The Sedalia Democrat from Sedalia, Missouri • Page 1

Sedalia Evening Democrat THE TELEGRAPH SERVICE OF THE DEMOCRAT IS BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. NEW SERIES. SEDALIA, MISSOURI, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1906. PRICE FIVE REV. GODBEY DEAD i.iindberg wiih many beautiful flowers.

Miss Pearl Early was the pianist. The program follows: A del a i ven. He Passed Away at Clarksburg Last Night. Per Tod und das Maedchen (sung in AN AGED BAPTIST MINISTER. This Would I The Pretty Wilson.

Aiay Chanson Napolitaine (sung in Saens. Border Was a Native of Kentucky. But Had Hose. Climl) to Her Resided in Missouri More Than Fifty Years. Fanny Poole.

The Rev. K. Godbey, one of iho oldest and best known Baptist divines in Central Missouri, died ia-t nigS.t at his home in Clarksburg, aged C3 Kamratl (sung in ling. To V. White.

Two Cooke. Serenade, The $600,000 CAPITAL; Richelieu The Water Company of Missouri. Sweet from ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION They Were Filed Today for Record in The Office of Recorder of Deeds Looney. bcuiml apple.s, per gallon Per quart 45c Per can fish song years. His wife died several years ago, but he is survived by one son and four daughters.

The remains will be brought to Smithton, where the Interment will take place tomorrow. Rev. Godbey was born at Somerset, Pulaski county, Ky-, and was educated there. In 1861 he was ordained as a Souihern Alethodist minister, but in he changed his fai i and was ordained as a Baptist divine. Rev.

Godbey came to Alissouri something like fifty years ago, and since then had preached at the following places: Tipton, seven years; Smithton, twenty years; Lamonie, five years; Antioch, ten years, and at other points in Central The aged divine was known to a number of people in Sedalia, all of 'whom will regret to hear of his demise, for the universal verdict ia that a more faithful worker In tha Master viueyard never dwelt with- in tne confines of Alissouri. WILL WED DEC. 18 Mr. Will Frazier and Miss Sadie REV. CASKEY TO OFFICIATE.

Bridal Couple Will Travel This Win ter and Go to Housekeeping In Illinois. 'Mr fh 3 Sed NOT THE EARLIEST SNOW. Tlsrec Inches of the Fell November 11, 1898. The statement that snow fell earlier in Sedalia this fall than ever before in the remembrance of the oldest inhabitant Is erroneous. A record kepf by ttie Rtle George Bonker, now in the possession of his son, John Bonker, shows that on November 11, 1898, three Inches of the fell, and it was very cold weather.

November 12, 1901, two and one- inches of snow fell, and again it very cold. Major William Beck informs the democrat that or. October 20, 1861, it snowed in Sedalia, there being three snows before November 1st, and thirteen before Christmas that year. HAD 39 CONVERSIONS. Two hundred invitations will be issued within the few days to relatives and friends to attend the wedding of Aliss Sadie Dameron, the accomplished daughter of Mrs.

Virginia B. Dameron, to Frazier, a prominent stockman of Illinois. The wedding will be solemnized at the home of the mother, 40S East Fourth stieet, on December ISth, at 8 p. Rev. J.

F. Caskey, pastor oi the Fifth street AI. E. church. South, officiating.

Following the ceremony, a sumptuous wedding supper will be given. The bridal couple will travel during the winter, that being a portion ot Air. business, and next spring they will go to housekeeping in their Illinois home. The bride-groom Is a wealthy young stockman, experienced in that line of business, and possessed of much ability in his chosen calling. His intended bride is one of most cultured young ladles talented musician, and imssessed of a pleasing personality that has caused her hundreds of friends to love and admire her.

In advance of the ceremony the Democrat takes pleasure in extending hearty congratulations. Articles of incorporation City Company of were filed for record with Hocorner of Deeds Looney today. The capital stock of the company is placed at $600,000. divided into 6,000 shares, of the value of $100 each. Of this number of shares 1,500 shares are in preferred stock and 4,500 common slock.

