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The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20
DAXIS-MITT

George W. Davis. who was principal
Of the Marshall high school during
the past year was married Thursday
June 10 to Miss Adeline r. witt oi
Kane, III. Mr.. Davis left last Mon
day for Illinois and his mother, Mrs
Eliza Davis and sisters. Misses Ethel
and Mary Davis. left Wednesday
morning to be present at the wedding
After the ceremony the newly wed
ded couple left for Bradentown. Flori
da. for honey moon trip. Mr.. Davii
is u graduate OF Missouri Valley col
iege and has many friends here who
will extend congratulations.
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20
nUsINESs COURSE

The Marshall school board has un
der consideration the matter of putt
ing n business course in the high
school this fall. The course will
probably include typewriting. short
hand. spelling and ponmanship. TIL,
tendancy OF modern day education T.
toward the practical and It is hoped
that plans will be completed TO pu'
this much needed course In the school
4 large number OF high schools oyei
the state have tried this prae etica
course and consider IL a success.
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20
JOSEPH WICKER DEAD

Joseph Wicker. former resident
OF Pettis and Saline counties died
Sunday night at the home OF his son,
Delmer Wicker. in Webb City. Death
was the result OF injuries recei, I'd
when he fell from a wagon few
days before.
Mr.. Wicker was II years Of age.
The remains were brought to Black
water Chapel Wednesday where
funeral services we're conducted by
Rev. d. V. Alton. after which the
body was laid to rest In the cemetery
there.
Mr.. Wicker is survived by his son,
pelmar, brother and two sisters, J.
,. Wicker and Mrs. Phoebe Charles
of Sweet Springs and Mrs. J. D.
Crews OF Houstonia.- .--Houstonian
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20
HENRY BLOSSER

Henry Blosser. an extensive and
prominent agriculturist OF Saline
county. died Saturday, June II ct 10
y. m. OF paralysis at his home one and
one-half mile west OF Blosser. He
was q progressive citizen. widely
known through the county and uni
versaliy respected for his ability and
integrity OF character.
He had stroke Of paralysis Mon
day, June 0 and was In critical con-
dition up to the time Of his death be-
cause OF his advanced age. he being
SO years 2 months and 20 days old,
having been born In Virginia. March
"a. 1891.
Mr.. Blosser was OF Swiss descent
and OF a Revolutionary stock. his
maternal grandfather having been a
veteran of the evolutionary war. He
was married March IS. 1863, to Miss
Sarah Baker OF Ross county. Ohio,
also virginian by birth, who proceed
ed the husband several years TO the
great beyond.
Mr. Blosser. wife and family. NOV
cd to Saline county In 1865 from
Ohio and settled in the neighborhood
west of Marshall. which has been. the
family home every since. AS a boy
Mr.. Blosser had passlon for hunt
ing and in late years he often went 70
Colorado and Wyoming In the fall OF
the year, to camp and hunt. The
commodious family residence con-
tains many trophies OF the chase am
ong them a specimen OF the head
and neck of n magnificient elk killed
In wyoming. He was member OF
the Christian church and prominent
In all good work OF the country. He
was an elder In the church for num-
ber OF years and was most liberal In
the support OF that religious organiza-
tion. He was an ardent Republican
and during the Civil war was staucl
union men.
The children who survive are al
follows: Louis and William Blossei
Of Marshall; Quincy ofNorway. Kas.
Joseph OF Oregon and Erskin OF Bios
ser. The children were all at thu
bed side of the father at the time o
his death. J. W. Heskett. HUSBAND
|. OF the late Mrs. Mary Blosser Heskett
theonly daughter OF the deceased
with his two daughters. Anna AM
Allie OF Jefferson CITY were also q
the Blosssr homo q the time Of III
demise.
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20
RIG SNAKE STORY

