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Newspaper
Rich Hill Tribune
Location
Rich Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1902
Page
1
J B Males administrator with will annexed of the estate of Thera Brain informs creditors and all interested that final settlement will be made at the next term of the Bates County Probate Court in Butler Missouri on August 11. Hales administrator.
Dr. Ames and son Cecil visit Adrian this week. Epworth League hosts Friday night gathering. Local visits include W. B. Vansdyke from Kansas City and Mrs. Hasford from Lincoln. Summer session starts soon. News covers prices at James' Cash Grocery, farm sales, political notices, and community notices from Norman Democrat-Topic.
A Butler reader combs an exhibit detailing county funds and salaries for the year, flagging several items. He notes jail guard costs of 744 and questions payouts to West Wim satt March and others, urging further inquiry to the editor and county officials.
E. E. Chapin of Mets Missouri and Miss Nellie McKibben were married Tuesday morning June 10 at the Hotel Mitchell in Nevada. Rev. R A Dislock of Rich Hill officiated. Chapin, a Missouri Pacific station agent, and a Metz lumber family daughter begin a home in Mets. They travel to Colorado for a wedding trip and hope to be at home in Mete in July.
Special excursion offers from Rich Hill with $1.24 round trip to Carthage Missouri and $16.00 round trip to Pueblo Denver and Colorado Springs. Sales dates span June through August with multiple return windows and final return October 31. Agent K. A. Bainay coordinates departures and tickets.
An agent offers to sell farms or arrange exchanges for western Kansas land. He schedules appearances at Amnardom Mo Foster Rich Hill Butler Adrian in mid June to take listings, asks for full description, terms, and promises to handle farm sales.
An imperfect OCR fragment shows a speaker claiming diminished faithfulness to a party, mentions a "tax payer" square, and quits. The text hints at a financial settlement or court action to "make hit all dlar before section day," with inability to continue. Entities are unclear.
Construction committee includes Steve Hammeck Dr Detemater E A Royce and Forest Caldwell Advertising committee lists F M Koontz J T Westhers and Dr Dela mater Entertainment panel features Geo A Huckeby F M Koontz Dr Dellamsater W W Chevertoc Jno Schmidt O Doyle and E M Chamberlain
Died Sunday morning June 6 at four o'clock Fiavey J Wiseman Jr aged seven years ten months funeral held Monday 11 at St Bridgetts Church conducted by Rev Father Scanlan. Remains sent to Louisburg Kansas for burial. The family and community extend condolences.
St Louis papers report several grocers were tried for selling baking powder containing alum in violation of the pure food law. All were convicted and fined 100 dollars each. Several powders sold under Circle C Three Meals and other names tested to contain alum. authorities urge buyers to demand cream of tartar brands.
Per Sele Steem Thevehing Machine engine good as new thresher in splendid shape, engine double, will sell all these cheap for cash. Inquire of WW Exaxcus Cor Sh Oak Rich Hill Me.
Mr. B. H. Winchell of Chicago spent Sunday in the city with his family, visiting friends and taking in local sights during a brief sojourn.
61.25 Hound Trip to Juptin June 1sth. Excursion train leaves Kiwh Hill at 7:90 & mmn. Meversing leaves jopite at Sp. . same dete, R. A. Hamer, Agent. Boevist Retes, Account of 46 of July. To all points on the Mo. Pacific' Ry. witches 200 mikes, one fare for the round trip, tickets to be sold July and zed gth, cetera Gast July 7th. No ticket issued for low thas $2 conte. R. A- Barer, Agent
KR Corres reports preaching at 11 AM at Christien Bodesverst with 7 pm gathering. Pastor KR Corres notes the schedule in this church notice.
Walnut Street M E Church announces Sunday services with preaching at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Junior League at 3:32 p.m. Epworth League at 7:00 p.m. Pastor W. T. Prisz leads the events.
Services at the church next Sabbath with Sunday School at 9 45 a m. Junior Endeavor at 3 30 p m. Senior Endeavor at 7 p m. Address 3730? Cuaxcenios listed by A W B Coxenios.
Two examinations will be held at West School building on January 27 and 28 and at Rich Hill on August 23. Only those prepared should attempt their papers, each subject must be completed in its allotted time, and no special favors will be granted. County Commissioner H. O. Maxey and Secretary E. B. Boanos urge seriousness and punctuality.
A profile of Clara Barton founder and president of the American National Red Cross Society appears in the July Delineator. The piece presents her as a remarkable, energetic figure with a varied career, detailing her quiet home life and domestic scenes.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions cures, itching, humors, and various medical terms and tests. It references a trial and printed testimonies with unclear details. The text includes names and scattered medical phrases, but lacks coherent events or outcomes to confirm.
HM Ralite and others discuss cigyr men and a bert cigues eld on Poezensted. Health notes on Capt. Tye and de Kobe in Kanes City. Excursion tickets offered for Missouri Pacific route Wichita to Denver with through Pullman service at $105 then $59 for return. Agent R A Barut promotes tickets and reservations.
A fragmented notice discusses securing advertising space at Gan for a local audience. It hints at quicker service and potential cost savings. Names like Paqwens and Cook appear, with a stray line about math. The readable bits suggest a small business or vendor promotion in a rural setting.
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