Oakley Beaters Prevail as Local Baseball Opens
LocalOakley community notes report a new baseball team named The Oakley Beaters forming after a week of practice. White Sox visit Oakley and lose 14 to 2 with James Keen pitching for Oakley and Ferman Nessbaum for the White Sox. Nearby residents send well wishes for measles afflicted families in Norwood and Chariton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakley Beaters
White Sox
Oakley
James Keen
Ferman Nessbaum
Chariton Couples and Local Moves Noted in Community Listings
Roy Shupe rode as a Chariton passenger on Wednesday. Lella Fogle visited her Chariton family, and Emma Curfman of Orient attended last week with her parents. Chester Thorne and Joe Kessler traveled to Indianola. Mrs Iler returned to Ottumwa. Mrs Gibbs visits her daughters in Livingston Montana. Geo Courtney sold his grocery interest to William Kessler. Chester Thorne wed Miss Flannie Kessler at the M E parsonage with Rev Louis J. Smith officiating. The couple plans housekeeping in a small cottage prepared by the groom, with congratulations from all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Curfman
Orient, Iowa
Mrs
James Curfman
Geo. Courtney
William Kessler
Chester Thorne
Flannie Kessler
M. E. Parsonage
Louis J. Smith
Randall Kessler
Co. Thorne
Wm. Thorne
Joe Kessler
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Quick Health Boost
Claiming to cleanse the blood and restore kidney function Beaman and Patton advertise Foley's Kidney Remedy as a tonic to return you to health. The text urges immediate use and suggests it will make you well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Beaman & Patton
Local Social Notes From Osceola And Area
Shoppers and visitors frequent Osceola and nearby towns including Mrs Sterling Holt and Cathie, Mrs Ott Clark in Chariton, and the Fosters in Medora visiting relatives. Lectures, social events at Martin's hall May 20, fortune telling, and tea events are announced along with several local visits to Osceola and Chariton.
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Martin’s Hall
Jessie Adamson
Gladys Wardall
Osceola
Guy Vincent
Martin Hall
Colds that Hang On Advertisement Promotes Foley's Honey and Tar
Colds that hang on in spring deplete the system exhaust the nerves and open the way for serious illness. Take Foley's Honey and Tar which quickly stops the cough and expels the cold. It is safe and certain in results. For sale by Beaman & Patton.
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Foley
Beaman & Patton
Derby Newsround: Local Visits, Death, and Graduation Plans
Derby notes detail visits by Miss Foster Clinton Winslow and others, a serious injury to Mrs. Ressa Wyatt from a runaway, upcoming Memorial and Decoration Day services, and Derby High School commencement May 29 with graduates Lois Bremer Minnie Kirk Nerva Bremer Effie Kirk and Margaret Hendricks. The community also marks a death of Mr. H. Pollard and various social visits across Chariton Lucas county and nearby towns.
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Derby High School
Opera House
Elsie Turner
A. W. Armstrong
F. H. Riggle
Serdar
Lois Bremer
Minnie Kirk
Nerva Bremer
Effie Kirk
Margaret Hendricks
George Dillman
Chariton
Local notes from Newbern and surroundings around Chariton
Daily items list visits and calls among Lacona Chariton and nearby towns. Residents attend illnesses births and family events. Public notices mention Children’s Day plans and a Presbyterian church Ladies Aid gathering.
Farmers Ready to Plant Corn and Weekend Zion Meeting
OLMITZ report notes farmers prepared to plant corn and announces a quarterly meeting set for Saturday and Sunday at Zion church. Several residents are mentioned visiting relatives, returning from work, or helping with family duties including Miss Hallie Elliott and Ella Casner.
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Zion Church
Hallie Elliott
R. H
Vera Johnston
Fern Foster
Ella Casner
John Mumford
April Weather and Crop Report
The April rainfall reached 1.18 inches with good farm progress. Some corn was planted and warm sun is needed for full planting. Temperatures ranged from 83 degrees to 28 degrees on the 30th, freezing harming vegetation and fruit prospects in Lucas County. After writing, general rains and a severe electric storm added 1.85 inches of water with hail traces.
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Lucas County
C. CG
Burr
Local notices and social items from Chariton and vicinity
Eli Hudson Russell sustained four broken ribs after a horse kick and remains in serious condition. Al bert Russell returned home from attendance at a party for Theo Buzards tenth birthday. The piece also lists visits, travel, and club activities from Chariton including the Progress Club, Sunday School Convention, and various local residents with relatives in Omaha and Chicago.