Col. F. NJ. Storee>told us a bic
stake story which he youches for
and therefore must be true, He said
that w. M. Page, who lives on the
Peter farm. southeast OF town and
who raises many chickens. found his
egg crop very short of late and while
gathering them the other evening
found big blasksnake in the. nest,
After o lively tussle he killed. his
snakeship and found II to measure ! 1
feet ana 2 inches long. After chop
ping Its head off and holding II UP by
the head, rs unbroken eggs came
out and about bucketful Of '.scham-
bled'' eggs. M.
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20
f3O YEARS OLD

Marshall posses an unusual citiz
n In obed Noble. who owns the How
ird Hotel building and assists hi
ion-in-law, Charlie Howard, In man
sing the hptel. Mr.. Noble tells NJ
hat he has never been sick in bed O
'ay In his life. has drank nothing bu'
Tot water since 1890. doesn't smoke
hew or drink liquors. takes plenty o
Nercise. He Is G5 years old anc
When he lives another 65. which
Gems likely. he will be 1870 years old
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20
HAS ASSUMED CHARGE

MIR. Arthur Downs, who has been
superintendent of, tho schools at
Odessa for several years assumed
charge OF the Marshall Progress last
week. Mr.. Downs has had consider
able experience in the journalists
field, having been at one time editor
OF the Corder Journal. lie is not a
stranger in Marshall. he having lived
here n number OF years and is a
graduate OF Missouri Valley college.
Mr.. Downs and family moved to Mar
shall last week. We extend 70 them
welcome to our fair city.
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20
MRS. ANNIE CoRDER DEAD

Mrs. Annie Corder, aged 3s years,
wife OF Albert Corder OF st. Louis.
died OF consumption Thursday morn
ing at the residence OF John Ried In
this city. The deceased WAS n sister
of Mrs. VIM. Wilson and came here
from st. Louis about two months ago
and has been gradually growing
worse. since her arrival. She Is sur
vived by her husband and four chill
dren--three boys and a girl. The
funeral services took place ut Mar
shall. Saturday Slater Rustier.
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20
WON THE GaAii;

The Marshall team won the game
Of baseball Sunday, June Is, at the
cir grounds. from the Ford Machine
company team OF Kansas City by a
score OF IL TO 2. This makes the
second game OF the season for the
Marshall lads, on the home grounds,
and as yet they have not been defeat
ID.
The Marshall boys will play the
Carol boys team OF Kansas City Sun.
lay at 1890 y. IN. at the fair grounds
Kirkland will pitch for the local
team.
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20
PLEASANT GATHERING

7. r. Fihly and wife OF Marshall
entertained a number OF guests at a
sumptous dinner Saturday. The
out OF town guests included J. NJ.
wolford and family OF Yates. NO.,
who were on their way TO Lexington
where they will locate on farm on
ronte 3, Mrs. w, l.. Gibson and fam
lily of Goodhope, Ed. Clemens OF Cow
Creek and A. Peel OF Fairyilles.. In
the afternoon Photographer McChes-
ney took a picture OF those gathered
at the Fihiy home on this mostpleus-
ant occasion. rs4 80,
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20
BEATS EM AI.L

Horace winn says he received a
letter from Louisie schieszer Of Ian
Bonita. Texas. this week, in which
he says he and his brother, Eddie,
belong to ball team, which 10 de-
feating everything in that section Of
the country. But we'll predict one
thing. IL they get mixed up with
those frsnxied Mexicans, they'll mi
|get back 70 tell the story. y
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20
AUG. RicNtc+ received a letter Mo

Aug. Richter received letter Mon.
day from hls daughter. Mrs. Lor
achieszer In witch She says she and
Mr. schlesser crossed over into old
Mexico and visited battle field
where many Mexicans and horses had
been fi,led and were stIll lying
around on the ground. II WAS . gre.
yious sIght and one not many ar,
permitted 10 see. and no doubt many
prefer to stay away from.
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20
WlNI.TERS-UAHN

