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The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-09-06
Knox District.

Mollie Kelsick was shopping in
New Florence, Saturday.
Miss Elsie Bryant went to Van
dalia, Sunday to spend a couple
OF weeks with her cousin, Mrs. Lou
Loveless.
Mack Coleman came up from
st. Charles, Saturday to spend
his vacation with home folks. He
returned to his work, Monday.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-09-06
BelInoWor.

Ida Lawson, who has been visit
ing in St. Louis returned home,
Friday.
Emma Elliott and Floy Ramp
spent last week visiting relatives
at Hawk Point.
9. Berger left Friday for Pal
myria, Mo-, where he will teach
this fall and winter.
B. Moore and John Keadle were
in Mexico, Thursday.
! Jennie Elliot spent st.Friday
at Hawk Point.
l.. Rigg, wife and children wer
the guests of his mother, who lives
near Americus, last week.
Jerry Parsons spent Saturda y
at Vandalia.
Yancy Gilmore left Saturday TO r
Sedalia, where he will attend
school.
Gussie and Nell Cannon attend
ed the Troy Fair.
Mrs. Jos. Pines spent from Fri
day until Thursday with her
daughter, Mrs. JAS: Lovelace OF
Vandalia.
Mrs. Huff of Davis came up Sun
day and went over to Gamma to
visit her son, William.
Mrs. j. Gardner spent last
week with her son, Isam and wife
u VIM. Taylor was in Montgom-
cry City, Monday.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-09-06
Pin Oak.

Farmers have all threshed in
this vicinity. Some wheat in low
lands is badly DANA ged.
Mrs. w. w. Hancock and little
Willie Reisch are on the sick list,
this week.
w. w. Hancock sold a youn G
calf, Monday.
Mr.. Schammy lost two year
old colt, last week.
Phillip Beck, wife and children
are visiting in W~ellsville, this
week.
Mrs. Noah Pointer and three
little daughters, Viva, Blanoh and
Opal of Illinois arrived here Mon
day and will visit relatives TO I
some time.
H. M. Lehman rides in a ne W
surrey now.
Ma Rolph and Ella'Jackson OF
Tuscola, ILL.,, are visiting @. l.,
Jackson and other relatives in this
vicinity.
School will open here Septem .
Der 16, with much pleasure fol
THE DONKEY.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-09-06
Walnut Grove.
(Near J~onesburg)

Near J~onesburg)
F. Schnarre and F. Stoneburger
were in High Hill, last Wednes-
day.
Maude Schumer wxs q pAssen-
ger to Montgomery City, Thurs
day.
D. Sohriner of High Hill, plas-
tered the Walnut Grove School
House last week.
Chas. Stevens called at the
Prairie, Thursday.
Clifton Ellis of Loutre Bend
vicinity was in the vicinity of
Walnut Grove, Thursday.
Frank Stoneburger has recently
sold to D. Schriner of High Hill a
colt for q consideration of $65.
Mrs. Clifton Ellis was the guest
of her parents, Jas. Wright and
wife, q few days last week.
Lizzie Hilderbrand: spent a few
days last week as the guest of he +
sister, Mrs. E. E. Uthlaut.
Jas. Horton called at McKittrick
on business, Friday.
Mr. Rebseman of St. Louis was
a guest at the home of J.. H.
Schearmire, a few days last week.
A. j. Graue and Rolla Steven 9
were in High Hill on business
Saturday.
The dance at the Sublette place,
Friday night was we'll attended,
and all who were present report
having had a good time.
E. Williams was transactin &
business in Jonesburg, Saturday.
Quite a number of people were
callers at the Wright & Sonic ris,
Mill, Saturday. That is the place
to go il you want some grindin 9
done.
VIM. Davidson has recently sol q
q colt to l.. j. Hall, residing north
of this place, that belonged to hi
son, who is in California at thu
present time, for a consideration
of S6O.5O.
Frank Schearmire visited a
Little Bear Creek, Friday.
A CRANK.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-09-06

Robt. Newhouse, who has been
visiting here for the past two
months left Sunday for his home
in New Mexico.
VIM. Peery was in Wellsville
the first OF the week.
Bro. Cole preached at the Bap-
tist church, Monday and Tuesday
nights.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Taylor at
tended services at Prices Branch,
Tuesday. VIOLET.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-09-06
SWope District.

