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EOMONT VOL. XXII. No. 4 PIEDMONT, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSOURI, THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1914 ESTABLISHED JJNE 1892 FINE CHAUTAUQUA PROGRAM Draws Crowds to Piedmont This Week GEORGE R. MARTIN RUB MANUFACTURER DIES IN ST.

LOUIS returned home Sunday, after several days of strenuous experience. The Chicago rate, which has had Woodmen everywhere in dissension for a long time, was the bone of contention. Mr. Daffron says that the newspaper reports were exaggerated, although there might have oecured a riot at one stage of the proceedings except for the heroic service of a brass band which played for three hours on a stretch and kept the riotous delegates from hearing each others tirades. The old officers were retained, but the Chicago rate was overthrown, at least until the next head camp, three years hence.

hern i in a blaze of RSSSfll chautauqua glory, with music tintinabulatmg through the air, oratory floating dreamily about on the whispering bn ees, and good humor permeating ew-iy-thing and everybody. The fine new tent furnished by White Myers Chautauqua System has been comfortably filled at every performance, and the interest has been cumulative from day to day. The twenty-five nervy citizens who signed a thousand dollar guai -antee in order to treat their neighbors and themselves to a chautauqua assembly, heve had the satisfaction of seeing their efforts crowned with complete and unequivocal success, and their enterprise rewarded, at least in a moderate degree, by the appreciation of the people. The committee came within less than a hundred dollars of the contract amount, and White fc Myers, like good fellows, forgot to keep books on the small balance. 1 he committee woiked like beavers and the number of tickets sold was an evidem of what a Piedmont committee can do when it tries its hand at team work.

There has been no friction throughout the chautauqua. Platform Manager CL F. DeVol is a very capable man in the place, and everything moves along HARRY MTU DIES OF INJURIES, FROM MTRAIIER Harry Hackworth, 23 years old," a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hackworth of Black River, died at the City Hospital in St.

Louis, at 8:30 oclock Sunday night, from injuries received when he was struck by a trailer car on Easton avenue three hours earlier. He had lived in St. Louis the last three years. For some time he has been employed by the Pierce Oil Company, and has boarded at 3019 Easton avenue. The oil men have been accustomed to taking turn about on the Sunday night work, and Sunday was Mr.

Hackworths turn for duty. He was standing with a party of friends on an Easton avenue corner when a car came into view. Telling his friends that he was going to work, he went to the middle of the street The car was running rapidly, and he made no effort to catch it; but the onlookers were horrified to see him knocked down by the trailer which followed the front car. His body was not caught by the trucks, but his chest was broken in, a bad gash made on the back of his head, and other bruises inflicted. Mr.

Hackworth was taken to the City Hospital where he died three hours and a half later. He was conscious until near the end. He said that he did not know the trailer was attache to the car; he was walking in the direction the car was going, and just as the trolley car passed he started to step in behind it, and was struck by the trailer. His sister. Miss Alpha Hack-worth who resides in St.

Louis, was notified. After Mr. Hack-worth was dead an undertaker notified 0. W. Hackworth of Piedmont, Harrys brother.

0. W. Hackworth and Hon. 0. L.

Munger went to St. Louis on a night train and returned Monday night with the body. There were funeral services at 0. W. Hackworths home Tuesday afternoon by the family pastor, Rev.

J. T. Mitchell, of the Presbyterian church, after which interment was made in a family graveyard near Plateau. The young man was well known in Piedmont and was esteemed highly by the friends of his age. He was the idol of his mothers heart, and sympathy is felt for her especially, and for the father, brothers and sisters.

The eldest brother, Louis, lives in Pocatella, Idaho; 0. W. Hackworth in Piedmont, and there are two younger brothers at home. Mrs. Mac Carter of Black river, and Miss Alpha Hackworth of St.

Louis, are the surviving sisters. Oscar Hackworth, one of Harrys brothers, wTas prominent in the promotion of the Chautauqua assembly here, and the audience at the Chautauqua Tuesday afternoon stood in prayer with the platform manager, Mr. DeVol, as a token of respect and sympathy for him and the family. Strenuous Times At Head Camp T. E.

Daffron who went to Toledo as a delegate from the Thirteenth district to the Head Camp of the Modern Woodmen, graduated with honors just a few days before her fathers death. Miss Gretchen has been attending the public schools. Both are bright girls and will be a comfort and support to the widowed mother in her affliction. Miss Dorothy is especially gifted in her chosen life-work and has the ability and strength of character to be a mainstay to the fatherless family. Other surviving relatives are a brother, Chas.

Polk, of Hominy, and the following sisters: Mrs. T. M. Polk, of Patterson Mrs. May Williams, of Elkhart, and Mrs.

Jessie W. Storey, wife of a Methodist presiding elder in Texas. Mr. Martin was a first cousin of Dr. Geo.

W. Toney and W. P. Toney and Mrs. W.

J. Castle, also of S. A. Lee, Mrs. Amy Holmes and Mrs.

C. H. Jones, of Piedmont. Mr. Martin had strong convictions on many subjects, some of them extreme, but always founded upon a love of equity and fair play.

