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Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26
Life a Funny Road.

Man comes into this world, with
out his consent and leaves it against
his will.
During his stay on earth his
time is spent in one continuous
round of contraries and misunder-
standings by the balance of the
species.
In his infancy he is an angel; in
his boyhood he is a devil; in his
manhood he is everything from a
lizard up in his dOtase he is fool.
If he raises a family he is a
chump; if he raises a small check
he is a thief and the law raises
cane with him.
If he is a poor man he is a poor
manager; if rich, he is dishonest.
If he is in politics he is CRATER;
II he is out OF politics you can't
place him and he is an undesira-
BILE citizen.
If he is in church he is a hypo-
crite: if he is out of church he is a
sinner and is damned.
When he first comes into the
world everybody wants to kiss him
before he goes they all want to
kick him.
If he dies young there was 6
great future before him; if he lives
to ripe old age he is simply living
to save funeral expenses.
Life is a funny road, but we al
like to travel it just the same. -
EX.
Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26
When

You want rigs for Weddings
Picnics or Funerals 90 to G. W.
Woods new barns where every
thing is new.
Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26
Are You

A pleasure seek er or CONNER
cial traveller, then 90 to the G. w.
Woods livery barns where you will
find nice rigs at your service.
Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26

Miss Jessie Ralph, of Palmyra
arrived Monday to visit her friends
G. W. Wood and wife.
Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26

George W. Tooley was business
visitor in Palmyra, Thursday.
Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26

Miss Belle Wilcox. of Burton, ILL.,,
formerly of this city arrived Friday
for a visit with friends. And one
friend is very happy.
Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26

Miss Vivian V. Veach left Tues
day for Kansas City to spend sew
eral days with friends.
Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26

Miss Ethel Baynum went to
Shelbina Tuesday to attend the
Commencement exercises of the
Shelbina high school.
Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26

H. B. Reid spent the first of the
week at Ewing attending to busi-
ness.
Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26

Mrs. S. A. Johnson of Moberly,
formerly of this city, is the guest of
her friends, Mr.. and Mrs. D. A. Ely.
Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26

j. o. ellison left Tuesday for
,Mores. Okla. on a prospecting tour.
Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26

Miss Augusta Green of Shelbina,
arrived Sunday to visit her cousin,
Miss Amy Green.
Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26
Stepping in Our Tracks.

iC" CNNiIIlibN hb'' ouiN NY iiShN'
The day had been rainy, and the
ground was like a sponge; walking
was almost an impossibility after
one left the pavement, and the
street crossings were simply dread
full. | had a sick friend, however,
who lived on shabby side street
away from all pretense Of side
walks. and felt that | must 90 and
see 10 her comfort.
So. when the rain had ceased, !
put on my rubbers. tucked up my
skirt, and prepared for the trip, not
without some mlsgivinBS as to how
should get through. My little girl
watched my motions, helping me
as she felt that | needed assistance,
and when was ready she stood
beside me, with a light scarf thrown
over her head, ready to accompany
me.
Why Beth said you cannot
90 today; you would get lost in the
mudr
l will be careful mamma
she said, smiling up into my face.
But the crossings are dreadful
said. She seemed a little discon-
Certed, but said, wistfully:
You could carry me across,
you know
But after we leave the side
walks, it all mud, and you are
such big girl
The wistful eyes looked troubled
as she scanned the street anXiOuSly;
but suddenly her countenanCe clear
ed, and she said hesitatingly, but
wholly trustingly:
But | could step in your tracks
if you won't walk too long
What could | say. took the
little hand in mine and went my
way, and somehow, we got along
very well. But the words she ut
tered kept repeating themselves
over and over, in my brain, for
days, and taught me how very
careful should be about my tracks
because | never knew into which
one of them my little daughter
would be stepping. When my
friends say to me, Beth is like her
mother in this respect or that, l
feel great dread lest my careless
steps may lead the little, trusting
feet into the mire or stepping too
long, | may fail to help her in her
need.
| We mothers make so many
tracks, Indeed, it seems we
are always stepping and in the
world about us, every word or
deed leaves its imprint; every act
or silent influence leaves an i'm
preston into which some dear,
trusting little foot may slip, heed
less, of the mire because it is
mammals track, and to the little
loving heart, mamma could not
step wrongly. Every hour we are
leading the little, sinless feet; and
e the trusting little soul fears nothing
l in the following.
How earnestly should the moth,
e ers seek to see Alright; to keep in
: the safe and narrow pathway, away
" from forbidden grounds. How anx
e iously we should choose the safest
u avoiding always the doubtful be
q cause, although our feet grown eau
tious through teachings of expert
ence, may step safely over th'
quiCksands about us, other feet, un
D. suspicious of danger, may slip int
+ the mire of misdoing because O
our security.
n. Stepping in our tracks! The mel
4
Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26

