Clevenger Hanged in Missouri County Yard
Ernest R. B. Clevenger was executed at 5 AM in Liberty Missouri in the county yard after walking to the scaffold unassisted. He faced ministers, prayed, spoke of peace with God, and declined to plead but bid farewell, then died 13 minutes after the drop for the murder of George Allen and Della Clev. Governor Stephens had petitioned to commute the sentence.
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Liberty
Ernest RB. Ro
Clevenger
County Cor
Missouri City
George Allen
Della Clev
Cleven
Allen
Stephens
Sen
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Aids Various Skin Ailments
Often hidden by unsightly pimples a tetter erysipelas salt rheum Bucklen's Arnica Salve will glow the face by curing all skin eruptions also cuts bruises burns boils ulcers and worst forms. Only 25 cents a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by H. L. Tucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Tucker
Neighbors' Occupations and Local News Report
Readers of the Times share notes on neighbors activities crops sales livestock and travel. Mentions Ava Beard Illness Dad Muehler corn prospects Dave Atchison steers Henry Oliver Ohio relatives and a basket dinner at Pleasant Home church rained out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ava Beard
Dad Muehler
Dave Atchison
Jake Varnes
I. M. Kretzinger
M. Atchison
Butler
Stringtown
George Keen
Kansas
Fremont Henton
G. W. Quick
J. E. Kretzinger
Oklahoma
Henry Quick
Rich Hill
Henry Oliver
Ohio
Sheriff Keeler
Kingfisher
Edna Lawson
Prudie Chitwood
Pearley Dickerson
Ethel Dickerson
Josephine Stephens
Visiting relatives and local health notes in Johnstown
Dr. Kash and his Kentucky wife visit Johnstown and nearby relatives. Mrs. Jim McCool, recently ill, shows strong improvement. Sam Stapleton of Clinton spent several days in Johnstown last week. Berdie McCool of Rockville visits relatives for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kash
Kentucky
Johnstown
Jim McCool
Sam Stapleton
Clinton
Berdie McCool
Rockville
Johnstown News in Briefs and Visits This Week
Local items from Johnstown and nearby areas include Mrs Hurt slowly improving, Mrs Annie Howard and Mrs Jannie Willard at John Ludwick funeral in Butler, and visits by Miss Tempie Allison and James Speers. Dr Kash and wife joined K Maxey for a Saturday gathering. I N Smith bought a new disc cultivator in Montrose. Fourth quarterly meeting set for Johnstown South Methodist church on the 24th and 24th. Rev Blain and Elder Cobb to attend. Wm Dudley reported rushing business. Art Webb to run a new hay baler locally. Dr Bowden notes much sickness. Pearl Maxey visited Johnstown friends. Rose.
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Johnstown
Robert Hurt
Kash
K. Maxey
Tempie Allison
Walker Station
Sam Green
I. N. Smith
Montrose
Johnstown South Methodist Church
Blain
Cobb
Annie Howard
Jennie Willard
John Ludwick
Butler
James Speers
Stella Richard
W. H. Shelton
W. C. Dudley
John Allison
Art Webb
Wm. Sutherland
Tom Guy
Bowden
Pearl Maxey
Rose
Passaic County Crops and Local Happenings Report
Flax remains strong in this county area while hay crops will be short and fetch high prices. Local farmers note corn looks fine on Bob Catton farm rented by George Crews. J D Maddy, Fletcher Ruddle and Williams brothers head to wheat fields in southwestern Kansas on the 17th. J B Rice plans tobacco planting about five acres of White Burley this week. Eichler expects a small tobacco crop this week. W F Maddy must take up plow handles as his son joins Kansas wheat fields. Mrs M A Harlow aims to solicit Mt Vernon district patrons for Miss Lizzie Burkalow in Butler. success hoped. Miss Alice Bush visits her mother at Adrian. L C E.
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George Crews
Bob Catton
J.D. Maddy
Fletcher Ruddle
Williams Brothers
Kansas
J. B. Rice
Mr. Eichler
Holloway Hanged at Linn Missouri
Linn Mo June 15 John A Holloway murderer of Jule Boilett was hanged at nine minutes to ten oclock Within twenty one minutes after Holloway ascended the scaffold his body was cut down and turned over to the coroner s jury
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Linn
John A. Holloway
Jule Boilett
Holloway
Holloway Hanged for Christmas Eve Schoolhouse Murder
The body hung fifteen minutes after the governor refused reprieve. Holloway, who killed Jule Boylot at the And schoolhouse during Christmas Eve celebration, carried a long running family feud as the motive. He spent most of his time smeared in mud and plotting for the future before summoning a priest on Tuesday.
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Holloway
Jule Boylot
Rain wrecks crops in southern Kentucky and western Illinois
Paducah Kentucky reports the heaviest rainfall in days has ruined wheat in southern Wellness and western Kentucky. Corn and tobacco also damaged. Small streams swollen by waterspouts. livestock losses and washed roads noted. Crops would have been harvested soon, but now yields are reduced.
