COUNTY COURT September 3, 1894 ..The following accounts were allowed and warrants ordered issued: ..Henry Hilpirt, road overseer district 4, $50.00. ..Joseph Carter, taking insane person to asylum, $19.00. ..Wm. Carter, cleaning out under jail, $6.00. ..J. D. Shipman, sending two boys to deaf and dumb school, $18.00. ..C. D. Moody, paint for court house fence, $16.00. ..W. H. Cecil, stationery for Co., $14.80. ..Faulkner Bros. printing for Co. school commissioner, $5.00. ..John Turrentine, services as school commissioner, $41.44. ..W. H. Sloan, stationery for Co., $9.74. ..Ace Pennington, taking poor person to county farm, $2.00. ..Josiah Connell change of road ordered established. ..James McCray change of road ordered. ..W. E. Narner, Ed. Rickey, W. A. Hall and John Quinn each granted dram shop license at Peirce City. September 4, 1894 ..Stock law election ordered for Nov. 6, 1894, to restrain horses, mules, asses and cattle from running at large. ..Ordered that application for keeping George Halstead at the poor house be filed with the probate court for payment out of estate.

[County Court, cont.] ..Quietus granted J. R. Crawford on stray horse proven away. ..Order of this court made Aug 10, 1894, dividing Peirce Township into two voting precints [sic] is revoked and held for naught. ..The follnwing [sic] acounts allowed and warrants ordered issued. ..J. D. Nowell, to send R. Bicketts to deaf and dumb school, $9.00. ..J. R. Scott & Bro., aid poor per, $2.70. ..Inquest fee bill, Willing Eberling case, $11.50. ..H. D. Clark, same, $24.19. ..R. J. McIntyre, lumber for court house fence, $7.78. ..Reed Bros., coffin and robe for poor person, $12.00. ..John S. Wilson, services as Sheriff during circuit court, $107.80. ..Luther Howel, aid for self and family, poor persons, $6.00. ..Geo. M. Carey, services as circuit clerk and stationery, $43.00. ..Mary E. Shipman, sending Robt to school for blind, $7.00. ..Wm. Baugh, right of way for approach for county bridge, $25.00. ..John S. Wilson, services as sheriff at probate and county courts, $12.00. ..The county court for two days service, $10 each.

A HORRIBLE FIND [Caution: graffic detail.] ..A probable murder has ben bro't to light by the discovery of the body of old John Seaton in an abandoned shaft near Turkey creek, about two and a half miles north of Joplin. The Herald says that the body was a sight to sicken a vulture. It had been in the water over six months and the flesh was soft like soap fat, and in some places had fallen off leaving the bones exposed; this was especially the case with the hands. The hair and beard had all fallen out and the eyes and ears were gone. The body was a bloated, shapeless mass, but it was white, and while its odor was sickening, it was not as bad as one might have supposed. The features were not unrecognizable, for the body was identified by Clem Combs and several other people as that of old man Seaton. The only clothing on the body was a blue flannel working shirt and an undershirt. There were no signs of violence upon the body, but it had been in the water so long that little could be told about it. He is supposed to have been murdered by his two sons the latter part of last February and his body dumped into the shaft where found. Coroner Squire will hold an inquest over the remains today, beginning at 9 a.m....

