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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-04
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On the Alma lyceum Course viii
Be Given Next Tuesday Even
ing, Dec. 10th, by
FRANK DIXON THE ORATOR
Will Deliver the Lecture That Has
Thrilled Many An Audience and
Made a Reputation For Him.

The next number on the Lyceum
Course will be given Tuesday evening,
Dec. 10 by Frank Dixon. In speak
ing of this lecture the New Castle
Penn. News said: Witt, logic and
eloquence held sway at the opera
honse. The lecture was ore of the
most magnificent ever delivered from
"A local platform. Frank Dixon has
wit, eloquence, logic, intellect; and
more, he has that divine spark called
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-04

genius the power that springs from
a masterly mind, the courage of con
scIous greatness. The speech sparkled
with spontaneous and original wit
that captivated the large audience
Unauestionahly one of the most scholar
ly and itellectual addresses ever heard
here 1t contaied humor. satire, ridi-
cule and pathos-all delivered with
the mastery touch OF the hnisbd
orator
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-04
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 7,

Report of School District No. Z, for
Arcadia and Pine River Township, for
month ending Nov. %, 1907.
Number of pupils enrolled %, number
of days taught 20, total attendance 4S3,
average daily attendance "a.
Pupils neither absent nor tardy dur
ing the month were, Marjorie Adams,
John and Kelley Fowley, Clyde and
Rexford Johnson. Elmer and Laurel
Muhn. Edna and Mildred Wiley.
HAZEL Hope POTTER, Teacher.
A chicken pie supper will be given at
the home of Mr.. Matt johnson, Friday
evening, Dec. l3, for the benefit of the
school
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-04
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvOR.

The members of the Presbyterian
Christian Endeavor will hold their reg
ular monthly business meeting Friday
evening of this week at the home of Miss
Laura Brown, on Downey street. A full
attendance is requested
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-04
ADVERTISED LETTERS

For week ending Nov 20, 1907.
Harvey Bason. Mrs. Daniel Burdick,
Minnie Billcox, Master Chas J. Dove,
Bert Gavitt, Raymond Garrison, Bert
Klock, David Morton, Alfred Rowe,
Mrs Rouly, +. Superior; John Salwan,
Mrs. Jerry Taylor.
The above letters If not called for
will be sent to the dead letter office
Dec. T6. 1907.
{. +. Brown. p. NJ.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-04
A NEW CIGAR FACTORY.

]. c. Poster of Cadillac has purchased
the Cigar Factory formally owned by X.
b. Ephriam. who is now located at Zee
land.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-04
S. S. CONVENTION.

Thirteenth semi-annual Pine River
Township Sunday School Convention
at Parkinson NJ. T.. Church,
MORNING SESSION, 10 a. m.
Song by Convention.
Devotional Exercises led by Geo Acker.
Song.
Secretary's Report
Reports from the Sunday Schools.
Five minutes review of the s. s. lesson
led by Edgar Sias.
Reading by Mrs Earl
Violin Dueit by Misses Hazel Thomas
and Lenua B Camheld
Election Of officers
Song ......... Parkinson School
Selection ....-.........- Geo. Acker
Male Ouartette
Address by Prof. Steadman
Closing Song.
EVENING SESSION, 700 p m
Orchestra
Devotional exercises Rev. c. f. Pollok
Song ........ ......... Parkinson S. 5.
Paper ...... Mrs. Divelbiss
Solo ......... ... Nellie Sharlow
Recitation ............. Carl Wood
Recitation Nora Partee
Song The Misses and Mr.. Steele
Selection ...... ... Mrs. Holmes
Recitation ....... Hazel Wilk
Tiolin Solo ......... & T.. Pollock
Recitation ........... Vera Thomas
Song .....4..... Forest Hill School
Recitation ...... Hildred Holmes
Duet Mrs Tedrow. Allie Molstan
Recitation ......... M Hugh Thomas
Song Hildred Holmes, Velma Micheals
Recitation ........ Lillian Markham
Violin Solo ............ Hazel Thomas
Recitation ....... g.. Coral Thomas
Violin Solo. ........ Lenna B. Camheld
Recitation ........ .......... Grace Packer
Song Convention
Orchestra.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-04

Miss Bella Noble spent Thanks
giving with friends in Saginaw.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-31
JoHN b. S~CHANNEP.

