The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, January 18, 1906 A quiet wedding was solemnized yesterday afternoon, January 17, 1906, at 2:30 o'clock, at the home of MR. and MRS. G.M. WHITTLESEY, the contracting parties being MR. VANCE FOSTER and MISS NANCIE FEIGHT. The impressive ceremony was performed by Rev. F.B. Palmer in the presence of only a few relatives and intimate friends. The bride was attired in a dainty and becoming gown of white wool trimmed with lace, while the groom wore the conventional black. After spending a few weeks with relatives the worthy couple will go to their future home near Lamoni. The bride is a daughter of MR. and MRS. J.H. FEIGHT of Marion County and for thhe past six months has been employed here in the Eureka Cafe. She is a modest, refined young lady and is in every way fitted to preside over a home. The groom is a son of JOHN FOSTER of LaGrange. He is an industrious, energetic young farmer and in every way worthy of his charming bride. Both have a host of warm friends who will wish them a long, happy and prosperous wedded life. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 20, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, January 18, 1906 MARRIAGE LICENSES: GEO. WM. PECK, 29 to ELIZ E. WILLIAMS, 29. VANCE FOSTER, 24 to NANCIE J. FEIGHT, 23. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 18, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, January 18, 1906 From the Star, published at Eskridge, Kas., we take the following mention of the death of PROF. W.L. SOUTHWICK, which will be sorrowful news to the many friends here. "A young man whose material form has gone from among us but whose memory will remain green in the hearts of loving relatives and admiring friends, departed this life of appendicitis at Keith's Hospital in Topeka on January, 6, 1905, aged 27 years and 10 months. The deceased was born in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, in 1878 and came to Kansas with his parents, MR. and MRS. (?) A. SOUTHWICK in 1890, since which time he has been almost a continuous resident of this county. He received his education in the public schools of the county in 1897, worthily and successfully performing his professional duties for seven years, winning approval and advancement as his merits became more and more recognized. Something over a year ago, he entered the Gem City Business College at Quincy, Ill., expecting to attain the summit of business law, commercial form and execution; that his untiring and persevering efforts were crowned with success, it's only necessary to state that a few months ago he was chosen as manger of a business college at Chariton, Iowa, a position he faithfully filled and held until his death. Coming home a few days before Christmas, he enjoyed the happy season with loved ones for about ten days when he was taken suddenly and seriously ill. Thinking to place him under the best medical aid obtainable he was taken to Topeka where all that medical science knew and the care and vigilance of trained nurses could supply, was afforded him but without avail. His task was finished and his life ended. Comforting to his sorrowing parents and relatives was his expression, "I am ready to die". The body was brought to Dover for interment. Funeral services were held in one of the churches there and the building was filled to overflowing by those who would do honor to the departed and sympathize with the mourning family. Besides his parents he leaves five brothers and three sisters to grieve over the loss of a genial and helpful comrade. The bereaved family have the sympathy of all in their great affliction." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 18, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, January 18, 1906 FRANK BALDWIN, the registered pharmacist at Storie & Patton's, sprung a surprise on his numerous friends by becoming a benedict last Saturday. The evening previous he went to Albia, ostensibly for a short visit with friends, but on Saturday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock he was wedded to MISS WINIFRED GANTZ of that place, Rev. Allison performing the ceremony. The wedding occurred at the home of her parents, DR. and MRS. H.H. GANTZ, and was witnessed only by the members of her family. The groom is a son of MR. and MRS. WM. BALDWIN of this city and has resided in Chariton for several years. He is a young man of good habits and splendid character and has a host of warm friends who will wish him and his bride all the happiness this world affords. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 18, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, January 11, 1906 MISS EDNA IRVIN was united in marriage to MR. ARTHUR O. STANLEY in the library of the Chariton Christian Church at noon Wednesday of this week, the ceremony being performed by the Minister, Mr. C.F. Ward. Both these young people live in Sheridan, Missouri, and are of the congregation there, where Mr. Ward ministered while he was a student at Drake. He baptized the bride during his ministry there. They left on the north branch to visit relatives of the groom in Indianola. After a month's visit to points in the northwest they will be at home in Sheridan, Missouri. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 18, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, January 11, 1906 MR. J.C. CACKLER and MISS KATHERINE THOMAS, were united in marriage at the bride's home in Lucas, Sunday afternoon at two o'clock. The groom is a son of NELSON CACKLER of this city and is a prosperous farmer in Ottercreek Township, where the happy couple will make their home. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 18, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, January 4, 1906 MARRIAGE LICENSES: J.C. CACKLER, 24 to KATHERINE THOMAS, 19. ARTHUR O. STANLEY, 32 to EDNA IRVIN, 20. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 18, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, January 4, 1906 Sheriff Boss returned from Clarinda Sunday night where he had taken ELLIS LYMAN for treatment. Some time since his wife filed an information charging MR. LYMAN with being insane. A warrant was placed in the hands of the sheriff and he was brought before the commissioners of insanity, who dismissed the charge. They got MR. LYMAN to sign an agreement to stay with his mother. This agreement he broke by going back to his home, whereupon his wife secured another warrant and he was brought before the board the second time, and they thought it best to send him to Clarinda for treatment. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 18, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, January 25, 1906 GEORGE MCNEELEY was born in Highland County, Ohio, on October 16, 1840, and died in Russell, Iowa, on January 19, 1906, aged 65 years, 3 months and 3 days. His death was caused by heart disease, terminating in hypostatic pneumonia. He was the son of JEREMIAH and PRISCILLA (SPRINGER) MCNEELEY, and was one of five children, three sons and two daughters. In 1848 he removed with his parents to Henry County, Iowa, locating near Mt. Pleasant where he resided until the breaking out of the rebellion. On September 14, 1861, he enlisted as the 5th Corporal in Company "G." 11th Iowa Infantry, and was mustered into service October 15, 1861, at Davenport, Iowa. He was promoted to the 4th sergeant June 1, 1862, and at the battle of Shiloh to 2nd corporal for bravery and prompt action, by which he prevented the capture of his regiment. On Janaury 1, 1864, his first enlistment having expired he re-enlisted and remained in the service until the close of the war, being mustered out at Davenport on June 15, 1865, having served 3 years, 9 months and 1 day. He served mostly under Grant and Sherman and was engaged in the battles of Shiloh, Fuk! a, Corinth, Vicksburg, Kennesaw, Lookout Mountain, Atlanta and a few others. At the battle of Shiloh he was wounded in the hand and foot, and at the siege of Atlanta he received injuries from which he never recovered. It was near Atlanta that he was taken prisoner and was confined in Andersonville Prison for 2 months, then 3 weeks in Charleston Prison, and for 4 l/2 months in the Prison at Florence from which he escaped February 21, 1865. At the close of the war he returned to his father's home. On May 14, 1865, he was married to ANNA ELIZA NEEL, at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. To this union were born six children, three sons and three daughters. One son died at the age of four years. The others with their mother, one brother and one sister beside many friends, mourn their loss. In April, 1871, he located in Washington Township, Lucas County, Iowa, where he resided until failing health caused him to remove to Russell in October, 1902. He served as a Representative of Lucas ! County in the 24th and 25th General Assemblies of Iowa. In November, 1878, under the labors of Rev. William King, he was converted to God, and united with the Trinity Evangelical Church of Washington Township, of which he remained a faithful member until death. In 1883 he was licensed to preach the Gospel by the Des Moines Conference of the United Evangelical Church and in 1889 was ordained a deacon by the same body. He served in the active ministry on charges in the Des Moines district of the above conference for four years, rendering very efficient service. The funeral services were held on Sunday, January 21, 1906, at 2:30 p.m., in the Baptist church in Russell. According to the request of the deceased something over a year since, Rev. T.M. Evans of Des Moines preached the sermon, assisted by the pastor of Trinity Church, Rev. Chas. Pickford, and the Rev. A.H. Stote of the Baptist Church of Russell, after which the G.A.R. Post of Russell closed the service. Despite the unfavorable weather and roads a large congregation of friends and neighbors attended the service. A manly man, a brave soldier, an honored legislator, a good citizen, an affectionate husband, a faithful father, and a devoted servant of God has gone on before. Let us cherish his memory, emulate his example, and be as ready as he for roll call. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 17, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 28, 1905 From the Post, published at Ft. Leavenworth, Kas. we take the following notice which will be of interest to the many Chariton friends of the groom who is a son of MR. and MRS. JAS. HERVEY of this city. "A very pretty home wedding was that of MISS MARY E. ROUSE and MR. ARCHIE E. HERVEY, which was solemnized at the home of the bride's brother, MR. JOHN T. ROUSE, on West Seventh Street at 8 o'clock Monday evening, December 25, 1905. The bride wore a pretty gown of Paris muslin, trimmed with Valenciennes lace and ribbon and carried an arm bouquet of bride's roses. The bridal party entered the parlors to the strains of Lohengrin's wedding march played by Miss Blanche Day. Rev. Meyers of the Christian Church performed the ceremony. The house was adorned in evergreens, bittersweet, holly, mistletoe and cut flowers. After congratulations were offered, refreshments were served in the dining room. MR. and MRS. HERVEY will be at home after January 1st at 626 Spruce Street. A large number of handsome gifts were received." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 17, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 28, 1905 MR. ELI D. BARGER passed away at the home of his son, PERRY BARGER, in southeast Chariton yesterday afternoon, December 27, 1905, about 4:30 o'clock, after an illness of several weeks with stomach trouble. Funeral services conducted by Rev. F.B. Palmer will be held at the Baptist Church tomorrow (Friday) morning at ten o'clock, after which interment will take place in the Chariton Cemetery. ELI DAVID BARGER was born at James River Plantation near Natural Bridge, Rockford County, Virginia, on July 5, 1852. He was the son of JAMES and ELIZABETH BARGER. When but two years old he came to Lucas County, Iowa, settling near Goshen Church near the town of Derby, and this county has since been his home. On October 5, 1873, he was married in Union Township to MISS KATHARINE JONES, who survives him. For the past twenty years their home has been in Chariton. They are the parents of four children, MRS. MAGGIE MCMAINS, MRS. LOVILLA CRANE, MRS. ANNA MAUK and PERRY BARGER, all of whom reside in this city and were at their father's bedside when death came. MR. BARGER was a kind, good man, possessing many splendid traits of character, and his friends were numbered by his acquaintances. He is also survived by six brothers and two sisters, JOSEPH of California, GEORGE W. of Colorado, JOHN W., ISAIAH, HENRY H. and J.N. of this county, MRS. JANE COURTNEY of South Dakota MRS. ! ELVA R. BURTCHBY of Kansas City. To the grief stricken relatives the deepest sympathy of the community is extended. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 16, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, November 30, 1905 The Jubilee week at the First Methodist Episcopal Church was a very helpful and successful series of meetings from the beginning to the close. The services of the visiting and resident ministers were able, instructive and greatly appreciated by our people. The attendance upon each service was good, and a spirit of interest was awakened, which led up to the great triumph of the Sabbath. Dr. T.C. Iliff came Saturday evening and not only entertained, but thrilled the large audience with his graphic recital of What a Boy Saw in the War, Or the Sunny Side of a Soldier's Life. Dr. Iliff is a great orator and knows well how to tell the story of our country, peril and triumph. Sabbath was an ideal day and the sermon of the morning was a masterful argument of the immortality of the soul, brought to light through the Gospel. Dr. Iliff is a great preacher, and his ministry among us will not soon be forgotten. After the sermon Dr. Iliff proceeded to the task of raising the balanc! e of indebtedness resting upon the beautiful church building. The people were deeply interested and stayed from 10:15 till 1:30 and gave again and again till the sum of three thousand dollars had been raised. We shall now be able to meet the balance of the debt by a little personal work. So that January 1, 1906, will see the last dollar of debt wiped out. Surely we have a liberal and heroic people. Our church building is a credit to our city, and stands as a monument to the fidelity, zeal and enterprise of our people and the citizens of Chariton. A grateful and appreciative pastor hereby extends to all who have contributed to the triumph of this hour, sincere thanks. To the splendid men who are not members of our church, but who have rendered so much valuable aid and services we tender our sincere gratitude and hearty appreciation. May the rich blessings of the Lord of Hosts abide upon the homes of our city. -- Sincerely Yours, D.W.C. FRANKLIN. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 16, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 28, 1905 On Sunday afternoon, Dec. 24, 1905, at the home of the bride's parents west of Belinda, occurred the marriage of MR. WORTH KENNEY and MISS MAUDE WOODS. The ceremony was performed at 4 o'clock by Rev. Chas. Vannoy, in the presence of a number of relatives and friends. The bride was attired in a becoming white gown. After congratulations had been proffered, an elegant wedding supper was served. MAUDE and WORTH are both well and favorably known in Pleasant. They received many useful presents. MR. and MRS. KENNEY will go to housekeeping at once on the farm of Jos. Booth. Their innumerable friends extend hearty congratulations and trust that their wedded life may be long, happy and prosperous. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 16, 2004 [email protected] *Note, that the marriage licenses posted previously, her name was MAUD WOOD. This says her name was MAUDE WOODS.......

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 28, 1905 MRS. JENNIE JONES, wife of J.H. JONES, died at her home east of Chariton on Thursday morning, December 21, 1905, at seven o'clock, after an extended illness with dropsy and a complication of troubles. Funeral services were held at the home on Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Bates of Columbia after which interment took place in the McDermott Cemetery. JENNIE HEMPHILL, daughter of MR. and MRS. R.A. HEMPHILL, was born in Monroe County, Indiana, in February, 1865. In January, 1881, she was married to J.H. JONES who survives her. They were the parents of four children, BERT, MRS. GERTRUDE LONG, ETHEL and BEULAH, all of whom are living. Deceased, with her parents resided in Chariton for many years, and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her. She had been a member of the Methodist Church from childhood and her life had conformed to her Christian profession. She had a host of warm friends who will learn of her death with heartfelt sorrow and who will extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved relatives. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 16, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 28, 1905 One of the pleasantest affairs of its kind in the city for some time was the fiftieth wedding anniversary of MR. and MRS. J.B. FERGUSON, held yesterday afternoon and evening at the family home at 2528 R. Street. Guests to the number of three hundred assembled between the hours of 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. to do honor to the bride and groom of fifty years ago. The house was brilliantly lighted from top to bottom and an atmosphere of gayety prevailed. The arrangements were in the hands of the daughters and granddaughters; the daughters, MRS. J.W. FERGUSON of St. Joseph, Mo., and MRS. JENNIE ELLIOTT of this city receiving the guests at the door, and the granddaughters, MRS. RAY ELLIOTT and MRS. LLOYD ELLIOTT presiding at the coffee urn and the punch bowl. Many members of the G.A.R., of which the groom has always been a prominent member, in company with their families, attended, among whom were Governor Mickey, General Thayer, Captains Bayard and McKee and R.R. Randall, commander-elect of the local organization. Many members of the W.C.T.U., of which the bride is an active member, were also in attendance. RUFUS WOODS, nephew of MRS. FERGUSON of Wenatchee, Wash., was present. MR. and MRS. FERGUSON were married at Kittanning, Penn., in 1855, MRS. FERGUSON's maiden name being MISS CAROLINE WOODS. Two children were born to them both of whom were present -- DR. J.W. FERGUSON of St. Joseph, Mo., and MRS. O.A. ELLIOTT of this city. They left Pennsylvania in 1870 and lived awhile in Illinois and Iowa, previous to settling in Lincoln, fifteen years ago. Few people have had a more beautiful and happy wedded life than they. Both are in the best of health and they have reason to expect that they will yet enjoy many more years of life together. -- LINCOLN, NEB. NEWS. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 16, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 28, 1905 The community was greatly shocked to learn of the death of DR. JAMES D. WRIGHT, one of our pioneer citizens, which occurred on Tuesday morning, December 26, 1905, at the home of his son, JENK R. WRIGHT. He had been slightly indisposed for a few days, but was able to be about and his illness was not thought to be serious. Members of his family called him Tuesday morning and not receiving any responses went to his bedside and were horrified to find that life was extinct, although the body was still warm. Death had come while he was apparently asleep, and was probably due to the infirmities of old age. On Thanksgiving day he celebrated his 85th birthday. JAMES D. WRIGHT was born in Belmont County, Ohio, on November 30, 1820. He was of Irish descent, his father having emigrated to Ohio from Dublin. He was reared by his parents in the Quaker belief and his love for that faith was strong. His life was characterized by honesty, industry and simplicity, and his amiable disposition, his kind and generous nature, his cordial and pleasant manners won for him friends of all with whom he came in contact. Always affable, pleasant and agreeable to everyone he at once gained their respect. He had no enemies but legions of friends. He was the embodiment of the noblest traits and the community loses a valuable citizen. He studied medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio, graduating from the institution in 1843 and later graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. DR. WRIGHT was married March 3, 1847, to MARGARET M. EVANS, who passed away 21 years ago after a happy married life of 37 years. They came to Iowa in October 1856, locating at Knoxville where they lived until April 1861, when they came to Chariton where they resided until death. In 1861 he enlisted in the 47th Iowa Regiment and served as surgeon until the close of the war. In 1868 he was elected to the State Senate and served efficiently in the 12th and 13th general assemblies of Iowa. He was one of the organizers of the State Board of Agriculture and was a member of the first Board of Trustees of the State Agricultural College at Ames and greatly assisted in building up that school. He also was interested in and assisted in the construction of the Burlington Railway through Iowa. The news of his sudden death caused a general wave of sadness and the tenderest condolence is extended to the three surviving children, MRS. J.A. BROWN, F.P. and M.E. WRIGHT, all of this cit! y. One daughter, MRS. L.F. MAPLE, died several years ago. DR. WRIGHT had for many years been a prominent member of the I.O.O.F. and the G.A.R. Very brief funeral services, in accordance with the Quaker custom, were held at the home of his daughter, MRS. J.A. BROWN, this (Thursday) afternoon at 2 o'clock, and were conducted by Dr. D.C. Franklin. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful, coming from sympathetic hearts. The pall bearers were Messrs. F.R. Crocker, W.F. Hatcher, B.R. Van Dyke, O.A. Bartholomew, A.B. Gookin and L.H. Busselle. At the close of the services the remains were gently laid to rest in the Chariton Cemetery, the G.A.R. having charge of the brief obsequies at the grave. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 16, 2004 [email protected] *This was very difficult to read, so hope I have all the dates correct.

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 28, 1905 On Sunday morning, December 24, 1905, at nine o'clock, at the home of MRS. ANNA GROVES occurred the marriage of MR. L.L. GLASSCO and MISS KITTIE BARKER, both of this city. The ceremony was performed by C.F. Ward, Minister for the Christian Church, in the presence of only a few witnesses. The bride was attired in a dainty and becoming gown of plum colored silk, with hat to match. The groom wore the conventional black. After the ceremony the happy couple departed on the south branch train for a visit in Humeston with the bride's mother. They returned the first of the week and will reside at the home of MRS. GROVES where the bride has been boarding. The bride is a daughter of MRS. H.L. BARKER of Humeston and has resided in Chariton for several years. She is one of the efficient employees at the Patriot office, and operates the Simplex machine at that place. She is generous, warm hearted, and possesses a kind and pleasant disposition that attracts and retains friendship, and wins the esteem of all with whom she comes in contact. For the present she will retain her position with the Patriot. The groom has resided here the past year and is employed with the C.B. & Q. as fireman and has a run on the south branch. He is an honorable, courteous young man, industrious and of exemplary habits, and is highly regarded by all who know him. May their pathway through life be strewed with flowers and sunshine and may the most bounteous blessings, both temporal and spiritual be theirs is the wish of the Leader, as well as a host of other warm friends. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 15, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa December 28, 1905 On Sunday morning, December 24, 1905 at nine o'clock, at the M.E. Parsonage occurred the marriage of MR. FRANK WILLEY and MISS AGNES WILSON . The ceremony was performed by Dr. D.C. Franklin in the presence of only a few witnesses. The bride was attired in a grey traveling suit with hat to match. MR. and MRS. WILLEY left the same morning on No. 3 for a visit in Omaha, Neb., with her sister, MISS JEANNETTE WILSON, and with his brother. On their return to Chariton they will occupy apartments above Hollinger & Larimer's Clothing Store. The bride is a daughter of MR. and MRS. A.B. WILSON and has resided in Chariton from childhood. She graduated from our public schools in the spring of 1900 and has since been one of our efficient teachers. She is at present employed at the Franklin Building and will continue her duties until the close of the school term. She is bright, vivacious and accomplished and possesses all the graces of charming young womanhood. The groom has resided in this city the past few years and is one of the proprietors of the Red Cross Pharmacy. By his courteous manners and straightforward methods he has built up a thriving business and has gained the good will and confidence of the community. MR. and MRS. WILLEY will receive congratulations from scores of friends, and the Leader joins the hosts of well wishers. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 15, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 28, 1905 A pretty home wedding occurred on Christmas evening, December 25, 1905, at six o'clock, at the home of the bride's mother, MRS. KATE GLEASON, the contracting parties being MR. ARTHUR DALIN and MISS ANNA LOUISE GLEASON. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Joseph A. Russell in the presence of the relatives and a few intimate friends, the impressive ring service being used. The groom was attended by his brother, DR. C.C. DALIN of Shenandoah, and MISS JOSIE SWIFT acted as bridesmaid. The bride was attired in a dainty gown of white Persian lawn and carried a bouquet of bride's roses. The groom wore the conventional black. The bridesmaid was attired in white mulle. The house was decorated throughout with holly and presented a charming scene. After congratulations had been proffered an elegant two-course supper was served. The bride was born and reared in Chariton and is one of our most estimable young ladies. She graduated from our public schools in 1898 and for the past four years has been one of the efficient salesladies in McCollough's Store. She is a charming young lady and none know her save to admire her many fine qualities of mind and heart. The groom is a son of MR. and MRS. C. DALIN and has also resided in the city from childhood. He is at present employed with the C.B. & Q. as passenger brakeman on the south branch. He is a young man of industrious habits and sterling worth and his character is above reproach. Many beautiful and useful gifts were bestowed upon the worthy couple who for the present will reside with her mother. The Leader joins the many friends of MR. and MRS. DALIN in extending warmest congratulations and trusts that they will have a long and happy wedded life. The out of town guests at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Dalin of Albia, Dr. C.C. Dalin of Shenandoah, Mrs. G.A. Anderson and son and daughter of Lucas. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 15, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 21, 1905 A wedding which came in the nature of a surprise to the many friends of the contracting parties occurred last evening at the home of the bride's parents in west Chariton when MR. MELLA HOWSARE and MISS IDA PEARL WILLOUGHBY were united in marriage. The ceremony was performed at eight o'clock by Rev. F.B. Palmer of the Baptist Church in the presence of the relatives only. The bride was attired in a becoming gown of dark blue silk. After congratulations had been extended an elegant wedding repast was served. The happy couple have gone to housekeeping in Mrs. Fannie Britt's property on east Woodlawn Avenue where they will soon be at home to their friends. The bride is a daughter of MR. and MRS. S.S. WILLOUGHBY and was born and reared in Chariton. For some time she has been one of the efficient compositors in the Herald office. She is amiable and refined and in every way fitted to preside over a home. The groom is a son of MRS. A.B. AVERILL and has resided here for several years. At present he is in the employ of the Chariton Ice Company. He is an energetic young man of good habits and enjoys the confidence and esteem of all who know him. The worthy couple have a host of warm friends who will extend hearty congratulations and who will unite in wishing them a long and happy wedded life. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 15, 2004 [email protected]