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The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-05-07

GORDON SMITH, MOBILE,
TO HEAD MASTER BANKERS

Macon, Ca, May 6.-The business
session of the Southeastern Master
Bankers association yesterday morn
ing at the Hotel Dempsey was fea-
tured by the nomination of officers
for the ensuing year. The new head
of the association will be Gordon
Smith, of Mobile, while the other Of
ficers are J. Winkleman, of Memphis,
vice president; Leroy Rogers, of At
lanta, secretary, and L. &. Everidge,
of Columbus, treasurer
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-05-07
W. J. HARRIS IN SAD WRECK.
Federal Trade Commissioner Badly
Shaken Up-AtIanta Man May Die
Macon, May federal Trade Com

missioner W. ]. Harris. who came here
from Washington for the Democratic
state convention yesterday was bad
ly shaken up when northbound pas
senger train on the Central of Georgia
collided head-on with q freight train
four miles north of here today.
A. L. Diehl, of Atlanta, travelling
salesman, was probably fatally hurt.
Several others were slightly injured
Orders were misunderstood.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-05-07
oNE.LEeeEp nan HANGS SELF.

Atlanta, Ca, May 4.-Joe Davis, a
one-legged white man sent to the city
stockade of Atlanta for term of 80
days for vagrancy, hanged himself in
the stockade yesterday with strip
of cloth torn from his undershirt. The
stoekade guard found him at the ris-
ing hour, strangled to death.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-05-07
GOVERNMENT WoRKMEN
WANT HIGHER WAGE

Washington, May Secretary Ba-
ker today announced that negotiations
would be undertaken with workmen in
the Rock Island, Qll.) arsenal who
are seeking higher wage scale. He
expressed the belief that the govern
ment should lead the way as an en-
ployer and pay more than the usual
wage scale.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-05-07

The records of the American con-
sulate of Grenoble, France. shows
shipments of women's gloves to the
United States during 1915 to the
value of $1,16S,319, compared with ST.
S75,1S5 for 1914.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-05-07
PATTERSON INDICTED.
Father and Son Are Held on Charge
Of Murder at Waycross.

Ut mUTuST at WdyCTUSS'
Waycross, May 3.-W. w. Patterson
and his 17-year-old son, Zeddie, were
Jointly indicted by the grand jury to-
day for the murder of N. Orovitz, the
merchant whose unconscious body was
found in his store Memorial Day, and
who died the next day without making
statement Patterson and his son
operated a store in front of the Orc
vitz business, and were ordered held
by the coroner's jury.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-05-07

Zinc production of the United States
during 1915 amounted to $780, 900 TONS
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-04-25
Women Killed BY Bombs.

Paris April 25-Three attacks Il.
the Germans on the new French po
tions on Dead Mans Hill broke down
today with heavy German losses
officially announced in Paris six
bombs were dropped on punkirs One
woman was killed and thrae men
wounded
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-04-25
GERMANS RE ETALIATE BY
ZEP RAID GIN ENGLAND
GERui\ POSITIONS On ELL I
6ti\ COAST BONB liDin
Bi ENGLISH BAillEls~

London, April 25.-An official an.
nouneement today SAYS that several
British war ships today bombarded
Zeebrueee and the German batteries
Of Heyst saekenbergee and knocke.
The damage done at zeebru9ge is
said 10 be enormous. The harhor was
badly damaged and a number Of ships
were sunk.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-04-25

f. II for rent Try The Leader
Want Columns.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-06-02
An Ideal Spring Laxative.

