M rs Spears dies after home fire near Johnstown
Mrs Spears perished from burns received when her apron caught on a drafty King heater at her Johnstown Bates County home on Wednesday January 1902. She tried to smother the blaze but could not, her daughter and later physicians failing to save her. She left ten children, nine living, and belonged to the Methodist church. Funeral held at Johnstown church. Rev Vivian delivered a fitting sermon.
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Antollogon
Kaneas
Johnstown
Vivian
Mary FE. Spears
Tillery
Moniteiu County
Polk County
Monntein County
Tod. W. Spears
Bates County
Spears
Town Notes and Local Tidbits from Aaron’s Slips
John Thomas and wife visited W. W. Park’s family for a weekend. A temperance song memory and a “Pa” name remark are noted. Large crowd at Free Methodist meeting with Presiding Elder Steele. A windless accident injures Isaac Lockridge’s hand. Crook and Virginia schools contest set for Friday night January 24. Snow hits wheat. Thomas Hocket keeps busy. A quilting gathering at Mrs. Omer Drysdale’s. Butler attendees listed. End with local social chatter about town ladies and country visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thomas
Butler
W. W. Park
Dan McDonnell
John Sacre
Free Methodist Quarterly Meeting
Steele
Jhevge-crowe
Miller
Crook
Virginia
Thornbrough
Farmer
Emporia
Kan
Isaac Lockridge
John Foster
James
Everet Drysdale
A. L. Fox
Dave Bean
Isaac
G. W
J. H. Park
J. W. McFadden
Aaron
Discovery promises longer life from Dr King's New Discovery
In a Churubusco Indiana notice editor D H Downey proclaims Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption as the most infallible remedy for coughs colds and grip. He asserts it is invaluable for weak lungs and guarantees a 50 cent bottle with a free trial bottle offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Downey
Churubusco
Ind
Dr. King
Mound News Briefs from Old Mound and Area
The district reports progress as J D Mandy builds bridges and repairs roads under the new overseer role. Thos Webb visits after ten years in the Territory. Mrs Walls and Aunt Eliza continue amiably, while Dr McParland notes pneumonia causes. Col Sharp leads a Hereford to water, then slides down a hill at speed. A petition seeks a bridge on the R F D route. Mrs McGuire battles pneumonia. Walter Rice scouts duck and rabbit markets. Bro Scott holds a protracted meeting at Altona with many conversions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
J.D. Maddy
Thos. Webb
Eliza Walls
Nellie Walls
Dr McParland
Col. Sharp
Hereford
J.R Rice
The Secret of Long Life Promises Health Benefits
The advertisement claims long life comes from healthy organs and quick destruction of disease germs. Electric Bitters regulate stomach liver and kidneys purify the blood improve appetite and cure kidney troubles female complaints nervous disorders constipation dyspepsia and malaria with vigorous health and strength. 50c guaranteed by H L Tucker drogutst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Tucker
Drogutst
Missouri widow commits suicide after failed poisoning attempt
Sedalia Missouri January 17 Mrs C A Stewart widow of a Missouri Pacific conductor who died in St Louis hospital several months ago killed herself tonight by shooting in the cellar. Neighbors had earlier thwarted a poison attempt on her two children and she had recently regained her freedom from watchful supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
C. A. Stewart
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
Naval Battle in Panama Bay Involves Revolutionaries
Jan 20. A revolutionary fleet including Madilla Darien and Gailen clashed with government ships Lauturo Chiculto and Boyaca in Panama Harbor at 6 this morning. Fort Las Bovedas and the American cruiser Philadelphia supported government forces as Insurgent fire raged near Savana.
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Colon
Savana
Madilla
Darien
Gailen
Hegon
Lauturo
Chiculto
Boyaca
Panama
Chicuito
Padilla
Fort Las Bovedas
Philadelphia
Washington
Navy Department
Meade
State Department
Gudger
Bay of
Nation’s Hatchet Attempt Ends in Repulse at Topeka
Topeka January 14 Mrs Nation sought to enter a city joint but was repulsed by the owners She warned she would return unannounced to cause damage and was armed with her hatchet She remains under $2000 bonds to keep the peace with forfeiture threatened if she resumes her smashing tour
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Topeka
Local notes and community happenings in Butler region
Clipped items report visits, home projects, and routine news from Butler and surrounding areas. Residents including A. Al Bell and Ballard relatives, porch additions by Mat Rosier, roofing by Hayden Ray, and shop moves by Mr. Radcliff are noted. Social events, health updates, a funeral, and primaries discussion appear amid brief notices on farming, schooling, and local commerce.
