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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-10-29
5O0Pony Contest Yotesf U.s. Subscription
Constitutional Amendments.

At the electron next Tuesday the
voter will be handed a large sheet
of paper on which will be the Is
amendments. in full, which are to
be voted on, and no voter shall be
permitted to stay in booth more
than S minutes. Unfortunately for
the voters of Monroe City and vi
cinity this is not county seat and
it is the rule not to spend any coun-
ty or state money here, consequent
ly no paper here was paid to print
these amendments, altho there are
papers which are paid to carrv the
same amendments two times in
each of two issues, Following is a
summary Of the amendments.
No. l. Amending the iniative, to
prevent Single Tax submission,
Scratch Yes" vote NO"
No. 2. Permitting Kansas City to
own its public utilities. Why not
vote Yes?
No. 8 State mill tax levy for aid
in improving the public roads.
No q Fixing salary of members
of the legislature at $1,000 per year
or $1,000 per term of 2 years. Too
much increase. Vote No.
No. S Giving St. Louis debt-mak-
ing power to build or buy a subw ay
for the purpose of rapid transit.
No. 6 Giving voters of special
or general road district power by
majority vote to levy a local tax
for good roads.
No. 7 Permitting state to pro-
vide pension for deserving blind
No 8 Making it easier for KAN
sas City and St. Louis to amend
their charters.
No. 8 Referring the so-called
Full Crew Bill"
No. 10 Referring the County
Unit Local Option Liquor Bill"
No. II Referring Excisa Home
Rule.
No. IL Referring Police Heme
Rule.
No. 13 Woman Suffrage.
No. ID Empowering legislature
to issue $50000,OO0 in bonds for
roads. Scratce Yes, vote No.
No. Is Conferring powers on po-
litical subdivisions to raise road rev.
| oDno
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-10-29
TO THE VOTERS OF MISSOURI.

You as good Democrat going to vote next
Tuesday
Your vote, with the votes of your neighbors in
your county, and the vote of fellow Democrats in
other counties will determine how the public business
of your county and the State shall be carried for
the next two years.
1t goes further-the question of endorsing Pres-
dent Wilson and enabling him to continue the great
work laid out by the Democratic Party at Baltimore
and carried forward since by the aid OF Democratic
Congress-its up to you
You can elect Congressman and Senator from
this State in harmony with the administration and
guarantee the continuance of the policies which have
given legislation in the interest of the whole people,
and kept out of with Mexico and at peace with
the European nations now engaged in the most stu
pendous of all time in which the toll of human
life is beyond human imagination and the destruction
of property great, whole century will not it
replaced while pursue way in life and
property.
appeal to you therefore to vote for Senator VIM.
J. Stone for the Senate and the Democratic Congress
from your district.
also appeal to you to vote for Judge James T.
Blair for Supreme Judge, Howard A. Gass for State
Superintendent of Schools and for all the Democrat
ic candidates your County ticket.
And-get your Democratic neghborto vote.
DC McCLUNG,
Chairman, Democratic State Committee
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-10-29

E. W. Schweer. wife and baby,
and guests. Mrs. George Carter and
daughter. Dorothy, of Windsor. were
Quincy visitors. Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-10-29

Clintic & Yates 2 cars hogs; Gentry
Bros, car hogs; Dawson & Sharp
1 car hogs; Monroe Coal & Grain
Co. 8 cars wheat and car hay;
Henderson & Sons 8 cars live poul-
try.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-10-29
Weekly Paper $40 per Year

Tuesday, F. M. Bower sh howed us
a copy of a six-column. 4-page week,
ly newspaper which sells for $40 a
year in advance. 1t was also well
filled with advertising. The Record
Ditizen Published at Ruby. Alaska
is the paper. 1t was sent to Mr..
Bower by his brother, B. j. Bower,
who was reared north of this city,
but for the past sixteen years has
been in Alaska. He recently came
back to the States and is now at
Seattle where he will remain for
about six weeks. A temperature
Of IS degrees below zero does not
tempt US.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-10-29
Berfer-WeekS

Rev. B. D. Weeks, pastor of Comp
ton Heights Baptist church of St,
Louis and Miss Grace Ella Berger
were married at the Baptist church
at Usage. Iowa, af 8 O'Clock last
Monday evening. At one time the
groom was pastor of the First Bap-
tist church of this city. He is one
of Missouri's sblest young ministers
and has host of friends here. She
is a stranger to most people here
but is said to be a most excellent
young lady. The Democrat joins
the many friends in congratulations.
Mrs. l. G.. HAYNES of PALMYRA has
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-10-29

Miss Grace COrder went to By
numville the last OF the week to
visit her cousin. Mrs. P. H. Porter.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-10-29
ITEMS FROM FARMERS
OF Farmers, For Farmers sno
Pertaining to Farmers.

