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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-12-02
DIXON { kELSO'S NEW
MILL IN OPERATION
Gas Engine Driven Machinery Being
Successfully Operated.

Within the past two or three weeks
here has been installed in Messrs.
Dixon & kelso's large grain and feed
building as complete milling outfit as
can be found in the state, consisting of
roller process mills, elevators, hulling
machines and Other machinery found
only in the very best equipped plants,
all beng driven by twenty-five horse
power gas engine wfich was installed
in building adjoining the warehouse
specially erected for its accommodation.
That gas is the most economical fuel
has been prov n beyond a doubt by the
operation of this engine, the power be-
ing all that has been claimed for it by
the gas company and even cheaper than
expected by the consumer.
The mill is in charge of Mr.. Zach.
Hendrickson, miller of large expert
ence, and he is being assisted by Mr..
Samuel Aronhalt The capacity of the
machines has not yet been given a thor
ough try-out, but it is evident from the
amount of hustle exerted by the men in
charge that The grists brought to the
Dixon & Kelso mill will be turned out
very quickly.
Buckwheat is the principal grain be-
ing ground at this season of the year,
and the product has been yielding thlr--
ty-three pounds to the bushel. The
grain is put through two mills, thus
getting every ounce of flour from the
grain, the offal and refuse being of
slight consequence. When the machines
are thoroughly limbered up the product
may be slightly increased.
With three excellent mills operating
in Oakland the demand for flour and
feed by farmers aud consumers gener-
ally should be easily met.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-12-02
Obituary.

All the friends of Mr.. Benjamin F.
Friend, of Loeb Lynn, were very muck
shocked by his sudden death on Thurs
day, Nov. IS. He was stricken with
apoplexy while on his wagon and died in
very short while at the home of Capt.
James Hayden in Mt Lake Park. where
he had been taken when the illness
seized him. He was Ga years. months
and 26 days old, having been born May
%, l845.
At the age of sixteen he and four
brothers enlisted in the Union army.
He was married in 1876 to Miss Ethel
Caroline White, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. j. M. White. To this union were
born nine children, of whom eight sur
wives: Mrs. J. T. Taylor, of Falrmont,
w. Va. Mrs. w O. Cleveland, of Oak
land; Alton, of Loeb Lynn; Mrs. Morrel
Jamison, of Oakland; VIM. W. Friend
and Misses Birdie, Ethel and Jessie
Friend, who reside at home.
He was converted at the age of fifty
years at revival conducted by Rev.
Samuel Arbuthnot in Assembly Hall, in
Mt. Lake Park He united with the
Methodist church in Oakland and lived
a consistent Christian life until his
death His funeral was conducted by
by the writer. Rev. p z. Musgrave
assisted in the exercises. He was
borne to his grave by his old comrades
in arms to rest until called forth to
meet his Lord. His widow and loved
ones left behind have our sincere SYM
patty in their bereavement.
G. w. HUDSON.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-12-02
Recovered Damages From B. Q o.

DR., Theodore Casio, of Philadelphia,
has recovered in a damage suit against
the B. & =. t. r., before court of
that city, for having been put off
passenger train at Deer Park, because
his ticket was not validated at Oakland.
The facts brought out in the case were
about as follows:
1t was asserted that the plaintiff
started on trip from Washington to
Grafton, W. Va. He had season ex-
cursion ticket between the National
Capital and Oakland, Md. which is
east Of Grafton, his destination, and
also mileage book
On his outward trip from Washing
ton to Oakland ne used the excursion
ticket, and from there to Grafton the
mileage book was used. On his return
trip the conductor declared that under
its terms the excursion ticket had to be
validated at Oakland to allow the
plaintiff to continue his return to
Washington.
When the plaintiff alighted at Oak
land ne found the ticket agent engaged.
and was unable to get his ticket stamp
ed before the train pulled out. When
the conductor again came through the
train DR.. Caste persisted in his refusal
to hand over the mileage or pay his
fare, and was put off the train at the
next stopping place, Deer Park
AS the train pulled out he grabbed
hold of the platform railing of the rear
coach, but he was only allowed aboard
after declaring that he would pay his
fare, Then the conductor took enough
of his mileage book for the distance
between Oakland and Washington.
1t was contended that the railroad
company should have provided some
one at the Oakland station to validate
tickets, and its failure to do so made it
liable for damage to the plaintiff.
The amount of damages claimed was
$4,000 and the plaintiff was awarded
$3.50. Cumberland News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-12-02

An exchange sizes up the mail-order
situation in the following terse and
truthful style: If the local merchants
would advertise as persistentlv and in
telligently as the mail-order merchant,
the former could snap their fingers at
all the mail-order houses on earth. No
man on earth will send to Chicago for
goods if he can be supplied as we'll at
home, and if he can be supplied at
home it is the business of the local
merchants to let the man know.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-12-02
NEW FIRE EQUIPMENT
HAS BEEN RECEIVED
Two Reels and Eleven Hundred Feet Of
Hose for Oakland Came Yester ay.

