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Newspaper
Missouri Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1913
Page
3
A jumble of local names visits Marshall and nearby towns from Napton to Nelson and Sweet Springs. Notables include Ar-ah Morris, Yvan Weaver, Martin Kite, and Ruth Harrison taking posts in Virginia. many travel to attend funerals, teach, or pursue work. A Missouri Colony campus party highlights town life while curb work on West Marion signals infrastructure progress amid social notes.
A Tuesday accident saw a derrick fail while lifting a 16 000 pound stone in front of the new post office. No injuries were reported. Missouri Gas and Electric Service offered to supply electricity at no charge to Déreco who could not pay for it.
Frank L. Brown, who had surgery last week in a St Louis hospital, was reported in grave condition on Wednesday. Mrs Anta Maria Brown traveled to St Louis with Sherman Huston for the update. In Marshall, news covers the marriage of Prof FE B Crain and Miss Vera M Witt at Fayette, Crain recently chosen by the Marshall school board to teach science at the high school. a Central College graduate, he has been principal of the William Schools for years.
A reception Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Wm. H. Black’s home honored Mrs. Lewelyn Jones of Independence and Mrs. Anna Margaret Stephens the future bride. About two hundred guests attended. A New York lawyer once hired a colored chauffeur who learned car mechanics by mail. when the car stalled on Long Island he declared three different things matter with the car and did not know which one was wrong.
A postcard styled notice invites attendance at the Notre Dame de Sion Academy commencement exercises in Marshall Missouri on a Friday afternoon in June 1913 at 2:30. The violet and white class uniforms and motto In Sion firmatae Sumue are noted along with the class roll listing Jadie Jeanette King Kathrine Justice non Belle Durrett Frances Isabel Doyle Rosaline Catherine Delaney and Marion Josephine Alexander.
Frederick C. 8. B. of London was named president at the church’s annual meeting, with thousands in attendance and officers including John V. Dittemore and Adam H. Dickey. The treasurer reported solid finances as 102 new churches formed worldwide, the board of lectureship tally showed over 960,000 attendees, and Sweden granted official recognition to Christian Science after earlier resistance from the state church.
At Friday night’s lodge gathering of the I. C. O. organization J. W. Burrough was chosen Noble Grand and Rev. 8. Smith was named Vice Grand. The event highlighted the group’s leadership changes and plans for upcoming meetings.
The Marshall Commercial Club committee in charge of fireworks and a midsummer event reported progress and funds but found many donors opposed to a celebration this year. After a Thursday meeting the group unanimously decided to pause further efforts for the Fourth of July event.
From our exchanges residents report Mrs Philip Troutman returning from Eureka Missouri to care for her mother who is improving. Various short items note a child’s head injury, home renovations on Wentworth estate, and artifical fee for Sam Lynch. Wm Manoke and agents bought a car in Kansas City. Weather watcher Liggett notes warm May and cool June. Train patcher Toach’s hair turned white after wrecks. Water levels threaten boat landings. Jun 13 1915 wedlock at Methodist church unites Herbert Coyne Croaby and Helen Land. Corinne Lopez to wed Charlie Fitzpatrick June 18 at home. John W Erwin marries Anna Brinsbacher near Saint Louis. Ham Cheatham longtime Miami resident dies in Milton. A mule team accident injures a driver near North Taylor’s residence. buggy damaged and goods scattered.
Mary Conway daughter of John Conway a former Marble citizen now of Carrollton is visiting Mrs James Branch and relatives. Conway will make a brief visit and stay with relatives during her trip.
Grand Western Circuit fairs at Brookfield Chillicothe Moberly Columbia Marshall Higginsville and Independence offer 40 000 in purses across thirteen speed events per fair including six trotting races and several pacing events. Entries coordinated by Gus Gannon Brookfield circuit secretary. four day meets feature farm and domestic exhibits plus premiums.
The text urges capturing a baby's image with modern McChesney's Studio using Cleaver photographers and fast lenses. It emphasizes timing, urging to attend to it today to preserve memory, and provides the phone number 882 for studio contact.
Classified notices list 10000 Eastwood residence land sale and 4 acres, contact Wmn D Bush. wanted live fox cubs and labeled no cripples. Harry Thomas Arrow Rock Mo advertises May 23. Also two pairs of Fairbank wagon scales for sale near Marshall with May 16 note. Pasture for rent 50 acres blue grass with water. eggs from White Plymouth Rocks for sale. contact Robt B Hume Slater Mo. Lost large folding Kodak near Blox Longs farm decoration day. return to Browns Pharmacy for reward. print services offered with satisfaction guaranteed.
A Missouri testimonial style notice sells the Texas Wonder cure for kidney and bladder troubles in men women and children. Claims regulate bladder issues and promise cures with $1 mail order. Mentions Dr G W Hall St Louis and local druggists. Oster and Clay traveled from Sedalia on business.
An old advertisement claims Bucklen s Arnica Salve quickly relieves ulcers sores eczema and other skin troubles. Cites Mrs Bruce Jones of Birmingham Alabama who says an ugly ulcer healed in two weeks after using the salve. Recommending authority P H Franklin advertises price at 25 cents.
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