Our Correspondents Health Plow Preparations and Local Notes
Health is reasonably good as farmers begin plowing for next crop. Benton Cook moved back to his farm. George Linheugh moved into the drugstore he bought. A baby girl born to Rophia Robinson and others mentioned. John Dimahang arraigned for disturbing the peace. trial set. Local sawmills to aid Willing Shell. W. Yount, shot recently, improving slightly but not out of danger. Mrs Maevis Seabsagh died after brief illness. Remarks on local people, trades, and small incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Cook
George Linheugh
Sucre Free
Rophia Robinson Pound
Rachel Kaixer
John Dimahang
Hay
Sutither
Grindstaig & Bat Ave
Shell
W. , Yount
William Macallinewx
Maevis
Wilburn Seabsagh
Sheloyvesen
Seabaugh
William Shell
Congregational
M. Es
Maggie
Dir
Shinamuan
Neely’s Landing
W. C. Yount
Pattonite
Cape Girardeau Normal notes and political chatter
Cape Girardeau reports scarce news and pleasant weather last week. Normal students enjoyed a Rep. 22 holiday. Prof J M White of Carthage visited the Normal. E S McCarty is named for Missouri lieutenant governor nomination. Vandiver sought arms in St Louis for a military company. outcome not yet learned. An evening by the Normal societies on Feb 24 yielded a successful event with about 870 in net proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. White
Carthage
The
Normal
E. S. McCarty
Missouri
Bollinger County
Cape Girardeau
O. J. Snider
Robert Drum
Rosa Fischer
Vandiver
St. Louis
Kirk
Missouri State Normal School
the Normal
Reverend Davis Sermon Highlights Local Renewal
Fragments from this week indicate Rev. William Davis delivering a sermon at the local church, with notes suggesting themes of renewal and community faith. The unreadable OCR obscures several details, but the core event centers on his address and its local reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Davis
Local notes include visits and events from Paxtoo to Marble Hill
KATLMLA J V Slinkard had business at Paxtoo Tuesday Adolph Mayer was in town Tuesday Mr Kwufias drummer formerly in business here was here Wednesday There was a leap year gathering at Dr Layes Thursday night John Watkins went to Cape county Thursday Miss Tina Fallk had business at Lutesville bank Thursday R J Slaughter called on our merchants Saturday Rev Hembree preached here Sunday morning and evening Mrs Filen White has returned to Zalma for good A couple of mares sold at auction here Saturday They brought 104 not so dixD either So Tommys' going to run for the senate is he Wonder when he'll run for the presidency He might as well strive for a seat in heaven as in the senate Mr Trautwein of Lutesville was in our city Sunday Mr Dan Brown was in town Monday J W Slinkard D S Mann Umph James J W Walker and Parson Jamison went to Marble Hill Monday Peter Molder and Bell started for Waco Texas Monday Mr Treland at Greenbrier died Saturday evening also Mr Wilson postmaster of the same place Saaty Ruve
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.V. Slinkard
Paxtoo
Adolph Mayer
Tuesay
Kwufias
Filen White
Henry Gaines
Zalma
Tommys
Soing
Senate
Trautwein
Lutesville
Our City
Dan Brown
J. W. Slinkard
D.S. Mann
Umph James
J. W. Walker
Parson Jamison
Marble Hill
Peter Molder
Bell
Waco
Texas
Treland
Greenbrier
Saturda
Wilson
Saaty Ruve
Oatsowing Advances as Farmers Push in Cane Creek Area
In Ana News style, farmers prepare for oatsowing while local youths like Pete Baker attend Cane Creek church. The piece notes improving weather, mentions J Murray as the local engineer, and references Uncle John Galloway and Greay in casual town notices.
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Qld
John Galloway
J. Murray
Greay
Cane Creek
Pete’ Baker
Boaratakar
Dunker Bible Health and farming notes collide in brief item
A fragmented item mentions health issues and farmers preparing to sow. Names Pierce and Nd Peters appear in a garbled account, with references to ants and a Bible theme. The readable text is sparse and unclear but points to a local, low-detail note about wellbeing and agricultural activity.
Local School Terms End Timely in February
Relatives and friends in the Flat Woods report the latter part of last week as Robert L. Teeters closed an excellent term of school in the vicinity on February 22. A child born February 21 to Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Chostner is noted. J. M. Chostner closed the most successful term of school Feb. 21 in recent memory, with many patrons pleased by pupil advancement. Come back next winter, Jackson. Karty Risen.
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Robert L. Teeters
J.M. Chostner
Ij. Chostner
Jackson
Karty
Confederates at Higginsville Home Seek Public Aid in 1895 Report
The managers of the Confederate Home at Higginsville issue their 1895 report urging Missouri readers to continue support. They note growing camps from two or three to forty-eight, praise the home farm's management, and report the near completion of a hospital funded by St. Louis daughters. The appeal asks county officials and readers to sustain the home to keep it self supporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginsville
Missouri
Post Dispatch
Daughters of the Confederacy of St. Louis
Missouri county resources survey proposed by labor bureau
Jefferson City February 27 1896 circular explains a plan to collect information on Missouri 114 counties resources and advantages for home seekers in farming and industry. The labor bureau seeks cooperation from informed citizens to publish a directory of best counties for various pursuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Ciry
Sin
Labor Bureau
Missouri
The Secret Child Tale By Cora Stuart Wheeler
Fragmented dialogue reveals two small children discussing a mysterious “secret” baby sister. A nurse provides cryptic lines about where the baby may be found, mentioning gardens, cabbages, and hidden spaces as adults react with whimsy and concern.
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Nura
Cora Stuart Wheeler
A Wandering Shoe and the Cottage in Berkshire Hills
A halfworn copper-toed shoe travels through a busy city scene and toward a tranquil Berkshire cottage. A stray item inspires memories of a childless postal carrier and hopeful notes from various witnesses, revealing small human longings tied to a single traveler.
Mining camp romance detail stirs California rumor
A fragment notes a mining camp romance claim in California, describing the old miner as cynical and claiming he never spoke to women, reflecting tensions in frontier social life and gossip among miners.
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California
Best Spring Medicine Liver Regulator Ad
Vintage ad promotes Spavron s Liver Regulator as a patent remedy for liver issues and rheumatic health. Claims include two stage liver regimens, purities and corrector, with emphasis on a red label and brand prominence. Mentions J M Zellin & Co Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. UM. Zellin & Co
Philadelphia
Hermit of Jacksonville Was 19th Century Lover Revealed
A Dickinson County tale reveals George Barnes, once driven to westward hermitage after a thwarted romance with Irene L, returned decades later when his cabin papers show him worth over $100,000. His family, long believing him dead, discovered his true identity after his death.
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Georga
Oscar T. Slack
Powershun
N. J
George
Homme
Irene L
Jacksonville
Pat's Economy License Mixup at Court
Pat secured a court license to marry then tried to swap the name Mary Flynn for Katie O'Connby in the record. Clerk explains a new license is needed, leaving Pat facing further trouble from authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Mary Flynn
Katie’ O’connby
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Philip Maine
Jack Carmick
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Mathew
J. A. Turvins
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Cape County
Willis Pounds
Pepe
Balding
Joe Minter
Jian
Ana
Dunker Bible
A. Pierce
Nd Peters
Uncle Sam
Maide Ile
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Mationg
Fort Scott
Eas
St. Touts
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