The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, May 10, 1906 E.H. STORIE - - - - Opened his eyes to the beauties of this world not far from thirty years ago in the city of Chariton. His full name for the benefit of this article is EDWARD HORATIO, showing that he has distinguished tastes, ratifying the names which were given to him in early childhood. As a youth he was promising, wore pants two sizes too big for him, and got stone bruises on his heels but has now outgrown all of these juvenile follies - especially the pants. He went to school some and learned a whole lot but has never compiled any encyclopedias on the subjects forgotten. His name is famous among the archives of law, of which we will speak at some future time. He finished his literary education and graduated from the Ann Arbor law school and is now in the active practice of his profession. Two years ago he was elected Justice of the Peace, with jurisdiction co-estensive with Chariton and has held the office with neatness and dispatch ever since. He is a candidate for renomination a! nd election and were it not for our failure in being able to put up the stakes would wager handsomely on his continued elevation. He has never had many hair-breadth escapes from alligators to endear him to the people, or climbed castle walls to rid himself of pursuit by buccaneers but the reason of this is that he has ever loyally remained in Chariton and left mere adventure to those who would rather be scared all their lives than work. However, his life is not without its thrilling incidents. He performed a marriage ceremony by cable which joined the Sultan of Sulu to his forty-seventh queen, and the Insular Reporter wrote up the affair to the effect that the Sultan was attired in his conventional breech clout and that the bride wore a tiger skin, cut low in the neck, and carried a bolo in her hand. But this was not without its reward. About three months later the officiating magistrate received a box of stone hatchets from the Sultan, accompanied by a live peacock an! d an invitation to attend the wedding feast which would take place a f ew days before the Sultan's next approaching nuptial. So we say a man who can thus perform marriage ceremonies at long distance certainly should receive the generous suffrage of a grateful constituency without regard to political affiliation or previous condition of servitude. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 11, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, May 3, 1906 MR. LAFARRE SMITH, an old pioneer of Lucas County, living east of Newbern, died Tuesday afternoon of pneumonia. MR. SMITH was a man of sterling qualities and highly esteemed by those who knew him. He was an old soldier being a member of the thirty-fourth regiment of Iowa volunteers. One by one these old veterans cross the great divide. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 11, 2004 [email protected]

This was sent to the messege boards and am wondering if anyone on the list might have information on this family. Please reply to author and not to list. sincerly David MESSAGE: (#59291) Dunfee Family 1900 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/lucas/queries/index.cgi?rev=59291> AUTHOR: Travis Thompson DATE: 10/10/2004 at 22:31:00 Surnames: DUNFEE Looking for any information about the Dunfee family who are found on the 1900 US Federal Census for Chariton City, Lucas Co., Iowa. 1. Benjamin Fremont Dunfee "Fred" and Laura 2. Orin Jefferson Dunfee b abt 1887. 3. Asa Dunfee b. 1889 Benjamin Fremont Dunfee "Fred" , Laura or Asa maybe buried in the area as I am unsure what becomes of them after 1900. Any help with these people would be GREAT! I would be very greatful for any help. T. Thompson

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, May 3, 1906 WARREN TOWNSHIP NEWS: MRS. NANCY E. THROCKMORTON, a well known pioneer of this township, died at her home on Friday of last week at 6 p.m. in the seventy-eighth year of her age. She was an invalid for the last forty years of her life, a victim of chronic rheumatism, and for the last thirty-five years unable to walk. For the last three or four months she has been utterly helpless, scarcely able to raise her hand or turn her head. This item is not intended to be her obituary; others far more competent will write that. This writer desires to say that he is glad he was acquainted with MRS. THROCKMORTON; that he and his family were so fortunate as to have her and her family for their next door neighbors for almost thirty-eight years. She was so fulll of sympathy and loving kindness and so generous; never an unkind word from her lips of anyone. Hers was a life of suffering, but she endured all with joy, thankful she could be a good neighbor and kind friend even in great affliction. Peace to her ! remains. A young man named JACOBS, whose home is in Smith County, Kansas, began work this week for MR. DUCKWORTH. He is the son of ALLEN JACOBS who was one of Lucas County's pioneers and well known here twenty or twenty-five years ago. FRANK CONNER and his family visited with his brother, MARION CONNER last Sunday. LEANDER MOORE had his hand pretty badly hurt, a patch of skin scraped from the back of it the size of a silver quarter. An old cow did it with her foot while he was milking her. ALBERT GEORGE of Derby, carried the mail for a few days for SAM BROCK. SAM was suddenly called to Seymour to attend the funeral of his father who died suddenly with cancer of the stomach. Many of the farmers here abouts are beginning to use cream separators -- hand power. This means milking all the milk from the cows and feeding the calves skimmed milk. It also means a tedious old job every night and morning and the separator which is a machine, and has some delicate parts, liable to get out of order. And dear brethren, don't forget that you may do all the work of the dairy business if you want to but somebody else -- the beef trust perhaps -- will get all the profits of your business. It has been thus for a long time and will continue thus under existing conditions. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 11, 2004 [email protected]

