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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-28

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Cheapest Cash Store on earth
at DODSON & Co.'S.
You can save money by buy
ing an Overcoat at Rogers.
Money is again tight. Where
Is Mrs. Nations Ratchet?
Hungry for eggs at
DODSON & Cos.
DR.. w. G. Sprinkle, of Hume.
we'll, was professional visitor
n the city Thursl ay.
J. f. Dodson, was a business
visitor in the Bluff city Tues
day
The new Golf Hats for men
just the thing that's stylish can
be found at
RODGERS
A good assortment of Wash
Ribbons. Liberty Satins, Taffet.
as and Printed Warp Fancy
Ribbons at Rogers.
Susan B. Anthony says: THE
hand that rocks the cradle
should not rock the saloon"
Susan believes in votes if she
did fail to get them.
Mrs G. E. Purnell, left Tues
day morning for Kirkwood Mo.
where she will spend several
weeks with her father Rev. DR..
Scheetz aud other relatives.
Mrs Nations, was released
from Jail II p. m. Sunday and
started for Peoia ILL.,, where
she was booked to edit the
Journal, Tuesday.
Rev. l. W. Read was called
TO Rock Island, Ill, Sunday
night by a telegram announc-
Jag the death of Charles Ritter,
he stepson of his brother.
Examine our line of ladies
ready made wrappers and com.
pare quality and prices, we sell
them as cheap as most mer-
chants buy them
ROGERS.
r. G. Willis, cafe proprietor
At Binghampton N. Y, concock.
ed a new drink, the Nation
cocktail and now Mrs. Carrie
pnlv wants $4,000 as damage S
or spoils.
Mrs. Tilley Myers, of Quincy
and her charming sister, Miss
CIeora Burrows, of lakewood
nave been the guest of theil
cousin. Mrs. Edward Dalton.
Senator H. Clay Heather, ad
mitS that he is the homeliest
man in the State. but claims tC
have the prettiest woman in the
State for a wife. Clay does no.
know the Monroe ladies.
The BURLINGTON n. r.. has let
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-28

Ribbons at Rogers,
Susan B. Anthony says: THE
hand that rocks the cradle
should not rock the saloon"
Susan believes in votes if she
did fail to get them.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-28

j. +. Dodson, was a business
visitor in the Bluff city Tues,
day
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-28

Mrs. James Treaster, of the
Bluff City arrived Saturday to
pay a visit to relatives in the
Queen of the PrairieS.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-28

The new Golf Hats for men
just the thing that's stylish can
be found at
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-28

s---E~S-E-n------~u -pa-s-s----z-----~-
For bargains go to
DoDSoN & Co.
Ollie Elliott, of Hannibal
spent Monday in the city with
friends.
j. W. HUT was business
visitor in Kansas City Satur-
day.
Geo, H. w. N. Kidd spent
lost week in Baylis, ILL.,, look
ing after his business interests.
Mr.. and Mrs G. S. Carpenter.
of Huntington, has had the
misfortune to loose their infant.
The M liwaukee Herald plant
has gone up in smoke and
down in ashes. Loss SIS, 1000.
Miss A. Long, of the Gem
City has been the guest of rel
atives in this city.
Geo. Landers, of the Bluff
City came III Saturday to spend
day or so with the home folk.
Miss Ethelyn Dillon returned
home from months visit in st.
Louis, last Thursday morning.
One hundred and fifty Belgian
hares we're burned to death at
Kansas City, Kansas Friday.
They were valued at 81, 500.
LoST.-Pair gold rim glasses
between Williamson & Bulls
and Blackwood Hotel. Finder
please leave at this office.
Mrs. Belle Hagan and chill
dren have moved to her farm
near Lakenan She will be
sorely missed by her Indian
Creek and Monroe City friends.
The DEMOCRAT has gotten
out sale bills this week for W.
M. Hawk. The sale is billed
for Saturday March End and
don't you forget to attend it as
it will be in this city.
o. A. and Clyde Fink came in
Friday from Canton, H., to
visit their mother and to be
with the many friends who
have greatly missed their con-
genial companionship.
Great Reduction.
Let US try the cash system.
Paying the cash you can save
Ten per cent on your bills. W
l.. Green, my sheer, is the best.
f. w. WESTHOFF.
Notice.
Those indebted to the late
firm of Rar ey & Saunders will
please call at once and pay
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-28

