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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-28
POSE IN Rum WAR
Wives and Children of crunkards to
Aid Fight on Saloons.

Bloomington. ILL.,, March 2S.-Wom-
en- and children in ragged garments,
the wives and little ones of drunk
ards, will be posed here as object
lessons in the effect of whisky, on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-28
Furniture

EVERY year the good repu-
tation of our big furniture
department is gradually ex-
tended and the volume of
sales are increasing to enor-
nous proportions through our
important price concessions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-28

Millinery.
nNE thing is GER
~ tain-If you look
at our Hats, you'll
want to buy. You
can look without buy
ing here as much as
you please glad to
show you any day.
but you can't look
without wanting to
buy.
The large Hats for
Spring 1903 are light
in structure, the TRIM
mings airy
The Gainsborough
and the Charlotte Cor.
day Hats that you
have admired somuch
in the old oajntipos-.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-28

How are your eyes1
Do not neglect
them. II they give
you the least trouble
consult our expert op-
tician at once. Ex-
animation and consul
tation free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-28

4 MOTHER shipment Of
4 \ those beautiful Hartz
Mountain Canaries, extra
fine singers, light and dark
colors. at $3.50 each.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-28
Shoes

MEMS fine Patent Leath-
III or Dress Shoes, welt
soles, straight or swing lasts,
dull calf tops, 10 pairs in all,
only a few missing sizes,
these worth $3.50, a bargain
at $3.50.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-03-06

The DeSoto Republican contains
an interesting account Of coIorcd
woman living there, Aunt Harriet
Rufus, who is over IA hundred years
old. She retains all her faculties
and supports herself by taking in
washing.
There is small poX at Poplar Bluff
and that town has guarantined
against Dexter, Charleston and Tex
arkana, where there are several
cases. The Charleston papers say
there Is no small pox in that town.
Twenty-Five years ago the Fred
ericktown Democrat was advising
that some action he taken by the
County Court to remedy tho fearful
condition Of the county roads. The
paper OF this week says the same I'M
fortunate conditions prevail down
there now.
Landon Strickland, u native OF
J efferson county, died on the 9th
ult., at his home farm, aged Us years.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-03-06
Good Words for Bradley.

Dunklin county should be for SEN
ator Bradley for state auditor. He
was born and raised in st. Francois
counts, and his interests are all in
Southeast Missouri. He has for
years, been the friend Of the labor
ing class, especially, and no man
stands higher in the mining belt
-Dunklin Democrat.
In view of Senator Bradley's
staunch support Of labor measures
while in the Legislature it would be
no more than proper to have good
live committee Of union men in
every organized labor districts, Ia
handl" his campaign. What say
you President Sheridan, Secretary
Manuel and President Colvillc To
this plan?-Joplin Trades Unionist.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-03-06
What it Costs to Collect
this Paltry Revenue

A half million dollars year under
normal conditions goes to the liquor
interests from this comfy. This is
II distinct loss to society.
|. There is nothing sold for dol
lar into which as Ii g value 4 oes as
in dollars wort OF liquor sold
over the bar, or in any other way.
>. The st. Francois county saloon
keeper does not get rich in the bust
ness. Read the record OF the past.
How many can you count who have
prospercd? How many do you know
who are in IA worse financial condi-
ton than when they went into the
business? 1t il stated by men in po-
sitiOn to know that very few saloons
in this county are making money.
:. What saloon keeper, bar tend
or or regular patron of the saloon
can build and maintain establish
ments in Germany, Missouri and
California? How many travel in
their private cars? Own not one
but several automobiles? Whose
money pays for these things? Whose
work in saloons make it pOssible9
What return do they get? Answer
these questions by the light Of your
own observation and experience.
|. Saloon keeper, patron and the
whole social organization pay trib-
ute to the brewer, distillcr and whole
salcr with but little recompense to
self.
All the above to collect revenue
tota!Iing, State and county, S32, 900.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-03-06

