Home-Coming Day at Middle Grove
Sunday, August 21, Middle Grove Christians held homecoming with former residents gathering at the church and surrounding grove. Elders Pierson and Reavis led revival services, with songs and a moving Lord’s Supper observed. A sermon by Kier Rengis drew on Corinthians, followed by a bountiful dinner and reminiscences under the trees. Bearers recalled local history, including Middle Grove college and church grounds gift by G. H. Bassett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Middle Grove
J. W. Pierson
EB. G. Treavis
Mexico
Little Brown
Wilkdwood
Reavis
Rome
Kier Rengis
Deat
Oak Hunter
George Green
Green
H. P. Jennings
Machanics’ Bank
Churea
Mollie Bassett
Wilder J. C. Berry
Mre
Jennings
G. H. Bassett
Motherly Doctor and Bride Honeymooning
Dr. F R Mitchell and Miss Loraine Newton were married yesterday morning at 015 by Dr. C B Bovins in the Presbyteran Transect. The couple will reside in Moberly where Dr Mitchell has practiced, then begin a honeymoon trip to Excelsior Springs and Kansas City after a wedding dinner at the Mitchell home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pe. R.A. Mitchell
Loraine Newton
Dr. Bovins
FR. A. Mitchell
C. B. Bovins
Lavinia Wings Columbi M .Newton
Cairo
Pride
Stella Bomgeors
Randolph County
Moberry
BR. M. Jotie Aton
Mitchell
Dr. Mitchell
T. S. Mitchell
West
Rollins Street
Alice Meacham
Stella Trodgers
Waverly
Omar King
Columbi
Benj
Gwendolyn
Ruth Mitchell
Hallsvile
R. M. Newton
Excelsior Springs
Kansas City
Phoenix Floods Recede as City Grapples with Damage
Aug 22 Phoenix faced heavy rains causing Cave Creek flooding and lower town inundation. Water reached the state capitol basement and farm lands east of the city were submerged. National guard patrolled the area. property damage estimated near 500000. Western Union reported no loss of life as floodwaters spread.
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Phoenix Fioods
Phoenix
Arix
Thoanix
Cave Creek
State Capitol
National Guard
Los Angeles
Western Union Telegraph Company
Ufs
Boy Testifies Father Killed Mother in Granite City
John Dorman, 16, confessed to police that his father Arthur Dorman, 38, a farm hand, murdered his mother and buried her in a shallow grave in a field near here. They were arrested at a junction and charged with the murder after a woman’s body found June 16 was identified as Mrs. Serena Gilliland who had come from Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granite City
John Dorman
Arthur Dorman
Young Dorman
Serena Gilland Bac
Cincinnati
America Aims for Peace Treaty Within Fortnight
August 22 report from Berlin states American commissioner Drese. told Chancellor Wirth that America wants peace within a fortnight. Reichstag meeting planned for late August with cross party consent except for the communists. Signing of the treaty is considered surer with broad support.
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America
Berlin
Drese
Wirth
Reichstag
Circuit Court to Convene Tomorrow for Cleanup
The circuit court will convene to clean up leftover cases with no major items expected this term. It is likely the court can finish everything and adjourn before Huntsville's September term opens. Miss Evelyn Nelson of St. Louis visits Mrs. J. J. Wheeldon on Wes Coates Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Tne Circuit Court
Weil
Huntsville
Evelyn Nelson
St. Touts, l
J. J. Wheeldon
Wes Coates Streut
Dramatic police court docket in Missouri town
A lively police court docket centers on Adie Albon of Macon and Roger Michaelson after Albon’s husband attacked Michaelson with scissors over a supposed affair. Albon’s husband Albon is fined, while Albon herself pays a jail-arranged fine. Several other defendants are fined for drunkenness and disorderly conduct in the morning session. Louis Jones and Wille Butler, both colored, are among those charged with peace disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Max
Adie Albou
Macon
Moberly
Erself
Ove
Roger Michaelson
Cals
Michaelson
Michaels
San
Alyon
D Michaelson
Albon
Haynes
Te Court
Alben
S. M. Lacy
Ithel Williams
Thabe Robinson
Annie ‘Thylor
COREE
Katie Gross
Tom Gurch
Millig Jackoon
Gosta
Katie
Dora
Mm Ju
Louis Jones
Wille Butler
Mayor Dingle Begins Vacation Schedule Across Towns
Mayor A. C. Dingle departs for Pattonsburg to oversee vanes, then travels to Hamilton for races next week. He will attend the Moberly council meeting on September 5 and later go to Trenton to manage lace es actions before returning to Moberly to end his vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Dingle
Pattonsburg
Hamilton
Moberly
Trenton
Americans To Fight for Ireland in Secret Dail Session
Dublin August 22 The Dail Eireann met in secret to hear Sinn Fein cabinet’s report on Lloyd George’s proposed reply. The reply would not be sent before Friday. Harry Toland, secretary to DeValera, said many Americans are willing to fight for Ireland if hostilities resume, and that America favors peace and supports a separate Irish nation.
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Ireland
Dublin
Dail Eireann
Sinn Fein
Lloyd George
Harry Toland
DeValara
America
Eneland
Roads Report Favorable After Rain
Motorists report Motherly Sunday travel conditions are smooth with dust settled by Saturday morning rain. Ongoing heat may lift dust again, causing future travel disruption.
