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The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1903-12-18

Fine line of candies, nuts and
tropical fruits at Milton Jones.
For sale. three thoroughbred Po-
land China gifts. X. $. PAUL.
Mrs. Lou Jennings and daughter,
Miss Stonic, visited relatives at
Bellflowcr Monday.
Mrs. j. q. Robinson In recover
ing from "A severe attack OF pncu-
monia.
Mrs. Martha Ilupc Nichaus died
at her home In Truxton last Thurs
day. Obituary will appear next
week.
John w. Sturgeon, who II now
at Toronto, Kans., has recovered
from very severe carbunclc ON
his left limb.
NOTICE. - All parties knowing
themselves indebted to the late
iirm of Hays & Rodgers on store
account, are hereby notified to call
andsettlo the same with j. X. Rod
gers at the old stand before Jan.
I, 1904.
Cash paid for all country prod
ucc, ut Martins Grocery
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1903-12-18
Prospective Democrat Candidates

Among those who are being
mentioned as candidates for DEM
ocratic nomination next year, says
tae Bellilowcr Telegram. are:
Represcntative-D. a. Dowdall,
l.. d. Mudd and j. l.. McQuic.
Collector--Frcd. Blattncr, G. w.
White, =. G.. Kent and G.. T.. Shell
ton, the present deputy
Assessor John n. Worland, to
succeed himself.
Treasurer VIM. Dyson.
Sheriff.. 4. Hunt, q. NJ. Dew,
Robt. Il. See, Forest Britt, the pres.
ent deputy.
Attorney--E. =. Roscnbcrgcr, w.
B. NJ. Cook and John Collum.
There will probably he more az
the time draws near. This In sim
ply starter.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1903-12-18

Judge Waller OF the Fulton cir
cult court, disqualified him-
self "Wednesday for the Ed. Butler
trial. aud appointed Judxo War
wick ilough of the NJ. Louis cir
cult court to bc tho trial Judge
The trial comes up February I.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1903-12-18

On Wednesday the q. s. Senate
passed the Cuban treaty bill by II
decisive vote OF 81 to ~. That
settles the present Cuban troubles.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1903-12-18

While in town buying your
Xmas presents, don't forget to
have your jug filled at IIibbcrt's
with Brookhill whiskey. 81 per
quart, 50 per gallon.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1903-12-18

Hurry Hawes, the st. Louisbo
lice board commissioner who has
been opposing Jos. w. Folk lately
has resigned that onlce, and may
be another democratic candidate
for governor.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1903-12-18

For Salc--Fivc colts, draft stock.
Enquire of J. Il. Logan, railroad
contractor, Bcllilowcr, Mo.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1903-12-18

TEACHERS AND CHURCHES.
Special prices are now made on
church and school treats, at
Martins Grocery.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1903-12-18
Local Briefs.


her home with pneumonia.
G. E. Brooksheir Of Loutre was
IN town "Wednesday on busincss.
FoR RENT. q 100 acre farm. An
ply to Y. d. GENTRY.
J. w. Simcoe, one OF the old
pioneers Of Galloway, died last
week, age 81 years.
Nov is time and Montgomery Is
the place to purchase your sum-
mers' supply OF rabbits.
Some people never do anything
but grow old, and II takes them q
long time to do even that much.
To Printers.-This of,ice has for
sale, or trade for good wood type,
several good news cases, and a
quan'i.y Oh news 'eads'
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IN tsc Eanlconcr huiidino cor ad
and Sturgcon-streets. Sti
The ladies OF the Presbyterian
church at Fulton petitioned the
pastor to resign. He did so. No
questions were asked, no charges
preferred.
IL n. thompson mas oeen reap
Poihtcd y. o. commissioner IN 'ne
eastern district OF missouri LOT
montgomery oi'y' Inc term Is
ior iour years.
Make the old folks present OF
a quart OF "Billic Lees" Old Crow,
the only genuine Old Crow made.
HILBERT Is sole agent.
Lena Shriner OF High Hill died
recently Mt the family home of
typhoid fever, after an illness of
some time. She was buried beside
her sister In Mt. Pleasant cemetry.
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The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1903-12-18