1t has been estimated that $500.
600 goes out of st. Francois coun.
~ annually to the brewers and
wholesale liquor dealers. We don't
know whether this estimate is cor
rect, but presuming that il is APP
proximately so, isn't it a pretty
large price to pay for the SIG, 900
annual revenue which the saloons
pay the county, The $500, 900
goes out Of the county on account
of the saloons without bringing
back a single dollar in substantial
benefits. Our merchants send out
lots of money, many thousands
annually, but it brings back to the
people an equivalent in dry goods,
clothing, groceries and all the
necessities required by the people.
The 500, 900 sent out Of the coun.
ty by the saloons for liquor does
not bring back IA single thing that
Inc people need, but much to de.
bauch the youth and impoversh
families; it is worse than squan.
dered-worse than if it were cast
into the sea. What is the $26, 900
in revenue that the county receives
from saloon licenses to the annual
drain of $500, 900 which it entails
upon the county, Vote out the
saloons tomorrow and keep the
$500, 900 at home.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-03-06
COST IN HUMAN LIFE
AND SUFFERING.

Take the record of the serious dis
turbances in St Francois county for
the past five years that are directly
due to intoxicants and to the saloon.
Add these to the total costs of col
Iecting the revenue, not to be meas
ured in dollars and cents but in
human life and human suffering.
Here is that record only in part,
given by years:
1909.
May 20-Frank Swart cut in sa-
loon row at T. G. Highley's saloon.
Sept. 2S-Harry Kowalio killed at
Des0lge by Antoine, John and Henry
Neibecker after II beer drinking ca
rousal. Latter three In penitentiary
receiving 30 years sentences.
1908.
March 2S-Night-marshal A. w.
J acksOn shot and killed Bill Yeates
in self defense; Yeates intoxicated
and raising disturbances.
May 6-While intoxicated, William
Continued on Fifth Page:
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-03-06
Rheumatic Pains Relieved.

Chamberlain : Pain Balm relieves
rheumatic pains and makes sleep
and rest possible, which is alone
worth many times its cost. b. f..
Cracker, Esq, now ~ years Of age
and for twenty years Justice of the
Pence ut Martinsburg, Iowa, says:
am terribly afflicted with sciatic
rheumatism in my left arm and right
hip. ] have used three bottles Of
Chamberlain s Pain Balm and ii did
me lots Of good" For sale by f..
NJ. Laakman.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-03-06

Judge Evans has been prevailed
upon to become a candidate for the
Democratic nomination for Gov.
ernor, and his position is clearly
defined in his announcement, which
appears in another column For
some time his friends have been
urging him to become Il candidate,
and they will now take up his cause
in earnest Because Of the late
ness OF his decision in the matter
Mr.. Cowherd has perhaps gained a
little prestige over him, but Judge
Evans, rs Chairman Of the State
Democratic Committee and as an
earnest supporter Of Governor
Folk 5 administration, as well as a
man of eminent ability, is known
all over the State, and will prove a
popular candidate. lie s especial
ly strong in Southern Missouri aud
we believe will grow in strength as
the campaign advances aud the
issues are clearly set ont. The
southern section Of the State will
doubtless take a commendable
pride in an endeavOr to name one
of its eminent citizens as Governor
and work accordingly.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-03-06
Call for Democratic County Convention

There is hereby called County
Democratic Convention to hc held
at Flat River, st. Francois county,
Missouri, on Monday, April 18th,
1905, at II O'Clock n. m, for tn" pur-
p"sc of selecting delegates to repre-
sent the Democrats of this county
in the State Convention to be held
at Jefferson City May 10Th, 1905, and
for the selection of delegates to the
Congress Convention.
G. h. PRATT, Chairman.
J. II. MALUGEN, Secretary.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-03-06
81 MILES OF ROCK ROADS.
Revenue from Saloons.

