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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06
Missouri University Offers Farm
Course.

Columbia, Oct. 31.--The college
of agriculture Of the University Of
Missouri has arranged to give
branch short courses this winter for
the farmers who ore unable to
attend the University. These
courses are given at any place in
Missouri where the local interest is
sufficient to insure a good attend
ance and successful course,
During The winter of 1911-12 elev-
ell such courses were held in the
following counties: Clark, Grundy,
Harrison, Lewis, Lincoln, Macon,
Newton, Nodaway, Pettis, Pike and
St. Charles Eight hundred and
sixty. two farmers received the ben
eft of these courses. This year the
University desires to extend the
work over the entire state. A large
number Of applications for Informal
ton regarding branch short courses
is expected by the College Of Agri-
culture at Columbia. Missouri
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06
The Monroe City public schools

The Monroe City public schools
closed yesterday noon for this week
as the teachers are all going to st.
Louis to attend the State Teachers
meeting. Thi3 will be one of the
greatest educational meetings ever
held in Missouri and will be the
means of great good to the schools
OF the State,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06
One Acre of Ginseng.

On one acre of ground Elias Kittle
a local horticulturist of ElkinS. w.
Va, succeeded in producing a crop
of ginseng which he has contracted
to sell for $4,000. The plot Of
ground. contains between 10000
and 10000 roots, which dry, will
weigh more than an ounce each.
Kittle began on small scale five
years ago, when he planted some
ginseng on tie plot Then he set
out plants in large quantities in the
shade of a small patch Of woods.
He has nursed his crop and now
has an acre of ginseng, which he
claims is worth its weight in gold
New York Evening Telegram.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Mrs. George Dye, of Clarcene
came in Wednesday to visit her
parents, C. L. Drescher and wife.
Edwin and Wesley Drescher, of
Quincy and George Dye, of Clarence
spent Sunday here.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Mrs. B. N. Smith, who has been
visiting her niece, Mrs. F. M. Alb
bolt left Saturday for Quincy where
she will spend a few days before re-
turning to her home in Spring
field, Ill.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

F. D. and J. V. Proctor left Tues
day for Lake Village, Ark, to look
after real estate interests. The
former will then 90 to Hot Springs
for a time, hoping to benefit his
health.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

A. C. Ely, wife and son Of Nov
city, Victor Ely and wife of New
London and A. R. Ely and son Of
New London spent part Of the week
with their mother, Mrs. Mary
H. Ely.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

A. H. Ely started Tuesday on his
first trip since August. His many
friends are pleased to see him en-
.tirely recovered aud re, dy for BUSH
ness.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

If its a rain coat or slicker you
are needing see Hanly & Green, just
north of Monroe City Bank.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

W. H. Wadsworth and wife and
Mrs. j. II. Brooks of Ely, spent yes
terday in this city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Mrs. E. W, Williams who has
been having trouble with her eye,
went to Hannibal Tuesday to con-
suit DR.. HOrnback.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

C. V. Davis attended business in
Palmyra, Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Mrs. Kate Gebhardt.. of Palmyra
spent the last of the week week
with her sister, Mrs. A. Grimm.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Mesdames j. w. Cox, D. r. Camp
bell, Harry Jarman, S. B. Theihoff,
A. Kelly and Misses Eta Bodkin
Della Smith, Irene Lyell Frances
Rouse, LenaDonly and Rev Hubbard
attended the district meeting of the
Missionary society at Palmyra this
week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06
Notice to taxpayers.

l will be at the Democrat Office
from s a, m. to IL IN. and from 1
to 4 p, m. to collect city taves. be-
ginning Nov Is.
R. A. KIRBY,
City Collector.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Why not place your order for a
Monument with BedWell?
j. j. Brown, Mngr.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Mrs. ]. G. Stillions, OF Quincy ha5
been the guest of her sister, Mrs. D.
H. Stoddart.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Mrs. R. T. See of Hunnewell was
here shopping Saturday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Mrs. Joseph Threlkeld has been
spending the weekssin Shelbina.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Miss LenOra WEIGH of Quincy
visited her parents the first of the
week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Miss Marion Cober, Of Quincy has
been visiting Miss Elizabeth Patter'
son.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Otis Hedberg, carrier on Route
one from Huntington P. o. has the
following record to his credit during
ing the month of October. Total
pieces mail delivered, 6942; weight,
1912 pounds and 7 ounces. Post
age on same $39.38. Total collect
ed III pieces, 81 pounds, IL ounces.
Postage on same $1273.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Mrs. A. T Xetsenbur9, of Shelbi-
ma has been visiting her mother,
Mrs. Chas. Ketsenburg.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Leave your orders with Monroe
Coal G. Grain Co. for your winter
coal,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Mrs. G. H. Matlock accompanied
by her husband and brother, j. d.
Gupton went to Quincy Saturday to
Blessing hospital.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Mrs. Matte Nelson and Mrs. Okla
Comfy, of Hannibal have been visit
ing the family of P. N. Jones south
of town.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Mesdames j. H. and P. A. Shulse
left Tuesday for two weeks visit in
Quincy.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Miss Lena Wells. of Griggsville,
Ill, has been visiting her cousin,
Mrs. William Gottman.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Miss Helen Carter, of Hannibal
was here the first of the week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Miss Dora Henderson, of Hanni-
bal spent Sunday with her sister,
Mrs. r. L. Armstrong.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Mrs. ]. S. Starrett and Master
Tom visited in Shelbina the last of
the week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

