Democratic ticket announced for 1908 primary
The Democrat announces Democratic candidates subject to the August 4 1908 general primary. Names include State Senator Frank W. McAllister Representative J P Boyd Sheriff T J Wooden George R Jackson A L Alexander F M Nolen A D Buford Assessor Jeff T Noel J Curt Hill Judge Eastern District Jack W Davis James T Umstattd Treasurer A G Shortridge W M Meet er Surveyor M W Caldwell Prosecuting Attorney E T Fuller J J Browning A T Stuart Public Administrator P G Marr.
W. S. Cowherd Backed for Missouri Governor Nomination
Across Missouri supporters rally for W. S. Cowherd as a rugged, honest, and loyal candidate to head the state government. Democrats urge party members to elect township committeemen at the August primary and to choose leaders who will advance the party’s interests. The newly elected committee will convene the Friday after the primary to elect a chairman, secretary, and treasurer.
Cowherd a Target in GOP Fear as Papers Push Ball Nomination
The remark suggests Republican opponents fear Cowherd and that newspapers urge Democrats to nominate Ball, reflecting intra party maneuvers and media influence in a political contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowherd
Ball
Cowherd Named Missouri's Next Governor
W.8 Cowherd is selected as Missouri's forthcoming governor. The appointment signals a transition in state leadership with Cowherd slated to assume office in the near future.
Leader urges unity in Democratic primary support
A Fayette Democrat Leader urges voters to back Democratic nominees in the August 4 primary, stressing loyalty to the party and country. He criticizes GOP policy toward farmers, praises Bill Cowherd as a strong Democratic candidate, and calls for labor institutions to seek admission to Missouri towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe-Democrat
The
Kansas City Star
Bill
Cowherd for Missouri Governor Share in Bandwagon
A political appeal praises Cowherd as Missouri’s gifted honest son and urges voters to elect him governor. It argues the tariff protects workers while trusts cut wages and calls for support of Cowherd’s policies and campaign, noting Missouri’s pride in D. R. Francis.
Sodality Edges Greenwood in Close Season Opener
The Sodality team lost its first game 6 to 5 against a Greenwood squad boosted by four players from Shelbina. Despite the defeat, facing Shelbina’s players showed the real competition and was not a humiliation.
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Sodality
Greenwood
Shelbina
Economy Store Post Card Purchase Halted
A brief notice reports shoppers at the Economy Store were directed to purchase postcards, with no further details on location or outcomes.
William C Lindsay of Campbell County dies at St Joe Sanitarium
William C Lindsay born May 10 1824 in Campbell County Kentucky died July 5 1908 at the Sanitarium in St. Joseph Missouri after feebleness from old age. He leaves a widow Annie Glass, with two deceased children and moved from New London to Monroe City in 1900. A Christian Church member, he served as a faithful worker at New London and his memory is honored by J M Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Lindsay
Campbell Co. Ky
St. Joe
Bro Lindsay
Annie Glass
Lindsay
New London
Ralls County
Monroe City
Christian Church
Beware bad eggs and incuba tors threaten safety
A warning to egg buyers to inspect staple hen fruit for rot and incubator eggs as hot weather grows, with expected tougher enforcement and inspector work to curb selling bad eggs. A Washington City man is declared insane, convinced he must locate Roosevelt's private graveyard for buried trusts in a sensational local note.
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Missouri
Ral
Washington City
Roosevelt
Lexington News
Monroe County Medical Society Meeting in Paris
Dr. W. B. A. McNutt attended the Monroe County Medical Society meeting in Paris on Tuesday. McNutt then left for Bowen Illinois to spend two weeks with friends. The item also notes various local social visits and addresses including Miss Belle Johnson and Miss Lillian and Ethel, plus Mr. Eugene Ely and his children visiting St. Louis relatives for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. A. McNutt
Monroe County Medical Society
Paris
Lillian
Ethel . McNutt
Bowen
Mr. Eugene Ely
St. Louis
Mr. Ely
D. A. Ely
Creamery Report Under Hatton Marks March 10 1908
Report details June purchases and milk payments by Creamery officers and members. Several names and amounts listed show substantial weekly cream shipments ranging from 300 to 1,000 gallons, highlighting the dairy institution's farmer backed nature and need for continued support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Jett
T. E. Willard
W. R. P. Jackson
E. Longmire
R. E Redman
Charles L. Elzea
J. E. Christian
W. A. Barton
J. L. Green
C. A. Jordan
Mrs. Thackery
R. Pierce
New Things at Local Homes Still Add Charm
J M Proctor Sr lays 400 feet granitoid walk around his Cleveland street home. George T Ridings installs 225 feet granitoid path on Second street. Thomas J Sharp adds 105 feet of granitoid walk. City builds a 100 barrel cement tank at Main street well. Tanks made in Hannibal, guaranteed to withstand everything but earthquake. T J Pollard builds several outhouses. Mack Thompson re-roofs his home. Fred Smith re-roofs his home. George Sidner reseals with new roof to keep out sun and rain. J C Spalding adds veranda to his house. Fred Hawkins builds a granary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Proctor, Sr
Cleveland Street
George T. Ridings
Second Street
Thomas J. Sharp
Hannibal
Fred Smith
George Sidner
J. C. Spalding
Fred Hawkins
A Glorious Fourth Celebration at Mr and Mrs Smiths
Mr and Mrs James Smith entertained a crowd of young girls at their pleasant home on the Fourth. The day featured various games and refreshments in the afternoon followed by meals at twelve and six, with guests enjoying luxuries and familiar hospitality.