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Paducah
Wllness
Kentucky
Electric Bitters praised by Washita physician
Dr. I. EB. Carvile reports Mrs. Leuer cured of scrofula after years of suffering. Terrible sores on head and face healed, doctors unable to help. Electric Bitters called the best blood purifier and remedy for eczema, tetter, salt rheum, ulcers, boils. It stimulates liver kidneys and bowels, expels poisons, builds strength. For sale by H. L. Tucker, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. EB. Carvile
Washita
Lrewer
H. L. Tucker
Girl Hero Stops Dog Attack In Stamford Yard
Ten year old Camille Kelly rushed to rescue her pet dog as a neighbor's St Bernard attacked it. The dog mauled the girl, who clutched the dog to save her pet before bystanders clubbed the animal. The child's arms and face were severely lacerated and doctors cauterized the wounds. her fate was feared.
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Stamford
Conn
Camille Kelly
Marshall
St. Bernard
Benuan
Holden
Kansas Binding Twine Gains Farmer Demand in Saline
Salina Kansas reports a week of market competition between penitentiary binding twine and the trust twine. About 400000 pounds will be used by Saline county farmers this year. Entry of the state into the market has saved farmers about $20000. State twine has satisfied users though it reportedly runs fewer feet per pound than trust twine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina
Kan
Saline County
Filipinos Surrender at Tarlac Pangasenan Capture
General MacArthur reports in a cable that General Macabulos with eight officers 124 enlisted men and 124 rifles surrendered to Colonel E H Liscum of the Ninth Infantry at Tarlac and Pangasenan this morning in the Philippines.
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Washington
War Department
MacArthur
Manila
Macabulos
E. H. Liscum
Ninth Infantry
Tarlac
Pangasenan
McLean Sends $25,000 Check for Bryan Campaign
Columbus Ohio June 15 John R McLean has sent his personal check for 25000 dollars to W J Bryan to back the coming campaign The contribution aims to offset misinterpretation of McLeans trip to Europe Upon returning from Europe he plans to work to carry the legislature for the democrats and win the United States Senate seat as Foraker’s successor
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Columbus
John R. McLean
W. J. Bryan
McLean
Europe
United States Senate
Foraker
Zinc Mines Shut Down Across Missouri Kansas District
Zinc mining areas in Missouri and Kansas begin a partial shutdown effective June 11 after smelter price suppression and a miners association vote. About half the usual ore output is expected this week as operators differ on full shutdown benefits while smelter control keeps prices from rising.
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Joplin
Missouri and Kansas Zinc Miners' Association
Zinc Miners’ Association
Missouri-Kansas
Zinc Smelter Combine
Botha Declines Armistice After Surrender Offer
London reports a Boer dispatch from Machadodoro dated June 13 shows Lord Roberts proposing ar mament and calling burghers brave. Gen Botha seeks six days armistice. Roberts agrees to five. Botha declines, hostilities resume as Boers retire toward Middelburg, destroying bridges and burning veldt, taking provisions and cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Roberts
Machadodoro
Louis Botha
Botha
Middelburg
Boston Barber Shops Regulated for Cleanliness and Safety
Boston's board of health issues strict rules for all city barber shops. Shops must remain clean at all times and not be used as sleeping quarters. Mugs and razors must be sterilized in boiling water after each use, towels renewed per customer, and blood- stopping powder limited to towel use. Barbers must wash hands after each customer and shops require running hot and cold water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Board of Health
Fire destroys W J Turner store in Ava Missouri
A two story Turner store and its contents were burned at 5 30 this morning in Ava Missouri. Loss on stock and building estimated at 16000 with insurance 6444. Books and cash inside safe survived. County treasurer’s books destroyed. Lightning suspected. Local officials urge courthouse vaults to prevent similar losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ava
W. J. Turner
Bates County
Promoted health elixir advert misreads
An OCR style ad touts a “life pills” product claimed to cleanse stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels. It markets the remedy as best in the world, with dubious spellings and seller H. L. Tucker named as distributor.
Destitute Family Aided at North Station Society Intervenes
The Clinton Democrat reports that Farris and Agent Milne found a destitute widow Mrs Twinelan and her five children from Foster Mae at North Station. Milne’s society took three children, while the others’ needs were met by immediate aid.
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Farris
Milne
North Station
Gold ore found on Isaac Sickles farm near Schell City
The Newads Mail reports gold ore on Isaac Sickles farm in Vernon county near Schell City. Specimens show promising returns. shaft to about 25 feet deep. Zinc also found on the same farm. Eli J. Cline editor of the Amore Beacon urged caution awaiting further developments in the city Tuesday.
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Isaac Sickles
Schell City
Vernon
Newads Mail
Eli J. Cline
The
Amore Beacon
Times
Line
Jim's Specials Bargain Wagon Offer Ends Saturday
A local ad urges readers to join a one day only bargain event at Jim's Specials. The shop promises bigger crowds after prior sales, staffing up with extra clerks to handle the rush next Saturday and ensure all customers can be served.
Special sale on flour and extracts with low prices
Cash prices only no credit. Tea siftings 12e per MH, Rumford Baking Powder 4th can 12c, lt can 24c. Lemon and vanilla extracts 4c and 6c. 10c tobacco for free. Ruby flour 55c, Lone Star 5c, Diamond flour 89.50 per bag. White Loaf flour 1.00 per sack, no equal at 1.20. Free ice water on special sale days.
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Rumford
Lone Star
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Studebaker
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Este
Deacon Bros. & CO
Puvall & Percival
Butler, Missouri
Souri
the Times
Roberts
Scott
Jim
Jim’s Cash Grocery
First Door
East Mo
State Bank
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