Moberly Weekly Monitor from Moberly, Missouri • Page 1

VOLUME THIRTY-NINE, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1908, MOBERLY, RANDOLPH COUNTY, MISSOURI NUMBER 6 SIMPLY ENDORSE Randolph County Republicans Refuse to Istruct for Secretary Taft for President. RESOLUTIONS CAUSED STIR Ferris, Kelly, Weisberg 1 Mayo and Kimbrough Led Fight to Instruct for Taft From Sunday's The Ivcpublicans county mot in their of Randolph District Conand a red hot vcntion Saturday meeting resulted. The convention convened at 10 o'clock Saturday morning and a liter effecting a temporary organization by selecting T. Kimbrough as chairman and "Win. Moynard as secretary, the various committees were appointed and recess taken until in the afternoon.

AVfiun the convention reconvened, the report oL the committee oa permanent organization and order of business and that of the committee on credentials, Avas speedily adopted. It was Avhcn the report of tho committee on resolutions Avas sought to be adopted that the fun began. The report endorsed IvoosoveH, Senator Warner and all State officers, endorsed Ed Haley as this county's choice for Congress and throw boqucts ol: all kinds at all other things Republican. Moii. F.

G. Ferris Avas strongly endorsed and congratulated for the excellent manner in which he had performed his duties as the chairman, of the County Republican Committee. Win. Warner. Herbert Hadloy and John F.

SAVanger Avere as delegates to the Nation- Convention. It also provided for an endorsement of-Secretary of War, Taft, but contained no positive instructions. soon as the motion bad been made to adopt the report of the committee, I. Wcisborg got to his feet and offered an amendment c.alling for positive, instructions Taft. W.

Stewart then oli- ferod a substitute for the whole matter, that tho delegates to the District Convention bo instructed to vote for men Avho would to th Nat i KCo ve i i st ct- ed to work for Roosevelt, To Ft, Foraker, Cannon. Hughes, or any other good Republican for prcsi- deney, his contention being tlmt the linnds op the delegates should not bo tied thus far in advance of the National Convention. This stirred up 'Pat MeOcc. who I'm for Taf't' In the midst of the melee tint followed Hex Mayo got the floor and made a groat plea for Taft. Tl'ayden, of then took a paddle and said Taft opposition oi: the working man and would have it after the nomination.

He Avas against him because he had endorsed tho discharging of tho ne.gro soldiers at Brownsville, forgetting apparently that he had. voted For a ringing endorsement of lioosevelt, who had been the party responsible for the discharge of the soldiers. This speech stirred up Weis and he declared TaFt had had no part in that matter and was responsible for holding up tho president'a order For quite a while. Somebody shouted; "Taft is tool of Koosevolt." This stirred Chairman Kimbrough Avho in- Formed the convention that no prominent Republican should be called a tool. One of the colored brethern nfc this juncture got to bis Feet and called attention to the all too apparent Fact that in selecting the delegates, the convention had entirely ovPT'looked the colored man and asked that they be given representation on the list oF delegates He Avas ruled out oF order and Pat McGee again took occasion to say "that lie was cpposed to the Proposition; that it ivns too much.

oF a case of the minority trying to run the majority." John CrcAvson tried to get in.a few words at various times and was always told to sit John Faessier also wanted to make a speech and it promised to he a hot one, but the chair sus taincd a point of order and ruled against him because he Avas not delegate to the convention. After an hour or so of this kind of Avrangling, Weisberg's amendment was lost, though Kimbrough and Leu Kelly had also done their best to have it adopted. The vote was close, 18 to 19, W. B. Stewart leading the fight against it.

When the time came to vote on tho substitute, J. W. Scott found that it killed all endorsements of prominent Republicans and so stated. Mr. Stewart explained that such was not its intention and then offered it as an amendment instead of a substitute.

It defeated when put to a vote and- the original report of the committee on resolutions was The couvciition then adjourned. The delegates to the State Convention are: F. G. Ferris, J. W.

Scott, I. Weisberg. L. W. Kelly, E.

S. Bed- Ford, C. F. Mayo, John. Valelly.

selected to the Congressional Convention Avere: E. F. Haley, John Heron, John; Faessier, T. B. Kimbrough, O.

