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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-03-30
He Gave Il.

Miss Catherine Merrill. who a good
many years ago held the chair Of Eng
fish literature In Butler college. was
much beloved by every one for her
amiability OF character. her courtesy
and her childlike simplicity. In class
one day the question OF slang and its
usage was under discussion.
-Glve an example OF slang, please"
Miss Merrill requested OF a young mau
Of the class His reply was prompt
and blunt II don't have to" he said.
The eacher shocked and flushing.
gszed at him amazed
What do you mean. sirf You do
have to-" she declared Indignantly. and
not until the whole class roared did she
suspect that she was a mere novice
In the matter OF slang. Indianapolis
News,
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-03-30
MArRIMONY
Paul d. Hood

Matrimony is a solemn estate. II
is far more serious than friendship;
for. while the latter may endure. II
lacks that constancy and intimacy
which characterize the former: and
the very moment we enter the
marital relationship we become the
authors OF our own happiness or
misery.
The affections should in nowise
be trifled with. Tickle love, flirt-
ing and sentimentalism have been
known 10 eliminate in wedlock.
Young man. exercise precaution
lest you become enamoured with
beauty. Beauty is deceptive. Young
woman, do not marry because you
are burden on the home folks.
Learn TO earn a livelihood, make
yourself independent, then win the
idol Df your heart. Least OF all
would I encourage selflshness
in marriage. Who among you has
not seen the hasty, indiscreet mar
riage OF impulsive creatures with
its consequential domestic infelic-
ity and possible separation? I'M
proper mating has given rise TO the
evils OF divorce. II lessons regard
for sacred institution. corrupts
home influences. and blights the
lives Of our children. pity the child
Of divorced parents. In fondness
once blind 10 fault, the child soon
awakens TO a perception OF the fol-
~ committed by his father and
mother, and is bitterly disappoint-
ed. Not only that: his affections
are alienated and his confidence lost
perhaps forever.
Love is not love which alters
when il alteration finds" HE loves
not well whose love is bold" We
should not unite our destinies ex-
cept thrugh a common transport Of
true love. Single blessedness is 10
be preferred TO family discord.
You who contemplate marriage,
who consider that the life OF some
one being as absolutely essential TO
your future welfare and happiness.
take these suggestions 10 heart, for
they are Of vital concern 10 you.
BE sure that your wedding Is not
the development OF unilateral
love affair; also that the compan-
ion whom you choose is con-
genial one. Between two persons
Of like inclinatiOns there exists
sort OF magnetism, and these per-
sons are attracted 10 one another
by a kindred interest. Your lover
will be manifestly delighted with
the things you revel in. II you
are an historian, IL affords her no
end OF pleasure 10 march along
side you, in imagination, 10 battle
and play the part OF some celebrat-
ed man OF warfare. II you are
missionary, he accompanies you TO
the wilds Of barbarous Africa and
devotes himself unreservedly TO
your noble work. Love knows no
obstacles, no hindrancee. Mar
riage prompted by love finds its
highest joy in sacrifice. And your
choice OF companion should be that
person whose soul responds In per-
feet unison to the chords OF your
own soul,
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-03-30
Not After the Best.

"she says she wouldn't marry the
best man ON earth. Plenty Of girls say
that Idle talk. ebr'
"Oh. I don't know. Some girls actu
ally mean Il. Some OF them are look
ing for wealth."-Kansas City Journal
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-03-30
Academy Column

James +. Wynn, one OF our old
Academy students, has been obliged
to give up his school work for awhile
on account Of III health. He is plan
ming TO go TO Casper, Wyoming.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-03-30
University Column
Y. w. C. A. SPEND AN HOUR IN
JOLLITY

