Presbyterian Conference in Marshall Admits Free Admission
The Missouri Presbyterian Assembly hosts a weeklong conference in Marshall starting August 18. Noted speakers include Hon. William H. Wallace and Dr. B. P. Fullerton with sessions on missions and Brotherhood. Edith Hughes of New York leads daily women’s conference. Public invited free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth Springs
Missouri Presbyterian Assembly
Marshall
Wm. H. Wallace
B. P. Fullerton
John Dixon
J. M. Patterson
W. R. Dobyns
W. H. Black
Ira Landrith
Belden P. Spencer
J.P. Calhoun
G. C. Palmer
Edith Hughes
New York
Marshall and
Saline
Travel Offer to St Louis and Return via Chicago & Alton
The notice advertises a round trip to St Louis via Chicago and Alton for Saturday August 8, 1908 with return by Thursday August 13, 1908 at 2.50. It directs readers to contact C. E. Hawthorne agent in Marshall for details or tickets.
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Chicago & Alton
C. E. Hawthorne
Agt
Marshall
Killed by Mule Kick Ends Edward Craig’s Life
Edward Craig formerly of near Arrow Rock and lately of Electra Texas died after a mule kicked him last week. He was described as an industrious, steady young man. Bee Skater items note visit plans as Mia Jon Schiesser and sons Edward and Lon depart for Decatur Illinois to visit relatives then Greensburg Indiana Adrian Michigan with a stop in St. Louis on return, a three week trip.
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Edward Craig
Arrow Rock
Electra
Texas
Mia
Jon
Schiesser
Edward
Lon
Decatur
Ill
Greensburg
Ind
Adrian
Mich
St. Louis
Peculiar Accident Near Arrow Rock Injures Youth
The seventeen son of Mr and Mrs Frank Chevalier near Arrow Rock was knocked from a hogged horse when a hog slipped free and tripped the horse. Walter lay unconscious for about a day before regaining consciousness and explaining the incident. The family reports injuries were not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Chevalier
Arrow Rock
Seoner
Walter
Alton's Fare to Louis Return Date and Limits
A notice indicates a fare of 250 cents for travel to Louis with return possible by August 18, 1908. The agent E Hawthorne is listed as the contact for tenants seeking the rate, with the wording implying a fixed fare and a return window. The text mentions August 8, 1906 as a starting point and references a return limit date alongside the agent's name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
Louis
E. Hawthorne
Church notices and revival meetings announced for August
Sunday School picnic planned for ths next Thursday at Wilton Springs. Protracted meetings by Rev W S Trader at Warrensburg begin Sunday Aug 16. Rev C J Coggins from North Carolina starts revival at Grand Passe with nightly services. Fairville Baptist Ladies host church supper next Wednesday at 8 pm. Rev O E Smith to preach at Norton church Aug Vth at 8. Special music by M Seber. Dr A H Higgs to preside at St Joseph District Conference Aug 10 28 in Marshall with morning noon and evening services. Christian Scientists rent rooms over Mitchells for readings 11 am Sunday and 10 am Sunday School with Wednesday testimony meetings. German Evang Lutheran St Pauls near Little Rock hold mission feast Aug 16 at A Peusters Home Grove with German services 10:30 am and 2:30 pm and English services after. collection for mission work. Pastor Geo W Arkebauer invites all mission friends. weather may shift outdoor worship two miles west of Little Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Smith
Maershall M. E
Norton Church
M. Seber
Norton
Mitchell
Mies Ludwig
St. Pauls
Little Rock
A. Peuster
Stash or Stolen A Baybers 16 Bands Walked
A fragmentary report notes a stash of items or theft involving a Baybers era group and 16 bands. The readable text hints at a burglary or loss but provides limited details on persons, dates, or locations. Further context is needed for precise identification or outcomes.
Election returns show county and state totals and key races
Returns indicate Democratic governor frontrunner Cowherd with Ball and Wallace close. Republican nomination clinched by Whittaker for Congress with Haseltine beating Fulkerson for attorney general. State tickets led by Painter or Gordon for lieutenant governor and auditor, secretary, with local notes on residents and incidents, including a fire alarm and a new baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W R. Painter
John Gordon
C. Roach
Ball Cowaerd
Otapal
Anderson
Kelley
Lou Leazenby
Mons Ow Tubbs
Moorath
Ing Roach
Yen
BRADLEY _ DIEAKER QORDON
Miller
Cowgile
Major O
Baprome
Raver
Ellison
Apenas
Railroad
Bromaugh
Ball
Knott Ve Smith Thurelkeld
Winters
Congress
Manlin
Local Farmer Buys 160 Acre Greenwich Farm at $55 an Acre
Charles Frederick of Kansas buys 160 acre Greenwich property near Wichita for 55 dollars an acre. He takes possession in four weeks but will not move until spring. The purchase includes crops. Weathered by notes of timing and location, the record records the land transfer and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Frederick
Greenwich
Kansas
Wichita
Woodmen Ice Cream Social in Hern don
Woodmen Camp 8024 will host an ice cream social on the Presbyterian church lawn in Herndon Thursday evening August 19 starting at 7 p m. Vawter's Orchestra will provide music and there will be speeches and singing. Bishop Abram Grant will give two addresses at the AME Church August 16 at 11 a m and the following Monday night on Morality and Christianity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herndon
Presbyterian Church
Vawter
Abram Grant
D. D
A M. E
Grant
American Car Wins Paris to New York Race
The American car led by a large margin appears certain to win the New York to Paris event, despite the Proto car arriving earlier by rail. A grand parade greeted the victorious team at Meaux, with the four khaki-clad figures escorted to Le Matin’s office amid cheers.
