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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-11-30
Administrators Notice.

Letters OF Administration with will
annexed, ON the Estate of Michael
Sullivan deceased, were granted to
the undersigned on the 22nd day of
November 1911. by the Probate Court
If Monroe County, Missouri:
All persons having claims against
said estate are required 10 exhibit
them for allowance to the Admins
traitor within one year after the date
of said letters, or they may be pre-
cluded from any benefit of such es-
tate; and if such claims are not so ex-
hibited they will be forever barred.
T. NJ. BoULwARE,
Administrator with Will annexed
Meriwether & Meriwether
A torneys for Estate.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-11-30
Seeing the Funny Side.

Humor proves to be the saving
clause OF many a distressing situa-
ton. The trouble with most of us
is that we take our troubles alto
gether too seriously. We fail to see
the funny side of things that for the
moment concern us, even though
we are quick to grasp it when we
are mere onlookers.
In the face of gathered clouds
that seem to shut out the sunshine
forever it is not a bad idea to re-
mind ourselves that this old moth
er earth has been revolving on her
axis for countless ages, that gener-
ations of men have come and gone
for thousands of years and that
the march of human progress has
gone right along in the forward di
rection despite what seemed to be
occasional setbacks
Laugh and the world laughs
with you" There is humor in
nearly every situation if we can on
ly see it from the right angle. Those
of us who try to smile in adversi-
ty and think how much more laugh
able it would be if conditions were
reversed at least feel less uncom-
Portable over it and take pleasure
in looking forward to the time when
the shoe will be on the other foot.
Spectator.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-11-30
Calendars.

If you want calendars for 1912
call the Democrat and ask that
samples be SUBMITTED. We have
an excellent line.
Then for 1918 we have the swell
est line ever shown here and we re,
quest all business men who want
1918 calendars to hold their orders
until they have seen our line and
learned our prices.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-11-30
Old Cushion Dance.

The cushion dance was originally
an old country dance in triple time,
which was introduced into court at
the time of Elizabeth. The dance was
very simple. A performer took cush,
ion and after dancing for a few min.
utes stopped and threw the cushion
before one of the spectators. The one
30 selected had to kneel on the cush
ION and allow the dancer to kiss her
After which he repeated the dance.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-11-30
sIeep waIkInn.

Men, wise men, consider that sleep
walking is nearly related to state of
hypnosis and they call 1t spontaneous
somnambulism as distinguished from
artificial somnambulism, hypnotism.
Some persons are subject to both
states and are practically the same un-
der both conditions, save that in sleep
walking they are less amenable to di'
rections.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-11-30
LAWYERS Ready Wit.

Roger Minot Sherman, while argu
ing a celebrated case, said that his
opponent could no more prove his
point than he could cut hair length
wise. While he was still talking the
opponent who happened to have a
very sharp knife, pulled a hair from
his beard and split it. AS he held it
up the court began to laugh, and Mr..
Sherman quickly called out: Il said
hair, sir, not a bristle."
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-11-30
The Coming Of winter.

We are making preparations
For we know he will be here,
Cause he always pays a visit
To us, bout this time O. year,
We have got the corn in shelter
And the fodder stored away
Got the cattle off the pasture
And the barn is full O. hay.
We have tinkered up the stable,
And the floor is newly planked;
We have got the kitchen shingled
And the cellar nearly banked.
We have caught the peskie chickens
That were roosin' in the trees,
Cause we didn't want to see 'em
Stay up there until they freeze;
For he's comm, he's cOminI
And we know he will be here
For he always pays a visit
To us bout this time O. year.
There are onion in the cellar,
And crock O. sauerkraut,
And | tumble over pumpkins
Every time l turn about.
There's a gallon crock O jellie,
And another full O jam;
There's barrel full O. cider
And hundred-weight O. ham.
There's a key O sour pickles
And another full O. sweet,
There's a dozen heads O cabbage
And lot O sailed meat;
There are apples by the bushel
And potatoes in the bin,
Nuf," | guess to keep us chewin'
Till he goes away agin.
For he's COMM he is comm!
And we know be will be here,
Cause he always pays a visit
To us bout this time O. year.
Frank Vert.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-11-30

