The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, May 31, 1917, Page 1

VOL, XXXIX. THE REGISTRARS Those Appointed by Sheriff Baker to Register Those Eligible Under the Recently Passed Con- scription Law. ‘Sheriff Baker, as executive officer of the registration board of Bates county, has appointed the following to register all the males between the ages of 21 and 31 years of age in the various voting precincts June 5. The registration places: will be kept open from 7 o'clock a. -m. until 9 o'clock p, m. “ Mingo—Tom Staley. Grand River—U. G. Blankenship. Deer Creek—W. S, Mahan. East Boone--W. W. DeJarnette. West Boone—Dr.- J. tig Martin, Will Harris. West Point—John Braden, Edgar Smiser. Elkhart—Ed Bailey. Mound, North—W. G. Dillon. Mound, South—D. A. Zwahlen. Shawnee--J. G. Cantrell. Spruce, Ballard—Albert Edrington. Spruce, Johnstown—Jesse Coleman. Deepwater—I. Kretzinger, Joe Kash. Summit—T. D. Embree, C. E. Rey- nolds. Mt. Pleasant, North—Judge C. J. Henry, C. A. Allen, J. A. DeArmond, Wesley EF. Black. 3 Mt. Pleasant, South—F. H. Crow- ell, V. L. Johnson, J. S. Walker, Elmer Haynes. Charlotte—Dr. C. A. Lusk, T. H. Harper. Homer—A..C.. Brown. Walnut, Worland—J. S. Franklin. Walnut, Foster—I.ee Shelton. New Home, North—J. A. Patter- son. New Home, South—W, C. Collins. Lone Oak—M. M. Carroll, Joe Ghere. Pleasant Gap No. 1—Ed Moore. Pleasant Gap No. 2—W. A. Baker, Will Griffin. Hudson—J. E. Hook. Rockviile—C. H, Field. Prairie, Frank Strickland, Geo. N. Yost. Osage, South—Hy Sheppard, Kein- berger, R: N.. Montgomery. ; Osage, North—Dr. W.'H. Allen, A. FE. Beatty, T. C. Se NEG oO. W. Lamb. Howard- errariecet) W. ‘Bobbitt. Howard-Hume—Harry Curtis. Boy Scouts Own Flag. No longer need the Boy Scouts say “T wish we had a nice big Amer- ican flag,” far they have one all their own, three by five feet. This flag was presented to them by Black & Sons Clothing Co. This flag is a beautiful one and will be seen any time the Scouts are on parade for a ‘parade is not now complete without Old Glory. A benefit for the Scouts was given at the Opera House Wednesday night, but at the time of going to press we are not informed as to the Scouts’ part of the proceeds, but the boys say that the sale of tickets has not beén as good ‘as they hoped for. The boys are deserving and” should receive all the boosts the people can give them. This is a period of a boy’s life that whatever start he makes now may decide for his fu- ture career. They are our future citizens and‘ law makers. The Boy Scouts is not a military organization, but one that has for its object the making ‘of better boys, giving them something to do to keep their minds busy on the good things of life rather than thinking up something in idle- ness. Their manual sets out many useful things for them and they are “doing their bit” every day. Help them along. ler Weekly” ae Cimes, BUTLER, MISSOURI, THURSDAY, MAY 31, 1917. St. Clair Bond Situation Critical. The question of the county bonds is now squarely before the people, the county court having called a meeting for Monday next ‘to dispose of the matter. We learn that the bond attorneys have been invited to meet the coun- ty’s representatives in Osceola at some date convenient to themselves to see if a satisfactory and peaceable adjustment is not possible. In the meantime, the peremptory writ of mandamus is returnable to Judge VanValkenburg June 1.° A mo- tion will be made to set aside the mandamus and if this is refused an effort will be made to carry the case to the court of appeals. There is lit- tle prospect of the writ being set aside, and the granting of the appeal is doubtful. There will then remain nothing for the county court to do except levy the taxes or go to jail. The situation appears to be grow- ing more critical day by day; but the question might as well be settled now as later.—St. Clair County Democrat. W. M. Bowker’s Mother Dead. Mrs, M. 1. Bowker, aged 74 years, passed away Friday morning at her home on West Walnut street after an illness of many months caused by Bright's disease. Mrs. Bowker was born in the state of New York, but soon after her marriage moved to Illinois, and then came to Missouri locating in Barton county. The family lived there until a few years ago when they moved to Nevada. Mrs, Bowker was. a member of the Christian church at Sheldon. She is survived by Mr. Bowker, who is in very poor health, and six children, Hon. W. M. Bowker, G. D. Bowker and Mrs. Peck of Nevada, J. S. Bowker of Fayette, Idaho, Mrs. Will R. Arbaugh of Irwin and Fred Bowker of Nebraska. The funeral was held at the resi- dence Saturday afternoon at one o'clock. The service was conducted by Rev. S. G. Welborn.—Nevada Mail - ia PRISON AWAITS ALL. WHO HINDER DRAFT. U. S. Agents Are Watching Closely for Infractions of the Law. Washington, May 27.