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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-02-02
NUMBER 2.
A Festive Pedagogue.

County School Commissioner J. p. Cole.
man was called to the Brewer school district,
near Echo, last Tuesday to investigates
charges against the teacher of that school,
W. B. Clark.
Every patron of the district except one, No
are informed, signed the document asking
Prof. Coleman to investigate the charge
made therein against Mr.. Clark.
The trial of the case was set for last Tues
day and Prof. Coleman was on hand to do
his duty in the premises, as was also a num-
ber OF patrons and pupils of the Brewer
scnool, many OF whom were called upon to
testify in sustaining the charges which had
been preferred against the defendant.
An agreement was first reached between the
court and Mr.. Clark by which the defena-
ant was to waive formal investigation Of
the case, and quietly tender his resiguation,
as teacher, to the school board, but after
ward Clark declined to carry out his part Of
the agreement and demanded q trial, which
demand was promptly granted and the mill
of investigation was started
The testimony was overwhelming in sus-
tanning the charges against Clark. 1t was
proven that he had allowed the use of ob-
scene language among the school boys and
girls; that he had permitted them to play 10
gether on the school grounds; that he and
the pupils had occasionally INDUCED in trip
ping the light fantastic toe in the schosl-
house during school hours, and that the
professor" SO far forgot himself that be
sometimes caressed one of his female pupils,
on whom he was rather sweet" and on one
occasion he was seen to reach around and
pinch her on the arm.
The trial resulted in Prof Coleman's revok-
ing tlark's certificate.
After the close Of the trial Clark tackled ".
ID. Owens, one of the witnesses against him.
and knocked Owens down a time or.two ,sbut
without serious results, for which Clark il
now under arrest
The festive, pugilistic pedagogue also ex-
pressed desire to put head on" George
Foster. one of the directors of Brewer school,
but did not succeed in doing so.
Clark attended the Institute held, at Key
tesville. last August and was considered ra tn
sr bright young man.
His school only liked two weeks of being
put at the time his certificate was revoked
We are indeed sorry to hear, that he has
zone wrong, and hope that be may turn to
his profit the unfortunate experience be hes
ust had, and seek membership in some relia-
Die reform club
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-02-02

Prof. John Krigbaum, our local
weather prophet, has recently be-
come the delighted possessor of a
valuable relic of the revolutionary
war, in the shape OF a musket which
he purchased for $3.50, and which
lie listed in catalogue of valued ral-
les at about $175. Mr.. Krigbaum
is very proud of his newly.acquired
property, and but for the "wear and
tear" on his conscience for having
"hoo-dooed" an unsuspecting NOR
tai out of his high.priced "shootin'
.iron," would be supremely happy.
"Krig.," We understand, keeps his
gun locked with a chain to his bed
stead at night to prevent it's being
spirited away.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-02-02
DIR. Prices Cream BaiSing Powder
worid's Fair Highest Medal md Diploma
Plsye1 The Baby Act.

The Lac!'.de Blade draws its curry
comb across the epidermis OF our
local contemporary in this fashion:
The Keytesville Signal bopped on
to the Blade quite fiercely a few
weeks ago and because we slapped
back the Signal man cut Us from his
exchange list. The loss OF n paper
that prints nothing but gush and
slang will not cause an"aching void"
in this shop.
The Blade is not alone in its misery
CD as the came baby act was prae-
ticed on the CoUmER about two
months ago. but so far ve have
managed to get out an issue OF the
COURIER every week Notwithstanding
the refulgence (l) Of the Signal no
longer serves as a guiding star
along onr benighted pathway.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-02-02
SrRAYS.

The following stray notices have
been filed in the Office of County
Clerk Edwards since the 1st day OF
November, 1893:
One yearliDg steer, light and white
spotted, marked with an underb}t
and crop of of each ear. Taken up
by Anton Hubert, of near Vein.
One bay mare pony, about 8 years
old, branded on the left shoulder
with an "R" and small scar on left
fore foot. Taken up by Joseph Will
son, of near Lagonds.
One dehorned red COW, marked
with too splits and underbit in the
left ear; also a red sucking calf by
her side. Taken up by Chas. Stewart,
of near Sumner.
One bay horse, about 8 years old.
16 hands high, and small white spot
i'm forehead; also 1 dark bay horse,
z or 8 years old, Is 1-2 hands high,
with large white spot on forehead.
raken up by Thomas Witt, of near
Prairie Hill.
One dark red COW, one teat spoilt, marked
with a crop off of left ear; also a red heifer
calf about 2 months old with some white on
feet and under belly. Taken by Martin V.
Messex, of neIr Bynumville.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-02-02
The Postmaster Forgot.

