Local County News Roundup of Visits and Visitors
Fred Bierbaum and wife visited John Bierbaum and family on Wednesday. Jim Herndon and sister Leona visited L. R. Reynolds and family the previous week. Mrs. Martha McClelland hosted friends and relatives in Kansas City last week. Mrs. Wagner is again assistant teacher for the coming year. Several locals attended events in Marshall on Friday and Saturday. The Eichman auction drew a good crowd with cheap sales. Fr Mosely and Miss Emma Mosely of Cooper were in town. Odd Fellows decorated graves after a lecture by Mr. Proctor of Fayette at the Christian church. Numerous residents visited and traded in town Monday and Sunday. Ralph Shemwell recovering from typhoid fever. Mrs. Bowles and Miss Marian Tyler of Marshall guests in town. Mr. and Mrs. Nixon and son Willie planned a visit to Sedalia and Houstonia by Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bierbaum
John Bierbaum
Jim Herndon
Leona
Near Herndon
L. R. Reynolds
Martha McClelland
Kansas City
Wagner
Mesdames
Ed Park
B. C. Bradshaw
Will Eichman
Lester Dickson
Watson Diggs
Walter Townsend
Marshall
B. F. Lawless
Farl Green
Dave Green
George Busse
John Kesler
Fr. Mosely
Emma
Cooper
Odd Fellows
Proctor
Fayette
Christian Church
Lena Kammeyer
Near William
George Thomas
Miss Pear
Henry Casey
Near Hardeman
Ruth Wilhelm
Willie
H. D. Quigg
Hugh Craig
Ralph Shemwell
N. B. Bowles
Marian Tyler
J. W. Nixon
Alice
Sedalia
Houstonia
Ballard's Herbine Promises Quick Liver Relief
An advertisement touts Ballard's Herbine as a fast cure for head tension and a sore loose brain by acting on the liver. It claims absolute relief and urges purchase from P. H. Franklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
P. H. Franklin
Local notes on visits and illness from Hardeman County
Mrs Joe Har deman and Hillen progress after illness, infant burial noted. May 25 Little Arthur Winkler sick list. Mrs 5 J Gibson and Mrs Ed Foreman in Marshall for Ridge Park cemetery decoration. Alfred Davis and family attend Napton church. returned with A Davis of Marshall. Pearl Niemeier visits parents before returning to St Savior's Academy. Mrs Joe Poindexter and Marshall children visit Mrs Joe Hillen. Lester Mull family carpenters with Henry Hasemeier. Pearl Hasemeier, Charles Niemeier and family, Mrs Arch Goodloe and others attend Arrow Rock decoration. E Winkler returns from weeks with Paul Schler in Boonville. Louis Schler and wife visit parents near Pilot Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe, Hillen
Arthur Winkler
J. Gibson
Ed Foreman
Marshall
Ridge Park Cemetery
Alfred Davis
Napton
A. Davis
Pearl Niemeier
St. Savior's Academy
Joe Poindexter
Joe Hillen
Lester Mull
Marshall Capent
Henry Hasemeier
Pearl Hasemeier
Charles Niemeier
Arch Goodloe
Will Eastham
Henry Niemeier
Arrow Rock
E. Winkler
Paul Schler
Boonville
Louis Schler
C. Schier
Pilot Grove
Real Estate Auction Promises Security and Profit
A letter argues ownership of property is safe and profitable. It promotes an auction sale as a good starting point for this goal, set for June 16 at 2 p.m. to begin the process and invest in real estate.
Taylor's Ladies Half-Price Spring Wool Suits
Taylor's offers spring wool suits at half price while supplies last and highlights coat lengths for fall as nearly the same. Trimmed hats discounted 1-3 in the Millinery Department, with broad store bargains across dry goods furnishings shoes and more for men women and children.
Week End Price List Promised by Groceries Source
Readable fragment shows a retailer promising a weekend price list for economical shoppers. Contains no full details but signals upcoming offers and discounts. Names, dates, and specific items are not provided in the accessible text.
