Missouri JonE Gone 10 Red Cattleman in Court
Missouri cattleman spent five years in a court case over a steer. The case highlights a lengthy legal battle and the unusual dispute surrounding the animal.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1910
Page
8
Missouri John Massengale’s Five Year Legal Win Remains Memorial
Funeral crowds fill Macon Missouri for cattleman known as Missouri John who settled a five year steercase with Elijah Rice in 1900. He paid all court costs and bought the widow the best cow in his herd after losing the appeal, saying he stood by his claim that the cow had teeth. The saga spans Macon and Salisbury courts, with a witness quip about cows lacking upper teeth and a judge forgiving a fine.
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Missouri
Macon
John Massengale
John
Daniel R. Hughes
Massengale
South Dakota
Northwest
Oakwood Cemetery
Masons
Washville
Tenn
Elijah E. Rice
Chariton County
Rice
Wayne County
Elijah Rice
Squire M. J. Lane
Bynumville
John P. Butler
Salisbury
Salisbury Cour
Fayette
Masseng
Wyoming
Carbon
Wess
Supreme Court
To My Patrons From J Eb Larkin Jeweler 1911
A jeweler thanks patrons for their support during the past year and at the holidays and extends best wishes for a happy and prosperous year 1911 signed J Eb Larkin.
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J. EB. Larkin
Local Notices and Business Bits from Monroe Area
Fresh country eggs and dairy available as Monroe area merchants promote goods. Kern’s horseshoe shop offers wagon craftsmanship. Monroe Dairy advertises pure milk and butter via home phone. Dixie Lumber Company to restart plant January 2 after dam repairs. About one thousand poll taxes paid in Monroe city and parish. Parker & Speed Ltd. sends a durable calendar valid through December 31, 1911.
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Monroe Dairy
Dixie Lumber Company
Monroe
News-Star
Parker & Speed, Ltd
Tacoma Arrives Off Puerto Cortez Awaiting Washington Instructions
A wireless message from Mobile, Alabama dated December 30 reports the gunboat Tacoma has reached the coast near Puerto Cortez and is awaiting further orders from Washington.
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Washington
Mobile
Ala
Tacoma
Puerto Cortez
Population figure for Cleburne Texas reported
Washington dispatch states the population of Cleburne Texas is 10 364 as of the latest census figures sent from the Texas town.
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Cleburne
Texas
Washington
For Sale Classified Bits with Hens Roosters and Horse
Lost bay mare near home contact Chas Speed at 300. Also sale notice for about 7 roosters and 12 Rhode Island Red hens, cheap if taken at once. Apply Laula Bradley, 105 Breard Street. 30-21
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Bay Mare
Chas Speed
Rhode Island Reds
Laula Bradley
Breard Street
New Orleans and New York Cotton Prices Report
Cotton market summary from December 30 1910 shows New Orleans spot at 14 15-16 steady with 1250 bales sold. March May futures range from 15.19 to 15.38 and 16.11 to 16.17 respectively. New York spots at 15c quiet with March futures around 14.98. Liverpool sales total 10 000 bales with varying quotes.
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New Orleans
New York
Liverpool
Vertor Eadie
Fey
Oss
Cotton Market Ends Year High as Weather Hurts 1910 Crop
Monroe La December 30 1910 New Orleans wires the market at a high year end level for the second consecutive year. Prices for cotton remained elevated due to unfavorable weather in planting and growing seasons, with New crop futures showing mixed movements and a large potential yield expected by analysts. Domestic stocks at U S ports rose versus last year while Liverpool holdings also expanded, indicating ongoing strength in the market despite seasonal fluctuations.
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Monroe
New Orleans
United States
Liverpool
Liverpool stock rises and new year note from B D Windes
The notice reports Liverpool stock growing compared with last year and before. It ends with a New Year greeting from B D Windes and a subscription offer for the Woman's National Daily starting January 1 1911 at two dollars yearly, with a one dollar renewal/subscribe incentive. Contact Mrs E B Ward via Home phone 99 30-21.
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Liverpool
B. D. Windes
Woman's National Daily
E. B. Ward
Judge Watkins to resign from Circuit Court of Appeals
Judge L K Watkins of the Circuit Court of Appeals plans resignation to return home with his family citing financial reasons. His departure will trigger two bench changes as Judge R C Drew campaigns for appointment while Judge Thompson of Catahoula will replace Judge Hall on the Supreme bench.
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Crcuit Court of Appeals
Shreveport
the Times Today
L. K. Watkins
Circuit Court of Appeals
Sanders
Watkins
Bienville
Claiborne
Jackson
Lincoln
Caldwell
Union
Bossier
Winn, Webster
Grant
R. C. Drew
Luther FE. Hall
Supreme Bench
Thompson
Qatahoula Parish
Dog Can Talk Claim Investigated in Germany
A commission in Berlin examined a Hamburg game keeper’s claim that his dog can speak German. The dog reportedly has seven clearly articulated words, four two-syllable terms, and responds to questions without owner help. Also noted, the International Seamen's Union set its next annual convention for San Francisco.
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Berlin
Hamburg
The
International Seamen’s Union
San Francisco
Sponsor Selected for Arkansas Battleship Launch
Washington reports Miss Ma con daughter of Representative Ma con of Arkansas chosen as sponsor for the battleship Arkansas to be launched January 4 1911. Chicago markets show wheat steady with minor dips and provisions inching up. California Building Trades convention set for San Rafael January 16.
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Washington
Miss Macon
Representative Macon
Arkansas
Chicago
The
California State Building Trades Council
San Rafael
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