Pickpocket tale on a train journey with danger
Beasie Pembroke travels by rail to city with her mother and sister. A polite stranger sits nearby while two men discuss crime and police laxity, stirring Beasie to fear. She clutches her purse as thoughts of robbery and danger loom during the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Pembroke
Grant
Beasie Pembroke
Dessie
Weasle
Drew
Horse Pembroke
Annie
Helen
Beesie
Monmouth Junction
Heath
Desele
Mini
Hesale
Bee Ale
Leavenworth
Katherine Green
Mies
Beasle
Heasie
Hessie
Bessie Pembroke
Beasie Foils Pickpocket Then Mistaken Identity
A city train scene shows Beasie catching a pickpocket’s hand as she clings to his wrist in fear before realizing the pocket he touched was hers. The man remains calm and helps her, later guiding her to her cousin’s address while she explains the mistaken theft. Months later the tale becomes a light family recollection as Jack Elliot recalls the incident with humor and pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beasly
Dreas
Bessie
Beasie
Hugh Elliot
Annie
Hugh
Rennie
Beenie
Pembroke
Helen
Jack Elliot
Bens
Maria
Executor's Notice for John Childers Geceased
Quarles M Reynolds is named executor after letters testamentary issued by Saline County Probate Court on November 1. All claims against the estate must be presented within one year or be barred. two years from publication bars any further claims. Published November 6, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Childers
Probate Court
Saline County
Quarles M. Reynolds
Notion of Final Settlement In Probate County
Notice to creditors and heirs of estate in Gaine County about intention to make a final settlement at the next term of the Probate Court. The plan is to settle all debts and accounts for the estate and conclude affairs of the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaiine
Esid
Reavis Breaks Arm After Tree Fall
County news sketch reports J C Sonkc Reavis fell from a tree last Saturday afternoon harming his left arm near the wrist. Several boys were riding the tree when it broke, tossing them to the ground. Charley Mitchell Ed Wolet and Ed Gemme sustained minor injuries as well. Dr Owens set Sonic s bone and he is recovering.
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J.C
Sonkc
Reavis
Charley Mitchell
Ed Wolet
Ed Gemme
Dr. Owens
Sonic
Sweet Spring Herald
Excursion to New Mexico from Marshall Mo
O E Hawthorne of Marshall Missouri announces a winter excursion to Albuquerque New Mexico priced 34 15 round trip from Marshall via Chicago and Alton KR and nonzero connections. Travel dates December 26 27 28 1907 and tickets valid thirty days from sale. Visit New Mexico during peak winter Louriat season. contact Hawthorne for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Albuquerque
N. M
Chicago & Alton A. KR
New Mexico
O. E. Hawthorne
Marshall Mo
Fire destroys Rickman residence and sheds
About 3 o clock Monday evening the house of J. W. Rickman caught fire. Water scarcity hindered progress as neighbors saved tents and linen goods. A new range was lost and Rickman carried 400 in insurance. He moved his goods to the Shaffer building and will repair in a few days. The loss falls heavily on Mr Rickman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Rickman
Three Years for 25 Cents Farm Progress Ad
Farm Progress announces subscription price increases to 24 cents per year starting January 1 1908. Until then 3 years for 21 cents accepted. New 3 year rate remains 25 cents if paid now. Send to Farm Progress Louie Missouri. Include a promotional picture for six cents to cover tube end and postage.
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Farm Progress
Louie
Coe
Poe
Misread traveler returns home after Texas visit
M W Walker reports a two week stay in Texas ending last week and says Missouri is good enough, while Malta Bend residents Mr and Mrs Shanath visit John Bierbaum and Fred Bierbaum’s family. A burglary at Jim Wood’s smoke house last Sunday night saw about half a hog stolen, with no suspects identified.
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M. W. Walker
Lone Star
Texas
Missouri
Malta Bend
Shanath
Warren County
John Bierbaum
Fred Bierbaum
Blackwater
Jim Wood
Arrow
Piles Remedy Promises Quick Relief and Low Price
A vintage trade note describes a collapsible tube with a nozzle for applying to sores and inflammation. It claims to soothe itching and irritation from piles and offers the product as Mao Zao Vile Remedy, priced at 0 cents and sold by FU Feaoklio.
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FU. Feaoklio
Ice Plant Assured Near Hardeman Residents Buy Land
J D Dickson and son A N Dickson of near Hardeman purchased the Mead and Hebider residence plus 17 acres south of the roundhouse for 38500 and will start a 4 ton ice plant at once. Also listed is a Marshall farm ad offering 20 acres or more for 1690 by Julia Weight.
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J. D. Dickson
A.N. Dickson
Hardeman
C. W. Mead
Harry Hebider
Roundhouse
Slater Rustler
Mar Hall
Julia Weight
Marahall
Death and local notes from the week in Blue Lick region
The message mourns the death of Miss Eula Lakin sister of Mrs. George Kuykendall near Blue Lick. A protracted meeting continues at Providence. Henry Montgomery returns from the south pleased with the country and may move to Southern Missouri. Chertie Langewish reports a well dug on his farm southwest of here.
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Eula Lakin
Blue Lick
George Kuykendall
Near There
Providence
Henry Montgomery
Missouri
Chertie Langewish
Here
For Sale A Modern House On East Arrow Street
A good modern five room house on East Arrow with pantry and bath. Includes furnace and other features. Lot measures 19 by 40 feet. Address or contact details appear garbled in the notice.
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East Arrow
Eequire
Good Appointment For Lincoln School Graduate Willie Vincent
Prof J H Kenner says Willie Vincent a Lincoln School graduate joined the St Louis post office last week after passing the civil service exam twice. Kenner notes the school thoroughly equips its pupils and takes pride in the boy's record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Kenner
Willie Vincent
Lincoln School
St. Louis
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Uneeda Biscuit
Tional Biscuit Company
Magh
Jai
Jack
P. B. Franklin
Gorry
County News
Mary Fowler
Fairville
Della Hisse
J. W. Lineberry
Virginia City
Montana
E. M. Igleheart
Lineberry
Mrs. Igleheart
Miami News
Jors. Nuckles
Nuckles
Marshall Building
North Side Square
Fisher, Gaunt & Co
South Side Square
Henderson
Walnut ST
Kansas City
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