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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Mrs. j. Painter and son, of
Moberly. and Miss Ora Painter, Of
Kansas City, who have been visit
ine relatives here went to Shelbina
Friday for several days visit with
relatives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

j. W. Moss came in from Chica-
90 Tuesday to visit his mother,
Mrs. Martha A. Moss.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Mrs John Overly and daughter
Mrs. Con Lyons, OF Moberly, were
Guests of friends in Hannibal Thurs
day and Friday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Miss Mae Neale. of Rensselaer,,
was a guest at the home of NJ a.
Hurnhack several days last week
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Miss Susie COrcoran spent several
DAYS in Hunnewell last week
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Mrs J. G Moran. and sons, John
T and Lawrence and daughter
Virginia, of St Louis. are guests at
the home Of Mr. and Mrs. 7 j..
Stewart.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Mrs II c Eedder, of Hannibal,
was the guest Of Mr. and Mrs { B.
Harris several days last week
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Mis- ses Mildred Mudd aud Ellen
Overly went To Hannibal SATURDAY
for visit with Miss Bess Header,
son.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Some mighty good looking suits
and coats at the McCarty Mer Co.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31
Miss Bernadette O'Daniel spent
the day in Hannibal Friday.

Uncle Tom Jewell who lives
v est of Clapper is quite i'll
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Mrs. lack Proctor, and daughter,
returned to Chicago, Monday after
several weeks visit with relatives
in this city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Mrs f. L. Delaney returned Fri.
day from visit with relatives in
StOutsville.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Mr.. ami Mrs c f DaGgherty, of
Melvern, Kan, spent Monday night
with Mrs. Mary Rouse They were
motoring to Boone County, Ky.
They are nelghbors of Mr. and Mrs.
Stoddard who used to live where
Mrs Alma Vaughn now resides.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Mr. and Mrs. D. f. Vowel, and
daughters Verna and Mabel, and
Coreelia Tooley, attended the Old
School Beptist association held at
Looneys Creek Church Sunday Mr..
and Mrs Vowel were sent as
messengers from the Stoutsville
church.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Mrs. Lucy Gerry, OF Lakenan,
who has been the guest OF her
sister Mrs. " B. SpaIdine returned
home Friday
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Mrs. NJ B. Garner went to Hanni-
bal Saturday for a Wait with
relatives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Master Tom Starrett was the
guest of his grandmother in StoutS-
vile several days last week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

}. 0. Elliott, Of Perry. and Mrs
W. o Hunter. Of Quincy, were the
guests of their mother Mrs Martha
Elliott Thursday and Friday
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Mrs Maggie Yates and children
are guests Of relatives in Hannibal
this week
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Mrs H. L Hoover was a Quincy
visitor Monday
Mrs Ray Stoddard went to
Withers Mill Wednesday to visit
her parents.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Born to Mr. and Mrs. WIN. Mis- |
kell Sunday, a IL pound boy.
DR.. Chase. o Madison spent Sun-
day at r. NJ mining Walkers home.
New suits and coats arriving al.
most daily at the McCarty Mer. Co.
Miss Mary Mudd was a Hannibal
visitor Monday
Mrs. N B Barr returned to this
city Friday after visit with
relatives in Fulton.
Miss Myrtle Sullivan was Hun
newell visitor from Friday to Non.
day
Mrs. John Porter, OF Clarence,
was visiting in this city Wednesday
and Thursday
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Cox and Miss
Lucille Forsythe. Of Shelbina, were
Monroe visitors Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hays have
been the guests Of relatives and
friends here the past week.
Miss Name Saunders. of Lakenan
was the guest of friends in this
city from Friday to Sunday,
Misses Mae Bell and Sallie
Pollard were IN Shelbyviile last
week attending teachers meeting.
Mrs. r. +, Rucker and children
Of ST. Louis, are guests of her
parents DR. and Mrs. Robt Cooler.
Miss MaurIne BaInes, of Bushnell
Ill came Friday for "a visit with
Miss Virginia Asbury and other
filends.
Miss Marie EIzea. of Hannibal,
was the guest Of Miss Mary Lawless
several days last week returning
hump SATURDAY.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Miss Virgie Miles went to Hanni-
bal Saturday for visit with her
cousin Miss Gladys Carrico.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Leo and Eddie Swartz went to
Shelbna Friday for several days
visit with relatives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Miss Mary Lloyd went to Hanni-
bal Friday for several days visit
with relatives
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

