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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-11-18


Thomas q. Harper, ono Of Bates
county's most prominent citixena
died at his home on East Dkkota
Street At about eleYen O'Clock
Thursday morning, November u,
1918, a. the result of . stroke 81
paralysis. Mr.. Harper had ap-
parently been il the best Of health
and spirits up to only q few hours
before he was stricken and the
news Of his death came as . shock
to the entire community.
Thomas u. Harper, the son OF
John and Jeanette Harper was
born in Edinbdrg, Scotland, Sep
tember 10, l848. In 1851, his
father, who was an experienced
railroad man came with his family
to America, locating in st. Clair
county, Illinois, where at an ear
" age Thomas Z. Harper took up
railroad work as a career, rising
rapidly to conductorship. While
working in this capacity he was
accidentally thrown under a car
which ran over his foot the in
jury necessitating amputation.
After recovery from the acci-
dent he accepted the position OF
coal agent for the Missouri Pacific
Railway at Elston. Mo-, serving in
this capacity for three years when
he resigned to engage in the mer-
camille business.
He was united in marriage to
Miss Sydney Chambers on Decem-
Der 2, 1873, at Elston, Mo-, and
to this union were born twelve
children, three Of whom are now
deceased. Those surviving are !:
DR.. John D. Harper and DR..
Thomas Clyde Harper, both OF
Trinidad, Colorado; Elias c.;
George William; Caleb Kirby /;
Holly Nickle; Ladene Kathleen ;
Leslie David; and Margaret Bell,
all of Bates county.
In 1880 he moved with his fam
lily to Bates county, locating on a
farm in Lone Oak township pur-
chased by his father from the
Government in 1856 and which
has since been the property OF the
Harper family.
An enthusiastic Democrat and
active in public affairs he received
the Democratic nomination for
County Clerk in 1886 serving a
term of four years in that capac-
ity. In. 1900 he was nominated
and elected a Representative in
the General Assembly and in 1907
he was reelected.
About four years ago Mr.. Har-
per retired from the. farm and
moved with his family to Butler
where he has. since resided.
e Thomas Il. Harper was II man
of noble character. OF sturdy old
Scotch ancestry he cherished and
preserved in all his public and
private career the traditions OF
honor. fidelity and integrity. AS
an official he served the public
faithfully and conscientiously,
fulfilling his duties with honor to
himself and credit to his county.
Kindly Of disposition, generous to
a fault and strong in his friend
ships, no man could have been
more loyal to his trust or more
faithful to his friends. A Thought
full affectionate husband and a
tender, loving father, he was, and
the entire community mourns
with the bereaved family their
great loss.
Funeral services conducted by
the Rev. R. NJ. Webdell were held
at the residence in Butler Satur-
day afternoon at l 80 o'clock y.
M. and interment was made in
Elliott cemetery.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-11-18

By narrow pluralities the vot-
ers of Cole County last week de-
feated the proposals to issue
100000 bonds for road construc-
ton, $4,000 for a new Jail and
1925, 900 for a tuberculosis hospi-
tai. Two-thirds majority was re-
quired on each. jefferson City
gave each proposal more than the
necessary majority,
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-11-18

j. Presley Wright, 30 years
old, former supervisor at the Mis-
souri, School for Deaf, shot and
killed himself at the home Of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jameson
Wright Sunday morning. Rela-
tives said they could not ascribe
a reason. Wright resigned as
supervisor three weeks ago, after
having held the place 10 years.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-11-18

William r. Moorehead, IS
years old, the self-confessed STAY
er of Roy Jenkins, farmer, 30
years old, in Admission, November
20, was sentenced Friday at
Charleston to a term Of 40 years
in the Penitentiary. The. Jury
was out all night and seven OF
the - men voted to inflict the
death penalty.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-11-18

Boonville will vote on local OPP
ton Friday December 3. The
Boonyille local option league, in
about three hours, obtained 2l9
names to a petition asking for a
vote. This will be the first time
in twenty-five years the liquor
question has been balloted on in
that city.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-11-18

Idle gossip Of villagers was re-
sponsible for the suicide Of Mrs.
Mary Watson, aged 65, Of East
Lynne says the st. Joseph OBJ
server. Recently she had been
employed by one Of the churches
to look after Mrs. Mccormack,
an invalid. Gossips started the
talk that provisions provided for
the latter found their way to Mrs.
Watson s home, and the unjust
accusations so preyed. on her
mind she became respondent and
swallowed carbolic acid. e
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-11-18

