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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-12-12
Improve the Children.

When we are spending so much
time in looking after the welfare of
our stock and striving to have each
generation a little better than its an-
cestors, are we not allttle too liable to
forget that in the great economy OF
nature our children are our offsprings
and we should be much more anxious
to make them a great Improvement
on ourselves. Do we not too often,
in our desire to realize all we can
from their labor. lose sight of the
fact that the most important thing Is
to fully develop their minds, to make
them our worthy SUCCESSORS? They
are our heirs, not our servants, and
they should not be freatedas servants
Our constant aim should be to awak-
en-. develop and improve theirminds
to make them more observant, more
thoughtful and in every way better
than ourselves, SIX.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-12-12
Indian Grove.

Il thought few items from
these parts would be of interest to
the readers of the COURIER.
Health Of t.iis neighborhood is
good at present.
There was a rousing spelling
match at the East Indian Grove
school house last Friday night. The
scholars of that school carried the
day.
Mr.. E. o. Doyle, teacher of the
East Indian Grove school, has given
general satisfaction thus far.
Born, to the wife of Robert
YanceY, girl.
Born. to the wife of Robert
Stands, girl, only lived two days.
Died, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Ash
Iey's twin babies One died Sunday
evening and the other Wednesday
evening. BRowN EYES & Co.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-12-12
An End to Bone scraping.

Edward Shepherd. of Harrisburg,
I says: Having Received SO much
benefit from Electric Bitters, feel
it my duty to let suffering humanity
know it. Have had running sore
on my leg for eight years; my doc
tors told me l would have to have
the bone scraped or leg amputated.
I used, instead, three bottles Of Elec-
trio Bitters and seven boxes of Buck
lens Arnica Salve, and my Eeg is
now sound and well. Electric Bit
ters are sold at fifty cents bottle,
and Bucklen's Alnica Salve at 25
cents per box, by w. G. CASTOR &
Co. 5
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-12-12
Bynumyille Briefs.


EDITOR CouRIER:-I send you a
few briefs from our rural village.
Farmers are busy gathering corn
and some have finished at this date,
despite the hindrances from bad
weather. The present crop is better
than at first calculated, although
quite per cent..is decayed.
improvements are. still going on
here, democratic president notwith-
standing M
P. BnIeter has built an addition
to his commQ dious residence as.a,
LII Yecnn mas Just cssnpfeeed u
barn in the suburbs of town.
"A. B. Wilkins is completing a
house just south of the city limits.
Squire Ramsey has most of the
hard lumber on the ground for his
new residence.
&C. Billeter has built kitchen.
to his house.
&C. N. Greene and j. f. Wilson
are feeding cattle mile east of this
place
-Bynumville boasts of a new
stoch yard.
Duck hunting is still the order
with our sportsmen, and from the
number of "dead ducks" there must
be myriads alive hereabouts.
Mrs L. P. Miller who has been
visiting relatives and friends in this
vicinity returned home to New Phil
adelphia, Illinois, last Monday.
Mrs. Hall. of Thorp Springs,
Tex, who has been visiting her SIS
.ters Mrs. C. n. Greene and Mrs. P.
R. Dewey of this neighborhood, for
the past three weeks, has gone to
Arrow Rock, Mo.
-Pedagogics is being employed
now in the different school houses
with general good effect.
Debating societies are now on
the boom, one being organized at the
Menifee and another ut the Smith
school houses.
Legal business has assumed gi-
gantic proportions since the close of
the campaign at Squire Ramsey's
court. Among the litigants may be
named, j. L. Howard VS.. Capt. Nance
VIM. Scott VS.. Capt. Nance. DUR
ing the court, we noticed r. G. Ford
Of Keytesvllle, as-counsel for Scott.
Later returns gives suit of Sutton
VS.. Yocum. a
Thanksgiving was observed in
the usual way in this community,
Jim Hurt, one of Bynumville's
sports hauled off last Friday four
horse load of ducks of. his own kill
ing. Who can beat it.
Rev. Waller preached at Bynum-
vile last Sunday to an appreciative
audience.
Prank Smith returned from his
deer hunt in Texas county last week
and brought three hides and some
deer. but Frank is such an unac-
countabie ''muskin' that we can on
ly guess he killed the deer. Again
as usval. A PERSON.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-12-12
A Great Discovery.