—Criminal prosecution awaits persons who at- tempt- to prevent registration under the war army bill by propaganda or otherwise. Attorney General Greg- ory announced tonight that his at- tention had been called to the circu- lation of propaganda designed to dis- courage registration and that the government would deal vigorously with such cases. “Such action is plain violation of the law,” said Mr. Gregory, “and the department of justice is prepared to prosecute: promptly any person guilty of such.conduct. The officers and agents of the department throughout the country have been instructed to watch carefully for infractions of the law. “In addition to the penal provisions contained in the act which make eva: sion a criminal offense, section six of the federal penal code makes it @ criminal offense punishable by not more than six years’ imprisonment for any two or more persons to. con- spire together to ‘hinder, prevent or delay the execution of any law of the United States.’ “The act of May 18, 1917, which may very properly be entitled the ‘se- lective soldiers’ bill,’ is now a law of the United States so that all conspira- cies to hinder, prevent or delay the appointed agencies or instrumentali- ties of the government in putting that law into effect or in making the reg- istration therein provided for will be dealt with accordingly, prosecuted and when convicted doubtless severe- ly punished.” Presbyterians May Unite Now. Birmingham, Ala. May 24.—The general assembly of the Presbyterian church in the United States, Southern Presbyterian, decided today by a vote of 142 to 4o in favor of appoint- ing a committee fram the northern branch. of the church on the question of wnion. Phen The Medium Priced Suit leche! have learned to tell style and quality when they see them. Farm Loans. We have made arrangement whereby we can make loans on farms in Bates county, Mo., on the Rural Credit plan. No red tape or. delays, it not placed on the market, but is held by the same party until paid off. You always know where to find the hold- er who is éver ready to extend all reasonable favors and continue you _as a permanent customer. are will save you money. Come and see us, call us or write and we will be pleased to explain in full this plan of loans. They break the high price habit because you get—style, all wool fabrics, perfect tit. guaranteed wear, easy price that never changes: Oxfords Styleplus Clothes $17.00 have edged their way into favor from Maine to California. _Gunmetal with white rubbers sole. Sy 33-2t* NUMBER 33 - Co. B to Have New Quarters. Since Co, B, the local military com- pany, returned from the border last spring they have been. badly handi- capped by the lack of an adequate armory. For several years the com- pany has occupied the second story of the Norfleet & Ream bnilding, on West Ohio street, but the business of that firm finally assumed such pro- portions that they needed the whole building and Company B was with- out a home. The first of the week Capt. Caruthers rented the large rooms on the first and second floor of the Opera House block and a force of men were at once put to work building a stairway to connect the two, ” The lower hall will be used en- tirely fof a drill hall and the upstairs rooms will be cut up into offices and locker rooms, When the remodeling is @mpleted the company will have a first-class armory and it should be no trouble to secure enough recruits to fill it to war strength. Turn Booze Plants to Commerce. Washington, May 26—Believing nationwide prohibition to be inevit- able, whisky manufacturers already have practically ceased .manufactur- ing their product. They are preparing to divert their plants to the manufacture of com- mercial alcohol for the uses of the army, This was the startling state- ment made this afternoon by W. L. Wolford, president of the American Association of Cooperage interests before the interstate commerce com- mission. Wolford was a witness in the 15 per cent advance freight rate hearing. His whiskey statement was made in response to questions as to prices of cooperage materials. Hereford Cattle for Sale. Registered Hereford bull and cows for sale. Three of cows with calf by side; three to calve soon, 3ull is eight’ years old and weighs one ton in breeding condition. G. L. Porter, Spruce, Mo. six The Latest Things for the Season Fine Organdie Flouncing Fine Cambric Flouncing BIG MASONIC CELEBRATION TO BE HELD IN BUTLER The Bi-Centennial of the First Grand Lodge to be Celebrated June 25. On Monday, June 25, 1017, will be celebrated in Butler the bi-centennial of the formation of the first Grand Lodge of Masons. All Masons in Bates county, are most cordially in- vited to be present on this happy oc- casion, at which time the following program will be observed: PROGRAM Convene at 10:00 a. m. Music by Butler Concert Band. Invocation—-Rev. R. M. Talbert. Reading of the minutes of the pre- liminary meeting held in February, 1717, and the minutes of the commun- ication held on St. John’s Day, June 24, 1717, for the formation of the first Grand Lodge of Masons, together with the old charges of Free and Ac- cepted Masons, adopted March 25, 1722—Rev. George R. Scroggs. Vocal music. Basket dinner on court house lawn. (Bring your well filled baskets.) Music by the Band. ° Address by Herman O. Maxey. Address by Rev. E. K. Wolfe. Music. Adjournment. Steps