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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1903
Page
1
A letter from PT T McKinney dated in Los Angeles recounts a Coast ing Limited derailment near Rin son California. The coach car slid down a high embankment, the dining car rolled twice, and many passengers were injured as Sam McKinney helped free and aid the imprisoned travelers.
Belleville Illinois mayor Fred J Kern a former congressman defends the lynching of David F Wyatt a Black teacher shot after County Superintendent Charles Hertel was killed He calls it a irregular execution and says authorities could not be expected to shoot to defend the prisoner while noting a racist agitator fuels local tensions Threats followed the event and a revolver charge against Wyatt was dropped with no proof
Albert Fleming and Mise Lou Snidow were married by Alder W. M. Featherston on West Rolling Street at 5 30 PM. The bride hails from Madison and is praised as popular and refined. The groom is described as industrious and domestically inclined. A reception at the groom’s parents home followed by a move to housekeeping with his brother on North Buchanan Street is planned. The Democrat offers heartfelt congratulations.
Dr Pred B Allen of Okeone Oklahoma and Miss Magna Chandler were married last evening in the bride’s home at Bix o Cloak The ceremony was performed by Roy J B Binney in a gracious service The newlyweds will travel to Paris then return to the Magic City before settling in the territory A reception program was announced for Opera House Saturday evening under local auspices Read Perry Daily Democrat
Nine graduates participated in Prof Goetze s Conservatory commencement at Hegarty s opera house. Miss Katherine McBride of St. Louis performed, with Goetze s orchestra providing popular selections as the audience applauded, signaling several graduates may gain notable reputations in music.
An advertisement spread by W. F. Boze promotes Missouri agriculture claims from the State Board of Agriculture annual report. It touts large corn yields and cash values, citing 807,000,000 bushels produced and a total value of 2.35 billion dollars, with notes on previous year figures and market prices.
Flower Carnival proceeds for the M EB Church building fund feature a program of songs duets and readings. Performers include Anna Lotter Clara Bell Bassett Lillie Snyder Eleanor Lewis Christine Lewis Maude Gay Myrtle Daniels and others with a flower theme and personifications such as Lily Rose Fern Violet Corn Flower and more listed in the program. Proceeds go to the church building fund.
Osage City Kansas businessman O. G. McElfresh acquires W. Ficklin interests after the Eagle Coal and Mercantile Company changes hands. L. W. Wicklin J. S. Harlan and Ed Haley retire with W. A. Ficklin retaining his stake. Batchelor of Salina buys remaining shares. A social note adds Jones trips to Bruns for business and hopes for visits to Moberly.
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