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Paris
New York
Meaux
le Matin
Houlevard Poissoniere
Osteopathic Convention Heads to Kirksville
Drs KR H and G T Nuckies left Monday for Kirksville to attend the 15th National Osteopathic Convention set August 3 and 4. About three thousand osteopathic physicians are expected. August 6 marks Dr A T Still's 80th birthday with ceremonies and a holiday in Kirksville and Adair County, suspending all business.
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KR. H
G. T. Nuckies
Kirksville
A. T. Still
Adair County
Man Shot to Death at Home Near Jamestown Mo
Kinney Cole man aged 50 a Moniteau county farmer living northeast of Jamestown was shot through the head while seated at an open window at his home before noon yesterday. His family, away at a picnic, returned at dark to find him dead leaving no known enemies and prompting wild theories.
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Hooneville
Coleman Kinney
Moniteau County
Jamestown
Uncalled for Letters Revaluing at Murhall Post Office
Uncalled for letters to be sent to the dead-letter office if not claimed within two weeks include Lillie Rose Jennie Hickey Mrs Fraccle Holar Mary Anne Perla Thomas Ella Wilson Ola Bowie W W Haurter Thomas Cheppell James Clark Fin ley Jackman Rev E T Raney Harry Williams Robi Wilson Woodridge Purdy M T CHASTAIN P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murhall
Lillie Rose
Jennie Hickey
Meadames Fraccle Holar
Mary Anne
Perla Thomas
Ella Wilson
Ola Bowie
W W, Haurter
Thomas Cheppell
James Clark
Finley Jackman
E T Raney
Harry Williams
Robi Wilson
Woodridge & Purdy
M. T. Chastain
P. M
Deaths Will Garnett of Slater Passes At 72
Death notice for Will Garnett of Slater aged about 72 who died after illness in Kansas City. He lived in Slater for 50 years, leaves a widow and son Kirtley, funeral held Wednesday at the Slater Baptist Church, burial at Rehoboth Cemetery under Cambridge Lodge No 4, A.F. & A.M. involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Garnett
Salines
Citheens
K. Cohen
Fi Baptist
Slater
Rehoboth Jv
Cambridge Lodge No 4
Death notices and funeral details from early 1908
Dr Tempest J Sullivan died at his home near New Frankfort on Aug 6, 1908 aged 40 years 10 months 10 days Funeral services were at his residence and burial at Slater cemetery John M Call died in Wharton Texas on Aug 1 aged 35 His wife and children escorted the remains to Marshall for burial Funeral services were held at his father's home in College Addition on Wednesday evening conducted by Rev J E Smith John H Treece visited from Cretcher on Wednesday A new con arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Robi Bagnell Elk Hill Tuesday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tempest J. Sullivan
New Frankfort
O'Colok
Slater Cemetery
John M. Call
Wharton
Texas
Marshall
J. E. Smith
Mrs. Robi. Bagnell
Elk Hill
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Kcian
W.A. Vawter Optician
Kelley- Vawter Jewelry Co
West Side Square
Marshall, Mo
Presbyterian Conference
Missouri Valley College
M. E
Wilton Springs
Christian Union
Rev. W
Trader
Warrensburg
C. J. Coggins
North Carolina
Grand Passe
E. O. Smith
St. Joseph District
M. E. Church
Col
A. H. Higgs
Baybers
Yhen Ce
Johnson Price
W. T. Cowherd
Dave Ball
John Whittaker
Taubman
C. W. Hamlin
N. T. Geotry
Fulkerson
Geo. C. Hains
Will Heins
Temperanceville
Ohio
Mr. Hains
Illinois
J. M. Feller
West North St
L. L. Huff
J. H. Boyer
Aurora
End
B.W. Campbesilere
Olinos
Joshua Barbre
Yor Bheriff
Saal
Woodmen Ice Cream Social
John H. Treece
Cretcher
W. H. Fletcher’s
Saline County
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