The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 17, 1908 We regret to chronicle the death of MRS. IDA LUTZ, which occurred at her home in Chariton, Monday morning, about five o'clock. She had been in failing health for the past two years, and in October suffered a stroke of paralysis, which rendered her helpless for a time. She was slowly recovering from the attack when she was taken ill with pneumonia, and only lived a few days. While her condition was considered serious, her death was not expected at this time. She was the oldest daughter of MR. and MRS. WM. SPURLING, was born in Monroe County, July 22, 1860, and at the time of her death was 48 years, 4 months and 24 days of age. She was united in marriage March 12, 1885 to N.G. LUTZ. To this union were born seven children, four sons and three daughters, all residing at home with the exception of one son EARNEST, of Nebraska, who arrived home Tuesday. Beside the husband and children who are bereft of a wife and mother, she leaves a father, three sisters and three brothers, all being present excepting the brothers, BERT who resides in Montana and CYRUS and WILLIS of South Dakota. She united with the Methodist Episcopal Church in early life and lived a consistent Christian life, and while her death seems doubly sad on account of children left without the guidance of a mother's tender care, they have the assurance that her peace was made with her Maker, and she has gone to her eternal home. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church, Wednesday at 2 o'clock p m., conducted by the Pastor, Rev. Lathrop, and the remains interred in the Chariton Cemetery. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of the community in their sorrow. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert April 20, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

I think this is an interesting article -- and, who knows, she may be one of your ancestors.. Nancee ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 10, 1908 'Refuses To Accept Pension' Woman Toils in Preference to Taking Government Cash. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Kansas City, Mo. -- In a restaurant kitchen, where the shouts of the waiters as they give their orders mingle with the rattle of the dishes, stands a woman every day washing dishes. The work is hard and the woman, MRS. MARY CARPENTER of 902 Central Avenue, has reached that time of life when work is not so easy as it was ten years ago. But she seems contented with the work, with the $2.50 she receives every week as her wages and with her secret. For this woman, the widow of a Civil War Veteran, has a secret that, so far, no one has been able to fathom. It was four years ago that MRS. CARPENTER's husband died. A pension of $12 a month was awarded her, but when the pen was offered her to sign the papers and receive the money she demurred. "I'll not sign," she said stolidly. "Why?" "Ill not sign." That was the only answer. No reason was given, the money seemed to produce no interest in MRS. CARPENTER, she refused to sign the papers and she refused to give any reason. On the $2.50 a week she earns MRS. CARPENTER lives, clothes and feeds herself. She might have three dollars a week without working, but evidently she doesn't care for it. When Judge Van B. Prather, probate judge of Wyandotte County, appointed the Banking Trust Company of Kansas City, Kan., the guardian of $500 pension money now in the trust company's vaults and of future payments, recently, there was no remonstrance from MRS. CARPENTER. She is content to allow the money to be held in trust for her -- and to keep the secret which seems a whim to others. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert April 20, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 10, 1908 MARRIAGE LICENSES: RAY E. SELLERS, 21 to GRACE LARIMER, 20. CARL ATHA, 19 to GRACE M. MATHENY, 17. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert April 19, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 10, 1908 MR. C. GROSS THROCKMORTON and MISS GRACE GRIFFITH were united in marriage November thirteenth at the home of the bride's parents, REV. and MRS. A.C. GRIFFITH, at Atlantic, Iowa. The groom is a son of DR. and MRS. T.M. THROCKMORTON, of Chariton, where he grew to manhood. He is a graduate of Ames College in the civil and electrical engineer department, and is at present employed with the U.P. Railway Company signal service with headquarters at Gibbon, Nebr. The bride is not an entire stranger here, having visited at the THROCKMORTON home last summer. She was also a graduate of Simpson College in the class with BENTLY THROCKMORTON, and attended school at Cedar Falls in company with the MISSES DAISY and MAUDE. She is a bright and happy dispositioned young lady and will no doubt prove a worthy helpmeet. Their many friends congratulate the happy couple as they start on their wedded career. They at home to their friends at Gibbon, Nebr. