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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27
With Other Editors
The Worm May Turn.
From Montreal Gazette) =.

The demon run having been defeated in
America, tobacco is to be vigorously assailed,
and the prediction is made that it will be as
dead as the bar within five years. The 1nten-
ton then is to attack the theatre and the NOV
ing picture house with view to their abolition
also. Pursuits of such a course will surely
provoke reaction that will end in the reform
ers losing all the ground they have won
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27

with the arrival Of Billy Sundays advance
agent. Rock Island is starting to prepare for
strenuous six weeks. Don't be surprised if
you hear that some of the city's most notorious
Northumberland perhaps one or two of our
so-caIled highly respected and prominent cit
izens-have gone TO more comfortable chimes
to spend the fall davs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27

United States senators who hate President
Wilson because Of his politics were loaded to
attack the peace treaty and League of Nations
covenant because the Monroe doctrine was not
ssfeguarded Finding that they were mistaken
in this, they had to try to find something else
to object to-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27
The War a Year Ago

Canadians captured 1000 prison.
ers south OF the Somme.
French captured Rove and ad-
vanced two miles beyond.
British again pierced Hindenburg
une-and. .eptared -Rapaume.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27

George Washington probably was the rich
est man in the United States at the time of
his death but nobody ever heard mean things
said about him that account. Time was
when it was considered an honor to have
money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27

Chief OF Police Cox has taken the right
stand in ruling against the parking of auto
mobiles on Second and Third avenues. The
main thoroughfares of the city should be kept
clear for the constant traffic which passes
through them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27

Quentin Roosevelt Post is the name chosen
by the Oyster Bay post of the American Legion.
His brothers in arms of his home town could
not have found a more fitting means of honor
ing a comrade who fought so valiantly and fell.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27

It is lawful in Texas, according to the at
torney general of the state, to sell soft drinks
but not cigars, on Sunday For ways that are
devious we must hand it TO the trainers of the
statutes of our southern commonwealth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27

Polish postage stamps now bear the head of
Paderewski. but with his hair cut" Thus art
bows to the necessities of politics in perma-
nently embalming the pianists fame.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27

When we all get to going right maybe We
will get the kaiser out OF cold storage, too,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27

The least the citxsean do is to keep the
weeds out Of the downtown streets. There is
a patch At Eighteenth street and Fourth ave
nue. that is "a sample of unsightliness in this
respect >
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27

"Raisin prices raised" But there is moth
ing new in that-they're always raisin prices
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27

viii some one kindly tell US" queries the
Albany Journal whether the use of tobacco
is more injurious than the wearing of tight
corsets?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27

It seems like contradiction Of terms to
be informed that the film operators vote
against strike.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27
Menu Hints.
BREAKFAST.

Menu Hints.
BREAKFAST.
Stewed Prunes Dat Meal
Buttered Toast Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Baked Beans Brown Bread
Celery and Date Salad
Tea
DINNER.
Cream of Potato Soup
Bacon and Liver
Sliced Cucumbers Spinach
Chocolate Junket Coffee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27

China is now paying the price of peace at
any price
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27
Argus Information Bureau

By sInf-
and
ndenal the replies WtHbs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27

A needle passes through so op-
sratnnz znannEac1ura-
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-02-13
A Noble Woman Dies.

