Local Briefs Mention Visits and Business
Mrs James E Mellenry of Jefferson City arrives Friday evening to visit sister Mrs T M Cobb. Keith and William Anell went to Higginsville on legal business. Several local residents favor Bucs Laxative products for colds and coughs sold by C W Loomis. Frank Groves and Mrs Nicholson visit Kansas City relatives. Levy Bullard returns from KC. William Groves resigns from Southwest National Bank to work for Bank of Commerce in Tuba Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Mellenry
Jefferson City
T. M. Cobb
Keith
William Anell
Higginsville
C. W. Loomis
M. J. Patterson
Kansas City
Frank Groves
D. P. Groves
Robert Nicholson
Levy Bullard
James Hutchinson
H. Wilcoxon
Joseph McDermott
William Groves
Southwest National Bank of Kansas City
Tuba
Oklahoma
Bank of Commerce
the Noyes and
Con
Nigginsville
Geo. Odell
Bessie Batherton
Freeman Alford
Dr. Shoop
Ene
Jos. L. Long
Kennedy
George Weis, Jr
Columbia
F. L. Carter
W. C. Coss
St. Laws
Phillip Marshall
Mabel Coss
Phillip Keller
Chicago
C. O. Crawford
Ben Gratz
Katherine Wilson
Warrensburg
S. N. Wilson
Ed Long
W. Loomis
Nellie Marshall
Warsaw
P. G. Butler
Capt
F. A
E. H. Griswold
Peru
Indiana
W. G. McCausland
Helen Potter
Newton Potter
Inez
Ida Walker
Mary Cavanaugh
Mary
Richard
Independence
Lexington
Gus Haerle
H. W. McNeel
C. L. Glasscock
Wellington
Odd Fellows’ Hall
George Trail
D. T. Bogie
St. Louis
William TH. Waddell
Sam, Barnett
W. H. Chiles
E. W. Mellencamp
Sarah J. Tevis
Janie Fulkerson
Fulton
Worms in babies and home remedies from 19th century ad
An old advertisement warns that babies may suffer from worms and urges prevention with White's Cream Vermifuge to expel worms. It touts the product as a cure, priced 25 cents per bottle, sold by Crenshaw and Young, and mentions DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills and Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve. The notice also records Mr. and Mrs. Bute Drummond spending Sunday in Wellington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crenshaw and Young
DeWitt
Local notices and ads mention tonics and visits
An assortment of items includes Ballard's Snow Liniment promises relief for rheumatic stiffness, Dr Shoop's Health Coffee touted as a quick substitute with no coffee, and Dr King's New Life Pills praised for curing indigestion and related ailments. Social news notes visits by Crenshaw, Young, and others, births, and university travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Crenshaw and Young
B. F
N. C
Dr. King
Crenshaw & Young's
In Honor of Mrs Turpin Chocolate Party Attended
A Friday afternoon chocolate party hosted by Mrs Richard Field honored Mrs Rees Turpin of Kansas City. The event featured roses and chrysanthemums, candlelight, and a cordial welcome in the parlor before guests moved to the dining room for confections served by Miss Evans and Miss Sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turpin
Richard Field
Rees Turpin
Kansas City
Howe
Miss Stier
Miss Evans
Pauline Sellers
Miss Eggleston
Miss Hredendall
Bucklen’s Arica Salve Promises Clear Skin
A wartime era promotion touts Bucklen’s Arica Salve as a cure for pimples eruptions sores and boils. It claims to soften skin and improve appearance, noting it cures pimples sore eyes cold sores cracked lips and chapped hands. Sold at Crenshaw and Young’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Crenshaw & Young's
Miss Nora Menard Returns From Millinery Dept
Miss Nora Menard who has managed the training department at Mrs. Moorehead's millinery store for the fall season returned to St. Louis Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Menard
Rich Men's Gifts Are Poor
Mrs. O. Rhinevault of Vestal Center N Y extols Electric Bit tern as a divine gift for women claiming it gives buoyant spirits vigor and health. The tonic allegedly cures Nervousness Sleeplessness Melancholy Headache Back ache Fainting and Dirty Spells and helps rebuild the weak and sickly. Virginia Brown visiting Central college returned to St Louis Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bée
Crenshaw & Young
Virginia Brown
Central College
St. Louis
New King’s Discovery Praised in Tennessee Night Watch
