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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-26
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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-26
Not Wanted.

List Monday week Que negro
carved another negro very badly
1t Mexico, Mo. Thursday j.
W. Stephens arrested a strange
negro here that tit the descrip.
ton to a dot, but the Audrain
county sheriff said he was not
the man wanted. The negro
arrested here ought to have
been sent over the road 'on gen
eral principles. He admitted
that he had done no work for
two years. His hands looked
like they never had been
acquainted with work; had the
long, tapering, soft fingers of a
woman. He was we'll dressed,
but did not have penny. His
pockets contained tooth brush,
two dirty handkerchicfs, a knife
and about a Hdozen come seben
come eleben bones. He Is a
crap shooter and ALA round
worthless cuss that will sooner
or later be in deviiment
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-26

Mrs. j. S. Scott and accom-
plished daughter, Miss Eleanore
spent Thursday with Quincy
friends. Its funny how many
friends the ladies have in the
cities in the spring and fall of
the year.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-26

Miss Bessie Baymen, one of
Monroe's good and fine looking
young ladies has left for Yer.
mont, Ill.,, where She. will spend
the millinery season. She has
been fortunate in securing
good position.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-26

United States Senator Money
on the floor dubbed Mr.. Roose-
welt The President of the
Black Belt" His ire was
aroused over the Iudianola
postoffice affair.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-26
Some of II Already.

"Women should have free
SPEECH" shouts the ost.Dis-
patch. Great Scott! What do
you call what they already
have?-From the Pennington
Mo- Progress.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-26

e. j. Elliott came down from
Shelbina, Saturday to spend
the day with relatives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-26

Charles Hardin Smith and
wife, of Quincy, visited rela-
tives here during the past week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-26
MONROE AND PHILADELPHIA
TELEPHONE LINE.

connectionswith Palmyra. Hannibal. New.
ara. Labelle. haywood. Jacksonville. o.. LAGRANGE
Canton Cherrydell. and all points in Lewis
shelby and Marion counties, Rates; 25c. II
his new line. T. s.. SCOTT. EnEr.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-26

Tom McGlmtic has been in
Kansas City and reports DR. w.
w. Ritchey as enjoying the best
health of his life.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-26

Mrs. NJ. L. Wood, of Lent.
ner, has been the guest OF her
son Ferd. 1t is the first time in
seven years that Mrs. Wood
has paid the city a visit.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-26

H. Seiby, OF the Selby Poul-
try Co.. has been spending the
week in the city, superintend.
ing the finishing of the COM
panys ice house and storing 8
car loads OF ice in it.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-26

That is lovely wax figure at
the Prentice millinery estab-
lishment. Just the thing to
show exquisite hats and bon.
nets on.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-26

w. M. Barnes and pretty
wife, who have been visiting
her mother, Mrs. Molle Mudd,
have gone to st, Louis, where
he had secured a lucrative pc.
sition with the Katy people.
The beef packers have caught
hi , andQthigh. Five of the
Chicago packers doing business
in Missouri have been fined
So, 900 each and ordered to pay
the cost. That is one good deed
Attorney General Grow has
done.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-04
The Sans Souci.

The Sans Souci Club will meet with
Miss Pattie Mordecai this AFTERNOON
promptly at 4 o'clock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-04

North Carolina State Convention Opened Yes
terday in Salisbury.

Salisbury, N. c., Nov. ESPECIAL ,
The North Carolina State Convention of
the Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton convened in this city at 10 o'clock this
morning. A large number of delegates,
including many of the leading women of
the State are present and each incoming
train brings still greater numbers.
The opening exercises were held, in
Ellk's Hall All joined in singing the old
hymn, america, and the Rev. DR.. j. f.
Murdoch offered fervent prayer. In well
chosen words BETTING the occasion Mayor
A. H. Boyden extended to the visitors a
hearty welcome to historic Salisbury.
Among those who took part in today's
program were Mrs. j Lindsay Patterson
OF Winston Salem; Miss Mary L. String
field, State Regent, Mrs Fletcher Smith
Mrs. Theo. f. Kluttz. Mrs W. H. Over
man, Miss Jennie Kluttz, and Mrs Edwin
Overman. The weather is excellent and
tallyho drive this afternoon to points of
historic interest around the city was much
enjoyed by number of the visitors
Tonight a reception was rendered the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-04
Marriage at +. Clarkton,

Washington N. c., Nov. Especial ,
Mr.. w. j. Pippin, one of our most popular
young men, was married at Charlton to
Miss Maggie Cromartie, one OF that
towns most charming young ladies'. The
marriage took place at the residence of
the brides parents and was performed
by Rev. j. E. l.. Winecoff. After the mar
rage reception was rendered the hap,
py bride and groom, On Thursday
morning they left for Wilmington to VISIT
relatives and friends They arrived III
tits city Friday evening on the Atlantic
Coast Line train and were rendered a re
ception at the residence of Mrs. Pickles
on East Second street, where they VIII
reside.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-04
Ia The Supreme Cou. t.

