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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19

A few days ago while sitting in Ell
der Bros drug store at Tingley, To-
wa, Mr.. L. L. Dyer, a well-known
citizen, came in and asked for some
thing for a severe cold which he had.
Mr. Elder took down bottle of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
said: "Here Is something / can re-
commend. 1t commands large sale
and gives genuine satisfaction. It
it an excellent preparation and cheap.
Mr.. Dyer purchased a bottle, and
the next day when wei saw him he
said he was much better, and the day
following appeared to be entirely re-
stored. This is specimen of the sf
fectiveness of THIS preparation
Des Moines Mdit and Times. w. G.
Agee & Bro., Dalton, sell the above
mentioned remedy.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19

TIE Rev. +. II. Watts, of St.
Louis, a delegate TO the Baltimore
colored conference, while his train
was running at full speed near Har
peT's Ferry one Light last week,
fell into a dose. Some persons be-
hind him in conversation used the
word wrecks several times, when
he, imagining that something was
about to happen the train, ran to
the platform and made a wild leap
into space The train was stopped
and Mr.. Watts was found in ditch
badly cut and bruised, but he will
recover.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19
NOW TrY This.

1t will cost you nothing and will
surely do you good, if you have a
cough, cold, or any trouble with
throat, chest or lungs, DIR, Kings
New Discovery for consumption,
coughs and colds is guaranteed to
give relief, or money will be paid
back. Sufferers from la grippe
found 1t just the thing, and under
its use bad speedy and perfect re
covery. Try sample bottle at our
expense and learn for youyseI Just
how good thiag 1T is. Trial bottles
free at W. C. Gaston,s drug store.
Large size soc and s1.00.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19

Two more attempts to wreck the
New York and New Haven railroad
trains were made at East Norwalk
last week, but neither were success
full. An east bound accommodation
train going at great speed dashed
into huge pile of ties which had
been placed across the track, and
threw them in every direction, but
the engine and cars did not leave
the rails. An hour later an express
train going west had q similar exper
fence with the same results.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19

A New JERSEY woman who has
jus. sued for divorce on the ground
that her husband works Oh Sunday,
contrary to the religious law, Is max
ing a test case of great interest TO
workers on morning papers and 9th
er Sabbath breakers. If the law
does not uphold her she will still in
sist on a separation, and Il other
women follow suit there will be a
general breakup in journalistic cir
cles and state of cunfusion for the
moral law.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19

THE secret organization of nearly
all the fire insurance companies IN
the United States has been in
session at Cleveland, Ohio, for sew
eral days. but will conclude Its work
in few days more. The organize
tion is so secret tha. no one outside
its ranks knows the names of its
members. A bulletin in the nature
of black list is issued every month
for the benefit of the members. 1t
contains the names of persons whom
it is best for insurance men to leave
alone,
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19

A BOY carelessly set fire to can
of varnish, In Chicago on Wednes-
day night of last week, and property
worth 100000 was destroyed in
consequence, including the Arthur
manufacturing company's five-story
brick block on West Fulton street,
and the Atlas manufacturing com
pany's building adjoining. The loss
which falls mainly on small busl-
ness concerns, occupying the two
buildings, is partly covered by in
surance.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19

The people Of Mass. last week,
tested the value of the time honored
institution Uf ''towp meetings" In
that state. 1t is by attending these
that people learn more than in any
other way their Importance as eiti-
zens and the share that each one has
In our life. The benefits and advan-
tages Of government are more kcenly
felt by the efficient administration or
NAL administration of town or city,
than In corresponding defects or vlr-
tues when exhibited on the broader
stage of the state or nation, and
conservative views are in a large
measure, due to the influences CT
these meetings.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19

The reported large number of
boomers located in the Cherokee
strip has not materialized. For
weeks reports of thousands of peo-
pie going into the strip have been
sent out by the border towns, all of
which have had the tendency to mis-
lead. Troops scouting through the
territory failed to find any evidence
Of settlers on the forbidden lands.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19

