Local notes from Numa Iowa and surroundings
Re J W Martin and family returned to Numa Iowa yesterday Entdeo T Burnham visited Milan Watertown Mrs Virginia Losey went to Coats ville for a short visit P See Henry Bros ad for feed corn and grain There were three accessions to the Methodist Church last Sunday Rev E Allan Boyd was Kansas City visitor Mrs Jas Huston visited relatives J O Banner B Marshall returned from St Louis Weatherford Milling promotes buckwheat flour and meal processing Several residents travel or plan loans and church events noted including Dr John Gillies Lemonville and W J Applegate Oregon assignment from Modern Brotherhood of America County court adjourned at Lemonville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Martin
Numa
Iowa
T. Burnham
Milan
Virginia Losey
Coatsville
P. F. Ounalfee
B. Marshall
St. Louis
Milan and Area Citizens Farewell and Visit Notes
Local notes cover visits among Milan residents and nearby towns. Frank Eddy and Mrs H L Haa visited Milan friends. West Liberty resident Will Garner visited Pollock to see his brother Dr RK L. Alma Curby and Fannie Patterson hosted Cincinnati visitors. numerous travels and callers across Milan, Des Moines, Pittsburg Kansas, Lawton Oklahoma, Greencastle, and other locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Garner
West Liberty
Pollock
RK. L
Leonore Meeker
Des Moines
Alma Curby
Fannie Patterson
Cincinnati
Turner The Barber and Local Community Notes
The town wires switch to one operator for country lines and another for city lines with Miss Inez Delay 18 as the new operator. Water for the laundry comes from a new well funded by KR and McClellan, enabling regular service. Ernest Williams visited from Harris after relatives staying at Weatherford home were ill with mumps. J L. Cassady plans to move to a farm near Spickard Mo within a month. District Deputy W S Johnston and Deputy Woods from Modern Woodmen attended local officer installation, returning to Kirksville and Greencastle. Neighbors using Weatherford flour claim quality. Mr and Mrs H C Steer and daughter Loraine travel to Unionville. Mr Steer will help in invoicing goods while Mrs Steer visits friends. A fire scare at Sam Davidson home was contained by quick action. The Platt Husted residence near Sidney burned last Friday. loss about 700 with 350 insured. J W Stevens residence near the Iowa line burned Sunday. most second-floor goods lost. Next Sunday services at the Methodist Church feature sermons on the Prodigal Son and Harvest themes with a large audience attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez
KR. &. McClellan
Platt Husted
Sidney
Farmers Mutual
Putnam County
Money to Loan at Low Rates by McCutchen & Son
W E Streeter faced ice shortages and shipped 500 tons from Keokuk to supply customers. The new Western Telephone directory for Unionville and county lines notes 250 260 phones in use and growing business in Putnam County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W E. Streeter
City
Keokuk
Western Telephone Company
Unionville
Tuz Repistican
Putnam County
County Sunday School Convention Program at Unionville MO
The event lists a two day program at the Christian Church Unionville Missouri February 5 and 6 1902 with multiple sessions including devotional exercises addresses by Rev A P George Rev E Allan Boyd Rev B F Creason and others and a social greeting assignment to homes and officer elections All times are shown with morning and afternoon sessions and a final evening session with song services and devotions Name list includes Laura Davidson Louisa Stout Abbie Wentworth Nellie Turner and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Unionville
Missouri
Gillies
E. Allan Boyd
A. P. George
F. H. Wentworth
A. McKay
B. Walton
Laura Davidson
S UU
Powers
Louisa Stout
Carder
Creason
Prof
Seitz
Abbie Wentworth
Nellie Turner
B. F. Creason Gee
Campbell
John Gillies
A. C. Thornburgh
J. W. Stewart
T. B. Valentine
Brasfield Wins Case Against Knights of Maccabees
In Missouri an appeals court affirms a lower court ruling for Fannie Brasfield against the Knights of Maccabees over a $2000 policy. The court rejects the insurer’s defense that the death by own action voided the policy and underscores protection against Irresponsible corporations. The decision upholds Missouri law prohibiting such stipulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Broaddus
Court of Appeals
Western District of
Missouri
Knights of Maccabees
Fannie Brasfield
Putnam County
Pearly Brasfield
Brasfield
Broaddun
Patricolo Concert Company Delights Chillicothe Crowd
The Luella Theatre Christmas night concert drew a packed house with Miss Eleanor Goodman in a carmine satin gown opening the program. Signor Patriccio performed six piano numbers amid enthusiastic audience applause while young violinist Herbert Butler shared top honors with the pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
