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Moberly Evening Democrat

Location

Moberly, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1905

Page

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Lightning Strikes Moberly Area Hurts Businesses

A severe storm and lightning last evening caused power outages and damage across downtown Moberly. Sparks from the Nash at D line disrupted the incandescent circuit, cutting lights in West Fourth North Reed district. Elin Fox’s bar, W S Herald parlors, Mangeus drug store, J W Roberts meat market, and the eye house in Medyvess block reported outages. A hay stack near J P Sinnock’s nursery was struck by lightning.

Nash Fourth Reed Elin Fox’s W.S. Herial Pirlors Mangeus’ Drug Store J. W. Roberts’ Meat Market Eye House Medyvess Bat Pytes

Picture Framing Our Specialty and Fire Destroys Property

Storm damage and fire wipe out Mary Selby barn northeast of the city. A lightning strike jolted Harve Pilcher’s horse causing injuries and a broken shaft. J C Darby sold a home near North Morley Street to WJ Patrick of Ashforth, with the Patrick family set to move soon.

Ning Harve Pilcher Mary Selby

Missouri Lands See Big Farm Sales This Week

FAMM SALES lists O H Suelh firm selling farms in Missouri past week. A 160 acre Dusser farm sold to J Bickard of Quincy for 8000 dollars. A 10 acre Roy farm sold to Dingle J Cas of lows for 7000 dollars. Campbell to deliver sermon at Woman's Home Mission Conference in Mayelte tonight, returning on midnight train.

FAMM O. H. Suelh A. Dusser Bickard Quincy Thomas Roy Dingle Missouri BK. Campbell Woman's Home Mission Conference of Mayelte

Mosquito Preparations for Roosevelt Trip to New Orleans

Washington reports elaborate plans by Surgeon General Rixey to guard President Roosevelt from yellow fever mosquitoes during the New Orleans visit. Train cars, hotels, and public spaces will be fumigated and screened. an on site operation and flesh removal would occur if a bite happens. Roosevelt will arrive by rail in the morning and then go to Lafayette to speak as Secret Service and reception staff monitor for wandering mosquitoes.

Washington, D Generl, Rixey Navy Roosevelt New Orleans Quito Ceneral Yo Clels Lafayette Secret Service

Anniversary Banquet Marks Lodge's First Year

The Motherly Elle lodge celebrates its first anniversary with a banquet and smoker tomorrow night in Durham SK. The event promises a grand program and highlights the lodge's rapid growth over the past year.

Elle Lodge Riks

Marriage Admits Phelps and Katherine OLeary in Chicago

The Missouri Pacific official and private secretary Miss Katherine OLeary reportedly wed Mr William Phelps in Chicago last Wednesday at the bride’s sister home. The council adjourned after a brief session with a Water Company letter pending action and no further business.

Willian Missouri Pacific Railway Company Mr. Phelps Katherine O'Leary Chicago Water Company Istil

Real Estate Moves in Birmingham Area Transfers

Real estate dealer A W Sparks sells Abe Fontell residence on Woodland Avenue to J C Darby who sold his North Morley Street property to J Patrick of Ash. Darby and family plan to stay in the Magic City. Prosecuting Attorney J W Wicht travels to Higbee to participate in trial of a case involving an envelope with a valuable check and effort to locate the owner.

A. W. Sparks Abe Fontell Woodland Avenue J.C. Darby Morley Street J. Patrick Ash Mr. Darby Hamtily Magic City J. W. Wicht Higbee Aneek

Aged Resident Dies at Home Near Huntsville

Isithe Miler died at home six miles north of Huntsville from general debility. The .age unspecified, she was a respected Randolph County citizen and parishioner. Surviving: her husband and ten children, all but one in Randolph County or Pennsylvania. Funeral tomorrow at the old Baptist burying ground near Darksville. Sunday school rally note follows.

Isithe Miler Huntsville Ramlolph Faror Wiebling Miller Weatruss Tech AV KL Dossey Jon Adi Ihe Walt Swellum Clay Rice Harry’ Routledge Jerry

Spokane Man Sues For 10000 Over Cuticle Graft

A Spokane Washington man claims a doctor peeled 50 inches of skin from his legs while under chloroform in a grafting operation after a burns incident. He seeks $10000, alleging misrepresentation of the amount of skin to be removed and noting his ten days in hospital recovery. A Spokane case also mentions Mrs. Searles Burn case and Elks volunteers who offered cuticle grafts.

Spokane Washington Damag George A. Lovejoy Elle Hik Sullerbrain Lovejoy Red Searles Lewiston Idaho St. Luke's Hospital Anumber of Elks Stcic O Husband Jess

Mrs Watts Hosts M F Club Gathering on Adams Avenue

Mas. HT. Waths, aided by Miss Mary Lowell, entertained the men of the M I club at Mrs Watts handsome Adams avenue home from 8 to 11 80. The affair was a delightful one throughout.

Waths Mary Lowell M. I. Club Watts Adams Avenue

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