DR.. w. G. Sprinkle, of Hume
well, was professional visitor
n the city Thursl ay.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-28

The Wellman-Dwire Tobacco
Co., have sold their plant in 81
Louis to the Continental Tobac
CO Trust Co., for 100000.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-28

If you owe the late firm OF
Raney & Saunders. please call
and settle. Yours Truly,
L. G.. SAUNDERS.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-28

Field, Marshall & Co., of Chi
cago have decided to incorpo
rate their business. They have
a capital of $6.000,0O0.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-28

A good assortment of Wash
Ribbons. Liberty Satins, Taffet
as and Printed Warp Fancy
Ribbons at Rogers,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-28

Carpets, carpets, all shades
Colors and textures at
ID
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-28

From $3.50 to $500 to loan on
town property See Node
Green.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-28

o. w, Colgate spent the first
of the week at Brooktield. He
was hustling for real estate
business.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-28
II bars soap at Dodson & Cos.

Ora E. Warinner lett Tuesday
for Lamar, Okla. where he will
.oin his fat her.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-28

+. G.. SHRYACK.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-28

RODGERS.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-28

New arrivals of hobby dress
goods at
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-28

You can save money by buy
ing an Overcoat at Rogers.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-28

One lot ladies 800 ButtOi
Shoes for 75c. at
ROGERS
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20

and pathos: Rev. j. NJ. Gnul OF Bellvll'e
delivered short talk on the business
methods OF our late president showing. his
honesty aud integrity In all his transhctiops
With his fellow men, then Rev. George
Fhnir OF Hampstead delivered an address
upon the life and character Of the lament.
ed Mckinley. showing bis goodness, his
faith.
The program was intcrspersed With ap'
proprlate music by the choir, most feclingly
rendered
Rev Hal Buekner, pastor OF the Baptist
church here. read the nineteth psalm,
which was most appropriate 10 the oc.
CASTOR,
The meeting was largely attended aud
deep-seated heartfelt grief was most Wis.
IDLY marked In the faces Of all present.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20
AT BIC SPRINGS.
Evidence Of the Great Sorrow OF the
People.

Evidence OF the Great Sorrow OF the
People.
Big Springs, Texas September ia,--ae.
sponslvc to the proclamation Of the presi.
dent Of the United States and al the gov.
error Of Texas nearly every man, woman
ana child In Big Springs and vicinity
gathered at the churches here today 20 do
honor To the memory Of the dead prcs.
dent. The chief service was held al the
First Methodist church. and was arranged
by union Of the pastors Of the city, me
church was packed To It's fun capacity and
the services were listened to with bowed
heads and streaming eyes. Not In long
time have such touching scenes been en-
acted here, and the day will live always In
the memory ~ those who were az the Serv.
Ices. Every business house, every law and
land Office all public Offices, the bank
and the Texas and Pacific division shops
were closed, and there was absolutely no
business attended 10. The people gave up
the whole day 10 the contemplation " he
martyred presidents splendid life aud his
tragic death.
At the Methodist church the following
program was carried out and all during lts
rendition the large audience was visibly
invo,ation- Rev. G. II, ". Wilson.
Music, sonE-"My Faith Looks Up 30
Reading proclsma,ions Revs Wilson aud
Jones.
Music "America,"
Scripture readIng-Rev W. r. Kerhy.
Prayer Rev Charles Irwin
Sonr-Ry male quartette.
Muslc--"It lis Well With Ny Soul"
Prayer REV q. c. Jones.
Song Nearer, My God. To Thee.
Bcucdctlon- Rev. 6. II, VI, Wilson
Appropriate resolutions were drawn mp
By committee, Of which Postmaster
George II Sparenhcrg was chairman, and
after some discussion, in Which the NE
and character OF the late president was
NJ ipnnTcsglyelV.
resolutions were adopted by unanlmou,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20
At Jefferson.

