19 Apr 1904
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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1904
Page
1
Moberly residents praised a local theatre production last night at Anadorna's theatre. Amandola's troupe presented a Columbian theme with tableaus of Puritans soldiers and present-day troops, featuring Miss M Mathews as a highlights.
Amid confusion and garbled names the audience cheered the lively performance featuring Gwiawee sprites Misses Riehenberger and Gangh, and impersonations by A Ginecol Post and Sorps. Mayor Dingle toiled in a priestly role while many actors earned praise for singing, dancing, and dramatic scenes. The program closed with the Veterans scene and Angel of Peace as crowds applauded and plans for a repeat show were announced.
Promoters invite crowds tonight for a charitable showing at Mor Cemetery to support a worthy cause. Organizers urge attendance as a local attraction with proceeds benefiting the project.
Local notes report Briuge Rishmond visiting relatives in Hunites Wille and Mrs. Davidson on North Will an street. Tribble visits Kansas City relatives as Dingle and daughter plan a trip. John A. Ptardin recovering after stabbing. Dr. Owens returns to practice. Barnaby Brook may move to Columbia. many others visit family and attend events.
William J. Church was arraigned in Warrenton Missouri on a murder charge for killing his foster parents My and Mrs Yeates. Crowds packed the courthouse as Sheriff Polster escorted the prisoner from Truesdale to Warrenton then to the sheriff’s office. Prosecutors read the information and Church pled not guilty though the judge postponed the trial to a special term, with Church returning to St Louis after brief custody.
The benefit performance at Moberly raises funds for the cottery paying fund and housing improvements. Organizers urge all who are treated in chia to attend and support the effort to help the house.
Mrs Jo Puller suffered apoplexy Friday and was expected to live. Her daughter Mrs Swales and son Walter of Morris Kansas, and another daughter are en route. Mayflower Club plans a dance at the old courthouse tonight with about fifteen couples from Minuteville and nearby towns attending despite delays in arrivals.
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