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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-26
QUEER FLORIDA GOPHERS.
BarroWinS Turtles That the Natives
Eat Like Epicures Do
Terrapin.

1.-THE most interesting creature aver
saw in Florida" said New York man
who spent the winter there, was the
burrowing turtle. This turtle is pc
culiar to Florida, and it is an impor-
tant factor in the domestic economy
of the cracker population, for the Flori-
da cracker dotes on the gopher-that's
what they call this burrowing turtle
and thinks it is the finest thing in the
edible line that ever existed.
another thing that induces the
gopher to dig it's burrow out of the
reach Of water is that in those dry and
sandy places the rattlesnake and vari-
Gus kinds of misunderstanding lizards
are most plentiful, and the gopher is
never happy unless its burrow is
shared by colony of either one or the
other of these, if not of both. Find a
gopher hole and uncover it and you
will be sure to find from half a dozen
to dozen or more rattlesnakes, and
maybe Is or 20 lizards of various sizes
and colors and degrees of ugliness oc-
cupying it with its proprietor. The
gopher plainly loves l1le COIiIpdAllOh-
ship Of these deadly things, although
1t is itself as meek and harmless as a
dove
mo dweller in those parts of Florida
ever goes anywhere about without a
bag slung over his or her shoulder.
This is to put gophers in, as some are
pretty sure to be found pasturing in
the wild grass patches. The moment a
gopher is surprised by person with
a bag it shuts itself securely in its
shell, and the cracker picks it up and
tumbles it into the bag. The gopher
is likewise trapped by digging a hole
close to the entrance of its burrow and
sinking a barrel or box into it and COW
ering the trap with loose twigs. When
the gopher comes out and starts on a
foraging trip it tumbles into the trap
and can't get out. What terrapin are
to the high-living epicure, the gopher
is to the Florida cracker"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-26
NO TINE LIKE NOW.

The new lines of railroad now in process
Of construction by the Chicago & North
western Railway company are at present
atfording opportunities to get in and grow
up with country that is sure to grow
that are not likely to occur again.
The new lines penetrate the richest
regions in Western Iowa and Minnesota,
where there was ample room for rail
road The towns along these new lines
located and managed by the railway
company, are today offering rare chances
for investments Or locations The country
is rich and the towns will sarely thrive
The choice ii nber lands of Northern
Wisconsin and Michigan are also well
worth LOOKING into. Apply for particulars
to j. +. CLEVELAND.
Land com missioner, G. & N. w. R'y
Chicago, LII.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-26
CARRIAGES AND PHAErONS
Nothing Sells Like the Dust-Proofln-
Interchangeable Axle Box Buggy.

They give the very best satisfaction, and
are warranted to run from S00 to 900 miles
without Oiling. The parts arc interchange
able and when worn can be renewed and
made good as new. The axle box is made
from wrought iron with sleeve properly
grooved to fit the balls pressed on the point
o. the box and cap pressed into the back
end Of the box which is made to fit the balls
that are contained in the cone, which IS
mounted at the shoulder Of the axle. Fhe
nut is made with cup There is also back
dust cap which screws over the back end OF
the box. also q dust cap which screws over
the point of he hub. making the axle dust
proof The buggy is fitted with double end
sDrinos which make it or e Of the easiest rid
ing buggies manufactul ed
When you want to buy the best
Bugeies. Wagons, Binders, Reapers,
Mowers, flaming Mills, Etc,
Calland see JOHN F. BRAMER,
No. Windmills speciality. 4oe MAIN ST.
Pumps, Tanks, Repairs. always in stock.
Lowest prices guaranteed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-26
@TATE OF WISCONSIN. COUNTY COURT,

STATE OF WISCONSIN. COUNTY COURT.
- JEFFERSON COUnTY.-In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of James
Lewellin, late of the town of Water
town, in said county deceased. !
Notice is hereby gwen that the time for cred
itors to present to said court for allowance
Claims or demands against said deceased Is
limited to six months from the 18th day OF De-
cember, \. ID. 1899; and that said court will
receive claims and demands presented against
said deceased at the court house in the city of
JEFFERSON. III SAID county, on any DAY before
the expiration of said six months; and that
the said court will examine ans adjust such
claims and demands at said court house at Il
special term thereof to be held al sa id court
house on the 18th day of une, 1860 at the
opening Of the court on said day, or as soon
thereafter as the parties can be heard
Dated this Sth day of December a. D. 1899.
by the Court:
Two GEORGE GRIMM, County Judge,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-26
Paid Dear for His Lea.

b. D. Blanton, of Thackervilie, Tex,
in TWO Yeas paid over So 0,0O0 to
doctors to cure q running sore on his
leg. Then they wanted to cut it off,
but he cured it with one box of Buck
lens Arnica Salve. Guaranteed cure
for piles. 20 cents a box. Sold by
r. H. Brennecke, druggist.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-26
"a TATE OF WISCONSIN: COUNTY CoUHr.

