School contract let for new building on September
On Monday the second day of September the contract will be let for the new school building. Clemons Items notes a baby girl arrives at Staples House. Dr Berry and Dr Sawyer operate on Chant Gray of Linco township. F C Thornburg travels to Plevna for a private school. Prof Riggs heads to Albion Idaho to take a science chair. Parver Amusement Co. performs in the city this week drawing large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemons
R. FB. Little
Staples House
Berry
Idaho
Unionville Weekend News Highlights Serious Injuries and Weddings
The report notes ongoing high illness and mobility issues with Norma Flanagan using crutches after fourteen weeks with a hip joint condition. A marriage occurred at the probate judge’s office between Oscar Davidson of Unionville and May Longberger of Cincinnati on August 21. Mrs. Gauer from near Sidney suffered a broken arm when her clothing snagged on a fence, causing a fall last week.
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Unionville
Norma Flanagan
L. Jones
Oscar Davidson
May Longberger
Cincinnati
Gauer
Sidney
Local Notes Reach From Graustark and Powersville
Births and deaths light up Graustark and Powersville items as Noah Gul lum and spouse welcome a baby boy while Jerry Haynes and wife greet a daughter. Holly Stroud passes away at home north of town after months of illness. Ada Hanes and O A Johnson wed in Centerville making Ada Moss’s daughter. Lemona reports railroad agent Stultz injured by a spike and needing crutches.
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Noah Gullum
Jerry Haynes
Holly Stroud
Powersville
Ada Hanes
O. A Johnson
Centerville
Ada
Moss
Elko
Stultz
Lemona
In Memory of Mother Elizabeth Bolander Wilson Robbins
Obituary notice for Elizabeth Bolander Wilson Robbins born January 3 1846 in Iowa died June 26 1995 near Mendota Missouri after long illness Paralysis cited as cause She married Leander Wilson in 1866 had ten children later married John Robbins in 1887 two daughters and widowhood since 1919 Survived by three sons six daughters 86 grandchildren 28 great grandchildren and six step children Funeral by W B Stevens at home with Rev 1dth 18th verse 1dth chapter St John cemetery burial Card of Thanks from the family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Bolander Wilson Robbins
Iowa
H C. Brown
Mendota
Putnam County
Leander Wilson
John Robbins
E. Church
One True Church of God
Wm. Wilson
Felix Wilson
Hartford
Isaac Wilson
Newton
Towa
Reey Sumpter
Exline
Emma Robbins
Lillie Brown
W B. Stevens
St.John
Irene Brown
Notice of Final Settlement in Fightmaster Estate
Administrators announce final settlement of the estate of Charlas Fightmaster. Court approval sought to close admin duties and discharge executors. Public record lists filing in the probate court and directs interested parties to respond by specified deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlas
Lucerne hosts Patna County school convention
The Patna County school convention gathers at Lucerne Saturday and Sunday inviting specially accredited delegates. Notable figures include Rev Shultz, Mrs Rusk, Mr Becker and officers Mrs Fred A. Cozad C B Matthew, Mrs George Vermillion and others. Program features devotions, music, addresses, reports, and installation of officers. Basket dinner planned.
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Patna
Lucarne
Sunde
Lucerne
Sune
Rev . Shultz
Syndey
Becker
Rusk
Ma King
Putnam County
C. B. Matthew
Lemona
George Vermillion
Children's
Sadie Davis
Unionville
Young People’s
Nellie Lemon
Lemons
M E Fish
P W Porter
Pollock Social Roundup Notes Movements and Marriages
Mr and Mrs Oscar McDonald along with daughter and nephew left Sunday for a trip to Illinois. Henry Smith and Leta Morlan were married on August 17. Basil Sinclair returned Friday from a trip to south Missouri. Charley reason moved to Pollock on Saturday. Beulah and Pearl Leeper returned Tuesday from Fairfield Iowa. Manuel Camp moved to Cons pach place Monday. Ernie Stearling visits friends in Botlock. Sibyl Perrett returned home in Excelsior Springs Monday after staying with Miss Anna Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar McDonald
Illinois
Henry Smith
Leta Morlan
Basil Sinclair
South Missouri
Charley Reason
Pollock
Beulah
Pearl Leeper
Fairfield
Manuel Camp
Ernie Stearling
Botlock
Community News and Visits in Powersville Area
Local notes recount visits from Nebraska and Kansas City visitors, family gatherings and movers, a new baby born August 22, and residents planning moves or church events. Names include Hawk left for Wichita, Clyde Myers selling truck, Rev Edd Cooley, Chas Shultz and family. Community families share travel, excursions, and anticipated school year starts.