Early Breakfast Cofee-bes, on
.arth-at +. A. Williams.
The ut stone for the new NJ. f.
Church has arrived! and when the
pressed brick and other material gets
mere work will be started, and Con-
tractor Hamlin will be happy, as he
always is wheI at work.
Guido Hargett got home from his
Ark-Tex trip Tuesday, aud his friends
were glad to see him, as they were
fearful ne might get ''roped in
while down in Texas. Mrs. Hargetl
Was also glad to see him. for she
looked so ''solemncolly' during hi,
absence we were beginning to think
she had come to the conclusion tina
he was gone Tor good.
Did you say Missouri Red Apples
Not this time. But New York apple,
by the H., doz. or bushel lots. ia thu
Palace Grocery. W. y. GnSoN.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-31
Sold Whole Town.

Sheriff Gault offered practically the
entire city of Otterville at public auction
here yesterday. Originally the town
was plated for a city to be called Elkton
and the lots we're sold promiscuonsly.
Later the blasted hopes Of its promoters
allowed a large number Of its lots to lay
out in the commons, others were fenced
up into fields and still others were allow.
ed to 20 to waste.
Time and accumulation Of taxes caused
them to be sold, and d. l.. Saunders, a
then prominent citizen there, bought
them in at a very low price. Many Of
the lots are in the principal residence and
bushes sections of the city. Saunders
resold them aud many now have sub.
~stantial improvements on them. lie
died some years & leaving a large
family, and by investigation it was learn
ed that because of the existence Of some
minor heirs who by virtne Of the law
were entitled to an interest in the land
the deeds held by the supposed owners
were not absolute, and that before the
Saunders estate could be finally closed up
and the property holders clear their
titles, the lots must be resold.
This was accordingly done here yester-
day, and a large number Of, 0tterville
citizens were here to buy iu'their proper
ty and receive a court title. The lots
sold for irregular prices ranging from $40
up .-Missouri Democrat.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-31
Monster Temperance Meeting.

There was a big meeting at the court
house Sunday night to hear Rev. c. N.
White, Of Versailles, discuss the local
option question. Rev. White was at the
head Of the organization that carried
Morgan county a few weeks ago, and
would rejoice the heart of any public
speaker. The ~commodious circuit court
room was a jam and many were out in
the hall way, Rev. White is we'll known
to the church going people of California,
50 the subject as well as the man must
have helped to draw. Many were pres
ent from the country, especially the
young men. Rev. w. II. Smith, presi-
dent Of the Anti.Saloon League presided
and also made a short address. Rev.
White discussed the subject in a calm
and pleasant way dwelling on both the
moral and economic phases Of the ques-
ton. lie covered all the points on
the question that are considered Of i'm
portance and answered the arguments Of
the saloon men, He said that the oppo.
sition had only one point, the revenue
question. aud who would sell his boy for
money. Whiskey will not leave those
alone who leave it alone for there are
two many widows and orphans aud
mothers and families suffering from its
blight who have left It alone. -Moniteau
County Herald.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-31

November term of Probate court
begins Monday, November 18th.
Mrs. Oliver and her son, winfield.
left this morning for Los Angeles,
Cal, where they will make their tut
ure home.
Bring in your poultry and eggs.
We are paying the highest market
price. {. H.. PRICE,
Butcher and Grocer.
II YOU want a Notary Public don't fo,.
get the Phone 2b7, or call at room @ Ma
son & Hardy Bldg. Chas. W. Kava.
naugh, The Abstracter.
A good rain fell Friday afternoon
and night, and the weather got quite
cool by Sunday, with the heaviest
frost Of the season Sunday night.
Did you say Cranberry Sauce ?
No! But the finest Cranberries you
ever ate, 15c. per qt., 2 for 25c., at
W. n. GuSoN's.
b. II. Hunter, in company with
wife and wife's sister, Miss Josephine
Ross. were in Sedalia last Saturday
evening taking in ''Bandana Land"
played by the celebrated William
* Walker Co. B. II. rel o is a
good time and says they are artists in
their line.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-31
Insisted On Jail.

