Russell Holds Great Festival
The Russell community hosts the second annual exhibition of the association of farmers and merchants from Benton Cedar and Washington townships with Russell citizens. Judges praise the displays including a corn tower and a grand parade attracting four to five thousand attendees. Premiums cover swine, cattle, poultry, dress goods, canning, art, and crafts with top prizes awarded to local growers and makers.
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Benton
East Cedar
Washington
Russell
Commonwealth
J. F. Sprague
W. J. Marshall
P. Rockey
Marshall
WBS
Dy L
Randall
Henry
Willett
Jist
Earl Allen
Evans
Speltz
Ae Gardner
Evangelists Lowry and Moody to Start Chariton Meetings
In Chariton locals await the Sunday night start of evangelists Lowry and Moody. Reverends Berry Nelson Moore express confidence in a great revival, noting past successful campaigns and the thoughtful preparations behind this upcoming event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowry
Moody
Fred Berry
P. O. Nelson
Hugh F. Moore
Evangelist Lowry
Chariton
Berry
Chautauqua
Nelson
Moore
Voter Registration Required in Chariton This Year
The article explains universal general registration for Chariton and larger cities ahead of the presidential election. Registration takes place Thursday October 22 through Saturday October 31 with hours from 8 am to 9 pm. Locations include the court house assembly room for the first ward and the second ward at O A Hougland’s shop.
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Chariton
Court House
O. A. Hougland
Republican Township Meetings Schedule Readied
The Republican township meetings run this week and next with principal speakers including Dr. McCulloch of Humes ton candidate for state senator and L. B. Bartholomew candidate for county attorney. Events span Oct. 17 Oakley Liberty township Oct. 19 Renfro English two Brown Cedar two Oct. 20 Center Warren two Norwood Otter Creek two Oct. 21 Center Warren two.
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Oakley
Liberty Township
McCulloch
Humeston
L. B. Bartholomew
Renfro
Brown
Cedar
Center
Warren
Norwood
Otter Creek
Warren Two
Clark Speaks in Tabernacle for Republican Lt Governor Bid
Speaker Clark George W. Clark of Adel former Iowa House speaker addressed a small cold audience in the tabernacle Monday night. He defended the Republican ticket and attacked the Democratic platform and Bryan’s positions on major issues.
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Clark
George W. Clark
Adel
Iowa House
Tabernacle
Democratic Party
Bryan
Band drummer injured by accidental gun discharge
Roy Hatcher, drummer for the band, was wounded Tuesday while attempting to fire a revolver during a performance. The weapon discharged, the wax cartridge filling entering his leg and penetrating flesh about three quarters of an inch, leaving a hole roughly nickel sized.
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Roy Hatcher
Mrs. George P Seaton Died in English Township Age 77
Mrs. George P Seaton died at her English township home Saturday at 7 30 am from diabetes. She was 77 years 7 months 14 days old. Funeral services were held at the Oakley M E church Tuesday at 1 pm conducted by Rev A F Dorrell with Rev McCooper assisting. The Seaton couple had six children and moved to Lucas county thirty years ago. Mr Seaton died about three years ago.
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George P. Seaton
English Township
M. E
Oakley
A. F. Dorrell
Lorimer
McCooper
Lois Ann Peck
Oswegon County
New York
Kane
County
Seaton
Lucas County
C. W
Salt Lake City
Utah
S. W. van Winkel
J. L. Summers
Lucerne
Wm. Rogers
Trenton
Missouri
F. A
Whitebreast
Carrie
English
Chariton Gun Club Elects Officers at Called Meeting
At a called stockholders meeting in Chariton the Gun Club elected President H J Engebretsen Secretary W R Briles Treasurer Eri L Gookin and Directors L B Bartholomew J C Flatt J W Kindelbaugh D Q Storie Jr Dr J A Bown C BH Noble. Bylaws were adopted. The club remains a $1000 corporation planning to obtain game fish eggs from the U S Fisheries Bureau and place them in the reservoir with screened overflows to prevent escapes during high water.
