This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Meason/ Mckinney Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YKB.2ACE/137.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Debbie, I am glad i found another connection. What info are you looking for? I have hit a brick wall with my ggrandfather Charles P. Mckinney who was married to Olivia Meason. They were married in Monroe co Mo. in 1883. I don't know when either one of them died. Olivia was still alive in the 1920 census, franklin co mo.she was 75yrs at that time. Marie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YKB.2ACE/137.2.1 Message Board Post: Olivia Meason is my first cousin three times removed. Benjamin Meason, her grandfather, is my 3ggfather. I would like to exchange information. Any help would be appreciated. Debbie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Meason/Mason Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YKB.2ACE/137.2 Message Board Post: Olivia Meason-Mason is my ggrandmother. I do have some info Marie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Alexander Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/YKB.2ACE/218 Message Board Post: My gg grandfather made the journey from Bracken Cty., Ky. to Monroe Cty., Mo. between 1820 and 1840. Does anyone know the most likely route that he would have taken? Thanks.

I found the 1820 Ashe Co. census at: http://www.1s.net/~newriver/nrv.htm I found John Swindle, Jr. listed there, with the following in his household. John Swindle; head of Household 26-45 yrs.(he is 36 yrs) 2 little boys (0-9) 3 daughters ( 2 are 0-9 and 1 is 10-16) 1 wife (16-26) 1 older woman, perhaps a mother in law? ( over 45 yrs) John Swindle, Jr. is the son of John Swindle and Hannah WEAVER. John and Hannah settled in Boone Co., KY and died there. I descend from NANCY WEAVER SWINDLE b. 4/29/1815 Ashe Co., NC I believe that Nancy is one of the 2 little girls listed above that is from 0-9 years old in the 1820 census at Ashe Co., NC. Nancy Weaver Swindle is the grandaughter of John and Hannah Weaver Swindle, originally of Culpeper Co., VA. Nancy Weaver Swindle married Dr. Jeremiah Brower b. 1801 NY on 11/12/1837 in Shelby Co., MO which is near to the home of her Uncle Joseph Swindle who settled in Monroe Co. MO about 1825. I am hoping to hear from anyone with comments/corrections. Lillian Kathleen Martin

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/YKB.2ACE/217 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on the parents, grandparents, brothers and sister of Doris Mitchell born 1886 in Moberly, Mo. Her brothers were Stanley and Randall. Her sister was Bonnie. Her parents were Charles G. Mitchell and Elizabeth Bell. Elizabeth born 1849. This is all of the information I have on her.

Greetings listers! I've completed transcribing over 500 articles from one of the Nannie Brown scrapbooks; the local Monroe County newspaper articles posted over the past year have been from the late 1800s - early 1900s. This next set contains articles dated primarily in the 1950s and 1960s, according to their handwritten dates. I'm sure the NBC articles will continue to provide new leads and family connections. Thanks again to Kathleen Wilham for providing this priceless collection of local history; stay tuned for even more articles in 2003! Regards, Lisa Perry

Undated article; original source unknown. Extracted from the newspaper article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison, Missouri. (Unknown) Neighborhood. "(Unknown) story about our somnambulistic (unknown), Miss Eliza Waters, who (resides) one mile southwest of (Levick's) Mill, in this county, has, in (the) vernacular of the street, (knocked) the spots off of anything (unknown) reported. Last Thursday night she arose (from) her sleep, shingled her hair, (donned) a suit of her brother's (clothing), went to the barn, bridled (a) horse and rode bare backed and (bare) footed to Cairo, a distance (of) eight miles. Upon reaching (Cairo), she dismounted, hitched (a) horse and walked straight to (the) depot with the intention of (unknown) train. She walked (unknown) (n(forth) upon the platform (unknown) train arrived, the noise (unknown) (awoke) the young lady. (Unknown) (realized) her predicament (unknown) frightened out of her (unknown) on the run for (unknown) her horse hitched (unknown). When she arrived (unknown) feet were lacerated and (unknown) and she fell exhausted (unknown) floor. As soon as she (unknown) her composure, she (unknown) mother of how her (unknown) the depot was her first (knowledge) of the exploit she had (passed) through and that she (unknown) (no) idea how she got there. (Investigation) showed that the (unknown) was gone and upon going to (unknown) the animal was found (unknown) to the rack where she (left) him. In speaking of the (unknown) later, Miss Waters said (unknown) and her friend, Miss (unknown), of the same neighborhood had been talking a few days (unknown), in an innocent, jocular (unknown) dressing up like boys and (unknown) to seek employment. (Unknown.) while dreaming of (unknown.) the foregoing remark: (unknown.) the genuineness of which is vouched for by the young lady, her mother and many other reputable citizens of the Mills neighborhood. Miss Waters is about eighteen years of age, good looking and the daughter of a respected widow." Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathleen Wilham. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however, quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. Kathleen Wilham 2 Sharon Drive Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562

