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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26
VOLUME xxi.
An Old Document.

We were shown "Uncle Tom" FL
liott's first commission as surveyor
of Charlton county Wednesday,
which was signed by Gov. John C..
Edwards on the thirtieth day OF
August. 1S47, of the independence
of the United States the seventy
second, and of the state of Missouri
the twenty-eightb.
The commission is also signed by
Falkland IL. Martin, secretary OF
etate.
The official acknowledgment was
taken before John T. McAshan, q
iustice of the peace then living at
Keytesville, hut who afterwards
moved to Brunswick and was killed
there during the war.
The oath consisted in the new sur
veyor's pledging himself to support
the constitution of the United States
and of the state of Missouri, and to
faithfully drmean himself in said Of
dee.
Unlike such documents nowadays
Mr.. Elliott was not required TO
subscribe his name to il, but simply
appeared before the justice OF the
peace, to whom he was personally
known, and made the required Of
fetal oath.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26

The commencement exercises O.

The commencement exercises of
the Brunswick public schools took
place at the opera house in that
city on Monday, Tuesday and We'd
uesday nights OF this week. The first
two nights entertainments were de
voted to and participated in prin-
cipally by the little folks, and are
SAID to have teen very instructive,
amusing end entertaining, which
SPEAKS volumes for the tea chers under
whose care they have received such
thorough training and made such
rapid progress, among whom is an
amiable Keytesville young lady in
the person of Miss jennie Cooke. who
has taught three terms in succession
in these schools, and has been re em
ployed for the fourth. The last night
was devoted to- thegraduating clase,S
in number. whose essays and ora
tons were of a highly interesting ma
ture, showing conclusively that their
mental wants had been administered
tn by thorough educator, Prof. Z.
L. Hubbard. Wednesday evening
Prof. Hubbard received a telegramin-
forming him that he had been elected
superintendent of the Richmond
public schools at a salary of 81 900
per year, but we are unable to say
whether he will accept this offer or
remain in Brunswick. The enter
taInments each evening were inter
spersed with sweet music by the we'll
known Brunswick orchestra, which
added greatly to the enjoyment of
the audiences.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26

The public school board, at Roth
vile, met last Friday morning and
re-employed Prof. W. A. Stratton,
as principal, and selected Miss Ro-
berta Waugh as assistant of the
Rothville public school for the next
fall and winter term. Truly good
selections, as Prof. Stratton and
Miss Waugh are two OF Charlton
county's most enthusiastic and &c
complisbed teachers.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26
Judge AlleE.

Governor Stone, on Monday. ap-
pointed Mr.. G. K. Allen, OF Yellow
Greek township, as Judge of the
Charlton county court for the Yves
tern district, to ill the vacancy oc-
casioned by the resignation of Judge
James A. Reddins. Mr.. Allen is one
of Ch ariton county's most intelli-
gent an,. progressive farmers, and
will, no doubt, hold down the wes-
tern end of the county court bench
with credit to himself snd to the
sa atisiactiou of his constituents.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26

Misses Minnie Arbogast and Julia
Burns, of Dalton. came to keytes-
Vile Monday to do some shopping,
taking advantage OF the liberal OF
fers of our business men through the
advertising columns of the COURIER.
On returning home. in turning the
corner at Schelrs restaurant, Miss
Arbogast accidentally dropped one
OF the lines which slightly frightened
the bigh-spirited animal she was
driving, and in attempting to stop
the horee with the remaining line.
turned him abruptly and uPeet the
vehicle. throwing the young ladies
out, but without any serious result.
Parties near by Immediately quieted
the fractious equine and prevented
what might have BEEN n disastrous
runaway.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26
All Getting Better.