A good and time-tried remedy is DR..
Kings New Life Pills. The first dose
will move the sluggish bowels. stimulate
the liver and clear the system of waste
and blood impurities. You owe it to your
self to clear the system of body pois-
ons accumulated during the winter. DR..
Kings New Life Pills willdo it. 25c at
your druggist. l
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-06-02
Aliens Foot-Ease for the Troops

Many war zone hospitals have order
ed Aliens Foot Ease, the antlseptlc
powder to shake into the shoes and use
1t in the foot bath, for use among the
troops, because it gives rest and COM
fort to hot, tired, aching, swollen, ten
der feet and makes walking easy. At
druggists everywhere, 25c 28w4
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-02-11

Ne',ss /" SF' 81 a. ccsSrsss sscsssc5
provisions !" =" -. ~ las AZ ~ SssAs n ~
wa Nv and m. rules and rseula0l7ks e -
s,.,, land ,,a;re. ,he ConnIssiease - py1ns
80. ,,,,i cfr.r A. nuliie sale II - ~
,aII =, IN o..lo~t n m oa ~ {ngT 81
'""" i, The town al Drmips. CoS ~ Lea
a,.,. ~ Nav uexiro In froat ~ epusS
80, ,h.r.ir ,hs ssilovlus SoecPl&3 tpoe1s
~ land W." W. FFF
~" wv. s.r n r nan. 4 Nv. e..
tanning 100 .rFr, The iuyJsysus1ls - thiB
la.I consist ~ hasa. ditch and fenelng. valus
siso au
vs. w. ' 60. swu o.. 3 WA 100
- W. 80, y" ~.
Twp. a3s., u. 6w.. containing ossis 49,
Their are y" '.npr",e"e sru ." ~
As" "a see ~; S"r ~. W.
-'S. W. Wv containing 20" seCs' 's
~" u" ,ihpi",en"his on these Isnes =,
NJ" EsNth. Nee "a. y. sse q. ~.
e"n'aih'ns >" acres '"e" o." =" '"P0e'e
IL %,nsr, e.. ro,. - a M.
wv Zee Is U AN, r. low eessAn'
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n '"T ''"", """N a." %, '""''" 's""' 'css
''"''hs' VAIN" s-'"""
Also SEA See "a, Z s.s. n. row.. con.
iaininG loo acres. The improvsnsats on
this land consist II well cleared land ssd
fencing. value Ss00.0O.
tanning loo acres. The improy. ss.ets AZ M.
iand consist ~ well and cleared lana 100
$4,000.
a.. WISH r,,,,,,
Il :, ,.,,' u .sSw sec. !. y. 26B.
,on,,I, ; a,o Sta see - =. ses.. y. ew..
,he." ,amj. "m acre. nhs 'mpr"'emsnc %
81 l,n% 's,n " s.,o ~ az ''"''"s' we" and near
Amin. - 20 sr ~, u ma. !" low. ee..
".,"N ~" "r.>' tue imprnveneem
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-02-11

Commissioner Of Puhlis Lamb
State Of New Msxico,
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-03-24
CAPARRnHAL DEAFNESS
CANNOT BE CURED

~ local applications, as they can.
iot reach the diseased portion of
be ear. There is only one way to
cure catrrhal deafness and that is
ny a constitutional remedy, Ca.
rarrhai Deafness Is caused by sn
'nhamed Condition Of the mucous
ining OF the Eustachian tube.
vnen this tube is inflamed you
ave mbling sound or imper.
oct hearing, and when it. is entire
closed. Deafness is the result.
Jnless the inflammation can be re.
iuced and this tube restored to its
.Ormal condition, bearing will be
,.strOyed forever. Many cases OF
'eafness are caused by catarrh,
..hich is an inf1amed couditton OF
1t the mucous surfacesr Halls
atarrh Cure acts throug the
"Ood on the mucous surfaces OF
:ue system.
We will give One Hundred Dol
i.rs for any case of Cataahal Deaf
ess that cannot be cured BY
Iall's Catarrh Cure. Circular
fee. All druggists, IS cts.
z ]. CLANCY & co, Toledo, O
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-03-24

