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The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-10-21
Was the Joke on the Burglars?

The Rich Hill Review says that
John w. Jamison, whose home was
entered by burglars one night last
week, thinks that the joke is on the
burglars because they only got a
couple of pounds of butter and two
dozen eggs" No one but banker
could appreciate a joke of that. sort
these times of h. c. |. The Review
says that Mr.. Jarison suspects that
the burglars were after wet goods,"
of the good old Bourbon variety, that
Missouri politicians are supposed to
keep, but that they were disappomt-
ed,
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-10-21
Farmers Bank of Spruce into New
Quarters.

Francis Goodwin, cashier of the
Farmers Bank of Spruce, was bust
ness visitor to the county seat Mon
day evening. He states that the re-
modelling of their new quarters is
about completed and that the bank
will move in about October 80. A
new glass front has been put in the
building, windows cut in the: side.
new floor laid, new and up-to-date
vault installed and some new fixtures
added, all of which make it one of
the most attractive and convenient
banking rooms in the county.
The Farmers Bank of Spruce, while
one of the newer banks of the county,
has made a name for itself as a safe,
conservative institution and its bust
ness has shown steady increase
since its opening. Its directors are
among the best and most influential
men OF the community. Its cashier
Francis Goodwin, has thorough
knowledge of the banking business
i'll all its branches. 1t might be said
that he has grown up" in bank,
as his father is a banker, and he has
made study of that business ever
since his boyhood days.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-10-21
For the Best Essay in Favor of
Hospital for Bates County.

l will give five dollars for the best
essay advocating a hospital for Bates
County. Essays will be judged on
the best expressed reasons why
Bates County is in such urgent need
of hospital.
Essays not to contain over two
hundred and fifty words, neatly writ
ten or typewriter if possible and
reach me not later than Monday
morning, October 25th. Best essay
will be published in all county papers.
All essays will be judged by COM
,nittee of three. The contest is open
to any man, woman or child in Bates
County. Some one will win the prize.
1t may be you. Won't you try?
Dr. ]. S. Newton.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-10-21
w. c. T. U. Notes.

The Lone Oak w. c. T. U. had an
all day meeting last Thursday at
Peru, with IS members and two vis-
itors present. The superintendent
of the different departments were
elected, after which Mrs. w. G. .Har-
per, our pleasing president, gave an
excellent report of the state conven-
ton held in Kansas City last week to
which she was sent as a delegate,
The ballot was freely discussed by
the members and the AUGMENTATION
work was a much talked of subject
at the meeting. Meeting adjourned
to meet with the president, Mrs. w.
G. Harper in two weeks.
Press Reporter.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-10-21
Save money at Cash Sale at Walk
er-Mc Kibben's.

