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The Monett times., 1921-11-18
MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER
FOR MISS LANE

Another charming affair given for
Miss Ruby Lane, who will be a No
vember bride, was miscellaneous
shower Monday evening, given by
Misses Ada Riggs and Hazel Harrison
in the home of Miss Riggs, No. sos
Lincoln avenue. The evening was
passed in games and music. In con-
test game, prize was awarded to the
winner and was received by Mrs. VIM.
E. Rogers. Pink chrysanthemums
were used for the decorations for the
home. The gifts were cleverly con-
cealed in different parts of the home,
and each gift was tied with a string
which ran through various rooms and
tied to lights and doors. Miss Lane
had the pleasure of following the
string and finding the gifts. The
gifts were beautiful. A delicious one
plate lunch was served. Kewpie dolls
dressed as brides, were given as
favors. The guests included the
honoree, Misses Fern Hepburn, Ethel
Campbell, Maize Amber, Ruby Waite,
Winnifred Taylor, Gladys Jeffries,
Rose Smith, Marguerite Burg, Ruth
Hobbs, Mrs. VIM. E. Rogers, Mrs. Joe
L. Lane, and Misses Hazel Harrison
and Ada Riggs.
The Monett times., 1921-11-18
CARD OF THANKS

To the many friends and neighbors
who so kindly assisted us during our
recent bereavement. We wish to take
this means of trying to thank you.
But friends, words of thanks are so
weak in comparison with all the many
kindnesses you have shown us. The
kind words of sympathy, the beauti-
full floral offerings and the many
other ways in which you have shown
your sympathy. We do 50 appreciate
all that has been done for US, and es-
pecially do we thank Mr.. H. l. Brad
ford and Sons for their kindness and
untiring efforts in assisting us.
Words cannot express our gratitude
and may Gods richest blessings rest
on each and every one is our prayer
Mrs. Dora Steele and Children
The Monett times., 1921-11-18
CAMPAIGN AGAINST
SCRUB HOGS

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. 16.-The
Poland China Breeders of Missouri
have organized to make spirited
campaign against scrub hogs on Mis-
souri, farms, and thereby double the
pork production in one of the best
corn belt states. The organization
effected here a few days ago will
have more than the thousand mem
bers and fund of $4,000 annually
for TIE three years to carry on the
campaign for pure bred hogs in the
feed lot. Members of the Poland
China Breed Promotion Committee,
President C. G. McCahan, Secretary
P. w. Young, Treasurer w. o. Gar
rett and w. F. McFadden, of the
American Record Association have
been active in obtaining charter list
and assisting the state officers in
completing the organization.
The Missouri association will es-
tablish an office with a managing
secretary and will cooperate with the
Promotion Committee and with coun-
ty associations in conducting pig clubs
and promotion shows and will engage
in active work for better hogs on Mis-
souri, farms.
The officers of the new organic
alton are Sol Leonard, st. Joe, presi-
dent; j. R. Young, Richards, V. P. and
C. V. Mosby, Cuba, secretary. The
Board of Directors are DR.. l.. K. Won
Gremp, St. Charles; J. w. Head, Pal
myra; J. F. Lautz, Carthage; j. R
Young, Richards; H. E. Spurgeon
Wayland; Henry Oberman, Monetti
]. B. Overfalt, Clarence; Ray Adams
Independence, and E. E. Kirkland
Liberty.
The association will undertake tt
hold a pig club contest in every
county in the state and have pro-
motion show at every county fail
next fall.
The Monett times., 1921-11-18
A FAMILY REUNION

