Missouri School Folks Rally for Civic Progress
The Missouri community scene centers on Mayfield Smith Academy events at Farmington May 22 with graduates and participants named. A broader focus praises improvements in roads, schools, and civic spirit, noting plans to spend substantial sums in multiple towns for education facilities and public amenities to raise standards statewide.
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Missouri
Jeffersonity
Weallsville
Edina
Clayton
Bunceton
Jonnsburg
School entertainments fund library aids praised
Town and rural schools host entertainments to raise funds for library books and aids. The district notes such events improve school work and deserve patron support. The State Superintendent of each school system will hold exams for certificate in Albany and Joplin on May 25 and 26 in Clinton.
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Bate
Albany
Joplin
Clinton
Unprecedented farming paper club offer for readers
Farmers are urged to subscribe to a four-paper yearlong package including Live Stock Indicator Poultry Farmer Special Farmers Institute Editions and Tre Prasa for 61.25. The offer claims to deliver superior agricultural reading from the West with limited time availability samples available by calling the office.
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Bidi- Hons
Tre Prasa
West
Farmers’ Institute
Local notes from Cupprd and nearby towns
Our Correspondents report dry weather for planting and early farm work. Mrs. FM. Builder and Mine vinduted visit Cupford on Sunday while Mrs. F.M. Brown and her baby visited. Mins Mary Seller hosted friends Sunday evening for a pleasant gathering. W. HL Allmon is planting a large young orchard and cites corn plants as best. T YW Snidve is slowly recovering and T E Bowlins is suffering rheumatism. Orla Hosea assists W J Allman with farm tasks, with best wishes to Tim Puna and Bracx Evns.
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F.M. Brown
Babe
Cupford
Mary Seller
W. HL
Allmon
T. YW. Snidve
T. EL. Bowlins Ou
Orla
Hosea
W. J. Allman
Tim Puna
Bracx
Local Notes From Scopus Area On Various Visits And Events
Farmers slow to plant due to dry spell. Local residents include H D Williams and Charles Panny of Poplar Bluff on business last week. J B Chandler traveled to Jackson. John F Miller of Millerville passed through en route to Shrum. Will James, employed at Cape Girardeau, visited over the weekend. Pred Jones and Lyman Bridges among Sunday visitors. Mount Zion Sunday School organized and progressing. Aunt Busan Cook visited at Uncle France Cole’s home. Adam J Seabaugh and wife welcomed a nine pound boy. Whitewater Union Sunday School Convention set for May 23. all invited. Two Litrte nore.
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Scopus
H. D. Williams
Charles Panny
Poplar Bluff
James Blount
Perkins Croek
KB. Dewhitt
St Louis
J. B. Chandler
Jackson
John F. Miller
Millerville
Shrum
Will James
Cape Girardeau
Robert Ester
Drum
Pred Jones
Gravel Hill
Lyman Bridges
Bougeericketia
Mount Zion
Trentham
Cole
Chapa
Busan Cook
France” Cole
Senderson Moore
Oak Ridge
Alfonso
Ella Miller
Myrtle Seabaugh
Perryville
Adam J. Seabaugh
Walter Seabagh
Janos Seabaugh
Zalma
B. F P. Seabaugh
St. Louis
Asnual
T.B. Drum
J. J. Stamper
Whitewater Union
Iva Kurre
Daisy
Lillie Limbaugh
Rain Wish Echoes Through Glen Allen Area
Local residents hope for showers as a community report mentions visits among families in Glen Allen and surrounding areas. Names include Mrs L N Limbaugh and children, Hon F M Wells, J H Zimmerman family, A D Rhodes, Ora Benson, P W Wilkinson, Elory Zimmerman, Ephraim Welker, and Ad Wall with a note of a newborn girl for Mr and Mrs Dee Rhodes.