In the death of Mrs. Sue P. Smith
wife of the late John w. Smith, But
Ter lost one of those noble soul.
whose influence for good was fell b,
trvery one who came into her pres
ence. Though extremely modest ant
unassuming by nature, her strong
Christian character SO attracted and
impressed her neighbors and friend:
that all can truly say they loved her
Very early in life she joined the NJ
+. church, South, and spent her life
in consistent christian living-a life
of service and sacrifice. The hus-
band and six children, while resi-.
dents here were all members of her
church, composing perhaps the larg-
est family of active members in any
church in Butler at that time.
Mrs. Smith was daughter of DR..
John r. James and Amanda L.
James. She was born near the city
OF Russellville, Logan County, Ken.
lucky, Nov. 25th, I845. She grew to
womanhood in that community and
on Dec. 27th, 1866, she was married
to John Wesley Smith.
To this happy union SIX children
were born, all of whom survive.
They are James II. and John II.
Smith, of Arkansas City, Kansas:
Jesse T. Smith. of Butler, Missouri;
Mrs. ]. A. Carey. of Pittsburg, Kan
sas; DR.. G.. r. Smith, of Duncan.
Oklahoma. and Mrs. c. w. knipple,
OF Wichita. Kansas.
The Smith family moved to Butler
i'll January, 1888. Mr.. Smith died
here on May 9TH. 1910. Mrs. Smith
and her youngest daughter, Miss
Myrtle, maintained their home here
until the marriage OF Miss Myrtle to
MIR. c. w. knipple, of Wichita, Kan
sas, in June. 1917. Since that time
Mrs. Smith has divided her, time
among her six children, all OF whom
are married. At the time of her
death, Sunday morning, Feb. 9th,
1910, she was with her daughter,
Mrs. Carey, at Pittsburg. Kansas.
She suffered an attack of influenza
about the first OF November last.
This was followed by complication
OF ailments which come with age.
and all that medical science and
good nursing could do failed to re-
store her to health.
Her body was brought. to Butler
and laid to rest in beautiful Oak
Hill cemetery by the side of her hus-
band with whom she enjoyed the
pleasures of all earthly home for
nearly fifty years.
The funeral service was conducted
by Rev. Walt +. Hill, her pastor, at
the NJ. +. church. South. at three
o'clock p. III. Monday, Feb. 10th,
1919.
Besides her children, Mrs Smith
leaves but one immediate relative, X.
w. James of Rich Hill. Missouri,
brother.> All mourn deeply their loss
but are comforted greatly by the
hope which she often expressed OF
happy reunion OF families in the
Bright Eternal Home. X
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-02-13
Judge ]. B. March Appointed
Highway Engineer.

Since Highway Engineer Joseph
Flamnlang, who is now-with- the
army of occupation in France. joined
the National army, Bates county has
been without a highway engineer,
and as it was uncertain when he
would return the county court last
week appointed Judge Joseph . B.
March, of Usage township to the va
cancy.
The cotfnty is fortunate in beng
able to secure the services of an en-
gineer possessing the qualifications
OF Judge March. He served the
county as county surveyor from
1902 until 1896. He afterward at
tended the University of Missouri,
graduating from the law department.
After his graduation he returned to
Rich Hill, where he practiced law for
few years. When the Panama
canal was constructed he was one of
the engineers in charge of the work
and when system OF government
was organized for the zone he was
appointed one OF the Federal court,
Judges and served for more than
five years in that capacity. He re-
signed and returned TO Rich Hill and
later moved to his farm. where he
has since been engaged in farming.
The Judge took immediate charge
of the office and will in the near
future move his family to this city.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-02-13

24o acre farm for sale. Sand and
limestone soil. Every acre tillable.
Dora Harshaw,
I8-2t Butler, Mo
T. c. Robinson, the map man, left
the last of the week for California,
where he expects to remain the bal
ance of the winter, and where he
may locate.
R. n. Burns. pioneer merchant
Of Appleton City, died at his home
in that city last week, as the result OF
a stroke of paralysis. Funeral SER
vices were held Friday. 49,
H. P. James, for many years a
prominent groceryman of Rich Hill.
has disposed of his store and accept
ed a position as manager of the Lo-
gam Moore lumber yards in that city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Wilson of
Mound township, received = message
from the. War Department Monday
notifying them of the death of their
son, William, in France January 18th
of pneumonia.-Adrian Journal
: For Sale.-9oo acre farm at a bar
gain. Extra nice land; improve
ments only fair; possession March
SIT 1919
Cali or SEQ ]. NJ. Duke or w. w.
Parish. Adrian. Mq. lS-2tS,
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-02-13
BIG DAY FOR THE B. H. S.
The Debating Team Won Decision
Over Carthage Team and
Basket Ball Team Won
Two Games From
Rich Hill,

