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The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07
COMMITTEES ORGANIZES

\ meeting OF the committee ap-
pointed nj the suggestion OF the
ministers alliance to look after tnr
destitute OF our city effected a perm
anent orsani.ation sunday afternoon
NJ $3.50 O'Clock at Christian church
The Officers and sub-commlttees
are as follows, ". II. Colyert WAS
made permanent chairman, Arthur
liupp yico-chairman: +. g. Barnhill
treasurer, and ". W. Carpenter se-
cretary Committee from the first
ward, y. Mex. Myers, chairman,
John w. Rose. w s. Koontz. l.. NJ
Morrow, John Jahns, Miss Mamie
Potter, second ward. Hugh Hayes.
chairman; W. l. Davidson. D. u.
Davidson, l.. G. Gauut. j. j. Ilirkpa-
trick, T.. NJ. Wright; third ward j.
NnnDyke, chairman; Arthur Hupp,
h. q. utz, George VI. Althouse, W.
W Carpenter; fourth ward j. T.. Nc
Amis, chairman; w, A. Vawter, Mrs.
j. c. speck, Charles Chatfee. s n.
Smith and W. w. Brooks.
The committee decided to carry on
the work this winter without the aii
OF a paid secretary. and use an the
money collected forIhe needy OF our
city, Plans We're made for the work.
which will systemize and render =,
less burdensome, and il Is thought
the plan of the ministers alliance
will result in the deserving poor OF
the city being looked after in sat
isfaetory way. The committee Is a re-
liable efficient one.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07
NEW InNInER YAnn

Herman Renken has purchased {.
X. Smiths interest in the Henley
Grain Company at Sweet Springs, Mo.
Il, +, Henley retains his interest -
the business and the style OF the new
nrm will be the Renken-IIenley Graia
and Lumber Co.
Laterials have been bought for lum-
ber sheds. warehouses and office an I
work viii be commenced as soon as
the materials arrive.
When the work is completed. al
most the whole Elevator property
at the corner OF Miller and Lexington
Streets will be under roof The con-
struction work will Be carried for
ward as rapidly as possible In order 20
be able TO take care OF the stock OF
lumber and other materials which
viii begin to come in in the near fu-
ture, and they viii soon be In position
70 figure with any one who Is want
ing to build.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07
THE NEW CHINA

Rev. and Mrs. Edgar f.. Strother
for the past three years c. e. secre-
taries to China, will be the speakers
at big mass meeting under the
auspices of the local union at the
Mt. Olive Church. Mr.. and Mrs.
strother's home city is St. Louis.
Mo. and they are home on g
urlough on account of the unsettled
condition OF the country during the
recent political revolution. when IT
was deemed inadvisable to continue
travelling In the interior OF China.
They have travelled thousands Of
miles in more than half OF the
provinces OF China, in all sorts or
conveyances and have had some
thrilling experiences and narrow
escapes during the revolution.
While on route from China, they
have attended the British G. Il. Con-
yontion. at Glasgow and the Europ.
can convention at Christiana. Nor
way: also meetings In Germany,
Denmark and Sweden. They repre-
sented China at the international
held In Los Angeleg,
July 9-i4th. where they we're also
on the program as speakers They
return to China this autumn. sailing
from New York via Europe
China was the second country IN
Tho world TO have G. Il. At the end
Of 2J years there were about 40O
societies. most OF them In the coast
provinces or China. within the
past three years. about 400 moro
societies have been organized. many
,f them I'm the inland provinces.
There are now 500 societies with oy.
,r $4,000 members.
From the above II will be seen that
,lr. and Mrs. strothor will have II
most interesting story to tell about
Ihina and rs they are both impress
i've and interesting speakers. tho
ocal union considers itself especI-
lily fortunate IN being able to have
he two secretaries TO China come 10
~. Oliver during their short stay
II this country. Nov. 10th at 1880
}. m. Is the date at Mt. Olive Church |
nd they will speak on 1.-THE NEW |
'HlNA." a cordial invitation ~
ilven to the general public TO ai,ena |
twkly ii.h
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07
MASS MEETING
IN COURT HOUSE

