Local items recount Kirksville footnotes and travel
Local items note Rona McMichael returning to Kirksville and Judge J. H. Hunter visiting from Kansas City on legal business. Abiel Leonard comes home from Texas after three weeks away. Various residents report Salt Fork back in banks and others’ health or travels, including Mrs. Hawkins seeking treatment in Kansas City and Mrs. Patterson moving to Oklahoma. Train service resumes on the C and A with a rush. community events include a German sermon at the Episcopal church and visits to nearby towns.
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J. H. Hunter
Kansas City
Abiel Leonard
Texas
W. V. Weinrich
South of Town
Salt Fork
Children and Weddings Highlight First M. E. Church Day
The First M. E. Church Sunday School presented a strong program led by Miss Jessie McCormick and Mrs. Harry Roberts with Ada Bristow on organ. A couple’s wedding followed with Miss Smith of Kansas City and Mr. Coad of Grand Pass, amid elegant decor and generous gifts.
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M. E
Ed A. Mitchell
Jessie McCormick
Harry Roberts
Ada Bristow
Earl Chaffee
Fred Hightshoe
Addie Nichols
Ludwig
Leta Davis
Edwin Swith
Dallas
Miss Smith
Mia
Smith
Kansas City
Kun
Mr. Coad
H. M. Coad
Grand Pass
Saline County
Western Electric Company
Abert Barry
J. Emmett Coad
Texas
Goldie Helen Smith
Kansas
Mies Edith Ph'lgreen
Albert Barry
Isabell Morrison
Loretta Barry
The Taylor Brown Theatrical Co Opens in Marshall
The Taylor Brown Theatric al Co performed Monday at the Eagles lot, which Chase-Lister Co vacated Sunday. After initial rough nights, the troupe shows improving success with a solid current run and a quality show.
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Taylor Brown Theatrical Co
Marshall
Eagles
Chase-Lister Co
Last Saloon Closes in Marshall as Weber & Berg End Trade
The Weber and Berg saloon on the southwest corner of the square closed at mid Thursday, marking the last saloon in Marshall to shut its doors.
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Weber & Berg’s
Marshall
Sullivan Announces Re election Bid in Kiomi Race
Announcing a candidacy for re election Sullivan seeks another term in Kiomi amid a cluttered local race. The announcement signals continued focus on community issues and ongoing governance.
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P.a. Sullivan
Andidate
JR McDowell a Hopeless Paralytic Status Update
Report notes JR McDowell as hopelessly paralytic with improvement after eight months. Statement says she can sleep well and feels better. Mention references the Great Indian Doctor and his office at the Vendome Hotel.
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Vendome Hotel
Indian Doctor Helped Marshall Sufferer Recovery Promise
J R McDowell of Marshall recounts two years of paralysis and excruciating pain, sleepless nights, and mental distress. After visiting the so called great Indian Doctor and his demonstrations, the doctor treated him, he regained use of his hands, sleeps better, and feels improving. The narrative emphasizes dramatic relief and gratitude toward the Indian Doctor. River View notes add local society updates and brief movements among residents including visits and travel around Arrow Rock, Slater, and Gilliam.
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J. R. McDowell
Marshall
Mr. McDowell
Indian Doctor Inspires Hope and Despair in Marshall
In Marshall a man named Ferguson offered $200 to a local Indian Doctor to cure his wife after the physician said he could not help. Ferguson cried, calls it his last chance, and left. Nearby, William Zans, long deaf, left able to hear in a low voice after treatment, thanking the doctor before onlookers. Mrs. Drake, with pelvic pain and a weak heart, could not sleep well.
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Wm. Zans
Thomas Street
COW CREBE Harvest Troubles and Local News
Weather delays harvest for farmers as wet conditions persist. Mrs. A. H. Yates is ill this week. Griffitt child recovering from scalding injury. John Duckworth and family visited A. C. Moody’s near Marshall. Martha Reynolds and Josie visited Mrs. Grifitt. Mrs. Lee Moody returned home from Rich Hill. John Grifitt broke a trip to Crearville. Deck Nichole passed through town.
