I think it's time for me to put my fingers to bed -- I see that I have misspelled some of the names; so I will change them and re-send. Apologies -- Nancee

Hello Nancee, DAve, et al, Was just wondering how long they've canned oysters. Typed in Google.com for History of Canning, oysters. Several sites came up, basically: "...Thomas Kensett, who emigrated to the United States, established the first U.S. canning facility for oysters, meats, fruits and vegetables in New York in 1812. More than 50 years later, Louis Pasteur provided the explanation for canning's effectiveness when he was able to demonstrate that the growth of microorganisms is the cause of food spoilage. ..." With the development of the railroad from east to west [see my earlier info about LaGrange], perhaps getting oysters to the we st was doable.... esp. if canned. :-) Don't know about local food tastes ... but many folks were from families born raised, migrated from eastern states, esp. Chesapeke Bay &- surrounding states such as: VA, Maryland, NC. Perhaps they had an acquired taste for oysters. :-) Checked "oysters to Iowa" -- one web site selling old advertising labels for canned oysters. One has in it's description: " Sewansecott one gallon can; The can wa spacked in Va. for a Iowa fish company; The can has some paint loss in the front ." [ Check out this at: http://pages.tias.com/140/InventoryPage/4707/1.html ] I didn't look at each one, but in general, it appears the canned oysters came from VA and MD. That might explain how they got from the ocean to Iowa -- canned -- in gallon cans no less. What else did folks like to eat those days Lucas Co., ?? Mary Beth in Wisconsin Mary Beth in Wisconsin On 25.09.2004 at 17:46:08, <[email protected]> wrote: > Nancee,> > My dad, from rural Russell, always loved fried oysters. We > frequently had them on Sunday evenings. (Now, I like mine raw.....) I'm told that my great-grandfather's favorite Sunday dinner (mid-day) was canned salmon! In an area of > culinary riches like Lucas County! I guess we all like "exotic" > foods. By the way, it is interesting that little Russell had two restaurants worthy of being a destination on a sleigh ride.> > Dave Werts > > > ==== IALUCAS Mailing List ==== > David, [email protected]: Lucas County List Administrator, > Website Coordinator, Lucas County IA Genweb - > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ialucas/Main.htm > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new > Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > >

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, February 8, 1906 'ORIGINAL NOTICE' In the district court of Iowa in and for Lucas county. WILLIAM WINSLOW, Senior, Plaintiff vs. ELIZABETH JAMES, --- JAMES, her husband, CURTIS H. JAMES, --- JAMES his wife, CALEB JAMES and --- JAMES his wife, JULIA JAMES, CORCAS JAMES, CAROLINE CULBERTSON and EDWIN CULBERTSON, ELIZABETH M.J. MUSSELLMAN and DAIUS MUSSELLMAN, ROBERT JAMES and --- JAMES his wife, and the unknown heirs of CALEB JAMES, Senior deceased, MILTON HILLING and --- HILLING his wife, JAMES SUTFIN, JOHN H. SUTFIN, J.P. SHAFER and --- SHAFER his wife, AARON BYRAM and AMANDA J. BRYAM, MR. MARION VANNOY, HUGHES, DAVIS & COMPANY, THOMAS DAVIS AND --- DAVIS, SOLON C. BRAMWELL and --- BRAMWELL his wife, --- DAVIS and --- DAVIS his wife, and --- HUGHES and --- HUGHES his wife, JOSHUA W. HUGHES, S.H. RICE, ELIA WHITE, MARY E. HUNT, MARY E. SUMMERS, ELIJAH SUMMERS, JAMES SUMMERS, --- SUMMERS his wife, WILLIAM H. SUMMERS and --- SUMMERS, his wife, MARY J. SUMMERS and ---her husband, MARTIN H. SUMMERS and --- SUMMERS his wife, S.J. WORK and ---WORK his wife, REBECCA M. ! SMITH, ELIZABETH BERKEY and WILLIAM M. BERKEY, husband, and R.M. HUNT, C.E. and THOMAS E. STURGEON, their heirs, their unknown heirs; and all persons claiming by, through or under them defendants and the unknown claimants of all of the above named defendants to the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section thirty, and te northeast quarter of the northwest quarter and the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section thirty-one, all in township seventy-two north, range twenty-three west of the 5th, P.M. Lucas County, Iowa. Defendants. To the foregoing named defendants and each of them named in the foregoing caption and to each one named in the body of this notice. You are hereby notified that there is now on file in the office of the clerk of the district court of Lucas County, Iowa, a petition of the WILLIAM WINLSLOW, Senior, claiming of you the quieting of the title of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter, section thirty, and the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter, and the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter, section thirty-one, township seventy-two, range twenty-three, Lucas County, Iowa, for the following reasons towit: That the said plaintiff is the absolute owner of said land and that he cannot find the addresses or whereabouts of any of said defendants, their heirs or the unknown defendants and that as to the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter, the defendants claim that a deed made on the 29th day of January, 1858, of said lands to one MILTON HILLING, see book "D" page 424. Lucas County records, for the reason that the wife of CURTIS H. JAMES did not join them in said deed or that said CURTIS H. and CALEB JAMES was married or single and that JULIA and DORCAS JAMES have never parted with the title to said lands, and that it does not show that EDWIN and CAROLINE CULBERTSON, DARIUS and ELIZABETH M.J. MUSSELLMAN were husbands and wives at the date thereof or whether ROBERT JAMES was married or single at the date of said deed or that the said ELIZABETH JAMES was married or single at the date thereof, plaintiff states that ELIZABETH JAMES, CURTIS H. CALEB, JULIA, DORCAS, CAROLINE CULB! ERTSON, EDWIN