The principal stockholder is L. P. Andrews, owning 1.500 shares of preferred stock and 4,194 shares of common stock. Other shareholders of coriman stock are C. C.

Evans, one share; G. E. Dugan, one share; VVk H. Powell, one share: G. K- Mackey, one share; T.

A. one share; D. E. Kennedy, one share. The board of directors for the first vear are: L.

P. Andrews, C. C. 0. E.

Dugan, H. Powell, 0. K. Mackey, T. A- Hurley and E.

Kennedy. The first meeting of the shareholders, also the first meeting of the directors, will be held at the office of Ton. J. H. Bothwell Novemlier 26th.

for Friday. Kindly order early. Lettuce, spinach, egg plant, cucumbers, tomatoes, celery, sweet poiatoes, parsnips, etc. The Alajestic mild, sweet, pure, per lb 17c HICKS The Grocer, WIFE IS ON TRIAL. OFFICERS: E.

F. YANCEY. Frasldent. W. 11.

EVANS, Vice President, BLAIR, W. O. TERRY. Assistant Cashier. Sedalia National Bank Capital, Surplus and Profits, Deposits $600f000 All accommodatlDus extended that come within the scope cf le- banktnjf.

DIRECTORti E. YANCEY W. a. AN3, H. W.

MBU90H KB J. H. BOTHWELL. MARTIN RENKEN HENRY LAMM, J. W.

MURPHY, E. R. BLAIR, W. A. LOWER.

KSTABLtSHEDlJX 1882, Third National SEDALIA DdllJtV MJSSOUHI. United Statee DepoeUary. Capital, $32,500 H. W. HARRIS President.

L. H. SMITH, President. W. A.

LATIMER, Cashier. C. B. WALLACE Assistant Cashier. npHIS BANK doee a general banking buslr ess and eo- licltstfae accounts of corporations, firms ana indiriduals.

0. Gold, James T. Montiromery, Ul rectors H- MeHzJ. N. balby, 0.

W. McAnlnch, Mil vvavi jj jLailmer, H.W. Harris Charged With Having Killed Her Husband. SELF DEFENSE IS THE PLEA. The FirM Baptiet Church Revival The revival at the Firs Baptist church, in spite of the wet her, continues with interest.

rai uavo been converted since Sunday, and others are interested. Thirty-nine have united with the church. On Saturday afternoon at young meeting will be held, and on Sunday afternoon at 3 Rev. Dew will speak to the men in the main auditoruim, and Mrs. Dew will speak to ihe women In the Sun- iliy school room.

There will oe baptizing Saturday evening, and also in the Sunday afternoon service. FEDERATION OF UBOR. What Was Done at the Meeting Held Last Night. MANY DIPHTHERIA CASES. There Are Said to be a Number in Sedalia at Present.

In view of the numerous cases of diphtheria prevalent in the city. Dr R. T. Aliller requests the Democrat to publish the folowlng as a nrevenlive to the disease: If your child has sore throat, examine It. With the handle of a spoon de- the tongue, and if you see white patches In the throat call in your family physician and let him administer the antitoxlne hypodermically.

prevents as well as cures, and if it should not be diphtheria, it will Immunize the system for thirty days against the disease. ounce of prevention is worth a pound of Trial of Drogmund, Charged With Slaying Husband, Begins in Kansas City. OfRoial Statomont of tho Oondition of tho National. Bank -SEDALIA, MISSOURI, At Gloso of Business, Novsmbsr 12 1906 UABiLmes Kansas City, Nov. 21.

Thi MR. W. P. ANDERSON DEAD. Was a Native of Missouri and Aged Seventy-two Years.

A ROW ON A TRAIN. Police Cailed, But Quiet Was Restored on Arrival There. laborers on Katy train No 3. in charge of Conductor Dave Temple, created a disturbance while train Was coming to this city this morning, and Superintendent Finney was notified to Irave an officer at the station on the arrival of the train peace was restored at the sight 15 nfficer however, and Police Officer the men were allowed to continue their trip south, they having been sent from St. Louis.

gave a RECITAL Prof Lundberg Did This Morning in Honor of Visiting Ladies. Prof Rudolph Lundberg gave a re citai at College of Music hall th.s forenoon for Mrs. C. E. Messerly and her guests.

