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Moberly Evening Democrat from Moberly, Missouri • Page 1

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Moberly nm VOLUME 34 MONDAY, DECEMBER 19 NUMBER 124 Week Till During the past week Christmas. enabled us to keep up our stock In most all TOO MANY MORTGAGES Were Given By BrakDman Cavendivr On His Ewat Side Property. In Ladies' and Cents i have lots of new and beautiful patterns and prices are very reasonable i and 1 s- what a lot of nico useful Presents we have. Prices are Right. Robinson's Book Store them either Stick Pins, Cuff Buttons, Get our prices on AMERICAN CUT CLASS And Fine HAND- PAINTED CHINA before purchasing elsewhere, Come In and see our Christmas goods.

this show, VV. S. Russell, of Ottumwa, and I). T. Heimlich, of Jacksonville, Jil are considered if not the best, poultry judges in the United They officiated at tho world's fair show and their work gave eminent satislaction.

A score card from either of these judges worth much. Talk up the. poultry show and do what 'you can to make it a sue-advertise- county. If It will he a ment for our-cit and you wish to exhibit your poultry, send for catalogue and entry blank to P. Mason, Fayette, Mo.

HORRIBLE ACCIDENT. ijrakeman Cavcndcr, who recently left the service of the Wabash and left towrt, it. now develops, committed several-actM while here that lay him liable for a term in the pen if caught. While a resident of Moberly, it seems, Cavcnder borrowed sorr.e money from several parties, in each case giving a first mortgage on his property, on the east side, Hi's rascality came to light after he had left town and now some of the mortgage holders are wondering where they "are at; 1 also where Cavender "is at m.rs. Cavendcr is still in the city and it is thought her husband has gone to Old Mexico, 3 Brakemaii 1C.

Had His' Hand Frightfully Mashed Today, Only Two Wteks Now Until the Big Display of Fine Feathers Will Be Made In Moberly. Two v-ecks from tomorrow the thirteenth annual exhibition of the Missouri State Poultry Association open in this city, and indications arc that it will be the largest incl best in the history of the organization. Secretary If. P. Mason, of Fayette, reports that applications for catalogues are coming in from all sections of the state and from adjoining states.

Tfce big world's fair show was an eye-opener to the poultry fan ciers of the east, who have always considered that had "the best on earth" in the feathered tribe. But' Missourians "showed 'em" to the satisfaction of all that no better chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese ever scratched dirt than those exhibited by fanciers of our own state. And coming so closely alter the world's fair show, the slate show should be made a fitting successor in point of attendance and entries, It is only in a great many- years that any city in the state has the privilege of entertaining the state poultry show, and Mo tverly and Randolph county should 'show their appreciation of this fact by attending in large numbers. The admission fee is only jo cents. Other state shows charge from to 50 cents admission, and it is rual.iy worth the price, but the Missouri association war.

not organised to make money, but to forward the. poultry inter-! csf.s of state, and to this end put the admission price at the low raff of 10 cents. want every Randolph fancier So havi- sonu- of their birds on exhibition. have as hen- anywhere. You'll never.

know bow your birds are til you exhibit them in e.orp.potition with other birds. 1 tlvLs connection call attention to fact (hat mitres at J. 11 Sampson, a Wabash brake-man residing with his wife at 507 Johnson street, had his left hand horribly mashed in the Moberly yards this morning about 7 o'clock, and the injured member was amputated at the hospital shortly after by Dr. Clnpp, assisted by Dr. Kaadt.

The unfortunate brakcman was making up his train at the time of the accident and had gone in between two cars to pull back the knuckle on a Gould coupler. The engine crew getting a signal to come ahead, bumped into the car and Mr. Sampson had his hand caught and mashed to such an extent that amputation at Iho wrist ST.IS necessary. He is at the hospital and Ls resting fairly well this afternoon. McDANIUL-AMICK Guy McDaniel and Miss Zuln Amlck, of Cairo, drove down In a sleigh yesterday morning; and were united in marriage by Klder J.

Berry at his residence at 8 130 o'clock The groom is the son of. the late William MoDanlel and la a young man of most excellent qualities. For three years he owned a stock ranch In Montana, but sold out and came back to his old home to claim his bride, lie Is now a mail carrier on a rural route out of Cairo. Of the bride too much cannot be said in her praise. She is daughter of the late A.

J. Amick and is endowed with qualities lo make a loving wife for the man of her choice. After the ceremony they drove hack in time for Sunday school In Cairo, where.the bride presides as organist, Tho DKMOCKAT joins their many friends in congratulations. IN NKW STORE Frank B. Forney had his mammoth stock of gent's furnishing poods moved Saturday night to his new buildivig, two doors west of his former location, and Is transacting business in his new quarters today, The new room givos-him double the floor to exhibit his choice stock of garments, and his shuw windows permit of'large metropolitan displays being; made.

