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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1914-05-01
A Scrap

There was a scrap at Salisbury
last Saturday night. 1t was a
good fast bout and lasted five
three-minute rounds without
intermission. The trouble, was
between Lee Webster and Irwin
Horton. 1t happened at the
close of a game of checkers when
after a short argument, Webster
is said to have jumped onto
Horton. The men were separat-
ed and later came together out
in front of the lunch room in
which the argument started.
The affair continued about
fifteen minutes and at the end of
the bout Webster had a broken
nose and both of the combatants
were somewhat marked other
wise. 1t is reported that there
also was another settoo at Sails
bury the same day.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1914-05-01
New School Buildings

There was a special election
Saturday at the Holland School
House district for the purpose of
voting bonds for the erection of
a new school building, long bad
ly needed. There were IL votes
in favor of and none negative.
The old building was most dis
couraging from every point of
view, and the children will not
only welcome the new comfort
able quarters, but will make pro-
portionate advancement.
Saturday the patrons of the
school in district known as the
Grubbs district in Salt Creek
twp. will vote on the proposition
to issue bonds for $1,000 for a
new school building and it is
safe to say that it will carry by
a large majority.
There will be a new school
building erected in district 132,
known as the Richeson school, to
cost $500. This is most graft
fying also. 1t is a strange cir
cumstance or fact, rather, that
so many of the old, ramshackle,
repelling, illiterate and disrem-
pered shacks have been used so
long for the day quarters of
school children. As seats of
learning they have become as
ftazzled as some of the ideas adj
vanced concerning what should
be taught in our. schools. All
praise to those who move in the
direction of the little red school
house" by building new ones
with some modern comforts.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1914-05-01
Upset and Runaway

Edgar Ballard and Miss Le-
annah Minter were out for a drive
afternoon in the Adams &
Tisdale rig. AS they were re-
turning and while near the A.
VDss premises west of town, the
team took fright at a motor car
and yeered the buggy into the
ditch along the road. 1t upset
and the occupants were thrown
uhder it, Mr.. Ballard managing
To crawl out and hold to the
team but Miss Minter remaining
1nd6r the buggy. Mr.. Bal
lard in order to release the young
lady from her perilous position,
tore the top off the buggy and
the team scampered away while
he was assisting the frightened
young woman to her feet.
Much excitement was caused
on the street when the team
ran into town and turned into
the livery barn, and the livery
men, knowing who had engaged
the rig, turned it at once and
went on the search for the
young people. They were found
on the road to the city in ar
automobile, unhurt, happy ana
ready for further adventure but
not with the same team. Strange
to relate, neither the young
people nor the team was IN the
least injured, aud the buggy
only so far as the top being of
was concerned.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1914-05-01
Commercial Club.

The Commercial Club held a
meeting Tuesday evening. There
was some position and more op-
position. The principal question
discussed was one involving the
matter of making a better road
between the city and the Wabash
station. The street car line
made a proposition asking the.
club to give them $400 and then
they would move their line from
the middle to one side of the road
thus giving better road way.
They figure that the cost of NOV
ing the line from the city limits
to the depot to one side of the
road would cost $12OC. After
much talk the proposition to do
this was lost 8 to Z. Then a
committee was formed to find
from George Applegate what
would be the cost of a strip Of
land 20 feet wide between the
"a. S. Taylor farm and the rail
road.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1914-05-01
Mrs. M. F. Grimes

Mrs. M. F. Grimes, 72 years
years old died at 1890 o'clock
Monday night at her home in
Salisbury. after a long illness.
She is survived by her hus-
band, John Grimes and one
daughter, Miss Mamie Grimes.
The remains were brought to
-Moberly Tuesday afternoon and
taken to the home of fher brother
in-law, Leonard Grimes, 521
South Morley street.
Funeral services were held
from the Grimes residence at 10
O'Clock Thursday morning con-
Quoted by Rev. Grow and burial
was made in Oakland cemetery.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1914-05-01
Train of Threshers.