TEACHERS AND CHURCHES.
Special prices are now made on
church and school treats, at
Martins Grocery
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1903-12-18

Orphcus and Eurydicc.
(a) Antigonc and Ismenc.
tbD The Vcstal Tucccia.
(c) Parting II such Sweet Sorrow
(d)l stand seeking Hellas with
(c) Pandora. my Soul.
Faith, Hope and Charity.
Tho Wise and the Foolish Virgins.
Nice line of china dishes and
nick mack ware, mt Martins groc'ry
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21

old priest halted, and holding the
sacred Host high above his head, pro-
nounced some words OF beDediction In
n low but emphatic voice. The drivers
and shepherds fell upon their knees
and with bowed heads murmured the
responses, while an acolyte, armed
with q holy water sprinkler. walked
through the ranks Of the cattle, sprink-
ling them with the holy fluid. Wheth-
er the animals realized the solemnity
of the occasion or not, all those which
had hitherto been lying down arose to
their feet, as II 10 li-ten to the short
but impressive ALLEGATION addressed to
the drivers by the venerable pastor.
"After this was finished, all joined In
a hymn Of praise. Like a peal of
thunder the grand melody echoed
from hill to hill In the clear night air.
sung by hundreds of Threats. and roll
ed majestically to the very confines OF
the horizon. The startled animals
united their powerful voices to the con-
cert. 1t was grand and weird beyond
description. As the last note died
away the procession began to move,
the priest re-entering'the church while
the animals slowly wended their way
towards the valley In the same order,
as they had come. I followed them
with my eyes, much impressed by this
festival, SO beautiful in It's simplicity
and it was only when the last little
bleating lamb had left the grassy court
before the church that I consented to
join my friends who were preparing
to drive home.-Sacred Heart Review.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21

Newberry Observer.

The editor Of The State died yester-
day In the prime Of life, In the full tide
Of q vigorous manhood, at the zenith
Of an honored and useful career. q
victim Of the deadly pistol-shot down
defenseless and unarmed on the street
Of the states capital city, almost with
In the shadow Of the hall Of Legislation,
by the Lieutenant Governor Of the
state, who had just come from pre-
siding Owe the senate. The whole al.
fair Is inexpressibly sad. and words
Eail to convey the magnitude Of the
calamity involved In this dreadful
tragedy.
Let L suffice here to say that In the
death Of n. G. Gonzales the state has
lost one of her best and most useful
men ; q man of high ideals and clean
life, OF brilliant intellect, absolute
truthfulness and uDfiinching courage,
with q sense Of duty and patriotism
that knew no compromise or equivO-
cation ri hesitation where the welfare
Of the state was concerned.
As an editor n. G.. Gonzales stood In
the very frost rank. He had enemies
of course, rs every positive character
must have In the position he occupied
but these count Do nothing In compar-
isOn with the number Of those who
loved and honored him while living
and now mourn and lament his un.
timely death,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21

esovsat henii9e. al aires o kinds. Spien
AID heater % q 90 Cuok stoves and ranges Of
al klnds and slsas. lfom 9ios0) 70 $500. stove
hollcw ware.
We ssv ssill handling the wheeler q Wilson
ball bearing No SSsv1ny machine And parts.
New lot Myers @ O.. r. T.. q. H.. molasses
IN al sizes. 4 70. . and 60 asliop keRs and
bsfrela. 0es our prioes before buying.
We are right 10 the suim on flour. lard,
srifs. cones. ETC., and oil kinda Of groceries.
Oar strougest lire n farm supplies, such 40
CAN'T GuAoo Distributors and cotton plant
sss, wilson Cotton planter, ayroTse plows
and points Dixie Bog Piaws and points.
extra hsndles, pillow stocks. plows. single
tres. harness, collars and In hhcs everything
necessary mr. The fsrm. The best line Of ploW
points ever broughf 70 this market.
& nsw loo OF Pennis No. !, Horse Apple.
Dsmoerss and Huetthcart Tobacco In al
shapes and slsss. Come and PEE our line be-
lore you Suy.
Pratia food, perhaps the : eat animal resuia.
Cor made. Give ycur stock o package and zee
thsm start .up hili.' Make your hens lay
with Prattc Poultry Food, . sure egg producer.
Shoes. hats. cloth and dry goods Of all kinds
@ Tignt Price Como ynd sss % In any line
TIE very aness packed tomatoes . ID. Cans
sS I6c, 2 fog &c, MS dox. same prices on
okra and tomatoes.
Esrtslisens REGISTERS bone good Tor cotton.
Acid, kainit, potash, soda, etc. Cotton seed
meal. any qrsnty.
Cotton reed bulls any quantity delivered.
W. D. Bsrksdale.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21

