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The Laclede blade., 1903-08-01
ESCAPES FROM THE CONSTABLE.
Jess Edwards Breaks Away From the Officer
Rather Than Serve a Jail Sentence.

Jess Edwards, who was arrested
last week on the charge of stealing a
hog from the railroad company, was
tried Friday afternoon and on convic-
tion was sentenced to thirty days in
jail. Constable Wood left at once for
Linneus with the prisoner. Just as
they drove into Linneus Edwards leap
ed from the buggy and made for the
timber southeast of town and succeed
ed in getting away. He is reported to
have been in town that night and left
on the 1 o'clock train for Aurora, ILL.,,
announcing that he never would re-
turn to Laclede.
Elmer Edwards, an older brother,
knocked Ute Winnegar down after
having some words with him Friday
night and to escape arrest the next
morning jumped the town that night.
He and Jess are said to have left to-
gether'
The Laclede blade., 1903-08-01
LIVE STOCK MARKET.
Thursdays Review Furnished by Rice Bros.
Commission Co., Kansas City.

Compared with week ago, no radi.
cal change could be noted in the beef
cattle trade.
Moderate receipts of corn fed cat
tie have met with very decent de-
mand; while the top price was only
1925, we make note of the fact that
no prime cattle were on sale. We sold
punches of fair to good beeves at $4.65
to $500. A remarkably large per
cent of this weeks rnn has been thin
stuff of various grades.
We have to report sharp decline
in stocker prices; at this writing there
are several thousand fair to good steers
in the hands of yard traders who are
begging for buyers. Parties who want
cattle can find real bargains on the
present market. The situation is clear
ly stated by saying that 1926 to 1915
covers the bulk of sales. Calves are
more scarce and an active demand ab-
serbs the demand each day. Good
kinds are now selling at $3.50 to $4.25.
Hog receipts today estimated 1000;
the market ruled active and strong to
10 cents higher, generally 5 higher.
We quote heavy hogs as selling from
$5.10 to $500; medium weight at $40
to $3.50; light hogs $5.25 to s5.35;
pigs $685. to $5.45. The outlok favor
ah1e
The Laclede blade., 1903-08-01
CONDENSED COUNTY NEWS.

The Nebraska Indians will play ball
at Bucklin next Friday.
The August term of probate court
convenes on Monday, the 10th and
will last all week.
The labor unions Of Brookfeld are
preparing to observe Labor Day next
Friday, Angus z.
In three cornered race last week
Wesley Ellis was elected mayor at
Marceline to succeed Walter Cash,
resigned.
Among the speakers to be at Buck
lin during the reunion August 13 to
Is are Major Warner and Col. Waters,
of Kansas City, and Col. Blees, Of
Macon.
Mrs. Geo. w. Westgate, who had
for some months been in failing health,
returned from a sanatarium in Illinois
to her home in Linneus last Saturday
and died Monday. She was 81 years
of age and leaves husband, five
daughters and one son.
The Laclede blade., 1903-08-01
wOODMEN LOG ROLLING.
The Annual County Picnic at Laelsde August
rs. Willhs Big Gathering.

The annual log rolling and picnic Of
the Linn County Log Rolling Associ-
alton Modern Woodmen Of America
to be held in Laclede on Wednesday,
August 26, promises to be one of the
biggest and best meeting in the history
of the association. The various COM
mittees representing the association as
we'll as the committees from the local
camp are now busy making the ar
rangements.
The committee on speakers of which
Judge r. M. Tunnel is chairman have
secured as one of the speakers Hon.
E. A. Enright, of Kansas City, Kan
sas. Mr.. Enrig ght is member of the
law committee of the Modern Wood
men and of the beneficiary committee
of the Royal Neighbors, and is an able
speaker. The committee have invited
several other prominent Woodmen and
no doubt some of them will be present.
Through Station Agent Pratt rate
of one and third fare has been secur.
ed for that day between Bucklin and
Chillicothe on the Hannibal and be-
tween Milan and Hale on the K. G.
An effort is also being made to have
special train from Browning to bring
the people down in the morning and
return in the evening.
The committe on premiums met at
Brookfeld yesterday and on behalf of
the association offered the following
premiums:
Best drilled team of forresters 500;
Second best $40. Contest confined to
Linn county teams. Ifonly one entry
then only $15 will be paid.
Band contest-$50: money divided
as follows: LIST, $25; End, $15; 3rd,
$40.
The committee also made an appro-
priation for free ball game.
The Laclede blade., 1903-08-01
Summer Excursions.


