Deaths: Peter E. Orear of Slater dies at 67
Peter E. Orear died at his Slater home Monday October 4 at 6 p.m. aged 67 years 3 months 6 days after general debility. A Methodist church member and Mason, he was a longtime Slater businessman and respected citizen. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday. He leaves a widow and four children Ethel at home Marvin Crear Kansas City Mrs Turner Reid Wellsville Kansas and Lucille at home.
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Peter E. Orear
Slater
Orear
Methodist Church
Ethel
Marvin Crear
Kansas City
Turner Reid
Wellsville
Kansas
Lucille
Mrs Tom Coons Dies After Cancer Operation
Mrs Tom Coons died at a Kansas hospital on Sunday September 26 after traveling there for cancer surgery. She was 38. Her remains were shipped to Slater and brought to her father W. M. Shepard’s home near Fish Creek. Funeral services led by Rev. G. W. McClanahan Monday afternoon, burial at Fish Creek cemetery. She is survived by her husband and one child.
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Tom Coons
Kansas
Slater
W. M. Shepard
Fish Creek
G. W. McClanahan
Gilliam Globe
John Klein obituary and infant death in Blue Lick
John Klein aged 73 died at home Sunday September 1 1909 after a yearlong illness of dropsy. Born in Hamilton County Ohio in 1836 he moved to this county in 1885 and was buried at Nelson Church. An infant son of Mr and Mrs Lee Williams of Blue Lick died Sunday night aged 1 day and was to be buried at Hazel Grove Tuesday at 11 a.m.
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John Klein
Mr. Klein
Hamilton County
Ohio
Nelson
Blackwater News
Mrs Robt Creele Of Orrick Dies From Burns
Mrs Robt Creele formerly of Crearville Orrick Missouri died last Thursday from burns received while lighting a gasoline stove. She will be remembered as Miss Ella Jackson. Rev D Bolton conducted the funeral services Saturday.
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Robt, Creele
Orrick Mo
Crearville
Burna
Ella Jackson
Bolton
Mrs Edt Reynard Dies in San Francisco on October 3
Mrs Edt Reynard of San Francisco formerly Miss Cora Johnson of this city died in San Francisco on Oct 3. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Edt. Reynard
San Francisco
Cal
Cora Johnson
George Kinnamon Civil War veteran dies at home
George Kinnamon aged citizen of Marta Bend died at his home Monday after a long illness of Bright's disease. He served in the Union Army during the Civil War and was a prominent member of the Methodist church. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Sympathy extended to his wife and children.
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George Kinnamon
Marta Bend
Methodist Church
Omer Grant Dies. Laid to Rest With Masonic Honors
Omer Grant of Slater died Sunday and was buried Tuesday with Masonic honors. He was a brother of Wesley Grant from the north of town and left no family.
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Omer Grant
Slater
Wesley Grant
Uncle John Peyton Dies In Miami At 111 Years Old
Uncle John Peyton known for pottery and his bowed head died at his son’s Miami home on October 1 1909 at the age of 111. He lived without disease, kept about town for years, declined medicines, and said he was “coming.” Survived by two grown children tno Jr. of Miami and a daughter in Kansas, his funeral was held in the local colored cemetery.
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John Peyton
Cdl
Miami
John
Tno, Jr
Kansas
A. PB
St Louis Live Stock Market Report from National Stock Yards
In Illinois on October 5, cattle receipts reached 6500 with a steady market. Choice steers scarce and about five cents higher than last week, other types steady. Hog receipts 11,000 with open market stronger on good types. top hogs at 8.26, bulk 7.50 to 6.00, quality mostly ordinary. Sheep receipts 3000 steady, top lambs 17.15, best sheep 4.65. overall outlook steady. Friday will be a holiday. all stock received will be cared for as on Sundays with no sales.
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Ill
National Livestock Commission Visit At Bedalla Fair
J A Vaughn and Miss Nelle Richardson of Mami and Mia attend the Bedalla fair with the National Livestock Commission. J Clements traveled to Bedalla yesterday for the event.
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J. A. Vaughn
Miss Nelle Richardson
Mami
Mia
J. Clements
Bedalla
Tri County Corn Carnival at Marshall in 1909
The Tri County Corn Growers Association of Chariton Howard and Saline counties will hold its third annual corn show in Marshall Missouri on November 5 and 6 1909. Prominent agricultural lecturers will address farmers, and prize lists include cash, hardware, and goods across classes A through F plus youth divisions. Entries open to any farmer in the three counties with premiums for best displays and special prizes.
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Tri-County
Corn Growers’ Association
Chariton, Howard and
Saline
Marshall
Moon
Fth
Chariton
Howard
Commercial Club of
Marshal
Mose H. Land Milling Co
Murphy-Mills Clo. Co
White
F. W. Miles
Wood & Huston Bank
O. W. Johnston
Houx
Chase & Sanborn
Taylor Department Store
J. Berg & Son
Jewe Elgin
Kelley-Vawter Jewelry Co
Bank of Marshall
P. H. Rea Implement Co
P. H. Franklin
Baline Howard
Howard Chariton and Saline corn contest rules and prizes
The notice outlines a corn competition in 1909 for Howard Chariton and Saline counties with prizes including a premium suit or overcoat and 900 pounds of fertilizer. Entrants must be producers, entries limited to one per class, beans wrapped per ear, separate exhibits by class, and corn judged by an agricultural college expert. Prepaid shipments to J. J. McCoy in Marshall are accepted until a location is secured.
