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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1903
Page
5
Public notice from The Republican dated June 10 1908 lists subscription price at 1.00 per year in advance. It mentions Tatonyville Missouri and entry at the post.
Ten pages report the Gainsville Georgia cyclone on the third killed 100 and injured 150, Seymour Iowa faces a blackout as the electric plant dynamo burns out delaying repairs for weeks, while Washington dispatches say President Roosevelt will take vigorous action over the Russian Jewish massacre. Roosevelt returns to Washington after a two month western tour as government wheels pick up speed. The Kansas City mayoral race ends with Gilbert favored by the Supreme Court. Craddock contests. Ohio Republicans endorse Roosevelt for renomination in 1904, Senator Hanna withdraws opposition and backs endorsement.
For ten days the revival at the Baptist church has grown in interest with Rev Hunt delivering plain forceful sermons and Mrs Hunt singing. Since start, 81 have accepted Jesus and many more inquire. 80 have united with the Baptist church. A men’s meeting at the opera house drew over 260, with a parallel women’s meeting at the church. Attendance is high. services moved to the opera house due to crowd size. Will continue indefinitely. George Callison, a Putnam County resident for fifty years, died at 52 in York township after a period of illness from grip and consumption. He was born in Iowa, survived by two children from his first marriage and six from his second. Funeral Friday at 10 p.m. with interment at Powerville cemetery. Rev Penn officiated. Call Phone 148 if you want Geo Korns’ dray.
State Senator John C McKinley of Putnam County pursues the Republican nomination for Congress. He claims notable political lineage and solid intellect, serving his first senate term with few scandals, drawing Missouri GOP interest amid a crowded field. Also reported are local weather and incident notes from Milan, Lancaster, and surrounding areas including a farm fish catch and a damaging cyclone.
Cattle receipts reached 28000 with demand rising as Kansas City shutdown boosted buyers. Steers 1250 to 1400 pounds sold $446 to $515 for good to choice. hog market opened strong then closed about six dollars lower with tops at 60.74 and bulk 50 to 56. sheep and lambs showed a strong tone with lambs 7.10 to 7.25 and spring lambs 6.50 to 7.15 selling well. Rick Bros US Yards Chicago.
The Farmers Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance Company reports record growth with 38 percent of expiring policies renewed. Secretary H. E. Hanes says policies written in the last three months total 93,828.00 with 224.32 paid for electrical losses, and no assessments expected barring a major event after the October 6 annual meeting.
Unionville markets in Cmronsuiters Missouri see weekly price changes by Jackson & Co dated June 10 1903. Market adjustments reflect ongoing shifts in supply and demand during the period.
The piece outlines plans for a 1904 agricultural World’s Fair style exhibition in Missouri with county participation, special crops, and a statewide display in the Missouri Building. Col W Waters coordinates exhibits, with B H Bowmory coordinating horticulture and an appeal for local clubs. It also reports impeachment proceedings against City Marshall John Loser based on an affidavit by G C Meltzer, alleging drunkenness and neglect of official duty with multiple counts, to be heard by the Board of Aldermen.
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