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The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-01-22
LOCAL and PERSONAL
Personal Mention and Local
Happenings OF Interest in
and About Montgomery

j. M. Elder ls suneflng WIN d
slight attack of pneumonia.
Elmer Cosart of Buell. added his
name to our subscription list this
week.
MIR. Menefee of Wellsville was
transacting business here Satur
day
Mrs. Jennie Rawlings OF
Debeque, Colo, is visiting Mrs.
Chas. Evered.
Born-To MIR. and Mrs. d. H.
Sweeney on Monday Jan. 18th a
Ane baby girl.
G. D. Turner of Kansas City is
the guest of his brother, Mr.. H.
G. Turner and family.
M. o. Bryant of New Florence,
Mo. vas among the pleasant visit
Ors at this Office this week.
Paul Gill left last Saturday for
South Haven, Mich. to complete
his course in piano action, etc.
Tell your friends about our lib
eral offer. Two splendid Farm
papers absolutely free. See Adv.
Mrs. Lou King of Western
Kansas arrived here Sunday af-
tern oon to attend her mothers fu-
neral.
Mrs. j. A, Mahery, who recently
moved 70 Kansas City, is attend
ing TO some business here this
week.
Mrs. j. Fl. Wayland and daugh-
ter, Mrs. VIM. Clark of Salisbury
are the guests of Mrs. G. E.
Dameron.
Mrs. j. X. Kelly aud little son
and daughter of Louisville, KY.
are visiting her parents, Rev.sgnd
Mrs. j. j. Griffith.
During 1908 there were issued in
this County 1876 marriage licenses,
of which number Circuit Clerk
Barton issued ninety.
The w. c. T. U. attended the
funeral of their sister, Mrs. J. G.
Robinson in body and assisted
in the funeral service.
, w. T. Keath of Mexico has
been appointed as coal oil inspect
or by Governor Hadley for two
years, from Jan. 1S, 1909.
Chas. Brown, who is travelling
for B. NJ. Sisk & Co., returned
home Saturday evening for a few
days visit with home folks.
Mrs. August Standhardt and
daughter Miss Bertha returned
Saturday from two weeks visit
with Mrs. Mccall in Quincy, Ill.
Arthur, the two-year- old child of
MIR. and Mrs. Roy Griffith is slow
ly recovering from severe at
tack of inflamation of the bowels.
Ben Maiden and family return
ed here Monday night and bought
the old Chapman farm west OF
town and will make this their
home.
Henry O. Shaw of McKittrick
and Miss Edna @. Arnold of Bell
flower were married at the Court
House in this city Saturday, Jan.
16, 1909.
Robt. Sherman and his com.
pany will appear at the Ferguson
opera house Monday, Jan. 25, in
the rural comedy drama the Vii
lage Vagabond.
Don't fail to see Robert Sherman
in the "Village Vagabond" which
will be presented at the Ferguson
opera house, Monday night, Jan
25th. He is the author.
Mr.. Sherman is the man, who
wrote, "My Friend From Arkan
sas," and is a popular favorite
here. 1t is expected that tn,
people will give him an ovation.
VIM. Auchley called this weel
and paid a year in advance ant
will read the Journal of Agri
culture and the National Farme
and Stock Grower during tn
coming year,
The w. @. II. u. Social will
be held with Mrs. r. @. Whit
Saturday of this week, Jan. 2a
from 2 to 5 p. m. Do not forge
the date. All women Of any ag
90 Edially invited.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-01-22

Don't forget the Village Vaga-
bond at the opera house Monday
night, January 25th.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-01-22

D. Snethen will take great
pleasure in selling you anything
that he handles, from a needle to
an engine.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-01-22
Death of.Dayid McCaferty.

