Christmas season farm buyers and sales notes
The Democrat issues its annual shipping and farm report requests while listing December activity. Entries note stock sales and shipments from Monroe City area farms, including Berkshire boats, DuRoe boars, livestock from McClintic, Yates, and Dimmitt, wheat prices, land parcels sold at $75 to $100 per acre, and multiple carload shipments of cattle hogs and horses to markets in Jacksonville, St. Joseph, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J D Brandmeyer
Chicago
Henry Durst
Kansas City
Charles Ryan
Maude Jackson
Harry A McClintic
H W Holmes
DK Yowell
Jnc O Wood
J S Thomas
Phil Arnoldy
Joe Foster
Irve Underhill
David Gosney
John Madden
Dr S Maddox
Hawkins & Melson
DD Melson
Jacksonville
Fla
D Melson
J M
Pond Poultry
Henderson & Son
Fifty Years Celebrated by Schluckebier Couple Near West Ely
Mr and Mrs Daniel Schluckebier marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary on December 18 1909 at their West Ely home. Born in Germany Dora Gunther and Daniel Schluckebier married in 1859 and settled nearby. Surrounded by family and guests including Mrs John Schnitzer of Hannibal Rev Kellerman of West Ely Lutheran Church spoke of their life together and a festive dining room display featured gold and white decor with many gifts received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Schluckebier
West Ely
Mr. Schluckebier
Germany
Dora Gunther
LaGrange
John Schnitzer
Hannibal
Kellerman
West Ely Lutheran Church
Aaron Boulware former Monroe mayor dies at home
Aaron Boulware, aged 66, longtime Monroe businessman and three-time mayor, died suddenly of heart failure at his home on Saturday night December 18. He led dry goods stores, then shoe trade with his son Thomas, held real estate interests, and served as Vestryman and treasurer of St. Jude's church. Funeral services were at St. Jude's Church led by Rev. H. C. Goodman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Boulware
Monroe
Mr. Boulware
Sharps‘burg
Marion County
Williams and
Ann McPike Boulware
Sharpsburg
Florida
R. V. Sullivan
Thomas
Boulware
Sivyeralton
St. Jude’s Church
Maria M. Mendenhall
Thomas J. Mendenhall
Anna
Zaida
Elizabeth
Churches and community notices fill Palmyra pages
A wide mix of church events and social updates fills the Palmyra area. Members from Hannibal and Des Moines areas attend services, while ministers announce upcoming Christmas trees, revivals, and special services across Christian churches in town and neighboring communities.
Monroe Lodge No. 64 to Install Officers for New Year
AFP and AM Monday is St John the Evangelist day and a regular meeting for all Masonic Lodges. Monroe Lodge No. 64 will install its officers for the ensuing year with likely degree work. All Master Masons are cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Lodge No. 64
Monroe City Schools Close for Holidays and Reopen
The Monroe City Public Schools close today for the holidays and will reopen Monday January 3 1910. The Democrat wishes teachers and pupils a Merry Christmas and renewed energy for the new year. Mark Hoblett of Lincoln ML attended the funeral of his friend Aaron Boulware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe City
The
Democrat
Mark Hoblett
Lincoln, ML
Aaron Boulware
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. M. Wood
Col W T Youell
Elbert Yates
F & M Bank
Kidd Monroe City Bank
Berkshire
Smallwood
J. J. Dimmitt
Farmers Wives
the Democrat
Missouri
J M Proctor & Son
R W Smith
McClintic & Hawker
Barger, McClintic and Yates
James B
Everyon
Miss Scheetz
Kirkwood
H. C. Scheetz
J. W. Mackey
John Evans
Palmyra
James M. Boulware
Charles McKinney
St. Louis
James M. Nickell
James
Ollie Boulware
Perry
Chariton Courier
Hannibal Courier-Post
Moulton
Iowa
Olin
Wisconsin University
Courier-Post
Col. Kidd
Babes
Edwin Walker
Lon
Clarence
John W. Strean
E. C. Davis
Hunnewell
B. C. Wood
William Elledge
Nelson, Neb
Mary E. Wood
John W. Stephens
Quincey
Delia Ryan
Mary Westhoff
Quincy
J. W. Crimm and
Wife
Lula Fuqua
Verne Campbell
A.M. Pierce
Humnewell
A. A Melson
Harry Maddox
John Ryan
J. J. Glennon
P. J. Ryan
Philadelphia
R. W. Reavis
Christian Church
Stanberry
Methodist
Christian
Grace Baptist
ST. Judes
H. C. Goodman
Holy Innocents
Te Deum Kyne Elison Sanctus
Benedictus Agnus Dei
Adesie Fideles
C. S. Stephens
Cruikshank
Gloria
AFP& AM
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