Palmyra Obituary and County Court Notes Summary
Palmyra Missouri June 7 janitor Busby Bledsoe slashed both wrists and survived with medical aid. County court met, bonding for school funds approved, numerous county hospital and road expenses listed, many guardianships and estate settlements filed and approved. Accidents delayed trains as westbound engine broke a side rod near Bear Creek. livestock shipments to market reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmyra
Busby Bledsoe
Palmyra Court House
Court House
T. E. Roselle
Bledsoe
Ray, Cameron and Durand
Morris Anderson
William L. Johnson
Frank W. Lane
Homer Pennington
Fred F. Pennington
Charles G. Silver
Isaac Pennington
Robert N. Gilbert
M. L. Wood
Cal Gingly
Frankie Connell
Kelly-Springfield Road
Metcalf
Dingle
C. E. Leggett
A.V. Ely
E. F. Robison
L. Carter
Hannibal — Court House
J.D. Vollbracht
Smith Bros
Leonard Kohl
O. R. Butler
Harmon S. Potter
B. M. Allen
Z._R. Sams
M. L. McReynolds
M. PL
McReynolds
Grace I. McReynolds
Bear Creek
Palmyra Junction
Crane Bros. and Webbs
GHOSTLY RUMORS SURFACE IN TANGLED SPEECH
A fragmented text hints at a confrontation involving Dolly and Zhao Py in a tense exchange. The garbled lines suggest themes of manipulation and unwanted leverage over another person, with names and phrases appearing in a disordered OCR-like format.
Independents to Get Same Service in Chicago
An order approved by the Illinois Traans public utilities commission directs sale of the Automatic Telephone property of the Chicago Tunnel company to the Chicago Telephone company and the American Telephone and Telegraph company. Independents gaining access through the Automatin will receive the same facilities and service as before, while the purchasers must maintain it. The commission defers decisions on physical connections and charges to the companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Tunnel Company
Chicago Telephone Company
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Traois Public Utilities Commission
Chicac
State Druggists Meet in Capital Springfield
One hundred fifty druggists attended the opening session of the 37th Illinois Pharmaceutical Association convention in Springfield. President J. H. Reimenschneider of Chicago urged postal action to allow mailing poisonous drugs. New officers to be elected Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Til
Illinois Pharmaceutical Association
Arsenal
J. H. Reimenschneider
Chicago
Social and clubs scene with summer plans and parties
Mrs Henry Schmiedeskamp hosted the Shakespeare club for year end with Romeo and Juliet and a late June picnic planned after school ends. A Knights of Columbus baby party drew about 40 babies with games and a doll centerpiece. YWCA notes include summer travel and Lake Geneva conference plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schmiedeskamp
Shakespeare Club
Craig
Knights of Columbus Hall
Ladies’ Auxiliary
J. E. Halligan
J. R. Albright
Elizabeth Jochem
Colletta Jochem
Bertha Gehring
Helen Reinert
Stella Ryder
Russians Open New Offensive From Pupcet River Front
June 7 dispatch reports the Soviet push along the Pupcet river south to the Romanian front with 480 officers and over 25,000 troops captured, 27 guns seized, and 40 machine guns taken. The offensive is described as a coordinated move with ample ammo and men, facing about 600,000 German allies. Verdun battles continue with artillery duels near Fort Vaux and Damplou. no side gains. Austrians stalled by Italians with some ground gained on Monte Cengio slopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pupcet
Petrograd
Fort Vaux
Damloup
Verdun
Fort Vaus-Damloup
Rome
Vaidarsa
Pasutno
Bosiia
Astico
Monte Cengio
Perry Farmer Dies Suddenl y