A family reunion was held in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. E. Boss on
Cleveland avenue, Saturday, Novem-
ber 12, in honor of the homecoming
of the father, Mr.. H. Smith and
brother, Otto Smith, who had not been
in this locality for twelve or fifteen
years. In attendance was the father,
three brothers, Will Thurman and
Otto Smith, six sisters, Mrs. E. Boss,
Mrs. 7. F. Smith, Mrs. w. M. Kenne-
dy, Mrs. E. D. Davis, Mrs. Tina Bar
gesser, DR.. T. V. Poole, with nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends.
A bountiful dinner was served of
every thing good to eat. In the fore
noon music was rendered by an orch
estra composed of Mr.. Oscar Bennett,
Fred King, Emery Smith, Ethel Poole
Marguerite West and Mrs. Alcie
Davis. The orchestra played while
the dinner was being served.
In the afternoon, Rev. Erickson,
who has been lifelong friend of the
Smith family, led song service, gave
a beautiful talk and ended with a
wonderful prayer. Mrs. Boss gave a
spiritual expression of her thankful
ness, and everyone was proud to be
in her home and hope, not only to
re-unite with Mr.. and Mrs. Boss here
but also in the great beyond.
One Present.
The Monett times., 1921-11-18
GREENHOUSE A BEAUTIFUL
PLACE THIS SEASON

The Triton greenhouse is more
than usually attractive this season.
Just now the Chrysanthemums are in
their prime and there are loads of
them. There are immense feathery
white and yellow ones and the beauti-
full pink ones-Mrs. Triton has never
had more beautiful display of these
beauties. 1t is worth trip to the
greenhouse just to see the chrys-
anthemums.
But that is not all. Every section
contains it's own attractions and all
the favorites are to be found, includ-
ing waxy roses, blooming begonias
carnations and other flowers. Sweet
peas will soon be in bloom to be usec
IL bouquets. Then there are many
pots of ferns and other greenerfes.
Plants suitable fer the ChrfstmaS
season are just coming into their red
and green attractiveuess..
Mrs. Triton is just starting an
other Iine-that of raising song birds,
and cages of the singers help make
the greenhouse a cheerful place. She
has linnets, German rollers and St
Andersburg cauaries- The last named
are a deep fluffy yellow and are
beauties. They sing with a low and
musical warbIe, very different from
the ordinary canary.
nan
The Monett times., 1921-11-18
ASSENT TO U.S S.
JUNKING PLAN
Sweeping Proposal for Reduction Of
Naval Armament Becomes Accept
ed Fundamental Policy of
Conference.

Washington, Nov. 15.-The sweep
ing American proposal for reduction
of naval armament became the ac-
cepted fundamental policy of the
armament conference today by the
unanimous assent of the five great
powers.
Seconding the bold lead of the
United States, the accredited spokes-
men of Great Britain, Japanese, Italy
and France rose in their places at to-
days plenary session of the con-
ference, and one after another de-
clared the readiness Of their govern
ments to accept the American pro-
posal in spirit and in principle, but
with the reservation of right to sug-
gest modification of detail.
Then the problem of these details,
which everyone realizes may yet oc-
cupy the prolonged attention Of the
conference and involve the success or
failure of the whole plan, was re-
ferred for preliminary examination to
committee of five technical naval
advisors, one from each of the "Big
Five" powers. Within this committee
first of all, Great Britain will ask for
further reduction of the limit pro-
posed on submarine tonnage; Japan
will endeavor to prove heE right to a
greater ratio of naval strength than
has been suggested for her and
France and Italy will request that
their naval questions be considered
along with those of the stronger
naval powers, embraced in The Ameri-
can plan.
Thus the diplomacy of the Amer
lean delegation has won its first vic
tory in the conference, but still finds
itself confronted with questions OF
admitted Importance and delicacy,
whose solution is requisite to attain
ment of the purposes for which the
nations were called into consultation.
The Monett times., 1921-11-18
HOSTESS TO HIGH FIVE CLUB

The High Five Club was delightfully."-
entertained on Friday evening by Mrs
L. D. Mckee, No. 600 Third street
Mrs. George Edgar received first
prize, and Mrs. Thos. Markwell re-
ceived second. Club members present
were Mrs. George Edgar, Mrs. Thos.
Maxwell, Mrs. Pete Martin, Mrs. P.
J. Martin, Mrs. Tom Dwyer, Mrs.
John Walsh, Mrs. Jim Hepburn, Mrs.
Claud White, Mrs. Louis Tucker, Mrs.
Lawrence Welch, Mrs. A. Cole, Mrs.
W. J. Fleming, Mrs. Fred Campbell,
Mrs Harry Davies and the hostess.
The Monett times., 1921-11-18

