The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 5, 1906 MRS. SARAH B. REDDICK passed away on Sunday evening, April 1, 1906, at 6:30 o'clock, at the home of her sister, MRS. MARY ROBERTSON, at the age of 64 years, 10 months and 8 days, after an illness of several weeks with uremic poisoning and complication of diseases. Funeral services conducted by Rev. O.W. Brown of Oakley and C.F. Ward of this city were held at the home of her sister, MRS. ROBERTSON, on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock after which the remains were interred in the Chariton Cemetery. Deceased was a lady of refinement with a kind and pleasant disposition and was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends who mourn her death sincerely and who extend heartfelt sympathy to the sorrowing relatives. SARAH BISHOP REDDICK was born in Perry County, Ohio, may 23, 1841. She was the daughter of KATHARINE and LEMUEL BISHOP and was the fifth of a family of seven children of whom two are now living, MRS. MARY ROBERTSON of Chariton and MR. HIRAM F. BISHOP of Bloomington, Ill. In 1881 she was married to GEORGE REDDICK. She was the mother of two daughters, both deceased, the eldest, MRS. ANNA COCKRELL, with whom she made her home, dying four years ago; the younger, MINNIE, dying in infancy. Since the death of her daughter she has divided her time with her brother in Bloomington, Ill., and with her sister in Chariton. During an illness of five weeks she was patient and hopeful. She was not a church member but said she was trusting in the Lord and was not afraid to die. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 5, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 22, 1906 SOCIETY EVENTS: A few friends surprised DR. and MRS. D.Q. STORIE, JR. Saturday evening by calling at their home unexpectedly. Light refreshments were served and a few hours were pleasantly spent in playing whist. The Endeavor Society of the Christian Church pleasantly surprised their organist, OLIVER TRAUTWEIN, last evening, the occasion being his fifteenth birthday. Dainty refreshments were served, games were played and the evening was spent in a happy manner. He was presented with a fine selection of music as a token of the high esteem in which he is held. MR. and MRS. W.H. BROWN celebrated their twelfth wedding anniversary last Sunday by entertaining fourteen of their friends to a dinner. The menu consisted of all the delicacies of the season and was served in a charming manner. The afternoon was spent in social converse and all present report a most delightful time. MR. and MRS. BROWN were the recipients of a number of useful and beautiful gifts, coupled with the wish that they might live to enjoy many, many more years of happy wedded life. MR. and MRS. GEO. BRENNEMAN of English Township celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary last Saturday evening by entertaining about forty of their friends at their hospitable home. An elegant three-course luncheon was served to which all did ample justice, and music and games made up a most delightful evening. The host and hostess were the recipients of a number of useful and beautiful gifts, among them being a fine silver tea set. GEO. BRENNEMAN and FLORA FOSTER were married in English Township on March 17, 1881, and have since resided on the farm which is their present home. They enjoy the esteem and high regard of all who know them and are classed among Lucas County's very best citizens. Their many friends trust that they will journey on to a serene and happy old age. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 5, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 5, 1906 A somewhat noted and at all times stubborn fought case was terminated in the District Court, last week, DR. J.C. BELL vs. Lucas County. The doctor was employed by the Lucas Board of Health during the small pox epidemic of 1891 but no compensation was stipulated. He rendered his bill to the Health Board which failed to certify any amount until compelled to do so by a writ of mandamus, then they certified to the amount of $200 which the Board of Supervisors allowed. DR. BELL refused to accept this and brought suit for $535 -- at the rate of $5 per visit. The case was tried at the August term, 1905, and the jury brought in a verdict of $35 for DR. BELL but allowed a cross bill of $48 which brought the doctor out in debt to the county in the sum of $14. This verdict was set aside by Judge Eichelberger and the case was tried last week, the jury allowing the doctor $435.65. With costs and judgment the county is out almost $1,500 and a practitioner is vindicated in the honest! y of his employment. W.B. Barger and T.M. Stuart were DR. BELL's attorneys. LATER -- On Tuesday County Attorney Wells filed a motion for a new trial, and after ably arguing the matter, the court overruled the motion and the verdict will stand. An appeal to the Supreme Court will probably be the result. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 5, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 5, 1906 It is to be hoped no one will trip The Leader up on the following when it says the most congenial tempered family in Lucas County resides in Pleasant Township. The court calendar for this term bears the modest little inscription "State of Iowa against CORWIN STORMS, rape." A year ago he was indicted by the Grand Jury on the testimony of his fourteen-year-old sister that this charge was coupled with incest and that she had given birth to a child of which her brother was the father. On Tuesday the case was reached and the family came into court -- the father and mother, son and daughter. The father sat on one side of the group, the mother on the other side and between them the son and daughter -- the group being imperfect by the absence of the third generation. The prosecuting witness was placed on the stand but refused to testify, resorting to her right under the law that no court could compel her to give incriminating testimony against herself. This ended the case. A crime against her person and society had been committed but her mouth was sealed. It may have been through sympathy for her benighted brother or it may have been from some other cause, but that is immaterial. Then this congenial family arose to go. The father headed the procession, next the son, the sire of his own nephew, then the daughter and mother of her brother's son and after them the mother of these guilty children -- both being of tender years. You may not enjoy this publicity but does the degradation of the savage offer anything more revolting than this. it was perhaps proper to withdraw prosecution on the grounds that the crime had been committed and that the infliction of vengeance could not cure the wrong done, but the happy commingling of the actors was a scene that amenities of society cannot endure without a sense of nauseation. Why send missionaries to Japan and India and China when the harvest is ripe for the sickle almost within the shadow of church spires and sounding anthems of holy praise? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 5, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 29, 1906 At the home of the bride's parents, MR. and MRS. E.F. HELLYER of Washington Township, Lucas County, Iowa, on march 22, 1906, at 7 p.m. occurred the marriage of their daughter ARTIE MAY, to MR. FLOYD H. BOND, son of MR. and MRS. DAVID BOND of Cedar Township, Lucas County, Iowa. Rev. Chas. Pickford officiated at the ceremony. About thirty guests were present to witness the marriage and enjoy the occasion. Miss Rebecca Dewey played the wedding march, at the close of which, the bridal party appeared and assumed the vows that united their lives. The bride was neatly attired in a gown of Kerma silk. The wedding repast was in keeping with the occasion, and enjoyed by those present. The bride and groom are well and favorably known in and about Russell where they have lived all their lives, and a host of friends will join in wishing them a long and happy life. MR. and MRS. BOND will locate on a farm near the groom's parents where they will soon be "at home" to their many friends. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 4, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 29, 1906 W.R. MCKINLEY received a dispatch Monday, from Muscogee, Indian territory, stating that his son, ALBERT, had just died, the fatal disease being heart failure. No further particulars were received. The deceased was raised in Lucas County and was about 40 years of age. He has not resided here for a number of years. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 4, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 29, 1906 Iowa may have the proud distinction of having a former citizen of Lucas County for Lieutenant Governor. While at the editorial meeting at Osceola a couple of weeks ince, the Leader met Editor BRANDT, of Iowa City, and in conversation learned that he formerly resided in Washington Township, Lucas County, within a half mile where the writer spent his early days. MR. BRANDT remembered the WESTS, GILBERTS, MCKINLEYS, et al and his father owned what is now a part of the MULLEN farm adjoining Monroe County line, this part of the farm being in Lucas County, and the "PASCHAL" place, cornering and across the road in Monroe. This was many years ago. The family left there and the gentleman referred to later went into the newspaper business at Iowa City and is now contemplating making the race for Governor of Iowa on the Republican ticket -- or at least making a try to that effect. