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Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03
HERE'S A RARGAIN (7>

Residents of Wauseon have receiv-
ed recently yellow posters announc-
ing "Mill End Sale" in one of the
big department stores Of Toledo. In
the list of bargains appears the fol-
lowing item, we quote verbatim, "Gen-
uine Leather Hand Bags Worth Soc
for $1.00." Hurry up ladies or you
won't get yours! There are no such
bargains offered by Wauseon mer-
chants.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

"STOP THIEF" is a screaming
farce and has been filmed in five
parts. There is snap and action from
title to tail-piece, with laugh in
every foot. 1t was considered one of
the funniest comedies on the Ameri-
can stage and in film has proven it
self a genuine laugh-provoker of the
merriest kind.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03
WEATHER FORECAST

Issued by U. S. Weather Bureau,
Washington, D. C. For the week be-
ginning Wednesday
Sept. 1, 1915.
For the Region of the Great Lakes
Warmer weather Wednesday and
Thursday will be followed by some
what lower temperatures Friday and
Saturday in the upper Lake region
and by seasonable temperatures else
where. The weather will be general
'ly fair.
For Ohio Valley and Tennessee:
Generally fair weather is indicat-
ed during the week with a consider
able rise in temperature Wednesday
and Thursday and seasonable temper
atures thereafter.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03
Schools Nav Bar Children.

Common colds are contagious and
boards of health in many cities are
considering barring children with
colds from school. Foley's Honey
and Tar is an old and reliable family
medicine and frees children from
coughs, colds, Group and whooping
cough. Parents may save trouble by
giving before school opens. Fink &
Haumesser.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

c. Jessie Taylor of Northwest town.
ship. Williams county, was appoint
ed Assistant State Fire Marshal to
succeed Geo. C. Rings or west Un.
ty who resigned last week. Taylor
has been a school teacher and un-
successful candidate for county Re-
corder in Williams county That
ought to qualify him.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

The Spencer-Edgar-Vollmer Com
pany are making extensive repairs
and changes on the second floor of
their store; walls are being redecorat-
ed, cases are being changed and the
whole sales room is being made more
attractive and convenient for GUS
toners and visitors.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

FOR SALE Cheap; one Buick
touring car 1912 Model, all new tires,
A condition. One 1912 Cadillac tour
ing car in A 1 condition, two 1913
Ford touring cars in A 1 condition.
Price right 1on all cars. F. R. Har-
per, Garage. s@- 21-1 I.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03
Necessity of China Closets.

A point to be borne in mind by the
builder is the necessity of a china
closet between the living room and
the kitchen, large enough to hold
everything required for the service
Of meals, and equipped with a swing
ing door at either end.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

The Congregational Sunday School
will resume their work next Sunday
morning at 9:45. Special feature on
the regular program. Be present and
find out what it is. All aboard for a
visit with the men and women of An
cient Palestine.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

Mr.. Francis Luke and wife and
children and Nina Luke were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Reno over
Sunday, also attended the Harmon
reunion at Mrs. Dennis'S.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

The W.. R. C. will meet at G. a
Hall Friday September 10th. Every
member is asked to be present. Of
ficers especially needed. Important
business. la
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

"Jack" Miller is now employed as
electrician for Du Pont Powder Works
at City Point, Virginia. He and his
brother-in-law, Paul Shaver are also
building a rooming house there, the
demand for just such place is
far greater than the supply.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03
SPECIAL MEETING

There will be a special meeting of
the Wauseon Poultry and Pet Stock
Association in 7. & l. Hall next We'd
nesday evening September 8th, at
1880. Business of Importance. You
are needed.
HARRY merrill. Sec'v.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

Mr.. Theodore Seibold of Wauseon
took an auto load of friends to call
on Miss Susie Kaempfer and her
brother Ferdinand. The brother was
badly cut and bruised a few days
before by fall from a tall apple tree
though the injuries are still in evi-
dence, he is recovering-is even
cheerful. Glad there were no bones
broken.
The Wauseon public library has re-
ceived copy of the Town and Coun-
ty edition of The American City for
January. This magazine deals with
every phase of civic life and condi-
tions and seems to US invaluable both
to citizens and officials who are de-
sirous of securing the best condi-
tions for their community it ought
to come regularly to the library
reading table for reference use.
Mr.. George Vollmer n1s produced
on his lot a mammoth sunflower, it
measures fourteen feet from the
ground to the top and has but one
mammoth blossom. The sunfower is
on exhibition in front of the E. F.
Hanson Company Feed and Seed
store on North Fulton street. Mr..
Vollmer challenges any resident of
Fulton county to produce sun
flower that will equal it in height
and size and having but the one BIOS
som. Competing sunfowers must be
brought to the E. F. Hanson Store.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

