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The Laclede blade., 1916-05-19
Mothers Day Meeting

The w. G. T. U. held their
regular meeting Tuesday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Harry Hall.
Fifteen members responded to roll
call. Eight new members were
taken into the Union,~ making a
total of sixteen new active members
and four honorary members. The
South side securing fourteen new
members and the North side seven.
The contest did not close on ac-
count of some desiring to join not
being present and the contest re-
mains open until May 25, giving
each one a chance to join. A most
interesting program was rendered
by Mrs. J. B. Jones as leader.
Subject: Mothers Day." Each
member and visitor present re-
sponded to roll call by giving a
short quotation on why we wear
the white ribbon" Mrs. Cutler,
Mrs. Patrick, Mrs. Sweem and
Mrs. Hall gave readings on
Mother" {" The Union was favored
with a special song by the Misses
Smith and a temperance reading
by Miss Marguerite Jones. Great
preparations are being made for
Mrs. Burger the state president
who comes May 25. Visitors pres
ent were Mrs. Allie Harter, Mrs.
Fred Weaver, Mrs. J E. Welsh
and Mrs. E. Z. Welsh.
The Laclede blade., 1916-05-19
Pianos and PIayer-Pianos

John N. Taylor. the old reliable
piano dealer, is where you will find
the largest stock of pianos and
player-pianos in Northwest Mis-
souri,. When in Brookfeld make
our music house your rest room
Terms and prices to please all.
John N. Taylor, 113 East Brooks
Street, phone 126, BroOkfeld.
The Laclede blade., 1916-05-19
Reception and Dinner

"a A reception and six O'Clock din
ner was held at the Brown hotel
last Wednesday afternoon and
evening in honor of Hon. j. E.
Swanger during which many called
to pay their respects to the distin-
guished visitor who was here to
address the graduating class. Gov
ers were laid for twenty, those
from out, of town besides Mr..
Swanger being Col. G.. W. Martin,
Hon. E. B. Allen, Mr.. and Mrs.
G, K. Hart, Harry Markham and
J. Fl. Mckinney all of Brookfield,
the others being local business
and professional men. The menu
was elaborate and elegantly served
by Landlord Griffith, wife and
daughter,
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Methodist Church Notes
b. ]. Dueker. Pastor.

Public worship at 11:O0 a. m.
Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
VIM. Kraft, superintendent.
Preaching service at 8 p. M.
Though rainy last Sunday the
attendance at Sunday school did
not fall below 100.
In May we should make a good
record. We should have 200 by
June 5. Those not enrolled else
where are invited to share with us
the privileges of the Sunday school
and public worship.
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A SUCCESSFUL YEAR.
Twelve Bright Girls and Boys Finish
the High School Course

The 1856 school year ends
today. The closing week has been
abusy one for faculty and students,
and especially the senior class.
The weeks program as given In
THE BLADE last week was carried
out in full. The baccalaureate
sermon delivered by Rev. j. D.
Mendenhall at the Methodist church
last Sunday night was one of the
best ever heard in Laclede. The
cLanceI was handsomely decorated
with cut flowers and potted plants,
The audience being seated the
class entered in body dressed in
caps and gowns, adding dignity to
the occasion. There was a large
audience present. The sermon was
able, eloquent and inspiring and
it was good not only for the
class but everyone who heard it
The class play given at the
opera house Tuesday night brought
out a capacity house and record
breaker in the way of paid ad-
missions, the receipts being $75 90.
Being a revolutionary war play
there were majors, cOlonels,
generals, lieutenants, scouts, spys,
orderlies, the negro servant, all in
costumes of their times, the scene
being the home of majors widow
and her family, with the usual love
story. The cast played their parts
we'll, even to the point of display
ing marked dramatic talent.
The graduating exercises were
held at the opera house Wednesday
evening before as large an audience
as could be accommodated, many
being present from neighboring
towns. The program as given in
this column last week was carried
out in full.
The address was made by Hon.
John E. Swanger of Sedalia, his
subject being, American Ideal of
Citizenship.'' 1t was a gem and
characteristic of the speaker. 1t
was full of patriotism, solid advice,
preached citizenship of the highest
type and love of home, country
and active life, and if followed by
the graduates it will be an inspira-
ton and guide through the life
upon which they are just entering.
The graduates in caps and gowns
sat in a half circle on the stage
behind bank of cut flowers and
potted plauts the whole making a
scene typical of the school spirit of
the town and community. The
school year has been a most sue
cessful one from every standpoint.
The members of the class are
Earl Foster, John Dick, Raymond
Garside, Bert E. Maybee, Virginia
Dye, Eulah May Estes, Viva
Caywood, Marie Kent, Clifford
Maple, Daniel Cole, Guy Stark,
Lee 81. Maybee,<
M Mo+bo1;st ChurcL Notoe
The Laclede blade., 1916-05-19