A special train load Of thresh-
ing machines bound from Mimi
eapolis, Mimi, to Kansas City
was through this place Tuesday
morning at 8 o'clock via the
Wabash. The consignment made
up one Of the largest trains Of
the kind ever through here.
Quite a few people were at the
station to see the train which
made a brief stop here 50 the
people could look over the con-
signment. 1t proved a good ad-
vertising scheme. There were
"a cars.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1914-05-01
A Hard Trip

y ~ " IN
Speaking of auto trips, Roy
Cropper piloted a bunch to Kan
sas City Monday. 1t was some
trip let them tell you. They left
here at 1890 A. M. Monday and
the remnants reached Kansas
City at 2 A. M. Tuesday. It
was a fight from Carrollton to
Kansas City up and down hills
for eighty miles through gumbo
and mud. At Carrollton the
men were held up until 2::30 by a
rain. The further west the
wetter it became. At. a point
between Norborne and Hardin,
the auto stopped for refresh
ments while the cargo unloaded
and started for a team of mules
and rope. Finally the car was
watered and the chains were
fastened so they would not slip
and the machine pulled through
the mud while the boys were
looking for mules. Arriving at
Lexington Junction too late for
the ferry, the hill road through
Richmond, Excelsior Springs and
Liberty was taken. It was one
prodigious, slippery, hard. work.
ing climb and the machine, a
car which had been run less than
a hundred miles by its owner
got through in fine shape. II
was a tired bunch that arrived
at Liberty where two of then
tried to get a bed while the
others went through to Kansas
City. No beds could be had a
Liberty and the last trolley a
12:45 P. M. was used to get tt
North Kansas City where tn,
two men finally found a lodgini
place and went through to Kan
sas City. early Tuesday morning
The three men, Cropper, Franl
Hill and Bob Hurt went on to K
C. getting there at A. M
while VIII Moore and J. A. Lar
ison remained across the rive
| for the night. Hurt and Lafiso
came home Tuesday, while Hi
and Moore remained for tn
Dillon-Norton prize fight. Cror
per intended remaining over
few days to drive his car home
He expected his wife to accom-
pany him home.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1914-05-01
Stole ANOTHERS WIFE
Sarl Carson and Mrs. Lane
Caught at Salisbury.
Preliminary Today.

Carl Carson was arrested at
Salisbury Wednesday night about
9b'clock by a deputy sheriff on
al charge of running away with
the wife of one Lane of Paris,
Missouri.
Carson and his illegal affinity
came to Salisbury about 6 weeks
ago and he was employed at the
Bonn barber shop. Lane traced
the pair and got out a warrant
and placed it in deputy sheriff
CFuce Simmons hands for SER
vice. Carson and the woman
learned of the proceedings,
secured a buggy and with the
two children of the women
sat sail for parts unknown, but
the deputy sent a man on their
trail who came up with them
near Clifton and they wear re-
turned to Salisbury and Carson
was lodged in Jail by Deputy
Simmons yesterday morning.
The woman is under surveillance
Iat Salisbury. Carson's prelimi-
nary will be held before Justice
Trammell at Salisbury today.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1914-05-01
Fruit Prospects

The prospects for fruit at the
first Of May this year for this
district are: Apples 90per cent.
peaches 81 per cent and straw
berries 20 per cent. The short
age is due to winter freezing of
peaches, effects of drought on
strawberries and the excessively
heavy croh Of apples last season
which depleted the vitality Of
the bearing trees. 1t is thought
the shortage Of peaches win be
compensated for growers BY the
higher prices they will bring.
The total state production is es-
timated at 22. 1SO cars Of apples,
142O cars Of peaches and 1882 Of
strawberries.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1914-05-01
Capitol Building

