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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-08-04
TIT FOB TAT.

For some time a negro boy, a son
OF VIM. Dewey, COL, has been impos.
ing on John Aldridge, a 6 year-old
son of DIR. j. T.. Aldridge. The
junior Aldridge's life was made mis-
erable in various ways by the Dew
ey boy, who would snatch Johns
hat and run, overturn his tricycle.,
push him of the sidewalk, etc. DIR.
AldrIdge finally took the matter in
his own hands and administered a
thrashing to the dusky disturber OF
Master Johns peace and happiness
last Saturday afternoon. In doing
SO the doctor of course realized that
he, too, had been guilty OF a breach
of the law, although it was o case OF
righteous indignation, and the doc
tor went before Mayor Ford and
stated the case in detail. and his
honor, more in compliance with du-
ty than otherwise, fined the doctor
81, omitting the trimmings.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-08-04
Killing Chinch- Bugs.

We notice that some of the Mis-
souri, papers ara making mention OF
the fact that Prof. Snow, of Kansas.
is sending chinch-bugs that are ina
fected with deadly disease to the
farmers OF that state. who turn theea
diseased bugs loose among those
on their farms that are in great
numbers destroying their corn. In
a little while this disease is com.
municated to the whole herd and az
a result they die quickly and save
the crop. We are glad to note the
fact that the same thing has bean
done for the last three years for the
Missouri farmers by the officers in
charge of the agricultural station at
Columbia. DR.. Porter, the director
of the station, has had great
calls for these infected bugs during
the past month-in fact, most OF hia
time has been given of late to ans.
wering these calls and sending the
bugs with instructions how to usa
them, and In every case where the di-
rections were needed gratifying re>
suits have followed.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-08-04

vina winchell. an intinerant
was arrested last
Saturday night by Marshal Veatch
In the restaurant of Jack Prather,
col, and taken before Mayor Ford,
who fined her $40 and costs.
When Miss winchell counted her
money she found that she had only
about $3.50, 90 cts lees than enough
to pay the costs. The officers took
what money she had, and divided
1t according to their portion, the
$40 fine being remitted on condition
that the defendant would leave
town. She left, and went from here
to Salisbury where she aud Rosa
Garrett, another young woman OF
the same stripe, and "Bill" Fox, the
two latter hailing from Keytesville,
were locked in the calaboose at that
place. The two women were alter
wards turned loose, but Fox, who
was arrested here for drunkenness
and disturbing the peace some two
weeks ago. and who broke out OF
the calaboose before he was tried,
was turned over to Marshal vsatch.
On being brought to Keytesville
and arraigned before Mayor Ford.
Fox was fined $40 and costs,
amounting to $40, and having lost
his money in q recent bank failure
the wild and woolly William was
put to work on the streets with .
ball and chain attachment.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-08-04
A Shooting Array.

Forest Green was the scene of a
shooting ARRAY between VIM. b. Lee,
white, and Laramie Bentley, n negro,
on Thursday of last week.
1t seems that Lee and Bentley had
been shooting craps and that Bent
ley beat Lee "rolling the bones, "
when Lee picked up the money, some
30 or 40 cts, for which they had
been shooting, put it in his pocket
and walked on.
Bentley followed Lee into the For
est Green drug store and demanded
the money. and when Lee refused to
band it over, Bentley drew q revol.
yer and fred at Lee, but some one
who was standing near. knocked the
point Of the pistol down and the ball
took effect in the floor.
Lee had in the mean time pro-
cured a pistol and he and the negro
went out In front of the store to fill
each other full Of lead. and succeeded
in smptying their weapons but with
out effect.
Subsequently Lee swors out war
rant for Bentley's arrest, but could
get no local officer to serve it as
Bentley is regarded as a "bad man
from Bitter creek" The warrant was
afterwards placed in the hands OF
Deputy Sheriff j. X. Dempsey, who
went to Forest Green last Saturday
TO arrest Bentley, hut was unable to
find him at his accustomed haunts,
although it is thought he has not
left the neighboorhood.
Bentley is a half brother OF John
Crop who was hung at Keytesville
on June 11th, 1880, for killing
Noah Forrest, young white
man OF Forest Green. The Bentley
negro has a wife and three children,
and is said to have a dislike for
manual labor.
VIM. b. Lee is the young man who
shot and killed his cousin. Thos.
Maddox, near Forest Green, two or
three years ago. He was convicted
OF the crime in circuit court and SEN
fenced to the penitentiary for two
years. but took an appeal to the su.
preme court where his case is now
pending.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-08-04