VIM. Morris, who shot bic wife and
then himself, six miles south of Key
teryille on Monday of last week
continues to improve as does also his
wife, and it is now thought both will
recover.
Jack Prather, the keytesville ne
gro, who was accidentally shot by
Howard Owen with a target gun on
Wednesday,. May 17th, is improving
rapidly, ,tand is nov able to sit up
a part Of the time.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26

+. 7. Nuylor, former Kansas
newspaper mau. who at one time
edited the Lucas Advance, has been
in Keytssville during the pact week
exhibiting the wonders OF q phoDo-
graph to those who had a nickle 10
squander. The phonograph is one
of the most wonderful inventions of
the age, and can he made to repro.
duce any sound from the cheerful
chirp of a cricket To the lively air of
q circus brass baud. The machine
which Mr.. Naylor has is said to- be an
exceptionally good one, aud is well
worth herring. Mr. Naylor is stop
ping at Jackson's restaurant.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26

The elocutionary contest between Misses
Lena Chapman, Edith Cox, Mable Gains
Mary Tracy, Alline Kennedy, Clara Bow,
man, LEILA Riley and Lucy winn. of Charlton
county. and Bernie Hall, Alice McNinch and
Nell Ruby. of Randolph county. came OF,
at Salisbury Monday night. and was delight
full and entertaining. The young ladies all
acquitted themselves creditably, and wera
enthusiastically applauded. Miss Bernie
Hall recitsd in the most eloquent and grace
full manner, and captured the prize
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26

Turner Walden, of Marceline, was
arrested in keytesville by Sheriff
Dempsey about noon on WeGnes-
day, when 3S-calibre revolver was
found on his person in an inside
vest pocket.
At the time of the arrest Mr.. Demp
sey took Walden to be Frank Wal
den, also of Marceline, who was here
a week or ten days ago and who
was guilty of shady conduct in con
nection with his brother, Theodore
Walden, whom Sherifi Dempsey ar
rested in Indian Territory two or
three weeks ago, and who is now in
Jail awaiting trial on a charge OF
forgery.
Turner Walden 10 also a brother
OF Theodore. and he, too, was guilty
of questionable conduct while here
Wednesday. in fact both Frank and
Turner Walden were trying to as
sist Theodore in escaping from Jail,
as the finding of one or more steel
saws which they had endeavored to
get to their Jail bird brother develop
ed.
On being taken before Squire
Wheeler ON Wednesday evening
Turner Walden was fined 500 and
costs for carrying concealed weap-
ons, and in default OF payment was
committed to Jail.
Sheriff Dempsey. who is always on
the alert, had also obtained sufficient
evidence To justify the arrest OF
Frank Walden and left for Marceline
between 10 and IL o'clock Wednes
day night armed with warrant
for Frank and arrived here with
him yesterday about noon.
On being taken before Squire
Wheeler on a charge OF attempting
to assist his brother, Theodore, TO
escape from Jail, Walden was hell
in the sum OF 5000 bail Tor his ap-
pearance before Squire Wheeler for
trial to- morrow. and in default of
bond in the required amount he was
committed to Jail.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26
WEDDING BELLS.

DYER-CAsH:-Mr. Daniel Dyer and
Miss Josephine Cash were married
at the residence of the brides step
father, r. L. Vaughan, in keytes-
vile, on Wednesday. May Gath,
Squire II. A. Wheeler sealing the
marriage VOWS.
HUNTER PULLIAM:-Mr. Geo. Hun
ter and Miss Mamie Pulliam, u
dusky Keytesvills couple. were mar
ried on Sunday, May 21st. Squire
II. A. Wheeler pronouncing the mar
riage ceremony.
RINGER vrSsoN:-Mr. W. e. Rim
ger and Miss Nora vinson. both OF
Indian Grove neighborhood, were
married at the residence of the Of
ficiating minister. Rev. j. b. Rice,
in Keytesville. on Wednesday. May
oath.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26

Rev. c. n. Crouch, pastor of the
Baptist church at Moberly, filed II
suit in the Macon county circuit
court last we-k against Z. B. Cahill,
u Catholic priest at Macon City, for
s25, 900 damages for libel and Sian
der. The suit has created sensa-
ton in that community as both men
are prominent ministers i'm the r
Respective denominat tions.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26
Probate Court NJ Salisbury.

Judge fl. q. Minter's court was in
session, at Salisbury, Tuesday and
Wednesday.
Two cases came up for trial, viz:
Rebecca +. Finnell against g. +.
Gooch, administrators of the estate
of Edward Gooch, deceased. The
plaintiff brought suit against the
estate to recover $1,000, claiming
that amount to be due her for TAX
ing care of her father, Edward
Gooch. during the last six years oi
his life. The jury which tried the
case gave her a verdict for 81 ,021.
The other case was that OF Lenora
Vanderpool against Thos. c. Pat
tereon, administrator of the estate
of Sarah A. Summers, for S191 for
taking care of Mrs. Summers dur
ing a year or SD previous to her
death.
The jury failed to agree, and this
case will come up for trial again, in
Keytesville. on the third Monday in
August.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26
Attention, Township Assessors.

