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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-25

Den. de way We went to dancin' wuz a
scan'lus. sinful shame!
But de music KEEP a-pla yin: an. OBJ co'se
we want to blame
Reels quadrilles. ''hoe-downs'' an
lances: an de ole-time pigeon wing.
waltzes: essence NV v!rginny:" "Ali.
hau's-'roun an evehthing.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-25

Auut T.ucindy Wilson wuz de bes' cook
In dc town.
Sh, bnkcd a Chris'mas dInnah. an she
axed us to come down.
pau wuI possum on de table. an u
scentcd up de a'h:
An de culluh population come n-fockln
pvawhah!
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-25
! v

Pahson Brown he grnccl the table. an
his blessn' run lax dis:
''Iaud prepah us foh desc comic ts.
An he hit down wild his fis'
On dat table tell de dishes ratified on
de pantry shelf
pitch right in Aunt Lucindy'
"evaALOly hep his ser"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-25
Aunt Lucindy's Christmas Party


When dc pahson an de deacon lef.' ye
tuck a social cup:
An Hick Henderson. de iiddlah. 'gun 10
chuna his fiddle up.
Den we "trippcd dc light fantastic
evahbody feelin' gay!
Nick Henderson he iiddled. an he called
on dis-a-wny:
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-25
~
VII.

"'Pompey Smash down In de co'nnh.
shake yo' foot wild Putty Sue!
Nhuts de mattah, Aunt Lucindy? Is
dey glue holdln' you?
Say. you little bow-laig dahky whut
ain't got on any ves,
Fling yo' co'nfelds high an lonesome ~!d
dat .nl in de blue drersf'
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-25
VIII.

Long bout midnight We eat supper-'do
We didn't need II ha'f:
An Nick Henderson tole stories dat 'ud
make de chooses laugh!
Den We played games an drunk cider
an de moses NV It, too.
Evah las one NV us dahkies felt as rich
any Jew.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-25

he sure OF the effect before wasting
your time in searching for the cause.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-25

Associated Pubhers Corporation Chicago H.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
Xf Sg1aS roe
 wronS Bird

The irascible gentleman had ordered a chicken But when he got 1t he wasn't satisfied. Some people never are.
 Waiter" he yelled, "bring charge of dynamite and hatchet and an ex- tra double steam power coke hammer! This chickens got to be carved, even if it is made of harveyized steel"
 The waiter was desolate.
 Every sorry, sir,' he said, 'but that always was a peculiar bird. It even objected to be killed, though we al- ways do everything with the greatest of kindness. But this bird, sir, actual ly flew away, and we had to shoot it, sir-yes. shoot it! It flew on to the top of house, and"-
 Say no more," said the irascible cus- toner. T see it all now. You shot at it and brought down the weathercock by mistake. John, my friend all is forgiven. Chicago Record Herald
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
PASSION AND THE HEALTH.
Some Emotions Tend to Pro1ong Life While Others Have the
 Opposite Effect.

"The passions effect on the health IS not sufficiently regarded said a physician, according to the Philadel- phia Record. ''The passion which is best for the health is avarice. It keeps one cool, encourages regular and industrious habits, leads to ab- stemiousness and makes against all excess. And hence the avaricious, the misers, live to great age. The misers of history were all noted for their longevity. Rage is very bad for one. This passion causes an irregu- lar, intermittent beating of the heart and the intermittency in time may become chronic. Hatred creates fever. If we hate we grow lean. This hot passion eats us like a flame. Fear is bad for the nerves, the heart and the brain, and, therefore, we should never permit ourselves to be afraid. But the strangest effects of all have been caused by the passion of grief. The medical books record cases where, coming suddenly, in a violent shock, it has caused a loss of blood from the lungs in one person, paralysis of the tongue in another and a failure of sight or temporary blindness in third"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
The Similarity.

Can any of you fellows tell me-" re- marked the puzzle editor, "why trouble is like the banana" ?"
 Probably" replied the society editor, "because the worst of it is frequently on the inside.'' "Or possibly" suggested the financial editor, because the riper it gets the more disagreeable it is.'
 You fellows make nae tired" sighed the puzzle editor.
 Well, perhaps you can enlighten us, :" causttcally rejoined the financial editor.
 Certainly; simply because it comes in punches" = Colorado Springs Ga Zette.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
HOW Id seaI Envelopea.

