The Clarence Courier (Clarence, MO), 1911-11-15

              larence Courier. HE CLARENCE, SHELBY COUNTY, MISSOURI, WEDNEi )AY, NOVEMBER 15, 1911 NUMBBM 31 VOLUHE XXXI. L " . it JT IX FOR WINTER Cold Weather is Sure to Comei j m. STOVES m Are the Burning issues these frosty days. They are a necessity in the home. Two things should be considered in buy-iner a stove ft, The Cheapest The Stoves we sell are tested and are the best. They will not cost any more and - Save Their Price in Fuel This is plain talk, direct to the point. Come let us show you. We'll Sava you Money anil Do You Good A. FELKER, CTCC' A Sudden Death. The friends of C. F. Tanner were greau; shocked last Wednesday afternoon to learn of his sudden death. He was raking leaves in hy door yard and was stricken wi'h paralysis and fell upon the ground dead. He had suffered one or two strokes pre viously, and had been in poor health for some time past. The decensed was born in Ba den, Germany on August 1(5, 1836, and was nearly three months pat seventy-five years old. He came with his pirents to America in 1852, and settled in New York, from there he moved to Missouri in 1884 and lived for a number oi years on a farm three miles south of Clarence. He moved to town in 1896. In 1860 Mr. Tanner and Miss Lenz were united in marriage and to tnis union six clnlclren were born. John II. Tanner, who holds a high position in the facul ty of Cornell University, William, who died just, a few months ago, Chailie, w ho died in 1906, Mrs. E. E. Casler, and Miss Ella of this city and Mrs. V. C. Spare, of Alberta, Canada. When a young man he united with the Lutheran church and lived a life consistent with his church teachings. Ihere was no better citizen than Mr. Tanner. He was strick ly honest and fair in all hi? deal' ings, and was charitable and kind hearted. He leaves a wife, four children and countless friends to mourn his departure. The funeral was conducted Sa urday afternoon. Kev. J. H. Wood of Shelbina was to !;ave conducted the funeral; but being unable to arrive on time on account of a late train, Rev. Rans-ford took charge at the house and Kev. Wosd arrived in time to conclude the services at the cemetery.Mrs. I. N. Pierce was a Macon visitor yesterday. ninninninninninnininininninninninnintk First Methodist Church. There will be preaching next Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7 p. m. by the new pastor, Kev. F. E Edwards. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 p. in. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. A very cordial invitation is extended to all. Democratic Editors to Meet. The Executive Committee of tha Democratic Editorial Association of Missouri met in the par- lors of the Planters liotei in fi. OU1S lasi r riua.y ivuu wi i Jauuary 12, 1912, as the date tor their annual meeting. It was also decided to hold a harmony meeting to discuss plans and conditions in the state. The meeting will be called to order at 10 o'clock a. m. and each Vice-President to select a man from his district to respond in a five or ten minute talk. At the evening sessian a banquet will be given and Senator Owen, of Oklahoma, and Ollie .Tames, of Kentucky, have been invited to talk Demosracy, to the assembled editors and their friends. Those present last Friiay were: Procirlont. H .1 Simmons. Clar ence, Mo. Courier; Secretary H. T DI.HUti Dn.io Annoal T? IT. J. UiUUIASU, xaiia iippwM - ' Sosey, Palmyra Spectator, N. M. Basket, Moberly; Ed McWilliams, Plattsburg; Wallace Crossly, 1 T T"T 1 r i nnrj i ' . it ntn lla. Tha nrocramme will oe in tne hands of President Simmons and Secretary Blanton, while the Finance Committe is Charles L. W oods of Rolla and EJmund McWilliams of Plattsburg. The con vention piobably will be held at the Southern Hotel. Cold Weather. The most phenominal or unusu al performance of the weather man took place last Saturday. In the morning the temperature was 76 and Sunday morning it was 8 above zero. That's a drop in twen ty four hours of 68 degrees Saturday was shirt sleeve weather and Sunday fur coat. A mixed rain, snow and sleet fell Saturday night and Sunday the ground and side walks were treacherous for travel. Wood-Noel. Mr. Jesse Wood and Miss Liz zie Noel were married in Qui icy ai 2:30 o'clock on Tov., 8, 1911 at the horn? of tin officiating minister Kev. Rogers of the First Baptist church. The contracting parties are well known here both joining from .families who stand high in this community. Mrs. Wood is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Noel just south of town and is a young wo man of a lovable disposition and one who will fill well the place she has