About $50 OF the girls Of the Y. w.
C. A. Thursday evening classes for
got lessons and all things serious
last Thursday night and spent a
very pleasant hour together in the
girls gymnasium. Each OF the NJ
teen classes was represented on the
program OF the evening which con-
sisted OF various stunts" Songs,
readings, games and charade' fur
nished the entertainment. The cha
rade in which Anna was mated (ani-
mated was greatly enjoyed. The
bushing bride and handsome groom
were very realistic. The flower
girls were sweet and charming. The
brides parents and long process
sion OF relatives made up an ex-
ceedingly interesting wedding party.
The ring service was used and the
Right Reverend Picklesimer read
the impressive wedding ceremony.
Each Of the fifteen classes put on a
novel stunt" and the girls voted
the occasion a most interesting and
enjoyable one.
BAND CONCERT
The biggest blowout" OF the
season in the form Of our annual
band concert was heard last We'd
nesday night by 1900 people in
Main Chapel. This event is very
popular with students and towns
people.
The program given was Of a
varied nature. There were num-
bers for the care free and others
for those of more solemn nature.
The last number OF the evening
was From Fireside to Battlefield"
This was enhanced and made more
vivid by motion pictures. Part Of
the band retired TO the distance and
were representative of the Confed-
crate Band while those remaining
on the platform represented the
Union Forces. Numerous airs were
played, such as Dixie. America, Col
umbia, the Gem OF the Ocean, Star
Spaneled Banner, ETC.. which were
inspiring.
Our leader, Mr.. Garfield, has de-
veloped the talents OF our boys un-
til they present q very creditable
concert.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-03-30
Seasonal Activity.

Mrs. Knicker-what is your tradef
Weary willie-I shovel rain. mum
New York Sun.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-03-30
SOCIETIES
Senior

Phi Kappa Pi, the Academy Senior
literary society. elected Gus May as
its president for the Spring Term.
Junior
David Wilson was elected presi-
dent OF Pi Sigma for the Spring
Term.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-06-08
Doesn't Care to Shoot the Shutes

j VI. MedcaIf went to Emerson
last week To look after his farm
He drove across the country. He
had quite an experience when cross
ing big North River at the Right
mire ford. The water vas high. al
most past fordine A young man
living near asked Mir Medcalf to
ride with him as far as Philadelphia
He suggested that as he was lighter
aud knew the ford better that he
drive across and that Mr.. Medealf
cross on the cable. MIR. Medcalf
watched them 90 across and said
it was all the horse could do to
make it. There was nothing left for
him to 10 but climb a tree to about
20 feet above the ground where a
wire was fastened The other end
of the wire was attached to the
foot of a tree on the opposite shore.
The cable was about 800 feet long.
Mr. Medcalf said ne experienced
most peculiar sensations as he
whizzed thru the air We suppose
il was not very much enjoyed for
he returned home by way OF War
rem.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-06-08
Good Game

The Monroe team crossed bats
with the X of C Club at Proctor's
park Sunday. resulting in a score
of 3 to 0 in favor Of the home boys
This was by far the best game
rlayed here this season and every
one enjoyed the game from start to
finish. The spectacular playing
was done by Hawkins. this being
his FIRST game striking out 10 myn
and only allowing the visitors 3
hits. There will be a game next
Sunday with Bevier aud the man
agement here decided that unless a
better crowd is in attendance that
this will be the last game played
here this season.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-06-08
And Now For Monroe The City Beautiful. Will You Help?
NOlen Armstrong

Last Saturday at 10 a m at the
home of the brides father. Ambrose
Nolen. Miss Virginia May Nolen
and Mr.. William Tyree Armstrong
of Odessa, Mo, we're united in mar
riage by the Rev. W. Garnet Alcorn
The bride is one of Monroe's
most popular young ladies. She is
a graduate of the local high school
being the valedictorian Of her class.
She has taught successfully three
years at Rensselaer,.
Mr.. Armstrong is a Young man
of very lofty ideals and in every
way most desirable and likeable
young man He is graduate Of
Westminster College and has
done a great deal of work at the
University of Missouri.
Immediately after the marriage
ceremony the happy couple left on
the 1920 a. IN. train for Columbia,
Mo, where they will spend the sum
mer month IN the University. Mr..
Armstrong will teach at Stoutsville
next year where he was recently
elected
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-06-08
Receive Appointments. A

Mrs S. B Thiehoff has been re.
appointed District Deputy President
of the Rebekah lodges in this in.
stalllng district which is composed
of Hunnewell, Shelbina, Shelbyville
and Monroe lodges Mrs. Thiehoff
was appointed last year by Mrs
May Hughes and she has fulfilled
thr duties SO well that she has been
re.appointed by the new president
Mrs. Versie Davis. The Rebekahs
are all well pleased that Mrs The
hoff has again been honored. 6 f
Chapman has been appointed Dis
trict Deputy Grand Master by
Grand Master Hughes of Macon
and will be chief installing officer
of Monroe County. 1t has been
years since the |. o. 0. F. lodge of
this city has had this honor aud
Mr.. Chipman is well qualified to
fill the office The Odd Fellows
and Rebekahs should be proud of
the fact that they have both in.
stalling officers in their lodges.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-06-08
In Wreck on Short Line

