Deaths F W Orr and Mrs D H St Clair
F W Orr died at his home Sunday January 22 from blood poisoning after several weeks illness. Born in Carish Kentucky August 10 1854 he married Rebecca Davis September 1 1885. Survived by four children four brothers and three sisters. Funeral held at home Sunday at two o clock conducted by Rev C Q Shouse. Mrs D H St Clair died February 10 in Denver at 73 from heart trouble and dropsy. Survived by husband and four children. She was sister of eight T Wil en of Malta Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Orr
Orr
Carish
Rebecca Davis
Saline City
Willie
Mary
Connel
Joe Orr
Panama
C. Q. Shouse
Christian Church
Nelson Record
D. H. ST. Clair
Denver
T. Wileen
Malta Bend
Stephen Moss Dies at Slater After Long Illness
Stephen Moss died at his home in Slater on Sunday February 12 1911 aged 59 after a long illness of tuberculosis. He served as janitor of Slater school for many years and was highly regarded for his strong character. The funeral at Good Hope was conducted by Reverends W P Clark and J E Norvelle, drawing a large crowd. He leaves three children mourning his passing. his wife had died six years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Moss
Slater
Slater School
Good Hope
Reve. W. P. Clark
J. E. Norvelle
Morri
Death of Daniel H. Lain in Pleasant Hill Missouri
Daniel H. Lain aged 59 formerly of Slater died at his Pleasant Hill home on Feb 24. Funeral held at his residence last Saturday. Survived by wife and two children Linwood and Jamea, plus four brothers W H Lain of Kansas City M Lain of California Rev Thos H Lain and M M Lain of Muskogee Oklahoma, all but the California brother attended the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel H. Lain
Slater
Pleasant Hill
Wie
Linwood
Jamea
W H. Lain
Kansas City
M. Lain
California
Thos. H
M. M. Lain
Muskogee Okla
Slater Rustler
Mrs Sarah Swaggard Obituary in Sweet Springs
Mrs Sarah Swaggard died at her granddaughter’s home in Kansas City on February 9 1911. The funeral is set for Friday February 10 at 10 30 a m at the Baptist church and burial will follow beside her husband in Fairview cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Swaggard
Frank E. Porter
Forest Avenue
Kansas City
Baptist Church
Fairview Cemetery
Sweet Springs
Death of EPH Witcher at Wanamaker area
Eph Witcher died at his home southwest of Wanamaker on Friday February 10 aged 73 years 3 months and 27 days after long illness from stomach cancer. The funeral was held at Bethany on Sunday led by Rev Shouse He leaves a wife and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eph. Witcher
Wanamaker
Bethany
Shouse
Death of Geo. Thomas in St Louis with Marshall ties
Geo Thomas died at his St Louis home on a Wednesday in February at age 58 years, two months and 26 days. The body was returned to his Marshall parents home, his wife with him, arriving Friday. He was formerly of Marshall and had worked in St Louis. He left no children. he leaves four sisters and three brothers besides his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Thomas
St. Louie
Marshall
St. Louis
Chiiren
Eastwood
Mrs Charles Garner Dies at Arrow Rock Home
Mrs Charles Garner died at her Arrow Rock home on Thursday February 6 aged 30. The brief obituary notes her early passing and local ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Garner
Arrow Rock
Thuradey
Death notices for Hirt and Killion in Sweet Springs area
Obituaries report Thomas Hirt dying at home near Miami on February 10 1911 at 73, born in Danchingen Germany December 21 1837. He immigrated to America in 1864 and married Elisa Kieffer with four children. Funeral held by Rev George Jones in Baptist cemetery. Also Emory Killion dies at sister’s home in Sweet Springs February 11 1911 aged 39 after long illness. survived by wife and one daughter, nine siblings, former Malta Bond teacher, Cedar County legislator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hirt
Miami
Danchingen
Germany
America
Mies Elisa Kieffer
George
Susan Kieffer
Hirt
Glasgow
August Royal
Geo. Jones
Rex
Emory Killion
John Evans
