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Newspaper
Democrat Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1920
Page
2
England braces for old fashioned Yule tide merriment
A fragment from a 1924 London press note describes Britain settling into a traditional Christmas mood. It mentions blazing logs and warming drinks to add to the merriment during a quiet period over the three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Leet No Will Jake Hamton Did Not Devise Estate
A fragment notes Kansas City dated December with references to Jake Hamton and the phrase Did Not Devise His Estate from a will dispute or probate record. The readable bits imply a legal notification about intestacy or missing devise. Further specifics are not available in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake
le “Hamnon
Devise
Small Ceremony Ends In Last Night’s Marriage
The text notes a marriage arranged with Lin Hardt and officiated by Judge Dunn at about 10 o'clock last night, with the father involved in the preparations. The fragment confirms a formal union under local authority.
Eternal triangle tale shocks New York society
United Press reports a sensational love triangle ending with A M Botsford senator admitting he left his wife to marry his lifelong friend Raoul Fleischmann. Fleischmann confirms the split and says his wife is happy, while Botsford says he discussed the breakup and plans with Fleischmann before the divorce and remarriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Aire
Botaford
Ator
Raoul Pleischmann
College
Ehumn
Botsford
Tong
Raoul
Vorce
Fleischmann
Avenged woman to be arraigned on murder charge
County Prosecutor Brown said Mrs Hamon will be arraigned tomorrow on a murder charge and released on a ten thousand dollar bond, pending trial in January. She may waive the preliminary hearing if she desires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owill
Brown
Legislator Seeks Winter Quarters In City Hotel
A southern state legislator visiting town sought a large hotel room with modern conveniences. Quoted at 4.50 dollars per day for two rooms, he calculated 5 dollars daily for 70 days, then opted for a cheaper room to save for meals and tobacco. Six men were paroled at the prison today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jooking
Avith
Farewell Ball at Executive Mansion for Missouri National Guard
Governor and Mrs. Gardner host a public farewell Military Ball at the Executive Mansion on New Year’s night at 8 o'clock. All invited. doors open to the public as they welcome friends and residents. Springfield's Joe Lockwood visits home. he notes he quit boxing due to a bad finger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe’. Lockwood
Springfield
Joe
The
Jefferson
A Merry Christmas Message From Jefferson City Merchants
The Jefferson City Retail Merchants Association invites all to find a new guard against discontent during the season. The text urges gratitude, helpfulness to the orphan and homeless, and cheerful generosity as a holiday alchemy for a Merry Christmas. signed Phil A. Dallmeyer president and Otto Schultz secretary.
Discredit A Witness In Cleveland Murder Trial
United Press reports defense undermined the key testimony of Mary D. Neely in the second degree murder trial of Harold Kagy, Judge McGannon, and Michael Cafferty. Taxi driver Cafferty testified Neely was in East Cleveland about a half hour before the shooting, challenging her account of following McGannon to the scene and witnessing him draw a weapon and Kagy fall after a flash of flame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGannon
Michael Cafferty
Miss Neely
Cleveland
Harold Kagy
Kagy
Farm Bureau leader proposes broad credit to foreign nations
Washington December 24 JR Howard president of the American Farm Bureau Federation outlined plans for a vast credit to Germany before a joint Senate banking and agricultural committee meeting He said farmers favor extending credit to any foreign nation needing American exports including Germany Austria or France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
JR. Howard
American ‘Farm Bureau ‘Federation
Senate, Banking, and Agricultural Committees
Howard
Austria
France
Local nuptials and engagements listed in brief
