Local notes and social updates from Marshall area
Locals report longer days as residents share visits and moves. Chas Niemeyer and daughter visited from Hardeman while Edwin Barnthouse went to St. Louis. Dr. Nueckles seeks osteopathy training in Kirksville. Miss Leora Chappell and Myrtle Lynch returned from Houstonia. Several relocations and events included for sale seed corn, a New Year gift pianist, a bank cashier appointment in Fowler, and a Oklahoma visit by Mrs. G P Wheeler. A tongue in cheek item cites a German kangaroo name from the Cimarron Jacksonian and Syracuse Republican exchange, followed by a small entertainments note from Rock Creek on Jan. 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Niemeyer
Daughter
Hardeman
Edwin Barnthouse
St. Louis
Will Kieffer
Miami
R. H. Nueckles
Kirksville
Leora Chappell
Myrtle Lynch
Houstonia
Duncan
W. C. Hoffman
Marshall
J. 8
Harrison
Herndon
Thompson
Frank Q. T. Utz
UH. F. Nichols
Carl Hoffman Co
Kansas City
G. G. Robertson
Fowler
Colorado
First National Bank
G. P. Wheeler
Perkins
Oklahoma
Joe Johnston
Pete Warkentin
L. Gorham
Rock Creek
Jan. Sth
Five Men Escape Death In Powder Mill Explosion
Five men narrowly escaped death when the Phoenx Powder Mill near East St Louis exploded at 1030 p m on Thursday January 9. Otto Hughes the engineer spotted a small blaze and warned workers to flee as 1200 kegs of powder detonated causing a bright sky flare seen miles away. The crew fled to safety just before the mill and magazine endured extensive fire damage with embers and flames threatening the powder store. Foreman Harry Nelson led the on duty crew amid efforts to contain the blaze and barbed wire kept onlookers away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenx
E. L du Pont Company
East St. Louis
St Clair County
Otto Hughes
Harry Nelson
Laprosatore
He Could Run Some
A college boy seeking work with a sheep camp boasts he can run some. He is sent to drive sheep to the corral but returns breathless claiming success with lambs. The foreman discovers there are no lambs, only two jack-rabbits, and the boy insists he “could run some.”
Dinner Honor Honors Miss Lucelia Brown Visit
A dinner was held in honor of Miss Lucelia Brown of Kansas City who has been visiting her brother Cassie Brown of Napton, who was present as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucelia Brown
Kansas City
Cassie Brown
Napton
New Home Visit Leads to Weekend Gatherings
Mrs. C. C. Forbes and son Roy along with Miss Kathryn Ellis attended a Friday and Saturday visit with Mr and Mrs Willis McKinney and family. A party at Mr McKinney's Friday honored son James with guests Kathryn Ellis Emma Alfter Grace Larue Bessie Kapov Nelle Dierking Virginia Pauling Maude Harris Dollie Harris and others. Refreshments were whipped cream over bananas and cake. Luther Blain returned home from Old Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Forbes
Dnd
Roy
Kathryn Ellie
Willis McKinney
Charles Barris
Jim McKinney
Kanaea City
Grace Larue
Emma Allfter
Harrie
Mr. McKinney
James
Kathryn Ellis
Emma Alfter
Bessie Kapov
Nelle Dierking
Virginia
Bessie Pauling
Minole
Maude
Dollie Harris
Mesera
Luther
Jessie
Harvey Carmoan
Joe
John Pauling
Charles
Lester Harris
Administrator's Notice for Louis Weber Estate
Notices is hereby given that letters of administration on the estate of Louis Weber were granted to the person named the 14th day of December 1907 by the Probate Court of Galine county, Mo. All persons having claims against said estate must exhibit them for allowance within one year after the date of letters or be barred from benefits. if not exhibited within two years from publication, the claim is forever barred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Weber
Galine
Pernsons
Sila
Richard P. Cretcher Dies at Home Southwest of Here
Richard P. Cretcher died at his home southwest of here on January 0 1008 after becoming ill on December 25. He leaves a wife two daughters Misa Haule and M Clark of Lamont a son Lester of Sweet Springs several grandchildren and many relatives and friends. He was well known and deeply mourned with funeral services at Hazel Grove Church on January 11 conducted by Rev. Welborne followed by burial at Hansel Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard P. Wall
Here
Welborne
Hansel Grove
Death notices and local family updates from Sweet Springs
A wife and daughter of Mr. George Crank mourn his death with Bardip and several grandchildren among relatives and friends. Remains laid to rest in Aotiodh cemetery. The baby of Mr. and Mrs. Jobo Wilcox very ill at writing. Mrs. Eliote and Mrs. Nightwine ill. Mrs. Chas Crain ill with mother-in-law Mrs. Wa Crain. Miss Exther Wilson returns to Sweet Springs to school after absence. George Akeman and Miss Elise King visit Miss Edna Akeman and Miss Ethel Cox in Warrensburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Crank
Bardip
Aotiodh
Jobo Wilcox
Eliote
Nightwine
Chas
Crain
A King's Dyspepsia Tablet Trial Offer
A King s Dyspepsia Tablet after each meal overcomes indigestion and stomach ills. Two days trial free. Ask our dealer, Sold by P. H. Franklin.
