Deaths MRS BERT GREENLEE of West Marshall at 32
Mrs Bert Greenlee died at her home after a week of illness from appendicitis aged 32 years She leaves a husband and one child five years old The funeral will be held Sunday at 8 30 from the residence and burial will be in Sweet Springs Also noted are deaths of Kelley infant son of Mr and Mrs Kelley and a memorial verse referencing a white flower and farewell lines
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Bert Greenlee
West Marshall
Reva
Abbott
Trousvals
Clemens
Sweet Springs
Kelley
Mra
Cheleome
Kone
Salem Cemetery
Sweet
Florence Murdock Dies from Diphtheria at East Saline
Florence Murdock ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs G L Murdock of east Saline died last week from diphtheria. Funeral services were conducted by Rey Moses Crues.
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Florence Murdock
G. L. Murdock
East Saline
Rey Moses Crues
Williams dies at Gillam after long illness
PD Williams died at his son FL P Williams home in Gillam on Tuesday of consumption after a prolonged illness. He had moved to Croral eight years ago for health, returned in critical condition a month ago, and is survived by his widow and two children FE P and Miss Dee. Remains sent to Odessa for burial yesterday.
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PD. Williams
FL P. Williams
Gillam
Sopet
Mr. Williams
Crloral
Lo Ik
FE. P
Miss Dee
Odessa
Unknown man struck by C. A. passenger near town
An unidentified man about 45, described as prosperous, was run over Saturday evening at a level crossing several miles west of town by a C. & A. passenger train and killed instantly. No clue to his identity. The remains were taken to the potter's field for burial.
Amy Harris dies at home in West Marshall
Amy Harris known as Aunt Amy dies at her West Marshall home on Tuesday from dropsy. She weighed near 400 pounds. Funeral held at Fairview Cemetery on Wednesday. The obituary notes she was a longtime employee of Campbell.
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Amy Harris
West Marshall
Amy
Torrieter
Fairview Cemetery
Republican speakers plan rallies in multiple towns
Republican Speaking Secretary of State John E F Sweanee and candidate W F Maring will address crowds in Marshall next Friday October 6 at Bopom and in Sweet Springs Saturday October 10 at 2 PM. They will also speak at Mackwater Friday at 2 PM.
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John EF. Sweanee
Ifon
W. F. Maring
Marshall
Peday
Bopom
Sweet Springs
Mackwater
Campbell Bros Circus Draws Large Marshall Crowd
Campbell Bros Circus performed to a very large Marshall audience on Saturday. The afternoon rain and possible mistimed schedule somewhat affected attendance, but spectators appeared pleased with the show and its performances.
Diphtheria Affects Kansas City Man
J. EK. dongs of Kansas City and T. C. Jones of Marshnal have suffered diphtheria this past week. Both are reported as nearing recovery after illness.
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J. EK. Dongs
Kansas City
T. C. Jones
Marshnal
Missouri State Fair entries surge to record numbers in 1908
The Missouri State Fair closes entries on September 26 1908 with over double last year’s totals across departments. Live stock shows large entries, especially sheep and cattle, with space limited for pens at the state fair. Notable features include the Missouri Futurity Know races for 4 year old Missouri bred horses and a Challenge Stallion Race with a $1,250 purse. The racing card features top horses including Citation and a strong running race lineup headlined by the Great Missouri Derby.
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Missouri
Ohio
Nebraska
Rave
West
Reaper
Falmont
Ashbrook
Meyer
Sprongte
State Fair
Missouri State Fair
Yonar
Los
Fale
Citation
Clumbus
New Clothing Store Opens With Strong Early Trade
The new clothing store J. Derg & Son opens with a bright prospect in a good location. Their long experience in clothing assures a solid start, and they report rushing trade in the first week of business.
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J. Derg & Son
Berg
Fall Causes Death of Pendleton Trussell at Stairway
Pendleton Trussell died after a fall from a stairway south of Carpenter's Racket Store while under the influence of liquor. He struck his head, fractured his skull, and died without regaining consciousness. He was about forty seven, survived by a wife and three children. Funeral held at his North Kent residence on Wednesday. he moved here from Morgan County nine years ago.