DR.. Paul Linn, president of
Central College, Fayette, Wilde
liver the baccalaureate sermon for
the graduating class Of the Brook
field high school at the DeGraw
theatre next Sunday evening.
The Laclede blade., 1916-05-19
ACar Of Salt

We have Just unlOaded a car Of
Michigan mountaineering salt in
both sacks and barrels and table
salt. Come and get your salt
where it is fresh and in any size
package you care for it.
j. b. PATRICK.
The Laclede blade., 1916-05-19
ON LOCAL SUBJECTS
Local Items and Interesting Bits Of
News Of All Sorts

he AdcI6u6 ulSil SCuOoL odSOodLA
team made a raid on Linneus We'd
desday afternoon and cleaned the
capital city high school team 6-1.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Bigger, Mr..
and Mrs. H, w. Lomax, Mrs. Allie
Harter and daughter, Miss Beatrice,
Mrs. Eta Foreman and daughter,
Miss Ruth, were Sunday dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Lo-
max.
T. D. Mouser with his big mogul
and grader commenced grading the
streets and getting them ready for
the oil on Thursday of last week
but it rained that night and several
times since and nothing more has
been done. The work will be re-
sumed as soon as it is dry enough.
w. G. Settle Of Harrisonville
has been elected superintendent of
the Linneus schools for next year.
He is said to be capable man and
will endeavor to bring the Linneus
school up to requirements and
have it placed on the first class
accredited list of high schools
along with the Laclede school.
J. W. Lomax & Co, use a page
of THE BLADE today to announce
thirteen day underselling campaign
that starts tomorrow. Read the
prices carefully and you will recog-
nize the great buying opportunity
this firm is presenting at a time
when saving is the main idea in the
public mind.
Friday afternoon of this week is
the regular meeting Of the Royal
-Neighbor camp. AlInew members
are especially invited to be present
and all officers are urged to be in
attendance and prepare for drill
work. Every member who possibly
can should be present. Meeting
will be called at 2 o'clock.
In March and April the Rock
Port Mutual Insurance Companies
wrote over one million dollars of
insurance on automobiles, build
ings, town and farm property,
against fire, tornadoes, cyclones
and hail. Agents wanted in every
town in Missouri. Write Fl. F.
Stapel, Secretary, Rock Port. Mo. "
Mrs. G. NJ. Burnett was charm
ing hostess to the L. G. n. club
Thursday of last week at her
pleasant home southwest of town.
After an excellent dinner delight
full afternoon was spent socially.
The next meeting will be held with
Mrs. Lloyd Balloon, June s.
Among the new member was Mrs.
Bowling.
1t is deeply regretted by the
many friends of j. W. Millburn,
for a number of years in the
harness business here, to learn
that he is in very poor health at
his home near Fargo, Okla. In
letter renewing his subscription
last week, Mr.. Millburn informed
us that during the past few months
q cancerous growth had developed
in his bowels and that he has con-
suited and been treated by a
number of doctors who inform him
he has but a short time to live.
Mr.. and Mrs. Millburn expected
to visit here some time during this
year but owing to his serious con-
dition have given up the trip.
DR.. Paul Linn, president of
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Local and Personal


