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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1920-04-30

Mrs. A. W. Zillman is still con-
fined to her room with inlama-
tory rheumatism.
MIR. and Mrs. Dick Patterson
and son and Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Biakey and little daughter Of
Shannondale spent Sunday after.
noon in Keytesville.
Uncle Dick Hayes, aged 80
and one of the old time negroes
of south of town, died the first
of the week and was buried Sum-
day in the city cemetery. Uncle
Dick was old in years but not in
appearance, his hair and whis.
kers remaining black until recent
years and his activity but little
impaired.
Italians killed a goat and laid
it at the feet of Chas. M. Hay in
commemoration of his getting
Reeds goat at Joplin. They
should also have slain a skunk
and decorated the mantel OF
Shupp. Oderiferousness charac.
terises the acts Of Shupp, Jones
and Hay and dagoes have the
right idea for rewarding.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1920-04-30

Mrs. Ed Cavanaugh is on the
sick list this week.
Considerable frost Wednesday
morning, the last this spring.
Jack Edwards son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fank Edwards of Cherry
vale, Kans., but formerly of this
city is here on a visit for few
days.
A Mrs. Craig of Macon county
related in this neighborhood,
was in town the first of the
week, acting queerly. 1t is said
that her mind has been out of
balance before. She was taken
Monday evening by her sons for
proper care.
Bruce and Bob Hix of Marcel
inc neighborhood were in town
Wednesday and reported roads
good except a few holes at bot
tom of hills. Bruce says wheat
does not look so we'll as it did in
March and he believes a lot of it
will amount to nothing.
We are running a series of
Condensed Classics such as the
illfated St. Louis Republic made
a hit with. These articles give
a brief history of the author
of the book and a compre-
hensive outline of the story
and theme. We will continue
to run Condensed Classics each
week indefinitely and they
will be found much superior to
what can be obtained from encIy-
copedias on the subjects treated.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1920-04-30
The Revival and Survey

The Revival and Survey
While the revival at the Meth.
odist church did not reap the re-
suits which were desired, yet
there are some things about it
that are we'll worth mentioning.
The morning services held at
different homes in the town
were noted for their deep spirit
uality. Those who attended
were drawn closer to God, Con-
sideripg the weather and roads
the congregations were good.
The singing, led by Rev. G. c.
Beery, of Hardin, Mo-, was ex-
cellent. wish here to thank
every one who assisted in this
work. Miss Anna Ruth Burns
and the young ladies with the
violins and all who sang in the
choir did much that both pastor
and congregation appreciate.
Those who opened their homes
for the morning services, and
the many who serve on various
committees have my gratitude.
The results so far have been one
addition on profession of faith
and two by certificate.
One of the most valuable
things was the survey taken of
the community. While it is not
complete yet some conditions are
clearly shown. 78l names have
been recorded in various classes
as follows;- Church members
422, unidentified members II,
children under ten years l20,
unco1verted 1853. The church
members are grouped as follows:
Christian Sc, Lutheran 13, Cum
berland Presbyterian IL, Chris
tian (Scribner's school house, 9,
Methodist 168, Baptist 10l, Pres
byterian At, Scattering Z. The
unidentified members are group
ed as follows: Presbyterian 2,
Cumberland Presbyterian l, Bap.
tist "a, Methodist q, Christian
IL. Children under ten are group
ed as follows: Christian 18, Met
hodist AZ, Baptist S5, Presbyter-
ian 10, Cumberland Presbyter-
ian 3. The unconverted are
grouped as prospective members
of the following churches: Pres
byterian Is, Baptist So, Metho-
dist Sc, Christian 10, unclassi.
fled 81. There are approximate.
ly 1000 white people in the town
and regions round about. The
consistency of each church is
about as follows: Christian 110-
120, Cumberland Presbyterian
40-60, Lutheran 1920. Christian
(Scribner's school house) 1920,
Presbyterian 9O-1OO, Baptist 300
$40, Methodist 365-3s5. Scatter
ing 1915, Uuclassified 30.4O.
Thus it is clearly shown that
two denominations, Methodist
and Baptist, have strong hold on
the community. Their combin-
ed strength is as follows: church
members 279, unidentified men,
bers Sc, children under ten SO,
prospects 100, constituinary 655-
695. Six denominations are COM
peting for the rest of the field.
! trust you will read this over
twice and do some thinking for
yourself.
| W. H. Ezell.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1920-04-30
Police Court

