Moberly Weekly Monitor from Moberly, Missouri • Page 5

THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 5, 1931 S.B. COOK, LEADING DEMOCRAT, DIES Former Secretary of State Succumbs to Heart Attack in Jefferson City ACTIVE IN BANKING BUSINESS AT 78 MONITOR-INDEX AND DEMOCRAT. MOBERLY. MO. PAGEFIVB GANNON FACES CHURCH HEARING i JEFFERSON CITY, Feb.

5 (AP)--Death last night claimed former Secretary of State Sam B. Cook, 78, removing one of the last ot the old school of Democratic politicians who' ruled the destinies "ot Missouri before of "the mysterious stranger." Born near Front in 1852, Cook came to Missouri with his parents as a lad of and worked his way up from a farm band to president of the second largest-bank in Jefferson City. Hia took him through county political offices and in and out of state executive and legislative positions. First settling' in St. county, O-ok's parents moved to Barren county Jn; Civil war days because union sentiment was strong in St Francois county and sons were in the Confed- erate army.

Officer, and Publisher In Warren county Cook began taking an active interest in. npli- tics as soon as he could cast; a vote, and at the "age of 26 was elected' sheriff and tax' collector'. He served two terms, later organ- tf- izing and becoming president of the Vr'airen County Bank: in War- He left Warren'ton- in 1885, becoming publisher of tho Mexico Intelligencer. Selling his paper, was i nominated by acclamation for secretary ot state in; elected, He was defeated for re-election in 1904. He became president of the Central Missouri Trust Company in 1905, but still retained interest in Democratic politics, -serving twice.

chnnnan! of the state Democratic committee. 1916 he was state senator from the twenty-seventh district, serving in two sessions of the upper "WUle of state Cook collected judgment from the' St. Louis Globe-Democrat as damages in a libel suit which attracted wide attention at the time. Relatives Two sons, two daughters) and, his-widow survive the banker. The daughters are Mrs.

Charles -W. Dlggs, Columbia, and Jessie, Hresi-at-home. The sons are Howard. Tlce-president of the Central Missouri Trust Company, and Lewis Hord, practicing --here. -Cook was suddenly taken disease and died within a.

few hours. Despite his advanced.age^ho made dally. to the bank he headed. Funeral services will be held here, but definite arrangements Jf have not been PARIS By Ruth Y. Shaw A Sheep and Wool Growers meet will be held here Friday.

J. W. Bnrch from Columbia will be the speaker of the day, and Marshall Boss of. Nebraska, president of. the Midwest Wool Marketing Association, will be -present to report on the association's work during the year past The Regulation Golf Course built on the W.

C. Rqdes- farm north of. town, accessible from Highway 15, is practically completed and ready for the sport. lovers. The course has been named the "Pine Springs Course." The Peak Home Planners Club will hold its next meeting at.

the home of Mrs. Roy Key on February 18, and the Smiser Nutrition CUib will meet with Mrs. Gran Cooperdider on the same date. A sale on the R. C.

Peck, deceased, estate, will, be held at the farm southwest of here on Feb. 11. A sale of the Buckman farm land near Monroe was held at the Court House here Monday afternoon, 1S2 acres being sold to Joe Frve for about $28 ner acre. The R. Herrin? Hardware store will bejrin -a close out sale Friday.

Mr. Herring plans to retire from -having been engaged in business here nearly forty years. and Mrs. ion James, north of town, announce the arrival of a daughter at their home on Tues- dav momtng. Miss Mary Anderson, from the.

east of Paris, is at the McMurry Hospital here. Mrs. Mattie Kincaid Smith ol Stoutsville sold her home place last week. She and husband will locate elsewhere. Miss Ruth Muhleman, County Home Demonstration agent, conducted a meeting at the Court House assembly room Saturday 4H Club leaders.

Readers of eight 4H Clubs, five adult leaders ami ten club members were Miss Jane Hinote, assistant State i 4H Club agent was present and made a talk of instruction. Mrs. Fred" Steele, leader, who placed first last year demonstrations, gave an interesting talk on her experience in club demon- 'etrations. SIX CARS OF STOCK SENT TO MARKET A carload of hops will be shipped to St. Louis Tuesday, by the Moberly Shipping Association, it today Crose, manager.

