Missouri Lawmakers Pass Numerous Bills in Senate and House
A sweep of measures advanced or adopted covers taxation road funding and state control. Bills empower state officials on insurance, railroad signals, and liquor at depots, while consolidating offices in Kansas City and Jackson County. A monument for Mark Twain is funded, and money earmarked for the Missouri waterways commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lysagt
St. Joseph
Buford
Busby
Missouri
Jefferson City
Humilrery
Lane
Wilson
Platte
Green
Kansas City
Jackson County
Dunwoodie
Jasper
Carter
State Senate
Senator Hall
St. Louis Court of Appeals
Greene
State, Food and Drug
Hawking
Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
Olivers
Supreme Court
House
Hannibal
Mark Twain
Appropriations Committee
Missouri Waterways Commission
Amsterdam Items from the Enterprise
Mrs. Frank Mangold and Elsie return from Butler with plans to move to Hume along with Mrs. Ida Bradley and family. Hattie Cheshier visits the Morwood home. Will Rubel Chester Atkinson and Pearl Sage visit friends in Louisburg. Herbert Hewitt goes to Amoret for a new job at N G Rowe Store. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hughes on February 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enteeprine
Frank Mangold
Elsie
Butler
Ida Bradley
Daugh
J. C. Davis
Hume
Hattie Cheshier
Merwin
Albert Morwood
Will Rubel
Chester Atkinson
Pearl Sage
Louisburg
Kans
Herbert Hewitt
Amoret
N. G. Rowe
Elmer Hughes
Miami River Notice and Local Movements Report
Mrs Koshler returned to Superior Nebraska from her parents home in Miami after a three week stay. Miss Eva Adams visited, Prof Allison toured Bethel school, and weather affected attendance. Will Bernhart moved back to his west town area amid ongoing river observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koshler
Linard
Superior
Neb
Eva Adams
Prof
Allison
Bethel School
Miami
Will Bernhart
Virginia notes and family updates from YOUNG AARON
Virginia area residents report births, illnesses, visits, and travel. A newborn boy joins H P Tharp and wife, several neighbors recover from sickness, and plans unfold as families prepare for moves to Montana and cattle shipments. Community events include a well attended Grandview school box supper and a farewell gathering for Charley and Mrs Wirt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell
Willie Englehardt
Ernest Nightwine
Athol
Grandview Hool House
Jess Short
Amoret
Wm. Ayers
D. T. Smith
Stockton
Kan
Geo. Thompson
Englewood
Duvallich
Smith
Lebanon
Myrtle Johnson
Southeast
Miss
Virginia
Henry Ison
Uut
Butler
Charley Wirt
Elder Rogers of
Hume
Mrs. Wirt
Montana
Young Aaron
Spruce Folks discuss town hall and local matters
In Deepwater township Spruce residents back private funding for a town hall, as elections are still held in a shed behind Radford's store. Hogs die amid drought and stagnant water, possibly cholera, while a severe storm delays a Times reporter. Local church life and Sunday schools unfold despite blizzard, with visitors and residents sharing hospitality. Mrs. Kimble’s throat treatment and recovery are noted, and Capitol relocation chatter remains muted with Jefferson City favored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deepwater Township
Radford
Spruce
Times
George Moore
S. M. Tillery
Tillery
Methodist
Jim
Brother Young
Butler
E. A. Kimble
W. F. Jackson
Ohio St
Kimble
Neck of the Woods
State Capitol
Jefferson City
Burglarized Penitentiary Ravages Describe Theft and Suspects
A section reports a robbery at the Commissary Department of the penitentiary last Saturday night. About $60 in cash was stolen and several convicts known as trusties are under suspicion. The note also lists items supplied to inmates including pipes periodicals and newspapers. Contact Pearl Austin Rosser Butler Mo for information.
Wrecking firm clears debris at old capital building
A St Louis wrecking company began work on Monday to clear debris from the old capital building at Jefferson City. Immediate repairs are estimated not to exceed 60,000 dollars. The firm will employ convicts to some extent on the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
Capital Building
Jefferson City
Foster News Notes Show Farm Moves and Socials
Foster residents share a week of social calls and travels. Mrs John Reed fouled poorly Saturday while Walter Shhofner returned from North Missouri. Mae Cobb visited Rich Hill relatives and Blanche Cullion shopped in Pleasanton. A funeral for Amos Bright occurred at Woodfin cemetery with Rev C H Horton officiating. Little Helen Hartshorn died at Madison Kansas, funeral held there then shipped to Foster. Frank Helmer considered Foster home. Granddaughter Dinah notes for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reed
F. A. Scholler
S. N. Kinion
Virginia
Dr. Wilson
Eastern Star and Sunday School Association
Adrian
Walter Shhofner
Missouri
Mae Cobb
Rich Hill
Hurley Lumber Co
Blanche Cullion
Blanche
George Badgett
Kansas City
Pleasanton
John Newkirk
Arkansas
Butler
H. E. Arbogast
Worland
Ed Lloyd
Pittsburg
Kan
Amos. Bright
George Bobo
Nora Mills
Mamie Swearens
D. W. Steele
Steele
Burg
Dinah
Matt Gray
Shawnee
Okla
Ella Merrell
Merrell
J. F. Cecil
Fred
Grandpa Bright
C. H. Horton
Hume
Woodfin Cemetery
Foster
Arry Fouts
Mrs. Fouts
Helen
Bert Hartshorn
Madison
Kas
Grandma Laughlin
M. E. Church
Woodfin
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Legislative Matters
Oliver
Beaven
White
Agricultural College
Phelps
McRoberts
Roney
Fear
Spector
Hawkins
Roy Britton
St. Louis
Gossett
Harris
Boone
Barbee
Board of Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
Gillispie
W. W. Williams
Pickler
Adair
Swearinger
Davis
Mr. Brydon
Matthews
Jones
Grain Inspection Department
State Board of Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
Senate
Simmons
Ford of
Grundy
Amsterdam
H. P. Tharp
Chas. Dickerson
Amy Eggleson
Pearl Tharp
Summit
Osborne
E.F. Burk
Vera Craig
Roy Dawson
Free Standfield
Merit Zinn
Oklahoma
Geo. Zinn
Grandpa Jackson
Jack Grinsley
Amos Bright
Mr. Bright
Grandma Bright
C. Rhodeseland
Pearl Austin Rosser
Butler, Mo
Frank Helmer
Burlington
Helmer
Helen Hartshorn
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