County Court Notes on Juries and Public Work
The September circuit court term names the grand and petit juries with members listed. The county institute board selects four appointees. Land was added to the public square from Robertorum, and various salaries, bonds, and school fund bonuses were approved. Fees for numerous court and road district services are itemized, plus KE A Black sent to the poor farm and numerous billings settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
J. W. Drum
William Berry
Jesse Lutes, Sr
J. T. Ellis
J. M. Knolls
John A. Yount
B. A. Tinnin
J. F. Back
Ambrose Hampton
J. T. Gaither
Potter
J. M. Kinder
Petit Jury
G. C. Lessley
T. H. Snider
Reuben McCormick
Isaac Presnell
D. R.seabeaugh
Levi Smith
T. B. Cook
H. A. Bolliar
Henry Kmart
W. G. Myera
M. G Richards
N. J. Sith
J. E. Kinder
John Stuivaer
A. J. Charles
J. A. Crosby
James Woods
J. B. Holder
K. H Simpkins
Howard Black
Robert Fisher
J. Howerton
W. C. Myers
W. Adlonser
W. A. Dunn
W. BR. Farrar
County Institute Board
Robertorum
Public Square
J. T. Wails
F. M. Wells
M Watts
R Kinder
L Winden
Ai Finney
M A Wallace
H Levott
O Watson
Rollers
H Rollens
Mr Bridges
John Watkins
Coach Lee
William Mills
William Ragsdale
Sam Scott
Sam HL Hoovensheit
Miami Mills
John MecVoy
Columbus Roberts
Robert Roberts
Garret Stevens
Gcp Crump
Paes Farm
J A Reilly
BS Snider
A D Kegley
JT Wells
H M Smith
Sander & Allen
George D. Barnard
A B Jones
Standard ,Printing Company
William Grimsley
Henry Bennett
J W Dixon
Stolen Horses Near Crump Tie Up Evening Ride
Two fine horses were stolen near Crump Missouri on Monday night. A. D. Edwards reported his bay saddle horse taken from a field into a stable. Fritz Sleeter lost a nearly identical horse from his barn, tied in the woods. Both animals wore size seven shoes. the thieves vanished after leading the pair about two miles before trail went cold.
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Crump
A. D. Edwards
Fritz Sleeter
The Business We Do in Twin Cities
An editor reports on local trade volume in the Twin Cities. He cites a close estimate of last year’s gross receipts at 435000 dollars from merchants and businesses. He predicts this year’s total will reach about half a million, noting public underestimation of village commerce.
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Twin Cities
Comiskey Visits Bonne Terre on Street Railway Outlook
John A Comiskey of Bonne Terre visited last Monday and Tuesday to inspect street railway prospects. He praised the Twin Cities outlook, toured the grounds with Mr McClintock and the Wallpaper editor, met local financiers, and planned a return visit soon.
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John A Comiskey
Bonne Terre
Twin Cities
McClintock
Walllpaper
Ready For Business at Marble Hill Blacksmith Shop
Henry Gains announces completion of his Marble Hill shop and is ready to handle any blacksmith work. With many years experience and a guarantee on all work, he partners with first class wood worker Robert White to specialize in wagon making. They offer repairing of farm machinery and horse gear at the best and cheapest rates.
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Henry Gains
Marble Hill
Robert White
Fat Beef Cattle Offer From T M Jones
T M Jones announces that in a few days he will bring from Cape County several fine fat beef cattle. The cattle have grazed on good pasture all spring and will be delicious tender and juicy. He promises lower costs than any butcher and offers savings to his patrons, with mutual support emphasized.
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T. M. Jones
Cape County
Building committee to estimate Rosemont hall plans
Work Hegan, Prof. E to survey the Rosemont hall lot last Monday. The building committee will meet next Monday to review estimates. Plans will be submitted for approval.
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Work Hegan
E. &. Graham
Rosemont Hall
Six Die In Tragic Creek Crossing Near Crooked Creek
A fabricated tale claims a Greenville family died during a high water crossing at Crooked creek near Luresville. The editor admits the story is invented to urge building a bridge, noting a real danger if the creek remains bridgeless. The note underscores the need for a bridge to prevent future loss of life and property.
