Death of William Bell at Gilliam area
William Bell died at the home of Wm Chandler northeast of Gilliam Tuesday noon from consumption. He was one of eight siblings, all but one having died from the same cause, Mrs. Bertha Watts of New Franklin being the survivor. A Marshall Eagle lodge member, the group handled funeral arrangements with services at 10 a.m. led by Rev. Gordon Cremoline Dip at O. W. Johnstons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bell
Wm. Chandler
Gilliam
Bertha Watts
New Franklin
Marshall Eagle Lodge
Lev. Gordon Cremoline
O. W. Johnston
Mrs Mary Flynn dies after illness at 73 in Marshall
Mrs Mary Flynn aged 73 died after several days illness at home on South Lafayette. A Marshall resident for over fifty years she suffered asthma and heart failure. Five children survive Rosa Flynn Annie Flynn John Flynn Mrs Drandecker all of Marshall and Mrs O Meara of Kansas City. Funeral services by Father O Neal at the Catholic Church Monday morning, burial at Ridge Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Flynn
South Lafayette
Marshall
Rosa
Annie Flynn
John Flynn
Drandecker
Obituary notes for Mrs Anna Anderson and Palmer Priest
Mrs Anna Anderson of Saline dies at St Luke's Kansas City from heart failure after long illness. She was aunt to E I B Shannon and Mrs A F Vawter. remains go to Batesville Arkansas for burial. Palmer Priest dies near Wanamaker at an advanced age from dropsy. remains buried at Longwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Anderson
Saline
St. Luke's Hospital
Kansas City
E. IB. Shannon
A. F Vawter
Batesville
Ark
Palmer Priest
Wanamaker
Longwood Cemetery
Texas Fever at Alma Hits Local Cattle Market
W B Welsh Marshall veterinary visited Alma last week to tend Henry Schaeperkoetter's cattle afflicted with Texas fever. Five cattle died during the week after being recently purchased from the Kansas City market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Welsh
Marshall Veterinary
Alma
Henry Schaeperkoetter
Kansas City
Marriage Licenses Granted in Waverly and Marshall
A list of marriage licenses issued includes E F Jordan and Waverly M B, Olive Binnett and Slazer, Annie Frazier and Slater H D Hinton, Leora Hayes and Walter Woods, Hattie Foster and M P Barnes, Laura Tussey and Adolph Behoop, Urith Harrison and Ed L Milligan, Bees L Armstrong and E C McCullough, Edna M Baynolds and J N Griffith, Bertha Short and Shackleford. These licenses cover Waverly Marshall Slater and surrounding areas with several couples from Mexico and St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Hinton
Marshall
Leora Hayes
Walter Woods
Marshal
Mrs. Hattie Foster
Cdl
M. P. Barnes
Waverly
Laura Tussey
Adolph H. Behoop
Mexico
Urith Harrison
Edw
L. Milligan
Slater Bees
L. Armstrong
Slater E. C. McCullough
St. Louie
Edna M. Baynolds
Mata Bend
J. N. Griffith
Sedalia M E District Conference Held With Series of Services
The Sedalia District Conference of the M E Church met Tuesday through Saturday with morning and evening sessions. Highlights include sermons by S Us Campbell and E P Anderson, devotions by N J Steinheimer and G T Beard, and talks on church growth, youth outreach, and ministerial etiquette. A railway accident near Higginville injured Rich Keith, who received $25 from the company as compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
The
M. E. Church
Fternoon
Ray Walker
S. Us. Campbell
G. T. Beard
Rich Keith
Higgineville
The Carpenter Trial Captures Courtroom Attention
The Carpenter Trial proceeds in criminal court this week with strong public interest. Officials indicate the case is expected to extend through the week as proceedings continue and new evidence may be presented.