jefferson, Texas, September ie.-Me
mortal services were held today In accord
ancc with tho following proclamation:
To the People OF jefferson.
As mark Of respect to the government
OF the United States, and In pursuance OF
the proclamation 81 the governor Of the
State ~ Texas, and MS we think II highly
proper and right to honor our late presi.
don't aud express our great sorrow az his
untimely death and the manner In which
he was stricken down. and 10 show our con.
tempt for the spirit that promptc tn, set
and our Difference for the life and memory
az the Nations ruler Therefore, l. as
mayor Of the city, hereby Invite all The
citizens Of Jefferson to close their places
of business between the hours Of II q. m.
and 1890 r. m, on Thursday. the loth In
slant, and assemble nj their placfS Of wor-
shin for the purpose 81 paving tribute to
the honorcd dead,
The whites viii hold union memorial
service at the Methodist church, NJ Will h
place am requested to extend cordl1l
invitation to all TO Intend. Addresses will
I've made by Or Conton and W. r Arm
istead, j II. Rowell, ST. Mayor.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20
AT BRYAN.
Business Was Suspended and People
Attended Services.

Business Was Suspended and People
Attended Services.
Bryan. Texas. September 10 Memorial
exercises we're held NJ tho opera house this
morning lasting from 1890 to 10 ocloeb
Business ot every kind was suspended md
the schools dismissed, the children attend
Ing In body. Judge John NJ. Henderson
OF the court of criminal appeals acted ms
master Of ceremonies. The exercises opened
with tho singing OF the National hymn
America" by the choir and congregation
Prayer by DR.. W. c. Frlley, pastor Of the
TO Thee" Scripture lesson by Rev Jewell
Howard; prayer, led by Rev. 4 NJ Stew.
art pastor OF the Free viii church; song,
Lead Kindly Light" address b. Rev T.
d West, pastor Of the Presbyterian
church song, Rocked IN the Cradle OF
the Deep" by the choir; address by Judge
J, w. Doremus; address by a. r. Ber.
ry address hy General II Is. Stoddsrd
address by Major l.. L. McInnis. The sd.
dresses were full OF lofty entiment and
pathos. and made an Impression on the ap-
dience that they viii never forget. The
tributes Ia the lamented Mckinley were
beautiful and all the Speakers bitterly Do
nounced the crime OF the assassin. The
araiencc was dismissed with a closing
prayer by Rev. r. l., SnettleS, pastor of
The Methodist church.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20
At hAvAsorA.
Services Were Held at White and Col
ored Churches.

Services Were held at White and Col
ored Churches.
Navasota, Texas September H. Business
was entirely suspended here this morning
between the hours Of 1o'3O and IL o'clock
In respect to the memory Of the murdered
president aud vast assembly OF all classes
gathered at the Presbyterian church In
union memorial services, A chorus com
posed az the unind cholrs opened the seiy.
Ice with the song America" and Hon
A. r. Brlgapcs Iesd the fertr-siIth psalm
Rev j. G. Tanner asked divine blessing
upon the congregation aud returned thanks
for the prosperity Of the country beseech,
lug continuance Of same under new rulers
Addresses were delivered by Prof & H.
Flake. Hon r. a, Scott, Distr1et Attorney
A. NJ Campbell Hon. Mcdonald Meachun,
County Attornev Haynes Shannon and
Colonel Gordon Buoae. Nearer ny God, 10
Thee was SUM and the henediction asked
by Rev. j NJ. Adams.
The colored people held services at the
Lee tabernacle, and the reportcr Is In
formed that labor has been suspended In
many portions Of Grimes county today.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20
AT WORKMAN.
A Good Program Had Been Arranged for
tbe Cerlire

