A Fruitful Revival Adds Thirteen to Church
Elder D. B. Warren of Westa closed a very successful meeting of twe’ve Crys at the Christian church Wednesday night. There were thirteen additions to the church. Names include Mrs. J. B. Kauffman and Misses Effie Lane Grace McCans Dixie Potter Minnie Baker Maude Smith Jettie Morgan Stella Proctor Annie Barker Edna Baker Willie Rockwell Emmiz Rautimoon and Mr Welch. Warren, a noted pulpit orator, left for West Plains today. Bequst congregation began special meetings at their church Sunday night to continue indefinitely. Rev. J. A. Russell conducted meetings at the Methodist church the first nights of last weekend and the last nights of the week before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Warren
Westa
Christian Church
J.B. Kauffman
Effie Lane
Grace McCans
Dixie Potter
Minnie Baker
Maude Smith
Jettie Morgan
Stella Proctor
Annie Barker
Edna Baker
Willie Rockwell
Emmiz Rautimoon
Mr Welch
Warren
Ile
West Plains
J. A. Russell
Methodist
The New Candidate for County Offices in Lorance Township
This week Woo R Robbins announces candidacy for constable of Lorance township. Anderson Mitchell is named for probate judge, a former county public administrator and farmer. Judge Joly J Long announces for county court judge in the second district. A P Crader seeks township constable. B D Lowman seeks re election as township justice. AS Perkins announces for treasurer and auditor, veteran teacher and farmer with a strong record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woo R. Robbins
Lorance Township
Anderson Mitchell
Mitchell
Simon
Riith
Joly J. Long
Judge Long
Ter Townshity
A. P. Crader
B.D. Lowman
AS. Perkins
Perkins
Tie
Big Mill Company Organized at Oak River Missouri
A new milling firm formed in Oak River with capital of 810,000. Directors include Teidermah D B Seibert Jackson F A Ballinger J W Roberts and G D Statler. Ballinger named president and Statler secretary. Building and essential machinery to be installed. capacity set at 150 barrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak River
Iktovk
Teidermah
D. B. Seibert
Ofackson
F. A. Ballinger
J. W. Oherts
G. D. Statler
Lave
FA. Ballinger
County Board of Appeals Revises Elija McKelvey Land Assessments
The county Board of Appeals met Monday and considered one appeal. They replaced the assessments on 40 acres of Elija McKelvey's land seven miles west of town, raising value from 400 to 8250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Appeals
Key
Elija McKelvey
Let Us Have Light Street Lamps for Twin Cities
A letter urges town boards to install street lamps to illuminate streets. It proposes sixteen to twenty lights at a cost up to four and a half dollars each with monthly maintenance not exceeding one dollar. Suggested placements include High and Water, Water and Walnut, Main and Crown, and other central intersections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Cities
Twin Citie’s
High and
Water
North and
Walnut
Broadway
High
Vine
Second
Presbyterian Church
Main and
Crown
Union
Main
Clarks Hardware
Crown and Third
Crowe
Burfords
Plesse
For Teachers Arrangements At Cape Girardeau Normal April Start
The term beginning April 10 at the Normal in Cape Girardeau outlines a course of study for pupils entering the college. Teachers are urged to attend to gain guidance and assistance in their instructional work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Girardesu
Not that bad for Bollinger county strawberry crop
The Charleston Democrat reports late frosts may ruin Bollinger county strawberries, risking a second failed crop in succession. The piece notes Lutesville berries as the state’s best, while a local dispute with Brother Tetwiler claims only about a third of the berries are killed, possibly less.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bollinger County
Lutesville
Charleston
Tetwiler
Still They Come in Missouri Delegations for Arnold
Stone, Douglas and Ozark counties instruct Marsh Arnold for Congress while New Madrid County sends twelve delegates backing “The Little Giant.” Teney elect a Arnold delegation as the party rallies around the candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone
Douglas
Ozark Countie
Marsh Arnold
Congress
Teney
Arnold
Tiast
New Madrid County
the Little Giant
Boy Killed By Moving Train near Cuanrestox
Special to the Press reports Leslie Rachels a boy of this place was killed when a freight train struck him yesterday afternoon at 4. He tried to jump a box car but fell, losing a leg, and died at 7:50. Local authorities investigate the accident and notify the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuanrestox
Leslie Rachels
Mrs Collins Dies After Brief Illness in City
