The Chautauqua Movement and Its Public Seekers
An editorial argues for the modern Chautauqua as a coordinated, multi town venture that lowers individual costs, sustains talent, and preserves speaker energy. It notes Sam Jones and other platform figures endured gruelling tours, and praises organized planning for better advertising, housing, and schedules to protect health and output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Jones
Carrollton
Georgia
Bay View
Michiga
Ottawa
Kaceas
Chautauqua Committee
Sam
Chauqua souvenir program promises finest booklets
Promoters boast a handsomely lustrous Cheu taujuc souvenir program, claiming it to be the finest Chauqua booklets produced. It will be available at various stores for readers to purchase.
Fragmented ad copy on Catarrh Cure breakthrough
The text presents unreliable promotional lines about a Catarrh Cure with vague claims and odd phrasing. It mentions a reward and promises about the paper being present, but the content is garbled, lacking clear dates or specific facts. The fragmentary nature suggests an old advertisement or defective OCR.
Chautauqua preparations and local notices mix
Local items report preparations for the Chautauqua festival, sales at Woollord's and Maxwell's Dry Goods, and various visits, illnesses, and community events. Notables include Miss Lucille Missey, J. W. Tyrer on business, and postmaster Leo Flinn attending a convention. Washington County saw 62 deaths and 4 births in the quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Local notices and happenings in Washington County area
The issue reports rail depot expansion to increase freight storage, a Washington County optician opening an office, a Potosi Boane Terre ball game loss, major damage from storms across southeast Missouri, land sales in Potosi, a near train hailstorm near St. Louis, property foreclosures, a Diamond drill injury, local timber company offices opened in Washington County Bank building, a marriage of Larry Forrester and Emma Marke at Doe Run, an organ recital at the Presbyterian Church, foreclosure actions paused by court, a Belleville marriage license and wedding for Mr. Vieldineves and Miss Irene Banta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesere
Elmer O. Stevens
W. J. Piaff
Cordia Timber Co
Bt. Louis
Cerdia
Washington County Bank
Larry Forrester
Patoal
Emma Marke
Doe Run
J. J. White
Kappx
Flat Stivor
Minera Lumber Co
Flat River Car
Farmington
Belleville
Vieldineves
Geo. W. Ives
Mias
Irene Banta
C. N. Bante
Herryman
Louie
Mr. Ives
Big Dry Creek
Cosville Mirrer
Byeb tested frames Ailed at Weetford's repair shop
A report notes frame servicing and repairs conducted at Weetford's, detailing tested parts and adjustments. The brief indicates a focus on frame alignment, hardware checks, and completion of repair tasks. No injuries or external incidents are described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byeb
Weetford’s
Chrietien Endeavor Conventions Meet in Protest
The Ninth District of the Missouri Christian Endeavor Union will hold its annual convention in Petwoa on June 14 15 and 15 with forty or fifty societies sending delegates. The meetings will be at the Presbyterian Church and feature addresses by Fred Barn dell state president Sam Burnall field secretary Rev J Jewell of Fredericktown Rev S W Stapler of Flat River Rev W H DuBose of Fermington and others. Sessions open to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Christian Endeavor Union
Petwoa
Distriet
Presbyterian Church
Fred Barndell
Sam Burnall
J. Jewell
Fredericktown
W. Stapler
Flat River
W. H. DuBose
Fermington
New Masonic Cemetery Opens Near Town
The Masonic lodge association plans a six acre cemetery on the Meresville Tract north of the woods pasture. Ground has been paid for and platted by W. A. Heagler and Sena, with fencing and sale of burial lots expected soon. The site lies on a hillside south of the Rothy spring bridge and offers a pleasant location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge Association
Meresvile Tract Company of
St. Louis
Rothy Spring Bridge
Jas
W. A. Heagler
Sena
Presbyterian Church Mother’s Day Service Invitation
Neat Sunday announces a special Mother’s Day service at the Presbyterian Church. Members are urged to wear white and flower boutonnieres as a pledge of loyalty and remembrance. A program by the young people precedes a brief sermon by the pastor. Evening service at 7 o’clock features “Some Old Hymns” with hymns sung and a talk on their origin and use. You are invited to both worship hours.
