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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-20

Chicago, Feb. 20.-Probably the
greatest purse ever offered for ten
round bout will be dangled before the
eyes of Tom Jones, manager of heavy
weight champion, Jess Willard, and
Frank Force, manager of Fred Full
ton, when they get together here. 1t
is proposed to stage a Willard-Fuiton
contest in New York late in March or
early in April.
Grant Hugh Browne, of Madison
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-20
Red Men to Form Tri- County
Association on Wednesday

Practically all the committees of the
Improved Order of Red Men of Dau-
pkin, Perry and Cumberland counties
will meet Wednesday evening in the
Warrior Eagle wigwam, when a tri-
county association will be formed. Of
ficers wi be eected and plans formed
for a campaign to obtain large men,
bership. Several great chiefs will be
present.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-20
CONTRACT AWARDED

At recent meeting of the p. r. r.
Glee Club. the new store of William
Strouse was awarded the contract for
full dress suits for the members, from
among a number of bidders. The club
has membership of about thirty, and
will shortly appear in public concert.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-20

Should a woman's life and conduct
be judged by distinctly different code
of ethics from man.
Who Should not a woman have her
Shall chance for happiness the
Judgef same as "a man without be-
judged and condemned by
some act of indiscretion in her past
that in man would simply be winked
at? Upon this motif" is woven the
story of The Other Mans Wife," the
play by Victor Il. Lambert. which comes
to the Orpheum on next Friday. after
noon and evening. Mr.. Lambert will be
remembered by many for his perform
ance of Manson" in THE Servant in the
House"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-20
ADJoURNs UNTIL TOMORROW

The House adjourned at 1910 p. m.
to- day unit 4 a. m. Wednesday out of
respect to the memory of John r.
Murphy, former legislator from Pitts
burgh, and former recorder of that
city.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-20
.WEZEYsE 6oRNER

sent the association at all league meet
ngs.
Johnny Wolgast outpointed Herman
Miller at York last night. He is a
lively kid frankie Mcclure. who will
meet Charley McCathy at Reading, is
anxious to get a chance with Wolgast.
1t would be a big local attraction.
Members of the Hunters and Anglers
Association will meet tomorrow night
at 524 PETER street. Game law legis-
lation will be discussed and other i'm
portant business considered.
Central high will meet Reading to-
morrow night. Gregory and Field will
not be in the lineup. There will be a
number of promising substitutes on the
floor ready to get into the battle. Read
ing will have to go some with Hilton,
Marty and Frank as certain stars.
Earl w. Swartz will again manage
the Harris Park baseball team. He
has been the leader of this aggregation
for IL years All of last seasons stars
will be in the lineup. There will also
be new faces on the team.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-20

No changes in baseball rules, accord
ng to reports from headquarters in
New York yesterday. Ban Johnson went
home after stating that the spitball was
dying out, and that a livelier ball
would mean more hits. John X. Tener,
of the Nationals, had little to say.
In connection with the military train
ing for major league players, it has
been suggested that there be a five
minute drill before every game, or at
intervals during the season. This. in
the opinion of many fans, would stimu-
late enthusiasm.
Harry Rote is playing on the Gettys-
burg basketball team. He was a big
factor last week in the victory over St
Mary's team. Tomorrow night Gettys-
burg will play Bucknell at Gettysburg
This means a hard battle.
Millersburg had another rousing base
ball meeting last night J. A. Bru-
baker, president, complimented the citi-
zens on their loyalty. Plans for base
ball and other sports were discussed
Herbert s. Gilbert was elected secre-
tary-treasurer. T. Z. Jones will repre-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-20
ADJUSTMENTS

ORPHEUM - To-day and Wednesday,
with daily matinees-"Intoleranc
Friday. matinee and night February %
THE Other Mans Wife"
Saturday, matinee and night. February
24-"The Girl Who Smiles"
MAJESTIC-Vaudevill
COLONIAL-"The Black Butterfly"
REGENT-"The Right Direction"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-20

Added to a reputation for having
achieved unlimited success during q
run of 200 performances
.'The Girl at the Longacre Theater,
Who Smiles" in New York. and the
countrywide popularity
of its musical furnishings. "The Girl
Who Smiles" cannot fail to command
unusual consideration on the occasion
of its visit at the 0rpheum, next Satur-
day, matinee and night. 1t is seldom
that musical comedy carries with it
such conviction as THE Girl Who
Smiles" possesses. In every feature of
it's intentions il provides convincing z
proof of its admirable qualities as an
entertainment well calculated to win
the most cordial approval.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-20

