Congress Will Not Pass Bill
Washington March 22 1908 The Patriot notes a pleasant winter and quick adjournment hopes around mid May as major supply bills and tariff questions loom. Hepburns stock tax faces doubt while McKinley’s motto coin bill passes the House 255 to 5 and awaits Senate action. A tariff inquiry proposal led by Tawney aims for post election hearings. Senator Allison receives broad congratulations on his seventyninth birthday and strong leadership in appropriations as Iowa hopes to reelect him.
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Washington, D. C
the Patriot
Washington
Congress
House of Representatives
McKinley
Illinois
United States
Roosevelt
Senate
Jooper
Texas
Gordon
Tennessee
Kuesterman
Wisconsin
Akin
South Carolina
Pearre
Maryland
James
Kentucky
Edwards
Georgia
Festerman
Tawney
Minnesota
Ker
Yidea
Wm. B. Allison
Des Moines
Hawkeye
Allison
Iowa
Elijah Lewis
President Roosevelt Urges Congress For Broad Reform Agenda
The President's Special Message to Congress requests major legislation including a child labor law for the District of Columbia re enactment of employers liability laws to align with a Supreme Court ruling a relief from government by injunction an interstate commerce amendment to permit traffic agreements changes to anti trust law a postal savings bank system and a permanent waterways commission He also notes Republican state conventions in Ohio and Iowa and calls for tariff revision after thorough investigation.
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Roosevelt
Congress
District of Columbia
Supreme Court
Col. Hepburn
Ohio
Iowa
Permanent Waterways Commission
Prof Johnson Re-elected as Chariton Schools Superintendent
At Monday’s school board meeting Prof C J Johnson was re-elected to lead Chariton schools. The board praised his prior tenure, noting the district remains in excellent condition and the decision should sustain standards. Teachers will be elected in April.
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C. J. Johnson
Chariton
Prof. Johnson
Leland Elected Lieutenant by Company H
At the armory election Monday evening First Sergeant Raymond Leland was chosen as second lieutenant to replace Theodore Stuart who resigned. Leland's election was unanimous and he has filled the key non commissioned post with deserving merit.
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Company H
Armory
Raymond Leland
Theodore Stuart
Leland
Juniors Take Down Seniors Flag From Water Tower
A junior class student group climbed the water tower edge and used a tree trimmer knife on a pole to sever the seniors flag last week. Chas C Lyman an electric lineman for the city announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff in the Patriot this week. For Late two seated one horse light rig surveys good condition sold cheap. tf Richard Eggart.
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Chas. C. Lyman
the Patriot
Richard Eggart
Mrs J F Greene Returns From CorydonVisit
Mrs J F Greene came home Friday after a week’s visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Smith in Corydon.
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J. F.greene
Corydon
Mra. Smith
Social Events in Des Moines Highlights March After noon
Des Moines events feature Miss Alice Tyler and Miss Margaret Brown hosting a 3 to 5 o'clock afternoon at the Chamberlain in honor of Mrs. Joseph A. Brown Mrs. J E Wright of Chariton and Mrs. Henry J Howe of Marshalltown The rose parlor reception included Miss Edna Lyman of Chicago and Miss Willie Elsie Brown of Chariton with spring songs and stories and refreshments nearby others hosted gatherings at Noxall Club rooms Zeta Epsilon Chi club and dinners in Omaha Stanton Arden Nebraska and Albia reflect a busy social scene in Des Moines and surrounding communities.
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Des Moines
Alice Tyler
Margaret Brown
Chamberlain
Joseph A. Brown
J. E. Wright
Chariton
Henry J. Howe
Marshalltown
J. D. Edmundson
Johnson Brigham
O.L. Watrous
Edna Lyman
Chicago
Prohibition Addresses Planned in Chariton Churches
Rev W C Barber state superintendent of the Anti Saloon League will speak at the United Presbyterian church Sunday morning April 5? services also held that day at the Christian and United Brethren churches. Union services are planned with N L Butterfield district superintendent of the U S Z L speaking at the Christian church and Barber at the United Brethren church. Public notice to follow.
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W. C., Barber
Anti-Saloon League
Chariton
United Presbyterian Church
Christian Church
United Brethren Church
N. L. Butterfield
Red Oak
Dist
U. S
New Rifles Arrive for Company H in State Guard
Fifty new magazine rifles will be received by Company H and issued to all state guard companies. The rifles are the same as those used by the regular army and are shorter than the company’s current weapons.
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State Guard
Eggs for setting White Wyandottes and Pekin ducks
Advertises setting eggs for White Wyandottes at $1 per 15 eggs and Pekin Ducks at $1 per 13 eggs. Claims best strain and prompts readers to leave orders at Palmers store Gray-Von Behren's or mail to J R West Chariton Iowa Lock Box 121.
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Palmers Store
Gray-Von Behren’s
J. R. West
Chariton
Iowa
Health improves for W E Lewis after Excelsior Springs visit
Mr and Mrs W E Lewis returned Friday night from Excelsior Springs where he sought rest for his health. Friends report he is much better and expects to return to the Springs in a few days. The item notes other local visits including Mr and Mrs W S Crips of Ottumwa and J O Crips in Clarinda.
