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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-07-12
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Caravan Visits Butler-Dfives Auto.
mobiles Instead Of HorseA
Fined for Driving With
out License. t8 4,

This is indeed the gasoline aye
Thursday afternoon large band o,
Gypsies visited this city and there
was not horse in the outfit. They
were right up to now and travelled il
Five automobiles and every one 81
the autos was pretty we'll filled with
Gypsies. There were all ages, from
little babies up to grandparents and
all about equally dirty.
Some time ago Sheriff Baker re-
ceived a card from Jersey City, New
Jersey, saying that little boy named
James Glass, had been kidnapped
from that city and it was supposed
that band of Gypsies who were on
the road west were the lidnappers.
About ten days ago two wagons
loaded with the usual Gypsy outfit
stopped at West Plains, in the south
part of the state and the men traded
horses and the women told fortunes,
when citizen of the town noticed
among the number of children one
who did not look quite as dark %
the rest, and knowing of the kidnap-
ping of the Glass boy, and that he
was supposed to be with a band Of
Gypsies, began to ask questions The
Gypsies seemed to be alarmed and
traded all their horses and wagons
for one automobile and purchased
another and hurriedly left town, say
ing that they were on their. way to
attend a big Gypsy meeting in Cal
ifornia and were so late that they had
to have automobiles to get there in
time. But after going west into Kan
sas they turned east again. Sheriff
Baker was notified to look out for
them and when the outfit reached
Butler Thursday afternoon he sus-
pected that they were the same gang
and he and Marshal Braden proceed
ed to search the cars, but could find
no trace of the missing boy, but one
of the cars, large Empire, was with
out license tag and a fine of $500
was imposed. which was paid under
protest, as they said that they had
paid for license in Kansas and
thought that they could run the car
until the license plate was received.
When told that they were suspect
ed of having kidnapped baby they
said, "My God, amt we got enough
babies of our own, without stealing
any one else's" and it looked as
though they had. .-.
After paying the fine for running a
car without a license they went out
east of town to Mound Branch where
they camped for the night. The next
they were around town for
a short time but begging and fortune
telling was mighty poor that day and
they soon left, and they took with
them a mighty poor opinion of But
Ter.
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20 PLANES lombard LONDON
Terrific Aerial Battle Follows At
tack of Machines on British
Metropolis.

London, July 7.-German air raid
ers struck London again today ane
in France last night in their campaign
of terror and frightfulness.
London was bombarded by 20 air
planes and many bombs were
dropped The French cities of Eper-
nay and Nancy were bombarded dur,
ing the night.
1t was one of the biggest ali
fleets that ever carried out an ali
attack against the British capital.
AT one time more than 80 German
and British aeroplanes could be seen
simultaneously. The attitude OF the
populace was admirable and at no
time was there any sign of panic.
The admiralty announced this at
ternoon that three of the German
machines had been shot down in the
sea as they were pursued by the Brit
ish airmen.
For about IS minutet the Germans
dropped bombs and damage was
done in the heart of the city. Early
in the afternoon the full extent of the
damage had not yet been ascertained,
nor had an official list of casualties
been complied
It was Just an hour after Lord
French made his first statement that
the raiders were seen above London.
They flew so high and so swiftly
that it was difficult to trace their
flight
As the German airplanes approach
ed London the high angle guns were
turned loose and shrapnel pelted the
clouds around the attackers.
British airplanes shot aloft as rap
idly as their motors could carry them
to give battle to the Germans.
The attack was not confined en-
tirely to this city Bombs were
dropped at other places as well.
One of the group of raiding ma
chimes passed to the Northwest and
the other to the Southwest as the
attack on this city was begun.
The weather was well suited to the
needs OF, the German airmen. The
stun was shining. but there was a
slight haze and low lying clouds gave
them plenty of opportunity to ambus-
cade themselves when the British
aviator, got to close.
Persons in the streets and on the
roofs had an excellent view of the
thrilling spectacle. The raiders flew
over the city and, as they
did so, puffs of white smoke could
be seen in the sky where the shrap-
mel from the anti-aircraft guns were
exploding.
The Germans travelled at terrific
speed, but the British planes could be
seen darting after them and the sound
of machine guns came down from
aloft in cracking waves.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-07-12
Local Clearing House for Farm
Labor Established at Butler.