Eight cars of short line freight
we're over turned near Gilmore
Tuesday Jas Bush Of Hannibal
was brakeman and Vas on one
of the cars. He had a gish CIT N
his forehead His wife aud daughters
were spending the week with her
father, Vim. Musgrove aud he came
in yesterday morning to visit while
recovering.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-06-08

Thursday Rush Collins brought
the editor a dish of the finest straw
berries we have seen this year and
that is saving good deal for the
berries this year have been unusal-
ly nice Not only were the berries
appreciated but the thought and
Rush often remembers the editor.
Dr. McNair has moved from the
Hosbital building to the Shaw prop
erty in the north part of town. Dr.
C. A. holland is painting and paper
ing his home on Summer ST and
expects to move there next week
George Proctor has been living in
DR.. Noland's place. He moved to
r X. Noland's place.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-06-08
Receives A Degree

w. G. Alcorn went to Canton
yesterday. He has completed the
four years course in the school of
religion Of Christian University,
Today he will receive the Bachelor
of Divinity degree. This degree is
not simply an honorary degree but
one Of merit and is one of which he
may well be proud.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-06-08
Daniels Lonemire

Miss Nellie Daniels of Trenton
and Frances E. Longmire of Edna,
were married in Columbia Saturday
evening at 7:30 o'clock. Rev. Mr..
Hart. pastor of the Christian church
officiating.
They we're attended by Miss
Blanche Clemens Of La Plata and
Alfred Longmire of this city.
The bride wore dainty gown of
barred oreandie and carried brides
roses. The bridesmaid wore pale
blue
The bride had been attending the
University and the ceremony was
performed in the home of Mrs. NJ.
d Lewis. which had been beautifully
decorated with white and crimson
ramblers.
The only guests were the girls
boarding at the Lewis home and
Miss Gladys and Allied Lonemire
of this city.
Immediately after the ceremony
the bride and groom left for Kansas
City wher they attended several
Billy Sunday meetings.
They then went to South Dakota
for a short visit They will be at
home to their friends in Edna after
June Is. The groom is the son of
Mr. and Mrs Edward Lonemire. He
is a Monroe boy who has made
good. He is now County Agent OF
Knox County, and he is well
qualified for the position.
They have the best wishes OF
the Democrat for successful
future.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-06-08
Elected Officers

Thursday evening the Odd Fell
lews held their regular election.
John ClawsOn was elected Noble
Grand and Orville Wilson Vice
Grand. The Rebekahs elected Mrs.
Lucy Ebey. Noble Grand and Miss
Edith Jarman. Vice Grand at their
meeting Tuesday evening These
officers with their appointed officers
will be installed in July.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-06-08

At the regular prayer meeting
Wednesday evening of last week,
Rev. E McNair, pastor of the Pres
byterian church told his conereea-
tion that he would not be able TO
continue his work. He has been IN
i'll health for sometime and this
makes his work an effort DR. Nc.
Nair has been with the church for
years and he is a favorite not only
with the church but with the pnb-
lie and we trust he may recuperate
and be able to continue the Sn'k
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-06-08

Mrs. Eugene Brown and baby of
Hannibal arrived Thursday, and
Eugene Saturday to spend the week
end with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. j. Brown.
Just as we 60 to press we learned
that Eugene Mad len had caught
his hand in a gasoline engine and
badly injured it, To what extent
we we're unable to learn.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-06-08

j.. J. Lyell Of Camden Ark. was
called to Palmyra last week by the
illness of his father J. W. Lyell. He
was accompanied by his wife and
daughter Valeria. They have been
spending this week with relatives
near Warren.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-06-08

We have received a letter from
Ed f. Thomas Of HunnewelI saying
that he had sold two Of the animals
advertised in the Democrat Ezra
Hampton bought the roam yearilnS
and 7 W Collins of Emden bought
the eIeven.mOnthS old calf at salts
factory prices.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-06-08