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Peluge
Peonage at Mt. Leonard in Kansas City Times report
The Kansas City Times reports Mrs Bele Kayes faced a United States deputy marshal warrant on peonage charges from Mrs Martha Robertson. Allegedly she held Mary Kayes and her daughter Muggens Kayes to work without pay for decades, with the older woman described as a former slave. The daughter is now 16. The article notes the case details are forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Times
Bele Kayes Wee
United States
Marsha
Martha E. Robertson
Mary Kays
Col
Muggens Kays
Mra
Kays
Leonard
Political supplement warns readers against heavy political content
Our supplement urges readers to engage with political material but downplays intruding on readers space. A New Frankfort report describes a fight between two colored men ending with a gunshot and a severe injury, though details remain unclear.
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New Frankfort
Change of Firm at Heskett & Brown Stable
J. J. Mitchell assumed control of the Heskett & Brown feed stable yesterday after purchasing it last week. He takes over management and operations, signaling a new era for the business and its customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Mitchell
Heskett & Brown
Court Proceedings and Administrative Actions 1908
September collections approved by J W Tarnhill. Aley Bates to State Hospital for the Insane. Inquests and fees for J O Hamilton and L M Kelley examined. fees set at 32.00 and 24.70. Engineer to inspect road repairs in section 25-52-20. Overseers granted extension to November 15 1908. Canoe case continued to November term. Coal contract awarded to Calvert Thros for 1908-09. W N Palmer damages denied. Remonstrance sustained in widening pond case. Proceedings on M H Moore road petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvert Thros
W.N. Palmer
County Court Proceedings Report Bridges and Tax Matters
The county court convened after ad journment with Judges Hickman Force Gaines and Durrett as clerk and Sheriff Bacon presiding. Warrants issued for judges and clerks, returns from the primary election discussed, and multiple road and culvert reports across sections 21-40-23 and 12-51-21 through 4-51-28. Henry Viets granted poll tax relief for 1908. Durrett presents 1908 railroad tax book abstract, approved by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tt. W. Hickman
W. B. Gaines
W G. Durrett
C. Ts. Bacon
Henry Viets
Loor
W. G. Durrett
Court Adjourns to Meet in October
The court continued to October 1004 the matter of FT Tedman et al. petitioners to grade and fill. Dr Reynolds was granted permission to erect a telephone line along the public road with usual restrictions. Court adjourned to meet Monday October 5 1008.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FT Tedman
Reynolds
Prank Causes Fatal Explosion at Windsor Station
A playful act on a Missour i Kansas & Texas freight platform in Windsor Kansas City area exploded after a box of dynamite. Seven died and fifteen were injured in Sedalia Missouri. Conductor A F P Herschberger and Avent Yake were among the deceased and witnesses testified at the coroner's inquest.
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Windsor
Missour, Kansas & Texas
A. F P. Herschberger
Shalia
Sedalia
Hershberger
Avent Yake
Herschberger
Calhoun
Heory
Sedabia
Frank Yake
James McCabe
Henry Geystone
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. A. Vawter
Optician
Kelley-Vawter Jewelry Co
West Side Square
Marshall, Mo
E. F. Jordan
M. B, Zeysing, Waverly
Olive Binnett
Slazer
Annie Frazier
Slater
M. E District
M. E Church
Thomas
N. J. Steinheimer
Organized Church
E. CO. Smith
Orville Crain
Kh. A .Want
W. H. Siders
P. E. Pierce
J. C. Steevie
H. L.hunter
Martin
the Evanelistic Church
D. L. Thomas
Hlow
D. B. Bulkiey
M .Carter
F. A. Harper
Miss Dillion
L. L. Brannon
E. P. Anderson
Dr. N. Luccock
E .P. Anderson
FE. O. Smith
the Carpenter
Mt. Leonard
Belle Kays
Our Supplement
J. W. Tarnhill
G. Allen
Canoe
L. M. Thomson Et al
M. Lh. Moore Et al
Mt. Olive
Missouri
iIk
Kansas Farmer
Marshall Republican
Varsity
Hart, Schaffner & Marx and
Clothcraft Clothes For
Hart Scha Her & Man
Murphy
Mills Clothing Co
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