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The Monett times., 1921-11-25
FORD CAR STOLEN
FROM A. ]. WELDY

A. ]. Weldy, who lives near Stotts
City, had his 1917 Ford touring car
stolen from his garage at 3 O'Clock
Monday morning, November IA. Three
young man were known tohave driven
the car away, but SO far they have
not been apprehended. Mr.. Weldy is
offering a reward for return of the
car and apprehension of the thieves.
The young men had ditched q big
touring car within quarter Of mile
from Mr.. Weldy's place and stole the
Ford to make their getaway. The big
car was found to be the property OF
Springfield man from whom it had
been stolen.
The young fellows, on their way
across country, stopped at garage
in Stotts City and woke up the pro-
prietor to buy gallon and half OF
gasoline. The garage man charged
them $1.OO for waking him up. This
they refused to pay and drove to the
farm of John Fenton and bought the
oil they needed. They drove on west,
then returned later after Mr.. Fenton
had retired and stole the gasoline
tank and put it in the car. This was
found in the car in the ditch the next
morning.
They had badly damaged the big.
car They were evidently running too
fast to make the turn and the car
went full speed into deep ditch,
landing upright. The front wheels
were broken to pieces. 1t is believed
that they went west with Mr.. Weldy's
Ford after abandoning the big tour
ing car.
Mr.. Weldy's car had a gas pipe
under the running board. The motor
number was 1419045.
The Monett times., 1921-11-25

Baron Kato Announces Toxic Accepts
China's "Ten Points" Only
for Discussion"

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE far
eastern negotiations await the reply
of Japan to China's declaration OF
rights, and the American move for
limitation of naval armament is SLOW
ing up because of objections raised
by Japan and Great Britain. Discus
sion of the far eastern problems
which for the moment are in the fore
ground of the arms conference was
advanced by the big nine today to the
point of an agreement that a general
exchange Of views on Chinas program
should precede any consideration OF
specific points. Such a general pres
entation of views Japan was unpre-
pared to make and the big nine adj
journed until Saturday.
Meantime Japan made known form
ally her desire to modify the Amer
lean plan of naval limitation so as to
give her slightly greater" relative
strength, nd the opposition of the
British to the submarine quota sug-
gested by the United States gave evi-
dence of such determination as to att
tract the attention of the whole body
of delegates.
The days work seemed to indicate
that the first impetus of the confer
ence was giving way to a period Of
more deliberate discussion which
might preclude the possibility of OUT
standing developments for the i'm
mediate future.
Plans were made, however, to tack
lie the third big job of the conference,
the limitation of land armament, ear
ly next week at an open session at
which Premier BRAND will make a
far-reaching declaration of the views
of France.
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ance: dismissed.

ance; dismissed.
State VS. Anthony Betterton, forg-
cry; sent to reformatory until 1924.
State VS. John Schroeder, possess
ing, selling and giving away intoxi-
eating liquor; plea of guilty and
fined $3.50, committed to Jail until
fine and costs are paid.
State VS. r. E. Smith, violating pro-
hibition act; plea of guilty and fine
500, committed to Jail until payment
is made.
State VS. J. T. Wright, burglary and
larceny; plea of guilty and sentenced
to four years in pen.
State VS. Fred McCombs, burglary
and larceny; plea of guilty and sem
fenced to four years in pen.
Iva Musick VS. Paul F. Musick,
divorce; dismissed.
Vina West VS. j. H. West, divorce;
decree for plaintiff with custody of
children.
Ollie Rose, ct al VS. Floyd Pender-
graft ct AL, partition; dismissed in
vacation.
Jennie L. Cox VS. Walter Cox, di-
vorce; continued.
State VS. Shelby Pruitt, grand lar
ceny and sentenced to two years in
pen. -
State VS. Sam Dunn, felonious as
sault with intent to kill, jury trial and
verdict of not guilty.
The Monett times., 1921-11-25
NEW LIBERTY CHURCH

