Appleton City Tribune
Appleton City, MO
13 April 1909

Local Items.
Personal Mention and Local News Items Gathered by Our Reporters.

Mrs. W.H. Sagaser and children went to Montrose Saturday to spend the day with friends.

Miss Carolina Nation of Johnson City is visiting with her cousin, Miss Dorothy Nation.

Mrs. W.P. Morris of Jefferson City arrived Friday night for a short visit in our city with her mother, Mrs. S.E. Reed.

Mr. Arthur Reid and wife, of Windsor, came down on the noon train Saturday for an over Sunday visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Reid.

Mr. Robert Talbot and wife, of Estridge, Kans., arrived in our city last Thursday night for a few weeks visit with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. D.S. Talbot.

Mr. Harry Brannon, after about a year’s sojourn in other parts, returned with his family and is again in the blacksmith shop with his father, Mr. S.S. Brannon.

Mesdames J.R. Carter, Lee Talbot, Eva Grob and D.S. Talbot returned Wednesday noon from Clinton at which place they had been attending a missionary meeting of the M.E. Church.

Mr. W.H. Sagaser, on of our enterprising third ward residents, made substantial improvements around his home last week by putting down quite an amount of concrete sidewalk.

Representative J.A. Luchsinger, who has been home the last ten days or more looking after business interests, returned to Jefferson City Monday evening and will devote his time to legislative matters.

Mrs. W.F. Courtney with her infant son has visited in our city for the past few days at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.E. Hurst, departed Monday morning for her home at Strassburg, Mo.

Mrs. A. Buskirk departed Monday evening for Elmira, N.Y., where she goes to visit her daughter, Mrs. Ethel Bentley. She was accompanied as far as St. Louis by her son, Frank, who went as company that distance.

Dr. Emma W. Morehouse returned on the flyer Thursday morning from St. Louis, to which place she accompanied Mr. J.P. Hastain about two weeks ago that he might have one of his eyes operated on with the hope of restoring sight, by the removal of a cataract.

The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church held their annual meeting at the home of the President, Mrs. Woods, Tuesday and elected officers for the coming year as follows: President, Mrs. Schultz; Vice Pres., Mrs. M. White; Sec. and Treas., Mrs. Gerard. A committee was appointed to effect plans for a chrysanthemum show the harvest home supper in the fall. They expect to have their strawberry festival the first week in May. Mrs. Gerard, Secretary.

Dr. A.H. Godbey preached at the M.E. Church South last Sunday morning and although the congregation was small the service and sermon were both inspiring and profitable. Dr. Godbey is the president of Morrisville College and a man who is religious as well as intellectual. Mrs. Fred Luchsinger who had labored so successfully over the music, being unable to attend the services, was relieved by Miss Esther Grob. Our thanks are due the visiting brother and to all who helped to make the occasion a success. Pastor.

Reason Gone.
A Former Business Man Loses His Mind.
The Tribune in common with all our people deeply deplores the fact that Mr. J.K. Stout, a former businessman and a most highly esteemed citizen, has partially lost his mind.
It has been known for some time that Mr. Stout was gradually failing mentally, but as he had never shown any indications of violence he has been allowed all liberties; but owing to a violent turn which resulted in an attack upon Mr. R.N. Burns about 10 o’clock today, steps have been taken to place the proper restrain upon him, and he will in all probability be taken to Nevada and placed in the asylum. The family have the sympathy of all our people in this affliction, and under such care as can be given, there it is hoped that a cure may be affected.

Mr. John Thompson, a solicitor for Sedalia Business College, made quite a “hit” upon his arrival in our city last Saturday night.

Mr. G.A. Pratt left on the morning train Tuesday for Jefferson City where he goes to attend a meeting of Presbytery, as a delegate from the Presbyterian Church in this city.

Mr. Dee Donnohue left on the early train Sunday for a trip to Colorado and other northwestern states, where he goes with a view of investing in land if he finds conditions to his liking.

Mr. Mert Clark, a popular young jeweler of Poplar Bluff, Mo., returned home Saturday evening after a pleasant visit in our city with his mother, Mrs. T.D. Thayer, and sister Mrs. W.E. Duncan.

Mr. L.C. Kidd returned Sunday night from Lincolnville, Okla., to which place he accompanied his wife and little daughter on the flyer Saturday morning for a visit with Mrs. Kidd’s parents.

At a meeting of the board of deacons of the Presbyterians church on Monday night, Mr. R.N. Burns was elected president, Dr. C.E. Cline secretary and Mr. Edgar Hirni treasurer of the church finances.