Save money at Cash Sale at Walk
ter-Mc Kibben's.
/ R. E. Morgan, OF Jefferson City is
Visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Asa
Morgan, and other relatives in this
city.
The Peoples Bank have a very
pleasing display of grain on exhibi.
ton in their window, but lack Ut
4 space prevents detailed account OF
! it in this issue.
/ c. c. Duke, formerly prominent
i citizen of this county, but now of St.
Louis, was visiting Butler friends the
last of the week. Although Mr..
Dukes eyesight is practically gone he
appears to be enjoying good health.
\ He was at one time county treasurer
i OF Bates county.
Wanted-Cook in family of four.
No washing or ironing, $1,000 per
week. For further particulars adj
dress
Mrs. w. F. Norman,
324 N. Washington Nevada, Mo.
The L. E. L. Class of the Baptist
church met at the home of Mrs. Liz
zie Blount on South, Mechanic street
Thursday with large attendance.
IAmong other important matters TAX
en- up it was decided to send barrel
of fruit to the Baptist home at Iron
ton.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Will Rifle motored
down from Kansas City Sunday and
spent the daya with Butler friends.
Mr.. Rifle is former resident of this
| city, being engaged in the laundry
business here many years ago. He
is now travelling for wholesale cof-
fee house.
Reduced prices will continue this
month, Black & Sons. .-.
i B. +. Johnson received a telegram
Tuesday from his niece, Pearl Pearce,
of Tulsa, Okla, notifying him of the
death of Mrs. T. X. Johnson, his sis
ter-in-law, at Houston, Texas, Octo-
Der 10. Mrs. Johnson was the daugh-
ter Of Robert Walls of Richards, Mo
Her husband, f. R. Johnson, a broth
er of B. f. Johnson, died last June.
Special for Saturday only, Oct.
23d, children's rs and 35c black
ribbed hose for 15c.
Walker McKibben's S.
B. +. Johnson, who has been buy
ing hay through Kansas and Okla
homa. for a Kansas City commits
sion company, arrived home the last
of the week and will spend the next
three weeks with his family in this
city. He says that the recent drop
i'll the price of hay put an end to hay
buying for the time being.
Suits, Shoes, Shirts, Hats, Caps.
Undcrwear-everything men and
boys wear-Black Il Sons.
Mrs. H. M. Cannon returned Mon
day from Independence, Missouri,
where on Saturday she. had attended
the marriage of her niece, Mrs. AIDE
liade Casper, to Mr.. Thomas ivy
man, which was solemnized Saturday
afternoon at the Trinity Episcopal
church in that city. Mrs. Twyman
has made several visits to this city
and has many friends among the
younger social set.
We sure appreciate the trade you
have been giving us on our special re-
ductior SALE. Keep comm in"
Black & Sons.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-10-21

Amsterdam, 7:3o, Mrs. Susan
Porter.
Friday, Oct. aand
Adrian, 2:3o p. M, Hon. James =.
Boyd
Amoret, 7:3o, D. c. Chastain
Altoona, 2:3o p. M, Mrs. Susan
Porter.
Johnstown, 7:3o, H. O. Maxey
Reynard. 7:3o, Watt B. Dawson
Rich Hill, 7:3o, Hon. James P.
Boyd
Worland, 7:3o, Gardner Smith
Ballard, 7:3o, Mrs. Susan Porter
Saturday, Oct. a3rd
Merwin, 7:3o. H. o. Maxey
Rockville, 2:3o, Mrs. Susan Porter
Double Branch school house, 7:3o,
Mrs. Susan Porter
Monday, Oct. asth
Amsterdam, 7:3o, H. o. Maxey
/ Butler, 2:3o, Mrs. w. P. Borland
: Rich Hill, 7:3o, Mrs. w. P. Bor-
land
Johhstown, z:3o, Gardner Smith
/ Virginia, 1890, Jas. A. DeArmond
Tuesday, Oct. a6th
Burdette, Ego. H. o. Maxey
Hume, ago. Mrs. w. p. Borland
Foster. z:3o. Mrs. w. P. Borland
Pleasant Gap, 7:3o, Gardner Smith
Olive School House. z:3O. lanes A.
DeArmond ! ---7=
"Wednesday. Oct. ~
Rich Hill, a:so, H. o. Maxey
Adrian, Mo-. ago, Ara Martha
Taafe
Butler, z:3o, Mrs. Martha Taafe
Amofetf7.3o, Gardner Smith
Concord School House. 7:3o, james
A. DeArmond
Thursday. Oct. .
Rieh I'm ago, Mrs. Martha Taafe
Perd. 5<Sn Mrs. M1ftha Taafe
Womea speakers will attend each
of these 1neefings, Voters are urged
to eo1iS 6ats and hear the League Of
Neeso3s aisenssed BY well informed
EspeA lt9ie -.
n flSn Of the Chicago grand
jlgs rent some tfnae inves-
- stlat eiiy sd1s tleet
e1lla =! etzk 49,
4: g q 8
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-10-21

