Kage School District Notes and Community Happenings
Hog killing dominates the week in Kage District with social events, church planning, and school news. Six district students attend the Normal. others include Schmidt Meyer Hoff man and Clara Hoff man. A Union Sunday School formed November 29, 1908 at Kage with twenty one present. officers named. Thanksgiving visits, barn building, gravel hauling, and upcoming M E Church meetings are noted along with several visits and excursions by residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Adams
Illinois
Arkansas
Maple Joyce
Schlueter
Salem Church
Jackson
Gordonville
Chas. Nothdurst
Kage School
Mitel Good
Chas
Williams
Emma Hoffman
Jacob Ruebel
Avis
Oak Ridge and Vicinity News Roundup
Rain continues to fall as Oak Ridge residents report good health and active farming with early spring plowing. The Modern Woodmen elected new officers for the coming year. Wm Wills sold his horse and buggy and returned to Washington. Newburger and Millen plan to visit on the 11th to buy surplus stock. O 8 Reid and wife returned from Bonne Terre. Hog slaughter is in season. Gus Kurre moved to Kurreville. Mrs Evans plans farmhouse move. Poll tax cases in road District No 5 settled. Perryville photographers ended their Oak Ridge visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Ridge
Wm. Wills
Washington
Newburger
Millen
Reid
Bonne Terre
Mrs. Reid
Gus Kurre
Frans
Kurreville
Gus
Marriage License Notices List
Marriage license entries show couples from Cape Girardeau and nearby towns with ages and residences. Entries include Warren Proffer and Alma Ervin of Burfordville and Cape Girardeau pairs such as H E Masterson with Bessie Young and C D Slatler with Della Ross. others mention Albert Daves with Marie Zahner and Chas Noland with Kate Simmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren B. Proffer
Burfordville
Alma M. Ervin
Cape Girardeau
H. E. Masterson
Jackson
Bessie L. Young
Albert E. Daves
Marie Zahner
St. Marys
Chas. Noland
Neelys Landing
Kate Simmons
C. D. Slatler
Della Ross
Aug
A. Henor
Lula A. Meyer
Er. J. Wilson
Emma Whittaker
School Visits Schedule and Attendance Notes Nov Dec
November 30 at Needmore Otto Kiehne teaches with 34 enrolled and 2 present. December 1 at Dutchtown CC Chostner teaches with 50 enrolled and 31 present. Blomeyer Dora Chostner teaches with 25 enrolled and 16 present plus 2 inc. Peer Grove Myrtle Ancil teaches with 19 enrolled and 14 present. Shady Grove Das Horrell colored teacher with 25 enrolled and 15 present. Abernathy W 3B Crites teacher with 27 enrolled and 18 present. December 3 Rock Levee William Skelton colored teacher with 17 enrolled and 9 present. Rock Levee Guy Chadwack teacher with 39 enrolled and 22 present. December 4 Pleasant Grove Emma Goodchilds colored teacher with 23 enrolled and 14 present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needmore
Otto €. Kiehne
Dutchtown
Chostner
Blomeyer
Dora Chostner
Inc
Peer Grove
Myrtle Ancil
Shady Grove
Das
Horrell
Abernathy
Crites
Rock Levee
William Skelton
Guy Chadwack
Pleasant Grove
Emma Goodchilds
Southeast Missouri Teachers Meet in Fredericktown Next Thanksgiving
The Southeast Missouri Teachers Association will convene in Fredericktown at Thanksgiving. Officers for next year include President B. S. Starnes of Hayti, Vice-president Jas. M. Wood of Fredericktown, Secretary Miss Fressell of Festus, and Treasurer J. D. Bennick of Fredericktown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeast Missouri Teachers Association
Fredericktown
Persident
B. 5S. Starnes
Hayti
Jas
M. Wood
Miss Fressell
Festus
J. D. Bennick
Hog Killing Season and Local Happenings in Fruitland
In Fruitland hog killing is in season with several fine hogs butchered for future use. Local boys returned from a few days’ hunt near Delta. reports say it was a good time with ample meat. Marion Martin traded horses last week, trying luck after a long gap. Rev. Peterson holds a meeting at the town, Mr. Johnson visited Perry County, and the Presbyterian ladies plan a Christmas play with a gift tree. News is scarce as Christmas approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta
Marion Martin
Rev. Peterson
Mr. Johnson
Perry Co
Renewal Notice Urges Subscriber to Respond
A Herald notice reminds a subscriber to renew within sixty days after the due date to avoid discontinuation of the paper. The message emphasizes the desire for continued subscription and urges a prompt response to keep the paper arriving.
