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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
4
Drs Stewart and Highbee of Lacona assisted animals here last Monday. Many residents visited kin in Lacona and nearby towns while weather kept farmers from planting corn. A cyclone near Nebraska destroyed homes and a restaurant. no lives lost.
Derby notes feature Rev A M Tanner preaching at the Presbyterian church and memorial sermons planned for next Sunday. Families and visitors travel between Cordova Humeston Chariton and Dallas area with several ill and recovering relatives. Local residents attend commencements and business visits while others travel to Kansas City Chicago and Eden Illinois.
Mrs Anna Johnson dies at home near Oakley after a two week pneumonia illness aged 85 years and 12 days funeral services led by Rev Sloan with interment in Nisewender cemetery. The notice lists neighbors relatives and local events including illnesses measles harvests and upcoming baseball games.
Mrs Charles Futhey made a business trip to Ottumwa Monday. Miss Lena Harrell of St Charles visited over Sunday with her mother Mrs P Frazier. Revs Johnson of Indianola spent Monday with Russell friends. The Russell high school commencement will be held Friday evening at the Presbyterian church. The Kensington Club enjoyed a picnic in the school yard Wednesday.
Cyrus Willoughby and wife spent Sunday at Harry Millers. Jim Brown and wife visited his brother in law John White. J M Foster improves after heart trouble. Frank Patterson sick and not better. Fred Carson and wife visited Joe Poush near New York. W F Carson and family visited Chariton. Rev Gordon will preach Sunday at 3 PM. Ethel Patterson stayed home. Miss Gussie Levien injured by poisoning face and misses school. Mrs Lawrence Avitt and son Harry from Chariton stayed with Casper Clapp. Mrs Casper Clapp and niece Della Carney returned from Macedonia visit with Mrs David Webb. Several attended Chariton Commercial College graduation.
Belinda reports corn planting as the day's focus. Mr and Mrs Jeff McMannis visited Jobe McMannis home sunday. Roy Groves welcome a baby girl. Lester Kenney spent sunday with his parents B A Kenney and family. Children Day planned at the Christian church on the first sunday in June.
Fine showers benefit meadows and grain across the region though the fruit crop lags. J A Long has recovered from a recent illness. Listen for wedding bells in the near future.
G E Hixson sold a farm horse at the county seat Saturday. Thompson and Gardner rejoice at the log yard completion nearby. Farmers plant corn between showers. R E Hixson and James Wright plant cane, hoping for a profitable season. Mrs Sellers and child attended Mrs Goltry funeral in Russell. Willie Clannon cut a 700 foot log. Chester Hixson reports liking Western Nebraska. J D Clark, Jackson township candidate for sheriff, surveyed political interests. Brown school closed. Florence Duckworth taught.
A common remedy for sore nipples during nursing is Chamberlains Salve. Apply immediately after nursing and wipe away before the next feeding. The salve is favored by trained nurses and sold by William Drug Co.
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