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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1917-11-09
MIRACULOUS ESCAPE
Joe Heber Wright Under Roller
Skull Badly Crushed
May Recover

About five O'Clock Saturday
afternoon when the streets were
filled with pedestrians, autos
and all other moving things
among which was a tractor pull.
ing a long, heavy heavy clod
masher, two rollers and weigh.
ing 2250 pounds. The machine
was owned and driven by John
Alspaugh, son-in-law of Mr..
and Mrs. Sam Jordan who has
the Applegate farm half mile
east of town rented for the com.
ing year. Mr.. Alspaugh was
taking the tractor and clod
masher to his home east of the
school building. He eoursed his
way down Bridge street to Price
Park, lodging autos and other
vehicles. Two small boys had
climed on the seat of the clod
masher, unknown to Mr.. Ais
paugh. Joe Heber Wright, only
son of MIR. and Mrs. w. L.
Wright, one of them. Joe
undertook to walk the t)ngue
of the long heavy machine.
At the southeastern corner
of the park he fell and the
rollers caught him. He was
dragged about forty feet before
they passed over his body. He
made no outcry. The driver,
watching ahead, knew nothing
of the tragedy enacting SO close
behind him. William Jared,
the other boy on the machine,
fled. Misses Dorothy Wayland
and Carrie Wheeler who were
standing just south on the pave
ment in front of the Agee room
ing house, saw the awful situa-
tion of the year old boy and
screamed when the rollers pass
ed over him and attracted the
attention of the driver who
stopped a few feet beyond where
the boy was left lying.
He was gathered up and car
ried into the house and surgeons
were on hand in a few minutes.
Two pieces of skull were remov-
ed from the back and lower part
of the head, one piece as large
as silver dollar and the other
as large as a half dollar. There
was bad cut on the front of
the left thigh but not a bone
except at the back of the head.
was broken. Directly after the
operation the lad was taken to
his home. When the effects of
the ether were dispelled, consci-
BUSINESS was regained and Joe
knew exactly what had happened
to him. He has been conscious
ever since, and at this time, his
recovery is almost certain
How it was possible for such
a heavy machine to drag and
then pass over the boy without
crushing every bone in his body
is only short of a miracle. That
he has made such rapid progress
towards recovery is another mis-
tery under the circumstances,
but that he will likely recover
and be but little worse for the
dreadful experience. is most wei.
cone news to all. Joe is an ex-
ceptionally bright, genteel and
manly littly fellow and a favor
ite of all who know him. May he
quickly recover and never again
have such close call is our
wish.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1917-11-09

Indian summer for several
days yet, but look out for what
is to be expected.
Drought in Teyas and New
Mexico is making havoc with
Catteman and sheep raisers.
The new Russian War Minis
ter is named Germanikoosky.
Think Of it in two lights.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1917-11-09
Mrs. Annie Jared Oldham

This community was saddened
by The death of Mrs. Annie
Jared Oldham which occurred
at the home of her daughter
Mrs. Henry L. Mackey at Sui
phur Springs, Ark, Nov. 2.
1917, after a long and serious
illness of a complication of d.
seases.
She was born Sept. 25, 1860
at the old Jared homestead 6
miles north of KeytesviIle. At
the age of 18 years she was unit
ed in marriage to VIM. b. Old
ham and to tbis union one child
was born, Mrs. Henry L. Mack
ey. At the age of Is years she
was happily converted at the
old Bell school house in a meet
ing conducted by Rev. Swear
ingen. She united with the
M. E. Church at Keytesville and
ever after lived a devoted Chris
tian life. Truly a good woman
has gor from our midst, as
she had spent most all of her
life in this neighborhood.. She
was a most loving and devoted
wife a kind and affectionate
a tried and true neigh
bor, always ready to help in
any church work or any good
cause we cannot measure the
influence of this good life, it will
continue to flow outward and
onward for years. Though
modest and retiring in her dis
the ones who knew
her best loved her most. She
was self sacrificing. She SYM
pathized with human life, in
every stage and experience.
The sorrows and struggles of
others became her own. One
consolation we have, she was
ready and willing to go to meet
her savior. She said she would
like to stay with her family and
friends longer If it was Gods
will; if not she was ready and
willing to go and meet the low
ed ones gone before. She bore
her sufferings quietly and patti
emily during her long illness.
The noble qualities of Christian
womanhood were exemplified
in her life therefore we can say
with the Apostle John, Blessed
are the dead which die in the
Lord from hence forth, yea,
sayeth the spirit, that they may
rest from their labors; and their
works do follow them"
Besides her husband, laugh
ter and granddaughter Leana,
she leaves six sisters and one
brother besides a host of loving
friends and neighbors to mourn
the loss of this dear one from
our midst. The remains were
brought to Keytesville and fun
eral services were conducted at
the Methodist Church Sunday
by her pastor, Rev. M. C. Davis,
after which the remains were
taken to the Bennett cemetery
and laid to rest near many, of
her loved ones.
Her last words of testimony
to her family gave assurance
that she possessed !; the anchor
of the soul which is both sure
and steadfast3and looketh to
that within the vail. She met
without alarm the boatman who
came to carry her over the
river, so we would say to the sad
hearted husband and daughter
that now you can prize Heaven
more highly than ever before
because you have a sweet trea-
sure there.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1917-11-09
test congratulations and sincere