+ Justice of the Peace B. +. Jeter left
the last of the week for Memphis
Tennessee. The Judge was very reti-
cent as to whether the trip was a
business trip or whether it was pure
ly for pleasure, but promised COM
plete report on his return.
More new Dresses and Skirts.
Walker Nc Kibbens.
~. w. Mcclure arrived last week
from Parkville, where he has tor
some time held position as head
miller in big Touring mill. Mr.. Nc
Clure was at one time miller OF the
Butler Roller Mills and it is pos
sible that he may again call Butler
home in the near future. ]
Mr.. Duen Malone and Miss Mary
M. Drysdale, Of souti, west of the city
were quietly married ut the Metho-
dist parsonage Monday AFTERNOON at
$50. They remained in the city
over night and departed for Hume
Tuesday morning, whe:e they. will
make their home. Mr.. Malone has a
lucrative position with mining cor:a-
-pany.
Special prices still on Il, Black 3
Sons Clio. Co.
c. A. calvird, Jr, Of Clinton. will
address the voters OF the county ut
fle court house In this city Ihursday
evening e S:3o O'Clock. MI. Calvifd
Is an ex-service man and comes ut
e,xo,sA "a fans.afSrvafsr atfsnle HA II m
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-10-21

]. S. Walker, agent for the New
York Life Insurance company, was a
business visitor to Carthage Monday.
Come to Rally Day service at the
NJ. r. church next Sunday.
A. Sampsel, of Nevada, has pur-
chased the Gaines property, on At
kinson avenue.
Ladies soft kid Comfort Shoes,
Walker McKibben's
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Clinkenbeard
left last week for an extended trip
through the east.
Mrs. c. f. Robbins went to Kan
sas City the last of the week for
short visit with her daughter, Mrs.
Ivan Deffenbaugh.
Rev. L. w. Keele attended a meet
ing of the state Baptist convention at
St. Joseph, Missouri, the first >of the
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe T. Smith, attend
ed the wedding of his niece, Miss
Angie Spicer, at Harrisonville Satur-
day night.
Mrs. L. P. Ash, who has, been visit
ing at the home of E. H. Roster,
north of town, left Saturday for her
home in Kansas City.
Special prices on room rugs,
Walker-McK ibben's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wisherd left
Saturday for their home at Rocky
Fordi Colorado, after visit with
relatives near Butler.
45c yard wide percale, dark or light.
on sale z7c, Waiker-McKibbe S.
Ernest Vantrces arrived the last of
the week from Denver, Colorado, for
"a visit with Butler relatives and to at
tend the funeral of his brother, Gay
lord Vantrees,. which was held Sum
day afternoon.
The Black w. c. T. U. met with
Comrade Ella Walbridge Thursday.
There were nine present. The next
meeting will be business one. All
Press Reporter.
90 head yearling high grade Hol-
stem heifers and registered males to
be sold at Butler. Missouri, Oct. goth.
Owned by members Peoples Bank
Calf Club.
Officers army hand trunks, $3.50.
Big bargain Walker McKibben's.
Ed Heavilin. ."Uncle Johnny" re-
turned the last of the week from q
visit to Sweet Springs. He, absolute
ly refuses to tell what the attraction
is at Sweet Springs that calls for a
visit every few weeks, but every one
is entitled to one guess. ~
For Sale.
Will sell at public auction after
four weeks notice, the following at
freight depot:
barrel lubricating oil.
I grease pump.
.a-4t 80 C. L Plain, Agent.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-10-21

Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Lansing, o.
Athol were in Butler shopping Tues
day.
Reduced prices will continue this
month, Black & Sons.
w. f. Walton came down from
Kansas City the last of the week ut
short visit with Butler friends.
Reduced prices will continue this
month, Black & Sons.
Rally Day at the NJ. Z. church next
Sunday. Slogan: Every Member
Present" Come and bring your
friends.
Special prices still on at Black &
Sons Clio. Co.
New Settlers-Old Settlers--We
want your business. We can save
you on your clothes and shoes il
you'll let US, Black 4 Sons.
Special prices still on at Black &
Sons Clio. Co. tx
Mrs. J. AL Trimble and daughter,
Mrs. Fallon O'Byrne, of Birming-
ham, Alabama, left Saturday for New
York and other eastern points.
Special Cash Sale at Walker-Mc-
Kibben's.
Mrs. J. NJ. Coleman and daughter,
Mrs. Mignon Sheppard, are the guests
of DR.. and Mrs. Leslie Harper, at
Adrian.
Reduced prices will continue this
month, BLACK & Sons.
Mrs. Fl. II. Tucker arrived from
Altoona. Kansas, Sunday to spend
some time with her daughter Mrs.
T. a. Black.
Special prices still on at Black &
Sons Clio. Co.
County Superintendent Moreland
and several teachers from Bates
county attended a convention OF the
teachers of this district held in War
rensburg the last of the week.
Judge.c. ]. Henry left the first of
the week for the northern part of the
state where he made several speeches
in the interest of the state and ma
tional Democratic ticket.
On bargain counter small lot
sweaters, half price.
Observation-Disclosures.
William E.. Paddock, of Kansas
City, enjoyed a visit with his father.
Judge L. S. Paddock, of Charlotte
Owen Neff, grandson OF
the judge, also of Kansas City, spent
several days visiting him.
In all malarial countries the pop
rlar remedy is Herbine. People find
it a good medicine for purifying the
system and warding off the disease.
Price. 6oc.s Sold by Travis Drug 4
Mercantile Co. Oct
Mrs. H. c. Hensley, of Wichita,
Kansas, and Mrs. Richard Haynes,
Of indian, Kansas, arrived last week
for q visit 1t the home of their
mother, Mrs. Jennie Brown, on
East Dakota street.
Reduced prices will continue this
month. Black & Sons.
George Radcliff. an early day But
Ter blackstnieh came last week from
- - r. ut
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-10-21
Borthwick-Erhart.

Sunday evening Miss Isis Erhar:
and Mr.. Franklin D. Borthwick. ot
this city, were united in the holy
bonds of matrimony by Rev. Klamm
at his home in Rich Hill.
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. A. ]. Erhart. of this city,
and while she has only been . resi-
dent of Butler but q short time she
has become very popular in the
younger set. The groom is. an in
dustrious young gentleman, who came
here some time ago from Ness City,
Kansas. and bought an interest in a
tailoring establishment.
The Times joins their many friends
IN wishing them all happiness in their
married life.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-10-21
DEMOCRATIC MEETINGS
Thursday, Oct. 2Ist

Burdette, 7:3o, Watt B. Dawson
Peru, 7:3o, James A. DeArmond
Papinsviiie, 7:3o, Gardner Smith
Drexel, 7:3o, H. o. Maxey
Amoret, 2:3o p. m, Mrs. Susa
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-10-21
Big warm extra fine Comforts,
Walker McKibben Nero. Co =


Ralph Pipes came down from Kan
sas City and spent Sunday with but-
Ter relatives and friends.
Attend the big Holstein sale at
Butler, Missouri, Saturday, OCTOBER
goth. An excellent opportunity 20
buy something good and worth the
money get
Big sale yearling high grade tlol-
stein heifers and registered males at
Butler, Missouri, Oct. goth. Bought
in Wisconsin for Peoples Bank Calf
Club,-all from high producing dams.
Ladies new Dress Shoes, black or
brown, Walker McKibben's.
Mrs. Susan Murray arrived last
week from Denver, Colorado, for a
visit at the home of her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. J. S. Blizzard, on South
Main street.
Mrs. C. M. Leedy has returned to
her home in Rich Hill after a visit in
this city at the, home OF her father
]. R. Ford, and sister, Mrs. Riehard
Keele.
Mrs. George Sargent and dangh-
ter, Miss Thelma, of south Ut Spruce,
were in town Monday 10 take the
train for Iowa, where :hey are maxi
ing an extended visit with relatives.
Ease the pain of rheumatic attack
by a rubbing application of Billiards.
Snow Liniment. It relieves tender
ness and strengthens the joints.
Three sizes, 3oc, Coo and $I.2o per bot
tie. Sold by Travis Drug & Mercan-
tile Co. Oct
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-03-15
HORSESHOEING, JOBBING
and FORGINGS

