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Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-11

Is it not strange that this most modern and terrible of all wars should have produced brave men and great leaders than any in history? Never have those historic battle plains of the western front such slaughter reddens them this day. Heroes have fought them but braver than the French rauk and file verdun the English legions in the battles of the Somme the Canadians at Vimy Ridge, the Australians at Mouchy. or the Bulecourt. the Irish Combles the Prussian Guard at Ypres expected such valor in these days of inventions and higher education Romance dead, the writers told us The sword, weapon of all heroes. is weapon of the past statesmen and great strategiss will in numbers in this war, it foreold But of either political military leaders that can compare with the great of old times there have been none all This is the prvae's and the regimenal off cers war. If the human has decreased in stature and in strength scientists declare at least it has not decreased in spirit The heroes of this are as numberless the sands on the seashore.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-11

The Los Angeles Times, speaking of the ego of Hin denburg declares that his head is swollen that he has to put his helmet with shoehorn."
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-11
IS IN PHOENIX

Fred Sutter, the local attorney is in Phoenix for few days on legal busi- ness. He expects to return here the first O. next week
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1917-02-23
X. c. Automobile Show

The promoters of the automo-
bile show at Kansas City last
week may justly feel proud of
their achievement. 1t so far
excelled anything of the kind
ever held in the state that en-
thusiam of visitors from every
section of the country was un-
bounded.
The tractor exhibition in a
tent near Union Station was
great and the trucks displayed
at Case building along with
Autos ranging in size from bur-
70 to elephant, attracted a
multitude. The Gold Car" a
Studebaker, was the beauty spot
of the building. Orders for cars
by dealers and individuals were
greater than ever known or
hoped for, every brand of car
having admirers and purchasers.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1917-02-23
THE EUROPEAN WAR
Activities Confined to Subma-
rii.es. Conscription In Can
ada. Austrian Break

Fightingson the east and west
lines of battle is slow but allies
have been more or less successful
against Turks.
British admit that they have
lost 735000 tons in three months
and thirteen more vessels sunk
in the past two day by German
and Austrian submarines, most
ly in the MEDITERRANEAN.
1t is expected in Washington
that this country will break with
Austria before the week is end
ed. &
England claims to have 137
German submarines including
Bremen and Deutchland in hook
at Falmouth.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1917-02-23

back of her head that required
the services of a surgeon.
I The First Christian church
here has called Ed. J. N. Crutch-
II of Kansas City to its pastor
ate for Two Sundays in each
month and he will begin his La
bors the third Sunday in March.
Word came from Iowa the lat
ter part of last week saying that
Good Baker, son of the late DR..
Baker had been killed in a run
away accident while hauling coal.
The team ran away, throwing
him from the wagon and in the
fall his neck was broken. His
two sisters attended the funeral
but his widowed mother was not
able to attend. She has the
deepest symnathy Of all in her
sad bereavement.
While trying to help shingle
his dwelling house, Tuesday, E.
T. Baker, commonly called I'm
Gle Tyre" in the absence of the
hands who were doing the work,
in some way received a fall eth
er from the ladder or roof, that
resulted in his death a few hours
later. He was a good old man
up in 80, a member of the Bap-
tist church. and well respected.
For some time he had been
very feeble. He leaves a wife,
and several grown up children
by a former wife.
Our old friend, Henry S. Bos-
worth, is dead at the age of sc
years. He passed away calmly
Monday, after lingering illness
at his home north of town sur
rounded by his family. Those
who survive are his widow, two
sons and one daughter. There
are many things we would like
to say of the grand old pioneer,
but space forbids. He was a
true man in every sense of the
word and his passing will long
be regretted. Our coincidence is
extended to the bereaved family.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1917-02-23
Bone Dry

Congress passed the Senate
bill prohibiting shipment into
dry territory of anything intoxi-
eating. Senator Reed forced
the whole hog or no meat on su-
perficial drys. If President
Wilson signs the bill, Alabama,
Colorado. Georgia, Iowa, Maine.
Mississippi. North and South Da-
kota, North and South Carolina,
Virginia and West Virginia will
be dry proper. Heavy immjgra-
ton to Missouri, Texas and Cal
ifornia is expected from the
above named deserts.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1917-02-23
Mexico

