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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04
GREAT MEN AS PEDeST RAMS
Writers and Others Of Worldwide
Fame Who Were Fond Of Long
Jaunts on Foot.

There have been some famous pc
destrians, with the emphasis on the
word famous. Charles Dickens was
great walker. Twelve, fifteen, even
twenty miles day were none too
much for Dickens swinging
his blackthorn stick, his little figure
snrang over the ground, and it took
. practiced pair of legs to keep along
side of his voice He once did a
special feat of turning out of bed at
two, after a hard day. pedestrian and
otherwise, and walking thirty miles
into the country before breakfast
Sir Walter Scott walked twenty or
thirty miles without fatigue, notwith-
standing his limp Browning, when
past seventy, could take long walks
without fatigue. and Wordsworth at
sixty did twenty miles day. De
Quincy considered fourteen miles
day necessary to his health, and Lamb,
notwithstanding his almost inmate
rial legs could walk during all the
day Brahms was tireless pedes-
trian, and Beethoven always took his
ualy Walk VI Euu VI hNO VI hAOA -
miles in all manner Of weathers,
while Turner travelled twenty miles
q day, sketching as he walked. Her
bert Spencer, at thirteen, in a fit Of
Inconsistencies, walked forty-eight
miles one day and forty-seven the
next: but was probably injured in SO
doing. Tolstoi, at fifty-eight, walked
100 miles in three days. Great men
are usually of powerful physique, and
many of US would suffer II we emu
lated their walking habits, but they
have not all been so vigorous. I'm
manuel Kant walked for at least an
hour every day, but doubtless Bacon or
Locke, Chopin or Weber, Spinoza or
Calvin, who were none of them in
good health, would have found walk
of q mile or two quite sufficient or
even too much."-St. Nicholas.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04

1t was reported that Irve Hick-
mans house burned Tuesday night
but this was a mistake. He was
burning off his fields and says the
only damage done was to the chinch
bug. Ii all farmers would do the
same we would be better off next
harvest.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04

Mrs, Will Hurd, of Stoutsville,
Mrs. John James. of Laddonia. Mrs.
Chas. Montgomery. of near Center,
and Will Hagan, of Vandalia. came
Monday to see their mother. Mrs.
G. W. Hagan who has been quite
sick the past week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04
Card of Thanks.

l wish to thank the friends and
neiehbors for the kind words and
deeds during the illness Of my wife.
also for the beautiful flowers. May
you find as true friends in your
hours Of trouble
W. G. Caldwell.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04
w g. Cald we'll.

Misses Norma Conconnan and
Mabel Hurley and Messers Ray
Pollard and Frances Murphy. of
Hannibal. attended the dance here
Friday night. They were the guests
of Miss Bess Montgomery for supper
that evening.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04

Miss Lucille Bell left yesterday
for New York where she will trans
act business for perhaps a month.
Her father, Dr. j. H. Bell, accom-
panied her to St. Louis.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04

Eye Day at Bebbs Jew elry Store
Monday, November 9th.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04

Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Abbott, of
Webster Grove came in Monday to
visit relatives and friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04

A few boarders wanted. apply a
this office. If.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04

Mrs. McCarty. Mrs. Early and
daughter, of Palmyra, who have
been visiting Mrs Leininge:' and
daughter, Mabel returned to their
home Monday afternoon.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04

Will sell Immediately at private
sale at my home. dishes. kitchen
utensils. cabinet, rugs. folding bed,
household furniture, etc.
w g. Cald we'll.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04

Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Bunte, of St
Louis. who have been visiting their
uncle, Mr.. H. Thompson and wife
returned home Tuesday afternoon.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04

George Yates wife and baby were
the guests of relatives in town
Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04

Mrs. A. F. Griffith was the guest
of her son at Hannibal Tuesday
going to Bowling Green Wednesday
for several DAYS visit.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04

Mrs. A. Jaeger and daughter
Miss Bertha were Quincy visitors
Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04

Miss Savilla Hawkins left Mon
day for a weeks visit with relatives
in Bushnell I'll.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04

Mrs. J. F. Renshaw went to Pal
myra Tuesday to spend several days
with her daughter Mrs. B. H
Stevenson.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04

