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Chapter 7: Monroe Township

Monroe township occupies the northeastern portion of the county,  and is essentially a prairie district. The soil is of an excellent quality  and the township, agriculturally, is considered equal to any in the  county. There are but a few streams veining its surface, and these  are found in the southeastern portion of the township. It is the smallest township in area in the county, excepting Indian Creek, and  contains 31 square miles.
A little more than four miles of the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad  pass through the northeastern part of the township, and the  Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad enters the same at section 18, in the north-east corner and, traversing its entire width, passes out at section 30. This is the only township in the county through which more than one railroad passes. There are more Northern or Eastern people in Monroe township than in any other township in the county; the earliest settlers, however, were from Kentucky and Virginia. Coal was discovered on the farm of Benedict Carrico many years ago, but was never worked to any considerable extent other than for the local trade. Among the large stockmen and farmers of the township are James M. Proctor,
who deals in Hereford and short-horn cattle; John Nolen, who raises sheep and hogs; W. P. Bush, cattle and mules, and Henry Hurnham, who formerly made a specialty of sheep, but now raises sheep and cattle.


OLD SETTLERS.

The following named persons are some of the early settlers, who entered land and made homes in Monroe township: James Dale, one of the first pioneers who came to the county; Morgan Parish, Benedict Carrico, Ramey Dye, Phanty Dye, Joseph Hagan, Fielder Hagan, Thomas Hurd, Simeon Utterback, .William Miles, Mr. Buckman and sons, Jasper Corning, John H. Taylor, John Little, Hillary Hardesty, Luther and Jerry Jackson, Stephen F. Thrasher, William Jennison, Samuel Oakley, Robert Lewellen (the first settler in the township),
Abraham Winset, Charles Fowler, Leonard Green, John McMillin, Jr., Jacob Abell, Richard J. Hutchinson, Samuel Lamb, Richard T. Haines, William M. Halstead, John C. Johnston, David McGee, William E. Dodge, Thomas Eustace, Alexander Winset.

MONROE CITY.