The situation in Mexico may
become critical almost any day.
The removal of so many of our
troops from the border appears
to have emboldened bandits per-
baps in no way connected with
the rebellion. A large cow boy
organization is securing Mexico
to capture the murderers of
some of their number. The
reign of terror in parts has be-
come a storm.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1917-02-23

Selby Littrell, AL Wilks and
Jarve Bennett went to the big
stock sale near Renick Wednes-
day. Expenses were prorated,
Selby and Jarve putting several
over on AL -at Moberly.
Rev. B. G. Rudd was reengag-
ed as pastor for the Christian
Church the first Of the week and
his many friends are greatly
gratified. 1t is perhaps a fact
that no minister ever met the
full desires of all the members
of his flock, but if the great
majority feel benefited by his
services and more especially if
his influence in the community
is more than apparent for good,
simple christianity alone should
be sufficient to govern the con-
duct of an inconsiderable minor
ity to say nothing about the in
terest Of the church and COM
munity.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1917-02-23
PRISONER ESCAPED
Negro Sentenced to Calaboose
Runs Chief Tisdale Pursued.
Good Riddance.


Wah Nee Cropp, anything but
a handsome nigger who fioated
into this city something more
than a year ago and was more or
less of a mystery. fractured the
peace of some of the regular cit
izens of his color last week and
was arrested for the offense.
His trial was delayed for some
reason until Monday when the
evidence convinced Mayor Agee
that he should be soaked hard
enough to insure good behavior
for a time at least, whereupon
he, the Mayor, imposed a fine OF
s and calaboose sentence OF
twenty days on the coon, with
the understanding that II the
fine and costs were paid, the bas-
tile sentence would be suspended
during exemplary conduct in all
and several particulars. Being
unable to raise the cash. chief
Tisdale incarcerated the afro
American and Wednesday night
took him out for supper. fhe
chief feeds victims of their folly
who fallinto the luxurious build
ing provided by the municipality
for residence during restraint, at
his home three blocks distant,
and Wednesday evening while
chicken pie and blanc-mange
were being served. Wah Nee
ducked around the corner OF the
dwelling and disappeared in the
semi-darkness, several yards in
advance of the chief who saw q
dusky shadow of his prisoner
vanishing in the semi-darkness
of the gulch near the premises
The chief is some sprinter but en-
ters no more races with Wah Ne'
without an even start. just TIM
distance laid out by the erstwhii'
prisoner for the run is not known
nor is it certain thathe has stop
ped yet for he was running eas!
when last seen and the tract
was open miles ahead. Every
body is glad that the chief dldn'
get an even start and sincerel!
hope that he will never overtak'
such undersirables under clrcum
stances such as in this case.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1917-02-23
New Postmaster

Herb srt Applegate will sue
ceed his father as postmaster at
this city and the appointment
will give general satisfaction.
The young man is eminently
qualified for the position and
the appointment to fill the re-
naming two years of the four
year term which his father was
selected meets with unanimous
approval.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1917-02-23
Shoe Store Sold

Ira Holt has exchanged his
shoe stock for an Illinois farm,
j. w. Ward now the owner of
our only shoe shop.
1t is understood that he will
continue the business here for
but a short time when he will
remove his stock to stores own
ed by him elsewhere.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1917-02-23

Supt. C. C. Carlstead was ap-
pointed a DELEGATE to the peace
convention held yesterday at
Jefferson City. Gov. Gardner
appointed Judges A. S. Taylor
and L, H. Herring delegates to
sumthin-er-ruther highly honor
able but wholly unremunerative.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1917-02-23
Our Taxable Wealth

County Clerk White informs
US thai the assessed valuation of
real and personal property in
this County for tax purposes
1917 is as follows:
Personal property, 81, sol, 155
Farm land, 6,962, ,759
Town lots. 968, PIT
This is an increase of nearly a
quarter million dollars over last
year.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1917-02-23
Marriage Licenses

Edgar A. Curran to Mrs. Mat
tie Parker.
Walter Minor to Nettie McFee.
Raymond Stoner to Beulah
Powell.
Homer Smith to Lilly Susewind.
Dewey Shull to Martha Chest.
nut,
Clarence Wilson to Pear
Bonde.
e. R. D. Strub and Eiva Glenn.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1917-02-23
Salisbury Scribblings