Prayer meeting services will be
held at New Liberty church on Kings
Prairie at 7 o'clock Wednesday even
ing, November %, led by Frank A..
Wightman and reading of the thirty
seventh Psalm. Everybody is invited
to attend and take part in this meet
ing.
The church is having large at
tendance and much interest manifest
at these times of worship.
They are also discussing an old
time spelling bee, some time in the
near future. Community gatherings
are of much pleasure to all of us as
a better understanding of real
brotherhood of man and neighbor is
developed and established, which
unites us IN bonds of true fellowship.
United we win; divided we fall.
The Monett times., 1921-11-25
PLANS EARLY ACTION
ON BONUS BOND ISSUE
Fund Commission to Meet Next Week
to Advertise for Sale
of Bonds.

jefferson City, Mo-, Nov. 17.-State
Auditor Hackman, who is ex-offcio
secretary of the state board of fund
commissioners, announced today that
he will call a meeting of the body
early next week to take preliminary
steps for issuance of the $15,O00,O0O
in soldier bonus bonds. Governor
Hyde, Attorney General Barrett and
State Treasurer Thompson are the
other members Of the fund board.
Hackmann estimated that at least
three months will be required to pre-
pare the bonds and advertise for bids
on the issue. He is of the opinion,
however, that the money will be in
the treasury by the time the bonus
commission has perfected it's organ
ization and system for paying the
awards.
Attorney General Barrett ruled to-
day that any one entitled to bonus
who served twenty-five months is en-
titled to $3.50. The dates specified
in the act are April 6, 1917, and Nov
ember II, 1918. One could not have
served twenty-five months between
these dates, the attorney general
pointed out. The intent of the law is
to fix the maximum bonus award at
$3.50, for twenty-five months service
The law specifies, Barrett said, that
a residence of twelve months in Mis-
souri, before one entered the service
is required and that this must be ap-
piled literally.
The Monett times., 1921-11-25
WOLF ITEMS

The Help Along Club Ladies Aux
iliary of the Wheeler Farm club met
with Mrs. White Wednesday and
quilted their quilt that is to be given
away in the near future. There were
ten present. Mrs. White served de-
licious dinner. They are to meet
three weeks from that day with Mrs.
Vina Pruitt. Miss Alice Turnquist
and Mrs. Fritzner were visitors.
Little Martell Reynolds who has
had typhoid fever is up and his fever
is gone.
The Wheeler Farm Club met
Thursday night at the Wolf school
house. After the general business
they debated on Resolved that there
is more learned by experience than
education" The judges decided in
favor of the negative.
They are to have mock trial
Thursday night at the Wheeler school
house everybody welcome.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harmon Williams
visited their parents Mr.. and Mrs
Nathan Pruitt Sunday evening.
Fletcher Pruitt visited his mother
Mrs. Mary J. Pruitt Sunday.
Gus Anderson, of st. Louis is visit.
ing John Lundgren and family this
week.
The revival meeting at Ebenezer i:
progressing nicely. There was one
conversion and five mourners at the
altar last night. Every body come
and help out in this good work.
The Monett times., 1921-11-25
WHY SET APPLE TREES NOW?

Because there are over so per cent
less apple trees now than there were
in 1910, according to the Washington
Bureau of reports. There are also
over SO per cent less peach trees than
in 1910. What will be the result!
There is going to be a scarcity OF
fruit in few years, therefore now is
a fine time to get into the game. We
have the biggest and incest block OF
TWO YEAR old trees we have ever
grown, including Black Ben, Ben
Davis, Gano, Staymens Winesap,
Grimes, King David, Jonathan, and
all the leading varieties. We also
have block of one year old trees
that pleases all those who have in
spected it. This includes all the
standard varieties. We have about
10000 nice peach trees, also berry
plants, cherries, ernamentals and ETC.
Don't fail to write US at once for our
new price list. We will do you right
THE CLEVER NURSERY CO.,
w11tf Clever, Mo.
The Monett times., 1921-11-25
SOUTH CENTER
(Left over from last week.)
will soon be here.

