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-APRIL- 1891 3 to a .2 O3 wagon tongues, twisted off axle-trees and entire vehicles" stuck in the mud will begin. Mr. Swihart, of Plattsburg, is in CITY Call for Dem ings and 12 26 6 20 27 7 16 21 28 22 2 9 30 10 17 2425 Last Qr. New- M. 8 ii 18 the city on business It' this good weather lasts this week out, farmers will have, sown-the bulk of their oats.

First Qr. 15 M. Swetland Go's for signal service interpretations. AJPRIt WEATHER. (By Her.

Irl U. Hicks.) Clear, frosty weather wiU follow the storms pf the 1st and 2nd, until on and about the 5th, it will turn warmer, with cloudiness and rains. Tile 9th to 12th is shown in Calendar oexs stormp eriod. April rains, scattering hail storms, with snow in the north, may be expected. Frost and cold will follow.

April showers will gather into wider and heavier storms about the 16th and 17th. The 22d, 2oi3 and 24th are regular storm days in which some active rain and hail storms will occur. A very warm atmosphere, with restless, electri clouds, may admonish of possible In the norUi. snow need not surprise, the regular Don't fail to attend the "Silver Jubilee" of the NewToik Store tomorrow evening. Mrs.

M. Chapin left for St. Loui tbis morning to" purchase and inspect the fashions. The county court is in session as board of The numboi of tax kickers is very small so far. lady's black hand-bag containing a pair of spectacles.

Finder please leave at this office. apG d2l Misses Agues A. Hilt and Lucille Locke returned at noon from a visit to relatives and friends ville. at Moores- H. H.

Raymond came down to-day from Kansas City on business, and will return home to-morrow afternoon. fall of ternperatul rhaps to freezing. There are reasons to expect very active, reactionar3 storms on and about the 28th and 29th. Space forbids explanation. April ends cool to cold.

The circuit clerk is setting things in order for the May term of court, docket of tax There will be a large suits. Drs. Barney and Barney this morning removed an cpitheloma tumor from the eyelid of Judge James Grahiim- The "seven rainy Sundays after a rainy Easter" is about as big a fraud as the groundhog. It failed to rain yesterday. i CHTLIiICOTHE.

CuiUicothe, the county seat of Livingston county, is a city oi 8.000 inhabitants, desirably situated on a hijrh ground between Grand. River 011 thewestand Mcdieiue Creek on the east Ifc has three great Trunk Lines, the C. B. Wabash ami the -M. St.

giving direct transportation without change to Chicago. St. Louis, Kansas City, tst. Joseph, Quincy, Omaha and Oouucil Bluffs. Fine schools, mag mficent churches, three an weekly newspapers, good hotels, an opera house with a seating capacity of SOO, and a public spirited people In i act is the most thrifty, prdgres siva town in Nortti Missouri.

Actual improvements during 1890 $300,100. For further information address 15. Hitt, secretary Chillicothe Com mercial Club. Chillicothe Mo. LITTLE CONS.

W. H. Lewis is at home for a few days. B. O.

Austin of Carrollton is in th city on a visit. The city council will meet row evening. Corn was selling today at 65 cents per bushel. Look out for a wedding in Gravesville soon. 'JEfenry Case is with la grippe.

confined at home J. M. Barron is over from Moores- on business. J. P.

Mayhew, of Louisville, is registered at the-Henrietta. returned to his store at Chula this morning. Ira Ingledue came down from Kansas City yesterday on a visit to relatives. Major J. L.

Mirick, of Carrollton. who has been very sick, is rapidly improving. Myers wll haul you and your trunk for 25 cents. Leave calls at Loeper House or barn. Burrell Masters, a pioneer settler of Grundy county, died last Friday, aged 72 years.

Don't forget the school election to-morrow. Vote for L. Martin for commissiouer. Major S. McWilhams came down from Kansas City last night to remain a few.

days on business. J. H. Wilson, of Delta, Iowa, is in the city and is stopping with Nat Cooper at the Henrietta. Mrs.

S. G. Turner went to Kansas City this morning on a visit of two weeks to relatives and friends. The regular annual sale of Aberdeen Angus cattle will lake place at (jarrollton on Wednesday, April 8. She: me thu difference, between a ready-made tie and one you lie yourself.

He: About an The mud is drying up some" and before long the work of gathering up Uncle Billy Curtis has got woll of la grippe and will start up his vestibule bread and pie train as soon as the mud dries up. The Chicago city election occurs to morrow. Bets are made on Creiger, democrat, against the field. There are five candidates ior mayor. Eev.

