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The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1921-12-01
Only One Price.
The -Arbuckle Trial

The trial of Roscoe Fatty" Ar
buckle charged with manslaughter in
connection with the death of Viz
gInla Rapp, a pretty moving picture
actress which occurred following
a San Francisco hotel, is in pro-
gress this week.
The moving picture world is sDarL
ing no money i'll the defense and the
past life of the victim Of "Fattv's
rarity is being gone into in detail
IN an endeavor to make the iurv he
lieve that it was a common nc.,,s.
renee for the poor girl to suddenly
commence tear off her Clothes .nx
time and any place. Mohdav a..
buckle himself took the stand
and made a good witness. He NJ
c cool and collected and seemed TO s.
certain OF an acquittal. Ii is thonrhe
that the case will not 20 to thS ~. $
before Saturday. = es's sesSi
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1921-12-01
Clarke-Brakcnsiek.

Miss Edna Helena Clarke, daugh-
ter OF MIR. and Mrs. Edward S.
Clarke and MIR. Clarence w. Brak-
ensiek OF St. Charles, Mo-, were unit
ed in marriage at the handsome
Clarke home on South High street
Tuesday morning, November 20, in
the presence of about thirty-five
guests.
The beautiful ring ceremony was
performed by Rev. ]. B. Clyde of the
Presbyterian church. The bride,
leaning upon the arm of her father,
was charmingly gowned in travel
ing dress of dark blue tricotine
Miss Selma Gench sang Because"
Miss Winifred Pharis playing the ac-
compartment Lohengrin's. Wedding
March was played by Miss Mabel
Clarke.
Immediately after the ceremony =
dainty breakfast was served follow
ing which the wedding cake was cut,
the ring falling to Miss Mabel Clarke,
the brides younger sister, the needle
to Miss Marguerite Snider, the thin
bic to Miss Dora Brakensiek and the
dime to Mr.. Kirkby Walker. {
Among the out of town guests
were: Misses Dora and Verna Brak-
ensiek of St. Louis. sisters of the
groom; Miss Selma Gench of Fl
Scott. Kans.: Mrs. Fred Fowler and
Mrs. ]. Addison Lea Of Kansas City;
Mrs c. w. Orris, Rich Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs.. Brakensiek left ak
aeon for Junction City, Ksasas,
Fwhese they expect to make tbeif
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1921-12-01

At Marshall a foreigner was max
ing application before Judge Sam
Davis for naturalization papers and
as usual. the circuit judge conducted
little examination of the applicant
10 determine how much information
he had absorbed about his adopted
country. One of the questions the
Judge asked was: who is the gov
ernor of this state?" The foreigner
looked bit embarrassed and then
his face lighted up. II don't know
his name." he said. "but everybody is
cussing him.-S Joseph Observer.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1921-12-01
Thursday. December I, 1921
Henry L. Dillingham; shipped

Henry L. Dillingham; shipped a
car of cattle to the Kansas City mar
ket this week The animals aver
aged 600 pounds. Upon receiving his
check for the cattle, Mr.. Dillingham;
visited the county collector and paid
his taxes and found he had just
enough left from his cattle sale to
get hair cut and shave. Oh, what
. change.!-Platte County Land
mark.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1921-12-01
home.

home.
Inc bride is talented young lady
possessing rare charm and is most
popular in social circles. She has
taken an active interest i'll church and
charity work, and curing the war
served as a Red cross nurse at Camp
McClelland, Ala. Mr.. Brakensiek has
for several months served as secre-
tary for the Butler Commercial Club
and in this work has demonstrated
marked ability. He resigned his po-
sition here some weeks ago to accept
similar place with the. Junction
City, Kans., Chamber of Commerce.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1921-12-01
Silk BlOuseS

Ladies fine Silk Blouses in all
the latest approved colorings and
styles 81. IS to $500.
Paul Jones Middies, Wool Collars
and Cuffs $3.50.
Paul Jones White Twilled Middies
$l.75.
Paul Jones White Twilled, Two in
One Middies $3.50.
Flannel Mindless Navy Blue, Scar
ct, Green So SO to $3.50.
Munsing Underwear
Munsing Silk Vest 81. q up-
Munsing Silk Boomers.
Munsing Mercerized Boomers.
knee and ankle length.
Silk Union Suits.
Silk Chemise.
Wool and Part Wool Underwear.
Infants Wool and Part Wool I'm
derwear.
Big, heavy, deep nap, Plaid Blan-
kets, pink and white, blue and
white, tan and white, grey and
white, Special 1898.
Tan Blankets, colored border,
Special $2.48.
Fine line Beacon Indian Blankets
and Bath Robe Blankets $500 to
$3.50. Other Blankets $l.98 to-
1890 pair.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1921-12-01
Musical Club Gives Sacred Concert.

