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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-12-18
The Century Club.

The Century Club held a Home
Economics meeting on Tuesday af-
ternoon with Mrs. E. A. Thompson.
Almost the entire membership was
present.
The program was upon House
Hold Decoration, and aside from an
interesting paper by the leader,
nearly all the other members had
some practical contribution upon
the subject.
After the program the hostess
asked the guests out to dining room
VII ere most attractive three course
luncheon was deintily served. The
place cards we're most artistic and
original, and Mrs. Thompson, as
the Chairman of the " District on
Home Economics ably demonstrate
ed what could be delightfully."- serv-
ed FOR limited amount.
The Club having decided that as
the high cost living had become a
national issue that it would be an
interesting experiment for each
hostess to serve within a prescrib-
ed sum.
The luncheons provided has GER
tainly shown marked ability and
reflect credit upon the hosteses.
| Y
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-12-18

Royal Neighbors Elect Officers.
Carlina Drescher, Oracle
Molie Webster, vice Oracle
Julia Leake, past Oracle
Nellie Swearingen, Chaplain
Eueeuia Evans, Recorder
Gussie Cozad, Receiver
Louie Umstattd, Marshal
Alberta Dye. Asst. Marshall
DeliapCummings. Inside Sentinel
Fosa Begley, Outside Sentinel
Mabel Morse, Manager.
The above were the officers elect
ed at the Royal NeighbOrS meeting
Saturday.
Mrs. Drescher was elected dele
gate and Mrs. Webster alternate to
the state meeting which will be
held in Sedalia in March.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-12-18
Me- TT D Mudd was called m CT

Mrs. H. B. Mudd was called to St.
Louis Saturday by the serious ill
ness of her brother-in-law, Otis Nor
ton. He was operated on that day
for absce ss on the lung and his con-
dition was considered serious. At
this time he is considered much
better.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-12-18

John L. Owen Chapter U. D. c.
met Dec. 10, 2:3O o'clock with Mrs.
7. M. Boulware. The literary sub
ject for the afternoon was Women
of the South" Mrs. John Dawson
was leader and gave short sketches
of lives of several famous women.
Poems we're read and a paper The
Trinity" which all enjoyed. After
the program a social hour was spent
with Mrs Boulware and her guests
during which she in her own sweet
way, served dainty refreshments.
Boys riding saddles are just the
thing for your boys Xmas present, at
Reed X. hollands.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-12-18
Old Settler Passes Away.

Mrs. Fannie Wootten died at the
home of her son, H. c. Wootten in
Oklahoma City, Monday. The de-
ceased was an early settler and
lived near Spaldine until about eight
years ago when she went to Okla
homa. She was a grandmother Of
Mrs. j. D. Rohr of this city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-12-18
Moved.

Crawford G. Gibson have moved
their restaurant to the south room
under the opera house. The room
has been neatly fitted up and they
have neat quarters.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-12-18
School Entertainment.

The grades at the public school
will give an entertainment next
Tuesday evening for the benefit of
the library for the grades. Admis-
sion Is cents; children IS cents.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-12-18
when You Start
Out Christmas

you want to be sure you are com,
ine back whole. 1t wouldn't do to
have an 8ccident happen on that
day. Lots If accidents are the re-
suit of poo harness. You can in
sure agains- one by securing a set
of ours which we guarantee to be
as good and strong on the inside as
it is attractive on the outside
Come, look one over.
REED x. holland
Everything in Leather.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-12-18

VIM. Shannon and wife of Han
nibal spent Sunday with A. S. JAYNE
and family.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-12-18

Special for this week ONLY
half length rawhide whip. price Csc
at Reed X. hollands.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-12-18

Does your Telephone receipt read
Paid until Jan. 1914. If not call at
office and get one that does.
l.. L, Owen, Mgr.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-12-18

For Rent-5.room house, with
lights and good barn. See John
Cleary. 1925
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-12-18

You will find Rohrs Bargain
Store head quarters for china,
dolls, games, candies and all kinds
Of Christmas goods.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-12-18

It at ROhr's Bargain Store.
W. B. Spalding is in receipt of a
letter from the Burlington Vinegar
& Pickle Works stating that if
enough acres of cucumbers are
guaranteed they will establish a
sailing station here. This would
bring many dollars to our Monroe
and vicinity. 1t would be we'll for
all who desire to grow cucumbers
to notify Mr. Spalding or the Demo
crat. This must be done soon as
the Company must make arrange.
ments early. Attend to this matter
M. P. LaFrance, one of the lead
ing citizens of Rails County, is dead
after a long illness.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-12-18

