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Newspaper

Sedalia Weekly Democrat

Location

Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1918

Page

4

Obituary: Mrs Hattie Ball Dies After Short Illness

Mrs Hattie Ball 21 wife of W H Ball an employee at the M K T shons died Saturday noon at 1509 South Stewart from influenza after a brief illness. Born Pettis county May 11 1887 she attended Sedalia High School and before marriage in 1914 was Miss Hattie Elliott daughter of J A Elliott south of Sedalia. Survived by husband a three year old son William Ab three sisters Brooks Wilson Green Ridge Maude Arnold south of town Leonard Milburn Ionia and Roy Elliott Pueblo Colo. Member of South Methodist church New Bethlehem. Funeral arrangements not yet made.

Hattie Ball W. H. Ball South Stewart Ball Pettis County Sedalia Hattie Elliott J. A. Elliott South of Sedali William Ab Brooks Wilson Green Ridge Maude Arnold Leonard Milburn Ionia Roy Elliott Pueblo Cola South Methodist Church of New Bethlehem

Conductor W L Norris Dies At 64 In Sedalia

Conductor W L Norris aged 64 died Saturday at 11 45 am in M E T hospital after two weeks illness. Born August 26 1854 in Owosso Michigan he lived most of youth there. He worked as a conductor on the Ann Arbor line later on the M K T in Sedalia. Survived by wife Clara two sons Arthur Norris Sedalia and Willard Norris in France and one sister Mrs A M Hume Owosso. Funeral Monday at 2 30 pm at Mike McLaughlin chapel with Rev WE Martin officiating. Burial Crown Hill. Pallbearers to be selected from O R C and Woodmen. Flowers declined for the family.

W. L. Norris Owosso Mich Ann Arbor Tone Clara Smith Mt. Pleasant Michigan Sedalia Arthur Norris Willard Norris Machine Sun Company France A. M. Hume Order of Woodmen Mike McLaughlin WE. Martin Cal Uiltext Episcopal Church Neiples Faroily Lerica Crown Hill

Mrs J W Blackburn Dies at 74 in Houstonia

Mrs J W Blackburn wife of a prominent North Pettis County citizen died Saturday at home in Houstonia from gastritis. Funeral services Monday at 10 am with burial in Houstonia cemetery. She was 74 and survived by her husband five children Joseph L Blackburn Mrs John Montgomery Er G Blackburn Mrs Joseph Franklin near Kneebwoster and Porter D Blackburn of St Louis Terminal hospital. Two children Sam and Ruby Blackburn predeceased her.

J. W. Blackburn North Pettis County Houstonia Houstonia Cemetery Blackburn Joseph L. Blackburn John Montgomery Er. G Blackburn Joseph Franklin Knebwoster Porter D. Blackburn Terminal Hospital St. Louis Sam Ruby Blackburn

Funeral for Harry F Bruning Set at 2 30

Funeral services for Harry F Bruning who died Friday following a skull fracture from a fall from a coach at Missouri Pacific shops will be held Sunday at 2 30 p m at the family residence 511 Dai-Whi-Mo Court Rev J F W Helkamp of the Evangelical church will preside Pallbearers include E F Dowding L D Corson Stephen R Hill and Elmer D Robb from railway unions Burial will be in Crown Hill cemetery

Harry F. Bruning Missouri Pacific Dai-Whi-Mo Court J. F. W. Helkamp Evangelical Church Brotherhood of Railway Carmens Messrs FE. P. Dowding L. D. Corson W. C. Ww. Mesecra Stephen R. Hill Elmer D. Robb Crown Hill Cemetery

Thomas H. Harlan Dies After Short Illness

Thomas H. Harlan aged 22 a fireman with M E T died Saturday noon at the company hospital after a brief influenza illness. He lived in Clifton City formerly Seda Lia at 216 East Sixth street. Survived by his widow ill with influenza at the general hospital and four brothers. Remains to Clifton City Sunday morning at 6:25 for services and interment in the cemetery there.

Thomas H. Harlan Company Hospital Mr. Harlan Clifton City Sedalia East Sixth Street General Hospital Harlan East Fourth Street

Death of Miss Leah E. Disney at 35 in Baltimore area

Miss Leah E. Disney aged 35 died at St Marys hospital at 4 39 after a short illness from acute Brights disease. Her mother Mrs Katherine Disney from Baltimore was with her. She had been employed at Flower Barretts dry goods store before illness.