The sacred concert given by the
Butler Musical Club at Fisk's Opera
House SUNDAY afternoon was one of
the most enjoyable entertainments
given in this city for long time.
Every number on the program was
we'll rendered and every performer is
worthy of special mention. The
music of the orchestra under the di-
rection of G. L. Fisk was high class,
the singing, both individual and
chorus, was far above that usually
heard at such entertainments.
The house was well filled and the
Club realized . neat sum which is to
be expended in local charity and the
finishing of the band stand in the
southeast corner Of the court house
yard.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1921-12-01

notorious Murdoch hotel, belonging
TO Commissioner Foster. Tne COM
missioner detailed the whole police
force to hun: for the car and after
five hours Of the most diligent search
it was founnd i'll the street jus; one
block from where it was stolen with
tires and removable parts stolen.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1921-12-01

The Kansas City police force are at
last compelled to admit that all Of
The automobile thieves have NOT been
scared out Of that town. The other
dan Commissioners Matt Fosters car
vas ssoien IRON in front Of tse AZ
bests hotel which was formerly the
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1921-12-01

We have gathered together the
broadest assemblage of Mems
Neckwear we have ever shown, to
be ready for selection by those
who wish to give men friends the
one gilt that is always right, al
ways useful and always appreci-
ated.
Here are the finest silks, tho
most refined colorinps, the choic.
est patterns and smartest shapes.
whether you want to send him just
one fourth. hand or several our
Holiday collection will give You a
fine selection at modest prices.
Special values in silk at 75c and 81
Special valuesin Knit ties at
$l.O0and $3.50
Boys ties just like dads Soc
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1921-12-01
Store Closes 7:3O Saturday Night
Had you thought of a
radley Sweater

Whether the gift is for a Man, a
Woman, a Boy, a Girl or little
Tot, sweater is always a safe
selection nowadays, everybody
wants several sweaters, of various
weights and colors, and a new
one receives a warm welcome.
Childrens ricedfrom s.. 90 to $500
Boys and Girls from $3.50 to $3.50
Ladies and Men from a. OQto $500
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1921-12-01
Know Your Store
Buy Silk sfocklngs
YoS Cast Do OisaDpsJntsd

o1Csn'f Do OisaDpeJnted
Neither will the friend be disap-
pointed when the Gift Box is
opened.
Here are superb styles in Lace Silk
Stockings: 81
Black and Brown priced N50 to
$500, Plain Glove Silk Stockings
$3.50 and 800, Plain Ingram and
Seamless Stockings at 41.10 $l.48
$2.00, $3.50. $500, $3.50. 400.
Heather Mixed Wool Stockings at
$l.25, $3.50, $500, $3.50.
Mems Silk Socks SOC, 75c, 500,
$1.25
Mems Heather Mixed Wool Socks
-75c, $1.00.
Children's fine.ribbed, Wayne
Knit, Pony Hose, Brown or Black,
45c and SOC. Other grades at Csc
to Csc pair.
WOmen's Handbags
New and beautiful styles have just
come out-the best possible pres
ent-for you are sure the lady win
Tide these new models. Black,
Brown, in leather and velvet
priced $3.50 to $3.50.
Childrens Bags at 35c and CSC.
Needle Cases with needles 20c,
SIC, SOC.
havisg . Merry Christmas With
Merry Gift Handkerchief
And such delightfully."- different
sorts of gift handkerchiefs areto be
found here. Dainty squares made
with great care and moderately
priced.
Some of the smart ones are solid
colors with exquisite embroidery
patterns in the corner.
A world of different kinds from
which to select at 10c to 75c.
Handkerchief fer the men in the
kind they really like to use.
Satin border with initial Csc
Colored border at Csc and Csc
Box lot, of three Handkerchiefs.
Satin border, all white, for $l.OO.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1921-12-01

