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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1906-02-02
Suicide at BrOOkfield.

Louie Theme, aged 80 years,
q widower with three small
children, committed suicide Sat-
turday by throwing himself in
front of a Burlington passenger
train, short distance east of
Brookfield. He was carried to
the depot after the train struck
him, but his injuries were of
ich a character that he died
EIfew minutes later.
Dependency over the death
his wife is said to have caused
air. Theme to take his own
life.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1906-02-02
NUMBER 81


H. B. Richardson, the senior
member of the abstract firm of
Geo. N. Elliott & Co. of Key.
tesville, had an experience
Tuesday that he would not like
to repeat again.
Mr.. Richardson is troubled q
good deal from an affection of
the bowels. Tuesday morning
ne felt an uneasiness in his
abdominal region and stepped
into E. w. Herring's drugstore
to take dose of ''No. g." which
is composed of equal parts of
six different medicines. w. G..
Agee, Jr., the clerk in Herring's
drugetore, was busy at the time
Mr.. Richardson came in and as
Mr.. Richardson was in some.
what of a hurry he waited on
himself and poured out a dose
of "No. 6'' into a graduate,
added little water, and drank
the preparation.
He also bought some headache
tablets, took one of them, and
then went to the courthouse.
He had not been there long
when the muscles of his face be-
gan to draw and twiUch and he
felt a numbness in the tips of
his fingers. He started for
home, and upon arriving at Her.
rings drugstore he described his
SYMPTOMS to DR.. 1. Knott and
was informed that he had been
poisoned.
Investigation proved that w.
G.. Agee, Jr., the drug clerk,
had some aconite that morn.
ing in the same graduate from
which Mr.. Richardson took the
dose of ''No. g." and had not
had time to wash the receptacle
before Mr.. Richardson came.
Aconite is q deadly poison
and it was that which came
nearly ending Mr.. Richardson's
earthly career.
He was taken to his home and
it was only by hard and in.
cessant work on the part of Drs.
Knott and Aldridge in admins.
tering antidotes, hypodermic in
jections of strychnine and vigor-
GUS rubbing, etc., by the doctors
and others that the patients life
was saved.
Mr.. Richardson spent an
extremely anxious day Tuesday
and Tuesday night and suffered
a great deal, but all danger is
now passed and he will recover.
1t was, indeed, close call, and
the COURIER congratulates MIR.
Richardson upon being in the
land of the living.
He attaches no blame for the
accident to anyone but himself.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1906-02-02

If Keytesville can't get water
works for S11, 900, then let's put
in electric lights. pave the streets
or do something to let the world
know that we are an aggressive
people and not q set of moss.
backs.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1906-02-02

Keytesville ought to be
ashamed of itself to be without
single, solitary modern con.
venience. Really, fellow citizens,
don't you feel "sheepish?"
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1906-02-02
Chapm ans Voting Machine

Chapman's Voting Machine
The editor of the COURIER was
shown a voting machine Wed.
nesday which was manufactured
right here in Keytesville by
Eugene F. Chapman, and on
which Mr.. Chapman was grant
ed patent by the United States
government December 13, 1904.
The machine is very simple in
its construction and can be sold
at a good profit for a price not to
exceed $50.
The voter steps upon a plat
form and the ring of a small
gong indicates thst the machine
is ready to receive his vote.
The tickets Of the various polit-
ical parties, all consecutively
numbered, are exposed to view.
To vote straight party ticket
the vote places the number of
the ticket, he wishes to vote be.
meath a star, but if he wants to
voter for any candidate or can
didates on another ticket or
tickets the number or numbers
of that ticket or tickets are plac.
ed to the left opposite the voting
column where appears the name
of the candidate or candi-
date for whom he wants to cast
his ballot. By this arrangement
the names of other candidates
for whom the voter desires to
vote are substituted for those for
whom he does not wish to vote.
In voting on constitutional
amendments the words Eyes" or
"no" are written to the left and
opposite the proposed amend
ment as he may closer.
A place is also provided in the
voting column for the presi-
denti al electors when so desired.
The machine works entirely
aut omatically and supplies its
own tickets on roll of paper
placed in the machine for that
purpose.
No "ways that are dark and
tricks that are vain" can possi-
bly, be practiced upon this in
genius invention and every
voter is given square deal.
The ballots are preserved in
the ma chine and are counted by
rolling the paper back in the
opposite direction it rolled when
the votes were cast.
We regard the invention as
entirely practicable, and see no
reason why it should not make
Mr.. Chapman fortune. But as
it supplies its own tickets it
strikes a blow at the printing
business that will not set we'll
with the fraternity.
Mr.. Chapman says that by its
use honesty is positively locked
on the inside of the mac line and
dishonesty is locked out. No
exertion whatever is necessary
on the part of the voter to
operate this machine. No taxa
ton of memory to pull levers,
turn cranks or press buttons as
is required in other machines.
One single flash at the instruc-
tions, chow to vote," lights up
the mind with a thorough UNDER
standing how to vote according
to your sentiment and every
voter knows that he votes to suit
himself.
Miss Lou Pollard has returned
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1906-02-02
Grand total S7,534,278

