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The San Francisco call., 1904-09-04

~ T no time in the history of this
perhaps of any other State, were
the benign influences and bene-
factions of Masonry more need
ed or more effective for good
than during the days of the early pio-
neers of California. At that time. as
now. California numbered among its
inhabitants people of every nation and
cline. the kind Offices of women were
wanting. distress and sickness pre-
vailed. the blessings of home life were
comparatively unknown.
Among the early pioneers there were
good men and true, thoroughly imbued
with the teachings and principles OF
Masonry; men who had seen and ap-
preciated the great benefactions OF the
order: men who realized that in health
as we'll as in times of distress, SICK
ness and death, ,brotherly love and affec-
ticn. the administering OF relief in dis
tress. the performing of the last SAD
Offices that the living owe 10 the dead.
the companionship and ASSOCIATION 50
desirable and necessary in human he,
the mutual aid and protection required
BY the environment o. the time, were
4
those needs, d few earnest Masons un-
dertook the benefcent task of establish
ing Masonic lodges upon these western
shores. The first great Masonic mis-
sionary who came TO California was the
brave. heroic. hardy and determined
Brother Peter LaSsen. native or Dem
mark but an adopted son Of America.
He in company with David u OuItoh'
d devout Mason, late of NacaViie, So
lsno County, with whom the writer OF
this sketch was intimately acquainted,
and a few others, landed at Bodega In
1870. They remained at Bodega for a
few days and then came to 4erba
Buena, now San Francisco.
Brother Lassen went thence TO San
Jose and spent the winter OF lS4O
working at his trade, that Of black
smith. Later he obtained grant Of
land. which lie selected in what is
now Tehama County. he came 30 Ie-
hama County in 1S45, laid out d town
which he named Benton CSty, and de-
ternafned to establish a Masonic lodge
at his home. Brother LasSen gave his
name 10 that grand mountain which
rears its crest far up beyond the
clouds toward heaven known as Las
sens Peak. It stands with its snow
capped summit as an enduring monu-
ment 10 the virtues and the purity of
This ilonored Mason Lassen's ranch
soon became a well known landmark
and the habitat of true Masonic hos
pitality. In lS47 Brother Lassen re-
turned to Missouri for the avowed
purpose of bringing back to Califor-
MIA train of emigrants and if pos
sible a charter for a Masonic lodge.
IN Missouri Saschel Woods and others
joined with him in an application to
the Grand Lodge of Missouri for q
charter to establish A lodge in Califor-
pia The application was granted and
the charter was issued May 10, 1S4S
with the title of Western Star Lodge
No. 9S inserted. This charter named
Brother Saschei Woods as worship
full master, L. f. Stewart as senior
warden and Peter Lassen as junior
warden. This lodge was located at
Benton City. 1t was opened as a
lodge under the charter on the 30th
day of October, 1S49, the first lodge
Instituted in what is now the State of
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-04

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The San Francisco call., 1904-09-04

7 no time in the history of this
perhaps of any other State, were
the benign influences and bene-
factions Of Masonry more need
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-29

When " comes t. queer com
biuations V. g. Spaldiug easily
takes IT, cAk-. Monday he
was met going from Monroe to
his home aud his wagon was
10 'ded vita dogs. hogs and
cdtv' :. W. "a asked if he came
d'wn Mdiu Street with this
load he said that he had rot
but had taken the back streets
In order to avoid notoriety.
Vint is a hustler aud handles
all kius> ut animals and he
makes it pay. But please dt
not say anything to him about
the load he took out Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-29
Administrator Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letter {
OF administration on the estate of Jos
eph E. CarricO, deceased, we're gran t.
ed to the undersigned on the 20 da y
of August, 1904 by the Probate Court
OF Monroe County, Missouri. All per.
sons having claims against said es.
tate are requested to exhibit them
for allowance to the administrator
within one year after the date OF said
letters, or they may be preclude d
from any beaefit of such estate, and
IL such claims be not exhibited within
Two years from the date of this publ =
cation they shall be forever barred.
This Is day of September, 1904.
GILBERT J. YATES, Administrators.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-29
Emden Bank.

The Emden Bank which was
organized a short time ago has
put up a neat 21x38 foot imita'
ton stone building with plate
glass front, good vault and a
dandy safe.
It's capital is $40, 900.
It's officers are: Pres. d. S.
Sharp; V-Pres. Union j. Davis;
Cashier r. L. Davis. Directors:
R. D. Goodwin, T. H. Couch, J..
Crane, Lee Tanner, W. D. Wood
and U. J. Davis.
A glance at the names of the
officers proves the institution is
under the control Of sound, con-
sentative business men.
The bank will be great con-
venience to the farmers over
there, especially SO to the stock
men.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-29

Hon. John 9. Peirsol returned
the first of the week from a
business trip to several points
in Western Kansas. While it is
drv in that country the crops
are fairly good. While on his
way back, Mr.. Peirsol stopped
over night with Uncle Geo. W.
See and son John and found
them enjoying good health.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-29
List of Letters.