E. Blytbe, an Episcopalian minister who resides at Chillicothe, filled the pulpit at the St. John church last Sun. Sam Nesbit -went up to Maryville this morning on business, and from there will go to Ennis, Texas, to assist his father, wiio is engaged in brick making there. The Democratic voters of the city or Chillicotbe requested 'to meel in ward primavios at 7:30 p.

m. on SATURDAY, APUIL 11TH, 1891 for tho purpose of nominating ware councilman, choosing ward commit- to emcn for tho ensuing year, and electing six delegates irom each to a general' convention to be held on Thursday, April 16, at 7:30 m. at the court room to nominate a candiadato for mayor ami choosing councilman-at-largc cornmitteernen and at largo. The places of meeting of the ward primaries are as follows: First City Clerk's office. Second ward Inside railing, court room.

Third Outside room. Fourth ward Grand jury room. By order of Committee W. MC-ILWBATH, Chairman. TO-NIUHT.

The G. A. R. and W. R.

C. Silver Jubilee will take place at the Qrst M. E. Church tbis evening, and a grand ime is expected, as the progarn is a most attractive one- All are cordially invited to attend. The School Election.

The board of education has sps Jointed following judges and lerks of election for the vote on ounty school commissioner on Tuesday, April 7. J. Beasley, S. Powell, B. Todd, Edward Lamb.

Snook, Ed. Diensu, G. rlarker, James Lecper. Mrs. Lizzie Young, of this, city, was chosen Junior vice president of the W.

R. C. department of Missouri, at the encampment held at Moberly. A most excellent selection. Normal cio you all have your pictures taken Huffman's gallery, of course.

He does fine work, sure. FOK building on the North Side Square (both lower and upper floors), lately occupied by Reynolds' Book store. Duel building, Enquire of mard dtf GEO. MILBANK. A case is now before the state supreme court to test the right of the state board of health to revoke the license of a physician simply because tie chooses to advertise his business like anybody else.

The election ourt room. will bo held at the ELECTION NOTICE, We will be greatly obliged if our friends will send us the 'results of Tuesday's election for school direc- ors, the vote on school commissioner as early as possible. SCHOOL COM3IISS10NEK, FOK 7 Rooms and sellar, 3 blocks from square. House 5 rooms, nicely situated, including 10 lots with 150 bearing apple trees. Enquire of Henry Wallbrunn.

April5 dtf. It pays to raise fine stock. John Stewart to-day sold his 5 year old lambletonian gelding to Mr. Ashbaugh, a'New York horse buyer, for 5250., Some of bis neighbors would 36 glad to get one-third that price for "plugs." It was all a joke about stealing lalph Tracy's overcoat. One of his oung friends lifted it out of the hall at their boarding house and wore it )ff right under his nose and then made him set up the cigars to get it ack.

The election of county school commissioner occurs next Tuesday, and while there is no politics involved and there should not be, it is important to the causn of public education that the office should be filled by the very best qualified person that can be found. In casting about for that order of man'wo belieye Prof. L. A. Martin, the present incumbent, fills the bill.

Ho has been found faithful, and there seems to us no necessity for a change. Our busncss men should keep this in mind, and not fail to vote for him next Tuesday. Hon. J. F.

Anderson reached Ihc cily Sunday from Fayettevillo, Arkansas, where he attended the bedside of his dying father, Mr. Andrew Anderson, one of the pioneer settlers of this county, who removed to Fayettoville a few years ago. Mr. Andrew Anderson died at Fayettovillo, Arkansas, April 1, in the 73rd year of his age. Deceased was born in Kentucky but came to this county about fifty years ago, being one of the early settlor, and a few years ago removed to Arkansas, was one of nature's Mr.

Anderson noblemen, and during his long life his character was without a blemish, and no man stood higher in the estimation and confidence of his fellow cilUzcns. Ho wes thefather of Hon. J. F. Anderson, of this county, who was present when he died.

Peace to his ashes. Pioneer Hays in Missouri- Hero where the Indian with his bow, Pursued his pleasure id tlio forest wild, Aud sought and killed his wily foe Or game to cheer the wife uud child, Whose sombre faces never smiled Nor never shone with genial glow. Fearless hunters found the land "As Israelitlsh spies of old;" The rolling prnirie and the forest grand, The wealth of which can ne'er bo told, Nor was the climate e'er too cold. Ami rivers flowiuR o'er shining sand. Tho hunters told a marvelous talc, Of the rich story spread like llamo In grassy feus before a furious gale, Aud restless spirits seeking came To interview uiid hear the name, Missouri! it was called, all hail; They set their minds to seek the Tho creaky cart and oxen bought Aud ulI things done, as for the best To haste the trip, absorbing thought.

All things in place neglecting uausht. In trusting ever to be blest, The maiden younger than her brother Barefoot drives the gentle cows behind. With timid glance, cunt, toward the oilier, Seemed to be more to shame inclined. Because by accident did -really find, That was larger than her mother. The urchins many Iri the cart did ride With faces of white, IVith mouths and eyes all open wide, Noting well each charming sight; Tho careful parent lithe and llcht iN'ith cautious step he strode beside, Thus for weary weeks they drove, Guided mainly by the setting sun, by tlio creek and in the grove.

