Death and inquest in Marshall over morphine overdose
Larkin Robb of Marshall, known locally as a quiet, nearly blind man living alone, was found unconscious on South Jefferson Avenue. Despite medical intervention, he died from an overdose of morphine as neighbors recall hearing moaning the previous day. An inquest returned a verdict of death from unknown causes. Ellen and Sappington handled his remains. Robb had lived in Marshall a year, with six children scattered in the county.
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Larkin Robb
Thin City
South Jefferson Avenue
B. M. Spotte
Dr. Hardin
Sappington
James Campbell
Charles Irvine
Bruce Garrard
George Brown
J. K. Spangler
Lake Mollict
Marshall
Howard County
Yates
Ile
Wednesday Evening Services with Rev. Robert L. Shepherd
A large crowd gathered at the tent Wednesday evening for music and a sermon by Rev. Robert L. Shepherd, recently pastor of the Sedalia church. He will teach history and elocution at Missouri Valley next year. His sermon from Isaiah urged personal responsibility in Christ’s work, with scriptural examples. He spoke effectively, earning deep attention from listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Shepherd
Sedalia
Missouri Valley
Shepherd
Revival Meeting at Christian Church this Sunday
Sunday revival meeting at the Christian church Sunday morning June 20 features 15 teachers offering methods to involve non attending families in better child development. A brief sermon by the pastor precedes communion. all are urged to attend with children and bring them ready for participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Werelock
J. A. Gordon
Whanton
Poisoned dog spurs couple runaway from Marshall
Poison d Trem Fred J Darling and wife left Marshall with their dog claiming hostile reception by her family and alleging the dog was poisoned. A dispatch from June 20 at Wilkesbarre, Ma. is cited as explanation, hinting at trouble brewing for the pair amid local strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Darling
Marshall
Poy Stow
Wilkesbarre
Amys
Guests Enjoy Gathering at Laura Orear's Country Home
A Tuesday evening outing by the Q. Glob at Orearville club to Laura Orear's country home featured a lawn reception with tea and punch, a dining luncheon, and an elegant menu. Attending guests included Lucile Merriwether Tennessee Ettelle Dawes Slater Ona Dyer Kansas City, and gentlemen Hubert Mauden Clyde Melhride Abner Gore Warren Colvert and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Orear
Orearville
LauraQrear
Minnie
Missi Lucile Merriwether
Tennestee
Eatelle Dawes
Slater
Ona Dyer
Kansas City
Hubert Mauden
Clyde MelHride
Abner Gore
Warren Colvert
Devere Jackson
OK Greelao
Minor Cooper
Laonant van Dyke
Harry Wilson
Ralph Doggins
Charles Chapline
Mawhesl at Fairville Musical Evening Hosted by Miss Brown
A Tuesday evening at a home near Fairville featured Mawhesl music organized by Miss Katherine Brown. The event was praised as enjoyable with a strong performance from participants. Attendees from Marshall included Hallie Ross Nancie Irvine Edith Mitchell Mr Helburen John Skelton Luther Tucker and sister Mise Flay.
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Katherine Brown
Fairville
Miss Brown
Marshall
Hallie Ross
Nancie Irvine
Edith Mitchell
Mr. Helburen
John Skelton
Luther Tucker
Mise Flay
Nelson Shuman and Neich Marry in St Louis Nuptials
Pauline Shuman daughter of L Shuman and Mr J Albert Neich wed at 217 Newstead Ave St Louis Mo on a Saturday in June The ceremony conducted by Dr Sule drew a large fashionable gathering A refined dinner followed Roses ferns and palms decorated the dining room The couple boarded morning train to Quincy Ill to visit groom's parents and will reside with bride's father upon return
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Pauline Shuman
L. Shuman
J. Albert Neich
Newstead Avenue
St. Januis
Sule
Marshall
New York
Nelseh
Quincy
St. Lowis
Prpcan
Wisliow
Salt Springs News From The Wheat Harvest
Farmers finish cutting wheat as Mrs H D Chamberlain left town on a visit. A company plans to sink a shaft at Salt Springs. A social gathering is set for Sunday evening. Orr family returns from Canada and Pan-American trip. Justice Welke slowly recovers. Hot dry weather harms corn. Annie Brown and Lou Orr visit Jennie Gallo. The crop is heavy and being harvested.
Telephone Congratulations from Across the Line
Mrs Angela Ordway graduates from St Saviors Academy and received a long distance congratulations call from her aunt Mrs McAfee in Portland Oregon. The five minute talk required hours to complete the connection.
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Angela Ordway
St. Saviors Academy
McAfee
Portland
Oregon
Magician of Miami Jo Mullins Visits Home Farm
Jo Mullins of Miami township came to town last Tuesday from Glasgow where he attended Pritchett College commencement. A youthful farmer with a large family, Mullins is famed as the "Magician of Miami." He believes country schools shortchange his children, none of whom attend public school. his oldest daughter, ten, has learned Latin and many farm-taught studies.
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Jo Mullins
Miami Township
Glasgow
Pritchett College
Tio
Alsa
Miami
Tfven
Slater Huetler
Warmest Week Yet Across Columbia Men Area Drought Devastates Crops
The week ended June 25 2001 was the warmest of the season with highs near 100 degrees across central and southern counties. Showers were scarce south of northern counties, intensifying drought. corn and oats suffer in many areas while some central and southern counties report better crop progress. Severe drought and chinch bug damage affect several southern counties. northern counties see some pasture and meadow improvement but overall outlook remains discouraging.
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Columbia
Men
Smany Pelate
Bax
Crop Conditions Report From Missouri Counties
The general condition of oats and meadows shows distress from scarce pasturage and water. Wheat cutting is near complete in the south, central nearly done, and underway in the north. Yields may be best in years in some locales. Cotton in the southeast is progressing well and blooming but needs rain. In Pemiscot stand not good. Taney crop suffers for rain. Melons thrive in Dunklin. Some tobacco set in Pitman doing well. Early potatoes promising in some districts. peaches and blackberries deteriorating. A. J. Hackett, Section Director.
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Pemiscot
Taney
Dunklin
Pitnam
A. J. Hackett
Low Rate Excursions All Summer Via Burlington Route
Burlington Route offers the lowest excursion rates of all time for summer travel. Destinations include Colorado Utah Black Hills and homeseekers trips to the West Northwest. Also very low round trip rates to Buffalo Exposition Seashore Adirondacks Canada Michigan Lakes Mackinac. Daily excursions east to Buffalo Expo Seashore and cool Lake Superior region. California excursions weekly from St Louis and Kansas City. Write for rules and circulars. I J Bicker I W Wakely G P A S20 Main St Kansas City Mo Lacie Howland Ellery General Manager mt. Tanuls Mo.
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Burlington
Colorado
Utah
Black Thills
Whale
Buffalo Exposition
Seashore
Adirondacks
Canada
Michigan Lakes
Mackiona
Hoe Lake
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Lake Superior
Hurlington
California
St. Louia
Kansas
St. Joseph
I. J. Bicker
I. W. Wakely
TPA
Gen. Pas
Kansas City
SB. Lacie
Howand Ellicrt
Cieneral
Mt. Tanuls
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Jennie T
Thomas Samuels
Astinge
Samuels
Darling
Mawhesl
Nelsoh-Shuman
Salt Springs
8. D. Chamberlain
Thoraday
Salt Speloge
A. Orr
Aliee
Annie Brown
Misa Lou Orr
Jennie Galloway
Olimaw and Drop Bulletin
Reotheer
Zara Ok
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