CULBERTSON, ELIZABETH M.J. and DARIUS MUSSELLMAN, ROBERT JAMES, JOSEPH and MARY ANN JEWETT, LORENZO and CATHARINE M. JAMES were all the children and heirs at law of CALEB JAMES who died intestate before the date of said deed. And that MILTON HILLING when he conveyed said lands who was one of plaintiff's grantors on March 3, 1858, to one ELIZABETH BERKEY was a single person competent to convey and that defendant, ELIZABETH BERKEY, who was one of plaintiff's grantors last above stated or her heirs has never parted to the title to said land, the plaintiff says that their claims were cut out by a deed made by the sheriff of Lucas County to said lands to JAMES SUTFIN, November 7, 1859, and that said SUTFIN has never parted with the title to said lands but plaintiff says that he made a deed to one J.P. SHAFER and wife to said lands between November 3, 1859, and Nov. 8, 1864, and that said deed was lost and never recorded. And that the defendants, AARON and AMANDA J. BRYAM conveyed said land on the 28th day of February, 1870, to one MARION VANNOY and it does not appear that they were husband and wife at the time but plaintiff says they were and competent to convey and that said defendant, MARION VANNOY, to whom said land was conveyed on the 28th day of February, 1870, has never parted with the title thereto neither he nor his heirs, plaintiff says that said title was quited in Lucas County when its treasurer conveyed the same for non payment of taxes on the 6th day of November, 1874, to one T.E. STURGEON, one of plaintiff's grantors. And that T.E. STURGEON conveyed the said land on the 8th day of September, 1880 to (?) defendant's grantors, ISAAC D. HAINES and SOLOMON H. SHROVER as THOMAS E. STURGEON and that the said THOMAS E. and the said T.E. STURGEON was at the time one and the same person. Plaintiff further states as to the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section thirty-one of the above lands that defendants, HUGHES, DAVIS & COMPANY, became the grantee of this land from A.H. PICKERING, Oct. 26, 1857, and on the 8th day of June, 1859, defendants, THOMAS DAVIS and wife and SOLON C. BRAMWELL and wife conveyed said land to JOSHUA W. HUGHES but there is nothing to show that said DAVIS, BRAMWELL and HUGHES constituted the entire form of said HUGHES, DAVIS & COMPANY but plaintiff says that said grantors and said grantee HUGHES did constitute said firm of HUGHES, DAVIS & COMPANY and their entire interest was conveyed by said HUGHES on the 15th day of May, 1876, to ELLA BAYLISS, one of plaintiff's grantors. That the defendants, S. RICE, when he conveyed said land on December 20, 1880, did not state whether he was a single or married man, but plaintiff says he was a single man and competent to convey said land on said date to one CHARLES ZOFFKA. That as to the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section thirty-one of the above described lands that defendant, ELIAS WHITE, when he conveyed said lands to one R.P. WINEGAR on the 15th day of March, 1856, did not state whether he was a single or married person but plaintiff says that he was single at the time and competent to convey. Plaintiff further states that the defendant, ELIJAH SUMMERS, became the grantee of said land from THOMAS E. HURSEY, 3lst day of March, 1860, and died intestate owning the same and it does not appear that his wife, MARY E. SUMMERS, JAMES, WILLIAM H., MARY J., and MARTIN B. SUMMERS were his only children and heirs at law, but plaintiff said they were, that it afterwards appears that MARY E. SUMMERS afterward intermarried with one HUNT and that she afterward procured an order of court and conveyed the same by deed of said lands to one ASA N. CALLAHAN on February 27, 1867, and signed the same personally and that her husband did not join her therein and that no guardian ad litem was ever appointed for the children, and that said acknowledgement was taken by one A.M. HOOD, a supposed Justice of the Peace. Plaintiff says that the right and title of said MARY E. and --- HUNT, her husband, JAMES, WILLIAM H., MARY J. and MARTIN B. SUMMERS, they being the sole heirs of the said ELIJAH ! SUMMERS that their right and title thereto are barred by the statutes of limitation having run for more than thirty years. That the defendant ORESTUS LATHROP, to whom was conveyed said land June 20, 1877 by one ASA N. CALLAHAN except by quiet title proceedings and decree signed Aug. 8, 1891 and that the said proceedings to quiet title was irregular and void. Plaintiff says that in quieting the title in said LATHROP his known and unknown heirs are hereby forever barred by the statute of limitations, plaintiff further says that it appears that a mortgage given to A.N. CALLAHAN as shown in Book "H" page 243, mortgage records of Lucas County on July 20, 1877 and assigned to S.J. WORK re-assigned to one J.A. BROWN and claimed and re-assigned by one REBECCA M. SMITH, all defendants, the foreclosure of the same is barred by the statutes of limitations for the reason that the same is paid and asking the court to have the same duly cancelled. The plaintiff further prays the court that his title to the said above described land be fully quieted in him against the right, title and interest of all the defendants, their heirs and unknown heirs, unknown defendants and claimants, the names of whom are contained in the caption and in the body of this notice, that unless you appear and defend on or before noon of the second day of the next term of the district court to be begun and holden at Chariton, Iowa, on the 19th day of March, 1906, default will be entered against you and judgment rendered thereon. -- WILL R. BARGER Attorney for Plaintiff. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 25, 2004 [email protected] * I think this just about lists everybody in Lucas County - WHEW!! Thought you might find one of yours in this...