CT. Drescher and wife went to
Quincy Thursday to attend the
wedding Of her brother, Albert
Achelpohl that evening
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Miss Elizabeth Patterson very
pleasantly entertained the young
ladies sewing club Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

W. B. Cozad of Wyaconda, has
been the guest of his brother, j. O.
Cozad.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

W. B. VanMarter and wife spent
Monday in Quincy.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

A. S. Maddox and wife spent
part of the week in Shelbina
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Mrs, Annie Hutchinson returned
Saturday from a visit in Quincy
and Lima, ILL.,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

For winter apples see F. X.
Gentry.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Miss Bette Durbin has returned
to her home in Hunnewell.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Miss ValIie Utterback went to
New London Monday. She is court
stenographer.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

PierceGll G. Drescher are placing
new iron on their shops.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Mrs. H. A. Sublett of Los Angeles,
Calf, who has been visiting her
brother, M. P. Asbury went to Can.
ton Saturday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Patrick Feeney and wife, Of Ely
visited relatives here part of the
week,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Wanted-A good second hand
wood heating stove. Apply to
Democrat.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Mrs. Chas. Melton, of Shelbyville
arrived Monday to visit with Mrs.
VIM. Buchanan.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06
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Miss Lena Krigbaum is spending
the week in Fly.
Otis See, Of Hunnewell spent Sat
urday in this city.
A. L. Nash and wife were Hanni-
bal visitors Friday.
Miss Maggie Smith is visiting rel
atives in Palmyra.
Pierceall G Drescher are placing
new iron on their shops.
Miss Bette Durbin has returned
to her home in Hunnewell.
A. S. Maddox and wife spent
part of the week in Shelbina.
Miss Helen Carter, of Hannibal
was here the first of the week,
Miss Marion Cober, of Quincy has
been visiting Miss Elizabeth Patter-
son.
Miss Lenora WEIGH of Quincy
visited her parents the first of the
week.
Mrs. ]. S. Starrett and Master
Tom visited in Shelbina the last OF
the week.
Wanted-A good second HAND
wood heating stove. Apply t
Democrat.
Mrs Annie Hutchinson returned
Saturday from a visit in Quincy
and Lima, ILL.,
Miss Vallie Utterback went Il
New London Monday. She is cour
stenographer.
Mrs. Chas. Melton, of Shelbyvillt
arrived Monday to visit with Mrs
VIM. Buchanan.
Mrs. Lewis Aylor of Hanniba
spent Sunday with her HUSBAND
who is ill at the home of his par
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Miss Maggie Smith is visiting rel
atives in Palmyra.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Mrs. Lewis Aylor of Hannibal
spent Sunday with her husband
who is i'll at the home of his par
ents, John Aylor and wife.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Mrs. Ed Sorrell, of Hunnewell
visited her daughter, Mrs. R. l. Rob-
inson the last of the week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

A. S BuTch and wife are visiting
in Palmyra.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

w. S. Corder left Tuesday night
for Harrison, Ark. He has a good
position. He is a reliable young
man and is sure to make good.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

A shipment of flannel shirts ar
rived this week at Hanly & Green's.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Misses Bell and Alice Short, o.
Hunnewe!l were here shopping
Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

A. L. Nash and wife were Hanni
bal visitors Friday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Otis See, Of Hunnewell spent Sat
urday in this city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Mrs. r. V. Robinson of Hume
we'll visited Mrs. W. R. Smith Mon
day.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Mrs. j. A. McAtee of Hunnewell
spent Tuesday with her daughter
Mrs. j. R. Leake.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Get corduroy coat at Hanly &
Green's New Store.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Miss Lena Krigbaum is spending
the week in Fly,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

R, L. Robinson and family and
Mrs. Jennie Powell visited in
Hunnewell the first of the week. -
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

