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The Marshall republican. [volume] (Marshall, Saline County, Mo.) 1899-1914, 1909-12-31

Fairville neighborhood. To this
union four children were born: X.
H., OF Seattle, Wash; Warren and
Webster of this county, and Mrs.
Mildred Spicer, recently OF Char
lotesvilie, Va, but now resident
OF the county.
Funeral services were conducted
by his pastor, Rev. w. w. Robert
son, at the grave at the Fairville
cemetery, Dec. % at 2 p. m. When
his remains were laid to rest to
await the resurrection call.
Mr.. Goddard was a carp inter and
farmer. He excelled in both as l
can personally y testify. Mr.. Goudal d
had strong traits of character. He
was the very soul of honor. He
could not bear littleness in any
form. He was as true to his friends
as the needle to the pole. He be-
lieved that whatever was worth
doing was worth doing well. He
was an humble, unostentatious
Christian, and firmly and lovingly
stood by his pastor unless there
was real grounds for not doing SO.
AS father and husband he was
considerate, tender, indulgent. AS
a neighbor he was accommo ating
reasonable, reliable. VII, n few
years ago, the Daughters of the
Confederacy conferred on him the
across of Honor" it was noe idle
mockery; and when the Marshall
chapter, U. d. c., sent a wreath of
Southern moss, inscribed: "To our
fallen hero" it was genuine ex-
preston of their feelings.
Peace be to your ashes, dear
friend, and a crown of everlast ing
life in heaven. d. c. Bolton
MRS. JOHN YoUNG-The re-
mains OF Mrs. John Young of Gales
burg, ILL.,, were sent to Slater Sat
urday and laid to rest in the Cisy
Cemetery Sunday after services by
Elder w. T. Henson OF the Chris
tian church. Mrs. Young was the
daughter OF Mrs. Mollie White oi
1912 miles south Of Slater and was
43 years old. She is survived by
her husband and two sons. Mrs
Young was a splendid lady ant
was much loved by her many
friends as shown by the large mum
ber OF floral offerings sent with th'
remains. The Eastern Star Of which
she was a member, also sent SOM
beautiful floral tributes. Her hus
band was formerly with the c. & 4
but of late has been interested il
coal mines.
The Marshall republican. [volume] (Marshall, Saline County, Mo.) 1899-1914, 1909-12-31

MRS. e. w FoRMAN--Mary
Porter Forman died at the home of
her son, E. E. Forman, at Ponca
City, Oklahoma at a m. Monday
Dec. 27th, 1909, of dropsy, after
several weeks illness.
Mrs. Forman was born in Nor
gan county, Mo. on Jan. IL, 1915,
and was married to the surviving
husband May 1st, 1865. They came
to Saline county many years ago
and located near Napton where
they resided up to the past spring.
Eight children were born 10 this
union of whom six survive-W. c.
p. B. and e. E. Forman, of Ponca
City, Oklahoma; Mrs. w. r. Rich
art, Marshall; Mrs. Emery Keith,
Marshall, and E. F. Forman, Nap
ton. She was faithful member of
the M e. Church South, of Mar
shall and lived the life of con-
sistent Christian. We knew Mrs
Forman we'll and can say nothing
but good of her and sympathize
with the bereaved in their great
loss. Her splendid family stands as
monument to her wifely devotion
and motherly love.
Her remains were brought to
Marshall Wednesday noon and af-
ter services at the home of heI
daughter Mrs. Richart, conducted
by Rev. ]. E. Mcdonald, We're laid
to rest in Ridge Park cemetery.
AUBREY b. SMITH, the 12-yeal
old SON of Mr.. and Mrs. j. w
Smith, died at his home in Slater
Tuesday, Dec. 2sth, after an illness
OF several months of typhoid fever
His remains were laid to rest IL
the city cemetery there Wednes'
day afternoon.
MRS. RICHARD HUFF died a
her home in Slater at 8 a. m. Sun
day Dec. 26, in childbirth, at thu
age of nearly 20 years. She wa
married on Dec. 2S, 1908, to thu
surviving husband. Her maidei
name was Butler. Funeral service
were conducted at the home by Re-
VIM RAIDER Monday and at thu
grave in Fish Creek cemetery b,
Rev. Henry.
Geo. Click, who conducted Ming
barber shop until several years ag
and then moved to st. Louis, die
there Monday, Dec. 27th. He wa
a member OF Marshall camp, Woo
men OF the World at the time Q
I his death and Clerk ]. A. Hanna re
ceived word OF his passing ava
from his wife who suryives. He
also mourned by five children, VIII
J have our heartfelt sympathy,
The Marshall republican. [volume] (Marshall, Saline County, Mo.) 1899-1914, 1909-12-31
the Matter
With Saline?
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Gives US a Poor Rating

