Big Revival At First Christian Church in Missouri
At First Christian Church Coates and Morley streets an informal GO service introduced Evangelist Walters and the Boyers. The Bible school aims for 300 next Sunday. Walters preached The Light of the Word, praising Jesus as the light of the world. Mr Boyer and Mrs Boyer provided music. 435 minutes of fervent services with strong enthusiasm. Mrs Boyer, a pianist, sang An Evening Prayer. Services nightly at 7:30 with ongoing notices for fuller announcements. Also notes the death of David L. Waddie at his daughter’s home six miles east of Middle Grove with funeral today at 1 o’clock and Oakland Cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Coates and
Morley Streets
Ivan
Walters
Uy the Boyers
Bible School
Ay Bible School
Moberly
Jesus
Mr. Boyer
Boyer
David L. Waddie
Payid L. Waddie
W. W. Williamson
Middle Grove
George Williamson
Owines
Oakland
Matison E Sears Dies in Kansas City after Lingering Illness
Matison E Sears aged about 65 died Sunday in Kansas City after a lingering illness. He lived most of his life in Huntsville where his real home was, served 34 years as state manager of Phoenix Insurance, and was vice president of the Northwest Underwriters Association. He was a Mason and Shriner, son of the late Rev. Matthew Sears, survived by three sisters. Funeral at Huntsville Baptist Church tomorrow, conducted by Dr. R K Maiden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matison L. Sears
Kansas City
Sears
Huntsville
Phoenix Insurances Company
Underwriters’ Association of the Northwest
Mattie Sears
French Delegation Arrives in Washington to Expedited Visit
Premier Briand and key French delegates for the armament conference arrived by steamship Lafayette. Ceremonies were skipped and the party proceeded swiftly to Washington by train after an urban auto tour.
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Washington
New York
Briand
Laffayette
New Departure Suits Pending in Circuit Court Docket
The New Departure Manufacturing Company sues C A Manning claiming a promissory note dated January 14 1921 for 1150 due in 60 days with 3 percent interest and 20 percent face value as potential tax. note allegedly indorsed to Severin Motors Company. Also Columbian Optical Codes sues J B Beach on a May 1920 note for 250 at 6 percent interest. Mattie Richardson seeks divorce from Rudolph Richardson on grounds of neglect and general incompatibility. married April 1947, separated October 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addrc
Circuit Court
New Departure Manualaccturing Company
C. A. Manning
Mattie Richardson
Rudolph Richardson
Howat Followers Blow Up Coal Mine
Mulberry Kansas reports a second mine blast amid strike turmoil. Burgess company shaft south of town wrecked by two blasts tied to miners who refused to join protest over the jailing of Alexander Howat.
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Mulberry
Kansas
Burgess Companys
Here
Alexan Lder Howat
Suiton Commission for Sale of Moberly Property
Circuit court met after a short recess. The state cases against Bradley, Dutton, and Conrad were continued. The suit of Sparks et al versus Clifford et al concerns a commission for the sale of property of defendants, with disputes over whether Spark agency or Kirby & Hinton conducted the sale.
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Bradley
Chas.’ Dutton
Chas. E. Conrad
George Sparks
Gilbert Clifford
Act
Sparks
Kirby & Hinton
Central Trades Holds Meeting on Armistice Day Disarmament Plan
The Central Trades and Labor Union met at Carpenter's Hall to plan Armistice Day activities focused on national disarmament. The American Federation of Labor backs the national stance without domination. Parade Nov 11 open to all, with banners optional, and schools may dismiss for the event. Speakers include R. Wood of the Missouri Federation of Labor. parade routes and possible high school venue noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Trades and Labor Union
Carpenters Hall
Uuther
American Federation of Labor
J. H. Eaglen
Central Trades
Haramett
Wes. T.U
Robert GL. Kingesbury
Parent-Teacher Association
Redick O'Bryan
Te Hall
The
American Legion
Legion
Harding
Wood
Federation of Labor For Missouri
Emgsen
Tannehill Park
Crnstes
Coates
Sturgeon
Reed
United States
Ordey
Washington
Jacoby Car Turn Over on Six Mile Lane
An Amos Jacoby car driven by Mrs. Jacoby overturned on Six Mile Lane after weaving between vehicles. No fatalities reported. Jacoby suffered three broken ribs. Buick’s top and windshield shattered. body largely undamaged. Will Haynes of Moberly was fined in police court. he contests classification and speed limit. Mrs. J P Sparks and daughter Mrs. H M Brock were seen shopping in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Haynes
Moberly
Pine
Macon
Wil Haynes
Haynes
Man Charged With Marrying and Killing 283 Wives
Versailles France November 7 Henry Landru known as the Bluebeard of Gambling Villa goes on trial charged with murdering 283 women who courted him. The 53 year old alleged cheater summoned a secret army of wealthy widows and used marriage to siphon their fortunes. Prosecutors say he used advertisements to lure victims and convert wealth to cash. The defense notes the stove said to hold bones appears too small for a body.
