Fire devastates frame business row in city core
Saturday afternoon a fire destroyed a half block of frame buildings on the north side of The sane Were, starting in a small room between the Lewis saloon and a brick structure. The Lewis saloon now a restaurant, the J. G. Crider block barber shop, and Missutte saloon were damaged. most losses were from whiskey and fixtures. No insurance covered the frame buildings, all a total loss, with hopes to rebuild in brick as the city’s best business district remains in demand.
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Sane
Lewis
Sanders
Dero J. G. Crider
Moreau Gruskins
Pete Missutte
Gaskins
Mentte
Crider
Dorris Airdome
Puller
Ferrell
Disprick
Electric Lights Progress Amid City Finances Turmoil
Poles for the electric lighting system are being placed this week and work on erecting them will begin soon. The city faces revenue shortfalls as light is produced locally and the contract with the street-light company lacks sufficient funds to cover city hall and sinking fund expenses. A blend of civic ambition and financial strain marks the move toward illumination. Mrs. Bert Spain suffered a serious shoulder and head injury after a switch-yard accident near Braggadocio crossing. P. R. Smith of Caps Giraudeau, a claim agent, visited Elayt on Tuesday. Grace Worley, sister of Mrs. Stith, died in New Albany, Indiana. P.S. Ravenstein and family returned from Mt. Chrvrel, visiting Mr. Ravenstein’s parents, aged 77 and 70, with the mother in frail health.
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Bert Spain
Braggadocio Crossing
P. R. Smith
Caps
P.S. Ravenstein
Mt. Chrvrel
Mr. Ravenstein
Mar
Mrs. J. Ravenstein
Christian's Falsehood Sparks Editorial Clash in Hayote
A scathing unsigned reminiscence rails at public figures including Fred Morgan and Asa Green, asserting the paper will speak freely despite pressure. The author defends journalistic duty, vows to expose misdeeds, and criticizes cooperation with justice officials amid a local controversy.
Illegal Fees In Police Court Sparks City Debate
Last week the city faced questions about marshall fees in police court cases with seven cited in Peet. Officials say the mayor advised the higher charges, prompting an examination. Attorney General notes fees to marshal in police court are not covered by statute and ordinances should decide if any fee is due.
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Peet
Hiwyver
Jude
Herald
Missouri
Postmasters Held to Eight-Hour Duty Standard
Postmaster General Burlson Jitts issues a circular directing postmasters to work eight hours daily like their subordinates. The policy calls for conscientious and efficient service with no tolerance for neglect. New presidential appointees must dedicate their entire business time to official duties.
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Burlson Jitts
Woodman of the World to unveil Brown monument
The Woodman of the World will unveil the Wi. L. Brown monument at Woodlawn cemetery Sunday afternoon at three o'clock. The public is cordially invited to attend.
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Wi. L. Brown
Woodlawn
Night Watchman Appointed by City Aldermen
At the aldermen meeting last Wednesday night Win Noight was named night Watchman, and the next day he filed his bond and began duties. Gillen of Peoples Furniture Co Chathersville visited the city Monday to manage business matters. The writer notes the company is using space pragmatically and deserves liberal patronage.
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Board of Aldermen
Win
Noight
Jill
KD. Gillen
Peoples Furniture Company
Chathers- Ville
Crossman and Thompson Attend Cape Girardeau Elks Convention
Reverend R B Crossman and HH Thompson traveled to Cape Girardeau on Tuesday to attend the Elks convention, joining other members for meetings and ceremonies.
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R. B. Crossman
HH. Thompson
Cape Girardeau
Elks’ Convention
Retired Presbyterian Missionary Visits Editor
Rev. RB B Crossman of Clayton, a Presbyterian missionary and retired newspaper man, paid a pleasant call to this office on Thursday and left without being contaminated by the editor. He is noted as a man of fine literary ability and author of several books, well versed in editorials.
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RB. B. Crossman
Clayton
Crossman
Call for a bottle of Tip Top Lemp special brew
A brief notice requests a bottle of Tip Top Lemp special brew. The request lists no additional details such as quantity date or location.
U. C. V. Reunion Visitor From Arkansas
Col. Collin Morgan of Paragould Arkansas arrived Sunday en route to the United Confederate Veterans Reunion in Knoxville Tennessee He paused to visit his sons Pred and Charlie and to await the special car from Wennett chartered by the John P Taylor Camp C Voo and the Sons of Veterans Col Morgan is adjutant of the Kennett camp and remains active and in high spirits despite advanced age
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Collin Morgan
Paragould
Ark
United Confederate Veterans
Knoxville
Tenn
Movein
Pred
Chialie
Wennett
John PP. Taylor
C. Voo
Sons of Veterans
Col. Morgan
Kennett
Thanking Helpers For Saving My Property
I express gratitude to those who assisted in saving my property from destruction by Saturday noon. I will remain your friend, signed W. P. Meatte.
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W. P. Meatte
Ed Reno Trip Through Here En Route to St. Louis
Ed Reno of Caruthersville stopped here a few hours Thursday with his wife and sister Mrs W D Schult on their way to St. Louis. Mrs Schult had been visiting at Caruthersville and Mrs Reno and the children accompanied her home as one child needed medical attention.
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Ed Reno
Caruthersville
W. D. Schult
St. Louis
Poll Tax Notice From Road Overseer
On June 30 the time will expire to pay your poll tax. See me and settle by that time to avoid legal costs and embarrassment. I must report and turn in my books promptly. Please do not forget this May 20, 1413. H. H. Thompson, Road Overseer.
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H. H. Thompson
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Linas
Red Morean
Asa Green
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Robertson
Hayote
Fred Morgan
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Pred Morgan
U. C. V. Reunion
Cypress Lumber
Cypress
Maring
St. Charles College
St. Charles
Dunklin
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