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P. H. Franklin
Texas prospects for a young man in a new state
Mr Thomas praising Texas as a land of opportunity for sober industrious youth. He notes the state’s need for honest workers and cautions against those seeking easy jobs with good pay. He emphasizes hard work patience and stickability as keys to success in a new country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Thomas
Visit by Hillsboro native recalls early Republican paper
Luther J. Thompson of Hillsboro Texas, once a paper employee and now chief owner of a major Texas county paper, toured the office. He recalled Capt Stansberry starting the Republican around 1879 or 1880 with a Washington hand press and limited subscribers, and recalled editors Errett and an era of modest salaries and shared hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Luther J. Thompson
Hillsboro
Texas
Lone Star State
Thompson
Capt. Stansberry
The
Washington
Errett
St. Louis
For Sale 16 Rhode Island Red Cockerels
For sale 16 Rhode Island Red cockerels at one dollar each. Mrs. A G Griffits lists the offer from 2 10 Norton Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
A.g.griffits
Norton
Farm Buying Tale Reveals Lonesome Bender
Peter Bender of Little Rock closed on the old Bender homestead and a fine farm. Despite the purchase he remains unhappily single, prompting guesses about the kind of wife he seeks and age, in a lighthearted town remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Bender
Little Rock
Bender
Pony and mule stolen from Marshall stable recovered
Jobo Drake of the western Marshall region reports a roan pony 154 hands high and a bay mule 16 hands high were taken from his stable last Thursday night. They were driven off by night and returned Friday morning. Drake suspects a thief used them to haul plunder on a long drive.
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Jobo Drake Col
Marshall
Nells
Temperance Talk and Church Gatherings Noted
Rev B H Steele of Norton delivered a temperance talk at First M E Church with a tereopticon show and strong attendance. Ellen Bowen Missionary Society met at Mrs Abiel Leonard’s home with representatives from other churches and a luncheon. Bank offerings totaled 25 dollars. First Presbyterian Endeavor set a home talent concert for next Monday. Rev Ernst Ringe of Blackburn to preach in German at 2 PM next Sunday at the Episcopal church. Rev G W Shepherd returned from Deep Water where he assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Steele
Norton
M. E
Steele
Ellen Bowen
The
Endeavor Society of the First Presb
Charen
Ernst Ringe
Blackburn
Episcopal Church
G. W. Shepherd
Deepwater
Missouri Presbyterian Assembly Plans for August Meeting
The Missouri Presbyterian Assembly outlines August 11 to 16 meetings in Marshall at Missouri Valley College. A shorter session than last year but with a full program emphasizes Home and Foreign Missions, the Brotherhood Movement, and Evangelism with noted speakers. The campus offers camping facilities and Marshall’s hospitality is highlighted for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Presbyterian Assembly
Marshall
Missouri Valley College
Omaha
Farewell Sermon by Presiding Elder Hunt at Local Church
Presiding Elder E. J. Hunt will lead a quarterly revival at the First M. E. Church Sunday morning and at Malta Bend in the evening. It will be his farewell sermon here as it is his last visit before the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Hunt
M. BE
Malta
Ois
Local speakers to address at court house event
C M Hay of Fulwn speaks Friday night at 7 30 and Judge Stevens of St Louis speaks Saturday at 1 30 at the court house. Both are described as splendid speakers and the public is urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C M. Hay
Fulwn
Court House
Judge Stevens
St.Louis
Keller From New York Racket Visits Excelsior Springs
A. M. Keller of the New York Racket left yesterday on a visit to Excelsior Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Keller
New York
Yeste
Excelsior Springs
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