are being taken to have some- thing at night, perhaps the conferring of the Third degree. An effort will be made to have this a home-com- ing time for all absent Masons. By order of Committee, R. B. Campbell, D. D. G. M., Chairman, Nevada, Mo., Banker Dead. Nevada, Mo, May 29—S. A. Wight, prominent citizen and bank- er of this city, died at his home here today at the age of 78 years, He was former Mayor of Nevada and a member of the State Senate in 1870. He was president of Thorton Nation- al Bank. Wight is survived by one son and two daughters, He engaged in the practice of law here years ago with Senator William J. Stone. SHORT STORIES Of Local Interest—Clipped from Our Exchanges. Dr. Delamater was called to Kan- sas City Sunday on account of the serious illness of James McKibben, a former well known citizen of Rich Hill, but who moved to Kansas City some years ago.--Rich Hill Review. While engaged with another man at his farm trimming a post Satur- day afternoon, W. W. Cheverton met with a distressing accident, when a large chip struck hit in the eye caus- ing a painful injury. Mr. Cheverton was holding the post to be pointed when the other man wielded the ax when the chip flew out striking him in the eye. It is understood that his eyesight is not impaired.—Rich Hilt Review. received a tele- gram Friday evening, notifying him of the death of a brother, Wm. E. Lipscomb at Livingston, Wyo., Fri- day, May 1917, of pneumonia, Burial will be made Sunday. Wm. FE. Lipscomb was 39 years old, and reared in Bates county, where he was Andy Lipscomb 25) well and favorably known, and his death is deeply and regretted by family friends, He survived by a » and one child.--Rich Hill Re- view. is the at Alexander B. Leach died home of his parents, seven miles southwest of Adrian, Sund. May 20, 1917. The cause of his death was tuberculosis. At the time of his death he was 32 years old. Hs is survived by his parents and several brothers and_ sis After a short funeral service whieh was held Tues- day morning, conducted by Rev. -W. A. Smith, of Lee's Summit ,the body’ was brought to Adrian and shipped to Sidney, Ta, his former home for z burial. The remains were accom- panied by his father and mother,—- Adrian Journal. Mrs. Walter Haggard died ~in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, May 19, 1917. The cause of her death was cancer of the stomach, from which she had been suffering for several months. Mrs. Haggard was about 58 years old at the time of her death. She is survived by a husband and several grown children. The de- ceased was a niece of Jeff McCombs, of this city. The body was shipped to Adrian Tuesday noon and taken to Altona where funeral — services were held from = the liens laptist church, conducted by Rey. Geo. Hag- gard. Burial in Altona cemetery.— Adrian Journal. It is related that Senator John F. Morton, of Ray county, is giving to raising at the pres- some attention these d chickens. He is in the city ent time consulting with Judge W. W. Graves and Judge A, M. Wood- son relative to the best breeds of for Men Tan with rubber sole New Paisley Voiles Gabardine, the new sport effects New Koolsilk 85c New Striped Voiles 25e—50c : Striped and Paisley Organdie 10 Fancy Batiste 40 inches wide 15e Fine Egyptian. Tissue 25¢ Plain White Organdie 40 inch 35e Plain White Voile 40 inch 30c Dimity Checked and Striped 15¢ Fancy Percale 28 inches wide 8 1-3e Fine Madras Shirting 25e Lot 1. ‘Misses and Ladies Oxfords, Black andWhite ......+..0+.00+..++s-se+00+ 0. $1,00 Fancy Tub Silk 33 inches wide $1.00 chickens and obtaining pointers to the care of young chicks. He is not so extensively engaged in the poultry busine ass either) «oof the J yes of the Supreme Court w. he has been consulting, but he ex- pects to branch out in the future, and in place of attending sessions of of the bar association he will keep tab on the various chicken shows and egg laying contests. When Sen- ator Morton starts out to accomplish anything he seldom fails.—Jefferson City Democrat Tribune, pneret F, eras 7 i HAS A SUPER-EXPLOSIVE? Substance Said to be 10,000 Times More Powerful Than Dynamite. New York, May 29—Dr. D. De- waltoff, vice-president of the Ameri- can Medico-Pharmaceutical League, announced at the annual meeting and dinner of the league here last night that he and his son, Mortimer, had discovered an explosive so powerful: a 5-grain tablet would suffice to wreck the tallest building in New York. The discovery, he said, re- sulted from an experiment to find a cheap substitute for gasoline. He and his son were using a compound in a wedgewood mortar three feet across the bowl. “Suddenly,” asserted Doctor De- waltoff, “there was a terrific explo- sion and the mortar was pulverized.” Doctor Dewaltoff said his explos- ive was “ten thousand times more powerful than dynamite.” The Foster Hotel, near the Mis- souri Pacific station, was struck by lightning during the storm Wednes- day morning. The bolt destroyed two flues and did considerable dam- age to plaster and Paper on the in- side of the building. Mr. and Mrs. Nate Stubblefield re~