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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-07

DOETS have penned rhapsodies, and
\ painters have painted immortal Ma
donnas, to glorify mother love. Father
mas, however, been left out in the cold.
10 be sure, man made laws have given
MIN rights over his children, even dis
terminating unfairly sometimes against
the mother that went down into the
Death Valley to bear them. Still, the
general feeling and sentimentality al
ways have favored the maternal right
and extolled the mother passion.
Today there is a new glimmering. Is
nther coming into his own?
We have been favored BY many melo-
dramas and photoplays of lurid hue ex-
planning why girls leave home. In the
past, when they were betrayed by a
villain, mother invariably pleaded for
them in vain, with an obdurate. cruel,
girl out into snowstorm, usually
head.
Just now Broadway is honored by an
entirely modern and new conception.
The Theatre Guild, which prefers art
to money, has produced a marvellous
study of marvellous father, angelically
portrayed by Frank Reicher.
Az lhIS play we nave modern type
= of girl who revolts our finer sensi-
bilities. She lives in a suburb and
works In New York. but her reaction is
not the healthy revelation of youth
against dead forms and confnlng super
/, stitions: She has no theories Of a
larger life. She is not cropping for con :
genial labor or self expression. She
merely desires luxury and gayety and
sensuality.. and gradually she breaks
her fathers heart
1t is difficult to look into the eyes Of
youth and believe that they lie and
cheat and are the windows 20 = st0n
heart. 1t is impossible to gaze at q
fresh, beautiful young thing, that one
has worshiped as n baby and adored
as an unfolding human soul. and de-
eide that the girl is naturally liar and
cheat and a libertine.
The mother is hard and materinlistic
and minus all idealism. Early in the
game she has realized that her daugh
ter was out for big spoils. and she has
eagerly aided and abetted her. Discon-
tent, peevishness and continual fault
finding with the wage Garner because
of his incapacity to make great hauls
and provide luxuries for his women
folk mark the existence of the family
Envy of neighbors who fly high, spec.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-07
Better Let the Matter Drop

Dear Cynthia-Some time ngo was
keeping company with a young girl and
now all of sudden she told me not
to come around and now 1 hear that
she meets another fellow on the cor
ners. know that her mother Is Won
dering why I don't come around any
more. What l want to know Is should
go and see her mother and tell her
why don't come around any more. I
am not angry at the girl, she Is angry
at me- but she has no reason to be. She
will not notice me when we meet any
more. Should / tell her mother why we
parted or should let It 60 as It is
7 q T.,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-07
Yesterdays Answers

totNtuAy y EhlSNtTS
]. Mrs. Keith Spalding, Of Chi.
cago, has set an interesting rec
ord for sportswomen by bringing
in unaided broadbill swordfisb
weighing 42G pounds.
>. One woman, in the search for
something new and different TO
make the new baby. knitted n
cute and practicable pair of little
strap slippers which fit on over
white socks and look like shooa
without being too stiff for tiny
feet.
3. A design in colors may be printed
on either paper or material. nv
means of blocks cut on the smooth
surface of cut potato, charged
with oil paint
4. Anne of Bohemia was the wife
of Richard II, King of England
and Is said to have done much to
help the rise of the Reformation
D. Fringed leather or suede makes
an appropriate and fashionable
trimming to be allowed to hang
over the edge of an upturncd hat
OF duvetyne or felt.
9. An interesting sleeve Just in tbc
height of style for afternoon
frocks is slashed in two placrs
up the back. and then held in to
close band at the wrist, the
middle section looping down larger
than the rest of the sleeve.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-07
a Rsplv 70 "TllIIe'sv Letter

Dear Cyntha-In reply to Titles
letter OF few evenings ago, think 1t
Is a pure case OF self-praise. She says
she is pleasantly plump or something
to that effect. In later letter she says
"she may be fat. but she has loving
disposition. I have heard fellows say,
NO fat girls for me So you see all
fellows do not like fat girls or even
pleasantly plump ones. I am a thin girl,
Weighing about 9s lbs. But '"Tillie says"
she has a loving disposition. But I
say, l might be skinny. but I'm nifty.
Let's hear from you, "Tillie".
SKINNY
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-07
She Has Moved