War as an argument against war,
is the theme of Thomas H. Ince's great
cinema spectacle, "Civi-
"CIviIlzation" liZation," which was
Coming first shown in New
to Family York last June and run
for many months. 1t
comes to the Family Theater for a
two days engagement. Friday and Sat
urday, February 1924.
"CiviliZation," ii is said. cost a mill
lion dollars to produce and over a year
was spent upon it. Mr.. Ince made the
work his crowning achievement and it
has been hailed by New York and Chi
cago critics as Greater than The
Birth of a Nation"
For nearly three hours the big spec
tacle depicts the horrors of war as now
conducted in Europe; Battles by land
and sea, aerial combats. trench war
fare, machine gun massacres. destruc-
tion of cities, torpedoing of battleships.
sinking of the Lusitania and other grim
scenes are recorded. Warfare is shown
as a reign of terrorism that eXacts its
toll in the tears and sufferings of the
women and children it grinds down.
1--WE are fortunate in being able to
secure the big film for a return" says
Manager Gold. ut is in great demand.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-20

The seasons biggest matinee crowd
greeted the new bill of vaudeville which
opened at the Majestic yes
The terday afternoon. The. list OF
Majestic attractions are headed by Fred
Bill Ardath and Company, who
present an excellent rube
comedy act. entitled "A Corner store.
1t is, without a doubt, one of the big
gest laughing sensations of the season.
and kept the audience in uproarious
laughter all the time. King and Iar-
vey are a popular number on the bill:
songs in delightful fashion. but also
introduce quite a bit of good, clean
comedy into their act. The Dancing
Colds were enthusiastically RECEIVED,
and their dance offering pleased their
many friends. WHO turned out in large
numbers to greet them. Raymo and
Hoyt, in an excellent Italian character
offering. and the Great Johnson, trapeze
artist, complete the bill.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-20

sent the association at all league meet
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-25
ard

Donald Barr. OF Iiunnewe!l visit
ed at the nome Of Mack Hendrix
Sunday.
John Kendrick and fdmil; motor
ed To Lake.an, Sunday and spent
the day with Albert Kendrick and
family
Miss Bessie Long and brother.
Earl are reported quite ill with
measles.
MIS-. Clarence Chambers, Of Han
nlbal visited relatives here a few
days u last week
john Roland spent Sunday even
ing with homefolks here.
Miss Lillian Watts spent the
week end with her sister Ms
Ren GreathouSe.
Mrs. John kendrick was a Han
n!bal shopper Thursday Of last
week.
John Long Jr, delivered wool to
Monroe merchants Monday.
Howard Tuiey. john Madden,
Henry Kendrick and Mike HIrtigan
motored to Hannibal Sunday.
Clay Roland spent few days of
last week with hOmefulkS here.
Mr. and Mrs. Tate Arnoldy and
daughter spent Saturday evening
with Mr.. and Mrs Perry HAYS in
Monroe.
Miss Pearl Settles Is visiting
friends here this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Abel and lit
tie daughter spent Sunday at the
nome of Sam Abel
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-25
Hone For Vacation

Miss Nellie Jet his returned
home for The summer after closing
a very successful school at Holden,
No.
Miss Ge1gia Vaughn returned
home MONDAY night from Mont
eomery City where she has been
teaching lnaschOol in that city.
Miss Nora Jamison Came home
Sunday from Shelbyvllle where she
has been teaching the 4th and jth
grades in that school.
hiss Babe huebsch who has
been teaching in MarcelIne. Mo,
returned home this week for the
summer.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-25
Killed Between VOID and and
Palmyra.

J. R. Baker was Killed Tuesday
evening about eight O'Clock by a
local freight train which carries
passengers going west between
Woodland and Palmyra. He had
been working on the section at Ely
since the tiIst day Of April. but Iay :
ed off yesterday ana vent 10 Pal
inyra wherebe become intoxicated.
lie was seen by several when he
boarded The train but was found
later dead on the track. He was
thirty one years old and leaves a
father, two brOtheTs and one sister.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-25
Oh For France.

