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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15
FIT OF COUGHING FATAL
 TO TORRINGTON WOMAN

Torrfngton, oct. e15-Mrs William H. Watson, aged 56 years, died suddenly at her home on Middle street yester- day afternoon She was found by her son, Vincent, dead on the kitchen floor. She had been troubled with a. severe cough for several days and the medical examiner decided that she had died of heart trouble aggravated by severe fits of coughing. Besides her husband she leaves son, Vincent, and a daughter, Mabel.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15

Washington, Oct. 15-L F. Speer' of Bangor, Pa, has been appointed deputy commissioner of internal rev-' enue under the provision of the new tariff law providing for such an of ficial to take charge, of the collection of the new income tav. MT. Speer assumes charge of the most difficult task in connection with the income tax but he is held. competent to fill the bill because he has been in the internal revenue department for Ftwen- ty-two years. Four years ago when the corporation tax became effective through the enactment of the Payne tariff law he was placed in charge of the collection of corporation taxes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15
NEGRO SROT ID DEATH
 AND TWO COPS WOUNDED

Laurinburg. N C., oct. 15.-1eury Williams, a negro, was shot to death and two policemen were wounded, one perhaps fatally, in "a pistol battle In the street here yesterday. The negro, who had caused trouble in Hamlet, was approached by Detective PolndeE- ter and Policeman Brown and he Shot Poindexter in the stomach Brown re- in the negro's chest. Poindexter is probably fatally wounded, while Brown was shot twice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15
PERsoNAI MENTION.

Detective Sergeant and Mrs George IA Haux of 2124 North avenue are quietly observing their 11th wedding anniversary today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15

Girl Wanted? Read the Farmer Want Ads.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15
E. H. DILLON & co. %& 14es Main S Hartford, Conn.,
 Wholesale and Retail Leading NEilliners
TANGO IS THE NEWEST SHADE

You trot around from morn till night,
 And Tango in the evening. But get goods in sight,
 Seeing Believing. Just Turkey trot down Main St.
 And drop into Dlon's the way, The prices every will
 And surely you will make it pay
 Tango shades in Hats, Ribbons, Feathers.
 SPECIAL HAT VALUES. S2 50 Long Nap beaver hats s1ee $1. 50 Felt 98c S2.O0 $1.48 $2.OO Covered hats $148 hats mannish hats s.................. $19S SPAS
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-03-20
EIzea.

Thomas B. Elzea died at his home
southeast of Monroe yesterday
morning. The funeral will be held
at the home this afternoon at two
o'clock. Interment in the family
burying ground.
Gov. Major has named Jack
Blanton of the Paris Appeal as a
member of the State Pardon Board
Gov. Major has made most excel
lent selection and is to be congrat-
ulated. Nothing is too good for
Jack Blanton. He is faithful hard
working Dem ocrat and he Is a man
of ability, honor, and integrity and
is a hustler
For Sale-Good Reliable Incubat-
or, 120 egg capacity. Bell phone
40 F. & M. 1872.
Mrs. Brightwell of Bevier is visit.
ing her daughter, Mrs. W. L. Simp-
son. She brought the Simpson
children to their new home.
John Shearman and son, John
H. Shearman and wife, of Troy,
Mich, arrived Saturday night from
an extended visit in California
They report a splendid time and.
have all gained flesh,
Miss Olivia Gray who has been
visiting her brother, j. B. Gray, re-
turned to Farber yesterday,
We have Home Money to loan
See Drescher g. Woodson.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-03-20
Extra Session April 7.

Washington. March H. Presi-
dent Wilson today issued the form
al proclamation converting Congress
in extra session at noon April 7.
The Presidents pronouncement
was brief and followed form closely.
1t stated merely that, Whereas,
public interests require" Congress
would be convened in extra session
by order of the executive
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-03-20
L. o. S. Entertained.

Miss Dorothy Patterson enter
tained the members of the L. O. S.
Club last Monday evening in a very
pleasing and unique manner. The
invitations, decorations, refresh
ments, favors and amusements
were in accord with the day st.
Patrick's Day. The girls all had a
jolly good time and pronounce Miss
Dorothy an ideal hostess.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-03-20
Patronize the Merchants Who Advertise.
Ye 0lde Tyne Concerto.