Leah E. Disney St. Mary’s Hospital Bright Katherine Disney Baltimore Miss Disney Flower-Barrett Mil

Funeral Plans for Mrs. Disney Headed to Baltimore

The Linery department reports Mrs. Disney departed Saturday afternoon with her body for Baltimore. Funeral services will be held there and interment will follow.

Disney Baltimore

Death of 15 year old Raymond Cannon in Eldorado Kansas

Raymond Cannon son of Mrs. Maude Cannon died after influenza and pneumonia at the family home in Eldorado Kansas. He was born in Sedalia in 1903 and attended Broadway School and Sedalia High School. He is survived by his mother two sisters Mackey Belle and Carol Maude and a brother Harley Lee. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 o'clock at the McLaughlin chapel with Rev. S. M. Brown officiating. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Enza Feldorada Kans Raymond Sedalia Broadway Harvey L. Cannon FI Dorado Raymon EL Dorado Mackey Belle Carol Maude Harley Lee Richard Waddell Glenn Brill Daniel Faits Roy Bennett Harold Yunker Leonard McAdams Crown Hill Cemetery

Funeral for Mrs. J. W. Blackburn Held in Houstonia

Funeral services for Mrs. J. W. Blackburn born Mary Simpson October 14 1845 in Paris Monroe County were conducted at the Methodist Episcopal church South in Houstonia with Rev. G A Hargis officiating. Burial followed in Houstonia cemetery. She married March 5 1863 in Paris and lived in Shelby Saline Pettis counties. Nine living descendants and twenty grandchildren along with four great grandchildren survived. Two grandsons, sons of Joseph Franklin, served in France. The couple observed their golden anniversary two weeks earlier with a family dinner.

J. W. Blackburn Houstonia Methodist Episcopal Church South G .A. Hargis Paris Shelby County Saline County Pettis County Joseph Franklin France

Death of Finnie Jennings Bryant at 19 in Independence

Finnie Jennings Bryant died Sunday at 1:00 AM in Independence Missouri from pneumonia. Born Sedalia January 30, 1899 he is survived by his parents Finn Bryant and wife Mo, three brothers Frank Harry Bryan East Sedana and John of Boliver, two sisters Laura and Gladys, twelve half brothers and one half sister. Rev Dinwiddie led funeral at McLaughlin chapel Monday at 2:30 PM with burial in Abell Cemetery south of Sedelia.

Finnie Jennings Bryant Independence Mr. Bryant Sedalia Finn Bryant Frank Harry Bryant East Sedana John Bryant Boliver Laura Gladys Wiliam Freeland West Tifth Street Vine Fisher Canada Rev Dinwiddie McLaughlin Chapel Buria Abell Cemetery Sedelia

Mrs Stella Harlan Dies of Influenza

Mrs Stella Florence Harlan aged 20 widow of Thomas H Harlan died Sunday night at 12 o'clock at the general hospital after a brief illness from influenza. She and her husband resided at 217 East Sixth street. Born in Pilot Grove Missouri, her parents are Antone Schrader and his wife who reside there. The body will be taken to Otterville Tuesday morning for funeral services and burial.

Stella Florence Harlan Thomas H Harlan M. E General Hospital Harlan East Sixth Street Pilot Grove Antone Schrader Otterville

Death of F L Settles in Krebs Oklahoma

F L Settles of Krebs Oklahoma died Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock after a weeklong illness from influenza and pneumonia. He was born August 29 1890 in Henry county and had lived in Pettis county for years. He worked as an agent for the M K T for ten years and is survived by a wife, a six year old daughter Mildred, his parents Mr and Mrs James Settles of McAlester Oklahoma, two sisters Mrs Lee Weaver of McAlester and Mrs Ben Settles of Sedalia, and a brother H W Settles of Muskogee Oklahoma.