Local Social News From Lincoln Township And Surrounding Areas
Orville Henry and wife visited Monday with Lester Kenney and wife of Lincoln township. Grandfather Cain and daughter Mrs. George Dillman visit Jasper and wife in Oakley. Mrs. Chester Wilson and two sons visit with her mother Mrs. Fanny McDowell. Al Irvin and family attended his parents fiftieth wedding anniversary in Russell. Alfred Brennaman of Chariton visits his uncle Thomas. Mrs. Will Bigham and daughter Lois care for father J M Foster who is poorly. Richard Foster of Creston visited his father over Sunday. Rhoddy and son surveyed in the area last week. Richard Brown and wife spent Tuesday at J M Fosters. Harry Cargon made a business trip to Belinda. Mrs. Arthur Cain returned from Russell caring for her brothers children with measles. Frank Brenneman to Miss Easter P Miller married this evening at four at Mrs Mary Millers. they will move to Texas. Mrs Fanny McDowell fell and broke two ribs but is improving.
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Mary Clark
Lucas
John Durham
Edith Nussbaum
Joe Burgett
Here
Roberts
M. E. Church
Oakley
Chariton
Beulah
Glenn Dillman
Derby
Clinton Winslow
Burlington
Geo. Winslow
J. M. Grimes
Lacona
Edith Younker
Anna Tharp
Pleasantville
D. A. McMains
Chicago
Miss Erma
Sadie Young
T. B. Mitchell
J. T. McNay
D. L. Sowder
Ed Douglass
R. R. Morris
Kansas City
Bessie Mitchell
L. R. Christy
Will Culbertson
Humeston
Lee Thomas
W. J
W. J. Poundstone Home, Miss Fern Eneslow
Parson’s College
Fairfield
Robert Hicks
Homestop
Geo. Carpenter
E. A. Anderson
W. R. McKinley
Murray
Theo Buzard
T. J. Cadogan
King City
Walter McKinley
Nelson Threldkeld
Chester Wilson
Fanny McDowell
al Irvin
Russell
Alfred Brennaman
Thomas
Texas
Cure for sore nipples advertised salve for mothers
A nursing mothers tip promotes Chamberlains Salve to ease sore nipples after nursing. Wipe off with a soft cloth before the baby nurses again. The ad notes many trained nurses use the salve with good results and lists William Drug Co. as the seller.
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William Drug Co
Unclaimed Letters List at Post Office
Unclaimed letters remaining in the post office for the week ending May 11, 1908 include Roy, White, Mrs Ettie Taylor, O. W. Holman, Fred Colwell, Homer Reed, R. A. Hasselquist, P. M. The message notes Farm Loans at 5 percent and a period ending with H Culbertson over Post Office. A separate 1946 notice offers twenty five cents pay for the Patriot for three months.
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Roy, White
Ettie Taylor
O. W. Holman
Fred. Colwell
Homer Reed
R. A. Hasselquist
P. M
Me. H. Culbertson
The
Patriot
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures for Coughs and Colds
A public notice emphasizes that serious illness can follow a cold such as pneumonia or consumption. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Cures as effective for obstinate coughs and colds and warns against substitutes from Beaman & Patton.
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Foley’s
Beaman & Patton
H. T. Patton & CO
West Side Sq
Charlton
Lucas County Historical Society Plans June Meeting
The Lucas County Historical Society will hold its annual meeting on June 10 1908 at 10 am in the Assembly Room of the Library Building. Founded June 10 1901 the society seeks 1000 members and $400 to $500 to furnish a new room and hire a historian to collect county history. Warren S. Dungan presides and Mrs F H Boyton is secretary urging patriotic county citizens to attend.
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Lucas County Historical Society
Lucas County
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Will Johnson
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Corydon
Mrs. Parrott
A. M. Tanner
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Ethel
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Alice Rhoddy
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Perilee Davis
Ressa Wyatt
Alice Lazear
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Rose Mount
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Omaha
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Walter Jackley
Maggie Cummings
George Johnson
Milo
Orville Henry
Lester Kenney
Lincoln Township
Cain
Jasper
Will Bigham
Lois
J.M. Foster
Richard Foster
Creston
Warren S. Dungan
F. H. Boyton
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