Local News Notes From Nevada and Nearby
Chas Middleton sends Tar Times to Ed Powell of Lamar while Rev Roe preaches at the Christian church to a large audience. Mitchel Warford renews patronage. Chas Ewin buys North Main brick building for a blacksmith shop. Sheriff Ewing holds execution in Weltmer vs Bishop for 750 plus 1656.85 costs. Southwest Firemen’s Association to meet at Monett June 26 to 29. Monett team to compete under Foreman Frank Mabbot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Middleton
Ed. Powell
Lamar
Col
Roe of
Butler
Merwin Mirror
Ewin
Sherif Ewing
Weltmer
Dr. Bishop
Bates County
Nevada Post
Southwest Firemen’s Association
Monett
Frank Mabbot
Nichol and Son Move to New Shoe Store Room
H NICHOL & SON relocate to the Max Weiner Shoe Store room on the east side, now nicely papered for occupancy. The firm, once a small repair shop, has grown into a flourishing business with a large stock, courteous partners, and prices considered right. Their existing patronage should rise as they deserve success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Weiner
H. H. Nichol & Son
Dragged to His Death: 11-Year-Old Dell Wolfe Crushed by Pony
In Mound township last week an accident killed 11-year-old Dell Wolfe, son of Grant Wolfe. Dell rode a saddle with feet in stirrups, was frightened by rattling eggs in a tin bucket, and his foot became caught. The pony dragged him for a quarter mile while bystanders tried to stop the animal. Dell died within minutes after release. most bones were broken and he was horribly mangled. Funeral was held Wednesday with neighbors from miles around. interment at Crescent Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our
Mound Township
Little Dell
Grant Wolfe
Chas
Fris
Dell
Perry Black
George Wyatt
Mr. Black
Mr. Wyatt
Crescent Hill Cemetery
Embezzlement Arrest Tollows Butler Man Involved
Harry Conrad accused of embezzling funds after trusting Claude Pollock with 40 to pay for a meat shipment from Kansas City. Pollock used the money for a ticket to Harrisonville and Mulberry, Kan where Deputy Sheriff McCann arrested him. Pollock admits guilt. his parents, respected Butler residents, face the disgrace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Conrad
Batelier
Citg
Claude Pollock
Express
Kansas City
Claude
Harrisonville
Mulberry
Kan
McCann
Butler
Withdrawal Letter Withdrawn From County Treasurer Race
J H Crawford announces withdrawal from the race for county treasurer after concluding northern candidates hinder chances. He urges Democratic supporters in Bates County to back Polk Pierce for the nomination, citing a united front as the path to victory and thanking friends for their loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates County
Polk Pierce
J. H. Crawford
Woman Recovers From Gall Stones with Electric Bitters
Mrs L L Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced a dire stomach trouble and yellow jaundice as gall stones formed and her condition worsened. A doctor warned that only an operation could save her life. After using Electric Bitters she fully recovered, hailed as a wonderful remedy for stomach liver and kidney issues. Sold by H L Tucker druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ll. B. Hunt
Lime Ridge
Wis
H. L. Tucker
Robbery at the Coates House in Kansas City
The Coates House bar stand was robbed at 11 50 PM as a man faced the proprietor and stole all cash from drawers a tin box with receipts and jewelry. The thief fled with about 250 dollars in cash and around 1000 in jewelry in view of many guests and a hotel officer who offered no resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Coates House
Dr Foster opens new office in city near Farmers Bank
Dr T W Foster recently located in our city with office rooms over Farmers Bank. A Marion Sims Medical College graduate active since 1891 at Lewis Station, he bought a southeast city residence and seeks liberal patronage. Also notes rain affected Young People's Society attendance and praises its past and future impact. Bucklen's Arnica Salve endorsed for cyclists and minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Foster
Farmers Bank
Foster
Marion Sims Medical College
St. Louis
Lewis Station
Henry County
Virginia Hearsay Tidbits From Town and County Events
Notes from Virginia recount local visits and travels among residents, with Annie Minzer’s Kansas trip, Butler visitors, and county Endeavor attendees. The piece lists numerous names at gatherings, sickness updates, church notices, and plans for a May 0th supper at Virginia with a call to attend.
