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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-11-20
|Overstocked!

TEAVY PURCHASES AND TOO MILD A SEASON
the Of stocks being larger than desirable
this Of the year. - To remedy this offer Extra.
ordinary Price Reductions all Heavy Winter Goods, In
our Shrwa Department have made reductions fl Tvs:
ARTICLE 51A Very Fine Imported Flannel, button trimmed
waist coors blue and grey, with box peats and whtetch
ing; Very Swell Garment Reduced from 1915 to
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-11-20
COMPANY X BOYS ANXIOUS
TO BEGIN TARGET PRACT ICE
Medals aud Increased Pay Offered Fine Maksmen Company
Has Some Good Ones-Sprngfield Rifle Has
Range OF Five Miles,

When will company X have rife
practice?" IL a question that Is caus
ing considerable worry among some
OF the members Of that organization,
The boys fondle the fine Springfield
rifles AMI throwing them TO their
shoulders glance along the barrel
while their fingers fairly itch to press
the trigger.
There are several good marksmen
in the company among them being
Harry Calvert Of Beech Ridge, s. A.
Buchanan. Frank Ince, Capt w. z.
Greaney. Lieut.. Frank Gossman, Har-
ris Schulze and others.
The first-named of these company
X marksmen is crack shot, and
1t is no trouble for him to kill ducks,
geese and birds en- the wing with a
rife. All the members Of the cons
pany are only awaiting an opportnni.
ty to prove their skill as marksmen
and no doubt many of them will
prove that they have sharp eyes and
steady nerves,
The Springfield rife with which
Company X is equipped, is the most
aerviceable and powerful military
rifle In he world II embodies the
best features Of the present Krag-Jor
genson and the Mauser rifle, and has
been given the most exhaustive tests
under conditions likely to be met
with in active service. These include
placing the rifle in water so that some
Of its parts might rust, and also
throwing sand in the mechanism.
The new weapon is what is known
as the clp-loading magazine gun
being provided with cutoff, which
enables the firer to use it as single
loader with the contents of the
magazine five cartridges)) in re.
serve.
Sixty thousand were required 'for
the army aud they We're turned out
at the rate Of about two hundred and
fifty per day. In case of emergency,
however, a larger number can be
turned out, and private manufac urers
could be called upon to make the
rifles.
The new Springfield weighs 947
pounds, against 1904 for the Krag
ana its barrel is "a inches, while that
Of the Krag is go. Over all the new
piece measures 43 inches. against 40
inches for the Krag. Although the
caliher of both rifles is the same
namely, 30-,he shooting power Of
the Springfield is vastly superior.
While the bullets of both rifles are
Of the same weight, the smokeless
powder charge of the new rifle is in
creased to 1873 grains, that of the
Krag being 1916 grains. The in.I
creased charge gives the new Spring
field a muzle velocity of 1900 feet
per second, which is just 300 feet per
second faster than thc Krag. and in
creases the muzzIe energy from 1852
foOt-pounds to 2,5S2.
This Increased energy causes the
bullet to travel in a fla:ter trajec-
tory. the rise above the ground at
the highest point of the trajectory
being much less. This increases what
is known as the danger space. or the
space covered by the bullet at
height above the ground not exceed.
ing that of man. Thus. in shooting
at 1000 yards, the bullet at its great
est height which is at 500 yards,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-11-20
CIVIC FEDERATION.

New York, Nov 19.--The fourth an
nual meeting of the executive commit
tee of the National Civic federation,
at which a president % succeed the
late Senator Hanna NAV be elected,
will be held In New York December
Is.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-11-20

Read the Cairo Bulletin for news
of the surrounding country.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-05-19

county and helped to build it, and
many OF their descendants are its
inhabitants to-day.
Owing to the action of the Con-
grcSSional Committee that met at
Bismarck january 26, 1901, which
fixed the Congressional Primary at
the early date Of May 21st, and the
large district Of eleven counties
which l must campaign, I AM IN
ABLE TO CANVASS THE
COUNTY PERSONALLY, and I
must therefore rely upon the efforts
Of my friends to carry the county
for me, and J therefore appeal to
you and ii all the democrats of tht
county to give me your support. and
ty your united efforts give to me
The county of my birth and early
home, around which cluster the
dearest memories Of my life.
1t would be the pride and
ambition Of my life to represent
Bollinger, and the other counties Of
this great district, in the American
Congress, the greatest Legislative
body on earth. | entreat you for
your support, and if receive it, it
shall always be remembered, and
you will find that your confidence
has not been misplaced, and the
honest and best work of my life
will be given you together with the
other people of the district.
This is my appeal to you for
your support. 1t is the best and all
that | can do under the circumstan-
ccs. | would like to see every one
of you personally, but the shortness
Of the time till the primary will not
allow it.
Respectfully submitted,
MADISON r. SMITH.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-05-19
CliDDard.

