Local briefs feature visits, marriages, and notices
Sunday movements include nv Bogie in Kansas City and Mrs J B Silver's brief Kansas City visit. Births, marriages, and absences surface with Olive P McKinney of Odessa's marriage license to Hugh H Bedesul of Mayview. Local visits span Dover to Independence as families and relatives are mentioned throughout.
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Nv.t. Bogie
Kansas City
Hugh H. Bedesul
Mayview
Olive P. McKinney
Odessa
J. B Silver
Ed Mooreman
Aighinsville
R.A. Wilson
Annie Hines
Henry Winkler
U Geenshaw
Kenaus
Hitler
Advertising payback in newspapers proves costly lessons
A Chicago merchant details his shift from window ads to column space in one paper, noting sales jump from pennies to thousands after choosing a slower rate and better position. He expanded to three morning and three evening papers, reporting rapid profits and urging truthful advertising to avoid dishonest sales. Also noted: a new dancing school opening and a diet ad promoting a digestant for upset stomachs.
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Everbody
Colonie
Chicago
Eny
Obituary of John Wm Thieman Pioneer Citizen of Concordia
John Wm Thieman born near Concordia July 13 1848 died January 11 1907 at his large home near Aunville He married Mise Lydia Rachelt in 1880 and had seven children two boys eight girls all survived with their mother He left four brothers with three remaining He joined the M B Church at age 22 and remained a faithful member His funeral was at home then Concordia M J Church where Rev Koehler of Higginaville gave the address Higginaville Advance
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John Wm. Thieman
Concordia
Big
Aunville
Mr. Thieman
Mise Lydia Rachelt
Thieman
M.B Chosrh
Etstern
Concordia M. J. Church
Koehler
Higginaville
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Promoted for Cough Relief
Bernard's Morehov and Syrup claims a 140 core record for cough bronchitis influensa and pulmonary diseases. Horton writes no medicine matches it for quick cough relief after years of use. Sold by Crenshaw & Yong. 1-6m1
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Kansas
Bernard
Morehov
Horton
Knosne
Ballard
Crenshaw & Yong
Obituaries From Higginsville Advance Dated 1907
Died at his home in New Jersey January 10 1907 Rev Thomas A Farley. Remains brought to Aullville and funeral held Thursday conducted by Rev H A Rabbit. Interment Oak Grove cemetery Dennaved former pastor of M E church Aullville and well known locally. Leaves widow and four sons. Higginsville Advance reports. Died at her home in Aullville Friday evening January 11 1907 Mrs Joe S Osborn aged 4 10 28. Funeral at residence 10 o clock Sunday conducted by Rev Thomas. Interment Higginsville Cemetery. Daughter of Thomas and Mary Canckwell native of Kentucky married Joseph Osborn in 1889. Paralyzed for years. Higginsville Advance.
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New Jersey
Thos. A Farley
Aullville
H. A Rabbit
Oak Grove
Dennaved
Higginsville
Aullyilie
Joe S. Osborn
Thomas
Mary Canckwell
Kentucky
Joseph Osborn
Baptist Church of
Aaliville
Poison and porcelain blaze in industry and home
Arthur B Reeve discusses life preservation amid deadly metals in porcelain and glaze making in Everybody's. A croup cure ad promises quick relief for children. Concordian notes St Pauls college occupying a new building with upcoming dedication. A birth is recorded in Concordia: a daughter born January 12, 1907 to Mrs Balers.
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Arthur B Reeve
Everbody
Shoop
Concordian
St Pauls College
Concordis
Martin Balers
Dr King’s New Discovery Restores Weight in Man
A man from Kershaw suffered long with lung trouble and constant coughing for months. He rapidly lost weight to 195 pounds but recovered to 170 pounds after six months on Dr King’s New Discovery. Thousands report successful results. Crenshaw and Youne Drugstore offers 60 cent and 1 dollar trial bottles.
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Pichd
Kershaw
Ron
King
Crenshaw & Youne
Corqordian College Builds Independent Light Plant
Work on a deep well on college grounds has begun. The college will own an independent electric light plant and water works. Keech Bros donated a 16 horsepower engine to power the new facilities. Mothers praise Kennedy's Laxative for taste and relief without opiates while it claims compliance with the National Pure Food and Drug Law.
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Corqordian
Keech Bros
For Sale Lumber Doors Windows and more
Old lumber and assorted building materials are offered for sale at the old 2 A Seminary Piles. Also listed are doors and windows with and without frames. A medical notice promotes Dr Shoop s Magic Ointment for piles. Sold by Dr Silverstone s drug store. 161 Odessa Demmerat. Albert A Majors aged about 90 years died at his niece s home east of Ofewsa from pneumonia at 12 o clock on Friday January 11 1907. He was a bachelor and well regarded. Funeral services were held by Dr L B Coggins of Higginsville at Oak Grove church and burial followed at the nearby cemetery.