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert April 19, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 10, 1908 JACOB D. HARDIN was born Oct. 4, 1834, in Zanesville, Ohio, and died at his home in Chariton, Dec. 4, 1908, at the age of seventy-four years, two months and twelve days. He had been ill for several months with Bright's disease, having undergone an operation at the Chicago hospital during that time. He was united in marriage at Johnstown, Penn., Nov. 8, 1860, to MISS ELIZABETH PATTERSON, who survives him. They came to Iowa the same year locating in Chariton, which place has since been their home, with the exception of one year spent in Sidney, Iowa. In the summer of 1862 he answered his country's call, enlisting in Company D of the 8th Iowa Cavalry, serving as Captain of the company for three years, and performing every duty in a commendable manner. Four children were born, namely, MRS. HOWARD SMITH of Holidaysburg, Penn., MRS. J.E. STEMEN of Red Oak, MRS. E.R. SARGENT of Des Moines, and JESSE P. of Chariton; all being present with the exception of MRS. SMITH. MR. HARDIN had been in the employ of the C.B. & Q. R.R. Company for the past thirty years, in the capacity of general stock agent. He was a good citizen a kind husband and indulgent father, and always had a pleasant word for those about him. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. McCullagh of the Presbyterian Church, and the remains interred in the Chariton Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert April 19, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

Hi All: I wanted to say a great big 'thank you' to Gary, for taking all the time to research and find answers to nearly all the questions -- areas that were almost unreadable. I'm forwarding his notes on to you, so you will have the additional information also. Regards, Nancee ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nancee From my review of the 1860, 1870, 1880 and 1900 US Census as well as the Lucas County Marriage and Cemetery Record books I conclude the following: The Eli Tracy family is in Harrisburg Township (VanBuren Co.) IA in 1860; Marysville Township (Wapello Co.) IA in 1870; Warren Township (Lucas Co.) IA in 1880; and Whitebreast Township (Lucas Co.) IA in 1900. The children are: * William 1856 - 1885 (buried in Goshen Cemetery - Union Township (Lucas Co ) IA * Parvin A./Arvin/Arlo/Orlo 1874 -1896 (buried next to William and listed as ORLO) - listed as Parvin A. in 1880 US Census I'd say in the newspaper obit it looks like Arlo to me. * Henry Everett * Joel A. * Nellie Eleanor (Tracy) McNAY * Sarah Belle (Tracy) Grimes Eli & Matilda Tracy, James M. & Sarah B. Grimes and John T. & Nellie McNay are all buried in a row in the Derby Cemetery - Derby (Lucas Co.) IA. Henry Everett & wife Alice are also buried in the Derby Cemetery - Derby (Lucas Co.) IA. (different row from the rest of the family) The marriage records for the 1856 time period in Ashland County Ohio are online at Ancestry.com but there is no listing for Eli Tracy and Matilda _________. At least this adds a bit more info on the Tracy family. Gary ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Nancee I can add this much to your question. Buried in Derby Cemetery - Derby (Lucas Co.) IA are: Eli W. Tracy 1831 - 1902 Matilda S. Tracy (his wife) 1834 - 1908 I do not have a maiden name in my records for Matilda. The only listing for CANE or CONE in the Lucas County Marriage Record book is for C. S. CONE who married Alice Baker 06 May 1894. They are not listed in the Lucas County Cemetery Record book. I know further that Eli W. Tracy was a brother of Martha Jane Tracy who was the 3rd of 4 wives of Lot Curtis. The Lot Curtis line is one of Mary Beth Jensens lines. Martha Jane Tracy was first married to Isaac H. Sigler. Eli W. Tracy and Martha Jane (Tracy) Sigler-Curtis were both children of Benjamin Tracy & Nancy Nichols. Perhaps Mary Beth can shed more light. Gary W. Tharp Long Beach, CA lbchola@netzero.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, November 26, 1908 MRS. MATILDA TRACY died at the home of her daughter, MRS. JAMES GRIMES, in Derby, Iowa, on Nov. 20, 1908, after a short illness. MATILDA E. (COME or CAME?) was born in Juniata County, Pennsylvania on June 22, 1834. Her parents moved to Ashland County, Ohio and here the deceased grew to maturity and was united in marriage to ELI W. TRACY, on March 6, 1856. To them as parents six children were born, four sons and two daughters. Three of this number, WILLIAM, ARLO and MRS. NELLIE MCNAY, have passed away, while MRS. BELLE GRIMES, of Derby, EVERETT, who is living on the old homestead in Lucas County, and JOEL A. TRACY of Elgin, Oregon, are left to mourn the absence of a true, kind and tender mother. After the marriage of the deceased, she and family came to Lee County, Iowa. After residing here sometime they removed and came to Lucas County in 1872, where they settled on a farm near Lucas, where by industry and frugality they made