The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, August 24, 1905 A quiet but impressive wedding occurred at the LEANDER MOORE home in Warren Township at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22d, when MR. FRED C. HOYT of Sac City, Iowa, and MISS ELIZABETH MOORE were united in marriage by Rev. F.B. Palmer. Immediately after the ceremony a most delightful wedding dinner was served by the mother of the bride. The groom, a son of MR. and MRS. FRANK J . HOYT, is a successful and rising young business man of Sac City, and in every way well worthy to make a home for one of Lucas County's fair daughters. The bride is a daughter of MR. and MRS. LEANDER MOORE of Warren Township. For several years she has been an efficient instructor in the Sac City, Academy, a Baptist School, before this she was for a year a teacher in the Russell High School. Character, grace, and varied accomplishments all combine to make her an ideal wife in the noblest sense of the name. MR. and MRS. HOYT departed Tuesday afternoon from Chariton by way of Des Moines for their new home in Sac City, where they will be accompanied by the well wishes of a host of Lucas County friends. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert August 31, 2004

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, August 24, 1905 The remains of JOHN W. LEACH of Humeston were found on the right of way, of the south branch railroad, about one mile north of Derby Monday morning. MR. LEACH came to Chariton Friday evening and stayed in Chariton for the show on Saturday, and not having money to defray his passage back to Humeston, he started to walk home. It is supposed that he was struck by a train, sometime Saturday night. An engineer going south Monday morning noticed what he thought was the body of a man lying in the grass near the track, and notified the agent, who sent out a searching party with the above result. Coroner Stanton was notified and held an inquest, and after a full investigation his jury brought in a verdict exonerating everyone, by saying the death of the unfortunate man was purely accidental. He was about thirty-two years old, was married, leaves a wife but no children. His father, GILMORE LEACH lives in Humeston. The remains were considerably mangled, both legs being broken, an! d other injuries suggest that death was almost instantaneous. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert August 31, 2004

Hi All: Well, just found out tonight that my ISP disconnected me -- for whatever reason, I don't know.. So, I've received NO e-mail; if you sent something, please re-send it to me.. Tech support re-connected my computer to SCICAN a few minutes ago. Thanks, Nancee

Mary Beth you are one of the biggest sweethearts I have run into! Blessings to you and yours. Deborah

Greetings Oliver, Found various Graves & Oliver family members interred in Lucas Co., Iowa, mainly tho' this is your William & Sarah [siblings] and some of their family. Were there other siblings? They are quite a few similar in age with families buried near the below: Lucas Co, IA Cemetery Records, publ 1981 {LCHS}: Parr - Wheeler Cemetery, Liberty Twp. p. 57 Row 14 N-S 1. Graves, Alexander T., Nov. 26, 1834-Dec. 7, 1910 Father. p. 58 Sarah Jane Aug. 30 1836 - Sept 27, 1909 Mother. 2. Graves, Rosa Feb 13, 1873-Mar. 3, 1900. 3. Loan, Infant Sn of T. & R. [son of Thomas & Rosa Loan] 4. h.s. John A. 5. Graves, John S. Aug. 30, 1859 ag 1y 9m 19d. Our little twins died Apr. 16, 1867. Joseph A. Oct. 9, 1865 ag 3y 4m 16d Sons & Dau. of A.T. & S. J. // p. 58 Row 17 N-S 2. Oliver, Elva Sn of Wm & E. Mar. 8, 1874 ag 1y 7m. 3. Howard, Mary E., Dau. of R. & P. Jan 22, 1859, ag 8y 7m 6d. 4. Oliver, Eltie Sn of Wm. & E. Apr. 16, 1874 ag 3y 11m. 5. Oliver, William Sept. 22, 1874 ag 35y 6m 14d. 6. Oliver, Elmer M. Sn of W.R. & L.E.* Oct. 19, 1890 ag 22y 6m 28d. // * Are W.R. & L.E. same parents as Wm & E. ? Per Steven, they did have an Elmer. Let me know if you have questons, corrections. Mary Beth in Wisconsin Not my line, just another "Random Act of Genealogical Kindness". :-) On 30.08.2004 at 13:49:57, <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi all, > > Steven Oliver can be contact at: [email protected] Can > someone confirm > for him that this is a correct match? > Thank you Deborah > > Steven writes: > William Oliver was my grgrgrandfather. My reocrds show that he was born March 8, 1839 in Indiana. He apparently moved to Iowa with his sister, Sarah Jane Oliver Graves to Lucas County in the Newbern area. He married Elizabeth Betty > Howard and had 4 children, Emma, Eva Mary, Joseph E, and Elmer Martin (my grgandfather). My records show that he died September 22, 1874. I had no idea where he died until now. > Thank you for this post. Do you have any other information on William Oliver? I have information on his sisters, brothers, and parents (along with uncles and cousins). > I am willing to share information if this is a correct match. > Thank you, > Steve > > The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa > Saturday, September 26, l874 > > We are informed of the sad death of WM. OLIVER, of Newbern, who has > for some > time past been lying very low with sickness. MR. OLIVER was a young > man of > prepossessing and agreeable manners, with many warm friends, and for > some time > has been engaged in the drug and dry goods business at Newbern. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > -- > > Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert > November l6, 2003 > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ialucas > > > > ==== 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, September 7, 1905 The little eighteen months old daughter of MR. and MRS. HARRY BENWAY of Norwood, was drowned Tuesday morning by falling in a cistern. The little one stepped on a trap door which gave way and precipitated her into the water. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert August 30, 2004

