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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1906
Page
7
The article reports rising unrest in Russia with regiments deserting to join the people and peasants arming as the Duma warns of a general uprising. A Viborg manifesto signers trial for treason inflames tensions while the revolutionary movement gains momentum across St Petersburg and other regions.
The Great Wallace Circus arrives in Unionville on Tuesday with a free parade and displays. Spectators will see animals including hyenas lions tigers bears zebras and a large hippopotamus plus ornate horsemen and gladiator style riders. The event promises lavish pageantry and a campus viewing area planned near the State University and UC campus facilities.
Frank Garrison of Fristoe and Maggie Franklin of Unionville aged 22 and 18 respectively obtained marriage licenses. Emmett Weatherly of Graysville aged 19 and Gracie Mullenix of Graysville aged 15 were also recorded in July licenses.
W B Miles announces a temporary sale at the former FE A Jones grocery on the square north side. On August 4 and 14 he offers fresh homemade candies lemonade and cold drinks for families and parties with pitchers and pails. A check room will hold items for a small fee during circus days.
August second concert program lists March Gentrys Triumphal Jewell Medley Overture It’s up to you Beyer Serenade Love’s Response by Request Song and Dance Dancing Merrily Arbogas Warblers Serenade J Perry Concert Waltz Senshine and Roses Wilcox Intermezzo Cupid’s Warden Eugene March Swatara Snyder illness noted Tornado Insurance promoted 75c per 100 for 5 years with Bonfosy land agents offering policies to rest easy.
Brazilian ambassador Nabuco toured the continent and found no real West-East differences in people or progress. He notes no lower class, universal access to papers and phones, and similar tastes across regions. cites Boston and Philadelphia contrasts, Western-style travel comforts, and Mississippi Valley architecture as strong points without a single region dominating.
The Republican reflects on its history, aims to improve with Volume 43, and invites reader cooperation. It boasts wide county reach, strong editorial purpose, and satisfaction with management, while acknowledging past mistakes and cordial support from friends.
The Comstock Brasfield Mercantile moved its undertaking department to a newly added room in the Marshall block. The space measures 15 by 30 feet and features glass cases, complete caskets, and interior trimmings, with ample windows for light. The move also frees space in the carriage showroom, adding vehicles and light, making the second floor a brighter salesroom.
Mrs Dennis Dailey died at her home in Wilson township at 11 p m Monday age about 82. She had been in poor health months, confined to bed only days. Widowed six to eight years ago, she leaves three sons James William George and four daughters Mary Dailey Mrs John Lemen Mrs John Brice and Mrs Chas Vermillion. Funeral at Catholic church Unionville conducted by Rev Father Jermaine, burial in Catholic cemetery, many relatives and friends attended. Old papers to put under car pets for sale at THE REPUBLICAN office.
Mrs Gross hosts an East End Night lawn party with a line pin contest and refreshments. Guests include Mrs Frank Lin Centerville and Mrs Lavine Kaplan Des Moines. The Wednesday Club picnic at Sunnyside Camp draws about ten members. Fortnightly Cooking Club hosts guests with a four-teen course lunch and visits from Vera Light, Olga Berry, and Octa Monroe. Venona Johnson hosts an OMC bunk party. Bennett home hosts a flower-name quiz and luncheon in honor of Mrs W H Johnson of St Louis. Local socials feature multiple out of town guests from Missouri, Pennsylvania, Nebraska, and New York.
Sheriff Noah Crooks took Wash McCoy to the St. Joseph asylum last Wednesday after McCoy, once released on parole in December, deteriorated and required re admission. The piece also notes local subscriptions, a speed-lovers crowd admiring Paddy Ryan’s pacer, and Miller & Wentworth’s carriage sales pitch urging careful inspection and honesty.
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