Mr.. David McCafferty died very
suddenly Sunday night at his
home in Montgomery City. Age
seventy-two years. He leaves a
devoted wife and several children
to mourn his death. Rev. S. A.
Elkins conducted the funeral
services at the home Wednesday
morning at nine o'clock. The re-
mains were laid to rest in the
Providence cemetery.
All job work entrusted to us will
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-01-22

A. Hubbard and family are in
vited to attend the graduation ex-
ercises of their granddaughter,
Mics Orpha Pool, in ST. Louis,
Nov. 90, 90.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-01-22
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED

Following are the marriage Ii
censes issued since our last re-
port:
John w. Elliot, Montgo merry,
Miss Elizabeth Holt. Bellflower.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-01-22

ALI job work entrusted to us will
be promptly and correctlv exc
cuted.
Monroe City Democrat., 1909-08-05
VERY FLATTERING.

All previous records will be broken.
The Moberly Commercial College of
Moberly, Mo-, now has the largest
summer attendance in its history
and from present indications, the
fall attendance will far surpass that
of any previous year. Some ask
why we have such a large annual
enrolment. The answer is simple;
in the first place, we have the ex-
elusive control Of the famous
Byrrne Simplifed Shorthand and
Practical Bookkeeping; these sys-
TENS alone entitle us to a patron
a6e far beyond that of any other
commercial school. With these
systems we can turn out a better
bookkeeper or Steno5rapler in half
the time and at half the cost of
other schools teaching other syS-
tens; this is a great saving of tine
and expense to any student. In
the second place, this institution is
managed by successful business
men, who know how to put system
and modern business methods into
their work. We employ the best
teaching talent to be had, and leave
nothing undone that will enable us
to turn out first class bookkeepers
and stenographers. We have a
reputation for placing our graduates
so it is our first aim to see that the
student is thoroughly qualified -
our second aim, to see that he has
the very best position that we can
obtain for him; his excellent work
and financial success recommends
our school to his friends. Write
for 1888 page catalog, giving partic-
ulars of our modern school of
Bookkeeping Business Training,
Shorthand, and Typewriting Mober-
ly Commercial College, Moberly. Mo.
Monroe City Democrat., 1909-08-05
Annual Picnic.

The Orwood Annual Picnic will
be held Aug. 18 at the Hugh Hamill
Grove known as the JnO. Sailing
farm.
A picnic at Orwood means a very
pleasant day, a delicious dinner,
Sack Races, Potato Race and other
sports. The Perry Brass Band will
furnish the music. Ice cream, ices
and all kinds of good and harm
less things will be there for mans
comfort. And if you care for dane
ing and wish to enjoy yourself, 60,
if you want to see your friends 60,
and if you don't 90 you will always
wish you had.
Good, split cook stove wood for
sale.-F. D. Proctor.
Harry. Wood and wife of Clinton
are the guests of Mrs. Woods father
W. W. Longmire. They were ac-
companied by Mr.. Woods brother,
Fred.
Have Joe at Streams shine your
shoes.
Monroe City Democrat., 1909-08-05

Dr. and Mrs. C. A. holland, Rev.
B. D. Weeks, George Turner, Thomas
Montgomery and R. johnson went
to Hannibal Monday night to hear
the band play.
Mrs. 7. j. Shannon and daughters
Misses Eldora and Ella, went to
Hannibal, Tuesday to visit their
son and brother, William Shannon
and to take in the Chautauqua.
We have received a Car load Of
Corn King Manure Spreaders and
are in position to make the lowest
prices and best terms.
Wade & Dawson.
Monroe City Democrat., 1909-08-05
Get a nice Rubber tired Buggy
and be in style for the fair.
Wade & Dawson.