The Burlington Route has made
very low rates for the following dates
and places:
Denver, Colorado Springs, Glen
wood Springs, Salt Lake City; Cheap
round trip excursions, one fare plus
so cents, July II to September 20 in
elusive.
St. Paul, Minneapolis and Mime
sofa resorts: From June % to Sep
tember 80 inclusive. Generally speak
ing one fare plus $500, limit for re-
turn October 81.
Black Hills. S. D., Hot Spring,
Lead City, Deadwork, etc. One fare
plus 80 cents all summer.
Yellowstone National Park: Very
low round trip rates, every day to
September II inclusive.
Baltimore Md. Septemer II, 1S
and 10. One first class fare plus $2.-
90 for the round trip.
Round Trip Homeseekers excur-
sions to points in West and Northwest.
First and third Tuesdays Of every
month to September inclusive. One
half the standard one way rate plus
$500, except to Denver, Colorado
Springs and Pueblo rate is $4.O0
higher than one-half the standard one
way rate:
F. F. PRATT, Agent, Laclede.
The Laclede blade., 1903-08-01
Seriously Hurt.

Yesterday morning Mrs. Everett
Kennedy was seriously hurt while
driving a horse hitched to fork used
in elevating hay into the barn. One
of the tugs broke>and the end of the
flew back striking her in
the stomach. DR.. E. d. Standby was
called and it was nearly three hours
before she obtained relief. She vomit-
ed some blood and may have received
internal injuries.-News.
The Laclede blade., 1903-08-01
Open Letter to the People Of LacIede.


To most of you the establis hment Of
our little church and the building ot
our house of worship has been noted
with no little interest, which interest
at first however may have been large
ly to see how long failure would be in
coming our way. To some it was "fol'
ly to attempt the impossible" Many
obstacles were placed before us but
when God and good solid pluck are be-
hind to push obstacles vanish from
before.
Tho the pull was hard, yet
We held our pluck
And tho We grew discouraged.
We just-stuck,
Starting with nothing we had all to
gain. The effort has been strenuous;
the hour before dawn the darkest Of
all-has been a long one; but light be-
gins to appear. Among the "Little
handful Of Baptist are some Of true
grit who work with unrelenting energy.
The impossible" is about to be accom-
plished.
What part have you had in our
struggle Could you afford to lose
the church with what it stands for in
the way Of righteous living, from your
midst for what you have given to-
wards it's establishment ? 1t seems a
profitable investment of a few dollars
when the eternal souls of men and
women and the lifting of our standard
of morality are at issue, together with
the enhancement of the value Of our
property which comes with the estab-
lishment of good churches and schools.
Some have contributed we'll, others
might have done better, and others
are not upon our list Of contributors
at all. This may be the fault of the
local committee on fund. If so we beg
your pardon-you shall yet have an
opportunity to help us and trust you
shall do so. To those who have help
ed us and shall yet do so we offer our
sincere gratitude.
The extra work laid upon me by
way of correspondence, committee
work and soliciting funds has prevent
ed me from even the barest acquaint-
ance with some of you. 1 desire to
know you better and be of service to
you in any way I may, to add to your
happiness or share your burdens espec-
tally to give "The Gospel of the Son
Of God which is His power unto sal
! ,ion."
We hope to hold our first service in
the new house on August 9th. We
cordially and earnestly invite your at
tendance then and upon the services
of the church from time to time.
We expect to dedidate September
18th, program and further particulars
will be announced later.
Fraternally Yours.
G. G.. HATCHER, Pastor.
The Laclede blade., 1903-08-01
A MOST LIBERAL OFFER.

All our farmer readers should take
advantage Of the unprecedented club
bing offer we this year make, which
Includes with this paper, The Live
Stock Indicator, its Special Farmers
Institute Editions and the Poultry
Farmer. These three publications
are the best of their class and should
be in every farm home. To them we
add, for local, county and general
news, The BLADE, and make the
price of the four one year only $1.25.
Never before was so much superior
reading matter offered for so small an
amount of money. The three papers
named, which we club with The
BLADE, ara well known throughout
the West, and commend themselves
to the readers favorable attention
upon mere mention. The Live Stock
Indicator is the great agricultural
and live stock paper of the West.
The Poultry Farmer is the most prac-
tical poultry paper for the farmer,
while The Special Farmers Institute
Editions are the most practical publi-
cations for the promotion OF good
farming ever published. Take ad-
vantage of this great offer, as it will
hold good for short time only. Sam
Piles of these papers may be examin-
ed by calling at this Office.
The Laclede blade., 1903-08-01
Cured Paralysis,

