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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-04-20
Some Spelling.

A report of the spelling soonest
recently held at Bowling Green
says:
"S-e-p-p-u-l-c-h-r-e-," spelled Miss
Margaret Patterson Monday after
noon, and the two p's ended the
longest spelling bee ever held in
Missouri. with Miss Ruth Crenshaw,
the winner, still standing.
The Pike County court house was
filled with friends and relatives of
the contestants, who, for seventeen
hours, with only an intermissiOn
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-04-20
First Things in Missouri.

lue HTSl anu Only governor OF
the Territory of Missouri was Capt.
William Clark.
The first Bank chartered by the
legislature of Missouri was the
Bank of ST. Louis.
The first name of Sedalia was
SmithtOn. Smithton was also the
first name OF Columbia.
The first settlers of Warrensburg
John and Martin Warren, gave
their name to that town.
The first court held in Boone
County was under an oak tree at
Smithton, now Columbia.
The first set tier of Keytesville,
Charlton county was James Keyte
who named the town for himself.
The first newspaper West of the
Mississippi River was the Missouri
Gazette, now the St. Louis Republic
founded in 1903.
The first surveyor in Dent Coun-
ty was Joseph MilSaps. He named
the county seat Salem. from a
Hebrew word meaning peace"
The first pension granted by Mis-
souri, was that of 1888 1-3 a month
to Samuel Tarwater of Ray County
for injuries received in the Nor
mon War.
The first steamboat to ascend
the Mississippi River above the
mouth of the Ohio was the General
Pike, an ungainly craft which land
ed in st. Louis in 1915.
The first steamboat to ascend the
Missouri River was the Independ-
ence, which in twelve days made
the journey from st. Louis to Old
Franklin in 1919.
The first stone house built in
Missouri was by Maj. Nathan Boone
in st. Charles County. Major BOone's
father, Daniel Boone died in this
house September 26, 1920.
The first great MastodOn found in
the world and probably the largest,
now in the British muse3m, was re-
constructed from bones found near
Kimmswick, Mo.
The first commission as general
received by Ulysses S Grant from
President Abraham Lincoln was de-
livered to him under an Oak tree
still standing in Ironton, Mo.
The first general name for Mis-
sourians was "PikerS." Theywere so
called from Pike County, the one
county in Missouri known to dwell
erS outside the state.
The first nickname of St. LOUIS
was The Mound City" 1t was so
called on account Of the number
and sizes of the ancie int work of the
builders which stood upon the pres
ent site of the city,
The first long bdat race on the
Missouri River was in 1911. The
rival fur traders in Keel boats raced
from St. Louis to a fur trading
station at the mouth of the Yellow
stone River, a distance of 1880
miles.
The first and only painting made
from life of John Howard Payne,
tne author of Home Sweet Home"
is owned by J. Y. C. Karnes of Kan
sas City. The painting is the work
of Gen George C. Bingham, the
Missouri artist.
The first time residents of Mis-
souri, Territory had direct voice in
the affairs of government was in
1912, when a delegate to Congress
was elected from the newly organi- |
lied territory. He could speak in
ConorpcS hut bod M UOfa
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01
GOT HOME WITH TIE STUFF
Collector Loeb's Story of How the Wiltshire Smugeers Fooled Po-
 lice and Earned Nickname.

William Loeb, Jr., New York's efl- eient collector of customs, was dis cussing smuggling.
 Though it is wicked to smuggle. '' said MT Loeb. ''it is always somehow Imaginable It is especially laughable when a smuggler gets 'stung.' Even when customs officers gets 'stung.
 'In the English county of Wilt shire" he continued. the natives are called moon rakers There's Wilt shire story over century old about some rustics who were found one night ra1ing away in pond at the re- feetion of the moon which they took for a cheese.
 That's very good Story very funny skit on the men of Wiltshire: but ask Wiltshire man about it. and with q contented chuckle he will say:
 Oh. yes. people tell as how they rive the name O moon rakers' to us stoopids one night tried to rake the shadder O the moon out O the brook. akin it for a thin cheese. But that's the wrong end O the story. It's alto gether the wrong end Them chaps as was doin' this was smugglers and they was ishin' up some kegs O brandy, and only pretended to rake oat cheese The policeman as axed 'em what they was about had good laugh at 'em; but, by Harry! they had a better laugh at him when they got home with the stuff. D
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01
REMAINED WHERE HE WAS
How General T. J. Jackson Literally obeyed the Order That Was
 Given by General Smith.