W. R.enkcrt, J'ames C. Elviu, C. EV Mayo, ENTERTAINS SOROSIS Mrs. J.

Landon Head Was Hostess to this Popular Club Thursday Afternoon. A Mrs. Landon Head of South Clark street, was the pleasant hostess of Sorosis on Tlmrsday. Nearly all members were present and t'wo visitors, Miss Harris Kansas City, and Mrs, Sandison The president presided. A very interesting discussion of current events proved so interesting that it Avas hard to turn the lesson over to the leader for the afternoon, Mrs.

E. B. Talbott. The lesson however proved as Avith interest as the previous topic. The subject to be considered Avas "Compare Progress in the United States During the last 50 Years with the Half Century Previous in (a) Science, Art; (b) Literature, Industrial Development; (c) Statesmanship." Mrs.

II, Jones had the first number and presented it in a pleasant and instructive way. Mrs. Talbot gave the second topic in a very excellent paper; incngraphicaliy comparing the many luxuries AVO UOAV enjoy Avith' those our forefathers and mothers thought the neplus ultra ol: all that Avas fine and useful in the old times." Mrs. E. Lewis gave a very condensed and full record of the statesmen, those of; the present day and the great and good who have gone before.

lady then particularised sonic household article which added most to her happiness and convenience, aii invention of the last pcntnry. It Avas an exceedingly interesting afternoon and Mrs. Head added to jts fullness by requesting all to remain with her for a social hour. Mrs. OliA'o Sandison rendered some delightful music and Mrs.

Head and little daughter served the guests with an elaborate repast. All. then adjourned by invitation to the Millard Studio to view the works of art there presented. They Avorc all worthy of a more extended visit and only the lack of the wherewithal to purchase detracted from the pleasure. Mrs.

W. D. Scampton Avill be the next hostess. SHE LEFT HOME A married woman of West Moberly has loft her home and is supposed to be in St. Loirs.

She left behind "a note stating her intentions to leave our city." The husbaritl feels confident his wife will i-etiirn this and if aho does HJJ win be forgivexi. MURDER AND THEN SUICIDE Bee Jolly Murdered His Wife and Then Committed Suicide in Denver, Colorado. Jolly, a former well known Mobcrly boy, shot and killed bis wife and then committed suicide at the family home in Denver, Colorado on Saturday. The awful tragedy was duo to jealously on the part of Jolly. lie left a letter for the Denver papers in which be stated that his wife, he thought loved another man and was shortly to leave him.

He stated that he loved his wife devotedly and rather than sec her the wife of another man he would kill both her and him self. The shooting was witnessed by tl.ie three- year- old nephew of the crazed husband and the baby since related to the police some of the incidents of the awful tragedy. HELD TOWNSHIP MEETING HAS BOUGHT COLLINS MINE Republicans of Creek Township Held Mass Meeting Friday Night. Re 11 a us of it ga Cre ek toAvnsh.il) in pursuance to a call issued by Chairman F. G.

Ferris met at the court house Friday night and after electing L. W. as chairman and Haley as secretary, selected the following as delegates to the county convention- which met, in tha city to' select delegates to the congressional convention which meets in Chillicothe tomorrow, Monday, The folloAvmg is list of those selected as delegates: Chas. H. Alden, Win.

S. Jones, Frank P. Genthncr, Pat F. McGee, Candy Martin, John CreAV- son, Wm. Maynard, A.

B. Thornp- json. F. G. Ferris, J.

S. Shoe-ma- C. W. Kenkert, Ed F. Haley, the case of both death came John's.

Maseo, Frank Haley, John instantly and ICAV of the neigh-! Jenkins. E. H.lMix. James Stew- bors were aroused by the shooting Bee Jolly spent his boyhood days in Mobcrly and is well known to our citizens. from here to St.

Louis six years ago and has ncv- 3r been, back in Mobcrly since. married out Avcst and bis, formerly Miss Cleopatra, Horton, Kansas. One lit- cli i 1 sur i A es th un ion. Jolly has a brother in St. and his father resides in Hot Springs, the interment will ifrely ne made in Denver.