- TATE OF WISCONSIN. COUNTY COURT.
- JEFFERSON COUNTY.-In Probate
In the matter of the estate of Leo
Polzin, late of the city of Water
town. in said county, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that at a special term
OF the county court, to be held in nd Tor said
county, at the court house, in the city Of JET
ferSon, IN said county, on the 9th day of Jan
day or as soon thereafter as the same can be
heard, the following matters will be heard and
considered:
The petition of Fl. I. Eberle praying for ex-
animation and allowance of his final account
as administrator of said estate and for the as
signment of the residue to the persons entitled
thereto.
Dated this 9th day of December, A. d. 1899.
By the Court:
GEORGE GRIMM County Judge
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-26
ID N y ERTAKaNC

The undersigned would inform the public
generally that they have associated them
selves together under the firm name of
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-26

is sold by all druggists On guarantee,
first bottle benefits or money back.
Book on heart and nerves sent free.
DR.. Miles Medical Con7oarN E-',He~t Ind.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-12-01
House Burned.

A dwelling house, owned by Ster-
ling Beverly, col, and occupied by
Allen Jackson, col, and family, in the
northeast part of town, caught fire
from a defective fue last Saturday af-
ternoon. and was soon burned to the
ground. Almost all of the con-
tents was saved, There was no
insurance on either the house or
household goods.
The tenant OF the property and his
family have moved into three rooms
of James Christopher's premises until
they can make other arrangements.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-12-01
One Dollar a Year.
more

We have concluded to make the
COURIER ST. year, straight. At this
price we shall expect all of our sub
scribers to pay in advance where they
can possibly do so, but under no cir
cumstances shall we extend a longer
credit than one year. All delinquents
who are a year or more in arrears,
can settle on the 81 year basis, pro-
vided they will take advantage of this
offer between now and Jan. I, 1900,
and pay up all arrearages and one
year in advance. Strike while the
iron is hot, and while we are seized
with a fit of libeg ality.
c. P. VANDIvER.
Editor COURIER.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-12-01
Infant Found Dad
spoiIs

The 7-weeks-oid infant son of Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Embree of I IL miles
northwest of Keytesville was found
dead in bed by its mother about day
light Tuesday morning, Nov. 28.
DR.. A. c. Jennings, coroner, was
teIephoned information of the child's
death, and came over and held an in
quest, but there were no sensational
developments in the testimony before
the coroner's jury, vino returned the
following verdict:
1--WE, the jury, find that deceased
came to his death from congestion of
the lungs as a result of exposure and
general bad health" "
The verdict is signed by A. J. Per-
kins as foreman and his fellow-jurors,
w. w. Franklin, Chas. Parker, Ster-
ling Price, Thos. H. Norman and J.
w. Veal.
The only witnesses examined before
the jury were; The dead Child's
mother, Mrs. Edith Embree, Mrs.
Lille Wilkinson and DR., 7. M. Gale
more
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-12-01
KEYTEsvmLE, MISSOURI FRIDAY. DECEMBER l. 1890

court on the question of advisement,
and cause continued.
Harry Hayes VS.. Anna Hayes, di-
vorce; plaintiff divorce upon payment
OF costs.
Morgan, Bowman & Co. VS.. John
Broom, attachment; attachment sus-
tanned for want of plea and answer;
judgment for plaintiffs for Sos with in
tsrest at per cent; attachment lien
enforced, and land ordered sold.
Geo. NJ. Clay VS.. J. w. Nichols. ap-
peal, replevin for wood; the court of
its own motion, on an inspection OF
the record and proceedings, remands
the case with original papers to F. NJ.
Lewis, J. P, for further proceedings.
Emma l. Bills ct al VS.. Mary ! Ash
by ejectment; finding, judgment and
decree for defendant, decree to be
fed.
Court adjourned Wednesday at
noen, after an interesting and busy
session.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-12-01