The car will be the seventh car this year for the Associated Press Photo Bishop James Cannon, of the a Episcopal church, south, appeared ati a hearing in Mount Vernon Place Methodist church, Washington, to answer charges brought against by fellow clergymen. The charges are believed to be In part on his dealings with a New York brokerage 'house, found by courts to have been a bucket shop. TO ATTEND FUNERAL FOR FORTERFIEMV Mr. and 1 Mrs. S.

It. McKinney left Tuesday for St. Louis to attend funeral services for Mrs. Clyde Pqrterfleld, who died following an illness of influenza followed by Mrs. Porterfield was of.

Dr. Elmo' Porterfleld. a niece of Mrs. Elizabeth McKinney Moberly and a daughter- of Mrs. J.

E. Musick of St. Louis. Sixteen Marriage Licenses Issued Here in January Sixteen marriage licenses, including three to one person, were issued during January from the office of Kay McDonald, circuit clerk here. Twelve were issuer! "from the circuit 'clerk's: off ice here during the same period last year.

The thirteen licenses besides the three to Frank Alderson, negro porter, were to: C. T. Graves and Edith Current, both of Moberly. Robert Billue and Minnie Bald- rid ore, both of Moberly. Harry Howard St.

Louis, and Vera Evelyiv Jeffers, Alliance, Neb. K. Clutch and Mildred Clay, both of Moberly. J. M.

Mansfield, and Elizai beth 'Miller, both of Moberly. Harry L. Summers and 1 Mayme Lauderback. both of Higbee. Charles Foster, Moberly, Altha E.

G. Blair, Eoanoke, and Mae Fullington, Higbee. Henry Pierson and Birdie Bacy, both of Moberly. Joseph Lloyd Price and Victoria Langford, both of Kansas City. Timmany Summers and Thelma Da ergs, both, of Higbee.

J. T. Waller and Elsie Schafer, both Moberly. The first license issued this, month was issued Mon-, day ito Joseph William MansfieW and Elizabeth both Moberly. and Ella Mae he weather man does not call a alt before very long.

Mrs. Ida Whittaker is ill. The members of the Mt. Carmel Ihurch met at the home of Mr. Mrs.

Fount Harlan one night ast week to decide on a quilt pat- ern for a present to their pastor, he Rev. Mr. Funk. Mrs. Charles Harlan is slowly mproving from a slight stroke of jaralysis from high blood iressure.

Quite a- number of riends called Sunday afternoon on Harlan, who is confined to er room. Those visiting her were drs. R. McDaniel. Harold Hammons, Miss Lula-' McDaniel ind John Knox, Mr.

and Mrs. Sam larlan and daughter, Margery 'can; Mr. and Mrs. Fount Harlan, Jeff Banta. and Mrs.

Jeonard Holman and Mrs. Adre 'abor of Callao; Mrs. Wayne En- vart and Herchel-Foster- and auRhter Donaldein and sister Mildred Holman of Callao, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wright and Mrs.

S. W. B'owman ofrHuntsville, Mr. and Mrs. Irvih Ratliff and Mrs.

E. Harlan. Holman of Callao has en helping care for his aunt, Charles Harlan. Ralph arid family Sunday with Alfred McDanel and family. Mr.

and Mrs. Charles White and Mrs. Lyle Thomas have returned from Chicago, 111., where tlvey -were- called by the death of their son-in-law and brother-in- law, Thomas Evans. GRAND CENTER We are having, ideal spring weather. Farmers are' plowing, building fences, and cleaning: barns and all such spring work.

We will be terribly surprised ii Friday and Saturday Specials Bargain Values' for Everyone SERVICE-OUALITY-PRICE HOSE SPECIALS Full Fashioned Hose 69c A flne quality silk and rayon lioso, ot clear weave, dull finish, and all fashioned. In all wanted shades and all sizes. 89c Silk Hose Either service welgrht or Vfoq hose, 7 fashioned, weave. Very sheer and a hose, i all silk chlf- oa'r" and dull regular $1.00 Kayser" Hose $1.00 Kayser. famous for service anil beauty.