chosen. Mr. Wood is a young man of good business qualifications and has held a position in A. Felkers hardware house for several years. They are at present with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Moss but expect to go to house keeping in the near future. The Courier with the many friends of these young people extend congratulations. All parties owing me on note or account are reqnested to call at my residence and settle as soop as possible. W. S. Sanders. Center Street Methodist Church. Prayer meeting, Wednesday 7:-30 p. m. Subject: The Holy Spirit. The ladies of the Church will meet Thursday with Mrs. Robert Hayes. The Woman's Home Mission Society will tweet Friday at 2:30 p. m. with Mrs. O. C. Perry. The Annual Bazaar will be held Dec.-14-lo. Preaching Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7 p. m. Ihe meeting at Wesley Chapel closed Friday. The attendance was good and tho meeting greatly helped the Church.' There will be a number of additions. The storm prevented the services appointed for the children and reception of members. These services will be held later. Clarence revival services early in the tew yaar. Sunday School every Sunday 9:45 a. m. C. O. Ransford. pastor. State Teachers Meeting. The fiftieth annual meeting of the state teachers association was held in Hannibal last Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The big events of the meeting were speeches by J. Ross Hill, President of the Missouri University, and Hon. Chas. Nagel, of President Taft's cabinet. The meeting next year will be held in Springfield on Nov. 7, 8 and 9. Prof. Nel W Lara-kin, of Clinton, was elected President.Miss Flossie Winget of Leonard was the guest of Miss Bertha Chick Saturday and Sunday. Bring in your turkeys; but remember they must be fat. Poor turkeys and culls will not be taken. J. A. Palmer. HI a H Christmas is Ahead oi You but we're ahead of Christmas! We've been industriously searching the market for the best things that the makers and importers have prepared for this Christmas of 1911 for all these best things are ready for "the trade" long before Christmas. You'll be immensely entertained by them, and looking around involves not the slightest obligation to purchase. For the present, just enjoy seeing them we will let the future lake care of itself. O. GARRISON, Clarence Mo. ninininininiDiniiaiaiQii.'ginninininininioiniiiP Free Delivery. The Adams Express Company will establish the free delivery of express in Clarence today. "Japy" Stewart, and there is no more competent and accommodating young man in Clarence, will be in charge of the delivery. The free zone includes the 16 blocks in the oringinal city plat. Christian Church. Work is completed, and we are ready for volunteers to help clean the church. Every member is expected to help or send someone. Come Wednesday morning. All services will be held in the church, prayer meeting Wednesday 7 p. m. , Sunday school 9:45 Sunday, and preaching morning and evening by the pastor. Watch the papers for the an-nounjement of our meeting to be conducted by Kev. J. V. Combs of Danville, Ind. K. B. Havenku, Pastoh. s Mr. and Mrs. Emus Jniciv were ; the guests of Miss Bertha Chick over Sunday. Miss Bertha ac companied them to their home near Leonard Tuesday for a short visit. Christian Church Beautified. The new Christian Church which has recently been repaired from the foundation up, on account of the inferior work of the architect now presents a beautiful appearance. The interior has bren fres coed and decorated by John Lar- kin and Frank Boring,shovs these two gentlemen understand the ad of blending colors into a beautiful effect. The membership ha3 been very unfjrtunate in being compelled to repair the building as it will require several hundred dollars to pay for a very jareless piece of work at the time it was erected. E. E. Hopper and W. II. Sears went to St. Louis Monday night. Mr. Hopper goes to buy a new supply of furniture and rugs to ad ! .o his already large stock. While Mr. Sears will renew his tirst fall stock bought early in the season. Lost Hand bag containing pair of gold rim eye glasses and a small amount of money. Lost between Mrs. Liura Meadows and my home. Mrs. Dick Baker. r 1 Have just received another big shipment from the East of - - - LADIES' AND MISSES' Chsk mi These Cloaks were bought at a BIG REDUCTION from the manufacturers first price. This means a big saving to the purchaser of these garments. All New Winter Models In the New Manish Mixtures, Reversible Cloths, Plush and Caracule. A Big Line of Furs SEE THEM BEFORE YOU BUY. Phone 38 Clarence, Mo. 4 1 L, , t ', t ; :-i t -" t :, - h- -r i