Political chatter across states and parties in 1890s era
A compilation notes several political figures and potential candidates in Missouri and Tennessee, praises and criticisms of party leaders, and mentions a severe New England blizzard with heavy damages. It also covers the Tennessee Senate choosing Thomas B. Turley to fill the Harris term, mentions school superintendent John R. Kirk planning a Europe trip, and reports on the Southeast Missouri Independent Order of Odd Fellows meeting in Jackson with officers elected and a planned April 26 celebration in Dexter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Kirk
Europe
Southeast Missouri
Independent Order of Odd Fellows’ Association
Jackson Woodnesday
Em, Bloon
Minnowii
la Tour
Fredericktown
P. Bigga
Grand Semi-Annual Clearing Sale at General Store
A large mid 19th or early 20th century sale ad highlights deep discounts on calicoes, dress goods, cashmeres, flannels, blankets, linens, and a wide range of footwear. Prominent price cuts include ginghams to 12 1 2 cents, cashmeres to 18 cents, and assorted shoes marked down significantly. Hardware, hats, trunks, and groceries are also advertised with reduced prices to attract customers. The notice stresses “thousands of other articles reduced” and urges fast shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Arbuekla
Malden Delegates, Train Crash Encounter Tuesday News
Forty delegates attended the Malden meeting while Iron Mountain Texas express collided with a cow near Hematite Saturday morning. The wreck killed the engineer William Franey and fireman Philip Childs instantly. several passengers were injured. A Democratic county delegate convention is set for Farmington April 4 to elect delegates to senatorial judicial congressional and state conventions and a June 4 primary to nominate a county ticket. The Twenty-second judicial district Democratic convention will meet in Bloomfield May 31 to nominate a Circuit judge to succeed John G. Wear. representation is one delegate per 100 votes or fraction of fifty for Bryan in 1896. Counties listed include Butler, Carter, Dunklin, Ripley, Stoddard with respective vote counts. The committee, chaired by J Sheppard of Ripley, filled Butler vacancy via R. P. Liles of Poplar Bluff. Covonessman Love’s bill on second-class matter is termed bill toon wrage literacy aimed at lowering brain food cost and expanding reading. the goal of postal rules is to foster reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Mountain
Hematite
William Franey
Philip Childs
Democratic Central Committee
St. Francois County
Farmington
Democratic Committee
Twenty-second Judicial District
Dexter
Judicial Convention
John G. Wear
Bloomfield
W. J. Bryan
Butler
Carter
Danklin
Ripley
Stoddard
R. P. Liles
Poplar Bluff
Butler County
J. ©. Sheppard
Dan Hutt
Covonessman Love
Reform measures spark protests and local notices
A compilation of local items notes opposition to a government reform bill urging postal-card protests to Congressman Vandiver and Senators West and Wockrell. It also covers Judge Millar seeking deputy revenue collector, Miss Katie Reilly visiting, a child with spinal meningitis, Ed Beck visiting, and Deputy L. B. Thomason's reappointment amid Missouri political shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loud
Vandiver
West
Wockrell
Cape
January Notes From THAIN Church and Trade
Our Correspondents report January as an exception month with improving sick. Dr. Pieper and O J Snider visited merchants, with Robert Fischer repainting our new church then finishing a merchant dwelling. Rev Pinnell conducts meetings at Palmore chapel with Rev Nuker as assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Snider
Pieper
Latesville
Robert Fischer
Marble Hill
Li. L. Pinnell
Palmore Chapel
Frederick Nuker
Lowndes
Stannch
General Baptists
Union I
Hindman
Our Town
D. C
Myer
Local News and School Notes From Around Drum Area
Health reports are posted for residents including David Miller hauling logs and Charlie Cunningham ill. Two of Tom Scott’s sons have pneumonia, ie Wilson also ill, Johnny Wample absent from school. School closes February 22 with expectations of a good time. Miss Lottie Crump returns after illness. Mr. Zimmerman near Advance buys hogs. A visit by J Ht Chestner and Grover near Scopus. An entertainment is planned at Behwperville school February 14. Eva Winohowtor died February 4, leaving a brother and many friends to mourn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Miller
Willie Thie
Mr. Randing
Drum Preparatory
Charlie Cunningham
Tom Scott
Ie Wilson
Johnny Wample
Lottie Crump
Mr. Zimmerman
Wwe
J. Ht
Cheatner
Grover
Ofj
J. Chestner
Scopus
Banday
Mia
Eva Winohowtor
Union Ridge Neighbors Share News and Advice
Community notes from Zalma detail births and health, with a girl born to J A1 Yount and J P Weat, plus local visits, church attendance, and farm activity. A featured "dont's" list offers guidance for young women, while items mention postmaster changes, school purchases, and nearby travel.
