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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-26

WGsUVEtat ~ tSso sH0sboSus
A fitting memorial has just beer
erected In the wilds or Algonquin parh
to the late Tom Thomson. the distin
gulshed young Canadian artist. who
was drowned there last July, says the
Toronto Globe. On the hill overlook.
ing Canoe lake, where Thomson lost
his life, and whose beauties he had
transcribed for an ever widening CIR.
Gle OF admirers, there now stands q
eairn built from native stone, and On
IT. face brass plate with the follow.
Ing inscription:
ITO the memory of Tom Thomson
artist, woodsman and guide, who was
drowned In Canoe lake, July 8. 1917
HE lived humbiy but passionately
with the wild. 1t made him brother
to all untamed things Of nature. II
drew him apart and revealed itself
wonderfully to him. 1t sent him out
from the woods, only to show these
revelations through his art, and 1t took
him to itself at last.
His fellow artists and other friends
and admirers join gladly in this trib-
ute to his character and genius.
Ills body Is buried at Owen Sound,
Ontario, near where he was born,
August, 1871"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-26
They Were Astounding.

accept the adventure. But there to
another on board this ship to be con-
sidered-a woman, whose comfort and
wishes ] cannot ignore"
"But she could be transshipped"
(which would at once reveal our
whereabouts and probable course. Any
vessel speaking us would make report
as soon as it reached harbor. Our
only safe method Of procedure will be
to keep far enough away from any
passing vessel during daylight to
escape recognition, and to run the main
European routes by night. II we 30
much as speak ship, 1t will double
our peril Of capture; the wireless II
our greatest enemy"
"Then what is it you propose doing"
"Just this: I'll 60 out now and talk
with the lady. I'll explain the whole
situation to her fully, so that she
will understand every detail"
"But Is this fair to met"
Eyes, perfectly fair. She is no weak
nerved creature to be awed>by peril
She Is a healthy, sensible girl, reads
to do her part anywhere: her sympa.
thy will all be with you. Anyway, ]
shall leave the affair entirely to her
decision. I'll give you my answer In
thirty minutes"
As I closed the dov. and stood ont
side In the main cabin, 1t suddenly 90
Cured to me that did not know the
mans name. Masters had not mem
toned Il; I had not asked, nor ID ]
recall noticing the signature en- the
manifest.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-26

how could best serve but would they
be satisfied with the offer which I felt
willing to make? 1t was far from nv
desire to assume command of the In
dian Chief, and guide, her destinies on
long outward voyage, to whatever
port her cargo had been consigned.
What that port was made slight diff
ference, for my whole desire was to
return as quickly as possible to New
Yorx. would, however, assume tenn
porsry command, md consent to navi-
gate the vessel 10 the nearest Ameri-
can port, where competent skipper
might be procured, and q new crew OBJ
tanned. The Indian Chief possessed no
wireless outfit, and whatever / did
must be on my own judgment. These
considerations flashed swiftly through
my mind, and I attained decision be-
fore Masters again spoke. I would
navigate the boat to the nearest port
on the American coast, notify the own
ers, and then leave them to do as they
pleased with vessel and crew. cared
nothing for the salvage; the presence
OF the disabled steamer in these wa
tiers had saved our lives, which was
reward enough surely. All cared for
was to get myself and the young lady
safe ashore. My thought was inter-
rupted by the sound of Masters voice.
ut sorter seemed to me, Mr.. Hol.
lis" he was saying, shat maybe 1t
would be best for me to explain these
things before you went into the cabin.
You'll naturally want 10 know just the
condition before you decide what TO
do"
81 have decided, Masters" an
swered briefly. 'There Is only one
thing I can do legally, and that is
navigate the Indian Chief to the near
est American port, and surrender her
to her owners. As a licensed captain
Of steam I have authority to assume
command to this extent, but no more"
II reckoned you would look at 1t
that way, sir. I'm no sea lawyer, but
sorter figured 1t out about as you
do. But that amt the situation ex-
actly."
"What isn't3"
"Why, this owner business, sir. You
see, the owner Of the Indian Chief, an
every pound o. cargo below matches, IL
ON board here"
'-The owner IL on boardp
'-That's the gospel truth; that's why
took the trouble to keep you here.
and tell you what have, before you
went down and met him, sir. Il gives
you . chance to think out your best
course"
"But II the man 10 aboard, why did
he not appear on deck to give us well
GOMEZ Surely our arrival must have
been Of INTEREST,"
Likely as not he hasn't even heard
Jet that you are aboard. You see,
his cabin Is on the starboard side
astern, and he would see nothing from
them ports. Besides, Mr.. Hollis, he
II lame. and 1t is a bit hard for him
to get around on a ship without help.
What do you say, sir? Shall we 20
down now, an talk It over below?"
"The sooner the better" said, with
glance over the port rail. "The fog
is thickening out yonder, and we may
have a rough night. The steamer
would ride q heavy sea better with
some more Of that rifle overheard"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-26