Call at Linn's and see the new
white hats for midsummer.
G. B. Talbot was looking after
his grain business at Tina Tuesday.
For sale-a fine three year old
heifer to be fresh June 4. II. H.
Benjamin.
Miss Ellen Estes has returned
home from spending the winter in
Kansas City.
Mrs. L. T. Ringland of route
one has spent the past week with
relatives in Illinois.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Tracy and
little daughter spent Tuesday with
relatives at Chillicothe.
Mrs. Lenhart was over from
Brookfeld Tuesday to spend the
day with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. Childress.
Paint prices soaring, and still
we can sell you 5-year guaranteed
house paint at $1.65 per gallon.
J, B. Patrick.
Laura Dale Lomax Of Brookfeld
visited over last Sunday with rela-
tives here, guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
H. G. Lomax.
Some American fence and galvan-
lied roofing left. Priced away be-
low car load prices. Better get it
now. J. B. Patrick.
Mrs. W. B. Calhoun visited from
Friday until Monday with her
daughter, Mrs. W. P, Keithley and
family at Browning.
Miss Lottie Aber of Brookfeld
attended the class play and gradu-
ating exercises here this week,
being a guest of Miss Viva Cay
wood.
Mrs. Vena Ziegel returned to
her home in Illinois Monday after
a several weeks stay here with her
parents, Judge and Mrs. O. F.
Libby.
E. L. Joyce, county superintend-
ent of schools went to Jefferson
City last Friday to attend the
state convention of county super
intendents.
Having graduated from Ameri-
can College of Dressmaking in
Kansas City, I am now prepared to
do dressmakiug at my home in
east Laclede. M. Ellen Estes.
VIM. Kraft joined his brother
Geo. and Mr.. Will of Bethel We'd
nesday morning and went to Kan
sas City to spend couple of days
and meet his brother from Kansas.
Earl Foster who graduated from
the Laclede high school this week,
has been elected to teach the
Forker district school next year.
He will take teachers course at
the Kirksville normal this summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gushing were
in Oklahoma City last week to at
tend the funeral of a brother of
Mr.. Cushing's who was accidently
killed while assisting in sinking an
oil we'll on his farm near LaWton.
Mrs. Ella Standby, Mrs. Lee
Hamilton and Mrs. 81. W. Lomax.
attended a P. E. o. meeting and l
O'Clock luncheon at the home of
Mrs. R. n. Bowden in Brookfeld
last Monday in observance of
Mothers Day.
Mrs. S. E. Byars left Monday to
visit her son at Stuart, Okla. She
was accompanied as far as Kansas
City by her daughter, Mrs. NJ. F.
The Laclede blade., 1916-05-19
TOWN AND COUNTRY
About Local People and Events and
Other Matters of Interest

