Great Revival Ends Its Work In Chariton
The Great revival in Chariton concluded with Rev. Lowry's Sunday sermon. The Tuesday night rally added 22 converts, bringing the total to 767. At Sunday night 106 publicly committed to active Christianity as the large crowd filled the tabernacle. The meetingfeatured Rev Lathrop presiding Rev McCullagh scripture reading and Rev Moore prayer. A male quartet sang Let the Lover Lights be Burning. Dr Luthrop delivered the chief sermon and personal testimony. The event sparked the formation of a men's Christian Association with support urged from all churches. Rev Lowry left Chariton Monday for Water town and was praised for his earnest work. Voluntary contributions totaled 642 with tabernacle expenses around 3600.
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Chariton
Lowry
Lathrop
M.E. Church
McCullagh
the Presbyterian Church
Moore
The
Baptist Church
Prof
Hayes
Messrs
Anderson
Householder
Larimer
Luthrop
Christian’ Fellowship
Teans
Wmbetings
Christian
Ganization
Watertown
Tabernacle
Happy 60th Anniversary of Mr and Mrs H L Mauk
Mr and Mrs H L Mauk celebrate sixty years of marriage with friends and family at their home in Whitebreast township on Saturday November 28 1908. The couple are praised for fifty four years of happy and useful partnership and well wishes are offered for many more.
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H.’L. “Mauk
Whitebreast Township
Tabernacle Lumber For Sale Best Contractor
Lumber offered for sale by a contractor. Includes timber and grade materials. Potential buyer contact details not clearly provided in the readable text.
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Tabernacle Lumber
Religious events fill Sunday across several churches
At Swedish Lutheran Church services are scheduled for 11 a.m. and 7 30 p m with a visiting preacher from Rock Island. Sunday school at 10 a m Luther League at 6 30 p m The Dorkas Society meets Thursday at 3 p m The Concordia Society gathers next Friday in the basement Thanksgiving service and sale follow at 2 p m at the parsonage The Christian Church holds evening services with baptisms at each. regular services Sunday Bible school 10 a m preaching 11 and 7 30 Young People's meeting 6 30 The Ladies Aid meets Friday at Mrs Wm Harding's home All welcome at services Methodist topics are announced for Sunday with morning and evening sermons Baptism and revival plans at Baptist church next Sunday with many converts expected Presbyterian church to be announced Sunday
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Swedish Lutheran Church
Rock Island
Elmquist
Missouri
Luther Leagué
Dorkas Society
Concordia Society
Christian Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Wm. Harding
Cora Lenhart
Baptist Church
Esides
Iowa Teachers Association Calls for Strong Local Representation
The Iowa Teachers Association urges robust local attendance at the Des Moines meeting from December 28 to 31, emphasizing the gain for teachers. The chairman EB Palmer stresses the event as a great gathering that inspires new ideas and resolutions to improve teaching.
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Eb, Palmer
Iowa
Iowa Teachers ‘Association
City approves water supply expansion through new well
Mayor Connell reports a contract with D A Enelow for constructing a new well near the existing source. The 16 foot diameter, 30 foot deep bore will cost 1200 and boost fire and domestic supply. Work to begin immediately and be pushed to early completion.
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Connell
D. A. Enelow
Man Suffers Eye Injury While Chopping Kindling
A man lost an eye while chopping kindling last Sunday, according to nearby reports. He was handling wood when the accident occurred. Local responders treated him at the scene and transported him for medical care.
County Bond Settlement Ends Lengthy Dispute
Lucas County reaches a settlement with First National Bank and bondsmen to recover 37,116.22 dollars from deposited funds. Bondsmen pay 13,558.24 now and the balance after final dividend, avoiding costly litigation. Board of Supervisors supported the compromise as fair and prudent.
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Lucas County
First National Bank
BP. Wright
C.W. Ramsey
A. L. ‘Mallory
J. M. Thayer
J. E
Wright
J. Stewart
B. R. van, Dyke
Larimer
Board of ‘Supervisors
Anly Mitchell
Ruth Jerre Loudon obituary records Russell Indiana funeral
Ruth Jerre Loudon born January 27 1897 in Washington County Indiana died December 19 1844 and funeral Sunday in Russell Indiana at the M E Church conducted by Reverend Shenton. Interment in Russell Cemetery. She married Robert Loudon and moved from Henry County near Mt Pleasant to Trucas County on a Russell farm. Survived by four children Dunham Sophia Inley Enoch and Seldon King plus one sister Mrs Susan Coffin and brother Hezekiah Jerrel five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Her husband died December 4 1898. She was a longtime member of the M E Church.
