Democrats Gain County Offices in Lucas County Election
The Lucas County election results show Democrats winning state and local posts including Governor, Attorney, Representative, and several county offices. Republicans regain Sheriff and Recorder but lose Clerk Auditor Treasurer and others. Hepburn defeated, signaling a Democratic shift in Congress and challenging party unity.
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Taft
Carroll
Jamison
Exley
Darrah
Hanks
Ream
Collins
Lyman
Gray
Collinson
Storie
Board of Supervisors
J. A. White
J. W. Norman
Cummins
Reslican
Maj. Lacey
Lucas County
McCulloch
State Senate
Col. Hepburn
Congress
Roe
Messrs Wright
Wiltsey
George Carpenter
Col. Hepburn Beyer Ir
Judge rules on preferred claims against First National bank
Decision by MtPherson federal judge in 1908 Iowa case finds 11 of 12 claims are general, one claim by Joseph A. Brown for 1157.36 given preference. W. W. Sones’ claim rejected entirely. Others admitted as general claims but not preferred. costs assigned. The ruling emphasizes asset tracing, not mere ear marks, and notes bank insolvency drives equity. Reston, Iowa. November 4, 1908.
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MtPherson
Federal Court
First National Bank
J.A. Brown
W. W.sones
Lucas County
Chandler Bros
McElveen & Hikenberry
H.H. Moore
T. J. Lovett
Wm. Mosher
Guy Patterson
Packers Nat. Bank
South Omaha
K. H. Emery & Co
Ottumwa
J. Woods
Smith McPherson
Joseph A. Brown
Gina
Stock Exchange
Chicago’ Bank
Joseph. A. Brown
Ooreston
Iowa
Double Wedding at Gookin Home in Benton Township
A double wedding occurred at the home of Mr and Mrs Clark Gookin in Benton township on Wednesday evening at seven o clock. The couples were Elmer E Poush and Addie M Gookin and Chester C Poush and Harriette Gookin, the grooms being brothers.
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Clark Gookin
Benton
Township
Elmer E. Poush
Addie M. Gookin
Chester C. Poush
Harriette Gookin
Miner Killed by Falling Slate at Sanders Mine
Andrew John Sanders, a 75 year old miner at the agg Bros Mines located 74% miles northwest of Chariton, was killed Wednesday morning when slate fell on him. He was found by Robert Hage with a badly crushed head and appeared to have been dead about two hours.
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Andrew’ John , Sanders
Agg’ Bros
Chariton
Robert Hage
Team and Buggy Stolen From Courthouse Yard
A team and buggy belonging to Ralph Clingman were stolen from the hitchrack near the courthouse yard Sunday evening. The horses were recovered next morning but the buggy and harness are still missing.
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Ralph Clingman
Stanton Stricken Doctor's Father Left Helpless
Dr J E Panto reported as Stanton's father and patient in failing health amid medical concerns. Local doctors describe his condition as critical, with family awaiting further updates on his custody and care.
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J. E. Panto
Best Family Tragedy as Margaret Elizabeth Dies
Margaret Elizabeth Best, nine months old, died after pneumonia. Her funeral was at the home of Mrs. Best's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Badge, conducted by Rev. O. A. Elmquist, with interment in Chariton cemetery. A preceding loss, Madge Lovilla, occurred a week earlier.
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Joseph A. Best
Margaret Elizabeth
Madge Lovilla
Death of George Henry Sutton in Derby at 75
George Henry Sutton, a respected Union Township resident, died at home in Derby on Monday November 2 from heart and kidney illness. He was 75 years old and leaves a widow, seven children, twenty six grandchildren, and many friends. Born June 2 1833 in Adamsville Ohio, he joined the M E church at 20 and later moved to Iowa. He served in the 160th Ohio National Guard 1864 65 and spent years farming in Lucas County before moving to Derby in 1906. He held local offices and was active in town affairs.
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George Henry Sutton
Union Townships
Derby
M. E
Humeston
Cemeterie
George
Adamsville
Muskingum Co
Ohio
Nanicy
Catherine Swank
Union
Marion
Harvey
Albert
William
Pearly
Maggie Leach
Blanche Toll
Sutton
M. E. ‘Church
160Th Ohio National Guard
Iowa
Lucas County
Lewis Dismore and Miss Mary Dismore wed at Baptist church
Charles 8 Lewis and Mary Dismore surprised many friends by marrying Sunday evening at seven o’clock in the Baptist parsonage with Rev. Hugh Moore officiating. The bride, from Chariton, wore blue silk and matched accessories and will keep her job at the mutual telephone office. the groom, a Mutual Telephone Company worker, received warm well wishes from the community.
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Charles
Lewis
Mary Dismore
Baptist Parsonage
Hugh Moore
Eli Dismore
George Harvey
Chariton
Mutual Telephone Company
Chandler and Mitchell Records Quiet Chariton Wedding
Mr Fred Chandler of Chariton and Miss Ida Mitchell of Weldon wed at the bride’s home on Wednesday at high noon. Only relatives attended as the couple began a two week wedding trip before returning to the Chandler farm. The bride, a former Mutual office operator, and the groom, partner in Chandler Bros importers, are greeted with warm congratulations.
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Fred Chandler
Chariton
Ida Mitchell
Weldon
Hattie
Mutual
Chandler “Bros
Shropshire
After Forty Years Thomas Carpenter Leaves for Kansas
The Liberty township resident Thomas Carpenter and his family departed on Wednesday Nov 4 for St John Kansas to make it their permanent home. The Patriot notes the community’s regret at losing an honored useful citizen and joins friends in wishing the family comfort and happiness in the new home.
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Thomas Carpenter
Liberty Township
St. John Kansas
Serious accident at coal house injures worker
Lonnie Hickle was seriously injured at the C. B. & Q. railroad coal house when his shirt sleeve became caught on a set screw on a running shaft. He was drawn into the shaft and his arm broke in five places before the machine could be stopped.
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Lonnie Hickle
Delivery Express Offers Citywide Delivery Service
Delivery-Express announces call on J W Lemon at H H Larimer's hardware store for any articles goods or furniture delivery in any part of the city. Orders to be phoned to 148. Society will meet with Mrs Emma Larimer Tuesday Nov 10 at 7:30 p.m. Modern.
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J.W. Lemon
H. H. Larimer
Evangelistic meetings draw large crowds in Chariton
Interest in the evangelistic meetings has grown to fill the tabernacle with evening audiences and the afternoon sessions drawing large male attendances. Mr Lowery spoke on why hell exists and warned against licentious conduct, urging parents to teach life secrets to their sons.
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Chariton
Lowery
Christ
Lowry
Coe
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