Judge Burgess Dies in Excelsior Springs Missouri
Judge Gaven D. Burgess of the Missouri Supreme Court died at Excelsior Springs on December 17. Born November 5, 1836 in Kentucky, he served on Missouri courts since 1865, was Chief Justice from 1902, and had been married twice, with a lengthy legal career spanning the Eleventh and Supreme Courts.
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Gaven D. Burgess
Supreme Court of Missouri
Excelsior Springs
Mason County
Kentucky
Missouri
Eleventh Circuit
Supreme Court
Burgess
Cordelia Trimble
Flemingsburg
Linneus
Judge Burgess
Los Angeles
Miss Berger
Marshall
United States Supreme Court
Governor Hadley Plans Election Contest Across Forty Democratic Counties
Governor Hadley and the Republican state committee announce plans to contest the late election in about forty Democratic counties including Bates Cass Henry and Vernon. The charge of fraud is dismissed as absurd and described as retaliation to drag proceedings in St. Louis for over a year to keep Republican officers in power.
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Hadley
Republican State Committee
Bates
Cass
Henry
Vernon
St. Louis
Missouri voters angered by Hadley and allies
The passage denounces Governor Hadley and his supporters, predicting increased public disgust with his petty actions. It argues the public will rise against him at the next election, voting for a Democrat to counteract fraud alleged by election crooks in St. Louis.
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Vally
Hadley
Missouri
St. Louis
Republican critics mock Missouri elections after Hadley era
In 1908 Missouri Republicans hailed Hadley as ensuring honest elections. Now they condemn the governor for a crooked ballot as they contest results in 40 counties, mocking the claim of a pure election. The piece ridicules the party's flip in stance and accuses them of hypocrisy.
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Hadley
Missouri
Miss Marvel Smith Lloyd to Wed in City Home
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Smith announces the approaching marriage of her granddaughter Miss Marvel Smith Lloyd to Mr Edward Harper Armstrong of the city. The ceremony will be at Mrs Smiths home 501 North Fulton Street on Monday evening January 2 at 7 oclock p m.
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Mary Elizabeth Smith
Miss Marvel Smith Lloyd
Edward Harper Armstrong
Mrs. Smith
North Fulton Street
Pleasant Week of Nice Weather and Local Visits
A Missouri town enjoys unusually warm days with scarce water and a wish for rain. Local residents note visits, birthdays, and small events including Mr. Dodney buying a cow and Mrs. Stroble’s 49th birthday surprise. Francis Godwin injures his arm in an accident. Dr. Miller treats him. People attend church and gatherings at Mr. Clark’s and nearby homes. holiday wishes close the notes.
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Tan White
Butler
Dodney
Hardie
The
Baptist Church
Christian Sunday School
Guy
Urich
Jake Barth
Mr. White
Francis Godwin
Dr. Miller
Mr. Clark
Butler Social Notes Highlight Local Movements
Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Booi drove to Butler on Thursday for business. Mr. Epperson of Kansas City visits Dr. J. C. Sageser. Mrs. Fred Ewbank and her son Perry shopped in Butler on Saturday. David R. Braden, a Copper College student at Sterling, Kan, is mentioned in the community roundup.
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E. E. Booi
Butler
Epperson
Kansas City
J. C. Sageser
Fred Ewbank
Perry
David R. Braden
Copper College
Sterling
Kan
Baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Tom Huffman in Miami
The Miami area notes a baby girl born Wednesday December 21 1910 to Mr and Mrs Tom Huffman. Ben Esler returns from Sedalia for the holidays. R A Piggott and family moved to their farm on Monday. A spelling contest at Tripp school house pitted Tygard and Tripp pupils with Tygard winning. The event ended with an all ages spelling match.
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Tom Huffman
Ben Esler
Sedalia
R. A. Piggott
Tygard
Tripp
Prof. Burke
Tygard School
Bond and Burke Stand Up Longest At Odd Fellows Night
Miss May Morgan returned home Sunday after a two week visit in Pleasant Valley. Several from our neighborhood attended church service and a Bert Allen solo was enjoyed. Rev. Keele was ill to teach Monday. R. D. Bond and wife visited J. D. Chappell and family. Mrs. Nix and daughters were guests of Mrs. Stewart. The community attended the Odd Fellows big night Monday.
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May Morgan
Pleasant Valley
Christian Church
Bert Allen
Lewis Keele
R. D. Bond
J. D. Chappell
Nix
Linda
Jessie
L. A. Stewart
Mr. Watson
Odd Fellows
Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain Strike Ends
In St. Louis a multi trade strike by machinists boiler makers and helpers on the Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain system ended with an agreement effective at 7 am Both sides claim victory Terms mirror the May 1 offer. 400 reinstated first week 200 next 100 third week and remaining within thirty days Allied trades reinstated immediately with all members to return to work.
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St. Louis
Missouri Pacific-Iron Mountain Railway System
A. W. Sullivan
James O'Connell
International
Regular convocation of Miami Royal Arch Chapter No. 76
A convocation at 7 o'clock this evening will install officers and perform two degrees, followed by a banquet. All Royal Arch Masons are requested to attend. By order of the E. H. P.
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Miami
Royal Arch Chapter No
Royal Arch
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Mulberry Hay Seed Band
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