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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1902
Page
5
Fragmentary notes mention Frank Eddy and Wade LeRoy Livezey from Milan, visitors at Lancaster, and Ollie Carter assisting Tus while Blaups advertises wagon beds. The text references Patterson and Graham D, with a Christmas period note and several short movements of people between towns.
Community notices describe private money to loan with mortgage on horses and land or personal security. Aimed at buying notes at a discount, with Henry Callison active. Local society items mention Christmas visits, dinners, travel between Unionville and surrounding towns, and several small ads for flour, pianos, and livestock.
A compilation of brief items: tradespeople changing names, people traveling to Des Moines and St. Louis, lighting shortages from a coal gap, new finishers at Stout's Studio, performances at the Olympia, and a letters list at Unionville post office. Also includes barber college ads, local visits by the Robisons and Noels, and Will Wyckoff’s Montana horse shipment plus a note on Unionville tacky party traditions.
Miss Bessie Bradley of the high school visits her parents at Linneus for the holiday. Miss Nellie Ryan of Milan visits relatives with the Sebick sisters. Miss May Boyd of Cincinnati stays with Miss Neta Brawford and friends. Mr and Mrs Sam Wallace dine with Mrs Elson and family. Finty Hall and Glen Frazier visit from Kansas City to see his parents. Prof W B Thorneburg visits Beymour schools. Foss Williams family return from Indian Territory to visit relatives. Frank Anderson’s offers shaves haircuts baths and shampoo. The Palace Barber Shop adds a new safe from Townsends.
Senator J C McKinley and Representative C A Hays depart Saturday for Jefferson City to assume legislative duties. H R Brasfield attends the Southern Iowa Poultry Association exhibition in Ottumwa this week. Bob gains strength and weight and is encouraged about his condition. W K E Fortune and family plan to move to Portland Oregon to work as carpenters for a while. The Bercailians hope they adapt well and prosper in the new location.
Last Wednesday December 24 in Hartford at the home of Justice W C Underwood, Miss Lucinda Ratliff and Mr William Thompson were united in marriage. The Old Reliable extends heartfelt congratulations to the couple.
Large assortment of harness gear at low prices. Collars bridles curry combs brushes halters. A. M. 8werr invites patrons to call when in need. C S Allen and W P Allen buy Albert F E Allen's interest in Powersville Powersville store. Nora Parr Mrs Snodgrass married in Kansas City. Old Reliable extends best wishes.
A compact local notes page highlights visits and events. O J Townsend travels to Chillicothe on business. Lucy Albee visits Amelia McKinley. Louise Underwood guests at Schick home. Maggie McCutchen hosts a Flinch party. Prof Campbell vacationing with parents in Clinton. PEO Society meets with Mrs Roxie Crumpacker. Selden Thompson guests of Stella Wentworth. Blanche and Grace Campbell travel to Monmouth to visit Mrs Millie Bunker. Loomis coroner-elect of Haskell county returns from Kansas trip. Victor Bates visits his mother Mrs P Bucher at Christmas. Christian Church meetings slip to Jan 7. J H Parker buys twenty horses in one day. Joe Schick visits from Moulton. Temple Williams attends Fred Williams and Mamie Lee wedding.
To My Customers. When your loan becomes due and you want to renew it, don't fail to see me, W.H. Forses, Office over Jackson's.
At a city council meeting on Monday Hon. O A Hays resigned as alderman from the north ward and his resignation was accepted. He leaves this week for Jefferson City and his successor will be appointed soon. He is praised as an excellent official and the public regrets the forced resignation.
Gilt Rage Farm loans offered with Dotan rates and Opvien repayment option before a AK OR UHC. McCutch en & Son cited.
The county court approved John Murray's petition for a saloon license to be housed in the room now used by J. P. Davis’ billiard hall, with Davis unsure where he will relocate. The first souvenir gold dollar coins from the St. Louis World’s Fair arrived via Marshall National Bank, offered at 3.00 each with 250,000 coins minted. Frank W. Stockton and Eva Forbes were wed at the bride’s grandfather’s home on Tuesday December 28.
To my customers the note reminds when a loan is due and you wish to renew it visit W H Forsss at the office above Jackson's for handling renewals and arrangements.
The Recorder notes 150 marriage licences issued this year with a continuing downward trend over recent years. Earlier years show 188 in 1899, 166 in 1900, and 158 in 1901 as population grows yet licenses drop. Dr. C H Magee from Burlington married recently and received warm congratulations from friends.
House and two lots for sale cheap in R. R. addition Unionville. Enquire of H. H. Earuwarr tf.
Hon John Sullivan of Kansas City, famed Woodcraft lecturer, will speak on readjustment in Unionville on Tuesday night January 20. The event also marks the installation of officers for Unionville camp No 5508. All M W A camps in Putnam county are invited to attend.
In a Christmas day 1902 ceremony at J. W. Moore's parlor in Unionville Missouri Cornelia Moore and W A Pipkin were wed by J W Dew. The wedding featured holly and cedar decor, four ribbon bearers, a white marriage bell, and a wedding dinner. The groom serves as district missionary for the North Central Association and the couple planned a new home in Unionville.
On December twenty second, 1902, an unknown sender secretly mailed a book titled The Love Affairs of A Bibliomaniac to K. Allen Oyd in Tishomingo Indian Territory, depriving the recipient of acknowledgment. The suspect is believed to be within Unionville Missouri. A reward of thanks is offered for information leading to apprehension.
Roy Cassady and Miss Virtie Fowler wed at the home of Mr M Fowler on December 25 1902 with Rev W D McFarland officiating. The groom, editor superintendent of Graysville public schools, is a son of Sam Cassady a long time east Putnam farmer. The bride, daughter of M Fowler a wealthy local figure, has many friends. Several guests attended and presented gifts. Congratulations to the couple.
Tur Rerusiicdn offers beautiful artistic calendars of various sizes for subscribers and patrons of the Old Reliable. Calendars must be picked up at the office. they cannot be mailed. County residents should arrange delivery through a neighbor visiting the office.
State Veterinarian Dr J Gotlieb will visit Rinkers Barn Unionville for two weeks offering expert care for horses. Examinations free and charges reasonable. Dr Gotlieb is highly recommended and equipped for dentistry surgery. Folly and Deadly Attack claim cited by M M Austin of Winchester Indiana. New Life Pills advertises cures for stomach liver troubles constipation and headaches.
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