Salisbury Scribblings
VIM. Rickert and family have
moved to Moberiy. 1.
Ash Wednesday was celebrated
at St. Joseph's church here this
week. .s"ssss&
Lazar Loeb and A. S. Johnson
both of Chicago were here We'd
nesday. .es
Mrs. Frank Collins of Fulton,
Mo-, is visiting the family of DR..
Welch.
We are soon to have new busi-
ness firms and others will change
locations.
Robt. C. Sweeney of K. G
came in Friday and remained
until Sunday afternoon. q
Mrs. s. J: Leach of Humans
vile, Mo-, is here on a visit to
her mother and friends
A new boy at the home of Jay
Hayes of Fayette, Mo. brings
more joy to grandpa Ownby.
Sam Edwards of Hugo, Colo,
another Salisbury boy rapidly
coming to the front is here on a
business visit.
Mrs. Lou Vroom of Moberly
came over Saturday p. m. to
visit her fathers family.
Ben Hayes, jr.. Bank Exami.
ner. dropped in Saturday for a
week end visit, looking as fine as
Ia fiddle.
w. A. Dooley has so far re-
covered from his attack of illness
last fall, as to be able to go up
town.
Mrs. Geo. Bolze and sons of
Walnut, Kansas are here on a
visit to her father, w. S. Gale
more, sr.
Judge Lamb closed up the Feb
ruary term of court Saturday
afternoon and adjourned to
court in course.
Mrs. w. A. Todd, of Middle
town, Mo-, visited the family of
her cousin A. w. johnson from
Friday until Monday.
w. ]. Todd of Prairie Hill was
in town Monday and is still on
his sticks, +" which he has used
since breaking his leg last. fall.
A part of the Wilbur Naylor
househ I'D goods was sold here
Saturday, by his widow and the
remainder shipped to her home.
DIR. Welch is sporting a skin
ned nose, but a little thing like
that does not keep him from
looking afterNthe sick. We did
not get details.
MIR. and Mrs. ]. w. Hooper
and Mrs. Julia Storm took mem
bership with the First Christian
church Sunday night. A Miss
Bybee Joined by confession.
Gretchen Hunker little daugh-
ter of Josh Hunker, fell on a
door step and cut cash in the
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1917-02-23
To Annapolis

Hon. W. W. Rucker nominat-
ed Will Arlington for midship-
man at Annapolis and the young
aspirant to a rear-admiralship
will leave for the preparatory
school in few days. We con-
graduate the popular boy and
predict he will maze good.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1917-02-23
Chestnut

At the Methodist parsonage
yesterday Rev. Davis united in
marriage Walter Shull of Men
don and Miss Martha Chestnut
of st. Joe.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1917-02-23

County Surveyor Arlington
did some work for parties at
Trlplett yesterday.
County court will meet Mon
day and hear more on the ditch
tax subject.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1917-02-23
George Herbert Applegate

The subject of this sketch was
from a long line of this county's
distinguished citizens. Judge
Lisbon Applegate at one time
the county surveyor and for sew
eral years a magistrate. grano-
father of the deceased was of
that rugged intellectual type
which served to untangle the
records of a new country. His
uncles, Jas. L and Clark Apple
gate gained high points of honor
in public life, and his uncle
George not only competence
but distinction as a fruit and
grain raiser in California. Louis
M. Applegate, father of the de-
ceased, whadied a year ago or
more, was a county officer, bank
er and general adviser Of all
who came to him for informa-
ton, for years engaged in the
mercantile business in this city
and a man whose unblemished
life reaped its reward. Family
characteristics differed in each
of the defendants of Lisbon APP
plegate in many particulars, but
the inbred honesty, tenacity and
disposition to independent thot
was common to all and decended
to the present generation.
George H. Applegate was
born, reared and lived in this
city to the day of his death,
Thursday Feby. Is. He attend
ed the common schools here only,
yet was among our best educat-
ed and we'll informed men. In
no wise aggressive, he was yet
steadfast in purpose and depend
able from boyhood. Clean in
thot and language and acts;
just and yet sympathetic; hon.
orable and companionable, he
had no enemies but rather the
highest respect and confidence
of all who knew him.
George Applegate was born in
this city May 2, 1858, the son
of Louis M. and Elizabeth Apple
gate. He was married to Miss
Matte ]. Lay Dec l, 1880, one
of the accomplished and most
popular young women of the set
of most charming young women
of that day, and to the union
and surviving in addition to the
widow was born, Jas. L., Wal
lace, Herbert and Miss Louise,
the young men being among our
highly esteemed business men
and Miss Louise an accomplished
leader in society.
George Applegate was a men,
ber of the Methodist church,
south, uniting with that denomi-
nation in 1885 and he was con.
neeted with but one secret or.
der, the Maccabees. Like the
good business man he was, he
had provided a moderate insur-
ance on his life and by economy,
the simple life and industry, had
accumulated a competency.
Funeral services were held at
the Methodist Church Friday
doy afternoon, his favorite pas
tor, Rev. ]. A. Snarr euloglzing
the life and character of his es-
teemed friend in the presence of
a crowded building. The attend
lance at the funeral was unusual
ly large. attesting the popularity
of the solid, modest citizen
whose convictions were perma-
nent as his friends and whose
reputation for attending strictly
to his own affairs and letting
others business and domestic
matters strictly alone was as
well rounded and commendable
as any other virtue he possessed.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1917-02-23
Paper is -Stilllat the Top

