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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1922-10-05

Riding in autos. trains, street ears
and elevators 4 weakening our lers.
Al the national ostsonathlc conYen
ton Ia To- Angeles. pr u Kendr.,k
Smith warns that lack Of exercise
puts man In daneef % LOSING the
power 60 walk 'oralnh We a.a
travelling path that in 4 few gener.
atlons w'll make our leRa puny and
weak. of what use. though are ieg.
II We are 20 remain on a mechanical
locomotloa hlsia' Prom tie he itA
side. however. civilized man is d.
forming himself.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
MONETT CHAPTER NO. 1870
O. E. S. INITIATE

Monett Chapter No. 100 Order
Eastern Star met in called session
on Monday evening. Following the
lodge session three candidates receiv-
ed the initiatory degrees. The candi
dates were Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Nc
Fadden and Miss Helen Lowe. Dur
ing the beautiful service Mrs. l.. Fl.
Ferguson and Mrs. A. w. Gilbert very
sweetly sang. At the conclusion of
the work short talks were made by
the new members and visitors, fol-
lowed by short program, consisting
of a vocal solo by, Mrs. S. F. Whine
shir, readings by Mrs. Luther David
son, vocal solo by Miss. Fay Baum and
a piano rendition by Miss Helen Nor
din. During the social hour refresh
ments of sandwiches, pickles and
coffee were served.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
KINGS PRAIRIE ROAD
DISTRICT ORGANIZES

The Kings Prairie Special Road
District members met at the nome of
Frank Wightman Tuesday and organ
ized for the work Of 1922, by electing
Marion Tate, president; Dave Marbut,
vice president and F. A. Wightman,
secretary. Ed Reynaud was selected
as overseer.
The officers sent notices to manu-
facturers that they would meet to buy
a new road grader on February "a.
They levied tax of 1214 cents per
$10O valuation for this year. The Of
ficers of the Kings Prairie Communi-
ty club who were present made ar
rangements with the commissioners
that as soon as the weather permits
they will grade and put in standard
concrete waterways on one mile of
road, from C. C. Carter's corner east
one-haIf mile and south a half mile.
The Community club has already
subscribed $700 for the work of
graveling one mile of road this year.
The road to be graveled will connect
with that improved last year.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
THE WORLD OWES
.. YOU NOTHING

In the present-day structure of in
dustrial society, we must work. We
have no right to be consumers unless
we are also producers.
Three hundred years ago, in Colon
ial Virginia, old Captain John Smith
promulgated the doctrine that the
man who did not work SHOULD not eat.
Such philosophy made the early
colonists successful conquerors of
new continent. We need an appli-
cation of just such a gospel as this
at the opening of the third decade of
the Twentieth Century.
We must be worth our salt. We
must glorify the dignity of human
labor. If we do not toll with either
brain or Drawn, we have no right to
food, clothes and shelter.
We somehow have the notion that
the world owes us living. That idea
is wrong. The world does not owe US
anything.
On the contrary we owe the world
something. We were born and reared
at tremendous costs. We are under
obligations to repay such costs.
We were endowed with life, not to
loaf but to till the soil, develop ma
ture's resources, build cities, erect
manufacturing plants, and multiply
and replenish the earth. If we fail
to do this, we have been untrue to the
Power which gave us being. Indus
trial Management.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
REEDS SPRING BANKER
DIES SUDDENLY

Edwin Persis Gracey, well known
here as director of the Shepherd of
the Hills Bank at Reeds Spring, and
formerly president of that institution
died suddenly of heart disease at a
hotel in Springfield Tuesday morning
just few minutes after arriving on
train from st. Louis. The body
was sent to Sorenta, ILL.,, for burial.
Mr.. Gracey was Cd years old and is
survived by his widow, two daughters
Lola and Vera; four sons, Edgar of
Conway, Mo-; Verne, Almond and
Herald Of Reeds Spring; three sis
ters, Mrs. A. D. Brown of Colorado
Springs, Colo; Mrs. A. l.. Mills of
Molett, La; and Mrs. N. H. Jackson
of Granville, ILL.,; and a brother, j. r.
Gracey of Mount Vernon.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
HAZEL DELL

