19 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1907
Page
1
A garbled account describes a tense political scene with mentions of Jefferson City, incumbents, and the Democratic candidate amid a turbulent legislative struggle. The fragment hints at a legal matter or committee action, with uncertain details and several mis-spelled names.
Fragmentary text suggests Robinson's Book Store era, city finances, and extended debt years. References to Mas erly ars, voting for a measure, and public improvements imply a local fiscal struggle. Names like Crass and Lornd appear, with hints of promises and stalled projects affecting residents.
obituaries note Mrs J ah Mayes a Peres Moberly Bird te Kans City Sunday Afternoon burial here with parents Dow Medeall and with Phey Pelt ferme twenty Tow yan agen. EOS Win a well daewnated Highty resident of Wisely died at home as TP bomen steer. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at Comerrow Cemetery in Cia te Leeerd cemetery.
Supt Liley is re elected amid community debate on school policies. Miss May Kay, a graduate and substitute teacher, is proposed as principal for West Merk School, while Miss Whitty has served three years and is deemed qualified. Local events include social club plans and church activities with community details and travel notes mentioned.
The fragment outlines contract work at a storefront called Boworde Madderleen and mentions figures like Gheladon Woy and Grishian Laten. It hints at demolitions, remodeling, and new machinery with dates and places obscured. It references a meeting at Siam City and a planned public event, but many details are garbled.
A thief wearing a tattooed sleeve stole an overcoat from a man named Moyen while the town mourned a death. Police reported no suspicion against Chete who denies involvement. A large crowd gathered for the deceased Iris Pater and services were held with ministers and a funeral at Pacen WLans. The case proceeds in court with four months of legal actions and evidence presented. a verdict is expected tomorrow.
Joe W. Mullen reports the Hetall Merchanty Association held a Hue meeting last night. Members from Tureneanher klop and Severtine rely on experience to push the association toward progress, with plans to improve the area and support local businesses. A separate report notes arrests on the east side and a residence project in Millers Pride, including planned occupancy of Abbott residence.
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