With the completion of the water sys
tenn for Oakland when every portion of
the town will be supplied under pressure
of more than ninety pounds to the
square inch, and the purchase and re-
eeipt here yesterday of the new fire
equipment. the residents and property
owners may well feel content AID rest
with more assurance when the next fire
alarm is given, provided the formation
of a fire company is not allowed to lag.
Oakland can boast OF the best fire fight
ers of the country equipped as they
have been for years past with little or
nothing, but now with the new up-to-
date paraphernalia on hand they should
a make name for themselves.
The new equipment which was receiv-
ed yesterday consists of two hose reels
and eleven hundred feet of three inch
hose capable of withstanding pressure
of three hundred pounds to the square
inch. The reels are lightly built but
strong, and are equipped with lunning
ropes for the haulage and can be easily
handled by few men. Each reel has
standards for hose nozzles, lanterns,
etc. These, with the old hook and lad
der truck, make ideal fire fighting APP
paratus and the city council is to be con-
graduated upon making the purchase.
Two fire stations will be established,
one to be located on the hill while the
other will be centrally located in the
business section of town.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-12-02
Bazaar and Sumner.

The ladies of St. MARKS Ev. Luther
an church will conduct Bazaar and
Supper on next Thursday, Dec. 9th,
afternoon and evening, in the supper
room of the church. A generous assort-
ment of fancy articles suitable for the
holidays, will be on sale. Supper will
be served beginning at FIVE O'Clock.
Everybody invited, especially strangers
who may be in Oakland attending court
Supper will be 35 cents and will consist
of everything palatable.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-12-02

A. W. Bowers, Mrs. Lulu Upperman,
Wright E. Moon, Daniel Mosser, Harry
Fenwick, James NJ. Orr, Alice Georer,
A. Z. Gibson, Noryel E Jamison, E.
Savage, J. Shlrmer, John w. Sudler,
Claton Tompkins, Lorraine B. Heruian,
Collins Co.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-12-02
UNION THANKSGIVING
SERVICES THURSDAY
A Large Congregation Present ard an
Excellent Sermon Was Delivered.

Thanksgiving Day last Thursday was
observed by the Protestant churches of
the city when a union service was con-
Quoted in the Presbyterian church, Rev.
L. B. Hensley, pastor
The church in which this interesting
service was held was filled to its utmost
seating capacity, many who attended
were unable to find seats, but the inter-
est was such that almost without excep-
ton they remained standing through
out the service.
All the local pastors were present
and took part in the service. Rev. G.
K. Williamson, pastor OF the NJ. K.
church, delivered typical Thanksgiv-
ing Day sermon, which was highly fit
ting to the day and the occasion and he
was terdered many congratulations
upon the nature and appropriateness Of
his address. He pointed out many
reasons why the people should be thank
full to the Great Ruler over all; the
blessings as a nation, state and com
munity, why our people should join in a
hearty thanksgiving for the many favors
and manifold blessings which have come
to them since the last national thanks
giving day and for the present prosper
Gus conditions prevailing.
The pastor of St Mark 5 Ev. Luth-
eran church, Rev f Manages, offered
the closing prayer The music was
furnished by members of the Methodist,
Presbyterian and Lutheran choirs. A
collection amounting to neat sum was
taken which will be used for charitable
purposes in and about Ga kland and will
! be distributed by select committee
representing the churches OF the town.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-12-02
Card of ThpnkS.

take this method of extending our
thanks to Capt. Hayden and all other
friends who so kindly assisted us during
the last illness and death of my husband.
MRS. B. F. FRIEND.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-01-28
ClOaks

$7.4S for women's $I2. so,
$500 and $40. SO coats.
Guaranteed sat lin lining
throughout.
$3.50 for women's So. 80
and $S.7S coats. All of
these coats are this seasons
style and strictly up-to-date.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-01-28
Mems Hats

