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Evening journal., 1918-01-07
creeks Observe Their
CHRISTMAS Festival

Greek Catholics. the orthdox church
of Russia. in this city held elaborate
exercises last night to signalize fbo
arrival of the russian Christmas
which falls thirteen days later than
that Of the Gregorian calendar.
Until tomorrow. when the cclebrs-
tion Of the holiday ceases, It is Gus
tomary to exchange gifts. One Of t,e
dishes served at the fessts which sc-
company the celebration is known ar
.'borsch." which contains sour milk
and q large supply Of meat.
Evening journal., 1918-01-07
DIES WHILE ON VISIT.

Stricken with heart disease on sat
urday while visiting friends here, Mrs.
Ruth Ann Williams, a Negress, Of
Philadelphia, died before O physician
could be summoned. Coroner Spring
gave a certificate Of death from natural
causes.
Mrs. Williams was visiting Mrs.
Susan Loteman, No 90i Wilson street.
Evening journal., 1918-01-07
GREEN-ROss.

Miss Victoria Green, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Max Green, Of Rose Hlll, was
married yesterday afternoon to Abra-
ham Ross. son Of Mr. and Mrs. a. Ross,
Of this city. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rabbi David B. swiren, the
newly-elected rabbi OF the Adas Ko-
desch congregation.
Evening journal., 1918-01-07
CONSTIPATION is
a PENALTY OF AGE

Nothing Is so essential 20
health in advancing age as free
dom end normal activity Of the
bowels. IL makes one feel
younger and fresher, and fore
stalls colds, piles, fevers, and
other dependent ills.
cathsrtics and Purgatives are
violent and drastic in action and
.houId be avoided. A mild, ef-
fectivs laxative, recommended by
physicians and thousands who
have used It, IS far Preferable.
This is the combination Of simple
laxative herbs with Pepsin sold
by druFaists under the namo Of
Or. CsIdwelI's Syrup Pepsin. II
costs only fifty cents D bottlej a
trial bottle, FREQ of charge, can be
obtained By writing to DR.. w. B.
Caldwell, 456 Washington St,
Monticello, Illinois.
Evening journal., 1918-01-07
MIR. cox TO SING AT CAMP DIX

Harry Richard Cox will sing next
week at two sunday afternoon meet
lngs at Camp Dix The meetings. un-
der the auspices Of the Y. NJ. c. A.
have audiences OF three and four thou
iand men.
Evening journal., 1918-01-07

Il would be we'll TO advertise lost
articles in the Want Ad column this
week. Transfers, chauneurs, carriers
and engineers are all under a bene-
nccnt milling.
Evening journal., 1918-01-07
POWDER MAKER BREAKS LEG.

Falling at Carney's Point. n. J.. on
Saturday nisht, Charles Kelly, aged 81
years. suffered a fractured leg. lie was
admitted 10 the Delaware Hospital.
Evening journal., 1918-01-07
TOPMs, EMPLoYEs TO DANCE.

Employees Of the X. Topkls Sons store
will hold q dance on Thursday evening
Of this week at the Queen de Dance. Il
ls planned TO hold similar affairs dur
Ing the winter.
Evening journal., 1918-01-07
ROsERup sOcIAL.

The Rosebud Social will hold a meet
ing on Wednesday evening at the home
Of Howard Ryder, Nol 22O North Jener-
son Rtrecl
Evening journal., 1918-01-07
CERMaN pIoT TnI1I,eIl,-n

"The Pan-Germsn Plot Unmaskedn is
lhe subject Of an address to be de-
livered by the Rev. Or. Herbert f
Randolph, tomorrow evening, before
the Social Service Club. The lecture
viii be illustrated by a map. The
meeting Will be at Hannas cafe, at Z
o'clock.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-04-19
The Cutoff

South west of Dalton about 4
miles and southeast of Bruns-
wick about 5 miles is THE Cut
Off," one of the best fishing
places in this section of the state
where crappy and bass can be
hooked and cat fish abound.
The most numerous fish is the
crappy and some as fine speci-
mems as one would wish to get
on his string. Col. John Ran
dolph of Brunswick has the re-
sort in charge and now it is in
shape for visitors who can have
almost any kind of accomoda-
tions they desire. There is a
club house and numerous tents
for camping parties and a fine
place for swimming, meander-
ing stream, Palmer Creek, stud
ded with big trees and coursed
by paths to delightful retreats
along its banks where fish in
abundance may be taken. Live
bate should be taken by the fish
man for minnows are rather
scarce, ibut the genial host will
provide almost anything but
liquid bait and comfort. stronger
than camp coffee. For a good
time and plenty of fish, go to
the Cutoff but take your own
lay out for the trip.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-04-19
Juniors Entertained Seniors