a comfortable home. About six years ago, the husband died, since which time MRS. TRACY has made her home with her daughter, MRS. BELLE GRIMES of Derby, where she was nicely and pleasantly cared for until called to her rest. While young in life the deceased made a profession of religion and united with the Seceder Church and on coming to Lee County, Iowa, she became a member of the Missionary Baptist Church and was at the time of her death a worthy, sincere and loved member of the May Baptist Church. The funeral was held in the Presbyterian Church at Derby on Nov. 21 at 2 p.m , and was largely attended by kind, sympathizing friends. Services were conducted by Rev. F. Edwards of Osceola, assisted by the Presbyterian Minister of Derby, after which the remains were quietly laid to rest by the side of her husband in the Derby Cemetery to await the resurrection day. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert *Additional information contributed by Gary W. Tharp April 19, 2005

More on the double wedding between GOOKIN and McCULLOUGH transcribed from the FHC microfilm 1009243 item 3, "Marriage Record Volume 8 (1907-10)" p156 Marriage 26 Nov 1908: Will A. McCollough age29 born Lucas Co, first marriage, farmer in Chariton, father Canada W. McCollough, mother Mary S. Dora, and Archie Mae Gooken age23 first marriage born Lucas County, Iowa, father Othello V. Gooken, mother Zerilda Wilson, on 26 Nov 1908, by Rev Hugh F.Moore in Chariton. Witnesses: Tarvin E. Gookin and Jesse Myre McCulloguh. Tarvin E. Gookin age25 born Lucas Co, a farmer in Chariton first marriage, father Othello V. Gooken, mother Zerilda Wilson, on 26 Nov 1908, by Rev Hugh F.Moore in Chariton. Witnesses: Will McCullough and Archie Gooken. Vicky -------------- Original message -------------- > The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa > Thursday, December 3, 1908 > > On Thursday evening, Nov. 26th occurred a double wedding, which, in part, > was a surprise to those who were in attendance. Invitations had been issued > for the marriage of TARVIN E. GOOKIN to MISS MYRL MCCOLLOUGH at the home of > the bride's mother, MRS. MARY MCCOLLOUGH, in Benton Township. > > Promptly at eight o'clock the bride and groom took their places at the altar > attended by ARCHIE M. GOOKIN, sister of the groom, as bridesmaid, and WILL > MCCOLLOUGH, brother of the bride as best man, where Rev. Moore, Pastor of > the Baptist Church of Chariton, spoke the words which made them man and wife > > > Following this ceremony, the bridesmaid and best man exchanged places with > the bride and groom, and were also united in the holy bonds of wedlock, the > latter being a complete surprise to the guests. After congratulations had > been extended, a sumptuous two-course wedding supper was served. > > Both brides and grooms were raised in Lucas County and are held in the > highest esteem. They are matter-of-fact and industrious and will settle > down to farm life in the near future. May their voyage be a pleasant one > over the life's matrimonial sea is the wish of their many friends. > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)seifert > April 18, 2005 > iggy29@rnetinc.net > > > ==== IALUCAS Mailing List ==== > David, railrider503@aol.com: Lucas County List Administrator, > Website Coordinator, Lucas County IA Genweb - > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ialucas/Main.htm > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx >

'ROSITA AND DORINA' Five Senseless Murders --------------------------------------------------------------------- Unlike the other women in this historical collection, Rosita Felix de Murietta and Dorina Brennan were neither single nor celebrated. They were the wives of ambitious men who came to California seeking their fortunes in the gold fields. Rosita was childless and Spanish, while Dorina was Irish and the mother of three small children. Both endured the many hardships of the mining camps, and in the end died violently and without purpose. Their short lives were but a few of the tragedies of the Gold Rush. Born into a well-to-do Castilian family which had settled a few years before in Hermosillo, Mexico Rosita had been reared to a life of ease. Her days were spent at the grey Felix rancho, situated near the sienna foothills of Sonora. Here was the little church where she daily said her prayers, and the outdoor ovens where servants prepared tortillas and special delights. Like other young women, she enjoyed taking part in the holiday fiestas, riding horseback, and embroidering colorful designs on her garments. At 17 she fell in love for the first and only time with a handsome young man name Joaquin Murietta. Of Spanish Basque heritage, the Murietta family had come from the Pyrenees, receiving a grant of land in Hermosillo. Late in the eighteenth century they were driven from this land by Yaquis and Apaches, who had swept in from the north. But Joaquin was eager to restore his family's wealth and position. He also wanted