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The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-01-30
.-eath of Mrs. Katherine McCook.

Mrs. Katherine McCook. for many
years citizen of the east part of the
county, died at her home in this city
Monday afternoon, January -. "A
few days ago she suffered stroke
of paralysis and died without regain
ing consciousness.
Funeral services were conducted
by Rev. Father Carney. of Rich Hill,
of the Catholic church in this city,
Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock and
the remains taken to Germantown,
near Montrose. where interment was
made.
Mrs. McCook was a native of
Pennsylvania, being born in that
state November IS, 1886. For many
years the family had lived in the
Spruce neighborhood, where the hus-
band died several years ago. She is
survived by five daughters and two
sons. They are Mrs. Martin Sick
man, Mrs Lon Edwards and Misses
Bertha, Blanch and Mabel McCook
and John McCook and Pete McCook,
the latter being with the American
Expeditionary Force in France.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-01-30
Fresh bird seed, Canary, hemp and
-,ra .ssed at D. O. Deacon's.

Fresh bird seed. Canary, hemp and
rape seed at l.. w. deacon D
Mr.: and Mrs. VIII Fritz. of Rich
Hill. spent Sunday in this city visit
ing friends.
Spring is coming. Buy Shumate
razor and come out of the brush.
WeMott & Major.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard lsley, who
had been honeymooning in Kansas
CITY. returned home Thursday OF
last week.
Harry and Clyde Vantrees, cane:
down from Kansas City the last OF
the week and made short visit with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs, j. C.
Vantrees.
The citizens OF East Boone town
shin staged another wolf drive FRI
day of last week, says the Adrian
Journal. but it was not altogether a
success as only one wolf was killed
Onlv few choice Toms and Hens
left. Want to close out by FEB. 2oth
Mrs. r. r. Ricketts,, Adrian, MO: X
F. d. No. /. Phone 22I2 Altoona
line. lo-3'
Both the girls team and the boy:
team of the Rich Hill high scho,o
won from the teams representing the
Hume High School in a basket bal
game played at Hume Friday night
of last week.
B. F. letter, pension attorney, ha:
received notice that the pension claim
of Elizabeth Stubblefield. widow o
the late R. n. Stubblefield. has beer
allowed, a pension at the rate OF ":
per month from April 30, 1918. =
w. 0. .Atkeson received word thu
last of the week that his son. Clar
ence, who is instructor of manua
training in the public schools OF Sa
vannah, Georgia, was very sick will
influenza in a hospital at that place.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-01-30
Mrs. Robert Sproul Accidentally
Killed.

Mrs. Robert Sproul, the wife of a
prominent stock man of near NY
hart was found dead in the barn yard
at her home by her husband Tues
d. morninc and it is supposed she
was knocked down and killed by the
cattle in the lot.
Mr.. Sproul was away from home at
the time and upon his return, not
findino her in the house Se went to
the barn yard to look for her and
there found her remains. One side
of her body was cr6shed. indicating
that she had probably been struck or
kicked.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-01-30

Sergeant Scott Newsome, of the
nth ammunition train of the Rain
bow division. returned last week to
Camp Dodge, after q pleasant visit in
this city at the home Of his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. G. Newsome. On
his way back to Camp Dodge, Sergt.
Newsome stopped off in Kansas City
and attended 4 meeting of the moth
er's club of the 18TH Ammunition
Train and told them something of the
fighting in which their sons, took
part
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-01-30

The Caruthers farm, just west OF
town. consisting of 100 acres, owned
by Mrs. ]. NJ. Graves and Mrs. Anna
l.. Caruthers, was sold last week to
!. F. Bedinger, who had recently
sold his farm a few miles south.
Consideration $1,000. MIR. Bednger
intends to erect a modern bungalow
and make it one OF the most up to
date country homes in this part OF
the country.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-01-30
Notice..

Bates county Post No. So. G. A. R.,
will NEE, Wednesday, February 5.
at , o'clock in the afternoon in the
office of d. G. Newsome. J. f., in
the basement of the court house.
S. Dent, Commander.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-05-30
GRAVES ARE DECORATED

PARIS, May 30- Every American grave in France was decorated today.
 President Wilson spoke at the mem orial services at Sursncs and Major General Pershing visited Rumagne where 2500 Americans are buried.
 Ambassador Wallace placed wreath on LaFayette's tomb. General Petain ordered the French troops to pay tri- bute to the fallen American heroes who were buried in strange land.
 President Wilson, in his memorial day talk at Sursnes, spoke earnestly and defended the League of Nations. The President said that it looked for a time that when the man who failed to support the League would be ashamed as the man who opposed tEe union of states after the rebellion.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-05-30
PLAYS UKELELE AND
 WINS HER DIVORCE

