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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23
A SHINING MARK.

What Partisan Sage did for Chas
S. Baker. it will do for you. Read
the following.
II was so bald and such a shin
ing mark for my friends, that |, as
a last resort, tried your Partisan
Sage CATER trying several bottles of
the highly advertised and high pric-
ed so called hair restorers), and l
am glad to say l now have a heavy
growth of new hair. l am now ID
years old and | have a heavy
growth of new hair after carrying
my shining mark for over seven
years. gladly recommend Pari-
sian Sage to all afflicted with bald
ness" Chas. S. Baker, 491 Main St
East, Rochester, N. Y.
Partisan Sage, the only natural
hair restorer, is guaranteed by L. M.
Wood to cure dandruff, stop falling
hair, and cure itching of the scalp
or money back 1t is the ladies'
favorite hair dressing because it
adds charm and luxuriance to the
hair. SO cents a bottle. Ask L. M.
Wood about it.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23
Almost.

Thursday, jeff Burns and Bud
Wilkerson two dusky sons of Ham
started for the country with a wag-
on for load of hay. Possibly they
had had coolies of fun the night be-
fore and for sure they were asleep
when they got to the Burlington
Main street crossing.
No. 43 was coming in at a good
clip and Jeff woke up in time to
whip up and make the crossing,
but Bud still dreaming opened his
eyes just in time to see the iron
horse s feet away headed straight
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23
Monroe City
Mo-
Dec 10, 1909

Dec 10, 1909
Dear Santa Claus.
l thought / would write you a few
lines to let you know what l wants
for christmas. Florence wants a
doll anna Pair of shoes, Marion
wants a A-B-C book and a train
and a sled. The baby wants a rat
tie a rubber ring and a dress. /
wants doll trunk a handkerchief
a ribbon and a set of doll dishes,
and we all wants a candy and nuts
and bananas and oranges. / am
eight years old.
Good By
from Inez Hays
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23

for him. He rolled off the wagon
onto the frozen street, landing on
his face and as the monster whirled
by the big drive wheels did not
miss his feet a foot.
Those two coons will never, no
never sleep near a railroad crossing
again. .a
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23
Mrs. Victor Yates and three chi

Mrs. Victor Yates and three chill
dren went to Payson. ILL, Thursday
for nice visit with friends.
For Sale -An International Die
tionary in good condition. A bar
gain IL taken soon. Call at Demo-
crat Office
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23
Tax PAYERS Notice.

You will find me at E. L, Ander-
son & Son grocery store from 8 to
IL a. m. and 1 to 4 p. m. daily ex-
cept Sunday. r. A. KIRBY,
City Collector.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23

Misses Birdie and Susie Jackson
and Mabel Leninger were shoppers
in Quincy, Thursday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23

Aubrey Spaldins and bride, of
Indian Creek have been the guests
of Mrs. Spaldings parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Begley.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23
FurS.

A. L. Cruiser will buy your furs and
pay you the highest market price
for them. Mutual phone TIC. If
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23
Notice.

A term of music lessons will be
given free from any teacher you
may select in Monroe City with
every piano sold before Xmas as
you know Monroe City has four of
the best teachers the state can af-
ford; if you don't do.
G. w. SANDIFER.
One door West Monroe City Bank.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23

Until Christmas, with every doz-
en- photos paid for will give away
a handsome engraved Calendar
Card. F. M. ~R0HR.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23

Mrs. Russell Yancey of Hume
well, has been visiting her friend,
Mrs. NJ. E. holland.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23

J. c. Rouse and James Ryan
spent the latter part of last week
in OrWoOd.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23

Considering quality we will not
be undersold in Meat and Groceries
c. F. DIERKS.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23
from Inez Hays

J. B. Wilson, who until Novem-
Der 1st., was section foreman on
the M. X. & T. Ry. at this place.
but now switch lamp inspector be-
tween Hannibal and St. Louis was
awarded the prize for the year end
ing October 1st., offered by that
Company for the greatest improve
ments made on any section on Su-
perintendent Boughnar's division
There were 50 competitors for this
prize The prize for the best con-
ditions was awarded to George
Welbern, Sec. 8 Rocheport. Amount
of each prize was $500.
When you kill a fur bearing ami
NAL take your pelt to John Wool
fork and get good money for it. 1t
will pay you to see him because his
prices are more than liberal. 1890
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23

One door West Monroe City Bank
The Marshall republican. [volume] (Marshall, Saline County, Mo.) 1899-1914, 1909-09-10
Our Friends.
MAY they live long and prosper"

