Mrs J W Heskett Dies in Jefferson City At 51
Mrs J W Heskett daughter of Henry Blosser from Blosser died at her home in Jefferson City on Saturday evening October 5 from typhoid fever aged 51. Survived by husband three children Allie Annie and Harry her father five brothers and other relatives. A devoted Christian, she visited Hot Springs for relief and was bed fast two weeks. Funeral at Union Cemetery near Marshall Tuesday conducted by her Jefferson City pastor with large attendance.
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J. W. Heskett
Henry Blosser
Blosser
Jefferson City
Allie
Annie
Harry
BR. J
Louie Blosser
Jooseph
Roseburg
Ore
Young Blosser
Horway
Kansas
Springfield
Heskett
Christian Church
Hot Springs
Union Cemetery
Nesr
Marshall
Tragic Malta Bend Child Martha Houston Dies
Martha Houston, age 18 months, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sherman Houston of Malta Bend, died at home Sunday morning after a daylong illness. Born April 13 1911, she had been a healthy child until this attack. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 pm and she was laid to rest in Malta Bend Cemetery. The community extends sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Houston
Sherman Houston
Malta Bend
Marshall
Kruger Mrs Anna MKruger dies near Arrow Rock at 63
Mrs Anna Mary Kruger died at her home five miles north of Arrow Rock on Thursday September 20 1912 aged 63 years. Her husband William F Kruger preceded her sixteen years ago. Eight children survive Henry Mrs William Drexel of Osage County August Mrs R Polster Willie Mrs D H Metios of St Louis Ida Anna and Louis. Funeral services were held the next day by Rev Klintworth and she was buried in the Lutheran cemetery near Little Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Mary (Kiehl) Kruger
Arrow Rock
Wm. F. Kruger
Henry
Wm. Drexel
Osage County
R. Polster
Willie
D. H. Metiios
St. Louis
Ida
Anna
Louis
Klintworth
Luthern
Little Rock
Arrow Rock Statesman
Mrs. Julia F. Scott Dies After Illness at Koping
Mrs. Julia F. Scott, 71, died at her daughter Mrs. Philip Jacobi’s Koping home after a short diabetes illness. She leaves daughter and E. M. Scott of Kansas City, A. B. Scott, Miss Lizzie Scott, and a son and daughter at home. A Baptist church member, she was laid to rest in Heath's Creek cemetery after funeral by Rev. Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia F. Scott
Philip Jacobi
Koping
E. M. Scott
Kansas City
A. B. Scott
Lizzie Scott
Mrs M A Garrett Dies on Bush Farm Near Town
Mrs M A Garrett aged 2 years died at Bush farm near Ballee Tuesday evening around 11 p m from heart failure. She had eaten a hearty supper and was in usual health earlier. She and her daughter's family had resided here only a few weeks. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon and burial was in Ridge Park cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Garrett
Death of W G Downing in Great Falls Montana
W G Downing brother of H H Downing of the city died at his home in Great Falls Montana. He under-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Downing
H. H. Downing
Great Falls
Montana
Grimes Child Dies North of Filater Area
A infant child of Mr and Mrs V B Grimes of the north of Filater vicinity died Friday. The short notice records a family bereavement with minimal detail and no further information available in the readable text.
