City News briefs and notices from Excelsior Springs and area
A garbled city page itemizes varying notices from Monument purchases to wanted child care by day or week at 1514 HB and East 11477. It notes visitors and residents in Excelsior Springs Mo, including Mrs. Katie Holman and Mrs. Etta Kenyon, plus a Pueblo Past Grand Master caller at the Sun office. The item lists sales ads, births, illnesses, travel to Houston and Chicago, and obituaries or family news involving Goode and Dixon, with social notes on weddings and church officials.
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10Th Street
Death notice for Wendell Lange Bacote
We sincerely thank all friends who assisted and sympathized at the death of our baby Wendell Lange Bacote on Friday May 35. Rev and Mrs W. W. Bacote. Mrs Lee Anna Shannon of Butte Montana visits relatives Mr and Mrs N C Crews 2624 Highland Ave this week. Shannon visits her mother Lizare Reynolds of Carrollton Missouri who has been ill but improving.
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Wendell Lange Bacote
Lee Anna Shannon
Butte, Mont
N.C. Crews
Highland Avenue
Shannon
Lizare Reynolds
Carrollton, Mo
A Class Initiation Planned by Eureka Royal Palace
The Eureka Royal Palace of the Order of Ancient Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem in Kansas City Mo orders a class of 300 within the next thirty days. General initiation is set for Saturday night June 0 at the hall at Independence and Forest avenues. Initiation team includes Col T Benton Robinson Son F A Turner Daughters Amanda Bond Mattie Barnes Lillian B Smith Sov Thomas Hawkins. Team starts at 8:40 p.m. and members are asked to take notice and govern themselves accordingly.
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Eureka Royal Palace
Order of Ancient Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem
Kansas City
Col. T. Benton. Robinson
F. A. Turner
Amanda Bond
Mattie Barnes
Lillian B. Smith
Sov Thomas Hawkins
Hall
Independence and
Forest Avenues
Card of Thanks and Obituary Notices for 1917
Card of thanks expresses gratitude from Emma Smith and Eugene Neal for floral offerings and sympathy after the death of Helen Clasay on April 8 1917. Also notes the death of W H Owens longtime Savoy Hotel head waiter, funeral at Allen Chapel under McKinley Lodge R F with Dr Thomas and Rev Williams officiating. many floral offerings observed.
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W. H. Owens
Savoy Hotel
Allen Chapel
McKinley Lodge
R. of
Thomas
W. C. Williams
Ebenezer
Colored men and women wanted in business
Wanted ad from Clover Leaf Casualty Co offering opportunities for growth in business with education and ambition. Promises potential income from 40 to 40 per month selling insurance as a side line. Contact J. J. Allen district manager at 1507 E. 18th St Bell, Bast 2766.
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Clover Leaf Casualty CO
J. J. Allen
Dist. Mgr
E. 18Th St. Bell
Sleep on Dear Mother We Miss You Still
Poignant death notice expresses mourning for a mother with lines of faith and comfort. Fell silent in grief yet the family vows eternal closeness. The notice lists Mrs. J. W. Mitchell and Mrs. B Crane as mourners and mentions daughters.
Local notes from Kansas City area residents and events
Community notices report residents improving illness and traveling to see relatives, church events, a funeral, home updates, and school awards. Names include Lucille Sims, Sam Ferguson, J T Gatewood, John W. Jones, Hertha Johnson, R F Nolan, J B E Wilson, R Leon Hilk, Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Nolan, Rev. D A Holmes, Miss Rebecca Johnson, Miss Gladys Carson, Miss Lulu Carson, John Butler Sr, Mrs A G Holder, Rev George McNeal, and students Beatrice Hughes and Godfrey Pleasant. Events cover funeral of John Butler Sr, bazaar at First AME church, anniversary of pastorate, Thanksgiving services, and a $10 Safety First prize at Stowe School.
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D. A. Holmes
Industrial School
Topeka
Kan
Gladys
Lulu Carson
Leavenworth
Kas
Eilogan
Jersey Avenue
Olt Kane
Stowe School
The
Street Railway Co
Beatrice Hughes
Godfrey Pleasant
Dunbar School
Thanks for kindnesses during mother’s sickness and death
A note from 2432 Vine Street thanks friends for kindnesses and for moral offerings as Julie Smith and others mourn, while Dr L L Shelton announces a three week absence visiting his ill father and parents.
