The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 1, 1906 Last evening at the home of the bride's parents in Pleasant Township, occurred the marriage of MISS ANNA M. MCDONNELL and MR. W.B. DUNSHEE. The contracting parties represent two of Lucas County's most respected families and themselves are highly esteemed by all who know them. Both have untarnished reputations and by their strict integrity and upright character have won the admiration of all. They expect to go to housekeeping on a farm near Oakley. This evening they will be tendered a reception at the home of the groom's parents, MR. and MRS. T.M. DUNSHEE in English Township. The Leader joins the innumerable friends in extending sincere congratulations and in the wish that their married life may prove to be one long dream of happiness. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 30, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 8, 1906 MR. EUGENE W. LEAMON was born near Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio, October 22, 1832, and died at his home near Russell, Iowa, on February 28, 1906, aged 73 years, 4 months and 6 days. When a boy he removed with his parents to Des Moines County, Iowa; and in 1863 he located in Lucas County, where he has since resided. He was married on April 12, 1866, to MISS MINERVA J. MCKINLEY. To this union was born one child, MISS ALLIE LEAMON. He united with the Trinity Evangelical Church in Washington Township, in 1882, and remained a faithful member of the same until the time of his death. He leaves two brothers, MR. JAMES LEAMON, and MR. T.B. LEAMON of Hutchison, Kansas, a wife, one daughter, and many friends to mourn his loss. In early life he had the trials of the pioneer, and in later years has been a patient uncomplaining sufferer from bodily ailments. A kind father, a loving husband, and a worthy neighbor has gone from our midst. The funeral services were held at the home on March 2nd, conducted by Rev. Chas. Pickford, and were largely attended, and interment was made in the Russell Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 30, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 1, 1906 Last evening at the library of the Christian Church occurred the wedding ceremony that united the lives of MR. CHARLES O. ABRAHAMSON and MISS CYNTHIA MILLER, both of English Township. The ceremony was performed by Mr. C.F. Ward, Minister for the Chariton Christian Church. Only a small company was present. The bride wore a dress of changeable brown silk. The groom wore the conventional black. The groom is a young man of worth and industry and one of Lucas County's successful young farmers. The bride has been raised in Chariton. She was educated here and at Drake University in Des Moines. She has taught several terms of school and was one of our county's most successful teachers. By her modesty, culture and training she is well equipped to preside over the newly made home. The newly married couple will live in English Township and their prospects give evidence of a life of happiness and usefulness. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 30, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 1, 1906 Today, March 1, 1906, at high noon at the home of the bride's parents in the northeast part of the city, occurred the marriage of MISS ELLEN DORSEY and MR. GUY CULVER. To the strains of the wedding march executed by Mrs. C.S. McKinley of Russell, the bridal couple took their places while Rev. F.B. Palmer of the Baptist Church, pronounced the impressive words which made them man and wife. The bride was attired in a becoming gown of cream colored mohair and the groom wore the conventional black. At the conclusion of the ceremony and after congratulations had been proffered, an elegant dinner, consisting of the choicest viands of the season, was served. This occasion was also the 25th wedding anniversary of the bride's parents. The bride is the only child of MR. and MRS. JOE V. DORSEY and was born and reared in Chariton. She comes from one of our very best families and is an estimable young lady, refined and of a retiring disposition. She is the kind of a young woman who is calculated to make home happy. The groom is a son of MR. and MRS. JOS. CULVER of Cedar Township and is a young man who is highly regarded for his many sterling qualities. He is upright and industrious and in every way worthy of his bride. At present he is in the employ of Wm. Baxter. The worthy couple have the hearty congratulations of a host of warm friends in which the Leader joins, and also in the wish that their pathway through life may be strewn with the choicest blessings. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 30, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 1, 1906 JOSIAH FULFORD SPRAGUE was born in Derbyshire, England, Dec. 25, 1844, and died at Russell, Iowa, Feb. 27, 1906. His father, JAMES SPRAGUE, died in Vermont in 1852 of a disease to which the subject of this sketch has just succumbed. In 1857 with his widowed mother, two brothers and one sister, he came to Sheffield, Ill., at the solicitation of another brother named JAMES, who had accompanied the father to this country at an earlier date. All of those mentioned except one brother, have preceded him to rest. During the war of the rebellion he served his adopted country by enlisting in the 139th Ill. Infantry. In 1871 he came to Russell and in company with his brother, DR. T. SPRAGUE, established a pharmacy, remaining in that business until relieved by death. From early manhood until this time, his life has been to those who knew him, an open book. September 16, 1874, he was united in marriage to ANN E. WILSON. To this union six children were born, four of whom, with their widowed mother, survive him. They are NINA, PERCY, FERN and MARY, and one grandchild, LOUISE GOOD. Funeral services were held at the family residence, Thursday at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. Stote and orders of the I.O.O.F. and Masonic. Interment was made in the Russell Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 30, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 1, 1906 THOS. R. WILLIAMS of Lucas died at the home of his daughter, MRS. MAGGIE WILLIAMS, in Cleveland yesterday morning at 1:30 o'clock, with heart failure. He had been ill but a few days and his death was entirely unexpected and was a great shock to his family and friends. He was preparing to move to Missouri and his household goods had been shipped and his children had gone to that place, but he was suffering with asthma and with his wife had concluded to spend a few days with his married daughter before moving. His severe sufferings had weakened his heart and on Tuesday night he had a sinking spell from which he never rallied. The funeral services will probably be held tomorrow afternoon. Deceased was born in Wales in May, 1845. When quite young he came with his parents to the United States and resided for some time in Pennsylvania and later in Illinois. He was married there to ELLEN PERRY who survives him. They came to Lucas about thirty years ago and that place has since been their home. He served his country faithfully during the Civil War and at the close received an honorable discharge. He was the father of seven children, all of whom are living and with the mother have the sincere sympathy of innumerable friends in their great sorrow. MR. WILLIAMS was honest and upright in all his dealings and possessed a kind and pleasant disposition that won for him friends of all with whom he came in contact and his death will be sincerely mourned. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 29, 2004 [email protected] *Interesting that his 'married daughter's' name is WILLIAMS also... Suppose this is another typo? Anyone know?