The boy who stood on the burning deck is not the only individual who has literally followed out a com mand The case mentioned by Gen Dabney H. Maury in his Incidents of Gen, T. J. Jackson" however. was not so fatal as the Casabanca event
 When the civil war broke out Jack son was the professor of mathematics at the military college of the south He wished strongly to take command of a cadet corps. but the heads Of the institution were desifous to have him continue his teaching.
 Gov. Wise called out the state troops and ordered that a corps of cadets be held ready for immediate service. Jackson. then major. re- ported at once at the guard room as ready for duty. Gen. Smith said
 Mai. Jackson you will remain as you are until further orders"
 Jackson at that moment was sitting on eampstool in the guard-room with his saber across his knees. At reiveille the next morning he waq found in the same position.
 "Why. major. why are you here?' exclaimed Gen Smith
 Because last night you ordered me to remain where l was" was the re ply.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01
fl. A. Morrison Dead.
Recorder

Death claimed respected citi- zen of Felsenthal at 100 o'clock Wednesday night when the spark of life left the boGy of H. A. Nor rison, aged so years. He was a robust man for his age but could not withstand the attack of con gestion of the brain with which he was taken Monday. He was born in Union parish. Louisiana, and married there in 1877 to Miss Ella Henry. The deceased is survived by a widow. four daughters and one son who are: Mrs. Sallie Smith. Mrs. Mary Huffman, Mrs Mittie Reagan. Miss Beatrice and Asa. He was a member of F4uttig Lodge, No. 548. I. 0. o. F. and the funeral services were conducted by that order at 2 o'clock Thursday after noon, interment taking place at Harper Springs cemetery.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01
A Won ans Rule

Mme. Rerrhardt at sunrer f New York, smiled sympatheticall, over the story of a young actor whs had applied vainly for the post of see retary to a rich widow.
 He failed, understand. said Mme Bernhardt, "because he didn't wea the best clothes. Now a young girl applying for a secretaryship to an e deriy millionaire, would never mak such a mistake as that.
 "f believe. do you know. that tb' one great difference between men ant women is this:
 "Wher an important step is to b. taken an asks. What shall | say :? "a woman What shall put on?
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01
lODGE DIRECTORY.

ROWLAND LODGE No. 5o4 F. & A. M.meets every second and fourth Satur- day evenings at z:5o o'clock. Visiting Masons always welcome.
 C. R. DUNCAN, ". M. c. A. BERRY. Sec'y.
 HOWARD CHAPTER. No. l22. R A. M.-meets every first and third Thurs day evening at Masonic hall. Visiting companions welcome.
 T B. WEAVER, H. P. "A. BERRY, Secy.
 HUTTIG CHAPTER No. 52o, Order of the Eastern Start meets every first and third Friday evening at z.50 o'clock. Visiting brothers and sisters welcome.
 MRS L. G. GIBSON, w. M. MRs. w. L. RIcKs. Secy. HUTTIG LODGE No. 548 L 0. o F. meets every Tuesday evening. Visiting hrethern cordially invited to attend.
 ToM AsReRhFT. N. G. J. W. LOOMS. Seoy.
 SWEET BAY CAMP No. 41lW O ". meets every first and third Saturday eve- nings. Visitors made welcome.
 THos AsAcRAFT, c C. J. c. BRIDGES, Clerk.
 BAPTIST LADIES AID SOCIETY, meets every Thursday afternoon at 5 clock in the Ladies Parlor of the Union church. Visitors welcome
 MRs. j. c. LYop. Pres.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01

The members of the Paraca and Philathea classes of Huttig, which meet in the library and church every Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. are requested to be pres ent next Sunday the election of officers takes place as well as oth- CT business for the good of the classes. Every young lady and gentlemen in Huttig is respectfully requested to join one of these classes.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01
Very Takinc Platform.

