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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-14
Cross State Highway.

There is movement on foot to
build Cross State Highway from
Hannibal to st. Joseph and as Mon
roe City can get on this route if the
proper effort is put forth we have
secured the plan on which the work
is to be carried on.
The Cross State Highway Associ-
alton was formed at Brookfield
and Mr.. w. B. Fahy was named Ex-
ecutive Committeeman for Rails
county, Mr., M. B. Proctor for
Monroe County Judge j. S. Hardy
for Shelby County and Judge G. W.
Pine for Marion County.
1t is proposed that each town on
the route will form an organization n
and that organization will select
its most practical route and submit
the route and a pledge to grade and
drag that route, making 80 foot
roadway between bitches and a 80
inch crown, after these various
routes and pledges are submitted to
the County Committeeman, the AS
sociation will submit them to Curtis
Hill. State Highway Engineer, who
will then examine and designate
the route He will then call on the
organizations to make their pledges
good and as soon as they have
done so the route will be made the
Official Cross State Highway.
1t is only intended to grade and
drag the roads for the present, but
eventually it is expected to make it
a first class rock road.
The various places between here
and Hannibal are busy and organi-
izations wiif-be formed at Hassard
Huntington. Rensselaer, and Hume
well this week. The people at Ely
have already organized and have
planned a rock road from West Ely
to within four miles of Monroe and
at present their plan seems to be
assured thing.
A meeting of the Good Roads
Club has been called for Monday
evening and a full attendance is de.
sired, not only of members, but OF
all who may be interested.
1t is important that we get very
busy in this matter. otherwise the
route may 60 north of US over the
PALMYRA and Watren roads ~
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-14
In Memoriam.

Oscar Meyer died Friday, March
s, 1912, aged 20 years, and was the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Meyer.
o, it is always the brightest and
fairest
Of your darlings that God takes
away
Like flowers the choicest and rarest
Are surely the, first to decay.
It's difficult indeed to reconcile
ourselves to death like the one
that has just occurred in our neigh
borhOod.
Why Oscar Meyer should be call
ed away in his youth and useful
ness we cannot understand. When
death claims for its own, the aged
and 1ecrepit, though we may mourn
much, we soon become naturally
reconciled, but when as in the pres
ent instance, the Silent Reaper gath
ers from our midst one of our lovli.
est types of manhood, then indeed
does stubborn humanity revolt and
refuse to be comforted.
He was a charming young man,
always cheerful and joyous bringing
pleasure to everyone who came in
touch with him. Loved by his
friends. companions and school
mates and the idol of his home his
passing leaves a. void that cannot
soon be filled.
His courage in his hours of suffer
ing was wonderful Even to the
last he had something cheerful to
say to those around him.
After all there is certain glory
surrounding such a death. To pass
out bFavely IN youth when life is
the sweetest, before age had lined
the brow and darkened the vision,
before sin and sorrow had touched
him was sublime.
The memory of his sweet charac-
ter and pure life are the greatest
comfort his loved parents and sis
tiers could have. God comfort them
and lead them through the dark
valley of sorrow out into the sun,
shine of happiness again. May the
heavenly spirit of your son and
brother hover over you and guide
you safely to him in paradise when
| lifes journey ends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-14
Will Play Ball With Hannibal.

Will Young of Monroe City, would
try out with Hannibal in an en-
deavOr to gain regular position in
the outfeld. AS yet no contract
has been rendered Young but the
directors may decide to send him
one in few days. Young is known
throughout Monroe county as the
best outfelder playing in that Sec
ton of the country. He is fast on
his feet and a good hitter.
Maggie MCGEE, the Cannibal fling
er. remembers Young as the player
who secured three hits when he
(McGee) pitched for Paris against
Monroe City during the latter part
of the 1911 season. Young has sue
ceeded in hitting some of the very
best twirlers in Missouri and no
doubt the Monroe City youth would
stand a good chance to get on the
regular out garden staff. Courier
Post.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-14

C. c. Cassady writes US to send
his Democrat to Little Rock. Ark.
He says: Fine weather down
here. Garden stuff looking good"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-14
Get Business by Advertising in the Democrat
Judge W. B Drescher SO.

