Local Residents Attend Events and Visits Across County
County residents and visitors are noted in a string of social items. Mr and Mrs Geo Wright and son Albert conducted county seat business Thursday. Mrs Willie Spencer traveled from Kansas City to visit relatives. Several families, including the Hughes, Scriviner, Ousterhout, and Lynch, shopped and attended school events in Marshall. Mrs J S Howard and Virginia visited her mother. Wm Hagby and family moved to Backburn. Lucile Becraft visited E P Grimes’s family. Mrs Frank Casey Bailes and Featherston joined Missionary Society activities. E P Grimes’s daughter Estelle and Mrs E Grimes traveled to Kansas City and Lee Summit. Minnie Hockensmith visited Odessa. George Terrel and wife of Elmwood announced the arrival of a daughter Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo, Wright
Albert
Willie Spencer
Kansas City
L. Hughes
D. Scriviner
Marshall
Cora Ousterhout
Gertrude Lynch
Marshall High School
Elizabeth Walton
Roanoke
Will Bagby
Flyoan
Shackleford
Phil. Keller
Howard
Virginia
C. J. Oquest
Wm. Hagby
Backburn
Lucile Becraft
E. P. Grimes
Frank Casey
Fletcher's White Sale Opens Wednesday June 3
Fletcher announces a White Sale on Wednesday June 3 featuring white wash dress goods table linens napkins and towels at a twenty percent discount. The event highlights savings on essential household textiles and invites shoppers to explore the selection.
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Fletcher
Local social notes from Little Rock area
Charls Oberkrom and wife visited Ebler Bros on Sunday. John Weiher and wife called in Little Rock on Saturday. T M Epler and Frank Liemkuhler were Marshall callers Saturday. Mr Lynch of Slater, visiting on Monday, spoke for Saline County superintendent. Lynch is a teacher at Slater and well recommended. Dr Scurp and Henry Bierbaum were Gilliam visitors Monday. J H Detmer returns home from Ft Wayne Ind after a week away. Sam Davin suffered a broken whiskey bottle to the head, Dr Sharp treated him and he is recovering. Dysart spectator near the bell game received a foul ball in the eye Capk Richardson of Gilliam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Oberkrom
Ebler Bros
John Weiher
Little Rock
T. M. Epler
Frank Liemkuhler
Marshall
Mr. Lynch
Slater
Saline County
Lynch
Dr. Scurp
Henry Bierbaum
Gilliam
J. H. Detmer
Ft. Wayne
Indiana
Sam Davin
Dr. Sharp
Dysart
Watchien
Items of Interest at York Hachel Produce
We shipped another car of eggs this week total six cars this year prices held at 134c today. Geo Hatton of our Produce Department returned from New York today his seventh poultry car this year. We offer good bar grains and pay day for hens. A car load of Oyster Shell arrived this week. We are the car lot store of Central Missouri and note Pettis County customers trading with us. Fruit crop prospects look up. We have fruit jars and tin cans in stock. Our sales rise and we back our merchandise with top prices for produce.
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Geo. Hatton
New York
Missouri
Pettis County
Glasgow versus Ebler Bros Reds in a 3 3 tie at Little Rock
Sunday at Little Rock saw Glasgow baseball nine play the Ebler Bros Reds. Through eight innings Stol led 3 0 before Glasgow tied it at 3. They played thirteen innings with no further scoring. Local fans welcomed the teams and several Little Rock youths rode the Ringo to Glasgow on Saturday. Church was held at Concord by Rev Roodhouse of Roodhouse Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
T. M. Ebler
Marshall
Dan Ehbler
William
Glasgow Baseball
Stevens
Ebler Bros. Reds
Glasgow
Concord
Roodhouse
Roodhouse, Ill
Sunday Excursions Resumed for Altos to Kansas City
Sunday May 15th and every Sunday thereafter the Altos will sell tickets to Kansas City and return for 01.50 limited to rate of sale. Intermediate station rates in proportion. Good going and returning only on Slater Accommodation OBE Hawthorpe agent.
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Altos
Tlakete
Kansas City
Ion
Slater
O BE
Hawthorpe
Local notices from Marshall and surroundings
Tom Johnson sold 200 head of hogs to Dick Hardy on Tuesday in Marshall. Rev. Orrison will preach at Christian Union church on Sunday May dlst. Do not forget service at Hazell Grove cemetery on Decoration Day Saturday May 30. Carnival in Marshall is drawing little crowd this week. Bri N Taylor and J M Henley visited Marshall Saturday for politics and business. Everett McMahan got a telephone message Monday from Slater about his brother’s baby’s death.
