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The Marshall republican. [volume] (Marshall, Saline County, Mo.) 1899-1914, 1907-12-27
SHELBY PORTER SHOT
An Evenings Carousal Ends
In q Killing.

'"'"'" ""y huo' uinP WueU "
was learned that Shelby, the
22-year.old son OF Dan Porter,
had been shot and almost in.
stantly killed the night be.
fore by Guy Carpenter.
The young man had been
making his home with his
father on his farm east Of
town. OF late he had been
coming To town n great deal
and had been leading a rather
reckless life. Friday evening
he WAS drinking heavily aud
flashed % revolver at times
declaring he would shoot
someone. He was warned to
put IL away but did not do so.
Shortly after ten that night
ne got into "a quarrel in the
Hotel Ming bar rU,m with
Guy Carpenter, turnkey ut
The city hall, who claims he
was on police duty that night
substituting for VIM. Shreck.
Ter, and IL is said that Carpen-
ter struck him with his list.
Porter thereupon drew his re.
volver and commenced firing
IT Carpenter, but probably
was SO badly under the in.
llucncc Of liquor that he could
not shoot straight, at least mis-
shots went 10 the ceiling
Carpenter also quickly drew
his revolver and ut close
range shot Porter, the tirsi
shot probably being the fatal
Dne, although he is said L.
have continued firing at Por'
ter after he ran out Of Lb,
front door.
| Porter ran west from th,
saloon u the corner and then
turned south and fell heavily
upon the street near the real
door of Weber Il Berg's sa
loon. He died after a few
minutes aud his Sady was
taken 10 Uudertak4 Pari'
Walkers establishment an,
held for the coroner's inquest
Coroner Scrutchield wa
notified and impaneled tn,
; following jury; Sam Evans
II. G. Corder, Harry lleru
don, Jett Rose. h. r.. Elsea
j. p. higgins. They made
careful examination and foun,
the facts substantially ~
labove,and recommended hold
ling Carpenter for the gran
Jury.
u Carpenter surrendered hin
self to the sheriff and ~ i
: tue county Jail awaiting tria
Il PorLer's fatal wound Wa
found IA have been caused b
the bullet entering his righ
Iside and after going throug
/. the body lodging in the leI
shoulder blade. His face Wa
|. lalso badly bruised, caused 4
doubt by his fall.
Shelby Porter was Marie
about two years ago To Mis-
Angie Haynie and his wife IN
:. lone child are left to rpourn h
a sad death. After tho inque'
s his body was taken 10 b
!. fatber.iu-law's home on CAP
: tai Hill and the funeral Sc
: vices conducted there Sund;
at ? p. m. by Rev.J.Q.t Parte
Happening as thissad AHA
add GU the eve Of u local optic
d lelectlon and being plainly
2 case Of too much drink it w
!. have the eifectof causing
Il. OVERWHELMING "dry" vo
The Marshall republican. [volume] (Marshall, Saline County, Mo.) 1899-1914, 1907-12-27

INT II hard. said ~
widow. glancing rusfully
at the holly.wreaths1
clock on the mantel.pisoe.
10 know where to bsgln
reforming yoursclff" =
"0reat heavens!" -
claimed the bachelor.
you are not going to -
anything like that. ere
your"
The widow pointed col.
The Marshall republican. [volume] (Marshall, Saline County, Mo.) 1899-1914, 1907-12-27

Jesse densitsk, wife and
daughter, Miss Lillian, were
hsse frVm near lailo Rock
6El 4 Y, I. Z. W. Y
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-01-10
NEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH MOVEMENT.

The movement for a new Christ
ian church in this city, which has
engaged the thoughtful attention
Of the membership since Rev. Jas.
A. Challenner entered upon his
duties as pastor, is assuming def
mite shape. At meeting Of the
board OF church officers held Mon
day night Messrs. J. Allen Meyers,
w, T. James, Sam B. Wilson, r.
VI. Wilson and Guy Bittle were
appointed a committee 10 secure
plans for a new church building of
modern design and finish, ascertain
the cost Of construction, ETC., and
report to another meeting Of the
board at an early date. The move
ment is commendable and timely
and the pastor and congregation
are 10 be congratulated. The
Eagle believes they will receive the
hearty support OF the people of the
community in the work.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-01-10

