Morgan County Republican from Versailles, Missouri • Page 1

Morgan County Republican. CENTRAL MISSOURI FARMING, MINING, REAL ESTATE, RAILROAD AND GENERAL NEWS. THIRTEENTH YEAR. Versailles. Thursday Morning.

July 18. 1912. No. 29. "Rutherford farm" is a land mark that will be known for many years to come, lying near Freedom Church, about four miles north of Versailles, Mr.

Rutherford and Miss Lorena Strickland were married Jan. 6th, 1857. From this union were born eight children, all living but one, Mrs. Thos. Chism who died about thirteen years ago.

Mrs. Rutherford is still living on the old home place, with her two grandchildren while the seven surviving children are scattered all over the country. Mrs. F. W.

Newkirk lives near Tipton. Mirs. A. L. Ross and Mrs.

H. E. Neville live here. Mrs. A.

J. McDonald at Sedalia. Mrs. W. F.

Rutharford lives at Marshfield Oregon. J. F. Lives at Brooklyn Y. and J.

B. Lives at Denver Colo. Mr. Rutherford has always been known as an 111- dustrious, reliable, honest steady going farmer, a man who could be relied and depended on under any and all circumstances and will be greatly missed in this community where he has lived all his good long life. The funeral services were conducted at Freedom Church, by Rev.

McGrow, of Liberty Saturday at two o'clock in the afternoon. An immense concourse of neighbors and friends that attended showed the great esteem in which he was held Obituary. Died at his home near Barnett Monday evening July 8th 1912 at 10 o'clock, after a lingering illness, Mr. Jesse Ashton. Mr.

Ashton was born near Logan, in Haw King County, Ohio, January the 29th, 1836, moved with his parents to Missouri in 1843. Was married April the 14th 1867, to Miss Amanda Calvert, who died June the 2nd 1867. Thus a good man, a kind meighbor, has pased away. Another new made grave in the home of the sleeping dead. Another vacant chair in the home circle Mr.

Ashton was buried at Hopewell Cemetery Wednesday evening. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. F. M. Stickney, of Eldon.

Mr. Ashton, though not a member of any church, possessed that high standard of character, the noblest work of God.A honest man he leaves one sister and a nnmber of relatives and friends who shall see him no more in this world, but Christ said: 4I go to prepare a place for you, whither I am ye may be also." Sadly we sing and with tremulous breath, As we stand by the mystical stream. In the valley and by the dark river of death, And Yet 'tis no more than a dream." Why do we weepwhen the weary ones rest, In the bosom of Jesus Supreme, In mansions of Glory, Prepared for the blest, For death is only a dream. A FRIEND. Card of Thanks, We desire to extend our heart felt thanks to the neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us in the sickness and death of our loved one.

Increase School Terms. Short school terms in rural communities keep down the boy or girl living on a farm while the city cousin receives the advantages the best schools wealthy cities provide. In an effort to more equalize the education of children in Missouri the Missouri State Teachers' Association is pushing an amendment providing for the maintenance of public schools. One of tne greatest drawbacks of the Sugar this Week Eastern $5.60 Western 5.50 C. H.

Mason, Everthing Clean. Dr. Peter George Woods, Candidate for Representative Subject to the Democratic Primary, 1912. You Must Pay Up Or We Must "Go Up." The Postoffice department made a rule several go (it is not law, not, right Or just) that when a criber becomes a year in rears on subscription he ceases to be a subscriber, and becomes an outlaw, and the poor devil of a newspaper man, if he wishes said outlaw to continue the persual his indispensible sheet, must affix a 1-cent stamp to each copy, a total of fiftytwo cents a year. Now that don't look to us like good business; a sure loss of $1.00 on subscription.

which IS surely the news-paper man's share but then adding on fifty-two cents each for postage well, just figure it ut and see how you come but--at the little end of the orn is our guess, It is alogether likely, or more SO, that this recently pay up of a dead past, will not pply to the Taft sheets, possibly not to the Democratic paper of small news-caacity but it is pretty certain that the Roosevelt or papers, will have to show up, or quit. Shall the team roller continue to roll, crushing out all opposition, naybe the square deal bevond recognition; blotting out the golden rule: erasing the ommand "'Thou shalt not Where are you at? Shall ve go on, or quit? It is up to you, or dont quit until the steam roller gets us, so keep your subscription within the twelve month limit, and so help the Republican to continue the fight on the grafters boodlers and thieves, for victory is sure, eventually. Spinsters Club" Miss Annie Lewis Sims, who will leave in the early autumn, for the state of California, desires to announce her farewell recital which will be given Friday night, Aug. and at the Christain Church, of this city. This entertainment is entitled "The Spinsters which has the reputation of being best written of the Old Maids Convention; and while it abounds in fun from start to finish it is innocent mirth, and is especially used for Church and School benefit entertainments.

