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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
8
A freak foal born to a Shetland pony mare owned by Orrin Lash near Nevada la astonishes locals. The colt shows cow-like feet and natural horned features, drawing curious visitors. Lash initially considered euthanasia but neighbors urged saving the animal. Mrs Emmaline Barnes and Mrs B O Williams are noted residents visiting Monroe City.
Monday afternoon in Burlington J A H Whitecotton Democrat candidate for governor eyed a hurried talk with J L yon of the Burlington Ry as a cargo of sample cases toppled toward him on the platform nearly knocking him down. Also reported were thefts of 500 Tinley tobacco tags by W E Yowell and Sam G Demaree who plan to cash the tags for five dollars.
Attention ladies. Call and view our sewing machine line and explore options for home projects and garment making.
Mrs Herman Drescher and daughter Edith Bier of Palmyra arrived Monday to visit William Gottman and family. Father Cunningham’s condition at 2 30 yesterday was favorable yet critical and the outcome is unsure for days. Dr Pearl Able of Palmyra attended Monroe friends Tuesday. Mrs H H Cunningham and daughter Alma have been visiting relatives south of Lake Nan. Roy Meriwether was in Paris Tuesday on professional business. John McGlasson and wife 6 Louisiana arrived Saturday to visit relatives.
Readers are offered a free health package claiming to cure female health issues and improve wellbeing. The ad touts a money free offer and urges readers to respond with address details to receive the package. It targets mothers and young women with promises of treatment effectiveness and lifetime improvement.
Mrs John Whitecotton was seen in the city Tuesday while traveling from St Louis toward Sheil as she returned home. Hon Robert Creek of Sheibi ta accompanied Monroe friends yesterday on a social visit.
The piece recounts a moving eulogy delivered by W. J. Bryan, then a young member of Congress, praising eternal life and the soul. It extols immortality and the hope of the spirit, concluding with praise for the speaker and a note on James P. Boyd announcing his candidacy to represent Monroe County.
John Jackson, visiting from north of the city, was carried by Julius Jackson and Evan Smith to a mineral well tank after being accused of troublemaking. They held him upside down in the tank up to his ears while another youth was spared after pleading. An ice cream and cake festival hosted by Sharpsburg Ladies Aid and Young People runs June 18 from 6 to 10 p.m. in Sharpsburg.
Harold Stillwell of Hannibal was in the city Saturday on his way home after attending school at the State University. He had been at tending school and was driving home.
Aldo Losson of Macon is with the homefolks, while Matt Losson and his wife are also visiting nearby relatives for a brief stay.
James Robinson traveled with Perry friends Sunday while his wife and Master J. H. stayed with Clarence relatives.
Percy Lasley arrived Sunday from Columbus Ohio to visit his brother Charles Lasley and spend time together in the city.
J Frank Smith conducted a professional visitation in Ely on a schedule that included Mon as a day in the circuit. Local officials and business leaders welcomed the speaker to discuss industry trends and regional outreach.
Arrivals of new shirts waists to be placed on sale Monday morning June 15. The shipment is large and up to date and prices will surprise discerning buyers. Early purchase is encouraged. Our dress goods department is complete and regularly replenished with new items. We aim to have the right goods at the right time.
In Tuesday’s Republic Reed and Cowverd and Clark and Ball dance while Wallace, Staple, Evans and Whitecotton sit in line. Harry McNutt returns from Rolla School of Mines for vacation. Everett Jackson trades property on Fourth Street for Oscar Hawtins property near First and Davis. Miss Mike Sweeney visits Palmyra and Kirksville for a summer course. Mrs EB Byrd returns from visiting parents near Monroe City with grandparents Mr and Mrs Newton Adams. Sheibina Democrat.
Miss Belle Johnson will leave Monday for Moberly to attend the State Photographers Convention despite rain. John Jaynes returned Saturday from the Gem City Business College as a full fledged graduate. Miss Nan Buckman went to Alamiba Tuesday afternoon to Col. J R. B. Kidd spent part of the week in St. Louis.
Miss Myrtle Baker of Shelbyville visits her aunt Mrs Mary B E Noland. Mrs Frank Farris of Galesburg Ill visits friends Frank Abbott and Daisy Freyer of Windsor. Monroe residents visited. The Republican National Convention meets in Chicago next Tuesday.
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