They rest by night, when day is Aud take the frugal meal till done, A.nd watch the twinkling stars above. O'er prairies boundless as the rolling sea. Through virgin forests long: and wide, rhe doubtful path they barely see; Nouns' well the setting sun their guide, To happy lands, at last descried. That their future humble home will be. Wearied they stay to rest, they see the deer Skim o'er the vastly rolling- plain.

By night the stealthy wolves they hear. Aud children closer crouch they fear tho strain. Their inward terror close resembles pain, Surrounding all proclaim tho "Pioneer." Strong and willing h.iuds deliver constant blows, And fells tlioeotteu tree, and giant And a rude cabin, surely, slowly grows, Beneath their directed strokes. Meanwhile they pass their rustic jokes, As innate pleasure in the rlsageglows. Soon came thu preacher o'er the pathless plain, Armed with the hook of sacred Itcgardless of the storms of snow or rain.

And braves the dangers, fearless dariuf, youth, To lead aright, the Pioneer, for Booth, And turn flagitious souls from endless pain Their temple Iloor, the new, the virgin sod Aud men and women, pensive humbly came, On new made paths, yet barely trod Ity man, to sing and praise the Holy name With awe, as Moses did, the bush allame. Aud pensive bow, and worship Jacob's God. No walls to intercept tho sacrtd song. It flouted free and strong, the ecstatic sound Mellowed hy the trees And thrilled tlio stilly air for miles around And echo answered with quick rebound, lu accents clear, distinct and strong, Thc.su fence and plow the fertile soil, Aud hopeful sow the golden grain To reap tho rich reward of dally toil: They trust the Lord for timely rain And trusting tnui ne'er trust 111 vain. And from tho taste of Idle bread recoil.

The forests gave the meats, of elk and odeer And swine, and the giant hollowjtree Yielded sweets, the right of which the "Pioneer" Had to settle with the angered bees, Who fought and stung the robbers, these Who coiiK' to rob them of theirstorp so ilcnr. The rustic housewife spread the rural board With plenty. Want of dainties from the foreign shore. Loft place for food, tho richer 1 farms afford. And eontoutment the simple store.

And avarice could not ask for more, "Gaunt luinser" sounded as an Idle word. Thus they rounded up their lingering days Aud made dark primeval forests bloom. With health and wealth, and golden rays, And one by one have found their silent tomb. And leftio thoEo who later came. POWDER Absolutely Pure.

A cream of tiirtnr baking i i cstof'ull in leavening- U. S. Government Food Kc-port. NEW AND BEAUTIFUL WALL PAPER SAILOR BROS. ist Door North of Postofflce.

Our entire line is new and fresh PURIFY-BLOOD CLEAR THE COMPLEXION, BRIGHTEN THE EYES, SWEETEW BREATH. TOME THE STOMACH. REGULATE THE 'LIVEJGt A1TO BOWEtS. and BUILD UP THE WHOLE SYSTEM TO PERFECT HEALTH. Hoof land's Podophyllin Pills oof land's Qerman Bitters- QUARTER not a single house.

old ptatern in the The Most Artistic, The Prettiest' Designs, The Lowest Prices. THE LOWEST PRICES. Call and you will be satisfied. All goods guaranted. SAILOR BROS, ist Door North of Postoffice.

BENINATO I WH01E5ALE AND RETAIL Handle enough to supply City Trade Hirsh Brant's old Locust street. Tuesdav Eve, Aoril 7. Tlie New York Store will celebrate its 25 anniversary in befitting style, on the above date with a GRAND MAGNIFICENT OPENING. Elaborate Preparations Have been made, and in bidding you come and enjoy the fe ities of the occasion, it is offering you a privilege that will never again occur. Hie Principal Features Will be a representation of the store as it appears in its infancy First one then the other, blown hithenvard by the boisterous winds of energy and enterprises, or wafted gently on the zephyrs of good will and best intentions, to all.

Wisdom and forethought remind you that your old pair of shoes is not a sufficient protection against the inclemency of a late 1866. Booths representing the foreign countries with the goods handled from the manufacturers of those countries, presided over by "Geninue Natives." A suspension bridge 18 feet long by 10 feet high, made out of spool thread, connecting 1866 with 1891, bridging over the intervening years. A practical exemplification of our mode of doing business. The Dry Goods propensities of Chillicothe and its possibilities. An address by Mr.

H. Gerster And by the whole an historical exhibition, at once instructive and entertaining. Good music throughout the evening. To bless the "Pioneer" and slug his praise! LICENSE TO MARRY. Ed.