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Glen Allen
Flat River
F. M. Wells
Marble Hill
J. H. Zimmerman
A. D. Rhodes
Lutesville
Ora Benson
Marquand
Robert Rhodes
P.W. Wilkinson
Ella Revelle
A. R. Zimmerman
Elory
Paxico
Ephraim Welker
Bessville
Ad Wall
Dee Rhodes
Weather and moves touch a small town in a period piece
The note recalls dry weather and late frosts troubling farmers while residents like Ephraim Welker and Dr. G H Limbaugh move into or within the town. It mentions neighbors N Greer family relocating, Mrs Sarah Arthur visiting Sikeston, Union Sunday School led by J M Welker, Uncle Joe Arthur clearing new corn ground, Wm Have from Flat River visiting Hone folks, a mining company moving a diamond drill to Apple trek, and Rev R Walton preaching an event.
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Ephraim Welker
Bessville
Glen Allen
Mr Welker
N. Greer
Yeur
Sarah Arthur
Sikeston
Union 4A
G. H. Limbaugh
Joe Arthur
Flat River
Apple
Rv. R. Walton
Ben Albright
Won
Lester
Charleston
M. Watts
Medical College
St. Louia
Otto Watts
Delausus
A. L. Whitener
J. M. Welker
Joe Whitener
R. F. Watts
R. R. Welker
Sam Bess
Odis Baker
Hosie Hale
Prof
Edward Richards
Zalma Waa
Francis Griffith
Tn Press
Ita
Sermon at Union Webster Weller House Road
A brief note describes an interesting sermon at Union Webster Weller on the road to the home of a donor on Sunday.
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Teresting
Union Webster
Weller
Bunday
Local notes on visits and farm life in the Elm community
The column records neighbors visiting kin from Charleston to Delaus and Glen Allen, doctors returning to practice after graduation, church attendance, school leadership, and illnesses. It notes a late frost damaging fruit and mentions residents traveling to Ridge and Flat River, with community updates on property sales and moves.
Patton Farm Scene and Local Happenings
Patton residents report busy planting corn and trimming porches. Rev and Mrs Stamper of Sedgewickville visited with Christian Seabaugh family. Uncle Joe Holt bought a food mule and farms this season. Several boys quit factory work to haul bolts with Christian Seabaugh. Ava Henson visits Patton from Fredericktown. Lawrence Montgomery starts as the new blacksmith and Elmer Bollinger, James Sharrock, Bill Leeter, A Hennett, and Alfred Horson haul bolts this week.
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J. L. Stamper
Sedgewickville
Patton
Christian Seabaugh
Joe” Holt
C. EB. Presnell
Hetter
Boone, Boyal
Ava Henson
Fredericktown
Lawrence Montgomery
Elmer Bollinger
Town
James Sharrock
Bill Leeter
Hennett
Alfred Horson
Christian Seahaugh
Wip Bux
Farmers Report Dove Season In Tor Pues Area
Local farmers note a rise in dove activity after a harsh spell. The short spell last month cooled crops and delayed harvests, but birds have begun returning as fields recover.
Damage to Local Fruit Crop and Community Notes
Damage to the fruit crop in this vicinity is reported. Rev. Prod Brotherton preached an interesting sermon at Goncord Sum for morning and night to large congregations. Yount & Son continue clover work at this place. Min Merle Wallis, after visiting her grandmother Hawaii, returned to her home. Mrs. Annie Starkey is recovering from fever. John H. Resgan is improving. Charley Hawn visited Loyd on business. Ray Slinkard of Cape Girardeau visited relatives here. Busy Bee notes and local updates conclude.
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Prod Brotherton
Goncord Sum
Yount & Son
Merle Wallis
Misa Pogue
Joh Hanson
Annie Starkey
John H. Resgan
Wily
Charley Hawn
Loyd
Ray Slinkard
Cape Girerdeyn
Bes
Spring Health Tips and Local News from Marble Hill
Health in distressingly good for spring though frost last Friday damaged tender vegetation. Sam Randolph and Mi Ady Butt wed April 24 with officiant Helton. Mr and Mrs PB Richards visited Lutesville and Glen Allen. Hiram Rankin resigns as section foreman and moves to Bloomfield. Mrs John Burrow of Brownwood visiting relatives. Neel, son of Henry M Smith, visiting uncle J A Slagle. Noah Mouser visited Aston Hill church. G A R post prep for Memorial Day May 30. Perry Smith sold shop to D B Corbin planning a new store. Excursion train from Bloomfield brought fishers to Castor. Seabaugh, Slinkard, King family, Bollinger, James family and Dr Lages enjoyed St Louis trip. James met son Adolph in parade.
