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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-01-13
The Tomb.

RECoB:-Joseph Recob, who lived
four miles north of Keytesville, died
"Wednesday morning, January nth,
1899, after a short illness of pneumo-
MIA, aged 76 years. Deceased was an
old settler of Charlton county, having
removed to this county with his par
ents in I84I from Pennsylvania. He
followed the occupation of farming
most of his life. He was a man pos
sessed of many good qualities, and
leaves host of friends and an aged
wife to mourn his loss. His remains
were laid to rest in the Bennett grave
yard.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-01-13
A PRAYER of Warning.

The COURIER is in receipt of the
following letter from an inmate of the
county jail, who, while he bemoans his
fate, seems unrelentingly bitter against
the party who informed the grand Jury
of his evil ways; but the unfortunate
young man should remember that the
informant did nothing more than his
duty as a good citizen and a friend of
society by going before the grand
jury and telling, under his oath, what
he knew of the case that was up for
investigation. Had the young man
sought moral instead of immoral COM
panions he would have never been in
his present predicament, but he seems
now to realize more than ever before
the priceless pearl of good character.
Here is his letter and its contents
should sink deep down into the heart
and mind of every young man who is
QlSpOSeQ 10 WayWarQneSS:
KEYTEsvILLE, Mo-, Jan. 9, 1899.
DEAR FRIENDS AND RELATIvEs:-I
am here in jail, and trust that every
one who reads these few lines will not
follow in my footsteps for they will lead
you on the road to ruin. The reason
why | am here to-day is for shooting
dice. When low-down dog gets
chance at you he will surely use it and
throw you behind these cold bars, and
it will do his heart good. l don't mean
the sheriff, but l refer to the black cur
who went before the grand jury.
Now, dear readers, please take my
advice and don't give Iow-down cur
chance tyou, but keep in the straight
and narrow road that will lead you on
to God.
know have been wild, but when
you come to fall in such place as
this I think it will be lesson for any
one who is lodged behind these cold
iron bars where you are deprived of
your liberty.
How sad it will make you feel when
you hear the keys rattle in the Jail
door and people curiously peerlng
through at you. Now, dear reader, if
ever you are placed behind jail bars
try to walk right after one ordeal.
l hope that none of you who read
this will ever have the misfortune to
experience the humiliation of jail life.
Steer clear of evil associates and you
will be all right. Written by lost
angel. JOHN BURNETT.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-01-13
Was It Foul Play?

This is the question many people of
Clark township are asking concerning
the death of J. d. Cooper, an old man
living one mile northwest of Trade,
who was found dead In his yard on the
morning of January 1st.
Mss Cooper was a bachelor, quite
old and lived all alone. New Years
morning his lifeless body was found in
the yard at his home, one boot being
off and the other on. A bump was
found on the back of his head, but
whether this was the result of deadly
blow dealt by some murderous william
or was caused by fall is rot known
The former theory, however, seems to
be the more plausible of the two, as
Mr.. Cooper was an old Mexican SOL
dier, and had drawn his pension few
days previous. An investigation ofhis
personal effects showed that he only
had So, and many incline to the opin-
ion that he was called out of the house
and struck on the head for the pur-
pose of robbery.
The matter should be ferreted out
and the guilty party, If such there be,
made to pay the full penalty for the
crime
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-01-13
NUMBER 81
Mrs. Taylor and Her Music Class.

Mrs. A. F. Taylor entertained the
parents of her music class last Thurs
day evening. The following is the
program as rendered:
Piano Observation-Disclosures Hill,
Chapman and Taylor
Piano Solo-"Spring Song Ruth
Martin.
Cornet Solo-Selected-MIss Hol-
comb,
Piano Solo-"Tuxedo BelIs"-Miss
Irene Taylor
Piano Duet Trough Riders Misses
Elliott and Martin.
Vocal Solo-"The Ovid Plaid Shawl
Miss Emma Chapman.
Piano Solo-"Boat and Train''-Nfiss
Mary Martin.
Piano Solo, "Michi''-Miss Willie
Hill.
Piano Trio-'Reception March
Little Misses Martin, Thomas and
Martin.
Vocal Selection-"Raise Me, Jesus"
J. E. Martin and Mrs. Taylor.
Piano National Airs
Emma Chapman.
The program was interspersed by
music and songs by Mrs. Maud Cox,
Miss Emma Gill and T. J. Martin.
This trio entertained the company
with couple of songs which were
highly appreciated by the audience.
Light refreshments, consisting of sand
wiches, salads and coffee, were served,
and all united in declaring it one of
the pleasantest occasions they had had
the pleasure of attending this season.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-01-13
Special Notice .