Miss Sims cordially asks a full house for this last appearance in her home town. New Telephone Company. Our new telephone people, E. M. Carter and two sons, C.

M. and P.H. Carter, from Keitsville Mo. are, here and have taken possession of our city line and will at once go to work fixing the system up in first class shape. They will put in a new switch board, rebuild the line, in fact give the entire system an entire overhauling and we will soon have one of the best telephone systems in the country.

They have been in this business for many years and come here highly recommended, both as good telephone men and good citizens and our people will be glad to give them the right hand of fellowship. There is no question but what Versailles has one of the best paying telephone systems in the bountry and with the work these gentlemen propose to do, will soon be ona of the BEST. Mr. Rutherford Dead. Mr.

Jas. C. Rutherford, who died last Saturday, was one of our oldest and most respective citizens, having been born in Morgan County in 1836 and lived in the county all his lite, living on the same farm where he died for forty-seven years. This farm is known all over the county and the country school is the low salary paid to teachers which makes it necessary for the poor districts to employ instructors who are not properly prepared. The aveaage of the highest monthly salaries in 114 counties 1s only $66.89 while the low average is $29.04.

The last sum will not procure a competent teacher in any school district. It must therefore be an pncontroverted fact that the pupils receiving instruction from teachers in this class are no' prepared to battle with the fierce competition to be met 111 the outside world. If the proposed manntenance amendment is adopted by the voters at the eral election the poor school districts will receive such aid as will place the school more on an equal with the schools of the towns and cities. Sanitation is one of the greatest mands being made by school authorities for the rural distriet schools. Poorly ventilated class rooms, dark buildings, and unsanitary conditions poor districts cannot remedy without State aid will be overcome if the amendment is adopted.

Health of children is far greater than th saving of a few dollars to the State or resident. Three new motor cars were unloaded here this week all going to farmers Joe Moor, Pres Young and Dan Garber each got one. Godleib Gunther also came in from Kansas City with a new Reo which makes five cars among our farmers near Versailles. No man can make as good use of an automobile as a farmer. It also means a larger intrest in good roads.

Misses Jennie and Stella Brooks eft Tuesday to visit relatives. Miss Jennie going to California and Miss Stella to Marshall and Sedalia. Mrs. Henry Kurtz and daughters Clara and Ida, of Boonville, came over last week to visit H. Enscho and family, Miss Clara returning home Sunday.

Mrs. W. N. Gilson and two daughters are visiting this week in the country. Mr.

and Mrs. C. W. Dressie companied by their niece, Miss Perle Dressie, left Tuesday tor Topeka to visit relatives and friends. Mr.

Frank Slusser, of Topeka, who has been visiting his sister, Mrs. C. W. Dressie, returned home Monday. Miss Beulah Kidwell, who has been in Nebraska for over a year, returned home Monday.

She was accompanied by her sister Mrs. Cora Rickard, of Tipton. Our Specials American Lady Corsets $1.00, $1.50 a $2.00 American Lady Slippers, black, brown and white, $2.50, 3.00. $3.50 Gypsy and Bear Brand Hose for ladies, misses and children, black, brown and white, 10c, 15c, 25c, 35c, 50c $1.00 Ladies, Misses and Children's dresses, embroidered, pique, gingham and calico, 50c to $5.00 MUSLIN UNDERWEAR Corset Cover, 25c to $1.00 Skirts 50c to $3.50 Pants 25c to $1.00 Gowns 50c to $2.50 White Waists $1.00 to $1.50 Dress skirts, black, blue, grey, tan, cream, black and white stripe $3.00 to $5.00 Automobile coats, $2.00 to $4.50 Silk Underskirts, black, blue and tan. MEN'S MUSLIN UNDERWEAR.

Short sleeves and knee length, shirts 50c, drawers 50c, unionsuits go. Jno. W. Knoop. For Sale.

Esty organ, in fine condition, very sweet tone. Also fine set of Encyclopedias, good as new, never been used. For particulars call at this office. Mrs. Fannie l'homton and son, of Jefferson City, are visiting her mother Mrs.

P. H. Padgett. Dr. Chas.

Osborne, of Florence, has been down home a few days on the sick list. With two bus wagons and about twenty automobiles in town it's no trouble to get most anywhere a person wants to go. "Outing" parties are all the go now and it's a pretty bad day when a party can't be seen going towards some water hole, each fellow or 44followess" with a bathing suit in his or her pocket. Mr. C.

W. Kavanaugh is taking a vacation, going up to Kansas City and other summer resorts for a few days. He won't stay long. He can't find anything like "Little Grav Lois" and "Spears Cave.".