23 May 1906
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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1906
Page
1
Reading through garbled notes, a Presbyterian church split is described as members oppose unity with the Prestyferigns. Court actions hinder rejoining the Union, with 25 thousand members reportedly refusing to unite and local Methodist and church leaders conducting services amid discord.
A detailed call to attend school programs and a Friday closing, noting rising pupil numbers and plans to expand facilities. The piece highlights theater performances, ward school exercises, and a neighborhood drive as students graduate and enroll, plus a community event at the courthouse to boost Moberly’s development and factory prospects.
The Reed street brick store building housing Alex McGoodleps jewelry shop sold to John Winn for about $2,600. Key & Gaines handled the sale. McCandress plans to move his Magic City jewelry shop to West Coates street, staying in business. Restaurant owner Winn will keep the property as an investment.
The state letter carriers plan a convention in Moberly on the 80th of the month drawing delegates and boosting town prominence. Fire damaged Whemning’s Foundry near Virton station but was controlled quickly with minimal damage. Local housing changes include Wilton renting a tenement to Sulby while Mrs Wiseman’s sister of Centralia stays on Mast Rolling street.
Misses Dorit Little and the Moore of Higbee guest of Geo. Miuniel and family. Senior boys plan to entertain the Senior girls at Wiig Cisholm home 325 Woodland avenue. Mrs Gaines and daughter depart for visiting relatives in ebb City. Mrs W W Babcock and Miss Lena Corby of Kane visiting relatives in Atlanta for a few days.
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