Tanlac' There is magic In this
household word-a magic mad.
by a success unprecedented and :.
lame based very solidly on its &C
;omrlishments in more than on
million homes.
The ingredients for Tanlac art
gathered IN the remotest partsc
he world. From the far Mort
woods to Argentina, be ow TIL,
quator; in Russia, Asia, tn,
Alps. Pyrennes, on the SUNNI
shores of lilly, from Brazil, Suna
ira, Peru, the West Indies, anC
the slopes OF our own timber TOP.
ped Rocky Mountains, come the
roots. herbs, barks and eve
lowers that, under the direction
If Herr Joseph. Won Trimbach,
:he noted German chemist, art
compounded into 1'anlac.
There can be no successful iu.'
tatlou of Sanlac. l, is cuu
pounded as sAlllfully as natur
distills the famous mineral waters
Of Europe.
raniac, now universally Know,
IS the the Master Medicine,
proving invaluable against a.
uents of the stomach. liver a.
6,dneys, and catarrhal affection.
IF the mucous membranes, which,
when neglected. SO often affect tit
vital organs themselves. A b
general tonic for half SIGH, ~ .
down men and women, it bull 8
up the TISSUES, creates a keen Il.
petite. promotes digestion, vi a
yes the blood and brings bac
color to the cheeks and sparkle t.
the eyes.
Tanlac may now be obtained al
Mt. Vernon, at the Drug Store G
Ohas. c. Davis. also at Contra
Drug Co., Livingston. and Tohl
Robins Drug Store, Brodhead
w. M. Owens store, Burr, LYME
Bros, Crab Orchard, s. E. Welct
Rerea.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-03-24
JIM MARET, THE
.- BOONE WAY .
NJ AN
TAXES A WftACk AT KNOX
VILE.

The business men of Knoxville
Will take ga swing around the
circle" in Tennessee, North Caro-.
Iona, Virginia and Kentucky dur.
Ing April, on full train of steel
coaches. The train is due at Mt.
Vernon, going south, at HOS a.
N. n April 18th.
Why does Knoxville propose to
run a train load of boosters thru
the mountains of Kentucky!
To gain more mountain trade.
Does Knoxville deserve more
trade from Kentucky?
We think not.
What has that city doue on ev-
cry occasion during past three
wears when solicited, and even ap.
pealed to to donate a little mite
toward postage and printing
fund to and in promoting the
movement of building Boone Way
thru the mountains for the relief
of our peoples
Turned the cold shoulder and
probably would have turned the
hose on US had We been in reach.
Yet. they will spend thousands OF
dollars tor this steel coach trair
and other expenses to make the
proposed jaunt, and advise US how
dearly they love as, ESPECIALLY
our trade).
Did the Knoxville business
men know the situation when ap
piled to for co-operationl
Yes The Mt. Vernon Com
mercial Club and the business
men OF Nj. Vernon advised them
fully a Number Of times as
we'll as requesting the Knoxville
Board If Commerce to take the
matter up. Nothing doing.
Was Knoxville asked to contrib.
ute to a building or construction
fund.-
No. Only requested to aid in
the postage and printing fund in
promoting the highway movement
The mountain counties thru which
it was proposed to run highway,
were to be asked to vote bond
issue to bear the expense of build.
ing the road. There were expens-
es connected with making ND q
sentiment for the road, sufficient
TO carry bond issue.
Did the bond issue carryi
Yes. In every county and with.
out the lifting Of q hand by Knox.
vile. =.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-03-24
ROCXCASTLE CIRCUIT -,
COURT.
Plaintiff
} ummer,.

v. NOTICE
We. dc Willlams,&c. Defendants
AllperSons having liens or claims
against the hereinafter described
property belonging to the defend
ants, W E McWilliams and Ru
icWilliams, are notified that
Will, On the til day If April, 1916,
II the law office Of Bethurum l.
lewis. in Mt. Vernon, KY, at th.
.ur oi 10 0 'ci-ck a. m, sit for tht
,urpose Of hearing proof touching
Try claim against the hereinafter
'>>cr,bed property. All persons
having such claims or liens of an,
iescr'p,iol against said property
Ar" required to1present the same.
With evidence in their support, TO
ne at said time. and place. I will
.diourn from day to day and from
time to time until the amount due
each claimant, the nature and chaI
icter OF the respective liens and ,h,
evidence upon each claim has beer
submitted to me: All persons.
however, shall present their claim.
TO me at the time and place above
mentioned.
The property mentioned abov.
Is described as follows:
A tract of land containing a resi-
ience and other buildings LOCATED
IN Rockcastle county. KY consis,
ing of fou. acres, bounded as TO-
lows:
ON the North and west by the
lands of NJ. F. Craig; on the eas,
by the lands of j. G. Plumme'
and on the south oy the lands { !,
W. M. Brown.
Witness my hand, this the 22n.
day ci March, 1916.
G. 5 GRIFFIN,
Commas lionel
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-03-24
THE HOME TOWN.