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Powersville
Nebraska
Kansas City
Jim Fields
A. G Reeves
Lacygne Jobe
Trevis Hughs
Tim
Hawk
Wichita
Kansas
Clyde Myers
V. H. Harmon
Baptist Church
Torey
Agust
Eldon
Ridlay
Lucerne
Livonia Social Notes and Local Movements
Crowded by visitors and departures, Livonia residents share local social updates. Ed Meagle of Palatine Til visits, Evelyn Dodson attends a Kirkville school, and several girls return from Centerville visits. Will Heck sells his drug store and moves to Lees Summit. Maxine Ferguson, age three, suffers eye loss with doctors seeking a remedy.
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Ed Meagle
Palatine Til
Evelyn Dodson
Hazel Hargrave
Faye Shaw Hat
Kirkaville
Everett Sandtiser
Centerville
Pearl
Velma
Hermice Shankater
Lucille Bryant
Nett@ McClellan
Will Heck
Frank Crim
Lancaster
Wil Heck
Lees Summit
Marc Buster
Mabel Martin
Livonia
Anna Melvin
Ralph Grogan
Towa
Maxine Ferguson
Local Family Visits and Sunday Gatherings Across Town
McKinley conducted services while Hugh Losey and family spent Sunday at parental home. Adam Drummonds and father visited with sister and daughter Mrs. Peart Bishop and children. Roy Clark’s family at Galloway home. Mrs. Skipper and Mrs. Valentine helped Mrs. Valentine with can plums. Eddie Fitzwater and family returned from West. Grandy and family left for Sedalia for state JWA meeting.
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Land
Rya
McKinley
Hugh Losey
John Pearson
Adam Drummonds
Peart Bishop
Roy Clark
G. A. Galloway
Robert Skipper
Paul Valentine
W. A. Valentine
John Torrey
John Greene
L. G. VanDyne
Marion
David Winchell
Eddie Fitzwater
Mary Gilworth
Grndy
Sedalia
J. W. A Valentine
Carson Valentine
James Carter
Pauline Bishop
Ben Hamilton
Harve Hamilton
Wells family returns home after pleasant trip
Gravel Ridge notes a crowding social scene with the Wells family Elizabeth Bonna Lea and Jacqulin visiting relatives in town and relatives from Kirksville Oakland City and other places joining a well attended Wella reunion. Local visits include Ira Taylors Unionville, Opal and Dorothy Klinginsmith, and others sharing a weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Wells
Elizabeth
Bonna Lea
Jacqulin
Kansas
Ira Taylor
Unionville
C. Q O
S. H Klinginsmith
Irl Klinginsmith
Chas. Klinginsmith
Graydon
Mary Shearer
Wella
Kirksville
Oakland City
Eldon Kopfer
Jess Duncan
John Boyd
Local Families Visit and Ills Noted at Central City
Mrs. John Pearson and daughter Alpha visited at the Will Clapper home after trips to Sa Tine Kansas and Colorado Springs. Mrs. John Hamilton and children spent Friday with the parents. Little Wilbur Lee Hamilton has been sick. Ben Hamilton, Earl Willis and others from Pontiac Michigan visit locals. Fay Bishop returned home from Bradshaw's in Powersville. Zack Drummonds and Mrs Pearl Bishop shared a weekend with Pearl’s daughter.
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Meo
Eadie Hitegalen
Aid Mary ‘Giwarte Tara
Ennville
Win
Fitzwater
Ben Hamilton
Earl Willis
Pontiac
Mich
Fay Bishop
Bradshaw's
Powersville
Sun- Baye
A. G. Drummonds
Zack Drummonds
Sidney
Pearl Bishop
McCleary Sanitarium Built In Excelsior Springs Hotel
The McCleary Sanitarium has relocated from Kansas City to Excelsior Springs. Dr McCleary expanded from downtown quarters to The Paseo then Hotel Cody, remodeling it into a first class Hotel Sanitarium. The institution offers treatment with a refund guarantee if no cure and cites 26 years of operation and thousands of benefitted patients. Excelsior Springs is undergoing rapid municipal regeneration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCleary
Excelsior Springs
Unclear fragmentary notice of local family events
Fragmentary OCR text describes a local family gathering and attendance by relatives including Miss Gallison and Mrs. Far a boaters mention. Mentions Steve Liss Mamie Gill and Frank Statton returning from St. Louis with unclear context and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfe
Schaar
Steve Liss
Mamie’ Gill
Gallison
Fara Boaters
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Citizens Bank of Unionville
D. Hayward, Cahier
Parver Amusement Co
Davidson Bros
Knickerbockers
Casimeres
Cordu
Roys
Crompton Cordu
Roy
Spé
Cial
Cree Ars AG SE
CIS
CERNE
Misa Sibyl Perrett
Anna Miller
Charles Perkins
Efe Guffey
St. Joseph
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Ford
Detroit, Mich
Frank Statton
Omeren
Ridey
St. Louis
Syme
McFarlan Nash
Peerless
Roamer
Belle Rerce
Hater Velte
Enon Var
Missouri
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