Sunday activity and community notes in Cooperville area
A compact survey of local happenings includes Rev. Sullivan reading mass at Brush Creek, crowds at Spalding Springs, and residents like McClintic Wilsons and Allie Wilson spending on binders from Monroe City merchants. Wheat and corn crops are reported good, bridge complaints near Gentry school loom, and travel news from Chicago to Center. A flood loss letter from Kansas City, residents visiting relatives, and various family gatherings fill the week. A snake story near Cooperville adds a roadside legend, while haying and rock work continue nearby.
Snake at Sharpsbug quarry alarms workers
Will Sandifer reports Nelse White and Matt Washington faced a long snake at Sharpsbug rock quarry. The reptile, described as large as a horse and as big around as dinner buckets, chased them from the site. They fled, escaping as the snake allegedly moved slower than a ship.
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Will Sandifer
Nelse White
Matt Washington
Sharpsbug Rock
Monuments For Departed Friends From Thomas And Shearman
Before buying a grave monument, consult Thomas and Shearman. They will set a fair price and you will be pleased with their work.
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Thomas & Shearman
Quincy Herald Reaches Tenth Milestone As Afternoon Paper
The Quincy Herald marks its tenth milestone as an afternoon paper, noting its 1835 origin as a weekly and its evolution to a morning daily about fifty four years ago under the Democratic banner masterfully steered by Tony.
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Quincy Herald
Tony May
J M Carrico guests and local notes from Monroe City
J M Carrico and family from Ponca Oklahoma visit relatives in Monroe City. Buckman siblings from near Lakenan attend with Steve Seward family. Local notices include ice cream at Corleys, incubator purchase by Maggie O Daniel, and Peter Smith farm sale near Hunnewell at 830 per acre. Ball planned in Monroe City. rain affects plans. Various visits, church painting, and social events reported.
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Bettie
Maud
Olive Buckman
Joseph Buckman
Lakenan
Steve Seward
J. B. Corley
Maggie O'Daniel
T. J. Yates
Peter Smith
Hunnewell
Botterffelf
Monroe City
Qarrico
Miss Sallie Rouse Heads to Quincy for Summer
Miss Sallie Rouse departed Monday afternoon for Quincy to spend the summer. The P B O s will meet with Miss Ella Gentry Saturday afternoon.
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Ella Gentry
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Chicago
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