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, August 17, 1905 DR. C.E. STEWART of this city received a message last Saturday morning conveying the sad intelligence that a son of MR. and MRS. JAS. STEWART of Wichita, Kas., had been killed by coming in contact with a live wire at the power house where he had been employed. The young man was about twenty years of age. His parents resided in Chariton for many years, and MRS. STEWART was formerly MISS KATE MARTIN. Their many friends here will extend heartfelt sympathy to them in their great bereavement. DR. C.E. STEWART and brother, DR. HOMER STEWART of Lucas, left Saturday for Wichita to attend the funeral, which was held Monday afternoon. Memorial services were held at the same hour at the home of his grandmother, MRS. LYDIA STEWART, near Oakley, and were conducted by Rev. O.C. Brown. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert August 30, 2004

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, August 17, 1905 ROY GILBERT, son of J.D. GILBERT, who resides near Russell, was married at Macksburg on Wednesday of last week to MISS FAY CROSS, whose father was formerly a Baptist Minister at Russell. They are now visiting his parents, but they expect to make their home in this city. The many friends in this county of the worthy couple, will extend hearty congratulations. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert August 30, 2004

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, August 17, 1905 MR. RAYMOND CASEBOLT of Cedar Township and MISS LULU WILLOUGHBY were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents in Lincoln Township on Sunday, August 13, 1905, at high noon. The ceremony was performed by Rev. D.C. Franklin of the M.E. Church in the presence of the relatives and a few intimate friends. Both are estimable young people and they will have the best wishes of many acquaintances on this, the beginning of their pilgrimage through life together. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert August 30, 2004

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, August 17, 1905 MR. and MRS. CHAS. CARLSON of Decatur County, formerly of this city, are mourning the death of their infant son ROY, aged 21 months, who passed away last Saturday after an illness of only a few days with cholera infantum. The remains were brought to Chariton and interred in the cemetery here Sunday afternoon, brief services being conducted at the grave by Rev. J.P. Borg. The members of the family were accompanied to this city by TOM and HARDY LENTZ. In their great grief the sorrowing relatives have the sympathy of innumerable friends at this place. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert August 30, 2004

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, August 17, 1905 MRS. A.J. DAVIS died at her home in this city this morning at three o'clock after an extended ilness with diabetes. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Dr. Franklin will be held at the family residence Saturday morning at ten o'clock after which the remains will be taken to Mt. Pleasant for interment. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert August 30, 2004