How many men have been made
great by their wives! Mary Huber
was one of the most beautiful instan
ces of wifely devotion that could be
imagined Her blind husband was
devoted to the study of bees, and
she watched their movements for
him for hours, never tlring of her
task. She did all his writing, read
to him, was his companion in his
walks, and was always near to COM
fort and cheer him.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19

: A CoNFERENcE of editors of the
agricultural press were in session at
Chicago one day last week for the
purpose of devIslng a plan of action
for relieving the great destitution
exIstlngdn sections of Nebraska and
Kansas. Steps were taken to for
mulate plan for securing funds
and for arranging such committees
as Will be necessary TO make a wise
distribution of the proceeds in such
districts as shall seem to be most in
want.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19

JOHN L. CARR, an ex member of
the New Hampshire legislature, but,
later a resident of HaverhilI, Mass,
was killed by an angry bull in h.sss
pasture few days since. HIS body.
was horribly mutilated the bull 6rst,
goring him ani then Stamping on his,
PROSTATE fofm, Mr., Carr was arms.
ed with pitch fork, but the attack
was too sudden and violent for him.
His body could not be removed till
the bull had been killed.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19

A GRAND tidal wave of modesty is
sweeping over the prairies of the
glorious Westp The Minnesota leg
Islature has before it a bill declar-
ing that the wearing of tights on the
stage is open and gross lewdness,
punishable by fine of from S5 to
500. The governor of Wyoming
refuses to use the new seal of that
state because the GODDESS of Liberty
appears thereon as a nude female.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19

How wise married women look
when they hear young girls talking
of how they will manage their hus-
bands. You will find the same kind
of look on the face of a Scared
old veteran when he hears boy at a
military school boasting Of the bat
ties he intends TO win.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19

TWENTY SEVEN Italians, direct
from their native land, arrived in
Kansas City last week. They went
there to seek their fortunes. One
member of the party, who could
speak little English, said they had
left the sunny skies of fair Italy IN
search of a good American city
where they could get some money
ahead and bring their families later
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19

The Unlted States minister, Mr..
Solomon Hirsh, has delivered to the
porte formal invitation of the
United States asking Turkey to be
present at the Worlds fair. 1t is
believed that the porte will accept,
but some time must elapse before
the official reply will be given.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19

The worlds fair board of control
have defined the duties of the lady
managers. They are among other
things to appoint ope half of the
members OF all committees that
award prizes for exhibits produced
in wbcle or in part by female labor,
beside having exclusive charge of
the woman's building, and general
management CT the interests of wo-
men in connection with the cxposi-
tion.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19

GENERAL MILES has received no.
tice from Washington that he has
been granted thirty days leave of alb
sence, and is free TO leave the United
States for that length of time should
he desire to do so. He will leave
sooD for a tour through Mexico
and will spend the greater part of
the time with friends in the City Of
Mexico.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19

The two surviving sons Of the fate
General Sherman have made appfi-
cation at the surrogate's office IN New
York City for letters Of adlninistra-
ton upon the estate of their father,
Gen. w. T. Sherman, diligent search
having failed to show that the. general
had left a will. The personal estate
of the deceased does not exceed S2,-
800.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19

Ir is natural for all sensible peo-
pie to prefer an open enemy always.
Then there is honest warfare, no IN
uendoes, no back-blting, no lying or
slandering, but clear, honest war,
where you strike out from the
shoulder, either mentally or physlc
ally, straight.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19

A MEETING of the chamber of dep
uties committee appointed TO consid-
er in what manner the merchants of
France can be best represented at
the Chicago Worlds fair took place
in Paris last week. The committee
decided that 1t was advisable to ask
notifications of the customs reguia.
tIOns.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19

FASHION is still making conquests.
Even the professional votaries of
terpsicore have learned that drape1y
adds to the charm of graceful motion.
The management of flowing skirts
has been developed as an art that
demands high degree of skill, and
is no less attractive IN exhibition
than a mere display of the tightly
clad supports of the human form di-
vine,
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19