Cases from the Tenth District were
argued yesterday as follows
Bryan v. Telegraph Company, by Cald-
well for plaintiff; Jones 81 Tillett and r.
II. Busbee for defendant.
Fleming v. Railroad, by George Z.
Nicholson for plaintiff; Caldwell for de-
PENDANT.
Trollinger v Burroughs, by Bradshaw
and Morehead for plaintiff; Hammer &
Spence and Britain & Gregson for de-
PENDANT.
Burks v Tel. Company, by R. Lee
Wright for plaintiff; Jones & Tillett and
F. H. Busbee for defendant.
Thomson V. Julian. by L. H. Clement
and Hayden Clement for plaintiff; Over
man & Gregory for defendant.
Bumgardner V. Railroad, by Furchcs,
Coble & Nicholson and z. V. Long for
plaintiff; Caldwell for defendant.
Eleventh District Appeals will be called
next Tuesday, November 10th, in the fol
lowing order
State V. Johnson.
Boles V. Caudle.
Davis v insurance Company.
JONES V Johnson.
salmons V. Telegraph Company.
Hauser V. Craft
Sprinkle v Welborn
Hopper y. Express Company.
Self V. Shusart.
Sutton V Bessent.
Marion V. Bank.
Opinions were handed down yesterday
as follows:
State v Mcdonald. from Wake; new
trial.
Railroad Company v Platt Land. from
Brunswick: affirmed.
Lockiear V. Billiard, from Robson; no
error.
shankle Y. Ingram, from Richmond: nc
error
Lumber Company v Mcpherson, from
Moore; modified and affirmed.
Stroud V. Telegraph Company, from
Guilford appeal dismissed.
Stewart V. Ferguson. from Stokes: no
error
The following were disposed of by per
curtain order:
Haywood V. johnson, from Guilford;
affirmed.
Young V. seaboard Air Line Railway.
from Wake; affirmed
State V. Ratlin. from Arson. affirmed
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-04
PER0LETOE- BUSBEE WE. DINO
AND BRILLIANT RECEPTION
dreat Ihrong 'f Friends Witness the Event in
Chris! Church Where Two Popular
Young People are Wed

The wedding of Miss Eliza Taylor Bus
nee, the charming daughter of Mr.. ana
MRS. T. H. Busbee, and DR.. arthur s
Pendleton, Of Henderson, took place al
| 8 O'Clock last night in Christ church
1t was brilliant event and the church
was threnged with many friends of the
Lorulef couple. The wedding music was
rendered by Miss Mackay and the cerc-
mony was performed by Rev. NJ. Nj
| Marshall, the rector.
The decorations were in white anc
green, these being carried out most az
| tlstically in palms, ferns and chrysant'rr-
NUNS, the whole effect being a beautiful
one as the handsomely attlred bridal paw
ty gathered in end about the chancei.
The bride was exquisitely costumed ID
white brocaded satin and carried a bou-
quet of maiden hair ferns. while the
bridesmaids weres dressed alternately y.
green and white silk null and carried
bouquets Of white chrysanthemums
The bride entered with her father. Mr.
Fabius H. Busbee, and they were met at
the chancel by the groom and his best
man, his brother. Mr. Milo NJ. Pendieton
of Warrenton, where the first part of the
ceremony took place, the bride being
given away by her father
The maid of honor was Miss Theodore
Marshall, VINO left the churan with MIR
Milo M. Pendleton, of Warrenton, brother
o. the groom, the best man. The frs;
bridesmaid was Miss Mary Pruden, OF
Edenton, the others being Misses Sadie
Root of Raleigh; Nan Clark, of Tarboro;
Isabel Busbee, Of Rcieigh; Eannie Smith
of Scotland Neck; Mary Armistead Jones
OF Raleigh; and Janet Hawkins, of Ridge
way The first groomsman was Mr.. P Il
Busbee, of Raleigh, brother of the bride
the others, who also ushered BEING
Messrs. James Brodie and Robert Lassi-
ter, of Henderson; Thomas Clark, OF
Washington, n. c.; H. A. Foushee. of Dur
ham; Mr.. j. w. Bailey, Mr. Frank NJ Stron-
ach and Mr.. W. w. Robards of Raleigh
Immediately after the ceremony M
and Mrs. Fabius H. Busbee, parents OF
the bride. gave most delightful recep
tion which number of friends attended
at their home on North Person street
The gifts to the bride were very hand
some. their number and exquisite beauty
testifying the esteem of friends DR.. and
Mrs. Pendieton viii reside in Henderson,
where Dr. Pendeton is q popular and
able young physician. He is to bc con-
graduated on securing so charming ana
talented a young lady as his wife.
A reception was given at the rce.-
dence of the brides father Immediately
after the ceremony. about three hund~e>
being III attendance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-04
THE OLA P0DRlDA.
Hold Delightful Meeting With Mrs. F. c
Stevens.

