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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1906
Page
1
A Sparks Review report from Shawnee recounts domestic strife in the Losey household. Mrs Losey reportedly struck her husband with a ball bat in Bud Bette's saloon, injuring his shoulder as onlookers intervened. The piece frames the incident amid local gossip and prejudice.
The report centers on Sam Losey, a Sparks saloon keeper in Lincoln County, who reportedly defended against a jealous assault by his wife Mrs Losey after she struck him and took their children to Missouri. Police arrested Sam briefly before releasing him with a warrant for his wife, which he refused to file. Mrs Losey later admitted hitting Sam under provocation, claiming his public behavior and taking their son to a bawdy house prompted her action, while detailing years of support and decent living. Public sympathy reportedly leans toward Sam amid ongoing domestic strife and local coverage.
The Palace Barber Shop offers up-to-date services with first class work guaranteed. Located in Townsend block with the best workmen employed.
The fragmentary text mentions an event and names a few individuals, but its meaning is unclear. No definite action or outcome emerges from the readable portions.
A coroner's inquest reports Dr Bothman Jackson aged 60 was shot by Woodworth after inviting him into a private office of a drug store in Altamont. Woodworth, claiming self defense, fled the scene and was jailed in Gallatin. Jackson was reputed wealthy with Kansas City ties and a wife survives.
A bank promotes saving to build financial independence by forming a regular habit. Opening a bank account is presented as the safest way to safeguard savings and begin this discipline. Come in and talk with us about it.
County Court orders a vote on township organization at the November 6 general election. The same decision also submits the stock law to a public vote. the stock law requires owners to restrain livestock from running at large and applies to horses cattle hogs sheep and goats.
An old paper notice indicates pets are for sale at The Republican office. The brief listing suggests a local classified sale with minimal details and no specific animal types noted.
A partial OCR note reports a problem on a three state railway line affecting trains and schedules. Readable fragments indicate service disruption and potential delays across multiple routes. Local officials advise checking upcoming timetables for updates.
A busy social page reports the Wednesday Club hosting Mrs J F Underwood and Mrs Ode Cook entertaining Sorosis. Amite Club with Mrs Chas Middleton. a home wedding near Lemonville East for Miss Fdow Stuckey and Mr Geo I Goodrich with Rev Tom Middleton officiating. Mrs N F Shearer and Miss are among twenty guests at an Authors event with prizes awarded. other gatherings include P E O Chapter and Shakespeare contest with light refreshments. evangelist TD Power at a church with plans for a large meeting.
Chicago enters a dry election day as the first major city to enforce a prohibition on alcohol sales during the primary. Authorities threaten license cancellation for saloon violations while the test of ironclad provisions marks a new era in local enforcement.
The Powersville Reunion runs September 4 to 7 with planned speeches and nightly camp fires. Possible appearances by Gov Folk and Attorney General Hadley are noted. The program spans opening day, congressional and governorship segments, and multiple speakers across four days.
Mr Bates of Columbia organized a local unit of the State University Alumni called the University of Missouri Alumni Association of Putnam County. Officers elected were President J H Holman and Vice President J C McKinley with Guy Weatherford as Secretary. Members include J McKinley, J H Holman, Guy Weatherford, Geo James, F B Goul, Edwin Brasfield, Miss Elizabeth Brasfield, and Miss Norma Brasfield. H Bonfoey is an honorary member. The group aims to promote university welfare and publicize its work.
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