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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

Rev. Divilbiss and wife, who have
been making their home in Ell Reno.
Oklahoma, for the past year, return.
ed last Wednesday to old Charlton
county. the garden spot" of the
world, satisfied that there is no place
like "Old Missouri" and especially
like this county. They were accom-
panied back by Miss Chris. Adams, a
prominent and successful school
teacher OF this county, who has been
visiting in Oklahoma for the past
few weeks. We are sorry to hear
that Rev. Divilbiss is in poor health.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28
Ed Jenkins who had a leg am

Ed jenkins who had a leg ampu-
tated for the second time ar the
home of his cousins, the Jenkins
brothers., four miles northwest OF
Keytesville, on March 2Sth, is now
getting along nicely. A short time
after the operation blood poison set
in and it was feared for time that
young Jenkins could not recover.
The first operation was performed
in Oklahoma, and was necessitated
by Jenkins beng injured at a saw
mill. The second operation was
performed by DIR. Martin, of Bruns-
wick, and DR.. Clapp, Of Moberly.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28
Dentistry.

DR.. Broaddus, OF the firm of Md
dleton & Broaddus, dentists of Chill
licothe, will be at the Sneed hotel, in
Keytesville, Monday, May 1st. and
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 service of a dentist will do
well to give him a call. Charges
reasonable; examination and consul
tation free.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

Prof. Coleman's review school 10
now in full blast. The earnestness
and enthusiasm that characterizes
all OF Prof. Coleman's schools seems
to prevail in mis- review school now
In session. Many who intended TO
come and who VIII yet come, have
-ban kept away by the inclsmency OF
the weather. The following is list
OF the names OF thoss who had en-
rolled up to Wednesday:
J. W. Taylor, Keytesville.
Ell. Hayes, Salisbury. =
E. J. welch, Muscle Fork.
Bootsy Grinstsad. Keytesvills.
Mary bennett, Keytesville.
Anna Davenport, Dalton.
Alma Singleton, Indian Grove.
Lucille Musgrave, Chraneville.
Mrs. Eliza Norville, Triplett.
Anna Ingram, Hale.
Sallie McNew, Keytesville.
Gertrude Dotson, Keytesville.
Elizabeth Cunningham, Brunswick.
Lula w. Watson, Dewitt
Alice Horton, Muscle Fork
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

Bob Trent's delivery team ran
away again last Monday afternoon
tearing up his harness and consider
ably soaring his horses rear lower
extremities. Bob says his spring
wagon has become 90 accustcmed TO
running away that he has to chain
It down every night to prevent its
turning fugitive and skipping by
the light Of the moon" from force Of
habit.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

A young man by the name OF Net
cali, from the Hills neighborhood,
drove to town Monday and hitched
his team to Bob Trent's delivery
wagon in front OF j. p. Tippett's
.asksmith shop. The team became
ightened and ran away, dragging
ne delivery wagon with them, break
az it up considerably. They ran
.nto L.Y.Cross' wagon on the east side
OF the Bank Of Key.esville. tearing a
front wheel off as they dashed by.
The runaways did little damage 20
themselves, but broke hont wheel
on the wagon to which they were
attached. s-----ss--rs "a ...,as-..
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28
A FRIEND.
New Hotel.

/ wish to announce to the public
that have opened my new hotel,
near the courthouse. which my
good wife has christened the evil.
lett House," and that we are now
ready to receive guests. Every
thing neat and new, and tables fur.
nished with the best the market af.
lords. A portion OF the public pat.
ronage is respectfully solicited.
B. G. WLLETT,
Keytesville, Mo.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

Geo. Klingbeil. the hustling and
handsome cigar. manufacturer OF
Brunswick. was in Keytesville Tues
day interviewing our dealers with a
full line OF samples Of his celebrated
cigars. OF course his sales werelarge
as everybody smokss Klingbeips
goods. While here, he called at these
headquarters for q "chatp andtreat-
ed the force to some Of his fragrant
~tCurlewe," for which we incline our
physical periphery in our most
manner.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