The article recounts W J Atkins, a Banner Springs night watchman, staying late in damp conditions. A severe lung illness followed, but Dr Kings New Discovery brought quick relief and a return to work. Shielded by Crenshaw Young, the ad touts the medicine for colds, coughs, and lung ailments with a trial bottle offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Atkins
Banner Springs
Tenn
Dr. King
Crenshaw & Young
Bell Shelby Nuptials Quietly Bond Lexington Pair
Miss Inez Shelby of Lexington wed Jasper S. Bell of Bellwood Nebraska Saturday at four o clock. The ceremony at the Shelby home was conducted by Rev R B Buiney with only the bridal family present. The bride, a leading local social figure, will reside in Lincoln where the groom operates a banking office. The couple departed on the 4:47 Myrick train and plan a eastern tour before settling in Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Shelby
F. L. Shelby
Franklin Avenue
Jasper S. Bell
Bellwood
Butler County
Nebraska
R. B. Biiney
Christian Careh
Bide
Lexington
Bell
Lincoln
Myrick
East
James McClelland Dead in St Joseph after illness
James McClelland died Saturday night at 10 15 in St Joseph after several months illness. Born near Wellington in July 1873 he was 37. Survived by widow Elizabeth Thomas and two children Sarah Elizabeth and James aged four and two. Also two sisters J G Neale and Talbot Simpson. Body brought to Lexington and taken to I G Neale home. Funeral held Monday at two with Rev C I Bohn. interment Machpelah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McClelland
St. Joseph
Wellington
Tie
M. V.L. McClelland
Elizabeth Thomas
St. Louis
Sarah Elizabeth
James
J. G. Neale
Talbot Simpson
Aullville
Lexington
I. G. Neale
South Street
C. I. Bohn
Machpelah
Road Proposition Carried in Local Special Election
The non-progressives were few as the road district proposition passed decisively with 979 in favor and 18 against of 997 total votes. Precinct results: City Hall 209 against, 0 for. Old Town 14 for. Court House 526 for. Prairie Church 79 total. total against district 18. Majorities noted as Dr. E H Griswold visiting, plus local visits and attendance in Independence and Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Road District
City Hall
Old Town
Court House
Prairie Church
W C T U Medal Contest At Bates City
The W C T U held a medal contest at Bates City at 8 p m with a large audience. Six boys spoke for a silver medal and Leonard Waterhouse won as best speaker. The event cleared 21.00 after expenses and the temperance cause shows progress at Bates City and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates City
Leonard Waterhouse
Engagement Planned Between Celeste Lesueur and T Milton Cox
Mrs. A A Lesueur of Antlers Oklahoma announces the engagement of their daughter Celeste to Mr. T Milton Cox of Federalsburg Maryland. The marriage will take place December 30 1909. Also notes several Kansan City visits and a Christmas subscription offer for the Twice-A-Week Republic of St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Frazer
Kansas City
Molen
St. Joseph
A. A. Lesueur
Antlers
Oklahoma
Celeste
T. Milton Cox
Federalsburg
Maryland
Laura Page
Republic of
St. Louis
Republic
Southwest
St. Louis Republic
German Evangelical church sale planned December 10 and 11
A fundraising rummage sale will be held Friday and Saturday December 10 and 11 by the ladies of the German Evangelical church. Location to be announced later. Also advertised are Swine cheese brick cheese full cream cheese Jos L Long Cash Grocer and poultry and chicken feed from C Willson Co along with sweet cider and Old Country Sorghum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos L. Long Cash Grocer
German Evangelical Church
C. ©. Willson & Co
Jos
L. Long Cash Grocer
Willson & Co Delivers Feed Flour and Meal Promptly
Willson and Company offer prompt delivery of all kinds of feed flour and meal. Phone 179.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O, Willson & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Bute Drummond
Ayer
J. C. Ayer
M. B. Simpson
Lawrence
Kansas
Annie Patton
Lillian Harrison
St. Mary's Academy
I Independence
T. Campbell
J. G. Worthington
G. C. Branch
Oswald Winkler
H. C. Wallace
Frank Hoefer
Mound City Co
W. M. Ware
BE. B. Campbell
Juliet Young
Winton
Bell-Shelby
W. C. T. U. News
Rschlay
Lafayette County
Frank
N. B. Payne
Apers
Sam
Hut
Shop
Erind
Bever
Racine
Wis
Noch
Nome
Giseers
Cgvers
ALL Throat
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