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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-06-22
Marshall Mahan.

The wedding of Dulany Mahan
and Miss Sara E. Marshall was SOL
emnized at 8 o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon, Rev. Levi Marshall, father
of the bride, officiating
Owing to the serious illness of
Mrs. Mary Dulany, grandmother of
the groom, who was quite anxious
to witness the wedding, the cere-
mony took place at the home at
the groom's parents, Hon. George
A. Mahan and wife, 1000 Broad
way. Only the immediate relatives
of the high contracting parties
were in attendance.
Immediately after the ceremony
Mr. and Mrs. Mahan departed on
the Wabash train for the East
They will visit colleges in which
they received their education. and
many other points of interest before
returning to Hannibal. After Sep
tember 1st they will be at home at
1000 Broadway.
The bride is the only daughter of
Rev. Levi Marshall, pastor of the
First Christian Church at Nevada,
Mo, and is a very cultured and ac-
cOmplished young lady. She was
reared in this city. Her father, for
a great many years, having been
pastor of the First Christian church.
She is a most winsome young lady
and numbers her friends by her
aCquaintanCeS.
The groom is one of the most
popular young men in this city
He is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. George
A. Mahan and is a member of the
law firm of Mahan, Smith and Ma
han and enjoys the confidence of
all who know him. Wednesdays
Hannibal Journal.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-06-22
Government Land.

Six years ago the government
granted the Southern Pacific rail-
road a great area of land in Califor-
MIA Now oil has been discovered
in that territory and the property
is worth $500O00,O0O. In all gov
ernment patents there is a clause,
excepting all mineral lands save
those containing coal and iron, and
in 1891 and 1896 two jokerS were
slipped into the act, providing that
government cannot annul a patent
of land to land grant railroad af-
ter six years from the issuance of
the patent. Now, in order to re-
gain its property, the government
will file suit against the railroad.
The oil men of California are thor
oughly aroused at the discovery of
this joker. The magnitude of the
issue may be appreciated when it
is known that the Southern Pacific
system has merged into one numer-
Gus land grant made by congress to
all sorts of railroads and develop
ment enterprises. The Southern
Pacific company has acquired the
ownership and control of all these
various railroads and their land
grants and have thus secured title
to 26,l77,518 acres of the richest
section of country on the globe.
Of this land an immense area lies
in the oil belt at Kern, Fresno and
Kings counties. Much of it has
been positively demonstrated to be
petrolum-bearing and is being de-
velOped and exploited for the rail-
roads. 1t is COntended by the dis
COverieS that make the land so val
liable, the railroad has forfeited its
title, 1t was definitely stipulated
that all mineral lands, except coal
and iron, were to be eliminated
from the grant 1t was on the
declaration of the railroad alone
that the lands were not minerel
that title was bestowed. 1t is to
cancel these titles that the govern
ment is now acting, The values of
these grants is roughly estimated at
$500,000,000 1t may be twice as
great.-EX.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-06-22
Brown -HodedOn.

The marriage of Miss Mary Ruth
Brown, daughter of Mrs. Emma C.
Brown of this city, to Edward Morris
HodgdOn of Hannibal, took place at
high noon on Wednesday, June
twenty-first at the Presbyterian
church. the Rev. E. McNair reading
the service.
A profusion of potted plants and
and pink and white flowers of the
season were used in the decorations.
Mrs. Tom Dawson presided at
the organ and before the ceremony
Miss Tebs Evans sang Il Love You
Truly" and The Night has a ThOus-
and Eyes"
Little Ruth Ada Bullow in a
white lingerie frock, carrying a
basket of pink carnations, was a
picture of daintineSs as she walked
first up the broad isle.
The bride wore gown of white
bru sselS net over white silk and a
tulle veil which had been worn by
seven or eight of her girl friends
before her. She carried a shower
bouquet of lilies of the valley.
Miss Olivia Brown was her sis
ter's only attendant. Her gown was
fiowered null and she wore a pic
ture hat of white and pink and
carried pink carnations. Horace
Brown of Hannibal was best man
and Miss Lenna Evans and Mrs.
E. A. Thompson acted as ushers.
There was an informal family
gathering at the home of the bride
just after the ceremony. The house
was tastefully decorated in smilax
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-06-22

