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Newspaper
Missouri Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
2
The 1908 notice from editor J. J. Witt asserts the Republican weekly has the largest circulation in Baline county and promises to publish subscriber figures in about two weeks using their mailing list and books. The editor challenges competing Marshall editors to match the claim.
The passage notes a surge in thefts and robberies in cities tied to a broader financial flurry. Enterprises suffer, many unemployed seek charity or theft, and poorer families brace for a hard winter.
The piece notes elections near, public agitation, and threats, urging respecting opinions and voting as one thinks right. It argues a republic must abide by the majority will and emphasizes the value of a full vote to reflect public sentiment.
Uncle Sam steps in to force publishers to collect payments, promising better value for paying readers. The rule aims to end heavy losses from bad debts and ensure subscribers get full value, while those who avoid paying lose access.
The passage reflects on how recognition of personal worth boosts fighter spirit and motivates helpfulness. It notes the value of an honest word from another soul in affirming work and purpose, recalling times when such recognition empowered us.
Three thieves robbed the Bank of Camden Point last Friday morning, forced entry after being discovered, and blew open the safe securing 2700 dollars. The alert neighborhood surfaced as they fled firing. two suspects were captured in a nearby corn field with 1000 dollars recovered.
Col James M Seibert Missouri Pacific general solicitor toured the line in Boonville and said River Route service was inadequate calling for another train each way daily. He stressed the goal to relieve patrons while cutting expenses during the stringency and left Boonville with confidence the town supports adding service. Kansas has required Missouri Pacific to reinstate eight passengers formerly in service.
Miss Ollie Granston a 22 year old New York banker's former employee travels on foot from New York to Seattle with a dog and a revolver as protection. She plans to continue to San Francisco New Orleans and back to New York hoping to set a record for a woman traveler. She quit work after a fortune in the family allowed a vacation. She began six months ago aiming to recreate European walking tours in America using routes and tolls where roads were good and counting muddy stretches when needed.
Residents praise the couple's joyful years in the community and wish them happiness as they prepare to move to Wichita Kansas for their future life together.
A pleasant Christmas affair marked the silver wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Luther Thompson of Hillsboro Texas. The couple married twenty five years ago and shortly after moved to Texas to enter the newspaper business with Thompson and Campbell who publish the Hillsboro Mirror. They will remain until January 15.
Frazier William of Wichita Kansas married Miss Georgia Triplett of Malta Bend at the bride’s home near Malta Bend on December 25. Rev Barns of Lincoln School officiated. The couple, praised as industrious and friendly, received many fine presents and a wedding dinner followed.
Railroad attorneys expect to ask the federal court by February 1 to enjoin enforcement of the two cent fare law. They will push the case to other states if successful. Initial three months showed losses for railroads. subsequent months worsened, suggesting passenger traffic may not pay a reasonable return on invested capital. If six or nine months prove confiscatory, they may pursue further action.
A Carmean School program on December 20 featured Effie Dierking in a recitation and a gift to Mr. De Moss from the scholars. An album was displayed before the show, followed by multiple recitations and dialogues. Afterward Mr. Demoss treated pupils to candy and nuts as visitors looked on and wished a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Advertisement from E B Clawson of Marshall seeking a first class Jersey milk cow that yields ample milk. The notice implies a straightforward purchase or exchange request.
Letters of administration granted December 1 1907 by the Baline county Mo court to Georges Weber Admr. All persons with claims must exhibit them within one year for allowance or be barred. Claims not exhibited within two years from publication will be forever barred. December 1007.
Dr. Richard B H Jesse resigns as president of Missouri university effective September 1, 1908 due to ill health. He receives the Carnegie foundation maximum of $3,000 annually for life in recognition of his service, a first for a head of a state institution. Tomorrow the board of curators will consider a successor.
A. Ross Hill of Cornell and J. C. Jones of Missouri University are under consideration for the vacant university leadership. Jones has acted as president in Dr. Jesse's absence while traveling Europe. An unofficial board member signaled Dr. Hall of Cornell is likely to be chosen. Hill, formerly dean of Missouri's teachers college, is 39, Nova Scotia native, and Cornell Heidelberg graduate.
Trustees base interest includes Lot 2 and Lot 3 in Block 2 near Marshall Missouri. Sheriff Facon will auction the described real estate on January 9, 1908 at the north front door of the Court House between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to satisfy the note and costs.
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