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The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-31
NEEDS THE 0PTIMIST SPIRIT
Fer Modern Commercial Life q San.
oulns, Confident Mood Is a Help
to Business Man.

The commercial life both encour-
ages and needs the optimist spirit.
Its rewards are not ideal nor vague,
but tangible and well within the
reach of human effort, and they are
accessible to the hopes, at least, Of
all classes. Moreover, ones advance
in it may be vastly accelerated at
any moment by some lucky or skill
full stroke. And on the other hand,
a sanguine, confident mood is pc
culiarly needed for the enterprises
and speculations by which alone
commerce can be sustained and ex-
panded. In the most thoroughly and
intensely commercialized community
that has ever existed sufficient
concentration of thought at the
bright side" will certainly be af-
fected by the, mere fact of the case,
and if the forces of altruism and
old-fashioned religion have any quar-
rels to prosecute with the spirit OF
trade, they may, it seems, feel them
selves free to carry on those quar-
rels Poutrance without weakening
their opposition by any alliance in
respect of Optimism" Atlantic
monthly.
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-31
BAKING BY ELECTRICITY.

The electric oven of bakery at
Kerns, Switzerland, is about eight
feet long by four wide, with bak-
ing surface of three square yards,
and will bake 100 pounds of bread
at time in two-pound and three
pound loaves. The furnace has AZ
electric heated tubes. Baking heat is
reached in two hours, and in 10
hours, eight 1oO-pound patches OF
bread can be baked, at cost of 1.6
cent per pound for heating.-Pop-
ular Mechanics.
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-31
THRIFTY.

She crept up on his knee and
peeped over the sporting page.
"Jack," she whispered, confidential
ly, "if you'll just let me have six dol
lars more to buy that beautiful fall
hat l saw in the store to-day I'll just
show you how economical I can b." "
"And what will you do, dear?" in
quired hubby curiously. "Why, I'll
take all the flowers off Of my sum-
mer peach-basket hat and trim it
with ribbons and you won't have to
spend a cent for a new waste basket.
Won't that be a saving?"
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-31
BEGGED LEAVE TO DIFFER.

"It may be set down as an axiom"
said the professor of moral philoso-
ply, chat no permanent success
can be built upon a false founda-
ton"
"Pardon me, professor" objected
the young woman with eyeglasses,
"but | think it can"
"Will you be kind enough to give
an instance ?"
eyes, sir; many successful novel
is built upon the fallacy that the
course of true love never did run
smooth"
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-31
HokoRED HER MEMORY.
Miss Maria Parloa, long known a

Miss Maria Parloa, long known as
a writer for women. died recently at
Bethel, Conn.,, and very kind was the
tribute of affection paid to the men,
ory Of the talented woman by her
townspeople. The club to which she
belonged attended the funeral, each
member laying one rose upon the
coffin, thus burying it in the pro-
fusion. She was one Of the first
writer's of cook books.
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-31
Whitman-Wilson Wedding.

Mr.. Dewitt T. Whitman, of
Prices Brnch and Miss May Will
son, of Jonesburg, were united
in the holy bonds of matrimony
at the home of the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. James Will
son, 3 miles northeast of Jones'
burg, Saturday, December 25th.
1909 at S p. m. Rev. w. A. Me-
loan pastor OF the Christian
church of Jonesburg officiating
After the ceremony and congrat-
ulations. a sumptuous wedding
dinner was served.
The happy couple will make
their home on farm near Pri-
ces Branch. We wish them a
long and happy life.
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-31

Less ludicrous, but equally reassur-
ing, is the Chinese custom of rub
bing noses on bended knees. The
salaam or profound bsw Of India
and the Mohammedan countries
serves q similar purpose.
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-31
ORIENTAL GREETINGS.

Some of the oriental modes of sal
utation are very peculiar. For in
stance, in central Tibet the custom
is for the saluter to stick out his
tongue, hold his right ear, rub his
left hip and bow deeply, all these
motions being carried ON at once.
Certainly the other fellow need have
no fear Of personal assault from the
subject of these curious antics
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-31
FINAL SETTLEMENT

Take notice that l viii make final settle
ment of the estate of Prudence Nunnelly, de-
ceased, at the Jan'y term, 1910, of the Probate
Court of Montgomery County, Missouri. Said
term TO be held ut the Court House In Mont
gomery City. Montgomery County, Missouri.
and TO begin on the third Monday In Jan
uary. 1910 b. S. BAKER.
Administrator Of the estate OF Prudence
Nunnelly, deceased.
Dated this eth, day of December 1909.
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-31

The Payne Aldrich tariff law,
according to news that comes
from Joplin has caused an unpre-
cented output of lead and zinc
and an abundance OF employ
ment for all who desire to work.
That's bad for the mines, we pre-
sumo, from a Democratic point
of view.
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-31
Advertised Letters.
December 25 1000.

