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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1925
Page
4
A 1925 field letter describes travel to Jefferson City for the Legislature opening. It notes caucus tensions, the election of Jones Parker as Speaker, Governor Baker’s inauguration schedule, and planned ceremonies at the Capitol and Governor’s Mansion.
Richard T Norris son of Benjamin and Phoeba Norris was born March 8 1853 in Newcomers Ohio and died January 2 1925 at his Unionville home He moved to Putnam County Missouri at age 13 and married Arte Racy Shepherd March 12 1876 They lived near Delpha until November 1924 then moved to Unionville He leaves seven children five surviving with five grandchildren and several siblings The funeral was held January 3 1925 at the Union church cemetery is listed in his memorial card
The death of Sister Nannie Myers on January 2 1925 is reported with condolences. The text notes she was a devoted wife and mother and a faithful community member, though much of the surrounding content is garbled.
Eighth grade students in Missouri History explored pioneer life with imaginary trips along the Santa Fe Trail and depictions of early Mormons in Missouri. They performed a St Louis founding play, used maps and pictures, and held Thursday morning assemblies with varied programs.
The Cooley store at Hartford near Martinstown has been sold to Vertieide and George Crooks. It will be named Cassady and Rentley store with general merchandising. A B Cooley returns to his Martinstown farm. W T Cooley has not decided his next move.
The M E church district conference in Lancaster last week drew Rev and Mrs Joe Knierim from Unionville. Knierim preached the opening sermon Tuesday night. The program was strong and well attended across the district. Presbyterian services announced for next Sunday include communion held last Sunday and a new member welcomed. Mid week meeting Wednesday evening at the church.
The Board of Aldermen adopted an order effective January 1 1926 requiring the Light and Water Superintendent to cut off service for users sixty days or more in arrears. Collection official J 0 1 Ages advises this ordinance will be enforced.
Mr Hook Paterson retires from Rockett and Patterson City Market with Mr F H Rickett taking over. Also notices a special election Feb 3 1925 to authorize a $20 900 loan for Unionville No 8 School District to add and furnish a new 1st Grade building.
A westbound automobile midafternoon hurled a frozen clod the size of a baseball through the glass front of the Cornwell Mil finery Store on West Main Street. No injuries reported and police investigation ongoing.
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