Springfield High School spelling test yields weak results in 1948
Historical note recalls Springfield High School pupils averaging 3. of 62 on a spelling exam with words like accidental and chirography. Unionville tests show higher scores, while county Sunday School plans and a Chautauqua rally are discussed for summer outreach among 16 000 residents across 25 schools.
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Springfield Mass
Balliet
Springfield
Unionville
Malachi
J. W. Harkins Applies for Voluntary Bankruptcy
Longtime merchant J. W. Harkins files for voluntary bankruptcy citing about 44000 in liabilities led by Marshall National Bank and several smaller creditors. Assets are estimated around 6000 to 8500 including stock and notes as he admits defeat after years of debt.
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J. W. Harkins
Dana
Marshall National Bank
Narcissa Brasfeld
J H Carroll
Trusten Hart
H C Lowe
Wagoune
Mc Harkins
Supreme Court Reins in State Rail Rate Laws
The Supreme Court ruled for railroads in two cases, upholding federal jurisdiction over railroad matters and limiting state rate laws. Minnesota Attorney General Youny was fined for contempt after suing in state court for enforcement of a railway law despite a federal court ban. Missouri Attorney General Hadley argued. The decision signals curbs to state rail rate controls and strengthens federal authority on interstate railroad regulation.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Youny
Minnesota
Missouri
Hadley
North Carolina
Mussouri
Burglar Oscar Morrow Escapes Jail and Fails to Be Captured
Oscar Morrow confined for two months on a burglary charge escaped last Saturday morning by digging through a brick jail wall at about 3 am. A reward is offered as Sheriff Hayes leads a vigorous search. Morrow, about 23, previously took a suit of clothes from the John Shadden house in Liberty township and has been heard from near Connellsville but remains at large.
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Oscar Morrow
Hayes
Morrow
John Shadden
Liberty Township
Hel
Connellsville
Eggs for Sale in Unionville Route 5
Eggs from choice Rhodesaland Reds available at 15 per netting of 15 or 4 00 per 100. Contact D. WiIncHeL4 in Unionville Route 5.
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Unionville
Route 5
Fillinery Opestag and Spring Stock Sale Notice
The readable fragment indicates an opening sale event with a stock of spring and summer goods. The notice mentions dates around the 16th day and references Christy Steg awaiting buyers and Kite sale details.
Grace Atkinson suit ends in favor of plaintiff for 10009 damages
The Grace Atkinson v American School of Osteopathy and C E Still case concluded last Friday at 1:00 a m with a jury verdict for the plaintiff amounting to 310000. Special term proceedings stretched from Tuesday noon through Friday night with full evidence and, after arguments by Smoot Fogle and McKinley for the plaintiff and Campbell and Franklin for the defense, Lieut Gov McKinley received high praise for his eloquent presentation. Judge Wanamaker scheduled posttrial motions and the case likely to be appealed if a new trial is denied.
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Grace Atkinson
American School of Osteopathy
C. E
Circuit Court
Smoot, Fogle
McKinley
Campbell
Franklin
J C. McKinley
Wanamaker
Aldermen vote to raise salaries at Friday meeting
At a Board of Aldermen meeting last Friday an ordinance increased salary fees for the Board, Mayor, and City Clerk from 4 to 14 per meeting. The change affects only current officeholders due to term rules, with successors of Fairfield, Fightmaster, and Mayor Shearer affected. Existing officers will keep the old rate for the remainder of their terms. Critics say the timing amid tight city revenues invites scrutiny.
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Alderman
Board of Aldermen
Fairfield
Fightmaster
Shearer
Faldy
van Buskirk
Chrisman
Farmers Store Produce Prices March 25 1908
Farmers tabulates today prices in trade for butter per dozen and per pound plus cash prices for poultry hens and ducks. The list shows spring chicks veal and other fowl prices with small currency amounts across the market.
Marshall National Bank Safety Deposit Box Promotion
A bank advertises safety deposit boxes and a burglar proof vault for storing deeds notes wills insurance policies and silverware. The facility emphasizes secure steel boxes within a fire proof vault under government supervision and invites customers to visit and use the new department.
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Marshall National Bank
City Primary Quiet Mayoral Contest Yields Sparse Turnout
Republican city primary results show a subdued vote with Mayor nominating race drawing little enthusiasm. Candidates listed include Nowd Lord, Shearer, Beonet, Shelton, and Farnsworth among others while ward and committee positions go to the leading three gentlemen named.
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Lord
Shearer
J Beonet
Shelton
Collector E. Bucas
Marshal
R. Robinson
Schooler
Farnsworth
Fairfield
J. Fightmaster
Altes
H Doyle
A.W Walters
Man Sues Monroe Drug Co for 10000 Damages
Jobo, once employed at Monroe Drug Co's box factory in Quincy, sues for 10000 for injuries from a circular saw on Oct 28. Petition claims neglect by a foreman who promised to fix defects but failed. Plaintiff alleges permanent disability and financial damages, seeking court relief.
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Jobo
Monroe Drug Co
Quincy
Quincy Paper
Four strong beefy bulls and two Percheron cross mares offered
Four well conditioned beefy bulls in prime weight ready for heavy work are offered at moderate prices. A pair of heavy draft mares, offspring of Percheron bloodlines, is also available. Located at 3303.
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Notaries Public
Heiferstink & Pratt
Putnam County Sunday Schools
Weatherford’s
Robbins
Bard
Unionville, Mo
Macket
U. S Supreme Court
Hadl
Young
B. Hamilton Lucerng
Jennie ‘Reto
I Benian
Ape Howland
Ylang
E . Boyd
Grace B. Bacous
A. L. Cassady
Cors ¥. Boner
Gray
Mayme Clark
A. Haines
Lillie Mickels
Fillinery Opestag
Ida
Paytons
Atkinson-Sull
Oid
Sues Monroe Drug Co
Old Trusty
Miller & Wentworth Mercantile.Co
Farmers Bank
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