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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-03

Yam pSIo' "hO' thiOoS u Shiui
purchases of dairy products,
had become somewhat acquaint-
ed with the family.
1t looks half way cool down
there, anyway said Mrs. Ly.
del, peering over her spectacles
at the tents and swapping the
ends from a dish OF beans.
1t must be awful hot out in
the field where Tom is" re.
sponded her daughter. l am
glad we didn't trade work first.
It would be terrible to get up a
big dinner today"
The wax beans continued to
snap with automatic precision
and the minutes flew by.
a hornet, after humping un.
successfully against number
of nail heads in its blind search
for flies, made a wide detour
and rose over the porch. The
younger woman turned toward
the creek where Il man could be
seen frantically waving his
arms. He was soon joined by
others aud presently there was
I wild scrambling mob headed
for the house.
The sun became obscured by
a haze that spread a greasy,
amber colored shadow across
the yard, and as the women
stood in astonlshment gazing at
the rapidly approaching party,
their vision was suddenly eclips.
ed by wreath of smoke that
bore the pungent and uumistak.
able odor of burning pine. They
screamed in unison:
The baby"
Granny Lydel frequently
ventured the opinion that since
the deer had all been driven out
of that part of the country. the
only thing left to give one the
buck fever was a fire. You
can't do nothing" he said,
"'cept watch it and back away
as she gets hotter [ always
build the hay stacks good
piece apart, carry plenty of in
surance and trust to Providence,
for if she ever takes fire she is
bound to 60"
On this occasion his predic.
ton seemed about to be verified
for the small summer kitchen and
part of the Giving" room where
the baby had slept was veri.
table furnace, and already the
remaining uprights of the side
walls were burning into in.
Vulnerable tiny squares and
falling to a common center.
In the middle of this crater,
strongly outlined against the
embers of vermillion and
chrome. could be seen the dom
nants of a child's cradle. The
center was hid by a swirl of
thick, white smoke, and as the
rescuers came Ipon the scene
There was a brief period of ir.
resolution as the tragic import
of the scene was noted. The
next instant all staggered for
ward with CRIES of horror and
alarm. ..., ~
"The mother who had enter
ed through the. front of the
house, p was seen crossing the
fbiazing room toward the fierc
est flames. rf ~ sLngJt1 .a-Y .
A rush was made through the
burning door and a dozen hand;
seized the franticrwoman who
| had. sta nnard fnrmard nntil CHI
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-03
Grampy's Way.
By FRA Nk HERICK.

Leu'y Lyoel vi N'dhPy' "S
lie was '"'n''lariy C'l'eu, was
NO III d sooo nu.nor' nc a.
io"eo Tue WIN ~ o'o" "s"'"'.
Of "cricl," and ate snarinplv
or uraers aIthorgh ne had
erant tha praater mart of the
forenoon in securing enough for
, mos.
Ot"el9 a. Tue urea" ""'I"
.ii"O Il e'''''".eo q '"" -
plant nj. danghtar
r, .,,, :, ,,o ,,id
>,
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, b,l,iro in aud tha thermo,ne.
fer ~, the porch REGISTERED gs
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8, .',,., e.. 49, &c. =, ,,i,I,
,l,s'',..,,. .,,'a. Cha h.o,,t
-,
moootony was greeted rva rro.
Ioroad .nund IiI,a the tearinc
of siIl, ~ Gr,mnvTvdaI neal,ed
ovar hi. s,ucar in defiant
manner at tbe inno,an, rause
of his surlinass sIeanirr neace.
fnIIv in = cradle
O'"',i"'nS' ~" VIC H"'o'
'o'e ''N' , Will - ~ ''-
N''o" "9''''
NO answer
"Won't you Pa:'
1T don't make much odds
where be. replied the taciturn
parent. who was promptly and
expectedly interrupted by a
duet wherein his many uses
were eXtoIled.
He felt better.
.,,i.a ho,, ,+.ou..;,,n
5ia;,.,Y. L,I...,;,, st r., =
the mower seat into the tool
box and forthwith commenced
q voc;rerous cacl,iing Otbar
fowls Joined in and Gramnv
Lydel rising crossed the room
and secured his muslet from IFS
place above the door Much
advice was gwen regarding the
handling of the ancient weapon,
but he stalked forth with dig.
nifty and was soon scanning the
heavens for signs OF a hawk.
Prince, who was creditable
retriever untif4le gotoetween
""ipy ''"'' q ! - ~ = : s"'e one
look ana n"rrieoly sought refuge
-.
~ YOU N,om why d Is
Lar h,,eh,rd,o,o,.it 49,
,Oe ~ -,
Nou' DC w. 'esl'ouueo
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-03
E. E. WEBB. Auctioneer.

