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The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03
GRANGER.

The much needed rain has come at
last.
Sol Allen attended church 1t this
place Sunday.
VIM Thomson and Chas. Eanford
were in Kahoka. Monday.
T.. B. Mason is teaching our spring
term of school and giving good salts
faction.
Miss Lizzie Pryor. of Luray. who has
been visiting friends in Granger. re-
turned home Saturday.
Jones Bros. are doing a good business
in hardware aAd implements.
Rev. Boon will preach here next Sui
day morning and evening.
Rev. Creation. the evangelist Of Plats
burg, is conducting a series of meetings
here. OF which we hope will he followed
by go d results.
A party of young people attended the
Sunday school convention at the New
Woodvillc Church last Sunday.
\. w. Hamrick and wife, and c. T
Guy and wife attended the dedication
of the |. .. .. +. building in Memphis
Thursday.
X. Lewis was in keokuS. Thursday
on business.
The social given by the Christian En-
dcavor society at l.. n. kennett's las
Saturday evening. was we'll attended il
spite of the cloudy weather: there be
ing present about seventy-five. all .
which report a pleasant time. eat'n.
ice cream and cake. OLLIE.
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MEMORIAL DAY.

The G.. \. X. Post has made arrange
ments to observe Decoration day. and
they cOrtli:lly invite citizens OF the
town and county to cooperate with
them in paying Il tribute of respect t.
the memory IF our depart d heroes
Following are the committees:
Finance-JOhn Kits and B. NJ. Perry
Alusic-D. Witherspoon. Geo. Shari
and +. H. Belnett.
Speakers-Ed. L. Mckee, Jas. Giles
pie and John Dempsey.
Cemetery Grounds-John Shuler, All
Tinncv and l.. DrummOnd.
F'loral-Jas. G. Gillespie, John Shu'
Ter. Bert Dvummond and G.. A. Craig.
Flags and Deco:ations-Sim Martin
]. Fl. H..rle and J. +. Craig.
Program-J. w. Barnes, G.. D. Daw.
son and d. SecOrd.
Transportation - Wendell Zumsteg,
Geo. Sharr and John Shuler.
Rev. J. II. Cox. chaplain Of the 2ls,
Mo. has already accepted an invitation
to deliver the address.
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Cheap and Safe Insurance !

The Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance
Co. of Scotland county. Mo, and the
Missouri State Mutual. against lorna
dos, Cyclones and Windstorms. Pat
rOnize your own cause ana protect your
homes against forked lightning. storms
and flames Better be safe than sorry.
Costs but little to be safe. May cost
lots to be sorry. $500 will give you u
membership in both companies and in
sure 81 900 for five yea. on the mutual
plan against Fire, Lightning, Tornados,
Cyclones and Windstorms. ]. l.. DUR
NAL. Secretary and Agent. can be
found at his office in Memphis on Sat-
urdays. For further particulars see or
write to the Secretary or some of the
following officers On fire and lightning
Insurance.:
JOSEPH MILLER. President, Granger.
JOEL EWING. Vice-Pres., Memphis,
Sol ALLEN, :"
&. J. ALEXANDER, 50
BOdrd JAS. 7. MOORE. 4"
d. F.. HALL, Kilwinning.
A. 5. MYERS. Pleasant Retreat,
Or. FRANK EVANS, Agent. Sand Hill.
On Tornado, Cyclone and WindstOrm
insurance, see or write j. l.. DURNAL,
Agent for Scotland county.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03
High Sc ,ool CONNER cement.

