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Moberly Evening Democrat

Location

Moberly, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1921

Page

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Clean-Up Squad to Pass On Compensation

J. T. McCutcheon of the Southwestern Division of Army Reserve visits Moberly to urge ex servicemen to file compensation and vocational training claims. The Red Cross and American Legion aid outreach with travel arrangements for meetings in Missouri towns from Hannibal to Sedalia, urging prompt action before the August to September campaigning window.

J. T. McCutcheon Armerieay Rei Croze Ealing Federal American Red Cross Red Cross Act Turke Molendy Iy Iim Amd Dr. Frusch Bueréan War Risk Insurance Delisar Boulevard St. Louis Rto Funsch Missouri Hannibal Chillicothe Joseph Kansas City

Sheriff to Collect Judgment Against Sannebeck and Degen

Henry County court awarded the Linkerhall Falls Trust and Savings Company a judgment of 590 dollars plus 11.45 costs against M J Sannebeck and Lewis Degen on January 18, 1921 with interest at five percent. Randolph County Court met in Moberly to approve bills and allot funds for multiple parties. Migs Harlan of Grand Crater was committed to the Fulton asylum. Matthews bridge flooring was ordered. Mrs Line Earson of Clark, 71, received ten dollars per week and Dan Roberts five dollars per month.

Sanne Milam Lrinkerhall Falrs ‘Trust and Savings Company Henry County Sanneberk M. J. Sannebeck Lewis Degen Randolph County Court Moberly Migs Harlan Grand Crater Fulton Asylum Matthews Bridge Line Earson Clark Dan Roberts

Thelma Michaels Sues Husband For Divorce

Thelma Michaels files for divorce from Thelyny Michaels in Moberly claiming separation since September 26, 1913, alleging indignities and improper conduct. She seeks custody of their six year old child and notes Boone county arrest records and current fugitive status of her husband.

Thelma Michaels Thelyny Michaels Paul Michasty Moberly Boone County

Wildcat Oil scheme lands several arrested in Missouri

A Wildcat Oil investment scheme collapsed as Greer and partner Wall were detained with charges of swindling. Victims bought stock at $1 per share while purported leases and a Breckenridge Texas trust were involved. Several named investors faced losses, and counterfeit letters heads tied to the firm surfaced.

Greer Hera Inlet Wall W. Wall Quinney Ofhcers Quincey Texas Breckinridge J. Wf. Polson Sherif Moberly Tyoth Werual T. W. Grea

Farrar Sued for Divorce in New York

Geraldine Farrar, famed Metropolitan Opera star, has been served with divorce papers by her husband Lott Tellegen, who came to the United States as leading man for Sarah Bernhardt. Tellegen charges desertion and says his attorney Harry N. Stein confirmed the report after being asked.

Purchaser and Seller Agreement Fragment

Fragmentary OCR note shows a basic seller purchaser agreement phrase. It lacks names dates places or actionable details, offering only a vague reference to a transfer or sale. No clear entities or outcomes to summarize beyond generic contract language.

Governor Len Small At Home In Springfield Visit

Governor Len Small arrived in Springfield to transact business at 10 o clock in the state executive offices. Sheriff Mester planned to serve a warrant if the governor remained in the city, with discussions ongoing by telephone between Sheriff Mester and State's Attorney Pred Moyes.

Springfield Len Small Waramobile Kankiukee Slerif Small Lo Todas Henry Mester Small Mester Mrnin Scate Moyes Ubu Wuld

China to Attend Disarmament Meeting in Washington

The State Department announced China proposed November 11 as the opening date for the disarmament and Pacific conference in Washington. Secretary Hull awaited replies from Japan and other powers while confirming China’s acceptance of the date.

China Washington Statee Department Praeuniam

Fire destroys Towles home and damages others in early morning blaze

A fire at the Towles home on West Rettins street, origin unknown, spread to the roof causing major damage. Fire crews corrected an address mix up, then found the blaze had already engulfed the roof. Loss includes furnishings and the Nolin Foods building portion. damage estimated at $ between $2000 and $500 plus household goods. Another blaze at 8210 Lilly avenue caused by a detective flue with a smaller loss.

Edeap Tawlos Pea Wust Rollips Streat West Rettins Crews Husk Nolin Foods Sonn Dave Reynolds Lilly Avenue Flue Househald

17-Year-Old Confesses to Slaying Widowed Mother in Deffendall Case

William Peffendall, 17, confessed to killing his widowed mother Tatra Deffendall, 70, whose decapitated body was found in the woods near the family home two weeks after she disappeared. Police said the admission came today as officials investigated.

Boonville Lnd William Peffendall Tatra Deffendall Deffendall Shoc Hed

Mrs Clyde Miller Named Maid of Honor at Centennial Queen Pageant

Mrs Clyde Miller of Moberly arrives to participate as guard of honor to Missouri centennial queen Leola list of Washington at the exposition and state fair pageant in Sedalia August 8 to 20. Randolph county is represented in the showing of Missouri growth and development as the maids of honor rehearse and await the final performance.

Sedalia Clyde Miller Moberly Missouri Miller Randolph County Lis‘town Leola Iist Washington Woeman Ehosan Mnusuali Sh Will Levin

Alaska Shipwreck: 45 Feared Dead off California Coast

Eureka reports the Alaska sank after striking rocks near Cape Mendocino on a Saturday night. Seventeen bodies lie in the morgue, 282 missing, and survivors describe chaotic lifeboat launches as Captain Hobey went down with the ship.