With the view to obtaining a more
uniform assessment of both real and
personal property, meeting of the
various township assessors, of Char
iton county, has been called to meet
at keytesville, on Saturday, June
10Th. 1t is important that every
township assessor in the county be
present. T. j. l.. HUTCHINSON,
T. b. JORDAN,
+. NJ. SANDERS.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26
Dentistry.

DIR. Broaddus. of the firm of Mid
dleton < Broaddus, dentists of Chill
licothe, will be at the Sneed hotel.
in Keytesville, Monday, May Goth,
aud will remain one week. He will
be prepared to do all kinds OF dental
work, such as extracting, filing,
crown and bridge work. Those de-
string the services of dentist will do
well to give him a call. Charges
reasonable; examination and con =
sultation free.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26
NUMBER Is.

One day last week Charles Kavanaugh
OF near Pee Dee, had a coat and vest and SIS
stolen from his residence supposedly by two
italinn peddlers, who have been making the
rounds in that neighborhood. Offering for
sale table linens, dress goods. towels and
various other articles. Last Sunday night
MIR. kavanaugh came to Keytesville and
swore out a search warrant and placed it in
the hands OF Sheriff Dempsey, who, the next
day, went out to the residence of Chas Fisher.
where the Italians were stopping. and search
ed the persons of the sons of sunny Italy,
but failed to find the stolen articles
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26

"Pap" Minser, OF Salisbury. was
over Tuesday as good narur d ss
ever, Notwithstanding his recent
misfortune in losing an eye. Pap"
is now getting along nicely, but the
eide of his face was partially paralyz
ed from the Heavy blow OF the rock
which bursted his eye. lt will be
remembered that the rock was
thrown by Sam Robbins o~d at an
other man during q public sale. near
Salisbury, at which Pap" Minser
was present in the capacity Of auc-
tioneer.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Angus A. Kennedy TO David A
McKibben and others, ne IA NV 4
sec 1S, twp 80, r2O, and 81 66-100
acres. the west side of NV IA sc / 4,
sec 1S, twp %. 2l-S5O1. .62.
Chas. Il. Minich and wife TO W. 5.
Robinson and John Windsor, lo,s 1
and 2, block % in town of Sumner
$1,15O.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26

j. E. Mitchell and wife, of near Indian
Grove, were in Keytesville Saturday, and Mr.
Mitchell called on the COURIER while in town
He is teaching his third term at Pollard
school-house, which is near Indian Grove
which fact is a pretty good recommends
ton in itself, as no school will employ any
teacher three terms in succession If he does
not rank high in the profession. Mr.. Mitch
ell will teach the coming winter at Hickory
Grove
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26
Tho Worlds Fair.

/ take pleasure in announcing 10
my old keytesvill- and Charlton
county friends TINT have fitted up
rooms for the accommodation of the
worlds fair visitors, and would be
glad To make engagements ahead.
Street cars run right in front Of my
door and pass directly on TO the
worlds fair grounds without
change. GEn. IL. STUART,
1912 Cottege GroveAve Chicago, Ill.
Come To Eeyt-svil.e and get ]. 7.
Swain < Sons prices. They viii not
be under sold.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26

Some prankish young men, of Brunswick,
unhitched the horse from Mrs. Edward Al
Inns buggy, in that city, Tuesday afternoon
OF last week, and then substitut ted the horse
OF n farmer in its place. The trick was dis
covered in time, however. to prevent any
mishap or serious accident.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26

There has been quite an influx OF eastern
people into Charlton county this spring.
They are a substantial and intelligent class Of
farmers, and have located principally in the
vicinity of TIiplett. Some of them have
already purchased farms in that community
while Others are renting this season, and
will look elsewhere before locating.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26

Mendon township claims to have the best
roads in the county. This is very COM
mendable pride in the people of that town-
ship. We wish their conduct in this particu-
lar was emulated by the citizens of Keytes-
vile and other townships in the county.
A generous rivalry in public improvements
OF this character, would, no doubt, result in
much better roads than we have.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26

