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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1925
Page
4
Mr G R Perkins, aged about 82, was seen in Mendota on Saturday. He began threshing at 18 and has run or helped to run threshing outfits every season since, with health good and plans to work his tools this season. Local notes mention fruit, crop conditions, and several neighbors in Cross Roads and nearby areas.
The passage notes Mrs. James Tucker and Mrs. Oscar Godfrey feeling better after illness. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Elson dined with Mrs. Bern ecker’s family. Telephone line work occurred around Lemons on Saturday. The Seniora play at Lemons drew big crowds over two nights.
Dairy Commissioner E G Bennett orders cream station operators to separate No 1 and No 2 cream or butterfat into different cans unless buyers opt to handle separately. The current order omits extra grade and first grade from separate canning, and copies are available from the State Board of Agriculture in Jefferson City.
Victory Filmer Scrivens of Abilene Kansas is visiting relatives. Jester Spaw spent the weekend with Guy Pearson. W F Guffey and wife of Kirksville visited his parents. Verna Pearson visited Miss Tressie Small. Pervey Shelton and family and Arthur Williamson with children were entertained at Floyd Hi home. Mrs Laura Jones returned home after visiting her daughter in Des Moines. Several from this part attended Wess Jones funeral Thursday.
The text records a man named Noland and others at a graveside ceremony. It notes a confession of faith in Christ and references a grand event and a body laid to rest in Thompson Tan with burial at a grave site. The passage is fragmented and blends names and places with religious phrasing.
Incomplete OCR text shows scattered names and a reference to weather and Myrtle. The readable parts hint at a personal or community note mentioning laborers and a friend, with no clear event or date to anchor a full report.
Information on the King Special Road District in Lincoln township states the district since August 1923 has received six times more funding for fourteen miles of road than under township organization. It notes about 1200 dollars per year for 16 miles, with no new levy, aside from poll tax, and describes the district’s 6000 acres, 640 set aside, and equipment valued around 800 dollars. The notice cites Missouri laws sections 1091 and 10932 requiring detailing receipts, disbursements, inventories, and sworn township clerk statements published in a general newspaper. John F Paily signs See King Special Road District.
The Ladies Civic League outlines preparations for Clean Up Week starting May 26 in UnionyiHe. Residents are urged to dispose of winter and other rubbish, aim for a city wide 100 percent cleanup, and support public area beautification for health and disease prevention through coordinated efforts and community cooperation.
Yesterday morning about six o'clock eight carloads of Livonia public school students and some adults parked on the Memphis square. They toured the Keokuk dam and electric plant and returned home last night after a pleasant outing.
A Missouri report notes 86 persons completed spring plowing on April 1 with 83 percent in fed or state programs. Northern counties show lower activity, with day labor fees about 1.60 dollars and total earnings around 2.065 dollars. Winter months saw less work and wages varied by region.
Fragmentary OCR shows a Greencastle bank notice with missing question marks and unclear terms. Readable portions indicate a public financial matter or filing but lack concrete dates or actions.
Notice is given that the undersigned administrators will present a final settlement of Floyd Snyder estate. George W. will account for the executor terms and distribution of assets in Putnam County Missouri.
Notice states Frank Bartingame as administrator will carry out final settlement of the estate of John F. Dan deceased at the court on the 5th day of June 1925. Public notice records indicate the administrator will present accounts for approval by the probate term.
First Shaw as administrator of the estate of George Bradt requests the probate court of the county Missouri to hold a final settlement hearing. The court in Unionville will convene on the seventh day of 1925 for the proceeding.
Multiple probate notices state executors and administratrixes will present final settlement of estates. Names include Swiger executor in Putnam County Missouri, Joseph Thompson in Putnam County Missouri, Catherine Cochell in Putnam County Missouri, and Rachel Brummtt administratrix in Putnam County Missouri. The hearings occur at Unionville or Unionville Ind county locations, on dates in June.
The undersigned administratrix de bonis non of the estate of Sarah E. Franklin deceased will make final settlement of her accounts at the next term of the Probate Court of Putnam County Missouri. The court is to be held at Unionville on Sunday of June 1926. Franklin, Administratrix de bonis non.
Jason Thompson of eight miles northwest of Unionville reports his white mare is missing after an early morning outing. The mare, about five years old, was turned with another horse in a 40 acre pasture and did not reappear the next day. Thompson fears someone may have taken the horse but holds hope of finding her among neighbors' stock.
The senior class staged Her Husband's Wife in the high school auditorium last Friday. Despite weak attendance, the production showcased student talent in a five act play with short preparatory acts. Funds from the annual senior class project cover commencement coat costs.
The Missouri College announces the Farm Beekeeping Bulletin is reprinted and ready upon request. The bulletin provides guidance on hive management and bee health for rural operations seeking current practices and supply sources through the state program.
One of the largest crowds in weeks gathered Saturday in Unionville as merchants mailed thousands of advertising circulars and offered weekly specials through May. The campaign aims to restore Unionville’s prestige as a regional trading center and unite local merchants in a sustained effort.
Notice is given for the annual stockholders meeting of the Farmers Bank of Unionville Missouri at the Banking House Unionville Missouri on June 16 1925 at 9 00 a m to last at least three hours or until the business is completed. The meeting will elect Directors for the ensuing year and vote on reducing Directors from eight to seven plus any other business. Attest: C Gardner Secretary er 1 H L Holman President.
Demoley Dancers from Unionville announce a Wednesday night dance at Bixler Hall featuring fine music and refreshments to raise funds for expenses and add to the treasury.
Property transfers list in Livonia Missouri and nearby townships. Transfers include Jacob Barnhart estate to Allie Lyberger for multiple blocks and lots totaling 500 dollars. Frank Rash to Frank W Hiddleson for east and west sections valued at 5528 dollars. Edward Biggie to Winfield Carson and spouse for 6.87 acres at 60-64-18 valued 843.50 dollars. Biggie to Thomas A Carson for part of section 80-66-18 priced 229.50 dollars. Mada Crooks to Trustees of First Baptist Hartford for part of parcel 5-65-17 valued 25 dollars. Ella K Jensen via Sheriff to J W Squire Co for 203 acres at 14-65-22, 100 dollars. David A Sweet et al by Sheriff to Warren Orr for part of 28-65-16 valued 1000 dollars.
French observers debate Ambassador Houghton remarks on America not aiding those pursuing warlike policies. Some say he should have spoken to Germany, others fear France would accept revision of Versailles only if it gains U S support.
Report describes near ceton farm where 1 100 hens are kept and over 2 000 chicks hatched. Kings fire guns to frighten hawks, and occasional捕 hawk losses are noted. eggs and incubators valued in the tens of hundreds of dollars.
Democratic lawmakers back Governor Baker on the Missouri construction program while others push investigations of departments including the schools. Expected moves include fewer new tax laws, department consolidations, a budget system, legal reforms, and rural school measures as lawyers and farmers vie for influence.
Missouri produced 600 tons of broomcorn in 1924 from 4000 acres at an average yield of 300 acre. Jewell Mayes notes broomcorn grown in Henry Barton Benton and St. Clair counties with 8000 to 4000 acres elsewhere and small plantings in most counties. Brooms and broommaking are discussed.
Unsettled conditions with showers expected tonight and Thursday. Showers likely in the south and southeast, with clearing to the west and north portions later tonight and into Thursday.
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