Local notices and social from the Banner area
4 County court convened Monday. BeGiarley Calhoun went to Sedan. Dr. T. H. Moore left for Garl Mace from Ottum swa Friday. Mrs. J. T. Scott went to Kansas by yesterday. Bees money on real estate. M. E. ladies serve ice cream in park tomorrow. Bryan lecture announced for Milan August 28. Noah C. Hobbs and Nettie M. Boner wed in Enid Oklahoma. Special election planned in Princeton for park grounds purchase. Unionville visitors and local business notes fill the column. Weather, storms, and light damage reported countywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garl Mace
Ottumswa
J. T. Scott
Kansas
Mongy
New Boan
W. J. Bryan
Milan
Col. Shepler
Col. Bryan
Chivingtod
Beard
Adair County
Margiep
Noah C. Hobbs
Nettie M. Boner
Enid Okla
Lawton
Rero
Banner Loan Office
Starm
Johnnie Thompson
Cyrus Lincolnorthwest
W. G. Green
Charley Wooldridge
Dundee
Barber Da Door and Local Notes From Belington
Local notices mention Turner barbershop near Monroe, visits by the Duncan family and Alma Curby’s guardianship, travels of Mr. Dillon and his mother to Auburn Nebraska, and a Banner Loan Office advert. Also reports of a joint political talk by Senator Dolliver and W J Bryan in Mound City, daily travels of Simon Sears toward Colorado, and several local social visits and a giant radish finding by Louis Stokes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
Alma Curby
Belington
Dillon
Auburn
Neb
Banner Loan Office
James Ray
Harry Lark
Centerville
W. D. Reynolds
Money to Loan and Local Social Notes
McCutchen and Son offer gilt edge farm loans at low rates with early payoff option. Miss Bessie Miller visited Ada Shirley in Poteau Oklahoma from Wednesday to Saturday before returning home. Mrs Hallie Sollenberg and Miss Madge Marson visited Mrs Elmer Casady in Des Moines. Mrs Dr Brown and two daughters traveled south west on No 1 for a Colorado outing. Mrs H E Oldaker and her daughter returned to Kirksville with Mrs Oldaker’s niece Jeasie Earhart. Martin Rockwood left for Fort Collins Colorado seeking work, with family to follow later. One marriage license issued this week to Clarence F Roberts and Sylvia Bradshaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Brown
Centerville
Colorado
H. E. Oldaker
Kirksville
Farmer Store advertises No 1 hand made farm wagon
Short notice items list a No 1 hand made farm wagon for sale at the Farmer Store. Other notes include a buggy collision on Main street damaging a hind wheel, a lost black silk umbrella with amethyst and initials P C, and a reward offer by Mrs J H Carnote. Also listed are postal letters for Unionville and local social news of Mary Beckwith’s Ottumwa visit and a church home wedding of Clarence F Roberts and Sylva Bradshaw.
House and Two Lots for Sale in Unionville
Real estate notice offers house and two lots for sale in R. Raddinon area of Unionville. Inquiries directed to H H. BKarnarr. Sunday school convention attendees listed include Mrs. Daisy Riggs and Rev. Dr. Gunes. Upcoming sermons and revival meetings planned at Pollock, West Liberty, and Douglas schoolhouse with evangelist Miss Anna Romack and Pastor W J Powras. Local celebrations mentioned at the Jason Thompson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Raddinon
Unionville
H H. Bkarnarr. Jr
Lemonville
Daisy Riggs
Wise Nellies Turner
Stella Weatherfod
Grrace Martin
Gunes
T. B. Valentine
Pollock
West Liberty
Fairview
P.m
Douglas School House
Anna Romack
W. J. Powras
Jason Thompson
Carl Mace
Georgia Beard
Putnam County Republicans Attend Congressional Convention
W H Forness invites customers to renew loans at his office over Jackson's. Ed Probasco Lee Robison and others including Ram Hanes and G N Stilld traveled to Kahoka Monday to represent Putnam County Republicans at the congressional convention with Mrs Fightmaster accompanying her husband for a visit with old time friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Probasco
Lee T. Robison
Hiram Hanes
G. N. Stilld
A.J. Martin
W. H. Fightmaster
Kahoka
Putnam County
Dollar Value Comparison Promises Lower Prices
The ad proclaims that customers get the best value for their money, asserts lower prices for better merchandise, and claims superiority over all other city firms. It stresses that comparison proves the firm's value and affordability.
Go Everywhere Study Prices Carefully
A terse sales pitch urges studying prices thoroughly to uncover all details then return so a cited customer loss becomes a gain for the rival. The message implies competitive pricing and customer retention tactics without specifying entities or dates.
Prices and Quality Drive Constant Daily Trade
The store notes rising customer flow as prices and quality attract better class of trade each year in the county.
Descriptive Trading Place Promises Fair Deals and Best Prices
A brief ad touts liberal treatment and careful selections with good goods and the lowest prices. It promises the highest possible price paid for produce and poultry and promotes the trading place as desirable, ending with a cordial sign off.