The residence Of George Louthan, at
Brunswick, wos burglnrized Friday night of
last week and 500 in cash taken from the f.
male members of the family. Mr.. Louthap waa
aroused in time to see the retreating form
of the thief disappear in the darkness. but
WIS unable to overtake him or it may be he
didn't wan.t to
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26

Mrs. B. p Chapman, very estimable Ia
dy, ia lying dangerously ill ather home, three
miles east of Mendon. She was stricken by
paralysis a few doys ego, and but little
hopes are entertained of her recovery. All
that kind nursing and medical skill cen do,
is being done to restore her to health.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26

DR.. John F. Cunningham, of Brunswick
highly esteemed friend and patron OF the
COURIER, has in his possession a copy Of tho
Farmers Register. published at Troy, New
York, in 1915, containing a notice OF the
death of his aunt, and copy Of the Jefer.
sonian, published at Watertown, in the same
state, in 1888, containing an account of thu
death of his father
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26
A Burglar captured.

n etIdDScT giving uts udtue Us
Frank Mason, "a man havin. the ap-
pearance of being about 20 years OF
age. was lodged in jill here Wednes-
day afternoon to await the action of
the grand jury on n charge of bur.
glary, having been committed from
Judge Newbold's court, at Salisbury,
in default of $500 bail.
The premises on which Mason
made himself so familiar were those
OF Xavier Miller, five miles north
west OF Salisbury, where he entered
the Miller mansion last Sunday
morning about 10 o'clock and stole
81 in silver and 50 bill from a bu-
reau drawer.
At the time the theft was commit
ted Mrs. Miller was in the garden
getting some vegetables for dinner
and Mr.. Miller was out on the farm
surveying his crop prospects. A
little boy was in the yard when the
stranger entered the house and shut
u middle door. The boy ran and
told Mrs. Miller, but she supposing
that il was Mr.. Miller who had gone
into the house, finished gathering
Der garden "sass," and when she
reached the house che noticed that
some papers that ought to have
been in a bureau drawer we're scat
tered over the floor. and on examin
ing the drawer found that 50 in mon.
ey it had contained was no. there.
Hurrying to the door she saw
the stranger, whom the boy had seen
enter the house, moving of at
a lively rate, and at once utilized
her voice as a burglar alarm.
Mr.. Miller soon appeared upon the
scene and gave chase to the free
booter, and was assisted oy two OF
his neighbors, Jacob gni Chas.
Hauswirth.
The thief started in the direction
OF the Charlton river, but Miller had
given out i'm the mean time, and
the chase was continued by the Haus-
wirths, one of whom had II pistol,
and who were joined later by Doc
Philpott, n negro. who wac ont hunt
ing and whose gun did good service
when the burglar was overtaken
as he was about midway across the
Charlton, and was making lively
strokes for the opposite shore.
At the point of the gun Mason
was persuaded to turn back, al
though he sank at first. and drop
ped part OF his clothing, he having
stripe to his under clothes. and
was carrying his coat, vest and pan.
falcons across the Charlton with
him when overtakcn. He also drop
ped his punts in the water and pre-
tended he could not find them, as
they contained the evidence of his
guilt-the stolen money.
On being started back to Miller's,
and after walking about half II
mile in his underclothiDg Mason con-
cluded that he could locate his lost
breeches and was taken hack tn the
creek where his trouses and his coat
and vest were found, but whilefu
ling in the pants pockets, under the
water, Mason changed the money
from his pants pockets to his under
clothing, where it was sfterward
found, the amount being s25.75.
Mason stated that he only had 81
in silver. out claimed sgain thut he
had S23.
The coat and vest he had on. X is
thought, belong TO Chas. kavan-
augh, of near Pee Dee, Who had a
similar coat and vest, containing
SIS, stolen last Saturday afternoon.
Judge AlleE.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26

Ligh-brel trottinS mare, belonging to
the firm Of McKib5on & Lain2e, of neur
Mendon, was bitten by rattle snake ore
day last week The animal was finally
saved .Tom death by liberal supply #
alcohol and wnisEPy, administered by 'Ji.'
Rash
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26

horse of Louis De Rouse, while re-
turning from Brunswick, became frighte ned
and ran away rhe young man was thrown
from bis cart, but was not seriously hurt
The cart, was .orn into fragments anI sc ,t-
tered over tho adjoining eouutry.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26

