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He realizes that it is in thi , Money matters are guaranteed, THE RIGH —————————————— The young man who at the beginning of his business career opens a Checking Account knows the value of a good start. is way safety and accuracy in FAN HATRED AGAINST U.. & Mexicans Plan Celebration in Memory of Carrizal Battle. Juarez, Mexico, Sept. 30.— Posters announcing a ‘‘grand cel- ebration to commemorate _ the Mexican heroes of the battle of created; Our officers invite the young men of this eommunity to call > and discuss in detail their plans for future activities. PEOPLES BANK ‘The Bank on which you can always bank.’’ credit established and prestige | OUVALL-PERCIVAL TRUST CO. CAPITAL and SURPLUS, $250,000 FARMERS BANK BUILDING, BUTLER, MO. We have meney to Farm Loans Abstracts examine and perfect titles to same. InveStM@ntS resconabie” interest interest on time deposits W. F. DUVALL, President, J Arthur Duvall, Treasurer. of interest with privilege to pay at any time. We have a complete set of Abstract Books and will fur- nish abstracts to any real estate in Bates county and loan on real estate at a low rate lle meney for you, securing you on good security. We. pay . B. DUVALL, Vice-President, W. D. Yates, Title Examiner. Clothes Doctors For practical ‘cleaning and pressing. We posi- tively clean everything but a guilty conscience. Hats Cleaned and Blocked All work guaranteed and prices reasonable. Coods Called for and Delivered. CROUCH BROS. No. 7 S. Main St. Phone 171. Butler, Mo. Sheriff's Sale in Partition. Angeline Brown, Plaintiff. - VS. Daisy L. Fancelor, Martha Gibbs, ,Thomas Judson, Charlotte Wal- ters, Lafayette Gillaspie, Joel Gillaspie, U. S. G. Gillaspie, Milt Hodge and The Walton Trust Company, Defendants. In the Circuit Court of Bates County, Missouri. By virtue and authority of a decree and order of sale made by the said Court, in the above en- titled cause, and of a certified copy thereof, dated Aug. 15th, 1916, I will on Friday, Oct. 6th, 1916, between the hours of nine o’clock in the forenoon and five o’clock in the afternoon of that day at the easf front door of the Court House, in the City of Butler, in Bates County, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bid- der, the following described real estate, viz: A part or portion of the east half of the west half of frac- tional section number four (4), township forty-two (42), Range thirty-one (31), begin- © ning at the southeast corner of the west half of said frac- tional section thence running north with the east line of the said fractional half section 118 78-100 rods to the north line of Bates county, thence west with-said county line fif- ty-seven rods, thence south 118 78-100 rods to the south line of said fractional ‘half section, thence east with the said fractional half section line fifty-seven (57) rods to the place of beginning, con- taining 42 2523-8000 acres more or less; in Bates coun- ty, Missouri ; subject to two trust deeds one for $2000.00 and one for $80.00. Terms of sale as. follows, viz: Cash in hand. 48-4t VE JOHNSON, Sheriff of Bates County. A Canadian has invented a re- volving tooth brush—but who wants to admit that they wear false teeth? PROFESSIONAL CARDS ——SSSSSSS OR. J. T. HULL Dentist €ntrance same that leads to Fox’s tudio, North side square Butler, Missouri B, F. JETER,:. Attorney at Law Notary Public East Side Square Phone 18€ BUTLER, MISSOURI T, J. HALSEY, M. D. 0. 