who came to its cosy room. The
sale bf tags and garments netted
the society a nice sum.
The sale of the corn, made by
auctioneer Bixenman Saturday
afternoon and to whom the cor
dial acknowlede eements of all are
due and cheerfully extended for
his gratis and efficient services,
was good, the entire sale reach
ing more than $1326. E (Chicago)
Smith of the Marceline neighbor-
hood. bot the premium 100. ears
of yellow coru paying 1855 there
for and he and all other consid-
cred that he got a bargain. The
ten ears premium yellow brot $76
and the best. ear $3.50. When
one remembers that Is or 20
years ago a single ear Of prem
Iium corn sold for $1,000 and was
no better than most of that dis
posed of at this show, the prices
paid here will look very small,
but then more people have good
corn now than then especially in
this state.
There were no attractions u.s.
ual,on such occasions. 1t was so
determined at the meeting which
planned the Round Up and ad.
hered to, and while the crowd
was not SO large as it would have
been had there been something
rich, rare. racy, rough and ready
that the plan proved most COM
mendable no one will now deny.
Only three or four plain drunks
during the entire show and they
were drilled into obscurity quick
ly. Not a thing to mar the COM
plete success of the occasion un-
til its close when the sad acci-
dent to one of our fine little boys
Mortified the happy crowd re-
naming in town.
To every one appointed for
duties in connection with the
Round Up, great praise is due
for its success, but to Tom Cock.
Geo. West, r. w. Rucker, A. F.
Arlington. Louey Hansman and
C. G. Parks is due the most, for
these gentleman guaranteed the
big amount necessary to make
it possible to have the show, and
to R. w. Rucker, j. 7. Dewey,
Louey Hansman and Jess Rich
ardson for their ceaseless efforts
to make the enterprise suggest
ed and planned by MIR. Sam Jor-
dan an event of incalculable BEN
eft to the county.
The chicken show was the best
ever exce,t the first one held in
our citv. Tho the number 1of
entries was not 80 great as on
one or two former occasions. the
birds were unusually fine. the
tnrkevs especiallv elicitinq un
nraise for size and perfect
nointsI Charlie Whites freak
oninnie and chickens crossed
birds n buzzards had to he re-
moved to 4 sound proof section of
the school house where the poul-
trv show was held.
81 .ast bnt bv M means least
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1917-11-09
Stock Market

Top corn Steers $3.50. Top
Hogs $17.15 and lambs $l6.70.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-10
STOCK MARKET

New York, Nov. 10-The usual week
end covering movement contributed to
the higher prices at the opening of to-
days stock market. Railroads and
shippers led the advance at gains ex-
tending from substantial fractions to
liz points. Coppers and the war
group trailed along more moderately
and utilities also improved, notably
American Telephone, Western Union
and Brooklyn Transit. Sharp reac-
tons in Marine preferred and United
States Steel sent the list back before
the end of the first half hour. Gen
eral Motors fell ~ points to the new
low of 74h.
Stocks pursued an uncertain course
during the short session, some issues
of the same class, notably the motor
group, scoring gains while other were
inclined to react. The closing was
strong. Sales. 100000 shares.
Liberty As sold at the new low Of
1888 and the LIS at 1884 to 1928.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-10
TROLLEY ESCAPES
DERAILMENT NEAR
CRANES CROSSING

Derby, Nov. 10-Ties were placed
on the trolley tracks at Cranes cross
ing. near Grassy Hill station, In
Grange last night, and the car that
feft New Haven at 1920 this morning
barely missed derailment. The car
was crowded even to strap hangers.
As the car approached the station
Motorman E. A. Schroeder saw three
ties across the rails. AS he applied
the brakes a single tie was struck
which had been placed 20 feet from
the three. The single tie was pushed
along and no harm was DONE
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-10
BOSTON STOCKS.