-
Miss Bernadette ODaniel spent
the day in Hannibal Friday.
Uncle Tom Jewell who lives
vest of Clapper is quite i'll
Mrs. Cora. Umstattd, of Macon
spent Sunday with friends. !
Miss Susie Corcoran spent several .
days in Hunnewell last week
Mrs F. L. Delaney returned Fri.
day from a visit with relatives in !
Stoutsville.
Mrs. M b Garner went to Hanni- /.
bal Saturday for a Wait with |
relatives.
Miss Mary Lloyd went to Hanni-
bal Friday for several days visit
with relatives
Leo and Eddie SwartZ went to
Shelbina Friday for several days
visit with relatives.
Miss Virgie Miles went to Hanni-
bal Saturday for a visit with her
cousin Miss Gladys Carrico.
Master Tom Starrett was the
guest Of his grandmother in StOuts-
willie several days last week
Mrs H c Eedder, of Hannibal,
was the guest Of Mr. and Mrs { B.
Harris several days last week
Miss Mae Neale. of Rensselaer,,
was guest at the home of NJ. a.
Hurnhack several days last week
Mrs John Overly and daughter
Mrs. Con Lyons, OF Moberly, were
Guests Of friends in Hannibal Thurs
day and Friday.
Mis- ses Mildred Mudd aud Ellen
Overly went To Hannibal SATURDAY
for visit with Miss BesS Header
son.
Mrs. Lucy Gerry. OF Lakenan,
who has been the guest OF her
sister Mrs. " B. SpaIdng returned
home Friday
10. Elliott. Of Perry, and Mrs
W. o Hunter. Of Quincy, were the
guests of their mother Mrs Martha
Elliott Thursday and Friday.
C.. P. FOr>ythe, wife and baby }
K Henderson. wife and baby were
guests of Jasper Henderson and
wife the last Of the week
Miss Pauline Marshall went to
Quincy Monday She spent a week
here enrOute home from visit III
Denver. She Will teach III Quincy
again this year
Mr. and Mrs Steve Mende..halI,
Mr.. Frank Mend, mail. and Miss
Grace Mccartney, Of Bucklin, were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs " l.. Green
several days last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Orvllle Tannahlll,
and Mrs. julie Ritter and little son,
Of Shelhyvile came down Sunday
in the formers car and spent the
day with Mr. and Mrs Eugene
Montgomery
Miss Rose MARY Smith very de
li9htfully entertained number OF
her girl friends at thmble party
Monday afternoon. Orange ice
devils food and angel food cake
was served and all report a jolly
good time
Mrs Geo Dye of Clarence was III
this city the first of the week gong
to Quincy Tuesday for a visit with
her parents Mr.. and Mrs c. l.
DreScher. Mr.. Dye will join her
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

c. P. FOr>ythe. wife and baby, j.
K Henderson. wife and baby were
guests of Jasper Henderson and
wife the last ui the week
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

IF YOU buy out of town, and
We buy out of town and ALL OUR
NFIGHBORS buy out Of town, what
in thunder will BECOME of our
town Ever think about it,"
Mrs. Lucille Nicholson and
daughter. Mrs. Lampkin, went to
Shelbina Wednesday to attend the
fair They will also visit in Shelby
Vile and Lakenan before returning
to this city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Miss Allie Wine spent part of
last week with friends here. She
has been teaching the past two
wears in Denver and is to teach
tins year in Clinton, La
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Mrs. N B Barr returned to this
city Friday after visit with
relatives ia Fulton.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Mrs A. c. Byrd. of Quincy. who
was the guest of relatives in this
city several days last week returned
to her home Friday.
Misses Lottie Montgomery and
Opal Vaughn went TO Quincy, Fri
day where the later had her
ton>iiS removed.
Miss Mary Nell SpaldinG If
Spalding Springs who was the guest
OF Miss Evalyn Jackson last week
returned home Friday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Misses Mae Bell and Sallie
Pollard were IN Shelbyviile last
week attending teachers meeting.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Miss Name Saunders. of Lakenan
was the guest of friends in this
city from Friday to Sunday,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Miss Marie ElZea. of Hannibal,
was the guest Of Miss Mary Lawless
several days last week returning
home Saturday
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Mrs. John Porter, of Clarence,
was visiting in this city Wednesday
and Thursday
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Miss Myrtle Sullivan was Hun
newell visitor from Friday to Non.
day
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hays have
been the guests of relatives and
friends here the past week.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-13

