SCRIP EVERYWHERE MEANING ABUNDANCE IN 1907 ERA
Washington, July 16 Roosevelt argues prosperity cannot exist under a Democratic administration, recalling 1907 panic when money was scarce. He contrasts that era with today’s abundance and recalls scrip days when banks could not cash checks. The piece references Rainey’s remarks on 1907 shop calls and a Lafayette County medical society gathering in Lexington with Dr. Williams hosting an open session and a social in the campus setting.
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Roosevelt
Washington, D. C
White House
Wilson
Rainey
Trinoig
Suspects Held After Night Watchman Arrests Four Men
Night Watchman Rogers arrested four men in the alley behind Morrison and Sons around 12:30 am on Wednesday. The group from St. Louis claimed to be sightseeing but carried a bogus license plate on an old Ford and were jailed for further investigation. Names given were John J. McGrath senior and junior, John Drew, and Albert Greiger. St. Louis police corroborated details. The suspects appeared armed and unsettled during questioning.
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Rogers
Morrison & Sons
John J. McGrath
William
John Drew
Albert Greiger
St. Louis
Durst Elected Commander of Missouri Spanish War Vets
Mr Durst Harry D Durst Esq longtime Springfield Methodist elected Commander of Spanish War Veterans Department of Missouri He is also a candidate for Congress from the Seventh Missouri District and would receive votes if residents were citizens there St Louis Christian Advocate declares him worthy and qualified</analysis>
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Harry D. Durst
Springfield
Department of Missouri
Congress
Missouri
St. Louis
Democrats of Greene County Endorse Durst for Congress
The Green County Democratic Central Committee resolves to commend Hon. Harry D. Durst for the Seventh District congressional nomination. A lifelong Springfield citizen, Durst is praised as worthy and well qualified, rebutting claims he is obscure. Resolutions are to be sent to Democratic newspapers across the Seventh district.
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Greene County
Durst
Green County Democratic Central Committee
Harry D. Durst
Springfield
Court records state cases and pleas in criminal actions
State vs. T. T. Dean appeals a $125 fine to the supreme court. State vs. Orvil Hinckle with burglary and larceny charged. Chiles and Sherman named defense. trial set for August 6. State vs. Johnnie Wright with grand larceny. Deal Craddock and Andy McGill plead guilty, each sentenced two years in Training School and paroled.
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State
T. T. Dean
Supreme Court
Orvil Hinckle
Chiles
Sherman
Johnnie Wright
Deal Craddock
Andy McGill
Card of Thanks for Kindness during Bereavement
I wish to thank all those who were kind during my recent bereavement. Friends, neighbors and lodge men showed deep gratitude for assistance during my husband’s illness and burial. Mrs. Lee Hopper.
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Lee Hopper
Mrs Catherine Gordon Dead
Mrs Catherine Gordon died Sunday at 3 am at her daughter Ella G White 1612 Franklin street from old age. Born Tennessee April 12 1829 she was 35 years 3 months. She came to this county as a child and lived here since. Survived by five children Wm F Gordon Nevada Mo Benj A Gordon St Joseph Mo Mrs Ella G White Mrs Kate Bishop and Miss Sallier Gordon of this city. Funeral by Rev Carl Burkhart from the Christian church Tuesday at 10 am.
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Catherine Gordon
Ella G. White
Franklin Street
Gordon
Tennessee
Benj
A. Gordon
St. Joseph
Kate Bishop
Sallier. Gordon
Carl Burkhart
Christian Church
Local residents return from visits to several cities
Miss Frances Shelton returned yesterday from Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. George Sipe came back to Hiawatha Kansas Wednesday evening. Miss Irene Ashurst visited Marshall Wednesday night. Miss Florence Keller returned from Jefferson City. Gus Haerle traveled to Kansas City yesterday. Mrs. James O'Donnell and daughter Cecil left for Billings Montana. Mrs. Anna Wilker returned to Kansas City yesterday after visiting here.
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Frances Shelton
Chicago
George Sipe
Hiawatha
Kans
Irene Ashurst
Marshall
Florence Keller
Jefferson City
Gus Haerle
Kansas City
James O'Donnell
Cecil
Billings
Montana
Anna Wilker
U D C Offers $200 Scholarship at Wentworth Academy
Missouri sponsor Miss Katherine Todhunter acknowledges a letter from Mrs. F T Walden chair of the Georgia U D C scholarship committee offering a $200 scholarship at Wentworth Military Academy. It will go to a lineal descendant of a Confederate who is morally sound and financially able to cover remaining costs.
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Katherine Todhunter
Missouri
F. T. Walden
Georgia
Wentworth Military Academy
Missouri Day Observances Celebrated in Saline County
The Missouri Old Trails Road Association holds its third annual meeting in Marshall, Saline County, to promote the Old Trails Road from St. Louis to Kansas City with plans for a hard surfaced cross state highway. A historical pilgrimage to Arrow Rock and a basket dinner for delegates follow the meeting with speakers and arrangements led by Mayor Ed H. Mitchell and Paul J. Biggs.
