Killed by Bursting Saw Near Tina Carroll County
Gilbert Reeves a 21 year old man living two miles northeast of Tina in Carroll County was killed last Wednesday afternoon when a circular saw burst its shaft. The saw injured Reeves behind the ear, tearing the skull and killing him within minutes. The saw belonged to Ira Snider and had been brought to the Sewell farm to saw wood. rumores say the saw was not in good condition. Reeves was recently married to a daughter of Jesse Todd. The community mourns the death of a hardworking young man.
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Gilbert Reeves
Tina
Carroll County
Ira Snider
Sewell
Reeves
Cin
Jesse Todd
Election Complaint from an Illinois voter voices dispute
A letter to the editor from a veteran voter rails at the recent election process. He cites 40 years of experience in Illinois and Missouri and criticizes how election judges were chosen and the conduct of the vote, calling for space to express concerns and noting acceptance of the majority decision.
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Ilinois
Missouri
Vows and Votes Cited in Elmwood Letter of 1908
Jov Baldus of Elmwood complains of corrupt tactics used before an election. He accuses unnamed men of lying to win votes and says he can prove his claims. The letter is dated February 17, 1908 and contains a pledge of testimony.
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Jov. Baldus
Elmwood
Sedalia Republican Convention Delegates Named
M C Chaffee Sr returned Tuesday February 18 from Sedalia with a rousing report on the Sedalia Republican convention. Saline delegation attended in full with J W Blackburn Malta Bend as alternate, and H W Meusehke Bedelia and Harry Patton Springfield chosen as delegates to the national convention. Taft for president and Hadley for governor were endorsed, along with the national and state administrations.
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M. C. Chaffee, Sr
Sedalia
Saline
J. W. Blackburn
P. Houston
Chas, Shafer
Fred Klinge
W. R. van Booren
R. N. Taylor
Luther Carmean
F. W. Windmeyer
Train robbery yields $3006 in Nevada Missouri
Nevada Mo Feb 16 Missouri Kansas and Texas passenger train on the Nevada Eldorado Springs branch was robbed of 3005 Saturday afternoon from an iron express box. Conductor Twyman says he locked the box at Eldorado Springs and found the money missing at Walker. Officers have no crew and mystery remains. authorities believe a key was used or the box picked on the train.
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Nevada, Mo
Missouri, Kansas and Texas
Nevada-Eldorado Springs
Twyman
Eldorado Springs
Walker
Brakeman Robbed Train Arrested in Nevada Case
F L Smith brakeman on the El dorado Springs train linked to a 33005 robbery. He pleaded not guilty before Judge Henry Dalton with bond set at 5000. Preliminary hearing March 10. Detectives traced the money, found in his possession, and shadowed him from the robbery. The sum was sent to Laclede bank in St Louis by Cruce Banking Co Eldorado Springs. Smith about 35, married, from Sedalia six to seven months ago.
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Nevada
F. L. Smith
Eldorado Springs
B. Moore
Smith
Henry Dalton
Laclede Bank
St. Louis
Cruce Banking Company
Sedalia
Probate Court Will of Michael Lynch and related estate actions
Probate court records show proof of will for Michael Lynch with Dean D. Duggins as subscribing witness. In Chas T Sundidge estate widow election filed and partial asset distribution petition granted. Sarah E Hatfield estate bond issued and letters authorized with inventory and notice. W M Hill estate administration petition approved bond $2000 filed and letters issued with inventory. Richard P Wall estate inventory and appraisal filed.
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Jas
N. Campbell
George W. Nye
John W. Blackburn
Michael Lynch
Dean D. Duggins
Will
Chas
T. Sundidge
Sarah E. Hatfield
Ventory
W. M. Hill
Junius T. Hill
Little Eight Month Son Lays Down Life at Pneumonia
Died Louis the eight month old son of Mr and Mrs David Howery died of pneumonia Sunday February 16 1908 at 9 PM The sweet babe was their only son and his loss brings deep sorrow yet hope is spoken that he rests on the Savior's breast awaiting the family’s return home in heaven
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Louis
David Howery
Community News Roundup From Arrow Rock Area
Arrow Rock reports Willis Fraken of Kansas City visiting local family this week. Mrs. Marvin Yowell and daughter from Emporia arrived Friday to see her parents D. Lawless. Philip Goetz shows improvement after two weeks of illness. Miss Lee Lawless visited with relatives over the weekend. Mrs. Lucy Smith of Slater visited sister June Martin. Miss Lallete Lawless travels in Howard county this week. Lester Watts from Portland, Oregon, arrived Saturday to visit his parents and relatives. There were weather-related reports and a note of weap-acbin-
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Willis Fraken
Kansas City
Marvin Yowell
Emporia
Kane
D. Lawless
Philip Goetz
Lee Lawless
Lucy Smith
Slater
June Martin
Lallete Lawless
Howard County
Lester Watts
Portland
Oregon
Mrs
D. L. Watts
German Evangelical Church Sunday Visit by Pastor
German Evangelical church in Cooper county reported that the regular pastor L. A. Wilmarth and his wife were in town Monday, engaging in local shopping and activities.
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L. A. Wilmarth and Wife
Cooper County
Local visitors and appointments draw Marshall chatter
T J Stivers and wife of Crearville mingled with merchants Saturday. J H Auer and sisters of the country visited. Orson King shipped hogs after a week’s stay. J H Detmer and Hugh Craiger near Little Rock came Thursday then moved to Marshall for business. D J Dickson and wife visited Hardeman to see A W Neff reported improving. E Kerebeval of Kansas City on ice business Tuesday. A E Morris from Hardeman after Rev Herndon of Centralia, who preached at Concord Sunday. Lara Dickson and Ernest H Harvey set to wed Feb 27 at 7 pm. Ice plant foundation laid and building planned. Bidstrup Hammond urge visits to view monuments and reduce stock with low prices.
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Orson King
J. H. Detmer
Hugh Craiger
Little Rock
Marshall
D. J. Dickson
Hardeman
A. W. Neff
A.E. Morris
Herndon
Centralia
Concord
Lara Dickson
Ernest H. Harvey
Mill Owner's Wife Dies at Mexico Missouri
Mrs. William Pollock, wife of William Pollock, president of the William Pollock Mill and Elevator Company of this city, died today in Mexico Missouri at age 69. The funeral will be from the residence Sunday.
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Mexico, Mo
William Pollock
William Pollock Mill and Elevator Company
Weather and Health Caution Over Pneumonia Grip
A note warns that many suffer from pneumonia grip and colds and that warm spells and wet ground lead to health risks. It urges proper precautions and warm clothing to prevent illness during unsettled winter weather.
Riding to Town on Wagons Sparks Road Pride in Hume
Road drag popularity grows as farmers travel to town with their wagons, turning the trip into a blend of business and leisure. This communal activity helps keep rural roads in splendid condition amid Hume county life.
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Hume
Hume Telephone
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H. B. Yates
Mary D. Pate
Richard P Wall
T. J. Stivers
Crearville
J. H. Auer
Sisters of the Country
Bidstrup & Hammond
Castoria
C.R. Wilson
Marshall,Mo
Ofs
Baline
Chicago & Alton
Southern
New Orleans
Mobile
Socount
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