When a man smokes a dimes
worth Of tobacco every day and will
not give the kids penny week to
buy candy with because 1t seems to
him waste of money. it looks sorty
like there had been a mistake some
where. and that a stray Ozark razor
back had got dressed up in shirt
and pantalOOns. Ex.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-11-30
Wasteful Feeding

Feed has grown to be so high
priced that wasting it seems like
squandering gold; yet the careless
feeder wastes an enormous amount
of feed every winter when a little
watchfulness and sound judgment
would save it,
When stock are fed a tempting
grain feed before or at the same
time they are given their roughage
ration they invariably become
somewhat dainty as to what they
eat, picking out but the very best
of the roughage and rejecting all
The rest.
When this habit is once formed
stock will often 60 hungry rather
than eat what has been picked over
and which really is very good feed.
Therefore. one must systematic
his feeding in such a manner as to
guard against the habit being form
ed.
This should in no wise be con-
Strued as meaning the feeding of
foul or musty roughage, but at the
same time we do advise one to
feed so as to derive the greatest
possible profits, consistent with the
good health of the herd. For this
reason we should feed the roughage
before the grain or at a time when
we know the stock to be hungry
enough to eat all the roughage con-
tanning a certain amount of nourish-
ment and we consider that the sys-
tenn saves US a great quantity of
foad supplies every season. Jour
nal of Agriculture
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-11-30
Money Invested
In a Home Brings
You Real Rewards.

that cannot be measured alone
in dollars and cents. There's
satisfaction in knowing you have
a home when possibly all other
investments fail-it gives you a
feeling of security and demands
the recognition of your fellow
townsmen, because by building
you show your faith in the future
Of the community. And every
community is known by itsdeeds.
You can help and at the same
tins help yourself. A home in
vestnent is always the most
meritorious, and loss is less like
ly because you are dealing in
values you understand andRWith
people you know. We have sup
piled the lumber for the homes
of many of your friends who are
now on the road to success, and
want to talk with you whenever
you're ready.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-11-30
Natural curlosltv.

Small Harold noticed that stylish
young man who was calling on his
sister wore shoes that tapered to a
point SAY" Queried the little fel-
low, lis your toes all cutted on but
one?"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-11-30
snsese nep, ror ceremonIes.

Sasen cheese is made in Switzerland
from cows milk. 1t is the custom to
make saaen cheese at the birth OF a
child and eat 1t at the burial feast or
even at the burial feast of son OF the
child for whom II 10 made.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-11-30
Notice to Hunters.

All hunters are hereby notified
that our lands are posted and that
no hunting will be allowed. Prose
cution win follow disregard of this
notice.
re. Hays.
D. A. Spalding,
J. w. Wimsatt.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-11-30

Now, John, did you ever see a
saw" Yes, sir. I've saw a saw"
What saw was it you saw, John?"
1T was a seesaw, sir" "A sea
saucer? why, John, what do you
mean?" Il mean a seesaw, sir"
And when did you see that sea?
%, sir, | didn't see the sea; saw
the saw, sir" But if you only saw
the saw, how saw you the saucer?"
Why, sir, | never saw the saucer;
| saw the seesaw, sir -see?" We'll,
my boy, if that's the way you saws
the less saws you see the better.
You may take your seat."-Ex.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-11-30

Judge Ragland is Judge-and a
splendid one. He told a New Lon
don druggist he wasn't dealing out
cheap booze licences, and the drug
gist had to pay SIS instead of $40
on four indictments. The hand
writing is on the wall and if the
parties who are violating liquor
laws in this county take our advice
they will learn it by heart. Record.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-11-30
They Went to Law.


