Local notes mix court talk and community updates
A fragmentary Unionville page reports a new county court house planned and court activity cited. It notes a Christmas day drowning rescue attempt, moving medical offices, a mammoth church event serving 300 children, a December birth, and local residents with illnesses travels, and school strengths under Prof Pratt with staff.
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Epper
Ofeery Ress
Valentine
George Zee W. Itaud
J. c. Kint
Keeney
Eriff
Treagher
Cora
Isog
L. D. Thomas
Central House
Christian Church
Otter
Ben Whitmore
Bridge workers injured and marriages noted in local advices
The Laclede bridge crew were backing away on the Blackbird bridge when a heavy boom struck the top, injuring four men. Pearl Conger of Cincinnati and Ruth Wilcox of Mendota were married on a recently reported date. A baby boy was born Dec 27 to Mr and Mrs Zora Sanders of Lincoln township. Elva Hayes wed John Baldock, and George Hoyt and Mary A Carter, both of Unionville, were married last.
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Laclede
Blackbird
Menling
Pearl Conger
Cincinnati
Iowa
Ruth Wilcox
Mendota
Zora Sanders
Lincoln Township
Elva Hayes
John Baldock
George Hoyt
Mary A. Carter
Unionville
Purebreeds Top Hog Sales Highlight Stover Trade
W C Stover of Brush Colorado markets 77 hogs weighing seven months, all purebred Duroc Jersey finish. hogs from 228 thousandths. registered potential but not registered stock. Stover sells 1100 acre Brush ranch to B B Statton and plans Angus cattle and registered hogs on the new property.
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W. C. Stover
Brush
Colo
Mgr. Stover
Denver
Stover
Ae Cate Berkeenes Revenibis
B. B. Statton
Powerasville
Missouri
Hillrose
Jexs Marget Returns From France and Marries in Nice
Jexs Marget of Fidina returned home after serving in the navy and two and a half years in France. He spent six months in Nice doing government work where he met Margaret Miff. They married on November 3. she is 19, educated, and worked as a stenographer in Nice.
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Jexs Marget
Fidina
Navy
France
Nice
Margaret Miff
Betsy Trent and Family Gather in Putnam County Census
Betsy Trent, Winnie Stockton, Mary Gillum, Blanch Martin and Virginia Martin gathered with five generations in Putnam County. Betsy Beend resident 78 years as the event marked by a Kodak photo. Attendees included Perry Roberts and sister Jane Morrison of Unionville along with Lizzie Spearin of Dillon.
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Aem
Lizzie Spearin
Dillon
Jefferson
Mahala Avis
Perry Roberts
Jane Morrison
Unionville
Betsy
Putyan
Kodak
Betsy Trent
Winnie Stockton
Mary Gillum
Blanch Martin
Virginia Martin
Putnam County
W. W. Avi
Christmas social notices from local town names
Several residents attended holiday gatherings over the weekend. Howard Hatfield, studying in Chicago, returned to spend Christmas with relatives. Mr and Mrs John Hatfield and children of Farson Ia visited friends and family. Carrie Lawson and Ruthie Redix are mentioned among guests. Verna Summers hosted Carrie Lawson Arthur Green and Lloyd Reese. Sylvester Lawson visited the Albert Hatfield home.
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Howard Hatfield
Chicago
John Hatfield
Farson
Carrie Lawson
Velma Summers
Ruthie Redix
Blanche Lawrence
Minnie Stokes
Arthur Green
Lloyd Reese
Christmas program at First Baptist Church praised
First Baptist Church reports a successful Christmas tree and program with children singing and many presents. Three candidates were baptized last prayer night. Services scheduled including Sunday school at 9 45, B Y P U at 6, and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7. Pastor J M Dutton invites attendance and notes a missions offering Sunday morning.
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Santa
J. M Dutton
Local families share holidays and visits across towns
Mrs Bernice Cullum and others spent Saturday with Chloe and Eva Mathes. Xmas gatherings included the Lane, Hurley, Speak, and Latimer families. Several attended the Xmas treas in Jimtown and Omaha. Various visits traced among Mathes, Landtiser, Speak, Morgan, Lee, and related households in Livonia and nearby communities.
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Bernice Cullum
Chloe
Eva Mathes
Wm Landtiser
HL. Dickerson
Lee Abbott
Laura Mildred
Fred Followwill
Iris Virginia
Fannie Latimer
Jno. Mathes
Lloyd
Mildred
Wandaepee
Monroe Gorrell Me
FF Speak
Cico
Lane
Daugghter
Lema
Victo
Norman
Riley I Hurley
Nora Scott
Myris Latimer
Grace Grogan
Mary Furguson
Gracie Crawford
Junior Fowler
Marley McHenry
Finn Anderson
Fiancee Crawford
W H
Hler
Eiva Mathes
Monroe Gorrell
Livonia
Xmax Treas
Jimtown
Omaha
Bert
Loveland
Cole
Minne Fort
Salina
Kans
Riley
Hurley
Kansas City
Carl Morgan
Riley Landtiser
John Landtiser
Johnny Speak
Dora
G. O. Lee
Pansy Hinerman
F. If
Speak
Wm Lanutiser
Dennis Blankenship
Dwayne
Mace Barn Art Home
Stent Contempt Silent Contempt in the Noblest Way
A brief line on silent contempt in the face of a bigger foe, quoted from Life magazine. The remark highlights restraint and dignity as a form of personal defiance in adversity.
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Stent
Twins Die Days Apart After Barn Fire In England
Born Wed and died together the twin daughters of Bir J. D. Swith of Nomsagnie England aged thirty two years both died within days of each other. The tragedy was caused by a barn fire linked to health issues in both cases.
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Bir
J. D. Swith
Nomsagnie
England
Campaign Has Its Uses Says Jnd-Tunkina
A fragment quotes Jnd-Tunkina welcoming a political campaign and hoping it distracts people from the high cost of living with arguments and debate.
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Jnd
Approaching the Shelf Hint of Sophistication in Youth Reply
A Bogton Transcript note describes a youngster answering about his auntie age with a witty line. He says he does not know her exact age but adds a cup of tea rests her. The remark showcases playful humor and language.
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Bogton
Annoyance from laundry curfews hits noblewoman pages
A fragment from the Grand Taper Press mocks stiff linen garments and laundry care as a nuisance to a ceremonial noblewoman, noting curdling curlicues and lingering wardrobe duties in a witty but coded style.
Memorial gift boosts Legion building fund in Trenton
The Grundy county court donated 1000 dollars to the Major Dale Stepp Post memorial fund, aiming to match state funds and grow the building fund toward ten to sixteen thousand dollars. Delegation lists citizens and counties approving the plan, with county supervision on spending.
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Grundy Ouaney Court
Dale Stepp
American Legion
Trenton
Legion
Republian
Princeton Post
Liberal thanks as church holds special revival services
J Howard Thompson pastor thanks all who aided the recent gathering and invites all to a series of nightly services next week assisted by town pastors. He notes the previous Christmas events were commendable and says regular services will resume Sunday morning. He will preach at Lemons Sunday at 2 30 PM.
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Ofaymen
Ape Co
J. Howard Thompson
Lemons
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Erwin Conger
B. H. Bonfoey
Fred Cook
Ruskin College
Pratt
Pratt and His Able Corpa
H. D. Kistler
Baldoe
Elvane
B ‘Statton
Brush, Colo
First Baptist Church
Berry Motor Co
Unionville, Missouri
Oak Grove
M. E. Church
B. Prait
Unionville, Mo
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