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Newspaper
Missouri Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1909
Page
1
Milt Garrison died Saturday at John Garrison's in the southwestern part of the county with details unavailable. Mrs. Margaret Henley, sister of Thos Redman, died at her Madison Missouri home on July 27 after a brief illness, aged 70, and was buried in Madison Cemetery.
Claude Allen Morton died at his parents home in West Boyd on Wednesday August 4 1909 from whooping cough He was aged 1 year 10 months Funeral services were held the same day at 8 p m by Rev Clinton Senneff and burial followed in Nelson The parents receive the communitys sympathy
William H. Guthrey died at his uncle A. M. Guthrey’s Eastwood Avenue home on Saturday July List aged 44 years 10 months 16 days from locomotor ataxia. Funeral was conducted Sunday at 1 p.m. by Rev. J. E. McDonald and his remains were interred at Mt. Carmel cemetery north of town.
Mary Mason Ehrnman, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Ehrnman, died at home in College Addition after a three weeks illness of whooping cough and bowel inflammation. Funeral services were held at the residence by Elder B T Wharton and the remains were buried at Ridge Park Cemetery. The parents receive heartfelt sympathy from the community.
Joseph Cable of Blackburn died at his daughter’s home in Guthrie Oklahoma on July 31. His remains were transported to Blackburn for burial in the cemetery this Tuesday. Further particulars will be given next week.
Frank Dickerson died at his home in Grand Pass Saturday July List at age 57 after months of illness from multiple ailments. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church the following afternoon, conducted by Rev. Scott. The bereaved mother and relatives received sympathy, with tributes noting he was dutiful and kind to his mother. his sister Mrs. S Allen of Malta Bend aided in caregiving.
R Sam Williams col reported dead Monday morning July 26 in East Marshall from heart failure. Aged 75, he had suffered heart trouble for some time. Funeral services were led by Rev Isaac Mills at Fairview Cemetery Tuesday afternoon. He leaves two sons Theodore of St. Louis and another son in Kansas City.
The Friends note new subscribers and renewals from Friday and Saturday. Beneficiaries include Louis Kuhlman Houstonia PR M Tuck Sweet Springs J M Ramsey Houstonia Gustus Howard Sweet Springs Geo L Carter Mt Leonard H Renken Sweet Springs E H Steinhuhler Sweet Springs Warren Hedges Sweet Springs Mrs L W Arnold Sweet Springs Sanford Fields Sweet Springs J M Hook Sweet Springs Luther Carmean Blackun J 8 Hagan Sweet Springs E H Fulkerson Mr Leonard W P Hilton Marshall J L McCormick Grand Island Neb. Other renewals include Warren Hedges EK H Steinkuhler Herman Renken J M Ramsey Wearspeak and A M Bader east of town. Bryan of Grand Pass moved to Bayerstown Pa for extended visit. A J Henderson of St Louis sent renewal.
Clay Johnson and Mary Thornton of Little Rock obtain a marriage license, joined by Fr. lL. Haynie and Mary D. Ryan of Miami, indicating city and state clearances for nuptials.
A notice to readers says the Little Rock picnic next Thursday is the renewal date. The publisher notes many readers in the county are hard to reach this year and asks renewals at the event. They will also attend the Cretcher picnic for renewals.
A Thursday storm lashed Saline with wind and lightning across Blackburn and nearby towns injuring and killing livestock. Mule and steer losses reported, several barns and hay stacks burned, a residence damaged, and a few near misses for residents such as Chas Barr, J M Ramsey, and others. Farmers Ed Stoll, Martin Bergman, Henry Jacoby, and W A Smiley noted livestock fatalities and property damage from the night’s bolts.
Rev T J Clagett and family moved to Cheatham NL to pastor the Presbyterian church. Rev J E McDonald returned from Morrisville to attend to business interests. Mrs Carrie Lee Carter Stokes, president Missouri W C T U, gave a temperance address at the Christian church. Rev Reeves of North Street M E Church reports a successful rally with offerings of 37 25. Norton tent meeting continues one week longer closing Aug 11 with Revs Senneff and Garrett moving camp to Salt Spring Aug 4. Next Sunday three sermons and a basket dinner at Norton.
Names of individuals with unclaimed letters at the Marshall Missouri post office are provided. If not collected within fifteen days these letters will be sent to the dead letter office in Washington DC. The listed names include George W Browning Griffin Frost Alford Hofman Ben Jackson Clifton Jackson Andy Lewis J R Venable Everett Taylor L W VANDYKE.
Cretcher M W A Picnic organizers announce the annual event at the usual site on Saturday August Mth. A large turnout is expected as in past years with ample fun entertainment and refreshments. Residents are urged to attend and enjoy the gathering.