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Versailles
France
Henry Landru
Don Juan
Bluebeard
Gambing Villa
Landru
Greta
Slim
Landra
Metrionial
Leis
Taking Hills Out of the Fort Henry Road
Ed Maye of Clifton Till and Jus Hammett of Huntsville travel to Moberly to finalize plans for a right of way for a new road. The project aims to bypass the Rucker mile and a half east of Huntsville, with possible court action if needed. Local residents in the western county have raised funds to improve year round access and support highway level work on McCorick bill related routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Maye
Clifton Till
Hammett
Huntsville
Wast
McCorick
Fort Henry
Hunnsville
Moberly
House Fire Destroys Home of Tom Welshh in Alarm Blazing Start
At 215 James Street early Sunday morning a fire destroyed Tom Welshh's house and contents. Fire crews arrived as seven to nine rooms burned, with the roof collapsing trapping residents. Welshh barely escaped, aided by neighbors and emergency services. a barn on Bedford Street suffered about 75 pounds in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Welshh
James, Street
Gisins Welseh
John Reed
Bedford Street
Suit Affirmed By Court Of Appeals Kansas City
The Kansas City Court of Appeals today affirmed the circuit court ruling in Way vs Rupp et al. awarding plaintiff Edmund Way $150 for injuries from a rock falling in a coal mine near Moberly Missouri. Attorneys Hammett Gladnes Weaver Way and Rowler Chumier represented parties with city and other officials also noted. The case involved a rambling raid on the Baltimore hotel.
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Court of Appeals
Kansas City Court of Appeals
Way
Rupp
Circuit Court
Moberly
A. R. Hammett
A. G
Gladnes
Weaver Way
Rowler & Chumier
Meberly J
Taking Shotgun Valued at 60 Sparks Arrest in Huntsville
Officers Harry Poison and Albert Jeming arrest Van Winkle alias Donald DeLacy near Huntsville on a charge of taking a shotgun valued at 60. The complaint was lodged with Judge Finnell. Winkle claimed the gun was at his home after borrowing it from Mrs. Bur ton and posted bond to appear November 10. Also notes visit of Miss Hayee and Munton of Columbia to Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Telly in Columbia, South Williams.
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Harry Poison
Albert Jeming
van Winkle
Donald DeLacy
Roy Burton
Huntsville
Finnhell
Former High School Teacher Weds in Des Moines
Miss Clayton Smith marries T. H. Hopper in Des Moines Iowa. She taught history at Moberly High School last year and remains a friend to many here. The couple plans to travel to Chicago for the stock show and then settle in Fargo after a northern trip.
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Des Moines
T. H. Hopper
Fargo, North Dakota
Clayton Smith
Iowa
Moberly High School
Hopper
Moberly
Wm. Bottoms
Higbee
Keller
State University of North Dakota
Chicago
Hopper Seft
Windalrip
Northwest
Fargo
Water delays drilling for Moberly oil field
Wilbur Hannah of Monerly travels Arkansas reporting improving business as he visits Little Rock and Stuttgart. A Stuttgart paper notes heavy water in the Weaver test, 344 miles from Stuttgart, but not a dry hole. Driller Ey E. camp believes water comes from a sand formation and mudding may allow continuation. geologists estimate pay sand at about 1000 feet. Stockholders hoped for a gusher but fear water has undercut potential. drilling may resume if progress returns.
