Local county notes mix hunting, marriages and measles
County Drews op tellen SeoH as pope Henry Thornton known as Tinker with Lon Taylor visited the recorder's office Monday. T. M. Ebler returned from Osage county with two wild turkeys and no deer. Adolph Leimkuehler helps Ebler Bros in the store this week. Christmas eve services at the Lutheran church drew a large crowd. Several residents suffer from measles while Bob Johnson and family are recovering. Henry Thornton wed Nora Taylor and Lon Taylor wed Lula Johnson in small home ceremonies by Squire Trout. Best wishes sent to all newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Thornton
Tinker
Lon Taylor
Recorder’s
T. M. Eblers
Osage County
T. M
Adolph Leimkuehler
Ebler Bros
Bob Johnson
Nora Taylor
Squire Trout
Little Rock
Lula Johnson
Saline Valley News Notes From Late 1900s Mix
A long New Year greeting and local society notes from Saline Valley recount missing travelers, visitors from Blue Lick and Watonga, and a Philadelphia style wedding rumor. The column mentions fires, a toy explosion injury, a boisterous hunting season, winter road improvements, funerals, family visits, and Thanksgiving to Christmas social events with names including Spreitzer Giger Perkins Botts and Gronemeir.
Preaching Schedule and Local Notices at Salt Springs
Preaching next Sunday morning and evening by Rev Barnett. Ray Worthington visiting from M V C. James Steel from Cooper County plans to move into the community. Elias Redman from Marshall cares for the sick in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Barnett
Ray Worthington
James Steel
Cooper County
Elias Redman
Marshall
Christmas at Star school and Harmony church notes
Christmas passed as Star school reopened after a four week break due to a measles outbreak among teachers. Harmony church held services, and several locals hosted meals. Townspeople report illnesses and home projects including a new house, with Ed White moving in and the Gibbons family affected by measles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star School
Harmony
Minta Ervin
J. C. Gibbons
G.T. Taylor
Mr. McCoy
Dr. Gady
Sam Sullivan
Mr. Gibbons
E. Stephens
Ed. White
George Gibbons
Soos
Family Notices Mention Sickness and Travel
Mrs. Scott Irvin and family Sam Sullivan and family and Willie Mayfield are named in a notice. Little Mollie White is sick at this writing. Mrs. T. A. Eastin accompanied her daughter home to Iowa last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Irvin
Sam Sullivan
Willie Mayfield
Mollie White
T. A. Eastin
Iowa
Town News Gathers Updates On Residents And Events
Measles sweep the town closing the school for two weeks as residents discuss repairs to a washed bridge. Attendance at gatherings includes visits from John Hill and Matt Babler from near New Frankfort, and Mrs. M Smith and Mrs. G M Sweeney reported ill. A $50 reward is offered after a $100 watch theft at D Lore’s store. Town social notes cover Christmas visits, travel to Kansas City, and church activities including a fancy work bazar raising $34.40 and seven new church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hill
Matt Babler
New Frankfort
John Beverly
Bear Creek
G.M. Sweeney
Robi
Dess
Marshall
John Moss
J. F. Cross
Vendome
D. Lore
L. Roberts
Georgie Cross
Kansas City
Shaw's View of It on Civil Service and Private Enterprise
A critic contrasts government offices with private firms, arguing civil service rules hinder efficiency. He cites Lincoln Park mower anecdote and public buildings in Philadelphia, Albany, and Chicago, then praises private endeavors like Hudson tunnel work and New York subways. He discusses record-keeping and risk of postretirement reputational damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eppolmeen
Treasury Department
Audi
Rome
Lincoln Park
Chicago
Philadelphia
Albany
Grover Cleveland
Ita
Harlem River
Hudson
East River
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hudson River
City of New York
Long Island City
John B. McDonald
New York
Tom
East Boyer
Municipal ownership plea in weary utility debate
City leaders weigh municipal ownership to solve failures of private utility companies. Advocates argue local control could streamline lawmaking and enforcement, while critics warn of cost and management burdens. The discussion centers on how communities might better manage essential services through city run systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centro
Also Mentioned on This Page
County
Drews Op Tellen Seoh
Dan Eblers
Otto Cramer
Osage and
Gasconade
Whartor
Texas
Saline Valley
Republican
Josephine Spreitzer
Anna Belle Perkins
Blue Lick
Joe Giger
Glasgow
Nettie
Minnie Botts
Dalton
Lena Spreitzer
Pod Johnson
Mr. John
Hustedde
Turkey
August ‘Stonemeir
C. Gronemeir
Herman Eilers
Evangelical
Leonard Spreitzer
Jobn Koch
Henry County
Ryland Carter
W. E. Bauer
Family
Mrs. Littleton
J. A. Orr
Parkville
Harry
Rico
Marshall, Mo
Salt Springs
Gilliam
Wm. Shafer
M. Smith
John Moore
Lamonte
W. C. Fowler
Dorothy
Lida Renick
Chas. Renieck
Edgar Riley
Arthur Riley
Mayview
Will Baird
Lexington
Reynolds
Bertha Halstenberg
St. Louis
Morrison
J. E. Coad
Dallas
Ladies of the Christian Church
The
Christian Church
Mary Goodson
Sewall Burrum
Shaw
Secretary of the Treasury
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