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Missouri
Marshall
Saline County
Missouri Old Trails Road Association
St. Louis
Kansas City
Arrow Rock
George C. Bingham
Old Trails Road
Motors
Ed. H. Mitchell
Paul J. Biggs
Greater
Preaching at Maple Glen School House Sunday
Rev. R. N. Allen will preach at the Maple Glen school house Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Miss Caroline Brieson has returned to Kansas City after visiting Miss Nell Ross. Sam P. Sawyer of Spokane, Walsh arrived Tuesday evening for a visit with his parents. Prof. B. M. Little of Columbia spent Tuesday night on business. Mrs. T. J. Green and daughters Edna Mary Floyd and Isabelle went to Winton Wednesday for the day. Richard F. Johnson of Las Vegas New Mexico arrived Thursday for a few days with relatives. Mrs. P. Silver and daughter Mary Ellen and Minas V. J. Aall went to Kansas City Monday for a few days.
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Maple Glen School
R. N. Allen
Caroline Brieson
Kansas City
Nell Ross
Sam P. Sawyer
Spokane, Walsh
T. C. Sawyer
T. J. Green
Edna
Mary
Floyd
Isabelle
Winton
Richard F. Johnson
Las Vegas
N. M
P. Silver
Mary Ellen
Minas V. J. Aall
Chicago Groups Concert Week Program Schedule
The Chautauqua program for August features daily afternoon and evening events including the Chicago Glee Club, Chicago Operatic Co, Cap's Orchestra, Delano's Band, and Shildkrest Hungarian Orchestra with performances led by conductors and notable guests such as W Bourke Cochran and Rev Hohenwald. Highlights include Miss May Williams Gunther and Lula Tyler Gates.
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Chicago Glee Clui
Frederick Lanelis
Chicago Glee Club
J. M. Cleary
W. Bourke Cochran
Chicago Operatic Co
Lula Tyler Gates
Cap
M. Jordan
Charles Howard Plattenburg
Delano
Shildkret
Hunarian
Shild
Local notes record visits and events around Lexington area
Dover Notes reports Ed Wahl on business in Lexington, W S McGee in Corder, and visits by Bertie Bertrand with family at Grand Pass. Katoh, Haymoud Cole in Corder. Charlie Cox in Union City. Mrs. W T Stranke and daughter Erva visit. Kate G Lewis from Columbia visits Dr. Harwood. Shoppers include Mrs. Dysart family, Elizabeth White, Emma Meffee family members leaving for Kansas. Church ladies plan ice cream social July 18. Mrs. Alice Kennerly visiting from St. Louis. Wm. Winn to Louisville. Various residents shopping in Lexington. Rev Kerr of Kansas City to preach July 25. I G Neale of Kansas City on business. Marshall visitors Mr. and Mrs. Barnard. Chas Swift announce birth of ten-pound boy on July 10 1914.
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Ed Wahl
Lexington
McGee Lad
Corder
J. B. Bertrand
Bertie
Grand Pass
Kim Corbin
Kansas City
Frank Gordon
Jack Cooper
Catherine Gordon
Katoh
Haymoud Cole Wert
Charlie Cox
Unease City
W. T. Strnke
Erva
County Court Sets Road and Bridge Projects in 1914 Session
County court met with Presiding Judge Zach W Wright and district judges. Orders include bonds for Canton Bridge Co and Massillon Bridge Co, and contracts for T E Foster and Phillips & Windfry. Road overseer approved. warrants for land near Dover. culvert and bridge work ordered with bids under 1720 dollars. Coroner expenses approved. premiums for Lafayette county products. asylum commitment for Frank Van Meter. Quarterly report and jail work contracted.
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Zach W. Wright
Titling Vogt
John L. Larkin
L Glasscock
W. I. Waddell
Canton Bridge Co
T. E. Foster
Massillon Bridge Co
Phillips & Windfry
Hiond
John Prigge
M. F. Oliver
Dover
Odessa
J. Q. Cope
Chas. Bessinger
Geo. Rohring
Charles Rohring
Colored Fair Association
Lafayette County
J. Cope
Woody Miles
Dooley & Dooley
Little Snniartur Creek
G. W. Shall
Frank van Meter
Fulton, Mo
J. W. Klingenerg
Concordia, Mo
Elk Creek
Concordia
Woodrich's
Krone
J. W. Sydnor
Att Bros
Mrs Gordon and relatives attend Pittsburg visit
Mrs F E Gordon and Mr Merrill traveled to Pittsburg Kansas on Tuesday for a week long visit. Mrs George Zeysing of Dover and Mrs John Dysart of Higginsville arrived Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mrs Gathering Gordon.
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F. E. Gordon
Gon. Merrill
Pittsburg
Kansas
George Zeysing
Dover
John Dysart
Higginsville
Oathering Gordon
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Lafayette County Medical Society
Z. M. Williams
B. M. Little
Ferdinand Lehrerman
Delamater
A. Keith
Mr. Durst
Lambert Lamber
Lexington, Missouri
Fred T. Hix
Seventh District
Criminal Court
Columbia
Dover Notes
I. G. Neale
C. C. Barnard
Chas. Swift
O. L. Glasscock
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