Mrs. Frances Swope and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Houf spent Sunday with
their grandma Fry and family.
The picnic at Heaton Grove last
Wednesday was well attended.
Carrie and Lydia Cox. Nellie
Anderson and Clarence Dustin
spent Wednesday at Mrs. j. P.
Brooks.
Mrs. Chas. Barney ST., an old,
highly respected lady of this COM
munity, died at her home, Satur-
day, August 81, 1907. The funer-
al and interment took place at Mt.
Olivet, Sunday at 10 a. m. She
leaves two sons, George and Chas.
to mourn her death. Hell husband
died about two years ago. The
bereaved sons have the sympathy
of a host of friends.
Addie Fields spent Thursday
night and Friday at the home OF
her uncle, John Fields.
John Garter left Saturday even
ing for his home in Ind. Ter. He
was accompanied to St. Charles
by his grandmother, Mrs. John
Fields, where she will make a Wis.
it to her daughter, Mrs. Frank
Wigs.
Cicero Rosson and wife OF
Wellsville spent Sunday at the
home of w. H. Purvis.
The German picnic held al
Casters pasture, Sunday wa
we'll attended and those present
report having had a good time.
VIM. Cohagen and wife gave the
young people a party, last Tues
day. There was a large Grove
present and a good time reported
On Labor Day, September 2
the rural free delivery carrier
had a holiday.
BENZ. Buchanan was in thil
community buying calves ant
fat hogs, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Fields gave
party, last Friday night in homo
of their grandson, who has beer
visiting them for several day 8
There was a good attendance
and a general good time enjoyed
Dixie,
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-09-06
His First Trousers.

Little Tommy was at Sunday school
in his first pair of trousers, and a
picture Of a lot Of little angels was
before the class. Tommy, would you
like to be a little angel?' asked the
teacher. mo, ma'am," replied Tommy
after a careful inspection of the pic
ture. mot to be an angel, Tommy?
Why not?" inquired the teacher in
surprise. "Cause, ma'am, I'd have to
give up my new pants"
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-09-06
Lincoln Scraps.

School commenced at Lincoln
Monday morning with thirty-six
pupils enrolled. Miss Ola Berger,
teacher.
Roscoe May visited at, G.. E.
Fitzgeralds Sunday.
Miss Matte Kinsey spent several
days last week with her sister,
Mrs. j. w. Fowler.
Mrs. Ulrich and grandson, Guy
Ulrich, spent Sunday at Warren
Odens.
Charles Somers was visiting at
Morgan Somers' last Saturday and
Sunday.
Miss Julia Davidson..was visit
ing her aunt, Mrs. Hamp West,
last week.
Miss Perrie Steele spent severa
days last week with her grandma
Lawrence near Ashley.
Rufe Mccoy and family visite d
at the home of VIM. Smith, Sun
day.
Jas. Smith and family spent q
few days at the home of P. Wag-
ner, who resides near Danville
last week.
David May and wife we're visit
ing at Frank Davidson's, Sunday
LILAC.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-09-06

Mr.. Bryant and family, Edward
Gruber and family, Arch Trower
and Clinton Brewer attended the
Herman Fair, Friday and Satur-
day. They say that they had a
good time.
Thomas Smith went to st. Louis
Saturday.
Breyton Clark of st. Charles
is visiting his grandmother, Mrs.
Messenger, this week.
Several from this place attended
preaching at High Hill, Sunday
evening.
The camp meeting at New Flor
ence closed Sunday evening.
Ehe Coleman al a guest at
the home of Mrs. Appling of
Montgomery City, Saturday.
John Gruber and son, Ed. wer e
business callers in New Florence -,
Monday.
! Several from this place attended
the carnival at Montgomery, last
week.
Myrtle Kelsick went to Warren
ton, Monday to attend College.
Vincil Scott and sister of DAN
Vile, attended the Hopkins
Hatohett wedding at this place,
Monday.
David Baker is having his oats
shipped, this week. RUBY.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-09-06
Orlaln of Species.

Chicago child.--Look at that funny
man, mama. What makes him so
b~owlegged?
Chicago mama.-I presume, my
dear, he lives in st. Louis, and got
that way trying to avoid being
knocked over by the pigs.-New York
Weekly.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-09-06
OVER The COUNTY
Interesting Facts Gathered by
Correspondents During
the Week.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY DolNGs
Cross Roads.