G. Haley, of Chillicothe and Hester Ireland, of Sulivan county, Mr. Haley is employed as pumper the water works and is a worthy young man. couple married next Thursday at Everharl'a in Gravesville. will W.

be L. The Southern Methodist parson- of Chillicothe circuit, on South jocust street, been sold to W. W. McMillan $1,100 and Rev. tfr.

Kooker and family have moved the B. B. Smith residence oa East 'oik street. A parsonage will urebased or a new one built. be Governor Francis has approved the election law, which extends the Australian ballot system to every part of the state.

Ho has also approved the committee school text book bill which was passed with a view of obtaining cheaper school books. Democrats should keep in mind that the nominations will be made next Saturday evening. Let us-have a good turn out in every ward and get a fair'expression of the party's wishes and a good ticket. Joseph Gladieux Co. wish to announce that they are now located in the basement under Stephens Sipple's, where they are prepared to furnish pure liquors, wines and beer to the public; also cigars and tobacco.

A very liberal share of the public patronage will be duly appreciated by us. Tho old board of Chillicothe township will meet on Saturday, April 18, to wind up its business, and turn over its records to the new board. It is important that all; the toad overseers of the township be present and prepared to settle their accounts. Chicago municipal election off to-morrow. There are five candidates for mayor in the field regular Democratic, Harrison bolter, Washburne, and Washburn, Independent Republican and Morgan, Socialist.

Bets arc made on Greiger against the field. "They say" that in half of tho farm yards in the county milk cows are piled four deep, waiting for- the roads to permit the creamery wagon to come along. The comes DIED. At the residence of his lather, 011 Hereford street, of heart disessc, on Monday, April 6, 1891, Lewis Moore, son of Win. Moore, aged 30 years, 3 months and 2 days.

Funeral at A. M. E. Church, on Tuesday, April 7, at 1 p. m.

Uncle Jake Mycra has nn old-fash- ed flax hackle that he has had forty- four years, being a part of his marriage portion. His mothor-in-law, the late Mrs. Elizabeth Rolcomb, received it. at her marriage seventy years ago, and it is believed that it is one hundred years old. It can be seen at this office.

Children Cry for ditcher's Castoriac The Lexington (Ky.) papers of April 2nd jntain accounts of the celebration on April 1 of tho birthday anniversaryof Dr. Josesh G. Chinn, of that city. Dr. Chinn.

is one of the few survivors of the war of 1812, and lived some years at Lexington, of city he was elected mayor, and.is,known far and wide as an elder of the Christian church and one of its ablest preachers. 'JS'OR DYSPEPSIA, Indigestion, and Stomach disorders, usa BROWN'S IRON BITTERS. All dealers keep it, SI per bottle. Genuine has trade-mark and crossed red lines on Children Cry for Pitcher's Castoria, Health and self-respect cry out for a new pair of Bargain Shoes at Hawleys. Such an oilier has never been made you before, the circular and cannot last.

Remember, Standard goods from the best factories in the U. made specially to order to uccomodate and suit the Chilli- colhe trade, now on sale at Hawleys at real Reduction Prices. The Ladies' Shoe that cost you $5 last month, now to be had for only for a short space of time, remember. Even the $2.50 Invincible leader in Ladies shoes has been shorn of its proflit and is now held out at $2.25. The child who wears out his shoes before the parent can realize it has a new pair, should get in one extra pair now that prices are- down.

The fortunate individual who can wear a pair a year, should- buy that one pair now, as an ac comodation to his own pocketbook and a help to his dealer, who has never made such an inducement before. All styles, all widths, every decoration, button, lace, congress, for ladies, gentlemen and children at bottom prices. Call at once. Most Respectfully, The Livingston Co. Shoe Dealer, I.

F. iawley Chillicothe, North Room New York Store. The toieadprte, Smith, McVey Go. DO YOU WEAR We call SPECIAL ATTENTION to our IMMENSE stock on Second Floor. We have purchased a much larger and better assortment of CLOTHING this season than ever before.

The Department is presided over by Mr. Ed Eckler, who will take great pleasure in showing goods and prices. We are Exclusive Agents for J. H. Mann Go's fine Tailor Made Suits And Trousers.

These Famous goods are so well known that comment from us is unnecessary. Children and Boy's suits in endless variety. THOE jfP 7OUJ2 Or you are all worn out, really good for nothing, it is general debility. Try SKOWJU'S ZBOJV JilTTJEXS. It will cure you, cleanse your liver, and giro a good appetite.

Many Bargains In our CLOTHING mention about Pairs of Mi AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES: PANTS FOR $1.50 1.75. 2.00 2.50 3.00 4.0O 5-00 cc it $1.00 1.35 1.5O 2.OO 2.50 3,00 4.00 Leader of £ow Prices..

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