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The Monett times., 1921-12-30
KINGS PRAIRIE
COMMUNITY CLUB MEETS

The Kings Prairie Community
Good Roads Club met at the school
house Thursday evening for the pur-
pose Of organizing for the 1922 COM
|,munity road work.
The meeting was called to order by
the president, F. A. Wightman. Roll
call by the secretary, Abby Anderson,
showed fifteen members present.
Election of officers for the ensuing
year resulted in the election of F. A..
Wightman, president; Marion Tate,
vice president; Abby Anderson, secre-
tary.
Pledges for 1922 improvement were
as follows: Marion Tate, $4,000;
Fleming Dummit, $500; DR.. J. M.
Russell, $500; Ira Jackson, $25.0O;
John Weber, $500; Allen Jackson,
$25OO; Joe Beymer, $1,000; Roscoe
Jackson, $500; F. A. Cornell, $25.G0;
Chas. Jackson, $500; F. A. Wight
man, $25.00; Chris. Carter, $500;
Wm., Fleming, $1,000; Jake Carter,
$250O; Abba Anderson, $500
Total contributions were $450.00
pledged at the organization meeting.
The committee appointed or gravel
pits was Fleming Dummit, Chas.
jackson, Marion Tate and F. A.
Wightman.
The committee appointed to circu-
late petitions for membership and
contributions was Marion Tate, Chris.
Carter, Chas. Jackson, F. A. Wight
man and Allen Jackson.
The road agreed upon was the one
commencing at Carter's corner going
east one-half mile, coming back to
Carter's store, going south to Dr..
Russell's farm one-half mile; thence
west one-half mile.
Other committees ON finance, enter
tainment and music will be appointed
at the March meeting when dates for
work will be agreed upon.
Last year, 1921, the Club completed
grading and placing standard con-
crete waterways and graveling, one
mile. This coming year a mile and a
half is the goal, connecting up with
the state highway, placing New Lib
erty church and school house on well
improved gravel roads.
The Club is very proud of their CO.
operation and Improvement which
they have made" Lift the Prairie out
of the mud" is still their slogan.
The spirit of good fellowship and
community cooperation will accom-
plish this.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30
SALES DAY AT HARRISON, ARK.

The Harrison (Ark.) Times COM
ments on their recent sales day as fol-
lows s:-"The merchants of our town
report that last Mondays Sales Day
was quite the best ever had. The dry
goods stores seeming to have been
the special target for the dollars
which the crowd distributed in ex-
change for the many bargains that
were carried away, and some of these
bargains must have travelled a good
distance and Harrison's Sales Days
must be coming to be looked upon as
trade getter indeed if we are to
judge from the words Of one lady in
particular, who was heard to remark
in the Bargain Basement of the Wal
ters Dry Goods Company that she had
come 40 miles to celebrate Sales Day.
Never said whether she read about it
in the papers or saw the news chalk
ed on a passing Ford
"At the Walters Dry Goods Com
pany where a force of 20 clerks were
employed Sales Day and holiday
shoppers severely depleted the stocks
in all departments. The gingham was
gone from the shelves of the Bargain
Basement before late shoppers got a
glimpse of the patterns offered. 1t
was the same with large stock of
army blankets, and many were the
young fellow who fell for the price of
a serge suit, Clothcraft class as of
fered by The Jackson Clothing Com
pany."
Leslie Jackson is manager of the
Walters Dry Goods Company.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30
ARNOLD CHAPEL

Chester Hedges and family have
moved to Monett.
Rev. Ed Brown filled his regular
appointment at Ebenezer last Sunday.
A number of people from this
neighborhood attended the revival
services at the Baptist church at Mo-
nett, which closed last Sunday night.
Grandpa Ethridge who has been i'll
for several lays, is reported improv-
ed.
Jim Harvey, who is i'll is reported
better.
Mr.. Mayfeld is doing carpenter
work in Monett.
Ray Will and family have moved
to Kansas City.
A number of people in this neigh
borhood have been vaccinated for
smallpox.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30
LADIES OF CLUB
ENTERTAIN HUSBANDS

The ladies of the Double-Six Club
entertained their husbands at a
Christmas party on Thursday evening
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. V. A.
Wiley, No. 813 Frisco avenue.
The home was beautifully decor
ated in keeping with the holiday sea-
son. A large Christmas tree decor
ated with gifts stood near the f.e
place in the living room. The center
piece for the dining table was large
bowl of roses from which were eA-
tended ribbon streamers to each place
card. AS the guests drew the
streamers from the bowl they found
at the end of the ribbon a small box
containing creamed chocolate which
were given as favors.
The Club members made gift ex-
change and Santa Claus distributed
the gifts from the tree. The remain
der of the evening was devoted to
Rook. During the evening candy and
cigars were served.
Club members enjoying the party
were Mr.. and Mrs. R. L. Peters, Mr..
and Mrs. R. C. Farrow, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. C. Fleming, Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Bowen,
Mr. and Mrs. Won Todisman, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. Bridwell, H. l. Bradford and
Miss Charlotte Bradford and Mr.. and
Mrs. V. A. Wiley. swr; /,
The Monett times., 1921-12-30
Variety Of Money.

