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The Monett times., 1921-04-22
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

All creditors and others interested
in the Estate of Loren P. Wither7
deceased, are notified that the under
signed Administrator of said Estate,
intends to make final settlement Of
said Estate at the next term of the
Probate Court of Barry County, 10
be holden at Cassville in said County,
on the 9th day of May, 1921.
B. w, WITHERS, Administrator.
This 1st day of April, 1921.
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The Monett times., 1921-04-22
OIL COMPANY
SECURING LEASES

The Monet Oil, Gas, and Mineral
Development Company is busy secur-
ing leases on land surrounding Monett
for the purpose of prospecting for oil.
The company is composed entirely Of
Monett citizens, who wish to develop
the district in case indications of oil
or mineral are found.
As soon as the leases are secured a
geologist will visit the section and
determine the best locations for drill
ing.
The Monett times., 1921-04-22

Certain-teed is always highest quality.
1t is produced by a great concern
which is everywhere recognized as
a maker of quality products. The
name means, Certainty of Quality
Guaranteed Satisfaction"
Your Spring painting will be more
satisfactory if you let us provide this
highest quality paint. Certain-teed led
in price reductions. We are now SELL
ing this paint at pre-war prices.
The Monett times., 1921-04-22
MUCH DAMAGE DONE BY SAT-
URDAY AND SUNDAY FREEZE

Hard freezes on Saturday and Sun
day nights have done untold damage
to fruit and grains in this region. On
Saturday night the temperature went
several degrees below freezing. The
strawberries, which had weathered
the other cold spell in fair shape were
badly damaged. At least fifty per
cent of the blooms out Saturday night
were killed and a white frost on Sun.
day night must have killed a good
many more.
The wheat is now in the joint and
the damage to it is considerable. Oats
were probably not greatly hurt.
The Monett times., 1921-04-22
AGENTS WANTED

Sell the genuine Watkins Products!
Medicines, Extracts, Spices, Soaps,
Shampoo, etc. Live Lady or Gentle
man Agent wanted in Monett and
other vacant cities. All or spare time.
Particulars and sample free. Write
today. The J. R. Watkins Co., G2,
Winona, MINI. w32t4*
The Monett times., 1921-04-22
OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

All creditors and others interested
in the Estate of Dora Abood deceased,
ale notified that the undersigned
Executor of said Estate, intends to
make a final settlement OF said Estate
at the next term of the Probate Court
of Barry County, to be holden at Cass-
vile in said County, on the 9th day of
May 1921.
H. l. BRADFORD, Administrator.
This 7th day of April, 1921. w32t4
The Monett times., 1921-04-22
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

All creditors and others interested
in the Estate of G. NJ. Reno, deceased,
are notified that the undersigned
administrator of said Estate, intends
to make a final settlement of said
Estate at the next term of the Probate
Court of Barry County, to be holden
at Cassville in said County, ON the
9th day of May 1921.
j. P. S. PLANCHON,
Administrator.
This End day of April 1921.
First insertion April s, 1921. 1914
The Monett times., 1921-04-22
GROW WHEAT

But not in Missouri come to Okla
homa where better wheat land can be
bought for two thirds less money,
write me for particulars. c. w.
MAXEY, Gage, Oklahoma. w31t4
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02
COAL MINES ARE FLOODED
 AS RESULT OF BIG STRIKE

LONDON, April 2-Six British coal mines are reported to have been wrecked by flooding as result of the great coal miners strike which is now in full operation. The strike includes pumpmen and others in addition to the miners, and when the men left their posts the mines began filling with water. It is be- lieved a number of other mines are in danger.
 The government has proclaimed a state of emergency, under the emergency powers act of last year, in order to deal with the strike situation, and plans are now being made to prevent national disaster.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02
Ten Are Missing