HAVING secured the additional SER
vice of Thomas Warren. we are now
in better position to serve the public
in any of the above branches in the
quickest and best possible manner.
Expert Workmanship means quality
and quantity, therefore, you can't go
wrong by letting us serve you. fs
Special attention to interfering and
lame horses. Automobile springs also
fl speciality.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-03-15
VILLAGE WARNING.

The legal voters of the Village of
Bennington are hereby notified and
warned to meet at Free Library Hall
In said Village of Bennington on Tues
day, March 18th, 1920. 1T nine o'clock
in the forenoon to transact the follow.
ing business:--
Article Ito elect a President, a
Clerk, Treasurer. a Collector, Cor
poration Attorney, three Auditors,
three Trustees, and three Water Com.
miss;oners.
Article 2--To consider the reports
of the officers offsaid Village for the
year past.
Article 3.-To see If the meeting will
make. any recommendation, and if so
the nature and character OF the same,
to the Trustees OF said Village rela-
tive to changing the present names of
certain of the streets of the Village
as now known and commonly called to
conform with that OF any of the men
Of this community who lost their lives
on the battlefieids of France during
the late World War as recommended
by Bennington Post No 10. Anne fican
Legion.
Article 4.--To see what sum, If any,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-03-15
ANNUAL VILLAGE
MEETING
North Bennington

The legal voters of the village of
North Bennington in the Town of Ben
nington and State of Vermont are here
by notified and warned to meet at
the Village Hall In said Village on
Tuesday. the 18th day of March, 1920,
at 1880 (seven-thirty) O'Clock in the
afternoon, to transact the following
business: viz
Ito hear and dispose of the
reports of the officers of the past year,
including the report of the North Ben
nington Free Library Association.
Ito see if the meeting will vote
to make the following appropriations
for the current year:
For the North Bennington Free Ii.
brary Association. and what sum.
For the Village Clerk, for services
the past year. and what sum.
For street lighting and what sum.
III-To see if the Village will vote
a sum OF money for Band concerts.
IV-To see if the Village viii in
struct the Trustees to oil the streets
of the Village.
V-To see what sum on the Grand
List of the Village the meeting Will
vote. to cover appropriations made at
this meeting and for other current in
cidental Village expenses. or authorize
the Trustees to borrow the necessary
funds for the purpose
VITO see If the meeting VIII vote
to collect the Taxes under the provis-
ions of Chapter 80 of the Vermont
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-03-15
MRS. WILSON STYLED
ACTING PRESIDENT

SO Recognized by Memorial Assoei.
alton Because of Activity During
Illness of Chief Executive.
Washington, March 14.-Mrs. Wood
row Wilson has accepted the honor
airy presidency of the George Wash
ington Memorial Association, an or
ganization pledged to raise 100000
600 for the erection in Washington
of National Victory Memoriai build
ing, in comrnemoration of the achieve
ments of the armed forces and civil
ians of the United States In the
World War, according to a formal
statesmen issued by the association
here today.
I'm view of the fact that during the
Presidents long Illness the state
ment says, Mrs. Wilson has been
nurse and secretary to him. as well
as acting President to greater de-
gree than any other person in the
Presidents personal and official en-
tourage, the consent to act as honor
airy president is taken by the associ-
alton as evidence of exceptional in
terest."
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-03-15
TWIN STATE SERVICE
MISUNDERSTANDING FEATURE

OfThe Twin State Gas & Electric Company
per cent Prior Lien Stock as an investment is
the fact that it is issued by successful Company.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-03-15