A careful study of the Missouri
Labor Bureaus report of Saline's
surplus products and yield per
acre will be a stunning blow to
persons who are of the opinion
that Saline Is the "richest county
in Missouri" Truly it Is "big'
county and has a very large till
able acreage, but that's not saying
much in our favor. We frankly
confess that we don't put much
weight in the Bureaus figures,
but that does not help our rating
before the world in general anu
the "show me" people of this state
in particular. .".,s 4
Our surplus products amounted
to $5,953,1ss in 1908. giving us the
ninth place in the total amount OF
surplus products.
The following is an itemized state
r - -
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24
LOOK OVER ODENVllLE.
Committee Seeks Location for Masonic
Home.

Odenville, August 23.-(Special. 1.-The
subcommittee on location of the Masonic
home, composed of Albert D. Bloch of
Mobile, Ben M. Jacobs of Birmingham
Judge Bilbro of Gadsden, ]. NJ. Bass of
Opelika, DR.. Redden of Sulligent and H.
S. D. Mallory of Selma, were in Odenville
today inspecting the site and investigating
the proposition offered by the people of
this town.
The distinguished delegation was met
at the depot by quite a number of Oden-
Vile citizens, taken In carriages and car
ried to various points which have been
offered as suitable sites for the home
An extended drive over the beautiful
roads of the valley was given and every
distinct advantage of this section was
duly impressed on the minds of the COM
mittee.
After a sumptuous dinner at the Caha-
ba hotel business meeting of the conf
mitee was held in the directors room of
the Odenville bank, where arguments In
behalf Of Odenville as the proper location
for the Widows and Orphans Home
were heard. The members of the commit
tee expressed pleasure at the hospitality
accorded them and were especially kind
In reference to the claims of Odenville on
their favorable consideration.
They went from here to Ragland late
in the afternoon on the Seaboard motor
car as the guests of w. T. Brown. The
committee will visit Jacksonville on the
same mission tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24
GIVE UP CONTEST.
Work on Courthouse Abandoned Till
Next Spring.

Scottsboro, August 2S.-(Special.)- BAL
lard & Brandon Of Chattanooga, who
took the contract to improve the court
house, have thrown it up and they
claimed that. they took 1t $500 too cheap,
or rather that they overlooked some of
the specifications. Their bid was for
2,517.25. The probate judge and COM
missioners have decided to re-advertise
for bids, but will not do so until next
February, so the work can be done next
spring.
The jackson county circuit court meets
the first Monday in September but the
docket is not large, though the court
no doubt will hold for four weeks.
Solomon Gentle had the misfortune to
get his foot cut off while working at
a sawmill at Aspel near here, a few days
since.
Claude j. Latty died at his home near
Pisgah Wednesday morning. He had
been In a critical condition with stomach
trouble for some time and his death was
not unexpected by his friends. Mr.. Latty
was devoted husband loving father,
kind neighbor and public spirited cit
izen and will be greatly missed In his
community. His remains were taken to
DeKalb county and buried by the Odd
Fellows.
Ernest Driver and Miss Sallie Adery of
I.arkinsville were married at the home
of the brides sister, Mrs. Frank Kee-
BILE, near this city, Rev. Miller officiat-
Ing
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24
PELLAGRA CLAIMS
FIVE In BUTLER
STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
HAS BEEN ASKED FOR HELP TO
ABATE THE EPIDEMIC OF THIS
NEW FATAL DISEASE.

