Deaths and community notices from Linneus and Trenton
Obituary notices for Nancy C Godsey and Dr Richard C Norton are reported along with lodge announcements. The piece recalls Godsey’s Baptism in 1863 and burial details, and Norton’s death May 18 at Trenton, his extensive career in Missouri education, plus notes on Linneus Lodge and planned July 4 activities with guest lodges and a luncheon after the degree work.
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Invitabeen
Linneus
Purdin Lodge
Lingood
Warner
Gartner
Couch
Gartnner
Maxwell
Hills
Vroom
Traverse
Kelley
Standly
Flooding Destroys Bridges and Crops Across the Region
Heavy rains caused creeks to overflow their banks Saturday night and Sunday. Waters persisted all day and night, turning bottoms into a sea. Crops suffered severe damage and many mill bridges were washed away.
Automobile Arrives for Lantz Purchased Model
Browning notes the city is excited by the arrival of an automobile bought by L. C. Lantz in Chicago. The car arrived last week but poor road conditions have kept it from regular use. a ride will be planned when streets improve.
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Browning
L. C. Lantz
Chicago
Mr. Lantz
Coloma
Gedusiayin
Dispatch
Prohibition State Ticket Named At Joplin Convention
The Prohibition convention in Joplin last Thursday announced a full slate: governor W P Farris Clinton lieutenant governor M I Payne St Louis secretary of state John F Botts Kahoka auditor George C McLaughlin Sedalia treasurer D O Terry Green Castle railroad and warehouse commissioner Y M Fulkerson Fredericktown supreme judge J P Orr Holden. Palmore endorsed for president by the convention.
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Joplin
W. P. Farris
Clinton
M. I. Payne
St. Louis
Jstate
John F. Botts
Kahoka
George C. McLaughlin
Sedalia
D. O. Terry
Green Castle
Y. M. Fulkerson
Frederickstown
Ij. P
Diamond K flour car on track this week
H C Jones announces a car load of the celebrated Diamond K flour will be on the tracks this week. Mrs Summers sale notice appears in this issue.
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Diamond K
H. C. Jones
Vic tor M Cassity for Linn County Treasurer
Announcement notes Vic tor M Cassity as a candidate for Linn county treasurer. A Pur din native and former employee of Marshall Field Co Chicago and an ex assistant cashier at the Stockgrowers Bank at Pur din, he is presented as well qualified and popular.
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Victor M. Cassity
Linn County
Purdin
Marshall Field, & Co
Chicago
Stock
Editor Dodge Elected as Democrat National Delegate
Milan Standard editor A Dodge, who attended the state convention in Jefferson City, was chosen as a delegate to the Democrat National Convention to be held in Denver next July. The selection is described as a great honor for the editor and the Milan newspaper.
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Ft. A
Dodge
Milan
Jefferson City
Denver
Merry Widow Hats and Town Troubled by Storms
A poem describes the disruption caused by Merry Widow hats as women move through town. Neighbors react with alarm and the narrator laments lost sight of nature and calm due to the fashion. The stormy weather adds gloom with hail and high winds affecting homes and streets.
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Merry Widow
Horses Runaway In Sidney Area Unharmed after Escape
Sunday night W. H. Dickinson at Frank Tuckers unhitching a team saw the horses bolt. They dragged the buggy then ran southeast toward the McCown branch. They were found Monday morning with no serious injuries. Advice given to unhitch both horses before tying lines.
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W. H. Dickinson
Frank Tuckers
Will
Tuck
McCown
For Sale Three Residence Millet Seed at Fleming’s
Three residence millet seed lots are offered for sale at Fleming’s. H. C. Jones appears as the contact.
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Fleming
S. H. C. Jones
Beautiful May 20 1908 Medicine Lodge wedding of Calla Anice Martin
Calla Anice Martin wed Elbert Russell Hall in Medicine Lodge Kansas in a ceremony at the Martins home. The service featured music by Mrs Forsey and Mrs Shaw with Rev Moore officiating. About seventy five friends attended and guests later shared cake and maple nut cream. The bride, a long time local teacher, leaves to start a new life with Hall in Carlsbad New Mexico. Willie Morris died from a gunshot wound in Crawford Nebraska with initial reports of self harm under debate. he was 25 and buried at Mt Zion cemetery.
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Nancy C. Godsey
Arvol! Co
the Baptist
J. C.lay
Funerich
Ins
S. H
Lgood
Ain Aid
William Martin
Medicine Lodge
Kans
Calla Anice
Elbert Russell Hall
Carlsbad
N. Mexico
W. R. Forseythe
A. D. ‘Shaw
W. H. Moore
M. E. Church
Moore
Willie Morris
Crawford
Nebraska
Mains
Mor
Morris
Mt. Zion
Havens Family Mourns After Woman Dies in New Mexico
Sad news arrives that Mrs. H Havens took poison on May 6 and died from its effects. Mr Havens and the children receive condolences from many friends as details remain unavailable.
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H.’. Havens
PEO Chapter Honors Ivah Fleming Before Move to Wyoming
The PEO Chapter V, PEO met at Mrs. Smith’s home on May 25 to bid farewell to Ivah Fleming who is moving to Wyoming. Members presented her with a PKEO plate as a keepsake for her active service.
Also Mentioned on This Page
E.M.C
R C. Norton
Richard C. Norton
A. M
Missouri
Trenton
Dr. Norton
Hiram
Ohio
Hiram College
J. A. Garfield
Warrensburg
Cape Girarden
Kirksville
Grundy County
Sullivan County
Odd Fellows At
Automobile
Prohibition
Healy
A. A.healy Jeweler
Optician
Mussouri
Hall
Medicine Lodge, Kans
Crawford, Nebr
Havens
New Mexico
Peo
Hoosier
L. W. Hummel
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