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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-07

Why shDuldn the osnDcratE
give PRED tsrmtng the JOB he
WfEufEl Ina mt moi oehver me
Epous Al Lhs time LnE osmo-
c-stf needed help
EErnna heard anything
about n lE1eiy. bus the
chances are maj lncte OSCAR
Packard Is Brzn carrying The
spark plug IN ms pocket when
ne isn't using the machine
Omaha seems 70 be q AJAX
q iulqWry, where 1'uu cant
sen q DRINK Etter 1 pclock,
nurr0unosc by well Eegulaiso
communities where crInk can
De obtained Al any tina
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-07

What aampcTiEt wants Jef1
BsdfDrda 3Ob3 One al n time,
l1lsRH1.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-02
Conduct IF Middleton Dead.

James B. Middleton, the M. X. &
T., CONDUCTOR who fell from the
Paris bridge two weeks ago, died at
the lowering Hospital in Hannibal
Saturday night from injuries sus-
tanned. He was buried at New
Franklin, Tuesday afternoon. Rev.
T, P, Middleton, of Maysville, cousin
of the deceased, was present and
assisted Rev. E c. Swan his pastor
in the funeral service.
A large number OF railroad men
attended in a body, he being highly
esteemed by The employees and
employed Of the Katy System"
He was one Of me most popular
Conductors OF the Katy" which
was evidenced by the kind and
complimentary things said of him
aud also by elaborate fioral> offer
ln9S lh0y made.
All were surprised at MS >Suouo,..
departure, as ne was seemingly re-
covering rapidly. The bandages
had been removed on Saturday and
was feeling unusually well up to IL
O'Clock when he rang the bell for
the nurse. When she arrived he
was dying and il fifteen minutes
he was gone.
Jolly jim" a ne las called viii
be sadly missed ut only. by the
family, who have the deep sympa-
thy of their many rends, but by
the host of friends and acqUaint-
ances through Va, section of the
state
A Conductor who was intimat ely
acquainted with Mr.. Middleton
said: He was oae of those few
men who did not know how to say
no. If you wan ed a favor and
went to Jim Middleton for it he
would not turn you down. There
is not a man, woman or child be-
tween Hannibal and New Franklin
who did not know him." He was
well known by the people along the
Short Line, where he labored many
years before coming to the Katy
His name was familiar to the rail,
road men, throughout the entire
System" said one of the men in high
position at Sedalia. Thus we have
an idea of the popularity of the
man whose death was so untimely
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-02

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. "'lI' ,S,,;l,.ta Lal an aaon
n,o,,. n,,,hor 81 vo+os IN rosoryo
'l l,aa t,,,oI sa,.I thooo
S''I,o ~ oar.oo+ - faat tho,,
ana ,,,ona,,. oi,o,Iatod 80 soora tho
atbo. aanJiIata, hnt ,,or,, .oIdono
accomnlisb their nnrnose because
the candidates are in very nearly
every case bright and intelligent
enough to see through the entire
scheme. FOR instance, was toLd
the other day that one OF the canul-
udteo Ill 'li'S co'''e'' i'"u oi'o ".'''''i'
'o'0' :" looo''o' I"o: - l''0o
leo' anu u',I0aoo'i"Ol0 - ''e "a
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SUE" 'u'I'o'0' i'' '''"' III 0''0 '"'
anu ooI Wv o'iio',
do,,,t enraot tha aInoinI doto ol.o
tha o,osint da.o for Tho double
,,o+oo una+Io o,,on,, ,,,i,u+o ,,o,,
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inst - corrIa tbonsand votos
Koan nostod IN tha oontast and
g.. a,,t, i+r,,n,,o,;on oou
INN n JOHNSON
Contest Mana6er
Bell Phone No. $50 F. & M No, 80
Tho p,;za.
,.,, 400 I'M,
~ "0"u'''"' Pooo i'iio Will 'i0''u
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-02
Contest Bulletin.
CONTINUED from Page y