A Good Program Had Been Arranged for
the Service.
wortham, Texas, September 10 In re-
Spouse to the governors proclamation and
their own wishes In the matter number
Of representative citizens OF Workman met
Wednesday afternoon and arranged pro
gram for the memorial services of today
on the death Of President Mckinley. Their
program was carried out ~ arranged.
Every place Of business In the clty--Save
citlzens met en- massc at tho corner OF the
principal business street and the street
leading to tho Baptist church 0he largest
formed in line and headed nv y the wort6am
cornet nand, the pythan Knights and the
iti1honc Sisters, under T. y. PoindeSter,
marshal of the day. marched 10 the church.
The house was crowded and many were
obliged 10 remain outside not being able
to get In the building. After prayers by
locnl preachers and an Interesting song
services Of President Mckinley IN which
anarchists came In for share Of atten'
ton.
pupils, nlimhering nearly 100, and marched
win them 10 the church. where they lis.
tened to lessons. Of love and loyalty 10 our
government and rs representatives that
The principal speakers OF the occasion
were Chairman Rev. Lester Of the Protest
ant Methodist church; Mr.. r. Andrews,
tie eloquent AND popular Pr Pr
ters; Justice n r. Wilson, whose words
] would be glad to giyei Captain, W r.
Barbee, closing with the hymn Nearer.
| Nv God. 10 Thee" All tho proceedings
were appropriate and beautiful.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20
ExlA.
Appropriate ResolJons Were Adopted
at the Meeting.


Mexia, Texas. Setcmher 10. Memorial
services were heldhere this morning In
the city han and lie large attendance OF
people was a httln tribute to the memory
Of a popular publ officer. an exemplary
citizen and dersed husband.
Rev. W. r. Antews was chairman and
Major \. r. Houxsecrctary.
Feeling addresse were delivered by Ma.
Jor w. r. Doyle Mr.. h. W. jackson.
Judge W. NJ. who. Prof. r. n. Cousins
and Captain T. J.Glbson Lead kindly
Light" Nearer, " God. to Tncer and
ether appropriate acred music was rem
a o hy 9 arge, eblr and teryent prayers
which the FOLLOWING resolutions we're
ADOPTED by sileT rising vote:
l., Your COMMITTEES ppoin,ed to draft reso.
this nectis on tStdcatS Of TIE tie s' president
make the Acknowledgment:
Asseme.ed at thetecuest Of the governor
Of the state and be mayor Of this city
OF our deceased p1sldent and obcyng the
Of aexia adopt th{followlug resolutions:
Of IN Ms s Mps0bnoS sa9l q tSs tgl yigor
Of the exalted duths pertainlug to his Of.
hce as president Z the United states,
~ ulam Mchinley vas struck down by the
hand OF an assa ssh, and on the 18th day
OF September he ded, beloved by lis own
people and respected by all the nations
abroad
Tho deceased preident was paflot and
STATESMAN of the tEheSt order anil In the
discnarge of his Obligations to eocety and
rue state, he ever wore the white feather
Of n. blaneless ny The tears OF grief
stricken people attst their love for him.
Nnlle living, and nelr deep and pfegne I
sorrow and bereSfment In his uDtimely
and tragic death
Inc assassin whde cruel hand gave him
mortal wound nd no persona ennltv
toward him, but III motive that prompted
tne deed that senl thrill ( horror
d 9etfngnG1t tee cllzed world vas the
duction OF organized society tc copdl.
lion Of confusion and aoarchy
We, therefore demand such acton on the
part Of our State and National authorities
as WIN extirpate this foul growth. known
as anarchy, from American soil
we extend our sympathy 10 te ,hereayed
ss99d heart broken VIE Il Prudent Nc.
can replace the consolation shefeels when
GODS viii. not ours. be done.
mot 4 cory Of these rcsolutlps he sent
TO Mrs. Mckinley aud tho nllas News
Houston Post and the local ppers he re-
quested TO publish same.
Thos. ]. Gibson Ct arman.
Mrs, ]. y, Jacbon,
Mrs. J; nesenhrg,
Miss Inurn Roers
Miss Minnie RssllnG,
y. p. Houx,
John l., Wortam
j r. Neece
p. Katten,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20
Al Texsrkana.