THERE are 5000 Indians living on
reservations in New York State. The
Senecas are the largest tribe, having
1000 members. They have buried
the hatchet, smoked the pipe of peace
and instead of having ghost dances
this season, they have Christmas
trees, just like the pale faces.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19

WILLIAM BRoTHERToN, a young
man, left Napa, California, on the
18th, for New York. trundling a
wheelbarrow. The trip is the result
of wager of 50 900 on his ability to
accomplish it within six months. Two
years ago he made similar trip
from Los Angeles to Cincinnati in
five months and two days.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19

The Chillian coast towns have been
deserted to large extent by the citi-
zens, who have taken to the hills,
fearing a bombardment. Business
is generally suspended, and the rum
ming of trains on the various railroads
has been almost entirely stopped. 1t
is rumored that Santiago is threaten
ed with a water famine.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19

THE steamship, City of Peking, ar
rived at San Francisco on Tuesday
of last week, five days from Hong
Kong and sixteen days from Yoko-
hama, and reported that some 800
Chinese pirates and robbers were be-
headed IN Kwantung province during
the last few days of the old Chinese
wear.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19
A NUMBER of influential Tenne

A NUMBER of influential Tennes-
seeans are taking steps to have Cen
ersl Andrew Jackson's relics rep
resented at the Worlds fair. They
have already secured quite a num-
Der of these relics, such as his fam
lily coach, his dining table, his old
arm chair, and quite a number of
other souvenirs.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19
Gard TO the Public.

The undersigned citizens of Char
iton county having learned that one,
Wesley Ellis, in an article published
in the CHARLTON COURIER, asserted
that "lhe only willing tool know of
is Mr.. George Brewer, a witness for
A. V. Salisbury, who swore POSI-
tive falsehood." we ask the public to
weigh the evidence as to Mr.. Ellis
truthfulness.
Having been scqusinted with Geo
Brewersfor several years, and fully
believine in his integrity and homes
ty, we desire to state that we do not
believe George Brewer would swear
to falsehood, or knowingly make
an incorrect statement, and further
we will state that so far as George
Brewer is concerned we sign our
names to thus card without his knowI-
edge nr solicitation.
We deGounce the SANDER publish
ed to Injure our friend or neighbor
who we have favorably known, and
we deem 1t but an act of justice ia
this manner to vindicate good citi-
zen and honest man, whose integrity
has been malIciously assailed.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19

RECENT statements on the subject
of racial increase in population of
the country during the past decade,
soon to be issued from the census
bureau, will show that the percent
age of increase, during the past
ten years, of the white race was "a
per cent, while that of the colored
race was Is per cent.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19

THE latest dispatches from uumer-
Gus points throughout MiDnesotas
Northern Iowa, Central Illinois, South
ern Wisconsin and Eastern Nebraska
repor: that the severest snow storm
of the winter ragged Saturday night
and Sunday of last week. There was
a regular blizzard blowing, and snow
is badly drifting.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19
THE proposition to apply. the s647

THE proposition to apply the S647
600 direct tax, soon 10 be received
from the government, to the univer-
sity endowment in most timely and
satisfactory manner. A bill to this
effect is now before the general as
sembly. Every curator, alumnus or
other friend of the institution should
urge its prompt adoption.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19

For nerve and heroic courage
Mrs. John Dunn, of Corpus Christi,
Tex, takes the palm. A Mexican
burglar broke into her house not
long since. Armed with Winches-
ter rife, she tracked him to his camp,
half a mile away. He made for her
with an axe, whereupon she shot him
dead.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19

CELEsTINE KALTENCACH, the oldest
postmaster in the northwest, died
Tuesday night of last week at his
home in Potosi, Wis, aged S5. He
was appointed postmaster at Potosi
in 1888, and with the exception of
two years held the position until his
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19
McDoNALp, the present Premier of

