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The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29
County Surveyor and Road Com
Contest Notice.


Department OF the Interior, Unit
ed States Land Office Springfield,
Mo-, December 18th. 1898.
A su.iicient contest affidavit hav-
ing been filed in this Office by John
f'rahder, contestant, against home
stead entry No. 1888, made May Is,
1897, for hf W or and hf Il e or,
sc Or Or sec so twp % range 20,
by Emil Rnnge, contestee, in which
it is alleged that: the said Emil Run ge
has wholly abandoned and removed
from said claim for more than six
months last-past and next proceeding
the date of the affidavit of contest
herein, said parties are hereby notiti-
cd to appear, respond and offer eyi-
dence touching said allegation at 10
o'clock a. m. ON February 18, 1899. be-
fore William Ii. Johnson, a Notary
Public, at Forsyth, Taney county,
Missouri, (and that final hearing viii
be held at 10 O'Clock a. m. on Feb
ruary 25, 1899, before) the Register
and Receiver at the United Estates
Land Office IN Springfield, Missouri,
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29
The Weather Calender.

The fancy County Republican has
received the Cardui Weather Chart
and Calender for 1859 from the That
tanooga Medicine Co, mauutac CT urers
of McE'ree's Wine of Car,lui and
Thedford's Biack-Draugilt. This is
one of the best Calenders published.
1t consists of twelve sheets paper
i3x2O inches.in size, all fastened to-
gether with a brass loop hanger.
Each sheet contains the calender for
one month in large figures that can
be read across any room. Under the
figures patent weather signals indi-
eating Prof DeVoe's Weather For
casts for every day in the year ap-
pear. The moons changes and legal
holidays are also shown. The cal
ender is valuable in any home. We
understand few copies Of it can be
secured by sending 10 one-cent pos
tage stamps to the Chattanooga Med
icine Co., Chattanooga, Tenn.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29
Road Petitions.

have in my hands the following
road orders on which returns will be
made at the regular February term,
1859. of the Taney County Court, viz
Petition of A. L. Weatberman, j.
A. Jones ct al, change Of Walnut
Shade and Galcna road in W or sec
35 twp "a lange 81. This change has
been made but the law has not been
complied with.
Petition of w. IT. Crowder ct al,
change of the Long Greek and For
syth read across sec IL twp % range
%.
Petition Oft. j. Stottle eft al, change
of BraIleyville and Chadwick road
from Clayton hollcr to The ridge
route west olthe holicr.
Petition of James Maddox, A. j.
Friend ct al, new road from mouth
of Roark, sec % twp % range 21, by
way Of James Maddox's, Bruce
Finch's and SCISSORS bald to the
West road and with said road to the
Boston road.
These surveys are ordered at the
expense Of the petitioners, but so far
no arrangements have been made to
have NE execute the surveys of said
proposed roads. The Court Will
probahly dismiss the proceedings III
each case when returns arc made
unless the parties at interest look af-
ter these surveys and have them
made so | can file the necessary re-
ports with the Court.
do not wish TO hold the orders
any longer, as there has been several
coutinuances already in the casas, SO
| shall make final returns at the Feb
ruary term, unless otherwise direct
ed by the Court or petitioners.
Very respectfully.
W. Il. Adams,
County Surveyor and Road Com.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29
FISH! FISH!

BooNvILLE, Mo-, Nov. 1st, 1898.
All persons in the State of MIS-
souri, desiring young cTappie, or black
bass, should apply Mt their earliest
convenience to Phil kopplin, Jr
Supt. Forest Park Hatchery, Forest
Park, st. Louis, Mo-, or to NJ. h. o.
Brien, st. Joseph, Mo-, the one most
accessible to the applicant.
The only expense to the applicant
will be the cost of can (75c) used in
shipping the fish, which must be sent
in advance, the express charges to be
paid G. Q. D. A five gallon can will
carry thirty to forty small fish. We
would recommend the stocking of
lakes with crappie. All applicants
will be notified in advance of ship
ment. If more than one can is de-
sired REMIT accordingly.
DR.. +. L. Hurt,
Chairman Mo- Fish Com.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29
Notice for Publication