Some folks leave home for money.
And some leave home for fame,
Some seek skieselways sunny:
And some depart shame.
I care not what the reason
Men travel east or west,
Or what the month or season, -
The home town Is the best.
The home town is the glad town
Where something real abides,
It's not the money mad town
That all its spirit hides.
Tho strangers scott and floutit
And even jeer its name.
It has u charm about it
No other town can claim.
The home town skies seem bluer I
Tnan skies that stretch away,
The home Gown friends seem trus 7
And kinder through the day,
And whether glum or cherry
Light hearted or depressed.
Or struggle fit or weary
I like the home town best. Q
Let him who will 60 wander
To distant town. to 1--we,
Of something lam fonder
Than all they have to give.
The gold OF distant places
Could not repay me quite
For those familiar faces
That keep the home town brigh
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-03-24
ROCKCASTLE CIRCUIT
COURT.

Proctor & Mckenzie, Plaintiff.
VS. NorrCK
+. E. Thompson, &c., Defends,
All persons having liens O,
claims against the hereinafter de
,cribed property belonging to tn
defendant. J. E. Thompaon art
..aoti6ed that I will, on the H.
day of April, 1916, at the law Of
ice of Bethurum & Lewis. in NJ,
Vernon, KY, at the hour Of
o'clock, a. m, sit for the purpos,
of hearing proof touching Any
claim against the hereinafter de
scribed property. All persons
having such claims or lieus of
description against said proper.
ire required to present the sam,
with evidence in their support. Il
me at said time and place. wi
djourn from day to day and trou
time to time unril the amount du,
each claimant, the nature anC
:haracter of the respective liers
and the evidence upon each claim
has been submitted to me. All
persons, however, shall present
their claims to me at the time an,
place above mentioned.
The property herinabove men.
toned is described as follows
One Lot, including dwelling,
located in Mt. Vernon, Rock
castle County, Kentucky, and
bounded as follows: On the
north and east by the lands of
II. D. Mullins heirs; on the
south by the Crab Orchard and
Mt. Vernon road; on the wes
by the Lot of Jennie Adams,
and being the same Lot pur-
chased by the defendant
Thompson from S. H. Martin.
Witness my hand, this the 2snd
day of March. 1916.
G. S. GRIFFIN,
Commissioners.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-03-24

Mr.:W. E. D. Stokes. proprietor
OF Patchen Wilkes Stock Farm,
near Lexington, owner Of Hotel
Ansouia, and noted builder, who
has erected more than q thousand
houses in Greater New York, Is
taking quite an interest in Mare,' s
forthcoming history Of Daniel
Boone, Trails and Highways, and
is furnishing some splendid mate
rial and eIectrotypes for the work
pertaining to Boone and other in
tensely interesting subjects.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-03-24
THE HOOP SKIRT.

I remember I remember, tie
hoops my best gal wore.
When l first went sparkin' her,
way back in 81
FOR when I'd see her home o.
nights, l allow twas kinder
rough,
To stump along the gutter,
cause the walk want wide
enough.
| remember. I<remember, the sit.
ting room,at home,
When the old folks all he'd sou.
t. bed and lett us there alone,
To get in spoonin' distance was
mOre'n ! 7corld do,
And when she tux the soia.seat
there want no room foe two.
remem er,1 remember, how ]
US to sweat and work,
A tryin' to figure out way TO
beat that burned hoop skirt;
An l recon how I 6ddled round
two year an more that way
Afore ! got up spunk to ASK NY
gal to naue the day.
I wonder. Oh, / wonder. if this
the truth can be,
That The comm hoop skirts
bigger than the ones l as to
see;
An If its so, want to live just
long enough to CLEAN,
How the young folks now aday S
are eOin' to tackle criuoline.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-03-24
AN IDEAL SPRING LAxA-
TIVE.

