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Newspaper
Missouri Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
4
The Catholic mission concluded Sunday night while a large town crowd noted social visits at Sweet Springs and nearby homes. A Presbyterian sermon on foreign missions, local travel, weddings planned among colored families, fish fry evenings, and various guests from Kansas City to Little Rock populated the week’s events.
A Friday night program at Castle Hall featured Mrs May Jairways Hawthorne and her chorus of pupils. Notable singers included her daughter Lucile, Olve DeGarmo, and Jessie McCormick amid many beginners. The audience praised the fine program and the community gains from trained singers.
A reflective piece urges not to waste life chasing fame or feuds. It reminds that great figures like Caesar, Cicero, and Alexander perish, while comforting readers to live, love, sing, and share smiles despite hardship.
Joseph Evans and Jessie Z Evans married at Graze Episcopal church in Kansas City last Thursday with Rev W H Hauft officiating. The groom, a former rector, recently resigned for health reasons and plans to resume ministry after a summer rest, likely back in Farley Iowa at his home.
Father H I Asehoff of Kansas City assisted by Father Fortune conducted missions at Slater from June 1 to 8 and at Nelson the following week. Father Fortune reports splendid meetings and says congregations were greatly helped. At Nelson last Sunday several children received first communion including George Morris Helen Darby Sadie Travis Harriet Gillespie Ruth Morris and Elsie Reilly.
See C. A. hand bills for particulars of the $1.60 excursion to Kaneasity and return. OE Hawthorne, Agent.
The New Pension Board consists of Drs. A. C. Putnam Marshal I N Parrish Nelson and F H Sullivan of Miami. These careful examiners will assess merit and grant fair trials for applicants. The board meets the first Wednesday monthly in Dr Putnam’s office in Marshall.
Removal notice states J S O Bannon has moved his livery business to the brick barn on West Arrow street, formerly Wm Reid’s, requesting continued patronage and promising good service and courteous treatment. It invites inquiries by telephone or visit.
Mrs Robt Driskell of south of Blue Lick was kicked by a young mule early Monday morning, injuring her right breast and causing severe injuries.
Announcement from J E Connell announces new medical offices in Farmers Savings Bank Building rooms 14 and 15 for medicine and surgery in Saline County. Office phone 49, residence 395.
A community welcomed a family with seven daughters as girls were scarce nearby. Days later a second family arrived with seven boys, stirring mixed reactions among locals.
Caleb Powers, thrice convicted Republican secretary of state tied to Governor elect William Goebel’s 1900 assassination, is pardoned by Gov. Wilson. James Howard also released. Powers had served eight years. pardon arrival followed broad petition support and public pressure amid a white hot GOP Democrat clash in Kentucky.
A recount of the Goebel governorship crisis ending in his deathbed installation, Powers and a local officer being pardoned before trial, later deemed invalid, and cited by Goebel supporters. Over eight years, four legal battles exposed deep hatreds from the race for Kentucky’s governor. James B. Howard is alleged shooter with a life sentence.
Flood weakened track sent Missouri Kansas and Texas No 4 into Grand River bayou one mile south of Clinton at 7 40 pm. Twenty five to thirty aboard were injured and treated in Clinton. Conductor J D Lindsay of Mobery in charge of the train due St Louis at 7 05 am. Wreck described as one of the era’s most appalling on the line with embankment failure and cars submerged feared deaths among casualties. A wrecking train with surgeons rushed to the scene.
At Sweet Springs the Knights and Daughters of Tudor will hold their annual sermon on Sunday June 21 at 2 30 p m. at M E Church preached by Rev H J Burton of Jefferson City.
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