Rise of John J Rovers in Monroe City business boom
The narrative traces John J Rovers rise from a clerk in 1875 to founder of a partner shop in 1877, growth of capital to $30,000, and expansion into a large department store with updated fronts and show windows. It notes marriage in 1878, home purchase, and a move to a prestigious property later acquired near Liey, reflecting a career built on energy and integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J Rovers
Monroe City
Boulware and Johnson
E. Sutton
Asbury
Proctor Block
Rigers
Shv
Eleris
Andresched
Coluur Ny Court
Vine Hesseli
Lie Y
Integrity and energy to shape the country urged
The note urges young men to pursue integrity and energy rather than following Mr. Rogers. Arkansas berry crops are described as unusually fine and large. Spalding and Hickman, fox hound breeders, received three colored foxes from Mr. Courtney of Palmyra and plan to ship them to Iowa for coursing.
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Arkansas
Spalding and Hickman
Fox Hound Fame
Mr. Courtney
Palmyra
Iowa
Two Registered Hereford bulls and local notices
JAMES S. HLZnn reports two registered Hereford bulls, ages two and four, alongside social notes of Mr and Mrs O Scott visiting Wood land. Telegram to Mrs John Bolker reveals sister Miss Sarah Martin ill while visiting another sister in Walrus Kansas. Local market and shipping updates list weekly car shipments to Sharp & Gray, Barger & McClintie, Balzer & Dirigo, and Boulware & Sullivan, totaling 24 cars. Also mentions a Belgian stallion imported weighing 2200 pounds and five-year-old, plus public notices on electric light plant funding and judges of election for May 10, 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bolker
Sarah Martin
Kan
Sharp & Gray
Barger & McClintie
Balzer & Dirigo Lear
Boulware & Sullivan
Good Roads Push In Monroe City Area
The Missouri Road Association promotes better roads and urges public participation. Hon. G Waters, secretary of the Road Association, will speak at 3 o'clock Friday May 16 in the Council Room. all interested citizens are urged to attend and invite neighbors. Mrs R Leake visited friends in Hannibal on Saturday.
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Missouri
Monroe City
Missouri Road Association
The
Road Association
Wreck on Burlington Line Near Main Street Crossing
A broken axle on a Geo Fowler & Son refriger ator car caused a debris strewn wreck 100 feet from Main Street at 7 45 am on Tuesday. Bridges and flagging by witnesses Poland Hayes and James Gray forewarned engineers. a life time pass was suggested for him by Master Mechanic Law. Wrecking crew cleared track by 1 15 am, 34 hours of time lost.
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Burlington
Main St
Geo. Fowler & Son
James B. Gray
Poland Hayes
Poland
Kansas
It Is Said about Voting on Electric Light Proposition
It is claimed by some outsiders that only property holders can vote on the Electric Light proposition this Saturday. The truth is that every male 21 years or older who is legally qualified may vote. Voters are urged to cast ballots early and decisively for lights, not for darkness.
Local ads list diverse farm goods and services
Crawford County readers see notices offering cowpeas and cane seed for sale from A H Greens, contact at McClintic family in Bluff City visits, exchanges of merchandise for Missouri farms via Davenport and Lear, high prices paid for poultry eggs and hides by Bazer and Drrico, garden plants from northern seeds priced to beat the market, and orders accepted by Werner the Tailor for tailored work.
Farm Loans at 5 1 2 Percent Interest
J H Grady offers farm loans at five and a half percent with no commission. Office over Monroe City Bank. Also notes social visits by Mrs Ewing Brissey and daughter Callie of Gard ner Ill and Mrs W S Jones and son of Paris. Wood Umstattd advertise bargains in wall paper paints oils perfumes and toilet articles and announce monthly statements. Do not be offended if you receive one.
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W. C. Spalding
Indian Creek
Monroe City
France
J. Crouch & Son
Lafayette Stovk
J. H. Grady
Monroe City Bank
Ewing Brissey
Miss Callie
Gardner, Ill
W.S. Jones and Son
Paris
W. J. Ronse
Wood & Umstattd
Robbie R
My Farm
S. J. Melson
Beef Trust Poised For Fall As Packers Face Price Tensions
The article notes high prices for wool and beef, with large employers boycotting beef and Texas grass fed cattle nearing market readiness. It suggests the beef trust will tumble within about thirty days as supply conditions tighten and market pressure increases.
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Texas
Beef Trust
Young Ladies Whist Club Meets At Miss Boulware Home
The Young Ladies Whist Club gathered Thursday afternoon at Miss Boulware's corner Vine and Charles Bt home hosted by Miss Anna Boulware and Miss Louise Lyon. Members played whist from 2:30 to 5:00 and enjoyed a delightful luncheon. Attending were Misses Mary Carson Sue Anderson Carolyn Rogers Ada McClintic and Mesdames W. T. Ragland R. S. McClintic A. Jaeger Jr. Carl Jaeger and H. Levy. Mrs. R. S. McClintic and Miss Carson to entertain at Miss Carson's home this afternoon.
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Mary Carson
Sue Anderson
Carolyn Rogers
Ada McClintic
Mesdames W. T. Ragland
R.S. McClintic
A. Jaeger Jr
Carl Jaeger
H. Levy
R. S. McClintic
Miss. Carson
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. J. Rouse
Fi. F. Hixson
Werner
James S. Hlznn
O Scott
Woodland
R. Manning Walker
Jolly Jim L. Lyon
Joe Depot
Jules de Riemaeler
Jerseyville
John S. McClintic & Son
Ely
Wakon
A. B. Seymou
T. P. Borsyv
H. Finks
W. J Pilee
F. T. Waisworth
J. Christian
J Boa Geo, Balser
D. K. Yowel
R. Leake
Hannibal
J. B. Anderson
Patin
Duke OF Oaks
Monroe Draft Horse Co
V. C, Spalding
A. H. Green's
Mrs. R. S. McClintic
Bluff City
Davenport & Lear
Bazer & Drrico's
Jery G, Edwards
the Ladies Whist Club
Wbdice
Especizres
F. J. Pons
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