0. : Eye, Ear, Nose and : ; “Si gnd the Atting of Glasnes BUTLER, MO Throat Specialist Office on South SideSquare Phone No. ¢f FARMERS BANK of Bates County Capital - $50,000.00 Surplus - $50,000.00 Undivided Profits $5,000 00 We offer the best of service in every department - We solicit accounts of any size We Pay Interest on Savings Senator Clarke, of Arkansas, Dead. P Little Rock, Ark., Oct. 1— United States Senator James P. Clarke, President pro tempore of the United States Senate, died at his home here today. Senator Clarke suffered a stroke of apo- plexy Friday and never regained consciousness. Senator Clarke, who ‘was 62 years old, was born in Yazoo City, Miss, and received his early. ed- ucation in the common schools of his native city. Later he attend- ed several academies in Mississip- pi and studied law at the Univer- sity of Virginia, where he was graduated in 1878. He began the practice of his profession at Helena, in 1879. Senator Clarke had been Presi- dent pro tempore of the Senate since the Democratic party gained control in 1913. He was chosen by the party caucus to succeed the late Senator Frye of Maine after a spirited contest and was re-elect- ed to the place in the Sixty-fourth Congress despite determined op- position based on his sensational revolt against the administration ship-purchase bill in the previous Congress. - | Song No, 261. arrizat stop the advance of the invaders’’ were distributed here today. Act- ual incidents of the battle will be re-enacted in the Juarez Theatre Sunday and school children will recite patriotic poems. The post- ers are illustrated with a cut showing a dozen Mexican soldiers firing into the breast of a reeling American officer. The object of the celebration is said to be to in- still patriotism and to enroll the names of the Carrizal ‘‘heroes’”’ in the national history of Mexico. The posters are not signed and Carranzista -officials profess not to know who is arranging the demonstration. Official notice of the posters was taken today by the United States government agents from El Paso. Copies were ob- tained and it is understood a re- port of the affair will be made to Washington, B. Y. P. U. at New Hope. The following program will be rendered at the New Hope Baptist chureh at the B. Y. P. U. Sunday, Oct. 8, at 8 o’clock. On account of our quarterlies not being here in time we _ will 'have the subject below as our | topic, *‘The Power of Faith.’’ Reading of lesson, Gal. 3:1-15, | by Ralph. Berry (Leader). Prayer. - Song No. 75. | Reference No. 1: ‘‘What is | Faith’? Hebrews 11-1, Belle Mon- ley. Luke 7-9, | Reference No. 2, | Hazel Gish. | Diseussion ‘‘We are Justified by Faith,’’ Romans 5-1, John Me- | Kissick. Reference No, 3, Connie Craven, James 2-17. Reference No. 4, Grace Berry, | Hebrews 2:4. Reference No. 5, Louetha Har- jrington, Eph. 4:15. Diseussion “It is the Guide to Our Lives,’? Hobokuk 2:4, Perry Osborne. Reference No. 6, Matt. 17:20, Mrs. Clarence Hovey. Reference No. 7, Mark 11:22 Tom Chandler. Song No. 55. Reference No. 8, 1st John 5:4, Ruby Berry. Paper, ‘‘Faith Brings Us in Touch with God,’’ Eph. 4:23. ’ Reference No, 9, Matt. 9:2, Earl Osborne. Reference No. 10, Matt. 9:29, Edith Miller. Discussion, ‘‘Faith Brings Us Through Shadows of Disappoint- ment, Death and Trouble with a Brighter Hope,’’ Is. 41:10, J. ©. Berry. : Election of officers. Miller Vandruff Dead. Frank Vandruff received a tel- egram Friday morning from Al- liance, Ohio, stating that his fath- er, Miller Vandruff, had died that morning at the home of his daugh- ter, Mrs. J. A. Urig, as the result of an attack of neuralgia of the heart. Mr. Vandruff was one of Bates county’s well known citizens, hav- ing lived here for about forty years. He left here about a year ago to visit his daughter in Ohio, expecting to spend the winter in Florida and in the spring re- turn to Butler. ; He is survived by one son, J. I. Vandruff, of this city, three daughters, Mrs. J. A. Urig, of Al- lianee, Ohio, at whose home he died, Mrs. R. C. Garrison, Cleve- land, Ohio, and Mrs. F. A. Milli- gan, of Toledo, Ohio.