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Newspaper
Missouri Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1908
Page
5
Friends of E. H. Fulkerson near Salt Springs report he suffered a painful accident while milking last week. A cow backed over him, stepping on his right ankle and breaking it, leaving him in considerable pain.
Geo Goodloc of Napton, married to Miss Roxy Stein by Linire Ferrill Tuesday, was arrested soon after and confined in jail. The charge is unknown, but reports say he gave a false sworn statement about the young woman’s age, with she saying eighteen years old. The mirtles are well-known.
C W Marsh and son Leverett had runaway incidents last week. A shovel dropped near a horse and mule hitched to a buggy caused a crash into a tree, throwing Mrs Marsh and a baby but leaving them only slightly bruised. Leverett’s team was frightened by a bicycle, resulting in a repair bill.
M Nunes, a prominent Slater citizen, died of heart failure Wednesday near Slater at the Garnett sale about 1 30 pm. He leaves a wife, three married daughters and one single daughter. Funeral delayed to Sunday or later because one daughter cannot reach in time.
Ahas W Luse of Blue Lick recounts a scare after nearly stepping on a large rattlesnake while cutting corn. He dodged the snake, striking it with a corn knife and splitting it in two, then escaped unharmed. He left the incident with chills but no injury.
Three counters loaded with good remnants to be offered at W H Fletcher's sale Saturday September 5 with doors opening at 9 a m.
A young woman living near Mt. Leonard and working at the Vanome Hotel under the alias Casey attempted to take her own life Tuesday night with chloroform. Luther Boggs, the proprietor, noticed she had the windows closed tight and intervened, stopping the act. She was sent home the following morning.
A large remnant sale is announced at W H Fletchers for Saturday September 5. The sale starts at 9 AM.
Lee Roy Davis and Marie V Wade of Marshall. Geo Harris and Marasha Ella Vance of Marshall. Geo W Goodloe of Napton and Roxy Stein of Napton. Wim Ussery of Waverly and Katie Mathews of Plymouth. AL Russell Nugen of Norton and Margaret H Worley of Marshall. Robt E Marshall of Chicago and Nellie Martin of Arrow Stock.
Price marks announced for remnants at W H Fletcher's sale opening at 9 am Saturday September 5 with items likely limited and offered to buyers early.
Corrected weekly market summary from Swift & Co and Rea Page Milling Co lists poultry and grain items. Roosters hens turkeys spring chickens and wheat with prices and quality notes appear in scattered OCR lines.
Among our subscribers, Fred Puester changed his address from Little Rock to Nashville Kansas this week, where he and his wife have relocated. We wish them much success and happiness.
Visitors from Herndon and nearby areas renew the Republican newspaper while new subscribers are added from Slater Gardner Kansas Maria Mend Slater Marshall and other towns. Names include J Stephens GE Stephens J M Henley and W W Fenwick among locals renewing.
Gen Alexander P Stewart aged 87 died in Biloxi Mississippi after a long military career. He was the oldest and one of the highest ranking Confederate officers aside from Lieut Gen Buckner. His body was sent to St Louis for burial and a memorial service was held at Stewart Chapel of the M V C.
Uncalled for letters dated September 2 1908 remain in the Marshall post office and will go to the dead letter office if not claimed within two weeks. Names listed include Ermine Carpenter Julia Gulley Mollie Harrie Delia Joseph Della Throckmartie Ella Williams Mrs Birchi Annie Boggs M Davidson A D Howard C E Wilson Idas Wingate Charles A Black Hos C M Buford George McKinney C Mericke Rev Ernest Raney J Rogers DB Yowell M T CHASTAIN I M
The First Presbyterian church Sunday School held a picnic at Wilton Springs yesterday. Partee has returned from Frankfort Kentucky and will preach both services Sunday morning and evening, with Mrs Partee staying several weeks longer.
Local items record visits and travel by residents including Mre Nathan Thuophrey from Grand Mass and Chris Oster visiting her sister in Stater work. Mentions of L A Billingsley’s business trip to Kansas City and various neighbors’ illnesses, travels, teaching plans, and a critical remark about Col Hobson at a Chautauqua.
Remnant sale at W H Fletcher’s is set for Saturday September 5 with bidding starting at 9 a m Readiness and hours noted to draw shoppers from the town and surrounding areas.
Church notes report the Baptist Sunday School pic nic set for today at Wilton Springs. Epworth Leagues from two churches held socials and hay rides this week with about fifty attendees. Rev E O Smith will preach at First M E church Sunday morning and evening on ethical Chautauqua topics with noted speakers to be discussed.
Mrs Chris Joton of near M4 Leonamt travels Tuesday to Pare Bould AK to visit her ailing father F A Benedick. Benedick told Ms Ams terlay his wife’s mother Mrs Elizabeth Brown is improving. Lee Davis and Miss Mary Wade wed Saturday at the home of the bride’s parents in Us Corner, performed by Rev J O K McDonald.
Mrs Nancy Ledom and her son from Gardner Kansas visited Norton last week staying several days with Jase Van Winkle before leaving Saturday for Dover to visit Mrs Ledom's sister. Mr Ledom said they are doing well and like Kansas. A tarpaulin was left on the walk in front of the Kevsley Vawter Jewelry store. finder may leave it at Republi cavlow.
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