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PAGE TWO i i THE DAILY CONSTITUTION, CHILLICOTHE, MO. MONDAY, OCT. 5, 1925. Monument Unveiled to "Old Matt" And His Wife CLARENCE E. WATKINS, Editor and Manager.

CHARLES A. SPOONER, City tor. Entered in the postofflce at Chil- cothe, Missouri as second class mat-j ter. Th 0 Chillicothe Constitution, including the Mail and Star and Chilli- 1 cothe Democrat. Owned and Pub-! lished by THE PRINTING AND PUBLISHING CO.

TERMS OP SUBSCRIPTION DAILY by carrier in the City of Chillicothe, per year $7.00 Per week .15 DAILY by mail in Livingston County, per year 4.00! By mail, outside of Livingson County, per year 4.50 ADVERTISING RATES Resolution of Respect, per line .05 Cards of Thanks .50 Special Notices, per word .02 Entertainments, for which admission is charged 2 cents first insertion, 1 cent word additional insertion. Legal Advertising at Legal Rates. CIRCULATION A dctainel sworn statement of the circulation will" be furnished at any time when requested by an Member United Press Association. FOUNTAIN GROYK ITKMS Miss Nellie Plaster and Mr. Rus- oell Timmons were' Sunday evening guests of Mr.

and Mrs. Hugh Youngs. Mr. and Mrs. John Lisby and son were guests of triends near Bedford Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Strickler were callers at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. P. L. Youngs Sunday. Leslie Shore was a Chillicothe visitor Saturday.

Foreman Meyers and a force of men of Utica are at work removing the drift from under the bridge over' the ditch. William Chatman was transacting business in Chiliicothe Saturday. S. Keeler ot Leavenworth, visited hos son--Charles BRANSON, Oct. 5--While Uie breeze played softly through the ione pine ot" Hie little Shepherd ot the Hills Cemetery, the memorial to Mr.

and Mrs. K. Ross, pioneers of the Ozark hills, better as "Old a and Amu Molly," was unveiled Saturday afternoon. John G. Nei'iardt, poet and resident of Branson, gave the address of the occasion a ad lifted tho flag that covered the inscription on the monument, "Here lies Old Matt and A Molly of the Shepherd of the Hills." Neihardt spcke in praise of the homely pionee" virtues exemplified by Mr.

and Mrs. Ross and called to mind the fact that it was their possession of these Virtues which had led to their being acclaimed "Old Matt Aunt Molly of the Shepherd of the Hills "It was the happy chance of those whose names are fixed for long remembrance on i stone," said the speaker, "to have been chosen as characters, typifying certain virtues, i'or an Ozark story that has won. and doubtless long shall hold, tho love of millions. It is the Car better fort of Uncle Matt and A Molly to i the choice. Though I met Uncle Matt only once and Aunt Molly not aT; all, I know them by that for which their names now stand.

I have known them other names in other places and the memory of such people warms the heart in a hustling world where f.ir too many hearts cold; for it is a memory of old-fashioned a kindness--old-fashioned, and yet the need of it can never be outlived however much the self- mad world may try. "It is the sort of i that hard to practice in a time when every man seems forced to struggle for advantage against the petty needs and greeds of other men; in a time most men must labor nil illusion that somirtrtMtf'n better a few days thns week. Mrs. John McKenzie and son of Excelsior Springs are visiting the former's father H. Blakely.

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Youngs were Brook field visitors Tuesday. The Livingston County Court and The Grand River Drainage Board were here Tuesday investigating the bridge situation over the ditch which has been damagd by the recent high water. Mr.

and Mrs. Monza Freisor motored to Brookficld Tuesday. Mrs. Hubert itelsey and son i guests of relatives in Wheeling last week. Mrs.

Cora Shore who has been here. for several weeks caring for her sis- ter Mrs. Lillie Lord has retimed to he home in Las Animas. Colorado. Mrs.

Fay Deem and son Charles were visiting kindred and shopping in Chillicohe Saturday. I Mrs. W. N. Lisby and daughter Minnie and Mrs.

John Lisby and Mrs. Green motored to Chillicothe Tuesday. Cy Blakely of Moberly is visiting kindred in the Grove. Mrs. P.

L. Youngs, R. R. Youngs, were Chillicothe visitors Monday. to be loved; in a FORDSON TRACTORS I We are now prepared to sell Fordson Tractors on especially easy allowing two yvirs time with a low down payment.

No excuse now for farmer not owning a Fordson. We have two goo I rebuilt Fordsons to sell worth the money. O2-6t Bint V. Gill Motor Co. --v CHILLICOTHE BUS Daily Schedule Leaves Chillicothe 8:00 A.

M. and 4 3 0 P. M. Leaves Trenton 9:30 A. M.

and 6:00 P. M. Service a i or Shine John "Chuck" Camphor Water For Eyes i has tbf quick action of simple a i a hydra.s- tic, as mixed in a i oyo wash One a a i helps, any case weak, a i or son? eyes. A i eye froe. a a Federal Farm Loan MONEY TO LOAN ON FARMS The First National Farm Loan Association of Chillicothe was organized in March, 1918.

There has been $425,000.00 loaned to 100 members. There bps never been a foreclosure. The payments are easy make and every member makes Every member is satisfied. Prompt atteneion given to applications. I.

R. FORRESTER. Farm Loan. 3rd floor Federal Bldg. time when more than plenty for oneself seems better than a great heart giving freely from a little hoard.