The following history of Monroe City, was taken from the News, in its issue of July, 1876: -‘The first time the writer saw the place where Monroe City now stands, was in the early summer of 1841 or 1842. This whole prairie was then a  pathless sea of grass: there were a few small farms in the edges of the timber, but from the spot on which the seminary now stands, no improvement whatever was visible in any direction. The place last named was called “The Mound,” and one of the land-marks along with “’The Round Grove,” “ The Lone Elm “ and some others, by which travelers were guided in traversing the lonely prairie. It was not until some ten years later that the farms began to encroach much upon the great body of open land lying between North and Salt rivers. In 1852, the first accurate surveys for the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad were commenced; these were completed in the following year, and 50 miles of the road, extending from Hannibal to the head of Crooked creek, were put under contract. After that date there was a steady increase of immigration to this vicinity, with a corresponding extension of old farms and opening of new ones. The work on the railroad progressed slowly, so that it was not until 1857 the track was laid in Monroe county. Mr. E. B. Talcott was at that time partner of Mr. John Duff in the contract for building the road.This placed him in a position to know where stations would be needed and using that knowledge with the business energy and judgment for which he was conspicuous, he purchased the east half of section 13, township 56, range 8, and laid off the north half of it into what is now known as the “ Old Town of Monroe City.” This was in the spring of 1857. He also immediately commenced
the erection of the hotel now known as the Livingston house. The present proprietor of this hotel and Mr. J. M. Preston made the first improvements; the former having made a contract on the 1st of March with S. F. Hawkins for the erection of a store house, in which, on the 1st of April following, he opened the first stock of goods offered for sale in the town. On the 4th of July the same year, an old-fashioned barbecue was held and a public sale of lots took place.
Several of the purchasers immediately commenced the erection of 2 stores and dwellings, and by the close of the year, the place began to assume quite a village-like appearance. The proprietor of the town, Mr. Talcott, having offered to give the outlot upon which the seminary now stands for the site of such an institution, a charter for such a purpose was secured from the Legislature. The stock was mostly taken by the farmers in the neighborhood, and the buildings were erected in the summer of 1860; and in the autumn of the same year by the Messrs. Comings, who, have had the control of it uninterruptedly ever since. During the war this building was taken possession of and occupied by the United States troops in 1861, and the town was the scene of one of the most satisfactory battles fought throughout the entire campaign most satisfactory, because not a drop of human blood was shed on either side. The effect of the civil war was not only to check all improvement,
but in fact to diminish the population of the town. But immediately on the restoration of peace business was resumed and business revived. The original town plat embraced only the north-east quarter of section thirteen. An addition on the east was made by T. W. Davis, the plat recorded February 7, 1867, and another by Dr. E. Bailey on the south, the plat recorded March 4, 1872. The first church building erected was St. Jude’s, which was begun in 1866,
and first occupied for worship about July 4, 1867. This was followed by the Christian Church in 1869; the Baptist in 1870; the Presbyterian in 1871; the Methodist South is now in process of erection. A building which had been used for a private school-room by Mr. J. M. McMurry, was purchased for public school purposes in 1867, and has been used for such purpose until the close of the past scholastic year. One which it is hoped will do more credit to the town and afford better facilities to both teachers and pupils is now under contract to be finished in time for the fall opening at the usual time. The incorporation of the town was effected in 1869, trustees being Messrs. H. Cary (who was elected chairman), W. P. Bush, T. M. Hubbard, S. E. Coming s and F. B. Sheetz. The town owes its existence to the construction of the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad and its prosperity has been furthered and its facilities increased by the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway, which commenced operation
in 1871. A. banking institution under the title of the Monroe City Bank commenced operation in 1875, John B. Randol being president and W. R. P. Jackson cashier. At the present time the town has a population of about 800, has eleven stores for dry goods, groceries and general merchandise, three drug stores, one printing-office, two hardware and tin stores, two furniture stores, two wagon and carriage manufactories, one for agricultural implements, one marble yard, one flouring mill, one jeweler and one lumber yard. If the growth of the town has been slower than that of some others,
it is a satisfaction to know that it has been substantial ; relying on the basis of a good surrounding country, peopled by those who for intelligence, industry and enterprise will bear comparison with any similar community in our State. The future of the town, it is believed, will depend upon the enlarged development of the agricultural resources of the surrounding country—on the continued encouragement given our educational institutions, both public and private -on
the liberal support and increase of our manufacturing interests -on the continued activity and enterprise of our business community, and above all, on the maintenane of a public character, marked by morality honesty and  liberality.  Monroe City, which now contains a population of about 1,200, is the
largest and most important town in the county, excepting Paris. The
people are wide-awake and enterprising, and have done much to forward
the interests of their little city, both its material and educational interests, and are justly proud of the advancement they have made, and the present position the town occupies, as to business and financial solidity. It is the only town in the county which has the advantage of two railroads. These, centering as they do at Monroe City, give the farmers, business men, and shippers, ready and cheap markets for what they may buy or sell.

The surrounding country consists principally of level prairie, which presents to the eye a pastoral landscape of great beauty. This prairie  is dotted over with farm houses, many of which have been built not merely as places of abode, but exhibit in their construction and outside appearance and equipments, much taste and ornamentation. The farmers are generally thrifty, not a few of whom are large landed proprietors, and have made the pursuit of agriculture a success. Here they surely possess, in a great measure, that most essential
prerequisite to good farming, rich land, and have ample room to carry out their most sanguine wishes as tillers of the soil. As already stated J. M. Preston erected the first building that was put up in Monroe City. It stood on Winter street. J. M. Preston opened the first business house, it being an eating house. The first regular dry goods store was opened by John Boulware. John Wells
was the first saddler. Al. Gorrall was one of the early blacksmiths. Dr. Thomas Proctor was the first physician, locating in August, 1864. Judge Thomas Van Swearinger was the pioneer attorney, becoming a resident before the Civil War. Buchanan & Freeman, agents of Rowe & Toll, of Hannibal, Mo., were the first lumber merchants in the town. Mrs. Locke taught the first school; Prof. J. M. McMurry taught the first public school, in 1866. The present public school-house is a brick building, and was erected at a cost of $4,000. Dr. Thomas Proctor and Prof. J. M. McMurry opened the first drug store. John Gates was the first postmaster. Among the manufacturing institutions are the Monroe City Creamery Company, which was chartered during the latter part of the year 1872 by a joint stock company, J, A. Peirsol, general manager; the broom factory of Patrick Cochlin, and the hay stacker and rake factory of Eli Wayland. S. B. Gilliland also makes hay rakes. C. H. Poage also manufactures hay rakes and bee-hives, and operates a planing-mill. Two wagon factories are in operation.