There has been a long and
perhaps unnecessary delay inI
the progress which should have
been made in the building Of the
State Capitol and just where the
trouble has arisen, is not exactly
clear to the average Missourian.
There will soon be a demand to
be shown.
The contractor has had his
troubles as we'll as the Com
mission appointed to supervise
the work. He appears to have
undertaken to get the stone for
the work from the quarriesI
designated by the Commission,
but the owners of the quarriesl
have asked so much for their
product, the contractor claims
he simply could not purchase
from them. The Commission
has remained obdurate while the
contractor has endeayoured to
get the stone from other places.
than Carthage or Joplin, claim
ing that the southeast Missouri.
stone is better and can be had at
a price which will give him a
chance to do the work at what
he contracted. The Commission
claims that the southeast Mis-
souri, stone is not of the quality
specified and that it can not be
supplied in quantities sufficient
for the Job, or to get the build,
ing completed within the time
set.
One thing is certain. and that
is, that the money. totally In
sufficient in the first place, is be
ing frittered away In salaries to
Commissioners and Junketing
trips and the next Legislature
will be called on to dig up On
the side to make good the state
ment Of the boosters Of ths
cheap building that ", 50O, ,OU
was adequate. Inc last Legs
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1914-05-01
Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals met
Monday to hear any and all who
could produce reasons for not
being charged up with the extra
assessment made against them
by the Board Of Equalization.
There were a number from all
parts of the county, but Bruins
wick appeared to have the
majority over any other
precinct.
AS it is every year, so it will
be this ANY who knew that
their assessment had been raised
as to the brokerage item, and
failed to appear before
the Board of Appeals will
oave to pay a larger tax than
perhaps should justly have been
placed against them, but they
simply neglected to take the
only method of ridding them
selves of the excess, either from
neglect, indifference or purpose
ly.
The following shows the action
of the Board:
G. w. Akers, Smith & Benton
C. Crystal, j. P. Conger, B. W.
Davis, W. H. Fawks, F. H.
Gordon, ]. H. Jackson, B. F.
Fleetwood and L. T. Jackson,
J. Longsdorff, j. Miller. W. P.
Mason, Moffet, H.. Schultz &
Wesner. B. c. Smutz, w. & R.
Smart, H. Sanders, o. H. Viii.
liams were relieved of al
brokerage by the Board oi
Equalization.
Amounts against the following
were reduced to the figures
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1914-05-01
THE BASEBALL SEASON
Opened Sunday = Brunswick De-
feats Local Team Westmin-
lister Coming May Z.

The real bon a-fide opening Of
the baseball season was last Sum
day when the locals played their
first game of the year They
were defeated by Brunswick in
the tenth inning when a batting
streak lifted the visitors into the
winning place by a score of 7 to
A.
The game was consistently
good. There were a few errors
on each side of the score-book
but the game was clean and
fast, considering the early sea-
son. Cash made a near-home-
run in the tenth when heavy
winds and a kink in luck kept
him down, to three bases. The
crowd was of fair dimensions.
The locals go to Brunswick next
Sunday afternoon for a return
game and expect to annex the
long end of the score. They
will meet Westminster College
nine the afternoon of next
Thursday, May Z and will have a
husky lineup to face the visitors.
The scorebook shows:
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1914-05-01
Broke His Leg.

George Bramble had a pain
full accident last Saturday when
a horse he was driving ran away
throwing him and breaking his
leg The fracture was Of the
right leg at a point below the
knee. A surgeon reduced the
fracture and the injured mar
win be able to be out again soon.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1914-05-01
Fate's Irony.

While at least one member of
the Courier force has been scour-
ing the woods for mushrooms,
M. G. Walther walked to the
rear Of the Courier office, and,
within six feet of window
picked up three big mushrooms
of approved type and dimensions.
Which, further illustrates the
fact that many of us are most
oblivious to happiness lying close
to our doors and windows.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1914-05-01
Calves Higher.

One year ago B. Dawson of
Shattuck, Okla. sold 1OOOunborn
calves at $25 per head. This was
a good price. This year he has
sold 1000 unborn calves for S28. 50
per head, delivery to be made in
the fall This is a raise Of about
IA per cent over q year ago.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1914-05-01
Strong Cider.

Recent tests at the University
of Kansas Of cider bought at diff
ferent country stores in Kansas
show that their content is from 6
to 10 per cent alcohol. AS beer
usually runs about A per cent
alcohol it will be seen that these
elders sre fairly strong. The
university chemical department
is conducting other tests as well
of foods, etc, to see if they
come within the pure food law
requirements.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1914-05-01
ADDITIONAL ROAD fund
City Entitled to Road Money
Now Spent by Township
for Its Use

