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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-03-13
Celebrated Birth ay

DR. E. C. Davis, one of ON oldest
citizens as well as the oldest ply
sician in Shelby county celebrated
his 87th birthday last Saturday and
in honor of the event a birthday
dinner was served at his home. the
guests being, Mrs. Vim Bel and
daughter Miss Murine Of StoutsviIir
Mrs Herman Bell, Of Monroe City
Mrs. Lille Cox and Grdudhaueht"rs
Misses Hazel aud Francis Hrsbe't.
and Miss Suda aud John DAVIS
The Dr. was the recipient oi a num-
Der of gifts one being a deliciou-
cake from his daughters, Mrs. Vim.
Pollard aud Mrs.. Ray Could Of Id
mar. Colo.
The Drs. many friends hope that
he might live to enjoy many more
anniversaries Hunnewrll GrIpn!a
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-03-13
Why He Got Licked

understand YOU were punished
in school yesterday rnomas, said
Mr. Bacon to his II year old boy.
Yes, sir" promptly replied the
truthful Thomas. 1t was for tell
Ing the tTu,h, sir.
Your teacher said it was for
srme reflection on her age
That's the way she took ii. faith
er You see, she drew a picture Of
a basket OF e-g> on me blackboard
and while she vas out Of the room
| just wrote under them, lhe hen
that III ide these eggs isn't any
chicken tx
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-03-13

The Meudon STANDARD tells the
following: A Father complicated
story from Paiucan Ky, tells now
the playful at II q -mtiI boy >iy q
q life The bu, took 3 mrrDr a.d
flashed the -unlt-h.n.oa nel-nDul =
window The li-hr scared IA rd,
that jumped out al the wIndp".
Knocking a flower pot over The
pot caught ON a cur.in and pulled
It down. The curtain caught fire
from a gas stove. Ine ire depar, =
ment came AMI 5 retch-d IN" hose
across the street, bllaklng 4 funeral
procession. An hour later, "a the
undertaken was lowering the ca-ket
into the grave, the man IN it rose
up Ii it had not been for the de
lay he would have been buried alive
Charlton Recorder
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-03-13

Even public sGle bills nave jhcir
stories. Among other thinas to be
offer d at the Hauna sale in South
Fork township next Monday is a
Clapper grain cradle Tothe young
er men. accustomed - the modern
mower and binder. it ~ill he merely
a curio, bgt to the ullrI men, skilled
in its u.s., It will mean much in
memories Oi da,s "ncu grain was
harvested by hand The Ciarper
C, adle was made by the late John
Clapper and because it was stout
and servlccable became famous all
over Munrnc Cuun'!. few farmers
III this COunty heinz without ore
fifty years ago. He vino has never
seen a company Of Graders III a
field Of ripened wheat. with the
binders following up, and heard
their shouts and je,rS 1nd laughter,
has missed some,hlua with real
poetry in il Paris Mercury
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-03-13
Taken TO Quincy

MIS- Orvilp Wilson accompanied
by her husband and attending ply
Sician Or. J N. Southern was taken
to Quiuc. Sunday afternoon and
taken ia fir,>iug, hospital
Mrs Wilson hr> been seriously i'll
for several dt., ana was taken to
QMu'v for an o04raripn but was
bgi'c- yesterday and / may be an
operation will not he necessary.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-03-13
Rev. Marvin Dead

Word has been received in this
city telling If the death Of the Rev.
Fielder Marvin, Of Fayette Mo
last Saturday morning at the age
OF 6S years. Funeral services were
held Sunday at 2 D. III.
Rev Marvin was born in La
GRANGE Lewis County, Mo, and was
married i 1895 to Miss Georgia
CASEY Of Howard County To this
union were born rwo childreu Ell.
win and Mathew, who, with their
mother, survive,
After being educated at The Pitt
che,t Institute 1t GLASGOW. Mo, I'D
the University Of Virginia he teGdn
the practice Of .aw in ST. Loui, III
1873 amt continued hi> prac'ire tiil
1880 H. 1889 after iiviu4 tcw
year il Colorlao, he entered the
ministry his first Char-e t.mg
in Nuuroe Guy in 1889, 1t w.- dur
iug bls ministry in tins ,I.' ,'r he
eudr,red nimS"r to the peor of
,his city
TIL, succ,cdut chars were
Kl-ksvtIle, 1880. Edna 1882 New
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-03-13
J. G. Fuqua Leaves Big Estata

