New Route to London Bypasses Suez Canal
New York Central officials note British government will send Australian mails to London via San Francisco and New York, reducing transit time by about three days versus the Colombo Aden Brindisi route. The Ventura, a fast new steamship, part of a three-sister line built by Cramps, aids the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central Railroad
New York
London
Ventura
The
Steamship Company
Cramps
Philadelphia
Sydney
San Francisco
Pauper Alice Fairchild Referred to Almshouse
Alice Washington Fairchild aged 65, a third cousin once removed of George Washington, appeared before Superintendent George Blair of the outdoor poor department and was sent to the almshouse. Neighbors and Daughters of the American Revolution members had her identity verified by the Washington book, amid long noted claims of Washington lineage and a tramp past of 22 years.
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Alice Washington Fairchild
George Washington
George Blair
Department of Public Charities
Fairchild
Perons
Lawrence Washington
Mount Vernon
Gen. Washington
John Augustine Washington
Washington
Walter Lester Carr
Mary Washington
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Winter Ballooning Plans and Roosevelts Bible Society Role
Monte Carlo reports Santos-Dumont nearing Monaco aerodrome construction with a 61 by 10 by 15 meter shed for the No. 7 airship, to be tested over Monaco Bay and the Mediterranean, and an anticipated Monaco to Corsica flight in about 200 kilometers in four hours. A London debate on women only streetcars prompts a council appeal for a women only service. President Roosevelt is named first vice president of the Long Island Bible Society for his speech in Oyster Bay and its wide dissemination. Chicago Record-Herald notes businessmen commute daily between New York and Philadelphia, suggesting Philadelphia as a good city to sleep in.
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M. Santos-Dumont
Prince of Monaco
Bay of
Monaco
Mediterranean
Calvi
Corsica
London
America
England
Roosevelt Oficer
Bible Society
Roosevelt
Long Island Bible Society
Jane
Oyster Bay
Mexico
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago Record-Herald
Deepwater Community Notes and Local Movements
Health in our community remains good as Mr Holt and family moved to the Mrs Alexander farm and Mrs Alexander relocated to Montrose. Rev Rogers preached at Johnstown Christian church Sunday and night. Georgia and Susie Gilliland visited Montrose on Friday. Jim Nickles returned from Warrensburg where his sons attend the Normal school. A burglar entered O Y Jackson’s store in Johnstown last Friday night taking checks and some money. the checks were found on the croquet ground near the post office. Lulu Shelton visited Butler last week and returned Saturday. Ubas Tyler left with grandson Arthur Kimball for Golden City to spend the winter. Jim Harmon, Warrensburg farmer and Democrat, visited our community last week. Al has many warm friends here. Maude Burnette and Homer Callahan were married by Rev Cowan last Wednesday at noon at the bride’s home. The writer and friends wish them wealth health and happiness. Migno Coleman is visiting from Kansas City. Lon Thornburg and wife just back from Granite Oregon. they’ll spend winter in Old Missouri then return to Oregon in spring. Our new mail carrier says he will accommodate those who pay. Mrs W H Shelton and daughter Gertie visited Mrs Morehead on Monday. Ross.
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Rogers
Johnstown
Christian Church
Georgia
Susie Gilliland
Montrose
Jim Nickles
Warrensburg
O. Y. Jackson
Lulu Shelton
Butler
Ubas
Tyler
Arthur Kimball
Golden City
Jim Harmon
Old Bates
W.H. Shelton
Mr. al
Migno Coleman
Hon
Kansas City
Lon Thornburg
Granite
Oregon
Missouri
W H. Shelton
Gertie
Elder Cobb
Frank Lee
Archie
Zimmer
Illinois
Tom
Henry Jenkins
Walton
The
Virginia
Johnson
Herman
Mintz
Knaba Creek
Craig Gaham
J. B. Rice
Jno
Conningham
Tauppose
Fred Mosier
Hamburg
Wilcvox
Spilluan
George Walls
Baby
Mound Township
Eph Mosier
Kansas
Cal Robinson
Smith
Long
Bates County
Frank Patrick
Seap Creek
Ballard
Parker & Zimmer
Theodore Marquadt
Belisle
Ed Clardy
Dave Peeler
Joe Smith
Willie Herman
Culver
Mr. Radcliff
Wm. Finley
Fearful double tragedy near Warrensburg appears in inquest
Thomas Clark, a well to do Johnson county farmer and Bushy school director, killed himself after a fatal confrontation with a boy named Dunn. Clark had wounded Dunn with a knife at a schoolhouse gathering, then died by suicide to avoid murder charges. Dunn remained gravely injured.
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Warrensburg
Thomas Clark
Johnson County
Dunn
Clark
Bushy School
Reduced Round Trip Rates to Kansas City
Return fare from Dec 9 and 10 with extension to Dec 11 for 2.90 dollars. KK C Vaxpervoort, Agent. For rent one or two good rooms near the square in Butler Missouri. P O Box 503.
