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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-09-30
ANOTHER PIONEER GONE
Chris Schawe Dies at the
Age of Eighty-five Years.

Another pioneer passed away
Thursday at 10 o'clock when
Chris Schawe died at the age
of eighty-five years. Mr..
Schawe had been in feeble
health for some time, and on ac-
count of his advanced age death
was expected at almost any
time, yet the end was no less
sad when it came. He was sur
rounded by the members of his
family who had cared for him
so tenderly and to whom his love
had been a sacred thing.
Mr.. Schawe was born in Ger
many in August 1926. He was
married to Miss Dorothy Schulz
and together they came to this
country about fifty-seven years
ago, making the trip from Gin
cinnati to Lexington by boat
Mr.. Schawe was carpenter by
trade. He was at one time a
member of the city council OF
Lexington, and as long as his
health would permit, took an ac-
tive interest in the city's affairs.
Mr.. Schawe is survived by h'
wife; one daughter, Miss Hulda
one son, George, and grand
daughter, Mrs. Robert Maloney
of Wichita, Kansas.
The funeral will be hel
this evening at 2 o'clocl
from the German Evangelical
church. DR.. II. NJ. Lissack vii
conduct the services.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-09-30
Miss Putnam s Recital.

Every available space in the
Lexington College auditorium
was occupied Monday night
when Miss Lillian May Putnam
appeared in the reading of
Tennyson's "Enoch Arden. -
This was Miss Putnam's first
appearance before Lexington
audience, and that the audience
was captivated was truthfully
shown by the prolonged applause
and the favorable comments
heard on every side at the close
of the reading.
Miss Putnam's stage presence
is splendid. She articulates
every word distinctly and por-
trays with natural simplicity ev-
cry character in the poem.
Her recital was indeed a success,
and will be remembered by every
one present as one of the most
finished ever given in Lexington.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-09-30
Joesph Afford to New Mexico.

Joseph Afford, the genial sales
man in McCausland's dry goods
store, will leave Sunday to ac-
cept position as manager Of
the dry goods department. in
Price & Co.'S department. store
in Roswell, New Mexico. Mr..
Afford knows the dry good 5
business from A to u. He has
been with Mr.. McCausland for
ten years and in that time he
has developed into a thoroughly
competent salesman. The In
telligencer joins with his many
friends in wishing him success in
his new undertaking.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-09-30
Judge Wallace and Prohibition.

Sunday afternoon at the Meth
odist church, Judge VIM. H. Wal
lace of Kansas City, president of
the constitutional amendment as
sociatiOn delivered a very inter
esting lecture on intemperance.
To lexington people no praise
of Judge Wallace's ability as a
lecturer is necessary, and due
praise should be given him in his
untiring efforts in a worthy
cause.
His line of thought centered
upon the evils of intemperance,
dealing with liquor as the arch
enemy Of the home, the state
and the church. Towards the
close Of his speech, Judge Wal
lace directed his attention to the
present corrupt system Of the
ballot; nor did he fail to touch
upon Gov. Hadley's endorsement
of this existing evil. "Prohib-
ition will never carry in Mis-
souri," said the Judge, "as long
as this corrupt ballot exists. y Fol
this reason he stated that there
would be no amendment voted
upon in 1912, for state wide pro
hibition. An amendment will
be asked according to his state
ments, to allow grand juries tc
open ballot boxes and searcf
out fraudulent votes, and hay
ing thus paved the way the
field will be open for the pro
hibition vote in 1914.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-09-30
MRS. JOHN REID DEAD
Stricken With Acute Indigestion
and Heart Failure.