See DR.. Pratt at Bebb's Monday
November 9th.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04

Miss Mary Lucy Hornback left
Saturday for several weeks visit
with friends in Columbia.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04

Miss Margaret Watson, of New
London who has been the guest of
her sister, Mrs. j. G. Fuqua returned
to her home Monday afternoon.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04

Mr.. and Mrs Joe Hays. Of Lad
donia, were the guests # his parents
Mr. and Mrs j. B Hays Sunday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04

Miss Bessie Henderson was q
Hannibal visitor Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04

Miss Bell Elliott who was called
to Shelbina last week by the illness
of her aunt Mrs. Winifred Cough
returned home Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04

Mrs. James Summers, of Callao.
Who has been visiting her daughters
Mrs. Fred Angus and Mrs j. F.
George returned home Tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04

Miss Winnie Anderson. of Quincy,
returned to her home Friday after
several days visit with her brother
L. Anderson and wife.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04
Miss Alice Fitzpatrick went to
Palmyra Monday for a weeks visit
with her aunt Mrs. Maggie Green.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Webb and son
William, of Hannibal, were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. McAtee
Jessie Lasky presents the Man
on the Box" in five acts Society
Mite Gem Tuesday Nov. 9th. 10
and zoe
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04

Elmer and Bud Mudd left for
Pennington Tuesday to spend
several days.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04

Mrs. John Romer, of Wrightsville,
is visiting relatives north of this
city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04

Miss Bernadette O'Daniel was a
Hannibal visitor Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04

Miss Ina Fredricks went to Pal
myra Monday for a visit with
with relatives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04

Mr.. and Mrs. John Cox were Pal
myra visitors Tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04

Miss Bess Montgomery spent
Sunday in Moberly.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04

Plumes at cost at Mrs. Lille
Buckman's.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04

Being Lot of Interesting Items
You Probably Did Not Know.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-11-04
SHORT LOCAL STORIES

SHORT LOCAL STORIES
Being a Lot Of Interesting Items
You Probably Did Not Know.
Plumes at cost at Mrs. Lille
Buckman's.
Miss Bess Montgomery spent
Sunday in Moberly.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cox were Pal
myra visitors Tuesday.
Miss Bernadette ODaniel was a
Hannibal visitor Monday.
Miss Bessie Henderson was
Hannibal visitor Monday.
Mrs. A. Jaeger and daughter
Miss Bertha were Quincy visitors
Monday.
Mrs. John Romer, of Wrightsville.
is visiting relatives north of this
city.
George Yates wife and baby were
the guests of relatives in town
Monday.
Miss Ina Fredricks went to Pal
myra Monday for a visit with
with relatives.
Miss Savilla Hawkins left Mon
day for a weeks visit with relatives
in Bushnell I'll.
Elmer and Bud Mudd left for
Pennington Tuesday to spend
several days.
Miss Mary Lucy Hornback left
Saturday for several weeks visit
with friends in Columbia.
Mr.. and Mrs Joe Hays, Of Lad
donia, were the guests RI his parents
Mr. and Mrs j. B Hays Sunday.
Miss Lucille Bell left yesterday
for New York where she will trans
- L,,o:nooo 60. norhone n r1anth
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-12-01
THE ONE HOPE OF UNsEATING HUNT.

The Republicans of Arizona will have difficulty in following the example of Massachusetts and confronting the Democratic machine with united Republican party year. they will conduct their campaign along lines and eliminate few of the professional politicians who have been adonng Republican tickets in Arizona from time immemorial
 The Progresves the overthrow the machine which holds the taxpayers grasp the Re pubicans will undoubtedly under the old any reasonable offered them The abuses the old party which led dcord be corrected and the people given deal The Progressves alone this demand There considerable element the Republican party which house cleaning In fact the great rank and file of Republicans Arizona would like leaders recruited from the ranks There many substantial Republicans who have sought offices be- they recognized that they would stand chance with the iessonal politicians control With these latter eliminated many good who have hitherto summed politics be persuaded take hand the primaries material will pars command The time fight this battle is before the pri- for those citizens who the old machine overtrown administration elected which will extravaganza and reduce the hope succeed they and that who the confidence the pub lie nominated for office
 The Democratic party Arizona hope throw off the yoke of George w. P Hunt the election With the machine his back he will be the primaries whether he Governor Senator fight he will have his candidate the Democratic pri maries
 The first irmish will when the election of delegates the national conventions take place. The Hunt machine will doubdy control the selection of these delegates the Democratic side If the Republicans throw the professional politicians and give all sides fair deal they will undoubtedly be joined by the great majority the Progressves the selection dele gates and this will be the fall Tucson Citizen.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-12-01
D|G LEDGE TAXES OVER BOYER
 HOLDINGS
CHERRY CREEK DEAL IS CLOSED AND LARGE DE- ALLOTMENT CONTRACT AWARDED.
(From Tuesdays Daily.)

