Norwood Youth Murder Victim Identified in Kansas Case
Welton Smith Fletcher, 19, of Norwood, was found slain near St John Kansas with a cottonwood club blow. Jesse Howard, 17 or older appearance, confessed to beating Fletcher to death in a school house between Macksville and St John. Howard arrested near Fordland and held in Pratt County jail as detectives linked him to the crime. Fletcher’s body was found July 10 by a traveler near a Carter school yard. Funeral arrangements set for Norwood area with interment at Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welton Smith
Howard
Springfield
Buddy
Macksville
St. John Kas
Jack Bird
Mr. Fletcher
Mr. Bird
Jesse
Fletcher
Carter School House
St. John
McCormick
James Bird
Mackaville
Bird
W. 8
Hays
Grimes
Weeks
Hays Detective Agency
Hutchinson
Norwood
Oak Grove
Hall's Catarrh Medicine ad oath from F J Cheney & Co
Frank J Cheney, senior partner of F J Cheney & Co of Toledo, swears the firm will pay 100 dollars for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notary A W Gleason witnesses on December 6, 1886. Medicine is taken internally and affects blood and mucous surfaces. Send for testimonials. sold by all druggists 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills advertised for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Frankj,cheney
A. D
A. W. Gleason
F.j.cheney & CO
Carter's Garage Offers Free Tube With Each Purchase
Manafield Farmers Exchange sells chick feed chops and other feed. The ad promotes vacuum cup tires from Carter's Garage with a free tube included with every tube purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
The
Manafield Farmers Exchange
Notice to Teachers Examinations in Hartville August 4 5 1922
The Wright County Teachers Examination will be held at Hartville High School on August 4 and 5 1922. Subjects span Geography Language Algebra Orthography Grammar Arithmetic Reading and Literature on day one and Civil Government U S History Agriculture Algebra Advanced Science Physiology Writing Pedagogy Literature and Advanced History on day two. Examinations start at eight o clock each morning. Ray Wood County Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright County
Hartville
U. S
Ray Wood
Bayer Aspirin Warning for Genuine Product Use
The notice urges buyers to insist on the Bayer name on packaging or tablets to ensure authentic Bayer aspirin. It explains aspirin as Bayer’s trade mark, used for colds headaches toothache lumbago earache rheumatism neuralgia and pain, with small twelve tablet boxes and larger bottles sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer
Aspira
Mansfield Light & Power Company Stockholders Meeting Notice
The Mansfield Light and Power Company of Mansfield Missouri will hold its annual stockholders meeting at the office on August 4 1922 at 2 00 PM. The meeting will elect one director for three years and address other business. M B Alcorn president W C Coday secretary July 20 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield Light & Power Company
Mansfield
Missouri
M. B. Alcorn
W.C. Coday
Missouri Motor Vehicle Revenue Surges in 1922
Missouri reports 840 426 licensed cars with road fund receipts since January 1 1922 totaling 3 115 095 10. Last year the secretary of state collected 2 505 439 90, so current year-to-date collections exceed last year by 609 555 90. The rise is partly due to a new title law and mainly to three added inspectors aiding enforcement. if the trend continues, 1922 receipts may reach about 1 000 000 more than 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Secretary of State
Dry Creek Crop Weather and Hylton Family Visits
In Dry Creek the growing weather is favorable for crops. Miss Elna Hylton visited relatives, staying with Dan Hylton, then Joel Hylton, and finally Walter Hylton. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hylton saw Orean Findley. At Joel Hylton’s gathering were Dan and Mrs. Hylton, Elna, Grace and Bert Hylton, Jack Hinote and family, and Ramie Goss. Floyd Hylton hosted Dorthy and Stanley Hylton. Barnie Roys announced their baby Vern Velma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elna Hylton
Dan Hylton
Joel Hylton
Walter Hylton
Orean Findley
Grace Hylton
Bert Hylton
Jack Hinote
Dorthy and
Stanley
Ramie Goss
Floyd Hylton
Mr. and
Mrs
Barnie Roy
Vern Velma
Billiousness and Constipation Relief Promised by Tablets
Mrs Rosa Potts of Birmingham Alabama writes that years of biliousness and constipation left her weak with poor appetite and low vitality. She says pepsin and cathartics worsened her condition but Chamberlains Tablets gave instant relief and strengthened digestion naturally.