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Tom Johnson
Dick Hardy
Marshall
Orrison
Christian Union Church
Sune
Hazell Grove
Decoration
Bri. N. Taylor
J. M. Henley
Everett McMahan
Slater
Strawberry Social Planned for Christian Endeavor Society
Charley Elliott traveled from Cooper county. A strawberry social will be held Saturday evening June 6 at Henry Schmidt's residence to raise funds for the Christian Endeavor Society. Everyone is invited. W A Hill has not been seen around Hern don recently and is expected to be laying by his corn crop.
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Charley Elliott
Cooper County
Henry Schmidt
Christian Endeavor Society
W. A. Hill
Herndon
White Sale At Fletcher Store June 3
French lawn chiffon organdies and Persian lawns in white wash goods go on sale at W. H. Fletcher's. Big discounts offered Wednesday June 3 with 20 percent off all white goods.
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W. H. Fletcher
Nomination Petitions Due By June 2 for County Posts
Persons circulating nominating petitions and those seeking county and township offices must file petitions with the secretary of state and declarations with the county clerk by June 2. Blank declarations are available at the county clerk’s office. Milton Alison, Chairman Ex. Com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Milton Alison
Inside Decorators Offer Painting and Rugs Specials
We are prepared to give you estimate on all kinds of papering or painting. Interior decoration and floor paint a specialty. O W Johnston offers Rugs 9x12 from 4.29 to 25.00 and Lace Curtains from 0.39 to 8.00.
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O.W. Johnston
Uncalled For Letters at Maraball Post Office May 27 1908
Unclaimed mail listed for two weeks to be sent to dead letter office includes names Miseos Mollie Filloger Emma Jones Rosie Johnson Rebscos Taylor Moesdames A B Gran Grace McPherson Mollie Smith Mr Gail Gordon R A Heath W F Hiltop John Marshall Marion Mitchner Jessie O Phelps Eugene Mobi son 8 P Smith Jimmie Stevens M T Chastain P M
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Miseos
Mollie Filloger
Emma Jones
Rosie Johnson
Rebscos Taylor
Moesdames
A. B. Gran
Grace McPherson
Mollie Smith
Gail Gordon
R A Heath
W F Hiltop
John Marshall
Marion Mitchner
Jessie O Phelps
Eugene Mobison
P Smith
Jimmie Stevens
M. T. Chastain
P. M
Discount on linens at Fletcher's on June 3
India Linen Persian Lawns Nainsooks Dimities Linens Napkins and Towels offered at 20 percent off in the big White Sale at W. H. Fletcher’s on Wednesday June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Fletcher
Real Estate Transfers Across Multiple Parcels and Parties
A condensed list shows numerous property transfers and parcels in Marshall area deeds. Names include Carroll, Weber Brow, Fincher, Hagan, Smith, Davenport, Lineberry, Olson, Howard, Leach, Chappell, Renno, Edwards, Kuho, Prior, Markebury, Bognah, Ashford, Walker, Wheeler, Crites, Bagnew, Connell, James, Henderson, Dickson, and Reano. Parcels range across blocks and lots in various tracts with sizes and lot numbers, some with monetary values or zero sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deal Carroll
Weber Brow
Conrad Fincher
Lillie Hagan
Sweet Springs
Ethel Smith
Jas A
Davenport
Annies Keys Et al
Joseph Lineberry
UME
Caress Sss Noncnvenens Ao AG Olson
Jos M Markebury
Jennie V Prior
Marshall
Robt
C'ecelia Bognah
Wmn
Ashford
Mareball
Goo Walker
Adam Wheeler
College
Tea Pisvesans
Beire
Isabella Crites
T.R
C. C. Crites
Seccess
T. R. Crites
E Connell
James Land
Cece
Jas Thomas Williams Ledre P Henderson
Jno R Buok
AE Dickson
Wm M Reano
Debra Revno
Esses Phillips
Cleveland
Arkansas mage faces court funds fiasco and fine
A traveling judge confronts no pens ink or paper in a southern county court. Lacking funds he offers to pay, then a visiting lawyer derides the court. The judge fines the stranger and orders the clerk to obtain supplies, joking about changes if anything remains.
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Arkansas
Harper’s Weekly
Dark secrets and a dark horse warning in fortune tale
A fortuneteller and caller discuss readings. She warns a lady to beware of a dark man and a man to beware of a dark woman. When a tall gentleman near the street is identified as a political candidate, she jokes she warned him to beware of a dark horse.
NATURAL MONUMENTS AND PROTECTION EFFORTS
The term natural monuments covers earth and vegetation features with scientific interest worthy of protection. Prussia has formed a state department under the education minister to encourage preservation. Noted targets include rare trees and woodlands, plus marshes and heaths with unique animal and plant life.