All parties knowing themselve:
indebted to US for the year 1898 will
please come in and settle up. We
need and must have the money We
carried you for year and now please
come in and settle as we are bound
and compelled to have what Is due us
in order to meet our obligations and
bills that are due Jan. 1st, 80. So
please come in and pay up. If you
owe us this is for you, so do not put
US off. We need the money,
Yours Respectfully,
S. NJ. WHITE.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-01-13
County Meeting of Modern woodmen.

~AASNS4A NNN@-ASAA-
Tuesday was the day set for the
delegates of the various camps Of
Modern Wooucien of America in
Charlton county to meet at Keytesville
for the purpose of electing one dele
gate to represent the camps of Chari.
ton county at the state camp of the
order, which meets in Sedalia, Fri
day, February 10th, 1899.
Owing to bad roads there was very
meager attendance, only four out of
the ten camps in Charlton county being
represented, as follows:
J. o. Richardson, Prairie Hill.
DR.. c. S. Morrison, Dalton.
Chas. F. Owens, Brunswick.
A. G. Frlesz, Keytesville.
The delegates selected DR.. T. F.
Martin of Brunswick to represent the
county at the state camp, and reso-
luton was adopted indorsing DR.. Mar
tin for head physician of the order in
No further business being
before the meeting it adjourned sine die
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-01-13
Judge Rucker HonOred.

/
cember term of circuit court in Sulli-
van county the members of the Sulli-
van county bar paid the following
welI-deserved tribute to our distin-
guished fellow-citizen and able jurist,
Judge w. w. Rucker, retiring judge
of this (the Twelfth) judicial circuit:
WHEREAS, the Hon. w. w. Rucker
has been judge of this circuit for the
past six years, and is now about to re-
tire, by reason of the expiration of his
term of office; and "
"WHEREAs, by his impartiality and
fairness in the transaction of the bust
ness of the court, he has shown HIM
self worthy of the confidence reposed
in him, and
WHEREAS, he has discharged the
duties of his Office ably and carefully,
and by reason of the uniform and un-
failing courtesy, with which he has
treated the attorneys practicing in this
court, our relations here at all times
have been of the most pleasant
character; therefore be it
"ResOl0ed by the members of the
Sullivan county bar that in his retire
ment the bench loses one of its ablest
jurists, the people a wise, honest and
safe official and the bar a courteous,
dignifed and honorable Judge. Be it
further
rRssOI1ed, that in taking leave of
the bar to enter on his duties for other
fields, he takes with him our best
wishes and kindest regards. Be it
further
"ResOI0ed, that a copy of these
resolutions be spread upon the records
of this court, and a certified copy
thereof be delivered to Judge Rucker.
ID. M. WILSON,
"JNo, M. SWALLOW, o.. y
"W. F. CALFEE. '
''JNo. w. BINGHAM,
In describing the incidents which
followed the unanimous adoption of
these resolutions the Milan Standard
says: ,.s.e.s..z
"Many feeling and touching speeches
were made by the members of the bar,
and the judge spoke with much feel
ing, expressing his appreciation Of the
Sullivan county bar.
THURSDAY evening the judge ban
quoted the bar at Hotel Stanley, and
at nine p. m. some IS members of the
bar and others were seated at the
banquet table. Mrs. J. H. B. Smith,
the landlady of Hotel Stanley, did
herself proud In less than three
hours notice, was spread one of the
best banquets ever spread in Milan,
and Hotel Stanley did herself honor
in its completeness and elegance.
"Toasts were proposed and re-
sponded to by every one present.
Some Of the older members of the bar
reviewed the early history of the asso,
citation, and many of the early trials
and tribulations of their early ex-
perience. Every one present enjoyed
the occasion, and at IL o'clock the
health of the retiring and incoming
judges were drank, and the party re-
tired"
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-01-13
NAV Heaven Bless EN-.

The COURIER pronounces its bless
ings upon the following friends, who
have either renewed their subscription
or become new subscribers to the
Great Favorite Weekly since jan
uary Ist:
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-01-13
Letter List.

The following is list of unclaimed
letters in Keytesville, Mo-, post-ofice
January 18th, 1899:
Miss Leve Holt, Mrs. R. Kennedy,
C. w. Samuel, Miss Evelyn Ward.
When calling for above please say,
advertised"
w. C. CASTOR, P. NJ.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-01-13
Horses and Mules Wanted.

