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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
5
Chariton's religious revival nears closure with nightly big tabernacle crowds averaging about 1200. Rev. Lowry leads sermons urging Christian conversion and denouncing amusements, while fundraising nears a $600 target and lessons include Bible study and noonday prayers.
Dr James E Stanton prominent Chariton physician died at his home Friday November 6 1908 from a stroke. Funeral held Sunday November 8 at 2 30 p m at his son's home with prayers by Rev H Moore and music by a quartet. Masons led the service at the grave. He was born May 15 1828 in Belmont County Ohio and earlier lived in Indiana before moving to Chariton in 1862. He studied at Keokuk Medical College and practiced since 1852. He was active in Odd Fellows and Masons. He married Mary Jane Hubbs November 14 1850 in Somerton Belmont County Ohio. she died five years ago. Five children were born, two of whom Theodore P and John H are practicing in Chariton.
Mrs C D Rissler died at her daughter Mrs A L Leonard's home on November 5 1908 after a long illness with complications. Brief services were held at the Leonard home before interment in Osceola. Born October 8 1833 in Fayette County Pennsylvania she lived in Osceola from 1872 until five months ago. Survived by two sons James Rissler Washington DC and Robert Rissler Burlington and two daughters Mrs Cottam St Louis and Mrs A L Leonard Chariton.
J. D. Beaman re arranged counters and display cases in his drugstore to speed service and create space for a large wallpaper stock. He has quit selling intoxicating liquors to focus attention on other lines in the business.
Cedar Rapids based Redpath Chautauqua System representative T F Graham was in Chariton assessing next summer’s chautauqua feasibility amid a disappointing last season. Also in Chariton last Saturday Harry Gill of Chicago bought 40 horses for 4500. Seventeen carloads of livestock horses and cattle were shipped from Chariton that night.
The Roosevelt appointed Rural Life Commission conducts nationwide hearings to assess conditions and propose legislative improvements. Leaders include Dr. Liberty Batley, Kenyon Butterfield, Walter Page, Henry Wallace, and Gifford Pinchot while criticism notes absence of women on the panel.
Mrs Arthur Cummings and daughter Crystal visited Chariton on Tuesday while en route from Davis City to Sheridan Wyoming where her husband works on the railroad. Miss Florence Stephens of Davis City accompanied Mrs Cummings.
The Peter Pan Club hosted a Friday progressive dinner with courses at five homes including Phurne Young Marion Whitfield Eli Oppenheimer and Gretchen Pedigo each inviting a guest. Jessie McIntire hosted a Haydn study and social afternoon then Willie Elise Brown held a house party from Saturday to Tuesday with guests Mat tie Penick Walter Dewey Lee Bartholomew Willis Aten Katherine Walker Sanford Rea.
Dr. George McCulloch of Humeston Iowa reports that his son M E McCulloch has been appointed head of the new Farm Crops Management department at Ames. The position, aimed at research and farm management methods, opens July 1 1909. McCulloch will complete his law studies in Chicago next March before starting.
The Hatcher Auto Company enters Chariton as an agency for top automobile lines. W F Hatcher leads with years of steam engine and motor experience in Chariton and Des Moines. The Patriot welcomes the firm and urges patronage it deserves.
Several candidates did not file campaign expense reports. Reported totals include W E Hanks 44.06 for auditor, W Wiltsey 38 for auditor, J H Collins 32.60 for clerk, O F Carpenter 14 for clerk, S B Swift 7.25 for recorder, A D Gray 5 for recorder, J P Ream 13.79 for treasurer, Wm Collinson 13.04 for county attorney, G J Gittinger 1.64 for sheriff.
The county treasurer announced that all warrants issued after April 1 1908 and stamped unpaid for want of funds before September 20 1908 are to be paid. Interest ceases after December 9 1908. Local obituaries note Enos Jones 92 buried at Garden Grove after residing in Garden Grove since 1846. Other items mention residents visiting Osceola Derby and Albany Missouri travelers, and lengthy family movements through Chariton.
The district court settled the bastardy case with Lida Killen by paying her 400 and taxing costs to Niswender. Judge Vermillion dismissed the seduction case against Niswender, noting marriage obligations and the impact on his wife and children. The parties are from Liberty township. Killen’s daughter was 17, alleged 16 at the time. The Foush case for hog damages against the railroad continues.
Ten years ago today the county treasurer's office was entered at noon and about 1600 dollars stolen. Robbers entered through a door transom and opened the vault with the lock not thrown off. They escaped unseen and were never caught. Will Culbertson was the treasurer, Eli Manning was sheriff, and pursuit led toward Des Moines where traces were lost.
In Preston last week a jury settled the case of Chas Mauk versus the C B Q railroad for 750 with Mauk paying trial costs. Mauk sought 10 000 damages for a broken ankle from a horse throwing incident near the county farm on December 12 1906. The accident occurred as he rode home from Chariton at night when his horse stepped into a ditch created by railroad workers. The verdict is viewed as unjust to Mauk.
The county voters express satisfaction with the upcoming county officers elect including auditors Ream Hanks and Collinson and attorney Dr C L Brittell who recently moved from Colorado to open offices above the Chariton National Bank.
Andy Potts purchased the ranaman restaurant across Depot and took possession the first week. He expects a first class lunch room.
A fragmented clipping notes the Chariton Gun Club area facing flooding from Qu River overflow. Residents and clubs brace for damage and seek quick relief measures. Authorities assess impact and plan swift response actions.
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