The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, May 27, 1909 THOMAS BRANDON, of Russell, in company with MRS. BRANDON, was in town Monday looking after business matters. He says he has been spending the spring down on the farm and getting sunburned and invigorated, enjoying the diversion first rate. Next Monday, in company with his daughter, MRS. JOHN MASSMAN, he expects to start to Texas to look after some large real estate interests he has there. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert July 21, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, May 27, 1909 ALVIN NICHOLS, aged twelve and THOMAS BRIGGS, aged fourteen years, were arrested at Knoxville, Wednesday, by detective J.M. Harrison for putting an obstruction on the railroad track near Knoxville, Monday evening, for the purpose of wrecking the Des Moines and Albia southbound passenger about nine o'clock. The engine and baggage car were derailed, and about three hundred passengers badly shaken up, but no one seriously injured. The boys will probably be placed in the reform school. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert July 21, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, May 27, 1909 CLAUDE W. CLARK and EMILY S. JOHNSON were united in marriage Tuesday at the Presbyterian manse, Rev. McCullagh performing the ceremony. They will reside in the northwest part of town, in one of the Bailey cottages. The bride until recently was saleslady in the Palmer Department Store and has a large circle of friends. The groom is an energetic young man and is worthy his chosen bride. Congratulations are extended the happy couple as they start on life's matrimonial sea. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert July 21, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, May 27, 1909 MARRIAGE LICENSES: G.W. SIMS, 36 to GERTIE M. BLUE, 28. CLAUDE W. CLARK, 25 to EMILY S. JOHNSON, 28. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert July 21, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, May 20, 1909 In the old Lucas County probate record spoken of last week, the following entry is found: Sale of the goods and chattels of the estate of DANIEL PHILLIPS, late deceased of Lucas County and State of Iowa, February 19, 1851: Purchaser & Article ------------------------------ JACOB WYANT - Yoke of cattle - $43.00 LLOYD JENKINS - Log chain - 1.37 l/2 DANIEL CHACE - Coon skin - .15 JACOB PHILLIPS - Plow - 8.00 MILES VAN METER - Yoke - 1.00 JACOB PHILLIPS - Hide - 1.00 DAVID WAYNICK - Iron Wedge - .40 SAMUEL LARMER - Trowel - .35 JOHN MCGUIRE & WM. STEVENS - A Prairie Claim - 50.00 JOHN MCGUIRE - Wagon - 15.00 1 Cow - 10.00 1 Lot Turnips per bu. - .13 1/2 1 Lot Salt Pork, per lb - .05 1 Side Sole Leader, per lb - .30 1 Lot Shock Corn, per Shock - .37 1/2 14 Bushels Shelled Corn, per bu - .30 3 Hogs - 6.00 1 Calf - 3.00 1 Bee Stand - 1.00 80-Acre Claim - 35.00 2 Yoke Cattle - 80.00 1 Lard Gourd - .50 1 Jug and Gourd - .25 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert July 21, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, May 13, 1909 A few days since County Clerk, J.H. Collins, came across the "First probate Record of Lucas County, Iowa" dated Oct. 7, 1850. It was not like the record books of the present day but ALLEN EDWARDS, the county judge, had improvised it from sheets of writing paper and placed on it a wrapping paper back, giving it the appearance of a cumbersome copy book. One of the transactions recorded in this book was the appraisement of the property of ANDREW MCCLUNG, deceased, the record appearing June 9, 1851, with the following as appraisers: JACOB BURLEY, JAMES MITCHELL and JOHN POWERS. A part of their findings were: Spinning wheel - $3.00 Loom - 2.50 2 Augurs - .60 Frow = 1.00 3 Yearling Calves - 15.00 3 Cows - 45.00 1 Yoke of Cattle - 40.00 Sword - .50 Wool Cards - .30 Set Harness - .75 Iron Wedge - .10 Drawing Knife - .87 l/2 Chance of 8 Hogs, Pretty wild - 5.00 Bible - .50 Claim on Grave Hollow - 25.00 Improved Claim 28 acres - 150.00 In perusing the above it would seem that Bibles and cattle were not in the greatest demand. There were many other articles listed but these are the more striking. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert July 21, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net *What is a Frow?