Lana OiHce ut SprIn gdeld, Missouri,
Nov. 10th. 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the
folluwing-named settler has filled no.
tice of his Intention TO make final
proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before
}. &. Johnson, Circuit Clerk, at For
syth. Missouri, OH Saturday, Dee. 24th
1888, viz: Daniel johnson, home
stead application Ne. 1866 for the
II w or II e.qr sec s and hf S or
and W Or e qr sec twp 24 Il range
Is W.
He names the following. witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon aud cultivation of sid land, viz:
Thomas w. Wood, of Bra,lleyvelle,
Missours, z. w. Johnson, of Brad
ley:ille, Missouri, Daniel Bloomcr,
OF Taneyviiie, Missouri and William
Roller, of Bradieyviile, Missouri.
III. Y. Gideon Register.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29
Notice for Publication.
Land Office at Springfield, Missouri

Nov. 18th. 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has filed notice
of Ills intention to make final proof
in support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before j. Z. John
son, Circuit Clerk st Forsyth, Mis-
souri,, on Thursday, Dec. goth. 1898.
viz: William King, homestead
application, No. 2C942 for lot 6 or
and W hf lot Or and ht W fri
or sec Is twp 2in range 13w.
lie names the following witnesses
TO prove his continuous residence up
Oh and cultivation of said land, viz:
lverson Birdwell, Bud Woods, II. F,
Albv and l.. Birdweli, all Of Cedar
Greek, Missouri.
n. v. Gideon. Register.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29
SURVEYORS FEES.

Al act Of the Legislature, arprovcn March 81,
1891, provides that County Surveyors be allowed
81 90 cents for each survey Of one and aquaTter
miles or less: 10 cents for each plat; 50 cents
for copy of plat and certificate: 30 cents for re-
cor,iing plat and certificate. These items foot
up s2.9o, the lowest charge madc for any survey.
and in addition 60 this amount there is a charge
OF 50 cents fol each additional mile and 81 co for
each corner established. The Statutes provide
that ssoanty Surveyors perpetuate their sur
veys by establishing well defined corners. ansf
it is not left merely to tie opinion of the party
having the survey made 70 the number of
corners necessary to perpetuate the worS-that
must be determined by the surveyor himself.
charge OF cents for every mile of travel, each
wav, is allowed.
Random Surveys are mere guess worx. neither
sccurate nor safe. and dear at any price. All
communications relative TO surveys, etc
promptly answered.
w X. Adams. County Surveyor.
p. o tioodloe, No.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29

a man recently left dripping q
. card attached. on which WAS writ
ten: "The man who owns this um-
brella strikes n ton and he will be
back in five minutes" On returning
he found only the card pinned to the
wall. aud on the other side was writ
ten: sThe man who took this UNI
berell, walks five miles an hour and
he won't be back at all "
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29
Notice for Publication.
Land Office at Springfield, Missouri,

N- - "~~ ASi>s, ~sAkSSOaAf,
Nov. 11th. 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the
following-namcd settler has filled no.
tice of his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before
j. w. Hughes, County Clerk at For
sYth, Missouri, on. Saturday, Dec. 24
1898, viz: Elec e. Juda, Que of the
heirs of Jacob Juda, deceased, home
stead application No. 1876 for tie
fri hf sec 4 aud W or sw or sec 8
twp Gin range l9w and the IL or n
or sec 70 twp Pa range COW.
He names the following witnesses
to provo his continuous residence
upon and cultivation Of said land, viz:
". L. Gray, w. Nj. Names, W. r
Ellison, q. w. Baughman, all OF Cei,r
Greek, Missouri.
NJ. V. Gideon, Register.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29
SHIPMAN g. DAVIS,
CHADWICK AND FORSYTH. NC
rErrER, sALr-RaEUM AND ECZEMA.