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James Smith
Social turnouts grace sunny afternoon gathering
Those enjoying the day included Misses Lena Spalding Nellie Jett Ruth Myrtle Hoare Hazel Alma Pierceall Babe Huebsch Blanche Frye Stella Pierceall Eva Carrico Easter Grimm and Bessie Carrico as part of a cheerful community outing on a pleasant afternoon.
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Lena Spalding
Nellie Jett Ruth
Myrtle Hoare
Hazel
Alma Pierceall
Babe Huebsch
Blanche Frye
Stella Pierceall
Eva Carrico
Easter Grimm
Bessie Carrico
S O R Club Opens Rooms Above Saunders Drug Store
A young men s club named S O R s has formed and leased rooms above Saunder s drug store. The twelve members announce the place will be run strictly on the square despite a previous unsavory reputation. The rooms will be open to any respectable person who wishes to view them Friday July 10 from 9 am to 11 30 pm. Members include H McNutt president C A McNutt vice president S Sweeney secretary C Sharp treasurer A Robertshaw sergeant at arms M Anderson H Anderson L Lane C Sullivan R Buell E B McNutt J Proctor.
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S.O. R's
Saunder
S. O. R. Club
H.mcnutt
C. A. McNutt
Sweeney
Sec
C. Sharp
Treas
A. Robertshaw
New Babes Bring News From Monongahela City
Will Buckman remarks on a gifted young woman who is both beauty and musician. She sings at all hours, and Jesse E. Sutman and his wife Bessie Wilfis Sutman welcome a pretty little girl from distant Pennsylvanian Monongahela City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Buckman
Monongahela City
Penn
Jesse E. Sutman
Bessie Wilfis Sutman
Jno Roges Noted Breeder Sells Four Young Horses
Jno J Roges, a breeder of fine horses, has sold four head of youngsters in the past year for a fraction over two thousand dollars. The article highlights his dedication to quality horse flesh and the successful sales.
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Jno
J. Roges
Suits Cut to $18 by Conway the Tailor
Miss Pauline Bailey of Frankford visited cousin Miss Edna Bailey and returned home yesterday. Mrs Belle Fitzpatrick visited friends in Ely yesterday. D R Campbell and wife set off for a two week trip visiting Hannibal and possibly St Paul Minnesota.
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Pauline Bailey
Frankford
Edna Bailey
Belle Fitzpatrick
Ely
Hannibal
St. Paul, Minn
Hunting an Apostle Faces Rejection by Key Figures
The Anti-Saloon League’s Mr. Robinson sought support from Judge Wallace and the Folk crowd. Evans and Whitecotton refused him, and Wallace, who had ignored him, also denied aid. The text reflects a dramatic fall from influence.
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Mr. Robinson
Anti-Saloon League
Judge Wallace
Evans
Whitecotton
Wallace
State Fair Catalog Receives Sedalia Dates
The Democrat holds a catalog listing the Missouri State Fair to be staged in Sedalia in October, detailing the schedule, events, and attractions planned for attendees.
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Sedalia
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Illness and Death
The Hampton family extends gratitude to friends who aided them during the illness and death of their husband and father. They assure that kindness will never be forgotten. Mrs. R. A. Hampton and Children.
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W. 4. Rouse
R. F. Hixson
Frank W. McAllister
J. P. Boyd
J. T. Wooden George R. Jackson
A. L. Alexander F. M. Nolen
A. D. Buford
Aiecesor
Jeff T. Noel J. Curt Hill
Eastern District
Jack W. Davis
James T. Umstattd
A. G. Shortridge
W. M. Meteer
M. W. Caldwell
E. T. Fuller
J. J. Browning
A. T. Stuart
Public Administrator
P. G. Marr
Grand
W.5
Senator Stone
Denver
People
Fayette
D. R. Francis
J, M. Bailey
Paul Riddle
Belle Johnson
Topsy
Desi
Mic Micki
Marion .Abbott
Balls Co, Times
James Davis
Shelbyville
Creamery
Etree
John W. White
B. J. Rubison
W. M. Redman
B. Hatton
J. L. Rives
C. Holshenstadt
T. C. Jackson
E. A. Jackson
B. F. Carrico
S. A
C. H. Saunders
F. Hardesty
Phil Arnoldy
Mrs. Pike
C. C. Lewis
F. Christian
G. W. Tooley
J. P. Solihinger
B. McFarland
A. R. Parsons
T. J. Pollard
Mack Thompson
New Babes
Conway
State Fair
R. A. Hampton
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