The new room Is light-ami practically du.st proof At Highlit will be lighted by clusters-oi incandescent lights, Mr. Forney has one of the finest clohing stores in interior Missouri auci with hia competent force of salesmen expects to make 1905 a banner year for business. ENJOYED TURKSY SUPPER A big turkey supper was enjoyed Saturday night by a num'ber of prominent gentlemen of our city. The repast was complete in every detail and each guest did it ample justice. There was but one disagreeable feature of the banquet, and that came when was ordered away from the table after having helped himself to turkey five times.

Those present were Prof. Goct- ze, Geo. Wolf, joe O'Keefe, Wai- tor Rncker, Doe Timbrce, Howard Cunningham and Geo. Davis. More Than Votes Were Cast.

The Boys and Girls Who Won Prizes Are ft woo Bulmlt, En by Vinco, Bulnh Ha worth. Edna Gil In A lice Woods, Jfithol Hamilton, Sviaio Chandler, Joan Tli 01 a Pearl Wood ing Ion, Jonas. Come Tuesday and Paul WliiUon, Percy Allyn, Jamie Charlie Amos Anderson. Cobbio Hubert 73ntier, Jas Alolono, Harry Thomas, Willio urn on I. Get Your Prizes.

THORNE KEY Glean, Bright S'toro, Now, Bright Goods, Fair Open Denting MAXttY BRANUAM of their marriage a profound se- Agaln the services of Elder J. rec until yesterday, when reJa- A. Berry were required yesterday of the bride received a letter evening at 7 o'clock, when lie uni- (conveying information of the mar- S. S. RALLY DAY As a result of the work of Mr.

49 0 THE NIC'W WRIST BAGS They're, quite the daintiest and nicest tilings brought out yet, No wonder they art- popular We'll gladly show you all the styles. Even if you have no intention of buy- you'll want at least to see them. Cox, the attendance at the Sunday school of the First M. E. church yesterday showed an increase of one hundred per cent over the average attendance, the increase being from among 1 former scholars'of the school or those who did not attend Sabbath school The morning church service was a continuation of the Rally Day exercises.

Rev. Gaither made the necessary announcements and led the congregation in the reading- of first psalm. Wm. Maynard made an address on the of a Successful Sunday School Teacher," which was well received. Mr Cox talked entertainingly of his wide experience ia Sunday school work, his travels extending from the Atlantic to the Pacific and the last twenty-live years of his' life being given to this phase of the work of the church.

lie also led the Epworth League service and made another soul-stirring ad- dress in the auditorium of the; church at Che evening service. J. A. Lindloy spoke of the Sunday school in this church and its hopes to'do better work in the future. J.

L. Snyder, secretary of the Y. M. C. spoke on the influence of the Sunday school on a boy's Jife.

All oi the services were interspersed with appropriate music under the efficient leadership of Rev. tiaiiher. in. marriage Joff VV. Maxey and-Miss Lutie Branham, both of the vicinity of Madison, Monroe count)-'.

The- couple come of old and highly esteemed families in that cornmunity. Afters the ceremony they were driven to urn on station and took the train for Kansas City. The DKMOCKAT wishes them luip- piness and prosperity. MARRJKJ) IN ST. LOUIS Miss Heck, a well known and popular young lady, who formerly resided in Mobcrly, but has been residing in St.

Louis of late, was married to Thomas j. Burns, a prominent St Louisan, on October 18th, the ceremony being performed in the Mound City. 'The young folks kept the news groom is engaged in business in St. Louis, and the young couple will continue their residence there. To Mr.

and Mrs. Burns the congratulations of numerous friends arc tendered BURIED THIS MORNING The body of Will Kelps, the Moberly boy who died last Thursday In a hospital in Montana, arrived in Moberly this morning on. No. '20, via St. Paul.

The remains were taken direct from the station to where Rev Oakland cemetery, John Ward conducted brief services at the grave and interment was then made. A number of relatives and friends were present at: the obsequies. Road tho Duily 'Democrat i i Greetings I Bowers has tho most- com- pie to lino of nccoptablo Xiaae Miffs in tho city. Any goods selected now wo dolivor A tuns ICvo. The early secures tho best selection.

Ladies' Cloaks, Suits, Furs, Dress Patterns, Waist Patterns, Kerchiefs, Gloves, Neckwear, Umbrellas, Parses, Bags, Fancy Work, Fancy Pillows of all kinds, Linens, Linen Sets, Blankets, Comforts, all make acceptable X-mas gifts for the Ladies. Men's and Boys' Suits, Overcoats, Shirls, Hats, Neckwear, Suspenders, Hosiery, Gloves, Umbrellas, Suit Cases and Traveling Bags, all make acceptable X-mas gifts-for the Men. Our line is complete. The newest things to be had, at Bowers' Trade Palace. Lace CtertcMns, Carpet Sweepers, Etc, Our lino, complete.

Newest things to be had at En Weber DRUG COftSPAWY. 319 Rood NOTICE The president of the Ladies' Aid Society oi tho Central ChrLstinn church calls a meeting of the society for Wednesday alter noon instead ol Friday, every em- it; 2C8: her be present ft Dry Goods, Clothing, CarpcLsTand Merchant 0 6Hfc.

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