FOR SALE-Or trade for heas.,
work team, a span of horses weigh
ng about 1150 each, good roadsters,
suitable for mail route. Will sell
separate. o. A. Donavan, phone $40
Oak Shade. 21-2-c
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

Mrs. John HIATT and daughter Mrs.
Chas. King and daughter and Mrs.
DR.. Kindell motored to Morenci We'd
nesday and spent the day with Mrs.
Eberly.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

Napoleon Fair \ in full blast this
week. Williams Corhty Fair at
Montpelier next week. Fulton Coun-
ty Fair comes the last week of this
present month.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

LOST-On Leggett street, between
my residence and Wauseon, crank
housing from Cadillac automobile.
Finder please notify Sherman Russell
R. D. 8, Wauseon, Ohio. 21-1-p
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

Mrs. Katharine Beach, delegate to
Ohio Rebekah Assembly will visit
Seona Lodge, September 10th A
good attendance is desired.
EDITH GRIFFIN, N G..
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

There have been reports of several
residences being entered recently and
small amounts of money taken, from
accounts received it seems to be the
work of "local talent"
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

Mrs. Sam Foncannon entertained
at dinner, Wednesday, Mrs. E. R.
Bowerman and daughter Mrs. Gross
of Delta.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03
LOCAL BRIEFS
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Judge Scott of Bryan held court
in Wauseon last Saturday.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

Mr.. and Mrs. John Mack of But
Ter, Indiana, and Mrs. G Whitman of
Edgerton were Sunday guests of Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. fischer.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

Mr.. Rollin Holmes has resigned his
position with Schlatter & Howards
and will move onto the farm of Mrs.
Holmes parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Schamp.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

FOR SALE-New bungalow "a by
so #. Up to date and modern, hard
wood floors, plumbing, lighting and
heating complete. Cheap if taken
soon. Phone 35S. 20-4-c
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

The ladies aid of the M. E. church
at Tedrow will give a ocial at Mr..
Wendle Borton's September 9. All
are cordially invited to attend.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

Letters from Kalkaska County,
Michigan tell of freeze there week
ago last night that was a deadner to
all late crops.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

Last of the open air Union mee,
ings next Sunday evening. State
speakers on the subject of prohibi-
ton. Don't miss it.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

Tuesday evening a bunch of girls
enjoyed a pot luck supper and slum-
ber party at the Stuempel home.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

Princess Theatre Sunday, Robert
Warwick as "Alias Jimmie Valentine
in 5 acts.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

Mr.. Ferdinand Kaempter of near
Inlet was severly injured last week
by fall from an apple tree.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

Poultry and Eggs Wanted VIII
pay 111a, 12c for fowls, 121k, 13c for
springers; 22c for eggs. Phone 178,
l.. Mattison. 21-1
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

Fred Seymour and Edmund Hill
brand of Toledo were Wauseon visi-
tors Wednesday.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

The United Brethren Sunday School
held their annual picnic on the Fail
Grounds Thursday.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

Corn along Clinton and Dover town.
ship line has made a wonderful
growth in spite of bad weather. Some
measuring over twelve foot high.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

FOR SALE-One bed couch, one
gasoline stove, parlor suit and other
household goods. J. Salabank, 724
Bro street. Clip
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

Misses Grace and Julia Burr en-
tertained at pot luck supper Mon
day evening for their guest, Miss
Norma Chambers of Toledo.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

Montpelier's Mayor and Council are
taking steps to develope a city park
on the county fair grounds.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

Mrs. DR.. Miller is able to walk a
little now after falling and injuring
her foot last week.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

Don't forget the dates of the Full
ton County Fair-Your Fair, Sept
ember 28-29-3O-Oct. 1-2.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

FOR SALE-Hard coal base burn
er heating stove, also a "Hummer'
heating stove, both in good condition.
Inquire 244 Birch street.
21-1-p
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03
DuIIinp Conscience

