The Marshall republican., 1913-10-17
The BIG PICNIC

SBhNt VI "a Wal
clubs of Fayette, Glasgow, Slater and
Gillian on Tuesday, October 14th
was attended by perhaps one thous-
and people who had the appearance
of men and women, who enjoy sub
stantial prosperity, and desired to en-
list in the. cause that has for its OBJ
ject future development and progress.
The crowd had the appearance, OF
real good road booster, who were
ready and willing to put their shout
dcrs to the wheel and thereby accom-
plished substantial results.
The picnic grounds we're located
upon the large lawns of the beauti-
ful resident district OF Gillian. A plat
form was erected for the use of the
Gillian concert band and the spea-
kers. Three sections of seats for the
visitors we're arranged in front OF the
stand.
During the morning hour the time
VAS spent In conversation and social
greetings, while the band discovered
pleasing music. Their selections were
all good, and the musicians received
many compliments for the part they
took In the entertainment.
At noon a basket dinner was serv-
ed OF every thing hat is good to cat
fried chicken, old country ham.
salids, pies, cakes and many other
good things ito numerous to men
ticn." but mighty pleasing to the
taste, made every one glad he or She
was there. In short the dinner was
every thing that could be desired Ia
this respect and reflected great ere
dit upon the good house wives OF Gil
liam and vicinity.
After dinner the meeting was call
cd 10 order By MIR. W. Il. Swinney
who after u brief address OF welcome
Introduced Judge j. 7. llariston OF
Howard county az tho chairman OF
the meeting. II there were only one
good road booster In Missouri Judge
Hariston would be designated as the
man. lie never misses n good road
meeting 81 ANY opportunity TO boost
for good roads. lie Is a farmer that
wants good roads, because he believes
that they will benefit the farmer. His
speech was a real boost for good
reads. he hit straight from the shout
der und made every word he said
count. We regret that we are unable
10 reproduce his splendid speech In
full M II certainly presented a con-
vinoing argument In behalf OF better
roads and demonstrated that they
were not only badly needed but were
ap absolute necessity in order TO
make life on the farm what II should
be.
The next speaker was Rev. Fred v.
Loos OF Liberty. Mo-. who came to the
meeting as the representative OF the
Federation OF Commercial Clubs Of
Missouri. He h an orator, who
knows how to entertain and amuse al
audience. lie said that he was an old
fashioned Democrat who believed
Champ Clark was the great man OF
the nation. His enlogy OF Missouri
and Missourians was fine and greatly
pleased his hearers. lie also gave a
slron boost for better roads and urg-
ed individual effort on the part
OF all the people.
Jno. G.. Miller OF Marshall: Judge
Al Walker OF Fayette; Presiding
Judge II. w. Hickman and Judge w.
A. Quinn. also made short addesses,
A telegram was read from Hon,
Frank Buffum, state highway COM
missioner, expressing his regret at his
inability TO attend the meeting. He
suggested that n start be made for a
rcck road from Slater to Glasgow,
and wished good luck and success for
the meeting.
The picnic was In every way a sue
cess and a very enjoyable occasion
for all who attended,
We noticed on the grounds several
from Marshall, among the number
were: I. Davidson, ID. c. Bolton, S. T.
Gray, j. Il. McAmis, Robert Johnson,
II. Phillips. w. II. Philips, j. r..
higgins, Sheriff s. T. Price, w. T.
burroughs, c. ID. newton, ]. J. Witt.
Robt. Cl6ush, w, d. Laurie and son.
l. !lt.I. Ni zee ptsl"t -tN. ~
ana rrp rr 80 s"sut 81
The people of Gillian are good en-
%tcrtainers, we wish them success and
prosperity and all the good things on
earth especially good roads.