Mrs. T. J. Brattin and daughter
Ruby visited at ]. T. Sallee's Sunday.
Mrs. L. r. Packwood is improving
slowly.
Edgar Bowman and family visited
at T. J. Bowman's Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wright visited on
Flat Creek Saturday and Sunday.
Arthur Barnett lost fine brood
mare last week.
The Farm Club met last Friday
night, the crowd being entertained by
an old time spelling. The spoilers
ranged in age from s to SO. Every
one reports a good time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cravens Dyer visited
with Mr.. and Mrs. Lue Bowman and
other relatives last week. They are
visiting here from Colorado.
Bill Yarnell visited at Cassville
Sunday evening.
Roy Sallee visited at ]. T. Brattin's
Sunday evening.
Rev. J. T. Brattin visited at the bed
side of J. M. Brattin Friday night.
Miss Lola Yarnall spent Saturday
and Sunday at home.
Miss Eva Wooten and Doss Cum
minis were pleasant callers at j. I.
Bowman's Sunday evening.
The Ridgley telephone company are
improving their telephone line this
week.
Miss Jewett Antle returned to her
home at Bartlesville, Okla, Sunday
evening.
We regret that Friday of this week
closes our school.
Roses are red and violets are blue
and so is the farmer when his taxes
come due.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
BENEFIT CARD PARTY
AND DANCE

The ladies of st. Patrick's Catholic
church of Peirce City entertained with
benefit card party and dance in the
basement of their church on Tuesday
evening. A large crowd attended which
included many from Monett, and was
reported one of the jolliest affairs Of
the season. During the evening the
ladies served sandwiches and coffee.
Those attending from Monett in
cluded Misses Anna Moody, Agnes,
Mary and Gertrude Maher, Marguer-
ite and Ruth Frossard, Frances Bra
mer, Catherine Dwyer, Helen Maher,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Maher, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawrence Welsh and Mrs. John
Dwyer.
Miss Ruth Feist, student at Drury
College of Springfield, came down
down Tuesday evening to attend the
DeMolay carnival, and returned We'd
nesday morning,
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
NJ. E. CLASS MEETING

The M. E. Glass Meeting having
outgrown its rooms on the main floor
held a very enthusiastic meeting in
the Sunday school rooms in the base
ment Sunday evening with about go
persons present.
The Glass Meeting has been organ
lied and the following officers chosen:
president, Fred Walton; vice presi-
dent, Mrs. Whitlatch; treasurer, Jas.
Hagan; secretary and press reporter,
Mrs. Judd; organist, Mrs. Bray and
Mrs. Heron; reception committee,
J. D. Taylor, Riley Burris and Alvin
Bradford; visiting committee, Mes
danes j. B. White, J. d. Taylor, w.
A. Watson and Alvin Bradford;
music, Mesdames A. w. Gilbert, Riley
Burris, Walter Bray and w. 7. Kines;
Master Arthur Wilson Gilbert was
chosen to distribute the song books.
Bros. Whitlatch and Kyler are leaders
1t is treat to attend these meet
ings and if you are missing them you
should make an effort to be there be-
cause all who attend are better pre-
pared for the service which follows.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
FIRE DESTROYS MASONIC
TEMPLE AT SALINA, KAN.

Salina, Kan, Jan. 30.-Fire of un-
determined origin which broke out in
the Masonic Temple building at 3
o'clock this morning, virtually burned
out the two upper floors and left the
building a trembling ruin.
Three mercantile stores on the first
floor suffered an almost total loss
from water and damage was occasion
ed to stores adjoining.
The Masonic bodies lost their par
aphernalia and the big pipe organ but
saved their records. The total loss is
estimated at $150,O00, partly covered
by Insurance. The Masons sold this
building year ago expecting to move
into the new temple they started to
build, but that structure collapsed
while being built last May.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
SHACKLETON, NOTED
EXPLORER, is DEAD

