Community Notes Record Weekend Visits and Wedding
County News lists visits by Mr. Chiswell to Miami and Mrs. Jane Fenwick with Melville at Buck Snort school. Mr. and Mrs. Riddle visited Marshall. Riggins hosted a Christmas tree with St Nick. Prof. Redman from Mason City visited his sister. Boatright family in Marshall. Mrs. Redman left for Durango after a visit with her father. Marriage of Arthur Williams and Matilda Huff at home with Rev. Wharton officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiswell
Miami
Jane Fenwick
Melville
Buck Snort School
Mrs. Riddle
Marshall
Riggins
Jnc
J. W. Boatright
Frank
Henry Redman
Durango
M. T. Brandon
J. D. Jackson
Arthur Williams
Anthony Kans
Matilda Huff
Rev. Wharton
Community Notes From North Grand Pass Area
Last week residents including Less Gall of Mt. Leonard with C. Hicks family. Miss Mae Cook visited grandma in Sweet Springs. Miss Mildred Moore stayed with Miss Bertha Plattner. Mr. and Mrs. John Fell and Will Moritz of Waverly had turkey with W. J. Vogt and wife. Miss Jessie Dickson visiting Redfield Kansas relatives. Frank Stolen of Corder and Miss Cora Moritz of Waverly spent Sunday with Sam Moritz Jr. and wife. Miss Mabel Dickason attended a Christmas ball at Mr. Hackett’s near Corder. P. H. Richart is building a new shed. W. J. Vogt in Marshall. Willard Fenner and brother ill at home south of Grand Pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Less Gall
Mt. Leonard
C. Hicks
Mae Cook
Cook
Sweet Springs
Mildred Moore
Bertha Plattner
John Fell
Will Moritz
Waverly
W. J. Vogt
Jessie Dickson
Redfield
Kas
Frank Stolen
Corder
Cora Moritz
Sam Moritz Jr
Mabel Dickason
Mr. Hackett
P. H. Richart
Marshall
Willard Fenner
Little Brother
Grand Pass
Residents and visitors visit Marshall area over Christmas
Miss Minnie Smith visited her sister near Wanamaker from Monday to Wednesday. Robert Finley of Houstonia eyed moving to the Judge Force farm. Mrs Harriet Johnson and daughters shopped in Marshall Tuesday. Mrs J C Lacy of Bates City spent Christmas with her mother Mrs James Scott Thursday. Mr and Mrs Marvin Sprigg moved near Napton with Mr Sprigg renting a farm. Marvine and Mearl Gorrell returned from M V C to holidays, Georgia Belle Scott traveled from Kansas City for Christmas with her parents James Scott Sr. She left Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Smith
Henry Revis
Wanamaker
Robert Finley
Houstonia
Judge Force Farm
Harriet Johnson
Marshall
J. C. Lacy
Bates City
James Scott
Marvin Sprigg
Napton
Sprigg
Marvine
Mearl Gorrell
Georgia Belle Scott
Kansas City
Buckeye Christmas Gathering and Local Visits
The Buckeye community enjoyed a pleasant Christmas with a well received tree at J. L. Williams home and many neighbors sharing in the season. Ralph Mayfield visited from Parkville to see relatives while illness is noted in several homes and Mr and Mrs Wolberry celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with family on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Wiliams
Ralph Mayfield
Parkville
Buck Eye
Aers
Olberry
Christmas Day Gatherings at Old Shiloh Church
J. L. Williams and family spent Christmas with Mat Barnes and family. Grover Kemper visited from Iowa and appears ill after preaching the gospel at Old Shiloh Monday night. Brother Anderson is noted as the first missionary preacher to preach there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dren
J. L. Williams
Mat Barnes
Grover Kemper
Iowa
Old Shiloh
Brother Anderson
Visitors at Watts home and Harris on streets
Visitors stopped by the home of D. L. Watts on Monday. Sterling Harris of Cooper County was seen on our streets Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Watts
Sterling Harris
Cooper County
Not Good for Everything Sutherland Eye Salve
Sutherland markets Eagle Eye Salve as a remedy only for the eyes. It promises satisfaction or a 25e refund. The offer invites customers to judge the product themselves and return if not pleased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutherland
Ballard's Herbine Promises Clear Complexion Cure
An old advertisement claims a bad complexion stems from an inactive liver. It asserts Ballard's Herbine will restore liver function and improve skin. Sold by P. H. Franklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
P. H. Franklin
Christmas gathering at Ridge Prairie church noted
Ridge Prairie church hosted a Christmas tree on Saturday. Mrs. Robert Bagnell entertained at dinner Sunday with Dr. and Mrs. L I Shuck of Nelson, plus Hall Williams, C B Marr, Walter Shouse and Miss Peachie Griffith. Tom Taylor and family visited the Caton home. Birds are being hunted this week. Frank Marr and Abe Marr visited Nelson and Pilot Grove. D W Lewis of Nelson High School left for southern Missouri. Sam Perkins suffered a crushed hand and broken finger. Rev F W Grampp to conduct New Year’s Day services. Clinton Cox back for holidays from M V C, resembles a preacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridge Prairie Church
Robert Bagnell
L. I. Shuck
Nelson
Hall Williams
C. B. Marr
Walter Shouse
Peachie Griffith
Tom Taylor
Warner Caton
Frank Marr
Abe Marr
Pilot Grove
D. W. Lewis
Nelson High School
Missouri
Sam Perkins
F. W. Grampp
Clinton Cox
