Nelson County News follows town happenings weekly
Nelson County News reports local moves, births, illnesses, and social events. Harry Coburn and family moved into a new home purchased from Geo Alexander. Miss Ella Shannon ill after surgery in Boonville. W E Bell travels for Marshall Acetylene Light Co. Ladies Aid elected new officers Mrs Shuck president and Petry treasurer. Mrs Petry and Mabel visit Jefferson City for a house party. Christmas dinner at Will Marshall home enjoyed by locals. Mrs Barnhill ill with stomach trouble. Dr Harris called from Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Coburn
Geo. Alexander
Ella Shannon
Boonville
Ravensway
Wyan Sappington
W. E. Bell
Marshall Acetyline Light Co
Ladies Aid Society
Lewis Petry
Dr. Shuck
Will Hanley
Wade Higginbotham
Garry Coburn
Mabel of Marshall
Jefferson City
Ed Petry
Will Marshall
Barnhill
Dr. Harris
Marshall
Local visits and petition drive in Rose Valley district
Rose Valley residents including Dick Alpers family and Louis Dierking with son visited John Reinwald Sunday. John Rothrock and T A McAlister circulated petitions to appoint W A Smith road boss. Rev Meyer preached at Iloustonia Sunday. H Reinwald and Willie were in Sweet Springs Saturday. Lena Killion, Maud Killion, and Ada Boatright went sleighing Sunday. Jobo Reinwald is on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Alpers
Louis Dierking
John Reinwald
John Rothrock
T. A. McAlister
W. A. Smith
Rev. Meyer
Iloustonia
H. Reinwald
Willie
Sweet Springs
Lena Killion
Maud
Ada Boatright
Jobo Reinwald
Honky Tone Notes and Local Obituaries in Waverly Bottoms
Sunday visits marked by neighbors as Mr. Maddox died last Sunday at 7 o clock from heart trouble. He was a respected neighbor, survived by his wife and two sons, and laid to rest in Grand Pass cemetery. The piece also records multiple family visits among local residents.
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Maddox
Grand Pass
John Lowrey
Black Earp A
Powel
Nelliera
Jerry Cooper
Booesod
Roy Earp Family News and Sick List
Mrs. Mary Arnold is on the sick list this week. Mrs. June Earp spent Wednesday with her sister, Mrs. Mary Arnold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Earp
Mary Arnold
June Earp
Slater City Council Shifts Endorses New Marshal
City Marshal Jas Dye resigned with Feb 1 effective date. Deputy Butt appointed successor. Obscure local notes include transfers with Clay Center merchants, property sale by D J Dickson and wife, and a death in Slater: Robert L Cameron, age about 40, erysipelas. Funeral in Slater Cemetery. sympathy extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Dye
Marshall Butt
R. M. Brown
Near Clay Center
A. N. Dickson
J. F. Figgins
Arrow Rock
A. J. Keys
St. Louis
D. J. Dickson and Son
Baker
Otto Cott
Oklahoma
J.T
J. B. Nett
Marshall
J. M. Leisure
Jone
Crearville
Burg Priday
Robert L
Probate actions in several estates and minor cases
Probate Court docket notes appointments and filings in the estates of Samuel Dyke James Johnston Robt C and Wm W Ashurst Asa W Allen and Virginia Young et al Minor Robt E Ashurst appointed curator bond approved letters issued will proved court funds claimed by Jennie Johnston totals 5115 00 and 4679 50 plus estate actions and petitions listed for record and trial dates not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Dyke
Wm. H. Meschede
James A. Johnston
Jennie Johnston
Robt. C
Wm. W. Ashurst
Robt
E. Ashurst
Asa W. Allen
Lee H. Tucker
Will
Appointment of Guardian for Willie Young Filed
Application of Mrs Willie Young for guardianship approved in court. Ordered to file bond of 311000 to secure guardianship duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Young
Narron and Knox Quiet Home Wedding in January
William Narron and Miss Bell Knox wed at Cleve Miller's home on January 12 at 2 50, with Rev H J Steinheimer officiating. Attendees included Mrs Miller and Cleve Miller, D H Miller and wife, Bob Narron and son, Mrs Annie Davenport, Miss Fannie Narron, Thomas Narron, and Thomas Hult. C F M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleve Miller
William Narreon
Bell Knox
H. J. Steinheimer
Miller
D. H. Miller
Bob Narron
Annie Davenport
Fannie Narron
Thomas Narron
Thomas Hult
George Dixons Sad Finish in New York
George Dixon known as Little Chocolate dies in Bellevue hospital Alcohol ward after a long fight with drink. The former featherweight champion trained to fame and poverty, earning over $500000 in twenty years. His manager Tom O Rourke profited from Dixon’s wagers and purses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Dixon
Bellevue Hospital
Dixon
Tom O'Rourke
O’rourke
Panic crush fatal in Barnsley theater theater crowd
January 11 in Barnsley England a crowd stampede in a Harvey Institute children’s performance caused at least sixteen deaths and many injuries. The panic occurred without danger or fire as the exit became overfilled and access denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnsley
York
England
Trine
Harvey Institute
Inferno at the hull exits ends in deadly crush
After a performance, a chaotic rush for the exits caused a fatal crush. The weaker were trampled as the crowd surged outward. Observers say calm and self control would have allowed a safe egress for all.
