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Newspaper
Rich Hill Tribune
Location
Rich Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1902
Page
1
Notice is given to all heirs and interested parties in the estate of Thema Iran descend to make final settlement at the next term of the Mate County Probate Court in Missouri. The administrator A. N. Hales will preside on the first day of August.
Journal notes from Rich Hill recount visits by Miss Lena Roppert and Mrs. Chas Teasley in Kansas City, plus numerous social calls, family visits, and minor incidents. Mentions Col N Wade’s improving health, a wheat harvest start, church work, political committee activity, and intercity travel by residents including Chas O Neil and Mrs. Ferguson.
A Buffalo Courier item praises Bates county youth George Churchill Rafter nephew of Rev. William Wallace Rafter for his ordination as deacon in Dunkirk on June 8. Other items mention the 6th District Democratic convention nominating D. A. DeArmond for Congress, July 4 plans in Rich Hill, and Nevada suits worth $3,000 drawing local commentary on legal fees.
A garbled fragment claims a firm will secure farms for sale quickly through an upcoming list. It mentions selling faster than others and includes nonsensical proper names and places, offering no clear dates or entities.
A fragmented notice claims deafness cannot be cured by loreal applications and asserts a single remedy via constitutional medicines. It describes inflammation of the Eustachian tube causing rumbling and hearing loss, promising a payment for any vase ul Desineneeament by unknown parties.
Dr. Wm Youngs of this city died Thursday at 275 PM after taking a lethal dose. Goods ordered for shipment were halted by telegram confirming his death. James A Brown conveyed the body from Coalgate to Mid Hill for burial. cremation service held at 4 PM led by Rev W B Chancellor, Knight of Pythias members guiding interment in Green-Lawn Cemetery. Youngs was a Master Mason and skilled physician, and the piece urges caution fortitude and perseverance.
An eyewitness near Big Piney creek describes a sudden wall of water and blasts of sound as a cloud burst and reservoir overflow triggered a violent flood. He recalls past mine disasters and the terror of the moment, noting destruction to trees and the landscape as towns and travelers faced the surge.
A Bryset School exhibit this week displays pupil work from primary to highest grade. Observers praised the thoughtful projects and the creditable quality of effort across grade levels.
Gro. FP. Hoceery advertises houses for sale with payments ranging from 150 to 1000 dollars. The seller invites interested buyers to visit, stressing honesty in payment terms and long-term purchase plans.
Two teacher examinations are planned this year. One in Butler at Wes School building on January 17 1903 and another at Rich Hull on August 22 23 1903. Applicants must arrive on time and present each subject within the allotted time. Do not rely on reputation. do not attempt if unprepared. Grading will be by the officials H O Maxer and E B Bonnow.
Property owners in Amsterdam Missouri and surrounding towns are invited to meet on June dates at Foster home, Rich Hill Merchants Hotel, Butler W O Atkeson office, and Hotel Lee Adrian to list farms or seek exchange for Western Kansas land. Provide full description, price, and terms.
Dr WwW and Dr Short, physicians and surgeons from Butler Maine, who restored Mr Henrys eyesight at Pleasant Gap three years ago, will lecture at Park House in Rich Hill. The doctors specialize in chronic diseases including eye ear nose and throat conditions.
Very good condition steam threshing machine and Reeves double engine. Well maintained and in splendid shape. Selling on time or cheap for cash. Inquiries to Ww, Biiepes, Cor, 3th & Oak, Rich HE, Ma.
Christian Church holds Sunday school at 9:40 a m preaching at 11 a m and Christian Endeavor at 7 p m Pastor RK Correy leads the parish noting the times and ongoing youth program.
Walnut Street ME Church schedules preaching at 11 am and 3 pm on Sunday. Sunday School begins 9:45 am. Junior League meets at 2:30 pm and Epworth League at 7 pm. W. T. Pwo serves as pastor.
There will be services of this church next Sabbath at 11 a.m. and Sunday School at 9 45 a.m. Junior Endeavor at 2 30 p.m. Senior Endeavor at 7 p.m. W B Ceaneer cm.
State convention scheduled in Jefferson City on June 24 with the Senatonal Decreation July 22 and another convention in Once ota on July aa.
From Our Exchanges reports on county events, weddings, travel, and crop conditions. Loree and Merwin families appear, Apache trips noted, and a May 4 wedding of Miss Amy Lamet to Frank Law is described with ceremony details and family attendance. Weather and crop outlook are briefly mentioned alongside local visits and travel gossip.
Opaque records show a county meeting with mentions of a party and committee names. The text references Mosses Jum Hlodoek and Mater with costs and payments, a march event, and references to a feast and letters received.
An OCR fragment describes rail travel offerings between Wichita and Denver with fares, schedules, and agents. It mentions tickets for various trains, sleeping car service, and connections through Kansas City and Omaha, with daily departures and different price points. Jody and B. A. Macey are named as agents.
Fragmented OCR text describes an excursion deal with a $16 fee and several place names and dates. It mentions Canbage, Fochie, Downes, Gatorade, and a July to September window. Reading is partial and unclear but indicates travel specials and savings.
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