(Left over from last week.
Thanksgiving will soon be here.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Wormington
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis
Wormington Sunday.
Miss Maud Young was the guest OF
Mrs. Doshia Wormington Saturday
morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elzie Wornington Of
Mcdowell took dinner Monday with
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Wormington.
Those who took dinner with John
Eden and family Sunday were Mr..
and Mrs. Newt Henderson and chill
dren, Mrs. John Morgan and children,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Nunnely and baby.
Miss Katherine Robbins and Miss
Jewel Eden were dinner guests of
Miss Jewel Sexton Sunday.
There will be pie supper at Tai
bert school house November the 23rd.
A short program will be given.
Everyone come and bring pie.
There is a revival meeting going
on at New Salem.
Miss Hazel Heath spent Sunday
with Miss Mary Monnet and attended
services at Waldensian Sunday night.
oliver Young was the guest of Jed
Gilbert Sunday evening.
Ray Beymer is working for R. W.
Wormington this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Rhea
have moved back to our community
we are glad to have them back in oul
midst.
Eden school is progressing nicely
with Spencer Smith as teacher.
Miss Martha Bounous spent Tues
day night with her cousin, Miss Edna
Lautaret.
The Monett times., 1921-11-25
FRISCO OFFICIALS COMPLETE
TOUR OF INSPECTION

]. M. Kurn, president; T. A. Hanil-
ton, first vice president; Col. Jonah,
and Ben Wood, chief purchasing
agent, officials of the Frisco railroad
company, arrived in Monett on train
No. IL Friday night and remained in
Monet over night left on train No. 4
Saturday morning for St. Louis. A
Blume, general store keeper, and
Chas. Lloyd, water service supply
manager, were in Monett this morn
ing. The officers have just COM
pleted a tour of inspection over the
entire railroad system. They inspect
ed the Monet yards and terminals
several weeks ago.
The Monett times., 1921-11-25
NEW SITE
(Left over from last week }

Cleft over from last week.)
The revival meeting closed at New
Site Sunday. Seven were baptised
Sunday afternoon.
Bert Wormington is building an
addition to his house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Holmes and
son visited his parents Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Banks and son
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Virgil Carlin
Sunday. ~~..-..
Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Ball of Reeds and
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller and daughters
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Brattin
Wormington Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Withers and
children visited Mrs. Myrtle Withers
and sons Sunday.
George Warner visited Armon Car
lin Sunday.
Mrs. Luther Carlin visited Mrs. Guy
Wormington Tuesday afternoon.
The Monett times., 1921-11-25
ANNIVERSARY PARTY

! DR.. and Mrs. Ferguson entertained
a few guests Friday evening, No
vember 18, at their home at 300 Fris-
co avenue; in honor of their second
wedding anniversary. Those present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Nelson;
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Davis; Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Blakemore; Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Ferguson; Mr.. and Mrs. Claud
Myers; and the host and hostess. The
evening was spent in playing progress
sive rook. At a late hour delicious
lunch was served by the hostess, Mrs.
Ferguson.
The Monett times., 1921-11-25
THE BACHELOR GIRLS
CLUB ENTERTAINED

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. R. T..
Keithly, No. 404 Third street, was
the scene of very pretty party on
Thursday evening, when Miss Mildred
Keithly was hostess to The Bachelor
Girls Club, organized last month. At
ter an informal evening delicious
one plate lunch was served to the fol-
lowing Club members: Misses Mil
dred Galloway, Bee Masoner, Grace
Newman, Matte Mcneil, Lucille
Wagner, Ruth Hobbs, Faye Baum,
Virginia Townsend, Gladys Masoner,
Josephine Price, Christine Johnston,
Margaret Price and the hostess.
The Monett times., 1921-11-25
SURPRISE PARTY FOR
JUNIOR WRIGHT

A surprise party was given on
Monday evening in the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Solon Wright, No. 713
Central avenue, complimentary to
their son, Junior Wright, it being his
fourteenth birthday. While Junior
went to call on friend, the guests
assembled. He was presented with a
gold fountain pen, and Ever-sharp
pencil and other gifts. The evening
was passed in playing numerous
games at the close of the evening de-
licious refreshments were served to
fourteen guests.
The Monett times., 1921-11-25
MRS. JOHN O'CONNELL
is HOSTESS

Mrs. John O. Connell, No. 408 Cen
tral avenue, was hostess to Theodore
Lee Harvey Chapter No. 1852 United
Daughters of the Confederacy, on
Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Clayton
presided and also was leader for the
afternoon. Mrs. Harry Kirk gave a
report of the twenty-fifth annual con-
vention of the Arkansas Division
United Daughters of the Confederacy
which convened in Ft. Smith, Ark,
October 26-27-28. The hostess served
delicious refreshments. Mrs. r. L.
Osborn and Miss Pearl Gimer, of
Peirce City, were in attendance and
Mrs. w. E. Crump and Mrs. Margaret
Hall were guests.
The following program was render
ed:
Study, New Orleans.
History Of New Orleans, Mrs. Har-
ry Kirk. --...-,.-
Monuments of New Orleans, Mrs
Wesley Bradford.
Vocal Solo, Reduced to $780,
Miss Frances Crump.
Battles On Sea, Mrs. NJ. R. Trum-
bower.
Reading, "The Raggedy Man," Miss
Frances Crump.
The Monett times., 1921-11-25
MANY JOIN M. P. CHURCH