4
1t appears that the city of
Keytesville will have some adj
dition to the road fund here
after. This will come as the re-
suit Of a recent communication
sent the county clerk from the
Office Of the attorney general in
which he says the city is en-
titled to some money for road
purposes that the township now
is getting.
Section 11767 Of Article XIV
entitled Roads, Highways and
Bridges" of the statutes of the
state provide that each year there
shall levy a tax Of not more than
25 cents on each 500 to be for
the road and bridge purposes Of
each township. The statute
further provides that this money
shall be paid the township
treasurer and he shall honor
warrants of the township board
drawn on this fund for repair,
etc. of roads and bridges. The
statutes then provides, that the
money derived from taxes on
property, situate wholly within
Incorporated cities, towns and
villages, shall be paid to the
treasurer of such city, town or
village, to be applied to the con-
struction and reconstruction of
roads and highways in said
municipal corporations"
When this law was first passed
the first years collection of tax
was paid this city. Then,
someone reported that in ad-
joining county, the case in
volving the same points had
been taken to the supreme court
of the state ard the law had
been declared unconstitutional.
Thereupon, the money thereafter
was paid the township which
did not turn it over to the city of
Keytesville.
The question of right to this
fund was again raised recently
and a letter to the attorney
generals Office by the county
clerk, brings the following re-
ply:
"City of jefferson, April, %,
1914. Hon. C. C. Parks, County
Clerk, Keytesville, Mo-,
Dear Sir
Yours received and in in re-
ply will say that the writer is
unable to find any decision oi
our Supreme Court holding that
the cities are not entitled to the
25 cent road tax.
feel safe in saying there is
no slch decision because the
Statute is so plain that the in,
corporated cities are entitled tt
this money that there could bt
no question about it.
Yours truly,
w. 7. Rutherford,
Assistant Attorney General.
This appears to be the case
and it is probable that hereafter
the money will be paid to th'
city. If this law is correct
then the township probably
owes the city several hundred
dollars which should go tt
the betterment of the cit.
streets, under the provision Of
this act.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1914-05-01
F. Holland Of Macon count

]. F: Holland of Macon county
says that the more plentiful
autoes become, the more people
appreciate horses. 10 prove this
he says that in 1894 he sold a
team Of fine geldings for S145.
Two weeks ago he sold a team
not so good for $S15.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1914-05-01

American & L & A Ins. Co. of
Salisbury was let off with $4970.
This is its first time to be caught
for tax.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1914-05-01

Cory Carroll is very i'll at the
home Of his mother.
The Adair County news., 1914-02-18
As to Rouqh Hockey.

The players on our American hockey
teams may get Il little too friSky at
times. but we should be thankful that
they are not as bloOdthirsty. as our
friends across the border.
a man was nearly killed in n game
at Montreal recently. moving a local
newspaper to publish across two col
umns in large type the following
warning.
The almost fatal accident to La
londe again emphasizes the dangers of
hockey and the necessity on the part
of the team managers to keep down
the temper of the men.
ut would be great pity if any of
popular clamor as a result of what the
law must call at least sporting man
slaughter.
Hockey officials and hockey rules,
no matter how strict either of them
are. cannot prevent rough play.
1T is all in the hands of the team
managers.
Let them use the power they pos
sess over the players under their con
troll wisely and we'll lest the public be
compelled TO look to the criminal col
umuS of the newspapers, where cOrO-
ners' courts and prison cells are fea-
tured for the latest hockey news in
stead of on the sporting page"
The Adair County news., 1914-02-18
Public Sale.

On Saturday, the 2lSt of February,
we will sell at public cutlery at our
barn in Roley, the following: Five
mule teams, wagons and harness. two
heavy horse teams, two good jacks,
three good jennetts, one stallion, two
cows to be fresh in the spring, a pair
of coming yearling mules, two good
brood mares heavy in foal. Also saw
mill, hay bailer, binder, reaper, wheat
drill, double seated vehicle and many
other things not here given. This sale
is for the purpose of terminating a
partnership business and the property
will be sold. Terms: eight months
time with interest from date, note to
be properly secured.
WOlfOrd Bros,
Casey Greek.
The Adair County news., 1914-02-18
twill Be Games Best Year"

