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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1920
Page
6
The final report to the State Board of Equalization shows a $349,452 rise in railroad street railway telephone and telegraph property value, part of a $200,736,444 statewide increase from last year. A separate local incident notes Jim White and family near Green Castle in a car crash leaving several injured and White seriously hurt.
A handwritten letter from J. Helferstine in Monville discusses travels through several towns, car rides, and social visits. The piece mentions gas shortages, a trip along the railroad, and updates on neighbors, births, marriages, and local activities with numerous names and places referenced.
The text reports Francisco Villa surrendering to Mexican authorities and hints at a future governor appointment while naming various individuals in social notes. It notes Villa’s claim the United States is his country’s chief enemy and his motive to avoid intervention. Community names and visits are listed in a string of local notices and social mentions.
The fragment lists several people visiting relatives and spending time with family over the weekend. Names include Mrs Arthur Williams, Myrtle Carpenter, Geo Davis, Mr and Mrs Herndon, Potten expert, Clell (), Mrs Jani Moore, Verna Hirs, Cathanse, Cramnett Hermison, and Heatrie Wi am.
Rev M Medlin and W Allie sparking at the home of the title parents on August 5th. Vaugan schoolhouse items and a west bat appeared near Charley Applegoo. Damage from a Saturday night fire damaged telegraph wires. two feet of fence damaged. Davee of Richland town for lumber for a new fence and farm stand. Wentworth attended Presbyterian meeting in Iowa Met year. Crawford of Karke located here for practice. Hill is postmaster at cy. Martins 5-year-old son of Freto Emmer of Mendota had an accident. one leg crushed by a flatcar on Saturday. He died after 18 hours of suffering as the brake was released by boys. Marble wheel was sitting on the track unconscious of danger. Will soon move to a new place on Grant Street. Henr Campbell has carved pond. Nes
Fragmentary report notes a person named Edina M Woo sie and a Vue 3 reference. Details are unclear due to OCR garble. No dates or organizations are readable.
Classified notice lists a business address at 273 West Side Square Office and a residence phone number 2k8. No further identifying details or names are provided in the fragment.
The item notes Mr and Mrs Jerry Hsuean and family visiting Hannibal for a week with her father, Ettie Riggins and daughter Nelle Mundon visiting at Mr and Mrs Has Mun don, Ola King’s family hosting on Sunday, and Reta Shaw spending Sunday with Gladys Gillam. Other mentions include Burt Houston helping with threshing and Eunice Hill and Mortimer Hill visiting Ella Haynes and others on nearby routes.
Sealed bids due September 7 1920 for 2500 bushels of hand picked coal at the Court House for 1920 21 with 1000 bushels to be in bin by December 16 1920 and the rest by February 16 1921. County Court reserves right to reject bids and a bond for fulfillment is required. J Patterson County Clerk. 21A
Forecast for August 16 to 21 calls for generally fair and warm conditions across the Upper Miaxissippi and the Lower Missoun Valley with light winds and no significant threats of rain expected. Temperatures trend toward summer heat with mid to upper 80s daytime readings and comfortable evenings.
The War Revenue Act of October 3 1917 authorizes the commissioner of internal revenue to compel the keeping of specified accounts by all corporations and individuals as he may require. The notice urges compliance with the act’s accounting provisions.
Mrs Ermina of 2410 Boles Avenue Kansas City Missouri says Tanlae relieved years of stomach pain headaches and constipation. She notes improved sleep, energy, and appetite and credits Tanlae for rebuilding her health and daily life. The letter attributes endorsements to local residents including Sir Howard Lemonville and Floyd E Bowers & Cu Adv.
Publishing Co informs readers of a plan to own a record for free as part of an advertising promotion. A limited number of books are to be given away then placed in bookstores for sale. Call Farmers Co operative to see a sample and receive the record free.
Notice from the executrix of James H Scarbrough estate in Putnam County requires all claimants to present claims within six months of letters and objectors within one year. The notice cites Sarah E Scarbrough as executrix and is dated August 4 1920 with T B Valentine as Judge of Probate.
Putnam county probate judge hears Charles Raa administrator petition seeking order to sell Lots 1 and 2 in Block 67 Goules addition Unionville Missouri to raise funds for debt payments. Hearing set for June term 1920 with potential encumbrance and redemption implications.
The sale is set for Saturday August 28 1970 at the courthouse door Unionville Missouri in Putnam County between 10 am and 5 pm. The lender will auction land described as parts of the east half of the southeast quarter section 33 and southwest quarter section 34, bounded by section lines and a creek, total about 660 acres more or less. The deed of trust was made by Harrie Trustees on August 12 19 and recorded in Putnam County.
Court orders sale of all real estate belonging to deceased to pay debts. Interested heirs in this county must be notified and if no contrary showing is made the sale will proceed Sept 13 1920. Publication required for thirty days prior and personal service on heirs residing in county ten days before court date. Signed by Judge of Probate TH VALENTINE.
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