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Tri-County News from Sullivan, Missouri • 8

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Sullivan, Missouri
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Mrs. W. D. Manion Josephine Manion, nee Thurmond, was born near Sullivan, Feb. 12, 1863, and departed this life at 3814 W.

Pine Blvd. St. Louis, Oct. 22, 1929, at at the age of 66 years 8 months 10 days. She was married to W.

D. Manion in 1881. To this union 11 children were born, 5 having preceded her to the great beyond. She leaves to mourn her loss 6 children, namely, William of Shirley, Elmer of St. Louis; Mrs.

Agania Vieten of Leslie, Mrs. Lucille Mahaffy of Chicago, Mrs. Della Rauch of E. St. Louis, and Mrs.

Carrie Tabor of St. Louis. Also six brothers and two sisters. She was a loving wife and mother. She proved the truth of the is more blessed to give than to receive." She was a member of the Sullivan Eastern Star Chapter about thirty years and was chaplin about seven years.

She accepted Christ as her Savior about 35 years ago and united with the Baptist church and has lived a faithful member ever since. While living in St. Louis, she was a member of Tower Grove Baptist Church. She thought a great deal of Brother Lowery, pastor of the Tower GroveChurch, and it was her request that he conduct her funeral service. Card of Thanks.

To our relatives, neighbors and friends, who so kindly assisted us in the sickness and death of our beloved wife and mother, Mrs. W. D. Manion, we wish to express our heartfelt thanks. We also wish to thank Brother Lowery for his consoling words and beautiful message, and those who donated cars and beautiful floral offerings.

The Family, John L. Bagby John Lilburn Bagby, head of the company of Bagby and Sons New Haven Nurseries, was stricken with paralysis Saturday evening while walking home with his brother, Robert J. Bagby, and died at midnight, October 26, 1929. He is survived by his wife and sons, Carrol, Ray and Dr. Harold Bagby.

Mr. Bagby was a son of Julian Bagby, founder of Bagbv and Sons New Haven Nurseries. After his father's death he bought the interest of his brother, Robert J. Bagby, and continued the business with his own sons as partners. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at his late residence and burial was made in New Haven Cemetery.

More Studies, Less Athletics, Taft Says Washington, October Justice Taft expressed the opinion today that the educational institutions throughout the country are using too much money in promoting athletics. The former President said he had read with interest the report of the Carnegie Foundation for the advancement of teaching, and he was firmly convinced that (universities and colleges are devoting money for the advancement of athletics which could more profitably be applied to education. "The subject is one to which I have given much attention," he said. "I believe that a great deal of time and money is being wasted on college athletics. I would not criticise our youths in college and university who have vigorous bodies as well as minds.

and they should have some stimulus and cutlet for developing bealthy bodies, but our educational instituitions, generally speakios, are giving too much effort and money to athletics and are not making as great effort as I would like to see to develop the standard of 'Old papers for sale at this office William Maxfield William Maxfield died in the City hospital in St. Louis Oct. 23. 1929, at the age of 62 years 7 months 14 days. His death followed a second surgical operation on his throat after about six weeks illness.

Mr. Maxfield was born in England but came to this when twenty years old. On Dec. 25, 1890, he married Miss Katherine Summers in East St. Louis.

To this union five children were born, all of whom survive- William, Salem. Arthur and Ethel, St. Louis; Raymond, Salem, and Kenneth, Sullivan. The family came to Sullivan in 1911 but Mr. Maxfield had employment in St.

Louis the most of the time. He was an active member of the Sullivan Methodist Church and was superintendent of the Sunday School for several years. He was Post Master of the Masonic Lodge at Sullivan and was an honorary member of Shaveh Lodge in St. Louis. He was very zealous and constant in the work of these lodges.

The body was brought to Sullivan and the funeral was held at the Methodist church Saturday morning. Burial was made in the Odd Fellow cemetery with Masonic ceremonies. Mr. Maxfield was a man of ability and fine quality and will be greatly missed in this community. Card of Thanks We wish to extend our sincere thanks to all who assisted by acts of kindness and sympathy at the time of our sad bereavement in the death of husband and father, William Maxfield.

Wife and Children. Youth Robs Bank and is Caught in One Hour A lone youth, about 22 years old. robbed the bank at Mansfield. Monday afternoon and got $4,292. He tried to get away in an automobile but in about one hour was arrested and was taken back to Mansfield.

Court was in session at the county seat, Hartville, (Wright County) and the next morning he plead guilty to the charge of bank robbery before Judge Skinker and was given a sentence of 25 years in the penitentiary. He gave his name as Walter Thompson of Tecumseh, Neb. Hinch Happenings Mr. and Mrs. Ben F.