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Prussia
Weather talk with a corn doctor and missing rain
In Wien a city resident asks about the forecast. An old farmer explains a traveling corn doctor with a brass hand ruined barometers, leaving them unsure when rain will come. The quirky exchange highlights local chatter and a failed forecast.
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Wien
A Linguistic Revenge
A narrator recalls a prank on a college bred fellow who boasted Latin. While abroad he tripped the language user by challenging his pride with a pun in transit. The narrator notes the man paid a social penalty for his arrogance aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiss
Sonny
The Honest Man and the Fair Maid Exchange Cupid’s Quote
A poor but honest man declares his love and says love moves the world. The pretty maid retorts that money is needed to lubricate the axle, implying love’s practicality over pure affection.
Joking Bridal Signs Spark Neighbors Laughing
Mrs. John E. Popp of Philadelphia formerly Miss Jennie Grim reports playful signs placed in front of 3124 North Darien Street during her honeymoon. Messages include Just married and requests for milk samples from 17 milkmen. Neighbors woke but did not disturb the couple as ribbons and lighthearted inscriptions drew smiles.
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John E. Popp
Philadelphia
Mies
Jennie Grim
North Darien Street
Mother’s
Belittling Columbus By Shackleton Reference
A Washington geographer mocks Columbus at a dinner honoring Lieut Shackleton who aims to reach the south pole by motor car. He recalls grizzled explorers who sought the north pole and says Columbus was overrated and his discovery of America happened on his first try.
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Lieut
Shackleton
Ishman
South Pole
Washington
North Pole
Columbus
America
Not Jealous But Hubby Warns at Fancy Ball
A playful exchange at a fancy-dress ball shows a husband telling his wife not to worry yet keep an eye on her. He jokes that he will act as a bear while she attends guardedly, and she responds with cautious affection about the hug. The exchange reflects light social dynamic of a couple at a formal event.
Sympathetic Lapleigh I Make My Living by Wits
In a clipped colloquial exchange Caustique offers a dime and urges a trip to fetch food. The dialogue pivots on babies dictating household needs and their cries overpowering political noise. It captures domestic dynamics and sharp wit in a compact street scene.
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Lapleigh
Have you ever become interested in limericks
Mrs Oldcastle asks if readers ever take to limericks as her hostess jokes about 60 karat olives and pickled olives, noting English enthusiasm for light verse.
Was the departing servant invited to call again
In Marper's Weekly a scene follows a pianist who finishes her solo and confesses she plays poorly. A young man asks for a character, but the exchange ends with the answer that he was not invited to call again.
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Marper
Mam
Theater invitation sent amid cautious chatter
Mr Magley asks Miss Stout to join him at the theater this evening. A playful exchange follows about securing seats as the social moment unfolds.
Sweet Springs And Elder Ridge News Roundup May 24
Herbert Fombelle returns from a southwest prospecting trip. Mrs. C H Kelly and Mrs W H Stalling visit Edgars at Cule Camp. Mabel Evans homes for summer vacation from Lexington. Christian Endeavor Society hosts an ice cream social in the church yard. Prof Jebring addresses country schools and Sweet Springs pupils. Supt W C Fisher presents diplomas in the school auditorium. Scholarship winner Glover Daniel. Hana Wheel honorable mention. May 23 school board elects teachers. Winders Shackelford Fombelle Barbee Jackson re-elected. Ora Root Simeral and Willie McLesky new hires. one vacancy. Butler visitors John Francisco and Kittl visit J D Smith. Rev Edmund Walker preaches baccalaureate at Methodist church May 24. Rev Wilkes speaks at Christian church night service. (Continued on page 8).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Evans
Lexington
Christian Endeavor Society
Church Yard
8Ebring
Slater Public Schools
Sweet Springs
W.C. Fisher
Marshall
Glover Daniel
Elder Ridge School
Hdna Wheel
J.C. Winders
Emma Shackelford
Lizabeth Fombelle
Barbee Jackson
Ora Root
Dorothy Simeral
Willie McLesky
John Francisco and
Kittl Won
Butler
J. D. Smith
Edmund Walker
Columbia
Methodist Church
Wilkes
Christian Church
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County News
Minnie Hockensmith
Odessa
George Terrel
Elmwood
Capk. Richardson
York Hachel
Bigne
Herbert Fombelle
Oklahoma
Southwest
C. H. Kelly
W. H. Stalling
A. F. Edgars
Cule Camp
Coe’s Sanitariae
Pee
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