The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, December 28, 1916, Page 1

VOL; XXXIX. BUTLER, MISSOURI, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1916. State DEATH OF APIONEER and Bible. For integrity, hon- Mt. Oarmel News. iting her daughter, Mrs. Elnora CITIZEN esty, economy, frugality and sin- Tucker, at Altuna, Kas., is spend- . Dr. J. Everingham Dies at His Home in This City After a Long Ilness. . Doctor J. Everingham, one of Butler’s. nfost prominent citizens, passed away at his home on North are street, in this city, at Del ten o’clock in the evening, Decem- ber 25, 1916. Doctor Joseph ‘ Everingham ‘was born’ at’ Uxbridge; Middlesex County, England, April 7, 1881. In 1840, the family came from Hondon, England, where they had resided for a time, to the United States and settled at West Point, fowa, where the father, who had preceded the family to this coun- try by several months, had pre- pared a home. They were forty days in making the journey from Gondon to New York. The acci- dental drowning of the father Soon after-the arrival of the fam- ily in this country, left the moth- er with her three sons and one - daughter to enter upon an experi- ence of responsibility in the then new world, which can be better wmagined than described. son, Joseph, was the second of the three ‘sons, but perhaps more of the responsibility and the care of the family fell upon him than upon the. other children. The story of thtis man’s achievements, under the most adverse —condi- tions, were it all told, would seem to be unrivaled. r Before the family left England the subject of this brief sketch seems to have attended an excel- tent boarding school for a brief time, but at the time of the settle- ment in Iowa there were no edu- cational advantages except_briéf terms of what was then called subscription schools. _ This am- - bitious boy learned the’ printer’s trade. He learned telegraphy. He did chores. He helped his moth- er,. He studied. medicine. He managed to finish a medical wourse at the Eclectic Medical In- stitute in Cincinnati, Ohio, from ‘which institution he graduated June 10, 1854. After practicing dis profession at West Point, , fowa, until 1856, he entered the University of Pennsylvania, grad- vating from the Medical Depart- ment of the University March 28, * 1857. In 1858 he returned to Lon- don and availed himself of the ad- vantages of a year’s: practice in the hospitals of the great city. Returning to this country in 1859 he was married to Miss Mary “R. Steele of West, Point, who sur- vives her husband. In 1862 Dr. ~Everingham was appointed a sur- -geon.in the Federal Army, and ‘served in that capacity till the close of the civil war, rising be- fore its close to the place of chief Surgeon of an army division. Af- ter the civil war Dr. Everingham conducted a successful practice of his profession in the old home town at West Point up to the year ‘1873, when he removed to Butler, Missouri, where he continued the practice of his profession up to about twenty years ago, when he ‘sought to retire from active prac- tice. Dr. ‘Everingham always took a deep interest in civic affairs and when any movement was started looking to the betterment of the city or to humanity in general, he was always ready to do his part. He-was one of the founders of the old Butler Academy and during the life of that institution took a great interest in its welfare. He was for many years, secretary of the pension board of this county. Doetor and Mrs. Everingham have had four children born to them. Willie, an only son, died at the age of twelve. Francis (Frankie) died when nine years of age. .Two daughters survive, Mrs. S. M. Brown, of Kansas City, and Mrs. J. B. Walton of Butler, Missouri. Doctor Everingham be- eame a Christian and joined the Baptist church when a young man. “He was-a most devoudman. His religion was to him a matter of.the profoundest-concern. Af- ter he became unable to hear so as to enjoy the public services of God’s House, and after he became so feeble as to be unable to even attend the public worship of God, he pursued his religious duties at home, studying a portion of God’s = Word each Sunday, and spending " the day with hje religions | pape Her | ‘ | The Butler cerity Dr. Everingham’s life is unimpeachable. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Alexander of the Baptist church were held at the home ‘Wednesday. .afternoon, after Oak Hill cemetery, where the beautiful: burial services of the In- dependent Order of Odd Fellows, of which the deceased had long been a faithful member, were car- ried out. Rich Hill Has New High School The new Rich Hill high school has been completed and has been turned over to the school board, says the Rich Hill Review. The amount voted for the building was $29,00, which together with the interest and incidential expenses will make it cost about $30,000. The new building will be open- ed to the public and to the pat- rons on Jan. 1, 1917, with an ap- propriate program. The chief speaker will be President Hend- ricks, of the Warrensburg State Normal school. The musie_ will be furnished by the Dalamater orchestra. Asks Compulsory Insurance. Washington, D. C., Dee. 23.