Robert Johnston, of Tulsa, Okla,
came Monday night to spend several
days with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Johnston.
D. Moriondo, who bought the Pat
Casey farm on the Peirce City road,
has made expensive improvements on
the house, converting it into a fine
eight room residence.
Pauline Baden, small daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Baden, was
operated upon for diseased tonsils
and adenoids at the West hospital
Tuesday. She is getting along nicely
Mr.. and Mrs. o. H. Hudson and Mr.
and Mrs. w. D. Steele motored tt
Webb City, Friday, and attended tn
football game, and later motored III
Joplin. .,~-.
The Southwestern Bell telephon
company has unique window displa,
in their window of the office, adver
tising their rural line system. 1t
a very pretty display, with 10
farm house and large log barn an
ground is covered with snow. Th
rural line service is featured in tn
display. -...
4 Rev. w. E. Brown has closed su,
cessful three weeks revival meetin
at Ebenezer church. During the Sc
les of meetings there were eight col
versions. Rev. Browns mother, Mr.
NJ. F. Brown, of Purdy, who attendt
the meeting, returned home Saturds
morning. Rev. Brown left Saturds
morning for Seligman to fill an al
pointnent. ~-a..
The Monett times., 1921-11-18
WIENIE ROAST

The following composed party at
the Tourists camping ground, Mon
day evening, and toasted wieners and
marshmallows and enjoyed a delicious
lunch: Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Counts, Mr.
and Mrs. O. E. Davis, Mr.. and Mrs
Kenneth Guinney, Mr.. and Mrs
Merrell Sewer, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
Adams, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Wilhelm
and Mr.. Lawrence Tucker. They re-
turned to the Adams home where they
danced until late hour.
The Monett times., 1921-11-18

Mr.. and Mrs. C. D. Peck of Peirce
City, were in town Wednesday.
Miss Carrie Fink spent the day
shopping in Springfield.
Mrs. Chas. E. Rice was visitor in
Peirce. City today.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. G. Farrow spent
Thursday visiting in Springfield.
Miss Martha Allen, of Rolla, who
has been visiting friends in Monett,
returned home Thursday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hawkins, of
Aurora, were among the out of town
shoppers today.
Mrs. Hattie Hooten, of Lamar. came
Wednesday evening to visit her sister
in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. V. Porter and baby
have returned home from a few days
visit in Springfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Carter returned
Saturday morning from delightful
visit with relatives in Kansas City.
J. HI. Lassiter left this week for 6
months visit with his daughter a
! Centerton, Ark.
Mrs. W. D. Randall and son, Harold
and her sister, Mrs. G. G. Sornbargel
and baby, of Los Angeles Calf, left
Wednesday morning for Tulsa, Okla
| Mrs. Charles Moody, who was oper
! ated upon two weeks ago at the Wes
hospital, returned to her home a
Peirce City, Saturday morning.
The Monett times., 1921-11-18

Miss Ethel Mcneil and Mr.. James
M. Mansfield visited in Joplin Wed
nesdayg
Miss Tebby Williams, nurse in
training at the Missouri Baptist sani-
tarium at st. Louis, came in We'd
nesday morning to visit her mother,
Mrs. A. e. Spencer.
miss Mildred Galloway went to
Columbia, Wednesday night, to attend
the Home Coming at Missouri Uni
versity. She will be the guest Of the
sorority, Sigma Iota Phi.
The Monett times., 1921-11-18
WOMAN FREED OF
MURDER CHARGE
Mrs. Mary Mccormick Goes Free
When Court Sustains Demurrer
Filed by Attorneys for
Defendant.