Mrs. Ras. Stipp, who wentto St.
Louis last week for a surgical OPP
Grafton is in a very critical con-
dition at present.
Gus Ittner purchased a sulky
pillow from w. o. Sailor, last week.
The intense heat of last week
made threshing or other work Q
quiring exertion impossible.
Fred Kroft was in High Hill,
Monday.
Wheat ground is breaking very
hard in most places here.
Rev. Hilber filed his regular
appointment at Buell., Sunday
morning.
Agnes Hap of st. Louis came
up Sunday morning to spend a
few weeks with relatives.
Mrs. George Robinson is on the
sick list this week.
Clyde Estes and family OF Gam
ma visited w. E. Holt and family
Sunday.
The parties at j. w. Fowler's,
Jack Davis and Chas. Hendricks
last week, we're we'll attended and
enjoyed by the young folks.
Gus timer was in Montgomery
City, Monday
L. M. Thorley and family OF
Hopewell visited w. T. Sanders,
Sunday.
Cora Strain of Mexico is spend
ing q few days with friends al
White Oak.
Fred Kroft purchased a span OF
mules from John Hensley, Tues
day, for 1886.
James Maupin, wife, and
sisters Flora and Mollie Hen d.
ricks left Tuesday for a short visit
to relatives in Gasconade County
Samuel Hassler sold a mule las
week. ALL RIGHT.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-09-06
lona In Public Life.

Judge John v. Wright, of Tennes.
See, now an attorney In the general
land Office, at Washington, who was so
years old in June, has been connected
with public life for a greater period
than any other living American. He
is still as vigorous as a man of 60 and
keeps up with the things OF to-day
without forgetting what has passed
and gone.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-09-06
On Second Thouoht.

Don't you remember. you said you
would drown yourself If l didn't mar
ry your"
Yes, l remember; how foolish l
was!"
do you consider that it was fool
ish?"
Yes; I should have threatened to
drown myself If you did marry me-
Houston Post.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-09-06
AIways Holds to That,

Its remarkable how often a wom-
an changes her mind" "Oh, not al
ways. There's one idea every oma
gets that she never changes" What's
that?" The idea that she's pretty"
Catholic Standard and Times.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-09-06
Time to Move,

They're putting out an awful lot
of good songs these days." said Mr..
Staylate. "Yes?" Queried Miss Pa
tience Come with a yawn. YES;
there's a new march song that's great.
It's fine to march to-" Indeed? I
wish l had it. I'd play II for you"
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-09-06
No PLEASING Him.

"a woman who tries to look like q
man is a fool" announced Mr.. Jaw
back.
Il should say she u.s." said Mrs. J.,
looking him owe carefully.
And even though she agreed with
him he didn't like It, somehow.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-09-06
Thomas DISTRICT.

w. w. May is working in Mid
dletown this week, putting the
telephone wires on the new cedar
poles.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1907-08-23
Initiative messiah" Bir,

The messiah" bird of India excels
all others in its initiative powers.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1907-08-23
PROUD IN HER POVERTY.
Young Woman's Brave Answer to In
suItino Landlord.

Frank P. Sargent, the United States
commissioner Of immigration. said
one day in Washington:
There is fine stun in some of these
poor people who come to uor shores.
I heard recently OF young Swedish
woman. Brave, witty and honorable.
she could bring splendid young
Americans into the world. A short
time after she arrived among us, her
husband got out Of work. Naturally,
then, the rent fell behind. The land
lord called for it one day in her hus-
bands absence. He listened to the
young woman's tale of misfortune, re-
garding the while her yellow hair.
her clear blue eyes. her red mouth
and white teeth. Suddenly, bending
toward her, he said:
Give us a kiss
"She drew back, and her blue eyes.
as cold as ice. dwelt on him disdain-
fully
"Nc. she said. my husband and
may be too poor to pay our rent, but
We are not so poor that We can't do
our own kissing"
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1907-08-23
AWFUL EFFECT OF ECZEMA.
Covered with Yellow Sores-Grew
Worse-Parents Discourased-Cu-
ticura Drove Sores Away.

Our little girl, one year and half
Did, was taken with eczema or that
was what the doctor called it. We
took her TO three doctors but by this
time she was nothing but a yellow.
greenish sore. One morning We dis
covered a little yellow pimple on one
Of her eyes. Doctor No. 3 said that We
had better take her to some eye spe-
cialist. since ii was an ulcer. So we
went to Oswego to doctor No. 4, and
he said the eyesight was gone. We
were nearly discouraged. but thought
we would try the CutiCura Treatment,
SO ! purchased a set Of Cuticura Rem
edIes. which cost me 81. and in three
days our daughter. who had been sick
about eight months. showed great i'm
provement, and in one week all sores
had disappeared. OF course il could
not restore the eyesight, but II we had
used Cuticura in time | am confident
that II would have saved the eye.
Mrs. Frank Abbott. X. F. d. No. 9. Full
ton, Oswego Co, y. Y, Aug. -, 1906.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1907-08-23
"Sensible to the Last"