Mesdames Hickox ana The Federation of Labor met last night and appointed G. Pfeiffer, O. C. Palmer, Henry Murphy, Cyrus Knox aad VVk J. Collins a committee to visit he four non-union blacksmith shops the city affc endeavor to have the proprietors unionize their places.

A iiunibor of other important ter were brought up, but at the present writing cannot be made public. A report was made that E. E. John ston, democratic candidate for representative; also the socialist and prohibitionist candidates for the same office, aad favorably answered the questions submitted to them by the Federation of Labor. W.

P. Anderson, who has been an invalid several years, and bedfast some three months, died at his home, six miles southwest of Sedalia, at 7 this morning, of general debility, aged 72 years. Air. Anderson was born in Boone county, but had lived in Pettis county more than fifty years. He is survived by hi.i invalid wife and four children, all grov.m.

The deceased was a member of the M. E. church. South, and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. Fiineral services will be held at New Bethel church Friday.

DRILL TEAM UNIFORMS. They Were Ordered by the W. O. W. At Last Night's Meeting.

Sedalia camp No. 16, W. O. at last meeting, voted on one application and placed with the M. S.

Ulley company, of Columbus, an order for new uniforms for the fifteen members of the drill team. The suits are regular military style and will be shipped by the firm on December 26th, arriving hare' in time to be worn at the entertainment to be given by the lodge soon. They Have a Baby Boy. Air. and Mrs.

S. O. Lindeman. of 810 Campbell street, Kansas City, are the proud parents of a baby son, born at their home last night Mrs. Lindeman was before her marriage Miss WED FIFTY YEARS.

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Coin Will Ceie- bratc December 4.

trial of Airs. Dora Drogmund, charged wiih lie murder of her husband, Dorsey Drogmund, was begun in the criminal court morning. To the surprise of everyone familiar with the case, except her attorneys, her plea is self deiense. Most of the time was devoted lo the statements of the attorneys to the jury. Enough was de-eloped.

however, to show that this will be one of the most warmly contested trials in the history of Jackson county. Prosecuting Attorney Kimbrell made the opening statement for the state. He recked the killing of Drogmund, and said the evidence would show that it was a deliberate murder. L. C.

Doyle, attorney for Mrs. Drogmund. in his statement to the Jury, pictured the ruined life of a woman: the brutality of a husband, and finally the tragedy which, he declared, resulted from that brutality the evidence will he said, threatened to kill her. When she shot him he held her one wrist and was cursing her. In her condition she a blow would be fatal.

PhysllHans will tell you it mighty She shot him to defend Airs. Drogmund's baby was not iu court. The child was two montns old Novemebr 10. Airs Drogmund sat across the table from Prosecutor Kimbrell. She appeared tired and worn.

She did not smile while the prosecutor talked, jut when Air. Beyle began his statement of the the defense expects prove her eyes kpdlcd and her ips parted in a faint smile. The mother sits beside ler during the trial. No other rela- ive has been In the court room. The state closed Its case at 2:30 in the afternoon.

It has fin- shed Its testimony except for what may he presented in rebuttal' after the witnesses for the defense have given their testimony. At the request of Mr. Boyle court adjourned until Thursday morning. Mrs. Drogmund killed her husband Fehruafy 20.

They were married December 9, 1905, and had been separated two weeks at the time of the tragedy. IRB50URCB5. Loans and disosunts 849,939 46 Overdrafts 5,217 48 Bank building 11,000 00 Real estate-- 1,500 00 U. S. bonds and premiums 153,400 00 Bonds and itocks 00 Five per cent redemption 5,000 00 Cash and sight 382,570 89 Total The above statement is correct.

Capital 100,000 (XI Surplus and profits 99,378 82 100,000 00 Deposits 1,115,249 Total 83 H. POWELL Cashier. Are you getting interest on your money? If why not? A savings Account? with us will draw interest for you. We pay three per cent interest on any sum from one dollar up in our Savings Department and you can withdraw or deposit at any time without notice. Call let us explain, SEDALIA TRUST QUITE ASENSATION Trial In Progress In the Hawkeye State.

