Hartville cases send Emma Jack and son to asylum
Emma Jack and her son Winford Jack were adjudged insane and sent to the asylum after a special session due to their violence. Deputies were bitten and bruised as the family’s delusions grew, with Winford claiming to raise the dead and heal the sick and Emma believing herself a Saint amid visions of the Crucifixion. County physicians and neighbors described severe mental distress in the Hartville area.
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Ics
Emma Jack
Winford Jack
Earl Sanders
Mike Gallighe
D. M. Jack
B. E B. Latimer
Wolf Creek
Young Jack
Jesus Christ
C Q. Sandera
John N. Drver Sy
Nevada
N. J. Whelahel
Wright County Bank
A M. Curtis
Roy E. Curtis
Coffer Carter
Marshal Carter
JL. W. Cottengim
Wright County
Mr. Carter
Bank of Hartville
Bert Ellis
Springfield
A. H. Mansfield
St. Louis
Mr. Ellis
Mr. Mansfield
Weather Outlook and Forest Grove Burglary Report
Weather forecast indicates fair conditions early in the week with occasional showers later and generally normal temperatures. Mountain Grove post office burglarized last Tuesday night. entry gained by climbing a box and forcing a rear sack. Money and stamps in the vault safe. several packages opened and likely merchandise stolen. no record of unregistered packages kept and losses unknown until addressees report.
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Mountain Grove
Ofice
Mtn. Grove Journal
J White to Drive On Sale Then Move to Seymour
J White plans to drive on sale Monday and then relocate to Seymour. He has spent his 54 years in Pleasant Valley township and served as constable or deputy sheriff for 20 years. For 13 years he ran a furniture and undertaking business in Mansfield. He is described as a valued citizen and the family is greatly missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. White
Seymour
White
Pleasant Valley Township
Mansfield
Watermelon King Returns From Harri sonville Sale
P. W. Newton, the watermelon king, returned last week from Harrisonville where he disposed of two cars of watermelons, making 25 cars he has handled this season. He also visited his son H. E. Newton and wife, who are in Holden prospecting in confectionery. He reports good crops in that part of the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Newton
Harrisonville
H. E. Newton
Holden
Springfield Business College Ad Seeks Mature Applicants
The Springfield Business College seeks mature men and women to prepare for responsible places with excellent salaries. Ages twenty to thirty five, those out of school for years, are encouraged to apply. A guaranteed good situation. Write J A Taylor for a fee catalog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Business College
J. A. Taylor
Local Agent Sells Farmland Near Norwood and Manafield
Hugh Williams of the Stratt Farm Agency reports the sale of 400 acres near Norwood owned by W F Reynolds and J A Reynolds of Ava to Kindig and Davis of Omaha. An additional 120 acres near Manafield owned by Ben F Weit is sold to C A Schafer of Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Williams
E. A. Strrat Farm Agency
Norwood
W. F
J. A. Reynolds
Ava
Kindig & Davia
Omaga
Manafield
Ben F. Weit
C. A. Schafer
Kansas City
Latimer’s Bills Highlight Sale To Be Held Today
The notices indicate that Fred Latimer’s bills are printed for a sale scheduled for today. Local records show the event setting and organizer details. The sale proceeds are expected to address assigned debts and assets listed in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Latimer
Public Sale of Livestock and Farm Assets Note
Public sale listing: 12 head cattle including 7 Aber deen yearling heifers and 2 with calves, 60 chickens mostly White Leghorns, 35 to 40 tons hay, 10 acres corn, farm implements including two John Deere cultivators and various tools, harnesses, wagon, and household items. Col Roy R Dennis, Auctioneer. J KE Craig, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deere
Circuit Court Faces Mixed Disturbance and Theft Cases
The docket includes Harry Household er and Fay Purtle charged with disturbing the peace. W A King for liquor storing and delivery. Harry Householder for grand larceny. Roy Householder for concealed weapons. Lottie Sherrill and Jack Woods liquor cases. Lawson common assault. Otis Hake concealed weapons. Clarence Luh guilty of disturbing the peace with $26 fine. Damages awarded in several cases including C C Carter and J Mc Murrell. Home Insurance Company suit against J M Hubbard, WAL Perry, and others appealed to Springfield Court of Appeals. other titles and mandamus/quie t title actions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Householder
Fay Purtle
W. A. King
Roy Householder
Lottie Sherrill
Jack Woods
Woods
C.C. Hauek
al Wee
Harry Leach
J. M. Hubbard
Wal Perry
Home Insurance Company
Springfield Court of Appeals
Andrews Wins State Fair Premiums at Sedalia
M. L. Andrews of Bryant received a check from the State Fair board at Sedalia for winnings in the Agricultural Department. He took first premium on a peck of yellow onions worth $3.00 and fourth premium on a peck of Early Ohio Potatoes worth $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Andrews
Bryant
State Fair Board
Sedalia
Newton Seeks 15000 For Anti League Tour
Washington September 3 Representative Newton of Missouri introduced a joint resolution to appropriate 15000 to cover travel and speaking expenses for senators opposing the League of Nations covenant who may tour the country against President Wilsons stance.
