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Newspaper

Sedalia Weekly Democrat

Location

Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1914

Page

3

Oak Grove Ice Cream Social Nets 20.75 From Cherry Sales

Webb Palmer on the sick list reports the Oak Grove social raised 20.75 from cherry sales at 40 cents a gallon. Dehmey sold one hundred gallons of cherries. The owl event drew crowds and varied local notes on families, health, and farming conditions in Oak Grove Missouri.

Oak Grove Dehmey Blanche Longan Palmer Dresden W. R. Wilson Maywood Hospital Opal Stober Harry Dehmey Gus Romig Francis Romig Joe Stober Roy George Stober Mabel Stober Quisenberry Lillian Reed West Elliott Baby B. F. Burford Finis Kirkman Walter Keeney Webb Palmer Pearl Romig Henry Bishop Frank Lemley Frank Kirkman Edna Romig Minnie Lillie Manhorter Hull Goldie Myrtle Bishop Camp Branch Hugh Lemley Frank Dewey Kirkman Opal Palmer Perry Williams Will Loges and Sons Paul and Garland Edith Oglesby

Spring Fork Items

Misses Clara Imhauser and Mary and Helen Franken return home to Sedalia after a week at Lake Creek with friends. Miss Grace O'Brien comes back to Sedalia after a short visit. Mr. John McGinley who is serving...

Spring Fork Clara Imhauser Mary Helen Franken Sedalia Lake Grace O’brien John McGinley

Texas Wonder Kidney and bladder remedy claim

An old advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney and bladder trouble including diabetes and rheumatism for men and women and children. It offers mail order with a one dollar price and a two month bottle, claimed to nearly always cure, with Missouri testimonials and Dr. E W Hall of St Louis as the provider.

Texas Missouri E. W. Hall Olive St Louis Oli

visitors and relatives gather in the Missouri countryside

Residents report a weekend of family visits with many named individuals traveling between Cole Camp Lincoln Sioux City Iowa and Sedalia Pat Donahoe's area. Ex Confederate veteran Mr Mehigan from Clarksville Tennessee visited his niece Mrs Dan Donahoe and family and shared memories of Gettysburg.

Messrs Andrew Ranken Cole Camp Mike and Pete Donahoe Mal Pete O’brien Pat Donahoe Sedalia John O’brien Lincoln Tim O’brien Johanna McFadden John Sioux City Iowa Dan Donahoe C. Mehigan Clarksville Tenn Mehigan Gettysburg Tennssee Missouri

Lamonte Park Improves With Bath House and Concerts

Special to the Democrat reports Lamonte, Missouri making Lake Park a social hub. A new bath house and swimming pool have been built, and the town plans weekly band concerts in summer. The article also notes local visits, a rising Wade home on North Main, and church events including Sunday school picnics and children’s exercises.

Lake Park W. D. Wade Lamonte Elizabeth Hull Lucife Staples Kansas City J. Q. Clark Colorado Springs W. T.chatham Sedalia J. P. Walker Knob Noster Montserrak North Main Street Pettis County A. W. Chatham Josephine Lillian Newkirk Oklo Natilus Club A. J. Hughes William Calvert Independence Kas Alma Newkirk Methodist Church Sunday School Christian Church Sunday School C. V. Pearce Kansas W. E. Walker Dresden Albert Shacklett

Apples Falling from the Trees and Warm Weather Notes

June 11 Sedalia Missouri reports unusually warm and dry conditions with limited rain. Army worms damaged crops but early sown corn shows promise and some alfalfa hay was harvested. apples fall while late sowing risks reduced yields. Local social notes include visits, illnesses, travel plans, and a Ladies' Aid program.

Republican meeting in Howard endorses Denny cadet issue

In Fayette Missouri on June 8 Republicans in Howard county denounce the appointment of J H Denny’s son to Annapolis by Congressman Hamlin without district consultation. Denny chairs resolutions condemning the national administration policy and the tariff law amid trade losses and unemployment.

Howard County J. H. Denny Hamlin Denny Annapolis Missouri

Record Wheat Harvest Seen For United States

Washington reports a nine hundred million bushels wheat crop for the United States, nearly half of world production, a new national record. The total exceeds the previous U S peak by about 137 million bushels. Oats and barley yields also look near historic highs.

Washington United States Department of Agriculture

Sedalia Couple Wed in Quiet First Baptist Ceremony

Miss Minnie E. Johnson and Claude Maurer of Sedalia married Tuesday afternoon at 3 with Rev. R. L. Davidson presiding at his home 511 West Broadway. They will reside at 701 North Grand Avenue.