The members of the u. D. c. will
appear in old style costumes at
School Auditorium, Tuesday night
March rs Ye Olde Tyne songs will
be sung by ye syngers. Yc music
will begin to sound at 8:15 50 as to
favor we menne-folks that cannot
get their chores don earlier.
N B. Unless ye listener can do
better, ye will please not laugh at
ye syngers and performers.
In-as much as ye maiden are
sEdnefaced, We younge meme are
desired to look away from them
when they synge.
The following tunes will be given:
Round ScOtland's Burning
Aall Ye Syngers.
Solo Silver Threads Among the Gold
Persis Green.
Violin Duet The Olde Oaken Bucket
Josiah Jones, Timothy Tyler
Solo The Last Rose of Summer
Obedience Smeetses
Quartette Annie Laurie
Jenny Critics, Nancy Burns, Judith
Kelley, Naomi Gelles,
Reading The Obstructive Hat in
the Pit" Prudence Ward.
Chorus Aulde Lang Syne
Aall Ye Syngers.
Solo Belle Malone
Samantha Short.
Piano Solo PlantationSone
Peletiah Neston.
Solo Ben Bolt
Naomi Gelles.
TRIO Noak's Ark
Tabitha Rodes, Charley Barnett,
Letitia Ford.
Solo A Lullaby
Araminta Becker.
Quartette Comm Thro' the Rye
Cynthia Payne, Hester Baker
Deborah Sans, Hope Burton.
Chorus "Nid-Nid-Noddin'
Aull Ye Syneers.
jeremiah Galloway Conductor
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-03-20
Hagan.

Ebert James Hagan the ten year
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Hagan died Friday at the family
residence southeast Of this city.
His death was caused by uremic
poison which followed scarlet fever.
He was a bright, energetic boy,
loved by all who knew him. He
came to earth to spend few short
years. His mission is now finished
and he has gone to his reward
Funeral services were conducted by
Fr. Cooney at st, Stephens Church
Indian Creek, Sunday afternoon
at 2:30.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-03-20
Baptists Entertain.

The members of the First
Baptist Church gave a reception
last Friday evening at the home of
Mrs. Mary Hord to welcome and be-
come better acquainted with the
new pastor. Rev. S P. Gott and wife
Owing to the weather quite a num-
Der could not attend but about six
ty guests were present and a very
enjoyable evening was spent.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-03-20
An Irish Eden.

The Holy Rosary Dramatic Club
put on An Irish Eden" at the opera
house St, Patrick's Day in the even
ing. This Club has a reputation
for good dramatic work and was
greeted by a large audience. All
went expecting to see something
good and were not disappointed.
Every one of the young people fill
ed their part we'll and all knew their
lines. Miss Louise Hays had a most
difficult part and deserves special
mention for the manner in which
she acted the character she repre-
sented. Those who were in attend
ance were so well pleased that the
next entertainment given by the
Holy Rosary Dramatic Club will be
given alarge attendance. The Monroe
City Orchestra also added much to
the evenings entertainment. They
furnish music that is OF high class
and well rendered. 1t is a rafting
good Orchestra.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-03-20
Totals
1449 1894

A Lee Ely has sold the fine jack
Ely's Rajaln, Jr, to a stock compa-
ny=from Knox County He is one
of the finest jacks in North Mis-
souri, and the gentlemen have a
bIrgain and an animal of superior
breeding and a splendid individual.
Mr.. Ely sold this jack for $1,000
and has three more which he will
keep for breeding purposes. Mr..
Ely's jacks are noted in North Mis-
souri, and the reason for this is be-
cause he breeds the best, The Knox
County gentlemen are to be con.
graduated on securing an animal of
such good individuality and breed
ling.
c. L Carpenter ofCrystal BOttling
Works went to Hannibal yesterday
to engage an expert Ice Cream
maker for the season. MesSrs.
Smith & Carpenter are going to
give their patrons the best of every
thing in their line. They will furn-
iSh Brick Ice Cream, Sherberts and
Ices.
Sherwin Williams paint products
are the Standard of the world -
don't experiment.
L. NJ. WOOD.
Where the roads have been drag
ged a few times, this winter, they
are dry and can be travelled with
some pleasure, TO man and beast,
but the fellows that have not drag
ged are still in the mud waiting for
the Lord to send Old Sol to their
rescue.
Black LangShan eggs 81 setting OF
SIS hundred from birds scoring to
95. - Mrs. B. S. Fowler, Monroe
City. Bell Phone. 5-29
Mrs Hattie Stephens is visiting
relatives in Palmyra.
j. Ed Taylor, Monroe Thompson,
Alvin L. Arment and A. c. Ely. of
Novelty, were here part of the week
looking at a fine jack which they
will probably buy from A. Lee Ely.
Hens for sale-14 dozen hers,
good layers, to be sold Tuesday
March 25.
Mrs. Christian Lundberg, R. RI.
James Hawkins, wife and baby
Lreturned to Bushnell Wednesday
| after a weeks visit with his father
Tom Hawkins,
Let us furnish your home with
decorative Wall Papers.-Southern
& Spalding Pharmacy.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-03-20
GOES DRY
At the Election Saturday. The
Drys Won by 245.