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Obon
L. B Coggins
Higginsville
How to Cure Chilblains and Skin Ailments
John Kemp of Easat Otsteld Me extols Bucklee's Arnioa Salve for relief from chilblains and salt rheum. He reports cures for numbness, ulcers, piles, wounds, frost bites and skin diseases. Available at Crenshaw Young drugstore for 25 cents.
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John Kemp
Easat Otsteld
Bucklee
Crenshaw & Young Drugstore
t-Sml
Three farms for rent near Dover and Higeinsville
Three farms for rent near Dover and Higeinsville Teleh land in high state of cultivation about 150 acres cap Apply to RK Topruwren Lerington Mo
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Dover
Higeinsville
Teleh
Topruwren
Lerington
Original Laxative Cough Syrup Sold by Leroy Farmer
Mothers give their children this pleasant tasting remedy for croup and cold relief. The product is marketed as the Original Laxative Cough Syrup and is claimed to work by settling the bowels. It is promoted as conforming to national standards under the Pure Food and Drug Law.
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Leroy Farmer
Kennedy
Revival meeting in Higginsville draws crowd and converts
In Higginsville the AG revival at the Christian church runs into a second week with the house packed and sixty additions reported to the church. Rev Geo A Combs leads the talks while Frank C Huston directs the singing, as meetings are set to continue through next week. A separate notice notes Lafayette county residents may soon inherit a large tract of land near Frankford Kentucky from the Twyman and Buford estates, with Wm B Buford Mrs Jan W Miller Rev X Ryland and M O C Ryland among those named.
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Higginevil
Higginsville
Christian Church
Avery
Geo. A. Combs
Frank C. Huston
Lafayette County
Kentucky
Frankford
Twyman
Buford
Wm. B. Buford
Jan, W. Miller
X. Ryland
M. Oc, Ryland
Kansas City
Odessa
Notice to trespassers on farm from C Bessenarn
From this date on 7 will prosecute ill parties found trespassing or hunting with dogs or guns on my farm Take warning keep off C Bessenarn Jan 10 1907 1 1203
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promoted In Local Ad
An aged newspaper ad advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for constipation and biliousness. It touts the product's efficacy and promises relief, naming Orenshaw & Young as purveyors.
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August Sherpe
St Fort Madison
King
Orenshaw & Young
8100 Scholarship Offer From Scranton Institution
A notice announces an 8100 scholarship in any course at the International Correspondence Pridence School of Scranton Pennsylvania. Applicants may receive a liberal discount and should apply at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corres
Pridence School of
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Junk Wanted Demand Old Rags and Rubber
Advertises junk collection offering cash for old rags rubber and similar items. Encourages readers to tidy premises and contact by phone 296 i Swarts for payment.
Fok Saus exchange for city property in Kansas and Missouri
Fragmentary notice details a swap involving city property near Greely County Kansas by the Missouri Pacific railroad and adjoining mineral and farm land. Mentions Algo L000 acres and a move from Jan to Morgan County Missouri, under R. Topnewren.
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Greely
Kansas
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Jan
Morgan County
Missouri
R. Topnewren
Accident Restores Speech After Bicycle Skid
A man named J. Moore from Gosport England had been dumb for four years. Returning home his bicycle skidded and, in fear, he shouted. Startled by hearing his own voice he repeated the shout until he believed his voice had returned.
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Mr. J. Moore
Gosport
England
Immense Handwoven Axminster Carpet Made at Wilton Factory
A Royal Wilton factory completes a notable Axminster carpet for a prominent London club. Entirely handmade, it measures over 2 feet long and 35 feet wide. An immense loom, over 40 feet long, was erected for the project, with 18 workers employed for more than four months.
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Royal Carpet Factory
Wilton
England
London
Evening drinks price suggestion from London Lancet note
A clipped London Lancet remark suggests cocktails at 15 cents and evening wear at 75 cents as a model, but warns the idea may not catch on widely. The Louisville Courier-Journal carries a garbled reaction to dress and drink pricing as a retail hint.
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Louisville
Jorongl
Sad Outlook for Potato Growers in Ireland
An Irish farmer laments the potato crop's fate and fears continuing cultivation will worsen hunger. A writer notes the crop has caused deaths by starvation and casts doubt on future yields and livelihoods for Irish growers.
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Atiil
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