Money is made in selling goods at good prices
and II takes a first class Ructioneer to DO that.
Give me the work and ii is done as the people
ofthe state of Illinois will know. l have sold
many thousand of dollars worth of goods across
the river. Enquire at the DEMOCRAT office.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-03

A new remedy for biliousness is fnow on sale
at b 10, Woods drug store. II ia called Chamb-
erlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. 1t gives
quick relief and win prevent the attack II given
as soon as the frst indication OF The disease APP
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-03

Inllh CduS were COOlluS anu
rubbed her smarting eyes. A
timber fell into the fire and the
noise brought her to her feet
with an inarticulate cry. Sup.
porting herself against the curb
she gazed tiXedly at the ruins.
Across the fields team head
ed by sorrel colt was pIung.
ing madly.
The driver, standing hatless
and erect, swung the long,
loose ends of the lines above
his Lead and brought them down
impartially on the TANKS of the
reeking horses. For an install
only they were outlined against
the sky, but thereafter the rum
bic of the lumber wagon grew
louder and louder as it rose and
fell on the pillows of the prai-
RE.
The campers in their capaci,
ty of volunteer tiremen worked
nobly and soon a barricade of
miscellaneous household arti-
cles surrounded the burning
building. Carpets were ripped
from the floor and the best room
furniture which seldom saw the
light OF day, was dragged into
the blazing sun, much to the
alarm of Mrs. Lydel, who, in
her excitement. was following
around with a frame of wOrsted
flowers, explaining that they
were made by her daughter,
who was very young at the
time.
Several ladies arrived from
the camp and al once turned
their attention to the young
mother, who, to their. tender
words of sympathy only re-
piled:
"Babyis dead-Baby is dead"
Several handkerchief were
brought iuto play as though a
cloud of smoke had passed
through the group and affected
their eyes simultaneously.
One woman cried softly.
Baby is dead" repeated the
mother.
.. An angular colt Of a faint red
color stopped at the front gate
and a minute later a team of
heaving, foam. fecked horses
came into view.
The driver swung quickly to
the ground and strobe into the
yard.
A neighbor stopped him and
glancing toward the well spoke
briefly.
Baby is dead" replied the
| nathan nc n ,,,Dr,apf latar cb "a
was clasped in the arms of her
husband.
Il tried to save him." she
confined, but / couldn't-they
stopped me and brought me
here. He is in the white smoke
in that corner and l want to
go to him.
Mary" he said, huskily,
"will you come with me?"
"Where?"
just away from hereto
anywhere"
Wen come back for baby?"
Eyes"
4 . The crowd, which was large
lily Increased by neighboring
farmers, drew respectfully aside
2 and through the lane thus form,
ed they walked slowly up the
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-03

