Sunshin e Chicken Hatchery owner jailed on poultry fraud charges
B G Prenger of Cole County files with Prosecuting Attorney Nike G Sevier alleging he paid for chickens from A P Kuhlman of Hermann Mo via a Missouri Ruralist ad and never received them. Kuhlman is under arrest at Sedalia on a similar charge and faces possible federal mail fraud action. Affected farmers in the region are believed to number many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Kuhlman
Sunshine Chicken Hatchery
Hermann
B. G. Prenger
Cole County
Nike G. Sevier
Prenger
Kuhlman
Missouri Ruralist
Hermann Hatchery
Cole
Sedalia
Sevier
Federal Post Office
Court finds no authority to lease riverfront land
Cole County Court cannot lease waterfront land for private use, says Prosecuting Attorney Nike G. Sevier in an opinion requested by Presiding Judge Bode. Sevier also advised Judge Matt Hale on county farm bureau funding, confirming a $2,000 annual appropriation through 1927 with a new levy to be made in 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
Nike G. Sevier
Bode
Matt Hale
Sevier
Kiso to Be Given a Hearing Today
Frank Kiso of McGirk Missouri county was fined ten dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to passing a worthless check for two dollars to Lawrence Schell. He could not pay and was jailed. A preliminary hearing on a charge of obtaining an automobile by false representations will be held this morning before Justice Smith. Bondsmen withdrew his name from the bond on the fraud charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kiso
McGirk
Monireau County
Lawrence Schell
W. P. Smith
Kiso
Justice Smith
Local resident Cloyd Williams visits family in town
Cloyd Williams district manager of Burroughs Adding Machine Company based in Springdale is spending a few days visiting his parents Attorney and Mrs Oscar Williams. Dr and Mrs J A Campf and their children Elliott and Annette were in St Louis for daughter Virginia's graduation at St Elizabeth Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloyd Williams
Burroughs Adding Machine
Com- Rei
Spring- Id
Oscar Williams
J. A. Campf
Elliott
Annette
St. Louis
Miss Virginia
St. Elizabeth Institute
Turtle Derby Set for June 16 at Ruwart Park
The first Jefferson City terrapin derby will run June 16 at 6 PM in Ruwart Park. Lions Club sponsors report 75 entrants, entry fee is 1 dollar per turtle, 25 cent general admission with half the proceeds to the park fund.
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Ruwart Park
Jefferson City
Lions Club
Lions Club Terrapin Derby Committee
Snappers
Buick Sedan of E Ralls Stolen in Kansas City
Earl Ralls of Jefferson City Missouri reported his new Buick sedan stolen in Kansas City while on business. The car, parked near a hotel in the uptown district, was taken Thursday night. police in Kansas City and local officers were alerted for license and motor number recovery. Mrs. Ralls said she expected his return home soon. the vehicle had been bought just days earlier from Heisinger Motor Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Ralls
Star Cleaning and Dyeing Company
Jefferson City
Kansas City
Ralls
Popp and Bock
Uptown
Palls
Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce June Bulletin Highlights
The June Membership Bulletin reports on upcoming membership luncheon with St Louis leaders, growth of Jefferson City, Rural Affairs Committee cream station, and committee activity over the past month. It notes Community Chest and Flood Relief gifts, Missouri River navigation progress, and urges an airplane landing field. Flag Day June 14 is urged. tribute to Emory W. Justus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
St. Louis
C. of C
Merchants Bureau
Jefferson City
Emory W. Justus
Chamber
Gorham Press
Richard G. Badger
Boston
Stars and Stripes
Department Chamber of Commerce
Herschel Stifler Leaves for the West
Herschel Stifler son of Mr and Mrs E D P Stifler of Dunklin Street formerly with Tolson Drug Store departed for San Francisco California after accepting a fine position with the Harvey System Company in steam ship service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herschel Stifler
E. DP. Stifler
Dunklin Street
Tolson Drug Store
San Francisco
California
Harvey System Company
Presbyterians of City Observe Children’s Day
Presbyterians of City will observe Children’s Day at the Presbyterian Sunday School during the 9:30 morning service in the Court House. Supt W F Knox will address the main school on The Work of Sunday School Mission. Special music and department recitations are planned with an attendance goal of 800 and an offering goal of 90 dollars. Attendance prizes will be presented by Rev A B Jackson and H H Lotter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Court House
W. F. Knox
George Hope, Jr
A. B. Jackson
H. H. Lotter
Street Committee Hears Asphalt Question In Special Session
A special meeting of the City Council Street Committee discussed street improvement boulevard stops and asphalt policy for over two hours. The committee noted savings by using the present asphalt and will thrash out the issue again at a council meeting next Monday evening.