Owing to forgetfulness on the
part OF Keytesville's postmaster,
our Mendon, Rothville. Dalton and
Lagonda communica tions did not
reach our Office in time for publica-
tion last week; but the oversight, we
hope, was entirely unintentional and
we trust that Mr.. Chivers will see
that it does not occur again. Our
correspondents are rendering US
valuable assistance in making the
COURIER an interesting paper, and it
is always a disappointment to them,
our readers ami our
self, when communications fail to
reach us in time for publication.
But postmasters, like other human
beings, are liable to error some
times.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-02-02
They Were Hot Foxes.

The Mendon Citizen vouches for
the following:
Jas. and Fred Steinbeck thought
they had found fox's den Monday
and they procured the necessary i'm
plements and proceeded to dig Sir
Reynsrd out of his hole. After they
had dug and dug they were rewarded
by the appearance OF two fullgrown
skunks, that proceeded to make
things lively for the boys. and they
have preferred the society OF each
other ever since, because the other
boys make remarks about the per-
fume they use.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-02-02
HERE'S YOUR OPPORTUNITY.

We call the attention of onr read
ers to the remarkable clubbing offer
In this issue, by which we can send
this paper and the Sunday Post-Dis-
patch to the came address for one
year for the low cum Of 81. This lie
the best offer ever made by a coun-
try weekly newspaper to its readers.
In addition to this. every subscriber
to the COURIER and the Sunday Post
Dispatch. under this arrangement,
can secure the beautiful worlds fair
photographs. gems OF art, alone
worth more than the combined cost
OF the two newspapers.
These offers are made by our ar
rangement with the st. Louis Post
Dispatch. and only those who pay up
back dues and renew, or subscribe
for the COURIER are entitled tn them.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-02-02
jail Prisoners.

There are now four prisoners con-
fined in the county Jail. They are:
Geo. F. Wilson, a tramp, who is
serving out q sentence of three
months for stealing an overcoat be-
longing to Il. S. Freeman from the
Brown house, at Brunswick.
Thos. Fitzgerald, of near Rothville,
who is serving out fine OF 81 and
costs for assaultiDg and disturbing
the peace OF Mrs. Kate Eggleston.
of Yellow Greek township.
Ida Tolson, col, ,is awaiting trial at
the April term of circuit court ON
three indictments for forgery. She
is the negro girl who is accused Of
having forged orders to the amount
of $6S on either Mr.. or Mrs. J. s.
Gillian, three miles west of Keytes-
vile, and took them to c. F. Num-
son, at Dalton. where she obtained
the goods the orders called for.
DR.. j. L. Maier. of Vein, is doing
penance behind the bars of the coun-
ty's sin receptacle for selling liqusr
without license and ie in for $3.50
worth. for his evil doing in that ne
spect.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-02-02
A Snake Story.

The Brunswick News gets on the
first snake story OF the season which
reads as follows:
c. p. Bobbett informs the News
that on Sunday, January 14tb,
Charles White was walking q few
rods from his bouse, near Adams
mill. when he saw a black snake
crawling near an old stump. he
promptly killed the reptile, and dig
ging at the hole near the stump cap
tured and killed nine more snakes
from three to five ieet long. Mr..
White reported them as OF the spe-
cies known as dry land moccasins."
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-02-02
A Bad Grow.