Invitations announcing the wedd-
Ing OF Grover Cleveland Waters and
Iva Hahn. both OF Marshall, have
been sent to friends The wedding
will take place Thursday. July 10 at
$3.50 p. m. at the Hahn home. 3i7 q.
North street.
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20
A BIRTHDAY SURPRISE

The ladies of the Mt. Olive c. p
Auxiliary paid one OF their members
a thoughtful compliment last Thurs
day by giving her birthday surprise
They plotted with j. A. Burgess "a
get his wife to come to town that
day and on her return they had a fine
dinneriaid at the Burgess home, II
was the regular meeting day. so the
ladies remained for the afternoon
Twenty-three were present. Mrs
Burgess was also the recipient o.
some appreciated gifts.
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20
MARRIAGE LICENSES

L. ]. Hensler. Carrollton; Nell'
Cain, Marshall.
Chas. A. Fitzpatrick. Calgary. Al
berta, Canada; Corinne Loper,, Black
burn.
Chas, A. Wall, Montgomery City
Dorothy Earnest. Montgomery City.
Henry C. Dolde, Leavenworth. Vir
ginia F. Young. Marshall.
Amos Risner. Sweet Springs; EN-
ma l.. Naegelin. Sweet Springs. "A h
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20
HIiNSLER-CAIN

DIR. Leonard J. Hensler, a physician
OF carrollton, Illinois and Miss Nellie
cnthrine Cain. daughter OF Mrs. Mary
Cain. 575 w. Arrow. were married at
the residence OF Father o'Neal In this
city Tuesday. June II at 9:30 a. m.
The bride and groom left on the 1895
C. & A. train for their future home In
Illinois.
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20
FOWLER MARgRT cLosEDl

The T'R. Fowlerlmeat market, 167
West North street was temporarily
closed last Saturday, Mr.. Fowler
says that the price of meat has gone
mp SO high that there is no profit In
the business under present circum-
stances. He expects TO open the meat
shop in few weeks. providing meat
prices go down.
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20
EROKE ARM

Louis. the young son OF w. %, Tot
er and wife OF the Range Line neish-
borhood, was playing "teeter-'otter
with his little sister Sunday. he sel'
off the board and broke both l.oueg
In one OF his arms. between the elbow
and wrist. - Houstonian,
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20
ADVERTISED LETTERS

Advertised letters remaining In th'
ost office. Marshall. NO.. June is
'913. II not called for In two week.
,ill be sent to the dead letter offic,
It Washington, ID. c.:
Ladies-Albright. Miss Emma
lhrt. Mrs. Nellie; Montgomery. Mrs
s.
Gentlemcn-Baker, Mr.. ]. T..
'hapman, Mr.. w. F.; Doty, Mr.. Gar
ield; Lamb. Mr.. Norman; Porter
dr. and Mrs. Robert Baily.
C.Bb BACON, L. NJ.
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20

The estate OF John Jacob Astor.
who perished In the Titanic diraster
was officially appraised at G.966.-
Gli.O0; OF this amount his son Vim
cent Astor reoelvcs s6S.oGi,i99.0O;
his widow. Mrs. Madeline Force As.
tor s7.67S.s9G. Murill Asto-. his
daughter. sd,S5G. 75s and Jacob
Astor. son by his second marriage
s2.s22,672.O0. ..,i.t
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20
APEcK,OF TROUBLE

Thos. Nugan,s, "a prominent farmer
of Norton.l was In MARSHALL Thursda,
evening and told us hard luck story
He said he had built what he thought
ample storage room for his clover ha,
but when he tried to put It up he
found he had only half enough room
"A disappointmsn not hard to hear
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20

Thos. II. Fisher, the west side drug.
gist left Sunday for a weers calp,n~
trip In the ozarks.
Miss Addlo Hyatt % Fayette visited
this week at the Hyatt home on South
Odell.
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20
CHURCH NOTES