Governor Dix, at a dinner in the Hotel Manhattan in New York. said Of politics;
 "sneerina at politics, the Goneourts once said that no party could ever lose office if it gave the people free fireworks every night and free vaude vile every day.
 But I heard of candidate in the south who went the Goncourts one better.
 Fellow citizens he shouted from the stump, my platform is just this: First. no pay for any elected candi date. Second, pensions for all voters. ?
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01

Miss Ida MeDaniels. daughter of Mrs. Lon Taylor of Felsenthal. and MT. Jesse Harris Of Hottig. were united in marriage at Farmerville, La, on Thursday night, March 25. by Rev. A. W. King, of the Baptist church at that place. and will make Futtig their future home. The News extends congratulations.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01

A copy of the Kinder. (La.,9 Gazette received recently con tained a complete writeup of the Peavy- Byrnes Lumber Co.,, of that place. Among the list of head employees was R. J. Wilson. general manager. and M. B. Scott. local cashier. who formerly lived here.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01

The Adult Bible Class of the Union Sunday School has decided to begin the new movement plan for work and growth and are de- sirious of having a large class when the charter closes. which will be about April 15 Anyone between the ages of l8 and 100 years is eligible to join. Attend Sunday morning and help the good work along.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01

Geo. H. Munroe, long prominent .gs a promoter of wireless telegraph and other 'get-rieh-quiek" stocks. has just been sent to the peniten- tiary for usisg the mails to defraud. The government showed that he had fieeeed the public out of at least $5oO.ooo.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01
Probable purrtion of LIZ.


 4. H. Stewart, Lawton, Del. save tat recent discoveries in science place the responsibility of prolongina life upon the individual and the com munity. All growth begins in the coll. and the rate of growth is mos repid when the tissues are at theil least density, early in life. Continued denutrition leads to permanent phys teal degeneration. The final achieve ment of the body Is more affected b deficient nutrition late than early 1T life Life lasts as long as an adjust ment can be maintained between in ternal and external relations Mortal ity depends on the hygienic state O the community. Life is at presen lengthening in Europe at the rate 0 r years century So it is probabl to less degree in America If med icine and sanitary science go on ir' proving at the present rate life vii be materially increased in length by the end of the present century.-Mee ical Record.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01

Ex-Congressman R. Minor Wal lace. who formerly lived at Magno- lia. has moved to Fl Dorado and entered in to a law partnership with Attorney Pat McNaIley.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01
Notice of Election.

An election will be held in the Incorporated Town of Huttig on Tuesday. April 4, 1911, for the purpose of electing Mayor, Re corder and five Aldermen to sevre for one year. R. E. ROWLAND, E. c. Cox, Mayor.
 Recorder.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01
to ten years in the penitentiary for killing Frank Williams.

The entertainment to have been given Saturday night. April l. by the Woman S Home Mission socie- iy. entitled The Gall to Christian America, has been postponed un- til Friday evening. April z.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01

The work of building the coffer- dam around the wreck of the Maine in Havana harbor is nearly done. and the water will be pumped ou' before long. The anchor was found 15O feet from the hulk.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01

The judges and clerks appointed by the county electiop commission CTS for the town election Tuesday are as follows: Judges, F. w. Scott. J. F. Russell and R. M. Bas- kin; clerks, W. H. Lee and c. A. Berry: marshal, w. A. Benson.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01

F. w. Collier and wife of Louis vile, Ky, who are visiting her par ents. Mir. and Mrs. c. w. Tugwell. at Felsenthal, left Monday for Southeast Texas on a prospecting tour.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01

The home of Mir. and Mrs. Geo Moore was visited Wednesday af- ternoon by the stork who left in their charge a baby girl to brighten their home.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01

Sunday dinner will be served hereafter at the Union Hotel for 35 cents to home people. An extra oinner at this price during the sum- mer months should be an induce ment to many to not cook dinner on that day.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01

Miss Gertie Stewart of near Far merville, La, and MT. James John son of New London. Ark, were united in marriage at Farmerville last Monday by Justice W. P. Chandler.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01

Carpenter Foreman Reynolds, of the Iron Mountain Ky. was here this week with his gang putting new roof on the depot.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01

Al Smith and c. Howard attend ed Circuit court at Fl Dorado We'd nesday as witnesses.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01

The State Supreme Court on last Monday affirmed the decision of the Union Circuit court in the case of Dave Childs who was sentenced
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01

Miss Alice Taunton of Lapile was here Saturday the guest of her sister, Mrs. ". R. Dickerson. and family.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01
His Bent.

