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IJtafti VOLUME 45 ALBANY, GENTRY COUNTY, MISSOURI, THURSDAY, JUNE 5. 1913 NUMBER 51 STATE CONFERENCE MET. COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES. MISS MARIE AN8LYN MARRIED. MRS AGNES GIBSON DEAD.

DEAD AT 90 YEARS. Win. T. Maddden ClostiH a Remarkably Long and Interesting Life. DO COMMENDIBLE WORK.

The members of the Ladies' Literary club have taken the matter Into their hands and have employed men to clean up and beautify. Highland cemetery, and from all indications that sacred place will be a place of beauty this summer and not one that is a shame to the community. As the cemetery is an individual enterprise the city has no authority to look after it. A number of times there have been efforts to raise sufficient endowment to maintain a care taker for the grounds but the plans have never materialized. The work of cleaning the grounds is pretty well finished, and the ladles are going to ask parties who have 'lots in the cemetery to contribute $1 each for the expense of the work done and maintaining it during the remainder of the summer.

There are very few people who have loved ones buried there but would gladly give $1 a year to know that the graves and all other premises are kept well trimmed and In order. Mrs. G. W. Doyle is the president of the club and remittances may be made to her, and any amount will be thankfully received.

This is certainly a commendible work on the part of the ladies and one which should meet with hearty response from all interested in the cemetery. They Intend to make this a perpetual undertaking, or until some other means are devised for caring for the grounds, and if there should happen to be any money in the treasury at the close of this season it will be kept for the following year. DIED IN ILLINOIS. John W. Crlssman died at the home of his daughter, Mrs.

Samuel Mawhinney, near Weldon, Illinois, Monday, June 2d, at 12:30 p. aged 75 years, 5 monts and 15 days. His death was not unexpected us he had been in failing health All of his children were at his bed side except two, one arriving shortly after his death. Funeral services were held at the Mawhinney home and the body was shipped to Albany for burial, ar riving Wednesday evening. Ser vices were held this afternoon at he home of J.

M. Bird, north of town, at 3 o'clock, conducted by Hev. T. H. Swearingen, and the in ferment was at Grandview, beside th bodv of his wife who died last January.

Mr. Crlssman was a native of 11 linols, and spent the greater part of his life there. He lived In Nebraska for 15 years and eight years ago moved to Gentry county, locating near Darlington, where he lived until the death of his wife. Shortly after her death he went to Illinois to spend some time with his daughter, and there he gradually declined in health. He leaves five daughters and two sons.

They are Mrs. Effie Baker and Mrs. J. M. Bird, of Albany; Mrs.

Mawhinne Weldon, Mrs. Hidges, of Guide Rock, Nebraska; Mrs. Maude Getty, of Grand Valley, Colorado, and George and Bert Criesman, of near Darlington. TOWNSHIP ASESSSORS MEET. All of the townships of the county were represented at the assessors' meeting held at the county clerk's office Monday, in response to a call by S.

B. Wilson. One of the objects of the session was to make uniform valuations for assessing on personal and real property for the coming season. By this agreement they have a basis on which to work and the assessment will be pretty uniform over the entire county. The assessors present were S.

B. Wilson, Athens; Paul J. Uhlig, Bogle; Laban Kim-brell, Cooper; Guy Cliffnian, Hug-gins; J. E. Parman, Howard; Jno.

Turner, Jackson; Albert Robertson, Miller; Harry Carter, Wilson. Most of the assessors will begin their work next week. We are requested to ask that the farmers make an inventory of their property before the assessor's visit, as it will facilitate matters for both parties. BERRIES ARE PLENTIFUL. Home grown strawberries are now filling the local market.

The crop is very plentiful this year, and the flavor cannot be beaten any where, we believe. LADIES Palnu'r College Closes a Successful Year's Work with Appropriate Program. Albany's higher institution 'of learning, Palmer college, this week closed a successful year's work. The program as announced a week or two ago was carried out in prac tically every detail. On Sunday afternoon Dr.