[ dptT IS~0Iildt LIZ IOl
but even if Heapened 50
per cent the1E will be no
clear profit ID a years sub
scription at S1.5O unless
every subscriber paid
promptly.
We do not wish to invest
money in stamps nor time
in making out and mailing
statements. Won't you
who are owing us respond
with the amount?
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1917-02-23
A Sensible Letter

Mr.. Rucker OF Missouri. Mr.
Speaker, under the leave grant
ed to me to extend my remarks
in the Record, include a pa
triotic letter received from a very
distinguished and intelligent
German citizen of my district.
expressing some views with re-
gard to the present international
situation.
The letter is as follows:
Dalton, Mo-, Feb.. 9, 1917.
Hon. W. Rucker,
Washington, d. G.
My Dear Sir and Friend: Al
low me to express my apprecia-
ton to you and,your colleagues
in Congress who have so ably
stood by our president in these
strenuous times.
ascertain from yesterdays
papers that President Wilson will
hold our Nation aloof from inter-
national entanglements regard
ing the German-American con-
troversy in that we will endeav-
or to settle our difference with
out the advice and aid of Eng
land, France and Russia.
This is what | call real Ameri-
can craftsmanship, and some
thing to be proud about, and a
move which the German and
Austrian nations must and will
respect.
No doubt, to my mind. if we
"go it" alone, respect Germany
| in the future as we have in the
past (from an American stand
ard viewpoint), and not entangle
ourselves with their questionable
ENVIRONMENTS with other nations.
neither give ear to such as would
too gladly use US as their tool,
| then we will retain the respect
of every sane citizen of this vast
Republic, beside in the final ad-
ljustment and summing up of af-
fairs. Old Glory viii unfurl it
'tself to the breezes Of the world.
procIaiming in one universal Ian
guage that every inhabitant OF
the globe may understand that
Justice and mercy were the bull
warks in which we trusted, the
defense that defied the world,
the arm of strength that won
that glory that was due US.
| must admit I can not help but
feel proud of the fact a Missouri
an, Hon. William j. Stone, had
much to do in bringing about
that sturdy patience exercised
by our worthy President up to
this hour. 1t means so much to
have men of cool and rare judg-
ment at the head of our Govern
ment and it means yet more to
have such men in Congress at a
time ike this.
To my mind it matters not
whether we declare war against
Germany for their offenses or
withhold our grievances until
peace overtures become the or
der of the day. Every Ameri-
can citizen who has any respect
far his home, his state. his coun-
lltry, will uphold President Viii
sons actions, not alone in senti-
ment but with his life il need
be, AS long as the American
Government adheres to the poll
cy of taking care of its own
troubles, not mixing itself in al
: liances where strife and conten-
ton exist, SO long will every pa
triotic subject within her do
main be willing to shed his blood
for her honor and glory.
AS units in Christian Nation,
we assure you that in our ap-
proach to the throne of grace, at
the feet of the High and Lofty
One, we humbly bring our
heart,s netition. that He might
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1917-02-23

Turner White is on the sick
list.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-07
Columbian Club Announcements.