Mayor Hill assessed fines of
$1.C0 and costs against Dred Fin
nell jr. and Murray Hughes for
driving on the streets without
proper lights on their cars.
Chief Gordon is laying for
speeders. Fast driving of cars
and horse racing through any of
our streets will pay high for the
fun if caught according to Mayor
Hill.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1920-04-30
Sumner

Sam Painter died at the home
OF his son Pierce, last Tuesday
April 20 and was buried at Lake
side on Thursday afternoon.
The FontineIle Stock Co., play
ed a three night engagement at
Sumner last week.
Some oycrgrown nut down
south scratched his bald spot
and started an overall club and
the overall fad. Huh. That fell
low didn't do a thing. I've had
the overall fad ever since l got
out of diapers.
Regardless of the effect of
prohibition, it is our belief that
Missouri will continue to be wet
Il the spring and pretty dry in
The summer. Also hot in the
tall and cold in the winter.
Grand River can't make up
IS mind to 60 back, and it can't
make up it's mind to come out,
so it just stays a little more
than bank full all the time.
Pay Sumner a visit-you'll like
It.
Several of the young people
from Sumner were at Brunswick
last Friday afternoon and night
TO attend the track meet at that
place. The entertainment was
good, especially that furnished
by the Keytesville bunch while
they were waiting for their train
at the station.
Preparations are being made
for commencement, by the stu
dents.
The concrete gang recommenc-
ed work on the foundation of G.
|. Taylors big barn.
Last Friday Mr.. c. NJ. Hopper
the live-wire cashier of the Peo-
Piles Bank went to Norborne and
purchased a posting machine for
the bank. That tells its own
story. 1t means that the bank
has more business, land in those
days of commercial credit the
prosperity of a community can
be judged by the business of its
banks.
And it rained some more.
As long as a dead town knows
that it is dead, there's some
hope but when it is dead and
don't care a whoop, it is safe
bet that its elevator is headed
down.
Sure, Sumner is a good place
to live. There isn't an empty
place in town.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1920-04-30
ting on all right.

ting on all right.
Mac Welch purchased from v.
E. Lawrence sixty acres of land
2 miles west of town for $95OO.
Wyman Weeks, the soldier
who has been recuperating at
the home Of ]. W. Ingram went
to Kansas City Wednesday for
further surgical treatment.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1920-04-30
PLANTING DELAYED
Corn Belt Weather The Worst
Short Seeding For Oats
UnbrOken Corn Land

This is about the most back
ward spring in this section known
to our old farmers. Rain and
cold weather has prevented SOW
ing half the crop of oats contem.
plated and there is haldly any
corn ground broken except that
which was fall pIowed.
Many farmers are figuring on
other crops than oats and corn
under existing conditions. The
wheat crop over the northern
and western portion of the coun.
ty is poor and getting poorer
for some unexplained reason and
many will put their land to
grass. The high price of hay
has made the crop attractive and
unless the price justifies, there
will be less wheat planted the
coming fall than there was last
year. Sudan grass and soy beans
are no longer an experiment with
many Of our agriculturists and
the acreage in these forage crops
will be increased at the expense
of land for wheat and corn, un
less something changes the views
now held. There will be a short
spring and early summer and it
is fair to assume that rapid
growth of crops will make ur
for lateness of planting.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1920-04-30
Boys Day at Asbury Sunday
School Next Sunday.

SCHOOL Next sunday.
The Asbury Sunday school will
observe next Sunday May End as
Boys Day. The exercises will
be in charge of the boys and will
begin at 10 o'clock. Every boy,
big and little and every boys
friend is expected to be there,
rain or shine. Fine music, fine
singing, and recitations that will
please you. Come and see what
we boys can do and help US do
it."
Asbury S. s. Boys.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1920-04-30
B. h. S. WINNER
Track Events Not Remarkable
Literary Programs Fine
Ali Harmonious