Memorial Day observances by Mates Co Post G A R
Members of Mates Co Post G A R Dept No will assemble at 8 5 o clock a m at their hall form column and march around the public square halting on the east side Co BH N G M will join at North Main Street The flower brigade forms at 9 45 a m on the east side of court house park under the Woman s Relief Corps and leads the procession after music The K P Lodge of Hatier will follow the column with civic orders to the cemetery for usual exercises and decorations Comrades then assemble at Post hall at 1 30 p m and march to the opera house where the memorial sermon will be delivered
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mates Co. Post
G. A
Co BH
N.G.M
North Main Street
Flower Brigade
Court House Park
Woman's Relief Corps
K.P
Post
Post Hall
Opera House
Memorial and Decoration Day observances announced
General Hazen Post 440 G A B and volunteers plan a Salem area Memorial Day program starting May 2. Activities include cemetery decoration of known and unknown graves, memorial services at Baptist church at 4 pm, a procession from Christian church, and an oration by Prof. Frank Robison. Committee members and volunteers listed. call for flowers to honor the dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Hazen
Ingrar
Mattie Skiilmar
Frank Robison
Ane
Lewis Wilson
Cather Bell
Lada Claypool
Frank Boatwright
Nellie Dugan
Ivan Warens
Marths Thomas
May Steel
May Craiz
Efie Gstan
Unknown Graves
Minnie Harbaugh
Dale Steel
Myrtiee Campbell
Mabel Bailey
Ballard Breezes Reports Voter Day and Local Notes
Ballard residents will vote June 2 in Ballard and Johnstown not Enterprise. Local items mention Will Noble aiding Dave Morlan with a cow to Urich, F M Patrick delivering eggs to Clinton, J H Hill and family visiting M L Price before moving to Oklahoma, rustler Jos Smith, J L Edrington’s county work, Robi Hill and Ed Hooper breaking a mule team, James Shelton leaving for Joplin to work as a carpenter with George Cameron, Jno Richardson riding a goat at Johnstown, and Dr. Wolfe reporting a strong wheat crop in Oklahoma. Additional notes cite A J Hughes and wife trading, Mrs Radford visiting Veubleau, M S Kiersey buying 200 bushels of corn at 35a, Price buying corn and hogs, enterprise school staffing, local mills and shops, and visitors to kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Minzer
E. Jones
Kansas
T. L. Harper
Butler
Our City
Sutler
Ida
Meda Cozick
Bessie
Belle McElroy
Leora Iggy
Mary Hensley
T. Brown
Vinton
Virginia
Rosa Park
Rider
G. W
Isaac Park
Daisy Howell
Peter Denning
St. Joseph
M. E. Church
W. G. Cope
John
New Home
Dr. Arnold
Nellie Cobb
Jessie Cassity
Lillie Eakin
Sam Pollock
Jesse Smith
Roy Eakin
James Walker
Arnold
Aaron’s
James McDale
Fontana
Philip Heckadon
Wm. Bones
Rich Hill
Fred
Walstreet
Kan
Chas
Tye
Howel Graves
H. P. Nickell
J. W. Wolfe
Wesley Hensley
Independence
Cole Hensley
Me. Kiethily
Pet Jundy
Rev. Kothe
St. Louis
Bert Crear
K. C
John Hensley
Cal Fisk
Dewey
Cal
Spruce
Ballard
Johnstown
Enterprise
Will Noble
Dave Morlan
Urich
F. M. Patrick
Clinton
Thursda
J. H. Hill
M. L. Price
Oklahoma
Jos Smith
J. L. Edrington
Robi. Hill
Ed Hooper
James Shelton
Joplin
George Cameron
Jno. Richardson
A. F
A. M
W. L. Hooper
Dr. Wolfe
Okla
A.J. Hughes
St. Clair County
M.S. Kiersey
J. A. Warford
Thee
Price
Jas
Combs
Enterprise School
M.L. Price
Borg Price
Nmler
Wilson Davidlson
FP. Ray
Aodat Urieh
Loum Will
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Porras
Coen
A. H- Culver
Hutchison
Department Store
Ilepuune
Putnam
Monroe Drog Co
Unionville, Mo
Mitchell Warford
Willie
W. P. Carrington
H. Nichol & Son
Little Dell Wolfe
Ing Business of
Long Pant Carsi
Joe Meyer
Ment
Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor
C. P
T. Divinia
Scott
Young People’s Christian Endeavor Organization
Bucklen
Amica
Hood
Cras
Monz
Madison St
Sandusky
Ohio
Exwa J. Fisner
Lonedeil, Missouri
Ballard Breezes
Ape R. Bowden
ElDorado
Oak Sunday
Sharp
Parker
Miss TB
Walnut
J. Wat Cole
Culver
Andrew Herman Nannie O Banion
Lee Hendricks
Sam Williams
Richard Belisle
Ella Bowden
Aurora
Henry
Beatty
Mother
Rey
Davis Sewin
DN. Thompson
Col. Sisson
Halelujah
Jeter
N. B. Jeter
A. S. Weddle
Cal Robinson
Butler, Missouri
Wacon
Buccy
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