Rural Independence Day Notes From Virginia Missouri
Long roundup reports July Fourth visits across Virginia Missouri with families and neighbors in Butler Vernon and Cavs counties. Mentions firecrackers a boy injured his eye a church ice cream sale and local officials. plus commentary on old days graft and women voters in the church and a brief mention of attendees and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Foster
Mr. Garber
Brig Tech
Rich Hill
Nevada
Willie Rubel
Kansas City
Vane Walker
Butler
Herbert Henderson
Cedar County
Carrie Henderson
Thomas Famuliner
Cavs County
Hin
P.M. Famuliner
O. M. Drysdale
Virginia
E. Jones
Henry Jean
Our City
Coffin
Amorets
Emmet Burk
W. A. McElroy
Everest Dryndale
Will Hardinger
Mr. Mino
Roosevelt
Virginia Christian Church
Earl Kellogg
Bonnie Wolfe
Albert Allen
Clare Jundy
Thula Carr
Geneva Draper
Andrew Simpson
Misees Opal Jenkine
Wilma Smith
Martha Park
Birdie Wolfe
Masters Joe
Charley
Geo. Wolfe
Omer Smith
Aaron
Carr
Sone
Vernon County
Vivian
Wm Allen
Sioux City
Iowa
Yaine
Virgin Mary
Ohio
Steure
Foster Notes Recap of Local Visits and Tragedy
Dee Raseell and children returned Sunday after visiting his parents. Several residents attended services and visits, including Frank Mace of Kansas City and Misses Della Goodwin and Sebla Grant. Three year old Herbert Arlo Rhodes died of bowel trouble, with funeral at home and burial in Salem Cemetery. sympathy extended to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee Raseell
Wm. Raseell
Rev
Foster
M. EK
Frank Mace
Kansas City
Rich Hill
Chas, West
Woodson Campbell
Grant Goodenough
Sufder
Juss Trussell
UiMnolg
Eighth Street
Rev. Miller
New Home
Salem Cemetery
Grandma Ramsey
Dixie Strole
Vernon County
Chas. Rice
Amore
Mrs. Ray
ElDorado Springs
Chillicothe
Tex
Topsy
Miss Susannah Robinson Died After Illness At 56
Miss Susannah Robinson daughter of H S Robinson died July 3 1908 at her father's home after cancer at age 56 years 6 months and days She resided on her Sprague area farm until illness forced her move to her father's home Her funeral was held July 5 at 2 30 pm at the parental home with Rev Lewis B Fisher of the University Church of Jonesboro Ill officiating and burial followed on the family farm cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susannah Robinson
H. S. Robinson
Miss Robinson
Sprague
City Limite
Lewis B. Fisher
Universitst Church of
Jonesboro
Iils
Robinson
County Court appoints judges for August primary
The county court in regular session on July 7 named a large slate of judges for the August 4, 1908 primary across townships including River, East Boose, West Boose, North and South Mount, and many named districts. Note lists that over three names under each township head are Democrats. the other three are Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisco
Ino. Jeungerds
G. B. Page
Thos.ox
C. G. Cook
CN. Page
Grasp River
CH. Argenbright
CO. Shubers
Geo. Chapman
G. L Argenbright
W. Gi. Evans
Grant Sutherland
West Toit
Howe
W. A McBurney
R. Hughes
J. M. Zoteman
Kame Morae
James Cullin
Euguam
G. W. Armentrous
Ld. Heavith
J. M. Chambers
E. H. Wrats
W. A. Crumley
M. D. Picket
Movush
North
Qaim
Cavar Reeder
V. L. Giarrieon
D. J. Catton
Jas
Logagon
ML Dillon Mount
J. Bt
Lotaptech
Thos. O'Dea
M. Bromett
Jia
Drysdale
H. Wyatt
Geo
Church
Swawsee
Jno. Cox
Lon Pipes
Defi Taylor
Dea Creath
J. 2
Hamelin
Ben. Baskerville
J. J. Raybourn
T. H. Dickison
W. Boreland
Seumir
Frank Holland
Turpin
Geo. Black
Ed. Smith
Robs
Stubblefield
A. Ss. Milhorn
Mr. Purssaxt
Lo L Knockhold
Johnston Stotea
Sam
West
Maning Wilcox
Democrats
Repubblicane
Francis Bridges Leads Unity Effort at Democratic Convention
Francis Bridges of Nebraska bridges the twelve year breach within the Democratic Party and works with Willian Jennings Bryan to unify factions at the Denver convention. The keynote and union between Eastern and Western Democrats are pursued as Grover Cleveland’s memory is honored and resolutions proceed. Charles Bryan participates in the conference amid praise and debate on Nebraska’s approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Sreemens
Theo Epaet
Bryan
Cleveland
William J. Uryan
Air Francis
Barony
Mr Brands
Clevelaed
United Setlon
Eos
Owen Ber
Mt Berde
Vinoreis
Fearte
All de Democramise
Rene Democrathe
Wien
Tvbion i6
Omahe
Grover Cleveland
Field Meet at Play School by Butler Public Schools
About one hundred grammar school pupils from Butler Public Schools attended a field meet at Play School on Washington School campus Monday afternoon. Boys competed in events including high jump, 60 yard dash, 100 yard dash, and one mile relay, while girls ran a potato race and other contests. Several events were postponed due to the storm amid notable performances for the limited training of the participants. A large crowd of spectators was present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Washington School