Commit sin twice, and you will
think it perfectly llowable-Talmud.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

Mrs. Will Edgar is visiting friends
in Metamora.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

FOR SALE-Two Holstein cows,
one fresh and the other coming fresh
in December. Also 35 acres of clover
pasture for rent. Phone 2L rs ATS.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

FOR SALE-A house and two lots
160x180 in Wauseon. Plenty of fruit
and a fine garden and poultry spot.
Inquire Mrs. Cora Maxwell, Delta. If
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

FARM FOR SALE-Eighty acres
eight miles from Wauseon, $500 per
acre. c. F. Greenough. 21-4-c
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

FOR SALE-Buick automobile or
will trade for horse. E. E. Stevens.
s' - 20-2-p
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

FOR SALE-One farm, 60 acres
well located, also farm for rent.
W. c. Borton, Tedrow, Ohio. 21-2-p
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

WANTED-Two young men for
room and board. Modern conven-
fences. Inquire 228 Marshal street.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

FOR SALE-Good hard stove
wood, delivered. Inquire Harmon
Flory, phone 2L 474. 2O-2-p =.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

Z FOR SALE-Large and small
farms, inquire Jerry M Krontz, Waus-
con. Ohio, Route I 46 If
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03
Farmers Free Exchange

BOARD AND ROOMS At 244
Depot street. t a. 1852
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

Mr.. Frank Disbrow is spending the
week at Round and Devils Lake with
Mr.. and Mrs. John Pence of Ogden
Center, Michigan.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

Miss Myrtle Segrist entertained
Mrs. Agnes Summerlot of Angola,
Indiana and Miss. Madge Bogart of
Napoleon last Tuesday.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Stuempel md
daughters Reta and Louisa left Mon
day morning for Cleveland, Buffalo
and Niagara Falls.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03

Among the visitors at the State
Fair from Wauseon, this week are
d. W. Myers, d. S. knight, Carl Waid
and ]. E. Leatherman.
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-11-12
ABOUT HOME
What Is Occurring And Being Talked
About In The Borough and Township

The 1874 5 a. IN. trip from Wilmington
has been denoted to ll.45 p. M.
One hundred gunners licenses were
issued by W. ID. Snyder, Borough Clerk.
w. J.. HARRISON from Wildwood, has
opened a bazaar store Oh south Broad
street.
E. s. Kilmer, of Wildwood, has locat-
ed here as a general contractor and
house mover. He is stopping at French's
hotel.
DUPONT School is filling up speedily.
The eighth room will be filled by New
Year, if not before.
Oliver Ziegler has bought Charles r.
Justice house on East Main Street. lately
occupied by S. r. Justice.
Last Monday was pay day, but the
candidates for the Borough lookup in the
Record building werefew.
The weather has been fine and dry the
past week for building projects which
are being rushed in Penns Grove.
Gus Lillya has bought the Dennison
farm la Upper Penns Neck, OH the road
to Auburn aud has moved thereon.
The large glass window in Best Shoe
Store at Union Corner was broken last
Monday night and several pairs Of shoes
tolen.
Penns Grove Grange will meet at
Thomas S. Flanegan's, next Wednesday
evening II. All members are invited to
be present and enew their pledges.
Lemuel Greenwood's official majority
for Assembly over W.M Wheatley was
$40. Hollis Ashcraft'sS majority for
Coroner ever Sheppard L.. Boone was 1876.
Tie corr crop in this region is small
Some have not a 40-bushel wagon load to
an acre. Two wagon loads is a large
crop this year. Corn is sold from the
field at 65c u bushel.
The Sophmore Glass of Penns Grove
High School organized Monday last, and
elected the following officers, Matthew
Mitchell, president; Helen Wi3ks, vice.
president; Dorothy Ford, secretary;
Powell Broadway, treasurer.
Hula and Blanca little daughters OF F.
de Beradinis gave a children's entertain
ment last Tuesday evening at their home
corner Of Main and Delaware Avenue for
tie benefit of the Cripple Children's
Christmas Tree, to an a~ppreciative audi
ence. Sixty cents were collected. They
hope to better next time.
On Wednesday night one of Howard
B r.Ien's horses got out of the stable,
wandered to Pitman meadow, got stuck
in the mud and died. The same night a
horse geared to a wagon wandered into
the Pitman meadow mud near Samuel
Borden's residence. Il wat gotten out
on Thursday morning.
Captain Wesley Baugher, master of the
steamer Elizabeth NJ. Smith on the
Denny line between Penns Grove has
resigned to become captain of the Quar-
antine Tug, Gov. P~ennypacker,. Of the
marine stations at Marcus Hook, last
Monday. lie is succeeded by Captain
George McQuillan who has been master
OF Steamer Denny Bros.
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-11-12
LiyingrOOm Furniture