In Africa weird assortment of
beads, elephants tusks and spear
heads is made use of as coins. In
Burmah little cowrie shells generally
answer the purpose of interchange, but
for very small transactions disks Of
porcelain are made use of. In Oceani-
ca, flint axes are the most common
means of exchange, but they also make
use of ropes of feathers. Some
Alaskan Indians still use shell money.
In China there are Jumps of gold and
silver in circulation which have been
going the rounds for more than "a
century.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30
DEBs' SENTENCE is COMMITTED

Washington, Dec. 23.-Eugene v.
Debs, former socialist candidate for
president, serving a sentence of ten
years at Atlanta penitentiary for vio-
lating the espionage act, and twenty
three other persons convicted on var
ious charges of hindering the govern
ment during the war with Germany,
received today from President Hard
ing Communication of sentences to be-
come effective Christmas day. At
the same time, five former American
soldiers serving life sentences pro-
nounced by military court for the
murder of British officer, while SER
wing with the American army on the
Rhine, received full pardons, effect
i've Christmas day.
The action was taken after the de-
partment of justice had studied sep
karately the cases of 1877 person sew-
ing sentences for violating war time
laws and after Attorney General
Daugherty had discussed the stu
alton at length with President Hard
ing, who was said to be desirous, if
possible of granting some pardons for
Christmas.
The communication, it was explain
ed, do not operate to restore citizen
ship lost by the felony convictions,
but the pardons do. Several of the
civilian offenders will be deported to
the European countries of their nativ-
ity; two are under observation at
hospitals for the insane and others
are now out on paroles which were
granted by President Wilson.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

A marriage of interest in Monett is
that of Miss Wilma Smerdon, daugn-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. William Smerdon.
and Mr.. j. c. Greenstreet, of Tulsa,
Okla, which took place Saturday,
December II, at Tulsa. Miss Smer-
don has been employed as steno-
grapher for the J. E. Filke Contract
ing Company at that place, and Mr..
Greenstreet holds a substantial posi-
tion with the Sinclair Oil Company.
Mr. .and Mrs. Greenstreet will ar
rive this evening to spend the holi-
days with Mr.. and Mrs. Smerdon.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

One of the finds" made in Thebes,
in Egypt, by the expedition of the
Metropolitan museum, was a body
Which had been buried with, appar-
emily, all the household linen. There
were about forty beautiful linen
sheets, says NJ. Walter Hauser one of
the members of the expedition, very
big and all fringed. The linen had
turned to a lovely shade of golden
brown and was in perfect condition.
Some of the sheets showed signs of
having been carefully mended.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30
DEPUTY SHERIFF CHARGED
WITH ROBBERY
Burl Reed Arrested Saturday Morn
ing for Alleged Connection with
Exeter Bank Robbery.

Burl Reed, deputy sheriff of this
county, was arrested Saturday morn
ing by Sheriff Ed Roberts, on war
rant issued by Justice H. P. Sons,
charged with completely in the Exeter
bank robbery which took place Thurs
day afternoon. Reed furnished bond
in the amount of $4,000. Bob Amos,
arrested on the same charge, was un-
able to give bond and is in the county
Jail.
It is said that clothing found in the
car abandoned by the bank bandits
contained incriminating evidence
against the two accused men. The
cashier of the bank, J. G. Ellston, and
the bookkeeper, Miss Clara Williams,
were acquainted with Bob Amos and
believed him to be one of the holdup
men.
The robbers wore false whiskers
and caps which were drawn over the
face. Burl Reed bought such a cap at
Gulick's clothing store from Ben Hor-
inc, a salesman, the day of the rob
berry.
Amos has been before the court on
number of different charges, but al
ways managed to go free. Much sur
prise was occasioned by Burl Reeds
arrest, as he has made fearless Of
ficer and was believed to be good
citizen.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30
FRISCO PROMISES
SERVICE INQUIRY
High Official Tells Joplin Men
Changes Will Be Made IL y
Possible.

