Cape Fair Grandest Ever Livestock Show Highlighted by Prizes
After rain relented, Cape Girardeau county fair concluded with standout races and livestock displays. County entries earned top awards across stallions, mares, geldings, cattle, calves, and roadsters, with multiple entrants from Local Farms like Schaile, Klugharts, Estes, Green, and Wallace receiving first or second places.
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J. H. Bates
W. FP. Schade
W. PL Schaile
W. J. Seagraves
Jake Klugharts
Tiraty
J. M. Smmith
Finder
Tope
Jake Wkligharts
L. ©. Crites
J. Wells
G. B. Selbert
W. (. Fullenwelder
Old Soldier Dies Prominent Cape Girardeau Resident
August Blerwith, noted Cape Girardeau citizen, died Monday night. Born in Holland on January 23, 1843, he came to the United States and settled in Cape Girardeau, living there fifty years. A Civil War veteran, he served four years as a first lieutenant under General Lines at Wilson’s Creek. After the war he manufactured cigars and held multiple county offices including sheriff and postmaster. He belonged to the Elks and the G A R, both aiding at his funeral on Wednesday afternoon.
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August Blerwith
Cape
Holland
Germany
Cape Girardeau
Wilson Creek
The
Elks
Auto spooks horse. buggy overturns near Whitaker home
J W Probst of near Whitewater and two other men driving a young Democratic horse to Cape fair were jolted when an approaching automobile frightened the horse. The buggy overturned spilling the men, ending their political talk. A farmer asked what happened and they replied matter hell an automobile.
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J. W. Probst
Whitewater
Whitaker
Missouri Teachers Convene in Cape Girardeau
The Southeast Missouri Teachers Association will meet in Cape Girardeau from October 27 to 28 29. Cape citizens plan to host a festive event for the visitors with rail excursion rates available on all railroads.
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Southeast Missouri Teachers’ Association
Cape Girardeau
Swanger Addresses Jackson Audience On State Progress
Hon John E Swanger former Secretary of State addressed a large Jackson crowd at the courthouse on Monday afternoon. He praised renewed ties with the people and thanked supporters from the 1908 election, urging continuation of Missouri progress under the Mysterious Stranger. United States Marshal Edward Regenhardt spoke urging voters to back the ticket.
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John E. Swanger
Court House
Jackson
Swanger
Missouri
United States
Edw. F. Regenhardt
Mr. Swanger
Illustrated lecture at Baptist church Friday night
An illustrated lecture under the direction of the Christian Lantern Slide and Lecture Bureau will be given Friday night October 14 at the Baptist church. It is billed as one of the best lectures of the entire series.
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Christian Lantern Slide and
the Baptist Church
Women of Westminster Plan Weekly Scrap Paper Drive
The Westminster society met last Thursday with Miss Bernice Williams to organize weekly scrap paper collection from all citizens. Attendees included Misses Armstrong Med ley Litzelfelner Kurre and McFarlane and Mesdames Gockel Jr and Kent Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminister Society
Bernice Williams
Armstrong
Medley
Litzelfelner
Kurre
McFarlane
Mesdames Gockel, Jr
Kent Wilson
Local marriage license granted, later returned unused
A marriage license was issued last week to a county couple but was returned Monday unused. A letter with them said they had decided to remain single for a while longer. The notice raises curiosity about the identities and reasons behind the decision.
Boys Football Trip to Marble Hill and School Fair Dismissal
The notes report boys traveling to Marble Hill for a football game on Friday and Friday dismissal for the fair. Girls begin basketball practice. A sanitary drinking fountain has been installed at the school.
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Marble Hill
Vilas Tooke Returns to City After Six Year Gap
Vilas Tooke, formerly of this city, arrived Friday from Spokane Washington with his family. This is his first visit in six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vilas Tooke
Spokane
Wash
Rev Clarence Burton Transfer Prompts Strong Local Farewell
Rev Clarence Burton, recently moved from Poplar Bluff First M E Church South, will relocate to Jackson next week and preach there briefly before coordinating shipment of belongings. The Poplar Bluff Ministers Alliance issued resolutions praising his fellowship and urging cordial reception in Jackson, hoping for continued cooperation in religious and civic work and blessings from God.
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Clarence Burton
First M. E. Church
South
Jackson
Alliance
Poplar Bluff
Burton
M.ek
Poplar Blatt
al Jumece
Jesus Christ
Brother Horton
Baker
J. J. Pruitt
Cape Commercial club hosts visiting lawyers smoker
Monday night the Cape Commercial club hosted a smoker for visiting lawyers and Federal court members. The event drew local members and was described as a lively gathering in Cape.
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Cape
Splendid 655 Acre Farm Near Jackson City Limits
A prime 655 acre farm adjoining Jackson Missouri with house two barns three perpetual springs year round running water two orchards and a grape arbor and more small fruits ten minutes from the city center good title abstract up to date owner relocating to St Louis selling the cream of the J W Fulenwider farm at a reasonable figure apply to Mrs J W Fulenwider Jackson Mo Box 24 42-49.
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Jackson
St. Louis
J. W. Fulenwider
W. C. T. U. Holds Special Meeting at Presbyterian Church
The W. C. T. U. will hold a special meeting this afternoon in the prayer room of the Presbyterian church at 2:00. Members are urged to attend as important business will come before the gathering.
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Presbyterian Church
Cape hot houses open for business with cut flowers available
The Cape hot houses are open and ready for business. You can order your cut flowers from there.
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Cape
Doctor Asop to Resume Practice in City Return
Dr C V Asop who spent the summer away from the city will return Wednesday October 19 to resume his medical practice.
