davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Newtown bee., 1880-03-10

It was an unfortunate circumstance that a judge of New York police court felt obliged to discharge MT. Richard Meehan, who had been going through the filial and graceful performance of beating his poor old gray-haired mother. He knocked her down, dragged her about by the hair, and proposed to finish by braining her with. hatchet. Mrs. Meehan contrived to escape from her dutiful son, and in pitiable condition to appeal for protection to policeman Two officers then went to the house, and after fearful struggle, for Meehan fought ike a wild beast, arrested the man and locked him up. But the mother would not appear against her son when it came to the pinch, and thus for the millionth time a shameful brute has escaped deserved chastisement through the tender lenity of the woman he has abused.
The Newtown bee., 1880-03-10
Dust for Lice on Cattle.

A writer in the Farnaers' Aduocdte says: Some ten or twelve years ago an agricultural writer observed his bull to be free from lice, but not so the rest of his cattle; and thinking over the matter he came to the conclusion that the habit of paving the dirt over himself must have the effect of keeping lice off the bull, and he tried dry earth on the rest of the cattle with the best effect. Ever since reading the above l have used nothing but dry earth, and have ire auently put it on cattle having lice, and have found it perfectly effieacious, both as preventive md as a cure. If in winter find it needed and cannot get it otherwise. l go into my collar and get few quarts (no danger of using too much) and dry it on the stove. I then sprinkle it over the back from head to tail, and the eaYth working in and through the hair soon destroys ali lice. believe the earth to be just as effica- cious, less dangerous. and less expen- sive than tobacco or any of the acids recommended.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-10-23

The South Carolina bulldozsrs ar,
very indignant at the inspection Of
their census returns. and the newspa.
pers OF the state are loud in their DE-.
nunciation of Gen. Walker, for wba.
;hey call his ''unwarranted interfer-
ence. They insist that he mas 10 more
authority to revise the census Of South
Carolina than that Of Illinois. GRAINED
But we do not agree with the Columbia
Register. Wade Harnptons personal
organ. when it claims that the over
hauling Of the returns Of the enumers-
tors is "a brutal and foolish crime
This paper talks about vile radical
officials and '-sneaking detectives"
and declares that the people of ths
state will not sit quietly # the special
agents Of the government come to South
Carolina to revise she returns. Its an
insult to our peoble, an insult 20 Our
enunIerators. who are native southern
@ ntlemen, to send detectives here to
act the spy upon thern. it says and de-
clares that each sovereign state has
the constitutional right to take its own
census Ii is trite adage that the
hit bird futters. and the best proof
General Walker can have OF the truth
of the alleged frauds in the southern
census is the resistance that Is made To-
; an investigation Inter-Ocean.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-10-23
LONDON OR HATCH.

In this district We have but two
candidates for congress. Col. John NJ.
London on the greenback ticket and
Col. W. H. Hatch on the democratic
ticket. The republicans net thinking it
expedient to put a man in the field they
are now at liberty to choose between
London and Hatch. Which shall it be :
As far as we are concerned, though
Col. London is not just the man we
would have selected as our candidate,
though we think him wild on the ques-
ton of finance. as between him and
Hatch. We think, taking all things into
consideration. that London is decided
" the preferable man, and we believe
that republicans in the district will gen.
orally, if not altogether feel so. Lon
don was'a union soldier, ane spent 4
years of the bes, portion of his life in
the defen Of his country, and the hon.
or of her flag, and since the war he has
been untiring in his warfare against
democracy, while the other boasts
that he followed the fortunes of the
stars and bars and tried to DESTROY this
union. The fact is that every union sol
der who votes for W. H. Hatch casts
an insult into the teeth Of each of his
comrades, and upon the ashes of every
hero who fell uponLa southern battle
field in defense of the liberties of the
people and for national existence.
Londons ability is fully equal to
that OF Col. Hatch. and taking the his
tory OF the two, we have no heSitancy
in deciding in favor of Col. London.
besides. If we can beat Hatch. it reduces
the democratic majority in congress
lust one.
| As republicans, our duty is plain.
Whatever serves to break solid demo-
cratic delegation in congress, serves the
whole party, and when it comes to
choosing between a confederate, and
union soldier. we think in the absence
of any candidate of their own, republi-
cans will not hesitate between the two.
London will be their choice.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-10-23
Political Notes.
TIE BREAK BEGINNING

