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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-16
Eighth Grade Pupil Wins State
Spelling Bee.

Jefferson City, Mo, May IA
Hugh SappingtOn, IA years old, an
Eighth grade pupil of Clarksburg,
MOniteau county, wOn the first
prize in the state spelling contest
held late yesterday afternoon in
connection with the convention of
county superintendent. There were
seventy-three contestants from va
rious parts of the state
Helen McClain of Scotland coun-
ty, but her poStoffice address is
Cantrill, ID. got the second prize,
and two tied for third place, with
an average of 81. Ernest Campbell
of Independence, Jackson county,
and Elvan Allen of Adair county.
divided the third prize.
The prizes for which they COM
peted were 500 in gold to the win
ner, $50 to the second aud $25 to
the third. which was divided,
This was the first state spelling 6
contest ever held in the state and
although the winners made a good
showing, the others proved that
there are not the good spoilers in
the country schools as in the old
days, This was the opinion eX :.
pressed by Prof. Medcher of the
state department of education, who
prepared the list of words.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-16
Reeds Tribute to Clark.

During a recent tour of Michigan
in al effort to swing that state into
the Clark column for the presiden-
cy Senator James A. Reed. of Mis-
souri,. made many telling speeches
and created much Clark sentiment.
In one of his speeches he paid the
following tribute to his candidate
for the presidency;
Speaker Clark knows these great
documents, Constitution and law)
if may mix 4 metaphor are twin
citadelS OF human liberty. He
knows that they must both be p.2-
served, or freedom on this earth is
dead. He knows that there is but
one means by which the liberties of
the American people can ever be
destroyed, aud that is by first de-
stroyin9 the constitution. He will
not be, therefore subscribing to a
propaganda which proposes to sub
NIT TO decisions Of courts involving
constitutional con tructiOn to a
vote of the people But he will
stand for the peoples right to
amend the constitution wherever
| it may need amendment, And he
will insist that that amendment to
the constitution of the people shall
be made in accordance with its
principles and after careful thought
and mature consideration. If the
constitution needs changes, Champ
Clark will go about it like states
man; not like a demagogue, an an
archiSt or an ass He will protect
property, because if property is not
protected; then one of the priceless
guarantyS Of the constitution will be
denied. Progress will cease, and
industry no longer rewarded, will
be at an end But he will say
that small property must not be
destroyed by big property; that
property shall not be used in vio-
lation of law as an instrument to
oppreSS, either the fortunes of the
persons of others; that the Barons
of the BourSe can not use their for
tunes as the barons of En- land once
employed their armed serfs and
hired assassins to batter down the
habitations of their neighbors to
levy loot. He believes in the rights
of property, but he believes also in
the rights of human beings, He
believes that the constitution is a
bulwark of right. not a breastwork
for crimes and pillage He knows
the line of property rights. and he
knows the line of the right use Of
property
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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-16
CLARK Fund.
Several Citizens Have Contributed
Money to the Clark Cam oaign
Fund d-Have You?

Champ Clark has bright pros
poets for receiving the Democratic
nomination for President and it
looks very much like the Democrat
ic nominee is going to be elected
President. Champ Clark is a man
of the people and is not getting any
help from the great trusts and mo-
nopOlies
He must get the money necessary
to make the campaign from the
people. j. B. IIeadrck has circu-
lated paper and the following
have contributed:
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-16
Court House Corner Stone

The corner stone of the Monroe
County's new 100000 court house
is to be laid at Paris at 2 o'clock
next Wednesday afternoon, by the
A. F. & A. NJ. Lodges from
several points have been invited to
participate in the ceremonies. The
principal address is to be made by d.
Rev, c. B. BOving. President of
Westminster College, Fulton, Sew
eral from this city will attend.
Walter Moss has sold the brick
building occupied by the Crystal
Bottling Works to Henderson and
Meriwether.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-16