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 4, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 29, 1906 NATHAN GILBERT was born in Jackson County, Ind., Jan. 29, 1839; died at Russell, Iowa, March 18, 1906, at the age of 65 yrs., 1 mo., 29 days. He came to Iowa in 1854. In July, 1861, he enlisted in Company H. lst Iowa Cavalry, being honorably discharged after serving 3 1/2 years. He was married March 15, 1866 to MARY M. STEINBARGER of Lucas County. To this union six children were born, three dying in infancy. Those living are MRS. VIOLA PRINDLE of Freemont, Minn.; MRS. ANNA CLAMPITT of Varrine, Iowa; and ISAAC of Russell, Iowa. He united with the Church of Christ at Greenville, Iowa, Dec. 26, 1875. The funeral services were held from the Christian Church at Russell conducted by Elder E.J. Emmons and the G.A.R. after which his body was laid to rest in the cemetery east of town. -- RUSSELL UNION. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 4, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 22, 1906 (This does not pertain to Lucas County, however, I thought the story was worth sharing...) ------------------------------- A touching story concerning a mother's love is told by the New York World in this way: "Mrs. Christina Barbara Hock laid her dearest son Carl, to rest a dozen years ago in Woodland Cemetery, Newark, N.J. She was already sixty-six years old, and hardly hoped for an extended span of life. She gave herself to no morbid grieving, but with her own hands planted upon his grave a sturdy rose bush. Though her home was moved to Brooklyn, and the way was long, she returned again and again to watch the plant with the fostering love she had given to the dead son as child and man. The seasons came and went, the roses budded and bloomed and faded, only to renew themselves again, and mother-hunger was satisfied. Death had lost its sting. Mrs. Hock died last Tuesday. She had been visiting her married daughter in Bloomfield, N.J., and on the cars, enroute to New York, she was stricken with paralysis. They took her unconscious to her home at No. 70 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, and it was hours before she roused to recognize her children about her bed. Her dying thought was for the rose, and she bade her daughter, Emilia Hock, with whom she had lived for several years, to remember her cherished wish that after death she be cremated and the ashes of her body be used to nurture the plant she had tended. The cremation took place yesterday at Fresh Pond, and with the opening of spring the desire of this simple-hearted old German woman will be fulfilled. Born in Neifern, Germany, in 1828, she came to this country with her children in the first dawn of her widowhood. Her two sons, Otto, a Justice of the Peace in Newark, and Emil, a vaudeville actor, and two married daughters, Mrs. Edward Batts and Mrs. Anton Brenk, have long been absent from the maternal roof. Miss Emilia Hock was her mother's devoted companion, and both were members of the German Evangelical Church in Schermerhorn Street, whose Pastor, the Rev. Jacob W. Loch, conducted the funeral services on Thursday night." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 4, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 22, 1906 Yesterday at high noon, at the home of the bride's parents in Ottercreek Township occurred the marriage of MR. R.J. MANLEY and MISS GRACE WALLACE. The ceremony was performed by the bride's uncle, Rev. W.F. Wallace of Corning in the presence of a number of relatives and friends. The bride was attired in a becoming gown of changeable blue and white silk and presented a neat appearance. The wedding march was executed by the bride's sister, EFFIE WALLACE; and another sister, PEARL WALLACE, sang a beautiful solo. At the conclusion of the ceremony and after congratulations had been extended, an elegant wedding dinner was served. The bride is a daughter of MR. and MRS. GEO. N. WALLACE and has resided in Ottercreek Township from childhood. She is cultured and refined and a young lady who possesses many noble traits of character. The groom is a son of H. MANLEY of Norwood and is a young man of industrious habits and is highly esteemed for his sterling worth. The happy couple will reside on a farm near Jay. The Leader joins their innumerable friends in extending hearty congratulations and trusts that their wedded life will be long, happy and prosperous. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 4, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 29, 1906 LUCAS LEDGER ITEMS: O.T. SKIDMORE and wife have been entertaining a baby boy at their home since Saturday morning. We notice by the Creston Advertiser that M.E. COOK, formerly of Lucas but lately of San Antonio, Texas, contemplates moving his family back to Creston. At the home of CHAS. WAUGH and wife, of Norwood, March 21 at 7 p.m. occurred the wedding of their daughter, MISS JOSIE WAUGH to OTTIS MASON. Esq. John Crawford performed the ceremony that made them man and wife. F.B. HALL received word today that his son ALVA who is working in a lead mine at Duenweg, Mo., had the misfortune to fall in the shaft last Saturday injuring his back and cutting an ugly gash on his head. The doctor pronounced no bones broken and that he thought ALVA would get well. Last Tuesday morning Messrs. J.D. BEAMAN, C.A. WILLIAMS, N.F. BAKER and W.E. BROWN started on their annual trip to Mexico to look after their mining property there. They will go by the way of Pueblo, Colo., thence to Parral and Mesa Sandae, Mexico. At the latter place they leave the railroad for a three-days journey on mule back. They will be absent about a month. On March 21st occurred one of the most beautiful home weddings of the season, when MISS GRACE WALLACE and J.R. MANLEY, both of Norwood were united in marriage. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's parents, GEO. WALLACE and wife at high noon. Rev. Wm. Wallace performed the impressive ceremony which thus happily united the lives of two of the most popular young people of Norwood. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 4, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 22, 1906 All Chariton mourns the death of JOSEPH BRADEN, one of our pioneer citizens, which occurred at his home on Braden Avenue on Monday morning, March 19, 1906, at 4:30 o'clock, after an illness of several months with intestinal indigestion. While it had been known for some time that his condition was critical yet his death was a shock to all and has brought sadness to the hearts of all who knew him, for Chariton never had a better or more upright citizen than JOSEPH BRADEN. Largely attended funeral services conducted by Rev. W.S. McCullagh, were held at two o'clock yesterday afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church, where for so many years he had been one of the most devout and faithful worshippers. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful, tender tributes to the memory of one who was loved by all who knew him. At the close of the service the remains were tenderly laid to rest in the Chariton Cemetery to await the resurrection morn. JOSEPH BRADEN was born in London, England, on March 8, 1831. He acquired his education in that city and there engaged with his father in the grocery business until he was twenty years of age. he then came to America and located in Dubuque, Iowa, where he accepted a position as clerk and bookkeeper in the service of Thomas H. Benton, Jr., then State Superintendent of Public Instruction. He next entered the United States land office at Dubuque. In 1853 he came to Chariton and was in charge of the U.S. land office here, serving in that capacity until 1868 when the office was moved to Des Moines. He sold the first and last tracts of land disposed of through this office. He then engaged in the banking or exchange business for a short time. During President Buchanan's administration he was appointed (*can't read - paper torn; looks like postmaster of ?) and served until after the inauguration of Lincoln, when he resigned. His next field of labor was merchandising in which ! he was extensively engaged. For twenty-five consecutive years he has filled the office of City Treaturer, being repeatedly re-elected to that position. He was for some time a member of the Board of Education and served as its President for two terms. He was President of the First National Bank and had acted in that capacity for several years. During his long and honorable service to the public he was faithful to every trust and every duty was well performed. His labors have always been in behalf of the best interests of Chariton and as a fitting tribute of esteem all places of business in the city were closed yesterday afternoon while the funeral services were being held. Deceased was married in Cascade, Dubuque Co., Iowa, on December 10, 1855, to EMILY WATERHOUSE, also a native of London, England. No children were ever born to them but they reared an adopted daughter, EMILY BRADEN, who was a daughter of his brother GEORGE, and who is now the wife of HOWARD CULBERTSON of this city. MR. BRADEN had been an active member of the Presbyterian Church for many years and had ably filled all the offices in the church from Sabbath School Teacher and Superintendent to Elder, which position he filled at the time of his death. He lived a faithful Christian life and was extremely conscientious and upright in all his dealings. During his connection with the land office large sums of money were continually passing through his hands and although the building was void of bolt or bar, such was his vigilance that not a dollar was ever lost or stolen. He was a deep student and had a mind richly stored. He was not perhaps what would be considered a leader of men, but he exerted that silent influence that molds and shapes the course of events and leads to good results. In him Chariton had a citizen they could ill afford to lose. Full of years, full of honor, full of all that will make the name cherished in memory, the life of JOSEPH BRADEN has gone from earth to that s! weet reward God has promised. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursdday, March 29, 1906 'IN MEMORIAM' - - - - The session of the First Presbyterian Church of Chariton, Iowa, deeply realizing their loss in the death of Elder JOSEPH BRADEN, which occurred at his home in Chariton, Iowa, March 19, 1906, desiring to record their high appreciation of him as a member and as an officer in this church, declare, That in his 40 years of membership with us, 38 of which as Ruling Elder, and about 20 years its Treasurer, he has, in every capacity, been faithful to the Great Head of the church, faithful to his fellow members and of untarnished integrity to every official obligation. As a member he was charitable to all; as the Church Treasurer he not only handled the church funds in strict conformity to duty, but he often advanced from his own private funds, money with which to meet the church's obligations; while as Ruling Elder he was wise in counsel, conservative in discipline and true to his ordination vows, taken in assuming the duties of that high and responsible position. While we miss him in counsel and while the church has lost a pillar of strength, we mourn not as those having no hope, and we will remember him, not with tears of sorrow only, but with reverent thankfulness for having had with us so long, so inspiring an example of the true Christian character. We extend to MRS. BRADEN, in this hour of her bereavement, our profound sympathy, but with this, the consolation that he is now in the enjoyment, in full fruition, of the true Christian's reward, the glad welcome. Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy Lord. The clerk was directed to enter the foregoing upon the sessional records and that a copy be delivered to MRS. BRADEN. By order of Session. -- WARREN S. DUNGAN, Clerk. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 3, 2004 [email protected]

Was reviewing parts of the Davis line related to the obit as posted. Perhap this outline of the family will help. Details would be appreciated. I am trying to determine if William Penn Davis is related to John Davis. b. 1809 who m. Sarah Jones, b. 1809, then Sarah Threlkeld, b 1822. [partial outline after Wm Penn's]. Thanks for updates and info. Mary Beth in Wisconsin Descendants of William Penn Davis 23 William Penn Davis 1819 - 1901 ... +Nancy Ellen Waynick 1833 - 1907 .. 24 Charles H. Davis 1854 - 1904 .. 24 Elmira S./Charlotte "Lottie" Davis 1855 - .. 24 Rufus W. Davis 1857 - 1870 .. 24 Jesse Fremont Davis 1863 - ........ +Bessie Cunningham ...... 25 Zola R. Davis .. 24 Elmer Davis 1865 - .. 24 Francis/Frank Davis 1869 - .. 24 Ola M. Davis 1872 - ........ +C. J. Kemming 1863 - .. 24 Lee Davis Is the below Davis related To William Penn Davis? If so, how? Descendants of John Davis 23 John Davis 1809 - 1886 ... +Sarah Jones 1809 - 1838 .. 24 Austin R. Davis 1831 - 1896 ........ +Malinda Holeman 1841 - 1911 ...... 25 Harriet Ann Davis 1861 - 1932 ............ +Albert F. Miller 1859 - 1943 .......... 26 Angie M. Miller 1895 - .......... 26 Irma Miller September - 1896 .......... 26 Zora Belle Miller 1884 - ................ +Gideon Michael Boozell 1884 - .............. 27 Ruth Boozell .................... +_____ Jennings .............. 27 Raymond Boozell .............. 27 Dean Boozell .............. 27 George Homer Boozell .............. 27 Neva Mary Boozell .................... +_____ Adams ...... 25 Aquilla Jones Davis 1865 - 1921 ............ +Minnie Dorothy Redlingshafer 1864 - 1943 .......... 26 Infant Davis - Unknown .......... 26 Earl L. Davis - Unknown .......... 26 Romney A. Davis - Unknown .......... 26 Isabel Davis - Unknown .. 24 Keziah Lucinda "Lucinda" Davis 1835 - 1900 ........ +David Holmes Rowland 1828 - 1900 ...... 25 Charles Austin Rowland 1856 - ............ +Eliza M. Vinsel ...... 25 Uburtha Rowland 1859 - ...... 25 Margaret Rowland 1861 - ...... 25 Laura Rowland 1864 - 1875 ...... 25 Mary Melvina Rowland 1865 - ............ +Robert Carlton Dixon 1864 - ...... 25 Arminta "Melissa" Rowland 1869 - ............ +Asa A. Whitten 1865 - .. 24 Leah Davis 1838 - 1838 *2nd Wife of John Davis: ... +Sarah Threlkeld 1822 - 1917 .. 24 Isaac Newton Davis 1843 - 1927 .. 24 Laura Davis 1844 - ........ +R. A. Hazelquist 1851 - .. 24 Nelson Davis 1850 - 1889 .. 24 Melvina Davis 1855 - 1906 ........ +John Quincy Werts 1855 - 1953 ...... 25 Pearl Edith "Pearley" Werts 1882 - 1908 ............ +Grover C. Farber 1887 - .......... 26 Harold Dale Farber 1905 - 1905 ...... 