04 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
Rich Hill Tribune
Location
Rich Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1902
Page
1
An old advertisement promotes Dr G N Sharp as a druggist and manufacturer of family remedies. It touts products for malaria and stomach issues, claiming tested cures and urging readers to try them. It presents a period voice with general health claims and no verifiable details.
Tuesday morning sightings include Prof A C Gwin and Postmaster Bobbitt in town. J W McFadden and Judge Wix visited on business and campaigning. Attendees at Butler encampment saw a sham battle. Rose Smith returned to Oklahoma City, and many canvassed for candidates for recorder and representative. J C Griggs and family handled affairs in Beagley, while Duvall and various merchants promoted school supplies and local commerce.
Local briefs report Tax Time office visitors including Governor’s guest John Jamison and Bates county farmer D R Swezey. Mentions McKibben Grocer Co delivery wagon manager McKitride, Glasgow Mo visit by Mrs Simon Loeb and daughter, Cooperider’s return to Indianapolis duties, Mrs J T A Sailer’s trip to neutralia via Schell City, and Gooch Brow moving to new quarters in Harkins Dock. Also a solicitation for county managers with weekly salary.
Farmers are urged to sell farms for cash through Prowell and Cook of Rich Hill Missouri. The notice promises quicker sales than rivals and offers loan placement, abstract writing, insurance, and other work at their office.
Governor Dockery and officials spoke as Labor Day was marked by a large, representative parade at 1:30 led by Crawford's 2d Regt band and many local groups. Postmaster Martin chaired the assembly, with speeches by Hank Myera and Thor O'Neil, followed by remarks from Rev. Plowston and Rev. Coffey. The afternoon program was highlighted by decor and widespread attendance.
Governor A M Dockery arrived by early train to attend the Labor Day celebration and delivered an afternoon address from a West Park stand. He defended labor laws at federal and state levels, praised his record, and urged imperialist policy to expand markets for labor products.
During months of my wife’s illness we received unusual kindness from strangers who helped us. We cannot name everyone but mention our pastor and his wife Bre and Sister Pyles for their special care. May we meet beyond the shadows of earth. Sincerely, Wearey Lari.
Mr Mitchell arrived recently to lead the emelters at the plant but has returned to Iola Kansas. He is succeeded here by Mr A B Cobkentt, taking charge of operations and duties formerly held by Mitchell.
A fragmented old advertisement offers 500 dollars reward for a catarrh cure by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The text includes garbled names and dubious endorsements from local firms and pharmacies, with unclear proof of legitimacy and several misspellings. The OCR is incomplete and contains nonstandard punctuation and misread words.
Col R Kerens and Thomas Akins head the Missouri Republican gathering with members of state and congressional committees. Speakers include Howard Gray A W Brewster Herbert Hadley Theodore LaCafi James B Lindsay and other candidates. The event aims for party unity and voter outreach at the opera house with talks at 2:00 PM and 7:39 PM.
Andrew Wilwa Jr a driver on the night shift at Mine 22 was seriously injured when he was caught between a car and a wall Thursday night. He was initially thought dangerously hurt but examination showed he was badly hurt and will be out of work for some time.
Rich Hill High School shows improved facilities with about 400 dollars of scientific apparatus added and a greatly expanded reference library. A thorough business course including book keeping commercial law and typewriting is offered. The State University approves several subjects with 16 points leading to graduation and admission to Missouri College Union institutions.
A Socialist convention is scheduled for Saturday September 40th at 2 49 p m in the county courthouse Butler county to nominate a county ticket and address related matters The notice also advertises land for sale with pricing per acre including 160 acres at 160 and 169 acres at 4 6 per acre plus payment plans and wheat land options from grainfield kans by BK Arkon
Wanted notice seeking medical journal representatives in New York Cay area. Applicants should address salary, commission, and materials handling. Provide full address at 154 East Ya, E. T. C. 154 East and reply to acquire information.
Miss Maggie Reppert daughter of Mrs Jennie Reppert died Saturday from injuries after a coal oil can exploded in her hand while she attempted to light a fire. The body arrived Monday in Greenlawn cemetery where Rev K B Coffey led funeral services at the Presbyterian church where she was a member. She was about five years old and survived by her mother one sister and four brothers.
Mrs Tygard wife of Capt F J Tygard of Butler Missouri died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday August 37 native of Ohio She came to Missouri as a young woman settling in Holden then Butler active M E Church member generous and cheerful sister to Mr Thos M Orr Funeral from home conducted by Rev W F Jones with assistance from Rev Wm Sevens and Rev Dr Milter Floral offerings large in esteem for deceased and husband We all must go the way of all the earth
The shoot hosted by the Panama Gas Club on Labor Day drew a large crowd of spartymen for a day filled with 10 birds and 10 entries across multiple events. Winners and money prizes listed include Gilkey Woodard Wear Lyne Raed Lowder and others across nine events with notes on first place money and participant names.
A fragmented local column reports on numerous residents: Jobn Johannes and wife Sendy in Nevada. J T Weathers at a fair in Herrivonville. W L Royce tobacco crop issues by river flood. Will Beasley of Pittsburg, Kane, in Labor Day observations. Dr Olsen departing for Kecuss City for a ten day dental course. Miss Meagee Van Cleve taking a bookkeeping job in Holloway Grocery. Rev N K Pittman preaching at a Baptist Church. Misses Keiswender Hodeisen Leffler returning from Kick Hill. Walter Vail taking two weeks vacation to Hetland South Dakota. Mr Aang Bailey visiting family in Hope Arkansas. Geo Page's child death. Rich Hill mine reorganization near Cole Camp. Geo Templeton and son Harold from Ohio. Charles Collins of Rich Hill visiting. Robert B Gib from Wall Street visiting Pleasanton. warnings about youthful bond lums at public places. T G Turner of Athlatic buying land near Tratter and planning spring move. church notices for Walnut Street ME, Epworth League, and other local services. resolutions praising Kick Bill hospitality, Rich Hill School Board, Sage Carrington, and support for state school supervision and rural education reforms.
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