Meeting with the Methodist preacher moves the field
In a rural scene, Philip Overton gathers day laborers and townsfolk for a sermon on the Sermon on the Mount, urging the poor to join in worship. Lady Arabella and Sir Thomas Vernon arrive, witness sacred pledges, and the group prays for Giles Vernon’s life while personal conflicts unfold among the aristocracy.
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Overton
Arabella
Sir Thomas
Giles Vernon
Jeena Christ
Sir Thomas Vernon
Mrs. Whitall
Philip Overton
Philip
Thomas
Sir Thomas Veron
Pullp Overton
York Ampirees
Unwomanly conduct and a Blackburn obituary mix
A fragmentary passage depicts a dramatic exchange where a woman rebukes a man and performs a curtsy, followed by a garbled obituary notice for Henry H. Holke, a Blackburn merchant and longtime council member who died June 7, 1900, at age 63, with details of his birthplace, marriage, children, and burial.
Baby Girl’s Body Recovered From River Near Gregg’s Creek
In Glasgow last Tuesday a baby girl was found drifting near Gregg's Creek. Claude Wilkerson pulled the infant from the river and authorities were alerted. The body, taken to E A Wengler’s undertaking rooms, showed the umbilical cord attached and appeared to have been in the water only a few hours, suggesting birth shortly before death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Gregg's Creek
Claude Wilkerson
E. A. Wengler
Ballard's Snow Liniment Offered for Ailments
An advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a cure for various aches. It promises relief of pain, reduced swelling, and loosened joints, claiming users will regain activity. Prices listed 25, 60, and 1.00 with lodging by P. H. Frenkln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
P. H. Frenkln
Funeral Guests From Afar Attend H H Holke’s Service
A list of relatives and friends traveled long distances to attend the funeral of H H Holke held Wednesday. Attendees included H F Grumke and wife of Independence Missouri Rey F Holke Freeport Illinois William Stallmann and wife W H Holke and wife Harry Wollerkaromer Julius and Prod Telgemeier Gustav Oberhellman Napoleon Missouri Dan Triplett and wife of Independence Rev William Buehler Mayview H P Jord an Holke Miss Lydia Holke August Nolting Fred and August Menershaegen Charles Meistershagen Jr Herman Feith and wife Higginville Miss Emma Wulfekammer Stdalia Record.
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H. H, Holke
H. F. Grumke
Independence
Rey
Holke
Freeport
William Stallmann
W. H. Holke
Harry Wollerkaromer
Julius
Prod Telgemeier
Gustav’ Oberhellman Napoleon
Dan Triplett
William Buehler
Mayview
H. P. Jor- Dan Holke
Misa Lydia Holke
August Nolting
Fred
August Menershaegen
Charles Meistershagen
Herman Feith
Higgineville
Emma Wulfekammer
Stdalia
Record
Vermifuge Promises Quick Help for Infant Health
An advertisement-like snippet touts White's Cream Vermifuge as a remedy for poor infant health caused by worms. It claims the product expels worms and nourishes the child, with a price of 25 cents and a seller named P. H. Franklin.
Kitchen-Witt Nuptials at Witt Home Near Miami
On Sunday morning June 6 1909 at 9 30 oclock at the home of the brides mother Mrs Hannah Witt six miles northeast of Miami Arthur Kitchen and Violet Witt were united in marriage by Rev Thos L Powell. Relatives and friends filled the room as the couple began a life together.
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Hannah Witt
Miami
Arthur Kitchen
Violet Witt
Mirring
Thos. L. Powell
McGee's Kab Lixir for Infant Bowels Sold Locally
A historical notice touts McGee's Kab Lixir as a cure for diarrhoea and bowel derangements in infants. The ad claims it protects the delicate bowels of babies and promises relief in stomach troubles, with P. H. Frinkin as the local seller.
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McGee
P. H. Frinkin
Strawberry and ice cream social aids church treasury
The Endeavor Society of the Christian Church hosted a straw berry and ice cream social in the church yard Tuesday night. The event raised 617.85 for the society’s treasury, according to the Herald.
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Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
Church Yard
Organizing Wolf Clubs to Fight Wolves in Johnson County
Farmers in Johnson County oppose war mints stealing livestock and poultry. Organized efforts aim to dispel wolf depredations quickly with leaders Levi McMurphy and J. E. Eberts prominent in the effort. Reports note wolves active in Warrensburg and nearby Post Oak areas.