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A. H. Yates
J. BR. Griffitt
John Duckworth
A. C. Moody
Marshall
Martha Reynolds
Josie
John Grifitt
Lee Moody
Homefolke
Rich Hill
Crearville
Deck Nichole
Ice Supply For Gale D. J. Dickson Sons Bla zer
Ice for Gale D J Dickson and Son of Bla zer are ready to supply the public with ice from the block up. Cull at ice frezes Mv tm to.
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D. J. Dickson & Son
Blazer
Cheap Millinery Deals And Local Moves
Miss Mabel Smith of Marshall offers railroad fare up to twenty miles for customers with a five dollar bill and slashes prices. Miss Mamie Madorie returns to Kansas City after extended visit with Azzo Potter's family. O. H. Madore and wife stay longer. Mrs A J Hendren and children Lois and James of Rocheport Boone county return home after two weeks with relatives near Cretcher. Hendren, once Miss Cora Smith, notes Saline county as birthplace and fondly recalls local friends while praising health improvement.
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John F. Neff
Crearville
Slater
E. M. Wright
Lottie Stewart
Ohio
Illinois
Hiram Winning
Saline
Fresno
Cal
E.G. Wheeler
Blazer
M. C.chaffee
The
Plains
Ben L. Mee Roberts
Mr. Chaffee
Mabel Smith
Marshall
Mamie Madorie
Kansas City
Azzo Potter
O. H
Madore
A. J. Hendren
Lois
James
Rocheport
Boone County
John Masters
Cretcher
Hendren
Coral Smith
Saline County
Alma Ball Team Seeks Rematch After Narrow Losses
Alma defeats Blackburn on June 18 to go three of four in the series, despite a June 16 loss and prior wins. Alma challenges Blackburn to a rematch on neutral grounds with a $25 side bet. On June 20 Alma beat Corder 8 to 7 west of Cord er.
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Alma
Blackburn
Corder
Harvest hampered by rain and dull corn prospects
Rain slows harvest and dulls corn yields in the area. Local residents shop on Sweet Saturday and socialize with friends from Blackburn Mina to New Home. Mrs. Joe Genuckie, formerly of the locality, died June 17 after weeks of illness, leaving a husband and adopted daughter, Mrs. Henry Gherkin, with many friends offering sympathy. Menegali Brothers bought a Deering mower Tuesday, as H. Pinkepank from Sweet Springs installed it.
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Will Harris
Blackburn
Mina Bessie Knott
New Home
Grace Larue
Joe Genuckie
Concordia
Henry Gherkin
Menegali Brothers
Deering Bader
H. Pinkepank
Sweet Springs
Roosters Market and pasture sale notice
Marshall June 26, 1608 local notice lists a corrected entry for Swit & Co. pasture grazing for a limited number of cows with good grass and water located 3 miles north of town. Seller M. L. Boerros.
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Roosters
Market Marshall
Sen We Swit & Co
M. L. Boerros
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State Express
Mt. Louie
Ise Reber
Cane
Pda Oo
Missouri Pacific BY
Love
Rona McMichael
Kirksville
J. R. Hall
C. E. Nuegelio
West of Town
Fred Poister
Fred Hager
Little Rock
B. H. Hawkins
Punton
J. W. Burroughs
New Franklin
J. W. Wayland
Gore
Manuel Wittrup
Elizabeth Patterson
Okmulgee
Oklo
John F. Patterson
Ernst Runge
Episcopal Church Text
Ed. Lowenstein
Waverly
Mary Adelle Wantuck
White House
Dr. Prices
Tb Star
Columbia River
Taylor’s
M. E. Church
Coad-Smith
River View
Robert King
Gus Kruger
Will Kammeyer
Arrow Rock
Walter Kammeyer
Dr. Sharp
Frank Leimkubler
Dan Ebler
Frank Hoener
Ray Johnson
Gilliam
G. W. Deer
Lucius Field
Harvey Johnson
Neff
Kowa Giger
L M. Cott
Harry Johnson
Lillian Hensck
Lalete Lawless
Hotel Saline
Messrs
E. A. Leisure
Edwin Rector
Akerbauer
Mr. Seabright
Fred Peuster
St. Louis
Frank Brockway
J. A. Gibson
T. J. Stivers
J. P. Neff
Jess Hensick
Frank Davie
Joe H. Auer
Line Groves Cattle King
Joe King
Orson King
Iee
Beogeeras
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