Court cases detail Mardis and Arnold trials in 1927 1929
The Brookfield newspaper summary recounts the series of criminal charges and trials against W Mardis and John Arnold tied to the Farmers State Bank of North Salem closure in 1927. It covers forged notes and deposits, venue changes, multiple acquittals and one mistrial, and associated civil actions and costs across Linn, Macon, Brookfield, Kingston and Keytesville between 1927 and 1929. Senator John D. Taylor aided prosecutors in the litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers State Bank of North
Mardis
R. Linhart
Linart
Brookfield
First National
Linn
Inneus
Mars
Linneus
Ofce
First National Bank Brookfield
R. Linrt
Mar
First Naval Bank
Civit
Linn County
Misuri
van Osdol
Dge van Osdol
Macon
Naional Bank
Alged
Linhart
Linhart Adt
John Arnold
Elmer Melade
Arnold
Hent
Rial
Ohn Arnold
Walter Head
Acuittal
Rockfield
Keytesville
Missouri
Kingston
John D. Taylor
Farmers State Bank of
North Salem
State
Chillicothe
Treo Oes
No Hunting Prohibition Declared by Local Landowners
A group of landowners including W. W. Walker and J. G. Shipp announce a no hunting policy on farms and land under their control. The notice forbids hunting with guns or dogs across the referenced properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Walker
W. P. Barclay
Will Cordray
J. G. Shipp
Geo. H. Johnson
Andrew Pfieffer
Cecil Walker
Elmer Sevier
Clark Harmon
D. H. C. Lambert
C. J. Ingraham
Roy Smith
J. E. Brown
Ross Burk
Bargains on Overcoats and Sheep Lined Coats
Farmers Store advertises men and boys sheep lined coats with prices from 4.95 for boys to 24.75 for mens options. Mens overcoats range 7.95 to 24.75.
Surely You’ll Agree It Is A Grand Studio Record
The Gross Studio reports consistent on time orders and full customer satisfaction since moving to a new ground floor modern studio. To meet demand during the holiday season they operate eighteen hours daily from Thanksgiving to Christmas, relying on a large stock of materials and a skilled assistant corps.
Hunting Notice or land control names list
Land access notice lists owners and parties including Ed Wilhite Clarence Johnson Walter Crooks R A Creason H E Creason and Son Ross Fuller Mrs Lillie Clark Corey McEown Roy Calhoun J W Brassfield H C Bailey and Sons Lloyd Bowyer W A Bundies for a hunting claim or land control matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Wilhite
Clarence Johnson
Walter Crooks
R. A. Creason
H. E. Creason and Son
Ross Fuller
Mrs. Lillie Clark
Corey Mce- Quown
Roy Calhoun
J. W. Brassfield
H. C. Bailey and Sons
Lloyd_Bowyer
W. A. Bundies
New Levy Improves Rural Missouri School Prospects
The Missouri State Survey Commission backs a 20 cent property levy to fund rural schools, potentially boosting educational standards. Gov Caulfield may call a special session early next year to act on the commission’s recommendations, with an 8.5 million dollar ten year impact and state support offsetting local levies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Survey Commission
Missouri
Langden Jones
Kennett
Fred Naeter
Cape Girardeau
Henry S. Caulfield
General Assembly
House
Senate
Claude Ricketts
St. Louis
Ricketts
United States Bureau of Education
United States
Bridal Shower Honors Miss Lela Taylor at Cotter Home
Mrs Fred Cotter with Mrs George Taylor hosted a bridal shower Tuesday afternoon November 26 at Cotter home in honor of Miss Lela Taylor. Guests included Mesdames Gilmer Norvell Haley Vincent Hatch Lay Haley Lloyd Norvell McAlister Leland Norvell Christy George Taylor and Miss Margaret Bundridge with gifts and light refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cotter
George Taylor
Lela Taylor
Miss Lela
Mesdames W. P. Gilmer
Major Norvell
Emmet Haley
Louie Haley
Loren Vincent
Edd Hatch
Noel Lay
W. B. Haley
Henry Taylor
Lloyd Norvell
J. F. McAlister
Leland Norvell
Edd Christy
Margaret Bundridge
Weekend Sale on Ladies Coats and Dresses
A Friday and Saturday sale offers discounts on all ladies coats and dresses. Prices are reduced by 250 units for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Store
Sunday Evening Dinner With Local Guests