NJ. IlFther Les Hissasor. late Of Norfolk.
Va, u u the city. He y home 90 Q short Wis.
&c, sspifsfipg HON tubular bronchitis, but 10
RAPIDLY Improving.
Tue Duphar Hand Bali Ringers and Male
ssepttn Ihe Court House wednesday night,
january sSlh. Prscss 3, 81, 5ocis.
Nj. CIAuD AaANKLk who haa been en-.
ployed With tbe Seab0ard AIT Lsns fnr Some.
June leavea today Tor 8ummersiIls. Ky. Mr..
9bankls has made many friends In Abbeville
who rez7st 10 re him Isavs.
sxxAroa RLAxs came home Saturday, sud
seturnsd 20 Columbia Monday.
nIns 0x.rrups MONKS wedding takes
pises today ~ tweive O'Clock.
We MAKE speciality Of leather horse collars
and &c now hAvs o now lipe nom 81 to e.
They tise eeausis.. The ereaisss harEain 700
hoees collar tof 5oe Cali and examine IL. A.
~. smith go.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21
What God gives. he gives forever.

What God gives. he gives forever.
No man yet ever conquered his sin
In his own strength.
Wait until you know something
worth knowing before you assume t.
teach or preach.
There Ia no time like the present
hour for the performance OF a pressing
task.
Faithfulness in little things brings
rule over great things.
Few persons realize the value, In
mere dollars and cents, Of the power OF
praise.
The world has no confidence in the
man who doubts himself.
You are responsible not only for your
own conduct but for the example you
set before others.
The man who speaks his mind freely
when things go wrong IL taking q sure
way to make things go still more
wrong.
The man who keeps sweet himself
will keep or make others sweet around
him.
81 cal, to those while they can hear
and be helped by you, for The day may
come when all our expressions Of love
and appreciation may be unheard.
The moro nature rebels, the more
firmly will faith say: "All comes from
God, or IN allowed by Him. and there
fore all is good"
A mans possessions are just az large
as his own soul; If his title deeds cover
more, the surplus acres own Kim, and
not he the acres.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21

The New Years Maas For The Beasts.
In the mountainous regions Of the
Ceyennes, In France, there IL said ev-
ery wear, on New Years Eve. o Mass,
followed by the blessing Of the herds
of cattle, The Mass Is called by the
country people the "Ma-s for the AMI
mails" A writer describing 1t, says /:
s'The churches In those comparative
ly wild regions are generally few and
far between , and are built often on
high rocks overlooking plain where
there are many poor villagers, one
church and one humble priest doing
duty for several Of these hamlets.
III shall never forget the impression
created on my mind by the scene which
presented itself to my eyes ON the New
YEARS. eve, when, accompanied by
some friends, l attended the animals
Mass. ; I stood under the portico Of the
tiny little gray stone church aud watch
ed the tiocks being led up the steep In
cline toward the plateau, whereon the
modest edifice IL built. The church wa
q DOOR little place, with lichen grown
walls and a square, %ungraceful steeple,
the bell of which was ringing frantical'
ly, The inner decorations. thoroughly
In keeping with the outside OF this
mountain chapel, consisted OF crude. al.
most primitive paintings, u OF u se'
of high wooden candlesticks. and some
earthen vases filled with pine branch
es which stood on the altar. The build
ing WAS crowded with stalwart noun
taineers, clad In their festive attire,
each of them holding q lighted candle
of coarse, yellow wax, glimmefing like
tiny stars, and every man and woman
singing an old CevenOl hymn. .
I'm the meantime column after col
umn of cattle advanced toward The
church. and marshalled by theiI
drivers, took their places In long files
on the turf in front of the wide open
portico. The oxen came first, followed
by the COWS, sheep goats in a continu
ois stream, and the rays Of the full
moon which glittered high above vi
over the dark slopes Of the mountain.
shone on the long, polished horns Ant
tawny hides of this strange congresa
ton. Mass was celebrated by the pas
tor, q white-haired and venerable man
who appeared almost majestic In hi!
heavy br0caded yestments, which
must have been several hundred year
old.
"When, he at last had spoken tn
usual lite missa est indicating tina
the sacred ceremony was over, insten'
of retiring t. the vestry, he once NOR
lifted the Host rom the altar, and
followed by the entire congregation
marched toward the portals, cha ntlnl
the 'Maguificat' as he went. upon
reaching the steps Il the church tn
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21

