Death of E. O. Witcher of Salem County Va.
E. O. Witcher born January 22 1823 in Danesville Pittsylvania County Va died December 1 1908. A Confederate soldier and long time Salem Baptist Church member he raised twenty two children and cared for Eva Lois Hooker. He is remembered as a kind neighbor and devout man who attended services regularly and lived a consecrated life. Funeral conducted by .
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McDow's College
Alton Penitentiary
St. Louis Republic
Eph
Tie
Salem Baptist Church
Witcher Salem Church
Remains of Saline Pioneer Laid To Rest After Funeral
The Rev. Wm. Vardeman and a longtime pastor testifie to the deceased’s splendid character as a Christian gentleman. After funeral services, the departed was laid to rest in the family burying ground, as the last member of Saline's pioneer family.
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Wm. Vardeman
Saline
Obituaries From Union Will and Slater Districts
Mrs J A Teter died at her home in Slater Tuesday night December 1 1908 born September 20 1841 in Ross county Ohio married to John A Teter June 6 1861 ten children two living A R Grigsby Kansas City and John R Teter Union Will Mo moved from Ohio to Saline county in 1868 church member over fifty years last words Revelation 7 17 Van Buren died December 1 1908 Union Will aged 41 6 at home stomach trouble funeral December 3 Free Baptist Church two daughters two sons parents one sister three brothers united brothers of friendship conducted by Rev Todd and others gone to rest with the angels in glory written by a friend J W Mills Ned Scott died December 1 1908 Union Will age about 50 occupation with Drs Lester and John R Hall funeral at North St M E church colored Masons in charge
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J. A. Teter
Dee
Mary Jane
Teter
John A. Teter
Chillicothe
Ross County
Ohio
Oho
A. R. Grigsby
Kansas City
John R. Teter
A. M. van Buren
Union Fill
Arrow Rock
Martin van Buren
Free Baptist Church
Todd
C. St. Smith
Mackwater
Union Will Cemetery
United Brothers of Friendship
Slater
Napton Brothers
Ned Scott
John R. Hall
Lester
John Hall
North St. M. FE
Colored Masons
City Council Met Monday Dec 7 With Present Except Two
City Council met Monday with all members present except Conway and Spangler. Sidewalk on Jackson Street referred to committee. City attorney clerk and J J Mitchell appointed to audit assessor tax books. Attorney ordered to act on opening north end of Davis Street at Jackson and Morgan. Water commissioner to obtain horse for Will Thompson. Accounts allowed. Ordinance confirming sale of old waterworks plant passed. KB H Steel purchased same at 600.
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Conway
Spangler
Jackson Street
J. J. Mitchell
Davis St
Jackson and Morgan
Will Thompson
KB. H. Steel
Disturbing the Peace and Liquor Cases in Criminal Court
Criminal Court records show multiple defendants, with many facing discharges or costs. Notable actions include James H. Ashurst and others dismissed, various defendants set for March 17 1900s, fines of 40 dollars, and parole conditions. Weeden Barnes v McGuire estate awarded 318.00 in Miami township probate case.
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Criminal Court
M. L. Montague
James H. Ashurst
Same
Wm. Sargeant
Jacob Singleton
Chase
Weeden
Barnes Va
McGuire
Barnes
Miami Township
Marriage Announcement Among Mrs Blackburns Friends
Miss Mabel Clare Blackburn announces her approaching marriage to Mr Ernest E Sailor on December 15 1008. Friends at a country home December 3 enjoyed progressive games with a prize of a cup and saucer won by Miss Allie Lants who found a hidden note announcing the engagement. Attending were Misses Dean Dalley Anna Brown tigen Dyer Bessie Adams Allie Santa Maud Blosser Anna Ded Masura George Adams Marcelus Minor Will Lonnie Westcottor and Clarence Black.
