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OAK DALE SCHOOL, WINDSOR, MISSOURI
1913 - submitted by Mark Persons, PersonsMD@aol.com
Picture of Oak Dale School, Windsor, Missouri. Includes the following known surnames: JACK, COLE, NEIMAN, RAND, BUMPAS, YOUNG and THORNBURGH.
OLIVER, Henry Celebrates 75th Birthday
Montrose Recorder, Montrose MO - March 21 1913
Uncle Henry Oliver celebrated his 75th birthday Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Claude Lampkin. A few friends were invited to partake of a good old fashioned dinner which all enjoyed to the greatest extent. Uncle Henry's many friends in this section wish for him health and prosperity for years to come. - Appleton City Journal
PALMER, Mary A. Visits Daughter
Annals of Henry County Vol 1 - November 1885
Mrs. Mary A. Palmer is visiting her daughter, Mrs. R. L. Avery, in this city. This excellent woman, with her husband, were the first settlers of the county, coming here in the spring of '31. She is still living on the place where they first settled in Tebo township and can boast of having lived in three counties, without moving. First in Lafayette, before Rives was divided off, which later name was changed to Henry. Their first winter was passed without any other bread than rye hominy, made tea of sycamore chips, sweetened with wild honey, and venison made their meat. She says they never enjoyed better health in their lives than that winter. Indians were then plentiful and she remembers once their passing her house, gay with war paint, returning from a visit to the "Great Father" at Washington. Mrs. Palmer is noted by all for her generosity and hospitality; is the mother of 13 children, only four of whom are living.
PARKER, Ray Designs Courthouse Fence
June 1939 - Clinton Eye, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri
An artistic new iron picket fence, the original design of Ray Parker, popular Clinton mechanic and blacksmith, is being placed around the courthouse in Clinton, below which are the new offices now being constructed. Several designs, all original, were submitted by Mr. Parker, and the one selected has pickets 10 inches apart with spear shaped ornaments at the top of each, the pickets joined together by cross pieces of neat design. Several special tools were made by Mr. Parker to construct the fence. The total height of the fence is about 50 inches but this includes about an eight inch concrete base making the fencing itself about 42 inches. The fence is in pieces of about eight feet. In all about 360 feet will be required including the two stairways. Completion is planned next month when it will be painted black. Steel for this work was furnished by the government. Mr. Parker, who is a new Eye reader, is to be commended on this excellent workmanship.
PARKER, Rolla Home From War
Jan 1919 - Clinton Eye, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri
Rolla Parker, of a coast guard vessel off the San Francisco harbor, walked in on his parents for a surprise Monday evening, Jan. 13, 1919. It was just six years to a day since they had seen him. He has a wife in Frisco, who was here on a previous visit. It is needless to say that W. H. Parker and wife, East Elm street, are the happiest couple in the city. Rolla is a big fine fellow and delights the eyes of his dad and his splendid physique in his sailor suit and is doing justice to his mother's cooking. He is a scientific boxer and was kept in this country to train the men. He is on a 10 days' furlough extra of the 4 days it takes each way to make the trip home. He enlisted for the duration of the war, so will be a private citizen some day.
PARKS - HARRISON 45th Wedding Anniversary
1939 - submitted by Bobbie, bobbiev@swbell.net
Forty-five years of wedded bliss were celebrated by two of Clinton's finest citizens, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Parks, with a dinner last evening at the City Café, served by Mrs. Florence Datweiler. Pervading the whole celebration was the expression of congratulations and best wishes from their guests. High spots in the evening for Mr. and Mrs. Parks, were the receipt of a beautiful bouquet and a telegram of congratulations from their son, Elliott, of Indianapolis, Indiana and the presentation of a gift to them by their daughter, Mrs. Edgar Sumner, and Mr. Sumner. Dr. E. C Peelor served as Toastmaster for the occasion, calling upon each person present for a few remarks, and finally introducing Mrs. William Ralston who presented Mr. and Mrs. Parks with a beautiful occasional chair in behalf of all the guests. Those present included: Rev. and Mrs. A. S. Olson, Rev. and Mrs. Frank L. Rearick, Dr. and Mrs. E. C. Peelor, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Sumner, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Thrush, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Lane, Mr. and Mrs. William Ralston, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wiley, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Griffith, most of whom were neighbors and friends of the Parks for many years.