Remaining unclaimed in post
Office, Monroe City, Mo-, OF
Sept. 81, 1904
Mr.. r. S. Burris
Mr.. Deck Calliser
Mr.. E. Thompson Coyle
Mr.. SAINT Haynes
DR.. Frank Keller
Mr.. o. B. Michall
Mrs. Mollie D. Powers
Mr.. H. G. Price
Mr.. ]. M. Proxy
Mr.. j. W. Rogers
J. W. Seavinger
Mr.. S. s. Trayuor
Mr.. Geo Young.
To obtain any of these letters
persons must say advertised
]. P. PATTON, Postmaster.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-29

DR.. Bert Vowel and Altonz O
Montgomery are now students
at the Western Veterinary Col.
lege. DR.. Vowel will gradu-
ate this term. t. Very naturally
the DEMOCRAT will keep them
posted on home news.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-29

Rev. I. W. Keithley has re-
turned from a visit to the
Worlds Fair. He thinks the
Jerusalem exhibit grand aid
says that the cyclorama of the
crucitixion is the finest he ever
saw and in fact the exhibit is
grand in every respect. MANY
who have seen Jerusalem say
that it is an excellent reproduc-
tion of the city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-29

GMiss Maggie Gibbons left yes
terday for a two months visit in
Michigan. She will visit Mag.
ra' Buffalo and other points of
interest before returning home.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-29

OF course H. I. Lear and wife,
Mrs. Price Young. I, P. Hagar
aud wife, r H. Douglas and
wife, J. w. Greathouse and wife
are taking in the Worlds Fair
this week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-29

Mrs. G. s. Flemming and
children returned to their home
at BrookfieId, Monday, after a
pleasant visit with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. G. Tramel.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-29

The Buffum Hello Central,
Miss Libbie Hickman is attend.
ing the Worlds Fair and dur.
ing her absence her position is
filled by Miss frankie Jones
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-29

Mrs. Abe Byrd, of Quincy,
was called to this city Tues!
day by the serious illness of her
father, Capt. W. Hamilton
Byrd. The Captain is IS years
of age.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-29

Miss Clara Stevens left Fri
day for Ft. Worth. Texas after
a nice visit with her parents,
Judge and Mrs. W. B. Stevens
and her many friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-29

W. B. Spalding, wife and
daughter, Miss Maude, spent
Sunday with the homefolks at
the sSaccharine village. Mr..
Spaldlng brought home with
him some fine specimens of corn
grown on the old home place.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-29

DIR. w. P. Abel, Osteopath,
will be in Monroe City every
Monday and Friday, beginning
Aug. 1, 1904.
If. w. p: ABEL, D. 0.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-29

Mrs. Price Griffith is with the
homefolks IN Hannibal this
week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-29

Some lady is going to win
the piano which the DEMOCRAT
is going to give away. Why
not you. Try for it
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-29

After a pleasant visit with
the homefolks, Albert Mont
gomery has returued to his
work in Coffeyville, Kan.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-29
Bert Woods was circulating
among our people Friday.

A. K. Crisler left Saturday
for his home at Shreveport, La.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-29

When we fail to get yoar
laundry. When you are ready
to send it, phone to us and we
will get it In the next lot. Our
phone numbers are 122 Buffum
aud A F. M.-Monroe Steam
Laundry.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-29

DR.. Dallas, OF Hunnewell was
in the city Tuesday with
friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-29

r. A. Ewing. of Oklahom a
City, Oklahoma, made the Dem.
oCRAT a pleasant call Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-29

j j. Bick and wife, of Clap
per were shoppers in this CITY
tuesday. Mrs. Bick was en-
route to the great fair.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-29

d. D. Nelson is painting his
Pretty cottage home on silk
stocking row."
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-29
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

1 will meet the taxpayers of
Monroe County at the follow,
ing times and places to receive
their taxes for 1904. 1 will have
with me the Back Tax Books.
All those owing back taxes had
better settle for same, for after
the 18th day of November suit
will be brought, no matter how
small the tax.
Township, Town, Date
Washington, North Fork Oct 6, z
Hawkins, Oct 8
Woodlawn, Leesburg, Oct 10
Woodlawn, Oct II, 70
Clay Granville, Oct13, IA, Is
Union M'dle Grove, Octs17, 10, 10
Marion Madison, "20,21, 20
S. Fork Santa Fe 24,25
Victor, 26
Jefferson Florida 7,28
Stoutsville 80
Indian Creek Clapper " 81
Swinkey Nov. 1.2
Monroe Monroe City &" 3,4,5
Come in the, morning early.
w. H. H. CROW, collector.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-29

j. t. S. Hickman and wife, of
Hannibal, were the guests of
relatives in this city, Tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-29