The will of the late J G. Fuqua
was filed probate at Paris, WeG-
ne>day. The entire estate consist
ing of almost 600 acres Of land
northwest of this city, some person
al property in this city and some
bank stock was left to his widow
Mrs. Fuqua and her son Warren
are named as executors.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-03-13
Accepts Pc sition

Rpmer Slarret, his accepted a
position as travelling salesman for
the KI0eter Amos and James, Groc-
cry Co. Of St. Louis. Mr. Starrett is
not just certain about his territory
but thinks he will be able to make
this Clty his home.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-03-13
PALMYRA RESIDENCE Burned

The beautiful residence of Mrs
Angie SaifrluS # Palmyra was al
most totally DESTROYED by fire one
day last week. Mrs SaffranS is well
known in this city being the sister
Of Mrs Ben Moss.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-03-13

Take advantage of the good roads
and make the most of KeSpohl-
MohrenStecher'S wonderful as,ort-
ment of new spring coats, dresses
suits. dress silks, wash goods under
musllns, hosiery underwear, kid
gloves, lace curtains, and the hund-
red other things you really need
right now. Kespohl-Mohrenstecher
Co.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-03-13

Another car of Iowa Early cham
pion Seed Oats will be in a few
days. Leave your orders with
Green & Tooley Elevator Co.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-03-13
WEATHER Forecast.

The United States Weather Fore
cast by Wireless, given by Bert
Emerson at Noon on Press Day.
Unsettled with rain or snow to-
night and Tuesday. Not much
change in temperature.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-03-13

The same old good quality in all
our overalls at just a trifle advance
in price, Hanly & Green.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-03-13

Earl Jackson, wife and little
daughter are spending a few days
wife the formers brother Estell
jackson and wife at La Grange.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-03-13

Mr,,rs. J. + George, Fred Autu>
and others went to Hannibal YES.
terday to bring back three Chrvro-
let cars for the Monroe City Garage
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-03-13

Every sort of smart style in
young mems caps for spring to be
seen at Hanly & Greens
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-03-13

Miss Lou Wunch is visiting her
brother Ben Wunch in Hannibal.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-03-13

Let the Democrat print it right.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-04-20

"You are surely not afraid" l
whispered, aiding her. 81 cannot be-
lieve that"
"No, not of the flight" and she
glanced at me reproachfully. I'll
am nervous, that is all; IL thought
| could refuse you, but-but cannot,
You are forcing me to do wrong"
Perhaps | was too happy over my
victory; at least | left no inclination
toward mercy, for down in my heart
l believed she was glad at my insistence,
and that | was fully justified.
"You are going to learn better,
MademoiseIle," | said gravely, and
drew the cap down over her hair, fasten-
ing it firmly ~ have no thought
now but for your welfare. Trust me,
and give me your hand in evidence"
She permitted me to take it in
my own, but there was no responsive
clasp At last she looked up.
81 do trust you; must, and-and
believe you think this is right
But let us not talk about it any longerl
l have consented; am going just
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-04-20
CHAPTER Xxx.
"ON UPWARD Wings. I"

Without a word, but with pulse
throbbing madly, ! helped her don
the long coat, and fastened it securely
about the neck. She endeavored to
button the lower flap, but her trembl-
ing fingers made Of it quite task.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-04-20

