Council report dispute over Gray accounts taints city audit
A Chariton council inquiry into the accounts of Ay D. Gray, former city clerk, yields a contested report. Committee members Van Dyke Rogers Larimer and others challenge Wilkinson Worthington findings while Latimer dissents.
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Gray
R. VanDyke
Ogers
Curtis
Jonnell
Hick
BR. VanDyke
Dy N. Rogers
H. J. Larimer
A. Co. “Worthington
Wilkingon
Gray’s
Wilkinson
Worthington
Hoh Latimer
Hekmak An Penheimer
van Dyke
A. de Gray
Chariton
City accounts show adjustments and duplicate entries
Ledger review records adjustments to the old accounts of TM Stuart and C W Stuart totaling 513 75 with transfers to TM SB Manning and Lucas Co 956 10. Duplicated cash book entries and errors in carrying forward credits are noted along with charges to A D Gray and disallowed warrants, while a charity reception in Chariton honors Mrs Macomber and local club activities are described.
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Aeeetev
T.M. Stuart & C.W. Stuart
SB Manning
Lucas Co
Eagles at Davis Camp Among City Aeries Members
Forty to fifty members of the local Eagles aeries traveled to Davis City Sunday for a week of camping at Grand River. Notable attendees include N. G. Lutz, Dr. D. Q. Storie, J. J. Beamian, G. Cc. Blake, Dr. J. Fred Greene, Ira Palmer, Grover Fluke, Bert Funk, John William, Chas. Lewis, Chas. White, Dave Brown, Roy Hatcher, and others listed among the group with local leaders and members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeries of Eagles
Davis City
Grand River
N. G
Lutz
D. Q. Storie
J . J.D. Beamian
G. Cc. Blake
J. Fred Greene
Ira
Palmer
Fancher
Sam
Beardaley
P. T. Paton
Lisle Beck
Grover~ Fluke
Bert" Funk
John
William
Chas. Lewis
Chas
White
Dave Brown
C. ‘Be ‘Dusk
Geo
Taylor
Jacob Taylor
Roy Hatcher
Will Snyder
Chas. Worralter
Schreiber
Earl Prather
Death of Infant Son Little Virginia Stuart J Snr
Notice reports the death of infant son Little Virginia Stuart J Snr with no further details provided.
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Little
Virginia Stuart J Snr
Jack
Pastor Wells Nearing Recovery At Christian Church
The Christian church reports Pastor Wells has been seriously ill with tonsillitis and rheumatic complications but is rapidly improving under Dr Boynton care and Mrs Wells nursing. He hopes to preach next Sunday as services resume with Sunday School at 10 am and services at 11 am and 7:30 pm. A Junior meeting at 4 pm and Young people at 6:30 pm. Ladies Aid Society gathers Friday afternoon at the church.
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Mr. Wells
The
Christian Church
Boynton
Christian
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church
Knotts-Wickard Wedding at Lucas Home
Laura Knotts and Rev Morten Wickard were wed last Thursday at 1 pm in Lucas in a parlor ceremony performed by Rev B F Miller. The couple, unaccompanied, left for Evanston Illinois to continue studies and reside there with many friends sending best wishes.
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J. B. Knotts
Lucas
Laura
Morten D. Wickard
Hivanston
B. F. Miller
Adianola
Mendelsshon
Willa Bond
Wickard
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Methodist Episcopal Conference
Rew
Farlin Stephenson A pretty quiet home wedding in Chariton
The ceremony took place Sunday evening at nine o'clock at the Baptist church with Rev Hugh Moore officiating. Miss Lillian Stephenson and Mr Henry F Farlin were married in the presence of immediate relatives. The bride wore white, the home was pink and white, dinner followed, and the couple will reside in rooms above J T Crozier's store as they begin housekeeping. The Patriot joins friends in wishing them happiness.
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Mesdames Boynton
R. A. Gray
A. L. Leonard
A. ‘Collins
Collins
D. P. Luce
Chariton
Hugh Moore
the Baptist Church
Lillian Stephenson
Henry F. Farlin
Jace
Mason and Brightwell Wedding in English Township
On August 27 at the residence of Rev. Wells in Chariton Reuben A Mason and Julia Brightwell were married by Rev. Wells. Both are well known in Lucas County and have lived in English Township. Mason a public school teacher and Brightwell a home keeper. They reside in Cedar Falls and Mason will attend Normal College. Many friends wish them happiness and providence bless their union.