TIE Memphis Avalanche. independ-
en-: democratic paper, talks in this
strain:
The Indiana election was revolu-
ton. A change Of 10000 votes to the
republican party within two years in so
clio ely contested state Is significant
10 the overthrow OF the democratic par
tv. This revolution not only means the
defeat of Hancock in No1ember. but it
means the disarmament Of the deEio-
cratic organization. to be followed by
the disruption OF the republican party
and the reconstruction Of parties on
new issues. TIE diSintegration of the
southern wing OF the democratic partv
is now far advanced in nearly every
southern state. With a reasonable.
certainty of electing Hancock. the
southern democrats would have stuck
to the national ticket until the "a of
November. and cast ,}s electoral votes
for the democratic candidate. But the
unexpected and overwhelming disaster
in Indiana will paralyze southern dem
ocrats The 13S southern electoral
votes cannot now he counted as secure
for Hancock. Virginia, South Caro-
lima. North Carolina. and Florida may
now I've counted as doubtful states
The change Of opinion developed by TIE
result of Wednesday election in lndi-
ana has fairly stunned the southern
democrats. They see in that result
solid north for Garfield As an inde-
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-10-23
THE JUDGESHIP.

We now have in this the 9th judicial
district two candidates for circuit judge
Andrew Ellison the present incumbent
as an independent, and H. F. MILAN
the republican candidate. This is the
only judicial district in the state where
the democrats have not nominee for
Judge in the field. while IN this district
because it suited Mr.. Ellison's purpose,
and because he believed by running as
an Independent he conld prevent the
nomination of a republican, he and his
democratic friends claim that the
Office is non-partizan, while all who
know him. know that he is one of the
most bitter partizans, except when it
suits his personal interest to be other
wise. But Judge Ellison failed in his
scheme to prevent nomination and
after having placed himself above his
own party, he is now confronted by a
man who is not ashamed of his party, a
republican who has the courage to make
the race as such: man who is the peer
Of Judge Ellison in every requisite
which goes to make the necessary quail
ifcations for a good judge, and who
will undoubtedly be elected by a hand
some majority.
Ellison possesses one advantage over
Mr.. MILAN and that is the fact of being
now on the bench. This gives him a
prestige and q power which he does
not hesitate to USE But let no republic
can be frightened or caioled into voting
for Ellison. but stand by MILAN and his
own party, so that brother Andy and
cousin Bill" may console each other on
their journey up salt river. The most
authentic information from the diff
ferent counties in the district indicates
that with united effort Mr.. MILAN
will be elected by majority that he
and his friends may be proud of. So let
every republican consider himself a
committee of one to work from this
time until the election for the success
of the whole ticket.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-10-23
-T--~-c@~

Cumberland Presbyterian 'hurrh-R-r.
James B. Mitchell. ID. D.. Pastor. Preaching
every Sabbath at II q. m, and 80 =. m
Sabbath school at $50 ID. III. Prayer meet
ing, Wednesday evenings at 80
Presbyterian Church. Rev J. 5. BOYD,
Pastor Preaching every second and third
Sabbaths Of each month. at II o'clock .. III.
and 30 p. H. Prayer meeting every We'd
crcuing at I:aO. Sabbath school ~ g::}Ds
Methodist Episcopal Church-Rev. J. j.
Bentley. Pastor Preaching every Sunday
at II a. III. and T:3n D. III. Prayer meetings
on Wednesday evening. Sunday school 1t
40, 4. m; Glass meeting at 20 p. III. Of
each SUNDAY.
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Rev = .. Fdmnndston, Pastor Preaching
second sunday i'll each month. at II 4. II.
and i::3i p Third Sunday, ut 80 p H.
SGuda: school al 80 Il. IN. Class meet
ines on each ID Sunday. Prayer meeting
each "Wednesday evening.
First Baptist Chmch-Rev j. C. Ship,
Pastor Services ever. Sabbath at II 4 III.
and 1::D y. III. Bible school at $50 4. n
Prayer meetings un Wednes'ia. evenings.
Episcopal Chureh-Rey. Frank Henry,
Rector. Services every Sunday AT II E. m
atlltl t.''N p III stii'i'i
uf tacl SUNDAY
Christian Church-Social meeing every
Lords Day Il. II am. Prayer meeting on
Thursday evening at .;i3. Sunday schoo!
at $50,
Liberals and SpiritJialists. meet at Bay
lor'> Hall every sunday cvenins At. t.o'cioek
pm.
40. [. W.-Milton Lodge No. l0t}.-
meets i-t and 81 Thursday evenings in each
month, ut Hart's Hall.
I. o. &. T.-Persevecance Lodge No. l2S
meets every Friday evening at 80 ii Good
Tenplar- Hall.
A. +. & A. M-Kirksyiile Lodge No. JOS
meet, Tuesday evenings on OF before each
.ftill moon.
|. O. o. F.-Adair Lodge Nc 6. meets
every "Wednesday evening at 80 p. ui., at
Odd-Felluw's Hall
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-10-23
Notice.

