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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1905
Page
2
The paper notes waning court activity in Huntsville and discusses Missouri affairs, including rains aiding farmers, dairy supply, and hoped stability under new Wabash general manager Miller. It expresses confidence in Miller and plans to boost Mobarly’s prosperity through his Missouri-focused leadership.
The month of June yields abundant weddings as vivid accounts fill ink with praise for the joyful unions. Youths and families from all walks of life are celebrated in prose, with newspapers rightly cherishing these brightest days.
A garbled historical reminiscence recounts General Maximo Gomez on his dying bed lamenting a trivial illness after many wounds. The piece mirrors tales of old sailors, ending with a pithy reflective quip about thinking of adversity.
The welfare of the communities along the ring of the Wabash arm is essential to the road’s prosperity and to the surrounding communities. Mr Miller views it as necessary and will act accordingly.
Jefferson City dispatch reports a possibl e location of Wy D. Thomas the defaulting treasurer of the state insane asylum at Mal ton. A letter from a Mexican citizen and a photo were sent to St Louis police and London authorities. Washington inquired about W T Thomas and was told he was sought for embezzlement. Estimated shortage listed at 40203.69 by examiners.
A new business venture by Hannibal businessmen opens on the city outskirts to raise polecats for the fur market. The firm Hern Watterson Ning, comprising Jon O'Hern Fred Patterson and M Wing, leases a site and plans to capitalize on the odoriferous industry, signaling a boost to commerce.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Central Christian church will hold a monthly reception Friday afternoon from 2:39 to 5 in the church parlors. Everybody is invited to attend. The notice mentions Lowenstein's big clearance sale drawing crowds, with clerks busy serving shoppers.
Missouri officials are asked to aid in locating John Beckett an heir to a California fortune. Mayor Wells of St Louis directs Samuel M au attorney to seek Susannah relatives amid a rumored California estate tied to William Harmon who died two years ago leaving a large estate. No immediate relatives of Harmon were found.
The Missouri state supreme court named five commissioners to examine law license applicants. William H. Miller Cape Girardeau George L. Mann Osceola Willian A. Ragland Paris Henry Ko Ashley Kansas City LB M Harber Trenton Harrber and Ragland serve two years each, others three years. Meetings set in Jefferson City St Louis Kansas City with dates in July March September. Compensation from applicant fees. Ragland is cousin to Mrs. M J Lilly of this city.
A detailed note on railroad operations includes delays on the Katy line from the south, staff movements such as Alva Sims and Conductor Plackmger, and injuries to workers Brown Fentem and George Blaine. It also reports the Kansas City and Excelsior Springs Railway incorporation with $850000 capital, aiming to connect Kansas City to Excelsior Springs over thirty miles, with promoters Thurman McKinney Pratt Williams Jaccard and others.
All Wabash engineers not in service are summoned to attend a meeting at the two Superintendent offices Saturday afternoon. The call aims to introduce the new master mechanic J. H. Dacey who will arrive to assume duties.
Nathan Hurt, a well known Clifton area resident, was fatally injured when a Wabash train hit his buggy after his team crossed the track. Hurt was knocked into the air and suffered severe injuries, with doctors reporting his condition serious and not expected to improve.
Preliminary hearing for traveling salesman J Spiedoch who passed a fifty dollar bogus check on Amos Gipson of Merchants hotel last April was held in Judge Morrisseys court Spiedoch bound over to the next circuit court term in Moberly convening September third Monday Bond set at 750 dollars or he remains in county jail Spiedoch to be taken to Huntsville tomorrow
The Eagles finalize last week’s carnival finances showing gross receipts of $y60 and expenses of $43y, yielding a net profit of 21.27. The surplus represents the clean money earned after costs, marking a successful fundraising effort.
J. W. Thackston announces at the old stand of Martin and Thackston No 305 Reed Street for the collection of all outstanding bills due to the firm. All debtors are requested to call at once and settle accounts.
Local notices report Chas Sanford's ill daughter on South Clark Street and Calebambree's baby sick at Union Avenue. Mrs. Tom McCain visited friends north of town, Miss Lela Jones ill at home on East Carpenter Street, and Mrs. Roxley Winn returning from Huntaville after court. Delbert Riley and others work at Lowenstein's sale. Cornelia Hudson and Livy Chilton of Louisiana, IL visit Joe Harlan's family. Mr Thomas and daughter Emma sail for New Mexico for health reasons. The body of FB Byrne was buried at St Marys after a 2:30 funeral Mass at St Johns Church by Rev Father Ryan. large turnout.
The school board met last night to discuss proposed basement repair work at East Park school. No definite action was taken and the board adjourned to meet again tomorrow night to decide the course of action. Fireman Al Wadsworth returned to work yesterday after illness.
Funeral services for Ed I Meck were held at nine oclock at the German Catholic church with Rev Father Schafer officiating. The Eagles attended in body and floral tributes were placed on the casket. The body was laid to rest in St Marys cemetery.
Frank Clark of the maintenance office at Union Station reports his bicycle stolen by a thief. He vows to involve police and prosecute the offender to the full extent of the law.
On Saturday only Louie Kling will sell lager cakes for 22 cents each, regular 25 cents, featuring caramel chocolate coconut pineapple orange banana and lemon filings. Try our home made bread, the very best in the city at Klines.
An advertisement offering pies cakes and rolls baked to order for private families at Ease Side Hall. Mrs Milow Buckner states prices will be satisfactory and promises best style in cooking.
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