The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, November 6, 1913, Page 4

“MASS MEETING The Butler Weekly Times Printed on Thursday of each week ' ROBT, D, ALLEN, Editor and Manager - Entered at the Post Office of Butler, Mo., as Second-class mai! matter. PRICE, $1.00 PER YEAR LOST MONEY A rather striking illustration of what Mr. Rockefeller’s injunction to “make your money work for you” really means has been reported from Watertown, S. D. A woman living there last week brought to a bank a package containing $500 in currency that had been wrapped up and paid to her December 28, 1900. She had always been afraid of banks and had kept the money hidden about her home, but finally had been persuaded to take the ‘“‘risk”’ and deposit it in a savings account. If this woman had made this de- posit at the time she collected the money she would have $869 in the bank now instead of $500. At least that is what the interest the bank would have paid her would have amounted to. And this $369 would have come to her without one parti- cle of effort on her part; without one moment’s worry; without even pas: ; sing attention. | The principle of making money work to make more money is univer- sally recognized. That itis not uni- versally practiced is due to the com- mon weakness of mankind, wherein it forgets today what was learned yesterday. Some time back banks decided that it was ethical to advertise to a limited extent in order to remind people of the benefits offered them by banking institutions. By this limited advertising thousands of dollars were brought out of hiding places and thou- sands of people were persuaded to start savings accounts. Whenever a more extensive advertising campaign is attempted still more results wil} follow. But always it will be neces. sary to keep continually pounding away at people to keep them aware of the fact that the interest money they fail to draw down is money lost, and lost just as much as if it escaped through a hole in a pocket.—Joplin Globe. REJECTS FRANCHISE Prominent Citizens Point Out Defects in Proposed Ordinance. If the attitude of the citizens attend- ing the mass meeting to discuss the proposed water franchise Monday might may be taken as an index to the general public sentiment, the ordi- nance will not fare well at the hands of the voters on election day. About two hundred representative citizens were present and of these those opposed to the franchise were in an overwhelming majority after hearing the defects of the ordinance as it now stands pointed out. The meeting was called to order by Dr. H. M. Cannowand the names of G. P. Wyatt and W. D. Yates, acting Mayor, were placed in nomination for chairman. However it was discov- ered that Mr. Yates was not present and hls name was withdrawn. Mr. Wyatt was elected by acclamation. The following gentlemen made five minute talks against the proposition. (J. A. DeArmond read report of city engineer.) Col. S. W. Dooley was the first to speak and stated that he was against the franchise upon the grounds that the water company promised absolute- ly nothing in the way of improve- ments, except to jucrease the heighth of the dam. He said that the fran- chise should provide that the company keep such ordinary extra parts and NEW Things! New Neckwear for,men and women 25c tip. New Silks for Waists $1.00 up. Dress Trimmings 25c up. Fancy Velvets $1.00 up. Silk Dress Patterns. ~, Serges for Dresses. Silk Hose. Silk Socks. Belts. j Umbrellas. Rain Coats. Sweater Coats. Jerseys. Suit Cases. Men’s Dress Shirts. Men’s Flannel Shirts. H. & P. Gloves for men and women. ‘Kid Gloves. Golf Gloves. Rust Proof Corsets. Ruchings. Packard Shoes. Walker’s Special Shoes. Rubbers and Artics. Yard wide Cretonne for Comforts 10c. WALKER-McKIBBEN’S The Quality Store the pipes would not stand great pres- sure. Third, that the water company reserved the right to monopolize the plumbing business of the town; and fourth, thata great discrepancy ex- isted between the rates of the large and small consumers. Mr. Silvers also questioned the fairness of the charges specified for meter rental. J. A. DeArmond called attention to the fact that the rates in the proposed franchise seemed to be based upon a $70000 plant, and that upon the fig- ures gf the city engineer’s estimate, the plant should not be valued at this figure until the $21000 recommended improvements are made. The ordi- nance nowhere provides for these improvements. E. B. Silvers made two very perti- nent suggestions; first, that a fran- chise granted to any but a Missouri corporation would throw such litiga- tion as might be had into the federal courts; second, that the franchise stated no definite basis of valuation and this feature should be included in any franchise given. Hon, W. O.