Suits and overcoats from Hanly
& Green make excellent presents.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-12-18

Miss May Thompson of Stouts-
vile, is visiting friends here.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-12-18

Reed hollands line Of all kinds of
riding saddles are the best | ever
saw.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-12-18

Mrs. Harry Donovan and baby of
Hannibal. are guests Of friends here.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-12-18

Mrs. c. S. Mckinney returned to
St. Louis yesterday after a visit
with her sister, Mrs T. M. Boulware.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-12-18

Clarks foot warmer FIR your bug
ey at Reed X. hollands.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-12-18

If you want the greatest value
for the least money you will spend
it at Rohrs Bargain Store.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-12-18
Rouse-Geulick.

Ruby Rouse, second daughter of
Jackson W. Rouse and wife,
and Leland Geulick. were married
Sunday afternoon in Palmyra Tie
young people will live on a farm
about seven miles from Palmyra
May they have a happy and pros
porous journey through life.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-12-18

Special | will offer this week
only l SOLD rawhide whip 6 IL feet
long for only SO cents at
Reed X. Noland's,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-12-18

For Sale 8 room house and two
lots Oh First and Davis ST. Also
2 smaller houses in north part of
town. A. j. Garner. IL.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-04-16

illness only about a week. He
leaves to mourn one daughter, Mrs.
Chas. Steiger and two sons, VIM. and
Theodore. The wife having proceed
ing him a few years ago.
There was a musical at the M. E.
church Tuesday evening by local
talent.
There will be a band concert and
dance here Friday night, April 18th,
given by Bloomington band and
orchestra. Ladies free; everyone in
vited.
Miss Jennie Smith spent Sunday
with her friend Leila Rech in the
country.
Frank Brock, of Potosi, Sundayed
in town.
Miss frankie Bossert was in Du-
buque few days last week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-04-16
Temper and Good Looks.

Thoughtfulness for others and I'M
selfishness are great beautifers, for
all perfection of skin and feature will
not make up for an unlovely express
sion due to a hard heart.
Every girl is not possessed of an
amiable temper or a pretty face, but
every girl may try to improve both
her temper and her face, She may
not be able to alter the shape Of her
nose or the color Of her eyes, but if
she cultivates an interest in those
about her, if she tries to make the
world happier for those with whom
she is brought iMto association, she
can scarcely fail before long to win
a pleasing. expression Of countenance
that will cause physical defects to be
forgotten. And, after all there is
some satisfaction to be got out of
working on ones disposition and Guilt
waiting the higher self
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-04-16

Can Snakes Fascinate Their Prey?
Mr.. Fitzsimons answers this ques-
ton in the negative. The belief in
fascination is general but there seems
to be no real foundation for it. 81
have had much experience of snakes, -
writes Mr.. Fftzsimons, "and have
made it my business to observe care
fully their habits and ways, both in
their natural condition in the wild
state and captivity, and in no instance
have I ever known a snake to fascin-
ate an animal in the manner it is al
legged to do" He has seen two spe-
cies, which he mentions, many a time
in trees surrounded by a crowd of
t1uttering, chattering, excited birds.
But the birds were not, he says, fas-
,cinated by the snake; they were en-
deavOring to intimidate it in order to
brighten it from their haunts.-West-
minister Gazette.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-04-16
BLOOMINGTON
Sturn1ers