Minnie E. Johnson Claude Maurer Sedalia R. L. Davidson First Baptist Church West Broadway North Grand Avenue

Republican Party Pledges Return to True Business Policies

The passage praises national Republican success under the Underwood tariff era and Republican Missouri governance from 1908 to 1912. It urges voters to contrast these records with Democratic administrations and pledges county support to reinstate the party’s business policies for peace prosperity and equality of opportunity.

Missouri Republican Party

Miss Berneice Blythe to Spend Summer in Cherokee OK

Clifton City Missouri announces Miss Berneice Blythe will spend the summer at Cher Okee Oklahoma. The notice identifies Blythe as the Jefferson County resident traveling for seasonal work or residence. Local officials provide the arrangement as a community update.

Berneice Blythe Cherokee, Oklahoma

Community Notes On Visits And Travels In Clifton City

Clifton City Missouri June 11 reports show Dr Fogle and wife Otterville visiting. Miss Berneice Blythe leaves for Cherokee Oklahoma to visit her father and summer plans to return for fall school. Various locals including Robert Pursell sick at home and others visiting relatives in Sedalia St Louis Lookout Carthage and Boonville.

Our City Berneice Blythe Cherokee H. M. Howard Aransas Pass Texas Robert Pursell Henry Blythe Boonville Jay Fowler Kansas City Jesse Higdon Ab Higdon Lucile Sedalia Clifton Suzanna Potter Warren Streit New Lebanon Holmes Alexander Holis Stanley Carthage Charles Edmanson Pleasant Green George Rissler Frank Buckner, Mo

Cyclone Kills Seven in Sanborn Iowa

A cyclone ripped through Sanborn Iowa killing seven people and injuring twelve. The dead include Mrs. B L Fink and P W Yetuma, plus a child of John Bisland who was dashed to death. Patrick Doherty is missing and property loss is estimated at 250000 dollars with two elevators a water tower electric light plant and a lumber yard destroyed.

Sanborn Iowa B. L. Fink P. W. Yetuma John Bisland Patrick Doherty

Electric Bitters Tonic Claimed To Revitalize Health

An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a tonic to renew strength by cleansing the stomach liver and kidneys. A testimonial from Mrs James Duncan of Haynesville Maine claims cure after doctors failed, with Bucklen's Arnica Salve also promoted for cuts.

James Duncan Haynesville Bucklen Arnica

Moss Opens Large New Lumber Shed in County

John Moss near Moss has a new 60 by 90 foot lumber shed nearing completion. Max Riecke of Spring Fork collected 250 pounds of binder twine for his wheat harvest. The item lists other residents visiting, working, or socializing in Mora, Missouri, with multiple local names and places noted.

Max Riecke Democrat Mora William Mitt Spring Fork Walker Cole Camp D. Bishop Mike Biffie Sedalia John Straka John Bergman

Death of Paul Meredith Aged 3 Arrives From Lincoln Center

The remains of Paul Meredith aged three son of Mr and Mrs G West Meredith arrived Saturday morning from Lincoln Center Kansas where he died Thursday from appendicitis The parents accompanied the body Interment was in Crown Hill Cemetery Saturday The Meredith family formerly lived in Sedalia and the father was recently employed as a barber in the city

Paul Meredith G. West Meredith Lincoln Center Kas Meredith Sedalia Nolt

Funeral for John Henry Scheer in Sedalia

The remains of John Henry Scheer who died in Kansas City Friday morning arrived Saturday night on Missouri Pacific train No. 38. Funeral services will be held at St. Pauls Lutheran Church at 2:30 PM conducted by Rev. Charles Raepler. The body was escorted by two of his daughters to Sedalia.

Clarence Gerken Leo Coffey Maggie Dunn Cole Camp Coletha Palmer Fristoe Otto Harms Gieschen Sedalia Clark Giles Colorado Springs C. J. Schwensen John Moss John Henry Scheer Kansas City Missouri Pacific E. B. Lyon Osage Avenue St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Charles Raepler

Sedalia native Mr Scheer noted musician and conductor

The obituary lists Mrs. J. W. Peuster and Mrs. G. R. Roberts of Kansas City as mourners. Pallbearers named G. F. Fisher J. H. Fisher Herman Kirchoffer Joseph Starr Fred Helm and O. McCabe. Interment at Crown Hill cemetery. Scheer, formerly of Sedalia, played in the Sedalia Military Band and conducted the electric railway.