Boston 1880 p. Nj. Prices Reporte
Over Private Wire tn II. L.
Watson a Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-10
SECRET SERVICE BULL DOG

. A handsome English bull dog was
brought into detective headquarters
this morning by a boy who said he
found the animal In North avenue.
There was a collar bearing the words
United Secret Service, Detective
Headquarters, Bridgeport, Conn.," and
later 1t was learned the dog is owned
by Norman e. Mcleod of 800 Park
avenue. a nightwatchman, who said
the dog got away while he was maxi
ing his rounds
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-10
STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, S.,
PROBATE COURT,

November 9, 1917.
Estate of David Pend1eton, late of
Bridgeport, in said district deceased.
The Trustee having made applica-
ton for an order authorizing him to
sell certain real estate belonging to
said estate, as per said application on
file duly appears.
Ordered, That the said application
be heard and determined at the Pro-
bate Office in Bridgeport, on the 18th
day of November, 1917 at 10 o'clock
in the forenoon, and this court directs
said Trustee to give notice to all per-
sons interested in said estate to ap-
pear, If they see cause, and be heard
thereon, by publishing this order
once in a newspaper having a circu-
lation in said district, on or before
the 18th day of November, A D.,
1917, and return make to the Court of
notice given.
Attest,
PAUL L. MILLER,
az Judge
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-10
STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, S..
DRnR ATE COTTRT
Bridgeport, Nov. /

Bridgeport, Nov. 10, 1917.
An agreement for the adoption of
Margaret Ryan, a minor, aged a
years, residing in Bridgeport in said
district, having been exhibited to this
court the signers thereof, for accept
ance and approval, it is thereupon
Ordered, That notice be given to
all persons Interested to appear at the
Probate Office in Bridgeport, in said
district, on the 18th day of Novem-
Der, A. D., 1917, at $3.50 o'clock in
the afternoon of said day, then and
there to show cause, If any they have,
why the foregoing agreement should
not be accepted and approved by this
court by publishing this order of no
tice once In some newspaper having
circulation in said Probate district. all
at least six days before said time as
signed for said hearing,
PAUL L. MILLER,
az Judge,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-10
REAL ESTATE WANTED

WANTED CHEAP or 8 faxni,s
house. prefer fun and clear. viz
pay cash Box a R.. Carr %
Farmer.
b 10 cd
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-10
EMPIRE TO
DECIDE POLISH QUESTION

Copenhagen. Nov. 1o-The propos-
ed settlement OF the Polish question.
according to the Lokal Anzeiger, will
be submitted to the COMMITTEES on
ways and means Of the reichstag and
to the delegations from the Austrian
and Hungarian parliaments in Vienna.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-10
INVESTMENT SECURITIES

MORTGAGE NOTES and CommerciA4
paper bought and sold. Mortgage
foreclosures stopped at once. Lester
c. Lowe. Room 400. Warner build
ing. Tel 22S Noble.
sass
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-10
New York Stock
Exchange Quotations

Reported over tho private wires OF
a L. Watson & Co.. Bankers aud
Brokers. Corner Main and John Sta.
Bridgeport. Conn. Members OF New
York Stock Exchange
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-10
TEA AND nUMCM Ronaa
WATCH REPAIRING

clock repairing go to Henry c. Reid
and Son. WarchmakerA Room 21e
Conn. National BANK Bldg. 103s
Main St
I n ~ stf
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-15
STEAMER JUNEAU DAMAGED BY
 STORM