The operators Of the coal mines, at
Bevier and Ardmore, Macon county,
have determined to disregard thelaw
requiring mining corporations to
pay their employees every two weeks.
The reason tLey assign for this open
violation OF the law is that the COM
pany can not afford to do it. 1t
claims that the coal industry has
been too Improbable this summer
to pay employees twice a month.
The miners are excited and threaten
to go out on q strike.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-08-04

Messrs. VIM. E. Hill & Co., Keytes-
ville's tobaccoDists, are havinga fine
trade on natural leaf tobacco. which
they put up in packages to suit tho
purchaser, for smoking purposes
Merchants who buy it supply
the retail trade. Orders are being
filed by Messrs. Hill e Co. from sev>
eral different states, and they are
kept hustling to supply the demand.
A. u. Taylor. the junior partner oe
the firm, has charge OF the sales.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-08-04

s. p. Ewing, ir.. an old Keytes-
vile boy, now living with his aunt,
Mrs. John Quisenberry. near Slater,
Saline county. visited Keytesville
and Forks Of Charlton relatives and
friends the latter part Of last week.
Sterling 10 looking well and doing
well, having made an extensive feed
Of cattle and hogs with his Uncle
John Quisenberry the past season.
which they recently shipped to
market at paying prices.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-08-04

The annual meeting OF the Char
iton county Farmers and Laborers'
union was held in the county court
room OF the court house, at Keytes-
Vile, on Tuesday, Aug. 1st, at i
O'Clock p. m. and while the atten-
dance was not large it was none the
less enthusiastic.
After the transaction OF the regu.
lar routine OF business the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year:
President, T. l.. Kunz; vice-presi-
dent, g. W. Rucker; secretary, c. s.
Dameron; treasurer. r. p. Clarkson;
legturer, w. B. Hurt; assistant lee
turer, s. Sanders; chaplain, r. Los
borne; steward, w. p. Cloyd; assis-
tant steward, Henry Ehrhardt; door
keeper, J. T. Hart; assistant door
keeper, /. L. Harlan; sergeantat-
arms, N. Gunn.
John Chivers was named ae the new
executive committeeman, and g. w.
Rucker. Squire Sanders and g. w.
Harlan were chosen as the judiciary
committee.
r. p. Garrison was selected as q
delegate to the state meeting OF the
+. & l.. u, which will be held at
Broekfield on Tuesday, Aug. 22nd.
The next regular meeting OF the
county union will lie held at Wash
ington school house, five miles north
east OF Salisbury. on the first Tues
day in October. Delegates coming on
care from distance win be met atSal-
isbury with conveyances. An open
session will he held in the morning,
and the regular business session in
the afternoon.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-08-04
Who WIN Get the csttlei

This is the question that is agitat-
ing the minds OF Squire VIM. Clark
and Sidney Smith. of Clark township.
In our issue of last week it will be
remembered that we mentioned the
sudden departure Of Mrs. George
Hoxie, q woman with q husband and
one child, in company with Isaiah
Rusher, q young man living near
Westville. Mrs. Hoxie and Rusher
drove of together in a buggy from a
picnic, near westville, last Sat-
urday q week, and it was sup
posed at the time that the
two had eloped, but Rusher returned
home the next day and claimed that
he was only hired to take Mrs. Hoxie
to the depot. At all events she has
gone and whether Rusher will follow
her or not remains to be seen.
Before leaving. Mrs. Hoxie sold
Squire VIM. Clark a 2-year-old steer
and a cow and a calf, for which he
paid her $3S. Mr. Hoxie also sold
the cattle to Sidney Smith, but
whether Mr.. Smith paid Hoxie for
the cattle or not we did not learn.
1t is a question as to who owned
the cattle and had q right to sell
them, which will require a law
suit between the interested parties to
decide
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-08-04
BEST THING OUT.
Frike's wire stretch
er and staple puIler.
Sold by the Keytes-
vile Lumber Co. Call
and see it.

August ID to be made . month OF
hilarity by the good people Of Sum-
nsr. They have arranged to have
four picnics during this mouth and
each 10 to be made an occasion Of
mirth and good humor, but the days
have not yet been Designated on
which the several "nies" ars to Be
.'picksd."
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-08-04

A. c. Miller, who conducted a sue.
cessful livery business for q NUMBER
OF years. at Brunswick, but on &C
count of i'll health had to abandon
it some months ago, died at the
residence Of his father, in Galloway
county. Wednesday of last week.
After leaving Brunswick DR.. Miller
went to Boonville where he prac-
ticed veterinary surgery until be
went to Galloway county. He leaves
q wife and several children.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-08-04
Pay Up.

