Uncertain Muster Roll Names and Miscellany From Missouri
Fragmentary 19th century notice lists Missourians on a Philippines muster roll, with names like Marek Bates and Jobe Millar, and mentions a private from Meadville. It also blends ad-like items on constipation cures, Turkish brigands, Arctic expeditions, and unrelated local blurbs from Cleveland Plain Dealer and Cincinnati papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Infantry
Philippines
Wir
Marek T. Bates
Kansas City
Jobe H. Millar
Moberly
Bart Gibson
Meadville
John LL Miller
Local and Personal Notes from Moberly in 1900 era
Local items report on business ads and personal notices in Moberly. Mentions Moberly Home Mills flour, grocers Sparka, Morita’s chocolates, Dr E W Shrader, and local figures including Officer Patterson’s brother-in-law, Judge Prgler, and pianist Goss Decker. Also notes Williams Burton illness, Jackson family, and reform for Athletics disbandment reversal. J T Adeosle praised. J Adeosle based in Moberly with local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Jackson
San Rancisco
Mer
Jackson
John Patterson
Cor Big Bill Extended Patient's Use Until His Death
In a Pittsburgh Orphans' Court case Dr J O Mower faced a bill dispute over care for Henry M Curry, an early partner of Andrew Carnegie. The doctor argued months of services, including Atlantic City stays, extended Curry’s life to raise the estate value. The estate is valued around 6 million pounds with disputed fees totaling millions.
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Henry M. Curry
J. O. Plower
Pittsburg
Curry
Andrew Carnegle
Orphans’ Court
Mower
Qurry
Audh Axportea
Janeway
New York
Mcktinlay
Thomas McCann
Swops
Osler
John Hopkins University of Baltimore
Atlantia City
Wein
Wisher
Young man released after bicycle theft allegation in Leesburg
Willie Bowland of Leesburg Missouri was arrested on suspicion of possessing a stolen bicycle. He told Judge Progter he bought the wheel in Ardmore and was released after a brief hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Bowland
Leesburg
Progter
Ardmore
A Most Popular Salesman Joins Ottumwa Firm Leader
J J Adcock promoted to head salesman with Ottumwa headquarters after long rise from the bottom. He built a strong customer base across central Missouri and is praised for honesty and fair dealing. Brother B Ho Adcock will oversee the Missouri territory and support his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J J. Adcock
John Morret
Ottumwa
Iowa
Missouri
Ottumwe
Addock
Thais
Adcock
Ho Adcock
Missouri Territory
Antares
Bia
War weariness grows as British hold delays bog down
London reports near three year Boer War as government wrestles with troop redeployment and funding. Editorials in The Standard Daily Mail Times urge immediate reinforcements and accuse Khama or Kitechner of delaying supplies to avoid Parliament. Authorities face renewed protests over mismanagement and rising costs.
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London
South Africs
Broderick
Lond Kitshener
Standard
Chieta
Daily Mail
Kitehanoer
Wyvarna
the Times
Kho
South Africa
To Broom Corn Raisers Pay Your Corner Work
Fragments describe a request to broom corn raisers to pay for corner work referenced with places including Moberly Missouri and hints of individuals or groups in a local notice style. The readable portion lacks full names or dates but implies a call for compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aharsa
Galland Sea
Moberly
Bravery of Woman in 3 Year Struggle Highlighted
A Louisville Courier Journal note recalls Mrs Dowling of Butler Pennsylvania who endured a malignant stomach ailment with nausea and indigestion. After two months on Electric Bitters she reports complete relief, weight gain, and renewed strength. The ad touts the tonic as a digestion aid and life giver, priced 60 cents, at Dr Burke's Mist Side Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Dowling
Butler
Tam
M. Garrettson
Sans Antonio
Tex
Randolph County A. and M. Safety annual meeting notice
The Randolph County A. and M. Safety annual meeting will be held in Jacksonville, Missouri, on Saturday October 12 at 10 o clock a.m. A misleading claim about Gonla Rocky Mountain Tea is warned against sold by peddlers. seek a pharmacist for genuine products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph County A. & M. Sastety
Jacksonville
Madison Medicine Co
What Shall We Have for Dessert This Day
A fragment offers a dessert prompt and a recipe pitch for Jell-O. It promotes a no bake, two minute prep with hot water and chilling, listing flavors like Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. The text reads as a dated grocery ad style with playful emphasis on quick dessert options.
Coal orders advertised by J P Sparks for Clark Street Democrat
An advertisement urges readers to place coal orders with J P Sparks at 101 or 218 North Clark Street and promotes subscribing to the Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Sparks
Clarkstradt
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Robinson’s Book Store
Young
Reed Street
Moberey
United Ninth
Lomdon Gur
New York World
Miss Stona
Paris
Cuse
Chay
North Pole
Cleveland — Plain Dealer
Cellao
Andrew Jackson
Lawrence A. Bruiter
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Iaca P
Lupe
Paolkapo
Henry Levy & Co. Clothing Dry Goods Shoes
Cuba
Mckinley
Motiio
D. Wallis
P Sparka
Morita’s
E.W. Shrader
Viator & Arguson
Buainosa
United Mine Workers of America
Thomas
OumMogsat
Win
Burton
Bastar Newton
Oficar Baller
Judge Progler
Goss Decker
Royal ‘Conger Victory of Music
Stuthgart, Chormany
Jim Knowles
Pottos Gourk
Gamas
Elffort
Nada
Cowell
Onitlicothe
Alntuhoahubbad
Althea Dane
Dent Guiehow
Beuly
Rexta
Mangus Brothers
Kere
Roosevelt
Agendy
Louisville Courier-Journal
Admiral Sampoon
Denver Republican
Democrat
Bowers
Tors
Atyles
I 6
Palace
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