Mrs. Katherine G. Reid. widow
of the late Col. John Reid, died
Thursday morning at 9:30 O'Clock
at the Nickel Home from acute
indigestion and heart failure.
Mrs. Reid had not enjoyed good
health all summer, and came
here about ten days ago from
her home in Lexington, KY
thinking that perhaps the change
would improve her health She
was not confined to the house
after her arrival, and had
been driving and had received
her friends. Wednesday evening
she had callers and was feeling
as cheerfully as usual. Thurs
day morning she was slightly In
disposed, and had had the doe
tor called, however, she grew
suddenly worse and died before
the doctor reached her.
Mrs. Reid was born in Lex
ington, Kentucky, April 13, 1882,
and was the daughter of Charl-
ton and Rebecca Hunt, both OF
whom were born in Lexington
She was educated in Lexington
Kentucky, and Philadelphia. In
July 1853, she was married to
the late Col. John Reid. They
lived for time in MaysvilIt
and Lexington, and then moved
to Missouri, and located on &
farm south of Wellington, where
they lived for thirteen years be
fore moving to this city. OOl
Reid died in July 1890, and {
short time afterwards Mrs
Reid went back to Kentucky
where she has resided ever since
Mrs. Reid was possessed o
considerable wealth, and haC
made frequent visits here wher
she had large property interests
and a great many friends wh'
were always delighted to gree
her.
Her body was taken to Lex
ington, Kentucky, for buria
and was accompanied by Mis-
Zoe Bassett, who has been he
companion since her husband
death, Mr.. w. v. A. Catron, he
local agent, and Reid Moreland.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-09-30
EDWARD M. DAVIS DEAD
Dies Very Suddenly From Heart
Failure.

Monday evening about 7 80
o'clock while cOnversing with
County Clerk, G. L. Glasscock, on
the latter's front porch, f. NJ.
Davis was stricken with heart
failure and died almost Instantly.
When he left home only short
time before, he appeared to be
in his usual health. He stopped
at Mr.. Glasscock's and the two
were talking when Mr.. Davis
head gradually sank, he gave a
couple Of short gasps and was
dead. Mr.. Glasscock thinking
that possibly he had tainted,
called for some water and bathed
his face. Mrs. Davis and med
ical aid were Immediately sum
moned but before either arrived
he had passed away
Mr.. Davis death was a severe
shock to the people of the com
ufunity where he had lived SO
many years. He was never so
Hery strong physically, yet he
had always lived an active life
and was honored and respected
by all who knew him.
Mr.. Davis was the son Of j. D.
and Julia Davis, and was born
in Virginia, June 8, 1856, anC
when but small boy the family
moved to Lafayette county H'
was married in Mayview, April D
1892, to Miss Florence Wilson,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. 7. c
Wilson. He had at differen
times engaged in the grocer.
and shoe business in MayvleN
and Lexington. Until three o
four years ago, however, he ha
been with the Florh-W
Candy Company, of st. Louis, {
travelling salesman for fourtee
years.
Mr.. Davis is survived by h
wife and four daughters, Laur
Mary, Florence Belle and Dol
Maude. Also three sister
Misses Lucy and Laura, an
, Mrs. Mary E. Hayes all Of Kan
= sas City.
The funeral was held Wedne
D day MORNING at TO o'cloC
| from the home.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-09-30
JEROME B. SIMPSON DEAD
Was the Largest Land Owner
in Lafayette and johnson
Counties.

Notwithstanding the fact that
many were aware Of the failing
condition Of Judge Simpsons S
health, yet his friends were deep
ly panied Thursday when the
news reached here that he had
died that morning at the home
of his son, Jerome W., in Kansas
City.
Judge Simpson was born in
Schoharie county, New York,
on June 8, 1928. He came to
this state more than thirty-five
years ago, and had resided here
ever since. For about twenty
years his home had been with his
son, Talbot, and not until a
few months ago did he go to
Kansas City to live. He had
accumulated considerable proper.
ty, large part of which was in
land located in Lafayette and
Johnson counties.
Judge Simpson had a wide ac
quaintance with men, and was
well informed. He was de
lightful entertainer and enjoyed
conversing with his friends upor
topics Of general interest.
Judge Simpson is survived by
three sons, Talbot and Jerom'
W., of Kansas City, and Marcus
of Okmulgee, Oklahoma.
The funeral will be held to
day at II o'clock at st
Mary's chapel, Kansas City, an,
his body will be taken to Es
perence, Schoharie county, NeN
York, and buried beside that o
his wife.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-09-30

Mrs. II. B. Ford left yesterday
morning for her home in Aus
tin, Texas, after a short visit
with the family of f. N. Hop
kins. Miss Eliza Hopkins ac-
companied her as far as Kansas
City.
Mrs. W. S. Peacock and daugh-
ter, Miss Dora, went to Kan
sas City Tuesday to spend
the day.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-09-30
Presbyterian Church.

