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wide and it is im- possible to mention all of them ; we give a few of those now best known in l''ayette: Misses Leona Tindall, Mattie Norris, Nell Smith, Rena Major, Nannie and Annie Wright, Mayme McCollum, Hattie Semel Rosenbaum; Mrs. Mayme Smith, Mrs. Jenette Spencer, Mrs. Alice Maupin, Mrs. Ida Pearson; Messrs, Russell Tolson, Robert and Howard Clark, Gouley Pyle, Tom Bedford, Boyd G. Norris, Jim Dennenv, Bob Payne, U. S. Wright, Jr , Tom and Burekhartt Talbot, Leigh Pearson. Mrs. Davis is the sister of Romeo Hughes and was born on the farm which he owns and which has been in the possession of the family since it was first settled by their father in 1820. In her younger life Mrs. Davis taught in Stephens College at Columbia. She is the widow of Prof. William T. Davis, a cultured and learned gentleman, wbo taught school at differ- ent places in Missouri for many years, and especially in the old Howard High School.
THE CLUBS
"Mermaid ( 'lub," Dr. Groves, President; meets every two weeks on Thursday,
"Thimble Club," no regular officers; meets every two weeks on Tuesday.
"Paladin Club," Mr. Charles Eubank, Jr., President; meets first Tuesday in every month.
"M. M. M. Club," Miss Annie Wright, President ; meets every two weeks on Saturday.
"All Year Round Club," Mrs. John Tolson, President; meets every two weeks on Tuesday.
"Daughters of the Confederacy," Mrs. O. II. P. Cor- prew, President ; meets first Monday in every month.
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CRYSTAL STEAM LAUNDRY
T HE above building is the property of Mr. II. A. Whiteside, who established a steam laundry in Fayette one year ago He has recently leased the plant to Mr. H. A. Schott of Boonville, who will conduct the business in the future. This is a home enterprise which deserves the patronage of all. The laundry occupies the lower part of the building while the upper portion is divided into two convenient store rooms which are rented at a moderate rate. Previous to the establishment of this concern all of the laundry in Fayette was shipped out of town but now with a modern plant of this kind in our community the work should be kept at home.
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M R. LEE ROY TOMPKINS, better known as "Dauber," is the most popular man of his profession in town. He does first class paint- ing, sign writing, paper hanging and interior decorating. He has worked at this trade for several years in Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago and other large cities and understands his business thoroughly. The name "Dauber" is attached to almost every sign of any im- portance in town and the paper hanging and decorating in many of the better homes has been done by bim. His prices are alike to all.
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URING the early days of salt making at "Boone's Lick "there were many inter- esting happenings and not a few sad ooes. Once upon a time the family of Major James Morrison came from St Charles, Mo., to make salt. While they were reducing the brine young Joseph Morrison, who was standing over an immense kettle, stirring, lost his footing and fell into the boiling liquid and was scalded to death. A shattered tombstone which marks his grave gives the date of his death as August 16, 1838, and tradition says that he met death in the identical kettle, shown in the picture below, which is now used for scalding hogs on the farm of Mrs. Jethe D. Marshall, who is the owner of the "Boone's Lick" land.
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Photo by REMAINS OF OLD SETTLERS Grigsby HESE bones were found lying on the surface of the groung near the site of the famous Cooper's Fort. They were disturbed by the mad waters of the Missouri river during the floods of two years ago, and now lie scatter- ed about without friend to bury them. There are no tombstones or grave- yard in the vicinity to give identity, and it is supposed that they are the re- mains of early settlers. Along the river bottoms at this point there are a large number of deep "suck holes," which are characteristic of flood action io the loose alluvium soul. Very likely it was one of these whirlpools which washed the bones out of the ground. It is a matter of conjecture whether or not these men saw the great flood of 1814, which was very similar to the flood of 1903. The apparent age of the bones would indicate that they were likely in their grave even at that early date.
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THE FAMOUS "BOONE'S LICK"
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This has been a noted salt spring for a hundred years. The "lick" took its name from two sons of Daniel Boone, who came here and made salt in 1807. In 1810 a colony of one hundred and fifty families, chiefly Kentuckians, settled in the Boone's Lick country; this was the first important settlement made west of St. Loms. This is one of the historic places in Missouri.
