Mel Allen of Silver Bow Bank Ends Life After Embezzlement
Melppne R. Allen, 24, bookkeeper at the Silver Bow Bank, shot himself in the bank office after a two thousand dollar shortage was discovered. Dick Barker of Smith & Barker reported the crime to Allen’s father in Warenville Mars, who directed burial in the potter’s field. Barker will arrange a decent funeral at Barker’s expense.
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Ovne
Mel Allen
New England
Bhoon
Camip
Dick Barker
Smith & Barker
Barker
Mel
Bob Smith
Robt
Horpe
Silver Bow Evening Times
Melppne R. Allen
Silver Bow Bank
Allen
Baby in Snake's Coils Ends in Tragic Snake Attack
South Norwalk correspondent reports a two year old girl of Edward Schoonover was nearly strangled by a large blacksnake that wrapped around her. The father killed the reptile with a hoe after a struggle, severing the head with a lucky cut. The child was unconscious but alive, displaying bruising as a sign of the snake's strength. The snake measured about a foot long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Schoonover
South Norwalk (Conn
New York World
A Comparison of Romance and Life’s Practicalities
A fragment shows a contrast between practicality and romance. The text mentions Indies in a doorway sheltering from a summer shower as a rainbow spans the sky. The speaker remarks on the wonder and beauty, noting the grand and magnificent scene.
Questionable Patent Medicine Claims Row in Ad Text
Fragmentary OCR shows a claim heavy advertisement for Dr Pieres Favorite Prescription. Mentions Dr John Fyfe editorial staff and Unicorn root as ingredients. Includes medical testimonials and references to menstrual disorders and relief, with names like Prof. Zinley Ellingwood and Dr Arthur Holow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pieres
John Fyfe
Tre
Heladias
Zinley Ellingwood
Cincinnati
Artholow
M. D
Jefferson
Erie
Eroo
Fragmented 1808 Alton transit ad and local notices
A garbled 1808 transit notice promotes $1.50 fares to Kansas City via Chicago and Alton with a slogan notes a ticket agent Vermillion and business mentions screen doors wire and windows by various firms. Additional lines reference a person named George Temple, Hinesley’s Cigar Factory, wall paper hanging services, and a miscellaneous local card listing with ad phrases and a “Mark/e fist card” omen.
Uncalled Letters Advertised at Gexingusm Post Office
The letter list shows names such as John BR Asher Z Adair Willie L Blakley William Bogs Clara Crone R H Cools Maggie Crouch Anna Dillard Henry Dodd Hugh Epperson and others remaining uncalled for as of Saturday June 20 1004. Postmaster Delia Crowder asks recipients to acknowledge that letters were advertised upon calling. Also includes a notice about Missouri Pacific Railway service from Kansas City to Pueblo with March schedules and unusually low rates starting June 1 1908 announced by A Looms agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gexingusm Post
John BR. Asher
Z. . Adair
A. ¥. Blakley
Willie L. Bowen
William Bogs
Clara Crone
R. H. Cools
Maggie Crouch
Anna Dillard
Henry Dodd
Hugh Epperson
Kussie Graeges
Eggerman
Sam Greene
Eel Hay
Allan Kelser
Grummer
Emma B. Jackson
Mis J. Jones
Margie Jones
Neary Kendrick
Kexlogton Com. Co
Kit Meaborn
Liza Moton
Chas. B. Rucker
Prest
Stout
Mr. Sullinger
FL. Temple
Carl Wright
Misa Mable Whiteman
M. Willisorma
Delia Crowder
Land and Money in Lafayette County Sales
An advertisement offers Lafayette county farms for sale at reasonable prices along with city residences and vacant lots. The seller invites inquiries and showings, listing Grats Bros and B. Vaughn as contacts. Also promotes a $1.50 excursion to Kansas City on Saturday June 27 from Higginsville and surrounding agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette County
Grats Bros
B. Vaughn
W.Y. Curtis
Kansas City
A. Vermillion
A. IR
Higginsville, Mo
Merchants urged to renew licenses. summer school listed
Merchants neglected to take out licenses for the ending year though old licenses expired June 1. Ged B Gone, Collector, and Summer Selva request prompt attention. A summer school will be held at Wentworth Milley academy this summer for extra work. Subday excursions later on. For details contact 8 A Vermillion AventC ASR R Higgineville Mo. 0.0 Willson Co. offers poultry and chicken feed and International Poultry and Stock food. Phone 179.
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Theirold
Wentworth Milley Academy
Chicagd & Alton
Poluta
Welling Station
A. Vermillion
Aventc
ASR R
Higgineville
Willson Co
International Poultry and Stock Food
Plone
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Mae and
Mik
Shortatory Pub
Baby IN
Snake's Coils
Wwe
Wwats
Alan Iund
Victor
Setiauween
Bbc
Childred
Main Street
Ant
Chicago & Alton
Alton Ss
C. Dea. BR
Higgmarilic, Mo
CA. Schaeiermeyer
Frank Avenge
Hinesley
ATT Brothers
C. A
Pranilin Avenue
Berti
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Wekareios
Waolden
Colorado Points
Land
Mark
Selva
Losti
McIntyre
Western Union Telegraph Office
R. Fell
Court House
Columbus
J. ©. Youns, Jr
Atlearner
Phore
Joan I. Ashurst
Caldwell, Drever & Curtis
the Picture Shop
J. ©. Coffin, Prof
John C. Young, Jr
Franklin St
Lexington
the Gas Company
Winkler Furniture Co
J. L, Phak
Missouri
King & Marrs
Furne
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