Marriage License Entries in Slater Area
A list of named individuals from Slater and surrounding areas includes marriage license issuances for Nelson Hilah Ethel Ward, Ed W. Schmidt, Anna Peuster, Henry Moeller, Lara Peuster, Fred Jackson, Floy Agee, Nelson West, Rosa Johnson, Geo. L. Toliver, Myrtle Britt, R. 8. Maupin, Ada Boatright, Roy Marsh Clark, Rosa A. Lineberry, Edward Neff, Effie Dickson, Chester Laughlin, Docia Oster, all noted in local records. The compilation names residences and spouses across Slater, Marshall, Arrow Rock, Blackwater, Shackelford, Ada, and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Koenig
Nelson Hilah
Ethel Ward
Nelson
Ed W. Schmidt
Mascontah
Ill
Anna Peuster
Slater
Henry Moeller
Lara Peuster
Slater Fred Jackson
Slater Floy Agee
Slater Nelson West
Arrow Rock
Rosa Johnson
Blackwater
Geo
L. Toliver
Col
Slater Myrtle Britt
Maupin
Shackelford
Ada Boatright
Marshall
Roy Marsh Clark
Slater Rosa A. Lineberry
City Council approves multiple contracts and ordinances
City Council met Monday night October 7 with all members present except Harvey Tucker and Dr. Welch. Ordinances awarded contracts for gearbing on Summit Street, paving and grading Summit Street, and setting city grades. Also passed are a granitoid sidewalk project and a refinery of assessments. Sunday business closure debate yielded two votes for and two against. Coal bids to be advertised. accounts approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Tucker
Dr. Welch
R. W. Cowan
J. N. Fellows
Summit Street
Lafayette Ave
Blaworth
A. Jakks and Company
Elaworth Ordiance
College Addition
Mitchell, Barnes, Pemberton
Rose
Huff and Allen
Learies
Improper Windmill Accident Ends In Amputation
Adolph Weber, a prominent young farmer east of town, suffered an oiling accident when his right hand was caught in windmill cogs. Physicians were called and the first finger was amputated. He is brother of Mrs. L. J. Raaso of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Weber
Mr. Weber
Mra. L. J. Raaso
Property transfers in Sweet Springs and Slater areas
A sequence of property deeds recorded in Sweet Springs and nearby Slater communities, listing transfers among multiple parties. Names include Carrie Oaks Louie King Susan I Baker Harriet Bridges James M Odell and others, with lots and blocks in Laughlin Sweet Springs Slater and Wares additions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Markam
J W Risaler
Carrie Oaks
Louie King
Louis King
Laughlins
Sweet Springs
Susan I Baker
Harret Bridges
Slater
William Odell
Mike Jacoby
Marataall
James M. “Odell
Harriet Bridges
Church Notes Highlight Local Presbyterians and Rev Lovell
Church notes report Dr W A Black assisted in dedicating Second Presbyterian at St Joseph on Sunday and the Ladies Aid met at the jail with a joint meeting. Mt Olive church held a big day with Rev Price and Evangelist Sheltman from Louisville assisting plus Rev R C McAdie preaching and a basket dinner. Gilliam Globe notes Rev H P Jones new M E pastor preached his first sermons and will settle in Gilliam with family arriving. Rev Hugh P Lovell of Nelson wed Dora Fisher in Kansas City and Australia travel shaped the romance. Free Will Baptist Rev E M Turner conducts revival with six baptism candidates planned for Sunday Oct 90th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Black
Second Presbyterian Church
St. Joseph
Ladies Aid Society
First Presbyterian Church
Mia
Ed Haynie
Mt. Olive Presbyterian Church
Price
Evangelist Sheltman
Louisville
R. C. McAdie
Marshall
H. P. Jones
M. E. Church
Bro. Jones
Gilliam
Gilliam Globe
Hugh P. Lovell
Christian Church
Nelson
Kansas City
Lovell
Australia
America
Transylvania University
Missouri University At
Columbia
Dora Fisher
Adelaide
Boonville
E. M. Turner
Free Will Baptist Church
Bought Store at Salt Springs
Lewis Brown of Slater passed through Marshall yesterday with a wagon of goods. He bought several webster items and is moving others to take charge on January. Mr. Meupin plans to move to Kansas City, he says.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Brown
Slater
Marshall
W. Meoupin
Balteaveral
Meupin
Kapeas City
Mrs Abiel Leonard Improves From Illness
