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Newspaper
Missouri Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
5
Rural community updates include visits between Corker sisters and Clara Corker teaching nearby, Anne Brigge returning from Bates City, Leta Oquest's trip to Marshall, and James Bwinney's trip to Higginaville. Illnesses, church events, Sunday School plans, and cattle shipments to Chicago are also noted along with several visits and farming changes.
Prof John Manker of Nashville visited sister Mrs A W Dillon last week. Mrs O H Lawrence of Amsterdam returned home after days with her parents Mr and Mrs A W Dillon. Laura Killion arrived from Corder to visit aunt Mira Fiona Johnson before joining her parents. Rev S F Shiffier to continue Presbyterian meetings. J J Smith spent days in Kansas City. George Dankenbring of Waterloo Iowa welcomed a daughter. Rev J C Armstrong of St Louis spoke at Baptist Church. Stereopticon views featured. Prof J Winders returned from Vandalia to aid ill father. Herbert Fombell recovered from illness. Arthur Hagan left for Alva Okla for months. Will F Heger returned from Winfield. Miss Tertha Asche visited relatives near Concord. Dr Holbrook and Dr Phiers attended day in Sedalia. Mr and Mrs Sam Brady of Sa Jo visiting relatives Sweet Springs area. C A Kelley with Mrs Cole Camp for short visit.
A day book containing the name Frank Owter was lost last Monday and is believed to be at the Liberal office or nearby bin. The finder should return it to the office.
WoodsOh Rey and Vardeman present a paper at Salem church on close communion. Mrs. Lou Witcher Peter Miss Ellen Smith visit KRik Smith. Will Clark family welcomes baby Maurine Gorrell. J M Walker returns from Oklahoma. Join and Grover Thompson rent eighty acres from Judge Foree. Kufua Clark, Georgia Scott visit Marshall. Minnie Smith ill. Keeve Taylor suffers rheumatism. Walter Pile visit Marshall.
Miss Mayme Tell hosted a linen shower for bride to be Hessie Thorp with most of the town’s young ladies in attendance. Mrs Potter of the country visited the Post Master Itarran and family on Tuesday. Wade Twigenbotham and wife spent Sunday at Brownlee with Mrs J T Townsend. Joe Thorp and family were guests of Merc and Moa, Alva Conway on Sunday. Mrs Will Thompson remains seriously ill. Mrs Dr Bradshaw of Arrow Rock stayed with Mr and Mrs R B Thorp Saturday night. Tandi Townsend visited sister Mrs Dr McAlister for several days. R B Thorp bought a carload of corn in Kansas City last week. Miss Bettie Koenig plans a December 30 charity music event at the hall for the Catholic Church.
The note announces the upcoming marriage of Miss Bessie Thorp to Mr Marvin Spriggs set for Sunday next December 20. Local social news mentions Mrs Lewis Petry traveling to Marshall and returning, a protracted Baptist meeting with large attendance and new members, and E D Sappington expected home from Boonville Wednesday evening. Wallace Mayfield returned from Sedalia with his mother who has been in Maywood Hospital for about four months.
Chas Dickason transacted business in Sedalia this week. Frank Buford visits Nelson at this writing. The Ward Williame party was well attended and enjoyed by all. Mrs H A Gorman is visiting friends in Carre county. Edward Boley of Blue Bring has been visiting kin this past week. Mrs Join Platiner shopped in Malta Rend Saturday.
In Saline Point residents rush to finish corn gathering as Christmas builds. Eastin and Porter Parish shipped a hog load last week. Mr and Mrs Chas Lynn and Amos Moore visited the Moore home amid holiday bustle.
Local chatter notes Jim holding a cage with door ajar and questions why the bird won’t fly. Irvin shot two turkeys at a match with J. J. Wilvnne on Saturday. C. Chilcott moved to Case bolt farm recently vacated by Will Givins. Miss Zana Crispin of DeWitt visits Miss Christina Majins this week. Superintendent Fisher reviewed school progress last week. A gathering at G W Dilley’s featured few attendees and all reports were read. Mayfield and Yuille offer first glass music. A new telephone line helicopter on the river now in use. Christmas pictures soon ready from McChesney studio in Marshall.
Antioch report says Saturday debate drew many attendees before a decision to discontinue weekly debates. Rumors mention a Rose Valley wedding upcoming. J M Hook and wife attended Sweet Sprince Friday with Mr and Mrs Turner and family.
Henry Johnson family and Rev J B Carter visited and attended services at Antioch Sunday. Recap notes pleasant Cyne weather and a first clear Sunday in weeks. Local residents—J F Hall family Lester Wall Miss Hattie Archie Miller Floyd Miser Ernest Akemann Mrs Sheton and son Mrs Mollie Haynie Miss Mabel Still Nana Hall attending Christmas trees at Herndon and Antioch schoolhouses. For sale 320 acre stock farm with six room house and outbuildings, 80 acres in wheat, RFJD J P McGuire 6 box 59 Marshall.
Oak Ridge, Mrs Lucy Ganan of Montana visits friends here. J F Giger from Seven Valleys tours the Ridge. Mrs Dike Johnson is reported sick. Thornton's Lane Valley resident Frank Hays visits. W N Die M R McClain and Archie Dee make county seat calls. Frank Meyer of Saline Valley travels through Ridge.
An OCR muddle mentions trains and signals with scattered names and places. Warnings about accommodation, passengers, and a Sunday visit by local residents appear amid garbled text from West Hound trains and Kanane references. The piece hints at local social notes including visits, moves, and worship services, but specifics are unclear.
Sam Winfrey shows improvement while family health concerns arise in West Grand Pass. Dee 2 births list Mr and Mrs Lee Wood with a daughter and Mr and Mrs George Smith announce another birth on Dee 12. Wrack Earp and Mes. W Mes. Wrack Earp and related neighbors visit Sam Winfrey and sister Mes Marx Arnold.
The Marshall weekly market summary corrected by Swift & Co highlights grain and poultry prices with Wheat and Corn values, and notes on spring chickens. Vendors such as Rea & Page Milling Co are referenced along with entries for Cape Ed ernaase and other dubious lines, reflecting a garbled OCR historical market page.
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