Death of Rufus Kitchen Near Miami 1912
Rufus Kitchen died at his parents home near Miami on December 19 1912 after about a year of illness. He was the second oldest of seven children and suffered rheumatism heart disease and dropsy. He wished to be buried near home and expressed readiness to meet death. Funeral services were led by Rev Clemens of Marshall and interment was in Harmony cemetery.
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Rufus Kitchen
Cram Kitchen
Miami
Harmony Church
Clemens of
Marshall
Harmony
Funeral notice for Mrs. George Sennett near Slater
Mrs George Sennett aged 23 dies at home near Slater on Saturday December 21. Survived by husband and one child. Mother Mrs A J Smith of Spokane Washington travels to attend the funeral.
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George Sennett
Slater
Mra. A. J. Smith
Spokane
Washington
Died at 90 a legacy of cheerful strength in Miami
Mrs Lucy Ann Hisle died at her son Charles Hisle's home in Kansas City after a long, devoted life. Born November 15, 1826 in Virginia, she moved from Miami to Kansas City later in life. Survived by eight children including James, Watt, Sam Pilmore, Laura Burnside, and others. husband predeceased her. Remains brought to Miami and interred in Baptist cemetery near her old home, with services led by Rev George Jones.
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Lucy Ann Hisle
Chas. H'sle
Jackson Ave
Kansas City
James, Watt
Sam Pilmore
Dolph
Eri G
Laura M Burnside
Charles
Mv'iroa
Virginia
Jeane Hisle
St. Louia
Mami
Miami
M'ami
Baptist
Geo. Jones
Whore Church
Mia
Local family tale amid Christmas Day unrest
A fragmented report notes a man staying with his niece Mrs Haywood on South ay with her children. The group reportedly planned to attend church when disruptions occurred, leading to a noted reaction by Mr Leonardhs, described as a victim in the sparse text.
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Haywood
South Ay
Ecjoy
Leoidhs
Lankford Dies After Heart Failure at Hunter Home
Local resident Mr. Lankford died after a heart failure episode at the home of Mrs. Tom Hunter. He was a lifelong bachelor, reared east of town with a history of similar attacks. Survived by brothers Garret in Colorado and George in Mor Soul, funeral plans pending likely for today.
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Tom Hunter
Lankford
Garret
Colorado
George
Morsoul
East Arrow
Murder Report From Columbia Hits Arrow Rock Area
A tele gram Tuesday reported that Mrs. Wilson and her daughter Mrs. Moore were murdered in Columbia. Mrs. Wells and her husband and Edna left for Columbia after learning the news. Henry Lee Moore of Moberly, son of Mrs. Moore, is detained on suspicion but denies guilt.
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Mra. W. A. Wells
Columbia
Edna
Wilson
Fatal Kansas City Yard Accident Claims Alton Brakeman
In Kansas City last Friday night a coal car swung by a passing train struck Chas R. McIntosh a brakeman on an Alton extra west. He was trying to duck away when the coal car tipped and fatally injured him. The company surgeon Dr Picard took him to the hospital where he died next morning.
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Kansas City
Alton
Chas. R. McIntosh
McIntosh
Picard
Ter
Lucky Chicken Thief Returns Items in Clemence Winkler Hen House
A local note from Clemence Winkler at Hardeman reports a man who lost a sliver watch in Winkler’s hen house last week will be refunded on request. Winkler will also return wire pinchers and a silver dollar found earlier, unless the thief is honest and left the dollar to cover the chickens. He urges the thief to call for the hen house key next time instead of breaking in.
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Clemence Winkler
Hardeman
Winkler
Couse
Mackler Becraft Wedding Near Sweet Springs
Mackler Becraft Misa Anna Lucile Becraft, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D W Becraft and Mr. Roy F Mackler of near Sweet Springs, wed Wednesday at three in the afternoon at the Becraft home. Rev Clarence Hodge officiated as Estelle Grimes played Lohengrin. The bride wore blue serge with matching accessories. a six o'clock dinner followed by a decorative candlelit setting. The ceremony united four generations in attendance, with the couple soon traveling to the groom’s home near Sweet Springs. A family reunion and further entertainments were planned by relatives in the days ahead.
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Misa Anna Lucile Becraft
D W. Becraft
Roy F. Mackler
Near Sweet Springs
L. W. Becraft
Marsh
Mies Estelle Grimes
Mt. Leonard
Marshall
Saline
Agriu‘urial College
Columbia
Mina fRotel Grimes
Mra. Grimes
Beng
Mra. Becraft
Bride
Robert Walker Becraft
Mrs. Mack
Sweet
G. R. Hutcherson
Christmas Day Wedding Vows Illuminate Island Romance
A Christmas Day ceremony unites the bride and groom in a seaside village. The couple, surrounded by family, exchange vows in a simple, heartfelt service. Guests toast the newlyweds as palm fronds rustle and warm lights glow over the shoreline.