christmas Goods now. Blaek Z
Soiss.
Newark post., 1921-08-03

dinner oratory, was regarded by the
outside world as Newark's best bet.
Yet the blow has fallen, the tocsin
has sounded, and darkness envelopes
the twelve-mile circle. A letter ad-
dressed tothe redoubtable post-pran-
dial flow of soul, mailed one month
ago, has been returned to the sender
from Newark with the mystical word,
unknown" written on the envelope.
How have the mighty fallen!
Unknown! Yea, the message comes
back from the town where first he
graced the classic college halls, the
scene Of his first political excursion,
the home of his first venture into the
profane realms of journalism, the
section of the U. S. A. where the
Newark Post" circulates. What
more distressing stroke than this,
that Ye Editor is unknown in his
Newark's crown?
'Tis impossible that human intelli-
gence could reach such bottomless
depths. 'S'death! Call out the guard !
'Tis a base conspiracy! Ruthless rival
hands must have engineered this
blasting blight on young mans fair
fame. Can it be-can it by any
chance be possible that Ed Davis, at
the helm Of the rival Ledger, con-
cocted this foul conspiracy to douse
the CLEAN of the brightest star in
Newark's crown
This were the most unkindest cut
of all-Delmarvia Star.
Newark post., 1921-08-03
Accidental Deaths and
Injuries Reach High
Figure for the Country

At conference of expert insurance
men held recently in Chicago, Major
). J. Crowley, formerly of the War
Risk Insurance department, gave sta
tistics on the number of accidents
and deaths in the United States. He
stated that 10000 persons are injur-
ed or killed annually. Five accident
ally meet death every minute and 81
persons are hurt. The total number
Of accidents and deaths from all
causes reaches the stupendous total
OF 100000. And still the average
able-bodied citizen takes little inter-
est in accident precaution and regards
with some contempt any very active
health program for himself.
Newark post., 1921-08-03
Simple Justice

The action of the State Board of Educa-
tion in announcing the cut of expenses of the
teachers at the Summer School was decidedly
unfortunate. We recognize the fact that the
amount appropriated by the General Assem-
bly, was not sufficient because of the in
creased number in attendance. But to make
a distinction between those attending for the
mere purpose of passing examination and
those taking advanced work, is not in keep
ing with the spirit of the law as we interpret
it. In our judgment the money appropri-
ated should be divided equally. Then, too,
we should have liked to see the Board assure
the teachers that their claim would be made
to the State for future reimbursement. The
Board, of course, could not guarantee this;
it would hold and maintain the support and
esprit de corps, now given. While, technic-
ally, the State never guaranteed full ex-
penses but left the amount to the discretion
of the official State Board, the teachers by
years of experience and practice, came with
that in mind. They were invited-even
urged to attend, by the State. Representa-
tives of the State of course, in urging attend
ance had no other thought than that the
practice would be the same as in the past.
The teachers came with that in mind Many
OF them came only because of that provision.
They could not have afforded to come other
wise.
Now with this announcement they feel,
and rightfully, that the State has broken
faith with them The situation that exists is
no fault of the new Board. The members
have no other course to pursue But simply
because more teachers responded than was
calculated is no reason for revised ruling.
The Board can and should act as the cham
pion for the teachers. By presenting the
facts to any General Assembly proper reim-
bursement will be made. We hope the Board
will be able to do this, thus maintaining the
faith of the teachers and holding their
support. Other representatives of the State
promised expenses. The teachers came.
Now, if possible, and it is, Representatives
of the State should make good that promise.
Newark post., 1921-08-03
Sic Transit Gloria Mundi

The following news item, which ap-
peared in Every Evening yesterday,
attracted no little attention:
zone month ago Harry c. Taylor,
order clerk for New Castle county,
mailed letter addressed to Everett
C. Johnson, former Secretary Of
State, who is publisher and editor of
the Newark Post. Mr.. Taylor waited
three weeks for reply. A few days
ago the letter, which had not been
delivered, came back from Newark,
with the word unknown" written on
the envelope.
Truly, "A prophet is not without
honor, save in his own country"
Think of the Hon. Everett c. john
son, former Secretary Of State,
Editor of the Newark Post, owner OF
the famous Kells printery, Trustee Of
the University of Delaware, and a
man who has been termed the only
real orator in the State, being classed
as an unknown" by the postoffice in
his old home town!
Honor is chagrined; Glory weeps
Newark post., 1921-08-03
The Man and The Job

Once in while there is Job that seems
peculiarly fitted for certain man. It seems
that there is just one man that could do it as
it should be done.
This seems to us to be the case with the
new Secretary of the State Board of Agri-
culture. In the appointment of A. B. Peet of
Milford to the place vacated by Professor
Wesley Webb because of i'll health, the
Board of Agriculture, in our judgment, did
exactly the right thing. We know of no man
in the State so peculiarly fitted for this par
ticular place. Mr.. Peet knows the farmer,
knows his problems and sympathizes with
them. He knows farming in practice and is
we'll read in agriculture in theory. He is
thinker, with wide experience. He is not
afraid of new idea nor is he one to be swept
away by fad. He is a business man, ac-
quainted with rural Delaware He is at home
in halls of the General Assembly, familiar
with the States resources, sympathetic with
all her needs and enthuiastic for her possi-
Newark post., 1921-08-03
City Trees Bring Travellers
and Financial Prosperity