special Correspondence to the Herald.
More Bloomington items on another
page.
Frank Newman, who was visiting
relatives here, last Friday received
word that his son b. D. Newman, who
was taking treatment at sanitarium.
would have foot amputated at the
hospital in San Antonio this Monday.
Mr.. Newman started for Texas, and
hoped to get there before the operation
would be performed. Burnell was
suffering with tuberculosis of the ankle
joint, and the surgeons hope that
amputation will stop the spread of
the disease. The many friends here
extend sympathy.
Chas. Martin, who went to Wau-
kesha last week to attend the funeral
of his brother, writes that he will
not return for a time
Mrs Alice Small and son Earl went
to Lacrosse last week where Earl had
an operation for hernia. At this
writing he is recovering from the
operation as rapidly as could be ex-
pected. Mrs Small returned home
Saturday.
Myron Moore. son of Fred Moore
and wife of Wyalusing. who had an
operation in Lacrosse. last week, is
improving. Appendicitis was the
trouble.
Lincoln Abraham had business
in Madison last week, and Lincoln
Jr. visited in GAINESVILLE.
Harley Hickok and Thos. Wood
house returned from Nebraska last
week. and report nice trip. They
stopped at Omaha and saw the effects
of the recent cyclone.
W. G. Forehand made a business
trip t. Platteville last week. Mr..
Forehand is making a success of the
store, and we hope to see him stay by
| it.
Frank BARLEY, who stopped to visit
at Lancaster for few days, is expect
ed home this week.
The newly elected village officers
met and qualified last Thursday even
ing.
Last week McKevitt Bros. brought
home from Dunning, Ill, fine young
Percheron horse. He is two years
old and weights 1900 pounds.
Minis. Mulrooney. Gillian and Nc
Pherson made trip to Dubuque last
Wednesday.
Aug. Dreifus & Co. last week
placed a couple of fine new show
cases in their store, as we'll as other
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-04-16
Natures Silent Power.

Calapities! If any state in the
Union had had an earthquake or fire
causing a loss of from $20,00O,O00 to
$40,000,000 we should have stood
aghast. But the recent extraordinary
cold snap in the citrus fruit belt Of
California is reported to have ruined
almost four-fifths of the orange and
lemon crops. The estimated damage
is put by some as high as $40, 100000,
of which between 100000 and S.
100000 will be a loss to railroads in
ourtailed freight receipts. Nature ex-
erts it's destructive forces in many
ways, sometimes with the violence of
an earthquake, and at others with the
silent, sweeping, icy hand of the Frost
King. California has suffered in re-
cent years from both visitations. But
It's wonderful natural advantages, it's
wealth of resources, and, above all,
it's self-reliant people, may always be
depended upon to lift it above every
adversely. But hasn't it had it's share
for the present? -Leslies.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-04-16
BEETOWN.

special Correspondence to the Herald.
Messrs. Lambon and Wicks, of Glen
Haven, we're Monday callers.
The town board met Tuesday.
Mrs. j. Donnlley, of Bloomington,
visited her grandmother Wednesday.
Major Taylor left Wednesday for
Mason City.
A small crowd attended the Ladies'
Aid Society Thursday; the next meet
ing will be May 8th.
George Jackering and wife are re-
joicing over little daughter at their
home.
Harrison Pierce caught five young
wolves last Thursday.
Clyde Rogers and Everett Irish were
at Lancaster Saturday.
A few from this place attended the
Ludden sale at Bloomington Saturday.
The Royal Neighbors America
initiated five more members Saturday
night
The Free Masons held lodge Satur-
day night after which supper was
served at the hotel. DIR. NARROW and
L. Abrams, of Bloomington, attended.
Sunday visitors were Clarence Rails
beck and family at R. Birch's; Chris
and Toay Garner and families at A.
Sturmers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-04-16

fixtures. The store is looking fine,
and the new owners are doing nice
business.
The business men will have another
meeting on the Gath, and j. l.. Gillir
of Madison will make an address. Mr..
Gillin is with the extension depart
ment of the university.
W. q. Lewis visited relatives in
Platteville last week.
Relatives here who received copies
of the Dos Palos, CAL. Star last week,
saw an item to the effect that Fred
Hadley had new Ford auto. Also
his son in law, Mr.. GREENE, had a
surprise party.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-04-16
TESTED AND PROVEN
There is Heap of SoIace in Being Able
to Depend Upon a Well-Earned
Reputation.


For months Herald readers have
seen the constant expression of praise
for Doan's Kidney Pills. and read
about the good work they have done
in this locality. What other remedy
ever produced such convincing proof
of meritH
Oliver Doll, N. Adams & Hickory
Sts., Lancaster, Wis, says: For a
long time I was troubled with dis
ordered kidneys. There was a dull
ache across my back and it was very
lame and sore. The kidney secre.
tions became highly colored and other
wise unnatural. l used several RENE
dies but received no relief until
procured Doan's Kidney Pills from
Hatch's drug store. They corrected
the trouble from the kidney secretions
and removed the pains in my back +"
when Your Back is Lame-Re-
member the name.'' Don't simply
ask for kidney remedy-ask distinctly
for Doan's Kidney Pills, the same
that Mr.. Doll had-the remedy backed
by home testimony. SOC all stores.
Foster Milburn Co., Props Buffalo,
N. Y.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-04-16
CASSVILLE.
earliest,

