25 Jan 1904
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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1904
Page
1
Local jeweler Reed Street showcases mantle clocks and alarm clocks including Seth Thomas and Kullens brands. Call and view the clock collection at the shop offering reliable wake up timepieces.
An article from Cameron Missouri recounts a meeting in Kansas City area where about thirty attend to form a Polk party chapter linked to Reed for governor. The Cameron Democratic Clan is named after a vote, with Clinton county favoring Reed and Kansas City area voters split.
Edits describe a court plea by Darveran for fighting, and notes on St. Charles team players Bag Hel Tuirback and Eddie Kelly. Manager Runge receives a call about two last season sit positions. Railroad news covers Wabash personnel changes, schedules, and a fatal accident involving Kielard Doyle. Local visits, upcoming meetings, and church events are also listed.
Milly and about 500 people visited the undertaker yesterday and viewed the body of the Wisselmate man, who was said to be sickle Friday north of town. Half believed the corpse to be George Baker while the other half argued he was not. Dr C. Wo Manpis and Win Matipeus offered remarks. The real Cop Hiker telephoned from Sluntsville to confirm he was alive. A man stopping at the place Thursday night registered as James Carbin of St. Louis.
Local items report several illnesses including Max Lowenstein’s son with pneumonia and ear trouble for Mrs. Wipht. Mrs. Barker improves. Chas Kelso resigns from Merchants Hotel. Conductor S. Haynes moves home. The Democrat notes Barrow Street fashion, Cray returns to Peabody. Rev. Willingham contemplates resignation as pastor in April. New outdoor attractions and a stage show are advertised with ornate description and set pieces.
At a Columbia meeting the Missouri University Young Men's Association decided to raise $40,000 for a new building. General secretary Charles Paul Super, returning from a tour of Midwestern universities, outlined fundraising methods and a drive that will involve students and faculty.
Manager Halloran keeps the heating on to comfort the theatre for A Sow of Keat tonight and tomorrow. Joe Dail and Arthur Groff host friends at their Magic City meat market at 547 Reed Street. A blacksmith and horse shoer advertise services and prices in Moberly.
An urban ghost tale circulates claiming Officer Hogue confronted a white robed specter near St Marys Academy while pursuing a magical book. The story was denied by John Tague, a veteran Moberly policeman, as townsfolk debate the midnight haunting claim.
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