du extra DedI llc. WGul Oul
to the summer kitchen to look
at the bread.
Granny Lydel was not a
grumbler; on the contrary, he
was the very life vi this small
Iowa home and had a reason
for his unusual display of tenn
per. He was a practical Joker;
an Incompatible tease, and
those at home had long suffer
ed from his good -natured rail
lery. But like most jokers be
could not bear to be the victim
and a Joke had become fasten-
ed to him from which there
seemed to be no escape.
The baby had arrived seven
months previously and its
weight was a matter of deep
concern, especially to Granny
! Lydel, who not only ventured
an opinion on its avordupois,
but ON its length as well. He
prided himself on his judgement
and his guess was happy one,
but it was transposed by his
faCetious Son.in-law, who in
sisted that Granny had said
that the newcomer weighed one
and one half pounds and was
ten feet long. The Joke was
worn threadbare and to add to
This chagrin he received only
this particular morning from a
nephew in ar adjoining state, a
letter, and in the missive was
an allusion to the faux pas.
On the tongue of the mower
sat Granny Lydel. The mus.
ket, still loaded. leaned against
a nearby tree. The white hen
had ceased to attract attention
and with others was crowded
close to the well. where they
were painting, dog fashion. for
air.
The occasional zephyrs which
struck ones face seemed to
stick like cotton.
Across the fields, from which
now rose great waves of heat,
could be seen a group of white
tents. Some campers had tak-
en- advantage of the creek land
and incidentally Grampy's good
fishing place under the quaking
asps toward which the lone.
some eyes Of the old man now
turned longingly.
The women came from the
kitchen and walked around the
house to the front porch. Mary
motioned tor him to come with
them and he felt better.
+ AS he was solemnly engaged
in driving an acorn into the
ground with a piece of broken
cleviS he thus soliloquized:
Il suppose they think l am
mad al the baby, but | amt,
and | would do anything for it.
Shame, though, that it was
never weighed right-If l could
only use the steelyards, but
Mary says no. Won't low it to
be took to the barn and is sat
isfied to have it hefted in them
sody scales. A baby seven
months old and never weighed
right. Id like to have my own
way once" The thought caused
Granny to drive the acorn Into
the ground with a Slap which
threw the clevis against the
well curb, scattering the chick.
ems and causing Prince to crawl
farther under the barn. .'"'!'
He walked to the house and
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-03
AGNES MCNEIL, D. o.

Graduate Of American School of osteopathy
Kirksville. Mo. Diseases both acute and
chronic are treated. Consultation free.
Office Main st. Proctor Building.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-03
DIR. w. B.,A. McNUTT

Pays special attention to diseases efwomen
and children. Office with Dr.. Norton on
summer st. Telephone Residence No. 90.
Woods Drug Store No. So Residence Q
blocks west of F. e. NJ. Bank.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-03
,. S. TURNER. M. D.

Physician. Surgeon and Accoucher. Makes
specially Of Catarrh. Ear and Lung
Troubles. Office in New Proctor Block. Resi-
dence 2nd St. LIST door east b. y. WOODS
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-22

pense. The long or court trains as they
are now seen in the handsomest establish
ments are things Of great cost, and the
loftiness of their prices together with
their beauty, clothe them with something
OF the majesty of mysticism.
Who can possibly afford such a gown?''
was the question asked by a young wom-
an as she paused in front of a great glass
snow window in which a waXen beauty,
lie size, simpered above the draperes Of
saIln and chiffon, of lace and ribbon, of
NelNet roses and silk, all combined in one
beautiful whole that made up an evening
gown.
who indeedg echoed another GIRL
whose eyes dwelt upon the sweeping train
IN whose lengths there were dollars plain
ly shown.
In the shops as a New York gift to all
the world of women there are shown silks
and satins in brocades and figures, many
OF them recently brought out for display.
Ihese bring the long train, if not within
easy reach, certainly within speaking dis
tahce OF the woman who aspires.
The New Silks.
Time was, not so long ago, when the
cost OF gown could be plainly discerned
by glancing at It, but now it is to GER
tain extent different. The new silks are
SO beautifully finished and so prettily fig
ured that one is really deceived in them,
and might easily be mistaken in thinking
them much more expensive than they are
Ihere are the Louisine silks, of which
one one never tires in praise, and there are
ttheir bouquets and their floral baskets,
tLhelr WFeaths and their little market
punches; and there are the Persian silks,
Whlch really grow more and more won
derful as the world goes by.
But besides these there have recently
peen manufactured many handsome silks
LIiai IN Tor beauty of ooloring and delicacy
OF design will probably never be excelled
These are sold for small prices, some of
them well within dollar yard and are
so good in stamp and texture that they
can be made up very simple, often with
out any trimming but their own figures
a gown of one of these silks, made en-
train for New Year reception, could
easily be put together in a few days cer-
tainly in a week. The waist would re-
qulre nothing beyond cutting after sim
pie shirtwaist pattern. Any good summer
model would do. 1t must blouse a little
II of figured silk, if it would be in the very
newest Partisan style; and must be
brought down to a rounding point in
'front.' precisely as though it were a cot
ton shirtWaiSt
1t is very smart to veil such a blouse
waist in figured chiffon. Any simple chif-
fon with small figure will do and the cut
ting should be performed unon the lines
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-22

