Deaths and obituaries from Nelson area
Multiple notices report the deaths or memorial services of local residents. Mrs Virginia Abbott, mother of Rev J E Abbott, died in Kansas City after an operation. services in Boonville and burial in Chrisney Indiana. James H Irvine, formerly county assessor, died in Bartlett Texas while visiting his daughter. Florence Thornton, daughter of Ben and Mrs Thornton, died in Pueblo Colorado and burial at Nelson. Mrs Florence W Wade, Marshall native, died in Mayfield. Jas P Gorrel, Napton area, died of consumption. burial at Ridge Park. Lucy Ruby, Slater resident, died after long illness. funeral held at the colored Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Abbott
J. E. Abbott
First Presbyterian Chuch
St. Luke’s Hospital
Kansas City
Our City
Abbott
Boonville
Presbyterian Church
James H. Irvine
Springfield
Bartlett
Texas
Florence Thornton
Pueblo
Colo
Nelson
Ben Thornton
Florence W. Wade
J. B. Wilson
Marshall
Mayfield
C. W. Wade
Jas. P. Gorrel
Napton
Ridge Park
Lucy Ruby
Col
Slater
Colored Methodist Church
Uncalled Letters in Marshall Post Office 1910
Notice from Marshall Missouri post office listing names Marvelen Fight Mille Smith Claude Campbell Daisy Smith Frank Riley Fred Wilson Frank Wilson John Rooney with a warning that uncalled letters will be sent to the dead letter office in Washington DC if not claimed within 15 days. L W Van Dyke postmaster.
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Marshall, Mo
Washington, D. C
Marvelen Fight
Mille Smith
Claude Campbell
Daisy Smith
Frank Riley
Fred Wilson
Frank Wilson
John Rooney
L. W. van Dyke
P. M
Thompson sells East Marshall residence on five acres
Wednesday N Thompson sold his residence in East Marshall to W Heying for 1775 with possession set for Septist. The property spans five acres. Thompson plans to move west to farm again. Additional items arrived too late for this issue.
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N. Thompson
East Marshall
Missouri Show You Congress to Exhibit State Wealth
W T Heathman of the Missouri State Board of Immigration visited Marshall to promote the Show You Congress at Moberly on September 7 under board supervision. Counties will exhibit agricultural horticultural and mineral products with premiums from $200 to $500 for best all around displays and many special exhibits.
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W.T. Heathman
Missouri State Board of Immigration
Marshall
Moberly
Missouri
City Council Meeting Action List June 20 Council notes
City Council met Monday night with all present except Brightwell. Bradley Black granted a pool hall license. A plan to build a female department to the city jail was referred to the prison and work house committee with power to act. Standing water on a lot west of R. and P. mill referred to committee. The city marshal to notify merchants about fireworks ordinance. In the coal car 60899 payment dispute proceeding. Gas leak on G. Jefferson and bridge on Thomas to be repaired. Get prices on water troughs. Property owners may tap water mains at 2.50 for 434 tap. work to be done before street tolled. Ten days to tap. Adjourned to meet July 7.
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G. Jefferson
Thomas
St Louis Stock Market Cattle and Hog Prices Fall From Yesterday
National Stock Yards June 21 Special to Mayehall Republican reports cattle receipts 9000 with choice cattle 10 to 16 cents lower than yesterday and overall grades down 15 to 40 cents. Hog receipts 10000 with early prices up to 9.75 for light weights and 9.55 to 9.65 for heavies, outlook weak. Sheep receipts 5000 with lambs around 7.75 and sheep at 5.00, buyers fussy and market likely 15 to 20 cents lower than yesterday. National Livestock Commission Co.
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National Stock Yards
Oklahoma
National Livestock Commission CO
Yorks Tenth Annual Picnic at Blue Lick
F W York will hold his tenth annual picnic at Blue Lick on Monday July 4. It has become a popular social feature of the season with music and ball games among the attractions and assurance of a good time for all.
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F.W. York
Blue Lick
Mule dealer Will Miller crushed by train accident in Boonville
Had Foot Crushed Will Miller the mule dealer who bought the parent property and went to Boonville Sunday to pack his household goods had a painful accident Sunday. Frank Odell, passing through Boonville with a load of mules on the Mo Pac, wired ahead for Miller to view them. Odell stood on a coupler during a train switch and a jolt crushed his foot. doctors hope to save his heel.