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Chamberlain
Rosa Potts
Birmingham
Ala
Missouri State Fair Exibits Prep in August 1926
Premium list ready for distribution soon prompts exhibitors to prepare displays now. W D Smith secretary Sedalia Missouri urges attention to fair preparations and distribution of prize materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Smith
Secy
Sedalia
Fifth Sunday Meeting of Wright County Baptist Assn
Program for Cedar Gap church July 28 29 1922 outlines Friday night hymn devotional sermon by Bro Ben Nal and a Saturday schedule with multiple devotions lectures on Sunday School church mission work and financing the church. Notices urge all to attend and participate even if not listed on program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright County Baptist Association
Cedar Gap Church
Ben Nal
P. L. Kelly
J. B. Seals
W. M. Pearman
R.F. Carroll
L. W. Hensley
Chas. Bayleas
Rev
G. Chadwell
P. Davis
Griffith
J. W Roberts
Homer Edgerton
R. F. Carroll
Arthur A. Kelly
N.E. Latimer
Edgar Pearman and
Bro
England
Walter Goss
The Same Everywhere Editor Praises Cham berlain Remedy
The editor of Paisa Akhbar in Lahore endorses Chamberlain s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy citing repeated use for children and servants with colic and diarrhoea and states it is effective across the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paisa Akhbar
Lahore
India
Chamberlain
Vermifuge Restores Child After Worm Infestation
A child regains strength after worms sap energy. White's Cream Vermifuga is said to restore vigor with one or two doses. The product, priced at 85 percent, is sold by all dealers.
Doan's Kidney Pills Featured by local Resident
I. H. Gobble of Houston Mo reports lasting relief from backache and kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He recalls first benefit dated December 6 1912 and notes no further kidney issues since, stating continued strength as of January 13 1920. Sold for 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. manufacturers Bufalo N Y Ad copy No 64
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
I. H. Gobble
Carpenter
Houston
Doan
Mr. Gobble
Foster Milburn Co
Bufalo
Norwood News Roundup From Norwood and Nearby
Mrs Woods of Springfield visited with sister Mrs Jno Little. Dan Fletcher received word that Wesley was murdered in Kansas. he and another son left for Kansas. Mrs Jim Kempton died the 10th and was buried at Thomas cemetery. Rev Robert Williams preached at the Methodist, and a birthday party for Miss Oka Dennis was held at Mrs Mallat's. Dr Ryan moved his office near Ellis store. Rev Geo Varncy will start a revival at the Baptist church. Rubey of Lebanon was in Norwood Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Fletcher
Wesley
Kansas
Jim Kempton
Thomas Cemetery
Fair Dates We Are Interested In
A list of Missouri fairs with dates and secretaries includes the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia with W. D. Smith as secretary in August 1916, Wright County Agriculture and Stock Show in Mansfield with W. A. Black as secretary in September, Ozark Stock Show in Seymour with H. R. Nelson as manager in October 27, fair and stock show in Springfield Greene County with Frank J. Davis as secretary on September 7 8 and 9, Norwood fair and street show with E C Hornehoulder as secretary in September 21 22 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright County
Mansfield
W. A. Black
Springfield
Greene County
Ozark
H. R. Nelson
Seymour
Webster County
Frank J. Davis
Norwood
E&. C. Hornehoulder
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Etory
Oerae
Binok
Rk. A. M
Stansfield
J. E. Craig
A. Stephens
Lenhart Funeral Home
T. F. Lenhart
Travelers Inn
W. C. Bean
Fougen & Rogers
City of
Mto.Grove MarbleWorks
Mountain Grove
Joe Holt
City Drag and Delivery
Suade
M. R. Miller
Ava
J. H. Stephens
Col, Roy Dennis
Aetna CO
Hugh Williams
Mansfhield
Z. R. McIntoseh
N. J. Craig
Wright
Douglas Counties
Ward B. Hitchcock
Welton Fletchers
Stockholders Meeting
Dry Creek
Missouri State Fair
Manafield
Mrs. Woods
Mrs. Jno, Little
Methodist
Robert Williams
Dr. Ryan
Ellis Store
John Ellis
Robert
Johny
Ralph Ellis
Morrisville, Mo
Geo. Varncy
Baptist Church
Jesus
Harry Wing
Will Jarrett
Rubey
Lebanon
R. J. Freeman
Mansfield, MO
William Volmer
Astwood
N. Y
Bilious
Cranks Corner
Ozarks
L. D. Phon
J. W. Crank
Drug Company
Farmers & Merchants Bank Capital
D. Reynolds
P. W. Newton
J. Craig
J. D. Reynolds
J.E. Craig
M. E. Gorman
Eagle “Mikado
Mira DS
New York
F. M. Huffman
H. M. Norcross Store
Sewall
D. J. Landers Lumber Co
Bank OF Mansfield
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