Following is a list of letters
remaining unclaimed in the post
Office at Montgomery City, Mo.
and if not called for within two
weeks from date, will be sent
to the Dead Letter Office:
Howard H. Bethel.
Mr.. Harry Mueller.
Loelee Pettis.
Will Randoruf.
Mrs. l.. Rodgers.
Mrs. Marry Taylor.
G. E. Nuns, P. M.
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-31
NOTICE.

SHERIFFs SALE IN PARTITION.
H. G. Turner and John M. Barker, plaintiffs
VS. Minnie Bishop and Shap Bishop, defend
ants.
In the Circuit Court of Montgomery County
Missouri.
BY virtue and authority OF a Decree and
Order Of Sale made by said Court In the
above entitled cause dated Thursday Novem-
Der 18th, 1909, will on
MONDAY, JANUARY 3rd, 1910
between the hours Of Nine o'clock in the
forenoon and Five o'clock In the afternoon
of that day. at the Front Door Of the Court
House In the City OF Montgomery, County OF
Montgomery, Missouri, sell at public auction
to the highest bidder, For Cash, the following
described real estate, situate In Montgomery
County, Missouri, to.wit Block Number five
(5) North OF Main Street, being lands lying
and being in the town of Danville.
GEORGE e. EARNEST, Sherifl
OF Montgomery County, Missouri.
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-31

Editor Ellis of the New Flor
ence Leader thinks little get
ting together" meeting would be
a good thing for the Democratic
party of the county.
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-31

Elton Hart, wishing to make his
girl happy, bought pair of shoes
a shawl and pair of hose at one
of the stores in Wellsville and
was going to put them on the
tree for her, but in some way
Parks stole them from Hart and
took the shoes back to the store
and remarking that they did not
fit, and raised the money on the
shoes. Park gave the shawl
and hose to his girl in Martins
burg, but when he returned from
Martinsburg the next day he was
placed under arrest by the Off
GERS in Wellsville.
The Tribune solicits your bust
ness. Tryan advertisement,
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-31

The New Florence Leader, last
week, advised the Democrats OF
the county to hold meeting and
make a slate" 1t is a good idea
as a machine made ticket, with
a good organization behind it,
usually wins in a primary cleo
tion; what will happen to the
candidates, so nominated, in the
general election to follow-but
that's another story.
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-31
THE SOFT ANsW Err.

Mr.. Blower-Your automobile hit
me, but | got its number all right
Fair Occupant-So nice. 1t will
make a capital decoration for your
den.-Puck.
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-31
Bryan's paramount

Bryan's paramount issues,
such as Free Silver, Free Trade,
Government Ownership of Rail
Roads, ad the like, those ideas
are still the property Of the Dem
ocratic party but long since
abandoned by thoughtful and
progressive Democrats, who
while they love the old name Of
Democrat, have acquired the hab-
it OF voting the Republican tick
ct.
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-31
WILLIE's MEASUREMENT.

"How tall your little Willie is ~
'Isn't he? He can almost reach
the jam on the top pantry shelf"
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-31

The New Year is at hand.
Can't we all be little better cit
izens next year and be of little
more use to Our neighbors and
to our country?
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-31

Miss Linnie Barnes and Mr..
Albert Gliser were quietly mar
ried at the home of the BRIDES
parents on Christmas eve, Rev.
w. A. Mclean officiating. They
will go to housekeeping on the
groom's farm near Danville.
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-31

1910 promises to be one of the
best and most prosperous years
the country has ever enjoyed.
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-31

According to Bryan's Commo'
ner, the Payne-Aldrich tariff law
boosts the price of woods. That
is bad for the farmer, we pre-
sumo, from a Democratic point
of view.
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-31