w. s. Bailey, P. o. True, Texas,
writes: "My wife had been suffering
five years with paralysis in her arm
when I was persuaded to use Ballard's
Snow Liniment, which cured her all
right. I have also used it for old
sores, frost bites and skin eruptions.
1t does the work. 25c, SOC and 81 90
bottles at w. R. Barton's.
The Laclede blade., 1903-08-01
The Death Penalty.

A little thing sometimes results in
death. Thus mere cut, Insignificant
cuts or puny boils have paid the death
penalty. 1t is wise to have Bucklen's
Arnica Salve ever handy. It's the
best salve on earth and will prevent
f.tility, when burns, sores, ulcers and
Piles threaten. Only 25c at j. III.
Browns.
The Laclede blade., 1903-08-01
Watch For n Chill.

However slight at this time of year
and in this climate tits the forerunner
of Maliria. A disposition to yawn and
an all tired out telling even comes be-
fore a chill. Herbine, by its prompt,
stimulative action on the liver, drives
the maliria germs out of the system,
puriies the blood, tones!up the system
and restores health. Soc at w. r.
Barton's.
The Laclede blade., 1903-08-01

1 earnestly desire to meet every
Baptist from these parts without ex-
ception at the Baptist church house
Saturday August Sth, at 8 o'clock p.
m. in business session. Fraternally,
pAsTop
The Laclede blade., 1903-08-01
Woodmen Attention,

Quite number of Woodmen have
not paid their July assessment. l
must have it by the 9th of August.
Failure to pay before that date will
be cause for suspension. A. J. BAUM.
Clerk.
The Laclede blade., 1903-08-01
Music,

Do you want to learn to play the
violin or mandolin? / teach both!
VIII be ia Laclede every Thursday.
Terms reasonable. Inquire at BLADE
Office. PRoF. c. II. MKYERHoFF. 5
The Laclede blade., 1903-08-01
MISSOURI SATURDAY, AUGUST ], 1908.
G. E. Bruins, of Hannibal, travel

luS cuSiHocr tor tno DdTlIuStou, wa
in the city yesterday.
G. E. Hilton and family, Mr.. ant
Mrs. Geo. G. Smith and E. B. Alle1
spent apleasant outing this week a
Rocky Ford Club house on Crane
River.
Mrs. Mccormick and two children
of Chillicothe, and Miss Caro- Barrett
Of De Witt, were the guests of Mrs. P
M. Thompson and family part Of
this week.
A young painter of the regulation
weight and lung power arrived at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Welsh
Thursday. All parties concerned are
doing we'll.
Mrs. Weaver, who has been here
visiting her sons, Oscar aud Taylor,
and Mrs. Vanzant, mother of Mrs.
Oscar Weaver, returned to their homes
in Illinois last Sunday
Its pretty hot these days but cord
wood is finding a ready sale at $3.50
per cord. Our citizens are going to
heed the lesson Of last year and get
their supply of fuel in early this fall.
Recorder John L. Bowyer and wife,
the Misses Emma and Minnie Bowyer,
Of Linneus, and Mr.. VIM. Symons, of
Brookfeld, all spent Thursday eve
ming with Miss Pratt in south Laclede.
There is a mammoth yield of hay
IN Linn county this year and the crop
has all been secured in excellent con-
dition. There will be a big surplus
and its of very fine quality.
B. S. Cross shipped a car of fat cat
tie to Chicago last Tuesday night. He
shipped his hogs last week. Mr.. Cross
is one of the best feeders in the county
and his stuff always brings a good
price.
The coal users of Laclede don't pro-
pose to pay any more tribute to the
coal miners union than possible and
are having their bins filled before the
usual fall advance is made. Coal is
now being delivered here at 13 cents
per bushel. THE BLADE put in 100
bushels this week.
H. w. Welch writes from Pamona,
Cali, enclosing money order for
Tie BLADE another year and says he
and Mrs. Welch and Mr.. and Mrs. j.
A. Dyche are well and doing a nice
business. They are former citizens Of
Laclede and their many friends here
are glad to hear from them.
H. F. Englehart is building a 16x
30, story and a half front to his resi-
dence mile southeast of town. Mr..
has his farm nicely improv-
ed and when this addition is completed
it will be an elegant home. Carpen-
ters Hendrickson, Fletcher and Clough
are doing the work.
A quart Of exceedingly fine black
berries was received at this Office
morning with compliments
of H. F. Englehart. While the dry
weather is cutting the berry crop short
these were very large and juicy. Up|
TO Thursday Mr.. Englehart had pick
I'd over 100 quarts from his patch.
Miss Lula M. Felt, who has been
5eaching in the Conservatory Of Music
At Quincy for number of years has
severed her connection with that in
and with Miss Turner, vo-
,alist, will open the Felt-Turner Studio
If Music at Quincy on September 7. |
Miss Felt is finished musician and
1er splendid work at the Conservatory
If Music has made for her a reputa-
ion that gives the Felt.Turner studio
| high standing and insures it success
rom the start.
Coming Linn County Events.
Meadville fair Sept. II.
Brookfeld fair Sept. 1, 2, 8, and 4.
The Laclede blade., 1903-08-01
Coming Linn County Events.