All parties knowing themselves in
debted to the undersigned either by
note or account are requested to call
and settle Immediately. If settle
ment is not made very soon l shall
put all accounts in the hands OF j.
A. Collet for collection, as / must
have money to pay my indebted
ness. Resp'y, j. p. TIPPETT.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-08-04
GREAT REDUCTION.

I am making great reduc-
tions in all departments Of my
mammoth ests b lishment.
Everything in the line Of dry
goods, clothing, boots, shoes.
hats, gents' furnishings, white
goods, embroideries, carpets,
etc, will be sold at greatly
reduced prices.
WIN. ROSENSTEIN.
Brunswick, Mo.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-08-04
A FIENDIsH CRIME.
Chas. Meeks Behind the Bars Of the County
Jail Charged With 0utraging His
13-Year-Old Sister-in-Law.

i
| 13-Year-old Sister-in-Law.
Charles Meeks, living in the vicinity
of Chraneville, was lodged in iailhere
Wednesday afternoon and will be
held for the October term of circuit
court to answer to the revolving
crime of criminally assaulting Pearl
Haston. his 13-year-old sister-in-
law, at the residence of the girls
mother, Mrs. T. j. Haston, OF
near Guthridge Mills, last Thursday.
Meeks and his wife, also adaughter
of Mrs. Haston. and half sister to
Pearl, were visiting Mrs. Haston
and family. The mother and Mrs.
Meeks went over to a neighbor's,
leaving Meeks, Pearl Haston and q
little brother at home.
Meeks asked Pearl if she did not
want to go blackberrying and she
told him. 'yes." The little brother
was sent to get some OF the neigh
boring girls to go with them after
berries, and after the boy had left,
Meeks suggested to Pearl that she
change her dress, which she stepped
into an adjoining room to do. Meeks
shortly entered the room and forced
the girl to submit to his beastly
lusts under threats that he would
kill her if he refused, and after he had
accomplished his iendIsh purpose he
then threatened her with death If she
told what he had done.
The same night, it is said, that
Meeks, while lying in bed with his
wife, got up and went to q pallet
near by on which Pearl was sleeping,
and again attempted to criminally
assault her, but the girl cried, which
awakened Mrs. Meeks and Mrs.
Haston. The former witnessed the
horrible crime her husband was
attempting and gave vent to her
feelings in bitter tears of remorse.
Mrs. Haston the next morning
asked Pearl what was the matter
the night before, and she, fearing the
execution of Meeks' threat to kill
her. replied Nothing"
On Friday morning Meeks and his
wife returned home, and after their
departure Pearl told her mother of
what had happened. Mrs. Hastoa
went at once to her sons, James
Haston's, living near Salisbury, and
after laying the case before him, Mrs.
Haston went to Salisbury and swore
out q warrant before Squire Henry
Hayes for Meeks' arrest. The war
rant was served by Constable Redd,
of Salisbury, and when taken before
Squire Hayes, Meeks' preliminary
hearing was set for Wednesday of
this week, but when the case came
up for trial Meeks waived. formal
arraignment and was committed to
jail without bail.
An examination of Meeks' victim
by DR.. C. A. jennings, of Salisbury,
showed that the unfortunate girl
had been fearfully misused, the
evidences of an outrage being very
preceptible.
Meeks is about 30 years of age and
has q wife and one child.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-08-04

A young son Of the Rev. r. s.
Maupin, living in the vicinity q
Westville, died in the neikhborhood
Of Hardin, Ray county, in the sarly
part of last week. The remains wero
inferred in the family graveyard
Wednesday afternoon.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-08-04
Marriage Licenses.

Artemus Jones and Miss vitola
Moseley; George Z. Morris and Miss
Mary Jordan; VIM. Parks, COL, and
Miss Margaret Harris, COL,
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-08-04
Coal! Coal!