MAY they live long and prosper"
The following were new subscri-
bers or renewed during the past
week. New subscribers marked by
star.
Mrs. Emma Spreitzer, Gillian
Miss Lee Lawless, Marshall
'P. E. Courier, Mt. Pleasant Iowa.
Henry Clay, Marshall
August Petry, Nelson.
F. w. Baker, Malta Bend
Jos. Chaffee, Marshall
j. N. Stolsworth, Blue Lick.
c. E. Bradford, Napton, years.
M. c. Snyder, Marshali
H. NJ. Meyer, Slater -~.,
A. F. Noel, Blackburn
+Chas. Aldridge, Sweet Springs
E. r. Alexander, Slater
NJ. Balhnger, Napton
John William. Alma
DR.. M. T. Chastain called in last
Thursday evening to renew. The
Doctor is now a full-fledged far
mer and it seems to agree with
him. He is residing on his farm
southwest of town and is nicely
situated.
w. F. Rohn, a prominent Grand
Pass farmer was here Saturday
and called in to renew.
Newman Newell, of Salt Springs
remembered us with So on renew
al while here Tuesday.
j. p. Bossaller, of Gillian stop
ped in to renew while here Tues
day.
The Marshall republican. [volume] (Marshall, Saline County, Mo.) 1899-1914, 1909-09-10
Hisle-Yowell

At the home of the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. Y. Yowell,
Mr.. J7mes E. Hisle and Miss El-
fleata Vowel were joined in holy
bonds Of matrimony by Rev. Pru-
cite of Waverly, September 2, 1909.
The bride was dressed in
white and carried a beautiful
bunch OF brides roses and the
groom was dressed in conventional
Llack.
After the song entitled ~ love
you for yourself alone" sung by
Miss jamie Thomas, a cousin of
the bride, the bridal party entered
the front parlor to the strains OF
Lohengrin wedding march played
by Miss Bessie Parks.
At the close of the ceremony re-
freshments of ice cream and cake
were served to the guests in the
dinning room. After which the
bride and groom left on the Mo.
Pac. at 7.19 from Waverly for
Kansas City their future home. The
brides travelling gown was a steel
grey coat suit, hat and gloves to
match.
The guests from a distance were,
Misses jamie Thomas, Lora Cald-
well, Bessie Morton and Bessie
Parks OF Marshall, Mr.. and Mrs.
Irvine Clements of Marshall; Chas
Demoss and sister Miss Moliie of
Grand Pass; John Vowel, of Pea
body, Kansas; Mrs. Pruetle of Wa
verify, Leonard Argood of Grand
Pass. She has many friends who
wish her many days OF happiness.
K.
The Marshall republican. [volume] (Marshall, Saline County, Mo.) 1899-1914, 1909-09-10
ST. LOUIS LIVE STOCK MARKET
anactaI tn Marshall Republican

National Stock Yards, Ill. Sept I.
Cattle receipts 5000; market
steady on choice grades, of which
there were very few LerC
ste .rs under the $500 class very
uneven. Sales averaged generally
lOc lower. One load OF prime
yearhng steers weighing 921 lbs.
sold at $500. No heavy steers here
good enough to go above $500.
Looks like moderate receipts and
a strong market the remainder of
this week.
Hog receipts 5000 Market open
ed strong to SC higher; top s.45.
Closed weak 8 to 1Oc lower than
the opening. Packers bought spar
ingly and a good many hogs re-
main unsold. Bulk OF the hogs
sold at 500 to s.35. Outlook weak.
Sheep receipts 5000. Nothing
choice here. Market steady. Best
lambs ON sale $7.16; best mutton
sheep $3.50. Good many cull
lambs selling at 4.s5 to ATS, and
stock sheep at 800 to $50. Out
look steady.
NATIONAL LIVE STOCK COMMISSION 60.
The Marshall republican. [volume] (Marshall, Saline County, Mo.) 1899-1914, 1909-09-10
Swift Clarkson

Sam Swift, of Mesa, Arizona, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Swift of
Blackburn, and Miss Ei:zabe h
Clarkson, daughter of Adam
Clarkson of this city were united
in marriage by Rev. j. E. Abbott
Tuesday afternoon at O'clock at
the residence of VIII Irvine on
West Arrow. About seventy-five
guests were present. The ring
ceremony was used and little Pearl
Crowder acted as ring bearer.
The groom is splendid young
man and is succeeding we'll in his
western home. The bride is one
Of Marshall's popular young
ladies and possesses the character
istics OF true help let. They
received great man 55eful as
well as valuable presents. After
receiving the well wishes and con .
gratulations of the large number
present the happy young couple
thSll
Mesa on the 4.30 c. s.. A. 9assen-
ger.
Refreshments of ice cream and
cake were served after the GER
cmony. The decorations were ele-
giant, consisting of cut flowers and
potted plants.
Among the out of town guests
were Miss Lille and Miss Eliza
Swift, James, Ed and Bert Swift,
Blackburn; Misses Charlotte and
Hattie Swift, st. Louis; Miss Anna
Brown, Slater; Mr.. and M. W.
Davis, Waverly; Mr.. Lewis, Kan
sas City. We wish them a joyous
and prosperous married life.
The Marshall republican. [volume] (Marshall, Saline County, Mo.) 1899-1914, 1909-09-10
City Council