SAVING both ship and cargo. had in
tended Offering you-at least that was
my first thought-the sum Of three
hundred month to take command, the
contract to remain In force after the
conclusion Of this voyage, IL you so de-
sired. This you will not consider7 The
money argument has no weightr
smiled. but shook my head.
"Then there Is nothing left me, ex-
cept to appeal to your humanity" he
went on, leaning forward. his eyes on
mine. "You belong, I suspect, to my
class, and can give you my conf
dence, trust you with my secret. Is
this not trueT
II hope am worthy of such faith"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-26

pain, yet certainly not over thirty
years Of age. He was not ut all like
what I had expected to see, and j
faced him in surprise. He had taken
a step toward us, limping slightly. but
ut sight Of stranger paused.
"Whom have you here, Masters" he
asked, his eyes on my face. "Is there
another vessel near us?"
mo, sir" and the engineer stood,
hat In hand, awkwardly shifting his
weight. "We have picked up some
castaways. This man here is Captain
Hollis, late of the Atlas line"
Indeed" he held out his hand to
me, his eyes looking directly into mine.
81 regret your misfortune, sir, but your
coming Is a godsend to us. Your ship
was wreckedw
"Sunk In collision" answered. "But
it was not my ship; have not been to
sea for several years In any position
of command. On this occasion l was
guest on board steam yacht belong
ing to Gerald Carriagton of New York.
ralda. a need not relate the details
just at present, but three of us have
been picked up by this ship"
"Three-all passengers"
"Yes-one was a woman"
"Yet, If understand Masters Alright,
you have been in the merchant serv-
iceT
"In every capacity; when / retired,
I was captain of the freighter Vulcan"
He stood silent moment, thought
fully considering me, and l could not
determine whether or not he was alto
gether pleased. Finally, having appar-
emily reached some decision, his gaze
shifted to the face Of the burly engi-
neer.
81 will talk with Captain Hollis" he
said quietly, "and perhaps you had bet
ter return on deck, Masters, and keep
an eye out; the fog thickens, and we
are In the track of ships"
"Very well, sir"
AS the door closed behind the engi-
neer's bulky figure, the owner mo-
toned me to chair, while he took an
other himself.
81 hardly know how best to approach
my subject" he said soberly. IF you
were merely a shipwrecked merchant
captain, could make you rather at
tractive offer; but, as you have retired
from the sea, that would probably
prove no special inducement."
1.-THE pay, you mean? Well, hardly I;
have no desire for a BERTH"
$50 supposed, or else you would
scarcely have been one of Caring
toms guests for yachting cruise. /
presume Masters told you the fix we
are int"
"Yes, as strange an accident as !
ever heard Of at sea. You have got
to have navigator. and am perfectly
willing to serve you SO far as can.
I owe you this for picking US up from
an open boat. With your permission.
sir, and without mentioning pay, will
agree to take command Of the Indian
Chief, and sail her to tho nearest
American port, where you can procure
officers, and. II necessary. new crew."
He sat silent, one white hand crum-
pllng paper on the desk, his forehead
creased, the lines Of his face showing
clearly. He appeared to hesitate, IN
certain how best to answer me.
IL certainly appreciate your Of.
fer. Captain Hollis. It Il q most lib
eral one, because, II know anything
Of maritime law, you would be justly
entitled to high compensation for thus
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-26
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Free sample each by mail with Book.
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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-26

Tropical rains are Of relatively short
duration, the reason Of the small num-
Der of cyclonic storms in the tropics,
and this duration Is fairly uniform
throughout the year.
The heaviest general rainfalis In
Porto Rico are associated with West
Indian hurricanes. The historic hur-
ricane of August s, 1899. precipitated
rainfall equivalent to 1,113 tons per
acre.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-26
(TO BE CoNTINUED)
Clipping With q Pin.