MCDONALD, the present Premier of
Canada, was again returned to power
on the 5th, but with a greatly de-
creased majority. The maritime
provinces, In which the liberals were
sanguine of making clean sweep,
disappointed all their expectations,
and were virtually the means of sus-
tainIng the government.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19
K KEYTEsvILLE MO. THURSDAY. MARCH 49, 1891

CONGRESSMAN BREcKENRIDGE, Of
Kentucky, was critically ill last week
at Pensacola. He was caught in the
rain at the review of the South At
lantic squadron, ard as result was
seized with la grippe, but late re-
ports are favorable.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19

New discoveries are continually
being made proving Florida the
treasure house of prehistoric relics.
The latest find is the remains OF q
mammoth fossil buffalo, which was
uneartbed recently in the Withla-
hooche river in Marion county.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19
HOG CHOLERY CURED or NO PAY.

We hereby appoint A. F. Sueed, Drug
gist ard Grocer, of Keytesyi le. M. rs our
agent for the sale of WV HALLS nuG AND
POULTRY CHOLERY CUBE, and authorize
him to return the money to any one who
has not been benefited by its use, This
re medy is guaranteed to cure part of the
hogs so sick they viii not eat, and is the
only remedy that can be given to hog
that will not eat. The VIZ. HALL
medicine Co. ST. Louis, Mo,
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19
NUMBER 8.

JUDGE PRATT, of New York, re
Gently had bullet removed from
his nose that had been there for 20
years. A rebel planted it there at
the battle of Gains Mill in 1862.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19

IT was with difficulty that a mob
was prevented from lynchlng the
WIgonton family, at MI. Sterling,
Ky, one night last week for the
poisoning of William Ferguson and
B. G. Watts, his son-in-law, both OF
whom died, and Miss Boyd, a grand
daughter of Ferguson's, who is still
In critical condition.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19

ARRANGEMENTS have been perfect
ed through the county commissioners
whereby the elevator companies will
supply needy farmers in South Da-
kOta with seed grain. Five or more
responsible farmers of every township
will guarantee that the seed furnish
the needy, will be properly sown,
the crop harvested and elevator men
paid. Last week the county COM
missioners voted to guarantee the
elevator company against loss of any
kind,
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19
senevolsn. and Literary

ExyrgvILIs LIszIRr-E. B. Kellogg. Librarian
q sen from . to u .. m aud from 2. TO p. m.
EARRkr LossE, No. "a, A. Y. and A. M.-John
chivsrr, Master; u. n. Anderson, Secretary. Regu-
nsesings Saturday evening preceding full neon.
cuAErrox LoDsE, No. III. A o. q. VINO.
D. Butler. ". W.: r. II. TIsdale, Recsrder. Regular
ae~tfngs I'd and 9TH Tuesday evening at o'clock.
CuAErTox Co MEDICAL SocIETT.-Meets tn Fourth
YksssdAy In zach month at Salisbury.
.sELEcTs ExIsHrs, A o. q W.-heets I'd and 4th
friday ere ,ings In each mouth. IL. Moore, IS. O.
3. N .Tisda.s Il. ~
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19
General Directory.
County omcers.
ReliRious.

hErsopIsr CHuRcH (seuthl-Rev. W. II. Younger
pastsf- Services hrst and third SAbbaths, morning
sad evening of each month sabbath school Sab
IN morning at . O'Clock. Prayer meeting wednes
srs1ings-
FxBBrvEEIAs CuuRcE-Rev. W. A. Smith, I2s-
tor servees the Second and fourth Sabbafhs in each
month, morning and evening. Sabbath Sehoolsyery
sabbath morning at O'Clock. 49,
rIEsT BAFTrsTCHu ncH-Rev. Edwin Nsrvel pastor
Services second and fourth SuudAvs Of each ms nth
sundsy-school every Sunday morning at O'Clock.
Praysr-msstin< on Tuesday evenings Of each week.
cHnrsr An CHUecH-Elder J. W. Caldwell will
preach Of the Bap jst Church the hrst Sabbath in
% month, morning and vveilng.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19

