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The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05

We are closing out our Clo-
thing Stock regardless of cost.
This makes a good chance to get
good Clothing cheap. Or, to any
one desiring to go into business,
we will sell the stock in bulk and
rent the room. We have the clean
est and newest stock of Clothing
in the county. We have gone in
to the Grocery business again and
can now sell you all your supplies
cheap, and handle your produce as
formerly, at the highest market
prices. We have the best store in
the county, and the only farmers
store in Memphis. Call and see
MURPHY & MILLER.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05
Little streak O'Sunshine.

Once more our CITY is to be visited
10y that excellent organization, Sadie
Raymond and her refined company
players, arrangements having been
made for their appearance here for
one night in the near future. They
will present Audr:ns Masterpiece the
greatest comic opera ever presented
The Mascot" Miss Raymond is
well known here and needs no words
of recommendation from us, and be-
ing supported as she is by the large
company, cleaned from the very
best on the road Prof. Clell CASH
tvs challenge band and operate or
cliestra arc with the company. thus
insuring plenty of good music. Their
appearance here will he the event Of
the season.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05
From Hazelville.

Have been out Of the itcMlz!n2
business SO long we are :lmost out OF
practice.
Still it rains and keeps the roads
bad, aud farmers from their work,
Dat sowing is almost over iii this
neighborhoOd and farmers are ready
to 20 to blowing for corn when the
ground gets dry enough.
Mrs. LAX, has been on the sick
list for the past two weeks.
We understand that some politicians
are branding this part Of the town
ship as Il very ''llar.i'' corner, and we
would be glad if they would give their
reasons for doing SO. Is it because
the people Of this corner refuse. to
pcrpctnate the reign of the party and
men who ignore the interests Of, and
the promise male by them to their
constituency? TO all such we would
say Come up and explain yourselves
If it is our independence You object
to, come out to the TOWNSHIP p club
which meets at Bibla Grove May 18Th,
at 2 O'Clock p m, and tell US so
Don't be afraid to let the people know
where YOU stand. We are fightin.
for principles, not party, and measure
not men. Yes, gcntlemcns, the time
has come when men should do their
own thinking.
Henry Swank met with a painful
accident one day last week, by cutting
his foot with an AK. The wound will
lay him up for several days.
Misses May and Nellie Morton ard
M;ntie Humphrey were visiting Misses
Lille and Gcrtic Smoot last Thurs
day.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Dorothy on
the ..2oth, ult Il II pound boy. All
are doing well.
Good speakers expect to be pres
ent and address the township indie
pendent club at Bible Grove, May
18th. Every body come.
Liberty union met April 23l and
had splendid time and is recruiting
all the time Union meets again May
4th. All members should be present
rs important busineas may com, he
fore the meeting.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05
Mass Convention.

All persons in sympathy with the
demands of the great industrial con
ference as promulgated at st. Louis
on Feb. 22d to 9th 1892. are re-
questcd to meet in mass convention
at the court house in Memphis, on
Saturday, May 9TH, 1892, for the pur-
pose of selecting three delegates to
the congressional convention and al
SO the delegates to the state nominal
ing convention. Let every one who
feels ali interest in this great move
he on hands. The County Central
Committee will also meet on that
day. BY order of the County Cen
trail Committee
THos. BRoADwATER, Oh III.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05
The graduating exercises Of the

The graduating exercises Of the
Memphis high school occurred in
Rees' Opera House last Friday after.
noon. The Orchestra furnished the
best of music and large crowd was
present. \ prayer was offered by
Elder d. W. Misener and princpa!
Morgan introduced tue class in a few
we'll chosen words. The following is
Il list Of subjects and names of the
graduating class: "A pebble has
power by Gertrude \. Barneyback;
"Pandora's Box by Lucy NJ. Combs;
Signals 10y jennie Craig; Seeds and
Flowers by Mary J.. Thompson;
"A Panorama Of life by Rosa v
Smith; american girls, their OPP
portunities past and future" by Grace
NJ. Patterson; To-day and tomorrow
by b. Franklin Miller; "The power of
Sympathy" by Lola n. Weber;
wrecks adrift'' 10y Edward n. Han
son: The law of the harvest by
Anna r. Miller: "Man hath wrought"
by Matte Sailing; Look out for a
storm by Edward H. Simington;
Broken wings by Estella f. Gil
lesp;e; Night brings out the stars"
by Josephine Barnes; America
through adversely to grandeur" with
valedictory, by William d. Rule.
All did very cced!t.bIy well, but thos !.
who excelled in delivery and thought
were Miss Anna r. Miller, Marry l..
Thompson, Rosa V. Smith, Estclla
Gillespie, Lucy NJ. Combs, William
d. Rule and Il. Franklin Miller.
Those two boys certainly have bright
prospects before them, especially if
they enroll at some college and thor
oughly prepare for business. The
class was large, thoroughly drilled
and credit to any school.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05
The Favored Classes.