Toda.y's Globe Democrat contains excellent pictures of the with a splendid write up of the tragedy. KELLIHER RE-ELECTED. v.Gon Kcllihcr, of Moberly, has ire-elected a member of the Board of the United of An erica, defeat by a narrow margin. Mr. Kelliher received 1980 votes against 3913 given his op- ponant Mr.

Burnett. The latter is one of the strongest men in the district and gave Mr. Kclliher the hardest fight he will ever remember having. Mr. Keliher lias made the union a capable jsuin and wo Avish him all success.

Sayers, of JTigginsville was dec ted vice president and Tom and J. J. Head were elected board members. George Bell Avas made auditor also Kelly Campbell and Frank Brown. The A ote Avas counted in Mobcr- jy Saturday and the above results arc just given out.

ROTHWELL FERRIS BETTER. The Monitor is pleased to announce today that Master "Roth- Avell Ferris is much improved today and the devoted parents have hopes lie Avill now survive his illness. The little felloAv IIHS been quite sick for several days, suffering from a bilious attack Avhicli in his present weakened condition made his recovery doubtful, for several days. HELD MISSIONARY The Auxliary to the Christian Board oJ; Missions held its annual meeting last night at the Central Christian church and a large audience was in attend- anc.o Mrs. D.

A Wickizer, of Kirksville, State President, delivered the address of the evening, Mrs, Wickizer is a talented speaker whose heart is wrapped up in the noble work in which she is engaged, Her address was one of interest and will add new life to tne missionary spirit of our people. The ladies of the local B. W. acted as ushers and had complete charge oE the services which were uplifting. HAD A BREAK DOWN, The Monitor had an all day tussle Avith its gasoline engine today and was unable to work on the paper until 3 :30.

If the UCAVS today is not all you expect, just cuss our we'll thank you for waving na the art, J. W. Ba.rnctt, Ceo. W. Chase, T.

B. Kimbrough, L. TV. Kelly, Goo. TTnzon, P.Olson.Charles Mabrey.

J. Miller, John B. Williams. John W. Scott, James Elvin, W.

S. Wagner, W. B. Coleman Ceortre T. Weis- W.

B. Stewart, F. Gnte- kunst, Will W. C.Sti- g-all. OBSERVED BIRTHDAY Post A.

R. Had a Merry Time' on Lincoln's Birthday. A. Lincoln Post No. 5 G.

A. R. celebrated the of Abra' ham Liu coin hall a licipate in J. W. Scott; Nick MM thins 1 a' all made talks, in croAvd of Stewart, T).

Raikcs Patriotic and full of enthusiasm. J.The life of Lincoln Avas eulogized and tlic occasion Avas made memorable. This annual observance of Lincoln's birthdayfis a highly commendable tribute religiously observed by Lincoln Post. VALUABLE HORSE HUKT. Saturday while James Ragsdale Son's delivery horse Avas cross-jus the Wabash tracks at the Carpenter street crossing, one of its feet became fastened in the rotten planks and.

the animal. Avas badly crippled. While floundering about the n.ni mal broke up its harness and also the shafts, and. other parts of the UOAV delivery w.agou it Avas haul- in £. The animal will be.

out of service for a month and possibly is permanently crippled. The Messrs Eaft'sdalc Avill seek n. settlement from the company for their loss. It is said this is the third, horse'that has been injured by this crossing in the past CAV Avecks. EELIGIOUS SERVICES AT THE BIJOU Arrangements have, been made Avhereby.

religious services will be held on' Sundays in the show room of the Bijou Arcade and Picture show. The first service Avill be held this afternoon at 3 and again tonight at 7:30, regular church services being observed with sermons by well posted preachers 1 of the denomination holding' the services. The services are free and any and all can attend. SEVENTH BIRTHDAY. Little Miss Marguerite Rodgcrs, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. J. E. Rodgers of 919 Franklin street, celebrated her seventh birthday anniversary 'at her home yesterday afternoon. There were many little folks -present and they presented the little hostess Avith many nice presents.

