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Newspaper
Missouri Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
1
Grover Cleveland, twice U.S. president, died suddenly Wednesday morning at his Princeton New Jersey home after a long illness. He served as president from 1885 to 1889 and again from 1893 to 1897.
Denns Nichols of Saline died at his West Arrow home Friday evening from chronic diarrhoea aged 86. A Civil War veteran and former Kentucky settler, he leaves a wife and son W. H. and was active in the Christian church for 70 years. Funeral conducted by Elder B. T. Wharton with pallbearers Henry Calvert Thos Naylor Dr. M. T. Chastain R. E. Holloway Aubrey Conway.
K F John F Sleyster born September 1 1861 in Dalton Chariton county Missouri died at his New Frankfort home June 17 1908 aged 46 years 9 months 16 days He joined the church four years ago and remained faithful until death Married to Mary Magdalene Gable in 1893 they had six children He leaves a widow six children four brothers one sister and many relatives and friends The undersigned officiated C G Zager Christ was his guide through death and he prayed through it.
Bert Wetzler about 50 years old drowned while returning by skiff from White's Island to Waverly Monday. His body was recovered early Wednesday and laid to rest in Waverly cemetery Wednesday evening. He had been working on the island when the accident occurred. cause is unknown.
Mrs. Chas Walborn of near Cretcher reports her seven year old son is the youngest trader in Missouri. He once traded a sheep for a twenty three year old mare and now owns a fine mule colt that cannot be beat.
The corner stone for Slater’s new Presbyterian church was laid at 2 PM on Wednesday under the Grand Lodge of Missouri. About 100 Marshall attendees heard Deputy Grand Master Prof. I. N. Evrard give the main address and Deputy Grand Orator Dr. W. H. Black deliver a talk. Masonic and church choirs provided music as the building, planned to cost $7000, advances.
A fragmented and garbled section lists subscribers and renewals including names such as Marehall Joe, Blanche McNealy, and Travis Gullivan along with unclear numeric identifiers and places like Cedar Vale Mas. The text appears to be a damaged newspaper notice of reader accounts or mail subscriptions with numerous illegible elements.
Louis McCoy, 17, died Thursday night after contact with a live electric cable near a lamp post while returning from a Chase-Lister show. Roy Reynolds and Ollie Buros were involved. coroner and doctor ruled death instantaneous. Inquest found cable near a post operated by Marshall Electric Light and Power Company caused the fatal shock. Funeral held Saturday at Ridge Park cemetery with Rev. J. Q. Partee officiating.
Rev Z T Orr spoke Wednesday about a flattering offer from the Applemon City Presbyterian church. He now serves three churches Mt Horeb Norton Roanoke and Oak Grove and says he will likely not accept. Also featuring The Great Indian Doctor as a major town attraction.
The city’s Children's Day program on Sunday June 14 at the I O O F hall drew high praise for its energy and performers. Dr J L Russell supervised with Mrs Robt Reynolds and Miss Katie Ewell aiding. Helen Bradford played piano. features included a May Pole Drill with ten girls, Daisies of the Cross sung by 16 girls, Little Rosebuds acted by four, and Willie Brooks delivering a popular recitation. The Peecher Orchestra provided selections as Rev Milton Clemens led the program with pride in the Sunday School.
John T. Herndon a prominent farmer of War Herndon received a severe kick to the stomach Tuesday morning at this place. The blow could have proved fatal but caused only painful injuries. He was knocked unconscious, soon regained consciousness, and is reported by Drs J D Jackson and D Gore to be improving.
Transfers show Geo T Mertie to Jaok Martin O sores in 32 4023 and 6 4029 4400 Com Barastito Schuyler Bar mets 1104 acres in 24 25 50 21. Michael Brown to Ja o J Brown 0 acres in 21 60 20 1 600. Micheel Brown to Wo T Brown 40 acres in 21 00 80. Mre M G C Lydden to sno sod su W feu om 1 % bd F Gc 3 to R ads W Smith loa N est Add irregular No Bay Breet.
Light committee to check street lights for adequacy. St Brisley to repair walk on West Court Street and credit audit. Sidewalks on English Avenue by Mrs Boyd and Washington by RK Campbell referred to committee. North Morgue curb from Lafayette to Jefferson requires owners notified to build within 60 days. Special sidewalk tax bills to city attorney for collection.
Jos Kiso of New Frankfort recounted a Sunday incident where Hallie 34 and Charles 5, children of Mr and Mia, drank from a dish containing fly poison. Hallie suffered severely though no longer in danger. Charles grew very ill but was not in danger of death.
National Stock Yard brief notes a busy market with strong demand for cattle. Descriptions mention 4900 cattle receipts, abundant steers, large yearling and steer lots, and prices around 4.05 per hundredweight for selected loads.
Strong demand lifts cattle futures and live cattle trade while bulk beef steers top around 6.70. Heifers and batcher moves rise with lighter quarantine supplies signaling tighter market balance. Sheep and lambs post modest gains with spring lambs near 7.25 and overall demand steady as weekly receipts total about 9,300 head. National Livestock Commission notes ongoing market firmness.
Uncalled for letters remain at the Marshall post office dated June 4 1008. If not collected within two weeks they will be rent to the dead level office. List includes Katie Oligechlroyer Sallie Roberson Mary Wright Mrs Mattie Campbell Mrs Mollie Marehall Mrs Newhouse N M Careoo Chas Farmer W S Fulterevo P L Hursod Hoy Parks J Rice and others.
Slater meteorologist A. L. Lignett reports that May and June brought rainfall totaling about what normally falls in a year. The report covers the two wet months and thanks are extended to the weather man for the data.
Hon 8 A Laseltine a democratic candidate for congress will speak at the court house tomorrow afternoon at 1 30. He seeks to unseat Hamlin the present congressman and will likely deliver sharp remarks aimed at his rival in the series of speeches.
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