Local folks visit and news from Marshall area
Local notes report visits by W. F. Claycomb from Herndon and Mrs. Solomon from Arrow Rock. Adolph Heying of Glasgow and others visit Marshall. Mrs. Ayres and Mrs. Scott return from Slater and Oklahoma trips. Minnie Hagedorn visits Alvin Newell. Ads promote machine oil and Buckingham Bros. skirts. Waugh Ryan Raymond hanging invite noted. Burnside family hosts. Joseph Burnside named DeWitt school principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Arrow Rock
Adolph Heying
Glasgow
Wm. Schepers
F. L. Ayres
Slater
C. K. Scott
Oklahoma
Minnie Hagedorn
Alvin Newell
Taylor
A. J. Pate
Ruby
Capt. Wilson
Miami
Ebler Bros
Pauline
Waverly
John Tracy
C. W. Bogart
Houstonia
F. O. Jenkins
Mexico
Wm. W. Weinrich
North of
St. Louis
Fred Weinrich
H. C. Stolberg
John John
Josephine
Near Sweet Springs
Lena John
West Marshall
St. Savior’s Academy
Closing Exercises at St Savior's Academy End Term
St Savior's Academy closed a successful term with its annual entertainment drawing a large crowd. Graduates were Miss Laura C Cleary of Boonville Miss Florence Mallen of Sedalia and Miss Mary King of Alma Ill with gold medals for completing twelve grades. Other awards included Christine Schepers for Christian Doctrine Mary King for Ladylike department Margarite Young for general excellence and proficiency Rosa Schreckler for greatest mathematics proficiency Bessie Ordway for highest average in grades ten and eleven Lizzie Mitchell for highest average in grade eight and Agnes Judge for regular attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Savior’s Academy
Laura C. Cleary
Boonville
Florence Mallen
Sedalia
Mary King
Alma
Ill
Christine Schepers
Margarite Young
Rosa Schreckler
Bessie Ordway
Lizzie Mitchell
Agnes Judge
Hudson River Souvenir Card From Niemeier and Smith Families
A souvenir card from Chas Niemeier and Levi Smith and families notes their enjoyable three day stay in New York City and visits to Coney Island. They report progress toward Jamestown expected tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Niemeier
Levi Smith
Hudson River
New York City
Coney Island
Jamestown
Benson Case Dismissed After Change of Venue
Jas C Benson of Slater was arrested in Nebraska for obtaining money under false pretenses and faced a preliminary trial in Slater. His lawyers moved the case to Marshall, and the charge was dismissed. He had been accused of selling a patent right in territory already sold for a different machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. C. Benson
Slater
Nebraska
Col
R. B. Ruff
Wm. Meschede
Marshall
Benson
Hereford and Francisco Wed in Marshall Home Celebration
J Trittle Hereford of St Joseph and Miss Frances Francisco were married Wednesday evening at the Francisco home in Marshall by Rev J E Abbott the bride's pastor. A large crowd from Marshall and beyond attended as the house and floral bell were illuminated with electric lights. Both couples are prominent socially and well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Francisco
J. Trittle Hereford
St. Joseph
Frances Francisco
J. E. Abbott
Home Robbed Dr. E. 8 Leach’s Residence
A thief entered the residence of Dr. E. 8 Leach on Tuesday and stole a watch and $2 in cash. Local police were notified and investigations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. E
Leach
Tuesday
Baby Show at Barron Home North of Town
M I Barron hosted a regular baby show at his home Sunday with several entrants. One baby belonged to Mrs H G Allen and another to Mrs Daisy Black, plus the Barron twins who won the prize saying they took the cake. Dinner featured substituted young fried chicken due to turkeys not ripe along with kraut wieners kase and baber gruetzen among items mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.I. Barron
H. G. Allen
Daisy Black
Barron Twins
Baber Gruetzen
Marriage Licenses Listed for Kellous Elmore and Others
A brief entry lists individuals such as Kellous Elmore Slater Whee Allman Glater Wie Gibson Maredall Rhoe Banks James Treatee Frances and Ved as recipients or subjects in a local marriage licenses notice, reflecting the period's civil records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellous Elmore
Slater Whee Allman
Cece Scciseee
Wonderland references in South Dakota story
A fragment presents a fanciful South Dakota tale about a “Real Wonderland” with silver mines and strange formations. It mentions Mownd City and Mrs. E. D. Clapp, claiming a remarkable healing case involving her son and a supposed new discovery medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Mownd City
E. D. Clapp
Avery
Kieg
Christian State Convention at Sedalia Missouri
Christian ministers of Missouri hold their annual convention in Sedalia this week with Elder B T Wharton as vice president and T J McGarvey active in the proceedings. W T Henson of Slater is a prominent participant. Next year’s gathering will be in Kansas City. Attendees from Marshall include Col Gordon, Mesdames M T Chastain Mary Goodson and daughter Mary, Miss Mary Martens Gertrude and Edina Merry. they returned yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Ministers of