Postaster General Hitchcock,
in his annual report, issued this
week goes into detail as to the
causes of the large deficit in that
department of the government.
Amonk other deficits he gives
the following:
Recent Investigations have
shown that the two great sources
of loss to the postal revenues
are second-class mail matter and
rural delivery.
The loss on second class mail
matter has been increasing for
many years, until it now
amounts to $64, 900.
The loss from rural delivery,
a service begun hardly a dozen
years ago and of unprecedented
growth, reaches as high as
$2S,ooo,ooo.
No doubt Hitchcock's figures
are correct. Where the rural
free delivery was established it
was expected that, for number
of years at least, it would have
to be run at a loss. The rural
free delivery is of great value to
the country and is worth, to the
people, all the money it costs
the government.
The loss in handling second
class matter is, inferred from the
Postmaster Generals report, due
more lo the abuse, than the
proper use of the privileges
granted by the department to
the patrons of the mails, and
to what we believe is an exces-
sive charge by the railroads for
carrying the mails. On this
angle of the question Mr.. Hitch
cock says:
In so far as the rate of pay
mails are fixed by contracts
based on competitive bidding
there can be no doubt as, to their
fairness. The larger part of this
item, however, is for payments
to railways at rates fixed by
law. The charge for this ser
vice during the past fiscal year
was nearly $5o,ooo,ooo.
BY reading the above para
graph carefully you will notice
that it is stated that where the
rates fixed for transportation O.
mail matter is by contracts
based on competitive bidding
there can be no doubt as tc
their fairness, but tina. the larger
part of this item is for paymen
to railroads at rates fixed by
law and that for this servic,
last year the governernmen
paid the railroads nearly $4,000,
600.
The railroads are quasi-publi,
institutions, are granted right
by the government withou
which they could neither be bull
nor maintained, and they owe i
to the government and the peo
pie to do such service as the gov
ernment requires at as low ;
price as it can be done at a fai
profit. A comparison of rate
charged the government TO
carrying mail matter, and tn
rates charged express companie
for performing like servic'
would enlighten congressman
The old rates, fixed by law, year
ago, when transportation facili
ties were not developed to any
thing like what they are to-da,
and when the transportation 0
all kinds of commodities and per
sons were much higher than the,
are to-day, are all out of proper
ton to the worth of the servic
now. Congress should come t
the aid of the postoffice depart
ment by thoroughly overhaulinI
the rates fixed by law" for tn
transportation of mails.
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-31

The Globe Democrat is
authority for the statement that
the price of hogs in 1892 in ST..
Louis reached 1856 per cwt.
which has not been surpassed
since until last week when the
price got up to $50. How
does that happen? Wasn't
Grover Cleveland president in
I8o2?-Montgomery Standard.
No, Cleveland was not presi-
den in 1892. Guess again.
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-31
THE COURTS.
CIkCuIT COUNT.

CIRCUIT COUNT.
q Montgomery City first Monday In May and
secunu Mondly III November. Danville. 4tb
Monday in April and first Monday In Now
COUNTY COURT.
EMortgomcry CITY. First Monday in March
June september and December. Danville,
6rst donday in February. May. August and
November.
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-31
Wanted.

A girl to do house work. Good
terms. Call or tel phone or
write Joseph H. Charles,
Montgomery City, Mo.
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-31
SETTLEMENT DOCKET.
January Term, Probate Court, Mont
aomery County, Missouri,:at City
of Montgomery, 1910.


First Day, Monday, January IL, 1910
Alexander, w. X. decd, Clara Alexander,
Admrx.
Bohn, Emma minor. Fred Schmidt. Cur.
Cantley, A. N. decd, w. H. Reed, Admr.
Cahill, Rachel, minor, Thomas H. Farnen Cur
Carrell, Raybu minor, w. M. Wheeler, Our
Davis, Addison, decd, Henry Davis, Exr.
Davis, J. l.. decd, J. II. White, Admr.
Dyson, Joseph, minor, Lucy ID. Kidwell, Cur
Second Day, Tuesday January Is, 10
Evans, Mary J. minor, w. A. Crockett, Cur.
Gill. Lutte +. minor, James f. O'Donnell Cur
Hammett, II. H. decd G.. II. Hammett, Admr
Henry, b. b. decd, Bette l.. Henry, Admrx.
Henze, Frederika, 4. p. Rosenberger. Admr.
Hunter, Mary J. decd Frank w. Long. Admr.
Henshel, Catherine, decd Sophia Henshel,
Exrx.
Ives, Mary T. and Julia v, minors, W. W.
Barrett. Cur.
Third Day, Wednesday, January l9
Miller, Caroline, decd VIM. II. Miller, EXT
| Osgood, q. 8. decd John Jeffers, Admr.
Penn, N. =. decd. Milton l.. Penn, Exr.
Rice. Adam w. decd Mary +. Rice, Exrx.
Rookwood. Thomas s. decd Nebraska A
lockwood, Admrx.
| Stewart, Clara G. decd VIM. T. Nardin, Exr
snarr, Josiah. Phoebe S. Snarr Admrx.
LESLIE d. ELLIS, Judge.
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-31
COUNTY CoURT
PROBATE COURT.