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Johnson County
Levi McMurphy
J. E. Eberts
Post Oak
Warrensburg
Local Clippings Show Unusual Mishaps and Pivotal Week
A crowd at Swisher's mishandles fruit, hogs consume the remnants, and a group returns to find the scene chaotic. Jim Talbot and wife encounter A W Deis near Fish Creek, the carriage overturns but occupants escape. Freda Simms nearly falls into a pump and is rescued. Milton Morgan returns from California to Clay township for visits. Frank Harrison’s bakery woes stem from a drunk baker, I V Classer, with Vanilla rumored as a culprit. George Coleman takes over as baker, nicknamed Red.
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Gilliam
Freda Simms
Dr. Duggins
Browrath
Milton Morgan
California
Clay Township
Frank Harrison
Warrison
I. V. Classer
Oklhoma
Harrion
George Coleman
Fatal on Mississippian Bridge Crossing
C A Reavis a brakeman on the Alton, living locally, was fatally injured crossing the Mississippi river bridge at Louisiana on train No 83 last Wednesday around 2 PM. He died shortly after being found atop a large furniture car with a fractured skull after the train crew missed him. He was about 35, survived by a wife and three sons, last living in Slater since October. former home Roadhouse Kansas. The community extends sympathy to the widow and children as they buried the remains in Roadhouse.
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C. A. Reavis
Alton
Miss
Louisiana
Reavis
Roadhouse
Slater
Joseph Smith
C. A
Morgan O. L
Stacy
Mr. Milligan
Sheeffer and Shaeffer Wed at Mrs Gaines Home
Howard Sheeffer Jno Howard of Mexico Missouri and Miss Viola Shaeffer of this place were married last Wednesday night at 8 in Mrs Minnie Gaines residence with about 50 guests. Rev W M Rader officiated. The groom works for Pollock Mining Co and the bride has resided with Mrs Gaines for years. Both families and many Slater friends congratulate the couple and wish happiness and success.
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Jno. Howard
Mexico
Viola Shaeffer
Minnie Gaines
W. M. Rader
Pollock Mining Co
Oni
Slater
Pople
Rustler
The Big Head Cure Promises from Ballard's Herbine
An advertisement extols Ballard's Herbine as a quick remedy for head distress caused by conceit or a sick headache. It claims relief by purging the liver and urges readers to buy from local sellers P, H, Pranklin.
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Ballard
P, H, Pranklin
Gilliam Born to Odell Family in June 1909
Dr. Miller reports father, mother, and baby all doing nicely. Mr. J. R. Moore with wife and little daughter arrived Monday from Philadelphia Arkansas where they have been for a year. The note mentions old board walks in front of four brick buildings of the Hon. M.
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J. P. Odell
Miller
J. R. Moore
Arkadelphia
Arkansas
Hon. M
Concrete walk project planned for Bartlett Street repair
D Kerr on South Bartlett Street had the street torn up Tuesday and a fine concrete walk will be ready for the public by Saturday night. Dr Howard Ford reports John F Schmidt near New Frankfort lost a valuable young horse after the cultivator he used ran away, the horse being so badly injured it had to be shot.
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D. Kerr
Local Notes From Malta Bend and Nearby Areas
Malta Bend residents Aaron Harvill and family moved to Kaname City this week while Mrs LE Brown and Richard returned from Fayette with Miriam and Maurice after commencements at Fayette Central and Howard Payne College. Frank Slusher advances on a new house, and Ww W. Gabriel, ill through spring, was moved to Pettis County for rest. Fred Stockman and sister hosted a young gathering for Miss Heinzler of Later. Geo Adams had a mishap with a one eyed horse, suffering a shoulder bruise but recovering. Percy Houston, back from Fayette where he studied, returned home. Judge of Chicago, Mrs C BE Laker’s brother, arrived to help with summer ice. Newa.
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Aaron Harvill
Kaname City
LE Brown
Richard
Fayette
Miriam
Maurice
Schesk
Central
Howard Payne College
Frank Slusher
W. C. Gabriel
Pettis County
Fred Stockman
Heinzler
Geo
Adams
Percy Houston
Chicago
Death notice and local obituaries from Arrow Rock area
Sad ness and sorrow mark the death of Mrs Hattie Easthman on Saturday June 6 1909 She lived two miles south of Arrow Rock and left two children now deceased Weasley Edgar a Stan dard Shemwell relative reports the passing Elder C Shouse Nelson takes pastoral duty at the Christian church this year Herman Streit and family Boonville visit Blackwater Ohee Philip Goets notes
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Hattie Easthman
Arrow Rock
Eastham
Ase
Herman Streit
Boonville
Blackwater
W. P. Wiese
Ohee
Philip Goets
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