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Washington
Newton of
Missonr
League of Nations Covenant
Wilson
Auto Accident Near Woody Hill Injures Two Men
Friday afternoon Fred B. Raw con and G O Fredenburg of Ewet St Louis AL were returning from the Mexican border when their Stu debaker Six crashed on Woody hill between here and Macomb. Rawson suffered a fractured rib and bodily injuries while his partner was bruised. They sought rail transport home and sold the car to J W Kennedy, a Mansfield tomato grower, who arrived from Macomb earlier and had only just left for another run. Kennedy, uninjured, planned to oversee tomato canning at Macomb then Midway and bought a replacement car on the spot.
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Fred B. Rawcon
G. O. Fredenburg
Ewet St. Louis
Studebaker
Here
Macomb
Rawson
Win
Lila
J. W. Kennedy
J. W
Mansfield
Ford
Aar
Mr. Kennedy
Midway
Road Work to Begin at Once in Springdale
J T Code of the Pioneer Construction Company arrived with his party to begin the improved highway project awarded to Pioneer. Work starts near Wenjit's spring with right of way clearing and site setup planned within days. The Planes Construction Company finishes a contract at Tichland, Missouri, and will release machinery soon for use here. Local labor will be used as available, with completion targeted in 200 days.
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J.T Code
Pioneer Construction Company
Accompaniet
Rey Higeine
Wad
Arrance Neni
Springdale
Huggins
Comatruetion Company
Wenjit
Hia
Tichland
Code
Ark
Recital Night at High School Features Newton Pupils
A packed audience enjoyed an apren elocution and piano recital by the pupils of Mrs Bertha Miller Newton at the High School Auditorium. The program included many performances by Elahesa Dozier Bertha Newton Belfurne Baker Ora Atkinson Clara Dozier Myra Hight Lizzie Floyd Etabeag Dozer Fula Alcorn Blanche Alcorn Winifred Jarboe Edith Jarboe Golda Norcross Julia Divan Marie Norcross Alice Mooney Nellie Floyd Irene Craig Pauline Paul Lorenda Cantrell Francis Black Gladys Fuson Helen Friend Myra Hight Wanda Craig and others with various classical readings songs duets and a tambourine drill. An offering of 5.22 was taken for the domestic arts department.
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Mra
Bertha Miler Newton
Elahesa Dozier
Bertha Newton
Belfurne Baker
Ora Atkinson
Clara Dozier
Myra Hight
Lizzie Floyd
Etabeag Dozer
Fula Alcorn
Blanche Alcorn
Winifred Jarboe
WB. Burton
Edith Jarboe
Golda Norcross
Julia Divan
Marie Norcross
Alice Mooney
Nelliy Floyd
Irene Craig
Pauline Paul
Lorenda Cantrell
Francis Black
Gladys Fuson
Helen Friend
Wanda Craig
Manola Britzeal
Trene Craig
Bernice
Coday and WF Jones Move Cattle to Seymour Task
John Coday and WF Jones drove R A Alcorn wife and daughter and 114 head of cattle from Ava to Miss Vivian while R D Alcorn spent Sunday in Seymour with Mansfield Pelday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Coday
Wf, Jones
R A. Alcorn
Ava
You Need Not Suffer From Catarrh Drive It Out
Catarrh grips nostrils and lungs. treat by eradicating germs in the blood. Claims Splendid results from S.S.S. in blood action. For medical advice write to Chief Medical Adviser, 42 Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
Caudle Night Clerk Faces Eye Trouble At Nugget Theatre
Caudle, night clerk at Mary Pickford, drew a packed house at the Nugget theatre Friday night while off duty for a bad eye. He spent a year being filled and many days in Frisco hospital before securing seats as 19 autos were parked outside the theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fb Caudle
Mary Pickford
Frisco Hospital
Springfield
Missouri Crop Report Shows Mixed August Yields
Missouri corn held its own in August with a September 1 yield of 157,138,800 bushels. In Wright County corn condition stood at 62 percent with 4 percent erosion in acreage and 64 percent fodder cut. oats yield 27 bushels per acre. apples 66 percent. hay 1.18 tons with 91 percent quality. 47 percent baled. alfalfa yield 2.12 tons. pastures at 81 percent.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
BE. A. Logan
Jewell Mayes
U. S Bureau of Crop Estimates
State Board of Agriculture
Wright County
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R. A. Alcorn Hardware Co
Robertson
B. F. Goodrich
S. H. Robertson
Cedar Gap Mercantile Co
Cedar Gap
Coday
Freeman
Bank of Mansfield
Norwood Garage
Norwood, Mo
J. M. Little
Hartville
Democrat
S. J. White
Roy R. Dennis
J. KE. Craig
Circuit Court
Janes Lawson
Otis Hake
Clarence Luh
C. C. Carter
J. Mc Murrell
Maneafield Special
Cottengim
Mandamus
T. L. Foster
Albert and
David Krause
Newton
Sioux City
Iowa
W. W. Northrup
Fourth Street
Mr. Northrup
Fletcher
Ways
Per
Missouri Crop Report
Am City
Johnson & Brown
Mansfield, Missouri
L. B. Johnson and
A. E. Brown
F. H. Riley
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