The meeting in the circuit cours
room at the courthouse Friday even
lag, October 81 was we'll attended
the court room was comfortably nn-
ed but there was room for a few
more who should have been there 20
hear the interesting discussion.
The meeting was called TO order
by Hon. u. u. Duggins who nominal
Cd Mr.. g. A. Radford for chairman
and there being no other nominations
Mr. Radford was unanimously elect
cd as the presiding officer for the
evening and made an interesting talk
upon the SUBJECT OF public utilities.
Mr.. Jphn +. Gilchrist. president OF
The Missouri Gas and Electric Ser
vice Company was the next speaker
pnd made an address. IN which ne
gave facts and figures In relation TO
his company especially with refer
once to It's financial affairs.
Speeches were made by Messrs
H. :. Tucker. g. 4. C. Sharp. u. G.
Horne. -. VI. SPOTS. Anderson q.
Moore, VIM. ]. Norton. 4. r. Rector
end u. VI. Reynolds.
Questions were asked by Ncssrs =.
u. Fleming. !. ". Hun. Dr VIM.
Harrison. w. l.. Montague. u. =.
Manning and lively interest was
manifested IN the discussion OF the
evening. The crowd was good ma
turcd ana seem to be infused with
the halloween spirit and enjoyed the
meeting very much but went away
considerably divided upon the qucs-
tion.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07
ganization.
\ NEW CONFE, TIONERy.

Lloyd and Ray Peechcr have purch-
ased the Farrell * son confestionery
located two doors west OF the Peech
er a Sons grocery store on the sou. n
side OF the square The confectloH-
cry was closed this week for tie
purpose OF invoicing and viii 10
opened for business Monday. Noycr.
her ~. Lloyd pcochor. member p
the iirm. has had extensive expert.
once ia the confectionery busine.s
Ray has been connected with Ito
grocery business In this city for "a
rrmbcr OF years The new lirm. no
doubt. viii make a rlcecss OF Ito
new venture.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07
WEIhER.TECKENIEYEI..

OnThursday October the 3Oth Mg.
Edward Weiher. the Oldest son o.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fritzt Weiher. a well
known man OF near Little RocF. VIII }
Is recommended very highly by all
who know him. and Miss Mary Teck-
emeyer OF Forest Green. the estim.
HE young lady and daughter OF Nj.
and Mrs. WIN Tcs kcmeyer OF that
place were married at the home OF
the brides parents at 5000 o'cloc.
thar afternoon. Rev. Miller pastor of
the Luthern church near Forest Grega
officiating.
The nttendents were Mr.. Jesse Teck
emeyer-a brother OF the bride. and
Miss Hannah Hoener OF Slater. coup.
In OF the groom. Miss Pearl feckemc,
yer sister OF tho bride and Mr., Fred
Eikerman OF Slater.
The groom was dressed In the coa:
ventional black, and the bride was
dressed I'm white. Her dress was OF
white broccaded silk messaline wita
all ever lace, with vail which ex-
tended almost to the floor. Her slip
pers being Of white satin with chif-
fon reseots, She carried bunch o.
white roses which made very pretty
affect. Ht
About i50 guests. were present,
mostly all of these being their rela-
tives with tho. exceptions OF a fcw
particular friends. After the cere-
mony an elegant supper was served.
Tie dining room was decorated In
ferns. and various colors OF crepe
paper. which made very pretty oc-
cassion.
Very many useful and beautiful
presents were received. The happy
young people len for short yisitwitn
friends and relatives IN 81. Louis. al |
ter which they will he back to their
home with his parents Mr., and Mrs.
Fritz weiher, about eight miles south
east OF slater.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07
CITY SHOULD NOT EM3ARK on
MUNICIPAL ENTERPRISE uN-
LESS ABOSoLUTELy NECESSARY
DOES PUBLIC SURELY NEED lTp
Municipality should Prove That
Municipal Ownership IL Required
For the Welfare of all
The Public.

When a city government embarks
upon municipal ownership enter
prise It should be governed by a sin
Gle consideration.
That Is TO say, II should be obvious
that Il Is absolutely necessary for
the welfare OF the public-tbe entire
community II TO do as Il pro.
roses to do.
II is not sufficient that the city
may legally do so," II Is rot enough
TO be able to show that the city may
by good management and strict econ
omy, make the proposed undertaking.
There should BIO an affirmative rea
son for everything that q city govern
ment does either that q mandatory
state law raquireA the city 10 act 10
the PROPOSED manner: or that an sun-.
avo!dahle and imperative necessity
compels the action. II
II is UP TO those who advocate
municipal ownership to show to tho
voters OF Marshall unanswerable rea.
sons for bond issues and increased
taxes for municipal ownership ex-
ploits and experiments.
Tho people OF Marshall want facts
ADV.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07
iNCOnpoRiTEp.