BUILDING A NEW COURT HOUSE FOR PUTNAM COUNTY
Putnam County petition drives seek a county court vote at the next general election to authorize a $30,000 court house on the site of the old building. The County Court met Monday and two petitions were filed with more expected as the court considers action before adjournment. The Republican endorses the project as a fitting honor for Putnam county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Court House
City Park Debate Sparks Public Interest in Unionville
The editorial page urges Unionville to have a park with bonded funds and discusses location ideas near the water works reservoir or Shelton grove. It stresses the need for a suitable venue to host large public gatherings and endorsements for a park as a civic goal. Obituary notes Ramabeldes Archer, 16, died after a long illness in Willmothsville. funeral at Sizemore Cemetery with mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tus Reepun Blican
Shelton Grove
Unionville
Ramabeldes
W. A. Archer
Willmothsville
July Weather Record in Lawegneg Kas
July weather in Lawegneg Kansas shows cooler than many past Julys with only five days above 90 degrees and no more than a few 100 degree days. Rainfall was double the July average, with historical highs like June 1876 and September 1884 noted in the record.
Notice and Notices from Mendota and Surrounding Areas
A mixed local notices column reports a marriage and debt disclaimer by Joan AuTEN of Mendota Missouri, enrollment hopes for a national guard company, a misdemeanor arrest involving Morrow, and social visits from Unionville and St Louis. It includes reminiscences from Andy Review about hunting here and a Friday social at Bucher Staples House with prize games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Bennett
Unionville
Will Johnson
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Andy
Cincinnati Review
Fannie
Edin Little
Bucher
Staples House
J. H. Carroll
C. W.’Turner
Mabel Noggle
Olga Berry
Alice Coons
Ny Chronicle
Moscow
Weather note on extreme temperatures and rainfall in July 1902
The report records only two days with temperatures over 90 degrees and rainfall of 0.7 inches. It notes that in July 1902 there were four days above 90 degrees and total rainfall reached 8.44 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thothen Wits
Race Day Races Draw Crowd At Fair Grounds
A large crowd attended a Saturday matinee at the fair grounds with a quarter mile race won by Beulah Morris ahead of Maidie O Neal. In a half mile, Halliburton mare defeated a McClusky stock. 800 yard pony winner was John Shelton with John Triplett second Oscar Triplett third Jos Hayes fourth. Next matinee set for Saturday August 1B featuring a walks half trot half run race for a liberal purse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Ground
Ween
Beulah Morris
McClasky Dar
Maidie O'Neal
Hailburton
Halliburton
McClusky
John Shelton
John Triplett
Oscar Triplett
Jos Hayes
Strike at Powersville Reaches Local Division
Workers on the Seymour section threatened to quit Friday evening over a wage dispute from 1.25 to 1.50 per day. Foreman Jas Morton reported the action. By Saturday A J Gadberry and Chas Scott returned to work, joined Monday by Matt Jackson as a new hand. rumors spread that others quit at Lucerne, amid belief that Seymour section workers earn 1.50 daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas.Morton
A. J. Gadberry
Chas. Scott
Matt Jackson
Lucerne
Seymour
Putnam County Militia Forms Amid Local Push
A petition circulates for an 8 company militia in Putnam County. About 62 names are listed, enrollment forwarded to Gov. Dockery who referred it favorably to the state Adjutant General for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Malitia
Unionville Lodge 256 M B A Meeting and Delegates
All members are requested to attend the next regular meeting at Dr Thomas Hall on August 11 1902 at o oclock p m. Degree work will be performed and delegates elected to the Congressional district convention at La Plata on September 3 1992 T B Varennes secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville Lodge No
Dr. Thomas’ Hall
la Plata
T. B. Varennes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fmccutchen
McCutcher
McCutchen & Son
BeGiarley Calhoun
Sedan
T. H. Moore
Poole
W. H. Forbes
Q Beckwith
Auten
Yestern
Mendota
Zlorence Freed
Scott
Greenle
John Evans
Fassey
W.H. Forbes
Moley
shapDow
Trenham Marshall
Thomas Mallins
Sehe
Trank
Carter
J. l. Carter
Ee i Crane
Ht Scott
Bres
Brayford
Ovinker
Ethel Buck
St. John
Oral Torrey
Trenton
Minnie Wilson
John Fightmaster
Ft. Madison
Mamie Harns
Hannibal
Frank Phillips
Keokuk
T. B. Neff
Weatherford’s
M. E
Mary Hecker
H. H. Rosenthal
A.S. Harris
Mexico
Mattie Abby
Charley Lewis
Minneapolia
Minn
PTT
A. J. Martin
Webster City
Iowa
G. S&s Campbell
Republican
Old
Missouri
Albia
Rob Crumpacker
Ed Clapper
Geo. Roth
Bob
Fd Clapper
Princeton
Kerr Blcan
University of Kansas
C M. Jackson
Martinstown
University
of Missouri
Kangas
Europe
Banner Loan
Marshall’s Bank
Eastern Star
A P. McElhinney
Turner
Monroe’s Corner
J P. Dolliver
W J.bryan
Mound City, Mo
Simon Sears
Feft
Chas Loyd
Stahl
Kunker Loan Office
F Maize
Comer Rinker
Sioux City
F. R. Rinker
W. T. Rinker
W.A Pipkin
Vaughn
Louias Stokes
Bessie Miller
Poteau, I. T
Ada Shirley
Hallie Sollenberg
Madge Marson
Des Moines
Elmer Casady
Clarence F. Roberts
Sylvia Bradshaw
Lon McKay
J. W. Jones
Main Street
J H
Mary Carter
Joe C. Porch
Effie Tally
Mary Beckwith
Ottumwa
Ira Davis
Sylva Bradshaw
Hallie Stanton
K. M. Brasfield
W.H Forness
Jackson's
Jeni
Holman, Underwood
Pickinpaugh
Holse
Sizemore Cemetery
Shibley’s Point
Ramah
Lfe
Joan Auten
Mendota, Mo
Gay Walters
National Guard
Gata
Patrnes
Powersville
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