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 1, 1906 JAMES C. BOSTON was born in Wood County, Ohio, July 1, 1840, and died at his home in Lucas, February 22, 1906, aged 65 years, 7 months and 21 days. In infancy his parents moved to Washington County, Iowa, where he grew to manhood and was married to MARY L. LEWIS at Brighton, August 18, 1860. Two years later he enlisted for service in the lst Iowa Cavalry. He served about 15 months and was discharged for disabilities. In 1869 he moved his family to Liberty Center, Warren County, where he farmed for many years, and until his removal to Lucas. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 29, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 1, 1906 MARRIAGE LICENSES: ROBT. L. KIRTON, 29 to MINA PEARL SHOUNKWILER, 20. CHAS. O. ABRAHAMSON, 29 to CYNTHIA MILLER, 21. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 29, 2004 [email protected]

Hi All: Well, I had to get your attention first, to ask if anyone was related to MARGARET M. (BURNS) KITSELMAN... In checking, Deborah found there is no Mergo County, Ohio. No Mergo Co. in IN, or PA........ I found Margaret Burns in 1860, living in Wayne Co., IN with the Mendenhall family at the age of 15. Also found John C. Kitselman a few houses away, living with his parents at the age of 17. Don't know why Margaret was living with this family; but can only find that she was born in Ohio (doesn't give the county..) Any ideas?? I'm sure this was a typo.. Nancee -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, February 22, 1906 MRS. MARGARET M. KITSELMAN died at her home in this city on Wednesday evening, February 14, 1906, at 10:30 o'clock, after an illness of several weeks with asthma and heart trouble. Largely attended funeral services conducted by Rev. W.S. McCullagh were held at the Presbyterian Church on Saturday morning at ten o'clock, after which interment took place in the Chariton Cemetery. MARGARET MAHALA BURNS was born in Mergo County, Ohio, on August 27, 1847. She was married in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, on November 16, 1869, to JOHN C. KITSELMAN who passed away in this city on June 14, 1897. They were the parents of seven children, one of whom died in infancy. Those who survive are MRS. ETTA KIMSEY of this city, ALBERT and EDGAR of Wheatland, North Dakota, FRANK of Rawlins, Wyo., ALFRED of Peoria, Ill., and WILLMER of Galesburg, Ill.

