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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
5
President Roosevelt’s Jan 31 and Apr 27 messages push for strong federal oversight of interstate businesses and a possible national incorporation law. The article notes filibuster resistance, Reed Rules impact, and historic shifts under Speaker Reed as Congress faces broader regulatory aims.
The Russell High School class of 1908 will hold commencement exercises Friday evening May 22. The program features Marche de Graduale, invocations, orations on topics such as Success Life's Mirror and The Triumph of Time, solos, orchestra, and presentations of class and diplomas by Miss Lewis and C. S. McKinley, with Benediction by Rev. D. J. Shenton.
Executive committee assigns duties for graveside observances with committees for grounds decoration music and transportation. Waynick cemetery workers include Taylor and Coles Griffin. Catholic Douglas Coles. Nisewender Ada Callahan. Baptist Krutsinger and Grimes David Ody. 8 B Swift W Harding J T Griffin.
The Knights of Pythias district convention in Chariton next Wednesday opens to the public with speeches instrumental and vocal music and recitations. Noted speakers include Grand Chancellor Bilby Knoxville Supreme Representative Sallinger Carroll and Hon J M Wilson Centerville. Mrs J D Beaman and Miss Octavia Bellor also perform readings.
Chariton baseball schedules two games next week at home. On Wednesday Seymour visits Chariton for a 4:00 PM start to avoid clashing with the Pythian convention. On Friday Simpson College comes to town for a 2:30 PM first pitch. An Albia High event interrupts Saturday plans.
A violet and white linen shower for Miss Edith Larimer at Miss Carrie Custer's home featured a four course dinner and small tables. Guests adorned the room with violet and white accents as a comfort for the bride to be. Mrs Michener plans a pin shower for Miss Larimer today.
Addison Ro Byers died at his home near Belinda Iowa on April 29 1908 aged 77 years 11 months 3 days Funeral services were held at 11 am at the church he helped establish conducted by Elder A L Mc Quarry Interment in Belinda cemetery Born near Bloomington Indiana May 26 1830 he married Charlotte M Vanney they had nine children four preceded him Living are Nathan N Nicholas C Harvey L David A and Mrs W B Carter A R Byers was a Christian church Disciples of Christ member and pioneer resident of Southern Iowa He moved to Iowa in 1860 helped organize a church in 1866 and his Byers home served as a prayer house until 1873 He was also known as a successful auctioneer in the Civil War era The community extends sympathy.
The state weather and crop report discuss probable damage to fruit from the freezing period. Reports vary on the extent, with the southern and central sections hardest hit and the northern counties least affected where blossoms were not as advanced. Favorable weather ahead could bring an abundant northern crop and a fair yield of later varieties in the south.
The Ladies Society of the Presbyterian Church hosts a chicken pie dinner inviting parishioners and neighbors to attend. Proceeds support church programs and community aid.
The schedule covers Methodist Episcopal and Christian churches with morning and evening services, Sunday school, youth programs, and meetings. It also notes events at Baptist and other church groups, including meetings for Ladies Aid, Missionary Society, Saint Mary's Guild, and a Teacher training class. A variety of community religious activities are announced for the approaching weeks.
H G Larimer and H Lewis attended the Albia district Knights of Pythias gathering with speeches by Grand Chancellor Bilby and Supreme Representative Sallinger. Nate Kendall, ex Iow a House member, touted as a top orator, is a Monroe county favorite for the Sixth district Republican nomination. Free mail delivery begins in Albia May 15. merchants fear it will pull customers from local stores. LeRoy Ware at Fort Madison penitentiary will assist receiving clerk. baccalaureate for Chariton high class of 1908 set for May 17 in M B church. Soderstrom Arvidson open new eatery near Commercial Bank. service praised.
The Wrights and McLaughins suffered a major blaze last Friday due to a faulty chimney, with water damage and insurance coverage noted. A neighboring barn belonging to Bert Smith was destroyed by lightning while two horses and hay perished. Another house near the electric station burned after a delayed response and failed alarm rope, harming the town’s fire safety plans. residents urge reactivating the whistle alarm and securing a night horse team for the hose wagon.
The county treasurer received 15,000 dollars in bond proceeds and 55.50 dollars in accrued interest on county warrants from April 1. The funds will be used to pay warrants issued before April 1.
Professors Johnson and Bell announce in the Patriot a repeating summer school for teachers. The term begins June 15, offering a chance to improve skills and qualify for good paying positions as demand for competent teachers continually grows.
From Albia those present at the May party Friday evening included Misses Blanche Heiserman Joyce Noble Elsie Griffen Jennie Mae Moore Lulu Godfrey Grace Fall Ruth Fall and Messrs Will Larson Clair Godfrey Vaughn Gass and Guy White Mrs T R Drummond and four children of Cobalt Ontario left Tuesday to join her husband in Newhouse Utah Ay J Davis banker at Sewal arrived Wednesday for a banker's meeting his wife will visit her father George Realingshafer
Samuel Jones, about 50, had his left arm torn from the elbow when his coat sleeve caught on a driving shaft at Hikenberry & Co. Mill while oiling. He was pulled free by Wn. Curtis after the engine was stopped. He suffered bruises and possible internal injuries but was recovering.
The bankers of Group No 9 of the Town State Bankers Association gather in Chariton as guests of Chariton bankers. Attendees include representatives from nine counties with morning greetings by Hon. J. A. Penick and remarks from R. H. Gregory. G. A. Nelson to discuss bank deposit guarantees. sessions at the Pythian Temple.
J Bees Anderson and Chas Shelton both of Chariton presided over a brief session judging three men and two youths for theft. Barler received a penitentiary term at St Madison while Harry Price William Shepherd and the two teenagers were sent to Anamosa with terms up to ten years for breaking into a tailor shop and stealing clothing. The youths were about 17 years old and newcomers to the area.
Summer School for teachers at Chariton Iowa opens June 15 1908 and runs six weeks. Tuition is five dollars in advance. Private boarding costs three to four dollars weekly. club plan boarding is one dollar fifty to two seventy five weekly. The program prepares teachers for First Grade State Certificates and promises salary and certificate grade improvements. Enroll now and indicate private or club boarding. Supt C J Johnson and W Bell conduct.
Albert D. Cowles of Ottumwa and Myrtle Dudley of Davenport wed on Wednesday April 29 at Davenport courthouse with county judge Robert Olmstead presiding. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Cowles, will live in Ottumwa where he works as a cab driver.
Robert N. Long and Elizabeth Becker were married in Chariton in the clerks office on Friday at two o'clock by Justice Branner. The couple will reside on a farm near New York. Friends extend congratulations.
A burglarous break-in at a hardware store ended with the thief smashing a glass pane and attempting to pry open the cash register. The intruder fled after taking cartridges and a few knives, with reported losses still unclear. Police urged witnesses to come forward with information.
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