We take the following from last
weeks Salisbury Press-Speetator:
Last week we announced that Ed.
Crow, OF Macon City, would preach
at the Christian church Saturday
night and Sunday. Mr.. Crow came
in on time and was met at the train
Saturday evening by one of the
faithful here. who soon found that
the so-calle1 preacher wac possessed
with spirits, but not of holy nature.
A few moments by q cheerful fire
made him as timber as q pair OF wet
overalls hung on a rail fence. After
some unsuccessful effort to get Mr..
Crow to talk, he excused himself by
saying to his host that he believed
it was best for him not to preach
here and that be wanted to 60 to
the depot and take the first train
sack home. His new friend being OF
the same mind, did not argue the
case and very wisely let him have
his way, but watched from a window
as he made his winding way towards
the depot. He took a good part OF
the STREET - he went and stopped at
the first saloon for more spirits.
Here he was scoffed and laughed at
of course. having no eemblance of a
minister OF the gospel His oaths
were just like those of worldly men
and his jag was as good as they are
made. The saloon-keeper had some
on him and very kindly
put him where he would not fall in
the hands of our marshal. until n /
minister Of our city, hearing OF his
condition, went in and
finally got him to the depot and on
q passing train that was going back
toward his home. Comment il un-
For shame that it is
necessary to chronicle such an event.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-02-02
In Jail Again.

Deputy Sheriff j. r. Dempsey went
to Wien last Tuesday to collect
three fines and the costs in the cases
oil the state against DR.. j. l.. Maier,
Wien druggist, who was thrice
convicted Of selling liquor without
license at the last October term of
circuit court.
The figures in the three cases in
which the doctor was convicted
show him TO be indebted to the
state in the sum of $3.50, but he re
fused to pay the amount when called
upon by Deputy Sheriff Dempsey
last Tuesday and was arrested and
brought to Jail, where he now re-
fuses to eat or drink, and go far as
is known to even sleep.
DIR. Maier is the same Wien pill
vender who was convicted on one or
two counts for the Illicit traffic in
intoxicants at the last April term of
circuit court, and was sent. to jail in
default OF payment of his fine and
costs.
He worked the starvation game"
very successfully. and after languish-
ing in durance vile for three or four
weeks was released from Jail on con-
dition that he pack up his traps and
get out of the county, but he return
ed to Vein, resulting in the remain.
ing four cases on the circuit court
docket against him being prosecu-
ted. He ran the gauntlet of one of
the cases on some technicality or a |
flaw in the indictment, but was con-
victed in the three other cases and
has again taken up quarters at Ho-
tel Dempsey, in the hope, no doubt,
of working the same game he did |
last April.
just how well he viii succeed re-
mains to be seen.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-02-02

A lightning rod swindler has been
-"vorking' the farmers around Buck
Lin, Linn county recently, and is said
to have reaped quite a harvest. The
lightning rod swindle has been ex
posed 60 frequently through the
prees, that We are led TO believe that
the tillers OF the soil in the neighbor-
hood OF Bucklin either don't take
take their county journals or else are
subscribers to more papers than
they can read"
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-02-02

Mrs. j. b. Rice is still in ST.. Louis
attending the bedside of her father,
Milton Craig. He had about re-
covered from the malady with which
he had been stricken. but during his
Illness bis physician discovered that
he also had Bright's disease or con-
sumption of the kidneys, for which
there is no known cure.
LATER:-Mr. Craig died last Wed
needay.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-02-02

"prif. wOiss. >iate superintendent
of public r.m,nls, =. lectured last
Thursday nish. TO IA crowded house.
The subject vac upon the import
ance of traiu;ng the youth from the
earliest infancy to thought and IN
vestigatiou as against the idea
cramming from books without men
tai digestion. ."-Warrpnsburg Jour
naEDemocrat.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-02-02

w. b. Brooks. CT near Eccles, We
understand. has bought Scott's res
taurant, at Brunswick, and VIII
shortly move to that place. Mr.
Scott is in poor health and retirss
from business on that account. He.
will go to Kansas City where he will
visit his sister for a while, and from
there he will take bis departure for.
New Mexico in the hope that he may
find more congeDial climate. and.
in which hope the CorRIER hcarti,y'
,;ur.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-02-02

VIM. Lewis and w. r. Thomas, OF
Brunswick, each lost horse under
peculiar circumstances one day last
week. There are said to be indica-
tions that both horses were poison
ed. II such be the case, it 10 to be
hoped that the miscreant or miscre-
ants who administered the poison
will he made tn feel the strong arm
of thu law.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-02-02

