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The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-10-19
C. D. MATHEWS OF
SIKESTON DIED
OF SHORT ILLNESS
Richest Man of Southeast
Missouri Dead At
At Age of IS.
FUNERAL WILL BE HELD
ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON
Was Slightly iii Few Days-De-
mise Came Unexpectedly
Wednesday.

Charles D. Matthews, said to be
the wealthiest man of Southeast
Missouri, died rather suddenly at his
home in Sikeston yesterday aftec-
noon following a slight illness of only
a few days. He had been ailing for
three days suffering from what was
believed to be a slight cold. About 2
o'clock yesterday afternoon the agei
man showed the first signs of weak
ening and an hour later death en-
sued. The news of his demise spread
rapidly over this section of the state
because Of the wide acquaintance and
popularity of Mr.. Matthews.
Mr.. Matthews was nearly Is years
old. He was born near New Madrid
where his parents settled after leav-
ing their native state North Caro-
lima. At that time the farm hands
were almost barren barely affording
living for the family and the
young man moved into Sikeston.
From then on his life was con-
tinuous line of hard work which wa:
successfully rewarded with the ricn,
es of earth. Young Matthews OBJ
tanned a position as clerk in a store
at Sikeston working from early y
the morning till late at night.
With the clearing of farm land in
Scott county the young man began
to amass his fortune investing small
sums in land. With the years nj:
wealth grew, furthered by good lucb
and good business Judgment.
= After making several esuccessfu
land deals the young man had prof.
ted sufficient money to establish ;
bank taking in his brother, A. )
Matthews, as his partner. Again lucl;
was with the young banker and h.
! continued to prosper.
His brother Withdrew from the
bank a year after its establishment.
and Charles Matthews continued t;
conduct it as a private banking
house. Only last year the institution
was chartered a State bank, with {;
capital stock Of $4,000.
Mr.. Matthews is known to have
stock in nearly all large financial en-
terprises in the State. He was alsc
largely interested in the Scott Mil
ing Co. in Sikeston .one of the larg-
est firms of its kind in the state, Wit
grain warehouses and elevators in q
number of cities and in nearly al
small towns in Southeast Missouri.
Mr.. Matthews was married three
times. He is survived by his widow
and three sons, Col. C. D. Matthews
Ned and Joseph. His first two wives
were daughters of Judge Calvi,
Greer, and his third wife was Mr.
Bette Skies.
Mr.. Matthews possessed an untir
ing spirit of energy and ambition
He never remained away from his
business to enjoy a vacation, but wa
always seen busy. Nothing in the fl
nancial reports in the daily paper.
and magazines escaped his watchfA
eye, and where he saw an opportuni-
ty he invested his money always ap-
plying good Judgment and safe pre-,
caution to his business dealings.
The funeral will be held Friday
afternoon at Sikeston. The body will
be inferred at the Sikeston Cemetery
following the funeral services at tn
home.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-10-19
FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE

Notice is hereby given to all cred
ltors and others interested in the es-
tate Of Dean Ware deceased that !
the undersigned, intend to make fila,
settlement of the estate of said decza-
sed at the next term of the Probate
Court of, Cape Girardeau County
Missouri, to be held in Jackson, Mis-
souri, ,begnnining on IL day of Nov
ember 1917.
EFFIE WARE
Administering
Witness my hand and seal this 9
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-10-19


lCopyrtght the Mcclure Newspaper Syndcatel
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-10-19

for this work.
Several days during the week will
be designated on which potato food
will be recommended for the table in
the families. Other days on which
other vegetables are to be used t.
replace the bread and other cereals
will also be fixed by the county or
ganization.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-10-19
These are single

These are single
sheets-that's all
that's in there"
announced the
nurse after an ex-
ploration Of the
hall closet.
"Oh. those are
for the maids
bed" n e l e n
turned restlessly
on her fever-heat-
ed pillow. Look
on the l o " e r
shelf"
There's only
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-09
Notes From the County Court