-Atkeson read a letter from Walter Pierce formerly of this city, now chief engineer of the Cher- ryvale, Kans., Municipal Water Plant showing the extremely low cost of pumping water for a given distance. Mr. Atkeson stated that the water franchise was worth $10,000 and that he was opposed to giving it to anyone. Dr. H. M. Cannon made a brieftalk explaining the attitude of the city council in passing the ordinance. . He stated that it had been represented to the public utilities commission that the council were not in favor ‘of granting a franchise and that if put to the people this proposition would carry. He stated that for this reason he voted for the franchise in the council. He stated that he was op- posed to the passage of this franchise. Chas. S. Gill, representing the own- repairs on hand to make repairs with- in forty-eight hours under a penalty of forfeiture of franchise. Also that the city should be assured of a suf- ficient water supply to carry the con- sumers through any drougth. M. S. Horn made his objection up- on the grounds that the company were basing their rates upon too great a valuation and called attention ed directly from the creek only dur- ers was given the floor and gave a brief history of his receivership, stat- ing that the plant was bid in by the bond holders for the purpose of their own protection and that the sale price has no relation to the actual value of the plant. He took up the criticisms against the plant as follows: Pumping direct from creek: Mr. Gill stated that water would be pump- Choice New Furs Beautiful Coats for Ladies, Misses, Children Ladies $5 to $35, Misses $5 to $15, Children $1.98 to $12.50 . Special in Ladies and Misses at $10 Ladies Tailored Suits ‘*The Real Tailored Kind’’ that do not lose their shape $15 to $35--Special Value at $25. Ladies Perfect Fitting Dresses and Skirts Dresses $6.45 to $18.00—Special Values at $10.00 > Skirts $5.00 to $12.50—Special Values at $15.00 Blankets 75c to $10.00 pair. Comforts $1.25 to $3.50. 36-in. comfort cretonne 10c yd. Cotton batting 8% to 25c. Best muslins and sheetings at lowest prices. Extra good outings 8% and 10c. Men’s E. & W. flannel shirts $1.00 to $2.00. ; Men’s E. & W. dress shirts $1. Meer H. & P. Gloves 50c to 1,75. va Men’s Bradley sweater coats 50c to $4.00. : Carhartt overalls $1.00. Insist on Munsing Underwear for Men, Women With Each Cash Purchase We Give Eagle Stamps--Good as Gold Wayne Knit and Topsy socks 10c to 50c. Special Jersey Sweaters $2.50 for $1.50 $2.25 for $1.25 $2.00 for $1.00 Cotton flannel gloves 5c to 25c. Walker’s Special shoes $2.00 to $4.50. Packards for men $3.50 to $5. Budd’s for babies 50c to $2. Goodyear glove rubbers and rubber boots. and Children—it is the Best and Costs no More—50c up New Trunks and Suit Cases. Quaker Lace Curtains and Curtain Nets $2.50 Wizard Mop and Oil Special $1.50 New Silks, Velvets, Dress Goods:and Dress Trimmings Get Eagle Stamps The Qual ~ WALKER-McKIBBEN’S ity Store Get Eagle Stamps said supervision being necessary to! Engagement is protection of property. Discrepancies in rates: He stated that is isa universal rule with water companies to operate upon a sliding scale of rates. Cherryvale situation: discussed the Cherryvale water situa- tion referred to by Mr. Atkeson and compared the rates and the existing conditions. He stated that the rates there were 40 cents per thousand for the first two thousand gallons. He then stated that the owners wished the franchise to be fair both to the city and the plant and said he believed the proposed franchise to be fair. Judge Ball then addressed the meet- ing, stating that the greater number of bonds were owned by widows and that it woulf-be impossible for them to spend the $21000 in demanded im- provements. He stated that the bondholders would be willing to sell, the plant at the valuation placed upon it by the city’s engineer. “Public Sale I will sell at public auction at my farm } mile east of Ballard, Mo., on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13th the following described property: 6 Head Horses—1 good work mare 12 years old, weight 1100; 1 good work horse 9 years old, weight 1150; 1 good black mare 8 years old, in foal to jack, weight 1500; 1 coming 3-year- old gelding, weight 1300; 1 good com- ing 2-year-old gelding; 1 extra good draft colt. 6 Head Cattle—3 extra milch cows; 1 server searing heifer; 2heifer goat. calves; 1 wor! Farm Implements—Good on, erage set double esha Mebor. mick mower, good sulky plow, Bus; Bee 6 shovel cultivator. is " 100 bushels of oats in_crib; 7 tons good hay, straw stack, 20 shocks corn er. Mr. Gillalso” Cleverly Announced | The following clipping announcing | |the betrothal of his daughter was! | handed us by Col. J. N. Sharp. \ The home of Mrs. S. J. Borden; _was the scene of a charming affair given last evening by Miss Dixie| Sharp, when her engagement to Mr. ! {Jack Whitney was announced. Miss ‘Sharp is a native of Missouri,in which | state she taught school for a number} | of years, having but recently come to! 