Dear Cynthia-I am a young man and
have been going with young lady and
I have been engaged to her, and have
lent her money. and now she has
moved and she has never written to mo
and cannot find where she has moved
to. She said she would let me know.
It Is nine months since saw her.
JOHN NJ.
You can scarcely consider yourself
engaged to n girl you have not heard
from for nine months and who did not
to, when that moving took place. Better
not try to find her unless you think
you can ask for a return of your loan
of money.
Better learn this lesson now. Girls
who are nice do not borrow money. and
not return 1t at once from man even
their fiance.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-07

night, SAID the voice.
A long pause fol-
lowed.
But cant we go
to a cabaret instead
of a show?' the voice
went on. THE the
atre bores me stiff
late | y. I'd much
rather go to a cab
aret. where we can
dance"
Another pause and
then
ooh, aw' right. I'll
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-07

q + e m n I X II pie
stride humanity
has tax en- in
making them re-
sponsible, loving
parents !
Nature herself
has made the tie
between mother
and child the vital
factor Of life, but
civilization h a s
discovered { h at
infant and juve-
nile development
Is better subserved
Il there are two
parents instead Of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-07
Please 7 ell Me
What to Do
BY CYNTHIA
To "plsheartened"

To "plsheartened"
You must do as your father says.
Tell the young man your father will
not allow YOU to meet boys outside of
your home and that he considers you
too young to receive callers Tell him II
he still cares for you in n couple of
years and you still care for him you
can renew your friendship then.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-07

deep breath. He
glanced across the top
of his fiat desk md
soberly regarded Miss
Likter, the young
woman who usually
wrote his letters.
The girl flushed
slightly under this
unaccustomed scru-
tiny and fidgeted
nervously. 1t was so
,nI;l,n Donl tbIa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-07
The Question Corner
TOiay'S Inquiries

/. What distinction is claimed for
Mrs. Judith Windsor Smith. of
Boston, who is honorary vice
president of the New England
Woman's Club, and is almost
100 years old?
.. How is n bedroom set decorated
in such q way that the child who
owns 1t will love every piece of il?
3. In order to make more of the
commonplace gift of n sachet for
Christmas, what different shape
can it be made in?
4. Who was Anne of Denmark?
). BY what method Of introducing
touches of color into dark dress
is a striking bit of decoration
added at the same time?
G. What style of armhole or sleeve
IS becoming more and more popu-
lar, especially when used on n
dress that has a "bateau" neck
line?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-07
Woman's Life and Loue
Father Lore
BY wINIFRED HARPER COOLEY

EATHERs have been so accidental,
4 Incidental and unimportant in all
plant and animal life that It really is
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-07
Paul and Virginia
Paul and the CI,arn,er
By HELENA HOYT GRANT

DAUL paused in the dictation of the
4 long letter upon which he had con-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-07

First there was Il gigglc ana then q
profound sigh.
II don't think can meet you to-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-07
Does This Surprise You?

The earring is not modern inven-
tion, for more than twenty centuries
ago the daughter of Aristotle wore gol-
den hoops In her ears. The philosopher g
daughters earrings we're found in her
tomb near Chalcis by exploring ar
cheologists, and certainly modern
workmanship cannot produce their
equal.
Nothing seen on the streets Of New
York in long time has attracted more
attention than young woman who re-
Gently promenaded on Broadway wear
ing a long skirt. q.
Many women of Greenland are bald
on the sides of their heads, owing to
their method of dressing the hair, which
Is pulled back tightly and held in place
by ribbon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-07

