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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-08-22

The largest crowd of people
that has been seen In this city
for some time was here to-day
to see Gollmar Bros. enormous
circus. The people come in
crowds from every section of
the country and not one of the
many went away disappointed.
The show gave big street pa
rade at 1890 and it is no exag-
geration to say that such a mag
nificent parade was never wit
messed in this city before. In
fact they exhibit more in their
street parade than most shows
have at their performance. The
The performance was far super
ior to anything in the circus
line ever seen here and was
most literally patronized. One
feature of Gollmar Bros. circus,
worthy of special mention. is
the absence of gamblers, pick
pockets, grafters aud hoid-up
men. The show is absolutely
free from all such characters
and was highly complimented
by its many patrons TOP their
good conduct and, wholesome
exhibitiou,-The Citizen, Pop
lar Bluffs, Mo. r. az"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-08-22

Miss Perme liza Mahan delight
ed all by her perfect rendition
of 1.-The Old Front Gate" Jim
Fenton's Wedding" THE Tenn
perance Ship" and other selec-
tions. She also helped by do
mating S. to State work..
Great enthusiasm prevailed,
and important plans for ad-
vancing the work were made.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-08-22

The vigilance committee of
Monroe City has retired from
active business and turned over
the policing of that city to the
ctv authorities and the author
titles appear to think that it was
an act OF great coudescension
on their part to do So Brook
field Gazette.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-08-22

The New London Times sug-
gests that the quarrels that are
of snch frequent occurrence in
Missouri state institutions are
becoming tiresome, and it does
appear as it the eleemosynary
and educational institutions of
Missouri 90 manage to display
an unusual amount of in rOmpat-
Utility of temper. F.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-08-22

Abe Meyers of Monroe City.
is building residence and
blacksmith shop at Hatch and
will move his family there as
soon as the structures are com.
,pleted. Abe is not only a good
citizen. but is also one of the
best mechanics in the state.
Success, to him.--Ralls County
Times. y 'A'''2nSA es 40
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-08-22
Got En-.

Thursday afternoon, R o.
Cranston, A. A. Hardy, Ray
Yowell, Walter Lear, Fl. and Z.
Davenport and Dick Asbury
went to North river for a hunt
and one nights camp. They got
all the young squirrels. frogs
and roasting ears they wanted.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-08-22
ChlSaHl.

Roy Chisam, 90 years old.
died of typhoid fever at his
home at Hatch at liza. m. Fri.
dHy. The funeral services were
conducted at Brush Greek Sun.
day.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-08-22

The Katy gang of rad mig
gers" on four, hand Cars. came
to Monroe from Clsppu, pay
day night but they w'rr good
''niggers'' when they arrived
here. Possibly they have ueen
taught a lesson.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-08-22

U. ]. Davis, of near En- en-.
was in the city Friday ear ute
to Mexicos where be may IN I'VE
this fall to take advantage of
Hardin College. - "a As-ei4e
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-08-22
OUR PRINCIPLES.

The 10Th Annual Convention
of the Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union of the Ninth Dis
trict closed it's work here Fri
day evening, latter one of the
most harmonious and success
full meetings IN it's history. Rep
resentatives from Hannibal,
New London, Benbow. Oak
wood, Paris and Madison were
present. Many things of i'm
portance were discussed, plans
laid for future work and money
pledged to carry out these
plans. Miss Bertha Bowers
National Organizer and lecturer
was present throughout the
session lending valuable assist.
ance in the proceedings also
delivering two strong and tell.
ing sermons. Miss Bowers is
one of the ablest women on the
platform today, being in great
demand for Chautauqua aud
other open air meetings. The
former officers were reelected.
The next Annual Convention
will be held with the Madison
Union.
The following resolution
was adopted at the close of the
meeting Friday evening:
To:the gracious women of the
Monroe City Wuman's Christian
Temperance Union. 10 the gen.
tie hosteses, TO the citizens of
this beautiful little city, to the
pastor, officers and members of
the, Methodist Church, to the
press, to the org anist and choir.
the young ladies who recited,
to the ministers and others for
words of loving cheer and
greeting to all who have in any
way contributed to the success
andEcomfort of this convention
we hereby extend heartfelt
thanks.
The Loyal Temperance
Legion OF the State held its
second annual gathering in Jop-
lin July 1918. Sixty-five dele
gates were in attendance.
The National Secretary, Miss
Margaret Wintringer. Evans
Vile, Ill.,, and Miss Addie Aus
TIN, of Chicago representing
the Temperance Publishing
house, with a full supply of pub
locations on hand added greatly
| TO the interest of the meeting
Seven received diplomas from
Humausville, ten from Joplin,
1.-Two from Everton. six from
MaFshfield. Eve from Carthage
totalthirty. The Gold Contes
,s oy.A ~ fha hasf avar hal
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-08-22
SHERlFF'S SALE.
-! ...E
Under Execution.

