Prominent Couple Weds In Southland Style Ceremony
The marriage of Miss Olga Evelyn Byrd to Mr Bates Holland McFarland occurred at the bride’s home in San Antonio Texas with no attendants due to the bride’s health. The couple will reside in El Paso andwere greeted by relatives from St Louis Cape Girardeau Austin Dallas and El Paso. The event featured lavish white and green decorations and a jasmine magnolia theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olga Evelyn Byrd
Bates Holland McFarland
Guenther St
San Antonio
Texas
Southland
A. R. Byrd
Missouri
el Paso
el Pago
J. H. Byrd
A. R. Byrd, Jr
St. Louis
L. B. Houck
Cape Girardeau
Happenings in Fruitland Report Busy Farmers and Rain
Some sickness reported but not serious. Farmers busy plowing corn, cutting wheat and hay, and sowing seeds. A good rain arrived Monday, timely for crops. No picnic planned in Fruitland on the fourth due to unspecified reasons.
Daues Named District Attorney and Assistant in federal district
Charley Daues of the Cape is appointed first assistant attorney in the federal district and will base his work in St. Louis. The home county honors him for his diligent service as prosecuting attorney, noting his duty and earned recognition from authorities and citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Daues
Cape
St. Louis
Charley
Daues
Moore and Pratte Barber Shop Opens by Grocery Store
The undersigned announce a new barber shop beside McAtee's grocery store and invite friends and customers to share patronage. They promise top quality work and express appreciation for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAtee’s
Moore & Pratte
Plainview items highlight farming notes and social hints
Our Plainview correspondent reports busy farmers hoeing corn cutting wheat and planting corn while women tend poultry and gardens. Local trouble with chicken raising is noted. A children’s day service at Rock Hill is invited for next Sunday with baskets to bring. Ellis Wissman buys a new buggy hinting at future events and possible nearby weddings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Hill
Ellis Wissman
Burfordville News Highlights Local Happenings
Burfordville residents report busy harvest as farmers gather wheat. Visitors Lucey and Carlen Clip pard came through town last week. W S Allen sold his restaurant building to S Noce. Ora Proffer hosted a well attended ball on Saturday night June 1th. Will Phelps of near town went to Kentucky to sell pictures. Roland Fullenwider was on the sick list. Dennis Slinkard is painting a house for John Lively. Wall Estes of De Soto visits Hez Estes this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Phelps
Kentucky
Roland Fullenwider
Dennis Slinkard
John Lively
Gravel Road Toll Confusion Stirs Public in State Supreme Court
A Missouri notice clarifies that the Gravel Road Company may continue toll collection under Circuit Court order until the Supreme Court issues a final ruling. It warns riders to keep paying toll and states the company will pursue civil and criminal action for violations. The notice also hints at continuing education spending by teachers if road ownership shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Cape Girardeau & Jackson Gravel Road Company
Circuit Court
St. Francois County
Circuit Court of
Real estate transfers listed for Cape Girardeau and area
David A. Glenn and wife sell lot 19 in block 7 Goboney's addition Cape Girardeau for 1400 dollars. James A. Rau sells 60 acres in section 16 township 13 range 13 to Edward J. Gross for 1800 dollars. Norah Young sells lots 18 and 19 block 3 Allen ville to Daisy Youn for 1 dollar. David C. Hilderbrand and wife sell 3.6 acres in section 5 township 33 range 11 to Adam F. Friese for 830 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David A. Glenn
Emma Upton
Goboney
Cape Girardeau
James A. Rau
Edward J. Gross
Norah Young
Daisy Youn
Allenville
David C. Hilderbrand
Adam F. Friese
School Teachers Are Underpaid Chronicle
The weary teacher rests after a long term of eight months of labor. Many people assume common school teachers earn from 25 to 40 dollars monthly and should become wealthy quickly. A teacher is expected to be well dressed at all times, a costly responsibility.
