06 Feb 1908
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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
1
Readers receive updates on church activities, sermons, and schedules across denominations in Warren. The column notes visitors from St Louis and Fayette, lists services at Christian and St. Catherine’s churches, and recalls recent sacred concerts. A wedding season highlight includes Miss Cearfoss and Mr. Corruff’s ceremony at Saint Rosary and the Hayden Montgomery nuptials with reception details.
A revived tie timber industry emerges in the North River hills as 8 carloads were shipped last week by Moody & Shannon to Bevier. The note hints at a revitalized timber trade alongside mining activity, reflecting regional economic shifts.
A jumble of farm notices from Palmyra Herald and local columns describes poultry for sale including White Wyandottes and Birred Plymouth Rocks at 1 00 each with a 75 cent rate for two or more. It notes land sales, hogs and cattle shipments, and various farm transfers near Hassard and Decatur. This week’s notes cover sales figures, buyers, and local farm activity with weather and travel mentions.
Dr L W Dit as of Hunnewell was injured Monday near Clapper after his jean snagged a buggy. He suffered severe leg injuries and extensive bruising, was transported to his home city by Katy train, and faces a lengthy recovery before normal leg use returns. J Roy Spiker sold Spiker Grocery Co. to James E Christian amid friendly local regard for Spiker. Christian is a familiar local businessman returning to the area after past ventures.
A political notice appeals to supporters to settle about 2,000 in dues, saying a new job press and other materials have been purchased and must be paid for. It asks readers to come in and settle promptly, noting they will collect what is owed and that favors will influence nothing.
After two years of roughing it, he believes he is strong enough to take hold again. Wishing good luck to Jim as he attempts a fresh start.
Fine winter weather dulls the week as Linwood residents report small events. John Waydon loaded his Tee house with six inches last week while Albert Couch, ill for three weeks, is convalescent. Oll Rolland and Center's Mr. Pallister traded stock Monday. Dr. Dawson of Monroe City visited Tuesday. Mrs. Sadie Norman, teaching at St. Paul near Center, returned home Friday. Arthur Haydoun, from St. Louis, came home Friday. Young folks held a party at the home of Lite and wife near Center Tuesday night. Harve Hews delivered a load of corn to Duia Kendrick Hussitu last week. Eint moved to his farm near Motroe City Thursday.
Last week Clarence Barton and his wife were putting up sale bills when a narrow tread buggy upset in a ditch. The horse bolted and dragged Barton, leaving him badly bruised and shaken.
Palmyra Mo Feb I B Huggins postmaster of this city died at his home at 130 this morning after a period of poor health He was at the office all day Saturday and gradually grew worse yesterday dying at the stated hour The cause of death was dropsy.
Report notes Richard A. Kirby is not a candidate for Monroe County Treasurer but runs for City Collector. The change positions him for municipal duties and reflects a shift in local race dynamics.
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