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Newspaper

Monroe City Democrat

Location

Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1916

Page

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Alumni Banquet Fetes Holy Rosary School Alumni

The Holy Rosary School Alumni Association held its second Annual Reception and Banquet at Woodman Hall on June 6 to honor graduates. Sixty-one guests enjoyed tables with flowers and a menu by the Altar Society. Speakers included Father Ryan and local residents. the evening closed with Auld Lang Syne and greetings from attendees from Louisiana and Hannibal.

Holy Rosary School Woodman Hall Ladies of the Holy Rosary Altar Society Bessie Montgomery Father Ryan Mr. Malley W. Fuhy Ed Spalding Alexis Hays Alexis Montgomery J. B. Hagan Frank Losnon Leo Boarman Dick Asbury Paul Robey Andrew Grimm Louisiana Alice and Norbert Hays Hannibal Greg Buckman Earl Kendrick Elmer

Pretty Parties Honor Mrs Ely With Twin Gatherings

Mrs Arthur Ely hosted two charming social afternoons in her Proctor Home rooms for sisters Mrs P A Thomas of Palmyra Bernice Thompson of Macon and aunt Mrs Belle Thomas of Palmyra Invitations went to about forty for Euchre on Monday with Imogene Thomas guiding guests to the punch table and floral decor while Tuesday featured a fancy work social with a salad course and ice Both events were praised as delightful expressions of hospitality and friendship.

Arthur Ely P. A. Thomas Palmyra Bernice Thompson Macon Belle Thomas Euchre Mrs Ely Proctor Imogene Thomas

Republican ticket formed with Hughes and Fairbanks

The text recalls the Chicago meeting where Charles E. Hughes was drafted for president and Fairbanks nominated for vice president. It claims Democrats have already enacted the good laws and criticizes the Progressive convention which renominated Roosevelt. It notes the Progressive group lacks leadership after their Chicago rally.

Chicago Supreme Court Charles E. Hughes Fairbanks Roosevelt

Making Good John Hornback Heads West for Law Chautauqua Tour

Making Good John Hornback of Columbia has earned his AB degree and will remain two years more in law studies. He departed Sunday for Kansas City, base for the White & Myer Chautauqua System, to travel this summer starting in Kentucky with a circuit through Illinois, Tennessee, and Missouri. He is the son of Mr and Mrs M A Hornbeck of this city and they may well be proud.

John Hornback Columbia Kansas City White & Myer Chautauqua Kentucky Illinois Tennesee Missouri M. A. Hornbeck

Local Bits and Visits Highlight Weekend News

Miss Opal Vaughn visited Hannibal on Saturday. Mrs. Etta Kemper of Cameron toured with Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Thiehoff. Mrs. Chas Dempsey and son shared time with the Carrico family in Shelbyville. J. Matt Grigsby seeks re election as Easter District judge. Rev. Wm Laughlin and wife of Marshfield are visiting friends.

Etta Kemper Cameron S. B. Thiehoff Chas Dempsey Little Son Shelbyville John R. Carrico J.matt Grigsby Easter Munroe County Grigsby WM. Laughlin Marshfield Warren Toey Trenton Mr. Laughlin Grace Baptist Church

Bevier Falls In Away Game At Proctor Park

Bevier Base Ball team lost 3 to 2 at Proctor Park Sunday after leading till the ninth. Monroe defeated Bevier 3 to 2 as three errors marked a rare strong defensive exhibition. Gordon and Buchanan pitched for Bevier with Christian and Davenport for Monroe. Bevier had won all prior games in the Mo Central Association and plan another trip to Bevier next Sunday amid expected fan turnout.

Bevier Proctor's Park Central Assciulot Gordon Buchanan Christian Davenport Monroe

Surprise Camden Couple Wed In Quiet Methodist Ceremony

Misa Irene Lyell and C. B. Rumpf of CamdenArk quietly wed Tuesday June 10 at the Methodist church. Rev C I Hoy performed the ceremony after a wedding march by Tommye Ely. The couple left for St Louis after a palmyra stop, with a license secured and intimate friends notified. The bride is the elder Lyell daughter of Camden and a Monroe High School graduate. The groom runs a furniture and undertaking business in Camden. The Democrat offers best wishes.

Misa Irene Lyell C. B. Rumpf Camden, Ark Methodist Tommye Ely Rev.c. I. Hoy Palmyra St. Louis Rumpf J.S. Lyell Monroe High School Camden

Epworth League Social Hits Rain Dampened Attendance

The Epworth League social Thursday evening drew fewer attendees due to heavy rain. A splendid program was rendered and a pleasant evening was enjoyed by those present.

Epworth League

Card of Thanks From Watson Family for Support

Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends for faithfulness during the illness and death of a wife and mother. The bereaved husband JC Watson and children acknowledge sympathy and floral offerings, promising to remember the kindness.

JC. Watson

Social at South Park to raise funds for waterworks

Attend the social at South Park on Thursday evening June 22 to support public works. The event aims to defray costs of installing waterworks and sewerage in the park. Local women invite cooperation and promise entertainment. thanks in advance.

South Park

Eugene Madden Injured In Saw Mill Accident

Eugene Madden, longtime resident near the Madden school six miles southeast of town, suffered a severe hand injury when it was caught between a saw mill belt and wheel. Doctors Turter and Southern grafted the hand. the wrist remains swollen, but recovering as well as expected.

Eugene Madden Turter Southern Madden

Summer undergarments and hats on sale at area stores

A line of summer underwear is advertised at Hanly & Green's while Mrs. Lillie Buckman and Mrs. Emery of Ely visit Monroe. The notice notes trimmed hats at half price and a Monroe visitor stopping by on Thursday.

Lillie Buckian Hanly & Green's

Union Park Services To Feature Rev Chase King

The Ministers Alliance will hold a Sunday evening union service in North Park at 6 pm next week with special music by St Jude's Episcopal Church. Rev Chase King of Louisiana speaks on country church issues. attendance encouraged to boost community impact and hymn singing. Regular services follow at 11 am and 7:30 pm with Sunday School at 9:45 am and a 6:30 pm Christian Endeavor.

Louisiana Mr. King St Jude's Episcopal Church Monroe H L. Hoover Schour Christian Endeavor Chase Rint Laureiana Bro King First Church Monroe City Sam P. Gott

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Hughes and Fairbanks Dierks & Hays Panama Haoly & Green's Miss Opal Vaughn Bess VanMarter Mrs. JW. Lowe Minuis Bickers Mt. Sterling C. C. Webb Mrs Webb Quincy H. A. Dirigo Edith Coffeyville Kansas J. Bradley Balzer Nell Madden Port Arthur Texas Wm. Hamilton Epworth League Social South Park Social
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