New Things II Builders and Walks Around Town
Owen lays a cement block foundation on Third Street between Davis and Washington with 50 feet of granitoid walk. Gillam completes 40 feet of granitoid walk outside his cottage. Herman Levy adds 80 feet of granitoid walk on Silk Stocking Row. O D Johnston plans a residence near Philadelphia. Roy McKnight builds a barn near Rensselaer. Evan Smith installs 200 feet of granitoid walk for James H Robinson and 75 feet for W L Reid. Holy Rosary Parish plans a two story parsonage near the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen
Davis and
Washington Streets
Herman Levy
Roy McKnight
Rensselaer
Evan Smith
James H. Robinson
W. L. Reid
Holy Rosary
An Errand of Mercy in a Brighton Address
A London Tribune report recalls a Brighton address on smoking evils where a young minister admits receiving one hundred cigars and smoking one before declaring he will return home to discard the rest. A Baptist minister adds that his plan is to rescue the ninety and nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
London Tribune
Senator Walcott Roast Sparks Racial Tension in South Hohoda
An account recalls Senator Walcott of Colorado delivering a stump speech in a southern Democratic stronghold. He faced hostile reception from white attendees in the pit and Black gallery, then singled out a waiter with a joke about a Cinnamon order. The piece also notes locals visiting and returning with familiar names in adjacent towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walcott
Colorado
Red Hut
South Hohoda Larere
Fred Hawkins and wife visit homefolks near Warren
Fred Hawkins and his wife spent Sunday with relatives near Warren, sharing a day of family time and hometown hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hawkins
Warren
In Memoriam Stephen Emil Lawless 1904 1906
In Memoriam for Stephen Emil Lawless son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Lawless born July 10 1904 died June 17 1906 at 10 30 am aged 23 months and 7 days The plea for comfort and memory fills the obituary with religious consolation The funeral was conducted by Rev Father Mullen pall bearers listed by name Agnes Mudd Carrie Bigley Cecia Yates Willima Shafer Lola Piear ceall Margaret Clern The piece notes a family torn by loss and a sense of eternal rest with God
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Emil
Thomas Lawless
Stephen
Little Stephen
Father Mullen
Agnes Mudd
Carrie Bigley
Cecia Yates
Willima Shafer
Lola Piearceall
Margaret Clern
Mrs Green Hosts Six Hand Euchre Night for Niece
In a pretty suburban home Mrs A H Green entertained at six hand euchre for Miss Josephine Proctor of Chicago. Eight tables filled with guests from Moberly Warrensburg Kirksville and other towns. Refreshments were enjoyed as much as the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Green
Josephine Proctor
Chicago
Misses Ferris
Moberly
Shepard
Warrensburg
Brashear
Kirksville
Van Rensselaer Academy Welcomes Visitor
Rev J E Travis of Van Rensselaer Academy Rensselaer MO called on the Democrat Thursday. He once pastor of the Presbyterian church here and reports the school successful beyond expectations last year. Send for the new catalogue to learn of its cheapness thoroughness and country location ideal for boys and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Travis
Rensselaer Academy
Presbyterian Church
van Rensselaer Academy
Rensselaer, MO
Card of Thanks and Pre Inventory Sale Notice
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends for aid and sympathy after illness and bereavement. Tom Lawless and wife. Anderson and Grayson Mercantile Co. advertises a pre inventory sale with greater reductions than ever offered. Sale runs from Saturday June 30 until Saturday July 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Lawless
Anderson& Grayson Mercantile Co
It pays to wear neat fitting clothes at Con way shop
It pays to wear neat fitting, well made clothes of good material. That is the kind Con way puts up. See him before you buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conway
Warren Picnic of MWA Camp Set for Aug 16
The South Warren Camp of the MWA schedules its 5th annual picnic for Thursday August 16. Organizers promise a big time with games, food, and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Camp
Mrs Bettie Sidner Murphy Presents 10 Pound Boy
Mrs Bettie Sidner Murphy presented her husband Frank with a handsome ten pound boy. The Murphys now reside at Farber. Mrs D G Keith and Master Settle of Howell Ark arrived yesterday to pay a long visit to her parents J Blue Settle and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie Sidner Murphy
Frank
Mrs. Murphy
Farber
D. G. Keith
Master Settle
Howell, Ark
J. Blue Settle
Sprouted Bean Found In Baby's Nose In Indiana
In Shelbyville Indiana a ten month old boy of George Cascaden had a sprouted bean removed from his nose by doctors. The bean measured about a quarter of an inch and grew upward into the nasal cavity. Miss Mattie Redman of Palmyra arrived Tuesday to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Ind
George Cascaden