Northwestern University Base
Hospital No l2 Of Chicago DEPART
cd for the east Wednesday night to
embark in few days for France,
the first Chicago Organization to
carry the Stars and Stripes to the
European battle front.
While many had gone before as
lnd''!duA!>' this was the first De.
2aF,tHe OF corps to take its place
among The allies. Aud a touch Of
added interest was given by the
fact that Of the 243 persons makjns
up the unI- sixty-ive were youno
women who have volunteered to
do their bit
Despite The fact that no public
innoun"ement was made Of the
special tTains departure. for mill.
tary reasons, a large crowd wa, on
hand mostly relatives and friend.
1t appeared any thing but a sad
thronS, Inc young men, and
especially the young women mn, ~,
a brave 'front.' though here and
there a mothers tears brorsbr
hom' the realization tha, it was
War,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-25
MARKET LETTER
NEEKIY MARkLT LEIItR FURNISHED
By WOODSON-FENNE|ALD l.. 5. COW
co, NATIONAL SlnCh YARDS. ILL.,.

Cattle receipts have been Eight
this weck aud the market strons on
good steers. ~ to l5c lower on
medium steers. Bulk Of the prime
steers selling from $l325 to 1865
Choice SI275 to 1915. Good $1,000
to 1866. Medium $3.50 TO 1925.
Choice light heifers $ll50 to
1900. Good $1,000 TO 100 Medi
UNI SS75to 9.75. Fair IS 50 to
800
Choice COWS $lO50 10 100 Coed
1878 to 1925. Medium s. Is to
800 Cutters 81 81 To 800 Can
ners 81 G0tO 725.
Choice bulls Sl025 to 1850
Good 50 Soto 1915 Medium 81 SO
to 800.
Sheep receipts 2J00. market
strong. Good fat clipped Sneep
$l35O to AGO. Clipped lambs.
good to choice, Sl635 10 1915.
Spring lambs Is to 20c
Hog receipts 1850, market
Steady, top Sl245. Bulk Of the
good butchers and heavies S1620
to 1916. Good mixed and shippers
SIS 80 to Sl615 Packers $3.50
to 1j.45 ,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-25
Missionary Society Meeting

The Missionary Society of the
First Baptist Church convened at
the pleasant home Of Mrs. c. A.
McClin.ic Oh last Friday afternoon.
Meeting was opened by the Pre>i-
dent, Mrs. Conway. After tile de-
v0tlonal exercises and business for
the afternoon a very interesting
program fOllowed-led by Mrs.
Will Hammer. assisted By Mms. Nc
Reynolds kIdi and ildw kins. A
touching duet by MmS. Dawson
and Johnson Was rendered. The
hostess served delicious canes and
ice. These meetings not only
prove a pleasure aud Il blessing Ia
all who attend, aud who have the
assurance that those for %hom
they labor and love receive far
greater blessing the protecting
care of a loving Heavenly Father.
10 these meetings, every member
OF the church are invited. Come
and give of Your time and means
TO help carry Gods blessed word to
the ChrlStleSs millions who know
not the blessings that are theirs, if
they accept Christ as their Savior.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-25
GRACE BAPTIST

fhe regular order Of service,
were followed out on last Sunday
morning with the exception Of a
mchcTial service held in bchaif
cf Earl Victor BcagS. TINS young
man was 4 son OF Mrs. Robert Nc
Clu-G and vas quite well known in
Monroe City The memorial Serv-
ice was held just before the regular
morning service. Our text for the
regular service may be found in the
second chapter Of Philippians and
the fifth verse.
The evening service was not h I'D
on account of the Baccalaureate
service We were privileged to
hear Bro. AlierSon and enjoyed
his discourse he performed that
duty so well and Willingly that We
also shall feel inclined to ask him
to shoulder our respOE. ihil!ty and
repeat the thing yearly.
Regular services next SUNDAY.
We meet in the evening service at
AS instead of T30 as heretofore
We extend hearty welcome to all
" II. Johnson. Pastor.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-25

Miss Bessie Montgomery came
home Mon lay night from St. Louis
for a few Gays visit She has re-
Gently had her tonsilS removed so
VII remain until she is able to re-
turn 20 Ter duties. Miss Bessie is
in training for nurse at a school in
St. Louis.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-25

came after them Tuesday and took
them back Tuesday night on No
H. He said that they wanted viii
son. also. along with the other two
He said Wilson was known as Var
broush in his county and that he
has served a term in the peniten-
tiary. He stated that Fack Wam.
pier had served a term and that
Leonard had been in the reform
school. He says that they are
tough ones.
Minis. Ida and Ella Wampler and
Luther left here Tuesday for Webb
City.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-25