Since Friday the students of the
Butler High School hav e been just
trifle puffed> up. And they have a
good right to be for that night the
debating team, Misses Emma Wix
and Vivian Wolfe, defeated, the Car
thage team in the home town of the
latter and at the same time the
basket ball teams were winning two
games from the teams representing
the Rich Hill High School.
Misses Wix and Wolfe were &C
companied to Carthage by their
coach, Miss Doris Jones, of the
High School faculty, and their faith
ers, ]. +. Wix and +. S. Wolfe. The
subject was Resolved. That the
Formation of National Labor Par
ty Would be for the Best Interests
of the l.aboring Glasses OF the Unit
ed States" The Butler team having
the negative side of the question. By
winning this debate Butler is one of
the four schools in the southwest
district which have not been beaten
and eliminated from the final con-
tests.
There will be two more debates
and if Butler should win again they
will be in the final debate which will
take place at Columbia.
The girls and boys basket ball
teams won their games from the
Rich Hill teams The boys winning
their game by score Of % to IS
and the girls won by the top heavy
Score of Fl to 4. The Rich Hill
teams were accompanied by good
crowd of rooters and sprung a novel
ty on the Butler crowd in a girl yell
leader and she sure kept the Rich
Hill bunch on their toes cheering for
their team all the way.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-02-13
Ohio Street M. E.

At II a. M. subject, THE Golden
Rule Applied We would be glad
to have business men present. We
won't call you thieves. like the other
preacher did-if he did, and he did
not, is my guess.
Having been business man for 80
years. we have an entirely different
opinion from the one expressed by
some preacher, somewhere, some
time. OF course, some business men
are not honest, according to their
own statement, but we believe the
most of them are. Evidence, thirty
years experience.
You will be welcomed if you come
and we believe you will be glad you
were there. All services as usual
during the day. We have no clubs
10 throw at any one but the devil,
and we are "tickled to pieces when
we can make him roar.
A. J.. Cutrell, Pastor.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-02-13

Rich Wells. of Carthage, made a
short visit with his mother, Mrs.
Mary Wells, in this city, the last OF
the week.
Born on Thursday, Feb. E. 1919, to
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Coleman, a
girl. The young arrival has been
A4amed Betty Jane.
In, last Fridays casualty lists
! cabled from France. appeared the
name of Corp. Archie T. Hicks,
wounded severely.
Walter Williams Nand Kirkby
Walker. who are attending the Uni
versity at Columbia, spent Sunday in
this city with home folks.
]. F. Bedinger, who recently sold
the Caruthers farm just west Of
town, has bought the Lane place
just south Of the city limits.
Capt. George Caruthers left Friday
for his station Camp Wadsworth.
S. c.. after spending . fourteen
days ft,rloueh in this city with home
folks. 49,
Mrs. Lon Murphy. of fairfield,
Washington, left the first of the
week for Trenton, Missouri. where
she will visit before returHing to her
home. :
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-02-13

John Lawson, jr., spent Sunday
with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Johr
Lawson, OF Summit township.
Effie NJ. Sears, an osteopathit
physician. has located in Butler fol-
the practice OF her profession.
F. H. Crowell left the first of the
week for Lincoln. Illinois, to attend
the annual meeting Of the Scully
agents.
H. G, Cook. of the American
Clothing House, left the first of the
week for the eastern markets to buy
goods for his store.
Miss nellie T. Smith returned
Monday from Kansas City: where
with her sister, Mrs. w. +
Phillips. :.
Vance X. Wells arrived the first
of the week from Enid. Oklahoma,
on visit to his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. Fl. Wells. Mr.. Wells is
travelling for the Huneberry & Com
pany hacking company.
Clyde rip" Haynes, who has for
some time been in charge. of the Inn
barber shop, is now with lgou &
Johnson. on Chestnut street. and
cordially invites all of his old pa
irons to give him a call. IS-lt
Lieut. Walker T. Smith, Who has
been spending a few weeks in this
city with his mother, Mrs. VIII
Arnold, lett Monday for his home
at Livingston. Montana. Lieut.
Smith has received his discharge
from the service.
N. w. Murphy, one of The Times
old standbys from the Spruce neigh
borhood,,, was in town Tuesday and
made this. office a pleasant visit.
Mr.. Murphy is, one of the pioneer
citizens of Deepwater township and
no man stands higher in that COM
munity.
w. F. Lacy will hold sale at his
place, three miles east Of Butler, on
Wednesday, February 70, at which
he will offer. some good live stock
and a quantity OF farm implements
and household and kitchen furniture
Mr.. Lacy has sold his farm, but has
not yet decided where he will To-
cate. 0,
Riley Gilbert, one of the most
prominent farmers and stockmen OF
northeastern Bates, has sold his
farm and on Friday, February FL.
will hold a sale and dispose of his
live stock and farm implements. Mr..
Gilbert has worked hard for many
years and has we'll earned rest due
him. He contemplates moving to
Butler and taking things easy for a
time.
The first of the week workmen
commenced tearing d6Wn the old
frame house on Lyons street, just
north of the county Jail. This is>one
of the Oldest houses in Butler. being
built Immediately at the close of the
war and in its time was considered
very fine dwelling. Much of the
dimension lumber and sheeting is in
practically as good condition as
when put into the building.
A. H. Culver attended the Hard
Roads meeting in Jefferson City the
last of the week. The issuing of
bonds to build the roads was thor
oughly discussed, but some of the
best lawyers in the meeting were OF
the opinion that . bond issue or
dered by the Legislature would be
unconstitutional and the onlv w;Av IN |
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-02-13
Quentin Roosevelt's Slayer Reported
Dead.