The date fer the annual commence
men: exerci-es of the grad .ating class
OF Memphis high schools occurs to-
morrow These exercises are much
enjoyed by the citizens and this years
entertainment promises to lie 4 to the
standard. There has always been q
large attendance. who were highly
entertained by the thoughts presented
by the graduating class, and shower
presents on the stage by the dray load.
Especially is this so in regard to flowers.
Some grow the flowers, while others
send to Keokuk and elsewhere. and
consequently con e h ga n N they Ct
here This has looked to us rs 4
needless waste OF money ana ere ouly
for u show a. the time. The flowers
are carted home. as it would show i'll
manners to dump them in the street at
once and no Memphis graduate could
ever be justly charged in that manner.
At home. the best flowers are likely
preserved few days but the most OF
them. no doubt. can be found in the
back yard soon after the exercises closes
The following is the graduating class
and subjects:
THE Destructive Power of Time,
with Salutatory-FredB B. King.
America, Liberty's Temple"-Mary
Chnault.
Not for Self, but for All'-Louirs
Mety
Crossing the Bar"-Amy l. Cowell
''Persuit of Wealth" - Nettie b
Leach.
do Noble Things, Not Dream them
all Day Lons'-Katie Cole.
G''Tbe Majesty OF the Will''-Lutiti;
Forman.
1.-The Opening Doors OF the twentieth
Century"-Fannie F.. Broadwater.
Am Plus, or Minus:''-Daisy d
Danford.
Our Latest Epoch'-3eulah w
Hudson.
THE Three 'tentions'-Edward T.
Parrish.
''T.ie Golden Year"-LOea NJ. Faulk
1.-The Duties of the Day and Hopes o
the Future Perry.
"As wa Will," with valedictory-S
Lenoa Smith.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03

J. L. Durn2l informs us that he has
information from the secretary OF the
State Home Lodge of the Farmers
Mutual Protection of Missouri that over
one hundred applications are rece ived
weekly in that company. 1t is certainly
the best lie insusance company in eX-
is;ance and will undoubtedly soon be
the leading company in the state. Mr..
Durnal is the authorized agent in this
county, but anyone wanting safe insur-
ance at Giving rates can be accomo-
dated By calling at this office. Do not
delay another day in providing for
your family in case OF accident, but call
and secure u policy.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03

A case in court that has heen at
tracing considerable attention is Black
rs. some St. Louis commission men.
This case was taken to the state SUI
preme court asst winter. where YER
diet favorable to Black was rendered.
hut come up for trial again before
Judge Turner at kahoka last Monday.
when a verdict was rendered in favor
of Black so far as commissions claimed
yet unpaid to the St. Louis parties.
This throws the cost on the commission
men. In regard to the 5000 already
paid by Black the court ruled in favor
of the ST. Louis parties. Both sides to
the case gave notices of appeals. f.
4. Mckee, Of this city. was the attorney
for Black.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03
Married at the residence of the brides

Married at the residence of the brides
parents. VI, a. Kirkpatrick near Mem
phis, April 10Th. 1894. Mr.. William L.
Busey and Miss Viola kirkpatrick.
Elder f. J. Smith officiating. After
the ceremony we repaired to a sumptous
supper served by Mrs. Phomy Kirk
patrick. after which the hand of con
rragulatiOns and we'll wishes were ex'
tended. and many were the valuable
presents to the happy bride and groom
We are sure the we'll wishes of their
many friends will ever follow them :
long life journey.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03
PROSPEC! GROVE.

House cleaning is the order OF the
day at present.
\ Ene rain visited this vicinity last
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Jos. Teter. spent LIST week with
her dau.ht Mrs. Kerr.
S. smith was in Memphis last Satur-
day.
Mrs. Nelson spent Sunday with Mrs.
r. J. Miller.
]. D. Shippersons visited at J. NJ.
Cooleys' last unday.
l.. W. Millers' have purchased fine
new organ.
5. Smith and wife spent Sunday with
A. Richmonds'. Of Plumb College, and
attended church there in the evening.
The store at Prospect received quite
a supply Of new goods last evening.
Preaching at Mt. Horep every second
and fourth Sunday at i o'clock.
Rumor says We will have a wedding
soon. Wonder who:.
PHINEAS PHINDOCT.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03
CATTLE.

For cattle it should be kept by every
intelligent person, whether he Is the
owner of one or more. For founder,
distemper, securing, impure blood. loss
of appetite and all diseases which they
are subject to. II will be found invalu-
able. as IL blood purifier it cannot be
cqlntlcd: us an appetizer it has no ST.
pcrior. These powders will increase
the flow of milk. and produce Il greater
amount of cream. and One-fOurth to
Onc-half more butter can be produced
by the use of THE PEOPLES STOCK
FOOD
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03
BIBLE GROVE.