The Rev. Cary r. Blain will
preach in the Presbyterian
church next Sunday, October l,
both morning and night. A
full attendance OF the members
and friends is desired by the Of
ficers of the church.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-09-30
Struck BY Lightning.

During the storm Monday
about noon the house occupied
by Dick Mitchell was struck by
lightning. No one was injured
and the damage was slight.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-09-30
James R. Moorehead Honored.

James r. Moor6head returned
Saturday evening from Carthage,
Mo-, where he attended a meet
ing of the State League Of the
Building and Loan Associations
of Missouri. Mr.. Moorehead
was elected president of the
League.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-09-30

S. N. Wilson went to Pleasant
Hill Tuesday on legal busi-
ness.
Miss Alice Spencer went to
Kansas City Tuesday to
spend the day.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-09-30
Oscar Hacker Dead.

Oscar Hacker, the oldest
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin
Hacker of this city, died Thurs
day in a hospital in st. Joseph,
Mo-, from paralysis.
Mr.. Hacker for the past ten
or twelve years had been living
in California. A few months ag
his health failed and he was
moved to St. Joseph. He was
born in Lexington and was 33
years old.
The body was brought to
Lexington, and burial took
place from the Catholic church
yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-09-30

Judge James P. Chinn Of Hig-
ginsville was in Lexington Mon
day on business.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-09-30

An exchange publishes the fol-
lowing: Something is wrong
with the maidens we fear, give
us the girls as they used to ap-
pear. Give us the girlies we once
knew of yOre, whose curl, switch
es and rats didn't come from a
store. Women who dressed with
a sensible view, and just as
Dame Nature intended them to.
Give us a girl with a figure her
own and fashioned divinely by
Nature alone. Throw to the rag
bag the present scant skirt,
which makes every wearer re-
semble a flirt. If to follow the
fashion you feel that you must,
why, jump into tights, say here
goes or bust.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-19
NOTICE TO COAL DEALERS.

Sealed proposals for furnishing
coal to the City Water Works for
the period of six months, from date
81 contract, will be received by the
undersigned at the Mayors office.
N the City of Williamson, until Z
O'Clock p. M on Monday, the goth
day of October, 1911. Bidders NAV
specify price for both washed slack
and fnine-run coal The successful
bidder will be required to enter into
a bond with approve surity for the
faithful performance of the terms of
ais contract The Council reserves
The right to reject any or all bids.
Done by order of the Common
Council of the City of Williamson.
in regular meeting assembled, the
18th day OF October. 1911.
Attest J. F. KEYSER,
Recorder,
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-19
4 Great Jurist Passes Away.

Justice Harlan of the Supreme
Court is dead. He was one of the
most noted men Kentucky has ever
produced.
His greatest ambition was to be
Chief Justice of the United States.
He served temporarily In that capac-
ity following the death OF Caief Jus
tiGe Fuller on July A, 1910, until
President Taft elevated Edward
Douglass White, Harlans junior, to
the highest seat in the judiciary. NE
Though Harlan's marvellous hardi-
hood forbade him from showing by
the slightest sign his disappointment,
his friends knew that at the am
nouncement of Whites appointment,
the dead jurist started upon the de-
cline. Then for the first time came
signs of weakening in the massive
frame of the great Kentuckian.
He held himstlf well in hand, to
be sure, throughout last winters
term. and won his greatest fame
through his dissenting opinions in
he Standard Oil and Tobacco cases,
Il which he bitterly arraigne1 the
remainder of the Court in usurping
The power of the legislative branch
s3f government. Harlan led simple
life He lovedl nature and spent
much time out Of doors. OF. late
wears he played golf Enthusiastically
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-19
ELIAS AND TROY hatfield
SHOT TO DEATH.
Well KNOWN Brothers, known as
Peaceful Citizens, Die in Fatal
Pistol Duel:

