Death of James A. Robinson Farm Leader in Bates County
James A. Robinson, a prominent Bates county farmer born in 1846, died Saturday morning after a severe stroke. He served in the Union Army, moved to Bates county in 1868, and leaves twelve children, eleven surviving, with a large circle of friends. Funeral held Tuesday at home, Rev. L. W. Keele officiating, Oak Hill cemetery interment. The family thanks friends for support.
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Jas
Robinson
James A. Robinson
Benton County
Bates County
Lottie Johnson
Lizzie Robinson
Ella Fleshner
Texas
L. F. Robinson
Rolla
J. W. Robinson
Reenfield
Kas
Harve Robinson
Grove
Iowa
John Robinson
Adrian
Delicia Pennecuff
Kansas City
James Robinson
Myrtle
Mattie Robinson
Fisher
John Robison
L. W. Keele
Oak Hill Cemetery
Storm Stampede Hits British Horse Stock at East Alton
In East St. Louis stockyards the British government bought 3500 horses worth over 525000. A wild storm caused a corral break at East Alton Illinois, and horses fled across a 240 acre area. Eighteen were killed by trains. only about 100 recaptured by noon as cowboys and volunteers scoured the countryside.
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St. Louis
East St. Louis
East Alton
Ill
Hostlers
Corral
Bluffs
Mississippi River
Old Covered Bridge at Big Sun Mouth Gone
The long-standing covered bridge at the mouth of the Big Sun River into the Big Muddy collapsed during a fierce downpour. Built in 1869 at a cost over $60,000 it was renowned for its native sawn lumber and walnut-pin mortised beams. It was regarded as one of Missouri’s oldest and finest structures by the Lexington News.
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Big Sun
McGrew
Missouri
Lexington News
Distant Christian Endeavor Convention at Local Church
The state president Frank Jiane will attend with 150 delegates. Chief speakers include Dr W F Bradley Congre gationalist Kansas City Friday, Rev James Sma Christian Kansas City Saturday, and Dr McGinley Presbyterian Independence Sunday. The Bible school topic is A Prayer for the Tempted. Further announcements to follow. hk. M. Taihe t minister.
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Frank Jiane
W. F. Bradley
Kansas City
Frida
James Sma Christian
McGinley
Presbyterian
Independence
Christ
Bible School
Hk. M. Taihe
Stephen Mudd Dies After Long Life in Midwest
Stephen Mudd died at his daughter Mrs. Geo McNiel in Parlinville Kansas on Sunday morning June 6 at age 91 years 3 months 22 days. Born in Kentucky he moved to Bates County Missouri in 1873 and lived in East Boone Township most of his life. A 60 year Mason he was a respected Christian gentleman. Survived by five children E Mudd Jefferson City Missouri William Mudd Hemet California Arthur Mudd Drexel Missouri and daughters Mrs George McNiel Parlinville Kansas and a Colorado resident. Body taken to Burdette for funeral Tuesday conducted by Rev R L Wood Adrian with burial in Burdette cemetery.
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Stephen Mudd
Geo. McNiel
Parlinville
Kansas
Mr. Mudd
Kentucky
Bates County
Missouri
Boone Township
Masonic Order
E. (. Mudd
Jefferson City
William Mudd
Hemet
California
Arthur Mudd
Drexel
George McNeil
Colorado
Burdette
R. L. Wood
Adrian
Burdette Cemetery
Adrian Journal
Peoples Elevator Building at Metz Opens with New Grain Elevator
Ground was broken Wednesday morning for a new grain elevator to be erected by the Peoples Elevator Company in Metz Missouri. Two car loads of chat and cement were received early in the week and local representative W. W. Van Dyke says work will proceed rapidly with completion aimed before the small grain crop is ready for market. The delay came from railroad line location for the side track. Metz Times notes Metz is fortunate to secure this enterprise.
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Peoples Elevator Company
W. W. van Dyke
Metz
Metz Times
Diver in Honolulu Submarine Search Enters Critical Condition
Denver report details Franklin Chil ley of the United States Navy in critical condition after diving deeper than any diver previously under Honolulu harbor to search for the sunken submarine F 4. He reportedly cries out that he is being crushed by water weight and was removed from a train en route to Illinois due to illness.
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Denver
Colo
Frank Chilley
United States Navy
Honolulu
Chilley
Illey
Ilinois
Missouri Crop Report Highlights Widespread Moisture
The Missouri Crop Report says every section now has sufficient moisture for crops. Wheat condition 69.8, up since May but down from last year. rust and heavy rains in flowering affect potential yield. Corn planted stands strong with excellent germination. soil and plant conditions good. Livestock notes show 23.5 cent farm price for wool, cattle feed demand high, but meat animal shortages persist.
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Missouri
State Board of Agriculture
Seed Corn Preservation for Next Year's Planting
A Wallace’s Farmer subscriber with seventy five acres says wet weather will reduce corn stands. He urges farmers to select good kernels from this year’s cribs and last year’s robust crop for next year’s planting, ensuring proper care until sowing. Recommend storing extra seed and keeping early varieties like Silver King for possible late replants.
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Wallace
Farner
Minnesota
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