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Board of Education and Directors
Lime and Quarry Company Reorganizes and Plans Growth
The Jackson Lime and Quarry Company elected a new board and J. H. Poe as manager. They aim to harvest abundant local rock for lime and building, address kiln access, and possibly build another kiln this fall. The editorial notes editor E P Caruthers won a libel suit in Cape Girardeau, with two more suits pending, and defends press freedom against slander claims in Southeast Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackon Lime and Quarry Company
J. H. Poe
Busness
Poe
Jackson
Sweet Pea Fair Draws Strong Attendance
The Sweet Pea Exhibition hosted by the Baptist church ladies on Tuesday and Wednesday drew good crowds and saw success in all events. The Tittle Folka concert featured prizes for top performers with Lilbourn Holley winning best day singer and Maggie McNeely best girl singer. A ball and bar prize went to a boy and a doll to a girl. the old folks spelling match impressed. Premium lists for sweet peas will be provided next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Tittle Folka Oon
Lilbourn Holley
Maggie McNeely
Circuit Court In Session This Week
The special term of court held Tuesday by Judge Davis of Saline county tried several cases. The Gravel Road cases were quashed, costing the county, and a new case against the company for obstructing the highway with toll gates is expected under the new law. The divorce case of C J Miller was dissolved due to irregular publication. The state case against Geo Bienline for selling liquor to Walton Limbaugh rose and fell with a hung jury 9 to 3 in favor of acquittal. postponed to August. Sam Peterman was fined for running a gambling house as outcomes favored Miller ville. Local sports stars Joe Meyer and Emory Fulbright led. Population notes: Mrs H J Ramsey celebrated a birthday with her twin sister in Oak Ridge. Albert Kiping visited from the Cape. fishing reports scarce. Independence Day celebrations planned with three picnics by Lutheran and Methodist churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Saline County
Alexander
C. J. Miller
Geo. Bienline
Walton Limbaugh
Edw. D. Hays
Young Limbaugh
Sam Peterman
Marriage Licenses Issued for Four Couples
Roy Hewett and Lula Blancet, William Franz and Mary Beaudeau, Edward Copmann and Emma Maag, Robert Huttmann and Donnie McEwing were issued marriage licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hewett
Lula Blancet
William Franz
Mary Beaudeau
Edward Copmann
Emma Maag
Robert Huttmann
Donnie McEwing
Pemiscot Alfalfa Farm Investment Plans
Judge J B Miller of Jackson Mo spent two days in town visiting his Pemiscot county land purchase. He plans a large work force to develop the tract for cultivation by next season and aims to put the entire property into alfalfa soon. Hayti Argus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Miller
Jackson
Pemiscot County
Hayti Argus
Tilsit Local News Notes Health and Ball Game
Tilsit and nearby report good health overall with Mr. We C Ruder recovering slowly. Wheat cutting continues as farmers work. A Sunday ball game drew a large crowd, the Tilsit White Sox leading the I XLs of Millerville until the ninth inning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruder
Tilsit White Sox
I Xl's
Millerville
Tilsit
Present Day A Perilous One
A historical note laments modern life as full of dangers from streetcars and elevators to fires, floods and epidemics. It argues accidents are increasingly common amid rapid transport, crowded cities, and busy schedules, urging caution and gratitude for providence.
Commission Given to Jackson Boys
Governor Polk last Saturday hovered commissions in the National Guard of Missouri for Jackson Military Academy graduates. Fred Powell Frank Peenwick Walter N Holly Walter Beard Roy Pirtle Vera Taylor and Lewis Patterson will rank as brevet second lieutenants with rank from June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
National Guard of
Missouri
Fred Powell
Frank Peenwick
Walter N. Holly
Walter Beard
Roy Pirtle
Vera Taylor
Lewis Patterson
Jackson Military Academy
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O. E. Byrd
Fruitland
Carl McNeely
Pneumona
Dr. Querry
C. P. Mathew
Herman Vogel
Cape Republican
Houck
O. K. Scribbler
Plainview
Burfordville
Mr. Ora Proffer
Wall Estes
de Soto
Hez Estes
Gravel Road Company
the Herald
Ediotr
E .P. Caruthers
Dunklin Democrat
Common Pleas Court
Stoddard
Caruthers
United States
Sikeseton Herald
Judge Davis
Riley
Tilsit Boys
Joe Meyer
Emory Fulbright
H. J. Ramsey
Oak Ridge
Swan
Albert Kiping
Luthren
Jena
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