The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-30
MISSOURI.
MONROE COUNTY PREACHED.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Paris. Mo-. July 2s.-There is general re-
5ofcing here to-day because of three-inch
rain. which fell all over Monroe County
last night and this morning. Rain fell
steadily for nearly twelve hours. Farmers
are greatly encouraged over the outlook
for late corn and fall grass. Nearly all the
ponds are full of water and all the branches
and creeks are running to-day. This Is the
best rain that has fallen in this county since
April.
FIRST GOOD RAIN SINCE APRIL.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Pilot Grove. Mo-. July 29.-ft began rain
ing here about o'clock this morning and
rained all morning. with fair prospects of
an all day rain. This is the first rain of
any consequence since April.
DROUGHT INTERPRETERS WITH FAIR.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Shelbina. Mo, July 2e-The twenty first
annual meeting of Shelbina Fair Associa-
ton, which was set for September o to q,
inclusive has been declared off, owing to
the drought.
FARMERS HAVE NEW COURAGE.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
shelbina, Mo. July 29-Rain began falling
here last night at O'Clock p. m and con-
tinued all night. Farmers who few days
ago were disheartened to the point of SELL
irs all their stock nave taken new courage.
Many will sow rye. millet and sorghum.
Many fields of corn, 1t is thought, will make
a fair yield. Shelby County will have feed
enough to winter all stock on hand.
SAVES ONE-THIRD LATE CROP.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Wellsyille Mo, July 29.-The torrid wave
which has so long relentlessly held this Sec
ton in its grasp, has at last loosened its
hold and the great Twentieth Century
drought is broken. The people rejoice at
their deliverance from both.
Rain began to fall at about o'clock this
morning and continued for five hours The
water distress has thus been relieved; at
least one-third of the late corn crop as
sured, and late pastures greatly benefited.
Many persons are replantinS vegetables
PLENTY OF RAIN AT HUNTSVILLE.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Huntsville, Mo-. July 2S.-The long drought
was broken last night. Rain began falling
at 3 o'clock and continued all night. 1t is
still raining The Government guage at this
place indicates a rainfall of three inches.
Farmers are very much encouraged. The
large shipment Of stock from this county
on account of the scarcity of water and feed
will now cease. 1t is not too late for corn.
Pastures will be improved.
HEAVIEST DONNPOUR SINCE MARCH
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Slater, No. July 29.-An inch and half
of rain, the heaviest that has fallen in this
locality since last March, fell here last
night and to-day and Is causing general re-
Joicing. Many are preparing to replant
their gardens, and farmers are making ar
rangements to sow rye, turnips. etc, as the
rain came too late to save the early corn.
Many expect it TO be Of great benefit to
the late corn.
TWO INCHES OF RAIN FELL.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
New London. Mo-, July 2s.-More than two
inches of water fell to-day. The situation
is greatly relieved. Much corn will be
saved n rain continues. Indications are for
more precipitation tonight
RAINS CONTINUE IN PET'TIS COUNTY.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
sedala, Mo-. July 29.-The showers that
fell yesterday were followed to-day with
the heaviest rain that has visited Pettis
County since June s. The rain to-day was
general throughout Central Missouri and
along the line of the NJ. X. & 7. as far
south as Texas. Heavy storm conditions
prevail tonight and mere rain is predicted.
FARMERS WILL sow NEW CROPS.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Holden. Mo-, July 2s.-Heavy rains fell
hsga yesterday and to-day. about two inches