{. $. LAND OFFICE, BooNvIrLE. No.
Sept. md. lS6n.
Notice Is hereby given nat the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice of
his intention TO make final proof in
support Of his claim. and secure final
entSy thereof, and that said proof will
be made before the clerk Of the Circuit
Court of Adair county, at his office in
Kirksville, No, the county seat of said
county, on
Saturday. Oct. 23rd. 1880. viz:
William H. Tracy, homestead entry
No. lo,5S5 for the eas; half Of south
east halt. See t, and and the northeast
half of northeast half. See. 9. TIP. 63.
Range Il. and he names the following
witnesses 10 prove his continuous resi-
deuce upon and cultivation of said
tracts, viz: Simon I. Sallade, OF Nine
veh, Israel Yates. Of Jasamin. w. 5.
Sedtord and John ID. Carroll. of Jas
mine, all in Adair county. Mo.
GusrAvE REicHE, Register
5i21
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-10-23
JUDICIAL CONVENTION.
Henry F. MILAN, the Republican
Nominee.

Pursuant to notice, the republican
judicial convention for the 9th judicial
circuit met at kirksvillc. Mo-. October
2lst, 1880.
Convention was called to order By
electing Is. +. Heiny, of kirksyille,
temporary chairman, and K. l.. Gal
breath. of Schuyler county. Secretary.
Motion of Col. S. G.. Brock, Of Macon
county. to appoint committee of four
on credentials.
Motion carried that the committee
OF credentials be also made committee
on permanent organization.
Committee on credentials submitted
the following as delegates from the
several counties in the district
MACON COUNTY.
VIM. Forbes. n. Z. Warren. S. G..
Brock. o. ?. Mcmillan, Geo. Spreisters-
back, Mr.. McMannamy.
ApAIE COUNTY.
DR.. J. H. Wesscher, B. f. Hriny, w.
?. Owens, Gen. b. II. prentiss, Col. d.
VI. Draper.
SCHUYLER COUNTY.
Capt. A. J i Tis iale, Capt- Fl. d.
3. Cutler. X. l.. Galbreath.
PUTNAM COUNTY.
H. n. Webb. \. J. Hoskinson. Peter
Greggers, d. w. Pollock. Paris Drurv.
Committee on permanent organiza-
ton recommended that the officers Of
the temporary organization be made
the officers Of the convention.
Report of committee adopted.
Motion by Gen 3. NJ Prentiss that
the convention proceed to nominate a
candidate for Judge in this circuit.
Carried.
Col. Brock, of Macon. put in nornina-
ton H. f. MILAN. of Adair.
No other nomination beng made, H.
T. MILAN was nominated by acclaIna-
tion.
Gen. Prentisg WIS appointed by the
convention to notify Mr.. Milan Of his
nomination.
On motion Of Col. Brock the follow
ing persons were appointed judicial
ex.-committee ior this district
G. ?. Mcmillan, of Macon county
Jno. r. Music. of Adair
a. J. Hoskinson. of Putnam -
K. l.. G.ibreath, of Schnrler =
Adjourned.
Il. T. HElsY r. l.. GALBRRATH.
President Secretary.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-10-23

Judge Ellison said tie only reason
why ne worked so industriously to pre-
vent nomination for circuit judge was
that it would place some of his repub.
lican friends in awkward positions.
Judge Ellison need not trouble him.
self about his republican friends,
They will vote for MILAN with pleasure.
But Ellison will find that the nomina-
ton has placed him in an awkward
position.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-10-23