Prof. j. p. Coleman, who has been
an able principal Of the Keytesville
public schools for the past four
years, contaminated arrangements
yesterday 10 accept the principalship
OF the Salisbury academy for . term
Of two years. with the privilege OF
continuing longer II he 90 desires. at
q salary Of 81 800 year. Keytes-
vile and her educational interests
suffers q great loss in the removal Of
Prof. Coleman to Salisbury. as he
has labored in season and out of
season, early and late to make our
public school success, and has met
with such admirable results that our
people are indeed loath to give him
up. Yet Prof. Coleman must look to
his own interests financially, and the
Salisbury academy management Of
iers him more than ourspublic school
can AFFORD to pay, and while the
change we hope may be for the best
In ali respects, we realize that Prof.
Colemsn's place, in Keytesville, will
be hard to all, both az good citi-
xen and q fine educator. Our school
board is now open to engagements
for principal.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

A team belonging to j. d. Stoner
took fright at Sumner, on Tuesday
of last week and ran away, running
nearly home before Mr.. Stoner
could stop them. When they first
started the horses kicked the traces
looee and pulled the wagon, with
Mr.. Stoner hold of the lines, the en-
tire distance they ran by the bride
bits.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

OF the KsytssviIis Public sehoois Held Last
Friday Night. A Brilliant Success.
Fifteen Graduates.


Fifteen Graduates.
As per announcement In last
weeks CoURIEB, the commencement
exercises OF the Keytesville public
schools were held at the opera house
last Friday night Regardlesso OF the
threatening weather. long before the
hour for the opening exercises, the
hall was filed to it's utmost capacity
by proud and expectant relatives
and friends Of the graduating class.
The ssssyswere ois highly interest.
ing and eIevating nature. bearing
evidence that much care, deep
thought and good judgment had
been exercised in their selection and
competition. Limited space forbids
our personalising, but suffice it to
say that the participants rendered
their selections in q manner which
reflected great credit upon them
selves a. well as.the efficient princi-
pal who has ministered to their in
tellectusl wants during the term just
closed. The evening entertainment
was interspersed with choice selec-
tons OF music-both vocal and in-
strumental-which were well render
ed and greatly appreciated by all.
The honor Of delivering the address
and awarding the diplomas to the
gradus ties was bestowed upon Prof.
Allen Moore. Of the Chillicothe nor
NAL, who. in q brief but fitting
speech performed the duties incum-
bent upon him in a charming man.
ner. Several valuable prizes had
been offered by the teachers which
were won by the following students:
Room No. 8, Levi Fawks, gold
medal, for scholarship. Room No. 5.
Lilber Richardson, gold media. for
scholarship. Room No. A. Della
crawley, gold medal, iorschoIarship.
Room No. o. Essa Gardner, two
books, for map drawing and best
average in examination; Katie Wal
ter, book, for map drawing; Dovey
Wheeler. gold pen and holder,
for greatesti improvement in penman-
hip; Ruth Lee, book, for best scholar
ship. The term just closed has
been q very successful one. each
teacher having conducted their re-
spectiye departments in highly
satisfactory manner. The follow
10 wing is q list Of graduates: Nettie
letter, I'D. hyde. Nina Rucker, Char
lee Kellison, Annie hyde, w. A.
Crawley, Lula Hyde. Lee Hooker,
Grace Egan, Louis Haneman. Mat
tie Owen, Nettie Jefferson, Willie
Drace, Zettie Martin. Fannie Lee.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28
The attention of our readers is di.

The attention OF our readers is d.
rected to the large advertisement OF
Sneed's Drug and Grocery Co. in this
issue Of the COURIER. He is offering
special inducements to reduce his
stock before moving to his snew store
room, and IL you have an eye to bus
inees you will call at his store and
examine his goods and prices.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

From the Vandiver farm, 4 miles
northeast OF Keytesville, on Friday,
April 21st. q sorrel mare. with blaze
in forehead. She is thin in flesh and
answers to the name of "Mollie." "
Any information leading to her re-
covery will be literally rewarded by
J. 7. PERKINS,
Keytesville, Mo.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