SEATTLE, April "A final check of those aboard the Governor at the time of the wreck shows that ten are missing, and it is believed that all were drowned. The list in- cludes the three Washburns and seven others. It is claimed by sur vivors that Mrs. Washburn could have been saved but she refused to leave her two daughters, who were caught beneath some of the wreck age and could not be released. The mother was dragged to one of the boats. but broke away and rushed back to her children, remaining with them until the Governor went down. Engineer Chritensen was just going down the ladder to go on shift when the crash came and he was thrown down. presumably with such force that he could not escape.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02
CONTRACTS ARE AWARDED
 BY ARMY'S AIR SERVICE

WASHINGTON. D. C., April 2- The first important move since the signing of the armistice, toward re. habilitating the army's air service was taken this week when the war department placed orders with the Boeing Company, of Seattle, for two hundred Thomas Morse type pursuit planes, and with the L. w. F. Company, of New York. for thirty-fve Martin bombers.
 The Boeing contract will involve the expenditure of sl,Ao0,O00, ac- cording to a statement made today by Secretary Weeks.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02
BIG FIRE SWEEPS MANILA;
 MANY THOUSAND HOMELESS

Manila, April 2-The most de- structive fire recorded in this city in a score of years, destroyed three thousand homes in the native quart CT last night, rendering fifteen thousand persons homeless and re- sulting in property damage estimat- ed at three million dollars.
 Food and clothing are greatly needed for the homeless, most of whom lost practically everything and were compelled to spend the night in vacant lots, for the most part in scanty attire. American soldiers assisted in fighting the fire which swept an area of about g acres clean.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02
BOATS COLLIDE ON SOUND;
 SEVERAL LIVES ARE LOST

SEATTLE, April 2-The steamer Governor, inbound from California, was rammed and sunk on Thursday night, of Point Wilson, by the steamer Westhartland, enrounte to Bombay from Victoria. The Govern or had 172 passengers and a crew of l24, number of whom are miss ing. The survivors were taken aboard the Westhartland and brought to this city.
 The known missing are Mrs. w. W. Washburn and Misses Olene and Sadie Washburn, of Neap Bay; a man named Christensen, who was second engineer on the Governor; C. NJ. Aubritton, a fireman; H. Web. ster, galley hand.
 The lightkeeper at Point Wilson which is near Port Townsend, says the night was perfectly clear and that he saw the vessels crash, mile of shore.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02

SEATTLE, April 2-The Wash ington correspondent of the Seattle Times is authority for the state ment, contained in a special dis patch received from the national capital today, that Secretary Fall. backed by the promise of hearty cooperation on the part of the ad- ministration, is endeavoring to work out a business policy for Alaska. If he is successful, the dispatch says, several groups of capitalists, one of them headed by John Hays Hammond, stand ready to invest millions in the development of the Northern territory's resources.
 This money, should the new Alas ka policy be sufficiently attractive
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02
MANY ATTEND RECEPTION
 FOR DEPARTING MINISTER

The farewell reception rendered Robert Joseph Diven at Grace church on Thursday evening, by the mem. bers of the Ladies Aid society, was very we'll attended and the program arranged for the occasion was great ly enjoyed, the numbers including the best musical talent in Nenana.
 At the conclusion of the program, the ladies served luncheon, consist ing of sandwiches and cake and coffee, and other. good things, and while everyone was gathered about the tables, Miss Dorothy B. de la Pole, acting as spokesman for the society, presented the popular divine with a beautiful timepiece, accom- panying the presentation with 9 neat little speech, expressive of the sentiments of the entire community. MT. Diven replied as best he could, under the circumstances, the gift having taken him so completely by surprise that his voice nearly failed him. He explained the reason of his leaving Nenana and promised to be back, for visit at least, as soon as the railroad is completed. The program consisted of the following numbers, Mrs. J. R. Bow en acting as master of ceremonies Song by Misses Geraldine Patter- son, Jean Russell, Jessie Motschman, i Ethel Rosburg and Margaret Russell. Duet, violin and piano-Arthur i Wright and Miss Myrtle Rose.
 Vocal solo by Mrs. Harry Aber- crombie, accompanied by Mrs. Frank Murphy.
 Piano selections by Miss Melius Cornet duet by Prof. Miller and Louis Schmidt.
 Violin solo by Prof. R. F. Wolf i Mir. Diven left for the coast thi!
 morning, enroute to Wrangell, te
 which place he has been transferred i The pulpit at Grace church vii
 be unoccupied until new minister can be found to come to Nenana not an easy matter in view of thu
 fact that the church is short man!
 ministers at this time. Dr. Diver
 will be joined at Wrangel by Mrs
 Diven, who is now in the States On the way south, he will attend ;
 church conference at Cordova.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02
MISSING LINK IS ARRESTED
 IN BIG LEAGUE SCANDAL