Rev. M. J. Combs baptised nineteen
candidates by immersion at Verona
Sunday, they beieng cinverts at the
revival meeting being held at the
Methodist Protestant church on
Marshall Hill. There have been about
sixty additions to the church.
Large crowds are in attendance at
everv service. Services will be held
tonight and tomorrow and perhaps
longer.
The Monett times., 1921-11-25
LANE-ENGLEMAN

One of the prettiest events of the
season was the simple home wedding
of Miss Ruby Grayson Lane, only
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph L.
Lane, and Finis E. Engleman, super
intendent of Monet public schools,
which took place at $50 o'clock
Thursday evening, November II, at
the home of the bride.
Preceding the ceremony, Miss Fern
Hepburn very beautifully sang, "All
For You," with piano accompaniment
by Mrs. George Engleman, sister-in-
law of the groom. Immediately after
Miss Heyburn's song, Mrs. Engleman
played Mendelssohns wedding march,
to the strains of which the bridal
party entered and took their places
before an improvised altar of ferns
and cut flowers.
The beautiful Episcopal ring SER
vice was impressively read by the
Rev. j. F. King, pastor of the First
Methodist church, of Joplin. During
the ceremony Mrs. Engleman softly
! played "Melody of Love-" The bride
wore frock of midnight blue panne
velvet and carried shower bouquet
| of bridal roses and lilies of the valley.
Miss Blanche Mcclure, of Seligman,
| who was maid of honor, wore street
dress of seal brown duventyn and
carried an arm bouquet of yellow
chrysanthemums tied with yellow
tuIle. Little Ina Reed Jones ring
bearer, wore dainty white organdy
dress with pink hair bow and sash.
She carried the ring on a huge pink
rose bud. The groom was attended
by Mr.. Edward V. Holestine. After
the ceremony a delicious supper was
served to the immediate relatives and
a few intimate friends that were
present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Engleman left fol
Springfield where they will visit fol
a few days. After their return they
will be at home in their pretty bunga-
low which they have elaborately fur
nished at No. 801 Fifth street.
The bride is widely known il
Monett, having lived here the greater
part of her life. She is graduate
from the Monett High school, and has
studied at Northeastern State Nor
tmal, Tahlequah, Okla, and Southwest
Missouri State Teachers College al
Springfield, Mo. She has been {
teacher at the Forest Park SC hool fol
the past three years, and will contin
ue teaching until the first of the year
Mr.. Engleman served for two year.
as an Ensign in the Naval Aviation
department of the recent war. He il
graduate of Southwest Missouri
State Teachers college, and has com
pleted course of study at Massa
chussetts Institute of Technology
. For the past two years he has beel
principal of the Monett High schoc
and this year was promoted to super
intendent of the school. He is tn
youngest son of Mrs. G. w. Engle
man, Of Dunegan.
Out of town guests at the wedding
included Ma and Mrs. George En-
= gleman, of Dunnegan, Mo-: Mis-
: Blanche Mcclure of Seligman, Mo.
Miss Gertie Marrs, of Chelsea, Okla
Miss Winnifred Mars, of Centralis
OKLA; and Mrs. Hattie Lane, of Fay
= etteville, Ark.
The Monett times., 1921-11-25
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the American
Legion boys for the extreme kindness
shown us after the death of our darl-
ing baby boy, also Mrs. Billie Mckee,
Mrs. E. Mitchell, Mrs. Jack Farrow,
Mrs. C. w. Exposito and Mrs. John
PLANT. Words cannot express our
gratitude to them.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Smith,
of Forest Park
The Monett times., 1921-11-25
INFANT DAUGHTER is VICTIM
OF DOUBLE PNEUMONIA