Mrs. Rout of Springfield is visiting relatives in Mt. Vernon. Rev. Harbour is conducting a revival meeting near Lamar. Fine St. Louis Wool Jeans in all colors, 15c a yard at Lanzet's. Bud George has returned from Arkansas on account of ill health Miss Carrie Davis returned from a visit to Lockwood on Monday last. Mrs. E. E. Stringfield left Monday to visit relatives in north Missouri. Mrs. L. K. Wright returned from a visit to relatives at Springfield the latter part of the week. O. L. Kirby went over to Greenfield Monday to see the Greenfield-Bolivar game of base ball. Thos. J. Newman left for Columbia Monday morning where he will enter the State University for his second year's studies. W. C. McCanse returned, Tuesday, form [sic] St. Louis and Chicago, where he had been to purchase goods. Miss Bessie Danforth, of Springfield, is visiting her cousin, Mrs. W. C. McCanse. In S. W. Goss' letter, published last week, where reference is made to "House Journal page 958" it should read "page 938." The case vs. Joe Vernon colored, charged with murdering Lorn Burnett, at Monett, it is supposed will be tried at Galena, Stone county this week. H. S. Hammer has sold his farm located about four miles east of this place to W. P. Stewart, of Aurora. The number acres were 160, including the home place and the consideration was $4,800. There will be a political discussion to-morrow at Takein, Turnback township, between Rev. Millhollan, Populist, and Rev. W. B. Cochran, Republican. There will also be a picnic on the grounds and it will be an enjoyable day, outside of the oratorical treat, for all who attend. Hick's predicts frost in the early part of this month; a very warm wave from the 8th to the 10th, and a violent storm period embracing the 14th and 28th. A very cold wave will wind up the month. He doesn't mention rain. Andy Boyd, who was charged with an outrage upon little Katie Jacobs near Verona, Mo., last January and who was held for trial in the Lawrence Circuit Court at Mt. Vernon, had his trial last week and was acquitted. The first thing he did on getting back home was to tank up to his normal temperature. -- Ash Grove Commonwealth. This paper stated that "Michael" Staffleback was sentenced to the penitentiary at the recent term of the circuit court. The father wishes a correction made and we willingly comply. His name is plain Mike and nothing more. The old gentleman is named Michael and as is natural, does not wish any false impression sent abroad. A reunion of the Rev. Ellis Neece family and friends, will be held Sept. 20, 1894, at the old John Neece place one mile south of Marionville. The following program will be carried out: 10 a.m., history of the family by Eld. H. C. Lollar with devotional exercises; 11, talks by the old settlers; 12, dinner and a general good time; 2 p.m., short addresses by friends and children; 3, a general good time with everybody, with parting words and good byes. Everybody invited to come and bring their baskets well filled; also bring song books. Mr. Sigal Routt, of Springfield, is visiting relatives in the city.

Corn, cattle and hogs continue to reach for sky prices. Mrs. Mary E. Moore has been appointed postmaster at Phelps in place of Mrs. Belle Cassity removed. Bryan Shelton, living eight miles west, is suffering from an attack of typhoid fever. George Orr left for Springfield Monday evening to enter Drury college. R. H. Angwin will remove to Springfield in a short time. M. Benjamin, the Marionville contractor, is on hand to push the work on the school house. Millard Phariss and Rum Davis left for Carrol [sic] county Ark., yester [sic] morning, and will be gone sometime. They are after cattle, hogs and sheep. Mr. J. C. Stone is in St. Louis this week. While there he will purchase an ideal stock of new Fall and Winter Goods. Mrs. R. H. Lister, of Carthage, and her daughter, Mrs. C. H. Porter, are visiting C. C. Shelton and family and friends of this city. Two men from Nebraska arrived at this place Saturday with a car load of stock hogs from that state. Our Lawrence county corn crop, this drouthy [sic] year, will give us a great lot of advertising. The two colored boys, who were serving out a fine in jail, and made their escape from custody while working on the streets have been re-captured, and are now in their old quarters. John R. Hillhouse and F. E. White, of this county, have been drawn for service on the U. S. District Court Grand Jury, which convenes at Springfield October 1. Jas. E. Carey has been drawn as petit juror for the same court. Misses Minnie Phariss and Maud Bailey, of Mt. Vernon, were visiting relatives in and near Newtonia the latter part of last week. The News acknowledges a pleasant call from them Friday accompanied by Mrs. J. J. Prater of this place. -- Newtonia News. Judge John G. Hutcheson died recently at his home in Phelps county. He was one of the oldest residents of that county as well as a prominent citizen, having served four years as Probate Judge and twelve years as Associate Judge of that county. He was an uncle of Wherry and Altemus Hutcheson, well known citizens of this county. A Republican was raking a Democrat the other day about the low price of wheat and horses, "caused," he said, "by the Democratic administration." "Well, how about cattle, hogs and corn?" remarked the Democrat. "Those are governed by the law of supply and demand," said the Republican, "and besides I am no hand to argue." The colored folks, not to be left in the rear, had a game of baseball at this place Saturday. It was Greenfield against Mt. Vernon and the Greenfield Shadows were badly beaten by the Mt. Vernon Midnights. The visitors couldn't do a thing with Isom Jones, the cannon ball pitcher and his brother, George, the catcher. The two men are giants in size and strength and are really remarkable players. The bycicle [sic] track has been rebanked will be in readiness for the races which are to take place soon. The club met Tuesday night at the club rooms and made a program of the races. Prizes are to be donated by the merchants and business men of Mt. Vernon, and a committee will soon visit the several business houses of the town to solicit prizes. The boys have worked hard in order to secure a good meeting and every one should try and assist them all they can. The races will be very exciting and every one will receive full value for his effort. I am buying Fat Hogs and Cattle, and will be in Mt. Vernon every Saturday. Please see me and get prices....William Fairburn