In a fine service weight, -full fashioned, and dull weave. All new shades and all sizes. "Humming Bird" Hose $1 Both service weight and chifCon, in very desirable clear and dull weave. "Will" give excellent service. 'All new colors and all.

sizes. car of stock was sent to St. Louis January .27. Those who had stock in this shipment were Sanford Anderson, lyo Kendell, E. P.

Sullivan, H. H. Crose, Virgil Trusty, Charles Howard, W. H. Ornburn, Frank Martin, John Ulrick, Omer Schooling, John Moon, Gene Brooks, C.

O. Copeland, Ed Yager, J. C. Johnson and Riley CroEswhite. FINE UNDERWEAR Ladies' Gowns $1.00 Non-run rayon very flne quality, wear and launder beautifully.

At: tractive styles and in desirable pastel 'shades. Slips and Petticoats 79c Rayon jersey slips and style petticoats. All new pastel colors, well made, and neatly trimmed. Regular sizes. Dance Sets 79c Kayon jersey dance sets, in pastel shades, trimmed in harmonizing colors.

Neatly made: and very desirable. Sizes 32 to 38. Bloomers, Stepins and Teddies 98c Smart tailored styles, In flne quality Ayon jersey, well made, and in pastel shades --will wear and launder beautifully. Eeg- ular sizes. Rayon Striped Cotton Bloomers A heavy weight, warm and durable bloomer, In all high and pastel colors.

Well made and desirable for Immediate All sizes. Slips, Petticoats Combination Suits 95c Klne nuallty rayon under- thlngs. that will wear well and give excellent service. All pastel shades, well made and regular sizes. 52.00 Rayon Pajamas $1.59 Two and three piece suits, 5n high colors, attractively trimmed and very desirable.

Fine for Very decorative. Regular sizes. Silk Crepe Teddies 98c A regular $1.39 teddy, in washable crepe, lace trimmed and very attractively made. In new pastel shades and Regular sizes. Corselettes and Girdles $1.00 brocaded corselettes and frirdles, well made, strong and durable.

Attractive youthful models, in all regular sizes. Clear-away $1 Underwear 69c Children's rayon jersey combination suits in snappy little models, and pastel shades. Sizes tip to 12. Values to $2.49, Bloomers 79c Silk crepe bloomers, marked down for immediate clearance. Good materials, and styles, some are slightly soiled.

Regular sizes. Special Feature Smocks and House Dresses $1.00 Printed patterns, in beautiful colorings, both floral and" modernistic designs. Keat snappy styles. Sizes 14 to 50. House 79c A group of printed styles, in novelty floral and modernistic patterns, short and medium sleeves, desirable styles and sizes 14 to 4S.

Men's Fast Color Pajamas $1.25 Plain colors, bound in harmonizing colors, coat style jackets, and in all colors. Sizes A to D. lien's Si .06 Dreas Shirts 59c Printed and plain broadcloths, fast colors, In collar attached "Well made, full cut and Bl7.ea 14 to 17. Ladies' Chamoisette Gloves 42c "Washable chamolsette Klovos, In cuff and pull-on styles, and in all tan and gray All sizes. Men's 8-Oz.

Overalls $1.10 Famous Bob White, heavy blue denim, well made, full cut and triple stitched. High bib and back. Men's Broadcloth Shirts FORT HENRY Quarterly meeting was held all day Sunday at the church. Presiding Elder, the Rev. Bob Holliday, preached two fine sermons.

The ladies served dinner at the noon hour. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Broaddus attended the funeral of Mrs. Roscoe Palmer at Darksyille Monday.

Finis Lyon and family were all day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Preston Lyon Sunday. and Mrs. Virgil Westlake have as their, guest this week, Mrs.

Westlake's sister, Mrs. Ellen Maloney, of KansasJDity: i Mrs. Imogene Gunn was an all day visitor i of her brother aVid family, G. 0. Thomas, Sunday.