SAN FRANCISCO, May 30 Myth. ology recounts how Orpheus played so sweetly on the Tyre he won his wife back out of hades-- almost.
 Recently Victor Dequinia went him one better. With a ukelele, Victo.' played another mans wife out of the divorce court.
 Ysidro Santiago, a Filipino em- ployed in the officers quarters at thu Presidio, sued his wife flor divorce, charging wrongdoing with Dequinia Mrs. Santiago admitted she went to Dequinia's apartment, but only to hear his music on a day she had first gone to a nearby church and found i. locked. A detective employed by the husband admitted Dequinia was play. ing the ukelele when he listened at tho door.
 On the witness stand Dequinia soulful eyes heavenward, strummed on his ukelele, "Aloha, Farewell to Thee '. After hearing the music and testi- mony about cruelty by the husband Superior Judge George A. Sturtevant gave the decree to Mrs. Santiago on a cross-complaint.
 Dequinia, probably mindful of Or pheus' one mistake did not look back as he left the courtroom.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-05-30
RUBBER HEELS SAVE
 BOY FROM DEATH

CHICAGO, May So., Lawrence Ramm's study of electricity was not for naught. The young Ben Franklin, who is 12, and his brother, John, two years his senior, went out with the gang" They encountered the end of a broken electric wire, still charged with strong current. With boyish curiosity John touched the wire. He could not let go. The other boys be-. came frightened and ran. But Lawren- ce remained. Tearing off his rubber heels, he jammed them against the wire and his brothers hand was re- |sssed.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-05-30
ANGLERS ARE DISAPPOINTED

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, May 30- California anglers have had disap. pointing season thus far in the matter of their favorite sport. Reports from practically every section of the state are to the effect that streams still are too high for good fishing and the fish are running unusually small.
 These conditions are expected to improve as the streams fall and in another week or two good sport is an ticipated. The best fishing of the sea- son thus far has been found in the Sacramento river in the Pitt region and in Klamath region.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-05-30
Zara nor Sebenico.
 TREMENDOUS PROPOSALS

PARIS, May 30- The French newspapers all agree today that the Allies have previously answered Ger many's pretentious proposals made in their message to the Allies regarding the peace treaty.
 It is understood that the Council of the Four held a very brief session this morning concerning the proposals sub mitted during the night by the Ger man peace delegates. It is believed that the Allies will not consider the proposals.
 The newspapers say that Germany is now endeavoring to escape the mor- al and material consequences of the war.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-05-30
TO ARCTIC WITH
 A D|R|G|BLE
By Ass0ciated Press

PORTLAND, Maine. May 30 - Don- aid McMillan. explorer, says that an aeroplane. trip to the north pole is impracticable and ,ha. dirigible would be the better means of making Arctic explorations. The dirigible for the trip and other expenses would cost approximately one million dolla, 5.
 It is reported here tl'at Stefansson is dIckering with the Wright Brothers regarding an airship for work in the Arctic.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-05-30
PEACE TREATY OBJECTIONS
 ARE MADE

PARIS, May 30- The counter pro- posals to the peace treaty, made by the German delegates, were delivered late last night to the Allied represen- tatives.
 This morning the Council of the Four considered the proposals handed to them.
 Count Brockdorff left Versailles during the night for Spa.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-05-30
IS GOING
 INSANE

GENEVA, May 30- Doctors as- sert that former King Ludwig. of Ba- varia is fast becoming insane. The for. mer Monarch has violent fits in which he declares that Bavaria won the wa, and he wants to return to Munich heading his victorious arMy,
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-05-30
ADRIATIC QUESTION

PARIS, May 30- It is stated on high authority in peace conference quarters that the Adriatic sea ques-
 tion has practically been settled as a result of conferences held all day yes terday. It is understood that under the settlement the Italians will certainly receive the Dalmation coast but not
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-05-30
Y.M.C.A.
 PRAISED
By Associated Press

NEW YORK, May 30 .- According to report made public today the of ficial investigators of the American army praise the Young Mems Chris tian Association for work both in this country. and in Europe, especially in France. An unofficial report made several months ago condemned the As sociation's work.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-05-30
CRISIS NEAR
 IN MEXICO
By Associated Press

HAVANA, May 30- Travellers af- irving here from Vera Cruz and Tam pico say conditions in Mexico are most chaotic and are becoming worse daily. President Carranza has ordered a strict censorship according to all re- ports, and the true conditions in Mex leo are leaking out only through travellers. A general revolution and upheavel is predicted.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-05-30
BUYS STEAMER FOR ROUTE 10
 WESTWARD

and is being loaded with cargo for the north.
 Dr. Smith announced yesterday that Seward will be the headquarters of the Bergen and the steamer will ply between that port, Dutch harbor and way ports.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-05-30
WILSON AT MEMORIAL
 SERVICE
By Associated Press

