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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1903
Page
1
A four hour downpour spoiled last night’s carnival for Democrat readers with hundreds of visitors disappointed as crowds planned to attend at night. Afternoon business was strong, and today’s turnout could salvage the week for the Commercial Club. Farmers may benefit from the rain, allowing a day off.
Special to the Democrat reports unconfirmed word of a revolt at Constantinople with rumors the Sultan abdicated. In Jackson Wyoming June 19 a Maran murder trial jury was discharged and slated for resumption in Cynthia, Kentucky with another judge likely. J Ax nold, a fast riches art firm impresario, surrendered to authorities and posted bond.
At 10 30 last night a crash between a passenger train and a car attached to the rear of the Illinois Central train near the east approach to the Hada bridge in St. Louis killed John Dodige a Dallas Texas horse trainer. Several horses aboard the car were killed or maimed with several others injured.
Forest Park Amusement Company incorporated in Kansas City with capital of 100000, 500 shares. May R. Orthwein of St. Louis holds 408 shares. The firm plans a downtown theatre in Kansas City this fall plus park and out of park operations including cafés and saloons.
Laura Smith 25 died at 6 o clock this morning at 706 West Coates street after a lingering lung illness. She leaves a mother and two sisters Mrs Jackson of this city and Mrs Chia Raumberger of McPherson Kansas. Funeral at the residence Sunday at 3 pm conducted by Rev GD Willingham. Burial Oakland cemetery.
A severe thunderstorm caused a lightning strike at Choo Holliday’s Forest Avenue residence injuring a daughter. Lightning also shattered a front door area at Mr. Burton’s home nearby, knocking Mrs. Burton down and leaving her severely stunned. Numerous areas across the city reported electical damage and outages.
Master Virgil Boucher, son of Ora Boucher, cut a toe with an ax while playing near the family home on Taylor street this morning. Dr. Clapp dressed the wound and the boy will limp for several days.
At 20 she seeks a devoted man willing to go anywhere for love. By 25 she wants a worldly, capable partner with a promising future and no past embarrassment. At 80 she craves wealth alongside any manly trait, and at 86 she simply states I want a man.
Closing exercises at Bogarty's Opera House for St. Johns School drew a small audience as rain kept many away. The program highlighted every performer as of high merit and praised by attendees amid inclement weather. Tonight St Marys academy also hosts closing exercises at the opera house to follow.
Miss Minnie Dobyns of Mexico visits Moberly. Ida Patson returns from Auxvasse district conference. Mrs Dr Robert Haley from Brookfield visits. Kate Corby returns to Brunswick. Mrs J Herring and Helen visit Hannibal. Minnie Owens returns from Huntsville after Carnival visit. dances postponed. Knufman to sell wine cakes Saturday. Kaufman secures roof contract at Miller's Park. Wabash trains to Kansas City and service updates. city sells rock for paving to J J Dayne for 7 cents per square yard.
Jackson Kentucky June 1 The jury in Curtiss Jett and Thomas White charged with the murder of J B Marcum could not agree after a day of deliberation with two jurors favoring conviction while others leaned to acquittal Most jurors held out for acquittal and the report tonight is that the panel has disagreed and will ask to be discharged
Petitions circulate in Boone and Callaway counties seeking establishment of a new southern county with New Bloomfield as the county seat. Farmers push for the next Legislature to create the division and name New Bloomfield as the center of government.
Randolph Social Club hosts a dance tonight at their hall on South Williams street opposite the post office. Admission is 50 cents per couple and the event starts after the Carnival performances end. Out of town guests are welcome to enjoy a few hours before their trains.
Robbers entered the Harv ey family country residence six miles south of Moberly while the occupants were away and stole a gold watch plus two plain gold rings. No clues found, suspected hobos due to nearby railroad and begging visits.
Job notice seeks laborers immediately at the Swift and Company plant on South Street in St Joseph Missouri. Applicants are told to apply now for ready employment.
Four Black individuals held in Moberly and Blunteville on suspicion in an infant death were released today by order of Prosecuting Attorney Doyle. The group claimed the child was stillborn and that they only assisted in harrying the baby. evidence was deemed insufficient for conviction.
Advert says fifty young cows and heifers needed for grazing. Contact phone 310 or send page to Ratzer Union Market for purchase details.
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