Vote on School Building Plans Proposed for February Election
Residents face a February 8 vote on a bond issue up to $20,000 to rebuild the old Grade School on its present site. William Scott of Memns surveying firm outlined plans to repurpose the old walls with a brick veneer to create a modern one story building with adaptable rooms and a music area. The project aims to improve fire safety and ground usability, with total cost around $30,000 including insurance, and bonds likely not to exceed $23,000.
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Bondy
William Scott
Mem- 8
John Scott & Ns
Scott
Gectoni Ae
Ieee Ae
Iscard
Ann Raade
Bonda
Governor Baker Inaugurates Missouri Leadership Speech
Sam A Baker, farm hand, teacher and state schools head, inaugurated as Missouri governor. He urged efficient government, proposed abolishing or consolidating useless bureaus, and promised to pursue welfare-driven reforms for the state. A Friday dance at Bixler Hall with Bahme's College and locals providing music followed.
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Sam
Missouri
Ohomy
Marvin Collins Freed After Two Deadlocked Trials
The Circuit Court terminar y convened to try Marvin Collins on a rape charge. The jury reported six to six after long deliberations over two days and was dismissed. Prosecutor Hainley cited heavy expense and no remaining opportunity to retry until April term. the case was adjourned and Judge Woods went home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Marvin Collinge
Woods
Hainley
Missouri Legislature Organized and Governor Inaugurated
The Missouri Legislature organized for business with Jones Parker of St. Louis elected Speaker and Painter of Carrollton named President pro tem of the Senate. David W Peters of Colt County named Republican Floor Leader and Frank Farris of Bell elected Democratic Floor Leader of the Senate. Governor Baker was inaugurated at noon in the Hall of Representatives with state officials present and held a reception at the mansion that afternoon. The inaugural hall in the capitol building was a brilliant affair with packed crowds.
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Missouri
Jones Parker
St. Louis
Long Exrience
Painter
Carrollton
Senate
David W Peters
Colt County
House
Frank Farris
Bell
Senator Pickett
Trenton
Gnvernor Baker
E of Representatives
Tevermor
Mrs. Baker
Capitel
Governor Davis of Kansas Arrested After Resignation
Governor Davis of Kansas, who retired from office, was arrested amid allegations he granted pardons in exchange for payments. Reports claim a scheme involving a pardon tied to a $1200 payment to the governor or associates. The governor denies any knowledge of the payments and says he did not intend to grant pardons in return.
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Davis
Kansas
Romeo Albay
Davis Grante
Hill
Woo
Auto License Interest Under State Treasurer Becker
The state treasury receives 7.37611 dollars in interest on daily balances from branch automobile license offices for 1924 licenses. Over four years Becker has turned over 21,796.75 dollars from this source, reflecting a larger motor vehicle fleet this year.
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State Treasury
Charles U Becker
Becker
L. D. Thompson
New Shoe and Harness Shop Opens on West Main
The R W Crumpacker room on West Main street will house a new shoe and harness shop run by James Crist and Walter Gray. Gray has eight years in Swett Harness and 18 years in the trade at various Colorado points. auto top work will also be offered. They expect to open by midweek.
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R. W. Crumpacker
Tysor
West Main Street
James Crist
Walter Gray
Gray
Swett
Weather forecast for today and tomorrow
The U S Weather Bureau forecast calls for increasing cloudiness tonight with warmer conditions in the north portion on Thursday. Unsettled weather with probable snow is expected tomorrow.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Republican
Baker's Inaugural Address Promises Budget Reforms
Governor Sam A. Baker delivers maiden speech to the third General Assembly in Blonady noon dialogue on Missouri affairs. He urges economy and a budget system, consolidation of bureaus, abolition of unused boards, and a workmen's compensation law while stressing revenue balance and highway progress for all citizens.
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Sam A. Baker
Blonady
House of Representaves
Third General Assembly
Commonwealth
General Assembly
Stote
Labor Bureau
Illustrial Inspection Department
Bureau of Mines
Office of
Commissioner of Agriculture
Tate Board of Agriulture
Ty Board
Board of Charities and Corrections
Boand
Old Friends and Fading Ties Return to Unionville
A Bee publisher recalls a weekend visit with old friends in Unionville. He reflects on lifelong bonds formed in ages 25 to 39, the ache of friends lost to time and death, and the bittersweet comfort of renewed but fragile connections amid the march of years.
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the Bee
Unionville
A J Martin
Netson Concedes Defeat After Silence In Baker Victory
Arthur W Netson finally conceded Sam A Baker's election as governor after two months of silence. He claimed investigation showed contesting would be too arduous though he alleged fraud in St. Louis. Democratic reaction in that city blamed Baker's margin while other candidates posted larger pluralities.
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Arthur W Netson
Sam
Baker
St. Louis
Rat City
Simason
Judge Woods Wins Contempt Battle in Marvin Collins Case
In the Marvin Collins trial Monday Judge Woods held witness Nick Houck in contempt after he evaded court by wandering to the countryside and delaying testimony. Houck was repeatedly urged to stay, fined $5, and finally testified, though he left the stand amid ongoing commentary.
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Woods
Nick Houck
Marvin Collins
Circuit Court
Mr Houck
Sherff
Houck
Poultry Breeder Mr M E Fish Expands Large White Min orcas
The office prints catalogs for Mr M E Fish who runs a large Lemons area chicken ranch and is a prominent breeder of Large Type Single Comb White Min orcas. He serves as Missouri Vice President of the national club and has won prizes at Madison Square Garden New York State Fair Syracuse Heart of America Kansas City Missouri State Poultry Show and Chicago Great Midwest Show. He plans to grow his flocks as his business expands into a record season.
