Florida Bridge Work Under Way and Local Visits
Florida reports show George Crabtree and Homer Carr traveled to Madison Monday to join a bridge crew that works until Christmas. The south bridge work is finished and in fine condition. Several social mentions include Misses Alice Humes Nell Vandeventer visiting Frank ford relatives and Graham Mish returning from West Virginia to Stanton. Thanksgiving events featured a turkey dinner at Mrs F A Utterback’s home. Local exchanges note Dr Brown buying a driving horse for 125 dollars and H R Crigler delivering four fat cows for 24 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Crabtree
Homer Carr
Madison
Graham Mish
John Vandeventer
Stanton
West Virginia
F. A. Utterback
Sallie Littlepage
Paris
Ike Greening
Lee Vandeventer
Cicy Powers
Rube Scobee
Proctor Sharp
Stoutsville
H. R. Crigler
J D. Tulley
Dr. Brown
Daily Phoenix Excluded From Mail Over Social Card Winners
The Daily Phoenix of Muskogee Indian Territory was dropped from the mails for publishing the winners and ladies’ names in a social card game. The note references Buck Killmore and a Congress moment about Benny, Levi, and Wonny with a provocative line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Phoenix
Muskogee
I. T
Buck Killmore
Congress
Benny
White House
Levi
Wonny
Bluff City visitor William Shearman noted
William Shearman visited Bluff City yesterday as a noted guest, staying briefly and meeting local residents. His visit drew attention from community members and local officials who welcomed him during his stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Shearman
Bluff City
Moore to Treat Diseases of Skin and Rectum at Ragland Stand
Dr. F. M. Moore, physician and surgeon, will treat diseases of the skin rectum and private diseases. He will be at W. T. Ragland's old stand for consultations and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Ragland
Ralls County Sheriff Sale In Partition 1905 Case
Court order directs a sheriff sale in partition in the Jackson W. Rouse versus multiple Rouse family defendants case. Proceedings dated November 1 1905 at the Circuit Court of Ralls County Missouri reference a descendent minor Allen Reed Rouse and various named spouses and guardians. The sale is to be conducted under court authority from the October term 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Missour
County of Ralls
County Ralls
State of Missouri
A. D
Jackson W. Rouse
Public sale of Monroe County real estate decreed
F M Nolen sheriff announces a December 21 1905 court sale at the Monroe County Missouri Courthouse West door. The sale will be to the highest cash bidder of multiple parcels in Monroe City including lots 4 5 and 10 11 12 13 in Bailey and Davis additions and part of block 28 with metes and bounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Monroe
Missouri
Circuit Court
Monroe County
Davis
Monroe City
South Hall
Bailey
Metes
Gem City visitors and local socials noted
C M Sullivan visited Gem City yesterday. The P E O society met at 2 30 p m Saturday with Mrs W G Williamson. Mack Christian of St Louis arrived Monday to visit his mother Mrs J T Christian. Miss Fannie Hightower of Flannewell and Miss Ethel Forsythe of Madison stayed with Miss Hattie Spalding. Mrs C A Dusk of Horton Kan left yesterday after a pleasant city visit. Miss Fannie Walker departed Tuesday for St Louis to join her uncle Harrison Cary and wife then proceed to St Augustine Fla for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Christian
St. Louis
J. T. Christian
Fannie Hightower
Flannewell
Ethel Forsythe
Madison
Hattie Spalding
C. A. Dusk
Horton
Kan
Fannie Walker
Harrison Cary
St. Augustine, Fla
Mrs Kysor and Opal Visit Bowling Green Brother
Mrs B E Kysor and her daughter Miss Opal left yesterday for Bowling Green to spend about two weeks with their brother and uncle, Joseph Spyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. E. Kysor
Miss Opal
Bowling Green
Joseph Spyder
Walter Hagan Leads Local Road Repair Effort
Walter Hagan, praised as a good citizen and roads man, secured $15 from the court in Paris to fund essential repairs on the rocky hill west of Little Indian Creek bridge near Nolen school. He and nearby farmers plan to donate labor to restore the Monroe and Indian Creek gravel road to first class condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hagan
Rocky Hill
Little Indian Creek Bridge
Nolen
Monroe and
Indian Creek
Walter
Paris
Christmas goods and shoppers fill Williamson Yates shop
Mrs Joseph Smith of Ely was a city shopper Tuesday. A fine line of Xmas goods on display at Williamson Yates Co. Dr Corley of Indian Creek visited the city Friday. Ursula Wiseheart and T C Wiseheart visited Quincy. Mrs Headrick of Palmyra spent Friday with Mrs Annie Lee. Rolle rents Jackson Studio and will open when repairs finish. Mesdames Hamilton and Stribbling of Clarence are guests of Mrs Belle Hagan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Smith
Ely
City
Williamson, Yates & Co
Dr. Corley
Indian Creek
Wm Headrick
Palmyra
Annie Lee
Mesdames
James Hamilton
J. O. Stribbling
Clarence
Mrs
Belle Hagan
Social notes from Kirkwood and nearby towns
