The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, November 23, 1905 Great changes are being made in the African quarter. "Hickman's Row" which for years has been the shelter and home of numerous members of the colored population is undergoing changes which will place it beyond recognition. The east half of it has been torn away and the balance of the ancient pile moved onto new foundations. It is said a new tenement house is to be erected on the ground where the old one stood. Here is where Sambo enjoyed the comforts of home and Aunt Dinah prepared the corn cake according to the most approved Kentucky methods and the picaninnies grew and waxed strong. Often in the gloaming when the atmosphere was sultry from the sun's effect ebony groups gathered on the front lawns to catch a breath from the evening zephyrs and recount the experiences of the day while the youths played tag or else climbed the lightning rods into higher altitudes and lovers found out their souls in bliss. Sometimes song invaded the stilly night; "We is down in de valley Whar de co'n an' cotton grow -- We's a mighty happy set o'niggers A'liben in de Hickman Row -- Dar am glory in de mawnin An' dar's dreamin' all de night -- Sing glory hallelujah, bress my soul, Dis wo'l am growin' bright." And so it is. The palaces of the rich offer no more of contentment than the simple life of the colored gentry as it swarmed in and out of the Row and the recent alterations are illustrative of the Old and the New South. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 12, 2004 [email protected] *This is an ignorant white man's point of view!! Does anyone know where 'Hickman's Row' was located?? Would like to know more about it.

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, November 23, 1905 MRS. JOHN H. SCOTT, of Leoti, Kansas, arrived in this county last week to visit relatives and friends, as was mentioned in the Leader last week. She gives the information that SIMON SCOTT, a former well known citizen of Cedar Township, who went to Wichita County, almost twenty years ago, recently sustained a paralytic stroke and is now practically helpless, besides being almost blind. He is over 80 years of age. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 12, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, November 16, 1905 A minister in this town was moved by the grief of a husband whose wife was to be buried, and sought to commiserate him in the following manner: "My brother, I know that this is a great grief that has overtaken you, and though you are compelled to mourn the loss of this one who was your companion and partner in life, I would console you with the assurance that there is another who sympathizes with you and who seeks to embrace you in the arms of unfailing love." To this the bereaved man replied by asking, as he gazed through tears into the minister's face, "What's her name?" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee September 11, 2004 :)

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, November 16, 1905 Last evening, November 15, 1905, at the home of the bride's mother, MRS. HENRY LAW, occurred the marriage of MR. SAMUEL W. BAKKE of Pocahontas and MISS JANET LAW of this city. The wedding was a quiet affair, only the relatives being present. The ceremony was performed at seven o'clock by Rev. Dr. D.C. Franklin of the M.E. Church, the impressive ring service being used. The bride was attired in a dainty and becoming gown of white Persian lawn. After congratulations had been proffered, an elegant wedding supper was served. The bride is one of Chariton's fairest and best young ladies. She graduated from our public schools in the spring of 1897 and has since been engaged in teaching school with the exception of a few years when she attended the State Normal School at Cedar Falls. The groom is engaged in the lumber business at Pocahontas, and while a stranger here is spoken of as an excellent young man, in every way worthy of his bride. MR. and MRS. BAKKE left at midnight for Pocahontas where their new home is in readiness. The Leader joins the innumerable friends in wishing them a long and happy wedded life and trusts that prosperity will ever attend them. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)seifert September 11, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, November 16, 1905 RUSSELL NEWS: On Monday evening about 40 of the friends of RAY KENDALL gave him a very pleasant surprise in honor of his eighteenth birthday. The crowd assembled at an early hour bearing with them dainties for a two-course luncheon. They presented RAY with a $5 gold piece as a token of their friendship. MISS LULU ASHMORE of Villisca visited Wednesday and Thursday with MISS MAE JENKINS. NEIL KENDALL visited his grandparents and other relatives in Russell this week. The High School and the teachers very pleasantly surprised MISS HATTIE WORLEY, the Assistant Principal, on Wednesday evening, it being her 23d birthday. Thursday of this week the