20 May 1901
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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1901
Page
1
A new tailoring school at 503 West Reed claims its method detects body outlines instantly, enabling precise cuts for deformed and perfect figures alike. The ad touts modern, style based measurement and expert instruction for ladies in high fashion domains.
Tapworth League of Rollins held a social at the South Aultatroes Methodist church hosted by Mr and Mrs W A Rupp. Guests enjoyed a lively evening of conversation music and games with warm hospitality and no pretensions of fashion.
A city council resolution in Moberly Missouri approves paving and curbing Barrow Street from the Borter Street area to blocks in Roberts addition. It requires 20 foot wide paving centered on Barrow Street with 3 1/2 inch by 8 1/4 inch by 8 inch blocks and 4 by 8 by 14 inch vitrified curbing, funded by special assessments on abutting property owners with two consecutive newspaper publications.
Miss Anna QCorrick of Bast luna Vegas New Mexico dies suddenly during a wedding event just before her marriage to J. Ivan. She collapsed while accepted to wear her bridal gown and died within minutes from heart failure as guests watched. Funeral planned for Monday with burial in her bridal attire.
Legal advisors of the whisky men and Abe Missened wholesale liquor and drug firm in St Joseph consult with St Louis and Wausau officials on bill 604. Judge Hough, paid by liquor interests, says the law is weak in places and dealers expect court battles delaying tax collection.
Witness I a Martin of Dix ia Ky endures intense questioning as he recites using Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs colds and throat and lung troubles. He testifies the product brings relief and is guaranteed with refunds from local drugstores. Prices vary with bottle size and advertised cures for malaria are claimed with guarantees.
Old Settler Squire Creen from southwest of Clark rode a night train to Newton to visit his daughters for three months. At 90 he is a Randolph County pioneer, long partnered to the same farm, having lived here eighty three years and preempted the claim. He remains well known and active in his community.
The ad proclaims Jell-O as a new family dessert available in Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry flavors. It urges readers to ask grocers for Abt and to try it today.
Jessie M. Harding wife of Ernest V. Harding the missing German American Bank cashier filed for divorce alleging co respondent Miss Jahira Kennedy of Oregon Missouri received school funds and Harding promised marriage and later left with Kennedy. Petition claims Harding wrote a defamatory letter to Mrs Harding to justify a divorce.
A fine new attack of pianos is displayed at Chase corner Williams and Reed streets Moberly Missouri representing Bollman Bros of St Louis This advertising inducement offers cash or on time sale Old instruments taken in exchange Chase Rothwell building Reed and Williams streets location shown
The Moberly Artificial Ice Company offers daily ice delivery to private families for 200 per month or 40 cents per hundred. Wagons operate year round and customers can secure service by stopping wagons or calling 104.
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