Local visits and campaign notes fill Missouri counties
John Settle of St Louis visits his parents J B Settle and wife Miss Euleene of Palmyra visits Miss Willie Maddox J A McClintic of Perry visits kin in Queen of the Prairies Aliie Bailey and Ralph Wood depart for St Paul and North Dakota Mrs J N Sparling of Kirksville visits her parents J F Smith and wife Mesdames J Ferner and Maggie Robertson of St Louis visit Roy McFarland’s family Miss May Kennedy and Mittie Clay of Shelbina stay with Alma Cunningham Miss Vera Scott of Hester visits cousin Eleanor Scott Miss Belle Johnson and Julia McClintic visit Mrs Jne W Carr near Hunnwell Judge Ranter Spalding of Spalding Springs visits nephew Robert M Spalding Judge W H Wallace of Kansas City campaigns statewide and draws support from Cowherd editorial praises Wallace’s courage in defeat and anticipated post election roles Joe at Strean's shoes Monroe fair plans with John Nichols of Palmyra</S:
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. Wallace
Kansas City
Ledger
Missouri
Judge Wallace
Moberly
William H. Wallace
Wallace
Bryan
Cowherd
Trouble and Trouble Round One at Monroe Fair
A chaotic Monroe city episode unfolds with Paris men Mack Evans and Tilden Whitecotton involved in violent clashes at the fair. Evans reportedly dead momentarily after an altercation with Frank Anderson’s mule team lead, later clarified as a severe thrashing. Whitecotton injured in a separate street fight near Gilson’s bar, later treated with stitches after an altercation with J Ed Hayden and kin. The report also notes other local incidents and social notes, including watch theft and community visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Evans
Paris
Monroe Fair
Frank Anderson
Anderson
Evans
Tilden Whitecotton
J. Ed Hayden
Gilson
Whitecotton
Hayden
Fennel Hayden
Ray
Illinois race riot erupts after alleged assault
In Illinois last Friday and Saturday a black man named George Richardson entered a white household, assaulted Mrs. Mabel Hallam, and was arrested next day. The incident sparked mobs. five people were killed, about one hundred injured, and forty Black homes plus several businesses burned or gutted.
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George Richardson
Mabel Hallam
Illinois
Frosty dew on nasturtiums in a glass bowl
A clear glass bowl filled with carbonated water placed with nasturtiums and leaves creates a frost like moist dew as gas escapes over each leaf. This refreshing presentation is described as the most cooling bit of coolness for a luncheon on a hot day.
World Beater Pacer Minor Heir Runs 2 00 1 4 at Galesburg
Minor Heir, the pace horse once raised near Roseville Illinois, bettered his own 2:01 1 4 mile mark at Galesburg on Friday finishing in 2:00 1 4. J A Burt watched the event. the horse, originally owned by Jack Ewing, now owned by Redward and Dean of Palestine Texas, was sold in April for 4500 dollars and is valued at 150000 dollars.
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Galesburg
Minor Heir
J. A. Burt
Jack Ewing
Roseville
Burt
Social Notes and Local Notices
Mrs J R Hull visits daughter Mrs R E Spiker at Ely. Found good pair shoes near Gem Hotel Pay for this notice. Miss Annie Bragg of Hannibal visits friend Miss Ella Gentry. McClintic spent the Sabbath with friend Mrs J W Carr at Hunnewell.