Gigantic sale of men's clothing at FRYER & HARKINS' opens. MR. and MRS. FOUTCH entertained a number to dinner Monday in honor of MR. and MRS. BIRD and MR. PERRY KELSEY of Rexdale, Kansas. MR. and MRS. G.F. DYRE and MISSES ESTELLA GREENWELL and OLA MCMURRAY of Chariton, visited Sunday at the home of MR. and MRS. P.H. STECH. MRS. JOHN SCOTT from Leota, Kas., is visiting her mother, MRS. MARGARETTA ALDRICH. MRS. JAS. GRAYSON spent Saturday and Sunday at JAS. HANLIN's in Chariton. Everyone should take advantage of the cheap rates offered by the Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church, in their "Trip Around the World", Nov. 24. The EUGENE SMITH building will be the starting point and stop overs will be allowed in Germany, Africa, China and other interesting places. MRS. JOHN WILSON of Ottumwa visited Sunday with her sister, MRS. WM. CURTIS. JOHN HAMILTON, was born March 13, 1827, in Ireland and came to the United States when he was 18 years of age. He was married to SARAH MCCUTCHEN in 1857, in the State of Pennsylvania. To this union were born eight children. MRS. HAMILTON died in 1872, but 6 children are still living to mourn the loss of this father. He enlisted in the 22d Regiment, Company E. of the Pennsylvania Volunteers in 1862. He came to Russell, Iowa in 1876, where he has since resided. He united with the Presbyterian Church a short time afterward. He died on November 8, 1905, at his home in Russell. MR. and MRS. LEM MORELAND and son ROSS, of Confidence, visited over Sunday with MRS. MORELAND's parents, MR. and MRS. M.M. WESTLAKE. The little child of MR. and MRS. GROVER FARBER of Chariton, was buried in the Russell Cemetery Friday. MR. and MRS. JAS. JENKINS of Confidence, visited Monday with MR. and MRS. A.F. JENKINS. MR. DUNCAN of Albia, visited Sunday with his siter, MRS. R.L. ADAMS. MR. CREED C. CALBREATH of Confidence, transacted business in Russell Tuesday. Elder EMMONS and MISS LULU ASHMORE, the singing evengelist returned from Confidence Saturday where they have been conducting a series of meetings. The tenth grade of the Russell High School had a picnic Friday down on Chariton River. MR. and MRS. R.L. ADAMS and little daugher HELEN, went to Albia Monday where they will reside. MRS. J. MENDENHALL went to Des Moines to attend the funeral of her sister, MRS. GATES. MESDAMES PLOTTS and METTLIN were county seat visitors Saturday. MRS. BELLE VAN DYKE returned from Kansas City Friday where she had been visiting relatives. S.O. BRIGHTWELL of Belle Plaine, visited at the GOODWIN home this week. MISS MYRTLE EASTMAN came Friday from Chariton, called by the death of her uncle, WILLIAM PHIPPEN. MR. and MRS. W. ELLSWORTH returned to their home at Alexandria, Neb., Saturday after visiting several weeks with relatives at Russell and Confidence. MRS. NANCY RUARK returned to her home in Osceola Saturday, after a few days' visit with her mother, MRS. A. DYRE. MR. and MRS. J. BIRD and MR. PERRY KELSEY of Rexford, Kas., came Thursday to visit relatives. L. LINEBAUGH left Monday for his home in Marceline, Mo., after a visit of several weeks with his children here. NELLIE WILTSEY is on the sick list this week. REUBEN LAFOLLETT, A.J. METLIN, STANTON COOPER and RAMO BARTON went on a hunting expedition Monday. W.G. MCKINLEY left Wednesday for Boulder, where he expects to spend the winter. NELLIE WILTSEY left Monday for Chariton where she has accepted a position in the Fair Store. MRS. ESTHER WERTS came Friday evening from Des Moines, where she has been visiting at the home of her son, DR. CHAS. WERTS. MRS. JACKEY was shopping in Chriton Tuesday. MRS. FLO GATES of the Melrose Record was transacting business in Russell Tuesday. MR. and MRS. ELMER WESTLAKE and children of Melrose, visited Sunday at the M.M. WESTLAKE home. WALTER MCKINLEY was a Chariton visitor Friday. JOHN COFFMAN of Albia, was in town Friday. MR. WILLIAM PHIPPIN died at his home south of town, Friday, November 10, of pneumonia. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Presbyterian Church and interment made in the Russell Cemetery. J.W. PLOTTS went to Ottumwa Saturday evening. JNO. DALE and wife moved to their new home over in Wayne County, Monday. HENRY CHAPMAN and family are moving into Russell this week. Friends here received the sad news of the death of MRS. NORA GRAHAM MITCHEM of Albia, on Thursday morning. MRS. MITCHEM lived for several years in Russell and has many friends here who are grieved to hear of her death. MR. R.L. ADAMS has sold his harness shop to a Humeston man, who will move the stock to that place in the near future. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 11, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, November 16, 1905 Mr. Editor, there is a problem now confronting many persons of a domestic character that is hard of solution in the extreme -- that of securing competent help in the kitchen and the home. The most important duties of life are overlooked by so many in this frivolous age of society and fashion until good cooks and housekeepers are the exception and not the rule. Formerly these were things to be prided in and to be well equipped for the exalted duties as a house wife was the greatest consideration. But how things have been changed. The occupations of the men have been invaded until feminine modesty and domestic usefulness is nearly a lost art. To do artistic work in somebody's parlor or kitchen is now looked upon as almost the ban of disgrace. Even those who attempt it seem to feel a condescension and that they are wrongfully being imposed on and render their service grudgingly and half heartedly. How can this be remidied? The service in the home is surely more dignifi! ed than that of the shop or office with vulgar surroundings and male companionship. The girls need to be emancipated from this hallucination into which they have fallen that they and the employing house wives may again become mutual benefits to each other. Let a movement in Chariton be started tending to this end. Let it be shown that the comforts and refinements of a home to those who must serve is far preferable to work in factory or store. It certainly would be much more congenial and exposed to practically no dangers. Here a decorum could be maintained and a degree of independence with the skill employed. Why not confer upon these matters and come to a mutual understanding? The present status of household help in Chariton is very unsatisfactory. It is of grave importance at this time. Someone has said that we can exist without art, music or books, but civilized man cannot live without cooks. Let us hear from others. -- PUZZLED HOUSE WIFE. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 11. 2004 [email protected] *. . .to do artistic work in somebody's parlor...........I've never seen it put that way before. Ugh.

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, November 16, 1905 MR. WM. L. PHIPPEN, one of the oldest and best residents of this county, died at his home near Russell on November 10, 1905, after a brief illness with pneumonia. Largely attended funeral services conducted by Rev. McGaughey were held in the Russell Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon at two o'clock after which the remains were interred in the Russell Cemetery. WILLIAM L. PHIPPEN was born in the State of New York on February 28, 1827. When but six years old he was left an orphan and he was then given a home with an uncle in Ohio for several years. At the age of 22 he united with the Congregational Church and was always ready for duty when his services in the Master's cause were needed. For a number of years he filled the place of Sunday School Superintendent in Henry County, Iowa. After moving to this county, there being no Congregational Church he united with the Presbyterian Church of which he remained a faithful member until called home. On March 15, 1851, he was married at Newton Falls, Trumble County, Ohio, to MISS HANNAH A. BOLTON. Soon afterward they moved to southeastern Iowa where they lived until February, 1874, when they moved to the farm near Russell where he resided until his death. He was a good, honest man, with a generous nature and a pleasant disposition, and his demise is mourned by all who knew him. Besides a number of other relatives and a host of friends, the deceased leaves a wife, two daughters, MRS. EVA C. WILTSEY and MRS. ORRA J. HAMMOND, and one son, WILL PHIPPEN. An infant son preceded him to rest. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 11, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, November 16, 1905 Chariton, Ia., Nov.11 - Special: A sensational indictment was returned last night by the Grand Jury when PROF. J.M. HANLIN, who was for six years Deputy County Clerk, and previous to that was County Superintendent here, was indicted on the charge of making false entries in the fee book at the Clerk's Office. E.S. WELLS was County Clerk for four years previous to last January, and HANLIN was his Deputy during that time. At the close of WELLS' term he was elected County Attorney, and is now filling that office. His books as Clerk were examined by expert accountants the past summer, and they found that he owed the county about $1,500, which he paid back to the County Treasurer. Sheriff BOSS was also found to be over credited on the books, though he had not drawn his salary to date. WELLS claimed that the $1,500 deficit to the county was through no fault of his, as he claimed HANLIN, his Deputy, had had charge of the books during his entire four years of office, and it was through WELLS' efforts as County Attorney that HANLIN was indicted yesterday. PROF. HANLIN has been held as one of the most reliable and honest men of Chariton. He was a soldier in the Civil War and suffered severe wounds, which are now making him practically an invalid. He has not been Deputy Clerk for several months, having resigned the office at the end of the second quarter of this year. He has employed one of the strongest law firms of the county, and