Skip to main content
The largest online newspaper archive

The Macon Republican from Macon, Missouri • Page 4

Location:
Macon, Missouri
Issue Date:
Page:
4
Extracted Article Text (OCR)

MACON, MISSOURI, TUESDAY, JULY 21, 1925 C02SLER SAYS WOl'Ill ARE BEST 05IOB of the City Jim Reed of Anabel was a business FORMES MACON LADY visitor in town yesterday. PASSES AWAY IN DENVER Word was received Sunday by Mr. Reverend Hugo Grimm la still quite T. E. Wardell notifying him of the ill at his home on Crescent Bend.

death of his sister, Mrs. Jennie War- dell Brock in Denver. Mrs. Brock Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Davisnon of was the youngest daughter of the FOR FUNERALS More Appreciative of Good Work Heels Always' Wearing Out. Atlanta, were Sunday visitors in late Thomas Wardell who for many town. years was owner of the Bevier mines. Tie Hose wi3 (rest lie east with the walk and steps the cester of the bsHsg. Mr.

Harry Hall and Master Billy, vUited relatives at La Plata last week. Mr. and Mrs. R. L.

Thompson drove to Shelbina Sunday and visited with friends. She lived in Macon until after her Mrs. Stanley Jones of Kirksville in marriage, when with her husband "Women are more critical than men. They are harder to please, they are more particular about work spending a few days here with Mr. Sydney Brock, she went to Oklahoma done for thme.

But I would much rather do work for women because1 they are more appreciative than men. When you do a good piece of work for a woman, you have made a last-! ing customer of her. Men are lessi appreciative. They take their work to their friends, regardless of the i quality of the services rendered." This bit of philosophy has been; arrived at by a shoemaker in this! city, says the Kirksville Express. He I Mrs.

X. M. Moody was in Moberly Friday on business. Mr. and Mm.

S. Layton of Kirksville, visited here Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mm. J.

W. Patterson of Chfllicothe visited here Saturday and Sunday. i Mr. and Mr. R.

M. Grave of Middle Fork townfhip, were business visitors here Saturday. Mr. and Mm. Arthur Wollbrecht and little son, of Darryi 111..

Pcnt Saturday in Macon. Rev. and Mrs. Walt Hryant and Mr. B.

F. Barnes were La Plata visitors Saturday morning. Dr. and Mr. Fred Still have returned from a two weeks' vacation trip spent in St Ixuiis.

Master Billy Xeel went to Quincy for week end visit with hit tunt, Mrs. James Beatty and family. Mis Elizabeth Weirich spent the week end in Columbia as a guest of Miss Norma Tolson. The Reverend Perry of Chillicothe, occupied the pulpit at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning. Ml Nora Corrigan returned Sun-day night from Chicago where she spent two wwk with relatives.

Mr. J. H. Scrutchfield of Kansas City, is here as a truest of her daughter, Mrs. Will Brown and family.

Miss Martha Jaeger of Moberly and Miss Frances Dorman of Kirk ville were week end guests of Mrs. Oscar Xeel. City, where Mr. Brock was engaged in the Dry Goods Business. From there they moved to Denver.

The past winter Mr. and Mrs. Brock spent in Florida. Soon after their return to Denver, Mrs. Brock was taken ill with a serious heart trouble and was ill for nine weeks.

Mrs. Brock's daughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. John Frederick-son of Oklahoma City, and little son were with her at the time of her death. Her son, Sidney Brock Jr.

sailed for Europe June 20th, having graduated at the University of Colorado in the spring. She also leaves surviving her two sisters, Mrs. Harry Rubey of Hollywood, Calif, Mrs. Harry Wilkinson of Chicago, and her brother, Mr. T.

E. Wardell. Mrs. Brock has many friends Tn Macon who will deeply mourn her death. Mr.

and Mrs. T. E. Wardell left Sunday night for Denver to attend the funeral. The body will be placed in a receiving vault awaiting the return of the ton from Europe when a permanent burial place will be Two drirewayj frca the treat leaiisg to both side ea-trasces with 12 foot Porte Cocheres.