Christian Hopper has filed petit
tiGn asking for letters of administra-
ton OF the estate of Anna Hopper
who died April 18th, 1909 leaving an
estate consisting Of an undivided one
hslf interest in the northeast quart
er of section % in township Is north,
range $ end valued at $4,000. There
are two heirs. Hearing set for May
~
Ella Bartlett of Los Angeles Calf,
asks the court to appoint James L
bartlett guardian Of the estate OF
Leonard Bartlett and Lola Bartlett,
minors. Letter Of guardianship were
issued TO ;hc said James l. Bartlett,
upon his filing a bond in the sum
Of $500.
a certificate OF probate Of copy OF
foreign win has been issued in the
estate Of w II Fcatherstone, also a
decree of probate.
Objections of Carrie Maude Elder
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-09
6 I A N D F | R NJ
GONPERS
7 D RUSSIANS
LABOR UNION LEADER OF
u 5 SENDS MESSAGE TO
RUSSIAN WORKMEN

Washington, May 9-A plea against
q premature peace for Russia and re-
newed assurances that American
wage earners and the American peo-
pie are in hearty sympathy with the
Russian democratic move are included
In a long cablegram sent by President
Samuel Gompers of the American
Federation of Labor to the executive
committee of the Council Of Workmen
and Soldiers Deputies al Petrograd.
Speaking for organized labor in this
country, Mr. Gompers also expressed
his complete confidence in the pur-
poses and opinions Of the American
mission soon to go to Russia. AL
though he does not mention specially
the recent attacks on Elihu Root, who
will head the mission the labor leader
denounces as criminal and prO-Ger-
man any suggestion that the members
will seek to interfere in Russias in
ternal affairs, or will give any advice
except with the purpose OF combat
ing the common enemy.
Forcible annexatioDs are con
demned, but Mr. Gompers pleads that
every people affected by the war
should in the end be free to choose
their allegiance. Punitive indemnitiet
also are denounced and hope is ex-
pressed that leaders Of the working
classes Of the central empires will
cease plotting for an abortye peace
and will bring real peace by over
throwing the autocracies OF Hohen-
zollern and Hapsburg.
The message. timed to aid in com
batting the pro-German agitation ap-
parent during the last few days ii'
Russia, was cabled yesterday and
made public today.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-09
Doctors and Eye Specialists Agree
That Bon Optic Strengthens Eyesight 5Oq6)
IN a Weeks Time In Many Instances

Junetivltls and ephphora. Her evos
Mhen not congcsted had the dull, suf-
itguseh expression common to such cases.
Having run out Of her medicine n
friend suggested Bon-Opto. She used
thls treatment and not only overcame
her distressing condition, but strange
ana amazing ~ IL may seem, SO
sirengthened h"r eycsight that she was
aIie s.i 70 oispense with her distance
Siasses and her headache and neuralgia
ielt her. IN this instance | should say
her eyesight was. improved 1000.
nave since verified the efficacy of this
treatment in number Of cases and
"a nave seen the cyesight improve from
- "a. 10 % per cent in remarkably short
uinc' l can say 1t works more quickly
nan any other remedy | have pre-
scribed for the eyes"
Or. Smith, an oculist Of wide expcrl-
ence, says; Il have treated in private
practice number OF serious opthalmic
diseases with Bon-Opto and am able to
Ieport ultimate recovery in both acute
ana sa chronic cases. Mr.. Il. came to my
once suffering with an infected eve
ihe cohultlon was so serious that an
operation Tor .enuclcation seemed i'm.
perative' BEFORE regorting to the
lucrative treatment prescribed Bon
ppto and in q hours tic secretion mad
icssened, inhammatory symptoms be-
gan 10 Subside, and in seven days the
eye was cured and retained its nor
iilal vision. Another case OF extreme
conyergent strabismus (eross eyes)
escaped the surgeons knife by the
timely use Of your collyrium. The
tightened external muscles Welded 10
the soothing and anodyne effects of
-Opto. | always instil Bon-Opto
after removal OF foreign bodies and
apply II locally to ali burns, ulcers
snu sar spots on the eysball or the lids
ing the lids OF secretions ana acting
as tonic for the eyebal itself the
vision is rendered more acute. hence
glasses" o'se"luvu
pr, Conner says. "My eyes were in
bad condition owing to the severe
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-09
\ Free Prescription You Can Have
FILLED and Use at Home.