Local notes and obituaries from Ridge Prairie area
Nelson Misses Lula and Virginia Thorp visit Marshall Mon. M G McAllister and Birdie Lee travel to Napton. Dave Crockett and wife shopped in town Saturday. Will Thorp and Elgin decorate Will’s mother’s grave at Arrow Rock. Mrs. Roy Grossman returned from Billingville after nursing her mother who died. Mrs. Koening stays with sister. Mrs. Dr. Smith and son in Marshall Friday. Richard Thorp family visited R. J. Thorp country home. Emily and Mayme Bell visit Napton. Higginbotham family outing with Vic Townsend's at Brownlee. Aldolphus Pettit dies at Ridge Prairie aged 79. funeral by Odd Fellows. buried at Brownlee. Shouse conducts service. Sympathies extended. Mia Shuck and daughter visit Kansas City. John Koenig from Oklahoma visits homefolks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula
Virginia Thorp
Marshall Mon
Misses Cloughs
M. G. McAllister
Birdie Lee
Napton
Dave Crockett
Chas, Elgin
Will
Arrow Rock
Roy Grossman
Billingville
P. K. Koening
Dr. Smith and Son
Marshall
B. J. Mense
Slater
Richardson Farm
Richard Thorp
R. J. Thorp
Emily
Mayme Bell
Wade Higginbotham
T. Higginbotham
Oklahoma
Vic Townsend
Brownlee
Ernest Townsend
Frances Higginbotham
Clinginpeel
Aldolphus Pettit
Ridge Praiie
Mr. Pettit
Misa Caroline Brownlee
Pettit
Odd Fellows
Shouse
Mia
L I. Shuck
Kansas City
John Koenig
Homefolka
Social Notes From Mt Leonard Region
Miss Minnie Hockensmith visited relatives in Kanaan City over the weekend. Mrs Clark Smith and daughter Elizabeth of Ballston Lake New York stayed with Tom Smith and family last week. Deane Oquest spent Sunday with his brother George near Slater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Hockensmith
Kanaan City
Clark Smith
Elizabeth
Ballston Lake
N. Y
Tom Smith
Deane Oquest
George
Slater
Local Visitors Attend Services and Missionary Event
Mr and Mrs M T Bradshaw of Marshall guests of C J Oquest and family Monday and attend de colation services at Salt Springs. Mrs Bertha Casey of Marshall also visits relatives here. Will Spencer of Kansas City and Clay Spencer and family of Chilli cothe visited last week. Baptist Ladies Missionary Society marks sixth anniversary with music recitals and ice cream. Mrs Ella Hockensmith returns to Atlanta Mo after time with sister Mrs E Simmons. Miss Teressa Gall attends decoration services at Grand Pass. Marshall hosts mass meeting of Ladies Missionary Society Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Bradshaw
Marshall
C. J. Oquest
Salt Springs
Bertha Casey
Will Spencer
Kansas City
Clay Spencer
Chillicothe
Ella Hockensmith
Atlanta
E. Simmons
Teressa Gall
Grand Pass
James Swinney
M. G. Bray
H. E. Dingley
Adella Bray
Ladies Missionary Society
Marshall Thuraday
Best for skin troubles with Dr Bell’s Antiseptic Salve
Advertises Dr Bell’s Antiseptic Salve as the best treatment for skin troubles such as sores ulcers eczema chaps blackheads pimples and eruptions. Claims a general guaranteed improvement and recommends using a box everywhere.
Social notes from Sweet Springs and nearby towns
Mr and Mrs W A Haggard spent weekend in Sedalia. Ida Asche came from Higginsville to visit. Eva Nelle Stalling left for Warrensburg for summer school. Clevie Dysart from Higginsville visited here last week. Martha Oelschlager of Wheatley Ark visiting relatives. Ethel Cox and Ethel Wilson went to Warrensburg for summer school. Mrs O H Lawrence of Amsterdam Mo visiting two weeks with her parents. Mr and Mrs J G Myall and Maud Smith of Kansas City visited Mrs A G Elsner. Young peoples societies held a union meeting at Baptist church led by Emma Shackelford. David Fisher of Kansas City visited mother Mrs J T Fisher. Varda Bowman at Business College in Sedalia spent the first of the week at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Haggard
Sedalia
Ida Asche
Higginsville
Eva Nelle Stalling
Warrensburg
Clevie Dysart
Martha Oelschlager
Wheatley
Ark
Sweet Springs
Ethel Cox
Ethel Wilson
David Fisher
Kansas City
J. T. Fisher
Varda Bowman
Atding Business College
Shipments and Fire Alarm Highlight Local News
Wingtila of Seattle visiting sister Mrs W G Brown left for Marshall Monday. T C Berry and daughters Angle and Odie left for Denver for a visit. Fire alarm sounded at midnight. fire damaged pool room of J K Lewis but was extinguished with interior woodwork ruined. R F Smith owned building and had it insured. Sunday school contest Houstonia vs Sweet Springs Christian churches won by Sweet Springs by about 80 points over March April May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingtila
Seattle
Weacat
Houstonia
Sweet Springs
Eagle Eye Salve Claims Granulated Lids Cure
An advertisement promotes Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve as a painless cure for granulated eye lids. The claim asserts no cauterizing or scarifying needed and guarantees a cure for 25 cents, marketed everywhere.