PARKS - HARRISON 50th Wedding Anniversary
1944 - submitted by Bobbie, bobbiev@swbell.net
A goodly number of friends called at the J. W. Parks home, 110 North 4th Street, Sunday, February 27, to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Parks on reaching their 50th wedding anniversary. Relatives present were Mrs. Louella Parks Shaver, now of Marshall, Missouri, who was a guest at the wedding in Illinois; Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Parks and two children from St. Louis; Mrs. Edgar Sumner and son, John David, of the home. Other relatives in distant states prevented from attending by poor transportation facilities sent cards and flowers. Also friends in Clinton remembered them with handsome bouquets, potted plants and lovely gifts. Dainty refreshments were served by Mrs. William Ralston and Mrs. Dwight Lane assisted by Mrs. Anne Walker while Ms. Catherine Baum received the guests. A lovely hand-painted guest book made and presented by Mrs. J. E. Hall was much admired and appreciated by all present who were glad to inscribe their names for Mr. and Mrs. Parks to treasure for all the years to come. During their nearly 30 years residence in Clinton, this worthy couple has owned and operated a business on North Main Street, and have become well known throughout the entire county. A rather unusual fact connected with the happy occurrence is that the parents of both celebrated their Golden Weddings, Mr. and Mrs. A. Harrison, of Dunlap, Illinois living together for 54 years and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Parks of Clinton and Marshall Missouri, for 62 years.
PARKS - John Parks 70th Birthday
Dec 1898 - Clinton Eye, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri
Gaines, MO - On last Thursday, the first of December, quite a number of the neighbors prepared a surprise dinner for Uncle John Parks, it being the 70th anniversary of his pilgrimage of life. Along about 11, vehicle after vehicle began to drive up to the front gate. Uncle John was, as usual, busy about his work, but ever and anon, he would stop work and do the office of host. In a short time, wonder and astonishment began to take possession of his countenance, that all his friends should visit him the same day. Someone suggested to him he must be about 70 years of age. At this intimation, the scales fell from his eyes. All work immediately stopped. A table was improvised, reaching the whole length of the spacious dining room and, as if by the magic Aladdin's lamp, it was, in a trice, groaning under one of the most sumptuous dinners ye scribe ever pushed his legs under. After dinner the elder members of the party spent some time in fond reminiscences of early days in Missouri and Henry County in particular. About 3 p.m., religious exercises were held in the parlor, conducted by Uncle Frank Williams. Addresses were made by several parties in commendation of the character and deep piety of Uncle Johnny, as he is usually called. Uncle John Parks was born Dec. 1, 1828 in Warren County, Tenn., was married to Zellah King in 1849. He came to Missouri in 1851, settling in St. Clair County. He located on the farm on which he now lives in 1866. He united with the Presbyterian Church 54 years ago. Some 15 or 20 years ago, he conceived the idea of building a church edifice at Gaines for the Presbyterian people and it was through his indefatigable efforts and personal sacrifice that the denomination has a neat, comfortable house in which to worship.
PARKS, John Work - In front of Henry County Courthouse, Clinton, MO
early 1900's - submitted by Bobbie, bobbiev@swbell.net
John Work Parks
PARKS - Remarkable Sunday School Class
Jan 1920 - Clinton Eye, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri
Hon. P. A. Parks has one of the most remarkable Sunday school classes in the state and it has been given press comment over the state. He teaches this Bible Class each Sunday morning at 9:45 at the Baptist Sunday School and during the past quarter has made one of the best records of the class. The average attendance has been 86, with the largest attendance 142 November 30 and the smallest Dec 28, being 67. The average collection has been $5.10 and a total collection of $56.09. All adults are invited to this class.
PHILLIPS - DORMAN Wedding
Clinton MO - May 1901
The commodious home of Judge and Mrs. J.G. Dorman was thronged with guests Wednesday evening in honor of the marriage of their daughter, Victoria Olivette, to Lewis Herbert Phillips. The occasion was one of the most enjoyable that has graced our society circles this season. The rooms were brilliantly lighted and profusely decorated and Judge and Mrs. Dorman bade the guests welcome. Promptly at 8, the solemn strains if the wedding march announced the bridal party, Anna Bell Reynolds and Nora Shackelford, in dainty white organdy over pink, carrying beautiful May baskets, led the way as ribbon bearers. Misses Emma Dorman and Ella Harris, dressed in pink accompanied Messrs. Neal and Frazier, proceeded little Neola Phillips, the ring bearer, gowned in white. Then followed the bride and groom, who were met by the Rev. Saunders beneath the archway between the parlors, where stately palms and clinging vines, intercepted by beautiful flowers, seemed to embrace the beauty of life's most charming act, the plighting of vows that bound for life. According to the rites of the Episcopal church, the solemn and impressive words were spoke that united the happy pair. The bride is a most excellent young lady, the daughter of one of the oldest and best families of Clinton. She was attired in a beautiful white silk, veiled in a soft, fairy like fabric of imported material, carrying a prayer book. The groom, a leading lawyer of Girard, Kansas, has been associated with all public enterprises that has made that city what it is and creditably fulfilled his position in the United States Senate in 1895. After congratulations, the guests repaired to the dining room. The color scheme of pink and white was carried out in the beautifully decorated tables from which the wedding repast was served. Many beautiful tokens of esteem were received. Among guests from a distance were Dr. Robinson and wife of Nevada; Walter Dorman and sister, Dr. Nealty, Messrs. Frazier and Curtis, Girard, Kansas.
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