Memorial Services and Local Changes Across the County
Memorial services were held widely with Rev. O S Middleton of Mexico MO delivering the Unionville oration. Mary F Brasfield and Merrick J Wald wed by Rev F E Stringfield. John Brown to teach at Xenia next winter. Sunday school organized at Ledford with Jo W Ledford elected superintendent and staff named. Rex McNabb new MFE church minister arrived and assumed duties. Thos W Guffey of Elkhorn bought W L Crowe’s restaurant and will run the business. George Houston, candidate for county clerk, was injured by a horse at the Squire Scur lock home near Graysville, gashing his upper lip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville
O. S. Middleton
Mexico
Mary F. Brasfield
Merrick J. Wald
F. E Stringfield
John Brown Wall
Xenia
Ledford
Jo W Ledford
SL. Scobee
A. Mc Young
Joseph M ‘Bell
Timmons
G. W Gitlum
Mrev
Lloyd
Rex McNabb
MFE
Guffey
Elkonor
Graysville
20 Years Ago This Week Highlights From Unionville
Dave Davolt and J W Harkins’s team faced a tough stop as they ran away Saturday. A new Farmers Bank of Unionville is planned with $16,000 capital and July opening. Incorporators include I S K MeCutchen BR Neff W H Holman and Maggie McCutchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Davolt
J W Harkins
Pollock
Jay Curby
Eppenstein's
Pfeo's
A. M Swett
Applegate
T. J Choate
Richland Township
Profs Burns
Kistler
Pratt
Elvin Stewart
Des Fairfield
Brasfield & Co
Arthur Townsend
St Louis
Meutechen & Son
Farmers Bank of Unionville
K MeCutchen
BR Neff
W H Holman
I P Davis
Othy Stages
W J Halley
F Underwood
Bk. McCutchen
Maggie
McCutchen Thos. Barnhouse
Powersville man found sleeping in smoke house after door left open
The Blanchard boys near Powersville woke to a man claiming to need a place to sleep after closing an open smoke house door. He gave the name Albert Noel and was taken to town. Smallpox reports surface in Jackson township with Mrs Elisha Dickson and Miss Marie Dickson listed in light cases.
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F. A. Cozac
Powersville
Blanchard
Albert
Noel
Jackson Township
Harrison Kaup
Elisha Dickson
Marie Dickson
War Revenue Act Aid Book Offer to Farmers
An advertisement urges farmers to obtain a free income tax record book from Interstate Publishing Co Kansas City Mo The pitch highlights the 1917 War Revenue Act power to require accounts and mentions an advertising plan and limited free copies via Farmers Co operative Association It presents a sample and invites orders through a local agent Aap J oH Melton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Interstate Pblishing Co
Kansas City
Ome Book Store
Farmers Co-operative
Oh Melton
First Church of Christ Sees Strong Attendance at Services
The Bible school and communion service drew a large crowd last Sunday with cooperation for a Memorial service at the ME church. Some 4100 attended Sunday evening as the choir led congregational singing aided by Mrs Whitmore and Mr Alpha Snelton. The day did add one new member at the morning hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitmore
Alpha Snelton
Church of Christ
Obituary of Doris Lucile Barnhouse
Doris Lucile, daughter of M and Mrs Claude Barnhouse, born November 4 1918, died May Tth 1920. Survived by loving parents sister grandparents and many relatives and friends. Father Jo Roy Wright led services at the Barnhouse home with Hartford and community help. burial in VieQueen cemetery. family thanks neighbors and friends for sympathy and assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Lucile
Claude Barnhouse
Jo Roy Wright
Hartford
VieQueen
Weather and farm notes from a May stretch at Cross Roads
The column discusses Farmers preparing for planting in a May spell with rain and sun, mentions Memorial Day decorations and graves, Hackney delivering a load of produce, concerns about egg prices, and early signs of a new potato crop. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lorance shop in Umonsville.
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Promi
Manor
Fred Lorance
Umonsville
Wednendas
End of Public Spree Seen Curbing Prices Nationwide
The public, after months of reckless spending, is expected to tighten purse strings. This shift aims to curb overpricing and stabilize market conditions across the country as buyers become more selective and frugal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Senator Borah Urges Europe to Work Earn Its Aid
Senator Borah told the Senate that Europe should quit begging the United States and earn aid by working rather than asking for handouts Europe must shoulder its own burden while Uncle Sam helps with feeding and clothing He warned against league participation driven by international bankers seeking U S entanglement Also notes a lightning-damaged residence insured and settled with Mutual Finance Co signed Arcean ay May 11 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borah
Senate
Europe
United States
Uncle Sam
Mutual Fvance Co
Mutual
Arcean Ay
Memorial Day Observances in Unionville Honor Civil War Heroes
Rev J Howard Thompson delivered the memorial address at the Methodist church drawing a crowded turnout. A parade led by Unionville Band moved to the cemetery for a tribute to Civil War veterans as G A R ranks thin. Donations at Lussex Cemetery Associations gate totaled 190.46, reflecting generous community support and upkeep by dedicated volunteers.
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Ng A Yee
Unionville
J. Howard Thompson
G. A
Lussex
Morgan seeks Republican nomination for Representative seat
The undersigned announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Representative. He notes his experience equips him to aid Ut Nam county in the next session and asks supporters for their backing. He reflects on past terms and hopes to best serve the people in the coming term. Sincerely, Jot Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republian
Utnam
Unclear Text With Various Odd Incidents Reported
The passage mixes strange events including a farmer allegedly smoking near cattle and a snake attack tale. It mentions a 32 cartridge in a pipe causing a cow to be shot, a hunter killing a bluksnake, and a man freed after a shooting case in Gallatin. The text is garbled with many illegible phrases and fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter Arnold
Ibving
Lablata
Ninety Sumatran Volcanoes Described by Explorers
Melvin A. Hall notes in National Geographic that Sumatra hosts 90 volcanoes in the Boekit Barisan ranges, with 12 currently active. The system encircles the Karo Batak plateau and Tuba lake, illustrating Sumatra’s dynamic geology.
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Sumatra
Karo-Batak
Tuba Lake
Melvin A. Hall
National Geographic Magazine
Opportunity Not to Se Missed
A parent recounts taking a child to see a newborn. The child, after staring at the baby, asks the mother to remove the baby’s clothes to view where the wings were cut off. The speaker labels this as an exchange about innocence and belief.
Bellatara Crater Near Naples Attracts Tourists
A few miles from Naples tourists visit the Bellatara crater of a nearly extinct volcano. Steam and brimstone odor rise from crevices as guides offer cooking eggs in the hot sand for a fee.
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Naples
Bellatara
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J.C. M. Kinley
Unionville, Mo
U. S. Department of Labor
Ieee
Monthly Labor Review
Starcoer Company
Tediana
Whiting
Ind
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Middle West
Standard Oil
Michigan Ave
Chicago
MR. Farmer
First Church OF Christ
Senator Borah
Morgan
Mike Peters
Eno City
Notling Wu
Hugh YlJarwater
Gallatin
ENE
Missouri Optometric Association
The
Fisk
Arie
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