ST. LOUIS, April 2-Nate Evans, of New York, said to be the missing link in the 1919 major league base ball scandal, and three others, who are known to be professional gamb- lers, were placed under arrest in this city today, on the charge of being fugitives from justice. The men are wanted at Chicago in con- nection with the trial of the White Sox players.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02
Inquiry Is Started

Federal inspectors are conduc cing an inquiry behind closed doors to determine the responsibility for the disaster. Many of the passengers of the West Hartland declare that their ship had the right of way and that the Governors pilot the West Hart lands lights for shore lights.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02
RUSSIAN REBELS EXECUTED;
 AFTERMATH OF KRONSTAD1

HELSINGFORS, April 2-Three workmen who escaped from Kron- stadt. the Russian fortress near Pet rograd, have arrived at the Finnish border and report that the commun- ists are making the rebels pay dear ly for their late revolt. Every second man who was concerned in the up rising at Kronstadt is being ex- ecuted and a similar fate is the punishment of every fourth woman. Scores had been put to death at the time the three workmen made their escape.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02

Among the recent arrivals in Ne mana from the Outside are Chauncey and Ed Head, sons of Sourdough E. A. Head, who have come to In terior Alaska to make their home with their father. The boys came from Tacoma and are enthusiastic over the prospect of growing up with the country of their dads adoption.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02
COPPER DEAL FALLS THROUGH

WINNIPEG, April 2-The option under which the w. B. Thompson New York syndicate was to have purchased the Fin Flon copper mines, lapsed yesterday and will no, be renewed. The low value of cop per and the general tightness of the money market are given as reasons for the collapse of the deal.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02
LINDSEY MAY CO TO JAIL

DENVER, April 2-Execution of the sentence of Judge Ben Lindsey, who is under sentence of one year for contempt of court, has been postponed until Monday. The judge, who presides over the juvenile court refused to testify what a boy had told him in confidence.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02
Quick Work Saved Many

Officers and passengers of the Governor say that calm, quick work on the part of the crew was re- sponsible for the small loss of life, There was no panic aboard, and the boats were filled quickly and safely The crash came suddenly, as the vessels rounded the point, and very soon afterwards, the Governor. boilers exploded, sending the shir to the bottom quickly. Many act. of heroism are related.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02
PROFESSOR SHOOTS DEAN

SYRACUSE, April 2--J. Herman Wharton. dean of the college busi- ness administration, vas sF,o. ana killed today by Holmes Beckwith, professor of finance of the Syracuse university. After killing Wharton, the professor turned the gun on himself, with fatal results. It IS believed that Wharton attempted to prevent Beckwith from committing suicide and was killed for interfer- ing. Beckwith was unpopular with the students.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02
INDICTED BANKER PLEADS

TACOMA, April 2-Ole Larson, president of the defunct Scandinav- ian American bank, who is under indictment on a charge of accept ing deposits after he knew the bank was insolvent, was arraigned today and entered a plea of not guilty. His trial has been set for April 25.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02

BIG MANILA FIRE RENDERS THOUSANDS HOMELES!
QUITS HUNGARY;
 ABANDONS THRONE DRIVE

VIENNA, April 2-According to advices received in this city this afternoon, former Emperor Charles is planning to leave Steinmanger for Switzerland tomorrow, and i. is stated that his departure will mars an end to his attempt to recover the throne in Hungary.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02
BANKER.cROcER PLEADS