The memorial is a token of affecion Creeled from a subscribed by relatives and friends of the old couple and tourists who followed the rocky trail described in lh novel by Harold Bell Wright. The consists of two large boulders form the hills, separated by polished granite, upon which is the 'larger inscription, and is about six feet high. Upon a small bronze table placed upon ooe of the native stones from the hills so well loved by the old couple is a small bronze tablet, i the words "Presented by lovers of Old Matt and Aunt Molly." The cost $250 and most of the a can.p In small subscriptions of touristr. The committee asked only small subscriptions. Harold Bell Wright subscribed $35 his last publishers, D.

Appleton Co $50, and his father, W. A. Wright, $20. Dr. R.

M. Good, president of tho School of the Ozarks, gave a short address lauding the lives of the couple which was being honored. A quartet from Brinson and one from Holtister sang lolk songs familiar to people of the Ozark Hills. The Memorial Committee, composed of Mrs. Pearl Spurlock, J.

M. Thompson and R. E. Smith of Bran- world through the pages of fiction was appointed about a year agj Aunt Molly died in March, 192 and found a iv.iuy response to the and Uncle Matt died, It Is said suggestion thai a i i tribute be a broken heart, the following Jul ereced to the pioneer couple, who The cemetery is about 11 miles fro had become known to the outside Branson. I THK WOKU) L1IOS JUST if you own pood reliable cur -travel is now within tho reach of every family because auto- touring is so economical.

Pack all your necessaries In the Ford load in tho family nml t4ike a jaunt to California or Florida. Kusy to Buy tousy tt Thrive OTOR csmessy Third A a Public Sale and Corn Show I will sell at public sale at my farm two miles west of Chillicothe, Tuesday, October 6 1925 Sale to commence at ten o'clock. 40 head of Shorthorn rows, whites, reds and roans. 10 head yearling heifers, whites, reds and roans. IS head spring cales.

1 roan Shorthorn bull. A number of Duroc brood sows and shoats. 1 team work horses, 10 hands high, years old. "White Mule for Sale." (8 years old, 16 hands high, a good work mule.) Ladies of Olive Branch i serve lunch. Terms: Twelve months time, per cent interest from date.

W. (Jack) Davis, Owner A. W. Cies, Auctioneer. M.

Conway, Clerk. Corn Show For the best 1O cars of corn I i 15.00 cash. For the second best of corn, I i cash. For the third best 1C cans of I i give cash. All entries must be made before twelve o'clock and all corn entered to become the properly of AY.

W. Davis. Judges: Ira Hedr.Vk, Chillicothe, Missouri. John Yfoinans R. Chillicothe, Missouri.

TJ. Moore, Mooresville, Missouri. Dirk Iliirui'ave, Springhill, Missouri, 11. Ix'C, "Iimllow, Missouri. Stones October Clearance Sale of Sewing Machines GUARA NTKU1 MACHINES A number re-built machines guaruti- tcexl--Priced $17.50 Free Demonstration THERE WILL BE A DEMONSTRATION AT THIS STORE MONDAY AND TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5 AND BY COL.

If. B. ESSINGTON, WHO WILL DEMONSTRATE THE WONDERFUL STONE LINE OF SEWING MACHINES. This is your opportunity to witness one of the most interesting and instructive demonstrations of what can be done with a sewing machine. STONES R.OTARY LOOK An Unlimited Guarantee.

The World's Best By Every Test i. KSS1NGTON, 90 years old, is the factory representative of the National Sewing: Machine Co of Belvedere. 111., who built the Stone Sewinsr Machine for Stone. Mr. Essington, who will have charge of the demonstration, will not only demonstrate the Stone line of Sewing Machines but will give remarkable exhibitions of oxj)ert sewing and the use of all the attachments belong to machines of all other makes.

We are quite sure yon will find this instructive as well as interesting, whether yon are thinking of buying a machine or not. I yon already have a machine it will pay yon to attend and'witness i domonsl a i and we want yon to conic and bring your friends and children. It is I I and a yon to come yon will be under iio obligations to buy. Of course if yon wait! i Mr. Hssjngton your order for a machine he will be glad to take it, and will give yon a specitl factory price on the ma- To Close Out .100 Old to go regardless of cost Terms $1.00 clown--balance $1.00 per week.

No interest. Old a i a en i exchange at 10 per cent. COME SEE--JJE COX ED. Extra Special--To Oct. 10th Only $1.00.

Hobbin.N Carriers oOe. Needles 2(V per or for lOe. Oil. 4 oz. H)c, Oil Cans of oil H)c.

Belts i hooks. I AVnx and Polish at a price. OI'EX El'EXJXGS, OCT. AXD Stones Musie Store 5 1 2 A I ST. A I I J870.

CIIJLMCOTHK, ihine that you buy and tho machine shipped direct to you from th" (good jnly October 5th'and 6tM prices i-ange from $20.00 up, on the type, class and woodwork. To those desiring to purchase on time, monthly payments can be arranged. To assist you in selecting your machine, will be plenty of samples, illustrations, photographs of al) makes to help you make a selection. Free Free Free A nickel-plated bias cutter souvenir toevcry one that registers during this demonstration. Bring your little girl and r.

Ellington will make her a beautiful doll apron FRfDE during this demonstration. Come whether yon need a machine or not--you arc under no obligation. Come and see what can be done on A I latest and best by test and unlimited -uarantee backed by tho a a and sold at factory prices during this demonstration. Less than one-half of a agents ask. -Loss than catalogue or mail order houses.

Our motto is "the best in a i and lowest in price." Don't Forget the Dates MONDAY TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5-6 I i I 4 i.