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, February 8, 1906 The many friends throughout the county, of EDWARD ARNOLD of Benton Township, will greatly regret to learn of his death which occurred at his home on Friday morning, February 2, 1906, at 1:30 o'clock, after an illness of several weeks with dropsy and heart trouble. Largely attended funeral services, conducted by Rev. Blackburn, were held at the Salem Church on Sunday morning at eleven o'clock after which interment took place in the Salem Cemetery. EDWARD ARNOLD was born in Concord, Muskingum County, Ohio, on August 6, 1832. In the spring of 1855 he came to Iowa, locating in Marion County, near Newbern. He enlisted in the Army in August, 1862, and served until the close of the war when he received an honorable discharge. He was a member of Company G, 48th Iowa Infantry. In the spring of 1856 he was married at Knoxville to SOPHIA BARNHART, who survives him. They were the parents of eight children, seven of whom are living. They are MANDEVILLE and JAMES, MRS. WILL HOLMES and MRS. GREER REDLINGSHAFER of Benton Township, MORRIS of Humeston, MRS. HATTIE REDLINGSHAFER of Des Moines and MRS. DILLIE JOHNSON of Kirksville, Mo. One daughter, MRS. GEO. SMITH, died a few years ago. In 1872 MR. ARNOLD and family moved to Benton Township, this county, and that place has since been their home. Deceased was one of our most progressive and thrifty farmers and was highly regarded by all who knew him. He was honest and upright in all his dealings and possessed a kind and pleasant disposition. These characteristics, coupled with his generous nature and willing hand in time of trouble won for him innumerable friends who mourn his death sincerely, and who extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved relatives. MR. ARNOLD is also survived by two brothers and three sisters, S.S. ARNOLD of this city, DAVID of Des Moines, MRS. LUCY PARKER of Omaha, Neb., MRS. LAVINA HUNTER and MRS. MARY E. BONEBRAKE of Lewisburg, Oregon. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 25, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, February 8, 1906 MRS. ALICE E. CURRY, wife of W.S. CURRY, passed peacefully away at her home in this city on Thursday, February 1, 1906, at the age of 33 years, 6 months and 15 days, after an illness of over two months with toxemia poisoning, caused by liver and stomach trouble. All that loving hands and medical skill could do was done to restore her to health but all was of no avail and after intense suffering she entered into eternal rest. ALICE E. MARKHAM was born in the State of Wisconsin, July 16, 1872. At 12 years of age she removed with the family to Thomas County, Kansas, growing to young womanhood there. She was married at Norton, Kansas, Dec. 5, 1894, to MR. W.S. CURRY. To this union was born one child, HAZEL, aged 10 years, who with the husband are thus left bereaved -- the one of a kind and loving mother, the other of a faithful and loving wife. She is also survived by one sister, MRS. STELLA WYGANT of Moscow, Idaho, who was unable to be present at the last sad rites. In early girlhood deceased united with the Christian Church and was always a zealous and faithful servant of the Master. She and her husband came to Chariton, Iowa, in Dec., 1895, where she has since resided. She, during these years, has been one of the most faithful members of the Christian Church here, and a valued worker in the church and aid society. The many, many inquiries and messages of cheer during her last sickness and concourse of sympathizing friends bear evidence of the esteem in which she was held by all who knew her. The real fruit of such a pure and womanly life can be known only at the harvest home of the angel reapers. Funeral services were held Saturday forenoon from the home, conducted by Mr. C.F. Ward, Minister for the Christian Church. Interment was in the Chariton Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 25, 2004 [email protected]

Well, since I'm on the subject -- I'll embarrass myself and say that when we lived in Colorado (for 20 years), Rocky Mountain Oysters were all the rage with the guys!! Those poor turkeys.. -- uh, I don't mean the guys.......... My first attempt to eat oysters was in Louisiana, and I ordered them deep fried. All the 'real' men ate the oysters on the half shell, letting them slide down their throats, and quickly (and I do mean quickly...) chased them with beer. I think they just pretended to like them, as they didn't have a chance to taste them anyway.. I'm such a wimp.... Give me cheesecake any time!!! Nancee ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, September 25, 2004 5:45 PM Subject: [IALUCAS] Re: LOCAL NEWS - 11 Jan 1906 > > In a message dated 9/25/04 10:01:20 AM, [email protected] writes: > > > I am an Iowa native -- however, we didn't eat oysters that I can remember. > > > Nancee, > > My dad, from rural Russell, always loved fried oysters. We frequently had > them on Sunday evenings. (Now, I like mine raw.....) I'm told that my > great-grandfather's favorite Sunday dinner (mid-day) was canned salmon! In an area of > culinary riches like Lucas County! I guess we all like "exotic" foods. By the > way, it is interesting that little Russell had two restaurants worthy of > being a destination on a sleigh ride. > > Dave Werts > > > ==== IALUCAS Mailing List ==== > David, [email protected]: Lucas County List Administrator, > Website Coordinator, Lucas County IA Genweb - http://www.rootsweb.com/~ialucas/Main.htm > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > >

Gosh, Dave, I just assumed these were 'raw' - perhaps canned oysters.. I like deep fried oysters, but raw - OH MY GOSH... Thanks for your note! Always, Nancee ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, September 25, 2004 5:45 PM Subject: [IALUCAS] Re: LOCAL NEWS - 11 Jan 1906 > > In a message dated 9/25/04 10:01:20 AM, [email protected] writes: > > > I am an Iowa native -- however, we didn't eat oysters that I can remember. > > > Nancee, > > My dad, from rural Russell, always loved fried oysters. We frequently had > them on Sunday evenings. (Now, I like mine raw.....) I'm told that my > great-grandfather's favorite Sunday dinner (mid-day) was canned salmon! In an area of > culinary riches like Lucas County! I guess we all like "exotic" foods. By the > way, it is interesting that little Russell had two restaurants worthy of > being a destination on a sleigh ride. > > Dave Werts > > > ==== IALUCAS Mailing List ==== > David, [email protected]: Lucas County List Administrator, > Website Coordinator, Lucas County IA Genweb - http://www.rootsweb.com/~ialucas/Main.htm > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > >

In a message dated 9/25/04 10:01:20 AM, [email protected] writes: > I am an Iowa native -- however, we didn't eat oysters that I can remember. > Nancee, My dad, from rural Russell, always loved fried oysters. We frequently had them on Sunday evenings. (Now, I like mine raw.....) I'm told that my great-grandfather's favorite Sunday dinner (mid-day) was canned salmon! In an area of culinary riches like Lucas County! I guess we all like "exotic" foods. By the way, it is interesting that little Russell had two restaurants worthy of being a destination on a sleigh ride. Dave Werts

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, February 1, 1906 CHARLES F. GARTIN, one of the best known and most highly respected residents of this county, passed away at his home in Chariton on Tuesday morning, January 30, 1906, at six o'clock, after an extended illness with kidney and heart trouble. While his death was not unexpected yet it was a severe blow to his family and friends and has cast a gloom over the entire community. Funeral services under the auspices of the Masonic order will be held at the family residence on Court Street tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at two o'clock, and the sermon will be preached by Rev. F.B. Palmer. The G.A.R. and the M.W.A. orders, of which he was a prominent member, will also attend in a body. CHARLES F. GARTIN, son of MR. and MRS. FELIX GARTIN, deceased, was born in Fulton County, Indiana, on August 2, 1848. With his parents he came to Iowa in the fall of 1858, locating in Benton Township, where he grew to manhood. During the Civil War, when the call was issued for 100 day men, he enlisted in the cause and served until the close of the war when he was honorably discharged. On October 22, 1881, he was united in marriage to MISS LILLIE EAKIN, who survives him. Two children, MRS. FERN WHITE and Master CHARLES KEITH GARTIN of this city are also living. One son, HARLEY, was drowned on July 4, 1898. MR. GARTIN was elected Sheriff of Lucas County in 1890 and served in that capacity for three consecutive terms, a period of six years. He was a careful, capable official and every duty was faithfully performed. He was honest and upright in all his dealings and won the regard of all with whom he came in contact. He possessed a kind and generous disposition and always had a pleasant word for everyone. His death is greatly deplored, and in their overwhelming bereavement the sorrowing relatives have the deepest sympathy of the entire community. Besides his wife and two children he is also survived by two sisters and three brothers; MRS. N.E. WILSON of this city, MRS. W.P. BROWN of Garden Grove, ANDERSON GARTIN of Danbury, Neb., GEORGE of Mt. Ayr, and AL B. of Liberal, Kas. His parents died on February 8th and 12th, 1901. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 25, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, February 1, 1906 LUCAS LEDGER ITEMS: MISS LAURA KNOTTS went to Russell yesterday to organize a class in elocution. The lady has exceptional talent in this line of work, which, combined with a long and special course of training, has made of her one of the leading elocutionists in Iowa. J.D. BEAMAN, C.D. WILLIAMS, N.F. BAKER and W.E. ROWE are practicing horseback riding praparatory for their spring trip to Old Mexico. Of course there is a certain unpleasantness about being "dumped off" in this mud but they prefer it to the chances of leveling down the frozen road. MRS. MARGARET and LOUISA MUNDELL, south of town, were called to Cambria to see their sister, MRS. EZRA CANFIELD, who is reported in a very dangerous condition, the first of the week. MRS. CANFIELD formerly lived in Union Township and her many friends will regret very much to hear the sad news. Died at her home in Otter Creek Township Wednesday, Jan. 24th, MRS. FRANK BAKER, aged 25 years, after an illness of several months with complication of diseases. She leaves a husband and three small children to mourn her loss. The funeral services were held at Bethel Chapel today and the body was laid to rest in the cemetery near by. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey September 25, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, February 1, 1906 A good citizen of Russell, who is a regular attendant at church, became a missionary, a Sunday or two since, in a way which caused a smile to pervade the faces of those to whom he silently preached. He had his best go-to-meeting clothes on that day and the occasion was one at which the church was unusually crowded and he was compelled to desert his regular pew and take a circumscribed seat over next to the blackboard, on which the Sunday School lesson was illustrated in several colors of chalk. In fact the small space assigned to him caused him to lean hard against the blackboard and it is natural that when a person comes in close contact with a good thing, it never fails to leave its imprint. It was so in this case. And as the brother walked forth toward his own vine and fig tree after the services, the criminal statutes received a new impetus in this legend on the back of his coat, painted in all the colors of the rainbow: "Thou shalt not steal." This walking edition ! of the ten commandments came too late to spare the Lucas County Court considerable inquiry as to the methods of a citizen or two but no doubt it will be rewarded with beneficial results in the future. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 25, 2004 [email protected] *Would have liked to know this fellow's name -- humorously written...

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, February 1, 1906 WILLIAM GRIFFIN died suddenly at his home in English Township on Sunday morning, January 28, 1906, at 6:30 o'clock, with heart trouble. He had been ill for a few days but his condition had not been considered alarming and his sudden death came as a severe shock to his family and friends. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Hutchins of Lucas were held at the family home on Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock after which interment took place in the Brownlee Cemetery. WILLIAM GRIFFIN was born in Ohio on October 15, 1834. His father died when he was a mere lad and he soon afterwards moved with his mother to Eagleville, Mo. He was married there about forty-seven years ago to PARTHENIA UNDERWOOD, who survives him. They were the parents of thirteen children, ten of whom are living. They are MRS. W.B. FOULKS, MRS. DAISY SARGENT, HARRY, R.L., CHAS., WEAVER and JESSE, all of English Township; MRS. G.H. SMITH of Frederick, MRS. WM. HASELTINE and MRS. PETER HASELTINE of Ottumwa, all of whom were present at the last sad rites. MR. GRIFFIN is also survived by three sisters and one brother, MRS. CAROLINE MORGAN of this city, MRS. SARAH HUNT of Council Bluffs, MRS. LOUISE HASELTINE of Scranton, Kas., and MORTIMER GRIFFIN of Thornburg, Neb. When the Civil War broke out, deceased enlisted and served his country faithfully until the close of the war. Soon afterwards he moved with his family to this county, locating in English Township and that place has since been their home. About twenty years ago he united with the Christion Union Church and held his membership in that organization until his death. He was a kind neighbor and friend and his sudden demise is mourned by all who knew him. The sorrowing relatives have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 25, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, February 1, 1906 The friends of MISS PEARL JENKINS, of Russell, were surprised to receive cards announcing her marriage to DR. CREED C. CALBREATH of Confidence, at Princeton, Mo., on Tuesday, December 26, 1906. These announcements were not issued until last Sunday. The bride is a daughter of MR. and MRS. A.F. JENKINS and is one of the teachers in the Russell School, a position she has held for a number of years. The groom is a physician with a good practice at Confidence, in Wayne County, which place they will make their home after May 1, she expecting to finish her school work before she takes up the pleasing burdens of housekeeping. They are a worthy couple and the Leader congratulates them in the vows they have taken and is among their friends to wish them well on the journey of life. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 25, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, February 1, 1906 On Monday, January 29, 1906, was the fiftieth anniversary of the marriage of MR. and MRS. TANDY ALLEN, of Russell, and the event was celebrated at their home on South Hill in a manner befitting the occasion. Their children, grandchildren and near relatives formed a considerable company, but besides these there were many more than a half hundred friends who had responded to the invitations -- in all one hundred and twenty-five -- to congratulate the host and hostess on their golden wedding day and to enjoy the social communion. Fifty years ago back in the old Hoosier State, in Putnam County, the groom resided. The bride, MISS JOANNA VAN NICE, was a daughter of Hendricks County, but soon after their marriage they decided to come to Iowa and found a home of their own -- in fact it is reasonable to presume the preliminary arrangements had been decided on prior to January 29, 1856 and the wedding day was the culmination which led to the successful carrying out of their plans. They came direct to Lucas County where land was secured and for near forty years they resided on their Cedar Township farm, worked out their destinies, raised their family and enjoyed the comforts of a home, the fruits of careful labor and good management. In later years they have resided in town -- in their commodious residence on South Hill. Their family consisted of twelve children, eleven surviving, all