Jne truth.
"He's the Waterman, Monsieur"
broke in De Vigne. "The same who
hit me with the lamp" feeling
his head tenderly. "The bloody pirate;
nobody ever made him do ii"
81 am of the same opinion. Is
there any rope around here, De Vigne?"
Plenty in the workroom."
go and get it; give me the lamp.
Now you two stay Just where you are.
Wait a minute, De Vigne; go through
these fellows pockets first.
He did the work exreditiously, but
the only weapon found was a knife on
Eisenbarth, which flung into one
corner. The Irishman wore belt with
a sheath, but his revolver had disap-
peared, probably dropped when he
fell in his wild effort at escape. |
flashed the light about over the floor
in circle. but failed to perceive any
sign of it. On lapel OF the mans vest
was a detectives shield; De Vigne
lerked it off, and stamped it with his
heel.
"And I'd like to do the same with
YOU" he growled, shaking a fist in
the fellows face, "you Irish black
guard"
4NtNNl Hllllu llldJ uONJ DIOht III
hastily. Get the rope"
He came back with it, and Made
moiselle followed, picking her way
by the light. She appeared almost
illumining her face as she advanced
toward me beneath the spreading
wings. Beside Brandts body at the
stopped suddenly in horror, staring
down at the CHASTITY upturncd face.
Isis he dead, Monsieur"
81 hope not, but haven't had time
yet to find out. | struck him in the
dark with a revolver butt, and he hasn't
moved since. 1t was either he or /,
you know"
She lifted her eyes to my face
Yes, | know; / could hear the strug-
gle. did not mean to blame you, but
but | hope you haven't killed him;
that would terrible for all of us. You
were not hurt?"
ooh, no." essaying laugh, "my
luck held, and | am fit to play out the
game. Yes, tie the three, De Vigne,
and do good job. Begin with
Eisenbarth here; he's the biggest william.
Swigert yonder is getting up. Better
remain where you are, my man-yes,
mean you. Never mind talking about
it; we know the whole story. Now,
Miss Probyn-"
turned toward her, but she was
already kneeling beside Brandt, holding
one of his wrists in her hand. / stepped
over beside them, but kept the light
of the lamp turned ON the others She
glanced up quickly.
He is alive, Monsieur there is
plenty of pulse, very rapid, and the
skull was not fractured | am sure"
81 am indeed thankful for that"
assured her. al did not know how
hard struck, it all occurred so swiftly.
The fellow, no doubt, deserves to be
killed, but l feel no special bitterness
toward him. Almost | am grateful"
That is strange"
Not at all; but for him / should
never have known you. That is the
part of tonight | shall always prefer
to remember"
Your words are foolish, Monsieur.
II refuse to admit the charge;
instead they are quite rational. No,
Mademoiselle, | will not remain still.
Once you could control me, but now
no longer. | read your eyes as you
came in"
My eyesl in the dark"
No, in the light; full in the glow of
this electric lamp. 1t was because you
thought them obscured that saw what
/ saw"
nj ~
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-04-20

OF the war, especially in reference to
our food supplies. Each County Agent
at this meeting was made member
Of tho Nnro,. damn rtrnnnt &c Nunll DC the
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-04-20

1Jr. Jonn McBarney, accompanied
by his friend, Miss Marie Larkin of
CT o,;s oan7a do1uY, for q faw davc'
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-04-20

A. al ifftffk LOff.
14th, ]. M. Edwards and Lille Ram
sey of Flat River.
1df1 Jarbax& Il o,a,,, anJ Ej;4l,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-04-20

G. F. Whitener, postmaster at Knob
Lick, was Pennington visitor Tues
day and made The Times office an ap-
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-04-20

cored. Mrs. Fra
ed, and there wei
bers present hes
nrl1ncfc Rnfrnchr \
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-04-20

friends at home will be pleased to
learn, is fully recovered and will be
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-04-20

y. X. MltcheII made business UP
to st. Louis Tuesday.
Free air at the Robinson Garage.
NJ Ar M. a m r ~
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-04-20

cay Ior MIAMI, OKLA, wiiere Mr..
Young will. go into the realty bust
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-04-20

II 70 IVI IIIN UNIIOIIV VI VUI NIVIANII1
that the Civic Club is making these
suggestions.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-12-05
SEVENTH GERMAN LOAN
SUBSCRIBED BY THE RICH

Copenhagen, Dec. calculation of
subscriptions to the seventh German
loan shows that over fourth of the
total of twelve and a half>billions was
contributed in subscriptions of over a
million marks each, 1882 subscribers
averaging over three millions.
The sixth loan had only 770 sub
scribers in the super-million class.
There was a marked decrease in
the number of small subscribers as
well as the total number of subscrib-
ers.
The only classes showing an in
crease. in number of subscribers or
total subscribed are those above half
a million which are responsible for
over third of the loan. These figures
are Indicative of the extent to which
the loan was subscribed by war supply
interests.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-12-05
MORE MISUNDERSTANDING
ACCOMMODATIONS. NEEDED

