Dividend near for depositors in Chariton bank collapse
After a year of court actions and disputed claims, Modern Woodmen of America agrees to settle with depositors of the First National Bank of Chariton Iowa. A dividend of about twenty five percent is anticipated within a month if the agreement is ratified, with additional sums possible as court processes wind down.
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Crocker
Treasury
Nks
America
W. A
Ita
Arid
Thirtees
Chariton
Jamison
M.w.,a
M. W.A
U.S. Circuit Court
Gost Bond
Woodmen of América
J. H. Jamison
First National Bank
Iowa
Circuit Court of the
United States
Woodmen of America
Modern Woodman of America
Joseph
FP. Wright
Roosevelt message boosts Hepburn in Iowa tour
Secretary of Agriculture James F. Wilson reported Roosevelt's praise for Hepburn during a Murray Iowa speech. The president allegedly urged Wilson to tell Iowa voters Hepburn has helped push policies into effect and should be sent back to continue the work. Wilson did not disclose the Eighth district visit.
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James F. Wilson
Murray
Iowa
Roosevelt
Col
Hepburn
House of Congress
Notice Corrects Primary Election Poll Hours
The Patriot corrects a published notice so polls for the special primary on the day of the election will open after 1 p m. The earlier printing used last June's hours and stated incorrect opening times.
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Patriot
Chariton Merchants Urged to Patronize Local Calendar Firm
A letter voices discontent with Chariton firms patronizing traveling calendar salesmen from outside the town. It praises resident C. B. Lusk as a citizen with a strong calendar and advertising line and urges local merchants to buy locally to support community welfare. Lusk notes his wide customer base across southern Iowa and northern Missouri and his strong year’s lineup.
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C. B. Lusk
Iowa
Missouri
Chariton
Page County Apples Sent to Roosevelt in Gift
Clarinda reports Colonel W. P. Hepburn shipped a barrel of choice Page County Jonathan apples to President Theodore Roosevelt at the White House. The fruit, grown by D. B McCalla on Orchard Hill Farm in Harlan township, is touted as among the best of the variety.
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Clarinda
W. P. Hepburn
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Washington, D.C
Page County
D. B McCallaon
Orchard Hill Pruit
Harlan Township
United ‘States
Jonathan
Charitonians Visit Western States Friends in Idaho and Colorado
J A Brown returns from a western pleasure and business trip to Utah Idaho and Colorado. He visits John R Foulks a former English township resident now ranching in Snake Valley Idaho and W O Parmenter and family at Grand Junction Colorado. In Salt Lake City he notes active building with an eleven story modern office building.
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J. A. Brown
Utah
Idaho
Colorado
John R. Foulks
English Township
Snake Valley
Lucas County
Brown
W. O. Parmenter
Grand Junction
Salt Lake City
Chariton Firm Secures Hotel and Church Heating Contract
Chariton business firm Blanchard & Beem has secured the contract to supply a steam heating apparatus for the new Stearns hotel at Garden Grove and will install an improved steam heating system in Chariton's Presbyterian church. The Patriot notes Chariton's progress as a growing, up-to-date trade center.
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Chariton
Blanchard & Beem
Stearns
Garden Grove
Box Supper and Cottage For Rent Notice
A box supper is announced at Morgan Schoolhouse on Saturday evening in November. Pearl Collver, teacher, invites all. A five room cottage near Boe Q Freight Depot is for rent. Inquiries directed to McElveen at the Lucas.
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Morgan School House
Pearl Collver
Boe Q
McElveen
Lucas
Alonzo Williams Dies in Chariton at 83
Obituary of Alonzo Williams of Chariton who died at home on Friday October 28 in his 84th year. Born November 17, 1823 in Monongahela County West Virginia near Morgantown, he emigrated to the new west as a child. He lived in Clarke and Lucas counties, raised ten children, and survived by his wives Rebecca Stanhope and Amelia Duntley, plus two daughters in law and several siblings. Funeral services were held October 25 conducted by Rev. W S McCullagh with interment at Union Township churchyard. He was a longtime M E church member and respected community citizen.
