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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-01-12
WORLD OF LABOR

pteme Court awarded $32, 900 dam
ages to Adam II. Roeder, of Mt.
Vernon, against the Erie and the
New Jersey & New York Railroads
for the loss of his left arm while
working as brakeman for the lat
ter railroad. Roeder sued both
corporations for $50 900 damages
The verdict is a record one fer
Westchester County for the loss of
an arm.
Wages in lumber camps in the
Lake Superior region started in at
least $40 a month ahead of last
year. The wages are: General
workers, including sawyers, road
makers road cutters and swampers,
S35 month for transient, and $40
month for men who stay on the
ioh-a month OF more; teams'ers and
canthuok men, from $40 to $l5 per
month, These wages include board
and there is no chance to spend
money in camp.
The Draymen's Association Of
San Francisco or December %
granted the demand Of the Brother
hood OF Teamsters for a wage in
crease Of so cents a day, and com
promised the Increased overtime
scale asked by the teamsters. AT a
mass meeting held in Dreamland
Rink on the same evening ths
teamsters ratified the agreement
perfected. The increase became
effective January , TIE teamsters,
in their original demands, sought
an increase Of 25 cents an hour il
overtime fer teamsters Of al classes.
This demand was mod Fl d aid :
grad ated scale providing for a
minimum OF 30 cents and a maxi
mum of of 70 cents an hour over
time adopted The agr cement will
extend for three years.
The Colorado Industrial Commis-
SION has rendered a decision in the
mill carpenters demands for wage
increase which It alleges is equal
to five cents an hour and an eigh
hour day. The men interested ds.
clare the award to be a sort Of a
fifty fifty decision. The demand
f + aa Increase is denied, while the
Commission favors the eight hour
lay, recommending that for the
next six months the millmen work
eight and half hours for the
present nine hour pay, and then
permanently estaohsn ihe eign'
hour DAY at the same rate OF pay,
winch averages IN the Denver mills
about ~ cents per ho1r' lhe com
u ssion no'os 'his VIII be eq'1iVa
lent 10 a wage increase OF lZ1a per
cent
The craftsmen employed in the
Norfolk navy yard refused to work
overtime. They had b7eu work
inc seven hours day They were
requested to work three additional
hours at the same rate Of pay re
ceived for the seven hours. The
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-01-12

Quality is more to be desired than
quantity" said the man of artistic In
clinations.
mot always" replied the practical
person. "a diamond is pure carbon,
but you can't get the action from it
that you can from ton Of coal -
Washington Star
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-01-12
Bad Color Scheme.

The man | am engaged to has been
,erribly wild, but is going to turn over
q new leaf"
Don't put your trust in such a bad
color scheme. Rosy futures seldom
grow on purple past" Baltimore
American.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-01-12

SEAMR on the man who is max
ing more money by holdirg un-
ion card and then buys non union
goods with the same money.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-01-12
A CUTTING Retort.

II wish you were more like MIR.
Green. He never has any business en-
gagements downtown at night"
"That's so. But you don't see Mrs.
Green riding around town in an auto
mobile Of her own, do youg-Detroit
Free Press
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-01-12

clergy was Il class aparr. aad a son or
clergyman was bound to he clergy
man, and when they first entered the
church they chose a name for them
selves London Answers.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-01-12

Willis-I played golf yesterday for
the first time. ellis How did you
make out? Fine Made home
run right at the start. hit the first
ball into the tall grass in lSft field and
ran around the whole eighteen holes
before they found it.-Puck.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-01-12
Notbino Lost

Il hear she doesn't like me with a
mustache."
Going to shave it off, / s'pose?"
"Oh, no! She never liked me" Kan
Bas City Journal.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-01-12

THE union man who will quickly
yauk of his hat to show you the
label when under FIRE, usually has
no other labels to show.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-01-12
Sure ThinaI

Mrs. Exe-Dear, what does it mean
when you get notice from the bank
that your account is overdrawn? Exc
In the case of a man it means that
he Is marriad.-Boston TRANSCRIPT
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-01-12

whatever 10 intended for insertion must be
sutenticated by the name and address OF the
writer, not necessarily for publication, but as
guarantee of good faith.
Subscribers changing their address will please
notify this office, giving old and new address TO
iusure regular delivery of paper.
We do not hold ourselves responsible Tor any
views or opinions expressed in the articles or
communications of correspondents.
Communications solicited from secretaries OF
all societies and organizations, and should be
addressed TO THE BUTLER COUNTY PRESS, $50
Market Street, Hamilton, Ohio.
The publishers reserve the right to reject any
advertisements at aEy time.
Advertising rates made known on application
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-01-12
Boss at Home.

