Election turmoil and reform talk across Pemiscot region
The Ironton Register and Charleston Enterprise report a heated political fight in Pemiscot and surrounding areas with Republican Tommy Akins looming for a showdown, a $10,000 low total planned, and a Democratic majority shift in the county. Other items note political retirements, candidate fortunes, and sensational rumors about Senate and House dynamics, plus a deadly sawmill accident at Cary, Scott County, where Charles Williams was fatally injured by a rolling log and saw.
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Ironton
Iron County
Charleston
Cary
Scott County
Johnstone Land Company
Blodgett
Charles Williams
BR. G. Williams
Charles
Williams
Local notes on health and residents progress
Our correspondents report Heath in fair condition in this vicinity. School 18 under P. B. Chosiner. Stella, daughter of Louis Kaiser, rapidly recovering from typhoid fever. C M Lesley, a new merchant, busy. John Huskey family visiting his brother Thomas Huskey and Squire family Latarde Miss Carrie Reitzel visiting Advance relatives. News is scarce at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. B. Chosiner- Stella
Louis Kaiser
C. M. Lesley
John Huskey
Indian Territory
Thomas Huskey
Squire
Carrie
Reitzel
Coks
Howe
Miss France Baker O Hill Visits J M Chron Left For Bismarck
Saturday and Sunday fragment mentions Pinkoey Shram Tuesday and a pump engine. Marble igter's note unclear. No clear event or named organizations beyond scattered place names.
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France
Baker O
Hill
J. M- Chron
Bismarck
Igter
Premiums Offered for Raised Turkeys by Goodwin and Jean
A historical notice offering cash premiums to individuals delivering the greatest number of pounds of turkeys raised by the sender. Farmers may deliver at different times. pay details and large-bill particulars available upon writing Goodwin and Jean.
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Goodwin & Jean
Local notes on visits and health in town
Town residents report visits from J A Berry and family to Buchanan and Marble Hill relatives, Dr J K Smith from Fredericktown in town briefly, and Rev W A Ashley preaching while visiting members. Several illnesses are noted including consumption and scarlet fever, with residents moving locations, weddings, and farm business updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Berry
Buchanan
J. K. Smith
Fredericktown
W. A. Ashley
Charles Moyers
Jacob Creder
J. F. Berry
Marble Hill
Frederick Malony
Keelin Berry
Willem Berry
Glen Allen String Band
N. Tallent
Fowler & Smith
Paomerhes
Local Notes On Election Aftermath And Community Happenings
After the election, the writer notes farmers in the area plowing for another crop and arm gathering early. Henry Lincoln finished a fine house for Jacob Lincoln near Marble Hill and is at home gathering corn. John Welker and family visited relatives near Hurricane Sanday. Francis Stevens Dellah Brown and Frank Patton returned from Danklin county last week. John Brown came up from Danklin county to vote and stayed briefly. Seesrs J. Cook and Eli James helped Patto release a Hereford male from Allen Cook. Connie and Alonso, sons of G. J. Cook of Sedigewick, mentioned in passing.
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Stoddard County
J. H. Yount
Near Marble Hill
Nichols Chapel
B. Dewhits
J. N. Cook
Barron
Settin
Henry Lincoln
Carpenter
Jacob Lincoln
Marble Hill
John Welker
Hurricane Sanday
Francis Stevens
Dellah Brown
Frank Patton
Danklin County
John Brown
J. Cook
Eli James
Patto
Allen Cook
Connie and
Alonso
G. J. Cook
Oer Sedigewick
W. W. M. C. Notes on First Quarter Results
The first quarter closed with high marks in examinations and grades under current management. Faculty is strong and students industrious. Enrollments surpassed the six year average, with Miss Lada Nanney of Scopus and Miss Florence Reed newly enrolled. W. O. Shram and Irvin Fish left.
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Ww.m. C
Lada Nanney
Scopus
Florence Reed
W. O. Shram
Irvin Fish
Local notices on meetings and events in town
The article notes Frank Titus faced aIlments at home last week and Bobool will close Friday with a count of Verchers. The first Saturday in December will be kept in the place. Mrs Henderstiot's music class has formed a mune ehiby meeting monthly to play and socialize. The aim is to help beginners overcome timidity in playing the piano. The social portion will become permanent.
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Frank Titus
iIlmen
Bobool
Verchers’ Association
Community Notes From Union County Church Events
A compact Union County update notes two weeks closed sessions, ministers assisting in meetings, and hopes for beneficial outcomes. Mentions Wilson Knowles of Patton and Miss Katie Whitener at a wedding near Loo Habo, Desloxe and Miss Ethel Whitener at Fear Lodge, with Miss Gertrude Alexander visiting her aunt. Other items include J M Bitzes south of Laflin gathering corn, Dr Coleman’s California visitor, a newborn girl to Mr and Mrs G A Venable on October 28, and Guota Davis returning home from Cape Girardeau Brasvitutas.