Many people indulge in the unhealthy habit of applying their tongues to moisten the gum on envelopes, etc. Although one is now getting used to seeing little vessels in the postoff1ce on which to wet postage stamps, they are not used as much as they ought to be in private households, and an article of this sort should be found on every writing table. An old glass saltcellar, or any small china vessel, even an egg cup, can be used if small piece of sponge freely saturated with water is slipped into the receptacle. When the sponge becomes impregnated with the gum, take it out and wash thoroughly with warm water and soap, then put 1t back again soaked with clean water.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
FELINE FRIEND OF CONNECTS.
Big Gray Cat Is the Pet of Prison efs In the Michigan City Ond.)
 Pemitentfary.

The pet of the prisoners at the In- liana state prison at Michigan City $ gray cat, said to be the largest animal of the kind in the state. 1t weighs 22 pounds, is nine years old md has been inside the big walls Ince it was kitten. All over the pig institution it is known as Tige, says a local report.
 Warden Reid, who values the an mai very highly, says that Tige has queer fondness for the prisoners, one of whom claims to be it's master md from whom it receives all kinds very few of the officers, allows no familiarities on the part of strangers or visitors, but in every case ex- poets the caress of the prisoner and gets it.
 In it's early days it was the cats custom to visit the cellhouse and to make friendly calls along the ranges, rubbing its fur at each grated door and singing it's little song as if it wished to purr out it's sympathy for the confined. But there came time when its place was usurped by an- other of it's kind and this resulted in the old haunts being abandoned. This was brought about by the cell aouse keeper bringing to his abode kitten and the dislike occasioned oy the newcomer has been unrelent- ng.. Tige may now be seen about she yard, coming and going without hindrance. Most. of the time it stays about the pumphouse, where it's mas- ter holds sway and where no other feline may intrude and get, away without fight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
A Nest For Easter Eggs.

A pretty nest to hold colored eggs is made from a small tray such as gro- tissue paper two and half inches wide, fold in the center and cut cross wise to make fringe. Leave half an inch at the top to hold the fringe. With little paste cover the tray with the fringe. Gently shape the tray to make the fringe look fluffy and give it the appearance of straw. Place lit tie white cotton in the nest and then put in eggs that will contrast effective Iy-blue, pink, crimson, scarlet and vio- let are pretty colors. Bits of cotton should peep up between the eggs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
A Perfect Dear.

Mildred-That English earl your sis ter married is dear little fellow, isn't he?
 Sadie-Dear? I should say so. Papa paid half a million for him.-Kansas City Journal.
 How to Cleanse SpOnges.
 When a sponge gets slimy and disa- greeable to the touch, it can be restored to it's original condition by the. appli- cation of raw potato. Cut potato in halves and rub the sponge with the portions; then wash it thoroughly with water, and the slimy feeling will have quite disappeared.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
Hou to Cnre Channed Hands.

If hands were dried more carefully, there would be less roughness of the skin. It is a good plan to keep an old silk handkerchief on hand and after using the towel to rub the hands light ly with the handkerchief. Glycerin di- 1uted with rosewater is the most satis- factory of all balms for the chapped hands. If the hands are badly chap ped, the glycerin should be well ap- piled before going to bed. An old pair of white kid gloves should be drawn on, and in the morning the painful roughness will have vanished.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

piled disks and stitched border bands The sleeves have two box plaits on the outer part, finishing with deep turn back cuff of the silk with scalloped edge.
 The second model is carried out in smart eolienne crape of pastel reseda color over soft taffeta. The skirt is circular, with a graduated circular dounce, above which, on skirt, are two bias folds attached by silk Mexican stitching. The skirt is pin tucked Iengthwise in graduated yoke effect, and the founce Is tucked at top in groups that graduate to points. The waist opens at back and has a trans parent yoke of bands of 4changeable reseda louisine attached by silk Mex ican stitching over ivory white chiffon, outlined by an insertion of coffee col ored cluny, also over chiffon. Below this the material is in pin tucks, grad uated to points at back and front. The sleeves are tucked and trimmed with cluny lace.-Vogue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
SANTIAGO, SPANISH STYLE.
The Great Sea Battle Faithfully De- scribed by a Historian of the
 Hidalgos.

