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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-02
The River Press
Published every Wednesday Korntng
by the River Press Publish
ing Company.
A PLATFORM WORTH WHILE.

An entirely new brand Of "politics"
is being submitted to public c%onsidera'
ton. But 1t isn't politics at all, in
the sense that the word is usually used.
Instead it is q platform for the regen-
Grafton OF every farm in the eight
states of the American northwest.
It seems that an inQuisittve farmer
asked Editor Willis of Minneapolis:
"What are the politics OF your
paper?' He replies with this:
l. To make three bushels OF grain
grow where one grows now.
2. To make forage crops, grasses
and pasture twice as good and four
times a. profitable as at present.
3. To make fruits. vegetables and
other crops better in quantity, quality
and profit.
4. To enable northwestern farmers
to make more and better crops OF all
kinds and larger profits.
5. To promote improved livestock
until the northwest furnishes to the
rest of the United States and to the
foreign countries a vastly larger sur
plus of meats, butter, cheese, eggs
and manufactures therefrom.
g.. To reform distribution, banking
and currency, 90 as to make universal
more economic methods OF marketing
the products of American farms and
factories. forests and mines, and in
supplying our peoples consuming
needs.
Z. To wisely utilize the northwest's
natural u 80 that they may
yield handsome profits at present, and
yet be conserved for future genera
lions.
8. To improve the northwest's high
ways and railroads, rivers and har'
bors, until they are adequate to the
needs of q mighty people.
8. To improve Jul schools until
every young person in country or
town may be trained IN efficiency,
health or char acter, and imbued with
that wisdom which is knowledge and
the capacity to use it.
10. To link more closely school and
home, farm and factory, SO that the
one may more benefit the other.
IL. To aid, in these and other ways.
the northwest to have fourfold itt
present population, each OF whom
shall enjoy "life, liberty and the pur
suit of happiness"
II. Thus to make for a greater ma
ton through q greater northwest.
Perhaps if we all had this sort O
platform, no matter at what we wor'
or where or how, we might have les
need of politics. To do what we d
with all our might, to make one uni
of energy do what we used to do an
create two objects of energy where bu
one used to exist-here is occupatiO
so gratifying that when once embrace
1t makes men feel less and less nee
of confessions of faith.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-02
Admits Theft Of $3.50

PENSACOLA, Fla, Sept. 25.-Wil.
liam H. Bell, a 2O-year.old bank clerk,
last night confessed that he robbed the
local First National bank on Tuesday
of a package containing S55 900 of the
Louisville and Nashville pay roll and
e substituted a worthless package In its
place.
The money was found Monday at the
back of the bank building. Fear tina,
the officers would suspect his brother
caused Bell to confess. The youne
clerk had been in the employ OF thu
bank two years.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-02
Big Crops Are Universal.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24.-Crops
generally throughout the world this
year are bumper. This Is shown by q
%cablegram received by the depart
ment of agriculture from the inter
national institute of agriculture Al
Rome. Italy, giving the preliminary
estimates of the acreage production
of wheat, rye, barley, oats and corn,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-02
"Prints All The News"

If any reader Of the RIVER PRESS
considers it worthy of recommend alton
to friends, the favor will be very high
~ appreciated by its publishers.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-02
WalIace's Oak.

An oak tree near Paisley, Scotland.
known as Wallace's oak. is said to be
over 700 years Of age.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-02
Rates from $500 per week up,
according to accommodations
The Fort Benton Sanitarium. Fort Benton, Nom
LET US HELP YOU
For particulars address

If you are planning on building a home, or a barn, or any
other structure this season, and are figuring on what the ma
teriaI will cost you, come in and let US help you figure it. We
are accustomed to that sort Of work, and can tell you in a little
while just how much it will cost you. Even if you're not going
to build right away, we'll be glad to make you an estimate on
your bill.
But don't wait until you want a big bill Of lumber. We will
be very pleased to have your little orders, for one, or two, or
more pieces, and will always make the price just right.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-03
TRUSTEE'S SALE.