J. F. Burnett, of Day ton, Ohio, preached the baccalaureate sermon to a good sized audience. On Sunday night no ser vices were held at the college, but there was a union meeting at the college church in town, at which a number of visiting ministers spoke on Sunday observance. On Monday night the pupils of the piano and voice departments gave their recital, and on Tuesday night Misses Opal Peery and Aletha Flowers, graduates from the expression department, gave their joint recital.

Wednesday night was the regular commencement exercises. The principal address was delivered by Dr. O. B. Whitaker, of Hickory county.

The threatening weather kept a good many from attending this service. There were three degrees given, the Bachelor of Arts degree to A. M. Hanson, of Mar-shalltown, Iowa, and Misses Peery and Flowers received degrees from the expression department. Certificates were granted to students in the brief shorthand course.

They were Misses Vivian Peery, Bertha Crosswhlte, Estella Ross Hazel Cason and Vera Woodward. Austin Hornbaker and Miss Eva Brackney received diplomas froi the academic course. The prospect for the school for next year is exceedingly bright. The faculty has been enlarged, new branches being taught, which will draw more young people to Is school. An active campaign will be made this summer, and with a favorable agricultural season we expect to see a large increase in attendance.

DIED IN CALIFORNIA. Mrs.Amanda Warrens, formerly this county, died at 11 o'clock on last Thursday, May 29th, at the home of her son, Victor In Ken nett. California, where she bad been visiting for a couple of month The body was shipped to Albany for burial, arriving here Monday at noon. Funeral services were held at the Christian church at one o'clock Tuesday, conducted by Eld. G.

W. Maxwell, and the interment was at Grandview. The son Victor accompanied the body back Mr. Warrens, Mrs. J.

C. Stanton and Miss Berniece Warrens, of Kan sas City, and Mrs. Ida Cranor, of near Darlington, were present at the funeral. Amanda E. Kessler was born in Craig county, Virginia, March 6, 1850, and died May 29, 1913, In Kennett.

California. With her parents she came to Albany, in 1857, later moving to King City, where in November 23d, 1869, she was united in marriage to August Warrens. To this union ten chil dren were born, all living. They are, Ida J. Cranor, Albany; J.

and B. C. Warrens, of Alaska; V. E. and Alva P.

Warrens, of Ken nett, California; George M. War rens, of Cedarvllle, California; Orin A. Warrens, of Mason, Nevada; Lo la M. Boland, of Pittsburg, Mina A. Stanton utid Berniece M.

Warrens, of Kansas City. Since the death of her husband, November 23d, 1910, she had made her homo with her daughter, Mrs. J. E. Stanton, in Kansas City.

ALBANY WILL CELEBRATE. With the aid and co-operation of nearly every business man in Albany, I will put on the grandest celebration ever held in Gentry county, at Albany's famous fair grounds on our nation's anniversary. Make your arrangements to attend. Bring your dinners. Plenty of fine shade and pure water and lots of free entertainment.

C. E. LITTLEWOOD, Manager. MADE HIGHEST GRADE. Boyd Smith, who is attending dental school at St.

Louis, won first honors in his class, as he received the highest grade of any member In the recent examination. His friends here are proud of him. The Iowa state conference of the Christian church met at Palmer collie this week, in connection with the commencement exercises. The first session was Monday morning, and it was called to order by Dr. D.

M. Helfenstelu, of Des Moines, Iowa, president, and with John Kyle, of Perlee, Iowa, secretary. Devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. Maggie Wallace. The address of welcome was delivered by Rev.

W. O. Hornbaker, pastor of the college church. The principal topic for discussion that morning was "The Minister and his Duties," led by Rev, U. S.

Johnson, of Clemmons, IowaV of the part of a citizen. The section of the Minister with his Bible was written by Rev. S. M. Mllholand, who was unable to be present, and was read by Rev.

Ida. Menagh, of Linden, Iowa. The Minister and his Congregation fwas discussed by Pres. Watklns. The afternoon session opened wit a discussion of the theme "Why I Decided to be a Minister," to which responses were made by ministerial students of the college, Messrs.

Humphrey, Pltzen-barger, Borst and Schooley. Discussion of an interstate conference including Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska, by Rev. J. W. Piper, of Le Grand, Iowa, president of the board of trustees of Palmer college, was given.

