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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-12-29
Convict From Charlton Want.
ed in California

]. d. Fredericks, prosecuting
attorney at Los Angeles, Cal,
has wired Circuit Clerk Wright
for full certified transcript of
the case State against VIM. Con-
ner, who was convicted Of burg
larry and sent from this county in
1900 to serve a term in the state
pen for burglary. It appears
that Connor is held in connec-
ton with the dynamiting gang
headed by the McNamara's, and
that McManigal has implicated
Conner in his confession. Moth
ing definite enough on which TO
make a reliable statement.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-12-29
Elm Ridge Elves

Robert Stanley spent Saturday
night with his old friend c. A.
Kistler.
Visiting is all the rage in this
part of the country this Christ:
mas.
John johnson and his brother
Jim and wife Of Moberly spent
Christmas at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Meyer and
family spent Tuesday with AID
ridge Huckabey and family.
The Christmas tree at Mr..
Cooper's Monday was awfully
nice. The supper was splendid.
James Hardgrove teacher Of
the Hill school went to Clifton
Hill to be with home folks
Christmas.
Louis Meyer who is working in
the shoe factory in Moberly
spent Sunday and Monday with
homefolks.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Finnel re-
ceived a nice Christmas present,
a big boy. Roy is jumping
around like a spring chicken.
Paul Kistler left last Wednes-
day to visit in Rolla, Salem and
other points in the southern part
OF the state during Christmas.
Jap Lancaster. who has been
making his home in Las Vegas
for several years returned home
to spend Christmas with his
folks.
c. A. Kistler, who went to
Las Vegas, N. Mex. in Oct. l9-
10 returned home Monday Dec.
Is Carroll was in a bad condi-
ton when he arrived here. but
Is much improved now.
Wade Grimsley and his sister
Mrs. Pratt Huckabey intended
10 spend Christmas with Mr..
and Mrs. Walther Griswold Of
Salisbury but on account Of bad
weather were forced to stay at
home.
Sunday evening was spent joy
ously at Mrs. J. NJ. Kistler's by
many friends. A small Christ
mas tree was beautifully decora-
ted. After the presents were
distributed among mother and
children. ice cream and cake
were served to the guests.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-12-29
A Scrap

John @. Perkins came into
town the first Of the week pre-
senting the appearance Of hav-
ing been mixed up with the busi-
ness end Of a battering ram and
corn-shredder.
He swore out warrants for
Charles and Herbert Phillips.
charging them with assault.
That there was also battery was
plain to be seen thru the cracks
in a multiplicity Of bandages.
The boys were arrested and
waived formal arraignments
plead not guilty before Squire
Tisdale and were liberated on
$3.50 bond furnished by W. b.
Adams and Steve Shaughnessy
TO appear January 6.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-12-29

Friday Jany. IL, closing with
big banquet and speeches. The
State Corn show comes off at the
same time.
Lloyd Herring Of Glasgow
shipped a bunch Of fat cattle to
st. Louis last Tuesday getting
$3.50.
Chapman Bros. out west Of
town took the fat cattle ribbon
last Tuesday, topping the mar
ket at S7.35 for Al head. These
cattle had been fed but 60 days
and averaged 1923 pounds.
Hurrah for Chapman Bros. and
old Charlton.
The young women Of the city
rendered TO their young men
friends a delightful reception
and 0ctillion Tuesday evening at
the Brown Hotel. Good music,
splendid punch and pretty deco
rations backed by smiles from as
handsome girls as Titan or
Raphael ever pictured, stirred
the enthusiasm among their
guests and kept il on the increase
as the hours few by. II was
when the smallest hour approach
ed that thots Of home and sleep
were entertained. It's up to you,
boys. Make good.
Difficult questions are sub
mitted TO our county officers
every day. Seldom a day passes
but what one or another Of them
is called on for a legal, medical,
religious, social or political opin-
ion. and the enquirer Is supplied
TO the best Of the enquiries
ability,
Last week a middle aged
darky whose name appears
somewhere in our list Of mar
riage licenses granted. showed
up at Recorder Wayland's Office
in quest Of papers to git mar
ried on" Il appears that the
darky lrecognized the sporting
officer as de man. he sole his
huntin dawg 10 sum time back, ~
and further that there was a
balance due on the "dawg" at
least equal 10 the price Of the
licencse he desired. After due
comparison Of claims in the mat
ter. Recorder Wayland agreed
TO allow fifty cents back pay on
the "dawg." and the darky 10
pay 5oc cash and get de pa
pers." Jeems got out a blank
application, wrote the names Of
the contracting parties therein
rs in duty bound and enquired II
the girl was a Miss or Mrs.
Whats dat? Is this woman a
Miss or Mrs. repeated the Re-
corder. Now dars whar you
you got me. Docs has TO
swar TO dist" Certainly. Den
heres how hit Is. She ain never
bin mar'd. but Jest the same
she's gotta yungun. Now you
say how hit Is. den lie swar."
With several precedants TO guide
him. the Recorder issued the
license without taking the ques-
tion under adyisement
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-12-29
Beware Of The Next One