the seats aud otherwise engaged
IN the diAcouraEing task Of trying
10 make bis craft tidy. lie grcoted
her with a brief nod
"FishingT" he asked.
Yea
How many in the party? Space
is limited. you know
Myself MIR Morton perhaps
half a dozen others
Miss Dawson" he asked.
Rosalind looked at him in quick
as,onishmcnt
Because | can't take Miss Daw.
son" no added.
This Is the most unheafd-of
thing yeti" she exclaimed
Merton appeared on the wharf.
followed by the Winter girls and
Fortescue Jones.
Rcsalind did not meet the boat.
mans eye "a the party embarked.
She was soon disguised with her
experiment She was quite willing
to abandon IT,
shall We turn back" she asked
Morton, who was stroking his mus.
tache in a preoccupied manner.
For answer he pointed toward a
power.boat almost astern and fol.
lowing at n rapid rate.
Seems. by Joye. as II they
wished to speak with u.s." he said
"A chap just waved"
Rcsalind studied the oncoming
craft. II carried small British
ensign at the stern.
stop the boat" she commanded
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-13
Glue FelloD Human Full Credit

YOUNG Danish woman, deicatcly reared married
"A the captain OF deep-water sailing wen,
with him the day.
The voyage the West Indies On the way the ship
hurricane slowly battered bits by the
and after a terrific fight wrecked.
The young bride thrown into the breakers thru
astounding adventures beyond anything in seanovei and
got shore island where she and her husband walked
10 miles to find human habitation.
When the happy young couple returned civilization
the bride asked If she had had enough Of the
"Why, no." she said in astonished way. when my
husband ships again, I'll 60 with him.
Well it does be fact. doesn't it, Fear is losing
TERRORS ISN'T QUITE so MUCH OF KING as he
used to be 1t is most strange is mysterious is bewlder
ing you like but people do be looking thru wider
and ealmcr eyes upon vicissitudes and peril
With millions and millions Of performing every day
the daring. wonderful. BREATH-TAKING DEEDS
OF VALOR going thru conditions of cold. wet. mud,
slush misery pain and suffering that would have seemed
impossible courage is revealed infinitely and
fear infinitely less fearful
Novels OF adventure make hit The limits CT
all imagination conceive OF danger hadhood and
achievement been left behind by the realities Why
invent for ictiona heroes Everybody is hero, give
him chance
But If courage is much commoner than had be-
lieved it, don't you think it is the SAME WITH ALL
OTHER GOOD QUALITIES? KINDNESS, LOVE.
MERCY, GOOD VILLAS a matter of fact, isn't human
infinitely better and finer than Of have judged
il to be?
chance reveal itself. That be abou, all it
requires.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-13
DYSPEPTICS SHOULD
AVOID DRUGS AND
MEDICINES
Try n LIt,Ie Masn~.Ia Instead