Burlington. VT. Feb. 6-Christian
Donhauser. the German aviator who
shot down Lieut.. Quentin Roosevelt
over the German lines on the west
ern front. was killed on January l.,
last. according to word which came
today from Ben Braker, who was
stationed at flying field in Ger
many and who claims to have wit
messed the death of the German.
He says the latters plane became
uncomfortable and plunged to the
ground
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-02-13

Stetson hats at Black & Sons.
Douglas shoes at Black & Sons.
Trade with the boys at Black &
Sons.
Special lot of shoes at SAYS. We
have your size, Black & Sons.
Let us sell you your work clothes
this year. Black & Sons Clio. Co.
Everything sold with guarantee
Be wise and trade at Black & Sons.
New spring suits and shoes are
arriving. Make your selection early
Let Black & Sons show You.
Making special prices on duck
and corduroy coats, corduroy pants,
sweaters. overcoats. This is the
time to buy and save money.
Black & Sons.
Mr.. and Mrs. Green Walton, of
this CITY have received the an
nouncement of the marriage of their
son, Green Walton, Jr., which oc-
CURED in Los Angeles, California
February g Mr.. Walton
was raised to manhood in this vicin.
ity, where he has, = host Of friends,
to wish him hao1aneGs and prosperi-1
~ h his narfied 1ife.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-02-13
Charters Bred Sow Sale.

The Charter Oak sale of Poland
China bred sows was held at the
Charteroak farm, northwest OF town
"Wednesday OF last week, and was
we'll attended and the stock brought
fair prices. Monarch Giantess top.
ping the list at $3.50. The s. sows
sold brought All average of $I.,s
each. 20 of the animals were pur-
chased by Bates county farmers and
breeders.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-02-13
Presbyterians Install Pastor.

Rev. John Baxter Clyde was Tues
day evening installed as pastor of the
LOCAL Presbyterian church. The in
stallation ceremonies were conduct
ed by Drs. {. c. Mckinley and G. T.
Beatty, of Kansas City, and Rev.
Mullendore. OF Spruce.
.- At the conclusion of the insta1Ia-
ton ceremony pleasant social hour
was spent and light refreshments
served.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-02-13
South Methodist Church.

South METHODIST Church.
Sunday School. GAS.
Sermon at II a. m. If you think
that the world is getting worse, be
sure and be out and you will get
sympathy.
Service at 7:3O.
We will be pleased to see you at
any of these services.
Walt E. Hill,
Pastor.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-02-13

John Lawson, jr., spent Sunday
with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Johr
Lawson, OF Summit township.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10
cult Court.
Sept. 1918 25.
Esteemed Woman Dies

Mrs. Reuben Cox died at her
home on Big Hill avenue, Tues
day at noon, after an illness OF
several weeks duration. Mrs.
Cox was before her marriage,
Miss Boulware and moved to
Richmond about IL years ago.
She was a member of the Mt.
Zion church, a true Christian, a
must unselish character, and al
ways thoughtful of comfort of
others. She is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. John Yates, OF
this city, and Mrs. Preston Cox,
of the county; one brother, Mr..
Richard Boulware, of New Mexi-
co, and sister in Missouri.
The funeral will be conducted at
her late residence this afternoon
at 4 o'cock by Rev. D. H. Math~
erly. Burial in Richmond ceme-
terry.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10
PEPTONA
WILL HELP YOU