Beware OF The Next One
Oh. turkey. don't you get Toe
gay
Oh. sandcr hold thy smile:
Oh. duck and pullct gurxle not,
But wisely wait awhile.
lis true the Christmas massa-
ere
You have Escaped all right;
And you arc feeling cock.a-hoop,
And sitting good and tight.
But mind your eye. my feather.
Cd friend,
An warned. dou't get too gay;
They didn't get your scalp this
time.
Bat may on New Years Dsy.
Jos EnnA
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-12-29

along, and Rafferty, concluded to
make the old fusee hum for once,
as we learned the story, and
emptied In powder until his arm
got tired holding the gun up to
the bottle from which he poured.
He then rammed wet paper in
plenty on top Of the powder. A
proportionate charge of shot was
held in place with more wet pa
per wadding. With this 10 inch
fortification cannon load, he
turned her loose" and the gun
did the rest, which was to burst,
take Rafferty's left thumb and
that feshy part Of the hand
along with the scrapiron to parts
unknown. Young Rafferty,
sought the residence Of A. Shup-
beck, from which he secured DR..
Hughes and got patched up in
pretty fair shape. The DR..
thinks the balance of the hand
and the 4 fingers will be left all
right and answer pretty
well to scratch around with. The
accident SO thotlessly brot about
as we understand it, is deplor-
able, and it is to be hoped that it
will prove no worse than .predic-
ted.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-12-29
Xmas

Christmas is a season Of great
JOY and phenomenal expense
which begins about the middle
Of December. passes the crises
on the 18th and gradually tapers
off to the first Of the year, tho
some Of the scars do not disap-
pear until much later.
Christmas Is one Of the few
good things not Of the American
invention. though even Christ
mas has been vastly enlarged
and improved in this country.
Il was made in Germany"
where most Of the Christmas
toys were produced, and Is cele-
brated wherever the pine tree
and mixed candy can be found.
Originally, Christmas gifts were
deposited in the stockings Of the
recipients. but the feet Of the
people have not grown as fast
as their expectations. so trucks
and piano boxes are now used
instead.
Christmas means good will to
men. and therefore we celebrate
Il by sending dolls TO our nieccs.
drums 10 our nephews. good
books 10 our aunts. roses 10 our
swcethearts and cigars 10 our
neighbors. II Is such a happy
season that we can buy all Of these
things In crowded stores. pay
for them wrap them up and
stand In line long hours at ex-
press Offices with them without
biting anyone. moreover, owing
10 the good feeling which pre-
walls In this season. a baldhead-
cd man can get up at 6 a. m.
20 10 the front door In his bare
feet pay 70 express charges and
unwrap a beautiful eelluloid box
full Of explosive hair brushes
without suing the friend who
sent Il
Christmas Ia full Of delight for
children and In also regarded
with great pleasure by cabmen,
elevator boys. delivery boys. tel
egraph messengers. walters.
pinboys and shoeshiners, all Of
who become bcgRars for one
week only with great success.
But Christmas is very hard on
fAthsrs and clerks and express
men and letter carriers especi-
ally the latter. who look Ike
movable mountains a. they
stagxsr along the streets dcliv-
eing dolh. shoes. Turkish slip
psrs candy. flowers. Noah's
arks and books. There used 10
b . current belief that Santa
Claua = rcsy Old gent \ b .
~ vil1eness of white 4 nisk-
a ~ ehorge Of ths dslivsry
q (&r'n11noo urnnom1a HI -
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-12-29
Mays Lamkin


Mary had q little lamb
read Il In a book
They thought she did not need
Il, 20
Away the lamb they took.
When Mary got Il back again
From q Chicago shop.
She had 10 pay about two bits
For every little chop.
Leave me the wool at least"
said she.
But echo answered Nay.
That part Of e b tnngisd up
Somewhere IN schedule X"
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-12-29