-
stock dip at ]. B. Patrick's.
Geo. Wade shipped car of hogs
to the St. Louis market Monday.
Sweet potato plants for sale by
q. W. Estes at his home in La
clede.
M. F. Clay bought and shipped
out three cars of hogs the first of
the week.
Mrs. Anna Willard is visiting
the j. W. Haight family in Brook
field this week.
Miss Laura Fleming of GridIey,
Kansas, was the guest of the Misses
Dye here Wednesday.
Several varieties of sweet potato
plants for sale by L. M. Wilson at
his home in west part of town.
Mrs. Eta Dale and children of
Anabel are visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. T. Dye, and
family.
T. l.. Humphfres was up from
Forker Tuesday evening starting
off a car of fat hogs he was ship
ing to market.
Misses Florence Dye and Madge
Kent of Chillicothe Business Col
lege visited home folk here the
first of the week.
Get oil stoves at Patricks. A
good assortment of rugs and limo
leums priced away below the mar
ket at J. B. Patrick's.
Red Jersey and vineless sweet
potato plants for sale at 25 cents
per hundred, by N, Edwards,
mile southeast of Forker.
To make room for midsummer
hats, all spring hats go below cost.
Come early and make your selec-
tion at Linn's millinery store.
For Sale-One 2-horse power
Root & Vandervort gasoline engine
and pump jack. Phone 174, or
see E. K. Stoddard, Laclede.
G, w. Sandifer, manager of the
John N. Taylor music house of
Brookfeld, was in Laclede last
Friday and made this Office busi-
ness call.
Chas. O. Green, Of the Green
drug store, Brookfeld, was in La
clede Wednesday and called and
placed an advertisement with The
BLADE.
The ball game between Marceline
and Laclede high school teams,
advertised for last Friday after
noon, was rained out and will be
pulled off later.
Geo. w. Anderson, township
trustee, and T. D. Mouser were in
Kansas City Wednesday inspecting
some road graders with view of
buying one for the township.
Evangelist Francis J Paine of
Dahlgren, ILL.,, will preach at the
Christian church Saturday evening
at 7:3O and Sunday at IL a. m.
and 7:30 p, m. Everybody cor
daily invited.
As will be noticed by an adver-
tisement in THE BLADE today the
Brookfeld merchants will hold
their semi-annual Dollar Day next
Wednesday, May "a, when 40 mer-
chants of that town will offer
special bargains in many lines.
A. o. McQuown has sold his
barber shop in the Benson build
ing to E. E. Callahan of Horace,
Kans., who took charge last Satur-
day. Mr.. MeQuown left with bis
family 70 take tennnrarr ehnrna of
The Laclede blade., 1916-05-19

B. Ward Welsh of st. Louis
made a short visit with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. j. E. Welsh, last
Sunday.
The Laclede blade., 1916-05-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Willis StOddard
visited the formers mother, Mrs.
Jessie Stoddard in BroOk6eld.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-08-16
WEAK As
JUMPER
IS VIEW
BY Gibson Gardner

WASHlNGTON, ID. o., Aug. 10.
- That Charles E. Hughes is
making a weak campaign is the
opinion almost universally ey-
pressed in Washington.
1t is noted, for example, that
Hughes neglected to mention
woman suffrage in Illinois where
several hundred thousand wom-
en- will this fall cast their first
vote for president; that he has
talked economy instead of social
justice which might interest
Washington states progressives;
that he is discussing the federal
budget instead of preparedness
and is putting in his heaviest ticks
on democratic extravaganza"
and the pork barrel"
He is advocating good men in
office," and saying nothing about
the Shields bill; he is talking
about "non-political diplomatic
appointments" and neglecting to
mention evasions of the income
tax; he is urging more business
like methods" in the census bur-
eau, but emitting to say what he
thinks of child labor, the Phelan
oil land grab, the repeal of the
free sugar law, publicity of in
come tax returns, the enforcement
of the Standard Oil decision, the
eight-hour law for federal work.
ers; workman's compensation,
conservation, the enforcement of
the seaman's law, government
ownership of Alaskan ships and
railways, government manufac-
ture of armor plate and munitions
of war, and several other matters
which would be more contempo:.
aneous and important to his list
eners than the "swat-the-fly"
stuff he is getting off.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-08-16
HUGHES FAILURE AS CAMPAIGNER, IS WASHINGTON VIEW
A WOMAN'S
CLOSEUP"
OF HUGHES
BY MABEL ABBOTT

