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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1910
Page
1
Members of the Epworth League and public school teachers gathered at Mr and Mrs Henry Callison home last Thursday for an enjoyable evening. A Bible knowledge contest and guessing games entertained the group before a pumpkin pie and coffee lunch. The event left attendees feeling royally entertained and cheerful.
A freight train started a blaze two miles south of town in a meadow. Dry conditions and strong winds fanned the flames, burning extensive fall and winter pasture on Frank Keene and John R Meana farms. Keene suffered loss of one hayrick and several stalk pastures. Firefighters later contained the fire and stopped further spread.
The excerpt notes a long standing warm spell that feels pleasant yet often causes serious consequences over a large area. It highlights the contradictory nature of mild conditions yielding significant impacts.
In South Side Police Court Judge Halstead listens as Mrs. Lafe A. Choate admits she and her husband planned a duel after arranging to remove two beloved boys by newspaper notice. She consented to the patrolman’s summary of the scheme and pledged there would be no fight. Mr Choate has lived in the city for eight or nine years.
Headquarters store showcases one of the best lines of goods for holiday gifts in North Missouri. Whether buying for man woman boy or girl you can find it here with a wide price range. Come early to ensure stock is complete.
The fragment notes a supply of 250 neckties and men’s everyday shirts from Bée. No further details.
Local talent staged the play to strong reviews with humorous and poignant moments. Cast members included James Sterney Edwie Hrasneld and Gilbert Sterling, while the Woodmen provided notable specialties and a drill team. The success drew interest from five other camps planning future performances.
Zora Davis and Miss Mary Exlin wed at the depot with Squire W. O. Underwood officiating. The couple, aged twenty and twenty five respectively, will live with the groom’s father before establishing their own home. The Republican staff celebrates the union and wishes lasting happiness.
A promotional blurb from Wentworth Mercantile Co touts a Round Oak as the first and foremost absolute best of its kind for Christmas time.
Ed Walker sells his share to Clarence Davidson ending the partnership that started five years ago in Unionville. Davidson will run the business at the same site while Walker heads West perhaps to Montana, leaving many friends to bid farewell.
Old fashioned rag dance to be held in the Armory on Friday night December 16 1910 at 8 p.m under Co B management. Admission 25 cents and 25 cents per number ladies free. A four piece orchestra with two violins and two guitars will provide music.
Next Sunday morning the communion of the Lord's Supper will be observed in this church. All members of evangelical churches are cordially invited to partake in the evening the pastor will preach upon The Dayspring from on High. All are welcome. ROBT. JARDINE, Pastor.
I glab to take these few lines of a page to announce that I will spend Kmas at my olf hogemrey have had p numerous inquiries as to the future of the famous Three Hills district and anyone wishing to get true information with a view of locating in Canada in the famous spring wheat district can have the same by seeing me. Trusting this note may reach my inquiring friends I remain Yours truly R. E. MORGAN.
Mansfield Post No 181 Dept of Mo 6 A R will elect officers for the ensuing year at its next regular meeting on Saturday December 24 1910 at 2 o clock pm Comrades urged to attend By Order of Post Commander I C Sell Adjt Come and inspect our cut glass china and pictures Goodrich s Jewelry Store
Circuit court adjourned Saturday and will reconvene Wednesday December 28 at a special term. Numerous filings continued or dismissed include Hart v Hart Hart et al, Unionville Produce Co. v C B and Q, and Putnam County cases. Verdicts include $1000 for L E Medlin v Mendota Coal Co and several divorces. Parole for A B Hulse continued.
Journal lists candidates and their expenditures for the recent primary and election. Names include W L Pollock J W Thompson J M Stille P D Greggers J W McCalmen N B Fenton Lorenzo Jones E A Jarman J L Casady C P Bunch Lang Triplett E F Haigler B Valentine Frank H Lynch N A Franklin W R Houston S M Magee T Davis L P Roberts J W Magee D A Shelton William Matheson Walter Burgesa with amounts shown for each itemized expense.
A. P. McElhinney narrowly escaped serious injury Monday when a buggy horse kicked his leg, causing a spill near Isiah Davis's home north of Omaha. The team briefly escaped, but control was regained. He suffered knee injuries from the fall yet pressed on to cry the sale, paying forty cents for buggy repairs, and returned home that night. Goodrich's jewelry store advertised for Christmas gifts.
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