Train Kills Former County Resident at C A Depot
The mid day passenger train at the C A depot struck W S Goff as he crossed near West Boyd Street. The 40 year old bachelor from Ozark county was on a visit to his sister Mrs Hendry Hinton when the accident occurred. His head and foot were severed and his body taken for inquest. Funeral services followed at his sister's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Goff
Johannesburg
California
Hendry Hinton
Mr. Hinton
West Boyd St
Scratchfield
Goff
Sweet Spring
Shenandoah
Iowa
Ozark County
Horse vanishes after crash near east Marais square
W C Allen of east Marais reports a horse bolted near the southwest corner of the square at 1 30 p m causing a bicycle rider to be knocked down but not injured The horse was stopped several blocks away with no damage reported in this downtown mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Allen
East Marais
Lafayette
Rider Roy Scott Injured After Fall From Bucking Horse
Roy Scott fell from a horse on West Washington Saturday morning when the animal became frightened. He sustained injuries described as temporarily painful but not serious, with prompt medical attention reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Scott
West Washington
Death by own action shocks Saline community
Col William Piper aged about 75, a respected Saline citizen, shot himself at his daughter Mrs John Adams home on East North Street after a long illness and family troubles. He left a remark about his woes shortly before his death. Funeral services were held at his daughter’s house and burial followed at Ridge Park cemetery with many floral offerings. Survivors include three sons Mort, James, and Chas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Wm. Piper
John Adams
East North Street
James
Nevada
Mort Piper
Mr. Piper
Piper
Saline
Mort
Chas
Marsehall
John R. Hull
H. G. Allen
Robin Sandidge
D. D. Duggins
Maj. Geo. Lankford
W. P. Dickson
Piper Residence Fire Near Sedalia Road Burned Saturday
A residence owned by James M Piper, located several miles south of Marsh alon Sedalia road, burned Saturday around 3 am. Avon Gaines discovered the fire, starting in the kitchen and spreading to the roof. The occupants could not extinguish it, saving only a few pieces of furniture. total loss unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Piper
Marshal
Sedalia Road
Avon
Five Generations of Dennis Family Noted in Obituary Line
A five generation lineage published from St. Louis lists Mrs Martha Williams 96, Mrs A A York 64, Mrs G B Lasley 47, Mrs Florence Dennis 22, and infant Raymond H Dennis 4 months, all linked to 4830 N Broadway and Blue Lick. The relatives span great great grandmother to infant, reflecting a family milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Williams
N. Broadway
St. Louis
A. A. York
G. B. Lasley
Blue Lick
Florence Dennis
Raymond H. Dennis
Floor Gives Way In Store Warehouse Collapse
A floor in a south side square store owned by Mrs EB Althouse and used by Bagnell and Montague as a warehouse sank Friday night under load. Sugar and other groceries spilled into a central mass, with over 10000 dollars of sugar alone in the room. Three carloads had been received recently, and the noise traveled a block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. Althouse
Bagnell & Montague
Saline Democrats Convene Delegates to State Convention
Saline county Democrats held township meetings and a Monday delegate convention in Marshall to elect delegates for Jefferson City on May 20 1908. Judge John A Rich temporary chair S J Wheeler secretary, credentials committee reported delegates from Marshall Liberty Arrow Rock Grand Pass Elmwood Clay Salt Fork and others with A F Rector named permanent chairman and P D Campbell secretary.