A good and time tried remedy
is DR.. Kings New Life Pills. The
FIRST dose will move the sluggish
bo1els stimulate the liver and
clear the system of waste and
blood impurities. You owe it to
yourself to clear the system OF
body poisons, accompanied during
the winter. DR.. kings New Life
Pills will do It. 25c. at your
Druggist.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-03-24
SWEET CLOVER SEED

Direct from grower. Large
cultivated biennial white and vel
w; hulled and unhuiled. Also
peclal scaritied tor full and
'roppt termination. Prices and
CIRCULARS sent free.
JOHN. A. SHEEHAN,
: E. No. 4, Falmouth, Ky
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-03-24
SIGN OF GOOD DIGESTION.

SIGN OF GOOD DIGESTION.
When you see a cheerful and
Happy old lady You may know that
she has good digestion. If youl
d gestion is impaired or ii you do
not relish your meals take q dose
If Chamberlaln's tablets. They
strengthen the stomach, improve
he digestion and cause gentle
movement OF the bowels. %
v+lnaule everywhere.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-03-24

TIE first mill built in Kentuck,
was located on Boone's Greek
Fayette county. three miles from
Clay's Ferry, and was erected
by Eli Cleveland about tn.
year 1854 or 's5. Cleveland
WAS partner of Green Clay In
Clay's Ferry, and was the great
grand father of S. c. Franklin,
Of isplace.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-03-24
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

10 half pint OF water add / ca. Bay
Rum. q small box OF Barbo Compound
and \ OF. OF giycerine. Apply to the hair
twice week until It becomes the desired
shade. Any drugsist can put this up or
you can mix Il ct homo at very little cost.
Fun directions for making and uss come
in each box Of Barbo Compound r. viii
gradually daxken streAked. faded GTay
hair. and removes dandra6. It b excel
lent for falling hair and WIN make harsh
hair soft and, fiossy. It wfil not ee2or the
sealR - not a6cAy o. Srsaay. nd esss net
rub S&
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-03-24

BRIL- county has ordered an
election to vote 81 50, ooo additional
for road purposes. This with
bonds already issued will place
the total amount at $4uo, 600.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-03-24

TIE Three States, of Middles.
boro. of Friday last, said the iron
furnace there would go in blast
this week. To Mrs. A. A. Arthur
the widow of the founder Of the
magic city, was given the honor
Of starting the fire. Employmen,
will be given three hundred men.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-03-24

We have the Earliest. Big, High.
lass Strawberry grown. Also the
Bes, oneor the Everbearing Kinds;
bears the best favored berries
from spring uutil snow flies. Free
Booklet. Wakefield Plant Farm,
Charlotte North Carolina.
Nch ro.6t
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-03-24
Mystery Makes
Tanlac Secure

Imitation Is Set at Defiance by
the Famous Master Medicine.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-03-24
ATTENTION
DRUGGISTS.

STORE KEEPERS
An exclusive Tanlac Agent
is wanted in every town, vii.
lage and cross roads in this
county. For particulars and
advertising plans address
Cooper Medicine Company.
Dayton, Ohio
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-03-24
FOR SALE
THE SAM BROOM
ESTAE
IN LIVINGSTON, KY.

consists of Two 4 room Houses
in good repair; we'll, large barn.
.l9 Town Lots in the Rockcastle
Heights Addition. and 80 acre.
Good Farr Land, Cleared an
ready for cultivation. all for $500
The two houses are renting 81
$1,000 per month. which is Il
per cent. on your money invested.
IF interested. write
]. w. SANS,
1900 Frankfort Ave-,
LoUIsvnLR, KY
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-03-24
Treat Children's
Colds Externally

Don't dose delicate little stomachs with
harmful internal medicines. vick's "vap-
Grub" Salve, applied externally, relieves
BY inhalation as q vapor and by absorption
Through the skin. Vick's can be used
freely with perfect safety on the youngest
member Of the family. Csc, SOC, or 600.
uQl3v1osa6
Children G..
FOR flETcHee':;
casio r
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-12-07
NUMBER 8
Farmers Bank Elects Officers.

