Tragedy at Minear Farm Claims Four Lives
A mine accident at the William Minear farm seven miles southeast of Unionville killed Lon Minear Pearl Minear and Ted Baugher with Theodore Valentine surviving. brothers Pearl and Lon Minear and Ted Baugher’s families face multiple losses as officials recover the bodies and arrange funeral services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lem
Pearl Minear
Ted Baugher
Theodore Valentine
Putnam County
William Minear
Unionville
Lon Minear
Minear
Wiliam Minear
Baugher
Pesr Minear
Led Baugher
Sre
William
Margaret Minear
Mary Ye
Demented man captured after clash with marshal near Mystic
Marshal McFall of Mystic Iowa chased a demented man north of Mystic on the Chariton River. The man resisted with a volley of clubs, McFall was struck on the head, sheriff arrived and captured the assailant. The stranger, about 60, refused to give name or any information and was jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal McFall
Mystic
Chariton
McFall
Sherriff
Mself
Worthington Barbecue Cancelled After Welding Delay
A Worthington barbecue event faces postponement due to bar welding issues causing rescheduling. Organizers have not announced a new date yet and ask attendees to watch for updates.
Farmer Suffers Severe Leg Injury In Hay Field
Milton Acre, a well known farmer about three miles west of Unionville, suffered a serious accident last Wednesday morning while cleaning hay from a mowing machine sickle. The sickle severed the tibia above the ankle, and Acre walked home for aid before being moved to Centerville Iowa for treatment. While the ankle may remain stiff, friends say the injury could have been worse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Acre
Unionville
Cat
Centerville
Referendum Signals Missouri Workmen’s Compensation Law
The Workmen's Compensation Law, backed by the Associated Industries of Missouri and approved by the State Federation of Labor, is referred to voters in a statewide referendum and will not take effect until after the November 1926 election. Petitions circulated in fourteen of sixteen districts were transported to Jefferson City for verification as attorneys from St Louis, Mayfield and Bartley, report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Industries of Missouri
State Federation of Labor
Charles Becker
Jefferson City
Woc
Mayfiel
W Ho Bartley
St Toul
Os Tours
Aduatries
Misoun
Sept Counsel
Associated Industries
Secretary of State
Charles Backer
Associated Industries of
Missouri
Missouri Supreme Court Declares Auto Policy Ban
State superintendent Ben C Hyde rules that unauthorized sale of auto theft and fire insurance with new car sales is unlawful. Insurance companies complain of interference and will prosecute violators under Missouri law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben C Hyde
Hyde
Supt
Amos Donnelly Freed in Missouri Murder Trial
The State of Missouri vs Amos B Donnelly ended with a not guilty verdict in circuit court last Wednesday and Thursday. Donnelly, charged with first degree murder for shooting Dave McGee near Howland on March 21, 1924, claimed the shot was an accident while handling a shotgun belonging to the deceased. Witnesses showed the men were longtime friends and no motive for wilful killing was proven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Missouri
Amos B Donnelly
Dave McGee
Howland
Cars collide at turn east of Flaize farm Sunday
Two cars from south and west collided Sunday evening near Johnny Flaize farm. Darrah, Guffey, and Darrah's spouse traveled east. Darrell Steele drove the other vehicle. Both cars dragged along then plunged down an embankment hitting a post. One child suffered two cuts. others uninjured. Occupants were taken to town by Johnny Maize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Flaize
Mra Hold Guffey
Johm Darrah
Darrell Steele
Johnny Maize
Chin cothe man shoots self amid family at home
Henry of Chin cothe ends his life at home late afternoon. His two children were present and found him with a rifle beside him. He suffered high blood pressure and spells but had never before contemplated suicide. He leaves a wife and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Chincothe
Ree & Wike
Resignation Accepted of Col Paul Henderson in Chicago
President Coolidge accepts Col Paul Henderson of Chicago as grant master general. The resignation takes effect immediately with the government noting the transition and a brief formal acknowledgment of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Paul Henderson
Chicago
An & Secondani Grant
Abe
Phe J Deenae Margen Show At Mominy Jal Tent
The J Deenae Margen company opens Monday January 27 in their tag tent theatre a west of the square and south of Man St. Miss Elizabeth Morrill leads 25 artists with five vaudeville acts between plays. Georgia Jazz Orchestra provides music. The waterproof tent guarantees dry comfortable seating and a free admission for a lady with a paid ticket Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deenae Margen
Mominy
Man
J. Doug Moran
Elizabeth Morrill
Georgia Jazz Orchestra
Chicago Ordinance Requires Tail Lights on Horses
A Chicago ordinance mandates that all horses within the corporate limits must wear tail lights. The measure applies to horses in racing trotting or galloping under saddle or in vehicles. Officials describe the rule as a real and necessary safety measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Missouri Farmers' Association meeting in court house