Roy Gray bought three nice calves recently from Mr. Keen of Prairie Hill. Mrs; Monte Mangus and Mrs- Finis Lyons visited all 'day Wednesday with Mrs. Oscar Wilson, north of Thomas Hill. Columbia Fiddler New Manager of Oil Station Here Daniel Boohe Jones, (famous Columbia old time "fiddler, has taken over the management of the Shell service station on, Johnson street between Goates and.

Reed streets here, he The station will be managed by his nephe.w, Wendell Taylor, and Charles Steele will 'continue to work'there Mr. Jones stated. Mr. Jones is well known to radio fans who tune' in on Station WOS the last -Friday night in -each month, at which time he gives a program of old time music. He says now he probably will For Wall Paper Hanging, In-' tcrior Decorating, Hardwood Floors Rcflnishca: and, All Kinds of Painting All work guaranteed See or Phone EVERETT TBITCH soon be giving two programs a month over that station.

He has also broadcast several programs from Station KFRU. Two years ago Mr. Jones won iirst place in an old fiddlers'con- test between the cream of the old fiddlers from nine states. At that time, he says, he received 20,000 telegrams and letters from fans. He has' also won first place in several state contests.

Mr. Jonesv plans to maintain his residence at Columbia and will come to Moberly twice each week. 3 HELD ON THEFT CHARGES AT PARIS PARIS; Feb. 5 (Monitor-Index Special Sheriff W. A.

Patrick brought Howard Spillman, the Sturgeon vicinity, to (the Paris jail Monday afternoon, on a charge of stealing $9 from Cecil Legrand of near theft occurred 'at a dance one night last week. Zeke L'asley, a negro participant in the theft of the Chas. Pierce Car, north of Paris, a week ago, was lodged in jail Saturday. Jim Shivers, the other negro in the af- fair has not been located. The car was found by Pierce after a chase and folio whig a turnover of it Into a ditch -by the negroes.

After the affair an argument'-' took place at -the Wabash hqre, and Lasley hurled a heavy iron bolt.at.Pierce who, with tion Agent Shrock, was in the door of the depot The balf, struck the door and very nearly--' hit Mr. Shrock. Lasley fled mno' was-not captured until The Monltor-Indej; has all, tfM news--state, general and local. OVER a I I Cars Washed and Greased Batteries Charged Tires Vulcanized Radiators Cleaned Oat and Recored Call on us for radiator service of any kind. GOODYEAR TIRES and TUBES BRUMMET'S SERVICE STATION --Two Convenient Locations-621 North Morley--Tel.

625 542. Johnson--Tel. IN MELLOWS LUCKIESare kind to your throat $1.00 novelty and striped patterns, in fast colors, well made, full cut, seven (button' styles. attached! 14 to 17. Indies' Rayon Underwear 42c Non-run rayon jersey teddies, slips, stepins, vests and others.

In pastel shades, and neat desirable styles. $1.00 Heavy Rayon Bloomers 89c heavy, rayon Jersey bloomers, that will wear well and be very -warm. In and pastel Men's or Ladles' $1.19 A regrular $1.50 sweater. In tailored and sport styles, Kray and tan combinations, part wool, well made and sizes, 34 to 44. Double 70 80 Blankets The advice of your physician is: out of doors, in the open air, breathe deeply; take plenty ofeierdse in the mellow sunshine, and have a periodic checkup on the heakhofyourbody.

$1.35 Cotton blankets, double, full bed size, in all plaid color, combinations, with colored borders. Regular $2.00 value. Nashua Part Wool. Blankets $2.88 70x80 part wool Nashua blankets, in beautiful colors. of ros'e, green, blue and yellow.

Striped borders. TUNE IN-- TheLuckySirSte Dance trtti every day) Thursday and Saturday 'evening over N. B. C. net- Everyone knows that sunshine 'J mellows-that's why the "TOASTING" process includes the use of the Ultraviolet Rays.

LUCKY STRIKE -made of the finest tobaccos--the Cream of the Crop--THEN IT'S extra, secret heat- ing process. Harsh irritants present in all raw tobaccos are expelled by "TOAST- ING." These irritants are sold to others. They are not present in your LUCKY STRIKE. No wonder LUCKIES are always kind to your throat. It's toasted" Your Throat Protection against irritation against cough 1931, The American Tobacco Hfrs..