Flood Ravages Saline County Farmlands and Rail Line
A field report details rising flood conditions along the Saline River with extensive farm losses. Water covers five miles of bottom land above the C. and A. embankment while below the dump the railroad faces rock barriers and severe washouts. Families flee to safety as rail crews and flood defenses struggle to hold the line. Wheat and corn across hundreds of acres, including 100 acres of wheat and 100 acres of corn for E J Daniels, are inundated.
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C. & A. Railroad
Gilliam
Harmony
M.o’hearn
Glasgow
Flood damages hit several farms near town
R N Ayres reports 75 acres of corn under water on the Mrs M A Kern place. Geo Madison has 100 acres on the T J Sullivan farm and 40 more on the Inspruckver place. Wu Gavidin 40 acres flooded, Mrs J W Campbell reports all land underwater, Anton Mirtzwa and E J Mirtewa each 40 acres flooded. G B Cooper 40 acres affected. Madison moved to the Inspruckver place as swale areas worsen below town. Mrs Blum likely a heavy loser. June Tooley says no dry land remains at Gilliam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. Ayres
M. A. Kern
Geo Madison
T.J. Sullivan
Geo. Inspruckner
Wu. Gavidin
J.W. Campbell
Anton Mirtzwa
E. J. Mirtewa
G. B. Cooper
Geo. Madison
Iospruckver
Flooded Lowlands Threaten Homes Across County
The river's rapid erosion has submerged the lower bottoms from the county line to Laynesville, with several residents reporting floodwaters across their farms. Officials fear the river could advance a half mile to a mile nearer homes as water recedes, while embankment integrity near the C. and A. line remains unclear. Local observers note the river is receding slowly and assess potential damage to track and embankments.
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O. E. Hawthorne
Ceacsaksrenere
National Republican convention gathers in Chicago
The National Republican convention opens in Chicago with big attendance. Taft has pledged delegates for nomination, Fairbanks declines VP run, Cummins leads for VP, platform debate attracts attention, Roosevelt name cheered but no push to nominate.
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Chicago
Taft
Bis
Fairbanks
Gov
Cummins
Iowa
Roosevelt
Senator Ledge
Taft Nominated by Republican Convention
The Republican National Convention nominated William Howard Taft for president at 5 pm yesterday. Delegates gathered to hear the nomination and set the stage for the fall campaign.
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Wm.h. Taft
Want Telephone Franchise for Herndon Line
A large number of Herndon gentlemen met with Marshall city council Monday evening to seek a franchise for a Herndon telephone exchange to enter Marshall. Local sentiment favors allowing the line if no service exists, arguing against a monopoly and urging decent telephone service for residents.
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Herndon
Marshall
Community Sud
Graduates Honor Our Lady of Sion Program
Despite bad weather a good crowd attended the Academy of Our Lady of Sion graduation exercises. The three graduates were Elizabeth Ordway Nelle C Cain and Mildred Lee Dryer. Attorney Will Meschede delivered a splendid address after Father Keyes arrived late with the interrupted train service noted. Visitors came from afar.
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Academy of Our Lady of Sion
Elizabeth Ordway
Nelle C. Cain
Mildred Lee Dryer
Father Keyes
Will Meschede
River floods force move for B F Rutherford in Missouri Lake
B F Rutherford, formerly from Laynesville now living near Blosser, moved due to high water. He reported the river covered the bottom up to the bluff causing damage along the bank. The water level was dropping a few inches yesterday.
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B. F. Rutherford
Laynesville
Missouri Lake
Blosser
Rev Edwin Smith to lead First M E Church in July
Church notes report Rev Edwin Smith of McKendree College has accepted the pastorate of the First M E Church and will be here the first Sunday in July. He is a recent graduate with pastoral experience and comes highly recommended. Children’s day services were held at several churches with varied programs. Eleven girls and eight boys are to take free communion at the Catholic church on Sunday.
