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Newspaper
Missouri Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1909
Page
4
Oklahoma visitor Jack McRoberts stayed with his parents while Grand Pass resident Pearl Riley visited Marshall. Local residents shopped, hosted clubs, and welcomed guests including Miss Maurine Gouldin and Rev. J. M. Beadles. Typhoid fever recovery announced for Sam Cole. Christmas and New Year greetings end notes.
The Ayres Narron residence burned Saturday around 4 p m with total loss of furniture and buildings. Fire suspected to stem from a defective flue. Mrs. R C Steele stays in Slater with her sick father Tolbert Birch. Joe Stephens helped in Marshall, nearly killed in a blacksmith shop incident, prompting relocation from Boots. A recent Davis District dance turned political, 16 boys to 1 girl, Republican boy involved. Amos Audsley reports finishing 300 acres of corn and plans February mule sale. A note to Jim Garrett to beware of the widow crafting a cautionary detail.
A compact recap from Saline Valley mentions Dr W D Sharp of Little Rock visiting his girl, Tony and Henry Giger doing business in Slater, a goose shooting match at Mrs Gee Giger on Friday December 31 at 1 30 PM, and Emma Spreitver and loyalty moving to Howardty on the John s farm north of Glasgow.
Mt Leonard residents report holiday visits and Santa Claus hunting in nearby towns. Charley Strong and others traveled to Kansas City, while George Robertson returned home for holidays. Rev Norvell to preach at the Baptist church Sunday with a 3:30 program. community well wishes extend to all, including the editor.
Dr. A B Wingfield and wife hosted by sister Mrs Hastie Wheeler at Marshall. Mrs Ruth Duncan returns to Kansas City after visit. Miss Nora Maloney and Mrs Frank Mitchell visit. James McKeever in town seeking Santa. Mrs F E Rigney visits from Monday to Tuesday. Mrs B A Jones and son Austin shop and admire decorations. Dr Wingfield and wife depart Sunday for St Louis then Florida for a month. Andy Flynn in Marshall gifting GOP friends at Xmas. Miss Marie Haas closes school for holidays. Mrs Chas Thompson and daughters Helen and Fannie visit. Mrs Mary Sheridan and Miss Mary Brick visit. hopeful packages guarantee a merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all. The Home Missionary society bought furniture for the Methodist parsonage. W. H. Fenwick visited friends and relatives here early last week. L. M. Nevin came by to promote the electric railroad project with W. B. Mahan as director and W. R. Cauthorn as chief engineer, who spoke of prospects for construction soon. Will Diggs and family moved to a large farm near Lamar. Will Huston from North Dakota will winter here as in past years. Frank Brockway rode the streets Wednesday, Mrs. Earl Green shopped here Thursday. R. C. Piper of Little Rock was in town Wednesday. Wathon Diggs and wife were weekend guests of I. S. Hogge.
A large crowd attended the Odd Fellows annual oyster supper at the City Hotel with participants including Earl Crutcher and sisters Mesdames G. Martin and Parlee Bingham. R. H. Watts of Marshall visited relatives here and joined the supper. Low Wade and family attended the pie social Thursday night.
Napion G. W. Cowan of Nelson visited Napton friends on Tuesday. June Baker traveled to Marshall. David Emison won three ribbons for his chickens at Concordia. The William Jewell Quartette entertained Napton Church. Napton merchants report strong holiday trade. J. L. Tichenor and wife welcomed a daughter born December 20 1908. Napton Camp No 4002 M W of A held 1910 officer election with 45 members. officers elected include Consul Ernest Harvey and others. Camp organized January 17 1906 and now holds 106 members.