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, May 13, 1909 OMER HIBBITTS and MISS CLARA BUTCHER were married in Albia, Monday, returning to their home in Chariton, Monday evening. MR. HIBBITTS is employed in the Palmer Department Store and they will reside in the west part of town. Their many friends extend congratulations. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert July 21, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

NORTHWESTERN IOWA ITS HISTORY AND TRADITION VOLUME III 1804-1926 V. E. WADHAMS That so many of the enterprising and successful business men of Sioux City are native sons, indicates that here are are to be found all the opportunities necessary to insure success in the material affairs of life and that morally and socially it is all that could be desired. In this class stands Victor E. Wadhams, secretary-treasurer and general manager of the Sioux City Paper Company, one of the prosperous and substantial concerns of this thriving city. Mr. Wadhams was born here on the 10th day of April, 1884, and is a son of John S. and Anna L. (Swan) Wadhams, both of whom were natives of Sweden. They came to this country in youth, each locating in Chariton, Iowa, where they were eventually married. The father engaged in the grocery business there until 1883, when he came to Sioux City and again embarked in the same line of business, in which he continued for thirty-five years. In 1918 he disposed of his store and a year later became a member of the office force of the Sioux City Paper Company, where he was employed until his death on March 16, 1926. Victor E. Wadhams attended the public schools of Sioux City, graduating from the commercial department of the high school in 1900. He then accepted a position with the Tolerton & Warfield Company, wholesale grocers, with whom he worked in the claim department until 1907, when he resigned and went to work for the Tackaberry Company, wholesale grocers, being made buyer in the paper and woodenware department. He continued in that capacity until 1913, when he resigned in order to embark in business on his own account, organizing the Sioux City Paper Company, a copartnership, of which he was made manager. In 1915 the business was incorporated and Mr. Wadhams became secretary-treasurer and general manager of the company, which has enjoyed a steady and substantial growth, being now numbered among the most important firms in its line in the state of Iowa. In 1909 Mr. Wadhams was united in marriage to Miss Alice Stone, of Sioux City, and they are the parents of three children, namely: Dwight Stone, who is in high school, and Daniel Edward and Betty Ann, who are in the grade schools. Mr. Wadhams is a member of Tyrian Lodge, No. 508, A. F. & A. M.; Sioux City Consistory, No. 5, A. A. S. R., and Abu-Bekr Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S. He is also a member of the Rotary Club and the Chamber of Commerce. He and his family are members and active supporters of the McClintock Community Presbyterian church. He is interested in everything pertaining to the welfare of the people and the commercial progress of the city, and occupies an enviable position in business circles. http://www.iagenweb.org/history/index.htm posted at this site with Debbie's permission

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, May 6, 1909 ED J. RELPH and MINNIE W. HUPP were united in marriage Wednesday evening at the Baptist parsonage, Rev. Hugh Moore officiating. The bride and groom are well known in this county where they grew to man and womanhood. They are both matter of fact and industrious and will make life a success. They will reside on a farm in Benton Township, which the groom has in readiness followed by the congratulations of a large circle of friends. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert July 18, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, May 6, 1909 On Wednesday afternoon at the Baptist parsonage occurred the marriage of JOHN MADDY to ELLEN CASNER, of near Russell, Rev. Hugh Moore performing the ceremony. They will leave in a short time for western Kansas, where the groom is engaged in farming. Congratulations are extended the happy young couple. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert July 18, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, May 6, 1909 MARRIED: At the United Presbyterian parsonage on Tuesday afternoon, DOTY STEWART and MABEL SOWERS, of Warren Township, Rev. Findley performing the ceremony. They will reside on a farm in Warren Township. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert July 18, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, May 6, 1909 MARRIAGE LICENSES: ED J. RELPH, 31 to MINNIE W. HUPP, 22. DOTY STEWART, 19 to MABEL SOWERS, 16. JOHN MADDY, 20 to ELLEN CASNER, 16. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert July 18, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

Cleveland and Fry Hill Cemetery are one and the same. Fry Hill sometimes was called Cleveland because it was on a hill due north of the (ghost) town of Cleveland. Frank

Can someone tell me where the Cleveland cemetery is? I thought that at one time there was an East Cleveland somewhere near Lucas. Any help greatly appreciated. Sarah Rierson Mitchellville, IA

