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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1902
Page
5
Local notices recount a lively Unionville Fourth of July event with parades, home goods sales, and thanks to local merchants. The column lists visitors, shopping specials, and community updates including travels of residents from Pollock to Mendota and Lebanon to Albany.
Turner the Barber visited his parents in Centerville over the week. Rev. E Allan Boyd traveled to Carrollton and nearby towns on Monday. J O Banner offers farm lending assistance. James Laycock visited Browning on Monday. A large amount of wool was marketed locally last week. Mr and Mrs Chas Rex returned from Ottumwa Thursday. Mineral Water at Fenton’s Soda Fountain costs six cents per day. Nora Munn visited relatives in Lemonville Monday. Emma Crawford went to Carrollton Thursday to see her sister.
The Putnam Journal notes a summer primary school opening under Miss Fannie Wylde. It reports Moon Bros. as the leading buggy, D. M. Wilson of Milan transacted business here, and W H Forbes offering loans on chattels. Mrs. McGoldrick visits Coatsville for two weeks, while Misses Swett travel to St. Louis then Milan to visit relatives.
The notice lists loans at low interest with land mortgages and several social updates. It mentions purchases at Chicago Bargain Store with Mennen talcum powder, a gold chain, and various local business promotions including Brasfield Co lumber and moulding framing services. It also notes multiple residents visiting relatives and traveling for summer terms and visits.
A note records a loan renewal notice from W. H. Forsis and a visit by T. J. Moffet of Chicago to Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Perry. It also mentions the marriage of Margito Elmer E. Bonebright and Stella M. Herriman in Milan last Thursday and their arrival for a family visit.
Gilt Edge Farm Loans offered with low rates and prepayment option by McCutchen & Son. Ground too wet to plow halting farming. Frank Eddy wiring houses for electric lights. Church services announced for June 5 1902 at Pollock Fairview and West Liberty. Framing services offered by Guy Hunter at Brasfield's store. Alma Curby leaves Fenton's job. Miss Alma Curby postpones marriage plans. Ben Vestal moves to Dwight, Kansas with wife. College-bound students Stella Wentworth Grace Stout Fannie Goodrich Florence Brasfield return from Liberty. Wool paid at top price by Farmers Store. Dr Iliff lecture at open house praised. George Taylor takes new job in Keokuk. Unionville Gun Club secures permit for Shelton pasture shooting. Children’s Day service at Christiurch well attended. Geo S Campbell visits from Albia. Gertrude Johnson elected assistant principal at Unionville High School. Station at Boynton clarified with depot agent remain. Wool to Farmers Store. E A Goodrich to occupy Baskett's store side. Baskett family to move into residence. Mrs Hedge returns to Nebraska after mother's illness. Lang Triplett sells half meat market to brother Hiram and adds groceries. stock opening planned. Parker and Wooldridge return from Chicago with horses. draft horses shipped to Maine.
A local notice highlights prices drawing public attention with repeated statements about merit, suggesting broad interest and ongoing discussion.
At a Park meeting last Wednesday evening, citizens formed an executive committee to organize a large Fourth of July event with $500 available for expenses. Multiple subcommittees were named including Speakers, Transportation, Program, Fineworks, Amusements, Music, Printing and Advertising, and Marshals. A local accident injured two men, Morgan and Walker, with Morgan recovering slowly after severe leg injuries.
Decoration Day was observed in Unionville with a parade led by the G A R and drum corps, burial honors at the cemetery, and ritual services directed by Post Commander A J Bennett. Dr T C Iliff of Kansas City gave the address to a large crowd enjoying the well-decorated city.
T. O. Morgan of northeast Putnam suffered a serious injury last Wednesday when a fly wheel burst at a Lincoln township saw mill owned by Riley Perkins. Pieces struck him causing multiple leg injuries. Medical aid was summoned and Morgan was transported for treatment.
taxpayers and the county Prosecuting Attorney Rigbison sue to stop the court from contracting debt beyond one year for renting Shanty offices. The injunction hearing before Judge Stepp resulted in a temporary injunction granted as prayed.
Obituary notes Charley Pherigo born April 3 1876 died June 1 1902 at residence of France Dodson Milan aged 27 years 11 months 28 days. He left behind brothers and sisters in Colorado Springs and local family mourners who followed his last resting place. His cousin writes a heartfelt farewell hoping Charley rests in heaven.
Local weather clerk G. W. Davis notes May brought five inches of rain, including a Sunday downpour. He calls the rainfall generous and says it improved prospects for ground conditions and overall local outlook.
The Grand Chapter P E meets in Hamilton on June 10. Carrie Elson and Agnes Har are chosen delegates from Unionville. Nina Shearer, ex-president, attends as ex-officio. Bert Robigan graduates from State University. Unionville citizens contribute to local life with university ties and a home talent play draws a large crowd. receipts reach 132.20.
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