* He served. his country for three years during the civil war in a Missouri cavalry regiment. Ile was a member of the local G. A. R. post. The funeral services were con- ducted Sunday at Alliance, Ohio, and interment made in the ceme- tery at that place. Lecture Course This Winter. Is Butler to have a_ lecture -course this winter? Dode Holland and W. E. Welton have made one or two efforts to sell tickets for one, but so far have not met with the most flattering success. the people of Butler wish to have a lecture course this winter they ;must boost this most worthy en- terprise. The Redpath-Horner bureau has been: contracted with for six first class entertainments. Let the committee know how many tickets. you want. Church. A very interesting service was held at the Christian Chureh Sun-. day morning. The usual Sunday There was ‘special celebrated. menibers made interesting talks. W. E. Walton, who has been a member of the church about forty years, gave a short history of the over a store that ie large congregation of today. W. I, Hemstreet, who has been # member of the local church for ebout twenty-nine years, told many interesting reminiscences of the chureh since he has been a member, Mrs. Agnes West’s talk was in the nature of a farewell to Mr. and Mrs, W. F. Hemstreet, who left Tuesday for the west where they will spend a year visiting rel- ‘tives, Miss Leota Ewing, a teacher in the West school, told how the church. took the place of a home for teachers and students who spend a greater part of the year in the city in the schools. Miss Hazel Orris, of Rich Hill, rendered a beautiful solo, ‘*'The Beautiful City Four Square.’* The Butler Christian church which is in a very thriving condi- tion, is composed of earnest, wide awake, christian men and women, who under the leadership of their pastor, Rey.. Talbert, are always active in their Master's work, Resolutions on the Death of Pendleton Smith. Pendleton Smith was born in Butler, Missouri, October 19, 1889, and died at his home near the sume city September 17, 1916. He was a graduate of the But- ler High School, of William Jew- ell College and of the Law School of the Missouri State University. In June, 1914, he was admitted to'the bar and began the practice of law in his home city. Tle was a thorough student and a character of staunch moral fiber. In the brief period of his activ- ity as a lawyer he won the respect and confidsnee of his associates and clients. Therefore, be it resolved by the Members of the Bates County Bar; : That in the untimely death of Pendleton Smith-we recognize a distinct loss to this bar and the profession in general. * That we extend to the. relatives of the deceased our sincere sym-| pathy in their time of sorrow. That these resolutions be spread upon the records of the Bates County Circuit Court, and that a copy thereof be given the .be- reaved parents of deceased. Carl J. Henry, J. F. Smith, Jas. A, DeArmond, Committee, Butler Circuit Notes. The St. Louis annual conference which was held at Warrensburg last week made some changes on the Butler Cireuit which are as follows: Virginia and Mt. Car- mel were taken off this cireuit and were joined to Rich Hill; Mt. Olivet was detached from Adrian and joined to the Butler circuit. There will be preaching at Mt. Olivet morning and evening on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Preaching at Peru, Black and Summit will be on the same Sun- days and at the same hours as be- fore. Home Coming at the Obristian| Resolutions of Respect. morning services were dispensed | late president and beloved brother with and Home Coming Day was} J. Pendleton Smith, we feel that The pastor asks the prayers and co-operation of his people in the his prayers, his interest, his love Whereas, an all wise and benef- icent Providence has called from his earthly habitation to the eter- nal abode of the righteous, our no words can express the esteem, Public Sale. On account of failing health I will sell my personal property at my farm, 5 miles northeast of Hume, Mo., 3 1-2 miles south of Foster, Mo., and 4 1-2 miles north- west of Sprague, Mo., on MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1916, r ove that his_tife inspired in our B. Y. P. U., church and community. Resolved, that the Butler B. Y. P. U., as a tribute of respect to a} beginning at 10 o’clock, the fol- lowing described property, to-wit: 16 Horses, 5 Mules:—One 8- year-old bay mare, weight ,1400 Ibs; one 9-year-old bay mare, 1450 where Williams grocery store now|their consolation, direct them to! mare, 1100 lbs; is, Their earlier day struggles,|the noble and upright christian gray mare, 1150 Ibs; one 5-year- Resolved, that a copy of. these resolutions be entered upon the recotd of the B. Y. P. U., and that a copy be sent to the grief-strick- en family and to the local papers. | By order of B. Y. P. U., Sep- tember 24, 1916. : Ann Frey, Lulia Short, ' Anna B. Shouse, Committee. J. P. Morgan Off for London. New York, Sept. 30.