The frost estrasce leads to the.ssirooD, the width of the bcOdisg. From the ssroca are two Urge doors asd two French widows leading into die main haOdisg. The north door will leal into the Reception room, size 23 feet by 9 feet. From this room yon enter the Office, size 11 feet by 13 feet Next are the slumber rooms, sizes 13 feet by 9 feet and 10 feet by 11 feet respectively. The south front entrance leads to our Service Parlor which has a seating capacity of 275.

Opening from the Service Parlor to the north will be a room, size 12 feet by 20 feet to be ssed exchavery by the family, afordisg them a privacy greatly appreciated. The entire first floor wiB be comfortably fireshd Eke the modem heme of today. The grossds, the Hose ad the For-cishisgs will be attractive ad create a cheerful abmspbere. We want everyone to know there will be so charge for the use of this Home. We are not this Heme for perscsl gain, but to show our appreciation to the people of Macon ad territory who bve been loyal to us, whose loyalty we trest we have merited.

Watch for further explanations. Albert Skinner Will Plea.e You and Mrs. F. A. Ellis.

Miss Maxo Woolf, of Monroe City, is the pleasant guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hall. Mr. and Mrs.

George McDowell have returned from a week'a motor trip to Jefferson City and Columbia. Rev. and Mrs. H. Grimm went to Shelbyville, where the regular preaching services were held Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Schultt and Mr.

and Mrs. Roy Channel and small daughter, motored to Jefferson City and Columbia Sunday. E. C. McKissiek, W.

X. Bartlett, Wm. Riley and Wm. Harsel, of St. Joseph, were here Saturday in the interest of the Farm Loan.

Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Saunders and daughter, Miss Catherine, left Saturday maht for their home in Gales-burg, after a brief visit with Mr.

and Mrs. Lenus Muff. Mr. and Mrs. H.

G. Edwards of Bevier were in town yesterday morning er. route to the Arlington Lakes where they have rented a cottage and will t.pend two weeks. B. F.

Barnes visited with his aged mother at Higginsville from Friday morning until Monday afternoon and is a quiet fellow. He is interested in more than his work. He is interested in the people for whom he does work. For several years he has conducted his shop not far from the square here. For these years and for more years spent in other cities he has watched those who come to him and has built his theories.

"In this city and In other cities, both large and small, the shoemaker works for the well-to-do, and even the rich, as well as for the poorer classes. Rich folk, and particularly rich men, will call to have one pair of shoes repaired once, twice and even three times," he continued. "Poorer folks will do the same. I've never made up my mind as to whether it is economy or comfort on the part of those who could easily afford a new Mr. and Mr.

Herbert English of Altoona, who have been her? H. J. Lytle and F. C. Stecoach of' yiMng were transacting bus! returned to their home.

Mi Alpha Mayfield, teacher of voice in Cedar Fall, arrived home the first of the week to stay the remainder of the hot months. Mr. H. F. Hunckler and Mrs.

fieri ness here Friday and Saturday. Mr. and Mr. E. Swinney and Mr.

and Mrs. T. M. Barter of Moberly, were visitors here Sunday evening. J.

P. Hortenstine, of Rrookfield, and Superintendent of School of pair of shoes. Perhaps it is a bit of I both. I'm sure that comfort is a big, PROMINENT MACON COUNTIAN DIES LA PLATA, July 21 Funeral services were held at the Community Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock for J. J.

Robuck of this city who passed away Tuesday at his home. Mr. Robuck had been seriously ill for several months. J. J.

Robuck. son of W. J. Robuck Linn County, was a visitor here Sun- Null, who were called to Fort Scott day. recently by the illness of their mother, have leturned home.

factor, though. Those In less fortunate circumstances, I guess, bring in their shoes for repair, because it costs less than to buy new ones. The rich man doesn't like new shoes because they hurt his feet, so he brings ami Mr. Frank Dowell Mr. who trip trip motor Mrs.