Notice is hereby given, that the un-
dersigned Sheriff of Monroe County,
Mo-, by virtue of an execution in fsv-
or of Julia I, Paris and against Sine
on w. Paris, issued from the Office OF
the Clerk of the Circuit Court of said
County of Monroe, dated this the 18th
day of August 1907 on a judgement in
said Circuit Court in favor of said
Julia 1. Paris and against Simeon w.
Paris for Alimony in a certain d.
vorce Proceeding wherein the said
Julia /. Paris was Plaintiff and said
Simeon w. Paris WAS Defendant rem
dered in said Court at the Dec. term
1905. have seized and levied upon and
will, on
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-08-22

+ j. s, Hayden and wife, of
Hannibal. were with Monroe
iEiends Friday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-08-22

Bernard Whitman was with
Palmyra friends the latter part
Of last week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-08-22

Through the courtesy of the
DEMOCRAT this space is reserv.
ed for the W. @. II. U. 1t is
edited by Ella L. Sherman,
District Press Superintendent
of the W. G. T. u, who is re-
'sporsible for all statements
which appear in this column.
Our Watchwords: Organize,
Educate, Agitate.
OUR PRINCIPLES.
Total abstinence, Prohibition
of the liquor traffic, One stand.
ard of morals for men and won.
en-. The education of public
sentiment for right.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-08-22

Mrs. @ w. Settle, and daugh-
ter Miss dildred. have returned
20 their home. EnFeka, Kan.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-08-22

win N. Bates, Circuit Clerk
of Marion County, was with
Monroe friends Friday after,
noon. "a gavRd II Shef
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-08-22
Thursday, September S, 1907,

between the hours of 0 o'clock in the
forenoon and o'clock in the after
noon, of that day, at the Front Door
OF the Court House in the City of
Paris, il said County Monroe, during
the term of said Circuit Court, at pub
lie auction to the highest bidder for
cash, sell, 'as the property of said
Simeon W. Paris. the following de-
scribed real estate situated in Monroe
County, Missouri, to-wit:- Is acres
of west side of North West Fourth of
North East Quarter, and the North
Half of South East Fourth of North
West Quarter, all Of Section 10,
Township SIS, Range 8 West, for the
purpose Of satisfying said execution
and costs.
F.. M. NoLEN,
Sheriff of Monroe County, Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-08-22

r. NJ. NOLEN,
Sheriff of Monroe County, Mo.
Meriwetherl& Meriwether,
Attys for Plaintiff.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-05-22

The Lucas opera house was packed
with large and enthusiastic audience
Saturday night, the occasion being
the seventh annual commencement
exercises of the Hamilton high school.
Upon the stage which was tastefu,ly
decorated, were seated the members of
the school board, the graduates and
the members of the class who have
just completed the eighth grade.
Conspicuous upon the stage, too, were
the elegant silver loving cup and
other trophies won from all the high
schools of the state by Hamiltor's
trio of high school debaters.
Wynne H. Roberts, president of the
school board, presided. In a neat
address he told of Harnilton's pride in
her public schools, of the achieve
ments of the pupils and the gratitica-
tiou that had had been afforded every
citizen of Hamilton by the victory of
the high school debaters, Misses
Grace Laws, Monica Shannon and
Annabelle, Robertson, over all the
other high schools of the great state
of Montana. Mr.. Roberts also spoke
of the needs of the schools, telling of
the overcrowded condition, lack of
heating and other facilities necessitat-
ing the use of apple boxes for seats
in some of the class rooms, and urged
favorable action in the matters of
voting bonds to raise funds to supply
adequate class rooms and facilities.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-05-22
FOUR DEBATING DISTRICTS IN STATE

At meeting of the Montana State
Debating League held at the univer-
sity Friday, Prof. ]. S. Snoddy was
reelected president. The state was
divided into four districts and one
director for each director was chosen.
Districts and directors were named
as follows:
First district, eastern-Glendive,
Miles City. Forsythe, Billings, Column
bus, Red Lodge; l.. d. Falls of Red
Lodge, director.
Second district, northern-Kalispell,
Fort Benton, Great Falls, Chouteau,
Helena, Townsend; G. A. Ketchum of
Kalispell, director.
Third district, southern-Bozeman
Livingston, Virginia City, Lewistown,
Butte, Big Timber; H. Nj. Hart of
Butte, director.
Fourth district, Observation-Disclosures
Dillon, Deer Lodge, Philipsburg,
Boulder, Missoula, Hamilton; G. T.
Bramble of Philipsburg, director.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-05-22
A Surprise Party.