Here's young amateur astrcn- omer has applied for a position on the staff. I wonder what he wantse"
 T suppose he aims to be star re- porter"
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01

Miss Maude Poole of Laple yis- tied relatives here the latter part of last week.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01

L. c. Gibson, pr. R. E. Rowland, Postmaster J U. Brown, c. s. Watkins and F. w. Scott were at Fl Dorado this week attending court.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01

Mrs. W. c. Thompson visited with relatives at Wesson several days this week.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01

Ladies visiting cards, conner cial printing. in fact all kind of printing is hobby at this office.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01

Miss Mabel Lucas was home over Sunday from Monroe where she is attending seho ol.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01

A boy was born Wednesday morning to MT. and Mrs. w. A. Weeks of Felsenthal.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01

Mrs. B. ]. Gordon. wha has been in a hospital at New Orleans for some time, arrived home Sunday
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01

K. E. Ball of Ruston, La, visited his uncle, c. R. Duncan, and fami- ly this week.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01

J. H. Lee was down from Fl Do rado the first of the week visiting his son, w. H.. and wife.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01

Sid Nash, wife and sister. Miss Lee, were Monroe visitors Tues day.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01

Old papers for sale at this office. 100 for IS cents.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01

Mrs. W. H. Lee and Miss Lila Taylor were Monroe visitors Tues day.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01

A daughter was born to Mir. and Mrs. 0. M Morgan one day last week.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01

&Sge E. o. Mahony of Fl Do rado had his ankle broken at Hills boro Tuesday in jumping from a buggy.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01
ss Local News of the Week.

c. c. Bell was among the court visitors at Fl Dorado this week.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01

The loafer has the longest hours and the shortest years.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01

LOST Small clasp pin, with let tefs Q. B. c. ao5. Return to Miss Midgie Newby and receive reward.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01

Your old hat made new for Sl 50 by the Wiener-Loeb laundry at Shreveport. Agency at the News office. Basket leaves Monday.
The Huttig news., 1911-04-01
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.

LOUISIANA PINE BLUFF. I caves Arrives 5:5o a. m. Huttig % 6:f5 a. m 400 D. m. Huttig 4:45 p. m. Connects at Dollar Junction with St. Louis. Iron Mountain & Southern Ky. ST. Louis. lRon MOUNTAIN & SOUTHERN
 LITTLE ROCK & MONROE RY
 North Sonth 8:5o a. m Huttig 4:26 p. m lo:45 m Monroe 2:5o pm. Leaves Arrives l2:o5 p. m. Huttig l2.5o p. n. ST. Louls. IRON MOUNTAIN & SOUTHERN
 FARmERvfLLE & SOUTHERN BY.
 North South 8:2o a. m. - Huttig 5:o5 p. m zoo a. m. FarnerviIle 6:5o p. n 1o:l5 a. m. - Huttig ...... 2:25 p. m. Arrives Monday Wednesday, and Fr- day from Monroe and goes to Farmer vile.
 Arrives Tuesday, Thursday and Satur- day from Farmervlle and goes to Mon- roe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-23
CIDER
ATToRNE-
AT Law.

Lee Monroe W. s. RoarlS. Carr W. Taylor
MONROE, ROAR< & TAYLOR
Attorneys at Law. Suite 1896 Mills Bldg
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EASY PAYMENTS

lots, nearly new room house, near
car and paving, east front, East side
price 81. 200 500 cash, balance payments
of SIS per month. A SNAP
GARBINGHOUSE REALTY CO
Roth Phones 1906. COS Kansas Ave.
LOTS on Huntoon, $3.50 if sold at once.
Ind. phone 1896 White.
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LEGAL
Thirst published IN The Topeka State
Journal December 2. I9lI.l

THIRTY DAY NOTICE OF APPTrcA-
TON OF BUSINESS COLLEGES TrOR
A PERMIT TO CANVASS IN THH
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The regular annual meeting OF the stock
holders of the Pittsburg Building. Savings
office of said Association in the city ~
Pittsburg. Crawford County. Kansas. on
the nth day OF January, A ID. 1912. at one
to-Wit.
First Receiving the reports OF the Sec
rotary and Treasurer as to the condition
and business OF the Association
Second. Doing all the things necessary
to provide Tor the transaction Of future
business of said Association under me
provisions Of Chapter IS of the Laws *
1892 and amending the charter OF said
Association by extending the time OF rs
duration from twenty-five to fifty years.
Third. Transacting any other business
which may properly come before IT,
J. r. LINDBURG, President
Attest: 4. p WASKEY. Secretary.
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PooL AND BILLIARD TABLES.

FOR SALE-New and secondhand carom
and pocket billiard tables and bowling
alleys We lead the world in cheap fix
lures: easy payments. Send FOR catalogue.
BrunsWic -Balke-C oilender Co. 1924
Main street, Kansas City. Mo.
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MACHINE SHOPS.