Pertaining to Farmers.
Mules For Sale.
20 head 2 and 8 year old mules,
will be sold in pairs, privately.
If. John Shearman.
Weekly Market Letter Published by
Woodson & Fennewald L. S.
Com. Co., National Stock
Yards. Ill.
/ Cattle receipts have been light
this week and the market has ad-
vanced is to Csc on all grades of
killing cattle and 10 to 15c on
stockers and feeders. There have
been very few good cattle here and
nothing choice.
Bulk of the choice steers selling
from $3.50 to 1915. Good $8.25 to
$40. Medium $725 to 800. Fair
killers $6.4O to lis.
Choice stockers and feeders $500
to ESQ. Good $3.50 to $50. Medi-
um SIS rs to 625. Plain kinds $500
to $50.
Bulk of the choice light heifers
$500 to 975 Good SITS to $50
Medium $3.50 to 7.25. Fair killers
$500 to $40.
Choice cows $675 to 7.50. Good
$500 to $50. Medium $500 to SIS
Cutters $4.65 to 49O. Gamers
$415 to 435.
Hog receipts moderate, market
closing Sc higher today. Best butch.
ers and good heavies $3.50 to ITO
Good mixed $7.35 to $50.
Sheep receipts light, market
strong. Best fat sheep $525. Best
lambs SITS to 800.
Market Report.
For Wednesday before date OF
.Japer.
Hogs. .........................$6.00 to 6.75
Sheep. .......................3 800 to ZOO
Cattle. ....................6O0 90 to S25
Poultry.
Hens. ...................... O9c
Spring chickens l 1-2 to 09c
4 2 1-2 pounds............"....
Old Roosters. ers..................... 06C
Ducks. Observation-Disclosures. 10C
Turkey Hens. ns.:................... 10c
Young Toms. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 10c
TOMS. ................. 1OC
Guineas, each. ..................... 174c
Geese. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 07c
Eggs straight ht.............. .....-......... 22c
TallOW. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 04C
Butter. ......................." 14C
Green Hides. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 10c
Il Corn Observation-Disclosures 6UC
Wheat No. 2.................... 100
Oats. S...".."....... 80 to 3SC
Hay .....................$8.O0 to $1,000
Baled fiay............. S1250 to 1900
Shipments for the week: Nc
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-10-29

worth any sacrifice you have to
make to come. Last Sunday night
a young man sang and he is worth
hearing. 1he public cordially in
vited to all these services.
CT. HOY.
The Get to Gather" meeting at
the Methodist schurch last Wednes-
day night was a success. There was
a large crowd in attendance, and
after a few minutes spent in greet
ings the following programme was
rendered: Two songs by the choir.
which were full of inspiration. Rev.
Hoy led in prayer and then Mr..
Jackson gave an interesting dis
cussion on the Sunday School for
the year. Dr.. Goodier not being
present because of professional du-
ties, the discussion was left for any
one who would respond. The teach
er of the Beginners class made a
fine talk on Equipments for her
Work" Others responded.
Then the young peoples work
was discussed by four representa-
tives of the various departments.
and their discussions were worth
while. Following this the ladies
served lunch and everyone had a
good time. After the social hour
the people assembled in the audito-
rum and gave the new members
the right hand of fellowship, as they
sang, Bless be the Tie that Binds"
1t was a beneficial evening to the
church. Thanks to the ladies for
their help.
ST. JUDE'S.
Sunday-All Saints Day.
Holy Communion at 7:30.
Holy Communion and Sermon at
II. Evening Prayer and address7;S0.
Bishop Johnson will be the preach
er at the II o'clock service. The
Bishop comes to be with us at this
time because it makes the end of
the first year of the present incum-
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-10-29
CONGRESS Adjourned.

The 63rd Congress adjourned Sat
urday until the Dec. term. Con-
gress has been in session almost
continuously since the. Inaugural
ton of President Wilson. 1t has
given the couptry much good and
wholesome legislation. Democracy
has redeemed its pledges to the
people and Democrats should be
elected next Tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-10-29
ABOUT THE CHURCHES
Interesting News Concerning the
Different Denominations.
This Column Closes Promptly q,
&. IA. Each Wednesday.
FIRST BAPTIST