The lips should never be rubbed with
strong scent, such as eau de cologne or
vinegar or lemon. Friction ID also
very bad for their well being. Lips
may be only q pale pink, but II they are
smooth and soft they will look at'
tractiye. Rouge Is also very bad for
the lIps. Some women have a stupid
way Of biting the color into their
lIps." Not only does this unwise prae.
lice make the skin very sensitive. but
It also thickens and swells the Lips TIL
they lose all charm.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21
LOWNDESVILLE.
Cuban Itch, Elephant Itch Or Small
Fox. which,

S0D&n ltCus hsrLnN0t bsSn VI SssUA
Fox. which?
Mr.. Marion Latimer returned from
his Washington, ID. C., trip on Wed
nesday.
Miss Annie Webb, Of Anderson, has
been with the family Of Mr.. w. l.,
Bowman for the past few days.
For the past two weeks the weather
has been ~ cold aud the roads 30 bad
that the people have kept within doors
where II was possible 10 do 81. The
cold here was in q much modified
form to what newspaper reports Of II
up North have been. There ~arecarcity
II coal caused q great uneasiDess and
suffering. Here there II. as yet. no
danger Of q fuel famine. We generally
have wood enough and to spare. Some
~uneasipess was felt as to the probable
injury 10 the planting interests, be-
cause Of the cold, along the line Of
small grain. but It IL now believed
that these crops were benefited, In
that their vigorous growth during rev.
eral weeks favorable weather was
checked aud that they could better
stand bad weather later on, II It should
come.
Our town and Its vicinity have been
considerably shaken up during the
past week because Of the report and
existence Of small pOx, alias Cuban
itch, alias elephant itch, alias chicken
pux. On the strength Uf II u meeting
of council was held Thursday night,
no decided action Was taken, ami q
citizens meeting was called for the
uext day, which was atiended by q
number OF our leading men. The mat
ter was discussed and . decision reach.
ed as to what wa best to be done. The
thing. what ever 1t 10, has names
enough to kill 1t. 1t, or the fear OF It,
has already brought about q big re-
vival In vaccination, some two or three
hundred having already been vsccinst-
ed. While those who have had 1t, (al.
most entirely negroes) 1t has been very
light. many not going to bed at all.
What It Ii, Ia hard to say.
Because of the above U County Au-
ditor was asked by the council to post
pone coming to this place (he was to
have been here Wednesday and Thurs
day to take tax returns), ~ his being
here would bring n good many white
and colored people from the country,
and this might do much towards
spreading 1t. The cases referred to are
IN the country. and while we are moi
ut al alarmed, think 1t best to be cau.
tious, and do not propose to take
any chances. Troupe.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21

Washington d. C-January, l8, 1908.
Dear Sir : I wish you would please an.
uounce In the next assure Of your pa
Der that Oh account Of the rapid estab-
iishment Of rural free delivery In my
used heretofore In sending cut reed
has become very incorrect as to post
offices, and I do not care to waste seed
by sending them to the wrong ad.
dress, and that any party desiring seed
can get them by writing me u postal.
I have sent $50 packages to each Of
the rural carriers aud asked them 70
hand them out impartially to the peo-
pie.
Thanking yon In advance, I am
Yours very truly,
A. G. Latimer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21