Montgomery August 23.-(Special)-
With five deaths from pellagra in But
Ter county, three others dying and five
other cases under observation, there is
almost panic in that section. The state
department of health has been impor-
tuned to send help, but cannot now. as
DIR. f. M. Mason, the only expert of
this kind in the service of the state Is
investigating in Clark county where more
than 100 cases are reported. 1t Is under
stood that every effort will be made
to get a man to Butler at once, as some
thing must be done to ease the minds of
the people there.
The health department is up in the air.
Nothing can be done either to suppress
or control it. 1t is not thought that the
disease is contagious. and for this rea-
son there has been delay in getting med
ical experts to take in hand the epidem-
les. County health officers in these and
other counties have been instructed to
isolate all cases and watch them with
a view to determining whether or not
they are infectious. Reports say that the
victims pass away in great agony, the
pain being like pouring boiling water on
wounds already scalded.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24
ADMISSION MAN SHOT.
Date for Holding Pythlan Convention
Has Been Changed.

Admission, August 23.-(Special.) News
was received here today of the shoot
ing of Frank Reams, well known cit
izen of Admission, at Fort Worth, Tex,
from the effects of which 1t is thought
he will die No particulars of the af-
fair were furnished, a telegram to the
brother of the injured man merely stat
ing that he had been ehot He has
many friends in the city to whom the
announcement brought concern.
President j. Roland Turner, Of the
First Pythlan district sent out notices
today announcing a change In the date
for the Pythian convention, which was
to be held in Admission on September 16.
Owing to the inability of grand lodge Of
ficers to be here on that date the conven-
tion will be held on September IT,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24
TROTTER MAY Be
STRONG CANDIDATE
Expected to Run for Lieutenant
GovernorShip
GAMBLERS FINED HEAVILY
Nashville Americans Returning ~
Play Bessemer--Some Baseball
Gossip-PersonaI and Gen.
eraI Bessemer News.
GAMBLERS FINED HEAVILY

Bessemer. August 2S.-(Special)-It is
very probable that Bessemer will have
a candidate for lieutenant governor in the
field in the person of James Trotter,
While Mr.. Trotter has made no definite
statement as yet it is generally under
stood that he will make the race. Mr.,
Trotter is a member of the Jefferson
county bar and has pracitced law in Bes-
semer for a number of years He Is we'll
known over the state and it is conceded
that he will make a strong race should
he enter. This would be Bessemer's sec
ond candidate for state office, w. 7.
Kennedy being prepared to make the
race to succeed W. W. Brandon as state
auditor
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24
CROP PROSPECT
NOT PROMISING
ORGANIZATION OF CUBA, CHOC-
TAW AND GULF RAILROAD WILL
RE COMPLETED NEXT WEEK.
WILL PLACE THE BONDS.

Cuba, August 3-(Special 1.-THE terrific
heat and hot winds of the past week
have worked damage to the cotton crop
estimated at from 10 to % per cent. Cot
ton is also bothered by pest known
as a sharpshooter, which has been at
taching itself to the bolls and boring
into them, which ruins the young Doll
and causes it to drop off. Up to
week ago the outlook here was espe-
cially fine and many fields where truck
had been grown bid fair to make over
a bale to the acre, but now no such
yields can be hoped for. Possibly DR..
Vaughan will make a bale average on
a field to which nitrate of soda was ap-
piled and to which close and frequent
cultivation was given. This field was
also planted with a special kind of seed
which natures early and which has put
this cotton past the danger line from
worms and insects.
The Cuba, Choctaw and Gulf road
has about completed its organization and
a charter will be applied for next week.
The road is projected to run out from
here a distance of Is miles and will open
up a large body of virgin timber and
fine farming country. l., Poole. who has
been promoting the proposition, has had
several offers to bond the road from
New York and Montreal, but has been
holding off for the best offer and hopes
to float the bonds at per cent near
par. The road has guarantee or eight
cars of lumber per day for about 10
years from one mill, while six smaller
ones are in process of location which
will give the road more than 1000 cars
per annum additional. Mr.. Poole will
likely leave for the east and will carry
with him the highest recommendations
from banks in this section, call of whom
regard his proposed road as a good
thing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24