Si I'atterson who has been transacted business at Keytesviiie have been enjoying through South Missouri have return- enjoying a pleasant visit in Chicago while en route in his old ones. The poor man can afford new shoes, so he brings in his and Mary Robwk, was born in Macon county, Missouri, on April 17, 1853, i and died on July 14, 1925, age 72 old ones. ed home. Wltn ner son' 0011 Patterson and fam- i ily, returned home Sunday night. Mr.

and Mr. A. 0. Williams left last week for St. Louis, and expect Mrs.

Pensa Kasey, Mis Emma Ka-to take in several other interesting: sey and James Kasey of Kaseyville, Mrs. J. D. Cox and Miss Marian McClean, of Cameron, who have been visiting relatives at Jacksonville, years, two months and 27 days. He was married September 4, 1S7.I "I've noticed, this, too; those in better circumstances tend to stick to one brand of shoe.

They seem toi union were here for a few hours Saturday to Farmer and to this were guest of Mrs. John Scovern Important Shoe News on their return trip home and were were born five children, four of whom accompanied by Mrs. George Goe- tr living, one having died In infancy. have found something they like and i i i 1 l. 7 i nave oecome Kuuniieu iuu no iw be! of Jacksonville.

points during their vacation. Squire J. C. Patterson, of Elmer, oldest justice of peace in the county, was in town Saturday and paid this office a much appreciated call. and Mr.

May S. Hunt Friday. Ed W. Culley of Melbourne, Australia, is spending several weeks of the summed here with his brother Ralph Culley, who is taking treat- He united wun me th ft ot at the "venteen. He late cogt fi the united with the South Methodist and TZ union of the M.

E. chu.h h'her Pd fclian uuen tile cibkc pwi immii. Miss Norma Crutchfield has accepted a position in the office of Attorney George X. Davis through the months of July and August. She will resume her studies in the Commercial Department of the M.

H. S. in September for the coming year. Fhoebe J. Adams and daugn- ment here.

Mrs. with the. Presbyterian, transferred hi membership to the Community Presbyterian church where his interest "What particular repair work are you most often called upon to do?" tr. Winifred Dallas. Mrs.

Ava Jar- he was asked. he and membership remained until all "Heels," he replied, "Heels, by died. it .1 ret and the three Dry sisters all of R. Jones, the accommodating Kirksville motored to Macon Friday postmaster at New Cambria, was a and spent a few hours visiting at the business visitor in Macon Monday Sanatorium. While in town Mr.

Ad- am while here made the Republican am made this office a pleasant call. a pleasant visit. Surviving him are his wife, Ami women nee.s more w.n Mr. and Mrs. Charles F.

Zopf andlcy Robuck, one daughter, Mrs. Mamie anyxmng rv .1 I. Plata three sons, daughters. Misses Helen and Pearl of iw Mo. Everett styles, primarily.

The high heels rt Plata, five are small at the bottom and wear off Elmer E. Parker is taking a four Marengo, arrive today to be weeks' vacation from the Parker of Rev' aml i.vii.i.,- n. reat irrand- quickly. Through the school year, Thnmmnn Crrv. evnprts to i Unmm.

1 ne guesi rr luimci bers of Rev. Grimm in 4owa. mey spend most of the time at home. Suit Case child, two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Hutch-, the children are rough on shoes, bu inson and Mrs.

Sarah Wares of La taken as a whole, the bigger part of Plata, one brother, George of Mober- repair work Is on women shoes, Mrs. Mollie Mc This is not only because of the hlirh will remain for several days. A. R. Moore, pastor of the L.

D. S. church, S. J. Joyce, Ed Moss and Joe i-v.

and heels, however. Women are more while IHnrnn. pumcuiur, i nuiu a a half brother, Edward of Charles went to Bevier Sunday after i i Special thev attended the priest- besides a host of friends, ago. jien win wear snoes ion uuer repair is Indicated. Women will not.

