Spelin Mach Contest Referee Reversal Sparks Spelling War
The Monroe City Circuit protest over Jacob's ladder spelling led to a reversal in favor of the Country Methodist. The Hay Seeds claimed victory as judges advised the apostrophe issue and Webster's rules. campus and church factions clashed in a spirited contest with five Hay Seed spellers on the floor. Local notices follow with updates on residents and library additions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Johnston
A. B. Book
Monroe City
Methodist
Book
Webster
Jacob
Mattie Weaver
Mt. Sterling
Monroe City High School
A. T&. Bools
Country Methodist
Emmet Griffith
Nellie Griffith
Tillie Gottman
Naume Carr
Daphne Crawford
Country Church
Jakes
Electric Light Vote Divides City in Odd Election
The Bond Issue battle over a municipal electric plant ended with a 66 to 47 tally in favor of lights. Ward breakdown shows Second Ward GOP leanings and Third Ward business interests backing progress. City to install 32 34 street lights within 90 days. old cost about 100 dollars monthly drops, new plant to be built with bond and city spur for fuel, Chadwick lot bought, water supply in place, and construction overseen by Ruehbal Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Electric Light Plant
Gounds
Les
Manny
Joe
Moses
Monty
Orry Coune
Historic Earthquakes and Cities Annihilated by Calamities
A compressed chronicle lists dates and places of devastating earthquakes and eruptions. From Pompeii to Lima, Lisbon to St Pierre, countless towns, cities, and hundreds of thousands of inhabitants are erased or left in ruins across centuries, with highlighted deaths and destructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pompeii
Catania
Sicily
Cificia
Naples
Lisbon
Jeddo
Japan
Penn
Lima
Callao
Grand Cario
Kascam
Persia
Spain
Portugal
Coimbra
Oporto
Biaga
St. Ubes
Tno
Malaga
Lez
Morocco
Madera
Bere
Santa Fe
Panama
Aleppo
Canton
China
Cape Haytien
Molucca Islands
Calabria
Manila
Peru
Ecuador
St. Pierre
Angora Wool Prices Attract Ranch Interest
Mohair from Angora goats brings high prices this season. Johnson and Davenport’s ranch produced several hundred pounds, with offers as high as 181.00 per pound for fleece. Levy says longer than 12 inches earns a separate fee, sparking farmer questions about mohair handling and payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson & Davenport
L. Levassove
Decoration Day Program Promotes Memorial Services
Professors Colgate and committees showcase a full Decoration Day program with music, readings, speeches, and a cemetery procession. The event includes Lincoln's Gettysburg Speech, Remembering Our Dead, and a Benediction, highlighting patriotic duties and community remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Colgate
America
I. W
Robt
Meriwether
Lincoln
Bertha Nichols
Alfred Jaeger Jr
W. R. Anderson
W. A. James
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Monroe
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Mary Hay
Emerson English
Emerson Emerson
Galveston
Halstead
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Haere
A. Deuthela
Thenme
Tunnewell
KE. T. Hornbach
Ralls County
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Hornbock
Benny
TH Thayaden Hays
Mr. Wheedais
Garver
H.W Biv
James Cusick
Bo Whitmer
J. Porter Bush
Jom Vas- Marter
Prank Elliott
James B. Gray Lis
Leuenbane
Geo. W. Tooley
Geo. Piwnikenbach
M. Landers
J W Corder
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GC. W Brankenbach
A. M. Pierce
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D. M Miller
J. H. Vancelis
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