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THE OLDEST BUSINESS INSTITUTION IN GENTRY COUNTY ESTABLISHED 186S State Historical Society Columbia, Mo. rv .,3 Ki I7 1 1 VOLUME 71 NUMBER 19 ALBANY, GENTRY COUNTY, MISSOURI, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1938 THREE ALBANY YOUNG FEL SPECIAL BAND CONCERT THIS SATURDAY EVENING LOCAL HORSE OUTSTANDING AT SHOW SATURDAY EVE AUNT EMMA" HONORED LOWS IN FOOTBALL CAMP if -f LAST WEEK'S FAIR WAS ANOTHERJIG SUCCESS Large Crowds And Fine Displays Marked The Seventh Annual Event. New Feature Appreciated. HOC THIEF SENTENCED TO IOWA STATE PRISON Sheriff Wood Adams of Albany, Dan Pierce and Frank Gnnter of Stanberry Aided With Detective Work. GUEST AT OBSERVANCE Mrs.

Williams Reached 92d Milestone Saturday. Birthday Celebration Conducted By the Methodist Congregation. Beau Rose, owned and ridden by Dr. F. H.

Rose, was rated as the most colorful animal entered in the horse show at Rose Bowl Saturday evening. Beau Rose was first choice of the judges in the five-gaited senior class and also acclaimed grand champion in the sweepstake classification. These prizes are in addition to many others won by this fine animal during his career in the show ring. This stallion won the same ratings as above in two county fairs in southern Iowa this season and gentlemen representing the Iowa State Fair expressed the desire to have Beau Rose compete in that state but Dr. Rose refused to enter him.

Beau Rose is six years old. Pror. Wm. Schrader and about fifty members of his band will assemble at the public bandstand Saturday evening at the usual time and play a concert in appreciation for co-operation extended them during the past season by business and professional men of Albany. In case the concert is rained out, it will be offered the following Saturday evening.

Prof. Schrader and some of his band members have been taking donations this week for the purpose of purchasing a new baritone horn for one of the musicians. The band as a group, and their director, wish to sincerely thank one and all for their contributions during the past season. Tributes of love and respect, as well as hearty birthday congratulations, were extended in vast numbers to our own "Aunt Emma" Williams during the week-end, at which time one of Albany's oldest pioneer citizens celebrated her 92d birthday. Open-house was held at her home northeast of the square during the day Saturday and on Sunday an interesting program was presented by the congregation of the Methodist church in her honor.

Joe and Ralph Kurtright of Evo-na and Willis Adams went to Mary-ville last week and are laboring to make the state teachers college team this year, and from word received, they seem to be well rated as football material. A dispatch from the college news bureau states that the Kurtright boys are sure to see service in the Bearcats' engagements this season. Joe Kurtright. who was a student there last year, "packed the pigskin" to win a letter last season, playing halfback position. The coach states that Ralph should see some service as guard, because his 170 pounds should fill any gap in the Bearcat line.

Joe is a pledge to Sigma Mu Delta fraternity and the other brother Is a freshman. Willis Adams, oldest son of Sheriff and Mrs. Wood Adams, referred to as a little 150-pound center, arrived as a newcomer to the Bearcat lair, and officials state he has great possibilities to make a good linesman for the Bearcats. He is also a freshman in college. i4 The seventh annual Gentry Co.

Fair held last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in Albany, added another successful yearly gathering to the list of countywide entertainment features. During this year's fair, the visitors reached far beyond the county lines, as well as other states. It is estimated that Thursday night's crowd was the largest aggregation of people that assembled this year for the event, the crowd being estimated at 8,000. Large crowds were in attendance the other two nights and the attendance was estimated at between 4,000 and 5,000 at the night horse show, which was held at Rose Bowl Saturday evening at 7:45, however, rain scattered the fine crowd after only one class of saddle stock had been judged. Although many sought shelter, a part of the crowd braved the rain and remained for the rest of the show and all in all, this new feature offered bv the executive board, seems if -Si Jesse Cunningham, former Stan-berry young man, plead guilty last week to stealing twenty head of hogs weighing about 200 pounds each from Ed Cave, who lives near Adel, Iowa, and he was taken from that county to the state prison at Ft.