Health is good in this part of the
county, with the exception of colds.
F. NJ. Snidcr and children spent
Sunday in Leopold.
Corn planting is the order of the
day.
Judge Snider says it is too late
to plant corn, rs he has already fin
ished planting.
Miss Dora Snidcr visited her
cousins, Misses Ida and Effie Snider,
Sunday.
+. +. Hill Of Advance was at
Clippard Friday on business.
Orley Hosea is working for F. NJ
Brown this spring.
Mrs. J. p. AllmOn is real sick OF
cold this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ. Snider made
a business trip to- Jackson this week.
News is scarce, With good wish,
es to THE PRESS, | am
BLACK EYES.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-05-19
Our Correspondents.
Sed2ewickVilIe.

We arc having a few days Of rain
now.
Farmers are busy getting their
plows ready for the cultivation of
their corn.
District Conference is being held
at Oak Ridge this week. Only a
few of our people are in attendance.
DR.. Blaylock is building an office
just below the postoffice, which adds
to our berg.
The Talley land is about to change
owners, hear.
Quite Il number Of our young
folks attended a birthday party at
France Scabaugh's Sunday in honor
of Judas.
d. r. Seabaugh, our clever post
master, is working at the carpenters
trade.
Politics is being talked up quite
lively. Everybody is for Folk.
a READER.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-05-19
Marble Hill, Missouri, Thursday, May 70, 1904.

/ salary and money expended for office.
Mary Wilson allowed S12 for care o
self ana daughter.
School fund bond of Charles May il
sum of 500, approved.
Oliver Eaker exempted from work or
public roads.
J. J. Conrad allowed $65; money ad-
vanced to pay state hospital expenses q
] Randolph James.
Road commissioner ordered to survey
road petitioned for by John Revelle al
private expense.
Road commissioner ordered to survey
road petitioned for by VIM. Noble al
| private expense.
| a. +. Lutes exempted from work on
| public roads for / year.
| School fund bond OF James 0. Morri-
son in sum OF S458 approved.
Lutesville Banner allowed So for pub
fishing notice of local option election.
| Marble Hill Press allowed So for
statioary furnished probate Judge.
Lutesville Banner allowed $15.75 for
publishing notice of result of local option
election.
Cause of road petitioned for by S. S.
Stuckeyr ct. al, dismissed.
w. H. Lutes exempted from labor on
| public roads for i year.
Statement by Sam J. McMinn, circuit
| clerk, of fines imposed and collected, ap-
proved.
Voting precinct changed from M. M.
Bollinger's to M. A. Nations's.
a. P. Grader allowed $3.50 for deliver
ing election poll books.
j. A. Headrick allowed $40 for care of
d. W., Revelle.
School fund bond of j. N. Stone for
loan of $3.50 approved.
Taxes levied as follows: state purposes
17e; county purposes 50e; road purposes
15c; special interest tax 10c on the S1OO
valuation, and 81 or 4 days labor poll tax.
Judge James protesting special levy Of
special interest tax.
Malinda Baker allowed So for care of
Sarah Provens.
Taylor Mercantile Co., allowed 1851
for goods furnished paupers.
Financial statement of J. A. Taylor,
county clerk, approved.
School fund statement of J. A. Taylor,
county clerk, approved.
Financial and school fund statements
ordered published in the Lutesville
Banner.
Delilah Sites allowed $40 for care of
son.
Dovie Dixon allowed $40 for care of
self.
w. w. Williams allowed SIS for care
of Ora Inman.
Concluded next week.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-05-19
Respectfully submitted,
MADISON r. SMITH.
W. NJ, c, Commencement.

The commencement exercises OF
Will Maytieid College will be held
next week in the Baptist church.
Sunday night t Principal F. j..
Henderson, will deliver the Bacca-
laureate address; theme, What to
Seek First. Wednesday night the
silver medal contests will occur.
THE contestants are Will +. Wells,
Webster Davault, J. r. Alternately,
Ida Williams, Bird Estes, Ethel O..
Stevens, Ella Tomlinson.
Thursday night the graduating
exercises will be held; gold medals
will be contested for. Contestants ::
Alva Jamison, Ella NJ. Fulkerson,
Christine Myrtle Dunn, Mae Grant,
r. Arthur Meyers, the last three
composing the graduate class.
The music will be furnished by
members of the music class, assisted
bv Professor and Mrs. Henderson,.
y cordial invitation is extended
to the public to attend all these ex-
ercises. Thursday night there will
be an admission fee of ten cents to
defray expenses.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-05-19
County Court Proceedings.
MAY TERM, 1904.