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THE DEATH TREE Grigsby
This fine old tree, standing in the northern edge of town, once witnessed a scene of death and wild commotion One night twelve years ago a darkey by the name of Olly sexton was lynched on this tree by an unknown mob, to expiate a crime.
G. T. HALLEY & COMPANY Furniture and Undertaking
THE firm of Guy T. Halley & Company. composed of G. T. Halley who has active charge of the business and Joe. B. Denneny of the Payne & Williams' Bank is one of the best known business institutions in the county. The stock carried by this firm is entirely out of the ordinary. embracing. as it does, furniture of the highest class, the products of the best factories to that of the medium grades. The stock of wall paper is the most complete in Central Missouri. In connection with the furniture store is the model upholstering and cabinet shop in charge of that skilled machanic. Mr. Harry Natt. This shop is headquarters for the students of Howard-Payne Col- lege, the firm having the contract to do all the framing for the art classes The undertaking branch of the business is under the direct supervision of Mr. Halley, who is a graduate of one of the foremost institutions of the kind in the state and is licensed to do this work. They are thoroughly equipped. owning the finest hearse in the country, a lowering devise for caskets to be used at the grave, a large canvas canopy to be used in bad weather for the convenience and comfort of all present This firm thoroughly believes in strictly first-class work and by pursuing strict business methods has built up a business backed by a reputation for fair dealing. Mr. Halley and Mr. Denneny are both young men of active business inter- ests, taking an active and prominent part in all enterprises which tend toward the advancing of the general welfare of the community. They have established a paying business by their energy and industry. As shown in the picture, they have a large store room which is completely filled with all kinds of high grade furniture, giving the buyer a splendid assortment. 100
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" THE ARCADE"-J. H. BUTLER, Proprietor Largest Stock of Books, Wall Paper, China and Glassware in Central Missouri
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WALLPAPER DEPARTMENT
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A. P. HICKERSON, President
THE COMMERCIAL BANK OF FAYETTE
L. W. JACOBS, Cashier
J. R. GALLEMORE, Assistant Cashier
B. W. MALONE, Vice-President DIRECTORS:
A. P., flickerson B. W. Malone L. W. . lacohs J. R. Gallemore
J. L. Dougherty W. A. Feland .1. G. Crews
COMMERCIAL BANK OF FAYETTE was incorporated. September 19, 1903, with a capital stock of $12,000, and opened for business. November 1. 1903. According to the statement of November 30, 1904, the bank bad on deposit $51, 195,02: loans and discounts, $33.040.01 : cash and exchange, $23.141.77. Stock in this bank is much sought for and what little has changed hands bas commanded a premium of over ten per cent. The bank is located in the block south of the courthouse.
Mr. Hickerson. President of the bank, was born in Salive county. Mo .. October 24, 1851. In March, 1852, he came to Howard county with his father's family. Since that date he has lived in the county. He has been a very successful farmer, and now resides on his farm, four miles west of Fayette. Mr. B. W. Malone, Vice-President of the Bank, was born at Mount Ary. in Randolph county in 1831. Mr. Malone came to Fayette in 1893 : for fifteen years previous to that time he was Superintendent of the Randolph coun- ty poor farm, His business career in Fayette began in 1904. Mr. L. W. Jacobs, Cashier, was born in Galva, Illinois. November 3. 1861. He removed to Monroe county, Missouri, in 1868 and was reared on a farm. For two years he taught school and then for eighteen years was engaged in the service of the " Missouri, Kansas and Texas" railroad at various points, eight years of that time stationed as local agent at Fayette. September 22. 1886, Mr. Jacobs was married to Miss Belle Harris, a daughter of the late Thomas B. Harris and a member of one of the oldest and best families of Howard county. J. R. Gallemore. Assistant Cashier, was born in Kentucky and came to Missouri at an early age. He taught in the public schools of the county for many years and was elected County Assessor twice and County Clerk twice. Mr. Gallemore was assistant cashier in the Farmers' & Merchants' Bank from January, 1899 to August. 1903. He has been an active member in the Christian church and is now an older.