Parkhurst praises local merchant for helping farmers
From near Sweet Springs, LR Parkhurst recalls a time when oil and corn buyers offered 30¢ a bushel for corn. Charlie Smith organized farmers, drawing Henley Grain Co to buy loads at 10 and then Mills offered 425, lifting prices. Parkhurst notes Smith’s ongoing aid to farmers in lumber, cement and more, despite some hostility.
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Parkhurst
Sweet Springs
Charlie Smith
Henley Grain Co
Smith
Premiums at Jefferson City Poultry Show Highlight Dec 17
Mrs W E Shackelford of Napton won five firsts one second and one third premium from nine entries with White Langshan chickens at the Jefferson City Poultry Association show held December 17. About one thousand birds were exhibited judged by score cards. Judge Thomas W Southare of Kansas City praised the show as the best he has judged this season in Missouri. He noted many counties and towns should support a first class association and urged poultry fanciers to unite for discussion.
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Jefferson City Poultry Association
W. BE. Shackelford
Napton
Tho. W. Southare
Kasas City
Jefferson City
Morehis
Sam County
Robbers Strike Cura Stand on Siding Track Night
Robbers broke into a cura stand on the siding track at this place last Saturday night and helped themselves to merchandise. No clue has been obtained leading to the arrest of the guilty parties or the value of stolen goods. Gillam Globe.
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Gillam Globe
Real Estate Transfers in Slater and Marshall Areas
Bridges and Tucker transfer lot 7 block 34 Slater to John H. Julian and wife for 3900 dollars. Stoner transfers to B F Henley lot 1 block 6 Miller addition Sweet Springs for 250 dollars. Wing to A L bert Wesley and wife lots 3,4 part 2 block 4 Berryman & Bush add Marshall for 2550. Crank to Doughty lot 130 East Marshall for 2000. Doughty to Crank 40 acres 26-51-21 with no price. Lankford to Jackson Lankford 7.50 acres in 8-32-21. Lankford to Mollie Tuss Rich 7.50 acres in 8-50-21. Porter to Macus Mitchel strip of land in 21-50-21 a.
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Benjamin Lankford
Jackson Lankford
Mollie Tuss Rich
David D Porter
Macus Mitchel
Church Notes on Christian Science and union service
The Christian Science church sets next Sunday's topic as Christian Science. Rev R C McAdie of First Presbyterian has gone to Fort Worth for holidays but will return to preach. A union service at Odell Avenue drew large attendance with Dr Black reporting on the Federal Council meeting in Chicago and church unity efforts across denominations.
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R. C. McAdie
First Presbyterian Church
Ft. Worth
Texas
Afroat
Odell Ave
First Presbyterian
Heid
Black
Federal Council of Chuches
Chicago
Distressing Fire Destroys Shannon Fink Home
A fire at the new Shannon and Fink residence southeast of town burned the elegant home to the ground while Ed Shannon and two children were at church. Mrs. Shannon, her two younger children, and her brother Chas Fink were at home. Only the piano and two rugs survived. The house, recently completed, was insured for 3500 dollars and was to host a Christmas reunion. Mrs. Shannon fainted amid the blaze.
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Ed Shannon
Oldest editor Joseph Lomax marks birthday in Indianapolis
Joseph Lomax, reputed oldest editor, celebrated his 111th birthday in Indianapolis. If he lives another century, he may die wealthy if business remains healthy and his health holds, reflecting a long life tied to his work.
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Joseph Lomax
Indianapalls
Wat
Ills and illnesses reported around town in brief
G V Bush, north of town, is very ill with pneumonia. West Bush, also north of town, has been sick the past days. L A Burnett says his wife is improving from a recent severe illness. Mia G T Nucktes and father at Kirksville report his weakening health. Wm G Thompson near Cretecher had a Sunday paralysis scare and was briefly in danger. Dr Jackson of Herndon and Putnam of Marshall were called and helped speed his recovery.
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G. V. Bush
L. A. Burnett
Wm. G. Thompson
Cretcher
Dre. Jackson
Herndon
Putnam
Marshall
Births at Capital Hill and Watkins home on Christmas Day
Mr. and Mrs. EB. BE. Austin of Capital Hill welcome a daughter born December 1. Santa Claus left a 12-pound son at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Watkins on Christmas Day. The mother is a daughter of E. D. Thompson with whom they reside.
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EB. BE. Austin
Capital Hill
Santa Claus
H. A. Watkins
E. D. Thompson
Hummer Held Up By Masked Train Robbers Near Springfield
Train No. 9 the Hummer westbound through Marshall was stopped about three miles before Springfield by two masked men. They spent an hour attempting to crack the safe in the express car but were driven off as the flagman summoned help. No one injured.
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Marshall
Springfield
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Mackler
Becraft
Marshall Republican
Missouri Ruralist
Dr. Price
Christian Science Church
G. T. Nucktes
Kirksville
Corrected Produce Co
Marshall Ee Seehan
Beenames
Berman Renken
BIP
Menier
Henley & Company Real Estate Loarr
Missouri
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