When you lose your knife or do not
have pair of scissors at hand for cut
ting the paper common pin or needle
of any kind serves the purpose ad
mirably, says Popular Science Month
ly. II It Is a single sheet from which
the clipping Is to be removed, lay the
part on another paper, hold the PIN
slantwise so that the point will follow
around the clipping just as IL tracing
Its outline. f.
Pass back over the scratch with the
point in the lead and you will be sur
prised how smoothly the pin cuts the
paper.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-26

The next instailment tells 81
vera's old friendship for Rob-
ert easeem, the steamers own
or, and Of the new danger arls-
lnu from the old and deadly en-
nifty existing between eascom
and Mccain.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-26
No ptIsxa

He (scornfully)-A woman cant
keep secret.
She (bitterly)--Not with the nsas
military census taker aaakiAg ~ ~
her real aga
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-26

There's one good thing about golfers
they never have time to talk about
their neighbors.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-26

Synopsis-Robert Hollis, who tells
Carngtons yacht Esmeralda a
Hollis surprised discovering
to herr
tells his of the
a The yacht
McCann Millionaire and Of the
Cam Vera and leave the ship small
authority
sighted by ship
aboard
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-26

Sunday piety win not make up for
six days depravity.
The Monett times., 1917-12-07
THANKSGIVING DANCE

Nr. and Mrs. W. "A. Gimson gave
q dance at their home on Sixth street
Thanksgiving, complimentary to Miss
rcra Peters.
The room where the couples danced
was decorated in purple and gold, the
High school colors. Card playing was
also part Of the evenings amusement.
Punch was served during the entire
evening.
Those present were Misses Loneta
Randall, Beulah Hicks, Helen Davis,
Florence Hobbs, Ruth Fly, Thelma
Matthews, Katherine Dwyer, Pauline
and Lucille Mansfield, Fay Baum and
Marie Peters Of Coffeyville, Kan,
Joseph Randall, Lawrence Lewis,
Archie Andrews, Harry Burgess,
Ralph and Robert Peters, of Spring
field, Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Peters, Mr..
and Mrs. Hubert Duckett and Mr..
and Mrs. Lawrence Welsh.
The Monett times., 1917-12-07
CLUB GIRLS ENTERTAINED

The NJ. B. Girls club entertained a
number of their friends with a mas
querade party, Wednesday evening at
the home of Miss Ruth Watson, on
Frisco avenue.
Various games were played during
the evening and a great deal of
amusement was created over the cos
tunes worn.
At late hour refreshments were
served to the following: Misses Nor
served to the following: Misses Norine
Wilson, ,Bernice Smerdon, ,Juanita Otter
man, Dorothy Morrow, Pauline Mans
field, Maize Amber, Lucille Baity,
Alleen Hudson, Lula Smith, Violet
Counts, Edna Bray, Ruth Hobbs, Fern
Mayhem and Norine Wilson, of Pitts
burg, Kan, Messrs. Raymond King
cry, Kenneth Kennedy, George Mil
Ter, Junior Hawkins, Clyde Combs,
Abby Anderson, John Combs, Louis
Moad, Leon Mourglia, Milo Martin,
Henry Lautaret and Leo F. Busch of
Springfield.
The girls were assisted in enter
tanning by Mrs. w. A. Watson Mrs.
Andy Hawkins and the Misses
Watson.
The Monett times., 1917-12-07
EXECUTRIX'S NOTICE

Notice is hereby given, that Let
ters testamentary on the estate Of
VIM. Noble, deceased, We're granted
to the undersigned, on the 18th day
of November, 1917, by the Probate
Court of Barry county, Missouri.
All persons having claims against
said estate, are required to exhibit
them for allowance to the Admins
traitor within six months after date of
said letters, or they may be precluded
from any benefit of such estate; and
if such claims be not exhibited within
one year from the date of last inser-
tion of this publication, they will be
forever barred.
This 18th day of November, 1917.
JAMES JOHNSTON,
Attest: Executor.
C. M. LANDS.
First insertion Nov. 16 1917.
The Monett times., 1917-12-07
FOOTBALL BANQUET

