12 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1905
Page
1
Yesterday marked Children’s Day with morning services led by younger students and afternoon class activities. Evening program by senior and intermediate classes impressed the audience, who filled the church for a well received event as postmasters nationwide report mail volume updates.
A dated note urges postmasters to stay out of political bossing and focus on business and service. Postmaster Scott receives a letter urging neutrality, while Moberly’s postmaster role is mentioned. A birth at Bedford Street brings news of a fine fish baby. The Heaworth League hosts a monthly meeting at Mrs Mark's Harrow Street home inviting all members to attend with a guest.
The Macone Le church heard Rev Gaither deliver the memorial address praising scholarship and eloquence. He told members to stay after services as he announced he and his wife will depart for the west before July first to take a new charge in Axtell Nebraska.
Robert Collins, a young Black man, drowned yesterday at the old reservoir while swimming with brothers and friends. Cramped, he disappeared about thirty feet from shore after initial diving. His body was recovered after an hour with hooks and lines. he was 24 years old. Nearby, Mrs. Holt received an invitation to a Kansas City marriage, linking to the family of Joe H. Morris, Kansas City postmaster. A distant note mentions a notable Boone descendant and a Texas businessman.
Rev Shumons preached on denying the murky rivers of Remembrance urging Christians to leave a heritage of helping others. He compared life to journeys through tunnels to Chattanooga and cited Israelites by the rivers of Babylon. A Morristown tale of a captive eagle illustrates rising above captivity to a heavenly home. The message urged renewal through the Savior’s touch and bringing light to others.
A blurred notice from a Mober Ty advertiser reports three lots sold quickly after a single insert. It claims reasonable prices and outlines buyers: Oma Wy, Vo Proe, Arthir Prae, with plans for houses on Vis Totat uter and Syoulos addition. The piece concludes praising newspaper advertising and endorses Chamberlain's tablets as a cure.
Thompson and Miss Hassie Garret of Middle Grave were married at 430 West Rollins Street by minister Edd W. M. Featherston in the afternoon ceremony. The couple had previously planned with Ila Berry but altered plans after learning of a dissolution. A morning letter announced the death of Mrs. May Buchanan of Darby Montana at Missoula Sisters Hospital after a tumor operation at age 46, wife of Forbes Buchanan a Montana ranch man and brother of several local women.
The fanerat of the famoented Hd JOA Berry who died Saturday will be held at Central Christian church this evening at 7 30. Services will be conducted by Elders Featherston and Lurber. Burial follow at Mokane Missouri tomorrow on the 52% Mo Ko passenger train to Mokane for burial.
News item reports Lola Lasley, a prominent local figure, reportedly used a shotgun yesterday in Shoshina Missouri to end her life. The motive linked to health concerns is noted, with relatives including Jay Lasley, a consignor in the city, mentioned in connection to the incident.
Ada Sparks, a popular young belle of Shelbina, will wed Sullivan of Columbia on Wednesday. The bride is sister to George W. Gerard and J. P. Sparks of the city, and they all plan to attend the ceremony.
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