How can you tell that the conductor
is the boss in his house?" asked the re-
cruit.
Simple" boasted the great detec-
tive. THAT woman asked him where
she got off, and he said, III tell you
where you get off. Buffalo Express
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-01-12
pesneratinn-

as dis high cost of Twin worryin
you?" asked Meandering Mike.
''It's driyin' me desperate" replied
Flooding Pete. I'm almost tempted
20 go to work. Washington Star.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-01-12

Difficulty is only a word indicating
the degree Of strength requisite for ac-
complishing q particular object.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-01-12
Endorsed by the Trades and Labor
Council of Hamilton, Ohio.

Endorsed by the Middletown Trades
and Labor Council of Middleiown o,
Endorsed by the Labor Legislative
League of Butler, Preble and Mont
gomery Counties.
Endorsed by Metal Trades Council
OF Hamilton Ohio.
Endorsed by the United Trades and
Labor Council, Dayton, Ohio.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-01-12
FRIDAY. JANUARY II, 1917.

Emfey<d at fke Posto6fce al Ramfifon Ohio, a5
Second Class MaI Matter.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-01-12

IssuxD WEEKLY Ar 826 MARKET STREET,
HARlxT) IN, OHIO.
HoNx TEL PHONE S0e
BELL 12o6-X.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
MAIL YOUR CHRISTMAS
PARCELS WITHOUT DELAY

High School boys will be the most
active assistants of Old Santa Claus
in Mexico this Christmas. At least
a number of Mcmillan students have
been engaged to assist the regular
carriers in the delivery of the volume
of parcels post mail matter that Old
Santa, it is said, causes to be sent
thru the Mexico Post Office.
THE employment of high school
boys in assisting the regular carriers
in the delivery of Christmas mail
matter is not exactly an experiment
at the Mexico Post Office, Postmas-
ter Jackson said Tuesday In COM
menting on press reports to the eff
feet that on account of scarcity of
adult labor school boys were being
employed as auxiliary carriers in
many of the larger postoffices.
For several years / have en-
ployed high school boys to assist in
delivery of Christmas parcels and
have found that they rendered splen-
did service In handling the immense
amount of Christmas parcels this
year I expect that regular carriers
will be well assisted by high school
boys whom l have engaged to aid in
the gigantic task of delivering Christ
mas mail to patrons of this office"
Early Mailing of Packages Urged.
with railroads of the country
even now congested it is imperative
that parcels should be mailed at
once. With the experience of last
year in mind, when conditions were
not extraordinary, the Christmas
mails of this year will be even
greater in volume and the railroads
will be utterly unable to handle it
expeditiously To insure the parcels
reaching destination by Christmas
Day they must be mailed without
delay"
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
A PROCLAMATION
JOIN THE RED CROSS

Whereas, the American Red Cross
is appealing for memberships in the
name OF suffering humanity, and in
the interest of democracy, freedom,
and righteousness, and
Whereas, the week beginning De-
cember II has been selected for a
nationwide effort to enroll all patri-
otic Americans as members, and,
Whereas, the State of Missouri is
looked TO for an example of patri-
otism and liberality, giving aid and
comfort to our brave sons in the mill
itary service OF the nation and to the
millions of people who are suffering
from hunger, want and disease be-
cause of the war:
Therefore, l, ]. F. Harrison, Mayor
of the City OF Mexico, do hereby most
earnestly appeal to every man wo-
man and child in the city to join the
Red Cross. The urgent appeal of the
world is one of utter distress. The
work of the American Red Cross, if
properly supported, will shorten the
war by keeping our allies in the war,
and will provide, comfort and care
for our soldier and sailor boys.
Joining the Red Cross is tangible
service to the nations at war. Pa
triotic citizens can do nothing less.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
LIVE STOCK LETTER.

