Local notes list residents and events across Marshall area
LOCALS. L. F. Leyhe rests in Excelsior Springs. L. A. Barger from Cromer Trestay visits. Mrs. Eliza Mason critically ill in East Marshall. Henry Brosser plans Texas health trip. Election schedules noted for county and Slater. George Parks and sister with the Hyatt couple. Mrs. Sam Forquer and Moore family from Crearville visit. Collector Barnhill seeks health in Bumatella. A. Hallenbeck from McAllister Springs on legal business. Revival efforts by Missionary Baptist and A M E churches in town. Charles Potter and L. M. Newton attend Implement Dealers’ Convention in Kansas City. George Yowell returns from Green Ridge. False fire alarm from a burning flue at J. T. Claycomb’s home. L. A. Brown returns from Odessa K P meeting. Annie Hays returns from Sedalia. Maude Douthitt of Kansas City helps care for twins. Sam Evans returns from Kansas with mules. wife ill at Excelsior Springs. Jennie Piper and Laura Parks visit Keytesville. both M V C students. Mott Chaffee from Kansas City places children with relatives. resumes Kansas work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Brosser
Brosser
Texas
Slater
George Parks
Robin Hyatt
Sam Forquer
W. Moore
Charles
Crearville
J. W. Barnhill
Bumatella
Fila
Chas. Potter
L. M. Newton
Kansas City
George Yowell
Marshall
Green Ridge
J. T. Claycomb
L. A. Brown
Big K
Odessa
Annie Hays
Sedalia
Maude Douthitt
Eugene Collier
Sam Evans
Kansa
Excelsior Spring
Jennie Piper
Laura Parks
Keytesville
M. V.C
Mott Chaffee
Kansas
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Trial at Carrollton Draws Local Residents
Frank Furry and many citizens traveled to Carrollton Friday to attend the suit filed by Marshall taxpayers against the City and contractor Kolkmeyer. Judge Bowsher of St Louis praised as a strong speaker. several notes on local residents and a school closure due to illness are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Furry
Carrollton
City of Marshall
Kolkmeyer
Judge Bowsher
St. Louie
Mable Smith
Subscriptions and renewals from regional readers noted
Subscribers and locals from Hern don Sweet Springs Slater and nearby towns frequent the paper. Irvine Reisacher now in Kansas City sends a year’s sub with a dollar bill. Geo Terrell Blackburn and Louis Strodtman West Glasgow renewals and new signups are reported. Continuous readers include W L Crain Sweet Springs and R T Sims near Sweet Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Stansbury
Herndon
Rosa Driscoll
Rich Keith
W. L. Crain
Sweet Springs
Irvine Reisacher
New Frankfort
Kansas City
Kansas
Geo. T. Terrell
Blackburn
Wo. Lewis
Nelson
Barron
Louis Strodtman
West Glasgow
Frank Hinnah
Slater
Herman
Marthasville
R. T. Sims
Near Sweet Springs
Local Subscriptions Roll In From Readers
The community reports many renewals and new subscriptions for the Republican. Names include Mrs. O. H. Madorie of Kansas City, R. L. Hyatt, Henry Blosser, E. D. Terrell, Mrs. Sam Barbee of Sedalia, P. L. Eubank, Elmer Holt, EK. Ancell, John Pearson, Henry Neff, Mrs. Mollie McCray, Dr. O. D. McCray, W. H. Nichols, Fred Ludwig, I. C. Bauer, A. J. Pate from Kansas City, and others paying a dollar or more for yearly renewals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H.madorie
Kansas City
R. L. Hyatt
Henry Blosser
Baline
E. D. Terrell Tuesaday
Sam Barbee
Sedalia
P. L. Eubank
Elmer Holt
Slater
EK. Ancell
John Pearson
Henry Neff
Mollie McCray
East of Town
O. D. McCray
Binger
Okla
W. H. Nichols
Miami
Fred Ludwig
Shackelford
Parsons Denies Corruption Link In Municipal Ownership Inquiry
Professor Frank Parsons of the National Municipal Ownership League refutes claims that Metropolitan Security Company contributions influenced the New York public service commission report. He notes the commission’s resolutions are signed by all municipal ownership members and that funds were raised nationwide from diverse sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Parsons
National Municipal Ownership League
Boston Herald
Public Service Commission
New York
Metropolitan Securities Company
Parsons
Civic Federation
Committee of Investigation
August Belmont
Funda
Belmont
Britain
Milo R. Maguble
Professor Goodnow
Columbia University
Logalls
Committee On Investigation
Big Four Railroad
United States
Siance
Harrisville Mayor Quotes Private Plant Leasing Benefit
