Letter From N J Smith Describes McMurray Seattle Life
N J Smith writes from McMurray Washington in mid November about Seattle on Puget Sound. He notes population about 60 000 and rapid growth with electricity 89 miles of streetcar lines and cheap merchandise relative to St Louis. He describes timber fruit crops and livestock, mentions a 16 to 1 free silver state, and laments friends who have died while hoping for reunion in the afterlife.
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N. J. Smith
McMurray, Wasa
Eptron Press
Seattle
Puget Sound
St. Louis
Lake Washington
Sound
Washington
Union
McMurray
Seattle Lake Shore
Old Bollinger
Missouri
Quiet Glen Allen notes and social items
Glen Allen items report Avery Zimmerman moving to Louisiana to join a brother. A Detroit visitor arrives as a presumed symbol of business. Marshall Miller of Cobden Illinois attended Charley Miller’s funeral. Rev L L Pinnell and wife planned a trip to the hatter’s old home. A Christmas tree and box supper are planned in Glen Allen. Shelry Son’s business is noted with Jake’s smile. Died at Lora Missouri on November 16 Charley Miller, brother of Mrs James Walker, who lived with him.
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Avery Zimmerman
Louisiana
Detroit
Marshall Miller
Cobden
Charley Miller
L. L. Pinnell
The
Hatter
Glen Allen
Shelry & Son
Jake
Lora
Charle Miller
James ¥. Walker
County Court Proceedings Continued in Sesquicentennial Ledger
Records show Thursday and Friday sessions with numerous allowances for road, poor relief, election duties, and public work. Payments include Henry M Smith, J Monroe Robins, and D S Mann for salaries, materials, and official services. bonds approved for constables and a shop fund. school fund bonds and audited warrants for jail and courthouse upkeep.
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Mahlam Cox
Daniel Rhodes
Henry Rhodes
J. J. West
Samuel Silze
John C. Staller
James Statler
August Bulmsack
N. L. Clingingsmith
W- J. Crites
Union Township
Eli J. Deck
Whitewater Township
Booth
H. P. Vanderen
Martin Vandora
William Lages
Davie Dixon
Peter Eluitacher
C.(. Baumagarden
Herman Ilesse
Bend
Thomas Huskey
August Sander
William Jackson
H. M. Smith
J. Monroe Robins
C. M. Witlner
Judeth Burdett
B. Rogenblum
William I. Barr
W. A. Cubbage
Charles Oswald
John E. Cooper
F. M. Young
Mann
Allan James W. Dixon
Henry Billings
John A. Miller
Ransom Hahs
Thomas Chronister
Fillmore Township
Amos T. Long
Laban Creen
Ollie Hahn
Moses Harper
W. R. Waldrap
T. Pierce
James H. Girdley
J. R. Rhea
James H. Wilson
Wayne Township
Smith
James HM
Wilder
Henry M. Smith
Grandison Sample
Henry Gaines
John J. Chandler
Toho W. Laird
J. A. Manning
Joseph E. Baker
Geo. E. Clark
D. S Mann
Monroe Hindman
Oe Spee Board of Pisc
Mpany
Zalma social notes mix parties and local travels
Dr and Mrs Cubbage hosted a Zalma party for young folks with a good time reported. Visitors included John Saxon Ed Kimmel from Cape Girardeau and drummer Hall. The article notes a big sale at J W Lincoln's home and mentions the new railroad progress. Local marriages and various opinions on McKinley era economics are also touched.
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Cubbage
Zalma
John Saxon
Ed Kimmel
Cape Girardeau
Hall
Windy Hart
Joe James
Vaughan
Brownwood
Will A. Oubbaze
St. Louis
Marion Sims Medical College
Dick Whitaker
Allenville
Mr. Cox
Chicago
Will Stone
S.J. McMinn
Luteeville
Republic and Post Dispatch
J. W. Lincoln
William Looney
Henry Bowers
Eliza Greenwood
Freddie Whitaker
Pullman Palace Car Company
Yonkers
N. Y
McKinley
Hanna
Grisham
Lowndes
Zalma Sena
Geome
Mach
Saux Rus
Weather Update Describes Recent Fine Days
The report notes several pleasant days with clear skies and mild temperatures. Forecasters expect continued calm conditions with light breezes and no precipitation in the near term.
Simmons Liver Regulator Promoted as Safe Purifier
The advertisement touts SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR as a home remedy for liver and kidney derangement and biliousness. It claims to be a harmless tonic and purgative that aids digestion, relieves heaviness after meals, and promotes restful sleep without violent purging, produced by J. H Zeilin & Co. of Philadelphia.
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Simmons Liver Regulator
J. H Zeilin & Co
Philadelphia
Thanksgiving Services at Trace Creek Baptist Church
A protracted meeting continues at Trace Creek Baptist church this week. Thanksgiving services will be held with Rev. Wilson Daves preaching. Emerson Underwood of Shetley’s Creek visits his parents nearby. Local notes mention Sunday creek activities and neighbors in the Flatwoods and Fredericktown areas.
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N. F. Sitzes
Trace Creek Baptist Church
W. A. Kinder
Fredericktown
Our Creek
Trace Creek
Flatwoods
Dixie
Dreaming of a Race Horse in the Street
Two girls on a corner watch a boy leading a wrapped four footed animal. They praise its grace and imagine a race, while the boy hustles to control the creature. The dialogue blends charm and confusion as a vague plan to help unfolds amid light weather chatter.
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Maudie
Lily
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