Ben Settles South Kentucky Avenue F. L. Settles Krebs Okla Henry County Pettis County Mildred James Settles McAlester Lee Weaver Sedalia H. W. Settles Muskogee

Wesley F Madden Dies at 15 from Influenza Pneumonia in Missouri

Wesley F Madden 15 son of Mr and Mrs A E Madden of Spring Fork Missouri died Sunday at 11 am at home from influenza followed by pneumonia Six other Madden family members are ill with influenza Short services will be held Tuesday afternoon at Bethlehem church and interment made in the town cemetery

Wesley F. Madden A. E. Madden Spring Fork

Death of N B Cooper in Sedalia

N B Cooper aged 60 died Sunday at 3 pm at his daughter Mrs I Wheeler’s home 1305 West Fifth street Sedalia He resided in Knon ester forty years before moving to Sedalia to live with his daughter Survived by wife Stella two daughters Mrs Wheeler and Mrs L C Fullerton of 1320 East Sixth street and two sons Lewis of Oswatomie Kansas and James of Wichita Kansas The body will be taken to Knobnoster Tuesday morning for funeral services and interment.

N. B. Cooper West Fifth Street Cooper Knonester Sedalia Stella Cooper Mrs. Wheeler L. C. Fullerton East Sixth Street Lewis Cooper Oswatomi

Mrs. Georgia Lou Northway Dies at 25 in Jeff City

Mrs. Georgia Lou Northway 25 wife of Lawrence H Northway painter at Missouri Pacific shops died Tuesday morning at 7 at the family home 2200 East Twelfth street She was born in Jefferson City January 8 1893 and lived there most of her life The family moved to Sedalia two years ago Surviving are the husband four children Oliver Leonard C Benjamin and William all at home her parents Mr and Mrs O P Jones of Jefferson City six sisters and three brothers The remains will be taken to Clayville Mo for funeral services and burial at Mt Pleasant cemetery

Georgia Lou Northway Lawrence H. Northway Missouri Pacific East Twelfth Street Northway Jefferson City Sedalia Clayville Mt. Pleasant

Baby George Boatright Jr. Dies After Illness

George Francis Boatright Jr., ten months old of 1516 South Carr avenue, died at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday after pneumonia. Private funeral at the home Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. then burial at Longwood Cemetery with a short service there. Rev. W. T. McClure will officiate. He is survived by parents a sister Catherine and brothers Lieutenant William G. Boatright in France with field artillery and Dean D. Boatright at Central College Fayette.

George Francis Boatright George Francis, Jr George F. Boatright South Carr Avenue Longwood W. T. McClure Methodist Episcopal Church South Catherine William G. Boatright Field Artillery France Dean D. Boatright Central College Fayette

George Klein longtime candy man dies in St Louis

George Klein a well known traveling salesman for fifty two years with the Blanke Wenneker Candy Co died last Friday at his daughter's home in St. Louis. Sedalia friends received the news and mourn his passing. He is survived by a daughter and a son.

George Klein Blanke-Wenneker Candy Co St. Louis Sedalia Klein

Madden Family Tragedy Strikes Spring Fork as Flu Fever

Mrs A E Madden died Monday night at her Spring Fork Missouri home from influenza followed by pneumonia. Her 15 year old son Wesley Madden died Sunday from the same illness. Six other Madden children are ill. Short services were held Tuesday at Bethlehem church for the son. burial planned pending arrangements for Mrs Madden.

A. E. Madden A. E Madden Spring Fork Pneumona Wesley Madden Bethlehem Church Madden

Funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Knipp in Tipton

Mrs. Elizabeth Knipp died in Kansas City last Saturday. Her funeral was held at 9 o clock Tuesday morning at St. Andrew's Catholic church in Tipton. A J Knipp of this city and his wife attended the rites. Survived by daughter Eleanor Knipp, mother Eva Wermelskirchen of Tipton, and five brothers including John Wermelskirchen of Sedalia, and a sister.

Knipp Elizabeth Knipp Kansas City St. Andrew’s Catholic Church Tipton A. J. Knipp John Wermelskirschen Sedalia

Ruby Bryant Died of Influenza at Four Years

Ruby Virginia Bryant four years old daughter of Mr and Mrs James H Bryant of 1313 East Tenth Street died Tuesday morning from influenza. The funeral will be held at the family home Wednesday at 11 o clock and burial will be in Abell cemetery.

Ruby Virginia Bryant James H. Bryant East Tenth Street Abell Cemetery

Death of Infant Raymond Ream Ends Family Tragedy

Raymond Wesley Ream aged 7 months and ten days, son of Mr and Mrs Wesley Ream, died at the family home. Funeral arrangements were incomplete in the brief notice.

