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Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-01-20
Died In st. Louis.

Peter Soraghan died at his home
il St Louis on Saturday morning,
January IA at $50 O'Clock. Deceas-
ed was the father of Mesdames w.
p. Dooley, Norah McDonough,
VIM II. O. Bricn, Jno. A. Johnson,
and Misses Della +. and Annie NJ.
Soraghan, and DR.. J. Il. and Peter
J. Soraghan, all of whom were
reared in South Morgan where the
family resided until some ten or
twelve years ago when they moved
to St. Louis.
Uncle Peter. as he was familiar.
ly known, was an honest and true
Christian gentleman, and had a
host of friends in this county who
will be grievcd to learn OF his sad
death, lie was always prominently
identified with any movement
calculated to benefit the people, and
was greatly missed by his ncighbors
and the community general when
he left this county to take up his
residence in St Louis.
The funeral services were held at
St. Bridget's Church OH Tuesday
morning at $50 o'clock, after which
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-01-20
VIII Try Orange Culture.

Following the report Of the de
plrtment OF agriculture at WASH
ington, which IS experimenting in
plant breeding, that oranges a be
grown in southern Missouri, ar
I~angements are being made by APP
pie growers Of the Ozarks to set out
orange groves. Secretary Wilson
announces that an orange tree has
been developed that will thrive in 1.-THE
climate Of southern Missouri. The
discovery is the result Of efforts
made to find a hardy orange which
will survive hard winters in Florida.
Numerous intermiXtures have been
tried with varying degree Of success.
Notably the Japanese orange has
been crossed with the Florida orange
resulting in a tree as hardy as the
Arkansas and southern Missouri
peach, II is claimed that it will
live through a winter in which the
temperature goes to & degrees below
zero, 1t will not bear fruit in such
years, but il will live. This means
that the tree will soon be introduc-
cd into Arkansas Northern Tavoc
Oklahoma, Indian Territory, south
ern Missouri and southern Kansas.
W. arc NO, running a Beef Ring, nei,
thcr do we belong to any Ring, but We
are selling choice meats cheaper Than
anybody, Everything clean.
MASON & PRICE,
The Only Butchers,
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-01-20
A Quiet Home Wedding.

Mr.. O. r.. kavanauBh and Miss
Lulu Jacobs were quietly married
at home Of the brides parents Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Jacobs on North
Monroe street early Wednesday
morning, only che immediate sam.
lilies and g. few intimate friends be-
ing present. Elday J. II. krouch
of the Chgistian Church OF Upton
pronounced the words which unit
ed this happy young couple, after
which ihey Immediately departed
on the morning Pacific, mid show
eYs OF rlceo old shoes and good
wishes from aheir many friends
here, for GAINESVILLE, Texas, where
the groom holds a position in the
large mercantile establishment Of
which his brother is manager and
where he had prepared fox the re-
ception OF his bride before leaving
for Missouri, three weeks ago.
The bride was one OF Versailles
most beautiful and popular young
ladies', possessing all the accom-
plishments necessary to make her
c%ongenial. Her kind and pleasing
manner and happy disposition en-
dcared her to her associates to
such an extent that her absence
from their circle will be noted with
due regret. She was born in this
city where she grcwto womanhood.
The groom is the youngest son
OF Mr. and Mrs. w. IL. Kavan-
augh OF this city and was also born
and raised here, where he resided
until he accepted a position in the
house with which he is now con
nected. He has by shrewd bust.
ness tact and close application to
duty been promoted from time &c
time and now enjoys the utmos,
confidence of his employers. His
~jovial disposition and friendly ia,
ture have made him many friends
among his associates.
The couple belong to two Of oul
old and most highly respected
families and deserve recognition by
the best society at their new home.
The Democrat joins their legion
OF friends in wishing them a long
life of prosperity and all that per.
tains to making 1t one OF happi.
ness.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-01-20
Died After q Lingering IIiness.