Mrs Abiel Leonard, long afflicted by illness, is reported to be somewhat improved. The update notes steady progress and renewed vitality after a period of poor health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abiel Leonard
Wedding of Mias Flan agen and Mr. Roberts in Kansas City
The homes of Mrs. Mary Flana 4 2160 Oak St Kansas City Mo hosted a wedding on October 2 at 8 39 p m. The ceremony featured Lohengrin’s march, bridesmaids in pink crepe de chine and a bouquet of roses. The Rev Chester Smith performed the ring ceremony and guests enjoyed a repast. After October 15 the couple will reside at 3152 Oak St. Kansas City Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mias
Pearl Flanagen
George Roberts
Mary Flana
Oak St
Kansas City
Della Bisonette
Lohengrin
Goldie Flanagan
Melvin Winneet
Mabel Grasnley
Flanagan
L. #. Urban
Prank Zetner
Pearl Robbins
Roberts
Marshall
Urban & Roberts, Grocery
Harry Roberts
Marehall
Kaneae City
Gillespie Bentley wedding in Kansas City
Mrs Mattie Bentley and Percy Gillespie of Nelson were married Monday in Kansas City by Rev Roberts at his residence. They will reside at the Colony for the winter before visiting Horton, Kansas, with the bride’s sister and brother. The couple are praised as a fine, steady pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Bentley
City
Percy Gillespie
Nelson
Kansas City
Rev. Roberts
Colony
J. F. Bentley
Albert Gillespie
Horton
Kansas
Rhoades Smith Wedding In Slater Sealed By Rev Roberts
John Rhoades and Mrs Kate Smith were married in Slater by Rev W F Roberts last Friday. After the ceremony they left for a visit to Kansas City and Excelsior Springs. Mr Rhoades is well known here and in Slater. his bride is highly respected in her town and circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rhoades
Kate Smith
Slater
W. F. Roberts
Kansas City
Excelsior Springs
Rhoades
Laughlin-Oster Couple Wed at Presbyterian Manse
Laughlin and Miss Oster united in marriage by Rev R C McAdie at the Presbyterian manse Tuesday evening. Will Laughlin and the bride are children of Chas Oster of south of town. We wish them a long and happy married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Laughlin
Decia Oster
R. C. McAdie
Presbyterian Manse
Will Laughlin
Chas. Oster
South of Town
Callie Belle Mitchell to Wed Liewellyn Jones in Oct
Rev and Mrs James Mitchell of South Bronewick announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Callie Belle to Mr Liewellyn Jones set for October 23. The families request friends to share in the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mitchell
South Bronewick
Callie Belle
Liewellyn Jones
Lost Mule At Blue Lick Stirs Local Talk
Culbertson of Blue Lick reports a good mule vanished Saturday in unusual and mysterious circumstances. He lent the mule team to Mullineaux and family for a short drive to New Frankfort to visit J. M. Holloway. By seven that night the mule was gone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas, Culbertson
Blue Lick
Jas
Mullineaux
New Frankfort
J. M. Holloway
Among our Friends new subscribers or renewals
The following were new subs or renewed the past week names include L A Doughty Marshall Henry Clay Marshall W A Hill Marshall Henry Hayek Marshall J M Herndon Marshall W B Barnhill Coffeyville Kas Mrs Chas Edgar Slater Ernst Hots Grand Pasa H J Barger Shackelford G A Davenport Marshall J C Mikels Mr Leonard Chas Wametall Hamburg In Miss Maude England Macon Mo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Doughty
Marshall
Henry Clay
W. A. Hill
Marshall Henry Hayek
J. M. Herndon
W. B. Barnhill
Coffeyville
Kas
Chas
Edgar
Slater
Ernst Hots
Grand Pasa
H. J. Barger
Shackelford
G. A. Davenport
J.C. Mikels
Leonard
Cha
Meacums Celebrate Tenth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Frank Meacum celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary on Sunday October 6. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Brown and sons John and Frank Mrs Gun Bader and daughter Mary and two sons John and Frank and Mr Johnston. A three course dinner at noon followed by games and merriment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Meacum
John Brown
John
Frank
Gun Bader
Mary
Johnston
Meacum
Eat More Dogs in Dresden