Total receipts from ,a-
l""us ,Sllg,llNIl
Criminal Costs.
Paid toy state, =
years IS .GGl. yS
Paid by county }
years IS,77O.44 S43, AZ T.
Excess revenue over costs S11.GSI.Gg
AN"rag" r"N"nu" over costs
per year Sli,l@l4
TIN" ah"v" figures are furnished
by tn" Clerk of County Court.
Their accuracy is not questioned.
They include the f." bills from the
Stat" and tn" costs accruing to the
county. More than this, it is not
c"nt"nd"d that all OF the above costs
ar" due To- the saloons or t. the use
"iiutONicants. But To- arrive Mt the
total costs for which Ia" saloon and
liquor interests ar" responsible in Il
large measure, thor" should b" added
som" items to the above figures as
costs that are incurred and which
tn" Clerk does not include il his
statement, In Justice to him, the
statement prepared does not pre-
tend to Cuv"r these items. What
ar" tn" additional costs, large
portion which ar" property charged
{" tn" saloon and liquor business?
j. The cost Of the grand juric-
ana witnesses hcf0r" same.
=. tn" cost Of tn" regular petit
Jurl"s.
:. The costs Of corners inqurstS.
!. TIA" cost Of circuit Judge in all
instances OF chang" Of venue, etc.
%. TIL" cost Of court St-nograph"r.
II. Ih" cost Of keep ~ youth in
Reform school
T.. Th" cost Of keep of girls sent
to the Girls Industrial Home.
). Tn" cost Of keep OF the patients
in tn" hospital for the insane, some
criminal eases.
., Tn" cost Of keep Of inmates in
county infrmary.
10. tn" cost OF caring for orphans
in public and privat" institutions;
in homes maintained by churches.
labor and benevolent organizations.
II. Tn" cost Of defendants wit
nesses when he is convicted. While
not paid 10y the State, generally not
paid by defendant, it represents II
loss Of time and money equal If not
exceeding the State and county costs.
T., Cost Of defendants attorneys,
appeals, etc.
Is. Cost of transportation to pen
Itentiary and Of keep in the pcniten-
tiary, whatever il might be.
~ Cost of rewards offered by
stat" or county and officials 81
these
Il. Cost of salaries paid to pros
'cuting attorneys.
III. Cost Of burying pa upcrs.
Il. Cost of society by reason Of
lon-pruductivcness of those con
lined in jails or peuitcutiary.
Is. The cost of impoverished and
ruined homes, Of heartachrs and
ears bccaus" of intoNicants. Each
voter of st. F.anCois county can
lamc ON" or more homes and fami- |
les ruined by drink. Almost every
.amily in this county, nearly or re-
uutcly, has suffered from the use Of |
ntOXicants.
All these costs, while not rcduci-
BE to eNact figures ia dollars and |
'ents, are tangible. If deducted |
rom the 3d. 900 accruing To- the |
county and State each year from |
he saloon revenue, would there re-
main balance or deficit?
Think, Mr.. Farmer, Mr.. Business
Man, Mr.. LabOring Man, Mr.. Pro-
essional man!
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-03-06

Chas. JENNIE, thirteen-year-old
boy OF Ste. Gencvieve, was killed
on the 18th, by coming in contact
with live electric wire which had
been broken by the heavy fall of
snow and was hanging down when
he grabbed It.
New Madrid has just 1000 inhabi-
tants. A census has just been taken
to decide whether the town and
county shall vote together at the
coming local option election.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-03-06

Sryru'v-ou~ "ouutlr. in Missouri
have gone dry NJ to date. St.
Francois will Join the majority to-
morrow.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-03-06

Kidney Remedy to benefit or cure,
or your druggist will refund your
money. Price 30 cents. f.. NJ
Laakman.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-03-06
JUDGE EVANS ENTERS
RACE FOR GOVERNOR
In Accord With Gov Folks Policies
Not Prohibition, but Favors
Submission OF Constitutional
Amendment.


] Plains, Will" in 81 Louis last sun
. day, formally announced himself ns
/ % randidat" for tn" Democratic
nomination for Governor. Judgr
. Evans L. ID" present Chairman Of
| tine Stat" Democratic Committee,
and ha, a great many admirers who
hay" for som" tim" been urging
him to enter the contest for Gov.
Irruor, but owing To- tn" candidacy
Of Judge Fort from tn" sam" section
lu which h" lives, ~" has h"sitatod
and withheld announcing; but Judg"
Fort having retired he has concluded
a. make IT," race.
Judge Evans Announcement.
"Ou January - / made and pub
ll,h"d statement that | was not IA
candidate" for Governor, a. then
judy" J l.. Fort, my n"ighhor, was
IA candidate, Since that time I'm a
privat" communication 10 IN" b" "N-
pressed desire that become
randidat" and offered 70 withdraw
from tn" rae" and support me if !
consented to run.
- have therefore concluded to-
uak" tn" rae" and my nam" will go
"u tn" ticket TN the Democratic
stat" primary a. such candidate.
III" Democratic Stat" platform of
1906 Expresses my views
Every Mis.ourinu should be-
proud Of his Stat" and Of their gluri-
ius achievements under Democratic
rule, though tn" people are not So
much Interested I'm history as they
are in tn" present and future. W"
should tax" no backward steps, but
to press forward
~ am in fun accord with the poll
cics and work Of our excellent and !
brave Governor, j. W. Folk, and il /
| am elected Governor of Missouri I.
the policies he has inauguratcd and |
so well established in this State will /
be continued for ! believe in them /
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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28
Couch Items.