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Wilbur Hannah
Monerly
Arkansas
Little Rock
Stuttgart
Moberly Drilling and Leasing Company
Ey _E. camp
Maberly Ofl and Leasing
TP. Johnson
Weather report forecasts cloudiness and cold snap
A. S. Weather Report notes increasing cloudiness with possible sleet or snow in the north portion and rain in the south tonight and tomorrow. Stronger arctic air will bring a cold wave to the northwest with temperatures from 30 to 25 degrees by tomorrow morning and winds turning strong from the north.
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A. S. Weatter
Snorrow
Episcopal Convocation To Meet In Christchurch Missouri
Christchurch hosts a three day Episcopal clergy convocation this week with Bishop Johnson of St. Louis presiding. Bishop Tuttle will speak Tuesday at 7 30 PM. About 30 to 40 clergymen expected. public invited. In Police Court J R Robb of near Moberly fined $4 for speeding.
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Christchurch
Missouri
Johnson
St. Louis
Tuttle
Republicans Reject Bonus Bill Again in Senate
In Washington on November 7 the Senate rejected by a 29 to 42 vote a second Democratic measure to tax the soldier bonus into the tax bill. Senators Walsh and Simmons sponsored the amendment.
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Washington, D
Senate
Walsh
Simmons
Arbuckle Trial Postponed One Week to Nov 14
In San Francisco California the trial of Roscoe Arbuckle on manslaughter charges related to the death of Virginia Rappe was continued today to Monday November 14. Proceedings paused as counsel sought further witnesses and evidence.
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Arbuckle
San Francisco
California
Virginia Rappe
Indiana Miners Return to Work Message
Terre Haute Indiana November 7 A majority of 36000 coal miners in Indiana who walked out in protest against the federal check off in junction last week were returning to work today.
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Indiana
Terre Haute
Forest Fires Spread in Southeast Missouri Areas
Forest fires continue to spread through the lowlands south and east of Poplar Bluff Missouri with reports of two blazes in the west hilly area near Doniphan. The Black River bottomlands and dense timber are on fire as a flamester moves toward Corning Arkansas. Livestock in the river bottom are being driven ahead by farmers.
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Missouri
Foplar Bluff
Foyelar Blu
Ant Doniphan
Black River
Corning
Ark
Newleyville
Here
Sturday
Farmers Demand Rate Reduction In Senate Hearing
Washington November 7 Oxford Thorne council for the American Farm Enty Federation urged repeal of the percent guarantees return to yearly roads and a return to prewar rates before the senate interstate commerce committee. He said carriers are earning record net profits while farm products near prewar prices. If rates stay high farmers face bankruptcy.
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Washington, D. C
Oxford Thorne
Council For the American Farm Entery Federation
Sanate Interstate Commerce
Thorne
Legion Asked to Probe Watson Charges Amid War Era Rumors
Secretary of War Weeks called on the American Legion to help secure evidence on charges against Senator Watson of Georgia alleging soldiers were shot by officers overseas and that some were hanged without trials. Hanford MacNider received the request in a letter. Met glass window broken on North Clark by two boys Edward Francis and Victor Vance during play. glass valued at 125 dollars.
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Legion
Watson
Washington, D. C
American Legion
Senator Watson
Georgia
Weel
Hanford MacNider
Metropolitan News Company
Clark Street
Edward Francis
Victor Vance
Revivals Draw Crowds at Moberly Central Christian Church
Revivalists at Central Christian Church in Moberly drew a large daytime turnout with Bible School attendance near 30 and a 120-strong Men’s Class. The service overflowed the Bible School rooms, and the evening sermon by Dr. Shreve urged Bible-based public life and religious principles shaping American citizens.
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Moberly
Bible School
Shreve
Cephal
Thoma
Heister
Packard
Paul
Mgr
Cage
United States
Evancels
Moberly High
Aga
Mr. Pac
Heuer
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F. Wit Walter
the Boyers
Matison E. Sears
Wuneral Th
Merrow
Tuntsvile
Suiton Commission
Win Hive
J. P. Sparks
H. M. Brock
1St. Louis
Crina
Atadenn
West Park
Gustus Welsch
Jasney Street
Miss Hayée An J Munton
Columbia
Mrs
J. P. Telly
South Williams
J. R. Robb
Near Moberly
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