A most delightful meeting of the Ola
Podride was held yesterday afternoon
with Mrs. F. l.. Stevens at her home IL
West Raleigh, where in honor of the oc-
casion the rooms were artistically deco
rated In autumn leaves.
The attendance was the largest of tn.
season, there being eighteen members and
five visitors present, the latter being Mrs.
Platt d. Walker, Mrs. r. d. Gilmer, Mrs.
d. H. Hill, Mrs. S. w. Brewer and Mrs.
Wallace Riddck
The papers read were greatly enjoyed,
these being one on Bismarck, and the
German Emperor" by Mrs. Geo. T. Win
ston and one on the "Franco-Prussian
War;" by Miss Laura Deyereux.
After the literary features had been dis
cussed delicious refreshments were daintily
served and the guests enjoyed a mos,
pleasant afternoon. The next meeting
will be held with Mrs. Percy Albright, on
Hillsboro street.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-04
IN MERRY MOOD.
TWO CHARTERED YESTERDAY.
stanly Supply Co. of Albemsrle, and Try
Goods Company for Ashevllle.

Two new companies were chartered in
the Secretary of States office yesterday
as follows:
The stanly Supply Company, of Abe
marie, Stanly county, to conduct gen
eral mercantile business, with total au
thorized capital stock of $4,000, all paid
in by S. H. Hearne. G. r. Almond, I. K
Burleyson, H. 3. Wilkinson. D. S. Davis,
N. H. Burleyson, of Albemarle, and>J. w.
Efrd, of Big Lick.
The Marx Dry Goods Company, of
Asheville, with total authorized capital
of So, 900, of which $4,000 is subscribed
by Isaac Marx, Asheville; j. w. Klaus, OF
Richmond, Va; and Ed Eigenbrun, Of
Petersburg, Va.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-04
THE PLAY PLEASED HIM.
Mr.. G. N, Gattis is Enthusiastic Over When
Johnny Comes Marching Home"

Mr.. C. H. Gattis. of the Seaboard All
Line, is back from Columbia S. c., and
reports most delightful visit He says
that the State Fair there is IA splendid
one.
Mr.. Gattis saw Barnum and Bailey S
circus, which he pronounces a great show
The band wagon, he says, is pulled by
40 horses, four abreast. and makes an i'm.
posing sight.
While in Columbia he had the pleasure
of attending a performance of when
Johnny Comes Marching Home" Il tell
you, it is splendid performance that
they give, said he. There are over so
people in the play and the chorus is d
strong one Over 1900 people saw me
show in Columbia. 1t is worth while to
see it, for it is great
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-04
Assistant Bank Examiner.

Mr.. w. L. Williams, of Wilmington, has
been. elected by the Corporation Commits
sion AS Assistant Bank Examiner for the
State. Mr.. Williams duties will keep
him in Raleigh most of the time, and an
office has been fitted up for him directly
back of the court room OF the Corporation
Commission. He was there yesterday,
starting III ON his work. Mr.. Williams is
young man. a native of Cumberland
county, near Fayetteville. For several
years past he has held a position in the
Atlantic National Bank. of Wilmington.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-04
ALFRED DUcKETT's LEG BROKEN
Playmate Falls Over Him on the Footba
Grounds,

Alfred Duckett son of Capt. John
Duckett, happened to serious accident
at the football grounds yesterday after
noon just before the game.
The small bone of the right leg was
broken near the ankle. caused by another
boy falling across his leg. DR.. Jordan at
tended him. In addition to the broken
bone the ankle was painfully sprained. 1t
viii be sometime before he will be able
to walk.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-04

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES
Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Portrudlng
Piles. Your druggist will refund mon
ey if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure
you, in to ii days. SOC.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-04
A BRIGHT STAR.

