Memorial notices and obituaries from a 1917 issue
A collage of obituaries and death notices lists several individuals including Mrs Mamie Vandemeirden wife of Henry Vandemeieren and daughter of Mr and Mrs John Dietrick of Leopold. Also notes the death of James Cunnimhann born Kentucky 1849 and Robert Upchurch’s family loss of Mary Zimmerman aged 6 with funeral at Lincoln cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Vandemeirden
Henry Vandemeieren
Mer
John Dietrork
Leopold
Hueland
Yar Seher
Robert Upchurch
Lutesville
Mary Zimmerman
Frank Zimmerman
Mother Earth
Mary
Christ
J. M. Trentin
Lincoln Cemetery
Roata Death
Rev
Ester. Parros
Notable price drops on ladies shoes and men’s suits
A local ad notes underpriced menswear including suits, overcoats and heavy wear, with emphasis on anticipated price increases. It highlights three piece suits, sewing machines, and a golden oak dresser as part of a broad appeal to shoppers to buy ahead before costs rise.
Widow remembers mother and family in memorial notice
The piece recalls a Missouri widow born in 1912 who lived with her large family in Cape Girardeau County near Gravel Hill. Survived by eleven children, 54 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren, and 112 total descendants. Funeral at the eldest daughter's home, interment at Lessley cemetery, thanks expressed to visitors and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes Cunnimhan
Bor
Kentucky
Baptist Church
Bess
Dongola
Drum
Lis
Pepe Case
Rena
Tennessee
Cape Girardeau County
Gravel Hill
Jon Slinkard
January Tse
Hore
Great Beyond
Uoder
Christopher Faker
Moe
A.D
W. S Tussey
Lessley
Mother
Treaserer
George HL Mydah Roll
Frog Linge Canaty
Denmocerate
Oftein
Athorney
George F. Hackman
Warren County
Democratic State Committee
Poverty and dream amid the open range homesteading tale
A fragmented dispatch describes poverty and pride among early homesteaders seeking land in the West. It notes the political climate, frontier hardships, and promises of water access for irrigation as settlers pursue 20 year payments. It mentions federal development driving land values and a large anticipated influx of homeseekers.
Weekly paper wavers between effort and deadline
A weary note on Friday reading shows the paper struggling with deadlines week after week. The editor laments the constant delays and questions when to finish the issue. The piece mentions printers, advice sought, and doubts about when to publish. The Conner Reporter voice hints editors should be wiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hin
Nodler
Conner
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Vineant
Baby Praisie
O'Clork A.m
Sarah M. Slinkard
Powis
Soc
Joel
Efi Walen
Hoys
the Peoples Supply Company
Lutesville, Mo
Ter Children
Paris Mercury
Mandy
Imogene
Ian
Frederick D Gardner
Busiess
Wallace Crossley
Cooper County
Willian Jewell College
Suits University
Johnson Eminty
Lewis
van i
Ida Iny Heetrr
Etary
Joan
Salli
Pettis County
Amd Paiot Iki
Cortehos
W.e
Aeep
Chery
Athawere
Dante
Cad
Vice
Chicago
Ilinois
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