Local notices and social snippets from Hannibal and Monroe region
A compact roundup of daily doings with residents visiting, transacting business, and local happenings. Names include F. M. Wilson, Mrs A H Green, Judge Eby, J McLeod, Mrs Corda Lloyd, S E Shortridge, A D Painter, Mesdames Gee Fitzpatrick and Engle, Reginald and Marie Ragland, and more. Also notes on factory pay rolls, water works plans, Fourth of July committee, egg prices, and local business promotions. A new baby is reported at the Gardner Wade home. all well.
Passenger trains collide near McCook killing sixteen
A collision between two fast trains near McCook Nebraska on Sunday left sixteen dead and twenty six injured. The incident disrupted travel as rescuers worked at the scene and authorities investigated the cause. Nearby, a Peoria family celebrated the arrival of a fine young man at their home. In local commerce, Yowell Saddlery Co offered a three size horse collar. Mrs. Gertie Lowe of Hannibal was visiting friends in the city.
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James Davis
Peoria
Mrs. C. A. Noland Dies After Illness at Palmyra
Obituary notices the death of Mrs. C. A. Noland at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Gilkingon in Palmyra. She suffered long but remained cheerful, sought Mayo Clinic treatment in Rochester, Minnesota, and passed away. Sympathy extended to her husband and family as funeral arrangements are not announced. Also notes Monroe Auto Co. receiving Overland cars, Miss Alice Hays visiting, Ray Jett and Wm. Shannon in town, and local business dealings by Harry Reed.
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C. A. Noland
W. W. Gilkingon
Palmyra
Lincoln Hall of Fame sketch recounts presidency and emancipation
The piece chronicles Abraham Lincoln as the sixteenth president born in Kentucky and assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. It notes his lineage, early career, Illinois politics, debates with Stephen A Douglas, Republican nomination in 1860, March 4 1861 inauguration, Civil War leadership, and emancipation of enslaved people on January 1, 1863.
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Abraham Lincoln
United States
Fladity County
Kyw
Warelifgton
Aprilia
Dsus
John Wilkes Tooth
Issassin
Ikteer
Peut
Tandingwim Tait
Illinois
Furni Juliorer
Thomas Jefferson remembered on tombstone inscription
The tombstone carves Thomas Jefferson as author of the Declaration of Independence and the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom and Father of the University of Virginia. Born April 13, 1743, in Shadwell Virginia, he died July 4, 1826 at Monticello. He served as secretary of state, vice president, and president, and founded the Democratic Republican party. His influence expanded the Louisiana Territory and Oregon Country.
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Thomas Jefferson
University of Virgiinia
Jefferson
United States
Shadwell
Monticello
Democratic-Republican Party
Louisiana Territory
Oregon Country
Ryan Shoe Co Daily Deals at Hannibal Store
The Ryan Shoe Co offers men’s and misses’ children’s and women’s everyday shoes in fixed sale tiers from 10c to 95c and 61.25. Forty five large bins provide wide selection at 207 N Main St Hannibal Missouri, encouraging shoppers to browse.
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Ryan’s
Ryan Shoe CO
N. Main St
Hannibal
Changing Times From Farm to Modern Living
A nostalgic poem by Walt Mason contrasts old farm toil with modern inventions and comforts. The piece notes farmers now drive autos, own gas plants, bathrooms, and telephones, while the speaker recalls muddy toil and heavy feet from youth. It is followed by notices of a 65-firm campaign in New York to curb loan sharks and a Lyell and Sharp family reunion near Hunnewell with 125 attendees enjoying a large dinner.
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Cleopatra
Walt Mason
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
ER. A. Thompson
Cash Store
Axminster
F. M. Wilson
A. H. Green
Eby
Monroe
J. McLeod
Florida
J. D. Dale
Shelbyville
John Shearman
Santa Fe
Vicinity
S. E. Shortridge
A. D. Painter
Stoutsville
Mesdames Gee, Fitzpatrick and
Wm. Engle
Gardner Wade
Bebb's Jewelry Store
Reginald and
Marie Ragland
W.T. Ragland
Paris High School
Monroe Cigar Co
Commercial Club
Cynthiana
Democrat
Woodman
A. Grimm
Bert Whitten
E. L. Anderson
C. L. Carpenter
Margaret Huebsch
Alice Hoar
Bess Boarman
Annie Powers
Jas. Christian
Quincy
Ray B. Jett
Denver
Surrey
A. Jaeger's Hardware
McCook
Neb
Yowell Saddlery Co
Gertie Lowe
City
Rochester
Minn
Re. Mayo
Monroe Auto Co
Alice Hays
Ray Jett
St. Louis
Wm. Shannon
Harry Reed
New London
Perry
the Hall OF Fame
J. W. Cox and Son
Dan Sharp
Layson Tooley
N. A. Drescher
Lyell
Mr. Drescher
Monroe City
Mr. Tooley
Alex
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