National Stock Yards, ILL.,, Dec. IS,
1917. Cattle receipts have been
moderate this week, and the market
25 TO 40c higher on all grades of
killing cattle, having regained
about half Of last weeks big decline.
Prime steers $14.O0 to $500.
Choice $12.OO to $1,000. Good
$11.25 to $11.75. Medium 1925
to'$1O.OO. Fair killers $S.25 to
1915,
Stockers and feders steady.
Choice feeders $500 to $3.50.
Choice stockers 1915 to $500.
Good 1926 to 1915. Fair $7.25 to
$175. Common $500 to $3.50.
Choice heifers $1,000 to $1,000.
Good $1,000 to $11.OO. Medium
$500 to $3.50. Fair killers and
stock heifers 1915 to $7.25.
Choice cows $3.50 to $1,000. Good
1915 to 1886. Medium $500 to
$3.50. Cutters $500 to $3.50. Can
nerS S0.4O 10 90.O0.
Sheep receipts 1900. Fat sheep
steady. Bulk S1.OO to $11.5O. Aged
wethers $12.25 to $12.75. Handy
weight yearling wethers $3.50 to
S14.OO. Lamb market Is to Csc
lower. Top for handy weight fat
lambs $16.75 Heavy weight lambs
$1,000 to S16.25.
Hog receipts liberal, early sales
strong, top $16.75, market closing
25c lower. Bulk of the good butch
ers and heavy hogs $1,000 to $16.50.
Good mixed and light butchers
$1,000 to 1920. Good heavy pigs
$14.75 to $500. Packing sows
$3.50. Stays $1,000 to $16.25.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
PRAIRIE LEA ITEMS.

Everett Cunningham is buying up
stock hogs.
Miss Lydia Yostermeyer was mar
ried a short time since to Mr.. r. c.
Leritz. Our congratulations and very
hest wishes extended them.
The men who have had to haul
stock water this fall will long remem-
Der December, 1917.
The Littleby Bazaar realized near
SIS this week at Rush Hill. si
Frank Rodgers is home from Iowa
for the holidays to visit his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs, D. L. Rogers.
Ed Kleisman is expected home for
the holiday season.
Chas. Shoup, Edgar Stuart and
Mark Pierce are the solicitors for
the Red Cross in this neighborhood.
Miss Elizabeth O'Brien is chairman
of the committee.
Relatives here have learned that
Durward Frazier is in army training
at Jefferson Barracks. ~
Miss Lille Rankin came home
from Iowa a few days ago the bride
of Mr.. Homer Oswegan. They will
make their home with the brides
parents here, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Rankin.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20

The Allies and Uncle Sam must do
away with booze. Booze caused a
young Aemrican soldier to commit
an awful crime upon a little seven
year old French girl and then he
murdered her. Gen. Pershing, un-
der the military law, caused the
young man to be tried. He confessed
the crime, it is said, and was then
ordered hung. Let France, and Eng
land, and America down the liquor
power. 1t is a great aid to the Kaiser.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
CANT LETTER.

Miss Erma Flynt has been suffer-
ing from a severe trouble in the ear
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Denham are
preparing to move to Ohio.
Barton Hubbard sold one hog to
oliver Sims for $4S.75. Weight 800
pounds.
Earl Denham sold a sow and five
pigs to Barton Hubbard for $500.
Jason Flynt sold a cow to Elzea
Pulls.
Harvey Edwards and Wauford
Roberts have volunteered for SER
vice in the navy.
Eldred Hart is in Council Bluffs,
Iowa, at the bedside of his brother.
Tom Broadus delivered hogs at
Mexico last week.
Misses Lota and Martha Nevins
and Miss Amelia Knoeble spent the
weekend in Mexico.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
THE END is NEAR.

We are living in the cleaning
OF the Gentle ag- you know,
Which began in ancient Babylon
Nations reap whate'er they sow,
Some have dreamed she would grow
better,
AS the ages would unfold.
But their dream soon proved fancy,
For the prophets clearly told
That this age would end in carnage
War clouds hanging thick and low,
angry with eachother,
Grief and sorrow. pain and woe.
Anti-Christ will soon develop;
Tribulation is drawing near;
will be the climax,
This is foretold by the seer.
So today the Church is waiting
For the rapture in the air;
Jesus Christ will soon be coming,
If not ready,--then prepare.
g. c. KINNEY.
Molino, Mo.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
MIR. ELLINGTON DEAD.
First insertion December 20, 1917

Asa Ellington, 80 years old died
at his home on Bean Creek, north
east of Mexico Tuesday morning, af-
ter a very short illness. He had
been n Mexico only day or two be-
fore apparently we'll and healthy.
The wife and one child survive him.
The funeral was he Id at the home
yesterday morning, at 10 o'clock,
conducted by Rev. C. A. Mitchell
Burial in Rising Sun cemetery.
Mr.. Ellington was the son of Mr..
and Mrs. T, C. Ellington. We ex-
tend our sympathy to the bereaved
ones.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
RUSH HILL COMMUNITY.