4AiC AOl'O WiAlk5 al viz VI hNL Vi
events with the winners in each.
so yd dash lst Landree, Prai,
rie; End Meyers, Brunswick; 3rd
Lewis, Triplett. Time 5 As sec.
rs yd dash, Girls-lst Rucker.
Keytesville; Harding Brunswick
3rd Parker, KeytesviIle. Tina
10 3 5 sec.
l mile run-lst Davis, Sails.
bury; End Colley. Prairie Hill
3rd Quick, Brunswick. Time {
min. 26 % sec.
100 yd dash-1st C. Meyers,
Brunswick; End Landree, Prairie
Hill; 3rd Lewis, Triplett. Time
10 3-5 sec.
l20 H. H. = lst Lewis, Triplett
End Huss, Salisbury; 3rd Armen.
trout, Salisbury. Time 10 1.5 sec.
44O yd dash-1st Barnes, Prai.
rie Hill; End Quick, Brunswick
3rd Johnson. Salisbury. SO fiat.
100 yd l.. H. girls lst Pemer.
lex, Brunswick; End Griswold,
Trinlett. Ord Wensel Brunswick
Time II sec.
220 yd dash-1st C. Meyers,
Brunswick; End Beckett, Sails
bury; 3rd Isle, Brunswick. Time
25 3.5 sec.
$50 yd dash-1st Meyers, Bru'
nswick; End Johnson, Salisbury
3rd Davis, Salisbury. Time {
min. 10 sec.
200 L. H. list Stobaugh, Trip
lett; End Lessig, Triplett; 3rC
Beall, Brunswick. Time 80 Al
sec.
Relay, girls-lst Brunswick
End Keytesvllle.
Relay, boys-1st Brunswick
End Prairie Hill.
Field Events
Pole vault Isl. End tied, Han
nah and Beall, Brunswick; 3rc
Friend, Salisbury. Oft.
Running high jump-lst Wat
kins, Brunswick; End Stobaugh,
Triplett; 3rd five tied for 3rd.,
Taylor, Keytesville; Minor, Ian.
dree, Harlem, Prairie Hill: Ar.
mentrout, Salisbury, 5ft 2in.
Running broad jump-1st C.
Meyer, Brunswick; End Harms,
Kevtesville; 3rd Stobaugh, Trip
lett. l8ft 2in.
Shot put-1st o. Meyers, Bru.
nswick; End Watkins, Brunswick
Srd Richardson, Salisbury. 4lft
Discus 1st 0. Meyers, Bruins
wick; End Watkins, 3rd Minor,
Prairie Hill. 98ft 3 in.
Girls Events
Baseball throw for distance
1st Grotjan, Brunswick; Enc
Wenzel, Brunswick; 3rd Thrash,
Keytesville. III ft.
Basket ball throw for distanct
list Grotjan, Brunswick; Enc
Wenzel, Brunswick; 3rd Riley,
Keytesville. 60 5-l2ft..
Basket ball throw for goals
1st Closson, Keytesville; 2nC
Thrash, KeytesvilIe; Busksath
Brunswick; Baker, Triplett.
out of 10.
Nail driving 1st Grotjan Bru
nswick. End Lambert, Keytes
vile; Srd Quick, Brunswick. II
per min.
Brunswick boys scored a tota
of 81 points; Salisbury 10 l.5
Triplett 10; Prairie Hill Ia 3.5
Keytesville 8 1.5.
Brunswick girls scored a tota
of 80 1-3 points; Keytesville II
1-S; Triplett 4 1-3.
In the Literary contests Key.
tesville won the literary cup anG
Brunswick the music cup.
d The individual winners are:
Serious reading 1st Ruth Mer.
chant; End Anna Ruth Burns,
Keytesyille; Srd Ella Kuhlman,
Brunswick and Mabel Mayhugh,
x. M nj - {
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1920-04-30
Salisbury

UNSUCCESSFUL hgnt for lie. pass
ed away at a hospital in Kansas
City Friday last surrounded by
all those nearest and dearest to
her in spite of all that medica!
care could do for her and re-
mains were brought here for
sepulchure and after one of the
largest funerals ever seen here
laid ID rest at TripIett. Mo-, her
Old home. In the death of this
good woman, Salisbury loses one
of her noted women and Der
family devoted wife and moth
er, She leaves a husband, one
son and one daughter with a
great host Of friends to mourn
her departure. The funeral cor
tege left here soon after Il
O'Clock Sunday, and motored 10
Iriplett where a second service
took place before consigning the
body to mother earth. Tie
scene closes here but the spirit
of this devoted wife and mother
goes marching on.
Another sad death which &C.
cured here last week was that
Of Mrs. Emil Sutter who also
made heroic fight for life but
lost. She passed away at Wood
land hospital and remains were
brought home for interment and
after appropriate services at St.
Joseph's church conducted by
Father Ernst were laid to rest
in the Catholic cemetery. De-
ceased leaves a husband and
several children in deepest. sor-
row, but name as bright as
the stars above and as enduring
as human memory.
! Quite a crowd collected tc
watch the removal of the last
wooden side walk on Broadway,
in front of the Sweeney build
ing Wednesday morning. All
expected to find some money
under the walk, but only one
nickel was found. For over &c
years this walk had been here
and its passing marks an epoch
in the history of Salisbury.
Our sick folks are all on the
mend, but some chronic cases
will never fully recover,
Howard Murphy has been
threatened with blood poison on
account of the removal of his
teeth, made necessary by pycrr-
nea or Riggs disease. He was
in bed about a week and looks
like he had been very ill.
More material has been receiv-
ed at the new church building
and work will go right on to
completion.
The first of this week C. M.
Prescott received a letter con.
tanning three one dollar bills and
a note saying it was an old debt
owed to Prescott & Bozarth for
some twenty years and asking
him to see that Bozarth received
his half.
Geo. Cobb of Clifton Hill has
charge of the moving of the Ed.
wards house for Billy Bertsch.
1t will be we'll done.
Mr.. and Mrs. Josh Hunker are
getting ready for a trip tc
Washington, D. C.
We are glad to learn that
Judge VIM. Hamilton is getting
on fairly we'll.
Hollis Wilhite is home from
school.
The Raikes .Agee land trade
did not 90 through.
Lewis Meyer has moved into
his new house.
Lon Clanton has purchased the
Griswold property in Hedgpath
addition.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-27
SONLOOKS
LIKE DAD.
BUT FIGHTS