His integrity of intellect was such that he could not countenance hypocrisy-even to the extent of making-believe that he was deceived by it. He despised shams, and he told shammery so to its face, thus proving his intellectual honesty, for the most of people let the beast put its mark in their foreheads. He revered the God of Truth. Life and Love; and he said that Christ is Love, not doctrine. Here Mr.

Martins goings and comings were among the dead; henceforth he is with the living. Guy Boyer, 16, Dies of Dropsy Of the Heart Guy Boyer, son of Mrs. Tom Bartch, died at 11 oclock Saturday, of rheumatism and heart trouble from which he had been a sufferer since childhood. Though his health had been more than ordinarily feeble lately, Guy had been able to walk about the house. Shortly before his death he complained to his mother of shortness of breath.

He asked if the noise in his throat was not death rattles. At his request Mrs. P. A. Abernathy and Guys mother prayed, and while they were thus engaged the boy begun shouting that Jesus had come, and thus shouting he passed away from this earth and its troubles.

His last words were, Praise the Lord. Guy Boyer was the son of the late Steve Boyer, who lost his life in East St. Louis in the spring of 1910. His mother Mrs. Tom Bartch, survives, also a brother and sister younger than he, and his step-father, Tom Bartch.

He was not quite 17 years old. He was buried in the Piedmont cemetery Sunday. Among the floral offerings was a wreath from the Rebekah lodge, of which Mrs. Bartch is a member. Though his life had been filled with suffering Guy bore his troubles bravely.

He was a bright boy who read a great deal, and was a comfort to his mother. Fourth of July At Mill Spring Enterprising citizens of Mill Spring are promoting a big Fourth of July picnic. As there will probably be no celebration here, it is expected that a number of Piedmont people will go to Mill Spring on the fourth. A. Plunkett Dies In Los Angeles; Well Known Here Anderson Plunkett, who a few years ago resided in Piedmont, died in Los Angeles, June 13, aged 83 years and 3 days.

News of his death was received here by Mrs. Thomas Gilbreath, whose brother, Hayes Malugen, married a daughter of Mr. Plunkett. Mr. and Mrs.

Malugen live in Los Angeles. Mr. Plunkett went west about three years ago. He was a good old citizen and was held in very kindly esteem by Piedmont people. He was a native of Shelby county, Ky.

Local Happenings Why not Wise? ad. Cards of thanks are 25c in advance. tf Home-made Ice Cream the best, 30c per $1.00 per gallon. At the Pool Room. Mr.

and Mrs. Will McGlothlin are herefrom Birmingham, for a visit. Leave your orders for Ice at the Pool Room. All work guaranteed. Garments.

called for and delivered. Carter The Cleaner. Miss Mildred Luft of Bismarck is spending a week with Miss Effie Angel. Mrs. Cora Grassy of St.

Louis is visiting her sister Mrs. 0. M. Waites. All the county candidates have been here this week mingling with the chautauqua crowds.

Ice cold bottled soda, all flavors, at the Pool Room. Gus Minks, who some time ago moved his family to St. Marys, recently accepted a good position in a store at Crystal City. A very marked change for the better has come to Jos. Wilson within the last few days, and his many friends hope that it will continue.

Geo. Sparks and family of Des Arc, where he has a wood veneering factory, were recent guests of W. A. and Lee Sparks in Piedmont. Pressing shop, rear of Stamey hotel.

J. W. Drischell. Phone 20. Greenville citizens gave very valuable support to the chautauqua and many of them were here this week, too many in fact for the reiorter to chronicle without danger of omitting some.

Wil-liamsville, Mill Spring, Leeper, Des Arc, and Patterson also had good delegations. Christian Church Notes. Next Sunday will be a big day at the Church as the minister will speak on two great subjects. The morning sermon will be What is the use to pray? How can God answer j.rayer without working a miracle? Evening subject The Creed that needs no visions. Dont fail to hear these great subjects discussed.

G. F. DeVol, Minister. George R. Martin is dead.

He passed away suddenly, at his home in St. Louis, 5924 Romaine Place, about midnight Thursday night. For a number of years he had been a sufferer, at times, from a form of stomach trouble which involved his heart action. Occasional shortness of breath marked the disease. But for several years, until quite recently, he had suffered no protracted inconvenience from this trouble.

A few weeks ago, however, the symptoms became more alarming and he began rapidly to fail in health. Grave reports were received here. These were dissipated later by news that he was recovering. He gained fifteen pounds in weight, his appetite was restored, and the pains from which he had suffered almost disappeared. He grew so much better that he expected soon to take up his business duties again.

On the night of his death he told Attorney J. F. Lindsay, a former Piedmont citizen who now lives neighbor to the Martin family in St. Louis, that he expected to go to his mills in Reynolds county after the fourth of July. About 12:15 of that night one of Mr.