Harman of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, spent Friday night with the latter's brother, R. L. Summers, and family. On Saturday Mr. and Mrs.

Harman and Mr. and Mrs. Summers motored to Sullivan to visit relatives. Assessor George E. Summers and wife of Scotia called at Hinch.

He was driving a new Ford. Harlin Brown and family of near Sullivan visited Sunday at the home of John Wymer. Rep. W. W.

Bamber and wife of St. Louis, Miss Margaret Jones and Mrs. Mae Lea motored to Potosi Wednesdav. The Rev. Earl Clayton has been assigned to the Leasburg circuit of Methodist Churches.

He preached at Harper's Chapel last Sunday morning and at Gibbs at night. He was accompanied by his wife and baby and Prof. Curnutt. Miss Pauline Scott spent the weekend with Miss Virginia Eye on Brazil. They attended a pie supper atUndine Saturday night.

The Hinch High School ketball Teams went to Steelville Friday night and played the Valley Side teams. Hinch won Over the V. S. boys--score 27 to 14, but our girls lost to the V. S.

girls. The Misses Margaret Jones and Tillie Beckett attended the dance in Bourbon Saturday night. All the news in The News. -OFFICIAL DIRECTORYFranklin Countv. Economical Transportation Millions of Miles Constant Testing to maintain the outstanding.

quality and dependability of The Chevrolet Six In spite of the fact that 2 million Chevrolet Sixes have already been placed in the hands of owners, and have proved their performance and stamina by billions of miles of service over every type of highway the nation affords-the Chevrolet Motor Company continues to take new Chevrolet Sixes from the assembly line at the factory and subject them to pitiless General testing on the roads of the Motors Proving Ground! This passion for proof- -this consistent refusal to accept any CHEVROLET this St. at tests as final -is one of the fundamental reasons for the of Chevrolet cars. For in no other overwhelming popularity is it possible to make the way Chevrolet Six so sound in design and materials- -so dependable in performance -and SO economical to operate! If you are considering the purchase of an automobile, come in and see the new Chevrolet. You will find that it is more than a Six in the price range of the four. In every way it is a finer car than you ever thought possible in the low- field! COACH The 595 The $525 The SEDAN.

Imperial $695 Sedan Delivery 595 The $595 The 400 The Sport $645 The Ton 545 The $675 Chassis Ten 29-395-30 A fifth wheel speedorneter accu- All prices 1. o. b. factory, Flint, Mick. rately measures speed and mileage on all Chevrolet test runs at the Proving Ground.

CAMPBELL CHEVROLET COMPANY Sullivan, Missouri. PRICE RANGE OF THE FOUR A SIX IN THE Eberhart C. H. Buddemeyer, a Civil War Veteran, died in Washington, October 23, 1929, at the age of 96 years 12 days. He was a native of Germany and came to America in 1858 and to Franklin County in 1866.

Here he married in 1868 and his wife died in 1914. He leaves four daughters, four sons, 15 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Eugene B. Vitt died suddenly of apoplexy Sunday night, October 27, at Eldon, where he was attending a joint convention of railroad engineers and firemen. He was a son of the late Alfred A.

Vitt and is survived by his wife, two brothers and three sisters. Mr. and Mrs. Vitt mace their home in St. Louis.

Funeral will be held Friday morning and burial will be made at Union. WASHINGTON COUNT? Cyrus Newton Banta was born in Burlington, Iowa, and died at his home in Berryman, October 19, 1929, after a heart attack he had the evening before while on his way home from Potosi in company with his son Glenn. Mr. Banta was 78 years 10 months 14 days old. He came to Missouri in 1866 and settled in Jefferson county and later lived in Washington and Crawford counties.

He is survived by his wife, nee Larned, and seven children, seven grandchildren, and one brother, John J. Banta of Sullivan. The remains of Edward Reed, who committed suicide in a Kansas City hotel week, were brought to Potosi and interred in the Methodist cemetery Thursday afternoon, October 24. Mrs. Reed is the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Jim Hatridge who live near Cedar Grove. John Regis Coleman died at Racola October 18 of typhoid fever, in his 44th year. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs.

John Coleman of near Cadet. In 1912 he married Gertrude Paul of Old Mines and is survived by his wife Circuit Judge, R. A. Breuer, Hermans State Senator, Richard Ralph. Valley Prk Representative, Wm L.

Steiner Presiding Judge of county court, William Rethmeyer, Beaufort. Judge county court, 1st district, Julius Krueger, Pacific. Judge county court, 2nd district, Jesse F. Ekey Circuit clerk, J. E.

