14 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1902
Page
1
Monroe City plans to illuminate all areas with thirty two 2000 candle power arc lights. Locations cover Main at Court First Winter Summer Davis and additional cross streets. The project aims to provide wide area lighting and reflects civic improvement.
An 1902 act approved April 21 protects rural mailboxes from wilful injury or destruction. The law bars tearing down damaging or vandalizing any letter box or receptacle established by order of the Post Office Department, with penalties for offenders.
The Monroe City Lodge No. 268 I.O.O.F. urges all members to attend the meeting at the hall this evening.
On Thursday August 21 the M E and T A R will operate a special train from Monroe at 547 am to Sedalia for 150 dollars round trip.
The Woodmen of Warren Camp host their third annual picnic on Thursday August 21. Speakers include Hon M G Ratliffe Rey A B Bools and others. Prizes will be awarded and the Monroe City band will provide music.
Charles Nix pleaded guilty before Squire Thomas to fighting at the Palmyra Aug. Ltd game. He was fined about 13.75 including costs, with Roy representing the state and H. Clay Heather for the defendant. Several related cases were dismissed. Local notes mention illness, travel, and social visits. The Hickory Grove team expected to play Monroe at the Fair Grounds tomorrow afternoon.
A collection of farm notes and remarks from Union township highlights Hays selling one share of Coach Horse Stock and Cleary threshing over 8000 bushels of wheat. Warnings about hogs and cattle in corn, local cattle trades, chinch bug issues, and farm business notes from Montgomery Standard in a bustling agricultural roundup.
Local church news notes several protracted meetings at Salt Lick Baptist church led by Rev. J. E. Chappell and Rev. R. A. Jones beginning next Monday night. Other items mention Rev. G. W. Elliston resigning Shelbyville Baptist pastorate for health in California, a St Jude picnic at the Rock House, and various sermons and missions across Palmyra area. A Quincy team edged Palmyra 5 to 4 in a recent baseball game.
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