Too much red liquor brought on
an alteration between Lew Clear
kin and a man by the name OF Blake
ly, at Triplett, on Saturday night OF
last week. resulting in Clearkin's re-
ceiving a painful cut across the face
with knife in the hands OF Blakely.
Both of the parties were arrested
and each fined IS and costs.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

l.. Cobb, n society swain and prom,
inent merchant of Slater. was dis
pensing his sweetest smiles in Key
tesville the first of the week. He
looked as though he was heartily
glad our school was out, and would
soon be ready to lay claim to q
Keytesville young lady's hand with
her heart in 1t.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

Roy Holcomb was 80 unfortunate
as to cut his hand on a broken pane
Of glass in raising a window last
week, from which he has suffered Sc
we're pain since, being confined to his
bed for several days. We are glad to
note he is much better at this writ
ing.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

"The Gossiper" in tie last issue OF tha
Press7Spsctstor throws out gentle hint to
the Salisbury gamblers, which they would
do well to heed, that is, If ''Gossiper" has
got any backbone. The way TO stop the
gambling vice is to give nsmes, dates and
places, and hold these up, who indulge in
gambling, to the public Tiiicule they deserve.
Go in, "Gossiper," and show your grit.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

The Keytesville colored school
closed Friday with exercises at the
opera house on Monday night. A
small admission fee was charged and
the proceeds. we understand, will be
used to purchase seats for the school
building. The attendance was good
and the selections interesting.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

Miss Fannie Lay returned
from Ration, New Mexico, Monday
night where she has been on an ex-
tended visit to her aunt, Mrs. E. J..
Gibson Miss Fannie wss gladly
welcomed home by her many Key
tesvills friends.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

Quite an excitement vustreatsd at Trip
lett last Thursday by the burning out of q
fue at the residence of B. F. Fleetwood.
The wind was quite high and a fire would
have proven very disastrous had the flames
succeeded in making any material headway.
Through the efficient work of "the bucket
brigade the blaze was suppressed before any
serious damage was done.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

The number of cases atwere con-
tinued to the Salisbury circuit court
from the recent session Of the circuit
court, held at this place,
are as follows: VIM. Keene vs
Wabash Ey. Co.; James w. Garrett
VS. same, and Richard Harris vs
Samuel Rankin, et al. These may
be said to be q starter.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

Misses Celia Meyer and Nora
Boston, q couple Of fair Brunswick
ers, were guests of Mics Norine
Bart. the latter part Of last and the
first Of this week.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

The meetings at the N. e. Church.
South, are still in progress. Rev.
J. n. Dempsey, OF Huntsville. 10 as
sisting Rev. j. b. Rice this wesk
Ever since the beginning OF the 10
vivsl the wssther has been very bod
which, OF course, has had Q tendency
70 keep people away from church
Who Otherwise would have been regu-
lar atteudants.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

Salisbury seems not to be content with
her two terms of circuit court, but also
wants to celebrate the next 4th Of July. II
the court please, we object. Ksytesville
wants to celebrate the glorious 4th this
year and We want Salisbury to come over
and help us.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

Prof. J. A. Pratt, principal Of the salis-
bury schools, had the misfortune to break
his nose one day last week. The professor
was chopping wood at the time and was
struck on the smeller with a stick OF wood
which few up and hit him Just as he struck
it the last blow with the axe. The accident
disabled the professor for school duties for.
several days.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

Jesse Minter has accepted q posi-
tion az foreman of the devil depart
ment Of the COURIER. Jesse thus
far has displayed traits Of q good
printer, !. e: He says nothing and
sets type.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28
Both Ornamental and Useful.

The Press-Spectator says Of Chas. Cleeton,
who has accepted position in Jackson's
restaurant, at this place: Chas. Cleeton has
a cierkship with Luther Jackson. at Key
tesville, in the capacity Of which he 10 both
ornamental and useful.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

Salisbury has q new brass band, compos-
ed of German citizens, under the tutorship
of Prof. Fritz jacobs. Jim Gallsmore, of the
Prrss Spectator. is fat enough to be q MEM
Der, aber er kaun klein Deutsch sprechen.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

on the assessments raised by the
board OF equalization which met re-
Gently, at this place, aud which Was
acted upon by the board Of appeals
ON Monday and Tuesday of this
week, there yet remains an increase
In assessments, In Charlton county,
amounting to about el0o. 900.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