Raymond Wesley Ream Wesley Ream

Funeral notice for service at Hopewell chapel

A funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock at Hopewell chapel. Interment follows in the church cemetery. The deceased lay six miles north of Sedalia on Monday night at 9 30.

Sedalia Hopewell Chapel

De Bord 38, Dies in Sedalia After Illness

Thomas M De Bord aged 38 died Tuesday afternoon at 4 o clock at St Marys hospital from pneumonia after a weeklong illness He was born in Iowa August 31 1879 and lived with his wife Mrs Fay De Bord at 324 East Second Street Sedalia He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs T J De Bord of Kansas City The body was taken to Kansas City for burial Wednesday morning accompanied by his wife and brother B H De Bord

Thomas M. de Bord St. Mary’s Hospital Mr. de Bord Iowa Fay de Bo Sedalia East Second Street T. J. de Bord Kansas City

Funeral for Ruby Bryant Eight Months Old

The funeral of Ruby Bryant eight months old daughter of Mr and Mrs James H Bryant was held at the family home 1313 East Tenth street Wednesday at 11 o'clock Rev Widdie officiating. Burial was in Abell cemetery.

Ruby Bryant James H. Bryant East Tenth Street Widdie Abell Ayain

Death Toll From Pneumonia and Flu in Springfork Family

Marian Madden age 17 dies at home as pneumonia and influenza claim his life. The mother Mrs. Cora Madden died a day earlier and son Wesley, 15, died Sunday. Four other children ill at home. Funeral for Marian and Mrs Madden set for Wednesday at Bethlehem church with burial in the Bethlehem cemetery.

Funeral for 15 year old Raymond Cannon

The funeral for Raymond Cannon a 15 year old son of Mrs Maude Cannon died Sunday night at El Dorado Kansas from pneumonia was held Wednesday at 10 am at the McLaughlin chapel Rev H E Martin rector Cavalry Episcopal officiated Many floral tributes from sorrowing friends surrounded the casket Pallbearers were Glenn Brill Richard Waddell Daniel Fults Roy Bennett Harold Yunker and Leonard McAdams Burial followed at Crown Hill Cemetery

Raymond Cannon Maude Cannon el Dorado Kans McLaughlin Chapel H. E. Martin Cavalry Episcopal Church Raymond Sayig Legion of Sorrowing Friends Glenn Brill Richard Waddell Daniel Fults Roy Bennett Harold Yunker Leonard McAdams Crown Hill Cemetery

Knipp Family Mourns Sudden Tipton Death of Nephew

Andy J. Knipp learned on Wednesday that his nephew, also named Andy J. Knipp, died suddenly in Tipton while driving to work. The 33 year old oil company employee collapsed at the wheel, survived by a widow and three children. Andy J. Knipp of this city will travel to Tipton for the funeral.

Andy J. Knipp Elizabeth Knipp Tipton Mr. Knipp Knipp Andy Knipp

Beucke Rites Held After Pneumonia Death in Sedalia

William L Beucke 30 died Wednesday at 9 25 am at 1410 South Osage Sedalia after a two week illness. Born Franklin County Missouri February 22 1889 he married Louisa in 1906 moved to Sedalia 1908. Survived by wife three children two sisters and four brothers plus church membership. Funeral in Hannibal after 9 25 am relocation with service Friday at 2 pm. Open air service planned at home Thursday night.

William L. Beucke South Osage Avenue Mr. Beucke Franklin County Palmyra Sedalia Lewis Beucke Owensville Louisa Beucke Leslie Neva Chester Kate Mede Mary Halmick Martha White Rose Jamerson Madison Ill A. J. Beucke J. H. Beucke Quincy, Jr George Tom Beucke France B. of Knights and Ladies of Security First Congregational Church Hannibal

Mary Wheeler Settles Daughter of Mrs W Settles Dies

Mrs Mary Wheeler Settles and Mr and Mrs H J Wheeler of 1400 East Third Street received notice Wednesday morning of the death of their daughter Mrs W W Settles at her residence.