National Stock Yards Illinois August 3 cattle receipts 5000 trade steady to yesterday supplies moderate. Choice cattle and those above 6.50 advance 15 to 25 cents per cwt while medium cows and heifers decline 10 to 16 cents. Prime yearlings in demand up to 7.50. stockers and feeders steady. Veal calves weak. top 7.50. Hog receipts 5000 market 5 to 10 cents lower. top 7.00, bulk 7.45 to 7.75. Packers push to drop hog basis. unload only good fat hogs first. Sheep receipts 8500 active, good lambs 6.25 to 7.00. top 7.10. mutton 1.50 to 1.75. Fair to medium sheep and lambs 2 cents lower. little change expected rest of week. STONIAL LIVESTOCK COMMISSION CO.
Fletcher's Store in Marshall sold its stock of dry goods carpets and trunks to James H. Bunce of Sheldon Missouri for a 960 acre farm with a cash difference. Bunce takes immediate possession. The deal was arranged by L C Gaunt and W T Burroughs with Bunce represented by W Hale Co Nevada and W F Howard East Lynne. Fletcher and wife will remain in Marshall and Bunce is welcomed to the city.
On Thursday evening July 29 Henry Heuman wed Miss Katharine Janneck at a Nelson church with Rev. E. T. Raney officiating. The couple hosted a supper at the bride’s home for close relatives and a few invited friends. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Janneck of Saline, is praised for charm and refinement. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Heuman, farms two miles southeast of Arrow Rock and plans to reside near the bride.
Real estate transfers list numerous parcels including Walter H Baker to Jos H Hed ges 336.62 acres in sections 23 29 61 20 and others to Otto W Rupert 60 acres. Bettie Quisenberry to Jos Lineberry and others. Nancy Taylor to Com P Storts lot in Slater. John T Rector to Helen H Edwards. Thomas G Nelson to Henry W Jackson. Henry W Jackson to Thomas G Nelson 56 acres not located. multiple minor transfers in Slater area. Also includes a lengthy obituary note mentioning a grandmother and mother, with sentiment about a child’s death and a Pathor Jennings funeral service in Ridge Park cemetery.
The editor recalls spending days at Sweet Springs Chautauqua and notes strong community effort despite early timing. Farmers missed events, locals visited, and Rev. L. W. Arnold managed the hotel while W. O. Beatty organized operations. The piece praises the program and anticipates better turnout next year.
The Saline County Land and Investment Company organized in Sweet Springs last week with capital stock of 100000 half paid. Officers include Geo W Smith presiding Herman Renken vice president Chas K Smith treasurer Geo M Smith secretary John H McGuire manager. A building is under construction for offices and operations will run from Smith Lumber Co. office. The group is composed of prominent local financial minds and McGuire is noted for major past real estate sales.
Little Mary Anette, infant daughter of Andy Hayek and his wife, died Tuesday at 6 a.m. at their home about four and a half miles west of Marshall after a brief stomach illness. Doctors believed she was improving late in the week, but condition suddenly worsened overnight. The family expressed devout mourning.
Nelson learns T M Fowler succeeds J R Barron as postmaster after eleven years ten months of steady service. Barron resigns for health reasons and plans life insurance work while moving to Marshall. He commends Nelson patrons and expresses regret at leaving the community.
Judge Samuel Davis presided in Lexington this week with guests from multiple towns. Visitors include A J McRoberts from the Plains, Mrs C A Knight from LaBelle, Fred Bierbaum and Chas Keyton near Arrow Rock, Miss Mary Kingsley from Sedalia, Will C Terrell from Wharton Texas, Mrs S J Johnson near Gilliam, J E Loomis of St Louis visiting relatives, Jennie Ransberger planning a Colorado trip, and Mrs WF Opdyke with daughter Anna from Alma. The Marshall Modern Woodmen plan a large picnic at Wilson Springs on Thursday August 19. Stray two steers weighing 910 to 1200 pounds taken from a farm four miles NW of Slater. Contact Henry Leimkuhler route 3 Slater Mo.
Mr and Mrs J P Landreth return to their Chicago home Tuesday night after visiting the latter's parents Mr and Mrs Redman They are accompanied by Miss Pearl Landreth and Miss Ida Redman who joined them for the trip back home The group spent time with relatives during the visit.
J. M. Gower of Dennison Texas and W. C. Gower with son of Durant Oklahoma arrived last Sunday for a week at A. Parks' north of town. Gower says their region is suffering drought with cotton faring better than corn which is almost a total failure. Their last rain fell June 7.
Mrs G N Paris returns Wednesday evening to her home near town after a week with her sister Mrs P W Harris in Kansas City.
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