Mary Anne Owen widow of Maj. John L Owen
Mary Anne Owen born May 1827 in Lancaster County Pennsylvania died February 24 1908 at 1 pm in Monroe City. She was married February 20 1854 in Hancock County Illinois to Major John L Owen Confederate veteran. Survived by eight siblings two infants reared after his martyrdom. A charter member of the Presbyterian church her life was a beacon of faith and charity. She passed peacefully and will be missed in family community and church with hope of reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Aon Owen
John L Owen
Don Hallock
Mary Anne Waine
Lancaster County
Hancock County
Ilinois
Jane L. Owen
U. D.C
Mre
Owen
Monroe City
Presbyterian Church
Jesus
Warning to Camp No 2226 M W of A Members Keeps Dues
W B Spalding, Clerk, warns that any member whose assets are not paid by the first day of each month will be suspended. He cites multiple receipts already paid for members. Mrs Norm Goodnight of Hannibal attends to her share of her father Wm Jones estate. Mr and Mrs R K Kendrick and daughter Regenia of Vandalia visit Monroe relatives while in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. of
W. B. Spalding
Norm Goodnight
Hannnibal
Wm. £& Jones
R. K. Kendrick
Regenia
Vandalia
Monroe
City
Kendrick
Democrat
Monroe City Banks File 1908 Financial Statement
Monroe City banks publish 1908 balance sheets listing assets such as loans and discounts, real estate, bonds, cash and specie, and liabilities including capital stock, surpluses, deposits, and unpaid dividends. Statements sworn by presidents and cashiers, with notary attestations date February 24, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Missouri
Monroe
Lt. Yates
W.R. P. Jackson
W. RK. Yates
W. RK. P. Jackson
Roy B. Meriwether
Notary Public
Farm Column continuation notes week ship departures and buyers
The column lists shipments for the week including cattle hogs mules oats corn butter eggs poultry hides and eggs per consignors Underhill Barger McClintic Handley Green Melson Pond Henderson Son and others totaling 11 cars. It mentions local grocers J E Christian and H C Murdock visiting Monroe with friends and a humorous line about returning to Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Underhill
Barger & McClintic
Handley
H Green
Lot Bay
DD Melson
Pond Poultry Co
Henderson & Son
Kidd
For Sale: House and Two Lots Near Catholic School
Good six room cottage with two wells and fruit trees. George Balzer R F D 8. Col. W. T. Youel was a business visitor in Bluff City Tuesday. Col. Bly will conduct your merchandise sale to best advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George BaLzer
Tf R. F. D
Col. W. T. Youel
Bluff City
Col. Bly Wit
Judge Umstaddt Visits Hannibal For City Matters
Judge James T. Umstaddt was a business visitor in Hannibal on Tuesday. He brought a cevro to the city marshal who was occupied with other duties. Rave those shoes shined at Sireans Barber Shop. All members of H Lodge are requested to be present at a special meeting Tuesday night March 3. Miss Margaret Dobson returned home after a week with local friends. Buy groceries at J E Christians. Miss Allie Fuby, Sheil’s nicest girl, was in town en route to Quine for a millinery season trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Umstaddt
Hannibal
H Lodge
Margaret Dobson
Hunnewell
Allie Fuby
Sheil
Quine
Knox City
Great Find Leads Man to Pure Lead in Marion County
Hiram Clough of near Warren arrives in city Monday in Sunday best with bag of lead for assay. He believes he has found a near pure supply in a deep wooded ravine once used as old drift by Civil War era Federals, hinting at a fortune for the Marion county man famed for a past sheriff race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Clough
Warren
St. Louis
Marion County
Clough
Mr. Clough
Monroe City
Hiram
Uriams
Post office inspector leads thorough check at local facility
W L Reid a veteran postal inspector with fourteen years in service conducts a detailed inspection of the town post office. He helped implement a policy shifting newspapers to a cash basis and is pleased with early results praised by newspapers and readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W L Reid
United States Post Office
Reid
Democrat
Demand for Prompt Payment Tallying Debtor Notice
A concise appeal from a business to settle overdue accounts urging payment to cover recent purchases and ongoing expenses. The message emphasizes the need to clear debts promptly, noting small balances may exist but stressing timely settlement to avoid further reminders. It references a new job press and materials recently bought.
Local Notes and Social Whimsy from Quincy Visit Fascination
Miss Nan Buckman spends three weeks in Quincy with sister Mrs A W Miles. Monroe businessman calls it a long three weeks. Grocery orders welcome at J B Christian. Printing at Democrat office. Miss Margaret A Jones visited Quincy Monday then Hale for millinery season. Joe Wilson tours Oakwood and Tadpole Road. Sam Clark attended New London dance. now a society man. Mrs Lucy Holt of Wilton Junction visiting cousin Oliver Walles. W G Caldwell and wife with friends in Aunn ewell. Dr Hornback, oculist and aurist, Hannibal Mo. Roy Meriwether visited probate court in Hannibal Monday. Share at Strean's Barber Shop. Thomas M Boulware went to Milan Mo on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan Buckman
Quincy
A. W. Miles
Monroe
Margaret A. Jones
Hale
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W. J. Rouse
R. F. Hixson
Coat Monroe Otty
Farmers & Merchants Bank
State of Missouri
Moxick City
Cco
Iss
W. W. Longmire
H. Hagan
John A. Yates
Monroe City Bank
DOE
County OF
Thomas Provier
M. B. Proviur
Proctor
M. B. Procton
Msi
James
D. R. Davenport
A. Jaeger
J.J. Brown
Eeee
Hills
J. E. Christian's
H.C. Murdock
T J. White
Ellisville, Hil
Illinois
Sireans Barber Shop
J. E. Christians
W E Yates
L D Finch
Arch Little
Col Evy
Walter G. Williamson
Meyer Clare Grocer Co
Bar] Willet
Thelma and Lovige
Clarence Barton
Maddox
G L Turner
Ely
For All
The
J E Christian
Dino Sharp
8. Louis
Dan
National Stock Yards
W. A. Barton
Sharps
Ollie Stevenson
Walren
Palmyra
Edward Lake
Huntington
Imtta
J. B. Christian's
J. B. Christian
Joe Wilson
Oakwood
Tadpole
Sam Clark
New London
Sam
Lucy Holt
Wilton Junction
Iowa
Oliver Walles
Clapper
W. G. Caldwell
Aunnewell
Hornback
Roy Meriwether
Strean's
Thomas M. Boulware
Milan
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