Mrs. Charles Harwood of Kirkwood and Mrs. M A Mc Knight of Rensselaer visited their friend Mrs. W T Rutledge. S C Tramer reports he is well and at work in Los Angeles. W F Adkins family moved to the Lindsey property in Mattoon. Insurance and real estate office moved to rooms above D K Yowell Saddlery. Mr. Anderson Stewart, Mattoon city attorney, was Thanksgiving guest of Miss Luella Boyer. Pillow Top Ribbon offered at Williamson Yates & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Harwood
Kirkwood
M. A McKnight
Rensselaer
W .T. Rutledge
S. C. Tramer
Los Angeles
Cal
Node Green
Post Office
D. K
Anderson Stewart
Luella Boyer
Stewart
Mattoon, Ill
Quincy man enjoys good berth and warm friends
J. D. Elliott of Quincy formerly of this city and now with Gem City Produce Co. reports a thriving trade and many warm friends. Higginsville, Mo Dec 5 The Confederate Home of Missouri Board reelected Col J L Pace as superintendent for the fourth time RR 8 Benton chosen assistant Dr W O Webb surgeon Mrs Mary H Pace matron and Miss Laura Mitchell stenographer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Elliott
Quincy
Gem City Produce Co
Higginsville
Confederate Home of
Missouri
J. L. Pace
Benton
W. O. Webb
Mary H. Pace
Laura Mitchell
J B Gray Visit Mentioned In New London Notes
J B Gray was a New London visitor on Monday. Will Pike spent Thanksgiving with the homefolks, reflecting the local social scene and family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Gray
London
Will Pike
Local notices from Hannibal business visit and shop ads
I P Stephens visits Hannibal Monday as Williamson Yates & Co urges readers to inspect Jardiners and Conway tailors. Mae Bowen of Palmyra visits sister D R Campbell. Will M Stephens of Bushnell IL spent Thanksgiving at home. Conways tailor made garments promised as most satisfactory for new suits or overcoats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conway's
Local Kaufman Cloaks Advertisement Visit Madison Lodge Visitor
Mrs E Guthrie of Madison Lodge Kansas arrived Tuesday to visit her friend Mrs Guait skill. The ad from Williamson Yates and Co invites readers to come in and let them show cloaks, promising satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Guthrie
Madison Lodge
Kan
Mrs. Guaitskill
Williamson, Yates & Co
Lizzie Davie Returns Home After Visit
After a pleasant visit with relatives Mrs Lizzie Davie returned to her Memphis Tenn home on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Davie
Memphis
Tenon
Poultry Enthusiast Visits City Tuesday En Route to Palmyra
Mrs. R G Yowell of Strother visited the city Tuesday with fancy poultry en route to Palmyra for the Poultry Association. Joshua Jarman relocated from the Little Kingdom to the Evans residence on First between Davis and Washington Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Yowell
Strother
Palmyra
Poultry Association
Joshua Jarman
Little Kingdom
Evans
Davis and
Washington Streets
Old school Baptist dies near Monroe City at 94
A Brookfield Gazette note reports the death of an elderly man near Monroe City in his ninety fourth year. The obituary speculates on whether his long life stemmed from his old school Baptist faith or from moving to Missouri fifty years ago, though no conclusion is stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe City
Missouri
Brookfield
Proprietress Ends Birthday Week With Roast Turkey Feast
The proprietress of the Monroe City hotel marked her sixty ninth birthday last week by serving roast turkey and other edibles. Hotel guests urge her to repeat the feast for all past birthdays. The Thanksgiving dinner served by the same hostess was so grand that it would have made Tony Faust of St Louis envious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe City
Notel
Brookfield Gazette
Tony Faust
St. Louis
Williamson Yates & Co. Promotes Elegant China Line
A trade notice highlighting Williamson Yates & Co. showcase their Elegant line of fancy china for potential buyers and collectors, emphasizing quality and selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson Yates & Co
Proctor Visit Highlights Kansas City Lawyer Son
J. M. Proctor traveled to Kansas City to visit his son D. Milton Proctor who is progressing well in his chosen profession of law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Proctor
Kansas City
D. Milton Proctor
Letters Advertised at Monroe City Post Office 1905
Remaining letters at Monroe City Missouri post office dated November 5 1905 include E R Allard Hattie F Hawthorn and Mattie Williamson. To claim any letter applicants must state they are advertised as required by postmaster J P Parron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe City
E R Allard
Hattie F Hawthorn
Mattie Williamson
J. P. Parron
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mark Hawkins
HU. Baleard
Monroe City Bank
Florida
Johnnie Newman
M. E. Church
Barnes
Frankford
Alice Humes
Nell Vandeventer
Della Rankin
Mr. Findley
G. Green
Macie Randell
Snell School
F. M. Moore
Sarah A. Rouse
Eliza A. Berry
James W. Berry
Mary F. Utterback
Timothy SS. Utterback
Dawley J. Rouse
Mac Ea FE. Rouse
H. Yager
Thomas
Yarger
Susan T. Civeres
Asband
Robert J. Greeves
James C. Rouse
James R. Thiehoff
Allen Reed Rouse
T Will
F. M. Nolen
C. M. Sullivan
W. G. Williamson
Williamson, Yates &Co
Bryan
Wiliamson
Yates & On
T C. Wiseheart
Miss Ursula
Manning Walker
Rolle
Jackson
Conway
W. F. Adkins
Lindsey
I. P. Stephens
Hannibal
Mae Bowen
D. R. Campbell
Will M. Stephens
Bushnell, Lil
Asostine Diddy
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