Most Of the new frocks have somt
sort OF metal Rirdle. Here Is a RINGED
GIRDLE for Your new frock. Use brass
or other metal rings OF any size you
worsted @ for large ones. crochet four
small patches Of buttonhole stitches on
each ring. Then stitch the rings to-
gether to form the girdle. or you can
time. Join two long ends with a tassel
OF the silk or worsted at each end
Have your RINGED GIRDLE close at
one side with a hook and eye ,,i,s Use aYs silk
q bright touch to the frock.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-07

A SENSITIVE, imaginative soul in a
a man may cause him to feel this. It
is scarcely a universal emotion. Per-
haps the poet yet may arise who will
indite sonncts to father love.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-07
Things You'll LOve to Make

Tomorrow-Short Fingers
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-07
WHAT'S WHAT

Tomorrw-The Final Argument.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-07
We'd Be Happier IF We Could Laugh
at Our TUenty- Yedr-Old Sygering,
But IL Isn't Until Years Later That We Realize Hoo Unnece
sary Au Our Sorro,os and Worries We're

world and life, which have been said l.,
almost every other twenty year. old y
the country.
And nfhnr cniinfrina
The Monett times., 1921-12-02
FRED WHITE DIES AT
EUREKA SPRINGS

Mrs. John O'Connell received word
through letter from a Eureka
Springs friend, that Fred White,
youngest son of Mr.. and Mrs. G. b.
White, had died at their home in
Eureka Springs, Ark, Friday No
vember 1S.
Funeral services We're held at the
home, II Benton street, Monday
afternoon and interment was made in
the Odd Fellows cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. White and family
were long time residents of Monett,
Mr.. White running out of here as
Frisco engineer until his retirement a
few years ago. The sympathy of
many Monet friends is extended to
them in the death OF their son. Fred
had been sick for many months and
required the constant attention of his
mother, who will miss him sadly.
The Monett times., 1921-12-02
FRED ALEXANDER WHITE

Fred Alexander White, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. G. B. White, passed away
quietly at 2:40 p. M, November Is,
1921.
His nature was inclined to be opti-
mistic. Although greatly afflicted he
had great enjoyment in life though
realizing that he was unable to join
his boy friends in their amusements
and play, he made the most of his con-
dition and accepted it bravely and
courageously, and when in better
health was ready at all times to do his
bit to help others, and it seemed a
pleasure to him to be able do so.
Fred enjoyed church, and especially
Sunday school, and nothing but his
health would keep him away from
these services. Through a private
teacher he learned to read, and re-
peated the twenty third Psalm per-
fectly. We feel and know that he has
been a brave soldier and relatives and
friends, outside of his immediate fam
lily, who knew his generous impulses
and the spirit of fairness which con-
trolled his action toward others were
most worthy traits of character.
Fred Alexander was born near Ere
donia, Kan, October 8, 1877.
Funeral services were held Sunday,
November 20, and We're conducted by
Rev. B. L. Harris, pastor Of the M. b..
Church, South, and Rev. l. A. Gath
er, pastor of the Presbyterian church.
Eureka Springs Times-Echo.
The Monett times., 1921-12-02
IMPROVING CITY
WATER SYSTEM

The water system of the town is
being improved by the city council
men. Heretofore the water pressure
in the west part Of town has been in
sufficient and insurance companies
have threatened to raise the rates
unless a better pressure was secured.
The city finances this year permit of
the improvement and work has COM
menced on laying the large mains.
A six inch main is being laid on
County street from the city water
works tower to Lincoln avenue. All
the north and south streets in this
district will connect with this line,
which makes direct pressure. This
will also eliminate a few dead lines.
This improvement will save an in
surance raise and it is probable that
the rate may be lowered, but this is
not certain.
The Monett times., 1921-12-02
MRS. ]. II. SMITH DEAD