LET democrats remember that John
Kennedy is an independent candi-
date for sheriff, that not willing to be
governed by the choice of the demo-
cratic party in convention, he. at the
suggestion of few men here in town,
declared himself bigger than his
party, forcing the convention to in
dorse him, thus crowding off a worthy
and popular farmer-the choice of the
convention.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-10-23

LOOK out for jobs, some ofthe dem
o1ats will try to play all kinds upon
YOU. The latest proposition come:
from Mr.. Greenwood's friends. OF
course they knew there is no chance fol
the election of Kennedy. So they
propose to trade off Kennedy votes
for Greenwood votes. The plan IS an
old one by which the great bolter has
prcfited before. Watch him.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-10-23
Judge Ellison and some of his strik.

Judge Ellison and some of his strik.
ers among whom is the LaPlata
HOME Press seems to feel that all who
were in favor of a nomination for cir
cult judge in opposition to Ellison, OF
who would vote against him are his
personal enemies. If that be the case
they will find that his personal enem-
les are quite numerous about the 2nd
of November. They will find it would
have been in better taste had they
adopted some other tactics.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-10-23
Sewers Patent Fence.

F. e, Matthews, Of this county has purchas-
ed the right and will sell farm rights 10 all
who desire il. nj low rates. The following
are some of its good points.
1st II only takes half the rallies
End Rails will list longer
3rd II occupies less ground
4th The rider is held down by the weight
Of the fense.
5th. The bottom rail does not touch the
ground.
9th. Cam ssbc made of rails. poles or plank.
7lh The wind will not blow L over
Information in regard to the fence can be
obtained ut the blacksmith shop Of N. l..
Beenian .3-:it
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-10-23

In his anxiety to say something de-
roga'ory of his opponent. Mr. Green,
wood attacked the city council. Wednes-
day night. for its recent revision of the
ordinances. He forgot that along with
his competitor he was also slurrlng such
men as f. barrow. S. NJ. Link. ard 9th
ers. When it comes to a question OF
ability. integrity and brains, we think
they will compare quite tavorably with
himself.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-10-23

UNDER the supervision of A. D.
Risdon, during the next two years, we
venture the assertion that the number
of ouashed indictments will not be one
half as great, in proportion to the num-
Der found, as it has been during the
last two years.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-10-23

LET republicans entertain no propo-
sition to trade votes with democrats,
but vote the Republican ticket
straight. We have got them on the
hip and ali that is necessary Is for ev-
cry republican to stand true to his
principles and his party.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-10-23
THURSDAYS MEETING.
Eloquent and Effective Speech.
D. Pat Dyer ana Gen. Mcneil.

Masonic. public hall was densely
crowded Thursday afternoon to lis
ten to a speech by D. Pat. Dyer, re-
publican candidate for Governor.
Though worn out and fatigued with
long journeys and frequent speaking,
Mr.. Dyer held the profound attention
of the vast audience for over two
hours. He gave comprehensive and
scathing review Of the democratic
management of state affairs since it
came into power in Missouri, demon
strating the almost irreparable damage
which it has done the state. At night
another vast audience assembled and
listened to speech by Gen. John Nc
Neil, who reviewed the general politi-
cal situation, and gave reasons for
supporting Garfield instead of Han
cock.
In answer to loud calls Mr.. Dyer
responded in a few well chosen and
telling remarks which were greeted
with frequent applause. The Garfield
and Arthur colored glee club then
sang several Of their laughable songs
and the meeting adjourned.
Col. Dyer has left tne impression
here, and o.e that will tell on the re-
turns in November.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-10-23
KIRKsvlLLE. OF. p. 1850.

KIRKsvILE, OF. u. 1850.
Immediately following the adjourn
ment of The judicial convention, TIE
judicial executive committee met and
organized, by eleeting the following Of
iicers
Chairman-J. K. Music, Kirksville,
No.
Secretary-O. p. Mcmillan, Macon.
Adjourned
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-10-23

WADE HAMPTON has been insulted
and the honor of the naughty south
erners, and the proud State he repre-
sents demands the blood of Secretary
Sherman, as Precipitation for their
wounded pride. Honah, sab, honah,
before everything else.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-10-23

Mr.. Geo. F. Williams, having declin-
ed the nomination as public admins
traitor. the republican central commit
tee have selected Mr.. S. A. Murphy,
of Liberty township. Mr.. Murphy is
an excellent selection, thoroughly com
petent in every respect.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-10-23

