Colored team wins as Jackson whites out St Marys 5 to 2
Last Saturday the colored people of this place enjoyed an excursion. At 3 o clock St Marys faced Jackson Cyclones and were defeated 5 to 2 in a fine game witnessed by a large crowd. Slant Henderson, the local colored pitcher, impressed again proving his skill. Jackson claims Southeast Missouri champions with no losses this year.
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Houck Road
St. Mary’s
Cyclones
Jackson
Missouri
Quartely Conference Honors Pastor Haw at Jackson Church
The fourth quartely conference of the Methodist church was held Monday. M. T. Haw led a strong report by the Stewards and Pastor. The stewards unanimously requested his return next year and praised his scriptural practical sermons.
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Methodist Church
M. T. Haw
Brother Haw
Christ
Jackson Church
Haw
Central Business College advertises jobs for graduates
The Sedalia Missouri ad notes four former pupils seeking stenographers and bookkeepers after graduation. It promises $60 to $75 monthly and a First-class position for graduates, with a written guarantee and fall term starting September 2. Address C W Robins for details while reminding readers to renew subscriptions within two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Business College
C. W. Robins
Sedalia
Burfordville News Summary of Local Happenings
John Holmes of near Burfordville was bitten by a snake while hauling corn at T. A. Allen's sale. Dr. VanAmburg treated the wound. minor swelling remains. A lawn party for Roland Estes, age fifteen, evokes cheerful notes. Barfordville residents sneezed at breakfast, prophesying deaths or a wedding. two deaths and a wedding followed. Dernis Slinkard and Lulu Limbaugh wed August 11 at Burfordville with Justice G. W. Holmes officiating. they will reside at the Cape. John Statler of Marquand moved into the Linder Allen house. A two day picnic is planned for Friday and Saturday with a large crowd expected.
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John Holmes
Burfordville
T. A. Allen
Allen
Hiram
VanAmburg
Roland Estes
Roland
Bar ‘Fordville
Dernis Slinkard
Lulu Limbaugh
Millerville
G. W. Holmes
Linder Allen House
Proclamation to Colored People in Cape Girardeau County
Peter James asks readers to withhold subscription payments to The Indicator accusing its editor of racism and slave trading. He claims the editor sets type against Black readers and urges support for a forthcoming 1908 campaign. He ends by urging action and signs his protest.
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Cape Girardeau County
Missouri
Peter James
Good Man Gone Dr M S Winters Dies at 1907 Oran Mo
Obituary note recalls Dr M S Winters of Oran Missouri died August 14 1907 at home son of Henry and Mary Winters brother of Dr Winter of Cape Girardeau and father to his only child. The writer mourns a devoted friend and expresses sympathy to his wife and family. Elsie Heyde hosted friends at her East Jackson home last Friday evening.
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Dr. M. S. Winters
Oran, Mo
Henry
Mary Winter
Dr. Winter
Cape Girardeau
Shim
Talley
Elsie Heyde
East Jackson
Levening
Cape Girardeau Chautauqua lineup announced
Cape Girardeau to host a ten day Chautauqua from September 6 to 15 with Lincoln McConnell as platform manager and several sermons. Gilbert Eldredge will perform an imper sonator act for two days. Farmers Day September 10 features Chicago Glee Club Mrs Bingham Packard and Col Seeds with lectures on soil and farming. Multiple band concerts and entertainment planned for all.
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Chautauqua
Cape Girarend
Lincoln ‘McConnell
McConnell
Gilbert A. Eldredge
Bol
Pennsylvania
Schumer Springs Items From Correspondent
New arrivals at Schumer Springs include Dr. Warren Smith and son Sikeston Dr. E J Malone and son Sikeston W N Walpole Sikeston J C Clippard Jackson Rev Ross Jackson J J Tucker Perryville W S C Walker Kennett Rev A M Ross of Jackson has been ill but improving A eight year old boy fractured his arm Dr Mayfield treated him Mrs Mayfield hires a cook and promotes meals and good water Sept 1 and October teased as great months for Schumer Springs
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Schumer Springs
Warren Smith and Son
Sikeston
E. J. Malone
W. N. Walpole
J. C. Clippard
Jackson
Rev. Ross
J. J. Tucker
Perryville
W. S.C. Walker
Kennett
A. M.ross
John Miller
Mayfield
Gus Weiss
M. G. Parsons
Schumear
Revival at East Prairie and local notes in Southeast
East Prairie hosts a revival led by Wild Bill Evans. Dr. D. R. Corbin of Bloomfield dies at home from brain fever. Oran reopens saloons amid public opinion. Billy Jones faces school discipline after a playful insult. Farmington Hospital No. 4 board mutters over a president vote with Pipkin ousted and Russell installed. Hope and Moore claim papers and threaten further action pending gubernatorial move.