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HOME OF DR. O. H. P. CORPREW
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HOME OF L. W. JACOBS
HOME OF JOSEPH F. WITHERS
HOME OF SAM MAJOR
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HOME OF J. L. SETTLE
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HOME OF DAVID J. BRIGGS
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THE OLD HERNDON PLACE
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Now the home of T. R. Ketchum. This was for many years the residence of Andrew J. Herndon, who came to Howard county from Virginia in 1835. In his younger days he taught school in Fayette and afterwards became a prominent lawyer and for many years occupied a leading position in the public affairs and social life of Fayette.
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HOME OF M. B. YEAMAN
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HOME OF GEORGE CARSON
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Mr. Carson's fine old home, situated across the street from the campus of Central College, has been admired by many generations of college students. The house was built about 1819 by Hampton L. Boone, the grandfather of Hampton B. Watts and the nnele of George Carson, the present owner. Benjamin Watts was living here at the time of his death in 1856. Mr. Carson has made this his home since 1858.
HOME OF L. B. WHITE
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THE OLD STONE PIERS Of the Louisiana and Missouri River Railroad
TfIESE piers are to be seen on the banks of the Moniteau creek, on the farm of Mr. Charles Givens, three quarters of a mile west of the site of the old town of Sebree and eight miles east of Fayette. This is part of the remains of a road bed which was constructed through the eonnty but never completed even after the company had availed themselves of the bonds issued for that purpose. This transaction was a very expensive one for the county. Bonds to the amount of $350,000 were issued to the road
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September 1, 1870 at the same time that an equal amount was subscribed to the "Mis- souri, Kansas and Texas" railroad then known as the "Tebo and Neosho" company The last of the bonds issued to the Louisiana and Missouri River railroad were re- deemed February 1, 1901, and the whole issue was burned in front of the courthouse at five o'clock on the afternoon of July 4, 1901, and was made a time of great celebration. The water shown in the picture has been a very popular swimming pool for many years.
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THE OLD HENDRIX PROPERTY
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Now the residence of Dr T. M. Nicholson. For many years this was the home of Adam Hendrix who has been spoken of as "educator, financier and philanthropist" and who came to Fayette from Maryland in 1838 and was intimately connected with the founding of the two colleges. He taught school in Fayette for two years and then, after holding the office of county treasurer, he was cashier of the Bank of Missouri until 1866, when he established a private bank which he conducted until his death in 1876. This property has been nequired by Howard- Payne College to be used as a dormitory and conservatory.
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116 This home was completed in 1836 hy Judge Abiel Leonard who lived here until his death. Bishop Ahiel Leonard was born in this house June 26, 1818 and the place is of interest to us because of these great men who have been associated with it. The present owner has preserved it as a beautiful old home.
"HUNTINGTON HALL"
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The home of Isane Huntington Pearson, who has lived here since 1862. The house was built by Rev Wilham T. Imeky, Mr. Pearson has been in business in Fayette since 1855. The hospitality of Mrs. Pearson makes this home a delightful place to visit. She loves books and St. Mary's little church and everything good in life. The editor of this book is grateful to Mrs. Pearson for much assistance and many kind suggestions.
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HOME OF MRS. T. C. TINDALL
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THE FIRST BLOSSOMS
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STREET SCENE IN BOONSBORO
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An "inland" town, twelve miles southwest of Fayette. Laid out in 1840 and named in honor of Daniel Boone, the great hunter. The first house was built by Achilles Calloway, which is still standing.
RUINS OF "WALNUT GROVE"
T HE accompaning picture shows the ruins of "Walnut Grove," built by Mr. George Stapleton of red brick made on the estate, during the time that Indians inhabited these parts, loathe to leave so fertile a hunting ground, Before the war this home was considered the finest in Southern Missonri. It was a story and a half high with spacious walnut finished rooms, great chimneys, high ceilings, heavy brass knobhed doors, great closets, colonial porches adorned with deer antlers, relics of the hunt, and was furnished with lovely colonial furniture, probably brought from Kentucky and Virginia, mirrors, a grandfather clock of ponderous size, in which a man could easily hide were it necessary; a beautiful four poster bed with satin lined canopy top: quite a quantity of fine silver, trays, goblets, cake baskets, spoons, etc., etc., while many of the goblets were proudly displayed as prizes won on fine cattle at the famous county fairs. During the late war the silver was buried in goods boxes under an enormous old elm tree, and only a few pieces were saved many years afterwards when the house and furniture were destroyed by fire.
