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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1916-02-04
PeeDee Prattle

Musselfork township board
held a special meeting at Mike
last Saturday, for the purpose of
closing up the 1915 business.
Notwithstanding the very bad
condition of the roads, and much
sickness in the neighborhood,
the secretary of the Union Sun
day school at the Presbyterian
church reported an attendance
last Sunday of 67. Thomas, the
pastor, who resides at Armstrong
was unable to fill his appoint
ment on account of sickness.
Foxes have been doing much
damage in this part of the county
for some time, and the boys
have had much sport in the
chase, and last Saturday they
determined to put up a chase
that would count. and assembled
a considerable pack of hounds
for that purpose, but sly Reynard
had been tipped. and on that
particular day decided he had
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1916-02-04
the day of better ideals, for
which he consistently stood.

the day of better ideals, for
which he consistently stood.
|. The ideal life he still strove for
until he fell asleep in the arms
of his Heavenly father who had
been such a source of strength
to him through all his days.
Few men enjoyed a wider circle
of acquaintance than he and his
friends were legion. He feared
God, was law abiding and home
loving.
He tried to follow the advice
of st. Paul, If it be possible, as
much as lieth in you, live peace
ably with all men," Well may
we close this tribute with the
words of the peer of poets, His
life was gentle and the elements
so mixed in him that Nature
might stand up and say to all the
world, This is a man."
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1916-02-04
Mrs. Nancy Jane Scott

Nancy Jane Scott, who died at
her home near Hamden, Jan. 30,
was born at Cuba, Ills, Dec. II,
1S41. She was the mother of IL
children, seven of whom sur
vive, namely: Geo. F., John Will
liam, Thomas E., Osa E., Mrs.
jeff Case, Mrs. Viola Terrill, and
Mrs. Nora Jane Krager. There
are AZ grandchildren and 9 great
grandchildren. Mrs. Scott was
married to Thomas Scott in 1862
and practically all her life she
has lived in the same neighbor-
hood where she died, her hus-
band proceeding her to the grave
years ago.
Funeral services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Hise at McCurry
cemetery Tuesday, in the pres
ence Of a large number of the old
friends and neighbors of the fa-
mily and her relatives, nearly all
of whom were there to pay their
last act Of love.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1916-02-04
Mrs. James Wren

| Monday Mrs. James Wren died
suddenly. Her sudden death
was the result of the after ef-
fects of grippe affecting the
heart.
Letitia Ann Horton was born
in this county at the old family
homestead south of Salisbury
February 9, l84S and spent her
early girlhood in that neighbor-
hood. December 20, 1866, she
was married to James Wren at
the old Horton home, Rev. Dav-
id Perkins officiating, and
ten children. resulting from the
union, eight of whom survive
together with the husband and a
sister, Mrs. Samuel Dinsmore of
Kansas City. The surviving
children are: Mrs. Lucy Shupe,
William Henry, Charles Benja-
min, Samuel. Mrs. Lena Heun-
ton, John, Mrs. Nina Quick and
Mrs. True Clark. Laura and an
infant died some years since, as
cid Mrs. Wren's brothers, Rob-
ert, Ben and 7. Horton. James
Wren and family moved to the
farm where Mrs. Wren died in
1871.
Mrs. Wren professed religion
in early life and united with the
Methodist church of which she
remained an honpred member to
her death. She was an unassum-
ing, homeloving woman and
gave her life to the family inter-
ests
At Mount Pleasant Church
Wednesday her remains were
tenderly laid to rest, Rev. Mey-
ers saying words of consolation
to the bereaved ones and her
neighbors and friends.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1916-02-04
CIRCUIT COURT DOCKET
Not Many Cases of Importance.
Peripatetic Litigation.
Good Jury.

Following is the petit jury:
Bee Branch-Frank Gottermau.
Ben Nannemann.
Bowling Green-Paul Harper.
Brunswick-Wm. S. Robinson, Pc
ter Mauzey.
Chariton-J. F. Adams.
Clark. G. Oldham, J. VI. Cal
lahan.
-Cockrell-W. H. Owens.
Cunningham-G. A. Switzerland.
R. I. Waugh.
Keytesyille-G. NJ. Dewey, ]. L.
Mason.
Mendon-Chas. Littrell, R. C. Rob-
cts.
Missouri-Walter Flemming.
Musselfork-Till Scott.
Salisbury-Henry widmer, H. T.
Phelps.
Salt Creek-Tom Williamson.
Triplett-J. @. Adams, H. ]. J.
virts.
Wayland-Milt Conrad.
Yellow Creek-Frank Austin.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1916-02-04

better go visiting, bit the guards
are out and a great big chase is
on tap the first soft day that
comes this way.
William Welch is now full,
satisfied that a gasoline engine
can elbow up", because he has
had the experience caused by too
much water and jack frost COM
blned; damage about $4,000.
N, B. Welch was in "SMarceline
several days last week on &C.
count of the sickness and death
of his granddaughter Evalina,
the little daughter of Frank
Welch and wife.
Mrs. Lillian Washam ofKCoIo-
rado arrived last week for a
visit with S. P. johnson and
family.
The mail service has been very
bad in this part of the country
the past week, some route pa
irons not having received their
mail for as much as four or FIVE
Continued on pape tive)
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1916-02-04
No Recommendations as to How We Shall Prepare,
But Whatever Necessary to Back Up Defense
of Principles and Lives Urged
THRONGs GREET Him EVERYWHERE
Only Room for Half the Kansas City Crowd When
10000 Are Packedlin Convention Hail.

From the start to near the finish of his trip for
the purpose Of meeting the people of the middle
west and telling them of his views on the question
of preparedness President Wilson has been the re-
cipent of the most unbounded interest in which
Mrs Wilson came in for considerable share
All along the President has contended that
mo nation ought to wish either an army or navy
to be proud of, to make display with, to make a
toy Of 1t is the arm of force which must lie back
of every sovereignty in the world" And further,
that he is very sorry that any one in this country
should go about crying ont for war; yet he is as op
posed to peace at any price any who pretend to
semblance of courage or Independence
At Kansas City where the largest crowd which
has met him, President Wilson said he would 90
back to Washington and smile at any one who told
him the United States was not wide awake
He said I'VE are witnessing cataclysm and
God only knows what The issues will be-" And
further he told them, Modern wars are not won by
mere enthusiasm. They are not won by mere ma.
tional spirit They are won by scientific conduct of
War-the scientific application of anirrestble force"
But just what he moAnt when he told his vast
audience at Kansas City Il assure you that there is
not day to be lost, not understand me, because of
any new or specially critical matter but because 1
cannot tell twenty four hours at time whether
there is going to be trouble or not"
At Des Moines he told his audience that God
helping me, will keep this country out of war if
such thing is, possible with honor" Thousands
stood in the cold on the outside of the hall and got
what benefit of the speech they could from the vo
ciferous cheering. When the President had con-
cluded his speech he asked that the big orchestra
play America and that all join in the song as the
music was played. The great audience rose to its
feet and such a scene was never witnessed in Mad
square that when the throat of every individ
ual in the hall shouted its loudes the words which
never fail to inspire. The President and Mrs. Will
son joined thesong for tme then slowly took their
way up the incline which leads to the exit and as
the song was finished, the President bowed and
smiled as he went out and Mrs Wilson, her whole
being filed with the inspiration of the grand ova
tion kissed her hand to the audience and dsap.
peared
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1916-02-04
Lucy Cash

Lucy, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Casper Cash formerly of
our northeast nsighborhood but
who now live at Elmyra, Ark.
died Monday of fever the result
OF an attack of grippe, aged Ia.
Her parents brot the remains
OF their daughter to this city ar
irving Thursday morning, and
the funeral was held at the home
OF Earl Collett today and inter-
ment at the Bennett Cemetery.
Rev. DeWeese officiating.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1916-02-04
Monday, February Z, 1915.