1 5. $. Kennedy Of Fountain spent yes
terday in the city and went to Houston.
DR.. Drummond Of Cottonwood called
on the Eagle while in the city yesterday.
Miss Florence Herndon returned yer,ef-
day from visit to her home at weiu.ar.
Capt. f. B. Martin Of Waco was among
the visitors TO the city yesterday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. s. Ayers Of the Proyi-
denee community were in the city yes,er-
day.
w. b. Patton at the opera house Friday
night, Jan. II. Secure your seats early at
Haswells. %
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Griffin lef, yester-
day afternoon for their future home in
Houston.
Lees and Plants garden and flower
seed, fresh for aarly planting, a, Haswells
Book Store. %
The regular meeting Of the A. o. U. W
for ionigh, has been postponed until next
Thursday night.
House for Reni-Conyenien to business
and school. Apply to Mrs. VIII Winter
or w. b. Grice. -.
]. l.. Hensarling was in the city yestsr.
day and sold and delivered to S. II. Frank
lin two 400 pound hogs
For Reu,--S,ore room 25S6O, in Par
sons building; all modern convenience.
Apply to {. G. Parsons. 30
o. h. Reed. travelling representative Of
the II. s. I. c.. was here from Austin
yesterday between trains.
5. II. franklin is feeding for market
near the city ESQ head Of cattle. 400 head
OF sheep and $50 head Of hogs.
John B. Hines for Fire. Life. Tornado,
Plate Glass and Bond Insurance. Office
in Smith Building. Phone l6l. 2lu
Mrs. w. +. Goode Of Bay City returned
NftNtlAaf AANi NAeN AA RhAAiAs auA ~ lAN
gues, Of Mr.. and Mrs Rob,. Armstrong.
Send your clothes TO the Bryan Pressing |
Club, rear Hunter * Chaiham's, and |
have them nicely cleaned and pressed |
Phone 300. II
Miss Ora stuart Of Grimes county. a
sister OF Ms. O.. A. Foster Of this city,
left yesterday TO visit at Mineral Wells
md Lome;a.
For hne fresh bread and cakes Of al.
kinds call at the Texas Bakery. Careful
attention 20 special orders. Phone 80
Mrs. Otto Boehme.
Hugh Foley was here from Navasota
aN night and received such attentions from
he local lodg. OF Elks as eniitle him TO all
he honors Of membership.
Lost-Liyer colored pointer pup about 9
months old, little white on fore feet and
,reau. Answers TO name Of Dell" Re
Yard for return TO Dr. 7. +. Eaves. 2S
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-01-10

Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Stuart and little
daughter left yesterday to make their home
at Taylor, where Mr.. Stuart has accepted
a position As manager Of furniture house.
Ladies, come and see my samples Of un-
dsrwear from Ed Kiams Big White Sale.
Dainty lace and embroidery trimmed
garments of all kinds from IS cents up.
Mrs. Mary Lawrence. d26,i
Jesse Cobb, who is here fran the Indian
Territory spending some time with I. P.
Gentry, his brother-in-law, left yesterday
to visit at Calvert and at Jones Prairie,
Milan county.
Parks s Waldrop's cut price clearing
sale on high grade clothing and overeoan
will continue a few days longer. Don't
miss il. For prices and further particulars
see advertisement -
Mrs. B. P. Higgs has sold to +. J.
Fountain a house and lot near the latier's
residence; consideration 5000. The deal
was closed through the real estate agency
Of +. H. Bate.
Representing the best OF companies in
all lines OF insurance. invite a liberal
share Of your business in 1907. Careful
and prompt attention to all business entrust-
ed. Office upstairs in Smith Building
Phone i6l. Jno. B. Hines. 24tf
w. B. and J. 7. Richardson left yes
ierday to make their home at Wall, Tom
Green county. accompanied by their
mother. Mrs. 5. J. Richardson, and sisters,
Misses Alice and Mary Richardson. They
shipped their stock and household goods.
The family has resided in the Alexander
nieghborhood for twelve years and their
departure is regretted by many friends.
Ed Kiam's annual "White Sale begins
Saturday morning, Jan. 5. This includes
muslin wear, sheeiing, table linen, en-
broidery, handkerchiefs, in fact everything /
in white, At greatly reduced prices. Ms.
Mary Lawrence. 2itf
Farm work for another crop is beginning /
in many parts Of the county. The spring |
like weather following the HOLIDAYS has
caused plenty Of green grass and helped I
the wood pile on, materially. There is a
very general desire for more cold weather,
which February is likely to furnish Il jan
uary fails. The norther which blew up
yesterday afternoon was a relief after much
hot weather.
STRAYED OR STOLEN 90 From (,
Howell Bros. farm, two miles east Of
BRYAN. one black Poland China SOW,
marked crop in left ear, weighing about
rs or 900 pounds. Also one small
brindle COW, about wears old. marked |
crop and undefbit in right ear, swallow
fork and hole in LET, ear; go, GU, OF Proc
Tor pasture one and one-half miles north
II Bryan. Liberal reward for information
Is to their whereabouts.
asa wis BIG Wallace.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-01-10
BARAcA CLASS ORGANIZED.