Woodson Weather and Local Visits Note Fox Hunt
Wet weather continues in Woodson though old farmers foresee a fair crop despite late season. Rufus Clark Sr. visited the county seat Wednesday. Mrs Alonzo Zeigel and children visit Houstonia area relatives while she falls ill but improves. Marshall visitors include Mrs Robert Edmonds and daughter Mary and W S Pyle. Fox hunters from the community attended Elk Lick. Mrs Judge Force visited in old neighborhood. Frances Scott and Mary Edmonds called on Mrs Jamie Scott. Mrs James J Scott Sr. sick this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Clark Sr
Alonzo Zeigel
C. W. Scott
J. C. Lacy
Houstonia
Robert Edmonds
Mary
Marshall
Elk Lick
Judge Force
W. S. Pyle
Frances Scott
Mary Edmonds
Jamie Scott
James J. Scott Sr
Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve for sore eyes
The best remedy for sore eyes is Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve. A creamy snow white ointment that would not injure a babe. Guaranteed. 25c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutherland
Community Notes and Visits Round Marshall Area
Mrs Fannie Green and Johnnie visit Marshall relatives. Ella and Mary Goodson of Marshall guest of Mrs C McReynolds in Independence. Burrus of Miami and A Robertson of Mr Leonard visit Mr and Mrs 8 Burrus. Annual Children's Day exercises set for second Sunday in June at night at the M E Church. Children's Day at Christian church well attended. Church and yard filled. Mollie Demoss and sister in Marshall. grandmother Mrs Earp visiting. Arthur Riley and Hollis with Mr Holtz of Mayview visit relatives. Susie Riley of Mayview visiting cousins Georgia Reynolds and Pearl Riley. Mrs N H Webb at Waverly with cousin Mia. Dora Robertson and others visiting. Mrs B H Taylor and daughter Maurine of Blackburn visit Mrs A B Riley. Mrs G Humphreys and children of Malta Bend visit. J Webb of Warrensburg visits Miss Laura Webb. Ernst Hotz's sale underway with a U S Cream separator $53 and No 22 Royal sewing machine $24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Green
Johnnie
Marshall
Independence
Ella
Mary Goodson
C. McReynolds
Burrus
Miami
A. Robertson
Leonard
M. E
Christian Church
Mollie Demoss
Waverly
Mia
Dora Robertson
B. H. Taylor
Maurine
Blackburn
A. B. Riley
G. Humphreys
Malta Bend
J. Webb
Warrensburg
Laura Webb
Ernst Hots
Local Social Notes From Sweet Springs Area
Antioch Jim Hook and family were shopping. In Sweet Springs Saturday Miss Minnie Riggins spent several days of last week with her sister Mrs Dr Harrison, Mrs Maude Lee Mia Jorden and Mrs Nora Duton were pleasant callers at Patrick Duffeya on Thursday evening. J T Arenting and family are visiting relatives near Cretcher at the writing, Mrs Frankie Hall is improving nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Hook
Sweet Springs
Minnie Riggins
Dr. Harrison
Maude Lee
Mia. Jorden
Nora Duton
Patrick Duffeya
J. T. Arenting
Cretcher
Frankie Hall
Local residents visit relatives and attend church
Mrs Arthur Hulse of Sweet Spring spent a few days with her mother Mrs Ruby Van Buskirk, Louis Van Buskirk and wife visited Ed Blakeley's on Sunday. Several from here went to Sweet Springs on Wednesday, Joe Prichard and sister Mary of Cretcher attended preaching there Sunday. Wear a Michaels Stern Rochester made shirt and look well dressed. For sale by New York Racket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hulse
Sweet Spring
Ruby van Buskirk
Louis van Buskirk
Ed Blakeley
Sweet Springs
Joe Prichard
Sister Mary of
Michaels-Stern Rochester
New York Racket
Local Notes From Davis District and Surrounding Areas
Mrs Silas Cave of Higbee visits relatives in the vicinity this week. Mrs Lloyd Kemper and Mrs Elliott Brown attended the Dystart Hupp wedding in Slater last Tuesday. Ola Morria of Slater visited her sister Mrs Anderson Kirby, returning home Sunday. Miss Nellie Dulaney entertained many young folks at Miss Lizzie Theiss visiting sister Mrs Jos Herrmann before moving to Columbia. Oral Woolum returned from two weeks with relatives in Kansas City. Jos Stephens and wife were in Marshall Saturday. Miss Essie Jeter spent Sunday with Misses Nellie and Lara Olinger. New Prospect Sunday School rehearses Children Day exercises the third Sunday night in June. Amos Audsley and family and Miss Lizzie Vernoldt Sundayed at Jos Herman’s home. Mrs Gee Hawkins and daughters, visiting at E P Hill’s, left Wednesday for Bona Vista Colorado. Visit our new Men’s Clothing department at New York Racket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Cave