BY MABEL ABBOTT
1t was more interesting to look at Republican
Presidential Nominee Charles Evans Hughes
while he was speaking at the Stadium yesterday,
than to hear him.
man always is more interesting than any.
thing he says, especially when what he saws is
phrases like dominant Americanism," rights
OF Americans on sea and land" and "the watch
word of efficiency
Seen at close range, while he was shooting
these glittering generalities at the packed slopes
OF the Stadium, Hughes was decidedly inter
esting figure.
His large mouth and full red lips gave him the ap-
pearance of smiling all the time. The famous wills
kers, and pair OF bushy eyebrows that shadow his
sharp, deep-set eyes, gave the effect Of something
that would purr if you stroked it.
He looked healthy, comfortable and contented
But he is hard to describe, nevertheless
Within two minutes after Theodore Roosevelt
begins to speak, deaf man would know he was pug
naciOus.
Wilson can be recognized instantly as intellectual.
But there doesn't seem to be any particular word
to use for Hughes Which makes it hard for con-
scentiOus describer
If there is SINGLE outstanding feature of his
personality, marked enough to be recognized at
once by all who see him. it is the fact that there
isn't any!
That was what made him so interesting to watch
as he stood, turning from side to side like machine
gun, firing phrases about "the honor of the flag"
America first and America Efficient and "firm-
ness that secures peace"
One could guess to one IS hearts content. whether
he is the kind of man who would come to break
with Germany over the Lusitania, or intervene in
Mexico, or be nfallible in choosing competent ap-
pointees adjust terrible disputes between labor
and capital with human understanding
You couldn't tell by what he said, and you
couldn't tell by looking at him.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-08-16
Big Drive
of SIavs
Is Halted

WITH HINDENBURG'S
ARMY, Aug. 18.-"The
worst of the Russian Of
fensive Is over one of the
highest commanding officers
on the German east front
told the United Press today.
The Teutons admit the Rus
SLAMS surprised the Austrians al
the beginning of the offensive.
Aeroplanes had reported the
Russians massing, but nobody be-
lieved them as strong as they
were later discovered to be.
The whole Teuton front is now
reorganized and earlier Russian
advantages are being overcome.
German military men believe
the Russian failure to reach Ko-
vel and Lemberg completely out
weighs the capture of Stanislau.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-08-16
FINDS MARRIAGE
IS NOT Lawful,

In her complaint asking a d.
vorce from Marshall G. Quick
Wednesday, Hettie j. Quick al
legged she married him outside
the state less than three months
after she had divorced her first
husband, William H. Petit.
She said she thought such a
marriage would be valid when
she came back to Tacoma, and did
not know that six months must
have elapsed before she could
marry again.
M. l.. Morris asked a divorce
from Zoe o. Morris. charging that
they were always quarreling and
pickering and couldn't get along
together.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-08-16

the members in Tacoma want to
hear the |. w. w. organizer"
In response to questions,
Seitz admitted that the I. w.
w. method of handling u
strike is by violence and d.
rect action.
Ii you look back over the pres
emit strike, you will remember that
there has never been an incendi-
airy fire or any destructive meas
ure of that kind in Tacoma" he
said.
Those are the methods OF the
l. w. w. If they can't win by a
straight fight. they tear down
property of Others"
A monster meeting OF long
shoremen was held Tuesday night,
at which the call for the !. w. w.
organizer was issued.
THE whole spirit of all the
longshoremen IL that they will
stick to the finish" said Secre-
tary Seitz today.
Simply because the public has
not heard much about our strike
recently, is no indication that we
have remained dormant and in
active. The public will have
plenty to read about In a few
days"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-08-16
MAY EXAMINE ALL
DEALERS IN FOOD

An ordinance demanding ply
steal examination by the health
department of all persons in Ia
coma handling foodstuffs was
introduced at Wednesdays coun-
Gil session by the health board.
All persons suffering from con-
tagiops or infectious diseases are
prob ibited from working in bak-
cries. kitchens, candy kitchens,
Confectionery stores, or other
places where food is handled. The
health certificates must be OBJ
tanned annually.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-08-16
CITY GIVES $500
TO FISH HATCHERY

