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Mrs. Sophie Virginia Patterson

Mrs. Sophie Virginia Patterson, aged 73 years, formerly of Belle Nina, died last night at 9:30 o'clock, at the resi- dence of her son, R. J. Patterson, 2S1O Tenth avenue, Avondale Funeral ar arrangements will be announced later by the Johns Undertaking company.
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Also Important

From the Pittsburg Post
 That girl puts on good many airs just because she was a May queen. She ain't such much"
 Think not?
 No. I'm not to be June bride."
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the communication to the ambassador designate for presentation to the state department, it was said, did not arrive until about midnight last night.
 Secretary Lansing is expected to study the note carefully in prepara- tion for the cabinet meeting Friday There are statements in the commit nication particularly with regard to the agreement reached at the Fl Paso conference which are in direct conflict with General Soott's understanding of what was included in the unwritten pact Secretary Baker and General Scott have declared that no limitat ton was placed upon General Funston by that agreement which would prevent him either from sending additional troops to join Pershing's columns or dispatching new expeditions in pursuit of raiders provided his men followed a hot trail
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Ordinance No. 389-C

An ordinance to grant right, privilege and easement to the Cnited States Of America to construct, maintain and operate m fS-inch storm sewer in the city of Birmingham. Ala.
 Be it ordained, by the city commission
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AMERICAN LEAGUE
STANDINC

Games Today Washing gton at Boston. Philadelphia at New Yog9A Chicago at Detroit. Cleveland at St. Louis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-01
Indians Helped By Win

St. Louis, May 31-Cleveland went into tie for first place with Wash ington by defeating St. Louis in a loosely played game here today 10 to B. Hartley got four hits in four times at bat. Score: R.H E. Cleveland .. 900 GOA O24-10 IT 1 St. Louis ..... 020 0Oc 0G1- 12 9
 Batteries: Mitchell and Billings; Groom, Davenport and Hartley.
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Short Rations

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
 The alligator can go six months with out eating.''
 Just the pet for a poet.
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PARRAL CLASH MENTIONED

Regarding the statements of the note as to the embargo on war supplies there has been no effort here to disguise the fact that the United States Was not dis posed to permit ammunition to reach Mexican forces whose loyalty to the de facto government was questioned The note speaks of the clash at Parral be- tween American troops and citizens. Off, ficial reports from the officers in com mand said men in the uniforms of Car ranza soldiers did the firing that cost several American lives. It also is fact that open hostility has been expressed by several subordinate commanders and warning was given that any attempt to move south of Parral would meet armed opposition by Carranza troops.
 It was such consideration that impelled officials to place an informal embargo on war supplies, as shipments must pass through unsettled territory to reach any command composed of Mexican regulars under responsible officers. The new note probably will increase precautions in this respect rather than lessen them.
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Seaboard Puts On Wrightsville
 Rates

Sl5.5o round trip; on sale Saturdays, good F days. Through sleeper leaves o.lo p. m. SeaDoard. 5-H-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-01
SHRINERS PARADE

The Shriners of Zamora temple, Bir- mingham, took Bessemer by storm this afternoon when they arrived here at the Alabama Great Southern railroad depot al 1 o'clock and stopped over for an hour while en route to Tuscaloosa They were met at the station by the Bessemer Shriners' club and marched down Nine- teenth street, headed by a band, to the PeSram-Patton Drug company, where they were met by number of wives and sisters Of Shriners and their lady friends Who had been asked to welcome the vis- itors Here souvenirs of Bessemer. con- sisting of beautiful little boxes with the Shrine emblem on them, and in which was piece of red ore and little gaily colored Japanese fan, with the compli- ments of the local Shriners' club Im- neolately after the presentation of the souvenirs the parade was formed and marched to Third avenue and Nineteenth street where the Arap patrol of Zamora temple gave most interesting exhibi- ton drill, which was witnessed by one of the largest crowds seen in Bessemer III sometime The visiting Shriners came to BeSSemer 450 strong The fresh meat furnished by Bessemer for the ceremonial was George Ross president of the city council; w. c. Baty, the newly elected constable of beat s; J. l. Reeder, chief of the fire department, and G. B. Holl1ngsworth. large number of local Striners accompanied the visitors to Tus- caloosa and were: A. c. Mitchell George Ross. ". c. Baty, E. R. Smith, Walter Mcdowell, James Estes, H. M Sharp. Lee Moody, w. A. Simmons, Gardner F. Goodwyn, Arthur Jacobs, J. F. Cannon, Joe Saks, I. D. Davis, F. R. Mathews. Edgar Mitchell, Dr. S. F. Nash, J. E. Haffner, w. J. Long and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-01
PASTOR DECLINES