Visions of Beauty new poetry collection by Emory W. Justus
A new book of poems by Prof. Emory W. Justus of Jefferson City is now off the press and being distributed locally. Published by Gorham Press of Boston, the volume includes a tribute to Rev. J. E. McDonald, former Methodist pastor of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory W. Justus
Jefferson City
Gorham Press
Boston
J. E. McDonald
Modern Woodmen Honor Dr Hatch In National Issue
A sketch of the life of the late Dr A H Hatch appears in Modern Woodmen a national publication. Hatch served as clerk of the Woodman Camp in the capital city for over twenty five years and was a leading member of the fraternal order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Hatch
Modern Woodmen
Weather E Missouri Sees Increased Clouds This Weekend
The forecast indicates increasing cloudiness across eastern Missouri with showers possible Saturday night or by Sunday. Temperatures remain largely unchanged as the weekend approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Zevely Dies at Home in New York Attorney for Sinclair Oil Since 1917
Col James W Zevely longtime attorney for Sinclair Consolidated Oil and former Missouri official dies at his East Hampton New York home after a long illness. Born October 8 1861 in Linn Missouri he held public posts in Missouri and served as interior department inspector during Cleveland administrations. He practiced law in Muskogee Oklahoma from 1902 to 1917 and is survived by his widow Janie C Clay Zevely and daughter Jane Clay Zevely. His nickname Zev the racehorse nurse named for him achieved international fame in 1923. He was brother to Judge E B M Zevely of Linn.
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Associated Press
East Hampton
N. Y
James W. Zevely
Sinclair Consolidated Oil Corporation
Colonel Zevely
Linn
St. Lows
Christian Brothers College
St. Louis
University of Virginia
Jefferson City
Cleveland
Col. Zevely
Department of Interior
Muskogee
Okla
Zevely
Janie C. Clay
J Ane Clay Zevely
Harry F. Sinclair
Zev
Papyrus
Belmont Park
Summer closing hours set for Jefferson City stores
Jefferson City will implement summer closing hours from June 15 to September 15 with 5 30 pm weekday closings and 9 00 pm Saturdays. The policy follows a Merchants Bureau and Chamber of Commerce agreement. Flag Day observance urged for June 14 with all businesses and homes encouraged to fly the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Merchants’ Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Escaped State Convict Parker Captured Near Ville
Sheriff of Maries County and a posse captured Thurlow Parker, prisoner from Howell County, after the breakout from a prison truck near Algoa. Parker was taken to the prison punishment hall. Floyd Beatty remains at large after fleeing with Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maries County
Thurlow Parker
Algoa
Parker
Howell County
Vienne
Floyd S. Beatty
Pemiscot County
Cape Girardeau Visitor Stirs Local Interest
E. J. Melton of Cape Girardeau was a visitor here yesterday, drawing attention from residents and prompting small talk about his stop in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Melton
Cape Girardeau
Carnival couple wed by judge Dunn at Houchin's Park
Tony Catalano of Kansas City and Miss Allie Lee Moberly of Milan Missouri obtained a license from County Recorder Le Page and were married yesterday by Probate Judge Curtis L Dunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Cupid
Houchin’s Park
Tony Catalano
Kansas City
Allie Lee Moberly
Milan
le Page
Curtis L. Dunn
First Section of New Cole Highway System Finished
The Cole County Court completed the first highway section from Henley to U S Route 54 and State Road 15 near Brazito. Judge Henry B. Bode and others praised the eight mile gravel road built by county forces, with plans to start surfacing from Russellville to the state highway. Weather hindered progress, but completion came ahead of mid August targets. Equipment will move to Russellville for next sections.
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Cole County Court
Henley
Brazito
Henry B. Bode
William Gundelfinger
Martin Hale
Jefferson City
Omort
Russellville
Three Mile House
Decatures
Charles Stribling Dies in Nebraska
Charles Stribling longtime Jefferson City resident died early this week at his home in Freemont Nebraska. Funeral services were held in Freemont. He had left Jefferson City years ago but visited often and was fondly remembered by many local friends.
