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The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-03-14

read an original composition on
Spring. Fame will one day be-
long to her. Eta Cater, In a somc-
what bashfnl manner, recitcd a
little speech. She finished without
forgetting. Robbie Hopkins
couldn't come. Matte Faulconcr
was q good scholar. Jimmie
Graves, In his broken German way,
rendered a delightful selection.
Fannie Evercd, In "Spring Has
Come, )" was one OF the successes
Of the evening. George Nuns
gave us an example Of Grccian or
atory.
Willie Davis raised n disturb
ancc with DIR. Faulconcr and Prof.
Higgins. They both threaten to
spank him on sight.
II wss a delightful evening, and
the directors were well pleased
with the teacher, and the visitors
were well pleased with the pupils.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-03-14
CONTEST.
GRAND Gold Medal Contest snd
District School at the Opers
House Last Saturday NiRhf
March 3.

The fact that many people were
turned away from tho Opera House
Saturday night attests the pop
ularity Of the w. q. 7. ". enter
tainments.
II was the Grand Gold Medal
Contest and we expected some-
thing fine and we went away well
pleased. II there Is any loyalty in
ones being 1t finds its fullest ex-
preston In the sentiment Of home
pride.
Contestant No. 4. Mr.. Jas. Me-
Quie in "Infhm of purpose
Give me the daggers" was master
OF his subject. His rendition was
excellent and he was In thorough
harmony with his subject.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-03-14
TIE Republican State committc

THE Republican State committee
met In st. Louis Saturday and fix-
cd the place and the date OF both
State Conventions, The State
nominating convention, at which
candidates except those for Judi
cial Offices will be nominated will
be held at jefferson City June 9th
This convention will also elect the
new State Committee and adopt
tn. party platform.
Thc State judicial convention at
which candidates for the Supreme
bench and Court of Appeals will
be nominated, will be held at Jop-
lin July 18th. Montgomery county
will get six delegates to the State
nominating convention at JcfYer-
son City, and four delegates to tn.
judicial convention at Joplin.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-03-14

LET every Republican remember
that the most important stops in
the campaign in the county this
year will be the selection of the
ticket. Here IL where the party
has made Its mistake the past three
elections. With good ticket the
county will go Republican this
year. Every good man added to
the ticket adds strength to II and
ever dronc put on the ticket weak
ems II. Republicans should get
together early aud confer on this
matter. and then when the con-
vention meets select the ticket
with the utmost care. Put on the
ticket only active energetic men,
who will get out and mix with the
people and the whole ticket will be
elected.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-03-14


1T requires but moments sober
consideration to see that Missouri
has no school fund. The splendid
school fund the State once ha'
composed Of cash assets, -as an,
propriated by Cemc.ratio state
govornrc-. rc-.snt to other purposes. 1t
- uuo SOME certificates were
printed and deposited in the State
vaults certifying that the State
owes it's own school fund the
amount appropriated. These GER
tificatcs are all that Is left OF the
school fund. They could be print.
ed for ten dollars. They could
have been made for million dol
lars just as .cheap. The School
fund is gone. No one says the
Democratic State officials stole the
money, but they at least converted
II to some use other than the sup
port of the public schools.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-03-14

good thing II is for the state of
Missouri that the Democrats sold
the government bonds which were
held In the school fund, squander-
ed the money in riotous misgov-
ernment and supplied their place
with Certificates of Indebtedness"
Now, you would suppose those
certificates" are a wonderful con-
trivance. They certainly are.
They are the states own l. o. Us.
That is, these certificates certify
that The people Of the state owe
this school fund several million
dollars, and taxes are levied on
their property yearly to produce
the cash. Instead Of having gov
ernment bonds In the treasury the
peoples own notes are there. And
instead of clipping oil the coupons.
and drawing the money from I'M
Gle Sam, II Is drawn out of the
pockets Of the people of Missouri.
That Ia the kind of "bonds" those
certificates are. Yet this kind of
thing we are asked to admire as
the top flower Of Democratic hnan-
cicring.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-03-14

On Friday evening the o. p. B.
Club met with Miss Cora Barnes
at her beautiful home on Second
st. Although the weather was
playing it's most treacherous
pranks the members Of the club
vcnturcd out and when once they
had reached this hospitablc home
were soon made TO forget all these
troubles.
A guessing game was introduced
and Miss Ethel Owings received a
handsome bunch of cut flowers,
and Burnam Sisk, a box OF cigars,
having proved themselves most
proficient In the contest. Miss
Cora served most delectable re-
freshments.
Those present were: Misses
Miriam and Ethel Owings, Lucille
Washington, Gertrude Sharp
Messrs Horace Sabourin, Artie
Barnes, Bucl Henslcy, II. s. Jacks
and Barnam Sisk.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-03-14
Notice Of School Election.