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New York
Big Cash
Marshall
Meyer Fertilizer Co
St. Louis
Howard
Chariton
Saline
Agricultural College
J. J. McCoy
Mule kick injures man near town
W. W. Humphrey of southwest of town sustained a very sore arm and a slight fracture from a mule kick Saturday morning. Doctors hope the injury is not serious.
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W. W. Humphrey
Runaway horse shot after injury near high school
Jake Fisher’s horse bolted from the square area and ran toward the high school yesterday noon while Gordon and Ermine Fisher were driving it home. The horse sustained a broken leg and was shot to end its suffering. The animal had been a longtime companion of the Fisher family.
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Jake Fisher
Gordon
Ermine Fisher
Gauldin and McDonald wed in Marshall home ceremony
Miss Naomi Dorothy McDonald and D J Gauldin married Sunday October 3 1909 at Rev William Vardeman’s residence in Marshall The couple are among Marshall’s fine young people witnessed by Miss Anna Noonan and Curtis Badke white Post ceremony refreshments were served at the bride’s home The bride wore a blue tailored suit with matching gloves Gauldin a young farmer will take his wife to his Blater area home that evening The bride will be greatly missed and valued in her family and community.
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St Bip. m
William Vardeman
D. J. Gauldin
Naomi Dorothy McDonald
Marshall
Anna Noonan
Curtis Badkewhite
Gauldin
Blater
Heying and Haynie Marry at Howard Hotel
On Sunday evening October 3, 1909, at the Howard Hotel in Marshall, Henry Heying wed Miss Irmin Haynie in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Bolton. A small gathering of relatives and friends attended. The couple will visit Kansas City after a luncheon at the groom’s father’s home. The groom is W. E. Heying’s son and the bride is the eldest daughter of Lake Haynie of near Miami. Numerous presents and good wishes accompanied the ceremony.
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Howard Hotel
Marshall
Henry Heying
Irmin Haynie
Bolton
Kansas City
W. E. Heying
Lake Haynie
Miami
A.P. B&b
Utley Edmonds Marriage License issued in Kansas City
Walter T. Utley and Misa Gussie Edmonds of Miami were issued a marriage license in Kansas City on Monday.
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Kansas City
Walter T. Utley
Misa Gussie Edmonds
Miami
The Slater Fair A Notable Pleasant Gathering
The Slater Fair last week enjoyed ideal weather and a splendid success. Free attractions were unusually good and the product, farm produce, and fancy work displays were fine. Secretary Clarence H. Tucker will publish the premium winners in the diary issue.
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Slater
Clarence H. Tucker
Neditney
Hotel Changes In Hutchinson Firm Acquires Ruff Building
Chas Adams sold his interest in the Hotel Ruff to Cary and Son of Hutchinson who took possession Tuesday noon Col R B Ruff purchased the Ming hotel building and plans extensive improvements M Gurren continues to operate Mr Ruff now owns both buildings and will oversee enhanced hotel facilities Mesers S S Cary and C R Cary have moved their families to town and are welcomed as experienced hotel men.
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Chas. Adams
Ruff
Cary and Son
Hutchison, Kansas
Col. R. B. Ruff
M. Gurren
Fine Undertaking Building Rises on North Frontage
Mrs. Alice Fulkerson sold vacant adjoining land to J. T. Conway who sold it to Undertaker Paris Walker. Walker has broken ground on a modern brick building with 60 feet frontage running full lot length. It will include a chapel for 125 to 150, an office, toilet room, bedroom, workshop, morgue, stock room, and vehicle room. It aims to be one of the state’s most complete undertakings establishments.
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Alice Fulkerson
Republican
J. T. Conway
Paris Walker
Fred Martin Sells Store to Wood Family on West Marshall
Fred Martin sold his grocery and hardware store on Marshall's west side to F. Wood and his daughter who assumed charge Wednesday morning. Martin plans a rest and will remain in Marshall with his wife while James Herrell stays on in the hardware department at the store.
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Fred Martin
F. (. Wood and
Balloon Races Drift Across Midwest with Ten Balloons
Ten balloons launched from St Louis Monday drifted across the region. One balloon, named Indiana, passed over Norton and Slater before landing near Albany Minnesota Wednesday morning. Pilot H McGill fell ill. assistant J H Shaver dislocated his shoulder in trees during descent. The craft stayed aloft nearly two days.
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St. Louis
Hickman
Norton
Howard
Slater
Indiana
H. McGill
J. H. Shau
Sith
Albany Minn
HH. McGill
Shaver
McGill
Bentley Visit From Horton Kansas Family Arrives
M Bentley and his wife with two children arrived yesterday in Horton Kansas to visit his parents Mr and Mrs J P Bently.