Charles H. Smith of Moberly, has
been visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. Smith.
Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26

Charlie Purnell, of Burlington
junction has been with his Monroe
friends.
Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26

After a pleasant visit with rela-
tives, Mrs. Margaret Moore has re-
turned to her home at Hale.
Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26

John W. Jarman was called to
Berlin, Nd, Monday night by the
alarming illness of his mother.
Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26

Mrs. Ennis Tooley and babe, of
Ely were in the city Tuesday en-
day enroute to Madison to visit
relatives.
Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26

Mrs, G. W. Wood is extremely
happy. Her father. E. j. Carson
of Palmyra has given her a lovely
piano.
Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26

j. W. Utterback, of Rensselaer,
was a business visitor in the city
Monday.
Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26

Mrs. Fritz Kline of Shelbina, was
in the city Tuesday enroute to
Warren to visit her father, John
Kincaid.
Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26

Mrs. Isaac Nelson and daughter,
Miss Okla, of Hannibal, have been
the guests of relatives near here.
Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26

Miss, Essie Scott of Ely, has been
with her friends, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Smith. -
Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26

Miss Mary Garnett,, of Madison
has been the guest of her friends
Joseph Wilson and wife.
Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26

Thomas Scott, of Woodland came
up Thursday to visit his brother,
S. Scott.
Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26

J.O. Stribbling, of Clarence was
a business visitor in the city Tues
day.
Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26

Mrs. James Davis went to Han
nibal, Tuesday to visit her sister,
Mrs, j. 7. S. Hickman and to attend
the High School commencement
exercises. Her nephew, Ben Hick-
man is a member of the graduating
class.
Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26

Claude Henderson, was a busi.
nees visitor, in Hannibal Monday
Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26

Mrs. Lewis Lundberg went to
Quincy Monday afternoon to spend
several days with her brother, Gus
johnson.
Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26

Mrs, M. Humphrey visited in
Withers Mill Tuesday,
Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26

Miss Katie Thomas, of Hunnewell
came over Tuesday afternoon to
visit her uncle, Vernon Davis and
wife.
Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26

Mrs. William Bell, of Stoutsville
came over to attend the commence
ment exercises of the High School,
Her son, Leslie was member of the
graduating class.
Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26

George Mefford, of Hannibal, was
in the city Tuesday. He was en-
route to Hunnewell to see a sister
who was i'll.
Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26

lOr Prosecuting Attorney
mel Morris Anderson
thr
gretor Collector
eve John L. SChnitzer
Monroe City Democrat., 1910-05-26

Miss Nettie Gibbons of Palmyra
was with friends in this city Thurs
day.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-04-29
FROM An OLD TIMER

Editor Star: About 43 years ago,
1867, l cast my first ballot at Cotton
Plant. At that election I met $50 col
ored men with their guns and bass
drums. to have things go their way
and that they did at that election.
For the legislature Oliver HoWes. a
we'll known merchant of Ocala, was
on the Democrat ticket. Dane Jacobs
was on the Republican ticket. Jacobs
was a little ginger cake darkey, just
set free by Albert Clark. Jacobs
came out ahead by a large majority.
our schools We're taught by teachers
from the North. Our state was rep
resented by men from the North that
knew nothing and cared nothing for
our state. The first grand jury | was
on was composed of nine white men
and nine blacks. The first petit jury.
there were six white and six black.
Judge Goss was on the bench. Our
justice didn't look like Sam Petteway.
who is now our justice, but rather like
some Of his blacklist turpentine dip
perS. but there were few of the old
game left. beaten but not whipped.
H. w Long and Col. Robert Bulloc K
were two men that never will be du-
plicated. They spent time and money
a stone left unturned. I have hauled
men lying on mattresses to the polls
and helped them from the wagon to
the ballot box. We had this fight from
1857 till 1874, but step by step, by hard
work we came out ahead, and have
had good time ever since.
Now our schools are taught by the
fair daughters Of our own state and
my experience through life is, if you
have anything that is all right, hold
on to it as long as you can. l don I
think it is a good idea TO put a man
out of office just because he has held
it Is or 90 years. l will admit there
are as good men out of office as there
are in. but they are untried and it is
unknown what they would be. l like
to see a man like NJ. l. Payne, Sim
Sistrunk, Alfred Aver and f. l.. Car
ney take homesteads and frame them
out and stay there some time. / never
vote to save my ballot, but to save
the man and l seldom lose a vote.
r. Morrison.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-04-29

