Landis stitcher installed and local notices at Clay's drug store
McFarland & Sona install a new Landis stitcher of the latest improved pattern. DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills sold by Clay's drug store. Edward C. Mayes, Jefferson City newspaper man, died at home last week. Wm. Baskerville, Deepwater meat farmer, improving. Mrs. Thos Ball arrived to tend her ill daughter at Squire Will Prior's home. Vernon county court house report: final. cost $79,245.25. Kodol digest more than 3,000 foods. sold by Clay's rug store. A noted French savant warns sleep awakening may cause madness. The statement annoys us as we rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Mayes
Jefferson City
Thos Ball
Bush, Okla
Bates County
A. Peter
Squire Will Prior
Theo. Lacaff
Vernon County Court House
Clay
Rug
Local tale and fatal train collision reported
A wary lawyer jokes with his wife about not charging a client after a month’s work yet seeks a receipt. In Adrian county near Benton City, prominent residents Dyers and Lt. Gorter were killed when their wagon failed to clear a crossing and was struck by an approaching train. Both families are noted in this tragic incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyers
Gorter
Andrian County
Benton City
Perday
Hudson farmer gloats over a cop per head claim
J E Clemmens of Hudson township boasts he killed a cop per head awake on his farm, 18 inches long and lively in motion, a claim carried by Appleton City Journal. The note reflects the paper’s satirical, rambling style rather than a factual report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.E. Clemmens
Hudson Township
George Washington
Appleton City Journal
Epitaph of A Batchelor Veteran at Indiana Home
A Mexican War veteran and bachelor at the Indiana state soldiers home died Wednesday night at age. He will be buried tomorrow beneath a tombstone bearing the inscription about bachelorhood and disobeying the governor's laws. The carved message urges others to avoid bachelor life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Tad
Hugh de Witte
Indiana
Batchelor
Father teaches boy thrift with dollar lesson
A Benton County tale from the Clinton Democrat describes a curmudgeonly father who, after giving his son a single dollar to buy skates, forces him to smoke it in a pipe. The next day the boy asks for the dollar, and the father repeats the demand to spend the money, highlighting strict obedience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baat Tom
Benton County
Local residents visit kin and market activity in Urich
Urich Herald reports Elmer Long sold a home on Monday. Nora Goodman visited aunt Mrs Little last week. Albert Goodman visited Maple Grove relatives and friends. Walter Goodman plans more visits there this week. Elmer Longs family visit Mrs Hendrick of Bear Creek. Effie Gragg visits uncle George Gragg of Rockville. Irene Goodman on sick list. John Doll and George Bally sold two spans of mules, one span brought $325 and the other $340.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urich
Elmer Long
Mies
Nora Goodman
Mrs. Little
Albert Goodman
Maple Grove
Walter Goodman
Mra Hendrick
Bear Creek
Effie Gragg
George Gragg
Rockville
Irene Goodman
John Doll
George Bally
Amsterdam Items from the Enterprise
The Enterprise reports J J Crow renting his farm to Jim Main and moving to LaCygne Kansas Roy Mitte returns from Howell county A wedding at H J Clarks home uniting Thomas A Lour and Katherine Clark A W Towers called to Illinois for a seriously ill Mise Cora Barnett formerly of Amsterdam in Tacependenie Kansas Mra Heney White remains ill Lt Mailer injured when a wire stretch tool failed striking Mr Bailey causing a six inch head wound The paper highlights up to date citizens dragging roads and local activity
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Crow
Jim Main
LaCygne
Kansas
Roy Mitte
Howell County
H. J. Clark
Thomas A. Lour
Katherine Clark
A. W. Towers
Ilinois
Cora Barnett
Amaterdam
Heney White
Kentucky
Mailer
Mr. Vailey
Yaqui Indians Attempt Suicide on Transport Near Mazatlan
A group of Yaqui Indians fleeing Sonora toward Tehuantepec and Yucatan tried to leap from a government transport off Mazatlan. Ten were saved from the sea after boats were lowered. survivors said they preferred death to plantation labor in Mexico’s hot regions. Reports from Sonora indicate more than 1,600 Yaqui remain in the hot state awaiting deportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazatlan
Aleasco
Sonora
Tehuantepec
Yucatan
Mexico
Public Sale Near Foster Missouri Auction Notice