Yesterday as the eighty eighth
birthday of Judge W. B Drescher,
one of the best known citizens of
Marion county. For two terms he
was mayor of the city of Hannibal,
for several terms its treasurer and
and collector. He served for years
on the county bench, lastly as pre-
siding judge, resigning few years
ago to retire to his country home.
His long and honorable life has
been mostly spent in this county.
Coming here when lad from a for
eign land, he settled near Palmyra,
not only quickly learning a new
language but mastering its history
and traditions and familiarizing him
self with its choicest literature. Be-
ing always a great r, a Ter, his ample
book shelves are filled with the
works of the best authors. His faith
er was an Alsatian and served in
the wars under the First Napoleon.
He, himself is one of the few re-
naming Mexican veterans having
enlisted and served in that war un-
der the late Col. Doniphan. Judge
Drescher has always been the best
type of citizen, furthering every in
terest for the betterment of his COM
munity. He is an optomist, finding
the bright side of every question.
preaching the gospel of peace and
contentment While he has not laid
up great fortune. he will leave a
richer heritage of the strictest hon
or and integrity No man will say
he has ever taken an unfair advan-
tage of him. His nature is essenti-
ally generous no worthy applicant
for charity is-turned empty-handed
from his door.
Today he stands six feet, as erect
as when a young man; his faculties
clear, his senses alert, except his
hearing which time has somewhat
dulled, but his eye so keen that he
each day reads his St. Louis paper
and Hannibal Morning Journal with
out glasses.
Having passed through the trials
and disappointments, that come to
all. with fortitude and facing what
the future may bring, with the same
strength of character; for the past
few years he has enjoyed the quiet
of serene old age.
An honest man is the no5lest
work of God" and Judge DreScher
stands in this class. All honor to
him and may he yet be spared many
more years of useful happiness
Hannibal Journal. March 8.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-14

Remember the date for the COM
bat Thursday evening. March 21.
Woman Suffrage is the question.
The place Of encounter will be the
High School Auditorium. Affirma-
tive. c, l. Carpenter and w. Garnet
AlcOrn; negative, Byron Mcfarland
and E. M. Sipple.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-14
GRACE BAPTIST.

At 8 p. m. today we have Bible
reading on Baptism.
Song service tonight begins at
7:30 with a song by the children.
Preaching at s o'clock; subject,
Seeking to Save"
On Sunday, Bible School at 9:45
a. m. Preaching at II a m. Subject
what is Man that Thou art Mind
ful of Him." Evening 7:S0. subject,
why Should the Work Cease"
All are invited.
DIR. j. w. SMITH. Pastor.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-14

George Seward. Of Harvard, Iowa
came Saturday to visit his brother
Steve Seward. south of town. This
is the first time these brothers have
met in about 20 years.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-14

Henderson & Sons Produce Co. 1
car poultry and car eggs; McFar-
land Bros car -four
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-14
ST. JUDES CHURCH.


Rev. Charles A. Eaton, Rector.
On Friday at ga. m. The Holy
Communion. At 7:30 p. m. Even
song, address, Subject, "Watchful-
ness"
Next Sunday, The Fourth Sunday
in Lent (Mid-Lent or Refreshment
Sunday.)
7 a. m. Celebration of the Holy
Communion.
9:45 a. m. Sunday School
1O:45 a. m. The Holy Eucharist
and Sermon. Subject, Sorrows"
7 p. m. Evensong and Sermon.
Subject. "Pilate and Popularity"
FIRST BAPTIST
Wednesday, Prayer meeting 7:30
p. m,
Friday, Woman's Missionary So
ciety with Miss Daisy Huston 2;20
p. m.
Teachers meeting with Miss Rosa
Smith 7:30 p. m.
Sunday, Sunday School 9:45 a. m.
Preaching. IL a. m.
Sunbeams, 2 p. m.
B. Y. P. U. $50 p. m.
Preaching, 7:30 p. m.
Respectfully,
7. D. BROWN.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Win White, of
Shelbina were the guests of Porter
Patton and family several days
last week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-14
ABOUT THE CHURCHES
Interesting News Concerning the
Different Denominations.
This Column Closes Promptly at
g a. M. Each Wednesday.