Mrs. Mary Mccormick, on trial Tor
the murder of her ausDand, John Nc
Cormick, in the Barry County circuit
court, was freed on the charge this
afternoon. After the states evil
dence was all in, the attorneys for the
defendant filed a demurrer to the
evidence, which was sustained by the
court. 1t is not yet determined
whether or not Sheridan Mccormick,
son of the dead man, will be- tried on
the charge, but probably not as the
same evidence would 1e produced IN
his case.
The state was represented by Prose-
cutting Attorney Emory Smith, his
assistant, Emery c. Medlin and D. H.
Kemp. J. E. Safer and Jake Davis
were attorneys for the defendant.
A large number of witnesses were
heard Tuesday and Wednesday morn
ing, and practically the same evidence
was presented as at the preliminary
trial held at Monet. Nothing but
circumstantial evidence was produced,
which the court held was hot SUI
ficient to hold the accused.
Mrs. Mccormick and her son Sherl-
dan were arrested on charge of first
degree murder, after the body of John
Mccormick was found in a we'll on
the Mccormick farm. Drs. A. Jones
and l.. H. Ferguson, who examined
the body after it was recovered, an
nounced that Mccormick did not die
of drowning, but was dead when plac-
ed in the well.
The bungalow on the Mccormick
farm was burned sometime in October
1920. Mrs. Mccormick and her son
Sheridan came to town and made
their home with Amos Mccormick,
while John Mccormick remained on
the place a part of the time, sleeping
in an outbuilding or at the home of
one of his relatives. Hence, when he
disappeared it was not noticed for a
few days, each relative thinking he
was at the home of the others. On
election day, when he failed to go to
the polls to vote, they found that the
man had not been seen for some time.
A search was then instituted, which
led to the finding of the body in the
well. '''.-
Suspicion was directed to Mrs. Nc
Cormick and her son, because they
had not been or very good terms with
the husband and father, and the last
seen of john Mccormick alive, so far
AS the testimony showed, was when
he went to the home of Amos Nc
Cormick Thursday morning before the
election on Tuesday.
The state went on the theory that
Mccormick was made away with at
the place in town and that the body
was taken from there and placed in
the well, but the evidence did not
prove such to be the fact.
The case has been attracting much
attention in this district. Mrs. Nc
Cormick and Sheridan were
arrested on charge of setting
the fire that destroyed their
home. They were acquitted for lack
of evidence and are now suing the
Farmers Mutual Insurance Company
of Barry County for damages, which
case is set for trial in circuit court
this term. Sheridan Mccormick has
a-case for carrying concealed weapons
pending against him in this court.
The Monett times., 1921-11-18

Mrs. J. R. Blankenship and daugh-
ter, of Cassville, were in town We'd
nesday.
Misses Alma and Leila HiTthouse, of
Verona, were shopping here Wednes-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Mitchell, Misses
Anna Mitchell and Louise Wright
visited in Cassville Sunday.
Mrs. w. O. Pelham and Mrs. R. L.,
Peters spent Tuesday visiting at F.,
Smith, Ark.
DR.. A.. Jones and DR.. d. E. Miller
operated upon Chas. Marshall's SON.,
Tuesday at DR.. Jones' office.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wilhoit went
to Joplin, Wednesday, to see the play,
f'Way Down East" at the New Jop-
! lin Theatre.
Mrs. R. T. Keithly and her guasts
Miss Helen Oakley, of Fayetteville.
Ark, spent Sunday as the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. o. H. Lane, of Joplin.
Mrs. IT,. S. Riddle went to Cassville
Tuesday, where she will be witness
in the case of Eula Mullins, an infant,
against, the City of Monett, for
| damages.
The Monett times., 1921-11-18
RAISES POTATOES TO BE USED
BY KANSAS STATE BOARD

The following article was clipped
from the Lingle (Wyo.) Review, and
sent to Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Kynion of
Monet, by their son, Don Kynion,
who is agent and operator at Lingle.
aLmgle potatoes billed as Cling le
Kings" raised by William L. Connolly
and Don Kynion, have been sold by
Carleton Clinton to the Kansas state
board for use in the institutions Of
that state. 1t is probable, owing tc
the high quality Of the tubers, thai
the same "brand" will be specified BY
the Kansas board next year."
The Monett times., 1921-11-18

Mrs. c. E. Whitlatch spent We'd
nesday in Springfield, transacting
business.
Mrs. VIM. Thompson went to
Springfield, Wednesday, where she
spent the day.
The Monett times., 1921-11-18

Miss Craig of Springfield held her
class in "Fiction" Saturday afternoon
at Central school. This is an extern
sion course for teachers.
The Monett times., 1921-11-18