Saturday evening the school
building was the place where a
very enjoyable time was spent
by those present. On that even
ing the annual reception was
given for the Seniors by the
Juniors of K. H. S. The hall
and one room were beautifully
decorated in Junior, Senior and
patriotic colors. Chairs, settees,
rugs and flowers gave the rooms
a cozy appearance. Music and
games were the past times of
the evening. Refreshments of
nut bread sandwiches, egg and
olive sandwiches, pickle, fruit
salad, apricot ice with whipped
cream and mints were served.
At very late hour the guests
departed expressing their thanks
to the Jdniors for a very de-
lightful time and saying that
they are excellent entertainers.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-04-19
Clark-Carr

Everett Clark, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Russell Clark of Triplett
and Miss Lucille Carr, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. C. T. Carr
northeast of town, outwitted
parental objection March % and
were united in marriage, Justice
Joe Kendrick of Brunswick unit
ing the determined matrimonial
ly young couple. After the cere-
mony they learned that they
were persued and left in a car
for Dewitt and next day went
to st. Louis for several days
honeymoon. Returning from
the city they went to the home
of the grooms parents. The
elder Clark claims to have
a letter from the father of
the bride inviting the couple to
come to his home, all forgiven
etc. &c. The newlyweds went
to the home of her parents in
the parental car from the sta
ton here. Arriving there the
young husband was dismissed
and sent home with the startling
information that his wife would
be detained where she was at
that particular time, for all time.
So the story runs and the sep
Grated pair are said to pine for
each other and both studying
the mechanism of locks which
keep lovers apart.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-04-19

Miss Lucy Phillips was home
from Hale last week.
Mrs. F. F. Turner of Keytes-
vile attended the funeral of her
youngest brother William T.
Leach at Glasgow Saturday.
Misses Florence and Lula
Belle Guillod of Triplett enrolled
Saturday in the Chillicothe Bust
ness College.
Lutte Potts. DR.. Neal Wymer,
j. S. Roby. Albert Zurker, Buzz
Herbert, Glenn and Mrs. Lam
caster, Miss Mary Thrash and
Tracy Lancaster of Marceline
were here to the ball game Sum
day.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-04-19
THE EUROPEAN WAR
Allies Lost, Regained, Then Lost
U Boat Toll Fifteen
Our Boys There

Since our last issue the news
from the war front has been dis
couraging until yesterday morn
ing when it appeared that the
allies would regain and hold
what they had lost to the Ger
mans, but later in the day re-
ports were gloomy again. The
Germans seem bent on destroy
ing the English army and have
pushed it back from trench to
trench and ridge to ridge and
may by this time have captured
important railway centers. Eng
land is figuring on moving all
shipping from the channel. U.
boats destroyed fifteen crafts
this week, eleven large ships
among them.
Inc most gratifying news to
this country is the way our SOL
dier boys finish in all their bouts
with the enemy. in almost every
case putting out of business or
scattering their opponents.
Some most heroic deeds are re-
counted and many have won
medals and encomiums from the
French. However, England and
France are calling on US for an
increase of army at once or we
are told serious consequences
may speedily ensue for want of
reinforcements.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-04-19
High School aNOtes

Electric lights were put in the
school building last week.
Misses McCaul and Thrash are
on the sick list and are gout of
school.
The JunIor-Senior reception
was great success. Everyone
enjoyed themselves immensely.
Baecalaureate sermon will be
on Sunday, April %, and COM
mencement exercises Thursday,
May End.
The Juniors were very sorry
that some of the H. S. teachers
were unable to attend the Junior
reception on account of sickness.
The agriculture class went to
Mr.. Marvin Drace's and judged
some excellent hogs. They are
also testing some seed corn for
him.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-04-19


Several dIizzles but little rain.
Water, water, everywhere about
us. that. has to be hauled from
the Charlton and Mussel Fork.
Just a pump, a pipe, a tank, a
plug and plenty of water for all
purposes. Why not?
Bradley Patton. a negro farm
hand for j. ]. Mcfarland south
of town thot to get money fast
.er than by work SO he went
thru ]. ]: for $l.5O and another
farm hand on the place for $3.50.
He is in Jail awaiting action of
the court.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-04-19