A fine shower Sunday evening, viii n
was benefit to corn, wheat and oats.
The song CT the poor clodhopper is
noticeable for its sadness as he plods
over the freshly plowed fields, striving
by the sweat of his brow TO earn bread.
The farmers of this part of the coun-
ty say the ground works as fine as it has
for years.
Sunday school was we'll attended and
grand interest seemed manifested.
Jas. H. Bradley and family visited NJ.
V. Stice, Sunday.
f.. NJ. Smoot, Lewis Garris and wife
were visiting Mrs. Martha Pedigo, Sun
day.
Il. G. Humphrey, Oliver and D. ]
Corwin, of the Grove, will read tn.
World in the future.
Miss Nettie Pedigo has been engaged
to teach the FIT, Donaldson school thu
coming winter and spring.
! The challenge debate between tn
Greensburg and Jayne literaries cam'
off at the Jayne school house, Saturda.
night. The burgites got left.
Some of our local spOrtsmen made
concerted ''break" on the wolves in tn
nobs, Sunday, April I'D, and capture'
seven OF the pests. 1t was a poor da
for wolves, too.
or nD.uOppEp
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03

We can send the Nonconformist TO
any of our subscribers for 81, and ut the
same time give anyone who wishes to
each of The Political Earthquake, =
price y, cents: metallic Money and
Hard times" price - cents, and
''Points for Thinkers" price 10 cents.
The regular price of paper and pam
phlets is sl.60, but they can be secured
at this Office for ST.. Call at once rs this
offer may no. hold good long.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03

One fare excursion to keokuk. &C.
count Of the Grand Artists Concert.
May 18th. the X. 4 w. X. K. will make
Il rate of one fare for the round trip
Special train will leave keokuk i'm.
mcdiately after the perfOrmal ce
Railroad fare Sl.:}J,. Tickets to Opera
House 80 and - cents. See railroad
agent for full details.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03

Railroad fare reduced one-half and
excu. sion to Keokuk. May 18th, &C.
count Artists Concert. Hans Albert,
the great violinist. Friedrich Specht,
the noted New York tenor and half a
dozen other solOists. See railroad agent
for further details.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03
MON--Yi MONEY! MONEY!

To loan money on real estate sccuri-
ties for five or seven years in amounts
to suit the borrower.
Loans closed and money paid on the
same day that notes and mortgage is
signed. Nodelay.
Best and most liberal option to the
borrower ever offered. Also the lowest
rate Of interest.
Call and see me. A. II. PITKIN.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03
'er may no. hold good long.

Is it possible that those Keokuk re-
tail merchants who chartered" that
regular excursion rateS-the eXcur.
sionists paving their own fare to carry
country merchants and others along
the line. to keokuk yesterday. to buy
goods from them. did not cork" them
selves with generosity? - Gazette
Herald
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03

The Scotland county Democrats held
their convention in the court house last
Saturday to nominate delegates to the
state senatorial conventions. An effort
was made to straddle on the question
of their white elephant Cleveland and
silver. The delegates to tic state con-
vention are T.. Il. Mckee. Geo. I.
Myers and NJ. \. Bates. and were in
| structcd to vote for T. B. Reed foi
| railroad commissioner and w. L. Car
rington for superintendent of public
schools. The delegates to senatorial
convention are as follows: John i
| Mudd, w. L. Reddish. w. T. Shacklet:
w. A. Raines, r. II. Wagner, {. G
Mety and Henry \. Miller.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03

Superior cook stove and Ranges are
on top Us they have been for the last ten
years, the latest improved are now Sc
cOnd to none, but the best on earth and
when you buy stove or range do not
fail to get Superior. Mount l. Don
nell are agents for Scotland county.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03

Mrs. E. J. Hays has attended the
spring openings in St. Louis and keo-
kuk. and secured new stock of this
seasons furnishing goods and is now
ready to wait on her old customers and
as many new ones as choose to call at
her store-N1rs. FOwler's building, first
door west of \. p. PattersOns.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03

The Peoples Stock Food is Invaluable
for Sheep and Lambs 1t prevents dis
case. p,rities their blood and digestion,
assists in fattcning and will increase
the amount of wool One-half. Try it
and You will! ne fully convinced that
you have been well paid fer your
trO,b,c.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03

In the days of our grandmothers
sulphur and molasses reigned supreme
in the springtime. Nowadays We take
Humphreys Specific No 10 for dyspep-
STA, and all stomach troubles. keeping
the blood pure. SO that no spring dosing
is necessary. For sale by druggists.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03

y married lady was heard to remark
the other day that she had to go home
ana sew on IL Democratic badge for her
husband. On inquiry as to what the
badge was. she replied: "A patch on
the seat of his pants. made necessary
by sitting around waiting for work. -
Edna independent.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03

