The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 29, 1909 H. CLINTON FINCH, son of H.M. and MARY E. FINCH, was born near Belinda, Lucas County, Iowa, Feb. 27, 1888. His boyhood days were spent in this vicinity. Here he surrounded himself with the friends incident to young manhood, and here he had taken up the active duties of life, being the mainstay in the work of caring for the farm. In the spring of 1907 he contracted the measles and as the disease was in such light form he scarcely ceased manual labor. He seemed to recover from the effects of this illness and pursued the regular routine work during the summer. In the early fall his health began to fail and on September 5 he left for Boulder, Colo., hoping to stay the ravages of that dreaded disease, consumption. For a while there was promise of regaining lost health, but the past few months the decline again began and on Sunday, April 11, his condition became alarming. His father started for Denver on the morning of the 15th but ere he reached his son's bedside the spirit had flown, death claiming his own in the afternoon of that day. The remains were brought to Chariton and taken to the home near Belinda, where loved ones awaited the silent form of him who had long been one of them and who had left them in fond hopes of restoration to health. The funeral services were held at Columbia on Monday, April 19, conducted by Rev Smith. A large concourse of friends assembled to mingle their tears in sympathy with those bereft and to bid farewell to the mortal remains of one well known throughout the community. In this second sad bereavement in less than 13 months, the family has the sincere sympathy of their friends and neighbors. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert July 5, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 29, 1909 Word was received in this city of the marriage of MRS. RHODA MCDOWELL, of Chariton, Iowa, and MR. JAMES BENNETT, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, at Kansas City, at 6 o'clock p.m., April 28. The bride is well and favorably known, having made Chariton her home for the past five months. The groom is a stranger here, but comes highly spoken of as an energetic, industrious young business man noted for his exemplary habits. After spending a few days in Kansas City, they will go to their home in Shawnee, where the groom is extensively engaged in the lumber business and where they will be at home to their many friends at 705 East Main St., Shawnee, Okla. The Leader extend congratulations. --------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert July 5, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 29, 1909 C.H. POND and MISS JESSIE H. NICKELL, of Lucas, were joined in wedlock, on Wednesday evening, April 28, at the residence of MR. and MRS. W.E. HANKS, in this city, Rev. Godsel of Garden Grove, officiating. The couple represents two of the worthy young people of the county and friends congratulate them and wish them all the success possible in life. The bride is the daughter of MR. and MRS. JASPER NICKELL and has resided in Lucas County the greater part of her life and is a most exemplary and matter-of-fact young lady. The groom is an industrious young man of business tact and well equipped for the responsibilities he has assumed. He conducts the dray and transfer business at Lucas and the Leader is pleased to write him down as not belonging to that too numerous class of young men whose aim in life is to shun manly toil. With their combined enterprise and practical economy they will accumulate that future and essential competency. ------------------------------------------------------------ Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert July 5, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net *Does anyone have anymore info. on this couple? I believe C.H. POND is one of mine -- but don't know anything about him. Thanks, Nancee

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 29, 1909 Another veteran of the civil war has answered the final roll call and enlisted with the throngs of peace in the realms beyond. After a couple of weeks of suffering from paralysis, JAMES H. BOYLAN died at his home in this city on Monday afternoon at 4:00 o'clock. He was born in Perry County, Ohio, on Oct. 22, 1835, and was married to PHILIANN WILLIBY, in Chariton, in 1857. To this union were born five children, four surviving: JAMES W., of Des Moines; MRS. ANNABELLE PERCIFIELD of Chariton; MRS. MARY L. MALONE, Chariton; and MRS. SARAH L. BRIGHT, of Des Moines. One son died in infancy. He is survived by a wife, six sisters and a brother. He came to Lucas County near 52 years ago, which has continuously been his home. When the civil war broke out he enlisted in Co. K., 34th Iowa, later being discharged for disabilities. After a time he re-enlisted and was assigned to the 16th Iowa, as a veteran recruit, serving to the end of the war with honor to himself and fidelity to his country. In civil life he met his obligations manfully and leaves an unsullied name behind as a befitting monument to his memory and an untarnished bequest to his family. Funeral services were held from the late residence on Wednesday at 10:00 o clock a.m., Rev. A.H. Lathrop, assisted by Rev. C.E. Wells conducted the services and the ceremonies at the grave were under charge of the G.A.R., of which order he was a faithful and consistent member. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert July 5, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