Undated article by Jack Blanton; original source unknown. Extracted from the newspaper article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison, Missouri. (An) Old Fashioned Thanksgiving. "Dan'l Slater was 71 years old. He was one of Monroe county's pioneer citizens. Everybody knew him. He was known to young and old, as 'Uncle Dan'. His wife was five years his junior in years, but forty years younger in disposition. Uncle Dan'l lived in the past - away back in the 'good old times' that distance often gives such an enchantment. 'The good old times' were his hobby. He rode that hobby morning, noon and night. He often told Aunt Mariah he could never die in peace while surrounded by such new-fangled notions as bed springs, cook stoves, carpets, Jersey cows and other evils her industry had gathered together. 'Law me, how time does fly. Its only two weeks till Thanksgiving,' exclaimed Aunt Mariah, as she laid aside her knitting and leaned back in her chair one night. 'Yes, time is a-flying,' assented Uncle Dan'l as he filled his pipe with low down city-made tobacco. 'How could time help flyin', I'd like to know, when people is a livin' so tarnal fast. Why, dog my cats, Mariah, the months nowadays ain't any longer than the days wuz when I wuz a boy.' 'Ah, no Dan'l, the world is livin' too fast. You're right about that.' 'Right? Course I'm right. I've been right all these years and you've been wrong, 'cause your head has been turned by new fangled notions. Ah, Mariah, ef we could jest get back to them good old days. Ef we could just have one more old-fashioned Thanksgiving!' 'You'd be happier if we could (wouldn't) you Dan'l?' (Unable to read next line.) Mariah, I'd think I wuz in heaven. Law, Mariah, how we used to sally forth early to bag a big turkey for dinner. They wuz better'n these new-fangled fowls you an' Tom Ragsdale brag so much about. An' while mother roasted him before the fire, we'd hustle up the apples an' cider an' lay on the backlogs and then go off to church an' sing an' pray an' be thankful, cause these here cook stoves an' easy-ridin' waggens an' new-fangled foolishness wan't there to distract our minds.' 'Well, Dan'l, I've been a think' that maybe you're right, and so I've planned a good old-fashioned Thanksgiving and we'll have it if you'll agree for one day to help me forget our new-fangled things and live like we did 50 years ago.' 'Agree? Course I will! Why, Mariah, we'll think we're in heaven!' And Uncle Dan'l to show his joy whistled and sang and hugged Aunt Mariah, and frisked about as he did in the good old times when they were first married. He could hardly wait for the day. He counted the days on his fingers like a school boy. And Aunt Mariah smiled knowingly and chuckled softly. At last the day dawned. Uncle Dan'l was up before the sun. Aunt Mariah smiled as he slid out to make the fire. He fumbled and stumbled around the mantle piece in search of something. Then he lost patience. 'Mariah, where in the thunder is the matches!' he exclaimed. 'Matches?' asked Aunt Mariah, sweetly. 'You're fifty years ahead of time, Dan'l. You'll find the flint and tow, down there (in) the (unable to read next few lines.) 'wuz a dangerous nuisance any way. That's a joke on your Uncle Dan'l.' But Aunt Mariah was the only one who enjoyed the joke. A chilly draft swept down the big old fashioned chimney and made Uncle Dan'l shiver until his teeth rattled before he finally struck a light in the good old-fashioned way. But he whistled an old-fashioned tune and kept his temper. 'Ah, that's more like it, old man,' he said to himself. 'But I'll slip out and start the cook stove the new way jest to save a little time for other old-time pleasures. Mariah, where's my socks!' 'Socks?' asked Aunt Mariah sweetly. 'You're joking again Dan'l. These are the good old times and men don't wear socks.' 'That's so by jings,' laughed Uncle Dan'l as he pulled on his boots and started for the kitchen. 'Socks is a nuisance. I've always said so.' Bu deep down in his heart he swore that his bare feet had never touched anything as cold as those boot soles. 'Where you going, Dan'l?' asked Aunt Mariah as he started out. 'Thought I'd better start the cook stove,' he said. 'Cook stove? Why Dan'l, how forgetful you are. We don't have cook stoves on old fashioned occasions like this.' 'Of course, of course,' laughed Uncle Dan'l. 'To be sure we don't. I'll jest light the lamp-'. 'Lamp? Quit your joking Dan'l, and get one of those nice tallow candles like mother used to make.' Ha, ha!' laughed Uncle Dan'l. 'I jest wanted to see if you remembered. Give you Uncle Dan'l a tallow candle every time.' But after Uncle Dan'l had fallen over a couple of chairs that the flickering candle light made invisible to his (unable to read next lines.) Aunt Mariah's candles didn't burn brightly like his mother's used to. 'Now Mariah, I'll get a pail of water from the well, and you can get up and cook breakfast.' 'Well?' asked Aunt Mariah, sweetly. 