The football team will commence
work this afternoon for the difficult
Springfield game which will be play
ed at the end of the week at Spring
field.
The Monett times., 1921-11-18
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

An assembly will be held this after
noon at the High school. The speak
er will be DR.. Shaddrick.
The Monett times., 1921-11-18

In the contest of checking up the
use of each others English Crystal
Spratley came out first by having
twenty-three tickets at the end of
Good English Week.
The Monett times., 1921-11-18

NUN az tLlS T1lSn 6ClOOl. LAO oPSe~h-
er will be DR.. Shaddrick.
Miss Craig of Springfield held her
class in "Fiction' Saturday afternoon
at Central school. This is an exten-
sion course for teachers.
The football team will commence
work this afternoon for the difficult
Springfield game which will be play
ed at the end of the week at Spring
field.
In the contest of checking up the
use of each others English Crystal
Spratley came out first by having
twenty-three tickets at the end of
Good English Week.
w. HI. Lynch, visitor for the South
west Teachers College, was in town
between trains Wednesday,. on his
way to Neosho, to attend the county
teachers meeting and to visit the city
schools.
The Armistice Day assembly was
held Friday morning. Mr.. Sizer and
DR.. Russell gave patriotic speeches.
Mr.. Holestine, Mr.. Engleman and Mr..
Galbraith also gave short talks. Ruth
Safer, Pat Alsup and Alma Russell
gave readings of war poems. The as
sembly was one of the most interest
ing held this year.
Realizing that the games with
Springfield depend largely on their
endurance the football squad drew up
a set of resolutions. They are: We
the undersigned individuals hereby
pledge that we will not eat any
candy, pie, cake; will not drink soda
water nor any other injurious OF
doubtful drink; that we will be in2 bed
by nine thirty; will not use tobacco
in any form; and that we will do
nothing knowingly that would lessen
our chances of winning the football
championship; and that we will do
everything we can toward winning it
We pledge this until all football
games this year are played. Signed
10y Shepherd, Burt Johnson, Louis
Bounous, Otto Boss, Earl Howerton
Edgar Mcmahon, Milton Reynaud
(captain)' Frank Miller, Fred Steele
Hays Heimbaugh, Carl Medlin, Wal
lace Russom, Burl Henderson, Ceci
Long, Vernon Chumbley, Oliver
Young, Frank Mourglia, Walter Rey-
maud, Ami Cuendet, Lyle Black, ano
Otto Wittea --
The Monett times., 1921-11-18
BEN F. SMITH, JR. DIES

Benjamin F. Smith, Jr., the eight
year old son of: Mr.. and Mrs. B. F.
Smith, died at their home on North
Eighth street at 1880 o'clock Tuesday
night, November Is, of stomach
trouble and complications.
Funeral services will be held at the
home at o'clock Thursday afternoon
conducted by Rev c. F. Wlutlock.
Benjamin Franklin Smith, Jr., was
born at Monet April 8, 1913, and with
the exception of few months that
his parents lived in Kansas he lived
here his whole life. He was the only
child of his. parents. He had one
grandparent,, Mrs. Grams Mrs.
Smiths mother,
The Monett times., 1921-11-18

FOR SALE: Hedge fence posts.
Herbert Walton, Phone 908-23. w11tf
The Monett times., 1921-11-18

W. H. Lynch, visitor for the South
west Teachers College, was in town
between trains Wednesday, on his
way to Neosho, to attend the county
teachers meeting and to visit the city
schools.
Evening journal., 1921-04-07
GETS AWAY
LIKE CHAMPIONS

Liberty a. c. which last year lost
but two out OF a total OF 50 games.
has started this season with three
victories The team will lineup
against McCullough's Rose TBll team
at Eighteenth and Van Buren streets
on Saiur av afternoon.
Manager Townsend has many cf
last years stars in the lineup this
season. among them being Donofrio.
Walters. Townsend. Fahey. Ferris
and Toy. Among the new faces will
appear d. Coyle. A. Coyle. S. Fisher
Mccartney. Cullaine and Maloney.
Liberty will meet Bobby Wilson's
fast Richardson Park Juniors on
Saturday, April 16. Manager Town
send is anxious to arrage games with
Newark. Middletown. PENIS Grove
and any other teams in or out OF the
city. After May s Liberty will be
open for twilight games. Address
challenges to Clinton Townsend. 2915
West street.
Evening journal., 1921-04-07
BAKER WITH CHESTER
IF Lands INSISTS