Greetings Jackie, This is not my line but have followed it a bit as the family was in Lucas Co., Iowa as was mine. Who was H. L.'s father?? What are the spouses names? Below is an outline based upon Rebecca's obit [see copy from Nancee below] Descendants of Frederick Mauk 23 Frederick Mauk .. 24 _____ Mauk ...... 25 H. L. Mauk ........... 26 Rebecca L. Mauk 1863 - 1906 ................. +Joseph McBride ........... 26 Charles Mauk ........... 26 Gus Mauk ........... 26 LaFayette Mauk ........... 26 Grant Mauk ........... 26 Anthony Mauk ........... 26 Elizabeth Mauk ................. +_____ Clouse ........... 26 Laura Mauk ................. +_____ Preston ubject: [IALUCAS] DEATH OF REGINA (MAUK) MCBRIDE Date: 18:35:08 06.10.2004 From: Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert <iggy29@rnetinc.net> To: IALUCAS-L@rootsweb.com The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 19, 1906 MRS. JOSEPH MCBRIDE died at her home in Whitebreast Township on Wednesday night, April 11, 1906, at the age of 42 years, 7 months and 22 days. She had been in failing health for some time but was seriously ill for only five weeks with enlargement of the liver. Funeral services conducted by Rev. F.B. Palmer, Pastor of the First Baptist Church of this city, were held at her late home on Friday afternoon at one o'clock after which interment took place in Grimes Cemetery. REGINA MAUK, daughter of MR. and MRS. H.L. MAUK, was born in Whitebreast Township, this county, on August 20, 1863, and that vicinity has always been her home. On December 12, 1901, she was united in marriage to JOS. MCBRIDE, who survives her. She is also survived by her parents and by five brothers, CHARLES and GUS of Whitebreast Township; LAFAYETTE of Oakley; GRANT of Tabor; ANTHONY of Nebraska; and two sisters, MRS. ELIZABETH CLOUSE of Chariton and MRS. LAURA PRESTON of Kansas. Deceased possessed a kind and pleasant disposition and her highest happiness came in rendering assistance to others. Her many lovable traits won for her the high regard of all with whom she came in contact and her death is mourned by a host of warm friends who will extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved husband, parents, brothers and sisters. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 6, 2004 iggy29@rnetinc.net ==== IALUCAS Mailing List ==== David, railrider503@aol.com: Lucas County List Administrator, Website Coordinator, Lucas County IA Genweb - http://www.rootsweb.com/~ialucas/Main.htm thanks, Mary Beth in Wisconsin On 05.07.2005 at 01:03:55, <Alohawahine75@aol.com> wrote: > > > Hello: > > I saw your post regarding Rebecca L. Mauk as I was surfing for > genealogy information.  Rebecca is a distant cousin, with Frederick Mauk being her great grandfather and my 5th great grandfather. I am wondering if you are interested in sharing information on this family. > > Sincerely, > > > Jackie Crawford > www.therapypets.com > PO Box 10265 > Fargo, ND  58106 > jackie@therapypets.com > 701-730-6180 > > > > > ==== IALUCAS Mailing List ==== > David, railrider503@aol.com: Lucas County List Administrator, > Website Coordinator, Lucas County IA Genweb - > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ialucas/Main.htm > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, > find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx > >

Hello: I saw your post regarding Rebecca L. Mauk as I was surfing for genealogy information.  Rebecca is a distant cousin, with Frederick Mauk being her great grandfather and my 5th great grandfather. I am wondering if you are interested in sharing information on this family. Sincerely, Jackie Crawford www.therapypets.com PO Box 10265 Fargo, ND  58106 jackie@therapypets.com 701-730-6180

Lucas-listers, For those of us keeping a Lucas County history scrapbook, there is an item up for auction on Ebay, # 8315853214, which is a 1909 greenback ten dollar bill issued by the Chariton Lucas County National Bank and signed (though the image looks rubber-stamped) by Gookin and Busselle. The bids for this are at $137 already with nine days to go, so it may go through the roof. But the IMAGES of the item are large, clear and worthwhile downloading for an interesting scrapbook page, especially accompanied by Frank Myers' recent narratives of the bank's downfall (same bank, yes?). Dick Kinkead Lantana, FL