'Quit your foolishness, Dan'l, and go down to the spring in the pasture and bring me some good spring water like you used to have.' 'You're right, Mariah,' he said. 'Your Uncle Dan'l has been hankering for spring water ever since he read about the water in these new-fangled wells bein' full of microbes and other varmints. But jest wait till I put on my clothes.' A minute later Uncle Dan'l called out, 'Mariah, I'll be cussed ef some rascal hain't stole my clothes an' left his old cast-offs here for me to wear!' 'Why, Dan'l, you must have had a dram, you joke so much. Put on those nice old-fashioned home-spun clothes I've been saving all these years and hurry down to the spring.' 'Home-spuns? Mariah, can it be true! At last I'll feel like myself again!' But somehow Uncle Dan'l couldn't feel comfortable (in his) home-spuns, and Aunt Mariah laughted aloud at his ridiculous appearance as he left the house. It was a goof quarter of a mile to the spring and 'the good old times' took another turn at the wheel before Uncle Dan'l got back. Aunt Mariah made cakes before the fire and fried bacon on the coals and when the old man returned the odor that filled the room sharpened his appetite until he declared he could eat a whole week's rations at one meal. But the sight of Aunt Mariah diked out in her old-time apparel pantalette and all, nearly took Uncle Dan'l's breath, but (he said) nothing. After returning fervent thanks, Uncle Dan'l helped himself to bacon and cakes as he remarked, 'Now, Mariah, jest pass your Uncle Dan'l half a quart of good hot coffee and he'll eat like he did when he was a boy.' 'Land alive!' exclaimed Aunt Mariah. 'Who ever herd of coffee in the good old times!' 'Ho, ho, ho,' laughed Uncle Dan'l, 'I feel so young, I positively must have my jokes, Mariah. Of course we did't have coffee. That's why we all felt better.' But Uncle Dan'l looked longingly at the coffee pot hanging on a nail, and (unknown) a growing misery in his side. (Breakfast) over, Uncle Dan'l, as usual, reached for his pipe. It was already filled and waiting for him. He reached for a match but the empty box suggested that the old-fashioned way was to flip a coal of fire into the pipe with his fingers. 'A coal of fire gives it a good old time flavor,' said Uncle Dan'l to himself, but the coal of fire stuck to his fingers and gave his temper a terrible wrench. He took one whiff at the pipe, then laid it down and looked at Aunt Mariah. 'Its all right Dan'l; she said. 'I knew you was tired of store tobacco and got you some good old-fashioned home-spun from Bill Overfelt's patch near Leesburg.' 'You did, eh? Ah, Mariah, you're a jewell. Bill always did raise good tobacco and this pipeful will take me back to the good old days when me an' Bill learned to smoke and got so sick.' And Uncle Dan'l puffed away and talked of the good old times when he and Bill Overfelt and Squire Ragland were boys together. His stomach was already weak from missing his coffee and the strong, home-spun tobacco made him hot and cold by turns until he (unknown) staggered out to re-enact one of (sad) experiences of the good old-times when (unknown) (and) Overfelt first learned to use the weed. 'Why, Dan'l! What on earth ails you?' asked Aunt Mariah in alarm. 'Nothing, Mariah, nothing. I jest got to thinking of Bill Overfelt and thought I'd play tobacco sick jest for the sake of old times,' said Uncle Dan'l between heaves. It took until church time for him to recover from his good old-fashioned smoke. But he was mighty shaky. 'Its meetin' time, Mariah,' he said, 'I'll go down and hitch up the surrey.' "Come, Dan'l, no more joking. You know you never saw a surrey 50 years ago. Hitch up the old farm wagon and drive around,' said Aunt Mariah. 'Oh, yes, that's so,' replied Uncle Dan'l, rather taken back, 'but I thought maybe you'd rather take it easy like.' Twenty minutes later he drove up to the door, hitched and went in to change his clothes. But Aunt Mariah insisted that they go in their old-fashioned home-spuns. 'Come, Dan'l,' she said 'you know they didn't wear new-fangled store clothes 50 years ago.' Uncle Dan'l racked his brain for some excuse to get out of going, for he knew the neighbors would think they were as crazy as loons if they sailed into church in their outlandish old home-spuns. Aunt Mariah paid no attention to his excuses. He saw her mount the style blocks in all the glory of linsey pantalettes and old-fashioned curies, and in sheer desperation Uncle Dan'l fell to the floor and pretended to have fainted. Aunt Mariah was thoroughly alarmed and worked with him frantically. He showed no signs of recovery until it was late for (rest of article missing)." Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathleen Wilham. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however, quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. Kathleen Wilham 2 Sharon Drive Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562

