28 Aug 1899
Page 1
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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1899
Page
1
A cluttered column lists fresh oysters at Globe, Dr Kelly's, and several merchants, plus plays, concerts, and open evenings. Mentions of a Married Men's Lease event, the Wing's domain, and a Jolly Well Pringie show. Also touts osteopaths, remedies, and a note on Chamberlain's Pine Basin for rheumatic pain.
A broad market of preserves, jellies, honey in comb, cakes, sorghum, pickles, vegetables, apples, and corn products is described. Names include Mary Singleton, Mrs. Gilly King, Lillie King, McGon, and Thaddeus Coulter. Local growers and vendors such as W. Coulter, Thad? in Durham, and Mrs. Warren feature assorted goods. Community notes mention the Jacksonville fair, a new bridge completion, and the Locust Grove school opening with Miss Sophia Boucher as teacher.
A jumbled historical notice praises a cough remedy attributed to Obimberlain and urged by J. J. Curry. The text describes a lingering cough, normal remedies, and mentions medical names and a critique of “digmition” within the body, reflecting period medical discussion.
A Norwood NY household recalls last winter’s whooping cough outbreak affecting children. They used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup with success, noting it relieved the cough and aided recovery. Data credits Clifford Proprietor Norwood House and local drugstore names J F Curry Ed McCanne and Dr Burk.
The Rev. Crosap, pastor of a southern Methodist church, faced his congregation with accusations about mounting assessments on church members and implied misuse of funds. He claimed the church had raised nearly 500 for Missions and that the Ladies’ Aid Society contributed many dollars to charitable work, including clothing and food for the poor, though the report notes the church’s weakness.
Miss Annie Onley claims a thorough trial and hot sore nerves in a cryptic missive. References to Halide Till Wild West Uotava and Alon's Moot life appear tangled in a damaged text with mentions of shoes and a return address in La Ray.
Rev. S. P. Cresap closed the conference year with large morning attendance and a sermon on faith. He reported the year ended with all claims met and no deficiencies for conference. Benevolence funds of $3ds paid in full. Cresap hopes for return. No preaching next Sunday. song service in evening. Classifieds note furnished cottage for rent and eye care services. Large two story home for sale or exchange in Sturgeon.
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