August Term Bridges and Roads Ordered by Court
The August term records many road and bridge projects including new bridges on Finch Creek and Shelby branch, a wooden bridge southeast of section 11 township 51 range 21, and a new floor for Salt Fork bridge. Damages awarded in Piper road case, loans approved for Maupin and Davidson, and various tax and pauper matters noted. Grand jury report filed, and prison board and crime costs detailed. Two lesions include a hospital transfer for J. T. Nichols and a dramshop license granted to Hamilton & Barth, Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans
J. T. Stouffer
T. W. King
R. C. Hanna
R .E. L. Smith
Joseph Wilson
James Piper
Williams & Petry
Moran Fink
County Farm
J. B. Howell
Robert Smith
S. L. Yokely Et al
J. H Zeigel
J H. Clark
W. G. Boatright
Hamilton & Barth
Nelson
F. H. Boyd
Finch Creek
Orson King
J. T. Nicholds
State Hospital For
St. Joseph
Geo. Alexander
Marshall
Wm. Nye
John Herring
P. Hutcherson
J. N
C. M. Maupin
Er. V. Davidson
H. C. Mead
Board of Prisoners
Dick's Branch
Walter Simpson
A. R. Gloxalee
Wm. Welbnsky
Jas. Piper
C. A. Field
Chas. Duncan
W. A. Haynes
Wm. Putsch
S. P. Withers Et al
J. KE. McAmis
Harry Hughes
Gilliam
Court House Yard
Morton Panel
Bettie Mason
Nannie Moore
R. E. L. Smith
Salt Pond Township
Bond for loan approved and justice appointment sought
Bond of RE V Davidson for six hundred dollars approved by court. Petition presented to appoint T D Payne justice of the peace of Arrow Rock township. Court orders continuation until the next general election in Saline County. Wrought Iron Bridge Co contract presented with treasurer Wm Putsch delivering quarterly settlement through July 1900. Court approves examination. Bridge petition directs F H Boyd to cut road and build a wooden bridge over Salt Branch east of Salt Springs, with Sam Hays to assist and ensure poll tax collection for payment. Court adjourned to September first Monday, 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. V. Davidson
T. D. Payne
Arrow Rock Township
Saline County
Wrought Iron Bridge Co
Wm. Putsch
J. W. Blair
F. H. Boyd
Salt Branch
Salt Springs
Sam Hays
Boyd
Hays
Court pronounces term sentences in criminal docket
The State v Purcell assault with intent to kill was continued to November 23. Minnie Latham is sentenced to two years for grand larceny, George Prather three years for second degree burglary, William Grant and Emma Henderson two years for felonious assault and arson respectively, Chas Mayse three years for assault with intent to rape, with parole on a $1,000 bond posted by J H Coulter, W G Mayse and Louis Groether.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Purcell
Minnie Latham
George Prather
William Grant
Emma Henderson
Chas, Mayse
J. H. Coulter
W. G. Mayse
Louis Groether
Township Convention In Marshall Held In Court Room
A mass convention of the Republican party in Marshall township gathered Saturday in the county court room to discuss local issues and mobilize support for upcoming elections. Delegates reported routine proceedings and reaffirmed party platform statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Township
Local Republicans Elect Officers and Delegates
R V Montague chaired the meeting and P H VanDyke was elected secretary. Delegates chosen for the county convention on Aug 16 include W B Newell M T Chastain R V Montague P H VanDyke L D Hicks Frank Hightshoe A L Jorden J H Hunter V Wineland KR Barnum E R Brown Thos Otley L Berryhill Thos Cramble J H Kenner with James D Billingsly named for Marshall township constable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Montague
P. H. VanDyke
W. 8. Newell
M. T. Chastain
L. D. Hicks
Frank Hightshoe
A. L. Jorden
J. H. Hunter
V. Wineland
KR. Barnum
E. R. Brown
Medical Association Meets in County Court Room
Saline County Medical Association met in the county court room on Tuesday afternoon following the adjournment motion of the last meeting. Present were Drs. Richart, Bell, Spotts, Bazan, Wheeler, Chastain, and Gore from Blackburn, Marshall, Shackelford, Herndon. The topic was dysentery with Dr. Chastain slated to present. Next meeting set for Tuesday, October 9, 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline County Medical Association
County Court Room
G. A. Richart
Blackburn
D. F. Bell
Marshall
B. M. Spotts
L. A. Bazan
Shackelford
J. F. Wheeler
Herndon
M. T. Chastain
D. C. Gore
Rain Delivers Helpful Showers Across Saline County
Rain broke a long drought in Saline with variability by area. Marshall reports 1.14 inches at Dr Black's gauge, easing arid winds but harming late corn and plantings. Past weeks drought has dimmed hopes for a bumper crop, with yields likely well below average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Marshall
State Certificate Exams Next Week at Kansas City High
The State Superintendent of Public Schools will hold state certificate examinations next week at Kansas City High School. Exams occur on Wednesday and Thursday, August 7th and 8th. All examinees must enter by eight o'clock on the first morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iblic
Kansas City
Agth
Goth
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Andy Odell
Camp Creek
Alex. Long
Medical Association Meets
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