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The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02

There was contest between the
Austin Reversible, Champion Rever-
sible and the Western Reversible in
Edna, Monday, June ed, resulting
i'll a great victory for the Western,
and the sale of ten graders to Knox
county. The Western is the popu-
lar road grader i'll Scotland county
and has given perfect satisfaction to
the ovcrscers 1t is strong. durable,
ligh. draught, and easy to operate.
The Western Wheel Scraper Com
pany is responsible for its contracts
and have kept tier word with the
overseer in Scotland county in re-
gard to warrant of machine.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02
TO MY COMPETITORS:
MEMPHIS, MO. MAY 20, 1891

MEMPHIS, MO-, MAY 20, 1891:
Having been in the hing, Boot and Shoe
Bus iness years and not willing 60 in
a Comb mat ion on pr ces, I wish to max g
apologies to my fellow chants for
selling goods cheap, I fear in int err
feres with your trade I ind that my c1erFs
are taking many Of your customers and SELL
ing them goods, VIII i cls am very much oppos-
ed to, I do wish to inter fere with
you, and the that be long to you. / W sh
you to still them, as they your slaves
and this is not free country. Have adv is
ed my clerks to let your trade alone, you
sell Ugh and l sell LOW, PEOPLE will see
the difference. And then YOU live very inc
VIII lie l live very COMMON. Have been ra sed
very poor VIII lie you have been raised very
h gh and i've in palaces, VIII lie 1 CON-
PEELED i've in my OLD HOUSE. But I am
sed to it and hard lines. 1 HOPE tn s APOL-
OGY will sat isfy EVERY chant in Memph S
and the truth is have to sell low to SAT-
isfy my customers.
YOURS RESPECTFULLY,
MARTIN HUMPHREY
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02

In addition to his hotel and res
tsmant business, JOHN S. Pile has
established 4 first class bakery, where
everything in that line can be pur-
chased ut reasonable prices. His
i,otcl---the Mcmp!iis--is becoming
the most popular house in the city
Plenty of clean beds can always he
found there,
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02

The enterprising men Of Milton,
Iowa, have organized Driving Club,
With the following officers: e. E..
Bull, president; Fl. c. Powers, vice
president; f. B. Cassidy, secretary;
J. f. Spence, treasurer; and L. +.
Summers, l. Harris, A. B. Hale, J.
Robinson, Charles Baird end A. G..
Jolley, directors. The first meeting
of the club will occur on July 22d
and 23d, when large purses will be
offered in trotting, pacing and run
ming races. The premiums are guar
anleed and successful meeting is
assured. We acknowledge the re
ceipt of a complimentary ticket.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02
The trotting pacing and running

The trotting pacing and running
meeting of the Memphis Driving
Club begins here on Tuesday of next
week and continues for four days.
Noble animals from Missouri, Iowa,
Illinois and several other states will
contest for the purses and Eonors.
You will not see at this meeting jad-
ed horses urged by the whip to en-.
dcavor beyond their endurance, but
horses which enter into the spirit OF
the race with the same zeal as tllcil
owners and drivers. We bcspcak 70,
the club a large and enthusiastic at
tendance.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02

Mrs. s. A. Jcwett & Son have sold
their furniture establishment in this
city to keokuk parties. 1t would
not be out of place to give a short
history Of the retiring firm: In the
spring of 1879, they established their
store in Memphis, with very small
capital, no credit to speak of but
with an immense amount of enter
prise that succeeded wonderfully.
Their competition was old and well
established, but under the manage
ment of W. B. Lloyd, the junior men,
Der of the firm, they soon command
cd respectable part of the business
in that line and had the satisfaction
Of knowing when they sold out, that
none exceeded them in the furniture
line here. We hope Mr.. Lloyd will
remain in Memphis, for the city can
not we'll afford to lose SO capable and
gentlemanly business man. When
Mr.. Lloyd came here he had the re-
sponsibilities of a man thrown on
him, though only fifteen years old,
and now when he has ripencd into
manhood there is no telling the
amount of success there is in store
for so capable a person. But where
ever he may 90 we wish him un-
bounded success, feeling that Mr..
Lloyd is perfectly deserving and hon.
est.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02