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, August 10, 1905 VIRGIL BARRON, son of MR. and MRS. J.T. BARRON of near Derby, was drowned in Kirksville, Mo., where he was attending the State Normal School, Saturday, August 5. In company with a number of Sunday School pupils, teachers and officers, he was enjoying a picnic at the lake. His teacher took his class in the lake to wade, bathe and swim. VIRGIL was wading and was in the height of his glory when he stepped into a hole eighteen feet deep and sank from sight. Onlookers were unable to save him. His body was raised by dynamite on Sunday morning and was brought to Derby Monday morning, accompanied by his sister MAGGIE, who was in school there, and a friend, G.H. JAMISON, sent by the Y.M.C.A. of which he was a member. His brother CLINT and MRS. FRED RIGGLE met them at Albia Sunday evening. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Orr Campbell of Indianola were held at the Eden Baptist Church Monday afternoon after which interment took place in the Murray Cemetery by the side of his l! ittle brother. The funeral was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and was pathetic beyond expression. The floral tributes were profuse and beautiful. One emblem was finished with purple and white ribbons, his class colors. VIRGIL TALMAGE BARRON was born in Kentucky and was 21 years, 9 months and 12 days old. He had resided near Derby with his parents for many years, and was a model young man, held in the highest regard by all who knew him. Of strict integrity, with an excellent character and a pleasant disposition he won the esteem of all with whom he came in contact, and his sad and sudden death brought sorrow to the hearts of his many friends. He is survived by his parents, one brother and three sisters, who are prostrated with grief and who have the sympathy of the entire community in their overwhelming affliction. KIT MCQUARY of Atlanta, Mo., a brother of MRS. BARRON, accompanied by his son, attended the last sad rites. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks to all who aided and sympathized with us during our darkest hour of bereavement, on account of the death by drowning of our son and brother, Virgil. -- JAS. T. BARRON and FAMILY. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert August 30, 2004

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, August 3, 1905 Muscatine, August 4th. -- One of the prettiest weddings that has taken place in this city for some time was that of MISS MABEL BITZER, and Rev. J.H. YAGGY of Chariton, Wednesday evening. The ceremony was performed in the west parlor at the home of the bride's mother, MRS. ELIZABETH BITZER, 405 Mulberry Street, by Rev. S.E. YAGGY, of New York City, a brother of the groom. The couple was attended by MISS ELIZABETH PFEIFFER, a friend of the bride, and RAY N. BITZER, the bride's brother. Rev. W.I. Beatty, Pastor of the Chicago Brethren Church of this city, offered prayer after the services, which were very impressive. Koontz's full orchestra furnished the music, playing the march to which the young couple took their place. Little MISSES VIOLA LUCKHARDT, a niece of the bride, and LAURA KEITH preceded the bridal party, unwinding white ribbon as they went, forming an aisle through which the young people passed to the front parlor, where a large white bell was suspended from the ceiling behind which were banked palms, ferns and other greenery. Beneath the bell the marriage vows were spoken. After the ceremony luncheon was served to the large assembly of relatives and friends. The house was most beautifully decorated. The dining room presented a very pretty appearance, smilax being festooned from the table in the center to the corners of the room. Large bowls of sweet peas and pretty clusters of marguerites were also used in the artistic scheme. In various places in the large house palms and ferns peeped forth to add to the splendor of the arrangements. The bride wore a pretty white gown of shimmering material and carried bride's roses. MRS. YAGGY is the daughter of MRS. ELIZABETH BITZER. She is a graduate of the Muscatine High School and for a number of years attended Western College, Toleda, (Ia.) She has always been an ardent church worker, having charge of the infant class in the U.B. Church for some time and also being organist in that church until a short time ago. She is also a vocalist of much ability. The young couple left Wednesday night for northern Iowa, where they will spend some time visiting relatives, when they will go to Chariton, their home to be. -- Ottumwa Courier. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert August 30, 2004

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, August 3, 1905 MARRIAGE LICENSES: The clerk of the court has issued permits for the following people to wed: J.W. GOBEN, 27 to HATTIE PETTY, 23. BROOKS E. HENRY, 20 to MINDA LONG, 17. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert August 30, 2004

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, August 3, 1905 The sorrowful news was received in this city the first of the week of the death of HON. DELL STUART, which occurred last Sunday at the hospital in Portland, Oregon, where he had undergone an operation for the removal of gall stones. He resided here for about twenty years and was a brother to T.M. and F.Q. STUART of this city. Fourteen years ago he removed to Portland, Ore., where he has since resided. For several years he was Judge of this judicial district and performed his duties faithfully and well. he was one of the best citizens Chariton ever had and his hosts of friends throughout this county will learn of his death with deep regret. He is survived by his wife and three children and to them the heartfelt sympathy of the community is freely extended. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert August 30, 2004

