The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, June 14, 1917, Page 1

VOL. XXXIX. Offerings Do not overlook a sin- gle item in this ad, as offer- ings below are important. Your Choice of any LADIES 9, 98 SUIT in ourstock. Garments which range in price regular up to $25.00. i 9c er d 2000 yards fine - organdie and p , yar voile, stripes and paisley. 18c per yard 28. pieces fine voites and or- gandie, sells up to 25c per yard elsewhere. . 79c $4.00 $3.50 65c 98c $7.50 $1.00 One assorted lot fine Crepe Gowns Ladies patent, vici and gunmetal Ox- fords and Pumps $5.00 values Ladies patent, vici and gunmetal Pumps, regular $4.50 values Assorted lot fine bungalow aprons, made of fast color gingham and percale Gents and Ladies Umbrellas, only a limited number at this price. Men’s fine Palmbeach Suits in pinch- back and regular models. Men’s Superior Unionsuits. Boys Nainsook Athletic Unionsuits. Boys Waists, fast colors, any size. _Boys fast color Sport Shirts. Children’s chambray and percale Rompers. . OS. TOR ae Men’s Nainsook Athletic Unionsuits. Men’s Gunmetal Oxfords, with white rubber sole. : Men’s Felt Hats, assorted lot, values up to $3.00. Boys fine Mesh Unionsuits all sizes. $3.50..Men’s Panama Hats, the latest styles. 35c —_—_ Boys fast color Chambray Work Shirts KUPPENHEIMER Fine Clothes for -Men $20.00-$25.00 Styleplus Clothes $17.00 MESSINES RIDGE Blown Up Under German Posi- tions. Teutons in Panic ; More Than 7,000 Prisoners Taken. e The Messines—-Wyschaete which for over sitions in the Ypres salient, day morning. mately 10 miles against from whic! October of 1914. taken on scheduled time. All the prisoners say the Germans had been expecting the attack, but were taken completely by surprise by phen and the fury with which is was caf- ried forward. They had been com- pletely dazed by the most gigantic mining operation yet carried oft in the hour at which it was the world war. More than 1,000,000 pounds of high explosives had been placed under the German forward positions during the last 12 months and the upheaval of spread alreaHly harassed as they were to the point of distraction by seven days and nights of fire from the greatest concentta- tion of guns on.a giyen front since The battle of Arras apparently had reached the ultimate in this respect, but today’s bombard- ment was carried out by 20 per cent more guns, especially guns of heavy a score of separate mines panic among the troops, the war began. caliber: a thorne in the side-of the British, tage. If all of Thursday's gains are held the pressure on poor old Ypres, which has resisted every effort of the Germans, will be effectually relieved. Not much is left of Ypres but its crumbling walls. and brick dust, but the British have held it as the last important landmark which survived in the little kingdom overrun by’ the Germans in their mad dash against France. The Messines Ridge has been re- garded as a sort of key position to all the northern section of the west- ern front, and in that way more im- portant than Vimy Ridge itself, al- though only about half as high. The remainder of the country about Mes- sines is so flat that this sloping ridge which attains a maximum height of only 70 meters, commands the coun- try for miles around and’ affords its possessor that great military ad- vantage, direct observation. The British obscured that observa- tion Thursday morning with one of the most effective smoke barrages ever set up. The attack came at dawn, with the full moon still high in the heavens. Mine explosions were the signals for the turning on of all the guns which were employed in dropping a curtain of fire that swept before the British attacking units. Meanwhile other guns were hurling high explosive shells against all the German communications, while still others were spraying the German batteries with a deluge of gas shells. As the result of this artillery co- operation, the German guns were ef- fectually silenced during the initial stages of the attack and the British casualties were, consequently, light. It was not long after the battle started that Messines Valley was re- ported captured. Then came word that the Hospice of Lenfre and Zar- eetia (Zareeba) had fallen and that Wyschaete, in the very nose of the German salient just south of the Ypres salient, was being