Big, comfortable Arm Chairs, Rockers,
Settees and Davenports that are both lux
urious and serviceable. They are shown
in the new velvets and tapestries. Arm
Chairs and Rockers 10 strictly classical de-
signs that are genuine reproductions ofthe
antique, solid mahogany frames, with a n
seats and backs. We show an immense
variety of pieces suitable for livingroom or
library, covered in genuine feathers. We
invite your inspection of these splendid
stocks.
There are some very fine solid mahoga-
nv Arm Chairs, wing designs, upholstered
spring seats and backs, covered in differ
ent shades of corduroy and tapestry, that
sell for $50 each. Second floor
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-11-12
Globe Wernicke
Sectional Bookcases

dignity both the books and the family.
Their sectional construction provides an
always complete bookcase, whether hous-
fifteen books or five thousand-always
complete, yet ever growing.
Parents will see the possibilities in this
plan for the future of their children.
Our bookcase catalog will greatly aid
your selection from the various styles and
finishes of Globe Wernicke Bookcases.
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-11-12
The M. Megary & Son Go.
Tatnall and Sixth Streets, Wilmington
New Home furnishings

It's hard to reMze he immense variety of fine new furnishings shown here Eighty hus-
ands square feo floor space devoted ts showroom purposes alone
There are new DningromS suites in the latest period designs that comprise 1.-THE Adam"
Sheraton" William and Mary, ," acdan, ," Modern Colonial and other patterns shown
in Golden, Fmneda and Georgian Oak; regular and English Mahogany finishes also American
and CncaSIn Wanuts
Newt Bedroom ums and odd pieces, from the less pntanhomw whites enamel to motb ahf1
designs in Solid Mahogany and American Walnut
New furnishings frH the ivngnom, library or den. Big, Comfortable overufedD aen-
ports Shas, Arm Chairs and Rockers upholstered the attest covingS they Just hea cme
of comfort and luxury.
pems and Uphoktees in every concaHabe dsgn that add charm and tone to any room. Hand
painted China and BhcaBm to give the finishing touches:
Knowing um are interested in having yorh nome beautiful, attractive and comfortable we
invite your. early inspection of these sphndds stocks
Every opportunity will be gNn you examine carefully the construction, design and finish
of furniture to mote he particular excellence of carpets and rugs to get acquainted with the
hapmnes of the rpaya and China Departments
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-11-12
AS Thanksgiving Approaches

YOU will naturally be interested in Dmngroom Furniture. We show a great nany styles
in $utes and odd pieces. Handsome new suites in American and Cncasdan walnut
English and regular mahogany, Georgian fumed and golden oak.
A great many designs in Bufas China Closet, Dining and Serving tables.
For $22 theesa solid golden oak Table with round top; A inches in diameter No
used. The top is removable which is one of the greatest convenems ever put on a
dnngabe: Each eafan be locked in separately Table extends six feet has a Colon
El base and comes in either dull or polished finish. There are a great many other pat
terms in both solid oak and solid mahogany, with the same convenhnces, at prices grdu-
ally rising to $50 each.
Dining Tabswihout removable top and leaf locksas low IS $3.50 "a 5h floor
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-11-12
Library Tables

We show more than seventy different
patterns in Library Tables, at prices rang
ing from $3.50 to $50 each. The
woods are solid mahogany veneered, gol-
den and fumed oak. There are a great
many designs to select from at prices
ranging from $15 to $25. I'd floor
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-11-12
Starting a Permanent
Family Library