The above $24.50 has been sent
The Republic which is making the
collection.
Since the above was sent in the
following the have contributed:
j. j. Elliott $1.OO
If you wish to be in the list hand
your money to the Democrat or to
j. B. Headrick 1t is a good cause
and is needed Do not wait as the
money is needed now.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-16

Shipments for week: Sharp &
Barger 1 car of hogs and sheep; Nc
farland Bros 2 cars flour; 10 Alli-
son 1 car hogs Henderson & Sons 4
cars eggs and l car poultry. Total
8 cars.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-16
ITEMS FROM FARMERS
OF Farmers, For Farmers and
Pertaining to Farmers.

Pertaining to Farmers.
For Sale-5 male Duroc Jersey
hogs. / 3-year old and 4 yearlings.
LEO BELL.
B. P. Rock eggs for sale, 40 cents
per setting. F. & NJ Phone CAD.
Mrs. Hattie Wilson.
For Sale Indian Runner Duck
eggs, 75c per Is.
Mrs Hattie Wilson.
Farmers wanting premium mules
should see Joe Simmons before
breeding. LEO BELL
For Sale-10 head of shoats
weigh 80 lbs. l male hog. Phone
Cincinnati or write Ed Keifer. Sis
Elsewhere you will find an article
under the caption: Farmers InSti
tute" in which is explained the way
to get one held in Monroe City next
fall. All recognize that they are a
good thing for the community. Last
year the Democrat made all ar
rangements and stood responsible
for all bills. The meeting was a
success, yet we do not feel that we
should be called upon to do the
same this year. If the farmers,
business men and other citizens
want such a meeting this year, now
is the time to get busy. Do not
wait, but see some of your neigh
bors and the Democrat will do its
part toward making the meeting a
success. Anyone interested in this
matter should let US know at once
what they think about such a meet.
ING this wear. .,.s--..,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-16
Get Business by Advertising II, the Democrat

"hO uNNNiuCu'
The regular Sunday School hour
was given over to special program,
consisting of recitations, music and
talks suitable for the occasion. Rev.
T. D. Brown, the pastor, delivered a
very eloquent address on the sub
ject of Mothers Day" Response
by c. l.. Carpenter and j. B. Bristow.
Mrs. j. M Proctor, Sr., Mrs. Conway,
Mrs. Tom McClintic and others
made interesting talks on Our
Mother" Song Mothers Day" by
Misses Caplinger and Redman. Song,
I'll Try to Make Jesus Glad" by
Martha Elizabeth Conway Recjta-
ton, Mothers Resting" by Miss
Nellie Jett, were especially pleasing
to the audience.
This being the first observance of
Mothers Day. Rev. Brown and wife
and D. M. Proctor, Sunday School
Superintendent, are to be congratu-
lated on the splendid success of the
first Mothers Day in Monroe City,
and in keeping to the front in church
work. No doubt but what this eX-
cellent beginning will be the means
of greater activity next year.
GRACE BAPTIST.
Last Sabbath morning our beau
tiful service brought to us sweet
memories of our Divine friend, We
will launch our vessel again next
Sabbath towards victories landing
and send forth this invitation to
one and all to get on board and sail
with us, for our captain says its
without money or price.
9:45 Bible School, II a. m
preaching, subject The loving
kindness of Cod is better than life
Psalm 63:3.
T30 preaching, subject: The
Divine Operation" Jer, 1927.
Prayer service and Bible reading
Wednesday 7:45 p. m, subject The
result of sin"
DR., j. W. Smith, Pastor.
ST. JUDES CHURCH.
Rev. Charles A. Eaton, Rector.
Ascension Day = Holy Thursday
9:45 a. m. Mathis
10 a. m. Choral Celebration of the
Holy Communion
7:30 p. m Evensong and Address.
Subject, The Parting Blessing"
The Sunday after Ascension.
7 a. m. The Holy Eucharist.
$50 a. m. Sunday School.
10:4j a. m. The Holy Communion
and Sermon. Subject, What the
Ascension Teaches"
7:30 p. IN. Evensong and Sermon
Subject, The Search-Light."
l have number of farms, city
property, stocks of merchandise,
etc, which | can trade on cash
basis. If you wish to trade or make
change in business write or come
to see me- No business matters
made public. A. S JAYNE.
Hannibal has an Enoch Arden
case. Otis Wilton and his wife had
a difference about ID years ago. He
went south and was supposed to
have been killed several years ago
in a railroad wreck, but he walked
into Hannibal the other day.
Our merchants are buying con-
siderable wool. Monroe City deal.
ers have the reputation of paying
the highest price.
j. G. Jones, of Pittsburg, Penn.
was with the family of W. M. Pat
terson Sunday. Mrs. Jones will re.
| m ain oayarol doye
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-16