Hi All: Well I tried several times to send part 1b and couldn't get it to go; even had Gary Tharp send it from Calif. So, this is the remaining part and if you want it before David puts it on the website, e-mail me and I'll send it to you individually.. So, you should then have parts 1, 1a, 1b, 2... Can't say I don't make it interesting -- I'm disturbed by this.... Thanks for your patience, Nancee

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 1, 1906 At about 10:00 o'clock on Monday night the fire alarm was given and the flames were seen issuing from the roof of the MCCOLLOUGH & BROWN Livery Barn, just south of the Christian Church. The fire company responded but it was evident that it would be an impossibility to save the building and all effort was directed to the surroundings after a short contest with the flames. The building belonged to L.H. BUSSELLE and was insured in full. The livery stock belonged to LON BROWN and ED. MCCOLLOUGH, which was uninsured. The rigs were got out but the hay, corn, harness, etc., were consumed. A number of horses and one cow perished in the flames and their charred carcasses presented a ghastly sight the next morning. The exact number of horses is unknown -- but a dozen or more. County Recorder HOLMES had his driving horse and rig in the barn at the time, and the BUSSELLE teams and the fine Shetland pony of E.D. VIERS were there meeting the same fate. Up to within a couple of weeks MR. BROWN owned all the livery stock but since that time MR. MCCOLLOUGH became part owner. As this fire was directly north of a half block of some of the best business houses and largest stores in Chariton, the hazards were great. Soon one of the ware rooms of the BUSSELLE BROS. was on fire and it and contents went down. The flames broke through into the shoe and cloak room of the Chariton Dry Goods Company and much damage was caused but by the heroic effort of the fire company all the buildings were saved. The store room of BREWER & BLAKE caught fire but it was soon extinguished. Goods were removed from the Chariton Dry Goods Co.'s Store the BUSSELLE Hardware establishment and from the BREWER & BLAKE Clothing establishment, but were replaced without further damage. The Fair, Flatt's and the grocery stock of F.C. STANLEY were in less danger and were unmolested. The losses are small compared to the insurance. The stock of the Chariton Dry Goods Company would invoice about $32,000, the firm receiving a shipment of $7,000 on the first of the month. The BUSSELLE Hardware and Implement stock would carry $15,000, a couple of car loads being placed this week. The BREWER & BLAKE stock was protected by $6,500 insurance, the only damage being disarrangement, which was the case in the other establishments, save the total consumption in the ware houses and cloak and shoe department. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 10, 2004 [email protected]