MONROE INSTITUTE.

This institution of learning is looked upon by the people of Monroe City with just pride. It was built almost contemporaneously with the founding of the town, and has continued to bestow its benefits and privileges from the date of its existence to the present time, with the exception of a short interval during the war of 1861. The institute building is a two-story brick with basement, and contains 24 rooms; it was erected in 1860 by a joint stock company, the stock being divided into 113 shares, which were taken at $50 each. The following persons are the stockholders:
Elijah Bailey, T. N. Read, Daniel Johnson, G. N. Davis, A. WTarner, H. H. Lee, A. B. Combs, Alfred Pond, J. W. Sparks, J. F. Cassady, William L. Owens, John B. Lee, William B. Sparks, E. H. Griffith, John Boulware, W. K. Anderson, T. D. Freeman, Moses McClintic, John 0. Wood, James A. Burdett, William Gough, B.
F. Green, W. H. Byrd, Samuel Vance, B. F. Griffiith, J. L. Owen, N. D. Bradley, W. E. Jones, E. B. Talcott, Hebra A. Hough, William Scofield, F. B. Sheets, William B. Okeson, William C. Broughton, J. D. Clark, Lorel Rouse, John Shaw, H. C. Fuqua, Thomas Yates, John Jones, G. B. and S. E. Comings.
The Messrs. Comings were the largest stockholders, having purchased
shares to the number of 25. The building cost between $9,000 and $10,000, and is located in the northern part of the town, upon seven and a half acres of ground, which was donated by friends of the institution. The grounds are handsomely laid out and are ornamented with a variety of shade trees, shrubbery and blue grass, and, taken as a whole, constitute just such a site and surroundings as would render attractive an institution of learning. The school opened in 1860, under the management of S. P. and S. E. Comings, who were
capable and experienced educators. These gentlemen were succeeded in 1876 by Rev. James S. Green. No school was taught during the war, the building being occupied a portion of the time by Union soldiers. Rev. Green was succeeded in 1879 by Rev. I. R. M. Beeson, who remained the principal until 1882, when Prof. A. Wood Terrill took charge. Under his supervision the school has greatly prospered, there being about 100 pupils in attendance during the scholastic year of 1883-84. Prof. Terrill and his wife are widely
and favorably known as accomplished teachers and are doing a grand and noble work for those who are placed under their tuition. The present term of the school opened September 2, 1884. In addition to the course in the scientific department of this school there is a classical course.
The school has no endowment, but depends upon the patronage of the public for its support and maintenance. Its board of directors are James M. Proctor, James S. Green, J. B. Randol, A. Wood Terrill, J. A. Peirsol. The officers of the board are James S. Green, president; James M. Proctor, secretary; J. B. Randol, treasurer. The faculty consists of A. Wood Terrill, A. M., principal, mathematics, physics and German; Mrs. A. W. Terrill, M. A., history, English and philosophy; R. M. Walker, A. M., Greek and Latin; Miss Bettie Hopper, vocal and instrumental music; Miss Ettie Jones, painting and drawing; Miss Callie White, principal preparatory department. 


PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The public school building, as already stated, is a handsome brick edifice, which cost about $4,000, and is well equipped for school work. These schools are under the superintendency of Prof. R. D. Wood, an experienced educator, who is doing much to raise the standard of the schools. The enrollment list shows about 160 white and 20 colored children.  

SECRET SOCIETIES.

Monroe City, for its population, has a greater number of secret orders than any other town in the State, and each and all of these societies are well supported, one or two being liberally patronized by the ladies.

Royal Arch Chapter, No. 104, A. F. & A. M. -This lodge was organized in February, 1873, with the following charter members: J. M. Proctor, Robert Walker, Edward Walker, Thomas Griffith, Harrison Cary, Hayden Griffith, James W. Wayland, A. Wood Terrill, W. S. McClintic; A. F. Barr. The present officers are A. Wood Terrill, H. P.; W. S. McClintic, K.; Robert Walker,
scribe; W. Shields McClintic, secretary. 

Monroe Lodge, No. 64, A. F. & A. i.-Had its date of charter June 2, 1866. The charter members were Alexander F. Barr, Robert H. Walker, Moses McClintic, Heber A. Hough, Nathaniel C. Cooper, Harrison Cary, Charles Swift, Daniel C. Byrd, William S. McClintic, James W. Jackson, N. W. Drescher, A. P. Vance, W. H. Byrd. The present officers are James L. Lyon, W. M.; W. R. P. Jackson, S.
W.; Charles W. Overman, J. W.; B. O. Wood, Sec.; W. B. A. McNutt, S. D.; John Shearman, Treas.; J. C. Peirsol, J. D.; J. H. Blincoe, steward; S. B. Gilliland, steward; J. C. Hartman, tyler. 

Monroe City Lodge, No. 268, I. 0. O. F.-Was instituted in 1872. The charter members were H. P. Josselyn, Richard Asbury, Robert B. Bristow, J. W. Clark, W. B. Sibley, James H. Sullivan, J. A. Gerrard. The present officers are B. F. Hickman, N. G.; J.H. Grady, V. G.; George A. Hawkins, Sec.; George Durrant,
treasurer.

Lodge No. 168, A. O. U. W.-Was organized December 8, 1879, the charter members being B. M. Ely, W. B. A. McNutt, James W. Johnston, B. F. Hickman, A. E. Cary, D. R. Davenport, B. O. Wood, E. O. Sutton, W. M. Wakefield, J. B. Anderson. Present officers, W. T. Clark, P. M. W.; E. S. Stoddard, M. W.; Joseph Derigo, Foreman; George W. See, O.; A. E. Cary, recorder; H. A.
Graves, G.; B. M. Ely, I. W.; B. F. Hickman, O. W. Trustees, John C. Peirsol, William Cranston, B. M. Ely. The lodge has 39 members.

Farmers and Mechanics’ Mutual Aid Association -Was organized May 21, 1884. The charter members were L. W. Arnold, C. W. Overman, Mrs. M. E. Greenleaf, John Hanley, Charlotte Turner, J. D. Evans, Adolphus Noland, George L. Turner, Theresa Simpson, R. T. W. Lee, James S. Randol.


Cary Council, No. 2, R. T. of .—Had as charter members John B. Randol, Harrison Cary, Jerome Winigter, Horace J. Kent, Henry F. Davis, Sallie M. Hickman, Emma C. Jones, Eudora E. Hawkins, Mary L. Davis, James T. Jones, Richard Asbury, George A. Hawkins, Charles C. Wakefield, Ben F. Hickman, Thomas Hendricks, William Scofield, James H. Sullivan, Mary E. Graves, Mary
E. Hendricks, Zeulado Cary, James K. Blincoe, Clay B. Clark, Nor-man
W. Eakle, S. R. Eakle.