Christmas Visitors and Holiday Travels in Arrow Rock
Arrow Rock residents and visitors share holiday travel and gatherings. Mrs Fred Bierbaum shopped in town, Lon Wade and family from Cooper stopped by, H VanArsdell returned from Springfield, and Albert and Henry Hogge spent Christmas at home. Miss Sarah Wilkerson, Miss Nannie Townsend, Pres Eades family, and Lynn Shephard with sister Lucille visited. Earl Hoy from Marshall, Lavinia Craig from Electra arrived December 23, Henry Morris and wife, Miss Lee Lawless, Miss Julia Watts, Sadie and Georgia Stean, Porter Watts and Dolla Watts, and W F Amick among local movers and guests. Will Beazley and the Electric railroad crew visited for Christmas. Charley Taylor and another Gilliam neighbor stayed with T H Dickson. Wm Pia Shemwell and wife from Napton were here Saturday to Monday See tes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bierbaum
Lon Wade
Cooper
H. VanArsdell
Springfield
Will
Albert
Henry Hogge
Sarah Wilkerson
Nannie Townsend
Pres Eades
Near Town
Lynn Shephard
Fayette
Lucille
Columbia
F. O. Shephard
Earl Hoy
Marshall
Lavinia Craig
Electra
Texas
Steve Craig
Henry Morris
Boonville
Lee Lawless
Slater
Julia Watts
D. L. Watts
Sadie
Georgia Stean
Porter Watts
Dolla
W. F. Amick
S. E. Fisher
Will Beazley
Surveying Corp
The
Electric Railroad
Charley Taylor
Gilliam
T. H. Dickson
Pia Shemwell
Watts
Napton
Dr Bell’s Antiseptic Salve touted for eczema cure
A claim that eczema is hard to cure is challenged by Dr Bell’s Antiseptic Salve. The advertisement asserts improvement from the first application and urges readers to try the product to see results.
NEW HOME HOLIDAY PROGRAM AND LOCAL VISITS
The Elmwood Christmas tree event drew attendees and a strong program. Several families from Sedalia Concordia Lexington and nearby towns visited Elmwood New Home and area residents. Nearby residents including Fordham Laughlin and Mertin shared meals and time with local families as John Forbes and kin spent the night in Elmwood.
Saline Valley New Year Wishes and Local Social Notes
May 1911 bring prosperity to all as George Giger visits Miss Sellmeyer. Firemen’s ball at Glasgow draws many, with Kruse brothers visiting Slater. Nettie Koch spends Christmas with Miss Tillie in Marshall. Frank Brockway buys corn, 200 barrels Meyer Bros and 150 from George Nolke. Bar ney Sellmeyer at Jefferson Medical College for holidays. Henry Giger notes fancy Christmas articles for a young lady in Slater. Miss Lizza Brucks of Glasgow visits sister Katie. John Hustedde and Howard County friends go to Fayette by car on a business trip. Satire on country boys needing only a haircut and shave. Ben Snitzmeyer warehouses 500 bushels of corn with Jim Duncan at $2 per barrel. Christmas services at All Saints Church. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Snider of St. Louis visit John Sellmeyer’s family. Donie Reich visits Agnes Kessler. George Nolke escorts a friend to Gilliam. August and George Nolke John Olendorff and Louis Hide visit Blackwater. About 10 carloads of corn shipped from Harmony Station in three weeks. Hugo Strodtman and Miss Mary Glen wed at Marsh on Dec 20. Mary Glen becomes Hugo Strodtman’s wife and, with the Fred Burger Farm acquisition near Harmony, they plan a future home at 50 acres for $43 per acre. Wishing Mr. and Mrs. Strodtman a joyful New Year and guidance along life’s road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Giger
Miss Sellmeyer
Firemans
Glasgow
Clemance Kruse
Slater
Nettie Koch
Tillie
Marshall
Frank Brockway
Meyer Bros
George Nolke
Barney Sellmeyer
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
Penn
Henry Giger
Lizza Brucks
Katie
John Hustedde
Geome
Howard County
Fayette
Ben Snitzmeyer
Jim Duncan
All Saints Catholic Church
Oscar Snider
St. Louis
John Sellmeyer
Donie Reich
Agnes Kessler
Gilliam
August
John Olendorff
Louis Hide
Harmony Station
Marsh
Hugo Strodtman
Mary Glen
Glen
Hugo
Fred Burger
Harmony
Providence
Dance Ends in Fight on Third Street Saturday Night
A Saturday night dance on Third Street erupted into a free for all. One woman suffered a severe ear injury. In police court Tuesday morning seven participants were fined after pleading guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Street
New Year's Fairy Tale in Washington Dream
Marcia Marka, a young Washington visitor, meets a fairy godmother and a charming prince amid New Year crowds and a privileged world. A borrowed cloak, violet blossoms, and a glamorous life spark a romance that blossoms into a real plan as he departs for the Philippines, with Marcia realizing their fairy tale may become true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marela
Philippines
Hia Cay
Mareia
Cinderella
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County
North
Woodson
Buckeye
Mer
Ridge Prairie
Elmwood
Mayme
Nelle Dierking
Maude Harris
Charles Harris
Courtney
Sedalia
D. M. Harris
Frank Carothers
Irene
J. H. Pordham
NWN
Laughlin
Harry Carmean
Hembrook
Hugo Stolberg
Menegali
Jennie
Concordia
R. P. Berry
Lexington
C. N. Laughlin
J. H. Fordham
C. C. Mertin
D. M. Is
John Forbes
Elm
Saline Valley
By Philip Kean
White House
Marcia Marka
Marcia
Washington
Sbe
Martha Witherspoon
Hetle
Maret
Marcela
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