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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
7
William R. Painter emerges as a Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor. The announcement praises his ability, fairness, honesty, and potential to serve as an excellent official, noting broad public approval.
Thomas Bayoum, Morday Leo Bell, Mrs. Node Green, Dr. A W Miles and others spent Saturday in Quincy visiting and conducting business. Vint C Spalding received two hound pups from Lexington. Harl Reid and J Porter Patton with family visited Warren area. Miss Lena Winch hurried to Hannibal Friday due to her brother Ben’s illness aboard the Short Line.
Mrs Agnes Woodruff from La Junta Colorado and Miss Anna Longwell from Woodland arrived Thursday to visit relatives in the area, extending a friendly northern hemisphere social visit.
Randolph County sheriff Huston has been appointed door keeper at the Democratic convention in Denver. He is a nephew of P. W Huston of this city.
Orson Swett Marden argues honesty is indispensable and substitutes deceive and hollow a person's character. He cites Lincoln’s refusal to lie to emphasize integrity as crucial for true power and self respect. Young men underestimate character as capital, prioritizing cleverness and influence over honesty and integrity.
The Milano Standard advocates choosing a government note, backed by eighty million people, over a promise to pay tied to Harris Mac junk worth fifty cents on the dollar. It urges readers to obtain a copy of the Aldrich currency bill and read it.
Glyde Thomas rode to the city on Wednesday evening when his horse slipped near the Holy Rosary church. The animal took a header rolled over and knocked Clyde down. He suffered a badly skinned right hand and a bruised right knee.
Dr Al Able of Shelbyville visits Monroe relatives, continuing family connections during a brief stay that highlights regional ties and kinship.
The Fulton Telegraph argues Hadley must contrast his record as attorney general with Crow. It claims Crow spent about one dollar where Hadley spent ten and Crow added 100000 to the state treasury while Hadley spent none. It says Crow did the work he was elected for, while Hadley’s team traveled country with large expenses.
Hon John O Long of Potosi Missouri, a Democratic State Auditor candidate, spent part of the week in the county. A former county clerk for three terms, he is described as courteous and businesslike, with appeal in a Republican stronghold. Also notes Mrs Joseph Smith of Ely visiting Monroe friends, Ralph Graham showing a 20 horsepower auto, Carl Jaeger and wife with Master Mos in Perry, and Vincent Heubsch visiting Bunnewell relatives.
Marion Nolen of Paris is described as having fallen out of political activity, with remarks noting he has been inactive while overseeing his political network and influence. The snippet implies a period of reduced public involvement.
Isaac McIntire traveled to Bluff City Iowa on Monday to see his daughter Mrs John Demaree. J W Slayback and wife from St Louis have been visiting their grandfather Judge W B Drescher.
Senator F Ww McAllister of Paris spent part of the week in the area attending to political interests and meeting local supporters and officials.
Dr. A. Montgomery traveled to Quincy on Monday to see Rev. Fr. J. Cunningham who is recovering from an appendectomy at Blessing Hospital.
Miss Una Farrell Miss Margie Calison and Elgin Kemper of Clarence were guests of their friend Miss Ruby Hord on Friday afternoon.
Fifty or so sailors from Sunny Italy arrived in the city Friday to take the place of the Bulgarians who were discharged by Burlington authorities.
Mrs A A Melson and sister Miss Anna Jordon entertained about sixty young and newlywed guests at the Jordon home near the city on Thursday evening. Cards were played from start to finish, but the highlight was the refreshments served.
A letter or editorial fragment criticizes Harmony and Morality as small ideas. It urges free speech in politics and condemns vilification while warning against opposing a candidate named Stone at primaries. The piece warns of consequences if dissent is suppressed.
Hon. J. Will Bays, aspirant for state senate, spent a portion of the week in Randolph County and was in the city Sunday on his way home.
Mrs C B Robertshaw and her daughter Mrs Ethel Walch traveled to Shelbina Sunday to visit their daughter and sister Mrs Victor Reid.
H. O. Davis, his wife and their young son Harold from Lamar Colorado traveled through the city on Monday while on their way to Stoutsville for a visit.
The St. Louis Times notes Mr. Cowherd faces reduced trouble as Mr. Balls opposes the State University. It argues skeptical counties may swing to Cowherd on this issue alone, signaling a potential shift in support across Missouri. Judge Charles C. Bland, from St. Louis, attended Friday and seeks re‑election for the St. Louis Court of Appeals, with broad support across the state.
Sunday’s Hannibal Primaries faced Sodality in a high scoring game that remained tied at eight runs apiece through six innings before concluding 8 to 8. Both teams traveled from Hannibal and carried themselves in a gentlemanly manner during the contest.
The board of election commissioners rules that a candidate who has properly declared cannot withdraw from a contest or drop out for any reason. This makes forming alliances nearly impossible and signals a hard line on electoral maneuvering. Mesdames J. L. Owen and H. C. Null were in Bluff City with friends on Monday.
Homer Hickman of Hunne well was a business visitor for the city Friday. BE. J. Bross and wife were with friends in the City of Flowers Monday.
Miss Lewis N Harris departed Friday for Macon to spend several days with her mother. Also, H Faqua traveled to New London on Monday to see his grandfather Samuel Watson. A note mentions Dr Hornback an oculist and aurist based in Hannibal Missouri and abbreviates tf.
Come to Monroe City to trade, Thomas Dawson transacted business at Palmyra Monday. Mrs. Vesper Buell was with friends at Bly the first of the week. Thomas P. Forsythe has been a business visitor in Kirksville. W. D. Barnes, wife and Miss Maurine went to Shelbina Saturday to visit friends. Miss Mae Batton of Macon arrived Monday to visit her friend, Elizabeth Geerze. Miss Ethel Young of Palmyra has been the pleasing guest of her aunt, Mrs. C. A. Lawson. P. Corley Mudd came in from Louisiana Sunday to visit his parents, James Mudd and wife. Joseph Walton and wife of Hannibal have been visiting their kinspeople near this city. J. N. Sparling, wife and babe of Kirksville, have been visiting their people, J. Frank Smith and wife. Mrs. George T. Fisher has gone to Kansas to join her husband and will be there for several months.
May Gill of Perry has been with Monroe friends looking after political interests in the Little Kingdom, signaling regional advocacy and alignment with Monroe-backed initiatives.
C W Settle and wife with Miss Mildred arrive in Eureka to visit Jobe B Settle and wife. Miss Myrtle Cupp, formerly at Hereford school, has returned to her home near New London.
S P Griffith and Mrs Josephine Griffith traveled to Hannibal Friday afternoon to attend the funeral of their kinsman C H McWilliams.
The Mokane Herald Post under R Earle Hodges enters its fifteenth year of publication. The paper is acclaimed as one of Missouri’s best and a credit to Mr Hodges.
W A Patterson and his force moved to Paris on Monday to begin work on the residence of W T Ragland. Senator Frank W McAllister announces re-election for State Senator representing Marion Monroe Ralls and Randolph counties. He boasts a record of justice for all, no special favors, and argues his legal experience will aid the revising session.
Monroe Steam Laundry announces it will discontinue family washing due to inability to retain staff. Customers are advised to plan alternative laundering options and expect changes to hours or services as the business adjusts.
Joe stands at Streaa's barber shop ready to shine his shoes properly. Local business notes show Streaa's Barbershop offering shoe care alongside grooming services.
Notice urging advertisers to submit copy early for best service and display position, warning that late submissions on Tuesday or Wednesday hinder quality placement.
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