Miss Minnie Robertson Dies At Florissant Convent
Miss Minnie Robertson known as Sister Minniata died Thursday May 28 at the Florissant convent near St Louis after a four year illness from consumption. Daughter of A G Robertson of Mr Leonard and sister of Joe Dan Tom and John Robertson and Mrs Dollie Baker. A St Saviors academy graduate who later attended a Catholic college at Loretto Kentucky where she took the veil. She was a devout Christian and active worker in her field. Remains laid to rest in Florissant cemetery Friday morning.
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Florissant Convent
St. Louis
Minniata
A. G. Robertson
Leonard
Joe
Dan
Tom
John Robertson
Dollie Baker
Florissant
Death notice for Mary A Plaskett of Slater
Mary A Plaskett died at home in Slater after eight months illness, aged 79 years seven months. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church, with burial in Slater city cemetery. She is survived by her husband.
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Slater
Methodist
Slater City
Murder on the rails near Grand Pase claims Jas. Brashears
A west bound passenger train found the decapitated body of James Brashears, son of E. M. Brashears of Grand Pase, along the track west of the Y. Witnesses report Brashears seen drinking and with a colored woman earlier that day. An inquest was held as investigators assess the fatal incident.
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James Brashears
E. M. Brashears
Grand Pase
Tom Horne
Blackwater
Ashhten Bright
Malta Bend
Brashears
Brashear
Marshall
Missouri Pacific
Tobe Houston Col
Hail storm wreaks damage across Saline County
A Thursday night hail storm tore through Saline County with severe damage in pockets. Wheat and corn suffered heavy losses for farmers such as Harry Ordway, while trees barns and outbuildings were damaged. Telegraph service failed, and several residents reported roofs blown off and livestock losses.
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Saline County
Windstorm Causes Widespread Farm Damage In Local Area
Yancy lost two windmills and a bhayshed. Baker School home roof damaged. Chas Yancy's wheat crop badly damaged. Edw Terrell reports heavy wheat loss and plans to plow 20 acres. Neighbors escaped major damage. M I Barron’s garden seed field damaged. barn and corn near ruin. Spencer reports Mt Leonard area severe storm effects including Briggs wheat ruin and Jas Bakers damage.
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Yancy
M. W. Walker
Bhayshed
Baker School
Chas
Edw
Terrell
Southwest
Barron
Wm. Spencer
Mt. Leonard
H. H. Briggs
Baker
Oklahoma Cyclone Witness Describes Duncan Tornado
Monroe Keith of Duncan Oklahoma reports seeing a tornado last week near Duncan. He describes a clear column a mile high and hundred yards wide that bent and broke before scattering debris as it neared town. A second funnel plus clouds caused damage while daytime warnings and cellars helped residents.
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Monroe Keith
Duncan
Okla
Sermon at Bunceton church dedication announced
Dr. W. H. Black will preach the sermon at the dedication for the new Presbyterian church at Bunceton next Sunday. The First M. E. B. Church’s new pastor is expected here by Sunday but no definite word had arrived from Standard as of yesterday afternoon.
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W. H. Black
New Presbyterian Church
Bunceton
M. EB
Corsicana Assembly convenes Cumberland Presbyterians in Corsicana
The 78th General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church met in Corsicana Texas on May 21 with about 1600 attendees. Judge Prendergast presided. reports showed no deficits and a solid treasury. Communion service enlivened Sunday. next assembly slated for Bentonville Arkansas.
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General Assembly
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Corsicana
Texas
A. N. Eshman
Union
Southern Methodist Church
Bentonville
Arkansas
T. A. Harron
The
Banner
Reister
Evansville Ind
Caldwell
Prendergast
Joe Fussell
Cumberland Presbyterian
M. C
Saline County Fair Plans Meet at City Hall
Twenty business men reorganized the Saline County Fair Association at the city hall on Wednesday. Officers elected include Aubrey Conway Harry Gilpin William Harrison Col James Sparks and C B Lakin. July 21 22 and 23 were set for the fair with committees chosen to arrange a program and shows.