W. L. Ely and wife are spending
the week in Kansas City,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

If its rain coat or slicker you
are needing see Hanly & Green, just
north of Monroe City Bank.
Mrs. Joseph Threlkeld has been
spending the weeksin Shelbina.
W. H. Wadsworth and wife and
Mrs j. II. Brooks of Ely, spent yes
terday in this city.
A. S. BuTch and wife are visiting
in Palmyra.
A shipment of flannel shirts ar
rived this week at Hanly & Green's.
Mrs. r. V. Robinson of Hume
we'll visited Mrs. w. R. Smith Mon
day.
Misses Bell and Alice Snort, o.
HunnewelI we're here shopping
Monday.
Get a corduroy coat at Hanly &
Green's New Store.
R. L. Robinson and family and
Mrs. Jennie Powell visited in
Hunnewell the first of the week. -
Mrs. j. V. Proctor is visiting
Mrs. Morris Hodgdon near Hanni-
bal.
W. L. Ely and wife are spending
the week in Kansas City,
Mrs. j. A. McAtee of Hunnewell
spent Tuesday with her daughter
Mrs. j. R. Leake.
Fur caps from $1.75 up, at Hanly
& Green's clothing store.
w. S. Corder left Tuesday night
for Harrison, Ark. He has a gooC
position. He is reliable young
man and is sure to make good.
Miss Dora Henderson, of Hanni
bal spent Sunday with her sister
Mrs. R. L, Armstrong.
, Mrs. Kate Gebhardt, of Palmyr'
spent the last of the week weel
q with her sister, Mrs. A. Grimm.
s Mesdames j. H. and P. A. Shuls,
left Tuesday for two weeks visit il
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Fur caps from $1.75 up, at Hanly
& Green's clothing store.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-11-06

Mrs. j. V. Proctor is visiting
Mrs. Morris Hodgdon near Hanni
bal.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-07

tien that is to participate Is expected to be assembled in St. Joseph's park, at St Mary's church, Providence street, at 2.30 p. m., so that the pro- cesston may be ready to move, com pieteIy organized, on the minute set, which 1t will do
 This means that the organizations from out of town must make an early start for Putnam to avoid delays, for the trolley company will not be able to take care of all the traffic if not given sufficient time in which to do so- All of the people who are coming to Putnam cannot be transported in two hours, so Marshal Champeau is urging the societies to take early cars and reach here on time The Dayville society win be the first to reach Put nam. getting here at 12.05. Gresven- ordale's delegation will be in a few minutes later.
 The Connecticut company will do everything possible in the way of ser vice in handling the crowds A feature of the parade will be the mounted guard of 30 Putnam men, rid = ing close to the head of the first di- vision
 The hotels and restaurants have l made special provision for catering to the large number of visitors and Land lord Hart of the Chickering hotel has arranged to open his main dining room for the day, for the first time since the fire of last January.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-07
HOLY NAME DEMONSTRATION.
Marshal ChamPeau lssues Orders for Sundays Great Religious Parade.

Isaac Champeau, grand marshal, has arranged the various divisions of the parade of Sunday afternoon in the fol- lowing order: Platoon of police mar shal, Isaac Champeau; aides, James Weeks, F. K Lucier. D. F. X. McAvoy. Amede MenaTd. Reny Deloge, David Beausolie1; mounted guard 30 men; first division, Putnam organizations, St. Mary's band, 27 pieces; Ligue du Saine Nom de Jesus, Holy Name so- ciety. Les Artisan Canadten. Sacred Heart society, St. Jean Baptiste so- cfety, A, o. H.. Knights of Columbus; second division, Grosvenordaies divi- sion: Grosvenordale band. Garde d'Honneur, Holy Name society, Pom fret delegation; third division, Willi- mantle organizations-Garde FIorf- mond. Holy Name society; fourth di- vision. Danielson and DayviIle organi- zations-St. James band, Holy Name society, St. Jean Baptiste society, Dayville Holy Name society; fifth di- vision, town of Plainf1edd organiza- tions-Moosup band. Moosup Holy Name society. PIainfield, Jewett City, Central Village, Wauregan Holy Name societies; sixth dfvision-Mayor Arch 1bald Macdonald and city and town officials of Putnam in automobiles
 Marshal Isaac Champeau announced Friday afternoon that there will posi- lively be no delay in starting the pro- cesston at o'clock. Every organtza-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-07
JEWETT CITY
School District Votes to Change Loan from Norwich to Local Bank-Two and One Half Mil Tax Laid-Ser- vices for ChiIdren's Day.