j. B. Jeffries, the editor of the
Hannibal Courier Post, was with old
friends here part of the week. Mr..
Jeffries was at one time Superin-
tendent of the Monroe City Schools
and later did good work in the j. j.
Rogers dry goods store. In fact Mr..
JeffneS is hard worker in any po-
sition and always makes good.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-16

Oscar Cochin. Laredo came in
yesterday to visit relatives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-16

Titanic Disaster" Friday night
May 18th, Gem, 7 p, m. -Four shows
one hour apart. 10c to all. ~
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-16

The babe of Mr.. and Mrs. Mike
Long. of near Hassard, died last
week following an operation for in
testinal trouble. The bereaved par
ents have the sympathy of the en-
tire community.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-16

Rev. W. P. Wynn is to preach the
baccalaureate sermon at the Clar-
ence High School next Sunday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-16
ABOUT THE CHURCHES
interesting News Concerning the
Different Denomina ations.
This Column Closes Promptly at
"A. M. Each "Wednesday.

This Column Closes Promptly at
ga. M. Each "Wednesday.
Rev. w. S. Rocker, pastor on the
Perry work preached an interesting
sermon at the Methodist Church
last Sunday evening.
Rev. T. D. Brown and Mayor j. S.
Scott left Tuesday to attend the
Southern Baptist Convention at
Oklahoma City, Okla.
METHODIST
Preaching II d. m.
Sunday School $50 a. m.
Junior League 2:30 p. IN.
Senior League GAS p. IN,
Preaching 7:45 p. m.
Prayer meeting 7:45 p. m.
Public cordially invited.
CHRISTIAN
Bible School 945 a m
Preaching II a. m, subject: The
Christians Credentials"
C. E. $50 p. m. Leader, Harry
Fuqua.
Preaching 7:30 p. m, subject:
The Cry of the Oppressed"
Prayer meeting, Wednesday, 7:30
p, m.
Choir practice Friday 7 p. m.
Rally Day.
The largest missionary Offering
ever realized by this congregation
was reached last Lords Day. But
once before in our history have we
passed the $400 mark. but this
year to the qualification of all we
reached $500. We asked for $3.50
and the church reached the second
mile"
AS is usual the larger part of the
offering was secured thru the Bible
School Each teacher becomes a
committee of one to stir up the
missionary fervor in his own class
and different methods were used by
different ones. The offerings made
by the younger boys and girls show
how earnestly each teacher worked
and sacrificed. The offering by the
classes ranged all the way from
$3.50 to $3.50. Many who could
not be present sent their offering
and this with the spirit of those
present shows how largely the spir-
it of generosity has grown in each,
The pastor wishes to congratulate
the church on its splendid Offering
and to thank all those who helped
and manifested such unstinting lib
erality. He that soweth bounte-
fully shall reap also bountefully,"
w. Garnet Alcorn, Pastor.
FIRST BAPTIST
Wednesday, 7;30 p. IN. Prayer
meeting.
Friday, 2:S0 p. m the Woman's
Missionary Society will meet with
Mrs. j. R. Dawson. A full attend
ance is urged.
Sunday, 9:45 a. m. Bible School;
$3.50 p m. Meeting of Sunbeam
Band; $50 p. m, B. Y, P. U.
There will be no preaching serv-
ices Sunday. The pastor will be in
Oklahoma City attending the South
.ern Baptist Convention.
Respectfully,
7. D. BROWN.
First Baptist church honors
Mothers Day." Special program
for the occasion. Large crowd at,
tended.
Mothers Day was celebrated al
the First Baptist church Sunday
morning. The members of the Sun
day School furnished white carna
7t;o nc which iS tha emblem Of Moth
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-16