Frank B. Coppes of Nappan,
Ind, paid $4,000 to George
Bloom for a 1,24O-acre farm east
of LA Plata. This farm was pur-
chased by Bloom IA years ago tor
$37, 00O,s It was a part, OF the
George w. Shropshire estate.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-11-18

Thomas Hope. who died Fri
day night at his home in Excel
sior Springs had lived in that
part of Missouri fifty years. He
was born in Jacksboro, Tenn, in
1845; served in the Confederate
army. e
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-11-18

The first snow in this SECTION
fell in Eiola, Pike. county, Sun
day lasting about 30 minutes.
The temperature fell 40 degrees
in "a hours. - = .y4@s ~ 9w*Tf
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-10-23
NIFTY WINS
)V[R /. ?. c.
MS THE VISITING TEAM
IN HARD FOUGHT BAT
III AT Y0AkUM FIELD.
My MATCHED
Fieyens Battle for Iifty-tive
Pates in Fierce Contest be-
fore a Small Crowd.

frustrating that there is such
as come back in football,
unity team on yesterday
q trick that seemed impos-
whea comparative scores are
Fred, by defeating the fast
Il rayne team from Brown
Y pretty exhibition OF
p sport With a team bat
r. pieces the poor showing
against Baylor slated the
/ squad for tail-enders o. the
h =. clubs, but neither Coach
~ the players were content
plat prospect, and they pulled
FF'ses together in their first
4 same and played and
N one OF the fastest
II the second division OF the
~ Il was q pretty exhi-
b eAei'ipg to the last moment.
's''0's oat-piayed the locals la
qaarter but their adyan-
IN not sufficient to bring
score Starting stronger
- the second quarter the
ea'A carried the aght over
toward Payne territory aud
! asegessors Throughout the
/, faEored By the oluck
Trinity started wen, and
-sp'fed with confidence they
mslneiole against all at
' ~ Mckenzie, out of the
-, :, TWO weeks, was back at
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-10-23

Ennis. Ferris, Italy. Midlothian, Mil
ford and Waxahachie aud vacancies
that may later occur on motor rural
routes from postoffices in the above
mentioned county. The salary on
motor routes ranges from $500 TO
1880 per annum The examination
will be open only to male citizens
who are actually domiciIed in the
territory supplied with mail by q
postoffice in the county and who
meet the other requirements set
forth in forms 2121 and 1917. Form
|2121 may be seen posted at any post
|office in the country for which the
Examination is held, and form 1871
and application blanks may be OBJ
tanned from the offices at which the
vacancy exists and where the ex-
animation is to be held, or from
the United States civil service COM
mission at Washington, D. G. The
|appointee to this position will be re-
|quired to furnish, mafatain, and OPP
crate a modern motor vehicle with a
carrying capacity of not less than
500 pounds and cubic capacity ~
not less than so feet. Applicants
must file With their applications a
statement OF the equipment they VIII
be able TO provide in the event Of
appointment Applications should b
forwarded to the commission at
Washington, d. G., at the earliest
practicable date.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-10-23

and then Garrett got away to a
good start on an end run fol' 80
yards for touchdown. On the
punt out the ball was blocked and
no trial for goal was made. Score
6 and O.
The score seemed to put new life
in the Trinity team. BY fierce play
ing they carried the ball far into
Howard Payne territory and were
kept from scoring only by stubborn
resistance. Throughout the remain
der of the game the ball was kept
in Howard Payne territory with the
locals working their way closer and
closer towards the goal line. At
time when it looked like another
score was in sight, Trinity drew a
penalty that aided Howard Payne.
1t was a stubborn fight throughout
and Howard Payne should have
credit for playing classy game,
although they went down in defeat.
The lineup
Trinity Blanton, left end. Nc
Kenzie, tackle; Jones, left guard;
Rugel, center, l. Fuqua, right
guard; Anderson, right tackle:
Ward, right end; Garrett. quarter;
Rogers. left half back; r Fuaua,
right half back; Carr, full back.
Howard Payne Green. left end
Sansom. left tackle; Brooks. left
guard: Moore. center; Collins,
right guard; Patterson, right
tackle; Lewis, right end; Mitchell,
quarter; Sowell, left half back:
Reed, right half back; Shelton, full
back
Substitutes Howard Payne:
Alexander for Moore, King for
Reed Madden for Sowell Trinity
Nowlin for Jones.
Officials Referee. Massingill
eTexasl: umpire. Moore tvander-
biltl: field Judge, Quaite trinity
head linesman. Burleson trinity
Time OF quarters, Is, I've. IS and
l2ia minutes
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1s-yard line. Mckenzie gained 5
yards. but Carr fumbled and the
bail went over to Howard Payne.
After two attempts TO gain through
the line Mitchell punted Sc yards,
the ball going out of bounds and to
Trinity. Fuqua was thrown for a
loss, but Howard Payne drew a pen
atty for off-side A forward pass
was intercepted by Shelton On the
50-yard line Starting with open
play Howard Payne attempted for
ward pass which missed and in re-
peating Blanton intercepted. For
Trinity Carr was thrown for loss of
five yards, Garrett repeated with a
loss of ) yards, Fuqua was held and
Mckenzie punted for 35 yards. Ru-
gel broke through the line and
threw Reed for loss of 5 yards,
Shelton gained 5 yards and Mitch
ell fumbled, but Moore recovered.
Mitchell punted 40 yards, only to
have the ball returned 20 yards by
Garrett. For Trinity Mckenzie
slipped through the line for 30
Yards. Trinity was held and forced
TO punt. The quarter ended after
Howard Payne had worked the ball
down the field to their 4e-yard
line, on fourth down.
Second Quarter.
TIE second quarter was favorable
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-10-23