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Pendleton Trussell
Carpenter
Menay
North Kent
Morgan County
Corn theft complaint seeks help at residence
T J Rawlings of the east side reports corn losses along the road and urges those aiding themselves to stop thefts by calling at his house. He accuses some fishermen of taking corn and warns they risk harm if they persist.
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T. J. Rawlings
Suspicious Liquor Dump Quarantined After Malta Haul
Report notes eight barrels of liquor unloaded at Malta and hauled to Marshall after dark last week. Observers expect the filtered product to appear on streets in large numbers, with debate whether the substance is lemon extract or the eight barrels responsible for the recent disturbance.
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Malta
Marshall
Barnhill-Pile Wedding Announcement Tea
Miss Elizabeth Pile hosted an at home gathering at Wanama ker to reveal her coming marriage to Louharl Harehill of this city on Wednesday October 1. About fifty guests attended as floral wedding guessing games entertained attendees and the winner drew a prize card announcing the engagement.
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Elizabeth Pile
Wanamaker
Mere W
Louharl MM
Harehill
Frances Napton
Julia Thorp
Jin Alicon
Miss Thorp
Plague is Checked in St. Petersburg
In Russia the Asiatic cholera epidemic shows 15,683 cases and 7,102 deaths overall. In St. Petersburg since September 4 there have been 4,931 cases and 1,875 deaths. Recent government efforts improved sanitation, with 208 new city cases and 145 deaths in the latest twenty four hours, versus prior day totals.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Premer Stolyp'n
Mrs Elizabeth Brown Rapidly Recovering From Stroke
Mrs Elizabeth Brown is rapidly recovering from a late paralytic stroke, according to a formal statement. Her improvement is noted as steady with hopeful prospects for return to normal activities.
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Elizabeth Brown
Talbott Wins Damage Suit Against City Over Sewer Spill
Circuit Court reports Nicholas Talbott won damages from the city of Marshall after a sewer overflow polluted his land and water. The Stoner van Roger case from Miami was withdrawn by the plaintiff. Other court losses were minimal this week.
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Nicholas Talbott
Marshall
Mr. Talbott
Ihe
Stoner van Roger
Miami
Bale Cheap-Wood heating stove inquiry
Local notice lists Bale Cheap-Wood heating stove for sale with contact at 2578 Jefferson. The brief states interested buyers may inquire at the address for details and pricing.
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Jefferson
Montgomery's Tomato Crop Expands Across County
W L Montgomery of Creteher reports a surge in tomato farming near Marshfield Missouri. The Marshfield Canning Company contends with heavy packing, recording 26 265 cans in ten hours and 40 400 in fifteen hours. Per acre yields quoted include 9726 pounds from a half acre and 14 000 pounds from one acre, with Will Montgomery at 59 527 pounds from three acres.
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W. Ll. Montgomery
Creteher
Marshfield
Mearshfiel Mall
Marshfield Canning Company
W. A. Wilson
Lawson
Will Montgomery
The Selection of Seed Corn
The Selection of Seed Corn discusses improving corn yields through better selection and care of seed corn. It notes germination problems arise from late picking and improper handling during storage and early growth.
Seed corn vitality Depends on thorough drying before hard freezes
Agricultural note from MF Miller of the Agricultural Experiment Station at Columbia, Missouri, emphasizes that seed corn must be thoroughly dried to prevent frost damage. It recommends field selection of well ripened ears, careful handling, rapid drying in ventilated spaces, and keeping seed corn dry, noting yields decline if moisture remains.
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Sleovn
German St John Church to Observ e Sunday Event
The German St John church at Emia will observe this on East on Sunday Oct Tith All welcome.
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Emia
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W. A. Vawter
Kelley-Vawter Jewelry Co
West Side Square
Marshall, Mo
Campberes
Threus
Sam Harris
Cal
Campbell Bros. Circus
Wan't
J. P. Huston
Barnhill
Circuit Court
Montgomery
Mf, Miller
Columbia, Mea
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