The meetings at the First Baptist
church continue with increased in
terest. There has been 8 additions
to the church to date. Rev. Smith,
the pastor, is conducting the meet
ings and good crowds are in attend
-ance at all the services.
The Rev. FIR Connolly is now To-
Gated at Edna, Mo. FIR Connolly
during his work here made many
friends whose best wishes 60 with
him to his new field of labor.
METHODIST
Preaching II a. m.
Sunday School $50 a. m.
Junior League 2:30 p. m.
Senior League $50 p. m
Preaching 7:15 p. m.
Prayer meeting 7:15 p. m.
Public cordially invited
CHRISTIAN
Bible School 9:45 a. m,
Preaching II a. m. and 7:30 p. m.
C E. $50 p; m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday, 7:3O
y. m.
Choir practice Friday 7:30 p. m.
The public invited to all our serv-
ices Sunday.
w. Garnet Alcorn. Pastor.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-14

The S53 acre farm owned by
William Bell. deceased. was sold at
partition saleat New London Thurs
day for $3.50. J. A. Jones was
the lucky bidder.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-14
Discovered South Pole.

Christiania, Norway. March 8.
All doubt that Capt Amundsen
has discovered the South Pole was
set at rest this evening. so far as
Norwegians are concerned, when
King Haakon sent a cable of con-
gratulations to the explorer at
Hobart, Tasmania. The king also
granted permission to ase the
names of himself and Queen Maud
in connection with the new lands
discovered by the Norwegina ex-
plorer,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-14
DIR. ]. w. SMITH. Pastor

Miss Edith Jarman is at Kinds
boro. ILL.,, trimming in Mrs. ]. B.
Merrill's Millinery house. Miss
Jarman is a most excellent young
lady and as designer and trimmer
Of ladies headwear she is first class.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-22
THE VALUE OF ENTHUSIASM.

It doesn't matter much really
what ones position may be, 50 long
as one fills 1t we'll. The main thing
is to 1T into ones place, whatever
the place may be. and when one does
that all other things take care of
themselves. There is no superiority
but in superiority OF service. The
way up Is always open to all climb.
ers.
The enthusiast who puts his life
into the making of the first rude
lens did humble thing. yet he lifted
mankind nearer to myriads Of new
worlds. The man or woman who on
" adds columns o Figures II they
he always added right. is a very
bulwark of successful business. True
merit doesn't wait for recognition; II
asserts itself.
The men who care least for their
work and most for their pay are the
poorest paid. The best paid men are
the ones who think least about their
pay and most about their work.
The only thing any man has to
sell to this world and the only thing
the world has to buy Is service.
No one can bunco the world very
long. One may fool an employer for
awhile. but one cannot fool nature
for q minute: every step must be for
ward or backward; there Is no side
stepping or standing still, he VII,
does not advance falls back; he who
stops 10 distanced; he who does not
grow shrinks. But he who strives
upward finds strength and skill and
confidence and enthusiasm added un-
to him at every step.
Fishes that Idly float and drift are
carried BY the currents Of the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-22

Simeon Ford Is sometimes really
witty. Describing visit to Palm
Beach, he says: Palm Beach Is
we'll named. There are palms on ev.
cry hand. and especially on the col.
ored employers. and they are continp'
ally waving, thus creating a gentle
draft on the pocketbook. Every time
you turn around you are held up b,
a colored bandit with seductive
smile, and a productive whisk-broom
ard his battle cry is mo quarter
nothing less than half dollar"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-22
FLORIDA EGGS SOLD
AT IS EACH

Information comes to US that the
[.akemont Poultry Farm of Winter
Park. which makes a specially of
Rhode Island Reds. sold a sitting of
Eggs. week before last, to q party in
california for s. an egg-$60 a
dozen. This is the record price for
eggs, at least in the South. But, of
course, If one only of those IS eggs
produces a chicken that will be
worth hundred or two times as
much when grown. it is not too
sreat a price to pay for them. At
any valuation such as IL put on such
fancy fowls today the investment is
a good one, provided that no mishap
cvertakes the eggs In transit
Times-Union.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-22
FLORIDA BUILDING BOOM.