Montgomery City, third Monday in Janu.
ary, April. July and October. Danville, hrs'
Monday in March. June, september and De-
cember.
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-31

"Says nothing, but saws wood"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-11-11
JOIN WAR ON TUBERCULOSIS.
Unions and Frsternal Organizations In
Fight on white Plague"

Ten fraternal and benefit organiza-
tions with a membership of nearly
100000 and three international labor
unions with u membership of over 100.-
900 have Joined the ranks of the fight
ers against consumption within the last
year, according to Il statement of the
National Association For the Study
and Prevention of tuberculosis.
The fraternal orders and unions now
in the fight against tuberculosis are
the Modern Woodmeu of America.
Brotherhood of American Yeomen.
Order of Eagles. Improved Order of
Red Men. Knights of Pythias, Royal
Arcanum. Workmen's Circle. Knights
of Columbus, Royal League. lndepend-
ent Order of Odd Fellows. Foresters
OF America. International Photo-en-
gravcrs' Union of North America. In
terpational Printing FRESHMEN and AS
sistants union, International Boot and
Shoe Workers union and International
Typographical union.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-11-11
HANNA.

Mr.. and Mrs. 0. S. Tyler drove t.
Caldwell Friday, returning Satur-
day.
Mrs. Simmons returned home
Thursday from Long Valley. where
she spent the summer visiting a
brother.
The Christian Endeavor held q
business meeting at the Wayman
schoolhouse Sunday night. The So
ciety will give social at the school
house Saturday November 20. A
program will be given and following
refreshments will be served. All
are cordially invited,
Rev, Young will preach next Sun
day night after Endeavor. Christian
Endeayor at Z and preaching at s.
The Subject will be the Division of
the Word.
c. E. and A. ID. Harris went to
Meridian Thursday on business, re-
turning the same day.
Mrs. o. S. Tyler is on the sick
list.
W. Jewell has severed his connec-
nection with Wayman ranch No.
]. and is now employed on the Can
yon canal. south side.
Mrs. J. w. King mother. Mrs.
Caldwell, arrived Wednesday of. last
week for visit.
Fannie King. who is attending
school in Emmett, spent Sunday |
under the parenta, roof.
J. G, Howard was Boise visitor
Monday and Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Muzzy. of
Payette. visited at Mrs. Muzzy's
aunt, Mrs. A. NJ. Howard, Monday
and Tuesday.
G. c. Reynolds received word last
week from his parents at Ariel, |
Wash. stating that in all probable
ity they would be residents of the
bench again in the near future.
j. |. Gutherie contemplates haul
ing lumber this week from Dry
Buck. to add an addition to his
house.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-11-11
Middleton Banker a Suicide.

j. l.. Ocheltree, cashier Of thu
Middleton state bank, committed
suicide Monday by shooting himself
, through the head. His body was
! discovered about noon a half mile
from town. He had only been dead
short time when found. Mr..
Ocheltree left his home Saturday
about 10 o'clock a. m. telling his
wife that he was going to Boise and
that was the last time she saw him
alive. Not having returned at
night, she went to the bank to in
yestigate, and Sunday morning the
directors af the institution held
meeting for the examination Of the
books and papers, which were all
found in perfect order and with the
exception of some loans. which are
considered slow, was found correct.
The safe was closed Saturday night
by the bookkeeper in charge, but
the cashier was the only one who
knew the combination. Consequent
ly, up to the present, it has not been
opened. Mr.. Painter. the book
keeper, says the cash is all there.
A letter which was found in Ochel-
trees private box. gives the reason
for his act. He gives an account of I
his first meeting with Shurtliff, who
is manager Of the Middleton Reduc-
ton works, and a mining promoter.
He tells of Shurtliff coming with
letters Of introduction from prom
nent men in the east and south and
Of his advancing him money. Some
money was advanced without con-
'ent Of the officers of the bank, but
he directors Of the bank also loan
ID him considerable money. Ochel-
rec states he had altered the books
# the bank so that the loss to that
Institution would not become known
or some time, but he felt that the
ay was sure to come and he could
ot bear the exposure and had re-
olved upon self-destruction. Il !
ave always been a failure" he 4
'rote, land | ask that my body be '
1T in the fields to feed the crows. :
hich Is better use for it than | !.
ave ever been able to make of it," b
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-11-11

David Nelson is offering for sale
in two to five acre tracts the old
Goodsell place west OF town. This
is fine body of land, has free
water right and is being rapidly
taken up Four new houses will
be completed there by spriug,
The Goodsells will build two, Mr..
Nelson will build one, and John
SolskoS, who recently bought
three acres, will soon start work
on residence. The land will
soon double in value, it is close to
town and very desirable. Better
go and look at il.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-11-11
Married In the Morque.