County court of Boll1nger county met
pursuant to adjournment, Monday, May
8, 1904, with all members present and the
following proceedings were had:
DR.. Burton allowed Stt for treatment
Of smallpox.
School fund bond of D. E. Hahn in sum
of 5000, approved.
Report of survey of roads petitioned
for by following parties approved: c. Fl.
Pape, ct. al; Ed. Mickey, ct. all; Hy.
Cooper, ct. AL; George B. Hahn, ,'ss' al;
J. NJ. Critics, ct. al.
c. G. Revclle allowed $50, part salary
as prosecuting attorney.
Ordered surveyed, at private expense,
roads petitioned for by following parties:
T. N. McKelvy, ct. al; J. L. Fulton, ct.
al. NJ. S. Harris, ct. al. H. Seabaugh,
ct. al; 1. D. Robinson, ct. al; R. w.
Statler, ct. al.
J.W. Reilly allowed S21 for services as
member Of board of equalization and S25
for services as county surveyor.
T.S Eaker allowed Sic for care of self
and family.
Randolph James ordered conveyed to
state hospital No. /, at private expense.
The following parties allowed $3.50
each for services as fiagmen and chain
men: J. G. Glaserer, David Cloninger,
A. L. Cloninger, John Cubbage, A. E.
Myers, Marion Ford, H. E. Gray, VIM.
Patterson, w. C. Barks, L. C. Hahn,
Eli Hahn and John Seesing.
J. W. Brown allowed $3.50 for board
ing jury in inquest case of John Greer.
F. B. CHppard allowed S21 for services
as member of board of equalization.
Judges and clerks of local option elec-
ton allowed ST. SO each.
Erroneous assessment of James P.
Gibbs corrected.
Peter Bess allowed 50, room rent for
election.
Daniel Barks allowed So, room rent for
election.
William Kitchens allowed 50, room rent
for election.
The following parties allowed So each
for returning poll books from their vot-
precincts: D. r. Sample, Sedgewick-
Vile; S. J, Long, Kitchens; G. A.
Conrad, Greenbrier; H. P. Vandevin,
Drum; J. A. Slower, Dunn's; S. E.
Dewhitt, David Bollinger's, and j. r.
| Grant, Zalma.
j. Mungle allowed $3.50 for return
ing poll books from NJ. NJ. Bollingers-'
| L. w. Rose allowed ST for returning
poll books from Latin.
| Melvin Shelton allowed SOC for return
ing poll books from Lutesville
| J.R. Conrad allowed So for returning
poll books from Lixville.
Charles H. Myers allowed ST so fo1. re-
turning poll books from Peter Besses.
PHI. Winters allowed ST for returning
poll books from Glen Allen.
| S. D. T7fomason allowed ST 80 for re-
turning poll books from Bessville.
w. S. Davault allowed $50 for servi-
ces as constable of election.
J.H. Turley and J. A. Berry allowed
50 each, room rent for election.
J. M. Chronister and ]. L. Robertson
allowed 81 each for services as constable
OF election.
B. L. Bowman and Charles H. Myers
allowed St:5O each for services in casting
up vote of IDEAL option election.
Henry Gaines allowed 81 for services
| as constable OF election; 50 for room rent
and ST .25 for repairing booths.
| A. C. Sample allowed So, room rent
for election.
Robert Shrum allowed ST. for services
as constable of election.
Nathan Lloyd allowed 5Oc for putting
NJ .ro+;nnr booths at Greenhrier.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-05-19
ZalIna.