Roy Rucker was..overIWednes-
day on business.
o. P. Ray was over Monday
looking wise as unual.
Circuit Clerk w. G. Wright
was over Monday shakingsshands
with all.
Monday war hog day here and
many were brot in, all bringing
good prices.
Kistley Fetterhoff .:will enlist
in the navy. His mother has
consented.
The Third Liberty Loan goes
right on and no slackers have
yet developed.
Lee Chitty, !who holds down a
good job at Glasgow came up
Sunday to visit his family.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-04-19

Jim Wayland is improving and
as soon as the weather settles
he will be out among ,ahis old
friends in this section.
Harrison Fawks. after owning
the farm he bot three months
ago near Mendon, sold at a hand
some profit and purchased $50
acres, L. L. Bogard farm south
of Mendon at $l35 :and also leo
acres 2 miles east at $llO.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-04-19
THE LIBERTY LOAN DRIVE
Big Interest and Response Every
where. Rallys, Parades,
Orati0ns. Crisis Met

Oratl0ns. CrlSlS Met
Whatever may be the attitude
of the country elsewhere respect
ing the drive for the third loan
to the government, in this coun-
ty it is all that could be expect
ed considering the season for
opening farm opeIations and
heavy mercantile business. Only
one thing appears to have opet-
ated against overflow crowds at
all points where meetings have
been held, and that one thing
publicity. In the rush it has
been ! impossible for the super
intendent of publicity to get
dates and speakers in time to
announce them thru the press.
but in spite of this fact, there
have been most encouraging
numbers and astonishing inter
est and the subscriptions, es-
pecially at some points like
Eccles. not only unexpectedly
large, but astonishingly so.
The big doings so far, was at
Brunswick last Saturday. The
date was set forward a week on
account of weather, a necessity
which nearly always takes the
pep out of an occasion, yet there
have been but few events in that
city which eclipsed the program
and attendance. Opening with
a big parade. the most attrac-
tive part Of which was the line
of school children, a splended
musical, vocal and instrumental.
decorated automobile line and
marchers galore; speaking led
in mastery address by Hon.
w. D. Vandiver and interest uri-
abated when Judge Lamb and
Roy Rucker appeared on the
stand and at the opera house, the
sale of articles, principally eggs
donated for the benefit of the
Red Cross. Brunswickers may
pardonabIy pat themselves on
the back in further jubilation,
but essay fiapjacks in addition
in their glorying ever the sue
cess of the event Monday when
25 of Sousa's band dropped off
there for two hours and delight
ed 2500 people the majority of
whom had heard not a word of
the matter until Tuesday morn
ing. Undoubtedly there were
1000 people in Brunswick Sat-
urday and it was a much more
interesting day for all but music
lovers, but without publicity of
more than a few hours and that
limited to the telephone and
scouts and hand bills, the Tues
day crowd was a surprise. Half
of this city turned out on the
shortest notice, At the various
school houses and churches over
the county where meetings have
been held the attendance has not
been as great as could have been
procured by more notice, but
have been pleased with
the interest and results. This
county may not yet be doing her
best but she is doing a lot.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-04-19

We are informed by Mr.. Chas.
Steiman and two or three lesser
orchardists of the county that
the apple crop has not been dam
aged by the frosts this spring.
Plums, pears and some small
fruits have been damaged,
peaches wiDter-killed. but the
damage has been limited to
these.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-04-19
Sunday School Convention

The county Sunday schoo
convention will be held at Sal
isbury May CT.
A number of notable leaders
will be present. Miss Pigg OF
K. City, specialistin elamenatry,
and Miss Legg of Salisbury with
orchestra will be distinctive fea-
lures.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-04-19
Last Call