Sweet Springs
Killion
Malta Bond
Cedar County
Kennedy Sister of J. S. McKee Dies in Aurora
Maria Kennedy, sister of Mrs J. S. McKee of Marshall, died at her Aurora home on Sunday February 12 at age 74 after a long illness from injuries from a fall two years prior. She was a daughter of Judge Joseph Hall and Kate Hall of Sweet Springs, leaving several children, sisters, and brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariah Kennedy
McKee
Marshall
Aurora
Joseph Hall
Kate
Sweet Springs
Death of Mrs Eliza Dille Near Little Rock
Mrs Eliza Dille died February 14 1911 near Little Rock of paralysis at age 6 years 3 months 9 days. She leaves seven children. She drew a Mexican War pension. Remains buried at Fish Creek Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Dille
Little Rock
Terribly Mangled Mike Anderson Killed in Missouri Freight
Fireman Mike Anderson, of Jefferson City, was killed Monday when a protruding rod struck him while he stood on the tender aboard a Missouri Pacific freight train between Jefferson City and Kansas City. Coroner Scratchfield held an inquest Monday afternoon. the body was returned to Jefferson City for funeral services at his home, where his wife and five children resided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Anderson
Mo. Pacific
Jefferson City
Kansas City
Grand Pass
Scratchfield
Train accident leaves Kansas City man legless at Mt Leonard
A colored man, trying to flee after being put off a Kansas City bound train at Mt Leonard, slipped while boarding a freight and lost both legs. No physician was available for 12 hours as responders from nearby towns failed to come. The C A back road later transported him to Kansas City where he recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Leonard
Kansas City
Marshall
Maria Bend
Elmwood
Blackburn
Uncalled for Letters in Marshall Mo Post Office
Post office at Marshall Missouri lists uncalled letters dated February 1911 awaiting pickup. If not claimed within 15 days, items will be sent to the dead letter office in Washington DC. Names include Misees Nelli Thomas Viola Wil Meme Berta Willams Maggie Blenkenbaker Mag Cook Elisa Cassady Mittle C Allen Burnley Richey L W Vandyer P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Mo
Washington, D. C
Misees
Nelli Thomas
Viola Wil- Meme
Berta Willams
Meadames
Maggie Blenkenbaker
Mag Cook
Elisa Cassady
Mittle C. Allen
Burnley Richey
L. W. Vandyer
P. M
IrS Bom M Chartes Spent Tuce Gag in Memes City
IrS Bom M Chartes was seen in Memes City on business. The brief sighting notes his presence and purpose without detailing any outcomes or negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irs
Bom
Real Estate Transfers Across Marshall and Sweet Springs
Real estate transfers list multiple parcels with names such as Tony Knoderer and Chas L Jones and others including Thomas R Fowler, John Jenkins, W F Hermon, Christ Brandt, Wheeler, Mike Keller, George W King, Hattie J Harre, Susan I Baker, Chas W Bridges, Jane Earp, Ollie Earp, N B Pate, Lora Witt, Melinda Van Dyke, and more. Transactions cover various lots, blocks, and acres across Marshall, Sweet Springs, and nearby areas, with several at 40 to 426 acres and many 10 to 80 acre parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Knoderer
Chas L Jones
Ace
Sa- CO
Thomas R Fowler
John
Jenkins
Marshall
Haynie
Wheeler
Colleg
F Hermon
Christ Brandt
T Hall
W F Harmon
Smith-Jobe Land & Invet. Co
Mike Keller
Ow. Hepsne
George W. King
Hattie J. Harre
Bristow
Hudson
Jessa
Jackson
T D McCormick
Jane Earp
Brack
Ollie Earp
N B
Pate
Olle
BE Earp
Eiste
Apne
Loo Thos F Marshall Et al
Howard & Lena Smith
T A Johnson
Geof Fowler
College
Hallenback
Mary Calhoon
Hoffman & Babcock
McAllister
Mike Alkire
Wm J Hull
Frances V Null
Alfred Coates
Ben F Boley
Boley
Geo W, Boley
John H. Piettner Oll
Stock Market Receipts and Cattle Prices This Week