Monday, February Z, 1915.
l Emily Dorrance ct al VS.. Stella
Dorrance ct al; continued.
2 Marceline Lbr. Co. VS.. Robert
Nossbarger; continued.
3 P. P. Chrane VS.. Samuel Me-
gown; continued.
4 Louis j. Cason ct al VS.. Robert
Heck; abated.
8 Edward Meyers VS.. Bud Garth
ct al; continued.
6 Robert Heck VS.. George Heck
ct al; continued.
I Sophia Meyer ct al VS.. Katie Mey-
er ct al; to await sheriff's re-
port of sale.
3 VIM. Parks ct al VS.. Thomas S.
Lock ct al; suit to quiet title.
9 Dudley o. Wilson VS.. Jessie S.
Waugh ct al; suit to quiet title.
10 Elizabeth Hagenmire VS.. John
Hagenmire; mandate.
IL oLate OIL Missouri VS.. Earl Hard
ing; parole continued.
II State of Missouri VS.. Dudley
Horsch; parole continued.
13 State of Missouri VS.. Eerl Hard
tague; parole continued.
IA State of Missouri VS.. Pat Thrash,
continued.
Is State of Missouri VS. Pat Thrash:
continued.
16 State of Missouri VS.. John
Moore; continued.
Tuesday. February 8. 1915.
II State of Missouri VS.. Rufus ia
mes; on bond.
Is State of Missouri VS. Lee Thomu-
son.
19 State of Missouri vs.. No. /, Jas.
Pearman; continued.
20 State of Missouri VS.. No 2, Jas.
Pearman; continued.
II State of Missouri VS.. No. 8, Jas.
Sdl Hdu, COulluucu.
p State of Missouri vs.. Ben Cum
ningham; on bond.
2S State of Missouri vs.. H. H.
Knappenberger; on bond.
"a State of Missouri VS.. Elmer D.
Dodge; on bond.
25 State of Missouri VS.. John But
ner and W. T. Evans; on bond.
26 State of Missouri VS.. VIM. WI
ley; on bond.
27 State of Missouri VS.. Harry Da-
Wis; on bond.
2S State of Missouri VS.. n. D. Rob-
ertson; on bond.
2S State of Missouri VS.. Jas. Wren:
on bond.
80 State of Missouri VS.. VIM. White
in Jail.
81 State of Missouri VS.. Jack Ed
wards; on bond.
S2 State of Missouri VS.. Frank Lit
eel; continued.
Wednesday, February o, 1916.
80 Louie Bliefnick vs.. VIM. Rob-
inson; suit to quiet title.
"a Isaac Grapes VS.. John Bull; suit
to quiet title.
50 Thomas Kincaid VS.. Allen Blew
ct al; suit to quiet title.
Sc Okeefe Bros. Grocery Co., VS..
Northwestern Nation; change of
venue from Randolph county.
81 Laura ]. Young VS.. James Will
liams ct al; suit to quiet title.
IS c. H. Schnackenberg VS.. Samuel
Coulter ct al; suit to quiet title.
80 c. H. Herring VS.. Edward B.
Pryor ct al; damages.
10 o. A. Hooker VS.. The Western
Union Telegraph Co.; damages
II Martha ]. Keck vs.. Cora A. Wa
ters; note.
IL B. F. welch VS.. B. F. Littler:
note.
I3 Rothchilds & Co., VS.. c. D. and
Lillian Foster; appeal from ].
P. Court.
Continued on paRe a.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1916-02-04
DEATHS HARVEST
Pioneers Snccumb to La Grippe.
Weather Conducive Yet.
= M.D.'s Busy.

April 9Th 1889; died Jan. 9th
1916.
The curtain has fallen shutting
out the life of one Of Charlton
county's most respected and low
able characters that of James
W. Stewart, whose demise came
most unexpectedly while asleep
at the family home in Mendon,
shortly after retiring Thursday
evening Jan. 9th 1916. Mr..
Stewart had been ailing for about
two weeks with Grippe" but
had never been confined to his
bed and death was due to a weak
heart.
Funeral services were held
Sat. Jan. 10Th, at 1.30 p. m. at
the M. E. church in Mendon, of
which deceased was member,
conducted by Rev. William D.
Cater, assisted by Rev. W. C.
Whitehouse pastor of the Christ
ian Church. Interment at Old
Mendon Cemetery.
James WilegS Stewart was born
in Wayne county Kentucky, the
son of John and Avis johnson
Stewart, Of Old Virginia stock,
whose hardy Scotch ancestors
settled upon the shores of the
Chesapeake and braved the wild
erness of the new world. In
l843 the family of John Stewart
came to Mo. from Kentucky by
boat, landing at Brunswick, in
which community deceased has
lievd almost continuously, becom-
ing an integral factor in its
growth and development.
He serYed I'm Confederate
army under Col. Bohannan in
BENZ. Franklin Reeves Reg.
Crossed plains in 49 in company
of W. w. and J. L. Riddell and
Judge G. L Allen of Rothville.
On Nov. 26th 1863, Mr.. Ste
wart was united in marriage to
Miss Frances Llewellyn. To
this union eleven children were
born, ten of whom are living;
Charles, Luther, Lloyd. Will
lam and James, Avis (Mrs. ]. C.
RiddelD Olivia (Mrs. W. R. Rid
delD, Matte (Mrs. A. A. Taylor),
Della and Mary, all of whom TO-
gether with Mrs. Elizabeth
(Stewart) Stuckey, of Linn Creek
Mo-, a sister of the deceased and
five grand children survive him.
On Nov. 26th 1913, MIR. and
Mrs. Stewart celebrated their
golden wedding anniversary and
the above named relatives and a
host of old friends were present.
How feeble our efforts are,
how futile are words, to pay a
just tribute to the character of
such a man as Mr.. Stewart and
to estimate such a life.
The light of the splendor of
his personality makes dim and
dark the printed page. Such al
rich, free and abundant life can
not be described by another; it
can be better felt and only partly
realized.
In his veins flowed true blood.
With the growth of the years
that brought him to manhood,
came courage, gentleness, hon.
esty and generosity.
Indeed these were but the
natural fruits Of the virtues in
stilled into his early life by his
sturdy parents and bred into his
being by generations of a noble |
ancestry.
Mr.. Stewart was a pioneer in
every sense of the term; struggl-
ing against great odds and con-
quering. Priyation was his COM
pany until he fought his way
through. He lived to see the
day when he could look back
upon the steep and rugged road
of struggling progress and be
happy in the consciousness that
Il
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1916-02-04