NJ. ). Gladdish Of IIuxie was on
our streets last Wednesday.
The rainy weather is delaying
the corn planting in the lowlands.
Trade has been rather quiet for
| the last few weeks, so the merchants
say.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Crosby of
Greenbr1er spent the day in Zalma
last Friday.
A girl arrived at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Conrad IL. Pape on May
7th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Avery Slagle of
, near st. LOUIS are visiting at r. and
Joe James.
b. II. Bollinger went to White
water last Thursday on business.
Thos. Bunyard, grocery drum
mer. called on the merchants last
week.
Sheriff y. c. KING came down
from Marble Hill Friday evening
on business.
Born-May 18th, to Mr.. and Mrs.
August Iames, a fine girl; mother
and babe are doing we'll.
Dan Corbin went to Arkansas
last Sunday on business.
Mr.. Hope Of Puxico, manager of
the T. J. Moss Tie Co., spent Satur-
day here investigating the robbery
Of the store.
Jesse Kinder, \. F. Watkins and
Henry Young, all of Sturdivant,
spent Saturday in our town.
The presiding elder, Rev. Wors-
mop, held quarterly conference and
preached at the NJ. +. Church Sun
day morning and night.
DR.. Lagos of this place and Dr.
DAVIS Of Sturdivapt performed Il
delicate operation on Ben George
at the l@tter's residence near Sturdi-
want last Tuesday. Mr.. George was
getting along we'll at last reports.
Our town was considerabl V excit-
ed when it became known that the
safe in the T. J Moss Tie Co. s store
was blown open and robbed Friday
night. 1t appeared to have been
the work of professionals, and the
burglars made away with about
$500 in currency and checks and
one note. There were about $3.50
in checks, some payable to the COM
pany. The gang consisted ofabout
five members. three of whom pros
pected the town under the guise of
tramps begging for meals on Tues
day; Thursday two appeared and
advertised ''Banio picking" show
at the Christian church that night.
They left next day for Advance,
and were last seen leaving Advance
Friday evening pretending to go to
Allenville. They came and left
here afoot and arrived in Advance
in two horse buggy.
G. Cook.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-05-19
ScOpus.
Health is good.

Health is good.
The farmers are about all done
planting corn.
Fishing seems to be the order of
the day.
W. r. Farrar and wife visited
II. B. Cole and wife Sunday.
The few farmers in this vicinity
who have strawberries say there is
fine crop.
Rev. A. J. Lincoln filed his reg
ular appointment Sunday at Coles
Chapel, delivering an excellent SER
mon.
Mr.. Aubuchon, our grocery sales
man, passed thru on his regular
rounds Thursday.
W. R. Cory; one of our leading
mill men, left here en- route to Pop
Lar Bluff one day last week. He
will be missed great deal thruout
the community.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-05-19

the family Of Zenas Stevens Sunday.
The Pioneer Cooperage Co. fact
Dry burned down last Friday night,
destroying all the machinery, but
fortunately damaged nothing else.
haven't heard full particulars.
Homer Farrar is talking of going
to st. Louis to learn telegraphy.
Yes, we arc all for Folk out here
and think every other good demo
crat ought to be.
PECK'S BAD Boy.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-05-19
Shoes for All.

Mems nice Sunday shoes, regular
$3.50 value, at this sale CSC.
Mems nice Sunday shoes, regular
S1.75 value, at this sale St.20.
Mems nice Sunday shoes, regular
50 value, at this sale 40.
Mems every day shoes, regular
$3.50 value, at this sale s1.10.
Mems Dittman crimp heel shoe,
regular s2.25 value, only SITS.
Mems Oxfords, from s1.10 up.
Mems patent leatherss..s shoes, reg.
$3.50 value, at this sale $3.50.
We carry a fine line of Mems pat
ent leather oxford shoes which
will be sold at a sacrifice.
Ladies' fine Sunday shoes from
85c up.
Ladies' fine slippers from SIC up.
Infantants' and children's shoes
red, white, blue, black, yellow,
tan, green and,any other color,
from 2Oc up.
Ladies' patent leather slippers, st
this sale. S1.45.
Ladies' patent leather shoes, reg.
S3.25 value, at this sale St.75.
All our Millinery is made by our
own Milliners. We can certain
ly please you in this line. We
trim hats free of charge.
Oilcloth, very best, per yd., 23c.
Churns, extra bargain, TIC gal.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-05-19
HON. JOSEPH W. FOLK
Addresses Our People.

The Hon. Joseph w. Folk, Mis-
souri's next Governor, spoke about
two hours last Tuesday in the court
house at Marble Hill to Il large and
Enthusiastic audience. The court
room was filled to over flowing,
many standing in the hallway.
He was met at the train by DR.. G.
NJ Wilmer, Attorney ". *. Chandler
and Hon. J. NJ. Wclker, who escort
ed him to the courthouse. Mr.. Wei
ker in few we'll chosen words intiO-
duccd Mr.. Folk as the next Cover
nor of Missouri.
Many of the Oldest citizens of the
county listened with marked attcn-
ton to the address, and seemed
much gratifcd that they would be
afforded an opportunity at the COM
ing election to vote for this man
for Governor of the great state OF
Missouri. He spoke in unqualified
terms against boodlers and bribers
and for the strict enforcement ofthe
law.
After Mr.. Folk had finished his
address, II. r. Oglesby, candidate
for Railroad and Warehouse Coin
missioner, was introduced and pie,
sented his claims in short talk.
Mr.. Folk shook hands with near:
ly the entire audience as they pass
from the room. Music was furnish
ed for the occasion by the Marble
Hill Cornet Band.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-05-19
To Worlds Fair Visitors.