Roy Trippenseé and Mary Lang of St Louis were married by Judge Dunn. James G Mellwan of Oakville Illinois to Antoinette Prenger of this city will be married tomorrow. Herman Taggart to Veda English both of Marion were married by Judge Dunn. R Shickles of Russellville to Vir gie Milter of Enon to be married next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Trippenseé
Mary Lang
St. Louis
Dunn
James G. Mellwan
Oakville
Antoinette _Prenger
Je ‘Herman Taggart
Veda English
Marion
Ay R. Shickles
Russellville
Virgie Ie Milter
Enon
Tripp and Thomas Wed in Elston Home Ceremony
Miss Leona Tripp of Elston and Arch Thomas of Elston were married last night at 7 at the Rev. E W Behner manse. Thomas, a Western Union lineman, secured a Sedalia license before coming there. Tripp works at Stephens Printing Co. and many friends wish the couple happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Behner
Leona Tripp
Elston
Arch. Thomas
W. Behner
Thomas
Western Union
Sedalia
Miss Tripp
Hugh
Stephens Printing Co
Lone Bandit Robs Big Firm in City Center
A lone bandit robbed the office force of N. O. Nelson and Co. in downtown St. Louis at ten this morning, escaping with forty two hundred dollars. The heist occurred in the heart of the city, with police investigating the bold daylight crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heart of City
St. Louis
N. O. Nelson and Co
Jewish college men meet to discuss Palestine upbuilding
New York December 24 Jewish college men and women will discuss the role they can play in building Palestine as the Jewish homeland at the Intercollegiate Zionist Association convention to be held in New York from December 26 to 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Palestine
Intercollegiate Zionist Association
A Christian World Inspired by Christmas Spirit
A quotation envisions a wholly Christianized world inspired by the Christmas spirit. It calls for a bright friendly benevolent society and mutual aid, urging continued adherence to the spirit of Christmas as a guiding force through all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George William Curtis
Don’t Jay’ Cross. Always walk to the corner.
A brief advisory item urges pedestrians to choose the corner crossing over crossing jaywalking. The note emphasizes safer routes and suggests avoiding jay crossings near intersections. It underscores local safety guidelines for walkers and motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay’ Cross
Prenger and Mellwan to Wed in Wardsville
Miss Antoinette Prenger daughter of Pete Prenger of Wardsville weds James G. Mellwan formerly of Oakville IMS tomorrow at one o'clock at the priest's house in Wardsville. Prenger works as dining room girl at the Central Hotel while Mellwan is night clerk at the Madison Hotel. They will honeymoon in Oakville Il and return to reside here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antoinette Prenger
Pete Prenger
Wardsville
James G. Melwan
Oakville
IMS
Miss Prenger
Central Hotel
Mr. Mellwan
Madison Hotel
Oakville Il
Christmas Weather Promises Mild Christmas Day
The Weather Man promises a clear mild Christmas with warmer temperatures. Children may be disappointed by the lack of snow for sleds, but adults will enjoy pleasant weather and a snowless holiday outlook.
First Hard Freeze Brings Abundant Gas to Kansas City
After years of scarcity the city enjoys a strong natural gas supply for all uses. Residents, pleased through the holidays, face new expectations as the statewide outlook remains uncertain. The tone reflects local optimism about the gas abundance and its impact on Kansas City households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Barber shops close for weekend shutdown
City barber shops will close Friday evening at 7 p m and remain shut until Monday morning December 22.
Also Mentioned on This Page
England
United
London
Kansas
City
Dec
Linhardt
Cloak and Suit Store
Alu
Triangle
Mrs. Hamon
Gairdner
Jefferson City
Merchants Association
Pres
Otto Schultz
Sec
McGannon Cage
Cleveland, C
Mary D. Neely
Washington
Rev
Merry Xmas
CANDY
Merry Christmas
Cole and
Callaway Counties
A. A. Speer
H. C. Geisberg
Emil Schott
Jos. H.rephle
W. EB. Zuendt
M. BR. Aldridge
Wm. Bauer
Henry J. Dukie
G. H. Dulle Milling Co
H.C. Geisberg
U. S
Jos. H. Rephle
Hugh Steens
Hugh Stephens Pty. Co
Chas
Twedie
the Tweedie Footwenr Corp
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