CONTINUED from Page y
place followed by Mrs. Harry Reid,
Miss Sylvia Davis and Miss Natalee
Hays, according to order
Everyone in Monroe City and
surrounding vicinity is taking a
great interest in the DEMOCRATS
Big Contest, and are anxious to
know who is going to come out III
the lead. Everything has run
smoothly since the contest started,
and the candidates have all been
working with a will.
Double Votes
Will be given on all subscriptions
turned in between today and next
Tuesday night at six o'clock. Now
candidates, this is an offer that you
cannot afford to miss. Just think
of it! Your efforts will bring double
what they have heretofore.
| lust want to say one thing re-
eardiug this offer, and that is,
YOU'D BETTER GET BUSY AND
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT."
Has everyone seen the Piano?
IF vOu have not. call at Dimmitt' S
music store at once and take a
look at it. This is certainly fine
instrument and the candidate who
wins it will be very fortunate, in
deed.
This Contest is on the Slcare.
There are a certain number OF
people in every locality who are
under the impression that contests
are a fake, and that they are crook
ed through and through. Well, to
a certain extent, they have a right
to this opinion because, like any
business, there are both good and
bad engaged in it, but we will for,
get our modesty at present and
state that we are among the good
We know that crooked contests
have been run in several places
but we have been in the business
for about ten years, and have 6
name for running fair, square anc
impartial contests.
Another thing; never in my ex
nerience have / run a contest, bu
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-02

Now, if there is anything that is
not herein explained do not fail to
call on or phone the Contest Mana
ger Remember the phone num-
bers. Bell $50 F. &, NJ. 80,
Schedule Of Votes.
Votes will be issued on Subscrip-
tiODs as given below.
Id SUBSC & PTIONS
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-02
es-ChriStian

At $50 Monday evening at Holy
Rosary church, Rev, FIR. Ryan said
the words which united the lives of
Benton Christian and Miss Alice
Yates. Miss Mae McAllister and
Thomas Christian were the attend
ants.
The groom is son of Samuel
Christian. For time the bride has
been a pleasant saleslady in the
E. A. Thompson store. Their many
friends wish them a happy and
prosperous married life.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-02

Satley Gang Flows and Corn
Planters at A. Jaeger's. Our sam
pies are on the floor, come in and
take a look at them.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-02
ABOUT TnE CHURCH,
Interesting News Concerning | the
Different Denominations.
lhis Column Closes Promptly atSS
a. m. Each Wednesday,

For years the Democrat has car
ried Church Column in which we
gladly published all notices regard
ing the various churches that were
sent us and at no cost to the
churches. We were of the opin-
ION that the column would be ap-
preciated but it seems that we are
mistaken. Your church should
avail itself of the opportunity af-
forded. 1t is up to the church peo-
pie whether or not this feature is
continued
Rev. 7. P. Middleton, of Mays
vile, attended the funeral of his
FranlIin T~-'o.s,,dT-5J5iddIeton at New
ing Mrs. Mary L. Rouse V| 81.
family.
METHODIST
Preaching II ID. IN.
Sunday School $50 a. m.
Junior League 2:30 p, m.
Senior League $50 p. m.
Preaching 7;30 p. m.
Public cordially invited.
PRESBYTERIAN
Regular services next Sunday
both in the morning and evening.
The members of the church are eS-
pecially requested to be present in
the morning. Sunday School at 9:45
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-02
Open Meeting.

An open meeting of Buchanan
Grange will be held tomorrow, Fri.
day, evening. An excellent pro-
gram of readings, debate, etc, has
been arranged and a cordial invita-
ton is extended to all to be pres
ent. The Grange is a grand insti-
tuition for the upbuilding of the
farmers their wives, sons and
daughters and will make farming
more pleasant and profitable.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-02

Victor and Alva Ely have bought
the Vol Matson 246 acre farm
known as the Press Small farm, 4
miles west of New London for
$4,000. They get possession early
in March.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-02

| Ihidren'S yWO-Piece Suits.
$40 Knickerbocker reduced to Sc, 81, 49,
So Knickerbocker reduced to SIS, Sc, ST.
Sc Knickerbocker reduced to $3.50, 81,
/ $3.50.
] SIS Knickerbocker at $3.50 SO, $3.50
/ 81 Kuickerbocker at S. $3.50, So.
About 200 suits ranging in size from to
is years at 30 cents on The dollar
! These suits have straight pants with an
I addition ot a pair OF Knckerhockcrs
! Ta,y would certainly fix the little Gen
licmau up in fine shape.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-02