CURRY-PARDoNNER:-C. B. Curry
a large ranchman of near Rock ISL
and, Tex, and Mrs. NJ. F. Pardonner,
a most excellent lady who formerly
ran a racket store here, but left Key
tesville for Rock Island a year ago,
were married Sunday, Nov. T9, Rev.
Mahan Of Columbus, Tex, uniting
their future lives. We assure Mr.. and
Mrs. Curry of the CoURGER's cordial
congratulations and bestowal of the
blessing upon their conjugal venture.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-12-01
Mrs. Young,a Buildings Leased .

Mrs. Mary Young has leased her
three new brick buildings, both' upper
and lower stories, which are nearing
completion on West Bridge street, to
NO. Tate, the wide-awake real estate
man. The east room will be occu-
pied by the Kansas City baker, who
had previously rented it from Mrs.
Young. A portion of the upstairs
viii be utilized by Dr. B. Hughes and
Mr Tate as a Long Island Liquor
Cue san1tarlum, a remedy for the liq-
uos and morphine habits, which DR..
Hughes has used quite successfully
fot some time, The large room up
stai9s. and one of the smaller rooms
wifi ljkely be rented by the !. T. club.
VIII Mr.. Tate hopes to sub-Iet the
tw5 Femaipiog store-rooms to good
advantage. He leased the buildings
for three years, with the privilege OF
filssssrs, for $500 : year The man
who says Keytesville isn't booming is
only fit for treason. strategy and
sDOils
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-12-01
= z. ' ANDIVER,
Editor COURIER .

The teachers of Charlton county
meet at Keytesville for a two days
institute this morning. The COURIER
extends them a cordial welcome and
trusts that their stay in our little city
may be pleasant socially and profta-
bly, increase their knowledge of their
noble profession.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-12-01

Revs. Routt and Sheron are con-
Quoting protracted meeting of much
interest at Bethany, three miles north
of KeytesviIle. The services will be
continued every morning and at
night during this week and over Sun
day, Rev. G. w. Sharp of Kirksville
has been assisting in the meeting
since last Sunday. Since Rev. Sharp
held a meeting in Keytesville last
March, he has preached IN 2 differ:
ent counties, IS cities, towns and
country churches in Missouri, and has
delivered total of Io6 sermons and
lectures in that time. We ale glad
this good man is in the enjoyment of
excellent health, and pleased to learn
that his ministerial labors have been
blessed by the Master.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-12-01

NIENEIER. .SCHLAGEEE:-P. J. Me
meier aud Miss Mary !. Schlageek
of Wien were married at that place
Tuesday, Nov. rs, Rev Father Suit
bertin Albersmann pronouncing the
marriage ceremony. The COURIER
congratulates and trusts Mr.. and Mrs.
Niemeler may bump up against lots Of
happiness on their journey together
through life.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-12-01
NUMBER As
Desperate Fight With an Insane Negro.