The question OF boundary line be-
yond which neitnera should deliver,
beer vas the cause OF a shooting hi.
which two HattPAds, recognized as
peaceful etttzcns, sons of Devil
.Anse" ffatfeld the feudist, who but
y few weeks ago. was converted ana
baptsed in little stream in Logan
county, The shots that sent Elias
and Troy Hatfield to eartn were fired
by Octave Gerone, an Italian, en-
ployed in saloon at Cannellton,
Fayette county He fired four shots,
dividing them equally into the bod
les Of the Hatfields The latter two
while laying on the ground Just out
side OF the Italians cabin door, drew
their reyolyers and between them
fred five shots; eacn one taking eff
feet in the italians body Either shot
would have produced death. In an
other instant the two HattieIds lied
but not until they saw their adver-
sary frst surrender to the inevitable.
Elias. aged fprty and Troy, aged
tnirty tour, We're Of twelve brothers,
sons of the man who was the leader
81 the liattields in the feud with the
McCoys Three brothers Of the muir
iered men arrived on the scene a
few hours after the killing and took
charge of the bodies and took them
to Holden, Logan county, where the
iatiields, burying ground is located
and within sight Or the place where
the aged Devil Anse' their fatner,
threw off his feudal coils and declar
ed he would hereafter follow Him
Who reigns on high.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-19
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PLAIN PEOPLE

Inc baltimore Evening Sun SAYS:
i would be interesting to know
what' 3emagogues mean when they
talk aboHt plain people. Is there
some lesser breed in our midst? Do
TIER men wear calico dresses? Are
| taeY one-eyed, or are they binocuIar.
like the rest Of rs Would the lem
agogues aforesaid dare tell the peo-
PIE they refer to to their faces that
they We're plaia?' W. wot not
There are no & asses in the Unite,l
States, and the statesman VINO trie<
g travel on int And of numbug is
&"ing 10 wake ur- to find himself a
ead politician.
+ the Baltimore Evening sun
really believes that there are no
classes in the United States it would
learn something to its advantage If
would undertake to withdraw the
special privileges enjoyed by CO.
terie- Of men in this country, put
ting those men on the same level
with the men otherwise known as
the plain people" who do not en-
Joy those privileges
I tnere are no classes In the
United States, what about those peo-
ne who give their daughters in mar
riaee to titled foreigners as an in
#cidentai to fortune settlement
at the very time when ort mary men
and women are wrestling with the
problem Of living?
The plain people" are those who
are willing that the government
shall be operated for the public bene
fl AMI who ask Of government moth
ing more than equality before the
law Commoner "
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-19
MUSICAL.
Closing of the Half Year Of the Be
ginning Glass i'm Music.


ginning Glass i'm Music.
One of the most unique and in
teresting musical events ever given.
in this city was that given by Miss
'earle Hunter at her home on Oak
street yesterday afternoon The oc-
easion was the closing rehearsal of
the half year of her beginning class
in music. In her method of in
ttruction with children, Miss Hun
ter's aim is always to see from the
children's point of view, and to ex-
1lain anil illustrate things musical
in way that appeals to their mag
nation. She divides the lessons in
to- brief periods, definitelyS but con
e!selY bringing one idea before the
ahildrens mind. In this way,
whether it be key board or finger
play, notation or rythm, each study
firmly fixed in the memory For
All foundational study, Miss Hunter
mas clearly demonstrated that class
work is superior to private, giving
me children the great advantages
OF eompanionship, comparison ana
competition. 1t was very plain that
the method had been thorough. the
pupils showing marked efficiency in
al their work. Two or three fea
lures Of the rehearsal are worthy
of special mention, among which
are the Notation Drill In this The
metronome is brought into play, ana
the children having first been slowly
ana thoroughly drilled, quickness
ana accuracy are then insisted upon
and in this the children showed high
efficiency Anoter very interesting
matter is the nand AMI finger drill.
teehnique-which is not only es-
sentlal but fundamental in we'll
rounded musical education. In this
the children showed excellent train
ing. In time study the class showed
exceptionally fine drilling, rarely
making slip. The same may be
said Of ear training, play in adding
ana dividing note-note values. etc.
one OF the catchy features Of the
rehearsal was that in which the
children recited the story Of all the
lives of the six great classical mas
ters OF music from Bach to Beetho
yen The young folk delight in these
stories as some special feature OF.
the life Of each master is illustrated
by means of a musical cookie
and in addition each receives a pic
ture OF the composer. To pupils
who are neither tardy nor absent
Turing the class year. beautiful
2rizes are awarded the fortunate
pupils receiving large and very
handsome bronz bust of one OF tns.
composers studied. Upon lo wing
each pupil received pretty little
mandolin and guitars with
BON bon attached Upon entering
ne reception hail delicious orange
9unca was served he pafchts and
Other iEviteJ guests were delighted
with the afternoons exercises AMI
voted -liss Hunter and her work a
very real success. -Greenvflle (Tey
Morning Herald.
Miss Hunter is now located in the
4ity OF Williamson, AMI will organ
re classes here on the first Of No
vember.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-19
WEST VIRGINIA THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1911.
OUR POWER.