Nancee, I received Part 1a just fine. I haven't seen Part 1b yet, either. Jayne

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, May 3, 1906 MRS. EMMA CLOWSER, daughter of MR. and MRS. PARIS WHITE, was born in Wayne County, Iowa, May 12, 1872, and died at her home north of Chariton, April 26, 1906, after an illness of about two years. She was united in marriage to W.M. CLOWSER, April 3, 1892. To this union were born three children who are thus left bereaved of a mother's love and care. She united with the Church of Christ at New York sixteen years ago and remained a member of that congregation until the time of her death. Funeral services were held Saturday from the Chariton Church of Christ, conducted by the Minister, C.F. Ward. Burial was at the Chariton Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 10, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 26, 1906 MRS. EMILY ROOT (colored) died at the home of her son, R.R. RICHMOND, in this city on Tuesday evening at the age of 69 years, after an illness of six weeks with pneumonia and a complication of diseases. Funeral services will be held at the RICHMOND home this afternoon at two o'clock. Deceased was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her and her death is mourned by a large circle of friends. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 10, 2004 ig[email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 26, 1906 A meeting of the Lucas County Teachers' Association was held in the high school building in this city last Saturday. The attendance was large and the program was exceedingly interesting and instructive. MISS ALMA CLAY conducted a class in reading, and MISS DELLA COURTLEYOW a class in numbers. The pupils in the rooms taught by MISS IDA BEEM and MISS ETTA LAYTON gave a representation of an old time spelling lesson. MRS. W.W. WHITFIELD and MRS. IRA NOBLE read splendid papers on the subjext "How the Home May Further the Interest of the School," and advanced some excellent ideas. Enjoyable music was rendered by the high school orchestra and quartette and by pupils in MISS HELEN VAN ARSDALE's room. MISS SUSIE HUPP and MISS EMMA SHARP spoke on "Practical Nature Study" and their papers were exceptionally good. F.H. RIGGLE of Derby made some splendid remarks on language in the "Grammer Grades." MISS INEZ KELSO of Humeston closed the program with an entertaining talk on the "Lewis and Clark Expedition," or "The Cavaliers Who Blazed the Way for Civilization in the West." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 10, 2004 [email protected]

Hi All: I managed to get part 1a of 'ONE WHO WAS THERE' sent a little while ago. Then I tried to send part 1b -- and haven't seen it yet... Did any of you receive it yet?? What a mess I've made of this -- can't seem to get all the information to you... Let me know.. Thanks, Nancee

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 26, 1906 SOCIETY EVENTS: The gentlemen of the Noxall Club will entertain their lady friends at a reception and dance in the Pythian Temple tomorrow evening. On Tuesday evening MISS IDA BEEM entertained the eight young men in her M.E. Sunday School class and the Pastor, Rev. N. Evans, at a six o'clock dinner. The evening was spent in social converse and a delightful time is reported by those present. On Monday evening MISS HAZEL SCOTT pleasantly entertained the boys in her class at the M.E. Sunday School at her home. Light refreshments were served and some time was spent in playing games. Those present were Masters JESSE SAVACOOL, BRUCE MARSHALL, ROBERT JEFFREY, CARLOS HICKMAN, EDWIN STANTON, STERLING HILL. MISS ZOE WAUGH entertained about thirty of her friends Monday evening in honor of her sixteenth birthday. Light refreshments were served and music and games helped to make up a most delightful evening. MISS ZOE was presented with a fine gold signet ring and a numer of other useful gifts as souvenirs of the happy occasion. A number of the members of the Yeomen order drove out to Whitebreast Township Saturday evening to the home of MR. and MRS. JOS. A. CLARK, who were recently married, and extended hearty congratulations. They took with them a quantity of light refreshments which were served and a few hours were spent in a most enjoyable manner. On last Friday evening Ticket Agent E.O. WILSON and wife were given a pleasant surprise by a few of their relatives in honor of their twentieth wedding anniversary. The guests took with them the requisites for an elegant dinner and as a souvenir of the occasion presented to MRS. WILSON a beautiful china cup and saucer. The occasion was a very enjoyable one, and those present as well as a host of other friends trust that this highly esteemed couple will live to be centenarians. EUGENE O. WILSON and ELNORA LARIMER were married in this city on April 20, 1886, and have since resided here. They have two refined and accomplished young daughters and all enjoy the regard of all who know them. They are among the class of people who help to make up a prosperous and respected community and are desirable residents. BRICE PLYMATE, one of the efficient employees in Palmer's Department Store, was the victim of a pleasant surprise last Friday evening, planned by his wife in commemoration of his 23rd birthday. When the guests arrived BRICE was busily engaged, assisting his wife in cutting carpet rags. He was completely surprised but surrendered gracefully and gave the invaders a hearty welcome. Delicious refreshments were served and the evening was spent in an enjoyable manner. BRICE was presented with a fine rocking chair as a slight token of the esteem in which he is held. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 10, 2004 [email protected] *Was giving a 'rocking chair' some sort of tradition for different occasions?? I see it given at anniversaries too.