Some people inHtinctiveiy shut
their eyes To danger. and II may be
that Instinct. or custom or habit
CO uses dyspeptics 90 take drugs.
patent foods and medicines. artificial
digcHtants. otc,
But closing the eyes does not ban
lsh tho danger. and ~ IL certain that
neither drugs nor medicines possess
the power 10 destroy tho harmful
excessive acid IN tho stomach. which
II the underlying cause OF moat
forms OF indigestion and dyHpepsia
They may give temporary relief. bu,
ever Increasing quantities must be
taken, and all tho time tho acid re
mains In the stomach az dangerous
as ever.
Physicians know this and that In
why their advice so often TO sur
ferera from digestive and stomach
trouble Is Just get about an ounce
Of pure bi-nrntrd mhgnesla from
your druggist ana take a teaspoon
ful In little water Immediately
after each meal. This will Instantly
neutralize all the harmful acid in
the stomach and stop all food for
mentatlon, thus enabling YOU to en-
JOY hearty meals without exper-
iencing the least pain or unpleas-
antness afterward."
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OF the white shirtfront, while her
right had just been seized by an
other The signal. she knew,
meant another partner. Che wa
vered. 1t seemed Ike chance TO
escape.
The captor OF her left hand
whlrled about and stretched forth
his arms. II was a fatal and short
sighted maneuyer. for In doing so
he released her fingers. Then with
compelling force Rosaiind found
herself drawn into firm grip by the
person who still retained her night
hand She was dancing again.
II had happened so swiftly that
her half-formed intention TO flee
from the dance was never carried
into execution. She was angry at
herself. at Tom Witherbee. at tho
whole undignified affair.
And yet-this man could dancei
To Rosalind II was like being reg.
cued from a trampling mob and ex-.
pertly plotted into path OF ease
and safety and perpetual rhythm.
meant unknown terrors-perhaps
even the Jones boy.
The ominous blast sounded
Please. II you don't mind
Rosalind marveled TO find her
self speaking. then checked her
tongue and flushed.
A second later and she was mar.
yelling again, for her partner had
understood. They were opposite
one OF the big French windows
that led to the porch. As easily as
II the maneuver had been rehears-
ed. they swung thru the opening
and whirled away from the crowd
ed room.
Thank you" she said.
He made no answer. save . quick
pressure OF her fingers. II was
this silent acknowledgment OF his
gratitude that awakened Rosalind.
Her feet halted abruptly. She
flung herself backward out Of the
arms OF Sam, the boatman. He
was smiling benignly.
"This-this-"
Has been great pleasure" he
supplied, but the bow that accom-,
panied the words was slightly satir.'
ical
Rosalind stood gasping and an
cry.
You dared!-.
Yes. ma'am-"
You deliberately planned.
Sure. | planned IT,"
Her eyes blazed. Her spirit was
raging. yet her wits had not desert.
ed her. Perhaps they had not been
noticed at all.
Meantime, il was an atrocious
risk to stand there talking to him.
Yet II she fled she knew not what
the man might DO. Probably he
would follow.
Il wish to talk with you" she
said, with sudden resolution.
"That'll be another pleasure"
But not herei"
We'll. there's a lot OF good talk
ing places down on the lawn he
suggested.
She nodded grimly.
Continued in Our Next issue)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-13

Chicago wanted TO 20 10 dance
was problem that Sam made no
serious effort 10 solve.
The dancing-desIres OF the fat
grain-broker from Chicago had
taken him from the American main
land 10 Wellesley Island, a passage
safely accomplished aboard the
F1fty.Fifty. And when Schmidt had
been set ashore at the Wharf.en-
trance 10 hotel.property that
blazed with light. Sam backed a
little way into the river and made
fast TO handy mooring.
A voice. clear as a bell across
the water. reached his quick ears
lie turned In the direction OF the
sound.
sam smiled and wrlnkled his
nose.
Same old master mechanic" he
murmured.
lie watched the W1therbee yacht
make the landing. and saw. by the
glow OF the colored lanterns that
bespangled the wharf, a tall.
slender figure In white that was
not unfamiliar. An instant later II
Was lost in the crowd.
From the shore came tho sounds
of a band. The lips OF the boat.
man pursed. he whistled softly.
Who said clothes don't make
the man." he demanded aloud.
They make him dance. at any
rate. Therefore-why mott"
lie went forward quickly. cast
loose from the mooring buoy. and
headed out into the river.
II WAS nearly an hour later when
tho dimly marked hull OF the boat.
mans launch. devoid OF any light.
made its temperance.
Rosalind had been sitting most
% them out. instead OF dancing
them. After one experiment with
Morton. one with the Jones boy,
and a mere recollection OF other
dances with Reggie Williams. who
had arrived on the very heels OF his
wire. Rosalind found that sitting
out was the nearest approach TO
having a good time.
Tom Witherbee came TO claim
her. She had the bad grace TO
sigh as she rose. She hoped he
would not step on her feet, but she
was not optimistic.
They we're hurrying swiftly
across the floor. when somebody
blew a shrill whistle. With an
abrupt apology she found herself
released by her partner.
Then something horrible hap
pened. She was LINK in an end.
less chain OF persons who had
Joined hands and were boisterously
whirllng in an undula,ing circle.
Ike children playing London
Bridge"
Rosalind had heard Of such
things. In some places they called
II the Paul Jones: In others il haf
equally undescriptive names. But
by whatever term Il was always
the same. u meant changing part.
ners every time lad blew a wills
ue-taklng pot.luck with the crowd.
Another shrill loot sounded. The
men began weaving in and out to
the right. the women TO the left.
Rossllnd was driven onward re.
morselessly by the necessity OF saw.
ing her heels from being stepped
on
The whistle blew again at an
instant when Rosalinds left hand
was grasped firmly by one knight
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-13
'Ts6as Just Like This in the OIden Days

