Judges award letters in Hannibal contest for children
Hannibal officials Hon. Archy C. Robards Hon. George H. Carter and Robert H. Gondier selected Cammie Greathouse of Shiel and Morris B. Proctor of Marion county as prize recipients in the Children’s Letters to Santa Claus contest. The column notes festive church plans and local social updates in Monroe City Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Democrat
Archy C. Robards
Hannibal
George H. Carter
Robert H. Gondier
M. D
Caimmie Greathouse
Shiel
Morris B. Proctor
Marion County
Hannibal, Mo
Messrs
Rouse and Hixson
Monroe City
Santa
John Knott
Hannibal Journal
Dick Hixson
Robert H Goodier
Santa’s long life and love for children told in verse
A nostalgic piece describes Old Santa as a gray, kindly figure who has cherished children for many years. His enduring presence is tied to the faith and letters of youngsters, promising gifts at Christmas and a hopeful future beyond.
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Santa Claus
Claus
Old Santa
United States
Hon S J Melson and wife depart for winter in Florida
Hon S J Melson and wife Dr J J Norton accompany Robert Spalding and daughter Miss Rolla. Mr and Mrs Ben Bowles and Mrs Jennie Cooper left Tuesday for Jacksonville Florida to spend the winter.
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S. J. Melson
J. J. Norton
Robert Spalding
Rolla
Ben Bowles
Jennie Cooper
Jacksonville
Florida
McMurry Sells Shelbin Torchlight To Creek and Williams
Health reasons force Rev. W. W. McMurry to sell the Shel binn Torchlight to Creek and Williams, two able attorneys of the city. Under their management the Torchlight will continue as a leading newspaper in northeast Missouri. The Democrat wishes success to the new owners.
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W. W. McMurry
Shelbinn Torchlight
Messrs Creek & Williams
Torchlight
Missouri
Democrat
Local Phone Ad Promises Trade Door South of Post Office
An old local notice advertises a phone service labeled No. 46 inviting trade or inquiries. It directs readers to the First Door South of the Post Office for contact and engagement.
Van Renselaer Society Debates Woman Influence Over Man
The Van Renselaer Literary and Debating Society met Friday night with a debate on whether woman has more influence over man than money. the negative side led by W A Brown and W R Anderson won. Various society notices follow including events on Dec 21 at Van Rensselaer Academy, guests visiting from Philadelphia and Colorado, and a solo drama night with recitations and tableaux.
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van Renselaer Literary and Debating Society
W. A. Brown
W. R. Anderson
Mell Anderson
Philadelphia
Mra. W. RR
Ander
van Rensselaer Academy
Jim Neals
Mr. McPherson
Messrs
John
Ned Warren
Frank Doncan
John Bielol
Thos. T. Gallaher
Texas
Paul Foreman
Hannibal Savurday
Hatch Roads and Bridges Upgraded for Town Benefit
The town notes improvements including a new Joanna Bridge to aid transport and a December 26 event. A church plans a January fires service, wedding bells are expected for Christmas, and hogs are being shipped to the city.
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Huntington
Joanna
Market Report shows light shipments by week end
Weekly shipments total 12 cars with barge and mechanical lines reporting 4 cars of sheep and 1 car of logs. Sharp and Gray deliver 2 cars of hogs and 1 car of cattle. W A Wallace 1 car of horses. Jasper Henderson 1 car dressed turkeys. A Sweatman 1 car of junk. Total shipments light at yesterday noon.
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Barger and
MecClintic
Sharp
Gray
W. A. Wallace
Jasper Henderson
Lear
Union Dancing Club Ball at Opera House in 26th Inst
The Union Dancing Club plans a ball at the Opera House on the 26th inst. The Mercantile Club also to host a ball on the 27th, promising an evening of music and dancing for members and guests.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Christ
Union Dancing Club
Opera House
Mercantile Clu
Frank Teed Dies at Home After Heart Trouble
Frank Teed, who lived eight miles north of the city, died Tuesday from heart trouble and Bright’s disease. Funeral services were held at Warren yesterday. Call at The Old Reliable Drug House of B. O Wood for Christmas gifts. they offer something to suit everybody.
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Frank Teed
Brights
Warren
Reliable Drug House
B. O Wood
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