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Pye Union
Barrett
Wilson Knowles
Patton
Katie Whitener
Loo Habo
Desloxe
Ethel Whitener
Fear Lodge
Union
Gertrude Alexander
Dites Besg
J. M. Bitzes
Laflin
Dr. Ri
Coleman
California
G."a. Venable
Guota Davis
Cape Girardeau
Brasvitutas
Local notes with weddings deaths and weather hints
Health remains good as election ends and temperatures drop. James Nall returns from county. Louis Wiseman tied to Cape. upcoming wedding unnamed. corn harvests near completion for winter. Carey Null seen westmost Sundays. mad dog bite reported. Mrs. Trafford visits from Arkansas. Roswell Pickett seen weekly. Tom Hawn travels to Bismark. Flora Hawn visits home. Mrs. Mattie Reagan dies. burial at Pleasant Valley. Young folks enjoy ciphering smash at Barber school. Gusta Davis visiting Cape Girardeau. Henry Slinkard mends arm. Wilson Knowles and Katie Whitener wed with Rev Woods officiating. heartfelt wishes for a prosperous life. Evan Yount ill. Miss Norris Whitener returns from Mayfield for wedding. Davis sisters mentioned.
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James Nall
County
Louis Wiseman
Cape
Carey Null
J. M. Shell
Mrs. Trafford
Arkansag
Potor
Roswell Pickett
Roswell
Pumas
Dam
Onshaven
Crooked Creek
Tom Hawn
Bismark
Flora Hawn
Mattie Reagan
John Reagan
Pleasant Valley
Gusta Davis
Cape Girardeau
Henry Slinkard
Wilson Knowles
Katie Whitener
Woods
Meeting Notes From Bessville Visit And Orlon
A fragment notes a visit to Bessville and attendance at a meeting in Orlon two weeks ago. The text is sparse and includes a name Jay as a possible attendee or speaker.
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Bessville
Orlon
Jay
Birth and Death Notice of Pinkney Calbern 1806 1908
Pinkney Calbern son of Pinkney and Barih Bhrom born September 15 1806 died October 30 1908 of scarlet fever. He was intelligent loving and greatly devoted to family and school. He spoke kindly of his mother and attended school daily with goodbyes to his mother. The family mourns a precious child whose memory will be cherished as he rests in faith awaiting a heavenly dawn. A relative.
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Pinkney Calbern
Pinkney
Barih Bhrom
Ain
Papa
Jesus
County Court Proceedings Nowember 1908 Report and Petitions
County Court proceedings show multiple road petitions approved and ordered acted upon, with surveys, openings, and continuations. Appointments as justices of the peace for Wayne Liberty Lorane s townships. various damages, payments, and hires recorded. road district duties set, and public road changes continued to Wednesday.
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Nowember Peet
J. B. Smith
J. Matt Zimmerman Er
Mr. Weet
Wayne Township
S. H. Barrett
Liberty Township
Thomas Huskey
Loranes Township
Canad
Lewis Hindman
Nicic Lane
Sarah
Grace Crow
Rock Street
Marble Hill
O. N. West
Board of Equalization
O. A. Sandor
James Burford
Andrew Ruscol
Gore Cooper
County Public School Fund
Bee Yount
County Poor Farm
Henry Muangle
W. B. Limbaugh
Preak Yount
W. J. Bollinger
J. M. Crites
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J. J. Russell
Sena Bois
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House of
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House Committee On Agriculture
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William Jefferson Pollard
St. Louis
British Isles
Glasgow
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Southeast News
Premiusis
Ayers
Ayer
Besnville
Witmer
Marbie Hill
Cole
Clark's Hardware
Lutesville, Mo
People's Bank
Lutesville, Missouri
OC. M. Witmer
GEO
B. Clark
M. Wells
Chas. C. Hobbs
Bollinger County Bank
Lutesville
Missouri
F.M. Wells
G. M. Witmer
Chas
Bolba
E. B
E. Clark
Lateront
Yale
Jacueon Manus Wenns
John H. Sander
C. L. Talley
B. H. Bollinger
Pres
WM. Lages
Vien Paris
J. V.slinkard
Casnine
Bank OF
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Zalma, Missouri
Burglar Insurance
National Sale & Look Co
Sargent & Greenleaf
C. A. Sander
T. Robert Drum
Casier
J. A. Taylor
Vica-Pase't
Capital
Sander
L. Robinson
J.B
Robert Drum
Dean B. Hill
Mosler
Your Business
C. M. Witmer
C. A. Kinder
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