Courts of Justice in session with many divorce cases
The Taylor County district court meets in session with a lengthy docket. Jury impaneled Monday includes Frank Bristow as foreman and several others. Defaults and divorces noted include Effie Reeder, Ophelia Cunningham, and Mac Gitchell cases. A grand jury returns an indictment for Charles Powell on a raping charge near Siam. Dr. C. M. Paschal’s father, A. G. Paschal, dies at Mélrose aged 71. burial follows.
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District Court of
Taylor Nty
Frank Bristow Foreman
E.M. Baker
D. W. ‘Bruner
Arthur Colgrove
Walter ‘Brown
John Nugent
Rogers
O. Pool
Edmundson
Wm. Rutledge
Nown
Effie Reeder
Jora
Faith
Joseph Faith
Frank’ Wright
Mac Gitallus
J. W. Gitchell
G. F. Ker Ya. L. P. Ormaby
A. Ve.j.t. Lemon
J. H. Era
H. Knoles
Lynch
Senynch
Winton
Chas. Powell
Laura
Laycock
Siam
Letter From Alf Dodge From Thayer Oregon Co Mo Nov 59
Letter describes a traveler staying with his son in Thayer Missouri and trading farm produce with a man from near Shambaugh Iowa. Mention of Mammoth Springs and rail shops, apples priced at 25 cents per bushel, a sour note on worn tires plows shoes and a desire to trade land and a saw mill for relief.
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Thayer
Oregon Co
Free Press
Mammoth Springs
Les
Shambaugh
Siam
Iowa
Community shows at Opera House aid Christ Church
At the Opera House on Monday and Tuesday the Christ Church people presented entertainment to raise funds. Home talent impressed the audience, proving themselves equal to the occasion and adding to the evening’s success in support of the church.
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Christchurch
Election of New Officers at Royal Neighbors Meeting
Royal Neighbors announce a Tuesday evening meeting on December 11 to elect new officers. Members are requested to attend to participate in the election and discuss upcoming community activities.
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Taylor County Fair
Beford
W. F, Evans
A.B
Wiieaaly
Sec
Prag
Knights Elected Officers In Local Knights of Pythias
The Knights of Pythias held their annual officer election Monday evening with H. M. Long chosen D.C. and Jacob Craig V.O. among others. Names listed include Frank Vaughn M. W. Chas Thomas K. R.S. Frank Dunning M. E. H. O. Webb M. F. John Hindman M.A. F. Schentz Prelate das Todd I. G. Reed Widner O. G. Trustees named H. P. Long Chas. Thomas Reed Widner.
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Knights
Knights of Pythias
H. M. Long
D.C
Jacob Craig V.O
Frank
Vaughn
M. W
Chas
Thomas
Man pays $10 in New Market after drinking spree
In town Tuesday Charles Hart of New Market spent $10 plus costs after filling up on bug juice. The writer notes several men used the basement of the temple of justice as a saloon, with one man described as 80 dronk and barely able to wobble, calling it a poor business to pursue.
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Chas. Hart
New Market
Omega Society Arts Event At Local High School
The Omega Society hosted one of its best literary centered arts gatherings Wednesday afternoon in room 8 of the high school building. Members showcased poetry and prose with attentive audience engagement and neighborhood interest evident.
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Omega Society
Arta
Bociety
Conundrum Social at Meehan School House Friday
A conundrum social is planned at Meehan school house this Friday evening December 7. Everyone is invited to attend and join the event.
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Meehan School
Woman In Critical Condition After Carbolic Acid Mistake
Mrs Jacob Bowers of a mile and a half north of town drank carbolic acid by mistake thinking it wine. She grew worse, vomited constantly, and is in critical condition despite home remedies and quick medical care by Dr Beauchamp.
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Jacob Bowers
Beauchamp
Election of Officers by Woman's Relief Corps No 82
The Woman's Relief Corps No 82 holds its annual officer election at 3 p m Saturday December 8 at the G A R hall in this city. Full attendance desired by members.
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Woman's Relief Corps No. 82
G. A. R. Hall
Sally McKenzie Dies at 96 in Union Church Area
Sally McKenzie of Buffalo New York was born June 21 1804 and died November 24 1900 aged 96 years 5 months 3 days. She married Richard L Currant in 1822. he died in 1875. They had ten children eight boys and two girls. three boys and one girl preceded her. They lived with son George Currant and wife near Union church since 1866. Funeral at 11 a.m. Monday led by Rev John Ross. burial at Willard cemetery.
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Sally McKenzie
Buffalo
New York
Richard L. Currant
George Corrant
Union Church
John Ross
Willard Cemetery
Evangelist Sunday Set for Afton Meetings
Bedford friends report Evangelist Sunday will begin a series of meetings at Afton on January 9. The event marks a planned outreach by the preacher to local congregations and residents.
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Evangelist
Afton
Bedford
Evangelist Sunday
Bedford Population Discrepancy Between Censuses Stirs Interest
Census figures for Bedford show lower population than state tallies despite belief of growth. 1890 through 1900 totals are listed, revealing a possible error in 1900 and prompting questions about class-town status. Votes cast suggest population near 2835 by five-person rule. Brothers in Texas report health concerns for Lou Winder. Bedford Thanksgiving day observed with church services and charity collection.
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Bedford
Hte Bete
Bedford Township
Free Press
Convention Proposition Defeated in Iowa by Narrow Margin
A full canvass shows the convention proposal rejected in Iowa by 176,892 to 176,837, a margin of 555 votes. The result eases concerns as officials consider other constitutional questions, including the Titus amendment.
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Iowa
President's Message to Congress Draws Noted Stance
The Free Press presents the President's annual message to Congress. It is long but contains notable positions on trusts and the Philippine affair. The President advocates a large standing army and the article suggests readers may skim parts of it.
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Free Press
Congress
Death in Modern Woodmen Camp Fire at Coring
A. Bilderback died after a coal oil explosion while kindling a fire at the Modern Woodmen of America camp in Coring. He was badly burned. funeral services were held yesterday conducted by the Woodmen lodge.
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Coring
America
Bilderback
Ithe Woodman Lodge
Local Nuptials Tie Two Widowed Hearts in Vow
Josiah Litteer aged 77 and Mrs Mary Kitchen 67, both previously married, joined their lives in holy wedlock last night, according to a local church ceremony.
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Josiah Litteer
Mary ‘Kitchen
Holy Wedlogk
Kindly Pay Up Owed Subscriptions Notice
Farmers and readers are urged to settle outstanding subscriptions. Check the paper tag for owed amounts and pay before January. The notice stresses timely payment to fulfill obligations and avoid further action.
Elopement of Edith Shader Shocks Lenox Community
Mrs Edith Shader left Lenox with a younger man to Corning then Osceola. Jacob Shader sought arrest for adultery as Deputy Sheriff Long and L T McCaun became involved. Edith denies wrongdoing and remains in court actions with anticipated developments.
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Lenox New Times
Edith Shader
Corning
Charles Moore
Jacob Shader
Jacob Shader, But Not Enough To Excite Comment. On Sunday Afternoon Mr. Shader
Brewer
Sharps
Mr. S
McGinness
Omaha
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