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Kansas City
KK. C
Vaxpervoort
Ag’t
P.O
Butler, Mo
Temple of Worship Dedication of M E Church on Ohio Street
The M E Church on Ohio Street was dedicated after a $9,000 construction and a $5,000 debt that was cleared at the ceremony. Bishop J N FitzGerald of St Louis delivered the morning sermon, Rev J W Stewart assisted, and a protracted meeting led by Rev F L Thomas of St Louis followed, with all city churches dismissing services for the occasion.
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W. P. Abell
Edna
Timex
Ohio Street
FP. J. Tygard
Sadie McCullough
W. Jones
Butler
J. N. FitzGerald
St. Louis
J W. Stewart
Fll
Thomas
Dr Tichenor Antiseptic Used For Wounds Sickness
A historical notice from Missouri in 1900 reports Dr Tichenors Antiseptic curing wounds prevents inflammation and aids healing. Letters from rural readers claim relief for colic stomach trouble and even a castrated mule with maggots. Further endorsements cite headache and sick stomach relief as a reliable family medicine.
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Hickory Barren
Green Ridge
Howarth Becomes Top Paid Artist at Sunday Post-Dispatch
F M Howarth, famed for front-page color drawings in the Sunday Post-Dispatch, is described as likely the world’s highest paid illustrator. His work for Puck and the New York weekly boosted his fame, leading to a lucrative hire by the St. Louis paper.
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F. M. Howarth
St. Louis Post-Diepatch
Puck
New York
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Howarth
Sunday Post-Dispatch
Tax Notice and Local Notices From Missouri Bank
Tax notice offers Saturday bank visits by H. G. Watrey at 441 Collector of Summit Two. Also advertises a for sale room dwelling in repair with outbuildings near the square, cistern and city water. No date provided. The Retail Credit and Collection Association seeks more personnel in Missouri via P O Box 4946 Boulder Col. 2-tf
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Missouri State Bank
H. G. Watrey
Summit Two
Acexts
Missouri
P.O Box
Boulder, Col
The
Retail Credit and Collection Association
Virginia News Highlights and Local Happenings
Local notes cover Mt. Carmel supper and Butler opera crowds, Thanksgiving meetings, and Mrs. Capt. Nickell’s illness. Ed Thornbrough plans a Virginia reading society gathering Friday night. German Lutherans begin a new church near Capt. Nickell’s land with a parsonage to follow. Free Methodists set December 8 services at Crook school house. Coal and gas developments near Mulberry and Virginia. Baker Medicine Co. agent S E Mank visits from Independence. Young people inquire about drugs. Marriage views discussed amid pledge reflections. Nellie and May Whinnery host an old fashioned taffy party. Thanksgiving visits to Mrs. Joe Whinnery and Grandview School progress under Miss May Reed. AAKON.
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Mt. Carmel
Butler
Capt. Nickell
Ed Thornbrough
Virginia
W. Hensley
J. H. Park
K. C
Hoge
George Rubel
S.E. Mank
Baker Medicine Co
Independence
Aaron
Nellie
May Whinnery
James
Mrs. Whitnery
Lucy Maloney
Joe Whinnery
Grandview School
Mies May Reed
Miami Flashes Local Life And Celebrations
Uncle Nick Adams improves slowly as farmers plan hog killing time next week. Charles Vermillion and family Sundayed with Mrs. Bolling. Alta Brown home after Butler visit. May Woody and Nate Wilcox wed near Miami on Nov 27. A party at Gee Payton’s last Friday. Cora Adams visiting sister near Passaic. Another Christmas wedding likely. Ben Vermillion moves west of Mt Vernon. Adams buys breech loading gun for winter rabbits. Prof Leady leaves Miami Center school. Lula Davis of Oak Valley, Kansas, wintering with sister George Payten. Svowpnor.
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Nick Adams
Charles Vermillion
T. M. Bolling
Alta Brown
Butler
May Woody
Nate Wilcox
Miami
Gee. Payton
Cora Adams
Frank Proctor
Passaic
Ben Vermillion
Mt. Vernon
Adams
Leady
Miami Center
Lula Davis
Oak Valley
Kansas
George Payten
Svowpnor
Mrs Nation Hired Them Bombed Eckert’s Saloon Scene
In Wichita on November 22 eight black assailants wrecked Jack Eckerts saloon at 2 am. Several patrons were injured. The attack is linked to Mrs. Nation who allegedly hired them. Chick Hawkins, one of the attackers, was arrested. Mrs Nation had been in the city yesterday.
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Wichita
Kan
Jack Eckerts
Passage Breezes and local life in Butler area notes
Local items from Bates County Missouri include mail delivery boxes, church activities, and social visits. Elder Cobb preached at a quarterly meeting. Rev Walton spoke at Virginia. Residents discuss farming, plowing, and harvests. updates on families, candidates, and local business appear throughout. A London protest over General Balle ends with shaming cries as a plaster bust is toppled.
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Lees Canal
Almahousie
Lowney
Gough & Hess
North Side Sqare
Druggists
Temple OF Worship
M. E. Church
M. E
Auditoru
W. F. Duvall
H. E. Percival
J.B. Duvalll
DR. Tichenor
Atwase
Trimble
Sherrouse Medicine Co
New Urbane, la
Aakon
Balle
War Office
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