An old Scotch lady used to be at.
tended by a doctor to whom she In
variably gave a guinea when he went
to see her. He had told the friends
with whom she lived that her death
would probably be sudden. and one
day he was hurriedly sent for. as she
appeared to have become unconscious.
On his arrival he saw at once that
the old lady was dead. and. taking
hold Of her right hand. which was
closed. but not rigid. he calmly ex.
tracted from it the fee which she
had provided for him. and as he did
SO he murmured: Sensible to the
last"
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1907-08-23

For children teethinG sofens the gums. reduces In
cammAtion. alI4ys pain, wind collie sc bottle
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1907-08-23
People Tell Each Other About Good
Thinqs.

Twelve years ago few people in the
Powder for the Feet. To-day after the
genuine merits OF Aliens Foot Ease has
been told year after year by grateful per
sons, it is Indispensable to millions. 1t is
cleanly, wholesome, healing and antIseptIc
and gives rest and comfort to tired aching
feet
1t cures while you walk. Over 10000
testimonials. limitations pay the dealer
larger profit otherwise you would never
be offered a substitute for Aliens Foot
Ease, the original foot powder. Ask for
Aliens Foot Ease, and ,ee that you get 1t.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1907-08-23
A Trouble Maker.

Towne-The other day helped your
friend Dudley to select a beautiful
etching
Browne-Don't mention Dudley to
me; he's no friend Of mine.
Towne-Why. he told me he was 60
ing to send the etching as present
to you-
Rrownt-So he did and my wife
made me rearrange all the other pic.
lures In the parlor to make room for
II and I'm not done yet.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1907-08-23

Sheer white goods, in fact. any dne
wash goods when new. owe much Of
their attractiveness TO the way they
are laundered. this being done in a
manner to enhance their textile beau
ty. Home laundering would be equal.
ly satisfactory IL proper attention was
given to starching. the first essential
being good Starch, which has sufficient
strength to stiffen, without thickening
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance OF your work.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1907-08-23

When the old lady put her head out
of the window and inquired OF the
young railway porter what the train
was stopping for the young man
thought he would have little fun Ct
the old lady's expense.
Engine was out late last night.
ma'am' he remarked with n smile,
80 she's got thirst on her this
morning: they're giving 'er drop o
wine
"Ah, it's water said the old lady,
III you1l wait a minute. ma'am.
he Crinned. I'm inquire whether
they're Givin' her port wine"
Never mind came the answer
don't you trouble. young man.
thought perhaps by the way We've
been getting along she was run on
sloe gin.'-London TsBits.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1907-08-23
Very Handy.

"Among the people who greeted the
President upon his arrival at Oyster
Bay" says an exchange. "ncne at
tracted so much attention as a woman
who carried two children in her arms
and led another by the hand" It
strikes us that capable woman like
that would attract attention anywhere.
Washington Post.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1907-08-23

Knights of Pythias,
T h ir d Battalion,
Second Regiment,
Missouri Brigade,
says: Il am pleased
to endorse the use
Of DOan's Kidney
Pills, a medicine
of great merit. Hav-
ing had personal eX-
perience with many
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1907-08-23

kidney medicines, | am in a position
to know whereof l speak. and am
pleased to add my endorsement and
to recommend their use"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. n. Y.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1907-08-23
Need Eioht Hours Of Sleep,

Women OF nervous temperament
should have eight hours of sleep to
keep in good health
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1907-08-23

Every good and great man grows
greater as the sunset Of his years
gilds the glory OF his lofty soul.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1907-08-23
A FRANK STATEMENT,
From Q Prominent FraternsI Man Of
RoIla, Missouri.