Among those home from col
lege TO spend Christmas Holidays
we note Misses Lois Snar and
Mamie Coleman from Howard
Payne at Fayette; Madge Taylor
from Central ai Lexington; Ar
denia Chapman from Stephens
at Columbia and Messrs Dempsey
Anderson. John c. Miller and
Walter Fricsz from the State
University.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-12-29

letter carrier is the modern
Santa Claus, and, not being al
lowed reindeers by the Postofilce
Department, he usually makes
good from two days to two weeks
late.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-12-29

County School Commissioner
Carlstead hadn't been heard from
atlast report Whether he slid out
with Santa or aercsoed with one Of
the many Goddesscs ever circum-
navigating his commissionership,
our reporter has not learned
but he is out Of sight whether
under n snow slide or up In the
air. Mox nix.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-12-29

Editor Berry Robinson and
family Of Brunswick. Joe Robin
son and family Of Kansas City.
James Robinson and wife Of
Guthridge Mills neighborhood.
John Robinson Of St. Louis and
by himself. Mrs. J. w. Blakely
and family Of Salisbury and Nil.
lard Franklin and family Of this
city dined with Uncle Joe Robin
son and his hospitable wife
Christmas day. All the children
were with their parents and
hungry and happy.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-12-29
Yourself and Others

Yourself and Others
Roy Davis of Centralia spent
Christmas with Miss Lula Chris
man.
Sam Hardin of Kansas City is
the guest of Miss Ella Agee this
week.
Prof. Will Drace and family of
Centralia were with homefolks
for holiday week.
Miss Jane Anderson visited
her sister, Mrs. L. j. Dye, of
Salisbury the first Of the week.
Mr.. J. H. Scofiield Of St. Louis
was a guest Of Miss Alice Mont
gomery Monday and Tuesday.
DIR. o. T. Leftwich and wife
are visiting relatives and friends
at Garden City, Kas., this week.
Mr.. B. F. Brake Of Brunswick
was the guest Of Mr.. George
Pinegar's famsly the first Of the
week.
George, William and Anna
Alice McGrew are guests Of Mr..
G. w. Montgomery's family this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hawes
Of Kansas City visited Mrs.
Hawes parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. E. Hill during the holidays.
Ola Binford Of Kansas City
dined with homefolks here
Christmas day. Ola is an old
Keytesville boy Of whom his
friends see too little.
J. N. Gaines Of Brunswick
dropped in TO see US Wednesday.
He left some suggestions for the
future concerning himself and
Deputy Sheriff Steve Harding
which the Courier will observe.
Roy Davis Of Lawson. Mo-.
spent the first Of the week with
homefolks. Roy begins getting
ready to go back about as soon
as he arrives. But such Is the
demand Of a printer.
Mrs. r. W. Cropper was host
ess TO the Progressive club Thurs
day afternoon. A dainty two
course luncheon was served.
There were IL guests present
Mr.. and Mrs. r. II. White and
son. Louie White. Madge Wal
lace and Mr.. and Mrs. Warren
Elliott all Of ST. Louis and Miss
Bess Crawley. Harry Rucker and
Clay Perkins Of Kansas City and
Miss Idrcss Wallace Of Tulsa,
Colo. are spending the Christ
mas Holidays in Keytesville.
A fellow In London has invent
cd a door which will open when
a certain tune Is whistled. Put
a girl behind the door. the right
whistle on the outside, and no
other machinery Is needed. This
process has the stump Of anti
guilty. infallibility and inspira-
ton for the game.
George Pinegar. one Of our
largest farmers west Of town.
left Wednesday for Huston and
other points In Texas. 70 be alb
sent for about two months. Mr..
Pinegar has suffered considerably
in the last few years with rhcu-
matism. and Il Is partly with 4
view 10 finding a climate more
favoroble. that he has taken the
trip.
Tuesday was the 40th anniver-
sary Of the wedding Of Mr.. VIM.
Z. Hill and Miss SalHe Scott A
simple home commcmoration of
the event was all that was neccs-
sorry for full but quiet enjoy
mcnt Of abe occasion. Mr.. and
Mn. Geo. Hawes were the only
ones from a distance present
Together with their many
friends, the Courier wishes the
celebration Of their Golden We'd
ding 10 find Mr.. and Mrs. Hin
r-r llfxl
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-12-29

Last Sunday morning several
boys were out near Whssler
bridge snjoyins themsslvss IN one
vny appropriAtsly (i) indulRsd
during CHRISTMAS week. among
whom was Rafferty,, Z
young IN whose parents live
nenr n1(z|nnio hridgs oa ~
ncood ~ - NJ boy1
- q - Is.l1g
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-12-29