Ice cream and cake and fruit was guests and nil report JtJyo'fe time! Coal Shaft in Which Fortunes Have Been Sunk Will be Adorned by Dwelling. The old. Tim. Collins coal mine and-surrounding ground Avas sold yesterday to George K. NcAvtoii for $10UO.

The property consists of ground having frontage of 150 I'eet on North An It and a depth of o25 feet. The deal carries Avith it the rights to the coal under the ground. The property was bought from Fred L. 'Morris, of Kansas and the deal Avas made by A. Little, the hustling insurance and real estate agent.

It is Air. Newton's intentions to erect a residence on the ground. This ground on Avhich is located the Collins mine, is a historic spot in the Moberly of days gone by. In the dcAT.lopment of the old mine, people have lost fortunes, it could never be made pa i ng proposi ti on. II; is the spot made famous by arry Kstess and John G.

Provines by their celebrated and long to be remembered description of the hidden city which the sinking of the shaft had Kstcss Avas one ol: the brightest newspaper men Moberly ever produced and one. day there came into his bead an idea, Avhich with (lie assistanee of the late John G. Provines, he put into execution. lie professed to In-wc found a. hidden or buried city at the bottom of the luine shaft and so ingenious and plansable Avas the story that he built up around this idea, that he able to get a story of: more than 5000 words i-i one of the big city papers in St.

Louis. From there the news was telegraphed to all parts of the country and many of the metropolitan papers soon bad correspond ants in Mobcrly to investi- LOCATED IN NEW QUARTERS WABASH HAD COSTLY WRECK Tedford Plumbing 1 Co. Have Moved Plumbing- and Electrical Business to 409 Reed St. Wabash Freight Train Derailed Near Mexico, Resulting in Much Damage. Estess has taken a "much, needed vacation" and could not.be found for several days.

The old Ground is also a well remembered base ball ground on which the "Kerry Patch" boys ufvd. to more than hold their own- with all of the amateur teams of eitv. WANTS POSSESSION OF HOUSE Pearl Drmmnond of Kansas City, has brought suit against B. Smith for possession of a house in northwest Moberly and damages in the amount of $15. Mr.

Smith resides in Moberly and claims to be a. one-Fourth owner of the property in question. Mrs. Drummond claims to be owner oP three-fourths of the property. The en so will e.omc up for trial Monday before Judge Evans and it is likely no decision will be rendered by'the Judge as the case is clearly outside his SAM COLLINS IS BEAD Sam Collins, a familiar character on our streets for nmny years, died yesterday morning: at IV o'clock o.1: pneumonia, at the residence of his mother on south street.

lie Avas 35 years old. The funeral services Avill held Monday afternoon at 2 clock from the Second Baptist church on North Fifth street, conducted by Rev. Hill. Burial in Oakland Cemetery. 4th CLASS NO.

7 ENTERTAINS. Among the many pleasant and enjoyable social affairs given' in the citv on St. Valentine's day, th an 7 of the, the none was more e.njoved one given by Class No. Williams street Methodist church. Each member of the class present did all.

they conld. to have the guests and visitors of the evening enjoy tliemselves and have'a good time, which, from express-ions heard all surely did, and the members of the class should feel proud of their triumph in the evening's entertainment and joyment. en- The Tcdford. Plumbing company have moved from north 4th street to 409 Reed, street, and held open house last night in their well arranged and attractive place of business. They have one of the best arranged, and pleasing displays that has ever been attempted in this line of business in the city.

Besides a large line of bath and toilet -fixtures, the firm has just added a 7icw line of electrical fixtures and supplies, consisting of table and. desk lights, fitted with reflectors and beautiful shades, and everything used to electrically equip a building or home. An experienced and competent electrician has been secured to do the electrical work and the same care and exactness will be given, to all work intrusted to them as they have, the reputation of doing in all their past business dealings. The public is invited to call and sec the firm in their new quarters and sec the elegant display arranged for their benefit and have l.hem figure with them on their plnmlung and electrical work. MARRIED SATURDAY Order Eagle Coal Phono -TO cents Richard S.

