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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05

solving the great social question Of
cooperation by the mere force Of
their religious zeal, whe e others have
failed, especially In thq famous Brook
Farm experiment, by an excess Of the
DRY and knowledge!
"Z%arephath." A big sign at a turn
OF the road bore the name Of the Holy
Jumpers settlement. Lower down, at
the entrance to the dooryard. was
an arch and The Pillar OF Fire on
"A saint" passed on a bicycle. He
wore the uniform of the sect-s black
shirt and helmet. The men in the mar.
ket gardens on either side had the
garments of the "workers"-blue
shirts and breeches. The sister" who
received the reporter wore a dress OF
similar material.
In the bare reception room n
sound predominated over all others.
Outside were sunshine and the song
OF life-the click of the windmill,
iocusts, and bees buzEing In a corn.
field, the chatter OF children, the
sound Of hammers as the workers
raised a big tent for the camp meet
ing. Inside was the sound Of hymns
pounded out on a hard-toned piano.
persistently, monotonously, endlessly
until the visitor thought Of the most
m%addening In the list OF ancient tor
tures-the steady drip Of water on q
man or woman's head.
you have been very successful
here!" began the reporter.
THE Lords blessing has been upon
u.s." The sister" answered absently,
as II in a dream or listening to the
torturing hymns.
Home 10 GIFT Of Believer.
rYou own this placer"
l. t'Yes. IL was given to us about two
years & by Mrs. Garretson-Mrs. w
PfFtfarretson. She saw the true light
| the light Of the Lord In faith-she and
her son and her two daughters. We
| have been here about a year and a
| half. There are so acres OF land and
80 grown people, some OF them mar
ried, but mostly young men and
women, and about as many more chill
dren. They have given up all their
worldly goods and followed Him.
You must have plenty of money
them"
oh, no. with a smile. People will
worldly goods are not eager to give
them up and follow the Lord"
Gradually more facts came out aftel
persistent questioning. Six years ago
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05

II there is any thought of beads go.
Ing out Of style, present conditions do
not indicate II. There are new styles,
large beads in irregular shapes, small
beads Of pretty patterns, good ones,
precious gems and some decidedly
cheap, though strange to say. very
pretty. Women are wearing all kinds
and to many women they are very be.
coming. Amber is a favorite color at
present, since the color looks beautiful
worn with the new brown tints. Genu.
Inc amber beads are expensive, but
there are some very clever limitations
In the market which will satisfy most
women. Many cheap beads can be
made more elegant in appearance by
stringing them on platinum wire and
using gold clasps. 1t Is the cheap cot.
ton string and brass clasp which gives
more evidence OF c%heapness than the
beads.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05
WHERE HE MADE HIS HIT.
Youthful Thespian Put New Business
Into Old Part.

Half a dozen actors. just back from
"the road" were exchanging expert
ences around a table In the grill room
OF the Lambs.
You were dunned as usual by
amateurB?" the musical comedy man
asked of a star in the legitimate"
Yes, almost every town." the erst-
while Hamlet.Romeo-Claud Melnotte
replied. AT one place out west--l
won't say what town-a nice young
fellow waited at the stage door to
tell me he wanted to be q real Shake
spearean actor.
you've had e~xperience?' l asked.
"'oh, yes; l recited Marc Anthony's
speech at the holiday meeting of our
lyceum,, and did one OF Daniel Web
ster's orations last commencement,
and played in Romeo and Juliet
What did you play In Romeo and
Juliet?"'
- played the Apothecary-made
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05
TOUCHING THE AGE LIMIT.
Rear Admiral Goodrich Makes Some
Pertinent Remarks.