Old Wax and | lived side by
side and never had a row, until one
day he damned the hide of my old
brindle COW. He said she ate a
suit of clothes that hung upon his
line, and so / biffed him one on the
nose and he soaked me on mine.
We owned our homes, were out of
debt, and had money in the bank,
that day he damned my brindle pet
and gave him a spank. Awhile
we stood around and cussed and
wagged the fluent jaw, until, sur
charged with deep disgust, we turn
ed and went to law. Oh, that was
bum and beastly sport! Our law
yers, smooth and def, conveyed the
case from court to court, and taxed
US right and left. Now at the poor
farm Wax and l put in our fading
years; lean on him and heave a
sigh and he bursts into tears. Some
times we ramble up the road, where
once we did our biz, a lawyer lives
in my abode, another lives in his
Then to the poor house back we go,
and seek our couch of straw, and
think of joy we used to know before
we went to law. Walt Mason.
When we launch our ship on the
morning waves of the great sea of
life, let US guide them by the light
of home, with the helm of the
cradle words of our mother Not
until we have left home and are
wanderers in the curious strange
ness of a strange land, unnoticed,
unheeded, lonely and weary, will
we know of truth what a mother
is. Then we feel that she is good
and we bless her Never can we
repay our mothers kindness. Her
withered form and her silvering
braids shall be defended till that
day cometh when he shall make
up His jewels and then we ween.
Heaven will know no kinder, no
brighter, no purer angel than she.
When the ever shining stars shall
wane in the fading of our vision,
and the noisy world will grow still
in our sleep of death, will we forget
her; not till then Elk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
SELMA CITY COURT BEGINS WINTER TERM Dr. Clement Ritter Said to Be
 Critically III STEWARDS INSTALLED Large Delegation of Selma Citizens Beside Military Companies Will
 Attend O'Neal Inauguration.
 Selma Wants Baseball

Selma, January 2.-(Special 1.-The city court of Selma, with Judge J w. Mabry presiding, convened at noon today foi the regular winter term, but immediate ly after converting the court was ad- journed until Thursday. When the court eonvenes Thursday a few non-jury civil cases will be heard. After those cases have been disposed of the court will ad- iourn until Monday, January Is, when the criminal docket on which there are many cases, will be taken up.
 With the converting of the court on Monday morning, January 16 the grand jury of the court will me empanelled and start to work Investigating such cases as are brought to It's attention. Among the first cases which it is believed the grand jury will investigate are the eases against the six white men and ten negroes who were arrested recently for freight cars on the Southern railway. Considerable interest is being taken in those cases and 1t is expected a rigid investigation of them will be made by the grand jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
'CHAUNCEY" HAS
 BEEN HANDICAPPED

"Chauncy' was vindicated The young America which yesterday afternoon voted Chauncy the best behaved boy in Birmingham expressed its faith in the only boy who had joy ride in the patrol wagon during last year.
 It seems that about a month ago Chauncey was catching ball in the News alley when the ball went by and struck a policeman amidships. The "cop' gave chase Chauncey squatted behind a telephone pole. and the bluecoat pro- ceeded to fall pellmel on the hard paw ing. So Chauncey had to take a ride in the wagon, while all the street sellers followed, jeering the gawky policeman. The officer came to his senses in time to turn the boy off without locking him up, but until yesterday Chauncey had borne the disgrace of being the "chump that rode the joy wagon"
 Now, however he is vindicated. A ma jority of 42 fellows at the newsboys' dinner yesterday afternoon declared that he is the best boy in town. It was re- markable how unanimous the sentiment was. When MT. Hoadley asked the boys to vote, the word "Chauncey" filled the hall. Today Chauncey is the proud pos- sessor of the $l5 prize and has his char acter wiped clean.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
Al the DiiOm

To those who like the type of western plays common on the stage at present the offering at the Biiou this week, "As the Sun Went Down." will doubtless prove interesting and entertaining To others less appreciative the play will prove a bore.
 There was enthusiastic applause last night, however, and the audience seemed to be pleased with the work of the &C., tors. There are tears. sobs, laughs, shiv- CTS and creeps in "As the Sun Went Down if you can see them
 In a large cast there are but three people who do creditable work and while the others are not as painful to the audience as such people usually are they are by no means brilliant.s
 First honors for intelligent conception of his part and ability to handle it easily go to A. c. White, who handles the part of F. Edward Arbuthnot of Frisco, known as "The Tarantula' in a highly satis- factory manner. More could not be ex- tracted from the part than was obtained hv MT. White and his applause, while different from that accorded the oth- CTS. was hearty none the less.
 Edwin Walter as Faro Bill, miner, pro- fessional gambler" is a close second to MT. White for first honors. MT. Wal ter has a good part and uses all the possibilities. He has a magnificent stage presence and materially adds to the en- 1oyment of the play bv his work. Miss Flora Byam, while not given many opportunity. is first among the female characters. Her ease and vivacity make her work very entertaining and the in- dividuality with which she endows the part Is unusual.
 The other members. of the cast are just ordinary actors of the Bijou stamp-not brilliant. not bad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
ADJUSTMENTS
"FheI Melting Pot" THE CAST


