County Court Renumbers County School Districts Under New Law
The county court approved a law driven renumbering of 88 school districts starting at the northwest corner and moving east across the county. Districts now bear new numbers such as Unionville 38 Powersville 17 and Graynville 67. The treasurer reports 8249.27 on hand. bond and superintendent approvals noted. several jurors drawn for April term and loan applications reviewed. bridge timber bid accepted. audit report presented. no shortage procedures ordered.
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Nionville
Powersville
Ville
Tacerye
Orthijagion
Graynville
Son
W. L. Pollock
C. W. Mullenixz
Ana Thomy
T. M. Shelton
Akim
James Butler
Jas
Mmallenix
Alva-Colton
P. c. McMains
R. W. Crumpacker
White Oak Bridge
Audit & Bond Co
Rural Farms Near Town Put Up For Quick Sale
Miller and Parker offer two farms for fast sale. A 160 acre grass farm with fine buildings fences and orchard lies four miles from town. An 80 acre parcel is also available. Either farm may be bought at a bargain if taken soon.
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Miller & Parker
Electric interurban line eyed to connect Unionville and Putnam county
Local prospectors weigh an interurban electric line that would reach Putnam coal fields and link Unionville to broader markets. Promoter Henry Funk of a Hannibal Kirksville project will speak in Unionville on Saturday Feb 26 at 3 PM and 7:30 PM at an invitation from the Commercial Club.
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Hannibal-Xirksville
Unionville
Putnam County
Henry Funk
Shelby County
Hannibal-Kirksville
Palmyra
Rockaland
Milwaukee
Seymour
Mr. Funk
Open Letter on School Privileges for Colored Children
Unionville residents appeal to Attorney General Elliott W. Major asking how two colored children can be provided with public school privileges without violating the law. They note the county lacks a separate colored school and urge official guidance to avoid further deprivation, seeking a prompt reply.
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Unionville
Elliott W. Major
Daily Papers
United States
Missouri
Fam
A. J. Martin
Bird Mills Fined in Assault Case
Bird Mills pled guilty before Squire Brasfield on the 11th. He was fined ten dollars and costs totaling about twenty dollars. The case stems from an assault on J Banner weeks ago in which a pistol played a conspicuous part.
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Bird Mills
Squire Brasfield
J. ¢ Banner
Judge Thompson Gone Missing After Jan 31 Absence
Friends and family report Judge E. W. Thompson left Unionville on the south bound train Monday January 31 with no word since. Rumors circulate of possible accident or foul play though authorities find no solid evidence and note his financial dealings and Kansas City ties raise questions as to his disappearance.
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E. W. Thompson
Unionville
Kansas City
Judge Phillips Resigns from Western Missouri Bench
Judge John F. Phillips will tender his resignation to the President on June 25. Prominent Republicans back a successor, with Ex-Governor John C. McKinney widely named as a strong candidate for the federal judgeship. The editors praise McKinney’s qualifications, character, and integrity.
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John F. Phillips
Western
Missouri
John C McKiney
Unionville High School Listed as Partially Accredited
A 1910 letter from H A Gass states Unionville High School was inspected and classified as first class with units approved, correcting a Blue Book error that listed it as partially accredited for university admission. The note confirms its status as a preparatory school with accepted work.
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Unionville High School
Sypt
H. A. Gass
Unionville High Plans Commencement and Senior Events
The High School commendation calls the school well equipped and doing good work. Commencement at Hays Opera House on May 31 features Dr. J M Greenwood Kansas City Schools superintendent. Baccalaureate on May 29, Class Day and play May 30. Graduating class largest since approval with an active class spirit. Names listed include Jones Tysor Fletcher Coop Earhart McKinley Applegate Lemea Flanagan.
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Hays’ Opera House
J. M. Greenwood
Kansas City
Unionville High School
Harry Jones
Bess Tysor
Murie Fletcher
Pauline Coop
Jessie Earhart
Jo McKinley
Muriel Applegate
Stella Lemea
Jess Flanagan
Wright farm 220 acres offered for sale in Liberty township
A bargain listing offers 220 acres of land known as the Wright farm in Liberty township Putnam County. The contact for more details is RE. O. Weaver located at 2912 Wapello Iowa.
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Wright
Liberty Township
Putnam Co
RE. O. Weaver
Wapello
Iowa
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Notaries Public
Liberty
A. P. Huston, Percy Kelley
Attorney General of
Judge Thompson
Phillips
Securg
The
Marshall National Bank
N. B. Marshall
Boesche & Timmons
McCutchen @ Son
Farmers Bank
Unionville, MO
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