Mrs. Ralph Graham was a Quincy
visitor Saturday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-16

j. G. Jones, of Pittsburg, Penn,
was with the family of W. M. Pat
terson Sunday. Mrs. Jones will re-
main several DAYS.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-16

W. II. Elliott $500
j. B. Headrick 800
DR.. J. N. Southern 800
Meriwether & Meriwether ESQ
Henry j. Kendrick 100
T. M. Boulware 100
&c L. Carpenter 100
J. S. Scott 200
Nelson Harris 100
H. B. Mudd 500
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-16

Our merchants are buying con-
siderable wool. Monroe City deal
ers have the reputation of paying
the highest price.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-16

Hannibal has an Enoch Arden
case. Otis Wilton and his wife had
a difference about ID years ago He
went south and was supposed to
have been killed several years ago
in a railroad wreck, but he walked
into Hannibal the other day.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-16

l have number of farms, city
property, stocks of merchandise,
etc, which l can trade on cash
basis. If you wish to trade or make
a change in business write or come
to see me. No business matters
made public. A. S JAYNE.
Arizona republican., 1912-01-11
BASE BALL IS
LIKE MINING
Like Ore Bodies, Good Play
ers Are Plentiful, But the
Trick Is to Find Them
Mack Surprised Himself
With Success.

Two months from now ihe ten
managers of the big league clubs will
bo starting on their annual gamble.
The big preliminary to the big
pastime is just like ordinary mine
investments. There are such things
as rich paying mines; the thing is
ro find them
Picking bail players is like picking
The right mine Hundreds of them
are looked over every year and those
who look best often turn into
lemons" while those who look like
the forlorn hope turn out To- be Won
dcrS
Tyrus cobb SAYS that Buck
n'Bricn. Boston's new pitcher. will
be the best hurler in the major
leagues According 10 the worlds
premier batsman. O'Brien has more
than any young pitcher he ever batted
against.
Year before last when the Tigers
were playing in Cuba. O'Brien was
down there. but no one saw any
thing i'm his work that would attract
attention. After the Tigers left the
island. Carr and his Indianapolis team
invaded Cuba Carr also looked
O'Brien over. but saw nothing in his
work that would give promise
Another thing happened year before
last. \ young fellow by the name Of
Grover Cleveland Alexander was
pitching in the minor leagues. Several
Zig league scouts. among them one
engaged by the Detroit club. who
Arizona republican., 1912-01-11
BILL DONOVAN SAYS
NIX ON INDOOR WORK
Tiger Pitcher Believes in Resting I'm
I'll II Is Time for Outdoor
Practice.

Bin Donovan of the Tigers believes
the baseball player VIII" eliminates
winter indoor training work is the
one best fitted To- serve his team
4 have been in II big league for
more than 10 years. and / am just as
good today as when broke in with
the Tigers" declared Bill. 4 attri-
bute my condition 10 my refusal To-
do strenuous indoor exercise.
outdoor work IS a great thing for
anyone. and baseball player in par
ticular. In getting exercise of this
KIND. person restores the proper
circulation of the blood. For illus
tration: \ person win feel much
better after exercising in the open
air for an hour than he will from
the same work under cover.
Arizona republican., 1912-01-11
TIME EXTENDED
TO RENEWALS
Reduced Rates to Old Mem
bers of the Y. M. c. A.
Will Be in Force Until
January institutions
Work Warmly Approved.