Some European cities and citizens
know the cash value of beauty. With
out its trees Paris would not be Paris,
and that charm is transferable to any
city that wants it enough to pay for
it. Be decent to nature and she will
do the rest. Any city can have trees
wherever the sidewalk is wide
enough to hold them.
Paris spends little money and gets
| lot of trees. There are roughly
100000, most of them big trees, in
the streets and public squares, not in
cluding the two forests, the Bois de
Boulogne and the Bois de Vincennes,
outside the city walls. 1t costs Paris
about 100000 year to keep them.
Sixty thousand dollars is not large
item in a great city's budget, and
Paris gets the money back many times
from travellers who would not come
to see naked city.
Old trees are taken away and new
oiiSo pioiiIcu at CIlc TdCc O1 ABOUT
1000 every twelve months. The street
men take care of them just as they
wash the cutters. The street trees
of Paris have plenty of room around
the roots. A steel grating in Sec
tions gives water and fertilizer a
chance to get at them, and at the
same time makes a perfect surface
for pedestrians. A man with hose
turns his stream into the grating,
fills up the depression under it with
water and goes on to the next tree.
Once year gang comes along with
fertilizer. The men lift the grating,
rake out the caked earth of the sur
face, replace it with rich, nourishing
material and are gone. The trees
grow well up toward the fifth story
windows. Paris and the world gain
by the money they cost.-Bolton Hall
in the National Republican.
Newark post., 1921-08-03
Turn for Better
Experienced in
p-.:-- r..
Business Circle,

The feeling is general that industry
and business have turned the corner.
Tangible evidence of this is on every
hand. Some of the high lights con-
tributing to this conservative opti-
mism are:
The full swing of the harvest sea-
son in the agricultural belt, and the
prompt moving of crops to primary
markets. This is bringing millions
of dollars of actual cash into the ag-
ricultural heart of the country which
has been the hardest hit, financially,
and the stimulating effect is already
seen in all lines of retail and whole
sale business. In addition, arrange
ments either have been made, or are
about to be completed, which will
give the farmers 100000 in new
longtime credits.
Increasing activities in very great
number and variety of manufacturing
industries. In many cases, manufac-
turing plants are running to capacity
in order to meet full deliveries.
Reduction Of bank loans to almost
one-half of their high level of last
winter.
A general increase in building ac-
tivities.
General and very appreciable in
crease in retail business resulting in
increased orders for fall deliveries.
Demonstration of the financial sta
bility of the "average man" as shown
by reports to the federal reserve
board. These reports, submitted by
over 300 banks in more than 100 of
the chief cities Of the country, show
Newark post., 1921-08-03
What Fell Circumstance
Dims Newark's GLORY? ?

Scarcely had a waiting world re-
gained its poise after reading the
fearsome news that the Peerless
Champion Of Democracy and Grape
Juice, had been taken to the calaboose
for speeding by benighted mortal
who had never heard of Lincoln, Neb.,
craftsmanship or Chatauqua lectures,
than the second blow fell-this time
right at our own doorstep, as it were.
Long has the quiet little town of
Newark been known as the seat of
culture, an oasis of intellectually
amid desert of peach blossoms and
powder factories. To this primary
fame as the seat of Delaware College,
now grown to the lofty height of a
full-fedged university, was added a
secondary, though at least equal
fame as the habitat, domicile and
voting precinct of that rara avis, a
statesman-editor, upon whose shoul-
ders the Senatorial mantle might at
any time be flung. Next to the college
buildings, the Honorable Everett C.
Johnson, quondam Secretary of State,
Editor of the Newark Post, and un-
limited source of a flood of after
Newark post., 1921-08-03
Primary Teachers Are
Most Important