Undated article; original source unknown. Extracted from the newspaper article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison, Missouri. Proctor-Noel. "At the home of J.H. Noel in Paris, at 3:30 on Wednesday evening, October 26, Dr. T.L. Proctor and Miss Georgie Noel were united in marriage, Eld. L.H. Stine of Quincey officiating. This wedding, which was an elegant and very elaborate one, was followed by a reception and refreshments, after which the bride and groom left for their home in Slater, followed by the good wishes of everybody. Miss Noel is an amiable and accomplished young lady who will be missed from Paris society. Dr. Proctor is a son of Thos. Proctor of Monroe City, and ranks among Slater's most popular and successful physicians." Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathleen Wilham. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however, quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. Kathleen Wilham 2 Sharon Drive Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562

Untitled, undated announcement; original source probably from the Monroe Appeal. Extracted from the newspaper article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison, Missouri. "Hugh McKinney and Miss Eula Berry were married at the home of the bride at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, November 2, Rev. W.B. Craig officiating. Mr. McKinney is one of our popular, hustling young farmers, and his bride is the accomplished daughter of Robert Berry. The Appeal extends congratulations." Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathleen Wilham. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however, quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. Kathleen Wilham 2 Sharon Drive Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562

Undated article; original source unknown. Extracted from the newspaper article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison, Missouri. Klondiker's Boat Heard From. "Elliott Grimes received a letter from Brooks and Gordon, who left Seattle about Aug. 15 with the City of Paris, informing him that they were at Unalaska, 600 miles from St. Michaels and would have to remain there until next season. They stated that they had been in a terrible storm that raged for 52 hours, during which time they thought the City of Paris was lost several times. They finally reached Unalaska in good shape. It will now be impossible for the City of Paris to reach the Yukon until the ice goes out, about the 1st of next July." Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathleen Wilham. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however, quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. Kathleen Wilham 2 Sharon Drive Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562

