What is Your Verdict Story of a long vanished father
A man leaves his wife and five children and returns after twenty years to sue for $80 from an inheritance of $2,500 left by grandparents. The mother raised the children alone and educated them, while the father sent no support. The judge ruled the father dead, and the money went to the children. The resurfaced father seeks payment, but the tale condemns his ingratitude and lack of duty. Readers are asked for judgment on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dasterdly
Kage Seeks Republican Primary Support for Sheriff 1908
F A Kage urges voters to consider his fitness for sheriff and support him in the Republican primary on August 4 1908. He explains he cannot meet all voters in person and asks for their vote and trust if elected he will perform his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Kage
McKendree Chapel and early Missouri church history
The article traces McKendree Chapel as the oldest Protestant church west of the Mississippi, noting debates on construction dates from 1809 to 1819, cites Joachim Meeting House and Old Bethel figures, mentions Missouri’s first annual conference at McKendree in 1819, and recalls John Clark’s 1798 frontier sermon across the river near Hercules, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mc- Kendree
John Clark
Illinois
Patterson
Mississippi River
Herculaneum
Century of Mercy and Peace in Cape Girardeau Methodist History
A historical sermon recounts Missouri Methodism starting 1806 by John Travis in Coldwater, noting the Cape Girardeau circuit born 1809 with six preachers. It recalls early members, leaders like Uriel Haw, Jos L Haw, and the centennial celebration, linking past saints to present faith as Heaven crowns the mercy seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father of Waters
John Travis
Coldwater St. Louis Co
Cape Girardeau
McAlister
Scriffs
Faker
U. C
B. H. Spencer
J. S. Frazier
Cook
Davis
Miller
Harrel
Randle
Williams
Snyder
Uriel Haw
Jos. L. Haw
Real Estate Transfers Reported
Lafayette McLain and wife convey 160 acres in section 26 township 33 range 13 to John Ross for 10 dollars. Benjamin F. Davis and wife sell part of outlet 28 in Cape Girardeau to Rose L. Meier for 4000 dollars. Rose Meier transfers part of outlet 28 in Cape Girardeau to William Heise Sr for 3500 dollars. F C Ervin and wife transfer 37 acres in survey 2272 township 30 range 11 to W H Ervin for 1500 dollars. Henry A Miller and wife convey part of the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter section 33 township 33 range 12 to Elizabeth and Lillian Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette McLain
John Ross
Benjamin F. Davis
Rose L. Meier
City of
Cape Girardeau
Rose Meier
William Heise Sr
F. C. Ervin
W. H. Ervin
Henry A. Miller
Elizabeth
Lillian Miller
Methodist Pastor Given Supper to Welcome Guests
Mrs M T Haw and her children visited Mrs Haw's parents at Caledonia for weeks and returned home on the four o'clock Mountain train. The church's good women prepared a fine supper at their home which was greatly appreciated by the pastor and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Haw
Court orders and local governance actions noted
By order of the court Condor Bridger was sent to the colony of feeble minded at Marshall Missouri with a warrant of eighty five dollars for board through July 1 1909. Dram shop license issued to Saint F McClatchey. Pecan Grove school house made a voting precinct in southern Cape Girardeau township. Court adjourned to June 29 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Condor Bridger
Marshall
Saint F. McClatchey
Pecan Grove
Cape Girardeau Township
Warriage License Pairs Listed in Local Record
Ed Jordan and Cora Farris, O A Bowers and Blanche Goodson, R F E Wenton and Addie Bryant, Wm Weiser and Maud May Baugh, Oscar Edwards and Nora Belcher, Niel Wilson and Freda Kraft, Chas H Meavers and Lillie H Gerlick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Bowers
Blanche Goodson
R. F E. Wenton
Addie Bryant
Wm. Weiser
Maud May Baugh
Oscar Edwards
Nora Belcher
Niel Wilson
Freda Kraft
Chas
H. Meavers
Lillie H. Gerlick
Obituary of F Cleveland Roberta Died at Roberts home
F Cleveland Roberta died June 20 1908 at 7 30 A M oldest surviving son of Martha J Roberts born September 22 1883 aged 24 years eight months and twenty seven days. Survived by wife infant daughter mother four sisters and one brother Byrd Roberts funeral held at home conducted by Elder H J LaTour then at Dell Cemetery interment. Joined Oak Ridge Baptist Church shortly before death and passed in peace. Many friends and neighbors offered sympathy with flowers. H J Li
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Roberts
Cleveland Roberta
Martha J. Roberts
Byrd Roberts
H. J. La'Tour
Dell
Oak Ridge
Notice to Painters for Cape Girardeau County Bridges
Dennis M. Seivally, County Highway Engineer, Cape Girardeau County invites bids to paint two steel bridges on the Jackson and Fruitland road and on the Jackson Gravel road. Bridges to be cleaned and given one coat of paint. county furnishes paint while contractor supplies brushes and scrapers. Bids due by Tuesday July 7 at his Jackson office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Girardeau County
West Hubble Creek
Jackson and Fruitland
Cape LaCruz Cain
Byrd's Creek
Jackson
Dennis M. Seivally
How Judges are Appointed In State Primary Elections