Wade & Dawson.
Charles Atkinson, of Baltimore
who owns "Skiddo" that is entered
in the 2::30 pace says: Advertising
by Tom Boulware, the Secy., of the
Racing Association, is what brought
the great number of horses to the
fair" Now Mr.. Merchant if you
want the trade brought to your
door, there is the pointer.
Hay Harvest and threshing is in
full blast and that ought to mean
fresh meats. Go to Hawkins & Mel
on for it.
Mrs. j. H. Finks returned Monday
from Blessing Hospital. Quincy,
where she had been for treatment
P. w. Huston, wife and daughter,
Miss Daisy attended the Hannibal
chautauqua yesterday.
Mrs. Claude Thomas and babe
have gone to Brookfield to join hus,
band and father who is making q
home for them in that burg.
Monroe City Democrat., 1909-08-05

Misses Anna Rouse and Mary
Stephens went to Canton, Monday
to spend several days with Rev. T.
P. Middleton and family.
Miss Leona Settle went to Kinks
vile Tuesday to visit her brother,
Prof. A. P. Settle and family.
Superior, Mast and Success Grain
Drills all sizes, with or without
Fertilizer attachments.
Wade & Dawson.
DR.. L. R. Weir of Plattsburg has
been the guest of his friends, DR.. j.
D. Scobee and Rev. B. D. Weeks.
At Col. Kidd's glassware sale last
Saturday articles sold very cheap.
Miss Ella Gentry went to Hanni-
bal. Tuesday to visit relatives.
Concrete Construction of all kinds
Evan Smith.
H. A. McClintic was a Palmyra
visitor Tuesday.
Mrs. j. C. Reid of Hannibal came
up Monday to visit friends.
Cement fluecapS.-Evan Smith
Misses Callie Brewer and Vera
Crane are with friends in LAGRANGE.
Harry Greeves, of Collins is visit
ing relatives in this city and
vicinity
Monroe City Democrat., 1909-08-05

Special low prices on BugeieS,
Surries and Runabouts for the next
ten days at,
Wade & Dawson's.
I'M. johnson Sr. of Mercedes
Tex, formerly of this city, died of
apoplexy at Yakima, Wash. Sunday
night. The body is expected to ar
rive in this city tomorrow. We
could CLEAN no particulars
Miss Permelia Eskridge of Shell
bina is the gnest of her friend Mrs,
Vaults Sharp.
Cement FoundationS-Evan
Smith.
Del Haear is flirting with Calves
ton, Tex. We hope the old girl
won't burn his fingers.
Twill be at the Cones & McAllis-
ter barn in this city Aug. 7 to buy
good horses and mares.
DID. NELSON.
Monroe City Democrat., 1909-08-05
No Automobiles.

The Fair Association requests the
DEMOCRAT to say that automobiles
will not be allowed on the Fair
grounds and request that none be
on the streets next week.
Monroe City Democrat., 1909-08-05
Two Little Ones.

There is handsome boy at the
home of W. D. Barnes and wife.
And the Stork has been to the
home of Lloyd Burditt's and left a
pretty girl.
Monroe City Democrat., 1909-08-05
Weeks.

Banks Weeks 81 years old died at
his home, Rock Lick, Tuesday of
apoplexy. Fnneral at Bethlehem
yesterday afternoon.
Monroe City Democrat., 1909-08-05
Lost

Lost
A blue serge coat. Return to the
Yates & Hagan clothing Store.
Monroe City Democrat., 1909-08-05

Special low prices on BugeieS,
Surries and Runabouts for the next
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-05-13