 Mendel Quxano, Dore Davidson.
 Baron Ravendal Will D. Corbett.
 Quincy Davenport, Jr., Robert Whit worth.
 Herr Pappelmeister, Hubert Will<e
 Vera Ravendal, Florence Fisher.
 Baroness Ravendal, Leonora Von Ottin- gor.
 Frau Quixano, Louise Muldener.
 Kathleen O'Reilly Alice May.
 David Quixano MT. Whiteside.
 Israel Zangwill's notable play, "The Melting Pot" was presented at the Shu- bert theatre yesterday afternoon and last night by Walker Whiteside and a capa- ble company. The play deals with new theme, the Americanization of the for eign clements of our population. partic- ularly the Jewish immigrants Tn lines of rare poetic beauty Jewish character is delineated, both in its old and it's new aspects, and the limitless possibilities of the future are touched upon. The play is full of vivid touches that could only be given by Jewish hand and the hand of g master.
 The wrongs of his people are taken up by Zangwill and the crimson shadow of Kishinem is presented in way that at times is almost appalling. The au- thor is unsparing in his attack on the brutality of Russia.
 By the melting pot he typifies Amer ica fusing her alien peoples. Blended with a protest against the prosecutions the Jews have born through so many ages, from Babylonia and Assyra down to Kishineff is a vein of eulogy for Amer lea. The conclusion reached is that the amalgamation of races. sweeping away the past and building for the future, will bring about that golden age toward which the Carnegie peace donations may be considered one step and the movement for a universal church another. It is the idea of fraternity all-embracing in its scope. MT Whitesides reception in "The Melting Pot he has perhaps marked the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
VIII Attend League Meeting

It is very likely that Capt. B. R. How ard of Selma will attend the meeting of the Cotton States league, which will be held at Jackson, Miss, on next Tues day, January 10. and try to secure a franchise in that organization for this city Interest in baseball here was re- vived last summer by the work of the splendid independent team which the city literally supported. With Selma and Pensacola included in the circuit of the organization 1t is believd that a paying season for all of the clubs which would compose the league would result. If Cap tain Howard secures franchise for Sel- ma the sport will be literally patronized by the lovers of the game here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
stewards Were Installed

At the morning service at the Church Street Methodist church Sunday the stewards of that congregation, who were recently elected, were installed. The in- stallation service was most impressive and was witnessed by a large congrega- tion. The stewards who were installed were Dr. T. C. Howard, J. K. McCas- kill. W. R. Jordan, R. w. Young, c. M. Howard. J. E. Wilkerson. F. S. Kin cey, J. W. Green, Jr., Nathaniel Wal Ter, Dr. E.. w. Patton Bruce Beveridge, R. l.. Sommerville, Dr. T. P. Whitby, H. H. Stewart, J. M. Baker W. J. Mel ton, J. s. Lamar, A. Urquhart, w. M. Vaughan and J. E. Tate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
Train Schedules A., B. & A. Information cheerfully furn- ished at A., B. & A. city office, 1903 First avenue. Bell Main 1486, Peoples 2401.
LEGAL NOTICES
Estray Notice

FSfrRV NOf1Cc
 The State of Alabama, Jefferson Coun- ty-Probate Court.
 Taken up by D. J. Davis on the 4th day of December, 1910, and estrayed before ]. c. Arnold. a justice of the peace for Precinct No. 50 a certain dark bay horse, with dim star in fore- head, rough shod, with sore feet. weight 900 or 1000 pounds also a cer- tain light bay mare with star in fore head. white left fnd foot and white spot on heel of right hind foot, weight nine or ten hundred pounds. and to- gether valued at $160.
 Witness my hand, this 17th day of December, 1910. S. E. GREENE Judge of Probate for Jefferson County.
 1920 3t Il II
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
Physician Critically III

pr. Clement Ritter. one of the best known physicians of Selma, is critical iy ill at local infirmary. Dr. Ritter has been in bad health for several months past but a few weeks ago left the hos pital and returned to his home. A few days ago he had relapse and since then his condition has been critical but his numerous friends hope for an early recovery from his illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
Many VIII Attend Inauguration