About thirty-five football men at
tended the first annual High School
football banquet at the Martin Hotel
last night, every football player show
ing himself to be as fast at the ban
quet board as on the gridiron.
Yell Leader Fl. Kemp acted as
POSTMASTER and called on the follow
ing men who responded with interest
ing and appropriate talks: Messrs
NJ. j. Hale, d. B. Meador, football
coach; w. w. Swartzel, Capt. Ray
mond Kingery, Manager Abby An
derson, Paul Matthews and Theodore
"Chic" Harvey.
The usual parade" and good time
with the yells followed the banquet.
"Some feed"
The Monett times., 1917-12-07
PATRIOTIC ENTERTAINMENT

The program given at the Walden
sian church, Thursday evening, for the
/ benefit Of the Red Cross Society was
a splendid entertainment. The room
was crowded and everybody in the
audience as well as those who were in
the entertainment had the right spirit
and We're glad to do their bit toward
helping this great cause along.
The entertainment opened by the
invocation which was pronounced by
Rev. D. R.sWoods and song "Honor
and Glory" by the choir. Following
this the Juvenile Sunday school mem
bers gave some very good reecitations
and drills. The recitations given by
Stephen Anaud, Alice Planchon, ].
Fred Mermoid, Arthur Bounous and
Byzantine deJersey were well render
ed. Following this the beautiful
"Star Spangled Banner" was sung by
the audience.
Hon J. F. Mermoud delivered a
splendid address, which held the close
attention Of his audience He told
sbout the condition in France, and of
how great and how much in need
was this great Red Cross society. His
remarks were illustrated by apt ex-
amples and comparisons. Everyone
hearing this address could not help
saying to himself, 81 for one, Will do
my bit toward helping this great
cause along"
The tableaux given with the three
colored lights were very impressive
throughout. The players were well
adapted to their parts and they held
the close attention of the audience by
the pretty scenes at the close. Each
picture told story of the events in
the war, and each scene brought de-
sire from the audience to see another
one
The taxelaux given We're: "Call to
Arms; "Our Nations Defense;
'The Men Behind the Guns; "Colum-
bias Greater Task; "Unity"; "In-
nocence Struck Down.; "The Mother
ess Befriended"; "His Farewell Mes
sage; "What Are You Doing to
delp?"; "The Call for Aid" /,
Lunch was served in the basement
1y the ladies of the church. The pro-
leeds of the evening were good. This
olace has a very enthusiastic mem
,ership and will be glad to receive
anyone else into the Chapter. i
The Monett times., 1917-12-07
LIBERTY

A large crowd attended the Thanks
giving services at Liberty Sunday.
From the appearance of the table
after the dinner was spread it did not
look much like hard times for there
was plenty of good eatables. In the
evening there was a short program
given by the children, then followed
some very interesting talks by the
older folks telling what they had to
be thankful for.
George w. Miller died of pneu-
monia at his home north of town,
about 8 o'clock Monday morning. Mr..
Miller was highly esteemed citizen
and neighbor and a faithful church
worker and will certainly be missed
by everyone. We wish to extend to
the bereaved ones the heartfelt SYM
pathy of the entire community to
comfort them in their sorrowing
hours.
Will Shipman, who is visiting his
parents, is sick.
G. w. Scott left for Hot Springs,
Ark, last Tuesday, to be with his
brother, John Scott, who is i'll at that
place.
Mrs. Harris Woods and baby and
Miss Elma Whaley, of Montrose,
Colo, are visiting their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. G. w. Beckett and expect to
be here most of the winter
Ebert Benbrook is very low with
pneumonia.
Mrs. James Weldy of Neodesha,
Kan, came Monday to attend the fu-
neral of her brother, G. w. Miller.
Martin Peterson and Miss Gertie
Bandy were married last Wednesday.
The young couple have the best
wishes of their many friends. I sup
pose Mr.. Peterson thinks that he has
something to be especially thankful
for this Thanksgiving-don't you?
The Monett times., 1917-12-07
SURPRISE PARTY

