Appleton City Tribune
Appleton City, MO
5 January 1909

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

Miss Mattie Woolfolk, of Springfield, Mo., is a guest of friends in our city.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Egger returned home Saturday evening from a few days visit with friends at Nevada.

Miss Julia Gerard left for Joplin on the noon train Monday for a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Naylor.

Mr. Frank Robinson and Family returned home on the noon train Friday from a two weeks visit in Illinois.

Prof. G.A. Theilmann and family spent a portion of last week in Kansas City, returning home on the night train Friday.

Miss Nellie Hunter and brother, Roy, returned Sunday night from Blairstown, where they spent the holidays among friends and relatives.

Misses Eunice Pipes and Oral Deweese left on the noon train Monday for Nevada, where they will resume their studies at Cottey College.

Mrs. J.B. Wright departed Monday evening for Warrensburg where she will spend the winter. During her absence her millinery store will be closed.

Mrs. Arthur Fay and baby, of Wallace, Idaho, arrived on the night train Saturday for a visit at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.K. Clark.

Mrs. Anna Miller and children spent Saturday afternoon and Sunday at the home of her brother, Mr. B.C. Frals, residing several miles north of our city.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Belisle, of Clinton, came down on the noon train Friday for a few hours visit with Mrs. Belisle's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.F. Wyckoff.

Mr. Albert McColley and his cousin, Mrs. Nellie Horn, with her children, left Monday noon for Horton, Mo., where they will visit with Mr. J.F. Knowles.

The vicinity experienced a fall of something like 50 degrees in temperature in the last 24 hours, the thermometer at zero this Wednesday morning.

Mr. Ed Robinson and family departed for their home in St. Louis last Saturday evening after a pleasant visit in our city at the home of his mother, Mrs. Geo. W. Robinson.

Mrs. Garfield Hirschi left Monday noon for Pappinsville, Bates County, where she goes to be present on Thursday at the marriage of Miss Alma Hirschi and Mr. Edwin Hirni.

The Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church will meet Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock with Mrs. L. Schultz. All friends and members of the society are invited to be present.

Mrs. A.J. Hindman is at present enjoying the company of several of her children. Among them are Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Orr, of Bozeman, Mont., Mr. C.W. Hunter, wife and baby, of Blairstown, Mo., also Mrs. T.D. Hughes and baby of the same place.

Mr. T.J. Gibson, wife and daughter, Miss Jessie, returned last Wednesday night from a very pleasant visit among relatives at Osborne, Kans. During their visit they attended a family reunion at which covers were laid for 65 guests, and of this number 60 were the descendants of one man and wife. It was a most joyous gathering and one out of the ordinary in point of relationship.

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Music Club Meets.
The Women's Musical Club ended the first year of its existence with a very enthusiastic meeting at the residence of Mrs. Miles Holland last Monday evening.
Following is the program as rendered:
Opening Chorus … Flag of the Free
Piano Duet … Jolly Brothers, Mrs. S.H. Cotton, Mrs. Miles Holland
Vocal Solo … Far Away, Mrs. Joel Pratt
Piano Solo … Dream City, Mrs. W.C. Gates
Vocal Solo … Music and Her Sister, Song, Mrs. S.P. Staples, Mrs. P.C. Mendenhall
Piano Solo … Star of the Sea, Mrs. L. Schultz
Vocal Solo … Madeline, Mrs. Will Burns
Piano Duet … Skipping Rope Schottische, Mrs. Joe Klein and Mrs. W.A. Summer
Vocal Solo … Close those Eyes, My Baby and Sleep, Mrs. Joe Klein
Piano Solo … First Love Redowa, Mrs. H.C. Grider
Vocal Duet … Comin' Thro' the Rye, Mrs. Thomas Streiff, Mrs. P.C. Mendenhall
The semi-annual election of officers took place with the following result:
President: Mrs. S.H. Cotton.
Vice President: S.P. Staples.
Secretary and Treasurer: Mrs. Miles Holland.
With such officers at the helm, the club will maintain its high standard. Others present were Mrs. Phil Klein and Mrs. Robt. Reed, of Coffeyville, Kans.

Several of our citizens left for Osceola Sunday to attend court. The Sweets murder trial is up at this term for rehearing.

Mr. Lee Eye, now one of Monegaw Springs business men, arrived on the local freight Monday afternoon for a few weeks visit with his parents. He reports business rather quiet at the future famous health resort; but says indications are favorable for a good season the coming year.

I am prepared to make farm loans at the lowest possible rate. All loans optional and interest payable annually. I can give you accommodations that other agents cannot give. F.H. Miller. Cashier of the Merchant's Bank.

Mr. Burt Cline, mention of whose departure for his home at Chicago, was made in last week's issue, was called here the latter part of the week by a telegram informing him of the serious illness of his mother, Mrs. W. Cline. The Tribune is pleased to state that Mrs. Cline is much improved and her chances for recovery are considered much more favorable.