Marriages

Marriages
Ebb Munson and Miss Ella
Lunsford were married at the
Court House last Friday by Judge
Ford in his usual felicitous style,
Mr.. Munson is a young farmer
living above Guthridge Mills on
the Mussel Fork and his wife is
is the daughter Of John Luns-
ford q back woodsman Of a
pioneer type. The couple took
a short bridal tour to more fully
celebrate the happy event and
spend the holiday season fitting
y. The Courier extends con-
gratulations.
-
CARsKADoN-WALTHER
John Carskadon and Miss Ma
dine Walther were united by the
bonds Of wedlock at the home
Of the brides parents in this city
Tuesday evening at eight o'clock
December 26, 1911, Rev. Franc
Mitchell sealing the plighted
vows and pronouneing a bless
ing on the union Of two very
worthy and well matched young
people. They surprised many Of
their friends-in fact practically
all of them. Miss Nadine Wal
ther. a graduate Of X. H. S. was
the teacher Of Taylor school,
from which she resigned to in
struct John in domestic science.
She is the daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. M. S. Walther Of this city,
Mr.. Walther being prominent in
secret societies and for a number
Of years foreman in the w. ID.
Vaughan hardware establish
ment. .a--l - -
John Carskadon Is the son Of
Hon. 7. H. Carskadon. one Of
the largest farmers. sheep rails
ers and orchardists in the coun-
~. He was for several years
the distinguished representative
In the Legislature for this county.
and one Of our most esteemed
public spirited citizens. John Is
the kind Of steady. reliable, at
tend TO your own business all
the time kind Of a young man
from which our substantial. usc-
ful and progressive citizens are
derived. With these qualities
and such n wife as he has won.
he can't help but make good.
The wedding was n quiet home
affair. none but a few members
Of the couples being presnt.
The newly-weds will make
their home with the groom's
family until suitable improve
menb can be made on their
splendid farm(the old Eph Moore
farm) where they viii be glad
10 zee their friends. The Cour-
Ter extends heartiest congratu-
lations.
DR.. r. B. Wood. at one time an
Osteopath located here but now
Of Fulton. and Miss Berta Hen
derson Of Salisbury were married
Tuesday at the home Of the bride.
They win make their future
home In Fulton. where we learn
the Doctor has q good practice.
Competent Teacher Wanted
Miss Nadine waIther having
resigned. the vacancy at the
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-12-29
MoIIie's Polly

Woiise's ROXY
rom the New York Herald.
Mollie Holly
Had q jolly
Little Polly;
Called Il Folly.
Ollie Holly
Had q Collie:
Named Il Trolly.
Good old Trolly"
Called the Polly.
Initiating Ollie:
But the Collie
Barked 4 "Colly"
At the Polly.
0llie's Collie
Knew that Folly
Wasn't Ollie
holle's Polly
Couldn't jolly
0llis's Collie.
mar, 0ur1n <<r1svwrDu
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-12-29

Miss Nadine WaIther having
resigned. the vacancy at the
Taylor School. district los. must
be hIled with a competent teach
q 1t once. The school Board
win meet Saturday Tomorrow
2 p. m. and oonsider applications.
H. T. n. SULLIVAN Pass.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-12-29

DR.. r. B. Wood. at one time an
0steopath located here but now
Of Fulton. and Miss Berta Hen
derson Of Salisbury were married
Tuesday at the home Of the bride.
They win make their future
home In Fulton. where we learn
the Doctor has q good practice.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-02-21
Why She Outs Her Job.

A lady Ut my acquaintance In Tokyo
says writer In the World Wide Mag
nzine, possessed valuable servant OF
somewhat mature years who rejoiced
in the poetic name Of Oharu San
THE Honorable Miss Spring."
One day Miss Spring brought In
luncheon as usual. All seemed serene;
there was not shadow Of cloud in
the domestic sky. But at teatime no
tea appeared; neither. in answer to
calls ut first patient and afterward
impatient. did Oharu. After awhile
the lady went herself to the back re
gions and found-desolation. The char
coal box was filed with gray ashes,
the kettle cold. Half the luncheon
plates lay Immersed in bowl of
soapy water: the other half stood or
the sink ready to be put away. Oharl
herself simply was not.
The next morning, however, She re
appeared. very much on her company
manners. with n clean kimono and her
hair done in a shining bun to denote
the state Of matron, demanding the
fragment of wages due to her since the
beginning OF the month. The lady ex-
postulated and asked why the servant
was leaving thus suddenly.
"Oh." replied Oharu. Just as I ives
washing the plates yesterday remem.
bered that Saito San, the pawnbroker
wanted Il wife, Therefore l went out
and married him.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-02-21
DECLARED SMOKED" 81
FISH MERELY DYED