= whereas, Edward Norris and Olive Norris, his
wife, BY their certain deed Of trust, dated the 7th
day Of April 1910 and recorded In book n At page
6i9 OF deed records Of Morgan County Missouri,
conveyed to the undersigned trustee the follow.
ing described real estate situate In the County OF
Morgan and state Of Missouri to-wit: Lot eleven
iii In Block "B" Of W~iiiiamson's addition to
the town [now City, Of Versailles, Missouri. ex.
cept . strip eleven III feet wide on OF the South
cure the payment Of a certain negotiable prom.
issory note In said deed Of trust described, and
whereas default has been made in the payment
Now, therefore, notice Is hereby given. that at
the request Of the legal holder 81 said note.
between the hours OF nine O'Clock In the fore
noon and Eve O'Clock Of the afternoon Of that
day, sell the real estate herein described, at pub.
lie yendue to the highest bidder for cash In hand
at the Court House door in the City Of Yer
saiiies, County Of Morgan q nd State Of Missouri,
for the purpose Of satisfying said Indebtedness
and the expenses Of executing this trust.
AMOS A. KNooP, Trustee.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-03
Notice Of Trustee's Sale.

whereas. Alice Callahan and James 8. Gala.
han, her husband, by their Deed OF Trust, dat
ed January 18th, 1907. hled Tor record December
goth, 1 oOS at 9ls p. IN and recorded in Mort
gage book "a. on page 2s. in recorder Of Deeds
Office Of Morgan County, Missouri, conveyed to
section FIVE, township ~. of range IL, containing
10 acres, more or less, in trust to secure the ir
promissory note Of even date Herewith and
therein d escribed. And, whereas, default has
been made in the payment Of said note secured
by said deed Of trust. and the same now remains
due and unpaid and the trustee named In said
deed Of trust has refused to act. Now, there
fore, at the request Of the legal holder Of said
note. I hereby give notice that I will on Friday,
the 9Th day OF October, 1912, between the hours
Of Q O'Clock a. III. and 5 O'Clock p. m. Of that
day. sell said property. at public. vendue. for
cash, to the highest bidder. at the front door OF
the court house of Morgan County, in the city OF
Versailles. in Morgan County, Missouri, to salts
fy said debt, interest and costs.
This, the nth day o! September. 1912.
CHAs. II. GOODMAN.
Sheriff Of Morgan County Mo
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-03
John C. Driver Dead.

When Uncle John G.. Driver died
last Thursday the Goth Of September.
Morgan county lost one of the best
men that ever lived in the county.
He had lived in this county since
1871 and if there was ever a word
said against him. we never heard it.
He was born in Virginia in 1843, was
married in 1855, his wife having died
about three years ago. Ten children
were born to this family. eight of
whom are yet living. Mr. Driver has
been a member OF the Mennonite
church tor about FORTY years, being a
deacon in that church most of that
time. He will be greatly missed in
the community where he lived, for he
could ALWAYS be depended on to do
the right thing at the right time.
Perfectly honest and straight forward
in all his dealings, he was a good
friend to both poor and rich alike and
it will he a long time before we have
any one take the place of Uncle John
Driver. The best that can be said ol
any man. is she was a good man."
and that certainly will apply to our
good friend who has left MS. He was
hurled at Mt. Zion cemetery Tuesday
Of this week.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-03
opdSr Of alton