An American who was touring Eu- rope last summer came across new version of the naval battle of Santiago when he reached Madrid. Itwas writ ten by a Spanish historian, who said:
 When our fleet steamed out, the enemy at once sought to run away, as a matter of course, but our ships dashed among them firing right and left.
 Some 20 of the Yankee vessels had been sent to the bottom, and the rest of the fleet were flying in terror from the awful missiles flung from our guns, when Providence willed it that every Spanish officer and man should be overcome with exhaustion.
 ''In this awful emergency there was nothing left for our brave admiral but to signal to each of his ships to run ashore. They accordingly sought the beach, and being very sleepy and dis couraged our gallant men waded ashore and concluded to stay there.
 Spanish honor was saved again, and the queen regent ordered the bells rung in every town in Spain for three successive days. It is rumored that three of Senor Sampson's ships got away, but this cannot be verified"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
A Fair Inference.

The woman was only about five feet tall, but very large in every other way. In fact, she had to hunt up sofa in order to sit down with comfort.
 The thoughtful man was observing her critically.
 "WellY' suggested his companion in- quiriHgly.
 I was thinking" returned the thoughtful man, that if her mind con- forms to her figure she must be very broad minded woman. Chicago Post
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
l "Well?' suggested his companion in
Base sIander.

They chit chatted over the tea table, those girls. One was from Pittsburg and the other from New York The game was to get acquainted.
 Don't you Pittsburg girls just love repartee?" asked the one from New York.
 "Yes, it is good" returned the one from the city of wealth; .'but, don't you know, prefer oolong g."-New York Tribune,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
Her swain was BashfuI.

A simple country girl was witness in theft case in suburban town, and 'intimated that her sweetheart knew something of the affair. On being asked where he was she declared he was outside. "Then we had better cali him into court" suggested the prosecuting attorney. "Oh, goodness, no!'' exclaimed the girl. T can hardly get him to court me when we're alone, and Pm sure he won't court me here before voY III ''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
Hadn't the Heart.

ssOh. dearest, will you see me''- Interrupting him she said. "I haven't the heart to do it!"
 Quite erect she held her head ssI haven't the heart to do it,
 She repeated with blush. s.Id seen you had pulled the heart; The heart needed for a flush"
 --F. ?. Pitzer in New York Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
NnnArsfn0d.

Linzee-There's nothing like better than hard work
 Morris There's nothing you like bet ter when somebody else is doing 1t.
 Linzee-That's understood. I hope you didn't think was such fool as to like to do hard work myself, or any other kind, for that matter!- Boston Evening Transcript.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
How to string Bead Chains.

Bead chains are so popular these days that a bright suggestion for keep ing them will be welcomed by many. String them on the finest fiddle strings instead of silk thread and they will stand an unusual amount of wear and tear before breaking.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
How to Keep r1atiron. smooth,

To prevent irons from sticking rub them with piece of beeswaX tied up in bag of cheesecloth. This will make them both smooth and clean Salt spread on pepper and the iron rubbed over vigorously is also very good ue~s of cleaning them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
How fn Do Tf.

T would like to find out how many idle men there are in town.'' "Well, just start some laborers to dig ging a sewer"
 "But they won't be idle''
 SsNo, but every idle man in town will stand around and watch them" Phil adelphia Record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
How to Make Good Skin Food.

Lanolin, two ounces; almond oil, six ounces; white wax, three-quarters of an ounce; spermaceti. one and one-half ounces; glycerin or liquid abilene, one half ounce; tincture of benzcin, thirty drops Melt white wax and almond oil and spermaceti. Take off of fire and add lanolin. benzoin and glycerin, stir ring and beating all the time. Pour in 1arS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
A NEW BLOUSE.

any of the light tints, with embroidery on the turned down collar and deep cuffs, it is sure to please. A new fad an such waists is the decorative use of pink coral turquoise, rhinestone or pearl buttons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
Spoke From Experience.