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, August 3, 1905 The many friends in Chariton were saddened by the news of the death of MRS. L.H. JEWELL of this city, which occurred in Prophetstown, Ill., on Thursday, July 27, 1905, at the home of her daughter, MRS. ALICE FIELD, where she had been visiting since January 1st. Although she had been in ill health for several years she was only dangerously ill for one month and death was due to catarrhal pneumonia. Brief services were held at the FIELD home in Prophetstown on Friday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock after which the remains were brought to Chariton and taken to the home of her daughter, MRS. MABEL CUSTER, where funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. D.C. Franklin of the M.E. Church, at the conclusion of which interment took place in the Chariton Cemetery. MARGARET BOHN, daughter of MR. and MRS. PETER BOHN, was born in Newark, Ohio, on June 24, 1820. Her father was one of the seven famous men who constituted Napoleon's body guard. She was married in Ohio on March 31, 1847, to L.H. JEWELL who survives her. Ten years later they moved to Carroll County, Ill., where they lived until 1874 when they moved to Nebraska, residing there until 1883 when they came to Lucas County, locating on a farm near Derby. After a year's residence there they came to Chariton which has since been their home. She had been a devout Christian from childhood and for many years had been a member of the M.E. Church. She was the mother of eight children, all of whom were with her during her last illness and attended the last sad rites. They are MRS. JOSEPHINE LIVINGSTON of Corydon, MRS. ALICE FIELD and MRS. NAMA TALCOTT of Prophetstown, Ill., MRS. MABEL CUSTER and EARL JEWELL of Chariton, DRS. P.M. JEWELL of Decorah, H.E. of Coon Rapids and T.M. of La! Crosse, Wis. Others present at the funeral were W.L. Livingston, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Livingston, Mr. and Mrs. I. Boyer and daughter Alice all of Corydon, L.J. Talcott of Prophetstown, Ill. MRS. JEWELL was a grand, good woman, one of those noble characters to whom the world owes so much. She was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her and her death is lamented by a host of friends who extend heartfelt sympathy to the sorrowing relatives. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert August 30, 2004

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, August 3, 1905 The many friends in Chariton were saddened by the news of the death of MRS. L.H. JEWELL of this city, which occurred in Prophetstown, Ill., on Thursday, July 27, 1905, at the home of her daughter, MRS. ALICE FIELD, where she had been visiting since January 1st. Although she had been in ill health for several years she was only dangerously ill for one month and death was due to catarrhal pneumonia. Brief services were held at the FIELD home in Prophetstown on Friday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock after which the remains were brought to Chariton and taken to the home of her daughter, MRS. MABEL CUSTER, where funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. D.C. Franklin of the M.E. Church, at the conclusion of which interment took place in the Chariton Cemetery. MARGARET BOHN, daughter of MR. and MRS. PETER BOHN, was born in Newark, Ohio, on June 24, 1820. Her father was one of the seven famous men who constituted Napoleon's body guard. She was married in Ohio on March 31, 1847, to L.H. JEWELL who survives her. Ten years later they moved to Carroll County, Ill., where they lived until 1874 when they moved to Nebraska, residing there until 1883 when they came to Lucas County, locating on a farm near Derby. After a year's residence there they came to Chariton which has since been their home. She had been a devout Christian from childhood and for many years had been a member of the M.E. Church. She was the mother of eight children, all of whom were with her during her last illness and attended the last sad rites. They are MRS. JOSEPHINE LIVINGSTON of Corydon, MRS. ALICE FIELD and MRS. NAMA TALCOTT of Prophetstown, Ill., MRS. MABEL CUSTER and EARL JEWELL of Chariton, DRS. P.M. JEWELL of Decorah, H.E. of Coon Rapids and T.M. of La! Crosse, Wis. Others present at the funeral were W.L. Livingston, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Livingston, Mr. and Mrs. I. Boyer and daughter Alice all of Corydon, L.J. Talcott of Prophetstown, Ill. MRS. JEWELL was a grand, good woman, one of those noble characters to whom the world owes so much. She was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her and her death is lamented by a host of friends who extend heartfelt sympathy to the sorrowing relatives. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert August 30, 2004