Missouri
Sedalia
B. T. Wharton
T. J. McGarvey
W. T. Henson
Slater
Kansas City
Marshall
Col. Gordon
Mesdames
M. T. Chastain
Mary Goodson
Mary
Mary Martens
Gertrude
Edina Merry
Businesses Seek Factory Sites For Marshall City
Marshall has three opportunities to secure factories and several meetings were held this week. The Business Men's League executive committee aims to raise about 50000 dollars to obtain at least one factory. A factory would benefit the city and county, and residents are urged to help fund this enterprise despite anticipated difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Business Men's League
Preaching at Norton M E Church by Rev George W Shepherd
Revival services planned with preaching at 3 P M next Sunday at Norton M E Church by Rev Geo W Shepherd. He will hold several services next week with announcements Sunday. Regular services at First M E Church Sunday. A M E Church picnic at Clay's Grove tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Norton
Geo. W. Shepherd
First M. BE
Clay’s Grove Worrow
Lumber Co Advertises Cement and Plastering Materials
La Cresse Lumber Co lists Portland cement Louleville cement and assorted plastering materials for sale, advertising a range of building supplies available to contractors and homeowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Louleville
la Cresse Lumber Co
For Sale Fruit and Ice Cream Parlor in Great Location
For sale is a fruits and ice cream parlor run by owner George Gkonos who is leaving town for health reasons. The business is clearing about 160.00 per month and is in a good location. Seller urges immediate sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gkonos
Celebrated 81st Birthday of Capt Alex Denny
Celebrated 81st birthday of Capt Alex Denny of Howard county today. A veteran of the Mexican and Civil Wars, he has lived in Howard all his life and remains active as farmer and banker. A birthday dinner was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Gentry on Monroe street with family and friends attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Denny
Howard County
N. T. Gentry
Denny
Gentry
Monroe Street
Social notes from Malta Bend and surrounding area
Miss Ida Vanstone rests with sister Mrs Buford Allen after teaching in Baraboo Wis. Mrs Elizabeth Laming and children of Muscogee I T visit relatives in Baldwin Kan. Mrs Davies and son Archie visit sister Mrs A S Van Anglen in Moberly. Presbyterian church to host children day services next Sunday. Adolph Ankle plans westward move after selling business. Hester Martin visits from near Sedalia. Japanees Lawn Fete set by M E Church Young Ladies Circle on the 28th. Curtis Martin accompanies wife home from visit with her mother Clara German.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Vanstone
Baraboo
Wis
Elizabeth Laming
Muscogee, I. T
Baldwin
Kansas
Frank MacRoberts
Hester Martin
Sedalia
M. E. Church
Emma Bright
H. C. Wilson
Curtis Martin
Tom Martin
Clara German
New Frankfort Visitors and Local Notices
NEW FRANKFORT Frank Heinzler and sisters spent Sunday with their parents in New Frankfort. Reuben Eichman and son of Blackwater are visiting W. Suppe and family. Lee Kitchen lost a horse by lightning last week. Boone Winston is suffering with a boil on his neck. Rosier Haines and sister spent Sunday in Arrow Inn. May Sydenstricker is visiting relatives in Gilliam. Warner and Ishe of Slater were through this locality Monday. Mrs. Matt Bauer and children of Slater visited her parents Joe Webbinger and family Saturday. Born to Walter Keith and wife June 10th, a boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Heinzler
New Frankfort
Reuben Eichman
Blackwater
W. Suppe
Lee Kitchen
Matt Bauer
Slater
Joe Webbinger
Graft in England and municipal corruption debate
A detailed critique argues that graft exists in English municipal utilities and that exposure is hampered by strict libel laws and political self protection. It highlights London council bribery cases, contractor payoffs, and the lure of office for bribe access, contrasting with American graft perceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Frederick C. Howe
United States
America
London
Council of London Borough of Poplar
Fle Wae
Local report notes ongoing search for missing items
A brief item states that nothing has been found yet regarding the vests. Authorities continue to review the scene and await further clues as investigators pursue every lead.
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. F. Claycomb
Herndon
Buckingham Bros
Taylor's Cash Dept
Bacon
Waugh-Ryan- Raymond
Jefferson City
Allison
W. A. Burnside
Susan
Miami Township
G. L. Burnside
Almira Carroll
Joseph
DeWitt
Burnside
Saline
Elgin
Waltham
Hamilton
South Bend
Howard
West Side Square
St. Savior’s Academy’s
On the Hudson
Hereford
Christian State Convention
Castoria
Malta Bend
Geo. Kinneman
Adolph Ankle
West
Boone Winston
Rosier Haines
Sister
Arrow
Walter Keith
June 10Th
Dr. Ki
ATK
Vandyke
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