Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1895-04-26
ISvILLE. MISSOURI FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 1895
10. o. F. School of Instruction.

l.O. ". =. Scnooi OF INSTRUCTION.
TIE Odd Fellows OF Keytesville
and their guests from several other
lodges had a grand, good time here
last Friday night. Saturday and
Saturday night.
On Friday night there was an
assemblage at the opera house OF
Odd Fellows and citizens to hear an
address by Hon. Thomas p. Rixey,
the grand lecturer OF the state.
Senator Mackay, in his character
istic style peculiar to one who is
proud OF his village home and sur
roundings. delivered an addrsss Of
welcome to the visiting brethren,
which was responded to by Elder N.
A. Hampton, pastor OF the Christian
churchdnts Shelbina. Both speeches
were 1fvered In q happy vein Of
good humor and werc listened to
with profound attention. Musical
geiections wera admirably rendered
by ~ Allsne Kennedy of Salisbury,
who presided with grace and elegance
at the. piano. Misses Grace Edwords
and Nettie Moore each sang solos by
l,yhIch they maintained their reputa-
tations as soloists for pleasing their
audiences. The crowning event OF
the evening was the address OF Mr..
Rixey, which, though prepared most
ly for Odd Fellows ears, was alike
applicable to all sorts OF people and
every condition of life. In other
words, his talk was forceful and
truthful presentation taught by Odd
Fellowship, and every other organi
xation, including the church, that
has for its object the elevation Of
mankind. Whiskey drinking to
drunkenness, whiskey-relling drug
stores and saloons were condemned
by the speaker without stint, as enc
mie, to mankind and the well being
OF society. These were not the kind
OF institutions in the estimation pi
the speaker to generate the pripG-
ples OF Friendship, Love and
Truth" the foundation atones'of an
benevolent institutions, whether
secret or open. IL heed is given to
Ar. Rixey's teachings there will be q
rapid advance along the lines oil
morality and brotherly love in the
order he represeuts-a consumma-
ton devoutly wished by all dear
lovers Of the principles it inculcates.
On Saturday there was held q
school OF instruction for the benefit
OF those members not up In the work
At night the degree work was exem-
plified by the Salisbury, Mendon and
Triplett lodges and was well done,
after which a bountiful repast was
partaken of at Sneed's hotel.
On Friday afternoon the following
telegram of condolences was cent to
Mrs. c. II. Mansur and children at
Richmond, Mo-:
TEE rELEoEAn.
Ksytesville. No., April 10, 1895.
Mrs. c. II. Aansur and children, care Louis
Tfllman. Richmond. Ao.-rhs Odd Fellows
assembled in q school OF instructions at Key
tssviIle. No., express their fraternal sym
psthy for you In your great bereavement.
realizing that our nation and our order have
lost one Of the truest types OF manhood in
the death OF the ideal husband and father,
yet rsioice that the life of Brother Aansur
wss such a. to cause his memory to live In
the hearts, not only OF Missourians, but q
nations lore. Our hearts hand and prayers
are yours. May the God OF the widow and
orphan be your God through life and in
death your Savior.
EDWARD BownAx,l
B. II. SMITH,.
NJ. A. HAhProS, }Com-
+. p. RIxEY.
X N. Scorr.J
Following is a list OF the visiting
brothers in attendance at the school
OF instruction as shown by the regis
ter at the hall on Saturday night.
Several, howe yer, Jailed TO register.
Name Asmber. Lodge Name. 20.
Hon p Rixey Jonesburg AS Jonesburg
Ed Hampton Shelbina 142 Shelbina
G. c Hutcheson RothvilIs SOL RothviIls
J N Manlove
Jacob schorr 4"
VIM A Jones
NJ Manloye
I n M.rlow. "a