23 Aug 1901
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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1901
Page
1
A garbled snippet describes double decker shoes as the new fad for women, noting an enormously thick sole and a raised upper connected by an extension ring. It contrasts how various cities’ wearers may react, with playful exaggeration about styles.
A cream and cake social hosted by the Ladies of the Degree of Honor ALO, GU. W. raised a nice profit at Mrs Kate Lynch's residence on South Aultatroal last night. Only Cecil Dysart, Richie Noonan and Nainbank attended, with good patronage despite cool weather. News items mention Dr King’s New Discovery curing Mrs George Long and her husband, plus fall woolens and medical testimonials from local merchants. A special train from Wabash to Mundolph Springs is advertised for Sunday August 26 with a tram from Union Station at 2:50 pm and return details.
BP Blanton was thrown from a buggy on Locust Street at night when the horse bolted and struck a telephone pole. He and Kathlone Stone were hurled from the buggy but survived with injuries not yet bone fractures. The mishap spoiled attendance at the Indian Creek picnic.
An assortment of medical patent remedies touts Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin and Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, with endorsements and prices. It also highlights Miss Rose Melvilleton’s return season in “Sis Hopkins” under Mr RR Sterling, plus local notes on upcoming performances and a past notable child’s recovery anecdote.
The text alleges Webster Davis seeks Republican backing for a mayoral bid and to split from the Democratic party. It claims Walter Davis faces backlash at a caucus for deserting the party, with hints he may align with Republicans to damage party bosses.
Walter Jennings son in law of a Standard Oil magnate purchased the Blanacs Hotel and Porast Lane House on the north shore of Long Island. He closed the two summer hotels and will tear them down for 155000 dollars, angering residents and impacting local trades as crowds fear the village’s summer guest era will die.
Two colored men, Clonor al Wilson and Jenry Collins, were arrested after a clash on Sturgeon Street last night. They pleaded guilty this morning and were fined $260 plus costs, which they paid.
Notice from J. Bowers requests any debtor parties to call and settle their accounts to raise funds for purchasing new fall and winter stools.
Mrs. Lima J. Allen, wife of W P Allen, living near Warlgaw one mile south, drowned herself in the Osage river. She vanished at 10 o clock, search parties found her apron on a willow tree, and her body was recovered about an hour later after a plea to jump the river Jordan.
Barbers from Mobarly sponsorial parlors sign a collective agreement fixing hours from 7 am to 8 30 pm on weekdays and 12 midnight on Saturdays, with holiday closings at 10 pm and 1 cent shaves on holidays. A price schedule lists charges for shaves, board trims, and full trims. the document is signed by multiple proprietors including Boston Eisenhaner Littrell Burris Wistar Willett Monry Parry and Ask for the Signal.
Property listings include a large two story eight room house with a Peek Wiliams furnace at 810 South Fourth Street, a newly repaired eight room house at 100 South Morley Street, a five room modern cottage with barn and fruit at 518 Barrow Street, and a four room cottage at 218 Jon Flaleck Street with outbuildings and fruit trees. Inquiries to 810 South Fourth Street. Also an ad for Bucklen's Arnica Salve and a dessert mix from The Mast Side Drug Store.
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