Undated article; original source unknown. Extracted from the newspaper article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison, Missouri. Hustead-Baskett. "At the Methodist church in Paris at 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26, Robert Hustead and Miss Mary Baskett were married, Rev. Rob.'t White officiating. The church had been decorated with rare good taste, an arch of snowy curtains, vines and palms forming as pretty a background as any artist could conceive. The wedding was an unpretentious one. There were no attendants, save the ushers, Carl Wallace and Roscoe Ellis. The bride and groom drove to their home on east Caldwell street after the wedding, and, by the way, the bride's father and mother began housekeeping in the same house. Miss Baskett is as popular and sensible a young lady as there is in Monroe county. Her husband is a reliable, energetic young man who stands well with all who know him. Good luck to you, Mr. and Mrs. Hustead." Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathleen Wilham. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however, quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. Kathleen Wilham 2 Sharon Drive Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562

Undated announcement; original source unknown. Extracted from the newspaper article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison, Missouri. Coon-Hardwick. "At the home of Hy Hardwick in Paris, on Wednesday evening, October 26, Wm. Coon and Miss Myrtle Hardwick were married, Rev. Willingham of Moberly. The groom is the popular and prosperous City Baker, and his bride is a young lady well fitted to make a loving, helpful wife. We wish them much joy." Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathleen Wilham. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however, quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. Kathleen Wilham 2 Sharon Drive Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562

Untitled, undated article; original source unknown. Extracted from the newspaper article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison, Missouri. Transcriber's Note: I am unable to identify this boy's surname or family and hope that list readers may be able to help. LPP "(Unable to read first few lines.) Saturday at 12 o'clock (and ?) minutes a.m., aged twenty (one) years and five days. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. (unknown) Haynes at the Presbyterian church, Sunday morning at (?) o'clock, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Holliday cemetery, followed by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. Guy was an unusually bright and energetic boy, obtaining a good education in the public schools, applying himself to the study of telegraphy during vacations. He became very proficient in his work, being able to take charge of an office at the early age of seventeen, he being perhaps the youngest operator on the road. He worked at various places in this state until his health began to fail him, when he went to Colorado and then to old Mexico in hopes of being benefited, but that dread disease consumption, had laid hold on him and his hopes were shattered, but he never murmured, fully realizing his condition. Guy was an expert operator, standing in the front ranks of his profession. He was much beloved by his companions for his sunny disposition and affable manners, and was the pride of a fond father, mother and two sisters. Death leaves a shining mark." Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathleen Wilham. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however, quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. Kathleen Wilham 2 Sharon Drive Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562