the young wife of. F. Berkstresser,
deputy postmaster of Versailles,
died last Thursday night at the
Baptist Sanitarium in St. Louis,
aged 80 years and 20 days.
Mrs. Berkstresser had been under
the care of physicians here for sew
eral months, but her condition,
which at first took the form Of nerv-
prostration, baifled every effort
for her benefit and she grew worse.
Ii was discovered that she was at
nicted with a tumor and Monday
night of last week, accompanied by
her husband and sister Mrs. John
5hannep and DR.. Well she was
aiken to St, Louis and placed in
charge of the physicians at the San
itaTium.
Wednesday an operation was per-
formed, but while the patient with
stood this ordeal her physical con-
dltion was such that reaction proved
qsafavorable and Thursday evening
death relieved her OF her suffering.
Deceased was the daughter OF ID.
Y. Taylor, living three miles south
syess oi Versailles, and was born in
9his county. In March Of last year
she was married to ]. +. Berk-
sasesser, and the union presented
cvasy evidence of long life of hap
s,iness and devotion. But within a
few short months disease entered
QheiY home and death married i3 all
by fastening a silent hand upon the
fair young wife, eve though the
faithful husband did all in his pow
or. with medical assistance and
good nursing, 60 battle the grim
monster.
She was a consistent member Of
the Babtist church and bore her
long suffering with Christian forti-
tude. The remains were brought
to Versailles last Saturday morning
on the early train and taken to their
home on Campbell street. At II
O'Clock Sunday morning the fun
eral was held, Elder +. b. Woods
OF the Christian church preaching a
brief funeral discourse at the resi-
dencc, after which interment took
place at the city cemetery. The
grief-stricken husband. father,
brothers. sisters and relatives are
the recipients Of confidence from a
large circle of friends in this COM
munity, and especially the husband,
whose household has been broken
up. He did a noble part i'll the eX-
crcise Of his duties to the end and
while the cross seems hard to bear,
a wise Providence promises to deal
Justly, even At the expense OF earth
~ happiness or sorrow.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-01-20
ness.

w. Il. Ainsworth and wife, an
elderly couple living three miles
south Of Linn Creek, were burned
to death carly Tuesday morning of
last week. They lived in a double
log house which caught fire in
some unknown manner. The fire
was discovered by neighbors and
the roof and walls Of the portion
were the couple slept fell in FIRST.
The Charrcd remains could be seen
in the ruins and were removed a
soon as possible and taken to Linn
Creek where an inquest was held.
Nothing WAS elected further than
that they came to their death by
burning, causes unknown.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-01-20
A Worthy Home Industry,

OF the great volume Of promi-
nence that has been giver &c the
progress and Announcements being
made in the industrial channels
of Versailles and the compiling of
our numerous industries, one Of
ouf note worthy enterprises has
been overlooked. It is DR.. J. w.
Boles' dispensary Of homemade
remedies and preparatory medicines
made from formulas which he has
combined himself.
DR.. Boles was born and raised in
Morgan County and after gradu-
ating practiced medicine a number
of years, starting his drug business
here fifteen years ago. In 1882 he
was married 20 Miss Sarah +. Rains,
this union having been blessed with
two bright children, Miss Willie,
now in college, and Warren, here
with his parents. The Doctor is
probably as conversant with the
many changes that have taken
place here within the past thirty
years as any other resident of the
town, is a member Of the school
board and interested in having our
schools reach the highest standard
of excellence.
DR.. Boles has devoted his atteil-
ton in his business to the manufac-
ture of numerous remedies, among
them are Shell Bark Hickory Cough
and Lung Specific, Stomach and
Bowel Regulator, Grape Vine Hair
Tonic, Electric Oil, Vanilla, Lemon
and Orange Extracts, Condition
Powders, Poultry Food, Chicken
| Cholera Cure, and several other
preparations which have gained
merit owing to their curative quail.
tiles.
The Doctor has labored hard to
build upthis department of his bust
ness, has taxed his brain in exper-
imcnting and obtaining results in
the dispcnsary attached to his drug
store. Returns for his patient en-
ergy are just beginning to be real
lied, yet il the same sum of money
had been expended 10 place these
homemade remedies on the a
ket that big companies Use, the
name Of DR.. J. w. Boles would be
famous and it would now require a
block to accommodate his trade.
1t takes time, patience and cash to
place preparatory remedies before
the public, and while the Doctor
may not live TO reap the full reward
which must accrue from these meri-
torious formulas, he has established
a business that will live, and if
properly handled by his young son,
who is being schoolcd in their a
ufacturc, the time will come when
Dr, Boles' family will derive the
rich returns which follow where
merit, brain, skill and patience have
been expended to build a legitimate
competence for those who are to
take the place of a worthy and ell
ergetic ancestor,
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-01-20

the remains were conveyed to their
final resting place in the Calvary
cemetery. The Democrat joins
the many friends OF the family in
extending sympathy TO them lin
their sad hour OF sorrow.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-01-20

Fresh canned goods, flour, produces.
etc, assured Ia customers purchasing
grocer.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-01-20
Cured his Mother Of Rheumatism.