A pitiful case of self -imprisonment
tool place recently, not many miles from
where | am recording the painful facts.
A farmer, whose special failing was
love Of alcoholic liquors, stood before the
judge Of the police court charged with
drunkenness, disturbance on a public
conveyance, and assault aud battery.
When arranged, he pleaded guilty
and, to the establishment Of the Judge,
asked to be sent to Jail as a special favor.
The history OF the case was as follows:
The prisoner had RETAINED from the use
of intoxicants for four years, but on the
great national holiday. 1.-The glorious
Fourth" he had fallen from grace, and
under the influence of the drink had
committed serious misdemeaners.
The judge granted the prisoners re-
quest, allowing him, first. under bail, to
return to his home long enough to make
preparation for his extended absence,
Having arranged his affairs by selling his
stock, and adjusting other matters, he
returned to receive sentence. and while |
write he is Serving time" in a Massa,
chusetts Jail! lie might have escaped
with a heavy fine, but insisted on impris.
onment, lest, after the release. unde the
aroused appetite, he should be led &c
drink again, and commit other offenses
He desired to be forcibly kept from the
drink, that the newly stimulated thirst
for intoxicants might be again overcome
A pitiful case, indeed.
Who is responsible-who comes under
censure for this mans condition?
The man himself. Very trne. From
inheritance or cultivation, he has &
strong appetite for alcoholics. lie evi.
IDENTITY longs TO be rid Of his enemy, and
has once won a four years victory
How will he get OF again, when he |!
out of jails God help him. And h,
must ask help of God, If he would be
come a steadfast over conner.
But the state also comes under censu r,
for this mans misfortune. There ar,
state laws for the regulation" of tn,
liquor traffic, but very poorly enforced
Illegal sales are known to be going OF
constantly, and the officers Of the town
city, and state wink at the violations o
law and say, 1T can't be helped. ;
And every knows that such state
ment is not true.
The United States government, too, i
responsible for this mans condition
That tax liceyse Of S2S, without whicl
sales OF liquor are doubly illegal, is is
sued under governmental authority, an,
the government processes to be the pro
tector Of those whe dwell beneath IL
aegis!
Hasten the day when tottering virtu,
shall be defended, not defrauded; wher
the individual, the Church, the State
and the Nation, become allies in further,
ing mans complete and permanent
emancipation from the curse Of strong
drink. Rev. o. W. Scott Ritchburg,
' Mass.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-31
Hard Times Sociable.

Regardless OF the weather, the
Sample Room at the Hotel Martin
was filled to Overlooking Tuesday
evening by the best natured crowd
we have ever seen in Versailles. Ey-
erybody had a good time, everybody
had plenty to eat, and all went home
feeling better because OF the spirit Of
good fellowship. Our Methodist
neighbors were there in ''lull array"
and contributed immensely to the
general enjoyment.
Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Le-
geTe. Mrs. Boiling and Mrs. Childs.
Mrs. Childs appeared in a wonderful
creation just from Paris % DIR.
Kelly and ''Miss" Knoop were star
attractions. Mrs. Thorpe wore her
''Grandiather's clock" and Carl
Biersach looked just too cute. Van
Crewson was fined 50 cents for wear
ing socks, while a dozen OF the kids
were certainly ''dressed up" The
Versailles Band furnished the music,
and it was good music too, and every
one appreciated it immensely. /,
does the people OF a town good to get
out and get acquainted with their
neighbOrs.
The total receipts were sthirty-one
dollers and Slwenty sents, as "PLlpy''
Shutc would put it,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-31
The Two Giasses.