The Democrat will excuse US for
paying SO little attention to it this
week. We have more important, mat.
tiers 20 look after this issue.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-10-23

By the way, is there not box OF
democratic fireworks purchased before
the Indiana election, that could be
secured at a big discount. We have
heard intimations that such was the
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-10-23

The independent candidate for sher-
if hoped to gain votes outside Of his
party by running as an Independent.
Now, democrats say they are under no
obligations to vote for rim.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-10-23

For Sale.-10 acre fruit farm in Green
top: Good house and barn. well, and fine OF.
chard Of 2D1 apple trees. and abundance OF
Grapes and small fruits viii be- sold cheap
Everything in splendid order for comfortable
hoine. Apply ~ this Office.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-10-23
HARDLY PROPER.

An editor must use his discretion
as well as good taste in the selection
of matter for his columns. This is a
difficult job at all times but doubly so
during hot political canvass. lis
then that eternal vigilance must pre-
side over his copy-hook. for a constant
stream Of articles, communications,
statements, queries, cards, explanations
ETC., harrow his soul with their multi
farious demands for his attention. We
have before us communication now,
which, while it strikes a key note on
certain questions, it is certainly ques-
tionable whether 'twer better publish
ed or not. We admit with our cores.
pondent's opening sentence, Mobility
and royal blood was not only depre-
Gated by seven years war, but by
our constitution" This is a truism
admitted by every American, "Yet,"
as our correspondent says, 1--WE may
see it cropping out even in our own
state" AS an instance says the
writer Take North East Missouri.
Here we have FAMILY" (the small
caps are ours,) "who must have a
cousin in congress, another on the
bench in the fourth district, both dem
ocrats," and then adds that another
member Of the family is judge ofthe Fl
judicial district. Our plain spoken
correspondent, who Goes not seem to
appreciate an editors delicate and
onerous position as caterer to the
public adds (which being repub-
lican'' (the district we presume he
meant,) "he prefers to make the race
independent :" Then ironically adds,
without seeming to care one nickle
what becomes of us if we publish it :
democrat, republican or greenback
parties are nothing in comparison to
this family Of royal blood" Then by
a paraphrase ofPinafore caps that cli-
max by saying: 1.-The family is a
large one, and all the cousins, the un-
cles and aunts must all be supplied
with office" The idea of an aunt be-
ing in office No, oh no, we can't
possibly consent to publish such an
impudent, presumptious article. When
the writer says in conclusion "Will
the people rise in their might some day
and put down the family" We can
only say Quien Sabc.
The difference between tweedle-
dunn and tweedle-dee is exemplified by
the following: Judge Dryden (dem.)
and E P. Johnson, (rep.) both of St.
Louis. ran for the legislature in 1878.
Both claimed they were elected. Dry
den was seated and Johnson contest
ed. A long trial of over five months
was had, when decision was given
against Johnson. Mr.. Hall, a demo-
crat from St. Louis, in conformity with
the rules oflegislative bodies, moved
that Mr.. Johnson be allowed $3.50,
which was agreed to by vote of7o to
81, being his. reasonable and actual
expenses. At the same time in the
senate, there was a contest between
Rush (dem.) and Wallace (rep.) which
was decided in favor of MIR. Wallace
Rush was allowed without opposition,
$1,000. VIII the Philosopher expatiate
4 little on the difference between a
democrat and republican contestant
as above illustrated
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-10-23

DEMOCRATS do not stultlfy them
selves by supporting John Shaver. He
comes from the people under his true
,colors, as q Republican-the choice
of a republican convention. He Is
honest, and you know just where to
find him. Al honest men like homes
". and there are lots of honest demo-
Gratis, and John Shaver will get lots of
democratic votes, too.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-10-23

BOB BIELBy is an honest, well quail
flied, unassuming tanner. one of the
best men Of the county, man against
whose character there is not a shadow
Of stain, and in the race for collector
his democratic opponent will be left so
far behind that in a month he will feel
like denying he was ever a candidate.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-10-23

We are authorized to say that who
ever says that Mr.. Harrington spoke
one way and voted another, either
knowingly or ignorantly falsihes. Re-
publicans nail this lie wherever you
meet ii.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-10-23

Oh yes. how about those back
counties our little neighbor of the
Democrat was so ANXIOUS to hear
from