My mother has been "A sufferer for
many years FROM rheumati,ni." says w. \
II. Howard OF Husband, pennsylvania.
AT times she was unable To move ~
all while at all times walking VAS
painful. l presented her with Il bottle
Of Chamberiaiu's Pain Balm and after1
n few applications she decided It Nwasl
the most wonderful pain believer lshs]
had ever tried, in lact, she is nAve4
without it nov and is at al times aQbld
to walk. An occasional a~pplicatilO1
of Pain Balm keeps away the pail
that she WAS formerly troubled with
For sale by A. P. Mum eel.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-01-20

The highest award at the St. Louis(
Worlds Fair was given to the Mems and
Boys Shoes VIC sell The Peters Shoe
Co.'s Diamond Brand. If you wear
Shoes, wear good ones.
FAMOUS CLOTHING House
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-01-20

Williams Bros. New Livery Stables
are now open for business. Give them
a call when you want a stylish rig for
city driving.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-01-20

Phone l73 for buss to all trains,
going and coming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-31
RAWLINGS FOUND GUILTY.
Three Sons Convicted of Same Crime
In GEORGIA

A most remarkable criminal trial ended
Sunday morning at Valdosta, when the
jury found J. G. Rawlings guilty of the
murder of the two little children of w. L..
Carter. During the week preceding Raw
lings' conviction his three young sons, MIL
ton, Jesse and Leonard, had been convicted
Of the same crime, as had been their negro
accomplish Allen Moore, who turned state
evidence. The conviction carries the
death penalty. except in the case of young
Leonard Rawlings, whom the jury recon-
mended to mercy.
The elder Rawlings and w. L. Carter are
both retired Methodist preachers. After
leaving the active ministry they took up
and feud developed. They were con-
stantly haling one another in the courts.
Rawlings, after being hailed to court the
last time. openly threatened to eXterminate
the Carter family. The two children were
murdered in his effort to make the threat
good.
On the night of the tragedy Rawlings
and the boys surrounded Carriers home
and made a noise, and the children came
out and were killed. The Rawlings peo-
pie remained about the house all night,
trying to get the other members of Car
ter's family out and finally they tried in
vain to burn the house.
The father-in-law of Rawlings Is wealthy
and prominent. He says Rawlings may
hang, but that he will spend his fortune to
save his grandsons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-31
REAL ESTATE TRANEFERS.

TWENTY THIRD STREET NORTH
WEST between and F streets
Richard W. Sladen to Jacob Horn part
original lot 3, square 50; $40
NO 1906 p STREET NORTHWEST-John
b Macauley ct TX. to James a. and
Rebecca ]. Macauley, lot SO, square
219; SO
TWELFTH STREET SOUTHEAST be-
tween B and G streets-Martin VIE
gand ct Tx to Joseph S. and Lizzie e.
Jones, lot %, square 900; SO.
ADDITION TO CONGRESS HEIGHTS
Ralph p. Barnard ct al, trustees, to
Thomas II. Martin, lot O. block / $40.
NO. $40 9th STREET NORTH WEST
Patrick O'Toole ct ux. to May D. r.
Young, lot 20, square 5; $40.
CHICHESTER AND BERRY FARM-Wil-
liam II. Hunter ct Tx. to Lottie r. Rich
ardson, lots l to 4, Chichester, and lots
g. 6, Z, block g and lots 4S to 81 and So,
block 0, Berry farm; $40. Lottie l..
Richardson conveys same property to
William ii. and Henrietta j. Hunter
$40.
BROOKLAND-George A. and Anna T.
Myers to John w. Fling. lot %, block
49, $500
NINTH STREET AND MASSACHUSETTS
AVENUE NORTHEAST - katharine
Howard to Edward j. Shepard, part
original lot /. square south of 911; $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-31
TWO DRoWNED.
Reservoirs Bust at Bridgeport, Conn.,,
and Cause Immense Damage