Mary Wheeler Settles H. J. Wheeler East Third Street W. W. Settles

Remains of Mrs Wheeler to be shipped to Sedalia

The Indianapolis resident Mary Wheeler who died eight years ago will be sent to Sedalia Friday morning for burial as her husband and several children survive. Her parents Mr. and Mrs. HJ Wheeler, three sisters Mrs Birdie Wilson of Sedalia Mrs Mattie Schick of Concordia and Miss Sadie Wheeler, and a brother Corben Wheeler of Sedalia also survive. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Indianapolis Ind Sedalia Mary Wheeler HJ. Wheeler Birdie Wilson Mattie Schick Concordia Sadie Wheeler Corben Wheeler

Mrs Espelin Dies After Short Illness at 2400 South Marvin

Mrs Leontina Espelin aged 49 wife of C O Espelin a machinist at the Missouri Pacific shops died Tuesday afternoon at the family home 2400 South Marvin avenue following a short illness Besides the husband five children survive Funeral arrangements set for Saturday according to present plans.

Leontina Espelin C. O. Espelin Missouri Pacific South Marvin Avenue

Funeral for Mrs. Georgia Northway Held in Clayville

The body of Mrs. Georgia Northway who died Tuesday morning at the family home 2200 East Twelfth street was taken to Clayville Mo. Wednesday morning with relatives. Services will be held there late that afternoon and burial made in Ma Pleasant.

Bodle Brother-in-Law Dies of Pneumonia in Missouri

Alvin Bodle of 1200 South Moniteau received notice that his brother-in-law Mount Windsor of near Boonesboro Missouri died Wednesday at 1 pm from pneumonia after an earlier illness. Bodle had traveled Tuesday morning to attend the funeral services set for 2 pm Thursday.

South Moniteau Mount Windsor Boonesboro Bodle

Sedalia Woman Dies of Tuberculosis at 60

Mrs. M A Wells aged 60 died Wednesday night at 11 30 at her home 1723 South Quincy avenue Sedalia from tuberculosis She was born in Indiana lived in Oklahoma with relatives before moving to Sedalia eleven months ago She is survived by four children Mrs Viola Pirtle T W Griffith and A O Griffith of Sedalia and T W Griffith of Oklahoma The body will be taken to Camden Missouri Thursday for funeral services and interment

M .A .Wells South Quincy Avenue Wells Indiana Oklahoma Sedalia Viola Pirtle T. W. Griffith A. O. Griffith The Christian Church In Camden

Former Sedalia Resident Ada Shaunty Dies in St Louis

Miss Ada Shaunty, once of Sedalia, died Wednesday at her St. Louis home. Her remains arrive Friday afternoon on Missouri Pacific train No. 11 at 2 05 and burial will be in Crown Hill cemetery. She is survived by her parents two sisters Mrs Redman Major of St Louis Mrs W J Wyan of Tulsa Okla and a brother Clarence Shaunty of St Louis.

Ada Shaunty Sedalia St. Louis Missouri Pacific Crown Hill Miss Shaunty Redman Major W. J. Wyan Tulsa Oklo Clarence Shaunty

Noted Central Missouri merchant H. M. Keevil dies at 80

H. M. Keevil, age 80 and a longtime Syracuse merchant and stockman, died Tuesday after a long illness. Survived by a widow and several children including Mrs. W. H. Olney, Blanche, Harry, Mara with the American Expeditionary Forces, James, Alice, Vincent, and Robert Keevil. A daughter Sara Carpenter died years ago. Funeral held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Tipton with burial there.

H. M. Keevil Missouri Syracuse Keevil W. H. Olney Blanche Keevil Harry Keevil Mara Keevil France James Alice Vincent Robert Keevil Sara Carpenter Tipton

Widow in Rushville Mourns Death of Brother Charles Osborne

Mrs. H V Leist of 301 East Seventh Street learns her brother Charles Osborne died at his Rushville home at 1 30 this morning from influenza and pneumonia. Osborne, 50, a city resident, was survived by wife and son Gary. Leist left Thursday for Rushville to attend the funeral Friday at 2 50 PM at the home, burial in Rushville.

H. V. Leist East Seventh Street Charles Osborne Rushville Osborne Hel City Gary Leist Thuree Missouri Atushville

Mrs Nora Biddlecomb 93 Dies After Illness

Mrs Nora French Biddlecomb aged 93 died Thursday morning at 5 o'clock at the family home 108 South Prospect avenue after a long illness with pneumonia and influenza since Thanksgiving. She was born in Carthage Missouri on October 5 1895. She was before her marriage Miss Anna I...