I R A Returns Home During Truce Amid Dublin News
Dublin dispatch by Charles McCann notes Ireland's murder issue resurfacing during the Smude and British pause. The Irish Republican Army leaders, including Michael Collins and Hilhard Mulcahy, are described as well dressed and active in Dublin, while government figures remain elusive to the public. The article compares IRA leadership to a united force ready to resume fighting if peace talks fail, and highlights Collins as a central, unseen figure in Irish affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Charles McCann
Ireland
Nygie
Trelaad
Unileyr
Landon i
Michael Collins
Dail Eireann
George Washington
Share
I. R.A
Maken
Richard Burgess
Chamber of Commerce to Discuss Gas Raise
The chamber of commerce will hold a board meeting tomorrow night in the basement rooms of the public library to examine the proposed gas rate increase. A membership meeting will follow to decide on action, with protests already voiced by the Retail Merchants Association and expected city council concerns. The issue will also be reviewed by the public service commission mid September as hearings approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Retail Merchants Association
Public Service Commission
Salse
Home Of Edgar Towles Demolished For Rebuilding
The burned residence of Edgar Towles, destroyed by a tire incident two weeks ago, was torn down this morning and will be rebuilt, according to information received today.
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Edgar Towles
Elks Urge Uniforms for State Convention Parade
At a recent Elis lodge meeting Porrest Martin of Bittle Dick Clothing Co offered free uniform services for Elks attending the state convention parade next week. All Elks urged to arrange uniforms at once as time is short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Elis Lodge
Porrest Martin
Bittle Dick Clothing Co
Fire in Macon Hotel Leaves One Dead Ten Missing
A fiery explosion at the Brown House hotel in Macon Georgia started by a chemical blaze left one person dead and ten missing. Firefighters and police continued to search the ruined building as guests fled from third floor windows during the blaze. Two unidentified bodies were recovered and officials feared more deaths as the hotel’s interior was severely damaged by the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Persod
Ohaers
Gol. Wilder
Petize
Ostelry
Disarmament Talks and Rail Bill Briefs From Washington
Washington August 22 nearly two billion dollars will be spent from the treasury for the railroad bill if enacted Representative Rayburn Texas Democrat told the house direct appropriations to date total 1 75 000 000 206 000 000 may follow soon as needed. Portersville August 22 Walter Alexander, blamed for killing Mrs Bachman, drank poison and died surrounded by officers after she chose another husband. Mrs Bachman was shot at Poplar yesterday.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury
Rayburn
Texas
House
Tatayr
Portersville, Cal
Walter Alexander
Robertson Tapp assault case set for August 25
The State of Missouri vs Nita Tapp over an alleged July first assault on Fay Robertson will be heard by Justice of Peace M M Marshall next Thursday if witnesses arrive. The trial has been postponed several times due to lawyer and witness availability. Defense lawyers are Younter and Chamier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Missouri
Nita Tapp
Fay Robertson
Justice of Peace
M. M. Marshall
Messrs. Younter & Chamier
House Passes Agricultural Bill In New Export Aid
Washington August 32 The house tailay passed the McNary bill by 314 to 21 enabling the War Finance Corporation to aid in the export of agricultural products. The measure makes 1 billion dollars available through the corporation for loans to individuals and corporations to export American crops. Conferences between the house and senate now necessary. Weir and daughter visiting her sister at Council Bluffs Iowa.
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House
Washington
Tailay
McNary
War Finance Corporation
Corporation
Extra Entertainment at Elks Convention Adds Ladies Orchestra
Kansas City lodge secretaries report a new ladies amateur orchestra joining the Elks convention program on Sept 6 7 8. Eleven members come from prominent Kansas City families and nearby. rooms sought in Moberly homes. Registration moved to Dr Towte’s North Fourth building. Lem J Burns says strong turnout expected. Mexico brass band plans to attend and assist state presence.
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Weis
J. Becker
Kansas’ City
Tks’ Lodge
Elks
Kansas
Cuty
EB. L. Thompson
Meberly
Princess Theatre
Mexico
Quiet Church Wedding For Tucker and Kaufman
Risa Leyne Tucker and Gari Kaufman quietly wed at Fourth Street Methodist Church with Rev. Robin Gould officiating. The ceremony featured a ring exchange as the organist Mrs. Robin Gould played. The bride wore a dark blue suit trimmed in gray and carried a bouquet of roses. Attending were family and close friends, including Wallace Tucker and Mr. and Mrs. George Kaufman. The couple, popular locals, plan Florida and St. Louis work trips before settling in town.
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Risa‘ Leyne Tucker
Gari /Kaufman
Robin’ Gould
Sreet Methodist Church
Robin Gould
Wallace
Tucker
George Kaufman
Ofd
Miz
Emil. Gatekunst
Olive
Ant
C. Ty
Dodson
Mary
Robert. Somerville
Arthur
Weather Forecast and Local Guests
Generally fair tonight and tomorrow with a slight warming trend in the latter part. Mrs. W. R. Harrison and her children of St Ease are visiting maternal relatives and friends.
Missouri Retail Men Meet in Elks Hall
The twenty first convention of the Missouri Retail Merchants Association opens in Moberly with remarks by Gus Chandler and greetings from city officials. Delegates from St Louis Kansas City and Columbia hear reports on membership, rules, and the value of local merchants associations to retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
P. B.akmeyer
Testes Atate
Rav ‘Waddil
Kirksville
Wadill
Elme
Solon
J. P. Langansas
Frank Allenby
St.’ Louis
G. Daley
Columbia
A Peters
The
North St. Louiness Men's, Association
Friedernes St
Ulissas Ci C
Miller
St. Bugis
Meekniadu
Louis
George Croner
Kaz
St.Noia
Alten
Clyde Daley
Thei 1 Meechante’ Association
Broberly Mae Ehants
Secretar
Padbury
M. St. Louis
W.B. Sullivan
Sephy
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Vilage
Reid
Washington, l
Britain
State Department
ATL
Ws. A. H. Weir
Council Bluffs, Ta
Teangax
Mish Eennye Tucker
Carl Raufmain
Buchanan Street
WW. A
Elks Hall
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