Dowling vs Mendota Coal Co Settled Damages in Mine Case
Circuit Court at April term presided by Judge Wanamaker clears docket. The major case, Orval Dowling vs Mendota Coal Co, settled with Coal Congress paying 8500 in one case and 1000 in the other along with most costs. Other actions include Grace Atkinson v American School of Osteopathy, Willard Couchman v Mattie Couchman divorce granted on cross bill, and Mary A. Wassen v Boland estate. A marriage occurred at the brides’ parents home, Feda Baquet marrying Joseph Ledford of Kansas City, Missouri, as the couple plan Kansas City for their future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanamaker
Cirrcuit
Misa Adgh Taft
Grace Atkinson
School of Ostepathy
Supreme Cr
B. Webb
J. A. Shriver
Geo. Hall
B. F. Gillum
Willard Couchman
Mattie Couchenim
Mary
A. Wassen
Boland Estate
Flaca
Blanchard
Warner
Ion Fowler
Unionville School Board Reelects Teaching Staff
The Unionville school board reelects the entire current corps of teachers for next year with one exception Mrs Lina Bradshaw who has opened a photo studio in Milton Iowa A new teacher Miss Leo Rafford will teach the 6th room and Miss Atts Tingley moves to the 3rd room The board praises L B Proffer and notes the school year has been highly profitable with strong staff continuity
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lina Bradshaw
Milton
Iowa
Unionville
Leo Rachford
Atts Tingley
L. BE. Proffer
Notice to Telephone Stockholders of Putnam County Co
Notice is given that the annual meeting of stockholders will be held at Halferstine and Pratt office in Unionville Missouri on Monday May 4 1908 at 9 o clock AM for election of directors and other business. N Comstreen president and Gk McCouroHen secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnats County Telephone Co
Halferstine & Pratt
Unionville
N. Comstreen
Gk. McCouroHen
Seo’y
Farmers Store Produce Prices April 29 1908
Prices for dairy eggs and produce listed with figures in cents per unit. The notice mentions dry goods trade terms and general market rates, indicating typical rural store price postings of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poe Doug
Aras Sen
Big enterprise launched near Unionville and Putnam county
The Republican reports a large new enterprise plan anchored to Blackbird Coal Co land holdings over 4000 acres. C W Lane leads incorporation with Ellyson Kirkpatrick and Custer of Des Moines backing. Drilling tests will map coal veins. if successful, a mining boom with many miners is expected on outskirts of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Unionville
Putnam County
Blackbird Black Coal Co
C. W. Lane
Blackbird Co
Ellyson
Kirkpatrick
Custer
Des Moines
Marquard Savings Bank
Walnut Creek Coal Co
Missouri
McKinley
Eonfisel
Fire Devours North Square in La Plata An April Inferno
A high east wind drove a blaze through La Plata's north square destroying nineteen business structures and offices. The single fire engine failed to contain the flames, risking the residential area across the street. Loss reached about 100000 dollars with potential doubling. Two men were injured by falling walls. The fire started likely from a gasoline stove explosion at Alex Kings restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Plata
Alex King
F. Mason's
Swarbout’s Harness
Braggs Palietee
Iss Johnson's
D. H. Reeseman
S. H. Mikels
Rayner
Chedl
Twenty Years Ago Highlights From Unionville Area
Twenty years ago George Tate moved from Moulton to Unionville and opened a blacksmith shop. The Moulton Tribune praised him as a skilled, honest worker. Unionville markets showed corn 40c and oats 26c with other daily prices. The Red Ribbon Club elected S. B. Walton as vice president. Notable local items include a marriage, a new lodge hall plan, a 30 by 60 foot building proposed at 1500, and civic roles assigned. Presidents and officials named include Finis E. Marshall as state bank examiner, M. Towne as mayor, and W. F. E. Summers as city marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tate
Moulton
Moulton Tribune
Geo
Unionville
B. H. Bonfoey
Red Ribbon Club
S. B. Walton
Shaver
Mary E. Stanton
Shelton
A.J. Williams
Bert Tatman
W.C Knight's
Zore Harris
Masonic Lodge
T. A. Burns
Lee T. Robison
Jacob Garver
Blaine
Iis
Finis E. Marshall
Missouri
Kansas
M . Towne
W. F E. Summers
L.A. Olinger
Misses Moble ‘Brysfield
Powersville
A J, Bennett
Frank Henkle
Marriage License Issued to Cooley and Scott in Powersville
Apr aif C. J. Cooley of Lucerne and Grace Scott of Powersville obtained a marriage license. Public records show the couple listed in the county clerk’s notice with their hometowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apraif
C. J. Cooley
Lucerne
Grace Scott
Powersville
Old Newspapers Unearthed Show 1851 Glasgow Times and 1868 North Missouri Herald
Circuit Clerk J. M. Stille displayed two old papers from his mother’s collection. The Glasgow Times of December 4, 1851, with Republican ads including slave auctions, covered Milan to Hannibal and listed county agents. The Milan issued North Missouri Herald dated October 2, 1868, featured Unionville items and ads for local inns, a stage line Milan to Centerville, and bold pro–Grant editorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Stille
Glasgow
Atste
Milan
Hannibal
North Missouri Herald
Unionville
Shejton & Hoskinson
Putnam House
A. L. Gray
Eareckson House
Centerville
Herald
Arrests for Violating Local Option Law Reported
Will Childers and Joe Ralls were arrested Monday on information filed by Prosecuting Attorney Goul for violations of the local option law. Bootlegging has become a popular, with strong public sentiment urging vigorous prosecutions for such offenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Childers
Joe Ralls
Goul
Miter and Wentworth Mercantile Co to add third story
The Miter and Wentworth Mercantile Co plan a building expansion adding a third story or two stories plus a basement. The extra height increases floor space by 40 by 12 feet for a large carriage room, appealing to use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miter & Wentworth Merc. Co
Henry Cox Injured in Wagon Fall at Horton Lane Barn
Henry Cox was thrown from a wagon last Wednesday evening and fell hard on the sidewalk at the corner of Horton and Lane's barn. He recovered his stamina and is now getting around fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cox
Horton & Lane
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leves
Notaries Public
Circuit Court
Dowling
Mendota Coal Co
Ledford-Baquet
O. C. Baquet
Feda
J Ios. Ledford
Kansas City
Ie Ai
Tell
Missouri -Lining Manufacturing & Mercantile Co
Putnam Co
Connfields
Gulf
Marshale Nationat
Tatmans Drug Store
Henna
Farmers Bank
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