From all parts of Florida come re.
ports Of great progress in building
Nearly every city and town In the
State has been this winter crowded to
its capacity, and the necessity Of
erecting more buildings Is generally
realized. Quite number Of visitors
have been so favorably impressed
with the outlook that they have in.
vested In Florida and will spend con.
siderable sums Of money during the
present year In the erection Of build.
ings.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-22
solE EXCELLENT SUGGESTIONS
!. FOR SCHOOL PATRONS

The Gainesville School Improve
nent Association has adopted the
following resolutions which are sc
sensible and come 20 nearly embody.
ing the attitude that all citizens
should maintain towards schools and
teachers everywhere that we print
them, and recommend them highly
to the patrons Of the Lakeland school,
and all others interested In the cause
Of education:
Whereas. The School improvement
Association is an organization coop.
Grating with the home in all things
for the betterment of conditions that
pertain for the proper development Of
the children and youth of the COM
munity; and
Whereas. To obtain the best results
perfect harmony between home, school
and association must exist. and
Whereas, To better promote this
harmony, We, the School Improve
ment Association. as individuals,
Resolve first. To see only the good
points In our child's teachers and
to speak about them to her and
others.
Second, To think always that the
teachers are trying to do their best.
Third. Not to criticise the teachers
IT. the presence Of our children or
others.
Fourth. TO visit the school - Of
ten as possible. that the teachers may
be assured Of our interest In them
and the well-beins Of their pupils.
Fifth. That II we feel positive
that the teachers are using unwise
methods with our children. We will
have friendly talk with them abou:
the matter before referring 1t to
higher authority.
Sixth. To make gentle enforcement
Of obedience to wise rules. . vital
principle In order that the home and
school may work In harmony.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-22
SAYS FLORIDA
CANAL SEEMS CERTAIN

There has been and still is, much
talk of a canal across Southern Flor
ida for the benefit of ships plying be-
tween gulf ports and those of the
Eastern seaboard and Europe. AS the
Panama Canal approaches completion
this project seems more certain, and
to show its advantages, Col. Waiter
son had the following to say in re-
gard to 1t:
ITO the untraveled mind the south.
ern coast of Florida, extending on
the East Atlantic from Palm Beach
and Miami to Key West and on the
gulf coast from Tampa down BY
Charlotte Harbor and Boca Grande,
including the Lake Okeechobee and
Caloosahatchee river regions to the
Dry Tortugas, seems long ways OF.
1T is Just outside the door Of our
back yard. Presently the Gulf OF
Mexico, made a worlds thoroughfare
by the completion Of the Panama Ca.
nal, will be the Mediterranean Sea OF
the Western Hemisphere. Then the
hack yard will become the front yard.
changing the whole marine geography
Of the continent. transferring the
scepter OF commercial power from
the North to tho South. and making
. shipping highway and vestibule Of
continental enterprises Of what has
hitherto been but tropic waste.
The poor do not know how rich they
are until they 90 down into their
soc13."
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-22
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY,

I am . candidate for the ONCE Of
Prosecuting Attorney for Polk
county, and respectfully solicit the
vote and support Of the reader ana
every democratic voter At the pr.
mary election, April 30. I promise
that II elected, I will devote my time
and energy to the duties Of the Of.
ace In prosecutions for the State.
Respectfully.
EPPES TUCKER. JR.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-22
GASOLINE AND CARELESSNESS.

Newspaper readers know thataboni
ever SO often the columns OF the
daily press contain accounts OF II
iuries and deaths resulting from tAs
use OF gasoline or kerosene. TT = his
black headlines usually annou arc ,ha,
some one has been "horribl , burned. ;
While beneath are to be nund all tn,
slckening details OF b ~ a mother. (,
child. or. perhaps, a. family, finds ext,
from this mortal plane through thu
ready medium provided by the gaso-
line or kerr Ieene can.
Howev er much these accidents diff
fer in detail whether the victims ar.
rcasked to crisp in the resulting hol
o.aust; whether they linger for day.
(pr hours before death puts an END
to their agonizing suffering, o.
whether they recover with disfigure
ment which they carry for the rest
of their lives, there Is one element,
common to nearly all OF these TRACE
dies. This is the element Of careless
ness. The expectations are 80 few
that one is safe in saying that case
line and kerosene explosions belong
H. the class of avoidable accidents.
Not long ago on the East Coast az
accident Of this character happened
IN which a young bride was burned to
death. Fort Myers had simila'
tragedy few weeks ago. and now
comes the news that a Lakeland WON
an poured gasoline on a fire under
the belief that 1t was kerosene, and
with the usual result.
1t Is not always the victims care
lessness which causes the accident.
In the Lakeland case the kerosene
can had been filed with gasolene
through the mistake OF some one.
Not long ago a Fort Myers house
keeper filled her gasoline tank with
lerosense because the grocery
clerk had made a mistake In the or
der. Being a careful woman she dis.
covered her mistake in time and no
accident resulted.
With common sense precautions
both gasoline and kerosene may BE-
used with perfect safety, but In the
hands OF the careless they are as
deadly as the gun that was not sup
posed to DO loaded is In the hands oil
a fool. Kerosene should NEVER be
poured on wood or kindling from the
can. A little In an open vessel may
be used In the starting Of fires with
out harm. but even then It should b.
used carefully and sparingly. Don,
take It for granted that because you
sent for gasoline you have received
gasoline from your grocer. but make
Q personal inspection OF the contents
Of the can. Don't leave gasoline
around the house In vessels where Il
can be mistaken for water. and leave
the use Of It In cleaning clothing Il
experienced hands.
Proper precautions would greatly
reduce accidents Of this character. II
not eliminate them altogether-Fort
Myers Press.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-22