Mr.. Luther Sims surprised his
wife with a new player piano bought
from ]. w. Dye of Perry.
Misses Anna Miller and Nola Han
ma were shopping in Mexico Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alva Bethel spent
Sunday with Geo. Downs and family.
Bro. Wood filled his regular ap-
pointment here Sunday.
Ladies of the Littleby Missionary
Society took in $73 at their Bazaar
A large crowd attended despite the
extreme cold weather.
Lendon Davis and Miss Pearle Da-
Wis visited Mrs. H. F.Holtreman.
Will Young's brother from Illinois
is his guest at his home here.
The people of Rush Hill gave a
rabbit hunt. They will have an oys-
ter supper between Christmas and
the New Year.
? Frank Lang and Mr.. Dagenhart Of
st. Louis are guests of Val Erdel.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
ARMENIAN RELIEF SUNDAY.
Sunday School Collection Dec. %
For War Sufferers.

The. State Interdenominational
Sunday School Assn has named Sun
day, Dec.23, as Armenian relief day,
and asks Sunday Schools in Audrain
affiliated with Audrain County S. s.
Assn to take a collection for relief
work on that date. The money should
be forwarded to Miss Ruth Cook, sec
retary of the county organization.
Over 100000 people are in dan
ger of starvation in Armenia, Chris
tians and victims of Turkish mis-
treatment Help Audrain do her part,
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
NOTICE TO HUNTERS.

We, the undersigned, positively
prohibit any trespassing or hunting
on our premises:
W. H, Blythe
Names will be added to run for
time for 25c each.
w. H. Morgan.
Noble Barnes.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20

The United States Senate this
week concurred in the House amend
ment for the nationwide prohibition
amendment. The question will now
be up to the State Legislatures. The
day for booze is going, going.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20

j. T. Johnson bot three fine Po-
land China male hogs recently, great
good fellows and costing Mr.. johnson
a fancy price. Two bot from Horace
Mundy; one from H,F. .Pritchett of
New London, Mo.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20

According to the State Board of
Agriculture, 16,2OO acres of wheat
were sown in Audrain County this
last fall. 1t is great increase in
acreage over former years.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
SANTA CLAUS LETTER.

Mexico, Mo-, Dec. IS, 1917. Dear
Santa Claus: l want wash-board,
a clothes-line, a piano, and doll,
and bring Irene Heller a doll-buggy,
and bring James Robert Davis at
Santa Fe an auto. Your little friend,
Fern Heizer.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
DAMAGE BY FIRE.

The building occupied by the Cas-
ey Pharmacy, opposite the City Hall,
was badly damaged by fire early
Tuesday morning. The blaze caught
in the back end of the building.
Loss covered by insurance.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20

The regular meeting of the o. E.
S. Friday night, December 21, is the
last regular meeting of that order
for 1917. Installation of officers
and other business of interest. Ey-
cry member is especially urged to
be present. Visiting o. E. S. are in
vited to attend.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20

The funds of the the Red Cross are
to be used to help our soldier boys.
You may sympathize with the
Kaiser-No, you may not! You bet
ter not express yourself against the
welfare and best care of the sons of
your neighbors, either.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20

Virgil BarnAtt, brother of Mrs.
Jesse Martin, in training at Camp
Funston, was operated on recently
for appendicitis. He is reported as
recovering all right.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20

Ask Us What To Buy For Christmas.
We have been answering that
question for the past quarter of "a
century and are experts in supplying
Ideal gifts of gold and silver wares
at most satisfactory prices. Ask Us.
WORRELL, The Jeweler.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20

1t does not look good for you if
you refuse to join in the Red Cross
work. Nobody wants to drive you
If you can't spare the dollar, but
you are on the wrong side if you
are a knocker.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
KNITTING NEEDLES,

Late shipment of Amber and Ivory
silver decorated needles at special
Christmas price of $1.O0 a pair;
knitting and embroidery sets make
an ideal gift. We have them at
$3.50, $500, $3.50, and $1,000.
WORRELL, The Jeweler.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
XMAS TRADE

Never was better but we still
have a nice supply of Candy, Nuts,
Toys, Dolls and Presents.
JOHNSON'S VARIETY STORE
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20

Marriage license was issued We'd
nesday to Michael Devaney of Rush
Hill and Miss Alma Roberts of Ben
ton City. Also to Jack Beatty and
Miss Goldie Bishop, both of Vandalia.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
WHITE AND GOLD CHINA,

100 piece sets at $4,000, $4,000,
$65.00, Odd pieces in cups and
saucers and plates, and vegetable
dishes, at one half price.
WORRELL, The Jeweler.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
GENUINE PYRALIN IVORY.