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M E. Fish
Lemons
Isa
Mssouri
National American S. C
New York City
Syracuse
Kansas City
Chicago
Hand Injured in Mine Accident Near Higgie Mine
William Catlett at Higgie coal mine northeast of town suffered a severe hand injury when a rock fell from the roof while he pushed a coal car. The flesh was torn and mashed with one finger joint displaced. no bone broken. He remains at the mine shack while receiving medical aid.
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William Catlett
Higgie
Mr Catlett
Catlett
Milan
Brink
the Minster
W Comstock Confined to Home with Hip Joint Infection
W Comstock of the Comstock Mercantile Co. is confined to his home with a hip joint infection. He has suffered for some time and is ordered by his physician to rest for two or three months until treatment takes effect.
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Comstock
Comstock Mercantile Corin
Hage
Mendota Bank Building Burns in Fire
Mendota bank building formerly occupied by the Putnamenty Bank of Mendota and housing Mrs. William Ketcham’s office burned Monday afternoon. The fire appeared to start from the roof near the chimney suggesting a defective flue. The north side housing the bank was destroyed except for the vaults, while the south side furnishings of Mr. Ketcham’s office were saved. The bank had been in liquidation for months, with insurance on the building of $3,000.
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Putnamenty Bank of
Mendota
William Ketcham
Keatham Vosted
C. L. Crooks
Unionville
McKim Ads Prove Value Of Cheap Promotion
A West Liberty timber contractor Ray McKim reports one ad costing 65 cents yielded 100 dollars in value. He notes that the ad’s return far surpasses profits from oil or gold ventures, illustrating how the Republican stance on giving value for money plays out in advertising.
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Ray McKim
JS Thompson
West Liberty
McKim
Returned Home After Pleasant Visit
Mr and Mrs E C Todd returned to their home in Cactus Wyoming after a holiday visit with relatives and friends in this county. Todd, son of Mr and Mrs Lee Todd of Jackson township, left in 1917 for Wyoming. The family gathered Friday for a group photograph and Mr Todd continues dry farming in Wyoming.
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E. C. Todd
Cactus
Wyo
Todd
Lee Todd
Jackson Township
Wyoming
Mr. Todd
Large X Ray Machine Installed by Dr C P Vores
A top regional X ray device has been installed by Dr C P Vores in his office beside Citizens Bank. The unit is among the largest in the area and is capable of imaging any body part with high precision. The room is adaptable to darkened operation and will support the new hospital he built at his home, opening February 1. The machine was set up at his office prior to the hospital opening.
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C. P Vores
Citizens Bank
Confined to his home Brasfield recovering at home
R Brasfield is recovering from several illnesses at his residence. He returned home Friday with a cold and has not yet fully recovered though expected to be up town soon. Some friends suspect gout though he would likely deny it.
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R. Brasfield
Boy Badly Mashes Finger at School House
Henry Parker son of Mr and Mrs Jim Tinsley of the area near town suffered a badly mashed third finger on his right hand while at the McKinley school house. He clutched a door jam as a door shut, the end of the finger was injured.
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Henry Parker
Jim Tinsley
McKinley
Nervous breakdown confines local mailman Joe Hayes
Joe Hayes, a mailman who delivers from trains to the post office, has been confined to his home since last Monday afternoon due to a nervous breakdown. He can sit up some now and it is hoped he will be out soon.
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Joe Hayes
H S
Bound Over to Circuit Court in Animal Cruelty Case
The Panty hearing last week for Harley Bradshaw charged with cruelty to animals under the felon statute resulted in bound over to the circuit court. Bradshaw was unable to furnish bond and has remained in jail since the hearing before Squire G A Summers.
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Harley Bradshaw
G. A. Summers
Bradshaw
Livestock market report across Pamary markets shows gains
Receipts arise from three Pamary markets with strength in hogs and sheep and firm cattle. Hog details note 170 to 200 lb and 260 lb categories with bids up to 11.15 and 11.75, while cattle see beef steers steady to higher and fat stock up to 12, with calves and bulls steady to mixed. Sheep offer fat lambs 25 to 50 cents higher with top near 19.25, yearlings around 16.75, and ewes around 9.75 to 10.20, amid active buyers and holdovers across St. Louis and Kansas City markets.
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Pamary
Republican
St. Louis
Iarsas
Manil jolt missing coat mystery prompts cold night theft suspicion
Miss Julia Probasco reports a blue coat with a fur collar missing from her porch after Sunday night. She believed a joke at first, but now suspects someone took it, hoping the garment will return home soon.
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Julia Probasco
The
Republican
Soneone
Change in Green City Press ownership
Last week the Green City Press was taken over by Mr D M Adams who bought it from Mr Walt Neibarger who had owned and edited the paper for two and a half years Neibarger improved the paper and aimed for a clean community centered issue Adams plans to continue the policy though his full plans are not yet made public
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Green City Press
D. M Adams
Walt Neibarger
Neibarger
Adams
Nelbarger
Galloway Recovering After Operation at Centerville Hospital
Henry Galloway of West Liberty is in Centerville Iowa hospital recovering from an operation performed there late yesterday afternoon. His brother G A Galloway of near Unionville visited him and reported steady progress and improving conditions.
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Henry Galloway
West Liberty
Centerville
Andicitia
G. A. Galloway
Unionville
Yallaway
Center
Sale notice near Lucerne and Unionville
Auction advertisement for multiple closings near Lucerne and Unionville with dates in January and February. Listings include J. O Kiinginsmith eight to twelve miles from Lucerne and B. W. Rouse eight miles southeast of Unionville. Texee Malling closing out ten miles northeast of Unionville.
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J. O. Kiinginsmith
Lucerne
B. W. Rouse
Unionville
Texee’ Malling
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