With the appointment of County
Clerk Frank Holland as Chairman
of the Committee on Farm Labor of
the Bates county Council of Defense
with headquarters at Butler the in
itial step has been taken in Bates
county in the matter of preparing
against what may develop into ser
ious labor situation in the event of
long war.
Since the County Council of De-
Tense is a unit of the State Council
of Defense, which in turn, is a unit
of the National Council of Defense,
the wide resources behind chairman
Holland assure the farmers of Bates
county genuine service in keeping
them supplied with labor during the
duration of the war.
The chief value of such service To-
cally will be the ability of the coun-
ty to shift its own farm labor rather
than supplying its needs from outside
sources and in turn sending its avail
able farm labor to other counties.
Such economy will be more keenly
appreciated in the event that the war
may develop into long drawn out
struggle, in which case there can be
little doubt that the demand for a.
large army and for factory labor will
bring about great difficulties in sup
plying sufficient farm labor.
Those desiring employment on
farms and those in need Of farm help
should fill out application blanks
which can be secured from the Sec
retaries of local Farmers Clubs or
in the office of Chairman Holland
where all such applications should be
filed. In case farm labor shortage
develops in this county similar or
CARNATIONS in other county seats may
offer their surplus to fill the require
ments in this county.
1t is clear that the Council Of De-
Tense i making wise preparations
for a long war and not the least i'm
portant feature Of such preparation
viii be statewide organizations
through which the farmer may be
supplied with his needs in farm labor.
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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-07-12
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

Notice is hereby given to all credit
ors and others interested in the estate
Of John s. Francisco. deceased that I:
Bertha Francisco, Administrators OF
said estate, intend to make final
settlement thereof, at the next term
Of the Bates County Probate Court
in Bates County, State OF Missouri. to
he held at Butler. Missouri, commence
ing on the 18th day Of August. 1911
BERTHA FRANCISCO.
39-lt Administrative.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-07-12
NOTICE or FINAL SETTLEMENT.

Notice IL hereby given to all credit
prs ana others interested in the estate
Of y Long. deceased, that l.. l.
intend to make final settlement there
Of. ct the hext term Of the Bates Coun-
u Probate Court In Bates County.
state Of Missouri, to be held 1t Butler.
Of August. 1911
L ESTEL LONG,
3-A Executor.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-07-12

George Creel, veteran newspaper
man. The booklet recites the ef-
forts of the president to keep this
nation out of war, but how Germany
seemed to try every way possible to
insult and injure America and Ameri-
cans until patience ceased to be a
virtue and we reluctantly entered the
fray.
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Why We are at War.

This office is in receipt of a little
booklet entitled How the War
Came to America" 1t is edited by
the Committee on Public Informa-
ton, appointed by President Wilson
last April. The committee is COM
posed of the Secretarys of State, War
and Navy and one civilian member,
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-07-12
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

Notice is hereby given to all credit
ars and others interested In the estate
Of Peter Ewing. deceased. that !.
Lewis Ewing. Executor of said estate.
intend to make final settlement there
of, at the next term of the Bates Coun-
ty Probate Court, in Bates County,
State Of Missouri, to be held at Butler.
Missouri, commencing on the 18th day
Of August. 1917
LEWIS EWING.
Sat Executor.
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nor1Or or rrnAL srrrLrnnnr.

lgo4iee = hardly given to all credit
q Nary u HeGvilin. deceased, that I.
INWARD Hsavilin, Administrator with
V1ll aanoxoA Of said estate In
tl94 . make final settlement there
- - the next term Of the Bates Coun-
~, Rrota&e Court, In Bates County,
4Hnxe q Missouri, to be held ct butler,
i Missouri, commoncinI ON the 18th LAY
EDWARD HrAvri4M,
! 49, Administrator with WIN.
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Christian Science Services.