Miss Annie Meeser was pleasantly
surprised on Sunday, April 10, in
honor of her fifteenth birthday, by a
, 'uber of her friends gathering at
h. : home. The afternoon was spent
in playing various games till late
hour, after which the merry crowd
broke up and departed for their homes.
Those present were Misses Maggie
and Alma Downing, Theo Porter,
Carrie King, Gertrude Cumley, May
and Helen Porter, Alga Cooper, Ger
trude and Susie Downing, Louise and
Mary Meeser, Florence Harding,
Estella Meeser, Mrs. Porter and Mrs.
Lines. Meesrs. Lawrence Dineen,
Alfred Classy, Henry Barley, Orval
Cooper, Dolphy Cooper, Samuel
Downing, Lloyd Burnett, Oscar
Cooper, Jimmie Porter, Vaughn and
Arthur Cumley and Georgia Meeser.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-05-22
Fir. O'Hara'S Version.

Asked for his version of the conver
sation referred to by Mr.. Lockwood. !.
yesterday Mr.. r. A. O'Hara said:
my recollection of the conversa-
tion with Mr.. Lockwood is that we
met near the postoffice shortly after
election, and something was said
about furnishing his official bond. In
the course of the conversation, refer
ence was made to interest on the
county funds Mr.. Lockwood said
that Mr.. McCrackip had told him that
he would not pay any interest.
stated that the Citizens State Bank
would pay interest for the funds. Mr..
Lockwood asked how much? and my
reply was that whenever he got ready
to ask for bids and fixed a time for
receiving them, we would submit one
that did not want to make a bid to
be peddled around.'
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-05-22
DANDELIONS BLOOM UPON Her GRAVE
Tradition About the Manner in Which
the Yellow Pest Was First intro=
duced lnto Montana.

The dandeltons along the sides of
the streets in the residence portion of
Missoula are very numerous and look
ing down the street one will see two
long yellow streaks which seem to
Get in the distance, says the Missoula
Herald. 1t is stated that the pest of
dandelious was brought from Missouri,
where in places they grow very
dbundantly and are used by the
natives for greens. A good Missouri
lady who had come to Montana in the
early days settled in the Bitter Root
valley and of course had garden.
She missed the dandelion green's she
was accustomed to have in such abun-
which she p!datvd in her garden next
spring. The seed sprouted and grew
all right and dandelion greens were
raised and given to the neigh bors,
who had also Uved in Missouri, and
who had their palate, trained to enjoy
the great dclicacy. And it was from
this garden that the yellow flower,
which is now pest III the western
part of the state, was introduced. The
good old Missouri woman has long
blooming OH the sod above her grave.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-05-22
Shooting Scrape Near Victor.

Joe Lereoux, Bert Freeman and Pat
Sullivan engaged in a row Sunday at
the Spoorer ranch near Victor which
resulted somewhat seriously for
Lereoux, he being shot through the
wrist. The trouble arose over woman
and in the melee that followed Sullivan
knocked Freeman down and was kick
ing him when the latter drew gun
and fired, the shot hitting Lereoux,
who was coming to the assistance Of
Freeman. Sullivan and Freeman were
arrested by Deputy Sheriff Craddock
and their hearing has been set for
June 6, before Justice Jones at Victor.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-05-22
ALL FOUR BANk.
WANT THE MONEf
And the County Would Get
the Interest--Mr. O'Hara's
Version of Interview.

The controversy anent interest on
the county funds is attracting much
interest among the taxpayers through
out the county.
Specific pledges were made by the
county treasurer that the county
should receive the interest on the
county money during his term of
Office and an earnest effort on his part
to make good is expected by all.
BY advertising for sealed bids for
the use of the county funds Treas snrer
Lockwood may silence any who may
question his good faith in the matter.
1t will then be up to the banks, of
which there are four in the county.
Cashier o. c. Cooper of the Citizens
State Bank. says he will be glad to
make a bid for use of county funds in
field of fair competition. The banks
at Stevensville and Victor, too, would
undoubtedly go after the money. By
giving them all a fair chance the
treasurer will make good and the
county will profit thereby.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-05-22
Wonderful Eczema Cure.

