Splendid Boston Ladies' Symphony in Chariton Opera Hall
The Boston Ladies' Symphony Orchestra gave a grand concert in Chariton's Opera Hall last Monday night before a crowded house. The full orchestra wooed listeners with refined pieces and powerful bass solos by Carl Crance of New York drew hearty encores. Acclaimed performances by Ida Rieter trombone Mabel Beaman McKee violin and Florence Beckett flute impressed, with many urging a repeat engagement.
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Boston Ladies’ Symphony Orchestra
Opera
Chariton
Ida Rieter
Mabel Beaman McKee
Florence Beckett
Carl Crance
New York
Special Train of Stock From Malvern Passes Through Chariton
J M Bechtel of Burlington reports M P Munsinger of Malvern will send a premium train of fat stock from Malvern at 8 a m Monday Nov 25. The train will run to Chicago and pass Chariton between 11 and 12 o'clock the same day. Residents along the line are urged to view the good stock as it passes.
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Burlington
R. L. Pepper
M. P. Munsinger
Malvern
Chicago
Mr. Davenport
Chariton
Davenport
Recommends It to Trathmen
A brief note indicates a recommendation sent to Trathmen by G H Hai, with terse context and personal sign-off. The fragment suggests a professional suggestion or endorsement without additional details.
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G. ‘H. Hai
Rev W V Whitten Resigns From Episcopal Church Rectorship
The Rev W V Whitten has resigned as rector of the Episcopal Church effective December 10 Vestry accepted the resignation He will deliver a farewell sermon December 8 since April 10 1892 he has built the new church house and served the flock with faithful labor Whitten and his family will be missed and he plans to consider moving to the Pacific coast
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W. V. Whitten
Episcopal Church
Whitten
Pacific Coast
Accident injures 12 year old in eye near pupil
Earl Lane, son of Mr and Mrs Marion Lane of Whitebreast township, was injured last Tuesday when a branch pierced his left eye while he tried to break a limb. Doctors fear loss of sight but efforts to save the eye continue.
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Earl Lane
Marion Lane
Whitebreast Township
Coal Magnates Inspect Local Mine Progress
William George president of the Second National Bank at Aurora His and Inland Coal Company secretary and treasurer from Chariton along with Captain Beckwith a director and large stockholder visited Lincoln township mine on Wednesday and Thursday. They praised the development and called the vein among the finest in the state.
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William George
Second National Bank
Aurora
Inland Coal Company
Chariton
Beckwith
Mt. Pleasant
Lincoln Township
Corning Ohio 1900 Plea for Pepsin Syrup in Odd Letter
A dated 1900 letter from Corning Ohio requests Pepsin Syrup or Pepsin syrap claiming it has helped more than other medicines. The writer asks for three or four bottles and the cost to ship. The handwriting references Calwell's Byra and mentions daily use and desire for pricing.
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Corning
Ohio
Calwell
Lawyers Convicted in Chicago Embezzlement Case
Attorney Philip Bulfer Constable Thomas D Courtney and Henry Winn were found guilty of conspiracy to cause the arrest for embezzlement of Miss Sue E Waynick a Chicago teacher The jury imposed 1000 fines and three years imprisonment for Bulfer and Courtney Winn got a dollar and freedom The report cites further charges of citizen extortion by a clique in justice offices and suburban courts.
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Philip Bulfer
Thomas D. Courtney
Henry Winn
Sue E. Waynick
Chicago Manual Training School
Kavanaugh
Chicago
Bulfer
Sunday Tribune
Courtney
Miss Waynick
Scott
Harvey
States Attorney’s
Routt Brothers Robbed on Moving Box Car
Henry and Robert Routt were robbed of 35 dollars by tramps on a moving box car between Lu cas and Woodburn. They were ordered to hand over the money at gunpoint, forced to jump from the train near Woodburn, and escaped unharmed. No clue to the robbers has been found. The Routt brothers are stone masons and bricklayers working on new buildings across the area.
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Henry
Robert Routt
G. B. Routt
Woodburn
Lucas
Robert
Hervey McCowan to Speak on Kings and Queens
Editor Hervey Smith McCowan will lecture on Kings and Queens Crowned and Uncrowned at the Opera Hall next Thursday at 8 15 pm. A ticket draw at Rea and Beem's Tuesday morning allocates seating with a four-seat limit per person. General admission and reserved seats priced. season-ticket holders may reserve at fifteen cents per ticket.
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Hervey Smith McCowan
Opera Hall
Rea & Beem’s
McCowan
Royal Neighbors Host Armory Evening Nov 26
An evening of fun will be furnished by the Royal Neighbors at the Armory on Nov 26 featuring a program by top city talent and a convivial box supper. All ladies are invited to attend and bring an unmarked box. Gentlemen will buy the boxes and select their supper companions. No admission except for ladies without boxes.