special Correspondence to the Herald.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Jeffries and
baby Helen of Downers Grove were at
the Jake Foehringer home over Sun.
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schumacher, nee
Stella Druen. of Garnavillo, visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. @. Kuenster Satur-
day and Sunday.
Walt Ziegler, Nick Ackeramn and
Chas Grimm were in Dubuque to
witness the Julien fire Tuesday.
Mrs. Frank REESE of Bloomington,
is in town this week; will remain
until after the concert Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hampton of
North Andover, were with the latter s
parents Mr.. and Mrs. M. Schiller over
Sunday.
Oscar Daley is smiling over the s
pound baby girl who came to their
home Tuesday last; mother and child
doing nicely.
Frank Elwell left for Spokane Tues
day where he will look over the
country with view to locating.
Mrs. Ben Twining and daughter
Letar visited the Hartfords last week.
Sunday brought Mr.. Twining for a
short visit here
Died, at his home in this village
Sunday, April 18th, Joseph Thoenis-
son. an old and respected citizen his
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-04-16
PLATTEVILLE.

Mrs. Elizabeth Beckett went to
Cornel1a one day last week to see ner
father, Henry Rister.
Mrs. Seemeyer's grandson. Charl-
ton Amende, of Belmont, spent few
days here with her last week.
Mrs L. M. Eastabrook attended the
convention of the Congregational Mis-
sionary Society in GAINESVILLE last
week.
Mrs. Donald Pettyjohn and baby
left on Thursday for their nome in
Minneapolis after visit of several
weeks with her parents.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-04-16
AROUND THE COUNTY
BAGLEY.

EQSC4d4 correspondents 10 the herald
Oscar Barnes is now day engineer
on the steam shovel, G. B. & @
double tracking.
Albert Schnee is moving back to
the farm and the little birds say,
keep the wedding bells ringing.
Mrs. H. Swale, of Potosi, will be
here, April 14th to 10Th, with a stock
of millinery, skirts and shirt vaists.
The art exhibit at the school Fri
day and Saturday, April IS and 10 ;
over 200 pictures from the best artists.
Admission 10 and Is cents. Doors
open each afternoon and evening. The
proceeds will be used to purchase
pictures to hang on the walls of
school building. Here is golden
opportunity to see at a small price
the poductions of the worlds greatest
artists.
A good dressmaker is wanted in
Bagley; rooms at a small rental can
be had right in the center of business
and more work than one can do.
Miss Sadie Patch lost nice pin,
horse shoe and oak leaf design. She
is waiting to see if you found it.
A letter from Mrs. J. A. Young,
Ashland, Wis.,, says up there billiards
and heavy snow drifts are the order
of the day. Cold and disagreeable.
Mrs. Ruttenberg is now entertain
ing her uncle and aunt from Milwau
kee. DR.. Ruttenberg returned from
taking Herman Havill to the hospital
to be treated for some disease of his
leg E; an operation may be necessary.
Mrs. Sedlmayr Sr.. spent nine or
ten days with her relatives at Glass;
Vile and Glen Haven. Glen Haven,
a town always wet, will run dry July
1st
Mrs. Lorraine Rudolph, of Milwau-
kee, is here for a month s visit with
her aunt, Mrs. Rutten berg, of Bagley.
Hiram Harvey. now of Canada. is
here this week calling on old time
friends and also to sell his fine resi-
dence in town. Harvey took up a
claim and must remain three years
to prove up. Hiram says its great
country for small grain and all kinds
of vegetables except the tender kinds.
They are apt to have frost every
month in the year.
julie Oswald, while chopping cut
his foot; the ak entered the instep and
made an ugly cash. He had been us
ing a long handled ak, by mistake
picked up a short one and made
miss lick.
The neighbors started asubscription
paper aud raised $73 rs for Mr. Verde
Clark to repair damages when his
team ran away and his infant child
was killed. Mr.. Clark wishes to
thank not only those who gave money
but those who gave work and material
to repair wagon and harness.
Jake Beer and wife did some trad
ing at Prairie du Chen last Monday.
Miss Mary Davis, of Prairie du
Chen is now employed in the ]. T.
Clifton home.
Ladies' Aid supper at the M. E.
church Friday evening was a grand
social and financial success. Over $40
was raised on preacher s salary.
Mrs John Harris Sr. lost her door
key. If you found it, please return
it at once to the owner or at the L.
II. Cobb store.
Geo. Miller Sr. spent a month
with his relatives, the Meningitis, of
Potosi.
The damp weather slipped away in
the night and this 18th day of April,
is sunshine and beautiful
The backward weather will rush
the farmers when spring is really in
earnest.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-04-16
Hearing and SEEING.