We are having a mild shower while
writing these items Hope it will con-
tinue for a while
Mr. and Mrs Warren Ranney visited
at Mr. sam Mays Friday.
Quite a number Of Cooch people at
tended the ball game at Beaver last
Wednesday
J.. Z. Davis came out from Beaver
sunday to see how his farm looked
Willie Kildow. OF Liberal, drove out
to visit homefolks Wednesday.
Jess wigton and o II. Coffin made
business trip to Liberal Tuesday.
Mrs Kildow. Mrs. May, Maud Coffin
and Mrs. l.. + Davis were guests OF
Mrs o II Coffin Wednesday.
The farmers around Couch are so
busy since the rain they will hardly
take time TO 60 to ball game.
Mr. Greeninger and family visited
friends near Beaver Saturday and sun
day
W Ford went to Liberal Wednesday
for load Of groceries for a Balko
firm.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28
The Divide (Pronto }

There is talk OF organizing a base
ball team at Pronto and vicinity.
Mr. and Mrs. Blosser and three
children were callers at Mrs. Lou Els
last sunday Also at A. r. Smoak's
There was celebration at Mrs. A
7. smuak's last Sunday, it being her
birthday. The neghbors and friends
came loaded with the fat Of the land
aud bourteOus dinner was served
and then adjourned to the parlor
where there was conversation and
singing and all joined in the chorus
Mrs. Els was organist, Misses Mettie
Riley and Mary Els each sang solo
Mrs. q. T Frazer furnished the in
sirumental music. So another mile
stone is passed.
w HI Morrison has his well compile
ted and wind mill up and running.
Jimmy Barbour visited at Dad Fra
zer's the first Of the week on his wa,
down To Texas.
Mrs Hook has been quite in but is
better at this writing.
The dance at Ed Feigan's was thor.
oughly enjoyed 10y a good company Of
friends but they only warmed up one
hall OF the new residence, so invita-
tions have been sent out for another
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28

Thursday eSening TO complete the
bcusewarming
Mr.. Hooper north of Pronto. has hi.
well nearly completed. IL will not b.
bong Until every farmer will have hi.
veil and wind mill.
When the Missouri girls arrive on the
Air Line Express into Beaver City and
the Cottonwood qUartett il ready 10
meet them, please notify the old bach
elors about Pronto in time 80 they can
come out IN full force with Hooligan' :
band to lead the procession.
H. W Montgomery went TO Beaver
Tuesday on business
Jimmie Barbour and H. D. Miller
brought cattle Up from Texas last Fri
day
Mrs. Lillian Kunes. Of Tapley. was
on tie sick list the first part OF the
week
Albert Els left Tuesday for Alya.
Okla. where be expects to spend the
sumgacr.
GLEANKR
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28
Tabernacle Meeting

A series of meetings will be held in
Beaver. beginning June IA and contin-
uing two weeks. Evangelist J. W.
Anderson, of Wichita, Kansas, a man
Of long experience and marked success.
will do the preaching. The Tabernacle
will be placed as conveniently as pos
sible for the people, and we extend to
all cordial invitation to these meet
ings, requesting the sincere prayers of
all Christians for victory.
JAS. z. BALLISGxR, Pastor
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28
SiS Mile Pick-Ups

Misses Ro1ie and Blanche Powe-.
spent sunday with Miss Mayme Brown
and also Miss Florence Reddick. then
all Of Us girls went horseback to sun.
day school
Warren Knowles and Walter Parker
spent Saturday night with Cleve
Brown
Ebert Wallis had the misfortune to
let his horses get away from him. lie
thinks they have gone back to Kiowa.
Will Powers spent Tuesday with
Mrs. Brown and family
Will Reddick Is building a fine rock
house for himself.
f. and Cleye Brown made a b3s-
ness trip to Liberal.
Mrs. Clemmie Reddick is on the sick
list.
Bill Reddick and family spent sun
Jay with Mr. Prown aud family. Mu-
SIC furnished by Cleye Brown. All had
a good time
Mr.. and Mrs Brons. from Oklahoma
City, are improving their place on SIX
Mile
A ;. Brown has his well completed
Nice water at - feet.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28
Church and Society Directory.
(Hack IineJ

