Daily American Republican Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO – Sat., Sept 19,
1912, pg 4:

ROMBAUER ROASTERS.         (community news)

Mrs. Ed Beck, a bride of seven months died at her home west of here Friday
morning, Sept. 13. She had been sick about two weeks. Funeral services were held
Saturday after which the remains were taken to the Hoffman cemetery for burial
We extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy.

Georgie Reading, fifteen years old, died at his father’s home here Saturday
afternoon, Sept. 14, from effects of a wound received while attempting to take a
loaded gun from the buggy in which he and Roy Clevlen had gone to Swan Lake
hunting and fishing. The gun being obstructed in some way was discharged, the
load entering the boy’s left side. Realizing the seriousness of the accident
Clevlen lifted the boy into the carriage and hastily drove to a nearby farmhouse
and telephoned to Poplar Bluff for a doctor; then quickly drove to this place,
reaching here only a few minutes before Dr. Ellis arrived from Poplar Bluff. The
wounded boy died within a short time after the doctor’s arrival.

His death was quite a shock to the family and friends, who mourn the loss of one
so young and so suddenly snatched from our midst. Funeral services were
conducted by the Rev. Barger at Union church Sunday, after which the remains
were taken to the Hoffman cemetery for interment.

Mrs. Alice Hortsman of Poplar Bluff came Sunday morning to attend the Funeral of
George Reading, Jr., and will spend a short time with relatives near here.

Miss Ruth Oliver began her school again Monday, after a week’s vacation on
account of sickness.

Dora Dahrman of Puixico spent Sunday at her father’s home near here.

Rob Snyder visited with his mother Mrs. F. L. Owens, Sunday.

Eldra Wilson is not year able to resume her duties as teacher at Greenwood.

There is a moving picture show holding forth in our town at present with a large
attendance every evening.

The Republican candidates spoke here Monday evening. Quite a number of people
came from the country to hear them.

John Haskins of Advance made a business trip here last week.

J. H. H. Potillo left for New Madrid county where he went to attend to some
business.

Nearly everbody went to Poplar Bluff Friday to attend the circus.

Irene Pargins, teacher of Little Brushy school, spent Sunday at her home in
Harviell.

Flora Zoll went to Poplar Bluff Wednesday for a short visit with her sister at
that place.

William Burress has moved to Mr. Bristow’s farm south west of town.

Harry Kepner moved over to the East Side last week.

Coming to the picnic Saturday, Sept. 21? The Ladies’ Aid is making preparations
for a big time that day. They will serve dinner for 25c and have refreshments to
cool and tickle the palate. Come everybody, and bring a crowds with you. ‘Twill
do you heaps of good.

Roy Williams painted the roof of J. M. Miller’s store last week.

John Lee’s family moved back to their farm Saturday.

N. Boyt of Mingo spent Saturday night and Sunday with friends here.

Maivas Gasaway’s cow was badly crippled by the passenger train Monday evening of
last week.

Sanford Jones returned home Wednesday morning of last week from St. Louis where
he had been in the hospital for treatment. His health was greatly improved but
he was not able to resume his duties as railway and express agent for several
days.

Mrs. Arizona Morlan returned Sunday evening after a brief visit with friends at
Little Brushy.

Rev. McPheeters of Poplar Bluff preached at Union church Sunday afternoon.

Did you hear the wedding bells Sunday? Frank Wright and Fannie Weininger were
united in marriage at the home of Bruce Owens, the Rev. K. L. Ham officiating.
Only the family and a few immediate friends witnessed the ceremony. We extend to
the newlyweds our most hearty congratulations.

Mrs. John Huback is suffering from erysipelas. His sister, Mrs. Boyd of
Caruthersville, is with her at present.

G. P. Spangler is quite ill at this writing.

J. M. Allison of Poplar Bluff was in our town last Saturday.

Col. Finley left Saturday for Michigan, where he will make an extended visit
with relatives.

Mrs. C. W. Ziegler returned Monday morning from a few days visit at her father’s
home in Neely’s Landing.

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