tackle, and he mixed up in every
play. He likewise proved a good
ground gamer, broke up plays and
hammered out gains III tackle over
tackle plays. Mac was supported
by the big left tackle Anderson,
who was most effective in defensive
work. Credit must also be given TO
Rugel at center, who played like 3
demon. He was here and there and
everywhere, falling on the ball
when fumbled and tearing up inter-
ference Garrett at quarter Has
marked improvement over the sub
stitutes for King in other games.
Garrett is fast and accurate. He
scored the only touchdown for
Trinity on a long end run, going
26 yards. On this run his team
mates rendered assistance BY run
ming best interference
Both teams were forced to punt
frequently and in this contest Nc
Kanzie and Mitchell were pretty
equally matched. MeKenzies punts
averaged IS yards, while MitchelPs
averaged SO yards. Trinity made
nine first downs to Howard Payne's
three Mitchell was also the best
ground gamer for Howard Payne
and he ran the team well.
The game was a surprise TO local
football enthusiasts and viii mean
that a better patronage viii be CIV
en- the team in future.
The Game by PLAYS.
CAPTAIN Mckenzie won the toss
and chose TO defend the east goal.
On the kickoff Howard Payne sent
the BAN to the 20-yard line, and it
was advanced II yards. Carr for
Trinity bucked Yards through
line Rogers gained yards and
Fuqua gained two yards, then NC
Kenzie pnnted for so yards. How
ard Payne fumbled on first down
and Fuqua covered the ball on me
5o-yard line. After failing on A
line buck Garrett attempted tof-
ward passes twice and the como
attempt was intercepted by M'tehei
who was downed on Howard 1ashe
35-vard line. After three atiehllis7
to make downs by line bucks hen
resulted in loss OF 3 yards, Ai'ea-
eli punted Tor 50 yards 70 Garrett
who returned the bal % s"iUs'
On drst down Trinity fumbled pu'
Ivan Fuqua covered the bail s9r
cain OF 10 yards r. Fuqua gained
10 in over guard play @"4ie.'
skirted right end Tor % yards =
forward pass missed MeiNen]io
fpmbled bat recovered. ''"eA
breaks" favored Trinity When Az
tempted punt was blocked ane COW
ores r., glauloa on Howard Psyns q
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Mckenzie

to Trinity. Mckenzie broke
through the line for 80 yards gain,
but was penalized for hurdling and
the gain amounted to only yards.
Anderson made IL yards through
the line. Rogers lost ! yard. Fail
ing to make downs Mckenzie punt
ed to Howard Payne's 12-yard line
and the ball was recovered by Ru-
gel. Failing to gain Ward dropped
back to attempt drop kick, but ball
was blocked came into possession of
Howard Payne on their S-yard line.
Mitchell punted 20 yards. Trinity
drew a penalty after making downs
and Mckenzie punted over the goal
line. An exchange of the ball was
negotiated and the first hail ended
with the pigskin on Howard
Payne's 25-yard line.
Third Quarter.
The third period brought Trim
ity's only score and distress &c the
visiting team. Alexander replaced
Moore at center, the big Rugel
proving too much for the Howard
Payne first center Trinity kicked
to Howard Payne's 15-yard line
and the ball was advanced 8
yards. Four downs failed to gain
the required distance and TIE ball
went over within striking distance.
Carr gained yards through line
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-10-23
Central Presbyterian.

