Local Notes and Social Roundup Across McDonald County
Local items recount social visits and visitors from Chicago to McDonald County. Names include Mrs Dill Beat, Mr and Mrs Pitts, Rev. Bergram, and Miss Nora Fox visiting relatives. several trips to Kansas City, Chicago, St Louis, and nearby towns. church, harvest feast, and school events noted. council contracting stone crosswalks and court case involving John Ollie and John Gresham. job openings announced at Jasper High School and a cannery-like call for help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Jewitt
Jeseiv Buecker
Jullia
Aecross Helle
First Street
Jobn Ollie
Juellon Dodd
John Greeham
bin Na Wayon
Gresham
Fy Fox
Willis
Kansas
Frank Beal
Fox
Rex Wins In Jury Verdict Over Mare Sale Dispute
A Jefferson County court action centered on a fanwine horse trial involving Hon. RK L Moore and Treasure Rew. The jury found for the defendant after testimony on ownership and sale terms. Witnesses described the mare as gentle, with debate over whether the plaintiff properly owned and transferred title. The case concluded with no appeal filed, and attendees noted the proceedings focused on legality rather than personal conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hon
L. Moore
Wappert
Kez
Moore
Ree
W. Muartio
BN. Vanlool Mdre
Ajeruag
Braak Trace
Chenu
Invia Mrondhors
W. H. Hindge
Julia Young
Mar
Alegre
del Campbell
Mr. Moore
Daffer Sells Draying Business to Corter
Daffer has sold his draying business to H W Corter who will take charge in a few days. Win Peterson, who has been operating the wagon for Mr Daffer, has joined the McCormick Chrowery Co at Cary Thaye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daffer
H.W. Corter
Win. Peterson
McCormick Chrowery Co
Carythaye
J. P. Laie
Bloomington
The Baptist Meetings Continue At The Baptist Church
The Baptist meetings proceed with good attendance and rising interest at the church. By last night there had been no additions to the congregation. The page advertises heating dishes and sodas, and promotes Donedorff's store with building materials and lumber offered by 0.6 Lumber Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Wolf Hdwe Co Notice to settle debts by Sept 1 1906
Notice asks all indebted persons to call and settle accounts before September 1 1906 as all balances must be closed. Signed Wolf Hardware Company.
Wettest July on record and local events noted
The month of July brought record rainfall across parts of the region, totaling around MT inches with heavy downpours on the 20th causing river flooding and property damage. A stretch of unusually hot nights and higher temperatures marked the period, alongside limited cooler days. Local social highlights include a young people’s gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Win. Gresham, with many attendees and refreshments, plus a report on the Jasper team’s road trip to Golden City and a public sale advertisement by H.G. Griffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byres
Joly
Bradley Metcalf Shoes and tonic ad notices
Indebted readers are urged to call and settle at once. Bradley Metcalf Shoes are advertised as fitting and lasting, with Turton’s selling the goods. A testimonial from Mary Walters of Columbus praises Electric Bitters for chronic stomach and liver troubles, claiming full recovery after use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley-Metcalf
Stratton’s
Mary I. Walters
HO St Clair Ave
Columbus
Wobls Bros
Woman Hobo Found Near Freight Train Camp
A disordered report describes a woman found near a freight train camp heading toward Carth. The piece mentions inquiries from Columbus, Kansas, and other towns, with mention of investigators locating the site and assessing the situation in a rural area as evening approached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Partles
Carth
Thuredig
Dremedd
Apokon
Prin Maat
Columbus
Kageas
Drake
Mrdacety
Uline
Lightning Claims Farm Security and Property Loss
A damaged local notice details a lightning incident causing the destruction of a farm and insurance considerations. It lists several named individuals and properties, including Farnverd and Dryden farm interests, with mentions of insurance values and ownership details. The fragmentary text references a secretary FA Awationy and multiple names, indicating claims and payout discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awationy
Farnverd
Matdallosara
Arthur Wot
Sheilan Tollship
Methendon
Wein Cirire
Dryden
Raloind
Invorance
The Colored Lady Cigar Noted in Dear Dorf Ad
An advertisement praises The Colored Lady cigar as a fine smoke to enjoy after dinner in Dear Dorduff area, signaling a local tobacco product promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deardorff
Temperance Column Misreads Political Strength of Prohibition
A fragmented excerpt discusses the perceived political power of prohibition in the United States. The garbled text references temperance themes, mentions related figures and places, and hints at social tensions around prohibition and gender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Seabees
Olink
Seten
Bandeyoe
Fragmented OCR shows garbled text and names
A damaged OCR passage includes scattered names and phrases about people and places. Readable portions mention possible events, dates, and locations, but the overall meaning is unclear. The text appears to be a corrupted newspaper fragment with multiple misspellings and missing context.