Weather favorable and marked i'm
provement in cotton. Some shedding,
but not excessive. Still problematical
as to yield. Cotton all four weeks
late, and either very hot or very wet
weather would be serious. Upland corn
matured, and both yield and quality
fine. Lowland corn young, but doing
we'll.
DeKalb county, T. H. Smith: L
have consulted with a number of farm
ers from various sections of the coun-
ty this week and all generally agree
that the corn crop will be cut short about
one-half. Cotton has come out wonder
fully in the past three weeks, and the
general opinion is that If there is ia
vorable season and not too early frost
this county will make nearly, II not
quite, an average cotton crop. Good
deal of hay lost by the June and July
rains.
Coffee county J. d. Blue: Corn, 80
per cent; cotton 60 per cent through
this section.
Jackson county, M. L. Tucker; me
corn and cotton crop in this immediate
section will average from so to 70 per
cent of normal crop.
w. II. SEYMOUR,
Director Alabama Bureau of Cotton
Statistics.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24

alcohol by druggists was passed. Also
Coffee county court bill; also pay print
ing bill of SIS to the Tallapoosa Courier.
Also to give $500 year to the stenog-
raphers of the attorney general
Social Club Bill.
The social club bill, which was passed
in the senate today, provides that every
club must have a constitution and elect
officers; file with the probate judge state
ment of objects and provisions and names
of officers and members, and postoffice
addresses; must not keep liquors upon
premises for purposes of use or eonsump-
ton by members; forfeits charter If this
is done; must not permit gambling on
premises; forfeits charter if allows vio-
lation or evasion of prohibition laws.
No judge can charter a club that does
not make agreement along this line. All
clubs now in existence must meet the
requirements of the bill within so days.
The soft drink regulation measure, also
taken up, provides for business only on
the ground floor and entirely without
screens or distractions, and open at all
times to search Liquors stored or sold
obviate license TO sell.
The anti-gam bling bill companion to
these, prohibits barred doors. use of cleo
trio bells or other devices to prevent full
Evening Session.
The senate at the evening session
passed the bill to allow county support
to mineral and industrial exhibits in
counties.
The Gunter bill to have city health
officers appointed by county health boards
was explained when called by DR.. Nc
Whorter. who saw great trouble In the
complications that must arise. Though
selected by the county boards he might
be removed by the mayor. Passed; ayes
16; nays 3.
Bills were also passed as follows: To
appropriate half the road and bridge fund
collected on city property to cities; also
to make steamboats, common carriers. A
bill to give supreme court judges stem
ographers was killed as was also one
to regulate sale of feed stuffs.
A bill regulating fishing in Baldwin
county was passed Also for disbursing
uncalled-for witness fees to provide for
lists of voters for election managers. The
bill to levy high license on trading stamps
was opposed by Mr.. Thomas, who
thought it unconstitutional, because being
a measure producing revenue 1t would
not be legal to pass 1t within five days
before adjournment. The bill then passed
16 to 4.
The bill to put city health officers I'M
der county health boards and to tax trad
ing stamps practically out of business,
both of great interest to Birmingham,
were passed.
The Tarrant ant-gambling bill passed
the senate as did the Haley bill for reg
ulating sale of municipal bonds.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24
Land for Settlement,

Chicago, August 23.-The Cheyenne
River and the Standing Rock Indian
reservations in South Dakota and North
Dakota will be opened for settlement Oc-
tober 4-25, inclusive, according to a tele-
gram received here today from Acting
Commissioner Proudfit of the United
States land office at Washington. These
reservations are bounded on the east by
the Missouri river and contain about $780,
600 acres, including lands allotted to the
Indians. About 1000 quarter-sections will
be allotted to settlers. The points of
registration are Aberdeen, Lennon and
MObridge, s. d.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24
SCHOOL BUILDINGS
NEAR COMPLETION
$4,000 High School to Be
Constructed
WILL TEST FULLER BILL
Ensley Board of Trade To Celebrate.
Pythians Leave for Blocton.
General News of the
Steel City.

Ensley, August 2S.-(special much
progress is being made in the construction
of the new school buildings at Fairview
and the Fourth ward, and from present
indications they will be ready for &C.
cupancy when the schools reopen in Sep
tember
The plans and specifications for the
new high school building are completed
and work will be commenced at an early
date. The plans call for building to
cost $4,000. The authorities have the
money on hand, having issued bonds for
this specific purpose. The site was pur-
chased several months ago and as the
plans are now completed the construc-
ton of the building will soon commence
The Wylam school is being overhauled
additional class rooms and stairways are
being built, fire alarm system is be-
ing installed and other needed improve
ments are being made. A new and larger
entrance has been made at the Minor
school. The Bush and Moore schools
are ready for occupancy With the COM
pletion of the two new schools Ensley
school facilities will equal any In the
south, both for handsome buildings and
modern and up-to-date equipment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24
Returns to Teaching.