PRESBYTEkIAN CHURCH
Services every Sunday morning and
evening. Sunday School at 800 a. m
W. B. LEONARD, Pastor
METHODIST CHURCH
Services every Sunday morning and
evening. Sunday School at 10 o'clock
JAS. BALLISGER. Pastor.
LADIES' CIRCLE
Auxiliary tn Presbyterian Church.
meets every Thursday afternoon at the
homes Of the members. Entertains
the public first Thursday night OF each
month. Everybody invited.
Mas W. b. LEosARp, Pres
LADIES GUILD
Auxiliary 10 VI T. Church, meets
syery "Wednesday afternoon with the
members.
Mas ] d NLys. Pres.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28
Notice for Publication.


Department Of the Interior. Land office al
Woodward Okla, Nay Is, lse.~
Notice is herebF given that VIM X. Faulkner,
OF BalkO, Okla. has nlei notice Of hi intention
10 make commutation proof in support OF
his claim, viz; HE No. 26625 made Aug. -, 1895.
for the SwA, Sec 25,TpSN, R22 ECM., and that
said proof will be made before Thoma, z.
Brsidwood, L. 5. Commissioner at Beaver,
Okla, on June q, 1913.
HE names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of
the land viz;
Leandsr b. Mathis, Rufu. A. Sipe Robert W.
Faile,, George ". Lowe all of BalkO Okla
~. ~ GEO. ID. ORsER Register
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28
Notice for Publication

Department Of the Interior. Land Office at
Woodward. okla. May n. Iss.
Notice i hereby given that Seth b. Brown o.
Esther okla. has filed notice 81 his intention tc
make Communication proOf in support Of hi
claim. viz: HE No. SSjl9. made June "A
1907, for the M sEl4 Sec. II, Twp IS, K 25 Z
and that said proof will be made before ". 7
Quinn. Clerk Of the District Court in bis olfice
At Beaver, okra.. on July 9Th. Is0s.
He names the following witnesses 10 prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation Of.
the land. viz:
Ralph c. Havorth, John II. Haworth. RileJ
spratt, John De Groydt, all Of Esther, Okla.
5-2s ~ GEo. d. ORSER Register
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28
Notice for Publication.
NOuce TOT Publication
Department OF the Interior, Land Once at
nLtol,.

Department Of the Interior, Land Once at
Woodward, Oklahoma, May 18th, IsO,.
Sotice Is hereby given tat james Hacker, OF
Hibhs Okla, has nled notice Of his intention
to make FINAL hve yesr proof in support Of his
Calm, viz he No. 1910. made June Is 1893,
Tor the VIE AVA sec. II a E'i NIX sec. l0,
Twp. y, Range 2 =. e. ~. and that said
proof will b. made before Thomas P, Braid.
woOd, L. : Commissioner, at Beayss, Okla, ON
June 81 lss.
He names the following witnesses TO prove his
ocntinoou- residence uIen, and cultivation
Of. ths land. viz:
Rotert II. Taylor, OF Hibhs, Okla. W. B.
Bothei. OF Hibbs OKLA, Charles A, Mooney, OF
Horis Okla, John r. Barrow. OF FioriS, Okla.
5-Z- ~ GRO. n. ORNER Register
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28
Notice for Publication.

Department OF the Interior, Land Ofiiee at
Woodward. OKLA, May y, lgOs.
Notice is hereby given that Iayid .Goldart OF
Surprise, Okla, has filed notice Of his intentio
TO make nnai proof in support Of
his claim, viz; HI No. lise1, made March 5,
1873, for tine sEh. Sec 10, Twp \, X 25 T.,
and that said proof will be made tefore ". 7.
Quinn Clerk of the District Court, in his Ofhc,
az Beaver Okla, on July o, lsJc.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous Residence upon, and cultivation
OF, the land, viz;
RALPH W. Mongold. Mary Kassen. Jacob
Froese, Henr, Piett, all Of surprise Okla.
SIS ~ GEo. ID. OnsEE Register