J. W. Peuster G. R. Roberts Kansas City G. F. Fisher J. H. Fisher Herman Kirchoffer Joseph Starr Fred Helm O. McCabe Crown Hill Cemetery Scheer Sedalia Electric Railway

Mrs Pearl Mawyer Dies of Tuberculosis at 21

Mrs Pearl Mawyer aged 21 wife of Earl Mawyer died at 2 50 AM Monday at 116 East St Louis Street after several weeks illness from tuberculosis. Survived by husband father Mr William Swearingen mother Mrs Swearingen sister Miss Martha Swearingen. Funeral service at home Tuesday 2 PM with burial in Crown Hill cemetery.

Pearl Mawyer Earl Mawyer East St. Louis Street William Swearingen Martha Swearingen Jefferson City Sedalia Crown Hill Cemetery

Grandson of South Ohio trunk maker dies in Vermont

Julius Rautenstrauch learned by telegram of the death of his two and a half year old grandson William Babb Rautenstrauch in South Fairlea Vermont. The child was the son of Mr and Mrs Walter Rautenstrauch and the father is the Columbia University mechanical engineering chair in New York City. They were staying at their summer home when the diphtheria death occurred at 130 pm Wednesday. Funeral arrangements were not given.

Julius Rautenstrauch South Fairlea Vermont William Babb Rautenstrauch Walter Rautenstrauch Columbia University New York City

Funeral of Harry Wise Held at La Monte Baptist Church

Mrs. Nettie Lang and Mr. and Mrs. Whitley and Meier and Ord Wood attended the funeral of Harry Wise in La Monte Sunday morning at the Baptist church. Rev. Briggs conducted the services. Floral tributes were numerous and during the services Mr. and Mrs. Ord Wood sang a solo.

Nettie Lang J. H. Whitley E. F. Meier Ord Wood Harry Wise Lamonte The Baptist Church Briggs

Pallbearers Named for Obituary Passage

The pallbearers listed include Joseph Staples, Samuel Clabaugh, John W. Gregory, W. H. Agee, A. J. Hughes and O. P. Harris, as named in the obituary notice.

Messrs Joseph Staples Samuel Clabaugh John W. Gregory W. H. Agee A. J. Hughes O. P. Harris

Local Matron Mrs Carr Die In Lamont Home At 50

Mrs Robert Carr aged 50 died suddenly at her Lamont home due to heart trouble She had lived in Lamont many years and belonged to the Methodist Episcopal church South Survived by husband and children Mrs Edward Standley San Diego Cal Charles Carr Kansas City Willie Carr Lamont Cordie Carr Lamont and Earle Carr last heard in harvest work near Ellsworth Kansas Funeral plans await locating Earle in Kansas Mrs Georgia A Davidson Sedalia widow of Joseph Davidson died at her Sedalia home from paralysis She was about 65 and an invalid since last November Surviving relatives include sister Mrs Zack McFarland step daughter Mrs Lsais Berry and nephew J M Shobe Funeral arrangements not yet made

Robert Carr Lamonte Carr Methodist Episcopal Church South Edward Standley San Diego Cal Charles Carr Kansas City Willie Cordie Carr Earle Carr Ellsworth Kas Kansas Georgia A. Davidson Wilkerson Street Joseph Davidson

Funeral for John H. Scheer Held at German Lutheran Church

The funeral for John H. Scheer, who died in Kansas City, was held Sunday at 2:30 PM at the German Lutheran church with Rev. Charles Raepler officiating. A large crowd attended. floral tributes were extensive. The church choir provided music and interment followed at Crown Hill cemetery.

John H. Scheer Kansas City Charles Raepler Crown Hill Cemetery

Also Mentioned on This Page

OAK Grove News Maywood Creek Lamonte, Mo Ates Sa Seeg Ff Prairie Sedalia, Mo Prof. Jordan Fred Ed Frank St. Louis F. L. Read Dr. Bohling Nettie Lelia Taylor Clay Whitsel Ladies’ Aid Society Lane Michael Millard Payton James Arnold Fayette, Mo Dr. Davidson Clifton City, MO R. A. Higdon Dr. Fogle Otterville Arthur McCarty Milt McCarty Joe McCarty Herbert Edmonson Charles Edmonson Ed Fisher Lookout Charles Rages Kenneth Whitley Ferrall Todd Charles Todd Harry Hixson Jake Potter J. E. Potter Bailey Lane Lebanon John Cordes D. Stelling Clarence Pump Laus Gerken Arthur O’farrell Frank Shea Clifton City M. J. Collins J. E. Bluhm Reliable Mrs. Pearl Mawyer Henry Wise McKenzie Ernest Gillespie Rockers Settee Peeples Furniture Store Ash‘or Credit W. Main Purbaugh & Allen Undertakers B.C. Christopher & C Co C. E. Kyle
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