Joplin, Dec. 24.-After hearing how
changes recently made by the Frisco
railroad were regarded by a number
Of Joplin business men. A Hilton,
president of the road, said yes
terday that revision of the schedule
now in efefct would be thoroughly
considered, and, if possible, one would
be issued that would better suit the
needs of the city.
Hilton, j. nj. Cornatzar, passenger
traffic manager and George +. Mac
Gregor, general freight agent of the
Frisco, as well as local officials, met
with representative business men of
the city. at the Chamber Of Com
merce yesterday morning to discuss
the change which resulted in the re-
moval of three trains which affected
Joplin.
Will Consider, Hilton Says
Hilton said that he realized offc-
ials of his company were open to mis-
takes, as were the heads of any con-
Germ, and that they may have made
mistake in removing the trains in
question. He told them that the offc-
ials of the road were willing to give
the matter their deepest considera-
ton and do all possible to remedy the
situation.
IT have always felt that our road
has many friends in Joplin, and the
removals We're only made as a matter
of retrenchment," Hilton said. He
told the business men not to expect
immediate results, for changes would
take time, but that all due consider
alton would be given to revision.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30
THANKS TO PUBLIC

The members Of Monett Chapter
Order of DeMolay, wish to thank the
people Of Monett for making the De-
Molay play, ooh! Millie, Wait a Min
ute," such a success.
We wish to extend special thanks
to the pople who took part in the
play, and also to the merchants for
the use of the property used in the
play.
Leland BOUCHER, Scribe.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30
XII KLUX KHAN GIVES
ASSISTANCE

Mrs. Rass Matthews received a
generous donation of money, accom-
panied by the following note:
know that this money has safely
reached the hands for which it was
intended, kindly sign your name on
the dotted line and see that this let
ter Immediately reaches the Times Of
flee for publication"
The signed letter from Mrs. Mat
thews was received at The Times Of
flee Saturday morning.
Later-A similar letter has beer
received from Mrs. Retha David.
"Mrs. Ras Matthews, Monett, Mo-.
Dear Madam: Kindly accept this
money that we are sending you by
special messenger, and with a sincere
desire that it may tighten your bur-
den at this Christmastide we extend
to you aid your children greetings OF
the season.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30
DELEGATES SELECTED TO IS
DISTRICT CONVENTION

The Republicans of Barry county
met in mass convention at Cassville
Thursday for the purpose of electing
delegates to the district constitutions
al convention to be held at Monett
December 27.
S. A. Chapel was temporary chair
man. The meeting organized by elect
ing D. H. Kemp chairman of the
meeting and Mrs. E. N. Meador as
secretary.
A motion was made and carried
that Barry county send delegation
of ten instead Of five, with a half
vote each.
Delegates, selected to represent
Barry county were j. j. Davis and
Miss Bertha Jeffries, Monett; E. N.
Meador and Mrs. Arthur Erwin, of
Cassville; U. S. Lane, of Purdy; Mrs.
r. w. Wilmington, Roaring River;
Mrs. r. r. Smith, Washburn; Chas.
Bashe, of Seligman and B. P. Tru-
hitte, of Mcdonald township, and j. j.
Reynaud, Monett.
The district meeting will be held at
Monet at / o'clock December 27,
there being twenty-four delegates
from the counties of the eighteenth
senatorial district at this meeting.
The Cassville mass convention
adopted resolutions endorsing E. N.
Meador as delegate to the state con-
stitutional convention at jefferson
City.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

Layton Bowman, ten year-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. George Bowman, on
Logan street, is in critical condition
as the result of an accident Wednes-
day night. He was coming to town
and climbed onto the rear end of a
buggy and caught his foot in the
wheel and he was thrown against the
curbing. He was taken into resi-
denoe on West Broadway and DR.. D.
r. Miller was summoned. After max
ing an examination it was found that
his skull was fractured.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

According to last census, Barry
county, had population of 453 for
eign born citizens, divided between
foreign countries as follows: Austria
IL; Belgium 1; Canada IS; Czecho-
Slovaki s; Denmark 8; France 81;
Germany 11s; ireland II; italy 81;
Jugo-Slavia 2; Poland 100; Russia
8; Scotland z; Sweden So; Switzer-
land 1s; all other countries IL. The
population Of foreign born is less
than 5 per cent. Cassville Democrat.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30
PLEASANT DALE

Most everyone in this neighborhood
have been butchering hogs this week.
Mrs. w. T. Mccormick is reported
better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Henderson of
Amarillo, Tex, came one day last
week to spent the Christmas holidays
with Mrs. Henderson's mother Mrs.
S. B. Timmons.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. B. Powers visited
Wednesday evening with Mr.. and
Mrs. A Hayse.
Mrs. G. w. Mcintosh is up after a
few days illness.
Miss Mayme Miller visited with her
sister Ruby Sunday afternoon.
Miss Alma Mccormick and o. L.
Cramer were married Sunday.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30
Sea otter practicaIIv Extinot.