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L. L. Shelton
Vine Street
In loving memory of a devoted mother Elizabeth Miles
In loving memory of our dear mother Mrs Elizabeth Miles who departed this life May 21 1910 One year has passed yet we feel her loss daily We will meet again dear mother and be happy some sweet day Anna Rubey James Kelley Daughter and son One of the delightful surprises of the past week was the marriage of Miss Charlotte Williams to Mr William Claybrooks at 2684 Highland Avenue They are members of Vine Street Baptist Church and will make their home with Mrs Williams Many friends extend best wishes for happiness and prosperity with a few troubles
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Elizabeth Miles
Anna Rubey
James Kelley
Charlotte Williams
Sallie Williams
Highland Avenue
William Claybrooks
Western Newspaper Union
Charlotte
Vine Street
Money to loan for lodgings home keepers
Short time money to loan to roominghouse keepers with reference. Property owners can obtain a loan through our agency and pay back weekly installments. If your house needs papering painting or repairing get a loan and put in repairs. Confidential service, Bell phone Grand 2303R.
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Bell Phone
Boy 13 Enlists In Private BE F Hannah Jr Claims Father
A 13 year old Springfield boy, BF Hannah Jr, enlisted at the Springfield recruiting station, went to Jefferson Barracks, then disappeared after his father secured his release. The father says the youth may join the army if needed despite age, while the boy later survived a separation and was believed to be a private in the Sixth Artillery at Douglas Arizona. The city of Joplin votes to buy Liberty Loan bonds, allocating 50 thousand dollars from city funds and lets departments use relief funds for additional purchases. A thunderstorm near Montgomery kills George Nelson’s barn hand Hol Wells, with Nelson injured but recovering. Emery Engle, 22, dies after beating a shotgun into his abdomen during a rage against his wife. Missouri proclaims Can Day to promote can collection for food cartridges and canning growth. Epworth League convention set for McCredie on June 19–20 led by H B McIntyre.
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Sixth Artillery
Douglas, Ariz
BE. F. Hinnah, Jr
BF. Hannah, Sr
Springfield
Hannah
Jefferson Barracks
Tylea
Missouri Bankers Elect Officers at St Joseph Meeting
Officers were elected at the Missouri Bankers Association closing session in St Joseph with W B Sanford of Springfield as president F T Hodgedon of Hannibal as vice president W L Buechle of Kansas City as treasurer W F F Kenvser of Sedalia as secretary and BE P Neef of Stilthia as assistant secretary.
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Missouri Bankers Elect
Missouri Bankers’ Association
St. Joseph
W. B. Sanford
Springfield
F. T. Hodgedon
Hannibal
W. L. Buechle
Kansas City
W. FF. Kenvser
Sedalin
BE. P. Neef
Seilithia
Three Farmers Killed Crossing Track North of Hannibal
Three farmers John Dowling Edward Carroll and James Ryan were killed instantly four miles north of Hannibal when struck by Burlington Passenger Train No. 15. They failed to hear the approaching train while crossing the track.
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John Dowling
Edward Carroll
James Ryan
Hannibal
Burlington
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Damascus fertile plain and its three rivers described
The fertile Damascus plain, about 30 miles in diameter, lies beside the Barada river, possibly the Abana of scripture. It is nourished by two additional streams, the Wady Helbon to the north and the Awa to the south, with both vying to be called the Pharpar of scripture.
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Damascus
Noticing It and Moving On Amid Odd Advice
A brief note reflects on accepting current circumstances and makes light of a boastful man whose efforts to change his appearance fail when he eats green persimmons. The line hints at self acceptance and humor without escalating into conflict.
Virtue as fragrance when crushed like odors cited by Bacon
A quotation reflects Francis Bacon’s view that virtue resembles precious odors, strongest when they are incensed or crushed, illustrating virtue’s resilience and potency in adversity. The line presents virtue as a noble quality revealed under pressure.
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Francis Bacon
When Wisdom Comes
A compact reflection on wisdom arriving with age, noting that true wisdom grows from looking backward over life’s experiences and lessons. The piece suggests aging sharpens understanding beyond mere years, highlighting retrospect as the source of insight.
Comrade of McKinley Dead in Hannibal at 111
John McGregor a member of the same Ohio company as President McKinley during the Civil War has died in Hannibal. He was 111 years old.
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McKinley
John McGregor
Ohio Company
Hannibal
Farris and Crimmina Indicted in Police Pay Bill Probe
Frank H. Farris of Rolla, a Democratic party power in the state legislature, and Ray Crimmina, former secretary of the Police Relief Association, were indicted by a St. Louis grand jury in a probe of funds raised to back a bill raising police pay. Indictments followed a lengthy statement to the grand jury by James Mackay, who claimed to act as a legislative agent for a prominent lawmaker. Farris denied knowledge of any fund and pledged to prove his innocence in court.
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Frank H. Farris
Rolla
Touke
Jist
Ray Crimmina
Police Relief Association
St. Boyle
Farris
St. Louie
John H. Moroney
Parris
Cumming
James Mackay
Grand
St. Louis
Varris
Iis
Clay County Bonds OKed for 16 Million Rock Road Plan
Clay County authorities won state supreme court approval to issue 16 million dollars in bonds for a 202 mile rock road linking Liberty to Excelsior Springs and towns including Smithville Holt Kearney and Missouri City with Kansas City. The plan faced legal challenges over constitutional debt limits and a mandamus sought to force bond registration. The Excelsior Springs Commercial Club cheered the ruling at a jubilation meeting. Neg negotiations with federal Hawes Law aid were opened. Also, Fulton minister's wife Mrs. Lurn Lee Scarborough 45 died at Fulton in the early morning.