Boston. Mass.-victlms Of eye strain
tnu olhef oye Weaknesses and thoAe
Nho wear glasses, win be glad to know
hat DoctorB ana Eye Specialists now
gree there is real hope and helm for
hchl' Many whose eyes were failing
ay lley hive had their eyes restored
ma many who once wore glasses saw
hey have thrown them away. one
nan tays,, after using 1t: Il was al
most bind. Could not see 10 read nj
~. Now l can read everything with
Wy my glasses, and my eyes do not
XIX any dany ap,,I.. mere. At night they would
nc time. 1t was like q miracle to me-
lady who used 1t says: "The atrnus.
here seemed hazy with or without
lasses, but after using this prescrip-
ION Tor fifteen days everything seems
ut glasses" Another who used II
avs; was bothered with eye strain
aused by '3YerWOrked, tired ewes which
Induced fierce headaches. have worn
las3es Tor several years, both for dis
anGe and work, and without them |
nYelope or the typcwriting on the
aachine before me. | can do both now
nd have di scarded my long distance
ilasses altogether. | can count The
luttering leases on the trees acrosf the
ave looked Ike dim green u blur srats rs
ne; | cannot express my Joy at what
/ has done flpr me" "A"'
II ~ believed that thousands who
year glasses can now discard them in
; rea9onablo time, and multitudes more
WI be able to strengthen their ewes
% as 70 be spared the trouble and cx-
'ense-ot ever getting glasses.
Dr' BECK, an eye specialist OF nearly
wenty years. practice, says; "a patient
'ame to mo who was gufferinr fron,
3iepharttis Narginalls with all thc
'oncomitaat symptoms, as mornlng
'gglul!natios Of the lids, chronic con-.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-09
Absorption Process
Makes Faces Young

Sareess has at last come to scientists
who for years have sought some method
Of removing ths outer veil Of facial skin
IN tases OF unsightly compilations, which
would be both painless and harmless, The
ntw process Is So simple. SO inexpensive,
the wonder Is 10 one had discovered Il
long ago II has been amply demonstra-
ted that ordinary mercollaed wax lsold
by druggists 80 ounce packages, en-.
tirely removes, by gentle absorption, the
withered lifeless surface skin showing
tAe youthful roseike skin beneath The
vaN is applied vt night, Ike cold cream,
ada washed off In the morning Tho alb
sorpiiun also clcanses cloegcd pores, In
errasing the skins breathing capacity and
prsrrvng tone culor and natural beauty
cr the new skin
4 simple aud harmless wrinkle remover
which has also proved quite successful
can easily be nade at home In q iifft
Al one need do Is 10 dissolve an ounce
a powdered saXolte In half piui Of
witch hazel and battle the face IA tile
solution once q day for a willie After
The Aery first application the finer lines
disappear and the deeper ones soon follow.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-09

of Dolly, Kansas to the issuance OF
letters of administration to Fred l.
Eeck in the estate of Capitola Lewis,
we're overrued by the court and an
order was made by the court appoint
ing the said Fred Beck administrat-
or.
A petition for letters Of admins
tratlon has been filed by Agnes War
rem in the estate of Walter T War
ren, who died May LIST 1917. The
property consist of the northeast
quarter of section II, township 10, n
range / east, and is valued at $l,5OO.
There are two heirs. The hearing
was set for May, 10, 1917.
juno has been set by the court
as the time for hearing the llnal re-
ports in the estate Of A p lrrisbie, and
Hannah Frlsbie, Sterling and Lucinda
Cooper and II y Todd.
Hannibal D Todd has submitted his
trial account 1t shows receipts
$S76,S0 disbursements S3,2l5.3S.
Letters OF administration have been
issued to Mrs Lucy Belle Worthing
ton of the estate OF E S Ballard. Bond
vas filed in the sum of $3.50. T S
rittenger. i ] stark and w S Leon
ard were appointed to appraise the
estate which consists of real estate
valued at Sl,550.
A decree of settlement and distri-
hutton has been filed in the estate
ot w II Kclso. It shows amount re-
oeiyed by w J Banhart $GO3, dis
bursements $l7379, leaving a balanc,
OF si2s.9l. sF-IBTlxE
An inventory of exempt persona
property has been filed in the Lero.
NJ Lee estate. 1t amounts to S6l75C
An order has been issued by III
court setting aside the homestead il
the estate Of John l. Mereness.
A decree Of settlement Of accoun
ifs been issued by the court in III
ratter Of guardianship Of William !
Kelso.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-09
G {: WI
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8