The steamer Juneau arrived in port at Il o'clock Saturday night, after having encountered the toughest kind of weather between Knowles Head and Goose island during which she lost part of her cargo and the port side light and aerial wires were de stroyed.
 Captain Jensen says that when the vessel left Latouche for Ellamar on Thursday afternoon the weather was fine. Suddenly a strong east and northeast wind sprung up, which in. creased with the drifting snow and at 10 o'clock that night he anchored near Goose island It was blowing a terrific gale. with binding snow, and at II o'clock the anchor parted. They started to heave in the chain, drift ing before the wind and sea into deep water. The boat became unmarage- able in the trough Of the sea, causing her to reel heavily, and the cargo in number two hatch came adrift, with all the equipment and was lost over board. The hatch combings, port and starboard side of the bridge, were damaged and the port side light and aerial wires destroyed
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-15

course with his friends and associates to the family character. He was an atfectionate man nor did he hide 1t. He displayed in very measure all of the admirable traits of the Hebrew character. Family affection. pleasing personal big-hearedness. conscien- tiousness, intellectual genius and cul ture. l am told Of a trip he took to Germany few years ago. On his re turn he presented tp each of his em- ployees, as though they were members of his own family a personal gift. chosen with due care. such as a parent would bestow upon child. Readily could l speak at length of his earnest and sincere care displayed in such cases that came before him where his charity knew no bounds. have been in a position to see this side of his character exposed Charitable at all times. Never forgetting a kindness ever ready to lend helping and strong arm to one m trouble or ad versity.
 Death is ever near lowering over us. How forcibly was it dispIaved in this most unexpected instance Man at the height of his power after vaare of toil' through calamity to reconstruc tion' through sickness to health, never discouraged rising to reengage in the battle. A brave soldier and a victor iouS one A mpathetic employer and a eonsiderate one. A dauntles, leader and a confident one. Many hi, friends.
 He leaves an ideal family - ms, their grief be healed by the memor, of devoted husband and a loyin, father.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-15

exemplary family life and his many other virtues His life Is peculiarly and intimately identified with this community. with this country, and has for us all, lessons that it will be good for us to learn.
 1 measure my words when l say there Is not one in all this community who knew this dear brother, when he walked in and out these streets. when he went among you so blamelessly- there is not one in all the length and breadth Of this town who is not ready to do him honor and drop a tear over his grave. This great audience here has meaning. It is an unmistakable testimony to the high estimate you all put upon him who now lies cold in death.
 This community and territory owes debt to the effective, earnest labors of Sam Blum, of his faithful services in the day of small things. l wish to speak Of the deceased as a public spirited citizen, as a man of broad views and enlightened ideas, engag- ing heart. mind and soul in every good enterprise, in all that affected the higher interests of this community. active in the establishment of all things good for our welfare. We could present many illustrations of the spirit that was in him should say and I say it fearlessly, that he was not loved for his success. l should say. and say 1t fearlessly, 1t was not his genius that was most admired. But should say with confidence, and feel assured of your concurrence, that the most outstanding and conspicuous trait was the adjusting of his inter
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-15
LOCAL JoTTINGs.

Harry Van left on the Spokane on business trip to Juneau.
 A. Roman was sentenced by the United States commissioner to thirty days in jail on the charge Of assault and battery
 Louis Levy came out from Fair banks on yesterdays train, and will go to Anchorage to take charge of the Bon Merche. while Barney Simons makes trip to the states to purchase goods.
 Grant Reed left on this morning s train for Mccarthy and will go from there over the trail to Chisana, where he will close up his bushes sand re turn to Cordoya in March.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-15

Rev. Ziegler paid deserved eulogy to the deceased, in the following ad- dress:
 To the thoughtful mind and the de. vout heart. what an object of inter est is a strong man-interest in think ing and feeling what he may be and what he may do. A youth just ar rived at maturity, a life just ripened into manhood, how momentous! An immortal soul, an engine Of force, brought to the decision an inception of his life purpose and his life work. And through the whole period of wig. orous manhood, as long as one re. mains young and strong. the question still is asked with interest and earn. est concern as to what he is and how he does.
 And yet we should dwell upon the good that men have done as encour agements to noble living and earnest constructive activity. This Paul did to strengthen his own faith, and to in crease his own zeal. as we'll as that of the church and of all succeeding gene rations. In the eleventh chapter ot Hebrew he cites many of the ancient worthies, dwelling in glowing terms upon the heroes of the Hebrew church ''of whom the world was not worthy.
 And this is our privilege. nay. oul duty today as we stand here in thi; memorial to q solemn presence. w should be false to ourselves, false tC this community, false to a bereaveC and broken family - did Ts not, E reviewing the life Of Sam Blum, dwel upon his strong, vital character, hii ability as a constructive citizen, hi
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-15
BEz-z.I2 COrdOVa Pays Last Tribute to
 Memory of Departed ToWn5man