In the remarks of Rear Admiral
Goodrich, U. S. ~, at the alumni din,
ner, he said:
"As | look over the body OF officers
| perceive no change from the gen.
eral attitude which prevailed when |
was young. remember very well the
time when | thought every officer over
As years of age should be retired as
too old for active service. In short,
gentlemen, youth is radical now as It
was radical then; and age Is always
conservative. But In a sense, | was
right when | drew the dead-line at as.
Let us free our minds of cant and
boldly assert that 1t is not so much a
question OF age Of body as 1t is age
OF brain.
"In the lower grades | recognize an
enthusiasm for efficiency which causes
turret officers to spend ~ hours out OF
the "a with their guns and mounts and
connections, not reluctantly but cheer.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05
SIluhtIy Mixed,

This is told as an actual happening
TO a Kansas man, He and his family
had gathered around the supper table
and all heads were lowered for him to
ask a blessing, when the telephone
bell rang. The mar answered It. and.
coming back TO the table. again bowed
his head, but again the telephone rang.
He answered that call; then for the
third time seated himself and, bowling
his head, said Observation-Disclosures.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05
PLANT OF THE THIN WOMAN

ira layers of flesh seem to feel a con.
suming compassion for those whose
frame is less a~bundantly covered. In
their opinion the greatest compliment
they can pay a person of my meager
proportions is to exclaim:
"'Oh. how well you are looking.
Your face is ever so much fuller than
II used to be-
Just as sure as | meet anybody who
wishes to be particularly agreeable
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05

price of success. Most of them haN
acquired habits OF work 50 strong and
so much to their liking that they can,
not drop them til forced TO do So by
illness or age, You do not see many
Julia Ward Howes writing and speak.
ing forcefully upon the absorbing
questions OF the day at an age when
women are supposed to be done with
matters outside Of self, but the one
we have is "A noble example OF what
a woman can do with a life which Of
fers ease, She has not allowed her
self 10 neglect her talents.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05
ParasoIs.

Attractive parasols Of white taffeta
silk have wide borders of coin spotted
silk In various colors t. match suits
and hats. The parasols come in two
qualities and can be bought for $3.50
and 50. White linen parasols with
wide eyelet embroidered borders are
marked $3.50. A pretty white taffeta
sunshade, cross checked with black, is
finished with a half.inch edge of col.
ored silk hemstitched on, 1t has a
white furze handle, The parasol costs
S3.25,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05

This took my breath away, for
there are not a dozen lines In the
part, and they don't amount to any
thing. So | asked: How could you
make a hit in the A~pothecary?
We'll, you see, It was this way
the young fellow replied. You know
the old man is starving to death and
hasn't seen the color Of a coin for
goodness knows how long, When
Romeo gives him money the sight OF
1t is such a shock that | made tie
Apothecary fall in a fit, 1t was a
great hit. The people GU in front
clapped and ciapped till the stage
hands come out and dragged me on.
Yes-it vas such a success | went out
and took an C ! fell in another
NJ, IN. Y. Times,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05
The Deadly Travel Letter.

Letter-writing is, of course, an en-.
tirely different thing from note writ.
ing. 1t is the intimate chat of dear
friends or the art of conversation be.
tween c%ongenial people, All letters
exchanged In friendly correspondence
are bound to be interesting and wei.
come, except, and 1t should be empha,
sized, letters of travel. What is more
deadly than a letter that consists Of
arrivals and departures of trains. To-
cations OF hotels, shopping lists and
raptures over scenery?-The Delinea.
tor.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05

Hard work is the key to about every
good thing in life. 1t is only popu'
lar with those who have ambition,
good level heads and q correct idea
OF life, and. incldentail., these are
the inen and women ,!ho get on in the
world and are envied by the incompe'
tent ard lazy. There are a few rich
persons in this country who have In
herited their wealth aud never done
one thing to keep ii, but against these
Is a host OF hard workers who have
known privations and h~ardshlps
which Ney accepted ~ pa,i OF the
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05
Use for Celery Leaves.

After cleaning the celery do not
throw away the leaves, Wash them
carefully, spread them out thinly and
set them on the back OF the stove to
dry.
After they are thoroughly dried, rub
them to a powder. and put them away
In bottles. They will prove a delicious
flavor to many different kinds OF
dishes.
Try a pinch in a chicken stew, or
with the scalloped tomatoes.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05