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W.E. Lewis
Excelsior Springs
Mr. Lewis
W.S. Crips
Ottumwa
J. O. Crips
J. O Crips
Clarinda
Mr. Crips
Clarence Burgett
W. H. Burgett
Oakley
Chariton
Wallowa
Oregon
Ruth Kneeland
Effie Dungan
Galesburg
Illinois
Conservatory of Music
Malvern
George Bennett
Lacona
H. J. Campbell
Paul
W. T. Pool
Eldora
C. E. Wells
Corydon
G. B. Wright
S. B. Miller
Ames
Iowa
Milford
E. S. Stafford
Warren Township
Collins
Colorado
St Andrews Episcopal Church Lent Services and Schedule
The church outlines its Holy Communion at 7 30 a m Sunday School at 9 45 a m morning prayer and litany at 11 a m confirmation instruction however 8 p m evening prayer and sermon 7 30 p m Lenten service Friday evening at 7 30 and an invitation to attend. Rector offers to answer questions on church history during Friday services. Special choir practice Thursday at 7 30 p m at Miss McIntire's studio.
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St. Andrews Episcopal Church
Local church notes and community gatherings in Chariton
The Iowa Conference returned Rev W D Stratton to lead the U B church for the year. Services are planned for next Sunday and a Teacher Training class begins April 1. The community hears from Mr Barnes of the American Christian Missionary Society April 2 at the Christian church.
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W. D. Stratton
U.B
Iowa
Bristow
Barnes
American Christian Missionary Society
Christian Church
Lincoln Symphony Orchestra Earns Chariton Hero Honor
Mortimer Wilson, Chariton native and promoter, leads a fifty member Lincoln symphony orchestra formed after years of effort. W. W. Abbott notes the group funds itself through profits and subsistence pay, aiming to elevate city orchestral standards with a self supporting professional ensemble.
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Lincoln
Mortimer Wilson
W. W. Abbott
Will Quick
Stephen Jelinek
Musicians’ Union
Abbott
Lincoln Symphony Orchestra
Esther Amelia Osenbaugh Dead at 27
Esther Amelia Osenbaugh died Saturday morning March 14 in Clarinda after a week of illness. She was 27 years old and is survived by her husband Charles R. Osenbaugh a daughter a son and three sisters. Funeral services were held March 19 at the Methodist church near Norwood with Rev. Pond officiating. Interment was in the Norwood area cemetery. Relatives attending included Mamie M. Hamilton of Omaha Frank Moffit of Aurora Missouri and Mrs. Gay Marker of Chariton.
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Esther Amelia Osenbaugh
Clarinda
Norwood
Pond
Esther Amelia Ingstrum
Sweden
Edward H. Marker
Charles R. Osenbaugh
United Brethren Church
Mamie M. Hamilton
Omaha
Frank Moffit
Aurora
Missouri
Gay Marker
Chariton
Crips Lunch Room Sold to Leon Owner
The Crips lunch room across from the depot was bought last week by M. M. Brannaman of Leon who took possession Monday. The sale includes the building contents business and goodwill created by J. O. Crips who opened the lunch room twenty four years ago and built a commendable reputation. The Brannamans face the task of upholding the establishment's high standard.
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M. M. Brannaman
Leon
Mr. Crips
J. O. Crips
Brannaman
Frank Dixon to Lecture in Chariton at Baptist Church
South Carolina lecturer and author Frank Dixon known for The Leopard's Spots and The One Woman will speak Friday evening April 3 at the Chariton Baptist church. Admission is 35 cents with reserved seats available at Chas. E. Fluke's book store starting Wednesday.
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Frank Dixon
South Carolina
Chariton
Baptist Church
Chas. BE. Fluke’s
Unclaimed Letters in Postoffice Week Ending March 23 1908
Postoffice reports unclaimed letters for the week ending March 23 1908 listing recipients Vernie Springer Eddy Lyons J L Tuttell Miss May Browning Robert Carrell R A Hasselquist P M.
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Vernie Springer
Eddy Lyons
J. L. Tuttell
Miss May Browning
Robert Carrell
R. A. Hasselquist
P.M
Busy Week in District Court Details Jail Term of Bull Damages
A busy week in district court saw L. B. Huntley & Son win $400 against the C. B. & Q. railroad for the fatal injuring of a bull. H. M. Bostwick, receiver of the First National Bank, settled with Chas. R. Kirk for $5,750.48 plus costs in a Percheron horse importing case with State Savings Bank intervening for $3,500. A separate First National suit against Percheron Importing Co. will be tried next term. D. P. Luce won $55.63 against Frances Mitchell on appeal from a justice court.
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Huntley & Son
C. B. & Q. Railroad Company
H. M. Bostwick
First National Bank
Chas. R. Kirk
Crocker and Kirk
Kirk
State Savings Bank
Intervenor
First National
Percheron Importing Co
Lecture by Lafe Young on Taft world tour
Des Moines editor Lafe Young described Secretary Taft's two year old world trip with congressmen and Alice Roosevelt. He praised Japanese thrift, noted Orientals' receptions, contrasted with Chinese filth, urged a US merchant marine, and recounted Panama Canal talks to students.
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Lafe Young
Des Moines
Taft Party
Taft
Alice Roosevelt
Mr. Young
Japan
United States
Young
Panama Canal
Our School Buildings Are Safe
A safety message following the Collinwood fire assures Chariton guardians that local school buildings are designed with outward opening doors wide stairways and roomy well lighted halls. The school board plans additional safeguards and will install fire escapes where needed.
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Collinwood
Chariton
Good Roads Initiative Moves in Ida County
Ida Grove and Holstein lead a practical campaign with $500 raised to improve main roads. A drag program aims to thrash routes 15 times yearly to create permanent hard pan for water shedding, ensuring dry roads in all weathers.
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Ida Grove
Holstein
Ida County
King
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