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D. R. Corbin
Bloomfield
Oran
Billy Jones
William
Billy
Bill
Moore
Dunklin Democrat
Lawn Party Honoring Miss Mary Wilson At Cape
Miss Hazel Horn hosted a lawn party in West Jackson on Tuesday evening for Miss Mary Wilson of the Cape. The decor featured Japanese lanterns and refreshments were served. Attending were Elizabeth Willet, Mabel Clay, Lucy Morgan, Zaida Gladish, Grace McLain, Louise Behrens, Le Nita House, Norma Gockel, Nora Beinlien, Nora Weltecke, Tessie English, Agnes Morton, Imogene Winyard, Carrie Atkins, Pheebe Limbaugh, Frankie Lusk, Hazel Horn, Adolph Mueller, Ben Holley, Murray Jones, Roy Taylor, George Heyde, Garnett Morton, Harry Wagner, Shannon Morgan, Robert Winvar, Odis Litzelfelner, Clinton A J, Robert Hoffmann, Hoxy Dormeyer, Percy Dormeyer and Leon Vandivort.
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Hazel Horn
West Jackson
Mary Wilson
Cape
Elizabeth Willet
the Scape
Mabel Clay
Agusta
Lucy Morgan
Zaida Gladish
Grace McLain
Louise Behrens
le Nita House
Norma Gockel
Nora Beinlien
Nora Weltecke
Tessie English
Agnes Morton
Imogene Winyard
Carrie Atkins
Pheebe Limbaugh
Frankie Lusk
Messrs
Adolph Mueller
Ben Holley
Murray Jones
Roy Taylor
George Heyde
Garnett Morton
Harry Wagner
Shannon Morgan
Robert Winvar
Odis Litzelfelner
Clinton
A.J
Robert Hoffmann
Hox ¥Y Dormeyer
Percy Dormeyer
Leon Vandivort
Pocahontas Items by Phenix and Local Notes
Mr. Maurice Thompson improves slowly. Postmaster J. J. Schoen left for Shawneetown to take up the post. The Poca Kid team defeated Oak Ridge 30 to 3 at the picnic.
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Phenix
Oak Ridge
Civic Pride in Sanitation and Health Standards
Property owners and tenants urged to maintain sanitary homes and holdings. Emphasizes health as happiness and cites a reputation for the healthiest climate and best water in the state. Encourages all to preserve this standing through ongoing cleanliness.
Old Settlers Reunion and Homecoming
Cape county elders propose an Old Settlers Association in Jackson to hold annual reunions with speeches by state figures or long-time residents. Merchants are urged to donate, stand privileges sold on grounds to fund the event, aiming for a first annual reunion in September before frost.
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Cape County
the Herald
Jackson
Fruitland News Buzz from Local Folk and Ventures
Miss Maggie Davis returned from Hillsboro Illinois. William Wessel’s new house outside is completed. Farmers anticipate a fine corn crop. Glenn McNeely moved to Neelys Landing to work for J. F. Oliver. Moody Templeton and wife of Knob Lick visited E. S. Templeton. two shafts being sunk nearby, with claims of gold and silver. W. P. Morton believes oil may lie on his farm and notes a silica bluff. Harry McNeely and Jones of Peoria visited Fruitland. the two did not know each other before meeting at the depot. Jones is a printer and mechanic.
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Moody Templeton
Knob Lick
E. S. Templeton
Moody
W. P. Morton
Harry McNeely
Jones
Peora, Ill
John
Carl McNeely
Fruitland
Mr. Jones
Getting Spring Chickens Ready for Work
The speaker urges placing spring chickens in the coop and locating them for work readiness. It notes the cooling nights and the time required to break them from roosting in trees.
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St. Mary's
Quartely
Sedalia, MO
Awlays
Man
Schumer
Perreyville
East Prairie
Wild Bill’ Evans
Maurice Thompson
Henry W. Putz
R. F. D. Carrier
St. Louis
Theo. Kasten
J. A. Vogel
Cape Thrusday
Leemen
Pocahontas
Poca
Leemon
Fred Ruehling
Wie
Baby
Perry County
Landgraf Bros
Concordia
Ben Morton
Sam Jacobs
Sam
Esther Ruehling
Stt. Louis
Chas
Alexander
J.a.mclaughlin
West Poca
John McLaughlin
Nora Martin
Theo. Vogels
J. J. Schoen
Shawneetown
August Schoen
Pocahontas Cornet Band
Jolly Boys
Augusta Wachter
Joplin
Jessie Wachter
OLD Settlers
Fruitland News
Maggie Davis
Hillsboro
Ilinois
Noland and
Masterson
William Wessel
Glenn McNeely
Neelys Landing
J. F. Oliver
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