The declamatory contest between
Memphis and Kahoka took place
Thursday night of last week at Raes
Opera House in this city. Memphis
was represented By Misses Rose
Smith, Nellie Pitlin aud Lena Nc
Murray, while Misses Emma Bell,
Nellie Frazcc and Nellie Kinney for
Kahoka. A special train came up
from Kahoka about six o'clock and
was met by the band and escorted
up town. J. c. Burrows, of the Cen
tervllle Iowegian, b. +. Hciny, of
the Kirksvilia journal AMI II. Il.
Bailey, of Kirksvillc, acted as ind
ges. After several pieces of music
by the band and the opening address
by Evan Smith, manager of the con-
test, the battle of the little giants be-
gan. Miss Rose Smith led off with
The Sioux Chiefs Daughter" and
handled the subject we'll, receiv-
ing much applause when she finished,
and would be hard to excel in speak
ing with a little training. Then Miss
Nellie Kinney entertained the au-
dience with "Christnan Night at
the Quarters Miss McMurray
with the "Murelerers Soliloluy' Was
next. Her style was very pleasing
and seemed to be regarded by the
audience with much favor Miss Mel
lie Frazec's subject was the Eagle
Rock" and in our opinion was the
least success of the six. Then Miss
Nellie P!tkin followed with Sister
and L. The sixth and last contes
| tant was Miss Emma Bell, who did
exceptionally we'll and If there had
been two watches would have re
ceiyed one of them. The ju lyes
brought in verdict III favor of Miss
Pitkin for first premium--gold watch
and the second premium-books, to
Kahoka. The decision of the jul
ges is very generally sustained. Mis-:
Pitk,n's victory is the more CRANE
from the fact that she was the young
est one Of the contestants, being on
ly twelve years old. The little lad,
was certainly entitled to the watcl
and it wo;,ld be hard for any one t;
excel her in the declamatory line.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02

A large number of the people of
the county are partial to running ra-
ces. Heretofore the speed classes
have been almost exclusively confin-
ed to trotters and PAGERS. This year
the club offers four hundred dollars
divided into four purses of one hun.
bred dollars each to ''gallopers" alone.
There will be Il running race each
day of the meeting.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02

Rev. G. Z. Tanquary's regular APP
pointments in this city occur next
Sunday morning and evening. In
the evening his sermon will be in
the nature of an address to the young
people and children.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02

Mrs. Ellen Hewitt, Of Colorado,
who has been visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Davis, for several weeks
near Lawn Ridge, returned to her
home in the centennial state ON Mon
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02

If you want Il new, all steel road
machine in your district, now Is the
time to buy. We can sell you an all
steel grader at factory prices and yoa
will save money by giving this mat
ter your attention at once There
are several districts IN the county
wanting graders and should take adj
vantage Of this opportunity.
JOSEPH INGALLS,. Agent.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02

Horses and carriages are admitted
free to the races. General admission
for persons % cents Tickets good
for foar days can be obtained prior
to July 9th at 10 cents each. Re-
duced railroad rates will also be Civ
Ell during the meeting.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02

Henry Downing is. suffering with
a cancer and not expected to live
long at his home this side of Ian
caster. Mr.. Downing has been one
of the leading settlers of North Mis-
souri, for years. He helped to sur
vey this county and has numerous
relatives living here.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02

For SALE. CuEAr-Onc Eb Bass
one Eb Clarinet, one Eb Alto, one
G Clarinet and one BIB COrnet. En-
quirc of James Gordon, Band leader,
Memphis. Mo.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02

W. +. Adams, of Lawn Ridge, ex-
perienced a miraculous escape from
being killed on last Friday while
wall;ng up we'll. He was down in
the we'll about sixteen feet, when the
ground above cavcd in, together
with large quantity of brick that
was being used for walling. As IT
was Mr.. Adams was injured to quite
IN nXtpnf
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02

Married by the Rev. G. f. Tan
quarry on Sunday, June 18th, Will
liam j. Black and Julia A. Black
Last winter the above couple were
divorced but sensibly have decided
that marriage is not failure.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02

AS proof that the business of this
city is increasing, we point to the
fact that Postmaster Cowells salary
has been increased lately to the ex-
tent Of 500 per year.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02