An appropriation of $500 was
voted by the city council Wednesi
day for construction of a state
fish hatchery on Chambers creek.
A site has been selected about
two miles from the mouth of the
creek on land donated by Henry
Hewitt, and work will be started
Immediately by State Game War
den Darwin.
The city is forced to build a
hatchery because the power
plants dam on the Nisqually rlv-
er prevents fish from passing up
the stream
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-08-16
NO WORD
OF Diver
I'm BERLIN

BERLIN, Aug. 16.-Thc
United Press learned today
that the German merchant
submarine Deutschland has
not been heard from since
she cleared the Virginia
capes II days ago.
Her outward voyage to the
United States lasted 16 days.
The fact that IA days have
elapsed without word from her
is taken to indicate the submarine
is following a roundabout course
to dodge blockaders.
She carries a powerful wire.
less, but German admiralty Off.
Gals have not expected to receive
messages from her, as a radio
message might betray the subnla
rine's whereabouts.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-08-16
EARTHQUAKE HITS
3 ITALIAN TOWNS

LONDON, Aug. 1.-TWO cities
of Ancona, Pesaro and Rimini,
Italy, were shalsen by an EARTH
quake early this morning. says a
Stefani News agency dispatch
from Rome today.
No damage was done at An
coma, but at Pesaro and, Rimini
houses were wrecked and II Is
feared that at Rimini there has
been loss of life.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-08-16
UNION HEAD HINTS
DOING

Possible utilization OF
the Tacoma longshoremen's
union with the Industrial
Workers of the World, I'm n
further effort to win the big
waterfront strike, was limited
at the longshOremen's head
quarters Wednesday.
Secretary August Seitz an
nounced that the union had or
dered him to invite j. p. Thomp
son, organizer OF the !. w. WIS
to come to Tacoma, and that {
special meeting of all longshore'
men would be held at the end OF
the present week, with Thompson
as the principal speaker.
II don't know thing about the
significance of the meeting, >
Seitz insisted. "All know is that
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-08-16

First because he could work splendid advantage in
committees. He has had wide business experience
private and public and is entirely familiar with the dis
trc His years OF dealings with city councils have fitted
him for efficient congressional service
Secondly, he would VOTE RIGHT That after all is
the one important duty of congressman That is what
has made Poindexer the greatest senator this
sent east That is what the people of Southwest Washing
ton should consider first in selecting representative
FAWCETT SHOULD BE ELECTED
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-08-16
Ole Hanson
Will Speak
I'm Tacoma

There will be democratic
luncheon held Thursday noon in
the banquet room of the Peerless
Grill.
Ole Hanson, former progress
sive leader of the state, will adj
dress the meeting with Wilson
speech.
Mrs. Harry II. Collier, Mrs.
Col. ]. J. Anderson and Charles
w. Stewart are the committee in
charge of the meeting.
All who are interested In the
Wilson campaign and all who are
interested in hearing a good VIII
son talk are invited to the meets
ings.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-08-16
DENIES GERMANY
WANTED ISLANDS

BERLIN, Via Sayville, Aug. 16.
Foreign Secretary Won Jaegow
today fatty denied that Germany
ever had any designs on the DAM
ish West Indies, in commenting
on English reports that II was
feared that Germany would buy
the islands as the first step in an
assault on the Monroe doctrine.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-08-16
~
FLASHES

CODY, Wyo.-Ned Frost, a
guide, and e. Jones, a cook. were
seriously injured by a bear near
the Lake hotel in Yellowstone
national park Monday night. The
bear was raiding the hotels sup
plies.
FORT MADISON, Ia.--Investi-
cation Of an alleged plot to poison
horses consigned to agents of the
entente allies was begun here
Wednesday by officials of the
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe.
DOW CITY, Pa.--For the sec
ond time in 10 days, burglars
Tuesday night blew the safe in
the postoffice here.
LONDON--The earl of Gotten
ham and Miss Patricia Burke,
daughter of the late J. II. Burke
OF California, were married in
st. Georges church, Hanover
Square, Wednesday.