Meadville fair Sept. II.
Brookfeld fair Sept. 1, 2, 8, and 4.
Old settlers reunion at Linneus
Sept. ~.
Modern Woodmen log rolling, La
clede, Aug. 26.
Joseph W. Folk to speak in park at
Brookfeld, Sept. 8.
Old soldiers reunion at Bucklin
August 13, IA, and 15.
A five days reunion and picnic at
Meadville, beginning August II.
The Laclede blade., 1903-08-01

Ifyou want farm loan at lowest
rate and best terms see, or write ]. s.
Rseer, Brownlee Bank, Brookfeld.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-11-21
HOLIDAY COAL FUND.
Need of Assistance for This Worthy
 E. Cause. 45. %

Need of Assistance for This Worthy
 s. Cause. $- The holiday coal fund of the Organ ized Charities association is at a low ebb and contributions are asked for at this time, that the annual custom of sending fuel supplies to the deserving and needy poor people of our city may be continued. t*
 The giving of dinners, formerly Thanksgiving remembrance through the association, was discontinued some years ago, it having been disclosed that notwithstanding much care, a certain amount of duplication could not be avoided. In one instance observed five dinners were received by one family.
 The cost of half a ton of coal is not greatly in excess of the price of a good dinner, and it's effect in many families is to provide warmth for not less than full month, while the dinner gives pleasure for the day only.
 | Coal is still an expensive luxury. The conditions which prevailed last year have not wholly disappeared, at least the price is still high. and where the poor have to buy coal by the bushel, the rate is almost prohibitive. .
 To reach such people with Thanks giving remembrance and to provide fol the emergency relief calls upon the as, sociation, which the approach of colo weather is developing, the association hopes for generous contributions from those who have formerly aided, ant from all others who desire to assist their less fortunate neighbors.
 Funds may be handed into the office or may be mailed to the agent, S. o Preston, 200 Orange street, and will bt Ipromptly acknowledged. , I. X
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-11-21
Brief Mention

Mrs. Harriet Palmer, assistant libra rian at the Blackstone Memorial libra ry, has returned to her post after two weeks vacation.
 The Rev. K. K. Broberg. a. former pastor of Thabor Swedish Lutheran church Branford, who has been recalled to the parish, will arrive with his fam fly next week.
 Superintendent Beede Of the public schools said yesterday that the general health of the pupils is better now than it was a year ago, and that the attend ance is larger. +.
 Mayor Studley stated yesterday that he made no further move in the light ing contract matter. He says he will probably hand in to the aldermen next Monday night formal veto.
 State Auditor Lester w. Phelps of Rockville, who has but recently been ap- pointed to office, and State Auditor, J. P Bree of this city, has begun the work ot auditing the accounts of the last fiscal year. About 55 per cent. of the stock of the Consolidated Lake Superior Co. has been turned in on the reorganization plan. and that 10 or 15 per cent. more will come in. It is also claimed that the success of the plan seems secured
 Director Coe has had three fine twen. ty-fve year old elm trees planted or the green to replace fine old specimens which it became necessary to cut down They are at the corner of Church ant Elm, Temple and Elm and Chapel ant Temple streets. 'r > Mrs. William Hamersley of Hartford will give a corning-out tea for hel daughter, Miss Jane de Peyster Ham ersley, on Tuesday, December 1, from to ' o'clock at s46 Asylum street. Int reception days will be Saturdays, De cember F and 1a.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-11-21

