Monroe Milling Co. gains two thirds stake at Rensselaer plant
Monroe Milling Co. gains a two thirds interest with James McParland taking charge of the partners’ share at the Rensselaer mill. The up-to-date machinery and local wheat supply promise high quality flour at low cost, with renewed effort and aggressive advertising expected to boost patronage and six-day operation. A bishop recalls a southern stop where a town’s women sang Nearer My God to Thee at dawn, noting a hostess’s quip about boiling eggs with verses for soft and hard.
Ten Thousand Democrats Petition for State Office
Jefferson City Mo Dan reports the largest number of domination petitions filed today for a state office with Secretary of State. John A Kaolt seeks railroad commissioner. Sixteen petitions total 10 066 names from Marion county and St Louis city plus counties Boone Lincoln Macon Montgomerie and others.
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Jefferson City
Modan
John Ao Kaolt
Davies
Liclede
Boone
Lincoln
Earl
Macon
Montgomer
Buchanan, Lawrence
Pulaski
E.c
Rindoph
Cole and
Johnson
Mons Phelps
Cooper, Barton
Harrison
Adair
Barry
Perry
Pike Audraiog
Veroon
Webster, Greene
Newto
Rxs
Pettis
Monitean
Railway Saline
Lins Ralis
Snaritun
Lefayette Shaevon
Putman
Howell
Clas Stoddard
Douglas
Carroll
Clroten
Martha Elliott Hawkins Dies in City at 91
Martha Angeline Elliott Hawkins born January 1, 1856 in Ralls County died January 27, 1948 in this city. She married William Thomas Hawkins February 23, 1879. Funeral by Rev. Fr. Mullen at Holy Rosary Church with burial at Holy Rosary cemetery. The family mourns five children and a devoted husband. Mrs. Hawkins, raised near the city, remained a lifelong Roman Catholic.
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Martha Angeline Elliott
Ralls County
Jane
William Thomas Hawkins
Mullen
Oly Rosary Church
Holy Rosary
St Louis couple marry after brief, unusual march ordeal
Mies Pearl Whitecotton and Pat Murphy of St Louis wed after a short, quirky incident described as a march on friends that led to their marriage two weeks later in St Louis.
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Mies
Pearl Whitecotton
Pat Murphy
St. Louie
Louie
Ergot Poison Found Across Allen County Crops
Iola Kansas January 23 ergot a poisonous substance in corn and weeds said to kill livestock instantly has appeared widely in Allen county this year and already killed three calves. Jim Sinster a farmer near La Harpe reports the spread. Dr Gorrell a veterinarian notes recent investigations south of La Harpe and west of Olol a finding ergot in creola weeds along ravines and small corn stalks sometimes with ergot at the tips the poison found in peat corn could kill a pumper.
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Iola
Kin
Ergol
Allen County
Jim Sinster
la Harpe
Gorrell
Westullola
Old Calendars Reused Across Years Insight
A Merian Journal note says old calendars from 1912 1840 1868 and 1896 can serve 1908 users and may be reused in 1986 1964 and beyond, illustrating how calendars repeat like history. The piece lightly comments on cyclical time and practical reuse.
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Merian Journal
Local Ball Event Reported in Ralls County Paper
Col Joe Burnett of the Ralls County Record and Ert Watson of New London attended the Tacky ball at the Court of Honor hall on Thursday night. The following day the Online paid one frasermay vial.
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Joe Burnett
Ralls County Record
Ert Watson
New London
Frasermay Vial
Truste es Sale Notice for Monroe County Real Estate
Trustee announces sale of property in Monroe County Missouri to satisfy the note on a deed of trust dated July 6 106 recorded in Book 40 page 4. The trustee will sell at the courthouse door in Monroe City to the highest bidder the described real estate or so much as needed to cover costs and accrued interest.
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Mattie Griffith
BE. T. Grifith
Lucy A. Gurditt
Recorders Office
Monroe County
Missouri
M. Landers
Wonorve City
Monroe
Reece
Tod
Donald
Monocaty
Jullie
Tosh
Sheriff Sale Notice in Monroe County Missouri
The sheriff will sell at public auction at the west front door of the court house in Paris Missouri on a regular February term. The property includes all of Lot 22 in Block 1 Bailey's Addition to Monroe City and undivided one third of other partial lots in Peirson's Addition. The sale proceeds to cash to satisfy a partition decree in the Circuit Court. Meriwether and Meriwether represent the plaintiff.
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Imade
Monroe County
Alissouri
Circuit Court
Mystic County
Court Louse
Paris
Saidounty
Corrs
Monroe
Missouri
Eaid
Mlock
Bailey
Meriwether & Meriwether
Notice of administration and claims deadline for estate
Letters of administration on the estate of George W. Clemments deceased were granted to the undersigned on December 27, 1907 by the Probate Court of Monroe County Missouri. Claimants must exhibit corrections for allowance within one year or be precluded from estate benefits. if not exhibited within two years from this publication they are forever barred. Dated January 16, 1908. R F Parsons Administrator. Also: Drvug store in southern Kansas seeks stock and fixtures about 3000. sales 500 to 600 monthly. rent reasonable. town of 600 and growing. no competition. wheat country. Inquire at this office. 218 Homer Jackson and wife of St. Louis arrived Thursday to visit his parents W R Jackson and wife. Homer and wife were raised here and have many friends who were glad to see them again.
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George W. Clemments
Probate Court
Monroe County
Missouri
R. F P. Parsons
Drvug
Kansas
Homer Jackson
St. Louis
W. R . Jackson
Homer
Miss Marie Sweeney Spends Weekend with Friends
Miss Marie Sweeney spent Saturday and Sunday with Woodland and Palmyra friends, sharing social visits and local gatherings.
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Marie Sweeney
Woodland
Palmyra Friemis
Obituary and local mischief at the Hobo Ball
Richard A. Jackson of Knox County born Warren Township died January 28 1908 after stomach illness. Survived by wife Alice B. Johnson and eight children, church member, left a comfortable estate. Funeral at Methodist Church in Friday January 31. Also notes a chaotic Hobo Ball with arrests and comic charges, including Sheriff and crowd antics, ending with a lively but costly night.
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Quintin
el Tar Sagt School
Whitcotton in Paris Checks on gubernatorial fencing aftermath
Hon James H Whitcotton of Paris visited the city Monday inspecting his gubernatorial interests. He described the situation as resembling a picket fence trampled by a herd of long horned Texans, signaling disruption and disorder in the area.
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James H Whitcotton
Paris
City
Hannibal Figure George Mefford Noted in Brief Item
George Mefford of Hannibal is mentioned in a short local item with a note about his friendship and social ties. The fragment indicates a personal connection but offers limited contextual details.
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George Mefford
Hannibal
Thomas Christian Sees Missouri Return After Hard Times
Thomas Christian of Car stairs Masada Biew reflects on a long journey from a rough period. Seull notes the pattern of retreat when circumstances worsen, with a return to Missouri highlighted as a notable step in his story.
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Thomas Christian
Carstairs
Masada Biew
Seull
Missouri
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