says he will make a fight that will open the eyes of the people of Lucas County. Just what sensation he proposes to spring are not known and will not become public until the January term of Court, when the trial is set. PROFESSOR HANLIN claims that any mistakes were entirely unintentional and were due to the negligence of Clerk WELLS as much as to himself. His indictment is a great surprise to the people of the county, as it was not known that MR. WELLS was taking this method to get to the bottom of the matter. MR. WELLS has claimed all along that MR. HAMLIN should reimburse him for the $1,500 he repaid to the county, and says that MR. HAMLIN offered to pay half of it, but he refuses to pay all of it. This led to the indictment and the trial that is to come, which will be looked forward to with intense interest. The above was printed by the Register and Leader last Sunday. The Leader Editor asked MR. WELLS, Monday, concerning the matter and he replied that the above was a faulty statement in some respects but did not care to go into detail before the trial of the case. MR. WELLS stated that MR. HANLIN had never made an offer to settle half the deficit to his personal knowledge but he understood from others that he was willing to do so. He stated further that when he surrendered the office he paid into the county $210 and suspicioned that the accounts had been juggled by his Deputy and asked the Board for an investigation. When the work of the experts was completed he paid over something like $1,030, and decided then to prosecute, but not to persecute, as some might suppose, and selected F.Q. Stuart, with the Court's approval to present the case to the Grand Jury. A reporter also called at the HANLIN home. He is in extremely poor health at present, his arm being totally paralyzed, and this indictment has been a severe shock to him. He didn't care to make any statement for publication, deeming it sufficient for the Court to bring out the facts. With regard to the matter of beating half the shortage, he claims that if such suggestion was made it must have been by MR. WELLS, as he was willing to put up in full for all clerical errors made by him (HANLIN) should any come to light. His counselors are Messrs. O.A. Bartholomew & Son, and J.A. Penick. His bond is very moderate, being only $300. The Leader has no comments to make, not desiring to try the case in advance of the Court and suggests that it would be well for all to discuss the matter temporately while the issues are pending. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (In another column of the same date:) The indictment by the Grand Jury of PROF. J..M. HANLIN comes as a surprise to the people of Lucas County and his friends everywhere. His guilt is a matter to be determined by judicial investigation. Several months since, after the experts had finished their work in the Clerk's and Sheriff's Office, and found irregularities, the Leader was aware at the time that suspicion rested on MR. HANLIN, former Deputy Clerk, as being the cause of these discrepancies, and, therefore refrained from making any comments concerning the settlement whatever. This paper cared not to reflect on anyone until the judicial investigation established the blame. It was not in a position to make direct charges and was sure that none of the parties would be benefitted by an apologistic explanation or the people wiser by the publication of an immature fact. When the case is fully unraveled it will be given in all its phases. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 10, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, November 16, 1905 Last Sunday evening at the Chariton Christian Church in the presence of a small wedding party was performed the marriage ceremony which united the lives of SAM L. BRIGHTWELL and MISS OLA HOLMES. The officiating Minister was Mr. C.F. Ward of the Christian Church. Both of these young people have been reared in the vicinity of Chariton. The bride has some years been living in Chariton and the groom is a prosperous young farmer living north of town. They begin life together under favorable prospects and their friends hope for them a long life of happiness and usefulness. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 10, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, November 16, 1905 The many friends of the contracting parties were greatly surprised to learn of the marriage of MR. JAMES D. WRIGHT JR. and MISS EVELYN M. PLOWS, which occurred at the home of the bride's parents in this city on Sunday morning, Nov. 12, 1905, at 7:30 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Fred B. Palmer in the presence of the relatives only. In the evening they were given a wedding supper at the home of his parents. MR. and MRS. WRIGHT left Sunday night for Wallace, Neb., where they will reside and where he will have charge of a ranch belonging to P.L. Harper who is a son-in-law of C.J. Stewart of this city. The bride is a daughter of MR. and MRS. WALTER