ILiIlh yOu can Tell SOUu cOfu NY
examining it and not fail In your
opinion. you have other guesses
coming. No man on earth can
do it as a good guess is as far
as anyone can go. Can you tell
by looking at two lots of corn
which lot would grow with bet
ter vigor?
There has been some bunk
going the rounds of the press,
telling you how many grains to
plant per hill according to the
terminating power of the seed
you plant. This stuff has been
sent out in an unsigned circular
and one paragraph reads like
this: If the seed tests 80 per
cent plant 6 seeds to the hill, if
S5 per cent 7, 80 per cent 8, rs
per cent 8, 70 per cent 10, IS
per cent 12, 60 per cent IA, 55
per cent l6 and so per cent Is"
After looking over such truck
as this, it is no wonder that
sensible people often become
disgusted with some of the stuff
that goes through the press pur-
porting to come from authority.
Any man with as much brains
as a rabbit ought to know that
corn with the terminating pow
er of 60 per cent has weak ger
mination. The grains in that 60
per cent cannot produce as good
corn, other things being equal,
as the corn that germinates 80
per cent. The terminating
grains in 80 per cent cannot pro-
duce as good results, other things
being equal, as can the germi-
mating grains in 100 per cent
corn. If your corn averages 80
per cent and you plant IA grains
to the hill let me say still that
you will be disappointed in the
results. Corn is reasonably sure
to be more than $1.00 per bushel
the coming year, and from the
money standpoint it is rank
foolishness not to test as high as
85 per cent at least. The first
best way is to refuse every ear
that has not shown a test of 100
per cent. These ears can be
found from practically every
field of corn that grew last year
in Charlton County, except that
was planted after the floods.
l am assuming that if every
farmer in the county would plant
nothing except corn that has
shown 100 per cent strong ger
mination that it would increase
the average yields five bushels
per acre. If it would do this
and corn should be worth $1.00
per bushel (prepare for the
shock now) and you should give
me the excess of five bushels
per acre. l will pay every pen
ny of tax of Charlton County
for two years, have enough
money to employ me at present
rate for ten years and have
S773. 81 left. In other words,
that much corn at $1.00 a bu.
would hire me at my present
rate for more than eighty years,
but positively refuse to be on
the job that long.
l simply mention these fig
ures to try to create some ade-
quate notion of what small
increase by each of US means.
So show your patriotism, busi-
ness judgment and just good
common horse sense and test
every ear of your seed corn.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-04-19
GREAT STATESMAN DEAD
Missouri's Senior Senator No
More. Worked Until Strick-
en-. A Born Leader

The second stroke of paralysis
which occurred Sunday afternoon
took from earth one among the
greatest men of our nation and
the greatest Missourian of all
time, for at the day of his death
there was but one greater states
man than William Joel Stone in
all the nation, and that one, the
President of the United States,
who looked to and leaned upon
Missouri's great man as he did
upon no other in the whole ma
ton. Perhaps even our presi-
dent underwent no greater strain
during the past year than did
Senator Stone, for as chairman
of the foreign Relations Com
mittee, he held. next to the
President, the most responsible
place in the government. Scorn-
ing his enemies and idolizing his
devoted friends, he was every
inch the highest type of a man
and an unadulterated American.
When he believed he was right,
he dared to differ with the presi-
dent as well as with any other
but when the nation spoke, he
responded by laying aside all
his personal views and entering
completely into the letter and
spirit of American unity. That
his colleagues on both sides OF
the chamber had not only the
highest respect for his courage
and ability but great regard for
him personally because of his
sterling qualities. has been de-
monstrated again and again. In
the new years to come when
peace shall reign supreme over
this great land, the existing
generation and posterity will
accord to Missouri's most distin-.
guished man the honor his achie-
vements so richly deserve.
William Joel Stone was born
in Kentucky May z, 1848, came
to Missouri and graduated at
State University 1867, admitted
to bar in 1869. was prosecuting
attorney of Vernon Coun-
ty lS73-1874, congressman
1884 to 1890, governor of the
state 1892 to 1896, United States
Senator 1903 to 1918, succeeding
Senator Geo. G, Vest. He was
national committeeman 1896 to
1914.
Services were held at his home
in Washington Tuesday and the
body was shipped to Jefferson
City where it lay in state in the
corridor of the new capitol
Wednesday morning. Wednes-
day afternoon it was shipped to
Nevada, Mo-. and Thursday af-
ternoon burial by the Masonic
lodge of which he YVES MEM
ber. Senator James A. Reed,
Govr. Dockery and practically
all the Missouri delegation in
congress accompanied the re-
mains to Nevada, as well as
special committees appointed by
Vice Prest. Marshall and speaker
Clark.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-04-19
Methodist Church

The usual preaching services
will be held Sunday. Sunday
school at 9:45 a. m. and League
at 700 p. m. Everyone is in
vited to attend all our services.
Milton C. Davis, Pastor.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-04-19
Christian Church

Services by the pastor morn
ing and evening at Christian
church Sunday.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-04-19
Stock Market
Kansas City

Top cattle $17.20, medium
choice $3.50 to $15.75. Hogs
top Sits. Lambs $2l.25.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-04-19