They are more insistent that their shoes look well. I don't mean tlmt all men and all women are this way. Mr. and Mrs. J.

W. Martin and family of Fairbury are making a pleasant stay with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Daugherty at the cabin south of town. Mrs.

E. Sissons, of Callao, and Miss Susie Lee Clark, of Rrookfield, teachers In the public schools of their respective towns, were here Sunday en route to Kirksville. hood meeting at the Bevier L. D. S.

The services were conducted by th? church. Comer Wells, district pre- Rev. Wylie F. Steen, pastor of tho ident was in charge. Community Presbyterian church with Most everyone in this Comunity knowd that we carry bne of the best lines of Shoes in this part of the State.

We do not carry "trash" but we seek manufacturers who make shoes that have both style and service. Well we have) about 500 pairs of Shoes carried over from last season that we want to dispose of. These shoes will loose us money but we are game and will take our loss. Here they are: 20 pair of Ladies' San lasts, only per pair 954 60 pair ot Ladies' Low Shoes, formerly priced up to $5.00, sale price per pair $1.95 25 pair of Ladies' Grey Suede Oxfords, boKfti low and military original price $8.50, sale price per pair $3.45 AAA to Widths 27 pairs of Ladies' low ad military heels suede, different widths, original prices $6.75 and $7.50, sale price per pair $3.45 24 pairs grey Kid strap Pumps Spanish heels, original price $10.00, sale price per pair $3.95 33 pairs of black and brown Suede cross strap Pumps original price $6.85 and $7.50, sale price per pair. $4.95 33 pojrs of Satin and Patent Pumps (high heels), original price $7.50 sale price $1.95 20 Reducton on all Men's Low' Shoes above $5.00.

One lot of Children's Low Shoes, sizes 5 to 12 1-2 per pair 98 We haven't all sizes 35 pairs of Children's Low Shoes, formerly $2.00 and $2.50 shoes, sale price per pair $1.50 YOURS FOR CASH Sharp Mercantile Company o2S3 $1 burial in the La Plata cemetery. I'm speaking In general terms, you Miss Elsie A. Styman, were Macon visitors Friday and Saturday and were returning home after a pleasant Each F. A. MILES DIES CITY, 0.e.,-Fountainl brin for Andrew Miles resident of Oregon Pa'r h.eek City for 22 years, died at 7:20 o'clock 0 1 is Mr.

VnUv nrmmmin. triD tO NeW 1 OHt. miss in ied by Misses Matilda Bishop, Lena manager of the Publicity Depart July 3 at the Oregon City hospital i T. of But generally I Gertrude Hodges, all of Detroit, ment or the I'lKes i eaa ami what is asked us. ftt nnonmnnia Mr Milp who waft Ocean Highway associbuuh or another.

i i.i.n,i it can be done on way 24 Indies long, inches deep, 13 inches wide, water proof, black and tan. fiber steel bound edges with ptrong handles and locks. Just the thing for your trip. Heels for women are wooden The shoemaker must be a carpenter. very pleasant young lady.

Collctt went to Littleton, and Power Company and the Wil-liametet Valley Southern Railway Inl.m.. in oam snoes rip ami m. x. oo w.i must be a tailor. And I suppose been out of the hospital only a short.

'ke to that he h' in maker Is a missionary and savei visited here rriday being en route home after a most pleasant visit to the Pacific Coast. Miss Rachel Trucx who has been a guest of Mrs. D. B. Moore and Mis Nannette for several days, leaves this week going to Mexico.

Miss Rachel a daughter of the Rev. H. E. Truex who some years ago was pastor u. the First Baptist church, and wnile visiting here, she renewed many pleasant acquaintances.

111., leaving Saturday night on Xo. 66 called by the death of Mrs. Collett's siter, Mrs. Xettie Bobey, which occurred Saturday morning. Mrs.

Col-lett has been in attendance of her sister for over a week. nine wnen ne uecume in uu ounuu xnu he added, and smiled, as he Better Goods For Less Money Peoples' Store ami was taken there monaay. v. i handed back a shoe he had been re Miles was born in Macon county, "nue" Missouri. Sentember 23.