Tbs best, cheapest ard quickest
way to send merchandise is by bar
Gel post. Always be sure TO pack
articles 50 that they will not break
and the person who takes parcel to
the post office should be prepared
to tell what is in parcel
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-25

II you are too busy 10 90 to Quin.
cy, make use Of KeSpohI-Mohren-
stecherS Mail Order Department
for anything you may need in the
DRY goods line. You will he de-
lighted with its service,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-25

Whatever else you do. be sure to
write tins week or next for the
special announcement Of four
special bargains in lace curtains
gotten out by Kespohl-Mohren-
stecheF's Mall Order Department.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-25
ABOUT THE CHURCHES
Interesting Naws Concerning the
Different Denominations.
METHODIST

Regular services as follows:
Sunday School at $50. Preaching
1t 1915; Junior League at 2:30,
Epworth League at $50; Preaching
at 7:3O: Prayer meeting every Wed
nesday evening at 1:3U
II. G. BOien
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-25

MIS-. j. W. Christian went to
Sheiolna Thursday to spend the
day.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-25

N'Ie Is always a little sad
ness mingled with the CLOSING az
" II as happiness.
As we look upon the snilins
faces of the graduates, we alwavS
'hiiiK now little OF the seriousness
"i lie they realize. and the realitv
'hht may come as they drift tn
different parts of the world. takjns
up mat which he or she chooses
Their llie's work. In after Years
they will look back to the old school
days as the happiest and most care
Tree of their lives.
The Commencement exerci-os
opened up Sunday evening with
the Baccalaurate sermon preached
by the Rev J Lapsley Anderson
lhe ram kept many away, but the
duuiiItIum was filed TO its capaci-
ty. Rev. Anderson. in his quiet.
but eloquent manner, delivered one
OF the best sermons that our citizens
nave had the privilege of hearing
on such occasion. The music for
the occasion was furnished bv a
chorus of students under the di-
rectlon of Miss Flora Wright and
assisted by several of the city's
best musicians
On Monday evening the Operetta
was gwen by the students 1t was
the Contest of the Nations. I'm
favorable weather conditions caused
them 10 have rather a small crowd
but the Entertainment was a treat
to those who did attend.
The Princess, the Senior class
play was given Tuesday evening.
This play is very difficult and their
of it showed them to
be talented young people.
On Wednesday evening came the
graduating exercises. The stage
vas beautifully decorated in the
class colorS, green and white, and
.he members Of the class. dressed
IN their magnificent graduating
clothes, gave 10 the stage setting
A completeness Of all that was re-
lulred. The program opened I'D
HIth an instrumental duet BY Mss
IS Aieen Orr and Alpha Eizel. That
Mas followed by an essay by Miss
lucille Forsythe, saluia;orian. Then
;ine a vocal solo by Russell Long
nire, which was followed by a stir
ing reading by Miss Frances Rouse.
'aledIctorian. Then came the lee
ure.
The speaker of the evening was
)r Paul Linn, president Of Central
;oIleee, Fdyette, Mo. DR.. Linn's
ecture was one Of the best, if not
he best, that has ever been deliver.
d from stage il this town. His
peech was Of the nature that makes
he most deSpOndent person happy.
lie most discouraged take courage.
md the dowH-and.0uter get some
Pep and amount to something.
ie pointed out to the graduates
he mistakes such people had made
md showed them how to avoid
Imilir blunderS. His talk was
veil worth hearing.
Following the address. Prof. MD.
Boucher presented diplomas to the
1llowInG graduates; Frances Rouse
.Icilie FoTSythe, Lois Carr, Mary
)Iriso, Helen Moss, Aurelia Ely,
A!pha Eizea. Aleen Or, Bessie
hancock, Nay Turnbull, Jesse Shank
the: Bitty, Eidrei ThiehOff. Monroe
ett, RuSSel Longmire and Travis
Wills.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-25

George Caplinser vent to Cannon
vile the first of the week to spend
the summer with his grandparents.
MIR and Mrs. 7. l.. Courtney and To
assist his uncle, Frank Courtney on
the farm.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-25