Harrisville West Virginia mayor claims an eight year old gum plant cost about ten thousand dollars and was funded by revenue surplus. Two years ago the city leased the plant to a private firm at a generous rental, noting it profits under private management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisville
W. Va
Voters Order Lighting Plant for Waddington Village
In Waddington New York the incorporated village council held a special election ordering the lighting plant project. The village president submitted a brief, formal message detailing the action and its expected impact on local infrastructure and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vetere
Waddington
WN. C
Triefy
Bni Eadhon
Nelsonville Audit Reveals City Mismanagement
State examiners report a Kelsonville like neglect in Nelsonville with officials mixing private and public funds. Vouchers signed by Auditor John Lax and Treasurer Romilier, poor record keeping in police ore and sinking fund, and missing street and plaza cost details. Electric lights cost about 88.14 yearly. water works shifted from profit to debt after the light plant began. residents note outages and higher water rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelsonville
Columbus Citises
John Lax
Romilier
James Sharp
Price
Board of Service
Slicott
Emmett Keenan
Nelsonville
Smith Depot
Estimate versus bid for Ashland municipal electric plant
Ashland Wisconsin voters supported a plan to install a municipal electric plant. An estimate by Professor W. Kirchoffer of the University of Wisconsin put the complete cost at 880,000 with detailed allocations for dam, power house, turbines, transmission, and lighting systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Wis
W. &. Kirchoffer
University of Whkeouio
Over Forgottin
Wheeousin
Inlinewr
Arhland
Milwaukee City Bond Delay Sparks Critique
The Milwaukee bond vote for a street lighting plant faced overrun fears as costs rose from 600,000 to 1,800,000. City officials pressed ahead despite opposition from the city comptroller and a challenged necessity to re-submit to voters. Critics say agents of the people abuse power when overruling required protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Gret
Sold For Half Price Mayor Reveals Leon Electric Plant Sale
The mayor of Leon explains the city sold its electric light plant at half price to resolve mounting debts. Original cost about 810,000, sale price missing digits, debts grew yearly, bonds issued previously to cover warrants. Other notes cite prior spending and lack of contingencies for rehabilitation. Maywood water works issues similar, with underfunded maintenance and no reserve for upgrades. High Point NC sold its electric plant after ten years of operation for 20,000. A former electric committee member cites motive to stop operating costs by private action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon
Ely
Maywood
Herat
High Peaint
High Point
HM. C
Electric Light Committee
Board of Aldermen
Ee Eee Ae
Tg Ae
Theory and Practice in Municipal Ownership Debate
Editorial argues municipal ownership reduces public costs but may raise overall expenses. It contrasts city provision with private firms seeking profit, warning taxpayers bear the cost of inefficiency and deficits under public ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O
Why Kirktweed Shut Down
Kirkwood Missouri faced a failed plan to shut down its electric plant and pursue private power. Mayor Ochterbech states the municipal plant is outdated, costly, and unfit for current needs, leading to unprofitable operation and high depreciation costs.
Two Diverse Estimates For City Lighting Plant
Debate over installing a wect pal lighting plant at Hance k Micu ends with aldermen approving a contract for the period. A prior estimate of 5,000 proved too low, while an independent engineer estimated 33,000, revealing a wide gap between figures considered by the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hance K Micu
Tha
A Municipal Overflow and Municipal Worries
The 1898 Greenwood city bonds for a water and light plant were issued at six percent totaling 57,358. Some bonds have been paid though the generating plant is shut down as cheaper power was bought. A two year contract exists, after which the plant may be relieved, while interest on the bonds remains. The piece critiques municipal burdens and governance, noting expectations of further costs and political risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
8. C
Honda
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