The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, October 5, 1916, Page 1

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ekly ~ 4 ‘ band six inches wide. VOL. XXXVIII. JEFFERSON HIGHWAY ROUTE SELECTED Bates County Committee Met Tuesday Afternoon and Mapped Out Route Through County. The Bates County Jefferson Highway committee composed of C. A. Allen‘and Frank Ream, of this city, and Sam Walls and John Speer, of Adrian and H. P. Robinson, of Rich Hill, met in this city Tuesday afternoon and mapped out a route through the county for the proposed highway. The route as selected. by the committee begins at the Vernon county line between sections 20 and 21 and runs north following the main traveled road to Rich Hill, where it enters the town on Sixth street. Turns west at Park avenue to the cemetery, then north on what is known as the West Road to Butler. North on High street*to Ohio street then east to the northeast corner of the square, then north three miles, west one mile and then six miles north to Adrian, which it enters at the southeast part of town and proceeds west on -Main street through the town, then north past the Crescent Hill cemetery, west across the bottoms and then north to the county line. The committee then made ar- rangements for marking the tele- phone poles along the route as selected through the county. The] official marking for the Jeffer- son Highway is a blue band six inches wide around the pole, eight feet from the ground and _ sur- mounted -by a white band twelve inches wide and then another blue On the white band is a black monogram of the two letters, J: H. The selection of a route through the county was a vexatious prob- lem for the committee... There were several proposed routes and each route had its friends, but on- ly one route could be selected, and the committee went over each of them and carefully considered the claims of each and then designat- ed the one that in their judgment would make the best 365 day in the year road. Now that the route has been selected through the county it is time for all good road boosters to take off their coats and put the road in such good condition that the Jefferson High- way directors will make it a part of that route. , Orchard Grove. Mrs. Lafe Cassity and Mrs, I. -F.. Ellington,. accompanied by their mother, Mrs. Beach, went to Kansas City Tuesday. Mrs. Beach will spend the winter there with her grandchildren. Peter Tharp and family and Waiter Tharp and family visited at Milburn Tharp’s Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Stouffer spent Sunday at Jim Nuckols. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Ball visit- ed Mr. Ball’s parents last week. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cassity, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Beach, of Ap- pleton City, and daughter, Stella, and Mrs. Phillip Pry and children spent Sunday at Lafe Cassity’s. Neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ball surprised them Sat- urday evening by walking in about eight o’clock. “A very pleas- ant evening was spent, the merry makers departing at a late hour after wishing them a pleasant journey. Mr. and Mrs. Ball and children will leave Thursday for Portland, Oregon, where they will make their future home. They will be much missed in the neigh- - borhood by all who: knew them, Clyde Ellington, Arthur Ganz and C. E. Daniels attended the State Fair at Sedalia last week. The ladies of the Christian church have organized a Ladies Aid Society. They will meet the third Wednesday, of every month. The first meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Walter Cassity in the afternoon of Oct. 20th. Miss Feeley and Cora Wix at- tended the State fair last week. The Ladies Aid of the Chris- tian church served lunch at Den- nis Ball’s sale Tuesday. Don’t forget that Bro. Hood of Adrian preaches at the school house every Wednesday night. Times, BUTLER, MISSOURI, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1916. Bates County. Girl Makes a Suc- cess in the Life Insurance Business. Among the agents of the New York Life Insurance Company, there is a club called the ‘‘$100,- 000 Club.’”’ The chief require- ment for admission is that the agent must write $100,000 worth of paid up insurance in the year. Recently the club held a meeting at the Hotel Traymore, at Atlan- tie City, New Jersey, all of the ex- penses of the members being paid by the company. The following clipping from the New York Bul- letin, the official organ of the company, refers to Mrs. Lucille Goerner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Sevier, of Summit: “‘Mrs. Lucille Goerner, of St. Joe, Missouri, responded for the ladies in a dignified, womanly fashion that captivated her audi- enee. She is highly thought of by her branch. The boys all call her the ‘‘Little Queen.’’ Her es- corts were proud of their charge. She reflects credit on the buisness woman.’’ Mrs. Goerner is fast becoming one of the most valuable agents of the company in this part of the country. She' wrote her $100,- 000 worth of paid up insurance between January Ist and August Ist, this year. Butler High School Notes. High School, to the rural students and to all who are mterested in the upbuilding of the community, T wish to call attention. There is an enrollment of two hun- dred and forty students in this school now. It is said that the school has the largest enrollment of rural students in the state. This is something to be proud of. How many parents whose children finished the eighth grade last To the patrons of the Butler| year have helped to gain this dis- tinction for our school? : NUMBER 51 We are getting ready for some good basket ball games. Doris Every student seems to be very Denton was clected captain of the much interested in the success of the school. The student govern- ment is moving along in a very pleasing way. The Freshmen bothered the government officials at the beginning of the year but are quieted down to work now. An orchestra of about twelve pieces has been organized. It promises to be the best for sev- eral years. A debating club has been formed with about fourteen char- ter members. Opportunities are offered to students in this club that are not offered in any other department in the school. Mr. tibson, one of the new teachers, has charge of the club. The club promises ‘to do very effective work. : On the twenty-first of Septem- ber the student body elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Emmett Bullock, president ; Clyde Borland, vice president; Walter Williams, Secretary; Gladys Weir, treasurer; Carroll Zwahlen, reporter; Claude Me- Combs and Logan Price, yell leaders. Junior Notes The Junivrs are well started on their school year. We are be- ginning with all of our old enthus- iasm, most of our former class- mates, some new pupils and a splendi er, Miss Chastain. We are the largest Junior class that has ever been in Butler High School. There are fifty-eight Juniors—thirty- three girls and twenty-five boys. Our officers for this year are Emmett Bullock, president; Car- roll Zwallen, vice president; Wal- ter Williams, secretary; Veva El- lington, treasurer; Pearl Walker, reporter; Virgil Lockard _ ser- geant-at-arms, and senators, Nor- ma Keirsey and Jewell Thompson. ‘| White's new section room teach-|_ girl's team. It seems that all of the teachers know that the Juniors are excep- tionally intelligent pupils be- cause they have been assigning exceptionally long Jessons. We expect to accomplish great things during the year to keep up our reputation of being ‘the class that does things.’ If you don’t believe us just watch us. Sophomore Notes. Our summer holidays are over and we have now settled ourselves to nine months of study. Several of the Sophomore’ girls enjoyed themselves very much at the party given by the Loyal Daughters of the Christian church Thursday evening at the home of Miss Zola Jackson. When a wienie roast was sug- gested as a means of smoothing from our brows the lines of care left there by four weeks of hard study, the class cheerfully agreed. Accordingly, on Friday afternoon, the class assembled at the High School building, from whenee we departed on a hay wagon for rove and the weinie roast. Arriving there, we built a fire and roasted wienies to our heart's content. After playing games, we again mounted upon the hay frame and merriy wended our way homeward. XX X DEMOCRATS OPEN COUNTY CAMPAIGN Old Time Rally Creates Great Enthusiasm. The Democratic campaign in Bates county was _ officially opened at Butler Saturday, Sep- tember 30, with a regular old fashion Democratic rally which was the biggest, most enthusias- tie political meeting held in Bates county in many years. Hon. Henry L. Jost, former mayor of Kansas City and Rev. A. N. Lindsay of Clinton were the speakers of the day and were met at the hotel and escorted to the cireuit court room by a reception committee composed of the fol- lowing young ladies: Misses El- sie Silvers, Bertie Silvers, Goldie Newsome, Eva Herrell, Jessica Ray, Elizabeth Ewin, Maud Fick- lin, Alice Smith, Burnie Rice, Minrfie Bullock and Maurita Maxey, who were beautifully at- tired in costumes of red, white and blue. : The Butler Concert Band fur- nnished inspiring music. , The meeting was ealled to or- der by Judge J. F. Smith, who introduced Rev. A. N. Lindsay of Clinton, who delivered the first address. Mr, Lindsay made a | speech ringing with enthusiasm and confidence. ,He outlined the work and the policies of the Na- A Cass County Man Killed in An Automobile Accident. George Albrittain, of Creighton, Cass county, was killed and two companions injured Tuesday of last’ week when the car in which they were riding struck the side of a.culvert and was completely wreeked. They were going at a|. high rate of speed attempting to pass another car and did not see the: culvert until it was too late. ministrations and heartily en- dorsed both, and = delivered a graceful tribute