The following is letter from the Rev. M. K. Thornton, pastor of the First Baptist church of this city, which Will be read with great deal of in terest by his congregation and the city generally. as it is a final refusal of MT. Thornton to take the passionate of the Trinity Baptist church of Hous- ton, Tex.
 MT. J. E. Leverson, Chairman Pulpit
 Committee Trinity Baptist Church.
 Houston, Tex:
 My. Dear Brother--I have gone over the whole matter of your church and its work time and time again as care fully as l know how. Under the light of conditions here I feel I cannot ac- cept 1t. You have a great field and you offer fine opportunities for T great work If I did not have a great field here in which I am backed up by a large body of good men and women who are loyal to my leadership should not hesitate to be favorable to your work. But my judgment is I am doing well here. My heart does not incline me to leave them. I ana sure that you ana your committee agree with me that l ought to remain. I am not un- mindful of the opportunities you off, fer to one who takes the lead in erect ing your great house and of the splan- did opportunities your central location gives for building up a large member ship, yet the only thing for me to do Is to remain here. Remember me kind " to the many good people who re- ce1ved me so kindly when I was in
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your midst May God bless them and you in bringing to you the right man. This is final. Yours fraternally,
 "M. K. THORNTON"
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AMADOR NOT PRESENT

General Scotts telegraphic reports show clearly the progress of the con- ference day to day. Officials noted that the new note attributed its interpre- tation in part at least to Subsecretary Amador, rather than to General Ob- regon. Amador was not present at all of the meetings of the conferees.
 General Scott stated today that tho general trend of his understanding with Obregon provided that Pershing' s force withdraw slowly north of San Antonio, Mex. His statement was made in connection with the conference ex- pected tomorrow between Generals Pershing and Gavira, the latter com manding the Mexican force in Per shing's immediate vicinity. General Funston has authority, it was learned, to dispose his forces in any way he sees fit north of San Antonio.
 Officials made it very plain, how ever, that the Columbus expedition re- ferred to in the Mexican note as "in- terned' in the state of Chihuahua can be withdrawn from Mexico only on President Wilson's orders
 YELLED THREAT
 The thinly yelled threat in the note that, failing withdrawal, after due ex- change of views between Washington and Mexico City. American forces in A'iCAiSO HI IL cApeCC dlIdck Dy NICK ican troops, left army officers undis- turbed. They are certain that General Pershing is so situated as to be able to take care of himself. Every precau- tion has been taken to insure the safe- ty of his column. If any new orders were deemed necessary because of the hostile attitude indicated in the note there was no sign of them at the war department tonight
 Officials are somewhat at a loss to understand why the note was left in the form in which it was written, al- though the Boquillas expedition had been withdrawn before it was delivered. There can be no doubt that General Carranza knew that it had come out of Mexico when he directed that the com munication be presented late last night. Yet much of the argument in his note hinges on the demand that this force retire. Apparently Carranza himself was in doubt as to what course to pur- sue up to the last minute. According to the embassy here, MT. Arredondo was not even informed that note had been prepared or that it had heen sent to Washington until the cable dispatch reached Mendez.
The Laclede blade., 1916-08-18
Death of Mrs. Rankin

Twenty-four hours after being
strickened by paralysis Mrs. B. S.
Rankin passed away at the family
home last Tuesday morning at
G:30. She was in her usual health
up about 5 o'clock Monday morn
ing when the attack came and she
never regained consciousness.
Mylissie Jane Buckley was born
in Greensburg, Ind, June 10,
1861, being 55 years, 2 months
and 5 days of age at death. Was
married to B. S. Rankin December
%, 1880. To this union six chill
dren were born, five now living,
one dying in infancy. The children
are Daisy, Roxana, Hazel and
Roscoe, all at home, and Walter of
Halstead, Kansas, who was also
present at the funeral.
The family came to Laclede
twenty years ago. She was kind,
christian woman, loving and in
dulgent wife and mother, a fine
neighbor, and highly respected by
a large circle of friends.
The funeral was held at the
Methodist church Wednesday after
noon, the sermon being preached
by Rev Ben Hill of the Brookfeld
Christian church, of which demon
ination she was a member. The
large attendance and many beauti-
full floral offerings but slightly ex-
pressed the sympathy of our people.
Interment was made in the La
clede cemetery under direction of
J. H. Nichols.
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MeadviIle Chautauqua

