Iowa
Old Press
Lineville Tribune
Lineville, Wayne Co., Iowa
June 17, 1909
Austin & Forster, Publishers
Cemetery Association
Letters of Appreciation of the work Done by Cemetery Association.
The following are sample letters received by Mrs. C. G. Austin,
corresponding secretary of the Lineville Cemetery Association
from former well known residents of Lineville in remitting
contributions for the cemetery fund. About $50 has been received
thus far this season from non-residents showing that they
appreciate the noble work being done by the association in caring
for and beautifying the resting place of their beloved dead:
Forest, Miss, Apr 14, 1909, Mrs. C. G. Austin, Cor. Sec'y,
Lineville Cemetery Association, Dear Friend-I am in receipt of
your circular appeal, dated the 10th, inst., for aid in improving
the Lineville cemeteries and in response to same I herewith
enclose certified check on Bank of Forest for $5.00 which will
help some in the good work the noble women of Lineville are doing
toward beautifying the last resting place of our loved ones at
home, etc. I trust to be able to contribute to your Association
again later on. Your friend, E. E. Butler.
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Bonaparte, April 14, 1909. My Dear Mrs. Austin: -- I do not know
how you distribute the Cemetery funds, would suppose equally
between the two cemeteries. As our loved ones are sleeping in the
south side cemetery, we feel a greater interest there. The ladies
of Lineville are certainly deserving of a great deal of praise
for so worthy and noble an undertaking. I trust you will at no
time find any difficulty in raising the amount needed to keep the
city of the dead, "The City beautiful." We gladly send
our small donation. Yours Sincerely, Nora Meek
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Tucumcari, N. M., April 13, 1909 Mrs. C. G. Austin, Dear Friend,
-- Your letter received this morning and will say that we will be
glad to help you in your good cause, etc. Please accept this
check for $10.00 and when you want more let us know. With kindest
regards, R. P. Donohoo
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Lineville, Ia, Apr. 16, 1909 Mrs. Nona Austin: -- The Cemetery
Association is doing a grand work and has my best wishes. I. S.
Bracewell.
Obituary
The death of Mrs. C. S. Warwick occurred at her home three miles
north of Lineville, June 10, 1909. Mrs. Warwick was born in N.
Carolina in the year 1824, was married to C. S. Warwick in Tenn.,
in the year 1860. The services were conducted by Rev. Judd
assisted by Rev. Nickerson at Mt. Olive church and the remains
interred in the Corder cemetery June 11, 1909, aged 85 years.
Mrs. Warwick was a good neighbor and a friend to all she
associated with. Although not a member of the church she was a
humble follower of Jesus and his saving grace sustained her
through ten weeks of severe suffering. Card of Thanks - We take
this opportunity of expressing our sincere thanks to our
neighbors and friends who so kindly helped us in our time of need
during the sickness and death of Mrs. Warwick. - C. S. Warwick,
A. W. Davis, Francis Davis.
Killed a Rattler
"A" Perkins, who resides on the Frank Shockey farm near
the Morris Bridge over in Decatur County, killed a big
rattlesnake last week. The "rattlers" tail was adorned
with four rattles which "A" proposed to send to the
county clerk at Leon to secure the bounty of 50 cents provided
for in an act passed by the last Iowa Legislature, but found that
the law required that six inches of the tail as well as the
rattles must be taken to the clerk and an affidavit setting forth
the facts and place of the killing before the bounty could be
paid. "A" was discouraged by the amount of red tape
required to get his 50 cents and will kill no more
"rattlers" except in self defense.
To Whom it May Concern
I have examined the "Banner" piano to be given away at
the "Palace Store and find it possesses an exceptionally
sweet tone while the action is such as to render it both pleasant
and easy to play upon. Blanche Dickson, Grace Shirley.
Epworth League Convention
The Epworth League Convention of the Chariton District will be
held at Corydon on Friday, Saturday and Sunday next. About 200
delegates as well as a large attendance of others is expected and
a very interesting program has been arranged. Bishop Spellmyer
will preach at 10 a.m. Sunday and Bishop Quayle at 7 p.m.
Presbyterian Church Notes
C. E. Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. S. S. at 10 a.m. Sabbath.
Preaching morning and evening next Sabbath, Subject, God's Tho
and Yet, at 11 and Man's Tho and Yet, at 8 p.m. - the Ladies Aid
Society meets with Mrs. Wasson Petty this week.
Joseph Lovett, Pioneer
Came to This County in 1841. Host of Old Time Tavern.
Was born in Whitley, Co., Ky., Dec. 28th, 1819 where he resided
until 1840, when he joined a company of pioneers among whom were
Harvey B. and Dicks Duncan, Alex and Green Laughlin and Joseph
Sullivan and their families, started from that country for
Missouri, and after a long and perilous journey they arrived at
this place, their destination some time in 1841. From the time of
his arrival until his marriage in 1844 he worked for his future
father-in-law, Harvey B. Duncan, who had entered the land and
built a home on the farm now owned by Wes Petty, three miles
north of Lineville. On Sept 3rd, 1844 he was united in marriage
to Henrietta Duncan shortly afterwards in the same year, he with
his wife, moved to land he had entered and on which he had built
a house, located on the creek about one-half mile southeast of
where Haz Gatliff's house now stands, where he resided with his
family until 1851, when he built the home and moved to the place
in which he died, Wed. morning June 9, 1909 He was converted at a
camp meeting which was held near Trenton, Mo. In 1842 or 43 and
joined the M. E. Church of which organization he was a faithful
member until the time of his death. His wife died Jan 3, 1885 to
which union was born 8 children, two dying in infancy and Maria
at the age of 19, and Mrs. Brauner Linthicum Jan. 9, 1906 at the
age of 53, the children surviving him being, Harvey M. Lovett, of
Oklahoma, Mrs. S. E. Sayloros of Ravanna, Mo., and G. D. and T.
