A Pretty War Story From Oak Grove Veterans
A veteran’s war reminiscence recalls love of mother and old home as Confederate troops under Price and Marmaduke clash with Union forces. The narrator describes marching through prairies, the fierce rear-guard fighting near Lexington and Wentonia, and a brave stand by Shelby’s brigade and Col. Billott.
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Price Camp
Oak Grove
George Ab, Campbell
Republic
Toland
Price
Missouri
Lexington
Mestead
Chapel Hill
Jackson Bury
Ipad Happy Homes
Pleasant Mt
Sharps
Marmaduke
Bn. “Cabel
Scarab
Shay
Rey Columtia
Shelby
Mime Creek
Col
Billott
Co. I
James Hedges
Wm. Price
Hedges
Col. Jackman
Wentonia
Gen. Price
Elliott
Irvin
Ogr
Second
Colorado Cavalry
Colorado Brigade
Colorado
Wwe
Amr Jlapie
Railroad Assessments in Missouri and Neighboring States
A historical analysis by Sam B. Cook comparing Missouri railroad assessments with those in Illinois, Iowa, and Kansas. The piece argues Democratic control raised valuations, contrasts with Republican periods, and cites per mile figures for lines like Burlington and Wabash to illustrate alleged favoritism and tax implications. It highlights state-by-state per mile values and notes shifts in street railway assessments in St. Louis.
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Sam B. Cook
Missouri
Tlingit
Iowa
Kansas
Sys
Democratic Party
Missouri Pacific
Watssh
Burlington
Rock Island
Frisco
Santa Fe
Chicago & Alton
Bern
Wakinie
Missouri Aimenes
Missouri ‘Aweases
Kansua
Mimouri
Democratic Board Assesses St Louis Street Railways High
A Democratic state board of equalization taxes the St Louis street railways at more than 200 percent higher than the Republican city officials, highlighting a sharp tax differential between parties.
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State Board
St. Louis
City of
Democratic State Board of Equalization
County Reading Circle meets in Odessa this April
The Lafayette County Reading Circle will meet in Odessa on Saturday April 12. The program includes Practical Nature Study with talks by Miss Bertha McElroy and Miss Ursula Branch, a literature section featuring The Bunker Hill Monument Oration, Self Reliance, and The Merchant of Venice, and discussions led by several members. All members are urged to come prepared to discuss all listed topics. Jos Kuwemas is president and C A Paivurns secretary.
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County Reading Circle
Lafayette County Reading Circle
Odessa
Bertha McElroy
Ursula Branch
Maggie M. Spears
J. M Williamson
L. J. Mitchell
W. C. Sebring
Mary Bryan
Mary McClelland
Mise Ethel Dawson
Jos. Kuwemas
Pres
C. A. Paivurrs
Citizens Ticket Wins Hig Winsville Local Election
The Citizens ticket secured victory in Hig Winsville on Tuesday with majorities from 16 to 167. Elected officials include Mayor Daniel Hoefer over E. W. Holland by 167, Police Judge G. W. Jackson over H. Y. Plattenberg by 119, Marshal John Fortner over Will Mount by 132, Collector W. W. Hutchason over R. Williamson by 121, Assessor Jos. W. Layne over William Boneh by 117, Alderman Fred Newman first ward over M. Breckenridge by 20, Alderman J. To. Wilks second ward over Goo. T. Payne by 16, Alderman Otto Korthanks third ward over Alonzo Barnes by 48, and Geo A. Chambling with Sam J. Kleinschmidt elected to the school board.
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Citizens
Higwinsville
Daniel Hoefer
E. W. Holland
G. W. Jackson
H. Y. Plattenberg
John Fortner
Mmarshal
Will Mount
W. W. Hutchason
R. Williamson
Jos. W. Layne
William Boneh
Fred Newman
M. Breckenridge
J. To. Wilks
Goo. T. Payne
Otto Korthanks
Alonzo Barnes
Birthday Supper and Theatre for Morrison Twins
Mrs John Morrison hosted a birthday supper Wednesday evening inviting many of their little friends. After the meal a box party at the New Grind followed, described as a royal occasion for the children who enjoyed both supper and theatre in a mild way.
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John Morrison
Elizabeth
William
Morrison
Thirteen Directors Elected for Lexing poo Building and Loan
Thirteen directors for the Lexing poo Building and Loan association were elected on Tuesday this week at follages listing WG McCaustand T i Bindon Charles W Loomis George Hutchison Louis Graiz Walter B Waddell J R Moorehead August Egle Joseph L Long Henry Sinner Sane OQ Rays Albert Winkler and J G Crenshaw.
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Leeter
Lexingpoo Building and Loin Association
Follages
WG. McCaustand
T. i Bindon
Charles W. Loomis
George Hutchison
Louis Graiz
Walter B. Waddell
J. R Moorehead
Egle
Josep L. Long
Henry Sinner
Sane OQ
Rays
Albert Winkler
J. G Crenshaw
School election reelects B. T. John and George Venable directors
At the annual school election held Tuesday Mesars B. T. John and George P. Venable were reelected directors. The tax levy referendum passed 15 to 2. Sixteen voters favored no county supervision while 68 opposed.
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Mesars
B. T. John
George P. Venable
Elks and W M A Baseball Game at Academy Campus
An interesting baseball game will be played at the academy campus Monday afternoon between the Elks and the W M A. Proceeds go to the exchequer of the Elks for the benefit of that lodge. The event should attract a large attendance.
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Academy
The
Elks
W.M. A
Annual Stallion Show In Lafayette County
The annual stallion show is scheduled for next Monday in Lafayette County at Leshignon. Attendance is expected high and the event promises interest for horse owners. A notable joke in this section references Connor of Kansas City.
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Lafayecte County
Leshignon
Connor
Kansas City
Was It The Mayflower In Doubt The Iconoclast
A Boston Transcripts excerpt discusses whether the Mayflower carried the Pilgrims, noting Brad ford’s lack of ship name in his narrative. It cites Blaxland’s Mayflower Essays and quotes Ford’s sparse voyage details, including two ships and later Maymouth, with meager vessel records and a split voyage.
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E. J. Carpenter
Boston Transcripts
Bradford
Plymouth
London
Southampton
Bing
Reinolds
Jones
Dartmouth
Maymouth
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Old Homestead
Illinois
Secretary OF State
TiMneis
Towa
Ther Democratic
Htcago & Alton
Finos
Chicago
Alton
Tllinois
Thi State
Ineal
State Board of Equalization
Afterall
Bunker Hill Monument
Geo, A. Chambling and
Sam J. Kleinschmidt
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