State OF Missouri. County OF Morgan, IS.
In the Circuit court, Morgan county, Missouri,
Nathan P. Stevens, il living, and If dead, then
the unk nown heirs devisees grantees and wild
ow Of said Nathan r. stevens;
Robert Williamson AMI Catharine Williamson
living and II dead, then the unknown heirs.
devisees and grantees OF said Robert william.
son. defendants,
The State of Missouri to the above named de-
PENDANTS,
You are hereby notified that the above named
plaintiff has this day flied his petition, duly yer.
fled, with the undersigned clerk OF the Circuit
court OF said county in vacation, wherein. said
plaintiff alleges that he is the owne' of the
south halt Of the north west quarter. section Q,
township ~, range Is in said county of Morgan;
that he and those under whom he claims have
open. notorious, actual adverse possession there.
Of, that the legal and equitable title to same
emanated from the government over ten years
ago: that the defendants. Nathan p. stevens and
Robert Williamson and Catharine Williamson.
il living, seem to have some record-claim OF
title to said Ia nd as apparent patentee and
grantees as shown by plat book Of said county
and the mortgage records thereof. and II they
be dead then their heirs, devisees aud grantees
are unknown TO plaintiff. who for that reason
cannot set forth their name herein nor describe
Their interest Tor the reason that same IS un
known to plaintiff; that the said defendants
are not residents of the state of Missouri; that
they have never been in the actual possession OF
said land, but that such apparent record owner
ship OF said defendants 10 said land Is adverse
and prejudicial to the pla'"'in. Whereupon. i
is ordered by the clerk of this court in vacation
that said defendants be notirie,l Ivy publication
that plaintii has commenced a suit aRainS
them III this court, the object and general natur'
Of which is to try, adjudge and determine thu
title of the said south half of the noithwes
quarter. section Q. township ~ range Is in sal,
county and for a decree divesting the defend
ants of right, title or interest therein and to ves
such apparant interest as they may hold TO sal
lands in the plaintiff, and that unless they b
and appear at this court. at the next term Their,
. OF to be begun aud holdeh al the COURTEOUS
in the city OF Versailles, in said county on tn
: 9TH day OF December next aud on or before tn
hrst day OF said term, answer or plead TO III
petition herein, the same will lie taken as COT
fessed aud Judgment will lie rendered accnr'
ingly. Aud il is further ordered that a cop
hereof be published once a week for four col
e secutive weeks in the Morgan County REpUBi.
CAN, a weekly newspaper printed and publ sh.
e IN said Morgan county, the last insertion to he
least thirty days beforr the first day Of said ne
= term VI this court.
v Jno. J. JoSES. Circuit Clerk.
J A true copy from the record.
n Witness my hand and the seal Of the Circu
"A Court OF Morgan county, Missouri, this the
u day of October, 1912.
IsEALl Ino, J. JosEs Circuit Clerk
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-03

Geo. Weaver will have to h urry up
with that coal or Mayor Harrison may
60 cold this winter.
We are having regular Missouri
weather now the glorious vacation
Dame Nature is taking preparatory to
her winter rest.
There can be nd license granted for
a saloon in Versailles unless the
church members. Freemasons. Odd
Fellows. Knights of Pythias, M. w.
A., and o,her orders. whose laws for
bid membership lo saloon keepers,
bar tenders and other liquor dealers.
sign it. and when they sign such pc
tltlcn they violate their obligation, as
well as tne Golden Rule.
Cornelius Roach. Secretary Of State.
talked with a haniluI OF the faithful
at the c urt house tuesday afternoon.
According to the twelve Roach Reas.
ons Cor snonlh he = Progressive.
Rev. II. ). lhornhill, OF Eldon.
the new Pastor If the Baptist Church,
moved to Versailles last week, occu.
plying the Spurlock residence on Van
Buren, & Jackson streets. He viii
hold regular services next Sunday. II
has been so long since the Baptists
here have had a pastor, they are
probably a little wild, but may Bro,
Thornhill soon have them all coming
the Lords way again.
p. J. Mcdonough, of Purvis, wa.
here Tuesday after goods. Pete re-
ports a good business.
John Hays was accidently killed ir
Eldon last week.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-03

The Republicans of this county
have candidate for representative that
they certainly can vote for, nc mar
stands higher in Morgan caunty than
]. w. Kaufman. He has lived here a
great many years and has been one Of
the most progressive and successful
farmers in the county. A man of
splendid good sense, he a always
be counted on as doing the right
thing at the right time. The voters
of this country will certainly make a
mistake if they fail to send Mr.. Kaf-
man to the legislature.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-03
To Teachers OF Morean County.

Your grade in ability will be based
largely on the methods used, the &C
curcy with which you follow the
course OF study, and your Reading
circle work.
Your grade on management will
depend largely OF the decipling main.
taiued in your school rooms, and in
terest shown in TIE ,cher's Meetings.
No Ord year work to be given this
year, as all Ord year pupils work with
4th year class. No 9th year work to
be given this year, as all 9th year pu-
pills work with 9th year class. No
7th year work to be given, as all 7th
year pupils work with 9Th year class.
Teach largely by outline. The
proper use of the typical method in
cludes the outline method-typical in
this sense does not near paragraph.
A text in Language, Nature Study,
Spelling in the lower grades, Oral
Geography, 1st and End year num-
ber's etc., is utterly impossible, unless
you are larger than any text on these
subjects COULD BE you will make a
failure of teaching them. Get larger,
or, in other words, be bigger than
your subject.
Study the course of study and text
books carefully. that you may know
how long each lesson must be in order
to cover the work in each month.
If you have more classes than the
State suggests the fault is yours
improve your methods.
The State Course of study has
made good, it is being used, it is us
able. Don't say, 81 do the best I
can ] am trying to use it," ETC.,
such expressions admit failure.
Make your school interesting to
yourself and pupils.
M. WTAy WITTEN,
Supt. of Morgan Co.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-03
Saved by His Wife.