Metro presents Viola Dana in "Thc
MortaI Sim Anderson, a clerk with
literary ambitions suffers d nervous
collapse. and his wife. Viola
Dana is obliged to so to work. As
the stenographer OF the publisher
Jane earns money to send her hus-
band west to recuperate lie returns
o well man and discovers his wifes
sacrifice and condemns her for it. and
later strangles her to death. Then
Anderson proceeds to wake up and
discovers that dreams very often
piake good stories.
Good Universal one reel comedy.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-09
Road to Happiness

BE amiable, cheerful and good ma
tured and you are much more likely
to be happy You will find this diff
ficult, II not impossible, however
when You are constantly troubled with
constipation. Take Chamberlain
Tablets and get rid of that and it
viii be easy. These tablets not only
move the bowels, but improve the APP
petite and strengthen the digestion.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-09

strain arising from protracted micro-
scopical research work. BOn-OrtO usec
according to directions rendered q sur
prising service found my eyes re.
markably strengthened, so much so
nave put aside my glasses without dis
comfort Several OF my colleagues have
also used 1t and we are agreed as Ia
It's results. In a few days, under m}
observation, the eyes Of an astigmatic
case werb 50 improved that glasses
have been discarded by the patient"
Eye. troubles Of many descriptions
may be wonderfully benefited by the
use Of Bon-Opto and IL you want "a
strengthen your eyes, go to any drug
store and get n bottle of BonOpta
tablets. Drop one Bon-Opto tablet ir
q fourth OF glass Of water 9nd let II
dissolve with this liquid battle the
eyes two to four times daily. You
should notice your eyes clear up per-
ccptibly. right from the start, and In.
Elimination and redncss will quickly
disappear II your eyes bother you
steps to save them now before it I.
too late. Many hopelessly blind might
have saved their sight If they had cared
Tor their eyes in time.
Note: ely physician 10 whom the aboYs
article was submitted, said: Yes Bon .opto Il
a remarkable eye remedy. Its constituent in-
gradients are we'll known to eminent ere spe.
clasts and widely prescribed by them. have
used 1t very successfully in my own practice on
patients whose eyes were strained through over.
work or misdt glasses, | can highly recommend
II IN case Of weak, watery. aching smGrtiDg,
itching, burning eyes, red lids blurred vision OF
for eyes iuaamsd from exposure to smoke sun,
dust or Wind 1t Is one OF the very few prepsrs.
tlons feel should be kept on hand for regular
use in almost every family" Bon.0pto Is not
patent medicine or secret remedy II IA an
ethical preparation, the formula being printed on
the package. The manufacturers guarqntee II to
cyosght 80 per cent III one weeks time
IN many Instances, or refund the money. II n dis.
penscd BY all good druggists IN this city. including
Corner Pharmacy and all other prom|
inent druggists
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-09

up, set fire to it. The flaming fluid
set fire to a wooden culvert aud
from that communicated with the
railroad ties The fire department
had to be called out to put out. tho
blaze. 1t was not generally believed
that the sort Of whisky that get at
Muskogee would burn
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-09

Greasy salges and ointmenls should
not be applied ii good clear skin IS
wanted. From any druggist for 25c or
$l.OO for extra large size, get bottle
OF zemo. When applied as directed, it
effectively removes eczema, quickly
stops itching, and heals skin troubles
also sores, burns, wounds and chahng.
It penetrates, cleauses and soothes.
Zemo is clean, dependable and mex
pcnsiye, penetrating. antiseptic liquid.
Try it. as we believe nothing YOU have
ever used is as effective and satisfying.
The L. ", Rose Co, Cleveland, Q.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-09
Frantz May Go With Teddy

Former Governor Frank Frantz has
his mind on far away France these
days and has visions Of another
glorious time under Roosevelt with
the DEVILS own fighting along the
v hole line.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-09

Recognizing the value of the French
language to American soldiers who
are 10 serve in France, Miss Rowena
Galloway, a teacher of languages in
the Tulsa High school has decided to
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-09
fJew Brand Of Stacker

The sales manager of the Buick
company at Oklahoma City has been
arrested for discharging ana employe
Ger being a national guardsman. He
had to put up bond of Sl0O before
the magistrate would release him.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-09
Negro Business Men Tour

A very unique booster trip will
start at Tulsa this week. Every man
making the trip will be a colored bus
mess man and they will be accom-
oanied by their wives-forty couples
il all They will carry a band.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-09

Life Was Cruel, So She Killed Self.
Il love life, and everything; but I,
is so cruel" is the note penned by
Pearl Gayon, Oklahoma City stenog
rapher, before she took dose Of
poison. She died in hospital. She
was 20 years old and good looking. No
known reason for the act.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-09