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M. Re
Russell
Robert Loudon
Henry
Mt. Pleasant
Trucas
Dunham
Sophia Inley
Enoch of
Seldon
M. E. Church
Poush Wins Case Against CG Ba and Q Railroad
A. E. Poush won a district court suit for damages against the CG Ba and Q railroad, receiving 410 and costs taxed to the railroad. The railroad plans an appeal. The suit also involved damages for injury to thoroughbred Duroc Jersey hogs shipping to the state fair in 1907.
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Chariton
Poush
Foulks King John and Grace Bing Marriage in Chariton
The ceremony for John Foulks King and Grace Bing took place in Chariton on Sunday at 2:30 PM at the Baptist parsonage. The couple were described as a young farmer and a highly respected young woman. Afterward they traveled to Russell with friends. Further details are limited to brief mention of Beaman’s and local locals.
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John
Re -Foulks
Grace Bing
Chariton
Rene
Baptist
Oung Farmer
Phe. Wat
Russell
Aembs
Russell Bank affairs ended after receivership
Judge Vermilion signed the final order dissolving the Russell Bank receivership. Receiver B E Anderson turned over remaining assets to the Brandon family, ending the loan failures in Lucas County. About 104000 in liabilities existed, with nearly half paid within six months. Most notes and accounts had been collected, leaving only a small amount unpaid. The Brandon family and D J Martin settled remaining debt at face value, and the court released Martin from further duties.
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Vermilion
Russell Bank
BE. A. Anderson
Anderson
Brandon
Lucas County
Thomas Brandon
D. J. Martin
D. We
Martin
Thomas
Russell
B. A. Anderson
Ital
Local social events mark bustling week in town
Dr F A Saum hosted a gathering of Home Coming committees with an oyster supper and district boosters discussed next year’s celebration. Elizabeth Bailey’s Friday shower followed her Tuesday wedding to T J Murphy. Verne Spiker celebrated his twelfth anniversary with a six o’clock dinner. Eastern Star welcomed new members. The Entre Nous club, Clio Club anniversary banquet, and various society meetings and socials were noted along with Thanksgiving preparations.
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F. A. Saum
Cummins U S Senator Special Session Election Plan
The note outlines an anticipated special session to elect the unexpired term of Senator Allison. Governor Cummins would resign, elevating Lieutenant Governor Garst to the governorship for five weeks, while Republicans name their prior primary choice for the regular term.
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Islature
Iéverness
Gionipink
U.S. Senate
Allison
Cummins
Garst
B E. Carroll
Notice to creditors in Bank receivership Chariton Iowa
Receiver James H. Jamison announces collection of all debts owed to the First National Bank of Chariton Iowa after decisions in Federal court and a settlement with Modern Woodmen of America. Creditors must call at the receiver's office to pay promptly to speed dividend. November 17, 1908.
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Woodmen of America
First National Bank of
Runaway accident injures Mrs. Anna Wilson in Derby area
Mrs. Anna Wilson wife of Will Wilson living north of Derby was badly hurt in a runaway Sunday afternoon. The team frightened and ran away while the couple rode. Mr Wilson was thrown from the buggy uninjured and Mrs Wilson sustained a badly fractured leg.
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Anna Wilson
Will Wilson
Derby
Thanksgiving Food Exchange at Yeagel's Market
The Presbyterian Church ladies host a Thanksgiving food exchange at Yeagel's Meat Market on Wednesday November 25. Attendees can obtain ready articles to save labor and have time for Thanksgiving services. The state supreme court affirmed Lucas county court's verdict for A J McClure in a Great Western Accident Association case, noting McClure was injured by a train near a factory crossing years ago.