In cold winter weather Mrs. August Dierking is on the sick list this week. Jake Hartman is slowly improving at this writing. John Knott delivered hogs at Sweet Springs Monday. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Reager and daughter Frances, J. W. Forbes and family were Sunday guests of D. M. Harris and family. Henry Cook and family spent Sunday with Willis Lemon and John Forbes families. Dinner with the Will. Vanarshall family. Rev. Johnson filled his appointment at Elmwood Sunday morning and evening. Dry Sunday preaching at Elmwood monthly. Allie Carmean visiting his parents. Allie Treadway visiting home folks in Kansas City. John Knott and Alma Kneck spent Sunday with Mia Allen. Tom Davis and family with Mrs. Anna and Walter Lurue. Dollie Harris visited her sister Mauie in Sweet Springs Saturday night and Sunday. D. M. Harris and Minnie Harris shopping in Blackburn. D. Lemon sold his 129 acre farm for 78 an acre to Mr. Pangeman.
Cretcher writes of cold travels as Frank Henry and family visit Marshall to spend Sunday and Monday with Jake Weis and kin. Arthur Hulse and mother Mrs. Van Buskirk host relatives, Nana Hall recovers from illness, and Marshall Sunday trips spark talk. A Green Mound school music show draws good attendance.
A reader note from Marshall reports M L Montaguy sending Christmas wishes to Republicans and friends last week while J B Btorreth returned to work, signaling holiday greetings and local greeting exchanges.
Dock Brown and Mr. Tipping of Marshall visited Thursday. Various residents and visitors including Robert Herrider of Moberly and Archie Crosslin of Oklahoma were mentioned. A burglarized shop, Flynn & Co's, reported missing items. Several health updates and holiday plans are noted for area families and stores.
Little Roce Frank Hinnah and family dined with Ehler Bros on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Geo Trout dined with Mr and Mrs Jack Thornton. Mr and Mrs Bravy and the sister's family of Montgomery County visited the Ehlers. Arrow Rock callers Sunday afternoon included Otto Cramer and Ehlers. PF Sharp attended supper at Arrow Rock. Mrs Ferney and her children were Blater callers.
A list of Howard County farms for sale with varied sizes and prices. Properties include 190 acres with multiple buildings, 264 acres with two barns and tenant house, 80 acres well improved, and several smaller parcels. Some listings offer seller financing, such as loans up to 10 000, 9 000, or 16 925, with close proximity and strong water sources noted in descriptions.
Mr and Mrs Erskin Blosser return home after weeks with his brother in Kansas. Several neighbors and relatives share meals and visits including Holliman with John Blackburn Ervine Blosser and B J Blosser's parents. A neighbor Edward Fletcher spends days with Sam Callaway near Waverly. Geraldine Fulton is seriously ill. Nearing butchering week, Prof Lynch visited Baker school. Anna Bell Coleman stayed with aunt Mrs Chas Fulton. Charley Fulton and wife visited Marehall. Mrs Jennie Payne improves at Lagripp. Ernest Sailor and wife with Louis Joo visited J Black.
OAK RIDGE QO. H Davis and family visited J W Hays and wife Gun Joe Thornton hosted by T F Hays Saturday. Miss Ollie Johnson of Hardeman visiting John Whittle of Blackwater hosted by R M McClain. Lonie Taylor family visiting R W Taylors Sunday. J M Herring returned from trip through 8 D Archie Dee and Frank Hayes seen west Sunday. Lula Burnett returned home after weeks near Marshall. Jess Hensick and wife callers here last week. Dr Sharp made his usual call Sunday. Clarence Taylor says Slater has good looking girls. Wm Steppenour weather prophet warns of flood. A J Hays and J W Wilson trading with Gilliam merchants last week. Writer in Little Rock seeking Santa Claus last week. Dave Jackson of Gilliam a caller here Sunday.
Grand Pass community sends merry Christmas wishes and a prosperous new year. Local residents visit friends and return home for the holidays. Died near Blackburn and buried locally. Rev M Wynn of Kansas City preached at the Baptist church. Farmers delayed corn harvest due to bad weather. residents visiting relatives from Nelson to Denver and travelers from Kansas City and Slater.
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