Teacher-Give me definition of "op. erable'' and use the adjective in a sen- tence to illustrate.
 Claude-"Operable," capable of being worked. Example, My father is oper- able. .'-Philadelphia Ledger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
So Candid!

Playwright-My new play was brought out last night. At the close of the first act there were loud and persistent calls for the author
 Simpleton-You don't say! To think they could be so vindictive as that!- Boston Evening Transcript.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
Hevv to Make Coreaa GriddiecaIxes.

Cold cooked cereals make delicious griddIecakes. Allow one egg to a cup full of the cereal and milk, -four and baking powder to make batter of usu- Rl consistency for griddlecakes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
Everybody Can't Do Everything

We can't paint picture. or carve ! statue. or make coat, but we can wash clothes to perfection. We can do t because we do nothing else-have done nothing else for a good while-b .- cause we have studied it. and thought about 1t, and worked hard as any painter ever did. It requires as much hard work. and practice, and talent. to make a good laundry as to make a good picture. Every body can't paint plc- fure-everybody can't wash clothes per- fectly. We want you to give us fair triaI, and allow us to prove our word.
 Davis Steam Laundry
 r CANAL STREET
 Branch office. e Grand street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
SIMPLE SPRING MODELS.
Emshaonable Materials of the Season
 Exploited In Chic Styles.

The upper figure shows a tailor made costume of black and white pin check melange sicilienne over pearl gray taf
 feta. The skirt is circular with a cir cular hounce headed by pearl gray taf
 feta in design, with outlining bands of black taffeta heavily stitched. Black fAffeta disks of varied sizes are applied with black and white silk top stitching. The Eton coat has single piece back and is double breasted. The French blouse fronts fasten with heavy cut steel buttons. Straps, belt and col lar are of the pearl gray silk with ap-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
GRIeve, BlssET < HOLLAND.
A Smart and serviceable waist.

Fine voiles, delaines and thinnest faced cloths are being used for demi- season waists, and for these the cut presents a most attractive design. In
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-16
Mrs. j. G. Mudd. nee Bessie
Hardesty. has written for one
of those blessed maps. 1t was
sent her by return mail.

John Clawson has shaved off
his curled mustache and last
eve when he went to see his girl
and they we're sitting in the
hammock. the first thing heard
from her was: He, he, he, he,
Johnny, don't you know that a
kiss without a mustache is like
an egg without salt? He, he,
quit teasing me-"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-16
DO YOU KNOW

That it has been II months since sold ONT
my drug business.
That am surprised that so manv have fail
ed to call and settle I'D their account with
me.
mat have repeatedly, earnestly and DO
htely asked you to do so, and that manv
nave entirely ignored my appeals.
Ihat you owe me for goods which I trusted
you tor' with your promise to pay for them.
That trusted you with the goods and am
still trusting to your honesty.
That am beginning to fear misplaced con.
tidence in many cases.
That some people must have very unappre-
ciative hearts for tavors conferred.
Tbat need the money due me to meet nv
obligations and am going to pursue course
to collect it,
That find volunteer calls for settlement
very slow and unsatisfactory way of squar-
ing up accounts
That if an account is just and correct it is
never too old to pay with honest people.
That if the account I have against YOU is
not correct don't want il; if it is correct I
want it because need it.
That if you come at once and settle with me
it will save some expense that necessarily,
belongs to paid collector.
That I am only asking for that which is due
me and which ought to have had long ago.
That l must have early attention to these
facts for my patience is growing transparent
Respectfully,
B. Q. WOOD.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-16

Gus Jackson's boys don't
think him a good COW by.
Sunday morning he started the
cows to the pasture and forgot
to drive them there, so they had
Sunday outing just like white
folks.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-16

AS Mrs. Mark Hawkins was
going home from the city Sat.
urday morning, her horse STUN
bled on the Katy crossing at
east line of city. fell and broke
one shaft of her buggy. 1t was
fortunate not to be worse.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-16

At the regular meeting of the
Married Mems League last
Tuesday evening, twelve can
didates were elected to men,
bership and ten were present
for initiation. Immediately upon
adjournment ice cream was
served to all present at the res.
taurant Of M. B. Garner.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-16