1t gives me pleasure to announce
to my friends of Marble Hill and
vicinity that l am prepared to give
them the opportunity to secure
rooms in the best part of the city
during the Worlds Fair, as 1 have
at my disposal thirty houses within
three to five blocks of the fair
grounds. Rooms in suites or single
to meet the requirements, at reason
able rates. Respectfully,
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-05-19
Clothing for Men and Bows

Navy blue lightweight suits, reg.
Sf1.OO value, reduced to $3.50.
Pants with or without belt, regular
$3.50 value for only $3.50.
Mems nice dress pants, regular
So value for only SIPS.
Mems nice dress pants, regular
$3.50 value for only Sis.
Mems nice dress pants, regular
$500 value for only $500.
Mems nice dress pants, regular
$500 value for only $3.50.
Youths stylish, 3-piece, summer
suits, long pants, sells every
where for S5; at this sale only
S1.75. Sizes, ii to.t9 years.
Boys knee suits from 45c up.
Boys knee pants, from t5c up.
Boys straw hats, sc.
Mems underwear, white, blue or
pink, regular 75c value for only
4Sc per suit.
We are the leaders in Men and
Boys straw hats.
Our 2, 3, 5 & 10c counter is loaded
with bargains.
Mating, long as it lasts, t01sc yd
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-05-19
To rhe Democratic Voters OF
BoHinger County.

GEkTLEMEN:-I bring my cause to
you, for many of y'oS know me and
have known me all my life, and
know whether / am worthy ofyour
confidence or not.
The ashes of my ancestors for
three generations back sleep IN the
bosom of old Bollinger. They
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-05-19
Dress Goods and Millinery

A lot of calico at only 40 per. yd.
Gingham, fast color, 81 &C now SIC
Bedticking, reg. 15c now tO12c.
Ladies' ribbed vests, 6 for 25c.
Waist goods, soc value, now 35c.
Silk gingham, very best sold every
where at 35c, our price now 2Oc.
Double width percales 10c, now71%
Lawns, beautiful line from which
to select at the following prices:
TIC at SC; 81 &C at 615c; 1Oc at
81sc; t21ac at t0c; t5c at 121ac;
2Oc at 15c; 25c at 17la; 30c at25c;
40c at 30c; SOC & 60c at 4Oc.
India linen, black or white, regular
15c value, now at 912c per yd.
Embroideries, SC value at only &c.
All embroideries reduced 40 per ct.
Laces from 1c up.
Ladies' parasols 75c value at 35c.
Window curtains, 75c value at Acc.
We.wlll give white curtain pole
and fixtures with every ST pair of
lace window curtains.
Ladies' black hose, 10c value, ~.
Ladies' skirts and waists for sum-
mer ware, per suit, $3.50 value
at S1.15.
Ladies' nice dress skirts, SOC up.
Ladies' waists, as long as they last
picking choice zoe.
Ladies' fine summer corsets, any
style or size at 24c.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-05-19

Every housekeeper should know that If
they will buy Defiance Cold Water Starch
for laundry use they will save not only
time, because it never sticks to the iron,
but because each package contains 16
Ozone full pound-while all other Cold
Water Starches are put up in A-pound
packages, and the price is the same, 10
cents. Then again because Defiance
Starch is free from all injurious chemi-
calls. If your grocer tries to sell you
t2-oz. package it is because he has a
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-05-19

THE Rosebud Indian Reservation,
South Dakota, containing 10000
acres of land, will be opened to set
tlement August 8. Registration
Will begin July 5 and close July %.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-05-19

Mr.. REED has withdrawn from
the race for the nomination for
governor, and Mr.. Folk has the
field all to himself. However, Mr..
Folk says he will go right on with
his canvass and will cndeavOr to
meet and speak to as many of the
people as possible before the con-
veDtiOD
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-05-19

THE republican delegates to nom
Illinois met in convention at Spring
field, and have been ballotting more
than week, and as yet have not
succeeded in taaking nomination.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-05-19

DoN'T fail to go and vote next
Saturday. 1t is half the battle to
have the right man in the right
place. This is selection democrats
are called on to make next Satur-
day. Show your democracy by
doing your part.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-05-19

Of before he puts in Defiance. He knows
that Defiance Starch has printed on every
package in large letters and figures "16
oZs." Demand Defiance and save much
time and money and the annoyance of the
iron sticking. Defiance never sticks.