Death on Christmas Eve as Casady falls from Independence bridge
An Independence man, Matthew Casady, dies after a Christmas night out in local Siloons. Witnesses describe his fall from the Main Street bridge to the ground about twenty feet below, with coroner and jury noting accidental death despite early suspicions of foul play.
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Matthew
Ilmd
Maly Reat
Christias
Willetmen al
Wilde
Dugiar
Cindy
Wm. Hyatt
Casady
Mqnor
Doubtelss
Ahove
Coroter
Parlora
Aaldo
H. McBimurry
Ross Nelson
J. M. Jones
Quoquillett
J. N. Jones
J. H. Dixon
Willis Dugger
Mr. Hilliard
Hilliard
Hillinn
Cagndy
Sun
Wheteler
Cooper
Wilneia
Wo. Hyatt
Jkt
Hyatt
Henry Patton
Bert Crowley
Crowley Brothers
Aattle
Ian
Cazady
Wm. Smith
Smith
Christus
John Feagles
Mr. Casady
Sam Cox
Cox
Christmas Day Festivities Across Churches Delight Children
Independence residents enjoyed Christmas events at Methodist, Presbyterian and Baptist churches with day school and Christ Child programs. A solemn inquest followed a bridge death, yielding an accidental-death verdict. Families gathered for reunions, a charity supper, a charity ball, and skating.
Christmas Day Disturbance Ends With Fines
A disgraceful affray occurred in an Independence home on Christmas day between a drunk and a guest. The home owner tried to quiet the disturbance with a gun, the main participant fled but was later captured and lodged in. The next day both parties appeared before the city recorder and paid fines. The star actor is seeking another job.
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Independence
City Recorder
Excitement in Independence Amid Holiday Shopping Frenzy
Two affrays in under an hour disrupted a busy Independence holiday shopping day. Merchants report trade ahead of last year with plentiful crowds despite higher prices. A disorderly scene in front of Horst Brothers’ store ended with a police intervention as a middle‑aged man and a younger companion fought. a second incident saw a rougher altercation escalate until marshal Travis intervened and split the parties. The boy fled, and no further trouble followed.
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Independence
Dasa
Judenne
Mardis Fenris
Janie mm
Marshal Travis
Forty-year wedding anniversary celebration planned
Will entertain friends Monday January 1 to mark the fortieth anniversary of Mr and Mrs Sanford Snyders at the Snyder home in North Independence. Hosts Mrs Dr Hewitt Reverend K H Allen and Miss Nettie Snyder will welcome family friends with light refreshments.
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Aira
Sanford Snyders
Dr. Hewitt
Rev
K. H. Allen
Mies Nettie Snyder
Snyder
North
Independence
Marriage of Miss Berthe Bohannon and Mr King
Miss Berthe Bohannon of Independence announces her marriage to Mr King of Walla Walla on August day in the city. The bride, 18, is known for many friends and bright prospects in social circles. A reception will follow at the home of Mr and Mrs John Meketasion with children and friends joining in a festive Christmas dinner.
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Berthe Bohannon
King
Walle Walt
Washington
Miss Bohannon
Ufe
Walla
John
Reduced Rates For Goat Show Travel From Independence Era
The Independence and Monmouth Railway Co offers round trip fare to Dallas for the goat show period January 2 4 and 5. From Independence Airte and Bronmouth, tickets are one and one third of the single fare for the round trip. Obtain tickets from agents at listed stations.
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Independence 2
Monmouth: Railway Co
Independence
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Bronmouth
Dallas
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The Man From Missouri at Opera House
Cheerful note previews Lee Willard in The Mon From Missouri at the Opera House. The comedy has been a holiday hit in Salem and Albany and now tours nearby towns.
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Opera House
Lee Willard
Missouri
Salem
Albany
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Pera
Mise Bohannon
J. M. McCaleb
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