Miss Mildred Everly of the
Triplett high school teaching
corps spent Sunday with her
cousin, Miss Katherine Sigloch.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-04-19
Salisbury Scribblings


ed away Saturday afternoon,
April 13, after an extended ILL
ness of tuberculosis. leaving one
brother and a host of relatives
to lament her untifnely death.
Deceased was a beautiful and
lovely girl and to know her was
to love her. Her pure chaste
character, her sweet disposition
and her finely balanced social
nature, made general favorite
with all, and on Tuesday they
paid loving tribute to her men,
ory when they attended her
burial in the city cemetery, af-
ter appropriate obsequies at the
Baptist Church conducted by
the pastor, Rev. Risk. May the
clods of the valley rest lightly
upon her grave. ,
Word has been received here
of the death of John w. Cottrill
which took place Sunday morn
ing at the home of his son-in-law
IG. L. Walburn in Texas Sunday
morning April 7. Deceased was
long resident of this place and
for the last few years has acted
as janitor of the first Christian
church but when his health
failed him be and his wife went
to make their home in Flint Tex
as, with their married daughter.
He was a pioneer and was well
known by most all the older ci-
tizens. He carried $1,000 insur-
ance in the A. O. U. w. for the
benefit of his family. He leaves
a wife, one son and one daugh-
ter with a host of friends to
mourn his departure. Peace to
his ashes.
The fire alarm sounded here
Saturday at twelve O'Clock,
when it was found that fires had
been started in three places.
The engine house at the Farmers
Elevator (which was stored with
baled hay) the Joe Hammett
barn near by and the old Doerin
shop back of the barn. All were
soon extinguished and the loss
was small but there is a fire bug
close by. Our people are slow
to believe this, but the facts are
so plain they are driven to this
conclusion. Loss about 5000.
The remains of VIM. A. Young
who died at his home in Moberly
Monday were brought here
Tuesday on their way to the old
Prairie Hill cemetery for burial.
Deceased was a gallant soldier
in the Confederate army.
Ash Dameron got the scare of
his life Sunday night at the
Christian church when one of
the new seats broke down and
dropped him on the floor. He
was not hurt.
Rev. Jameson who travels in
the interest of an orphan home
in St. Louis was here Saturday
on his annual rounds and picked
up many dollars for his wards.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Mott left
for st. Louis Friday afternoon
and attended the funeral of
little Helen Ford. daughter of
Aubrey Ford of that city.
VIM. H. Sauter has purchased
the Palmer homestead on Hutch.
inson street and will make it
his home.
Tom Dennis returned from
St. Louis Monday and left his
little daughter improving at the
hospital.
Fisher Patterson of Dongloss
Arizona came in to attend the
funeral of his niece. Miss Louise
Green.
Mrs. Derks on W 4th St. will
The Raymer enterprise., 1918-08-01
KAL0US POST0FFICE

A good many attended the annual
event at Cheyenne from this neigh
borhood.
Mr.. Savage died at his home Tues
day A. NJ. of paralysis of the throat
and chest Funeral services were
held at the home Wednesday at 10
A, NJ and the body was taken To
Lafayette for burial The funeral
leing held here on Friday. He leaves
o mourn his death a wife, two daugh.
ters and a son besides a hest OF
friends. Mr. Savage was man who
loved his home and never went very
much. The greif stricken family have
he sympathy OF the entire commun-
ity,
Mr.. Ray Brady came home Monday
from Grand Island and was given q
surprise party on Wednesday even
ing by number of his friends and
neghbors. A nee time was reported
by all.
The Smith Bros. have their new
house just about completed
Mr., and Mrs. Chas. Dhooge, Mr..
Rex Hildebrand, Mr.. and Mrs. II. S.
stollar and family and Miss Myrtle
Hinchman were Raymer callers Sat
urday morning.
Mr.. Frank Palmer went to Chey-
enne to work in meat market there.
He has a good position there.
Little Ruth Briggs was badly burn
ed last Friday on the face and left
arm, by pulling a forge filled with
hot Goals over on her. The forge
struck her across the chest putting
her clothing on FIRE. Mr.. Briggs hav-
ing nothing available to him put her
in the tank to quench the flames She
is resting nicely at present writing.
Mr. George Brady came home from
Excelsior Springs. Mo-, where he has
been for his health, being very much
improved.
Mrs. Ella Larkin and children,
Ruth and Edward were entertained
to dinner Sunday at Mr.. and Mrs e.
X. Larkin's.
A surprise was given Mr.. Harlem
Quiggle last Thursday night. The
evening was spent in playing games,
a nice lunch was served to about
Is Of their friends and neighbors.
The High Tower Red Cross meet
this Friday at the stollar school
house, August End.