Desperate Fight With an Insane Negro.
Constable Sam B. Elliott of Sails
bury telephoned Sheriff J. R. Demp-
sey Monday, that a negro man by the
name of Robert Williams, near Shan
nondale, had become violently insane.
Mr.. Elliott also stated that the people
of that community wanted the de-
mented darkey apprehended, as they
regarded him as a dangerous charac-
ter.
Circuit court was in session and
Sheriff Dempsey could not leave until
night, but he and his deputy, L. a.
Embree, started for Shannondale af-
ter supper. Having been previously
warned of the violence of the charac-
ter they were to deal with, the officers
were duly cautious. On arriving at
the crazy negro's brothers, s,near Shan
nondale, they found he had gone to
his nephew's, Oscar Williams, about
three miles southwest of Salisbury,
where th9y found Robert raising his
satanic majesty, and had the inmates
of the house frightened almost out of
their senses
When the officers made known
their presence the insane negro grew
still more rampant, and 1t was evident
that Messrs. Dempsey and Embree
had fight on their hands.
In the melee which followed a
nephew of the crazy negro made his
escape from the house, and went to
get Chas. S. Cravens, a neighbor, to
assist in capturing the man wanted,
but he would not listen to Mr.. Cra-
vens until after desperate fight, in
which Mr.. Embree was struck ter
rife blow across the head with an
iron poker IN the hauds of Williams,
and he had also slapped Sheriff
Dempsey with piece of slab, but the
force of the blow was fortunately
wafded off by club the sheriff had
in his hands at the time. Williams
also hurled various missiles, consisting
of bottles, stove-hearths, etc, at the
men whom, he sad, had come to PIace
him back in slavery, and would not
surrender until after Sheriff Dempsey
had shot at him once, and was pre-
paring to shoot again. Then Will
liams called to Mr.. Cravens to '.help a
friend, >" and said he (Williams) would
give up to him. This done, Williams
laid down the deadly iron poker, and
when he started out at the door to go
Mr.. Cravens the officers nabbed and
handcuffed him, placed him in bug
gy and brought him to Keytesvile,
where he was adjudged insane at
called session of the county court
Tuesday morning and ordered con-
veyed to the insane asylum at St. Jo-
seph as county charge, whittier he
will be taken this (Frlday) morning
by Messrs. Dempsey and Embree
Williams is about 40 years old, and
was sent to the insane asylum from
this county about IS years ago, and
has, we understand, since been sent
to the asylum from Marion county.
a few months ago he got into a
fight at KrksvIile, and, it is said,
whipped nine men, including the city
marshal. out of whose arm he bit
piece of flesh as large as a hickory
nut
Deputy Sheriff Embree's injury is
in the nature of scalp wound, about
an inch long and cut to the kull, IN
the left side of the head, but will re-
suit in nothing serious, but he was
dazed when first hit by
Williams with the poker.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-12-01

CoLLEY- GLINEs:-H. w. Colley and
Miss Rosa Glines OF near Newhall
were married while seated in
a buggy in front of the resi-
dence of the officiating JUS
tice OF the peace, Nathan Clair, in
Salt Greek township, Wednesday, No
vember 22. The COURIER tenders its
congratulations to Mr.. and Mrs. Col
ley, and hopes for them a long life of
happiness, peace and plenty.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-12-01
Marriages.

WINDsoR-W WARREN:-Robert Wind
sor and Miss Mary J, Warren of Sum-
ner were married in that village Sun
day, Nov. 20, Justice F, NJ. Lewis ad-
justing the gordian knot. The CoU-
RIER hopes for Mr.. Windsor and his
bride full fruition of the joys of the
marriage estate
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-12-01

CLARE-GRIMsLEY:-John Clark and
Miss Halle Lee Grimsley of near
Forest Green were married in that
village Wednesday, Nov. az, Justice
F. M. Colvin making the twain one
The COURIER hopes that their fondest
hopes OF anti cipated welded bliss
may be fully realized.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-12-01

COURTNEY HORTON: - H a r di I g
Courtney. an industrious young farm
er OF five miles southeast of Keytes.
vile, and Miss Alice Horton, a win
some Young lady OF near Mussejfork,
were married at the residence Of the
ofhciating minister, Rev. J. P. Rice,
in Salisbury, Wednesday, Nov. 20.
The COURIER extends Its best wishes
to Mr.. and Mrs Courtney.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-12-01

WALToN-WINN:-John 7. Walton
and Miss Grace Wfnn, a worthy young
couple of Salisbury, were married in
that city Wednesday, Nov. 22. Rev.
w. R. Painter sealing the plighted
troth. The COURIER joins the many
friends of the contracting parties in
propouncing its benedlction upon the
sacred VOWS which they have just
taken as husband and wife.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-12-01

SINGLEToN-MCAvAN Charles NJ.
Singleton, an exemplary young man
OF near Salisbury, and Miss Leenora
McAvan, popular young lady of the
same vicinity, were married at St. Jo-
Jeph's Catholic church in Salisbury
Wednesday, Nov. %, Rev Father
John Hennes launching their hymene-
al bark. May they drink deep and
long of the sweets of matrimony, is
the wish Of the COURIER
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-12-01
CIVIL CASES.

B. F. Moore VS.. Ella Moredock ct
al, suit to set aside will; transferred to
the circuit court at Salisbury per writ
ten stipulation filed.
Ella Moredock ct al vs.. B. F. Moore,
equity; same.
Nathan o. Tate VS.. Jacob A. Mer-
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-12-01
CIRCUIT COURT PROCEEDINGS.
Regular November, 1899, Term.