1t mas been decided to extend the time
for Y. VI. G. \. renewals of member
ship fees at the reduced rates until
the evening Of January 22J. This step
was taken at tn, ~-;Iest oil many
members who wished to renew. but
who were financially cramped tecause
OF the taxes and the holiday season
and again because of the pOstponement
u give all those who were active mem
bers last year an opportunity to vote
for the new directors.
The time is positively limited how
ever to the 22d. No further time will
BE- given on renewals NJ the reduced
rates. \ large number have already
renewed or signified their intention OF
doing 50. showing that the interest in
the association is very keen. There is
no reason why the membership should
not reach the 1000 mark this year
II the young men of Phoenix do not
appreciate the opportunities offered in
this magnificent building and work it
is difficult 10 tel what would please
them. Hundreds Of people from out of
the city have visited the Association
building and there seems to be but one
opinion, namely. that il is the finest
and best equipped building of its size
in America. The dOrmitorieS are prac-
tically full and the rooms are alive
with young men and boys every day.
Arizona republican., 1912-01-11
SPORT NE w s
FROM FAR AND NEAR

Happened that way. looked him over.
Few even went To- the extent of films
IA report on Alexander. He was re-
garded simply as an impossibilitv.
Nothing else 10 do. the PhiIlies nut
IL "A draft for him. They got him
that way. When Alexander was
awarded To Philadelphia no one made
- fuss about it
Al the same time Owner Frank J
\aVin Of the Tigers got several play
ors by draft that everybody WAS aft
81. They called him Lucky Frank"
ard Horseshoe Navin" because he
pulled them down for practically
inthing. Not one of them turned out
t. he even a mediocre big Lacquer.
While the new Tigers We're proving
unworthy this Young person owning
the name Of Grover Cleveland Alex
ander WAS making himself the big
Gest sensation i'm the major leagues.
He is a wonderful pitcher Ask Char
lie Doom. who caught him. and ask
some Of the sluSgers in the parent
organization who hattcd against him
Lightning ALWAYS strikes from un-
expected quarters in those spring
training camps The unexpected hap
pens in picking bali players. just like
the unexpected happens i'm regular
games during the season II is big
gamble
Now. several Years ago they said
that Connie Mack had Il million dollar
baseball plant and 10-cent baseball
team. and Connie himself started that
saying. Corr elius appeared To be
telling what he thought and what
everybody else thought at the time
The unexpected came. Collins. Barry
and Baker seemed to develop al at
orcc. Other managers are lucky II
they see one man develop i'm a sea-
son. But this gang in Philadelphia
blossomed out like a troupe of morn
ing slories. except that they remained
cut. The most surprised man in the
world was Mack.
Arizona republican., 1912-01-11
IS AN APOSTLE
Of OPTOM|SM
F. M. Murphy, Here on a
Business Mission, Looks
to Future with Character
istic Confidence Goes TO
Castle Hot Springs Today.