Sunday school meets at 9.45 a.
m. Public worship will be conduct
ed by the pastor at IL o'clock IL
the morning and at o'clock in the
evening. The Christian Endeavor So
ciety meets at o'clock.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-10-23

All, What RELIEF, Your logged
noslrls open right up, the air pas
sases OF your head sire clear and
you can breathe freely No more
hawking, snurflins. mucous dis
charge. headache. drynesS-no
struggling for breath at Hight,
your cold or catarrh IS gone.
Don't stay stuffed up. Get =
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-10-23

The boil weeviI is one of the
most successful workers for the
pupiio schools. II destroys tho cot
ten 50 the children don't have to
pick il all winter and thereby be
kept out OF the school .Athens Re-
view
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-10-23

TuSt EIrSOytrIfuH MINIMIZE
Morning and evening service IL
a. m. and p. M.
Sunday school at 9:45 q. n.
At the morning service Messrs.
Bell, Kennon and Snyder will sing.
I'm the Hour of Trial
At the evening service Mr..
Snyder and Mrs. Bell will sing,
Ashamed of Jesus"
Prayer meeting Wednesday
night at 7:15.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-10-23
an bottle Of Ely,s Cream Balm

small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm
from your druggist now. Apply a
little OF this fragrant. antiseptic
cream In your nostrils. let IL pene-
trate through every air passage OF
the head; soothe and heal the
swollen. inflamed mucous menu
brane, giving you instant reliea.
Ely's Cream Balm is just What ev-
cry cold and eatarrh sufferer has
been seeking It's Just splendid
curlin'a Twu Drug Stores. adv
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-10-23
College Street Methodist.

Sunday school al $40 .. M
Preaching at l a. nj. and $50 p.
m. Epworth League meets at $50
p. m.
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IN THE CHURCHES.
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Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
Preaching by the pastor at IL a. m
and 1880 p. m.
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Billiard Heights Mission.

South ward school building.
Sunday school at 4 p. M.
Song service at p. m.
Preaching at 7.3o p. m. by ReT
Johnson OF Trinity university
Miss Lena Rose will sing.
The public is cordially invited.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-10-23
MOTOR CARRIER EXAMS
HANE BEEN ANNOUNCED

The United States civil service
commission has announced an eps-
animation for the county OF Ellis,
Texas, 10 be held at Waxaaaeasie and
Ennis on November ~. 1915, to fiji
the position of motor rural carrier at
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-10-23
NOSE CIoGst.ED FROM
A CoiD OR CATARRH.

Apply Cream in Nostrii> To
Open Up Air Passages.
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~ 81 Mckenzie, out Of the
r,~~. TWO weeks, was back at
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HOLDERNESS GETS
 EXPLAINING ]: HOh0Rs
Selected for disappointment on State Board, and Made Chairman Of
 National Committee.

H. I. Holderness returned from Lit tie Rock yesterday and found awaiting him here official notice of his ap- pointment as chairman of the commit tee on sea burials of the conference of embalming boards of North Amer ica. 5tb
 Coming as it does from the big in ternational organization of embalmers and funeral directors, the appointment of MT. Holderness to the chairman ship of this committee is considered high compliment to MT. Holderness and to the state generally.
 MT. Holderness has been in attend ance at the annual meeting of the funeral directors of the state, which adjourned yesterday after electine new officers. MT. Holderness was selected for re-appointment to the state embalming board by the gov ernor He is now president of the board, and has been since it's organi- zation.
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WILSON THINKS
 IT TIME TO HALT
 DERNbURG ET. AL,
Considering Advisability of Asking German Agitator
 to Leave.

Washington, May 13.-'While the situation with the German govern ment is developing through diplo- matic correspondence, one phase of the present crisis which the presi- dent is turning over in his mind IS the necessity for stepping propa- ganda calculated to influence Amer jeans of foreign birth. The president is sail to feel that the utterances of 'Dr. Dcrnburg, formerly Germs. colonial secretary, who has no diplo- matic status in this country, are of nature seriously affecting the domestic welfare of the United States in the present delicate situation.
 ] Officials at the white house and the state department today refused to say that the cause, of pr. Dern- burg had been formally taken up, but from sources well informed in executive quarters it was learned that cessation of Dr. Dcrnburg's ac- tivities may soon be demanded, with the possibility of his being invited to leave the country.
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Auxiliary of Traillmcn fiOnOrS Firemen Auxiliary,


