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Newspaper
Missouri Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1900
Page
4
A. F. Rector addresses the jury, denouncing the defense strategy, defending witnesses and urging a just verdict. He highlights alleged threats, impeachments, and the need to prosecute the murder of a good citizen, citing Halley, Bailey, and Haggard while urging the jury to discern truth.
John K Wise died in Manila on June 7 and his remains arrived Sunday night. Funeral services were at C F church Monday at 3, preached by Rev St J Ward. Interment at Ridge Park. A 22 year old native who enlisted in Code Sam's service, he was a brave patriot who met his duty.
Past driving incident in Marshall last Thursday involved Ewing Hudson and James Welch of Shackleford neighborhood. They rode a buggy driven by a spirited horse on Odell avenue south. A waving handkerchief startled the horse causing it to crash into a telephone pole at the corner of Sere and Odell. The rig broke loose with back wheels detached. Hudson suffered arm injuries while Welch escaped unhurt.
Walter Simpson a nineteen year old Black man and coal wagon employee for Williams and Son was struck by the 10408 train on the first A and A railroad west of Marshall while asleep on a moving coal wagon. He died instantly. The engineer did not see him in time to avoid the collision.
Henry Mayberry and Oscar Neff pleaded guilty to disturbing religious worship at Dunven church on Fish Creek. They were fined one dollar and costs, promptly paid, in a Tuesday evening criminal court session preceding the Purcell murder case.
Thomas Wallace brother of A. A. Wallace formerly of Marshall died Tuesday August 7 in Colorado Springs. Funeral services will be held Friday August ? at Bunceton.
Mrs Mollie O Day wife of Joseph A O Day of this city died at her residence on Eastwood avenue Wednesday afternoon at 1 40 oclock during an operation deemed necessary by Kansas City and local advisor for the preservation of her life. Born near Nashville Tennessee she moved with her family to Onego Kansas and later married Joseph A O Day who opened a clothing house in Marshall Nebraska. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church and interment was at Oxwego Kansas. The deceased was known for her frankness cheerfulness and strong faith leaving three children Paul 12 Marie and Ernestine 7. The family and friends extend sincere condolences.
James M. Thornton's rural Maline home was burglarized Sunday while he and guests were at church. Intruders disposed of a prepared meal and left behind shoes hats and clothing of value. No culprits or evidence found yet. A help-wanted notice seeks a white girl for general house work at New York Store run by Mrs Emilie Mayer. A community picnic is announced near Shiloh church on Wednesday Aug 15 hosted by Orearville and Shiloh Methodist Churches. A sales pitch promotes an up to date hose reel costing two dollars at James Irwin’s shop.
A reminiscence recalls David Henderson describing John Knapp of the St. Louis Republican as hating ads. Knapp accused a copy reader of letting a death notice for Bright’s disease slip into print and warned against “advertising” the deceased for nothing, insisting the man never bought an ad.
On Thursday evening last week Miss Louise Bryant hosted a social at her Veracruz Avenue residence. Young guests from Mexico, Slater, Napton, Napton, and Kansas City joined in festivities, with Miss Deane and Emily Hobertson assisting. Minor Cooper won a prize in the punch and zoom contest, a lighthearted highlight of the evening.
Wilton emerges as a summer camping destination as cottages and tents rise beyond a day trip. A party reports a fine time cow camping there, listing H. K. Miller and family, several Misses Putech Rowe and Nave girls, An ole Hall, Tev. John Mall, Ernest Lewis, Harry Putech, and Raymond Martin among attendees.
A. Williamson of Williamson-La Gorw Wa married Sunday morning at 8 o'clock to Mine Leone Le Gore. Judge J. W. Chase performed the ceremony. The couple will establish a household at a groom fitted home on West Boyd street. The Republican offers congratulations and best wishes.
Judge Parsons of Pettis probate court marries Frank A. Knott of Mount Leonard to Miss Marthe E F England of Grand Pass in Sedalia on Wednesday. The ceremony formalizes a union between members of two Missouri communities, reflecting a small town civic event.
A well improved 80 acre farm is available for tenancy. Apply at the office for details on rental terms and location.
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