the number-find cut II that auto left
this hotel this afternoon between six
and seven o'clock. Find out who we're
in IL. Find out where II is kept and
who owns II. Get II. Birdsall. Mer-
chants Exchange building. to send a
man to help you. Wait. I've a card
ready for you 10 give him from me;
he has sent ms men before. Report
by telephone &c soon as you know any.
thing. IL I'm not here. speak Spanish
and have them write II down. BE
back here tr-night by ten. II you can.
yourself"
Haley dismissed. and his own ap-
petite for dinner etfectually dlspelled
by his report. Winter Joined his aunt.
Should he tell Der his suspicious and
their ground? Wasn't he morally
obliged. now. to .sll her? She was CO.
guardian with him OF the boy. who. he
had no doubt, hat been spirited away
by Mercer and bis accomplice; and
hadn't she a right to any information
on the matter in ris possession?
Reluctantly he admitted that she
did have such a tight: and, he ad-
mitted further. being a man who never
cheated at solitaire, that his object In
keeping the talk CT the two men
from her had not been so much the
desire to guard her nerves (which he
knew perfectly well wire of a robuster
fiber than those OF most women 20
or 40 years younger than she); no, he
admitted It grimly, he had not so much
spared his aunt as Janet Smith; he
could not bear TO direc. suspicion to-
ward her. But how could he keep ST
lent longer? Kicking this question
about in his mind, he Spoiled the flavor
OF his after-dlnner cigar. although his
aunt graciously babe him smoke 1t in
her parlor.
And still Miss Smith had not re-
turned; really, It was only fair to her
to have her present when he told his
story to his aunt; no, he was not grab
bling at any excuse for celay; II he
could watch that girls face while he
told his story he would-well. he
would have his mind settled one way
or another.
Here the telephone bell rang; the
manager informed Col. Winter that
Mrs. Wigglesworth had ret.rned.
"Wigglesworth? What go extraor-
diuaIy name," cried Millic ent when
the colonel shared his information.
Good old New England name; J.
know some extremely nicn Wiggles-
worths in Boston Mrs Winter
amended with a touch Of hauteur; and,
at this moment, there came knock
a: the door.
There is all the difference in the
world between knocks; a knock as
often as not conveys a most rninten-
tional hint in regard 10 the character
of the one behind the knuck,es; and
often, also, the mood Of the kn'cker is
reflected in the sound which hs makes.
Were there truth In this, ono would
judge that the person who knocked at
this moment must be a womac for the
knock was not loud. but almo:t timid-
ly gentle; one might even grsss that
she Vas agitated, for the tapping was
in a hurried. uneven measure.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-05-13
eaT OGT4LE 72zANE7
S90szzos@ z7zE ran. ee5eSAoIRS
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens at Harvard where Col.
Rupert Winter. u. 8. A., visiting, saw the
suicide Of young Mercer. He met Cary
Mercer, brother OF the dead student.
Three years later, in Chicago. In 1906,
Col. Winter overheard Cary Mercer APP
parently planning TO kidnap Archie, the
colonel's ward, and to gain possession OF
Aunt Rebecca Winters millions. A Miss
Smith was mentioned. apparently as
conspirator Winter unexpectedly met a
relative, Mrs Millicent Melville, who
told him that his Aunt Rebecca, Archie
and the latter's nurse, Miss Janet Smith,
were TO leave for the west with the
colonel and Mrs. Melville. A great finan-
ciai magnate was aboard the train on
which Col. Winter met his Aunt Rebec-
ca, Miss Smith and Archie. He set his
orderly, Sergt. Haley, to watch over cary
Mercer Col Winter learned that the
financial magnate is Edwin S. Keatcham
on approaching Cary Mercer; the colonel
was snubbed Winter, aided by Archie
cleverIy frustrated a hold-up on the
train. he took a great liking to Miss
smith. despite her alleged connection
with the kidnapping plot, which he mad
not vet revealed TO his relatives. The
party arrived in San Francisco. IL was
thought that there we're big persons be-
hind the hold-up gang. Archie >mysterl-
ously disappeared.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-05-13
Success.