Mattie Redman
Palmyra
Brother of Mrs Hawkins Dies in Broken Bow Neb
Mrs J L Hawkins was called to Broken Bow Nebraska on Tuesday by the death of her brother Robert Cooper. He was remembered by older citizens as raised just north of the city and went west about 22 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Hawkins
Broken Bow
Neb
Robert Cooper
Cooper
Fashionable Hair Barrette Sale at Yates and Shearman
See the new Trixie Belts shown at Yates and Shearman and discover fashionable hair barrettes available at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yates & Shearman
Mrs R B McClintic Visits Parents Then Heads Home
Mrs. R B McClintic left yesterday afternoon for Monroe City after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J F Lay in Hannibal. H B Mudd bought all Mora Hollis cigars amounting to 4000 units. Hollis will soon have another supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Mudd
Mora Hollis
Mr. Hollis
Letters Awaiting Pickup in Monroe City Post Office
Remaining unclaimed letters in the Monroe City Missouri post office as of June 26, 1906, listed by name and date received, highlighting the ongoing mail matters of the town and inviting addressees to claim at the local office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe City
Party Guests At Mrs Parks Weeklong Soiree
Mrs. Marian Parks hosted a pleasant weeklong house party with guests Miss Boyer of St. Louis Miss Wellenmiter of Quincy Mr. Anderson Stuart of Muskogee I T and his friend Mr H E Roberts of Mattoon Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Parks
Miss Boyer
St. Louis
Wellenmiter
Quincy
Anderson Stuart
Muskogee
I. T
H. E. Roberts
Mattoon
Ill
Local residents plan travel and moves this week
Bert Lange left Tuesday for a ten day vacation and may miss the depot. Mae McAllister visited Iva Powell in Quincy. R L Turner family including Powell will move to Regina Canada next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Lange
Bert
Mae McAllister
Iva Powell
Quincy
R. L. Turner
Miss Powell
Regina
Canada
Two Ladies Return From Nebraska Visitation
Mesdames T. B. Hayden and R. Hagan have concluded a three week visit with relatives in Orleans Oxford and Edison Nebraska. W. W. Handley traveled to Grand Island Nebraska on Tuesday for a business trip by bus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
T. B. Hayden
R. Hagan
Orleans
Oxford
Edison, Neb
W. W. Handley
Grand Island, Neb
Republicans Back Parcels Post and Postal Currency
The National Republican party in session in Philadelphia adopted a resolution urging immediate legislation to establish a parcels post and postal currency or notes to facilitate mail orders. The move, praised by the party as centralizing trade, drew opposition from country papers fearful for smaller cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National League of Republicans
Philadelphia
Verdner Carson Plans Quick Visit Amid Vacation Rest
Verdner Carson, described as a knight of the grip, has spent several days away from his vacation with homefolk. He will travel next to Waterloo, Iowa, to visit friends there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdner Carson
Knight of the
Grip
Waterloo
Iowa
Williamson of Tulsa en route to father's illness near Hunnewell
George T. Williamson of Tulsa traveled Monday toward his father’s home near Hunnewell after being called by his father’s serious illness. Miss Luella Boyer returned to St. Louis Tuesday after a pleasant week at home to resume her position with the family of G W Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Williamson
Tulsa
I. T
Hunnewell
Luella Boyer
St. Louis
G W. Brown
Teza Wooten and wife visit J D Rohr family in Oklahoma City
Teza Wooten and his wife, both of Oklahoma City, spent part of the week visiting J D Rohr and family, sharing time and conversation during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teza Wooten
Oklahoma City
J. D. Rohr
Bluff City Man Will Welch Spends Sunday with Friends
Will Welch of Bluff City spent Sunday in the city in the company of friends during a casual outing shaping a relaxed weekend scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Welch
Bluff City
Smith kin attend funeral in Palmyra for Ninety Smith
Joseph and William Smith attended the funeral of their kinswoman Miss Ninety Smith in Palmyra on Sunday afternoon. Miss Georgie Renshaw is with Hannibal relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph and
William Smith
Miss Ninety Smith
Palmyra
Georgie Renshaw
Hannibal
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Cr. Gillam
O. D. Johnston
C.H Ames
Indian Creek
Mr. Ames
Western Watchman
Fr. Phelan
St Stephen Church
Geo Chipman
Salt Lake
Joe Depot
Self
Wife
George
Roma Brashear
Elizabeth Ferris
Auss Elien Walker
God
Mrs. Green
Miss Proctor
Jefferson City
Capitol Dome
Oklahoma
Leaber
Missouri
Babes
Jacob Rohr
Jake
Frank Little
Egan Grist
Carding Millaca
Alice M Adams
ET Beall
L Bennett
Jeff Burns
A Coleman
Edward Daley
L B Davidson
DJ Fowler
Boss Hagar
FS Harkins
Arthur F McEwen
Fe& Bo Myers
S Ward
H W West
J. P. Parton
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