AS compared with 1904 the
assessment of 1905 shows an
increase cf S218,869 in real
estate and of s6,OO7 in personal
property.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1906-02-02

S. F. Trammel, a prominent
real estate man of Salisbury,
was at the capital Monday, and
remembered the COURIER sub.
stantially while here.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1906-02-02
CONFEDERATE VETERANS OR
CAME.

Arrangements Perfected to Erect
a Monument In Memory of
General Sterling Price.
Headquarters Sterling Price
Home Camp U. e. V.
KEYTEsYILLE, Mo-, Jan. q, 1906.
Pursuant to notice, this en-.
campment met at the Odd Fell
lows hall in this place January,
q, 1906, and Notwithstanding the
bad roads and other unfavorable
conditions there was a large
number of old veterans in at
tendance.
The meeting, on being called to
order, it's object was stated to be
the organizing of central en-.
campment of U. G.. VS.. at this
place, the old home of General
Price, and the inaugurating of a
movement for the building of
monument to his memory.
1t was unanimously agreed
that with this object in view a
strong encampment here would
ADD weight to that undertaking
and was fully approved by all
present. Absolute .unanimity
and hearty endorsement was
made of the proposal to build a
monument to General Price.
His life as man, citizen, states.
man and distinguished soldier
should not only invite the ap-
proval and encouragement of all
the citizens of this county, with.
out regard to closer lines that
may sometimes be drawn, but
deeply interest every citizen of
the state who has pride in the
achievements of her foremost
ciJizens.
The purity of his private alife,
the dignity which marked his
individuality as a man, his rec
ord as citizen and statesman,
and his distinguished record as
soldier and commander in two
wars, fits him for that recogni.
tion which the world in all the
ages has accorded ito men of
marked genius.
AS citizen of this3county he
was nearer to US, but the state
shares with us and is entitled to
share in the pride we feel in him,
and the honor we would do to his
memory, and so, too, his native
state, Virginia, and 80, too, the
whole country, tor he was a
striking example of American
citizenship.
| We as an organization of U. c..
VS. are of the opinion that the
asperities of the war have so far
yielded to the good sense San1
sober judgmenta of all mankind. +.
and we know that this is truej $50
far as the old soldiers of the
Federal army are concerned, that
we, who shared with him in that
greatest of struggles for the
maintenance of conviction on the
one side and the other, will be
accorded the privilege we as.
sumo in attempting to lead in
the movement to pay this tribute,
and we shall confidently look for
assistance from all soldiers, gray
or blue, as we'll as citizens who
may find our object to be a
worthy one.
For lack of time at this meet.
ing articles of incorporation
were not entered into, but at a
future meeting to be called by
the commander of this encamp-
ment, timely notice of which will
be given, such organization will
be effected and officers elected,
including treasurer, who will be
re quired to give good and suf.
ficient bond that will insure a
t proper application of every dol.
lar that may be contributed tc
the use intended.
j. G.. WALLACE Commander
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1906-02-02

Miss Lou Pollard has returned
from visit to friends and rel.
atives in Bowling Green and
Hannibal.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1906-02-02

Est. Pryor l.. Davis: DR.. J.
F. Welch al lowed an account
of $50; Stats G Bunnell,
SIS; r. E. Davis, S15.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1906-02-02
MAN WAS MADE TO HUSTLE.
State H YTEsvILLE, MISSOURI,