AN OLD MAIDS SOLHkOQUY.
+" 10 take or not TO take 10, Is the question
neither IL Is better TO end this earthly carper
spinster-braving the smiles of those who would
insist = ~ "SAA~
That lack OF lovers caused my lonely State
Or take The remedies my sisters take
And see my eyes grow bright as tho bathed
IN the immortal fount De Leon sought
In vain In F'orfda's peaceful shades-
on have heart my married sisters saw
ong nat go5d @ old DT plsrees Fav9rite Prescription
kesioFe the health or one who fain would die
To rid herself of all the palm she feeis.n
The aforesaid spinster took the remeav-
ana 1orthwlth took husband also, having
Thousands of women owe their fresh. bloom
ing countenances TO the restorative effects of
DR.. Pierces Favorite Prescription. II ia
positive cure for the most complicated and
obstinate cases of leucorrhea, excessive flow
ing, painful menstruation, unnatural suppress
slons prolapstls or falling of the womb. weak
back, female weakness" anteversion, retro
version, benring-down sensations, chronic con-
womb. - 49,
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1891-03-19
Dr.. PIERCE'S PELLETS

regulate and cleanse the liver, stomach and
bowels. They are purely vegetable and per-
fectly harmless One q Dose. Sold by
druggists. 25 cents vial.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-12-31

M E. Church, South Rev. X. c. Atkins. Pastor
Services every Sunday at 1880 AM and 7:45 p.
M. Sunday School at 9 AM, j. G. King, Supt.
Watauga Sunday School, NJ. Z. Church, South,
meets at Lusk' S Institute ut 900 A. M, every
Sunday j. W, Crumley, supL,
NJ. e. Church-Rev. G. W. Coleman, Pastor. Ser.
vices every Sunday at 1910 AM and 7:45 Pm
Sunday School at Il m, Z II. Jennings, Supt.
Class meeting each sunday AT p. m.
Presbyterian Churoh-Rev J. c. Cowan, Pastor
Services every Sunday at 1890 AM. and 7:45PM
Sunday Sch0ol at 8 AM. K. A. Wood, Supt
Baptist Church-Rev. J. II. Snow, Pastor. serv.
ices every Sunday at 1870 AM. and 7: 45PM
Sunday School at AM, J. A. Cargille, Supt,
East Carnegie Mission Sunday School, Baptist
Church, M cts in East Carnegie at 300 O'Clock
each sunday afternoon, j j. Adams Supt.
Christian Church-Elder D. T. Buck. Pastor
Services every Sunday at ~: 40 AM and 7:45PM
Sunday School at AM. J M uaunt, supt.
Carnegie Mission Methodist Church-Rey T. =.
Russell, Pastor. Services every Sunday Of
10:30A. M Sunday School at A. M Rev. T.
B. Russell. supt
Episcopal Mission Rev w. G. Wells Missionary
Services every Sunday at II AM. Sunday
School at 10 AM,
Cumberland Presbyterian Mission Chnrch-Rev
T. b. McAmis, Pastor. Services every LIST and
4th Sabbaths in Y, NJ G. A. Hall. Sunday
School every Sabbath at 9 A. M, F P Baxter,
9unt
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-12-31
TRANSIT METEORS.

Last years resolutions are being
trotted out for half-sOle and heel
Philadelphia Record.
When a rich man gives his money
to public charity his poor relatives
never applaud.-Atchison Globe.
The snare Of drum is not dana er-
Gus. 1t is the snare of the willy drum
mer that you want to lookout for
Boston Post.
The actor appears to be fragmenta-
ry individual. He's always in parts
and the parts are in pieces.-Bing
hampton Leader.
ut was green Christmas" said
the pretty girl upon whom a callow
youth had lavished two weeks salary.
Washington Star,
~ am afraid George is firing OF me"
"Why, dear?" "He has been telling
me that | am too good a woman to
be the wife of such man as he is
Indianapolis Journal.
A good many artists who make
money in art and spend it in whisky
think the maa who made his money in
whisky and spent it in art a vulgar
Philistine.-Chicago Times.