More rooms for light housekeeping
are needed. In response to the recent
article in The Leader asking that
those having furnished rooms and
rooms for light housekeeping list them
with the Board of Trade, some rooms
were listed, but not enough. Light
housekeeping suites are in greatest
demand and all we had listed ere tax
en- except one, and two parties have
been sent after that. Five suites have
been taken within the past ten days.
We need more light housekeeping ac-
commodations and must make more,
so we ask again that such accommoda-
tions be listed with the Board of
Trade.
The Leader has almost daily inqui-
ries about rooms and houses. Those
advertised are the zones we send APP
plicants to.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-12-05
THE MINSTREL SHOW

The minstrel tent was filled last
night. Tarpon Springs sent away
many good dollars and got very little
in return therefor. The performance
was very ordinary, long and tiresome,
while some of the jokes were so old
they had whiskers. However, it was
not what could be called a "rotten
show" The music was fairly good
and clever loose-wire performer was
among the entertainers. The seats in
the reserved section were about four
.iches from the ground and reminded
us of the torture benches of the Span
ish inquisition period. Many appar-
emily sensible people bought these re
served seats and hid behind those in
front, seeing neither the audience nor
the performers. We were guilty OF
being among this number, Tent shows
are not institutions which bring money
into the city and their location here
would be good thing to discourage
we think. There were between 1,50C
and 1000 people inside the tent. Ar
unauthorized report said LIPS tickets
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-12-05
German Military Rule Must Cease;
No Peace Dove Now in the Ether

this intolerable- thing of which the
masters of Germany have shown us
the ugly face, this menace of combined
intrigue and force which We now see
SO clearly as the German power, a
thing without conscience, or honor. or
capacity for covenanted peace, must
be crushed and, if it be not utterly
brought to an end, at least shut out
from the friendly intercourse of the
nations; and, second, that when this
thing and its powers are indeed de-
feated and the time comes that we can
discuss peace--when the German peo-
pie have Spokesman whose word we
can believe and when those spokesman
are>ready in the name of their people
OF accept the common judgment of
the nations as to what shall hence
forth be the basis of law and of COW
enant for the life Of the world-we
shall be willing and glad to pay the
full price for peace, and pay it un-
grudgingly. We know what that price
will be. 1t will be full, impartial JUS
tice-justice done at every point and
to every nation that the final settle
ment must affect, our enemies as well
as our friends" -
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-12-05
10, 900 FLORIDIANS
SIGNED FOOD PLEDGE
Food Administrator Hoover Promises to Curb Any
And All Inscriptions Retail Grocers

People of Florida who have been
asking questions as to what the food
administration would do in actual aid
of the consumer are answered in a
statement by Hon. Braxton Beacham,
Federal food administrator for Flor
ida, who declares that there is certain
and swift relief in sight. "I'm going
to do all in my power under authority
that U. Stood Administrator Hoover
has given me, to lower the cost of liv-
ing in Florida" says Mr.. Beacham.
eve secured the names of more than
100000 people in this state who prom
Used to conserve our much needed sup
plies of wheat, meat, and sugar, and it
is my intention to help repay them
for their loyal efforts and lofty patri-
otism. This. can best be accomplished
by gradual lowering of the prices of
necessities such as must be bought
from the retail stores, and / have in
mind such plans to put before the mer-
chants as will be of material assist
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-12-05

ance to the consumer, and at the same
time will benefit the dealers, both
wholesale and retail. The working
out of these plans depends on the 10y
atty of the people to the pledges they
have given, and their further atten-
ton to the subject of food conserva-
ton. need only point to the fact
that there has already been great
deal accomplished in stabilizing prices
and as work goes on even greater
things will result. But to get the
best and quickest results the people
must be studious. They must learn
to inquire about the cost of provis-
ions, and must sternly oppose any eff
forts of INSCRIPTIONS dealers to take
advantage of any temporary shortage
of articles of common use. If they
will do this and will keep my office in
formed of cases of unreasonable prices
or extortion, short weights and other
acts of dishonesty, they will be great
help in lowering the cost of living in
Florida"
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-12-05
Dr.. L. G. Fourier
Gets Appointment