1851. and and came west 50 years ago was Vine St. Macon Mo, AT DINNER married a year later at Scapoose, Amirnn A A. Mrs. Hubert Walker is entertaining nu- svi, ami two the members of the T.

E. L. class Dr. W. D.

Warmoth returned Sunday afternoon from Fort Snelling. where he has been the past two weeks doing military work. Dr. Warmoth Is a Lieutenant in the Veterinary Reserve Corps. He will remain at home until ordered out for further similar training.

sons, Rodney Miles of Seattle and 'of the Baptist Sunday school, this mil. PwinH evening with a dinner given at her ti, w. rural home north of town. The mem-, with the Williamette Valley South- bers of the class and their husbands jj.jj.jg NEWS YOU WANT, READ THE MACON REPUBLICAN ern since establishment In 1911. He nave pee- O.

Postmaster and Mrs. H. D. McHol- was a member of the I. 0.

I 1 nn u- an land, of Chillicothe. and their daugh lodge io. iiav vrvgun wnjr. iic mu served as deputy sheriff of Clackmas county several years ago. Funeral services were held at the R.

L. ICE CREAM SOCIAL THE Zion Lutheran Church Will hold an Ice Cream Social on. the Church Lawn on Thuroday Evening, July 23 Everybody Cordially Invited to Attend Holman and Son chapel here Monday ter, Mrs. Charles M. Cooper, t-f Till-! sa.

were in Macon a short time Sunday horning, beln en routa to Shelbina to spend tfte day with rela-! tives. Mr. McHolland was formerly editor of the Chillicothe Tribune and is one of the city's most prominent citizens. afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Pinal rites In Macon or Out were held at the Portland cremator ium.

The above article from an Oregon newspaper brings sad news to Macon county, says the Atlanta Express. Mr, Miles was a brother of J. D. Miles of Atlanta. W.

N. Miles of Jackson Those who live in the outlying districts need not feel that they are out of readh of the really superior mortuary service that we render here in Macon. ville, and A. B. Miles of Port Arthur COMING ON THE MACON, MO.

CHAUTAUQUA Texas, and Mrs. J. M. Elsea of At lanta; the three brothers and sister its- WMSKK, II being the lone survivors of the fam We, and our service, are at all times Immediately available anywhere. lly now.

F. A. Miles Is remembered by many Macon county pople, having visited his brother here many times since leaving for his home in the west SPEEDERS ARRESTED There were four speeders before the police court Monday. All pleaded guilty and each paid a me amount Ing to $18.10, a pretty dear lesson. Marshal Nichols says he Intends to proceed vigorously against this class of law violators, without regard to who they are.

The practice of running cars at a high rate of speed, day and night, has become a menace to the public, and it frill have to be stopped. More than that. If violations are repeated steps will be taken to prevent the speeders from running cars any more on the, ground that they are a public nuisance and danger. POSITION IN K.C 'i-iiaes Eva and Mayme Welch left Sunday for Kansas City. Miss Eva has accepted a stenographic position (here and her sister, Miss Mayme, will visit for a abort WEDNESDAY CLUB 4 WITH MISS SHELTON Miss Anna Shelton is entertaining her bridge dub this afternoon at her VANDIVER FUNERAL HOME it home on North Rnbey street.

BOXN. A SON QTD AMPF A great new comedy with a 0 1 IVrUN VJEj brand new plot women in DEDFELLOWS" S3SS52? Me. and Uri. Glenn W. Scott, of Waco.

Texas, are announcing the birth of a son, bora Wednesday, July is. Mr- teflti was formerly i-M til j.7- j3it asett, ti cn.

Get access to Newspapers.com

  • The largest online newspaper archive
  • 300+ newspapers from the 1700's - 2000's
  • Millions of additional pages added every month

About The Macon Republican Archive

Pages Available:
21,034
Years Available:
1871-1929