to, his successful opponent for the — gubernatorial nonmination, Col. Fred D. Gard- ner, Mr. Lindsay's speech was replete with anecdotes _ illustrat- ing his points and was thoroughly enjoyed by the large audience, Hon. Henry L. Jost’ then spoke and in his interesting and con- vincing manner presented incon- | trovertible facts, and figures show- our big stock. Sam’l, Levy Mercantile Co, The House of Good Suits, Coats, Dresses, Skirts, Waists, etc. FOR LADIES AND MISSES Garments that you cannot duplicate today at any- where near the price at which we are offering them. Our entire Ready-to-Wear Department is at the top notch of preparedness for the Fall Season. It will be easy for you to make your selection from HANDSOME NEW STYLES IN FALL SUITS Every one of them excellently tailored so that it fits well and retains its shape. Smart New Fur Trimmed Styles are here as well as other fashionable models. $10.00, $12.50, $15.00, $18.00, $20.00, $25.00 PLUSH COATS OF FINE QUALITY Collars edged with fur or plain, lined throughout with satin $15.00, $18.00, $20.00, $25.00, $30.00 NOVELTY COATS of fine mannish' cloth $7.50, $10.00, $15.00, $20.00, $25.00 1 Every Garment Guaranteed, _ DRESS SILK and CLOTH stylish and serviceable $4.98, $6.50, $10.00, $15.00, $20.00 Alterations Free of Charge ing the difference in Republican rule favoring the Wall street and the special interests and the Dem- ocratic administration of national affairs where all the people share in the prosperity. His discussion of the tariff question was masterly and showed # most comprehensive knowledge of the subject. . The enthusiasm of the large audience was manifested again and again throughout the day in .{tpplause and cheering and voters from every section of the county were unanimous in their predie- tions that the Democratic major- ity would be greatly increased at the November election, A Pleasant Birthday Surprise. The home of Mr. and Mrs. J, BE. Snodgrass, one mile northwest of Spruce was the seene of a happy gathering Tuesday, September 26, 1916, it being Mr, Snodgrass’, fif- tieth birthday. The brothers and sisters planned-a surprise which very successfully carried out. Mr. Snodgrass did not have a sus- picion till he noticed more than a half dozen rigs drive up in front of his home. He was busily en- gaged in cutting corm, It at onee dawned upon him as to the cause of the company. Mr, Snodgrass at once made his way to the house where many good wishes were showered upon him by friends families, All being present but ane sister, Mrs. Jennie Barnett and family of Adrian. At noon a sumptious dinner was enjoyed, which had been pre- pared by the women folks before coming and what his wife was un- able to prepare unknown to her husband. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Radford, Rev., and Mrs. Aftthur Burkholder, Mr. and Mrs. FE. A. Kimble, Mr. J. C. Snodgrass, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Snodgrass, daughter, Fern, and granddaughter, Mable, Mr. and Mrs. W. Hl. Barnett and daughter, Lora, Mrs. Blanch Jones and daughter, Tacy, Mr. and Mrs, B. KE. Barnett and son, [erschel, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Snodgrass and daughters, Ruby, Ina and Nina, son, Marvin, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Snodgrass, daughter, Marie, and son, Verna, Mr. and Mrs. R. bl. Beaman, daughter, Donna, and son, Kenneth, of Banning, Cal. One who was present. County Court. County Court met in regular session Monday, October 2,-1916, with Judges Campbell, Owen and Lowder present and Sheriff John- son and County Clerk Frank Hol- land in attendance. County Highway Engineer au- thorized to view site and make estimate of cost of bridge between sections 30 and 31 in Deer Creek township and report to court. Ordered that the county fur- nish re-inforcing for two bridges in East Boone township, one be- tween sections 25 and 26 and one between sections 26 annd 27, said bridges to be built according to specifications of County Highway Engineer. The Old Settlers Picnic. Wednesday was old — settlers day in Butler. The weather was all that could be desired and long before noon the roads leading to town were filled with people com- ing to help the old settlers cele- brate the day. It was a record breaking crowd, perhaps the larg- est that ever attended an old set- tlers reunion in Butler. There was good speaking, musie by the Butler band and a general good time a full account of which, to- gether with a full list of pre- miums will be found in our next | issue. Attention Soldiers Widows! The Ashbrook bill approved September 8th, 1916, provides a pension of $20.00 per month. to soldiers widows who have reached 70 years of age. Under that age $12.00 per month. Any widow who married a soldier prior to June 27, 1905, will be entitled to a pension under this act. I have all necessary blanks. B. F. Jeter, East Side Square. i * rt iol fe a es cites 2 Pa Res : ct

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