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, May 10, 1906 (BY ONE WHO WAS THERE -- Part 1a) Thursday morning, when it began to look as though we must go, the men of our family took the most important of the household possessions in trunks to a vacant lot across the street and buried them. Then about eleven o'clock we packed what we could carry and started over the hill to a large Park. Here we stopped and at about eight o'clock in the evening saw our house burn. After midnight we left for Ft. Mason, and on Friday morning escaped on the government tug-boat "General McDowell," to the ferry, all other ways being cut off by the fire. We came direct to Berkley, and with all refugees were nicely cared for by the committee in charge. We soon parted, however, as my friends went among life-long friends and I stayed with these kind people. The RICHARDSON's business was burned out but I believe that their home was saved. I have heard nothing from them yet, but I think that their locality is safe. I saw ANNA MCNEILL just a minute. Her office was burned but her home sav! ed. She has relatives here. Telegrams piled up so that at one time it was said that a letter would go through the mails faster than a telegram could be sent. To Be Continued -- (part 1b) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 10, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 26, 1906 WILLIAM KENT, an old resident of Jackson Township, died at his home west of Lucas on Tuesday. He was the father of Supervisor KENT and was born in England about 80 years ago. In his early manhood he emigrated to America and for a number of years resided in Chicago, following his trade as a carpenter. About 35 years ago he came to Jackson Township where he purchased land and became a tiller of the soil. He was a good citizen and ever loyal to the institutions of his adopted country. The funeral occurs from the family home today. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 10, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 26, 1906 The remains of J.F. MCMAINS, who passed away at his home in Ottumwa on Wednesday morning, April 18, 1906, after an extended illness with dropsy of the heart, were brought to this city on Thursday afternoon and on Friday at 2 p.m. funeral services conducted by Rev. Fred B. Palmer were held at the Baptist Church after which interment took place in the Chariton Cemetery. JOHN FRANKLIN MCMAINS was born in Mahaska County, Iowa, on Sept. 4, 1852. In 1872 he was married to GEORGIANA WRIGHT, who survives him. They were the parents of eight children, seven of whom are living. They are MRS. GRACE CARTER of Des Moines, MRS. IDA CARTER and LEROY MCMAINS of Chariton, CARL MCMAINS, MRS. NINA TROXELL and little CARMEN of Ottumwa and MRS. MARIE HENSEN of Wichita, Kas. He is also survived by his mother, MRS. LEROY MCMAINS of this city, and three sisters and one brother, MRS. M.G. RATCLIFF of Albany, Mo., MRS. ROSE HOGUE of Corydon, MISS MOLLIE MCMAINS of this city and MR. WILL MCMAINS of Cambria. To these sorrowing ones the deepest sympathy of a host of friends is extended. Deceased resided in Chariton for many years and was employed at the mill as engineer. About five years ago he moved to Ottumwa. He was honest, upright, kind and generous and was highly regarded by all who knew him. He was an active member of the A.O.U.W. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 10, 2004 [email protected]

Nancee, The three articles you posted on the San Francisco earthquake were fascinating. The letter from Daisy Bemiss put a personal touch to the disaster. I have been watching your articles to see if her missing friend had been found. Also, I wouldn't worry about the exclamation points that show up in your postings. The little gremlins are not yours alone. They seem to appear whenever and wherever they like in many of the mailing lists. Thanks again for all you do. I, for one, enjoy reading the old news! Jayne