Texarkans Texas, September 1o--All the
religious denominations Of this city con-
srrguted at the opera house here today
and held funeral services 10 honor o. the
late President Mckinley All Of the bust.
ness houses were closed throughout the day
and fully 1000 people attended the cere-
monies. The consolidated cholrs Of the city
eulogy were rendered by Reeto; Perry fem
Of the Episcopal church Hon. Lee Es es
delivered beautiful papegyrio on the
merits Of tho late president and was TO.
lowed by other eloquent speakers, There
was requiem high mass sung at the Cat n
Ollie church at 8 o'clock, the Rev. A. Barbiu
officiating.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20
AT FORT WORTH.
Veterans OF Opposing Armies Were in
Attendance.

Veterans OF Opposing Armies Were In
Attendance.
Fort Worth, Texas, September io.--Flve
thousand people illed the city hall and the
opera house todny In observance Of me
mortal exercises In honor Of the martyrei
president. Addresses were made by prs
Luther Little and r. C. Armstrong and
Hon. NJ. A. spoonts and Major j. ]. Jarvis
On the platform were seated four British
army officers. Colonel DC Burge Captain
Dennis Mr. Sessions and Mr., CuRtance
who constitute the renount commission.
ON the left arm of each was oncrcled a
band Of crepe. The blue aud the gray
mingled their sorrows together. Tnere
were several hundred Grand Army nf the
Republic and Confcdcrates who occupied
n prominent place In the hall. seated to-.
gcthcr, at the head Of the latter being
Major General Commanding x, NJ Van
Handt Of the Texas division, United Con.
fcderate Veterans One thousand school
children attended the services.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20
Al Yonkun.

Yoakum. Texas, September Io,-Memorial
day In respect to the memory Of President
Mckinley was observed here by appro.
pirate services at the opern house. All
stores were closed from II a. m. TO IL m.
The machine shops were closed at 10
o'clock, 10 remain closed the rest Of the
day. while the postoflcc observed Sunday
hours. The opera house had been taste
fully decorated ny committee of ladies'.
over the stage was the presidents picture
surrounded by bunting and tho Unlted
States dag An Interesting feature OF the
exercises was the presence Of about 800
school children, who came to the hall in a
body.
Mr. Price concluded his interesting ad.
dress on the life and services of the presi.
dent with the words Know We not that
prince and great man is this DAY fallen
in Israeli
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20
Al Richmond,

Richmond, Texas September 1e.--Memo.
rial services were held at II o'clock In the
Methodist church South. Addresses were
delivered by Rev E, w Thomas Of the
Methodist church and Rev, Thomas J.
Windham ~ the Episcopal church. Several
appropriate hymns were sung. The at
tendance was large.
The colored people Of this place held
memorial services In both churches. The
odist church and the evening service was
held In the Baptist church; All church
bells were tolIed for a half hour.
All the stores closed today from TO IL
o'clock. and large number attended the
memorial services. 4
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20
At Corpus Christi.

Corpus Christi, Texas September TO-
During the session Of the county court
yesterday committee from the bar Of
Nucecs county presented to Judge Hopkins
q set Of resolutions deporlng the irrepnra.
bic loss Of our great statesman and chief
executive, President Mckinley, and recon-
mended that court adjourn until Friday
ont of respect 10 the president, Judge
and declared the court duly adjourned I'M
III Friday. set Of resolutions was niso
adopted dcploring tho recent death Of
Nueces county's able and efficient sheriff,
John McTiernan. s.-sr
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20
AT RELLVlLL..
Set Program Carried Oui and ResoIu-
tons Adopteh
Committee.