of the outside waist, though the two are
made separately, one over the other. Tic
figure from the under silk shows through
the outer waist Of chiffon with very soft
effect
Cutting a Bodice.
The cutting Of a decollete bodice is
simple thing, but the amateur is apt to
do her work not wisely but too thorough
ly, The neck should be rounded and cut
delicately, not nearly as low as one de-
sires the waist to be, but at least two
INCHES higher When completed the neck
VIII sag and the seams VIII give so that
the desired lowness is obtained.
The cutting of a neck too low is a fault
so common to the amateur that it can be
always looked for, but in the hands of
real modiste such mistake - er occurs.
OF course an error of this I'D robs
bodice of its beauty completely. 1t gives
the wearer, too, an uncomfortable feel
off
The skirt of a handsomely figured rna-
rounded train and ruf1e under the foot
to keep It out The belt may be soft
crush belt.
The sash will play no unmportant part
In the seasons gowns. 1t will be made of
chiffon and worn in one of many ways
all thoroughly approved. Miss Hay,
been recently announced wears a back
crepe de chine gown with sash of back
silk bordered with a very narrow double
box plating of chiffon. This is set entire
ly around the edge of the sash.
Another form shows the wide sash all
of chiffon without a border This is
wound once around the waist and once
around the figure, the lower winding com
ing under the hips and we'll down the
front. 1t is finally tied at one side.
Still another of the long sashes Of the
season is tied directly in front, but this
should be worn only by very slender
figure.
There are new methods of tying the
sash. One shows it as a chou consisting
of four loops with long trailing ends.
Another method displays the crossed ends
caught under a pretty pin.
The sash pin is one of the new features
in this years jewelry 1t is in the form
of a long clasp looking something like
buckle but having a fastening at one
side, something like a boa pin, but on a
much more limited scale.
The sash is really a charming feature
of dress and one that will grow more
popular. For the New Year day costume
its value can hardly be overestimated for
it has way of beautifying a new gown
and of positively clarifying an old one
The new sash ribbons are the ones that
are velvet dotted. Others are striped
with transparent stripes. while others
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-22

have beautiful roses that will admit Of a
bit of hand embroidery upon the ends,
which can be finished with fringe.
New Year Handkerchiefs.
After a long period, during which the
pocket handkerchief was banished from
public gaze and relegated to an inner
pocket, there comes time when it can
be brought out again. Not only is it now
permissible, but it has become actually
an object of beauty and part of dress.
The lace handkerchief of two generations
ago was not more necessary to the
woman of those days than the fine little
linen ones nowadays.
With the New Year gown it must be
carried in the hand or it may be tucked
in the front of ones corsage or even
slipped in the sleeve If that be long. 1t
can be arranged to hide in the belt with
pretty little ends projecting, or il can be
merely a matter of ornament, of dalli-
ance, for the fingers The handkerchief
ring is also in process of revival, and may
pc soon seen again, A ring, with chain It
is, to which is attached a ring through
which the handkerchief is drawn.
The new linen handkerchiefs are very
small and of very fine linen. Their bor-
der is narrow, and the main claim to
beauty consists of the embroidery that is
in one corner. This is in the form of
little wreath with the initial inside, the
wreath worked out in colors Or it may
be little white silk eagle, with a wreath
beneath it and an initial inside the
wreath, The family crest is very good
uPOn lhS COIuSI VI the nanQK6rCnlet, ana
can be done "quartered' in full colors, to
make very brave heraldic design.
The 1902 handkerchief is a trine that
wins favor. 1t is a. little linen affair, with
1902 embroidered on one corner Below
must be ones monogram.
New Year Gloves.
1t is in the height of etiquette to go
without gloves at the New Year reception,
for there is no hand clasp like the bare
one. In ones own home the extended hand
should be gloveless. Still, there are hos
tesses who. wear long gloves New Years
day and for them there are the gloves
with handsomely trimmed tops. There is
this about the long glove-that it comes
we'll UP toward the shoulder and sort Of
dresses up the arm and is becoming.
Another has a top trimmed with ap-
plique put on to make a still upper part
A third has a lace top with the kid cut
out underneath the lace. while there is
another style that has the embroidered
top, the roses coming out in full relief of
color against the kid background
1t is difficult to purchase such gloves
ready made, but they can be ordered to
pnatch ones costume.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-11-28

