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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1902
Page
4
The notice lists CONGER & MARTIN publishers and a subscription rate of $1.00 per year in advance. It states the paper is re entered at the Unionville Missouri post office as second class matter.
The column surveys Missouri politics with attacks on the Jefferson City ring and calls to repeal the Nesbit law amid a textbook controversy. It notes Mrs Dockery’s illness improvement and Governor Dockery offering a $300 reward for Union Illinois bank robbers. It reports railroads granting wage hikes and foreign affairs, including Venezuela and The Hague arbitration. Obituaries and life summaries follow, including Mrs Fre mont of California and Miss Lucy Jane Mason of Coburg Ontario, with details of their deaths and family notices.
The advert urges prudent housewives to stock Chamberlains Cough Remedy for winter colds. It claims prompt relief if taken at first signs, notes it is safe for children, pleasant to take, and suitable for adults. Noah Martin carries the product.
The newly elected county officers assume duties tomorrow. Martin Coleman becomes Recorder with deputy Amelia McKinley, a strong Republican pick. P D Greggers as circuit clerk brings years of experience, while Frank D Goul succeeds Lee Robigan as Prosecuting Attorney. Several incumbents including County Clerk Johnason Treasurer Jimmons Probate Judge Jones and Sheriff Gray are reappointed. New presiding judge Col J B Harper and W A Huinley replace prior appointees, as Dempney becomes eastern district judge. The court faces county finances recovery after recent Republican majority raids.
A guide claiming early hoarseness and a rough cough signal croup, recommending Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at first signs and after the cough appears. It asserts the remedy dispels all symptoms, prevents danger, and is widely used by mothers, with Noah Martin selling it.
In Lemonville and surrounding areas a major revival attracts many, with 45 converts last Sunday night. Evangelist Miller and Dr. Gillies report strong progress as 35 join the church and 16 are men while 19 are women. The revival continues this week.
Homer Hall of West Point Iowa attributes a severe lung cold and obstinate cough to consumption. After doctors resigned him to doom he used Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption and was cured and gained weight to 227 pounds. The remedy is priced at 50 cents and 1.00 with free trials at Noah Martins.
The Garnd avor society of the Christian Church elects officers led by President Nellie South and Vice President Edgar Jarman. The Junior Endeavor names Supt Nellie South and other posts. The Christian Sunday School lists Supt Frank Weston and Garnet Gardner as organist. The Baptist Young People's Union selects C L Miller as president and Martin Rockwood as vice president with other posts.
Seventy nine year old Mr C J Davis hosted a birthday gathering at the Arghar Davis home with 28 children grandchildren and great grandchildren present. Guests brought baskets of food and beer flowed as the Davis clan celebrated the long life and wished him many more anniversaries.
A M Swett advertises lap robes in a wide range of styles at the lowest possible prices while emphasizing quality.
A. M. Swert promotes a large blanket assortment at the west side square offering the lowest possible prices.
The undersigned will sell at public sale at his farm in Richland township Putnam County Missouri eight miles southeast of Unionville and four miles northwest of Rosewood on Wednesday January 7 1903 at 10 am. Described items include three brood mares two fillies one spring colt twelve cows and heifers three steer calves one two year old male nineteen Shropshire sheep mostly ewes one broad gow 400 bushels corn in crib 150 bushels oats 89 tons hay farming utensils a feed grinder buggy harness cane mill cultivator turning plow mowing machine sulky rake drag rake saddle shot gun and other items. Terms cash under five dollars and 12 months over five dollars. Purchaser to give note with approved security. GC E Paeria? A McElhinney auctioneer.
600 bushels of winter apples offered for sale at 40 to 50 cents per bushel. Contact T. M. Pargegr in Unionville Missouri for details and arrangements.
Notice invites advance subscribers to order copies of a forthcoming book of the late Nelse Scurlock poetry. Send name and number of copies to Cuas N Woop Glenwood Missouri. Each order includes a Scurlock memento with the copy and payment due when books are ready. Cloth bound edition priced at 1.00 dollars.
The Centerville Moravia Albia line and the Iowa and St. Louis railroad are clouds of speculation as John W. Gates’ recent overflight spurs rumors. Reports claimed Gates planned to buy the Centerville line to feed Kansas City Southern, but maps show no link within 150 miles of that route. Gates favors private deals and withholds public details on his railroad interests.
The Astor Ete company at the Al Hays opera house presented Uncle Tom's Cabin to a packed crowd last night. The troupe offered new specialties and proved to be composed of first class artistes, delivering entire satisfaction.
Burlington Route offers monthly excursions with Homewexer and Sid on Tuesdays. Contact Burlington Route ticket agent for rates and conditions.
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