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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1922
Page
12
Prof Scavenger of Linneus woke to a commotion in his hen house. His mother held him as he swung a hoe at a glowing pair of eyes and killed the animal after a struggle. The attacker had killed two chickens and maimed others. Investigation showed the animal was a neighbor's pet coon.
Miss Sylvia Jones spent Thanksgiving at her parents east of Unionville. James Tuller moved into a new Lemons store building with his son in law Ser McNabb. A. S. Hackney’s health was noted as not well. Floyd Hackney butchered Monday. John Miller and J. Moore butchered porkers. Leo and Willie Hackney hauled coal last week. Several visits and local travels around Unionville and Lemons are reported.
Crowded out last week. Earl Bishop lost valuable charge Monday night. John Skipper has two new hen houses. Mr and Mrs Willie Bishop left Friday for a visit with his sister. A surprise shower was given for Clarence Noland at their home. Missesena and Eulalia Harford visit relatives nearby. Dick Blanchard received faerie noe. Mrs Blanchard died at 3 am in Colorado Springs after heart trouble. Sympathy extended to the family.
The article lists births including a boy born November 19 to Mr and Mrs Dee Whitworth named Junior Lea and a girl born November 90 to Mr and Mrs Nelson Teitsart named Dizabet. It mentions the Illinoi s Rev Buckwalters quarterly conference at Nowi8 and a Des Moines operation for tumors and medicine. Families attending funerals and visits from Kirksville and Lowground are noted alongside local teachers and ministers.
E J Hopkins notes rats invaded a new barn despite plans to keep them out. He tried dogs, traps, and baits but pests persisted until NOMO RATS CAKE finally eliminated them in a week. Sold by Rachford and Cullum in three sizes 36c 65c and 1.25.
Missouri University beat Kansas University 9 to 7 in Columbia before 13,000 fans. Allan Lincoln starred with heavy rushing and sharp kicking to secure the Tigers’ upset victory despite a drizzling rain.
Thieves broke into the Steel Drug Co. building last night and escaped with a substantial loot. Entry was gained by removing back door glass and unlocking it after nearly breaking the back window. Among missing items were two manicure sets and a toilet set.
Police probe follows reports of substantial jewelry and other items taken from a register area. Authorities expect further discoveries as investigations continue and one lead from a client is pursued to identify those responsible. The Cincinnati, Ia Review notes the incident may hinge on local juvenile involvement.
Mr and Mrs Tom Humphreys and Mrs Sherman Husted spent Wednesday evening at Glenn Stall home. Charley Trammel moved into the neighborhood. Lucile Bradshaw is staying with Mrs Clyde Davis. Mr and Mrs John Shelton moved here from Washington after four years away.
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