Pres. Wat-kljis gave a talk of "Palmer, Lln-com and Waubleau colleges, if Consolidated." Rev. R. A. Lewis, of Madrid, Iowa, talked on "Characteristics of a True Minister." The Young Ministers' Quartette furnished music.

On Tuesday morning the reports of committees, treasurer and the department secretaries were read, and the election of officers was held, with the following result: President, Rev. D. M. Helfenstein, D. secretary, John Kyle; treasurer, E.

F. Saunders, of Montezuma, la. Dr. L. E.

Follenebee gatye an address on "True to Our Principals." A paper was read by Rev. E. E. Bennett, of Des Moines, on "Is the Religious World in Need of the Principles of the Christian Church?" And Dr. J.

F. Burnett, D. of Dayton, Ohio, talked on "Our Interests and Obligations." The Tuesday afternoon devotional services were led by Rev. U. S.

Johnson. The report of the secretary of the board of trustees of Palmer college and the report of the president were heard, and the election of the trustees of the Iowa state conference was held. Dr. Burnett gave a very Interesting account of the Dayton flood, relating his own experiences and observations, speaking in particular of the level to which the distress brought all alike and poor. Upon mention of the condition of the publishing house, caused by the flood, and as the publishing company Is not asking for contributions there were eleven subscriptions taken for the church paper, the Herald of Gospel Liberty, the oldest religious paper in the world.

The principal event of interest in tlie Wednesday morning session was the election of the members of the board of trustees of Palmer college. The following parties were elected For the term of three years: Hev. F. G. Coffin, D.

Albany, N. Y. Jiev. E. A.

Watkins, D. Albany, Rev. L. Follansbee, D. Des Moines, Iowa; A.

M. Benge, Wlnterset. Iowa; E. F. Saunders, Montezuma, Iowa; W.

P. Stapleton, Albany, Mo. For two years: A. S. Lynn, Orient, A.

B. Price, Albany, J. W. Piper, Le Grand, T. H.

Whitaker, Waubleau, W. H. lledrick, Kansas; II. E. Warrens, Kansas.

For one year: S. F. Peery, Albany, L. E. Denmire, Montrose, J.

C. Bloyd, Kansas; C. C. Hendrickson, Kansas; C. E.

Huff, Kansas; Rev. J. A. Stover, P. Muncia, Ind.

Just before the closing of the morning session Dr. Burnett gave a very elaborate description of the church's task in Porto Rico. BOUGHT FORD CARS. Jos. M.

Dills and Mrs. Jos. L. Yeater, both from southeast of town, and the Roe Brothers, at Darlington, have bought Ford cars the past week. A wedding that came as a sur prise to the citizens of Albany was that of Miss Marie Anslyn to Rev.

Ernest C. House, which was sol emnized at the brldo's home at 8 o'clock Tuesday mornlug, June 3d, Elder John B. Dickson, a former pastor of the Christian church and a personal friend of the groom, of ficiating. The ceremony was performed In the presence of only a few relatives and intimate friends. The young couple autoed to Dar-iugton immediately after the cere mony, and from there left for an extended trip through the south.

west. They will make their home In Albany with the brlde'B parents. Mr. House Is general evengellat of the Christian church, and ha had his headquarters at Topeka, Kansas, for some time, but here after will make this his home. He was for some time organizer for the National Bible study association In this part of the state, later returning to evangelistic work.

The bride is the only child of Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Anslyn and la one of Albany's nicest and best young women.

She was born and reared here, and her parents have given her good educational advantages, especially In music in which she Is talented. The evening before her marriage she gave a piano number in the recital at Palmer college and no one then suspected her plans for the following morning. She Is a most excellent young woman, a worker In the Christian church, and a member of the orchestra there. MUS. MARY WILSON DEAD.

Mrs. Mary Wilson died at the home of her poii, It. L. Wilson, south of Albany.last Saturduy afternoon at twenty minutes past, four, of cancer of the stomach. She had been In failing health for about seven years, and for the last several months had been confined to her bed.