Christian Science services and Sum
day school will be held each Sunday
morning in the new church at the
corner of Fl. Scott and Delaware
streets.
Subject, God"
All are cordially invited to attend.
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tend to make final settlement there-
Of. at the next term Of the Bates Coun-
ty Probate Court, In Bates County.
State OF Missouri, to be held 1t Butler.
Missouri. commencing ON the 18th day
MARY HART,
sat Executrix.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-17
CLOTHES TORN OFF, SHE
USES SUFFRAGE BANNER

Washington, D, c., Aug. l5.-Tear-
ing Of banners from the suffrage
pickets- of the Woman's Party at the
White House gates, and attacks on
the party headquarters at Lafayette
Park across the way continued today.
Good natured but determined crowds
tore down the banners as fast as thew
appeared.
The only violence to the women
was reported by Alice Paul, chairman
of the Woman's Party Miss Paul
declared that man in sailors uni
form had snatched at the regalia she
wore across her shoulders, and that
as her feet slipped on the wet pave
ment, the man dragged her some dis
lance
There was one fight among several
men which promised for a few min
utes to become serious, but when the
banner that caused it all had been
torn into fragments the participants
seemed satisfied.
One woman who carried a banner
lost most of her clothes and she had
to wrap herself in the banner itself
before she started through the crowd
Tor sutfragist headquarters.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-17
YOUNG LADY
IS INJURED AT CORDELE

The many friends in the city Of Miss
Jewell Hall, niece of Mrs. Arthur
Chaple, of North Grant street, will be
interested in the following news item
which appeared in the Cordele Dis
patch, Wednesdays issue:
Miss Jewel Hall, 16-ycar-old niece
OF Mr., Isaacs at the City Bakery, sus-
tanned painful injury Monday when
she dropped bottle of soft drink on
the walk in front OF the bakers shop
in Wall street The bottle exploded
the flying fragments cutting a long.
deep cash in the leg just at the shoe
top.
1T was found necessary to call a
physician and have the wound dress
ed, several stitches being taken. The
accident was one OF the most peculiar
in the history of soft drinks. Miss
Hall is recovering satisfactorily. She
resides in Fitzgerald"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-17
WILL BE GREAT GATHERING
DIXIE HIGHWAY MEETING

The meeting called for the 31st at
Waycross to take steps to put the
road between that city and Jackson
willie ia permanent travelling condition
promises to take on great proportions.
President W. NJ. Allison, of Chatta-
nooga, OF the Dixie Highway Asso-
citation and Commissioners Howell
and Anderson, OF this state. as well
as the Highway Commissioners of
Florida are expected TO be at the
meeting. Delegations from every
town along the line, will cooperate
with the Ware and Charlton county
people i'll presenting the claims of the
road for government aid. Its military
Importance is to be presented to the
proper authorities so that federal aid
tor its construction may be secured.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-17
DEMANDS OF BULGARIA.
WORRYING GERMANY

Geneva, Aug. l5-There is evidence
that the relations between the Bulga-
rian and German governments are be-
coming strained, according to adviccs
received here today. This state of af-
fairs is said to have been brought
about by territorial acquisitions plan
ned by Ferdinand in the Balkans.
Bulgaria is insisting upon the reten-
ton Of Serbian Macedonia, the north
eastern corner Of Serbia containing
the Orient Railway Berlin to Con-
stantinople), and Dobrudja. which is
that section of Roumania, lying south
Of the Danube river
Germany is opposing Bulgaria's av-
aricious demands on the ground that
they will prolonq the war and hinder
the opening OF peace negotiations.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-17
YOUNG BOY SUCCUNBS
TO INJURIES RECEIVED
IN MATTRESS FACTORY

Lawrence Mccall, the l5-year-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs H. {. Mccall. Of
East Pine Street, passed away Tues
day evening at local sanitarium as a
result OF injuries received last week at
his fathers mattress factory on East
Pine street
The boys lsg was terribly mangled
by the machinery and the leg had to
be amputated, The boy stood the
first operation well, but gangrecn
setting in the physicians found it
necessary to attempt a second opera
ton higher up on the manaled limb,
which proved fatal to the boy The
remains were laid to rest near Ow-
ensboro, the former nome of the fam
ily.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-17
JUDGE B. D. EVANS
IS CONFIRMED

Washington, d. c., Aug. 15.-The
Senate this afternoon at brief execu-
tive session confirmed the nomination
OF Judge Beverly D. Evans, of San
dcrsville as judge of the United
States District Court for the Southern
District of Georgia
Senator Fletcher of Florida made
favorable report from the judiciary
committee and the nomination was
confirmed without objections. SEN
ator Hardwick stated to the Senate
that the nomination was acceptable
to him. Senator Hoke Smith was not
present.
Judge Evans, who has been in
Washington for several days, left the
: city before the Senate had finally act
ed, being assured there would be no
fight on him.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-17
PROF STRINGERS RESIGNS
AND WILL JOIN COLORS