er behind, run a string over the top
and through slit at each side, and
tie it under the chin. 1t may rattle
a good deal but may save you a
headache.
String beans cut with a pair of
sharp scissors, on a slant. instead
of straight across, will cook more
quickly if one happens to be press
ed for time. This may seem a no.
ton, but l have tried it often. and
have found the beans to cook quick
er than when broke straight across
in the usual way.
From July Farm Journal
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-06-22
1oNRoE CITY, MISSOURI, june % 1917
Why He Failed.

He circled in a little sphere,
With slouching steps, at careless
ease;
He saw the same old, ragged trees
Put forth their leaves year after
year;
He envied those who went away
To journey over distant seas;
With trousers sagging at the
knees,
He went his round from day to day.
He did the things he had to do,
Content tosleave all else undone;
He studied only how to shun
The paths that were untried and
new;
He envied those who dared to gain
The triumphs waiting to be won;
Unhappy working in the sun,
He looked for shelter from the rain
He watched the clock and rested
when
He heard the whistle start to
blow;
He mourned his luck and longed
to know
Why fortune favored other men;
With features strange to cheerful.
ness,
He moved with slouching steps
and slow,
Beholding others come and 90,
And hating those who won success
S. E. Kizer, in RecOrd-Herald
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-06-22
A OUT THE CHURCHES.
Interesting News Concerning the
Different Denominations.
This Column Closes Promptly at 9
a. m. Each Wednesday.

lulo NOlulhh NluSGS IlOllpblI dL >
a. m. Each Wednesday.
METHODIST
Preaching II a. m.
Sunday School $50 a. m.
Junior League 2::30 p. m.
Senior League 7:30 pm.
Preaching 500 p. IN.
Public cordially invited.
Revs. H. D. Thompson and W, S.
Rocker report d good Quarterly
Meeting at Sharpsburg last Satur-
day. They had good reports from
most of the Circuit and enjoyed a
fine basket dinner at noon.
The Central College Quartette of
which Prof. j. C. Godbey is the man.
ager are dated for Monroe City the
evening of June 27. This is a fine
college quartette, which ii is a treat
to hear. Watch for the posters.
AS previously announced, Rev. E.
M. Richmond, superintendent of the
Moberly District of the Anti-Saloon
league, will preach in the Method,
ist Church next Sunday morning
This will be a union service be-
tween the Christian and Methodist
Churches. We bespeak for Elder
Richmond a large hearing. Every.
one invited
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-06-22
Good Things to Know.

These hot nights, when sleep
seems slow a-coming, place a pail
of cold water under the bed, and the
atmosphere will be cooled. Or, dip
a sheet into cold water. wiring so it
will not drip, and hang near the bed.
1t will cool the air as the water
evaporateS.
If one must sleep during the day,
because of night employment. dish
of sweetened water set near the bed
will keep the occasional fly from
bothering. If a little cobalt is add
ed to the water, the flies will be
killed
For bee o! wasp sungs, rub on
the spot little carbolic acid, soda,
or ammonia. For poison ivy hot
solution Of baking soda, or a weak
solution of sugar of lead. or brine
from the mackerel keg, or tomato
fresh from the vine, rubbed on the
sore, will generally be found effec-
tive %.
For a bruise, the best treatment
is an immediate and plentiful ap-
plicatiOn of hot water formenta-
tions; after that. witch hazel. vine
gar and hot water or alcohol and
water. put on with a bandaSe and
kept moist, is good to remove the
inflammation.
After peeling apples for a salad,
or for any use where it is important
that the apples should remain white,
drop them into cold water immedi-
ately on peeling and they will not
diScolor.
Every window and door of the
dining room and pantry should be
well screened. ItiS'abSolutely neces-
sary that the kitchen he well screen
ed if one hopes to have foods fit to
eat. If every door and window of
the whole house be screened. and a
porch enclosed with screen wire, it
! will not cost so very much. and the
! resulting comfort is beyond all
price
/ For pitting cherries, a common
hair pin, about four inches long, is
serviceable Take the cherry in
left hand, the hairpin in the right,
and introduce the round end of the
/ pin at the stem Of the cherry, and
/ remove the pit Skill in its use is
easily acquired, and the work more
rapidly done, while the cherries are
in better shape. Commoner.
The Shelbina Democrat is enthu-
siastically working for water works
and sewerage for Shelbina because
they see that il is a necessity and
is a good business proposition. 1t
is thought that the proposition will
carry by large majority in Shell
bina and Monroe City cannot afford
to try to get along without. Other
towns have found water works and
sewerage profitable. So will Mon
roe,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-06-22