TETTER, SALT-RHEUM AND ECZEMA.
The intense itching and smarting
incident to these diseases, is instantly
allayed by applying Chamberlain's
Eye and Skin Ointment. Many very
bad cases have been permanently
cured by it. It is equally efficient
for itching piles and favorite rem
edy for sore nipples, chapped hands,
chilblains, frost bites and chronic
sore eyes. 25cts. per box. For sale
by-B. B. Price, Forsyth.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29

According to an exchange, after
January 1st, the stamped envelopes
issued by the postoffice department
will be red stamp of exactly the
same shade as the carmine two cent
er. This is in accordance with All
article in the international agreement
which requires all issues Of the same
denomination of stamp to be nni-
form in color. The department will
this month begin substituting the
red stamp on envelopes for the. green.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29
CONTESTS

Ps.'iics desiring 10 make ho.. e.
stead claims, cash entries,
contests or final proofs
will find it 10 their interest to
bring all such business to VIM.
ii. Johnson, Office over fancy
County bank, Forsyth, wht re
they can have the advantage of
consulting complete and accu-
rate government plats of Taney
county, corrected each week
frc'l advices directly from the
/; "a Office. lie will correctly
make out and file applications
and transact all -our business
promptly, will take evidence
OF contests and final proofs at
Office, thereby saving you
an expensive trip to Spripg--
field. Will furnish plats of
townships or parts of town.
ships, and any information de-
sired relating 10 vacant lands,
upon application.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29
TEE REV. IRE y. HICKS.

Annual Almanac and monthly paper,
Word and Works, are now known
from sea to sea. we are pleased to
call the attention of our readers to
the Almanac for 1899, now ready.
1t is splendidly printed and iliust-
rated book of 116 pages and the
storm forecasts and diagrams and
Astronomical and scientific matter
are superior to anything that has
ever been seen before in 25 cent
book. His monthly journal, Word
and Works, is one of the best litera-
ry, home and scientific magazines in
the country, besides containing his
monthly forecasts with explanations.
The subscription price of Word and
Works is $100 per year and a copy
of the Hicks Almanac is sent as q
premium to every yearly subscriber.
Single copies of Word and works, 10
cents. Price of Almanac alone, 25
cents. Send your order to Word
aud Works Pub. CO., 220l Locus
Street, st. Louis, No..
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29
THE TRIBUNE PRIMER.

This is an original rnirth provoking
production by Eugene Field-written
by hun in his unique style in 1882,
while editor of the Denver Tribune.
The publication contains fifty-six
pages. The proceeds of the sale of
the book will be devoted to erecting
a monument so the "gentle poet of
at Columbia, Mo. Price,
post paid 25 cents. Address
West Goodwin,
Secretay and Treasurer, Sedalia, Mo.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29
NJ. V. Gideon, Register.
G. 4. Ramsey, Receiver.


The Agricultural Department of
the State University offers work this
winter for farmers, dairymen and
horticulturists that viii do much to
Improve the agriculture of Missouri,
if properly appreciated by the public.
This work begins January 3. 1899,
ard continues twelve weeks. It is
training school in the best up-to-date
methods Of general farming, stock
growing, breeding and feeding, dairy
ing, fruit growing and gardening
The work is entirely Practical and
the results of previous sessions of
this school have clearly shown that
any farmer of reasonable Intelligence
will be able to use the information
gained there proti:ab)y throughout
the remainder of b life. Even cx-
perience and successful farmers and
horticul;ur,5ts have found many
things of great value TO them il,
these courses. The tuition is free
and the course is open 10 az Without
entcraEce examinations. The young
men and the young women Of this
country who expec, farm should not
neglect this opportunity Of posting
themselves Oh the best up-to-date
methods of farming. Send to the
University for a.u illustrated catalogue
of these courses, ana begin your pro-
paration to attend this winter.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29

All the destilleries OF the country
arc running at their full capacity,
and barrel slaves are SO scarce that
Congress will be asked to passeea law
permitting the transportation of
spirits in tank cars. The movement
in favor OF tank shipments started in
il Arkansas, where the winter. has
been unusually disagreeable.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29
Notice for Publication.
Department of tho Interior.

