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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1925
Page
1
Receipts and prices for cattle beef steers sheep and lambs shown with fluctuating bids. Hog and pig markets slow with holdovers. Local church and school notices include a Williams Tea and proverbs program, a Methodist lecture series and school reopenings with new legal partnership additions anticipated.
County records detail payments for supplies and services including lighting, jail maintenance, school officer fees, and court house labor. Notices report appointments of Deputy Circuit Clerk and Coroner, plus a mother’s appeal for missing son overdue since September 24. A $200 reward is offered for information aiding his return.
The article notes Mr B Collins returning with his wife after Christmas, planning to reside in Douglas and continue school work. Friends from Welington and May Thames attended, praising his earnest character and steady plans upon settling in.
Mr. Paul was hauling a load of hay when the wagon overturned near the barn. He received a wound but had it dressed in town and it is reported to be healing well.
Police report a 65 year old man, Christopher Schupback, shot his wife by the fire at their home near the Coffey church southwest of Downing on the last day of the year. He surrendered and led authorities to a neighbor before being jailed in Memphin. Officials cite illness and possible mental imbalance as factors.
George Washington Harbert died on Christmas day at his farm home southeast of Seymour Iowa. He was born March 16 1866 at St John in Puthar county Missouri. He moved to Seymour early and engaged in various ventures building a noted record before purchasing the farm near Seymour and achieving success.
A vehicle driven by Don Rachford veered at a Thoraday incident on State Highway west of Yarford. Slowing at a corner, a faulty nut holder failed, the car edged toward the roadside emberment and dropped the front end onto a slope. No serious injuries reported. the car sustained damage.
The Presbyterian Church announces a Communion Service next Sunday with reception of new members. All who wish to unite are invited to present themselves. The previous Sunday was well attended and began the new year with fellowship and goodwill under Minister Linus E. Brown.
Miss Bessie Wynn hosted a New Year party for Virginia Hargiss of Cincinnati Iowa Miax Annabell Adaron of Albia and Mr Russell uk of Moulton. Mrs O RBC McCalment entertained Thursday for Mrs Mayme Daugherty of Kansas City. Various clubs and families held dinners, teas, and card evenings at several homes with Ladies' Aid groups and church society members noted.
T. J. Peeton was approved to prepare the financial statement for 1924. The appointment assigns Peeton duties to compile and present the required figures for the year's fiscal review.
The new Putnam County court house is formally turned over after a settlement with G H Gassman Construction Co. A $1,500 payment settles claims totaling $4,121 for defects in floors and doors. Gassman takes responsibility for subcontractor settlements, reducing construction cost by $1,621.
Joe Thompson son of J S Thompson from near Unionville suffered a severe facial burn during recess at Douglas School. He used an empty gun shell filled with loose powder and, after striking a match, flames burned his face eyebrows and hair. First aid was given and he was sent home for treatment. no serious complications expected but recovery will take days.
The Missouri state legislature meets this week for the biennial session. The House and Senate will be sworn in at high noon today, with officers to be elected tomorrow and by week’s end. Mr and Mrs J D Noland of Putnam County travel to Jefferson City to participate in organization events and plan to stay through the session. Miss Mignon Scott, daughter of Mr and Mrs F Scott, is expected to join later as clerk to Mr Noland.
The Cincinnati Iowa Review reports a new proprietor Lee F E Johnson. The plant and goodwill were purchased from Glenn Reed, who now edits the Southern Iowa American atnterville. Publication will move to Cincinnati, as it had been in the past.
Mr T Prough of Lucerne is confined to a Kirksville hospital after a recent operation for appendicitis. He showed improvement but returned for further treatment. Mrs Prough traveled to Kirksville Monday to be by his bedside. Friends here hope for his complete recovery.
Splendid crowds attend both morning services with especially large evening turnout among the youth. Plans are forming for a pre Easter campaign. The pastor will begin a sermon series on the Plea, with the first delivered next Sunday. Regular services next Sunday.
The pastor invites all to attend a morning service at 6 o clock with a discussion on doll ownership. A special session is expected to continue at 7 with plans for a festival, and a revival is scheduled for the 18th. coordination roles are extended to all members for the outreach.
Mr. M. Eppenstein fractured two ribs after slipping in his back yard around Christmas time. The injury caused considerable pain but he is now up and around and steadily recovering.
The proposal to move Grade School from the old site to the High School location failed in a special election Tuesday. Voter totals show 508 opposed to 78 in favor. The Board will study whether to remodel the old walls for a new Grade building or construct a new structure and report findings before next fall. North Ward 28 for 228 against. South Ward 54 for 281 against.
The early World War adjusted compensation certificates dated January 1 arrive in Unionville. Virgil W. Gray receives a $1,641 certificate payable over twenty years with a loan value akin to an insurance policy, premiums to be paid on it.
Mrs J S Shaw, a Milan resident who suffered September a stroke, died December 29 at her home. She was 69 years and 9 days old. Survived by husband and children, she left four sisters Mrs Wm Qui ley Unionville, Mrs G W Gillum Elko, Mrs J F Moretock Greencastle, and Mrs T S Cart Greencastle.
A Saturday gathering of the Missouri Farmers Association directors from Putnam County convened in the county courthouse for their monthly meeting. The board includes Ben Pauley, Cheater Cowan, W G Moore, Ed Thompson, Guy Mannon, P. O. Weat, Reo Mowrer, with Leroy T. Halbert serving as secretary.
Rev. Horace Goodin formerly of Hopkins Missouri has accepted the initial ministry here and held his first services last Sunday. The Baptist church had been without a minister since Rev. Creech resigned and moved to Albany Missouri.
L Mabee buys out Alfred Mincar in an auto and general repair business. He operates the shop himself with a helper just north of the Christian church, in a building suited to the business. Mincerrea joins Dr A Davolt in a similar venture on the east side of the square.
The U S Weather Bureau forecast calls for generally fall weather tonight and Thursday. Much colder tonight. The Republican radio audience received the briefing this morning.
A sale is scheduled near Lucerne on Thursday January 16 with Kiinginsmith listed as the principal bidder. Closing details note 8 to 12 miles Ry.
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