"He has achieved success who has
lived long. laughed often. and loved
much; who has gained the trust of
pure women. the respect OF intelligent
men, and the love OF little children:
who has filled his niche and accom-
plished his task; who has left the
world better than he found II, whether
by an improved poppy. perfect poem.
or a rescued soul: who has never
lacked appreciation Of earth's beauty
nor failed to express II; who has al
ways looked for the best in others
and given the best he had; whose life
was an inspiration; whose memory
a benediction. bessie A. Stanley.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-05-13

she'd got the cratur. Nor l wasn't
objectin'. for I'm thinking therell be
something doin' and the wimin is on
convenient, thin times"
The colonel admitted that he shared
Haley's opinion. He questioned the
man minutely about MERGERS conduct
on the train. II was absolutely com
las the colonel had suspected) with
the bandits, he made no sign. He
sent no kilograms; he wrote no let
tiers; he made no acquaintances.
smoking his solitary cigar over a
newspaper. Indeed, absolutely the
only matter OF note Qf that were one)
was that he read so many newspapers
buying every different journal
vended. At San Francisco he got into
a cab and Haley heard him give the
order: ITO the st. Francis" Having
his wife and child with him, the SER
geant couldn't follow; but he went
around to the st. Francis later, and in
Quired for Mr.. Mercer, for whom he
had letter (as was indeed the case
the colonel having provided him
with one), but no such name appeared
on the register. Invited to leave the
letter to await the gentleman's arrival,
Haley said that he was instructed to
give it to the gentleman himself;
therefore, he took IL away with him.
He had carried II 20 all the other
hotels or boarding places in San Fran
cisco which he could find. aided great
ly thereto by a friend of his. formerly
in the old -th." sergeant. now sta
toned at the Preside. Thanks TO
him. Haley could say definitely that
Mercer was not at any of the hotels
or more prominent boarding houses in
the city, at least under his own name.
"And you haven't seen him since he
got into the cab at the station?" the
colonel summed up.
Haley's reply was unexpected:
Yes, sor, seen him this day. in the
morning, in this same hotel"
"Where?"
Drinking coffee at a table in tn
coort. He whit out. havin paid the
man. not a-signin' an he guy the
waiter enough to make him say
Thank we, sor.' but not enough TO
make him smile and stay round to pull
aff the chair. follled him to the dure.
but he got into an autymobile-"
Get the number"
"Yis, sor NumbeT-here tbs. sor.
wrote it down to make sure" He
passed over to the colonel an old en-
velope on which was written a number.
I'M. 20139," read the colonel. care
fully noting down the number in his
own memorandum book. And he re-
flected: That is Massachusetts num-
ber--humphl"
Haley's information ended there. He
heard OF Archie's disappearance with
his usual stolid mien. but his hands
slowly clenched. The colonel con-
tinued:
you are to find cut, II you can, by
scraping acquaintance with the car
rage men, II that auto-you have
written a description, see, as well as
sOf course no aIlusions are made to
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-05-13
London Feeble.MInded Children.

There are 81 schools in London for
the education Of children who are
not included under the extreme terms
idiots or imbeci.es." but are feeble
minded and defective" They are at
tended by 5000 children. OF whom
about two-thIgds learn some useful
manual work, while the rest are hope.
less and require permanent custodial
care.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-05-13
CHAPTER vi.
The Voice In the Telephone.

"Well, Bertie?" Mrs. Winter had
gone back to her parlor in the most
docile manner in the world. Her sub
mission struck Rupert on the heart;
It was as II she were stunned, he felt.
He was sitting opposite her, his
slender, rather short figure looking
shrunken in the huge, ugly uphol-
stored easy chair: he kept an almost
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-05-13

Clear grit always commands re-
spect; II is the quality which achieves
something. and everybody sdmires
achievement.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-05-13

cot course. no illusions are made to
any real NJ. 20l39
The Washington herald., 1909-01-24
Chase's-PoIite Vaudeville.

