Steamer Lurline explosion wrecks ferries at Boonville
A boat explosion aboard the steamer Lurline near Boonville caused extensive damage to riverfront buildings and a ferry, with one missing crew member feared dead. The vessel, valued around $5,000, had carried gasoline, powder, dynamite, and detonating caps. Boonville residents reported shattered windows, destroyed glass, and damaged homes including Cal Hagen and Lady Petty. The accident disrupted Rocheport ferry service for two years and drew insurance questions.
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Lurline
Farris
Reynolds
Boonville
Boonville Democrat
Dibney Minor
Pacific Depot
Darkey
Cal Hagen
Rocheport
Louis Hoffman
Sedalia
Dimmitt & Co
The Divine Healer Shrader Arrives in Marshall
Shrader the Divine Healer traveled to Marshall and stayed at Hotel Hurt from Sunday to Monday night. A large crowd visited him for curiosity and for relief from various ailments. He appeared Peculiar yet attractive, with long hair and a Roman style garment, resembling Christ and giving the impression of a forgiving spirit.
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Shrader
Marshall
Hotel Hurt
Christ
Large Lafayette County Live Stock Sale Auctioned
One of the region’s largest stock auctions occurred last Tuesday by the Public Administrator of Lafayette County. The sale yielded about 13,000 dollars with 115 feeders selling at 55 dollars per head.
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Lafayette County
Bank of Malta Bend Declares Five Percent Dividend
At the last meeting of the directors the Bank of Malta Bend declared a five percent dividend. The bank is noted as one of the best in Saline county with the confidence of a large list of patrons.
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Bank of Malta Bend
Saline County
Doctor Matt Hall Honored by State Medical Association
At the Jefferson City session of the State Medical Association Hon Matt Hall of this county was elected an honorary member for life. The honor recognizes his efforts in securing passage of the Doctors Bill at the last legislative session.
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State Medical Association
Jefferson City
Matt Hall
County
Hall
Real Estate Transfers Record of Lot and Land Sales
F G Klein and wife transfer Lot 8 Block 10 Ext E Slater to P W Bowman for 850 dollars. J M Schward and wife transfer Saline City Mill tract to Hugh Craig for 200 dollars. A F Brown and S P Houston Extrs transfer 243 acres in sections 29 30 51-22 to L N Houston for 4555 dollars.
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F. G. Klein
P. W. Bowman
E. Ad. Slater
J. M. Schward
Hugh Craig
Saline City
A. F. Brown
S. P. Houston
L. N. Houston
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Missouri
Lady Petty
High Street
Barth
Vic Collins
McCurdy
Ed Young
Sauter Bros
Circuit Court
Jane Smiley
Thomas Smiley
Charles and
E. L. Brown
John Blair
S. J. Rice
T. J. Sullivan
Symon Pyser
Adrian K. Lemmons
Willis McKinney
Supreme Court
Joseph Wilson
Isaac Lagore
Geo. M. Francisco
Alf. F. Rector
Minnie J. Smith Et al
Geo. Althouse
Lizzie Lemm
George Albrecht
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