The following items were taken from the July 4 through 10, 1909, Examiner.
A paper cap pistol costing only ten cents cost the life of a Kansas City women. It is the first toll of our very foolish method of celebrating the Fourth of July. Death dealing toys should have no place in the stores.
The Reorganized Latter Day Saints had a picnic in the old Forbis pasture. About 1200 persons attended, of whom 800 went in time for dinner. A prayer was given by the Rev. W.H. Garret, Elder F.G. Pitt read the Declaration of Independence and the oration was given by Heman Hale Smith, editor of Zion’s Ensign.
The county court began the July term on July 5. Although it was a legal holiday, the court is required by law to meet on the first Monday of the month. Judge Edgar E. Axline acted as presiding judge pro tem while Judge J.M. Patterson was on vacation.
There are now 28 automobiles owned in Independence, ranging from the low-priced roadster to the seven-passenger high power car. Most of the owners drive their own machines, a few have regular drivers. Independence is especially fine for the automobiles. Surrounded by the rock roads and with more paved streets than are usually found in a city of this size.
J. Allen Prewitt and 58 other stockholders of the Independence Fair Association petitioned the county court to incorporate that body under the name of “The Jackson County Agricultural and Mechanical Society of Independence, Mo.” The court granted the petition.