surrounded. Important trench positions were taken all the way from Observation Ridge, southeast of Ypres, to Ploeg- steert wood, north of Armentieres. One of the most formidable of these was Damstrass, which the British fire had all but obliterated. Other iti taken were known as the “Ungodly Trench,” “Schmitzelfarms” and “Battle Wood.” More than 7000 BUTLER, MISSOURI, THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 1917. BRITISH SMASH WAY PAST Million Pounds of High, Explosives Ridge, two and one-half years has dominated the British po- was stormed by the British troops Thars- The British attack begua Thursday, two months after the offensive. cam- paign burst into flame at*Arras, was carried out in that slender strip of Belgium saved nearly three years ago from the German invasion. The blaw was struck on a front of .approxi- the high ground known as the Messines Ridge the Germans have over- looked the British lines ever since It was not long af- ter the battle began that word came from all sections of the fighting front that the various objectives had been The Messines Ridge has long been They were driven from it, in thude perilous days of October, 1914, when, with weak lines and virtually no ar- tillery, they bravely, but forlornly, attempted to hold this point of van- in the thick of the} Plaintiff awarded custody of minor new divisions to this front during the past two weeks. Orders that were captured urged the men to hold against British at all costs. had the GEN. PERSHINGS PARTY AR- RIVES IN LONDON Commander of American Forces Met With Full Military Honors London, June 8.—Headed by Maj. Gen. John J. Pershing, its command- er, the first representative of the American Army that is to enter the European ‘war, disembarked this morning at a British port after an uneventful voyage of 10 days on the White Star liner Baltic. The party was received with full military honors and immediately en- trained for London, where it arrived this afternoon and was welcomed by the Earl of Derby, the Minister of War; Viscount French, commander of the British home forces, and the American officials. Gen. Pershing’s personal staff and the members of the general staff who will preform the preliminary work for the first fighting force number 57 officers and are accom- panied by a squad of 50 privates and a large civilian and clerical force. The American residents of London and various British organization have prepared for an extensive program of entertainment for the American par- ty, but it is doubtful if much of it will be carried out, as Gen. Pershing, before being informed of the plan ex- pressed a desire that there be a minimum of anything in the nature of social entertainment. The entire contingent devoted it- self to the hardest kind of work of an organizing nature throughout the journey. Among those taking an active part on the various committees of enter- fainment for the American contingent are Mrs. John Jacob Astor, Mrs. Whitelaw Reid, Mrs. W. W. Wilton Phipps, and Mrs. R. Craig McKer- row and Washington Wood, Almerio Paget ‘and L. W. Blackwell. The Americans were surprised to learn of the elaborate arrangements for their entertainment. made by their countrymen and women, and also of the plans made to facilitate their work. Everything from automobiles toa money exchange office was ready for the convenience of the Americans, and soon the officers and men were scattered over the city on business and sightseeing. Washington, June 8.—Maj. Gen. Pershing is to be promoted to lieu- tenant general—the first to hold that rank for many years—shortly after the arrival of his expedition in France. Army officers in discussing the situation today said that it has been pointed out already that the force which General Pershing will command will considerably exceed a division, indeed, that it will more nearly approach an army corps. This will be true even before the first ex- peditionary force is re-enforced by any national guardsmen, who, it is believed by army officers, will be sent next, so as to leave as large a force of regulars as possible for the training of the selective draft army. Circuit Court. ; Mystic Edgar L. Hereford vs. Workers of the World, bill of excep- tions: Time for filing bill of ex- ceptions extended to next term of court. A. J. King vs. John