Misses Iva and Doro thy Bittleston
and Clara Kaiser. of Woodland,
were the guests of Miss Carolyn
Jackson from Wedn esday to Sun
day.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-06-08

Monday afternoon at four O'Clock
at Holy Rosary Church, Martha
Frances Hagar and Richard Gilbert
Haean we're united in marriage by
Reverend John Ryan.
At the appointed hour the we'd
ding party entered the church to
the strains of Mendelssohn's we'd
ding march Miss Ruth Hoar pre-.
sided at the organ and during the
ceremony played Somewhere a
Voice Is Calling"
The bridal couple were attended
by Miss Hazel Pierceall, cousin Of
the groom, anl Casey Fahy, nephew
of the bride.
The bride was attired in a blue
taffeta suit, grey hat, shoes and
gloves. Her attendant wore a
brown suit, white hat, shoes and
gloves.
The bride and groom left on the
Wabash for Kansas City. They will
be at home to their friends in Mon.
roe City after June the 10th
The bride is the daughter of Mrs
Frances Hagar, She is winsome
girl She has been connected with
the Bell Telephone Company for
several years and has ever been a
favorite The groom is the son OF
George W, Haean He is an up
right. industrious young man He
is barber in W 3 VnnMLrter's 5
shop.
The Democrat joins their man!
friends in extending congratulations
ami best wishes.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-06-08

Twins boy and Girl we're
born to Mr.. and Mrs, Warren Nc
Kee, Friday DR.. Turner worked
with the boy for two hours after
his birth before he breathed, He
lived II hours. The tirI is dDins
niCelY.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-06-08

Walter Dierks returned Friiay
from AmeS Iowa where he has
been attending the State University
Next year he will complete the
course and become veterinarian
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-06-08

Miss Katherine LaTkin. of near
Indian Creek who has been the
quest Of relatives in Chicago the
past two weeks returned h"ne
Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-06-08

The Holy Rosary Alumni Banquet
was held at the WOodman Hall
evening We will have
the particulars next week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-06-08

Mrs. NJ. C. Hawkins. son, Robert
and niece Miss Lenore Bristow left
last night for a visit with relatives
in Virginia.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-06-08

j. A. Swetnam died at Hannibal
Tuesday. He moved there from
this city about Is years ago, He
worked at the blacksmith trade
while here. He was buried at
Holiday
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-06-08
Commencement Exercises OF Hol y
Rosary School

II it be true that All the worlds
stage" then this is the season
when the school children occupy
the boards This is the time for
commencement exercises. class
meetings and other entertainments.
In a city that prides itself on its
culture and up.to-dateness it is but
natural that the pupils of Holy
Rosary School in their commence
ment exercises would cover them.
selves with glory and uphold its
reputation.
In the sing larly impressive
entertainment at the opera house
Tuesday evening May 30th that
marked the close of happy and
successful school life for the senior
class of 1916 the high standard of
excellence set by past performances
was in every respect measured up
to. and the crowd that greeted tn e
performers was even larger than
that Of other years To say that
the hall was filled to overlooking is
hardly giving an adequate descrip
tion of the situation, for we were
told that even many near the ceiling,
and Oh the stairway could not find
sufficient number of hooks to
hold them from slipping To borrow
an inelegant expression it might
be said that packed sardines had
room 10 spare in comparison, for
we noticed one man in particular
who wanted to change the direction
of his gaze. had actually to back
up the aisle follow his head almost
half way out the window. turn
around outside and assuming the
relative position desired, press for
ward to his place again
The class colors purple and gold
with interwinding folds o. the Stars
and Stripes bordering stage neatly
decorated presented a very pretty
spectacle indeed. and the charm of
excellent music from the orchestra
was entirely worthy of the
occasion.
In our opinion the grand march,
participated in by all the girls of
the school, was the prettiest
number Oh the program though it
seemed the senior girls for the
grace with which they executed
Irish Folk Dances evoked the
longest rounds of applause.
The rcverles of old man Wrinkles S
stepson. and the experiences of the
boys in his time made everybody
laugh The class play The Two
Orphans" a drama in two acts, in
settings from Scenes in New York,
aud the farce entitled "A Confiden :
tial Clerk" were exceptionally well
received
The participants in each deserve
especial mention for their distinct
enunciation and splendid portrayal
of character, particularly she who
loudly. with metallic voice made
such imperative demands on the
eentlest and greatest of all virtues
though in herself d striking mani
festation of il was not to be obServ
ed. Rather we should have said
striking is just the word to describe
the manner in which this brow
knit. weather beaten, double-mind
, ed crusty old mOney-grabber bes
, brought her charity into play,
!, Miss Virginia Hoar gave a very
; impressive and heartfelt valedictory
and the beloved pastor. Father Ryan
after presenting, with fatherly
y qualification, the diplomas to tht
eleven graduates, introduced FatheI
Graham of Hannibal who made
q the class address.
Father Graham's words ol
I tContinued on back page)
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-06-08