B. F. Davis of Salisbury will be at
Woods livery stable in Keytesville,
Saturday, January 2Ist, to buy horses
and mules. Will buy any kind OF
merchantible horses or mules.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-01-13

When the case of Chas. Minks,
charged with rape, was called in Squire
Ramsey's court at Bynumville last Sat
urday, the case was dismissed, as it
was said the parties had compromised
the case, and it was so reported to
Prosecuting Attorney Collet. But Mr..
Collet said nay, and the case will be
presented to the grand jury at Sails
bury this week. Mr.. Collet takes the
ground that Minks is either guilty or
he is innocent, and there is no COM
promising of such cases. Mr.. Collet
Collet is right in his position. If
Minks is innocent of the charge he
should be discharged after fair trial,
but if he is guilty he should be pun
ished, and to compromise such case
is to leave a stain on the character of
the lady in the case, and is in direct
violation of the statutes of the state.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-01-13

w. S. Evans, who moved to Keytes-
vile from Snapp about four months
ago, is confined to his bed with the
grip. He became alarmed over his
condition and made his will last Wed
nesday, but DR.. J. T. Aldridge, the at
tending physician, thinks Mr.. Evans is
mistaken in regard to the seriousness
of his indisposition. The COURIER
hopes that such may be the case, and
the gentleman will soon be on the road
to recovery.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-01-13

SERFAss-CRANDALL: Charles E.
Sertass of Rothville and Miss Verna
M. Crandall were married at the resi-
dence of the brides father, James d.
Crandall, near Brookfeld, Sunday,
January 1st, Rev. o. Beistle of Sumner
pronouncing the nuptial benedlction.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-01-13
Criminal Calendar.

When the case of Hamp Drew,
charged with cutting the buggy
harness of DR.. w. T. Drace, one mile
east of this place, was called in Justice
DeMoss' court last Saturday, the de-
fendant took a change of venue to
Squire H. A. Wheeler's court, and
the case has been set for trial on jan
uary 2Ist, 1899.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-01-13
Wedding Bells.

WEsT-BRYANT VIM. J. West and
Miss Harty G. Bryant were married at
Cunningham, Wednesday, January
4th, Justice F. NJ. Lewis launching
their hymeneal bark.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-01-13
CIRCUIT COURT PROCEEDINGS.

CIRCUIT COURT PROCEEDINGS.
Regular January, 1899, Term at Salisbury.
Court convened, Monday, Jan. 9th,
with the following officers present:
Hon. John P. Butler, judge; Z. T
Lamkin, clerk, J. R. Dempsey, sheriff;
L. A. Magruder, deputy sheriff, and
VIM. Ballinger, official stenographer.
The following special grand jury
was empaneled, sworn and charged
and retired to the grand jury room for
the transaction of such business as
may come up for consideration, John
Bayne having been first appointed
foreman by the court:
w. M. Craig, Geo. Richardson,
John Bayne, Luther R. Terrett,
Dr.F.M. Clements, John Hardgrove,
S. M. Ehrhardt, D. R. Patterson,
A. A. Cloyd, J. F. Whitesides,
C. H. Woodson, T. o. Woods.
Several changes were made in the
original panel of petit jurors, drawn a
the November term of county court,
owing to sickness and other causes,
and the list as finally completed for the
present term of circuit court stands:
]. N. Glpson, Chas. Price,
John Minor, James Turner,
R. A. Magruder, Chas. Hefecke,
L. Birchfeld, P. B. Branham.
Jasper C. Case, Lewis Lisle,
F. d. Mccormick, Al. Harding,
A. M. Brill. w. J. Tollotson,
P. T. Bridger, A J. Coy,
C. S. Patnott, ]. L. Mason,
Geo. T. Johnson, John Clark,
81. Shaughnessy, Clarence Bowman,
A. L. Maupin, S. S Muchmore.
The following business had been
transacted by the court up to 2:3o
O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
CIVIL CASES.
In the matter of the assignment of
Thos. Foster, Eli Shire, assignee, as
signment; continued:
In the matter of the assignment of
H. M. Allen, Cecil Wayland, assignee,
assignment; continued.
Henry Dobbins VS.. Ray Nesmith,
partition; continued.
John Harring ct al VS.. Thos. Fer
guson, appeal; dismissed by plaintiffs.
Kansas Moline Plow Co. VS.. Cecil
Wayland and H. M. Allen, replevin;
time for filing bill of exceptions ex-
tended until May 1st, 1899.
Geo. R. Dupuy VS.. John A. Miller,
suit on note; plaintiff takes nonsuit
with leave to withdraw rule sued on by
leaving copy.
Ruben Winiree VS.. T. J. Hancock,
suit on account; dismissed for want of
prosecution.
w. H. Fox VS.. R. A. Partch, debt;
continued by agreement,
John E. NJ. Triplett VS.. Scott New
conner, suit on note; alias summons
for defendant, and cause continued.
S. A. Miles VS.. Fannie Barton, eject
ment; enormously on docket
Robt. H. McNear VS.. Mary E.
Williamson ct al, change of venue
from Boone county defendants given
90 days from adjournment of this
term of court in which to file bill of
exceptions.
Willie Welch VS.. N. J. Littleton,
appeal; dismissed by agreement at
plaintiffs cost, defendant waving all
claims for damages.
Eliza J. Burk VS.. James S. Burk,
change of venue from Randolph coun-
ty; continued by agreement as per
stipulation filed.
John P Christian VS.. B. F. Moore
ct al, debt; jury waived; trial by court,
and judgment rendered for defendants
on demurrer to evidence. Cause ap-
pealed to Kansas City court of appeals.
Fred Sleyster ct al VS.. Jennette
Sleyster ct al, partition; F. C. Sasse
appointed guardian al Htem for minor
defendants, and files answer.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-01-13

