The Houston Herald from Houston, Missouri • Page 1

NO. 31 HOUSTON, TEXAS COUNTY, MISSOURI, THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1910. 11 T-TT VOL. XXXII. Gun Club.

PHELPS COUNTY LOCAL NEWS. Rev. C. d. Kelley will leave this week for Winona, having ac MURDERERS TAKEN TO SPRINGFIELD.

cepted the pastorate of the Chris Crime Is Committed Near St. You'll At the shoot of the Gun Club April 0th the following scores were made out of 25 birds: Huckshorn 13, McUaskill 12, Lamar 8, Leitvitt 10, Stone 18, Dooley 13, Hale 10, Smith 18, Murphy 11, Covert 9, Peak 10. April 8th the score was New James A Fight Among Tie Hackers. tian church Rt Fishertown. Lev.

Kelley is a very pleasant gentleman who has formed many friendships during his stay in Houston lniKfnr of the Christian church Work Better Grays. From Monday'! SprH-ulleld Leader. Huckshorn 18, Leavitt 10, Murphy 11, McCahkill 14, 9, Lamar 10, Dooley 1.5, Covert Peak 11, Hubert Brewer and has. urewer, brothers, were secretly brought to Springfield early Sunday morniug Freese and he carries with him the good wishes of our people. James F.

McKiiiney announces this week for the office of Circuit Clerk of Texas County, subject to the will of the Democratic voters at the primary election. Jim needs Thoroughbred Fowls. Bourbon Red and Mammoth from Rollu, by hlientl Josepu L. Wilson and Deputy Sheriff E. F.

Diskiu and lodged iu the Greene county jail after the Phelps county authorities had learned a mob was Complete line of Sterling Bench Tailored Clothes now on. display. You can't afford to wear a cheap kind when you can get a Sterling for the same Play Better, Feel Better, ALL OVER, If You Wear a Flors-hiem Natural Shaped Shoe. A A A A A A Bronzo Turkeys, Wyaudottes, Leg no introduction to the voters, hav horns, Rhode Island Reds, Ply ing served in the official position, mouth Rocks, some other good kinds. to which he again aspires, for the past two terms.

His record is before the peoplefor their approval beiug formed at St. James and bent on lynching the two men, who are charged with the murder, Friday night, of William Hughes, a tie cutter near St. James. The two men are alleged to have clubbed Hughes to death when the price. Sfbucb Gbovb Pocltbt Yardb, Postoffice Lock Box 109, 2913 OwEXSVIIXE, Mo.

EVERYTHING A MAN WEARS YOU'LL and if deemed worthy of again succeeding himself he will appreciate your support and endeavor to discharge the duties of the office iu the future as iu the past He is Card of Thanks. trio engaged in a quarrel while returning to their homes from Holla, where they had been drinking to a cripple and cannot make as To those who so kindly assisted us during Elmer's sickness of pneumonia, we desire to thank you. gether. The body of Hughes wus CORLISS COON COLLARS tlmrnnrrh canvass as others, and A A TRY WORTH HATS THE NEW GRAYS found by George Dowling, a farmer he ahks the voters to take this who lives two miles from James, couditiou in consideration. I Vk.

A I And to Mr. aud Mrs. White, also Miss Pearl, words cannot express our thanks. You will ever have a WES SMITH FIRST. IT rAio.

who said he heard the cries of the murdered uiau but was afraid to go to the scene. The body had been A warm place in our hearts for the care aud kindness showu him dur- TheJHEBALD acknowledges a call lat Friday from Dr. Lee Welch of Mtn. View, Howell county, who is a probable candidate for the beaten almost to a pulp. Duriut; the proceedings of an in ing ttiose awiui ua nunc waited for the crisis.

But by the quest at St. James Saturday aiter-noou Sheriff Wilson sent a deputy skill of Dr. Phemister, he was able Democratic nomination for State Seuator in this district Dr. Welch is well known to many of the citi School Teachers seieciea. House Cleaning Time ulipriff from Rolla to verify rumors to combat it Yes, we owe you a debt of gratitude.

Houston Baptists to Have All-Day Meeting May 1st. zens of Texas county, haviug resid At a meetinc of the School Board of a mob which was reported to be Father, dear father come home "Ah me now. ma has the carpet D. B. COLKX AN AD AMILT.

held last week Miss Stella Mitchell, foruiiuc near scene of the crime. Af T.ir.lfiniT WAS selected for the The deputy did not return and it tj beat; she's got all the furniture Barney Zeigler's home at old First Primary Department at ed for a number of years at Sura-mersville. He moved to Mtn. View several years ago, where he has prospered as a physician, druggist and banker. Dr.

