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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1902
Page
4
The notice states subscription price at 1.00 per year in advance and that the paper is entered at the post office in Cafonville Missouri as second class matter.
A concise political card urges support for Charles A. Hays as the Republican candidate for Representative in the county race. The notice highlights party alignment and campaign posture specific to the local electoral contest.
The city of St Pierre on Martinique was destroyed by Mount Pelee’s eruption and earthquakes. About 40 000 people died instantly from heat and gas while ships in the harbor were wrecked. The U S consul Thos T Prentiss and his family perished. Rescue efforts are continuing with threats of volcanoes on nearby islands.
Queen Wilhelmina’s condition has improved with no danger feared. Kirksville leader Hon SMM Pickler is suggested as a contender for chairman of the Republican State Committee. Congress approves 200000 for relief in Martinique and St Vincent. Pat Crowe signals surrender and talk of his capture. Democratic column speculates on Mark Hanna as a presidential candidate but expects Roosevelt’s rivals.
The Illinois state convention last week endorsed Congressman A. J. Hopkins of Aurora for U S Senator to prevent renomination maneuvers and avoid past deadlocks. The move signals a direct support for a specific candidate and aims to curb legislative caucus stalemates.
The Mansfield Post No 18 G A R Powersvale Mo held a regular meeting May 1002 deciding a Memorial Sermon for Sunday the 25th at St John Church at 11 am with a decoration service on the 30th. Committees were named for speakers vocal and martial music church decoration and cemetery work at multiple local cemeteries. A resolution noted Comrade C F Howard's move to Oklahoma Territory and minutes ordered to county papers.
Hig Jones demonstrated a bottle of polluted oil and water from a farm stream smelling of coal air and presenting a thick scum on the brook. The exhibit appears genuine and detectable by touch. C L Wooldrdge returns from Chicago with a consignment for Parker Wooldridge noting a fair sale. A beautiful grey mare sold for $1500.00.
Sheriff of Putnam County Mo will sell at public vendue at the courthouse doors on June 19 at 10 am to 5 pm the one acre tract in the southwest corner of the southwest quarter of section 31 township 67 range 20 in trust to secure a debt. George A Ballard and Birdie Ballard owe the debt. L R Gray as trustee and B H Burnery as attorney for the trustee.
Balance sheet shows loans and discounts at 2024 figures? Correction: 22 007 26, real estate security 409.00, overdrafts 222.18, furniture 625.00, bank drafts 29 071.16, checks 327.14, government notes 4 985.00, gold coin 2 410 00, silver and pennies 189.09, total 34 266.82. Liabilities list capital stock 6 000.00, surplus 1 000.00, undivided profits 483.60, deposits 27 783.22. Statement sworn by W H Campbell and Sarah Campbell before Lorenzo Jones on May 13, 1902. Unionville market prices dated May 14 1902 list poultry and farm produce with weekly changes by S H Jackson Co. Prices for spring chickens roosters geese ducks hens turkeys.
The documents present balance sheets for Farmers Bank of Unionville and other Missouri banks, listing resources such as loans, overdrafts, bonds, reserves, and deposits. Officials attest accuracy, with officers and notaries sworn to the figures, dated May 1902.
The department showcases new ideas in hats with nearly 250 trimmed hats for selection. Customers are invited to inspect hats and provided services. Also new lines of ladies ties belts parasols umbrellas shirt waists ribbons arrive at the store. Money refunded if purchases are unsatisfactory.
Classified fragment lists rewards for two yearling heifers missing ears marked swallow fork, liberal reward offered. Also notes Cedar fence posts, copyright books, and a Called Meeting of the County Sunday School Executive Committee in Unionville Missouri on May 17 at 2 pm to plan township conventions, with a long roster of officers and presidents.
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