The A. a. U,.mes and Co.. has In.
corporated for s25, 900 and will oper
ate the Broken Dollar Store at Mar.
shall, store at Lexington and will
open a ., 10 and 20 cents store al
Slatec 81 November Is.
They expect to start two more
stores during the coming year.
a. A. Grimes was elected presi.
dent and general manager. T.. Hec-
ker vice president and Mrs. Nettle A.
Crimes. secretary.
u. J. Thorp who has been connect.
ed with MIR. Grimes ia Marshall will
have charge OF the store at slater
and y. +. Bode i'll contipue as man
ager OF the Lexington store.
We wish MIR. Grimes and his as
societes success under the new or.
X. l.. Sherman OF lndianapolis
Ind. has arrived in Marshall and
has accepted position as assistant
manager with Mr.. A. Grimes H.
the Broken Dollar Store. Fisherman
has had six years experience in tho
East with .. "a aud - cents stores.
and Is an expert in this line Of WORK
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07
spECIAL ELECTION NOV. ~.

Mayor Ed. ~. Mitchell has posted
notices for q special election TO be-
held In Marshall Tuesday, Nov. is
for the purpose or voting on the
proposition to incur an Indebtedness
by the city OF $7o.OOo. aud to issue
bonds Tor that nmount to erect or nc.
quiro by purchase aud extend and
Improve an electric light plant to be-
owned by the city.
The voting places will he az follows
In the first ward at the city hall; in
the second ward at Marshulls feed
yard; IN the third ward at Erwin 4
Sons carpenter shop aud In the fourth
ward at II. ~ Odell's mule barn.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07
AMONG ouR FRIENDS

The following names are new sub.
scrlbers or renewals during the past
week:
stephen Tudors, u I. city.
John NoiacHberger Blackburn.
W. T.. lliunah. Gillian.
Mrs Frank lliunah. u 3 slater.
VIM Clause, r 2. city.
+. J. llillcn. Nelson
%. u. Loimkuhlcr, Il ., slater.
L p. Mathis. City.
Chas LaXton, Il. o.. city.
Mrs. Harry Jackson. Fort Benton.
Mont
Sch!cszer Pros san Bcnito. Tcs.
Mrs. !. c. stephens. Payson. Okla.
!. ~ lluiL city,
Mike Oppcr. n I. slater.
J. T. Morton, city.
\. c. Fanchor. r. 3. city.
II. y, LaRue, r ., Sweet SPRINGS.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07
HOCKADAY-ORRAR

Irwin Hockaday. young business
man OF Slater. and Miss Ethel Oroar,
daughter OF the later =. II. orear
were united in marriage Saturday
evening. November | ut the home o.
the brides s!stor. Mira. Claude Hill. o.
Slater. Rev. W. NJ. RAIDER. presiding
elder OF the Marshall Methods,
church district. was the officiating
minister. About 1875 guests witness
cd the ceremony.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07
ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting OF the stock.
holders Of the Saline Fair Associa
tion was held IN the circuit cour,
room Tuesday. November I at d. m.
The business OF the past year was
gone over and proved very satisfac-
tory, IL is said that the report of Sc
crotary, Il. w. Brown was a neat and
well arranged summary of the work
OF the past year. and was satisfac-
tcry In detail. and shows the associa.
tion In good condition. notwithstand-
ing the large amount of improve.
ments put on the grounds last year.
Alter the report OF the secretary Sc
ven directors we're elected: John w.
Rose. Arthur NJ. Guthrey. Ed. II. Nit
chell, VIM. Scheppers. Henry Lowen-
stien and Louis Bencdick.
After the election the directors Of.
fceted an organization rs follows:
John w. Rose, president: A. VI. Guth-
rey. vice president. q. A. Radford.
treasurer: r.. w. Brown. secretary.
II Is the intention OF the associa-
ilon to make the 1914 Saline county
fair the best In tho history of the
seat. The association hone 10
build an agricultural building on the
grounds for farm aud garden pro-
ducts and have II ready for the 1914
fair. u Is their Intention to have as
line II not better speed ring an was
given at the last fair.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Cards have tecn received here an.
nouncing the marriage OF MIss
Nadine Barnes and Louis Landwell.
both OF 81. Louis, which took place
Saturday. Nov. l. The bride IL u
daughter OF Rev. A. ". Barnes. u
former presiding elder of the Metho.
dtt churca In the Marshall district.
and ut ono time tho family were
residents OF Marshall.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07
DEATHS
Mrs. LAyINIA N. sNEEn

Mrs. Lavinia ~. snecd died Sat
urda, morning at o'ciock at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Cora Ball
In Kansas City of heart trouble at
the age OF rs years. She Is survived
by 3 children. l.. w. sneed Of Pueblo.
Colo. II. l.. sneed OF Nelson and
Mrs. Cola Ball OF Kansas City. The
funeral aud burial services we're held
AZ Centralia Monday. Nelson record
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07
THANKSGIVING SERVICES