Martin's daughters aroused Mr. Lindsay and told him that her father was dying. When Mr. Lindsay arrived at the home Mr. Martin was dead.

It appears that Mr. Martin had been sitting at a table reading the bible. The fatal attack came on him and he endeavered to reach his wifes bed room, and got there just in time to fall into her arms gasping for breath. The body was taken to Caledonia and buried there Saturday. Present at the funeral from Piedmont were C.

H. Jones, J. A. Hammond and J. L.

Wayland, the two latter representing the local Masonic lodge. The body was laid away with Masonic rites by the Caledonia lodge of Masons, the burial service being conducted by Mr. Hammond of Piedmont. Chas. Martin, of Hominy, brother of the dead man, was present, together with the deceaseds family, and Iron county friends.

George R. Martin would have been 48 years old had he lived until next August. He came to Piedmont from Howell county in 1888 and was assistant postmaster here at the time W. P. Toney was postmaster.

He also worked for D. J. Allen. His father was in business here for awhile. Later he became a member of the firm of L.

Mc-Spaden merchants. The firm branched into the hub business and Mr. Martin established a hub mill here. Finally he and Mrs. McSpaden, sold their store to J.

W. Skiles, after which, under Mr. Martins management they extended the hub business to greater proportions. The mill was moved to Reynolds county, where Mr. Martin has prospered for several years, at length establishing a second hub mill and also a stave factory.

Four years ago the family moved to Louis in order that the daughters. Misses Dorothy and Gretchen, might finish their education. Miss Dorothy entered a dental school and was LEADING CHRCHMEN WILL BE AT ARCADIA AT M. E.ASSEMBLY Many prominent ministers and laymen will take part in the proceedings at the Fifth Methodist Assembly at Arcadia, July 14-27. In the Tabernacle, which has a seating capacity of 1,500 there will be daily programmes for the general public, consisting of lectures, conferences, sermons and concerts.

Besides these public meetings, numerous auxiliary organizations will take advantage of this season for fellowship meetings and for conferences on their own respective lines of work. Good music will be a feature of the Encampment. The Wisdom Sisters, whose singing last season was such a popular feature, will sing every day. A large drilled chorus will be led by Rev. J.

E. Martin. Annual Shoot of Pmont Gun Club The Piedmont Gun Club held its Annual Tournament Wednesday with only a small attendance from out of town, owing to the extremely hot weather. It was intended to make this a Registered Tournament and the trophies and added money had been secured from the Interstate Association but owing to the small attendance the the Interstate donations were called off. The score will be published next week.

W. C. T. U. The picnic given by the Ijoyal Temperance Legion at the fair grounds in honor of Prohibition flag day was well attended and enjoyed by all.

Everything points to the prob-abilty of a vote on theShephard-Hobson resolution in the house of representative within a few weeks. Wont every temperance voter and every lover of temperance, who is not a voter send a letter, telegram or night letter to Congressman Hensley and Senators Reed and Stone, within the next few days? A rare treat for temperance workers is presented right at our door. On Friday. July 24. there will be what is termed Temperance day" at the Arcadia Methodist Encampment.

Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Dudleys baby boy died of dysentery yesterday. It was one year and eight months old, and was a grand child of Joe Taylor. Miss Bradley, who has charge of the childrens chautauqua, is an exceedingly resourceful and sympathetic leader, and the i hildien of Piedmont are ready to go with her to the next chautauqua stand.

The Ranner cannot give more than a line of notice to the vai ions attractions, because the program has been so rich and full that an entire newspaper would lie required for an adequate review'. On Sunday afternoon the FTontciiae Male Quartette started the chautauqua in (nippy form. Sunday evening Cranville Jones literally swept the crowd nlf its feet with his sledge hammer wit and jsdom, aimed ut the vanities of the On Monday, Whites Star Company entertained the assembly. All the performers did well. Miss Cm a Higgins, violinist, pmved herself an artist in every variety of bowing, and in all the positions possible on the instrument.

Max M. Mahany gave an instructive discourse on Mexico. In the evening Willard Cortmi did impersonations, crayon k. lav modeling, etc. On Tuesday the Swiss Yodlers took all Piedmont to their hearts with novel music.

'J he crowd applau.l.-.l so much that the numbers appeared to he incidentally sandwiched in. The greatest feature of the whole chautauqua was the address of Hr. James lUdley Tuesday aft. -moon. He is an orator of the first water, and he played upon the emotions of his audience as a musician manipulates Ins strings.

Yesterday Zitos Italian Hand held the boards both afternoon and evening. Their concerts evoked vociferous applause. The little Italianos played the sort of music to which the human heart is best attuned. Todays program promises to be ex cellent, the attractions being the Cam bridge Players and a lecture hy a Jap ancse publicist. Tomorrow is Faiun-iV Day." Congressman P.nrlan.1 will be hero, and every farmer in Wayne county would prolit hy hearing him.

Mr. and Mrs, V. K. Bunyard of Bonne Torre wore here this week. Mr.

and Mrs. 10. M. of Greenville were Chautauqua visitors..