Ghase's this week hopes TO mOn9poilZe
the attention Of the theatergoers with a
vaudeville bill containing William II.
Thompson and company. Margaret Mof-
fat and company in SeweH Collins sketch
hit, Awake at the Switch: Stuart
Barnes. Jeanette Lowrie. the La Vine
Cimsron trio. Jack Horton and Mile La
Triska, Cardrey brothers. and the inter-
esting vitagFaph series, Russian Cav
airy Maneuvers-"
Waterloo" the thrilling One-act drama,
written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. and
played by the late Sir Henry Irving. who
regarded II as offering an exquisitely
artistic role, Is The medium for present.
ing in vaudeville William H. Thompson
Ar Thompson was especially favored as
the chosen successor Of Irving In this
play as other applicants for the produc-
ton rights were rejected By Irving's
executor and son. Laurence Irving. He
was granted the whole privilege. includ-
ing the possession Of the original msnu-
script. Irviag's own stage directions. the
elaborate costumes. scenery and acces-
series. The added attraction viii be
the Moffat company in illustrating Sewell
Collins gay little New York hotel gambOl.
IN which there appears q genuine hotel
page boy loaned through the courtesy
Of BOniface Breslin Of the Hotel Breslin-
The fair hello girl Is played By Mar
garet MOffat. who won fame in a night by
her clever assumption Of the role Of the
slug singing" gum chewing, novel de-
v0uiHg exchange operator. The debut Of
this little farce was attended by more
interest on the part Of the regular dTa-
matte critics than mad been shown in a
vaudeville act in a long time and the con-
census Of their opinion was that it
touches the limit Of laughter. Stuart
Barnes viii be the third feature
OF special magnitude and the pOpu-
lar Taco1teUr viii introduce his latest
and newest hit, Does It Pay said TO
he better than Susan Van DUsen-"
jeanette L0wTie. the comic opera come
dienue. formerly starred IN the Carle's
musical comedies, and lately with Mays
Lamb" viii be an added attraction 10 the
bill 4 laughabIs travesty called I'M
agination" viii be played by the la Vine
CimarOn trio Fine support OF the prin-
cipal numbers viii be offered by the
remaining offerings. including Horton and
la Triska and the Cardery brothers. with
the vitagraph pictures making a strong
finish.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-24
Weber vs. Fields.

Except. perhaps. for the wholesale dis
PLAY Of Y backs. of the elongated va
riety. shows Ike The Girl Behind the
Counter" are innocuous. and IS the above
mentioned exaggerated form Of the pre-
vaiIing mode is tolerated within the pre-
cincts OF what Is regarded as the most re-
rned strata Of society. We see no logical
reason. under the circumstances. for in
Weighing against the display on the stage
Otherwise there is nothing TO the thing
but a prolonged spasm Of nonsense, sus-
tanned by a succession Of special spasms-
II Is a variety programme hung together
by a slender thread. and we see no yea
son why the old London variety practice
might not be resorted 70, when the stage
manager would announce the numbers TO
the effect that Miss Tottie Giddyfoot
viii now entertain with her latest song
and dance M Teuton-C6ckney VIII
contribute some characteristic mixed Ian
guage." Mr.. Curio Fizz viii furnish
some agreeable "reminiscences Of our
neighbors across channel" and SO on
through the list
We hear discussions. principally among
the juvenile contingent. as 10 whether
Fields show is better than Weber's. OF
whether each or both are superior 10 the
entertainment offered when the two prin-
cipals We're together, which Is absurd
The question is. Does each fulfil its claim
OF being an acceptable exposition OF
riotous comedy and spectacular pleasure:
and in the present instance we thorough
y believe that every promise along these
lines IS faithfully kept, for we fail TO see
how any one can witness the performance.
and depart with anything else than lively
good hUmOr. and the utter absence OF
fear Of horrid mental come-backs. If
the auditor takes any such thing out, ne
must surely have brought it in with him.
and certainly the depression must have
been remarkable. not 10 have yielded 10
the lively. albeit nonsenacaI spirit Of
the performance The summing UP OF
The whole thing leads 10 the conclusion
Jlat the public desires TO be amused. and
il does not care a rap whether Weber and
Fields appear jointly or singly, 80 long
as enough Is added 10 the bill 10 consti-
tute fun evenings recreation.