Department of the Interior.
Lan0 Office at Springfield, Mis-
souri,. Dec. 18th, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has fled notice
of his intention to make final proof
in support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made beforeJ. C. John
son, Circuit clerk, at Forsyth, Mis-
souri,, on Saturday, Jan. 28th, 1892,
viz: Philemon f. Stoddarc, home
stead application No. 1907 for tho
W hf S e Or and qrs W or and
qrn " or sec % twp gin range 22w.
He names the following witnesses
to prove Ifs continuous residence up-
on and cultivation Of said land, viz:
Frank Jones, John Gross, II. F.
Hurst and John A. Patrick, all Of
Cedar Valley, Missouri.
81. v. Gideon,
Register.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29

SOME democrats describe the FL j.
p:nos as cannibals and barbarians
alien to our race. and others propose
that we shall set them up in q re-
public under our protection. A man
eatIng republic would be an enter
esting responsibility.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29

WHEN Missouri became a part of
the United States the "alien barbar-
iuus,' were thick OH its soil, and Sell
ator Vest must acknowledge that the
expansion turned out well.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29

ARAzoNA reports seven feet Of
snow on level. Those repar.riated
rough riders are finding it extremely
difficult 10 make their party calls
with the regularly demanded i'll first
class society,
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29

THE Hawaiian commissions plan
for the organization of the islands as
q territory has been favorahly report
ed by the Senate committee. 1t
guards the right of suffrage in Ha-
wall by both educational and prop
erty qualifications to an extent un-
known in any of the states.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29

Our forefathers who landed in
little bands OH the Atlantic coast
were not afraid TO cary out the laws
of destiny. nor defeated in their pur
pose by whole continent filed with
savages.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29

IT viii be much easier to clean the
city of Havana after the rest Of the
Spanish soldiers leave, and tie
chances OF losing the soap will also
be greatly reduced.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29

NATIVES of Luzon wash out gold
in the dry beds Of some of the water
courses, using cocannt shells as pans
They will open their eyes when the
Yankee gets to work with his mining
machinery.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29

A manuscript treatise on the tides,
written by Galieo's own hand. has
been discovered in Rome. It's date
is the year of Shaksreare's death
But there is little hope that any such
relic of Englsn5's great poet will ever
be found.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29

A corn kitchen will be a feature of
the American exhibits at Paris. The
maize menu, from roasting ears to
corn cakes with maple syrup, contains
many surprises for tho average
European.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29

GEN. Merritt's platform is one
that every conscientioun expansionist
can stand upon with pride. He says:
81 think the United States is quite
capable of handling anything that it
undertakes"
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29

THE young king of Spain has not
yet reached marriageable age. 1t
is reserved for him to learn by the
usual experience that there is some
thing harder to manage than mon
archy,
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29

Il, is stated that there is 20 pro-
fame word in the japanese language.
If a citizen of Japan misses his train
there is 10 be 10 relief for it except
silent distruSt.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29

The President in his march
through Georgia meets with a graft
fying welcome. Ills efforts i'll be-
half of national unity are creditabie
alike to bis patriotism and his states
menship.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29

THERE have been five changes II,
President McKinley's Cabinet-Sher-
man, Day, EcKenna, Carp and Bliss
retiring. One of the number. ex-
secretary Day. though in the Cabinet
but short time, made national
reputation and added TO it as a
peace commissioner
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29

"THE terms of the treaty Of peace
having been fully agreed upon,"
wrote Mr.. Bryan, 81 hereby tender
tender my resignation" OF course
he cannot fight the treaty now Wi b
out producing q serious complication
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29
Notice for Publication.

Notice for Publication.
Department of the Interior.
Land office at Springfield, Missouri Dec. 10th,
1855.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support Of his claim and
tina. said proof will be male before j. G.. John
son. Circuit clerk ut Forsyth. No, on Satur
iav Jan. Is. loh3, VIZ: Virous Merrell home
stead application No. 1884, hf S w fri, n " or
8 W fri or, sec - and n or Or sec y twp 23n
range BOW.
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land, viz: w. /. lookout, Williams
Kingeey, Leslie Wilson and Price Buck, all of
kirUyville, Mo.
NJ V. Gideon. Register.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29

PARIS is building another tall tow
er. 1t will be high enough to enable
the French financiers to cast glance
over into Spain to sec if the Done
are doing anything in the way of
earning interest on those bonds.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29