Met Monday Sept. 9Th, with ali
present.
Ordered that water trough be
installed at end Of Eastwood st.
Ordered that culvert be put in
on East Gordon.
James Wingfield refused Ii
censc to run a pool hall.
Petition Tor water main on West
Boyd referred to water committee.
7 Ordered 20 pay John H. Mitchell
i5e per hour for is1 hours, $3.50.
Adjourned 10 meet Thursday,
Sept. 2th.
The Marshall republican. [volume] (Marshall, Saline County, Mo.) 1899-1914, 1909-09-10
Slaughter House Burned.

The Daily Meat Market slaus MT
err house situated just north OF
Ridge Park cemetery burned on
Wednesday night of last week,
Sept. 1st. There was no insurance
Mr.. Smith says he can not tell how
it originated. H. Fl. Hyland had
that day entered the firm and no
doubt feels he received swarm
welcome.
The Marshall republican. [volume] (Marshall, Saline County, Mo.) 1899-1914, 1909-09-10
Church News

Mt. Horeb Church located th~ tte
miles west of Slater will hold IN
Bi-Centennial service the 3rd Szr--
day in September. A cordial i'm
vitation is extended to every one
who can to be present. We arps
exceedingly anxious that all elSg--
lv people who have in any Way
been connected with Mt. Hocek.,
either as members o., friends be.
present and assist in the service
DR.. w. II. Black o.. Marshall viii
be present and preach. Tne SAT.
rament of the Lords supper ~iIE
be celebrated. Dinner on the
ground. Every body come Wits
well filled baskets and let US have
good old fashioned time togeth--
er. q. T. Orr, Pastor.
Rev. Clinton Senneff viii preach,
Sunday morning and evening at
the FirsI M. E. Church. Rev. Gar
rett will preach at Norton that dSy-
Rev. j. E. Courtner will preacEa
for the Cumberland Presbytenanss
10th morning and evening. Sun
day school at $50 and Christian Era
deavor at 200 p. m.
Rev. ]. D. Prigmore, who wass
called to the pastorase of tbes
Odell Avenue Presbyt t.riln chuchs
will assume his duties next SCn--
day by preaching both morning
and evening. He and his family
will board with his wite's mother
Mrs. E. s. Davis, Mr.. P:igmore iss
NJ. v. c. graduate.
The NJ. E. Church, South, iss
holding its con;e-enoe IN KlnsasI
City this week.
Rev. Egan Herndon of CentrauM
who has been prea2h:ly a. Con-.
cord Christian chu,ch ne.r Arrow
Rock closed a success,u. meeting.
there Sunday nlghc WIN 81 adi H-
tions to the church. This is one OF
the strongest churches in thf~
county.
Rev. Van Shyck of Watcher
Iowa, is assisting Elmer Burgess II,
a protracted meeting at Salem
The meeting will continue all this5
week. Much interest is manifest--
ed and several additions are reporss
ed.
The A. NJ. E. Church will give o.
picnic in Clay's Grove tomorrow
Rev. 2. T Orr, assisted by Evi-
angelst P. NJ. Fitzgerald OF Tex
as closed a very successful meet
ing at Mt. Horeb church last week
There were 20 conversions, a unu7s-
Der of them prominent citizens ct
the Norton vicinity.
The Marshall republican. [volume] (Marshall, Saline County, Mo.) 1899-1914, 1909-09-10

the Golden Tie is broken here, it
will be relinked up there some joy
Gus day, never to be severed again,
for "We never say goodbye lin
Heaven"
A tribute from Mrs. A. E. K ley.
The Marshall republican. [volume] (Marshall, Saline County, Mo.) 1899-1914, 1909-09-10
Took Best Premiums

