Wild Goat Initiation Trial Sparks Legal Fight
Samuel W. Mitchell sues the Woodmen of the World for 25000 alleging injuries from riding a ritual goat during Hickory Grove Camp initiation in Yorkville. He claims physical harm and a costly operation, while Woodmen counsel argue he was not hurt physically though his feelings were hurt. The case raises questions about the secret society goat ritual conducted in 1901.
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Yorkville
D. C
Secret Society
Samuel W. Mitchell
Woodmen of the World
Mr. Mitchell
Hickory Grove Camp
Mitchell
Ledee
G. S. Hart
James S. Hart
Hickory Camp
Wang
Woodmen
J. ©. Root
Omaha
Ife
W. T. Slaughter
Count Redstone the Lion Dog Dies After Illness
Clyde Patterson mourns as his racing dog Count Redstone dies after a period of illness in Sedalia. The veterinarian administered chloroform to end the animal’s suffering following three straight losses by Sedalia to Springfield.
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Clyde Patterson
Sedalia
Springfield
Redstone
Doe Hick
Don’t Start Wrong With a Summer Cold Cure
An advertisement claims One Minute Cough Cure prevents and treats summer colds causing coughs and throat and lung troubles. It features testimonials from J. H. Bowles of Groventon NH and W. E. Bard Drug Co endorsing its safety and quick action for children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Bowles
Groveton
N. H
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Storm lays waste to farms and homes in weekend cyclone
A weekend cyclone damaged John Klein’s house injuring his wife and child, destroyed G. W. Rhoad’s barn and ruined his orchard, and badly damaged farms of August Crieschen and John Kahrs except their homes.
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John Klein
G. W. Rhoad
August Crieschen
John ©. Kahrs
Sciatic Rheumatism Cured After 14 Years of Suffering
Josh Edgar of Germantown California says fourteen years of sciatic rheumatism ended after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He reports immediate relief and a complete cure with no return. The liniment is sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh Edgar
Germantown
Cal
Chamberlain
Dr McNeil Reports For Odd Fellows At Neapolis Lodge
Dr McNeil representative to the grand lodge from the Odd Fellows lodges gave a report at Neapolis lodge’s last night session. Prairie Queen lodge plans a social session tonight.
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Dr. McNeil
Grand Lodge
Odd Fellow
Neapolis Lodge
Prairie Queen Lodge
Madison Medicine Firm Claims Tea Exclusive Rights
The Madison Medicine company asserts exclusive manufacture rights for Rocky Mountain Tea and condemns any non Madison Medicine production as deception. It warns the product is never sold in bulk and is always packaged at 35 cents by W. E. Bard Drug company.
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Madison Medicine Company
W. E. Bard Drug Company
Birth of Baby Adams on West Fifth Street
A daughter was born Sunday morning May 25 to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Adams née Belle Bohen at their West Fifth Street home.
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Adams
Tom Adams
Belle Bohen
West Fifth Street
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Man Wild
Secret Organization
Castornaita
Henry Lamm Sangree
Lamm
E. H. Chapman
Osage
Igenfritz
the Plaza
West Third Street
Chas. Pudro
J. B. Holdner
The
Main St
W. Main
A. J. Tucker
Algenfritz
W. D. Steele
Katy
Cash Grocery
West Main Street
Phoseske C. Dolph & Co
Sedalia, Mo
Igor
New Orleans
Japan
Star
Honkomp Manufacturing Co
Missouri
Third Street
Queen City Telephone Co
Brandt Bldg
Bell Telephone
Missouri & Kansas Telephone Co
South Ohio St
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