THERE is man in Illinois who las
started 153 newspapers and is still in
pursuit Of a long-feit want. 1t would
probably destroy his happiness 10
overtakc il.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior.
Land Office at Springfield. Mis-
souri,, Dee. 18Th, 1898.
Notice is hereby givon that the fol-
lowing named settler has fled notice
Of his intention to make final proof
i'll support of his claim, and that said
proof viii be made before j. w.
Hughes, County clerk at Forsyth, Mo.
Oh Saturday, Jan. 26th. 1899, viz:
Thomas j. Pcrsinger, homestead ap-
plication No. 19747 for the hf e
or sec % and Il " or Ii " or sec %
and W Or W or see II twp % range
l9.
lie names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
on and cultivation of said land, viz:
Il. i. Moore, Charley Iiouseman,
Siegle Oneal and John Coble, all OF
Cedar Greek, Missouri.
NJ. v. Gideon,
Register.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29

Russia is al right. If the Gar
wants a little spending money Uucle
Sam is not the man to refuse 30 car
~ him for thirty or sixty days.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29

The United States has used every
possible chance to distribute rations
to the Cuban sufferers. In this re-
spect, as in others, the duties OF a hu-
maue war have been strictly observ-
pI
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29

THE Mississippi Cougressman's
phrase that flag is "nothing but a
piece of bunting" is one that nobody
will care to adopt, unless it be man
without country.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29
Forsyth and
Chad dwick
Hack Line.

Leaves Forsyth cvsiy day aud
Sunday at 6 o'clock a. m.
Arrives at Chadwick at 11:15
a. IN. Leaves Chadwick at D.
IN. Arrives at Forsyth at $50
p IN. Fare one way, $3.50;
round trip, $3.50. Headquar-
tiers at Forsyth, at the hotel
Hilsabeck. Headquarters at
Chadwick, at the Bowies
hotel. All kinds of packages,
etc, carried, and expressage
collected on delivery. Ii you
desire to be conveyed to any
other part of the county,
arrangements can he made
with us to furnish you with
both team and driver. Fora
further Information, address.
HIPMAN g. DAVIS,
tpJAnwl,,E AMI EnpSyTu lrO
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29

ANTI-expanaion petitions present
cd to the Senate contain 147I sigma
lures. 1t would be easy 10 multiply
that by 1000 on the other side.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29

FIFTY thousand volunteers are to
be mustered ont at once, a good sign
that our new possessions are well
disposed.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29

THE longer the President thinks over
expansion The more pronounced hiS
speeches become, and il is the same
way with the people.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29

AGENTS wanted by large fac
tory. Free samples Nav earn $50
weekly cash. Several agents with,
us 20 wears, Bratiice Co., 24s Pearl.
New York.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29
THE FULLER
LU n B Err CO.

Has in stock over half million feetof
well seasoned Pine Lumber. We
have constantly on hand al Kinds OF
Dressed siding, Ceiling, Flooring, sc.
The largest aud hest equipped Mill
ever iii this part OF the country.
Lowest prices guaranteed.
CORN At .MARKET PRICE.
accepted in payment for Lumber
The only Mill accessible to fancy
coSnty tilat can lie depended on at
al times for Dry Lumber. Mill To-
Gated in fancy county, on Spring
field aud Harrison read, 10 miles
south of Iiirbyville. Mo.-A dtiress,
G.. Is. FULLER, Mgr.
Omaha, Ark.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29
AE LILY OF THE VALLEY.
WAS RIGHT,

Yous..se get on girls sunny side,
'''ust surely look clean and bright
q q ! a,s s..i. in the easiest way,
,,., ism seatcn, without delay.
n 49, o.s, scissors, clippers keen,
Z4lI -. enair' lowell neat and clean.
a,pn = 8 You In the least of time
80 :. ugly shrub. to fellow fine:
aiss 8. = gay: ''why Charley Dear,
= : Kiss. nobody's near
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29

The said contestant having. in
proper affidavit. fled August p, 1898
set forth facts which show tha. after
due diligence, personal service of this
notice can not be made, it is hereby
ordered and directed that snch notice
be given by due and proper publ
cation
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-12-29

Tn DEwEusz t SON,
PINE LUMBER.
OK miles south OF Kirbyyill.
"aere you viii address us.
Lumber from 60 cents per hun
dred up.