14 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Rich Hill Tribune
Location
Rich Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1902
Page
1
Dr G N Sharp druggist and manufacturer advertises Curewhine for tenin teeth and cor remedies. Claims to cure others and warns of free line of lungs on hand. Invitation to bring preferred medical items to shop. Proprietor UO GN Sharp.
Laura Broocks returns from Texas visit. Mrs Jno Eagles visits relatives near Rockville. Capital sells No 4 wagon and Pann Implement Co. Mary J Wade appointed Bates County coal oil inspector. Donna Guiger back from Terre Haute Brasil trip. W T Duvall offers penny goods on East Park Ave. Mrs J Erle Statler returns from Kansas City. Mrs Harry Pounder and children depart for Cralgate Indiana. Junietta Livyd Meales dies at home and buried at Greenlawn Cemetery.
Boon McDaniel reports well as the Institute opens with strong attendance. Misses and visitors travel between Butler Lamar Osawatomie and Clinton. Gas Belt reunion routes and train fares feature in notices. A heavy rain causes minor damage. farm and business ads span buggies harness and local exhibitions.
Cash for your farm is offered with Prowell and Cook promising faster sales than any firm. They handle loan placement, abstracts, insurance, and business work. Contact their office at Paowest & Com, Rich bb, Moy.
The Prairie City Perm er’s Insurance Company held its annual meeting on the previous Saturday in Prairie City. Three directors were elected for three years: A H Dewese, George Church, and John Seelinger. Officers elected: President H Philbrick, Vice President C J Requa, Secretary Chris Hirni, Treasurer John Yous. The company touts nearly 500000 in policies and a strong cash surplus, with no assessments ever needed to cover losses. Other directors include James H Raybourn, M M Carroll, John Geach, C J Kequa, John Yous, C Hirni, and UH Philbrick.
In March Mr J T Pritchard faced the end as remedies failed. Eclectic physician Dr G M Sharp treated him and he has shown improvement. He is now able to be out and about and grateful praise is given for the recovery. The family notes success while the doctor remains unaware of this publication.
A year ago hay and corn prices surged but contracts now show hay at 2.00 per ton and corn per bushel. J J K Martin attended a Republican Congressional Committee gathering Monday in Harrisonville with strong attendance and reports from all sections. The preliminary campaign work was outlined and an agreed plan adopted, with next meeting set for September in Rich Hill.
A dubious 19th century advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh. It asserts the medicine cleanses the blood by destroying the foundation of disease and cites endorsements from unspecified proprietors and retailers in Toledo and nearby areas.
Col. Wade, a longtime Bates County figure born in Harrisonville Ohio, practiced law in Butler since 1868. He co owned the Bates County Democrat, served as Butler postmaster, and was coal oil inspector plus Nevada asylum director appointee. A paralysis strike led to a fatal second shock. he is survived by a wife and son Lieut. Ben KR Wade in the Philippine Islands. He was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Butler.
A farewell party was hosted at the home of Misses Ita and Lizzie Davis on Saturday night honoring Misses Maggit Reppert De Trimble and Cecil Mingus. The event featured games music and refreshments of cake and sherbet. A splendid time was reported by all. Musa Maggie Reppert left Tuesday for Kansas City and Miss Trimble for her home in Joglia.
A heartfelt note expresses gratitude to many friends for kindness shown through columns of the Tux Tribune during illness and the death of Mrs. C. W. Coorza. The tribute honors supportive neighbors and community members who offered comfort.
Campbell residents enjoyed a Wednesday circus visit with a lively parade and morning show, and an evening performance described as splendid. Large crowds attended, matching the promotional hype.
Farmers are urged to list farms for cash sales through Merwin Mo. office of S. A. Axia & Co The Land Men. They claim to have sold over 16 000 acres and offer abstract notary and loan services in multiple Missouri counties including Cass Jackson Bates Henry Johnson Vernon and Barton.
A fragmented notice directs to Harry Booth’s location near F and M Bank on 6th Street. It promises a range of goods and services including beer, furniture, undertaking items, caskets, burial probes, and a broad stock kept day and night.
The management plans the program and will run it with great effort. Accommodations for all are arranged, and there is no doubt about a favorable financial outcome of the fair this year for everyone involved.
East side merchants advertise cheaper tinware. Residents return from Kansas City and Iola Kansas. Local church dinner a grand success. Visits and trips dominate community life with relatives in Nevada Nashville St. Louis and Yates Center. The Woodman Log Rolling trip to Carthage plus a Denver temple meeting and millinery study are noted. Hoyt's Comedy Co at the Opera House performs all week as the Republican Senatorial Committee meets in Appleton City and plans campaign activities. North bound excurions via Mo Pec Ky and other lines are advertised for September and October.
Loren Logan and Mise Ritchie visited Rockville last week while Beatrice Henderson and Alva Lipe wed in Prescott. W A Rutledge officiated. crops for the season include two and a half corn and two crops of wheat with wheat yielding over 40 bushels per acre. Residents report Appleton City now on friendly terms with Rockville as KR T Robinson completes the telephone line. two telephones are in operation in Appleton City.
News reaches the Post Office Department that P C VanMatte postmaster will extend his leave from August 15 to September 15. The additional report notes his improved health and plan to resume duties.
An observer notes that readers engage with advertising columns as political content and that advertised items hold direct personal relevance to readers. The piece emphasizes that ads reflect real interests and choices of the public.
An obscure local item references Adrien in the city, a family named Gee, Mrs Vieumona, daughter of Me. oni Mere T. G. Ward, and a noted bit about geese near the family residence. The fragmentary text hints at a domestic matter with local individuals involved.
Fragmented text mentions wheat and corn, crops and weather cues, and references to prices, areas, and dates. It lacks coherent narrative or clear events, but notes production aspects and possible harvest timing in a generic rural setting.
Fragmentary account notes a women’s club presence in Alaska with ties to Russian era sites and a brick building. It mentions visiting club women receiving a cordial welcome and references an organized group with charter members and broad U S state representation.
A playful ad claims a short free period for a large collection of classic songs and tunes. It lists many titles such as America the Beautiful, Yankee Doodle, My Old Kentucky Home, and Swing Low Sweet Chariot, suggesting a library or catalog of patriotic and folk pieces.
Excursion tickets are on sale for Den ver Celera Sprage Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake and Oyder at a tare plus Sa.¢0 for travel to dates June 1 June 25 July 4 July 25 August 2 and October gr. A.
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