PARIS, May 30- President Wilson is speaking this afternoon at the Mem orial Day exercises at the American cemetary at Sursnes, a suburb Of Paris. The President laid a wreath presented by the American Boy Scouts, upon a memorial tomb.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-05-30
By Associated Preas

SEATTLE. May 30 pr. Smith, of Portland, has purchased the steamer Bergen. This steamer will be used on the route to the westward part of Alaska formerly covered by the steamer Dora. The Bergen is heie
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-05-30
() F F
By Associated Press

WASHINGTON, May 30 Ameri- can seaplane N C A. left Lisbon for Plymouth, England this morning 0 1t landed at the mouth of the Mondego river, 100 miles north of Lisbon. It is believed that engine trouble occurred. The seaplane is probably left high by the tide as wireless information says that the flight will not be continued until high tide tomorrow.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-05-30

Steamer Northwestern will turn back from Seward, according to ad- vices received by Agent Mcdonald and not go to Anchorage.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-05-30
YANKEES
 MISSING
 IN AFIRE
By Associated Press

LONDON. May 30- A Cologne dis patch says that as the result of fire in a building of the American Army of Occupation in the Coblenz area, and the explosion of an ammunition dump, eighty men are missing.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-05-30

PLYMOUTH, May 30- The British Admiralty is planning to give the crew of N CA great reception upon their arrival.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-05-30

The web house of the Carlisle Packing Company at Cordova was re- gently destroyed by fire. The loss is estimated to be. .3so,oo0.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-05-30
VILLA IS ON
 WARPATH
Sy Associated Prens

JAUREZ, May 90 It is reported that Villa troops are moving in the direction of this city. The garrison here is strong enough to resist any attack.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-05-30

Judge Weber of Wrangell claims to have the most quiet community in the north. He has not had a single case, nor . wedding this yesy.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-05-30
VETS FIGHT
By Associated fress

SEATTLE, May 30 The vets have opened headquarters here for the state and have started out to obtain signatures to petitions asking a refer undum on WaShington's ratification of the prohibition amendment.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-05-30
NORTHWESTERN
 COMING NORTH
By Associated Press

SEATTLE, May 30 Steamer Northwestern sailed for Seward and way ports yesterday morning. The passengers for Seward are Arthur Marsh Mrs. J. H. Nelson, R. Grohald, Ole Osmondson and two steerage.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-05-30

Captain James w. Johnson, for merly stationed at Fort Liscum, has resumed the duties of physician for the Pioneers Home a. Sitka and also town councilman to which office he was elected. When pr. Johnston ar rived at Juneau on his way home from Valdez. he was requisitioned by Gov ernor Riggs to aid in the suppression of influenza at Skagway ard was yery ypeesssful in ssving akay Ives
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-05-30

Brest, May 30- It was understood here that Commander Reed, of the N C 4- wanted to reach Plymouth on Memorial day and that was the reason he made the start early this morning from Lisbon.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-05-30

SEATTLE, May S0- A General Wood for President Club has been formed here where the general state headquarters will be. Major H. s. Armstad, of Spokane, is one of the leading members of the club.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-05-30
POLITICS
By Associated Press

CHICAGO, May 80 The Demo- crats are discussing former U. ;. Treasurer McAdoo and Attorney Ger eral Palmer as candidates for the Presidency in case President Wilson does not run again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-17
SNAP SHOTS
AT HOME NEWS

Up to date about fifty Boy Scouts have
signed up to take the examination for
membership in the city health service to be
held July n.
A Ford machine owned by Mrs. Myrtle
Duncan Huske, 1915 Buchanan street, was
stolen Wednesday afternoon from Ninth
street and Kansas avenue. Its license
number. is 71s1O engine number 14I4114.
The Woman's Home Missionary society
of the Euclid Avenue NJ. Z. church will
meet Friday morning with Mrs. Edwin
Locke at 500 Buchanan. The meeting Will
be from 10 to II, followed by a picnic
lunch.
After spending two weeks in Chicago,
where she assisted DR.. Bertha Van Hoosen,
head of the Mary Thompson hospital, DR..
Elyenor Ernest has returned to Topeka.
Mary Thompson Is a hospital for women
and children.
The estate of the late Robert Kingman.
who died in Mexico City, was appraised
and sold Wednesday. Lewis kingman.
one Of the heirs, bought the 19S acres of
Shawnee county land for $15,514 and the
money was divided among the heirs.
The fall styles are already being worn
in Topeka by ardent wooers Of Dame
Fashion. In temperature of more than 90
degrees some of the "step ahead" women
folks of the town are displaying the mil
linery and the furs which will be much
in evidence about fair time. A number
Of Topeka women have already made pub
lie appearance in fall apparel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-17