Higbee
Lloyd Kemper
Elliott Brown
Dysart-Hupp
Slater
Ola Morria
Anderson Kirby
Nellie Dulaney
Lizzie Theiss
Jos. Herrmann
Columbia
Oral Woolum
Kansas City
Jos Stephens
Marshall
Essie Jeter
Nellie
Lara Olinger
New Prospect
Amos Audsley
Lizzie Vernoldt
Jos. Herman's
Norton Church Crowd Stirs Local Weekend Visits
A large Norton church crowd gathered Sunday while local residents engaged in visits. Mr and Mrs Will Van Winkle visited his father, Mrs Yates and daughter visited her sister, Mrs Reynolds from last week. Mr Wilson shopped in Marshall Monday. Earnest and Mike Burke visited their aunt Mrs I W Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton Church
Will van Winkle
Yates
Mrs. Reynolds
Mr. Wilson
Marshall
Earnest
Mike Burke
I. W. Reynolds
Lonesome Valley Social Notes and Farm Busy Period
Sunshine brings busy fields as farmers plant corn. A. H. Yates and family visited John Yates near Norton. J. A. Duckworth called in town. Mrs Grace Collins and Nora Phelps visited Saturday evening. C. C. Miller and son Frank went to Marshall on business. Huke Griffith and family dined with A. J. Griffith. Arthur Griffith made a call in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Yates
John Yates
Norton
J. A. Duckworth
Grace Collins
Nora’ Phelps
C. C. Miller
Frank
Marshall
Huke Griffith
A. J. Griffith
Arthur Griffith
Pension claims urged to J H Hunter in Washington
A letter from Isaiah B. Clift urges all soldiers to place pension claims with J H Hunter of Washington DC to ensure prompt and faithful attention. The note asserts Hunter is the proper party to handle such claims based on experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hunter
Washington D. C
Isaiah’ B. Clift
New Subscribers Listed From Across Regions
The paper lists new subscribers or renewals from numerous locations including Chickasha Oklahoma S W Sullivan Jr Miami Kansas City Malta Bend Grand Pass Marshall Mt Leonard Blue Lick and more. Names include Mrs J T Stephens H C Spencer Chas Harryman Fred Pittman and G L Mayfield among others. TheDigest shows a wide geographic spread and multiple towns represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Stephens
Chickasha
Oklahoma
S. W. Sullivan, Jr
Miami
Mary Waller
Kansas City
Fletcher German
Mulvane
Kaas
H. C. Spencer
Chas. Harryman
East Roundup
Montana
Holmes Hall
Sedalia
Worthy Bryan
Grand Pass
H. H. Uetterling
Howard Bennette
W. F. Dennis
Marshall
Malta
Fritz Biesemeyer
Philip Arnesmeier
Lee Woodward
4Malta
H. I. Blosser
August Schlapper
Nellie Kerr
Mt. Leonard
Gus Sylvester
G. L. Mayfield
Chas. Paul
C. Campbell
Blue Lick
LaCross Lumber Co
Elizabeth Murrell and E F Biddle to wed in June
Announcement reports the engagement and upcoming marriage of Miss Elizabeth Murrell of Evanston NL to Prof E F Biddle. The ceremony is planned for June 8 at the bride’s parents home, with the couple to return to Marshall mid June for his M V C summer teaching position. Also notes bargains in New York Racket clothing section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Murrell
Evanston
E. F. Biddle
Biddle
Marshall
New York
Duke and Hubbird union at Slater home
Mr C Duke and Miss Bess Hubbird both of Slater were joined in marriage at the bride’s parents home on Friday May 20 with Rev W T Henson pastor of the Christian church officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr.c. Duke
Bess Hubbird
Slater
Rev. W. T. Henson
The
Christian Church
Leyhe Downing Clothing Co Shoes Offer in City Ad
You can get shoes with more wear more comfort and more style at Leyhe-Downing Clothing Co s a than you will find anywhere Try them for your next shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leyhe-Downing Clothing Co.’a
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Poland
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L. Conaway
Nelson, Mo
Herndon
R. B. Taylor
Rich Keeth
Duke-Hibbird
Henderson
Wayne
M. Wright
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