The subject for the II O'Clock ser
vice at the Christian Science Hall
will bo. "Is the Universe. Including
Man, Evolved by Automic Force7"
A large crowd attended the union
service on the lawn OF the First Pres
byterian church last Sunday evening
at 7o'clock.
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20
DALE vAN-wINKLE

Dale vanwinkle. the 2-year-oli son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. +. Z. vanwinkle OF
Parsons, Kas.. died June 0. 1913.
Mrs. NJ. Il. vanwInkle OF this county
Is an aunt OF Dale.
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20

sedalIa Il 10 have a sane Fourth.
The mayor has issued n proclamation
prohibiting the discharge o' fire
crackers and dangerous explosives,
Arrangements are being made for n
celebration at the state fair grounds,
but no fire works or explosives Will
be permitted In the parade or on the
fair grounds.
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20

Insurance Commissioner Rcvelle
has issued citation against more than
$50 insurance companies 10 appear
before him July 1. and show cause.
why their licenses should not he re-
yoked following their refusal TO
issue policies In Missouri under tho
Orr Law.
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20

The Missouri State Aerie OF the
Fraternal order OF Eagles convened
at Trenton, Missouri and held their
'ifth annual session on Monday and
Tuesday OF this week at that place.
The feature OF the meeting was n
big fish fry on Tuesday.
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20

The operation OF the county unit
law will be postponed for year. Re-
ierendum petitions have been filed
with the secretary of state and the
question will be submitted TO n vote
of tho people at the general election
in November, 1914.
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20
ICE CREAM SOCIAL

will be given at Malta Bend, June "a
1913. by order Eastern Star. fer the
benefit Of Masonic home, in Meath
building.
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20

Hon. W. ID. vandiver has been ap-
pointed by President Wilson as sub
treasurer at st. Louis. His name
was sent to the Senate last Friday
Tor confirmation. lie will succeed
oscar l.. whitlaw tRepJ appointed
by President Taft.
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20
ROUND ABOUT

The editor tempted fate last Friday
the 18th by killing three cats on the
unlpcky day and had the beet kind OF
luck after II. But say, that isn't hall
as dangerous as "tinkering with the
tariff The men who do that al
ways have their bids hung up soon
after.
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20
hTE NENs items

The first California Cantaloupe'
are due to arrive in Missouri thisweeh
and shipments will continue for .
period of sixty days.
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20

The funeral took place Monday
afternoon at 1880 o'clock at the
Union church, west of Marshall.
Burial was in the Blosser cemetery.
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20

The Arrow Rock Statesman says
W. =. Wisdom is laid up with a stiff
neck caused BY throwing at a dog.
It may be wisdom next time to let the
dog do the throwing II you want him
punished. U
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20

Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Blackburn de-
lightfully entertained Mr. and Mrs
Il A. Mitchell. Mrs. l.. II. High;shos
and Mrs. Waters and daughter. Miss
Susie. at dinner Wednesday OF last
week.
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20

On August 4th about 10000 acres
of government land in Hamilton
county, Kansas will be thrown open
to settlements. An order to that
effort has just been issued. The
land Is known as the Government
forest reserve and lies south of the
Arkansas river. II is catered over
tract comprising about 10000 acres
but only about one-fourth OF that
amount is subject TO entry.
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20

The festivities in connection will
the completion of the twenty-fiftl
year of the reign OF Emperor William
began in Berlin last Friday and con
tinued till SUNDAY the real silver jub
lee anniversary.
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20

The Missouri druggists held theii
annual state convention at Peril,
Springs last week. They we're in ses
sion four days. They selected th'
same place for their meeting mex
June.
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20

The Spanish war veterans OF the
department of Missouri held their an
nuai encampment at Frultviile. Mo.
on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
OF this week.
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20

The appropriation made by the leg
ls,ature OF 1911 OF ten thousand dol
lars. for the Mark Twain monument
was not drawn during the blennual
neriod. In which II was made and
therefore became Unavailable on Jan
uary 1, 1918. The monument there
fore can not be erected until another
legislature meets and renews the
appropriation,
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20

