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Note: McLouth Times (Friday, October 31, 1902):
Dan KNOWLTON has sold his farm southwest of Oskaloosa to James CHATHAM. The deal was consummated through the McQuary Real Estate Co.
The Perry Mirror, (Thursday, December 27, 1906)
Clay and Mill ISHAM and Will and Ida CHATHAM are visiting James CHATHAM at this writing.(Liberty)
The Perry Mirror (Thursday, March 26, 1908):
A most enjoyable time was had Tuesday night when the young people of this neighborhood gathered at the home of Mr. CHATHAM and gave them a farewell party. The evening was spent in playing games until a late hour, when refreshments consisting of cake and bananas were served. A most enjoyable time was had by all. (Liberty)
Saturday night about 65 friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. James CHATHAM gathered at a selected spot and surprised them, it being their 25th wedding anniversary. The ladies took well-filled baskets, and a very nice time was had by old and young. Mr. and Mrs. CHATHAM received a beautiful silver set. They will go west sometime this week. May they prosper in their new home is the wish of all.
The Perry Mirror (Thursday, September 5, 1907)
All Liberty. A fine shower Sunday night helps out a little, but the farmers would like to see a good old soaker.
School commenced here Monday, with Miss MUSGROVE of Winchester as teacher.
Mr. and Mrs. CHATHAM and daughter, Miss Stella, attend the picnic at McLouth Thursday.
Elmer CHATHAM visited home folks Sunday.
Oscar ROSS visited Sunday with Elmer CHATHAM.
Miss Edna WARD went to Meriden Sunday to attend school this winter.
J.W. SAYLER and family visited Sunday with James CHATHAM and family.
There will be preaching services at Liberty Sunday, September 8, at 11 o'clock, by Rev. LOTT. His subject will be, "What it takes for a young man or woman to stand for Jesus Christ." Come!
The Perry Mirror (Thursday, September 26, 1907)
Mr. and Mrs. CHATHAM spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Will SAYLOR. (Liberty)
The Perry Mirror (Thursday, March 26, 1908)
Wedding Anniversary. On Saturday night, March 21, 1908, about 45 of the friends of Mr. and Mrs. L.J. CHATHAM of Liberty neighborhood came with well filled baskets to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the worthy couple. The coming in on Mr. and Mrs. CHATHAM had been planned as a surprise and was carried out, completely surprising them. The ladies got busy at once and began spreading the table until it groaned under the load of peaches, cakes, pies, pickles, coffee and good things to eat, that the ladies of this neighborhood are noted for. Their friends left several valuable silver presents, namely, one four piece silver set, one set silver teaspoons, one butter knife, one sugar shell, and last but not least, several dollars of the coin of the realm. The company departed about 12 o'clock for their various homes, after wishing more happy years of wedded life.
One Who Was There.
The Perry Mirror (Thursday, March 26, 1908)
A most enjoyable time was had Tuesday night when the young people of this neighborhood gathered at the home of Mr. CHATHAM and gave them a farewell party. The evening was spent in playing games until a late hour, when refreshments consisting of cake and bananas were served. A most enjoyable time was had by all. (Liberty)
Saturday night about 65 friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. James CHATHAM gathered at a selected spot and surprised them, it being their 25th wedding anniversary. The ladies took well-filled baskets, and a very nice time was had by old and young. Mr. and Mrs. CHATHAM received a beautiful silver set. They will go west sometime this week. May they prosper in their new home is the wish of all.
Obituary of L. J. Chatham:
Funeral services of L. J. Chatham, who passed away at his home north of town on Tuesday night of last week, were held from the Harveyville Methodist church last Thursday afternoon. The service was conducted by the Rev. L.W. Engelhardt. Internment was made in the Harveyville cemetery.
The following obituary was read at the service.
Levin James Chatham son of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Chatham, was born near Snow Hill, Maryland July 26, 1852 and departed this life February 13, 1940 at the age of 87 years, 6 months and fourteen days. He was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Jones in 1875. To this union were born two sons, both dying in infancy, his wife passing away in 1878 He came to Kansas in 1881 located near Nortonvile, Kansas. He was united in marriage to Miss Naomi E. Eshom March 21, 1883 at Oskaloosa, Kansas To this union, were born four daughters and seven sons. These left to mourn his departure are his wife of the home, and children, Mrs. Dora Erhart, Harveyville; Mrs. Clara Russum, Mediden, Kans.; Miss Stella Chatham, Harveyville; Elmer Chatham, Springfield, Colo.; Roy Chatham, Osborn, Kans; Fred Chatham, Springfield, Colo.; Mrs. Mary Frost, Ozawakie, Kans; Floyd Chatham, Corning, Iowa; Ralph Chatham, Rossville, Kans.; Melvin Chatham, Harveyville, Kans; also Forty-two grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, one brother, Frank Chatham, Rock Creek, Kansas.
He united with the Christian church at Nortonville, Kansas later transferring his membership to Grand Center Baptist church near Waldo, Kansas.
He was indeed a kind and loving husband and father, a real lover of home.
"Tis hard to break the tender cord,
When love has bound the heart.
'Tis hard to break the tender cord,
When love has bound the heart.
'Tis hard so hard, to speak the words
"We must forever part,"
Dearest loved one, we must lay thee
In peaceful grave's embrace.
But thy memory will be cherished
Till we see thy Heavenly face.
Levin may have been a sailor with the Merchant Marines. In looking at his life there is a 5 year period between his first and second marriage. He use to say: "Paint and Putty has caused many a sailor to sink". -Vernon Chatham
Also, Floyd, his son, indicated that the reason he had joined the navy was because his Father had been in the Merchant Marines.
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