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CO. EU. Wells
Christian Church i
Charitot
Reuben A. ‘Mason
Julia ‘Brightwell
Wells
Lucas
County
English
Mason
Brightwell
Sam. Brightwell
Reuben
Premiums for Cattle at Nebraska State Fair in Lincoln
Readable fragments show premiums awarded at the Nebraska State Fair in Lincoln last week. The Durham herd belonging to Huntley & Co. received junior bull calf prizes and other awards for cattle aged one year and under.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Durham
Huntley
Gentry Sues Akin Over Dakota Land Deal
D M Gentry sues L W Akin claiming he acted in good faith as Akin's employee in a Dakota land sale that defrauded Edgar Wyland and wife. Gentry seeks 2500 damages, alleging Akin failed to fulfill contract terms and noting prior arrest for obtaining money under false pretenses.
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Gentry
Akin
D. M. Gentry
Lucas County
Edgar Wyland
L. W. Akin
Leon Journal
W. Akin
Dakota
Leon
West
Iowa
Chariton
D.M. Gentry
Wyland
Dakota Land
Colorado
Des Moines
Andy Brackett
Polke County
Grand Jury
Mrs J W Cayton Layton Died at 99 in Chariton Iowa
Mrs J W Cayton and Mrs J W Layton died at their home aged 99 years and 98 days. Funeral service was at 2 PM conducted by Rev W S McCullagh of the Presbyterian church. Interment in Chariton cemetery. Margaret Buffington born Meigs Co Ohio July 1 1829 married J W Layton June 21 1846 in Louisa Co Iowa. They resided in Chariton fifty years. Survived by daughter Miss J Etta Layton and three brothers one sister. Husband died January 14 1907.
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J W. Layton
McCullagh
The
Presbyterian
Chariton
Margaret. Buffington
Meigs Co
Ohio
Iowa
Louisa County
Methodist Church
Louisa, Co
J. Etta Layton
Commercial College Opens The Chariton Commercial College
Commercial College opens its second year under Prof. Wm Bell with 44 students enrolled, double the initial class. Five more will join next week and seven more in October. Departments include normal, academic, shorthand, and commercial with staff Laura Fitch, Mrs. Bell, Miss Ried, and Prof. Hayes. The glee club and a literary society are planned.
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Chariton Commercial College
Wm. Bell
Cwill
Laura’ Fitch
Bell
Deadlock in Legislature Blocks Senate Appointment
The Iowa legislature remained unable to elect a senator to fill the unexpired term of Allison. In two joint ballots the anti-Cummins faction held 44 votes and refused to honor the caucus choice, scattering votes among Cummins Porter and other candidates. The latest tally showed Cummins 65 Porter 46 and 43 others with several named lawmakers shifting positions.
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Allison
Cummins
Porter
Seatting
City Chariton Free Mail Delivery Starts Next Tuesday
City delivers free mail starting Sept 15 with three carriers Harl C Hall Cyrus R Goodwin and Kent L Hooper covering ward districts One business and two residential deliveries per day carriers will complete routes by 4 10 PM residents urged to have house numbers posted to prevent delays and avoid Sunday and holiday interruptions
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Chariton
Harl C. Hall
Cyrus R. Goodwin
Kent L. ‘Hooper
Ite
Andi
Derby Reunion Held Amid Reflective Community Attendance
A Derby reunion gathered local residents for a reflective event, celebrating shared history and former classmates. Organizers reported steady turnout as attendees exchanged memories and photos, highlighting long-standing friendships and community ties.
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D. Gray
Leinan
Clover Club
BE. W. Drake
Iowa City
W. H. Grafton
the Ladies of the Baptist . Benevolent Society
Helen Boyles
Hattie, Press
Sedalia
Missouri
Mesdamés W
C. H. ‘Goeting
Helen Me
Woodman Circle
Roy~ Stroud
Mae Daniels
Creston
Bert. Yengel
Pandora Club
A.'B. 'Gookin
Thomas “Auld
Denver
Cota - Olday
Mary Sprague
Russell
W.F. Matcher
Physicians Club
Dentists
North Park
Zeta
Fa? Saum
Laura Kull
DyAntaan
Clara
Shaffer
Eagles
Davis ‘City
The.’Churches
Knotts
J. W. Cayton
Commercial College
City
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