E. Mann et al, bill of exceptions: Bill of exceptions filed. meee Clara L. Pitt vs. Orza O. Pitt, di- vorce: Dismissed. Walter E. Owen, Trustee vs. John Atherton et al, quiet title: Decree as prayed. Anna Bailey vs. R. A. Bailey, sep- arate maintenance: Motion to retax costs sustained. Judgment against R. A. Bailey for cost of depositions as retaxed. Charles Edwards vs. J. L. Fisher et al, motion for new trial and in ar- rest: Appeal granted to Kansas City court of appeals. Lonus Gibbs by next friend Lydia A. Gibbs vs. William F. Duvall, bill of exceptions: Bill of excep filed. Dora Rees vs. Davis Rees, Jr. di- vorce: Decree as prayed, custody of infant child, Allene Reese, granted plaintiff. Judgment for alimony in sum of $500 and costs. Charles H. Argenbright vs. Kansas Insurance Company et al, quiet title: Decree as prayed. Susie Ella Ellifrits vs. Newton Elli- frits, divorce: Decree as prayed. Hawkins vs. Floyd Hawkins, NUMBER 35 MEN REGISTERED MAY ENLIST Edmonston et al, quiet title: Decree as prayed. Mary F. Midkiff vs. John Dover et al, quiet title: Decree as prayed. H, W. Neuschafer vs. HO. Hall et al, quiet title: Decree as prayed. S. L, Coleman vs. John C. Burk, quiet title; Decree as prayed. Sarah 1D. Bearce vs. W. R. Blevins, quiet title: Decree as prayed. Llenry I. Béarce vs. James Rains et al, quiet title: Decree as prayed. FE, T. Cornell vs. Mary Barner et al, quiet title: Decree as prayed. Albert Michie vs. Gladys Michie,, divorce: Decree as prayed. State of Missouri vs, C. B. Lawson, William Lawson, James Evans, ob- Captain Caruthers Authorized to En- list Registered Men Up to Time of Draft. Captain George 1. Caruthers has announced that, acting under orders of Col. W. A. Raupp, commanding the 2nd Mo, Infantry, he will accept men who have registered for enlistment in “B” company until they are actual- ly drafted. Captain Caruthers’ authorization comes in the form of the following order from regimental headquarters: Headquarters Second Regiment In- structing highway: Decree as|fantry, National Guard Misouri. prayed. Pierce City, Mo., D. Yiokaris et.al vs. H. B. Owen, June 6, 1917. damage: Dismised. No. 585. D. Yiokaris et al vs. Herman Blake,]| From The Commanding Officer, damage: Dismissed. 2nd Mo. Inf., N. G. D. Yiokaris et al vs. Amos H. Hall,| To The Organization Commanders. damage: Dismissed. Subject Enlistments. Missouri State Bank vs. T. H. Bot- toms et al, note: Judgment for $508, interest at 8 per cent. 1. The following telegram is self- explanatory: “It has been decided’ that those who E, B, Wainscott vs. Charles M.| registered on June sth may enlist in Durrett et al, damage: Trial by the National Guard up until the date jury. Verdict, “We, the jury, find] they are actually drafted. Advise all for the plaintiff and assess his dam- age in the sum of $15.00.” unit commanders that they may en- list those who have registered until T. M. Williamson et:al vs. C. W.|they are drafted. Give this necessary Winegard, er Trial by| publicity and make every effort to go jury. Verdict, “We, the jury, find} to war strength immediately. for plaintiffs and assess their damage in the sum of $6000." Motion for new trial. £ ) Dnisy Warner vs. Frank Littlefield, damage: Plaintiff takes non-suit without prejudice. F. Dye vs. L. W. Gamble, note: Judgment as per stipulation $634.77 against defendant. Comes __ plaintiff into open court and acknowledges full satisfaction for the judgment herein. William Hubbard vs. The Missouri Pacific Ry. Co., damage: Continued. J. W. Wise vs. William ‘'n terwood et al, note: Continued, » W.A .Tucker vs. The K. C. 5S. Ry. Co., damage: Judgment for plaintiff in sum of $247.25. Defendant files motion for new trial. Overruled. Appeal granted to Kansas City court of appeals. Nancy Courtright et al vs. Lewei- lyn Smith et al, replevin: Continued at cost of defendants. Sarah M. Dickinson vs. J. W. Trimble et al, note: Tried by court. “H.C, Clark.” 