FIRST BAPTIST
W" had 120 in Sunday School
Hast Sunray. and very good congre.
9atiohs - all the services. We are
PLAN IuG larger things in the Mas
tiers selvice. Come and help us.
The mid-week prayer service is
Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock.
We are studying the Book of John.
We are having very interesting
meetings. Come and spend an hour
with us in this service.
Sunday School is at 9:45 a. m.
and the hours for preaching are II
a. m. and Up. m. The B. Y. P. u
meets at 6 p. m. Miss CLANCY will
lead the meeting next Sunday even
ing, We give you a most cordial
invitation to come and worship
with us.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-10-29

HeeLS at o p. III. MISS Cndney Will
lead the meeting next Sunday even
ing. We give you a most cordial
invitation to come and worship
with us.
SAM P. GOT'T, Pastor.
CHRISTIAN
Bible School 945 a. m.
Preaching at II a. m. and 7:30
p. m, Boys Club at $50 p. m. Choir
practice Saturday night 7:30. Next
Wednesday at 2:30 and 7:30 p. m.
John H. Booth will hold a confer
ence in the Christian church to
which every member of the Board
and the church is invited. This is
in connection with the great men
and millions movement. Be present.
W. Garnet Alcorn, Pastor.
Thanksgiving Service. ~
The Minister'S Alliance met Mon
day and arranged for the Thanks
giving service. The meeting will
be at the Methodist church and
Sam P. Gott, Pastor First Baptist
Church. will preach the sermon.
The ministers are planning a re-
igious survey of the town. This
we believe will increase the inter-
est in all our work, but especially
in the Sunday Schools of our town.
Next Monday afternoon, Nov. End,
is agreed upon as the day for the
day for the canvass. Let every
body be at home and prepared to
tell us in a few words where your
church membership is. If not a
member your church preference.
and where you would 90 to Sunday
School if the pastor and the super
intendent would look after you a |
little and encourage you. We be-
Geve this canvass will greatly help
the Lords work. Please help us to |
get all the information possible.
PRESBYTERIAN.
Preaching next Sunday at II a. |
m, and 7 p. m. Sunday School 9:45
a. m We earnestly desire every
member of the church to be present
at all services and all others are
cordially invited to worship with US. |
METHODIST
Preaching at 1O:45. The Atone
ment." At 2:30 Junior League. |
$50 Senior League. subject, The
Root of Murder" Deut. SIT; Matt.
5-22. Leader Rush Collins. Read !
ing Miss Virginia Fields. Short
talks by Rev. Hoy, MISS Caroline
Larson and James Wadsworth. Pub
lie cordially invited.
Preaching at 7:30. Devices of
the Devil"
Prayer meeting Wednesday ESQ.
Choir practice Saturday. z.
hope all the members that can
po ssibly be out will be at the morn
ing service. it is our Communion
day. At 7:S0 / will discuss a theme
believe worthy of any ones con-
sideration. The music alone is
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-10-29

Mrs. j, c. Haynes of Palmyra has
been the guest Of her sous. Edgar
and Oscar Young.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-09-05
GERMANS CHECKED
FOR THE LAST TWO DAYS UNDER
PRESSURE OF LEFT WING
OF ALLIES.

st. Paul. Sept. S. $50 a. M
Special: The following advices have
been received by the American Press
association:
London.--A Paris dispatch says
the advance movement of the Ger
man right wing has been checked for
the last two days under pressure
from the left wing of the allies. The
Germans were compelled to retire on
st. Quintin. A big force of German
cavalry advancing on Compiegne was
vigorously repulsed.
st. Petersburg.-The Russian army
today began serious operations
against the Germans. The troops
which have been operating both in
northern and southern sections OF
eastern Prussia have been ordered to
resume the offensive. Additional
troops are being pushed forward and
at the war office ii was stated that
fully twenty army corps totalling
nearly 100000 men, will be imme-
diately pushed forward on march to
Berlin.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-09-05
MAKING PROGRESS
TOWARD PARIS is THE OFFICIAL
REPORT OF THE GER
MAN ARMY.

st. Paul, Sept. 5, $3.50 p. m
Special: The following advices have
been received by the American Press
association:
London.-Waht is described as the
arrowhead of the German army which
has been slowly forcing its way
through the Anglo-French army
towards Paris, has made further
progress, according to German Off
cial reports issued today and has
driven the allies back behind Condo.
Cavalry raids are being made in the
| direction of Paris, which, If accounts
| are correct, will be the next stop of
the allied armies.
London.-A dispatch to the Daily
News from Copenhagen says Berlin
| dispatches indicate that the Germans
are throwing troops back eastward to
meet the Russian advance. Further
indications are that the points from
which troops are being withdrawn are
Alsace and Lorraine. All German
railroads are now closed to civil
traffic and land communication from
Berlin to Copenhagen is stopped.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-09-05