Land Peddling Firm Faces Trial for Misrepresentation
Stewart Hoover, once a newspaper man from Galesburg Illinois, sued Reynolds County land peddling company Munger Gccurstice over a land tract misrepresented in sale terms. A jury awarded Hoover seventy dollars after a court trial before Judge Dear ing at Centerville. The case arose from Hoover discovering the land did not match the contracted value and neighboring tracts were inferior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munger Gccurstice Company
Reynolds County
Stewart Hoover
Galesburg
Ill
Neaver
Hunter
Delesdante Confees
Dearing
Centerville
Marriage of Prof Kirkpatrick and Miss Hill Reported
Hickory Grove notes the marriage of Prof W. E. Kirkpatrick of Peoria to Miss Hill of Herculaneum. Congratulatory wishes are extended to Kirkpatrick, the ardent son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Wirkpatrick of Peoria, a successful teacher in public schools. Family visits and local notices also appear among brief reads.
Richwoods Family Returns Home After Winter Away
Mrs J J Nolan and her children return to their home near Richwoods after wintering at De Koto where the children attended school. Williams J Meteller and Mary V completed grammar school at term’s end. Mary Viela, the youngest, remains in the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Nolan
Hichrwoods
de Koto
Schoool
Williams J
Meteller
Mary V
Echeo Bere
Mary Viela
Lé. Thies Epeske Woil
Bes Oabees
Local Ballot Contest List Names Officials Districts
A scanned page lists candidates for county and district offices including Representative Samuel Bump of Porry and Marion B. Bumpes for state posts, and county officers such as Treasurer James Ward and Commissioner Andrew Bean. Other listed roles include Sheriff, County Judge, Assessor, and Prosecuting Attorney with several townships named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bi. Leuis
Bor
Thiriecath Wilaseurt
Bamuel
Porry
Marion B. Bmudes
Fotes
Ofto W. Rabrary
Bismarc
Omolpinger
Lem Mountain
William ‘H. Evens
Hopewell
James F. Ward
Tsendale
Wer
J. F. Williams
Caledonia
Andrew 5. Bean
Liberty
Jobe N. Compton
Liberty Township
Jobn W. Mallow
Concord Township
Firmin Robingof
Breton Township
Fer
W. B. Compton
Forest
Local notices from Belgrade and nearby communities
Decoration Day observance at Big Biter graveyard drew a large crowd. Visits by Caldwell and Belgrade residents highlighted a week of family and friend gatherings, with many relatives seen at homes across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Hutchings
Belgrade
Wm. McKinney
Caledewie
Irondale
Elmer Kirkpaisiek
Bride
Lrondale Sanday
Pooris
Bercalaneum
Notice of Stockholders Meeting Bank of Richwoode
Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Bank of Richwoode will be held at the bank office in Richwoode Missouri on Tuesday June Vth 1916 at o'clock p m to elect directors and transact any other proper business. A W Hogine President S B Bantix Cashier May 2 1916 Pedigreed Duroc Jersey pigs 10 weeks old price 6 000 pedigree furnished Also two yearling sons bred for July farrows price 20 0 and one registered bear years old weighs over 400 pounds Call or write Naver Melgrade Mc
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Richwoode
Richwoode
A. W. Hogine
B. Bantix
Duroc Jersey
Naver
Melgrade Mc
Chautauqua Speaker Fred Mugene Vicker Lecture Review
The piece discusses public reception of Chautauqua lectures, contrasting views of lectures as dry facts versus engaging talks. It highlights Fred Mugene Vicker as a speaker who defies the stereotype, suggesting he brings a natural charm and substantive delivery to the platform.
Makers Wanted Timber and Tools Plan Advertised
Local notice lists makers seeking work on timber projects with tools and crew names mentioned. It notes locations and applicants including Petes and Mo, inviting skilled labor from Rouen and nearby areas. The brief item emphasizes quality timber and craftsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouen
The Lucky Number lecture by Baker at Chautauqua
Mr Baker, a longtime Lyceum and Chautauqua lecturer, will speak on The Lucky Number the second afternoon. The talk promises lively, accessible insights into luck and numbers with entertaining, philosophical framing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker Bee