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Mabel B Blackburn
Prise
Allie Lants
Deco
Mabel Clare Blackburn
Ernest E. Sailor
Dean Dalley
Anna Brown
Tigen Dyer
Bessie Adams
Allie Santa
Maud Blosser
Anna Ded. Masura
George Adams
Marcellus Minor
Will
Loniee
Tojhor
Clarence Black
Corn Prices Bid By J L Donohoe at Star Mills
J L Donohoe of southwest of town offered to sell 100 barrels of corn to Star Mills on Saturday at nine dollars and sixteen cents per barrel. The fragment indicates a local grain sale arrangement and price. No further details are available.
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Eave He
Star Mills
Police Court Fines listed for October and November
In October fines and costs were imposed in police court with most paid in cash or worked out. Names include Jake Miilpott, Chas Petry Jr, Cahill, Lee Rice, Chester Chamberlain, Walter Williams, H W Solomon, Geo Coleman, Eric Barber, Vic Casey, Ed King, Russell Spencer, Wm Lydden, Rob Smith ed, FE Slaughter, Henry Williams, Jesse Nichols, Anthony Told, Sam Taylor, Geo Lewis, John Ford, John Williams, Robert Wilson, Robert Laughlin, Ott Thomas and others. In November additional fines were imposed on Joe Brown, Pat Condon, Joe Griffitts, EF Chamberlain, Frank Greenlease, Peter Sadewhite for various offenses.
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Jake Miilpott
Chas, Petry, Jr. Sitso
Wi Cahill
Lee Rice
Chester Chamberlain
Walter Willams
H. W. Solomon
Geo. Coleman
Eric. Barber
Vic Casey
Ed. King
Russell Spencer
Wm. Lydden
Rob Smith
Slaughter
Henry Willams
Jesse Nichols
Anthony Told
Sam Taylor
Geo. Lewis
John Ford
John Williams
Robert Wilson
Robert Laughlin
Ott Thomas
Head on Collision Near Marshall Depot
A collision occurred near the Marshall depot at 1 25 a m Friday as two freight trains met shortly after a Mo Pac wreck. The C A followed suit by the incident, with no further details provided on injuries or damage.
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C& A
Marshall Depot
Train Collision at Ode Ave Crossing Narrows Escapes
Two freight trains collided near Ode Avenue as Train 313 bound west failed to sidetrack before Train 88 from the east. Engineer Norvell and crew jumped to safety. Fireman Walden was slightly hurt. Both engines and cabs wrecked. track cleared by 8 a.m. Traffic resumed. Rev Bill Steel plans to raze the old waterworks and build a brick residence nearby.
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Ode Ave
Weet
Nogvell
F. M. Meriwether
W. J. Merzan
W. J. Fivynn
Marshall
Ils, Anderson
O. R. Mabrey
OC. A. Wil Ions
Walden
Stelear
Norvell
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Danesville
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Saline County
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Philip Hooker
Carls
Jesus
Miss Jane Witcher
Gen. Price. Price
W. L. Douglas
John B. Stetson
Hayes & Russell
Slater Stustler
J. W. Mills
Luélia Evans
Henry Miller
Harry Thompson
Wm. A. Glass
Joseph Felnermacher
Fisher
Sall Aubury
Lews Dan
Baker
Sus Young
Charles Winston
C. Storts
Robert Long
Ed Wawkins
W.cobelin
John Crutchfield
J. M. Thompson
Dunlap
J. W. Smith
Sue
Percy Watson
Harrison Wiks
Samuel Hamilton
L. M. Chiswell
Chas
Calloway
Len Cox
Joseph Gibson
Albert Jackson
Jerry Allen
Ed Neff
EK. E. Grim
John Lynch
W.H. Reineke
Jos, Bridgewater
Elijah Thornton
F. Blankenbaker
Col
Nelson
Frank O'Howell
Mr. O'Howell
Marshal
Salior Blackburn
Joe Brown
Poorhouse
Pat Condon
Joe Griffitts
EF. Chamberlain
Frank Greenlease
Peter Sadewhite
Hoosier
Casey Courtiahind
Bewsier
W. Johnston
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