A little girl of ". n. Champions fell from
a wagon. in Salisbury, on Monday Of last
week and broke both bones OF her left arm
between the wrist and elbow.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

c. NJ. Allega, of nenr Shannondale. recently
sold 70-acre tract OF land to David Tudor
for $50 an acre. The day Of cheap Missouri
farming lands seems 70 be thing OF the
past, or at least go in Charlton county.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

Hit is tho best goods for the low
est prices you are looking for, then
Holcomb is your man.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

The Star says that Sumner takes the cake
for pretty girls. KeytesviIle's pretty girls
not only "take the cake, !" but they are able to
eat it, and are also "some pumpkins" on
ice-cream
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

Robt J. westcott of Bee Branch town.
ship, has been granted pension OF %
month and e115 back pay from the date OF
his application.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

n B. Utt. a former hardware merchant OF
Sumner, left, with his family. one day last
week for Yukon. Oh. where they win make
their home.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

The recent ccIl snap played sad havoc
with the tender varieties Of garden track.
such a. beans, etc.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

The question of burning her electric lights
all night instead Of only until IL O'Clock 10
being agitated, at salisbury.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

The flowers only Lloom In the
spring, but ]. T. Swain & Son sell
firstclass groceries all the year
round at rock bottom prices.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

Or. Brosddus. dentist, win BE- at
the Sneed hotel. Monday. Nay sst,
and remain one week. Give him .
>eAll.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

Get your blacksmithipg and wood
work done at Hitting < Walters.
They warrant their work.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

Pervy Stacy aud Sam Brown, two 6alis-
bury citissns, have gone to Oklahoma ON q
prospseting tour.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

Something new IN corn planters at
Kiiting & Walters.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

Ladies, call and zee Mv. c. p,
yandiver's superb line OF millinery,
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

We want all your butter and eggs.
for which we viii pay the top Of the
market.
SWAIN 4 Soy.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-04-28

Buy a Ssttley cultivator at Kilt
ing & Walters.
The Meeker herald., 1893-02-11
-FOUR COWBOYS KILLED BY INDIANS
TWO STRIKES THE LEADER.


A dispatch to the Omaha Hee from Pine
Ridge agency on the 9Th stated that four
cowboys had been murdered by party OF In
disns led by Two Strikes
The acting agent, Captain Brown. sent out
some policemen TO investigate the matter.
They reported that they found three white
men killed and one MORALLY wounded, who
has since died. These men were killed by
Two Strikes. his two sons. and White Face
Horse, full blood. Captain Brown sent out
detachment of twenty police To arrest the
murderers. All the prominent chiefs, Young
Man Afraid OF His Horses. Red Cloud and
others condemned the killing and said the
guilty parties must be punished
Captain Brown. acting agent, instructed
the police that he sent out that they must
bring the mur,lercrs 10 the agency. II they
resisted 70 bring them in The report OF First
Sergeant Joe Bush, who was in command, tells
the story. He arrived at the agency at p.
IN. sunday and reports as follows;
The men were camped down near No
Waters camp, close 10 the hill. The police
were out on tho Hat, wttre the Omaha house
Is. When the polio first came upon them
they fired once on u and all of rs then com
inenced to ire u~ou thsm We got one Indian
eoing up the hill and we killed him there.
There was another ulIn raised there close by
the house and we finished him and knocked
him down there. Sergeant sitting Bear
killed one, Policeman Red owl killed one and
Sergeant Blunt Horn killed one. | took five
Of Young Man-Affaid'- men, young fellows,
and they helped u great deal. No Water
came up to the police and told US that we had
settled them; that had killed them and
that they had all they wanted. and the best
WAY HoN to drop it."
After making their reports the police were
highly commended By Captain Brown and In
speetor Cisncy. Two Strikes and one of his
boys got away. It Is thought Two Strikes is
.cr lousy wounded. Captain Brown has an.
9th Ter squad OF police out after these two, with
Instructions to bring them TO the agency.
Two Strikes butrecently returned from For,
Sheridan where he has been imprisoned for
making trouble two years ago.
The Meeker herald., 1893-02-11