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
JERSEY CITY. n. j.. Jan. 81.
Young Bob Fitzsimmons scored a
technical Knockout over Eddie West.
Newark heavyweight. last night.
but demonstrated also that he is a
novice. In n preliminary Young
Bob would have gone big, but In
the headline bout OF an ALL star
card he was n huge disappointment.
In appearance Young Bob r. n
chip off tho old block, but that's
all. He has leagues 10 cover be-
fore he can carry the flag OF the
family.
Young Fitz looks exactly like his
father but he doesn't know the
first rcdiment Of handling his trim
body. His offense resembles the
style of n football runners stiff
arm more than tho Sleep producing
punch OF knockout king.
In practically every round FItz
had West within an inch OF being
out. Vests face was tattered. his
eyes swollen and blinded. but the
boy didn't have the punch to finish
him.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-27
DISGRACED

I met ard-boiled stick.up guy; he
frisked me for two bones
While underneath my nose he
held a gat.
You're face is quite familiar" !
quoth In friendly tones.
''You look like Spiggs, the land
lord OF my fiat"
Tho stlck.up guy then bowed his
head. the tears came trickling
down,
"oh. dear" he sobbcd. Il don't
think this Is fair.
"Ho IL my black-shccp brother. the
shame OF our home town.
1.-The rest Of us are living on the
square"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-27

The names were drawn by lot, the
rest OF the racers having their
chance to start In the prciininarics
next "Wednesday.
Here are Instructions for the Wed
nesday night racers;
Obtain hockey tickets and
y Rumb~rS at Arena skate storc
"Wednesday. between J and 1850
m.
ANY kind Of skates or wearing
Apparel may be used.
Race will be eight laps around
Hrena.
The winners OF tomorrows races
win be eliminated from the rest 81
Tho prcliminarics- And the winners
of next weeks races will be elemi'
mated. The names will then BE- drawn
for the third and fourth weeks races.
which means that every racer VIII
have two chances to come thru.
Each preliminary winner qualities
for the finals. There win be eight
racers In the final event.
Charley Huien will act as official
starter. Harry warburton. Mickey
Ion and Alex C. Rose will act as
5udges.
Everything Is SCI TO make the
races . big event. and It's now up q
the racers TO deliver.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-27

Neither battle Of the Marine viii
have anything on the little basket
ball melee 20 be dished up at Queen
Ammo high school today. when the
broadway five invades the hill gym
naHium 20 take on the fast going
Quay squad. according 90 reports
coming from both prep schools.
The leadership In tho city prep
cage league will be at stake. and tho
winner viii have n big edge on the
city title. The twa fives are pair
Of the classiest quintets In the city
and have come thru with two wins
apiece 10 far. Broadway nosing out
the Lincoln team and showing IN
der West Seattle. while Queen Anne
has walioped Franklin and Ballard
In turn
The Broadway squad VIII line up
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-27
Seattle Steel Blade
Stars Will Compete
in Big Mile Event
Racers Who Expect to Enter Wednesdays Preminarles
at Arena Must Be Registered by Tonight at P. NJ.
Other Sport Gossip
BY LEO II. LASSEN

Entry lists for The Star ice at the Arena will be
forced to close Wednesday because of the large list OF
entrants The Arena will accommodate but racers IN
single event. and with the present entry list registering
81 names it will require four weeks to off the prein-
naries.
The first two premnaries will be run off Wednesday
night at the hockey game between halls at the Arena The
following men will in the first preliminary event be-
tween the first and second halves: 49,
n p Nichols Duane Merrifield. John Il. Feek, j. W
Staples p j Donahue ]. f. Macmillan. c. Bornstad.
The following seven will in the second preliminary:
'Wd Bill Mckinley. Erie W. Lindroth, C. l. Lyon, Den
mis- Lewis J. T. Towey, f. II. Gerlack, G. W. Carlson.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-27
MlAISEL on MARKET.
SAYS REPORT