The article explains that judges and clerks of elections under the state primary law are appointed by the same authority as general elections. An 1907 amendment requires counties to select judges from lists provided by the largest and second-largest parties, through their central committees, ten to fifteen days before the election. If a party fails to provide a list, the county court may appoint from lawfully approved candidates. Both county committees must timely submit names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Doors and Windows at C W Hendersons Lumber Yard
Partial notice reports doors and windows at the C W Hendersons lumber yard. Details scarce but indicates items available or for sale at the yard location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Henderson
Obituary: John Hicks Dies at Age Ninety Near Jackson
Died at his home one mile northeast of Jackson on Saturday June 20 1908 Mr John Hicks aged about ninety years He married Miss Matilda Lee in 1849 and had four children three daughters and one son He leaves three daughters Mrs Frank Slack Miss Missouri Hicks and Mrs Warren Corby plus relatives and friends Funeral services were held at the house by Rev M T Haw
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
John Hicks
Matilda Lee
Frank Slack
Missouri Hicks
Warren Corby
M. T. Haw
Central Business College Placement Also Promotes Home Study
The Central Business College reports pupils placed in positions including Sublette in Monroe Louisiana and Holt in Tacoma Washington with bookkeeping stenography and cashier roles. New students entered. information on a free home study course in bookkeeping shorthand or penmanship is offered to prepare for good positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Sublette
Conducting Business College
Monroe
Miss Bess
Steno, Schermerhorn Bros. Co
Kansas City
L. L. Holt
Sten
North Western Credit Ass
Tacoma, Wash
Lee Williams
Inter State Bank
Ed Mueller
Ass’t
Peoples’ Bank
Sedalia
A. E. Preston
Stillwell
Okla
Minnie Schwensen
Steno
Economy Hay Press Co
M. T. Armstrong
Bill
Burlington Railroad
Hannibal
Ww. A. Laster
Bookkeeper
Konawa
Claud Waite
Assi. Co
Clerhan Madison Co
Fredericktown
R. H. Dewar
Bookkeeper Lumber Co
Madison
Kan
Oscar Rhone
Nevada
L. D. Mathis
Bank
Potato on Horseback Race Promises July Fun at Jackson
Jackson plans a 4th of July potato race on horseback with five boys transferring twenty five potatoes across a 100 yard gap using long sticks. The event peaks as the last potato hopes to reach the far box without being struck off the pole by competitors. In other news John Gusche and a man named McGuire escaped Farmington asylum and were recaptured near Jackson, then moved to Whitewater before return to Farmington. Henry Blackwendt, earlier moved to Farmington, reportedly escaped and was recaptured.
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Jackson
John Gusche
McGuire
Farmington
Gowkel
Whitewater
Henry Blackwendt
Late Planted Crops and Market Reports From St Louis
Late planted crops face discouragement after floods and rains. Farmers urged to replant corn, sorghum, cowpeas and millet, with August sowing for rye and wheat. Market notes from St Louis Stock Market cover cattle, hogs, sheep prices, and outlook. Notice bans saloon sales to Primm trio. violators will face legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. B. Ellis
Sec. Board of Agriculture
St. . Louis
Ipta
Texas
National Live Stock Commission Company
Pocahontas Items Sparkle with Local Happenings
Weather hot and dry. Miss Carry Ruff visited friends in Jackson. Several locals went to Perryville to watch Caps play, a 3–2 visiting comeback. S. S. Bowman and wife visited Frank Starret in Neelys Landing to see the big water. A fall from a roof left R H Ruehling bruised but ok. Oak Ridge second team lost to Shawnee Creek 23–26. The Pocahontas Jolly Boys band hosts an ice cream supper June 27. Farmers report varied yields while others travel, repair homes, and visit kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Alexander
Grace Bowman
Lawrence Martin
Ruddle Hansel
Wittenberg
Perryville
Scnre
S. S. Bowman
Neelys Landing
Frank Starret
R. H. Ruehling
Theo. Vogel
Frolina
Oak Ridge
Shawnee Creek
Pocahontas ‘Jolly Boys
B. F
Sam Bowman
P. M. Hy. Puls
Appleton
Lena Walcher
St. Louis
Geissendoerfer
August Schoen
Lawn Party Hosted by Miss Midge Kurre at Mrs. Wolters Home
Miss Midge Kurre with sisters Mrs. Freda Wolters and Miss Flossie Kurre held a lawn party Monday evening at Mrs. Wolters home. Guests included Pauline Beekman Pearl Williams Elma Wolters Mabel Henderson Mildred Tristler Pheebe Limbaugh Grace Cracraft Grace McLain Zaida Gladish and Frankie Lusk. Attending men were Shannon Morgan Roy Taylor Harry Wagner Earl Williams Lawrence Wagner Harry Dormeyer Clinton Goyert and Joe Wolters. Sibley advertised soft drinks and ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midge Kurre
Freda Wolters
Miss Flossie
Kurre
Frankie Lusk
Shannon Morgan
Roy Taylor
Harry Wagner
Earl Williams
Lawrence Wagner
Harry Dormeyer
Clinton Goyert
Joe Wolters
Also Mentioned on This Page
McKendree Chapel
Jordan and
Cora Farris
Central Business College
William
Conrad
Edward Primm
Sarah FE
Prinan
Searce
Miss Carry Ruff
O. Conner
Mr. Latchaw
Fruitland
John Thompson
Bertha Putz
New Wils
Hy. W. Putz
Conner and Co
Phenix
Sibley
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