Wieneke. County clerk, Emil J. Kaufmann. Recorder of Deeds, August H. Lindner! Judge Probate court, Edwin Hoemann.

Sheriff, L. H. Gehlert. Treasurer, Fred Kriete Collector, Geo. H.

Meyer. Prosecuting Attorney, Anton A. Tibbe. School A. F.

Borberg Surveyor, John C. Smith, Sullivan. Assessor, P. A. Smith New Haven Coroner, Thos P.

Shaffer, Sullivafi Public Administrator, H. F. Hansen. Note- -Address, Union, when other ad dress is not given. Time For Holding Courts.

Circuit -2nd Monday in March 1st. Mon. in Aug. 3rd. Mon.

in Novmbr County Court -Regular terms, 1st Mon days in February, May, August and November. Special Terms: To settle with collector. 1st Monday in March. As a Board of ization, 1st Monday in April. As Board of Appeais, 4th Monday in April.

As a Board of Equalization, Merchants license, 1st Monday in September. As I Board of Appeals in equalizing Merchants icenses, 4th Monday in September. February, August and November. Probate Mondays in Court In vacation of court, the Judge is in the office on Wednesday and Thursday si each week FRISCO TIME TABLE West Bound No. 3 11.20 a.

m. No. 11 flag 9.47 p. m. No.

7 (Blue Bonnet) fl 3:44 p. m. East Bound No. 6 St. Louis Limited 6:15 a.m.

No. 12 3:44 p. m. Church Directory METHODIST CHURCH Rev. E.

W. Potts, pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Epworth League 6:30 p.

m. Prayer meeting Wdns. 8 p. m. Preaching each Sunday at 11 a.

m. and 7:30 p. m. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH DEATHS FRANKLIN COUNTY Sunday School 9:45 a. Sunday preaching 11 am and 7:30 Christian Endeavor 7 pm.

Ladies Aid, 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. QUIET DIGNITY TATilliams service is marked with a dignity is certain to appeal to those of culture and refinement. Nomatter how elaborate a service is desired, everything moves forward with smoothness and without unnecessary pomp. Long experience and careful study have resulted in understanding and appropriate service in all instances. J.T.

WILLIAMS Funeral Director Superior Ambulance Service" PHONES OFF. 37 RES. 47 SULLIVAN, MO. and nine children; his parents and several brothers and sisters. -Independent.

Gas Forces Woman to Sleep in Chair "Nights I sat up in a chair, I had stomach gas so bad. I took Adlerika and nothing I eat hurts me now. I sleep fine." Mrs. Glenn Butler. Even the FIRST spoonful of Adlerika relieves gas on the stomach and removes astonishing amounts of old waste matter from the system.

Makes you enjoy your meals and sleep better. No matter what you have tried for your stomach and bowels. Adlerika will surprise you. -Mattox Drug Co. The Home Paper First, FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Eld W.A.

Gilbert Pastor Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Preaching second Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p.

m. and Saturday night before. Young people's training course at 7 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH At Odd Fellow Hall Sunday School at 10 a.

m. Preaching, 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m Y. P. U.

6:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Wed.7:00 p.m. Preaching every Sundav. Rev.T.Parmeley.

resident pastor. CHRISTIAN CHURCH Sunday School 10 a. m. Preaching each 1st Sunday and Saturday night before by Charles Moneymaker. EPISCOPAL CHURCH Services twice a month by F.

M. Weddell of University City. CATHOLIC CHURCH Father Jcseph Little resident pastor. Services every Sunday. An Expensive Road The two mile highway building now going on between McKittrick and the north approach of the new Missouri River bridge at Hermann, is one of the costliest road building projects thus far undertaken by the state.

On this short project the state is building bridges over Loutre creek and over an old stream bed of Loutre creek and a viaduct over the M. K. T. tracks at McKittrick. The state must also blast away some 7000 cubic yards of rock through a bluff and must haul 130,000 cubic yards of dirt to make necessary fills to lead the highway over the lowlands.

The News office for sale bills PENTECOSTAL CHURCH David C. Plake. resident pastor. Services twice each Sunday. Also Wednesday evenings at 7:45.

Sunday School at 10 a. m. Administratrix's Notice Notice is hereby giyen that letters of administration upon the estate of GEORGE PETERSON deceased were granted to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Franklin County, Missouri, dated Oct. 25, 1929. All persons having claims against said estate are required to exhibit same to said administrator for allowance within six months after granting of said letters, or they maybe precluded from any benefit of such estate, and if such claims be not hibited within one year from date of granting said letters, they shall be forever barred.

CLARA B. PETERSON Administratrix. Attest: Edwin Hoemann, Judge of Probate..

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