Arrangements for union Thanksgiy-
ing services We're discussed at a
meeting OF the minister's alliance
which met at the Farmers Savings
bank Monday morning. The services
win be held Thursday. Nov. 27 at
io;30 a. m. at the Methodist church.
Rev, Clarence Hodge, who recently
submitted his resignation as pastor
of the Baptist church, will preach
the sermon. Mr., Hodge does not ex-
pect TO leave Marshall before Janu-
ary lst.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07
GEORGE ". SEALS

George Washington Seals. color.
cd citizen and almost landmark of
blackburn, died Friday morning.
October "a at the age OF 81 years old.
He was buried Saturday at the color
cd burying ground at Salt Pond. cast
OF Eimwood--Blackburn Record.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07
iitilCii.NicNitIihN

Elmer Birch, an cmpioyo at tho
Gross bakery IN this city and Miss
Anna McMahan OF Blackwater were
married at the Baptist parsonage IN.
Blaokwator Sunday. Rev. Reed, pas
tor OF the church. officiating. Tho
newly welded couple will make their
home Ia Marshall.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07
=. u. McCI.I5IIAND

$. y. McCleiland. former resld-
ont OF Saline aud brother of Mrs. ].
r. Fulkerson OF Salt Springs and
VIII McClelland, died suddenly Sep
tcmber 10 OF peritonitis at Durango.
Mexico. aged 81 years. lie moved
from Saline about 20 years ago. lie
Is st.ll we'll and favorably known
here.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07

]
sure.'
I Think what woult. be the hlstori,
iiers. n all the marliers monuments
obllterated?
Where would the coming genera.
items read the history OF our laad
In musty histories alone. hidden
away IN unused libraries. perhaps:
while now. "he who runs man read
the history OF Americas holy days.
md the deeds Of our hoorcs writ In
stone and bronze.
Some have said ~ believe IN the
all sufiicing present: let the dead
past bury It's dead" Shame to your
selfish one OF to-day,
To whom do We owe all that we
are, and all that we enjoy OF civil.
zaiionH To those who came before
us aud brayed the dangers and hard
ships OF an unknown, untamed and
hostile Wilderness!
The aneestor-worship OF natiol
called beathen, might teach us self
sufficient. modern Americans a lee.
son wo oltimes need.
The baby homes. old folks rest,
mercy hospitals, civil improvements.
play grounds. public baths. parks,
etc. viii always have their share OF
loving ana enthusiastic attention and
development, but who seeks out the
ionely grave in tangled and neglec.
ted family burrying-ground, or ny
tie dusty roadside. graves which
hold the remains OF Revolutionary
soldiers who helped make America
what II Is today2
Who preserves from oblivion old
documents, deeds. state seais. record
marriage and death certificates, war
papers. lists OF our nations defend
ers, historic spots and old abandoned
homes OF our great men and heroes7
The Daughters OF theAmerican Revo-
luton.
For one hundred years congress
wrestled with the requests that the
Government buy Mt. Vernon. all To
no avail. when to the ID. A. r. Col |
orial Danes, and other patiotic So
ciety momhers, formed the Nit. Yer
non association and bought Mt ver-
non, which has been restored 10 it's /
almost pristine glory There mea I
stand with uncovered, heads before 4
The tomb OF him whose life has
made that tomb nations shrine.
The committee for furnishing tho
vest room OF the Old Tavern at Ar
row Rock earnestly request that any
Who have the above mentioned and
,eeded articles OF old-fashioned or
historic furniture. which they viii
iorate or lend to be used in this
historic room. In this museum ta,-
srn Will please communicate with
ne as soon as possible. az our time
= now short. Respectfully.
MRS. II, NJ, MERiwETHER.
1915 Gladstone Bidg. Kansas City
Exchange papers please copy. !,
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07
\ NEW MARKET.

= =. shaver or Clinton. No. f.
making arrangements TO open meat
market IN the store room on West
Arrow Just west OF Glass Bros tailor
inr shop. The market equipment -
being installed and Il Is thought the
new ilrm viii be- ready FOR business
by November 10.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07
LlNlilEH YARD SOLD

W. o. Ballcw. OF the Balicy Luu..
Der q Hardware company OF Nal =
Bend. has sold his intercr; t.
lumber yard to Kansas city lir B..
The hardware stock viii be moved .o
the Palmer block In Malta bon:
whore store will be opened.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07

days, there have been is fights and
skirmushes, with rs killed, IL woun-
ded and injured, six personal as
saults and IL buildings aud bridges
wrecked or damaged by dynemite.
The property loss is estimated al
$4,000 and the loss in wages is es-
timated at $4,000
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07

