Train Wreck Delays Stock Freight Near Howland
A westbound stock freight derailed about a mile beyond Howland shortly after 10 on Thursday. Two rear cars suffered damage including a refrigerator car, with rails spread and track torn. Conductor Ote Watson and brakeman among shaken passengers. Sheriff Jos Hayes injured, several others minor injuries. Wreck delayed passenger trains for hours. section crews laid off except foremen.
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Howland
Ote Watson
Jos
Seth Fielding
Elso
Towa
Burlington
Putnam County Telephone Co Raises Phone Rent
The Putnam County Telephone Co issued a notice in Unionville announcing a rate increase for 11 business phones from 1.25 to 2.00 per month. The company cites more subscribers and calls, network expansions, wider free exchange, higher operating costs, and lower rates in comparable exchanges, asserting the new rate is necessary for profitability.
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Putnam County Telephone Co
Unionville
Putnam County
Milan Exchange
Reuch
Sullivan County
Algo
Charley Leonard Buys Interest in Local Farm Stock Firm
E. Leonard, highly esteemed in Elm township, joins as owner of a substantial block of stock in the Comstock Brasfield area. The sale occurred while he was in town last week, expanding his influence in local agricultural business.
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Eee
E. Leonard
Lowgr
Elm Township
Comstock-Brasfield
Mercantile Company Plans Unionville Expansion
Mr Leonard aims to join the growing Mercantile Company business in Unionville once his farm affairs are settled by February 1. Ober Hayward is hired to resume his old charge de affairs at the lumber yard starting January. Elvin Stewart will focus on the main storeroom thereafter.
Republicans Elect Circuit Clerk in Sullivan County
In a special election held last Saturday in Sullivan County to resolve a tie from the general election, Republican Eli Carpenter defeated Democrat J. J. Clem by 62 votes. Sullivan Republicans celebrate the victory and congratulate each other.
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Sullivan
Sulivan County
Eli Carpenter
J. J. Clem
Sullivan County
Cook Bradshaw Rites Tie Powersville Couple
At Rev D E Statton's home on Sunday December 16 at 6 pm, Miss Mamie Bradshaw of Powersville married Mr Eddie Cook of Unionville. The bride, a Powersville belle, and the groom, a prominent farmer, were joined by many friends who wish them a long happy and prosperous life.
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D. E. Statton
Mamie Bradshaw
Powersville
Eddie Cook
Unionville
Marriage Licenses Registered in December
The list shows fifteen marriage licenses issued in December to individuals including Eddie Cook of Unionville Missouri and Mamie Bradshaw of Powersville. Also named are Robs Roesoper of Powersville and Sussie M Wells of Lucerne with dates in December.
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Eddie Cook
Unionville
Mamie Bradshaw
Powersville
R.oesoper
Susié M. Wells
Lucerne
Settlement Request On Debts By All Parties
A historical notice asks all debtors to settle accounts by a clearly stated date or with negotiable notes. The brief requests prompt compliance and signifies a collective effort to close the books.
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Eagh
Notice to Settle from the Comstock-Brasset Meare Company
Notice to settle all accounts by note or cash on or before January 1907 due to the death of a principal stock holder. Every debtor should take note. The company name appears as 2112 COMS'TOCK-BRASFIELD Meare. Co.
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Tock-Brasfield Meare. Co
Warning against hunting on Thompson farm premises
All persons are warned to refrain from hunting on my farm from this date. No hunting or shooting on the premises under penalty of praeee aee 21 of ASON THOMPSON. Dec 18, 1906. Decorated China and new stand designs advertised by Miller & Wentworth Merc. Co.
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Ason Thompson
Miller & Wentworth Merc. Co
Lemonville Bean Supper and Jubilee Program
The Lemonville G A R Post and the A H T A host a Bean Supper this Saturday with a 2:00 p m church program featuring readings by G W Wyckoff of Cincinnati and D A Mower of the A G Song numbers follow, then Johnson Hall for supper and a stock auction led by G W Porter and others. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy a holiday jubilee.