Farmers or Others wanting q good
quality Of coal can be supplied at
Tets q bushel at the Drew coal bank,
Eve miles northeast Of Keytesville.
HAMP DREW.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-08-04

Anna Beswick, Salisbury.
A. l.. Holman, Rothville.
Lou Beswiek, Salisbury.
J. E. Mitchell, Indian Grove.
Lena Boston. Brunswick.
Carrie Brandt, {"
Nettie Brewer, Keytesville.
Lille Hickman, Brunswick.
Addie Mortimeyer,
Anna Showers, Keytesville.
D. W. Dry, Clifton Hill.
Maude Ellis, Rothville.
Lena kinkhorst. Brunswick.
Gertrude Griffith, Boomer.
Carrie Felt, Mendon.
Ada Lamb,
Lizzie Cunningham, Brunswick.
Maggie Oliver, Keytesville.
W. II. Johnson, Salisbury.
Jesse Jaco, Eccles.
c. p. shepperd. Eccles-
John Carter, Hybrid, No.
Mary Bennett. Keytesville.
Anna Phelps. Clifton Hill.
Zettis McCarty, Salisbury.
Katie vandiver,
j. W. Gri1zell,
Maggie Thralls, Mendon.
Lulu Watson, Dewitt.
Belle Everhart, Salisbury.
orrie Cord, Brunswick.
Leo Houston. Prairie Hill.
Ada Shannon, Salisbury.
f. j. welch, Muscle Fork.
Bessie Kennedy, Brunswick.
Rosa Jones,
May Lincoln,
Hattie Virgin, Salisbury.
Addie Perrin, Lagonda.
Anna Couch, westviIle.
Jessie Arlington, Keytesville.
c. E. Edwards, Raymondsville,
Tillie Harper, Brunswick.
Lucille Musgravss, Chraneville.
Lula Sublett, Mendon.
Alonxo Hurt. Shannondale.
Matte Veal. Mike.
Rosa Asbury. Mendon.
Maggie Asbury, Mendon.
U. A. House. .
A. w. Baker, Salisbury.
Ebert Lamkin, Shannondale.
Cora Smutz, Brunswick.
A. N. Colley, Rothville.
Ida Lewis, Brunswick.
Theo. Shackelford, Brunswick.
Anne Grinstead, Reytesville.
Adah Sears, Prairie Hill.
Willie Twyman, Roanoke.
Bessie Fleet, Salisbury.
Allie Horton, Muscle Fork.
Florence Mcfarland, KeytesvilIe.
Minta Fray, Salisbury.
Geo. Britt, Brunswick.
w. B. Clark, Bynumville.
E. j. Hayes, Salisbury.
Chris Adams. keytesville.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-08-04

Several young ladies who went from Sal
isbury on q fishing and pleasure excursion
to the "cut-of" below Brunswick last week.
have been suffering from the sdects Of poison
oak svss sinss.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-08-04

The teachers 60 to the "cut or
tomorrow to spend the day picnic
ing and aneliRg for tho fnny tribe.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-08-04
Salisbury
Academy@
-s@-sAusBuRY, MOI

Opens its 9Th year August 81, 1898 Tho
prospects for the future were never SO aatter>
ing. Thorough, progressive, the courses an :
carefully adjusted to present Educational ja~
mands.
This is now the best equipped school n
Mort Missouri, and sustains the following a.
partments:
Preparatory,
Prepares pupils to enter the Aes>
demic course.
Academic,
Prepares students for the stat>
University. "A
Training teachers for their worn
especially.
Business,
Fits young ladies and gentlsmea
for ACTUAL business,
Musical,
Furnishes thorough instruction
in the various branches of music.
Trains pupils to become original
workers, educates the mind "a
well as the eye. so that the pupilA
will be able to appreciate and
gracefully portray the beauties a
nature.
Military,
Producing manliness and elegenes
OF form, giving mental By giving
physical strength.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-08-04

For Catalogue and further parties
ulars, address,
J.P. COLEMAN, Principal,
Salisbury, Mo
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-08-04

A Fe,c OF Our Advantages:
Strong faculty, commodious, weIl
arranged buildings, splendid ap.
paratus, good library, exteasiva
reading room - -
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1893-08-04

Producing manliness and elegene>
OF form, giving mental by giving
physical strength.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1893-06-08
Centennial News.

CENTENNIAL, June I, 1898.
We had what might have been a
very serious accident, yesterday.
AS Henry Ambrose, wife and daugh-
ter were going to Garnett to take
Mr. AS aunt to the train, they met
load of hogs at the top of the Nc
Quad hill The mules, not liking
hogs, turned to go the other way,
upsetting the wagon and dumping
the occupants out on the ground.
The mules were caught and put into
j. w. LawellI's barn, and the peo
pie were gathered up and carried to
Mrs. McQuaid's house. Drs. Van
Stavern, Lindsay and Smith and
Chas. Rogers kindly assisted, and,
with such a host Of doctors and
ncighbors, the sufferers were soon
made quite comfortable. "Auntie"
was unconscious at first, and it was
thought she was dangerously hurt,
but it was a mistake. No broken
bones were found, but she was
bruised and quite sore. After hav-
ing rested we'll during the night,
she thinks she will be able to return
to Ell Dorado, this evening, with her
son, DR.. Ambrose, a former resident
of Garnett. AS to the other unfor-
tunates Mr.. Ambrose has very
lame ankle, which will lay him up
for some time; Mrs. A. has lame
wrist and a black eye ; all are more
or less bruised, but all doing well.
Grandpa Goodsel's nighbors will
give him a birthday surprise to-
morrow. One OF THE NEIGHBoRs.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1893-06-08
STATE OF ONO, City OF TOLEDO, !
LUCAS County.