George Malsei. n very good out
fielder. who pastlned part OF the sea
son with the Portland Coast league
club. IL on the market and the Me.
credies viii trade or sell him. accord
ing to reports from the Ros. City.
Any club in need OF a good nv chaser
should take notice. Mairel hurt his
leg last year. but II Il has healed up
he should be valuable addition 10
any club In the league. Something =
wrong somewhere. because with good
bail players as scarce az they are
today the Mercedes aren't putting
stars on the market with that OUTFIT
they have lined up.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-27
BreWSterS to
PlayPhoenix
CageQuintet
K. of c. Meets Co. B in Star
League Wednesday;
League News


When the brewster Cigar Go.
and the Phoenix Mutual lives
hook up In The star league. nt
the knights Of Columbus gym.
Wednesday night. the loser VIII
be doomed 60 the second division
IN League No. !. n both teams
have tasted defeat In their two
starts. The d. Of 4. squad VIII
tangi- with the tompan, u az
grrgation In tn. second game,
aud should come out ON the long
end 81 the score. according 10
the dope, aliho the National
Gusrdsmen are expected TO alive
tb-m q battle.
10th the brewster and Phce'
niN teams viii bc strengthened
for the coming game The Brew
STIR team l. expected 10 take the
floor with the two Rich brother.
at forwards. Hcsley nj ecoisr and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-27
Broadway and Queen Anne Battle for Lead Prep Race
Martin Fails to
Stop Ray Smith

CLEVELAND. ohio. Jan. 81
In a whirlwind smuggling match
Of ten rounds. Bob Martin. In
tcr-allied army hcavyw eight
champion. drew with SerRt. Ray
Smith. A. y. ~ Fighter. here
. last night Martins highly nd
veriiscd right failed 20 stop
Smith. who took It on the jaw
several times
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-27
Strong High School Hoop Fines
to Meet at Hill School Today
Neither Team Has Lost Game; Franklin Meets Ballard
Lincoln Vs. West Seattle

with Spencer Harris and carmody at
forwards. Cot Rice at center. and
BIN Graham and Jimmy Marquis at
center.
Queen Anne Will take the floor with
Don Ripley and Jesse Douglass at
forwards. Moody at Center. and Me.
carthy and Cornueile at guards
Tho Queen Anne bunch will have
the advantage Of playing on their
own floor. which II quite different
from any other floor in the city. as
there are no outside lines on the
ends under the baskets. and the ball
Is played off the wall.
In the other games. Franklin en-
tcrtaIns Ballard and should treat the
visitors to a drubbing. and Lincoln
plays host TO West Seattle and
should also come out on top.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-27
MORRIE Lux MAY
HOX DAVIS

Morrie Lux. the young Russian
welterweight who gave Billy wrigh,
the battle of his young life the other
night. may meet Trayie Davis OF Ev'
erctt In Tacoma soon. Both men are
big. favorite in the up-sound city.
Lux will make Davis make weight
IL they mix. because Morrie figures
there Is nothing gained In boxing a
big strong fellow like Davis " he Is
outweighed by several pounds.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-27
SCANDINAVIAN TEAM
CHALLENGES SWASTIkAS

Manager Rose OF the Scandinavian
bank basketball squad was up in the
air over the account OF the Swas.
tska Scandinavian American ban X
basketball tilt at the ~" Saturday In
yesterdays Star. which related that
the hank team was drubbed BY the
Swastika club outfit.
We didn't have our regular team
on the floor" says Rose. "and u was
just a practice game. Wed Ike TO
play the swastika bunch with our
regular squad any time and any
place"
The regular bank team lineup Il
Danieison, center: Rose and +. Sarri,
forwards. II. Sarri and Horton,
guards.
Here's a chance for the swas'ikas
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-27
MANAGERS MUST PREPARE
FOR NE\T SERIES

Managers % teams In The Star
league should be preparing for the
second half OF the season. There
win be absolutely no changes in the
lineups OF the teams registered after
the closc Of the first half Of tho sea
son. There can be no new players
signed up by tho teams entering the
first scmifinala for the senifinal
event. Tho best basketball OF tho
season will be on tap In the second
half Of the season. and the teams
should b. lining up their strongest
talent now