Public sale at my farm one mile west of Foster on Monday February 24 1908 starting 10 o clock includes horses cattle farm implements and household items 4 percent cash discount on cash purchases nine months credit on larger sums with 8 percent interest if not paid on due date and notes with approved security Auctioneers H H McGlothin and F Jennings noted as organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
F. Jennings
H. H. McGlothiin
Tariff Reform Urged by Richardson in House Speech
Representative Richardson of Alabama pressed tariff reform in a House debate calling tariffs an issue to clarify politics. He argued the Republican party is weak on tariff pledges and stressed free raw material as essential, warning the nation against past failures and currency debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richardson
Alabama
House of Representatives
Birthday Party at Stevens Home in Rockville Mo
A February 10 birthday celebration for Lovie Alison took place at Prof and Mrs Stevens home in Rockville. Guests arrived at 7:30, served peanuts with flowers, then moved to two candlelit dining tables for light refreshments. Music by Roxy Turner accompanied games and socializing. 12 o'clock saw the guests depart with best wishes. Listed attendees include many local residents and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
Mra. Stevens
Lovie Alison
Mra. Stevens’ Slater
Muele
Pearl Hoagland
Gertrude Deflenbaugh
Lovie
Stevena and
Hubbard
Prof. Stevens
Gertrude Deffenbaugh
Alma Borrun
Ada Robinson
Gladys Evans
Messrs
James
Earl Hoyle
Everett
Bertram
Ralmen Meyers
Chester Roberts
Rodned Routsong
Albers Woods
Albert Steiner
Lorne Coley
William Smith
Ralmen
Lilburn Midkiff
Lealle Cook
Fred Skillman
Lester Preston George
Jease Allison
Bank Loss Settled After F. M. Bank Explosion
Rich Hill Review notes Maryland Casualty and Ocean Insurance paid losses totaling 20044 dollars after the late F. M. bank explosion. Cash of 15000 dollars and 5000 dollars in gold, plus 4422 in silver, were recovered except 4432. Building damage estimated at 2380 dollars covered by insurers. Officials thank citizens who labored at the ruins and those who hunted for clues. no arrests to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Casualty Co
Ocean Insurance Co
Mo. Bankers’ Association
F. & M. Bank
Real Estate Transfers and Quit Claim Deeds Summary
Real estate transfers list several quit claim deeds and transfers. Noel Seltier to Teena Carver et al for 4 acres near Luni. Earl E Steele to Marsha A See for 40 acres near Charlotte. Teeter to Ella Mosher for 80 acres near Shawnee. Eliza Teever to M N Teeter for 20 acres in Shawnee. NJ Agee to Mia Shobe for tract in Shawnee. J Casperman to S Millers for tract in Mingo. O M Howard to B B Diker for parcels at Crescent Hill. Prices range from $1 to $1200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel Seltier
Teena Carver
Aree
Luni
EC Harper
Anna Bentley
Lone Oak
LeLenehiot
Bik
Williams
Butler
Earl E Steele Et al
Marsha A
Charlotte
MC Teeter
Ella Mosher
Eliza Teever
M N Teeter
NJ Agee
Mia
Home Seekers Excursion to Western and Pacific Points
An 1908 travel notice lists routes from multiple states to destinations including Los Angeles San Francisco and Mexico. Fares on all fives and third Tuesdays are one and one half fare plus 2 dollars for round trips. Colonist rates to Los Angeles and other California points set at 30 dollars, with Portland Tacoma Seattle and northeast points at 120 dollars. Sales run March 1 to April 30 1908, issued by BE. C. Vaxpervoorr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Arizona
Arkanean
Colorado
Georgia
Idaho
Kansse
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mexico
Missinnippi
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Santiago
California
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
City of Mexico
BE. C. Vaxpervoorr
Also Mentioned on This Page
Earl S.sloan
Boston
Mass
McFarland & Sona
Landis
DeWitt
Clay's
Wm. Baskerville
Woship
CARTO
Bears
Nlcht
Old Jones
K.U Star
Missouri Pacific
C. L Stone
B. Howard Payne
Nevada Post
ElDorado Sun
B. M. Power
Johnstown
Power
Thomas Powers
Stockton
el Dorado
Waggoner
Cedar County
Grover Cleveland
Dade County
Scott
Amsterdam
Tariff
Zino
Aralp
Butler Station
In & Southwest Mail
Kanesa
Interstate Divison
ERT
Rich Hill Review
Varilanty Dees
John F. Herrel & Son
Court House
Butler, MO
DR. J. Me
Christy
House
E. N. Chastain
Buker
Hennett- Wheeler Met
High Street
H. M. Cannon
Butler, Missouri
Adrian
B. F. Jeter
Attorney At Law and Justices
Omeeover
H. H. Nichols
East Side Square
J. T. Hult
Denfisy
Boulware
Mhoaktin
Sarre
Huthe
Opa
Aeled
Frank T. Clay
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