Big Spring School Progress Under Mr Leo Proffer
Rainy spell noted at Big Spring with schoolwork progressing well under manager Mr Leo Proffer. Local residents include Mr Guile Wilkinson near finishing a new house and Mr J F Houk building a new barn. Miss Ollie Wilkinson hosted friends for a birthday party on Wednesday night December 2 with many attendees. A leap year dance and a visit from Aza Morrisson of Laflin were mentioned along with youths attending the Millerville Thegiving dance. Thanksgiving program at the place described as nicely rendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Spring School
Leo Proffer
Guile Wilkinson
J. F. Houk
F. M. Davis
Jesse Wilkinson
Ollie Wilkinson
Cora Davis
Aza Morrisson
Nettie Davis
Annie Davis
Rania Drum
Mary Davis
Hunter Miller
Georgia Wilkinson
Tory Brown
Gale Wilkinson
Luther Wilkinson
Orsia Wilkinson
DeSoto Davis
Chester Morrisson
Leman Gladish
St Louis Live Stock Market Update December 7 108
Cattle receipts 5200 natives steer top 6.75 heifers 5.25 heavy cows 4.75. Market 10 to 15c lower than last week, calf top 7.50. Hog receipts 14000. top 5.85, bulk 5.40 to 5.60, 10 to 15c lower overall. Sheep receipts 3500. top lambs 6.60, yearlings 5.25, mutton 4.60. market 15 to 25c lower. National Live Stock Commission Co expects firmer week end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Live Stock Commission Company
Barn Fire Destroys Corn and Hay in Kurreville Area
The large barn owned by C. C. Maintz near Kurreville burned last week in the afternoon. About 30 loads of corn and 40 loads of hay were destroyed while horses were out, and Mr Maintz saved his wagon and buggy though damaged. Insurance on the barn was $400 and would not cover the loss of crops. Maintz stopped by our office Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Maintz
Kurreville
Daisy News Brief Covers Harvests and Local Events
Health reported good in Daisy. Rain ended water hauling. Corn harvest finished as farmers gather winter wood. Large crowd attended Daisy Thanksgiving shooting match with two hogs as prizes. Jacob Hahs and Jack Lineberger wrestled and ended with black eyes. Monroe Crites nears return after ten weeks typhoid confinement. A F Line sick. brother Alvin runs smithy. Poultry trade active at 12 cents per pound for turkeys. D R Lineberger hauled stock to St Louis. S Drum moved two car loads. Miss Lottie Ates visited Mrs C F Hahs. W J Roberts sold Daisy house and lot to David Seabaugh for 1100 dollars. Jack plans to keep visiting Daisy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy
Jacob Hahs
Jack Lineberger
Jake Hahs
Monroe Crites
A. F. Line
Alvin
D. R. Lineberger
St Louis
H. Drum
W. J. Roberts
David Seabaugh
Jack
Cape Girardeau Estate Transfers Listed in Record
A sequence of real estate transfers is recorded for Cape Girardeau and nearby areas. Names include Albert E. Daues Charley Huttmann J N Gale Henry Tushoff Emma H Evans Quince A Gray Clark James Herman Petzoldt Anna Mayer Wm Heise Sr Martin Nummeier Wm Rau and F M Craft among others. Properties span lots blocks acres sections townships and ranges with sums ranging from 300 to 34000 dollars. The list includes transfers in Zaffs addition Hirsch addition Robin son Gale addition Allenville and Cape Girardeau Jackson Gravel Road Company is also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma H. Evans
Joseph H. Evans
Quince A. Gray
Clark James
City of
Cape Girardeau
Herman Petzoldt
Anna E. Petzoldt
Sheriff Sale Under Transcript Executions Cape Girardeau 1908
The Sheriff of Cape Girardeau County Missouri announces a public sale of five acres of land described in the transcript executions against Carl Junger and Daniel Maurer. The sale, for cash, will be held at the court house south door between 9 am and 5 pm on a specified day in Jackson. The property includes northwest portions of Out-lot No 45 and adjacent parcels tied to Althea B. Sloan and Alfred P. Ellis estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jowit