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M. Bentley
Horton, Kas
J. P. Bently
Proceedings of the County Court October 4 1909
Court convened with members present. Sheriff opened. Engineer ordered to repair a bridge. Road work deadline set for November. W G Clemens named Road Overseer. Durrett as Clerk filed tax abstracts for 1909 and fees. Swisher recorded deeds and Panah resignation accepted. Barnhill reported September collections. Petition for Blackburn incorporation debated. Minor petitions and filings noted.
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W. G. Clemens
W. G. Durrett
W. R. Scott
A. T. Swisher
F. W. Panah
East Fork
J. W. Barnhill
Blackburn
Appointments and orders from Sedalia Waterways meeting
Delegates including H G White Levi Kramar Geo F Pearson J J McCoy and Steven Craig named for Sedalia Waterways meeting on October 7. Engineer instructed to study bridge. three concrete culverts ordered. Patents issued to Jaond and Mary E Cort assignments. Jury drawn for November term. Court adjourned to regular session November 1, 1909.
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H. G. White
Levi Kramar
Geo, F. Pearson
J. J. McCoy
Steven Craig
Sedalia
Jaond
Mary E. Cort
Criminal
G. H. Amsbery
Ed Gibson
Arrow Rock Two
J. M. Thomas
Jrome Younger
Blackwater
Joe B. Huff
J. D. Wolfskill
Allen Page
Cambridge
J. M. Durett
Luren Field
Clay
Walter Wright
Geo. Terrell
Elmwood
Orpha Walker
Murphy Edwards
Grand Pass
Sam Clark
Geo
Bankruptcy Threat Looms Over Geo N Hanson Carcot Goods
Geo N Hanson the carpet and dry goods man gave a chartel mortgage for 9947.75 to T P Holland and his store on the north side of the square. The St Joseph wholesale firm is his nearly sole creditor and may take over his stock for cash. If not, Hanson may pursue bankruptcy, plans hinge on settlement to allow him to continue in business.
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Geo. N. Hanson
T. P. Holland
St. Joseph
Hanson
Busness
City Council session follows weeklong vacation notice
City Council met Monday night with full attendance led by J A Peck engineer of the water works who was granted a weeks vacation. No business of special public interest was transacted.
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J. A. Peck
Police Court records of fines for vagrancy and disturbances
The police court in the month fined Bert Simpson and Sam Johnson 100 dollars each for vagrancy but they escaped. Edgar Woolery 32.50 for vagrancy. Leona Adams 5.60 for disturbing the peace. Martha Allen dismissed on leaving town. Drake 5.65 for disturbing the peace. Mary Williams Nelle Williams Emma Dobbins 32.50 each for street walking with stay of execution if they go to work. George Harris 32.50 for running a gaming house. Wm Harrison Walter Wood 12.50 each for gaming. Ed Giles 8.65 for intoxication. a list of others with various intoxication or assault fines including Richard Allen 12.50 West Scott 32.80 Douglas Miller 32.65 Will Nearing 12.50 Will Clay 8.50 Horatio Rose 5.50 Wm Harris 62.95 Mary Phillins 6.50 Louise Gales 8.50 for assault.
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Bert Simpson
Sam Johnson
Cdl
Edgar Woolery
Leona Adams
Martha Allen
Marshall
Ray White
Robi
Drake
Mary Williams
Nelle Williams
Emma Dobbins
Geo. Harris
Wm Harrison
Walter Wood
Ed Giles
Richard Allen
West Scott
Douglas Miller
Will Nearing
Will Clay
Horatio Rose
Wm. Harris
Mary Phillins
Louise Gales
Man Shot During Botched Arrest Near Square
Officer John W. Michell attempted to arrest Walter Wise on an old charge Tuesday night near the square. Wise fled, abandoning his coat and hat in Mitchell’s possession, ran through Bray’s hotel, and escaped while Mitchell fired one shot.
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John W. Michell
Walter Wise
Wise
Mr. Mitchell
Bray
Robbery charge held over for Leonard Franklin
Leonard Franklin of Jo. appeared before Squire Days on a robbery charge. Bound over to the criminal court after the hearing. He allegedly struck A. G. Dill, a Marshall visitor, on Sept. 25 and took away his purse.
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Leonard Franklin
Crimial Court
A. G. Dill
Bray Arrested for Parole Violation in Sedalie
D. W. Bray was arrested at Sedalie on Wednesday for violating his parole and was brought to Marshall by Deputy Don Fowler to serve out his sentence.
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D. W. Bray
Se~ Dalie
Marshall
Don Fowler
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W.a.vawter
West Side
J.L. Russell
Farmers’ Savings Bank Building
Marshall, MO
National Livestock Commission
Marlin
B. F. Naylor & Co
F. Martin
Murphy-Mills Clothing Bormath
N. Hanson
Maud
Rea & Page Milling Company
Gavings Bank
Rose & Buckner Shoes and Clothing Co
Heying-Hayanie
Utley-Edmonds
Slater Fair
Fine Undertaking Building
the County Court
City Council
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