$I.7o for Mems S.. 50 and So Hats
brown and black.
$I.3o for Mems S. and $2.25 Hats.
SOC for Mems ST. and $I.25 Hats
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-01-28
Stockings

sc pair for mems 25c fancy sox.
&c for mems IOc grey sox.
&c pair for women's 10 and I2X c
hose.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-01-28
White Goods

We have put about 500 yards of
White Goods suitable for dresses.
waists, ETC., at reduced prices. See
the price on the green tags
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-01-28
Shirts

I2c for mems 25c silk four-in-han
ties.
Ioc for mems silk scarfs, worth I5c.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1909-03-13
Hiah School Notes

Don't forget Mr.. Bob" at the
opera house March 10.
Rev. Powell gave one of his ex-
cellent talks to the school Monday
morning, after which he visited
some of the high school classes.
At the superintendent's meeting
held at Brookfeld last Saturday it
was decided to hold the field meet
at Brookfeld April 10. The events
will be the same as last year.
Because the bad weather the play
has been postponed to next
Friday night. Much rehearsing is
being done and that the play will
be well rendered is assured.
A letter from Ralph Pennoyer,
attending the Annapolis prepara-
tory school where he went a few
weeks ago to prepare to take the
examinations for entrance in the
u. S. naval academy, was read to
the school this week. he is hard
at work, and having q good time,
though he admits he is probably q
bit homesick
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1909-03-13
SHORT PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS
Brief Mention Of Those Who Come and Go
During the Week

Lincoln Brand Sunkist oranges
have no equal. 3-6-3t
Miss Anna Ransom is home from
a visit in California.
| DR.. 2. 7. Standby made a profess
sional visit to St. Louis the past
week.
Mrs. DIR. F. w. Burke and Mrs.
Jno T Lomax visited friends at
Norborne the past week.
| Bankrupt sale of J. l.. Hogue's
stock of general merchandise be-
gins Saturday morning.
Miss Clara B. Elting Of Chilli.
cothe has been the guest of Mrs. J.
B. Patrick the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ell. Enrich have
been in Iowa this week, having
been called there by the death of
relative.
Mrs. Ell. Brown and her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Bessie Newland of Be-
vier, are visiting Mrs. Luella Hos
kins in Kansas City this week.
VIM. Kraft has sold his south
side residence property, known as
the McKisson place, to Geo. o.
Plowman, who will occupy it.
Arthur E. Johnston, local mana
ger of the Henderson poultry and
produce house, spent last Sunday
with home folks at Monroe City.
j. E. Kent was in Iowa the first
OF the week attending the funeral
of his brothers wife who died at
her home in Brooklyn on Saturday.
Lawrence Ringland has moved
here from Illinois and taken posses
Of town which he purchased some
time ago.
f. W. Keune was down from
Kansas City this week visiting home
folks. Mr.. Keune is mail clerk on
the Wabash between Kansas City
and Des Moines.
j. M. Simpson arrived with his
family from western Kansas Thurs
day and moved out to the Brown
farm east of town which he traded
for some time ago.
If you are looking for bargains
in new goods be on hand Saturday
when the bankrupt sale of
the j. L. Hogue stock opens. A
big lot of fresh groceries just from
the wholesale house.
N. Byrne, representative of the
S. P. Pond company has been con-
fined to his apartment at the Fore
man the past week from a severe
attack of rheumatism. He was
able to be out yesterday.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1909-03-13
LACLEDE MISSOURI sATURDAY MARCH ls 1903.
m. { Church Notes

lsg MISS Anna nan som returned from
her California trip last Saturday
night and was present at the Sun
day services.
We are glad to state that Mrs
Duckworth is improving and is vel
enough for Miss Martha and Ira to
be in the services again after a pro
ttracted absence.
The evening services were nearly
rained out, yet there was a fail
congregation. The league was led
by Paul Lomax and was interesting
to those present.
A letter from Francis Englehart,
our cadet at West Point, states
that the. school has fully met his
expectations, especially in the mat
ter Of discipline.
There were 173 enrolled at the
school last Sunday morning with a
collection Of $4.9S. The average
attendance for January and Febru-
ary was 141. Considering the num-
ber of pupils enrolled this is a small
attendance. Why not make it 200.
Everybody come.
We are glad to welcome Brother
Tobey and family from Illinois to
our community. Brother Tobey
was connected with the Southern
Illinois conference for a number, Of
years For the present the family
are located in the house vacated by.
Jno. T. Lomax.
A missionary meeting will be,
held at the church next Thursday
evening instead OF the regular
prayer services. Miss Bessie Wells
will address The people and a good
meeting is anticipated. Come, for
this will be yonr last opportunity
TO hear Miss Wells before her de-
pHrtur+rr, fof si,is hi r0rvign neid OIL Ia-
bor India.
The Sunday school board met at
The church Wednesday evening and
the usual business. A
committee composed Of Misses
Laura Love, Maud Matsel and
Kathryn Harter were appointed to
arrange for the Easter services.
The first Tuesday of each month
will be the regular time for holding
the board meeting after this.
The evangeistic services to begin
March 81 are being looked forward
TO with much interest. Rev. Good
ale has been holding a very success
ful meeting at Meadville. The
congregations have been large and
more than usual. Assisted
by Prof. Washburn to look after
the song service he has done noble
work. Up to date there has been
los conversions and q splendid in
terest is still manifested.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1909-03-13
Card Of Thanks