Charles Meyers
Carl Junger
Daniel Maurer
Frederick Strauss
A. Strauss
Carl Jungers
Daniel Mauer
James Thompson & Bro
Cape Girardeau
of Missouri
Renal
Towit
Senatius R. Wathen
Alfred P. Ellis
Herman Bader
Althea B. Sloan
Outlet No. 45
Jail County
Bernhard Gockel
Cape Girardeau County
Real estate transfers in Cape Girardeau area records
G Miller acquires 95 acres in survey 808 township 31 range 11 for 50 dollars while Gravel Road Company sells 14 acres in survey 235 township 31 range 13 for 1 dollar. G Miller receives 750 acres in section 23 township 31 range 13 for 125 dollars. Christian J Reisenbichler and wife transfer lot 7 block 30 west end place Cape Girardeau to George W Smith et al for 1100 dollars. Rogee Lueders and husband sell lot 4 subdivision of lot 6 Cape Girardeau to Warren Baker for 6200 dollars. Harry Schennimann sells 40 acres in sections 17 18 19 township 33 range 14 for 350 dollars to Lafayette Mcane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogee Lueders
Husband
Warren Baker
City of
Cape Girardeau
Harry Schennimann
Lafayette McCane
Hurrah for the stars and stripes in Pocahontas
Local notes from Pocahontas mention Carl Ruff planning a deer hunt, Callie hoping for luck with a deer, and visits by John G. Putz of Jackson to see his ill father-in-law Zacharias Koenig. Others include Mr Manning Morton visiting, Miss Carrie Ruff visiting Jackson, and Browning and A C Hope hunting. The Merchant & Mechanic Fire Insurance Co trustees inspected Chas Miller’s burned house at Neely's Landing. Missouri is described as Republican with meat and wood stored for winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stars and Stripes
Carl Ruff
Hope Callie
John G. Putz
Jackson
Zacharias Koenig
Manning Morton
Carrie Ruff
Rey. Browning
A. C. Hope
Merchant's & Mechanic's Fire Insurance Co
Neely’s Landing
Chas. Miller
Bowman
Missouri
Stray Notice Seen in Kinder Township Cape Girardeau
Taken up by F. L. Jones and posted before Justice G. W. Holmes in Kinder township, Cape Girardeau County, on December 5, 1908. Describes two mares, one black mare about 114 hands high with three white feet and star, another sorrel or bay mare about 14 hands high, both with no other marks. Appraised at 130 dollars by L. F. Thomas, J. B. Burnett, and Cc. C. Kinder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Jones
G. W. Holmes
Kinder
Cape Girardeau County
L. F. Thomas
J. B. Burnett
Cc. C. Kinder
Coker School Correspondent Reports Community Life
Health is good in the bend with no known sickness. A dance was held at Louis Vornkahl’s residence last Saturday. Alvis Ritter is wintering in Los Angeles. It is the eighth month of the school term at Coker with 89 enrolled and good attendance. Visitor register notes Hon. T. E. McNeely, county superintendent. The correspondent urges cooperation to strengthen rural life and thanks the Herald for space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Vornkahl
Alvis Ritter
Los Angeles
California
Coker
T. E. McNeely
the Herald
Santa Loves Mc Combs Rockers For Christmas Pift
A cheerful note suggests a wooden rocking chair makes a delightful Christmas gift. It hints that Santa Claus favors Mc Combs' rockers for giving, appealing to readers with warm holiday imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
McCombs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kage
Chas. Krehbiel
John Graden
Viola Hitt
Wm. Meyer
Messrs
Edward Schmidt
Emil Meyer
William Hoffman
Clara Hoffman
Beatrice Joyce
Riddle Adams
Pocahontas
Riddle
James Smith
St. Louis
M. E. Church
Fical
Albert E. Daues
Charley Huttmann
Zaff
Lebresht Landgraf
Annie Ek. Mayr
Hirsch
Chas. H. Daues
J. N. Gale
Robinson Gale
Henry Tuschoff
Albert Tuschoff
Anna Mayer
Dr. W. Walker
Wm. Heise, Sr
James 2. Roberts
Martin C. Numeier
Wm. A. Rau
Township
Frank Griner
F. M. Craft
E. O. Rentree
George Eas
Allenville
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