Against Typhoid, DenGue and Malaria
FeNerss

This is the time of year when a bot
tie of good disinfectant should be in
every home. "ASHES CHLORIDES"
kills all disease germs around sinks.
drains and cesspools; purifies the air,
prevents contagion and makes a
healthy odor in your homes. Keeps
away flies. fleas aad mosquitoes; soc.
a bottle and one bottle mixed with
two gallons of water keeps flies and
ticks off horses and cattle; keeps fieas
off dogs, and will cure them OF mango.
Keeps jiggers and mites off poultry.
"ASHE'S SPRAYERS T5C." "ASHE' S
ROACHPEPPER sells for csc. box
and four boxes, one dollars worth, is
guara nteed to rid any home Of reaches.
waterbugs, ants, hedbugs, silver moths
or money Refunded.
"ASHE'S RATSAULT" will clean any
house or store Of rats or mice Con-
sumes them without any odor. CSC. a
box. For sale at every drugstore in
Ocala
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-04-29
ELEPHANTS RAN AMUCK
Republican EmbIems Went on a Ben
der in Uncle Joe CannOD's
Home City

Danville. Ill, April 29.-Several per
sons We're injured and much property
was damaged yesterday by nine ele-
plants that stampeded just after they
had been unloaded from a car after
several hours ride from Chicago.
\ large elephant made q break for
liberty. bowling over the keeper and
esca ping. The animal was followed
by seven other bulls which ran bel
lowing through the streets and across
fields. Later. while the entire force OF
trainers and keepers were engaged in
the unusual sport OF hunting elephants
n automobiles. a female elephant es-
capped.
For several hours the elphants We're
at large, hunted by all attaches of the
circus, the city policemen and the
more venturesome citizens.
TWO men We're badly injured. sew
eral others slightly hurt and abou,
$4,000 worth of damage done 70
property.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-04-29
Beware Of ofnt~c1t~ for Cafarrh That
.IeIcary,

as n.e1cury viii surely destroy the
sense Of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering il
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans, as the damage they will do is
ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co,
Toledo, O.. contains no mercury, and IS
taken internally, acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. IN buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be sure you get the genuine 1t is ia
ken internally and made in Toledo,
Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co. Testimo-
malls free.
Sold by druggists. Price. 75c. per
bottle. Take Halls Family Pills for
constipation.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-04-29
ALBERT'S UNIQUE IDEA
VIII Tie the Earth to HaIIey's Comet
on May 18th

Conner, April 2s.-Local Associated
T'ress correspondent Of Los Kiss. Col
Eugene \. Solomon, has filed this mes
sage:
On the night of May 18th. when the
earth enters the tail of Halleys
comet. the president. Miss Lenora
Landsdown. and members Of the ia
nous Los Kiss Just Is Girls Club and
the members of the Bob White Club.
will be stationed on the twelve white
towers of Santa LinGerland's summer
hotel. Apollis home, in Avenue Los
Kisses where they will have on each
tower three-mile coil of inch cable
with Nesuvius air gun underneath
each coil, rather pyramid OF coils.
Promptly at the hour when earth en-
ters the comets elements button will
be pushed by president and Miss
Landsdown which sets off the twelve
air guns simultaneously and sends
the cables upward into the comets
switch. The cables Will have attach
ed TO outward ends strong steel-rib-
bed parachutes. Earthward ends OF
these cables will be sunk some fifty
feet into the ground with anchor at
tachments The J. L. :. and Bob
White Clubs are going to the expense
OF this piece of work in high hopes OF
tying earth to Halley's comet. that we
may visit by being towed by the
comet through space. heavenly con-
stellations in entirely different pre-
cincts. Should the cables fail TO catch
hold Of the comets tail sufficiently 10
hold on forever. il * hoped 10y the
clubs that they will hold long enough
TO enable the members Of the clubs
10 extract the grass from Mr.. HALEY :
shooting stars propeller wheels 80
that il may speed UP a bit and pay
the earth a return visit in less than
20 years, its allotted time schedule. On
account Of this great and unique pro-
! ject the Santa Lingerland Hotel has
already 500 rooms reserved for May
IS and -. Astronomers and other
! visitors are coming from all parts OF
the eastern and western continents.
Albert \. Graham.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-04-29
FORESTS RAPIDLY FAILING
Turpentining by the RuinOus Box
System Makes Deadly InrOads on
the Supply of Timber