Food for thought is furnished by
the National Educational Association,
at whose convention the proposal was
advanced, that teachers should be
paid on the basis of preparation and
efficient service, regardless of the
grade in which they teach. A primary
teacher, under this theory, would re-
ceive as much salary as high school
teacher, provided she was as we'll
trained and as capable. This pro-
posal will be regarded as revolution
ary by many who are convinced that
teachers in primary grades have a
far easier task than those in high
schools and need far less preparation
for it. But the trend of educational
practice is to lay more and more
stress on the Importance of sound in
struction in the primary and gram
mar grades; and when one remembers
how few children attend high school,
it is obvious that the grade schools
should be provided with the best pos
sible teachers, for it is there that the
largest part of the battle with ignor-
ance takes place.-Baltimore Sun.
Newark post., 1921-08-03
Teachers Examinations
Held August IL and l3

The State Board of Education will
hold examinations for the teachers on
Friday, August 18th and Saturday,
August 18th, in accordance with the
regulations of the old State Board.
Examinations for white teachers
will be held at
No. l School, Wilmington.
Dover High School.
Georgetown High School.
Seaford High School.
and for colored teachers at
Dover Colored School.
Candidates may take the exami-
nations at the centers most conven-
lent to them.
Schedule for examinations:
Friday, August IL, 1921.
A. M-Arithmetic, Handwriting,
Spelling, Delaware History.
P. M.-U. S. History, Geography,
Music, Theory and Practice of Teach
ing.
Saturday, August 13, 1921.
A. M.-Reading, Oral and written
English, Elementary Science, Com
munity Civics.
P. M.-Drawing, Hygiene and Sani-
tation, Physical Training, Handwork.
Newark post., 1921-08-03

Estate of Charles H. Cannon, de-
ceased. Notice is hereby given that
Letters Testamentary upon the Es-
tate of Charles H. Cannon late of
White Clay Creek Hundred, deceased,
were duly granted unto William w.
Cannon on the twenty-seventh day of
July A. D. 1921 and all persons in
debted to the said deceased are re-
quested to make payment to the Ex-
ecutor without delay, and all persons
having demands against the deceased
are required to exhibit and present
the same duly probated to the said
Executor on or before the twenty
seventh day of July A. D. 1922, or
abide by the law in this behalf.
WILLIAM w. CANNON.
Executor.
J. Pearce Cam, Atty at Law
Ford Building,
Wilmington, Delaware.
Newark post., 1921-08-03

an increase in savings deposits over
last year of s238, 100000. This condi-
ton was quite contrary to the gener-
ally accepted belief that the average
man was "going broke" or using up
all of his wartime savings.
Decrease in number of business
failures and in amount of liabilities.
Increase in freight traffic and de-
mand for cars.
Of probably even more consequence
is the fact that back of all these con-
ditions a feeling of confidence and self
reliance permeates the business world
in place of the pessimism of few
months ago.-National Republican.
Newark post., 1921-08-03
LEGAL NOTICE

Estate of Samuel B. Herdman, de-
ceased. Notice is hereby given that
Letters of Administration upon the
Estate of Samuel B. Herdman late of
White Clay Creek Hundred, deceased,
were duly granted unto Harlan c.
Herdman on the ninth day of June
A. D. 1921, and all persons indebted to
said deceased are requested to make
payments to the Administrator with
out delay, and all persons having de-
mands against the deceased are re-
quired to exhibit and present the
same duly probated to the said Ad-
ministrator on or before the ninth day
of June, A. A. 1922, or abide by the
law in this behalf.
HARLAN C. HERDMAN,
Newark, Delaware. Administrator.
Newark post., 1921-08-03
Counting Room Us RiUer Front

Last week, we spoke word in COM
mendation of Mayor Harvey and the manner
with which he was facing the city's financial
problems. The conference called by him
seemed to us to merit comment.
Since that time, however, he has vetoed
the Harbor measure which, in our judgment,
is the one great outstanding opportunity for
Wilmingtons development. Other advant-
ages there are, but none equal to this. Will
mington can never expect to realize her full
possibilities without this development.
Greater Wilmington can never be a greater
Wilmington without this Harbor. With it,
Wilmington can come into it's own.
We regret that Mayor Harvey looked too
closely to the Ledger. Viewing the subject
from the desk and pannelled walls of the
Directors Room, his vision was bit dimmed
for the moment He should have view the
question from the Harbor or from the roof
of one of Wilmington's great Office buildings.
for the moment. He should have viewed the
question from these vantage points and
escape the vision. The Future lures when you
glance at the River front. Big Men, Big
Business, Big Cities and States are seldom
inspired in the Counting Room. So we are
glad that Council viewed the Wilmington of
tomorrow from the Harbor and voted for
Development and Progress Greater Will
mington" and wilmington of Tomorrow"
need no longer be mere Banquet Word-Pic-
lures. It's reality is possible-if the citizens
work.