Local Notes From A Rural Community
A fragmentary report highlights a rainy Monday benefiting crops, scattered social visits, and local mishaps. Mentions include Mrs. Baker’s lesson, Calf injury from mowing, John and wife, C. H. Kennedy and wife visiting, Mr. Bailey and family, John Baker and Ney as guests, Wm. Do cut G. W. Wise wheat yield, and local families Beall, Winel, Garison, and Lowry with several young ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
John Baker
Ney
Mr. Branson
G. W. Wise
Balley
Beall
Mr. Balley
Mr. Winel
Garison
Taal
Misaes Ne
Irene Lowry
Clara
Dollie Brunson
Dalay
Weather and community notices from Lafayette county
Hot, then rain boosts crop growth. references to plowing in Lafayette county and a visit by Ida Gillespie to Warrensburg normal school. Local events include Bro McKnight's upcoming protracted meeting in August, a Fourth of July temperance picnic at Jeasle P Church pasture, and routine farming reports. Also notes on Jim M. Chambers’ fishing, Mrs. M. A. Harlow turning eighty, and J N Sharp plowing in Hudson township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake
Lafayette County
Bro
McKnight
Ida Gillespie
Warrensburg Normal School
Harris School
Jeasle P. Church
Passaic
Cate
Jim M. Chambers
M. A. Harlow
J. N. Sharp
Hudson Township
Off To Get Jones Body
New York June 21 Rear Admiral Sigsbee's squadron was detailed from the North Atlantic fleet to bring the body of John Paul Jones home for burial. The movement marks a ceremonial return of the Revolutionary War hero, with ships to escort his remains to port and the nation observing the solemn transfer.
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New York
Sigsbee
John Paul
Jones the first admiral to sail for France to bury great admiral
The squadron led by the flagship Brooklyn with the cruisers Chattanooga Tacoma and Galveston sails to France today to bear the body of the great admiral. A flag draped catafalque will be set on the Brooklyn deck before Admiral Sigebee’s quarters for the interment. The voyage continues to Annapolis for the final rites.
Colt Killed in Peculiar Tail Mishap
August Diehr lost a fine colt in a strange accident near a small elm tree. While brushing flies, the colt’s tail caught on a protruding crag, causing it to wind tightly around the tree and pull the tail from the socket, tearing skin to the hooves and injuring the hindquarters. the animal was then killed.
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August Diehr
Mail
Nevada Mall
Governor Folk heads to Nashville for speeches after St Louis visit
The Governor and Mrs Folk arrived from Jefferson City and left for Nashville to address Vanderbilt University students. From Nashville he will travel to Covington Kentucky for the Kentucky State Bar Association annual meeting on June 22, then proceed to Brownsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Folk
Jefferson City
Nashbville
Tenn
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Covington
Kentuck State Bar Association
Brownsville
South of Spruce Items
The rain earlier this week helped farmers and improved corn prospects. A. L. Gilmore, road boss, is fixing roads well for the season. Mrs. M. E. Shillinger and two sons visited W. C. Shiiler. Mr. Martin Mistler traveled to Rockville on Saturday. Oak Grove school term ends Friday June 23, 1905 with joy for Miss Evan. Ben Norvell and wife welcomed a baby girl. Angue Hunteman and G. H. Beaton hosts for a Sunday dinner. Boon Drake surprised by friends with a Sunday gathering and bountiful meal. Several local men plan to work in Kansas this coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Gilmore
M. E. Shillinger
W. C. Shi
Martin Mistler
Rockville
Oak Grove
Oak Grove, Friday June 23, 1905 Much To the Relief of the Teacher Miss Evan
Ben Norvell
Babe
Angue Hunteman
G. H. Beaton
Boon Drake
Kansas
Get Busy Boys Promote Youth Employment
The Motherly Democrat urges local support for idle boys on vacation seeking work. It stresses small earnings for spending money, the value of being known as diligent with employers, and the importance of giving boys a chance to prove themselves in business settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Lightning Claims Two in Shawnee Storm Deaths
A severe thunderstorm in Shawnee Oklahoma yesterday killed Gus Schroeder and C C Brooks. Miss Belle Hunt Mrs Albert Mott and Miss Marfield were injured. Brooks was struck while riding in a wagon his son beside him unharmed. The Mott home was struck injuring Mrs Mott and Miss Marfeld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Oxle
Shawnee
Gus Schroeder
C. C. Brooks
Belle Hunt
Albert Mott
Miss Marfield
Brooks
Miss Hunt
Mott
Miss Marfeld
Unclear OCR shows medical patent notes from Paris Medicine Co
Fragmentary text references a Paris Medicine Company related item with 6 to 14 days, cure notes, and applications. Indicates a historical pharmaceutical ad or listings fragment with obfuscated names and numbers.