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 29, 1909 County Recorder A.D. Gray received word of the death of his mother, a few days since. The brief notice is as follows: "MRS. SUSAN WOODWARD, mother of A.D. GRAY, died at the home of her daughter, MRS. FLORA DECKARD, in Monroe County, Indiana, April 21st, 1909. Born June 28th, 1818. Would have been 91 years old 28th of June next." Many Chariton people will remember her as she was here and remained with her son almost a year, returning to Indiana several months since. Surely her life work was well done and her days on earth were many and when the summons came, she was ready and willing to go. There is a pathos in death and yet there is a sweetness in the contemplation of a long life well spent. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert June 29, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 29, 1909 MRS. VESTA DENNISON died in the hospital at Omaha, on Monday, April 19 at 2 o'clock p.m., after an illness of nine weeks. Her death was caused by blood poison. Had she lived until July 15th, she would have been 21 years of age, and been married only a little over a year. Her remains were taken to Kirksville, Mo., the home of her mother, MRS. MARY TREASURE, for interment, reaching there on Tuesday of last week. She was the daughter of MR. and MRS. THOMAS TREASURE, formerly of Whitebreast Township. Thus, a young life has gone out, which a short time since was filled with promise and the natural gladness of hearts has turned to mourning. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert June 29, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 15, 1909 What is probably the most peculiar will ever probated in Appanoose County is that of MURTY RIORDAN, which became a prominent feature in a suit brought by his sister, JOHANA MANEY, against the executors, JAMES DUGGAN and CON MURPHY calling for sale and division of the property in which she claimed a fourth interest. She alleges that her brothers, DENNIS and MURTY, owned 265 acres together. DENNIS died Feb. 2, 1907, and by inheritance she would be entitled to one-fourth of the property. MURTY died July 22, 1908, and left his property as shown by the terms of his will, as follows: PROVISIONS OF WILL Pay funeral expenses. Use not more than $100 for monument. Tim Murphy, Nephew - $100. Daniel Murphy, nephew - $100. Michael Riordan, cousin - $100. Catherine Murphy - $100. Dennis Murphy, son of Michael - $100. Mrs. Julia Cronin, cousin - $100. Mary Riordan, cousin, Ireland - $100. Joseph Cronin - $200. Patrick Cronin - $100. William Cronin - $100. Kate Cronin - $100. Richard Cronin - $100. Father Brownrig, Melrose, for masses of souls in purgatory - $200. Rt. Rev. James Davis, bishop of Davenport, masses for deceased brother, Dennis - $500. Rt. Rev. Father Davis for repose of soul of sister, Johana Maney - $100. Father Brownrig for masses for repose of own soul - $500. Father Gaule, Chariton, for repose of soul of cousin, Daniel Riordan - $25. Rt. Rev. Nelson H. Baker, Victor Hill, N.Y., for repose of own soul, brothers, mother and sisters, aunt and Timothy and Daniel Maney - $1,500. St. Vincent's home Davenport - $50. St. Patrick's Church fund Melrose - $200. St. Patrick's Library, Chariton - $100. For a new Catholic parish to be organized within 10 miles of Melrose - $500. If not organized to be used by Bishop Davis for charitable and education purposes in Diocese of Davenport. Exhume limb amputated and bury it beside body. All left after above is paid to go to Bishop Davis for use in charity and education. -- From the Centerville Iowegian. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert June 29, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 8, 1909 The pioneer stage drivers of Iowa can tell some mighty big yarns of the early days before the advent of railroads ruined the business and drove the stage from the field. Sometime since the Leader printed some experiences of "Uncle" Ben Brock, of this city, told of how he lassoed a lot of Sioux Indians, while seated on his box, and lifted them over a cliff by the roadside and dropped them into the stream below, and thus saved the scalps of the passengers. The writer was over to Pleasantville last Saturday, and there met an old friend, J.E. Foshier, who used to drive over the old Valley trail with Brock and is capable of reciting many thrilling narratives before and after the savages were removed from the Red Rock agency and at the time when white bandits were terrors to travel. He said that "Uncle" Ben was the most daring driver who ever drew rein over harnessed steed and when he saw him start out on a long