The Meadville chautauqua opens
next Saturday morning. Admis-
sion is free the first day. The
grounds are in excellent condition
and everything favorable for one
of the best sessions the association
has ever held. There will be special
train service on Sunday, the train
leaving Brook field at 9 a. m., La
clede at $40 m., arriving at
MeadviIle at 9:25 and returning in
the evening will leave Meadville at
95l5. Every day is big day at
the MeadviIle chautauqua and if
you can't attend all the time You
are sure of good entertainment
whatever day you do go. There
are three full programs each day
10 o'clock in the morning, 2:30 in
the afternoon and at 1870 in the
evening, and You get, the whole
day for one admission of twenty
five cents.
The Laclede blade., 1916-08-18
Fried Chicken Day

Thousands of MissOurians re-
member the good times which were
enjoyed at last years fried chick
en day celebrations.
The Missouri state poultry as
sociation members and their friends
are requested to arrange for the
second annual celebration of this
event on Friday September first.
The purpose of the celebration
is to get together for a good, old
fashioned picnic, where friend
ships can be renewed, a short pro-
gram of poultry talks by prOmi=
nent poultry raisers enjoyed and a
lot of fried chickens with appropri-
ate trimmings consumed.
Last years celebrations in all
parts of the state did more for
the good Of the poultry industry of
the state than any other one factor
that has ever been employed to
bring the poultry industry before
the general public.
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|. G. N. Club

Mrs. Dowell entertained the l..
c. N. club at her home Thursday
of last week. A majority of the
members attended regardless of
the extreme hot weather and a very
enjoyable time was had. After a
sumptuous DINNER a social after
noon was spent. The Misses
Dowell and Mrs. Brenner favored
the club with a number of popular
songs. Mrs. L. E. Eichman will
entertain the club September 10.
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Reading Circle Meeting

The American Reading Circle
met with Mrs. M. P. Benson on
Tuesday evening, August 8, with
a large attendance. At roll call
interesting current events were
related. The lesson was from the
chautauqua course, subject: The
Ways of the PIanets," chapters 1,
2 and 3. Leader, Mrs. M. P.
Benson assisted by Miss Dueker.
This was one of the most instruc-
tive lessons from the course, and
was given in a most excellent man
ner. During the social hour the
hostess served delicious refresh
ments assisted by her son Cor
nelius. Guests of the evening were
Misses Otilia and Elfrieda Dueker.
The Circle adjourned to meet
with Mrs. J. Clair LOmax, August
30. Leader, Mrs. l.. F. Moore.
The Laclede blade., 1916-08-18
PICNIC
To Be Held in LacIede the First
Week in September

Pursuant to the call printed in
The BLADE last week a meeting
was held in the park last Friday
night and steps taken to hold a
harvest home picnic in Laclede,
such as was held two years ago.
At the meeting nearly every busi-
ness house in town was represented
and many others were present and
all enthusiastic over the PROPOSE
ton. After a general discussion
over the prospects of arranging a
suitable program it was unani
mously voted to have the picnic
during the first week in September,
the exact date to be determined
within the next few days.
The following officers and com
mittees were elected: H. G. Car
others, president; FL. W. Lomax,
secretary; H. e. Brenner, treas
urer; G. G. Bigger, VIM. Kraft
and A. j. Caywood, executive and
finance committee;aL. F. Moore,
G. E. Tracy and Max Jones, pro-
gram and amusements; Karl Jones,
J. Clair Lomax, J. FL. Nichols and
AdoIph Brendahl, parade; Emil
Brendahl, H. E. Garside and G. f.
Sayles. grounds.
The soliciting committee made
the rounds the first of the week
and the response was so general as
to insure sufficient funds to defray
all expenses and the bigness of the
program depends on the growth Of
the funds from now on. All who
have not yet contributed are
solicited to do so, the larger the
amount the more welcome it will
be.
The services of the republican
county committee and the demo-
cratic county committee have been
enlisted and an effort is being
made to secure Judge Henry Lamm,
candidate for governor
and Colonel Gardner, democratic
for governor, to attend
the picnic and tell the voters how
anxious they are to serve as chief
executive of the state. Invitations
have already been extended to
them.
Aside from the political speaking
there will be an automobile parade
and minor amusements during the
afternoon to close with free moving
pictures in the park in the evening |
It IS the desire and intention to
make it the biggest free entertain
nent ever pulled off in the county. |
In addition to the picnic there
will be a ball game at Highland |
park where the fans will be enter
o their hearts desire.
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wish to thank the neighbors
and friends for the great assistance
they rendered during the trying
times through which [ recently
passed, and to thank the Royal
Neighbors. Aid Society and others
for the beautiful floral offerings.
r. T. PATTERSON.
The Laclede blade., 1916-08-18
Her Suffering Over