Davenport ex-mayor S. F. Smith seeks pardon
Harry Jones of St Paul appeared before the State Board of Pardons on behalf of S F Smith former mayor of Davenport and son of the author of America to seek a pardon. Smith now 71 years old was sentenced for embezzlement and perjury and Jones urged that his mind was unbalanced at the time of his wrongdoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Harry Jones
St. Paul
State Board of L’ardons
S. F. Smith
Davenport
America
Smith
Jones
Little Madaline Cobb Mourned By Parents In Ohio Street Home
Little Madaline Cobb daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo Cobb died at home on Ohio Street Tuesday night less than a year old. Heartfelt sympathy from friends. Funeral services set for 2 PM in the afternoon at the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madaline
Senator Stone to Speak at Missouri Hill Meeting
Senator William J. Stone will deliver an address at Mich Hill Missouri on Friday July 18 at 8 pm, traveling from Marshall Missouri where he opens his campaign on Thursday July 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Stone
Mich Hill
Marehall
Sam Levy Mere Co Clears Sides Sale At Busy Store
The big Sam Levy firm runs a clearing sale attracting many shoppers. Management stays alert to satisfy customers and keep the trade active during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Levy Mere Co
Eddie Morrissey Maneuvers in High Altitude Cab Fare
Denver July 6 A comic scene unfolds as Eddie Morrissey argues with a cab driver over fares in thin mountain air fifty miles from the Rockies. A visiting Louis Democratic delegation discusses travel costs and arranging lodging at the hotel while Morrissey jokes about walking or paying top rates for rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado
Rocky Mountains
Louis
Cinb
Doppe
Eddie Morne
Morrimey
Selph
Morrissey
Independence Day Celebrations in Hern Ma Today
In Hern Ma a large crowd gathered for a patriotic celebration with readings of the Declaration of Independence, speeches by local figures, and a bell game between Summit and Peru. A baby show and cooking contests entertained attendees, with about twenty five people from the area present and honored for their contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hern
Meade
Wesley Deutiti
Fos Vinhot
Binier Fi
Stivers
Meser
Slits Ory
Ob Summit
Peru
Ecore
Tin Saves
W. HL. Gierktu
Ito
Wil
Counterfeit Ring Suspect Arrested in Neosho
Neosho Missouri July 5 a man arrested July 2 for counsels on wave hit came un Guild Martonville Missouri, about 40 years old, married with several children. He was educated at State School Mines Kolla and St Louis College. He printed near perfect plates and counterfeit money himself, later destroying the plates. He carried $100 in five dollar counterfeit bills when arrested. Two men were also arrested in Cube Missouri for possessing counterfeit money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neosho
Ani
Counselson
W Guild
Martonville
Saya Thas
State Schoove Mines
Kolla
W Dent College
St. Louie
Pardon Me While I Kill Him on the Levee
Nathan Stubbs, a deckhand aboard the City of Memphis, was shot and killed by Benjamin Barber after a quarrel over a dire game on the levee. Barber, who stood by a policeman, excused himself and fired. he was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
Nathan Stub
Memphis
Benjamin Barber
Barber
Smiss
Also Mentioned on This Page
Columbus
Brother
Slater
Httle
New Howe
South
EL. Thomas
H. Tilton
G. Waller
Jno. Cope
I. E. Prase
T. M. Livengood
WL. Chandler
S. Ehart
J. Donsworth
Taylor
Ike Kelley
A. J. Sellers
Long Oak
Andrew Eldridge
J.J. Cameron
A. W. Shay
R. J. Warren
W. Scots
T. M. Bottom
Pheasant Gap
Lone Oak
L. Starr
Wm Voght
W. A. Baker
J. W. Adame
Chas, Klener
Joe. Gander
Preareany Gap
Ed. Moore
I F. Eliiinson
J. Y. Compton
Joe Wix
D. V. Sweezy
D. D. Bassets
Osage
C. F. Perry
T. W. Tedford
A. B. Stone
H. J. Robinson Jr
Homer Spencer
Carl Gench
Osace
J. R. Miller
Ed. Hedden
M. D. Vandyke
Wm. Burns
Will Delamater
Trumen Hicks
Hipeos
A Zwablen
Jno
Harriman
Lyman Laney
Geo. Gench
C. F. Chapin
A. L. Price
Rockville
Nick Rapp
John Evens
Ernest Meyer
Albert Counterman
Wico
Brown
Ira Roberta
Prame
DO. Bradley
C.J. Yors
S.J. Hickem
E. W. Mauck
Jake Hiro
G. W. Sunderworth
Howard
J. B. Holland
W. H. Gentzler
T. J. Hutchinson
News
Comter
J. A. Bobbitt
Geo. Charles
Hume
Willard Trout
Jeff Henderson
Elmer Martin
M. L Beadles
Humphery
Sam Wilson
William Jennings Bryan
Francis
Little Madaline Cobb
H. I Kergey
Ettis Beaman
KS 5
Manon
Waldron
Nettle F. Schwade
Eddie Morrissey
Cube, Mo
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