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COL. R. P. WILLIAMS
BORN in Howard connty, Missouri, September 8, 1841; educated at C'entral College and at the state University ; reared on a farm and was a faru er until 1866; merchant until March, IMil, and after that banker October 31, 1877, married to Wing Anna V. Overall. Appointed receiver of the American National Bank of Springfield, Missouri, February 28, 1894. Nomi- nated by Democratic convention in 1900 for State Treasurer and elected, completing his term of office in January of this year. After an honorable career in Jefferson tity Mr Williams has been welcomed back to l'ayette by his many friends and now mingles with them.
MR. J. CARR BOGGS
M R. BOGGS is one of the large number of people who, while having their business interests elsewhere, have found Fayette a miost pleasant place for a home. He was born and reared in Howard county and educated at Central College and bas been living in Fayette ten years. He was married, January 11, 1896, to Miss Mellie Brown, of Fayette They have one little daughter, Evangeline. Mr. Boggs and his family are mem- bers of the Methodist church.
For six years Mr. Boggs has been with the Blanke- Wenneker Candy Com- pany of Saint Louis, as traveling salesman, with his territory in Northern Missouri and Southern Jowa. This is the oldest confectionery company in Missouri and has hack of it a long and prosperous career Mr. Boggs sells a full line of high grade goods which include the celebrated braods, "Prize Medal" and "Marocaibo," of chocolates, and also the fine line of stick candy which is known all over the country, Mr. Boggs Pro o by J. CARR BOGGS Grinaby has his routes arranged so as to spend Sunday of every week with his family. On Saturday evenings he visits the trade in his home town and bi- line of goods is handled by every store in town.
HON. JOHN A. WOODS
H ON. JOHN A. WOODS, Howard county's Representative in the State
Legislature, was born near Steinmetz, Missouri, August 26, 1844, and was reared on a farm. He had the advantages of a practical educa- tion and at the age of eighteen years engaged in school teaching. At the time General Price made his famous raid in Missouri in the fall of 1864, Mr. Woods joined the Con- federate army and went South. After his surreu- der, at Alexander, Louisi- ana, in 1865, he returned home. April 4, 1866, he was married to Miss Martha Mccrary, daugh- ter of Judge Boyd Mc- Crary. He has made agriculture his life voca- tion, varied with school teaching. For several years he was a successful insurance agent for the Home Fire Insurance Co. of New York. In the fall of 1902, Mr. Woods was elected to the office of Representative of Howard county. His election was without opposition, which was quite a compliment and showed that the peo- ple had entire confidence in his honesty and ability to represent the interests HON. JOHN A. WOODS of the county in the State Legislature. Mr. Woods' term of office has heen characterized by a disinterested devotion to the welfare and com- mon weal of his county. His name deserves to he eurolled with that long list of worthy legislators who have so ably represented Howard county.
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HOME OF "UNCLE HENRY" HUSHER
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U NCLE HENRY is perhaps the best known darky in Fayette. He was born fifty- seven years ago, three miles west of Fayette on the farm of David Hosher, who is now living in California. At the time of "Uncle Henry's" birth his parents were slaves, belonging to Mr. Husher. The circumstance of "Uncle Heury" losing one of his eyes is rather interesting. When he was five years old his mother was cooking for Wil- liam T Lucky who was president of Howard-Payne College at that time. One evening Mrs. Lucky sent Henry after a bucket of milk and while running this errand he was accidentally shot in the eye by a little white boy who was playing in the street with a how and arrow. He is a familiar figure among the college students and by reason of his having only one eye he is known to them as "( yelops."