Mr. W.C. Bronough, of Clinton, was shaking hands with friends in our city today. Mr. Bronough was a democratic candidate the nomination railroad and warehouse commissioner but failed to receive the nomination.

Build up your whole body. Regulates the bowels, clears the blood, aids digestion, makes you well from head to feet. That’s what Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea will do, greatest spring regulator. Tea or Tablets, 35 cents. Schultz & Bowman.

Mr. Alva Reed arrived in our city Monday evening from Coffeyville, Kans., for a visit with his mother. Alva is employed in machine shops at that place, and as the result of being struck in the eye by a bit of steel he is now “carrying that member in a sling”.

The weather continues cool with frost and occasionally a little ice. Now that Easter is past perhaps weather conditions may warm up. Some of our local prognosticators declare that Easter has nothing whatever to do with the weather conditions; but then it is a fact nevertheless we generally have it rather cool just about that time.

Grace: Pimples, blotches, rough shiny skin are from the blood and stomach. A simple and never failing remedy – one that makes clear, healthy complexions, pure blood, perfect digestion, is Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea. Surprise yourself. Tea or Tablets, 35 cents. Schultz & Bowman.

Board Organizes.
The board of directors for our independent school district met last Thursday night, the newly elected directors H.T. Pratt and W.F. Maxwell participating. Dr. C.P. Bowden was elected president, and H.T. Pratt vice president. Joe Klien continues as secretary and F.H. Miller, treasurer. It was ordered by vote that a special election be called to submit a proposition for an additional 15 cent levy, that another teacher might be added to the present staff. This is undoubtedly a move in the right direction, as it is an undisputed fact that the primary room has been so crowded during the past term that the pupils were not afforded the opportunity they should have for advancement.
With another teacher added this crowded condition can be done away with and at the same time our schools can be raised another grade. This would materially raise the standard of our schools and afford those who desire to complete the course a much better course of study.

Following a conference of lumbermen in Kansas City on the 12th instant, it is announced that something like 1,000 lumber mills in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida will shut down for an indefinite period. The object of this shut down is to force the price of lumber up, and if necessary the mills will remain closed for twelve months that the aim may be accomplished. To judge from the tone of the mill men, prices have materially declined and they are determined to bring about an advance ; but to judge from the prices the consumer in towns the size of Appleton City is forced to pay for any or all grades of lumber, one is forced to stop and ask the question, “Isn’t it high time that lumber prices begin to decline?”
When lumber is placed on the free list and small towns secure competitive yards then the time will come that a man in ordinary circumstances can contemplate the erection of a home, without becoming appalled on account of the immensity of his lumber bill.

Plants For Sale.
Tomato, Cabbage, Pansy and geraniums, also roses, budding out plants, and bulbs.
Appleton City Green House, or Leave orders at Pratts Bros. Grocery Store.

Sued For $58,000.
Drainage Ditch Builders Sue County in Federal Court.
Deputy United States Marshall J.E. Morrison of Kansas City arrived in Butler Monday morning to serve the papers in the suit of A.V. Wills & Sons against Bates County for $58,000 claimed upon a drainage ditch contract. The firm, as residents of Illinois, have brought their suit in the United States Court.
In their petition they state that contract was let to Timothy Foohey & Sons who re-let one of those contracts to A.V. Wills & Sons. That the drawings prepared by A.H. Bell showed certain character of soil to be dredged out and that instead of soil that could be dredged they encountered rock, which could not be removed. They include a copy of an agreement between themselves and county regarding this rock and claim that the work is hereby excluded from the dredging contract. They have received $61,183.15 and sue for $58,000, which they claim is now due. They are represented by Lowe & Shannon of Kansas City.
The county court hold that they have but one contract with Foohey & Sons; that under that the work must be completed and that they stand pat on the proposition until Wills & Sons complete their work and take out the rock, full payment will not be made. – Rich Hill Review.

A Chance To Get A Home In Oklahoma.
One million, five hundred thousand acres of Oklahoma School land will be sold this year on 40 years time at 5 per cent interest under the law just passed by the legislature. Map and copy of law, description of land and how to buy sent upon receipt of $1.00.
School Land Advertising Co., Helena, Okla.

Handsome Compliment.
Appleton City, Mo.
April 8, 1909.
We, the undersigned Mayor and Board of Aldermen, hereby tender our most sincere thanks to the Tribune Printing Office for publishing proceedings of our meetings, free of charge, for the benefit of the tax payers of Appleton City, Mo.
Signed,
F.J. Pribil, Jr., Mayor.
B.F. Dewert, A.L. Nation, W.B. Cole, G.L. Edgerton.
Ed. Koeller, City Clerk.