The annual school meeting Thurs day evening, was called to order by Dr. G. H. Jennings. J. w. Payne was appointed chairman. After the report of the clerk and treasurer had been accepted. Dr. G. H. Jennings, G. A Haskell and James H. Shea were re- elected school committee. w. R. Bur dick, collector; A. M. Clarke and F. E. Robinson. auditors.
 It was voted that the treasurer be authorized to take such action as may be necessary to change the loan of the district from the Chelsea Savings bank to the Jewett City Savings bank and that he be further authorized to give such evidence of indebtedness as may be required. A tax of two and onehalf mills was voted laid on the next perfected grand list of the dis trict, said tax to be due and payable March 1, 1914. The treasurer was au- thorized to borrow on temporary loan to an amount not to exceed $2,500. The treasurer was authorized to pay 31, 900 on the permanent loan of the district. It was voted that the col lector be authorized to make out a rate book for the ensuing year. The meeting then adjourned.
 ChiIdren's Day Services.
 Childrens day concerts are to be held
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-07

to her son, Milton, who the court decided should pay the plaintiffs $3lSS6. Attorney George E. Hinman for the plaintiffs, Lawyer P. J. Dan- ahey for defendants.
 Judgment for the defendant to re- cover costs was rendered in the case of Anna Johanna Borgeson vs Fred w. Mitchell. The court found for the defendant to recover costs in the case of Henrietta ]. Borgesson ct al. vs. John C. Gallup. In the case of George Rood vs. Mike and Anna Yer narec in which the plaintiff sought to recover $400 damages the judge rem dered Judgment for $75 and costs to De recovered by the plaintiff from the defendant and decided that the plaintiff was hindered from completing his con- tract by the actions of the defendants who ordered him off the premises Attorney $. B. Harvey for plaintiff, Lawyer P. J. Danahey for defendant Judge Shumway found for the defend ant, with recovery of costs in the case of the Anglidile, Computing company vs. The $. Adams company. The issue was the cost of a set of computing scales were not as represented by the schaleS were not as represented by the agent of the plaintiff. Judge A. J. Bowen represented the plaintiffs and Lawyer P. J. Danahey the defend ants. In the case of Philip Living ston vs. William w. Gilman, judgment was rendered for the plaintiff on de- fault. The same decision was made of the case of Andrew J. Bowen vs. H. MintZ. Tn the case of William c. Card Vs. Andrew Johnson the judge ratified the sale of the Johnson farm at Phelps crossing and allowed John H. Fitts S15 and expenses for his services in selling the place. He allowed the three appraisers $5 and expenses each and to the clerk of the court was all lowed $2 which amount will have to be turned over to the state. Attorney Harvey and Judge w. A. Arnold rep resented the parties in interest.
 The docket was called and num- ber of cases discontinued. Judge Shumway announced he would hold a session of court at Putnam June g for the purpose of hearing all motions for the restoration of cases on the
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-07
CHILDREN'S SUNDAY.
Congregational and Methodist Church
 es to Hold Special Exercises.

The Congregational and Methodist churches have arranged for an ob- servance of Children's day Sunday. At the Congregational church the Chil- dren's program will be given at the morning services. Among those who Bertha Child, Mary Child, Marjorie Beard, Ruth Bartlett. Helen Raves, Teddy Brousseau, Edith Pease, Helen Wheaton. Elnora Fisher, Doris Card. Ruth Maynard. Alice Wright George Child, Flora White, Sidney Hayward, Mathewson Turner. Walter Turner, Kent Saunders, Kenneth Main, Doris Carver.
 The presentation of Bibles at the ser vice will be by Rev. F. D. Sargent.
 At the Methodist church the Chill dren's service Is to be at D. m. Among those who will have parts in the program al this church are Rob ert Stanley. Miss Jennie Brownlie Ruth Pratt, Esther Franklin, Thomas Richmond. Lawrence Allen. Wyman Richardson, Evelyn Shaw, Lawrence Walsh. Helen Morse, Kenneth Bug'bee, Henry Bugbee. Marion Wilcox, Ber- deella Brownie, Hazel Perry James Phoebe Franklin, Catherine Walsh. Barbara Shepard, Edna Cutler. Merwin Cutler, Francis Crabtree. Florence Gilbert, Ruth Shaw, Esther Diggins, Julia Blair. Alice Devine. Sidney Mad ison, Harry Franklin. Donald Allen, Llewelyn Winslow. Carl Berggren Florence Darling, Walter Barnes Wal ter Wilcox, Ruby Morse. Jeanette Gil bert, Russell Heath Leslie Heath. The service will close with the benediction
 city's Disbursements.
 Important items in the citys expense account for the month of May are as follows Water department S115S67: court officers. s10S34; highway depart nent. $41s.50 light and power com pany, $4s1.s5: Standard oil company, $350.S0; Petrossi company, S2S917.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-07

the Children's day exercises are to be held. The programme includes about exercises, tableaux, singing, etc.
 The concert by the children at the Baptist church will be at o'clock. The programme at this church includes recitations, singing, exercises and em- blematic pieces. The musical features will be especially interesting.
 The Ladies' Benevolent society of the Congregational church held a meeting In the vestry Friday after noon.
 Rev. James H. George. Jr.. will be at New Haven next week attending the diocesan convention