"Our little boy had eczema for five
years." writes N. A. Adams, Henrietta,
Pa. "Two of our home doctors said
the case was hopeless, his lungs being
affected. We then employed other
doctors, but no benefit resulted. By
chance we read about Electric Bitters;
bought bottle and soon noticed inn
provement, We continued this medi-
cine until several bottles were used.
when our boy was completely cured"
Best of all blood medicines and body
building health .tonics. Guaranteed
at Corner Drug Store. SOC.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-05-22
Sore Nipples.

ANY mother who has had experience
with this distressing ailment will be
pleased to know that cure may be
effected by applying Chamberlain's s
Salve as soon as the child is done
nursing. Wipe it off with a soft cloth
before allowing the babe to nurse.
Many trained nurses use this salve
with best results. For sale by Corner
Drug Store.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-05-22
DAN CARD IN CRITI=
CAL CONDITION
Struck by Al. De Roche With
Billiard Cue--A Shooting
Scrape Near Victor.

Dan Card of Florence, is in very
critical condition at the Sisters hos
pital in Missoula, where he was taken
Friday, following the encounter with
Al. De Roache Thursday. The attend
ing physicians and nurses say his
chance for recovery is mighty slim.
An examination disclosed that his
skull had been fractured and, an oper-
alton being necessary, piece of it
two by three inches was removed.
Card was struck on the head with d
billiard cue last Thursday by AL. De
Roache. According to De Reaches
story Card, who had been drinking,
entered his saloon at Florence about
5 O'Clock in the afternoon and started
a row. He started for De Roache with
knife, whereupon the latter struck
him over the head with a billiard cue.
Card and De Roache were alone when
the trouble occurred.
Sheriff Ward and arraigned before
Justice MOI ris, charged with assault
in the first degree. His bail was fixed
at $1,000, AL. De Weber of Florence
and Chas. Carlstrom of Hamilton
qualifying as his sureties.
Card is betwe cen so and 90 years of
age and an oldtimer of Florence. He
has a wife, one son and two married
daughters
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-05-22

In conclusion he presented the gradu-
ates and those passing from the eighth
grade with their diplomas.
The three members of the debating
team had been excused from prepar-
ing papers. The other members of
the class presented papers on different
phases of the Negro problem as fol
lows:
"His Origin"-Willian Shovel.
''In America to the Reconstruction
period''-Miss Margery Chambers.
IA Southern View"-Justin Shan
noa.
"Our Duty to Him'-Miss Alvah
Grover.
"Tuskeegee''-Miss Luverne Rob
ertson.
The high school chorus sang "Mon-
tana" and the audience was favored
by several choice musical selections
by Miss Chare Shannon.
Gold Watches for the Debaters.
Following the commencement ex-
ercises Mayor w. w. McCrackin arose
in the audience and announced that
he had a few remarks to offer. He
was called to the stage by President
Roberts and, with a few well chosen
words, presented Miss Laws, Miss
Shannon and Miss Robert son each
with a gold watch. These watches
were purchased from the proceeds of
popular subscription started by a
representative of The Western News
on the special train on the return trip
from Missou)a the night of the last
debate. Mrs. J. E. Totman and Mr..
H. E. Jones also actively assisted in
raising the funds.
The watches are high grade time
pieces, with solid gold cases, embel-
lished with engravings of the Bitter
Root flower and are exactly alike.
The presents came as surprise from
the donors and as a token of appreci
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-05-22
GRUSH=-WARD.

The marriage of MIR. Delbert l.
Crush of this city and Miss Ruth
Ward is announced to take place at
the home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Ward, on Camas, this
afternoon at three O'Clock. Rev.
Hartman will perform the ceremony.
Mr.. Crush and Miss Ward are popu-
lar young people of the valley and
classmates who graduated from the
State University last year. The
Western News extends most hearty
congratulations.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-05-22
PIONEER CROSSES
GREAT DIVIDE
John Cunningham Succumbs
to Attack Of Paralysis
Thursday Last.

