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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1901
Page
1
An old advertisement touts Perrins Medicine Cos remedies claiming to enrich blood, alleviate nervousness, and treat fatigue and summer ailments. It promotes a book titled Summer Catarrh and presents testimonials about improved vitality and sleep after use, urging readers to obtain the product for home use.
The document lists property owners for proposed sidewalks or repairs along a street with names and locations. It describes city officials, committee appointments, and a detailed memorial program including a morning assembly, parade order, grave decoration, and an evening program with speeches and music led by notable local figures and groups.
Notice to Contractors from Graysville Missouri dated April 30 1901 announces a meeting of the School Board District No 5 to receive seal bids and let a contract for building a schoolhouse at the Haynes schoolhouse on a Saturday at 2 o clock pm. The board may reject any or all bids. For specifications contact Jules Casapy 4016 Graysville MO.
The Decoration Day committee appointed by Post Commander Bennett met March 18 1901 and organized by electing A J Bennett as permanent chairman and J B Harper as secretary. The article lists the committee members.
A 1901 May 7 secretary note records a committee resolution requesting all business houses to close during the day’s exercises. The document reflects formal civic procedure and a directive for observed procedures.
Mrs Ellen G Spaulding sues the city of Edina for 4500 alleging injuries from a broken sidewalk. Supreme Court ruling on abutting property liability shifts enforcement to cities. Dispatch notes a ruling against Mexico Missouri for 2500 in a similar case and comments on Morat Unionville's defective sidewalks.
The Iowa and St. Louis Railway of Kansas City is chartered with $50,000 capital to build a five mile line from Novinger in Adair county to Shibleys Point. Incorporators are H. H. Kendrick W. J. Stonebruner J. D. Wright J. B. Delaney and H. F. Redding, all of Kansas City.
Three years after the last Unionville holiday gathering the business community urges a large Independence Day event. A meeting is set at Bonfoey’s office tonight at 7 45 with citizens and merchants invited to discuss a prideful countywide celebration.
Unionville businessman B H Bonfoey is a candidate for one of Missouri’s World’s Fair Commissioners. He boasts broad endorsements across parties and industries in North Missouri and is praised for energy, public spirit, and practical leadership in Unionville.
The local L L of H lodge in this city, formed only months ago with about twenty members, has assigned its debts. J P Rieger, bonded, now manages the affairs for the Kirkeville grand lodge, which aims to restore business and pay claimant dues.
A local notice states a patriotic address by Rev. G. W. Terrill on Thursday at o'clock May 80th. Schoolchildren will form a line to place flowers on soldiers’ graves. Attendees invited by A. RB. Community Druggist.
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