Sam Evans is back from sew
eral weeks visit to Bunceton AMT
brought back car CT good mules
While there he took in the Bupce-
ton fair and said his son, Frank
and wife were there during the.
fair and Mrs. Evans captured sDme
of the best prizes she went afler-.
She secured first premium of S5.0,J
for best lady rider, first premium
of $500 for swelles. ladies turnout
and first premium OF $3.50 70: best.
ladies' driver. Mrs. Evans usaal-
ly returns with lot of blue r.bborl
when she enters a contest
The Marshall republican. [volume] (Marshall, Saline County, Mo.) 1899-1914, 1909-09-10
Three Forms Of Eye Trouble

any of which may have existed from birth
Nature does not always make perfect eyes,
We have near-sightedness, far-sightedness
and astigmatism, which is form Of irregular
sight. All ofthese defects require attention,
the sooner the better If child has any
of these ocular defects and is expected to
do close work of any kind he must have his
eyes fully examined and wear such glasses
as will correct the refracton of his eyes.
AS we'll expect child born with one leg
shorter than the other to walk without
mping as to ask one born with imperfect
vision to do accurate eye work without
suffering the consequences.
am equipped with every modern ap-
pliance to use in helping correct any ocular
defect. Come in any time and let me ex-
anime your eyes, it will cost you nothing
and my prices on optical goods are extreme
ly cheap do not entrust the keeping of
sight to strangers or people unknown to
you, but one who has made this science
study. W. A. vAWTER, Optometrist with
West Side Hxz1. 1a3eso Marshall,
Square fNalzW Dsews4yS:- Mo-
The Marshall republican. [volume] (Marshall, Saline County, Mo.) 1899-1914, 1909-09-10

VIM. Mitchell Wednesday pu' chls'
ed j. T. Conway's big brick livery
barn on West Arrow for $500, i'm.
to which the Merchants Delivery
Co. moved yesterday. Mr.. Downs
proprietor of the delivery SYSTEM
is a son-in-law of Mr.. Mitchell
The Marshall republican. [volume] (Marshall, Saline County, Mo.) 1899-1914, 1909-09-10
DEATHS.

DhOM lhS illlS OhS N'iA OLu
child of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Blum
died Thursday September I'd, at
their home west of New. Frankfort
This precious little daughter had
been sick for several weeks. The
parents and friends adm. niste cd
all help possible, but God saw lit
to remove this bud and transplant
ed l. to the Heavenly garden.
Funeral services were held Fri
day conducted by Father Fortune
of Slater. We extend sympathy to
the bereaved parents in the loss
of their little jewel.
MRS. VIM. N. FINNELL died
Wednesday noon, Sept. sth at
her home on South Odell, aged "A
years. She and her husband have
been sick long time. Mr.. Finnell
Is now somewhat improved. Mrs.
Finnell's funeral will occur at
the residence and will be con-
Quoted by Rev. J. E. Courtner, pas
tor of the Cumberland Presbyter-
ian church, of which she was a
faithful member.
MIRIAM BROWN-"Mi.iam is
with the angels" was the news
flashed over the wire last Tuesday,
August 31st from the beautiful
home of DR.. F. Nj. Wilson and wife
at Canyon City, Texas. The sad
tidings cast gloom over many
hundreds of hearts in Grand Pass
and Malta Bend and Marshall, for
all knew Miriam only to love her.
She was the beloved and only
child of her devoted parents. None
but those who have been so bereft
can fathom the depth of their sor-
row. But with their usual Chris
tian fortitude God will enable them
to have grace to sustain them in
this the saddest hour of their lives.
Miriam's baby-hood days began
in Grand Pass Is years ago. Her
life was a Joy IN her nome ana her
baby smile won the hearts of all
who knew her. Part of her child
hood days were spent in Marshall
and Malta Bend and her happy girl
hood days began in Canyon City
Texas, only to be continued in her
heavenly home.
Her life was one of cleaning sun
shine and her memory will be like
the fragrance of beautiful flower,
God chooses the most radient Jew
els for his own. Blest are the
parents. who, contribute to His
crown.
All that wealth and tender care
could do was lavished upon her,
yet her parents early taught her
of God and her pathway was il
Eliminated with His love and now
her sweet spirit is in unison with
theirs in their home and as her low
ed cnes go adown the vista of
,>gems, each year will bring them
nearer to sweet Miriam, and tho
The Marshall republican. [volume] (Marshall, Saline County, Mo.) 1899-1914, 1909-09-10

Rev. Van Shyck of Watcher,
Iowa, is assisting Elmer Burgess II,
a protracted meeting at Salem
The meeting will continue all this5
week. Much interest is manifest
ed and several additions are report
ed.
The Marshall republican. [volume] (Marshall, Saline County, Mo.) 1899-1914, 1909-09-10

The A. NJ. E. Church will give o.
picnic in Clay's Grove tomorrow
The Marshall republican. [volume] (Marshall, Saline County, Mo.) 1899-1914, 1909-09-10