to steal back to the front of the
house and there, pacing back and
forth in the sunshine, wait until her
mother emerged from the shadow.
Here Mrs. Harlow found her when
her sad musings ERE put away.
Why, Lefty" she tried to say,
with her wonted brightness, what
brought you here? I thought I'd slip
down for a few minutes, and see if
all was right" But Letitia was not
TO be evaded. "You have been think
ing about Serena, DEAR" she said, low
ingly, laying her cheek against the
faded me-, long since furrowed by
tears.
YES" Mrs. Harlow said, simply,
forgetting her role of c-heerfulness.
81 just had TO come for a little
while. She seems nearer to me in
the old house."
And then Letitia's eyes were
opened.
1t was not many days before the
elders noticed a change in the girl.
There was a new gentleness in her
manner, a vague wistfulness, that
puzzled them sorely.
aren't you feelin' weIl?' her IA
Their asked, ~anxiously.
"Oh, yes-of course / am we'll" the
girl answered, brightly, smiling up
at him. But when she escaped to the
hall and, halfway up the stairs,
paused to look out through the dia-
mond panes at the brown fields be-
low, she saw them through a mist of
tears. Il do love it sol" she whis-
pered, passionately; but there was re-
n~unciation in her gesture.
A week later Letitia received a let
ter from John, but this she did not
show. "All right. Do as you think
BEST" it said. Their happiness is
our first consideration" which.
though brief, was vastly comforting.
Errands soon called Letitia to the
city, from which she returned tired
and pale. Soon, however, she was
apparently her old self again. The
household vas subsiding for the
winter, when an urgent invitation
came to Mr.. and Mrs. Harlow to visit
a cousin in a neighboring town.
"0f course we can't CO.. Mrs. Har-
low said, decidedly, though her eyes
had frightened at the prospect.
"Why not?" asked Letitia, anxiously.
ut win do you both a world of good,
and you haven't seen Cousin Mary
since she vas so sick. Don't you
think you ought to go?" The willy
girl knew how to pull the strings.
But b wants us to stay two
weeks" her mother objected, with
signs of wavering. 'sThat brings it
right up to Thanksgivin'. 1t is
throwin' too much work upon you"
"0h, I'll get Sarah Duncan to come
IN for help and COMPANY. Letitia
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-11-28

his attention, running down at FREE
quent intervals to inspect details. 1T
is just what / would like TO build for
myself" he declared with conviction
|-"and in just such a placei"
1t was early in October that, at
last, they entered in and took pos
session. Letitia, full of rejoicing over
the wide windows, the hardwood
finish, the convenient closets, the
artistic coloring and charming vistas,
felt little sorrow as she denuded the
old house to make habitable the new.
But, to her father and mother, this
forsaking of walls hallowed by sad
and tender memories was filed with
u~nutterable regret. And when the
key was turned upon the echoing
rooms, now no longer home, the old
people looked into each others eyes
for the comfort hat neither could
give.
Letitia futtered down the hill to
meet them. sit is all ready, now"
she said, bre~athlessly. Except the
hanging of a few picturesi I'm so
glad there was enough money left
for the new carpets and hangings. It
has made it so much more beauti-
fuli' Laughing and c~hattering she
drew them from oom to room, point
ing out each individual charm and
comfort, unheeding the obvious eff
fort with which they tried to share
in her joy.
ST wonder where mother is" Lett
tia murmured, n golden day, a
week later. A half-fnished stocking
Law in the m~ending basket by a win
dow overlooking the old home; but
mother was not to be found. "IU
run down to the other house." the
girl thought, uneasily: and, throwing
a soft scarf about her head, hurried
along the road and past the orchard.
Turning the knob of the green door,
she found it locked, Sc slipped around
the side of the house, glancing in at
the window as she passed. Suddenly
she shrank back into the shelter of
the IiIacs, for in the dismantled liv-
ing-room she had discovered her
mother, crouched on the dusty floor,
f~orlornly gazing before her with sad,
%unseeing eyes.
Part of the meaning of it flashed
into Letitia's mind. To be sure, this
was the birthday of Serena-little
Serena, who died SO many years ago,
but who yet lived in the mothers
heart. Letitia was touched, and longed
to reach her mother and comfort
her; yet all hat she could do was