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 26, 1906 MRS. JOHN PIERSCHBACHER, whose maiden name was MISS CYNTHIA KATE BRIGHTWELL, was born in Henderson County, Illinois, October 16, 1866. Early in life she removed with the family to Lucas County, Iowa, where she lived until the time of her death. She was united in marriage to MR. JOHN PIERSCHBACHER October 22, 1885. She died at her home north of Chariton, April 16, 1906, after an illness of a year. During the last months she suffered much. She at 16 years of age united with the Church of Christ at Belinda and ever remained true to her Christian duties. A husband, son, three sisters and two brothers are the immediate relatives left bereaved. Funeral services attended by a large concourse of friends were held Thursday of last week at the Central Church of Christ north of Chariton, conducted by C.F. Ward, Minister for the Chariton Congregation. Burial was in Brownlee Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 9, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 19, 1906 LUCILLE LOCKWOOD, daughter of JAS. H. and ALLIE (STANTON) LOCKWOOD, died at the home of her parents in this city on Thursday afternoon at 3:45, April 12, 1906, the result of diabetes. As mentioned last week she was able to be at school on Tuesday, but was taken suddenly worse in the evening and remained in an unconscious condition until her death. She delighted to attend school and Sunday School even when her parents feared she was suffering and unable to attend. Rev. N. Evans, Pastor of the M.E. Church, conducted funeral services at the family residence at 2:30 on Sunday afternoon, after which the remains were placed in the vault in the Chariton Cemetery. The floral tributes were profuse and beautiful, and were tender messages of love and sympathy. Four of the girl friends, Martha Becker, Marion Whitfield, Fern Young and Margaret Gow acted as flower girls. LUCILLE LOCKWOOD was born in Chariton, November 13, 1903. She was a bright child with kindly disposition and her sudden death was a blow to her parents and only surviving sister. They have the sympathy of innumerable friends. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 9, 2004 [email protected] *Note: I think her birth date is incorrect - as this would have made her only 3 years old.. Anyone have the correct info.?

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 19, 1906 SETH G. WEST of this city, traveling salesman for the Kemp Harvester Co. of Waterloo, met with a terrible accident at Albia last Saturday night while attempting to board fast passenger train No. 1 to come to his home here. As the train approaches Albia there is a sharp curve and when MR. WEST saw the train coming he thought it was on the second track and crossed over to the opposite side. The train came in on the first track instead of the second, and MR. WEST thus found himself on the wrong side of the train. The doors to the vestibule cars were not open on that side and MR. WEST, knowing that he would not have time to go around the train, got up on the steps to the car and pounded on the door, but the train employees failed to hear him. By that time the train had started, and knowing that he could not hang on the steps until the train reached here, the next stop, he attempted to jump off and in some manner fell so that the cars passed over both of his legs below the kn! ees. Just after the train had pulled out the baggageman at Albia heard his cries and within ten minutes he had been removed to the office of Drs. Powell & Powell, where he at once received medical attention. It was found necessary to amputate both limbs, one being taken off at the ankle, and the other between the ankle and knee. The relatives of this city were immediately notified of the frightful affair and his wife and only child, DELBERT, aged about fourteen years, accompanied by her sister and husband, MR. and MRS. J.O. CRIPS, and Dr. A.L. Yocom and FRANK TINDELL went down to Albia on fast mail train No. 16. At this writing the injured man is getting along as well as could be expected and stands a good chance of withstanding the shock of his terrible injuries. He is a brother to MRS. EVERETT NOLAN of this city and has resided in Chariton for many years. He has always been regarded as one of our very best citizens, and numbers his friends by his acquaintances. Al! l were greatly grieved to learn of the accident and sincerely trust th at he will recover. If he continues to improve it is thought that he can be removed to his home in Chariton the latter part of the week. A peculiar coincidence in connection with the sad affair was that on Saturday MRS. WEST seemingly had a presentiment that some awful calamity was about to befall her husband and said that she almost felt compelled to go to Albia in the afternoon. In the evening she received word from MR. WEST stating that he expected to come home on No. 1, but at that time she remarked to some friends that he would never come on No. 1. The feeling that something terrible was to happen was so strong that it brought on an attack of heart trouble and the services of a physician were required. But when the shocking news came a short time later she bore up bravely and at once hastened to her husband's bedside. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 9, 2004 [email protected]

Well, I tried to send 'BY ONE WHO WAS THERE' in 2 parts -- apparently part 1 didn't go the first time. So sent part 1 and part 1a. Now I don't see part 1a coming through. I think I have gremlins in my computer!! This is where I go screaming into the streets... I'll get all the parts out to you and you'll have to assemble them -- you know, kind of like a puzzle... Ridiculous... Nancee