Undated articles. The original source for first article is unknown; the second article is believed to be from the Madison Times. Extracted from the newspaper article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison, Missouri. (Submitter's note: This celebration was held to celebrate the end of the Spanish-American War. Rear Admiral George Dewey's forces destroyed the Spanish fleet in the Battle of Manila Bay/Cavite in the Philippines. Commodore Schley was the commander of the U.S. Navy's "Flying Squadron" and later the USS Brooklyn, a key unit in defeat of the Spanish fleet in the Battle of Santiago in Cuba. LPP) (Unknown) in Attendance and Everyone was Seemingly Happy. "Madison's celebration of "Dewey Schley Day," Aug. 18th, 1898, has passed and gone, but the parade, the speeches, the dinner, the crowd, and the many happy incidents of the occasion have found lodgement in the minds of the people who were present, and it will live in the memory of all as the biggest, best and happiest celebration ever attempted in Monroe county. The parade attracted much attention and elicited frequent rounds of applause from the multitudes that witnessed it. It was headed by Higbee's celebrate band - one of the best in the State and consisted of two floats, one bearing beautiful little girls, the other winsome young ladies, all costumed in pure white, which (motivated) that part of the crowd which were admirers of youth and (beauty) in its purity. Following the floats came the battleship "Iowa", with its big (guns) booming forth a welcome to (all). Next came the Rough Riders (and) Cuban Insurgents, all under the command of Capt. J.R. Chowning and his aides. The Rough Riders numbered (nearly) an even hundred, and was (made) up principally of young gentlemen of this locality, and of (unknown) the youth and beauty (being) the ladies, were enthusiastic in praise of the gallant and (manly) appearance of each of the Rough Riders. The Cuban Insurgents were a surprise and the cause of much (unknown) merriment. They didn't (look) quite as handsome, gallant (unknown) fortunate as the Rough Riders. No, not quite, but they all (had) a very favorable degree of (unknown) and applause from the (crowd). If there was a man, woman or child on the ground who did not get all they wanted to eat, 'twas their own fault. Our livery stables were taxed to their utmost capacity. Farrell & Garnett fed 178, and Frank Brown, 207 head of horses and mules. J.R. Chowning, Marshal of the day, was said to be the handsomest man on the grounds - Newt Atterbury and Dave Ball were absent when the remark was made. Huse Matthews and Sam Lehman, popular wet-goods dispensers of Moberly, were here taking in the sights, shaking hands with old friends and making new ones. Col. Henry Newman was the general favorite. It was remarked that hades itself would become a popular summer resort if the Colonel was there to drive full care away. Editor Blanton, of the Appeal, and Alexander, of the Mercury, took in the beauties of a big celebration in the afternoon, and no doubt went home well pleased with their visit. Of course Drs. W.A. Hulen and H.L. Lightner could not stay away. They think too much of Madison, and Madison too much of them to let an occasion like this slip without getting together. Joe Atterbury, Dr. Gillaspie, Orville Chowning, Dr. Dunaway, and Karl Pfeffer, Aids to Commander J.R. Chowning of the Rough Riders, were just too cute for anything. So said the ladies. Prof. W.C. Williams, Principal of the Montgomery City Public Schools, who for a number of years filled a like position in Madison spent the day pleasantly (talking) over old times and future (. unable to read rest of line)." (Unable to read title and first few lines of second article.) Col. H.A. Newman, Jar. R.B. Bristow, and Hon. James H. Whitecotton, entertained them with splendid addresses, and each received much praise for the masterly manner in which they handled the live issues now before the people of this country. The crowd has been variously estimated at from 3,500 to 7,000 people, but being more than pleased with the number present, no matter what it was, the Times makes no estimate of it. Suffice it to say that it was the largest, most orderly, best looking and best dressed and most enthusiastic assembly of people, ever gotten together at one time in this part of the moral vineyard. There was no drunkenness, no fights, no accidents or misfortunes to mar the enjoyments of the occasion, and we have yet to hear of a single complaint from any source. Many of the people thought that the Barbecue would exist only on the program, and to guard against going hungry, brought well-filled baskets, but they found the Barbecue a fact, and plenty to eat for all who went up to the tables, and (unknown) abundance left after all had (been) satisfied. (Another) Dewey-Schley celebration (in) Madison has again placed her reputation for genuine (whole-scheduled) hospitality in the front (unknown) of Missouri towns and (consecutively) proves that our citizens (are) wide-awake, enterprising and (up-to-date), and know how to entertain their guests handsomely. (Unable to read next few lines.) Garvis, came over to mingle with friends and draw fresh inspiration and business. L.K. Richardson, the big, brainy and busy shoe man, of Moberly, whose adv. Greets Times readers each week, and who enjoys the confidence and esteem of all of them, was with us. He has more friends in the West End of Monroe county than any man in Moberly, and of course, he was kept busy all day shaking hands and saying 'howdy.' 'Buck' Kelly, the genial editor of the Moberly Monitor, was here shaking hands with everybody. 'Buck' and his Monitor are known all over Grand Old Missouri, but in no particular spot, better than in Monroe county. In the Daily Monitor of last Friday, he gives (a) good write-up of the day, and speaks very kindly of many of our people, and his friends, all of which is duly appreciated by Madison people, and will result in dollars for the Monitor. Chief of Police, Quayle, came in on the noon train, but found everybody so happy and is such a good humor, that he didn't stay long, but hurried back to Moberly to tell his people what a delightful time Madison was having. He is one of the best plice officers in the State, none excepted. He is full of life and energy, kind, courteous and as brave as a lion, and he numbers his friends by the tens of thousands, and many of them live right here in Madison. We were sorry he didn't stay longer." Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathleen Wilham. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however, quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. Kathleen Wilham 2 Sharon Drive Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562

