A Factory Feud and Dry Town Legal Notes
A shoe factory melee ends with Louis Lang receiving a head blow from John Guibert and a $5 verdict plus costs while Lang faces a counter charge of disturbing the peace resulting in $2 costs. In Chillicothe a “near beer” sale in a dry town is ruled illegal with the attorney general confirming beverages containing any alcohol are prohibited.
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John Guibert
Louis Lang
Colbert
Brett
Lang
Brookfield
Chillicothe
Herbert Hadley
Livingston County
Champion Chicken Picker at A H Lighter’s poultry house
Milan Republican reports artist Bill Stuffleborn performing in his linecall at A H Lighter’s poultry house. He wins with 4 chickens in 111 seconds and top finishes 1st in 25 seconds and 27 seconds, 3rd in 29 seconds, with a fourth time not stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Lightter
Bill Stuffleborn
Milan Republian
Sewing Machine Drawing Attracts Crowded Store
A Saturday drawing drew a crowded shop as Harvey and Davig conducted the sewing machine giveaway. The first number drawn was 2143 and was held by Mrs. F. W. Fields, the winner of the prize.
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Harvey
Davig
4. W. Fields
Fire Attack At Schneider Building Sparks Outrage
A fire was started at the rear door of the Schneider building housing Ernie Gifts' pool hall. Kerosene was thrown on the door and flames charred it half an inch, but it is unclear whether the fire extinguished itself or was put out. The act drew strong condemnation from the editor and a demand for the guilty party to be caught and punished. Bees have swarmed H C Bailey's residence twice, with the second swarm moving in alongside the first and Bailey ready for another */
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schneider
Ernie Gifts
Bethel Church Dedication Follows Successful Services
Bethel M. E. Church dedication honored on Sunday June 21 after three conversions Friday night and $320 raised to clear a $305 debt. Rev. L. C. Sappenfield led dedicatory address, with 700 people on hand and a $2000 church blessed by God. Memorial and school notes follow with local activities and thanks from Alpha Tolbert.
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Bethel M. E
Winigan
C. H. Brett
Milan
L. C. Sappenfield
Sappenfield
W. E. Royston
Marriage Licenses Issued in Linn County This Week
The Linn County recorder licensed Elva G. Lake of Westville Missouri and Ida M. Flickinger of Marceline. Russell A. Eyer and en sa pour bot ielf Wilson of Shelby also received licenses during the week, per the Linneus Bulletin.
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Linn County
Elva G. Lake
Westville
Ida M. Flickinger
Marceline
Russell A. Eyer
En Sa
Ielf Wilson
Shelby
Linneus Bulletin
Joe Schrock of Washin? Hose visit stirs after long absence
Joe Schrock of Washi revisits after an extended absence, signaling a return to local activities. The report notes the period of absence and the community's reaction to the renewal.
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Joe Schrock
Washi
Independence Day Preparations In Linnje County
Browning gears up for a major Independence Day celebration featuring eagle symbolism and cannon fire. Kirksville is noted as a dry town with the last saloon closed, while Chariton River has subsided enough to resume pumping operations, aided by two courthouse lawn pumps.
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Browning
Linnje
Lins Jneus News
Kirksville
Court House Lawn
Train wreck injures travelers near Trenton
A eastbound Quincy Umana Kansas Stinger train No 2 wrecked after leaving Trenton killing the track and rolling down a grade. About ten were injured with four serious. Scott Osburn and his wife were hurt. Mrs Perry and Jance Morgan’s mother-in-law were taken to places including Lee Morgan’s for care with Drs Van Wye and Ingram attending.
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Quincy, Umana & Kansas
Trenton
Scott Osburn
Perry
Jance Morgan
Lee Morgan
van Wye
Ingram
PEO Chapter V Met at Mrs Prather Home
PEO Chapter V met at Mrs Thuliah Prather’s home on a Wednesday in June. After business Mrs Adams and Mrs Whaley gave an account of the State Convention held at Carthage Missouri and found it very instructive for all. The meeting closed with quotations from Sir Walter Scott.
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Thuliah Prather
Adams
Whaley
Carthage
Sir Walter Scott
Rilla Joskins Marries Frank Smith Near Milan
The marriage of Miss Rilla Joskins daughter of James and Sallie Joskins to Frank Smith occurred near Milan on Thursday June 18. Rilla, a well known resident east of town, wed a young farmer regarded as a model man.
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Milan
Hursday
Miss Rilla
James
Sallie Joskins
Frank Smith
Mr. Smith
Alfalfa Crop Impresses West Observers
Robert Haggard showcases a three foot tall alfalfa crop grown from seed sown just over a year ago. He notes frost of recent harvests in the west but claims his stand outperforms all seen. A three acre patch is available for inspection by interested buyers.
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Robert Haggard
Celebration Planned for North Salem Independence Day
North Salem residents prepare a July 4 celebration with a suitable venue, community speakers, a balloon ascent, and various amusements to mark the occasion.
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North Salem
Summer sale announcement from Mrs. E Kimber
Mrs. E Kimber promotes a sour summer sale with prices lowered and stock stated as complete for immediate in store purchase. The message urges customers to visit now to take advantage.
Coal drill arrives for Missouri Mining plant near town
The coal drill for the Missouri Mining Manufacturing Company arrived last Wednesday and was moved to a site east of Unionville for initial prospecting. Mr. Ross, in charge, expects to begin repairs and start operations at once once the engine is repaired.
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Missouri
Mfg & Merc. C
J. L
Ross
Unionville Republican
Local notes and visits from Linn County residents
A compilation of short social notices from Linn county including visits to Milan Linneus Purdin and nearby places. Names include Harvey's patrons Laura Jessee Silas Jones and Chas Smith with various trips to Kansas City Hale St Joseph and Meadville. Also mentions insurance ads and a political candidate social call.
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E. Royston
Harvey's
Laura Jessee
Milan
James Moffitt
Winigan
Chas. Smith
Unionville
St. Joseph
Mle. Burk
Meadville
Linn County
Burk
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H. C. Bailey
Mr. Bailey Ao
A. A. Healy
I. C
C. F
Rebekah
Jof Browning
M. Burke
White Oak Grove
Lena McCully
Bertha Head
Claudie Kenley
Glaiys ¥ Ford
Ruth McCully
Alpha Tolbert
Peo
Alfalfa
B. B. McCollum
Silas K. Jones
A. J. McCormick
W. J. Sloan
Lillie Riddle
Daisy Connley
Linneus
Carl Norvel
Wm. Oak's
Mathias Martin of
Purdin
Virgil Schrock
J. Chittum
Cora, Lindy
Veda Schrock
Maggie Greear
Jay Adams
Near Purdin
Guy Adams
Willard Bivins
Kansas City
E. M. Capp
Hale
Bow League
C. M. Thornton
M. E. Jolley
Coulee City
Wash
Harvey Than Davis
Geo. Freeland
Oriay
Wells
Plano
Iowa
Leader-Record
David C. Cassity
Dayton
Bert Steel
Steel
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