Monroe City Camp, No. 89, Triple Alliance -Was organized January 10, 1884. The charter members were James S. Randol, C. G. Stewart, J. B. Anderson, W. E. Moss, H. E. Schofield, J. W. Strean, J. R. Griffith, J. P. Brashears, John J. Rogers, A. R. Wheeler, W. T. McDaniel, George W. Shaw, E. L. Anderson,
George B. Anderson, H. C. Fuqua, George L. Turner, J. O. Gooch, Thos. P. Shaw, T. J. Sharp, Walter Fay, A. Wood Terrill, Mrs. George Lively, George W. Tompkins, John Hanley, Mrs. M. E. Noland, M. A. Priest, Mrs. A. Farrell, Miss Eroda Farrell,  Mrs. M. J. Demaree, S. G. Demaree and M. A. Crosby. The
present officers are J. S. Randol, P.; C. G. Stuart, K. ; J.Anderson, C. C.; S. G. Demaree, C. G. ; H. E. Schofield, 1st lieutenant; J. W. Strean, 2nd lieutenant; W. E. Moss, treasurer; George W. Tompkins, secretary.

MONROE CITY BANK.


This bank was established in 1875, with a capital stock of $20,000. The last statement made by this bank is as follows:--
RESOURCES. LIABILITIES. Cash . ........ $ 15,110 53 Deposits . ...... $ 91,048 75 Bills receivable . . . 51,651 48 Capital stock . .. . 20,000 00 Due from banks . .. . 42,301 18 Undivided earnings . . 814 44 Real estate ....... 1,500 00   Furniture and fixtures . . 1,300 00 $111,863 19 R. V. SULLIVAN, Pres. 
$111,863 19 THOS. PROCTOR, Cash.

CHURCHES.


Monroe City is not only rich in the number and variety of her secret and social societies, but also has a number of religious organizations and church edifices, which are highly creditable to her moral and reflecting people, It contains a Christian, Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopal and Baptist Church. The Baptists have now in process of erection a new church edifice. We give below an account of the ceremonies of the laying of the corner stone, which we have taken from the Paris Mercury in its issue of July 4, 1884: 

LAYING OF THE CORNER STONE OF THE NEW BAPTIST CHURCH IN MONROE CITY.

Last Saturday was a gala day for Monroe City, and it will long be remembered in the annals of that flourishing little town as a day most happily enjoyed, more particularly by the Masons. About 41 o’clock a procession was formed on Main street, consisting of Parsifal Commandery, No. 44, of Paris, commanded by E. C. A. W. Terrill; Monroe City Lodge of A. F. and A. M., together with a number of brethren from other lodges, and the Grand Lodge. Leading the van-was a brass band, which enlivened the march with stirring music. Parading the principal streets of, the city the knights, in their gay uniforms and glittering arms, presented a fine appearance, as also did the Masons in their white  aprons. Halting around the corner stone of the church, on the corner of Main and Catherine streets, the ceremonies of laying the stone were performed in a graceful and appropriate manner, under the rites of Ancient Craft Masonry. Acting Grand Master Hon. J. P. Wood, of Ralls county, Past Grand Master; Col. R. E. Anderson, of Hannibal,  acting Deputy Grand Master; Col. W. B. Drescher, of Hannibal, acting R. W. G. S. W.; Major W. R. P. Jackson, of Monroe City, acting R. W. G. J. W., and Rev. J. S. Green, Chaplain-constituted the Grand Lodge. A copper box was inserted in the stone, which contains a copy of the Monroe City News of June 26, 1884, containing a synopsis of the history of the church; a copy of the ordinances of the city of 1879; a catalogue of Monroe Institute of the past session; a copy of the Old and New Testament Scriptures, and a manuscript roll of the members of the congregation.
After the ceremonies, the column marched to the beautiful grounds of the Monroe institute, where the Masons, and a large number of ladies and others, listened to a masterly address by that silver-tongued orator, Col. R. E. Anderson. The address was full of good Masonic doctrine, couched in beautiful language, and delivered in a style characteristic of the orator. At the close of the address, Hon. J. P. Wood made a few appropriate remarks, followed by a timely speech from Eminent Commander A. Wood Terrill, to the effect that supper was ready. Under the shade of the trees of the Institute grounds long tables had been erected, and to these the assembly at once re-paired.
The supper was complete in every respect, and the meats, berries, ices and cakes were especially attractive, evidencing the fact that the ladies of that section understand the culinary art. 

