Cut His Throat James Piper Attempted Death
James W. Piper a south town stock man attempted to cut his throat with a pocket knife while returning from Omaha on Saturday night just before the Hummer reached Odessa He made two deep cuts one severing the wind pipe He was disarmed by a porter and taken to Odessa for medical care Later he was brought to Marshall and was said to be resting and improving Piper has drank heavily for some time and family troubles are noted He is guarded by two attendants and may be sent to an asylum when able to travel.
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Omaha
Odessa
James W. Piper
Marshall
Piper
Church Notes and Pastoral Changes in Local Churches
Rev. F A Joseph of Trinity Episcopal resigns for health. to settle in Iowa. He served Marshall church three years. Presiding Elder W F Jones preached at First M E and may send a new pastor by June 1. Edgar Gottschemer of St Louis spoke at union service of First and Odell Ave Presbyterians. Rev W W Stoddart of Fulton to preach at First Presbyterian next Sunday. No preaching at First M E for a few weeks. Sunday school 9:45 each Sunday. prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7:30. Gottschemer believes Malta Bend a good mission field after speaking there recently. He noted a man asked why he carries Webster's dictionary with his Bible.
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F. A. Joseph
Trinity Episcopal Church
Iowa
Marshall Church
W. F. Jones
M. E
Edgar Gottediemer
St. Louis
Missouri Christian Endeavor
Edgar Gottschemer
St. Louisa
Christian Church
Malta Bend
Au Missionary
Infant Son of May Family Dies in Slater
An infant son of Mr and Mrs G C May of Slater died Monday morning and was laid to rest Tuesday in Slater city cemetery. A daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Napper of Marshall died Monday at 6 30 pm of consumption aged 26 years and 5 months. Her remains were laid to rest at 2 pm Tuesday after services by Rev Reyes at Fairview cemetery.
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G. C. May
Slater
Slater City
Col
Henry Napper
Marshall
Reyes
Fairview Cemetery
Elk Lick man found dead in Nelson room
David Jacobs of Elk Lick was found dead in a room at Nelson one day last week. Coroner Scratchfield ruled death from natural causes due to very poor health.
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David Jacobs
Elk Lick
Nelson
Scratchfield
Grand Pass visit boosts Malta Bend editor’s followers
The editor T. Wil an, from Malta Bend, spent a day at Grand Pass with locals, noting generous hospitality and a surge of new subscribers. He reports prosperity, and Fritz Biesemeyer’s farm is busy with a large new house and barn under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Wilan
Malta Bend
Grand Pass
Fritz Biesemeyer
Dragged to Death of 11 Year Old Boy
Ernest Kennedy's 11 year old son Clancy Kennedy died after being dragged by a cow tied to his body. While guiding Judge B. J. Crear's cow home last Thursday evening a rope tied to the animal caught, dogs spooked the cow, and it dragged the boy about a quarter mile in the town east. He suffered head injuries and brain concussion, dying Wednesday evening after lasting injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clancy Kennedy
Ernest Kennedy
B. J. Crear
Heavy Frost Hits Orchard Areas Wednesday Night
A heavy frost swept the region Wednesday night causing likely damage to fruit and early vegetables though some fruit may be saved. A. J. Odell of the southeast area reported a quarter inch of ice at his place yesterday morning.
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A. J. Odell
Marshall concert band to perform Thursday evenings
Beginning next Thursday the Marshall concert band will present Thursday evening concerts starting May 17, 1908 at 6 pm. The program includes New York Infantry march, Potpourri O Fair Dove O Fond Dove, Ochleppegrell 3 Barltope, Solo Warriors Dream by McCosh and Brooks, Bilderbrand Soldat, Palm Garden Rag by Huffer, Victory Commandery by Jones, The Merry Widow by Frane Lebar, Daughters of Love Waltz by Bennet, and finale Dizie.
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Marshall
Yeen Thoreday
New York Infantry
Colline
Ochleppegrell
McCosh
Brooks Bilderbrand
Soldat
Palm Garden
Huffer
Victory Commandery
Jones
Frane Lebar
Daughters of Love
Bennet
Death of James Drummonds Shocks West Glasgow Friends
Friends of James Drummonds of West Glasgow learn of his sad and sudden death last Thursday. See Saline Valley items.
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James Drummonds
West Glasgow
Woman Thrown From Buggy Near Napton
Mrs E J Steele of Napton was thrown from a buggy when a bad rut caused Mason Elgin her grandson to lose control near Harvey McMahon's place. Mrs Steele was unconscious and later cared for by Dr Flawless at McMahan's. she was resting well after the incident.
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Marshall
E. J. Steele
Napton
Harvey McMahon
Mason Elgin
AmEx to Take Over Marshall Office at Midnight
N C Bishop announced the U and Ex presa Co would retire in Marshall at midnight last night and the American Express Co would succeed it. Bishop will remain manager of the Marshall office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. Bishop
U. & Expresa Co
Marshall
American Express Co
Bishop
Wa Kellett Dead At Mt Leon In Late Night Notice
Wa Kellett, an old and prominent resident of Mt Leon, died last night. The death of the longtime figure was reported by local authorities. Further details were not immediately available.