GUNS repaired and cleaned by experta
II. Z. Howard Supply Co. 40 Kan. ave.
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50 Jefferson
exa land II utiva
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ell goodne frame 6x4O corn
first Just hin OF price
acre sage Ounty, mile GOOD aIf I'd
of plen of wa
gwe ellis cribs ranary family
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1E1lI14 DA4 NO1l0E< OF ARIiI. A
TON OF BUSINESS COLLEGES nor
A PERMIT TO CANVASS IN THB
STATE OF KANSAS.
Topeka, Kansas. December l. 1911
Notice is hereby given that the MA
TIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE or IN
DEPENDENCE, KANSAS. has made an
plication to me for a permit TO canvass
in the state of Kansas for the purpose ~
selling tuition in advance and CONTRACTING
securing notes for tuition from stu
dents before their registration at the bust
ness college herein named
If satisfactory proof IS furnished that
the above named college is incomDefenf
to furnish such course Of instruction az
they advertise or that the moral sur
roundings of the institution are not good
or that the premises are kept in an nm
healthy condition. or that the agents az
said institution use Misrepresentation or
fraudulent methods in securing contracts
notes, or cash from prospective students
in such case a permit will not be granted
to such business college.
T. 4. FAIRCHTLD
State Superintendent Of Public Instruc-
ton.
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MONEY.

MONEY to loan on live stock. pianos or
guns, typewriters, household goods and
personal security l., Biscoe 623 Kan. ave
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PUBLICATION NOTICE.

IIFirst published in The Topeka State
Journal December II. 19u.l
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-03-10
obacco Notes

Mr.. C. l.. Culton has been in Ohio
during the week experimenting the
purchasing of a packing of tobacco
which will be shipped to this state for
warehouse handling.
A. L. Fisher, for many years en-
gagged in the leaf trade at GAINESVILLE,
left this week for Minneapolis where
he will engage in other business. Mr..
Fisher was always deeply interested in
the development of the tobacco indus
try of this state, and prominent as sec
rotary of the Wisconsin Tobacco Grow
ers and Dealers association.
Otto Eisenlohr & Bros, the Philadel-
phia cigar manufacturers, who have
large interests in Lancaster in the way
of factories and warehouses, last Thurs
day awarded the contract for what VII
be great distributing and re-sweating
establishment. 1t will be located on
Liberty street, Lancaster, Pa, embrac-
ing group of three concrete buildings,
the sizes being 40 by PIP feet, 81 by 2l2
feet and 80 by 12O feet. Building oper-
ations will begin as soon as the weather
permits. The contract price is a few
hundred dollars less than S87, 1000.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-03-10
s'The Captain of Plymouth. y

In announcing the tuneful comic
opera, ''The Captain of Plymouth,
with chorus of sixty voices, produced
under the auspices of the Federation of
Women's Clubs, at Royal hall, March
16, the entertainment committee says:
tIn presenting the comic opera, THE
Captain of Plymouth the Edgerton
Federation of Women's Clubs offers it's
friends the biggest amateur perform
ance it has ever put on. The libretto
is quick and incisive, the music spon-
taneous and tuneful. The opera is full
of life and fun. 1t is being produced
throughout the country with startling
success, and the women take pride in
presenting it to an Edgerton audience
with a cast of local amateurs. Get
your seats early for this will be the big
event of the season.
Rehearsals have been under way for
some time and there is every reason to
believe the performance will receive a
most cordial reception. 1t is unques-
tionably the most elaborate musical I'M
dertaking ever attempted in Edgerton
but it is certain to be brought to sue
cessful climax and local interest will be
keen until the benefit date, March 18th.
For full cast of characters and syn
opsis see advertising matter which will
be distributed the latter part of the
week.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-03-10
Married.
LEITZ-RADENZ.

Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at
the German Lutheran church occurred
the marriage of Miss Alma Radenz and
Frank Leitz, both of the Town of Full
ton. Rev. j. G. Spilman performed
the ceremony in the presence of an as
sembly of near relatives and intimate
friends Ct the contracting parties. The
couple were attended by Miss Martha
Dorow and William Radenz. Immedi-
ately after the ceremony the party pro-
ceeded to the residence of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Radenz,
Just south Of the city, where recep-
ton was held, followed by bounteous
wedding dinner. The couple left on the
4:5O train for the east and upon their
return will settle on the George w.
tCoxhead farm in Indian Ford, the
groom having rented same for the COM
ing year. Both bride and groom are
we'll and favorably known in this city
and vicinity and their friends join in
extending congratulations.