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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1913
Page
1
We thank you for your support and patronage over the past year and assure you of our appreciation and readiness to handle any account or transaction, large or small. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Citizens Bank of Unionville.
The Yount family and their partners plan to move from Unionville to Hastings Nebraska after the first of the year. They will operate in rented double rooms near the principal business district and continue their restaurant and shop with seven longtime workers. They have built a strong community business and will be missed by friends.
After a recent fire at the Union bank in Novinger, a vault safe could not be opened for several days. Fire damage and a water-quenched exterior delayed access to $100,000 in bonds and securities removed to a secure storage. Bank officials and police labored to retrieve contents as competitors amid local tension influenced community progress.
The National Americans Assembly in Unionville held its final December meeting with 72 members and $45,000 in insurance. Key officers include David Lavell president Nellie Bonebright vice president and Earl Fox marshal with a special address by Wm M. Glass national vice president. Fairbanks received a token gift and plan for Christmas, then departed for Kansas City.
The Junior Cooking Club held its annual Christmas tree at Miss Leo Rachford's home Tuesday night. Miss Beulah Fairfield hosted a Christmas party with many friends Tuesday night. The West End Cooking Club held its annual Christmas party at Miss Jim McKinley’s home Tuesday night.
A proposed 90000 dollar court house levy was defeated Tuesday amid strong regional splits. The east end voted strongly against it while the west favored it, with Union delivering 500 yes to 33 no. Total turnout was 1912 with 934 for and 978 against. The dam contract for the city reservoir was let for 9000 dollars to Altes and Elson after competitive bids.
James Oliver Townsend of Webster Groves died suddenly at his home early Sunday after returning from his business day and recalling money left at the store. The death was reported by phone around midnight, leaving Unionville residents stunned by the loss of the former local businessman.
The message touts Marshall National Bank as the oldest, safest, and most conservative institution. It emphasizes stability and prudent financial stewardship.
A fragment reflects pride in a man who owed no one and the high regard held for a woman by all who knew her, illustrating a community’s respect and affection.
Mrs I N McVey died at her Lemonville home Sunday morning at 7 o clock. Born in Indiana in 1846 she was 67 at death. She came to Missouri in 1875 and settled in Putnam County where she lived the rest of her life. She married Mr McVey after moving to Missouri and they had six children five of whom survive with their father in poor health. A longtime Christian church member she endured health restrictions in recent years. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Bethany church with a large crowd attending.
A Thursday night blaze destroyed the Earls residence, with only the sewing machine and bed saved. The fire started in the kitchen flue and rapidly enveloped the building before neighbors Hayward Davis and Mr Earls contained it. No household insurance covered the contents. $900 on the building remained.
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