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Chariton Gun Club
H. J. Engebretsen
W. R. Briles
Eri. L. Gookin
L. B. Bartholomew
J. C. Flatt
J. W. Kindelbaugh
D. Q. Storie, Jr
J. A. Bown
Noble
Club
U.S. Fisheries Bureau
Growth of Great Industry and Heinz History
Readers recall Heinz origins from horseradish to worldwide brand. The grown variety line shows how meeting demand with quality leads to wealth.
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Heinz
Clark
Pittsburg
Corner Stone Laying for First Presbyterian Chariton
The corner stone ceremony for the First Presbyterian church of Chariton is set for Friday October 16 1908 at 2 pm The program includes a choir song invocation by Rev W McCullagh a talk titled Laying The Corner Stone by Warren S Dungan brief remarks by other Chariton pastors and a closing benediction by the officiant
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First Presbyterian Church of
W. §. McCullagh
Warrens. Dungan
Chariton
Farm for Sale in Benton Township Estate of Edward Arnold
Mann and Morris Arnold administrators sell the large and valuable farm of Edward Arnold deceased in Benton township. Sale may be in whole or parcels at appraised value. Prospective buyers should apply to administrators or Stuart, Stuart & Stuart attorneys. Date referenced 10 15 21.
Monument Unveiled at Manchester Camp No 140
Monument ceremony honored Sovereign John T. Williby with a sermon by Rev. G H Schleh of Omaha. A large crowd witnessed the unveiling as part of Woodmen of the World ceremonies. In Knoxville Ben Darrah improves the new Fair store under his management, praised for business skill. Regal remarks in Chariton note Sherman Miller of Ottercreek spending much time in Chariton tending his farm.
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Manchester
Woodmen of the World
John T. Williby
G. H. Schleh
Omaha
Knoxville
Ben
Chariton
Sherman ‘Miller
Ottercreek
Chariton Home-Coming Festival Ends Tonight
Chariton ends its second annual Home-Coming Celebration and Fall Festival tonight. Crowds enjoyed outdoor exhibits, stock barns, cattle judging by Lucas County youths, long lectures from Ames professors on corn and livestock, and domestic science by Miss Charleton.
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Chariton
Holden and Robbins
Ames
Charleton
Ames College
Old Settlers Association
Tabernacle
Herman McCollough
Alfred Roberts
Glenn A. Dillman
F. L. van Eenthuysen
Ralph McCollough
Lucas County Shorthorn Breeders ‘Association
Robbins
Holden
Iowa
Lucas
State College
Foster
Pythian Temple
Walter Plows
Lucas County
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Hattie Hatcher
Chester White
Allen Brothers
Poland
J. A. Goltry
A. W. Dewitt
J. M. Wright
A.W. Dewitt
J. A Goltry
Duroc Jersey
Lester van Nice
H. S. Allen
Nebraska
P ‘Harley
Post
Wey
Mabel Davis
Emma Gardner
Dr. Buzzard
Emma ‘Ewald
William Irwin
W. A. Larimer
M. Prattier
Asa Price
Edith Vinsel
Clara Badger
Lucas Co
Junia May
Edith Winsel
W. A. ‘Larimer
A. Hellyer
J.P. Sprague
J. H. Allen
Jeasie Platts
Mable
Ella Vinsel
Grace
McNeely
Cole
A. Marshall
Ashba
B.C
McKinley
Beast
Beals
William Hancock
Francis Threlkeld
P. O. Murray
Vern’ Jennings
B.E. Sanborn
N. Boyd
C. D. Drake
Tra McKinley
J. B. Bryan
Plymouth
Samuel Goltry
Sterling Martin
Bert Goltry
Samuel Gotry
Gardner & Good
George Platts
H. A. Baker
Sterling Morton
Turkey
W.A. Cox
DUCKS
Allen-Boyd
W. A. Cox
Geese
A. R. Mason
Cummins
Col. W. F Hepburn
Inn
Varilon
Everbody
Wright
Newsome
Union’ Township
Delaware County
Penn
Samuel Newsome
Big Capitol
White House
U. S. Treasury
Library of Congress
Buster Brown
Tige
Chariton Dry ‘Goods Company
Usto Register
George P Seaton
Gun Club
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