Comb, Brush and Mirror, in cloth
lined box, fine value at $7.5O,-ini'
tial engraved and inlaid in color
free of charge.
WORRELL, The Jeweler.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20

The Circuit Court has adjourned to
January 7th when the trial of the
man accused of the bank robbery at
Farber is to come UP.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20

Mr.. Frank Lang and Mr., VIM. De-
genhardt of st. Louis are visiting the
family of Val Erdel. Jr., of Rush Hill
neighborhoOd this week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20

Our $14.75 Elgin Watches,
Are readily worth $4,000; they are
fully guaranteed and with proper
care will last and give good service
fo- 20 years.
WORRELL The Jeweler.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20

G. B. Woolery is feeding 95 big
hogs for the market. One,a thorobred
spotted Poland China, will now
weigh 700 pounds.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20

FRATERNITY JEWELRY.
For The Greek Letter Societies is
made in our shop; there is nothing
the Fraternity man of woman-boy
or girl-will appreciate more.
WORRELL, The Jeweler.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20

The Red Cross enrolment in Mex
leo Monday was over 1900. That was
fine.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20

A daughter was born, Tuesday, to
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleve Smith.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
SHOE FACTORY CONTRACT.

A meeting of subscribers to the
Shoe Factory building fund will be
held today at a. m. at the Cham
ber of Commerce headquarters. Ev-
cry subscriber is urged to attend.
The International Shoe Co., has
notified the Chamber of Commerce
that it is ready to enter into writ
ten agreement with the business peo-
PIE of Mexico regarding enlarging
the Mexico factory and increasing the
local payroll. Their engineer, Mr..
Hume, has practically completed
plans for enlargement of factory and
are reody to close formal contract.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20

FOR SALE:-New and Up-tO-
date Furniture, Stoves and Rugs.
SEWING MACHINES on easy pay
ments. Can furnish your home
or rooms complete.
Buy Now And Pay Later.
SAM NORRIS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-29
Madison Barracks
Y. M. 6. A. To Be
Dedicated Tomorrow
by Telegraph to The Tribune. !

Madison Barracks, n. Y, May %
The students of the Officers Training
Camp here got off on the third week OF
their three months course with good
weather, the first in a week. Many Of
the men had lame arms as the result Of
the second typhoid vaccination, which
they received Saturday.
Arrangements have been completed
for the dedication of the new Y. NJ.
c. A. building Wednesday. DR.. Jacob
Gould Schurman, president of Cornell
University, will deliver an address.
being the guest of Lieutenant Colonel
Sample. camp commander.
A force of military police has been
established at the camp. The men are
recruited from the Sd Infantry and
Coast Artillery companies.
The engineering company OF $50 men
will leave the camp about June IS.
They will be transferred TO the camp
at Belvoir, Va. The reason for the
transfer has not been given out. The
men are due to complete their course
of training at that camp August IL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-29
Small Western
States Lead in
Army Recruiting
Nevada and Utah First in
Obtaining Their War
Quota

Washington, May 2s.-The smaller
Western states have outdistanced the
smaller Eastern states in obtaining re-
cruits for the regular army. Nevada
and Utah have exceeded greatly their
war quota and Wyoming Will add her
name 10 the list Of honor states in an
other few days. Utah, whose war quota
is FAC, had reported up to last night
recruits TO the number OF $50, while
Vermont had obtained only 81 Of her
war quota Of 10. Wyoming has on
the list 269 OF her quota OF 900.
Enlstments in the army totalled
1896 on May &c and 81, of which num-
Der New York obtained AS, bringing
her enlistments up to 1856, or less
thar half her war quota. Illinois re-
ported 12l enlistments on Saturday
ard Sunday, and S,6l5 for the period
since April I. Pennsylvania reported
12s on May 26 and q. and 9,419 for the
period since April /. New England
reported enlistments for the last two
days as follows:
Connecticut, 4; Maine. ]; Massachu-
sets. so; New Hampshire. no report;
Rhode Island. 1, and Vermont, /.