The editor OF the COURIER made a
business trip to Marceline the first oi
the week, and while there we met
several OF our old Keytesville friends
who are now residents OF that place.
ID. N. Wheeler. formerly engaged in
the merchandising and subsequently,
in the hotel business here. il now
Marceline's postmaster and is being
assisted in his official duties by his
daughter, Miss Ella. They seem to
be getting along nicely with the af-
fairs OF the office, and have quite
comfortable quarters in the rear OF
the Bank OF Marceline.
j. l.. Potts. once Keytesville's
ieweler, now engaged in the same
business at Marceline, is enjoying
good health and is doing good
business considering the financial
stringency."
DIR. X. T. Fowler, who at one time
ran a dental Office here, is succeeding
admirably in his profession at Marce-
line. and requested us to remember
him to his Keytesville friends.
j. Whiteman, a former partner of
W. ID. Vaughan in the hardware bust
ness, at Reytesville, seems to be get
ting bis share OF the hardware trade
at Marceline, and is being gently
dealt with by Father Time.
Other former Charlton county citi-
zens to whom we paid our respect
and who are now battling for bread
In Marceline, we mention Jas. Fox.
who is enjoying fine trade in the
drug business; VIM. CANTON, of the
extensive blacksmitbing firm OF Kilan-
der & Cantlon;Mrs NJ. C. Fuller, who
has been running q boarding house,
but has abandoned that and will
soon move back TO her Charlton
county farm, few miles south of
Co NJ. Xesdrict, who wns
atone time q typo on the Bruins
wicker. but who now has editorial
charge of the Marceline Mirror. We
also called on w. II. Parks. another
of the CoURIER's readers, who former
y lived near Rothville, but he
was not at home.
We found Marceline business circles,
ike thoseo of almostevery other town,
Of dull times, made es-
oecially so at that place On account
he slowness with which the Santa
Re railroad has been paying it's en-
,loyes for some time.
"Psy day" is always looked for
ward to with a good deal of eager
less by Marceline business men, and
vhen it arrives they all wear a smile
rs broad as a cheese.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-02-02

Prof, l. Z. Wolfe, state supt'
of pubKc schools, will deliver lee
ture at the circuit court room,
Thursday evening. Feb. 18th, at
7:3O O'Clock. upon the subject;
"what shall be taught in the public
schools" Every patron, thinker or
friend OF eduS ion is earnestly re-
quested to be present and hear this
address which is said to be highly
meritorious.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-02-02

+: Fifteen Brunswick merchants have
Joined Chicago mercantile agency,
and propose to make life miserable
for such patrons as have bought
goods on time and subsequently, re-
fused or neglected to pay for them.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-02-02
For Sale.

Ihave ave jacks, from 2 to . years
old. of my own raising and good
stock, and 5 young isnnetts which l
wish to dispose of, and will SSH them
at very low prices.
III. c. HYDE,
Keytesville, Mo.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-02-02

couple, and trusts their matrimo-
nial bark will be laden with all the
sweets and happiness that their
brightest hopes have portrayed or
their fondest fancies pictured.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-02-02
The Tomb.

MEYER:-John, the 12-year-old son
of William Meyer, living few miles
east OF Brunswick. died OF pneumo-
mia on Wednesday, Jan. Gath. The
funeral services were conducted from
the family residence last Friday
morning by Rev. +. G. Walther, OF
the Lutheran church.
swxsxnr=rhe infant daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. W. r. Sweeney. OF
Salisbury, died on Thursday, Jan.
..25th.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-02-02

Totest eggs put them in water,
and il the large ends turn up they
are not fresh. One who claims to
know'says this is an infallible test.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-02-02
ROLL OF HONOR.

We doff our Stetson to the follow
ing parties who have either paid
their subscription or become new
Subscribers to the COURIER since our
last issue:
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-02-02
WEDDING BELLS.

ADAIR0 0LDHAM:-Mr. Chas. Adair
and Miss Elizabeth Oldham. both of
near Marceline. were married at the
courthouse. in this city. yesterday
afternoon by Judge III. C. Minter.
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UUCRTON'S ICE-CREAM Is THE OLD standard. ~
III liable ice-cream; always pure rch ana nsa,nsus
FRENCH and Amercan all favors try IT, you Will like IL
and will use none other. Depos. 300 shave. ovo Otn-
ave SO2 Columbus ave. and i42 West 12oth-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-16
STOCKS STILL DEPRESSED.
EFFECT OF GOLD EXPORTS.
OVER THREE MILLIONS SENT TO PARIS
CONDITION OF THE BANKS

Gales AT THE STOCK EXCHANGE DECEMBER Is
DEALINGS IN BONDS AND Rank STOCKS
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. Ex-divid-nd.
PHILADELPHIA STOCKS.
THE BANK STATEMENT.