Hi everybody, David and Nancee, thank you very much for your kind words. Spreading Nancee's work even further I feel has helped people tremendously to find direction in their research even if it is a little tid-bit. And some of those can be worth a little gold mine. To the genealogy genie, you are simply amazing and your zeal to help everyone is truly awsome and admirable. Participation is the key and I see it working at this site, nice. Deborah

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 8, 1906 "A MOTHER" has an able and well written criticism in another part of this paper. The Leader has always been an advocate of a single standard of morals, for the rich and poor, in the church and in politics -- in every department of life. No system should be tolerated that gives immunity to anyone on account of wealth, social standing or profession. This should also hold good with regard to the sexes. That which is a trespass in one should be in another. But that which our lady contributor complains of is too true. Where two persons are equally guilty the man is condoned and the woman condemned. Who is responsible for this condition? This is a delicate subject but let it be discussed with no mock modesty. Men as a rule do not place as high a regard on personal virtue as do women. But when it comes to the opposite sex they demand a higher standard than they are willing to give or even the purer sex demands. Now isn't this true? When a woman fails she is frowned upon by her sex while the author of her disgrace is too often countenanced and restored to their society. This is because she places a higher stress on personal virtue and is a fault to the extent that she does not demand as high a standard for the masculine sex as she does for herself. And the masculine sex is in fault to the extent that it demands a higher virtue than it is willing to give. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee September 28, 2004

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 8, 1906 "TWO SINNERS" ~ ~ ~ There was a man, it was said one time, Who went astray in his youthful prime. Can the brain keep cool and the heart keep quiet When the blood is a river that is running riot? And boys will be boys, the old folks say And the man is the better who's had his day. The sinner reformed; and the preacher told, Of the prodigal son who came back to the fold. And the Christian people threw open the door, With a warmer welcome than ever before; Wealth and honor were his to command, And a spotless woman gave him her hand; The world strewed their pathway with blossoms abloom, Crying "God bless lady, and God bless groom!" There was a maiden who went astray In the golden dawn of her life's young day; She had more passion and heart than head, And she followed fondly where fond love led; And love unchecked is a dangerous guide To wander at will by a fair girl's side. The woman repented and turned from sin, But no door opened to let her in; The preacher prayed that she might be forgiven, But told her to look for mercy -- in Heaven. For this is the law of the earth we know That the woman is stoned while the man may go, A brave man wedded her after all; But the world said frowning, "We shall not call." -- A MOTHER. (poem written by Ella Wheeler Wilcox) To Be Continued . . . "A Mother". -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee September 28, 2004

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 8, 1906 "JUSTICE TO THE SEXES" ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Chariton, Iowa, March 4, 1906. Mr. H.W. Gittinger: When I read the article in your paper, headed "An Unwelcome Revelation," my heart cried out within me "why was it printed?" Had there not been enough said? Did your publication do any good? I think not. For when the man conceerned in such cases is made to suffer, by law, equal to what the woman suffers in the flesh, to say nothing of the finger of scorn, then and not until then will such crime cease. For while the wronged one spoken of in your paper, went down into the valley and the shadow, and her young life swayed in the balance, where was the man? Possibly seeking another victim to rob of her virtue. For this is the law of the earth we know. The woman is stoned while the man may go. It is a sad fact that too few of us try to follow the example of our Savior, set forth in the eighth chapter of John. It is also true that the public is too silent toward the sins of the sons and too cruel and severe with the erring girl; many is the fallen one who perhaps has longed to turn back to the straight path and begin life anew; but because it has been taught down the ages that no amount of repentance could redeem her, and no helping hand was reached out to her, no kind word spoken, she has not dared turn back, but hastened on, in sin; and yet she has as good right, if she will reform, to a future as wife and mother as the man has to be husband and father. I question if motherhood was justly termed a curse; for to become a mother should bring out all that is noble and tender in a woman, and might be an opportunity to redeem the fallen one. For I believe God opens the hearts of some with the pickaxe of love while with others he uses the crowbar of a mighty justice. I do not write this because I believe in winking at sin or wish to keep evil deeds in the dark, but as you could do ! nothing to lift the girl from the depths to which she had fallen, why did you publish her shame? Far better that space in your paper would have looked, if filled with that poem written by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, entitled "Two Sinners." To Be Continued . . ."Two Sinners". -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee September 28, 2004