One of the best. partseof home training
and one of the greatest legacieS to your
children, is love of good books and some
good books to love. Let your library grow
up with your children and your income.
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-11-12
HOME BUsINLss NEWS

adv.
Chestnut posts for sale. H. S. Barber.
adv. 3-27-tf
Liuoleume, oil cloths, oil-cloth patterns
and a new line OF cheap wall paper at the
Union Corner Store. L. w. Cook. ad.
BIGGEST AND BEST Stock OF Latest
STYLE HATS in Wilmington is at Dubelrs,
No. 2 East Third Street. Childrens hats
a speciality. lO-S-3m.
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-11-12
Made over Again

Mrs. Jennie Miner, Davidson, Ind.
writes: 81 can truthfully say Foley Co.
thartic Tablets are the best l ever used
They are so mild in action l feel like ]
have been made over again" They keep
stomach sweet, liver active and bowels
regular. They Danish constipation, indi-
~gestion, biliousness, sick headache. Sold
e cry where.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-30
FOREHEAD WATCH LATEST FAD
go. OF FASHION e..

What's the sense of wearing
dainty, bejeweled watch on your fore
head when you have to consult mir
ror every time you want to know the
hour?
y The answer, perhaps, is that fash
ions haven't anything to do with
sense anyway.
This odd conceit is the latest fem
mime fad to be adopted. Earrings to
match the watch are also de rigeur.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-30

The little timepfece is pendant on q
head band binding the hair.
And when one finds ones attrac-
tive self without mirror it is quite
permissible to ask. an armiring
stranger if he, would kindly read the
story of the tiny gold hands for the
thoughtless possessor of "a forehead
watch. Few strangers, would refuse
to perform this charitable service.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-30

guarded the house so we'll that the
milkman couldn't enter the yard. Oh,
we couldn't think. of keeping him,
even for Elsa's sake!'
5-.Sdddie did~that" cried the as
founded Mr.. Graham, increduIously.
He glanced at Laddie, meek as a
lamb. Was it possible? Ridiculous!
But, actually, the intelligent and
scandalous Laddie seemed to wink
at him as if to say, 81 worked it,
Yes, Laddie, the gentle, had GER
tainly played a part! Mr.. Graham
happened to explain to Mr.. Doane the
family necessities.
By this time the latter was con-
vinced that Laddie had foiled him. A
small house he owned right next to
his own was vacant. Would Mr.. Ora
ham move and let both the children
enjoy the company of the animal
they loved so devotedly?
Never again did artful, two-faced
Laddie find it necessary to act the
dog villain! He divided his time be-
tween his two doting young mistress
es, there were better times for the
Grahams and all hands were happy.
-O-O--
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-30
ToDAY,s TESTED RECIPE
=. BY Caroline Coe

Cabbage and Butter. - Clean a
head or two of white cabbage. Boil
in salt water and chop fine Sweeten
in butter and flavor with one table
spoonful of butter mixed in the same
amount of flour. Add a cupful of
water or soup broth and season with
salt and pepper. Cook slowly.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-20
NEGROES FLEEING
MISSOURI IN FEAR
Of NIGHT RIDERS
800 Blacks Have Left New Madrid
County to Escape Violence
Threatened in Warnings
SHOTGUN DEATHS EMBLEM
Foremen in Charge of Laborers
Notified to Stop Employing
Colored Workmen
SHOTGUN DEATHS EMBLEM
BY Atsocintcd Prcss

New Madrid, Mo-, Feb. 20.-As re-
suit of the warnings of the might rid
ers' that they must leave the district
before Tuesday morning, nearly 300
negroes left New Madrid county last
night and this morning. Possibly as
many more arc preparing to depart
before the time limit expires. Thus
far there has been no violence.
The negroes, most of whom are en-
ployed on farms in this county, will
be severely dealt with unless they
obey. the order announces. 1t is eX-
pected trouble will result. The sheriff,
NJ. ]. Conran, has asked Governor Ma
jor to send militia to help him restore
order.
Negroes working on the government
levee at Lenda and Dorena in Missis-
sippi county also have been notified to
stop work and leave the county. A
foreman in charge of the laborers has
been notified to stop employing the
blacks.
The first warning note was tied TO a
bundle of switches and the second
contained a crude drawing of shot
gun.
Apparently the authorities said. the
order for the negroes to leave was
not based on any specific Objectionable
act but on i'll feeling on the part of
some whites because negroes were do
ing work which they thought they
should have.