Th body was taken to the old home, 2 miles south of Denver, last Sunday morning and funeral sorviees held there, conducted by Rev. S. II. Leather-man, pastor of the M. E.

church, South, at Denver, after which it was buried in the family burying ground on the farm the family has owned for more than half a century, and beside the body of the husband, who died about a year and a half ago. Mrs. Wilson's maiden name was Mary E. Trotter. She was in Bedford county, Virginia, gust 13, 1837, being in her born years at the time of her death.

She was married to Wm. Wilson and to them twelve children were born, three of them dying In Virginia. The family came to Missouri In 1881, and moved to the farm owned by Mr. Wilson up In Howard township. The living children are J.

P. Wilson, of Calome, S. Mrs. Alice Wright, of Worth county; Mrs. Belle Lunsford, Mrs.

Callie DeMott and Wm. Wilson, of Denver; Chas. Wilson and Mrs. Emma Evans, of Stanberry; R. L.

Wilson, of Albany. AT THE BOX TON. The week end bill will include the following: Friday, l'athe Weekly No. 17. "The Mystery of the Stolen Child." Featuring Maurice Costello.

"Fixing Auntie Up" (Lubin com edy. "Clarence at the Com ely. Saturday. "Gen. Scott's Protege" (Pathe.) "Captain Mary Brown," Vltagraph Drama.

"Found Out." (Comedy.) Mr. Blodgett. will sing the fol lowing selections for last half of week: Thursday night, "Spring-Tldo." Friday night, "I Hear You Call ing Me." Saturday night, "Over the Des- ert. NEW PANITATORIUM. I have opened a pantatorium and dyeing and cleaning establishment in the up-stairs of Dr.

Campbell's building, next to W. P. Staploton's office, and ask a share of the public patronage. Will call for and deliver packages. Adv.

Earl Longstreth. Death Came Last Saturday Morn-iug to Venerable and Re-. iiiatkable Old Lady. Mrs. Agnes P.

Gibson, whose illness bad been noted In these columns from time to time, died at the home of her son Dan last Saturday morning, May 1st, at one q'cl'ock, of kidney trouble, at the advanced age of 80 years, 7 months and 2 days. Funeral services were held at the Gibson home Sunday afternoon at half past four, conducted by her pastor, Rev. A. J. Brock, assisted by a former pastor, Rev.

L. C. Powell, of St. Joseph. Burial was at Highland, beside the grave of the husband, who died about fourteen years ago.

Deceased's maiden name was Agnes P. Clelland. She was born October 28, 1832, in the parish of East Kilbride, Lanarkshire, Scotland. She grew to womanhood in the place of her nativity, and when about thirty years old, in 1862, came to America, and located near Portage, Wisconsin. Shortly afterwards she was married to John Gibson, and to them five children were born, the three surviving being Mrs.

Agnes Gibson, of Allendale, Daniel Gibson and Mrs. Margaret Whaley, of Albany. She is also survived by three brothers and one sister, Jas. Clelland, of Martinsville, Samuel Clelland, of this county; John Clelland, of Sullivan county, and Mrs. Mary Cochran, of Albany.

Mr. and Mrs. Gibson came to Missouri about 1868 and settled six miles east of Albany, which farm continued to be their hnmo until Mr. Gibson's death. She then left the farm and had since made Albany her home.

Mrs. Gibson was blessed with a remarkably strong constitution. During her earlier years she was an industrious woman, a trait so characteristic of her people, was used to hard work, and it was by her help that the family was able to. acquire the competency they enjoyed. She was rarely sick, and rarely idle.

About two years ago she fell down a flight of steps at the home of her son Dan and was seriously injured, and her remarkable vitality was displayed in her recovery. Last fall she suffered a severe attack of pneumonia, but was able to overcome that, and she gave evidence of being spared for years to her family, until the new disease began to prey upon her, and to which she succumbed. With the death of Mrs. Gibson there passed to the great beyond one of God's noblewomen. Not only do her children rise up and call her blessed, but there are scores, even hundreds of others who attest to the benlficent influence of her saintly character.