KRoUsE-GRINDsTAFF:-E.H.Krouse
and Miss Cora Grindstaf of Rothville
were married in that village, Sunday,
January 1st, Elder G. Creekmore seal
ing the plighted VOWS.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-01-13

ADKINs-CRITEsER:-J. w. Adkins of
Springfield, H., and Mrs. Sallie E. Cri-
teser, nee Isle, of Indian Grove were
married at the home of the bride,
Sunday, January 9Th, Rev. G. w,
Norrisof Mendon uniting their future
lines.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-01-13

GRoTz-B1LLINGsLEY WINS Grotz
and Miss Atha Belle Billingsley of
Mendon were married at the residence
of the officiating minister, Rev. G. w.
Morris, in Mendon, Wednesday, JAM
uary 9Th.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-01-13

CHAPMAN-GoRDoN :-B. L. Chap
man Of Trade and Miss Minnie E.
Gordon of Westville were married at
the residence of the officiating justice of
the peace, E. A. Chapman, near Pee
Dee, Wednesday, January 4th.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-01-13

w. C. GAsToN, P. M.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-03-18
THE APPROPRIATIONS
Chairman Cannon Prepares n More
Extended Report of Ex-
penditures.

Washington, March IL. - Availing
himself of the privilege accorded by the
house of representatives previous to
adjournment, Chairman Cannon, of the
committee on appropriations, has pre-
pared for the Congressional Record a
more extended statement of the ap-
preparations made by the Fifty-fifth
congress than he made the day after
adjournment. He places the total ap-
preparations for the entire congress at
81, 500, ,S90,016 and the appropriations
authorized for future congresses under
the continuing contract system for bat
tleships, river and harbor improve
ments and public buildings at $7O,OOo,-
900. The total appropriations made at
the last session Mr.. Cannon places at
$673, 400, showing an apparent re-
duction of $219, ,573,214 below the ap-
preparations of the preceding session.
Mr.. Cannon attributes this reduction
to the extraordinary war expenses of
the preceding session. OF the total ap-
preparations for the congress he says
that the sum of $4s2, ,562 ,0S3 is directly
chargeable to the war with Spain. He
thus shows that the ordinary expendi-
lures for the two years covered by the
congress were 81, ,O44, $50, ,273, and this
sum exceeds the total appropriation of
the Fifty-fourth congress by $780,
746,65S
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-03-18
A SmaIlpox Endemic,

GAINESVILLE, March 14.-IIealth Officer
Sutton received notice Monday of new
cases of smallpox at Fultonham, White
Cottage, Roseville and Stovertown. DIR.
Norman, of Roseville, who attended
one case, was stricken and other Rose
vile doctors are afraid to go near him.
Fred Dugan, of White Cottage, who
worked with Sagle, one of the victims
was stricken Sunday night. Sagle was
buried as soon as he died. Mrs. Bar
ney Ebey, of Roseville, died of small
poX yesterday. Roseville now has five
fully developed cases. The schools
have been closed and no public meet.
ings will be allowed.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-03-18
WAS A HEAVY BLOW.
Sad News of His Daughters Death
Broken to MIR. KipIinE-He
Bears Up BraveIy.