Rbseine Hogan, age one year, one
month and twenty days., daughte' OF
Mr.. and Mrs, Thurman Hogan,
passed away at o'clock Sunday
afternoon, November 19, of double
pneumonia, following weeks illness
The baby had been sick most of its
life. Funeral services were held
Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
frome the Methodist Protestant
church, in South Monett, the Rev. M.
]. Combs presiding at the services.
Interment was made in the Oakdale
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The Monett times., 1921-11-25
For RRIDE-ELECT

Miss Ruby Lane was the
honoree of kitchen shower
given Wednesday evening by
Misses Maize and Ethel Amber in
their home, No. 61O Fifth street.
Music and games constituted the
amusements for the evening, and in a
contest Miss Ada Riggs received the
prize, hand embroidered guest
towel Lunch was served at small
tables, the color scheme of red and
white being carried out in the decor
ations. Carnations in pink and white
were used in the decorations in the
dining room. The gifts were given in
very unique way. A large parasol
of red and white crepe was suspended
over the honoree's place, and when
she lowered the parasol it was found
to contain attractive and practical
gifts.
The following menu was served:
Chicken salad Saratoga chips
Olives
Hot rolls Hot chocolate
Following the lunch the guests as
sembled in the large living room
where mock wedding was staged
Miss Ruby Lane acted as the bride
who was dressed in white. The long
train was carried by Miss Ada Riggs
Miss Rose Smith was the ring bearer
and carried it on beautiful pillow
The wedding music was played by
Miss Ruth Hobbs and during the cere
mony, which was read by Miss Gladys
Jeffries, Misses Lucille Wagner ant
Fern Hepburn sang "I've Lost You Sc
Why Should / Care"
The guests at this charming affair
included Misses Rose Smith, Juanits
Otterman, Lucille Wagner, Ferr
Hepburn, Mildred Galloway, Rub!
Waite, Gladys Jeffries, Ada Riggs
Winnifred Taylor, Ruth Hobbs, Sadie
Johnston, Lester Cox, Lucille Carter
Hazel Harrison Mrs. VIM. E. Roger
Miss Winnie Marrs, of Oklahoma
Ruby Lane, Mazie and Ethel Amber
The Monett times., 1921-11-25
WILL DRILL AT COAL MINE

Work has been discontinued at the
coal mine on the Medlin place south
of town for short time, until drill
can be secured to put down a drill
hole. A shaft has been sunk part
of the way, but the promoters decided
that the drill would be the better way
to reach the coal and determine how
much of vein is lying in that To-
cality.
The Monett times., 1921-11-25
THIRTY TWO CASES OF
SYRUP STOLEN

Thirty-two cases of syrup were
stolen from the old creamery building
ON Central avenue a few nights ago.
The goods was stored in there by the
Milburn-Davis Grocer Co. Entrance
was gained through door next the
Frisco tracks. The syrup was prob
ablv taken to a still.
The Monett times., 1921-11-25

Mrs. A. E. Spratley and daughter,
Crystal, and son George, and Miss
Thelma Matthews motored to Spring
field today to attend the football
game, and Mrs. Spratley and children
will spend the night as guests of Mrs.
Walter Constance.
The Monett times., 1921-11-25
MARRIAGE LICENSES
BIG ORDER FOR STEEL TRAPS

The Davis-Chapell Hardware Com
pany, this week, received an order
from trappers in the county for five
dozen steel traps.
The Monett times., 1921-11-25

Frank Miller, Mrs. Anna Arnold,
Of Cassville, 0. P. Pitts and family,
of Wheaton, visited Mrs. T. D, Pitts
Sunday.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1921-03-11

Pension Is Asked.-Request for a
pension for Mrs. Paela, widow of the
former Waikiki jailor who died a few
weeks ago, was presented to the board
of supervisors Wednesday and may
come up for action before the present
session ends.
lao Valley Road Funds.-Oficial no
LITIGATION that money for the building
of lao Valley Road is available has
been received by the board of super
yisors from the Territorial Treasurer.
The notification and letters from the
Chamber of Commerce on the subject
OF the road We're before the board at
its meeting Wednesday. A report of
progress from the county engineer is
expected on the subject at the ajourn-
ed session.
Dangerous Practice Permitted
Without debate, the house has adopted
a report from the health committee
recommending the tabling of Repre-
sentative John Hoopale's bill prohibit
ing owners of automobiles and street
cars from allowing persons to ride on
the running boards of these vehicles.