Rev. 2. T Orr, assisted by ES'-
angelist P. NJ. Fitzgerald OF Tex
as closed very successful meet
ing at Mt. Horeb church last week
There were 90 conversions, a unrA-
Der of them prominent citizens ct
the Norton vicinity.
The Marshall republican. [volume] (Marshall, Saline County, Mo.) 1899-1914, 1909-09-10

Rev. Clinton Senneif VIII preactz
Sunday morning and evening at
the First M. E. Church. Rev. Gar
rett will preach at Norton that day.
The Marshall republican. [volume] (Marshall, Saline County, Mo.) 1899-1914, 1909-09-10

The NJ. E. Church, South, iss
holding its con.e-enoe IN Kansas
City this week.
The Marshall republican. [volume] (Marshall, Saline County, Mo.) 1899-1914, 1909-09-10

Rev. j. E. Courtner will preacEa
for the Cumberland PresbyteIaus.
10th morning and evening. Sun
day school at $50 and Christian Era
deavor at 700 p. m.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-10-01
UNFORTUNATE EVENTS.

With the list of dead from the re-
cent tropical hurricane in the South
well above 100 every indication points
to a much larger increase Of the NUM-
Der Of persisted. Many small sloops
and launches : lying wrecked on
the gulf shores Of Louisiana and Mis-
sissippi and there Gems to be little
doubt but that at least some of their
occupants were lost.
In a dense fog at Des Moines Con
ductor William L. Keser and Motor.
man Peter McCourty were killed and
a score of passengers seriously In
jured by q Perry i%nterurban car crash
ing head on into q Highland PARK
street car.
Two women were killed, another
was fatally nhrt and three men and u
woman were seriously injured in an
accident at Seattle when ansautomo.
bile went through a trestle.
One person was burned to death. an.
other instantly killed and a third seri,
ously burnedFin an automobile wreck
at Americus, Ga. "a
Damage agg,sregating 100000 was
done at Fergus Falls. Mimi, BY the
breaking Of four dams in the Otter
Tail river.
Three children were burned to death
In a fie which destroyed three resi-.
dences Millyale. 9 suburb Of Pitts,
burg.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-10-01

The deed to the court house
property has been accepted by the
Sheridan county commissioners
The property comprises six lots OF
block s, together with the new
building which will be completed
abont November 10, and is valued
at over $4,000. Should McClus.
ky lose ont in the permanent
county seat fight the lots and
building will go back to the citi'
zens of McClusky.
The citizens Of Bismarck have
about completed the arrangements
for the registration which opens
Monday. Three registration booths
will be erected near prominent
hotels. They will be opened at
1901 Monday morning. Oct. 4 and
be kept open every day but Sun.
days, There will be three shifts OIL
notaries so long delays will be un,
necessary.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-10-01
Washburn School Notes.

The travelling library consisting
Of so volumes was received Tues
day. Books may be borrowed On
Fridays, from 4 till 4:3o p. m.
Much interest is shown and the
librarian says that few books will
be left at 4:30 Friday.
The total enrolment on We'd
nesday was ll6, the total atten-
dance Ill.
DO you know what your child is
doing in school by asking your
neighbors? Or have you visited.
the school and found out for your
self? There is no admission fee.
You will find a printed program
on. each door, SO that you may
know what is going on at any
time
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-10-01

At the conference held at Elbo.
woods a couple of weeks ago.
Arthur Mandan, the leader of the
Washburn High School Band.
was one OF the committee to talk
over the opening of the reserva.
ton with the committee sent from
Washington, D. Q. At this meet
ing it was agreed that the land
north and east of the river, about
100000 acres, should be opened
except that part which had been
taken in allotments or which
should be allotted to them. 1t was
said that the red men showed their
white visitors every courtesy pos
sible to make their visit a pleasant
one. G.. M. Hoffman, who is the
agent at Elbowoods, made all the
arrangements for this successful
meeting, and was ably assisted by
Byron Wilde. Joe and Frank
Packineau and others. About
every nan on til, reservation was
present. A n...nu4r Of women and
children went to Elbowoods but
were not allowed to attend the
meeting.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-10-01

-HtE-rEH - FEfttL
fled through the doors all day.
The public school throughout the
state were closed for the day. All
business was ceased from 3to 3:05
O'Clock in the afternoon and the
bells of all churches tolled from
9:l5 to 10 a. m, and from 3 to 3:05
p. m.
1t is said that never has the city
of st. Paul, or the state Of Mime
sofa been SO profoundly affected by
the death of one man as in the
passing away of the late Governor
johnson.