One of the most pleasant meetings
we ever attended was held ut Lawn
Ridge, Saturday afternoon, June 9th.
1t was intended to hold the meeting
in the school house, but the crowd
was entirely too large and seats and
platform was provided in grove.
John p Davis, president of the sub
union, acted as master of ceremonies,
and filed the position grandly and
acccptably to all. After several good
songs were rendered by IN excellent
choir the president made the well
come address. Then another song
by the choir, followed by splendid
speech by William Thorington. y.
J. Daggs was then called out and
made one of his characteristic speech
cs that was appreciated by the au-
dencc to wonderful extent. Then
after another one of those stirring
songs by the choir, Hiram Hohstadt
gave the crowd an address that will
long be remembered, being to the
point and in i happy strain that car
ried conviction. Rev. Lewis, of this
city, was then noticed in the audience
| and WAS called on for an address
While he was not fully posted in re-
gard TO the demands Of the farmers,
said much that benefited and
encouraged those present. The hap
by hit of the day was made by Judge
q. A. Barnes, who, while he pleased
the audience and brought down APP
plause at almost every sentence, yet
he portray ed the evil effects of class
legislation of the past quarter of q
century and placed himself on record
as being in favor of the position tax
ell by the reformers, endorsing the
Ocala demands and the Cincinnati
platform. Then the old veteran in
the cause of right, Alfred Rathhurn
gave the assembly some good father
ly advice that will never be forg otter
by those who heard him. ". H
Pratt, of Arbela, was called on and
added fuel to the flames that will
keep on burning until the farmers
and other laborers get their ii ghts
The closing address was made by
that earnest worker, W. F. Adams
The program was interspersed will
determinations by John Bertram ant
Ora Glow, select reading by VIM
Hodges, Laura Hohstadt, Berth;
Glow and r. c. Hume. essay by Rob
ert Monroe and songs by the choir
The meeting was 4 splendid success
in every particular and resulted il
much good The good people 0
Lawn Ridge are fully alive to the ne
cessities of the hour and can be de
pended on in aiding the reform move
ment rs much as any other localit,
in the state. We cannot help from
thanking the people present for thei
kind treatment of the writer and hop
. to be present with them often in tn
future 1t would be we'll if sucI
meetings as the above could be hell
in every nelghborhood in the county
Let the people wake up and max
out programs and dates, and sen,
the same to this office for publicg
ton.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02

With last week, the Wyaconda
Blade ceased to exist. Although
edited by college professor, the
Blade has been Il disgrace to jour
nalism, geographically, for about
one year
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02

Ben Morris, having purchased the
Reaugh & Sons hardware store, in
vites all his old customers, and new
ones too, to cal! at the old stand, be-
lieving that he can satisfy any one
ON prices and quality of goods.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02

Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Barrows, of
Centerville, called at this Office on
Friday morning of last week. Mr..
Barrows was one of the judges in the
declamatory contest of the night be-
fore.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02
FARMERS UNION.
THURSDAY, JULY =. 1891.
LOCAL RREVlTIES.

y ~
l.. NJ. Hogue, Memphis. is one of
our hew subscribers.
Remember the dates of the races.
July Z, s, 8 and 10th.
Call at this Office and get 4 cata-
logue of kahoka College.
d. W. George and f. Bell, of Mil
ton, were in Memphis Tuesday.
Something new in baby pictures at
Hcnnon's southeast corner square.
You will make great mistake if
YOU do not attend Kahoka College.
The band excursion to Quincy,
Tuesday, was in every way 4 success.
Peter Swank, of Hazelville, was Il
paying caller on Friday of last week.
Joseph \. Walker was paying
caller at this office Tuesday afternoon
It you want the highest price for
produce take it to Andres grocery
store.
Insure in the Farmers Insurance
Company Of Scotland county. W. r.
Moore, secretary.
Mrs. Douglas, of kirksyille, has
been visiting friends in this city dur
ing the past week.
Money to loan a: the lowest rates OF
interest. &. II. Lawton, northeast
corner of the square.
Big bargains in shoes, slippers
cmbroidcries, white goods, umbrellas
etc, at +. c. Hulens.
W. F. Davis, of Clark county, has
been visiting relatives near Lawn
Ridge during the part week.
Mrs. Eva Ivic and son, of Kinks
vile, has been visiting at her fathers
H. &, Pitkin, the past week.
No one loses any money by trad
ing at G. 4. Andres, for he never al
lows anyone to undel sell him.
To keep up and little ahead o:
the procession, prices have bee,
marked down at &. A. Andres.
NJ. Forman has late notice of re
duction in price of engines and boil
ers sold by him. Call and see him.
Hennon, the photographer, Is max
ing fine photos now. Give him ;
trial. Try his latest and best finish
f. NJ. Smoot, of Hazlcyillc. send
two names-IIiram Wait and VIM
Humphrey-to add to our subscrir
ton list.
| Educate the people in head ant
heart and the country is safc-say
Daniel Webster. kahoka Colleg
does this.
Send for catalogue of Kahok
College and read the address IT,
Farmers" and ITO the Daughters 0
the Land"
John A. Power, John Hohstadt, J
|
D. Hayhurst and W. H. Tower, G
Arbcla, are late FARMERS UN1o
subscribers.
Now is the time to buy good
cheap at T. C. Hulen's. He is soin
to repair his store room and must RI
duce his stock.
Money to loan on both city an
country property at lowest rate c
interest. Geo. II. Lawton, Sr. nortl
east corner square, Memphis, No.
,, If some arrangements was mad
for cutting down the weeds and gras
along the streets and allies of Men
phis, 1t would be a relief to many.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02

