Announcements for Democratic candidates and party views
The Democrat announces candidates for local offices subject to the August 4 1908 primary. J T Wooden George R dacksor A L Alexander for Assessor Jeff T Noel for Judge Eastern District Jack W Davis James T Umstattd for Treasurer A G Shortridge for Surveyor M W Caldwell The piece defends democracy, criticizes Republican tariff support and railroad rates, calls for campaign finance publicity, praises Cowherd for governor, and invites readers to an Opera House event Tuesday evening.
Will You Pay St Jude Cemetery Assessment This Year
The ad reminds readers to pay the St Jude cemetery assessment of 1.25 for 1908 18 to fund sexton services, keeping the grounds tidy. It appeals to families with relatives buried there and to attend to their loved ones' resting places. It urges payment to R Manning Walker.
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St. Jude Cemetery
St. Jude
R. Manning§Walker
City crosses with new grade crossings on Monroe and Lawn
The city orders new railroad grade crossings at Pass crossing Monroe Street and at Monroe crossing Park Street plus Lawn crossing Monroe Street. Phil Tewell begins re roofing his home while David Tompkins adds a room to his cottage. John O Wood re roofs his farm home east of the city which was struck by lightning last week.
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Pass Crossing
Monroe St
Monroe Crossing
Park Stanion Lawn
Phil Tewell
David Tompkins
John O. Wood
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Caroline Forsythe
The children express heartfelt thanks to wind friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during their bereavement in the death of their mother, Mrs. Caroline Forsythe. May God bless them.
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Caroline Forsythe
Forged checks dishonored at banks in two states
Two forged checks for 85 and 7.50 cashed in Kansas and Nebraska in the name H H Cunningham were presented to Monroe City Bank and dishonored. No clue to the perpetrator. Minneapolis, Missouri style notice mixed with local items and political notices follow, including Local Option election details, sheriff and judge candidates, social updates, and local commerce notes.
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Kansas
Nebraska
H. H Cunningham
Monroe City
Geo R Jackson declares sheriff candidacy in Monroe County
Geo R Jackson announces himself a candidate for Sheriff with supporters saying he would prove an officer acceptable to the people and diligent in duty. Ed Pratt a Burlington Route detective, was with Monroe friends yesterday. Mrs R O Cranston and Master Bob were with Gem City friends Tuesday. Mrs Gera Turner attends the Springfield Illinois Court of Honor pow wow. Mrs H B Reid visiting Palmyra friends. Old papers 20 cents per 100. A J Shepard at Excelsior Springs at the Grand Lodge. Shepard represents lodges at Hannibal Palmyra Monroe City. Dr W B A McNutt went to Springfield Monday for the State Medical Association as delegate from Monroe County Medical Association. Have your old clock cleaned now at Dimmitt's Jewelry Store. Mrs Jobo Best of Palmyra with Monroe friends.
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Geo. R. Jackson
W. B. A McNutt
Springfield
State Medical Association
Monroe County Medical Association
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W.J. Rouse
R. F. Hixson
Sherif
J. T. Wooden
George R. Dacksor
A. L. Alexander
Jeff T. Noel
Eastern District
Jack W. Davis
James T. Umstattd
A. G. Shortridge
M. W. Caldwell
Paper
Congress
Washington
Roosevelt
The
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cowherd
Opera House
Hannibal Shamrocks
Cunningham & Harris
Andrew Smith
Hunnewell
Monroe
J. O. Gilson
Alvin Oscar
Gem City
Oscar
Father of
Waters
J. J. Dimmitt
Mae Hawkins
Warren
M. DC
Hawkins
Callie Westhoff
Quincy
Delia Ryan
Nancy Jarman
Blanche Jarman
Maywood
Emerson
James Baker
Palmyra
Mary Biker
J. Frank Smith
Federal Grand Jury
Silver Stephens
Atlanta
J. N. Southern
Lena Gifford
Edina
Carl Jaeger
Harry Jarman
Bluff City
Maurice Archdeacon
Hannibal
Col
W. B. Faby
Addison Vaughn
Miss Hdna
Pan
Handle-Pete
Colorado
Grand Old Missouri
Pete
Mesdames
Josie Reffensperger
Troy
Bessie Carroll
Withers Mill
Chelsea Brown
Jacob Rohr
Randolph County
Moberly
Huntsville
Monroe County
J. T. Umstattd
Umstattd
Dimmitt’s
Paris
E. B. Mudd
M. A. Pike
John Cleary
St. Joseph
J. R. B. Kidd
Katy Depot
William Thackery
A. H. Green & Son
A. H. Green Feed, Wood
A. H. Green
Ed Pratt
Burlington
R. O. Cranston
Bob
Gera Turner
Court of Honor
Springfield, Ill
Mrs. H. B. Reid
A.J Shepard
Excelsior Springs
Thel. C. O. F Grand Lodge
Mr. Shepard
Dimmitt
Jobo Best
Francie Palmer
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