We thank the kind friends and
neighbors who helped us during the
illness and death of our wife and
mother.
LEWIS AGR,
Mr.. AND MRs. EDGAR AeM,
Merit AaN.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1909-03-13
TOWN AND COUNTRY in BRIEF
Local Events Of ThssPast Week Recorded For
Blsy Blade Readers.

Local Events Of The Past Week Recorded FOl
Blsy Blade Readers.
If you want any dry cord wood,
cal! phone rs.
Get twenty pounds Of sugar fol
.ons dollar at the bankrupt sale to-
day.
Ask your grocer for Lincoln
Brlnd Sunkist oranges, and get The
hest. 3-6-3t
Buy your groceries today at the
Hcgue bankrupt sale and save SO
pei cent.
Twenty-Five acres Of good ground
for rent, Apply to VIM. Mize for
inf ormation at once.
Buy all the snpplys You will need
fol- the next year at the, Hogue
bankrupt sale in Laclede.
One hundred bushels Of fancy
new crop Whipperwill COW peas at
$3.50 per bushel. P. f. Felt, La
elede.
IN Clyde Weatherly who has been
operator for the Burlington for
sol 10 time left yesterday for Mont
ana.
III l.. M. Stuf1ebean was down from
North Salem and spent Sunday in
Laclede and ordered The BLADE to
his address.
Edward Inman, who lives east Of
. to wn, called Monday and deposited
a dollar and had his name placed
on our route three list.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Humphrey ),
who recently moved to Brookfeld,
were in Laclede on business last
Saturday and called and renewed
for The BLADE.
H you are going 70 paint Of re-.
model your hons, call and see Chas.
H. Hetrick, as he is in that line
and can give you first class work.
All work guaranteed.
If you have reason to believe
your glasses are not right or your
eyes give you trouble, consult DR..
A. ". Griffith at the Foreman
house Saturday, April 8.
Missouri is to have county school
supervision, the general assembly
having passed the bill Wednesday
and it now only lacks the signature
Of Governor Hadley to become q
law.
A. e. Bethlehem, Of the Bettel-
helm implement company of Brook
field, was in Laclede Monday and
placed page advertisement with
TIE BLADE which will be found On
our eighth page today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Smith of
Brookfeld came up last Saturday
and visited over Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Carl Sayles on route two.
While here Mr.. Smith called and
renewed for The BLADE another
year.
Bea missionary Thursday March
18, as you are interested. Friends
and neighbors, go, bring, send.
Reception at the Bigger home at
9; 30. Missionary address at church
7:3O. Remember to bring thanks
offering.
lam now in position to take
contracts for papering and paint
ing. If you have any work in this |
line it will pay you to call and see
me, as / can save you money in
paper, also on the work Chas.
81. Hetrick.
The w. C. T. T. win meet at the
home Of Mrs. Dora Fawcette, Tues
day, March is, at 2:30 p. m. They
aro an0a0ed n 4 membership con-
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1909-03-13
THINGS YOU NAY WANT T0KN0N
Punsent Paragraphs Picked Up by Our Peram.
buIatipg Pencil Pushsr.