Perry Illinois June 7 Jack Walker a prominent farmer near Perry died Sunday morning while the family was in church He had been in poor health for weeks but felt better before death His wife a daughter Mrs Alice Chenoweth and two sons Dick and Russell survive The funeral was at 2 30 Tuesday from the home Elder McLaughlin officiating with Masons at the grave in Perry cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Ill
Jack Walker
Probate notes from county court with multiple estates
Maria J. High reports receipts of 3196.62 and expenditures of 1123.65 leaving 877.97 balance. Will of John H. Garrett admitted. Arthur E. Gay named executor. bond 20000. Letters testamentary issued to State Savings Loan and Trust in Louisa W Williams estate. Distribution report approved in Mary E. Castle estate. administrator discharged. Illinois State Bank named conservator for Maggie Wills spendthrift estate. Eva Fraser recovering after alleged strychnine suicide attempt at Family theater. now improving at St. Mary’s Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Young
W. L. Johnson
J. A. Menge & Co
Nix & Berghofer Hardware Co
Acme Road Machine Co
Bert L. Nelson
Smith Roberts Manufacturing Co
James M. Matlock
Arnold, Arnold and Potter
Henrietta Donelson
Jas
W. Potter
Charles Wilkey
Anna Johnson
T. L. Banks
Isaac S. Marksbury
Jos. W. Allen
Herman L. Allen
Arthur A. Scott
Maria J. High
John W. High
John H. Garrett
Arthur E. Gay
State Savings Loan and Trust Company
Louisa W Williams
Mary E. Castle
Illinois State Bank Conservator
Maggie Wills
Fraser
Eva Fraser
Family Theater
St. Mary's Hospital
Local social notes include summer visits and socials
Mrs Hannah Schroeder to spend summer with sister Mrs Fried erike Thenhausen at 806 Monroe street after living on a county farm over 50 years. Mrs J R Williamson and daughter Valeria, of 1237 Vermont street, go to Denver to visit son John Williamson and daughter in law Mrs George T Handrich. United Men’s league hosts ice cream social at llch and State streets with cake and welcome for all. Mr and Mrs George Schnitker of 832 Jersey street host June guests daughter Mrs Hugh Andrews and granddaughter Velma from Joliet, first visit in a year. Mrs Clara Gaghan and Mrs Ethe Wilson of East St. Louis visit brother George Schumacher for a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Schroeder
Friederike Thenhausen
Monroe Street
Schroeder
J. R. Williamson
Valeria
Vermont Street
Denver
John Williamson
George T. Handrich
United Men's League of
Salem
St. Peter's
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. A. Wilson
Hannibal Court House
J. W. Mefford
Metcalf & Dingle
M. Sedimeier
American Disinfecting Company
J. HH. Settles
Superintendent County Hospital
Molne Britten
Cook County Hospital
Tammy Crane
Nurse County Hospital
Bertha Miller
Ben Powell
Work County Hospital
Tim Murphy
Hall Cook
Barber County Hospital
B. C. Settles
County Hospital
P.C. Lane
J. B. Zeer
Worrell Manufacturing Co
Rebey-Robinson Lumber Co
Palmyra Telephone Co
City of
Light and Water
National Refining Co
Barrel Traction of
J. S. Berghofer
J. F. W. Schaeffer
M. Rothweiler
Standard Oil Co
Howard Garage
QO. F. Threlkeld
J. P. Feaster
Best Bros. Hardware Co
George W. Leggett
Henry Benhoff
New Post Toasties
Inventor
Ted
Dolly
Zhao Py
Dicky Dippy’s
Dolly Dillaway
Billy Bates
Tom Boy
William
Billy
By Sinnott
Aion Om
Mary B. Hyde
C. D. Bone
Prairie City
Lake Geneva
M. W. B. Club
Japan
Mamie Horrels
Lewistown
Mamie Otte
Gardner [Fark
Association Rooms
Perry Farmer
Ter, Velma
Joliet
Mrs. Andrews
Clara Gaghan
Ethe Wilson
East St. Louis
Weilers
Lie aArt
Abasse
Optometrist and Jeweler
Maine St
Hands
Nazmyr
the Nazmyr CO
Quincy, Liu
Swaynie’s Baths
Pure the Bell Telephone
Central Union Telephone Company
Coral
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