Welch is a clean man and a thorough Demo Kinserlow on Arthurs Creek burn clean dowa in the street The stove salary of t50 per month, and ed earlv Mondav night and the only r-ome down and be put in the was suspected he had been captured by the mob leaders. The two men charged with the crime were in jail at Rolla during the time and rumors of the formation of a mob Cora Wall was again selected lor things saved were a dresser and the Second Primary at $35 per shed, and the yard muBt be clear On the first Sunday in May, the Houston Baptist Church will have an all day meeting and basket dinner. In the forenoon there will be Sunday School, followed by roll call of members of the church and each member is expected to respond to his or her name with a personal testimony after which all -v-sSaim nresent of anj denomi and a few quilU. The hre started crat, one who has always fought month. Prof.

C. F. Peak was agdn of dead grass, for it's time tociean house and the devil's to pay and iuside the building but the origiu in the front ranks. He has never offered the Principalship but as again reached the authorities, aud held cublic office but was the nom the windows sadly need glass. yet has not accepted.

year iuee of his party Howell county ju, futl.ur. come home when the deputy sheriff did not return from St James it was decided to hurry the prisoners out tttUCl, UU. is unknown. About 9:30 Barney awoke to find the fire raging and he considers himself lucky that his family got out safely, though without clothing or any household for Representative and gate his with now and bring some boio- opponent a hard race in spite of a gua and cheese; it's 12 o'clock and Prof. Peak was pa.d a salary .01 $125 per month, under a guarantee from him that he would bring to the District as much as $400 from non-resident pupils.

He has been of the county. Republican majority the eouuty nation, will be invited to take part in this "experience meeting." W. S. Wilburn will preach Learning that the jail was being watched, the sheriff resorted to a Should Dr. Welch be the nomiuee there's nothing to eat -1 so nun-gry I'm weak in the knees.

All the dinner we will have will be cold scraps and such, and we'll have to The Design of Bap- verv successful in this, having ruse to escape with the two men in this District! he will make the people an able and an earnest rep brought to the District a Bum ag tism in the afternoon, after which goods. By hard work they saved the store building near by which will furnish a roof for the family for the time being. This is a serious loss to Barney, who is a poor man, and it is now the beginning of the busy season. He was in resentative in the State Senate. finance of baptism will be who were the only prisoners confined in the jail.

Lights were placed at the windows that outsid eat standing up too, for the tame and all are out in the yard -oh, I gregating nearly $500. Prof. reak has been very successful in his school work in Houston and we At night will be the ers might be led to believe the wish spring cleaning througn. Father, dear father, come home regular B. Y.

P. U. meeting ana- ttev. Wilburn on "Why hope to see him remain with our school. The Board meets again cells were still occupied.

itu tne two men the officers drove to a small station this Ride of Rolla, the BaptisU Observe the Lord c. Thev Do." The ordi with me now, for ma is as mad as a Turk: she says you're a lazy old next Monday night. where they boarded the train for Ralph Gladden Hurt Snrintrfield. thing, and she proposes to put you to work. There's painting to do and paper to bang; and the window cas nance of the Lord's Supper will be observed at the night service.

A great day is expected. Everybody Ai.n invited to come and 25 Reward. For arrest and conviction of any party or parties guilty of cutting timber on the lands of the undersigned in Sections 13 and 23, Township 31, Range 8 and in Sections 5 and 6, Township 31, Range 7, and iu Section 7, Township 30, Range 7, in Texas County, Mo. Swishkr Misiko And Mastfactc- INO COMPAKT. 23-Cm.

Oscar, Mo. Both prisoners, accused of the town Tuesday trying to stock up enough to begin housekeeping again. Fob Sals -A stock of General Merchandise invoicing about $3,000, well located and doing good business. Near large public works employing about 500 men. Good opportunity for a hustling merchant Enquire at this office.

Last Friday evening Ralph Glad are vounc men. lney are ings to scrub, for it house cleaning den. the little son of Merchant tie cutters. They are married and time, and you've got to come home M. Gladden, of Turley, aged nine have families.

Robert Brewer is 1 and revel in suds ana com gruo. id spend the day with us. Members of this church who now reside elsewhere are especially invited to visit send a letter to the clerk to years, was kicked and dangerously Charles is 23. Their -Exchange. rata mc "father.

George Brewer, lives at St injured by a mule. Dr. I'hemister, of this place, aud Dr. Womack, of o.i li.a livpd there for 15 Family Gathering. Anril 9.