III Iue CleHienC property on East
4th.
Circuit court convenesnextweek
with about the average docket.
No cases of special importance
are slated for trial.
Mrs. Kate Hammond of Mex
leo came in Saturday for a short
visit, as smiling as usual.
Nearly all our sick people have
recovered and our doctors are
having a breathing spell and no
one is sorry. =
Bill collectors were out in
force Tuesday, and prudent men
kept off the street. The scribe
ventured out to get his mail and
was caught and made to shell
out. ...s
Word comes from Arizona of
the death of D. T. Green, father
of Miss Louise Green of our city.
Louis Smith and family are
moving to Moberly to make the
Magic City their home.
Mrs. ]. W. Garrett is very poor
ly and Miss Clara Clarkson re-
mains about the same or some
what improved.
A big plate glass in the Baier
butcher shop was broken by a
boy falling against it, and is
boarded up" while waiting a
new one to be put in.
Miss Olga Boes of Hutchinson,
Kas., is home on a short vaca-
ton.
Frank Genser has resigned
his position with the Owl Drug
Store and returned to his home
at Gillian, Mo.
Judge Lamb and Jesse Rich
ardson went to Kansas City We'd
nesday to hear Pres. Wilson
speak. If others went we failed
to get their names.
A negro charged with whip
ping his wife, drew a fine in the
mayors court last week, which
was paid by another. One by
one Sambo's rights seem to slip.
The blizzard arrived here Fri
day and made up for lost time,
catching many of unprepared-
ness, in spite of previous warn
ings.
P. P. Chrane, the real estate
agent, had a hard tussle with
old man Grip, but got the better
of him and is out again.
Miss Minnie Clarkson will open
up a studio, in the Sweeney
building on E. End street, as
soon as the room can be prepar-
ed. She is a fine artist.
7. N. Grizzell, of Clifton Hill, |
father of J. W. spent several
days here this week with his son
and family.
Some one picked up our buck
horn handled umbrella with name
of A. W. Johnson on plate.
Will he please return it?
Fred Wanger, a barber, who
has been ill a long time passed
away at his home Tuesday morn
ing, aged about 40 years. De-
ceased leaves a wife, two chill
dren, mother, two sisters and one
brother surviving. He was rear
ed here, was we'll known to all
our people, and his passing is re-
gretted. Peace to his remains.
W. R. Sweeney and S. P.
Lusher have locked horns in the
school contest, at the 1st
Christian church, as captains of
The respective sides, and the big
light is on. Both are full of
snap and yigor and all look for
inc results.
Tho " d - u 1.,;ll c-;,,o
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1916-02-04
Salisbury Scribblings

Tom Vandeventer and his esti-
mable family have returned to
our city to live and are domiclIed
in the Clement property on East
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-25
SEVERAL HURT WHEN
AUTO STRIKES CAR
Machise Backs Into Fan-Laden Trolley,
when CrovSa Was On the way
Home From Bail Park.

Persons standing on the running
board of Broad and Twenty-fifth
street car. returning from the baseball
grounds yesterday evening at 7:45
o'clock narrowly escaped serious in
jury or possible death. An automobile
backing out of the NJ. d. Stone Motor
Company's garage ran into the running
board of the car and injured j. M. Pear
man. 500 Holly Street, so severely that
he had to be taken to Stuart Circle
Hospital.
Others who were Injured, but slight
ly, were w. C. O'Brien, 1904 West
Broad Street; Lawrence Wood, colored,
SOB East Federal Street. Charles
Wheeler, colored, IL North Twenty
third Street.
All of the men were returning from
the baseball game at International
League park. The chauffeur of the
car, which ran into the running board
was not arrested, as-the happening was
seen to be an unavoidable accident.
The mans name was not given in a
police report at the Second Police Sta
ton.
Mr.. Pearman suffered a cut leg and
other minor injuries. He was treated
at the hospital, being taken there by
the car which ran into the trolley, and
taken to his home.
The automobile was uninjured, ex-
cept for slight dent In the back Of
the body.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-25
AMERICAN TROOPS
FEAR WILL BE SHOT