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Will Miller
Boonvill
Frank Odell
Boonville
Mo .Pac
Mr. Miller
Lovey Men Denounced At Open Church Meeting
Marshall residents gathered for an open meeting led by Prof. Arthur Holmes, invited by the Brotherhood of the Christian church to discuss church leadership. Holmes urged leaders to focus on future message, critiqued ministers and gender influence, and recalled a boy’s remark about becoming a minister.
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Marshall
Brotherhood of the Christian Church
Arthur Holmes
Prof
Holmes
Hospital Fund Grows as Nepton Benefactor Pledges
Philip Leininger, a wealthy Nepton citizen, last week subscribed 2000 toward the new city hospital. The total reaches about 60000, the amount needed to secure the hospital, and community leaders hope additional subscriptions will fund ongoing maintenance.
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Philip Leininger
Nepton
Fire destroys Rose & Buckner store at Slater
A major blaze at Slater destroyed Rose & Buckner’s big store and the adjoining building, with fire spreading to nearby structures. Estimated loss runs to 75,000 with substantial insurance coverage. Key figures include B J Mense, manager. Dearbin VanStone. Rob J Campbell. J J Leinhard. Allen & Page occupants Allen and Page. Bell Telephone Co. loss about 10,000. Firemen fought the flames as other businesses sustained damage. two injuries reported to Dick Barksdale and Dearborn Van Stone. The fire’s origin remains undetermined, with upstairs rooms housing telecommunication and medical offices. The town awaited rebuilt equipment to resume service.
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Rose & Buckner
Slater
B. J. Mense
Dearbin VanStone
Marshall
Cape Girardeau
Centralia
Rose & Buckners
Allen & Page
Bell Telephone Co
J. C. Bucher
Drs. Nuckles
C. W. Steckman
Geo. Whittleton
Dre
Nuckles
Rob J. Campbell
J. J. Leinhard
Dick Barksdale
Dearborn van Stone
Marshall Drives Back Fire In City Block Blaze
City Marshal Butts reported he first breached the store to save books as flames gutted a block and a street across, with back windows collapsing and a draft forcing him out. The alarm was recalled as 651, and officials said the fire caused no lasting harm to the city or individuals. The blaze likely began in the alley behind the store.
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Marshall
Butts
Judge Davis Injured on Court House Steps
Judge Reuben Davis broke his collar bone after slipping on the north courthouse steps Saturday week. He will be out of action after a week of confinement.
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Reuben Davis
North Court House
Trial of Cumberland Presbyterians Versus Presbyterians
In Circuit Court Judge Samuel Davis presided as the Cumberland Presbyterians sought possession of Olall Ave church the mission church and Missouri Valley College and its endowment fund valued over 100000 dollars. The Presbyterians moved to strike Missouri Valley College as a party plaintiff and argued lack of authority while asking the court to dismiss jurisdiction. The cases were continued and ordered to be tried together with the church and college actions to proceed jointly.
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Cumberland Presbyterians
Presbyterians
Samuel Davis
Cumberlands
Olsll Ave
Mission Church
Missouri Valley College
Cumberland
Bridge Plans Move Forward Across Missouri River
Congress approves two bridges for the St. Louis Kansas City Electric Railway Company across the Missouri River at St. Charles and Arrow Rock. The measures have passed both houses and await the President's signature.
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Washington, D. C
St. Louis-Kansas City Electric Railway Company
Missouri River
St. Charles
Arrow Rock
Senate
Farmers Savings Bank celebrates forty years of service
Forty years of prosperity and adversity have followed the Farmers Savings Bank of Marshall. The bank held an open house with decorations, music, and flowers for visitors. Cashier W. C. Gordon shared a history dating the bank to June 18, 1879 at Waverly Missouri with initial capital of 50 000 and a 10 member board.
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Farmers Savings Bank
Vawter
Marshall
W. C. Gordon
B. F. Coffey
George Fletcher
Cristopher Catro
Nathan Corder
Presley L. Peak
James W. Goodwin
T. J. Fletcher
Dionysius J. Waters
Jackson Corder
James A.gordon
Messrs. Goodwin
Waters
Gordon
Messrs Waters
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J.L. Russell
Franklin's DrugStore
Congress
Brightwell
Bradley Black
Gally
F. W. Miles
N. E. Cor. Square
ST. Louis Stock Market
Mayehall Republican
W. A. Vawter
Kelley-Vawter Jewelry Co
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