Monroe County is in the dry ter
ritOry, or rather will be after Aug.
7 when the last of the present
license will have expired. Saloons
are now in operation at Paris,
Stoutsville and this city A strong
league has baen organized backed
with big fund TO see that no
booze is sold in the county.
Following is the official vote by
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-03-20
To Ny Friends and Customers

Having accepted a position with
Shearman & Gottman l desire my
friends and customers to give me
their liberal support. When look
ing for your spring goods shoes,
carpets, curtains. ETC., give me a
call, with the assurance you shall
be courteously treated. and receive
one hundred cents for the dollar
Yours for business,
D. R. Campbell.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-03-20
Fitzpatrick.

Mrs. Mary G. Fitzpatrick, the wife
of Thomas E. Fitzpatrick, was born
April 80, 1864, at Indian Creek.
She was the daughter of j. P. and
Barbara Girtain Mudd. On Christ
mas day in 1882 she was married
to Thomas E. Fitzpatrick by Father
Morrisey at Indian Creek. Eight
children, two girls and six boys,
we're born of this union. Six died
in infancy. T. j. of Kansas City
and Emmett of this city, with the
bereaved husband, father, two sis
tiers, seven brothers and a host Of
friends mourn her departure. De-
ceased was a devout Catholic. t'u-
neral services were conducted from
Holy Rosary church yesterday after
noon at 2 o'clock.
observation-disclosures paint products
are the Standard of the world
don't experiment.
L. M. WOOD.
Mrs. B. P. McClintic left Monday
for St, Louis to visit her daughter
Mrs. E. P. Nelson.
w. L. Simpson and family have
moved here from Bevier They vii
reside in the Shearman property OF
Summer Street.
Mrs. John Brooks who has beer
visiting relatives left for 0akwooC
! Wednesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-03-20
ASSaSSInated.

King George of Greece, was shot
through the heart Tuesday after
noon as he walked through the
streets of Saloniki, a city wreSted
from the Turks. The assassin was
a Greek. who said he was against
the government. Crown Prince
Constantine succeeds to the throne.
King George was a brother to Dow
ager Queen Alexandria of England
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-03-20
Took His Life

George Gose who clerked at j. j.
Rogers store about twenty years
ago, took his life at Shelbina about
8 O'Clock Tuesday night. Mr.. Gose
was about so years of age, single
and was engaged in the drug busi-
ness He was quite popular in this
city and had many friends here.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-03-20
DR.. Southern went to Quincy Fri.

DIR. Southern went to quincy FIJI
day with Miss Ionia Mccullough of
Ely who underwent an operation for
appendicitis Miss Gladys Young Of
Ely was ais operated on the same
day for the same trouble Both
young ladies are doing nicely
j. B. McClintic and son have gone
to their ranch near Selkirk, Kan.
Mrs. j. W. Cox went to Palmyra
Tuesday to visit elatives.
Prof. E. M. Sipple went to Laclede
S aturday. He accompanied his wife
and baby h ONE Sunday They
have been making an extended visit
with her mother.
Dent Nelson and Guy Christian
eft Thursday night for Jacksonville,
Florida. Guy ex poets to stay a
month or so seeing that part of the
country.
Mrs. E. o. Hallock spent Wednes-
day with friends in HunneWell.
Mrs. J. G. Fuqua is visiting friends
in New London.
Mesdames j. P. Patton and H. W.
Thomas spent Wednesday with
friends in Shelbina.
Many farmers expect to begin
sowing oats today.
Mrs. Alice Sweeney and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Bessie Murray, of Ely were
here shopping Monday.
Patronize the Ladies of the Chris
tia n Church Saturday.
See the Inaugur ation of our Pres
ident Wednesday, March 26, at Gem
Theatre. 1000 feet film; also three
other good reels. 10 and Is cents
Mrs. H. w. Thomas, of Quincy is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Porter Pat
ton.
Mrs. S. G. Parsons, of Shelbina
has been the guest of Mrs. j. P.
Pat on.
Buy a 25c box of Gate City Rice.
Each box contains a Genuine Rose
Pattern Hand Painted japanese
China Cup or Sauc Ell.
j. Adam Shearman.
Mrs. G. G. Stillions, of Quincy left
Tuesday for short vi sit in Palmy
ra. She has been the guest of hel
sister. Mrs. Stottart.
Mrs. ]. D. Webber. of Hunnewell
who has been spending the winter
in ST. Joseph, came down Tuesday
to spend the day with her daughter
Mrs. Walker Vanskike and to SCI
the new baby.
Don't forget the Christian Ladie
Bake Sale Saturday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-03-20
ITEMS FROM FARMERS
OF Farmers, For Farmers and
Pertaining TO Farmers.

