Local notices and scattered updates from Bates county and region
Patchwork of items includes pie plant for canning priced at one cent per pound, demos shipping to Springfield, remittance from Granite Oregon, real estate moves by Pro M Cannon and J R Douglass, Stone work completion by Moorman and Son, Modern Woodmen entertainment, hog prices, damages award to P Markey, a fatal train collision near Tower Lake with many injuries, and obituary noting William C born 1817 Louisiana died 1902 Missouri.
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Tower Lake
Staples
Minnesota
William C
Louisiana
Howard County
Missouri
Greenfield
Dade Co. Advocate
Masonic Special Communication at Butler Lodge
Butler Lodge No. 254 A FP and A M holds special communication Saturday night June 28 at 9 o'clock. Work in the BA degree. Visiting brothers are cordially invited. H M Casxus W M.
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Butler Lodge No
H. M. Casxus
W. M
Disappearances and Fires Highlight Montrose News
Mrs. Logan of Cairo and her young daughter visit relatives as Harry Osborne remains missing after leaving Neva da Jone 4th with cash on hand. Clarence Catron, Merwin Bank cashier, visits family and stands as a popular, helpful banker in the community. A Friday storm fire at Congressman DeArmond’s home, likely caused by live wires, causes minor damage but alarms residents. 8. Schillinger, arriving from Springfield, suffers severe cholera morbus but recovers with care from the Neighbors and Hotel Dugan staff. Asa Morgan notes a letter from son David B Mo at Ft. Santiago Manila, with updates on others including Jack Lamb and Harry Ellis in the hospital corps.
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Schillinger
Springfield
Asa Morgan
David B. Mo
81St Co. Coast Artirtillery
Ft. Santiago
Manila
San Francisco
Harry Ellis
Jack Lamb
Marital misfit ends in jail as traveling doctor wed German girl
John Webb a 53 year old traveling horse doctor wed 18 year old Miss Fritz after a few hours courtship on May 26. She accused him of multiple marriages and coercion then fled. Webb was jailed in Bates County after she swore out a warrant. he carried $455 when arrested. His lawyer is E W C Jackson. The case proceeds in court.
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John Webb
Miss Fritz
Virginia
Webb
Springfield
Prairies
Bates County
R. T. Judy
Judy
Smith
la Platte
Macon County
Webb Hee
E. W. C. Jackson
Funeral of Mrs Mary E Johnson in Butler
Mrs Mary E Johnson wife of W T Johnson county treasurer died from injuries after a buggy accident. She was a Cumberland Presbyterian member since age 14 and funeral was held at Cumberland Presbyterian church in Butler with Rev J W McGee leading services. Born May 31 1858 in Johnson County she married Feb 15 1877 and left five children, one married, one son in the Philippines army, Sallie and Ira at home.
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Mary E. Johnson
W. T. Johnson
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Rich Hill
Butler
Johnson
Bugsy
Johnson County
Mr. Johnson
Philippine Islands
Sallie
Ira
Bates County Teachers Review School At Rich Hill
A seven week summer session review school will run at Rich Hill beginning June 23 for teachers and those preparing to teach. Special focus on pedagogy. Tuition for the full period is five dollars. plus notes of local social events and entertainments from the area.
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Rich Hill
Maxey
Sch. Com
Notice to Teachers June examination for certificates
Notice to teachers in oat Mo. the regular June examination for grading teachers certificates will be held in the west school building at 230 a.m. Maxey, School Commissioner.
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Oat Mo
Y O. Maxey
For Sale Good milk Cow Inquiries At Office
A reliable milk cow is offered for sale and interested buyers are invited to inquire at the office for details. The notice seeks prompt contact and specifies direct handling through the issuing office.
Prohibitionist Ticket Nominated at Missouri Convention
Clinton Mo June 20 The Prohibitionist of Missouri in state convention nominated by acclamation Supreme judge Reuben B Robinson Kansas City J P Orr Holden the Rev A F Butts Springfield railroad commissioners long term W Morse DeSoto short term Dr W Kiener Jamenport state superintendent instruction Dr D R Duncan Canton The platform calls for prohibition Sabbath observance convict labor on roads a public school fund municipal or state control of utilities initiative referendum and direct vote condemns billboard liquor advertising and lax enforcement of liquor laws Cardwell case is noted with regret and trusts condemned
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Clinton
Prohibitionista of Missouri
Reuben B. Robinson
Kansas City
J. P. Orr
Holden
A. F. Butts
Springfield
W. (. Morse
DeSoto
W. \. Kiener
Jamenport
D. R. Dungan
Canton
Resolutions Committee
Cardwell
Jury to try Jessie Morrison for third time in murder
Eldorado Kansas June 20 a jury was completed to try Jessie Morrison for a third time in the 1900 murder of Mrs Olin Castle. Testimony began with defense asserting self defense after a quarrel sparked by an accusation of infidelity and a razor fight.
