Deaths in Marshall and nearby towns
Obituaries from Marshall area record the deaths of Janet Laird Campbell of Scotland via Canada at 65, and several local residents including W P Hardie of Slater, a Los Angeles transplant, a Sweet Springs youth Turner, and other community members. Details cover ages, kin, causes, funerals, and burial places across Ridge Park, Bethel, and Cow Creek cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robi. Campbell
Marshall
Janet Laird Campbell Hhence
Campbell
Scotland
Blenheim
Canada
B. M. Spotts
Frank
J. B. Campbell
Colo
May Festival Seeks Participants at Local Pumaver Event
Community organizers invite residents to join the May Festival events including crafts, music, and food stalls. Local groups, volunteers, and families are encouraged to participate in planning and on-site activities across the weekend at the town square.
New Postoffice Building Fund Moves Toward Reality
A telegram from Washington says 75 000 dollars additional to the 5 000 appropriated for a postoffice building site has passed. Only one branch of Congress has acted favorably so far. The building is assured though the site is not yet purchased.
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Washington
Postoffice
Congress
Malta Bend Youth Breaks Leg at Depot
Rubie Cook aged 15 son of Mr and Mrs A Cook of Malta Bend broke his leg at the Mo Pac depot when he slipped attempting to board a wagon. The injury occurred above his shoe top as he fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubie Cook
A. Cook
Malta Bend
Mo. Pac
Delegate from Saline Elected to National Democratic Convention
Attorney D D Duggins was chosen as a delegate from Saline County to attend the National Democratic Convention in Denver. The other delegate named is Mr Kirby of Springfield. The honor is well bestowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.D. Duggins
Denver
Kirby
Springfield
Brown and Heskett Buy Feed Barn Near City Hall
W. R. Brown and Frank Heskett purchased Harry Herndon's feed barn last Thursday near the city hall and will operate the business as Heskett & Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Brown
Frank Heskett
Harry Herndon
City Hall
Heskett & Brown
Rained Fish story from Aulgur in Herndon
A. L. Aulgur near Herndon reported a fish rain story from Sunday night, with over 100 fish found alive in his yard Monday. His wife prepared a dinner mess with the fish to verify the claim, which the editors semi skeptically accept as a local fish tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Aulgur
Herndon
St. Louis Republic
Mr. Aulgur
Robin
Big Estate Legacy Awarded To Saline County Families
A $300,000 Illinois estate legacy to Saline County residents has been awarded after a legal fight. The Crumbaugh family gains a one eleventh share, with D. T. Crumbaugh father of J. W. and Thomas Crumbaugh of Gilliam presumed to receive his portion.
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Illinois
Crumbaughs
D. T. Crumbaugh
J. W
Thomas Crumbaugh
Gilliam
Unclear historical memo notes from Marshall postoffice May 20 1606
Fragmentary item describes a memo in the Marshall post office dated May 20 1606. The text is garbled but mentions a dead letter office and an action within two miles, with references to Edna Reynolds and a judge or rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Edna Reynolds
Church Notes Preview Sunday Services at Local Congregations
Rev J E Courtner will preach for Cumberland Presbyterian at L O F ball next Sunday morning and evening due to Rev Milton Clemens absence. Ladies Missionary Society to hold a prayer meeting Sunday evening at 8. Hugh Heyes attended the Assembly. Children's Day exercises at Odell Ave Presbyterian Sunday evening. Rev J Q Partee attended the Southern Baptist convention at Hot Springs.