Fragmentary Notes From An Odd Local Page
A garbled OCR fragment mentions people or names Baxter Spritge Krunon and Borda Rowan Ld, with unclear actions or dates. Widespread unreadable phrases scatter about wives, post, price, and a duet reference. The text lacks a coherent event or identifiable facts suitable for a fuller summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borda Rowan Ld
Partnership tensions and boardroom shakeup amid new plans
A fragmented note outlines strained partnerships and leadership shifts affecting a major project. Individuals named in the text signal a reshuffle as strategic goals evolve, with timing hints toward a forthcoming decision and potential reorganization within the group.
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Walinew
Lawron
Joyce & Lee
G. Knots
Dawid
Muott
Thine City
DG Lanter Co
Mra Jou
Fingdip Webb City
Kansan
Dickwon
Allon
Mr. Ud Sire
Chas. Whiterlawl
Nora Fox
Carl Powesion Yulients
Lou Pitts
Chicago
Mew
Foc. Pitts
Bergram
Clyde Wallac
Bourousie
Mrs Wuailsr
Mir
Hi Hesdraels
Migese Litealn Coptley
Nellie Hyler
Ouwoyo Kune
Farine
Bou” Burkert
Leslie Jowitt
Yates Center
Hans
John Hinamon
Mive
Mayte
St. Louis
Mr. Hinnamon
Ohio
Micuel May McGilvray
Mamiearp
Lamar
Mrwj.c. Harlue
Mise McGilvray
Globe
Ape
Jasper High Vobool
Jupiter
Feood
Roworyoe
Vo Sae
Flos Young
Jonsoy
Cory Aypoud Wepes and
Weet
Double Barnoas
Laquireal de Lies
Ant
John Rex
Mim
A Norte
Ne. W
Crow
Linn Amn
Aire
Lillie Crowl
MM. B. Jonnr
Flora Campbell
Doris Tilwan
Rose del Tillman
Tree Strattoo
Nelile Hughes
Gladys Shoelines
Faita Bowers
Edna Linn
Roy Ald
Leo Bowers
Veron Molaslin
Glua Holmes
Leland
Merio Crow
Chas Sith
Stith
McStith
Harte Buerge
Leiss
South Main Street
Tivk
Oncar Simmons
Mr. Buerge
the Baptist Meetings
Donedorff
Lumber Co
Wolf Hdw. Co
Recond
Athir
Mee
Win
Greshauy
Mipowa Tolaie Mawr
Bottie Milton Mavile MyQuillen
Goartite Sdvereall
Gerth Chwinges Ciro Ow
Willette Quin
Lanthie Ceings
Stellh Pitterun
Flite Patteroin
May Sanford
Mintle Sanford
Maynemane
Fila Notund
Pearl King
Nitin Pray
Levtiray
Bennie Stebier
Kivia Sealth
Lis Dash
del Rowe
Zeb Pattersen
Roycon Patteren
Carl Shoopwsleer
Arlin Hupkett
Hallie Ward
Jim Kinesil
Golden City Lead
Golden City
Goldquites
Jaspers
Jasperians
Seldon
Hicks
Basman
H.G. Giriflo
Jublic
Aiko
Junior Union
Oneta
Anca
May de Lasane
Farmici
Temperance Column
Valish
Jariee Webb
Alfiebien
Meaai
Thre Baxter
Krunon
Eric
Wolf Hardware Co
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