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Edwin Smith
McKendree College
Linnia
First Presbyterian Church
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Police raid on Leary Rucker’s craps game arrests several
Officers Maddox Whittington and Mitchell raided a craps game at Leary Rucker’s in the western town. Seven pleaded guilty, one was convicted. Fines ranged from 1 to 25 dollars plus costs for multiple defendants. Other arrests included drunkenness and riding trains. The force intends to curb gambling and clean up the city.
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Maddox, Whittington
Mitchell
Leary Wruecker’s
Tom Jackson
Will Crutchfield
Ernest Crutchfield
Lafayette Scott
Jal
Robi
Brown
Andreson Scott
Harvey Rucker
Henry Rucker
Joe Schull
Geo. Dean
Joe Hardvick
Jobo M. Pryor
Harry Robinson
Blackburn Blues Defeat Alma 6 0 on Cold Feet Night
The Blackburn blues beat Alma 6 to 0 behind strong pitching by Liter. Alma blamed the umpire and vowed not to play again in Blackburn, calling it a thin story but an excuse for fear of defeat.
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Blackburn Blues
Alma
Liter
Blackburn
Free Show At Eagle Grounds Draws Crowd
An Indian doctor has erected a platform on the Eagle grounds and offers a free entertainment with his troupe each evening drawing considerable attention. He is described as a man of unusual ability by locals who note the public interest.
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Eagle Grounds
Two Deaths Reported in Fish Creek and Slater
Two deaths are reported as we go to press. Mrs Mary Figzer of Fish Creek dies at 85. Mrs W EB Goode of Slater dies at 84.
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Mary Figzer
Fish Creek
W. EB. Goode
Slater
Governor Stone Announces Date for Opening Speech
Ex governor Wa J. Stone set July date for his opening address here. The organizing committee reports extensive preparations and is considering securing a big tent to accommodate the crowd.
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Wa J. Stone
Lamkin and Tucker Wed in Cape Girardeau Ceremony
R. K. L. Lamkin and Miss Floy Virginia Tucker, two of Marshall’s popular young people, were married by Rev. J. B. McDonald Wednesday evening. Lamkin manages Rose & Buckner’s store at Cape Girardeau. both families are prominent in Saline.
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R. K. L. Lamkin
Floy Virginia Tucker
Marshall
J. B. McDnald
Mr. Lamkin
Rose & Buckner
Cape Girardeau
Saline
Marriage Unites Drew-Hoke Couple in Sullivan Indiana
Josiah G. Hoke of Sullivan Indiana weds Eudora A Drew of Overaville Wednesday morning in Slater officiated by Rev W T Hensen. Drew daughter of James W Drew, described as charming and accomplished. N A Jamison of Sapulpa Oklahoma visiting old friends. New Frankfort items delayed for publication. Chase Sister Company to remain there next week.
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Josiah G. Hoke
Sullivan, I
Eudora A. Drew
Ovearville
W. T Hensen
Slater
Drew
James W. Drew
Mr. Hoke
Chase
Sad Affair Of A Four Year Old Amputation
Dr I N Parrish of Nalson reported Monday that Hiram Dist a four year old boy from Ridge Prairie was forced to have his right foot amputated after stepping on a corn stalk and running it over. The accident occurred while he followed his father’s plow and attempts to recover corn. The boy is recovering steadily.
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Iag
I. NY Parrish
Nalson
Hiram
Mesa
J. A
Ridge Prairie
Uncalled for Letters in Marshall Posters June 17 10048
Postal notice lists names including Minsee Eva French Delia Joseph Martha Merryimann Pattie Shobe and others. Letters will be sent to the dead letter office if not called for within two weeks. Addressed to Lafayette Avenue and local hearing names appear among the addressees.
Great Lodian Doctor at Vendome Hotel sells free exam
Crowds fill the Vendome Hotel hall seeking the Great Todian Doctor who advertises free examinations. The venue dates run from 9 to 12 and 1 to 1, with a vaudeville show, singing and dancing on the Big Electric Lighted Platform.
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Vendome
Veedoeme Hotel
Todian
Fagle
Young man killed by contact with live wire near Norton
Louis McCoy, a young man from near Norton, was electrocuted last night in Marshall after coming into contact with a live wire.
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Louis McCoy
Norton
Marshall Lastoght
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