A large number of Selmians will go to Monday, January. 16, when Col. Emmet O'Neal will be inaugurated. The members of the three military com. panies are also making preparations to attend the services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
Rjds for Convict Iabor

The Board of Revenue and road com missioners of Mobile county invite bids for the convict labor of Mobile coun- ty for one year from January 15, 1911. Bids will be opened at noon of Monday, January g. 1911, in the commissioners office, at the courthouse, Mobile, Ala. Usual reservations. Mark bids con vict bids" and address to Price Will Hams, Jr., Clerk.
 PRICE WILLIAMS, JR., 12-11-i9-26-1-3-9 Clerk to board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
INVESTMENTS

F fARTIES desiring safe and profitable in-
 vestments would do well to consult me about real estate loans on Birmingham
 property: long experience and familiar ity with land values; nothing better than ligll-class mortgage loans for safety and returns. Strong bank refer ences. Turner R. Weakley, 2120 1st ave- nue. 12-30-3mos
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
NOTICE.

All classified advertise ments for Sunday paper must be in the business office of the Age-Herald not later than 6 pm. Saturday to insure inser- tion under proper classifica- tions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
 WANTED

To buy a modern South High lands home for CASH. Must be good value and desirable in every way. Give particulars. Y-28, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
Honey Boy MinstreIs

With George M. Conan, James Ger man and George Evans as stage man agers and producers for this years show by George Evans and his Honey Boys, the offering at the Jefferson the atre Thursday matinee and night should be a marked example of this national entertainment. The scenic equipment provided last year by Conan X Harris has been reproduced for this year and "'rhe Crimson Trellis." first part; Scenes from Blackville, "Manil la" and George H. Cohan's minstrel comedy, "The Firemen,s Picnic,' have all been given new scenic garb for this, the third tour of tl.e Honey Boys.
 A special engagement for this sea son presents James J. Corbett as the interlocutor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
HOLDS HARVARD
 DOWN TO SCORELESS GAME

team of 1908. Harvard three times tried the forward pass, but it was success full only once. There was little spec tacular playing. The wind was too strong for accurate kicking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03

FOR SALE-s11, ,5OO, beautiful residence,
 South 2Oth street overlooking city; 5ox165; hardwood floors and every mod ern conveniences. The improvements cost price asked. Lot value $35oo. w. B.
 Leedy X Go. l-l-ot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03

HOME BARGAIN-Ideal S-room modern home. best part South Highlands; at tractive, gilt edge; splendid value' 5000 cash: $50 month, per cent. It rents al SsA B E. Eborn. oY Empire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
WANTED-MALE HELP

miners, machine run ners, machine loaders and track lay
 CTS for a new mine in southwest Vir- ginia; steady work guaranteed; good roof and no gas; drift mines. Apply the Virginia Lee Company. St. Charles. Va. 12-l1-30t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03

FOR RENT-The prettiest new bungalow in the city. Has six rooms, hot and cold bath and every city improvement
 Finest location in West End. near cars, school, library and churches. Only $25; no small children. Geo. O. Mabi., 1905a Second ave. l-1-2t-su-tu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03

FOR RENT-Unfurnished or furnished bedroom; three rooms furnished com- plete for light housekeeping; all desir- able; references; no children. Bell 1858. 72S West 20th.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
BUSINESS CHANGES

WANTED-An opportunity is open to re- liable man personally acceptable to se- cure good position and interest in profitable business. Must be able to show absolutely clean business record and character. Investment required, 5000 or more; would consider good un- encumbered property in exchange. Ad- dress V-26 care Age-Herald.
 1-3-eod-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
"The Merry Widow"

"The Merry Widow" will be at the Shubert theatre on Thursday night only. Henry w. Savage is sending a company composed of players selected from the original casts of the runs at the New Amsterdam theatre. New York the Colonial theatre. Chicago. and the Fremont theatre, Boston. R. E. Graha m as Popoff. Fred Frear as Nish and F. J. Mccarthy as Nova Novich were all the creators of these characters for the New York run The dashing young prince will be played by Charles Mea kins, who also was a member of the original New York company. A splen- did addition to tho cast is Ivy Scott as Natalie. Harold Blake will sing De Jolidon. Mr. Savage has lavished an other fortune on this new production of The Merry Widow" Seat sale be- gins this morning.