The annual election of officers
OF the Farmers Bank of this city,
was held at the bank Wednesday
afternoon of last week. The fol-
lowing directors were elected:
\. q. lleinIrin, Frank Holland,
j. j, Mckee, IL. II. I.iSIc. j. B.
Duvall W. f. DuvaIl, DR.. II. w.
Foster, Y. $. Harper and Homer
Duvall The newly elected di-
rectors then held il meeting and
selected the following officers:
". ~ Duvall, president; 0. a.
!IeinIcin, vice president; Homer
Duvall. cashier and II. II Lislc,
assistant cashier.
The bank has had a prosperous
Year and it's officers and directors
are to be congratulated for the
most excellent showing of the in
stltntiaa
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-12-07
CARRANZA SOLDIERS
RETAKE CHIHUAHUA
Villa Bandits, in Flight, Leave
Loot Trains Behind.

Juarez, Mex, Dee. 3.-lt was
officially announced at military
headquarters today that the Car
rama forces have reoccupied the
city of Chihuahua, having driven
the Villa bandits out. Telegraph
ic communications with Chihua-
lua Cit yover the federal line has
been rc-established.
General Carlos Ozuna entered
Chihuahua City from the north
at I O'Clock last night. A tele-
gram received today by General
Francisco Gonzales, brigade COM
mandcr here, so stated. The mes
sage was from General Ozuna and
was dated Chihuahua City.
Only the most meager details
of the fighting, which resulted in
the reoccupation Of the capital,
have been received.
General Francisco Murguia,
the CarranZa commander who has
been moving slowly northward
from Torreon, was also reported
to have entered the city today,
having defeated the Villa column
thirty miles south of Chihuahua
City.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-12-07
"A 5000; 900 Land Deal.

\ land sale which involved
nearly 100000 tok place in Ver-
non Tuesday when the Joseph
Michener ranch, containing 3040
acres. was sold to the Council
Bluffs Real Estate improvement
Co., of Pottawattamic, la., for
morc than $1S5,OO0. This ranch
is known as the Mcneil and M.
Swope ranch. The new purchas-
crs will continue to operate the
property. The land is located
north and east of Horton. The
deed did not specify the exact
amount involved in the sale, but
was between $1S5,O00 and 5000
600. Nevada Post.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-12-07
County Court.

County Court met in regular
session Monday. December 4th
| 1916, Judges Campbell, Owen and
Lowder present and County Clerk
Frank Holland and Sheriff John,
son in attendance.
Upon petition by John r.
Hough, a commission consisting
OF }. F. Smith, r. +. Lisle and j.
"A. Flammang was appointed to ex-
ecutc deed of conveyance on be-
half of said county conveying to
the said John 4. Hough the south
half of the northeast quarter of
section %, township 80, range 81
In Bates county, said land being
designated as swamp land; it be-
ing fully shown TO the court that
on February %, 1855, said land
was sold by Bates county to Lee
4 Galloway they being the per-
sons under whom said John f..
Hough claims title.
County Highway Engineer or
dered to make report ON condi-
tion of bridge over Gilham creek
southwest of Foster.
O. NJ. Burkhart appointed JUS
ticr of the peace and member of
Township Board of Pleasant Gap
township, vice w. G. Mehaffey,
deceased.
The following assessors pre-
Sen1ed their hooks for the 1917 ll
taxes which are examined and ap-
proved:
! Frank Golladay, Summit.
l.. r. Finley. Mound.
Eugene Franklin, Howard.