Philadelphia, Feb. 21.-The dairy
and food bureau of the state agricul-
tureal department has discovered that
a large ISlmber of delecatessen and
other stores of this city have been for
a long time, selling dyed" fish as a
substitute for smoked fish. When
Harry p. Cassidy the agent of the bur-
eau, told the retail store proprietors
what they were doing they were sur
prised as they had purchased the stuff
as genuine smoke fish.
Cassidy's attention to the food arti-
Gle was attracted by it's rich red col
or Purchasing some of the fish, he
had ii examined and the expert report
ed that he could dye wool with the col
oring matter extracted from it. In
smoking fish there is loss of fifteen
pounds to every hundred, it is said,
but in dyeing the article there is no
loss at ALL This permitted the viola
tors of the law to undersell their com
petitors in the smoked fish industry.
The dairy and food bureau promises
prosecutions this week against certain
wholesale dealers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-02-21

n making Insurance maps certain
features nrc considered essential. and
the growth Of the systeni has proved
their wisdom aud changed them only
~ regards the amount Of detail that
has been Incorporated. OF first impor-
tancc were the colors to show the diff
fcrcnt materials used In the construc-
ton Of a building. Naturally red
seemed u proper color to signify brick
and yellow to signify wood. These
colors have always been employed for
these materials. Other colors have
been added from time to time. thus
blue for stone. gray for iron. etc.
In fixing signs and characters for
such details rs stnirways, fire escapes.
dumb waiter shafts. ETC.. a principal
object was to make them plain and
distinct. They must be easily under
stood by an underwater without ref
crencc to my key or marginal foot
notes.
This object has been carried out.
with tho result that when these insur.
ancc mnps are examined by an insur.
ance man today each sign or charac-
ter has such nm individuality Of its
own that II cnn he easily distinguished
and Is not confused with another
Casters Magazine.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-02-21
MODELS IN PROTEST
ON COST OF LIVING

Philadelphia, Feb. 21.--The latest
class to cry out against the high cost
of living is the artists models of this
city. men and women. who have unit
ed in demand on the Pennsylvania
Academy of Fine Arts for a uniform
rate of pay for posing or they will or
ganize a union to enforce their de-
mands. They want uniform scale of
so cents an hour, with or without dra.
perry. t#"
At present the academy pays SO
cents an hour for posing in the nude
but 25 cents an hour for posing for the
head only and 33 1-3 cents an hour
for posing in costume or drapery. The
liability OF catching cold is given as
reason for the higher rate.
"The idea of paying us less because
we might not catch cold!" Indignantly
exclaimed Miss Dorothy Mckay, one
of the models. "Why, we have to eat
as much whether we pose in our
clothes or without them. Some of us
average only S. week during the
season. We want to live, With or
without clothes"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-02-21
NEWSPAPERS WERE
PLACED ON TRIAL
Council Discusses Journalism
at Length-Kennepohl
Was Sarcastic.

A discussion of present day journal
ism, in which views on news stor-
ies," the fine art of reporting. and
paper makeup" expressed in au-
thoritative and scholarly manner; re-
futations of the charge of B. A. Ken
nepohl that councilmen are bunch
of dummies, and a talk-fest over the
powers of council, were the entertain
ing features of the council meeting
last evening, while the gas question
and fund transfer of $1,000 furnish
ed the business of the evening.
The mayor and council seemed ir-
ritated and even, not to mince words,
peeved, over the manner in which
some of their doings had been placed
before the public of late, and the first
half hour of the meeting was given
over to a criticism of newspaper eth
les and style. Councilman Englebert
seemed to have a little inside inform
alton when as Mayor Zimmerman was
denouncing certain newspaper arti-
Gle, he declared I've never see the
newspapers retract, and l have come
to believe that there must be some
thing in what they say" Continuing
on the same line, Mr.. Englebert made
a few confessions and also uttered a
few compliments when he declared
anyway council always does what
the newspapers say they will before.
You've got to admit that they know
more about council than we do
Mayor Not Convinced.
But the mayor would not admit SO,
and seemed even little more ruffled
than before. He declared that here.
after he would pursue the same
course as he did last evening, of plac.
ing himself in true light before the
council members if he ever felt he