PLOWS and has resided in Chariton for several years. For some time she has been one of the efficient salesladies at the Fair Store. She is quiet and unassuming in her manner and possesses to an unusual degree those lovable womanly qualities that are always so much admired. The groom is a son of MR. and MRS. FRANK P. WRIGHT and has grown up in our midst from childhood. He is a young man who stands high in the community and comes by inheritance and training into possession of those traits of character which win success in the battle of life. Both bride and groom have won the high regard of all with whom they have come in contact and the Leader but voices the sentiment expressed by all their friends in extending the heartiest congratulations on the auspicious event in their lives and trusts that it is but a beginning of the happiness in store for them. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 10, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, November 16, 1905 Since our last report Clerk Carpenter has granted marriage licenses to the following parties: H.C. LA RUE, 25 to SARAH STELLA CAMPBELL, 23. J.F. DALE, 51 to HATTIE DALE, 32. S.L. BRIGHWELL, 19, to OLA HOLMES, 21. JAS. D. WRIGHT, 23 to EVELYN M. PLOWS, 20. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 10, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, November 16, 1905 The many friends of the family were greatly grieved to learn of the death of Mrs. R.A. Hemphill of this city which occurred in Lucas at the home of her daughter, MRS. ALICE FOSTER, on Sunday, Nov. 12, 1905, at the age of 77 years, 8 months and 26 days. The remains were brought to Chariton on Tuesday morning and at ten o'clock largely attended funeral services were held at the United Presbyterian Church conducted by the Pastor, Rev. M.G. Munn, after which interment took place in the Chariton Cemetery. MARGARET F. HENRY was born in Chester County, South Carolina, on February 15, 1828. She was married in Bloomington, Indiana, on Oct. 2, 1851, to R.A. HEMPHILL, who survives her. Six children were born to this couple, two of whom have passed to the other world. Those living are WM. H. HEMPHILL of Creston, MRS. ALICE FOSTER of Lucas, N.B. HEMPHILL of Oakley and MRS. JENNIE JONES of Russell. Deceased came with her husband to Iowa in 1868 and has been a resident of Lucas County since that date. They lived in Chariton for several years and then moved to a farm east of this city. Twelve years ago they moved back to this place. A few weeks ago they went to Lucas where MRS. HEMPHILL, who was in ill health, could be cared for by her daughter. Deceased had lived a faithful Christian life from childhood and at the time of her death was a devoted member of the United Presbyterian Church at this place. She lived her life well, doing what she could to make the world better and hu! manity happier. She was a woman without pretense or demonstration, but her many kind deeds will be recalled as sweet consolation. She had a large circle of warm friends who will extend heartfelt sympathy to the sorrowing husband and children. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 10, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, November 16, 1905 On Sunday, November 5, 1905, at the home of the bride's parents, MR. and MRS. GEORGE SNUGGS, occurred the marriage of their daughter ESTELLA, to MR. FRED RUBLE. Promptly at 2:30 A.M. (sic), to the strains of Mendelsson's wedding march, played by the bride's cousin, MISS MAY BRIM of Hamlin, Kas., the bridal couple descended the stairs, attended by MISS DOLLIE SMITH of Indianola, as maid of honor, and MR. JAKE SNUGGS, brother of the bride, as best man. They took their places in the parlor in front of an arch of autumn leaves and asparagus, where Rev. Davis, Pastor of the M.E. Church, performed the ceremony in the presence of only the immediate relatives and friends. The bride looked beautiful in a gown of white Perline lawn with trimmings of overlace and ruching. MISS DOLLIE SMITH wore a costume of white Persian lawn. The groom and the best man wore the conventional black. After congratulations the guests repaired to the dining room where a delicious dinner was awaiting them. The presents received by the newly married couple were both numerous and useful. The bride is an accomplished and refined young lady, and will be a true helpmate to the young man who has chosen her to be a companion through life. The groom is the youngest son of MR. and MRS. MILTON RUBLE and is an industrious young farmer and highly respected by all who know him. On Monday night they were given a reception at the groom's parents'. They are now at home to their many friends on his father's farm. The writer heartily joins with their numerous friends in wishing that they may live a happy and prosperous life. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 9, 2004 [email protected] *I think they were married at 2:30 P.M., but I suppose stranger things have happened.. I copied it as it was written.