Original article source is unknown. Extracted from the newspaper article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison, Missouri. (Unable to read title.) Nov 21, (1898). "(We) are still here at Santiago. It (is) a much more pleasant place than (Guantanamo), where on all sides (unknown) all looking exactly alike and (the) only sign that any one had ever (been) there was a dozen or so white (buzzards), showing where the marines (are) buried, who were killed the (unknown) landing, and those who had (died) from the different ships when (the) fleet was there. And there was (very) little pleasure in our trip after (leaving) there as we met rough (weather), and with the guns and (anchor) weighing so much, (prevented) her riding the waves. Well, (nearly) every one would break on deck and, as the hatches are (not) tight, much water comes (in). General Wood and the (other) reporters swear they (unknown) go abroad again, and also hope she has made her (unknown) until her homeward bound (unknown) in the spring and then we will (unknown) stay wet and without sleep (for a) few days in order to reach (unknown) work. I have settled down to (unknown) the best of it, and if I get (unknown) (regularly) will not bother (unknown) thing. We can't ask for (unknown) better to eat, and you may (think I) am making up for the last (unknown) (months). Our table is going to (unknown) dinner Thanksgiving (unknown) have turkey, ice cream (unknown). (We) are throwing in a dollar (and) will have the best time (unknown), considering we must stay (unknown). I will see if I can invite a (few) of the soldiers. A great (unknown) of them are from St. Louis, (one with) the name of Durnheim (r something like that) a cousin of (unknown), of Paris, but I hardly (unknown). I could invite only one or (unknown) slighting a half dozen, (unknown) acquainted with in the (unknown.) Some of them (unknown) and they seem (unable to read next few lines.). We have (unknown) dollars per month ration money, and we use no government rations, but get it all ashore, elected one of the men to act as caterer each month. We got a bugler the other day and now we get up in the morning, go to mess and quarters, turn in at nights and do everything else to the bugle calls. I enclose a piece of what is used in making the trousers of our uniforms. I think I will draw enough cloth to make a suit when I am ready to leave here. It will wear a long time. I sold my Kodak for $5 the other day, twice what I gave for it. I got tired of fooling with such a small one, and here, I could not make good pictures on account of difficulty in getting and having the films developed. I will get a 4x5 Kodak when I get to New York. Hope all are well. -- Harry F. Hitner." Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathleen Wilham. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however, quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. Kathleen Wilham 2 Sharon Drive Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562

Untitled, undated article; original source unknown. Extracted from the newspaper article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison, Missouri. "(Unable to read first few lines.) was quite young and united with the New Bethel Congregation of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, at Holliday, Missouri. She was married to Jacob A. Snidow, Sept. 20, 1851, to them were born live daughters and two sons, all of whom together with the husband, survive her. She fell on sleep of death, Thursday morning, Nov. 17, 1898. Aged 62 years and 2 days. Sister Snidow possessed considerable executive ability in the management of the business affairs of life, as they related to her home and family. She was permitted to live to raise all of her children to man and womanhood, and to see them all living honorable lives. She possessed an even temperament and ruled her children with kindness and loving counsel, and being a patient and cheerful mother, she bore the burdens of life, without a murmur. She was devoted to her husband through the many years of affliction that he has been called to pass, against whom the cold blasts of adversity will now blow without the sheltering hand of a loving wife. As a Christian, Sister Snidow was quiet, yet devoted, earnest and persistent. She was an honor to the church, and the cause of Christ. Just a week before her departure, she attended the meetings in progress in the C.P. church, in Madison, and for the last time on earth, in a public service, she prayed a fervent prayer, and in the testimony meeting, she quoted the sweetest verse in the Bible, John 3-15: 'God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.' No eulogy pronounced by man can speak so loud as a life abounding in goodness and righteousness - such a life was Leander Snidow's. A good woman is gone - a faithful companion, a loving mother, a devoted Christian. The entire community has suffered an irreparable loss. Children, take your mother's counsel - God and Religion - and you shall see her face again. Her funeral was preached in the C.P. church, in Holliday, on Friday, Nov. 18th, by Rev. J.H. Morphis, of Madison, to the presence of (unable to read rest of article)." Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathleen Wilham. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however, quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. Kathleen Wilham 2 Sharon Drive Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562