Probate Pointers.
Est. VIM. Kaneer: A. B. Price
allowed a note for S87 30.
Est. John Anderson: w. D.
Vaughan allowed an account of
S5.25.
Est. Pryor L. Davis: DR.. ].
F. Welch al lowed an account
of $3.50; Stats & Bunnell,
SIS; r. E. Davis, S15.
Est. Mary Porter: Henry
Hayes, administrator, presents
rec eipts showing payment in full
of amounts due the heirs of said
Mary Porter as shown on final
settlement and said administra.
tor is discharged.
-
Est. heirs Mary L. Foglesong:
On application of Jasper N.
Foglesong, father of Arthur and
Luther Foglesong, minor heirs
of Mary l.. Foglesong, deceased,
said minor heirs being over
the age of Ia years and making
choice in writing of their said
father, it is ordered that he be
and is appointed guardian and
curator of said minors. Bond in
the sum of $500 approved with
VIM. j. Trueblood and j. M.
Mason as securities.
Est. Margaret A. Robinson: {:
W. E. Harshe, administrator,
presents proof of publication of
notice of final settlement, which
is examined and approved, and
said settlement showing a bal.
ance of S5,28O.O9 due estate,
said sur.i is ordered to be dis
tributed as follows: Mrs. w. E.
Harshe, S1,S6O.O3; Mrs. P. B.
Branham, ST, ,86O.O3: Mrs. Marga-
ret Sommerville, 1,560.O3, and
for which said administrator
presents the receipts of said
heirs, and it is ordered that he
and is finally discharged.
Est. Mary Tobin: John Tobin,
the husband of Mary Tobin, de-
ceased, having been duly noti-
fled that unless he appear before
this court and qualify as
administrator of the estate OF
said Mary Tobin, some other
suitable person would be ap-
pointed by the court to admins
ter said estate, and said John
Tobin having failed to appear
and qualify as such administra-
tor, it is ord cred that 0. P. Ray,
public administrator. be and is
appointed administrator of said
Mary Tobin's estate, and that
he take ch arge of same in his
official capacity.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1906-02-02
Probate Pointers.
Est. VIM. Kaneer: A. B. Price
allowed a note for S87 80.

Est. John Anderson: W. D.
Vaughan allowed an account of
S5.25.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1906-02-02
Roll of Honor.

The following friends have
caused the COURIER man to re-
joice by either becoming new
subscribers or by renewing their
subscription to the CoUR1EF
during the past week. May
heaven bless 'em:
NEW SUBSCRIBERS.
Mrs. NJ. Arbogast, A. X. Riley,
Lee Chitty, Mrs. Eliza Prewitt,
L. r. Hood, K. NJ. Tisdale.
"a. L. Bitter, T. r. Hanes,
Fss. B. Wiseman, j. A. Twyman,
*H. ]. Butt, EFF. Chapman,
Frank Spence, T. j. Morris,
o. E. Stephens, Miss Lille Heaton,
Isaac Hail, col, Jas. A. Bruce, eel
RENEWALS.
Gran Goodson, j C. Burris,
10. B. Anderson, j. a. Merchant,
J. NJ. Glenn, Theo. Toben,
r. c. Poberts- B. NJ. Strub,
walter Milford, A ]. Sears,
r. Holcomb, D. Iglehart,
W. j. Humphrey, j F. Bucksath,
F. D. Kruse. DR.. M. B, Austin.
T. E. Penick. W. E. Edison,
s. F. Trammel, Oscar Perkins,
C. e. zook, D. R. Singleton.
VIM. Kottmann, R. ]. Owens,
G. s. Hager, ]. W Hedrick,
A.F Tooley, Joe Larkins,
W. N. Willett, Ed Brandt,
C. N. Butt, John Kuhler,
r. P. Clarkson, VIM Hopkins. col
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1906-02-02
Chariton's Taxable Wealth.

Below we give an abstract of
the taxable wealth of Charlton
county for the year 1905.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-02-09
What He Might DO.

