Shelby Porter Shot Ends In Fatal Barroom Shootout
Shelby Porter 22 son of Dan Porter was shot and killed after a late Friday night quarrel in a saloon barroom. Guy Carpenter fired the fatal shot after Porter drew a revolver during a drunken confrontation. Porter died on the street near Weber and Berg’s saloon. Coroner’s inquest ordered Carpenter held for the grand jury. Carpenter surrendered to the sheriff and awaits trial.
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Shelby
Dan Porter
Guy Carpenter
Ulotel Ming
Tiny Carpenter
Turnkey
City Bull
Wim
Shreckler
Carpenter
Porter
Weber & Berg
Undertak Paris Walker
Scrutelield
Sam Evans
H.C. Corder
Harry Terndon
Jett Rose
E. BK. Else
J.P. Riggins
Tolding Carpenter
Shelby Porter
Angie Haynie
Capital Hill
J.Q. Partee
Canadian Homesteader Notes Frontier Life in Strathcona
In Strathcona Alberta Canada a letter from W. Reed details early April arrival, three feet of snow, 100 acres sown with grain, 3064 bushels threshed plus hay, 50 acres broken, 60 tons hay, and three oldest boys with 50 homestead acres each. Prices for Wheat 85c, oats 40c, barley 60c, hogs 6c/lb, cattle 2-5c, machinery cost higher, goods costs higher, expresses satisfaction with political papers and renewals.
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Guy
Globe-Democrat
Reed
Died Suddenly at Home in Liberty Sowbehlp
Gamuel Whirley son of Joho Whirley and wife of Liberty Sowbehlp died December 17 at 7 p m at home in Tasaday from meningitis aged 21. He had just returned from Sedalia where he attended a business college. The funeral was held Thursday at Bow Valley cemetery with Rev. Wagener of Oslessa officiating. a large crowd attended, reflecting the esteem in the community.
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Gamuel Whirley
Joho ‘Whirley
Liberty Sowbehlp
Tasaday
Sedalia
Alleading Business College
Bow Valley Cemetery
Mr. Wagener
Oslessa
Jose Valley
Sweee Springs
Barn Fire Destroys E D Elven’s Barn Near Ayres
A barn belonging to E D Elven near Ayres burned last Saturday afternoon. The cause is unknown though C E Field reports it was insured for 6500. Loss amount cannot be stated. Slater Iustler.
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E. D. Elven
Ayres
C. E. Field
Slater Iustler
New Year's resolutions and vows in a comic domestic scene
A widow and a bachelor debate self reform on December 31, likening it to spring cleaning. They laugh at the difficulty of discarding vices, pondering what to keep, and remark on vows both before and after marriage, with flirtatious banter and rueful insight.
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Selemaly
Yachelor
The New Born Year and the Year Dying
Poetic reminiscence of the newborn year, meeting by a lowly couch. The verse recalls ivy leaves and gifts from earth and sea, dawn and sunset, and the child who will inherit riches of sunlight, meadow scents, honeyed wine, and future days with wind and wave.
The New Year Vows and Promises of Love
A playful dialogue between a widow and a bachelor from the Los Angeles Times centers on New Year promises. They tease vows about love, temperance, and marriage as bells ring in the midnight hour, suggesting romance and wit in a festive mood.
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Europe
Bermuda
Billy
Lous Angeles Times
Death of L Y Garrett and funeral at Good Hope
The remains of Lyclgus Y Garrett of Stanberry Missouri arrived today and were conveyed to Good Hope church where funeral services were conducted by Rev Norvell at 2 30 pm. The body was interred in Good Hope cemetery. Also noted is a report of Dr J Hl Osborne visiting Indianapolis Indiana and Harry Guerinle improving and expected to come home next week.
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Lyclgus Y
Garrett
Stanberry
Gubd
Hope Church
Rev. Norvell
Good Hope Cemetery
Slaver Hussler
WH. Crawford
Jodianapolis
Kodiana
J. Hl. Osborne
Fee Dovlors
Jodians
Mee
Harry Guerinle
Mr. Lyemr
Farmers Week Invites Missouri Boys to Free Agriculture Course
At Columbia from January 7 to 11 the annual Farmers Week hosts a special four day short course in agriculture for boys under sixteen and older youths. Activities include corn judging stock judging and daily work led by competent instructors. No fees or special requirements. all are welcome. The state corn sow will run concurrently with a Boys Corn Growing Contest featuring hundreds of entrants.
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Columbia
Mississippa
Missouri
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van Dyke
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Evi
Marrage
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Mary
Fang
Golshed
Travers
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Garrit
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