Stock receipts for cattle at all points were heavy with declines across most classes. Best yearlings 900 pounds and under held steady, while steers and heifers showed notable drops. cows and medium cattle declined further. Hog market broke records with sharp declines, then rebounded slightly. prices varied with weights, top near $7.35 and most pigs around $7.50 to $7.60. Sheep market remained steady as of the week. DRAGGON BECKER & CO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yours Truly
Draggon, Becker & CO
Dunn family visit from Pageon Ti continues few weeks
C. C. Dunn and his daughter Mies Marie arrived from Pageon, Ti, on Wednesday for a several week visit with J. M. family and others from the area, according to local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Dunn
Mies Marie
Pageon
J. M
Oun
Illnesses Reach Across Town In Ca tala Area
Mrs J T Campbell traveled to Catala Texas last week for family concerns as her son Percy D Campbell arrived ahead of her. The illness of Mrs M P Swisher prompted the trip after a hemorrhage ten days ago with ongoing weakness. Louise Kibler and Addie Scott also faced illness while Josephine Campbell was scheduled for ear treatment with Dr Nucklea. W B Clark of Boone County has been ill but improved at his brother in law H E Johnson’s Salt Pond Ave home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Campbell
Catala
Texas
Percy D Campbell
M, PF. Swisher
Campbell
Louise Kibler
Addie Scott Taok
Decided Improvement in Miss Gerty McCormick Illness
Miss Gerty McCormick who has been seriously ill for several months shows marked improvement under Dr Putnam after recent treatment by Dr Hall and Dr Connel. Physicians had disagreed on diagnosis, but her condition is steadier and recovery is hoped for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerty McCormick
Hall
Connel
Putnam
Putman
Uncle Fee Gillam in critical condition after paralysis
Uncle Fee Gillam, aged nearly 100, has been ill for several days. He was stricken Saturday night with a paralysis like illness and remains in critical condition though slightly improved. The community extends sympathy for his long life and suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fee Gillam
Uncle Fee
Al Darling Secures Club House Contract
The Marshal Eagles approved a contract Wednesday evening for building a new club house. Al Darling of this city won the bid at 12250 dollars, work to start immediately and finish by June 1. Details were not yet perfected at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Eagles
al Darling
Huff Sale Draws Large Crowds At Public Auction
One of the largest crowds ever seen attended L. L. Huff’s public sale on Wednesday. A fine day and a large stock attracted buyers, with good prices noted. Huff’s many friends helped swell the turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Huff
Mr. Huff
Marshall Horse Sale At Lafayette Corner March 17 18
The Marshall Horse Sale Co announces a large combined horse sale on March 17 and 18 at Lafayette near the southwest corner of the equere. Horses are entered from many distant points with strong demand anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Horse Sale Co
Lafayette
Valentine Social At Cumberland Presbyterian Church
The Christian Endeavor Society hosted a Valentine social at O. C. F. Hall Tuesday night with colored heart decorations music and games. Refreshments were served as members praised the evening as delightful Rev J E Abbott returned from Lamar Mo where he led a successful revival service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Endeavor Society of the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
O. C. F. Hall
J. E. Abbott
Lamar, Mo
Concord Christian Church Shoe Box Party Surpasses Expectation
At R M Brown’s home ten miles east of Marshall a shoe box party was held Tuesday night by Concord Christian Church members. About 200 attended and 70 boxes sold for $60.25. The boys claim the boxes carried enough grub to still be eaten, a claim Marshall folks doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Christian Church
R. M. Brown
Marshall
Births Reported for Carter and Triplett Families
Born to Mr and Mrs George L Carter of Mr Leonard a tentb boy Attending physician Dr Mary Woods Mother and babe are doing nicely Born to Mr and Mrs John Triplett of Marshall a girl The little girl was born Saturday and both mother and child are doing nicely
