Mass meeting called to nominate city ticket
A citizens committee of three Democrats and three Republicans calls for a mass meeting next Monday evening at 7 o clock in the courthouse to choose a city ticket. It recommends AF Moore for Mayor and lists nominees for all offices with space for substitutions. Democratic and Republican committees will hold conventions after the mass meeting to finalize nomination, with liberty to reject items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Committee
Court House
Wek
AF Moore
G P. Wyatt
Carl.j. Henry
Potree
E. B. Silvers
Charles Ewin
Shee
Adrian Street Fair Officers Elected in Friday Meeting
Citizens and business men met in Adrian Banking Company offices Friday to decide on a street fair this year and representation. Everyone voted to hold another fair. Officers elected included JE Dowell as President W W Parish as Secretary Sam Walls William Wooriken WL Wilhite D W Moomba G E Cantrell Goo Herrell and A J Walter joined the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian Banking Company
JE Dowell
W. W. Parish
Sam Walls
William Wooriken
W L. Wilhite
Moomba
G. E. Cantrell
Goo
Herrell
A.J. Walter
Journal
Boiler Explosion at Stumptown Mill Wounds Owner
Last Thursday afternoon the boiler at Ed Hall's saw mill near Stumptown exploded with great force. Hall was struck by debris and severely injured with a fractured skull and broken leg. Doctors Boulware and Lockwood attended, removing skull fragments and offering relief, but injuries may prove fatal. Cause cited: dry boiler with gauge inoperative, Hall's son initially reported injured but later confirmed not true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stumptown
Ed. Hall
Mr. Hall
Boulware
Lockwood
Butler
Hall
Death of Thos A Brown in Peru at Age 28
Thos A Brown died at his parents home in Peru from pneumonia after a brief illness. Funeral held at Peru church Thursday afternoon with large attendance. He served in Company B NG M and belonged to the Peru band. A six-man musket salute from Company FHQ commanded by Lieut Salle marked the funeral. Sermon by Miss Witherspoon. An only son, he was beloved by peers and mourned by his elderly parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos
A. Brown
Mra
N. M Brown
Peru
Thomas
Useful Hints On Using Jap-a-Lac For Home Finishes
A coat of Jap-a-Lac protects and revives worn linoleum cloth doors porch furniture and window frames. Use colors matching or changing the finish. apply to wicker water pipes radiators and metal fixtures for renewed appeal. Even old automobiles carriages or tools gain life with suitable colors. the coating is simple enough for beginners and useful from cellar to garret.
DROWNED ON MO PAc BRIDGE NEAR BUTLER
John C. Trower a 23 year old Pittsburg Construction Co workman repairing the Missouri Pacific bridge south of Butler was knocked into the river by a falling stringer and drowned. He fell into about 25 feet of water as the current was strong. Fellow workers tried to save him. his father witnessed the accident and tried to jump in but was held back. Trower’s home was Cleveland Ohio where a mother, a sweetheart and wedding plans awaited him.
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John C. Trower
Pittsburg Construction Co
Butler
Young Trower
Cleveland
Ohio
Beardes
York forgery arrest reveals long criminal past
Ed Blevins known as York was jailed after forging Louie Decker to two Missouri State Bank checks for 20 and 10 dollars. Most funds were recovered. York, an orphan brought from New York decades ago, has a history including a larceny sentence and later crimes. Claud Pollock was arrested as an York accomplice, accused of obtaining and splitting the ill gotten money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Blevins
York
Louie Decker
Missouri State Bank
Blevine
New York
Butler
J. W. McVeigh
McVeigh
Penitentlary
Laclede
Claud Pollock
Pollock
Death of Amos Ritchie in Kansas City hospital
Amos Ritchie died Friday morning March 6 at St Margret's Hospital Kansas City Kansas from bronchial troubles. His cousin Robert L Braden accompanied the body to Altona for burial in a large community gathering. He was fifty, son of the late County Judge A Ritchey, a Presbyterian. Funeral was held at 8:30 Saturday from the Kansas City chapel with many attendees. He leaves sisters Lizzie Ritchie of Altona and Mrs Chambers of California and brothers Thomas of Altona James of Santa Barbara Cal and Seth Ritchey of Grand Junction Colorado.
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Amos Ritchie
St. Margret’s Hospital
Kansas City
Kan
Robert L. Braden
Htertrom
Altona
A. Ritchey
Presbyterian Church
Misa Lizzie Ritchie
Chambers
California
Thomas
James
Santa Barbara
Cal
Seth Ritchey
Grand Junction
Colorado
Burglars Strike Hillcrest Home West of Butler
Burglars broke into Hillcrest the Duvalls home near Butler Sunday night or Monday morning. They took 4 in cash, Mr Duvall’s watch and overcoat, Mrs Duvall’s jewelry, and several items. They left a corn knife and pitchfork on the porch after sawing out a panel on the back door. The intruders drank milk from several crocks and narrowly missed Mr Duvall’s pocketbook. They used the barn tools as weapons if discovered.
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Hillcrest
J. B. Duvall
Butler
Eagh
Eye Specialist to Visit Butler For Free Eye Examinations
Seeaine specialist of Kanane City will have office at the Hotel Pennell Butler Mo Saturday March 21 to meet those with weak eyes failing sight headaches or any eye trouble Examination free Hours 9 am to 5 pm March 21 only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seeaine
Kanane City
Nown Eye Specialiatty
Pennell
Butler
Horse and Mule Auction at Cannon Feed Yard Butler
Auction at Cannon Feed Yard Butler lists sale of next head of mules with all good stock. Sale begins at 10 o'clock AM. Juno Griacs and Frank Ropinson referenced as sellers or contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon
Butler
M. Juno Griacs
Frank Ropinson
Injured Employee Taken to Hospital After Train Incident
Wm Frazell, residing at Nevada, was struck on the head by a falling iron guide from a piledriver on the Mo Pac work train north of Ovid. He suffered a severe head wound, skull fracture, and remained unconscious over twelve hours. He is to be taken to the company hospital in City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Fragell
Nevada
Mo Pac
Ovid
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Opera House
Adrian Street Fair
Hiram Nichols
the House of Better Shoes
Red River
J. E. Williams
Thos. A. Brown
Culver Fur
Marias Des Cygnes
Perenee
Peters Shoe Co
Nly Doppers
Bates County
Norway
Flech
CaryAnd
Yours
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