Word was received Thursday morn
ing from Prof, J. A. Stringer of St.
Petersburg, ,saa., that he had been
drafted and stood his examination and
was ordered to report for duty Oct.
Is. He sent his resignation as prin-
oipal of the Fitzgerald High School,
but slated that he could be here for
the first month of school if the board
was unable to secure a new principal
IN time for the opening of school
/Ihe board regrets very much the
loss OF Prof. Stringer's services, as he
was considered one of the best prin-
cipals employed by it.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-17
ALLIES ANSWER POPE'S PLEA
WITH DEEP THRUST INTO THE
GERMAN LINES ON 8 MILE FRONT
Especial to Leader Enterprise

London, Aug, IA violent and
continued thrust that is carrying
British and French troops deep into
German lines in Flanders on a lime
NaiIe-tront, a statement of complete
confidence from Premier Lloyd
I leorge and unanimous reflections by
sae press OF peace proposals, these
y. fswers turned in by the Allies to-
DFay 10 Pope Bencdict's plea. The St.
Quentine cathedral has been destroy
ed by the Ger .ans and numerous
villages beyond St. Quentin are in
flames. The height about Lens are
thick with German dead, mown down
IN their attempt to retake the domi-
mating positions firmly held by Ca
nadans.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-17
AUTO AGENCY for CHALMERS

Mr. a. Fl. Thurmond has secured
the agency for the Chalmers Motor
cars in nine counties, including Ben
Hill. Several counties have already
been contracted for by sub-agcnts and
applications for others are being con
sidsred by Mr.. Thurmond Nj. +. H.
Frederick is the sales manager for the
agency and will be in charge OF the
local sales department. The agency
has two fine demonstration cars on
hand, 1918 models. and are ready to
book orders for immediate delivery.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-17
ANOTHER PEANUT PICKER

The second peanut picker for the
county has been received by the Fitz-
gerald Oh Company which will be
placed al the Disposal Of their custom
ers. The peanut Industry though
only in its first year. promises to be-
come a life factor in the agricultural
development Of the county.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-17
A GREAT RESTITUTION

Few people may know of the great
variety of farm machinery that this
Fitzgerald company is turning out.
Hay presses, cane mills, tractors, and
combination machines of various de-
scriptions. Farmers especially will
find it interesting to visit their shop
at 315 w. Pine, where Mr.. D. L.
Martin, of the Martin Implement
company, will take pleasure in show
ing the different models of his farm
implements.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-17
EMPIRE BUYERS LEAVE FOR
EASTERN MARKETS

Mr. and Mrs. w. r. Bower and Mr..
Geo. Morris lett Wednesday night for
New York to buy the Fall and Win
ter stock for the Empire Mercantile
Co. Mr.. Bowen stated that they
will cndeavor to bring to the city one
of the largest and best selected stocks
ever carried in this section.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-17
FALSE REPORT

The report that I expect or have
promised to have Mr.. w. H. Fountain
as Chief of Police, if am elected
Mayor, is an unvarnished lie, emanat-
ing from those Political Vultures who
are emboldened by their ravenous
gluttony for political garbage, and
their burning desire to deceive and
betray the public.
3t-Fp. EUGENE KEEPER.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-17
IMPORTANT CONFERENCE AT
BAPTIST CHURCH NEXT
SUNDAY MORNING

Every member is urged to be pres
ent at the eleven o'clock service Sum
day morning IS the pulpit committee
will at that time make their recon-
n1endation as to calling pastor. A
full attendance Of the membership is
desired.
PULPIT COMMITTEE.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-17
STRIKERS REJECT PROPOSAL

Globe, Ariz., Aug. 15.-By an over
whelming vote the International
Union of Mine, Mill and Sme1ter
Workers today rejected a proposal to
return to work in the copper mines
of the Globe Miami district, accord
ing to statement issued by Secre-
tary George Smith immediately upon
completion of the count tonight The
men have been on strike since July
2.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-17
THERCIA Lac JONES.