Bargain Farm, known as the AL
Yates farm 2 1-2 miles southwest
Monroe will be sold at public auc-
ton at Paris, March 28 Farm well
improved, good one. Mrs.
Christina Luodberg 3.27
Weekly Market Letter Published by
Woodson & Fennewald L. S.
Com. Co., National Stock
Yards, Ill.
Cattle receipts have been light
this week and market is strong to
10c higher on beef steers and stock
-ers and feeders. Bulk of choice
steers selling S875 to 925. Good
$500 to 865. Medium $740 to 790
Good to choice feeders SITS to S.25
Good to choice stockers $3.50 to
800.
Cows and heifers steady. Choice
cows SIPS to 7.50. Good Sc 40 to
675. Medium $5.25 to SIS Choice
heifers IT'S to $40. Medium to
good to $675 to 7.50. Bulls, milk
ers and veals steady.
Light hogs S to 10 higher, heavies
steady. Top $9.40. Bulk of good
hogs 1920 to $50.
Sheep and lambs steady. Bulk
to choice ewes $625 to 6.65. Year
lings $500 to IT'S. Lambs $500
to 875.
Shipments: Henderson & Sons
Produce Co 1 car eggs. 1 car poul-
try; Mcfarland Bros car -four and
feed; Monroe Coal & Grain Co / car
oats, car corn.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-03-20
CHRISTIAN
GRACE BAPTIST.
Bible School 9:45 d. m.

Bible School 9:45 d. m.
Preaching IL a. m. and 7 p. m.
Subject in the morning, The Resur-
rection," John 11:25-26. Evening,
The Joy of the Disciples" John
20:20.
There will be special Easter mu-
sic at both services.
Prayer service Wednesday at 7
p. m. Choir practice Friday even
ing at Z o'clock.
A cordial invitation is given to
all to attend these services.
DR.. j. w. Smith.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-03-20

Mrs. Clapper, of Stoutsville is the
guest of her son, Jacob Starrett and
family.
Mrs. William Richards of Hume
well, is the guest of her sister, Mrs
Orville Wilson.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-03-20
ABOUT THE CHURCHES
Interesting News Concerning the
Different Denominations.
This Column Closes Promptly at
8 n. M. Each Wednesday.

This Column Closes Promptly at
8 a. M. Each Wednesday.
METHODIST
Sunday School $50 a. m.
Preaching 10:45 a. m.
Junior League 2:30 p. m.
Senior League $50 p. m.
Preaching 7;30 p. IN.
Prayer meeting Wednesday
7:30 p. m.
Choir practice Saturday 7:30 p. m
John H. Hubbard,
Pastor in Charge
FIRST BAPTIST
Wanted: One hundred in Sun
day School next Sunday.
The Woman's Missionary Society
will meet on Friday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs
Megown. All the members are re-
quested to be at this meeting, and
as many others as can come are
cordially invited.
Sunday School service at 9:45.
Will you be one of the hundred
next Sunday?
Preaching service at II O'Clock
We shall have some special music
B. Y. P. u. meeting at $50. Miss
Matte Richards will lead the meet
ing.
Preaching service at 7:30. To
all of these services you are most
cordially invited.
Several of the members of our
congregation are sick. Let us not
forget them in our private devotions
Sam r. Gott, Pastor.
CHRISTIAN
Services at Christian church
Preaching at II a. m. and 7:30 p
m C. E, at $50 B. m.
Special music will be rendered
at both services on Sunday. The
public cordially invited.
w Gornnt AlpOrO
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-03-20

Feed your little chicks Puriana
Chick feed. &c per pound. Moth
ing better,
j. Adam Shearman,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-02-21
()laLY ONE Wr-1 bathe npna, LETTER q nfe ,e sleeping
 .InvaI f
Fer the First Time in Ten Years Jackson (Miss.) Has White
 POStman.