Don't begin q sentence with The date
Don't overwork "finally," chow
eyer,n "then" and similar words.
Don't say "none where" None" Ia
a contraction of "no one," and there
fore of singular number.
DON'T separate the infinilive by say
ling, "He tried to quickly CO." Say
i"He tried quickly to CO." VI HE tried
to 60 quickly" whichever you may
mean
Don't mix lenses, such as HE said
rhe play will DO produced to.morrow."
Write"He said the play would be pro
Iduced tomorrow" or He says the
play will be produced Tomorrow"
Don't mention we'll Known places
i%nacurately. There Is no such place aa
Unaware hotel." It Is the Hotel
Navarro.
DON'T write involved sentences.
MANY commas are awkward.
Don't begin q story with 1.-The" a.
nor "it' II avoidsble.
Don't use suicide az q personal noun
Don't write illegibiy, especially
proper names. If you don't use . type
writer, you should print names plainly
DON'T use such vulgArisms as "madt
Off" "took hold Of" ''got to" or have
oot.n Substitute went" or "depart'
ed :" "seized" or "grasped :" reached
or 'arrived at" and "have >"
Don't say wandering" when you
mean .tstrolling" or "sauntering" oil
"walkiDg." To wander Is to walk
aimlessly.
Don't say "laying plans'-"makine
plans" ID better. y,
Don't nay dumping out OF the car
unless o are sure he jumped. The
probability IL he simply stepped cff'
Why not say "He left the carr"
Don't ON any account say He ciaimi
to be."Write HE processes to De" OF
"He saws he L." man q "cla!m'
only something specific, such as prop
erty, precedence or residence.
Don't forget that copy readers arr
held accountable for the tinle they lose
correcting bad copy.
Don't write ''secure" when you mean
"procure.n ''get" ct "obtain." To "se'
cure" Is to make fat.
Don't say surprised" when you
mean 'astonished" or 'astounded" ol
.amazed." You surprise o man IN aI
act or condition; you "astonish" hin
with some assertion. revelation or deed
Don't use . semicOlon where q color
Ia required. The colon Is the sequence
the semicolon tibet Of contrast.
Don't write ''John Smith was pre-
sented with q watch" IA watch wa
presented to John Smith" Is correct.
Don't cay "Mr. Platt was given Z
dinner" Mr.. Platt was net given.
Avoid all slang aud colloquialisms.
Write from o lofty view point as q
man of the world In q vigorous, bright
masculine style. at,
Avoid all editorial expressions In th'
news columns. The editorial page ]
reserved for opinions. Do not attach
any person or proposition or write u
praise of either. Let the facts speai
for themselves.
Beware IF the press agent. =,
Don't allude to any person by hi
Christian name only. Use his surname
as we'll.
Don't call a man "Jack'' II his name
be "J0hn" or pat" II his name b
"Patrick'.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21
How to Make Potato Nests.


Lattice potatoes are an excellent ac-
compartment to the fish course and att
er a few trial efforts are easily prepar-
ed. Wash and pare the potatoes and
let them stand for a time In ice water.
Cut them into very narrow strips,
throwing them into ice water rs they
are cut. Then drain and thoroughly
dry enough to pack into a strainer
which Is about the size Of q teacup and
force into the middle Of the potatoes q
smaller strainer. Fry this In deep,
very hot fat. When a golden brown
remove the two strainers and stand the
potato nest on soft brown paper. Be
peat the process until there Is a nest
for each person. Before serving place
them on a tin In the oven to heat Eli
the nests with fish o Ia refine and serve
on q bed Of cress.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21
Caution

This II not n gentle wOrd-but when you
think how liable you are not To purchase 'he
only remedy universally known ana u
medicine In the world since 1868 for the cure
and treatment OF Consumption ana lhroa!
and Jung troubles without losing ils great
popularity all these years, you viii ne tnank'
iuI We called your attention To Boschre :
G;erman syrup. There ARE ~ many ordinary
cough remedies made by druggists ahd others
thai are cheap and good for light colds per
hapa. but for severe Coughs. hInn'n,..s'
Croup-and especially for Consumption.
where there " difficult approximation ana
coughing during the nights and morning.:
there IL nothing ike German syrup. Inc %
cent size has Just been Introduced this year.
Regular size IS cents. Al NIL druggists.
Speed Drug Co.