Cape Democrats Gol Thode Mann Sell Byrd Farm
Cape Democrats Gol Thode Mann of Jackson sold the Byrd farm for 616,000. The buyer paid about 1,000 for the farm a year ago. The record notes reflect a future guide and mentions an advertiser with unclear wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Democrats
Gol, Thodemann
Jackson
Byrd Farm
West Virginia tale ends in tragedy at Keystone dance
A Keystone dance ends in tragedy when Vance Vaughan steps on Laura Snapp’s toes and she draws a small revolver, shooting him. Vaughan is jailed, while Snapp reportedly says she was glad she acted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Keystone
Vance Vaughan
Laura Snapp
Unscrupulous Debt Lessons at Tent Meeting
A preacher hosts a tent gathering by posing debt questions to the congregation. Those who pay are urged to stand, while the nonpaying sit. An elderly member replies in Archaic speech about how debts affect him, provoking further speech about owed sums and consequences. The scene ends with voices insisting people settle loans.
Publication Notice in Bollinger Circuit Court
In the Bollinger County circuit court a notice by publication is issued in a case State of Missouri v Charles A Meeke. The petition seeks enforcement of a state lien on specified Foal property in section 22 township 32 north range 9 east and requires Meeke to answer by the next term or face default. The notice, published as required, names court officials and dates in Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rolens
W. K. Chandler
John Rollins
State of
Missouri
Anid County
Yla
Gun and Holawo
Marble Hill
M. Surry
Circuit Court
Bolling R County
Hienay M. Sum
W.K. Cranonen
Plaintif
State of Missouri
Charles A. Meeke
W.K. Chandler
Misanuri
Cui Wen
Quantter
Charlen A. Mechebo
Marble
Auld County
Hiway
Maer
Jamal
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Davin A. Bats
Pike
Farmington Times
F. M. Carter
Poriag Brore
Simon Lederer
New England States
Col
Sam B. Cook
Democratic State Central
Tennessee
Thomas B. Turley
Memphis
Isham G. Harris
Turley
Gov
Taylor
Wey
Thomas B. Reed
Tellar
Thomas
Dingley
McKinley
Tun
Albert O. Allen
Seibert
Albert
Arraspo
Illinois
Democratic Party
Republican Party
William EK. Chandler
United States
New Hampshire
Pri
Ieee
R Price Hfe
Regu
Tive Oe
Finle
B. Rosenblum
Malden
Jackson Herald
Ed Beck
Cape County
St. Louis
H. C. Grennor
Thomason
Mont Wade
Charleston
H. Meyer
Lederer
Poplar Watt
Mayer
Randel
Kerenk
Cahoon
Snider
Randall
Meyer Anya
The
Republic
Asaya
Willey Han
T Ho
Jumun
Union Ridge
Erma Petty
Lacy Johnson
Isham ‘Teeters
J. A1. Yount
Paul Wricht
Laflin
Et. L
J. M. Teeters
Cynthia
Ida Cole
George P. Cole
David Cheek
Indian Territory
J. B. Barks
A. M. Schobie
Rontarranta
Pula
God
Zalma
J. C. Cubbage
Blodgett
J. P. Weat
J.B. Back
Bollinger
W. H. Killian
J. McMinn
Buchanan
William Jackson
Misa
Grant Todd
A. F. Boyer
Charley Lane
Greenbrier
Brownwood
Tom Ch
Henry Suntmeyer
Nashville
Texas
Florida
New York
Wm. Scott
Scott
Robert HN
Nowsy
Newsy
Ita
Old Ab Drake
Vermont
Lizy Hilen
Boston Journal
Jackson Werald
J. K. Mathews
M. I
Oak Ridge
Mr. Mathews
Sheriffs
Louisa Mooney
Henry Mooney
Walter Webb
Carrie V. Weil
Richard Thomasson
Fay Thomasson
John W. Allen
Eugene Allen
George Thon
George K. Morse
Caroline Long
John Long
Mary Bartels
Louis J. Bartels
Diol
Coleman
Alber Anders
Perry County
Missou
Blinger County
A. D
August Minningre
Ballinger County
Ballinger
Gircuit
Wm. B. Yount
Brathron
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