against the Rumanians, which is
planned to start in a few days.
The few comparative moderates lett
in the soviet government are rapidly
Withdrawing. Boehm was one Of
these. The policy of the soviets Is
now rapidly turning to the extreme
left. There have been frequent cases
of sabotage in the railway service as
well as in the public services. because
of resentment of the employees against
this attitude of the Reds.
Allied Intervention Necessary.
In the belief of members of the for
mer Hungarian government, now ex-
lied in Switzerland. Occupation OF
Budapest by American and British
forces as a strategic base"-in con-
formity with the conditions of the ar
mistice-would not meet with real OPP
position from the Bolsheviki, and
would render an offensive unneces-
sary. But this is predetermined
But there appears, however. to be
an actual need for allied occupation
of Vienna, since the Bolsheviki are re-
ported to be planning another coup
here July Fl.
Copyright. 1919. by United Press)
Advices from Paris, Wednesday.
stated that a final battle between the
allies and the Hungary Reds was be-
lieved near. Allied missions had
urged intervention, 1t was said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-17
LOCAL MENTION

Judge Robert D. Carver TODAY de-
MED William Steele a divorce from
Ethel Steele. Mrs. Steele claimed her
husband wanted a divorce in order to
marry another woman. They are
negroes.
Liberty Bonds bought and sold
Shawnee Investment Co. 5s4 Kan. av
Cash paid for liberty bonds. John
Kleinhans. S27 Quincy. Phone 2T61 ].
ADV.
Howard L. Chew, of Pittsburg. who
served with the colors in France was
found insane by commission in pro-
bate court today and committed to the
State hospital. The lad was brought
TO Topeka from Fort Des Moines for
trial in accordance with the govern
ment system OF trying all insane SOL
diers in the capital city of their home
state. TIE lad hated the army from
the start, SO testimony showed, and
never mixed with his comrades He
finally became violent and has at
tackled nurses at various times, accord
ing to testimony.
1000 Columbia Phonograph records.
Absolutely new. IS cents each. Blitz,
5l2 Kansas avenue.-Adv.
Safety razor blades sharpened bet
ter than new. 25c-35c dog. Erunt-
Martin.-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-17
THEY WANT MORE
.Firemen Not Satisfied With 50
Month Increase.
City Employees To Make Fur
Their Efforts for Raise.
MANY WILL LEAVE SERVICE
Impossible To Pay Living Elk.
penses on Present Scale.
Chief HanIOn Has Hard Time
Maintaining Force.

A delegation of firemen will attend
the special meeting of the city COM
missioners to be held Saturday for the
purpose Of voting on the amendment
to the salary ordinance proposed by
Mayor Corwine giving every member
of the fire department raise OF 81
Firemen are far from being salts
fled with the new raise and intend to
make further efforts to procure more
money.
The first class firemen want s29
more than the raise of 81. The sec
ond class firemen want $25 more than
the 81 raise to bring the salary up to
the figure desired, or SIP. At pres
ent first class firemen are paid $50.
per month, while second class men
receive $50.
In discussing the question today. a
fireman who has been in the service
number of years, stated that had
firemen been raised a number of years
ago 1t would not be necessary for them
to ask for so much now. In the last
couple of years men with families have
had no other alternative than staying
in the service and going steadily in
debt or of leaving for some other line
of work. Many men have left the
service on account of the impossibility
Of providing for their families in an
adequate way out OF the salary the
city pays them.
He said: Suppose a man had a
family-wife and say two children.
He is trying to buy a home on month
ly payments. He has been paying on
the home for a number of years. Say
he started this proposition a number
Of years ago. He figured out what he
could afford to pay each month on
the house, making allowance for food.
clothes, medical attention and small
pleasures. Now-in order not to lose
the house he must still make the same
payments, he still needs food and
clothes, but the same amount of money
will buy about half as much and he
goes steadily into debt. He is forced
to take other work IL possible. Figure
out for yourself where the men are
going to come out"
He believes that many men will
leave the department II they are not
paid more money. Many are arrang-
ing now to take up other work. In
the last three years Chief Hanlon has
had hard time holding the force to-
gether and the difficulties increase
each month. 1t is also a great deal
harder to find men to fill vacancies.
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