There sat two glasses filled to the brim
On a rich mans table. rim to rim:
one was rudy aud red as blood.
Aud one was as clear A. the crystal food.
said the glass of wine TO the paier brother:
Let us tell the tales of the past to each other.
l can tell OF n b'nque, and revel and mirth.
Aud the ptoudest and gtaudtst souls on earth
Fell under my touch as though struck by blight.
Then | was king, for I ruled In might.
From the heads of kings I have torn the crown,
From the height of fame have hurled men down
I have blas,ed many an honored name;
l have taken virtue aud given shame;
l have tempted the youth with a sip. a taste.
That has made his future a barren waste.
Far greater than n king am T.,
or any army beneath the sky.
| have made the arm Of the driver fail
Aud sent the train from the irun rail:
| have made good ships go down at sea.
And the shiieks Of the lost were sweet to me;
For they said: Behold how great you bel
Fame. strength. wealth genius, before YOU fall.
Aud your might and power are over all.'
"Hol ho' pale brother" laughed the wine.
Can You boas, of deeds as grea, as mineF"
said the water glass; Il cannot boast
oi a king dethroned or a murdered host;
But | can tell of a heart once sad
Dy my crystal drops made iigh. and glad;
81 thirst I've quenched and brows I've iaved:
or hands have cooled aud souls / have saved.
| have slept in the sunshine aud dropped from
the sky.
And everywhere gladdeued the landscape and
eye;
I have eased the hot forehead Of fever and pain;
have made the parclied meadows grow fertile
with grain.
! can tell Of the powerful wheel Of the mill
That ground out the -four aud turned at my will,
! can tell of manhood. debasedb by you,
That I have lifted and crowned anew.
! c ,eer, I help, ] strengthen and aid
! gladden. the heart of man and maid;
l set the chained wine-captive free.
Aud all are better for knowing me"
These are the tales they told each other,
The glass Of wine and its paler brother,
As they sat together, filled to the btim.
On the rich mans table, rim to rim.
ANONYMOUS.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-31
Florida More Than Three.Fourths
Dry.

Of the forty-six counties in Florida,
thirty-four are under prohibition as the
resu.t of local option elections, leaving
hut twelve counties where liquor may be
legally sold. The situation is even bet.
ter than these figures indicate, since in
mo , of these twelve counties the saloons
are not numerous, there being few out
side the county seat cities. The whole
number of saloons in the state is but 367
"A little more than one-twentieth as
many as in the city of Chicago.
In several of the remaining saloon
counties, preparations for elections are
now nnde way, and before this paper
reaches its readers there may be two
more dry" counties in OUT southe IN.
most state.
Jacksonville, Florida's largest CITY, is
in a turmoil of Christian protest against
the saloon. The President of the state
w. {. T. L. is chairman of a committee
on woman's work in that city. Three of
the largest newspapers give space weekly
to W. c. T. L. departments.
The legislature was deluged with Pc
ti'ions asking for a prohibitory amend
ment to the state constitution, and for
the prohibition of the express lug
trade" as well as for other reform meas.
ures. The effect of these petitions has
not only resulted in increased prohibi.
t on sentiment, but has influenced some
of the would-be candidates for public
Office to their friendliness to
prohibition.
The W. c. I. L. and the Anti Saloon
League work t,gether in the local option
campaigns, each effectively supplement-
ing the work of the other. Union Signal.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-31
The Best Paper For Family Reading.

The contents Of HE Youths Compan.
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Ways abound in s%toIies, long alal short,
which may be read aloud in the most
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Full illustrated Announcement 81 I'll,
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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-31
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Dentist.
office: hoods Bldg,
DersaiIies, Missouri
Office Ph0ue -
Residence Phone is

Just Observation-Disclosures car load
Of knobnoster flour, tine best on the
market. At F.. A. WILLIAMS.
Miss Edna Abel returned home
sunday night from a two weeks visit
With relatives and friends in Kansas
City.
Assessor Monsesss has been inter-
viewing our citizens in regard t.
their wealth the past few days, clos
ing the assessment OF the county for
1907, Tuesi lay.
George K. Neal. OF St. Louis, an
Did friend OF Rev. c. n. and Mrs.
White, oi this city. is visiting the
latter here this week, on his way
home from the general association
Jf Missouri at Lexington.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-31

Judge 2uppon;hal Of Russell, in a let.
ter t. the Lnry Herald, says: Speak.
ing from over fifteen years almost con
tluLOuS experience as a local newspaper
correspondent, the writer wants to all
wise all the teachers now entering upon
the years work IN a country district or
town withou, a paper, that they cannot
find a more pleasant, useful, helpful a.,
harmless, profitable avocation mot yo-
cation or diversion, than in correspond
ny regularly for some local or county
paper. To teachers let me say: 1t will
sharpen your senses. 1t will increase
your interest in your community and
mankind. 1t will change your current
knowledge from hazy impressions to
definite certainty. II will help you to
hunt for and to see and to commend the
good in your neighborhood, and to fgh,
evil, to ignote idle gossip and to dismiss
the vile and trivial from your mind. 1t
will be a better drill in rhetoric tina n
high school or college ever gave you. Il
Will leach you more about sp%elling.
grammar, capitalization AMI punctuation
than ever you learned at school. II will
ground YOU III local government, and
even local geography. on which the
general science of those branches is
based. The publishers will gladly give
YOU stamps and paper, but ii will be
money in your pocket ii YOU paid for the
privilege Of writing the local news
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-31
Appearances Against Him.