Prof. Schultz has opened his studio
in the Garner block. Students in
piano and voice are now being en-
rolled.
Shoes that have style as well as
service is what the boys and girls
want. We have them.-Nick Bjorn-
stad.
Have Kindig look after your bat,
terry and electric starting system
Telephone 121.
Our new fall line of ladies' fine
shoes have arrived. Call and see
them.-Nick Bjornstad.
For Rent. Three good upstair:
rooms, suitable for light housekeep.
ing.-A. G. Hallenbeck.
The Young Peoples society of the
Lake Park church will hold an ict
cream social at Henry Olson's place
| Sunday afternoon. You are cordially
invited to attend.
Mr.. Autoist: Keep ignition anC
carbueretor in perfect order and you
other troubles will be few. DON
experiment, get Kindig, telephone
III, Adams Auto Co., Madison.
For Sale at Private Sale. Leathe.
couch, six dining chairs, several rock
ers, washing machine, several bed
steads, two bookcases, one sectiona
bookcase, parlor billiard table an,
other household articles.-Geo. Cook
West Fifth street.
To the first 100 children that blu.
10 cents worth of pencils or tablet
we will give them a scent packag
of balloon pop cor free, Saturda
and Monday.-Earle l.. Kelley.
For Sale. Two hard coal heaters
Inquire at this office.
Furnished room for rent.-Mrs
John Kingsley. West Eighth street.
Fish dinner at the cafeteria a
Lake Madison tomorrow. You ar
invited.
Wanted. Girl for general house
work.-G. /. Wilkinson, p. o. DO
426.
Mrs. Henry Kiner was a mornin
passenger for Chester to spend
week with friends.
Mrs. w. w. Tuper and littl
daughter. who have been guests a
the home of the formers parents
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-09-05
MENACE TO BERLIN
ADVANCE OF RUSSIANS IN PRUS.
SIA-GERMANS ON TURN
ING MOVEMENT.

st. Paul, Sept. 5, 8 p. m.-Special
The following advices have been re-
ceived by the American Press asso-
citation:
London.-That the Russian ad-
vance in east Prussia has become a
menace to Berlin is indicated in ad-
vices received at Paris early this
morning that five German army corps
have arrived at the Vistula river,
along which stream are located a
number of German fortresses extend
ing in a line south and west from
Koenigsberg.
Paris.-It has become apparent to
observers here that the Germans dc
not intend to engage the allied armies
sent to meet them northwest oi
Paris. The enemy is evidently max
ing an extended turning movement.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-09-05

calities in the way of having the big
gest and best display of views.
Have just been informed that
many fine farm views have been
taken just recently. One firm has
taken and enlarged views. The en-
larged views or any over 10x12
cannot be used, but the original of
SKI can be used and the same can be
procured by addressing r. A. Miller,
care of Jacks Restaurant, Madison.
Hoping you may be able to assist
in this matter, we remain,
Very respectfully,
l.. S. Martin.
Secretary.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-09-05
THE CHURCHES.

Grace Episcopal Church - Holy
communion and sermon at 1890 a.
m. Sunday school at IL. No even
ing service.-E. Wilson. Rector.
Synod Lutheran Church-There
will be services Sunday evening at s
O'Clock conducted in the English Ian
guage.-Alfred Nelson, Pastor.
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Sep. 6, Norwegian services at 1890
in the morning. Sept. 13, English
services at s in the evening. Con.
firmants meet every Saturday morn
ing at 10. Sunday school at IL
o'clock every Sunday. Prayer meet
ing in the church every Thursday
Olin Reigstad, Pastor.
Methodist Episcopal Church-The
usual services will be held at the
Methodist church tomorrow as fol-
lows: Preaching at 1890 a. m, and
1880 p. m. There will be special
music at both services. Sunday
school at IL m. Epworth league
service at $40 p. m. The public is
cordially invited to these services
G. ID. Brown, Pastor.
First Presbyterian Church-Serv-
ices at 1890 a. m. and s p. m.
Morning subject, THE Command
ment of Love. Evening subject,
Gain Through Loss" The public
is most cordially invited. Parents are
asked to bring or send the children
at 1890 for the beginning of the
service. Teachers are also urged ia
be present for the first of the com
bined service. There are not two
| services, but one beginning at 1880
a. m. Special attention is called t.
the evening service at 8 o'clock. Spe
| cial music is planned for these serv
| ices.-C. McKibbin. Pastor.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-09-05
BOOSTER
Commercial Club Will Issue Pamph.
let Showing Lake County
Resources.