Statutes and amendments thereto re-
lating to collecting Of the Taxes by the
Treasurer.
Vito fix the time when the rate
bills shall be placed in the collectors
hands for collection.
VIII-To see If the Village will vote
to allow the North Bennington Club to
continue the use of the Village Roolrs.
IX-To elect a MODERATOR,
CLERK, TREASURER, COLLECTOR,
and three AUDITORS, for the ensuing
pear; (two) TRUSTEES for 2 ftwoJ
years and l (one) TRUSTEE for /
(one) year.
x-To transact any other proper
and necessary business.
WELLS w. WHITE,
Clerk.
North Bennington, Vt.
March LIST, 1920.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-03-15
When the Raiiroad Was New.

Among the oldest forms of decornt-
ed glass bottles or TASKS known to
have been made in the United States
is one which bears a relief design rep
resenting the first railway. The de
vice shows horse drawing four
wheeled car norg rail. The We
hicle is piled full of bales, Jumps OF
coal or packages of freight. Around
the margin is Success to the rail-
read"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-03-15

f Tie following purposes, namely
ITO see if the Town Will vote to
the action taken at the last
c lnual town meeting, whereby it was
roted to build school house between
the villages of Arlington and East
4 -lington.
2---To transact any other business
which may legally come before this
meeting.
Geo. d. Howard
Arthur Smith.
Frank Dunlap.
Selectmen of Arlington, Vt.
Dated at Arlington, VT.
March II, 1920
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-03-15
WARNING FOR SPECIAL
MEETING

The legal voters of the Town Of
Arlington are hereby notified and
warned to meet at the Town Hall in
said Arlington on Tuesday. March SOth
1920 at two o'clock in the afternoon
New-York tribune., 1920-09-12

ARRIVED! Extra size lingerie as lovely as the sen~
der sizes Lingerie whose dantiness tempts you from
shopwindows everywhere! Whose practicaland pretty
design makes its appeal in the lingerie sections of the
larger stores hroug ghout the country No more do you
need to happen" upon fortunate size At last extra
sizes are made to ht-by the entire regarding and
re~proportoning Of the slender sizes Of all Marcea
undergarments
Of course you can't fully appreciate the practical
advantages of Marcella designed undergarnent until
you have actually it, For instance, the patented
Marcea Skirt Drawer, now in extra sizes is obviously
aspractca tits pretty ltcombines an Open Drawer
Closed Drawer and Short Underskirt in one garment
Think of the comfort and senderizing lines given by
having one "undy" take the place of three! Think OF
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-02-02
REVEALS NEW
GERMAN DATA
Berlin Paper Prints BernstOrff
Letters From u. S.

BERLIN, Feb. Great interest
has been aroused here by the pub
lication today of the German govern
ment's documents from the diplomatic
archives dealing with the relations be
tween the United States and Germany
during the six months preceding the rup
ture Of relations between the two coun-
tries Count Won Bernstorff's dispatches
from Washington to the Berlin foreign
office reveal the German ambassador as
a close and careful observer of American
public opinion.
He repeatedly warned the German for
eign office that the unrestricted subma-
rine warfare meant a rupture of rela-
tions and probably war, and pleaded
with the civil authorities to curb the ag-
gressive tendencies of the German naval
chiefs. He further told the German gov
ernment that the American people were
highly pacific by temperament and in
stinct but were likely to be aroused to
hysterical war fever" if it ina gined itself
seriously wronged.
Count Won Bernstorff kept himself in
close touch with the whitehouse and
frequently reported on President Will
sons personal views and attitude. Pres
casion has only one thought, namely to
get reelected"
The correspondence reproduced reveals
that the German chancellor and the for
eign secretary were constantly telling
Count Won Bernstorff to put tactful pres
sure on President Wilson to make a
peace offer to all the belligerent powers
Count yon Bernstorff complained repeat
edly of the anti-German tone of the
American press, and in one of his last
dispatches he names seven leading news
papers, which, he says, were in the pay
of the British or French.