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A. al. Bell
Ballard
Butler
Mat Rosier
Hayden Ray
Bors
Radcliff
Zwahlen
Bullock
Archie
Lee
Drvan Ave
Zimmer
Jim Carver
Enfant Gap
Tom Lyth
Grove
Mesdames I & I
Elkhart
Terry Robinson
Mutler
Ton Pink
North West
Lotspeich
Pliey
McGuire
Henderson
W.F. Maddy
Ohio
Wilton
Sundin
Patton
Seattle
Aristoteer
Lo 1
Steeds
Lor
Here
Howband
Rev
Scott
Wolfe
Charley Lee
Geo
Hardin
Wilcox
George Crews
Zwahlon
Miss Todd
South Main Street
Ote
W.T. Cole
George Walls
Frank Lee
Vote Schley the Hero
Frankfort Kentucky January 1 The House adopted the Weatherford resolution praising Schley as the hero of Santiago and condemning the Macky minority report The vote to strike the Court of Inquiry preamble failed 46 to 45 and the resolution passed 70 to 0
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Frankfort
House
Weatherford
Schley
Santiago
Court of Inquiry
Macky
Parker
Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertises Kidney and Liver Health
A testimonial highlights Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for weak kidneys and liver, noting improved energy, sleep, and vigor after use. The claim includes that the medicine cures kidney and liver troubles, relieves backache, and strengthens overall health.
Adrian residents targeted for regular visits and services
Advertisements note weekly dental work by H. M. Cassox in Adrian, real estate exchange services by A. S. Tithorn Butler Missouri, insurance writing by Jos. Massee, and Hucklen's Arnica Salve touted for burns, sores, and skin issues, with local shop listings and miscellaneous notices.
Briley Offers Broad Dental Work Services
Briley announces preparation to perform all kinds of dental work including general procedures and cosmetic services. The statement emphasizes readiness to address diverse dental needs and maintain patient care standards.
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Adrian
H. M
von Bel
Great Clearance Sale At Butler’s Shoes
We have too many shoes and will reduce stock by offering clearances on Selz Schwabs C M Henderson and Tushamp lines. No catch penny ad. stock must be smaller with good styles and prices. Come and inspect the selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selz
Schwabs
C. M. Henderson
Tushamp
Mens Shoes Reduced Lists of Henderson and Belz Pairs
A catalog style sale lists numerous men’s shoe offerings with sizes and prices. Henderson and Belz Cordovan lines include several colors and constructions with markdowns from original quotes. The entry notes various stock counts and price drops, such as calfskin and patent leathers, ending with overall sale figures.
Ladies' shoe sale with marked discounts
Cirgidl Leniters offers ladies shoes in several styles and sizes with significant markdowns. Items include Ky pvips and Henderson dongola designs in sizes up to 7, with multiple pairs reduced from 7.179 to 1.35, and others from 1.75 to 1.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ky Pvips
Pois
Lee
Henderson Dotcolas
Henderson
Tiendersen's rumored honey sale items listed
Fragmented notice lists various items with prices and pairs, including patent kid shoes and dresses. The readable fragments show figures like S218 and S250, with discounts to S20 and S275 for some pairs. No clear event or location identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiendersen
Rmierrenn Hontty
Lam
Misses Shoes OVS Feeds Front Page Bargain
Fragmentary text shows a purse of ladies footwear with a sale price around S725 and mentions parsimonious offers. Names and locations are unreadable, but the fragment implies a retail promotion and inventory details from a general store or department shop.
Bays' Shoes Price Drop At Local Store
Fragmentary OCR notes show shoe prices with discounts and placeholder names. The text mentions Henderson, Pedersons, and Meeker in association with sales, reduced to about 124 dollars from 150, plus another line indicating a similar drop to around 2 dollars and a 70 haw marker.
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Farmers’ Business
Iness OF
Rueur Banking Home
Missouri State Bank
Theo
Jutler
Capital
Supis
Pras
Bates
Vernon
Barton Counties
Missouri
Beay
Moxwy
Hany
Denny
Toever
Frank Allien
W. D. Yates
Wa. K
C. A. Allen
A. H. Pracn
Bor
Sens
Maine
Oack
Taling Hood
Hood
J. N. Peary
H. 5
Copeland
Pike Hood
Ala
A. S.tithorn
Butler, Mo
Uure
Scott & Poreh
Hank
New Century Comfort
Hucklen
HW. L. Theker
DR. H. M Cannon
M. Henderson
Belz Cordavan
Henderson Bas
Randle
Dines
Hiiskaup
Shiv
Finslewlichy
Bays’ Shoes
Pation Henderson S
Paris Pedersons
Butler Cash Department Store
Rochester
W. PF. Devan
HH. Bi. Protewat
J. B. Devan
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