Mrs Sarah A Collins died at the home of Dr A B Jaques on Crown and Second streets last Monday at 7 o clock after a few days illness. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon. Interment followed in Slayburg cemetery. She was a daughter of Dr A R Jaques and the mother of John A Collins and a member of the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Collins
A. BR. Jaques
Crown
Second Streets
Methodist Church
Slaybaugl
Collins
A. R. Jaques
John A. Collings
Presbyterian Church
World Fair Stone Kiss a Chicago Limestone Reveal
Report reveals the so called Blarney Stone at the Midway Plaisance was not Ireland's artifact but limestone from a Chicago street. Treasury officials traced the stone as part of the Irish Village duty inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Chicago
Treasury
Countess Alerteen
Bollinger Boanty
Populists Nominate slate in Bollinger County meeting
A Bollinger County Populist mass meeting at the courthouse last Saturday approved a full ticket with A L Gibbs as chairman and R J Hughey as secretary. Nominations included A L Gibbs for Representative and P A Huffer for Collector, with several other offices listed. an error noted that no coroner is to be elected. The gathering was described as harmonious with voters sharing the offices deemed available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bollinger County
Court House
W. W. Kinder
Jackson Comet
A. L. Gibbs
R. J. Hughey
Asa Steppt
P. A. Huffer
T. I. Snider
J. R. Hughey
W. W. J. Poston
George Miller
W. J. Hightower
Jude
L. Yount
W. H L. Scott
P. S. Tlnisman
8S. M. McAnally
Resolutions by Whitewater lodge honor A D Kegley
Whitewater lodge A F and AM adopted resolutions praising Brother A D Kegley for valued service. They note his death leaves a vacancy felt by members and community, offer sympathies to relatives, and direct copies of the resolutions be recorded, sent to the family, and printed in the Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewater Lodge
A. F
A. M
A. D. Kegley
Our Birthday Pink Issue Marks Thirteenth Year
The May 10 1894 Press edition marks 13 years of publication and will print on pink paper. It invites every merchant business and professional firm in the Twin Cities to be represented in its columns, urging early arrival to secure preferred positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aml
Twin Cities
Business moves to Smith block at High and Water
B. Rosenblum relocates from the corner of High and Walnut to the Smith block at High and Water. He occupies an elegant store room with a well arranged assortment of goods and a good stock on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Rosenblum
High and
Walnut Street
Smith
Water Street
Helen Gould Spends Night in St Louis Hotel
Socialite Helen Gould daughter of Jay Gould arrives unwed in St Louis at the Southern hotel. Reported worth about 18 million dollars she planned travel to California after a brief stay sharing no further details of her itinerary or companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Gould
Jay Gould
Southern
St. Louis
California
Cape Girardeau approves waterworks tax levy
By a vote of 101 to 108 Cape Girardeau residents on Tuesday of last week voted a tax levy for waterworks. The city will own and operate the plant to be constructed. Cape Girardeau, with about 8,000 people, voted for the convenience it needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Girardean
Cape
Decoration Day Service Plans At Local Hall
Franklin Shanks post No 100 GALR met for their regular monthly meeting at the hall and made partial arrangements for Decoration day services on May 30. The Sons of Veterans Thomas C Fletcher camp was invited to participate. A speaker was to be selected and a preseler appointed to conduct memorial services for John Castator, who died on Sunday May 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Shanks Post
GALR
Sons of Veterans
Thomas C. Fletcher
John Castator
Devessol
Miss Hattie Dunlap Hosts Pleasant Small Folks Party
Miss Hattie Dunlap gave a very pleasant party to her little friends last Saturday night. About a dozen guests attended and the evening passed cheerfully with games and companionship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Dunlap
Arrests in Marble Hill disturbance case
Constable J. M. Slinkard arrested John Clubb John Walker W L Abernathy and Sly Phillips last Wednesday on warrants from Irvin Bridges. They face charges of disturbing the peace amid reports of about twenty others involved. Bridges claimed a white cap visited his home twelve miles southwest of Marble Hill on April 13 demanding he leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Slinkard
John Clubb
John Walker
W. L. Abernathy
Sly Phillips
Bowman
Irvin Bridges
Bridges
Marble Hill
Browns Defeat Pittsburghs In Opening Baseball Game
The Browns beat the Pittsburghs 11 to 3 in the season opener at St. Louis last Thursday. About 1,000 fans attended as the Browns look strong and bid for the league championship, standing sixth but playing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browns