Heap two tablespoonfuls OF butter
in a saucepan. When 1t bubbles, put
in Gall at once) two tablespoonfuls OF
-four, and stir from the sides toward
the center of the pan until the In.
gradients are well mixed, Have ready
heated a cupful Of milk; add to this
the "roux" gradually, and beat to a
smooth cream, Season with pepper.
salt, and beat into the thickened milk
the yolks of two raw eggs and a little
minced parsley. The white and yolk
OF a hard.bolled egg chopped hne may
also be added,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05

sheer maybe he-says that. They
think 1t will make me feel nice and
comfortable. But It doesn't, I don't
want my cheeks to stick out like full
moons, don't want to be fat, I don't
want to be even stout. In fact. very
few thin people do want to. That Is
why cannot understand the preva.
lence of this form Of compliment. No
n would eve think OF saying to a
stout person, oh, you are SO much
thinner than you used 10 be- or to a
iorid person, oh. you are SO much
winter than you were Then why
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05
Double.End Pillow Slips.

When making pillow slips, II both
sides are left open instead of just the
one, there will be no hard corners -
turn in washing, and they are easier
to iron. Both sides can be trimmed
with lace and insertion--two buttons
and buttonholes on each side TO but.
ton the pillow in. They look so pref.
ty on the bed pillow shams are not
needed.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05
Take Tuck In Under Hem.

A simple way to shorten wash linen
or crash skirts that have a deep hem
at the bottom is to take up a tuck on
the inside of the hem. This need not
be stitched on a machine or very par
ticularly sewn, as the starch used in
the laundry will hold IL in position,
and 1t can be more easily ripped II the
washing shrinks the material.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05
Cheese Sticks.

On a day when pies have been
made, take a piece of pastry dough,
roll 1t out very thin and cut into strips
as long and wide as a finger; spread
on each strip grated cheese sprinkled
with salt and pepper. Lay ON another
strip, pinch together, brush with yolk
of egg, and bake in a slow oven. II no
pie crust is at hand, 1t can be easily
made of a %half-cupful OF flour, a table.
spoonful of butter and a little icewa.
ter.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05

Have that straw ready" gasped
the prince.
And when the tiny fame next ap.
peared, a youth lighted a bit OF straw
with 1t, and It was not much later be-
fore the clans were roasting over a
fire kindled. in the incredible South
sea way, by the rubbing OF two sticks.
1T all lies In the method" said the
prince. You must have your groove
and your pointed peg. Otherwise a
weeks rubbing would be quite vain"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05
Sn and the Nose.

has called attention to a curious asso'
citation between the letter sn and the
nose. The following words, beginning
with those two consonants, all have
some connection with that organ:
Snout, snar. sneeze, snast, snore, snub.
snarl, snuffy, snort, sneer, sniff. snig.
ger, snuff, sniff, shuttle, snooze, snafie,
SWIVEL.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05
How to Bake Peaches,

Peaches may be baked like apples
with excellent results. Peel the fruit,
put into a baking dish with sugar. bits
of butter and a cupful OF water. Bake
until the peaches are tender. A few
chopped nuts sprinkled over the top Of
the fruit is an improvement. They
should be served cold.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05
Tutti FruttI for InvsIIds.

For invalids who are allowed to eat
fruit there Is nothing more dainty and
refreshing than the following: Take
one box blackberries, one-half pound
cherries, peel and cut up four bananas.
powder with sugar to taste and mix
thoroughly. Do this early In the
morning and set on the ice to get
cold.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05
Don't Care a Fjo,"

The clause II don't ARE a fg." is a
case OF mistaken identity. The proper
expression is, Il don't care a AGO"
The word fco means a swapping OF
the fingers to denote contempt. Shake.
speare used 1t In its proper Significance
when he wrote. "A hco for the
~phrassl"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05
Miracles Yet.

A baby floating all night at sea
without being drowned; a watch found
In the lung of a COW; a man returning
to the owner a lost roll Of bills-these
are among the things reported In the
papers, Yet we are told that the age
Of miracles is past.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05
objects to Prevailing Idea Of What Is
Complimentary.