We will send out sample copies
of the Democrat to prospective sub
scribers. Candidates can hand us
the names and addresses and we
will do the rest.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-25
News From Surrounding owns

principally members OF the sophomore
class Of the local schools.
Ex-county Surveyor Raymond X.
Denote. of Lewisburg, spent Thurs
day in Eaton.
Attorney Frank G. Shuey, of Cam
den. was an Eaton business visitor
Thursday.
The members Of the Afternoon read
ing circle We're entertained Friday af-
ternoon by Mrs. A. f. Schlingman at
her home on North Beech street
Mrs. W. II. Buckle will spend Satur-
day in Dayton, going from that city
to Arcanum to remain over Sunday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. II.
Rocks.
Mrs. Samuel Skiles is visiting
friends and relatives at New Paris
A broken rail derailed a line" car
on West Main street shortly after the
noon hour Thursday, and traffic was
delayed for short time. When at
the Beech street crossing the car left
the track and continued on west down
the hill in the middle of the street.
Motorman Bailey was thrown out the
car door and shaken up considerably,
but uninjured. The care was slightly
damaged.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-25
The Spread of Species.

One of the problems that confront
the naturalist is that Of accounting for
the distribution OF identical forms of
life through widely separated localities.
Investigation frequently shows that
this has been accomplished in many
ways that appear quite simple when
once discovered, although one would
hardly have thought of them. Some
interesting facts have been cleaned
concerning the dispersion Of fresh wa
ter mollusks. accounting for their ap-
pearance in remote and isolated ponds
Waterfowl play an important part in
this work. Ducks have been known to
carry mussels attached to their feet
a hundred miles or more. Bivalve mol
lusks not infrequently cling to the toes
Of wading birds and are thus trans
ported for considerable distances. Even
aquatic insects have been known to
carry small fresh water mollusks at
tached to their legs.-Harper's Weekly.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-25
EATON, OHIO.

EATON. O., Nov. 25.-An exceeding
ly interesting service Thursday even
Ing marked the formal installation of
the Rev. Mcdaniel Howsare as pas
tor of the First Christian church. H.
ness prevented the Rev. ]. F. Burnett,
u. D.. Of Dayton. attending the service,
but an able substitute was sent in the
Rev. O. w. Powers. Other Dayton
pastors assisting were the Rev. Nj. T.
Morrill,. d. D.. and Rev. H. A. Smith,
u. D., Revs. {. A. Hunter, Harvey c.
Bream, NJ. I. Comfort and 0. l.. Utter,
Of local churches. participated in the
servic.
Although final arrangements have
not been announced for the funeral of
Edward L. Walker. who died Thurs
day morning ut his home on East Is
rael street, the services will probably
be held Saturday afternoon at the
Saint Paul Methodist Episcopal
church, conducted by the Rev. Oliver
L.. Utter. Interment in Mound Hill
cemetery.
Robert Roger pleasantly entertain.
ed . company OF his young friends
Thursday evening At his home on
Nerth Dasroa street. The guests were
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-25
1nsuited.

Two brothers had the habit Of call
ing on the same girl. One Of the
brothers, George, was to take part in
some private theatricals, and the girl
had promised 70 fix up a shirt and a
pair OF shoes for his costume. The
articles were to be delivered to her
on a certain evening.
Frank, the second brother took it
into his head to call on the girl that
same evening. Frank knew nothing of
the arrangements George had made
with her to help him with bis cos
tune. He rang the bell, asked the
maid to tell the girl that Mr.. Allen had
called and sat down in the parlor.
The maid went upstairs and present
~ returned, trying hard not to smile.
Miss Jones says she Is busy just
now and that you are to send up your
shirt and Shoes" was the message she
handed Frank
"What?" he yelled.
I'm to take up your shirt and
shoes"
Thanks. but l may need them my
self to 60 home with. l hope Miss
Jones will be better in the morning.
Never mind; l will close the door my
SELF"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-25
MODELS OF BREvITY.

Gems Of Correspondence In Which
There Were No Words Wasted.
A couple of Quakers hold the record
for brief letters. One Of them, wish
ing to learn If a correspondent in a
distant town had any news to COM
municate. posted to him a sheet of pa
per on which only note Of tnterroga-
ton was written. The reply came in
the form Of blank sheet, indicating
that there was nothing at all to COM
municate.
Actors seem to carry of the palm for
brevity in letter writing. Qufn had a
misunderstanding with Rich, the man.
ager Of Covent Garden. which result
ed in Quin's leaving in an unceremoni-
Gus manner. He soon regretted the
hasty action and wrote to the man
ager. II am at Bath.-Quin." Rich
did not think this a sufficient apology
and accordingly replied. "stay there
and be hanged"
Everybody remembers the letters
that passed between Samuel Foote and
his mother. Deaf SAM" wrote the
lady, II am in prison for debt.-Your
loving mother" Foote's answer was
even shorter: Dear Mother-So am
IT,
March 10, 1890. was a notably dark
day in Boston. A certain lady was in
duced thereby to write the following
note to the famous DR.. Byles: Dear
Doctor-How do you account for this
darkness ?" To which the doctor SIM
ply replied. Dear Madam-I am as
much in the dark as you are."--Pear-
sons Weekly.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-25
49, The -
Scrap Book
His Strono Point,