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Sam Randolph
Ady Butt
Helton
Mra
Richards
Lutesville
Glen Allen
Hiram Rankin
Bloomfield
John Burrow
Brownwood
Master Neel
Henry M. Smith
Marble Hill
J. A. Slagle
Noah Mouser
Aston Hill
G. A. RB
Weather Bureau
Tis
Perry Smith
D. B. Corbin
Castor
Jamnoa Seabaugh
Leo Slinkard
Chas
James
Adolph
20Th Missouri Regulars
C.coox
Toga News Briefs and Local Notes
Farmers are planting corn and residents report good health with a desire for fun. The district M. E. Church South conference at Advance closed May 8 with strong attendance. A grand show at Advance last Saturday drew crowds. Local incidents include a near mishap at a sawmill and a child injuring a foot on a nail.
Local church service and corn planting progress noted
Fayners push rapid corn planting as Huskey reports work in progress. Locrest Grove church held service with Rev John Stone delivering a sermon. Prof J N Robbins to teach forthcoming sessions.
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Locrest Grove
John Stone
J. N. Robbins
Local Notes From Hickory Grove Community
Hickory Grove notes report Miss May Hankey named as district’s best teacher with relatives visiting Saturday and Sunday. Wm Robinson Jr moved into a recently vacated home. May Kallinn of Latesville accompanies him. Millerville plans noted as he intends to make a life there. A large crowd attended a sermon by Rbe the Sires on Sunday. He also led a league meeting that night. Late frosts damaged crops and perhaps all fruit in the area. Mrs. Louisa Shanks remains in poor health. Huskey spent a few days at home last week. Ming Almods Ritzel visited Miss Nellie Huskey Sunday. Residents whitewashed outbuildings and fences, enhancing homes.
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Tun Passe
Charles Lanpher
M. E. Church South
Josie Grey
Toga
Advance
Celia Smith
Mr. Smith
W.E. Winchester
Thos. Ryah
TSR
McKinney
T. R. McKinney
Hickory Grove
League
Louisa Shanks
Huskey
Pioneer Cooperage Company
Ming Almods Ritzel
Nellie Huskey
Jans
Commencement Week Begins With Haben Laureate Address
Next week marks commencement week with Rev. St. Jenkins delivering the Haben laureate address at the Baptist church. Commencement exercises are set for Friday night May 22 featuring two contests for youth and medals for winners. Admission is fifteen cents to defray expenses and add to the library fund as a new volume was added last week.
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St. Jenkins
Baptist Church
Acapemvite
Sunday Visitors and Meetings Across Perkins Area
James 8. Cole of Perkins invited friends Sunday as Rev. A J Lincoln preached at Cole s church. Asa Stevens and wife visited D Brown family while Robert Estes and his daughter were on the pay list. A L Stevens and family and Thos Brown and family visited Estes. Fred Jonesle came for Cape Girardeau employment. Tuther Howard of near Jackson and Miss Mary Miller of Millersville visited. Lillie Lincoln stayed with Estes family. Rev Jesse Page preached at Mt Zion Sunday. Jonas Barks attended a horse sale at Mr Connys and bought a fine horse. J B Chandler near readiness to open blacksmith shop with Robert Allen employed. Laura Stevens visited Georgie and Katie Dewhitt.
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James 8. Cole
Perkins
Scott County
A. J. Lincoln
Cole
Asa Stevens
D. Brown
Robert Estes
Little
A. L. Stevens
Thos Brown
Fred Jonesle
Cape Girardean
Tuther Howard
Near Jackson
Mary Miller
Millersville
Mim Lillie Lincoln
Jesse Page
Mt. Zion
Jonas Barks
Agents Wanted in Every Town and Township in the County
Verman Cav Cat Co announces agents needed to introduce goods. Address 233 N Ewing Ave, St. Louis, Missouri.
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Verman Cav Cat Co
Ewing Ave
St. Louis
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