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sacredroomof the*» . , 'anders k the 1 stoodSchaffeeThere ly andschtfol pld be a yearLeonard* r •* * »Charlesbay.James HConjugalconditionSingle—Married—Widowed—Divorced—SaparatedTHE SHILOH VETERANSWILL MOVE TO WASHINGTONMany Were Here at AnnualMeetingJames Sullivan Leaves Employ of Q. After Servloe of 38 YearsWELL!YOU SAY?Thursday, April 6, 1905 was the forty-third anniversary of the battle of Shiloh, that epoch making straggle, between the forces of the United States and* the states in rebellionJames Sullivan, after a residence of thirty-eight years in Chariton, having sold his property here, will start for Seattle, Wash., on Monday, April 17th, accompanied by Mrs. Sullivan and their two sons, John of Omaha and William of Chariton. The daughters, Mrs. Mary•gainst its authority, and which also Redmond, Mrs. Margaret Smith, Mrs. arked a crisis in the war for the Agnes Anderqou will remainThe serial stories published in the Patriot for the past three years have created much interest, and we have had numerous requests to continue the publication ofother stories. T ■;In order to ascertain the opinion of our readers regarding the nature of stories desired we suggest that readers fill orit the following blank and forward to the Patriot office before Saturday night,;April 29. The selection of the next story will depend upon the verdict ;^f the “yoting contest.”Among the available stories are the following,“Under the Rose,” by Frederic S. Isham, author of “The Strollers.” A his-a a*torical romance of the French court when Francis was king and Charles V. em-preservation of the Union.In that terrific struggle the leaders, who up to that time hadThe Patriot voices the regret of all their neighbors and a host of good friends in Chariton over their departure.peror,nentertained a supreme contempt for No community ever had better citizensthe northern “mud sill,” regarding him as deficient in courage, whollyabsorbed in sordid money making,and that he had “no fight in hior more helpful and kindly neighbors than Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan.James Sullivan has been a trusted employ© of the O. B. Q. railroad com-were rudely awakened. In that con- pany for thirty eight years, thirty-sis of9 9flict they realized that the “Yankee would not only fight with unflinching courage and desperation but was also commanded by men of the highest skill in the art of war. The men of the South saw, with dismay, the impending doom of their great rebellion,Un the issne of the battle of Shiloh, wherein the Union army gained a signal victory over the of the rebellion, notwithstanding the unquestioned bravery of the: rank and file of the confederate soldiers, and the conceded skill of their ablest leaders.In commemoration of this making event the association of thesurviving veterans of the battle of Shiloh, for the counties of Clark and Lucas, met at the court house Chariton, Thursday, April 6th, nur-snant to a resolution adopted by the assooiation in their meeting in Osceola, April 6, 1904, to hold their 43d annnal banquet here.At 12 m. the veterans of the “war” led by the martial* band proceeded to the station to welcome the delegates from Osaeola, Derby, Laoona. Russell, Albia and other points, and escorted them to the Oxford Cafe, where an excellent dinner was served to allof town visitors. *At 2 o’clock the “assembly” call was sounded and in obedience thereto ;the-association met in the courtand Was called to order byA. M. Wheeler, President. ?On motion, Osceola, Iowa, was selected as the next annual place of the association to be heldApril 6, 1906. /W. J. Hamilton, was elected president and W. W. Williams, secretary, for the ensuing year. 'The deaths of Captain Glenn of 6th Iowa Infantry and Comrade W* Camblin were reported, and W. B.Agnew, J. M. Ballou and F. M. Kyte.appointed a committee to draft suitable resolution, in honor of pur deceased comrades.Then came short speeches, fall ofpatriotism and eloquent vjith the storyof the great war, by. Col. W. S.Dnngan, Thomas Gay, and elect, W. J. Hamilton; the latter very cordially inviting all members to the next meeting at Osceola. .Soldier experiences; personal and always entertaining, by Comrades Coleman Barber, Dr. S. M. King of Albia; the latter wounded early in the fight lay between the lines, unable move, was an involuntary witness to the blood^ straggle as one or the otheradvanced or retreated over the ground, where he laid. Comrade Henry Hickenlooper told the sad story of finding the body of Captain Iseminger, of Chariton, and his burial on the field of battle.. Other veterans of their experience in camp and field, after which adjournment wai taken until 5 o’jlook wh'*n all veterans, and many friends, sat down to a bountiful supper prepared by the W. R. C. Iseminger Post G. A. R. ; the being given in the basement pf the M.