EX-SHERIFF THOMPSON ! ARRESTED AT KANSAS CITY LAST TUESDAY, And Was Due at the Lawrence County Bastile Last Night. ..The following is clipped from Tuesday's edition of the Kansas City Star: ..Joseph Thompson, formerly Sheriff of Lawrence county, Missouri, was arrested in this city to-day on a telegram from Mt. Vernon, where he is charged with embezzling some of the county funds. Thompson left Mt. Vernon last March, deserting his wife and family. He denies that he is short in his accounts and says that he fled because of trouble with his family. He was found at the palace restaurant at 940 Mulberry street. [Ink or charcoal drawing of Thompson] ..The arrest was made on an indictment for embezzlement found at the last session of the grand jury of this county. The indictment is based on the charge that he applied to his personal use funds that came into his hands while Sheriff, and over which there was litigation by various parties. He was authorized by law to hold the money until the courts decided to whom it rightly belonged. It is alleged that he is short to the extent of $2,100. Previous to his daparture [sic] last spring he turned over all his property to his bondsmen to secure them against loss but whether they were wholly secured is not known, but is considered doubtful. It is the supposition that some of his bondsmen, at least, have been keeping track of his movements for sometime and were doubtless waiting for him to get within the jurisdiction of the state and caused his arrest when he did so. ..Thompson's departure from this place last February, it is alleged, with a woman not his wife, and the desertion of his family, caused great excitement in this county at the time. His return as a prisoner to the county where he was once so highly honored, and of which he had been Sheriff, will fe reaching the bottom drugs of humiliation. ..Sheriff Wilson left for Kansas City Tuesday morning in obedience to a telegram and was expected to arrive on the train last evening with Mr. Thompson in custody. Paris Spring Items ..The farmers are busy sowing wheat. ..A protracted meeting is being conducted by Revs. Walker and Melton in which considerable interest is being manifested. ..Quite a number of our citizens are having a severe attack of the nation fever. ..School began last Monday under the guidance of Mr. Judson Ruark. ..A surprise birth day dinner was given to Miss Ida Seamons on the 31st of August by her numerous friends and relations, it being her 17th anniversary. It would be a difficult matter for me to describe so magnificent a dinner as was spread before that hungry crowd of 160 persons. There were all kinds of edibles from the substantials to all kinds of delicacies interspersed with tropical fruits, etc. After all had satisfied the cravings of the inner man there was still enough left to feed as many more. [Received gifts: Work basket by Wm. McNelis and Annie Smith; necklace, by Nora and Clara Hammer, Effie Matthews, Trudy Hendricks and Johnnie Seamons; ear rings by Ralph and Gertie Reynolds; ring, by her father, Wm. Seamons; silk handkerchief, by Willie Wilson; linen handkerchief by Grant Garner; handkerchief, by Mrs. Tom McDonald; handkerchief, by Mrs. N. E. McNellis; hairpin, by Miss Dora Matthews; hair pin, by Miss Pearlie Smith; water pitcher, by Miss Minnie Garner; pickle dish, by Mrs. Vina Garner; tie, by Miss Ida Hendricks and Miss Pertenie Smith; dress by her mother, Mrs. Lucy Seamons, and a pincushion by Miss Nora Smith. LICENSED TO WED Noble W. Harper, 28, Aurora Lula Inglebright, 20, Aurora J. W. Barton, 41, Marionville Genevia Davidson, 26, Marionville Cornelius Mosby, 64, Billings Naoma E. Henson, 44, Marionville LIST OF LETTERS on hand for the week ending Sept. 11, 1894.....J. H. Matthews, P.M. Boyd, Poley Ferguson, J. B. Haller & Thornton LIndy, A. N. Montgomery, Rena Potter, J. F. Rayborn, A. E. Rhendail, Fannie