—J. P. Mor- gan, financial agent’ of the British , Government in the United Stat has engaged passage on the Ame ican Line steamship New York, sailing today. It is reported Mr. Morgan is going to London to ar- range for floating another Brit- ish loan of 250,000,000) to be backed by American securities. Henry P. Davison, one of Mr. Morgan’s partners, departed for England several weeks — ago. Bankers who were questioned about the opportunity for float- + ing another British loan said that never in the history of the coun- try has there been such a demand for bonds. Walter Hines Page, the Ameri- can Ainbassador to Great. Brit- ain, and Mrs. Page also are pas- sengers on the New York. British Lose 3,800 per Day. London, Sept. 30.—British loss- es in September were at the rate of more than 3,800 a day. Casu- alities on all fronts reported: this month were; Officers, 5,439; men, 114,110. As heavy as were the British losses in September, they were fighter than those in August, which were 127,945 , a daily average of 4,127. In July, the first month of the Somme offensive, the losses were > about half those of August or September, notwithstanding the fact that in July the British stormed the first-line Gierman de- tenses. The casualties in that month were 59,675, so that the to- tal for the three months of the Somme drive is 07,169, State’s Balance $3,967,990. Jefferson City, Mo., Oct. 1. Disbursement of the State school moneys during September cut tlie big balance that was in the State Treasury August. 31 nearly half, in two. From the statement Treasurer Deal with Gov. Major at the close of business Saturday, the condition and transactions of the Treasury for the month of September are shown as follows: Balance on hand August 31, $6,031,667.64; receipts during the month of September, $649,890.50 ; disbursements during -September, $2,713,567.52; balance> on hand September 30, $3,967,990.62. Shoot the Buzzards. “Shoot the Buzzards’’—they are liable to spread many .differ- ent contagious diseases among an- imals. The hog cholera season is here, and the buzzards help to spread this disease, so says State Veterinarian Dr. D. F. Luckey. filed by) early days of the chureh in Butler.| beloved member and officer, ex-/Ihs; one 8-year-old bay mare, 1500 Hlow the first: meetings were held} press to the bereaved family sin; | lbs; one stood about}cere words of sympathy, and, as! mare, 1200 lbs;-one 6-year-old bay smooth mouth brown one 4-year-old and how they finally grew into] graces that distinguished his life.’ old iron gray mare, 1450 Ibs; one 7-year-old black mare, 1550 lbs; one 3-year-old black horse, 1250 Ibs; two 2-year-old bay — mares, good ones; two 2-year-old bay horses; 2 bay horse colts; 1 bay spring horse colt; 5 mule colts. Mares all bred to jack. 23 Cattle, 8 Hogs:—Four 2- year-old heifers; 1 yearling heifer ; 10 good calves; 1 heifer with calf by side; one 2-year-old steer; 2 extra good cows, will be fresh soon; 1 good cow, giving milk; 1 Jersey cow with calf by side, fine milker, with 7 pigs by side. 3 Jacks, 6 Jennets:—William Jennings Bryan, Jr., by William Jennings Bryan, 4992; dam, Net- tie E, 1679, This jack is black with white points, 3-year-old, has fine style, big bone and well point- ed, and is a promising jack; Ted- dy isa half Mammoth and Spanish jack, sired by Bryan 4992, black with white points, well made and has style and quality. One’ black ck sired hy Monster. Nettie E, i76, a mammoth jennet, black with white points, one of the best jennets in country, has jenvet colt bx side sired by Monster, .Susie Jane, -1676, a mammoth —jennet, black with