A senator who has grown very dig.
nified in recent years was making a
speech, says the Saturday Evening
Post. After he had finished there was
a reception at one Of the hotels. 4
little man pushed eagerly toward.
Hello, senator" he shouted.
How do you do, sir?'
Say, senator, you remember me :
I'm Jones-Jones Of Springfield, you
know. I met you down there. Re
member how full we got together:''
II do not" replied the senator icily.
They pushed Jones away, but soon
he was back
Hello, senator" he shouted. Don t
you remember that time down in st.
Louis we went out and made night
Of it: Jones Of Springfield you know"
They showed Jones away again, aud
somebody standing near the senator
asked, Who's your friend:'
Il don't know who he is. but he
seems to be hell on "reminiscences"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-25
Their Meeting Place.

The lady dean of we'll known girls
college. being very much annoyed that
the girls after chapel on Sunday morn
ings waited around the entrance Of
the assembly room and stood in groups
on the stairs instead Of dispensing at
once. resolved to institute a reform.
So at the regular chapel service one
morning she arose with much dignity
and made the following remarks:
II have noticed a growing tendency
among you young women to linger
about the chapel Sunday mornings.
blocking the halls and stairs. Here
after the following order will be pre-
served In leaving chapel: First the
president will pass away. then l will
pass away. then the faculty members
will pass away. and finally the student
body by classes will pass away. and
we will all meet below
She never finished her sentence.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-25
Took the Bows View.

A we'll known London comedian was
starring at a music hall in large
town when he heard from friend
that the son Of the landlady where he
had taken rooms was going round the
town stating that the star was rotten
and not worth going to see.
The comedian went home and called
the landlady and said: Madam, you
would not like me to leave your rooms
and in the next town l went to tell
my friends that were likely to visit
you that your rooms were bad. Well.
your little boy has made statement
that l am no use as star, and l
should like you to take him to task
for 1t. Please don't hit him. but speak
to him steraly and severely
The landlady waited till the boys
father came home from work and told
him about 1t.
The father gave the boy a sound
thrashing and sent him to bed, went
that night to the hall to see the come
dian act, returned home, woke the boy
up and apologized to him.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-25
A Wonderful Instructor.

Over door leading to one Of the
smaller lecture halls in the Sorbonne
at Paris a notice was posted recently,
which read: Here the instructor does
not pause when feet are shuffled, does
not smile when he is applauded and
does not single out the one who knows
the least for the hardest work. Here
the instructor never comes too late or
too early, and one may say unparlia-
mentary things without fear Of offend
ing. This wonderful instructor never
sleeps, eats or drinks and. being abso-
lutely bloodless and brainless and
blind, must be carried to the rostrum
from which the voice reaches the stu
dent" The door leads to a room where
French officers receive instruction In
the German language by means Of a
talking machine.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-25
HAGERSTOWN, IND.

HAGERSTOWN, Ind, Nov. 25.-Mrs
Henry Keagy spent Wednesday at In
dianapolis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Teets entertained
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Teetor at dinner
Wednesday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond F1ietemeyer
had Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Williams as
guests at dinner Thursday.
Mrs. Ida Lawson returned Thursday
evening from New Castle.
The public school was dismissed
yesterday the teachers visiting other
schools. The Merry Ten and Mr.. Cas-
tor spent the afternoon at New Castle
visiting the grades taught by Miss
Anna Burgess, a former teacher here.
Mrs. Fred f. Smith entertained the
two o'clock club Thursday afternoon.
The afternoon was devoted to embroi-
derry work followed by lunch served
in the dining room and music by Mrs
Siersdorfer and Mrs. Williams. The
next hostess will be Mrs. Robert
Thurston, Dec 7th.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Thornburg of
indianapolis are visiting with Mr.. and
Mrs. Nelson Thornburg.
Miss Anna billing was at Richmond
yesterday.
Mrs. Raymond Knapp is recovering
from a severe sprained foot.
Mrs. Ora Wheeler entertained last
Thursday evening at cards in honor of
Miss Anna Horn of Richmond who is
the guest of Mrs. Will Abbott. Five
Hundred was played at two tables, a
two course luncheon supplemented the
game. The guests were Miss Horn,
Mrs. Abbott, Mrs. J. H. Kidwell, Mrs.
Joe Stonecipher, Mrs. Grover Shin,
Mrs. Joe Teetor and Mrs. C. E. Werk-
ing.
The Grand Encampment of Odd
Fellows which was held at lndianapo-
lis this week was represented by Har-
'ry Graves from the local subordinate
l. O. o. F. and John Replogle as dele
gate from the Camp.
Miss Gwyneth Teetor and Miss Gla-
dys Barr visited in the Greensboro
schools yesterday
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-25
The Brake on TIGHT.