Friends in the city will be grieved
to learn of the death of Mrs. Mamie
Smith, wife of J. H. Smith, 618 Fifth
street, who died at 10:30 o'clock Sat
urday morning, November 26, at the
West hospital following a two weeks
illness. She had been in critical
condition several days previous to her
death. Friday afternoon she was re-
moved to the West hospital.
The deceased was born November
20, 1877 at Owensboro, KY, and was
Al years old when death claimed her.
She is survived by her husband and
four children, the youngest being fif-
teen months old and the oldest II
years. Two of the children are re-
cuperating from scarlet fever and
diphtheria. Mr.. Smiths mother Of
Owensboro has been here during their
illness.
Funeral services will be held Sun
day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from
the First Baptist church, the pastor
C. F. Whitlock presiding at the SER
vices. Interment will be made in the
|. O. O. F. cemetery.
The Monett times., 1921-12-02
DAY AT
WALDENSIAN CHURCH

A very enjoyable day was Sunday
at the Waldensian Presbyterian church
south of town. In the morning DIR. F..
F. Dobson preached an excellent ser
mon. At noon basket dinner was
served by the members in the base
ment. The tables were loaded with
good things and the meal was enjoyed
amid the very pleasant sociability.
In the afternoon a miscellaneous
program was given at which talks
were made by J. F. Mermoud, S. A.
Chapel, George J. G. Wilhelm ana
others. Music was furnished by the
church choir, the choir from the First
Presbyterian church at Monett, and
solos by Mrs. H. T. Osborn, Mrs. L. H.
Ferguson and M. H. Westbay. Mrs.
o. H. Hudson gave reading, "The
Ladies' Aid"
The Monett times., 1921-12-02
WILSON-CHEESMAN

Friends in the city were very much
surprised to learn of the marriage of
Miss Edith Wilson, youngest daughter
of George Wilson, OF Mt. Vernon, Mo-,
and Mr.. Arthur Cheesman, of Re
verse, Kansas, who stole march on
their friends and were married in
Springfield last Thursday.
The bride is a sister to Mrs. j. E..
Jenkins and George Wilson, both of
Monet. She has lived the greater
part of her life in Mt. Vernon and
numbers her friends by her acquaint-
ances. She is very accomplished, and
takes an active part in church work
and social affairs.
For the present Mr.. and Mrs.
Cheesman will make their home with
the brides father at Mt. Vernon.
The Monett times., 1921-12-02
HARVEY
is ORDAINED MINISTER

An ordination service was held at
2:3O o'clock Sunday afternoon in the
First Baptist church, and Theodore
Harvey, youngest son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jack Harvey, was ordained minister
of the gospel. The service was very
impressive. The Council was com
posed of Rev. DeVault, of Mt. Vernon;
Rev. Oldham, of Aurora; Rev. W. M.
Martin, of Kansas City; Rev. j. A.
Curtis, of Mt. Vernon; Rev. J, I, San
ders, of Ebenezer; Rev. Fred Spain, Of
Monet; Rev. Allen, of Ebenezer; Rev.
C. F. Whitlock, pastor of the First
Baptist church. Rev. Oldham was
elected chairman and D. S. Mayhem,
clerk,
Rev. DeVault conducted the exam
inations, Rev. Curtis delivered the
charge, and Rev. Whitlock gave the
ordination prayer and presented Mr..
Harvey with a bible after which he
made a short address.
Rev. Harvey pronounced the bene-
diction.
The young man is widely known
and his, many friends in Monett feel
sure that he will have a brilliant fu-
ture, and will accomplish much good
in his chosen profession. He gradual
ed from the Monett High school and
studied one year at William Jewel
College. He has accepted the pastor
ate of the Baptist church at Thayer
Mo-, and will leave Friday to take
charge.
The Monett times., 1921-12-02
divorce, decree.