Even the most hardened OF the at.
taches of the morgue In San Francisco
were surprised when Rudolph Sweizer
and Louise Hueber Insisted that they
be married in the last resting place of
the unidentified dead The ceremony
was performed by Justice OF the Peace
Treadwell who left an inquest just
long enough for the ceremony.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-11-11
Babies 70 Hir,

A Philadelphia theater manager adj.
vertised for babies to make more real.
istic the christening scene III The Vir-
ginian' and learned two things-trst,
that one can hire for % cents per baby
any number OF infants by the night,
and. secondly that there are American
women willing to send their offspring
10 work ut the early age of seven
mouths.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-11-11
Steunenberg for Governor

c. B. Steunenberg, our own
pete. > is receiving very favor
able mention as possible candi-
date for governor on the Democrat.
ic ticket. Mr.. Steunenberg is a
good strong man and worthy of all
the good things said about him.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-11-11
Christmas Good.

Ny stock of Christmas goods are
arriving and consist of a fine Sc
lection of jewelry and novelties.
The public is invited to call early
and make their selections while
the stock is complete. Helfert
Jewelry Co.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-11-11
HIGH SCHOOL

The first High school basketball
team played the first game Of tn
season with the first team of Bois
High school last Saturday afternoon
At the close of the game the score
stood 10 to so in favor of Emmett
This gives us sufficient reason to
be proud Of the boys and we are
sure they will keep UP their good
reputation for the future.
The girls Of the athletic associa-
ton are showing great enthusiasm
and are practicing basketball three
evenings of each week. There will
be two girls basketball teams organ
lied in the near future and they.
from present appearance, will be
the swiftes teams the High school
has ever claimed.
The athletic association has pur-
chased a new football and expects
TO have football team before long.
We are glad to say that piano
has been rented for use in the High
school this year. The pupils are
contributing a small sum each month
10 pay the rent. The instrument
will help out wonderfully, especially
in the literary society.
Friday afternoon, the literary
society met for the second time this
year. A good program was render
ed. 1t was the first time the fresh
nah had debated and we wish to
compliment them on their ability in
that direction, as the debate was
well prepared and delivered in an
effective manner. Interest in the
literary work is continually increas-
ing and this year we expect to give
some programs that will far excel
any previously rendered by the So
ciety. {
Rhoda Sasser was absent from
school the latter part of last week /,
to attend her brothers wedding.
Mr.. Eicheberger. the teacher /
who taught German the first part v
OF the year, returned Tuesday morn h
ing TO our surprise and will resume
his work as teacher in the High
school.
The freshmen, sophomore and
junior English classes are all study a
ing journalism in which they are : !;
much interested :,
The basketball team of the Boise Il
High school will meet the Emmett
High school team in Emmett, at Z.
?. c. hall. Saturday afternoon for
he purpose of playing the return al
yame. The attendance of the EN- le
nett citizens at these games would
'e much appreciated, as they can in 81 81
hat way show their interest in the ~
thletics Of the High school.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-11-11
Land Script.

Stockmen and others desiring
land, surveyed or unsurveyed,
with right OF immediate possession
at lowest cost, address: f. Z.
Garrett, Land Attorney, Boise,
Idaho.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-11-11

The old story, told times with
out number, and repeated over and
over again for the last SO wears.
bnt il is always welcome story to
those in search of health There is
nothing in the world that fcures
coughs and Guilds as quickly as
chamberlain's cough Remedy. Sold
by III. T. Davis.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-11-11
Young Girls are Yietim.

of headache, as we'll as older
women, but all get quick relief and
prompt cure from Or. Kings New
Life Piles, the worlds best re-
medy for sick and nervous head
aches. They make pure blood,
and strong nerves and build up
your health. Try them. 25c. at
B. b. Davis.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-11-11

To drive a cold out of the system.
you should take a good, reliable, de-
pendable laxative like Bees Laxative
Cough Syrup. This we'll known
remedy gently moves the bowels
and at the same time it stops the
cough by allaying inflammation of
the throat and lungs. Sold by b. B.
Davis.