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Chariton
Monongahala County
West Virginia
Morgantown
New West
Ohio River
Cincinnati
Alonzo
Rachel E. Glenn
Shelby
Indiana
Clarke County
Union Township
Lucas County
H. J. Newsome
Derby
Iowa
A. R. Williams
Cody
Wyoming
Rebecca Stanhope
Amelia Duntley
W.S. McCullagh
Presbyterian Church
Two Ballots For Voters In General Election
Two ballots are described for the upcoming general election next Tuesday. A small amendment ballot seeks voter approval to allow drainage projects across private lands and the creation of drainage districts. It would authorize condemnation when necessary and assign special assessments to benefiting properties.
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Towa
General Assembly
Iowa Produce Company opens Creston venture
The enterprising T. M. Hooper's Produce Company of Chariton and the Iowa Produce Company of Ottumwa form a partnership named the Iowa Produce Company at Creston Iowa and begin business on Nov 2. Chariton interests are represented by T. M. Hooper as Vice-President, noted for building a large Chariton operation.
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T. M. Hooper
Chariton
Iowa Produce “Company
Ottumwa
Iowa ‘Produce Company
Creston
Iowa
Chariton Company
Little Madge Lovilla Best Dies at Age Two
Sympathy is extended to Mr and Mrs Joseph A Best on the death of their daughter Madge Lovilla aged 2 years 8 months 15 days after a brief illness with cholera infantum. Funeral services were Sunday at 2 30 pm at United Presbyterian church conducted by Rev C E Wells pastor of the Christian church interment Chariton cemetery. Madge was an active busy little girl whose sunny disposition won the love of all who knew her.
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T.M. Stuart
U.S
Jamison
Treasury Department
McNider
Stuart
Goa
M. W
Crocker
John V. Bennett
John Bennett
Mallory
Thayer
M. W. A. Bond
McPherson
Chariton
Federal
U. S. Circuit
District
Des Moines
Chicago
Rock Island
Des
Joseph A. Best
Madge Lovilla
United Presbyterian Church
Christian Church
Madge
Must Ask for Senatorial Ballot Republican Voters
Voters are reminded to request the special senatorial ballot at the election next Tuesday. Judges of election will issue the ballot only to Republican voters who request it and may require signing a statement affiliating with the Republican party and in sympathy with its principles, as reported in Lucas County.
Chariton Revival Nears End Of Second Week
A Chariton religious revival enters its second week despite seven days of rain. Attendance remains solid as merchants close evenings to attend. Evangelist Lowry draws nonchurchgoers with old time religion while criticizing modern church practices. Events and talks are advertised for the coming days, with separate meetings for men and women.
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Chariton
Evangelist Lowry
Lowry
Moody
M. BE
Co Saturday of This Week Note Missing in Text
Partial OCR fragment notes a reference to a co Saturday of this week while omitting surrounding details or context.
Big Fish Exhibition Attracts Crowds In Noble Window Find
A large river fish weighing around 22 pounds was displayed on a Sunday morning in Lucas County. The Mississippi River catch drew attention at a local exhibition hosted by Mr. Noble, attracting many onlookers.
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Lucas County
Clint ‘Noble
Mississippi
Mr. Noble
Fragmentary Classified Ad Sketches Delivery Notice
A fragmented OCR snippet shows a brief delivery or contact note with a phone string and a mention of a beautiful hand. Limited readable facts imply an informal advertisement or personal note rather than a full classified item. No clear names, places, dates, or concrete actions are discernible.
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LaPorte
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Traction Co
Col. Hepburn
Mr. Jamison
Wilson
Senator
Pres. Roosevelt
Chariton Firm
Box Supper
Alonzo Williams
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