Rosita by his side. "Rosita," he said, his dark eyes attentive to her every move, "won't you please marry me?" The young girl's creamy cheeks flushed, her long black eyelashes dipped softly. "But what would Father say?" And then before Joaquin could reply, she broke into a whimsical imitation of her parent. "A nobody," she said, stamping her foot. "That's what he is. Did I bring you up to marry a vaquero? I want something much more for my beautiful daughter. A husband who can give you a big hacienda and lots of servants to care for you." Young Joaquin shook his head fiercely. "No, Rosita. He wants you to be happy. And with me you will be the happiest girl in this whole world." "Perhaps I shouldn't see you anymore, Joaquin," she said teasingly. Perhaps you should go away." "But I am going away, Rosita. I'm going to California to seek gold. My brother, Jesus, writes that the rivers of California are just begging for me to scoop the dazzling nuggets from their rocky beds. That's why you must marry me and come with me to California." Rosita wrinkled her wide brow, frightened at the thought of leaving her lovely home and traveling so far by ship to a strange land inhabited by foreigners. The war with the United States had just ended, and Mexico had been forced to give up California, Utah, Nevada, parts of Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico. Rosita had seen those white-faced soldiers who rode with fury, ate pickles and pie, and drank English tea. They had scared her then, and the dark moments still clung in her mind. Yet her love for the passionate Joaquin was more than she could bear, and the thought of losing him, no matter where, with or without her parents' consent. Senor Felix, however, was wise to the ways of his daughter, and her love for the adventurous cowboy soon won out. He consented to their union, and shortly thereafter they were married in the little white church of Hermosillo. Rosita wore a simple cloth dress with a gold embroidered shawl, and an exquisite lace mantilla fell over her shoulders. Heaven shone in her lustrous eyes as she thought of Joaquin, kneeling beside her. To Be Continued . . .toward the Gulf of California. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert April 18, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

: vlhresearcher@comcast.net Date: 04/18/05 19:54:19 To: Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert; IALUCAS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IALUCAS] A DOUBLE WEDDING... More on the double wedding between GOOKIN and McCULLOUGH transcribed from the FHC microfilm 1009243 item 3, "Marriage Record Volume 8 (1907-10)" p156 Marriage 26 Nov 1908: Will A. McCollough age29 born Lucas Co, first marriage, farmer in Chariton, father Canada W. McCollough, mother Mary S. Dora, and Archie Mae Gooken age23 first marriage born Lucas County, Iowa, father Othello V. Gooken, mother Zerilda Wilson, on 26 Nov 1908, by Rev Hugh F.Moore in Chariton. Witnesses: Tarvin E. Gookin and Jesse Myre McCulloguh. Tarvin E. Gookin age25 born Lucas Co, a farmer in Chariton first marriage, father Othello V. Gooken, mother Zerilda Wilson, on 26 Nov 1908, by Rev Hugh F.Moore in Chariton. Witnesses: Will McCullough and Archie Gooken. Vicky ------------------------------------------------------------ Thanks, Vicky -- I've often seen the name spelled Gookin and Gooken. Which is correct? I also thought Archie was an odd name for a girl; looks as if they all had 'very interesting' names.. Nancee

Nancee There are a number of descendants of this family line still around Lucas County. I have never seen it spelled any way other than GOOKIN. Gary -------Original Message------- From: Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert Date: 04/18/05 18:09:26 To: IALUCAS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [IALUCAS] RE: DOUBLE WEDDING.. : vlhresearcher@comcast.net Date: 04/18/05 19:54:19 To: Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert; IALUCAS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IALUCAS] A DOUBLE WEDDING... More on the double wedding between GOOKIN and McCULLOUGH transcribed from the FHC microfilm 1009243 item 3, "Marriage Record Volume 8 (1907-10)" p156 Marriage 26 Nov 1908: Will A. McCollough age29 born Lucas Co, first marriage, farmer in Chariton, father Canada W. McCollough, mother Mary S. Dora, and Archie Mae Gooken age23 first marriage born Lucas County, Iowa, father Othello V. Gooken, mother Zerilda Wilson, on 26 Nov 1908, by Rev Hugh F.Moore in Chariton. Witnesses: Tarvin E. Gookin and Jesse Myre McCulloguh. Tarvin E. Gookin age25 born Lucas Co, a farmer in Chariton first marriage, father Othello V. Gooken, mother Zerilda Wilson, on 26 Nov 1908, by Rev Hugh F.Moore in Chariton. Witnesses: Will McCullough and Archie Gooken. Vicky ------------------------------------------------------------ Thanks, Vicky -- I've often seen the name spelled Gookin and Gooken. Which is correct? I also thought Archie was an odd name for a girl; looks as if they all had 'very interesting' names.. Nancee ==== IALUCAS Mailing List ==== David, railrider503@aol.com: Lucas County List Administrator, Website Coordinator, Lucas County IA Genweb - http://www.rootsweb com/~ialucas/Main.htm ============================== Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. New content added every business day. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 3, 1908 MR. PAUL MILNES and MISS MERLE WILLEY were quietly married at the Presbyterian Manse, Wednesday evening at eight o'clock, Rev. McCullagh, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating in the presence of only a few relatives. The bride is a daughter of LEVI WILLEY of Cedar Township. She has resided in Chariton for several years with her aunt, MRS. RIDDLE. She is a modest and refined young lady, and by her pleasant (?) and noble traits of character has endeared herself to a large circle of friends. The groom is a son of MR. and MRS. THOS. MILNES and is associated with his father in the dairy business. He is an excellent young man, and is worthy in every respect the bride he has won. The Leader joins their many friends in wishing them prosperity and happiness ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert April 18, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 3, 1908 MARRIAGE LICENSES: CHAS. F. COFFMAN, 27 to GWEN I. LONG, 22. TARVIN E. GOOKIN, 24 to MYRL MCCOLLOUGH, 20. WILL A. MCCOLLOUGH, 28 to ARCHIE M. GOOKIN, 22. WM. HICKMAN, 24 to GRACE HERRON, 20. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert April 18, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 3, 1908 The marriage of MISS GUSTA FOGELSTROM, of Des Moines, to MR. JACK BRUCE, of Perry, Ia., took place last Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock, at the bride's sister, MRS. JAKE HARTER, at 911 Crocker St., Rev. Hellfinstein, of the First Christian Church, performing the ceremony in the presence of the immediate relatives. The bride's parents live near Chariton, but she has made her home with her sister in Des Moines for the last five years. MR. JACK BRUCE is a well known business man of Perry. MR. and MRS. BRUCE will be at home in their new cottage to their friends the latter part of December. They have many friends who will extend good wishes. The out of town guests were Mr. J.B. Fogelstrom and wife and daughter of Dallas, Ia., and Miss Lydia Fogelstrom of Omaha, Neb. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert April 18, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 3, 1908 On Thursday evening, Nov. 26th occurred a double wedding, which, in part, was a surprise to those who were in attendance. Invitations had been issued for the marriage of TARVIN E. GOOKIN to MISS MYRL MCCOLLOUGH at the home of the bride's mother, MRS. MARY MCCOLLOUGH, in Benton Township. Promptly at eight o'clock the bride and groom took their places at the altar attended by ARCHIE M. GOOKIN, sister of the groom, as bridesmaid, and WILL MCCOLLOUGH, brother of the bride as best man, where Rev. Moore, Pastor of the Baptist Church of Chariton, spoke the words which made them man and wife Following this ceremony, the bridesmaid and best man exchanged places with the bride and groom, and were also united in the holy bonds of wedlock, the latter being a complete surprise to the guests. After congratulations had been extended, a sumptuous two-course wedding supper was served. Both brides and grooms were raised in Lucas County and are held in the highest esteem. They are matter-of-fact and industrious and will settle down to farm life in the near future. May their voyage be a pleasant one over the life's matrimonial sea is the wish of their many friends. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)seifert April 18, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 3, 1908 CHARLES COFFMAN, of Columbia, and MISS GWEN LONG, were united in marriage, at the M.E. Parsonage in this city, Wednesday afternoon, November 25. They left in the evening to spend a few days at Osceola with J.L. LONG and D.B. LONG, brothers of the bride. MR. COFFMAN is a most exemplary young man, industrious, of steady habits, and with good business capacity and experience in affairs. The bride is the daughter of W.S. LONG and the things complimentary which can be said of the groom can with equal propriety, be said of her. They will settle down to farm life on the estate of the bride's mother, in Pleasant Township. All wish them a tranquil voyage together o'er life's sea. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert April 18, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

Hi All: I have an obituary for Mrs. Matilda Tracy, but it is blurred and I cannot effectively read it to transcribe it. I think it says her maiden name was CANE or CONE?.. If anyone would like me to scan it and send it to them, I'd be happy to. If you want, I'll copy what I can read and put (?) in the areas I cannot read. Let me know.. Thanks, Nancee