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, November 16, 1905 MRS. J.E. WAUGH, whose maiden name was MARTHA LUCINDA ARNOLD, was born February 18, 1860 near Albia, Monroe County, Iowa, and died November 9, 1905 at Excelsior Springs, Missouri, aged 45 years, 8 months and 22 days. Early in life she became a member of the Christian Church and ever remained true to her Christian duties. For the past five years she has been one of the most faithful members of the Chariton congregation. She was married February 20, 1879, at Selection, Iowa, to MR. JOHN E. WAUGH. To this union were born three children, MRS. ALICE SANDERSON of Oregon; MRS. CAMMIE MILLER of Des Moines and MISS ZORELDA WAUGH of Chariton. These with husband, a sister, MRS. ALBERT HILTON, brother A.G. ARNOLD, half sisters, MRS. D.A. NOBLE and MRS. L.S. SYLVESTER, half brother, M.T. ARNOLD, and grandchildren, D. and WENDELL SANDERSON are thus left bereaved. On October 28th in company with her husband she left home on a visit, spending a few days visiting at Albia and Hilton, arriving at Excelsior Springs, Mo., November 1st. On the morning of the third she was taken suddenly ill with congestion of the lungs and gradually grew worse, until in spite of the best care and medical skill, she died on the evening of November 9th. Her girlhood days were spent near Selection. After marriage she resided some time near Atlantic, Iowa, later moving to Albia. In the spring of 1900 the family moved to Chariton. She was respected by all as one of Chariton's splendid Christian women. She was also a member of the Woodman Circle. A large number of friends from Albia and Chariton attended her funeral services which were held from the Albia Christian Church, conducted by C.F. Ward, Minister for the Chariton Christian Church. Burial was at Oak View Cemetery at Albia, where she awaits the summons of the Lord she loved and whom she served so f! aithfully. MR. WAUGH and daughters have our tenderest sympathy in this, their great hour of sadness. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 9, 2004 [email protected]

In a message dated 9/9/04, Nancee writes: > MISS PASCHAL was worth $75,000. > According to two of the on-line inflation calculators, $75,000 in 1905 would be worth approximately $1.5 million now! One of the calculators is based on the consumer price index. She was a wealthy lady. Dave Werts

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, November 16, 1905 On Wednesday, November 8, 1905, at the home of the bride's parents in Lincoln Township occurred the marriage of MR. H.C. LA RUE and MISS SARAH STELLA CAMPBELL. The ceremony was performed at high noon and Rev. W.S. McCullagh, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiated. The wedding was a quiet home affair and was witnessed only by the relatives and a few intimate friends. The bride was attired in a dainty and becoming gown of cream colored mohair and carried a bouquet of pink carnations and ferns. At the conclusion of the ceremony and after congratulations had been proffered, an elegant wedding dinner was served. MR. and MRS. LA RUE left in the evening for a visit with his parents in Vinton. When they return they will go to housekeeping on his farm east of this city, known as the Whitten place. The bride is a daughter of MR. and MRS. W.B. CAMPBELL and was born and reared in this county. She is one of our very best young ladies, intelligent and refined, and will prove a congenial helpmate. The groom is an energetic, industrious young man with a splendid character. Both have many friends who will join in extending hearty congratulations and good wishes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 9, 2004 [email protected]

Thanks, Dave -- Sadly enough, money can't buy 'everything'.. (Sometimes I have to remind myself of that, since we're retired. ha..) Best Regards, Nancee ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2004 6:55 PM Subject: [IALUCAS] Re: MISS PASCHEL COMMITS SUICIDE. > > In a message dated 9/9/04, Nancee writes: > > > MISS PASCHAL was worth $75,000. > > > According to two of the on-line inflation calculators, $75,000 in 1905 would > be worth approximately $1.5 million now! One of the calculators is based on > the consumer price index. She was a wealthy lady. > > 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 > > ============================== > You can manage your RootsWeb-Review subscription from > http://newsletters.rootsweb.com/ > >

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, November 9, 1905 At the home of MR. and MRS. FRANK BARR on Nov. 8th, at two o'clock, occurred the marriage of MR. JOHN DALE to MRS. HATTIE LONG, in the presence of the bride's brother, MR. SAM LONG, and a few friends. Rev. McGaughey of the Russell Presbyterian Church performed the wedding ceremony. The couple left on No. 4 for their future home on a farm lately purchased by MR. DALE in Wayne County. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 9, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, November 9, 1905 MR. DANIEL HICKOK died at the family home Tuesday afternoon after a long period of suffering from catarrh of the stomach. The funeral wervices will be held at the home Thursday afternoon and interment at the Humeston Cemetery. MR. HICKOK was a man who had and made friends wherever he went and he will be sorely missed. The bereaved family have the sympathy of all their friends in this great trouble. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 9, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, November 9, 1905 ANNA LAURA, the little two-year-old daughter of MR. and MRS. JAS. WASHBURN, died Friday afternoon in the hospital at Keokuk where her parents had taken her for the purpose of having an operation performed on her throat. MR. and MRS. WASHBURN, with the little corpse were met at Humeston Saturday afternoon and taken to their home. Funeral services were held at the house Sunday afternoon and burial at the Last Chance Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 9, 2004 [email protected]