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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
7
Dearest Mother and Papa, a sailor writes from Trinidad Port of Spain on December 25, 1907 describing a voyage, sunny heat, and rough travel. He notes fruit sellers, bamboo huts, and local manners, with mentions of English rule, race mix, and a riot when Washington visited. He expects mail later, plans gifts in Rio, and asks for Aunt Jennie’s address.
Jamee Gordon traveled to the city for trading and while returning found one barrel of salt missing from his wagon. The barrel had rolled out at the east end of the city and was cared for until his return. Authorities note it was an accidental loss, nothing deliberate.
About thirty members from K of C, led by Rev. Fr. Thomas Molten, attended in Bluff City to witness the third and fourth degrees conferred on Hannibal K of C members. They enjoyed their time as guests of the Hannibal lodge.
Miss Bertha Meyers organized a box social at Deer Creek school on Friday night to raise funds for needed charts and supplies. The event provided a pleasant evening for students and netted $815 for the school.
A party of about fifteen couples enjoyed a pleasant evening at the ball held Friday night at the opera house. Guests danced, chatted, and savored refreshments in a festive atmosphere reflecting a lively community social.
A fragment notes C Cassady connected with Gem City relatives in a local family context. No dates or places provided. Further readable details are unavailable in the accessible text.
Matte Griffith E T Griffith and Mrs Lacey A Burditt defaulted on a July 7 1905 trust deed securing a note. Trustee M Landers will sell at the front door of the Monroe City Post Office to satisfy costs and the note, offering the described Lot 2 and East half Lot 3 Block 16 Original Town now City of Monroe.
The Monroe County Missouri sheriff announces a public auction of real estate after a circuit court partition decree in the cause Aretas Settle v Elliott et al. The sale covers Lot 22 in Bailey’s Addition and portions of Lots 3 and 4 in Peirsol’s Addition, with a one third interest in Lot 3 and ten feet off Lot 4. Meriwether & Meriwether represent the plaintiff.
Letters of administration on the estate of George W. Clemments deceased were granted to R. F. Parsons on December 27, 1907, by the Probate Court of Monroe County Missouri. Claimants must exhibit claims within one year for allowance and within two years to avoid bar. Published January 16, 1908.
Jobo McClasson and his wife from Louisiana have been with their Monroe friends, sharing time and companionship during a social visit.
A Kansas editor reflects on the ironies of running a newspaper as a charitable yet self supporting task. He mocks editor money woes, jokes about editor pride and the social payoffs of obituaries, and notes editors act as community doormats while pushing for heartfelt thanks from readers.
Fragmentary quotation shows a ceremonial wedding reference and later lines about an editor's pursuit and a stated belief that “the editor will get there somehow.” No clear dates names places or events are readable to form a concrete news item.
Attorney J. K Utterback’s counsel received a check from the C B & QR RCo for 11.45 to cover the destruction of Utterback’s property by fire last November caused by sparks from an engine on the company’s road. Utterback had earlier collected 80 in insurance and is now able to reimburse costs.
Mrs. A Jackson and her daughter Bertie traveled to Quincy on Saturday to visit Gus Jackson at Blessing Hospital where he is recuperating from a surgical operation.
Dr B Campbell and his wife spent Saturday and Sunday with his mother at Oak Dale, the visit reported as a family gathering with no further details.
M. A Heroback of Palmyra was with Monroe friends Saturday.
Ralph Graham and his wife with their baby traveled to Eureka Springs for a week or two. Henry Green conducted business in the capitol at Marion on Saturday. Miss Mae Smith enjoyed time with friends at Ely over the weekend. S C Patterson and his wife from Shelbina visited Monday to see acquaintances Robinson and his wife.
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