Undated article; original source probably the Monroe Appeal. Extracted from the newspaper article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison, Missouri. (Immense) Crowd Turned Out to Hear Stone. "Those democrats who have been (marching) around Democratic (charters) in St. Louis about (democratic) indifference and Party (unknown) in Monroe county ought to (have) been in Paris Wednesday. (From) early morning until the (unknown)), our loyal and enthusiastic (Democrats) poured into Paris from (every) section of Monroe county. ((Bands) played, flags waved, (horseman) paraded, everybody shouted (and) a wave of enthusiasm broke (out) that will land the democratic (party) at the banner-winning (unknown) next Tuesday. (Washington) precinct sent the first (unknown) to arrive in a body. Eph (Unknown) headed the procession. (He unknown) his shouting (artillery) in the action and for half (unknown) the hills for two miles (unknown) rang with his cheers for (unknown) and Dewey, his favorites for (unknown). (By) 11 o'clock the unterrified (patrons) of South Fork formed a (unknown) south of town. The Paris (Military) Band marched out and escorted (the) procession into town. It was (a grand) sight and received and received an (ovation) that made the windows rattle. (300) horsemen, the bone and (unknown) of one of the grandest (townships in) Missouri, were in line with (unknown) and mottos without (unknown): 'We never Scratch,' 'Free (unknown) and Free Ballots,' 'Bryan (unknown),' and other appropriate (unknown) were prominent. Three (unknown) democrats - Lee Kennedy, (Unknown) Hutchins and John Guthrie - (held) a banner which read, 'We (unknown) our Friends.' (A) splendid float with handsome (Eula) Henderson as the Goddess (Liberty) on a pedestal at the foot (unknown) were Cuba and Porto Rico (represented) by Misses Alice Tanner and (Unknown) Meyers in appropriate (unknown), was a splendid feature of (unknown) Ford procession. The 16 (doctrine) was represented by (Misses) Maud Crigler, Fay Bates, (Unknown) Hanna, May and Alice Dull, (Unknown) Ball, Effie Drake, May (Moseley), (Unknown) Botts, Bessie Vaughn, (Unknown), Maud Sterrett, Eva Dull, Bessie Fairbain, (Unknown) Carter, and (Unknown) Dull, all dressed in white (unable to read next few lines.) And, by the way, the little lady was just as attractive to the crowd as a bunch of the precious, but ungettable metal she represented. Soon after the South Fork procession filed into town the Leesburg band, from away up in the northwest corner of the county, arrived and enlivened the occasion with some of the fine music for which it is famous. At 1 o'clock about two acres of people went tot the depot to meet ex-Gov. Stone. He arrived on time, accompanied by his wife, and no king and queen ever received a more enthusiastic ovation. The Governor shook hands like a county candidate and his wife smiled and bowed to the cheering crowds. They drove to the opera house, where they received another ovation. T.B. Gannaway introduced the ex-governor in a short but very eloquent speech. Stone was completely worn out by hard campaigning but his speech was full of unanswerable arguments for Democratic principles and policies. Notes: The Leesburg Band is good enough. Come down again, boys. Everybody was thankful that they lived in a county that has a South Fork township. The sun don't shine on a finer lot of people. 'Bill Stone is the biggest man in Missouri.' That's what everybody said. By comment concent, Lee Crigler was given credit for the great South Fork pageant. He spent lots of time and lots of money - and that's just like Lee. He believes in going the whole hog or none. The Appeal is proud of the rally. We urged the people to organize and come - and they came. The ladies of the Christian church served dinner and supper and cleared $90. In getting South Fork in shape for the rally Charley Tanner worked hard and spent money freely. He always does." Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathleen Wilham. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however, quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. Kathleen Wilham 2 Sharon Drive Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562

Untitled, undated announcement; original source unknown. Extracted from the newspaper article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison, Missouri. "(While) chopping wood Monday (unknown), Ben Curtright was unfortunate enough to be caught under a (unknown) piece of timber. It knocked (him) down and fell across his (unknown) ankle, breaking and mashing (unknown) the bones protruded through (the spot). The boy's father was (with) him, but could not move the (unknown) from the boy's leg until he (unknown) help. Ben is 18 years old (and the) son of Sam Curtright. He (is) doing as well as could be (expected) under the circumstances." Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathleen Wilham. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however, quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. Kathleen Wilham 2 Sharon Drive Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562