25 Orval Glenn Werts, Sr. 1885 - 1981 ............ +Eva Marie Curtis 1888 - 1975 .......... 26 Orval Glenn "Glenn" Werts, Jr. 1909 - 1998 ................ +Vera Agusta Marsh 1913 - .............. 27 Betty Jane Werts 1934 - .................... +THOMAS DORN LAWIN 1931 - .............. 27 Katherine Ann Werts 1938 - .................... +Charles O. Bagley 1935 - .............. 27 Nancy Mae Werts 1940 - 1984 .................... +Howard ("Buck") Adrian Crowell, Jr. .............. 27 Judith Karen Werts 1943 - .................... +Ronald Benjamin Antczak 1941 - .............. 27 Edward Lester Werts 1950 - .................... +Cynthia Gail Peterson 1949 - .......... 26 Mary Melvina Werts, BS 1911 - 1999 ................ +Robert Herald Noonan, MS 1912 - 1979 .............. 27 Robert John Noonan 1941 - .................... +Christine Saulenas 1942 - .............. 27 Michael Glenn Noonan 1942 - .................... +Marilyn Dorothy Sanders 1943 - .............. 27 Mary Elizabeth Noonan, BFA, MS 1944 - .................... +Glen Vernon Jensen 1931 - .............. 27 Daniel Arthur Noonan, ESQ., MBA 1946 - .................... +Cathy Dorn, BS, MS 1945 - .............. 27 Peggy Lea Noonan, BS, MA, FNP 1956 - .................... +Jerome Friedland 1951 - .............. *2nd Husband of Peggy Lea Noonan, BS, MA, FNP: .................... +Mike Keuler 1956 - .......... 26 Herbert Aubrey Werts 1919 - 1964 ................ +Jean Reiherzer 1923 - 2004 .............. 27 Wendy Jean Werts 1953 - .............. 27 Brent [John Brent] Werts 1956 - .................... +Michelle Annette Turner 1956 - .............. 27 Lorie Jane Werts 1959 - .................... +John T. Lewis 1956 - ...... 25 Stella Werts 1889 - 1974 ............ +Frank Wilbur Cowgill - 1954 .......... 26 Carroll Dee Cowgill 1911 - ................ +Florence Adelle Bradford 1900 - 1985 .......... 26 Colin Charles Cowgill 1917 - ................ +Mary Madeline Scully 1919 - .............. 27 Carol Joan Cowgill 1951 - .................... +Daniel Richard Kramer 1956 - .............. 27 David Colin Cowgill 1953 - .................... +Gail Ann Burke 1951 - .............. 27 Colette Cowgill 1955 - .................... +James Nathaniel Eligator 1957 - ...... *2nd Husband of Stella Werts: ............ +James Shelton - 1971 .. 24 Smith Davis 1858 - 1915 ........ +Ella _____ 1861 - 1943 On 02.10.2004 at 19:14:23, "Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert" <[email protected]> wrote: > The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa > Thursday, March 22, 1906 > > JESSE F. DAVIS, a former well known young man of this city, died at > the hospital in St. Joe., Mo., on Wednesday morning, March 14, 1906, ..."

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 22, 1906 Married, Wednesday, March 14, at 4 p.m., at the home of the bride's sister, MR. and MRS. J.T. WIRENE, near columbia, MR. FRED M. KENNEY of Belinda and MISS IDA M. LONG of Marion County. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A.L. Bates of Columbia in the presence of over fifty guests. The bride and groom entered the parlor unattended and took their place under an arch from which suspended a wedding bell. The bride was attired in a becoming gown of cream colored kraven silk, trimmed in ribbon and chiffon and also wore a white tulle veil. The bride's flowers were white carnations. The groom wore the conventional black. After congratulations, the guests repaired to the dining room where an elegant dinner was served. The bride is the youngest daughter of W.T. LONG. She was one of Marion County's most successful teachers. By her modesty, culture and training she is well equipped to preside over the newly made home. The groom is a nephew of MRS. H.M. SPIKER of Belinda with whom he has made his home for several years. He is one of Lucas County's successful teachers, and is in every way worthy of the bride he has won. Their many friends extend to them their best wishes for a happy and prosperous wedded life. They went at once to housekeeping on a farm in English Township. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 2, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 22, 1906 JESSE F. DAVIS, a former well known young man of this city, died at the hospital in St. Joe., Mo., on Wednesday morning, March 14, 1906, with euremic poisoning, the result of an operation which had been performed for bladder trouble. The operation was a minor one and it was not thought that any serious results would follow, but poisoning developed which proved fatal. When death came to relieve his suffering he was surrounded by his immediate family. The remains were brought to Chariton on Friday, accompanied by his wife and daughter, and on Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock funeral services conducted by Rev. Fred B. Palmer were held at the