"Whas Ia especially needed at the
present time" said the busy woman,
rs a new style compliment for thin
people, The attitude OF the public to-
ward the 'willowy' type o. human be-
ing, especially the female species. Is
puzzllng, Those who carry a few ex'
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05

Instead of putting food into the
oven to keep hot for late corners, try
covering 1t closely with a tin and set.
ting it over a saucepan Of hot water.
This plan will keen the food hot and
at the same time prevent 1t from dry.
ing
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05
Waiting for More,

When little Jennie became the
proud possessor of a new baby brother
she was asked to sell the baby.
NO" was the emphatic answer:
you cant have this one. Walt until
| have got a whole lot OF them and
then | will give one to you."-Judge.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05

Foxy ~Husband-My dear. you know
| promised you a diamond necklace
this year
Helpful Wife, know you did, but
let It go-the water pipes burst last
nighL-N. Y. Weekly.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05

The Denver National bank not long
ago received the following letter from
a lady well known in social circles:
Gentlemen:-Please stop payment on
the check ! wrote out to-day, as ] ac.
cidentally burned 1t up. Yours, Mrs.
Blank"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05

Cut in small pieces three or four
varieties of fruits. cooked or fresh;
mix with sugar or sugar strip and the
Juice Of the fruit. Wine may or may
not be added. The whole is served
cold in sherbet glasses In followed
out pineapple or orange shells espe-
cially prepared for 1t.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05

A watermelon came to the table the
other day with the pulp heaped in the
shell as II It had been a basket. The
red pulp had been removed with a big
spoon and some of the white uneat.
able fibre had also been taken out.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05
Oouahnuts.

Add a large cupful of mutton fat or
suet to the fat In which the ~doughnuts
are to be fried. They will absorb less
grease and will not be greasy.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05
Putting Up Preserves.

In putting up fruit in glass jars care
should be taken to get fresh rubbers
each season, This is a comparatively
small expense and will save untold
worry from leaking jars,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05

address remarks so extremely per.
sonal to the lean and hungry Cas-.
siuses of either sex with the idea of
p~leasing?"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05
kINoLiNo FIRE WITH STICKS.
How II 10 Accomplished In the Old
South Sea Way.

The matches had been forgotten,
and It looked as IL 1t would be impossi-
BILE, for lack OF fro 20 roast the clans
on the beach.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-05

Roast a bird with the breast down
the greater part Of the time; tn
flesh will then remain more Iu!c,
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1907-12-06

The 6rlt session OF The new con-
grcts convened Monday viih 90 neE
members OF the house and IS nev
senators % take their seats for the
6rti time. excepting ~ Of the new
house members vho return after an
absence Of from tvo 90 "a ycau
Gen Sherwood. Of Ohio. Who vas
Republican member 81 years ago,
returns as an Independent Democrat.
In the caucus Of the House Republi.
cans in Washington Saturday night
Speaker Cannon vas renominatcd.
The caucus refused 20 seat Peter A.
Porter. OF the Thifiy-iour,h New
York district. who vas elected as an
Independent
The Hon. John Sharpe Williams
vas nominated for speaker at the
caucus OF Democratic members Of
the House
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1907-12-06
The Growth OF Greed.

Greed grows with groveling, and
some men have a positive genius for
o.. Witness the millions that they
are piling up 10 no good end, and
Tor 30 great purpose. These mil
lions speak vel Tor their greed-ii
anything can speak veil OF greed
aud this Is The only tribute that vill
ever be paid 10 them that they
succeeded we'll In What they started
out 10 do. As witnesses 10 their
success they can call the ghoas
OF ruined men. hungry women, and
starving children. and there will be
no one 90 dispute their testimony.
Such Is materialism 30 iis commonest
form and In its ooarsest aspect. -
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1907-12-06
Fined for Bootlesgins

Wall Hale, colored. Of this city
was arrested Saturday by Deputy
Sheriff Goalder Johnson for bootleg
ging His trial was had Monday
before Judge Naylor and he was
fined SIS.
The negro got into trouble by dis
eliminating asking one man
greater price for liquor thananoiher.
and hereafter he will sell at uni
form price when dealing in products
Of the still. He was formerly a por-
ter in the la Clede hotel.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1907-12-06
Methodist Bazaar.