CHESTER, Pa, April 6.-J.
Franklin Baker. former king OF Bit
ters. may play with the Chester
Baseball Club. despite the fact that
ne is now with the New York
Yankees. Baker is declared TO be
dissatisfied with the reports that
Judge Lands will demand hearing
for his participation in independent
baseball. Baker isn't a contract
breaker. and he doesn't think there
Is anything TO cover up, but he is
not going to let anyone blum him
New York wanted him, and unless
something Is done 10 stop the inves-
tigation they will lose him.
Frank Miller. manager OF the
Chester Club. has offered Baker a
salary almost as much as that given
by New York to play here four days
a week, and Baker is considering
the offer. He says it will bring him
closer TO his home and make It pos
sible to be with his children down
on the farm"
Evening journal., 1921-04-07
Rookie Directory
DODGERS

wally Hood-Outheider. Looks
ripo enough TO stick. Came up to
Dodgers last spring and was farmed
to Salt Lake club in June. Hit .907
with salt Lake. Age 90. Weighs
1874 Height G feet.
sanmie post-Southpaw. Secur-
ed from Portsmouth club in Virginia
league Won "a games. lost 10.
Paul schroIbor-Pitcher. Played
with Lakeland club in Florida State
League in 1920. Won ~ games lost
13 with second division club. Age
10. Height g fcot . inches.
Walter Kelley -Shortstop. Played
with ST. Mary's College team. Oak-
land. Cal. last year. Age 90.
Weight 40. Height feet.
Ralph rholps-Southpaw. Played
scmi-pro ball at Fulton. a. y. in
1920 Lost but two games In 20
with Fulton club. Established rec
ord of 36 wins out of AZ starts for
fuli season. Ago 20. Weight i73.
Height feet inches.
Evening journal., 1921-04-07
DUPONT CLUBNTEN
ARE PLAYING TENNIS

The eight clay tennis courts at the
DUPONT Country Club are in con-
dition for play. As a matter OF fact
some enthusiasts had a number OF
interesting matches there yesterday
The Club anticipates a very active
serson In tennis this year and follow
ers Of the sport will he glad TO know
that three additional courts will be
added this year. These additional
courts are those formerly owned by
the athletic association at the du-
Pont Experimental Station.
The clay courts at the DUPONT
Country club are generally regarded
as the best in the east and T. w
Harris. Jr.. chairman OF the grounds
committee. In making the announce
ment that the courts are ready for
play states that from present in
dications there will be n far greater
number OF players this year than
last year.
Evening journal., 1921-04-07
MIDDLET0WN OPENS
WITH DUPONT HIGH
he Evenlnr Journal.

Special to The Evening Journal
MIDDLETOwN. Del. April t.
The 1921 baseball season will be Off
cially opened in this town when the
local high school nine crosses bats
with the aggregation from the Du-
Pont High school on next Monday.
The local boys have been working
faithfully under the tutelage OF
Coach +. L. Vogel and now seem
to have formed a fast team for high
school lads. Vogel himself is an old
Penn State star and has impaired TO
the school boys some worthwhile
knowledge OF the national pastime.
The lineup has not as yet been
definitely arranged but It is likely
that some OF the following may get
into action: Alfree. behind the bat.
while a little under weight. handles
himself like a conner. The pitching
duties will fail upon Preston Whit,
lock, who pitched such splendid ball
last season. assisted by Davis. whose
fast bali would be a credit TO one
much older. Podge Fouracre will
ofilciate at first, where he gobbles
them up like a professional. thanked
on the right by stump Stonord. The
left half OF the inheld will be dec
GRATED by Carey at short and Can
non at third This bunch will round
out an exceptionally fast schoolboy
inheld.
Mcdowell, Hufnel. Jones and Al
free will be seen in the outer gar
dens and as fiy-catchers they all dis
play very much class. with this
lineup. Vogel expects TO make the
Dupont boys go some TO win.