M.E. Church after which interment took place in the Waynick Cemetery, southwest of this city. JESSE FREMONT DAVIS, son of W.P. and N.E. DAVIS, was born five miles south of Chariton, Iowa, on July 18, 1861. He moved with his parents to this place in 1865 and resided here until 1885. The last fourteen years of his life he has spent in Cameron, Mo., where he has been engaged in the hardware business. On June 29, 1886, he was married at Blue Springs, Neb., to MISS BESSIE CUNNINGHAM, who with one daughter, ZOLA R., remains to mourn the loss of a kind and devoted husband and father. He is also survived by his mother, MRS. ELLEN DAVIS of this city, and two sisters, MRS. LOTTIE LEY and MRS. OLA KEMMING of Dennison, and three brothers, FRANK of Ottumwa, ELMER of Valley City, N. Dak., and LEE of Green River, Wyo. When eighteen years of age deceased united with the Chariton Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Woodmen of the World. He possessed a jovial disposition, was energetic and upright, and his friends were numbered by his acquaintances. To all those who mourn, the deepest sympathy of the community is extended. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 2, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 15, 1906 Yesterday at high noon a quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of MR. and MRS. F.E. HENDRICKSON, the contracting parties being MR. LEWIS C. WALLACE of Norwood, and MISS BERTHA V. TREDENNICK of Lucas. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.H. Yaggy of the United Brethren Church in the presence of only a few relatives and intimate friends. The bride was attired in a dainty and becoming gown of white mohair. After congratulations had been proffered, an elegant dinner was served by MRS. HENDRICKSON. In the afternoon the happy couple left for Norwood where they will reside on a farm. The bride has resided in Lucas for several years. For some time past she has been attending the Chariton Commercial College. She is a young lady of refinement and possesses many lovable characteristics. The groom is a son of MR. and MRS. O.A. WALLACE of Norwood and is a young man of sterling worth, upright character and strict integrity, highly esteemed by all who know him. Both bride and groom have a host of warm friends who will join the Leader in extending hearty congratulations and in wishing them a long, happy and prosperous wedded life. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 2, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 15, 1906 From the Star, published at Seattle, Wash., we learn that ROBERT C. WELCH, formerly of this city, now a prominent attorney at that place, was married at Portland, Ore., on Saturday, Feb. 24, to MISS CLARA L. FORD, daughter of Vice-President JAMES C. FORD of the Pacific Coast Steamship Company and who several years ago was a telegraph operator at this place. The couple eloped to Portland, managing to escape the detectives and the angry father of the bride who were attempting to prevent the marriage. The ceremony took place in the court house at midnight and was performed by a justice of the peace. It is said that the couple were forgiven by the parents of the bride and were then again married by a Catholic Priest. The groom is a nephew of MRS. ANNA SULLIVAN of this place and he and his happy bride who are well known here will receive the congratulations of many friends. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 2, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 15, 1906 MARRIAGE LICENSES: D.B. AIRY, 24 to DORA PEARCY, 21. LEWIS C. WALLACE, 23 to BERTHA V. TREDENNICK, 20 WM. TEWS, 21 to MABEL HAWKINS, 27. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 2, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 15, 1906 Chariton and Lucas County are always glad to hear of the success of former citizens. The following sketch is clipped from the Chicago Banker, of recent date: "H.O. PENICK, cashier of the Central Trust and Saving Bank, at 121 Camp Street, New Orleans, La., and whose protrait appears herewith, has every reason to be proud of his achievements in the banking world. Despite the fact that MR. PENICK is a northern man, he has rapidly adapted himself to his new home and surroundings, and all the while forging ahead in his chosen profession. MR. PENICK was born at Chariton, Iowa, in 1867, his father, W.C. PENICK, being a member of the firm of MANNING & PENICK, pioneer merchants and bankers of that place. He was educated at St. Paul's, Long Island, N.Y., and started in the banking business in Iowa in 1889, first as cashier of the Chariton Bank, and afterward as Vice-President of the Chariton National. Being the owner of large tracts of timber lands in Arkansas and Louisiana, he was attracted to the Southland by business interests, and in 1904 he visited New Orleans for the purpose of organizing a bank there. Instead of organizing a new bank he accepted the office of Secretary of the Central Investment and Mortgage Company, and was afterwards made cashier of the Central Trust and Savings Bank, which position he now holds. He thinks New Orleans has a great business future and that closer relations should be established between that city and Chicago." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 2, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 15, 1906 LEONARD MANNING, one of our best known and most highly respected citizens departed this life at his home in Chariton on Wednesday, March 7, 1906, at midnight at the age of 62 years, 7 months and 3 days. His fatal illness, pneumonia, was of less than a week's duration. All that medical skill and loving hands could do was done to restore him to health but all efforts proved unavailing and on the evening of March 7th, his sufferings ceased and he apparently fell asleep. On Saturday afternoon at two o'clock largely attended funeral services were held at the M.E. Church conducted by Rev. Fred B. Palmer of the Baptist Church, who paid a tender tribute to the departed and spoke words of cheer to the living. The floral tributes were profuse and beautiful and bore testimony to the high regard in which the deceased was held. At the close of the services the remains were tenderly laid to rest in the Chariton Cemetery, the ceremonies at the grave being conducted by Iseminger Post, ! Grand Army of the Republic, of which deceased was a faithful and honored member. The pall bearers were comrades who served with him in the same battle of Shiloh. LEONARD MANNING was born in New London, Canada, on November 30, 1843. At a very early age he moved with his parents to Cherry Valley, Ill., where he grew to young manhood. When the war broke out he enlisted in Company H, 58th Regiment, Illinois Volunteers Infantry, as First Lieutenant and served almost five years, taking part in many famous battles. He was mustered out in honorable discharge at Montgomery, Ala., on April 11, 1866. For the past fifteen years he has been Quarter Master of the local G.A.R. Post and he has in turn honorably filled nearly all the offices in that order. At the close of the war he located in Illinois City, Ill., engaging in the drug business. At that place he was married on March 13, 1873, to MISS ADDIE MCPHERSON, whose brother H.M. from the same city was present Saturday at the last sad rites. In 1873 MR. MANNING and wife moved to Chariton where he engaged in the mercantile business for several years. His wife was called home in 1879, twenty-six years ago. Of their union three children remain to mourn the father's death, LEONARD JR., FRANK and ADDIE, all of this city. But one brother survives him, ELI MANNING, now residing at New Castle, Wash., who sent most loving messages but found it impossible to be present at the funeral. A number of years ago the family moved to Pawnee County, Kas., where the deceased organized the schools and was for four years county superintendent. Later they returned to Chariton where he served the county most faithfully as county auditor for five years. For the past ten or twelve years he has been Justice of the Peace in connection with the abstract business. LEONARD MANNING was a man who was quiet in his demeanor but possessed a character that was unimpeachable. He stood for all that was good and ennobling and was ever ready to lend a hand in a worthy cause. He was always pleasant, kind and considerate and his friends were numbered by his acquaintances. By his death the community has sustained a great loss. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "A Beautiful and Useful Life is Finished." Iseminger Post, No. 18, Grand Army of the Republic, hereby records its profound sorrow at the death of Comrade Leonard Manning, late of Co. H, 58 Illinois Infantry Volunteers, which occurred at his home in Chariton, Iowa, March 7th, 1906. For many years Comrade Manning has been the efficient Quarter Master of this Post, and has ever been diligent and faithful to its interests. We shall always remember him as a comrade wise in council, and we will cherish his memory for his genial and loving companionship. And now that the "silver cord is loosed and the golden bowl broken at the fountain" we will ever mourn as we wait in vain to hear his genial voice and as we view his vacant desk never more to be filled by him. His memory will be kindly cherished by the members of this Post for his generous fraternity, his unselfish charity for all, and for his intense loyalty to his country's flag. Resolved, that this memorial be spread upon our minutes and that a copy be given to his family. Com. -- THOMAS GAY, S. SWIFT, WARREN S. DUNGAN. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 2, 2004 [email protected]