True Neighbors
Monday morning about twenty farmers with teams plowed every row of corn in a field belonging to R B Moore six miles southeast of here. By Tuesday nine o clock the work was done as Moore and his wife mourn a death. The same act was repeated at J B Moore's farm. Neighbors, long ill, aided two families, showing commendable community spirit in a matter of days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Moore
Here
Mr.Moore
Iignole
J. B. Moore
To Keep Out Fever in Clinton After Texas Cattle Wreck
Deputy State Veterinarian T E White spent Friday in Clinton assessing the M E T wreck scene to prevent Texas fever. He ordered quarantines to stop native cattle from grazing on lands used by Texas cattle, following the loss of 40 head and rescue of 75 others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Oklahoma Man Fatally Wounds Witness in Lawsuit Feud
In Lawton, Oklahoma on Saturday evening at Waurika, P. A. Cox of Fort Worth, a commercial traveler and key witness against J. T. Bilton, a Waurika merchant, was shot in the breast and likely fatally injured. Bilton says he acted in self defense, thinking Cox had a gun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Waurika
P. A. Cox
Commercial Traveler
Fort Worth
J. T Bilton
Bilton
Cox
Self Deene
Gem City Business College Illustrated Catalogue Offered Free
The notice invites today for a 64 page illustrated catalogue from Gem City Business College in Quincy Indiana. It features school room views groups of students portraits testimonials and information for about 1400 students in attendance. It lists tuition books board and other costs for those preparing for stenographer or bookkeeper positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Musselman
T. Quincy
Indis
Five Year Old Bitten by Rattle Snake Near Well
West Bates Merwin Clipper reports a five year old, son of A L Larned, was bitten by a rattlesnake while playing near an old rock well. Dr Martin attended. A warrant for Nevill Baker on beating and threatening Mabel Baker was withdrawn after his capture near Black Kansas yesterday morning. He will not be prosecuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merwin Clipper
A. L Larned
Dr. Martin
Nevill Baker
Mabel Baker
Black
Kansas
Electric Bitters Promised To Cure Distress
An old herbal advertisement claims Electric Bitters quickly ease revolt nerves nervousness stomach upset and digestive troubles. It promises to tone the stomach regulate kidneys and bowels stimulate the liver and improve blood, with relief from aches and general weakness. Sold by T. Clay, Druggist.
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Ita
Guaran Oy T. Clay
Battle Before a Truce in Russo Japanese War
Washington reports no armistice likely until Marshal Oyama and General Linovitch meet in battle. The outcome hinges on the Russian note to President Roosevelt dated June 8. Exchanges focus on the meeting date and both governments remain evasive about armistice terms.
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Washington
Russia
Japan
Marshal Oyama
Linovitch
Roosevelt
Bucklen Arnica Salve Claims Fast Pain Relief
An advertisement from Frank T. Clays, a Norfolk Virginia druggist, promotes Bucklen Arnica Salve as instantly relieving agonizing burns and relieving knee injuries. It asserts the product can heal wounds and sores without leaving a scar. The copy promises quick, scarless healing and cites testimonial-like wording.
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Neeagge
Norfolk
Frank T. Clays
Steamers Rescue Thousands In Illinois Floods
Davenport Illinois reports the Mississippi River rising 15 inches daily with another foot threatening danger. Railroads along the banks suffer from high water. lowlands flood and smaller-branch bridges wash out. On Sunday, several thousand people at Suburban Island park were evacuated by steamers as water rose over trolley line tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Ill
Mississippi
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Mr. Zion
Diamond Brand Shoes
Hill’s Cash Store
Jones
Colt
Eric W. Nickell
Paris Medicine Co
T. Louis
Gem City Business College
Quincy
Illinois
West Bates
ADAIR
India
Butler
Missouri State Bank
Adair’s
Majestic
Deacon Bro’s & CO
Butler, MO
Adrian
North Side
Main Et
A. J. Lentz
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