Central College Class Honors and Commencement Summary
The Central College commencement features praise for moral progress and Christian ideals. Florence Nightingale and Wm. Ke. Kintey are lauded as exemplary lives. Diplomas are presented, with medals awarded to Lina Burgner excluded, Margaret Hunter, Charlotte Donaldson, Maud Dutean, Hubby Wilson, Nellie Deal, Mabel Matthews, Winmwa Lyons, and Elia Goodwin for essays. The year’s success follows drought and funds recovery, with plans for growth and a larger main building.
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Jesus
Mary
Imortals
Florence Nightingale
Crimea
Italia
Wm. Ke Kintey
Valdier
Lina Burgner
Margaret Hunter
Maud Dutean
Hubby Wilson
Charlotte Donaldson
Nellie Deal
Mabel Matthews
Winmwa Lyons
Thie Tsreneugene
M. Bishop
Gertalo
Elia Goodwin
W. B. Palmore
Burned to Death in Missouri River Region Mystery
A widow Belle Smith and her daughters Maggie and Mary were burned alive in a Creek River area house near Lexington Missouri Tuesday night. Neighbors heard screams as flames engulfed the building. authorities suspect foul play tied to a recent large money transfer and a death of John Prior two days earlier. Bodies were taken to the city and buried on Thursday, with reports noting guardable insurance funds and possible tramp involvement. The community pursues a full investigation to uncover the killer.
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Ray County
Belle Smith
Maggie
Mary
Mr. Heisler
Smith Place
John Prior
Kentucky
Smith
Central Female College President M Williams Profile
On page we feature Rev Z M Williams president of Central Female College. The college has been more successful under his direction than ever before. Williams is described as educated and Christian, a skilled businessman, and well loved. He has just completed his fifth year and will continue in that role.
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Central
Z. M. Williams
Central Female College
Williams
Central College
Professor D. F. Conrad Praised for Steady Leadership
Central College faculty honors Professor D. F. Conrad head of instrumental music for his faithful service and steady temperament amid a heavy workload. His dedication and leadership are highlighted as exemplary by colleagues.
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Central College
Conrad
Grand Millinery Clearance Sale at T. M. Lake & Sons
The Lafayette store T M Lake and Sons announces a grand millinery clearance offering their entire stock of spring and summer hats. Over two hundred trimmed hats for street and dress wear mark the season end with no carryover, asserting department leadership and wide regional use.
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Lafayette
Kansas City
Lexington
Marshall
Sydnor Mountjoy Wedding At Mountjoy Residence
The wedding of William J. Sydnor and Miss Alice Morton Mountjoy occurred at the bride’s parents’ home on Franklin Street. The ceremony followed by an elegant home reception featured crimson and white decor, formal toasting, and a lavish menu. The couple departed for Kansas City and then to Morenci, Arizona, to begin their life together. well-wishers noted the bride’s refinement and the groom’s reputable character.
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George M. Mountjoy
Franklin Street
B. J. Fenstermacher
Christian Philitch
William J. Sydnor
Alice Morton Mountjoy
Oll
Kansas City
Adonis
Nannie Steele
Morenci
Arizona
Lexington
Morewel
Intelligencer
Yates and Nicholson Tie in Detroit Marriage News
In Detroit a wedding occurred at the bride’s parents’ residence on Thursday afternoon June 5. Rev J Given officiated for Mr Joho Yates and Miss Lucie Nicholson with attendants May baile Canam and William Nicholson. Bride Miss Nicholson, praised for her character and popularity. Groom a son of Mr and Mrs L C Yates, a hardworking, upright young man and cashier at the Detroit Mining Company.
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Yates-Nicholin
E. Frick Nicholson
Rev
Given
Joho
Yates
Lucie Nicholson
Maybaile Canam
Kansas City
Wiliam Nicholson
Rankin Bradley Wedding at Bride’s Sister Home
Rankin and Bradley were married Wednesday afternoon June 4 at the bride’s sister Mrs E G McGrew home. Rev J C Given conducted the ceremony with Bessie Bradley singing I Love Thee. The couple will reside in Ray County after a banquets and congratulations pour in from local friends.
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Shade
Mary K. Blackwell
James Rankin
Ray County
W. D
Republican County Convention at Higginsville Nominates Delegates
Republicans held a county convention at Higginsville to nominate delegates to the state convention in Jefferson City on June 24 and to the congressional convention in Sedalia on August 14. A county ticket will be named at the September 5 meeting. John Taubman chosen temporary then permanent chairman. Delegates to state convention Chris Walk and J M Crowder. to congressional L M Taubmay and Chas Meyer. to judicial Joplin Jobe Walborn. New county committee elected: Lexington township members John Taubmin Don Sherman Jobo T Bush Albert Walker.
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Higginsville
Jefferson City
Sedalia
Uokex
John Taukman
Lexington Township
Chris Walk
J. M. Crowder
L. M. Taubmay
Chas. F. Meyer
Joplin
Jobe Walborn
Beng Jobn Taubmin
Don Sherman
Jobo T. Bush
Albert Walker
Hoffman well water boosts ice plant with new engine
Water at 960 feet in the Hoffman well now supplies 80 000 to 100 000 gallons daily. Mr Hoffman orders a Cook’s deep well engine with a 6 inch stroke and a 10 inch steam cylinder. The engine can pump 60 gallons per minute and total cost to install the well and engine is about 4 000 dollars. The excursion to Jefferson City last Sunday drew big crowds but had reports of violence on the return trip.
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Hoffman
Sity
Jefferson City
Hwlog
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Vrances Bowen Smith
Fog
School of Expression
Chautauqua
Excalsior Springs
Linneos
M. Williams
D. F. Conrad
T. M. Lake & Sons
Hildren
Ike
Wade
San
Hany
Missouri
Sydnor-Mountjoy
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