At night an entertainment was given in the recitation-room of the Institute, consisting of vocal and instrumental music, recitations, etc. Misses Scheetz, Brummel and Hattie Lyons, and Master Willie Schofield brought down the house, and deserve great credit for the manner in which they acquitted themselves. The recitation by Miss Bishop was well received and highly eulogized.

CATHOLIC CHURCH.


The Catholics of Monroe City have bought the old Baptist Church, and will soon have regular services here. The first meeting will be held on Sunday, August 31st, by the Rev. Father Casey, of Shelbina, who will have charge of the church.

HEREFORD ASSOCIATION.


Under date of August 7, 1884, the Monroe City News has this to say of the Hereford Association which has been successfully organized in that city: -MONROE CITY, Mo., August 1, 1884. 

The Hereford breeders of Monroe City and vicinity met over the furniture store of F. M. Wilson, at 3 o’clock p. m., and were called to order by J. O. Wood, of Canton. J. M. Gentry, of Hannibal, was elected temporary
chairman, and 0. J. Wood, of Rails county, temporary secretary.   Col. W. C. Splawn, of Centre, was called upon to state the object of the meeting, and responded by stating that the principal object was the promotion of the interests of the breeders of Hereford cattle, by comparing experiences of the members; advertising the sale of calves through the association; bringing calves together for the purpose of comparing them, and doing many other things which would naturally be suggested as we advance, that would be of mutual benefit.   A committee was appointed to report business to the meeting. After retiring for a few minutes they returned and submitted the fol-lowing report -We,  your committee, recommend, first, that this meeting go into a permanent organization. Second, that a committee of three be appointed to draft constitution and by-laws to govern this body, and report at a future meeting. Third, that this association offers a premium on the following named calves, to be exhibited at Monroe City: -For the best grade Hereford bull calf of 1884. Second best grade, Hereford bull calf of 1884. For a herd of five of the best Hereford bull calves of 1884. For a herd of five of the second best Hereford bull calves of 1884. For the best grade Hereford heifer calf of 1884.

Second best grade Hereford heifer calf of 1884. For a herd of five best grade Hereford heifer calves of 1884.   For second best herd of five grade Hereford heifer calves of 1884. Fourth, that this association advertise the bull calves of its members in some stock journal that has the widest circulation in the West and South-west, and that the expense thereof be equally borne by the owners of the calves so advertised, to be pro-rated by the number of calves each. Fifth, that there be a corresponding secretary elected, whose business it shall be to attend to the advertising of the calves for sale by the members of this
association.

W. C. SPLAWN, JAS. S. SCOTT,

J. 0. Wood, O. J. WOOD,
Committee.
The report of the committee was adopted by sections. Col. Splawn moved that the association proceed to elect a president, vice-president, secretary, corresponding secretary and treasurer. Carried. Col. W. C. Splawn, J. M. Proctor and John 0. Wood were put in nomination for president, and J. M. Proctor was elected. Col. Splawn was elected vice-president by acclamation. 0. J. Wood was elected secretary in the same manner. For treasurer, E. S. Hampton and J. S. Scott were placed in nomination, and Mr. Scott was elected. W. Shields McClintic, E. S. Hampton and W. T. Clark were then nominated for
corresponding secretary, and Mr. Hampton elected. Col. Splawn moved that the secretary be authorized to solicit membership, and that an entrance fee of $1 be charged. Carried. The following gentlemen were enrolled as members of the association :
James M. Proctor, Monroe City; W. A. Davis, George W. Piper, Joseph M. Gentry, Hannibal; S. F. Strode, W. C. Splawn, Centre; L. H. Redman, Ralls county; John 0. Wood, Canton; E. S. Hampton,   N. L. Hume, Rails county; H. C. Jones, S. C. Watson, Hannibal; W. H. Fuqua, Rails county; W. Shields McClintic, E. S. Boulware,  Hunnewell; B. G. Moss, James M. Howe, J. W. Calvert,
Marion county; James S. Scott, W. T. Clark, Monroe City; George W. Tooley, O. J. Woods, Ralls county. 