Washington. d. c., April 2e.-Exper-
ience of the last half century shows
that turpentining by the box system
has resulted in exhausting producing g
forests al such a rapid rate as TO pre-
clude The possibility Of permanent
production of naval stores under that
system IL any given region, accord
ing 10 statement issued by the for
est service. The statement declares
chat naval stores production IS now
confined chiefly to Georgia, Florida
Alabama, Mississippi. Louisiana and
Texas From Virginia, the Carolinas
and Georgia, the center of production
Il Is stated. has moved gradually
southward until today It is in Florida
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-04-29
THE SOUND SLEEP
OF GOOD HEALTH

The restorative power OF sound sleep
can not be over estimated and any all
nent that prevents II is menace 20
health J. L Southers. Eau Claire,
Wis, says:-"For long time l have
been unable TO sleep soundly nights
because OF pains across my back and
soreness OF my kidneys. Ny appetite
was very poor and my general condi-
ton was much run down. / have been
taking Foley's Kidney Pills but short
time and now sleep as sound as a
rock I eat and enjoy my meals. and
nv general condition is greatly i'm
proved. can honestly recommend Fo-
ley's Kidney Pills as 1 know they have
cured me-" Sold by the Court Pharmacy.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-04-29
REACHING THE TOP

In any calling in life. demands a Wig
orous body and a keen brain. Without
health there is no success But Elec-
tric Bitters is the greatest Health
Builder the world has ever known. It
compels perfect action of stomach.
liver, kidneys, bowels, purifes and en-
riches the blood, tones and invigorates
the whole system and enables you to
stand the wear and tear Of your daily
work. after months of suffering e
from Kidney Trouble" writes W. NJ
Sherman, of Cushing, Me, three bot
ties of Electric Bitters made me feel
like new man" soc. at all dru gstores.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-04-29
ONE CONDUCTOR WHO WAS CURED

Mr.. Willard Adams is his name. and
he writes about it. "Some time ago /
was confined to my bed with chronic
rheumatism. l used two bottles OF
Foley's Kidney Remedy with good ef-
feet. and 1 resumed work as conductor
on the Lexington, Ky, Street Railway.
1t gave me more relief than any medi-
cine I had ever used. and it will do all
you claim in cases of rheumatism"
Foley's Kidney Remedy cures rheuma-
tism by eliminating the uric acid from
the blood Sold by the Court Pharmacy
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-04-29
CONGRESS SLOW TO ACCEPT
ROCkEFELLER'S CHARITY

Washington. D. c, April 2s.-Dis-
pleased and discOurag ged at the delay
and the lack of enthusiasm with which
his proposition has been received John
D. Rockefeller is tired of waiting for
Congress TO accept his half billion
dollars for Il charity foundation and II
is expected here that he will take
steps 70 incorporate his foundation
under the laws Of some state. Prac-
tically nothing has been done since
his offer was made and no steps have
been taken to grant tie incorpora-
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-04-29
FORCED TO LEAVE HOME

Every year a large number OF poor
sufferers whose lungs are sore and
racked with coughs are urged to &C
20 another climate. But this is cost
y and not always sure. There's q
better way. Let DR.. Kings New Dis
covery cure you at home "It cured
ne of lung trouble" writes W. r
Nelson. Of Calamine, Ark, when al
else failed and 1 gained a. pounds
in weight. It's surely the King OF
all cough and lung cures" Thous.
ands owe their lives and health to it
It's positively guaranteed for Coughs
Colds. LaGrippe, Asthma. Gro. p--,,I
Throat and Lung trnualCs. SOC. enC
800. Trial bottle free at any drugstore
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-04-29
BRUSH RJ<ABOUT CARS

Anyone interested in a good. reliable
small automobile that viii z" any,
where al any time and come back;
that Will climb any Hill or take any
sand and most OF both on nigh speed.
with the lightest consumption Of gas
olene and cylinder oil. should get d
Brush runabout. delivered at Ocala for
S515. If you are Interested in the little
car, see either +. r. Carroll or Rev.
w. II. Coleman, who VIII show you
what the car will do.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-04-29
\ FOLDING BED FATALITY

