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Newspaper
Missouri Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1909
Page
4
Central Missouri shoppers are offered a once in a lifetime chance as Taylor's announces a January 1 1910 sale clearing remaining stock at exactly half price. The retailer states all suits and dresses are current styles and urges buyers not to miss the opportunity despite losses.
The ad notes a stock of coats and child garments as a response to cold weather. It emphasizes low prices, free alterations, and a guarantee of absolute satisfaction. It mentions labels like the Goose bone man and the Corn Shuck, signaling local shop branding.
Despite a considerable fur fall we still have beautiful throws shawls and sets in stock. Beginning Saturday January 1 the store offers 1 3 off on everything in stock giving shoppers a chance to acquire furs at greatly reduced prices.
Beginning Saturday January 1st stores announce reduced prices on durable corduroy pants and duck coats for men and boys. Listings show enduroy and corduroy pants from $1.50 to $2.19, duck coats at $1.25 to $2.05, with boys corduroy pants and coats included. Stay warm with these affordable garments during the cold season.
A grocer advertises extensive stock and quick service while inviting customers to call or visit in person for prices and selection. The message emphasizes busy times and broad availability of groceries.
County News lists visiting relatives from Missouri Kansas City and Illinois with names like Chas Alkire Mia PF and A Gorker. It notes holiday travels and a wedding Minnie Rhoades to Bell Jeter. School entertainment under Miss Huff earns praise and numerous holiday gatherings are described including card parties and family dinners. The piece ends with a note that the Miami natural bridge is safe as people haul ice across it.
Mrs J J Scott improving slowly. Harry Campbell is very ill but hopes to be back in school soon. Maurine and Mearl Gorrell return from Missouri Valley College for Christmas. Woodson school house Christmas tree and program drew a large crowd and many presents. Georgia Belle Scott of Sedalia Central Business College visiting her parents James Scott. Rufus Clark Sr hosted relatives and friends on Christmas day. Sam and Novella Mac Scott of Houston spent holidays with James Scott family. Marvin Sprigg visiting Nelson during holidays.
Brownlee sends New Year wishes to Mrs. Jacob Bingham and Earl Cretcher of Alaska while guests of Sam Townsend and family for a few days. August Chevilier has been dangerously ill but is slightly improved. Several local visits and holiday travels are noted including Eddie Brown and family with Tom Townsend, John Nichols planning to move to Fresno, Green Townsend’s family joining later in February, and various town residents visiting relatives and friends over the holidays.
A Saline Point note wishes readers a happy new year as 1909 ends. Mentions a successful ice harvest with 8 to 9 inch ice and lists locals Lester Irvin and wife plus Misses Bra ma and Dollie Irvin. Amos Moore returns from Iowa to spend holidays with relatives.
MIAMI notes a deputy named Don Fowler visiting, one arrest reported, and a hint of a captive rumor. A new Christmas baby brings joy to Forest McDaniel’s home. Misa Berta Ruckle from Dewitt visits her parents, while Misa Ida Seibert and family gather in Marshall. Mrs Ashley Holloway remains ill. A Bluff Schoolhouse box social drew fair turnout despite cold roads. Local performances by Igheheart and partners earn praise. Loda and Willie Griffith visit Miami. Dave Van Meter hosts a country-night gathering near Fairville. John A Hawkins visits Kansas City friends. Jess Wheeler returns from De Witt with drug-store plans. Genevieve Bishop heads to Mexico, may visit Bowling Green to see Champ Clark. Reports of dancing feet and street antics circulate, and a bridge aid assists Teddy men crossing the river. Whisky remains present as the old saloon days echo in Miami.
A heavy Christmas snowfall blanketed Cretcher and Santa Claus appears at many homes. Dr J Harrison and wife joined Mr and Mrs John Hayes for a Sunday visit. Miss Nana Hall enjoyed a Christmas tree and a Christian Union gathering drew a large crowd. Johnnie Henry spent Sunday in Marshall, winning a prize for best five ears of white corn. Also noted, a local contest awarded suspenders to the winner. Subscribe for the Republican and Globe-Democrat at $150 yearly.
Snow blankets the area as residents share holiday visits and health notes. Daniel Lemon, born in Indiana in 1644, died suddenly December 22 near New Home after a farm deed in Missouri. services were held December 24 with interment at Poe Cemetery. Sympathies extend to all relatives and friends.
Everett Gilliam is listed as sick this week while Mrs. Wayne remains ill for two weeks. A. V. Cross attended the funeral of Mrs. Joseph Burton in Marshall. Ice houses reportedly full with eight inch ice and sixteen grandchildren attended a Christmas tree at J. F. Crosse's home. Eight inches of snow caused heavy drifts.
Sidney Henley remains gravely ill with pneumonia this week. Jas Finley and wife from Houstonia visited home folks on Tuesday. Miss Jackson of Sweet Springs planned to visit Miss Myrtle Masters. H A Thomas and kin visited Ward Thomas and family in Shackelford Saturday and Sunday. Geo Boatright and family from Houstonia called on G W Boatright. Residents from here traveled to Marshall on Wednesday including J D Jackson and daughter Josephine, Harvey, Faulconer, John F Aulgur, Frank Halsey, H A Thomas, Ernest Aulgur. Miss Opal Wiley of Hughesville is visiting this week.
Miss Ruth Herider of Kansas City stayed with uncles Dan and Harry Herider. Tolbert Birch remains very low. Mr and Mrs Chas Brown visited Salt Springs to see Harry Orr. Misses Allen and Lula Orr of Parkville returned after visiting Chas Browne. Wm Maneke hosted an oyster supper for Crearville lodge of Masons. Miss Bether Page visited from Kansas City to see her uncle. Miss Bertie Miller cut her left hand on glass. Dr. Howard attended.
J. L. Kessler from near Little Rock reports neighbor J. W. Bobbitt recovered from a fall on Thanksgiving Day. He slipped from a railing while resting on a bridge near Hough Craigs and fell about 10 feet but survived. Holt plans to visit Otumwa Iowa next week representing Prudential Insurance. Will Teckemeyer and Mrs Teckemeyer arrive from Forest Green to visit Keasler and Windmeyer.
Ehler Bros. hosted Tuesday gathering as locals attended Lutheran Church Christmas Eve exercises. Visits include Will Cramer of Slater, Miss Clara Gorker and pupils’ city school tree, and numerous New Year dinners at family homes. Several return from Slater and Kansas City for holidays. hunting trip yields three wild turkeys. community dances attended, with several Arrow Rock and Jo Gigger connections noted.
A Heritage list of Howard County farms includes 190 acres with five room house and outbuildings at 46 per acre, 831 acres at 36 per acre with right room house and two barns, 264 acres with two barns and cistern at 36 per acre, and many more entries. Several farms offer loans, close-in locations, and well or fair ly improved buildings at prices ranging from 42 to 71 per acre, with several specific parcels noted and terms available.
Boonville mourns as 18 year old Paul Anderson died after a head on collision between Missouri Pacific fast freight No 54 and another fast merchandise train four miles west of town at 1 45 this morning. His companion Charlie Moore, 16, from Blackwater, was badly injured losing a leg and possibly an arm.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Wakefield of Mt Louis will visit the latter a Dr and Mrs W W H Black next week Mrs Wakefield has been there all week
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