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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
2
Colored classified note from Monroe City Missouri offers a post office matter. Reads year pricing at one dollar with dated terms and placement details.
Clarence Missouri March 7. The Shelby county suit seeks to recover the estate and Civil War pension of John Stivers who deserted his wife and four children about twenty years ago and lived with another woman as his wife until his death October 20 1906 in Oklahoma. The plaintiffs claim his wife and children are entitled to the estate and pension. The Oklahoma woman has been receiving the pension, claiming to be his wife.
Jefferson City Mo March 6 Political gossip from notable hotels reports that James H Whitecotton who had declared as the Folk candidate for governor plans to withdraw after Judge Evans enters the race He is expected to announce within days and urge electors who signed his nominating petitions to support Judge Wallace instead
New York report states Dr. Charles Harvey Archibald has reportedly found that applyng Xrays to appendicitis can cure it rapidly. He says he has cured many cases in private practice and offers to prove the method before medical experts nationwide.
Carmen Fields and Roy Fields with Miss Grace Carmen of Stoutsville visited the couple’s parents Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Fields Sunday afternoon where Rev. W. W. Laughlin led the marriage ceremony. The groom offered bright wishes for a sunny future.
Newspapers comment on Republican pressure to back Taft amid fears of a Roosevelt bolt for Bryan. Campaign quips praise Senator Stone and criticize Democrat and Republican leaders, with readers noting party shifts and inquiries from Rev A G Robinson to gubernatorial hopefuls. The clippings reflect partisan rhetoric across Missouri papers from Bates to Palmyra.
Bates County Democrat notes Taft’s Kansas City remarks echo Bryan’s past warnings that the West confronts East and the rich against the poor. It argues Taft’s party has supported plutocracy while Roosevelt’s six years were insufficient to curb it, implying Taft would do more if elected.
Amsterdam Enterprise warns of a chaotic year as political flyers aim to push plans. The note hints at public panic when campaign efforts unfold, signaling a tense political season ahead.
Miss Anona Clough of Dear Warren eloped with George W. Aylor of Joplin Missouri after a spur-of-the-moment trip to Hannibal where Judge T L Anderson performed the wedding. The tale blends a family surprise with a miner’s prospective stake and a Cupid’s-found romance.
The Motherly Democrat criticizes three or four bolting Democrats in Kentucky for opposing Beckham, urging adherence to the majority will after a primary. Francis Marion Nolen, Monroe County high sheriff, was in the city Saturday, adding local note to the political discourse.
The Circuit Court of Monroe County Missouri orders publication against John J. Schwartz in a divorce suit filed December 24 1907. Plaintiff Nora C Schwartz seeks dissolution of marriage and custody of the children. Defendant must appear by April 13 1908. notice to be published weekly for four weeks in Monroe City Democrat.
Zack Leake and H B Reid, two temperance men, travel the North River hills. Leake spots a three foot snake in the road, gets out to kill it, and proves its size by placing it in the buggy. Reid initially doubts the claim but is convinced once the snake shares the buggy.
W G S Cowherd spoke before about 1500 people reiterating Sunday saloon closing policy, strict liquor regulations, and enforcement of law as his announced platform, per the Central Missouri Leader.
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