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 1, 1906 Here is another example wherein the necessity of parental surveillance of daughters is shown -- and for that matter "Where is my wandering boy tonight?" Parents can not be too careful in this respect, and withal sometimes accidents happen in the best regulated families -- but without that care the hazards are increased. We print this, not as a morsel of sensation, but that the facts may be known, as the flying rumors are varying. The names are suppressed as not necessary to the moral as well as a consideration for the feelings of those who are deep in humility. On last Tuesday a young girl of 17, of previous excellent reputed character attended her classes in the Chariton public school. To all appearances she was as the virgin of purity. On the following morning she became a mother. Her innocence consisted only in the sense of her shame. While the family were at breakfast she went into a closet and alone there suffered the curse of motherhood. When found she was in an exhausted state, almost insensible on a low bed in an adjoining room. She at first denied her guilt but later the evidence was found where she had made an attempt to conceal. It survived two days only, which perhaps is well, for it will not now be a reproach to its mother's youthful indiscretion, but be it said to her credit there was no attempt at violence to blot out the creature of her shame. This is a sad case but forget it. Remember only that youth needs to be protected from each other and that virtue once lost cannot be reclaimed at will. To Be Continued . . ."Justice to the Sexes." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee September 28, 2004 *I'll withhold my comments...

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, February 22, 1906 MR. C.F. SARGENT of Ord, Neb., and MRS. MAEDORA B. WILLIAMS of Lacona, were married in this city on Monday afternoon, Feb. 19, 1906, at 2:30 o'clock at the office of Justice Leonard Manning, who performed the ceremony. They expect to go to Ord, Neb. in a few days where they will reside. The groom is a stock dealer and at persent has a car load of horses at this place which he will dispose of at a sale. He has a number of relatives in the vicinity of Lacona and is spoken of as a man of industry and splendid character. The bride has lived in Lacona for many years and is held in high esteem. The Leader joins their many friends in extending congratulations and good wishes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 28, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, February 22, 1906 MR. LOCKARD DISMORE and MISS EVA BARLOW, both of Des Moines, were quietly married in this city on Monday forenoon, Feb. 19, 1906, at 11:30 o'clock at the office of Justice Leonard Manning, who performed the ceremony. The groom is a son of MR. and MRS. ELI DISMORE of this city and the bride is a daughter of MRS. LILLIE FERGUSON, until recently of Chariton. The Leader joins the friends in extending congratulations and good wishes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 28, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, February 22, 1906 MARRIAGE LICENSES: Since our last report Clerk Carpenter has granted marriage licenses to the following parties: E.B. MILNES, 22 to NELLIE S. WILTSEY, 19. ELMER DIDIER, 23 to ROSA HOLMAN, 18. GEO. RYAN, 21 to BERTHA CHURCHILL, 20. A.S. ANDRES, 22 to L.M. DE LAY, 20. CHARLIE PLOWS, 19 to RHODA HALEY, 19. L. DISMORE, 22 to EVA BARLOW, 17. C.F. SARGENT, 48 to MAEDORA B. WILLIAMS, 37. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 28, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, February 22, 1906 Some time since FRED GOLTRY, of Cedar Township, took an examination for the railroad mail service. He recently received an order to come to Chicago and report for service, leaving here on the first of the week. The order came in rather an inopportune time as he had a month yet of school at LaGrange, where he is the pedagogue in charge, besides having some pre-arranged farm operations on hand. However, he has made arrangements and will try the civil service business for the present, at least. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 28, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, February 22, 1906 Relatives in this city have received word announcing the sudden death of FRANK CLARK at his home in San Francisco, Cal. on Sunday, Feb. 12. Deceased was a son of MRS. CURTIS CLARK and a brother of MRS. JOHN BECKER. He resided in Chariton many years ago and his old time friends will learn of his death with deep regret. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 28, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, February 22, 1906 MRS. MARGARET M. KITSELMAN died at her home in this city on Wednesday evening, February 14, 1906, at 10:30 o'clock, after an illness of several weeks with asthma and heart trouble. Largely attended funeral services conducted by Rev. W.S. McCullagh were held at the Presbyterian Church on Saturday morning at ten o'clock, after which interment took place in the Chariton Cemetery. MARGARET MAHALA BURNS was born in Mergo County, Ohio, on August 27, 1847. She was married in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, on November 16, 1869, to JOHN C. KITSELMAN who passed away in this city on June 14, 1897. They were the parents of seven children, one of whom died in infancy. Those who survive are MRS. ETTA KIMSEY of this city, ALBERT and EDGAR of Wheatland, North Dakota, FRANK of Rawlins, Wyo., ALFRED of Peoria, Ill., and WILLMER of Galesburg, Ill. MRS. KITSELMAN had been an active member of the Presbyterian Church for sixteen years and was a faithful, devoted worker. She possessed a kind and pleasant disposition and her friends were numbered by her acquaintances. Her death is sincerely mourned and the sorrowing children have the sympathy of the entire community. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 28, 2004 [email protected]