'California. Mr. Whitney is a well | known business man of this city and! {has many friends here who will wish \him well for the future. All too quickly the evening passed | with music and story-telling. The/ hostess, Miss Sharp, recited a humor- | ous selection that was received with laughter by the guests. Pleasing pi- ano selections were given by Mrs. Floyd Freeman and Miss Edith French. Three small tables, at which covers | were laid for four, were arranged in the dining room, where supper was : served later in the evening. A color scheme of pink and white was car- ried out in the refreshments and in the attractive little nut baskets. Hid- den in them was the secret of the engagement written on slips of paper conceoled in ribbon-tied walnuts. used. Congratulations were shower- edon Miss Sharp when the secret was out, Miss Edith French, who is also a bride-elect, being included in the good wishes. Overshoes from factory all new, let us show you, Black-Arnold. Mrs. Martha E. Eads. Mrs. Martha E., Eads, aged 87 years, departed this life at the home of her daughter in Appleton City, Thursday, October 30, 1913. . Six children, W. A. and Fine Eads of Spruce; Mrs. W. M. White of Dainty cupids decorated the napkins |, i: Real Estate Transfers. R G Sutton to E E Booi 218a sec SAT BOMer sc csercs eens iis $ 1 Mary Ann Ecton to W A MeVick- ers 40 a sec 23 Osage.......... B G Davis to M A Ecton lots 11, 12 pt lot 10 blk 259 2d add Rich ) 5 Se Rapneneno Doe aoanecanenares HH Wells to J O Wellstract sec 5, 26 Lone Oak & Mt Pleasant. Wm Klosiek to H C Schlictman 2000 800 20 a sec 2 Hudson ............ 1400 Geo J Moore to W H Long lots | 199 & 200 Adrian.............. 2000 {C V Twombly to WC Allen 40 a sec 33 Mingo.................. 100 Barbarbara Chorm to J H McAI- pine lot 2 bik 26 1st add R Hill. Mary F Moore to W H Long lots 56, 57 Gilhems add Adrian..... J S Collier to S C Collier 160 a sc 25 Walnut...... .............. 1 IH Scrivner to I H Mason lot 7 blk 87 Foster...............005 C W Cooper to 'I'G Ladd pt lots “215, 216, 217 4 add Rich Hill... J E Miller toG A Miller 180 a sc 6 East Boone.................. 7800 J W Haggard to R H Wilson lots B M Sutton to W O Waymire 771 asec 6 Walnut....... ........ € H Crow toA W Wheeler lots 7, 8 bik 106 Rich Hill A Wendleton to C F Wendleton 108 a sec 21 Spruce............ 5000 350 Township S. S. Conventions, Mt. Pleasant Township Sunday School Convention will be held Thurs- day evening Nov. 6 at the Presbyter- ian church at 7:30 o'clock. The fol- lowing interesting program will be rendered: Devotional—H. O. Maxey. Graded Lessons—Miss Lula Short. The Ideal. Teacher—Prof. J. O. Henderson. Solo—Mrs, Fred Williams. = Home Department — Mrs. M. F. Wilson, Foster. Address on Sunday school work— ; Rev. C. H. Ticknor. Collection. Music—Male Quartette. West Boone township will hold an 4000 350 1 6510 | ‘Presbyterian Church. ‘A.M. | Bible School 9:45. Public service | 11:00. | Young Pepples talk, ‘‘Matty, the Peerless Pitcher of the Giants.” | Sermon, “The Lords Day, its In- stitution & Keeping.” 6250! P. M. | Junior Christian Endeavor 3:00. | Senior Christian Endeavor 6:30. | Public Worship 7:30. This is the | World’s Temperance Sunday. At this \service we shall use the celebrated |cartoons that made the Ram’s Horn 200 | famous. These pictures are known allover the world and when their famous portrayer died, he was mourn- jed by all lovers of temperance. Come ‘out and and lend your influence and |presence to the battle of the right |against the enemy of the home, the | chursh, the nation and humanity. Monday evening, 7:30, Workers | Meeting. | Tuesday evening, 7:30, Choir prac- 15 & 16 blk 1 Henrys ad Butler —_1/ "Ce. Wednesday evening, week meeting. Toall our services you are cor- dially invited. C. H. Ticknor, Minister. To Auction Seed Corn Sedalia, Mo., Nov. 2.—S. M. Jor- dan farm adviser for Pettis county, said today that good seed corn will be scarce next spring. The drouth of last-summer resulted in a yield of less than one half of an average crop. Witha view of fur- nishing the best possible seed to Cen- tral Missouri farmers the Pettis Coun- ty Bureau of Agriculture will hold a public auction December 5 of the prize winning corn in the acre yield contest that has. been entered in its 7:30, Mid- annual corn show to be held Decem- ber 1 to 8. y There are two glasses, a junior and senior, and there are several hun- dred entrants. Each contestant will -* be permitted to select and offer for sale in the auction ten bushels of corn grown on the prize acre. ‘ There is to be no charge and the grower will receive the full proceeds