Woman Moonshiner Fights Colunbus Officers in Harris County
In Harris County United States Deputy Marshal Charles Williams and Deputy Henderson fought off Samantha Stokes a moonshine defendant after she drew a pistol and fired twice missing due to a misfired cap. Williams was scratched and Henderson bitten as the pair struggled to restrain her. Samson a large woman, she will face moonshine charges and a murder assault count in Columbus.
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Ted States
Charles Williams
Henderson
Samantha Stokes
Williams
Samantha
United States
Queen of the Gang
Cambridge readers report a gang targeting shoppers during commencement week. A pretty fashionably dressed girl, a 16 year old boy, and two men are described as the core quartet. The girl is suspected as leader, handling the loot from large dry goods stores.
Wanis FOR SALE VERY CHEAP Harness and Tack
Stan advertises Wanis and harness in fine condition for sale. Details and particulars available at 315 Ohio Street.
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Stanhope and Harness
Ohio Street
J C Wilcox Carpenter Builds Sidewalks and Fences
J C Wilcox offers patchwork and repair work including sidewalks and fencing from a residence at 617 Wilkerson Street. Phone 812 two rings.
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J. C. Wilcox
Wilkerson Street
Rooms for rent in modern house and office opportunity
For Rent Nice furnished rooms in modern house at 120 West Fifth St. Wanted fairly educated woman over 30 to assume control of permanent office business at 619 Mermod Jaccard Building St. Louis. This overview notes housing option and employment opportunity in one listing.
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West Fifth St
Mermod-Jaccard Building
St. Louis
Wanted Light Housework by White Girl in Family
Classified notice seeking a light houseworker by a small family. White girl wanted. no washing. Call at 401 West Tenth Street.
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West Tenth Street
Heynen's Store Notice At Northeast Missouri Pacific Depot
A brief item places the notice at W. H. Heynen's near the Northeast Missouri Pacific depot, indicating a location related to the event or business.
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W. H. Heynen
Mis
Convict killed for speaking out about prison conditions
Jackson Miss June 25 a guard Neill McLeod claims Dan Crockett was killed June 3 by Horace Wallace after Crockett exposed harsh treatment and poor food at the Rankin convict farms. Crockett supposedly refused to be whipped by Brooks Story and was slain during the ensuing struggle with Joe Strong and others involved. Governor Longine orders a full probe.
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Crockett
Brooks Story
Story
Joe Strong
Horace Wallace
Kincannon
Brandon
Longine
Smithton News Briefs From The Week
Chas. Monsees & Co. shipped a car load of stock Monday. Wheat harvesting has begun about Smithton. The Smithton Cornet Band will render music at Syracuse on the 4th. N. H. Haire sold three mules to L. M. Monsees last week. B. Johansen of Florence visited friends at Smithton Sunday. The Christian church received a new roof last week. Harvey Reed and Ed Boucher did the work. Miss Edith Glens of Belton is visiting friends here. John Ringen drove to Sedalia Tuesday. Dr. I. G. Barton of Pilot Grove will be in Smithton Friday and Saturday to do dental work and will extract teeth gratis. The German M. E. parsonage is being enlarged. Miss Tillie Richter left Sunday for St. Louis to visit relatives. Cora Zina and Orange Wakefield of St. Louis visited friends in Smithton Sunday. Mrs. O. A. Anderson and Mrs. Ed Street of St. Louis, sisters of Mrs. A. Richter, are visiting Smithton. Chas. P. Widemeyer of St. Louis, father of Mrs. A. Richter, was also her Sunday. Mrs. A. Gronemeyer of St. Louis is visiting her mother, Mrs. H. Albers, who is ill. George Harris, Homer Knox, Dr. Schwabe, George Schwabe, John Yeager, Ed Ringen, Clayton Haire and Linn Statts, and Misses Meea Palmer, Etta Bobbitt, Edith Glens, Ethel Boucher and Myrtle Ringen attended the Children’s Day programme at Maplewood Sunday afternoon.
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Smithton
Syracuse
N. H. Haire
L. M. Monsees
B. Johansen
Florence
Christan Church
Harvey Reed
Ed Boucher
Edith Glens
Belton
John Ringen
Sedalia
I. G .Barton
Pilot Grove
Tillie Richter
St. Louis
Cora
Zina
Orange Wakefield
O. A. Anderson
Ed Street
A. Richter
Meea Palmer
Etta Bobbitt
Ethel Boucher
Myrtle Ringen
Maplewood
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Advertises Strength and Digestion
CASTO OF TA bears the familiar claim of the digestive aid. The copy promises Kodol helps digestion and assimilation to transform wholesome food into nourishing blood, supporting nerves, tissues, muscles, and organs. It states cures indigestion dyspepsia and stomach catarrh and is sold by W F Bard Drug Co.
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W. F
Sante
Grandma
Father
Madison Memicins CO
Madison, Wis
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Wanted: Agents to represent established wealthy business
A historic notice seeks several persons of character in each state to represent and advertise a long established and solid business house. One agent is required in this county.
For Sale First Grade Top Buggy and Harness
For sale a first grade top buggy with harness in good condition. Inquire at 922 East Sixth Street.