Prof. Matthews, of the Triplett public
schools, went to KirksvilIe, No, the latter
part OF last week, and applied for license to
practice law. After being admitted he will
return to Triplett and hang out his shingls
as lawyer. He is represented as q young
man Of ability and energy and will no doubt
sucreed.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26

Colore' r. Fl. Musser, one of Brunswick's
Oldest and best-known lawyers, was at Pa'>
gstt ore day last week. ia the interest of n
client. The many frieuds of the colonel will
he glad to hear that his health has improv-
-, lffcier. l. 20 allow him to attend to
;,rsinees
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26

Several cases "f lnng fever, or as it ~
techr;r.,ry cn,lrd UncEmorif. have occurred
among the Lorsss in the neighhorhood of
ByBumville. Mrs Samu.. Wilson. OF thst
vicinity. iost valuable mare will, the muI
!y last week
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26
For Sale.

Half interest in our business.
Party must be- n hustler. ami stIict-
ly temperate. Call On or adrIrss,
SSEED DRUG K Gao Co,
keytesviIt-, Mo.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26

lev. J. W. Ramsy. o: Salisbury. is com
dGc;iE- "a .rotrs.rtrd ii,s'e'ing ia the Aeti.-
dist church. ut nJris. icmua county, aszis:-
cd b IL. rCsior. Rev. i. u. Meyes.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26

HoIcomb has repaired and rebuilt
his lumber sheds and now 10 filling
them with fresh stock. Call and
aee him.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26

All the latest designs in ladies'
handkerchiefs, both ia linen and
chiffon, at Mrs. c. p. yASDIvER's
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26

No barb wire equals the Glidden
for strength and capacity in max
ing a fence. Holcomb handles it.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26

The flowers only Lloom in the
spring, but j. L. Swain & Son sell
first-class groceries all the year
round at rock bottom prices.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26

IF you are thinking OF blymg q
ne1p carpet or anything in the
line of curtains or dr0perieS. go
see RcsensfeM. of BYunSuick.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26

We want al your butter and eggs,
for which we will pay the top of the
market.
ITS SWAIN & Son.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26

No adulterated lead or oil should
be- used. Holcomb never handles il.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26
Our School Children.

W. A. Crawlsy has completed the
of school children, of
Keytesville public school district,
the number being as follows:
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26
FOR Sale.

10000 2-fnot boards, two miles
southwest at hey.esviIlp.
WHITEsIDEs Bros.
DIR. Z. B. Smith, of Triplett, is
speuding the week with his, son b.
Ia Smith. th= nih;yiIg and afiable
county recorder.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26

Agee Bros. have just received an
elegant new stock of iewelry. Call
and examine il before you makeyour
purchases.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-05-26

II it is the best goods for the low
est prices you are looking for, then
Holcomb is your man.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-03-04
THE NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
Children Roasted in a Burning New
York Tenement House
THE SENATORIAL DEADLOCK
Rio Grande Desperate Captured-Cy-
clone in Louisiana - Several
Friday Executions
THE SENATORIAL DEADLOCK

New York, March 3-Five children
were burned to death at o'clock this
morning in the rear room on the top
floor Of a tenement at 1874 Henry street
The names of the victims are Aleman
Bernstein, Rebecca Bernstein, Hayman
Bernstein, Rachel Bernstein and Fannie
Rosen. The children were alone in the
room at the time, their parents having
left a short time previous to the acci-
dent, locking the children in. The
cause of the tragedy was a kerosene
stove which belonged to Meyer Mem
bert, who occupied the apartments ad-
joining those of Bernstein's, with his
family. Shortly before, Mrs. Membert
attempted to light the stove, which
was standing on the table, and just as
she applied the match the stove fell to
the floor. Immediately an explosion
followed. The woman's dress caught
fire, but she beat out the flames and
with her two children made her escape.
The fire swept out into the hallway
and up to the roof like flash. There
were about twelve families in the tene-
ment. When the cry of fire was raised
all that could rushed for the fire
escapes. The firemen soon arrived and
helped the frightened people down to
the street