 The Ladies auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmsn yesterday entertained delightfully."- at the home of the president, Mrs. J. w. Holt, in honor of the auxiliary of the firemen. Thsre was large party of hostesses and guests pres ent, and the evening was spent in most pleasant style.
 The home was beautifully decorat- ed in the colorsl of the trainmen, the scheme being carried out in every detail, and attending even to the re- treatments, which were delicious. The following program was carried out during the afternoon:
 Welcome address, by Mrs. J. w. Holt. .Gzs Piano solo, Miss Helen Lee. Vocal solo, Miss Ellen Branston. Reading, Miss Dot Thompson. Vocal solo, Miss Willard. Reading, Mrs. John DarrouX. !, Reading, Master Carl. Brannon.
 Reading, Miss Dot Thompson. Piano solo, Miss Pearl Holt. ' Reading, Miss Nickerson.
 Reading, Master George Murphy. Among the features that proved most enjoyable was what is called a .'wash day contest" the prizes fol which were awarded Mrs. Wilson aud Mrs. Lovejoy.
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Eastern Star Ladies Wayn Pleasant Time.

Union chapter No. 40, Order of the Eastern Star, met in regular session last night, and had a most enjoyable evening. Miss Nolie Harrison was initiated into the mysteries of the. organization, and other business ws. attended to, after which delightful social hour was spent, during which Refreshments were served by Mrs. lGover, Mrs. w. H. Hall, Mrs. R. E. lGettle, Mrs. Holt and Mr. Gordon.
 Mrs. Harry Stutzman, of 617 Pine \ stre ct, has recovered from her recent Severe illness. Mrs. J. F. Wright has gone for a visit with relatives at Jonesboro and Memphis.
 Mrs. A. Retan and Miss Zillah Re- tan of Little Rock are the guests of Mrs. Tracy Mills.
 Congressman and / Mrs. Sam M. Taylor are at home again, after a stay at Hot Springs.
 Mrs. Mary Toler of Fordyce ls' the guest for a few days of Mrs. N. A. | Anderson in West Fifth avenue. 1 Miss Florence Hoffman and Messrs. Ben Veil and Dave Well are spending several weeks at Hot Springs.
 | Mrs. James Trulock and Mrs. Har- ry Curtis left yesterday for their homes at Bridgeport, Conn.,, after visiting relatives here. ---;s-
 The Eastern Star Sewing circle 1 will meet in regular convention this afternoon at o'clock with Mrs. J. E. Clark, 1401 west Thirteenth street
 Mrs. J. Walter Wilkins has gone to 'Monticello, to join Miss Henrietta Wilkins. They will spend the rest of the week there, as guests of Miss Katherine Duke.
 Mrs. Maude Marshall Kingsland of Chicago, who has been the guest of Miss Belle Mcknight for some days past, left yesterday for her home.
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Willing Workers Hold tEnjGyablC Session.

The Wiling Workers held most enjoyable s-ssion yesterday after noon, at the new quarters of the Harmony club. It was the first meeting of the organization in the new club rooms, and was quite an event.
 There was a large attendance, and after the business session, refresh ments were enjoyed, while a short musical and literary program was rendered, the principal features of which were reading by Mrs. Joseph Jasin, a vocal solo by Miss Ethel 'Schloss and "a violin solo by Master Sidney Marks.
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Library Campaigners
 Meet Monday Afternoon.
 "A call has been issued for meet ing to be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the assembly hall of the
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Mrs Harry Stutzman, of 617 Pine strs ct, has recovered from her recent Severe illness.
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the Charities, tells of one mother who has actually st Erved herself un- til she is pale and enhaciated that her four children might eat. They are living off the earnings of 16-year- old boy, who is paid $3.50 a week for delivering groceries.
 These are the kind of people for whom aid is desired; the folk. right here in Pine Bluff who need sympa- thetic aid as badly as those of Bel gium. or any other country. An old ice box that. is of no use to some well-to-do family; that IS in fsct regarded as junk, may be the means of saving the lives of scme Of these people if it is turned oyer to the Charities immediately.
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chamber Of commerce., of the cap talns al.d lleutenan,S ill the memDe r. shlE campaign to- be conducts q Thursday neAt for the benefit of the public nDrary.
 1t was announced yesterday that tha names of Mrs. W T. Woodbridge and Mrs. H. G. Higinbotham had been inadvertently omitted from the list Of captains in the campaign.