Teachers, Ministers, Farmers, Ne
chanics. Merchants, as we'll AS their
wives, daughters and sons, who would
like to devote at least Il part of their
time and attention to work that
would bring them lot of ready money
during the next few months, would
do well TO look up the advertisement
of Il. +. johnson 4 Co, Richmond,
Va, in another column, rs it may be
the means of opening up to many new
life and large possibilities. These
gentlemen have been extensively and
successfully engaged in business for
MANY years, and they know what they
are talking about when they tell you
they can show you how to better your
financial conditions.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05
FARMERS UNION.
THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1892.
LOCAL BREWTlES.

LOCAL BREWTtES.
Sadie Raymond IS coming.
Smoke the Cassia, at Watkins.
Sol Allen wants five hundred stock
hogs.
Exclusive sale of the cassia at Wat
kins.
Sadie Raymond in Opera in the near
future.
J. f. Humbert, of Milton, Iowa,
was in the city Monday.
Remember the Peoples party con
vcn:;on in this city next Saturday.
4 phonosraph man with a machine
has been in this city the past week.
H. C. Curtcher had US add his name
to our subscription books, Saturday.
4 crap shooting game was inter
fcrrcd with in this city Sunday after
noon.
Mrs. +. G. Hulen and children, Of
Lancaster, visited with Mrs. Ell Sum
crlan, Monday.
Sadie Raymond and her refined
company of players i'll The Mascot"
in the near future.
Great musical solocs and specialties
at Rccs' Opera House, May 18th
Two shows in one.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. X. Forman, of
Centcrvillc, Iowa, was visiting relati-
YES in Memphis the past week.
c. j. Alexander and W. l. Hum
bert have purchased fine Belgian
stallion from parties in Illinois.
Call OH Ell Sumerlin for brown and
white lcghorn eggs for setting. He
has imported stock, and they are fine.
The past few weeks has been very
discouraging to farmers and business
men. on account of the continued
wet weather
When you see those Banana bills
it means that Watkins has bought a
lot of fine Bananas cheap and gives
his customers the benefit.
II. G. Pitkln has been in Creal
Springs, Illinois, the past two weeks.
looking after his banking and real
estate interests at that point.
The Democratic county convention
to elect delegates to the state, judi.
cial and congressional conventions,
will meet in this city next Saturday
Memphis Encampmcnt No. - Q.
o. f. will hold its regular meeting
Monday next, May 9th, 1892, when
there will be work in all the degrees
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05

The Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union convention of the 1st dis
trict, meets at the Baptist Church in
this city, May 18th and 18th. There
will DC session each forenoon and
afternoon, and 4 lecture each evening
by Miss Henrietta Moore. Of OHIO.
The public is cordially INVITED to at
tend these meetings. Admitt,nce
free. During the te temperance conven-
ton there will be chalk talk one af-
tcrnoon, to which children are espcc-
tally requested to be present.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05
Announcement!

We here really everyone
look goods thing
will be glad We splendid
show the high grade of stuff the superior inducements
greeting goods goods
goods lower prices than when left b
Dry Goods Shoes Furnishings Notions part
the State
slecialcs Trimmings Embodees Knit
Unleware, Hosiery, ankche Fancy Notions showing
line Ladies', Misses Shoes
OF Mems Fine Shoes which will equal
also complete line of Mems Fow Shoes the cheapest
best prices unusually anything everything
Furnishing your give
liberal share of patronage We making close prices
made We goods
prices
time possibly aforl Our this section
bring prices
United We bargains laid
then prices uniformly through entire Stock hiring
as things
old and Again you
wish o look 0 70 buy, W. will be glad O
j. +. Whitacre & 90.
West of Square Of postti1ce MEMPHIS
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05