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Carter
Leonard
Mary Woods
Babe
John Triplett
Marshall
Woodcraft Meeting Recounts Woodcutting Aid in Napion Mo
On February 13 Camp 4002 Napion Mo members gathered at Thomas Fitzgerald home to cut wood. Attendees included Earnest Harvey Sam Cochran Louis Hasemeier Charley Sprigg Emmett Smith Russell Cochran W H Sprigg and Ed Laxson. Substitutes covered absent Neighbors Sprigg and Laxson. Fitzgerald suffers a serious shoulder dislocation and gratefully received help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napion
Earnest Harvey
Thos. Fitzgerald
Sam Cochran
Louis Hasemeier
Charley Sprigg
Emmett Smith
Russell Cochran
W.H. Sprigg
Ed Laxson
W. H. Sprigg
Sprigg
Neghbor Harvey
Mr. Fitzgerald
L. F
Forest Ranger Serial Coming Next Week In County Paper
The paper announces a first class serial titled Cavanagh the Forest Ranger to be published next week as an extra. It states that many medicine advertisements will be canceled to make room for news and asks readers to comment on the sacrifice, noting an annual income loss of about 310 dollars.
Percy Neville Named to Advisory Council in Old Mexico
Percy Neville a noted lawyer of Marshe appointed to the advisory council at Juarez Old Mexico His selection signals a move in regional governance with Neville’s legal background cited as a key factor The brief note confirms the appointment and location without further detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Neville
Marshe
Juares
Old Mexico
Cromley and Holloway Tie in Marshall Wedding
Edward J. Cromley and Mike Mayme D. Holloway of Marshall united in marriage on a Wednesday morning at the bride’s home near Marshall. Reverend Jennings officiated. Best man was Mike Flynn and Maid of Honor Flora Cromley. A sumptuous dinner followed with cake at five o’clock. The bride received the ring from Marion Holloway. Willie Summers held the gartering needle and Miss Lacy Bowler the dime. The couple, described as industrious and charming, were sent off amid well wishes for a long, happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Cromley
Mike Mayme
D. Holloway
Marshall
Marshell
Jennings
Shackelford
Mike Flynn
Flora Cromley
Marion Holloway
Willie Summers
Miss Lacy Bowler
A C Jones Injured At Freight Yard Loading Fron
A C Jones was injured last Friday while assisting in loading a car of iron at the freight yards. A heavy piece of iron struck his left hand and mashed his left foot, causing lacerations to three fingers. No bones were broken. Clarence Johnston released a end causing the iron to drop and injure his hand and foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C. Jones
Mr. Jones
Clarence Johnston
Nelson
Freshman Junior Masquerade at Castle Hall
The Freshman class hosted a masquerade for the Juniors at Castle Hall on Saturday night with teachers Sup Thompson and wife among about one hundred attendees. The hall was prettily decorated and punch was served throughout the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Hall
Sup
Thompson
Pension bills and road survey noted in week’s brief
Senate favors the Sulloway pension bill but Taft may veto. Veterans would receive pensions by age with scattered amounts. C. and A. sent surveyors to Arrow Rock to study crossings. February prices for eggs and related goods appear unusually low this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Taft
Arrow Rock
Erosang
Peewee
Local Box Party Ends In Confused Note
Fragmentary OCR hints at a social gathering involving R. M. Brown and others, with mention of a farmer’s brother F. D and a Wednesday event. Details are incomplete, context unclear, and no definitive outcome or location is confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Brown
Pone
Farmer
F. D
War
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marshall Produce Co
Huff
Marshall Horse Sale
Church News
Cromley
Holloway
A. C. Jones
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