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Kellett
Painful Accident and Old Uncle Alex Crosby Mules
A letter from Nelson dated April 27 1908 recounts Uncle Alex Crosby raising two mules now aged about 20 and 31 with proof from J C Sappington. It also describes a serious accident to the writer’s 13 year old son George struck by a galvanized wire hook at 7 am tearing the throat area and requiring 12 stitches. the wound is healing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Republican
Alex Crosby
Alex
J.C. Sappington
George
Dunleavy and Brandecker Wed in Catholic Ceremony
Frank Dunleavy and Miss Mamie Brandecker, both of this city, were married at the Catholic church Wednesday morning by Father O'Neil. The groom, a longtime employee of B. F. Naylor's Furniture Co, and the bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jobo Brandecker, will establish a home on West Arrow Street after a brief wedding trip to Chillicothe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dunleavy
Mamie Brandecker
Father O'Neil
B. F
Stella Maupin Weds Duncan Maupin At College Addition Home
Miss Stella Maupin married Duncan Maupin at the home of Mrs Lulu Sutherlin in College addition on April 12. Rev J E Abbott officiated. Mrs Sutherlin, long a county schoolteacher, described the bride as a fine Christian girl and future helpmate to her husband. The couple will reside on a farm.
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Agnet
Lulu Sutherlin
College Addition
Miss Stella
Duncan Maupin
Cretcher
J. E. Abbott
Sutherlin
Keenan Kennedy Wedding in Shackleford
One of the era’s prominent weddings occurred in Shackleford on Wednesday morning as Robert E. Keenan formerly of Saline county and now residing in Detroit wed Miss Elles R Kennedy daughter of Mrs. Margaret Kennedy. The couple left that afternoon for their Detroit home amid broad wedding congratulations.
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Shackleford
Robert E. Keenan
Saline County
Detroit
Elles R Kennedy
Margaret Kennedy
J Keith Goodwin and Lillian Tucker Irvine Wed at Home
J Keith Goodwin and Miss Lillian Tucker Irvine were married at the bride's home near Fairville on Tuesday, with Rev. J E Abbott officiating. Both are popular young people with many friends wishing them happiness and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Keith Goodwin
Lillian Tucker Irvine
Fairville
J. E. Abbott
Carpet sale at Geo N Hanson's Carpet House
Carpets priced at 16c 19c 26c and 3c to 59c per yard offered by Geo N Hanson's exclusive Carpet and Wall Paper House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. N. Hanson
Monday Club elects officers and lists delegates
The Monday Club held its last winter meeting and elected officers for the coming year. Mrs. G S Llardin was re elected president Mary Dysart vice president Mrs S W Armentrout secretary and Mrs M Hagedorn treasurer Delegates to the Boston convention next month include Mrs J P Huston and Mrs Vv Hof Mr R L Shepherd and Mrs D P Manning alternates Mrs P LL Rea is state delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. 5. Llardin
Mias
Mary Dysart
M. Hagedorn
Boston
J. P. Huston
Vv. V. Hof
R. L Shepherd
D. PF. Manning
P. LL Rea
Police Court fines for gambling and vagrancy in city
On Monday Judge Duggins fined Bus Calder Steve Burns and Harrison Wills 25 dollars and Will Every 350 for gambling on Third Street. Chas Whitney, also colored, was fined 25 dollars for vagrancy. J A Peek faces Monday trial on discharging firearms in city limits after firing at Williams dog from his auto.
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Duggins
Calder
Steve Burns
Harrison Wills
Third Street
Chas. Whitney
J. A. Peek
Williams Dog
Uncalled for Letters Remakning in Marshall Post Office
Uncalled for letters listed for Marshall postal district include Sallie Finley Sue Ingram Hannah Smith N M Whit Thos Fisher Robert Henkel Lim Moore J H Porter B P Smith Roy Talbow M T Chastain P M. Letters will be sent April 20 1908 if not claimed within two weeks at the dead letter office.
Corrected market notes and poultry tips from Marshall
Local market notes from Marshall April 31 1008 discuss corrected ewe prices and wheat values weekly by Kea and Mage Milling Co. The piece advises shelter for chicks, hand raising ducklings, April May hatched birds needing no heat, a night box indoors, and using tobacco dust and ashes to combat mites. It notes hens as profitable, with potential returns of about 60 dollars per mature batch.
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Swift & Co
Hutter
Shcoweraeehinesce
Satbihyvescses
Aight End
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W. W. Stoddart
Fulton
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West Side Square
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Dora Napper
Jobo H Stipes
Mareball
Josie A Swisher
Henry Gabb
Mary F Brandecker
Eben Nee Marshal
Robert L Bayale
Mareball Retta M Gresnabaun
Mian
Everett Buckner
Miami
Reva Blakey
Ello
Dunleavy-Brandecker
Maupin-Sutherlin
Goodwin-Irvine
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