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 29, 1909 A quiet but pretty wedding occurred at the Catholic Priory, Wednesday evening at eight o'clock. The contracting parties were ANNA AUGUSTA LEINEN and FRANKLIN MILLER. The ceremony was said by Rev. Father Edward Gaule in the presence of the immediate relatives and a few intimate friends. They were attended by the bride's brother, Leo Leinen and the groom's sister, Miss Murl Miller, both of Kansas City, and P.L. Mennen, of Burlington, and Miss Mayme Hambsch of Cedar Rapids. The bride was neatly gowned in a light traveling suit with hat and gloves to match. She is the only daughter of MR. and MRS. NICHOLAS LEINEN, of Chariton. She is a talented young lady possessed of many admirable qualities. She is a graduate of the Chariton High School in the class of 1901 and was for a number of years one of Lucas County's successful teachers. She also took a business course in Kansas City, and has been employed in a large music house the past two years. MR. MILLER is a stranger to Chariton but is spoken of as an exemplary young man with business tact and ability. He is proprietor of a grocery store and bakery in Kansas City, where he has a home already prepared for his bride. An informal reception was given at the home of the bride's parents and a wedding luncheon served. The many friends extend congratulations to the happy young couple as they start on life's matrimonial sea, and the best wishes are theirs for their future happiness and prosperity. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert July 15, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 29, 1909 MORRIS H. SCOTT and GRACE BELL UMBENHOWER have joined the list of Benedicts and will voyage life's sea together. They are both residents of Lucas County and will continue to reside here. * * * * At the United Brethren Parsonage on Sunday last, MR. HARRY POUSH and MISS CARRIE DUCKWORTH were joined in holy wedlock by Rev. S.S. Smick. She is the daughter of MR. and MRS. OLIVER DUCKWORTH, of Cedar Township, and for years has been engaged as teacher in the Lucas County schools. He is a young man of sterling worth and they have wisely decided to begin life on a farm near Newbern. * * * * Mayor George Carpenter officiated on Sunday at the marriage of W.C. HELLYER and MISS STELLA ALLISON, two young people of Lucas County, who had wisely concluded to join fate and fortune and fight life's battles together. May success attend them. * * * * At the home of the bride's parents, MR. and MRS. M.V. ADAMS, in this city at 7:30 yesterday evening, occurred the marriage of W.F. GOLTRY and MISS MAUDE ADAMS. They will reside on the groom's farms in Warren Township, which he recently purchased. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert July 15, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 8, 1909 At the home of the bride's parents, MR. and MRS. JOHN BEVAN, near Oakley, occurred the marriage of their daughter, GEORGELLA, to FLOYD HOLMES. The wedding took place on Tuesday, April 6, at 12 o'clock, noon. Presiding Elder B.F. Miller of Indianola, performing the ceremony in the presence of about forty invited guests. The wedding march was played by Miss Ogden, Deaconess, of Des Moines, the bridal party entered the parlor, the bride and groom taking their places beneath a suspended white wedding bell. The parlor and dining room were tastefully decorated with evergreens and cut flowers. Following congratulations a sumptuous three-course dinner was served. The bride wore white persian lawn, trimmed in lace and insertion and carried a shower bouquet of brides' roses. She is a talented young lady of pleasing address a graduate of the Chariton High School in the class of '08 and is well fitted to take up the duties which will naturally be hers. The groom is a son of MR. and MRS. SOLOMON HOLMES, near Oakley, and is a young man of sterling character and worth. They will take up their residence at once on the John Taylor farm, five miles southwest of Chariton, which the groom had previously furnished. The bride and groom have many friends in Chariton and vicinity, who will join in wishing them a tranquil journey over life's matrimonial sea. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert July 15, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 8, 1909 JOHN BORGER and ORA BYERS were united in marriage Friday evening at the Presbyterian manse, Rev. W.S. McCullagh officiating, only a few intimate friends being present to witness the ceremony. They are both well known in Chariton where they have a large circle of friends, who wish them abundant prosperity and happiness. They left the same evening for Denver, Colo., on a wedding tour and may decide to locate in the west. --------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert July 15, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 8, 1909 MARRIAGE LICENSES: JOHN BORGER, 26 to ORA D. BYERS, 26. ARTHUR L. MORRISON, 22 to EDNA PHOEBE SANDAHL, 17. THOMAS ANSLEY, 29 to LIZZIE PETERSON, 34. FLOYD R. HOLMES, 22 to GEORGELLA BEVAN, 19. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert July 15, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 8, 1909 A quiet but beautiful home wedding took place at the home of the bride's parents, MR. and MRS. CHARLES SANDAHL, when their daughter EDNA PHOEBE was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to MR. ARTHUR L. MORRISON, of Lincoln Township, Rev. A.H. Lathrop performing the ceremony. The groom's sister, Miss Nellie Morrison, and Mrs. Myrtle Hulgan acted as brides maids and the bride's cousin, Mr. Carl Sandahl and Mr. Hulgan, as groomsmen. The bride was attired in a beautiful gown of silk down while the groom wore navy blue. After congratulations had been proffered the guests repaired to the dining room where a sumptuous wedding dinner was served. The bride is well known in this community. She is of a temperate disposition and wins the affection of all who meet her. The groom has also been a resident for many years of Lincoln Township, and is favorably known by a large circle of friends. He is of industrious and thrifty habits and is equally worthy of his chosen companion. The new couple expect to make their future home at Milestone, Canada. May their cup of joy be full to overflowing and their wedded life be long and fraught with happiness is the sincere wish of their many friends. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert July 15, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net