Medal for deportment at Normal Recee exercises
At the Normal school exercises on Tuesday Judge Burrough presented a medal donated by Col. Robt. Sturdivant for best deportment to Miss May Slinkerd of Cape Girardeau Mo. The ceremony praised true womanhood and cited the donor’s long interest in the school. The article also notes Sturdivant’s gift and the medal’s significance as a new award in the school’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. Burrough
Col. Robt. Sturdivant
Commonwealth
Virginia
Deneth
Cran
Miss May Slinkerd
Cape Girardeau
Dumer
Wina
Sturdivant
Alway
Tis
Schod
Col Sturdivant
Morley Morehouse Railroad Stockholders Meeting Notice
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of stockholders of the Morley Morehouse railroad will be held at the office of the company in Cape Girardeau on Monday July 20, 1000 at ten o clock A M for the purpose of submitting to said stockholders the proposition to guarantee and underwrite the payment of fifty thousand dollars of bonds executing a mortgage on the property of the company in that behalf and for such other and further business as may come before the stockholders to be acted on. E F BloMeYear President R B ANDREWS Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morley « Morehouse Railroad
Cape Girardeau
E. F. Blomeyear
R. B. Andrews
Local Church Turmoil Stirs Carutherssillé Parish
A troubled report from Carutherssillé Press details unrest at a local Methodist church. Elder Halliburton is described as removed from service, with a lay worker taking over duties while the community debates leadership and alleged misconduct by the current minister.
Longtime Brown County figure Charles Welling dies in Jackson
Charles Welling a leading Brown County resident died at his Jackson home on Monday at an advanced age. Born in Trenton September 24, 1840 he lived in Jackson for sixty one years. He served Cape Girardeau county as treasurer for twelve years and was a Presbyterian elder for fifty one years. He was the oldest elder of the Potosi Presbytery. The community mourns the loss of a long and useful life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Welling
Jackson
Trenton
N. of
Cape Girardeau County
Presbyterian Church
Potosi
Welling
Missouri
Press and pulpit as saint makers clash in satire
A preacher warns editors about telling truth or facing ruin, while an editor counters that truthful ministers would flee town. The exchange paints the press and pulpit as whitewashers magnifying small virtues into large ones, with grave stones in the fold of saint making. The minister departs deep in thought.
Oratorical contest at Normal ends with winner
About 500 in attendance watched Miss Eckhart open with piano, while contestants Harry L. Albert, William Pierce, and A Boehm gave spirited readings. Judges from New York to Cape Girardeau selected Mr Heehin as the victor after discussion, with Mr Cheney presenting the prize.
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Harry L. Albert
Bailey
Alexani
William Pierce
New Madrid
Wm. Gladstone
Piete
Victor
A. Boehm
Franklin County
J. L. Fulbright
Cape
America
Cuba
Cheney
New York
St. Mer. Potter
Columbia
Summes
Jackson
Vaeth
Ste. Genevieve
Charles Ho Daues
Cape Girardeau
Potter
Messrs. Summers
Daves
Declan
Heehin
Jewelry and jewelry stores touted in Cape Girardeau ad
An old advertisement urges readers to inspect jewelry quality and value. It promotes Lo HS Graessle in Cape Girardeau and the W. F. Main Co woods line, offering a printed guarantee with every purchase. Mentions Providence, RB L Western factory at East Iowa City and large showroom space.
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Prom
Lo HS Graessle
Cape Girardeau
W. F. Main Cy
Woods
W. FP
Astern
Friendsip
Eddy Sts
Providence
RB. L
Western
Iowa City
Largest locomotive built by Pittsburg Locomotive Works
The Pittsburg Locomotive Works shipped from its Allegheny shop the largest and heaviest locomotive ever built for the Pittsburg Gessemer and Lake Erie Railroad. It weighs 240000 pounds without the tender, has 24 inch by 24 inch cylinders, 56 inch driving wheels, and stands 15 feet 8 inches above the rails. The tender is expected to weigh about 16000 pounds. Notable features include armor plate frames and a one inch steel boiler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Locomotive Works
Alegheny
Pittsburg, Gessemer and Lake Erie Railroad
Pittsburg
Asri ke n Sermon on St Louis Strike Violence
The Louisville Courier-Journal condemns the St Louis streetcar strike as a riotous assault on civil order. It argues neither labor nor capital may override law, urges restoration of order, and warns that lawless tactics damage workers and the city. It stresses the need for disciplined unions and responsible leadership to prevent further suffering.