Madison where he started serving a five-year sentence. During the first part of the year a series of hog thefts were reported to officers in northwest Missouri and southern Iowa. On the farm of Mr. Cave were found two sideboards to a truck that had been used to corral the hogs. Photographs were taken of the boards and the name of one John Dack was found written with a pencil on one of the boards.

Photographs were mailed out to officers throughout this part of the state and Sheriff Adams, in company with Dan Pierce and Frank Gunter of Stanberry, drove to the home of Mr. Dack, a prominent farmer in the Ravenwood community. Sufficient evidence was secured later. After several weeks of procedure, the sideboards were found to September Term Court In Session This Week Ben Peery Seriously III of Typhoid Fever Ben L. Peery, editor and publisher of the Ledger, and highly esteemed citizen of this community, is in a critical condition physically at the Missouri Methodist hospital in St.

Joseph, a fact his many friends regret to learn. His affliction was diagnosed typhoid fever on Monday of this week and little encouragement has been advanced regarding his recovery up until time of going to press this morning. Mr. Peery's physical condition had been normal, apparently, until a week ago Sunday when he complained of being tired and worn out. On Monday of last week he was taken ill, but continued to come to his office at least once each day, despite his ailments, however, he did not attempt to take charge of his business duties.

Last Wednesday afternoon he decided to go to St. Joseph for an examination and upon arriving there, hospitalization was deemed necessary. Since entering as a patient in that institution Mr. Peery has been in a delirious condition, for the most part, and his body temperature has remained above one hundred degrees, which conditions are said to be typical of typhoid. Many Albany friends and admirers have gone to St.

Joseph to be at his bedside during this week and dozens or others have depended upon his sister. Miss Genevra Peery, as well as his force of employes at the Ledger office, to keep them informed regarding his condition. His many life-long friends in this and other communities will join relatives and others in hoping for him a rapid recovery from his present illness. His force of men at the Ledger office will be happy to inform those interested in his physical condition at any and all times. Should any one desire Mr.

Peery's address, he can be contacted at Room 254. Missouri Methodist hospital, St. Joseph, Missouri. Mrs. James Cox Passed Away at Home Sunday Mrs.

James Cox passed away unexpectedly at her home in the north part of town Sunday morning at about nine o'clock, death resulting from a heart, attack. Mrs. Cox had been in her usual health but had been a sufferer of asthma and hay STUDENT BODY ELECTED PRESIDENT AND OFFICERS to have won the approval of nun- fever for the past fifteen years. She dreds of people. Prof.

Wm. Schrader ate a hearty supper Saturday eve- ning with other members of the and his high school band assembled be a part of an abandoned truck bed at Stanberry, and which was The regular September term of circuit court was called Monday by Judge M. E. Ford of Maryville, and was adjourned yesterday afternoon to convene again this morning at 9 a. m.

Court was opened by setting the docket and several motions were heard by Judge Ford. The first jury cases were set for today and the following cases were disposed of during sessions held Monday, Tuesday and yesterday: State vs. Herbert Brown, accessory to a felony; change of venue to Harrison county. State vs. Ray Moran, bogus check; defendant plead guilty and fine assessed at $10.80 and costs, totaling $40.90.

State vs. Laney Summa. driving auto while intoxicated; defendant plead guilty and punishment as family and late that night was taken ill and death resulted the following morning. Deceased was a daughter of the in the center of the bowl near the judges' quarters and played a few numbers before rain interrupted the Droeram. 3 There were two performances! p.

ana jNancy uavm formerly owned by Cunningham. Iowa officers were notified and Cunningham was later apprehended in Kansas City and arrested. He had been held in the county jail since his arrest in default of bond until last week when he admitted the theft and punishment was assessed at five years in the Iowa stare daily at the stage on the southeast corner of the square and according to the entertainment committee, this is the first year that an entertainment agency has completed their contract without cancelling many acts and substituting with in- fnHfr rtnjx: flnlv nnp act WAR Un- 1874, and had reached the age of 64 years, 5 months and 18 days. Sh was converted while in her teens and united with the Baptist church and remained a faithful follower of her Master until the end. Deceased was married to James Cox Decem- Jimmy Walker was elected president of the student body at the high school this week.