TACOMA, April 2-Gustav Linde- berg, wholesale grocer and director of the defunct Scandinavian Ameri- can bank, entered a plea of not guilty when he was arralgned yes terday on several criminal charges in connection with .he failure of the bank. His trial has been set for April 20.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02
BELGlANS ARREST LEADERS
 OF BIG STRIKE MOVEMEN

GREFELD, Germany, April . Two hundred and eighty-one leading communists of the Grefeld district have been placed under arrest by the Belgian military authorities on the charge of responsibility for call ing a strike of 3O,OOO workmen in the district.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02
Nothing To 1t

PARIS, April 2-The French charge at Budapest advised the French foreign office yesterday that he had been unable to confirm the press reports regarding the move ment of Hungarian troops. Absolute calm, he wired, prevailed at Buda- pest.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02
Ambassador Protest

PARIS, April, 2-The council of ambassadors has adopted resolutions protesting against the restoration of Charles as emperor of Hungary. The Hungarian government is warned that disastrous consequences would follow should the former monarch realize his ambition.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02
SEAMEN GET REDUCTION

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 2- The shipping board has tentatively approved the reduction of wages paid seamen employed on American vessels on the Atlantic and Gulf coast.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02
New And Liberal Policy

New And Liberal Policy
 Secretary Fall is quoted as say ing: "We are giving most earnest consideration to Alaskan affairs. We are getting information from every source, with a view to inaugurating a new and more liberal policy"
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02
REDS HOLD VLADIVOSTOCK

TOKYO, April 2-An attempt of the anti-Bolsheviks to gain control at Vladivostok resulted in defeat of the counter revolutionaries, accord ing to reports just received in this city. Details of the uprising have not yet been received.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02
SERVICES FOR BURROUGHS

WEST PARK, N. Y., April 2- With friends present from all parts of the country, simple funeral services were held today for John Burroughs, whose death occurred several days ago. Henry Ford and Thomas Edison were among those present. The burial will take place tomorrow at Woodcock Lodge, the birthplace of the deceased natural ist.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02
IMPEACHMENT PLAN FAILS

IMPEACHMENT PLAN FAILS
 OKLAHOMA CITY, April 2-The report of the house suggestions com mittee, seeking impeachment charges against Governor Robertson, was presented to the state lawmakers last night but failed to receive the necessary votes for adoption.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02
Tonnage For Railroad

Tonnage For Railroad
 The secretary intimated that one of the first things to be undertaken would be the evolving of scheme to bring tonnage to the Government railway.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02
HOCKEY TEAMS ARE TIED

VANCOUVER, B. C., April D. The Vancouver and Ottawa hockey teams are tied for the championship, each team having won two games of the series. The fourth game, which was played yesterday, was won by Vancouver, with score of three to two. The final game will be played on Monday. -.-..
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02

Ray Erchinger and Mrs. Jack Heath, both former residents of Fairbanks, were married in Seattle early last month.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02
RUPERT CITIZENS ACTIVE

FRINGE RUPERT, AprlI "A mass meeting of citizens held in this city yesterday adopted resolu- tions demanding the establishment of new province, including Yukon Territory and part of Northern British Columbia.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02
SEATTLE BANDIT EXECUTED

WALLA WALLA, April 2@John Schmidt, who recently murdered Detective James O'Briou and two other Seattle policemen and an Olympia garageman, was executed at the state prison here yesterday. The condemned man walked toi the scaffold without a tremor.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02
Wanted to Explain STEINMANGER Arril 2-Tl

ambition. forms',smperor declared yesterday that his departure from Hungary would be conditioned upon permission to issue a proclamation explaining the "unfavorable circum- stances" compelling him to withdraw and saying that he, as king, had temporarily confirmed the regency of Admiral Horthy.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02
SECRETARY EVOLVING SCHEME
 TO MAKE TONNAGE FOR ROAD

will be available not only for mining, but also for numbering, pulp manu- facture, fisheries and other indust ries.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02