SHE'S a wise oma who knows just
what to do when her husbands life is in
danger. but Mrs. K. Flint, Bra,n,re,
Vt, Is of that kind. "She insisted on
my using DR.. X ngs New Discovery"
writes MIR. i. ter a dreadful cough,
When ! was so weak my friends all
thought | had only a short time to live,
and II completely cured me-" A quick
cure for coughs and colds, it's the most
e'Ie and reliable medicine for many
throat a, d lung troubles-grip, bronchit-
is Group. whooping cough. q%uinsv, ton.
s%ill''s, lieinorrhages. A trial will convin.
ce YOU 80 CTS. and 500. Guaranteed
bv kardell Drug Co.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-03

We are in favor of the single tax
for bachelors and old maids. We
would tax every male, arriving at the
age of 81 years without a mate, the
sum OF $50. and increase the penalty
$40. each birthday. until so, then
Oslerize him. For old maids would
make the fine just half, but the same
punishment as a wind-up.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-03
A Log on the Tract

OF h fast express means trouble ahead
If not removed. so does loss of appetite.
1t means lack Of vitality, loss Of strength
and nerve weakness. If appetite fails,
take Electric Bitters quickly to overcome
the cause by toning up the stomach and
curing the indigestion. Micheal Hess.
heimer of Lincoln, Neb., had been sick
over three years, but six bottles of Elec-
trio Bitters put him right On his feet
again. They have helped thousands
They give pure blood, strong nerves, and
good digestion. Only SO cents at Kardell
Drug Co.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-03
Mrs. Marie j. Wilcox Dead.

Died at the home Of her son, Rev.
]. S. Wilcox, near Glenstead, Tuea-
day morning, Oct. 1st, 1912 at $3.50,
of heart failure, aged "a years, 2
months and 20 days. Mrs. Wilcox
was born in Cooper county, Mo-.
July End, 1888. Her remains will
be inferred in the Kapps cemetery,
Moniteau county, Thursday.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-03

If the child starts in It's sleep, grinds
its teeth while sleeping, picks at the
nose, has a bad breath, tickle appetite,
pale complexion, and dark rings under
the eyes; it has worms; and as long as
they remain in the intestines, that child
will be sickly. WHITES CREAM YER.
MIFUGE clears out the worms. strength
ems the stomach and bowels and puts the
little one IN the road to health and cheer.
fulness. Price 25c per bottle. Sold by
Globe Drug Store.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-03

Tickling in the throat, hoarsness, loss
of voice, indicate the need of BAL.
LARD'S HOREHOUND SYRUP. II
eases the lungs. quiets the cough and re-
stores health in the bronchial tubes.
Price 21c, soc ami Sl.OO per bottle. Sold
By Globe Drug 5 ore
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-03
Wanted SO Men.

Want so laborers to work on new
track Missouri Pacific Ry. at Verailles
come ready to work apply
Wm. DALsTEIN,
Section Foreman,
Versailles, mo.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-03

Our county court must be often out
of meat, coffee and sugar, Judging by
the frequency of its sessions. but the
salary fund is probably in good shape
and must be .pcnt.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-03

These chilly mornings, when it is
impossible to arouse yourself from
slumber's light embrace, you should
enjoy the comfort Of being awake on
time dy usng n of our alarm
clocks at,
Slower Jewellery Store.
Carl Shelton, who has been quite
sick with pneumonia. is improving,
and we hope will soon be out again.
If you would rather pay your sub
scription in wood, bring it in-15
months for a good load-we are be-
ginning to feel the need of it.
There are 115 subscribers who
were ordered tranferred to our dead
head list by the post office depart
ment. They owe US $1.00 each, or
more. We earned the money. and
need it. II not paid at once we shall
try a collector. 1t is a shame to
comp el,us to earn that money again .
tie first time was hard enough.
Mr.. f. Price represented Versatile.
Lodge. no. III A. F. & A. NJ, a,
Grand Lodge at St. Louis last week
and had such a good time of it he
didn't get home until Tuesday.
Jim Todd has the largest dairy in
Morgan County.
Joseph Tuckley and wife recent,
returned from a few days visit to South
East Mo-,
VIM. Hites, of Simpson coal bank
transaCting business the city Tuesday
Jim Todd is now carrying his mai
in his Ford" and people along hi,
route get their mail almost as soon a,
the ink is dry. He used to &c. bacl
about four o'clock. Now he sails il
about eleven.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-03