Negotiations that had been pending for some time between J. R. Boyer and the Big Ledge Development Co. for taking over the group of mines of the first named in Cherry Creek dis trict, were closed up few days ago, and operations nave started.
 Representing the buyers were J. H.. Shockley, consulting engineer of the Big Ledge and Lloyd E. LeDuc, the manager. The first action taken to- ward developing the property was the awarding of a contract of 500 feet of shaft sinking and drifting, and when that work is performed other con tracts are to follow.
 Mir. Boyer has been identified with that section for over thirty years, and the holdings he disposes of are well prospected. From some of the claims mill runs nave been made and satis- factory returns given. The operating company will carry out a line of de velopment only, production for the present being of secondary considera- ton.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-12-01
NOTED HE|RESS AND GROOM ON
 HONEYMOON
MIR. AND MRS. MERRITT ADAMS SON, RECENTLY WEDDED, ARRIVE IN PRESCOTT SUNDAY.
(From Thursdays Daily.)

Arriving in Prescott on Sunday in their racing Mercer, on honeymoon trip to the old home of the groom, Mir. and Mrs. Merritt Adamson were given cordial greeting by many friends.
 Their marriage was solemnized re- gently at Los Angeles, and from the prominence of the bride, as an heiress to the vast holdings of the famous Malibu Rancho, together with her conspicuous social standing, this nuptial event was one of the most noteworthy to take place in the above city. Mrs. Adamson is also grace1 with a personality that is fascinating and vivacious. Her maiden name was Miss Rhota Rindge.
 MT. Adamson for many years and during his youthful days resided with his parents in Prescott, Mir. and Mrs. J. Q. Adamson, the former at that time being meat merchant and large owner of livestock i'll this county. The groom has range interests in Coco nino county. While here the visitors will be guests of C. w. Davis. Mrs. Adamson drove the auto from the Grand Canyon to Prescott negotiat- ing the trip over new roadway in 6 hours and 40 minutes. From Ash Fork to this city, distance of 64 miles, the time was hours and 30 minutes. TT
 On the return trip home Mir and Mrs. Adamson are to visit friends in Phoenix, and will travel over the southern route via Yuma.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-12-01
ENGLISH OWNERS
 REVIVE OLD CHAMPION
(From Sundays DaiIy)

Active operations on the Champion group of gold mines in Crook canyon were inaugurated Friday afternoon, this action following the receipt of telegram by N H. Getchell, from New York City, stating that party of Englishmen had arrived from Lon don, en route to Prescott
 They gave orders by wire that work be under headway upon their arrival at the camp and previous plans of de- velopment agreed upon when the group was purchased less than two months ago were ordered carried out
 The Champion was sold on a cash basis, the deal being closed by cable. Negotiations had been pending for several months, owing to the adjust mcnt Of stock interests. Engineers also had made frequent examinations, all reporting favorably, This prop erty is in the same mineralized belt and is near the Mt. Union property. Under different ownership for many years large amount of development was given, and from the good show ing made the sale resulted.
 The extending of the old drift will be the initial work, and the building of new wagon road to transport material and machinery will begin at once. The Champion had assumed too heavy task for individual hand ling, hence strong syndicate of Eng fish operators was formed to carry out the big development agreed upon. The English investors expect to ar rive in Prescott in about eight days, l and it is quite reasonable to presume | they will close other deals in the field adjacent to the Champion This property was a shipper many years ago, and its product treated at mills nearby. It has good name among miners.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-12-01
RECEIVES NEWS OF STRIKING
 O|L WELL
(From Tuesdays Daily.)