Nearly 10000 cases of smallpox
were reported in 1909 and there
were only 80 deaths from the dis
ease.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-06-22

Largest assortment of sum-
mer lawns ever shown in Mon
roe City on sale at Thompson's
cash store.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-06-22

Largest assortment of sum-
mer lawns ever shown in Mon
roe City on sale at ThOmpson's
cash store.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-06-22

shipments Tor the week: Barger
& McClintic, 2 cars sheep, 2 cars
hogs and l of cattle; Yates & Yates
4 cars hogs, 1 car cattle and 1 car
sheep; VIM. Musgrove, 2 cars cattle;
John M. Hays. car cattle; Hender-
son & Sons, 2 cars eggs and 2 of
poultry; BouIware and Thompson 2
cars of wool. Total 20 car loads
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-06-22

Mesdames Jasper Henderson and
Roy Meriwether attended the fun
eral of James Henderson at Stouts-
vile Saturday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-06-22
CHRISTIAN

Sunday School at 9:45 a. m.
Communion at 1880 a. m. No
preaching in the morning. Preach
ing at s p m. by the pastor, W.
Garnet Alcorn.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-06-22

Miss Mary Lucy Hornback, of
Palmyra has been the guest of her
sister, Mrs. John Hardy.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-06-22

Miss Mary Carson of Quincy, has
been the guest of Monroe friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-06-22
PRESBYTERIAN

Regular services next Sunday at
II a. m. and s p. m.
Sunday School 9:45 a. m.
WOmans Mission Society will
meet in the church Friday 2:30
D. m.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-02-16
Spring Styles In Game Laws

Congress is again flirting with Alaska's game laws. A bill is now before the lower house which pro- vides that south of latitude 62 de- grees, the open season for moose, caribou and mountain sheep shall be from August 20 to December 3I of each year both dates inclusive: brown bear from October I to July I; deer and mountain goat from April I to February I; grouse, ptarmigan, shore birds and water fowl September to March I, both inclusive.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-02-16
Will Start Shortly

The cylinder for the engine at local sawlnill arrived down from Treadwell on the Ramona, Mon- day, and was placed in position on Tuesday. and within a few days the mill will be ready to commence operations again. There are or ders enough in sight to keep the wheels turning for a considerable while, guaranteeing a long run this season, much desired condition. Rumors of a possible sale of the property continue to be heard, but as yet nothing definite has mater ialized,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-02-16
Will Build Own Piledriver

Fred C. Miles has decided to build his own piledriver for erect ing the new wharf, having during the past week closed deal where by he becomes the owner of the donkey engine and. scow formerly owned by "Bill' Lloyd. As soon as the mill can get the necessary long timbers cut for the driver, the work of constructing it will begin.
 The piles for the wharf are cut and ready to bring over from the Mar rows, so the real work of building the wharf giIll be under 1T way soon.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-02-16
Would Restrict Saloons


 Petersburgs town council is try ing to restrict the saloons of their town, They seem to think there is too much treating in the saloons of the fish metropolis, so they will endeayor to pass and enforce an treating ordinance. Some of the eastern states and several cities and towns of the state of Washing ton have enacted such ideas into Jaws or ordinances with beneficial results, and the experiment in AL aska, if made, will be watched with considerable interest.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-02-16
School Doing Business