Loss of life and immense damage to
property followed the bursting of reservoirs
north ofBridgeport, Conn.,. early yesterday
morning, a result of an unprecedented
fall of rain. The precipitation in the series
of showers which struck across Connecticut
Saturday night and Sunday morning
reached a total of seven inches.
The dam at Wards mill. at Easton. went
out sending great body of water down
through the town of Trumbull In a short
time the dam at the paper mill reservoir
broke. There was no warning to the peo-
pie who lived on the banks of what is
usually a small water course. The house
occupied by John Lesco, his wife and sew
eral children was picked uD by the flood
and carried a mile below The Lesco fam
lily We're asleep at the time and all were
rescued after a perilous journey.
A house occupied by Michael Moran was
hurled against the Berkshire bridge and
smashed to kindling wood, and it is be-
lieved that Moran was drowned. Police
and firemen went to the rescue and saved
several lives.
In North Bridgeport the water swept
against the Barnum avenue bridge and
wrecked it just when ice wagon was
crossing it,. In the wagon were William
Kowzeski and John Starkin. The wagon
and horses were swept away and Kowzeski
was drowned. Starkin was able to swim
ashore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-31
ST. Louis Saloons Raided.

Three squads of mounted police conduct
Cd inspection tours over the county line
from st. Louis yesterday, where are .dtu-
Rted many saloons and beer gardens, and
made number of arrests on charges of
violation Of the Sunday saloon closing law.
Several saloons that were suspected of in
fraction of the law were visited by officers
In plain clothes. who found that liquor was
sold, and when the uniformed police ar
rived and found the saloons closed tight,
the proprietors were arrested on informa-
uon furnished by the plain clothes scouts
AT one saloon. near Delmar Garden, Sergt
Hickman, commanding a squad of police
noticed on arriving that a man leaning
against the side OF the saloon pushed a
button. The place seemed closed but
Sergt Hickman pushed the sentinel aside,
forced in the door and found the saloon
nlied with persons drinking. The proprie-
tor was arrested. About a dozen saloon
keepers were arrested. and all We're taken
TO krkwood, where they were admitted to
bail before Justices of the peace. Officers
were stationed before the saloons to see
that they were not again reopened.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-31
Building Permits.

Building permits were issued today by
Inspector Ashford as follows:
To Mrs. James d. Davis, for three-story
brick addition to house at 1888 Roanoke
street; architect, c. B. Keferstein: contrac-
tor, John House; estimated cost, $4,000.
To Annie A. Hooper. for two-story frame
dwelling on 7th street, Congress Heights;
architect and contractor. George o. Web
ster; estimated cost. s1,650.
To George G. Weinberg, for repairing
three-story bakery at III 18th street south
east; contractor. Wolff Company; esti-
mated cost, 81, 600.
To James ]. O'Donnell, for one two-story
store and dwelling at 1913 II street south
east: architects, A. B. Mullett & Co.; build
err. James j. O'Donnell; estimated cost,
S., 500.
To>George W. Weber. for one two-story
brick dwelling at 1887 9th street southwest;
architect, B. s. Simmons; contractor, w.
L. Rodgers; estimated cost, 100.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-31
Planting the Black Locust.

A wave of popularity for the black locust
tree seems to be sweeping over the country
The tree is being planted on a particularly
large scale in the eastern states for rail-
road ties and fence posts. There is very
little reliable Information concerning the
rate of growth OF black locust or the age
at which 1t reaches It's maximum CONNER
cial value. Much of the popular matter
which has been written upon the subject
grossly overestmates the possible returns
10 be expected The forest service is con-
Quoting an investigation of this tree in
.he Ohio valley this summer with view
TO ascertaining the actual profits that may
accrue from planting ii. 1t is hoped that
upon the completion of this study reliable
Information upon the cilviculture of the
black locust will be available for publica-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-31
Mrs. Plat Arrived Home.