Patricolo
Luella Theatre
Eleanor Goodman
Signor
Patriccio
Herbert Butler
Signor Patriccio
Oil Discovery Reported in Putnam County
Esper correspondent notes oil found in northeast Putnam County on Aaron Haines farm. excitement in Wells area. oil described as lubricating and burning with a cloth. Uncle Dick Freeborn offers 500 dollars to form an oil prospecting company. potential boom tied to Rock Island cut-off if developed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esper
Aaron Haines
the Inquirer
Dick Freeborn
Haines
Rock Island
City Republican Primary Set For February 18
At a City Central Committee meeting yesterday, it was decided to hold a Republican primary on Tuesday February 18 to select candidates for Mayor and other city offices to be elected in April. The mayoral candidate chosen is expected to be appointed to fill the unexpired term of ex Mayor Halladay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Central Committee
Itig
Halladay
Mayor Halladay resigns in Unionville
The Mayor H L Halladay tendered his resignation to the Board of Aldermen on Monday and it was accepted the same night. A new Mayor will be appointed by Board President Q O Townsend in coming days. Halladay plans to move west to live with his son near Great Falls Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Halladay
City of
Unionville
Board of Aldermen
QO. J. Townsend
The Railroad Situation and Rock Islands Cut Off
The article notes that the Rock Islands Cut Off could be assured if Mr Low the general attorney’s right of way provisions are followed. It states that nothing unreasonable was asked and that local residents must decide what shall be done, urging that the opportunity should not be missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Islands
Low
Correction to Smallpox Rumor About My Family
J N Comstock denies a countywide report claiming his children have smallpox. He states none of the family is ill and all children attend school regularly, calling the report a mistake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Comstock
Marriage Licenses Jan Age 91 and 17
Two marriage licenses listed with ages and partners from Howland. Joseph M. Conger, 91, and Hettie Adams, 17, are noted in the January records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Conger
Howland
Hettie Adams
Lodge Officers Installed By Local Fraternal Group
M Brasfield and D G M assisted in installing the officers of the 1.0. C. F. lodge last Friday night. Attendance was small due to the surprise visit. Incoming officers listed include Wm Howry as W M N B D Manso W G D W Walker and J A Hill as Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Brasfield
C. F. Lodge
Howry
B.D. Manso
W. G
D. W. Walker
J. A. Hill
Powers
Villé Record
Also Mentioned on This Page
N G, K. McCutchen
G. E. McCutchen
McCutchen & Son
Conaeer & Martin
J. C. Banner
Sue-Ford
Wells
Nes O Oks
Feet Co HC
T. Nei
Giaeatee
Banner
E. J. McKinley
Cbcinnati
W. H. Forbes
T. Brawford
L. BH. Howard
John Summers
Moulton
Callison
Henry Bros
E. W. Browning
West End
J. O. Banner
Jas. D. Huston
Clarksville, Mo
W. J. Carroll
Chicago
J. L. Carter
Frank Weston
Centerville
Weatherford Millina Co
Hulda Falk
Burlington
Lemonville
W.H. Forbes
Victor Bates
P. Bucher
A. M. Swerr
Geo. Crockett
L. H. Howard
Harvey Leon
Bloomfield
H.L. Weatherford
Carrollton
Iam
Henry Callison
J.C. Banner
Marie Marshall
Phenix
Arizona
Los Angeles
Cal
Dr. A. C. Berry
Carroll Bros. Clothin Store
W. J. Applegate
Portland
Oregon
Modern Brotherhood of America
Lincoln Township
Mendota
W. M. Foweres
John Little
John Ford
Kansas
T. L. Freed
Elmer
J B. Freed
Weatherford Milling Co
Charles Buck
Unionville, Mo
Charley
Moulton Tribune
Frank Eddy
H. L. Haa
Weatherford’s
M W. of A
Anderson’s Place
C. G. Smith
Pittsburg
Kans
Prof. Pratt
Mary Staats
Quinn
G. W. Johnston
Percy Campbell
San Francisco
C. A. Hays
Henry Willier
Glendale
Robert Brown
Lawton
Oklahoma
Rose Wright
Greencastle
Frances Wright
H. V
Lee J. Robison
Carl Bartett
Mrs. Whitmore
Dr. L. D. Thomas
L. D. Thomas
Misa Bessie Whitacre
Jord Quigley
Schooler
C. L. Wooldridge
Brother Will
Parker & Wooldidge
Bert Tatman
Mrs. Anderson
Barkington
Mr. . Falk
Miss Lou Anderson
P Kb O Society
Turner
the Barber
Monroe's Corner
Ernest Williams
Harris
Weatherford
J L. Cassady
Graysville
Spickard
Bertsilian
Mr. Casady
W.S. Johnston
Woodmen of America
Woods
Kirksville
H. C. Steer
Loraine
Sam Davidson
J. W. Stevens
Iowa Line
Sarry
Farmers Store
SALN
Holman, Underwood
Pickinpaugh
County Sunday School Convention
B. F
R. F. Little
J. B. Harper
S. M. Alexander
Mrs. Lewis
Solo
David Demundrum
Florence Wilhelm
Mrs. Brasfield
Placcabees
Butler
Myrtle Meridé
Chast
Hays’ Drugstore
Mionday
Putnam
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