In addition to the proceedings pub
hshed in the COURIER last week, the
following business was transacted
at the regular November, 1899, term
of circuit court:
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-10-09
a F4RMFRS, TRnSr

1t is stated that the movement TO on
gsnize Farmers Trust Is taking such
shape rs TO warrant success This
trust, II successful, will embrace all
the great wheat and grain belts in the
United States.
IL Is TO have an immense capitalize.
tion. large enough TO control the an
nual wheat and grain output OF the
world. One feature OF the trust will
be 10 advance cash 10 such formers as
cannot hold their grain and who have
heretofore been forced TO market it al
the prevailing prices in order to meet
their current liabilities. It is also
said that the trust will fix the mini
mum price OF wheat at one dollar per
bushel and will never let IT come be.
low that figure. The main purpose Of
the trnst is 10 take the control OF fix
ing the prices Of wheat aud otter
cereals out OF the hands OF the syndi-
Gates that now control and regulate
the prices and place II iI the power Of
the farmers themselves. rbs move
ment will be watched with the great
est interest by the whole country.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-10-09
Marquette club
Receives Mckinley

Chicago. oct. I-Thi..v.Ave hundred
men gathered around the tables in thf
great banquet hall of the Auditorium
tonight at the annual banquet OF the
Marquette club This banquet is reg
ular event, and although coming AT the
same time as the fall festivals. is not
distincly par OF tt. The festival ban
Quc. under the ausp ces 90 the banquet
committee. will be neld on Monday
night.
Thq guest % honor was President NJ
Kinley sat at a raised table nthe
east side OF the hail , on tbe right q
the president sat Archbishop irela "a
OF 81. Paul Others al the table were
Secretary Gage Attorney General
Griggs, Postmaster General smith, Sec
| reiary Hay. other members of the pres
idept's parry and officers OF the Mar
quette cluh.
There were no special decorations al
the banquet great mass of roses Ia
front OF the president being the only
display
Add son Ballard was introduced. WHO
gave "a humorous description OF Ch,~s-
sentiment odd Chicago. He was fol-
lowed by Archbishop Ireland, who rose
la speak ~ see American Republic "
The archbishop was giYen an ovation
as he rose and his speech was an elo-
quent tribute 90 American manhood
and 20 the rerublic which he declared
% ba the best form OF organized DEM
ooraay revealed ia humanitys history
The archblshJp's closing words were
And whatever We do, let us be m az
fui ~ one thing-the American spirit
is the rnemy OF ali those OF humanity
who are turning liberty into license an
danger democracy - who IN striv-
ing 10 repress license bring IN measures
thai are Incompatible with a free goy-
eminent Whatever might he the ap.
pareni and temporary Eafn- she harm
done is usspeakable;. liberty wonid be
driven fTegG tbs eeuntry The American
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-10-09

Mr.. Belmont, indicating as they do a
condition Of party harmony bright
with the promise OF Democratic sue
cess in 1900. The outlook for success
is thousand per cent better than
that which marked the year before
Mr. Cleveland's second nomination, a nd
nothing can stop the revolution now
going on in the public mind of the
people but some foolish mistake on
the part OF the leaders of the Demo-
cratic party The people demand a
change end they are going to have IL
II blunders on the part Of their trusted
leaders do not cheat them out OF It.
The great heart Of the people of the
nation is not in sympathy with the
administration in power and its poll
cies either at home or abroad, and
they will register their verdict against
it when the opportunity is given them
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-10-09
DEMochlIIo HARMONY.

In his speech AZ Dallas, Texas, o
II. =. Belmont declared that the east
ern Democrats srs in complete sym
patby with the western Democracy
and he pledged the electoral vote oi
New York to the Democratic presiden
tial candidate ia 1900.
Mr.. Belmont's speech swas an eye
opener TO the western Democrats and
its effects will be far-reaehlng in
bringing the Democracy all over the
eopntry TO one way Of thinking upc n
national issues aud policies. New
Yosk's electoral vote assured to the
Democrats presidential candidate
will have q most wonderful influence
an forcing 70 the front Ale Democracy
an every portion OF the eoantry. and
with IL all the opposing elements that
are arrayed against RepublieAaisn.
IL Is well for the people Of other
sections 70 know the sss3s stated BY