20 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1905
Page
1
System to end collector service today with the last trip. Passenger conductors on the Wabash are informed to prepare to begin collecting all tickets and fares tomorrow morning. About 18 to 20 collectors on Western and St Louis divisions will retire, including the department head in St Louis.
Master Ben Devereaux, son of Geo Devereaux, was bitten and scratched by a chained monkey yesterday afternoon while the animal passed near him. The injury was dressed and the boy, though frightened, showed no serious effects and was out today sightseeing.
Little Misa Martha Martin, four, daughter of Mr and Mrs Forrest Martin, was injured yesterday afternoon when she fell from a buggy at about four o clock while riding with her mother near Little Dick's clothing store. She struck the wheel and suffered a painful cut over her right eye.
Advertises a low price line for Amperican Cat Glass and hand-painted china. Highlights bulk discounts and bargain pricing aimed at attracting shoppers. No clear date or store name provided.
Peter Fox died this morning at 1 15 at his home No crs 1 2 Fast Coates street aged 55. He was a pioneering Moberly resident serving on the city council first blacksmith and foreman at the Wabash shop. Survived by three children Mrs M Doherty Win Fox and Tom Fox. Funeral Thursday at 3 pm from St Johns church with burial at St Marys.
A small blaze in the Florence hotel building was checked when burning papers in a jeweler G. W. Chage store room stove ignited the floor. Employees extinguished the fire before damage or alarm could spread.
The man in charge of the monkey that bit Geo Devereaux's son was arrested and fined $9.50 for allowing the incident to occur. He must also cover a $150 doctor bill for the boy's injuries. Olbeor Elopy notes the arrest as a rare success in his career.
Garlandas Wirly, a Black man who struck Jerry Withers with a rock Saturday night between Moharly and Hunteville, was bound over to the next term of Circuit Court and placed in the county jail this morning. Withers remains in very dangerous condition. Mr Mickels, the Macon undertaker, was in the city today.
A fatal shooting occurred at Ardmore in Macon county this morning at Mine 66. Jack Plummer shot Posey Dail amid an old grudge. Dail spoke once after being shot. Officers tried to arrest Plummer, who opened fire, exchanging 25 to 30 shots and was killed. Both victims were miners at Mine 66.
A local promotion announces free tickets to Creation on Thursday night. One ticket per person, distributed by coupon from Days tocear near Willing Street between the Nothwell building and Rebington's bookstore. Creation is billed as a prime local attraction.
In Moberly the city faces two burning questions during Carnival week. Citizens wonder what the mysterious term "PEOL" refers to and how old is Ann. The Democrat urges the public to confront these puzzles promptly for the city’s welfare.
Interest rises as voting in the carnival queen contest at New Life Today grows. Promoters predict a red hot struggle tomorrow with contestants led by Loretto Keas and others while families and friends rally to support their favorites amid strong turnout.
Exalted Ruler W M King announces the Elks will not hold their regular weekly meeting tomorrow night. The notice appears as an official Democrat announcement and cautions members to adjust plans accordingly.
Emma Frisbie died at 10:30 this morning after a prolonged illness at her West Rolling Street home. She was 25, wife of James Frisbie a Wabash conductor, and mother of a 16 day old child. Remains to Wellsville tonight at 9:30 for funeral tomorrow. Proceeds from a sale benefit charitable causes with cakes sold at low prices.
Members of the P Elo Society hold a cake sale at Ahl's Pharmacy this week, moving goods to support group activities. The event runs during pharmacy hours with a variety of cakes available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the society's upcoming projects.
E T Jones died in Kansas City after a lingering pneumonia illness. Remains to be sent on No 2 at 145 tomorrow afternoon for a brief funeral at Union Station, with interment in Oakland Cemetery. He was HH A Hatfield's brother in law and lived in Moberly about 15 years ago. His wife and two sons accompany the body.
Readable sale notes list women skirts and fabrics such as batistes organdies and organdie with prices around 20 cents per yard. Items include 50 wash skirts fancy linen orrects worth 3.00 sale pricing and assorted patterns.
Local retailer promotes colored items with high priced luxury lables and deeply discounted sale prices. Umiireling items listed at 275 dollars reduced to 199 dollars with emphasis on color. Items marketed as colored wear or accessories attract shoppers this week.
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