Miss Bush Hagan, of Kansas
City, has been spending the
week with the home folks south
of the city. Her friends always
give her a cordial welcome.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-16

Frank Upton, of the Slouts'
vile Bann er, was in the city
Tuesday afternoon with friends.
For wonder, when seen on the
street, there was not a piece oil
crjnoline in sight.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-16

Clough & Co. are now strictly
in it as threshers. They have
received a fancy Avery engine
to run their Avery separat tor
with.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-16

e. J. Alexander, of Brook.
field, is taking his two weeks
vacation and spending it in this
city and vicinity with relatives
and friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-16

Bave your clothes laundried
at the Weem's Laundry and
feel comfortable. Frank p.
Christian, the barber, is the
, agent here.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-16
Home talent will produce
Esmeralda tonight,

Miss Cecilia Strong of Water
ford, P, arrived Tuesday to be
with her sister. Mrs. Katharine
Lear, who has been quite i'll for
several weeks.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-16

While working on the resi-
dence of D. r. Davenport Mon
day morning. Richard Brenna
man was stricken with paraly.
sis. The entire left side being
effected.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-16

Hayd en- & Hays are sporting
a fancy bran new transfer wag
on. 1t was built by Pierceall
& Drescher.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-16

DR.. W. P. Abel, Osteopatb,
will be in Monroe City on Mon
days. Wednesdays and Satur.
days. Consultation and exami.
nation free.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-16

Dan S. Sharp is preparing to
to put on airs. How will they
hit Dan? He is raising his resi-.
dence one story, putting in bath
room, etc. That is lots of water
for a Methodist.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-16

Our old friend Harry Weis,
one of Uncle Sans boys, has
left San Francisco for the Phil.
ippines, where be expects to
remain two years.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-16

Hon. W. D Leeper, the bril-
liant young lawyer of Chilli.
cothe, is preparing to remove
to Houston, Texas, to continue
the practice of law. Mr.. Leeper
has many warm friends in Mis-.
sonri who regret to have him
leave Missouri, because his 60
ing will make Missouri poorer,
but Texas will have gained a
good citizen. Success to him.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-16

Miss Cora V. CarricO, the
accomplished school marin. will
teach at the Heavenridge school
this fall and winter.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-16

Mrs. Stella L. Sullivan. of
st. Louis, has arrived in the
city for a visit with her parents,
wv. J. Mcleod and many friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-16

j. A. Jones, D. D., of the
William Woods College, Full
ton, was in the city Saturday
in the interest of his school.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-16

Mrs. Be MIA min Whitecotton,
Of the Gem City. has been the
guest of relatives in the Queen
of the Prairies.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-16

Misses Edith Snyder and
Miriam Harris arrived in the
city Tuesday to visit Miss
Snyder's relatives, Judge W. B.
Stevens and family.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-16

Uncle Billy Foreman and S.
G. Demaree visited the /, o. o.
+. lodge at Hunnewell Satur.
day night.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-16

A, Grimm has been selected
as oneIof the Monroe County
petit jurors but as Mr.. Grimm
is a citizen of Rails County, we
do not see how he can serve.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-16

Miss lola Harwood, of Rens.
selaer, was the guest of her
sister, Mrs. w. T. Rutledge.
Saturday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-16

Albert Montgomery, formerly
one of Monroe's jolly boys, came
in from Parsons, Kan, Sunday
to visit the home folks and
friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-16

Miss Carrie Dunn. of Shelby.
willie, has had a delightful visit
with her cousin, Miss Carolyn
Rogers.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-16

When you want any work
done 10 the windmill or pump
line, see II. S. Saunders.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-16

N. G. Gibbons, of Hannibal,
spent a portion of Sunday in
this city with friends. 1t is
nice arriving distance from Hun.
newell.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-16
Fun For YOu.

Races and Big Dinner for you
at tie Fair grounds July Both.
15c admission.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-16

La wrence w st, of Quincy,
spent Sunday in the city with
friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-16

Miss Sadie Withers of Withers
Mill, has been the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Thorton Maddox.