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East Sixth Street
Dr Miles Nervine Praised By Nervous Baby Saver
A mother from Portland Indiana credits Dr Miles Nervine with saving her baby's life after severe sinking spells during a cold. She describes repeated near deaths, a half teaspoonful easing symptoms, and ongoing health since the first attack. Mrs Totten gives permission to publish and recommends the remedy. All druggists carry the first bottle and a free booklet is available.
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Miles’ Nervine
Miles
Lookout News Highlights Wheat Harvest and Community Updates
Wheat harvest is underway in the Lookout area with binder activity noted. A new telephone line connected Lookout with Longwood and Beaman is in place after recent work. Local church services, health-related travel, and family visits are reported, including births and visits from relatives.
Real Estate Bargains in City Homes Sale
Porter Real Estate Co. advertises a special sale of several dwellings at cut prices during the coming week. Listings include 1214 South Kentucky street a two story six room house 509 West Fourth street a five room house 1321 South Osage street a seven room house 1611 South Ohio street an eight room house 1306 South Lamine street a one story four room home and a double at 311 313 East Thirteenth street. Call at 404 Ohio street for details. Established in 1880.
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Kentucky Street
Fourth Street
West Fourth Street
To Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Medicine Claim
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It states a full refund from all druggists if the remedy fails and notes E. W. Grove's signature on each box. Price 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Bail Blue dan Red Cross Ball Blue offer
Ad claims Red Cross Ball Blue laundry product in a large 2 oz package for 5 cents, urging use of Bail Blue. Strong newspaper ad tone with bargain pricing and simple packaging details.
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Red Cross
Bes
Fourth of July Excursion Fare Details
One fare plus 50 cents for points where aare is six dollars or less. Sales July 2 and 4, limited to return July 7. See Katy agent.
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Katy
Indian Place Names Described for Summer Outings
Descriptive literature lists Muskoka Clear Sky Land Magnetowau Smooth Flowing Water Kawartha Bright Waters and Happy Lands as appealing spots in the Americas. Advertisements invite free mailings from Grand Trunk Railway System and Lehigh Valley Railroad for tours and Atlantic Seashore resort booklets.
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Muskoka
Magnetowau
Kawartha
Grand Trunk Railway System
Adams Street
Chicago
George W. Vaux
T. A
Outing to the N B A convention via Lehigh Valley route
Advertises a delightful trip to Boston for the N B A convention by traveling via Lehigh Valley railroad and New York. Encourages sending a two cent stamp to the General Passenger Department, Lehigh Valley Railroad, New York, for an descriptive booklet.
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Atlantic Seashore Resorts
Lehigh Valley Railroad
America
General Passenger Department
New York
Boston
Fourth of July Excursions on M K T Railway
Low rates between stations on the M K T railway for July 8 and July 4. Ask Katy's agent for particulars.
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Ask “Katy’s
Red Cross Ball Blue Promotes White Clothes
An ad urges consumers to keep whites bright with Red Cross Ball Blue. It claims the product comes in a large two ounce package sold by grocers for five cents.
Boies Bros. Co Offers Sedalia Lands and Kansas Ranch Bargains
Boies Bros. & Co lists Sedalia residences to trade for lands and Kansas cattle ranches for Missouri farms. Included are 2560 acres Pawnee bottom land, 2080 acre ranch near town, 2000 acre alfalfa land, and other Kansas parcels price ranges from 5 to 12.50 per acre. Also notes Missouri sales and garden City area references with timing before June 10.
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Kansas
Missouri
Pawnee Bottom
Pawnee County
Kas
Prigg
Garden City
Leoti
Lane County
Missouri Pacific
Arkansas Valley
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Trecipe
Saicuel
Columbus
Harris County
Uni
Hardy Flagg
Waupaca
Wis
Rocky Mountain
K. & T. Railway
Sedalix
Ozomulsion Food CO
Pine Street
Bears
Castoria
the Centaur Company
New York City
Queen OF the Gang
Cambridge, Mass
Feits
Sedalia Milling Co
Souri Pacific Depot
Prison Board
Rankin Farm
Smithton, MO
Chas. Monsees & Co
Casto
Bard Drug Co
Colonial Co
Caxon Bldg
Creutzel’s
Ohio St
Bell
Q. C
Dr. Miles
Nervine
Sentinel
Lookout
Longwood
Beaman
Peterson
Marshall
Union Church
G. W. Farley
Lula Drinkwater
Leland
C. W. Keller
Hughesville
Mitchell
Charley Wilson
Nichols
New Mexico
Frances and
Marsh Adams
A. F. Scott
M. B. McMullin
Porter Real Estate Co
South Osage Street
South Ohio Street
Teenth Street
South Lamine Street
Scott
Sancas-Pepsin GG
Coll Sfontaine
CHIO
Madame Tasb iLis
United Medical CO
Sox
Lancaster
The
Arlington
Pharmacy
John Glover
P. A. Sangree
Henry Lamm
Sangree & Lamm Rship
Sedalia, MO
Chichester
Chichester Cherleal Co
Madison Square, Pi
Ila
Ask
George Morton
G. P
T. Ry
Boies Bros. & Co
Con McHugh
Lodge, Staley
East Third Street
Stefe
Landman Bros
Ohio
Basement of
Mo. Trust Co
Parker
Schoon
Raveo Rocz
H. D. McGill
Clarksburg
Tenn
Pace
Wanrin Rudy
Ntesville
N. C
Dr. S. ML
D. Matt. Thompsen
Arlingt
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