Why do you pay your enemies for
abusing YOU, by taking their papers
and thus investing in the props of
monopolies while the papers advocat
ing the principles you profess TO
love, amt standing in defense of the
rights OF the people, are struggling
to live; if you are sincere, show your
faith by your wo.ks.-l;ush Hill Ban
uCr
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05

the following resolution was passed
by Cox +. & i. Union of Scotland
county, Mo-:
WHEREAS. The depression Of farm
products and the general discomfort
among the laboring classes. Is ,;,st 10
vicious class legislation and uiscriui-
mating laws enacted by the two old
parties, whom we believe to he the
friends Of the boiIuhoilerS, who oli;@r
no relief to the laboriny people.
Therefore ID it resolved by the
members of Cox Union. No. 34o7,
That we will not attend til. nominat-
ing convention of either of the old
parties. but will support the reform
movement rs Il unit, and do all IN our
power for the success of the Peoples
party and the emancipation Of the
toiling masses.
Fl ID EnSTER
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05

Sam Hartman and family, Of Cen
tcrville. Iowa, will be remembered
by many of our readers as formerly
citizens of Memphis. A month ago
their residence was burned down in
Centervillc and the family barely
escaped with their lives. 1t was
limited at the time the fire WAS of
incendiary origin. Since that time 1t
has developed that before and since
the fire, Mr.. Hartman and family
have been receiving anonymous let
tiers, tllretening them. No cause c,n
be assigned as the Hartmans are a
first class people.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05

Rev. Williams preached at the
Camp Ground Sunday at II, Union
church in Downing at night two very
able discources. We understand he
has been called to take charge of the
congregation at McAdal, Memphis
and Camp Gronl, making his home
in Memphis. He will make an able
addition to the ministral force of
Scotland and Schuyler countles-
Downing Courant.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05

1t Is said tina. some Of Memphis
poultry breeders will endeavor to
secure a anti-scratclling chicken by
crossing Langshan with a Bantem,
in the hope that one leg will be short
and the other long, SO that when it
tries t, scratch, fails down and gives
up the Job
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05

The young men of the city made
up purse, purchased a Wcbstcr's
Unabridged Dictionary and presented
it to William d. Rule, the vali,lictorian
of the class of 1892, Memphis city
school. The present was worth,ly
hesfOwo6
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05
Paid In Capital, $4,000.
jFFlCE Hours FROM "A. NJ. TO / +. NJ.
MILO CNWAN. Assistant Cashier.
Trustees Sale.

WHEREAS. Mary J. Baker and A. II. Baker,
her husband. 10y their crrtain decd of trust.
hearing date of August 18TH. 1850 and record
Ell at the recorders office in and for Scotland
county. Missouri. in book iii. page .-sr1. convey
cd to John B. Nudd, in trust, TO secure the
payment of II certain note in said decd leS-
crhcd. the following ,Ic~crls! real estate ly-
ing nni heing in Scotland county, i'll ta~ state
of Missouri: The east fifteen Ilj acres of of
the southeast fourth of tao southwest guar
ter OF section two -, and the east three nrt.i>
of the east oncl;tit Of the cnc-t,iI: OF the
northwest quarter at section eleven lii. all in
township siXtyiivc tthi Of range eleven III,
west. in oil forty-tiva acres: and whereas. de-
fault has been ,ti.;ie in the p.yincn: ot said
note.
Now. therefore, '. the said trustee. will in
accordance with the terms and provisions of
said deed of trust. proceed to sell the real
estate therein described ut public vc,,duc to
the highest bidder for cash, at the south door
of the Court House in the city of Memphis, in
the county OF Scotland. in the state Of Mis-
souri,. op Monday. June 9th INr' between the
hours II nit O'Clock I'm Inc re. OoI and
i've o'clock In the afternoon of said day to pay
OF un,i satisfy said note as provided hy said
deCd of trust. together with the casts and
expenses Of executing this trust
JOHN B. MCDD, Trustee.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05

f. r. Bartlett attended the Repul.
lican state convention one day last
week and vas one of the leading
members Of the meeting. Mr.. Bart
lett was chairman Of the LIST district
delegation and did much in shaping
the business Of the convention.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05

One of the most attractive sights
to he seen in Memphis is the SHOW
case of &. W. Hennon's Photograph
Gallery. In arranging the case, great
taste has been displayed and every one
should notice the arrangement. G. NJ.
Hennon not only takes the best pho
toyraps, bat keep, up with the
times in all matters relating to his
business.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05