Justice Of the Peace A. NJ. Light, Of
Rolla, Mo-, Major, Uniformed Rank,
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1907-08-23

Men enjoy doing anything they
don't have to do for living
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1907-08-23
Nn~ FARM
AMs,,s tit

Pedigree alone never filled the milk
pail.
Lambs should be docked the second
week.
Clean oct kbe swhl barrel once in
while.
Keep tho best OF the pigs for future
breeding.
Breeding for size must be followed
by feeding for size.
Screen the barn and protect your
stock from the flies
Too much milk or too cold. will
cause scours in calves.
Soil must be in good physical CON
d!tion TO grow good crops.
II is not the fat. ek-looking COW
which gives the most milk.
Sprigs OF mint in lemonade adds
fine flavor to the beverage. Try 1t
IT is said that the American hen
ranks fifrtl In value in the agricultural
products OF the country.
Tho muley has come to stay. Do
YOU still retain the old.fashioned horns
IN your herd?
The feeding of stations requires
more care than that OF mares or geld
!ngs
Be neat and tasty in putting up the
fruit packages for market They will
sell more readily and for more money.
Better raise on colt right than half
dozen mongrels in an Indifferent
sort OF way.
! In Europe the mutual plan OF In
surancc against the damage Of hail is
quite popular.
Hundreds OF fruit trees set every
year die because of the neglect OF the
swners.
Don't trim the young tree too Sc
verely. as II needs enough foliage to
supply Its feeding powers.
An alfalfa special is doing the state
Of Kansas. Keep cultivating the corn
until It shadows, but run shallow.
The afternoon work will 20 easier
and faster II you take a few moments
rest after the MONDAY meal.
The healthfulness OF the stock de-
pcnds largely upon the feed and man
agemcnt
Finish fa,teninE the animals you In
tend to market as quickly as possible.
1t will increase your profits.
Prove the question as to which is
OF the most value-deep or shallow
plowing-by trying both methods.
The animal that is allowed to suffer
discomfort takes from the farmers
profits.
In breaking the cold It Is good
practice to drive him with q fast step
ping horse.
That high check rein Is torture to
the horse. and improbable to his
owner. for II cuts down the efficiency
pi tho horse.
The draft horse is the one to raise
on the farm, as he will II well raised
-eturn more money per pound than
my other animal on the farm.
Put a mud scraper on the porch,
md then use It Wife will be CRATE
,ul. and you will feel more like a
man.
Label the fruit trees when setting
out, but be careful that the label
wires do not strangle the trees as
they grow.
The large orchard poorly planted
and poorly managed will not give rs
good return as the one that Is small.
er but well planted and cultivated.
II your COW holds up we'll in the
nilk yield during the summer months
she Ia a good animal and should be
held on to.
Stop the churn as soon as you de-
ect granulation, II you want 1t Ia con.
lition to work out all the butter
milk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-13
Railroad Rates.

The state Corporation Commission
which is now investigating the sdvisa-
biIity oil establishing fiat two-cent pas
senger rate on all the railroads in Viz
ginia, yesterday accorded hearing 10
representatives OF the Virginia and
Southwestern Railway, seventy-mile
line, which runs from Bristol 10 lnman,
in the county of Wise.
This corporation, which is almost as
prosperous as the Richmond, Freder-
icksburg and Potomac, now charges az
much as four cents q mile on straight
tickets, and naturally does not wish to
see a change brought about.
Yesterday Its general passenger sgent,
w. E. Allen, occupied the witness chair
and testified at length regarding the ex'
pepses aud revenues OF the road.
The case su united by the Washington.
Southern Railway was completed Mon
day. This is the line that connects with
the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Po-
tomac at Quantico, and runs into Wash
ington. | interests are closely affiliated
with tho OF the Richmond, Fredericks-
burg and Potomsc. Ia fact, the same
men C impose the di'ect0rstes OF each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-13
NTnrdcrin n Penitentiarv.

Io,tie Hawkins was stabbed TO death
9th a oair of scissors IN the female ward
oftbe M,undsville, w. Va, penitentiary
Yesterday afternoon by AID" Cross, one
of the most notorious woman cGnVicta
ever confined in the prison.
Both are colored federal prisoners sent
from the District OF Columbia, and be-
tween rs and 80 years Of age. The muir
deress has been in the penitentisry three
time. an is now serving 2O-yesr term
for stealing.
Tae women were trimming garments
under the supervision of the matron. and
the Ha~k ius gil complained TO the ma
iron Of mistreatment By the Cross girl.
sho was sent back TO her place, and while
the matron's back was turned the GROSS
woman leaped vlciously upon the other
and sank hrr shears into the jugulsr vein
IF her vfctsa.
The Hawkins girl walked toward the
matron, then s@OOned and died within a
few minutes. The murderess has given
more trouble daring her present and for
mer terms in the prison than any mae
convict 10 the institution.
The Cross woman formerly lived IN
Alexandra. Some time ago, 1t will be
remembered, she was arrested in this city
By Offers knight and Ferguson charged
with larceny 10 Washington. She was
sent to he MouOdsvllle penitentiary for
the ofense.