Postmaster Cowe!i has perfected al
engagements which enable him to re-
ceiye subscriptions for about 1000
different papers aud pcariolicais, and
to save the subscribers remittance
fees and postage, and will guarantee
against looscs. Will also receive sub
scriptions for county papers.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02

Parties having farms for sale will
please leave particulars, descriptions
price, etc, with Geo. II. Lawton, ST.
northeast corner square. No charge
unless Il sale is effected. 2t
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02

See here! Always trade where
you can get the most and best goods
fel q dollar. A trial will convince
anybody that that place is G. A. An
dres grocery store.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02

For SaIc.-!!ou3e and , lots two
blocks from square. House t rooms,
> closets, = lots, nearly new. One
house in north part OF town, , story,
/ lots, cheap, nearly new. G. II.
Lawton, at office of J. ID. Smoot.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02

G.. NJ. Hcnnon has lately added to
his Studio one of the best machines
for finishing photographs that mon
ey would buy. Give him Il trial Or
der and you will be his customer
fnrcynr
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02

Until Saturday last there were
four mcn-Wm. 3. Barker. .. f.
Cunningham, Charles Barr and W.
II. Smith-at Lawn Ridge that were
not subscribers of this paper
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02

Don't buy a buggy, carriage, spring
wagon. farm wagon or cart unit! J ou
see Townsend's immense stock Of fin
ished work. Prices lower than any
body. Every job warranted. lPts
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02

The new officers of the Lawn Ridge
sub-union are as follows: Delegate
to the county union, John p. Davis;
president, w. +. Adams; secretary,
X. &. Hume; treasurer, Ora Glow.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02

Closing out sale for repairs. I ex-
pect to reshelve anil otherwise repair
my store and ";ll offer everything i'll
my store at reduced prices. Sale
commences now. +. {. HrLES.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02
fOrCN'Cr.

Wh5n the sons and daughters OF
the land 90 to Kaholla College the
fathers and mothers Of that town
welcome them and try to treat them
according to the Golden Rule
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02

II. 3. Fulk, W. +. Noble, r. II.
Montgomery, C. 4. Combs and Ella
r. Tull, Memphis, are among the
new subscribers to this paper during
the past week
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02

1t You are not now 4 regular Gus
toner Of G. A. Andres, lose no
time but become one at once.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02
In Memoriam.

Another of the veterans of the
Cross, from the laity of the church
has passed through the Valley Of the
Shadow of death, and again are We
reminded that the Methodists die
well. JAMES W. POWELL was born
in the state of Kentucky, January
24th, 1872, was converted and joined
the Methodist church in his 14th
year; was married to Amarillo Thur
man January 1st, 1888, and died in
peace at the home Of his son-in-l:w,
Thomas 3. Culwell, in Erath county,
Texas, April 10th 1891, surrounded
by host of relatives and friends
Father Powell for many years III
his earlier manhood served the church
in the Office of steward and class lead
er. \ short time before his death,
while attending the service of the
Sanctuary perhaps the last public
service he ever attended) shook hands
with the writer, and said with deep
emotion I'm going home /
MARK the perfect man, and be-
hold the upright, for the end of that
man Is peace" A
r. A. HALL, Doublin, Texas.
Deceased was the father of james
Il. Powell, of Energy, and was citi-
zen of this county for many years,
was highly esteemed and is well re-
membered by host.
On the same date that his funeral
sermon was preached at the place of
his death, Rev. IL. c. Shook preach
ed funeral sermon to his memory
at McGrady church. Three other
sons besides James r. live in this
part of the country, one near Wal
nut Grove, one at Wilmothvilic and
one at Centerville, Iowa, and all ex-
cept one. with their families, were
present at the memorial services al
McGrady.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02
This Fine Imported Horse
MARTIN HUMPHREY.

