The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-12-31

The holiday week mas Oeen a busy
week with our business men. The
people Of the surrounding country
have learned that this city is the best
market ip the state.
A little son Of Prof. Lawtou, Of
Lincoln Institute, was 30 badly scald-
ed by failing into a kettle Of boiling
water last Friday that II died after q
few hours suffering /
The injunction suit instituted by
Capt. Moore against the Cole and
Galloway Transportation company is
set for next Monday at Fulton. The
new ferry and free ferry. continues to
run.
This city and county should send
a good delegation 90 the Republican
League club manting=at SRdalia ON
the 18th Of February, A thorough
organization Of the party here should
be had before that time.
Ladies' and gents watches of all
grades-just the kind Of present you
want for your friend this Christmas.
Styles and prices to suit anybody, at
T. G.. Burkhardt's, City Hotel build
ing. Call early and see the large
variety.
Don't forget to take advantage Of
the offer we make Of the Farmers
Friend and THE STATE REPUBLICAN,
one year for S1-to all who pay their
subscription one year in advance.
This offer is for a limited time.
Order at once.
An organization Of the Boys and
Girls National Home and Employ.
ment association was had here last
week in the interest Of boys and
girls without homes and employment.
Marriage license was issued last
Monday to Mr.. Geo. W. johnson
and Miss. Susan Englebrecht, OF
Brazito, and Mr.. John f. Engle.
brecht, Of Brazito, and Miss Sadie
Northley, Of High Point. The STATE
REPUBLICAN extends well wishes -to
these young folks.
This office Is In receipt of a letter
from Mr.. Silas Baker, formerly Of
this county, now a resident of SAINTS
Cruz, Cal, Mr.. Baker sends a re-
newal' Of his subscription and Of thai
country, he says: "We have good
rains now farmers are blowing and
sowing (; the grass is green the ground
froze a little a few nights ago."
The Farmers Friend, South Bend;
Ind, is a l65page farm and Aresidt
paper, issued twice a month, at sc
cents a year. We give it absolutely
free one year, to every subscriber
who pays in advance for our paper
for a year atthe regular rate. Oul
subscribers thus get two good papers
for the price Of one.
"a significant communication" ha:
heen received at this office from the
Hon. j. II. Bennett, g.. +. & p. A.
Rio Grande Western R'y. Giving 4
very unique description of the dis
coyery OF natural gas at Salt Lake
City, Utah The Rio Grande-is said
o be ''The Scenic. Line OF the
World Persons wanting to visit
tue great West can address Mr..
Bennett at Salt Lake City, Utah, fol
all information desired.
4 The Atlanta Constitution rejoice'
in the defeat of Mills for speaker. Ii
a recent issue It says Mills was de
feated because the democratic party
cannot afford at this time to handi.
cap itself with the free trade issue
When farmers prosper the country
is doing well. The great farming
regions have not been so prosperous
for years as they are now. Protec
ton and reciprocity have had nj
small share In producing this happy
result.
Congress has not been expected L
do any work before the holidays, and
is pretty certain not to do much work
after the holidays on account OF It's
divided politics and the nnwieldly
overwhelming democratic majority
in the house. 6