Nora French Biddlecomb South Prospect Avenue Mrs Biddlecomb Carthage Miss An Il

Obituary for Nora French Biddlecomb of Carthage Family

Nora French wife of Frank Biddlecomb died after four years in Sedalia from Carthage Missouri. She leaves two children Howard and Calvin and is survived by her parents S C and Mrs French and siblings Walter Sidney William Fay and Arline. Funeral services will be held in Carthage with burial there. Also with Harry in France.

Nora French Frank Biddlecomb Carthaxe Howard Calvin Sedalia Joplin Biddlecomb City Light and Traction Co S. C. French Walter Sidney Carthage William Harry France Fay Arline Methodist Episcopal Church

Randall Pugh Dies After Illness at 28

Randall Pugh aged 28 died Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 at the family home 1803 South Ohio avenue after a weeklong illness with influenza and pneumonia. He was born January 2 1890 in Scottsdale Penn and married Nellie Owens October 22 1911. Survived by widow, three children, mother in Pittsburgh, three sisters Julia Lindsay Dorothy Ramsey Grace Pugh and brothers Persh Dan Pugh all in Pa. He belonged to Woodmen of the World Painters Union and Railroad Trainmen. Funeral at the family home Friday at 2 30 with pallbearers from friends. Burial Crown Hill cemetery.

Randall Pugh South Ohio Avenue Mr. Pugh Scottsdale Penn Nellie Owens Gladys Gilbert Wilbur Collins’ Bros A. R .Stevens Pittsburgh Julia Lindsay Dorothy Ramsey Youngwood Grace Pugh Persh Dan Pugh McKeesport Woodmen of the World Painters’ Union Railroad South Ohio Avenue

Death of William Beucke. influenza claim leads to Hannibal service

The body of William L. Beucke, who died Wednesday morning at 1410 South Osage avenue from influenza, was sent to Hannibal Missouri Thursday morning with his brother A J Beucke and Firemen's Union members. Services are set for Friday at 2 PM in Hannibal with burial to follow.

William L. Beucke South Osage Avenue Hannibal A. J. Beucke Firemen’s Union

Mrs Alexander Shattix Dies in Texas Visit

Mrs Alexander Shattix formerly of Sedalia died in Hamlin Texas from pneumonia during a visit last Saturday. Her home was Greenville Texas and information reached friends here on Thursday.

Alexander Shattix Sedalia Hamlin Texas Greenville

Death of Mrs. John Bruns at Cole Camp

News of the death reached Sedalia Thursday for Mrs. John Bruns a well known Cole Camp resident Funeral is set for noon Friday at Cole Camp with burial there.

Cole Camp John Bruns That City

Chamberlains Tablets For Digestive Relief

These tablets target indigestion and constipation. They gently tone the stomach liver and bowels restoring natural function. If you feel dull and constipated give them a trial. you are likely to be pleased with their effects.

Executors' Notice of Olmsted Estate in Pettis County

Letters of administration on the estate of Richard Martin Olmsted were granted November 50 1918 by the Pettis County Missouri Probate Court. All claims must be shown within one month to the executors Frederick R. Olmsted and W. H. Olmsted. if not exhibited within one year, claims are barred. Attested November 30 1918 by Judge E. W. Couey.

Richard Martin Olmsted Probate Court Pettis County Missouri Frederick R. Olmsted W. H. Olmsted

Palmer family visit noted in Manila area

Mr and Mrs John Palmer and their son visited Mrs Palmers relatives in Windsor last week. Mrs Minnie Durrill visited Mrs Opal Ziegel on Monday. John Paul made a business trip to Sedalia on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Charles Irwin and daughter visited Mr and Mrs Curtis Neil and family on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Henry Nolte called on Mr and Mrs Otha Currill Monday evening. Miss Mabel Hogan visits Miss Louis Evans this week.

John Palmer Mabel Hogan Louis Evans

Manila School Reopens After Flu Closure

The Manila school resumes after a weeklong shutdown due to the flu. Mrs Grace Cordry stays with her daughter Mrs Oren Durrill, who is ill with the flu, while Mr Walter Durrill of California visits his parents Mr and Mrs Mitt Durrill.