TT7E Ike to fancy that health laws such enjoy
w in Seattle peculiarly modern product but read
how public health administration existed in England 400 years
ago:
at is record says English medical journal that
Shakespearcs father fined in 1852 for violating the bye
OF the Manor OF Stratord by dposng refuse
the street and again 1883 for keeping his cutters
clean and in 1912 mayor OF Nottingham presented
the for sundry msdemeanors such selling her
rings that unfit for food and for beginning muck hill
Not the clean streets upon which much pride
ourselves a thing under the
forecast of womens fashions notes that "modesty
is to be displayed" What else there eft2
Argument is milestone for the knife of invention
Age is not state of the body, but of the mind.
Success stimulates some; stupefies others.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-13
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A Week
ii.si;iis,.sii:;:;.s mimi:


| Continued From Our Last issue
A F@rER a moment of talk on tho
~ wharf. tho two men embark
ed. thanked Mr. Witherbcc,
and went on their way.
That's a funny co." said her
host. turning 10 her.
Rosalind raised her eyebrows In
polite curiosity.
American customs agents" cX.
I planned Mr.. Withcrboe. Look Ing
for diamond.smugglera. II seems
there's been n good deal OF II going
ON. Last night somebody left an
anony nous letter In their boat.
containing some sort OF n hint
about Mr.. Morton"
MIR Norton
"Uh.huh Ridiculous. Of course.
! think satisfied 'em on that
score. They didn't seem 10 take
much stock In whatever the letter
said
"of course not" agreed Rosa.
lind.
But here's tho queercst part
On the back OF the paper was the
name OF Mr. Davidson. They went
over to his island before they came
here and showed II to him. And
Davidson said that 4, was his own
( handwriting
How curious or course he
didn't know anything about the
note7-
Not a thing in the world. The
note wAa written In lead pencil In
an entirely different hand Hut
there was his name on the back OF
II. q, lookn like half.Hh-et OF
paper torn OF from the other part
Davidson Acknowledge the sigma
ture. and that's every pleased ,hinE
/ he knows about u. Now. wouldn't
that get your
~ would admitted Rosalind.
forgetting her Adherence OF slang
Mr.. wl;herbee went off muttcr.
Ing.
Rosalind Eenscd a suddenly
awakened interest In tho English.
man She resolved TO satisfy her
curiosity. 40. rising from her seat
on the wharf. she went briskly up
TO tho house.
Mira. Withcgbeo was In n corner
OF the porch Rosalind dropped
into seat beside her. For a fcV
minutes she watched the tennis.
players. then remarked indiffcr
entity
"Mr Morton plays rather a
strong game. don't you Think"
Wen. don't understand ten.
mis-. said Mrs. Witherbec. "bu,
they tell mo he does. He's a rather
interesting man"
You've known him for some
ume7"
mo. NO haven't" said Mrs
Withorbce Hes been here most
OF the summer. but he's only been
With us few weeks lie Was MIR
Dayldson's guest at first That's
how We came TO meet him.
stephen took a fancy TO him
and invited him over here. /
imagine no was glad OF the chance.
because things we're rather slow
over az Dayldson's after Billy
kellogg went away
Billy Kellogg"
Mr. Dayidson's nephew. A nice
boy. but an idler You probably
heard his uncle mention the fact
that he was working In New York.
Mr. Davidson forced him 10. The
straw that broke tho cAmel's back.
II seems. was whom Billy lost a big
sum OF money playing bridge with
Mr. Morton. That Disguised his
uncle"
In some mysterious way. known
only to popular young ladies', Miss
Chalmers contrived TO get Mr.. Nor.
ton to take them all fishing that
afternoon. She also contributed TO
get him 10 hire Sans launch.
Rosalind went down to the wharf
while Morton collected the rest OF
tho party.
She found the boatman wipine