Registered in England an, America under the
Nos. Loss aud :'l:i.. will make the season of
:H9i ut III" following times and places: Al
my barn until the 18th o. April, lSal. after
that date vii! be At i:y harm on Mondays and
Tuesdays: Wednesdays and Thursdays at Che
barn 81 Mr.. Mors;.n On the J. W. Harris farm.
ttwo miles ives: of Nein phiS; Fridays ana Sat
ur,iays at the barn OF Ed. Webb, five mites
west OF Memphis.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02
MORE THAN SATISFIED.

MORE Than SATISFIED.
There is firm, TO know their name,
Just con this paper DER,
b Who once asked me. as they ask you,
To step into their store.
bought suit. at Humphreys store,
found it cheap and nice.
And never full to recommend
That firm for
took Il walk, saw all eyes
Observing my new clothes;
was II model, and admired
BY friends. also by foes.
set the fashions for the Gown,
And traveIcd many IL mile,
To tell the people Humphreys clothes,
Fer
The more wore that salt OF clothes,
The better they did please:
/ advertised that store until
The clerks were brisk is bees,
This sui. sd K ,pt its stylish shape.
tweu-madc and firmly knit.
That still it takes the premium
.r
Fit.
So ycu'd he IL happy man,
Just follow my example,;
And If yo.1'd he Il stylish man.
just take me for sample.
Goto the store where all the grades
Are ncw and cheap and nice,
And see if HUMPING y does not excel
For
And Price.
M. Humphrey.
Memphis, Mo
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02

l15th Edition Now
Ready. A book of
over aG pages, CIV
ing more infOrma-
ton of value to adj
lu0 yertisers than any
InSother publication
oeverissued. Ii gives
published. nav
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t more than 1000 copies
cost per line for advertis-
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: city and town of more
Il with prices by the inch
cial lists of daily, country
apers. Bargain offers OF.
.tisers er those wishing to
lsly with a small amount
chow to get
Or the money" ETC., etc.
my address for 80 cents.
WALL g. Co.. Publishers
Using Agents. 10 Spruce
ity. f.nh
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02
Newspaper
Advertising

the name of every newsp'
ing circulation rating in
nupcr Directory OF NOR
Zach issue. with the cost |
ing in them. A list OF the
circulation, in every city
than 5000 population will
for one month Speciall;;
village and class papers.
value to small advertisers
experiment judiciously "
OF money. Shows cOnclii
the most service for tht
Sent post paid to any a.
Address GEO. p. ROwALI
and General Advertising
Street, New York City.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-02
Everything on Wheels.

JOSEPH INGALLS,. Agent
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-01-01

ming, Coroner Schaefer was notified Of
the sad event, and just as the court house
bell announc 4 the arrival of Christmas,
accompanied by Ews.pEMooRAT re-
porter, he left for Massllon TO view the
remains. On arriving there Officers Ertle
and Hogan and Mr.. Quinn Hoover accom-
panied them to the residence of Under
taker Ogden who kindly got out of bed,
and went TO his undertaking rooms.
A FEARFUL SIGHT.
The body was on an ordinary cot and
covered with a sheet. When exposed to
view, the sight was one that would make
the blood of strong men run cold. Both
hands were burned off, one foot was en-
tirely gone, hole was burned in the
breast through to the lungs, the skull was
n chlrred mass and the flesh was almost
entirely burned from the body. What
was left on the bones was roasted to a
crisp.
The mouth was open which would indi-
cate that the victim had been gasping for
breath, and while making feeble resist
ance, fell over on the floor and expired.
Coroner Schaefer returned to Canton
early Christmas morning, and is at Mas
sillon this afternoon, taking testimony.
Those who viewed the remains We'd
nesday night, say il was one of the Worst
sights they ever saw. In Massillon) there
is universal regret at the unfortunate and
fearful death of poor old, harmless, Con-
ran Wilson.