At G. +. Davis you will find bridal
outfits. fine kid gloves, silk mi:s. cor
sets. laces. fans. baby dresses. bonnets.
cioaks. ladies ready made unGcrware,
mourning bonnets. wells and old ladies
caps. aud the cheapest place to buy
hats. flowers and ribbons
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03

Some weeks ago = person. giving his
name as J \. McClaure. came TO this
city and represented himself us an agent
of the New York Life Insurance Co.
McClaure succeeded in insuring one
citizen of this county. taking note 10,
original payment. This he cashed and
departed. The note was presented fol
payment. and as no policy had been Sc
cured. enquiry was made. when it was
found that McCiaure was not an agent
of the above company and undoubtedly
a fraud.
John II. Watkins has been writing
life insurance for some time in good
companies and is still here.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03
Red Pci'e Cattle.

l am breeding English Red Poll Cat
tie and invite all who are interested in
improved stock to call and examine my
Red Multy Us. l also have pure bred
Italian bees aud Plymouth Rock fowls.
Eggs tor sale in season. A few calves
for sule this spring.
D. D. UPnYKE,
Energy. Scotland Co.. Mo.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03

The sudden change in the weather
here Tuesday. from warm to cool. was
due to Il destructive hail storm over
in the land OF the Hawkeycs. Nearly
every pane of glass in Keosauqua was
broken.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03

A young man named Crowley was
arrested. Sunday charged with stealing
a horse from the government in Okla
homa. He left here. Tuesday. in Gus
tady of officers for Oklahoma
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03

Alf. Tinney constructed hot beds this
spring. near Criigs mill. and now has
Il fine line of plants for sale cabbage.
tomato. pepper. etc. His sweet potato
plants will be ready in about two
weeks
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03
Never Failing Cure for Hog Cholera

1t purelies the blood, aids digestion,
removes all worms. and the hogs which
are fed with the Peoples Stock Foof
will thrive much better. latten on one :
third less feed. and bring L better price
in the markc: than one-half the hogs
commonly sold.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03
POULTRY.

AS Il poultry powder the Peoples
Stock Food ranks among the first rs Il
preventative and cure for all diseases
that poultry are subject to and Us TN
egg producer it has no equal.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03

The circuit clerk the past week Is
sued the following marriage licenses
Walter l. Harbridge and Lula NJ
Howk. John W. Crook and Isadore c.
Cone
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03
The Peoples Stock Food

is WARRANTED. and having been used by
hundreds successfully will at once show
To The most skeptical that there never
has been Il medicine introduced so we'll
adapted 10 stock of all kinds rs tie
Peoples Stock Food" Hundreds of
testimonials could be given, but we re-
fer to Il few of Scotland county f:.rmc. 5
who have used them:
Messrs. Brown 4 Dawson:
| nave u.s. the Stock Food lthc
Pcoplc'sl for two years, have given it
rs thorough Il test rs | could with
Horses. Cows and Hogs. and say en-
pha,icai.y it has far exceeded my eN-
pecta,ioas in every case: in fact can
no; afford To do without it for my stock.
Respectfully. &. |. HILL.
MEMPHIS. Mo. Aug. Sth. 1874.
Vim. x. Moore says: No farmer
can afford to be without The People 5
Stock Food for i: is reliable'
Andy Plough saws: Money invest cd
in Peoples Stock Food is better than
government bonds. 81 invested in PEG
pies Stock Food will do N re good and
bring in IL larger Income than 800
would in louds.
VI. l.. BurJurant says: I'VE know :,
coed thin. when "" sec and test il.
therefore whtu we SAY The lrn; :
Stock FocG j. god VIZ KNOW il b,c:..!>s
We have test. L.
]. J. Eo.in saws: s''l.opies S;cck
Food is the hes, Condition Powu,.s,
ever used f.: horses.
Jno. Rrathuun says: ''t'or hogs III,
Peoples Stock Feed cannot b. b, at
W. ". Arar3.i says: .. AIN NOR,
than satisfied vt:h Peoples Stock Foe,
believing there isnnttias III the mar 1t.
It's equal. Sod only bs
BROWN G DAWSON,
Southwest Cor. SQaar
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03

a policy in the state mutual life ia
surance company costs less than half
what any other concern charges and is
just as safe. a policy can be secured
at this office or by calling on ]. L.
Durnai
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03
PHINEAS PHINDOI