Eureka Cal Alaska Um Hall Slenimshin Theo Mendocia Blunt Feef San Francisco Vassel Warry Hobey Lieveet NedJast Alii Cape Mendociane Pacific Corona United States Mandalay Habey Eatiny Hobey

Missouri melon troubles spark shooting and vandalism

Missourts favorite melon leads to chaos as two boys are shot during a herd patch dispute near Nigbee. James Perkins reports melon thieves vandalized a patch at Higbee with a foreign suspect Dupree linked to the case. One son confessed and fined 25 dollars with costs. three others implicated. Dupree’s involvement ties to robberies in New Franklin.

Calita Queen City James Perkins Nigbee Dupree Higbee Strumpfer New Pranklin Hak City

Bound Attacked Maid Recalls Two Men In St Louis Threat

Miss Eunice Aytes a 17 year old maid found gagged and bound in a closet at 4256 Maryland Avenue apartment of Dr and Mrs Davie in St Louis The attack followed a theft of liquor and $26 from her room Police report two young men in dark suits silk shirts and caps sought work Wednesday prior to the assault and were later identified by the maid as the attackers The girl is under medical care and unable to be questioned further.

St. Louis Eunice Aytes Joseph Davie Maryland Avenue Charles Bunmegartner Con Neelsonl Street Po-Ice Miss Ayles Moberly Tree Tuckie

Former Moberly Man Drowns at Carrollton

Friends in Moberly learned Fred Henderson, formerly a Morrell Packing Company salesman, drowned yesterday in Carrollton while with his wife and baby. He had recently reassessed business ventures in Marshall before the fatal incident and was last reported in ill health with cramps.

Fred Henderson Carrollton Henderson Morrell Packing Company Marshall Hess Alcoest Carrellion Werderson

Probate Court Names Sarah C. Rucker Unsound Mind

The probate court ruled Sarah C. Rucker is a person of unsound mind and ordered a guardian for her person and estate to be appointed at a later date. The decision followed testimony from family members and others, with trustee discrepancies noted but not changing the outcome.

Sarah C. Rucker Fasse O'Bryan Cave Nichols Rucker McLaughlin Burke Tincker William Spotts Win D. Burke Walker Rucker Hind Simon Myr Sarah CG. Rucker Sarah C. Rutker

Blaine, C. W., dies in San Francisco

Mrs. Bessie Blaine reports her husband C. W. Blaine died at Lane Hospital in San Francisco on July 23 after a period of ill health due to diabetes. The Blaine family had moved west earlier in the spring, and his body was buried in San Francisco last Monday.

Bessie Blaine

Marriage License Issued for Gaines and Hess in Moberly

A marriage license was issued this morning to Murrel H. Gaines and Stella M. Hess, both residents of Moberly. The official record confirms their pending union.

Murrel H. Gaines Stella M. Hess Moberly

Unemployed Riots In London Spark Major Destruction

A massive unemployed protest in London involved over 6000 men, triggering wholesale fighting and property losses estimated at 5 million pounds. More than 400 police restrained the mob at Gillistein chamber giid, the largest demonstration of its kind this year. Roscoe Rubanks of Kansas City attended as a guest of Joe Ranel and Rolla Green.

London Gillistein Camber Giid England Roscoe Rubanks Kansas City Joe ‘Ranel Rolla’ Green

Ray Jackson Sentenced to Six Months for Vagrancy

Ray Jackson received a six month jail term in Justice of Peace Marshall's court for vagrancy and prowling near Tennessee’s ri fs districts by TaneHill Park. Four witnesses testified as deputies tracked him through late night alleys. he claimed to be looking for clothing but was arrested after officers spotted him breaking into the alley.

Ray Jackson Justice of Peace Marshall Tanehill Park Thompson Bircher Jackson Jad Wwe Sheri Harry Palso Her Justice Marshall Huntsville

Sinn Fein Detentions Alleviated in Britain Ireland

Dublin reports twenty four Sinn Fein members released after DeValera call to end British peace talks pressure. John F McKeown of Dark Eireann freed amid mounting tensions over negotiations and parliamentary detention.

London Dibiin Cas. Ue Jam. J. McKeown Dail McKeown Dublin Sinn Fein Parlia DeValera John F Me Keown Dark Eireann Parnament

Man Held Here Is Wanted in Fayette

A carnival worker here is wanted in Fayette for a theft of shirts ties and socks from Ernest Brown a hotel night clerk. Authorities say the suspect was involved in a similar charge in Fayette and will be pursued in Moberly as Fayette officials coordinate with county officials to recover the missing items.

Geo Melrose Fayette Ernest Brown Fayette Othcers Moberly

Mabrriy Cauple Married in Macon Yesterday

J Wim Rice and Miss Edith Gray wed yesterday in Macon after failing to obtain a license in Hustville. The bride, daughter of Gray and wife, resides 422 North Moulton and worked as a clerk at Gus Geisel's grocery on Hast Coates street. The groom came from Higbee about a year ago, worked for the Express Co, and will return to Higbee to live with his bride.

J. Wim. Rice Edith Gray Macon Maerly Hustsville of. Gray North Moulton Street Gus, Geisel's Gus, Geisel's Grocery Store On Hast Coates Higbee The Express Co. Ae

Weather Report Promises Rising Temperatures Tonight and Tomorrow

The notice notes a pairing of weather shifts with rising temperatures. It mentions advertising that turns merchandise into ready cash and hints at market activity.

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