Forty-fiye thousand veterans Of
the Civfl war. wearers Of both the
blue and gray. have asked the Gettys,
burg anniversary commission to pro,
vide Accommodations for them durinv
the celebration OF the fiftieth ami,
versary OF the famous battle next
month.
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20

The seventy-sixth annual conyen.
ton OF the Christian churches OF Mis-
soui was held at Fulton on June 10
20 10. Rev n. T, Wharton OF Mar.
shall'wa president OF the convention
The Marshall republican., 1913-06-20

In the three months Gen. Haerta
has been president OF Mexico. he has
made no substantial headway AGAINST
the rebels, according to the opinion OF
close and impartial observers OF the
situation in this Republic.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-08-23
gang.
TO INVESTIGATE APPOlNTEE
Financial Irregularities One of the Charges Against McGoodwin,
 Named for Minister.

Washington, Aug. 22.-Preston Mo. Goodwin of Oklahoma, nominated as minister to Venezuela when the Cas- tro furry began, is in hot water. Sen ators Owen and Gore are making fu- tile efforts toward extricating him. He has been summoned before the com mittee on foreign relations to answer In person charges against him.
 When the appointment of McGood. win came up for consideration it de- veloped that a number of serious com plaints had been registered These related to allegations of financial ir- regularities, managing a newspaper devoted to lobbying, conducting him self generally as an adventurer and being a Republican.
 After the Oklahoma senators were unable to brush these complaints aside it was determined to give the appointee a hearing.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-08-23
GOVERNOns PLAN CRUSADE
KANSAS AND MISSOURI HEAD 2
 START GOOD ROADS MOVE.
Aim to Line Up Every State in Unic. to Help Cause and Establish Work
 days as Legal Holidays.

Jefferson City, Aug. 23.-Thorough ly impressed by the marvellous sLc' cess of the two good roads days i:' Missouri, Gov. Hodges departed for Kansas, pledging to follow Gov. Nh jor's example in his own state and as sst in bringing every state in the Union into line for good roads days as an annual event and if possible make them nation wide legal holidays.
 Gov. Major wound up his two days good roads work with hundred-mile marathon up through the kingdom of Callaway over into Boone county to Columbia and back to Jefferson City. In the party were six autos filled with roads boosters
The Prescott daily news., 1913-08-23
M'CALL IS MURPHY'S CHOICE
Ex-Justice Agreed on Tentatively by Tammany for Mayor, Which Also
 Picks Metz for Comptroller.

New York, Aug. 23.-After nearly 10 hours of continuous discussion, Charles Francis Murphy and his kitch- en cabinet have agreed upon this ten tatiye slate:
 For mayor-Edward E. Mccall, chairman of the public service com mission and former justice of the su. preme court. Manhattan.
 For ptroler-Herman Metz, ex- comptroller, Brooklyn.
 For president of the board of alder men-George NJ. s. Schultz, ex-state senator, the Bronx.
 Mccall is to give Murphy a definite answer today. It is predicted he will
The Prescott daily news., 1913-08-23
"CHOOSE THE NEAREST EXIT
New York Begins Campaign to Pro. tect Patrons Against Fire Panlcs
 in Amusement Places.

New York, Aug. 21.-As the first step in the campaign of protection against panics in theaters, Fire Com. missioner Johnson has ordered the following warning displayed conspicu- ously upon all theater programs:
 Fire Notice-Look around now and choose the nearest exit In case of fire, walk out (don't run) of the exit Don't try to beat your neighbor to the street"
 In addition to the largest theaters there are over 800 moving picture show places in New York where this warning will be given.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-08-23
-i DISPATCHES INTIMATE L
 NEW Pe.oE PARlEYS.
VIOLENCE IS THREATENED
Ruerta and Constitutionalist Forces Warned Perpetrators of Out rages Personally Will Be Held
 Responsible for Acts.