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Charles Stribling
Jefferson City
Freemount
Nebraska
Mr. Stribling
Borger Arrested on Traffic Charge in City
Edgar Borger was arrested last evening by Traffic Officer Erhardt for failing to stop at a boulevard sign at High and Walnut streets and will be arraigned before Police Judge Leslie. Charges against two speeding suspects are expected to be brought to trial today.
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Edgar Borger
High and
Walnut Streets
Erhardt
Leslie
Lindbergh Return Prompts Look Well Week Observance
June 11 to 18 is Look Well Week in the nation with the slogan Look Well and Succeed. A. F. Yeoham, secretary of local lodge No. 342 of the Associated Master Barbers of America, promotes polished personal appearance as a path to success and urges barbers and patrons to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capital City
A. F. Yeoham
Associated Master Barbers of America
Harris and Son Open New Agency
A permanent local agency for Royal typewriters has been established at 212 Madison street with J. H. Harris and his son J R in charge. A large stock of new Royal machines is on hand and a complete repair department is offered to Jefferson City residents. The elder Harris and his son are noted Capital City residents.
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Royal Typewriters
Madison Street
J. H. Harris
J. R
Harris & Son
Jefferson City
Harris
Capital City
Royal Typewriter Company
St. Louis
Nelson to Address City Rotary Club in Jefferson City
Congressman William L. Nelson of Columbia will address the Rotary Club at noon in Jefferson City after returning from a Mississippi River boat trip. He will discuss flood conditions in the valley and a musical program is planned for the weekly Rotarian luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Nelson
Columbia
Jefferson City
Laymen’s League
Rotary Club
Nelson
Mississippi Valley
Davis to Speak at Baptist Mission in Jefferson City
Missionary G. Davis from the Concord Association will address the Washington Park Baptist Mission in Jefferson City at 11:00 AM Sunday. No evening service will be held. the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. ©. Davis
Concord Association
Jefferson City
Washington Park
Two Masses Sunday at Immaculate Conception Church
Only two masses will be given at the Immaculate Conception Church on Sunday one at six o clock in the morning and the second at seven o clock a m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C. Church
Immaculate Conception Church
Enlists in Navy Richard Francis Joins Great Lakes Training
Richard Francis, a well known young man from the Capital City, has enlisted in the United States Navy and is now undergoing basic training at the Great Lakes Station in Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Francis
United States Navy
Great Lakes
Michigan
Youthful hero Lindbergh begins welcome home tour
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh returns to United States waters aboard the Memphis after a record Atlantic flight. Army navy and marine aviators greet the cruiser with a sky convoy as land is sighted near the Virginia Capes. A formal noon welcome and reception follow in Washington with the President expected to present honors.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ast
Charles A. Lindbergh
Memphis
President Coolidge
Atlantic
Virginia Capes
Cherbourg
Lindbergh
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Capes
Chesapeake Bay
Washington Navy Yard
Evangeline L.bergh
Mrs. Alexander of California Missouri Died at 80
Mrs. John Alexander aged 80 of California Missouri died Friday after a long illness. She was sister to Mrs. Virginia Moon of this city and survived by a granddaughter Mrs. Charles Close of Chicago and a niece Mrs. Henry Ells of this city. Funeral services likely in California on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Alexander
California
Virginia Moon
Moon
Prominent Clothier in Jefferson City Illness
The prominent merchant known as Mr. Bacon in the west section of Jefferson City is seriously ill at his home after weeks of poor health. Hundreds of friends express concern and wish him a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Safe Bacon
Bacon
Ossman Son Returns From University Of Chicago
Julian Ossman, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. X. Ossman, has returned home after studying medicine at the University of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Ossman
F. X. Ossman
University of Chicago
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Cole Court
Cole Farmer
BUICK
E. Ralls
C. OF C. Bulletin
Homer Talbot
West
Presbyterians
City Council
Justus
Hatch
Citizen
National Magazine
J. W. Zevely
New York
Osage County
EB. M. Zevely
C. L. Dunn
NEW Cole
Borger
Harris and Son
Royal Typewriter
City Rotary Club
Davis
Baptist Mission
Air
Alexander
California, MO
Moniteau County
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