| There will be aIcall meeting d
4 the anti-saloon league at the home
Of Rev Sissons next Monday night
and all members ore urged to be in
attendance.
i Wilmer E. Welsh returned Mon.
day from spending several days in
4 Illinois. While In that state be
bought a fine registered Galloway
bull Of an importer at Farmer City.
]. The dam Of the animal Mr.. Welsh
bought was imported from Scotland
and is said to be the highest priced
eow ever brought from that coun-
try. Mr.. Welsh makes a speciality
Of Galloways and has some fine
specimens.
Next Monday is the last day on
which we give The BLADE one year
and fifty printed envelopes for one
dollar. During the six weeks the
offer has been open we have given
away nearly six thousand envelopes
as premiums, and have added many
new names tos-ohr list and have a
fine string of renewals. Those
who want to- take advantage Of this
offer win have to get their order in
befolo the close of business next
Monday.
The annual election of officers of
the r. b. @. society was held at
the home of Mrs Idah Moore last
Wednesday evening, with the fol-
lowing result: Mrs. Idah Moore,
president; Mrs. Y. Benson, vice
president; Mrs. Carrie Eccles, cor
responding secretary; Mrs. Ida
Benson, recordins secretary; Mrs.
rsuFiu
Maybee, chaplain; Miss Ella Ong,
guard; Mrs. Leonora Caywood,
journalist.
The hearts Of the feminine con
tingency of the audience at the
presentation Of "A Royal Slave"
which comes to the Laclede opera
house April Is will futter when
the magnificent gowns worn by the
Countess Inez are seen in all their
gorgeousness. She wears six alto
gether, different gown in each
act and two in the first act. It re-
quires a handsome aHaman, who as
sumes the role OF the countess, to
display these gowns to advantage.
From what TIE BLADE can learn
it looks as il G. B. Welsh was to
have clear sailing in the republican
caucus for township clerk and as
SCISSOR. And it is well that he
should. He is competent and de-
serving and his recognition by the
party at this time. would be only
right and proper. He is SO situat-
ed that he could devote his time to
the duties of the Office at the props
er time and give the listing of tax
able property the careful attention
it should have.
The Woman's Foreign Mission
ary society of the M q church has
planned to hold its thank offering
March Is. Miss Elizabeth
Wells will be in attendance The
meeting begins as 2:3O in the after
noon with reception at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Bigger A
short program will be given and al
social time enjoyed. Everybody |
invited. Brink a thank offering.
From Eve to seven refreshments
will be served No charge. Att
q 80 Miss Wells win speak at the
N. e. church. Every one come
and bring someone. This viii
probably be the last opportunity
for a time to see and hear Miss
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1909-03-13
Some Evening Reveries.

/ ~~~-N'o SNSoAAcsDAS ~ POOoOo0AOACt -
though in some cases their socia
value is underestimated. What
constitutes good neighbor is also
frequently misconstrued, although
the sensible acceptation Of the tern
is the neighbor who is friendly
without being officious, helpful
without being superfuonsly so,
and, finally, one who respects the
privacy Of others household affairs
| by certain degree of formality Of
manner.
The social neighbor is not always
the useful neighbor. yet each in llel
place has special influences to ex-
ert of equally beneficial consequen-
ces. The sympathetic neighbor is
also popular one, but she has to
exercise continuous tact, lest her
solacing influence may occasionally
be overdone or utilized at untimely
periods. The inquisitive neighbor
is always a dread to everybody
within the reach of her inquisitive
curiosity, as she does not seem to
have any intuitive respect for 9TH
ers feelings as regards their divui--
gence of personal affairs to an out
slider.
The truest and most respected Of
all neighbors, however, is the one
who always speaks well of every
body, who devotes the largest
share of her sympathies to her own
affairs, is chary Of administering
unsolicited advice and who always
waits until her social and useful
capacities are requested, and never
renders herself officious even in her
most sanguine efforts at proving to
be q good neighbor.
Tie sweet ana gracious nrt1e,
flower Of courtesy is one that should
bloom steadily in every home. No
rare exotic can send forth such
sweet perfume nor lend such grace
and beauty to a home. If all the
members of family were as cour-
teous and kind to each other as
they are to strangers, what differ
ence it would make in the home
atmosphere.
It is the little foxes that destroy
the vines in home life. We have
known men who would lay down
their lives for their wives and chill
dren, who would almost have fits
Of apoplexy over a button off a
shirt or a mislaid paper. There
are women who would die at the
stake for their husbands, but who
have an almost unconscious habit
Of nagging the poor man from
till night. Strange, isn't
it?
Although housekeeping and home
making are among the most impor-
tant Of all things, yet they are
sought after the very least. Girls
get married who do not know how
TO make a loaf of bread or boil a
potato, expecting somehow that
these things will take care of them
selves, and they can live happy
with a man in his ignorance, know
ing, too,s that the heart and stom-
ach of man are so friendly that
they cannot be separated. Ignor-
ance cannot be made bliss IN house
keeping, and there is no surer way
10 lose the respect of a husband
han TO spoil his dinner. he can
not thrive long on purely a love
iiet.
Gard Of Thanks
We thank the kind friends and