~
| NeAt ea'ic a I'm y ,,rints Of me state
| der, 10 reappot, t'ie -, ,,r,,,ta,ion
! 10 thc countie, hi'lns ~ 80 NJ IN tnr
{ ~ p;uVV' Coy" .p,'''s - a,nortioned h.,
| tue Keeping VI ."e ~ -, me com
! tue pepNch'iAiS eVn'ii ~, ,'i,,ii, ,,ad.
yif's were 70 ue eu'Pio!.'i, ~ ,,t Ia ,,na
I MI
| The Late land board sent u copy Of a reso-
.,.tirn aloutcI by the board, requesting an
! unrnnri,tI5n Of $4,000 TO change the COURSE
| Willow creek at Creole to lis former
| ,-,,sc II was referred to the committee on
| ..7li. tants
if.c Hone then adjourned until Monday
.grnits in trI,rr to allow tho members to
.,t th'. state Institutions At Colorado Springs
.5ll1,
~ p.p, io,.,.s visttsd tie Mute and
M, f,t,,1, a. r,for,,1,, snrl,,-s and
-, i,',,, No ~nrl.ings of ths
s,i,t,,i ,,i ,i'. i,,r,i,,,,,t,.ai dennr,mrnts
FEn. d.-SuNATE. - u DuhIe'y W"
elected au additional clerk on lhe engross
ncnt committee, and Miss Settie y 'ohno'
aud Nils Pearl Giles were added TO the com,
inittec on enrolment. Senator Barela oiIereo
an extended concurrent resolution tAat ths
Senate and House visit the New Mexico lesI-
azure IN ION ~ santa 4 g, on rcol 't.,-
~ adopted. II was agreed 10 h"Iu evening
sessions on alternative dave. ,,,,..-..-..
IN committee OF the WhoIc tne pili 70 iesu-
lhtc the employ ihcht OF armed suatus va,
taken up anu hler some ulseussiom lS 1i,e
10 the judiciary committee Inc OH npol'sh,
ing private detectNe ngehcies was ul1Susaen
anu referred paek 10 the committee On la .,
me olll 10 cut down ices Tor TRANSFERRING
prisoners VIZ reieFreu 10 hhahes , 'tee,
a huH1eI OF o'net pHAs W. ...s,,e 80
referred TO committees Tor maj torhu!a'ioh'
Housr-Upon motion Of Chairman Len
nard Of the judiciary committee number of
duplicate or useless bills were laid on the
table. House bill 95 WIS passed. 1t pro-
yldes that widows shall not receive more tnan
81 coo from an estate before the administrator
Is appointed The bill TO forbid the ac-
The Meeker herald., 1893-02-11

A Lincoln special 10 The Omaha i.f says: 1t
Il stated on tho best Of auihctitT that the
United States grand jury has already returned
five indictments against c. ii. Moiicr In con
ncction with the Capital National Bank and Is
grinding out others by wholesale. Tie in
detments charge emhczziemenf. forgery per
jury. filsifying bank accounts and receiving
deposits after knowing the bank was lnsol-
vent.
There seems little doubt nov that stupen-
dous fraud was practcel in the management
of the bank and that it WAS inspired and man
aged almost wholly by MUslcr He admits
his guilt aud Is anxious to enter upon his term
in the pcnitentlary. When before the grand
jury Wednesday afternoon he broke down
and stated that he had been under a fearful
strain for year He wanted TO assume the
whole blame but the grand jury would not
have It that way.
MosIcr stated To the grand jury that he had
sunk the money In the Western Manufacture
Ing Company, his penitenilary contract, mat
he had found It necessary 10 pu: In new de-
pnrtmcnts of manufacture at the peniteniiary,
had replaced some of the old plants with new
ones, and had enlarged all along the line lie
said that IL had taken vast amount oil
money, and tina; he saw nothing but ruin
ahead In care he was unable 10 swing II, and
had taken the risky alternative OF going ahead
at brcak-neck speed.
lie was satisfied that the investment would
have proven n good one had he been able &c
keep his head above water for while longer
but he was compelled to steal by the whole
sale and got to the end OF the rope before he
was out OF the breakers.