Columbian Club Announcements.
The study department will meet
Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the
club house. Miss Moorehouse will give
a selection on the violin.
The home economies department will
meet Friday afternoon at 80 o'clock
at the club house.
All visiting club women who are in
the city during the session of the leg
slature are cordially invited to attend
any meetings of the club. The club
house is located at ST. West Franklin
street.
Mountain View Club.
The Mountain View club met at the
home Of Mrs. Eby where a most en-
joyable afternoon was spent. Roll call
was responded to by New Year reso-
lutions and many of them were quite
amusing. Mrs. Eastman handed in her
resignation as treasurer, as she and
Mr.. Eastman will leave in a few days
for coast points. II was with deepest
regret it was accepted as Mrs. East
man had always been a favorite with
| the club members and being head OF
the home economics department had
read many valuable papers. Mrs
Redway was appointed treasurer. Sew
eral important questions were brought
before the members and were laid OF
the table for further investigation
Reading by Mrs. Eastman and music
| by Mrs. Lingenfelter were much en-
joyed. Refreshments were served t.
! the 20 members present.
Emmanuel Aid.
The general aid of Emmanuel NJ. E
church met at the home of Mrs. G. Fl
White where most profitable meet
ing was held both from a social an
! financial standpoint. The home wa
still arrayed in the holiday attire wit
beautiful Towering plants for decora
H tons. After the business session wit
the president, Mrs. B. F. Neal. in tn
chair. A social hour with refresh
ments followed. Mrs. w. II. Pohlmar
the new treasurer, just recently elected
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-07

luncheon Saturday afternoon, compli-
menting Miss Geraldine Dewey. OF
Nampa. Three low bowls of pink
snapdragons were disposed along the
table and with pink shaded candles
and favors to match, formed an ex-
quisite combination of tints. Miss
Dewey who is spending the holidays
at home. is a Stanford university girl.
Juvenile Frolic Postponed.
The Juvenile Mardi Gras Frolic
planned by Miss Harris Saturday aft
ernoon class, for the holidays, was
postponed because of the crowded
condition Of merrymaking at that sea-
SON. The little ball will be given in the
near future, possibly about the middle
! of the month.
Society Personal.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Lindsey OF Seattle and
little son, Peter Soma Lindsey, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Sol Hutton of Moscow,
who have been guests for the holidays
at the Soma home, left for their own
places Of residence just before the New
Year.
MIR. and Mrs. Spiro. of San Francisco,
| were slInOnE tHc NloltOlS Io'SN e1e 49,
Inauguration ceremonies. Mrs. Spiro
is the youngest daughter of Cover
nor M Alexander.
Miss Dorothy Baker Of Shoshone is
the house guest of Miss Inez Shaw.
DR.. and Mrs. Walter F. Pike OF
Twin Falls, were guests of DR.. Pixies
brother, Curtis F. Pike. of the govern
ment assay office for New Years day
/ Mrs. A. M. Bryan of Moscow. for
merly of Boise, who has been visit
ing friends in the city, returned Tues
day.
Mrs. C.. j. Bassett, who was quite
painfully injured by an automobile
recently, is recovering very rapidly ant
is now able to leave her bed and sit
in chair
Mrs. Ravenel Macbeth, who has beer
i'll at ST. Luke's. is convalescent.
Miss Ina Fletcher has returned t.
her school at Mccall after visiting hel
mother, Mrs. G. w. Fletcher, and othel
relatives in Boise.
Mrs. Stoltz, who has been away fo
some time visiting relatives in Wash
ington, d. c., and the Grunbaum fam
lily in San Francisco, Is at home again
and is comfortably installed in apart
ments in the Owyhee. While in Wash
ington, Mrs. Stoltz received charmini
, courtesies from Mrs. Borah, and foun'
the national capital both interesting
, and beautiful.
Mrs. George A. Anderson and chill
f, dren will leave for Sioux City, Ia
shortly to join Mr.. Anderson, who ha
decided to locate at that place. MI
Anderson will open big department
store in that city similar in plan 7
], the one he conducted in Boise for
: number of years. Mrs. Anderson wa
popular in the social circle of the cap
. ital city and her departure will be re
GREETED by host of friends.