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C. V. Asop
Perryville trounces Jackson in series finale
Perryville blanks Jackson 4 to 1 to clinch the three game set. Pitchers F Caldwell and Davis faltered for Jackson while A Caldwell fanned eight in relief. Lineups: Jackson Metze and Hines lead off. Perryville Reddeck and Mercier spark offense. Final score 4 to 1 with Perryville steady after early Jackson misses.
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Perryville Blues
Jackson
Perryvillians
F. Caldwell
Davis
A. Caldwell
Jackson—Metze
E. Caldwell
Hines
Spradling
Stickler
Smith
P. Perryville
Reddeck
Mercier
Griebel
Russell
White
P. Killen
Tucker
Neuhaus
Collier
Snider for Twenty-eighth Circuit Judge in Cape Girardeau
The Republican nominee, born March 7 1860 on a Cape Girardeau farm, educated at Millerville High School Southeast Missouri Normal School and Missouri State University Law class of 1885, has 25 years practice in Jackson. He served as Cape Girardeau prosecutor eight years and as judge of the Cape Girardeau Court of Common Pleas four years. A well prepared, unbiased jurist with up-to-date library, he aims to fill the circuit bench creditably in a non political race.
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Cape Girardeau County
Millerville
Southeast Missouri Normal School
Cape Girardeau
Law Department
Missouri State University
Jackson
Snider
Harry Wagner Takes Boiler Plant Post in Kewanee
Harry Wagner left last Friday for Kewanee Indiana where he has accepted a position as boiler room operator at the large plant. He will report shortly and begin duties as scheduled, bringing with him years of practical experience in mechanical maintenance.
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Harry Wagner
Kewanee, Inl
Aged Citizen A. A. Goodman Dies After Illness
Aged citizen A. A. Goodman of near Fruitland died Sunday morning from chronic heart trouble and was interred at Pleasant Hill cemetery Monday. A native of Rowan County North Carolina, he was 69 years old and had lived in the county for over 40 years. He is survived by his son William and daughter Elizabeth, three brothers, and one sister. The community extends sympathy.
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A. A. Goodman
Fruitland
Pleasant Hill
Mr. Goodman
Rowan County
North Carolina
William
Elizabeth
Gun Club Debuts New Automatic Trap At Shoot
The gun club posted scores last Friday with Putz 17 Miller 20 Milde 17 Wagner Jr 10 Russell 16 Voges 17 and Wagner 23. This marked their first debut with the new automatic trap. Tuesday’s shoot was poor due to a malfunction in part of the trap mechanism.
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Putz
Miller
Milde
Wagner, Jr
Russell
Voges
Wagner
Farmers Institute and Corn Show Due This Week
Preparations are underway for the Farmers Institute and Corn Show to be held October 31 and November 2 and 3. The premium list is nearly complete and every farm department will have a chance at prizes. Lecturers from the State University and other farming experts will attend. A fuller notice will follow next week.
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Farmers’ Institute
The
State University
Three Die In Flood While Returning From Dance
Frank McGhee and two Misses Franklin sisters of Lithium Perry county lost their lives last Wednesday morning in a flood while returning from a St Mary's dance. Their buggy was overturned by a swollen creek between St Mary's and Lithium, throwing them into swift water and drowning all three.
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Frank McGhee
Franklin
Lithium
Perry County
St. Mary's
Barber a Bigamist in Cape Town Case
Barber Tony Sefried abandoned his Cape wife with no funds for board or support prompting a complaint to Prosecuting Attorney H E Alexander. He was arrested in Sikeston and brought to the city, jailed. His other wife in Illinois is alleged, the wife expresses love despite fault.
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Tony Sefried
Cape
H.E. Alexander
Ilinois
Alexander
Sikeston
Wifey No. 2
Couple Married in City Home Ceremony for Hunt and Illers
Tom Hunt and Miss Nona Illers were united in marriage last Thursday afternoon at the bride's home. A luncheon followed the ceremony. The couple departed that night for Springfield, Missouri, where they will reside.
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Tom Hunt
Cape Federal Building Dedication Attracts Wide Attendance
A large crowd gathered in the Cape Girardeau federal courthouse to mark the dedication of the new building completed earlier this spring at about 100000 dollars. Local officials and legal figures including J R Kelso and Hon. T D Hines spoke on the occasion, noting the shift toward federal courts and offering historical context. The public was allowed to tour the courtroom from 7 to 8 p m.
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Cape Federal
W. H. Miller
R. Kelso
T. D. Hines
Jackson
Blackstone
Londes H. Davis
Cape Girardeau
Houts
J. P. Dyer
Supreme Court
Vanished Vision
I. W. Albrecht sold his recently purchased automobile Saturday to Walter Black after failing to enjoy the “joy-wagon.”
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I. W. Albrecht
Walter Black
Albrecht
Revival to Open at First Baptist Church
State evangelist Reverend Francis Taylor will start a revival at First Baptist on November 20 with Georgia singer Mr. Jecks assisting.
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Francis Taylor
First Baptist Church
Jecks
Georgia
Notice to breeders for fall season of 1910
Notice invites breeders to bring mares for a fall season lasting thirty days from October 15 to November 16, 1910, under W. F. Schade. The message emphasizes a fall colt opportunity and calls breeders to participate.
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W. F. Schade
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cape Fair
Old Sol
A. J. Howard
W. C. Hope
Ram—Mantz Bros
McCreary
Flocksherp
J. S. McCreary
Mantz, Bros
W. FF. Schade
Buck Bros
Walter Hutson
L. W. Lehmidt
Roadster
J. PF. Rolibards
Thebes
G. P. Morton
John Swanger
Rev. Burton
Peterman
John A. Snider
Gun Club
Farmers’ Institute and Corn Show
Barber A Bigamist
Sam
Federal
Court
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