AS a token of respect to the mem- ory of the late Samuel Blum, of Cor dOya, who met with an untimely death in Seattle on Friday afternoon last, a memorial service was held in Elm press theatre at 2:30 o'clock this af- ternOOn, the exact hour at which the funeral is being held in Seattle There was a general suspension of business in Cordova, all of the stores and of. fices closing between the hours of 2 and o'clock, thus testifying to the high esteem in which our townsman was held by his friends and neighbors Practically the entire town turned out to the memorial services. which were very impressive and a fitting tribute to q man whose many ster ling qualities and kindly acts en deared him to a large circle of peo pie. In a masterly address Rev. E. P Ziegler reviewed the life work of MT Blum, extolled his many good deeds and extended the sympathy of the community to the bereaved family and relatives. The afternoons pro gram follows:
 oluntary-"Funeral March. Batist' Dead March from Saul" .... Hande
 Mrs s. R. Hedges. Prayer-Rev. A. c. Shriver. Nearer My God to Thee" Q. .. ...
 Choir.
 Old Testament Scripture reading - Rev. A. c. Shriyer.
 Abide With Me" %. ... ... ... ..
 Choir.
 Address - Rev. F. r. Ziegier Lead Kindly Light" ...... ... ....
 Choir.
 Benediction.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-15
COURT UPHOL DS LEGISLATIVE
 TAX ACTS
(By Associated Press. )

WASHINGTON. Jan. Is. - The Alaska territorial license tax laws upon the fishing and mining corpora tions were made effective today by ruling of the supreme court. Il appears that the test suits from the lower court decrees upholding the ter, ritorial tax acts were dismissed
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-15
WHITE SLAVE RY INCLUDES ALL
 KINDS v|CE
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON. Jan. 15. - The su- preme court has decided that the pro secutions, under the Mann white slave law, for transporting women is not limited to commercialized vice and include personal immoral escapades and the court affirmed the conviction of Drew Caminetti and Maury Diggs, Of Sacramento. California. who were found guilty in the lower court of having enticed women on an expedi- ton for immoral purposes.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-15
LAWSON MAKES SENSATIONAL EXPOSE AT WASHNGTO ON
Presidents Secretary Was
 GO Between For a Price

power, The committee immediately subpoenaed White to ap pear before it.
 Lawson said that he unable to give the names of any members of who engaged in buying selling stocks. He testified that Ruth Tomson Viscon of Washno on told him w. w. Price correspondent of the Washington Star at the White House had part in the leak affair between Imulty and others Lawson named McAdoo the cabinet member reported participating in the alleged leak He also stated that Mrs NScont named Secretary TumuI the go bcwec who had received large of money for his nar n he affair
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-15
AT MATANuSkA
 ON WAY TO SOUTH AMERICA

J. w. Mullin, formerly district time keeper at Matanuska under Engineer Breck. has resigned from his place and is on his way to Chile, South Am erica. Mullin has accepted a position with the Guggenheim interests and will go to their Braden property. which is in operation in that section.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-15
SEALED RETURNS OF WESTWARD
 PRECINCTS
(By Associated Press. ]

SEWARD, Jan. 13. The election returns from the Bristol bay precincts of Dillingham;, Nushagak, Koggiung and Naknek were brought here today by mail on the steamer Dora, but as they are addressed to the clerk of the court at Valdez. and cannot be forwarded there until the return trip of the Alameda, the results will not be known for another week As the vote for Sulzer and WIckersham is very close the election Of the next delegate to congress bay be determined by these missing precincts.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-15
Special to Daily TimesD

FAIRBANKS, Jan, 13 - Early teIe- graphic reports from three precincts in the Kuskokwim district gave Sulz- CT twelve and Wickersham six votes. The official returns received today show that these precincts gave Sul. ger nine votes and Wickersham eight. This reduces Sulzer's lead in the Fourth division to seven votes
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-15
RAILROADS LOSE EXTRA PAY FOR
 MAILS
CBy Associated Press.) ]

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 - The su. preme court today handed down a de cision in the test cases of the leading railroads of the country against the government for $35.O00,O0O for addi tional compensation for the carrying of mails from 1907 to 1911. deciding against the railroads.