Out of the Grand Central station, In
New York, the other day came a couple
evidently from up state regions. The
old man grasped his carpetbag and
bullying green umbrella firmly and
looked up and down the street, his
mouth agape.
There's a heap O. sights in New
York, l guess, Maria" he said. Il
misdoubt IL we see them ALL
The old lady's mouth set grimly.
WAL, Silas," she replied, and her
manner was more than significant,
"bein's as I'm with you, there's some,
I expect, that you amt goin' to seer
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-25
ev, Strain and Il. panesr,.

Never allow children to read or do
a bright. steady light. says a medical
journal Working by freight or in
the dusk causes such strain on
young eyes that they never quite re-
cover. and weak or defective vision
Is the result Notice whether a child
holds books and work very close to
the eyes, and IL so consult an oculist.
80 that the child may be fitted with
suitable spectacles.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-25
A Hard Shot.

Dining as honored guest with the
governors Of various states was "Pri-
vate" John Allen of Mississippi. whose
very whimsical way Of saying things
makes people smile. He told himself
what happened when he was once
called on to speak. Il got up and
said" explained "Private" Allen, that
I came with the understanding that /
was not to speak during this trip.
Then some one cried from the other
end Of the room, Yes, and l cam"
with the same understandings
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-25
A CHARITY CONCERT.
Gayarre Sang and Sehurmann Passed
the Hat In the Street

Gayarre Sang and Sehurmann Passed
the Hat In the Street.
The famous Spanish tenor Gayarre,
was once at Barcelona in company
with the impresario Schurmann. They
were strolling down the Rambla and
met two street mendicants. one of
whom was singing while the other beg
ged- Gayarre was touched at their
wretched appearance and suggested
giving them a couple of louis. but
changed his mind and said that he
might do better still
Il will sing and you shall go round
to collect the money. Nobody will
ever have heard me sing so cheaply.
and the contributions will be charity.
Let US begin at once
No sooner said than done The cele-
brated tenor asked the poor singer for
his repertoire and then attacked the
grand air of La Traviata." Scarcely
had the first notes been heard before
per went round: 1T Is he! 1t is Gay
ARE"
The applause was tremendous. and
as an encore he sang III Barbiere di
Siviglia." finishing up with a popular
Spanish song. The enthusiasm then
broke all bounds. and Schurmann, hav-
ing filled his own hat, had to borrow
Gayarre's. The contents, amounting
to little over $1S5. were then poured
into the hands OF the astonished and
grateful musicians, and the two i'm
provised street performers had the
greatest difficulty in forcing their way
back to the hotel, where Gayarre re-
marked:
well. I hope you are pleased with
the takings. AS for me. have never
sung with so much pleasure. 1t is
good to help others"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-25
srrssistibie isnpisiss.

srrsststibte implies.
~ keep myself to myself" condded
an old resident You modern young
men are too much on the hail fellow
well met order. boast Of the fact
that I did not speak to my ne1t door
neighbor for ten yearA"
How did you come to speak to him
even then, SIR We asked. ut must
have been an extraordinary occasion"
1T was. The young jackanapss
bought a new automobile"
And you wanted 4 ride?
"Sir. am NO CRATER. nor would I
ride in one Of the things for any con-
sideration. No. sir. But the machine
was new to him. and couldn't resist
the temptation to 60 over and give him
some advice about running it"-Bos-
ton Traveller.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-25
Oo0n 20 Adiua$ma0t.

Horrors. John! We have come of
and left the cat and the parrot with
nothing to eat
well. wouldn't worry. These
things generally adjust themselves.
Maybe the cat will eat the parrot.
Puck.