Mrs. Katherine NJ. Burke and Miss Kate Pritchett arrived up on the Ramona, Friday, end Monday morning school reopened to finish the term. The first mentioned is the principal and has charge of the upper grades, including the high school department, while the latter has the lower grades. Both ladies have had considerable experience, and come with the best of recom- mendations.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-02-16
Remember Firemen's Dance


 Don't forget to save February 22nd, for the hremen's ball at Red mems Hall, The boys are busy completing arrangements, and you can be sure that you will haze a good time ii you attend. A swell elegant supper will be served, and all kinds of card tables will be pro- vided for those who don't dance. So come out.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-02-16
Wrecked On Souk Hoi

During a strong Taku blow, re- gently, Charley Kinney's gasoline launch went ashore on Soukhoi Island, just north of Petersburg, and was badly damaged. In some way the boat dragged her anchor and struck rock, unshipping her rudder. Charley got the engine into action and tried to run for safety, but the loss of the rudder made the boat unmanageable and she piled up on the beach. Sub sequently she stove in one side, and was left in bad shape high and dry on the beach when the tide went out. Kinney patched up her hull with canvas and had her lowed to Petersburg where he will repair her before coming over to Wran- gell.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-02-16
The Rag Time Masquerade

Everybody and then some had first class time of il at the Hard Times masquerade at Redmen's s Hall, last Saturday night. Hard Times costumes there were aplenty in many forms and fancies. Wes- ton Dalgity, with ticket 1o7 was the winner of the prize offered. Of course the music as rendered by Mrs. Ceiling was Al, and Jack made the ideal manager.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-02-16
Lawyers Are Loafing

There seems to be a dearth of business in the legal world at Ju- neau this winter, It is many a year since there was so little busi- ness on the docket of the district court as now. Attorneys Denny, Cheney, Shackleford and Vim, realizing that there would be little doing in their line for some time to come, were passengers south on tie Ramona this week.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-02-16
Oscar Kesheets Gets His

At Petersburg the latter part of last week, Oscar Kasheets. a well known native of this place was bound over tn the Grand Jury on a charge of obtaining goods under from Sing Lee. It appears that Oscar had agreed to go fishing on a boat owned by Sing, and on the the strength of the contract so to do, obtained goods to a consider able amount. Without waiting for the bo2t to sail, he found a buyer for the goods, disposed of them for about ten per cent. of their value, and then proceeded to tank up on the proceeds. He failed to be on hand when the boat was ready to start, so his arrest on the above charge followed.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-02-16
Install Town Fire Whistle

During the past week, Palmer X Ensley haue installed the new fire whistle on the electric light plant. The whistle was purchased by the Town Council for fire alarm for the lower end of town. The fire signal will be four blasts of the whistle. It's tone is distinctive, so that it will easily be recognized when heard.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-02-16
Another Saloon Probable

Charles Borch has completed circulating his petition for a sal oon license and the same has been forwarded to Juneau, where it is expected favorable action has beer taken on it prior to this time. Charley will name bis place of bus mess The Tannheuser. He is a frst-class saloon man, and the new saloon is bound to gather in a large part of the business of the town.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-02-16

Patsy Loftus is reported as somewhat improved.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-13
FOR SALE

l60 acre .,h, GO head Of milk
c NJ eic l25 bead Of mixed young
cattle, 3 work horses and harness
Two wagons, two mowers. two
hay rakes,, One frame and one log
house, big barn. Whole ranch Ip'
der ditch, 70 acres fire timothy
meadow. County road through the
ranch. railroad one mile distant
and school house only one quarter
mile away.
A big bargain for any person
wanting to start dairy ranch.
Big warm spring furnishes water
all the year round and never
freezes. For Price &c inquire at
Pilot Office.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-13

$1,000 Death Benefits. SIS. 90 Weekly
Benefit for dent, $500 Weekly lick
Benefit, 81 900 f. los of limb or eye
sic'. 500 Emergency Relief Benef t.
Cot $500 per yer No other dues or
assessments. O.d established company
with sl00, 900 state deposit TO guarantee
payment of claims. Men and women
between the ages of 16 t. SO accepted. {.
Send your application or address for
information. Debt. X SO, American
Registry Company, 20S Cadillic Bldg,
Erie, Pa.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-13