A meeting of the Spunky Missour Farmers' Association is set for next Tuesday evening July 2 in the courthouse. A local band will provide a musical prelude at 7:80 followed by speeches from Attorney George W Hubbell of Trenton on contract legalities and Tom DeWitt of reen City. Businessmen and farmers may attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
George W Hubbell
Trenton
Tom DeWitt
Reen City
Wall Collapse Entombs 200 in Hongkong Disaster
A massive retaining wall in Hongkong collapsed under a torrent's back water, burying hundreds of homes. Thirty bodies were recovered as rescue teams dig through ruins, with many landslides reported in the peak district and hundreds of workers seeking survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hongkong
China
Peak District
Turnmire Named Lakeland School Supervisor in Florida
Mr and Mrs H J G Turnmire relocate to Lakeland Florida where he will supervise the schools. Formerly superintendent in Putnam County he is familiar with the region. They previously lived in Bowling Green and visited Unionville recently with her parents. Lakeland, a town of about 4500 people, operates five schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J G Turnmire
Lakeland
Floridas
Bowling Green
Unionville
Putnam County
Missouri Farmers Benefit From Early Census Data
The Missouri State Board of Agriculture census, aided by federal funds, began over a month ago and shows improving data. Advance results cover 28 questions reflecting key interests of Missouri farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri State Board of Agriculture
Chicken House And Barn Burned Reported Loss
A fire destroyed a chicken house and adjacent barn in a rural area. No injuries reported and investigators began assessing structural damage and cause.
Chicago Livestock Market Sets New Highs as Cattle Rise
Chicago shows cattle up to $14.60 and a strong tone across cattle, hogs, and sheep. Receipts near 18,000 cattle with top steers around $14.60. hogs steady to higher, 170 pounds and up around $10.5 to $14.0. sheep and lambs mixed but firm with lambs near $14.60 and ewes values steady. Kansas City and St Louis reports mirror firm demand and price gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago—Hoge
Petenaten
Haldov
Wright
St. Louis
Tegday
Oklahon
Belew
Kansas City
Weather Forecast Update From Veiled City Source
Forecast notes show unclear text about tonight and near term weather. Sparse details mention temperatures likely mixed with rain or wind without clear data or timing.
Special Band Concert Promises Negro Minstrel Program
Next Thursday July 30 the band will present a special concert featuring a Negro Minstrel program with Ebony themed costumes and revived blues pieces. The set includes Overture, The Darktown Strut, and popular tunes like Let Me Call You Sweetheart and Marble Halls. Descriptive pieces and novelty acts are planned with several soloists performing. A detailed program will appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean” Vopular
Carl Hualfe
Melton Doe
Warner Popular
Puller Aungr
Serenaters
Dewell
Hawaii
Wheeler
Piper
Sum Tauie
Governor ends easy paroles at state reformatory
Gevernorium A Baker declares a parole policy change at Beausille reformatory. Inmates must serve eight months before parole consideration, and special paroles will be handled by the State Penal Board. The governor cites prior depredations by paroled youths and absolves the reformatory's management, led by C M Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beausille
State Penal Board
Kirksville Merchants Plan Willing Tour To Nearby Towns
Kirkesville merchants and professionals plan a Good Will Tour by car with a band and singers. They will visit about sixty communities including Unionville Marceline Milan Macon Queen City Lancwater and Milan with short talks and a musical program at each town likely in the latter part of next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirksville
Kirkesville
Unionville
Marceline
Milan
Macon
Queen City
Lancwater
Floors destroyed at school house
Last Friday evening a party of small boys entered the new school building after workmen left and damaged the newly laid floors and other parts of the structure. Some repairs are possible but much damage remains. Management asks parents to restrain their children from visiting during ongoing construction.
May Be E M Denby Cast in Film Role
Unclear OCR suggests former interior secretary E M Denby may be invited to act in a film. The fragment mentions Dome and Cleveland real estate, with garbled phrasing about a dray chief and a Barker of the enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.’M. Denby
Secretary of the Interior
Wermer
Cleveland
Barker
Farmers Picnic Near Powersville Set for August 4
Local farm clubs from Powersville plan an all day picnic at the Charles Rowan grove three quarters of a mile west on the Powersville Lucerne road. The program features Mrs. T H Holliday from Shelbyville in the morning and Milo Repa, Iowa Farmers Union president, in the afternoon. The Powersville Band will provide music with other attractions. This third annual event invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powersville
Chas
Rowan Grove
Grove
Powerville-Lucerne
Mra
T H_ Holliday
Shelbyville
W. Pfa
Milo Repa
Iowa Farmers’ Union
Hagen in Centerville Promises Golf Event With Champions
Walter Hagen joins state champions Hill Bathie and Art Bartlett for a July 24 exhibition at Centerville Country Club. The event draws Baxter and other top players, with ladies admitted free and a large crowd expected from nearby towns. The match offers a rare chance to see premier professionals and top amateurs in one southern Townsville area.