The ladies OF the NJ. E. Church
desire 10 announce that they will
hold their annual bazaar at the home
Of Mrs. Alice Amberg, beginning at
2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, Dec.
l2. There will be on sale many ar
ticles appropriate for Christmas
gifts. Everybody cordially invited
20 attend.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1907-12-06

suporncIaIff be- the banc of ,hc day
and backed uu as 90 so often is BY
colossal soifosioom and forNardness
Il adds a formidable contingent 10 the
must rrton CLASSES of people No ono
wants to piod nowadays the settling
on must he rapid. and In trying 20 al.
tain money without having to work
for ID ialsohood. dishonesty and heart
lessnoss creep Boo r. p's Weekly.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1907-12-06

When your tailor takes your order
Tor a suit. hs guarantees a.. work
manship and style. We do the
same thing IN tin work made 70
order Let us take your measure
Cotton & Adams.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1907-12-06

The Undertaken az the Farm
er's Hardware Co.. will answer your
calls promptly, day or night.
II you need coal Telephone No. as.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1907-12-06
nl,hnn,rt soeIetY Wemsn.

One OF the London Seeklies states
there are I'VE or SIX society women In
that city who never are permitted 10
participate IN the management OF char
itv basaars owing to their we'll
known dishonesty"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1907-12-06
Adams.Vauehn.

Al the home Of the brides daugh-
ter, Mrs. Coran Roach on State Line
stree, a, 2 40 p. m, on Thanksgiving
day, Mrs. Joe Adams was united
in marriage 10 Mr.. A. A. Vaughn.
lid r. II. Boaz officiating Full
ton Lead
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1907-12-06
Christian Church.

Bible School at 9;30 a. m, Sun.
day. Preaching and communion
service at IL. Subject; "The looge
and the church" Evening service
at 7 90, subject; "Why / am not
ashamed Of the gospel. "-F. II.
VERNON, Pastor.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1907-12-06

New Orleans sugar house molases,
6Oc, az Shaw & Bettersworth's.
Five gallons gasoline costs Sis
at the Courier office.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1907-12-06

The Democratic primary in Obion
county, Tenn, last week resulted
in the nomination Of T. J. Eastervood
tor sheriff, G. w. Morley for trus-
tee and II. c. Word for tax asses
sor. All good representative men Of
the county.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1907-12-06

"The dainty arr of courtship Is Be
ing foreotton." according 10 woman .
magazine Hns 81 bocome the fashion
10 knock "a girl on the head when you
want tu maru herr
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1907-12-06

What about a pair Of Queen
Quality" shoes for your wife or
daughter for Chistmas1 Batter &
Dodds.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1907-12-06

Always choose apples according to
their weight Heavy apples are al
ways better especially when. upon
being pressed with the thumb. they
Weld with a slight crnckfnE noise.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1907-12-06

me National Democratic Com
allied TO meet in New York
December 18th. 10 select time
nj t'a.. Tor holding the National
a..on next year 10 nominate a
,.''' i9r President Louisville
~. 20 have a good chance to Sc
Convention and w. J Bry-
a.Ha1, sure 20 be the nominee
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1907-12-06

LOST-Nice, brown fur boa Sun
day night between college and M.
Z. church. Finder please return TO
Courier Office and receive re-
ward. Zoe.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1907-12-06

~ 'I' then made only -
-, Known In Henry WINS
~, '. word Ia derived from
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1907-12-06

Telephone No. 4-Moore's Groce-
~ on tbs Hill-for groceries.
Prompt delivery 20 any part OF the
city.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1907-12-06

ALL ,.'i and Cloaks for ladies' and
,--. handsome line. Very sen
O.. we'll as useful presents for
-''''alaa. Baltzer & Dodds.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1907-12-06

More new groceries at MOore's
new st-re.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1907-12-06

Did - ever ride down Nm.
Belly Whoppin'
on a sledf
All stretched out upon the TOP.
IKE q roppin'
ouadrupedf
Sum kiaa has another nams-
"neily-busiin' g.
Right out plant
'ralnt no matter what IN term
n good Ter ruaun'
OF m braini
Say be Kids We slide down mn
Jest a-scoopin'
Up an ErOwf
Heller lke comanchs bucks,
Jest a-uhoopln'
A. ne 90
Had = coaster thet could az,
Belly buster
Down fh' track
Past al fastest aieda On toWa
They could muster
In q pack