Everybody turn out and see 'Man-
uel Lopez, or an escaped Convict, "
May 18th. The boys need $50. net,
out of this show in order to he able
to pay for their uniforms wien they
arrive.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05

VIM. Burrus, who Is working in
Bloomfield, Iowa, was called home
Saturday on account Of sickness in
his family. Mr.. Burrus will soon
move hi, family to Bloomfield.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05

Burrus l. Written are engaged in
the we'll and celler digging business
and ask to make estimates On that
class of work. Tile and general work
also, promptly tended to.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05

The peoples party mass convention
to select delegates to state and con-
gressional conventions, meets in this
city next Saturday. Every member
of the party, who can, should attend
the convention.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05

The play is on for the last dollar
they think the lerple will stand,
and which can by stealth and Gun.
ningIy laid propositions catch and
fleece the taxpayers of the county.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05

For general assembly Presbyterian
Church at portland De 5on May, 10th
to June 9TH, 1892, the X. & w. will
sell tickets at one fare for the round
trip($66.0O). Going limit May 18th
Final limit 80 days from date of sale.
Tickets can be sold going and coming
by different routes.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05

The high water in the Fabius
Monday and Tuesday came very near
wrecking the railroad bridge west of
town. 1t was feared for Il time tia:
the bridge would be swept away.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05

Drop your price in the slot at s. NJ
Smiths and secure your tickets before
the rush: and see the greatest home
talent show ON earth. At Rees'
Opera House Nav 18th.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05

Oh Ladies'. Mrs. c. L. GUY, of
Lawn Ridge, has just returned home,
with a we'll selected stock of hats.
flowors, ribbons, notions, etc, call
and see them. Get prices before
buying. She will save You money.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05

The County Union held very in
teresting meeting in this city Satur-
day. Several subjects were discussed
and acted upon which will be of in
terest to the order.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05

Joseph Miller, of Granger, is at
tending meeting Of the state presi-
dents and members of the state exc
cutive committees ut Birmingham
Alabama, this week.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05
In addition to previous notice 1

In addition to previous notice for
reduced rates to VI. + conference at
Omaha Neb., the K. & W. will sell
tickets May I'd, 4th, It'll, 18th, 18th,
21st, 18th and 30th at one and one
third fare Cor the round trip limited
Z days from day of sale.
&. \. DEWEY, Agent.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05

Here we are to the front again
with great play. 20 AMI see it and
your neighbor, who stayed at home,
will always regret it. Rccs Bros.
Opera House, Nav IL.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05

Miss Annie and Master Frank Mil
Ter, of Memphis are anon" the nun,
Der who viii! graduate from the pub
lie school at that place. Frank is
the youngest Of the class, bein. Only
II years of agc.-Lanc:ster Excel
si0r.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05
{. \. DEWEY, Agent

The Scotland Co Farmers Mutual
Fire Insurance Co. is the cheapcst.
Keep your money until it is needed,
and he insured at the same time.
W. II. NuOHE, Sec.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05

Money and hlocky horses are. VIA; we are
looking for. See the tine horses ut Daggs
Brothers, just in from Illinois. Milton, the inn
ported Belgian mahogany bay. black points,
1900. years. fine style All! action. L beauty;
service so.
Needy. the Clyde brown boy. nearly black,
American bred, very h!ockE, no white. black
points-f:G0-ti years. fancy bred, our per
cent horse: service 81.
Aaron Burr, maltese jack, blue; only jack
OF his breed in county: years old. n, hands,
yearling mule IA, :! feet inches, when foal-
cd: first mule this year. feet inches black,
service g..
All colts to stand and suck. Mondays. Tues
days and Wednesdays ut home, 3 miles west
of Azen: Thursday afternoons. Fridays and
Saturdays at Oscar Mankopf's, miles north
east Of Brock tfIydc town..
DaggS Bros
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05
The imnnr!pfl Rnlrian

The imported Belgian stallions,
Alexander and Louis Napoleon are
making the season at Downing. No
better stations in the county. Every
body is invited to call and see them.
D. v HAIL.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05

Joe NJ. Ingalls,, a former familiar
figure Oh the stree Is of Kalloka. is in
Producing road graders and making
alliance speeches down in Knox, Adair
aud Macon county.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05
JOHN l.. GRAVES,
II. ID. CRAMER.
IL 4 Nrryru

Those traps can be had ut Mount
& Donncil's hardware store. Parties
abroad can secure them at 500 Il
piece or $500 per dozen, by address
ing NJ. McGarry, Crawford Station,
Mn
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05
Notice,

| want 500 stock hogs. Will take
hogs weighing 40 to $50 pounds.
Want them during May.
Sol ALLEN, Memphis. Mo-
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05

l recall the proposition to pasture
stock by the head, as | have rented
my pasture. LEE T. WITTY.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05

Pasture TO let-bluc grass. Flcn-
ty Of water. DAGG> Bros
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05
REAL ESTATE.