1T PUTS THE "PEP" into run
down systems. It contains organic
Iron, Malt, Manganese and Cod Liver
Oil Extract, medicinal agents extern
sively used as 4 tonic and strength
builder. Valuable for enriching the
blood, for aiding the assimilation of
food, and for building the health
generally. q
If you have trouble recoverl q
normal health after grippe, cd
bronchitis, or influenza, il your blood
is not up to standard, if your food as
similation is faulty, if you need
PeptOna to help you. It is our best
tonic; it is pleasant to take and easily
tolerated by even sensitive stomachs.
We will refund your money if it does
not do you good.
For Sale Only By
H. L. PERRY & SON
The Rsxall Store
Richmond Kentucky
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10
Commissioner Sale
Mary C. Burgin's Exor., Plaintiff
Mary C. Burgin's Heirs, &c. ----Defs.

Mary c. Burgin's Heirs, &c. ----Defs
Pursuant to a judgment and order
of sale entered in the above styled
action by the Madison Circuit Court
at it's May term, 1919, the undersign-
ed Commissioner will expose to public
sale to the highest and best bidder at
the hour of 2 o'clock p. M, in front
of court house door. Saturday Sept.
27, the following described property:
A certain tract of land in Madison
county, KY, on the west fork of Otter
Greek, and on the Hitch Mill road
and described as follows:
Beginning at stone corner; thence
S Sc w 80 poles, N 46 w 20 poles to
beech; thence S 70 1-2 II poles to a
stake in the road; thence along the
middle of the road and Samuel
Benefits line N ga w a poles, N 81
w 16 poles, N Is 1-2 w 81 poles N
81 1-2 w 20 poles, N 25 1-2 w 70
poles to a beech at the old Chenault
corner in said Benefits line; thence
with the Chenault inc N 81 E 26 poles
N 60 E 55 IL poles to a stone, the
Chenault corner; thence S IS 1-2 E II
poles to the beginning, containing 7C
acres.
Terms-Said land will be sold on 9
credit of 6 to IL months, the pur-
chaser being required to execute sale
bonds with approved security payable
to the Commissioner and bearing 6
per cent interest from day Of sale
until paid, with lien retained on the
land to secure the payment of same.
Purchaser to be given immediate
possession Of land except house and
garden.
r. B. TERRILL
Master Commissioner Madison Cir
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10
Richmond Madison County Wednesday Afternoon September l0l9l9
RICHMOND FEEDERS
SECOND ON CATTLE

Father was pitted against son in
the $4,000 fatted and feeding cattle
exhibited at the Kentucky State Fair
Tuesday when James Caldwell and his
son, Kenneth, each were contending
for the championship prize to be
awarded the best steer in Kentucky.
The Caldwells are from Bourbon
county. The boy, who is only IL
years old, won. The award was made
in ring 81, the prize being for the
best grain fattened single head, pure
bred or grade steer.
James Caldwell won again in trying
for the best six head of cate. James
We'll of Lexington, won two first
prizes in the cattle show. taking the
championship for the best grass fat
tened carload of fifteen pure bred or
grade steers and the championship
for the best six grass fattened pure
bred or grade steers. Collins and
Taylor, Richmond, were second in
both of these rings.
R. E. Moreland, Lexington, won
first prize for the best, stable of
horses owned or controlled by an ex-
exhibitor, with the Kalaraman Farms
Springfield, taking second money.
John P. Crozier's Liberty Girl won
the mare championship from splen-
did field of nine. Second went to w.
L. Lewis Adelaide Genee, third to
D. 7. Matlack's Leila Lee, fourth to
Tiger Rose and fifth to La France,
both owned by Mrs. Lula Long Combs.
Beauchamp, from the Lewis barn,
won the combined stallion class, Ken
tucky's Best second and Nobleman
third. Moreland won first for saddle
geldings with Sinbad and roadster
stations with Sublime. Stewart and
Day, of Lexington, were second with
Jack Barnett. Twilight Hour, from
the Moreland stable, won the three
gated class from 15 hands and 1872.
Ollie James won first for saddle stall
lion. The class for walking mares
was won by Letton Viment, second
going to w. B. Howell, Louiville, and
third to J. M. Long, Paducah.
Following the stake was the
combined five-gaited saddle stall
lion class. The winner was Beat
champ, owned by w. L. Lewis,
the second prize going to Ken
tucky's Best, from the stable of
o. B. Brown, and third to Noble
man, shown by Edgar T. Doty. of
Richmond.