 Frank Turner who spent four years in the Verde valley trying to develop oil and who is now a resident of Prescott, received telegram from his brother yesterday from Wichita Falls, Texas, that he had drilled ill their first well and struck a good flow of oil at 535 feet. It is thought the well will develop a production of 25 barrels day, judging from similar wells in the locality. The Wichita Falls oil field is a proven field with present production of more than 3O,- GOO barrels per day of high grade re- hning oil, besides it has the largest gas field production in the country.
 MT. Turner recently visited ilis brother in Texas and while there joined his brother and others ill se- curing an oil lease and started drill to work before returning to Prescott with the result stated above. He wired his brother yesterday to remove the machinery to the site selected for well No. ? and continue drilling al once.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-12-01
State Road Work
 Begins Near Dewey
iFrom Tuesdays Daily.l

Road building in this section is to be resumed by the State at once, Division Engineer F. R. Goodman ar irving yesterday to establish camp at Dewey and complete certain cor struction toward Verde valley via Cherry creek. The plan of the State is to close up links to Cherry creek hill, and the outlay of public funds will build a short strip of first class highway. What future plans call for are not known at this time, whether work is to go ahead out of Verde val ley to Flagstaff, or south from this city, on the projected north and south road. MT. Goodman states construc- ton in the northern counties is near ing the end, and he expects to be cn- gagged in this county during the prin- cipal part of next summer.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-12-01
YOUTH HAS N|MBLE
 FINGERS
BUT THEY GET HIM INTO SERIOUS TROUBLE IN BING POSTOFFICE AT CLARKDALE.
(From Tuesdays Daily0

The average Indian of today is somewhat up-to-date, as was illustrat- ed at Clarkdale last week when Wallapai youth of only fourteen years performed the clever and daring deed of robbing the postofice of checks amounting to over $500, as we'll did he get away with many letters contain ing nothing of value.
 The trick was performed by the boy showing his hand through small opening placed to receive mail matter deposited in the box inside. He was arrested by Constable J. E. Cook.
 There was no doubt of his guilt, which he admitted, after the valuables were taken from his person. The nearing took place before U. s. Conl- missioner Rutherford at Jerome, and the accused was bound over to the Federal grand jury, which convenes in this city next March. The detec- ton of this theft is believed to have established systematic robbing of the mail box at that postofice.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-12-01
CLAUDE ECKEL IS
 PLACED UNDER ARREST (From Sundays Daily)

\
 For an alleged attempt to assault Lester Johnson and Clifford Koontz with deadly weapon, Claude Eckel yesterday was arrested at Fair Oaks by Sheriff Joe Young and Deputy Guy Bozartn and placed ill the county jail to await d hearing before Justice of the Peace McLanc.
 Johnson, who swore to the com plaint, claims that about two weeks ago while he and Koontz were on their way to Williamson valley from the Dumb Bell ranch they were mak' ing their way along the road through the Eckel field when Claude came out of the house and fired upon them with out any provocation whatever. John son says, according to the authorities, that the mother also ran out of the house and fought with the son to stop him from shooting.
 Two of the Eckcl boys were ar rested a short time ago on a charge of stealing and butchering a calf at Fair Oaks belonging to John Bozarth. One is now in the State rcformatory at Fort Grant and the other pleaded guilty and is serving a sentence on the county roads.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-12-01
New DiscoDery Of
 Molybdenite Mine
.(From Tuesdays DaiIy.)

