Pierce murder trial ends with not guilty verdict
In Marble Hill circuit court Judge Shackleford presided as the Pierce case concluded. The jury acquitted Taylor Pierce of murder after a lengthy trial, praised as perhaps the county’s most interesting.-
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Pierce
Circuit Court
Marble Hill
Henry M. Smith
Sheriff Wells
Moses Whybark
Asaliens
Smith and Morgan
Tax
A. F. Dockins
A. L. Whitener
J. H. Cheek
J. P. Limbaugh
David Brown
C C. Limbaugh
Jefferson Limbaugh
Shackleford
Glen Allen
St Louis
Tokis
Boonyville
Scott’ County
Masonic Lodge
Laffin
Missionary Baptist ‘Church
Taylor Pierce
Benny
Killian
Social Circle Notes Show Local Parties and Weddings
A roundup of social events in Lutesville and nearby areas includes small parties hosted by Miss Vallie Revelle, Miss Blanche O'Brien, and Miss Flora Porter with guests from the community. Attendees range from J. T. Kinder to David Graves, with later notices of a checker domino evening at John W. Revelle’s residence and a vocal club gathering at Rev. McClintock’s. The column also mentions travels of Frank Wilson to Cape Girardeau and St Vincent's, and a local marriage between John Castator and Hannah Wood at Cane Creek south of town.
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Vallie Revelle
Latesville
Blanche O’brien
Flora Porter
Susie Graves
Yallie Revelle
J.T. Kinder
Edward Dram
David Conrad
Tom Bowman
John W. Revelle
Lutesville
Frank Wilson
Cape Girardeau
St. Vincent’s
Young Ladies’ Academy
Annie
Jackson
Oak Ridge
Est
Burfordsville
May Kinder
Farmington
W. Drom
David Graves
St. Louis
Elizabeth
Mr. Hunter
Montgomery
Dora Axe
J. A. Slagle
Zaliha
Alice Dominico
J.W. Dram
Cape
J. McMinn
Zalma
John Castator
Hannah Wood
Cane Ee Tn
Burnt by Potash Incident Injures L B James
L B James suffered severe burns to both hands and clothing after igniting a chlorate of potash wash he bought in small tablets. He tried to smother the fire with his other hand, a five cent piece in his pocket melted from the heat. He was excused from a Pierce case due to pain and returned home to Zalma.
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B. James
L. B. James
Pierce
Shackleford
Zalma
Patent List Shows Missouri Grantees Last Week
The Missouri patent list for last week includes Adrian Bryant with an adjustable desk. W H Daniels of St Louis with a car axle lubricator. C Degherle of Iron Mountain with a steam hammer. J W Frey of Webb City with a game apparatus. F A Goodridge of St Louis with a thread cabinet. E M Garnee of Westport with a car platform holder. T J Hathaway of Montevallo with a seed planter. R W Johnson of Sikeston with a fence post. A Koecker and J L Rinker of Aurora with an adjustable automatic can swing. A Ross of Maryville with a derrick. and C R Schilling of St Louis with a wrapping machine.
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Missouri
Bryant
Adrian
W. H. Daniels
St. Louis
C. Degherle
Iron Mountain
J. W. Frey
Webb City
F. A. Goodridge
E. M. Garnee
Westport
T. J. Hathaway
Montevallo
R. W
Barfordville Cornet Band Shines At Picnic
Paris dispatch notes Barfordville cornet band scored a grand success at a Saturday picnic. Though a new organization, it plays well and won warm support from a large crowd. The event offered ample amusements and a grand late night band ball.
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Barfordville
Paris
Barforrdville
The Old Settlers Association Idea
Thomas Rigdon of Glen Allen proposes forming an old settlers association for the county. The editor endorses the suggestion, suggesting eligibility after forty years residence. The proposal aims for social pleasure with an annual gathering, not financial gain, highlighting the value of shared history among long-time residents.
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Thomas Rigdon
Glen Allen
Fat Arm
Rms
Tragic Death of Brakeman W. H. Hancock at Glen Allen
W H Hancock, a 32 year old unmarried brakeman from DeSoto, was killed around 3 am last Thursday near Glen Allen while setting brakes on freight train No 79. He fell between cars on a steep grade, his head severed and body mangled as the train passed. An inquest was held to determine the cause.
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Aunt Artes
W. H. Hancock
Glen Allen
Beard
Walters
DeSoto
Anderson
Ind
Michigan Accident Company
Hancock
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Cobb & Lessley
Main Street
Wasterling
N. M. Zimmerman
Presbyterian Church
Albert Perkins Mast
The
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OLD Settlers
Pet
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Wats An
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