John Cunningham, highly respect
ed pioneer of the Pacific coast died
Thursday morning of paralysis at his
residence IN Rlverview addition. Mr..
Cunningham had been an invalid for
nine years past. The funeral was held
from the home Friday and was largely
attended. Interment was made in
Riverview cemetery. Rev. T. H. Bar
ker of the M. E. church conducted the
services.
Mr.. Cunningham was born in Pater-
son, N. j., April p, 1927, and with his
parents went to Connecticut when five
years of age. He joined the Argon-
auts and went to California in 1S4S,
where he resided for years, later locat-
ing at Virginia City, New. Mr.. and
Mrs. Cunningham came to the Bitter
Root about 20 years ago and for a
number of years MIR. Cunningham was
employed as chief engineer at the
Curlew mine near Victor. Shortly
after the Curlew, along with most
other silver producers, closed down in
'95, Mr.. Cunningham moved to Hamil-
ton where he has since resided. Mr..
Cunningham was member of the
Society of Pacific Pioneers, and
highly respected old gentleman of
sterling character and who in his days
of prosperity was generous to a fault.
r. is survived by his wife and sister
VINO resides IN New HhNen Conn
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-05-22
THE LIFE INSURANCE

muddle has started the public to
The wonderful success
that has met Billiards. Horehound
Syrup in its crusade on coughs, in
f1uenza, bronchitis, and all pulmonary
troubles-has started the public to
thinking of this wonderful prepara-
ton. They are all using it. Join the
procession and down sickness. Price
2Sc. Soc and $1.00. Sold by Bitter Root
Drug Co.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-05-22
Don't PAY Alimony

to be divorced from your appendix
There will be no occasion for it if You
keep your bowels regular with Dr.
Kings New Life Pills. Their action
is so gentle that the appendix never
has cause to make the least complaint
Guaranteed by Corner Drug Store
Is cents. Try them. X
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-05-22
Notice of Sfoc khOlders Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Ore Finder Cooper
Mining company will be held on Mon
day the 3rd day Of June, 1907, at the
office of the president, Mr.. F. E.
Gage, in the Town of Hamilton,
County of Ravalli, at 8 O'Clock p. M,
for the purpose of electing seven
directors for the ensuing year and the
transaction of such other business as
may properly come before the meeting
By order of the board of directors.
Dated, Hamilton, May 20, 1907.
Attest:
S. w. ALEXANDER, Secretary.
F. E. GAGE, President. 31-2t
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-05-22
Money Saved

by buying soap with premium, and
new useful notions at The Racket
Store. East Main street, Hamilton.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-05-22

alton on the part of the entire COM
munity.
Sixteen Pupils Receive Diplomas.
Diplomas were received by sixteen
members of the eighth grade. Be-
tween Is and 80 pupils would have
completed this grade but for the cpl
demic of measles which played havoc
with the attendance for several
months past. The following were
passed from the eighth grade:
Florence Granke, Hazel Shancke,
Mary Shaucke, Helen Clark, Pearl
Shappee, Helen Gosney, Heel Dom
son, Ruth Stafford, Susie Fisher.
Flora Murray, Susie Tarzwell, Willie
Powers, Ernest Ruff, Elmer Blood,
Wilburn Mitchell and Roy Robinson.
Prof. Owens Expresses Thanks.
Messrs. John Leibel and Al Biddis-
comb on behalf of themselves and
other patrons of the schools last week
presented Supt. Owens with box of
fine cigars as little token of their
appreciation of the good work he has
done in the Hamilton schools. Prof.
Owens, in letter addressed to the
gentlemen said:
Hamilton, Mont. May 10, 1907.
Mr.. John Leibel and Mr.. A Bldd.-
comb. Gentlemen:
| wish to express to the people OF
Hamilton, through you, my sincere
thanks for the testimonial and kind
words rendered TO me.
Whilst the work done by me | have
considered in the line of my duty, yet
it is certainly great pleasure to be
told by those whom I am serving hat
my work meets with their approval.
l hope my actions in the future will
always be such as to merit a cont:nu-
dnce of your good will.
Very Respectfully,
]. V. OWENS.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-05-22
Born.

To Mr.. and Mrs. o. ]. Reimel, May
IS, girl.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-05-22
MON E Y
TO LOAN

On gilt edge ranch property at
8. 9 and 10 per cent for 2, 3 or 5
years. Come and see us before
You borrow and we will save you
interest money.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-05-22

IF YOU HAVE MONEY TO LOAN
AND WANT 1T PLACED ON GILT
EDGE SECURITIES. PLACE IT WITH
US. ALL SECURITIES PASSED ON
WILL BE PERSONALLY GUARAN-
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