Thur Aug 18, 1898

Frank Hunter, a negro of Sikeston was shot by Henry Hacker, a former New Madrid Negro at Sikeston last week. Hunter wasnt killed, to the regret of the citizens of Sikeston.

Matilda Briggins, Plaintiff vs. Ruben Briggins, defendant. Ruben is not a resident. Divorce petition.

Charles G. Matthews Jr. and Miss Catherine Lennox, of Sikeston were married Aug 9th and on the 11th, Frank Tanner and Miss Edna Hamilton of the same place were married.