divorce, decree.
R. s. Dummit VS. Ona Dummit,
divorce, decree for defendant on cross
bill.
John Bardolski VS. Mary Bardolski,
divorce, dismissed.
Eula M. Anderson, vs. Carl R. An
derson, divorce, decree.
Vera Mills VS. Willis Mills, divorce,
decree.
Nina Mcclure VS. Ollie Mcclure, di-
vorce, decree for defendent.
Ina NJ. Marbut VS. Cecil Marbut, di-
vorce with alimony of $25 per month.
Maud VanHook VS. Julian VanHook,
divorce, decree for plaintiff with
care and custody of child. Plaintiff
given alimony of $50 per month and
$25 per month for child.
Elmer Ash VS. Lenora Ash, divorce,
continued.
j. D. Mckinney VS. jamie Mckinney
divorce, decree.
L. D. Dodd VS. ]. P. Todd, on note
Judgment by default for plaintiff for
$496. -~~,
The Monett times., 1921-12-02
B. OF r. I. ELECTION
OF OFFICERS

In their meeting held Tuesday, the
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
elected officers for the next term as
follows: Past president, S. P. Jolley;
president, A. L. Woolsey; vice presi-
dent, w. P. Fenton; secretary, F. L..
Kyler; treasurer, H. T. Pinnell; dele
gate to convention at Toronto, Canada
w. H. Kenney; alternate, G. E.
Dawson; local chairman of Northern
Division, c. 7. Brown; local chairman
of Eastern Division, w. G. Clinton;
agent for the official Publications, c.
Reniff; physician, DR.. E. Mitchell.
There were sixty-five men present
at the meeting, which was very
profitable one. Twenty men were
present from Joplin. The Ladies'
Auxiliary served lunch.
The Monett times., 1921-12-02
DEMOLAY BOYS ARE
ENTERTAINED

The DeMolay boys, their parents
and girl friends were delightfully."-
entertained by the Advisory Counsel
on Tuesday evening in the Masonic
hall. There were about two hundred
present and the evening was filled
with entertainment. A program COM
posed of the following numbers was
given:
Violin and Piano Solo, Misses
Virginia and Frances Folger.
Vocal Solo, Mrs. W. C. Bray.
Reading, Arthur Wilson Gilbert.
Cornet Solo, DR.. ]. D. Shaddrick.
Vocal Solo, Miss Faye Baum.
Quartet, DeMolay Boys.
Reading, Mrs. Huckins, of Spring
field. -.
Vocal Solo, Mrs. Fred Shaffer.
Vocal Solo, Miss Frances Crump.
Reading, Mrs. w. R. Isbell.
Solo, Lawrence Shaddrick.
Music, The Misses Folger. ..-.~.-
Following the program, the DEMO
lay boys gave their patrol drill. Re
freshments were then served.
The Monett times., 1921-12-02
REVIVAL BEGINS AT
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Rev. w. M. Martin, of Kansas City,
opened the annual revival meeting at
the First Baptist church Sunday
morning. The subject of his sermon
was ,"Soul Winning" At the even
ing service, he chose for his subject,
"Let Your Light So Shine Before
Men," and was a sermon to Christian
people. Every seat in the church was
filled at each service. Mrs. Martin
is here with her husband and has
charge of the chorus choir, and also
organized a booster chorus, composed
of boys and girls. On Tuesday morn
ing sunrise prayer meeting will be
held at the church at 8 o'clock, and
will be conducted by Rev. Martin.
Services will be held every evening
at 8 o'clock.
The Monett times., 1921-12-02
BOY SCOUTS DEFEAT
AURORA 10 TO 6