— Laws requiring every person to carry health insurance were ad- vocated by Rufus M. Potts, In- surance Superintendent of IIli- nois, speaking at a recent. confer- ensce on social insurance. ‘‘ With a compulsory _law,’’ Mr. Potts said, ‘‘the-benefits of health in- surance could be made universal at. much less than half the pres- ent cost, thus bringing More than ‘double returns in benefits. It would be wholly improper, how- ever, to enact such a law: unless the State provided a system by which the insurance could be ob- tained at actual cost. Ralph Corlett and Myrtle Fleming who are attending busi- ness college in Nevada are home for a week’s vacation. a Richard Cox, who has been in the West the past year returned Saturdidy for a visit with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cox and family. Dick looks fine and I guess his trip must have agreed with him. Mrs, Larris Wheatley and chil- dren went to Butler Saturday for a few days visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mullis and family. They returned Monday. Mrs. Chess Howell of Nevada came Friday for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Flem- ing and family, Don’t forget Mr. Waldron’; sale Friday, December 29. Ev- eryone ¢ome and bring someone. Mr. and Mrs. John Burk and two children of Kennewick, Washington; came the last of the week for a several days visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Burk «nd family, and other’ rela- tives. Qladys and Marie Darnes of Harper, Kansas, are spending a week with their sister, Ison, near Nyhart. Orville Porter, who has been in Kansas City for the past two months came home the last of the week, Mr. and Mrs._John Huffman. and daughter of Springfield, Mo., came Saturday for a few days visit with his brother, Thos. Huff- man and family and other rela- tives, Edgar Brayton, Russel Steele and Charlie Wolfe of the Virginia neighborhood spent Saturday night with Elmer and Arthur Hardinger. Mary Jane Burk, Everett Drys- dale and Mrs. A. L. Porter have heen on the complaining list. Mrs. Tucker, who has been vis- Lptenr Athletics. Mrs, Logan Cope of New Mrs. Lee! “}made an interesting talk on ‘‘Am-] ekly Times, ft Moricai " 5 Ocieg vy ing the holidays with her daugh- ter, Mrs. J. B. Leonard and fam- ily: “W. Y. Osborne of: Butler and Home took Xmas dinner at the P. H. Osboyfe home. “John Allison of Ames, lowa, spent Saturday night with his brother, Edwin Allison and fam- ily. ' Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Osborne spent Christmas day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. 8. Simp- son, near Cornland. Josephine and Iva Leonard, Amy Eggleson and Timer Hard- inger, who attend High School in Butler are spending the week with home folks. UNCLE HENRY. Schools Closed for the Holidays. The Butler public — schools closed Friday for the cntire week. The out of town pupils went home \ their friends from town mas day with a goose dinner., the day. Summit Happetdi.,,, Mrs. Mona Mitchell returnéa to St. Louis Monday evening af- ter a short visit with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Norris. Mrs. Ray Sturgeon returned to Kansas City Friday after a sev- ertil days visit with her mother and other relatives. Joe Clark’s entertained some of Christ- Clarence Bolin; wife and son, Armand, spent Christmas with Jim helped devour a big goose dinner. Thomas and family and The Summit people all sympa- thize with Mrs. Ray Powell in the serious sickness of her. parents. Sunshine is very sorry that the Summit items were received too ‘late for publication last week. Mrs. Ray Sturgeon and little Margaret Jewett spent one night last week with R. Sturgeon. Frank Norton was a visitor at Golladay . home Christmas Mrs. Albert Argenbright gave and took their Christmas dinner| one of her elaborate dinners Sun- with parents or relatives, many of the teachers took the va-| a} cation out of the city. Friday a number of the alumni| of the High School, who are now | attending the State University | and other schools, called at the High School during chapel hour; and made short talks about :the schools that they were-attending, and gave the pupils a whole lot of good advice as to their future and/ day to_her many friends. Lyle Argenbright, from Kansas City is spending the holidays with home folks. Some of us did not enjoy Christmas as well as we should have liked to on account of sick- ness. However, nothing serious, but quite a few complaining. Charles—LafoHette—came—wit! his saw to Robt. Sturgeon’s Fri- day and with the volunteer help school life. jof A. M. Cummins and son, Lewis Among those who made talks were Gardner Smith, Anna Belle Thompson, James Williams and Wendell Atkeson, of the Univer- sity of Missouri, and Doris Wyatt