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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1905
Page
1
Mayor A C Dingle chaperoned fifteen Indies on a Parker Pike tour. In a wild animal show a party member leapt over a cage and landed on a house top while the crowd learned the bite was an imitation by the mayor.
Rev Willis Carlisle presiding elder of St. Charles district Methodist church South is appointed by the bishop as secretary for Central College at Fayette. The bishop says Carlisle can do a great work for the college and notes the district has prospered under Key. Carlisle’s withdrawal is regretted.
Jennings and wife returned this morning from a trip to his old Virginia home. Flo notes they enjoyed every minute, finding many changes as youth grew and old citizens remained recognizable. He praises prosperity there but ranks Missouri higher, his visit deepening his faith in Missouri’s future.
Clarence Housley marries Miss Myre McPherson at the bride's home in Centerville Iowa with few relatives present. The couple will reside with the groom's parents in Moberly after a visit to Drakeville and plan housekeeping as soon as possible.
Miss Mary Wight entertained the Boo OO club at her parents home on Winkiman Street. The daisies decorated the house and members presented her with a generous spoon. Refreshments of cake and punch were served as the evening concluded, marking one of her final entertainments as Miss Wight. Mrs. Ad Crosby and children returned from Hannibal. Mrs. W J Hosking plans to move to Danville IL with her husband taking a master mechanic post.
Misa Lena Ingram leads the pageant with Miss Clara Hoagland close behind as voting remains strong. The carnival queen contest ends at 1 oclock tonight and the coronation is set for tomorrow night at the Coliseum. A thief stole about 15 dollars from Zabd's place this morning through a back entrance. no arrests yet.
One hundred boys and girls will see a stage production titled Creation to Night at the Parkr Pike. The manager says it is one of the best attractions and promises audience enjoyment. Coupon holders with red ink will be admitted at the door.
Harry BL Atterbury, a leading Madison merchant, wed Miss Agn Royer at the bride's parents home in Madison. The ceremony occurred Wednesday morning June 21 at ten o'clock with the bride's father officiating.
Lon Durbin dies at 46 with funeral services at St John’s church conducted by Rev Mother John Ryan. Interment in St Mary’s cemetery. Survived by wife two brothers Wiehard and James of Kansas City and two sisters Mrs Burchard of Martinsburg and Mrs Chas Mann of Denver Colo.
A shrouded notice reports a wife returning to Mahorly after leaving the city weeks ago. She reportedly sought aid from her sister and alleged brother but was dismissed by the house master, who said neither man would help.
We gratefully acknowledge the neighbors and friends for their help and sympathy after the loss of our sister Finy Artludge Susan Rastlede and Vauntly For Rants Pow eoophy of pan Homan. Your kindness brightened a difficult time.
Charles Parker and Miss Annie South wed on the Missouri side and return to Cape Girardeau where a quarrel at the Adams home ends with Parker killing Adis by ax. A coroner’s jury clears Parker. Herman Moellering welcomes a 14 pound baby girl. The Will Walden bar on Weed Street sells for about 4000 to Roberts and Johnson who plan to keep the same site and upgrade later.
A fragment notes an incident involving a person named Reid and a female figure described as colored. The text is fragmented and lacks clear context or dates. No additional verifiable names or places are present.
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