F NJ Murphy came DOWN from
Prescott yesterday accompanied by
a. J. Meany. his visit being primarily
for a conference with his business
associates in various undertakings.
Among them were y. l.. Grow OF
Tombstone Who is trustee of th"
Tombstone Consolidated Mines Co:
G. w Dictz. secretary and treasurer
OF the Imperial Copper Co; ana :.
II sherman. superintendent of thc
ella Copper Sulph;de company. which
owns the Saddle Mountain property.
These gentlemen all met and trans
acted their business which was mere
ly preliminary 10 greater things il Is
hoped will develop later. Mr.. Muir
ply was asked il there was anything
new 10 say in respect Of his various
mining ard railroad undertaking lie
said there is something now going
or all the time and a lot 10 look
after but nothing has yet reached a
stage of certainty that warrants pub
lie announcement. He is in an orti-
mistic frame of mind and hopes L.
be able To- tell good rews later on.
He is very much interested I'm his
Port I.ODbS railroad enterprise dl'f
renewed assurances that the line will
be built as soon as conditions are
settled in Mexico.
Asked about the new California
Arizona Santa Fe railroad company.
concerning which publication was
made i'm these columns yesterday Mir.
Murphy said he had rot seen Tho
Republicans story. but when told co.
its nature he said it had been cor
roctly outlined; the merging of the
lines in one big corporation wIS
merely for economy and convenience
in .tranSacting business and involves
no disturbing of present Operatin"
plans.
Mr.. Murphy has just returned from
California where he spent the hOli-
days ard lad a good timc lie viii
leave this morning in his car for a
short stay at Castle Hot Springs and
will be accompanied by Miss Sharlot
hall. Arizona historian. +. l.. Nande-
srift. editor of The Earth and Harry
Wc.ch, secretary of the Phoenix board
of trade. who are going To meet Sir
Gilbert Parker Eow stopping at the
springs and will erde2vor To plan his
proper entertainment when he comes
here a few days later
Arizona republican., 1912-01-11
SAYS C0RbETT
WANTED FAKE
Johnson Makes Bold Asser-
ton in Answer to Slur
Cast by the Gent Who
Found He Couldn't Come
Back.

CHICAGO. Jan. 1O.-"Frazee * Co.
which means COrbett. offered me
100000 To- lay down To Al Kaufman
after I had defeated Jim Jeffries and
demonstrated that ! was the creates,
fighter in the world.
When | returned from Australia.
where / won the championship of the
world from Tommy Burns. Jim Cor
bott and II. II. Frazee visited me and
offered me a substantial prize if
would consent 20 fake ten rounds
with Corbett and assist in rebuilding
Gentleman J ms reputation"
These were the answers Jack John
son made 10 the signed statements
Arizona republican., 1912-01-11

of Jim Corbett To- the effect that
Johnson was the luckiest of cham
riors. that he was lodging fights with
the best of the present. day heavy
weights. that he was man of doubt
ful courage and that he was hogeing
il by demanding 100000 for his end
of q purse for worlds championship
fight
The dushy champion not only ac-
cused Corbett OF trying To get him
Ia participate i'm a fake. but tore a
fcv bouquets off the record of Suli-
vans couuuCror.
Arizona republican., 1912-01-11
COM|SKEY To
TEXAS IS WORD
White Sox Got Phoenix Of
fer Too Late and Will
Train in Gulf State May
Land Here Next Spring,
Though.

The White SoX amt comm
Ed Smith. who bosses the dope
sheet of Mr.. Hearst's afternoon paper
IN Chicago wired Harry WEIGH. sec
rotary OF the board of trade. the
news Yesterday.
PhoeriN wasn't on the Job soon
rough. Mr. ComisEoy. owner OF the
Arizona republican., 1912-01-11
COMES
To DR.. bATT|N
End of a Long Period of In
validism Succeeding Pa
ralysis Funeral Will Be
Held Friday Afternoon at
the Family Home.

DIR. W. II Battin. one of the best
known ard most highly respected cit
lens of Phoenix. died last evening at
the family rome, j04 North Sixth
street. after Il lingering illness The
funeral will be held at the residence
Friday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
DR. BattiH came to Phoenix with his
family from Iowa great many years
ago and was for a long time a very
successful practitioner here. About six
Arizona republican., 1912-01-11

years ago he was stricken with par
alysis ami for a long time his life was
despaired OF. He eventually recovered
sufficiently To be around but never II
the extent Of resumins his practice.
For some time past he has been much
worse though he would improve Oc-
casionally. though only temporarily.
DR.. Battin is survived BY has wife
and daughter. Mrs. Sidney f. Stewart.
of this city. his son W. Raymond Bat
tin. an employe of the Valley Bank,
and sister. Miss Mary Battin. VIII"
has lived with the family Tor mans
years. DIR. Battin was IS years old.