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, July 20, 1905 The MISSES RUTH LEONARD, MARIE BROWN, HAZEL LARMIER and ROSS DRAKE were entertained at a home party from Tuesday until Saturday by the MISSES HAZEL and MARVEL BAKER and report a most delightful time. MISS LILLIE COFIELD was given an enjoyable surprise at the home of the MISSES MAUD and MABEL LYMAN last Friday evening. About twenty of her young lady friends assembled, bringing with them a quantity of delectable refreshments. MISS COFIELD, with her sister, MRS. HARRY KETCHAM, left the following day for their new home in Red Oak and the party was in the nature of a farewell. MESDAMES OLIVE CHILDS and EDNA HENDERSON were the hostesses at a party last Friday afternoon at the home of the former. Games were played, light refreshments were served and some time was spent in an enjoyable manner. Another company of ladies was entertained by MESDAMES CHILDS and HENDERSON yesterday afternoon. MRS. NETTIE MICHENER and MRS. H.H. LARIMER very charmingly entertained a number of ladies at the home of the former last Friday afternoon. MISS KATHRYN COLLINS entertained a number of friends at a six o'clock dinner on Tuesday evening in honor of her cousin, MISS URILLA RUDY of Lincoln, Neb. MRS. R.W. ALLEN entertained a number of young people Monday evening in honor of her sister and sister-in-law, the MISS JESSIE LOCKE and GRACE ALLEN of Atlantic. Light refreshments were served and some time was spent in playing games. A jolly good time is reported by those present. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert August 30, 2004

Hi all, Steven Oliver can be contact at: [email protected] Can someone confirm for him that this is a correct match? Thank you Deborah Steven writes: William Oliver was my grgrgrandfather. My reocrds show that he was born March 8, 1839 in Indiana. He apparently moved to Iowa with his sister, Sarah Jane Oliver Graves to Lucas County in the Newbern area. He married Elizabeth Betty Howard and had 4 children, Emma, Eva Mary, Joseph E, and Elmer Martin (my grgandfather). My records show that he died September 22, 1874. I had no idea where he died until now. Thank you for this post. Do you have any other information on William Oliver? I have information on his sisters, brothers, and parents (along with uncles and cousins). I am willing to share information if this is a correct match. Thank you, Steve The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Saturday, September 26, l874 We are informed of the sad death of WM. OLIVER, of Newbern, who has for some time past been lying very low with sickness. MR. OLIVER was a young man of prepossessing and agreeable manners, with many warm friends, and for some time has been engaged in the drug and dry goods business at Newbern. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert November l6, 2003 http://www.rootsweb.com/~ialucas

Here is another one for you, Tracilyn can be reached at: [email protected] (that is an "small R" before the @). Thanks, Deborah Hi, The parents to this particular Frances A. Brown are: Richard Brown (b 1799,d. 1865, Iowa) and Sarah Gaus Brown b. 1803 d. 1852. She is one of 11 children. Contact me if you would like particulars on her parents and sibblings. Tracilyn The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, May 4, 1905 MRS. FRANCES SPROTT, widow of the late J.W. SPROTT, died suddenly at her home in Derby on Sunday evening, April 23, 1905. She was stricken with apoplexy and expired within a few minutes. The Lucas Ledger speaks of her as follows: "FRANCES A. BROWN was born April 24, 1830, in Fayette County, Pa. She came to Iowa with her parents when but fifteen years of age, settling in Lee County, near Keokuk. She was married to JOS. W. SPROTT March 24, 1853 and moved to Lucas County in 1858, where she has since resided. Five children survive her; ELIZABETH MITCHELL, JOAN CHAPMAN, LAURA PARKIN, KATE ROBISON, ALICE WASHBURN, and one brother CHAS. BROWN, of Montrose, Iowa, all of whom were present at the funeral services. Her only son THOS. L. died in 1877. She also leaves twenty-five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. MRS. SPROTT was one of the pioneer settlers of Union Township, and was known and loved by a large circle of friends, many of whom had enjoyed the hospitality of her home or received material benefits from her generous hand. She was most wonderfully devoted to her home and family, whose constant care was ever on her mind. She was a firm believer in a Spiritual existence -- that when she left this world it would be to join the loved ones gone before who awaited her over there. She was a great lover of flowers. Her death occurred as the Easter lilies budded forth. May her spirit dwell where the flowers never cease to bloom. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday at one o'clock, conducted by Rev. Pressly. Interment was made at Last Chance." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert August 18, 2004 http://www.rootsweb.com/~ialucas/Main.htm