THE AFRICAN METHODIST CHURCH
T HE denomina- tion in Fay- ette which succeeded in build ing a magnificent church and in es- tablishing two great colleges. once worshipped in this humble edince. ('entenary ('hapel, as it stands today on its proud eleva- tion, is its offspring This church was built by the vetho- dists in 1855, on land donated by Mr. John Ewing. And services were held here until 1874 when it was sold to the colored hreth. ren. After the old college building burned and while the present Acade- my building was being constructed the college classes recited in the basement of this old church. The present successful pastor of the church is Rev. William Jacob De Boe
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STREET SCENES IN FAYETTE THIRTY YEARS AGO These Two Pictures Are in the Possession of Mrs. Sam Major and Are Greatly Prized; They Were Taken in 1875
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T HIS view, showing the Academy at the end of the street, was taken from an iron halcony on the east side of a building which stood on the corner now occupied by Blackwell & Chen- owe'h's store and Payne & Williams' bank.
T HIS picture shows a view, looking west. The block seen to the left was directly south of the court house. At the time the picture was taken the street was occupied by "movers" who were passing through town with their wagons and cattle.
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THE HOWARD COUNTY ADVERTISER-L. B. WHITE, Publisher
T IE HOWARD COUNTY ADVERTISER is one of the oldest papers in the state ; in fact it is one of the oldest published west of the Mississippi river, being established in the year 1840 and published continuously ever since. The history of THE ADVERTISER is largely that of Howard county, the paper being one of the county's oldest institutions. During this time the publication has witnessed many vicissitudes and been under the editorial guidance of some of county's most prominent and able men. Its later history dates with its purchase from 1. N. Houck by chas. J. Walden in the year 1872. Mr. Walden conducted the paper successful- ly a number of years when it passed into the hands of W. S. Gallemore who was its editor until 189s when the paper was purchased by S. M. Yeaman who disposed of his interest to his son. M. B. Yeaman, now a resident of Fayette. Mr. Yeaman published the paper until the summer of 1903 when a half interest was soll to L. B. White, of Columbia, who in a few months bought the entire plant and is now its editor and publisher THE ADVERTISER has one of the best equipped printing plants to be found outside of the large cities. The job printing department is in the hands of skilled workmen, who, with all the modern appli- ances of the printer's art. are able to turn out fine samples of the art preserva- tive. Commercial and general priming of every description a specialty. The printing of "Picturesque Fayette" is the work of the job department. and is the largest piece of printing ever done in Fayette. THE ADVERTISER. the oldest paper in the county, has always been looked upon as the conservative publication of the county. The paper bas ever taken an active part in politics and a decided interest in all things pretaining to the general good. Fearless in its editorial columns possessing an opinion and ever ready to express it in the interest of the common people. THE ADVERTISER is today looked upon throughout the great State of Missouri as one of the substantial publications whose opinion i- respected. Photo by L. B. WHITE, Publisher
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THE FAYETTE DEMOCRAT-LEADER-H. P. MASON, Editor and Proprietor
T HE DEMOCRAT-LEADER, another of Fayette's prominent establish- ments, is the outcome of a consolidation of the Democrat-Banner. established 1554. and the Howard County Leader, established March 16. 1894, by H. P. Mason, the present publisher and proprietor. It is a thoroughly down-to-now paper, six column quarto, and make- a specialty of giving the local news. Its mechanical department is complete in every re- spect. being equipped with the best presses. Dexter paper folder. all operated by power, and other modern machinery. It makes a specialty of fine job print- ing of every description. THE DEMO- ('RAT-LEADER ha- the largest subscrip- tion list of any paper published in the county. It is fearlessly and reliably Democratic, but not offensively parti- san. The editor. H. P Mason. has been a printer since 1992 and knows all the details of newspaper work. . 1 thoroughly competent torce of printers is employed. The paper speaks for it- self. Sample copies for the asking.
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Mr. H. P. Mason. besides editing his newspaper. raises tine poultry as a side issue He is one of the leading breed-
er- in the world of Buff Plymouth Rocks. At the World's Fair, 1994. he won first breeding pen. third pullet and fourth cockerel in competition with the world, and in the Missouri exhibit he won first breeding pen. first cockerel. first and fifth pullet, second hen and third cock - the greatest record ever made by a breeder of Buff Plymouth Rocks. If interested in fine poultry write Mr. Mason.
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