Monroe City urged to bond for water and electric lights
A Monroe City citizen argues the town should bond for a municipal water works and electric light plant to gain modern street lighting fire protection and water service. The piece mocks windmills and urges adoption to avoid remaining a lessers metropolis, citing Paris as a model and contractor Bendure for a Paris like system.
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Monroe City
Paris
Monroe
Palmyra
Shelbina
Bendure
Mercury
Change of base for J Gardner Wade at PF and M Bank
J Gardner Wade becomes an efficient clerk at Farmers and Merchants Bank while George D Biggs, State Bank Examiner, praises PF and M for business progress. A witness recalls an incident involving Rafe Leake and a claim about a rolled cow feeding mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gardner Wade
Farmers and Merchants Bank
George D. Biggs
State Bank Examiner
PF & M
Rose Eloped at Hannibal. wedding ends in exit
A planned Hannibal wedding between Buck and Rose Chaham dissolved as Rose leapt from a window with another man shortly before the ceremony. Separately, Mrs. Sarah Isabel Kendrick died January 24 1902 at her home four miles east of the city after forty years as a bride. Born April 3 1830 in Lakenan Mo she had eight children six living, and two sons entered the priesthood. Her funeral Mass and interment followed at Holy Rosary cemetery with Fr. Lambert leading the rites.
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Sarah Isabel
Jerome Kendrick
Lakenan Mo
James Gough
Lambert
St. Michaels Monastery
West Hoboken N.J
Stephen Kendrick
Baltimore, Md
Pastor Scolds Couple During Prayer Meet
A Dutch Hollow New York pastor Rev Clark Brackley interrupted a prayer service to rebuke a young couple who shared a kiss mid prayer. He warned against impropriety and demonstrated little discretion himself as the scene unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Brackley
Dutch Hollow
New York
Alex Grady Turns 58 and Hints at Romance
Alex Grady, aged 58, marks another birthday with a playful note about a dashing widow and potential courtship. Frank W. McAllister seeks reelection as county Prosecuting Attorney, citing broad support and a proven record.
Town and Country News Roundup
A Missouri town column notes visitors including John Hardwick near Clapper and Mrs. Charles H. Smith of Quincy, with social calls from Miss Catherine Lindsey and Mrs. Mollie Muda. Luzon soldier letter, Lyceum plans by A. W. Hawks, corn and fodder sales, and Chas. A. Mitchell lectures are reported. Community updates include Yellow rag quarantine lifted, Donovan returns, and local business notes on Quincy druggist and new firm partners. County Line oyster supper closes the round.
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John Hardwick
Near
Clapper
Charles H. Smith
Quincy
Mollie Muda
J. B. Lindsey
Catherine
Shelbina
Thomas Pollard
Joseph A. Carmody
Hannibalan
Democrat
Luzon Island
Grand Old Missouri
Charles Burgen
Moline
Kan
Oscar B Wood sells business to Ford Wood and Umstatt
Sunday morning townsfolk learned that B Wood of Old Reliable sold his business to his nephew Ford Wood and James T Umstatt. The change ends an old city landmark and removes Oscar from active business life. Oscar, known for generosity and friendliness, had early years as a five year clerk in a local firm.
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Wood
Oscar
James T. Umstattd
Monroe County
B ©. Wood
Reliable
Ford Wood
James T. Umstatt
Jolly
Nine Pound Boy Born to O R Rhodes Household
A nine pound boy arrived at grocer O R Rhodes's home Tuesday morning marking the first child in the family. Dissolution notice states Williamson & Bull have dissolved their partnership with Bull retiring and Williamson continuing at the old stand. creditors urged to call and settle with Williamson.
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O. R. Rhodes
gIt
Williamson & Bull
Bull
Williamson
W. G. Williamson
Bert Beit
Bryan speech and local politics in Cincinnati notices
The piece notes Bryan advocating anti imperialism and trust reform at Cincinnati with a lecture coming seats on sale for Thursday. It cites local ads for sewing machines and stoves, plus political notices naming H J Clapper candidate for re election as judge and J T Wooden seeking Monroe County sheriff, highlighting his current role as presiding judge and voter familiarity.
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J.T. Wooden
Monroe County
Farmers-Merchants Debate Levy For Roads In Missouri
Missouri voters adopted a 0.15 tax levy for roads and bridges. Hannibal plans to fund extended gravel road to Philadelphia and Warren, while Warren farmers press for local control and question Hannibal’s past help. Monroe City is urged as closer, better market with more local gravel work. Town leaders urge farmers to think and choose, citing local roads and proposed levy. James S. Allen seeks Presidian Judge seat. Alles serving Western District judge. W Verdner Carson takes a new job in Watertown, moving from Hannibal area, March first.
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Missouri
Hannibal
Philadelphia
Warren
Warren Township
Monroe City
Questio
Monroe County
Monroe
Indian Creek
Jawana
Salt River
Thomas Elgen
J.T. Umstattd
Tewell Bros
Sity
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Walter H. Moss
B. O. Wood
Wood & Umstattd
Charles Maurel
Louisville
Western Union Telegraph Co
Jeffersonville
Nashville
Rafe
Rafe Leake
Mr. Buck
Rose Chaham
Kendrick
Holy Rosary
D. F. Sullivan
Holy Rosary Cemetery
Alex
Alex Grady
Frank W. McAllister
Town and Country
M. A. Hornback
Col. W. T. Youell
Chas. A. Mitchell
Zack Young
Quincy Drug Store
L. Ollie Wilson
Bryan
Cincinnati
Manning Walker
George W. Engle
South Missouri
Indian Creek Township
H. J. Clapper
James S. Allean
Mr. Alles
W. Verdner Carson
Waterlan
Pouowa
Mr. Carson
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