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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
4
Parishioners plastered the U R parsonage with help from Chariton’s plasters. Ted Bonebrake hung wallpaper at Will Newman home. Community members discuss weddings, health scares, family visits, school events, and Memorial Services plans for Oakley.
Friday evening commencement at Russell included Miss Montague and Mae Van Aredale. Funeral of Otis Stearns in Lucas noted. Several visits, illness reports, and a Memorial service at M E church. Bus Farm and Fall Festival promoted by N H S club with meeting set June 6 1908 at Woodman Hall.
An advertisement urges immediate use of Foley's Kidney Remedy if kidney issues are suspected to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes. It emphasizes not delaying treatment and cites Beaman & Patton as sources.
Miss Mabel Lott began duties as Lacona central office telephone operator in Indianola. Elia McKenzie, former teacher in Burlington Wyoming, visits Lacona before returning near Winterset. High School graduation exercises set for May 27 1908 at the M E church. memorial services at the Christian church well attended.
Miss Margaret Throckmorton dies at home after brain fever. Otis Stearns dies of lockjaw after a foot injury. Funeral services held for both, with interments at Derby and Last Chance cemeteries. Numerous local visits and church addresses noted along with several illnesses and travel updates from Derby residents.
Descriptions of residents visiting Chariton and nearby towns include a baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Von Tress near Indianola, multiple readings of meetings and commencements in Chariton and Oakley, and various errands. Names include Earl Miksell, Stella Krutsinger, Lena Mosier, Lafe Mauk, and A. E. Campbell along with church events and bakery business news.
The report lists multiple Osceola residents and visitors over the week. Dolly Page and Sylvia Smith visited Osceola Monday, and others attended commencements, lectures, and summer school in nearby towns. Several families traveled to Van Wert, Des Moines, Davenport, Bloomfield, Shenandoah, and Moulton for visits, teaching, or study.
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