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Greenville
Luresville
Marble Hill
Appleton
Cape County
James Jenkins
Crooked Creek
Linesville
Laflin
Twin Cities
It Was No Use A Lutesville Boy And His Mother
A Lutesville boy, about ten, had a minor fight with a playmate. His mother, noted for Christian spirit, urged him to ask God for forgiveness at prayers. The boy replied that God won’t forgive him, saying he would not ask God.
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Lutesville
Christaan
Retir
Buildings Projects Start or Finish in Lutesville and Marble Hill
The article notes W. W. Samples on Central Main street nearing completion with roof plastering shelving and windows to be installed. Clark & S8on's warehouse nears completion aiding operations. Dr Barford prepares a business block near Magnolia mills once bricks are ready. Dr Jr Biggs plans a brick corner business house. George E Conrad lays foundation stone for a brick residence in Marble Hill. Dr Witmer begins foundation work for a High street business block. Foundations wait on brick burn.
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W. W. Sample
Main Street
Lutesville
Clark & S8on
Barford
Magnolia Mills
Jr. P. Biggs
Marble Hill
George E. Conrad
State University Commencement Opens May 28
The commencement exercises will open on May 28 and end on June 1. The institution has been well managed under President Dr. Jesse. Despite the building burning incident, the school had a successful year and is a pride to the state.
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The
State University
Jesse
Bellone Collegiate Institute to Hold Commencement Exercises
The Bellone Collegiate Institute will begin its commencement exercises on Sunday May 28 and close the following Wednesday. The school spent eleven years under Prof Vandiver and is now led by Prof N B Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellone Collegiate Institute
Vandiver
N. B. Henry
Is It a Pasture The Courts Yard Privilege Granted
The court yard mowing privilege was granted to Judge Estes last Saturday for $3. The remark suggests Bollinger county treats the court house campus as pasturage and should be kept neatly trimmed.
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Estes
Bollinger County
Court House
First game played at the academy diamond
A Sunday afternoon match at the academy diamond pitted the regular nine against an irregular nine. The close contest ended 20 to 18 in favor of the regular team, blamed on lack of practice.
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Academy
Naughty Wind and Crinoline Warns Twin City Ladies
An ornate Saturday Blade effusion cautions Kansas and Twin City women against crinoline. It mocks hoopskirt fashion with exaggerated spellings and humorous shrieks, urging women to reject the contraption in favor of simpler dress. The column blends satire with social mores of the era.
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Saturday Blade
Twin City
Wsaring
Hoopskirte
Kansas
Aophyr
Mile
Catia
Churches Host Busy Sunday Services and Delegates
Bright services across Lutesville and Marble Hill with strong Sunday schools at Methodist, Presbyterian, and Baptist churches. Delegates chosen for Bonne Terre convention include Mrs. Frymire Rev. McCans Rev. N. M. Parsons and Tom Allen. Rev Oswell's maiden sermon at Presbyterian church and Rev Bowman at Baptist church drew large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Lutesville
Baptist
Marble Hill
Christain
Bonne Terre
Frymire
Mc Cans
N. M. Parsons
Tom Allen
Oswell
Presbyterian Church
Bowman
Baptist Church
Christain Sanday School
Walker
McClintock
Methodist Church
Gatesville brick yard to burn 600000 this summer
J M Cofer reported last Monday that 600000 brick will be burned this summer at the same naval yard in Gatesville's southeastern area. The site has fine brick clay and produced quality handmade bricks last year. The same workers return to operate, supplying bricks used in the Palace of News and other local buildings.
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J. M. Cofer
Sea Hern
Gatesville
Palace of News
F. A. Stanton
Drunk in Court Describes Embellished Tale Before Judge
A man appeared before the police magistrate charged with intoxication. He argued his account was embellished and protested the judge’s plain drunk remark. He claimed his intoxication was not ordinary and mocked experts, insisting his tale was unusually ornate.
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Simin
Cofer, Dickey & Co
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