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Louisville
St. Louis
Wsrk
Missouri Politics and the National Guard Struggle
The Missouri dispute centers on Governor Stephens delaying state arms for St. Louis as a response to fears of militarism and the city financing deputy sheriffs and shotguns. Star reports he may send troops if necessary, while noting Missouri’s revenue strains and St. Louis’s heavy contribution to state funds. Col. William H. Phelps explains the origin of the phrase we both suck eggs, but he hides the shells, via a farm anecdote of dogs and eggs.
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Kansas City
Stephens
Nathan
St. Louis
Missouri
Penary
William H. Phelps
Carthage
William J. Stone
Phelps
Gov. Stone
Col. Phelps
New York
W. A. Phelys
Abroad Addresses and Dr Humphreys Manual Notice
A brief note invites readers planning to travel abroad to request European house addresses. It also provides ordering details for Humphreys Medicine Co. manual, noting the firm at the corner of William and John Streets in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Humphreys
Humphreys’ Medicine Co
William & John Sts
New York
Sensible City Voanell Prevails in Transit Franchises Vote
The St Louis council defeated the bill granting rights to St Louis Transit Company. Council member Hodges opposed the measure, warning it would injure the city by deterring investment in future systems. The debate praised restraint on corporate power while avoiding needless hostility to enterprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voanell
St. Louis
Kelly
St Lows Transit Company
Hodges
No Danger Lingers in Dunklip Democrat Voice
A satirical piece laments conscience stings over past misdeeds. A man would pay railroads nothing for a ride he wrongfully took between the Pacific coast and Virginia. Rev Shepherd of Deansboro sends 40 to a bank to repay merchants for fruit he stole as a boy. The note predicts more honest repayment before the millennium.
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Pacific Coast
Virginia
Shepherd
Deansboro
Alow
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Lezion
Minnie Marshall
Myrtie Kolding
Hattie Thorpe
Emma Wilson
Nellie Carroll
Carrie Winkleman
Dertha Liston
Mary McHale
Bride McHale
Myrtie Rolwing
Hattie "“Sharpe
Della Harbin
Mary Powers
Agnes Osterloh
Kuma Wilson
Ursula Eaggush
Rebecca Houck
Ursula English
Mary Carr
Annie Stellman
Addie Witeon
Valeria Cesper
Mary O'Dwyer
Earnie Osterluk
Nellie Lénd
Frances Gohnseck
Millie Shunk
Sweet Anrelus
Mary McHete
Plano Mass Bride McFale
Pears Drell
Helen Ceerver
Esther Foley
Addie Wilson
Louise Carr
Marie Weber
Marie Cerroll
Lena Lynch
Cecile Mush
Joy Gaewrowski
Valeria Cooper
Uxdith Verbeck
Earnie Ostertoh
Nelie Lind
Helen Speak
Gertrude Schwepker
Hattie Medley
Frances Bohnsaet
Kittle May Smith
Blunche
Hendricks
Stella
Viane
Jes
Ecker
Dei —Mise
Annie Sttratman
Nellie Stratman
Xatalie Maker
Berths Boknsack
Belen Cyrredl
Mars O'Dwyer
Mary Wilson
Dea Schwepker
Sallie Weller
Edith Berry
Ines Osterveh
Mart Gust
Gerntlia Trickey
Piolomen Schwepker
Hermenia Webrle
Mary Foley
Vrenesieve Hoch
Ina Clank
Hilda Sark
Sweet Twil
Bertie Moore
Della Marbie
Eama Wilson
Agnes Osterluh
Minnie Marshal
Genevieve Hook
Lordben
Duet Inc
Father Nugent
Henry Rowan
Brother Nowan
Harmony Lodge No
A. FL
A. M
Harmony Leswige
Stockholders Meeting
Carutherssillé
Halliburton
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Gallipit
Cherch
Caf
Aserike
Kansas Aty View
The
Star
Coll. Phelps
St. Louis, Mo
the Star
Humphrey
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