of the Monticello Seminary. Mr. Weltmer, a graduate of the State University, who was here with the Nevada basket ball team, also ” Culbertson, Frank Golladay and Roy Venable, left a nice pile o wood. Many thanks, boys. The people of Summit have or- ganized a literary which meets at the Summit school house every Friday night. They have good literaries and more people should go and do their part toward mak- ing it a success. SUNSHINE. $25.00 “ $20.00 “ “ $15.00 “ i Down Come On All Ladies, Misses and Men's Wearing Apparel SUITS, COATS, DRESSES and SKIRTS Garments marked down to a figure which brings them toa notch on the scale of a ea far below actual worth. Wise Buyers Will eiasele Early i Ladies Suits at Half Price $30.00 Ladies Suits. AR arr eA Ser 5 .$15.00 ne a Ladies Dresses at Half Price $18.00 Ladies Dresses... -. $15.00 “ $10.00 oe “ 1 lot Ladies Dresses............ Sid aage 75 Ladies Cloth $18.00 . “ $15.00 “ o $10.00 “ oe $8.50 “ oo $20.00 Ladies Coats Coats at Half Price All Children’s Coats off 50 Misses Coats - $12.00 Misses Coats. oa $10.00 “ $5.00 “ 1 lot Coats at $3.50 Dress Skirts...... $2.00 Ladies Waists.... 35c Outing Petticoats... $1.25 Satteen Petticoats the Prices at Half Price Furs 4% Off Boys Overcoats on Sale $7.50 Boys Overcoats. as $5. 00 “ = : $3.50 “ ry $2.00 Mens Hats........ $1.50.“ 4 All Boys Suits on Sale KUPPENHEIMER MEN’S SUITS AND OVERCOATS AT REDUCED PRICES Sam Levy Mercantile Company NUMBER 11 DISASTROUS FIRE Two Buildings on the East Side ~ of the Square Burned Early Wednesday Morning —Loss About $12,000. The second disastrous fire of the year visited Butler Wednes- day morning about two o’clock when the two buildings on the East side of the square owned by the Powers estate were ‘entirely destroyed, together with most of their contents, The fire was first discovered in the rear of the Star Theater and quickly spread to the building on the South. The fire department responded promptly but the flames had gained such headway that little could be done except to save the remainder of the build- ings in the block, south of where the fire started, and at one time it looked as though they were not going to be able to-do that, with the wind that was blowing from the North. The Star Theater where the fire started, is a complete _ loss. Mr. Exggleson, the owner, carried $2,400 insurance, whieh will about cover his loss.. The second floor was occupied by Dr. Crabtree’s office whieh was a total loss, and as Dr. Crabtree’is on duty with the troops on the border, it is not known whether there was. any_in-——— surance or not. In“the rear up- stairs the United Drng Store had a stock of wall paper and some household goods belonging to Clark Travis. There was $500 in- surance on the household goods. The ground floor of the build- ing on the south, which was also owned by the Power estate, and which was almost a total loss, was occupied by the United Drug Store, and Mr. Travis, the man- ager, estimates that his loss will be about $6,000 with $5,000 in- surance. The show cases and some of the stock was carried out - of the building and taken across the street to the court house yard. ~ The second Hoot Was oceupied by the Bates County Record of- fice and the office of B. F. Jeter, Justice of the peace. which-was covered by insurance. The plant of the Record wag a to- tal loss. All that was saved was the old files, which were quite val- uable us they extend back nearly || forty years and contain. a good history of the development of Bates county, and the mailing list. It is not known how much insurance there is as Mr. Atkeson is-in Columbia, visiting his ehil- dren, and has not yet been heard from. The loss on the two buildings will be about $7,500, with $2,000 insurance. Thirty-six. years ago, in the fall of 1880, a fire-started in the same building and destroyed almost the entire block. S. F. Warnock informs us that new, modern business buildings will be immediately erected — to take the place of those burned. Notice to Knights & Ladies of Security. There will be a call meeting of Butler Council No. 19 on Friday evening, December 29, at 7:30 p. m., for the purpose of electing trustees and make arrangements for the dancé which is to be held on the evening of January - Ist. And any other business that may come before the meeting. T. L. Beach, Pres. Ada Claunch, See, A Fine Christmas Present. A very fine Christmas present arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Etter, in the southeast part of the city Wednesday after- noon at 5:30, in the form of a fine 7 pound boy. Mother and_ baby are doing nicely, and Mr. Etter Mrs. says he wag awakened at 5 — o’clock ci norning by the young gentle an’s shouting for Woodrow ‘ Wilson.—Cleveland County (Okla.) Enterprise. Co. B Home Soon. A dispatch from Laredo, Texas, says the Second Missouri Regi- ment will leave there Thursday for Ft. Riley, Kansas, where they will be mustered out. The toss hit ” ‘me Jeter office was about $150, —