Trustee Sale Notice for 1911 Deed of Trust
Walter F legrig and Delia M legrig promised to secure a note with a deed of trust dated August 1911 recorded in Washington County Missouri. Trustee Giodat will sell the described quarter section land at public auction to satisfy the note and costs with forty day notice of sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter F.legrig
Delia M. Legrig
Recorder of Deeds
County of
Washington
Missouri
J. F. Giodat
Seccion
Ourthwent
Gaerter
Renga
Cause of Backache Cure Through Kidney Health
A Potosi resident, H C Guyton, wagon maker, recalls kidney trouble with nocturnal urination and back pain. He says Dean's Kidney Pills did not help, and credits them for nothing. He urges buyers to get Dean's Kidney Pills as used by Mr.ington, in Poaster Milburne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potosi
H.C. Guyton
Dean
Ington
Poater- Milburne
Rufulo
Nuy
Prisoner Invents Tire Preserver From Leavenworth
Theodore Murdock, a prisoner at Leavenworth federal penitentiary, claims a motor tire preservative can guard a tire for 14,000 miles of rough use. After five months of confinement he developed features and sent details to Washington, receiving patent 664309 on February 22. He says the device blocks foreign particles, prevents punctures and blowouts, and maintains tire resilience, hoping to sell to major car makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Murdock
Federal Panitentiary
Leavenworth
Kan
Kansas City
Murdock
Patent Office
Washington
Roomer
Boarder
Also Mentioned on This Page
Potosi Journal
Deqaervorr
ACT and Purlister
Rete Neay As
Teale
Bes Nectiee
J. M. Sloan, Dent
Berhodes
Lys Oejaal
Sour Court of
Editorial
Keepin
Catarii
Loca Ems
Browery
Eastman Kodaks and Supplies
Woollord's
A. F. Carr
Calefonia
Banday
J. W. Tewl
Louis
de Bote
Woollord’s
Jobe M. Ghisids
Jackena, Mo
Wm. T. Blackwell
Blackwell
Jef Migginbotham
Marion
Beck Spring
Petos
Potosi and
Mineral Point Road
Lucille Missey
Miss Prendergast
DeSoto
Guerte
Jeasie Dumphy
Bernice Martin
Bofoul
Maxwell's Dry Goods
Woolford Reup
Bome Gilty
Wes
Lulu Denton
Hickory Grove
D. McGreary
Burner Fox, Jr
Cape Girardesu
State Normal School
Leo Fliyno
Missouri Postmasters’ Convention
J. W. Tyrer
Fletcher
Journal
VV. Ing
Greenville
Judicial Ciirewit
George McMillan
Parcaia
X. F. Robinson
Chicago
Chautauqua
Nell
J. F. Evans
Jn. A. Ghielda
Mee
Jae. Firtle
Mre. Pursey and Son
Walter
Bonne Terre
Mr. and Mere
NS. A
Maaxwell
Sanday
Dre
J. M. Sloan
Sete Sitomone
Letty
Kerbourg
Idaho
Ceeret
Cadet
Donn
Muadow
Potow Bosday Ser
Uowaiy Acnesao
Mise
Susan Casey
Seternec
Milan
Public Schuel
Uort
Gertrude Dotson
Thomson
Carthage
Dotson
John Thompson
Bismarck
Bismarck Gazette
Eli Politte
Iron Mountain
R’y
Woolford's
The
Nellie Seals
Herning
Wreter
Bre
M. Simiyon
Austin Hotel
Bood
Optician
Washington County Hank Building
Kavelone
Morehonee
Bernie
Dexter
Blodgett
Sikeston
Williamsville
Norman A. Maxwell
Union
Shirley
Washington County Sunday School Association
Missour Farm Colonies Company
C. A. Robinson
Wallas
Penns
Jay Couth
Jefferton Street
Mincie Maxwell
St. Boule
Paul Bimpson
Bidindyi
M Hoageo ‘Co
Joe Rice
Jas. B. Govero
Mt. Loin
Cape Virardean Ty
Chrietien Endeavor
New Masonic Cemetery
Land Peddling Company
Woolford’s
Benin
Son Lee
Leadwood
Abe Jansol Jane
Lushey McFarland
Sud Sire
Itay Lightioa
Ef Elvine
Richwoods
Por
Norman F. Robinson
Potesi
Faree M
Banta of Fotes
A. Cooper
Ber
Martin
Belgrade Townehig
Walton Towsehip
W. Tabley
Bowachir
Rherid
Richegon
Lawrerece W. Oanky
William
Cepperd
Iomn
Reaglea
Sautchings
Marmeey
DR. Wood
Drs. Wood & Schilder
Easton Ave
St. Lewis
Ab Wedlford
Meoe
Warbin
Nora Geldes
John McCarrens
Kendaig
Vivie Weedemal
Maryten, Mo
Benness
Capt
Mre
Beane
Cais
Beane Terre
George Cais
Ed Brensecke
L. C. McFarland
Lewis
J. B. Smith
Thes. Tullock
James Weed
Welch
Blamareh
Mr. League
Granite City
Misa Edith Turner
Richard Turner
James Long
Treattort
Edmond Vasey
Vice-Pree't
E. T. Eversole
Hegh McGragor Ednat
Ine
F. Evane
J. Flynn
James Long Jasey Jne. F. Evans
Hal Tauqua
Fred Evugens
Peepie
Furers
Mr Fred Mugene Vicker
Actuion
Mr. Baker
Baker
Gwodat
Traatec
Fadere
Panitentiary
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