Set proo,an, cn,ried 0ui and Resol,l-
a. -. go 49,
"N''s ruo''oN
BellviIie, Texas, Septenper 1s.-Uniou
memorial services In hong Of President
A,.L,,rtnr nov. ma al. nornlrg Al tho
uSNinies WIRE heiu tniS n"' uIhS az tN'
German NJ. f. church Srlh from IL a.
m, 10 1o M, AT which tie following pro
,r,r w,. ra,ao-oa
snrs ~, az nSG UAr,or,ca.
vooSSl ~ Nv vIu,, '''' r, uneiier
Sonr 81 Sctp,uie '''''"' We '''''''''
'"Ns W 'ue 49,. GHoiL - al codi tx rhee"
r2raroor, ''''' N'oleh M, "a "Nne,Ier
shogst ,d ,5,,,.'.''.'' 'heN - "
RA"'' "u"eees So; =. ~ i.ibnr,h
Song by mo choir s"'
SV"s W 'ue 90. :" "Lcat Kindly Light"
Messrs Ghesis5 fisEs R"Ii and brewer
1890 - .hS .ai,,,in 81 '"u
"''''N9 ~ '"' rphluJs. - nrc,r,a-
sor~ br ne choir nv.
poncdic,toa "' 49, Nv ~ po.tor
7iNa ny , LIN H., y" .dnnfeJ,
Wbartn5g tIvvGttt-, SIagintev tbe MI,
.,iir ,tocr, "a s,I hsavad MAI eTrcn.
i've ~ onr Notior con .trIcler down
~" M p.' han .tn and has thra
~ tme many 81 an assam ana MS eruS
o,r1o. r.I,.IG nor :" sht Pi'"
''ttSSSSaroato % M ~ arS i,niti, -,
h nsi oae' ,'in Pu,ttS Hn INA ,n
try a. a. e5empihsd by long public c Si,,i
Smoirs drrInr ~ ,,,mi ~ hi. incDnP{,.nrv
as orr president, has yqn for him + the per.
citj9ars md aIsn ne snivers,l adyrirot9 lon
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20
Al Manor.

Manor. Texas, September 10 In accord.
ancc WNh the proclamation Of Governor
Snyers and in obedience to tho promptings
Of n universal desire to manifest hearty
appreciation OF that great and good man.
the citizens OF Manor and vicinity gathered
In mass meeting at the Baptist church Mt
II o'clock this morning TO hold memorial
services in honor Of our deceased presi
dent. Persons of all shades OF political
opinion united In doing homage 20 his
memory snd In paying tribute. to the life
and character Of our late chicftain.
The stores were closed all business prac-
tically wns suspended during the services.
Appropriate addresses were made by ];
Maggie, ESQ, Dr. j, s. Watson and
Elders stephen and Fralnhnm and tho
united cholrs OF the town discourSed sol
emn, sweet music,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20
At Nacoudoehes.

Nscogdoches Texas, September DIN ae.
cordauce with proclamation issued by
Mayor John p. Nelson every business house
in the town was closed and every wheel
at the manufacturing plants was stopped.
Judge Davis adjourned the district court
from IL until II o'clock to pay homage
TO the dead president.
The opera house. where the people as.
sembled. wns drapcd In mourning and could
only hold about one-fourth Of tho people
VINO gathered TAc chor sang America"
Lead Kindly Light and Nearer, My
God, 70 Thee" The eulogles were pro
nounced by two Of the most prominent
cltisens aud were gems Of thought and
beauty.
Eings OF the city were AZ hslf mast and
the different church bells were tollcd during
the ceremony.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20
AZ Ennis.

Ennis, Texas, September i9.-Union me-
mortal services Of President William Me-
Klnley were held this morning at II o'clock
in the Methodist church. The interior OF
the building was draped throughout The
memorial sermon was delivered by Rev.
r. r. Phillips. short talks were made by
the different pastors and members. Spe-
cial music for the occasion wns beautifully
rendered. The entire business OF the town
was suspended.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20
Al corn,js Christi,

Corpus Christi Texas, September bat
the Methodist church today the Methodists,
Presbyterlnns and Bnptists united In a mo
mortal service for President Mckinley. All
business houses and government branches
closed this morning while the 'colored brass
bnnd marched through the streets PLAYING a
funeral march. The city Eenernlly was IN
deem mourning and everywhere were to be
seen half mast hags and emblems OF
mourning.