Notice is hereby given 10 inc
qualified voters OF the school dis
trict Of the City Of Montgomery,
Montgomery county, Missouri,
that elections will be held In said
school district under the provisions
OF section 9s7a, 9777, 9790 and 0S07
Of the 1890 Revised Statutes Of the
State of Missouri on Tuesday, the
first day of April, 1902.
Election One. An election upon
a proposition to increase tho rate
of taxation for school purposes In
said district to the total rate of
eighty Ave cents on the hundred
dollars.
Election Two. An cleoti on up
ON a proposition to levy an annu-
al tax for the purpose of erecting
repairing and furnishing school
buildings In said district at the
rate OF five cents ON tho hundred
dollars valuation.
Election Three. An election
upon proposition to levy an an
nual tax for the purpose Of provid-
ing n sinking fund and for the
payment Of the annual interest on
the bonded debt of the district Of
twenty cents on the one hundred
dollar valuation.
Notice is further given that In 80
much as the school district of tho
City Of Montgomery within said
city, Is divided into wards, said
election will be held In connection
with the City election In the first
ward at the polling place flxed for
the city election, and In the 40.
cond ward at the polling place at
the Court House hxcd for the City
election, all In the City Of Mont
gomcry.
Further notice IL given that an
election will be held upon a pro-
position to increase the school
term for the ensuing scholastic
year to the total period Of eight
months, that Is to say, TO a period
Of one month In excess OF the sew
on months period named In Scc-
tion 0s67, and period Of two
months In excess of tho six months
period named In Section 1851, of
the Revised Statutes Of Missouri Of
1899.
The voters Of the school dis.
trict residing outside OF the limits
Of the City Of Montgomery are
further notified that u road over
seer Is to DO elected by ballot for
the road district Number Eleven.
Notice is also given that three
directors are TO be elected, two
for term Of three years, one for
u vacancy for one year.
All done by order Of the Board
OF Education. j. ID. BARNETT,
Scc'y. Board of Education.
March o, 1902.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-03-14
City Affairs.

The TRIBUNE has been asked to
give its view OF the election Of city
officers, and the management of
the affairs OF the city. AS this is
subject in which we are all in
tercsted, we will give our views In
as brief a form as possible.
First--Kecp the city election out
of politics, more especially the
schools. The reason, n majority
of our best business men hesitate
TO enter politics, and We need the
best men to manage the city's af-
fairs.
Second--Apportionmcnt of the
city's revenue into separate funds.
The reason, business without sys-
tenn IL like n house without foun-
dation.
Third-A systematic system of
improvements. The reason, when
the forces are scattered, they are
weaker.
Fourth Take the cemetery out
Of the city's hands, and make
permanent arrans nsmcnts for its
maintenance. The reason, because
II does not receive the attention II
should.
Fifth The publishing Of all
transactions In which money Il re-
ccivcd or paid out. The reason,
the people should know where
their money goes to or comes from.
Sixth-Thc purchase OF supplies
and material from home dealers.
The reason, they help pay the
freight.
Seventh- To respect the will OF
the majority of the people in all
things. The reason, II concerns
them most.
Eighth-A rigid enforcement OF
all ordinances, the repeal Of all un.
just ones, the passage Of all needed
ones. The reason, Duty.
We consider the above to be
what We need the most, and We
offer II not as n criticism, but hs q
rcilc ction Of the majority Of the
people with whom We come In con.
tact. The time IL ripe TO make M
effort along this line. II is time Il
think.
We ask our readers TO use ouI
columns both pro and con on thii
question. II concerns you as mucl
as 1t does anyone. What will yo,
do?
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-03-14
THE DISSATISFIED DEMOCRAT
Figures and Longevity.