J. Lovett of this place. In 1886 the deceased was married again
to Mrs. Ruth Bright, who died in 1891, no children being born to
this union. Funeral services were held at the late home of the
deceased on Thursday afternoon which were conducted by his
pastor, Rev. F. T. Stevenson and assisted by Rev. W. H. Hyatt, of
the Presbyterian Church and Rev. J. L. Weatherford, of the M. E.
Church South. After the funeral services the remains were taken
in charge by the members of Hiram Abiff Lodge, No. 183, of which
lodge the deceased was a charter member, and escorted to
Evergreen Cemetery where they were laid to rest with the
beautiful and impressive ceremony of that ancient order. At the
time of his death Mr. Lovett had lived in Grand River Twp. More
than 68 years-the oldest person in point of residence in the
county-and his son Harvey M. Lovett was the first white child
born in this township or Wayne county, being born sometime in
1845. Mr. Lovett came from that fearless pioneer stock who moved
to southern Ky. in an early day and settled that country. He was
a just and upright citizen a kind affectionate husband and
father, and a person who was loved and respected by all who knew
him.
Come Back Again
Nick Belvel and family arrived last week from Bryant, Colo. where
they moved from here last spring and have decided that there is
no use of trying to live elsewhere than here. Nick traded his
land in Colorado to Frank Sylvester who also moved from here last
spring and whose farm Nick's land joined, and took a three years
lease on Mr. Sylvester's farm over in Woodland township as part
consideration, possession to be given March 1st next. The
Colorado climate did not agree with Mrs. Belvel's health is the
reason for returning to Lineville. We are glad to welcome them
back and hope that they will now realize the uselessness of
trying to get away from Lineville.
$8,000 Verdict for Melton
Thursday night a jury in the Grundy county circuit court returned
a verdict in favor of Everet Melton against the Chicago, Rock
Island, and Pacific Railway Company for $8,000. Melton was asking
damages as the result of losing both his limbs in August of last
year. In attempting to swing on the west bound local, he missed
his footing and fell, the wheels of the caboose passing over his
limbs, making it necessary to amputate them below the knee. It
was a hard fought legal battle, both sides being represented by
the best council in North Missouri. A. G. Knight and E. C. Orton
appeared for the plaintiff and E. M. Harber and Ira B. Hyde for
the defendant. ---Mercer Signal.
M. E. South Church Notes
Rev. H. L. Davis preached at the M. E. Church South last Sunday
Evening and held the Quarterly meeting Monday morning. There will
be Childrens Day Service at the M. E. Church South next Sunday
evening at 8 o'clock. Thanks - I wish to express my thanks
through the Tribune to the congregation for their kindness
in granting me a leave of absence from my charge, that I may if
possible regain my health, also to the friends who presented me
with some "legal tender" to brighten the journey and
gladden the heart. May the blessings of the Lord rest upon you
all. - J. L. Weatherford
Flood Damages
The floods of the past ten days were very destructive to crops,
fences and bridges throughout this section. Coming so late in the
planting season much of the corn lands overflowed will not be re
planted as many days will be required for the overflowed land on
bottom farms to get dry enough to work should no more rain fall
and there is little chance of securing a crop of sound corn
planted after the 25th of June. On all the farms along Weldon
River the flood was very destructive to fences and the damage and
loss in this vicinity alone will amount to thousands of dollars.
New Jeweler at Lineville
Mr. F. F. Ross of Bethany, Mo., has made arrangements for moving
to Lineville with his family and will open a new Jewelry store in
Wasson's room on the east side, one door south of the meat
market. Mr. Ross has a family and will occupy the Rockhold
residence property on west hill recently occupied by the former
Lineville jeweler, H. C. Holmes. He expects to arrive here with
his family next Monday. Mr. Ross comes highly recommended as a
first class jeweler and an excellent business man and citizen. We
welcome him and bespeak for him a good support and patronage.
Eyes Getting Well
A. P. Sinclair of near Lineville, was down the latter part of
last week on a business trip. Al says that the report that he was
nearly blind was a mistake and that his eyes are improving and
hopes that he will soon entirely recover Al's many old friends in
Cainsville were glad to see him again and rejoice with him in his
recovery. He returned home Sunday. -Cainsville News.
National Conclave of Yeoman
S. T. Petty arrived home Saturday from attending the National
Conclave of Yeoman held at Minneapolis last week, being a
delegate from this district. These conclaves are held every four
years and the gathering at Minneapolis was attended by a very
large number representing local camps of the order in all parts
of the United States. Much important business effecting this
great fraternal insurance order was transacted. The next National
Conclave will be held at Oklahoma City four years hence.
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Are Coming Home - A card received by the Tribune this week
from G. W. Hutchinson, who, with his wife and little daughter
have spent the winter at Long Beach, Cal, informs us that they
have left Long Beach for a tour of the coast and after attending
the Seattle Exposition and the Yosemite Valley will return home.
They left home for the Pacific Coast in February 1908. The card
states that H. B. Litton and family had joined them at Long Beach
and all were in good health and enjoying themselves.
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