Governor Folk Dead in New York City
The former Missouri governor and prosecutor of notorious cases died suddenly at his sister’s home in New York City at age 53. He rose to national prominence, later serving as a federal leader and remaining a notable figure in Washington. The report notes his impact on state politics and his lasting influence. Also mentions local car agency changes and assessor meetings, and John Morrison’s oil station improvements with new stucco light posts.
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Psa
Folk
Missouri
New York City
St Louis
Unitedates
Washington City
Nag
John Morrison
Journal-Post Warming Event Invitation
The Republican received an invitation from Walter S. Pickes to attend the June 2 opening of the Kansas City Journal-Post new home near Union Station. The improved quarters are praised as fine and expected to boost progress for the papers under Mr. Dickey’s ownership.
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The
Republican
Walter S. Pickes
Kansas City
Escaped Injuries in Wreck Near Mexico Missouri
Mr and Mrs Wentworth and daughter Miss Oda narrowly escaped injury when a Wabash passenger train wrecked east of Mexico on May 29. Several coaches derailed as hundreds of passengers, mostly Lindenwood College students returning home after graduation, crowded the trains and survived with no injuries to the Wentworth party. Miss Oda had taken part in graduation exercises.
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Mra . F. Wentworth
Miss Oda
St. Charles
Mexico
Lindenwood College
Wentworth
Barn Burns in Fairview Night Fire Destroys Helfer Stine Barn
A barn owned by J A Helfer stine in Fairview Addition burned last night around eleven. Nick Houck used the barn for his team and wagon and lost his wagon in the blaze. The barn valued at two hundred dollars carried one hundred dollars in insurance. cause unknown.
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J A_ Helferstine
Fairview
Nick Houck
Weather Outlook and Local Graduates Note
June 4 to 9 forecasts show local showers early week then generally fair skies with normal temperatures. Mr and Mrs Wentworth return from St Charles after attending Isadenwood College graduation of daughter Oda.
Putnam County approves court house plan by large margin
Putnam County voters strongly supported the proposition to erect a new court house at a cost not to exceed 100000 and later increased to include furnishing and equipment. The unofficial total was 2715 in favor and 902 against, with broad county support and notable backing from local leader George Ruth who championed the effort. The plan moves to bond sale and design, with architecture and contracts to follow as the project progresses.
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Putnam County
Cat
Ton Township
Northeut Union
Southwe
Dunsee
York
Taberty Township
Unio Township
Court House
Worthington
George Ruth
Ruth
Coun
Murder at Christy store in Unionville shocks town
Walter Christy was found slain at his Unionville place of business on Nest Mal Street after a quarrel with George Rooks. A coroner's jury found Rooks guilty of the felony. he was taken into custody as interviews with him were discouraged. The narrative details a confrontation after a note dispute, a gun firing, and a razor blade attack, with Christy dying in the rear room and Rooks proclaiming he had to do it. Christy, 71, lifelong Unionville resident, was described as eccentric yet honest, leaving a brother and sister and several nieces and nephews. His funeral, in Unionville, was conducted by local pastors.
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Almanville
Witer
Nest Mal Street
George Rook
Frank Statton
R W Crumpacker
J B Frost
A Steele
T Altes
Chas
J. Ruth II
George Rooks
Rooks
Mr Rooks
Christy Place
Rooka
Chamaty
Christy
Zook
Robinson
Guffey
Grandview Addition
C W Whitmore
Floyd M Edwards
Christian Church
Unionville
Walter Scott Christy
Linn County
A. D Christy
J FE. Christy
Maude Whitmore
C. W Whitmore
Fiders Floyd M. Edwards
Burial of C W Mullenix in Unionville Cemetery
The body of C W Mullenix was brought from Chicago and buried in Unionville cemetery after services at the Methodist Episcopal church. Accompanied by Dr A C Berry Mrs Olga Mullenix and Miss Anna Dally the funeral drew a large crowd. Masonic lodge escorted the casket to the church and cemetery, with a floral tribute forming a sorrowful farewell.
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C W Mullenix
Chicago
Unionville
A. C Berry
Olga Mullenix
Anna Dally
Mul Jenix
Eustace Berry
Berry
Mullenix
Methodist Episcopal Church
C. T Farmer
Oscar Creech
Baptist Church
Masonic Lodge
Masons
Right of Way North and South Secured
After a morning meeting with property owners along the Unionville to state road, a Lemong meeting confirmed right of way from Unionville to the Sullivan county line, missing about a mile toward the Lemon farm. Grading and bridging contracts may be let soon, advancing state road construction in the county.
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Unionville
Lemong
Sullivan County
Lyons
Angeline
Lemons
Lemon Farm
Iowa Line
Lyona
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Friizens Bank of Unionville
S. D. Hayward
Fex
HAS Star Auto Agency
Aa L. Berry
Star Automobile
Altes
Westin Street
Gus Pickenbrock
Dodge
Journal-Post Warming
Weather Outlook
Mr. Find
O. F. Wentworth
Isadenwood College
Oda
Ods
National Bank of Unionville Capital
O. Elson
F. L. Marti
N Directors
P. C. Pollock
Sidney- Ssine
Martinstowe
Wry
Rayss
Ile Livonia
Omaha
Os Mendota
Mt Zion
Richland
Lemons Ha Dundee
Lairen
John Su
Jackson
Ucerne AN la
Powersvill
Walter Christy
Bruce Barnett
Patt Harnett
Sedalia
Eva Hunt
Breckenridge
Rhea Statton
Harry Kinney
J. AL Brown
S. D Hayward
P W Porter
tLmonville
Marshall National Bank
McCutchen & Son Unto Y Tea
Farmers Bank OF Unionvil
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