The young men ct the Free Baptist
Church organized "Young Mems Bar
AGA Sunday School class" the word
Baraea meaning blessed. The object OF
this class IS TO work for the salvation OF
young men, and to stand By the Bible. and
It's teachings. Alya Graham was elected
presiden, Of the class, and Morris Taium,
secretary -ireasurer. Mn. w. p. wooten
is the teacher.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-01-10
PASSENGER TRAIN SCHEDULES.
II. & T. c. SCHEDULE


II. II. Southiwent to Nayasota yesterday
Frank Arandaiwen, to Taylor yesterday
]. w. Hamilton went to Cosicana yes
isrday.
Ed. EmmeIIsit Yesterday for a yisi, to
Loekhau.
John Kasarek Of Smeiana was in the city
yesterday.
Guy NJ. BryanIJr returned to Houston
yesterday.
JEFF Steele of Milliean was in the city
Yesterday.
J. L. Brooch was a..yisitor from Tabor
yesterday.
o. p. Scale OF zuleh was in the city
yesterday.
Adolph KoPecky Of Benehley was in the
city Yesterday.
vallis c. Hart of Dallas was in the
city yesterday.
Dr.. 6. F. lee was visitor from Well
born yesterday.
z. n. Nc Mutt arrived from Hsarne yes
,erday afternoon.
Marriage license T. L. Tobias and
Miss ldella Lasles.
K. l.. Wilson and family Of Tabor were
in the city Yesterday.
Mrs. J. h. Roydef was a visitor from
Wellborn yesterday.
House for Rent-Ahsr January 10th.
Mn. c. NJ. Proctor. ~
A. +. worley went north on the Cen
trail Yesterday afternoon.
Rev. and Ms. E. viking were visitors
from kuren yesterday.
Mrs. A. {. Brieis returned Yesterday
after a visi, a, Wel!born.
See Patton IN the "Slow Poke at the
opera house Friday night. -
J. w. higgins of Waco vas a visitor
here Yesterday afternoon.
ID. B. DeHart Of Harvey called on the
Eagle while In the city Yesterday.
Thomas Spell has returned from Dallas
where he has resided for some time.
"a Fain of lola was here yesterday, the
CUES, Of his brother. Richard Fain.
+. X. Ramsey, claim agent Of the /. s. .
6. N, was here from Mart yesterday
wanted-At once carload Of high grade
Jersey cattle. Apply to w T. Young 20
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-01-10
T0BIAS.LAwLEsS.
PopuIsr Young Couple Of Kurten cemmu-
nifty Married 10 this City at
Noon Yesterday.

AT the home Of the officiating
minister, Rev. J. J. Tatum, in this
city at noon yesterday, Mr.. 7. l..
Tobias and Miss Idella 'Lawless
were united il marriage. The
young people were both reared in
the Kurten community and belong
to leading and highly esteemed
families. The groom is a worthy
and industrious young farmer and
the son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Tobias. The bride is a daughter
of Mrs. Sylvester Lawless and a
young lady of charming PERSONAL
ty, popular with a large circle of
friends.
The young people will continue
to reside in the Kurten community,
where the groom is just completing
a nice new home. The Eagle joins
their many friends in wishing for
them a full measure of prosperity
and happiness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Tobias,
Misses Nettie Lang and Exer
Cobb, Messrs. Leonard LawleSs
and Howell Ratliff OF the Kurten
community accompanied the young
people to Bryan and witnessed the
.ceya,uonv
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-01-10
NOTICE TO CITY TAXPAYERS.

Notice is hereby given that on and after
Feb. !. no poll tax payments can be made
for the current year; 10 per cent delinquent
fee will be added TO al unpaid property
taxes after that date, and the delinquent
tax list will be promptly made up for pub
.ication. Frank Clarke,
20 City Secretary.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-01-10

Mr.. George Gupe, a graduate Of the
A. and NJ. college and tor 4 number Of
years superintendent, OF the steam plan, a, the
college, has resigned his position to accept
position in the government engineering
service as chief engineer Of the dredge boa,
"Col. A. NJ. Miller. Mr.. Grupe will
report for duty al Harrisburg, Texas,
during the coming week. Friends here
and at College deeply regre, tina, Mr. and
Mrs. Grupe are to reside elsewhere in the
future.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-01-10
Mr.. JESS SIMPSON INSTANTLY
KILLED.