DR.. Southern reports the arrival
OF a son AT the home Of Walter Frv
Sunday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-25
Ga, SWEPT
BY FLAMES.
100 BL0CkS n RESIDENTIAL SECTI0>
WIPED 0uT. LOSS ESTIMATED AT
About SJ.OO0.0GO

Fire that started late Monday al
ternoon in an obscure negro sec
tiGn, famed by a high wind, swept
a broad path through the residen-
tidl section Of Atlanta, Ga. destroy.
Ing many blocks Of her finest resi-
dences. While the loss Of property
is great. only one death is reported
Soldiers from the Fort McPher-
son officers training camp were
called to assist, also fire depart
mentS from neiehborins cities.
DynamitIng was resorted TO. but did
not succeed until the second at
tempt, and then only partially The
thousands OF homeless ale beng
taken care Of by a citizens commit
tee and by the Atlanta Red Cross
chapter
See Boulware before you sell
your Wool.
Mrs Clarence Brown. Of Ely was
shopping in this city Tues day.
Mrs. c F. Shepard, Of Hannibal
is the guest of Miss Lucille Hord
Boulware Pays highest prices
for Wool.
Miss Jeanette Barnes, of Mem
phis is visiting her friend, Miss
Senta Clark.
Miss Marie Yates, of Indian
Creek is very i'll at her home with
measles
Miss ytlia Cochran and Ray
DiIIiuger, Of kHksvii.e who assisted
IN the operettl given at the Audi
toriGm Monday evening" returned
home Tuesday
DR.. Southern was called to Rens-
5elaer Tuesday 10 see Frank Long
/ acre who is seriously i'll with ap-
pendicitiS, but is slightly better at
this writing.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-25

DR., PIpkln reports the arrival Of
little daughter Sunday at the home
Of L. NJ. Wood.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-25

The Epworth Leasuers are invit-
ed 10 a social at G. Z LinnS lawn
on Tuesday evening, May %. A
small charge uI ten cents VII be
made 10 cover expense Of social, If
weather is unfavorable, il will be
in the WOodman Hall.
Mrs Isaac NOss SDcrr s,...,,-,I
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-25

Mrs. Ben BaiStad aud Miss Belle
Elliott spent the day with friends
In Quincy, Wednesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-25

Honest weight. highest mar
ket prices for Wool and Mohair.
Boulware.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-25

Mrs. Isaac Moss spent several
days last week in Ham, bal.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-25

See us before you sell your
Wool.-BouIware.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-25

Miss Jeanette Barnes, of Mem
phiS is visiting her friend, Miss
Senta Clark.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-25

Boulware Pays highest prices
for Wool.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-25

Miss Marie Yates, of Indian
Creek is very i'll at her home with
measles.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-25
See Boulware before you sell
your Wool.

Mrs. c F. Shepard, Of Hannibal
is the guest of Miss Lucille H0rd
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-25
COMMENCEMENTWEEK
ShlLtN YOUNG PEOPLE cOwpI sTE
ilElR COURSE IN THE MONROE CITY
iilGll SCHOOL EIERCISFS
WELL ATTENDED, INFER.
tSTlNG AND IN
SIRuCTNE

Another school year come and
gone There Is always a little sad
ness mingled with the cIosino &c
" II as happiness.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-31
City NeUs in Brief

JOHN y. HARMON, president OF the Kan.
sas Wesleyan university, was the speaker
at the mems forum At the Y NJ. c. \.
yesterday afternoon. Over three hundred
were present TO hear him. Mrs Roger J..
Kemp and Mrs. Frank H. Greer entertained
with song selections and readings nt the
social hour which followed.
=
A MAN who gave his name as John Baush-
man, thot to lie a Stacker, was arrested early
yesterday morning by the police, lie is
being held for government investigation
and viii be turned over to John Moran This
morning.
=
ABOUT $50 DAMAGE was caused by fire
which resulted from n stove being set TO
close TO wall OF the house at 1882 Last
jefferson yesterday morning. Quick arrival
Of the fire department prevented serious
fire.
=
LESTER A. GILLESPIE, son OF Frank 4.
Gillespie, Is patient in a local hospital,
where he was removed for an emergency
operation for appendicitis yesterday morning.
llhe young mans condition was satisfactory
last evening.