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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1916
Page
9
The report notes John C. McKinley and four delegates casting votes on three ballots for Justice Hughes. Democrats berate Col. Roosevelt for declining to lead a third ticket, with unspecified reason implied.
The convention featured delegates acting without central leaders and without instructions. It shattered the image of a boss ridden party, as delegates voted freely, including Senator Penrose, and challenged Democratic claims of GOP domination. This event highlighted a representative gathering aiming to restore harmony and influence the upcoming election.
The Chicago convention favors Charles Evans Hughes for president with Fairbanks as vice president. The piece lauds Hughes as the national rallying figure to restore harmony and defeat the Wilson administration, noting Roosevelt’s support, the telegram acceptance, and the unity across states. It also references religious services and forthcoming institutes in Kirksville and La Plata.
The notice lists Sunday School at 9 45 and preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m at the Baptist church. It also notes a preaching session at Stringtown school house at 8 p m with B Y P U at 7 p m.
Miss Mabel Neeb and Homer Dickerson wed in Prescott Arkansas on June 7. The couple, connected to the Neeb and Dickerson families, will reside with Mrs and Mr Neeb near Ionia while Work on the Dickerson farm continues this summer.
The Ministerial Union met Monday morning June 5 at 10 o'clock at the home of Rev. H A Doughty. Rev Trower presented a paper on city improvement and various matters were discussed. The next gathering is set for Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Rev Fitzgerald's residence. All city ministers are invited.
An upbeat report notes good attendance at the Methodist Church last Sunday for the Children’s Day program. A well received 11 year old led the program under capable guidance, with sizable audiences expressing appreciation.
Regular services are planned with Sunday School at 9 45 a m morning worship and sermon at 11 and the evening service at 8 p m A midweek service continues each Wednesday at 7 30 with a different leader Pastor D B Fitzgerald extends a cordial invitation to attend.
Those who expect state aid for road work must have highways inspected by the Highway Commissioner by July 1. Claud Goul visited from Hannibal to relatives. Harley Starr and H F Yearington of Powersville were in town. Voll Smith attended to his mother Laura Smith's illness and death, then returned to Numa Iowa. Frank Wyckoff of Palisades Colorado left for Webster City to visit relatives. Thos Wales and family of Centerville visited J L WarNick. Mrs Herbert Warnick of Jerome operated on at Centerville and is improving. Mrs A D Faorgason left for Stahl after caring for Laura Smith. her mother died Saturday. A new silo is for sale at the poultry house. E E Hamlin and C Liggett were in town. Hamlin sold a farm near Powersville and will move to Plum Bush Colorado. Liggett farms north of Powersville across the county line in Love. Powell Shaver and Miss Chloey Rouse married at the Recorder's office officiated by Squire R M Brasfield. They hail from Sullivan County.
V. T. Artes plans to tear down the old livery barn on Main Street to build a brick or concrete structure likely for a garage. The old barn, a Unionville landmark 37 years, sits on the lot west of Altes Mill and will be rebuilt nearby. Work begins soon to improve Main Street’s appearance and aid the M. E. church.
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