18 Oct 1907
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Newspaper
Missouri Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1907
Page
1
A sequence of deaths reported across Saline County detailing survivors, funeral plans, and burial sites. Notables include J M Ashley of Marshall with long Kentucky roots, Susie Hale Richardson of Gilliam, and J E Jett of Miami. Details cover ages, causes, kin, and church rites.
William Jackson col died suddenly at his West Morgan home last Friday from a paralytic stroke. He was about 90. Funeral services were at North Street M. E. church conducted by Rev. Reeves and his remains were buried in Fairview cemetery.
Small Blaze at West North Street home last Thursday evening caused about 850 in damage, covered by insurance. Mr Solomon suspects mice biting matches started the fire. Mrs Solomon helped extinguish it and caught grip while wet from efforts. Solomon also recalls meeting President Roosevelt in St Louis.
The Carnival The Eagle Carnival proved a big success as a very large crowd gathered in Marshall yesterday with larger crowds expected today and tomorrow. Premiums for farm products were announced but not all awards could be made. listed winners include White corn awarded to J M Sphar and Thos Hall Jr, Yellow corn to W S Holmes among others, and several other crops to named individuals.
Helen Huff daughter of J M Huff wins the $18 prize in the Eagle Contest offered by L Reppenhagen. Mrs Frank Justice wins second premium. Crowd is not record breaking and many contestants took part.
Reports say differences between the Board and Superintendent have been resolved and harmony restored. The Kansas City Star claimed possible six month continuation for Dr Whittington and a future successor, which board member denies. An Oct 11, 1907 meeting left disagreements unresolved per GOP member Abercrombie.
J. P. Orr, who managed Frank Mitchell's Higginsville jewelry store, was seen visiting old friends for several days. The Higginsville stock has been sold and Mr. Orr expects to locate elsewhere.
Church notes announce evangelistic meetings beginning next Sunday at the First M E Church led by singing evangelist J F Schofield and wife from Moody Institute Chicago, assisted by the choir. Also preaching at Salt Springs Presbyterian Church by Rev Ira Barnett.
Lieut Joseph Halley Pelot and Miss Ages Lester Hall wed at the hall of the bride’s parents in Marshall with ministers J B Abbot and W R Dobyns officiating. A large reception followed. The couple will reside near San Francisco where the groom serves. many out of town guests attended.
Unclaimed letters listed for Marshall postoffice dated October 16 1907 will be sent to dead letter office if not collected within two weeks. Names include Ellen Baker Mary Ellen Gooch Julia Miller Carrie Nickens Meadumese Keomakeen Anna Gill Co W Lane Luella Selger John B Davie James P Dow De B M Duncan William Filech J O Fry Joseph Green Dr Heatherly Stephen Holloway Edward Johnson A J Keesler Joe Macky Dre Ed Pearce J J Rose J W Smith IJ Wear.
Mr and Mrs T R Wilson return from West Mansfield Ohio with pride in local progress. W C Hoffman of Marshall and J J Killion with son near Sweet Springs and Elias I Smith near Hewstonia announce sorghum supply to customers. C A led a line through town to North Carolina before visiting Janestown Exposition after forty years. Miss Eschulte of Osage county visits Mrs Frank Valotine near Lown.
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