Connie Mack. manager of the worlds
champion athletics. does not agree
with Ban Johnson. president of the
American league, who recently in a
Chicago interview said the year 1914
would be most disastrous for baseball.
On the other hand. the master mind
of the game in a forecast said it would
be basebalrs best season. Manager
Mack said:
I'm not predicting any remnants at
this time, but | feel confident that the
Athletics will be able to hold their own
in 1914. We must have our strongest
team. for the other clubs. especially
those that finished in the second divi-
sion, will be greatly strengthened. |
look for a much harder race than last
year. because all of the clubs will be
more evenly balanced. The fans will
see better baseball this year, which |
have every reason to believe will be
the games most successful in every
way"
The Adair County news., 1914-02-18

ly necessitates the destruction of the
animal. If the legs are found intact
proceed to move them thoroughly and
massage the muscles to stimulate nor
NAL circulation of blood. A stimulating
liniment rubbed upon the muscles will
more quickly induce the circulation.
After the eXtremities have become
warm and sensitive encourage the
horse to rise. If he cannot do so have
several men assist him, if necessary
helping to lift him by means of fold
ed canvas sheet or even Il wide plank
passed under his belly.
Before shooting a cast horse that is
unable to rise. although his leg is not
broken. have the veterinarian use the
catheter to draw off the urine. Azo-
turia often is brought on by the strug-
giles of a cast horse that has been
standing idle in the stable. The urine
in such a case will be found dark red
brown in color or like strong coffee.
The disease may prove durable by the
intelligent treatment of qualified vet
erinarian.
The Adair County news., 1914-02-18
HORSE CAST IN STALL.
Method of Procedure When This Com
mon Accident Occurs.

A east horse is one that gets down
in the stall and is unable to rise This
is a common and often fatal accident
that might in many instances be pre-
vented, says DR.. A. S. Alexander in
the Rural New Yorker
When a horse is found cast in his
stall do not become ratified" as often
occurs. Many horse has been shot as
paralyZed that would get up in time if
sensibly treated. Remember that when
a horse has been cast for long time
the hind 'og on the under side tends to
become numb or cramped from lack of
circulation &c blood In this condition
it is useless To the horse. Pull the
horse out of the stall. if that is found
possible. Never try to make him get
up when it is seen that he is cast. He
has tried his best to rise and failed
If he cannot be pulled into the run
way at the rear of the stall pull down
the partition against which he is cast:
then roll the horse over and examine
the legs that he has been lying upon.
One Of them may be broken. That
often is found to be the case and usual
The Adair County news., 1914-02-18
Care of Plants In Winter.

Look to the dahlia and Gamma tubers
stored in the cellar. If too damp.
mold will have formed and cause de
cay if not removed. Spread the tubers
ont where the air is dry and separate
tile perfectly good roots from those
touched with mold. If, on the con-
trary, the roots look shriveled.' put
them near the floor in a damp corner
or the cellar Ventilation must be Civ
en- the cellar during the winter to
keep it dry.
Be very sure that there are no
cracks or loose window panes to let
IN draft and frost
The Adair County news., 1914-02-18
NJ, A. A. o. Meeting.

The annual meeting of the National
Association of Amateur Oarsmen will
be held at the New York Athletic club
on March 81 At this session the date
and place for the 1914 national regatta
will be arranged. According to an Off
cial of the national body. Philadelphia
will probably get the big event, al
though several western cities are aft
er ii.
Philadelphia has not had the event
for several years. and since the Quak,
ers' course on the Schuylkill is one of
the best in the country the chances are
the National Association of Amateur
Oarsmen will vote favorably for Phila
delphia. Baltimore and Detroit also
are after the date.
The Adair County news., 1914-02-18
BRIEF SILAGE FACTS.

Silage fed stock require one
third less grain than cattle fed
dry fodder ana produce beef
more economically.
Few facts in agriculture have
been more clearly and conclu-
Sively established than that the
silo is a necessity to the stock
farmer.
Combining the cost of grow
ing the corn crop and the cost of
SLIDING and adding 30 cents per
ton for depreciation. the cost of
producing silage amounts to 1925
per ton.
Silage. whether it be corn.
Kaffir or cane, has a palatability
and a Succulence which other
feeds do not possess and which
are absolutely essential in max
ing up a suitable ration for the
milking cow.
The COW will not tire of silage
as she will of other feeds. The
COW will eat silage the year
around if she has opportunity.