The Leader recommended DR.. L. G..
Fourier, Episcopal minister of our
city, as volunteer speaker in the
great campaign to raise fifteen mil
lion members for the American Red
Cross. The doctor has received his
commission and is awaiting directions
as to where he is to go. He is ready
to go anywhere he is needed.
The people of Tarpon Springs know
DR.. Fourier to be an able speaker and
ever ready to help the. cause. He has
volunteered his services to the army
quite long time ago, but was refused
on account of age. Now he will use his
voice and influence as he was not per-
mitted to use a gun.
Good luck to DR.. Fourier and the A.
r. c., We feel they are combina-
ton hard to beat.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-12-05
BRITISH HOLD BOOBIES DOWN
ON THE CAMBRIA BATTLE LINE

The Germans apparently have ceas-
ed the reckless expenditure of lives
of their troops in trying to blot out
the Cambria salient held by General
Byng's forces. After four days of
onslaughts that have been character
lied as equalling any previously wit
messed during the war, only the artil-
lery now is engaged. Although the
Germans claim the capture of more
than 5000 British prisoners in their
attacks and also more than 100 guns,
reports from the scene of battle, both
from the British war office and from
correspondents, have indicated that
the German loss in men killed, wound
ed or made prisoner was terrible
price to pay for the very small recov-
cry of lost terrain.
While it is expected further attacks
will be delivered in the Cambria sec
tor, the British troops are declared
now to be in a better position to offer
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-12-05
NEWEST NOTES OF SCIENCE

An ink made from toadstools has
been invented by Frenchman.
A patent has been issued for me-
chanical blotter for use on large sur
faces.
Less tobacco per capita is consumed
by Italy than any other civilized ma
ton.
Scientists have listed 1893 species of
mosquitoes and believe the number ex-
ceeds 500.
Substitutes for both hard rubber and
leather are being made from seaweed
in England.
For motorcycles a folding wind
shield, held erect with lazy tongs, has
been invented.
Sweden has begun to manufacture
at home number Of standard drugs
heretofore imported.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-12-05
SOCIAL LAST EVENING
AT HOME OF DIR. MILNE

The home of DR.. and Mrs. w. S. Nil
ne was filled last evening with the la
dies of the Presbyterian church and
their friends, about sixty being pres
ent. The Leader received report of
this number and it was said the enter
tainment was very brilliant. Re-
freshments were served and good fell
lowship permeated the entire gather
ing. The Mines have made lot of
warm friends since their arrival in
Tarpon Springs. The Presbyterian
church isl coming to the front under
his efficient direction as pastor. II
possible The Leader, will print the list
Of those present and hopes the Rev.
Mr.. Milne will be so kind as to let us
know who they were.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-12-05
Missionary Society
Meet at Cowsert's


The Missionary society of the M. E.
Church, South, met at Mrs. Cowsert's
Tuesday afternoon. The topic was
"Unselfsh Praying and Our Object
ives" The exercises included the dis
cussion of "Our Gulf Coast Work, .
extracts from Robert E. Speer's adj
dress, "The War and the Nations
Larger Call to World Evangelism;
the pledging of the society to give all
possible spare time to Red Cross work,
to daily prayer for our nation, our SOL
der boys in general, and for our Tar
pom boys especially, that they may be
sustained by the consciousness of the
presence and power of God and there
by fortified in character and made
strong to resist temptation and to
meet every emergency, and to urge
the observance of the white gifts ex-
ercises at Christmas. After the pres
ldent stressed the need of wisdom and
prayer for consideration in the cleo
ton of consecrated, efficient officers
for the coming year, the following
were unanimously elected: Mrs. Dali
ger, president; Mrs. Cowsert, vice
president; Mrs. Kaminis, correspond
ing secretary; Mrs. Shaw, recording
secretary; Mrs. Blake, treasurer.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-12-05

stronger resistance to their efforts, if
such a thing is possible, than hereto
fore.
AS yet, the anticipated renewal by
the Austro- Germans of their Infantry
attacks on large scale against the
Italians on the Venetian front has not
materialized. The enemy artillery,
however, continues active from the
Asiago plateau eastward toward the
headwaters of the Piave river. On
the Trentino front, where there has
been no fighting for some time, the en-
envy has essayed an attack which was
prepared for by heavy bombardment
but it met with repulse. Along the
Piave valley the Italians again have
dispersed Austrian bodies concentrate
ing for attacks.
Likewise, in Palestine, the b He be-
tween the Turks and the British for
the possession Of Jerusalem has not
begun. Taken all in all, there IS no
change in the situatjonein this region.