Decatur, August 29.-(special)- PROF.
John c. Tidwell and wife of New De-
catur have accepted the positions OF
principal and assistant of the high school
at Flint Station. this county. few
years ago Professor Tidwel was super
intendent of education in this county.
but for the past few years he has been
engaged in the mercantile business in
New Decatur.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24
Compress CompIeted.

Alicevile August 3.-(Speeial 1.-The
machinery for the Aliceville Compress
company has practically been installed
and was tested today. This plant has
been installed by the Webb Press com
pany for the Aliceville Compress COM
pany and II is thought will handle quite
great proportion of the cotton crop
of the coming season.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24
Wrioht Brothers Will Exhibit.

New York, August 23.-James NJ. Beck
chairman of the aeronautic committee OF
the Hudson Fulton celebration commits
sion. announced today that he had re-
ceived the contract signed by Wilbur
Wright to give series of flights with
his aeroplane during the celebration.
complete circuit of New York by the
Hudson river New York bay, East river
and the Harlem river Is within the pos
siblities of the flights which Wright and
Glenn HI. Curtiss are expected to make,
Mr.. Beck said.
nou,+ foil m COO CudvnOro
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24
Gamblers Fined Heavily.

Seven men were araigned in the police
court this morning charged with Sunday
gaming and we're given the maximum
fine by Mayor Lewis. The police court
has been very quiet for some time ana
the officers have had very little to do,
as a wave of goodness seems to have
Str1iplx the citV
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24

The Nashville Americans v play three
games with the Bessemer team on Au-
gust 81, September l and ?. The Nash
vile team played three games with Bes=
semer about two months ago and the
local team took them all The Nashville
boys won many friends by their clean
playing and gentlemanly behavior and
their return visit Will be made as pleasant
as possible Only five more games re-
main TO be played in the City league and
the race between Woodward, Bessemer
and Grasselli is sensational. Bessemer
fans are still confident that Bessenier Will
win the pennant. Bessemer plays North
Birmingham on the Birmingham diamond
on next Saturday and will have a hard
fight to win. North Birmingham won
from Woodward last Saturday and are
confident that they can do the same to
Bessemer, but the local boys think differ
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24
Woods Heavy Loss.

j. s. Wood of Jonesboro, who lost a very
valuable case of jewelry on last. Satur-
day night, has heard nothing of the miss
ing case. Dogs were put on the trail
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24
Personal Mention.

Chief w. f. Nolan has returned from
Grand Rapids, Mich, where he attended
the national convention of fire chiefs.
Miss Thelma Lewis and ner brother.
Milton Lewis, returned to their home in
Greensville this morning after visit
to Mrs. R. p. MeTyeire.
Mr.. T. T. Huey and Mrs. Huey have
gone to the great lakes where Mrs Huey
will remain to recuperate from a severe
attack of typhoid fever.
Mrs. Nora Golson has returned from
her vacation and will resume her duties
as librarian at the Carnegie library.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24

Immediately after the disc
robbery, but after foil
for some time lost it
nothing more. The
one as the case &C
valuables, the value 1l
S500
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24
Personal and General.

H. Harold Park of Syracuse, N. Y.
Is visiting his brother, C. P. Park, at
Fairview.
J. e. Owens, the popular prescription
clerk at Averyt's pharmacy, has left to
spend short vacation at his home in
Denmark, S. c.
A f. TIilleke and family are spending
their vacation at Buffalo, Syracuse and
other points In New York.
Miss Harriet Ramage left today for
Admission, where she will attend the meet
ing of the Alabama Epworth league az
delegate from the Methodist church.
Mary b. Brown chapter, Daughters of
the Confederacy, will meet with Mrs.
Sam Delaney on Avenue and Twenty
sixth street Tuesday afternoon at 8
o'clock All members are urged to at
tend.
A large delegation from the Steel City
lodge, knights of Pythias, will leave
Tuesday to attend the Third district
Pythian convention to be held at Bloc
ton.
w. w. Scott. president of the board of
trade has called a meeting for Friday
night August 81, at the inferior court
rooms to make arrangement for cele-
bration of the passage of the Greater
Birmingham bill.