Washington, Aug. 23.-Curt warn ing to both the Huerta and Constitu- tionalist commanders at La Boquilla.
 .pa, Mexico. that the United States will hold them personally re- spOnsible for any violence against Americans by anyone claiming civil or military authority" was sent by Secretary Bryan, through American Consul Letcher at Chihuahua City.
 Secretary Bryan instructed Letcher to dispatch his message at La Boquil- la by courier and secure an answer His action was in response to a re-
The Prescott daily news., 1913-08-23
GET A BUG KNIFE"

The manufacturers of Ross Dead Quick" spray will mail free, one 4-bladed pocket knife to any one furnishing the name of an insect that it will not kill. It kills insects and their eggs in stantly. Kills mosquitoes too Nothing like it. Sold in Pres. colt, Ark, by Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-08-23
4 Scientific Achievement

Modern science has proout.bbss .bs no such effective agency Ill ' relief of indigestion, dyspep.'' constipation, biliousness ol 'I :. pure blood as Merltol io Digestive, the result of .the oey, .s minds of the American pfu' and Press Association, cohpVs ed of druggists and newspar , men all over the country ' this great remedy ,o;a.
 Hesterly Drug Store A' tion Members.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-08-23

accept If there is no disruption or the present Tammany program, there will be three tickets in the field. While Mayor Gaynor has at no time declared his intention of making all independent race, those who have been close to him have stated. after conferences with the mayor, that he would try to succeed himself whether he received the Tammany designation or not.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-08-23

At Columbia the commercial club entertained the governor and his party and Dr. A. Ross Hill of the state university at luncheon. Here Highway Commissioner Buffum and Gov Hodges of Kansas made speeches.
 Gov Major told how he was going to try to get the cooperation of every governor in the United States to work for federal aid for good roads, and Gov. Hodges was number one in get ting in line with Gov. Major on this proposition.
 Here is the slogan: "Commerce was child until the trail was blazed"
 On the slogan Gov. Major bases hopes for concerted effort for better highways in order that the children can get to school and the women folk to town.
 He showed how it costs 2 cents a bushel to ship grain from New York to Liverpool, while it costs more than that a mile for the American farmer to get it to his market.
 Gov. Hodges made a big hit with his indorsement of the governor of Missouri's plan after he was intro duced as the curiosity from Kansas, in other words the first Democratic governor that state has had since the Lord knows when.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-08-23
All Work Guaranteed Examinations Free
Office Hours From g a. m. 10 o6hM
TIME CARD Prescott & Northwestern

The Iron Mountain passenger ticket and freight offices are now joint offices for the Prescott < Northwestern and the Iron Mountain roads anditall freight should be carried to this ware, house on West Front street Tickets may be purchased at the Iron Mountain passenger station for points on the Prescott & Northwestern By.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-08-23

You who require the best and purest medicine See that you get Foley's Hon. ey and Tar Compound in preference to any other for all coughs, croup, asthma hoarseness tickling throat and other throat and lung troubles. It is a strictly high grade family medicine, and only approved drugs of first quail ty are used in its manufacture. It gives the best results, and contains no opiates Sold by Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-08-23
COLE YOUNGER A C0NvEF1
Former Bandit, a Member of the No torous Jesse James Gang, Sees
 the Light at Revival.

Lees Summit, Mo, Aug. 23.--Cols Younger, the former bandit, became A member of the Christian church al Q revival meeting place.
 When the evangelist invited per sons in the audience to join the church Younger was one of the first to go for ward to the altar rail. .Afterward l.o, 1ersons remained to congratu late the former member of the James
The Prescott daily news., 1913-08-23
A BARGAIN.

I offer at a bargain some ln' dairy and beef cattle when o'D be seen at any time at the in' Grove Dairy. If you want 3 o'' gain see me at once.
 H. E. Mckenzie.