Mrs. Thomas c. Plat. wife of Senator
Platt, was passenger on the American
Line steamship st. Paul. which arrived in
New York Saturday night Senator Platt
went to the pier to meet his wife, She
came off the boat carrying possibly the
smallest dog that ever came across the
ocean. The senator threw up his hands
when he saw the dog, and asked her what
it was and where she got it.
ut is bulldog and was presented to me
ingly.
Mrs. Plat looked in excellent health and
appeared to be in high spirits. The sena-
tor was equally jovial and happy When
the forward deck of the st. Paul he ven
tured the guess that about half Of them
were Mrs. Platt's and packed with French
dresses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-31


Maximum temperature past twenty-four
hours, 81; year ago, So
Weather conditions and general forecast:
A barometric depression of considerable
energy is central this morning off the New
England coast, and the barometer is I'M
usually low east of the Mississippi, except
in the upper lake region. An area of high
pressure occupies the Dakotas, the upper
Mississippi valley and the Lake Superior
region.
Rain has fallen in New England, the mid
die Atlantic tes the east gulf and south
Atlantic states, northern Minnesota and the
Rocky mountain region.
The lowest temperatures of the month are
reported this morning from North Dakota
and the upper Mississippi valley, where the
minimum readings last night were from
"A to 80 degrees.
The weather will be clear tonight in the
middle Atlantic states, and fair weather is
indicated for tonight and Tuesday In all
other portions of the Washington forecast
district. except Florida and the east gulf
states, where showers are probable tues
day.
Low temperatures will continue in north
ern and eastern districts.
The winds along the middle Atlantic coast
will be fresh northwesterly; on the south
Atlantic coast light to fresh westerly; on
the east gulf coast light west to northwest,
and on the lower lakes fresh north to north
west.
a M. Sunday: Harrisburg 10; Cheyenne
10; Mobile 122; Winnipeg, 1.01: Syracuse,
194; Dodge, 272; Wichita, 324; New York,
204; Franklin, Pa, $50; Greensboro, Pa,
200: Rawlesburg, w. Va, 1.52.
The following heavy precipitation dn
inches) has been reported during the past
twenty-four hours Portland, Me-, Ito;
Mortified, 2.24; Jupiter, 1.S2; Rochester,
49, Montreal, ! A; Allendale, 5. G., LOO;
Thomasville, 2.40.
Steamers departing today for European
ports will have fresh northerly winds and
showery weather to the Grand Banks.
Records for Twenty -Four Hours.
The following were the readings of the
therr ometer and barometer al the weather
bureau for the twenty-four hours beginning
at pm. yesterday:
Thermometer-July 80. pm. So; pm,
rs; L midnight, Il. July 81 am, SO; s
a m, rs; II noon, %; pm, %.
Maximum, "a, at 2:45 pm, July 30; mini
mum, g. at am, July 81
Barometer-July 80, 1 pm, 1890; pm,
29.63; II midnight. 29.64. July 81 am,
20.t5; s am, 1855; noon. 2969; 2 pm.
20. 20.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide, liza am. and 1 :55 pm. ;
high tide, 710 am. and 1881 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 2:01 am. and Pap
The Sun and Moon
Today-Sun rose. 4:59 am; sun sets, lib
pm
Tomorrow-Sun rises 500 am.
Moon rises. 5:23 am. tomorrow
The City Lights.
The city lights and naphtha lamps all
lighted by thirty minutes after sunset; ex-
tirguishing begun one hour before sunrise
All arc and incandescent lamps lighted ff-
teen minutes after sunset and extinguished
forty five minutes before sunrise.
Condition of the Water
Temperature and condition Of water at 8
am: Great Falls-Temperature, IS; condi-
ton, f. Dalecarlia ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
70; condition at north connection, 2; condi-
ton at south connection, 2.
Up-River Waters.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
HARPER'S FERRY, w. Va, July 81
Both rivers are muddy here today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-31
Given Term of Thirty DAYS.

II saw this man begging on e street
northwest Saturday night" said Officer
Cavanaugh of the first precinct station in
the Police Court this morning, referring to
George Thompson, who was charged with
being a vagrant
What was he begging for?' asked Judge
Kimball.
"For the price of drink-for money" an
swered the officer.
I'm admit was drunk, but wish you
would let me go this time," pleaded the de-
PENDANT.
He was sentenced to serve term of
thirty days in the work house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-31
Gen. Booth Returned to Eneland

Gen. Booth of the Salvation Army re-
turned to England yesterday from his trip
to Australia. He Is In excellent health.
Gen. Booth will start from London today
on a 2,000-mile motor tour. Gen. Booth
was enthusiastic over the success of his
flve-months' tour in the antipodes. He ex-
pressed himself as profoundly impressed
with the possibilities of Australia's future.
Austraiia's Vital need he said, was more
population. and he was prepared to promote
his schemes of emigration on a greater
scale than ever before. Twenty thousand
acres of land In western Australia were
given to him to do with as he pleased.