FL Paso, Tex. June 24.--The TWEEN
ty-four American troopers who are
held prisoners at chihuahua City are
reported to he in danger OF being
shot unless the United States gov
eminent takes immediate steps to res
cue them.
An American disguised as Mexi-
can reached General George Bell here
tonight from Chihuahua with an ap-
peal for action. He reported that
three OF the troopers are wounded,
all are suffering from outrages at the
fiaiids OF mob and are being tor
tured In many petty ways in prison
The courier said Scout Spilsbury's
story from Chihuahua contains no part
Of the truth concerning the tight at
Carrlzal. Spillsbury did not write it.
He was forced to sign It or suffer i'm
mediate death as a non-combAtant who
had violated the rules OF war by taxi
ing UP arms.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-25
SEVENTY FIRST REGIMENT
Is MUSTERED IN

New York, June 24--Tha Seventy
nrst Regiment and the First Cavalry
of Brooklyn were tonight ordered mus
tered into the regular service at once
Orders for their mobilization at Camp
Whitman were countermanded. They
will meet at their armories to finish
taking the federal oath tomorrow.
Similar orders for the mastering In
OF mifitiamen were issued TO various
State commands throughout the coun-
try.
Colonel willard q. Bates. OF the Sew
enty- soon after the receipt Of
the muster-in order, went before a
notary public. who administered the
new oath to him, This conferred the
power on Colonel Bates 10 swear in
his officers and men Before midnight
he had sworn In bis nfty-four officers
The officers then administered TO their
men the oath of allegiance to the Fed
eral constitution. tho President and the
State OF New York. Many of the pri-
Yates had been permitted TO go to their
homes for tho night. The muster viii
therefore be completed tomorrow morn
ing
Maor- General O'Bryan. who Issued
the orders fer the muster said that with
taking the oath. the soldiers auto
matfcaIIy become Federal miiitiamen,
under the new national defense act
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-25
MExTCANs WON'T NE SENT
HOME UNLESS THERE rs WAR

. Washington, June 24.---Mexicans In
the United States have not been ed-
vised to return to their own country,
and will not be ordered to do so an
less war actually should be declared
between the United States and Mex
leo, according to Eliseo Arredondo,
Mexican ambassador designate.
Mr.. Arredondo said tonight he had
asked his government for instructions
on this question because OF queries on
the subject from Mexican consuls
along the border.
Prisoners Wei Treated.
The American soldiers held prison.
ers In Chihuahua are being well
treated, Mr.. Arredondo had learned,
but no had received no word as to
the demand of this government for
their release. That they will be
set free seemed to be the general
opinion in diplomatic circles here
No plans have. been made by. the
Mexican ambassa DOR designate for
turning over the archives OF the en-
bassy here to the representative of a
neutral government in event of war. q
Whether an offer of mediation by
some Latin-American countries would
be accepted by Mexico, Mr.. Afredondo
said he did not know
The opinion was expressed in we'll
informed quarters here today that
Mexico was trying to force mediation,
ana that for the past ten days or so
the Carranza government had been
urging Latin American countries to
bring the weight OF their joint influ-
ence to bear in favor of mediation,
and that numerous communications
on the subject had been passing back
and forth between them
VIVA accomplished his purpose.
Ihat summarizes the situation in a
word" said Carranza official here
today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-25
WOULD EXCUSE ALL
CONTINUED From First Page.


tirement on an annuity of superan-
nuated postal employees. was favorably
reported by the postoffice committee.
It authorizes the postmaster general
to appoint a retirement board and 10
grant superannuated employees indef-
mite leave OF absence at an annual pay
of $500. provided such employees are
sixty-hve years of age and have been
twenty-five years In the service.
Representative Meyer London filed
petition from the federation of Jewish
Farmers of America protesting against
any step that would lead to war with
Mexfca,
Representative John @. Tilson, OF
Connecticut. left Washington to jctn
the Second Infantry. Connecticut Ma
ttonaI Guard, of which Tilson Is Lieu
tenant Colonel. Tilson said he would
resign from the House for Mexican ser
vice II the judiciary committee decides
that he must resign in order to join
his regiment.