Official statistics from Dresden show rising consumption of horse and dog flesh over the past fourteen years. In 1898, 1,399 horses and 2 dogs were slaughtered for food. last year 1,664 horses and 1,295 dogs. Per capita flesh consumption fell from 9.60 pounds in 1911 to 8.75 pounds this year, with beer intake dropping from 433 pints to 239 pints as purchasing power wanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden
Temperance
State Convention Invitation By Daughters of the Confederacy
The State Convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will meet with the Robert E. Lee Chapter at the Southern Methodist Church in Marshall Missouri on October 15 16 and 17. Lulu E Lamkin president and Mrs G E C Sharp secretary extend the cordial invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the United Daughters of the Confederacy
Robert E. Lee
Southern Methodist Church
Marshall
Lulu E. Lamkin
Mra. G.E. C. Sharp
Potter sale of stallions and stock set for Oct 16
Azo C. Potter will hold a public sale of stallions jacks horses cattle and hogs on his farm north of town on Wednesday October 16 at 10 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azo C. Potter
Illnesses strike town notables amid fever cases
Among the sick, John W. Solomon, a respected resident at 479 South English, suffers a paralytic stroke. Miss Helen Terrell, daughter of E. D. Terrell, southwest of town, is seriously ill with typhoid fever. Dr. H. H. Webb travels to Sedalia for his sister Bertha Talton, daughter of Grant Talton, East Mayshall, for typhoid fever in critical condition. Mrs. Howell Harris remains very ill with typhoid fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Solomon
South English
Helen Terrell
E. D. Terrell
Bertha Talton
Grant Talton
East May
Shall
Howell Harris
Coast to Coast Highway project gains major pledge
Indianapolis based plan led by Carl Fisher to build a stone coast to coast highway from New York to San Francisco, funded by Goodyear and automotive makers. Pledges exceed one million with about $900,000 sought for initial phase. goal is completion by the Panama Exposition era, with optimistic forecasts from Goodyear President F A Sieberling and Fisher that business leaders will back the national highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Akron
Ohio
Carl G. Fisher
New York
San Francisco
Mr. Fisher
F. A. Sieberling
Goodyear
Mr. Sieberling
G. Pisher
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Secretary of Frivolous Affairs Story Ahead Next Week
A new story titled Secretary of Frivolous Affairs arrived yesterday but was too late for this week’s issue. It is described as a stemwinder and will be featured next week.
Secret Wedding Near Slater Sparks Quiet Union
Fred Jackson and Miss Floy Agee alongside several young ladies traveled from Slater in a car on Wednesday to obtain a marriage license and wed at Rev. B. T. Wharton’s. Jackson declined to share details, requesting privacy and promising no disclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Jackson
Miss Floy Agee
Slater
Rev
Uncalled for letters in Marshall post office list 1912
Uncalled for letters remain at the Marshall Missouri post office dated October 6 1912. If unclaimed within 15 days the items will be sent to the dead letter office in Washington DC. Names listed include Mrs Mary Brown Miss Mabel Brown Miss Lillie Clark Sallie Drake Mrs G H Dickson Miss Cora Harris Fanny Porter Mrs Susia Patton Mrs Lula Townsend E Conn W P M Cane FP Conrad Vivian Cunningham W L Johnson Willie Johnson Wm Uphield Henry Robinson Monroe Wilkerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall, Mo
Washington, D. C
Marry Brown
Mabel Brown
Lillie Clark
Sallie Drake
G. H. Dickson
Cora Harris
Fanny Porter
Susia Patton
Lula Townsend
E. Conn
W. P. M. Cane
FP. Conrad
Vivian Cunningham
W. L. Johnson
Willie Johnson
Wm. Uphield
Henry Robinson
Monroe Wilkerson
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Boatright
J. W. Boatright
Robert Maupin
Mendelssohn
A. R. Farie
Thei
Tolka
Christian Betence
Aibiert
Ant Salih Oo
Salt Springs
Rhoades-Smith
Veterans Attention
H. H. Webb
Sedalia
Stedem’ S Stock Farm LL
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