Miss Mae Wrightsman, who left
Saturday morning for her new home
in Parsons, Kan, was given a eur-
prise party at the home of Miss Ruth
Feist, Friday evening.
The young people were entertained
with a variety of games and dancing
to player piano music.
Miss Mae was presented with sew
eral nice gifts by the guests. Refresh
ments were served to: Misses Beu-
lah Hicks, Blanche Turner, Ruth Ma
honey, Florence Hobbs, Ethel King,
Isabelle Johnson, Ruth Wilhelm, Alta
Richardson, Pearl Palmer, Fern Viles,
Messrs Earl Martin, Vernon Chumb-
ley, Carol Donlavy, George Todd,
Norman Nordin, Archie Andrews,
Paul Wilson and Harold johnson,
The Monett times., 1917-12-07
RED CROSS TRUSTEES MEET

! The trustees of the Monet Chapter
Of the American Red Cross met in
DR.. VIM Vests office Friday night.
J Work for the coming year was dis
cussed as well as the Christmas cam
paign that is to be put on all over the
the United States for members.
As result of this immense drive
it is hoped to bring the membership
of the Red Cross to 10000 by Christ
mas eve.
Very extensive plans are being
made for this drive and that the local
Chapter might have the minutest de-
tails it decided to send s. A. Chap
ell to st. Louis to attend meeting
next Monday and represent Monett.
While in st. Louis Mr.. Chapell will
arrange for speaker to come to Mo
net and address mass meeting which
will be heldi one evening next week
and then an organization will be eff
fected to push this move to sue
cessful end, To accomplish the de-
sired result Monet Chapter must
furnish 2743 members.
Dr. West, the chairman of the local
Chapter, appointed the following
committees for the ensuing year:
Executive: DR.. VIM. West, Philip B.
Davis, W. L. Bolton, Mrs. H. P. S.
Burke, Mrs. j. NJ. Clayton, Mrs. John
Walsh and Mrs. j. w. Bingham.
Finance: S. A. Chapel, chairman, he
to supply his committee. Work Room:
Mrs. Hal Kirk, chairman, she to sup
ply her committee Publicity Com
mittee: Mrs. H. P. S. Burke, chair
man, she to supply her committee. !
Dressing Committee, Philip
B. Davis, chairman, he to supply his
committee.
The Monett times., 1917-12-07
THOUSANDS or UNIT
TROOPS IN WAR ZONE
Every State Represented in European
War Zone. Every Man Landed
in Safety.

Washington, Nov 30.--Announce-
rnent of the arrival in France of the
First National Guard units give the
first official notice that an extensive
troop movement has been accomplish
ed despite hostile submarines, short
age Of troop and supply ships, but
without the loss Of man. Thousands
Of men have been loaded on transports
and safely landed in France without
any general knowledge Of the facts
having been disclosed to the country
al large.
War department officials were
graufiad at General Pershing's de-
eision 70 announce the arrival Of the
National Guard forces, but pcrmie-
ason to publish the designations Of
thc g1ard units now al the training
r,atcrs in France still i. withheld,
unless General Pershing secs fit TO
release the information. Il can be
stated. however, that the brief dis
patch Of today covers large move
mont that has been in progress for
several weeks The next rage will
be actual occupation Of front line
trenches.
Guard units to be sent later will be
more sectional in character, the
grouping Of the old divisional organ
ization having been adhered to as
closely az. possible. The entire coun-
try, however shares in the honor of
having its representative units now
at the front in the world war.
Secretary Baker has announced that !
as fast as men and ships are ready |
they will be sent to join General Per-
shing. It appears possible that the |
regrouping Of national army divisions
made necessary by the use Of drafted
men to fill up depleted national guard
divisions will determine the order Of
the first national army units to be
sent over.
In that regreuping two national
army divisions were formed, one rep
resenting the whole eastern section
Of the country and one equally repre-
sentative Of AN middle states. All of
the far west is already in the national
army division at Camp Lewis, Amer
lean Lake, Washington.
If the same policy is followed with
relation to the national army that has
been followed in connection with the
national guard, it seems likely that
these three divisions, other things
such as training and equipment being
equal would be the first Of the ma
tional army to 70 over. /.