trip his hair stood on end until "Uncle" Ben safely returned with several other encounters recorded in his book of life. Mr. Foshier says that on one occasion Brock started out for a trip up the river and thence across the state to Council Bluffs. He was equipped with a double decked, six wheel coach and was mounted high in the air at the front end of the top story. The muzzles of several big guns were seen protruding out of port holes, with a trigger connection worked by a treadle at the driver's feet. His team consisted of fourteen Morgan horses, a span of high kicking donkeys, a shavetailed stallion, one antelope and a couple of zebras When "Uncle" Ben cracked his whip it sounded like a charge of artillery. The stage was heavily loaded with mail bags and passengers and for twenty miles up the river the hoofs could be heard beating the prairie sod, interspersed with the merry rattle of the wheels and the crack of "Uncle" Ben's big whip. Then the stage turned its course and struck westward into the interior, the driver keeping the lead zebras facing the sun. Several hours they sped forward until they reached the east fork of the Nodaway River, up near the headwaters. This was dangerous territory. Several times had previous coaches been way-laid here and the passengers despitefully used and robbed. "Uncle" Ben tightened up his reins, struck a gad-fly off the nigh zebra's ear, by the light of the moon, with his whip, and yelling vengence. It took quick thought and quick action. In a twinkle the driver arose in the box, faced the approaching savages in single file, took aim, lance style with his whip stock and the long lash went whizzing by like a streak of greased lightning and quicker than it takes to tell it, "Uncle" Ben had those nine Indians and the white bandit fastened together after the fashion of snake eggs. The balance was easy. He tied the cracker end of the lash to the hind axle and led them into Council Bluffs at sunrise, where he turned them over to the authorities, refusing any bounty on their scalps, which he was clearly entitled to. Being penetrated clear through the body almost killed the white man but the only effect it had on the Indians was that it made them leak their victuals, the the government had to double their annuity to keep them from starving to death. This is a strange story but Mr. Foshier is considered a truthful man and sends his best regards to Mr. Brock. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert June 29, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net *Whether this is true or not -- it's interesting to me!!

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 8, 1909 MARY MILLER was born in Germany, Feb. 3rd, 1825, and died at the home of her only son, G.A. STAKER, of Lincoln Township, April 5, 1909, at the age of 84 years, 2 months and 2 days. At the age of 6 years she with her parents came to America, locating near Zanesville, Ohio, and when 17 years old she united with the Lutheran Church and has since lived a consistent Christian. At the age of 19 she was married to JOHN STAKER, who died 52 years ago. To this union 3 children were born, one son and two daughters. The son alone remains, the daughters having preceded her to the spirit world. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert June 28, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, May 20, 1909 LAURA CORDELIA MILTHORPE was born at Toulon, Ill., April 16th, 1859, and died in Chariton on Saturday, May 15, 1909. She removed with her parents to Iowa in 1867, and has lived in Lucas County continuously since. On Feb. 18th, 1886, she was married to WM. P. RETHERFORD, who, with three sons, REX M., GUY F. and GLENN J. survives her. She is survived by four sisters and one brother. MRS. J.A. MCKLVEEN and W.C. MILTHORPE of this city; MRS. J.A. MITCHELL and MRS. G.A. SIRES, of Wayne County, and MRS. H.W. THOMAS, of Humeston. MRS. RETHERFORD united with the church many years ago and was a consistent member of the Baptist Church at the time of her death. She had been in declining health for several months with diabetes, growing suddenly worse on Thursday and surviving but a few hours. Funeral services were held on Monday forenoon, conducted by her pastor, Rev. Hugh Moore and interment made in the Chariton Cemetery. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert June 28, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 8, 1909 HENRY KARN was born in Carol County, Ohio, March 5, 1832 and departed this life at his home near Newbern, April 4, 1909, aged 77 years and 1 month, a complication of diseases being the cause of his death. He was married to MARY MALINDA BEST Feb. 8, 1855, in Ohio, moving to Illinois, where they lived till the spring of 1860, then to Iowa, where he has lived ever since. He leaves an aged wife and four children to mourn his death. The four children, FRED; MRS. EMMA BRAWNER of near Dallas; JOHN of Chariton, and WILL who resides near here, were all present at his death and funeral which took place at the home, April 5 at 2:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. Hulbert. He united with the Presbyterian Church a number of years ago. His suffering was intense and of a long duration. By his death the aged wife loses a kind and affectionate husband, the children a kind father and the community an honorable and upright citizen. He was laid to rest in Newbern's beautiful cemetery to await the call of the Master at the final resurrection. The writer extends our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones in their deep sorrow. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert June 28, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 1, 1909 MARRIAGE LICENSES: HENRY SKINNER, 23 to MYRTLE BISHOP, 23. ELMER COLE, 27 to NEVADA WRIGHT, 20. ARTHUR NEER, 26 to ARMINTA B. COOK, 21. HARLEY FREEMAN, 27 to LIZZIE DHABOLT, 19. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert June 27, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 1, 1909 ELIJAH PERRY was a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in the year of 1828. He died March 28th, 1909, aged 81 years. His death was due to the infirmities of old age. He leaves a wife and several grown children to mourn their loss. Brief funeral services were held from the home, Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Dr. Lathrop, and the remains taken to Belinda Wednesday, for interment. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert June 27, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 1, 1909 MRS. DOUGLASS ALLEN, a former resident of La Grange, died last Thursday at the home of her daughter, in Everett, Washington, at the advanced age of 81 years. The remains were brought to La Grange, arriving Wednesday, and were laid to rest in the Allen Cemetery beside her husband, who died a number of years ago. Two daughters and one son reside in the west, and one daughter, MRS. S.B. SWIFT, of this city. MRS. ALLEN had made her home in Washington with her children for several years, but it was her desire to be buried beside her husband here. LATER. -- MRS. ALLEN was buried at Walla Walla, where her son, BENJAMIN, resides, the funeral being held on Saturday. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert June 27, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net *I think this is somewhat confusing..

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 1, 1909 GEORGE DILLNER died at the home of his mother, MRS. CHARLOTTE DILLNER, in the southwest part of town, this morning, after an illness of several weeks' with quick consumption. He was nineteen years of age and leaves a mother, one sister and one brother to mourn his untimely death. They had been residing in Minneapolis, Minn., the past three years, and returned to Chariton only a few days since, and took up their residence in their cottage in the southwest part of the city. He was a member of the Swedish Mission Church and an exemplary young man. The hour for holding the funeral has not been decided. LATER. -- Funeral will be held from the family home on Armory Avenue, Friday at 2:00 p.m. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert June 27, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 1, 1909 On Thursday, March 25th, at 11:00 o'clock a.m. in Chariton, Iowa, at the Methodist Parsonage, MR. HENRY SKINNER and MISS MYRTLE BISHOP, in the presence of a few witnesses were joined in wedlock, Dr. Lathrop performing the ceremony. In the evening at the bride's home were assembled about twenty relatives and friends who did ample justice to the sumptuous supper, spread in honor of the occasion. All seemed to say "eat, drink and be married." The bride was beautifully attired in white while the groom wore the customary black. The bride who has lived in Jackson Township about eight years, is well known in this community, having taught school in this locality the past few years. She is of a temperate disposition and wins the affection of all who meet her. Her sincerity is made manifest by the fact that she has chosen for her future duty, the most noble calling of all, the care of a home. HENRY SKINNER, a son of JAMES SKINNER, also has been a resident for many years of Jackson 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 unity expects to take up their residence in the near future, on Jenk Wright's farm near Cleveland. Their many friends join in congratulating them and wish them a long and prosperous wedded life. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert June 27, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

What a fun article! I would love to see those hats! Thanks for the smiles, Nancee! Jayne Mundell