News has been received here
that Mr.. Jess Simpson, a son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Simpson who
reside near Bryan, was instantly
killed at a point forty miles below
Houston, where he was at work
on Tuesday. The manner and
particulars of his death could not
be learned last night. He was 81
years old. The many friends of
the family will deeply sympathize
with them in this sudden and un-
expected bereavement.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-01-10
NO MORE LEAKY ROOFS.

II you use ]. B. S,ocker's Metal Elastic IRE
and water proof cement paint. We will
be here for one week painting and repair
ing roofs. Why don't you have your
leaky tin and single roofs painted and g
paired. Phone me AZ 100. IS
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-01-10

Pruience and good business judgment
suggest that you should at all times keep
your life and property well insured. Con-
suit Jno. B. Hines for anything in the in
surance line. Once in Smith Building.
Phone l6l. 2if
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1907-04-05

amire and thu like, Mi elsola
Says Gal mia and 4 Vashingtton
were hit about as hard as North
DakOt says oranges will
Ebe{a scarce articl e III the eastern
states unless the car supply is Is
not rushed WestWard soo, ID, and
coal sold for S 45 5 a ton q greater
part OF the Wi llter, while wood
could :llt be had al any price Il
Joe llinso 81, formerly With
E}lHl:odg kinson' S drug B store, late
with the Minot Drug company
has resigned his position there
and Is now with the Devils
Lake Drug comp
m. foley and .Vi ctor Lennon.
stopped off to see cur city Thurs
day while on their, !. way to Minot,I
where the former goes to accept
La position with the Great. North
[ern and the latter with the Inter
Enational Harve ter company.
Both have friends and relatives
in this city 81:
Kircl lof and Pfen ming are The
names Of the pr priie tors M 40
will open a meat market iii the
old Fouber Us restaurant stand.
The building is being remod eled
Ito meet the reql renerlts of an
|up-t0-date meat market and the
new fixtures are expected every
day They will be open ffor bust
ness il about two weeks.
The patroniizsiing Of q news
paper costs the town scarcel y5 a
cent. Though papers may he
well patronized d and the BUSH
ness men may spend sums of
none in yertising the cash
very quickly gets. back into the
channel from which it it, came
Nearly every dol liar aS paper
gathers jss spent at home and il
goes to- the mere afats who de-
Hight IN benefit ting themselves
and the community by liberal
Advertising. Boiled down, the
facts are that a local newspaper
returns all the money it gets,
from the town and the benefit Of
the Immunity is thrown III for
good will
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1907-04-05
WANT ADS
NSS~NS~NSS
FOE Z SALE

For Sale. III have for sale four
good work horses at my place at
..Gsars ls N. p. Nick Kitch. {. e.. p.
For Sale W We mahogany
dressers, one ladies mahogany
dresser, one refrigerato tor, one
steel range. I Inquire at house
No. IL, Eighth street
/ For Sale. "a Shey.i enne county,
Missouri, near county seat, one
quartz section unirnp we'd, one
quarter one and one half miles
from Chening, has well, wind
|l ia Il and m tb,;assrre1 tank; tive
Esmall sheep herder shacks and
|al fine laying land, very fertile,
climate mild, cattle and horses
live year around on range. For
partieulars adj dress, &c i
[SteWart, Ashton, isso,1ri. S5
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1907-04-05

5 hef alleged coal combine will
he Vestigated Iiinneapoliis.
next week by the federal GRAND
jury row id session Sum
#r1orses have been served mon
The leading offie ers of B pro linenti
coal accompanies and sit appears
thai the mort invest 30 ol esale,
and retail deal ars will have a'
come TO that mas emil ghIen the
pub lie ID mat ts1
coal transact ons.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1907-04-05
Grande's Store Al Keith Burns.

S#ss 30 The genera store of a.
Grande at Keith our neiignbor-
ing toWnsons Thu: east was com
spletely destroy eds ~ S5IIoy fire W ed
7nesday afterno on, also his stock
of n1erchandis and fixtures. The
property was full II insured for
SD 800 insthe Powell agency So
The loss will not be very large.
No i'll formario Oh as TO the origin;
Iof the fire II
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1907-04-05

Blomb elg fo 81, tIir teen
years clerk of court icollet
count lIiinn Il shot him
sci with q reYeIver uesday.
HE was to have been tried next
month On the charge ofes lnisap-
Eplrsepriatiing Dublic funds ll His.
records had been systenat icallY
falsifed and large deficiency
was found. ES;
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1907-04-05

THE abIle
specials visit
levi Is tuesday, and
nat adnasaa Is ne visit
slesda
APRIL
eE
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1907-04-05
81 9 4 @@g@ 0A'0H0Me @B@n0D@M
J Cab CaboO Sc and Shops !