Mr.. VIM. Thomas, of Newton,
Iowa, says: My wife has been seri-
ously affected with a cough for
twenty years, and this spring
more severely than ever before. She
had used many remedies without re-
lief, and being urged to try DIR.
Kings New Discovery, did so, with
most gratifying results. The first
bottle relieved her very much, and
the second bottle has absolutely
cured her. She has not had so good
health for thirty yeurs. Trial bot
ties free at w. G. CASTOR & Co. .'s
drug store. Large size 81. 6
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-12-12
Muscle Fork.

After two months absence from
the columns of the CoyRIER ssPee
Dee Siftings" again contributes his
bits of news from this vicinity.
AT this writing the weather is
gloomy.
Farmers have been gathering
their corn, an average. yield is re-
ported of about 40 bushels per acre.
Some hog buyers are Offering
not paying-from q to 81 cents per
pound. fs a
Tobacco market has not yet
openad. - l4s..-. --s..-=--.-s -
"A protrscted meeting has been
in progress at the Methodist church
for some two weeks, conducted by
Rev's. Divelbiss and DIR. McEuen.
Also at Corinth by Rev. Sharp, no
accessions at either place so far as
we have heard.
Elders Cash and Goodson, of
Buuklin and Macon, have an appoint
ment for protracted meeting. at
Walkers School House during Christ
mas week.
MIR. Creighton, of Salisbury, IS
building large dwelling house for
Mr.. Jerry Jaco, who lives west of
this place.
&c. w. Booth, near the Walker
school house, has completed tobac-
co barn.
Milton Shoemaker, of Macon,
with his family, recently visited his
brother, w. B. Shoemaker.
Alfred Howard who lives near
Lagonda, visited friends and rela-
tives in this neighborhood last week.
Not long since the youngsters
met at the house of Mr. Livingstone
and enjoyed themselves in a social
hop and play
Mr.. Prather has done some re-
pairing on his dwelling, preparatory
for winter,
We would like to know why
some young men in the vicinity Of
Walkers school house do not stay
out of doors during religious services
at that place. 1t seems that such
might enjoy themselves splendidly
strolling around. peeping in at the
windows while Christian people are
engaged in worship. 1t may be while
supplicating the throne of grace for
mercy upon just such thoughtless ir-
revelent sinners as they2 1t would
be well, we think, for the young Ia
dies to turn the cold shoulder upon
such young men, especially if they
would keep themselves ''unspotted
from the world" We would kindly
request some other young men of the
same community to please abstain
from throwing grains of corn across
the room during service. When we
go to church, our object is to wor-
ship God and do not wish to have
our attention directed to those who
disturb the audience and as far as
they can destroy the good that might
be derived from attention to the SER
mon. PEE DEE SIFTINGs.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-12-12
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from
practice, having had placed IN his
hands by an East India. missionary
the formula of q simple vegetable
remedy for the speedy and perma-
nent cureof consumption, bronchitis,
catarrh, asthma and all throat and
lung affections, also a positive and
radical cure for nervous debility and
all nervous complaints, after having
tested its wonderful curative pow
ers in thousands of cases. has felt It
his duty to make il known to his suf-
fering fellows. Actuated by this
motive and desire to relieve human
suffering, / will send free of charge
to all who desire it this recipe, in
German, French or English, with full
directions for preparing and using.
Sent by mail by addressing with
stamp. naming tkis paper, w. A.
NoYEs, 149 Powers Block, Roches-
ter, N. Y. 35
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-12-12

Several disturbances of a minor
nature since our last, but as the par
ties promise to sin no more, we
withhold names.
I'VE are hardly off with the old
Eievas before we aresan with the new.
We7Kear of several candidates for
city and township offices next spring
and the contest will be lively.
I'VE are sorry to note that the
gentlemanly conductor on the short
line IS limping more than common.
He informs US that at times his leg
gives him severe pain.
DIR. F. M. Clements and wife
are visiting friends and relatives in
Howard county.
Thanks to j. r. Brockman for
samples of fine corn.
. An able and interesting thanks
giving sermon was delivered by Rev.
Gaiser at the Baptist church last
Thursday. There was a large turn
out.
-Ledru Silyey has sold his resi-
dence property to Rev. A. F. Pear
son, who will take possession thereof
about December 20. Wemost heart
lily welcome the parson to our circle,
and extend the hand of fellowship.
AT the medical banquet on last
Thursday evening the writer deliver
ed the welcome address, and DIR.
Clements fine address-to his pro-
fessional brethren. DIR. Dewey read
one of his inimitable poems in re-
sponse to the toast, s'Woman. The
supper was magnificent and every
thing passed off pleasantly.
The hog law, says John A. Lee,
is now in force in Charlton county,
but number of our citizens seen
to doubt Mr. Lee as authority, and
still allow the porker his liberty.
Seriously, we would say the Law is
in force, and all will do well to heed
the proclamation of Mr.. Lee and put
their hogs up.
The prettiest woman in Salis-
bury lit is said, wears No. 8 shoes,
and the opposite extreme has to
very along with rs. Thus does
nature distribute her favors. We
got this item from a crank on the
subject of tight shoes.
Corn is selling IN this market at
25c and coal at 10c per bushel.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-12-12
4 sly parkey.