Once upon time. as all stories
20, there lived n man in n certain
Missouri county, from early man.
hood until his raven locks were
grey he had drawn salary for
serving his county. Finally worn
out by the severe duties he lay on
his death bed. As the end ap-
preached he called his loved ones
around him-told them goodbye
and that he had but one regret In
going and that was that he would
never again draw any more money
from the county.
As we thought OF the story OF
that mans end we could not help
but apply 1t to conditions in our
own county and want to reason
with you along that line.
Sixteen years ago helped elect
n certain man Probate Judge, he
had never been Probate Judge be-
fore but he thought he could fill II
so all gave him "A chance. A con-
scrvative estimate OF the fees In
the Office Is $1,000 per year. In
sixteen years therefore that man
has made $4,000 out OF the county.
Here Is another man that rs Coun-
ty Clerk has made $4,000 In four
years-annothcr sii00 as Circuit
Clerk-anothcr $500 AS Recorder
In four years. l mention these
ctices because the pay Is big and
they a.a four year Offices, but In
mentioning them | dc not mean to
say that the officers are any bette,
or any worse thin any OF the rest.
The thing want to impress on
yon.. mind Is this that the world
never stops a moment when one
man drops out--lnstantly the ranks
are closed up and the same thing
happens In the same old way.
When the grandcst man OF mod
ern times fell beneath the burden
of anarchy the world bowed its
head In grief yet kept the even
tenor OF its way. The point ]
want to make Is this; under what
obligations Is the county to any
one man to give him more than
one term OF any ofiicc2 Docs not
four years of easy work paid for
at the rate OF $1,000 per year meet
the obligations2 These questions
are not based on any thing bu,
justice and sound business princi-
Piles. II it was generally UNDER
stood that one term was the limit
the office wouldn't be worth sc
much money spent in getting 1t
| Merit alone would win under the
one term plan because there woult
not be any machine to contro
things. Methinks | hear the echo
family "The Republic not the EN-
pire" and then l think four year,
is closer to the Republic than six
teen would never have become
dissatisfied II the Democrats hat
been consistent. Now all ye "Re'
public not Empire" fellows brinl
your beliefs into the primary an,
say four years is enough to fatteI
any man. I've got a good stor!
founded over In Prairie Township
that may tell next week. "Chip
surely has been mapping. Good
bye until next week.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-03-14
Public Sale!
SATURDAY. MARCH, 22, 1902.

win sell at public auction al the Cul.
bcrt-op farm 2 i.e miles north Of Montgon,.
cry the following property;
1 Match team Of driving aud
work mares . and yrs. old,
1 Match team Of grattons I yrs,
old.
1 Wilkeston gliding 3 yrs. old,
1 Ycarling mare mule,
2 Ycarling horse mule,
2 Red cows.
2 Red ycarling calves,
I Black boar yr. old,
I Check row corn planter,
] Farm wagon, Hay frame,
Good wagon harncs.
1 Disc cultivator. good m now,
Turf and Stubblc plow,
Buggy and buggy harness. single
and double,
I Scoop Shovel, Pitch forks.
2 feed troughs, Grain box, etc.
4 or o tons Of moved and sheet
oats In barn,
8 or o tons Of hay I and 2 year
old, In barn.
New wardrobe. bed stead, organ,
center table, rocking chair,
Singer sewing machine, tnew).
i25 Fence posts.
TEnMs;-All sums Of tio and uud,r
cash. over si0 u credit OF . months will DO
given purchaser to give bsnkablc note be.
lore removing property IRON premises. 0
per cent discount Tor cash,
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-03-14
Final Settlement.

Notice is hereby given that l
will, as administrators Of John
Hamilton, deceased, make Anal
settlement of estate at the April
term Of Probate Court Of Mont.
gomery County, State Of Mo.
EMMA HAMILTON,
Admlnistyatrix.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-03-14
Can't Afford Il.

From the Lamar (Mo.l Republican.
II Democratic politicians would
tell the truth, the whole truth. and
nothing but the truth, the state
would go Republican by 100000
majority.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-03-14
Ring SWAPPING.

From The Niddletown (Mo.) Chips.
Il the Democratic state commit
tee had TO turn legislation over to
the corporations in order to save
the state ticket, they swapped the
devil for two witches.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-03-14
CIRCUIT COURT.
MONTGOMERY COUNT

MONTGOMERY CUUNTN'
Montgomery City, First Monday in hsy
and Second Monday In November.
Dsnviile.--Fourth Monday In April an
First Monday In November.
PROBATE COURT.
Montgomery City Third Monday In Jann
April, uly and Oct.
Dsnvile.-Firss Monday In March. June,
Sept. and Dec.
COUNTY COURT.
Montgomery City.--Yirst Monday n Meh..
June, Sept. and December.
Danvills. .--risss Nssdsy II Tsb.,
August ard Nov. Nay,
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-03-14
Final Settlement.