Assayer Wyatt of the Star mine cnme
over the new road which is being corr
pleted up Cement Creek t. he ItalI II
m untain mining dist ri and repor' ed
the work going ahead vipo'o ous and
that by the last # the month they
would b. able to brgin hauling ore to
the railroad. A large amount of traff-
ic is expected will be done on IL is rout'
at once npon the COM letion and the
company ara expecting the order for a
post office and mail ioute established
by the time t, road is finished.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-13

President Frank Bnlkley OF the
Crested Butte Cosl Comrany has
arranged to start up'he company's s
hard coal mine whit h is located
FIVE miles below town and the cual
will be loaded at the Beuton switch
near slate cat.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-13

5000 per month straight salary aud
expenses. to men with rig. to introduce
our Poultry Remedies. Don't answer
unless YOU mean bu 'iness. Eureka
d oultry Food Mfg. Co. East Saint
ius, III,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-13

II. c. Lawrtnre came up from Gunri-
son yesterday an went over 20 Elso
with Manager Wilson fo- the purpo of
$ s'ar'ing The gasoline ngin"s which are
to drive the miil machinery.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-13
STOCKMEN!

R>NcaMEN AM sTocKMEN'
R,,ner,,er har tie Rohirso' Lumber
Cmppny h a raIiosd of the Best Kan
S - r,ck salt enro te here W hich will
oe sol by tie tn Oh luneredpound ot
at ued I,,cA p.ices.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-13
ADDITIONAL LOCALS

r-nil ID ,iez came fro N merset an q
as sons cver o DarN anon 10 "oh
fter us mining property there.
TIL. trtn schedule has changed 70 1t
u.psl time. arrives here ut l:05 and
1.ayks here at 40.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-13

Mrs. Ed. Edwaris rsturned y.ster-
hov to s. mer' ct after hort visit with
friends and !, latives. Mrs. Jameson
vent as fai d. Cannon with her.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-13

Miss Julia Vader retuaned so Gunni
son after II no ON ed stay with her sis
ter Mics Hattie, Of here.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-13

D. Won SEQ I shoe ad n another col
!? II meens jus; what 1t says. icy
. par an ue oonvi need
Ro5irson's
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-13

Miss p II Frcw lef. for 3r,dwin Sat
urday where s. e W II pend few d~ys
before returning to her home in New
York.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-13

VIM. Jameson and Harry Stratton
left yesterd y for Somerset, where ,hiy
have secured pos tons.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-13

Mrs Je -ry Will ms aan child en- o--
Gunnisoa have .teen visiting the Longs
the past week.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-13

Perry u formerly of here arrived
from Grand Jun ton yes erday. He
has accept d she pos ton of engineer
on the switrh engine.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-13

Miss Olive Songrr hiss res gned hei
position with Horn and Arno d. jos
Arnott has succeeded her.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-13

We will have ear If Ksns. rock sa'f in
a few days, g,t p.-ices AMI leave orders.
Robiuson's
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-13

Children's Day Exercises n xt Sun
day, July 10, at the U, C. Curch, at
1890. Everybo y come.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-13

Miss"s Bush ard MrCumbcr arrived
from Denver Su, day and will spend some
time with Mis- Jean McAllis,er If this
city.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-13

Joe Ine ham who WIS here on short
visit W, mt TO Gunni on Monday.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-13

Mr.. Marble, the school con'rac' or
and wife occupy the Julian residence
fsr the present.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-13

FIR. Kipp crme up from Gunnison yes
terbay on business.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-13

Geo. SHE ds and vie left Sunday for
Pictou after a brief visit wi h relatives
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-13

Don Eddy came up from Gnnn'so
Monday on telephone business.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-13

Harry Nourse was down from Irwin
few days this week.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-13

Miss Cecilia Heuchemer has accep'eS
a position with the "Pil,t".
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-13

The HAZEL ursts have moved back t.
Gunni on
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-13

G. II. judd and ArrIie Mcleod were
down from Goi hic Wedne sday.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-13

Will recei & in few days another
arpe invoice of men heavy work shoes
he sind that wear, Robin on's.