New York, March 11.-Unable to keep
Mr. Kipling in ignorance of his favorite
:Josephine's death, the news was broken
to him Friday night by DIR. Durham.
The blow was heavy one, but the
father bore up bravely. "How long was
she ill?" he asked. He was then told as
much as the attendants thought wise.
Tears stood in the poets eyes and he
murmured half to himself, half aloud:
"Poor little joe" 1t was thus he al
ways called the little one. The doctors
believed it was best to break the news,
as the worry and the distrust he seemed
to have in all the replies given to his
queries about the little one would have
probably been more harmful than to
let him have the truth.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-03-18
Have No Assets.

New York, March 11.--Jarvis b. Smith
has fled petition in bankruptcy, with
liabilities of $115,949, and no assets.
He was formerly of Smith d. Gaylor,
manufacturers of sash and doors, who
made an assignment on December /,
1896, with practically no assets, and the
assignee never qualified. The liabili-
ties are on account of that firm. Sam
uel b. Colt, insurance agent, has filed
petition in bankruptcy, with liabili-
ties of $17,753 and no assets. Many of
the liabilities were contracted in Mil
waukee in 1896, and he transferred real
estate there in 1895.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-03-18

THE Oldest lighthouse in existence is
believed to be that at Coruna, Spain.
1t was built in the reign of Trajan
and reconstructed in 1884. England
and France have lighthouses which
have been built by the Roman con-
querors. The famous Cordovan tower
of rance, at the mouth of the Gironde,
in the bay of Biscay, wa completed in
1911, in the reign of Henry w. After
standing 2s7 years it was still consider
ed TO be one of the best lighthouses in
the world, although it's height has
been increased.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-03-18
Paid Honor 10 Rabbi Wise.

Cincinnati, March 15.-The general
conference of American rabbis was
opened Tuesday with prayer by DR.. S
Hecht. After the visiting ladies of
fered congratulations to DR.. Isaac NJ
Wise on his eightieth birthday, a din
ner was rendered DR.. Wise at the
Phoenix club at which all the visiting
rabbis were present. The members
of the central conference of American
rabbis presented DR.. Wise with an
ivory gavel mounted in gold. The ex'
ercises were devoted to the celebration
of the s0th birthday of DIR. Wise, with
many eulogies of him.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-03-18
Served a Counter-Nouce.

Columbus, March 15.-Attorneys for
the Standard Oil Co. served notices
yesterday on Attorney General Mon
nett that they will take the deposi-
tions of John ID. Rockefeller and others
in the contempt case at the Hoffman
house, New York, on March II. At
torney General Monnett at once served
counter-notice on the Standards at
torneys that he would take deposit
tions in the Buckeye pipe line case at
the same place next day. He thus
gets service on Rockefeller and other
Standard officials.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-03-18
Veteran Editor Dies.

Bucyrus, March 14.-Close upon the
celebration of his 18th anniversary as
an editor, and within week of his
92d birthday, David r. Lightner has
passed into the great beyond. Mr.
Lightner enjoyed the distinction OF
being the oldest newspaper man and
the oldest ex-mayor in the state. As
mayor he served two terms in Bucyrus
So years ago. He has held many other
positions of trust. He came to Buoy.
rus so years ago and had been a con.
tinuous resident since that time. He
was editor of the Crawford Republi,
can
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-03-18

EVERY Siamese girl who reaches a
certain age without marriage is tick
eted and labeled and placed in a priv
ileged class, under the special care of
the king, who binds himself to find
husbands for them all. His method is
delightfully."- simple. Aprisoner in any
of the Siamese jails may gain his par
don and release by marrying one of
the ineligible class. Whether he is al
ready married or not is not of great
consequence, for in Siam it is not neces-
sary to draw the line at one wife.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-03-18

WITHIN eight more centuries leap
year will have become relic of the
present time. BY that time the extra
II days lost to make up the changes
from the old Julian calendar to that of
the present day will all have been duly
accounted for, and the world will run
around in just 36b days, and no more.
The ladies of the coming century will
be forced to devise some other scheme
for forcing the unwilling swain to take
wife. Nineteen hundred, while one
of the even years ending a quartet,
will not be leap year simply because
iD arranging the dates it was purpose
ly LEFT out