1910. being the 4'th Plato, were called, and with Doc be read in response to their names when called. The public is invited .1 iv. with us iu years. tors Gourley and Bridges, the lo wedding anniversary of Mr.

aud to speuu iuo the Lord. cal physicians, attended the injur Clark, their children A Call. At a regular meeting of the Civic ed boy. He was struck in the The meeting will be held out to cive them a little sur forehead and the blow tore a bnd irash in his scalp aud made a severe doors, place to be announeeu iaer. prise, and on last Thursday evening Maybe XHM You've is wrog? League of Piney Township, held April 3.

1910, it was ordered that Many a good man, if questioned, says: "Oh, I don't need an abstract of title, because And he gives a reason which any experienced real estate or abstract man would instantly know was utterly wrong, dangerous and illogical. Bring baskets of good tmngs they drove up to the front gate 10 in the skull, from which I W. WILHUKU, the Secretary issue a call to all the number of fourteen, coming from Greene M. Bckch, lor Beveval pieces of bone were removed. For a day or so he was organizations for the enforcement H.

Church Clerk. nonntv. this state, which with the of the Local Option law, requesting in quite a critical condition, but family of Mrs. Soward, aud Miss the Herald is pleased to state tnai Eastern Star Re-Organized. he" has since been slowly improving and unless some, complication arises, will recover.

Nannie at home, made a total of eighteen four daughters, as follows: Mrs. Mollie Sanford, Ash Grove, Mrs. Maud A. Soward, Houston, Mrs. Effie Bridges, Snrinjrfield.

Mo. Nannie Clark, them to t-etid three or more delegates to this city on April 30 at 1 p. for the purpose of organising as a county unit for that purpose. It was also ordered that all localities not now organized be requested to do bo before that date. Send delegates and become a part of the Countv Oreanization.

Mary S. Chapter No. 126 Order of Eastern Star was re-organized last Thursday night by Worthy (Wnd Matron Scott, of Carrollton, Odd Fellow Celebration. Texas Lodge of Odd Fellows will celebrate the Ninety-first Anniver Houston, Mo. Sons It.

A. Clark vita and one son, Alva, Ira Clark aud wife and daughter, But the MAN is sincere in his BELIEF. He imagines he is SAFE-when in fact, his property might be in jeopardy right that uiiuute. How about YOU? What do you imagine about au abstract? Or have you given it any thought? You Haven't one penny to lose by coming in here, at your convenience, and talking over this abstract proposition as applied to YOU. Maybe you know all about it Maybe you don't.

Maybe some of the things you've imagined are wrong. If so, you'll appreciate being put right-and the information doesn't cost a cent Whenever you think of an abstract, think of us. Mania Cilv.Kans.;Ora Clark ana wife and three children, Otto.Kans. Hesb Thbasher, Chairman. C.

A. Soward, Sec Recommendation. Editor Hkrald: We, the under Flnvd Clark, who is attending busr sary of the order at the G. A. R.

Hall in Houston April 2Cth. A program of addresses and music is being arranged and an invitation is extended to all members of the order and the public in general to attend. with the following officers: Mrs. Marietta T.Barton Worthy Matron Kirby Patron Mrs. Mary Farris- Associate Matron Mrs.

Bessie McGee Mrs. Serene Phemister Associate Conductress Talbert Taylor Secretary D. E. viimur -XAdah iness college at Springfield. Mr.

Mrs. Clark were the recipients signed, wish to say that we heartily a fin urt rusr. the Kift of the endorse the recommendation which i.ildmn. A splendid dinner was in last week's issue of served on Saturday to the family TV H. Forinastt as being a suitable man for Judge of Eastern District jars iwob Vlrm Alpha Lamar of Texas County.

A succasam rARMsa like Mr. Forinash is cer Miss Grace Martha Text Book Commission In compliance with sections 10952 and 10961 of the School law, the Text Book Commission of Texas County will meet ftt Houston, Saturday, May, 1, 1910, for the consideration of matter relative to the "Text Book." question. J. O. Pat, Chairman a.F.aJ8ertar7 Miss Ella Fitoh-Mrs.

Alice Duke by Mother Clark and on Monday a family picture was taken by Mr. Pace, the photographer. The company will break up this week, each family going to their respective homes. If our scribe' being the only Democrat in the crowd, has had rather a lonesome i time, but have managed to not go hungry. C.

jUSoXAKB. Texas County Abstract and Guaranty Co i Talbert Tayter, flanafer W.H.Farria tainly a suitable man to take care of the interest of our county. B.W. Bcaws, R. Haooarb, T.

W. StrrtoN, 4 J- B. Haidw, W. J- Fox, 0. W.

Mum W. E. Barton t- .1 Jnhnaton AI. TlCbapter meets next Friday night-,.