To the Editor: The Madison Com
mercial club is getting out for Madi-
son and Lake county a booster PAM
phlet showing all the advantages of
the city and county. Thousands will
be printed and distributed through
out America. In this we will aim to
give all matter of local Importance,
besides photos of business blocks.
churches. schools. lake scene and
most important farm residences.
For these farm Genes we have de-
cided to offer prizes as follows: SIS
first and SO second for the best farm
buildings. and the same prizes for the
best buildings taken from down the
highway showing a beautiful stretch
of improved highway with the farm
buildings along the same. These
photos to be exhibited at the Lake
county fair Sept. 1925. 1914, and
prizes to be awarded at that time.
The winning photos and perhaps 9TH
ers to be used in the pamphlet are
all to become the property OF the
club.
Now it should be understood that
the most expensive set OF buildings
may not succeed In drawing the prize,
but trees, surroundings and other eff
fects may have their influence In get
ting the money.
Our club has sent out 200 notices
to farmers to get busy In this, but
| some will be missed and we wish tc
appeal to local editors to help get this
before everybody as 1t is for the good
of the county at large and the com
munity, and not the club that will bt
profited thereby.
Will expect your cooperation from
your locality and already we learn o.
much pleasant rivalry IN certain 10
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-09-05
LOCAL NEWS
Eat at Jacks.

Two houses for rent. Inquire 500
West Third street.
Wanted. Strong girl for kitchen
work.7Jack's Restaurant.
Everything for the schools.-Os.
born's Drug Store.
Wanted. Good cook at once. In
quire of Miss McCauley at hospital.
Eat at Jacks.
Furnished room for rent. COZ
Harth avenue.-Mrs. j. A. Delmage.
City property for sale. Inquire al
Hotchkiss grocery.
First shipment Of new fall coats
NOW in.-Miss Morse.
Girl wanted at Fuller's Steam
Laundry.
Get your ice cream at the Sugar
Bowl, 80 cents a quart, delivered to
any part OF the city.
School begin Sept. Z. Buy your
school shoes of Nick Bjornstad.
For Rent. First building south o.
my shoe repairing shop.-A. ]
Peters.
Coats. dresses and skirts.-Mrs. X
Knoeri.
Fall millinery opening Friday anC
Saturday, Sept. 4 and 5.-Mrs. X
Knoeri.
Eat at Jacks.
We have all the school books FOL
Normal school. city school and coun
try school.-Osborn's Drug Store.
We nos cordially invite all ON
customers, and others, who are i'm
terested I'm new hats TO come To oul
fall millinery opening this week, Fri
day and Saturday.-Miss Morse.
For Sale. Residence sites in Glat.
Bros. subdivision of Lake Park
three blocks from heart of city. Flo
terms inquire at Dakota State banl
or Clayton Ball.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-09-05
HERMAN A. BOIL
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON

Office over Model clothing store in
room formerly occupied by DR.. Lowe.
Madison $. ID.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-09-05
NORMAL SCHOOL ANNOUNCE
MENT.

Training school at the Normal will
open Tuesday morning, Sept. 3.
All grades up to high school will be
included in this department, also the
kindergarten. Not more than about
twenty pupils car be admitted to any
one of these grades. Pupils here last
year will be continued without appli-
cation, others should apply by letter
mot phone) to Pres. Heston or Mrs.
Edith Beaumont. No tuition Is
charged pupils of the Training school.
The Normal department opens for
classification Tuesday, Sept. 8. and
recitations begin at Q a. m, Wednes-
day, the 9th.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-09-05
WHITE SEWING MACHINE.

Miss Elizabeth Robinson, a White
sewing machine demonstration, will be
at f. l.. Peck's furniture store all
next week to show the good qualities
of the machine to buyers. This will
be a splendid opportunity to see the
machine in operation and Mr.. Peck
cordially invites the ladies to call.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-09-05
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish TO express our heartfelt
appreciation of the assistance, SYM
patty and many kindnesses shown us
during the sickness and death OF our
little daughter and sister, Ruthie.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Sigler and
children.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-09-05
Constipation Causes Sickness

Don't permit yourself to become con-
stipated, as your system Immediately
begins to absorb poison from the backed
up waste matter. Use DIR. Kings New
Life Pills and keep well. There is no
better safeguard against illness. Just
take one dose tonight. csc at your drug
|pists-Ady.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-09-05

bottle of Sloan's Liniment. 1t is anti
septic and a few drops Will neutralize
the infection caused by insect bites or
rusty nails. Sloan's Liniment d~isenfects
Cuts, Bruises and Sores. You cannot af-
ford to be without 1t in your home.
Money back IL not satisfied. Only Csc
at your druggists.-Adv.