California, in 1913, passed a law pro
hibiting the taking or possession of
that this protection may have come
TOO late. for except for the two re-
ported to have been seen off Monterey
a few years ago, the otter visits those
coasts no more. The Spanish gov
elnor at San Jose, believing that the
Indians We're becoming too wealthy
from bunting the otter, issued sim
liar edict in his day.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

Forty teams have been at work on
the road from Fairyiew to Wheaton
and Purdy graveling the same, and
completed the work this week. They
are now at work between Fairview
and Stark City. This is all donation
work by the fa1ners Of that neigh
borhood and they certainly deserve
much praise for their public spirited
ness,-Neosho Daily Democrat.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

Prairie owls select the deserted bur
rows of the prairie dogs; chimney
swifts construct their nests far down
lean Forestry Magazine, While weod-
peckers constitute other familiar eE-
amples of this. as do Il vast host OF
other species of birds all over the
world.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30
Use of the Word "Miaration." ;"

The word migration is used in two
senses; either to refer to those pe.ioti-
ical changes of location such as are
made by many species of birds and
fishes, by some mammals and by "a
few insects, or to those irregular dis
pensions caused by overcrowding and
lack of food or water.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

When motor cars also are run by
radio rays from afar, the tired business
man who has planned little relax
ing joy ride may be astonished to find
himself being propelled rapidly home
by the super-waves directed by his
guardian better half.-Chicago News
The Monett times., 1921-12-30
To Prevent Writer'S Cramp.

To prevent writer's cramp and to en-
able a writer to hold his pen in the
proper manner is the object of a de-
vice recently patented. 1t consists of
q wristband and long brace; at one end
of the brace are two clips for the third
and fourth fingers, to hold them in the
proper position. The thumb, index
and second fingers are left free to hold
the nen
The Monett times., 1921-12-30
Coal Found in America in 1869.

Father Hennepin discovered coal in
1869 near the present site of Ottawa,
H., and this appears TO be the first
record of the finding of coal in Amer
lea, but it was not mined until nearly
81 century and half later.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30
Mazatecs Noted for Silk Raising

The Mazatec Indians of Mexico
are noted for their agricultural pur-
suits and silk raising. weaving gor-
geous fabrics of that material. They
have many curious beliefs and taboos
in connection with the tending of the
SilkWOrmS.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30
Not Familiar Situation.

Tramp Ito comrade)-"Say, l have
dreamed twice lately that | have been
at work. If it happens again shall
buy dream book to see whether ii
means anything. -Karikaturen, Chris
tiania.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Warford and
son Paul Lollar, of Austin, Mimi, and
Mrs. Geo. Chapman Of Oxford, Kas.,
are here to spend the holidays with
their parents Mr.. and Mrs. Smith
Bouldin.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

Earl Hobbs, student at Missouri
University at Columbia, Mo-, arrived
Thursday to spend the holiday sea-
son with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
L. Hobbs.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30
"a clean seMina Machine.

Use sewing machine oil on soft cloth
to clean the wood parts of sewing
machine. 1t looks as if polished, also
keeps it from cracking up and makes it
look like new.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

Miss Gladys Gilmer, of Peirce City
passed through Monett Saturday
morning enroute to Springfield to
spend Christmas as the guest of Miss
Rose Wall.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30
Habits of the Birds.

Most birds families do not keep to-
gether, but scatter upon leaving the
nest. But the blueiay. bluehird. the
kingbird and few others less general
ly known live together the greater par;
of the year.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

+ Fielding P. Sizer, Jr., who attends
the Western Military Academy at Al
ton, ILL.,, arrived home Thursday
morning to spend the Christmas holi-
days with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
F. P. Sizer.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

The Light Of the World" was title
conferred upon Sigismund (1411-1437),
emperor of Germany, because of his
enlightenment and intelligence.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

John Gardner, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
H. A. Gardner, who is i'll with pneu-
monia, was reported slightly better
this morning. A trained nurse, Miss
Opal Champ Of Springfield, arrived
Saturday morning to wait on him.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30
The Latin Quarter of Paris.