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Unionville
Trott
Walter Hagen
Hill Bathie
Waterloo
Art Bartlett
Onttumwa
Centerville
Countess Club
Haren
Apeia
Hathie
Sonal Yelfers
Penterside
Bartlett
Baxter
Freight Train to Carry Passengers
Beginning Monday July 27 freight train number U2 from the south will carry passengers from Brookfield to Unionville. The noon train will serve travelers wishing to reach Unionville before two o clock, a long sought accommodation as passenger trains had recently been reduced.
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Ucker
Wynn
Brookfield
Unionville
Missouri State Parks Open to Public and Sportsmen
Five Missouri state parks have opened after costing 174000 dollars from the legislature funded state game and fish fund. Six parks lie in the Southern Ozarks near large springs and well stocked Ozark streams. Mark Twain Park lies north of the Missouri River in Monroe County near Florida, Missouri, former home of Samuel Clemens. A pamphlet describing the state park system is being prepared for distribution in Missouri and other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
State Game and Fish Fund
Chain O' State
Missouri Ozark
Ozark
Mark Twain
Missouri River
Monroe County
Florida, Mo
Samuel Clemens
Publishing Firm Worker Reports Busy Years Ahead
Finis Letch, formerly of Unionville, now living in Mora Minnesota, sends a check for The Unionville Republican. He notes the printing business is good with five kept busy. Crops look good and land changes hands for first time since 1920. Mitch married for three years and has an eight month old piggy girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finis Letch
Unionville
Unionville Republican
Mora
Minn
Incorporated Publishing Co
Mitch
Injured Diver Russell Siemens in River Accident
An 18 year old from Trenton, Russell Siemens, was badly hurt diving in the Grand River. He struck his head from the bank, surfaced unconscious, and was brought to shore where doctors found a neck fracture and spinal injuries. Hope for recovery faded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Siemens
Trenton
Grand River
Hope
Unclear Text Fragment Headlines Local Event
A fragmentary OCR item mentions Miss Ruth Choate and Doxis Lane with unclear details. No readable dates, places, or outcomes are present to establish a full notice. The readable names suggest a personal or social item without verifiable context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Choate
Doxis Lane Ware
Unionville Woman Dies After Illness at 79
Mrs. Mare F H Wentworth of Unionville died July 18 1926 at 4 15 am after a long illness. Funeral services were held at her home then at 3 pm led by Rev L Bowe with music by Stella Crockett and G Whitmore. She was a charter member of First Presbyterian Church and a Sorosis chapter worker. Survivors include her husband Orrin Wentworth and children Orris, F and Jane. Interment in Unionville cemetery beside her daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F H. Wentworth
Ovine
Alentworth
Jane
Orris
Stella
Kansany City
Saturdey
Sunda Ny
L. Bowe Tae
Presberin Ebbets
Else Oil Turner
Chicago
Ill
G. Whitmore
Stellan Crockett
Anne Aptee
Ilice
Louise Elsor Dia Hace
Kirksville
Lucile Burs Ber
Sarah Pratt
Stella Croeset
Martha Flson
Katherine Correllee
D Maury
Alice Hofman
Unionville
Gfa
Alia R. McGowen
Tonsech
Susan McGowen
Johnson County
Ind
Centerville
Bloomstown
Pee Wal
Seote
Freeling H. Waring
Wentworth
Sem
Orria
Rrig
Och Jane
Stella Suda
Mra Wentworth
First Presbyterian, Church of
Moresage
Hegpen
Court Actions In Memphis Court Case
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a court matter in Memphis involving official actions and a term. Readable details are limited but reference a formal judicial proceeding and possible charges or sentences to be determined.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Don Minear
Phedbe Minear
Grant ‘Township
Frances Wood
Remah Valentine
Dale Bonita
Mildred
David Minear
Louise
Minnie Burns
George
Pearl
Detroit
Michigan
Pherigu
A W
Amy Baugher
Mendota
Agnes Payne
Pearl Monear
Kansas
Mendota Friendship Cemetery
Chica
Oe Tee Way
North
Worthington
Telnet
Amos Donnelly Freed
M. F
Florida
State Farm Survey
Psenmye
Fae Metter Nana
Pete Wile
Tops Rasy Paroles
Reformatory
C M Harrison
Lane-Choate
Tives
Eral
Memphis
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