A Muskogee restaurant has adver-
tised that owing to the spring rush
Of strawberries in each order Of
short cake from now on will be three
instead of two.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-09
THURSDAY, MAY 10

Mae Murry in powerful and orig
inal photoplay "on Record Miss
Murray, the beautiful Lasly star who
recently achieved great personal sue
cess in The Plow GirL'' is now
presented in another original power
fll Lasky- Paramount picture. in
which she portrays country girl
who is ambitious 10 become a busi-
ness woman. She secures a position
and is arrested by an overzealous de-
tective. Matters are finally adjusted
and the girl exonerated.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-09
xnnHHu " e n n e a n u "A y
IA STATE NEWS NOTES u
8 n II n n n n d q y n n \ n 4

Mayor elect d Watson of Nc
Aiester was warned by three anony-
GUS notes that he and his family
would be killed IL he took his office.
He has been mayor in fact now three
days and is still alive.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-09

Evangelist Mcconnell thinks there
ere too many people in Muskogee who
do not pray for fear 1t would cause
their trousers to bag at the knees.
fIlts then ought 10 be advocated as
means of salvation.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-09

Fred Lintz Those that were FOR
end those who were against" will get
together after today for the upbuild-
irs Of better aud bigger Guthrie.
Apd that's the proper spirit"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-09
FOLEY .CATHARIlC TABLETS
Iaen Stomach Swee loe, A,1v' hawc!i Regular
gxx X x n u ~ 4 m " XM Gxm
= TOPICS OF THE q
= TOWN AND STATE 4
n I. N ~ Ewy " ! wAEM HMM
Guthrie Boy to Navy.

Percy Cross, former Guthrie boy
has passed the examination for the
navy and has been ssgned to the
great lakes squadron for training
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-09

Tulsa bankers expect to subscribe
just $l,0OOO0O to the liberty loan
fund Of the government
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-09

Oklahoma City citizens yesterday
by two to one vote voted $3O0,OOO
in bonds for u city-owned state fair
grounds.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-09

Cruel Officers

At Muskogee Saturday sixty gal
Ions of alcohol and sixty cases of
whisky were spilled in the railroad
yards by enforcement officers, who,
to prevent negroes from scooplng It
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-09

give a course Of ten lessons to all
soldiers who have enlisted or who in
tend to enlist.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-09

Mrs Florence Brown, shot and SER
iously wounded at the same time that
W II Blackwell killed her brother, Is
recovering In Hobart hospital. The
bail entered her head through the left
eye.
Coal miners of the McAlester and
Hcnryetta districts will hold a con
ference Thursday with tho operators.
II an effort to settle the strike now
IA.
Miss Margaret McEyoy OF Okmulgee
IL ON her way to France to serve as a
Rcd Cross nurse.
Seventy Rock Island employees at
FL Reno have enlisted in the army
aLd navy and the company is looking
sor men to fill their places.
Three boys were drowned when q
boat in which they were fishing oy-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-09

erturned in lake near Binger last
night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23
PACIFISTS ARE UNABLE
TO AGREE ON A POLICY
Views So Variant Delegates Have De-
cided Action at New York Confer
ence Shall Not Be Binding.

NEW YORK, February $50 many
different shades of opinion have devel-
oped at the national conference OF
peace societies that the delegates have
decided that the actions of the confer
ence should not commit any of the or
CARNATIONS sending representatives
The one point apparently settled when
the conferences resumed work today
was that a majority of the delegates
favored the principle of the referendum
on declarations of war.
A motion to this effect was carried
yesterday by a vote of 40 to Is. with
seven declining to vote The form OF
the declaration. however, was left to
the committee on findings. and the re-
port of that committee will come be-
fore the conference for Ilnal action to-
day.
The delegates voted down a resolu-
ton calling for a referendum before
declaring war on Germany. This action
was prompted by the fear that ref
erendum under present circumstances
might embarrasS President Wilson by
calling for an immediate declaration of
war.
The conference is under the auspices
of the American Peace Society. Dele
cations from Pennsylvania, Connecti-
cut, Massachusetts,. New Hampshire.
Rhode Island, Indiana and New York,
from one Italian and one Belgian So
ciety and the German-American Peace
Society. The object is to direct a peace
movement into "a common understand
ing of purpose"