The custom of preserving the bust
ness name of firm years after the
founders have passed away or disap-
peared finds its reproof in a story re-
lated by the New York Evening Post
A young man who was sent out to
canvass leading lawyers in a certain
interest. entered the Office of firm of
great prominence and said: ri should
like to see Mr. NJ" mentioning the
first name of the firm. Very sorry,
sir, but Mr.. M. has been dead three
years." was the answer. well, in
that case should like to see Mr.. NJ
the second name of the firm. ''Mr.
N. retired from the firm over a year
ago." said the clerk with smile. 'In-
deed; then may see Mr.. O."-the last
name of the three. "Mr. o." replied
the clerk, SAILED last week for Eu-
rope, and won't be back for a month
yet; is there anything can do for
you?" There u.s." answered the can
vasser. with the utmost suavity; "some
day when you have time you might
bring the firm name up to date"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-02-09
OLD ROSE COMES TO ITS OWN.
Pari. Hears It Will Be the fashionable
Color for Spring.

Paris Hears It Will BE the Fashj onabIe
Color for Spring.
Opinions may differ about the fash
ionabie hue for winter gowns, but
from the tidings which come from
Paris there will be no doubt of the
smart color for the spring. Lavender,
violets and mauves. greens, golden
brown and tan, must all go down be.
fore old rose. Broadcloth is to contin-
ue the vogue for the fabric, but old
rose is crowned queen. Miss Roose-
Welt will have an old rose broadcloth
among her walking suits, and it will
be trimmed with Persian embroidery.
Old rose is just beginning to slimmer
among the gowns at Understandable
gatherings, and it adorns only women
who are always in the vanguard of
style and who pay big sum to Paris
modistes for the first hints Of a coming
fashion. Mrs. Perry Belmont has an
old rose velvet which is one of the
handsomest toilets of the winter.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-02-09
81 Boxes Of Gold
300 Boxes of Greenbacks
For the most words made
up from these letters
Y i 0 Grape-Nuts
331 people will earn these prizes
331 people will earn these prizes

Around the, Preside or about the
well-lighted family reading table dur
ing the winter evenings the children
and grown-ups can play with their
wits and see how many words can be
made.
20 people making the greatest num-
Der OF words will each receive little
box containing $1,000 gold piece
10 people will each win one box con-
tanning a $500 gold piece.
900 people will each win box con-
tanning $1.00 in paper money and one
person who makes the highest number
Of words over all contestants will re-
ceive box containing $4,000 in gold.
1t is really most fascinating bit of
fun to take up the list evening after
evening and see how many words can
be added.
A few rules are necessary for abso-
lutte fair play.
Any word authorized by Webster's
dictionary will be counted. but no
name Of person. Both the singular
and plural can be used, as for instance
"grare" and grapes"
The letters in "Y-I-O-Grape.Nuts"
may be repeated in the same word.
Geographical names authorized by
Webster will be counted.
Arrange the words in alphabetical
classes, all those beginning with A to.
eether and those beginning with f to
come under E, etc.
When YOU are writing down the
words leave some spaces, In the A. n
and other columns, to I'LL in later az
new words come to you, for they will
spring into mind every evening.
1t is almost certain that some con.
.estants will tie with others. In such
cases prize identical in value and
character with that offered in THAT
class shall be awarded to each. Each
one will be requested to send with the
list Of words plainly written letter
describing the advantages of Crane.
Nuts, but the contestant is not "a.
quired to purchase pkg. These Let.
tiers are not to contain poetry, or fancy
fourishes, but simple, truthful stats.
ments, of fact. For Illustration 4
person may have experienced aome
incipient or chronic ais 'traceable II
unwise selection Of food that failed 10
| give the body and brain the enerxv,
health and power desired. Skekin.,
better conditions : change IN. food n
made and Grapefruit and cream useT
IN place Of the former diet. Sunnose
lone quits the meat fried potatnes,
IIstarehy. sticky messeS fofi half.cooked
IOnts or Wheat and cuts ont the cofYee.
Try, 10y. TOR brea kfast j bit Qf fruit. =
dish of Crap Nuts and cream. ~
oft;boilsd sggy. q slics pf hard r
md q eup of Postum 9. sood Co6es..
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-02-09
CHAPTER XXI.
Innocence of Helen