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Lemonville G. A. R. Post
M. E
G. W. Wyckoff
Cincinnati
D. A. Mowrer
A. G . Song
Johnson Hall
G. W. Porter
Roosevelt Praises Panama Canal Work and Sanitation
President Roosevelt delivered a special message to Congress praising the Panama Canal project. He highlighted the Culebra Cut, sanitation efforts, and his critique of critics while detailing plans to use Chinese labor and private contracting where feasible. The illustrated message notes extensive observations from his Isthmus visit in November and outlines favorable conditions in the Canal Zone, including housing, hotels, and food for workers.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Fanama Canal
Gear Enterprise
Congress
Culebra
Ecanal
Canal Zone
Senate
House of Representatives
Pansa
Panama
Helon
United States
Flaff
Pe York
French Canal Company
Colon
Nicaragua
Darien
Mosstag
Deaths in a City with No Local Deaths
The report notes that among 6,000 white Americans including about 1,200 women and children, no deaths occurred in three months from disease while in a comparable US city about thirty would be expected. Neither man referenced was American.
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United States
Local social notes highlight visits and events in Unionville area
Last week in Unionville residents report visits from relatives and friends including L B Fortune and Mr and Mrs John Fortune. Miss Bowman from Sullivan County returned from Kansas City, while Miss Hume visited from Kansas City. Local families and merchants were active with shopping, visiting and hosting Epworth League events. A home talent entertainment, led by Mrs C Williams, drew praise and earned 69 dollars proceeds.
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Mrs. Mullenix
Unionville
Miss Bowman
W. H. Bowman
Sullivan Co
Kansas City
Telephone Exchange
Miss Hume
Mesdames
J T Lemon
Daisy Lemon
Orpha O'Riley
Hi Haynes
Unionvile
Campbell and Stevenson
Briggsville
Ill
J. Johnson
Jade Johnson
Edgar
Epworth League
Petermen
Ro Hatfield
Lee Semen
Jennie Hatfield
May Hatfield
Nellie Johnson
Aple
Kcune
Nellie
C. Filliams
Tax Payer Notice From City Collector
Notice informs taxpayers to visit Middleton Bros. office in the Wentworth Bank building to pay taxes and access tax books. City Collector 1911 E. Burns.
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Middleton Bros
Wentworth Bank
E. Burns
Miller & Wentworth Florc Co Lights Run Miller Wagons
Just received a load of light running Miller wagons. Call and see them at Miller and Wentworth florc Co s.
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Miller & Wentworth Florc. Co's
Surprise Birthday for Carl Shelton Marks Twentieth
Friends of Carl Shelton held a surprise party last Friday to celebrate his twentieth birthday. He received a signet ring, and a luncheon followed at the Shelton home hosted by Mr and Mrs H Shelton. Attendees included Laura Altes Stella Fowler Myrtis Scost Bertha Ro Noel Alma Jones Iva Lee Cook Trus Noel Isaac McKinley Kate Martino Geo Stevenson Carl Crooks and others.
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Carl Shelton
Carl
H Shelton
Laura Altes
Stella Fowler
Myrtis Scost
Bertha Ro Noel
Alma Jones
Iva Lee Cook
Trus Noel
Isaac McKinley
Kate Martino
Geo Stevenson
Carl Crooks
Bayview Circle
Clyde L. Martin
Notice of Due Accounts Jan 1 1907
All accounts of namely days stand ing are now due and must be settled on or before Jan 1 1907. 2012 Dr. CARRYER.
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Carryer
For Sale 1st Prize Rose Hill Incubator
Auction item details list a 1st prize incubator from Rose Hill Incubator. Inquire at 2nd door east of Farmers Store or contact W. R. Beamer for the sale, dated 2014.
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Rose Hill Incubator
W. R. Beamer
Farmers Store
Stark and Doherty Auctioneers Notice
Stark and Doherty Auctioneers advertise sale services with contact in Unionville Missouri. Claims include reasonable terms and satisfaction guaranteed and provide phone number 289 for inquiries.
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Seles Ciied
Iowa
Missouri
J. B. Stark
Unionville, Mo
Janzs Doherty
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Mai
Jos Hayes
Goodrich's
Charley Leonard
Cook-Bradshaw
Lemonville
L. BE. Fortune
John Fortune
J. G. Olinger
Arkansas
Putnam
W.H. Brummitt
Pollock
Nra
Dade Johnson
Frank O'Riley
Gene Rouse
Eeeee Co
Just
Marshall National Bank
Sumatra
Goodrich’s Store
Sorosis
Lorenzo Jones
Ed Goodrich
Eas
Edna Little
Stella Wentworth
Edith Harkins
Frances Little
P. E
Yuletide
Guy Hunter
Dain Flanagan
Lulu Flanagan
McKinley
Lincoln Township
H. Medlin
Mendota
Derhefpdp
Apap
E Jackson’s
Maidaigh
PEC Tristmas
Sata
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