Manila Grace Cordry Oren Durrill Walter Durrill State of California Mitt Durrill

Casualties Listed for American Expeditionary Forces

Washington reports the general’s tally: 110 died of wounds, 278 died of disease, 111 wounded, 267 missing in action, total 766. Missouri men named include Corporal Dorsey Mitchell and many others listed by towns such as St. Louis, Kansas City, and Maryville.

Washington Dorsey E. Mitchell Morrisville Albert Thomas Easterbrook St. Joseph Earl P. Freyermuth Kansas City Julius Helm St. Louis George ?. McHugh Tebbetts Robert L. Sorgenfrei Chester Jewel Butts Steelville Francis Aloysius Burton Cameron John R. Desuza Kirkwood Hubert McClure Aurora Benjamin B. van Kempen Robert H. Watson Maryville

Flu and Grip Cough Remedy Endorsed by Satisfied Customer

Mrs. M. E. Smith of Benton Louisiana praises Foley's Honey and Tar as a grand remedy for influenza grip coughs and colds. The drug gift contains no opiates and is recommended for every household during prevalent illness season.

Divorced Woman Reclaims Maiden Name in Circuit Decree

Late Tuesday a petition for divorce was filed by Lureen A. Pregge from husband Harry P. Pregge alleging general indignities. The decree was granted the same afternoon and her maiden name Lureen A. Keuck was restored.

Circuit Clerk’s Office Lureen A. Pregge Harry P. Pregge Lureen A. Keuck

Cattle and Grain Markets Report from Kansas City

Cattle receipts reach 6000 with a steady market. Prime fed steers bring 78.00 to 80.10, dressed beef steers 12.00 to 18.00, cows and heifers 5.25 to 12.50, stockers 6.50 to 12.50, bulls 6.50 to 9.00, calves 6.00 to 43.75. Hogs receipts 13000 steady with heavy hogs 17.00 to 17.70, feeders 17.25 to 17.70, lights 17.00 to 17.60.

Kansas City

St Louis Live Stock Market Report

St Louis Mo December 5 cattle receipts 6500 market slow native steers 11.50 18.25 yearling steers and heifers 9.50 15 calves 7.75 17.50 Hiogs receipts 28600 market 25 cents lower light 1735 1750 mix ed 1740 1765 hoary 1755 1765

St. Louis

Kansas City Produce Market Prices Report

Kansas City Missouri December 5 price report shows Butter Creamery firsts 59c, seconds 55c. Eggs Firsts 65c, Seconds 52c.

Kansas City

Splendid Cough Medicine Praised by Mother in Missouri

Mrs. Clay Fry of Ferguson Station Missouri endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She says it helps her children at the first signs of croup and relieves her own coughs and colds after a few doses. The testimonial notes rapid relief and quick recovery with continued use.

Boys to be Mustered Out of S A T C at Columbia

W C Wheeler reports university students in Columbia will be dismissed December 13 as S A T C ends. The Fourth Engineers, including Sedalia men Sheldon Wallace George E Dugan Charles H Allen A W ThoQS Harold Dean George Evans Newton Allison, will receive honorable discharges from the U S Army when dismissed.

W. C. Wheeler University At Columbia Doc Fourth Engineers Engineers Company Ss. A. T Sedalia Sheldon Wallace George E. Dugan Charles H. Allen A. W. Thoqs Harold Dean George Evans Newton

Kidney Pills Promising Rheumatic Relief Endorsed by Patient

A testimonial from W. H. Frear of Albany New York says kidney pills eased his run down condition and weakness and that he thought kidneys were at fault. He recommends Foley Kidney Pills and offers to have his name used. The ad notes they stop rheumatic aches and mentions W. E. Bard Drug Co.

W. H. Frear Myrtle Ave Albany M. D Saal Foley W. E. Bard Drug Co

Manly Appointed to National War Labor Board Post

Washington on December 1 President Wilson accepted the resignation of Frank P Walsh as joint chairman of the National War Labor Board and named Basil M Manly to fill the vacancy. Walsh's alternate William Harmon Black also resigned but was reassigned by Manly as his own alternate.

Manly Walsh Washington Frank P Walsh National War Labor Board Wilson Basil M. Manly William Harmon Black Walsh

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