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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
5
In a suburban yard Mr Dobbs shares a confessional tale to neighbor Mr Welford about a near loss of a ten dollar counterfeit bill. He recalls helping a stranger by splitting a found windfall, then learning the bill was fake. Welford concedes he had a similar experience and promises secrecy.
Frost fills leaves with ice needles turning them crisp and sprouting ghost ferns along stems. The leaves lie stark as daybreak fog scatters life in a lena void. Once prosen the leaves cease dancing as ice crystals rupture cells leaving them sodden and breaking down into salts and humus.
A fragmentary phrase suggests ongoing cycle for forms and nourishment, hinting at renewal efforts. No concrete entities or events are identifiable in the readable text.
The 1905 Indian population in New York State totals about 6,000 with most in reservations such as Cattaraugus and Oneida. Recorded figures show 1,172 at Cattaraugus, 1,04 at Oneida, 625 Onondaga, 66 at Allegheny, and smaller numbers at Tonawanda and other groups, reflecting counts from the 1692 census context.
The article defends blacksmiths, noting three skilled blacksmiths who are mechanics and artisans. It highlights Tom Roland who crafted a violin, T. F. Jansen who built an Old Mission rocker from wagon parts, and Will Green who makes high quality mirrors and also works as a horse shoer, while teasing Monroe blacksmiths.
A very interesting wedding is planned at Holy Rosary church on Sunday between Richard and Gertrude. The Democrat will have more to say about it next week.
The bulletin notes that Japanese civilians were urged to avoid staring at visitors and to refrain from insulting remarks about manners or conversation during the American fleet visit. It also mentions various local items including a 83 foot well drilled on Dover Street, Mrs. Mary E. Farrell’s 105th birthday observance, and several social notes about residents traveling or visiting during the holidays.
Mrs M J Ballard visits sister in St Louis on Sunday. Oscar Leache with Gem City friends Sunday. Mrs Thomas Buckman of Shel bina arrives to spend Christmas with homefolks. William Saunders of Lakenan visits Monroe friends Tuesday.
A Boone county visit highlights Paris as a trading point and notes Centralia draws away Boone County commerce due to lack of good roads. The piece urges a Monroe City commercial club, road improvements toward Paris, and faster completion of rock and gravel routes to boost local prosperity. Mercury.
Miss Mabel Moss Cassiday wed Ray mond Cassiday at her parents home with Rev M F Crowe officiating. Attendants were Miss Liddie Owen and Watson Tooley. After a wedding feast the couple left by Burlington for St Joseph and other western points.
Dr A G Wood of Leatner and Dr E C Davis of Hunnewell were honored by the Shelby County Medical Association with a banquet at the Waverly House. Guests included Drs W B Ai McNutt J R Christie Jr and John Howell. In Palmyra a girl named Huggin married a man named Schnitzer, prompting light commentary on names.
Robey and Robinson face shipment problems as a switch named Perry, originally Perry on the Short Line, causes lumber to be misrouted between branch yards. Local updates note visits by C. A. Locke and wife with Gem City friends, plus holiday homecomings and visits of students and townsfolk. For sale King heater store, apply at this office.
The Quincy Herald confirms a report that President Roosevelt struck a young girl's horse with a whip while riding. It says such behavior disqualifies him from being regarded as America’s first gentleman, labeling him a rough rider and rough at that.
Dan K. Vowell arrived home Friday night bruised after a wreck near Lilly Illinois the night before. His leg was bruised and he suffered internal injuries but he considers himself fortunate under the circumstances.
Node Green offers several five and six room houses at very low prices if sold by January 1st. These modest homes target buyers seeking affordable occupancy and quick deals in a guarded market.
Miss Elizabeth Geerze traveled to St Louis on Monday to meet her sister Miss Mollie who has spent months in Sardis Mississippi. The St Louis and Canadian Photographers Magazine features two photos by Miss Belle Johnson of this city showing a mother and her baby.
Mrs W R P Jackson attended the funeral of her uncle Captain Allison in Perry on Tuesday.
Mrs Dora Hallock, tired of Cheyenne Wyoming, arrived here Monday with household goods. E. U. to be transferred back to his territory soon. She will be a warm addition to local church and social circles and is expected to be welcomed by former friends.
Marion Pruitt and his daughter Lena Mae left Monday night for Colorado where they may make their home. They leave many friends here.
George Stevenson and his bride have arrived from West Plains Virginia to visit his people near Warren. Mrs Tandy Gentry of Hannibal has been visiting her husband's mother Mrs bee Gentry.
Martin Sutter and wife of Rock Island Ill arrived Monday to visit Mrs Sutter s parents Wm Ritchter and wife After a visit of six months with his aunt Mrs E L Anderson Master Warner Grassell returned to his home Pittsburg Pa Saturday Harry Schevhtsiek and wife of near Woodland spent Saturday in the city with their kinspeople John Smith and wife If your husband comes home to his meals out of humor feed him some bread and pastries made from Monroe Flour and watch an expression of happiness and content meat come over him Prof W D Bannister of Cairo IL has been the guest of his father Uncle Woodford Banister It was a flying trip and not many of his old friends had the pleasure of seeing him E W Crawford and wife of Florida were with Monroe friends Monday Prof T L Kelley of Hannibal has been the guest of his friend Earl Mudd For Sale 20 acre farm 3 room house near town 450 00 is sold by January 1st Node Green There are only a few left that are not users of Monroe Flour We want you to fall in line Mesdames W E Shearman and P Griffith were called to Hannibal Tuesday afternoon by the illness of their mother Mrs Helton George Chipman of the Burlington depot attended the wedding of his sister Miss Cleo who is well known in this city and Mr Treaster at Benbow yesterday
David Watts and Miss Effie Baxter left Tuesday for Ponca City Oklahoma to visit relatives. Ask 90 percent of the people for Monroe City if Monroe Flour isn t good. Bread as we all know is the staff of life. Good bread is very essential. Use Monroe Flour and you have it. John Wood of Hannibal has decided to again make this city his home. He will engage in buying and training fancy horses with Muddy and Buckman.
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