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, November 26, 1908 At the home of the bride's parents, MR. and MRS. A.J. NEWMAN, on Thursday evening, occurred the marriage of their daughter PEARL O. to WALTER M. NEWMAN, Rev. Moore, Pastor of the Baptist Church, officiating in the presence of the immediate relatives and a few friends. Following congratulations a sumptuous two-course luncheon was served. The bride was attired in a white wool dress. She is a pleasant and cultured young lady, was raised in Chariton where she has a large circle of friends. She has for some time been employed as stenographer with the Herrick Contractors in Des Moines. The groom is a stranger here but has the reputation of being an honest and upright young man, worthy the lady of his choice. They left the following day for a short visit with friends in Des Moines, after which they will be at home in Carpenter, Wyom., where the groom has a lucrative position. Congratulations are extended to this worthy couple. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert April 18, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

Nancee I can add this much to your question. Buried in Derby Cemetery - Derby (Lucas Co.) IA are: Eli W. Tracy 1831 - 1902 Matilda S. Tracy (his wife) 1834 - 1908 I do not have a maiden name in my records for Matilda. The only listing for CANE or CONE in the Lucas County Marriage Record book is for C. S. CONE who married Alice Baker 06 May 1894. They are not listed in the Lucas County Cemetery Record book. I know further that Eli W. Tracy was a brother of Martha Jane Tracy who was the 3rd of 4 wives of Lot Curtis. The Lot Curtis line is one of Mary Beth Jensens lines. Martha Jane Tracy was first married to Isaac H. Sigler. Eli W. Tracy and Martha Jane (Tracy) SIgler-Curtis were both children of Benjamin Tracy & Nancy Nichols. Perhaps Mary Beth can shed more light. Gary W. Tharp Long Beach, CA lbchola@netzero.net -------Original Message------- From: Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert Date: 04/18/05 15:21:11 To: IALUCAS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [IALUCAS] OBITUARY - MRS. MATILDA TRACY.. Hi All: I have an obituary for Mrs. Matilda Tracy, but it is blurred and I cannot effectively read it to transcribe it. I think it says her maiden name was CANE or CONE?.. If anyone would like me to scan it and send it to them, I'd be happy to. If you want, I'll copy what I can read and put (?) in the areas I cannot read. Let me know.. Thanks, Nancee ==== IALUCAS Mailing List ==== David, railrider503@aol.com: Lucas County List Administrator, Website Coordinator, Lucas County IA Genweb - http://www.rootsweb com/~ialucas/Main.htm ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, May 13, 1909 MR. CHRIS PRATHER died at the home of his daughter, MRS. EMILY M. BOYLAN, in Walla Walla, Washington, last Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, and the remains are expected to arrive this evening and the funeral will probably take place tomorrow and the interment take place in the Chariton Cemetery beside those of his companion, who died years since. For many weeks he had suffered with heart and dropsical trouble, the fatal disease, and a couple or three weeks prior to his death his son, M.E. PRATHER, went to Walla Walla to help care for him, who has accompanied the remains home. His wife died in 1892. Since then he has spent a part of the time in Oregon, returning to Iowa occasionally and was here only a few months since, seemingly in robust health, but his more intimate associates noticed that the seed of disease had made inroads on his vitality, but never-the-less were not prepared for the fatal announcement so soon. His nine children survive him and are: MRS. JENNETTE STONEBRAKER, residing in Texas; EMILY M. BOYLAN, Walla Walla, Washington; ARTHUR S., of Plains, Kansas; O.W., Randall, Kansas; C.M., Ft. Morgan, Kentucky; MRS. DORA L. CARSON, MRS. EDNA EDWARDS, M.E., and C.E. PRATHER, of this city. Briefly his life sketch is: He was born in Huron County, Indiana, 73 years ago. Came with his parents to Jefferson County, Iowa in 1842 and to Lucas County in 1855 and conducted a farm in Lincoln Township during his entire business career, disposing of it only when his home was broken up through the death of his companion and the marriage of his children. His life was unblemished and his good name and honorable record is a lasting endowment to those who hold his memory dear. In times of peace he was ever a good citizen and during the great civil conflict bore a patriot's part, enlisting in Co. K, 34th Iowa Vol. Inf., being discharged in August, 1865, after an honorable record, at Houston, Texas. * * * He was united in marriage to MISS M.E. MACE in 1856 and was a member of the M.E. Church, consistent in his profession and daily exemplified his faith. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert April 16, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net