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Clay County
State Supreme Court
Simrull
Liberty
Geck Roa
Excelsior Sprites
Smithville
Holt
Kearney
Missouri City
Kansas City
Minty Court
For
Mundnamus
George Hickmann
Lite
Commercial Club
Excelsior Springs
Supreme Courts
Sponkere
Clay County Court
Hawes
Bank of Lebanon Closed Under State Banking Control
The Bank of Lebanon with capital and surplus of 70000 was closed recently and a notice posted that the bank is in the hands of state bank commissioners.
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Bank of Lebanon
State Bank Commissioners
Bethany Lodge Votes $1000 to Liberty Loan
Miriam lodge No. 129 L O O F Bethany pledges $1000 to the Liberty loan marking the first subscription in the area.
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Miriam Lodge
Bethany
Missouri Press Association Meeting Highlights
Missouri newspaper men pledged to build sentiment for greater food production, support the wake of Wheberry bonds, and increase the strength of the army and navy during the Missouri Press Association session in Columbia.
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Wberry
Misktouri
Missouri Press Association
Columbia
Springfield Normal School Enlists Four Star Athletes
Coach A W Briggs leads four top athletes Horace Robbins Ralph Sheets Chester Cartwright and Finna Engleman to naval recruiting. The loss cripples Normal athletics next fall as many more join. Davis Heads Knights Templar. William K Davis of West Plains elected grand commander of Missouri Knights Templar at the conclave in Springfield and Columbia chosen for next convention. Centralia Plans Patriotic Day. Citizens meet to organize a patriotic demonstration in Centralia on June 5.
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Springfield Normal School
A. W. Briggs
Naval
Horace Robbins
Ralph Sheets
Chester Cartwright
Finna Engleman
Centralia
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City News
Rsh
W. Little
Katie Holman
Gyansaton, NL
Etta Kenyon
Excelsior Springs, Mo
8. P. Douglass
Pueblo, Colo
Sun
Mixes Coretta Kingsberry
Sapulpa
Oklo
Oak
Locust Street
Nellie BE
21St Street
Houston
Tex
J. W. Mitchell
24Th Street
Richard Berry
St. Louis Giants
Anna C. Taylor
Anna C. Goode
Heaman, Mo
J.L. Craw
M. E. Church of
Los Angeles
Calif
Western University
Sophia Jackson
East 14Th Street
Edward Boggs
East 10Th Street
Edna Theron
Clarence Ruby
Will H. Dixon
New York
Dearborn St
Chicago
Ben Thomas
Chicago University
Earl D. Thomas
Geo. C. Cole
Anne Cole Goode
Clover Leaf Insurance Company
Lincoln High School
Helen Clasay
Emma Smith
Eugene Neal
Bettle Jordan
God of Mercy
Crane
Kansas City, Kas
Zenobia Nelson
Lucille Sims
N. Old Street
Isl
Sam Ferguson
Freeman Avenue
IIL
J. TD. Gatewood
Winona Avenue
John W. Jones
Hertha Johnson
Winona
R. F. Nolan
Macon City
Mr. J. BE. Wilson
Lust Sunday
Las Vegas
New Mexico
R. Leon Hilk
Boonville, Mo
Greely Avenue
A. M. E. Church
Rebecca Johnson
Leatrice, Neb
John Butler, Sr
W. W. Ball
John Butler
A. G. Holder
Stewart Avenue
George McNeal
Metropolitan Church
Hey
Palper
Malekalhbo
Julie Smith
Minor Koutsoubas
Anna Fieldis-Blake
Josephine Jones
Joplin
Liberty Bonds
Police Department
Fire Department
Montgomery
Jibrinburg
George Nelson
Hol Wells
Nelson
Emery Engle
Missouri
Jewell Mayes
State Board of Agriculture
Epworth League
McCredie
H. B. McIntyre
Fulton
Mexico District
L. A. Todd
Woman
Elizabeth Rider
William Rider
Aurora
Hider
Rider
Greenville
Miss
Theodosia W. Valliant
Valliant
Missouri Supreme Court
Zachary Taylor
Plain of
Supreme Court
Lurn Lee Scarborough
W. L. Scarborough
Elurch
Lebanon
Grnory, Doin Srayergo
Kansas City, Mo
Peoples’ Drug Store
Bell East
Undertaker
C. J. Hentzen
L. J. Thomas
Harden Seed CO
Walnut St
Pathephone
Pathe
Grand Ave
sMoozy
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