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J. E. Courtner
Cumberland Presbyterian
L. O. OF
Milton Clemens
Corsicana
Texas
General Assembly
Ladies Missionary Society
Hugh Heyes
Odell Ave. Presbyterian Church
J. Q. Partee
Souther Baptist Convention
Hot Springs
Whitsett to preach in Salt Springs and Malta Bend
The Rev Y W Whitsett of Kansas City Mo will preach at the Presbyterian church in Salt Springs next Sunday May 24 at 11 am and at the Presbyterian church in Malta Bend at 8 pm Everyone is cordially invited Ira W Barnett Pastor
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Y. W. Whitsett
Kansas City, Mo
Presbyterian Church
Salt Springs
Malta Bend
Ira W. Barnett
Memorial Services at Salt Springe Presbyterian Church
Special Memorial Services will be held at Salt Springe Presbyterian Church on Saturday May 30 at 2 40 p m. Special music. Everyone is invited. Ira W Barnett is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Springe Presbyterian Church
Vsited
Ira W. Barnett
Blue Lick man kills five foot rattler with ten rattles
G W Booth of Blue Lick reported yesterday he killed a five foot rattlesnake. The serpent had ten rattles and a button before it was brought down.
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G. W. Booth
Blue Lick
Circuit Court Grants Church Papers and Notes Case
The German Evangelical church at Little Rock received inecor poration papers in a suit St Joseph Piow Ca vs W H Pate on a note for 5.05 with 8 percent compound interest awarded to the plaintiff. Nick Talbot versus City of Marshall trial held but verdict not rendered. Miss Elevora Arthur versus K C St L C RE R Co granted her sland costs.
Sims King Wedding Ties Sims and Miss Hat King
Earlie Sims and Miss Hat King wed at the bride’s sister Mrs. Joe Poindexter home on Wednesday May 20 officiated by Rev. H J Steinheimer. Sims hails from near Miami while Miss King comes from Blue Lick. Attendants include Mesdames Steinheimer Roberta Poindexter and Miss Fenwick. The couple are well regarded locally.
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Sims King
Earlie Sims
Hattie King
Joe Poindexter
H. J. Steinheimer
Sims Jie
Miami
Misa King
Blue Lick
Mesdames Steinheimer
Roberta
Poindexter
Fenwick
Steinheimer
Emda
St Louis Live Stock Market Report May 20 1908
Cattle receipts 3000 with beef grades active and steady. Prime steers up to 7.25 and choice cows to 5.50. Hog trade strong with tops near 5.50. sheep receipts 4500 with natives and lambs showing weaker tones. National Live Stock list of graduates and degrees to be conferred at Marshall.
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National Stock Yards
Lil
Tenn
National Live Stock Com
Missouri Valley College Graduation Held Next Thursday
Eighteen graduates will receive diplomas at the Missouri Valley College commencement exercises next Thursday at 10 a.m. in the college auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighten
Missouri Valley College
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Optician
The
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West Side Square
Marshall, Mo
J. W. Martin
Houstonia
W. P. Hardin
Wilder
Rankin
Wyatt
Lillian
Justin
Lamke
Slater
W. P. Hardie
Bethel Church
Reet
Bethel Cemetery
Petaecs
Mar Nen
Square
Slater Bank
Charles Edward West
Los Angeles
California
Hummer
James Turner
Charles Scott
Sweet Springs
Hasel Grove
Mr. Turner
Cretcher
Mr. Scott
Mrs
Polly Graves
Col
Eastwood
Fairview Cemetery
Ethel Dotson
Steve Dotson
Cow Creek
Willie Asbury Col
Slater Monday
N. J. Williame
N. J. Willipas
Special Services
Memorial Services
Ncreuesene
Sas
Jobo D Wineland
Holden Mora
Minhell
Noodvusbo
Kan
Justue
Boyd Frederick
Okla
Edne
Cosgrove Rhodes
Seewee Slater
Sadie M Stern the Feet
Slater Arthur Aebley
Spapege Marehall Mre
Julia Massey
Maraball Earlie Simms
Marshall Hale King
Circuit Court
Galeon Buggies
Galeon
Potter Saddlery Carriage Co
St.louis
Marshall Republican
Ing
Ira M. Barnett
Helen Campbell
Berenice Clarke
Ruth Cochran
James Edward Cortner
Ralph Marshall Davis
Ewny De-Long
Cora Dickson
Ruth Dickson
Mabel Dysart
Theresa Maude England
M. V.C
Banes
Ee Lboh
Bay “Yeam
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