Sponsors were also named and Pror. Dale St. John was selected as student council sponsor. Following are the class officers selected Freshmen President, Lucille Mess-ner; Vice President. Eddie Elliott; Secretary, Mitchell Whitton; Treasurer, Raymond Barnes.

Sophomores President, Harold Davis: Vice President. Vance Par-man; Secretary and Treasurer, Kenneth Wayman; Yell Leader, Mary Frances Glasco. Junior President, Jean Elliott; Vice President, Maurice Fore: Secretary. Lael Summa; Treasurer, Jean Ann Allender; Yell Leader, Kathlyn Steele. Senior President.

J. D. Robertson; Vice President, Paul Monger; Secretary, Jim Mahoney; Treasurer, John Lykins; Yell Leader. Fredia Barnes. prison.

able to arrive this year, that being 25th, 1894 shortly after moving sessed at 60 days in the county Jail; defendant granted parole. CALIFORNIA PEOPLE ARE VISITING RELATIVES HERE to Albany with her parents. To this union were born five children, four MRS. EMILY WILLIAMS of whom survive: Mrs. John Malam.

Jack Cox both of Albany; Mrs. Ber-niece Owen of St. Joseph; and Mrs. Roy Brand of Cameron. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Ar- a hillbilly group, and the agency substituted with a skating act that proved to be one of the most talented acts offered on the program.

Throughout each day there were Judging of exhibits and livestock, in addition to general entertainment on the midway. The K-G Amusement Co. furnished rides and clean concessions that won the ap- ALBANY TEAMS VICTORIOUS IN CLASHES SUNDAY EVE and Aubrey Stelnman of the Mr. and Mrs. A.

B. McKinley and Mrs. Wm. Harris of Bakersfield, California, arrived last Thursday evening for a visit with Mr. and Mrs.

J. W. Grace. Mrs. Harris and daughter, McKinley, were former residents of this county, having moved to California in 1904.

This is the first time the latter has been to Missouri for home and Mary Alice and Grace Louise Malam. also of Albany. Besides her husband she leaves two mAVQl tail'Hr finrf t.h The Allen Monument girls' and National Guard boys' teams were transported to Eagleville Sunday evening- in the Ebersole school bus where they clashed with the Kansas City Athletic boys' and girls' teams. most part, officers of the associa-ther mourn Passing they tion are well pleased with this year's William -and Roscoe DeMoss DENTAL GROUP.TO MEET "HERE SEPTEMBER 27TH a visit since going to California to both of Albany. fair.

The stage talent was highly An Educational Clinical Confer- State vs. Homer Martin and Virgil Jones, disturbing the peace; continued by agreement. State vs. Orley Fanning, forgery; prosecuting attorney entered nolle pros. State vs.

Cleo Sprague, desertion of wife and children; prosecuting attorney entered nolle pros. State vs. Oren Teel, common proseouting attorney entered nolle State vs. Ross Denham, cheat and fraud; prosecuting attorney entered nolle pros. State vs.

Artie B. Pittsenbarger, cheat and fraud; prosecuting attorney entered nolle pros. State vs. Raymond Culver, insufficient funds check; prosecuting attorney entered nolle pros. State vs.

Grover Brown, parole; continued on parole. State vs. Orley Fanning, parole; continued on parole. State vs. Jim Rainey, parole; continued on parole.

State vs. Milton (Toad) Carr, parole; continued on parole. Eslinger. who was on the mound make her home. Mrs.

Harris is Mrs. Grace's mother and she reached her 92d birthday the 14th of last month. She stood the trip fine and is unus- ence will be held at the high school for the Allen girls, pitched a no hit Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday morning at 10 a. m. conducted by Rev.