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Gem Hotel
Annie Bragg
Hannibal
Ella Gentry
Local visits and summer heat aid city parks use
Uncle Jim Spalding of Hunnewell and W B Spalding family hosted a guest. J S Hampton of Memphis visited his wife with her parents Senator W S McClintic. R Manning Walker returned to Kansas City after an extended visit. Mrs W C Averill and daughter Annie Byrd of Joplin were with Monroe friends. North Catherine street residents enjoyed three parks along the north line during a heat wave, using them as shaded retreats from white cement pavements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Hampton
Memphis, Tenn
Senator
W. S. McClintic
R. Manning Walker
Kansas’ City
Catherine ‘Street
North Line of Street
W C T U Column Editorial notes and goals
Through the courtesy of the Democrat space is reserved for the W C T U column edited by Ella L Shearman district press superintendent responsible for all statements Our Watchwords Organize Educate Agitate Total abstinence Prohibition of liquor traffic One standard of morals for men and women The poor of public sentiment for
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Democrat
W.C.T.U
Ella L. Shearman
W.C.T. U
W T U Meeting Aug 25 at Mrs Willard Home
W T U meeting at the Willard home with hostess Mrs T E Willard and leader Mrs W E Shearman. Topic warned of dangers to children at school. Also note Mother Stewart aged crusader dies at 92 in Hicksville Ohio. Missouri L T L shows progress with more legions formed and youth set to join the prohibition struggle. Article cites Dr Cecil on heart tonics and typhoid cases without alcohol and growing anti alcohol sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. U
T. E. Willard
W. E. Shearman
Stewart
Hicksville
Ohio
Missouri L. T. L
Prohibition
Louisville Journal of Medicine and Surgery
J. G. Cecil
Louisville
Cecil
St. Louis visitor and Hanni bal residents share Sunday
E. P. Melson of St. Louis spent Sunday with relatives in the Queen of the Prairies. Tandy Gentry and wife of Hanni bal also spent Sunday with his mother Mrs. Dee Gentry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Melson
St. Louis
Queen of the Prairies
Tandy Gentry
Hannibal
Dee Gentry
Local Families Visit Relatives and Friends Across Towns
Will F Byrd and family of Mo berly have been with Monroe relatives and friends. E Coontz and Miss Olena Hatton of Perry have been visiting their friends the Misses Rohr. Mrs Mary Wood and daughter spent the Sabbath at the Wood reunion at Hunne well. Thomas Elzea and wife of Pal myra have been guests of their daughter Mrs Thomas Bynum north of the city. Mrs Annie Patrick and Lula Hamilton of Lakenan have been guests of kinwoman Mrs J T Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Curry Anderson
Madison
John Moss
Palmyra
James Whaley
Miss Mary
M. C. Hawkins
Will F. Byrd
Moberly
Monroe
E. Coontz
Miss Olena Hatton
Perry
Rohr
Mary Wood
Thomas Elzea
Thomas Bynum
Annie Patrick
Lula Hamilton
Lakenan
J. T. Elliott
King family to resettle near Callao
J. C. King and family of Holliday were traveling with Monroe friends on Sunday en route to reside near Callao.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. King and Family
Holliday
Monroe
Callao
Sheriff Adkisson Enjoys Premier Race at New London Fair
Sheriff Adkisson of New London joined Monroe friends on Thursday for a day at the fair grounds. He sought true sport not crime and declared the racing as the best he has seen in his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Adkisson
New London
Monroe
Fair Grounds
Also Mentioned on This Page
United States
LaFoLlette
Cooper
Wisconsin
Taft
W. A. Patterson
Monroe City, MO
John Settle
St Louis
J. B. Settle
Euleene
Willie Maddox
J. A. McClintic
Aliie Bailey
Ralph Wood
St. Paul
North Dakota
J. N. Sparling
Kirksville
J. F. Smith
Mesdames J. Ferner and
Maggie Robertson
Roy McFarland
May Kennedy
Mittie Clay
Shelbina
Alma Cunningham
Ranter Spalding
Spalding Springs
Robert M. Spalding
Vera Scott
Hester
Eleanor Scott
Belle Johnson
Julia McClintic
Jne W. Carr
Hunnewell
Joe
Strean's
John Nichols
Bert Lange
Joe Depot
Bert
Mesdames Nettie Molcomb
Kahoka
Lib Ludlum
Elsmore
Kas
Bert Bull
The
Globe-Democrat
Hannibal Journal
Monroe City
Mississippi
J. R. Hull
R. E. Spiker
Ely
J. W. Carr
Jim Spalding
W. B. Spalding
W. C. Averill
Miss Annie Byrd
Joplin
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