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. N9E98H@@D@@
q Chris tianson commenced
work as chinist helper Mon
day evening under Machinisti
|Chas. Elg.
Ford, engineer "a che Farm
Eers road, was on the sick list the
former part Of the Week Dur
ing his illness Fireman m ichol
| CARRIED AZ out the duty Of engineer.
Engine er Passeng e. &. formerly
running On trains IN and, g
|sbetWeen BarnesVffll lie and Devils
Lake, has been transferred to
Fargo from Where he now runs
LIE ST. Paul
Ole and Jens E,ye nsoin IL former
|sly maeh il1ist bel ers here, left
Monday fol MINI esota here
they own farms, and viii move
some Of their sehold goods ia
Banks here both have
claims They will reside On
their claims the o 81 rlg summer
Jones con uctor sd the
freight on the Farmers inc.
|sprained his ankl while per-
|fornliIlg his duties last. week,
and was granted a two 3 weeks
leave of absence It'd visit att his
home at Lake Crysta MINI.
HE left 81 q. s sunda
y. Sleeger, Great Northern
inspector. is here Iookiing after
the new irlfprov eInents. He is
well pleased wit ttlaeWork being.
done, and also the rapid way in
which Kings have been moved
The last mont aAt b close estii-
mate Mi. Sleeper says that hen
the sreatN orthern improvements
here are co1npl etad the cost
mark will reach $500 600
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1907-04-05

yoll isst have hand
mad harness tss I'D sens don g.
Tor see sslllliisslio itz-s
gerald ,ssi d them
der, and ttas I ss tiisfaetiora
both as 10 prices and qua lily
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1907-04-05
nsHeae oaoa enons - u III II eaea!
HE | o TEL, l;
L Rance al1ctio on April

16nEy Halle H. NV6QueSuayH
5afterno nfor' Lak sta on BUSH
comb atiion auction sale
CONNIE Abril 9Th.
. J dberg pialrc chased the
! ripn Spropert.y " ~ Sixth
lave you seen the latest lin
Gordon caps eW ork Cash
store. s5
Attend the Rance auction 4 Ill III
April 18th Davis
auction eer
as IN oak wood sawed and de-
:siivered Tor. 90 per cord. C q:
Baker, phone q 5s5=
81 AS large flock Of " hite geese:
was seen 10 oking over the feed
ing grounds north of the h city
Monday III s@.S; Ia
manufacturer S sample knee,
pants worth up to fl a Il dollar "a a'
piece for 50 cents at the Chica-
go store. = u N
The NE. B. lodge will give
a dance in the Odd elbows hall
on esday evenin g, April 9th;
Everybo dy invited ss 5 .|SI2
Mrs. Geo Me- eYitt DC Grand
iHarbor has been visiting her
daughte Mrs. r 8. S !. Fox, during
the past week
States Attorne serumgard of
this county is q close sec nd to
4 the governor I'M his U end aVor
to enforce the Y laws. Churchs
Ferry Sun. 3 M
]. Az. lahe r, the Long Piano
Man hustli salesman has
3 been down wit the grippe the
past eek but is recoye ring
NE. and Mrs. 81 Il Baker,
NH. and Mrs. G lark Kelley and
and Mrs ~ Reid left
ednesdays for Grand Forks TO
'l,areicip pate ir the ;asoIlic ball:
az Mil er5 had sufficient re-
coVered from his append icitis
troubl les as ito warrant his being
II. reemioVd 'front.' the III ercy hospital
to} his home IN the .5sa
Thousand "a Sc ! rtic eg are 70
he sacrificed at the w Rance
sale, six miles east Of SISTER;
sson Friday roril 12tl Come
Gorne come.
one ofs the most rner.iittoriious
laws passed sat the late sessio sof
stature sisFtlle one provid ding
8sGEo reimburs those who lose horse
81 from being XIII y. Tor glanders.I
S HUH Mrs. Henry Hale entertained
number Of her friends at "a
taaimbl e bee hursday aferno
0nor of faetts
of Grand F OK Ilo iss visiting
with friends In Che scit $50
lrs. laitnaasnll Il and son
q DAN left ds1riil 81 Che first of the
week for 4 argo ]; N mere they will
meet judo, who iii returning
rom the s5t. Iohy mil itary school
IN Delehed, is. In argo Judp
was operated sllp Oh FOR rupture,
B and as soon as yNel ii he vii