George Roth Dies Prominent Unionville Builder
George Roth, a leading Unionville citizen, died at 4:30 a.m. after years of ill health. He helped found multiple businesses and built key structures in Unionville and surrounding towns, shaping the area's growth. He is survived by his wife Florence, five children, and several siblings. Funeral services were held at the Christian church with interment in Unionville cemetery.
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George Roth
Unionville
Burlington
Iowa
Urfionville
Charles Williams
National Bank of
Wentworth Mercantile Company
Theatre Royal
Staples
Stacker
National Bank of Unionville
Jackson Stacker
Green City
Blackbird Coal Company
Milan
Pollock
Allerton
Seymour
Bloomfield
Roth and Richardson
Roth and Phillips
Roth
Frank
Tekamah
Nebraska
John
Joseph
Los Angeles
Calif
Libbie Homan
Sophia Bloomer
Florence
Harry
Montgomery City
Ben Mullins
Linneus
George
Brookfield
Christian “Church
Woeship
Swanger Visits Missouri Voters In Governor Run
Republican candidate for governor Hon J E Swanger spent Thursday and Friday meeting old acquaintances in Milan and Putnam county. Swanger, a Sullivan county native and former secretary of state, argues his statewide exposure and campaign skill give him an advantage while voters worry over state distress and the election outcome. An accompanying note reports a household theft of small change during his visit, warning that such acts must be stopped.
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J. E. Swanger
Putnam County
Missouri
Away From Home a Few Minutes and Money Vanishes
Mr and Mrs P M Mannon left their home in the east part of town and money vanished during their short absence. No further details provided.
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P. M. Mannon
Democrat Candidate for Judge Lilley Visits City
Hon M J Lilley of Moberly, a Democratic candidate for judge of the Kansas City Court of Appeals, spoke here last week. He previously served as school superintendent from 1904 to 1908, then moved to law practice at Moberly where he built a large clientele and rapid professional ascent.
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M J Lilley
Moberly
Kansas City
Notice for road work inspection by July first
State aid applicants must have public roads inspected by the Highway Commissioner by July 1. 4512 P. W. Porter, Highway Commissioner.
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P. W. Porter
Death of Riley Lingenfelter at age 27 in Unionville
Riley Lingenfelter son of Mr and Mrs Siegel Lingenfelter living four miles southwest of town died Sunday evening from dropsy after a six week illness. He would have been 28 on August 25. He leaves his parents two brothers two sisters and many friends. Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon conducted by Rev J D Noland and the body was interred in Unionville cemetery.
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Putnam County
Christian Church
J. Roy Wright
Unionville
Riley Lingenfelter
Siegel Lingenfelter
Lingenfelter
J. D. Noland
Pearl Traxler Killed in Centerville Park Shooting
In Centerville near Glen Hagen Park a late night shooting left Pearl Traxler dead and Clarence Thomas with a severely injured arm. John Stevens sustained a minor wound as the assailants, five men and a woman described as Italians, were later captured at Seymour.
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Pearl Traxler
Clarence Thomas
Putnam County
Exline
Iowa
Appanoose Ty
Glen Hagen Park
Centerville
Pearl Traxier
John Stevens
Traxier
Cincinnati
Thomas
Stevens
Traxler
Shaw Undertaking
Seymour
March King of Clubs Brede Overture Bon Ami
A catalog style list of musical pieces including Brede Overture Bon Ami Cuqua A Northern Idylle Santa ntza oo Penn Patrol Indian Girl Lowenstein An Alaskan Love Song Cocheco Hesitation Waltz First Love Holzmann Caprice Golden Days Fenton March Lighta Out.
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Cluba
Cuqua
Santa
Ntza Oo
Penn Patrol
Lowenstein
Cocheco
Tases Cease
Holzmann
Fenton
Two Young Men Arrested in Pearl Case
Pearl Cooley and Bryan Miller were arrested last Wednesday and brought to Unionville to post bond for a preliminary hearing set for June 30. The complaining witness is a young girl from the Ledford school house neighborhood. Cooley is about 19 and Miller about 18. The alleged crime is said to have occurred last fall.
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Pearl Cooley
Bryan Miller
Unionville
Ledford School House
Cooley
Miller
Putnam County Honors At State University Columbia
Bery Burns and Edwin Magee earned Bachelor of Arts degrees and two year medical certificates at the state university in Columbia last week. Abner Jones, brother of Lorenzo Jones, received his Bachelor of Philosophy degree.
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Bery Burns
Edwin Magee
State University At
Columbia
Abner Jones
Lorenzo Jones
Local Graduates and Appointments Highlight City
Edwin Magee has been appointed instructor in anatomy at Vanderbilt University, a high tribute to his scholarship. He is a son of Mr and Mrs J W Magee of this city. Mr Burns is also noted as a son of local residents, with friends here glad to know of his advancement. The degree discussed is the highest offered by the institution.
Fire Destroys Home in Stringtown After Lightning Strike
James Morgan family home in Stringtown was struck by lightning Wednesday night about eleven. The building and most contents were a total loss, valued at 1,000 dollars with 500 insurance and 800 for contents with 300 insurance. The Morgans escaped in their night clothes and are staying with neighbors while the home is rebuilt. Neighbors provided aid as the family expresses gratitude. More people are being converted to preparedness daily and to American insurance. Forbes Bros. tf
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James Morgan
Nedir Stringtown
Forbes Bros. Tf
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Citizens Bank of
Citizens, Bank of Unionville
S. D. Hayward
the National Bank of Unionville
F. C. Elson
Marshall National’ Bank
Joan
Sheriff Brown
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