Notice IL hereby gwen that will,
as executor of Chris Wehner, de-
ceased, make final settlement of
estate at the April term Of Probate
Court Of Montgomery county
State Of Mo. JOHN JBFFERs,
Executor.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-03-14

Contestant No. 2. Miss Cythia
Duncan well won the Golden
Medal. Her selection "Boys OF
America" was an admirable one
and In keeping with the occasion.
We'll rendered, happily selected
"Boys of America" displayed well
Miss Duncan's talent and her
many friends congratulate her on
the prize she has won solely
through her own efforts.
Contestant No. 3. Miss Stella
Rodgers In her selection "Old
Soapy" was nearer the hearts OF the
Audience than the other speakers.
A slip Of the memory twice re-
peated, caused her TO withdraw
from the contest but she did not
disappoint her hearers and their
appreciation OF her efforts was
found in their generous applause.
We know 1t was q dihicult task
for the judges to make their dccis-
ion. In contests OF this character
II IL indeed an honor to excel. In
behalf of the w. c. T. U. Rev.
Endres presented the medal to Miss
Duncan and a handsome book TO
each of the other contestants.
THE DISTRICT SCHOOL.
The Friday afternoon in a Dis
trict School was highly enjoyable.
Prof. Higgins, as teacher, spared
not the rod, yet he had many
spoiled children. He had taught
the young ideas many ways OF
shooting and all were brought into
play.
Prof. Higgins and MI the pupils
were in gala day attire--the color
effect was charming--loyely crea-
tions Of "yc olden times" were ev-
erywhcre abounding.
The opening song was triile
out Of tune, but In confidential
talk with the teacher, we learn
that 1t was because some of the
voices were changing. Mollie
Johnson's composition was a jewe
resplendent with goose lore. She
will make success of the poultry
business. Johnnie Robinson, like
the bright lad that he is, came ir
for a defamation. Johnnie de-
claims well. Georgia Overstree
made a nice little speech. Maym'
Ham read composition on thu
legal men Of the town. She sai'
they were fine lot of men, onl,
too many Of them-were unmarried
Aremelia Robinson next came up
ON the scene of action with nea
speech. A song, more harmoni
ols than the first, was now sung
Johnnie Bradley declaimed on q
important subject. Emma Hud
son, she of the poetic tendency
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-03-14

J. X. Rodgers and family moved
into the Paxton property on Harper
st. near the High School building
Monday. We are indeed glad to
extend . hearty welcome TO this
estimable family.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-03-14

From the Gallstin tMo.) Republican.
Now, Democrats, honestly, don't
you think Cardwell told the truth
in regard to the Legislature being
sold out before 1t was even elect
ed?
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-03-14

RoBERsoN-G George Robertson,
aged n years, died at his home In
this city, Sunday, March 9th. Of
pneumonia. Mr.. Robertson was
born in Pennsylvania, but had re-
sided in this community many
years. He expressed to his wife n
readiness to depart. Funeral SER
vices were conducted at the First
Methodist Chnrch by the pastor,
Tuesday, March II, at 10 a. m,
scripture, list Cor, 18th chapter.
The singing was especially time
ly for such an occasion by the choir
assisted by Rev. q. A. Mitchell. Az
ter the funeral services, the body
was laid to rest In the city ceme-
terry.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-03-14
CHAS. RENZI.
ADMINISTRATORS SALE

ADMINISTRATORS SALE
On the same day, March 22nd,
and at the same place ! will sell
the personal property Of Mrs. A.
II. Culbertson (deccascd).
fGray mare IL yrs. old.
2 Jersey cows.
I Farm wagon,
! Set OF wagon harness.
l Buggy.
1 Set Of single buggy harness.
1 Seeder and cart.
I IL In. pillow. 1 Diamond plow.
1 Double shovel. 1 Tanning
mill corn cutter.
Hay rakc. Harrow.
1 Spring wagon. Mower.
I Cultivator. Wire strctchcr.
Cider mill. Log chain.
1 Cross-cut saw. Chest OF
carpenters tools etc. etc.
HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS.
Bedsteads and beddings, cot,
chairs, dining table, dishes,
wash-stands, dresser, mirror,
book ease, carpets, heating
stoves, home comfort range,
gasoline stove, center table, sew
ing machine, lace curtains and
shades, lamps etc.
TERMS OF SALE:-$10.00 and
under cash; over $1,000 credit Of
o months on bankable note. 8per
cent of for cash.
j. II. WHITE,
Administrator.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-03-14
THE MONTdorlERY
COMMERCIAL CLUB.