Dolph Saunders aud wife of
Nebo, Ill. spent part of the
week with his brother. r S
Saunders.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-29

The fine piano which the
DEMOCRAT is going to give
away is worth hustling tor.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-29

Mrs. John r. Dawson and
babe are the guests of Rails
County relatives this week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-29

John Hollandsworth has bee n
attending to business in Hanni.
bal.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-21
BRITT WINS.

to the stomach and received a light
right in return. They mixed it and
Britt missed several lefts and rights
for the body. Nelson then began the
same tactics which characterized
his battle with Corbett. Britt drove
a left nook to body and they mixed,
Britt receiving a left jab to the face.
Britt staggered Nelson with a right
to stomach and a left to the jaw, but
with a rally Nelson swung left and
right to face. Britt rocked Nelson's
head with a terrific right swing as
the bell rang. 1t was Britt's round.
Round 4.-Britt swung left to head
twice and missed a right hook for
body. They went to close quarters
and INDUCED in Intellectual short arm
swings. Britt then cleverly ducked a
left and right upper-cut for the jaw,
and a clinch followed, the crowd yell
ing, Break them away" Britt miss
ed a right and left and the bell rang
from which the referees parted them.
Honors e
Round Britt was short with a
left hook for the body and they
clinched, the crowd again yelling.
Nelson forced Britt to the ropes but
failed to connect. Britt shot his left
to face and then put right to head,
while Nelson blocked a straight
left for face. Britt hooked a hard left
to jaw and missed a left for face. A
moment later two left hooks found
a resting place on the Danes body,
but apparently had no effect. The
gong changed, Britt having just a
shade the best of the round. The fea-
ture of the fight so far was the con-
slant clinching of the men.
Round 6.-Britt missed a left swing
for head. Then he sem a tremendous
left hook to body. They stood apart
and Britt once more sem his left to
body and followed with a left cross
TO jaw. The Dane continued to bore
in, and Britt missed a left swing for
jaw. Britt blocked an attempt with
the left for jaw and tried with a left
for body. Gong. BIRTHS round.
Round Britt rocked Nelson's
head with a vicious right swing to
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-21

and the result of its work has been
most gratifying. More than three
score new members have already
been added to the club since last
Friday night, and a large number of
residents have not yet been approach
ed on this matter. The people see
that the club is in earnest to spend
money, time and energy for the
growth and development of Roswell.
They see that every dollar spent by
the club according to present plans
will bring many dollars back to Ros-
we'll. They see hat the. clubs work
will result in bringing to Roswell
many new industries, and add to its
rapid growth and development. In
the result of this work everyone has
a share. II will benefit all. And of
a niggardly disposition indeed is he
who is willing to share it's benefits,
but is unwilling to bear his share OF
the burden of the work. But the
committee is meeting with few refus
ais. The spirit of business revival
and push is in the very atmosphere
and the Roswell citizenship is breath
ing deep of this in~vigorating and
health giving air. Let nothing be al
lowed to interfere with this forward
movement which is now SO we'll un
der way.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-21

All advertisements to insure inser-
tion In the same days issue Of The
Record should be In the printers
hands before eleven o'clock In .he
morning. Orders for taking out any
STANDING ad. should also be In the Of.
flee by eleven o'clock to prevent its
being run that day.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-21

The New Mexican is having a Sc
ries of fits over the prospective pas
sag Of the joint statehood bill. But
it's illness now is mild compared to a
a few months later when it e the
tide set in for its ratification by the
people of both territories. The New
Mexican must take it's medicine.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-21
ANNOUNCEMENT.

l hereby myself a candi-
date for the office Of Constable for
Precinct No. l of Chaves county,
New Mexico. subject to the decision
Of the voters at the election TO be
held Monday, January 9th, 1905.
CAL MILLER.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-21

1--WE must have the reservoir.-Las
Vegas Optic" This is the way the
Record used to read. but now we have
our reservoir.-Roswell Record
Every man within fifty miles of
Roswell got out and hustled for that
reservoir as though it was his most
cherished personal interest. It will
mean dollars in the pocket Of every
one OF them too. Las Vegas has got
some more work to do before she can
be sure OF the proposed enterprise
here.-Las Vegas Optic.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-21