Pittsburghs
St. Louis
South Carolina Supreme Court Rules Dispensary Law Unconstitutional
The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled last Thursday that the new dispensary law violates the state constitution by infringing on the state’s monopoly of the liquor business. Governor Tillman has vigorously enforced the measure, an action that has stirred strong reactions and recalls earlier tensions from recent political conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of
South Carolina
Tillman
Decoration Day Celebration At Grave War Cemetery
Special to the Press from Graver War details a Decoration Day gathering on May 30. Eld soldiers, Union of Blue and Gray, will attend a cemetery service followed by a grand basket dinner. Reverends Phelps and J A Russell are named as speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Phelps
J. A Russell
Sleepwalker Fatally Injured In Train Incident
Qin Sunday before last Fy L Stewart, a passenger on the canton ball, stepped from a car door as the train began moving out of DeSoto, breaking his sleepwalk and dying before Piedfont. He was a mason.
Kendall at Memphis for church conference delegate
Rev. Z. T. Kendall attends the general conference of the M. E. church south in Memphis as a delegate from the St. Louis conference. He represents his jurisdiction during the meeting and participates in proceedings alongside other bishops and clergymen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. T. Kendall
Memphis
M. & Church South
St. Louis
Plow accident injures local farmer Thompson
While plowing near town on Monday, B. Thompson accidentally dropped a large double shovel plow against his right leg between the knee and ankle. The wound is very painful but not dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Thompson
March to Washington by 4000 indented laborers urged
The Commonweal notes about 4,000 laborers traveling to Washington, aiming to reach by May 1. They will propose laws for their improvement as commissioners in the district of Columbia issue a manifesto asking them not to come. The movement stirs unease in Washington and draws Senate and House attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ynemi
United States
Washington
Congress
District of Columba
Senate
House
Police raid on city bawdy house ends in arrests
Special to the Pars Care Grmarpeau reports police raided a bawdy house near the old pottery between Gomi and Merriweather streets around 9 oclock last night. Four women and six men were captured. One of the detainees is said to be a married man and a prominent local businessman. The nuisance has persisted for some time and the raid is the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polive
Gomi [Ipe
Merriweather Streets
Miss Rosa Fischer Returns With New Millinery Goods
Miss Rosa Fischer has returned from St Louis with new millinery goods inviting all to call and see the latest styles and learn prices. Her trimming is described as artistic and hats are offered at short notice at this house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Fischer
St. Louis
Hatson
Tin Sone House
Waterworks Levee Move Approved for Poplar Bluff
Poplar Bluff voters approved a levee for waterworks. Dudley & Co of St. Louis will install the plant SOC, signaling a planned waterworks project with local authority backing and contractor engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poplar Blut
Dudley & Co
St. Louis
SOC
McManus Declines Circuit Clerk Run in Message to Democrats
Doug P. McManus announces he will not seek the circuit clerk and recorder position. He thanks supporters, pledges loyalty to Democratic principles, and urges nominating a ticket trusted by the party to maintain its majority. He says he lacks time and means for a primary campaign but remains ready to defend party principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thevea
Democratic Party
Purple
Doug P, McManus
Southeast Missouri Press Association Founded in Enduring Trust
The Southeast Missouri Press Association is hailed as firmly established after recalling a rough gathering a year ago in Po y d lar Bluff. Editors from the city and region, including land grant figures and John Martin, are congratulated by the Poplar Bluff Citizens and Bro. Hoag for the consolidation of strength and the association’s future prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press Association l
Poydlar Bluff
Moris House
Frank
Bethseda
Southeast Press Association
Mentine
DeSoto
Bismark
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Mrs. Collins
Decoration Day Service
Kendall
Coon Owens
Hugh Justier
Kennett
Bill Hay Rish
Kaminon
Sour
Malden
Harris
Wat
Elvan
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