Departure of Butler merchant J M McKibben noted
Butler expresses sincere regrets as J M McKibben and family depart for health reasons. They will base family life in Kansas pending a permanent home. His daughter Mrs Samuel F Canterbury will occupy their Butler residence. McKibben led the McKibben Mercantile Co for over 25 years and was a trusted, charitable figure in the community. The Times wishes them well and Rev Andrew Scott will preach a sermon on making life a success next Sunday night with remarks from leading local men.
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Butler
Tas Times
J. M. McKibben
Mr. McKibben
Kansas
Samuel F. Canterbury
Mc McKibben
McKibben Mercantile Company
Times
Andrew Scott
Death of C G Schooley War veteran and farmer
The Times reports the death of C G Schooley at age 25 from sugar diabetes. He served with Co B of the state guards in the Spanish American War and later mustered out at Albany Georgia. He weighed 140 pounds on enlistment and 93 pounds at muster out, returning home a physical wreck after nearly twenty months of illness. Funeral was held at Oak Hill cemetery beside his mother. his father C J Schooley and the family mourn.
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C. J. Schooley
C. G. Schooley
Oak Hill Cemetery
Co. B. State Guards
Young Schooley
United States
Albany
Schooley
Guilty verdict in first degree murder case
The jury found Noah McGinnis guilty of murder in the first degree as charged. Judge Graves awaited the verdict after a lengthy trial week. State’s John Gilbreath and defense attorney T W Silvers presented arguments. H C Clark closed for the state. The court may hear a motion for a new trial before deciding on the death sentence, with possible appeal to the supreme court. The full evidence continues on inside pages.
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Graves
Thelock
Loo Whawk
John Gilbreath
John Silvers
T. W. Silvers
H.C. Clark
Noah McGinnis
Supreme Court
Million Deaths From Germs Warned in Poultry Ads
A sensational 1900s style ad warns of deadly germs causing cholera and roup in flocks, touting American Poultry Mixture as a cure and guaranteed results. It cites costs, suggested dosages, and refund guarantees, followed by local notices of accidents and obituaries.
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Gust
Tee
American Mh Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Gibson Whipple Wedding in Pleasant Gap
The marriage of Wilburn Gibson and Daisy Whipple of Pleasant Gap was held Wednesday February 21, 1900 at the bride's home with Rev Church of Appleton City officiating. The couple plans to reside in Summit township. Guests included Mrs O. P. Wilson of Los Angeles, Jas Westpheling of St. Joseph, and Dr G A Gibson of Carthage.
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Pleasant Gap Township
Margaret Adams
J. W. Adams
Methodist Church
Wilburn Gibson
Daisy Whipple
Pleasant Gap
Rev Church
Appleton City
N. L. Whipple
Gibson
Summit Township
Wilson
Los Angeles
Val
Westpheling
St. Joseph
G. A. Gibson
Carthage
Mudd of Adrian Holds Public Sale of Fine Stock
Adrian resident WS Mudd sold a large stock at a public sale on Tuesday. He recently bought Drexel Cass county merchandise to start a new store, bringing mercantile experience over farming. The Times lauds his integrity and reliability, extending best wishes for his future success to Bates county residents.
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Oxford
WS. Mudd
Adrian
Mudd
Drexel
Cass County
Mr. Mudd
Bates County
Hte
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Dry Goods Department
Children’s Coods
Shoe Department
C. G. Schooler
Mra Allen
Rodman Street
Philadelphia
Buich
McGinnis
William Rocherding
JK. Dickenson
Henry Devinney
Devinney
Henry County
Montrose Recorder
John Devinney
Hood
Gibson Whipple
William Stuffing
West Butler
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