The king of Damascus had grown
very old and very sour within those
last few days. Rage and chagrin had
SO shaken his frame that he seemed
stricken with palsy; and his voice,
from its howlings and meanings, had
become hoarse and cracked But he
had promise of sweet revenge. His
soldiers were upon the track of the
fugitives, and he believed they would
bring them back o, how he would
gloat over the sufferings of his vic
Tins when they came within his
power!
Il tell thee. About Cassem," he said.
addressing his minister. the fair, frail
Ulin must suffer for this. She is no
longer your child; shall not regard
| her as such.
About bowed his head, and answered
I that he was content.
Omar could not help noticing that
his friend was in Trouble. and he took
the liberty to ask what had gone
wrong.
Alas" cried Horam. Everything
| cues WTOuS. AHQ ne tOlQ now he mad
put away all his wives for the daugh.
ter of About Cassem, and how she had
betrayed him and fed from him. And
then he told how he had once captur-
ed his dreaded enemy, the Scourge Of
Damascus. and how the prize had
slipped through his fingers by means
of the treachery Of his slaves.
"By my life," exclaimed Omar, "you
have been most sorely afflicted"
But the worst Is yet to be told,s'
pursued Horam, clenching his hands,
and crashing his teeth. 1.-THE robber
and the lady Ulin went of on the
same night, and l have every reason
ito believe that she corrupted my
slaves to set him free. In fact. I am
sure she did. / think they will be all
within my power by tomorrow, o,
Omar, you have known much Of my
sorrow. L have grown old since we
4 last met-very old. In years I am but
the passing Of two harvests ahead Of
you; but in trial and trouble ! have
left you far behind. The last time you
were In Damascus the flrst great trial
Of my IFS came upon me. You remem.
\ her II. 3 ii ..6 II q III
!, "Of what do you speak! q n
why Of my wife Of the drst VII,
y \ ever had--of her whom q INSIDE ~
queen. 4 sss3.;1 RI !. Z s5.>..1
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-02-09
How She Could Get a Shock.

One day an electric car was derailed
on the main street. The conductor
went to nearby ONCE and telephoned
for the work gang When he return
ed to the scene of the accident he
saw that the passengers were on one
side of the track with the exception Of
one lady, who seemed to be afraid to
cross the rails.
When the conductor drew near she
asked, in a timid voice: would I get
a shock ii put my foot on that rail7''
pointing to the nearest one.
mo, madam" answered. the conduo
tor, politely. mot unless you put your
other foot on the trolley wire" Dos
ton Herald.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-02-09
CHAPTER Xxx.
A Kings Story.


The first person whom Ulin met
after entering the cave was Ezabel,
who stood by table upon which a
lamp was burning.
my dear child, I was just coming
in search of you. We were anxious.
What-have you been in tears? Ulin,
what is it? What has happened?"
The maiden, in memory of the great
event of the evening. forgot the cause
Of fear that had been with her. 1t
was secret she could not keep-a Sc
cret she had no wish to keep: and
resting her head upon EZabel's Shout
der, she told the story of her love.
Dearest Ulin," said the aged ma
tron, kissing the maiden upon the
brow, che is worthy of the trust you
have reposed in him."
At that moment Abba come in from
the grove wnere she had been in
search of her mistress; and very soon
see, too, had heard the story. She
gazed into Ulin's face moment. and
then, with tear glistening IN her eye,
she murmured:
Il shall be very happy now, for
henceforth l can serve and love you
both"
AS Abba spoke, and before any reply
could be made, Julian came hurrying
into the cave. He was much excited
and Ben Hadad saw a fear upon his
| face such as had never been seen there
before.
MY son." spoke the hermit what
means this? Your manner betokens
danger"
"And there is danger cried the
young chieftain. moving instinctively
to Ulln's side. 81 fear that have been
much to blame. l should have been
warned by the words of Osmir and
Selim. Those two Arabs have evident
ly discovered our abiding place"
"Well-and what them" asked Ben
Hadad.
Il think tuey have brought large
force against us"
"What-of Arabs? Do they mean to
rob u.s."
Perhaps" suggested Abba, "they
hope to recapture what they have
lost"
Ulin moved to Julian's side, and
leaned upon his stout arm. He kissed
her upon the brow and babe her BIZ
Of good courage; and then he said tt
the others. in answer to what had beer
suggested:
II fear the truth he's not yet beer
hit, II the Arabs are coming, as
apprehend, there may be another solu
ton to the problem. Those two ras
Gals who escaped us could easily hav'
followed us to this place. We wer
not looking for such q thing. and q
did not guard against 1t. They kney
that the maiden who had beel
4 snatched from them was the daughte
of the kings prime minister: and ma
they M hAye kroNn that she vas ! Ii
tk1nG a u 5anced III MI events. 4 4
~ uIra soaable 3to suppip2sose that the