Entertained Miss Ruth Lay at a six o'clock dinner Sunday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Jordan, Mr. and Mrs. W H Dickinson and son Harvey Fields, Miss Lorraine Glaze, Mr. John Williams, and Mr. Zac Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Leonard Jordan
W. H. Dickinson and
Harvey Fields
Lorraine Glaze
John Williams
Zac Taylor
Missionary Letters From Rev Hallock in Shanghai
Rev Hallock writes of his work among Chinese children in Shanghai from late 1929. He recalls visiting an idol temple, starting a Ragged Sunday School for street kids, and later opening a room for a Sunday School that grew from zero to many attendees. He notes the joy of teaching Jesus Loves Me, the formation of Brownies, and plans for Christmas gifts to help brighten refugee-like conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
China
S. S
Jesus
Jesus Man
H. G. C. Hallock
Tax Collector's Notices for Benton Township Events
Eva Foster Benton Township tax collector will be at Browning The Browning Savings Bank December 10 Citizens State Bank December 13 Purdin Stockgrowers Bank December 11 and Bank of Purdin December 14 to collect taxes due by December 31 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Browning Savings Bank
Citizens State Bank
Purdin
Stockgrowers Bank
Bank of Purdin
Benton Township
Eva Foster
P. E. O. Chapter Hosts Social and Plans Gift
Mrs Gertrude Fields hosted a Wednesday meeting of the local P. E. O. Chapter to discuss supporting Cottey College Nevada Missouri with a future gift. Former member Mrs Orley Lee attended and a discussion led by Mrs J R Williams explored gains from accepting Cottey College. Guests Mrs Lou Carter and Mrs C W Gooch joined the social hour and hostess Mrs Vane Thurlo served a two course luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Fields
Cottey College
Nevada
Orley Lee
J. R. Williams
Colleges
Lou Carter
C. W. Gooch
Vane Thurlo
Tax Collector Announces December Township Visits
Notice to taxpayers: Ola F. Knifong, collector, will visit Dodson's store in Cora on Thursdays, The Bank at Reger on Fridays, and Citizens State Bank in Browning during December to collect Duncan township taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Cora
Reger
Citizens State Bank
Browning
Duncan Township
Ola F. Knifong
Fleming Family Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner
The Fleming family held a Thanksgiving dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Fleming in honor of Mrs. Orley Lee of Oakland California. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Fleming and John Smith, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Fleming and daughter Carolee of Purdin, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Bolling and daughter Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Williams and son Edward, J. B. Fleming of Lipneus and J. I. Harmon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olen Clapp
Ivie
Roy
Mable
Olen
G. W. Crist
John Clapp
Oleo
Roy Maxwell
Otho Almond
Cleo Clapp
Geo. Crist
Carolene
Roy Howell
Lee Gooch
Geo. Spencer
Barn Head
Eddie Ogle
Willie Woodside
Billy Brown
Aletha
Elmer McCollum
Art Tripp
Alex Purdin
Art Milburn
Mildred McCollum
Carlo McCollum
Mary Rulon
Fleming
F. A. Fleming
Orley Lee
Oakland
Calif
C. A. Fleming
John Smith
C. B. Fleming
Carolee
Purdin
J. P. Bolling
Virginia
J. R. Williams
Edward
J. B. Fleming
Lipneus
J. I. Harmon
Nobody But Nancy Theatre Date In Leader Record
The Civic Club presents Nobody But Nancy a sparkling comedy directed by Mr. Duckworth with a strong cast led by Rosalie Schrock Ruth Lay Lor raine Glaze Ila Peterson Margaret Bundridge Mrs. Mattie Duncan Norris Phillips Merril Peterson Elmo Schrock and Mr. Duckworth. Watch for the date and attend this season's standout production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy
Civic Club
Mr. Duckworth
Rosalie Schrock
Ruth Lay
Sue
Lorraine Glaze
Fannie
Ila Peterson
Adeline
Margaret Bundridge
Luella
Jimmy
Elmo Schrock
Ted
Mr. King
Also Mentioned on This Page
Farmers State Bank
Caulse
Rev
Hallock
Christ
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