Mrs Cox Honored by Class No 10 at Picnic
Members of Class No 10 of the Methodist Sunday School held a Monday evening picnic at Miss Stella Lawson�s home in honor of Mrs J W Cox who has taught the class 15 years. About thirty guests attended including out of town visitors. Mrs Cox plans to move to Shelbina Wednesday and the group hopes she will visit often.
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Methodist Sunday School
Stella Lawson
J. W. Cox
Cox
Shelbina
Mra Estes Johnson
Tent Show Plays At Wright Theater Company This Week
The Wright Theater Company presents a waterproof tent on the lot between J. J. Brown's office and the Monroe City Garage seating several hundred. A good crowd has attended with pleased reactions. Peg O My Heart was enjoyed Tuesday night and a full program change is promised each evening. The Base Ball Club sponsors the company to raise funds for the season with a ten cent admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Theater Company
J. J. Brown
Monroe City
Base Ball Club
Sunday School Base Ball Schedule Summary
Schedule of Sunday School League games as compiled by George Grinm of Hannibal. Readable text notes results and upcoming matchups with the season's standings and dates.
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George Grinm
Hannibal
Musical Recital by Miss Edna Nolen Pupils at Proctor Jewelry
The Thursday evening program at Proctor Jewelry featured Miss Edna Nolen and her loge class. The room decorated with roses and ferns welcomed a well trained display of talent. Victrola selections accompanied a recital praised for building pupil confidence and public performance experience.
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Edna Nolen
Proctor Jewelry Store
Miss Nolen
Miss Elizabeth Knecht and Edgar Wilkes Wed in Rensselaer
Knecht and Wilkes, both of Chicago, married Wednesday at J. A. B McElroy home in Rensselaer. Rev B S Ely officiated. Attendants were Geraldine McElroy and J A Fuqua. The bride, long associated with the McElroy household, is a seminary student in Chicago and leads religious work at Christopher settlement house. Dr and Mrs K Megown of this city attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Knecht
Edgar Wilkes
Chicago
J. A.B McElroy
Rensselaer
B. S. Ely
Hannibal
Geraldine McElroy
J. A. Fuqua
Christopher Settlement House
K. Megown
Rural Graduation Honors at New London Church
Rural graduation exercises for Ralls County were held at the Christian church in New London. About 50 pupils completed eighth grade work and earned high school placement. Loren Adkinson topped the marks and chose Perry High School. Ethel Owen placed second, selecting New London High School. A Spencer boy won third.
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Ralls County
Christian Church
New London
Northcatt
Perry
New Londo
Business College
Chillicothe
Loren Adkinson
Owen Adkinson
Perry High School
Ethel Owen
John Owen
Near Shel
New
London High School
Spencer
Butts County
Local Social and Civic Notes From Monroe County
Mrs Noel Barr and Miss Fay Delaney spent the day in Hannial Thursday. Mrs Agnes Reed and Miss Amanda Jarboe visited relatives in Lakenan Suidey. Jus Settles wife and son Bobbie of Sedalia are guests of Mr and Mrs E W Schneer on their way home from Detroit. Emily Coblank, former Dominican Sisters housekeeper, leaves for St Louis to train as a nurse. A G Dooley announces candidacy for Judge of the Eastern District of Monroe County. supporters praise his qualifications.
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Noel Barr
Fay Delaney
Hannial
Agnes Reed
Amanda Jarboe
Lakenan Suidey
Bobbie
Sedalia
E. W. Schneer
Detroit
I Niggara
Emily Coblank
Munday
St. Louis
St. John's Hospital
A.G. Dooley
Las Ua
Monroe County
Douley
Williams Democratic Candidate for Supreme Court Judge
Fred L Williams of Joplin seeks the Division Two Supreme Court judgeship in Missouri. A former Supreme Court Commissioner appointed January 1 1913 he served two years and was reappointed by seven judges. Proponents praise his concise opinions and standout service while opponents urge broader recognition.
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Supreme Court
Fred L Williams
Joplin
Supreme Court of Missouri
Henry W. Bol
Bar of
Missouri
Williams
Cassville
Proctor Hosts Two Pretty Bridge and Euchre Parties
Mrs J V Proctor entertained Tuesday in honor of Miss Clara Frazier of Withers Mill Mo Two morning bridge sessions began before eleven thirty with five tables and a salad course The afternoon gathering featured twenty four ladies playing six hand euchre followed by luncheon and departures as showers rolled in Dorothy Perkins roses decorated the home for the social events.
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J. V. Proctor
Clara Frazier
Withers Mill
Dorothy Perkins
MK & T Officers Visit Monroe for Local Tour
MK and T officers led by Chief Traffic Officer C. Daile and General Manager W. E. Williams arrived Wednesday night in Monroe to extend acquaintance with railway patrons and learn local conditions. Commercial Club representatives will greet them and tour the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Daile
W. W. Miller
W. E. Williams
St. George
R W Hockady
Ale Boughner
Monroe
Commercial Club
More Than Half Done WW Wilson Paving in Hannibal
WW Wilson, paving on Church Street in Hannibal, spent Sunday with family here. His face shows little burn from tar. He is progressing well with the project, having completed seven blocks and trading three more for paving. At this rate, twelve blocks will soon be finished.