Hearing and Seeing.
Suffragette- you come to our
meetings you'll hear some plain
things.
Male Thing-Ah! And see 'em, no
doubt!-London Opinion.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1913-08-14

The unsupposable case here imagined,
would not have been worse than the actual
case of President Madero, his trusted Mill
tary friend Huerta, the rebel" chief Diaz,
and the American Ambassador Wilson.
Madero was as regularly elected President
of Mexico, as Woodrow Wilson is President
of the United States.
Diaz rose in rebellion against President
Madero.
General Huerta was the Commander Of
Madero's army, and was supposed to be at
tempting to put down the rebellion of Diaz
Ambassador Wilson persuades Huerta and
Diaz to meet and confer, on the neutral
ground of the American embassy.
The Madero chief meets the rebel chief;
and they agree to unite forces against
Madero.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1913-08-14
For Cannon 20

The Hon. Fitzgerald was one of the %
Democratic traitors, who at a crisis, deserted
their own leader and their own party, and
went over to the Republican leader and the
Republican party.
The Republican leader was old Joe Can
non, the cynical standpatter who had grown
gray and rich in the service of the Special
Privilege corporations.
The Republican party, at that crisis, was
trying to re-chain the House of Representa-
tives with the old arbitrary One man power
rules, in order that Speaker Cannon could
drive through Congress the infamous Payne
Aldrich tariff which doubled the profits of
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1913-08-14
The Mexico Question, Situation and Prospect

9 UPPOSE that General U. S. Grant, dur
- ing what the Abolitionists were pleased
to call ''The Great Rebellion" had come to
terms with Gen. Robert E. Lee, through the
mediation of the British Ambassador, and
had seized the person of Abraham Lincoln
threatened Congress with the Army, assumed
the reins of power as Provisional President,
and had telegraphed to the Powers
II have the honor to announce that have
overthrown this Governments
And suppose that few days after this,
General Grant had caused Abraham Lincoln
to be murdered, under the impudent pretense
that Mr. Lincoln was attempting to ESCAPED
What would the Powers have said to Gen
eral Grant? What would they have thought
of the British Ambassador? What would
have been thought Of Gen. Robert E. Lee?
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1913-08-14
Air You the Conspicuous Democrat Who Voted

AT the Baltimore Convention last year,
"A Fitzgerald of New York arose in the
midst and began speech.
AS he uttered the words, "a Conspicuous
Democrat he paused, just an instant.
1t was enough: Texas steer climbed up
on his hind quarters and yelled at Fitz-
"Air you the Conspicuous Democrat aOho
voted for Cammom?
This, also, was enough: the Convention and
galleries broke out into storm of laughter
and applause, ana the Hon. Fitzgerald of
New York never released himself from the
horns of that dilemma. lie wildly gesti-
culated, and was supposed to be trying to
speak; but while his motions were distinct,
his voice wasn't. The crowd couldn't shut off
his moving pictures, but it could drown his
noise, and it did.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1913-08-14

IN this weeks issue, l gladly give right of
way to the financial article of Hon. Joseph
H. Eagle, of Texas.
He has studied the Glass-Owens bill now
pending in Congress, and he dissects it scien-
tifcally
Unless I am misinformed Mr. Eagle was
brought up in the school of Populism. The
financial theories of that misunderstood
school are those Of Adam Smith. Ricardo,
Spencer, Thomas Jefferson, Andrew jackson,
John G. Calhoun and of ''the men who saved
the Union"
The u. S. Army could never have been kept
in the field on silver and gold. There wasn't
enough "sound money on earth to feed,
clothe, pay, and supply with ammunition the
million soldiers that followed the old flag. to
say nothing of the currency needed for the
ordinary business of the country.
The ''rag baby" sa0ed the dag for the
Union!
The cowardly bankers of New York, Phila-
delphia, and Boston had buried their "sound
money" The kind of money that is good