New York y. Y, April 29,-William
Smith. a wealthy wall paper manu-
facturer Of Waterbury. Conn, was
killed Yesterday when q folding bed
in which he was sleeping closed upon
him. His wife, who slept beside him
was almost smothered TO death
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-04-29
GENERAL MILES HURT

Washington, D. G.. April 29.-Lieut.-
Gen. Nelson \. Miles. |. S. A. retired.
was seriously injured Yesterday aft
ernoon when horse. strange TO him
and which he was riding in Potomac
Park, reared and threw him. General
Miles was rendered unconscious. Hs
was taken home and an examination
showed that one of the ribs in his
right side had been broken.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-04-29
EMINENT AUTHORITIES SAY

That outdoor exercise IS needed by
the American people. That's all very
well, but, how can people with rheu-
matism follow this advice? The an
swer is very simple-use Ballard 5
Snow Liniment and the rheumatism
will go; leaving you as srry as a colt.
Gives quick and permanent relief from
rheumatism. neuralgia, lame back and
all pains. Sold by all druggists.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-04-29
WATCH FOR THE COMET

The Red Dragon OF the sky. Watch
the children for spring coughs and
colds. Careful mothers keep Foley's
Honey and Tar in the house. 1t IS
the best and safest prevention and
cure for Group where the need is urg-
enr and immediate relief a vital ne
cessity. Contains no opiates or harm
full drugs. Refuse substitutes. Sold
by the Court Pharmacy.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-04-29
IT'S THE WORLDS BEST

No one has ever made a salve, oint-
ment or balm to compa~e with Buck
lens Arnica Salye It's the one perfect
healer Of Cuts, Corns, Turns, Bruises.
Sores, Scalds, BO.Is. Ulcers. Eczema,
Salt Rheum. For Sore Eyes, Cold
Sores, Chapped Hands. or Sprains,
it's supreme. Infanible for Piles
Only csc. az all drugstores.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-04-29
A KNOCkER

Is man who can't see good in any
person or thing. It's a habit caused
by is disordered liver. If you find
that you are beginning 10 see things
through blue spectacles, treat your
liver to good cleaning out pro-
cess with Billiards. Herbine. \ sure
cure for constipation. dyspepsia, in
digestion, sick headache, biliousness
all liver, stomach and bowel trou-
bles. Sold by all druggists
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-04-29
READ THIS

Dunnellon. Fla, Sept 1st, 1901
have sold Halls Texas Wonder Of ST.
Louis, No. for six years. Every bot
tie I sell adds q customer for it. 1t is
genuine cure for kidney, bladder and
rheumatic troubles. Geo. Ohnmacht,
Merchant. Sixty days treatment in
each bottle.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-04-29
PICNIC AT STOKES FERRY

There will he picnic and a fish fry
at Stokes Ferry SATURDAY, May 7th
Everybody is invited 10 come and
bring full baskets. All the candidates
are expected TO be there.
r D Stokes
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-04-29
SOUVENIR TABLETS

We have just received q large ship
ment OF souvenir tablets. These tablets
are made Of splendid linen paper with
covers and blotters on each, and each
one has three different new views Of
Ocala at the top of the paper. The
Ocala Bazaar, F. +. GadSOn, Supt.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-04-29
BAYONETS FENCED A BRUTE
Near Battle Between Georgia State
Troops and W0uId-be Lynchers
for Possession Of a Rapist

ThomasviIle, Ga, April 29.-Troops
were ordered out to protect Howard
Harris, the negro brought here from
Florida for trial on d charge Of at
tempting TO assault Mrs. Dutton, a
" hire woman
The negro arrived on an early train
yesterday, accompanied by q company
Of the national guard. Nothing but
the size Of Harris guard prevented a
lynching. 4 crowd was waiting and
when the train stopped the mob rush
ed up 10 the steps of the baggag ge
coach. where the negro had been plac-
ed with the evident intention OF rush
ing the officers and grabbing the ne
gro. The troops quickly lined up.
presented arms and the crowd back ed
off
AS Harris was led from the train
another attempt was made to take
him from the officers. The troops
surrounded the negro and as the lead
ers of the mob came on presented their
bayonetS Two men who were more
strenuous than the others in their ef-
forts to get the negro, were severely
pricked by the bayonets and sustain
cd r9ipful wounds