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Ladies of the Presbyterian Church
Yeagel’s
State Supreme Court
Lucas
A. J. McClure
McClure
Flagstaff Dedicated by G A R Post in Chariton
A tall iron flagstaff one hundred feet high was erected in Chariton to honor the services of those who answered the patriot call. The staff was placed on the west side of the public park on November 17, funded by 330 dollars with help from W A, Lucas county supervisors, and private citizens. A dedication ceremony is set for Saturday November 21 under Iséminger Post G A R.
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the- Republic
Ware
H. Poucher
W. F. Hatcher
L. F. Maple
G. H. Poucher
Fred_. Stafford
Thomas Gay
Iseminger
W. A
Lucas County
Board of Supervisors
Iséminger
G. Alr
Murphy Bailey couple wed in Chariton ceremony
Mr T J Murphy and Miss Elizabeth Bailey quietly married Tuesday afternoon November 17 at four o clock in Chariton with Rev Father Gayle officiating. Attendants were Lenore Carey and B F Martz. The bride, brown chiffon taffeta, and groom, a salesman at A B Dorns, plan a home in Smyth block after December 1. The Patriot extends best wishes for a cheerful married life.
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T. J. Murphy
Elizabeth Bailey
Gayle
Lenore Carey
B. F. Martz
W. Houk
Chariton
Smyth 1
Isa
A.B. Dorn
Thanksgiving Service at Andrew's Church
A Thanksgiving Day service is planned at Andrew's Church at an early hour in the morning. The event invites the community to gather for a prayerful observance on the holiday morning.
Fatal Hunting Accident Claims16YearOld Eldon Ryun
Eldon Ryun, 16, son of Lewis Ryun living six miles northwest of Chariton, was fatally wounded by accidental shotgun discharge while hunting last Sunday. The stock slipped, the shell exploded, and amputation followed. he died Monday at 5 AM. Alfred Roberts was present.
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Eldon Ryun
Lewis ‘Ryun
Chariton
Ryan
Alfred Roberts
Death by Own Action in Whitebreast Township
Aaron Peter, son of Whitebreast Township, died by self inflicted hanging on Thursday night November 12 at the residence of John F. Johnson where he had been living. No other cause is given than despair over his will leaving a fortune to his daughter and her husband. Johnson found the body at breakfast time, noting a clothesline attached to a ceiling pole.
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Whitebreast Township
Aaron Peterson
John F. Johnson
Peterson
Death of Joseph Parkin in Union Township obituary notice
Joseph Parkin a respected Union Township citizen for thirty years died at his home on Tuesday November 17 aged 82. The funeral is under the Iseminger Post G A R of Chariton with interment at Last Chance Rev Thornburg of the Christian church officiating The Patriot will publish a fitting obituary in the next issue.
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Joseph Parkin
Union ‘Township
Iseminger Post
G.A. R
Chariton
Thornburg
Christian: Church Officiating, the Impressive. Burial Service of ‘the. G. A. R
Bank Examiner Shaw Dies After Cerebral Hemorrhage
National Bank Examiner Shaw died at the Burke hotel in Carroll after a cerebral hemorrhage. He helped examine the First National Bank of Chariton in spring 1907 and later reviewed its affairs after closure. Shaw had traveled to Carroll to investigate the First National Bank there, whose president W L Culbertson recently died by suicide.
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National Bank
Shaw
Burke
Carroll
National. Bank
Chariton
Bostwick
First National Bank
W. L. Culbertson
Disturber Arrested After Altercation at Porter Home
R E Benson, brother of Mrs E B Porter, visited the Porter residence north of town last Thursday and assaulted Mrs Porter and her daughter until stopped by Mr Porter. Benson was jailed, arraigned in court for assaulting an officer in Chariton last year, fined 150 dollars, and recommitted to jail to serve the fine.
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R. E. Benson
Norwood Dealer Imports Eleven Percheron Horses
R C Miller of Norwood imported eleven head of French Percherons from Linas stock. He received the horses Wednesday and plans to retail them from his wood farm.
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R. C. Miller
Norwood
Linas Atock
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Gil- Hugh
Montgomery
Beaman’s
Brandon & Crocker Institution
Elizabeth Baily
Eastern Star Lodge
Entre
Don. E. ‘Lewis
Ida Leonard
J.B. Bennett
S. “Willoughby
GA. R
Johnny” Johnson
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