Expensive Fire at Missouri Colony Gargantuan Blaze
A Sunday morning fire at the Missouri colony Cottage C originated from electric light wires. It spread to the third floor and to Cottage B, with concrete floors hindering further spread. Dr Whittington rescued 126 occupants, preventing greater loss. 2 colleges damaged, about $40,000 in damage. beds and top floor furniture destroyed. Tom Miller, aided by a brave nightwatchman, survived with burns. Gen Sweeney announces College Chapel event on Wednesday evening.
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Missouri Colony
Whittington
Teo Comte
Golden Wedding Celebration for C W Nichols and Wife
On Friday January 17 at their home east of Miami Mr. and Mrs. C W Nichols observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary with sixty guests including grandchildren. A formal dinner followed by a cake cutting marked the day as friends offered best wishes and gifts. The couple, born in 1835 and 1837 respectively, married in 1858 and later moved to Missouri where they spent their years with seven children born.
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Miami
C. W. Nichols
Clarence Nichols
Miss Nichols
Lutetia Scipes
Edna Hanes
John R. Lear
Ben F. Reynolds
I. L. Ayers
W. H. Downs
Marshall
L. T. Phillips
J. W. Phillips
Fairville
J. R. Scipes
W. H. Nichols
W. V. Rogers
Slater
Napton
J. I. Hill
Thomas Utley
C. G. Vaughn
J. M. Fisher
J. M. Godman
W. Jb. Heying
J. I. Hardin
J. O. Peterman
R. H. Hardin
John Chappel
W. P. Hardin
G. M. Hardin
R. H. Lemon
B. F
Bam Reynolds
Adams County
Elizabeth Nichols
Harrison County
Kentucky
Illinois
Columbia, Ill
Missouri
C. P. Storts
Clarence
Nichola
Henry
Missie
Marshall Day vote marks largest city election result
Marshall’s Tuesday election passed quietly after a large all day union meeting at the Baptist church ended in a praise gathering. Licensing changes threaten revenue as seven saloons face closure and officials seek tax relief through cost cuts and bid bidding for city works.
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Marshall
Baptist Church
J. M. Nichols
Landon Praises Old Mexico Lemon Orchard Venture
Fine Country reports Landon visiting his family and praising 10 acres in Old Mexico planted with lemons or oranges as more profitable than 160 acres in Salive. He arrived in poor health but recovered after a few days and extols his new homeland before planning a trip to Shawnee, Oklahoma for a rest.
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Landon
Old Mexico
Shawnee
Okla
Rerain
Church Notes: Preaching by Rev Whaley at Berea Church
Rev Whaley from Hale Mo will preach next Sunday at Berea Christian Church. All members and the public urged to attend. The First Presbyterian concert was postponed to next Monday night. First Methodist ladies hosted members and friends at Rev G W Shepherd's home last night.
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Rev. Whaley
Hale
Berea Christian Church
First Presbyterian Church
The
First Methodist Church
G. W.shepherd
Uncalled-for Letters at Marshall Post Office
Uncalled-for letters dated January 28 1908 remain at the Marshall post office and will be sent to the dead letter office if not claimed within two weeks. Names listed include Misses Mary Davis Olive King Dora Liemkubler Mary Millson and Nea Dickerson.
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Marshall
Mary Davis
Olile King
Dora Liemkubler
Mary Millson
Mré
Nea Dickerson
Jah West
Ons
Peruna praised by mothers for renewed strength and health
A testimonial from Mrs FE Brest of Tacoma and Mrs G W Hoard of Texas extols Peruna and Lacupia. They describe weakness after childbirth and a son’s chronic head eruptions improving after Peruna treatment. Both claim notable health improvements and urge continued use of Peruna and related products.
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FE. W. Brest
Sicele St
South
Tacoma
Wash
Talwave
Perana
Sam
Circuit Court Roundup Delivers Few Disposals After Two Weeks
Cir cu it court sessions linger with limited outcomes yet. Several cases show dismissals by plaintiff or settlements. Notable judgments include a $270.56 note suit and attachments, while many divorce actions proceed or endure by consent.
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Circuit Court
Larkin Reynolds
Chas
Niemeier
John G. Kemper
Mary Eliza Kemper
Wm. A. J. Grayson
Marion Sparks
Harry W. Doty
Frank Downs
Geo. Nauerth
Nora Uzzell
R. T
Pence
E.G. McMahan
Jesse M Mabrey
K. C
St. L
Chicago R. R
Joel Williams
Fire from passing train destroys Mrs Koonts home
A fire started early Monday when sparks from a passing train reportedly set the house of Mrs Melissa Koonts in West Eastwood ablaze. Firemen went to East Eastwood by mistake and arrived too late. The residence and all belongings were destroyed. Mrs Koontz and her children lost clothing and furniture. a local purse was raised to help them.
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Melissa Koonts
West Eastwood
East Eastwood
Shooting At Blackburn Ends In Jail
Fisher and Clay exchanged fire in Blackburn this week with Fisher sustaining a bullet wound and jailed. the incident involved a tense confrontation and legal action following the attempted shooting between the two men.
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Will Fisher
Arthur Clay
Blackburn
Fisher
Clay
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Z. T. Sweeney
College Chapel
Mrs. C. W. Nichols
Taylor’s Cash Dept. Store
Marshall Day
R. and
Church Notes
E.W. Brooks
G. W. Hoard
Beummpetea
Texas
Carl
Cines
Peruna
Florence
Sam Hayes
Sara Slayes
Julia Glenn
Ralph Glenn
Malinda Walker
Newton Walker
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