Farms bought and sold. Money
loaned on real estate security. In
surance placed in first-class compan-
les. Attention paid to collections.
LEE +. WlTTY,
Office with Mckee & Jayne, over Scot
land Go. National Bank, south side
square, Memphis, Mo.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05

We, the undersigned, having tried
McGarry's Mole Trap, can say it is
a perfect success, and we would no,
be without one for four times the
price of the trap. It's simple and un
ique, eaisly set and wher it is sprung
you can bet your bottom dollar i,
has got him.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-05

II. d. FOSTER,
Committee on Resolutions.
The morning call., 1892-07-18
ALONG THE COAST.

Mounts Hood aud Jefferson are both said
to be emitting smoke in profuse volume.
In the Ventura County apricot orchards
trees are breaking down under the weight
OF the fruit.
Saint" Teresa Is said to be doing land
ofilee business in the way OF healing the
sick at Nogales.
All along the coast asprants for local
office are beginning to thrust their heads up
ward toward the lightning.
War has been commenced upon the SAL
walton Army over in Oakland and it's dol
lars to cents the army gets the better of it
There seems to be trouble brewing be-
tween the French and English shepherd
ers on the headwaters of Kings River.
Hello! The Supervisors OF Sonoma
County have raised the assessment of the
telephone company, and the wires are be-
coming exceedingly hot.
The Reddiag saloon-keepers refused to
put up money Tor purses unless all sorts of
gambling were permitted, aud so there will
De no racing at the Shasta County Fair.
Wheatland newspaper wants the Gov
ernor to set aside month In midsummer az
legal holiday. OF rather as one long sue
cesslon OF legal holidays. 1t is not half a
bad scheme either
The morning call., 1892-07-18
OVERCOME BY THE GAS.
A Young Man From the Country Found
Unconscious I'm His Room.

Young Man From the Country Found
Unconscious I'm His Room.
A young man about % years Of age regis
tered at the AlbOrn House last Friday as
&c. l.. Thynnes." He was evidently a re-
cent arrival from the country, but he failed
to write the name of the place whence ne
came. The guest was supposed to be q
sailor or lumberman. He was quiet and
orderly. but was observed to be under the
influence of liquor when he retired TO the
hotel about O'clock yesterday morning.
Two hours later the Waterman was at
tracted TO his room by the odor Of escaping
gas. The door was opened aud the occu-
pant found lying on the bed partly dressed
and unconscious. One Of the gasjets was
turned on full.
hack was procured, and in 1t the M
conscious man was conveyed to the Recelv-
ing HOSPITAL There DR.. Berry applied the
usual restoratives for gas asphyxiation and
the patient WAS laid away on a cot. When
searched, purse containing 500 was found
suspended from his neck. On memOran-
DUN book taken from his coat pocket the
name &c. Larsen" was written.
1t was believed that he accidentally
turned on the gas while in maudlin condi-
tton. lie did not make the preparations
usual with suicides.
During the afternoon the patient rallied
somewhat, and the hospital attaches said
he would probably recover.
The morning call., 1892-07-18

may, uttered cry of alarm, and fed from
the house.
| heard the next day that he started for
California.
A letter. which he left behind, cid me-
that he loved me. but he was satisfied that
l had dealings with the evil one, and, there
fore. dared not link his fate with mine.
Investigation developed the fact that Bob
had mistaken a bottle of depilatOry for the
wonderful remover. and l can conscien-
tiousy recommend the same to all ladies
who possess boards and are not happy In
their propTietorship.
| cried week or two most OF the time
after losing my hair and lover. But now,
that time enables me TO think calmly over
the matter, do not regret the accident, for
] have escaped the eternal manipulatiOns of
my father.
/ wear a wig, and have no desire that my
hair shall grow any faster than it chooses to-.