Against Local Option Rose Valley Jan 13 1908
Henry Reinwald argues against local option or prohibition in a January 13 1908 letter from Rose Valley. He claims prohibition fails to stop drinking while harming revenue and employment and questions surplus grain use and medical allowances. He favors keeping spirits available to avoid economic disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Valley
Henry Reinwald
Footpads Rob $12000 From Kansas Merchant in Train Robbery
J C Lynch of Phillipsburg Kansas reported to authorities that he was assaulted and robbed of 88000 in cash, checks, and notes near the depot by two men. He had sold two general stores and was carrying proceeds to Kansas City to pay bills. The incident occurred on Rock Island train No 40 after leaving Phillipsburg around 11 p.m. The train halted briefly for breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Kan
J.C. Lynch
Phillipsburg
Lynch
Norton
Kansas City
Rock Island
Don’t Neglect It Don’t Neglect It Heart Cure Ad
An old health advert urges immediate care for weak hearts warning of chronic disease. It promotes Dr Miles Heart Cure as the best remedy and claims its strengthening effects appear quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Robbery on Railroad Tracks Near Belleville Depot
Lynch was struck on the jaw and choked after passing a freight car, dragged behind it, and robbed of money by two men believed to be from Phillipsburg. A porter heard calling and saw two men drop off as the train neared Belleville. Dogs to assist in the search. Lynch telegraphed for funds to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch
Belleville
Phillipsburg
Wife Demanded City Home in Divorce Suit
The case Harry Harris 42 sues Ella Harris 23 in Minneapolis District Court over a separation. Harris says they lived in Sedalia Missouri when Ella left, later demanded he relocate to Chicago or St Louis and provide a home, and that she would not return unless he complied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Mion
District Court
Minneapolis
Harry Harris
Ella Harris
Harris
Sedalia
Chicago
St. Louis
Besid
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup Offered For Croup Fears
A local ad promotes Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as a gentle remedy for coughs and whooping cough. It claims to expel poisons naturally, ease phlegm, and clear the head, guaranteed and sold by P. GB. Franklin to mothers seeking relief.
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P. Gb.franklin
Testimony granted for J M Ashley estate probate notice
Letters testamentary for the estate of J M Ashley deceased were granted December 8 1907 by the probate court of Galine County Missouri. All persons with claims against the estate must present them for allowance within one year after the date of letters or be barred from benefits. Claims not exhibited within two years from publication will be forever barred. December 1907 Jameol Ashley F 4 Bighthor
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J.M. Ashisy
Galine
Jameol
Ashley
Fragmentary verse note from L. A. BH in Marshall
A brief, cryptic fragment from L. A. BH of Marshall, addressing themes of shame sorrow and conflict. The piece mentions a ramshop, clean paint, and an invitation to share with friends and a master named satan, suggesting a personal or symbolic lament rather than a clear reportable event.
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Rameseller
Old Satan
L. A
Marshall
Real Estate Transfers of Marehall to Tudors and Others
A series of real estate transfer entries lists J J Kirkpatrick selling lot 1 block 11 College Addition Marehall to Stephen Tudors, and J Hess selling 9 acres in 12 60 21 to F W Pullman. RT Barksdale transfers to Bessie Williams, lot 5 block 18 West Slater. Additional entries show Jas & Wheeler selling 116 acres to H Livinston, JW Koight selling 130 acres in TH1-21 to David Veaniner, Louisa 8 Uzzell to Jos Graves in block 7 Hudson's Add Maraball, W Emilier selling to WN Davenport in block 17 North Extension Slater, Wade Higganbotham transferring tote 6twol0 block lat add Nelson, and Wm Hose selling to Olivia Noonao. P Shepherd transfers to B Sterrets for 85 by 140 feet in 12-61 20 Pinesalve. An unrelated note promotes Carbolised Salve as a remedy with healing claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Kirkpatrick
Stephen Tudors
College
Marehall
Sam
J Hess
W Pullman
Barksdale
Bessie Williams
Weat Slater
Jas & Wheeler
Ka H Livingston
JW Koight
David Veaniner
Louisa
Uzzell
Jos Graves
Hudson's
Emilier
Davenpore
Slater
Wade Higganbotham
G Murphy
Nelson
O Wm
Olivia Noonao
P Shepherd
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N. J. Fletcher
L. E. Benedick
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Probate Court
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Cardus
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Piret
Rumseller
Rumeeller
Emile
Eldo
P A Freoklio
Clare
Brewnah Trovkien
Pationia Mail Concubine Office
Vylestar
Israels Talveeaad
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