Anyone who enjoys a first-class play presented in a first class manner should not fail to see W.F. Mann's production of Mary J. Holmes' popular novel, "Tempest and Sunshine", dramatized by Lem B. Parker, to be seen at House's Opera House on Jan. 12, 1909.
The scenery is beautiful, everything used in the representation being carried by the company. The costuming is quaint and pretty, made in the fashion of 1850, which is the period of the play. The story is both strong and interesting dealing principally with the Southern Aristocracy and is relieved with much comedy. Southern melodies are introduced throughout the play.

January 12, 1909. W.F. Mann Presents…
Miss Kathryn Dale and Miss Crystal Vozzard
In the dramatization of Mary J. Holmes' famous novel
Tempest and Sunshine
By Lem B. Parker.
A beautiful story of southern life in Kentucky before the war.
Second Season of Phenomenal Success.
Read the Book. See the Play.

Have you paid your taxes?

Good Second-hand Sewing Machines, three to six dollars. Watkins Notion Store.

Mr. Frank Wood and Walter Jackson, of the vicinity of Spruce, left for Columbia Tuesday evening to resume their studies at the State University.

Mr. Hinkle, a resident of the Mt. Zion neighborhood in Henry County, was transacting business in our city Monday. Mr. Hinkle is on the market for real estate.

Mr. J.P. Read, an inmate of the Marshaltown, Iowa, Soldiers Home, arrived in our city on the evening train Monday for a visit at the home of his brother, Mr. Benj. Read, residing in the vicinity of Johnson City.

Messrs. J.B. Egger, W.A. Walker and Dr. C.P. Bowden left on the evening train Monday for Jefferson City, to be present at the opening session of the state Legislature and presumably to continue the contest proceedings commenced at Osceola some time ago against Mr. J.A. Luchsinger, who was elected representative at the November election by 143 majority.

Mr. Jeff Mock of Round Prairie, who is now an inmate of the Nevada hospital on account of a break in his health, came up Saturday evening on a business mission. We regret very much to state that Mr. Mock is suffering from a complicated ailment and his physicians advise him that he is in a very critical condition. It is the sincere hope of his host of friends that he may find permanent relief from his affliction.

"'It is not luck, but labor, that makes men. Luck is ever waiting for something to turn up; labor, with keen eye and strong will, always turns up something. Luck lies abed and wishes the postman would bring him news of a legacy; Labor turns out at 6, and with busy pen or ringing hammer, lays the foundation of a competence. Luck whines. Labor whistles. Luck relies on chance; Labor on character. Luck steps downward to self-indulgence; Labor strides upward and aspires to independence."' - Cobden.

Academy Column.
New students have enrolled this week.
Students are back at their work since holidays and are busy with their school duties.
Rev. Claggett, Rev. Coffman, and Mr. J.G. Coffin gave good talks at the Academy a few mornings ago.
Visitors: -- Frank Wood, Murrell Talbot, and Walter Jackson.
A letter was received by Principal G.A. Theilmann from Mrs. J.A. O'Neall of Ellsworth, Ill., stating that she was much interested in the new Academy building and especially delighted by the way the building is furnished. Mrs. O'Neal sends a seat pledge of $2.00 and requests that it should be given in the name of her father, Mr. B.F. Hopkins, who was a school director in this school district before Appleton City existed.
Only 31 more pledges are needed to complete the sum of $1,000. Let the names of the deceased students be sent in to principal G.A. Theilmann, so that they may be published. There are many people who would like to make a pledge in honor of those noble workers who have gone to the higher life.
Since the previous publication the following $2.00 pledges have been received:
Oklahoma City, Okla. -- Helen A. Muchmore
Mound City, Mo. -- Byron Cosby
Eckman, North Dakota -- Will Douglass
Ellsworth, Ill. -- B.F. Hopkins
Appleton City, Mo. - Willard E. Brooks, Frances E. Brooks, S.E. Lewellen, Leda Lewellen, Mrs. Susie B. Ward
Riverside, Calif. - Tennie Sharp

Church Notice.
Rev. Newland, a minister of the church of God will preach next Saturday at the M.E. Church South 7:30 P.M.
Prayer Meeting Wednesday evening 7:30. The second chapter of Isaiah will be used with map talk.
Next Sunday morning the subject will be baptism. Come to all of these services. G.L. Coffman, P.C.

Lowry City In Ashes.
A disastrous fire visited Lowry City last Saturday night, and before the flames were under control fourteen business houses and their contents were in ashes.

Mr. J.J. Stout, and enterprising farmer residing in southern Henry County, was a business caller at the Tribune office Monday morning. He reports everything moving along smoothly in his vicinity.

"'Tempest and Sunshine"' to be seen at House's Opera House on Jan. 12, 1909 is a dramatization of Mary J. Holmes' popular novel. The book is too well known and widely read to enter into any description of the plot and Lem B. Parker, the dramatist, has closely followed the theme all the way through the four acts and six scenes. Nearly everyone has read "'Tempest and Sunshine"' and those who have not, should do so, and then go and see the play. They will appreciate the pathos and humor all the more. To be seen at House's Opera House Jan. 12th.

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