Banquet for Chariton Firemen Sunday Social Event
Chariton fire department plans their 24th annual banquet at the Armory on Tuesday December 8 with free suppers for members and 50 cent meals for others. Committees appointed for Engine and Hook and Ladder companies will assist. entertainment will feature home talent instead of a dance.
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Chariton Fire Department
Armory
Engine Company
W. W. Coles
Ira Curtis
Clark Huntley
Hook and Ladder Company
Clem Kirkhart
William Yost
Grant Shelton
Evolution of a Chariton Dry Goods House
The article chronicles A. E. Dent’s growth from a Waynick & Dent clerk to sole proprietor over 25 years, noting the 1898 two story brick store, relocation of the old frame building as a warehouse, and expansion into departments with named staff in charge. It praises orderly layout, customer service, and the enterprise as a model of intelligence and integrity.
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A. E. Dent
Dent
D. D. Waynick
Chariton
Waynick & Dent
H. P. Becker
J. C. Brown
Fay Becker
Ada B. Reese
T. J. Philips
Charles Graves
A. B
Williams
Miss Sadie Straight
Grover Bergstrom
Mr. Dent
Improvements in Passenger Service Introduce Parlor Car
Beginning November 5 1901 a cafe Parlor car operates between Chicago and Lincoln Nebraska. The car departs Chicago daily on No 18 and continues to Lincoln. Eastbound No 4 offers service Lincoln to Ottumwa and No 16 runs Ottumwa to Chicago. Plain meals at moderate prices served to Parlor Car patrons and coach passengers. 11 7 4c E O Wilson Ticket Agent.
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Chicago
Lincoln Neb
Lincoln
Ottumwa
E. O. Wilson
Tkt. Agt
Boss Gains Nine In Sheriff Contest
The article notes the sheriff race had an initial four vote lead for Boss which the official count widened to eighteen. Boss gained votes in the First and Second wards and Liberty, while Mauk picked up votes in the First ward. Mauk has filed a contest notice with the Board and no certificate of election can issue until a decision is reached.
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Board of Supervisors
Liberty
Mauk
John. Mauk
Social Doings Of The Week At Clio Club Fifteenth Anniversary
The Clio Club celebrated its fifteenth anniversary at Mrs. W. W. Whitfield’s home with afternoon games and a five course banquet. Mrs. Jenk E. Wright gave a year in review as husbands and guests joined for a table setting of thirty and festive decor. The evening featured music and further revelry. The Entre Nous Club hosted an oyster supper at Mrs. Sanford Rea’s home in honor of Mrs. Fred J. Waight’s initiation, with a lively reception and a noted cast list of attendees.
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Clio Club
W. W. Whitfield
Jenk E. Wright
Entre
Willie Elise Brown
Ids Hickman
Jessie McElveen
Myrtle Dungan
Daisey Dent
Gem. Coles
No hunting or gunning on my premises notice
All persons are strictly forbidden to enter or hunt on the premises of Admire Whitebreast Township under penalty of law. Notice likely formal legal warning against trespass and hunting without permission.
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Whitebreast Township
Talks on Indians At United Presbyterian Church
Mrs. J. C. Alter spoke at the United Presbyterian church on Monday about Oregon Indians, their history and needs, and the work of the U P church at Warm Springs Agency. She displayed a royalty costume and a W S banner showing gospel light, the pipe of peace, and a white star, with symbols opposing liquor and the tomahawk. The banner honored Narcissa White Kinney for efforts to free Indians from the drink curse.
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J. C. Alter
Oregon
W. S
Narcissa White Kinney
Well-digging accident injures John McBee head
John McBee and Al Eric were digging a well when a cave‑in buried McBee inside. A large earth mass struck his head and shoulders, cutting a gash and pulling hair. He was pulled from the well and the wound dressed, reportedly recovering well.
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John McBee
al Eric
McBee
Not a Dissenting Vote A Perfect Laxative
An advertising notice touts Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a perfect laxative with universal approval. It promotes 600 and 100 size bottles sold by D. Q. Storie and urges readers to purchase for reliable digestion support.
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Dr. Caldwell
D. Q. Storie
Niceest red flannel lined ladies shoes in the city
The store promotes red flannel lined ladies shoes and up to date footwear. It highlights heavy quality Iron Clad hose in sizes 6 to 10 and a small lot of Snow Bound felt overs. Prices noted include $1.50 boots per pair and very low bed comforts.
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M. Shearman & Bro
West Side Square
Hariton
Boston Ladies Orchestra
Sue Waynick
Princeton
Chariton Department
Lucas County
Eikenberry & CO
Phoenix Mills
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