Restriction Move Draws Democratic Favor in Missouri
Jefferson City May 16 1905 The issue uppermost for early comers to the Democratic state convention is restricting negro suffrage. Democrats see 60 000 black voters as pivotal and fear Republican influence. The piece notes party duty to redeem Missouri from black influence amid a rising push for reform. It also covers a H P EO chapter reception at Mrs Davenport’s home, entertainment details, and several local society notes including marriages, obituaries, and upcoming social events.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Republican Party
H. P EO
D. R. Davenport
R. M. Spalding
Henderson
Bertha Jaeger
Mrs. Davenport
Quality promises and personalized service in tailoring
Our goods, prices, and superior service set our house apart. We guarantee quality by handling the best and offer protection in buying. Distinction for the well dressed man comes from careful tailoring and individuality, not extreme designs or ostentatious ornament.
Obituary of Sallie J. Christian 1836 1908
Sallie J. Christian died May 13 1908 at age 71 years 7 months 17 days born near Benbow Missouri September 26 1836 daughter of Joseph and Catharine Blackwood married J Q Christian September 1853 mother of eleven children six with husband preceded her funeral sermons by Rev W Callaway assisted by Rev Trower of LaGrange burial at Andrew’s Chapel cemetery and memorial verses note Longmire and James N Longmire born January 19 1904 died May 17 1908 funeral May 18 at the Christian church burial at St Judes cemetery.
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Sallie J. Christian
Benbow
Missouri
Joseph and
Catharine Blackwood
J. Q. Christian
Presbyterian Church
Warren Baptist Church
W. M. Bell
Christ Jesus
Earth
Heaven
Wm. Callaway
Trower
LaGrange
Andrew's Chapel
Longmire
James N. Longmire
Ed Longmire
Christian Church
St. Judes Cemetery
Prize Winner Miss Nellie Griffith Receives Silver Tea Spoons
Miss Nellie Griffith of Monroe City High School class of 1908 wins a prize from Dimmitt for collecting the most gifts for a class member. She receives half a dozen solid silver tea spoons as the award.
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Nellie Griffith
Monroe City High School
Dimmitt
Deacon Play at Van Rensselaer Academy Returned
The Deacon play performed by Van Rensselaer Academy students impressed locals and visitors, leading to a repeat show at Monroe Opera House on Tuesday night May 26. Tickets are 85 and 25 cents, on sale Tuesday at Dimmitt's Jewelry store. A. L. Alexander runs Dimmitt's, backed by a claim of strong sheriff candidate support. Miss Battle Hartsook of Atlanta, Ga. arrived Tuesday to visit Mr and Mrs Pritchett White.
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van Rensselaer Academy
Monroe Opera House
Dimmitt
Miss Battle Hartsook
Atlanta, Ga
Pritchett White
Prohibition Ticket Nominated at Joplin Meeting
The ticket includes Governor W P Farris and M T Payne for lieutenant governor with others for secretary of state state auditor treasurer and more. The platform ranks liquor traffic as the major issue and urges primary-law use to field tickets in every county. A bridal party shower honored Adelaide Lear with many lace gifts and refreshments followed. Charles Eberly of New Market reports purchasing 1000 pounds of granulated sugar yearly for winemaking.
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B O Terry
Green Castle
Sullivan County
J M
Fredericktown
Madison County
J P Orr Holden
Johnson County
B P Farris
Clinton
Charles E Stokes
Kansas City
John T Fields
St. Louis
J N Ritchey
Neosho
Old soldiers reunion and local visits in Quincy
Mat Humphrey B H Welch and W H Fredrick attended the old soldiers reunion in Quincy yesterday. Ned Brashear of Hannibal spent yesterday with Monroe friends.
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Mat Humphrey
B. H. Welch
W. H. Fredrick
Quincy
Ned Brashear
Hannibal
Monroe
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