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Wilson
Hannibal
Church Street
Entertains Miss Patterson Guests at Home Evening
Mrs Patterson entertained Miss Dorothy Patterson delightfully at her home Tuesday evening with ten couples present. Guests included Miss Mildred Settles of Topeka Kansas Miss Pearl Nolen of Hannibal and Miss Rebecca Vaughn of Paris. Conversation music and games followed while brick ice cream and cake were served. The Patterson home is noted for hospitality.
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Dorothy Patterson
Tneoger
Mildred Settles
Topeka
Kansas
Pearl Nolen
Hannibal
Rebecca Vaughn
Paris
Patterson
Paving Evin Smith Finishes Main Street Work
Paving contractor Evin Smith completed paving on Main Street with the tar and other sections to be laid at the rear. Work began on Winter Street Monday morning and progress is satisfactory despite poor weather. Smith understands his trade and with favorable weather another paved street tree will be added soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evin Smith
Main Street
Tarvin
Winter Street
Mr Smith
Suti
Garver and Son Offer Clothes Makeover Ad Tone
Garver and Son promote clothing restoration while Hunly and Green showcase superior overall quality. Mr. Thornton Maddox sold a four month old hog weighing 275 pounds to J Yates on Saturday. Claude Thomas and wife visited J J Thomas and wife. The former had tonsils removed and is recovering slowly. Mrs. Clarence Byland of Rialto California arrived for a visit with Mr and Mrs W. Rowse, accompanied by daughter-in-law Mrs Ray Byland and baby. they left Tuesday for San Bernardino.
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Thornton Maddox
J Yates
Clarence Byland
Rialto Calif
W. Rowse
Ray Byland
Baby
Tueday
San Bernardino
California
Horse Death Strikes Edward Longmire Family
Tuesday morning Edward Longmire rode toward a field when his horse fell dead. The animal, a longtime family bogey horse, was believed sound before the fall and will be greatly missed by the household.
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Edward Longmire
Postponed Social For South Park Ladies
The social planned by the ladies in South Park tonight is postponed due to cold wet weather. They expect to hold it when the weather settles, in July for August.
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South Park
McClintic Seeks Re election In Thirteenth District
Chronicle reports Senator McClintic of Monroe county seeks reelection to the Missouri Senate representing Randolph Monroe Ralls and Marion counties. The article praises his prior term as fearless and influential, urging constituents to support his candidacy and promising to meet voters before the election.
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Chronicle
Hong Ros McClintic
Monroe
Randolph
Ralls
Marion
McClintic
Senate
Senter McClintic
McClins
Monter County
Setestor McClintie
Christian Baptist Sunday School Baseball Series Opener
Christian and Baptist Sunday schools opened a baseball series here with a 6 to 7 final after a ninth inning tie and a deciding tenth. The Baptist team led 6 1 while the Christian Sunday School took the other side 7 6. The event emphasized attendance and costs, with prayerful tones and notes on future Friday games and a series schedule appearing elsewhere in the paper.
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Sumbay Schhools
Baptists Sear
Chratings
Suns
Catistians
Chriattan
Serioul Wall
Tis
Dog Tax Deadline and Bicycle Riding Ordinance Enforced
City Clerk Geo Tompkins calls immediate payment of dog tax and strict enforcement of a sidewalk bicycle riding ordinance. Monroe City issues notice dated June 21, 1916,警告 residents of penalties for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Tompkins
Elliott
Monroe City
Struck by Lightning Loot on Tuesday Morning
A cow and her calf were struck by lightning on Tuesday morning. The cow was injured while the calf remained unharmed. A man named Mach Rowse reported looting the cow during the incident.
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Lighti
Local Goods in Demand and Supply Lines Tight
Sport shirts for men and boys are in demand with Hang & Green well supplied by Garner & Son for cleaning and pressing. Orders called for and delivered. Misses Mary and Cecelia Gentues of Farmington Mo visited this city for an extended stay with friends. Sam now able to supply all demands for milk with creth butter and buttermilk. Wagen runs morning and evening. Bell phone 216. J.R.B. Kidd auctioneer and dairy man.
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Hang & Green
Garner & Son
Bell Phone
Mary
Cecelia Gentues
Farmington Mo
Sam
J.R.B. Kidd
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Cox
Knecht-Wilkes
Fred L. Williams
Supreme Bench
Charleston Enterprise Courier
Chuston
Lopli Globe
MK &T
Garver & Son
Hunly & Green
Claude Thomas
J. J. Thomas
Social
Christian-Baptist
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