Miss Tomye Ely has returned
from visit with relatives at
Perry.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-06-08

Miss Mildred Mudd returned
home last Tuesday night from a
visit with her sister Mrs
Michael Loehr at WeStphalla Iowa.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-06-08

Mrs r. a OgIe. of Chicago. came
Monday for a visit with her parents
D. A. Ely and wife.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-06-08
Celebrated Wedding Anniversaries

Monday June 5 was the wedding
anniversaries of Mr.. and Mrs. 5 b
Thiehoff and Mr.. and Mrs J. e
Wade, the former having been mar
ried twenty.six years and the latter
sixteen years. The ladies both be-
long to class No 3 of the Method
ist Sunday School, Mrs. Thiehoff is
teacher and Mrs. Wade president
They invited the uther members of
the class to spend the evening
with them at the Wade home. Ow.
ing to the inclemency of the wealth.
er, only a few we're present, but
those fortunate enough to attend
had a most enjoyable evening. De-
licious ices and cake we're served
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-06-08

A NJ. Mounce of Moberly spent
Sunday with Mrs. Lucy Robey.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-06-08

CDtET To be exposed in
in Monroe. Monday at Gem Theatre
June IL. S and 10 cents.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-06-08

PIT. Hays went to Kansas City
yesterday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-06-08

Bishop Burke. of St. Joseph as
81 sted by Rev John Ryan and Rev.
Fox, confirmed IA class at Indian
Creek Thursday and StOutsville
Friday. The two classes numbered
72. Bishop Burke went from
Stoutsvilie to Edna where large
class awaited him,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-06-08

EIdrei Thiehrlf spent Sunday
with friends in BuCklin
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-06-08

June the Sth. is the date
Boys; 50 please make a date.
And - don't be late Adv
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-06-08
Social

Come one, come all,
rU the social at the Woodmen
Hall.
Whether short or tall.
There will be amusement for all.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-07

b Solutions of this suffrage problem
viii be offered at the important
Il. Il Mississippi Valley suffrage confer
cnco, which opens IN Minneapolis
today and the committee Of arrangements for
which includes the Nebraska suffrage president
Mrs " b Barley Of Lincoln.
serving with Mrs Barley are Florence Ben
nett Peterson Of Chicago, Miss Annette Finnegan,
former Texas state president and Mrs Andreas
Iceland Minnesota suffrage head Brilliant
suffrag6ts from twenty-five states are in at
tendance
One of the most valuable presentations on the
convention program VIII be tho "socio-Potical
survey tho Nebraska Plan 70 be given BY Mrs,
BarNcg NIr Bardey said 70 possess one Of
the most efficient organizing minds In the Mis-
sissippi Yallcv according TO Chicago votes-for.
women cntHusaas Under Organization Of Edu
cational NorE" wIll DO diagnoses On anusutfrago
diseases and experts WIN recommend permanent
cures Mrs Draper ~smsh he'd d place on tba
prosram BAT was unable 10 attend the meeting
Locally the hrty-tbHd birthday of the Kafies
club the oldest social club in Tho city is tno most
unique event of me weok especially aH the same
president Mrs .ehaouor and thu Same
treasuref Mrs N Nael have been retained
through al tho long course Of yeaw The kaffee
club rs composed oI German uatrons Who have
been friends almost a lifetime and the birthday
marty win ho n the form nf a banquet a. the
---o.al Nemo on Wednesday
rfa ghosts taDe boon uWud aside tfam hrs
eighteen original membau ebo include Nesdames
sehgefItr NlsL Oouitea aloH John Banner
NsuY bessmBn Fs0ait ffHahaaf % iobst NJ
i1Haa taahuer ID Na.ahenherg EmmH Hler.