of whom were present on Monday. MISS CARRIE E. ALLEN, who is an educator in the Chicago schools, C.E. and family of Cozad, Nebraska, FRED and family, Davenport, Nebraska, H.S. CLAY and AYLMER, and families of Cedar Township, the Mesdames W.J. PRATHER, S.T. GOLTRY and G.H. JOHNSON, and families, also of Cedar Township, MRS. GERTIE WORTMAN and family of Malvern, DR. LLOYD ALLEN, of Forest, Illinois, and MISS ETHEL and LEONARD CASSITY, of Russell, form the family group. All save the children of MR. and MRS. C.E. ALLEN being present. MR. LEONARD and MISS ETHEL CASSITY are the children of MRS. ELIZA CASSITY, deceased. To say the least, this family gathering was an unusual one. Every member is such as to inspire a pardonable feeling of parental pride, each being capable of coping with the practical affairs of life and established in the various honorable occupations, and it may be doubted if there is another family in Lucas County which has caused less parental anxiety on that score than this, and when this is said it is without the least inclination to flatter. The dinner was a great feature of the day and was served in courses and the conversation was spirited and devoid of that scared formality which so often makes the pleasures that should abound in tranquil profusion. After the dinner came speech making and song but lest we forget the "groom" was kept busy much of the day answering the interrogation: "What kind of a day was it fifty years ago?" The answer never failed to come back -- "Cold -- awfully cold but a sixteen mile drive through a blizzard on one's wedding day is not much to be minded." MRS. T.S. CROZIER made a reminiscent talk, contrasting the earlier times with the present, vividly picturing the pioneer privations and calling attention to the part taken by the home builders in the prairie wilderness of their bravery and determination. She made the application appropriately and in a happy vein. MISS ETHEL CASSITY entertained with a vocal selection which was followed with a recital by MISS JOANNA PRATHER and a reading by W.P. WORTMAN, which were in harmonious accord. The speech of the afternoon was by C.E. ALLEN. It was a most beautiful tribute to his parents and his words were full of feeling, though at times he made humerous allusions and cultivated the risibilities. He, as the other sons and daughters, had gone forth from the old hearthstone and yet the parental roof was still home. They had responsibilities and cares -- children and establishments -- and yet when they thought of father and mother it was ever "home." Childhood on the old farm seemed tiresome and father's ways sometimes harsh but now in the reflection of mature years his earlier wisdom is unquestioned. He gave instruction, demanded obedience out of which has grown self reliance. His tribute to his mother, patient, never tiring -- devoted -- was an inspiration. Her counsel, a benediction. Each son and daughter was proud of their parents and whatever degree of merit they had attained it was largely through precept and example and in their training he hoped there w! as cause for mutual admiration. MISS CARRIE ALLEN read a letter from an absent sister of her mother and also her mother's impressions of the wedding journey. As is known by acquaintances, MR. S.N. VAN NICE and MR. TANDY ALLEN "exchanged" sisters in the matrimonial market. Both young couples had determined on the west. It was winter when they were to start. It was deemed advisable that the men start two weeks in advance and the women would come by rail as far as the Mississippi River and then continue their journey to Lucas County by easy stage. The iron horse had never yet shrieked beyond the great father of waters. On reaching the river, the ladies walked over on the Ice, took the stage next day and rode as far as Eddyville, where they joined their husbands. Although their stage fare had been paid all the way they decided to finish the journey in the prairie schooners and finally reached the "promised land" in safety. MRS. ALLEN says she never crosses the great river now on the big railroad bridge! without thinking of the impressions of that first crossing on Ice fifty years ago. S.N. VAN NICE gave some reminiscences of the days back in old Hendricks County and of the subsequent experiences, and in dwelling on these his face lit up like a Hoosier school boy delivering an essay. The Misses BENNIE JOHNSON and JOANNA PRATHER and Mesdames AYLMER and T.C. ALLEN rendered some pleasing musical selections and J.H. COOK closed the exercises with what was designated as a "speech of commendatory remarks", and it undoubtedly was a graceful and eloquent tribute worthily bestowed. MR. ALLEN was the recipient of a gold-headed cane and MRS. ALLEN received a gold-handled umbrella, each engraved with their names and the dates "1856 and 1906, from their children," while the guests, as a memento of esteem, bestowed (in plain Hoosier English) a golden candlestick of pleasing design, to light their pathway to the end of the century period. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 24, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, January 25, 1906 BELINDA NEWS (DELAYED): The storm that struck us on Monday was to say the least, slightly unpleasant. It had a way of making one feel that he had had enough. Its effects were quite marked to those who ventured outside their domicile. Snow drifts were almost everywhere in evidence and scoops became a very necessary article in one's traveling equipment. Many people thought it best on Tuesday to stay at home and see if the other fellow would open up the road. The Belinda Star Route carrier never takes a little bluff like Monday's storm, but with his 'above' stuck in the hip pocket of his sled, he starts down the line and bed time finds him again "beneath his own vine and fig tree," with a conscience that has no accusations to make. Pride, grit, a stout arm and a good shovel are wonderful agencies in helping a man through a snow drift. Quite a number of our citizens are on the sick list. The scarlet fever has laid hold of several and resulted in the temporary closing of four schools and the abandonment of revival meetings at Pleasant Prairie. W.A. WHITLATCH is suffering from one of his frequent attacks of heart trouble, and MRS. MOLESWORTH from a complication of diseases, which with her advanced age make recovery slow. WALTER MCCORKLE is booked to return to Ames to resume his studies this week. WILLIE, the six-year-old son of G. CHAMBERLAIN inserted a rubber off his lead pencil in his nasal appendage last Thursday and the services of a physician were necessary to undo the mischief. FRED KENNEY, who runs a shooting gallery near Chariton, teaching the young idea how to shoot, visited relatives in Belinda Saturday and Sunday. At a public sale near Columbia Saturday, a plow brought more than the price asked for a new one, cows commanded fancy prices and corn sold for 50 and 51 cents with a 2 percent discount. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 24, 2004 [email protected] *Gosh, poor WILLIE C. -- how would one live down the news of the pencil up the nose?? And to think, everybody in town knew about it. ha.

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, January 25, 1906 MR. GEO. W. WISHART and MRS. DAISY M. BLOUS were united in marriage Monday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the home of the bride in this city, Justice Leonard Manning officiating. Friends of the contracting parties will extend hearty congratulations. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 24, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, January 25, 1906 A quiet wedding occurred yesterday at high noon at the home of MR. and MRS. JOHN WHITE in English Township, the contracting parties being their daughter, GRACE EDITH WHITE and GUY E. PATTERSON. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Brown of Oakley in the presence of a number of relatives and friends. The bride was attired in a becoming gown of blue silk, while the groom wore the conventional black. After congratulations had been proffered, a sumptuous dinner was served. The groom is a son of JOHN PATTERSON of English Township. Both he and his bride are well and favorably known and have a host of warm friends who will wish them a long and happy wedded life. For the present they will reside with the bride's parents. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 24, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, January 25, 1906 SOCIETY EVENTS: MRS. J.E. BROWN charmingly entertained a few relatives and friends at a dinner party yesterday in honor of the 74th birthday of her mother, MRS. REBECCA MCCOLLOUGH, who is one of Chariton's noblest women. The Ess Ess Whist Club held an enjoyable meeting last Thursday evening with the MISSES FLORENCE and MARGARET MAPLE. Dainty refreshments were served and the usual good time was had. The club will meet tomorrow evening at the home of MR. and MRS. A.B. GOOKIN. On Tuesday afternoon, MRS. J.E. MERRILL, who with her husband expects to move to southern Missouri in the near future, was given a pleasant surprise by the members of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Christian Church, who came in a body and spent the afternoon with her. They presented to her as a parting gift, a beautiful China salad dish. A pleasant time is reported by those present. T.S. FRAZIER, who resides in southeast Chariton, was given an agreeable surprise Tuesday evening by a number of his neighbors and friends who called at his home and informed him that they had come to help him celebrate his brithday. The invaders brought with them a quantity of delicious refreshments which were soon disposed of and the remainder of the evening was spent in social conversation. When the guests departed for their homes it was with the wish that they might help him celebrate many more birthdays. Last Friday evening GEORGE ISRAEL, manager for the Chariton Dry Goods Company, and his good wife entertained the employees in the store to a six o'clock dinner. The menu was an elaborate one and consisted of all the delicacies of the season. The evening was spent in a delightful manner and the guests are loud in their praises of the charming hospitality of their host and hostess. Those present were TOM PHILLIPS, GROVER BERGSTROM, MARION NOLAN, ADDA REECE, ALSIE NEWMAN, LILLIAN KEEN and DOT BECKER. MESDAMES BERT YENGEL and W.H. BROWN entertained fourteen young ladies at a "plate shower" in honor of MRS. LOUISE GLEASON DALIN, whose marriage occurred recently. The affair was a complete surprise to her. Dainty refreshments were served and the evening was spent in a happy manner. Dancing was indulged in and splendid music was furnished by the "Rang Tang" orchestra. The gifts bestowed upon MRS. DALIN were beautiful and were dainty testimonials of the high regard in which she is held. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 24, 2004 [email protected] *This is the way life SHOULD be.. smile..