tsDoes you know John Jackson?"
asked Jim Webster of Pete Simpsons.
81 should say | does know him.
He is an awful sly cuss ;,
"What has he eber done dat was
so berry smart?'
''The other day / seed him walking
along on the opposite side of Austin
avenue. called out, John, YOU
Johnl'' two or three times. The
niggah made out as If he didn't hear
me. i overtuk him and cotehed him
by de arm, and dang my buttons, if
he wasn't anuder nlggah entirely.
You bet he am sly one. Texas
Siftings.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-12-12
A Lawyers opinion of Interest to All

j. A. Tawney, Esq, leading at
torney of Winona, Mimi, writes
After using it for more than three
years, 1 take great pleasure in stat
ing that regard DIR. Kings new dis
covery for consumption as the best
remedy in the world for coughs and
colds. 1t has never failed to cure
the most severe colds 1 have had,
and invariably relieves the pain in
the chest. Trial bottles of this sure
cure for all throat and lung diseases
may be had free at w. G. CASTOR &
Co.'s drug store. Large size 81.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-12-12
An AnsMer Wanted.

Can any one bring US case OF
Kidney or liver complaint that Elec-
trio bitters will not speedily cure?
We say they can not, as thousands
ofcases already permanently cured
and who are daily recommending
Electric bitters, will prove. BrIght's $
disease. diabetes, weak back or any
urinary complaint quickly cured.
They purify the blood, regulate the
bowels and act directly on the dis
eased parts. Every bottle guaran-
'keafl- Fer s..l< At "a cents q bottle
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-12-12
A startling Discovery.

Mr.. VIM Johnson, Of Huron, Oak.
writes that his wife had been troubled
with acute bronchitis for many years,
ind that all remedies tried gave no
permanent relief, until he procured
q bottle Of DR.. Kings New Discove-
ry for consumption, coughs and
colds, which had a magical effect.
and prodnccd permanent cure. It
IS guaranteed to- Ife oil diseases Of
the throat. lung 81 bronchial tubes.
Trisl BOTTLES ffes q 81: G. CASTOR &
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-12-12
ehranevilIe siftings.
News scarce.

Wheat looks we'll.
Farmers are all through putting
down tobacco. and are waiting for the
buyers to relieve them of the ''sin-
cursed weed" They are also done
gathering corn, or nearly so, and
find this staple has fallen short of
their expectations in yield about one
third.
j. B. Culbertson's in little girl
has been sick, but better now.
We were sorry to hear Of the
tragic affair near Keytesville In which
John Willett was killed. May this
be an effectual lesson TO all who are
careless in the handling Of fire arms.
George Martin lost a fine mare q
few days since, she was running and
playing with the otner horses, when
she slipped and fell, injuring herself
internally from the effects of which
she died instantly.
Murray Bennett has lost One of
his feeding steers, caused it Is sup
posed by being gorged on corn.
The hog cholera has been very
fatal in this neighborhood, sweeping
the swine as with the sbesom of de-
struction.'
Much complaint prevails about
hard times and there is good rea-
son for 1T, as there has as yet been
no sales of farm products 10 bring
the one needful material thing.
We have no notion of taking our
leave of Charlton county to please
ssScribner Siftings," we have been
here too long, and if we did the grand
old County could yet take care of her
self, as she did long before his COM
ing among us. So far as the ssstock
law" is concerned we are not fretting
about it, not near so much as certain
young man fretted about the timely
precautin that an old gentleman took
| in taking his daughter on his horse
behind him to church, while the afore-
said young man was anxious to go
with her himself. SIFTInGs.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-12-12

The ingredients entering into the
composition of Mishler's Herb Bit
ters include the purest and, most
wholesome herbs. from which the
medicine derives its name, and which
are compounded after the best scien-
tific methods. DIR. Joseph G. Lane,
a Chicago physician ofhigh standing,
after thoroughly testing the Bitters,
writes that he intends using it regu-
larly in his practice, having tried it
with the most gratifying results in
diseases of the kldneyss
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-12-12
A Serious Mistake.

