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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1909
Page
1
Public auction sale notice lists Duroc Jersey gilts and a male from Higley Feed Yard Unionville Me sale starts 1:30 PM Saturday December 1 with entries by J Gaipper Phillips and Wyculf and a restaurant dinner invitation noted by Riplett Camphelis lifting interest in town for sale or trade of stock and assets
Benjamin Thompson, a widely known county figure, was found dead in his home as life signs ended. He suffered a paralytic stroke two years ago, had another last August, and has been blind for three years. He came here in 1868 at age over 74. Survived by wife, three sons, and one daughter. Funeral plans pending relatives' guidance from the east.
Circuit Court adjourned as Judge Wanamaker left for home Saturday after disposing of cases including State vs Isancer Harbert guilty verdict with 5000 fine and 60 day term. Hulse local option law pleas and fines totaling 2400 with parole terms. Kat Garret local option law plea guilty with 300 fine. Earl Pipes vs CBK Q settled for 300 damages. Artie Deeds vs CO HR CG verdict 2500 damages and case to be appealed.
Community progress in Greencastle advances with plans for an electric light plant. Regional items include St Louis balloon races next year, a Kansas City sash plant destroyed by fire, and local notes on postmaster appointments, lectures, market prices, upcoming Chautauqua, and county fairs.
A misread passage discusses automotive quality assurance and safety measures. It mentions thorough testing of components, improved machinery, and reduced accidents. It notes precautions for customers and trained officers guarding against errors, with emphasis on secure banking and account safety.
A Missouri bulletin reports a gasoline explosion fatally injuring May Wilson in Greencastle near Kirksville, a tornado wrecking Dexter with $36 000 in losses, and fire destroying a Kansas City livery stable with 125 horses lost. It notes a St Louis woman Ella Bradford found dead, a Holland burglar incident, and Bishop Hathaway's suicide in Maryville. Immigrant counts show Missouri intake, and a West Plains teen Margaret Paine fatally shot her sweetheart and killed herself.
A reader expresses gratitude to supporters who backed them in the popular voting contest. The writer notes 29 votes helped secure first prize of 100 dollars and thanks those who assisted in the effort.
Auction notices a farm sale near Unionville and Delphia on Wednesday December 18. It lists 7 head of horses and mules, 3 steers and 7 cows aged 1 to 9, 31 year old heifers, 0 calves, and assorted household items including a Majestic steel range and dining set. Terms: 12 months on sums over 5 with interest if unpaid. cash discounts for under 5. lunch on site. auctioneers D A Mowrer Phillips and Wyckoff.
Miss Mary F Ford assistant principal of the high school fractured both bones in one leg while coasting near the south ward school house last night. She will be confined to bed for six to eight weeks, creating a temporary vacancy at the high school during a critical time.
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