2. You will govern yourself ac- cordingly. The regimental com- mander hopes to receive your report of full war strength in the next few days. W. A. Raupp, Col. 2nd Mo. Inf. N. G. Commercial Club Meeting. The Butler Commercial Club, at a regular meeting held Tuesday night transacted the tollowing bu-iness. It was decided to have 1 street fair and home coming some time in Oc-° tober, 1917, and D, K,. Walker, H. G. Cook, and Paul B. Levy were ap- pointed to determine on the time and report at the next meeting of the club, Ten doltars was voted to the Sur- geons Dressing Association of Butler which is auxilliary to the national as- sociation, the money to be used to Finding and judgment for defendauit. ie teh ea hot for dressings for Plaintiff files motion for nev: trial, | WotneeE Soleiers. < ‘ Clyde B. Spencer vs. Homer C Some time ago the Club decided ‘| that they would like to make a few Spencer et al, contest will: Trial by jury. Verdict, “We, the jury, find the paper writing offered in cvidence is trips to the country this summer and fall, and meet with our farmer friends to have a good time, a kind of get not the will of Obil Spencer, de- ; RenccHO ninety tilee motion ion together meeting, and at the same igor tial ‘ time ask the church or civic society Kane “g City - Wholesuie. Gravees that place to furnish us something to eat at our expense. The idea took and Dr. Hull, president, was instruct- ed to arrange for the first meeting, which he did. Thursday of this week, Coovs. C. A. Sleeth, ment for $349.54, interest cent. yunt: Juder at 6 per J. Y. Beaty and Verne D. Edwards, 5 : : Te. va, Mra, M. M. Daugherty et al,[8,P: ™ The ladies of the M. E.. account: Dismissed without preju- church at Virginia will serve bea dice: and cake ina large measure at fifteen Mrste Marearet McParland: Bxes|come ton and while the Commercial cutrix vs. C. H. Clouse, note: Judg- Club made the arrangement the invi- tation is to any one who cares to go. Judge Calvird will talk on our Flag and Judge Henry on ‘Patriotism. Mrs. W. D. Stanley of the Surgeons Dress- ing Association, what it is, what it does. After the usual bills were paid the meeting adjourned. ment for plaintiff in the sum of $96.70, interest at 8 per cent and $25 attorney fee. James H. Wyse vs. Charles W. Martz, damage: Trial by jury. Ver- dict, “We, the jury, find for the plain- tiff and assess his damages in the sum of $25.00. Sarah Elizabeth Davis vs. The Eu- reka Coal Mining and Mre’t’l Co., damage: Defendant files demurrer. T. FE. Grider vs. Geo. L. Stolten- burg et al, equity: Judgment in fav- or of F. M. Campbell for fund on de- posit in hands of clerk. Q. O. Reynolds and W. A. Bryan vs. Geo. L, Stoltenburg, equity: Judg- ment in favor. of F. M. Campbell for fund on deposit in hands of clerk. Bigger and More of it. The nearer we get to the Masonic Bi-centenial celebration June 25th, the bigger and more interesting it be- comes. fs Two candidates have been found for the third degree, which will be conferred after supper, and at the same time the Eastern Star Chapters William C. Doane vs. Maggie E.]of Adrian and Rich Hill will put on Doane, divorce: lecree as prayed, Jan entertainment for the visiting Omar N. Custer vs. - Mitchell E. | ladies. Sweeney et al, Wesley Denton ap-| This entertainment will, in all probability be held in the Odd Fel- lows hall,. which is on the same floor as the Masonic hall,-and is well ‘ven- tilated and lighted and modern in ev- ery respect. Word comes to the committee from all the lodges that there will be a large crowd present. So if you have not thought of this matter before do so now and get ready to come, and don’t forget to bring the basket of “grub.” Yours fraternally, The Committee. pointed receiver to collect rents. State vs. Harley Imel, paroled as to fine. J. L. Wix vs. The Cont. Co., decree as prayed. State of Misouri vs. Everett Bishop defendant paroled during good behav- 1or. State of Missouri vs. E. Wainscott, defendant fined $5.00 for quarreling and challenging to fight in presence in court. State of Missouri vs. Robt. Derr and Sam Craig: State dismisses as to defendant Sam Craig. Defendant Derr pleads guilty to larceny charge. Sentenced to reform school for 2 years. Paroled. State of Missouri vs. Bud Foster, Harry Vodney, Chas. McQuitty: Charge of burglary as to defendants Bud Foster and Harry Vodney dis- missed. Plea of guilty as to larceny charge. Sentenced to 2 years in re- form school. Paroled on good be- Life Ins. Amsterdam, June 11.—The Ger- mans who believe that the United States is not to be feared, are deceiv- ing themselves, in the opinion of Capt. Perseus, famous German naval critic of the Berlin Tageblatt. He