Orders were issued yesterday by the officials of the New York, New Haven and Hartford road for the transfer of the steamer Chester W. Chapin from the New Haven line of steamers to the Norwich line; both lines are controlled by the New Haven road. sf-
 At the regular meeting of local 2s2 Meat Cutters and Butchers Workmen, Thursday night five members were ini- tiated. It was voted to pay sick ben eft of $4 to every member in good standing. committee of five was ap- pointed to make an addition to the by laws of the union in order to govern the sick benefit plan. .......... .' ..@ | Under the auspices of the Woman's Twentieth Century club of New Haven an interesting lecture on "The Fran chise,'' was given by Miss M. Lyons of Brooklyn, N. r., in the '. M. c. A. hall, corner of Goffe and Sperry streets. Miss Lyons came well endorsed and is well prepared to speak on this subject.
 The members of Momauguin lodge, A. Q. U. w., one of the largest and most influential in New England, are wonder l ing what they shall do in paying the assessment now pending. They have voted to petition the Massachusetts grand lodge to take them under its wing, but if they should make paymen
 to the Massachusetts lodge of the pres
 ent assessment, they might not be taker
 in in time to prevent their suspension
 by the Connecticut grand lodge for non
 payment of assessment and they would be for time without any insurance il
 force. >%,E4
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-11-21
EXCELSIOR CHAPTER.

The regular meeting of Excelsior chapter, No. SS. o. E. S., was held in Masonic hall last night. There was a very large attendance of the members as well as large delegations from other chapters. The chapter benefited to the extent of a good many dollars from the fish pond, while beautiful painted sofa pillow presented by Brother Russell and which was rallied for the benefit of the Masonic home netted the handsome sum of over $20. On the evening of December the ladies will give a sup per from to 8 p. m., to be followed by fine musical and literary entertain ment. Na
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-11-21
BASKETBALL TONIGHT.

| E EE Hartford Aggregation will be the Att traction.
 The Hartford basketball team will be the attraction tonight at old Union armory, corner Chapel and Union strets. The team has lately been strengthened and a fast game is expected. Before the opening of the regular game an anna teur game will be on with teams from the Blues and the Light Guards. These teams are strong for amateurs and about evenly matched, and it should be a close fght. & Hereafter the price OF reserved seats will he 25 cents. the ladies getting a reserved seat for the regular price oi admission. The price of admission foi boys will hereafter be 15 cents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-11-21
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-11-21
HOME CITY QUARTETTE.

Will Appear in Foy Auditorium This
 Evening at Popular Entertainment.
 The Home City quartette of Spring field will be the attraction this evening in Foy auditorium at the regular Sat urday evening popular entertainment. The Suartette besides being made up of fine singers has in c. B. Richardson, second tenor, a very able reader. Their entertainments are always first class and an enjoyable evening is anticipat- ed. The general public is cordially well come. A small admission fee is charg- ed. The entertainment begins at 7:45.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-11-21
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSO.
 fST ATTOM

The usual Sunday afternoon meeting for men will be held in Foy auditorium at 3:45. Rev. R. E. Smith will speak, subject Christian Knighthood." l" There will be special music by the Home City Male quartette. The Home City, has been the leading male quartette of Springfield snce the year 1897, when it was organized. Their varied repertoire
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-11-21

soc Autographed pillow tops, an assortment of Is diff erent designs. all new, l9c.
 Made up pillow slips. a large assortment of designs, including tapestry, velour. Oriental stripe and college eff fects, any in the lot. at 39c.
 One yard square, tinted table cover. conventional de- signs. to be outlined; worth $l each; Saturday only, 25c.
 New Yale pillow top and back, on cream or white background and Yale blue back, soc each.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-11-21
ALLEGED THEFT OF s7o,

Robert Mclaughlin of 61 Hallock avenue was arrested last night and charged with the theft of s70 belonging to Mary Wrinn. F. \ It is alleged that the theft occurred while they were in hotel together in this city about three weeks ago.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-11-21

The engagement is off He was call. ing, and she pleasantly said: q sang into photograph to-day" Indeed" he replied, innocently; 1T suppose you broke the record. .''-Yonkers Statesman.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-11-21

embraces the most beautiful sacred se- lections and their work is receiving uri- bounded praise wherever they appear in concert programmes. All men are cordially invited.