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Newspaper
Missouri Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
4
Lost item notice seeks Dave Ball and the little Red Sheel House to be returned to Bob Reynolds and Ernest Martin with liberal reward offered.
R. M. Washburn, State Dairy and Floral Commissioner, has released his first annual report, Illustrated, spanning 104 pages. Those interested may write to obtain a copy.
The Chicago Musical College on Michigan Avenue announces available free scholarship vouchers for deserving students who cannot pay. Interested pupils are urged to write for application details.
Under the new primary law the votes will not be counted officially till Friday morning to day and the figures received to date are neither complete nor absolutely correct.
Military experts declare victors in future battles will be those who have most completely mastered the air as governments focus on balloons and flying machines.
A quoted admonition from Mrs. Wood urging mothers to plant only wholesome material in their children's minds. She compares weeds in a garden to tares in a mind, stressing the need for a library of good, clean books and magazines to prevent harmful ideas from growing.
The eighth annual catalogue for the Missouri State Normal School at Warrensburg notes the institution is well run with about two thousand students yearly. It highlights Saline County residents among the student body and references an advertisement for the school found elsewhere.
The Henry county audience heard a Republican rhetoric about auditing the books as a Republican Secretary of State reviewed bank records in Clinton. The scrutiny touched a Democratic banker, county committee chair, and custodian of county city and school funds, drawing contrast with the plight of poor widows and orphans who rely on daily labor.
Senator William B. Allison of Iowa died suddenly Tuesday evening in Dubuque at age 79. He had been elected to a seventh term, and would have completed half a century in Congress had he lived to finish the term.
Mrs M E Tribble and her child Goughter Klale are recovering after an unspecified attack. Police report details are unclear and no further injuries or suspect information is provided.
Locals report John Noble, a Miami caller, on Wednesday. Frank Liseter sold Capt. W. H. Alison's West Marshall residence to Mr. Barnett of Kansas for 84500 with possession set for Sept. 1. Mrs. FE. W. Forman visits her three sons in Ponca City Oklahoma. during her absence Mrs. Emory Keith of Salisbury keeps house for her father. John E. Partee of Morgan County came this week to visit Mr. Forman and his sister but found her away.
Arthur Love and Sue Dotson of Marshall appear on the marriage licenses list along with Ed Saunders and Malta Tend Mrs F Saunders. Rend Jeane H Robison Blackburn Ida Mae Hartman and Blackburn W E Pemberton are noted with Marshall Lena M Spangler.
Widespread social activity noted with visitors from Kansas City and Alama, family gatherings with J C Lacy and J M Walker, Misses Merl Gorrel and Lievetta Gorrel guests, Rev Vardeman’s sermon, a Blue Lick Springs outing, and travels of Mrs Hertha Claycomb and Alonzo Zeigle family.
Pemberton traveling salesman for P H Rea implements and Miss Lena Spangler daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Spangler were married by Rev J E McDonald at the Methodist parsonage Wednesday evening. They will reside on West North Street. Mr and Mrs Pemberton are popular young Marshall residents and receive congratulations and best wishes.
C L Reppenhagen offers his entire stock of saddles and harness goods at 70 percent discount except items under 50 cents. Everything over 50 cents sells for 20 percent of the dollar. Sale lasts August for cash. Repairs while you wait at low prices. Visit 5 W Cor Square Marshall Mo.
Rural carrier Hadley of La draws attention with a motorcycle on a 25 mile route serving 75 patrons. He delivers to every box in about two hours, possibly shaving a half hour, vastly reducing transit time compared with six to eight hours by horse and wagon. The move signals potential adoption by other carriers and lowers feed and car costs.
The remark suggests a debate on creation order and gender roles. It highlights money as a prerequisite for a woman’s spending, implying social expectations about gender and economy during the era. The line reads as a provocative laboring of patriarchal norms within a satirical or reflective context.
Among Our Subscribers notes new and renewing readers and mail moves. Mrs A L Dickerson requests mailing to Gangeville Idaho where her husband is located and plans to join him in September while staying with her parents at Ball Springs. Several locals renew or join including J M Fulkerson from Mt. Leonari and J P Raines from Shackleford.
