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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
4
The Monroe County Democratic selection process emphasizes choosing delegates who are known Bry an democrats. Delegates from township to county and from county to state are picked to ensure alignment with Bryan democratic ideals.
A local figure, Jeems Hemp Whitecotton, announces his candidacy for governor representing Monroe County. He argues the county has reasons to be proud, but his chances in a statewide race amid competing candidates are uncertain.
A proposed project would connect the mill pond to two city ponds, link them with an eight inch main to the Electric Light Plant, using its power to pressurize the mains for street sprinkling. Advocates claim it would keep streets wet, curb dust, and protect property, urging adoption as a sound investment. The text notes last day disconnections between pumps and elevated tank at Mineral well caused a $400 to $600 loss.
One of Indian Creek’s prettiest weddings joined L S Bono and Rose Frances Wimsatt daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Wimsatt at St Stephens church Tuesday morning officiated by Rev Fr P Cooney. Guests included Miss Clara Abell and Al Abell. The couple reside at Glabn farm Marion county four miles northeast of the city. Shoes ad inserted by Leach Guinan. William Gordon visited with friends.
On Thursday evening April 16 1908 at the See home one mile north of town Miss Gaura See and Mr. Hiram B Sparks were united in marriage at 730 PM Rev M F Crown officiated in a solemn ceremony. The couple engaged supper with immediate family and Rev Crowe and wife present due to the recent death of the groom's parents. Both are praised for admirable traits suitable to brighten their home.
J W Stephens City Marshal of Monroe tracked down Harry Hedge, a white man accused of killing in Keokuk two years earlier. Hedge was located in Cheyenne Wyoming and arrested. Iowa Governor and Keokuk Chief of Police split a $112.50 reward. Stephens received $87.50. Mississippi Missouri rogue catcher Jno W Stephens praised by Ed Pratt and R S McClintic for helping his career.
Notice describes H H Cunningham selling his interest in Cunningham Harris grocery and urging settled accounts. Includes St Maddox and family leaving for Houston to make a future home, with hopes of returning to Missouri. Mentions Miss Bessie Williamson’s return from Quincy with a nurse, F W Howard and wife visiting, Dr J Clark in town, and Mark Hoblett of Mason City Ill visiting Easter in Monroe.
Mrs Ada Westfall of Quincy visits brother Roy G Melson. Beatrice Elliott of Quincy spends a week with friends who gave her a warm welcome. The G R Wilson Cafe has been repainted cleaned and extended to the ceiling creating a neat inviting space. Mews Spring Oxfords offer style fit and value with a wide complete range of sizes at Leacu and Guinan.
Mrs A H Green and children Henry and Annie plan a two month visit to Los Angeles to stay with Mr Green's father Henry Hatch. Miss Bess DeLashmutt from Quince visits her parents E E DeLashmutt south of the city. Dr and Mrs William Hanna of Aurora Illinois visit Mrs Hanna's sisters Mrs R M Walker and Miss Helle Joblinson. Henry Gunther a Burlington Railway telegraphs worker visits his uncle Joleno Smith. Tom and Mary go to St Louis to visit relatives Mrs D Hulse of Center visits her parents Samuel Christian and wife. Miss Lilly Bixler of Hannibal visits her parents J A Bixler and wife. Minnie Losson goes to Palmyra for Easter. Agnes Fitzpatrick visits Woodland friends.
Mrs Wm Cullen of this city learned the government would ship her husband Prof Wm Cullen from Cuba to Perry for burial. He died last Christmas while employed by the government at Cuos. Eighteen others are expected tonight or tomorrow, with burial planned at Underwood burial ground west of Perry. Prof Cullen once served as principal of Monroe High School.
Paris and Monroe Paris High School boys planned a game in Paris for Saturday. Rain caused a late warning, then a second call to play. Four regular players missed the train, the game proceeded without them, Paris winning 7 to 0.
Ford Wood brought in a fossil tooth found by C. Carroll in Salt river bed three miles north of Lentner. It weighs 2 lbs 6 oz and measures 7 inches long by 3 inches wide. Dr. W. T. Rutledge, a dentist, declares it the third molar from the left side of a Mastodon jaw. The specimen appears petrified yet reveals enamel when pricked with a knife.
Drs. Woods and Kidd eye ear nose throat specialists from Quincy will be at Hotel Maddox Monroe City Thursday April 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Glasses fitted. B. Lidenton of Shelbyville had been visiting his sister Mrs. O. B. Anderson.
Miss Belle Johnson boasts a fine litter in her studio mother Angora cat plus four five week old kittens. The four kittens are described as especially pretty and appealing.
Miss Mabel Yowell suffered cuts from a barb wire incident requiring a surgeon and three stitches. Charles Evans injured his eyebrow when a stretcher slipped while wiring. Two society men quarreled Saturday night. one later wore a sling with a broken hand. Mrs. Charles B. Purnell of Kansas City visited relatives for Easter. Dr. and Mrs. A Noland visited Palmyra with Harold Gilkinson. Local ads urge shopping at Quality, Leacue, & Govan. Mrs. S. H. Bayoum and granddaughter Florence visited relatives in Shelbina for Easter. Delilah Anderson, on crutches, injured her left foot while river fishing.
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