Playing return game, the Monett
Boy Scouts defeated the Aurora Boy
Scouts on Thanksgiving morning, 10
to 6. The game throughout was
marked by exceptionally good clean
playing on both sides. Both sides
played hard and with determination
to win, but Monet, under the clever
leadership of Captain "Buck" Maher,
and the consistent playing Of Wilson
turned the tide of affairs in favor of
the local troop.
Monett scored in the first quarter
when Richardson ran 40yards through
a broken field for touchdown. Pitts
at left half was replaced by Wilson,
and from then on the speedy half back
displayed great form on the way he
skirted around Aurora's ends. A
costly tumble on Aurora's ten yard
line gave Aurora possession of the
bail, and through series of brilliant
aerial forward passes, they succeeded
in taking the ball to the cent? of the
field. 1t was here when the flashy
halfback Kirby, of Aurora, ran half
the distance to the goal. 1t was the
most sensational run of the game.
In the second half Monet played a
better class of ball and succeeded in
annexing two more goals to it's credit.
The outstanding feature of Aurora
team was the demonstrative end Berg
while the smallest player of Aurora
amazed the crowd by his deadly tack
ling and catching forward passes
Wilson and Estes of Monet were the
chief ground gamers for the local. A
large crowd attended.
Touchdowns were made by Wilson
Richardson, Estes and Kirby.
Tho 1ipa-Iln follOUS.
The Monett times., 1921-12-02
IRWIN BLACK DIES

Irwin Black, an old railroad man
who had made his home with Pete
Stolle for eighteen years, died at 9
o'clock Sunday evening, November 27.
He was born May II, 1S41 and was
80 years, 6 months and 10 days of age
when he died.
Funeral services were held at the
home of Pete Stole on County Road
street at 2:30 o'clock Monday after
noon, DR.. J. D. Shaddrick conducting
the services. Interment was made in
the Odd Fellows cemetery.
Mr.. Black, before his illness, acted
as watchman at the Frisco crossing
on south Central avenue.
The Monett times., 1921-12-02
CLOSING UP BUSINESS
FOR NEW PLANT

j. H. Elspass, builder and operator
for the j. H. Elspass Dehydration
Company, states that the preliminary
arrangements for dehydration plant
for Monett are about completed. The
committees have been in session today
and they expect to have everything in
working order Tuesday.
Mr.. C. NJ. Edmonds and Mr.. K. w.
Winters, representatives Of the COM
yany, have worked hard to get the
proper financial backing and are now
ready to turn the concluding arrange
ments over to Mr.. Elspass, who will
look after building of the plant.
The Monett times., 1921-12-02
AGED CITIZEN OF
CASSVILLE DEAD

In the death of Mrs. Mollie HORNE
wife of the late Harry HORNE, Cass-
vile lost one of her pioneer citizens,
and a greatly beloved woman of her
community. Mrs. HORNE had been ill
for several months with cancer on the
liver which caused her death early
Thursday morning, November "a.
Three children survive: Miss Bessie
HORNE, of Cassville, Mrs. Turner and
Elias HORNE, of near Cassville.
Funeral services were held at 2
o'clock Friday afternoon.
The Monett times., 1921-12-02
MRS. J. HI. SMITH is
LAID TO REST

The funeral of Mrs. j. H. Smith,
who passed away early Saturday
morning, was held at two O'Clock Sun
day afternoon from the First Baptist
church, the pastor, Rev. c. f Whit
lock, conducting the services. The
subject of his sermon was, "To Live is
Christ, To Die is GAIN" taking his
text from the twenty-frst verse, the
first chapter of Corinthians. The ser
mon was a beautiful one, dwelling on
the theme of what it is to live and
what it is to die.
Mrs. Smith was greatly loved, and
the church was filled with sorrowing
friends who came to pay last respects.
Mrs. Smith was devoted wife and a
lovely mother to her four children.
She was a loyal member of the. Bap-
tist church and a member of the Phil
athea class.
Pall-bearers were members Of her
Sunday school class. They were:
Mrs. F. C. Williams, Mrs. G. d.
Shreve, Miss Amanda Periman, Mrs.
Will Hartman, Mrs. 0. l.. Wolfe and
Mrs. ]. R. Chapel.
Flower bearers included neighbors
and members of her class, Mrs. H. P.
Duckett, Mrs. Joe F. Amber, Miss
Lester Cox, Mrs. Louis Tucker, Mrs.
J. E. Carter and Mrs. Paul F. Mus
ick.
Interment was made in the |. O.. O.
Il onnnntaru