A. D. Cooper, and burial was in the Grandview cemetery under the direction of the Yaple-Bare service. superior to other years, and the management announced another Gentry County Fair to be held September 6, 7 and 8th next year. The showings made by the various exhibits were gratifying, and many of them were representative auauonum inesoar, September 27th.

under the direction of Dr. H. O. Gruebel and Dr. Murphy, repre-I sentatlves of the State Board of i Health.

These gentlemen will pre i ually active for one of her age. Mrs. I Harris is the widow of the late Wm. Harris, who at one time was asses no run game, striking out 13 batters in five innings. The locals were victorious by a score of 6-0.

The National Guards frame was rained out at the end of the fourth inning and the score was 4-2. Her life has been so full of varied interests and activities that she has not had time to grow old, even though years pile up on her. "Aunt Emma'' looked forward to her birthday celebration and to meeting her many good friends during the past few weeks with all the zest and anticipation of the youngest ones. She walked to the Methodist church Sunday morning where she has been a life-long member. Rev.

D. K. Pe-gues, presiding elder or the St. Joseph district, delivered the principal address during the worship period, and also spoke briefly of Mrs. Williams' life activities.

Relatives of the guest of honor sang "Happy Birthday" during the period between Sunday school and church. After worship a group of about two hundred friends and admirers of Mrs. Williams assembled in the church basement where a basket dinner was enjoyed. The guest of honor was ushered to the basement after -the crowd had assembled, and she viewed the beautiful angelfood birthday cake, which was baked by Mrs. H.

V. Berry, and which was of the Gentry county products we I MILLER TOWNSHIP TO HOLD CONVENTION SUNDAY sent Dr. Walter T. McFall, D.D.S.. F.

I.D.C., from Nashville. nationally known child psychologist sor of Gentry county before township organization. Mr. and Mrs. Grace and their guests drove to Edinburg Sunday and spent the day with old time friends.

Mrs. Harris was born and reared In that vicinity. The annual Miller township Sunday school convention will be held at Gentryville Sunday, September 18th, beginning at 10 a. m. Sunday school will be conducted as usual and Rev.

Joe Rainey will conduct and periodontist. This is one of a series of seven educational clinical conferences that are being held by the State Board or Health. Dr. Kllng stated Tuesday that two hundred dentists are expected to be present at this con- Two thrilling games are scheduled to be played here tomorrow evening, they being the Maryville Chamber of Commerce team vs. Gentry County All-Stars and Allen girls vs.

Gallatin girls. There will be no advance in admission prices and these games are expected to be thrillers. Drive to the local diamond tomorrow evening to see these girls and boys in action. MISS PAULINE WELCH REMOVED FROM HOSPITAL i worship service at 11. There will be Terence.

Following the clinical event there will be a regular meet-' lng of the Northwest Missouri Dis-! trict Dental Society at the New Al State vs. Willard O'Neal, stay of execution; continued on stay. State vs. Elsworth McMichael, defendant paroled. Fifteen civil cases were disposed or including the following: City of Stanberry, ex rel C.

H. Ar- a basket dinner at the noon hour. Rev. E. Cullom Grimshaw, pastor of the Albany Presbyterian church, will be principal speaker of the afternoon.

There will also be other speakers and special musical numbers will form a part of the program. All are invited to attend. bany hotel in the evening. Royal Neighbors Meet. Postponed.

The Ledger has been asked to announce that the Royal Neighbors school of instruction, which was announced to be held here September HOMECOMING AT EUREKA. (Continued on page 4 used to see in other years. Some of the departments were much larger than in former years, while a few departments were smaller. The annual dinner given by the management to the press members of this and adjoining counties Friday evening at the New Albany Hotel was an enjoyable event. While all expenses have not been paid yet, the board of directors arj confident that there will be sufficient funds to take care of all indebtedness, with probably a small balance left.