Little Thercia Mae Jones, the little
infant daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. J A.
Jones" passed away at their home
Thursday morning at o'clock.
The remains were laid to rest in the
Evergreen cemetery. Thursday alter
noon at 3 o'clock Rev. L. A. Hill
conducted the funeral services.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-17
NOTICE

All members Of the Woodmen
Circle are requested to be present
Wednesday. August y. on business of
importance, after which refreshments
will be served
Annie E Taylor, Clerk
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-17
NOTICE OF ELECTION

In compliance with the regulations
OF the Charter of the City of Fitzger-
aid, the Executive Committee here
by orders primary to be held at the
City Hall. The election to be held
August 18th for the purpose of nomi-
mating Mayor, Treasurer, FIVE mem
bers at large of the Board of Alder
men, president and four members of
the Board of Education, one member
of the Water, Light and Bond Com
mission.
Registration books to be opened
July End and closed August 18th. D.
m, at the City Hall. The election to
be held under the Australian Ballot
system. Polls to open at 7 A. M.
and close at 6 P. M. No conveyance
shall lbe operated by the candidates or
in their behalf for the purpose of
bringing voters to and from the polls.
All candidates are required to pay an
assessment entrance fee on or be-
tore August 18th, 6 p. M, to the Sec
rotary of the Executive Committee
as follows:
Mayor OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $1,000
Treasurer .................... $1,000
Alderman ...............,.... S 500
Board of Education S 500
Water, Light and Bond Com. S 500
This June goth, 1917.
I. GELDERS, Chairman.
DIR. THOS. E. WHITE, Sec'y.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-17
COTTON CONSUMPTION
IN JULY IS REPORTED

Washington, August 15.-Cotton
consumption in July was Sal 900 bales
the Census Bureau today announced.
For the year ending July 81, the con-
sumption was 1901 900 bales.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-17
JAPAN REFUSES PASS
PORTS To PERSONS
BOUND FOR SOCIALIST
PEACE CONF ERENCE
Especial to Leader Enterprise)

Toxic, August l7.-Japan has join
ed the United States, England, France
and Italy in refusing passports to per-
sons desiring to attend the Internal
1onal social peace conference in Stock
holm next month.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-17
CONGRESS- TO REJECT
POPE'S PEACE PLEA
Especial to the Leader Enterprise)

Especial to the Leader-Enterprise)
Washington, Aug. 17.-President
Wilson's cabinet will voice its senti-
ment on the Popes peace plea at to-
days cabinet session. That the tenor
will be for rejection is undoubted.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-17

ADER-ENTERPRISE PRINT.
ING PAYS.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-17
Fitzgerald, Georgia,

Red Cross has urgent call from
Major Gray Murphy for enormous
quantity knitted wooden articles.
Cablegram from Major Murphy fol-
lows:
Last winter broke record for cold
and misery among people here. In
expressibly dread coming winter find
ing lis without supplies TO meet sit
nation. Urge on behalf of our sol
diers and those of our Allies who
will suffer in their frozen trenches
and also thousand of French and Bel
gian refugees and repatriates being
returned through Switzerland to
France. Everyone here looks to
America to begin shipping at once
one million five hundred thousand
each of warm knitted wooden articles
already requested. They must come
before cold weather and in view of
shortage of fuel and other discom-
forts they will be OF incrediable value
in both military and civilian work
signed Murphy"
Your chapter asked to furnish def
mite number this requirement your
allotment is 300 sweaters, 800 muff-
lers 800 pairs of wristlcts, 800 pairs Of
socks. Full instructions follow in
two days. Ask your members finish
all knitting work now on hand and
clcanSdeCks for action We want every
questcd place copy foregoing part
Of making good on this cali for help
from France. Chapter chairman re-
quested place copy foregoing part of
from Major Murphy with all news
papers with request to give full pub
licity to this first call, then get knit
ting committee together and line
them up for rush job.
GUY f. SNhVELY,
Director Southern Division American
Red Cross
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-17

THE LEADER ENTERPRISE
GETS THERE. ARE YOU IN TIP
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-17

Mrs. c. c. Brewer and little SON,
Lloyd, returned home this morning
from visit at Wainesville, N. c.