Adda Clouse
Woodman
Order
Syearlote
Frances Mitchell
H. 4H
Melefont
E. A. Young
Grace
Polly Dismore
Birdie Clark
Miss Dismore
Mamie Bartley
Arden
Nebraska
Entre
Saint Patrick
M. M. Perry
S. H. Boynton
LyAntaan Club
Town Ensley
Audrey Cowan
Maggie Fluke
Edward Kelley
Stanton
Pandora Club
Edith Ensley
C. Hickman
Charlton
Leander Clark College
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