Managers Broadhurst and Cuuie viii
present here in the near future their mag
nificent scenic production of George Yves
toms elaborate musical comedy, "A Son
OF Rest with Nat N. Wills as the
bright particu,ap star of the organiza-
ten. This young man has made name
for himself among the high class vaude
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-04
KEEP YOUR HEAD UNCOVERED.
The Constant Wearing Of Hat Propo-
gates DandruR Germs.

There are many men who wear their
hats practically all the time when awake,
and are blessed with heavy shock of
hair; yet if the scalps of these same men
once became infested with dandruff
germs, the parasites would multiply all
the quicker for lack of air. Badness
would ensue as the final result. New
bros Herpicide kills these germs and
stimulates unhealthy hair to abundant
growth. Herpicide is a pleasant hair
dressing as well as a dandruff cure and
contains not an atom Of injurious sub
stance. Sold by leading druggists. Send
10c in stamps for sample to The Herpi-
eide Co.. Detroit. Mich.
Henry T. Hicks & Co., special agents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-04

ID. A. r. members at the home of the
State Vice-Regent, Mrs. e. c. Gregory.
The music, which is in charge of Miss
Julia Crouch, is an inspiring feature OF
the convention, which is being greatly en-
joyed by the general public at each SEES
sion
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-04
No Race Suic,ds in Clay.
(Clay County Courler.l

NCIdy COUNTY OOUTICT.J
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. p H. Tiger OF
Shooting Creek, October goth inst. boy.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Stanhope Mathe-
son this week a girl.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. H. f. Lelford
boy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-04

Williams and is now determined to place
himself in the front rank Of the better
class of comedians of the present day.
His methods, his magnetism and his
spontaniety suggest Nat Goodwin.
IN MERRY MOOD.
Saratoga due at the Academy at an ear
ly date is spiced with witty dialogue,
amusing situations and laugh provoking
climaxes. The author, Bronson Howard.
was in his merriest mood when he wrote
tie famous comedy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-10
CONTINUANCE DAY
in POLICE COURT
Squire Lonnie Had an lnslg.
niflcant Docket on
Yesterday.

No grand Jury cases cropped up before
Squire Graves yesterday. but what did
line UP were dealt with according TO
law. ~ 49,.
Lewis Burch was charged with assault
Ing l. Cohen. and the details VIII DO
heard to-day. s5ylis 8 III. a e
Willie Jefferson and Mamie jackson re
alleged to have had a fight. and It Will
be discussed on the 18th. H,
James Roane paid $40 for assaulting and
striking Caille Scales. Nv
William Nichols. charged with tres
pass. will tell about 1t on the 18th.
Ola Wood went down for sixty days
for being disorderly on the street.
J. W. Jones was forced to put up Sc
curity for thirty days for being drunk. =
a. "A. Kindall WIS cruel to horse IS
worth. 55.., si' ts n
Lottie g. Hill is said to have taken 2
suit OF clothes from John Brown and IL
Will be settled on the 18th.
Annie Goode was dlsorderly on the
street. and had to pay 81. 50 for It.
Charles johnson paid $3.50 for shooting
craps. fai}S
The case OF Robert Coleman was fur
Their Continued to the 18th. He Is charged
with selling liquor without license.
& Benjamin. Bland and Joel tucker were
each sent down on thirty days security.
on the charge OF taking a lot OF solder
from the Southern Railway Supply COM
pany. sa3e t5 S3 Ea5f 4tss,s .a.3 - a=3.sl
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-10
REGARDING PASSES
Test Case Of State Against Trevett Not
W Yet Heard.