It's only about mounth until election
and the candidates are beginning to
beat the brush in good shape.
Speakers are coming in and from this
on, politics will be the main bust ness
until election is over.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-03
Fortunes c

There's often much truth in the saying
"her face is her fortune" but it's never
said where pimples, skin eruptions, blot.
ches. or other blemishes disfigure il. I'm.
pure blood is back OF them all, and
shows the need of DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. They promote health and beauty.
Try them. so cents at Kardell Drug Co.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-03

The devil is off on a vacation hav-
ing turned his business over 10 The
Taft mud machines until N,yember
9th the Father of his' couldn't
stands 'em.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-03

When your fool does not digest we'll
and you feel blue" tired and d~iscourag.
ed, you should use a little HERBINE at
bedtime. II opens the bowels. purifes
the system and restores a fine feeling O,
health and energy. Price Soc. Sold by
Globe Drug Store.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-03
Republican Ticket.

For Asssssor-Howard {. baugherty
For Treasurer-Orvil New.
For Surveyor-Wm. X. Stephens.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-03

W. A. Crayton, Bessville, Mo-, says:
II got down on my back last winter with
kidney and bladder trouble until at
times I could hardly get up. saw Fo.
ley Kidney Pills advertised so I got a
box of them and they Strengthened me
right up and I can recommend them to
all who have kidney trouble" For sale
by all Druggists.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-03

Francis NJ. Hughes, Spratt. Mo. says:
~ have had kidney and bladder trouble
when I tried a sample of Foley Kidney
Pills. The" relieved me, so l bought a
bottle and find they have done me more
good, and I got great results. | recon-.
mend Foley Kidney Pills as I got more
results from them than from anything I
ever took" For sale nv all Druggists.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-03

J. \. Nyden, Frisco, Mo. says: Last
winter I contracted a severe cold and it
settled on my lungs. My lungs were
verv sore, and l got a bottle of Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound. That cured
me right away, and I recommend it to
ALL" For sale nv all Druggists.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-03

Champ Clark's work for Wilson is a
weak invitation OF the job Bryan did
for Parker.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-03

Garry the news to Hadley. Oh.
he was there himself. Well, then, he
did It himself.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-03

When the nose Is oily or shiny bathe
with borax water and wash with almond
meal instead of soap.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-03

]. A. Alderman, West, Plains. Mo-, was
confined to his bed with rheumatism,
and suffering intense pain. "A friend
recommended Foley Kidney Pills and I
began taking them, with great benefit.
In a few days I was out Of he'd, in a few
more up to town, and in Is days I threw
my cane away. cheerfully recommend
Foley Kidney Pills to others" For sale
by all Druggists.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-03

Woman complain that we do not al
ways tell them the truth, yet they always
demand that we compliment them.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-03
A man thinks he knows; a woman
knows she knows. Neither really knows,

G. H. Combs, a we'll known citizen of
Mercer Co Mo-, states: about a veal
ago I took a severe cough and I tried diff
ferent kinds of medicine and two physic.
ians, but they did not help me. My son
left me a bottle of Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound, and it helped the a great
deal more than anything l had taken"
For sale bv all Druggists.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-03

Don't rub the face with too course a
towel. Treat it as you would the finest
porcelain, tenderly and d~elicately.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-03
Saves Lee Of o

IT seems that my l4.year old boy
would have to lose his leg, on account Of
an ugly ulcer, caused by q bad bruise,"
wrote d. F. Howard, Aquone, N. c. "All
remedies and doctors treatment failed till
we tried Bucklen's Arnica Salve, and cur
ed him with one box" Cures burns,
boils, skin eruptions, piles. Csc at Kardell
Drug Co.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-03

Don, he afraid OF using a little rive
powder on the 'ace. neck ami arms. il
troubled With -ricklv heat