Unusual custody dispute in Scott County case Carrie Hinkle v Jordan estate
Depositions taken Monday and Tuesday in the circuit court case Carrie Hinkle versus administrator of Claude Jordan estate. Argument centers on whether Hinkle is daughter of Mrs Thompson and sister of Claude Jordan or merely adopted. The estate valued around 16000 with insurance and prior drainage suit. Ten witnesses testified for the plaintiff, defense witnesses also examined. Ward Collins represents plaintiff and RR G Dru defends. Caruthersville Argus reports.
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Carrie Hinkle
Claude Jordan
Scott County
Chaffee
Rilrounl
Ribbon ballot ends in Missouri general election
A Missouri law abolishes the ribbon ballot in favor of a blanket ballot. Representive Orr of Livingston County led the passage, requiring all party candidates to appear together on one ballot with alternating party captions. Voters may still delete names or write in alternatives, preventing fusion. The measure faced constitutional questions after passing the House by seventy votes. The note ends with a stray call to use a telephone for sharing news about visitors.
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Missouri
Orr
Livingston County
Miss Hettie Dorris Ill This Week Herald Phome Ud
Miss Hettie Dorris is reported ill this week in Herald Phome Ud.
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Hettie Dorris
Herald Phome Ud
Suits Filed Against McFarland Patterson and Bondsmen
Suits filed in circuit court in July target J W McFarland T H Patterson and their bondsmen to recover funds from audit reports. Cases name multiple sureties and sums from 7500 to 845,000 with bonds tied to years 1907 1908 1909 and 1910. Officials include Thomas A Patterson and J A Cunningham with several other signers listed as sureties. Some suits seek money “had and received” and shortages totaling substantial amounts. parties may contest in court for years.
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J. W. MclFarland
T. H. Patterson
JS. Gossoin
de la Bradley
Boa. Mebwkay
C. J Brigey
Mela Land
Gand
Jdsones S. Wahl
A. Oc.tindle
J. H. Mearland
J. W. Meburhound
J. A. Cunningham
James S. Walsh
H. McFarland
H.C. Schulz
J. K. Franklin
David Welsh
J. W. McFarland
Thomas A. Patterson
2. O. Michell
C. G. Shepard
JW. Canady
DD. Harbert
J. EB
Fe Yaintkti
J.D. Lone
T. AH. Patterson
J. E B. Franklin
T. C. Pewell
Charles H. Pierce
J. A. Franklin
W. T. Alvey
Joe, Tinsley
James S. Wahl
Ot. A. Elder
C. A. Tistudt
H. T. Patterson
Local Notes From Caruthersville and Surrounding Towns
Sid Bower and family of Mem phi s are visiting friends in Caruthersville this week. Sheriff D C Wines of New Mindridgie was in town Monday seeking prisoners who escaped jail Saturday. Judge J M Argo visited Caruthersville Monday to receive his commission as notary public. Clarence Mayes came from Kennett Monday night to see his ill father, Dr J A Mayes. Geo W Webbet from Braggadocio was in town Tuesday.
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Sid Bower
Ane
Caruthersville
Sid Gani
Hy. Li
O. H. Dewey
D.C. Wines
New Mindridgie
J. M. Argo
Clarence Mayes
Kennett
Je’ A. Mayes
Purse snatching incident reported in Caruthersville
Mrs H 8 8 Markey had her purse snatched on a Saturday afternoon while crossing near Cunningham's store. A young unknown thief pulled the bag from her arm, she pursued and he returned it without protest. The courthouse city editor notes a busy street scene at the time. Other items mention Ex cashier Leu A Greenwell's business, Mrs Johnnie Dorris visiting, Fred Morgan's business trip, Johnnie Dorris taking a Creal Springs vacation, and John Scott visiting Caruthersville.
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Markey
Cunningham
Ino
Caruthersville
Holland Bank Opens Under New Directors
The Holland bank opened last Monday with Geo W Treece of Steele elected director to fill a vacancy from Ive Michie’s death. S F Redman presided, John A Northern named vice president, and W A Oates named cashier. The institution aims for general banking and a prosperous future as reported by the Holland Advertiser. Also noted are various short items and local notices including subscriptions and local travels.
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Holland Bank
Geo. W. Treece
Steele
Ive Michie
S. FE. Redman
John A. Northern
W. A. (Anderson) Oates
Holland Advertiser
New Postal Rules on Stamp Validity and Parcel Post
On and after July 1 1913 ordinary postage stamps including commemoratives shall be valid for postage and for insurance and COD fees on fourth class mail. Distinctive parcel post stamps shall be valid for collecting unpaid and short paid postage on all classes. Parcel post stamp issuance to postmasters ends when stock on hand in BEP is exhausted and no new supplies will be printed.
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Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Covington Farmer Visits Caruthersville For Car Purchase
A Covington progressive farmer named Win Webster visited Caruthersville on Monday to pick up a newly bought automobile. A local note asks for the return of a fountain pen lost between the Airdome and the writer's home.
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Win. Webster
Covington
Caruthersville
Airdome
G. W. Dorris
Caruthersville Man Attends to Business in City
Chas Tistadt of Caruthersville attended to business in the city Monday, returning with routine affairs and a brief visit noted by local residents.
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Chas. Tistadt
Caruthersville
Local notes on returns from trips and farm visits
P Huffstutter came back from a business trip to St Louis on Saturday. George B Webb appeared in from the farm on Monday.
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P. Huffstutter
St. Louis
George B. Webb
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Ined
G. Dru
Ward Collins
Caruthersville Argus
Mioney
Hayti
Dennis Hathaway
Hanada
Minary Welb
Tatumville
Tennessee
G. B. Welsh
John Scott
Sever Luye
Geo. W. Webbet Braggadocio
Leu A. Greenwell
Johnnie Dorris
Little Son
Fred Morgan
Creal Springs
Guy Tansil
Johnnie Sheehan
G. W. Phipps
Charlie Little
W. H. Johnson
Cape Normal
Chas, Hudson
Sidney, Montana
Sebastian Popham
Memphis
B.A. Mayes
NEW Order
Citizens Bank
Cypress Lumber
Cypress
Maring
St. Charles College
St. Charles
Dunklin Coo
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