Ella May Drake, daughter OF the
late VIM. F. and Hannah A Drake,
was born September l6, 1870, near
Franklin, Lee county, Iowa, and
with her parents moved to Brown
ing, III the north part of this
county, March 10, 1884, where on
November 20, 1889, she was united
in marriage with Robert T. Patter-
son. To this union two sons were
born both of whom preceded their
mother to the better world, Robert
Aveda at the age of 4 months, and
Francis Henry at the age of IA
years.
In the year 1891, M; and Mrs.
Patterson moved to farm north
west of Laclede where they resided
until 1913 when they rented out
their farm and moved to Browning.
After residing there year they re-
turned to Laclede and built the
elegant new home where Mrs.
Patterson passed away Satur-
day afternoon, August II, 1916.
She suffered greatly for nearly
year from cancer of the bowels.
Weeks before she died she realized
the disease was incurable and made
all arrangements for the funeral,
naming the peacher to conduct
the services, the place where it was
to beld, the hour of day and the
pail bearers,
The funeral services were held
at the Methodist church, of which
she was a member, Monday after
noon, conducted by Rev. W. W.
Clay of Browning. She was a
member of Golden Rod camp Royal
Neighbors of America, the members
attending the funeral in body
and conducting the ritualistic SER
vices of the order. The high
esteem in which this good woman
was held was attested by the large
attendance at the funeral, the
beautiful flowers from relatives,
friends and societies and the many
of sympathy to the
bereaved ones.
The remains were laid to rest in
the family lot in the Laclede ceme-
terry under direction of J. Fl.
Nichols.
The relatives from a distance at
tending the funeral were Mrs.
Maggie Drake and Mrs. Ethel
Freeman of Hannibal, Mrs. Anna
Laing, Mrs. Lizzie Barrow and
Mrs. Hattie Heubner, all of Iowa.
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Nv Home For Sale

My home and nearly 20 acres of
choice land for sale on easy terms
small payment down and long
time on balance. Good FIVE room
house, garden, barn, and .outbuild-
ings.
Rev. WIN. SIssONs, Laelede.
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Mrs. Mae Watts of Brookfeld
was the guest of Mrs. Patrick
Wednesday and attended the Mrs.
Rankin funeral. Mrs. Patrick ac-
cOmpanied her home that evening g
for avisit and to attend the w. C.
T. U. county convention being
held in BroOkfeld.
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PARAGRAPHS
Brief Mention Of Those Who Come
and Go During the Week

Moore's early grapes 35c the
basket at Carothers & Aliens.
Mrs. E. E. Grindstaff visited
relatives at Unionville last week.
Mrs. E. NJ. SippIe and little
daughter of Moberly are visiting
Laclede relatives.
Mrs. John Davis of Cherryvale,
Kans., is here visiting relatives,
guest of Mrs. J. T. Davis.
Mr., and Mrs. Ira Duckworth
came up from Hale last Sunday on
a visit with relatives and friends.
Mrs. O. F. Libby, Jr., came
down from Kansas City Wednes-
day evening for visit with rela-
tives.
Mrs. Clarence Goosey left last
Saturday for the northeast part of
the state for a short visit with her
mother.
Mrs. Lloyd Balcom and children
have returned home from visiting
a couple of weeks with relatives at
Lawrence, Kans.
Miss Laura Dale Lomax of
BrOOkfield visited relatives here
this week, guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
II. G. Lomax.
E. M. Welsh was down from
Kansas City and visited over Sun
day with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. X. Welsh on route one.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Weaver of
Brookfeld were among those from
out of town attending the Mrs.
Patterson funeral Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Weaver and
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor Weaver and
daughter Nina, left Wednesday to
motor to Illinois to visit relatives.
Mrs. S. l.. Felt and daughter
Frances of Salina, Kansas, are
visiting relatives and friends here,
guests of her sister, Mrs. n. Byrne.
Miss Mabel Kraft is home from
attending the summer session of
the Kirksville normal. She will
have charge of the Browning high
school again this year.
Mrs. B. F. Thompson of Brook
field attended the Mrs. Rankin
funeral here Wednesday and left
that afternoon to visit her mother,
Mrs. j. A. Cook, in CarrOIIton.
Mrs. Laura Huffman returned to
her home in Meadville Wednesday
after a two weeks stay at the home
of R, T. Patterson, helping care
for Mrs. Patterson during her
sickness.
Mrs. Fl. E. Foster was up from
Forker Monday and renewed her
for another year and
also had the paper sent to her
Mrs. Delbert Ailor,
Harry D. Hall, day operator at
the local Burlington station, is
taking his annual vacation and with
MS wife left Wednesday to spend a
lew weeks at San Francisco and
,ther points in California.
P. F. Felt, who was in the farm
Implement business and under
aker here for more than forty
,ears, dropped in Wednesday for a
,isit among his many old time
riends. Pete" as he is known
o everybody, is looking fine and
ays be never felt better and is
Had of an opportunity to visit the
Id town again. He has been in
luiney several weeks visiting his
laughter, Miss Lula.
The Laclede blade., 1916-08-18