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Eldorado
Kan
Jessie Morrison
Olin Castle
Miss Morrison
Clara Wiley
Cattle Shipping Law Sparks Southwest Objections
Washington June 20 The southwest cattle trade opposes a law requiring trucks to unload livestock every twenty eight hours for rent feed and water The House commerce committee advanced a version favored by cattle interests arguing the rule burdens meat shipment and not the cattle handlers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
House Committee On Commerce
Sony
Peer Port One
Refused to Surrender Him in Forgery Case at Asylum
Doctors at Fulton asylum for the insane will not surrender W. J. Magee to Sheriff Gilstrap and Prosecuting Attorney White on a forgery warrant. They affidavited Magee is in the asylum and must be well enough to transport before trial. The officials were not allowed to view the patient.
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Macon
W. J. Magee
Macon County
Fulton Asylum For the Insane
J. W. Gilstrap
Ben F. White
Eastern Kansas Wheat Harvest Nears Completion
Leavenworth Kan June 19 The wheat harvest in eastern Kansas will finish this week and threshing will begin next week The yields promise to approach last year’s record crop after six weeks of discouraging prospects rain arrived in time to save the crop and improve outlooks for farmers in the region.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Kansas
Harvest Hands Fare Offer Across Kansas Rail Line
Two on one ticket receive half fare while three on one ticket travel for one third fare to points in Kansas west of a line through Moline Eureka Emporia Council Grove White City Junction City and Maryville. E C Vanpervoort Mo Pac Agt.
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Pointe
Kansas
Moline
Eureka
Emporia
Council Grove
White City
Junction City
Maryville
E. C. Vanpervoort
Pac
Agt
District No 1 Notice of Election and Levy Details
Notice to voters of the district outlines an election and levy for school property within Bates County. It cites district boundaries, district clerk authority, and a plan to raise funds with a bond issue and interest terms. The document references a 10th day of a month and specifies the payment and repair of school property at a value of one hundred dollars and related interim conditions.
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Bates
Wincourl
Social at Mr E Jones Hosts About Sixty Guests
A social given last Wednesday night at Mr E Jones's by his young folks Carl and Edith drew about sixty attendees. The event featured games on lawn and indoors, supper of ice cream and cake, and guests reported a delightful time despite the late departure.
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E. Jones
Carl
Edith
Edison Phonograph Record Shown In Kansas City
Edison’s long hours pay off with a new phonograph record praised as the most perfect yet. The Jenkins Music Store, Kansas City, western agents, will exhibit the record at Ohio Street M E Church Tuesday night July 1. Program includes solos quartets strings and band pieces for a delightful evening. admission 10 and 15 cents.
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Edison
Jenkins Music Store
Kansas City
Ohio St. M. E
Virulent Cancer Cured by Electric Bitters and Salve
G W Roberts of Elizabeth West Virginia reports a man with incurable cancer cured after using Electric Mitters and Bucklen’s Amica Salve. The tonic purports to expel poisons and heal blood diseases skin eruptions ulcers and sores. Bitters 50c Salve 25c at H L Tucker’s.
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G. W. Roberts
Elizabeth
W. Va
H. L. Tucker’s
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Hill's Cash Store
Judge Iaves
Charles Fluty
Pluty
M. Cannon
J. R. Douglass
Delaware Street
Dr. Cannon
Chas, Moorman and Son
Bert
Court House
Soadas
Denver
Col
P. Markey
Chicago & Altona Railroad
Mexico
Masonic
Mrs. Logan
Cairo
Mrs
J.B. Arnold
Harry Osborne
Nevada Jone 4Th
Mr. Ott
Bronaugh
Clarence P. Catron
Merwin Bank
Mr. Catron
Congressman DeArmond
FRITZ _VS. WEBB
Kate Tous
Florence Patton
Tingle
Harry Welton
A. O. Welton
Lonsdale
Lonsdale Cambric A.C. A
Criterion
Japan
California
Pierpoint Bros., & CO
Kansas Wheat
Scott
Scott & Downe
Ists
Pearl Street
W York
Fred Lefker
Singer Sewing Machine
Ieee UN
Mptea
Anana
B. F. Richards
Soumhanshaa Ber
Square
Buller
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