Items From Farmers and Local Notes 1906
A survey of farm offerings and activities including posts and cord wood for sale, seeds, and livestock listings from F D Proctor A H Green J R B Kidd and J L Owen. Market movements report cattle exchanges buys by A J Frazier D D Melson and others along with road improvements and harvest notes from Vint C Spalding James Spalding and local residents August 1906.
Churches and local farm trades in Hannibal scene
Lists of church members and local buyers headlined by farm sales and livestock exchanges. Mentions Rev. Dempsey and J Mahan visiting, parish and sodality notices, mass times shifting to 9 am, and a Baptist women’s society anniversary gathering with Italian Americans as program focus. Includes farm shipments, wind mill work, and livestock movements with multiple named individuals and firms.
The Faithful Wife by Oliver Wendell Holmes
A reflective verse fragment about a grand tall ship guided by a hidden steam tug. It contrasts static majesty with the loyal, tireless support of a faithful little wife who keeps the powerful genius afloat through wind and tide.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes
New Duds for Negro Ball Team Unveiled
The negro ball team unveils new suits and caps in bold blue, aiming to look like game contenders. The arrival elevates team morale as players prepare for upcoming games.
Masonville Man Buys 35 Dollar Harness Set
Mark Hoblet of Masonville Illinois buys a $35 harness set from Borden and Hagan after finding the good deal while having spent years in Missouri. The purchase reflects his knack for spotting value in neighboring state markets.
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Mark Hoblet
Masonville
Ill
Missouri
Borden & Hagan
Monroe County urged to sell poor farm and build infirmary
Judge James T Umstattd questions keeping a 160 acre poor farm for 30 paupers at 145 weekly per person. He proposes selling the farm for 7000 to 8000 and constructing an infirmary, costing less than current outlays, to care for the insane and poor locally, saving funds and transport costs.
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Monroe County
James T. Umstattd
Shelby
Macon
Umstattd
C. L Ennis
Shelby County
Century Club Picnic at Rock House Pleases Crowd
The Century Club held an evening picnic and supper by moonlight at the Rock House on Tuesday. Eighteen people rode the excursion wagon while thirty-two arrived in private conveyances. Many children enjoyed the green and ate their meals with great appetite.
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Century Club
Rock House
Four Bucklin youths killed in train stunt near Bucklin
Four Bucklin young men rode a freight to New Cambria and back for fun. On returning to Bucklin three jumped from the speeding train while one hit the car ladder and died. The other two escaped unharmed.
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Bucklin
New Cambria
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F. D. Proctor
A. H. Green
Poland
China
J RB Kidd
Jao L Owen
Beeves
R Gupton
CA Cearfoss
Mr Hipton
A J Frazier
D Melson
Manley Gore
Frank Finley
Bluff City
Wilson Bros
Monroe City
S J Mellon
Vint C Spalding
James Spalding
Walter Moss
R A Wimsatt
Pearl O'Daniel
W Finnigan
J B Engle
Bud Crawford
Dawson
Kendrick
Isaac N Melson
F Boden
Mat Tulley
A G Dooley
Tom Greening
Hannibal
Rube Douglas
Richard Redman
Rensselaer
Barger and McClintic
T F Longacre
Gupton
C M
R A Jackson
T Christian
J T Vanmarter
J P Vanmoy
V C Spalding
O M Vanlandingham
Hf Griffith
Gee See
Mr Wisehart
F D Proctor
Jaok Sullivan
J D Brandmeyer
F J Garnett
W H Moss
H A Melvitic
B Turpio
Frs. Dempsey
J. M. Mahan
St. Louis
T. Mullen
Levi Marshall
Christian Church
City
H. R. Trickett
Richard E Redman
A Zeiger
Canton
McClintic
Donley
Col J R B Kidd
J B McClintic
J L Owen
J H Williamson
Mr Greenwell
W G Barger
Meeks
Manning Elliott
J M McClelland
J B Rodes
I Crooks
BE Morthland
D W Tompkins
J E Elzae
Joe Wilson
Ers Mabel Wilson
H Clough
J E Batty
Bob Corder
Ira Crooks
R Payne
John Bell
Sullivan and
Christian
J Foster
N Drescher
L M Reaman
Iacuiscae
Fiat
Eamescin
Aemcananenaon
Cieccaen
Dawson and
Selby Poultry Co
L. W. Read
Stone School House
Martin Luther Bibb
Central Baptist
St. Stephens
P.S. Cooney
St Stephens
Indian Creek
Presbyterian
Holy Rosary
St. Joseph Sodality and Altar Society
Knights of Columbus
John Cunningham
First Baptist
G. A. Lebnhoff
Christian Endeavor
W.ms
Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
W. A. Barton
Sary
Jupp's Church
H. G. Limric
Macan