The Latin quarter of Paris lies on
the south side of the Seine. 1t is the
center of institutions of learning. and
in this section live the thousands of
students who study in Paris.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

Mrs. J, W. BOUCHER and children,
Leland and Alma, and Frank Foudray
Jr.i went to Joplin, Saturday, to
spenG Christmas with Mrs. Bougher's
niece, Mrs. w. C. Ivey.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

Miss Margaret Walsh, student at
Loretto Academy, at Webster Groves,
Mo-, is expected home Friday morn
ing to spend the holidays with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Walsh.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

Miss Georgia West, accompanied by
Miss Catherine Gurley, Of Purdy, ar
rived last evening from Godfrey, ILL.,,
where they are students at Monte
cello Seminary.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

Miss Frances Bowers, of Joplin,
passed through Monett Saturday
morning on her way to Springfield to
spend Christmas with Prof and Mrs.
L. G.. Cowherd.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie X. Grimes, who
attended Missouri University at Col
umbia, are spending the Christmas
holidays with Mrs. Grimes's parents
DR.. and Mrs. D. E. Miller, and will al
so visit relatives at Peirce City.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

Mrs. Lawrence Chastain and baby
are expected this evening from For
est Grove, Ark, to spend Christmas
with P. S. Goodnight and Family
south of town.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

Erwin Floreth, who attends Mis-
souri, University, arrived home We'd
nesday to spend the holiday season
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
III. Floreth.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

Mrs. Rose Miller, of the Frisco
Street Quality Millinery Shop, left
Thursday night for St. Louis to spend
the holiday season with home folks.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Max McClanahan and
children left Saturday morning for
Exeter where they will spend Christ-
mas with Mrs. McClanahan's parciits,
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Thomas.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

Mrs. Paul Andrew, Latin teacher
at the Monett High school, will spend
the holidays at her home in Spring
field.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Britain and
Miss Letha Britain left Saturday
morning for Springfield to spend the
Christmas holidays.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Pfau went to
Aurora, Saturday morning to spend
Christmas with Mrs. Pfau's mother,
Mrs. M. L. Coleman. Mr.. and Mrs.
Pfau will return Monday and Marjor-
lie will spend the week there.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Wagner left
Tuesday for Chillicothe, Mo-, to spend
Christmas as guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wade Brookshire.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

Miss Virginia Boyd, of Sarccxic,
visited between trains in Uhe city
Wednesday evening enroute home
from Monticello Seminary at God .
frey, III.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

Mr. and Mrs. Barney Bush depart
ed Friday morning for Grant, Okla,
where they will attend the golden
wedding anniversary Of Mrs. Bush's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. ]. w. Babb,
which will be celebrated Christmas
day.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

Mrs. Chas. LeFurjah and children,
of Sarcoxie, came Saturday morning
to spend Christmas with her mother,
Mrs. Mary Richards and Mrs. Bert
Bradford. Mr.. LeFurjah will come
Sunday morning.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

Mrs. R. McCampbell, of Oklahoma
City, has been visiting relatives in
Monett and left Friday morning for
Springfield to spend Christmas.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

Mrs. ]. E. Nothern and daughters,
Mildred and Helen, left Friday morn
ing for Neodesha, Kans., to spend
Christmas with Mr.. Nothern's sister
and brother, Mrs. Bell Laher and Jim
Nothern.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

Mrs. J. D. Bumcrots, of Oklahoma
City, came Thursday night to spend
Christmas with her mother, Mrs.
Mary Ryan, and other relatives.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

Miss Mamie Cobb, teacher in the
fourth grade at the Central school,
went to Aurora Thursday night to
spend the Christmas holidays with
her parents.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

Mr. .and Mrs. T. ]. Wickcrs have
moved to Springfield. Mr.. Wickers
having been changed from Spring
field to Dixon.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

Eugene O'Neil, a student at Ken
wick Seminary at Webster Grove, will
spend the holidays with relatives in
Monett and Peirce City.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30
Russell Gilbert spent Friday with
relatives at Seligman.

John Salzer returned home Thurs
day night from Cleveland, Ohio
where he went to attend the funses
Of his sisters husband, Mr. Tactic.
He visited with his sister for four
weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Tache visited
the Salzer's at Monet two years ago.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30
cnnnJ,ensation.

The man with the narrow mind gem
orally possesses wide mouth. Boston
Transcript.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30
countino Currency on Hloh.

In the Treasury department at Wash
ington are/women employees who can
count paper money at the rate of
1000 notes in five or six minutes.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30

Mrs. G. G. Brown and small son
went to Aurora, Saturday, to spend
Christmas with her mother, Mrs. A..
J. Denney.