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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1901
Page
2
The Ohio Republican feud resurges with allegations that Boas Hanna aims to purge opponents to secure the nomination. Louis Mirror notes a rumor that St Louis will mishandle the 2008 World’s Fair and urges the Fair Commissioners to clarify. St Louis must prepare for a busy 1903 rollout despite doubts.
Brick Yard owner Tuttle reports full capacity work as demand for brick grows. Recent fills include 120000 bricks for a Clifton Hill Blora building, 80000 for Salisbury Model Mill rebuild, 14000 for Wayotte improvements, and 50000 for the Moberly Opera House.
In Evans court the attachment suit of W H Sidenatricker against Mrs Martha Bailey for 186 was heard. Joe Bailey claimed the attached property in interplea. Judgment for Bailey with costs. Bailey’s plea of abatement denied. Merits debated five days. parties likely to compromise.
The Burlington Route offers very low excursion rates all summer to the West East and North with destinations including Colorado Utah Black Hills Buffalo Exposition Seashore Adirondacks Canada Mackinaw and Lake Superior resorts. Readers are urged to contact local ticket agents or request rate circulars for details.
Reports describe a mob in Camden delivering 500 lashes to Tom Watson after his wife testified against Wil Busney for an assault. Gov. Davis had suspended Busney’s sentence following a later confession, incensing locals who then targeted Watson to comfort the accused. Watson was sent south by train with orders not to stop in Arkansas. In unrelated items, Sam Lehman died in Chicago at 86, leaving a sister and mother. funeral details noted.
A patent medicine claim offers Indiarsyion tablets to cure sour stomach and heartburn. Druggists may refund the money if the product fails to cure, price 60 cents per package.
Pingree of Michigan died in London Tuesday night. The Democrat published an extensive biographical sketch of this distinguished American in yesterday's issue.
An advertisement touts BAL GARD'S SNOW LINIMENT to whiten yellowed clothes and heal wounds. It claims instant relief for burns bruises sore throats and other injuries with prices 260 and 600 offered by John J. Curry and Dr Burke's Hast Sida Drug Store.
Local residents and visitors are listed with travel and social events. Highlights include Miss Tillia Snyder's trip to Columbia for the State Teachers Convention, plans for Osteopaths commencement, and Dr. J. W. Baker and colleagues traveling to Monroe City for the North Missouri Medical Association. The University of Missouri summer classes report crowded enrollment and a range of activities.
Sealed bids due noon July 1 1901 at Moberly city hall for labor materials and construction of brick pavement and curb along Barrow Street from Porter Street east to block six and seven with plans on file. Bid price per square yard and per linear foot plus a $300 certified check required. council reserves right to reject all bids. Died in Kentucky Mrs. Wilen Hendricks obituary notes death at Paducah from asthma. funeral planned in coming days.
A man at 920 North Morley street recalls a Civil War connection after meeting a young second lieutenant from the 2nd battalion of engineers. The lieutenant’s father, a sergeant in Co. D, 60th Ohio, was killed at the Wilderness. Hicks, a member of the same company, had served under the lieutenant’s father and knew him as a friend, making for an unusual friendly encounter.
A bon fire ignited in a dry goods box behind the bill boards on Sturgeon street opposite the express office last evening. An excited individual raised the alarm and a company responded with buckets of water to extinguish the blaze.
The directory will meet at the Democrat office this evening at 8 oclock. All members urged to attend. J Z Uynch, Chairman.
An ACE AV engine exploded at Independence this morning, blocking the track and delaying all traffic. Trains on the Wabash line between Clark and Kansas City ran until the track was cleared. The engineer of the ill fated engine was killed in the blast.
A light brown leather handbag contains $15, a Mexico ticket, and miscellaneous papers. If found, return to this office for a reward.
For rent options include furnished room with board or housekeeping. Apply at 514 Hagood Street.
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