downward to the sea where
- . course Of evolution they be-
Ae Holsters. Teh fishes that stem
.ae current and leap the rapids and
{ attain the pure waters of the stream
head become trout. 1t Is not very
| different with men and women
The seven steps unto the Temple
Of Success are lettered SERVICE
| Pensacola Journal.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-22
FOR STATE SENATOR.

To tho Democratic Voters Of Poll
County:
l beg to announce my candidacy FOL
the ONCE Of State Senator from thil
district, subject to the action OF the
Democratic primaries, the date OF
which will be announced later.
Respectfully.
H. ]. DRANE.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-22

MY hat IL In tho ring" declared
Roosevelt when friend insisted
on knowing whether he would be q
candidate for the presidential NOM
ination. There has been very little
question In the public mind a. to
his becoming q candidate. and his
expressive though somewhat slangy
statement merely confirms our fears
for the worst.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-22

The professional ward heller
voted against the commission form
Of government in, the election just
held in the city Of Augusta. The Op.
position of that element Is. OF course
t. be expected when any such radio
reform as the adoption of commits.
sion government is proposed, be-
cause II aims a death-blow at graf,
and other games at which the ward
Ecelers are expert.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-22
What's the matter with Gaines

What's the matter with Gaines
Vile, any way? The electric company
I'D there Is about to cease operating a
day current; the gas plant Is about
to shut down. and every now and
then We note the city is in total dark
ness All these things look to us like
a lesson In advantages Of municipal
ownership of public utilities.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-22
FOR STATE SENATOR.
To the Voters of Polk County:

To the Voters of Polk County:
hereby announce myself a candi.
date for State Senator from Polk
county. Having the will 10 serve
the peoples best interests, I will use
such ability as I possess in the eff.
fort to do so, should they entrust me
with this commission. respectfully
solicit the support of all the voters.
JOHN F, cox.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-22

The county commissioners OF Her
nando county concluded that Brooks
Vile should have a Federal building
10, with that simple directness that
marks the truly great they taken
their pens in hand and wrote a re-
quest to Congress to make an apprO'
priation for the purpose. Here's
hoping.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-22
FOR TAX COILECT0R.

l hereby announce myself Z candii
date for the ONCE Of Tax Collector Of
Polk county, subject to the Demo
cratic Primaries. II elected I prom
lee to discharge all duties Of the ONCE
faithfully and to the best Of my
ability.
HENRY ]. LEWIS.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-22
. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Political annou ncements will 10
accepted and inserted In this column
for one month or less for $500. or
will pc carried daily until date Of
election for $1,000. This fec MUST
be paid In ADVANCED
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-22

A Bradentown capitalist recently
paid $4,000 for some Of the cattle
Of tho Jesse Knight estate at Venice.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-22

From the same office is Issued
THE LAKELAND NEWS
a weekly newspaper giving q re-
sumo of local matters. crop condi'
tions, county affairs, etc. Sent
anywhere for 800 per year.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-22
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

The arm Of Clough Shoe Co
this day been dissolved. All 's~
edness Of the firm will be ''sss'
by W. NJ. Clough. who has 7u'''s
tho interest and goodwill Of l.
clough. and accounts due ne
irm will be payable TO " N C'aP
W. NJ. CLOrGh
C. D. cIOuGH