Will make Montgomery the
best to~n in the state"
Officers.
r. 8. Paul. Pres. Emil AIgermissen, sec'y,
q. r. vogt. v. Pres DR.. r. Owings, Treas.
Board Of Directors.
n. 8. Paul, l.. G. Cove.
Geo. r. vogt, y. n. Chadwick,
Emil Aigermlssen, Jas. Ferguson.
DR.. Tbos. Owings.
Legislative Committee.
Geo. aIlehrist, MS. Jacks.
!. II. barnett. q. l.. Clark.
Sam Sharp.
Enterprise Committee.
W. w. woriey. II. II. Bailey.
VIM. Haas. Geo. Gilrhrist
X. sheets.
Entertainment Committee.
=. A. Mnhery. X. a. barley,
A. II. kesdle.
Parties desiring to enter q new
field In the manufacturing business
will do well to correspond with the
secretary.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-03-14
Commercial Club Program.

The entertainment committee OF
the Commercial Club having furn-
ished the following program for
the meeting Monday night March
II.
"All roads to Montgomery, make
them good" w. l.. Gupton.
possibilities OF a Commercial
Club" j. ID. Barnett
advertising u town." X. II. Bailey
"a Club Room, Its advantages"
J. l.. Chadwick.
"Montgomery City, Its past pres-
ent, and future" Milton Jones.
Arizona republican., 1902-11-24
: Mir. Dooley } < :.

sional fut-ball coaches. Tn endurance examinations is suited to tn needs iv tn day, but is raisonabIy sthrict on weight an measuremint. Tn coorse is what is called ilictive. A student can choose between fut-ball. baseball, rowin' an boxin'. We offer this year an unusually good coorse in mayhem undher tn charge iv the cillybrated profissor Billy tn Bite. Tn undher- gradyates ar-re constantly undher tn watchful eyes iv tn mos renowned ex- perts in tn full nelson, tn hammer lock. tn sthrangle holt, gougin'. bitin' an buttin' with tn head. We attimpt as far as possible to give thim mild ricreations ra-alizin' that all wurruk an no play makes Jack slob, an in pursooance ivy this thought, we have an avenin' ccorse iv arson in which tn colledge buildins an adjinin private property is used. Far be it firm me to suggist annything that wud be again tn rules iV amachoor spOort to which our colledge is diddycated, but if ye cud crate Bill up an ship him to us, I will tell ye that I have jus fired tn prOfissor iv lithrachoor an if Bill watches close he may see his salary lyin' on tn dure step.'
 An so Bill rolls off to colledge an afther awhile rayports come home firm him. Tn Cinter Rush iv tn Hoops town Varsity is Beefy Bill Lonergan. Tn coaches is all wild about his wur- ruk. Both .'Bill' Cassidy an As sassin'' Jenks who were in tn murd
 herous eighty-eight team says he is far betther thin ChaW Gumbin iv that year. This is high praise but Bill de- serves it. He is not as good with tn teeth as that gr-reat scholar an he needs tn practice he is gettin' firm "Purrer" Sampson, ninety-three, in tn knee-cap kick, but in tn ear-hold, tn sudden gouge, tn thrip, tn butt-in-th' stomach, tn thump-in- tn mouth an tn abdominal heel, he is perhaps with out an akel. Yisterdah durin tn first half he broke tn forearm iv Hannigan, tn cinter rush iv tn scrub iliven.'
 Think iv tn mother at home readin' these glad tidings while tears iv joy fill her eyes. She goes to her room an offers up, p'raps. little prayer fr her wayward boy that tn nex' time he meets Hannigan twill be a compound fracture.
 Day be day tn news iv Bill an his team takes up more room. Tn fac | lty iv Hoopstown has sint Pinkerton ditictives to spy on tn secret practice { iv tn sister varsity. Tn half-back iv | Hoopstown is suspicted to be in tn employ iv Boonesville.' 'Hoopstown university has employed well-known l lagal firm to pro-ucre a writ iv in- | junction again Boonesville to prevint
 Bluff" Stiggins tn renowned cinter
 rush firm playin'. With tn aid iv tn
 polls, th' HOopstown authorities have
 discovered that Stiggins was paid four
 thousan' dollars to lave his job as long
 shoreman an enther tn univarsity. | 'Prisidint Leksicons iv Hoopstown an Profissor McGoo, doctor iv systematic l thayology at Boonesville, nearly come
 to blows yisterdah over tn approachin' fut-ball game. Tn pro-fissor havin'
 made some invidyous remark about 1 Stiggins, tn prisidint raytorted that