In this issue of The Record ap-
pears the announcement of j. H. Tay
Ior as a candidate for Constable in
Precinct No. /. If elected Mr.. Taylor
will make an excellent officer. He
is a young man OF 20 years of age.
capable and energetic. He has been
a resident Of Roswell for the past
1--WE years, coming here from Dewitt
county. Texas. He is at present
Pound Master and has filed that po-
sition in a most satisfactory manner
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-21

When you want a pleasant purga,
tive try Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. They are easy to take
and produce no nausea. gripping or
other d~isagreeabls effect. For sale by
all druggists.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-21

1 hereby myself a candi
date for reelection to the office of
Justice Of the Peace in Precinct No.
Z, Chaves county, New Mexico, sub
1ect to the decision of the voters at
the regular election January 9Th 1905.
J. B. BAILEY.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-21
Roswell coMMERclAL CLUB

The change OF the Roswell Club in
to the Roswell Commercial Club is
being heartily ratified by the CITIZEN
ship of Roswell. The committees APP
pointed by the Club has thissweek
been interviewing the citizens and
business men generally OF the city
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-21

I hereby myself q candi-
date for the Office Of Constable for
Precinct No. l of Chaves county,
New Mexico. subject to the decision
of the voters at the election to be
held Monday, January 9th, 1905.
J. H. TAYLOR.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-21

The Carnegie Library Board has
organized and will soon adopt plans
for the building. The sooner the
quicker.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-21

The Roswell Commercial Club has
added more than fifty members to it's
roll today. Look at US grow.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-21

FOR SALE.-A handmade phaeton,
steel frame, rubber tires, good as
new. This is a high grade vehicle.
Apply at Record Office.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-21

A little push was all that Roswell
needed,-and the push is in evidence
just now. Everybody is pushing.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-21

FoUND:-Black cape. owner may
have same by proving property and
paying for this ad.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-21

That Triton Lake withdrawal is or
a big scale and it looks we'll for the
future of the project.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-21

The President let Judge Baker
down easy.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-21

THE RECORD Is THE OFFICIAL
PAPER OF THE COUNTY OF
cHAVEs AND THE CITY OF
ROSWELL.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-21

Everything Is coming Roswelrs
way.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-21

At the book store all the latest
books.-The Payton Drug Co.
Arizona republican., 1904-10-18

he is retired for a while, the danger of joint statehood will be overcome, and very soon the territory will be able to present such a showing in favor of separate statehood that our claims cannot be ignored. If the industrial development of the territory can so on unchecked; if the wonderful poszi- bilities of national irrigation are real ized-as they will be if Fowler is elect ed-our growth in population and tax able wealth will make up an irresis- tible argument for statehood. Then. if the democrats wish to hear Mir Smith explain why he should be the recipient of the party's favors. it VIII be legitimate for him to make a cam paign on party lines.
 But. this year, thinking democrats prefer to stand up for Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1904-10-18
CHURCH DIVORCE CANON
The House of Bishops Adopts the Pro-
 hibitiVe Amendment.

Boston, Oct 1.-The house of bishops, one of the legislative bodies of the Episcopal general convention. today adopted an amendment to the canon on divorce and marriage for bidding the Temarriage of any divorced person. The amendment is substan- tially the same as that which was re- jected by the house of deputies on Fri day last.
 The amendment was passed at the San Francisco convention three years ago, but failed, as was the result this year, to secure the support of the other house. A conference of committees representing the house of bishops and the house of deputies will be held 10 consider the disagreement, but leading clergymen do not anticipate that the deputies will recede from their vote O. last week. The amendment follows:
 No minister shall sOIemnfze marriage between any two persons unless by in quiry he shall have satisfied himself that he or she has not been the hus- band Or wife of any person now living from whom he or she has been di- vorced for any cause arising after marriage.
 Additional amendments will be taken up tomorrow. The bishops voted to nominate missionary bishops for Cuba, Hankow. China, and Salt Lake. tomorrow. The house of deputies de- voted the entire afternoon session to a further consideration of the report of the special committee on courts of review and adopted a majority of sec tions
Arizona republican., 1904-10-18
Hark Smiths PropertyI No Tres,
 passing!

According 10 Mark Smith, dreadful crime-Iese majeste, we suppose it should be called-is committed by any body that dares to question the merits of his claim to a perpetual seat in con gross: the job belongs to him, and no poachers must be allowed on his pri- vate preserves. The industrial inter ests of the territory-the urgent need of delegate who will be something more than a name on the congression- al roster-the needs of the people themselves-aH these should weigh as nothing in the balance as against Mr. Smiths endless mortgage on the job.
 On no other assumption can anybody understand MT. Smiths peculiar atti- tude in this campaign. On no other basis can we account for his evident determination, as disclosed last night. to throw mud at everybody who may have the temerity to support Mr. Fow- Ter,