M. J. Cooney has consented to be a school board candidate.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-04-02

xs.ana, Alasss,s 1nssrsor rusl l>spos
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-14
progress under the leadership of kis1

progress under the leadership of Eisn Lncy Maine of Swantown IIilL
 Potatoes are only Sl.75 a bushel here. and t iI predicted that they v.ll be stu lower in price.
 Cahr!os A. Lee returned 10 Preston Wednesday after being at h.s home here for Ire p3st week.
 Charles A. Lee returned 10 Preston White Rock and Thomas Jones at MeHi- eTly.
 Friends and accua.ntancez n this place nf Gilbert l.. Hewitt were saddened at The announcement of his sudden death lH Norwich TusLd.Iy.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-14
WEST KINGSTON

Rev. Mir. Pickles supplied the pulpit of the church here Sunday evening. -,
 Oliver Watson was a business caller in Providence Wednesday.
 About every one around here has been suffering from q severe cold. -t.
 Miss Christine Tucker has entered 6 Providence hospital to train for q nurse Her oldest sister s registered nurse.
 Everett Moore of Richmond was . call CT here Sunday. He was accompanied by his son Philip.
 Leonard Joslin and grandson of Exeter were here Sunday afternoon.
 Mir. and Mrs. R. H. Bristow and daugh-
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-14
frenuent yisItor here.

ITeIutnL FlEIIOT NtIE.
 Several residents of Shunoc attended the funeral of Attorney Thomas Browning Hewitt held at the North SioninSton Con- grega;ional church Sunday afternoon.
 The prospects for a large harvest of .ce are unfavoraL.e The icenien are looking downcast Gilbert Billings of the Ludlow farm Is staying this week with E. |. James and family.
 Miss Grace Den.son Wheeler Fnd Mrs. Sanford N. Billings of StouinGeon were calling on local friends Tuesday. The Shunoc school Is making good
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-14

ter Annie were visitors at Narragansett Pier Monday.
 The boys are getting up a supper to be held in the church.
 Mrs. Roy Knowles was in Providence Wedn esday to attend the conference of churches
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-14
SiIUNOC

Local relatives and friends were in Glasgo Thursday to attend Inc funeral of Thomas II. Eccicston. held at the Meth od.st church. Yoluntcwn. He was 2 brother of the late Joseph Eccleston, a
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-14

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Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-14

THERE n no advertising medium in | Eastern Connecticut equal to The BulAA- ] n1 fer business results
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1921-09-29

Ford front tire, 3OX3
Ford rear tire, 30x3k
Willard Battery to fit Ford :
Willard Battery to fit a Dodge
Willard Battery to fit a Buick
Battery of any make recharged
Rent battery furnished per day
Battery rebuilt, from $1,000 to
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-03-10
SAFETY STOP MAY BE
INSTALLED At PORTER
fBy Associated Press)

INDIANAPOLIS, March 10.-Instal-
lation of automatic train stopping, de-
vices at the New, York Central and
Michigan Central railroads. where 81
persons lost their lives ina collision
10 days ago. may be ordered by state
and federal authorities as safeguard
for the future. -
While no formal decision has been
reached 1t was learned that mem
bers of the Public Service com.
mission planned to attend the Railway
Appliance National exhibition at Chi.
cago next week with the view to
obtaining Information regarding new
automatic stopping devices such as
are not now in use on any railroads.
Members of the commission who in.
vestigated the wreck at a hearing
which closed yesterday at Gary, de
clined to discuss their future plan2
and refused to state what findings
might be expected to be made by
them. However, it was stated official
ly, that the findings including any
order to the railroads would not be
determined for at least week. Evi
jence obtained at the Gary hearing
was not made public.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-03-10

of $3.50, 900. or only 10o.9 600 more than
that OF 10 years ago. Itshad been Elk
pected a population of |, zoe, 600 would
be Indicated