white points, big bone and good quality, bred to Mons- ter, should foal by date of sale. Sahova 3348, black with white points, also has a fine jennet colt by side sired by Monster. One yearling black jennet, sired by Monster; dam Susie Jane 1676. i Monster, one of largest jacks in state, sold for $1,550, fine blood, sire of all these colts. Farming Tools: Hoosier wheat drill, Kentucky seeder, 3-section har- row, hay rake, mowing machine, dise cultivator, Emerson cultivat- or, garden plow, dise harrow, 8- ft. Milwaukee binder, power corn her, corn stalk cutter, sulky jrake, ‘and other articles too nu- merous to mention. | TERMS :—All sums of $10 and j under, cash. On amounts over $10 a credit of 10 months time will be given; purchaser giving note ‘with approved seeurity bearing interest at the rate of 8 per cent per annum from date. Two per cent discount for cash on time All purchases must be set- — One-horse broadeast sales, ~ tled for. before removal. Lunch stand on ground. H. W. SIEG. Col, J. 1K. Harmon, Auctioneer. J. G. Doolittle, Clerk. 51-1t Those Tractor Juggernauts. It was interesting to learn that r the loudly touted war juggernauts (so effective on the European bat- tle front recently are nothing tnore than hugh farm tractors, armed and armored up a little. They really were made in Ameri- ‘ea, over at Peoria, IL, and numer- ‘ous of their brothers and. sisters are doing duty on Illinois farms. America first, of course. We were first in the airship business, you will remember, and in electric development and railroad — pro- gress, and most other factors that thave gone to make: industrial de- velopment throughout the world. True, we didn’t) remain at the head of the procession in the air, but that was because it didn’t ap- ‘A few outbreaks of anthrax pear to be practical enough a coming year and promises to them | have occurred in northern Arkan-| proposition: to mean much in in- sas. This disease is usually pre-j dustrial life. We may never go and all that he can do to build up| valent further south and seldom | very far with these tractor-jug- the Kingdom of our Christ. - May God use us-to lead many becomes widespread as far north | as it has this year. Anthrax is| gernauts, either, until we have to, but some progress along this line souls to Hiv in the coming year.| equally as bad as hog cholera.) is assured for the reason that as Harold M. Hilliard, Pastor. Missouri Wilson's by 30,000. New York, Sept. 30.—Speaking with the conservativeness of an experienced political leader who has an intimate knowledge of the conditions he discusses, James T. Bradshaw of Kansas City, Pub- lie Utilities Commissioner of Mis- souri, today told Vance C. Me- f} Cormick, chairman of the Demo- cratic National Committee, that Missouri is safely Democratic and will give to Wilson a plurality of ard of 30,000. Mr. Bradshaw stopped off in New the Grain Baltimore. Dealets’ Convention in Buzzards are likely to carry an-/ thrax from northern Arkansas in- | to Missouri. Shoot the buzzards | and burn them! 39 Killed in Auto Accidents in. 8t. Louis. | The coroner’s records show that | 39 persons have been killed in automobile aecidents in St. Louis | so far this year. In the same per- iod last year 35 were killed. The total number killed in 1915 was There were 24 fatalities in the last three months of 1915, and 35 in the first nine months. The maintained. In 1914 there were 40 fatalities. simple farm tractors they will” help, and America will push any- thing that means improved effi- ciency. Anyway, while we may not be particularly proud of their work as juggernauts, we can’t ‘help but feel proud of the fact that they came from America.— Joplin Globe. Christian Science Services. Christian Science Services and Sunday school will be held each Sunday in the Probate Court room at the. court house. Sunday school 10 a. m. Services 11 a. m. Subject, ‘‘Are Sin, Disease and ork on his way home from | average in previous years has been | Death Real?’’ All are cordially invited to at- tend. One fine big brood sow ~