W. H. Goin, timber buyer for tbs Missouri Pacific railway system, and his most estimable wife, whose name was Miss Eliza Jane Sweeney, will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary at their home, 514 West Sixth street, Tuesday evening, December 4th. from 8 to 10:30 sincere wish of the Dcniocrac is that they may be spared to cele brate their diamond wedding, never know a care or a sorrow In the meantime. Will Coach Football Team, WHICH ONE IS THE VILLAIN? An Iowa Preacher, Banker and Pretty Choir Singer All Mixed Up in Blackmail Case.

meeting adjourned without expelling either the banker or the girl. The banker swore he would have proper Justice and accordingly laid the matter before the federal grand Jury here. The letters which it is alleged Rev. Smith wrote, were also laid before the grand Jury. In the meantime the preacher, chagrined at his position in Winterset, had left and taken a pastorate in South Carolina.

When he heard of the indictment he returned of his own accord, surrendered himself to the government authorities. GAVE HIMSELF UP. THE STRIKING LINEMEN. They Are Soon to Get Weekly Strike Benefits. G.

B. Campbell, business agent for the striking Bell Telephone linemen in this city, today received official notice from Harry Meyers, president of the district council of the Electrical union, notifying him that at an early date the union will begin paying the striking linemen their weekly strike benefits. The information imparted does not give the amount to be paid, nor the date when it Is to take effect. Thirty Attorney Geoige Anamosa left forenoon for Columbia to assist in coaching the state university team tor game with Kansas at Kansas City on Thanksgiving day. George will witness the game, then goes to St.

Louis to remain until December 1st. Will Miss Sherman Baird. Sherman Baird, the popular T. postal clerk, who recently removed to Kansas City, will be mis ed at the anifiial New England din ner to be served tidies at the First Congregaiioi is being is now on Des Moines, Iowa, Nov. preacher, the banker and the girl are the three principal characters in a sensational trial being held in the federal court here this week, and in Iho inuicimeni returned by the grand jury the preacher is portrayed as the villlan.

The charge is using the mails of the government for the purpose of blackmailing. Rev. John H. Swift was pastor of he Christian church in the little town of Wlnterset, and in his congregation sat a banker named W. J.

Cornell, while in the choir sang the pretty Miss Effie Turner. Xs Cornell was a prominent member of the church, all three were associated closely. The preacher believed Cornell was nfatuated with the girl and it is al- eged he wrote three letters in le charged criminal relations between the banker and his choir singer. These he mailed, it Is charged, to a friend in Chicago, with the request that he remail them from that place, one to the singer, another to the banker, and the third to himself. This done, it is charged Swift utilized his letter to approach the banker and offer to suppress a church trial and investigation for a monetary consideration.

The banker refused. The story became known and was the talk of the little village. A meeting of the church members was called 20 Investigate the charges and In the heat of the discussion the bank- Almond Blair, Who Was Rearetf Sedalia. IN TROUBLE IN NEW ORLEANS Confessed That He Embezzled $825 From Wells-Fargo Express Co. At Krebs, I.

T. handsome wife dramatically ap peared and asked a single sentence. It was granted, and she said: as his wife, have made no complaint against his actions, why should these false charges bother Her argument was strong and the The party referred to in the following dispatch from New Orleans to this St. Louis Republic a son of Frank L. Blair, a former Se- dalian, but now living In Garnett, Kansas, with a marrieU daughter.

Almond, the son. has been working iu Indian territory for the Katy, and a lost of friends of the family will regret to hear of his downfall. The dispatch says: Almond Blair, of Sedalia, Is jail here, having confessed to the police that he embezzled $825 from the Wells-Fargo Express company, while serving as their in Krebs, I. about two weeks ago. Blair came to the city and was loafing about Canal and Royal streets last night when PO: liceman Vaquein him to I I am tired moving on; take me to he retorted.

want me in Krebs, I. and I am sick of being chased about. There is $300 offered for my capture and all I want Is something to Blair said he left Krebs one week ago, to Fort MTorth, Texas, and thence to this city..