Saturday December l5-p. M.
BY the operations OF the Sub-Treasury in this
city during the week ended Friday night the
associated banks lost 81 225.459. The weekly bank
Statement: showed decrease IN loans Of $500 200
decrease In legal-tenders Of So, 244. 300 and an
increase in specie of s6.3759OO. the total increase
of reserve being s13l.6OO. The statement cannot
be considered encouraging. although the course
OF the money market during the week indicated
that this result was about what was to be ex-
pected 1t does not show much change from the
previous week. The increase In specie is due to
notes given TO them not long ago by persons who
bought bonds and borrowed the specie To pay for
the same. These notes. having become due. were
now met the debtors paying legal-tenders into
the Sub-Treasury and taking out the gold, which
they handed over to their creditors the banks
1t Will be noted how closely the increase In the
specie in the banks corresponds to the decrease
in their legal-terders-the difference being only
Sl3l.600 in favor of the specie item. II this kind
of thing goes on movements similar TO II go
on for while. the only net result Of the recent
bond issue will be that considerable number Of
our fellow citizens will have added TO their snug
per cent investments at the expense OF the tax
payers who pay the interest the bonds while
the Treasury's resources Except its credit will
be as low ever. The result of all the changes
was an increase In The surplus reserve of A43.l75;
and the banks held in excess If legal require
ments S33345S25. against $32 600 last week and
against $16lGs.S25 in the same week Of 1898 and
s5,445.225 in 1892
The following the comparative statements
OF December and December l.:
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loss was due to the export Of 1855 900 Gold In the
open market for shipment TO Paris), 10 the I'M
ports OF 1882 OO0-of which $4,000 came from
Australia and $4,000 from miscellaneous sources
and to receipts from the interior OF Great
Britain of 900 British consos were stronger
and advanced, rising 3-l6 for money to l03 bib
and Is for the account TO lob bio. American
securities displayed a general reactonary temper
Canadian Pacific lost Il 6 6lA. New oIk Cen
trail "a to l02. ST. Pau Is to Sos. LouisVie ana
Nashville n to 3d. Illinois Central le to 9ll4 Ere
Il to 1914 Reading Il to 7@s and Atchisoh q
to >.
French rentes were lO2 francs 31la cent!mes'
Paris exchange on London. % francs i9n I''2 cen
times: Berlin sight sterling 90 marks Al prem
nings
We have received the following notice:
The reorganization Committee OF the fna-
depha and Reading Railroad COMPANY rfed-
eric r. Olcott. chairman, give notice mat the
receivers. having notified the committee that
they will be unable to pay the January coupon
of the general mortgage bonds. maturing January
J. the committee are prepared on ana alter jar,
uary . to purchase such coupon from all pohu-
holders who have already assented 10 the re-
organization agreement or who may assent 10 'ie
same on or before December 81. The periha-
nent engraved certificates of the central trust
Company for the general mortgage pohds ue
posted will be ready on January In eXchahse
for temporary certificates heretofore ISSUED
Holders of all classes Of securities can ueposl
the same on or before December 81, ana geheiai
mortgage bondhoders can cash the three coupons
already due with interest at 3 per cent 10 jan
uarv l. or at their option. received lor' ticI
coupons equitable per cent interest cer''hcd'eS'
BANKS-LOCAL SECURITIES.
Appended is table Of the current quotations
for city bank stocks. together with their par
s.la
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The Gearing House statement for the day was
as follows: Exchanges $l02 1922. 33S. balances.
Sc. 22l. SOC. For the week Exchange S561.5l.l74
balances S34 900 i0j-which indicates a sight de-
crease in the volume of business in the city.
The total bank clearings Of all the clearing
houses I'm the United States for the week ending
December Is were Sl02i.5l6. 1875 against 1896. 49,.
$50 the sam me week In 1893 This shows An in
crease in the volume OF business throughout the
country as compared with the same week last