Sweet, juicy watermelOns &c the
pound at CarOthers & Allen.
The Laclede blade., 1916-08-18
TOWN AND COUNTRY
About Local People and Events and
Other Matters Of Interest

Parawax 15c the pound. Car
others & Allen.
TIN cans 35c the dozen. Car
others & Allen.
Cantaloupes 3 for 25c at Car
others & Aliens.
Five rooms for rent. Inquire of
Mrs. N. E, Fletcher.
A real wagon is offered for sale
on page five of this issue.
Grapes, apples cantaloupes and
watermelons at Patrick's.
Wealthy cooking apples 4Oc the
peck. Carothers & Allen.
Fancy California onions sc the
pound. Carothers & Allen.
Heinz sweet pickles, 2 dozen for
Is cents. Carothers & Allen.
Valencia Sunkist oranges 35c the
dozen at Carothers & Aliens.
For Sale-One Buick auto and
piano like new. Phone 174, La
clede.
The Laclede schools are scheduled
to begin the first Monday in
September.
Dave E. Stark went to Kansas
City Wednesday and bought cal
of stock cattle.
A. Brady of Forker took two
cars of fat hogs to the Kansas City
market Tuesday evening.
Now is the time to buy your oil
stove, a variety to select from and
very cheap at J. B. Patrick's.
Regular meeting of the Royal
Neighbor camp Friday afternoon of
this week at the usual hour.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Facto are
preparing to build a cottage on
their farm southwest of Laclede.
Rugs and linoleum at less than
factory cost until September lst.
Prices will be higher. j. B. Pat
rick.
Anyone wanting a trusty house
keeper and good cook to be one OF
the family, inquire at the home Of
Elizabeth Anderson.
Your coupons cost you nothing.
You can exchange them for any |
piece of aluminum ware on display
at J. B. Patrick's.
The Power Garage will run SER
vice cars to the Meadville chautau
qua, the fare being so cents each
way. Call phone 49,.
The Brown Automobile Com
pany of Laclede this week sold a
Saxon Six to Ed. M. Lomax,
president Of the Linn county bank
at Brookfeld.
Mrs. NJ. F. Clay returned home
Tuesday from visiting several days
with her sister, Mrs. Dufie and
family and attending the chautau-
qua at Hamilton. l.
Geo. Wade, one of this eOunty's
most industrious and prosperous
farmers, and stock feeders, is now
driving a new Buick Six, pur-
chased last week. II
The Rest Room went under new |
management Monday, August IA.
All knowing themselves indebted 1
10 me please call and settle at
once. Rebecea Nelson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. HOltaire and
title son LOmax, of DenisOn,
Texas, are visiting relatives here, {
quests of Mr.. and Mrs. II. G. I
Iomax. Mrs. Holtaire is the {
laughter Of Geo. Lomax of Deni- ;
- - ..,f.1o n
The Owosso times., 1916-07-14
Morrice

Morrice, Mich, July 11.-Mrs Ella
Johnson, wife of Fred Johnson, resid-
ing just east of here on farm, died at
midnight last night from poisoning
caused by sugar diabetes. Mrs. John
son, who was aged So years, had been
in failing health for the past two years,
but her friends had not been alarmed
by her condition until her sudden i'll.
ness Sunday night which resulted in
her death.
She leayes six children, all of whom
reside at home with the exception of
the eldest, Mrs. Earl Whiting, who
lives on farm near Pittsburg. Those
at home are Harvey, Elroy, Rachel,
Margaret and Frank johnson. Mrs.
Johnson had been a resident of this
locality for the past thirty-five years.
The funeral was held from the home
Thursday afternoon, Rev, J. d. Youngs
of Perry, officiating. Interment made
in the Venice cemetery.