26 Jan 1904
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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1904
Page
1
Mrs YB F Wilson 66 formerly of Florida Monroe County was fatally burned at home in Hannibal when gasoline can exploded as she poured fuel into a stove. Her clothing ignited and she died at a hospital after suffering severe burns. Brother Win Blackerly of Hannibal notified. six children depend on relatives.
Ktert QGleary and Miss Hose Welsh were married at 4 PM at the parochial residence of Rev. Father John Ryan on North Ault Street. The couple will reside with the groom’s mother on North Fourth Street and the groom works for the Wabash as a freight brakeman. The Desmourar notes no charges against W. L. May amid union rumors and reports, and reports that cold weather froze pipes causing plumbing issues.
A daytime rear collision between trains No 4 and No qa known as the Portland Limited near Per uque Station. The Portland Limited passed the scene about five o clock and was struck while stopped for water. four sleepers were toppled and five passengers injured. The dead include William Conager John Nun Kilmer Hoplish and Ben Bennett. injured include Dr Edward Clements William Davis and George Seeberger. Both sleeping cars burned and the bridge was badly burned. wreck crews from Hannibal and St Louis assisted.
The German Catholic priest Rev Matha John Pennes died from an apoplectic stroke this morning while dressing. He was 53, had served 32 years, and led parishes in Pacific Missouri Perryville Salisbury and Moberly. His brother and eight nephews in Milwaukee survive. Funeral plans to be arranged by the Bishop and likely held in Moberly.
St Louis trains delayed seven hours while Wabash officials report limited steel car service in St Joseph. Ira Phelps returns to Missouri after leaving St Louis Prausit Go. Seth Palmer improves at home. Foy Ky resigns but plans to stay in Moberly. Fire destroys M M Osh er store at Mendon with $15,000 losses. insurance adequate. Mrs Malone hosts sixteen guests for Catherine Falter of Fulton with games and refreshments. notes on neighborly gatherings and local items.
A visiting representative showcased a sand and limestone brick touted as hard as rock and highly durable in Hasnabal. The piece, nicknamed fastened time brick, impressed merchants at the Mariners and Merchants boat show and is expected to gain western use. The article also notes record cold with readings from eight degrees below zero to twenty below. The unidentified body found north of town remains at Van Cleve's awaiting claim, with undertaker Beil Mahan handling arrangements.
The Fraternal Bond once based in Chillicothe and later in Des Moines is ruled out in Iowa. The state auditor sought a receiver for Continental Life Insurance Co which is claimed insolvent, Geo M. Stearnes named receiver. WS. Rishmond of this city leads both Fraternal Bond and Missouri association. consolidation plans were halted by Iowa law. The article also notes a social club meeting at Mrs. W M Burk home with prizes and guests from Atlanta and local families.
Mr I Switner of the Wabash brake team and Miss Kate Jones of Moberly were married in Huntsville yesterday afternoon and began house keeping in a 335 North Fourth Street residence in Moberly upon return. Many friends extend congratulations.
The Randolph Social Club held a masked masquerade last night with large attendance and elaborate costumes. After 1 o clock masks were removed and identities revealed, a social and financial success for the club. Joe Parrish and family travel to Pan to attend Dawson trial tomorrow where Frank Dawson faces a sentence of hang or life imprisonment.
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