Mise Kerr of Gilliam visited Mise Matilda Koch last Friday and Saturday. A welcome shower fell Wednesday morning. John Olendorff is reported quite sick. Edith Huff and Hertha Heinaler, Gilliam’s charming young ladies, are visiting nearby. Mary Olemdroff and Kate Nolke traded in Little Rock last week. Glasgow had a street fair this week. Several locals attend Fish Creek preaching Sunday night. The next major event is the Marshall chautauqua. Ike Thornton and sons traded in Little Rock this week. Col G G Jenkins of Fish Creek was in town Friday. Mail carrier cannot travel his route due to a deep cut on the east west road near George Pearson and J W Cott farms, and Steffen and Pea farms. T.M. Ehler of Little Rock passed through en route to Glasgow for the Glasgow Gun Club tournament.
Miss Margaret Keith visited Nelson and attended May Sunday services at St. Clara's church with about four hundred in attendance for the candidates' speaking. W F Gerley, nominee for governor on the Socialie$ ticket, spoke to a small Nelson audience Saturday night. Dave Partie suffered a dislocated wrist jumping off a sonal Mrs. Mike Hawley of Marshall. WM. Parte and further details follow.
Local notes report extreme heat drying the ground making plowing nearly impossible for wheat. Passages describe visits by Ben Copeland and family near Slater, Mrs. Copeland’s mother, and Mrs. Dilley. Social activity includes a musical by J. W. Mayfield, a chilla catching incident, a fish fry, and a large gathering at W A Irvin. Ed White travels to Kansas City for eye treatment. many locals shop in DeWitt. Edith Thorp visits DeWitt. Mrs. A W Hutton returns from Slater.
Mina Adelle Bray attended the annual picnic at Corder Wednesday. Mrs. B. E. Casey spent several days last week with friends and relatives at Mr. Leonard, J. W. Spencer and wife spent Wednesday as the guests of Harry Steele and family at Waverly. Rev. Smith of Marshall was the guest of Harry Dingley and wife Monday. Mrs Leta Oqueat spent several days in Marshall last week with her niece Miss Virginia Howard. W. H. Hayes died at his home July slot after months of illness. Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church South in Blackburn last Saturday by Rev. Cayton of Malta Bend. He leaves a wife, one daughter and one son. Samuel Gibbona and daughter Sallie of Waverly spent Sunday with C. J. Oquest and family. Mrs. J. J. Robertson and Miss Zelma Tarry attended a reception in Marshall Thursday night. Marshall Chautauqua will be from August 25 to 31. Many locals plan to attend to help both young and old.
W A Tieman was presented with a son by his wife Monday. Congratulations to the family. A sad accident occurred Monday to Henry Fiene while assisting in threshing at Frits Warncke’s. A bundle fell from a wagon, frightening the horses. Henry fell and was run over by both wheels, suffering broken limbs and bruises but is improving. Adolph Evert has moved here from Sweet Fieetan tribe. Postcripts.
For sale 580 acres spanning Saline and Pettis counties near five ests of dress. Property located near Cloverdale with access to two counties. Details list multiple parcels with potential development or agricultural use. Contact agent for exact boundaries and current pricing.
Sweet Springs residents and visitors are named in a roundup of social events and travel. Families travel to Albany Missouri Jefferson City and Texas. Several visitors plan attendances at the Marshall Chautauqua and related events with multiple local connections and extended visits noted.
River View residents report travel to Texas and Gillam, visits with neighbors, and attendance at funerals for Dee Pugh and Ed Kraig. Several reports of sickness, trading trips to Slater, and short visits with families in Arrow Rock, Little Rock, Hardeman, and Osage. Continuous mentions of Farm activity and road travel on weekends.
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Tucker visited in Kansas City this week. John Griffin returned Sunday from a visit to friends in Louisiana. Miss Marion Drake of St. Louis visiting Miss Louise Field. Miss Little Stivers of Marshall visited Slater friends this week.
Chas H. Tribble of Linn County is visiting his brother M. E. Tribble and family, taking time to catch up during the stay.
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