The committees worked harmoniously in their respective lines in preparation for the fair, and on the opening day practically everything was ready for the big event. The public in general seems to appreciate the efforts and expense advanced by the business and professional men to bring about such a well-rounded program for its entertainment, and those in charge are to be commended on their beautiful performance. Following are the awards as reported by those who were in charge of the various departments: Largest Pumpkin 1st, Inza Butler; 2nd, Carlos Denham. Tallest Stalk of Corn 1st, Arthur The Rabbit Ridge club is planning to conduct the second anninl Relatives received word the first of the week that Mr. and Mrs.

Alex Welch had removed their daughter. Miss Pauline, from the Missouri Methodist hospital in St. Joseph, to the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Beery in that city, a fact her many friends will be happy to learn.

It will be remembered that Miss Pauline underwent a tonsilectomy several weeks ago and later suffered hemorrhages and was placed in the hospital for treatment. Blood transfusions were administered during last week and Miss Welch is recovering satisfactorily. DUNCANS VISITED HERE. 20th. has been postponed indefinite G.

W. REED HOME. homecoming at Eureka school house Sunday. September 25th, and all former teachers and students are I invited to attend. Earle C.

Duncan, former superintendent of schools or Gentry county, KREY PACKINC. CO. BUYING HOGS AT STANBERRY and also former superintendent at New Hampton, who now resides at The event was held for the first G. W. Reed, well known Albany citizen, who had been at the Mayo clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, for the past few days under physical observation, returned home Sunday.

Mr. Reed stated the first or the week that during his recent examination, complications were discovered that are expected to be difficult to treat, a fact his many friends will be sorry to learn. L. H. Crook, formerly of the south part of the state, but who is now affiliated with Ed Derks, representing the Krey Packing whose APPRECIATED FAIR TALENT.

Columbus, Ohio, was in this county with Mrs. Duncan last week and they were visiting his mother, Mrs. Frank W. Duncan, at New Hampton. Duncan is field representative of the Ohio unemployment compensation commission, a post he has held time last year and a fine crowd from various sections of the state was in attendance.

The usual basket dinner and informal program will be held and this notice may be considered as an invitation to anyone who cares to attend. A gravel road by the school house will remove any possibilities of not at The Dorsey church and Sunday decorated with 92 lighted candles that designated the number of years she has lived in this community, contributing her share to the prosperity and moral well being of her people. After the dinner hour P. P. Stapleton paid respects to the nonagenarian guest by reading, in an impressive manner, an article entitled "My which had been prepared by Dr.

C. D. Bulla, brother of Mrs. Williams. "Aunt Emma" received many nice gifts during the day and after the crowd had dispersed, she went to the James Cox home in the north part of town and paid her personal respects to the family, in the loss of their wife and loved one, who passed away at the home that morning.

Following Is the intimate tribute read at the church which Dr. Bulla prepared: "Emily is my father's daughter, therefore she is my sister. She js my mother's other self. The law In physics which makes it impossible for a body to be in two places at the same time does not obtain In the case or mothers. But as mothers are sometimes needed in more than two places at the same time, God made sisters.

"In concern for my welfare Emily school members requested this news paper to thank the executive board members of the fair association for office is located at Stanberry, was in Albany the first of the week and paid the Ledger office a call. Mr. Crook stated that a local market was being established in Stanberry for hog producers and that their company is in a position to service farmers in this section with the highest prices for all grades and classes of hogs. H-O-G-S! Market your hogs where there are tending, should Inclement weather for a year. He also Is president of the Columbus chapter of the Reserve Officers' association, a luncheon club said to be the third largest of its the type of entertainment they offered the public last week.

conditions be prevalent at that time. no commission or yardage costs. We BOND ISSUE DEFEATED AT MILLER TWP. ELECTION have a daily market and can guarantee more net dollars for any class or grade. Call or write KREY PACKING Stanberry, Phone 60.

3 m. tf kind in the United States. The Duncans have been gone from Missouri for 11 years, and have been at Columbus seven years. To Preach Here Sunday. Rev.

Wm. H. Butler of St. Joseph will preach at the Baptist church both morning and evening Sunday, September 18th. The suggested bond issue of 000, which was voted upon by Miller To Preach At Union.