a The case OF the State We. Trevett, a
test OF the constitutional prohibition
against State officers riding on passes,
which came before Judge Witt in the
Hastings Court last fall. has never yet
been finally disposed Of. twill be remem-
bered that in advance OF the making
In OF this test case Acknowledgement An
derson had rendered an opinion IN re-
Spouse to inquiry that no State officer
could under the Constitution hold office
and use pass OF frank on any railway
or accept a frank OF any kind. Mr.. ire
yett. an employe OF the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway, is also a notary, and was
admittedly riding on railway pass. The
notary made the plea that the pass was
not free pass, but that he was In the
employ OF the railway and submitted owl
dence that the pass waD not gratuity.
but was a part OF his salary. and was
IN no sense q, free pass. Tho Common
wealth demurred to this plea; but the
court overruled the demurrer. The case
has never since como up on its merits.
It is regarded as an extreme one and not
fairly testing the constitutional prohibl-
tion. No date has been set for the hear
{ Ing OF the case. and It Is not expected
that It will ever be heard OF again. It Is
matter OF general information that
many persons are violating the constltu-
tionai inh!bitions among them many city
officials, who ride on street cars without
paying fares.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-10
COMMITTEES FOR
DUTCH GAP TONIGHT
Many Prominent Citizens to
Act on the Elks' Moon
liqht.

A meeting of the excursion committee
OF Richmond Lodge Of Elks was held yes
8terdny AFTERNOON at the Commercial
Hotel, and the following committees were
appointed to offlciate on the excursion to
Dutch Gap this evening. Tho commit
tees are requested to report at the boat
promptly at o'clock to get credentials.
The committees are:
Committee on Moon-Charles w. Spicer,
w. w. Morton
Flashlight Committec-zeph. Lamkln,
Joe thinner, Claiborne Epps.
Clear Water-Morgan r. Mills, Julian
Bossieux, John Mann.
Soda Water and Peanuts-Crenshaw.
Hobson and Mills.
Shady Spots-M. W. Lawrence. Henr,
Cramer. Ben Metzger. Charles Brown.
Henry Leach
Dance-Mayor Taylor, Governor Mon
tague, John Epps.
Singng-Charles Fl. Phillips. IT, W.
CUNNINGHAM, Tom Hicks, Harry Glenn
Gilbert Pollock, Luther CheatWood,
8Clouds-T, r. a. Burke. Jake Wells,
Sam Cohen, Tom I.eath, Mark Davis.
u Winds-Blly Mann, Lewis Glsselbrecht
L. O, Moore, Dave Cornell, Fairfa:j
| Christian, A. j, Jahnke. 6.6
Tides-Jake Crone. Juan Pizzini, John
Ratio, Connie johnson, Charles Hunger.
ford,
Light observation-disclosures Boudar,
Preston Belvin, Phil, Kelly.
Heavy Refreshments-,-A, g, Anthony
ST., James Hartley. William Ruoger. p
NJ, frye.
Conversation Claiborne Hpps, Archie
Burke, Tom Hicks, Harry Glenn.
Concert-Frank Harms. Moses Stein,
Gilbert Pollock.
Tickets Charles Lafew, Barny- Myers
Harry smith, Louis Wendenburg, Roger
Atkinson, Sam Cohen, Johr Epps,
Transportat lon-FrltS sltterding, G.. "
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-10
HON. j. C. VISOR MAY
RUN FOR CONGRESS

A private letter received In this city
from Hon. j. G. Wysor. one OF the most
prominent members Of the constitutional
Convention, and widely known throughout
the Southwest, conveyed the information
that Mr.. Wysor Is considering the matter
Of becoming candidate for the Demo-
cratic nomination for Congress In the
Ninth District next year. He has not
yet positively decided that he VIII 20 a
candidate, but may enter the race. Mr..
Wysor Is one OF the most effective speak
ers on the stump in the State, and took
high rank as a debater In the convention
II no decides to enter the congressional
race he will set fast pace for his con-
4 esta ntg tfs=sa- ll75 g54 fE55l7l t5 tt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-10
INVESTIGATION MAY
NOT co ON TONIGHT

1t is not certain that the municipal in
vestigation will be proceeded with TO-
night, as the committee adjourned to
meet subject to the call OF the chairman,
not earlier than September 10th.
So far Mr.. Minor has issued no call.
and 1t Is possible that the next meeting
will be held during the coming week.
Il Messrs. Minor. and Pollard have been
comforting as TO Witnesses but the list
has not yet been completed. Tho next
matter to be brought up Is that relating
to the methods OF securing street railway
franchises through the Council.
So far the investigation has cost the
city only about 500 OF the $1,000 appro-.
priated.