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, January 18, 1906 M.P. BAKER, a former well known resident of this city, died at Fullerton, Cal., on January 12, 1906, at the age of 51 years, after an extended illness with consumption. The many friends in Chariton where the family resided for many years, will learn of MR. BAKER's death with heartfelt sorrow, and will extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved relatives. From the Bulletin, published at Santa Ana, Cal., we take the following notice: "Deceased was well known in this city and had resided in Los Angeles mostly for the past ten years. He was a brother of the late DAN M. BAKER, the founder of the Bulletin, and although in ill health for a number of years, was always cheerful, good natured, kind hearted, agreeable and highly respected by all. He is survied by a son, HARRY BAKER, of Los Angeles, two brothers, E.E. BAKER of Chariton, Iowa, and C.W. BAKER of Joliet, Montana; three sisters, MRS. M.V.B. LOVERING, MRS. ELIZA RANKIN of Fullerton, and MRS. CLARA SIMPSON of Montana. His mother, MRS. W.W. BAKER, is at present a resident of this city, and although she is over eighty years old, is enjoying good health. She is active, bright, happy, and withal as noble a woman as ever reared a family. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon in this city at the temporary home of E.S. BAKER, Rev. Watry of the Unitarian Church officiating. The remains were buried in Santa Ana Cemetery." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 24, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, January 11, 1906 A number of the members of the Endeavor Society of the Christian Church last Monday night went for a "bob" ride and social evening to the home of MISS THRELKELD, north of town. A most enjoyable time was had by all who attended. GEORGE SUMMERS of Farnhamville, Iowa, who had been visiting at the home of his uncle, JOHN DUKES, and in Cedar Township with relatives, returned home Friday. MR. SUMMERS has not been here since thirty-two years ago when Chariton was then his home. MR. and MRS. CHARLES TRAMMEL of Lincoln Township, entertained thirty-five of their friends to an oyster supper last Tuesday evening. They drove out in bob sleds. The evening was spent in playing games and music and a jolly good time is reported by those who were fortunate enough to be present. MISSES MAGGIE and ANNA BEEM, IVA BALDWIN, ADDA MANNING, MAUDE SMITH and MESSRS. RAY FAIN, LELAND OWENS, ALVA PALMER, VERNER JAMES and ORLO BARTHOLOMEW, enjoyed a "bob-sled" ride to Russell Saturday night. Supper was served at Whitlesey's Restaurant after which they returned to their respective homes. A jolly crowd of young folks, MISSES GOLDIE FAWCETT, JESSIE PEDIGO, LETA SMITH, LILLIE HAMBACH and MESSRS. LESTER SMITH, LOUIS BEEM, ROSCOE PEDIGO and ALIDA DOUGLASS composed a "bob-sled" party Saturday evening. They drove to Russell and enjoyed an oyster supper at the VanDyke Cafe, returning home "by the light of the moon." REV. B.J. CLARK of Cedar Rapids will give his popular lecture "Barnacles" on Friday evening, January 12, at the U.B. Church. A thoughtful scholarly treatment of the practical questions of the day will be presented in his lecture. MR. CLARK needs no introduction to the Chariton people. His work of a year ago last summer is well remembered and brought him popularity and favor, and a cordial welcome to return. GERALD HENDERSON, little son of MR. and MRS. NATE HENDERSON, miraculously escaped serious injuries last Saturday. He and two other little boys were playing near his home. GERALD started to run across the street when he slipped and fell. A delivery man not seeing the child lying in the road, ran over him, the wheel passing over his hip and abdomen. The little fellow was only slightly bruised. EARL BERGSTROM came near losing his hand and perhaps life last Wednesday. He had been cleaning a 38 calibre revolver and had loaded it, when he discovered a screw needed tightening near the trigger. In so doing, the revolver went off. The bullet passing through the first finger on his right hand, through a picture frame and lodging into the wall. EARL went immediately to Dr. McKlveen who dressed the finger and although it is quite painful, he is able to be at work. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 24, 2004 [email protected] *Wow -- what fun -- all these 'bob-sled' outings.. I would have loved that!! The oysters -- well, that's questionable. Several articles have referred to oysters, peaches and cake as being good fare; must have been an Iowa thing..? I am an Iowa native -- however, we didn't eat oysters that I can remember.