The man who sreaks in under the can
vas 10 see the circus and who climbs a
tree or box car to see a ball game with
paving his share of the expenses may
be honest, but appearances are decidedly
against him, says the New Era. So the
amt way with the merchant who draws
his trade from the advertising Of his fell
low merchants but never lifts his finger
to help push the town himself.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-31

For the best groceries Tor the least
money 60 to T.. A. Williams. Mason
X Hardy building.
The steam heat in the Wood
block was turned on Tuesday, and
now Jack Frost has no terrors for us.
Come up and warm.
We are headquarters for fresh and
salt meats. Come in and get our
prices. They are always right.
c. H.. PRICE,
Butcher and Grocer.
The Red men had a possum supper
and trimmings on Wednesday night
VI last week, in the Odd Fellow con-
'ectory. We were promised a write
rp OF the happy occasion, bu, failed
to get it.
Outings, Flannels, I'm
derWear, Skirts, Shoes,
Dress Goods in endless va
riety at
Carl w. BierSach'S
On The Corner.
John I. Gibbs addressed a large
and enthusiastic audience in the
Christian church at California. Mo-.
Sunday night. on the local option
question now being fought out in
Moniteau county.
II taken patiently aud persisten,ly win
relieve the most obstinate cases Of indi-
aestion. constipation, bad blood, bad
liver no matter how long standing
That's villa, HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
rca viii do. Is cents, Tea OF Tablets.
u. (. Hardy and c. u. Hunter.
Regular communication OF Yer
Sailles Lodge. No. III. A. F. IA.
W.. next Saturday night. There will
probably be work in..the F. c. degree,
and the change OF night OF meeting
will be decided. Come out and help.
The only true constipation cure mus,
begin It's soothing, healing action when
it enters the mouth. HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea restores the whole system
to a healthy, normal condition. 3 cents,
Tea or Tablets.
u. c. Hardy and c. y. Hunter.
The Woolmen OF the World got
away with a number of possums and
other good things at the Odd Fellow
dining room Monday night. From
the noise they made they certainly
mad an ENJOYABLE time. We would
like a report OF all these big doin's,
why not some one write 'em up for us2
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-31
Still Guessing.

Our guess on the Gunn-Biersach
wedding turned out o. K. Now we
have another guess coming this week.
as it Is reported to us that a promin-
ent couple Of oaE city would be mar
ried in Kansas City Wednesday, but
as the groom-lo-be was fn Versailles
Wednesday morning we ave afraid to
risk 1t, AMI viii await developments .
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-31
Doing Business At The Old Stand

Versailles Lodge No. 1872, X. of P.
at its meeting last Thursday night,
had a very good attendance. and con-
ferred the degree Of Esquire on one
cancandidate. There will be We rS in
this degree Thursday night, but you
can't enjoy it unless you are there.
The work OF comforting the degree
and talking about the new Pythian
home rather knocked out arranging
for a big Thanksgiving Banquet, but
that will probably come up at this
meeting, and every member should
be on hand and help push the good
work along. The X. of P. Banquet
is the feature OF the year for Versailles
and it is is proposed to have it just
the biggest thing for 1907.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-31
New Feed Store.

have opened a feed store on
North Monroe street, just north OF
Rock Island and Mo. Pac. tracks.
and will keep for sale the best grades
II Flour, Bran, Ship stuff, Corn and
Hay, Tor cash. Guarantee my Gus
a square deal.
Also handle V. * 5. Coal.
Phone 14S.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-31

Just received-a shipment of fine
granite ware. cheap. W. N. GIBSON.
s. s. Furdycc, OF south OF town.
was a pleasant caller Wednesday af-
ternoon. while in the city on business.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-31
Presbyterian Preaching.

There will be services at the Pres
byterian church. Versailles, on the
2nd and 4,h Sundays in each month
at II a. m. and every Sunday night.
Preaching at Hopewell the list and
Bad Sundays in each month at
II O'Clock a. IN. Song service at YER
saslles church every Friday night.