Murphy and Miss Minnie Fowler, of Near Evansville Wedded Yesterday. Hiehard S. Murphy and Miss Minnie Fowler, a popular young couple who reside in Randolph county, near Evausville, were united, iu marriage Sa.tur.day af- The ceremony was performed at the home of a relative who resides at the corner of Taylor and Bcrtley streets. Judge W. II.

Evans delivered the marriage vows in impressive style and gave good counsel to the young couple who have launched their skiff on the sea of matrimony. Mr. Murphy and bride come from old and highly respected families ol: our county and many friends join with the Monitor in ex ton ing ea rty congratnl ations At 1:30 o'clock yesterday one and a half miles Avcst of Wabash freight train 1st No. 06 derailed 10 cars, resulting in sixty bogs being killed and damage to the train of about A FINE BOY BABY. Mr.

and Sam Thomas are rejoicing over the arrival of a. fine boy baby who arrived at their home. He is of usual weight and grandpa Shipp says he is the finest boy in the country. Mo th or and child arc nicely. doing ENTERTAINED AT DINNER.

Miss Ethel Lnych, the charming young-daughter of Mrs. Katherine Lnych of south Ault street, delightfully entertained a number of her young la.dy friends dinner Thursday. The feast was all. that could bo desired and was greatly enjoyed by her friends. TO VISIT IN ARKANSAS.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred H.Montague of Bond street depart Wednesday for Jonesborongh, Arkansas, where they will spend two rr three weeks visiting relatives. Mr. Montague is an employe of the Wabash shops and it is some time since he has had a vacation and he and his good wife are looking forward to a visit enjoyable visit.

EVERYBODY HAS CHECKS Paymaster Francisco yesterday morning paid off all Wabash em- ployes who did not receive their checks Friday. Mr. Francisco departed on No. 3 yesterday afternoon for Kansas City and Omaha and will not return to Moberly. Those Wabnsh employes who have failed to see the paymaster will find their checks at the nffio.n at Union Station: First No.

96 was in charge' of Conductor F. W. Long and was pulled by the 819, Engineer S. A. Sears.

The train encountered a low place in the track west of Mexico and this led to car being derailed, nine other cars following it off the tracks. The derailed cars were loaded with stock and merchandise and sixty hogs were slaughtered and the cars damaged to the amount of about $1,000 or $1,200. The wrecker went down from Moberly and cleared up the track in about four hours. They took along 350 tics and rebuilt the damaged, track. Passenger trains dctoured via the C.

from Mexico to Clark and arrived here several hours late. WEDDED IN MOBERLY J. E. Baker and Miss Effie May Hindbaugh, of Madison, Wed Here Saturday. J.

H. Baker and Miss Enie May Ilindbaugh, a fine locking of "Madison, came to Koberly tcixlay afternoon and at o'clock Avere inarried Sixth street. Mr. Baker and bride spent last evening in our city and returned to Madison this morning at an early hour. The young couple are tAvo of Madison's nicest young folks, and the groom has a profitable business in that Their wedding will come as ja great surprise to many of their friends, nevertheless, they Avill forgiven and all Avill join with the Monitor in extending best wishes.

CHANGE IN CONDUCTORS. The recent resignation of Conductor Loc Busby is to bring about several changes in the line up of the passenger conductors. It is that Conductor "Billy" Bryant of Ferguson will get Mr. Busby's runs and that Joe Wiggins will be assigned to the Ferguson run. It is also stated that Conductor John Wright is to get a run out of Stanberry.

OPERATION SUCCESSFUL. Mrs. Grotjolm of south Clark street was operated on in the Deaconess hospital in St. Louis for a complication of troubles Friday. The aged lady rallied nicely, from the shock of the surgical work and reports from her bedside yesterday were of the most encouraging nature.

OLIVER FUNEEAL TODAY The funeral of Mrs. Fred Oliver will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from St. John's church. Burial will be held in Mary's Cemetery. Few deaths have caused so universal sorrow iu our community as has the death of this lady.

All who knew her are sorrowing with the bereaved husband and the daughter. AD CROSS DEAD Ad Cross, for many years the colored porter saloon, died Friday night at 11 o'clock at his home on Horner street after a. brief illness from pneumonia. He was 60 years old. The funeral services' will likely be.