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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1913
Page
1
M. Smith, working in Mexico, spent a few days here last week visiting his wife and went back to work Tuesday morning. Misa Nellie Smith, operated on at Unionville Hospital last week for bone infection in the right limb, returned home near Lemonville Sunday.
Joe Ralls was acquitted of second degree murder last Thursday in Princeton after a venue change from this county. About 100 witnesses travelled from here. the trial, including jury selection, lasted three days. Ralls killed Jesse Thomas in a fight over a year ago and was jailed briefly before being released on a $1,000 bond.
Miss Ita Williams daughter of Dr and Mrs W W Williams formerly of this city wed Fred G Wolfe state attorney of Adams County Illinois last night at the Williams home with Rev J M Rudy officiating Maids of honor were Miss Reva Jackson Chicago and Miss Olive Hoxey Quin cy flower bearers were Gordon Williams and Martha Eleon funeral for Isaac Johnson held at Johnson cemetery with burial near Raysville A cancer on his face caused his death after long illness leaving a wife five children and many relatives and friends
Band concert program lists Iris Losey and others, with pieces like Overture and Rag and a Wigwam Dance. A memorial notice honors Emme Husted of Worthington Rebekah Lodge, who died June 5, 1913, with charter draped in mourning and condolences from Ada F. Capps Marguerite Crooks and Mary E. Montgomery.
A basket meet is planned at Union Church next Sunday the 29th with services at 11:00 AM and 3:30 PM led by Rev. Oleson and A. B. Pastor of Mercer Mo. All are invited to bring well filled baskets and enjoy the day.
A column discusses buyers who swap a large car for a Ford to cut motoring costs. It notes many people resist giving up status and depreciation fears, yet end up using the Ford for daily rounds and farm trips, often after lingering prideful excuses. The piece cites substantial Ford business from such customers and hints at later resale of the big car.
In Novinger games the Athletics won the second contest and dominated the last, scoring eight singles in five innings to pull ahead. Pritchard and Shacklett led with multiple hits while Morgan pitched for Unionville and held the opposition to seven hits as the doubleheader stressed field conditions and featured standout catches by Branaman and Mor an.
Cincinnati collected three runs as the Athletics pounded nine hits off Pete Morris. The Athletics will face Cincinnati again Thursday in Cincinnati and then Saturday and Sunday in Hiteman Indiana where Hiteman features one of the strongest Iowa teams, rivaling Centerville and Newton.
The report outlines a center line between section 10 and 15 detailing paths for Dave Perkina and Clay Carter from the Four Corners to the Clay Carter Corner. It lists Geo Hunt, Geo Perkina and Hugh Thompson moving from the Carter Corner to the township line near the Hargier farm, and Mr. Clark entering town from the township line.
A Saturday meeting drew a large crowd as east end residents debated road improvement and the state road proposal from Unionville to Lancaster via Omaha and Stringtown. Committees were set by district with Lincoln Davis to inspect conditions and report next meeting.
No. 1698 shows a financial statement for Putnam County Bank Mendota dated June 16 1913. It lists assets including loans and discounts 23137.41 liabilities with capital stock 91000 and various deposits and certificates of deposit totaling 28197.21. Ketcham as president and J H Kaotcha as cashier attest to the accuracy of the report.
Notice states Unionville Lumber Co will be closed for the entire day on July 4. No operations or deliveries will occur. Customers are asked to plan accordingly and attend to urgent needs before or after the holiday.
A scientist calling himself Dr. suggests hypnotic sleep as a cure for bad habits in young people. He admits a long wait for acceptance by parents and teachers before such influences are approved or used.
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