20 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1903
Page
1
The Are You a Mason troupe delivered a creditable performance at Heparty's opera house with witty situations and strong interpretation by an artistically gifted company. The audience applauded, and the review urges liberal patronage for such high class entertainment this season. Subscribe for the Democrat.
A Sunday rally at Penrth Street Methodist begins an extended series led by two visiting women preachers from Columbus Ohio. They emphasize faith over emotion, share Bible based comments, and highlight personal testimonies. Attendees report strong interest despite cold weather and praise the humble, Spirit guided approach. A second item notes thirteen carloads of cattle shipped to Chicago on Summers Special, with consignors J B Peifner G W Rice A Broaddus Summers Bros and others.
City committee calls on all judges and clerks of tomorrow's privy to be on hand by seven o'clock to open polls. Wabash management will permit employees to vote and inform foremen of their intentions. All shopmen may vote if they wish.
General Superintendent Magee announces wage and compensation changes for train engine and switch crews on the Wabash Western Division effective March 1. Conductors receive monthly rates based on miles, with engineers and firemen paid per mile and per engine handling duties, plus page adjustments. Brakemen, brakemen and other crew receive percentage or per mile rates, with specific engine numbers noted for handling duties.
Dr W P Borrill was walking home from Mast Main street toward the depot area when he slipped on a bank near Charles Sandison's residence. He fell eight feet, injuring ribs and leg, with one rib broken and another fractured. A doctor said he would likely recover enough to visit patients in a few days.
An early 20th century fragment discusses whether the United States should take a singular or plural verb form in official statistics. It cites religious prejudice fears tied to a circulating anonymous circular and laments threats to Catholic and Protestant communities.
The Republican mass meeting elected a regular city slate for the April 7 election with Mayor J Weisberg and Marshal J B Couty among those named as officials. Candidates for city attorney collector assessor and first ward councilman remain to be chosen by the committee. A separate note reports Clarence resident R H Wilson and Marshal Woods seeking their daughter Vida Wilson, who ran away with Nina Wink from Moberly.
Haynes Sims and Mish Carrie Sting union held at the bride's parents home with many relatives present. The groom Toft Pineus Elaynos officiated. Couple plans a two week visit to Cairo before the groom seeks employment in Colorado.
A fragmented Riverside notice describes a maritime disruption at the port. Coast guard and local officials respond as workers assess damage and secure the vessel. No injuries reported and authorities investigate the cause.
Former Vicut Coy Timan Tillman was denied bond after a hearing on charges of murdering editor Gron mules. Defense affidavits claim self defense and forceful warnings were used, Tillman saying he fired after Gonzalo’s pocket gesture. The article notes Tillman’s sworn declaration and the tense office confrontation.
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