Securisor to E M Alvord Appointed Parsons Superintendent
A Dallas announcement reports E M Alvord named M K T superintendent at Parsons effective June 15 after a conference among Maxwell McDowell Walton and Sullivan. Alvord, ex Shreveport division head based at Greenville, will be replaced by J W Walton of Denison. J L Sullivan moves to Denison as Dallas division trainmaster. J H Davison succeeds Sullivan in Houston.
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Dallas Texas
Maxwell
T. S. McDowell
Jd. W. Walton
R. J. Sullivan
E. M. al Vord
Parsons
Shreveport
Greenville
J. W. Walton
Denison
Walton
Dallas
Bonham
J. L. Sullivan
Houston
San Antonio
Waco
Smithville
Sullivan
J. H. Davison
Death of Gaston Meslier in Grand Rapids
Gaston Meslier, a renowned figure in southwest passenger traffic, died Sunday in Grand Rapids Michigan. He recently became passenger and freight agent for a new electric system after years as a top executive with Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain and Missouri Kansas Texas. He never married, cared for an invalid sister, and his family once lived in Mobile Alabama.
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Gaston Meslier
Southwest
Grand Rapids
Mich
H. C. Townsend
Missouri Pacific
Iron Mountain
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Sedalia
St. Louis
Katy
Dallas
Texas Pacific
Memphis Passenger Association
Meslier
Mobile
Ala
Hospital Arrivals Report Trucker and Steel Gang Names
Hospital arrivals list workers and towns including B M Shrig and A G Shrig from Denison noted as truckers H Norris of Durant part of a steel gang with minimal context.
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B. M. Shrig
Trucker
Denison
A. G. Shrig
H. Norris
Steel Gang
Durant
Lan
Links and Pins and Workforce Shifts at Kansas City Lines
James Ferrell of the Katy shop is sick. Chris Heller of Missouri Pacific is sick. A J Mayberry of Pacific shops is laid off with an injured eye. Boilermaker Frank Thompson took a position at Jefferson City. Pete Hurley returned from Leavenworth and resumed work. Clay Townsend resumed after a week off for his mother's illness. Lee Monroe of Missouri Pacific resumed after illness. Bob Hendricks and G C Slugart returned from a Walnut fishing trip yesterday.
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James Ferrell
Katy
Chris Heller
Missouri Pacific
A. J. Mayberry
The
Pacific Shops
Frank Thompson
Jefferson City
Pete Hurley
Leavenworth
Clay Townsend
Lee Monroe
Bob Hendricks
Switchman GC. L. Slugart
Walnut
Missouri Pacific wrecking crew heads to Jefferson City
J C Martin and L Grandman of the Missouri Pacific wrecking crew left today for Jefferson City. John J Schumacher, injured last week after being struck by a narrow gauge train, was moved from Katy hospital to the Missouri Pacific hospital in St. Louis.
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J.C. Martin
L. Grandman
Missouri Pacific
Jeferson City
John J. Schumacher
Katy
St. Louis
Engagements announced for Claudia Ballard Goodwin and family ties
The Post Dispatch notes the engagement of Miss Claudia De Pew Ballard and Benjamin Prentice Goodwin, with Ballard family details and fall wedding plans. It also mentions the upcoming wedding of Mr Richard Bishop Moore and Miss Calshea Pemberton at Auxvasse, noting Moore’s lineage and connections to Ohio.
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Post-Dispatch
Claudia de Pew Ballard
Benjamin Prentice Goodwin
Miss Ballard
Theodore Ballard
Delmar Boulevard
Monticello
Mr. Goodwin
Sedalia
St. Louis
Laclede Bank
Col J. West Goodwin
Richard Bishop Moore
Calshea Pemberton
Auxvasse
Mr. Moore
W. T. Moore
Christian College
Bishop
Ohio
Rest rooms supervision chosen by Town Improvement League
The Town Improvement League selected representatives from local groups to supervise the newly opened rest rooms in the courthouse basement. Members include Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Rosse, Mrs. Buchan, Mrs. Babcock and others. Mrs. Lamm and Mrs. Evans will lead this week, followed by Mrs. Rosse next week. Donations of tables chairs pillows and other supplies are requested.
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The
Town Improvement League
Court House
Nautilus
Chas. C. Evans
Sorosis
Frank Rosse
Rocking Chair
Charles McLaughlin
Nehemgar
G. V. Buchan
E. W
Correction of road contract error shows larger amount
The Linotype misprinted a road district contract as $39.40 instead of $3,940. The mistake concerned two half mile rock roads on Fisher Lake and Marshall roads, with the correct total for both roads.