Rev. Harley Leach will conduct both morning and evening services at the Union Baptist church Sunday, September 18th. All members are urged to attend. JONES REUNION TO BE HELD IN ALBANY SUNDAY It Pays To Look Well Do you agree with us? If so, come to our shop for your barber work. We strive to please and we have the oldest record of any barber shop in Gentry county.

HORNBUCKLE'S. Adv. The Jones clan will hold its fourth annual reunion at the old township citizens Tuesday, was defeated. The suggested proposition was for the purpose of road construction in Miller township and citizens expressed themselves as follows In the three precincts: Gentryville. 220 for, 34 against; Berlin.

68 for, 148 against: McFall, 175 for. 116 against Auxiliary Members. Attention. The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion will be held Friday evening at 7:30. All members are urged to be present.

Legion Meeting Notice. A meetlne will be held next south side school building Sunday, Kier; 2nd. A. J. Armstrong.

Best peck Timothy Seed 1st, Bobby Richards: 2nd, Chas. R. Williams. Best peck Wheat 1st, R. H.

Watson; 2nd, James Childers. Best peck Oats 1st, James Childers: 2nd, C. O. Magee. Best bunch Soybeans 1st, Bobby Richards; 2nd, Robert Browning.

Best bunch Alfalfa 1st, Harry Carter; 2nd, C. I. Rudy. Best peck Potatoes 1st, C. O.

Magee; 2nd, Mrs. Carlos Denham. dozen Sweet Potatoes 1st, C. O. Magee (no competition).

Dozen Tomatoes 1st, Vivian Rudy: 2nd. Mrs. C. I. Rudy.

Best Head Cabbage 1st, Mrs. Carlos Denham (no competition). Best Crook Neck Squash 1st, Ben Woody (no competition). Best 10 stalks Grain Sorghum 1st, James Childers, 2nd. James Childers.

Draft Horses and Moles Stallion, 2 years and over 1st, W. (Continued on page 8) Thursday evenlne. September 22, at which time election of post officers will be conducted. All members are September 18th, Mrs. Wood Adams wishes to announce.

All relatives are invited to bring their dinner and spend the day visiting and Invited to attend. For Sale. Eight registered Shropshire rams, four Hampshire yearlings and two-year-olds. H. S.

POWERS, Gentrv. Adv. fp 2t Misplaced at Flower Show. Base to punch bowl. Would appreciate having some one return it.

Phone 373. fy no Adv. MARRIAGE LICENSES. Earl Osborne Albany Mulrel Parman Denver For Rent. Two modern sleeping rooms, close in.

MRS. D. O. KENT. Adv.

fp Arthur C. Jergens Adair, la. NOTICE TO CITY TAXPAYERS. It will be necessary under the new tax procedure to advertise ail real estate on which there is delinquent city taxes. This real estate will be advertised for sale Sept.

29. 1938. By order of city council, RuDy Hopkins, Collector Adv. 2t Mildred Cavanaugh Casey, la. Bake Sale Saturday.

By ladles of the Hill's Chapel church at the Albany Hardware. Pleasant Valley Ladies. Aid will hold bake sale at Albany hardware store Saturday. Velma Elizabeth Brown.JDes Moines Joseph Raymond Dllley Moines Apartment For Rent. Five rooms with bath.

See J. E. Lainhart Adv. fp GRATEFUL FOR RECOGNITION. Mrs.

Emily Williams wishes to publicly thank her many friends and neighbors for their nice gifts, congratulations and those who contributed in any way to add to the happiness of her birthday Farm For Rent. Close to town. Also 40 acres good pasture, immediate possession. M. For Sale.

Corn binder in Rood repair. C. R. For Sale. All-crop harvester.

ROSS St TAFF, King City, Mo. Phone 220. Adv. fp Radio For Sale. Dry battery.

New batteries, formerly cost $59.95, will sell for $1955. MRS. PETE STEINMAN. Adv. fp Carload of Junk Wanted.

See ALVIN WHITTON. Adv. RAY MURPHY. Adv. WHITTON.

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