From her radiated that atmosphere that impelled the good in one to become uppermost, and the blessings of her Christian Influence will continue to bear fruit. She was a remarkable woman in many ways. In early life she was converted and joined the Evengelical Union church, but when she came to America she united with the Methodist Episco-pa, in which communion she remained faithful and steadfast. The character she possessed in her later years was the fruit of her life of faith and prayer to her God, and her translation was but a step to that home she had anticipated so long and to which she had bo often urged others to pre pare for. She was broad In sympathies, and generouB in benevolences, those near nnlv knowine the extent of her her her her benefactions.

She leaves a memory that is a benediction to all her loved ones. W. HUNTER LANDS JOB. In a letter received yesterday by W. E.

Teel from Gov. Major, he stated that he had recommended Geo. W. Hunter, of Albany, as secretary to the Board of Pardons and Paroles, and that he understood that the board had selected Mr. Hunter and had notified him to appear before them.

The position pays $1200 a year. If he has really landed the job, George's friends extend congratulations. TEACHER-TRAINING COURSE. All students interested in the Teacher-Training course of the Albany high school, please meet the superintendent at the high school building Monday, June 9th, at 10 m. William T.

Madden, with one exception the oldest person in Albany, died at his home last Saturday morning, May 31st, after an Illness of less than four days. The announcement of the death of this venerable citizen came as a surprise to many, as comparatively few knew that he had been ailing. He was a familiar figure on our streets, and made frequent trips to town, often walking the half mile from his home to square. He had been in customary good health up to day he was stricken, which tha his the was Tuesday night. He had been out in the field that day and when he came home, he ate his supper and walked upstairs to his bedroom, as was his custom, but during thij night he suffered a stroke, from which he did not recover.

Funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon, con ducted by Rev. T. H. Swearingen, assisted by Rev. C.

N. White, and A J. Brock, and the burial was at the Magee cemetery. "Uncle Billy" Madden, as he waa familiarly called, had been a resident of this county for sixty-one years. He was known by all of the old settlers for miles around, most of whom had preceded him.

Although he lived a score more years than the alotted three score years and ten, his body was more erect than many men much younger, and his health was exceedingly good for one of his age. All through the long years he led an abstemious life. He was never known to use tobacco In any form, nor did he ever touch liquor. Another remarkable feature of this venerable man was that he never owned a pair of glasses, and up to the last he could read- the newspapers without the aid of glasses. Mr.

Madden was almost 90 years old at the time of his death, as he was born October 7, 1823. He was a native of Blount county, Tennessee. From that county he moved to Monroe county, where he was reared and educated. In 1847 he came to Missouri, and located in Clay county, and five years later he came to Gentry county where he had since lived. In 1863 he enlisted in Co.

E. 1st Mo. Cav. of the U. S.

army and remained in the service two years, acting as second lieutenant. April 6, 1847, he married Miss Frances Wayman, and to them were born nine children, four of whom are living. They are Mrs. Margaret Sullinger, Mrs. Sarah Magee, Mrs.

Victoria Sellers and Geo. M. Madden, all of Albany. Mrs. Madden died May 4, 1888, and on October 11th of the same year he was married to Mrs.

Mary Smith, who with two sonB, H. T. and John, survive him. Mr. Madden was successful his financial affairs.

He quired a considerable estate, had made large gifts to his dren. vet still at his death in chil-was possessed of a considerable amount. He had been a member of the M. E. church, South, for many years.

REX THEATRE. For tonight: "A False Friend," Drama. The Will-be-Weds," Comedy. "A Western Romance," Drama. For Friday: "Vengence is Mine," Drama.

"Bunny's Honeymoon," Comedy. "T.he Transition," Drama. On Saturday we have an extra three reel feature, "The Misers Millions, Drama. This is one of the most interesting pictures ever shown in Albany and is bound to please you. REX THEATRE.

INSURANCE. J. D. Wayman writeB fire and tornado insurance in strong old line insurance companies which will not suspend business in the state. If your property is uninsured, see, call or write him.

Office in the Bank of Albany Bldg. Phone 85. REV. DICKSON TO PREACH. At the request of many friends Rev.

J. B. Dickson will preacn at the Christian church tonight at 8 o'clock. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend..