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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1925
Page
1
Putnam County Circuit Court opens Monday with 44 cases planned including 14 criminal matters and 80 civil suits. The docket lists divorces, notes, and several tax actions with jurors and alternates drawn to try the term’s cases.
Messrs. Chas Ruth and C A Steele to open a grocery stock in the Dave Bramhall Building at the square's southwest corner. Ruth runs the Commercial Hotel on West Main Street. Steele has long been in groceries. The Lane family plans to relocate Lanes Grocery to the north square building, vacated by Carroll & Pate, with basement works underway and a three-week move timeline.
A Livonia hotel and restaurant operated by Elmer Zugg was burned to the ground late last Thursday night. The building owner was C Anes with no payment on the property. The fire consumed the oreo and fixtures and caused extensive damage to the site.
Mr Tate’s car caught fire while descending a hill south of South Blackbire Creek on Tuesday morning. He attempted to extinguish it but the vehicle burned almost completely, leaving him with limited insurance due to the age of the car.
Readable fragments show livestock market activity with cattle prices up to 14.60, sheep and hogs steady to higher. There is mention of duck season opening and local municipal notices about grading and concrete work for a school building. Prices and market notes are interspersed with civic project updates and weathered by OCR noise.
A stolen Ford was later found burned about two miles away from Rutherford Magee’s home near the John Hart place. The car had been left running near Magee’s property while others fetched watermelons. a passing old Ford without lights was noted. Some suspect a grudge against Wheeler. Wheeler is connected to Seymour Iowa.
Unionville defeated Newtown 8 to 6 in a hard fought third game at Newtown during the track show. Rosp of Centerville caught for Unionville and Daff Pearson of Evonia pitched, with other players helping. Unionville trailed early but rallied to pull ahead and secure the series 2 to 1.
Church announces Sunday school in the morning and a preaching service at 11 o clock. Evening service is planned with the minister Linda E Brown and P. oe ott ae ee la eo.
Sheriff Burns investigated Monday night burglary at Ora Snyder’s hardware store in Lucerne. Thieves entered by a rear window, stealing two target rifles, ammo, knives, flashlights and silverware. A bloodhound traced a westward trail three miles from Lucerne. no arrests yet. Police noted similar entry attempts at Lee Hawk store and prior Birney Fowler thefts. Lucerne described as a likely crime scene for thieves.
Listings show farm sales and closings near Martinstown Worthington and St John with dates in October. Vendors include Tom Young F M Alley Ed Thompson Lom Wilkerson and area Bee listings mention sheep and livestock auctions.
Information from Hor Duisdsen of War Buren indicates Walter Buckallew received a five year sentence in Anamosa State Center for stealing a harness. A sheriff from Iowa escorted Buckallew back after a request from Shen Davidson to apprehend him. Buckallew is now serving time.
The forecast from the Weather Bureau predicts showers and a sharp drop in temperatures. Much colder air moves in tonight, with likely fair skies by Thursday morning.
In Unionville on Saturday September 26 at her home in the north part of town Mrs Delia Beck married Mr Francis M Cowell both of Unionville. Elder E J McKinlereas officiated and pronounced them husband and wife in a simple home ceremony.
A letter from Columbia by Morgan reflects on university culture and religion. The writer defends Missouri colleges against claims of atheism and highlights Brooks urging students to join churches, the civic virtue of Col umbia, and the positive moral atmosphere among Missouri’s young scholars.
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