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Saline
Marshall
Jefferson City
John A. Rich
S.J. Wheeler
Blackwater
Credentia S
Order of Business
Marshall Township
D. C
Swisher
J. L. Yeagle
C. D. Newton
BE. R. Pemberton
J. K. Phillips
P. L. Neville
Wm Harrison
Winslow
S. T. Hunter
J. B. Prior
Marcellus Gouldila
J. J. Minwhell
W. KK Scott
Miemi
C. H. Hitchboron
Sam Howard Proxy
Jas McKinney
G D Swinney
A A Hill
Rebt. Land
Joe Lineberry
J A Rich Prozy
Luther Gilliam
W A Gwinn
Howard Ford
Jas D Reid
Arrow Rock
O C Brown
Frank Lawless
Shelton Abney
Chas. Rucker Proxy
Bernard Staples
Geo. McLean
Will Eichman
M S McGuire
Grand Pass
Hugh White
E E Fencer
Jeter
R Brown
Jou N Cochran
Elmwood
Kolthly
Joe Baill
S Smith
C J Blackburn
Clay
Joe A Johnson
Joe H Auer
Joe Cott
Jesse Bensick
Salt Fork
W L Abacey
le Pond
Joe Banks
Jack Goggn
VC Beatty
Louis Grother
Committee On
A. F. Rector
P. D. Campbell
Secretar
Trip to Cuba by Two Farmers and Their Wives
Charley Niemeier of near Hardeman and Levi Smith of near Nelson plan a Southern trip starting tomorrow with their wives. They will visit Cuba and Texas points. Both are well to do farmers living for the pleasures such a journey affords. Niemeier paid for his last trip with hogs but may opt for the wheat route this time after selling his wheat at a good price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Niemeier
Hardeman
Levi Smith
Nelson
Cuba
Texas
Double Death in Arrow Rock Couple Passes Within Days
Mrs. Sadie Edwards Marlow of Arrow Rock died at home in Sedan Kansas on April 20 after a ten day illness. Her husband Mr. Fred Marlow, who had returned from Oklahoma sick, died April 23. They were married last September and were well known and respected in Arrow Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrow Rock
Fred Marlow
Sadie Edwards
Sedan
Kansas
Oklahoma
Marlow
Salt Springs woman sells 11 spring chickens
Mrs. Thos. Overly and her son Herbert visited on Saturday and she sold 11 spring chickens weighing 2% pounds each at 50 cents per bird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Overly
Salt Springs
Herbert
Reverend McClanahan to Preach in Mt Leonard Churches
Rev G W McClanahan from Kansas City will move to Mt Leonard on June 1. He will preach at the Baptist church on the 24th and 4th Sundays and at Fish Creek church on the 1st and 3rd Sundays. He and Rev M M Smith will begin a revival moving in Mt Leonard on the first Sunday in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. McClanahan
Kansas City
Mt. Leonard
Baptist Church
Fish Creek Church
M. M. Smith
Resolutions Favor Bryno for President at State Meeting
The committee instructed delegates to vote for Wm. J. Bryno for president while endorsing Democratic governors from the party’s post Civil War return through the current incumbent Joseph W. Polk. Independent newspapers were criticized as a group. D. D. Duggins was endorsed as district delegate to the national convention. Committee reports were approved and several candidates for state officers spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Polk
DD. D. Duggins
Brookman Mule Team Runaway Injures Woman
Mr and Mrs Jas Brookman of east of Gilliam had their mule team bolt near Rosenthal's meat market while a boy held the horses bicycle. Mrs Brookman was thrown and carried to Maneke's confectionery where Dr Howard treated her for a broken shoulder bones. She was reported improving Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thile
Slater
Nlo'vlock
Jas. Brookman
East of Gilliam
Rosenthal
Brookman
Maneke
Howard
Sunday Runaway Injures two in College Addition area
About six o'clock Sunday evening M F Tabler with Misses Riva Haynie and Eva Scheid drove near the square when their horse bolted onto the courthouse lawn. Miss Scheid escaped unharmed while Miss Haynie broke an arm and both women were thrown from the buggy after wheels struck curbing and trees. They were taken to Robertson and Barnhill's livery. The horse then fled toward Sam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F.tabler
Riva Haynie
Eva Scheid
College Addition
Court House
Miss Scheid
Robertson & Barnhill
Mise Haynie
Sam
Eagles Carnival Arranged for Marshall May Week
The Marshall Eagles announce a carnival to be held May 25 to 30 with Lachman Loos Carnival Co. The event features eight high class attractions, three free shows, and a 2500 strong staff. Shows will be on the Eagles grounds north of the lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Eagles
Lachman Loos Carnival Co
Marshall
Eagles
Vane Barn Rig Damaged In Incident
A rig at Vane Barn was badly damaged and Dr. Harrison attended to injuries of Miss Haynie. Emergency responders secured the scene as repairs were arranged and medical care provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vane
Dogs Kill Twelve Sheep in College Addition
M. E. Tribble reports that dogs from east Marshall killed twelve of his sheep Sunday. He notes dogs have caused runaways recently and are becoming offensive. urges city authorities to check them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Tribble
College Addition
East Marshall
Slater Finds New Revenue After Saloon Shutdown
City Marshal Butts raided a crap game in an empty freight car Sunday at 5 p m and arrested 21 boys aged 10 to 15. Monday afternoon they were paying bets from 5 70 to 7 20 each, one boy claiming a $1500 win. Names withheld as boys seek Republican subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slater
Butts
Nes
Republican
Blue Lick residents shop in town Saturday
Mrs. Will Dennis of Blue Lick and her daughter Mrs. Jasper Holden with her husband traveled east of Marshall to a town Saturday for shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Dennis
Blue Lick
Jasper Holden
East of Marshall
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William Piper
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