On motion of J. M. Gentry, W. P. Bush was made an honorary member of the association. A motion that this association offer a premium for the different rings of calves to be shown, and that an entrance fee be charged the exhibitors, sufficient to cover the same, was lost after a long and heated debate, in which J. M. Gentry, Col. Splawn, J. O. Wood, L. H. Redman and others took part. A motion was then made that premiums be offered for the different rings of calves shown, and that a committee be appointed to provide and arrange and provide for same, and to fix entrance fee. Lost W. P. Bush offered the following, which was adopted: Resolved, that an entrance fee be charged each calf entered for exhibition, and that the chair appoint a committee of three to arrange for the exhibition of calves, to offer
a premium on each class, and to fix the amount of entrance fee, the same to be sufficient to cover all expenses of the exhibition. E. S. Hampton, W. Shields McClintic and J. O. Wood were appointed as the committee. Col. Splawn, Joseph M. Gentry and L. H. Redman were appointed to draft constitution and by-laws to govern the association, and instructed to report at next meeting. On motion it was ordered that this association convene again in Monroe City on Saturday, August 30, at 2 o’clock p. m.  Motion that this association solicit grade Hereford steers out of the bulls of 1885, to be fed “ for all that is in them,” as an experiment, to arrive at as near as possible, whatever merit there may be in the breed. Carried, and seventeen head were promised.
On motion the corresponding secretary was instructed to find out at earliest date possible the terms of advertising, and collect the amount from each member having calves to advertise, as provided in committee’s  report.
It was moved and carried that Col. Splawn be requested to address the association at the next meeting on the breeding and the different  breeds of cattle. Adjourned. 

J. M. PROCTOR, President.

0. J. Wood, Secretary.


SHIPMENTS.

Below we give a carefully prepared statement of the shipments from each of the railroad depots in Monroe City. This statement embraces a period of one year, beginning August 1, 1883:

Missouri, Kansas and Texas R. R.—Hay, 40 cars; cattle, 22 cars; horses, 4 cars; calves, 3 cars ; mules, 1 car; horses and mules, 2 cars; wheat, 4 cars; oats, 3 cars; emigrants’ outfits, 5 cars; hoop-poles, 1 car; apples, ‘ car; corn, 2 cars; household goods, 1 car; old iron, 2 cars; hay stackers, 2 cars. Total, 93 cars.

Hannibal and St. Joseph R. R.—Hogs, 140 cars; cattle, 52 cars; sheep, 19 cars; horses and mules, 13 cars; ties, 277 cars; oats, 15 cars; corn, 2 cars; wheat, 15 cars; logs, 11 cars; lumber, 46 cars; scrap iron, 2 cars; hay, 2 cars; hoop-poles, 5 cars; emigrants’ outfits, 7 cars; apples, 2 cars ; poultry, 1 car; hay rakes and stackers, 5 cars. Total, 514 cars.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY.