List of unclaimed letters remaining
in Memphis post Office. May I'd. 1884.
Nathan Lackey, Miss Lula Miller. Miss
Mayme Miller. David Smith. Lawrence
Webster. W. \. Wist.
D. WAGNER. p. NJ.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03

These powders have been thoroughly
tested for all diseases of he hog. Such
as lung fever. colds, coughs. ,humps.
worms, etc. 1t is Ii sure preventative
and
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03
Z DOLLARS
70 PER DAY
~ Easily Made.

we want many men. women. boys. and girls to
work for US few hours daily. right in and around
their own homes The business il easy, pleasant.
strictly honorable and pays better than any other
offered agents. You have clear field and no
competition. Experience and special ability I'm.
necessary. No capital required. We equip YOU
with everything that you need, treat you well.
and help you to earn ten times ordinary wages.
Women do az well men, and boys and girls
make good pay. Any one, anywhere. can do the
work. All succeed who follow our plain and sim
pie directions. Earnest work will surely bring
you great deal Of money. Everything r. new
and in great demand. Write for our pamphlet
circular. and receive full Information. No harm
done II you conclude not to 60 ON with the
business.
GEORGE STlNsoN r. Co.,
PORTLAND. MAINE.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03

= The horse. the most noble animal,
: perfect in structure. exhibiting at times
great amount of intelliger &C and AZ
lection, subject to disease, such us
coughs. colds, lung fever. distcmper,
founder. fever, loss Of appetite. hide
bound. worms, kidney disease, etc. 1t
is our duty las wei! as our privileged to
cure him. A remedy has been found
of which hundreds of testimonials can
be shown where wonderful cures have
been accomplished by the use OF The
HEOPLES STOCK FOOD.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-03
Notice.

The Peoples Party
County Central Com
mittee will meet in the
UOION Office in Mem
phis on next Saturday,
May 9Th. Questions of
Importance will be
settled. Every mem
Der of the party is in
vited to attend.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-11

England to take the initiative and pre-.
vent awkward complication through
Russian Intervention.
1t thinks that Japan would be salts
fed with the neutrality OF Corea, a
money indemnity and the possession of
the Loo Choo Highlands and the Island
OF Formosa
TIEN-TSIN. Oct. 1.-THE Emperor Of
China has bestowed the Grand Cross
OF the Double Dragon upon Col. Won
Hannekin. formerly aide-de-camp 70
Viceroy Ii Hung Chang, In recognition
OF the services which Won Hannekin
rendered to China while advising the
Chinese Admiral during the naval bat.
tie which was recently fought between
the fleets OF China and Japan, OFF the
mouth OF the Yalu River.
SHANGHAI, Oct. lit is now an.
nounced that the repairs to the Chinese
fleet at Port Arthur will not be com.
pleted for at least another ten days.
rumor reaches here that another
outrage upon missionary has been
committed at New-Chwang
| II Is reported here that the two Japan.
ess spies arrested In this city have been
AIKEN from the Yamen. at Marking
bound hand and foot, carried TO Inc
| place OF execution and heheaded
| The news received here from PekIn Is
| condition.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-11
THE NEW FERRY LICENSE.
Corporation Counsel Clark Declares
He VIII Fight II.

The latest phase OF the ferry situation
Is the granting of license to run boats
from st. George to this city to the
Staten Island Rapid Transit Company
by Judge Stephens, of Richmond County,
under chapter 10 of the General Laws
of 1892, which reads:
The County Courts OF each OF the counties OF
this State, or the City Court OF any city, may
grant licenses for keeping ferries in their respec-
tive counties and cities, TO such persons as the
Court may deem proper, for a term not exceeding
Ave years When the waters over which any
ferry may be used shall divide two counties OF
cities. or county and city, license obtained
in either OF the counties cities shall be suf.
fcent to authorize transportation Of persons,
goods. and merchandise to and from either
side Of such waters
I'VE will fight it," said Corporation
Counsel Clark to-day, when asked what
attitude the city would take.
Comptroller Fitch said that his De-
partment would not recognize the license
Issued by Judge Stephens, and that II
would do all in its power to protect the
franchise now held In the name Of How.
ard Carroll. Neither Mr.. Clark nor Mr.
Fitch has looked into the legal aspect OF
the case. they said, but they declare that
the Richmond County license is worth
leSa