* E. church. .;The “camp fire’ ’ in the court roomclosed the. interesting meeting of theShiloh veterans. Rev. F. B.delivered an address of eloquent and patriotic inVevery line, receiving at its close a unanimous vote of thanks therefor. Extracts from very appropriate address are “ Any careful student of the those thrilling davs will agree the historians have but justly your Shiloh battle the crisis of CUil war. and that your Grant and .Sherman there ascendancy. and ever head and shoulders above the militarycommanders of;the world; and thatyon, the rank and file of the armydisplayed valor, courage and skill the like of which will never, be excelled.^Tbe ignorant and the unnatriotio may look with little favor upon who gave their lives a sacrifice noon the altar of their country’s liberty.Jack Harkaway’s Schooldays,” by Bracebridge Hemying. A popular boysstory. . 4“The Yellow Holly.'” by Fergus Huine. A great mystery tale, equal to the author’s other stories. “The MyBtery of a Hansom Cab” and “The Lone Inn.”The Wings of the Morning,” by Louis Tracy. A fascinating romance of love and adventure of two young people ship wrecked on an island. •“Uncle Terry,”by Charles Clark Munn. A charming picture of New Englandlife.' , ■ *“Eben Holden,” by Irving Bachelleril One of the strongest and most popularstories of the day. ;“The Substitute,” another story of No:*th Georgia, by Will N. Harbin, anotherof Abner Daniel..“The Gentleman From Indiana,” by Booth Tarkington.WELL, WHAT DO YOU SAY?4 • • * * ’Editor Chariton Patriot:• /'•I * \My selections for the next serial story are: .. ..pended the safety of the many thousands I ..................... |who have passed over that part of the 8which he has been section foreman atand has the honor of being the* *longest in continuous service of any employe of the Q in Iowa and is in the highest esteem by the company. In the performance of his responsible duties he was ever faithful to his trust, for upon his fidelity deroad of which he had charge.As a recognition of his worth thecompany generously transports, withoutcharge, himself and family to their far away new home, not as a gratuity, butas an additional compensation which intne long years of his service he has squarely earned. All wish them a safe , abundant prosperity and a long life in their chosen home.SignedWORK FOR “GREATER CHARITON.”which to write their names, and no words too golden with which to recount their deeds of valor.I can never stand beside the grave, or come into the presence of a worthy soldier without feeling that I am in the prespnee of a Prince of Liberty, who has already won his laurels and whom I owe a debt of gratitude can never be repaid.Until we know1* the measure of our individual rights; until we can* » Imeasure what our country is to as,; to coming generatibnft ; until we be able to fathom the meaning of the Nation ; unt iltbenfail to fully recognized the• * i . .* •service of our soldier dead arid their comrades.Old Glory floated above the ships of Porter and Farragnt Under it rodeGrant, Sherman, Sheridan andIt waved above the old on the fields of Donaldson, Shiloh, Vicksburg arid Gettysburg. Underneath that flag Lee and his veterans laid down their arms at Ap-Alas I when the victory was« ♦ • Isure, it was lowered in sorrow, wet with tears of the nation, to enshroud the lifeless body of our great and martyred president When the war cloud had passed, and the smoke of battle had cleared away, it waved in triumph, honored of fill nations, and respected on land and on sea.There is beauty, in that flag but there is something more. Courage and purity are symbolized in those stripes of red and white; loyalty is represented in the field of blue. Still there is something more; sovereignity and nationality are pictured in the pure yrhite coristellation of the stars.Tonight we point with pride-to that flag, and tell, our children how our fathers loved it, how they crimsoned it with their own blood; how they snatched it from the grasp of treason; and how they freed a race from bondage. May we arid . coming generations see to , it that Old Glorynever trails in the dust nor gives the% ^ ‘ / ' 1 -place of honor to another. Doing this we will preaerve and protect the great bulwarks of our nation’s