Jackson, Miss, Feb. 2o.-For the first time in ten years Jackson has a white man on duty as letter carrier in the local postal service. Harold Fowler, of Cincinnati, who recently qualified under the civil service ex- animation in that city, has been as signed to the Jackson office, and was placed on duty this morning on one of the routes in the western part of the city, to succeed a negro who has been holding this post for several years.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-02-21
American Troops Sail

Philadel 2hia, Feb. 20.-The trans port Meade with 1,4o0 marines on board left the League island navy yard today bound for Guantanamo. Each man was supplied with 1000 rounds of ammunition and provisions paign. The forces will go into camp immediately on their arrival at the island and will be held in readiness to embark for Mexico should the situa- tion require the presence Of American troops.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-02-21
s Has Been Go8a9165 |. Trial E.r Gen 1@aeeas 1-
 fore s .e.aafb.
5 6 THIEF AT I.rrZ.E. !. !. ,.
Nas2ii.gton Officials tsa.a #e5 g l:. 4teea@1ite eH fat ss4
 H@FaIa8attts

Mexico citg,1.e5. -Fraaafsea l. Madeeo. u..e-z@4 @r1s..a..e ae #ezieo. condemned .o trial Hz aaaeraf sHaa.5a late tonight, aa ais H.s a5Ha D als eel, ia the National lsa.aca. 8e4azi414 thas practically @l Jae 'uom4aas ol the cabinet are lis aaaa1as. 0aa aan- queHer Of 5he af= 5a4z H understood to h5e &.gaa an hope of gaining nj Freedom 2Iaeero viii be tried aH eh#zze ot murder for fae AiIlans a5 ro.. .zz5 a.- ol. in eae struggle tha5 #ta=a.#sa che aeaess Q, aade9o. and oaas oc footing the National treasury. ##a.a is little hope Of his be.ng asia ,3 combat these charges a&8lue5 sae= osi. denee which sil 6a P asen,aa.
 Francisco De La Garea. fsq.i.n minister, who MS on aador3'a 4ia o. Those wlto ought to dfa" maH et.s in judgment on Nadass. with Is San, Iei Honlraaen, #aH minister an4 Diaz's commander, and aa4a:l5 Reyes, new minister of justice. 0ao holds Madero responsible foe his fathers death.
 No member of the cabinet will 70 in Maderos behalf and ask laatsEa, and those who arc willing ta O .H are said to he in the minority.
 Ernesto Madero, also 3 member a his brothers cabinet, is sill
 tF, lie is the only member 2.
 family to escape and al-hoaa 9.. has directed that every effort be made to find bila, he is believed t3 have fled the country.
 in che yellow room of the National Palace, immediately above tae room occupied by Francisco MaGero. Pine Suarez, former vice president and Eredico Gonzales Carza, former gov ernor of the federal diatriot, the mom~ bers of General Huerta's cabinet, took the oath of office at four o'clock this afternoon, thus cemplc1ing the organization of the new g8te 4nmant.
 Washington Uneasy.
 Washin8ton-The lack of news from Mexico, contains thrill like that which has electrified the western world for the last ten days. has in TO way relieved the anxiety felt by the Taft administration over the outcome.
 It has been officially reported to the state department that 8 revolution is likely to take definite form at any hour. Consul Holland telegraphed from Saltillo that the Congress of the State Of Coahuila has issued a de- cree refusing on constitutional grounds the authority of General Huerta. This information said that extraordinary powers have been con- terred by the state legislative bodies and the governor Ito arm troops in order to sustain and maintain consti- 'c'ioiial SoNSfHHent III tue republic.
 The governor is said to be urging the governors of other states and the armies to approve of the Coahuila government Added to this is an of- ficial report that General zapata is to renew his attack against the head of thepresent administration. Due to these facts the comparatiy calm which has reigned over Mexico) for the past 24 hours has had but gttfe ef-
 fCoNrvrNI-ED oN D,Cu pi,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-02-21
SENATE PNE WHO WAS
 STABBED WILL RECOVER

Little Rock, Feb. 20-Arden Blay- lock, the sen2te page stabbed by Floyd Corneilson, another page, Mon- day, is reported out of danger. Corn eilson has been reinstated as page, following his suepension, Blaylock ap- parently having been the aggresor.