s'The only serious mistake ever
made during my professional ca
reer," remarked a physician, twas
VIXEN 1 cut the wrong leg off a pa
tient. 1t resulted in his losing both
legs, poor fellow"
81 suppose when he learned of
your mistake he became very ind.sg-
nant and made great kick, didn't
hep
swell, yes, he became very indlg-
nant, but he didn't make great
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-12-12
Missouri Fish Commission.
Sd. Louis, October %, 1884


DEAR SIR:-We are now draining
our carp ponds, and find mnltitudes
of young carp. Distribution will be-
gin early in November, and continue
as weather permits. Cost of can
and express charges to hepaid COD.
All residents of Missouri having
waters to stock, are requested to ap-
ply at once to Phil. Kopplin, jr.s
Forest Park, st. Louis or to Elias
Cottrell,. State Hatchery, st. Joseph.
Give distinctly full name, county,
nearest express office and postoffice.
One can will contain about thirty
young fish, enough to stock a clean
pond of two acres.
State papers please reprint and
oblige. Respectfully,
Missouri FIsH Commission.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-12-12
Bncklen, Arnia Saiye.

The best salve in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheum, fever sores, letter. chapped
hands, chilblains, oorns, and all skin
eruptions, and positively cures piles,
OF no pay required. 1t is guaran-
teed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale by w. G. CASTOR &
~ %
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-12-12
Newer Gire un.

If you are suffering with fow and
depressed spirits, loss of appetite
general debility, disordered blood
weak constitution, headache or any
disease Of bilious nature, by Al
means procure a bottle OF Electric
Bitters. You win be surprised to
see tie rapid improvement that will
follow you will be inspired with
new life strength and activity vii
return pain and misery Will cease
and henceforth you viii rejoice IA
the praise of KIectric Bitters. Soil
at ffsy cents i bottle by " G.. Gass
ton & co.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-12-12

For the indefinite aches and pains
of nervous patients Tongaline is
superior to any other anodyne. For
nervous headache or muscular rheu-
matism it is almost specific.
Park Richie, III. D., st. Paul, Minn.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-12-12
aenevolant ana riterary.

l.HrrezvILLk LrsRARr-o. F. Splith, Librarian
trcn fronl 90 II a.. %. aud from 2. to p. m.
WARsEx EopeK No. "a A. r. and A. M.-Job,,
tlvsp, Master; L. 1f. Applegate, Secretary Regu-
ieF meetings Saturday evening preceding full mooa
uHAAfTox LoDak. No. III, A. o. U, WI. C..
tTeliSse, Il. va II. gIsdsie, Eccenler. Regular
,sahfisgi 9t and 1th Tussiay evening 1t o'clock.
rH9R4ToE Co. NRD5rSL SocIEIT.-Meets the Fourth
Esarsilas 10 ,1lch Hlanti at Salisbury.
sELRcts KRraHFs, A. o. U. W.--Meets ed and 4th
FridRy evenings In each noiith J. D. Butler, s. O.,
R. n Tisdale, r.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-12-12
SALISBURY DEPARTMENT.
BY A. W. JOHNSON.

Mr johnson is authorized to recesve
and receipt for Subscriptions, and any
Advertisements handed to him qOiH re-
ceive our prompt attention.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-12-12
ReliRioue.

sBREssYFKRlAs Husca-=Proachjng first and third
lllfmth Rey. s. n. Watson, pastor. Sabbath
fhoal every Sabbath morning at O'Clock
I i grgoQfsT CHtjgrn fsgqf3h 1--Rey. J. r. Shores,
hs.ar saFrieas the faurlh Sahhaths ut each month";
Isfning aud efcnines sanbath school every Sab
hfh mornlng at ascloek,
F1RsT BAPTlsR CHURcB--Iseg. II Barton pastor.
iervfcee second and fourth SundaYs Of each month
A. n. E. CHUacH-Rev. p. A. Crockett, pastor.
lcrxices second and fourth Sabbatns eaIn MONTH
Isorning and evcning Sabbath school every Sabbath
il D. m.
RarTIsz caUacu tooIored) -sabbAtls school every
Iabbath at pm.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-12-12
Qounty omeers.