Frank j. Cheney makes oath that
he is the senior partner of the firm
F. j. Cheney & Go doing business
in the city Of Toledo, county and
state aforesaid, and that said firm
will pay the sum of ONE HUN
DRED DOLLARS for each and ev-
cry case of Catarrh that cannot be
cnred by the use of HALLS CATARRH
CURE. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day of De-
cember, A. D. 1886.
SEAL A. w. GLEASON,
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Send for testimonials, free.
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, 0.
@Sold by druggists, 75c.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1893-06-08
The RED STAR CASH STORE.

The RED STAR CASH STORE
is always headquarters for Ladies'
and Gents Summer Underwear
Capt Hannum pays the highest
cash prices for Eggs and Poultry
in Mellen Block. Our patrons
should call on him.
An entire new line of James
town Broadhead Dress Goods just
received at the RED STAR CASH
STORE.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1893-06-08
JIM WAGSTAFF"S the man

n
Deny it, who can p
To give you a fit,
From a coat to a mitt,
From a hat to q shoe
All the way through
In styles that are new
And prices quite low
He fits you complete,
From your head to your toe.
Yes; JIM is the chap
Who always can give
A deal that will please you
AS long as you live.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1893-06-08
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

to-day, on visit to her parents.
She may stay all summer.
Cash paid for Eggs. McEwens'.
Mrs Jennie Andrews arrived
from Carrollton, ILL.,, Tuesday, on a
visit to j. G.. Hiatt and wife.
If you want Protection, go to
Ashwood, and he'll protect your feet.
Mrs. J. II. Wright and daugh-
tiers returned, Tuesday, from Colo
RADIO Springs, after long absence.
Joe will return in September.
II. A. Holcomb & Go. keep
fresh, pure Drugs at low prices-on
West side. Fair treatment and
perfect satisfaction are guaranteed.
Geo. McCrum has secured a
good job-at St. lgnace, Mich.
e. K. Robinctt has returned
from Idaho, after an absence OF sew
eral months.
Peaches at 5 cents per pound
at McEwen Bros. north side.
w. j. Boyle & Go. want to see
YOU about that bill of hardware, and
they want to figure on your job of
guttering and spouting. They can
save you some money.
Mr.. Taxpayer, don't forget
that you only have 10 days after the
both of June and December to pay
your tax before the penalty is added.
No Store in Garnett is crowded
like that of w. II. Manners, on the
south side, both with customers and
first quality of goods at low prices.
The highest market prices always
paid for produce.
DIR. Thos. Lindsay has returned
from his trip to the railroad sur
geons' convention at Omaha. lie
reports pleasant and profitable
session. DR.. Pilkington also at
tended the convention.
Rice, SC. ID. at McEwen Bros
E. Hampshire has returned from
"a visit to Fostoria. Ohio.
Gus Graves will open his new
drug store next Wednesday.
--Blumb's Market, southwest cor
ner square, pays highest prices for
fat cattle and hides, and sells the
best fresh and cured meats at the
lowest living prices. Then, too,
Jake's "a fellow who will always
treat you nicely if you deserve it.
Ed l.. Foster, of the First Nat.
Bank, and Miss Loretta Coe, of
Mound City, were married at the
home of the bride, Monday morn
ing, by Rev. Penniman.
Mrs. Perry Everline is up from
Chanute, on visit
"A fine lot of Wisconsin Bur-
bank Potatoes just received at Nc
Even Bros Cash Store.
Go to the RED STAR for any
thing you want except groceries
Mrs. Sarah A Walker returned
home last Friday, after an absence
of about nine months, at Kansas
City and in Idaho. She says she
thinks of going to Chicago soon.
-Mesdames G. K. Smith, F. III.
Palmer, j. Reed and Anna Champe
went to Waverly, Wednesday, to at
w ~ III IL