free ana unfettered Christianity.Here and now I-wish to give sentiment that comes from• s • * i v , .of my heart. There should bea magnificent flag in every home, heldalong with the family bible. There should be a flag of possession in the hands of every member of an American home, should be a firig day \ patriotically observed in every in the nation. There a patriotic service at least once a in every church of whatever dethe whole land through Every day in the year the shonid be seen fearlessly and ly floating from every public the nation, and displayed j every home on all euitable occasions. ” D. S. Myers, the veteran dram, told in an entertaining way the discouraging story of his drum corps and how it disappeared at Shiloh. Others followed and sowore away until “lights out”If yon have not been enumerated, fill out the following blank and mail it to Oity Enumerator S. B. Swift, Chariton, Iowa. It will .only coBt you a one cent stamp and will insure a proper representation of Chariton* in the census. If you know of any friend or relative who has not been enumerated, write their name or address on a slip of paper or a postal card and forward it to Mr. Swift. Do your part now and it will save you a lot of knocking or kicking after the result hasbeen announced and it is to late to remedy the defect that you were aware of.• . ; *’ ' ’* *Card No.................. • Population Schedule—1905 ‘...... Ward..........................City............Name.............P. O. AddresB Sex, Male—FemaleCan you read?Yes.No.Can you I Yes.Color, White—Black—Yellow—Red• t •Place of Birth, Self . .Place of Birth, Mother....Place of Birth, Father.....write? 1 No. AgeDo you own. your home or farm?Yes.No.Entire value of \ $. home or larm?■iHow much incumbrace on your home or farm?i * rIf you are foreign born, are you naturalized?$• • • •Yes.No.Years in United States ...........Years in IowaMonths in school^p 1904Private.•.• .1 * •* * *.Occupation........ . • •Months unemployed in 1905.................Service in Civil War—Spanish War.Public ...... , ..Iligh,........... College..........CompanyRegiment......* m 1Class of service:State....................Cavalry—Infantry—Aatillery—N avey£233Date of enlistmentDate of dischargeRemarksat Shiloh, were present: From Osceola, Iowa, W. W. Williams, W. O. Parish, Wm. Padgett, W. J. Hamilton. G. W. Sweenly,Barber, E. Hart, B. F. W. G. Agnew, J. N. Ballou, M. Kyte, J. B. Thompson, James Harrison.From Woodburn, Iowa, Isaac N.* -**Lucas, Iowa, J. P., Vorhies,ward Spencer.From'Russell, Iowa, N. B. Barton. From Melrose, Iowa, Summer Smith.From Albia, Iowa, J. C. Robeson. M. White; H. Hickenlooper, S. M.King. 1From Jamison, Iowa, V. Harlan. From New Virginia, Iowa, MalluisKerr..From Weldon, Iowa, William N.From Pierce City, Moi* EdwardEssex. : .;V-r , v\;vChariton, Iowa, Isaac Young. 3est, Will B. Beardsley, Henry Dennis Myers, A. N. Callahan, A. M. Wheeler, J. P. Martin, Manning, Thomas M. Primm. Sohobte, A. D. Gray, DavidT. Griffin, John N. Baty, Willis Lake, Lepnidas Crawford, son Adcock. Ezra C.. Kells,^ A., Gilbert, J. W. Rees, Charles« W. Callahan, Columbus Chambers, Stephen S. Arnold, John Swanson, Martin Anderson, Cicero Gillette, Washington M. Knight. John Everet, Isaac N. Funk, Joseph B. Teas, Jacobi Yengel, Elijah Lew A, Henry Newhotise, John E. Perry, William F. Graham, Lewis Cavannah,. J. G Sanger, W. L. Clapp, Thomas Gookin. Thomas T. Anders n, Park Williams, Hiram Poacher.More About Waterworks.City Solicitor T. M. Stuart tells us he has received another letter from the Cedar Rapids concern who proposed to construct our waterworks, saying that they now believe they can dispose of the bonds and that we may expect a repre-. * , % . i. • * ^ . • •* •*sen tative here with the money in a few4»ys. k(v Mr. Stuart also says that local financiers'are now putting: into writing a proposition asking for a franchise for waterworks. .The following named veterans who we not at Shiloh, ' were present*: Parkin, John P. ' WilJiby,- Badger; lt;James- Sowder, McFarland, William Irvine; Douglass, Warren v S. Dnngan. Sam B. Swift, James H. Co ox, JosephG. A. Lockwood of the firm of Lockwood Son has again taken fall charge of the repairing of the watch department. If your watch does not rati to suit yon take it to him for inspection.: LOST—Lost on the street in Chariton a pocket book containing a sum of money. V Finder please leave theproperty at the Patriot office.
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Chariton, Iowa, US
Thu, Apr 13, 1905
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