Representative d. IsbeI
Prosecuting Attorney O. w. Bell
2. Hyde. President
Slqtgcs County Court. j. NJ. Marsh West'n District
J. I. Stacy, Eastern District
OfSk County A. Lee
elclt Clerk and 3eeordeE..... James a. Egan
...........Jas Owen
10000. IL. Hamilton
Rele Administra O. j. Via
De. Jno. Wallace
91Hty School Commissioner Tyson Dimes
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-12-12

.;oyernor- Thos 7. Crittenden, OF johnson.
Lieue-faovornor-Ro A. Campbell, Of st. Louis.
Atfs5rney@6SgupF4s--D H. Mcintyre, of Andrafn.
seerstary ofStafe-M. X McGrath, Of st. Louis.
State Andtar-Jno~ Walker, Of Howard
Stats Troaaursr-Fliil. e Chappell Of Cole.
Supst Public Snhools-W. s. Coleman, of Saline.
Register Of Lauds-Bobt Mccullough, Of Cooper
CalTres1m3a ffhis) 10th Districk-A H. Alexander.
srstc Senator (fhis) 9Th nistrick-W. Haliburtoe.
Iq,Iys tthisl 1Ith Judicial Gil cuit-G d. Burgess
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-12-12
Coufrs.

fsGIEcTrT TIobnI-ReEQlef ferm5- are held the arst
1IehdAy il Afrfl and fhzTd Monday In October.
l5eoBATS f3ukz-RtE tEnIer ternsnre held the second
No9eays qffetruary 4 N.Y. August and kevember
HC1dErF N5U 49, Rerhlar terins are held the hrst
aondaysin February, May, August and November
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-02-12
New Work BAY Wade OrJnsi.

1Ct OfIA Nay -alliiaS cEJNs2 4.
New YORK, Feb. l0-The Sun
says all Winter New York Bay has
been made offensive by sludge, acid
aad black grease from the Standard
Oil works. For the past few days
the nuisance has been greater than
ever. Yesterday the floating mat
ter was about two miles wide and
ten miles long Both the upper
and lower bays appear to be entire
ly covered with it. If it hoated
away with ebb tide the nuisance
would not be SO intolerable, but it
collects on the beach and remains
there. 1t also finds its way to the
bottom and the oyster beds are in
jured. Some of them dire destroyed.
Fishermen say the Standard Oil
Company are running their bust
ness and fouling the entire bay. If
the nuisance is not stopped all
shell fish will be destroyed and fish
of all kinds will be driven from
New York waters
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-02-12

A college student, whose father
makes him render an itemized &C
count Of his expenses, received An
order for him to ''explain how the
large sum fer 'incidentals' Was
spent, and then I can judge whe:h-
err you are having enough fua for
your money, for I have been there.
you young scamp" That is hesssort
of father the average college boy
likes.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-02-12
The San fTrlc2acdn.

The San Franciscan" the new
literary paper of San Francisco will
compete with the Argonaut for the
patronage of the class who like
their literature and politics mixed.
The Argonaut does not satisfy those
who believe that middle class peo-
pie who are honest, Intelligent and
refined, are batter than the rascal
~ and boorish who are wealthy.
Pixley has burned the incense of
his talents at the shrine of the
monied power, and hired out his
brains to the monopolies. The
Argonau5 has grown soft with the
slush of society smeared all over
its colnEes. and frauds and hum
bugs have only been denounced
whose incomes were below the Pix
liam idea of what a gentleman should
enjoy financially. People who
liked the paper for its vigor and
ability for Pixley is both able and
vigorous, grew tired of seeing the
kettledrums, musicals and recep-
tons of Mrs. Shoddy paraded
week after week. Hence the "San
Franciscan.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-02-12
a Rev Theatrical Attraction.

French audiences scarcely appre-
ciate plays that are not, to put i!
mildly, well spiced. but for real
''nangLtiness." the pie is taken by
Autonr du Marriage. just written by
a semi-fashionable Comtesse, who
seems to be the French "Ouida. -
This extremely piquent production
processes to describe the inside
story of the betrotha}, marriage and
matrimonial experien ces of one
Paulette, who is wonderfully in
nocent girl. On the stage, the in
teresting Paulette is shown in her
wedding dress, in the nuptual
chamber, and fitting her form to
her robes in the sanctum OF the
modiste. Hosts Of the
many delicate little matters, femin-
inc and matrimonial, are revealed
which have always hitherto been
irrevealable. The &C
tress who plays the ingenious part
of Paulette dresses and undresses
on the stage several times, to the
huge delight OF the bald headed
old sinners in the stalls and bal
cong. In another act, a group OF
ladies and gentlemen battle to-
gether is nearly nude as possible.
The ladies throughout the play
wear real diamonds. real stockings,
dress-improvers, pads. and
show them Elk.