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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1925
Page
1
The Shelton family sues the city alleging a malfunctioning septic tank contaminates their land and stock water. They claim constant foul emissions cause nausea and illness, depriving them of farm profits and forcing herd reductions while damages seek remedy before trial.
The 60th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Summers was celebrated at their Unionville home with about 40 guests including all children and many friends. A grand dinner followed a heartfelt tribute to fifty years of married life marked by resilience and community ties in Putnam County.
A Christmas package from Mire includes a large radish measuring about 21 to 22 inches long and two inches in circumference. The specimen, from Emmett Donaldson, is described as capable of feeding a family twice.
The first six grades presented a Christmas Seal program in the new auditorium last Thursday. Tickets cost twenty cents and buyers received twenty health seals, with proceeds totaling 706 from sales. The event supported the Anti tuberculosis campaign and education on health, while funds helped furnish health scales for the grades.
The Republican office will be closed all day on Friday during the Christmas week. The publican wishes readers a clearer vision of the Christmas ideal and greater joy and abundance, hoping for closer unity and improved citizenship.
The highway department informs Gammly county officials no further allotments will be provided for squad work until 1927 because the county has exhausted its road construction funds. The Trenton Republican notes the county has actively pursued rights of way and related details and is ahead of others in road building.
May ask to attend the League of Nations conference to secure an agreement on army sizes. The United States may be invited, but likely will not join due to its peacetime army. The discussion centers on Europe and disarmament rather than American involvement.
The Corydon Times-Republican reports an inmate set fires that burned an old barn on the Wayne County Iowa county farm one Saturday and a large new barn on Monday. Both structures and contents were destroyed, with the fire causing an estimated loss around 500 dollars.
Mr Fred L. Cook buys a half interest in the real estate loan and insurance business of Mr Elias Shuey and will take an active role starting the new year. Shuey had previously acquired Joe Helferstine’s business two years ago and expanded it greatly. The office remains in the Helferstine building on the square southeast corner with operations to continue under new management and aim for further growth.
A fragmented notice reports the marriage of Mrs Mars Harte Walter and Mr Porton Monk at a New Cafe. The text names several individuals including Walter, Monk, Cardine, Munk, and Mash Ww, with unclear dates and places. The unreliable OCR yields a jumble of names and phrases, but the core event is a wedding between two listed parties.
A local notice reports changes in ownership of Repath Shop and updates to staff. It notes the business arrangement, enrollment of new personnel, and ongoing operations intended to proceed as usual.
Cattle prices edge higher with demand firm in Chicago St Louis and Kansas City. Hogs rise sharply with top bids around 12 25 in St Louis and practical top near 11 60 in Chicago. Sheep and lambs hold strong as processors bid higher on weights from 200 to 325 pounds and 140 to 160 pounds.
Mr and Mrs George Stuckey of Monvie celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at home. The couple, married on December 25 in 17, were noted for long union and community ties. A lengthy OCR fragment follows with references to local organizations and a Grade orchestra organized under Prof Earle Dillinger, including children and school events.
Fire gutted the John Joseph store in Centerville Iowa last Friday around 10 pm. Building saved but stock largely destroyed by flames smoke and water with losses estimated between 15000 and 20000 insured. The store, part of a Joseph chain, had been running a big sale before planning shifts in business.
The Rebekah lodge annual children's party was held Friday night in the Odd Fellows hall in Emonville with about 150 attendees. The Grade School Orchestra directed by Prof Tarle Dillinger performed a musical program that delighted the audience. Refreshments, games, and a sequence of songs recitations and music completed the enjoyable evening.
The report shows an estimated budget of 4896 207 for a government plan with a 1760 000 000 rise over this year. Officials cite the port office and veteran bureau as drivers of higher expenses, noting Congress did not offset the rise with bigger appropriations.
A fragmented text argues for strict broadcasting rules to safeguard broad reach of entertainment and information. It emphasizes education and cultural value of distribution and calls for protections against deregulation that could hinder access.
The Switchmen's union votes to demand wage increases for railroad workers totaling about two million dollars annually restoring 1920 levels. Other rail unions have also approved large hikes, indicating mounting costs across the industry and broader labor tensions.
A thief cracked into the Fais Operative Association store overnight taking cash from the register a carton of cigarettes boxes of shotgun shells a butcher knife and items from the dry goods area. The intruder crawled through a window into the warehouse avoided heavier security and left a Ford coupe and a duplicate ticket in Livingston. Police traced the suspect to Unionville with coal and candy and linked the case to the Perry household through the reported sales.
The text reflects on the passing winter and the approach of longer days, noting the end of cold and the increasing daylight as spring nears. It mentions almanac dates and the shift in seasons, with optimism for brighter times ahead.
The present pastor delivers his final message, thanking parishioners for kindness and fellowship. He outlines appreciation for support in the church work and asks all to stay united as he leaves. The Sunday morning topic is Know Your Preacher with a breath of Making Sport for the Enemy.
The Sunday worship drew a strong crowd despite cold and rain. Next Sunday offers the New Year service with a union worship setup led by Bro Pollock. Bible study Wednesday and the Xynne program Thursday are announced. all are welcome at the church services led by Minister F Brown.
The Christian Church invites young people to attend services next Sunday with the adult department asking for all to come. If you have a headache bring Aspirin. York is the pastor.
Rev A Truitt reports M E Circuit services will be held at Bethany in Linen Grove while West Liberty hosts a revival meeting. He urges prayer and attendance citing good figures and social arguments for the revival.
A fragmented item describes President Coolidge and a tale about his travel to Washington. It mentions Mrs Coolidge and a church sermon moment, with brief dialogue suggesting the story centers on economy and travel.
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