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Saline County Fair Association
Aubrey Conway
Harry Gilpin
Wm. Harrison
Col
James Sparks
C. B. Lakin
W.B Welch
Thos, Bagwell
B. W. Bliss
UH. B Hennasy
Jas
Uorah
Fred
Martin
Police Court Hears Speeding Case Against Fellers
In police court J K McAmis and E R Page Jr filed charges against Mr Fellers for driving an automobile too quickly with a speed not to exceed six miles per hour. The case was continued to next Monday. C L Reppenhagen expects arrest soon for obstructing the highway due to his driving while noting six miles per hour is too swift for him.
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J.K. McAmis
E.R. Page, Jr
Mr. Fellers
C. L. Reppenhagen
Cowherd Delivers Court House Speech for Governor Campaign
Democratic candidate W S Cowherd spoke to a large Saline county crowd at the courthouse Wednesday evening. Backed by the old guard, he touted his party’s past deeds and criticized Republicans, delivering fluent rhetoric that voters here have long recognized as aligned with his allies and sources of support.
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W. S. Cowherd
Court House
Taxpayer Welfare Cited In Local Misconduct Claim
A brief report notes concerns over taxpayer welfare amid accusations of improper conduct. The item names no individuals and outlines the basic contention without sensational details or explicit actions.
Uncalled for Letters Rewaming In the Marechal Portoges
Uncalled for letters to be sent to the dead letter office if not claimed within ten weeks include Miss Edna Cook Miss Mery P Moore Mesdames Mobile Allen Mr Liz Barger Rufus Conway Edmund Willimere. M. T. CHASTAIN FP. M.
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Marechal Portoges
Edna Cook
Mery P Moore
Mesdames Mobile Allen
Liz Barger
Rufus Conway
Edmond Willimere
M. T. Chastain
FP. M
Wreck on Missouri Pacific disrupts daily freight
An eight train wreck occurred on Missouri Pacific yesterday at 8:10 am when a brake beam fell from west bound local freight No. 55, derailing the car and causing a pile up of several cars. All cars were dumped from the track but damage was light. Three tramps were frightened but uninjured. Main track blocked all day. passengers were transferred around the wreck and later sent on their way by a rescue train.
New Wholesale House Opens by L. J. Rasse & Co
L. J. Rasse & Co launches a wholesale fruit and produce business in a store room of the opera house building. The venture is described as having a good start and the promoters are wished success in their new enterprise.
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L. J. Rasse & Co
Big Catch at Wilton Springs A River Catfish Event
Doc and Al Brown Geo Crear Ollie Burns and Bob Langan report a 40 pound river catfish catch at Wilton Springs on Wednesday along with a large haul of other water fish.
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Doc
al Brown
Geo, Crear
Ollie Burns
Bob Langan
Wilton Springs
Parks Family Leaves for Marceline Visit
EK. B. Parks and his family departed yesterday for Marceline Missouri to visit his parents and spend time there.
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EK. B. Parks
Marceline, Mo
Velvet Rugs 27x60 Inch Special at New York Racket
Velvet rugs sized 27 by 60 inches offered at special price. Limited quantity advertised at the New York Racket store with a low per unit cost of 1.48 dollars each.
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New York
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Optician
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West Side Square
Marshall, Mo
Miss Minnie Robertson
Mary A. Plaskett
Harry Ordway
Backburn
Mt Leonard
Wm. Weinrich
R. L. Hyatt
Will Pate
Miami Road
Will Cromley
J. W. Salomon
Marion Hutson
Shackleford
Marion Lee
Sweet Springs
Joan Treece
Cretcher
Hieken
Lon Harper
Joe Huff
Gilliam
Wm. Huff
East Fork
Mary Co, Brandon
Miss May
Oklahoma
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Corsicana Assembly
Saline County Fair
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Wm. K. Crawford
Ste Steer
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Sue Shackelford
Arthur T. Tolliver
New Wholesale House
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