Miss Ora Arnent, music teacher; Anderson & Moss (Jerome B. Anderson and W. Ed Moss), general store; Dr. Elijah Bailey, capitalist;  Wm. A. Bird, photographer; James H. Blincoe, lumber; Boulware  & Sullivan (Aaron Boulware and Randolph V. Sullivan), dry goods; Briggs & Shaw, variety store; Bristow & Lighter (Robt. Bristow and John T. Lighter), lawyers and real estate agents; W. T. Windsor, horses and mules; W. P. Bush, live stock; Mrs. Nina Byrd, milliner; Harrison Cary, groceries, etc.; Mrs. Hugh M. Clark, music teacher; Miss Annie Cobbs, milliner; Dennis Crowley, blacksmith and wagon maker; David G. Davenport, lawyer; David R. Davenport, insurance agent; Rev. Henry F. Davis (Christian) ; Benjamin M. Ely, blacksmith and wagon maker; Norman W. Eakle, carpenter; Durrant & Jackson, (W. R. P. Jackson, George W. Durrant), hardware; William Turner, blacksmith; Gem house, N. I S. Topping, proprietor; Gentry & Snider (Overton H. Gentry, Samuel R. Snider), grocers; Alexander J. Gerard, railroad agent; Samuel B. Gilliland, manufacturer Champion hay rake with sulky attachment; Heinrich C. Goetze,
grocer; Adam Graves, constable; George Green, proprietor lime quarry; Rev. James S. Green (Baptist); Thomas J. Griffith, justice of peace; Thomas J. Griffith, live stock; Griffith & Strean (John R. Griffith, John Strean), barbers; Grimm & Losson (Andrew Grimm, Nicholas Losson), boots and shoes; Samuel H. Hallock, editor and proprietor Monroe City News; Hanley House, John
Hanley, proprietor; Thomas Hendricks, lumber manufacturer at Hunnewell; Hickman, Hawkins & Co. (Benjamin F. Hickman, George A. Hawkins, Joseph E. Ogle), lumber; Rev. B. F. Hixson (Baptist); James Jackson (estate of), sand stone quarry four miles north-west; James S. Randol, grocer; James S. Jones, Rev. J. E. Latham (Presbyterian); Rev. J. T. Lighter (Methodist); Wm. W. Longmire, lawyer and insurance; James L. Lyon, railroad agent; Patrick H. McLeod, justice ‘of peace, three miles south-west; W. B. A. McNutt, physician; Megown & Kent (Sam. Megown, Horace Kent), proprietors Monroe Flouring Mills; Monroe Institute, A. Wood Terrill and Rev. J. S. Dingle, proprietors; Monroe City Bank (capital $50,000), Randolph V. Sullivan, president, Thomas Proctor, cashier; Elanhan W. Meyers, nursery; James J. Norton, physician; Benjamin T. Ogle, carpenter; C. W. Overman, carpenter; John C. Peirsol, attorney; J. W. Paul, capitalist; Cyrus H. Poage, machinist and apiarian; Mrs. Ragland, music teacher; Geo. T. Ridings, real estate; John J. Rogers, dry goods; John W. Rouse, dry goods; Geo. Rupp, harness maker; Acayan K. Rutledge, druggist; Rev. W. G. Suber (Christian); Shearer & Sullivan (Preston Shearer, Win. J. Sullivan), grocers; James H. Simpson, jeweler; Rev. G. H. Ward (Episcopal); G. W. Tompkins & Co. (Geo. W. Tompkins, Geo. L. Turner), druggists; Ben. H. H. Tucker, post master; C. E. Tucker & Bro. (Chas. E. and G. W.), confectioners; Dan. K. Yowell, harness maker; Geo. L. Turner, physician; A. Jaeger, hardware; Chas. C. Wakefield, physician; Eli Wayland, manufacturer Champion hay rakes; Westhoff, Bros. (Adolphus and Francis), wagon makers; Frank Westhoff, blacksmith; Francis M. Wilson, furniture; Benj. O. Wood, druggist; Felix Wunch, baker; Noah A. Sidener, livery stable; A. Noland, dentist; Willard Peirsol, physician; Leishman Bros., painters W. S. Whitehead, restaurant; Spalding & Kennedy (Miss Kate Spalding, Miss Maggie Kennedy), millinery and dress making; Mrs. C. M. Smith, milliner; Mrs. Searcy, milliner; David A. Ely, boarding house; Sam. H. Ryan, meat market; Monroe City Creamery Co. (capital stock, $6,500), J. M. Proctor, president, J. A. Peirsol, manager.