We are under obligations to Mr..
Q. p WEIGH, superintendent Of our
city Electric system. We We're com
pletely tied up as to procuring power
to run our plant. but he came to the
rescue and arranged to give us cleo
trio power after some delay. He
workd faithfully, and it is due to
his effort that We are now able to
get out our paper. He is a most pro
hcient electrician and has done us
a great favor for which we are very
apnreciatiye z We hope now that we
shall nave no further trouble with
our office, as is now the case, sup
piled with both water and electric
power Again we return our thanks
to Mr.. Welch for mis- experienced ser.
vices in this matter.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-19

The Sheriff of Mingo County, Mr..
W. a. Hurst. is talking to the people
OF this county about their taxes. He
is a very ggood sheriff, so everyone
says, and he now appeals to the peo-
pie to be punctual so it will be
pleasant on all sides. 1t gives the
sheriff pleasure to accommodate the
people, but he is behind in the matter
OF taxes, and he earnestly asks the
people to come forward and meet
him promptly.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-19

Nickel Plated Ware and aluminium,
You should see our assortment Of
Ware. You will readily recognize
the real merits of our wares.
THE A. H. BEALL HDWE. co.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-19

y is with pleas re that We return
thanks to " sv' III t,,., qS "
Weilman Machine Works, for val
liable aid in installing electric power
IN our office. With the assistance of
SUCH experienced workmen we shall
soon be so well fixed that our plant
VII De beyond the possibility of a
shut down.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-19
NEWS LETTER.

In the unfortunate death of Jus
tice Harlan, of the Supreme Court of
the United States, an opportunity has
been afforded those self-appointed
boosters of Judge Nathan Goff, OF
West Virginia, to prove the sincerity
CT their claims that additional aonors
should be conferred upon him. In
sPlue OF his positive declarations,
made time and again, that he would
not under any circumstances enter
the political field again, certain Re-
publ1cans in West Virginia have sud
denly determined that he is desery-
ing OF greater honors than have
ever been conferred upon him AMI
nave been boosting him against his
viii for the Senatorship. the Gov
ernorship, or most any other old Of
nee. Whether they merely want ~
seRsthelr hands on his bank account
Is open to conjecture, but the time
70 test their sincerity has now az
rived. Judge Golf is suitable no
terlal Tor the United States Supreme
Court; a vacancy exists on toat
court; the self-appointed boosters of
Judge Gof in West Virginia know
that ne would infinitely prefer
g pace tile Supreme bench to any
once the gift of the State and
that it would be a higher honor r.
they are sincere in their ,lesire ~
ooiiiel hohor upon Judge Goff they
now nave an opportunity to show
II Dy endeavoring to get the position
- Inc bench for MIN At the same
tlme this would absolve them from
liie charge of itching fingers, reach
Ing Tor his coin, for it would not
require any money to make cam
palgn Tor him for the Supreme Court
appointment. II, these fellows. there
lore are really in earnest in their
deslre TO honor Judge Golf, thew viii,
support him for the Suprame ron,+.
put u all they want is to get his
money bags into the campaign they
VIII continue to advocate him for tba
GoVernorsnip, the Senatorship or
sumo other office which he himself
las SAID he would not nave. Their
sincerity can now be Judged bv their
conduct,