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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
1
Local Democrats received notice Gov. Jos W Folk will speak in Unionville at 1 30 p m on Wednesday August 12 to support his U S Senate candidacy. The governor enjoys strong support among Putnam Democrats and is expected to draw a large audience with Republican interest in hearing him.
The Olympian games climaxed with the 26 mile Marathon won by John J. Hays of New York city after Italian Dorando led in the homestretch but was disqualified for exhaustion. Joseph Forshaw of St. Louis placed third as Americans and English dominated events with the Americans scoring 114 to England’s 66 amid rule disputes.
The Sunday passenger train will be turned around next Sunday. It departs Centerville in the morning, passes Unionville, reaches Laclede by 9 09, and arrives at St Joseph and Kansas City for the pie train. The northbound return reaches Unionville by 5 33 with a connection to the eastbound train.
Unionville dominated Bloomfield 8 to 0 at Driving Park. Pritchard kept opponents off balance while Farnsworth received and cut down stolen bases. Wood Pratt Roth Schick formed a strong infield and Price Crompacker Pickett handled the outfield well. The game finished in about one hour and fifteen minutes with low attendance.
A large crowd gathered at Worthington last Saturday for the Citizens Picnic at hs grounds southeast of town. J W Jones opened with the first speech, followed by music by Prof Hoy and Jack Jones of Unionville. Speakers included Captain A A Chamberlain of Hannibal, Republican candidate for Congress, and Congressman Lloyd with Dean Davis also addressing the crowd despite heat and threatening rain.
The notice promotes Charley Mullenix as a Republican candidate for county treasurer. It notes his native roots, active party involvement, attendance at county state and national conventions, and describes him as frugal, industrious, well educated and self-made. He asks Republicans for support at the primary next Tuesday.
Robert R. Godfrey sworn affidavit denies rumor that Riley Lane or Bert Underwood solicited him to announce for West End Judge of the County Court. He testifies he never met Lane before July 20 1908 and neither man visited his home on July 5 1908. Notary John A. Helferstine witnessed the affidavit July 25 1908. Crockett ad note included.
Marshall National Bank urges readers to open a savings account with a $5 minimum. It argues that failing to save $1,000 earns nothing, claiming 6 percent annual interest on a $15,000 gross earning power. The ad promotes safety deposit boxes and a reading room, inviting visits to discuss finance.
East End notes detail community happenings from late 19th or early 20th century: purse loss by Mike Walter, visitors Kirby and Shoemate from Schuyler, Rev M B Stevens at Chapel school house, Mrs Sarah Dean returning from Iowa, Robert Morrow selling hay, Unionville to host Chautauqua, B Corporan's surprise inheritance, Prof H A Walter moving to Livonia to lead school, remarks on Old Political Contesta, Mrs Berths Carder's death in Exline, S B Davis's return from harvest, cattle deliveries to Curse & Co, George Ball bruised by a kick, discussion of Roberts debate at Worthington, Universalist minister in Livonia, Henry Willer farm shares, Quaker minister, Tom’s evangelistic week, Edward Minks to lead tabernacle meetings, election judges named for Beteye precinct, Grant division affecting voters, East End teachers listed for next year.
Powersville and nearby communities share visits and gatherings as Frine Pier of Osgood stays with daughter Mrs. Jen. J. D. Starrs travel to Laces Sear Jt M. Whitely hosts Eaton and Hil for dinner. Primary ahead, residents urged to vote for clean men and influence others. Families report trips, sick lists, and vacations with Kirkeville College students returning in September. Continued on Fourth page.
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