DR.. j. ID. Jackson and daughter OF
Herndon were here Monday also Law
renee Winslow OF the shaekelford
neighborhood.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07

Mrs. Fannie Coats has returned
from Kansas City where she spent
several days with her daughter, Mrs
James L. Roberts.
Rev Barrett began meetins at
Mt. Leonard ON Monday evening.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07
SHOE Box SOCIAL

There VIII be shoe box social at
Maple Grove school house i-2 milos
\. T.. OF Marshall Friday, Nov. IA
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07

LOUIS q. LAKER. 1S.years-old.
died nt the Colony Thursday. Oct. 30.
Paris Walker shipped the remains to
Dolton. Mo-, Saturday for burial.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07

Miss Bertha Reich, Miss Clara sis-
man esd Mrs. Moth all OF Glasgow
were shopping in Marshall Monday !,
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07
CURRENT
EVENTS

The futile presidential election. '
the activity OF the British Minister.
the ordering OF foreign warships TO
the Gulf the flight OF Felix Diaz to
an American gunboat. aud the prom
$50 Of a now message from President
Wilson. these. with other incidgnts
have made the Mexican situation the
leading topic FOR the past week. Tho
lingo spirit has about disappeare
nom American newspapers. which
regardless Of party, support Pres.
dent Wilson's Course with practical
unanlmity.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07
CITY c 0UN Gil

The city council o. the city OF Mar.
shall met In regular session at els
hall on MONDAY evening Noyeml 20
ard. Present: T.. n. Mitchell mayer.
y, j, Mitchell, e. {. Barnds. ). T..
Allen. T.. Il, Pembertou. II. :. Tue.
kcr, J, NJ. Rose. ". W. Brooks and
Dr. W. -. Welch councilman: 4. H..
James city attorney and G. u. Al,..
anGer city clerk.
Permission was granted To Lester
Lindsey to build AN awning In front
OF his picture show.
Ordinance No 5lN, being a gen
cral sidewalk ordinance was passed.
Ordinance No. 5l9 being an ordia.
ance TO issue a bond IN the sum OF
one thousand dollars In anticipate n
OF the current revenue Tor the pre-
sent fiscal year was passed.
Plans for Improvements on Busd
street at the ice plant approved ana
ordered tiled
city Treasurer \, 7, Swishcr filcl
his monthly report showing balanr,
In the various funds of the city on
October 3lst, 1918, rs follows:
In General Fund ........S 33G.GI
In Water Fund ..........2 2399.G3
II. w. w. Sinking Fund 90. gGO..S
Ia Fire Fund ...,..... lG9.I7.
In Poll TaS Fund ....... GOO
There is also in the $4,000 bond
issue fund balance of Sa37.3G.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07

The greatcst International fleet
ever gathered IN American water
i5 expected 10 assemble ut Hampton
Roads early In 1915 by invitation of
the United states Government TO
celebrate the completion OF the Pan.
anna Canal by making voyage 20
san Francisco after visiting washing
ton. Tho nattlcship Orcgnn viii
lead the ships through the canal.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07

The Department OF Agriculture
has issued statement that the crow
Is u friend OF man aud should lp
spared. II g. declared that he dc
siroys enough Grasshoppcrs. cut
worms. white gruhs and other IN
furious Insects to make him yalua-
bic to the farmer, He has one bad
habit. lie eats little birds aud
birds eggs.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07

The coal miners strike in South
orn Colorado has continued for over
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07

In the Government land drawing
In the Nebraska National Forest
Military Reservation Martin Trlch OF
kirksvillc. Missouri. drew first
choice aud will receive a quarter
section for sl2O0 which may lc
worth ms much as $4,000.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07

Gen Filix D!az applied TO the
American consulate at Vera Cruz Tor
protection and was taken on board
the United States gunhoat wheeling
Two Mexieans aud an American new
spaper correspondent were also LAX
on on board, Acting Secretary OF the
Navy Roosevelt has directed that
the men be transferred TO a mail
steamer bound for Cuba after 1t had
left the last Mexican port.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07

Il. y. Dyer shipped car load o.
cattle to 81. Louis Monday night.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07

The faculty o. the school OF cduca.
ton OF the Missouri State University
has decided that IN all official corre,-
rondencc and publications slmplilicd
spelling will hereafter ne used. The
faculty will introduce resolutions at
the next meeting OF the Missouri
state Teachers Association mdorsing
the simpliediied spelling.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07

Estimates furnished to Pros. VII
son by members his Cabinet will be-
the basis for asking an appropria-
tion OF $i.25o.00o.o0o to run the
Government from June 3oth 1871 to
June 3Oth 1915.