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Sentinel
Six-Mile Road
Fisher Lake Road
Marshall Road
W H Parsons Dead At 27 In Lamonte
W H Parsons a telegraph operator aged 27 died at his parents home in Lamonte this morning at 8 o'clock. The funeral will be held from the Lamonte church at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
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W. H. Parsons
Lamonte
Herbert Flesher Denies Future Excursions
Herbert Flesher swears he will not go on any more excursions. In Kansas City last Thursday a crowd introduced his young lady as his wife and he spent a month's salary on drinks to settle the matter.
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Herbert Flesher
Kansas City
City sanitarian urged to inspect hog and cattle pens
A subscriber suggests the sanitary officer devote time to hog pens and cattle pens that are nuisances and prevent citizens from sleeping with windows open at night.
Driver’s horse spooks at streetcar. shaft broken on Ohio street
Gi W. Faust was driving when his horse was frightened by a street car. The animal ran onto the curb near the Tenth street switch, breaking a shaft but causing no further damage.
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Gi. W. Faust
Ohio Street
Tenth Street
Fireman Mourns Poisoned Bird Dogs at Engine House No 1
Frank Dexheimer a fireman at engine house No 1 mourns two fine bird dogs poisoned this morning He offers 15 dollars for information leading to the guilty party or parties identified in the incident.
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Frank Dexheimer
Frank
Laney Estate Personal Effects Auction Saturday June 14
Henry Gregory executor of the late John Laney will sell the deceased's personal effects at auction on Saturday June 14 at the Laney farm three miles south of Green Ridge. Children's Day at Olive Branch Baptist Church near Beaman featured a fine program and a basket picnic drawing about 750 attendees.
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Henry Gregory
John Laney
Laney
Gireen Ridge
Olive Branch Baptist Church
Beaman
Tipton liverryman trades horses in city deal
Shephard, a Tipton liverryman, is in the city on business. He traded John Menefee a bay horse for a gray horse to match another traveler he has.
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Shephard
Tipton Liverryman
John Menefee
Justice Smith Court Convicts Rachael Armstrong in Lewd Conduct
In Justice Smith's court on Monday, Rachael Armstrong was convicted of lewd conduct and sentenced to five days in jail.
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Justice Smith
Rachael Armstrong
Prof Tedford Hosts Dance for Twenty Couples
Professor Tedford entertained twenty couples with a Monday evening dance at the College of Music hall strengthening campus social ties and showcasing student musicians.
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Tedford
College of Music Hall
Smallpox Reported in Family of M Anderson
Two cases of smallpox are reported in the family of M Anderson colored, residing at 431 North Mill Street. Local health authorities urge precaution and observation for contacts in the household.
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M. Anderson
North Mill Siro
Hughesville woman awarded $6 monthly pension
Wmn. A. Brown of Hughesville has been granted a pension of six dollars per month.
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Wmn. A. Brown
Hughesville
Broadway Presbyterian Sunday School Pic Nic At Forest Park
Sunday school groups from Broadway Presbyterian held a picnic at Forest Park today, enjoying a warm afternoon outdoors with families and children in a community gathering.
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Broadway Presbyterian Sunday School
Forest Park
Flora Glenn Arrives Home After St Louis Visit
Flora Glenn returned home this afternoon after a visit to St Louis.
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Flora Glenn
St. Louis
A Bachelor and a Pretty Girl
A brief humorous observation on a pretty girl's eyes and a man learning wisdom, with a note that common sense matters beyond charm.
The Bachelor’s Bet with Matrimony and Money
A witty reflection on marriage, money, and moral pretensions. The speaker contrasts gambling in matrimony with Wall Street and horse racing, noting how financial burdens and domestic life erode grand ideals.
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Wall Street
Coal for the Kitchen Range
A brief item from the New York Press notes coal supplies for household kitchen ranges. The note emphasizes the need to secure fuel for domestic cooking.
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New York Press
Notable Sayings on Truth and Law in Domestic Life
A compact collection of pointed maxims on truth, deception, and gender roles. It humorously contrasts men who sermonize to wives with their own failings and notes a spinster’s clear perception of events.
A Wise Man Sizes Up Outlook In Thoughtful Ruminations
A reflective remark notes a wise man examines things to gauge future prospects. The speaker questions if everyone were as smart as they think, society would be brilliant.
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George Babcock
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Charles Bard
Prairie Queen Lodge
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Dimities
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Sigset
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