Three miles to the south of Pres colt, discovery of molybdenite was made recently, that is attracting con siderable attention, and the bonding of the property already has taken place.
 The owners are John Brady and J. F. Fitzgerald, who nave quietly been developing, the shaft having reached depth of 30 feet. The vein is four feet wide, in which dissemination of the above mineral freely prevails. This location is on Granite creek, near the old Jones ranch. This discovery is due to molybdenitc and kindred metals being in such heavy demand in recent months.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-12-01
MINING OPERATORS
 DEATH IS PECULIAR (From Wednesdays DaiIyO

w. J. Guthrie, of Los Angeles, prominently known as mining oper- ator, died in Los Angeles few days ago, and according to press accounts, his passing away is shroudcd in mystery as 10 whether the cause was natural or suicidal. The latter yer sion, however, Is generally accepted, poison being the supposed agency. The deceased was frequent visitor to Prescott until recent years, and en- joycd prominence in mining circles tor the successes he made. Financial trouble is attributed 10 his taking the suicide route. No autopsy was held on the remains.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-12-01
INVESTORS HERE TO
 TAKE OVER WHITE SPAR
 (From Sundays Daily.)

Through the heavy demand prevail ing at present for antimony, and Sil- yer advancing rapidly to a higher price than has been known for many months, will result in the White Spar mines of Ed. Block becoming active r few days, two investors being in the city to take charge and begin op- crating.
 This transaction is an important enc, owing to another quite large camp becoming active, and the min eral character of the product being fully determined. The White Spar consists of six patented claims, and when silver was attractive in price many years ago, frequent shipments were made as far away as to Pueblo, Colo. An effort was made last year to revive the group by leasers, but the antimony market was at low ebb. This metal climbing up in recent months to ten times its former value, is the induccmcnt that attracts in vcstors at this time.
 The group is situated to the south cast of the Commercial ill Copper Basin, about five miles distant, and the property is the only one known in this field to carry ores of an anti mony nature.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-12-01
FIFTEEN HUNDRED FISH PLACED IN
 LAKE WATSON
CONSIGNMENT CONSISTS OF BLACK BASS, CAT FISH AND STRIPED VEL LOW PERCH.
(From Tuesdays Daily.)

Fifteen hundred fish, black bass, striped yellow perch, and catfish were placed in Lake Watson Sunday after noon by Fish Expert McMullen, and Secretary Grace Sparkes of the Cham Der of Commerce, assisted by John Bianconi and Brick Linholdt. The consignment of the three kinds of fish arrived on schedule time Sunday and was immediately rushed to the lake by auto. At the lake it was found that the water in the cans anc that of the lake varied but one degree. Little trouble was had in placing the young fish in the lake. There were 300 of the catfish and 600 each of the bass and yellow perch. McMullen stated that to allow the fish to multi ply properly no fishing should be al- lowed for about two years. By that time he stated that they would be plentiful
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-12-01
BIG MINING DEAL IS READY ID
 BE CLOSED
REPORTED THAT ENGLISH INVESTORS WILL TAKE OVER IN SHORT TIME
 THE MT. UNION GROUP.
(From Tuesdays Daily.)

From reliable sources it is learned that details have been agreed upon for the sale of the large holdings ot the Mt. Union Consolidated Mining Co.,, the formal transfer to take place in this city inside of two weeks.
 An English syndicate is to assume ownership, and the arrival in New York City last week from London, England, of those to become interest ed, assures this large transaction as reaching the final stages of the nego- tiations, which had been going on for several months. The Mt Union has been idle for some years, and many of the original owners have passed away. Those retaining an interest, who re- side in the Eastern States, are reluct- ant to follow mining, it is stated. This property is situated on Mt. Union, the highest peak of the Hassayampa range of mountains, and was active for few years, until internal dis turbances took place and a suspension resulted. A mill was erected, and several runs made, with but small percentage of the values recovered from the ores. If this deal is closed t will be one of the most noteworthy ever to take place in that section. The old camp is situated less than two miles east of the Senator hill summit
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-12-01
PREPARING TO SHIP
 FROM ZINC MINES
(From Sundays Daily.)

(. J. McNulty, who arrived in the city Friday from the MIcNulty 6, Me Bride holdings on Copper creek, to the south of this city, stated produc- ton from the zinc locations would begin at once.
 A new wagon road to the camp was built short time ago, from the saddle of Copper Basin for taking out ore. MT McNulty states development goes ahead under favorable conditions on the Green Mountain copper, as well as at other points. The zinc holdings was discovered only recently, and eX- ploration given in the past month warrants the product to be marketed.