Buenos Aires, Jan. 30.-More than
three weeks elapsed between the
death of Sir Ernest Shackleton, the
British explorer and its announce
ment to the world, made yesterday,
when the body arrived at Montevideo
The delay, La. Nacion's Montevideo
correspondent telegraphs, was as
cribed by Captain l.. Hussey, who ac-
companied the body, as due to a series
Of wireless mishaps.
Sir Ernest died aboard the steam
ship Quest on which he was making
another antarctic voyage while anch-
ored off South Georgia island on Jan
uary 5. His body was taken to
Montevideo on the first leg of the
trip home aboard the Norwegian
steamship Professor Cruvel.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
JOYCE CREEK

Sunday school was we'll attended at
Mt. Joy Sunday.
Ora Williams and Vernon Good
night were the pleasant callers at
the home of Misses Violet and Esther
Lasley Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Newt Blakeslee visit
ed Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Courdin.
Miss Elsie Robbins, teacher of the
Central school, spent Saturday and
Sunday with home folks.
Mrs. Charley Williams and daugh-
ters Goldie and Lottie were shopping
in Purdy Saturday evening.
Several from around here attended
the play at Arnhart Friday night.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
CONTROLLING EPIDEMICS

An epidemic of contagious disease
is a good deal like a fire. If you
catch it in the early stages you can
isolate it and put it out. The COM
munity has learned this lesson in the
matter of fire. The alarm is given
and responded to with all the speed
of which firemen and mechanical
equipment are capable. But in the
matter of epidemics, there is in many
places much delay in giving the
alarm.
Some places now are sending out
notices to all householders, requiring
them to notify the health officers
within IL hours of any case or sus-
pected case of contagious diseases,
either in ones own family or outside.
Some families try to conceal the eX-
istance of contagious disease, and
often fail to call physician until
children have distributed infection
among their mates. Every family in
Monet should realize the peril Gre
ated by such a course.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
THOMAS K. ISBELL

Thomas r. Isbell, father of w. R..
Isbell, of Monet, died at his home at
Miller Sunday morning, January 20,
at the age of Sc years, II months and
20 days. Mr. Isbell was very feeble,
and his death was caused by an acci-
dent. He rose from his bed and start
ed to cross his room, when he fell
over a rocking chair. In his enfee-
bled condition the shock of the fall was
too much for him and he died in a
short time.
Thomas r. Isbell was born in Bow
ling Green, KY, February s, 1885. He
came to Lawrence county, Missouri,
at the age of fifteen years and resid-
ed there until his death. He was a
veteran of the Civil War, having
fought in the Federal army during
the period of the war.
He leaves besides his widow, three
children-Butler Isbell, of Springer,
New Mexico; Mrs. Henry Williams, of
Mt. Vernon, Mo-, and w. r. Isbell,
of Monet.
Interment was made at the. Davis
cemetery near Miller, January so.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

In this issue of the Times
will be found the announcement Of
Emory C. Medlin of Monett as a eau
didate for the office of Prosecuting
Attorney on the Republican ticket.
Mr.. Medlin was born and reared in
Kings Prairie township. He acquired
good practical education and then
engaged for a while in the profession
of teaching, later taking up the study
of the law. He successfully passed
the Supreme Court bar examinations
two years ago and was admitted to
the practice, since which time he has
been located at Monet where he has
an office in the Williams building.
Mr.. Medlin is an ex-service man, hav-
ing served in France during the
World War. During the past four
months when Mr. Smith was out of
the county Mr.. Medlin was assistant
prosecuting attorney. He is young
men of industrious habits and is rap
idly acquiring a good knowledge Of
the law. He will appreciate your
support.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
PRISONERS SAW WAY
OUT OF JAIL
Others Decline to Join-Sheriff's
Posse Give Chase.

! Neosho, Mo-, Jan. 31.-Six prison
ers escaped from the Newton county
Jail here early tonight in a Jail der
delivery, which was effected by saw
ing three bars from ring cell win-
dow. Six other prisoners, who also
were in the cell, bade their Jail friends
"God speed" but refused to take to
the opportunity to gain their liberty.
Late tonight sheriff's posse which
was formed Immediately after the jail
delivery was discovered, had not cap
tured any of the fugitives.
One a Federal Prisoner.
One of the fugitives was a federal
prisoner, Jack Perry of Texas, whe
was sentenced to, serve thirty days In
Jail in federal court at Joplin this
month on charge of transporting
stolen property from one state inta.
another. He had only five more days
to serve.
The other escaped prisoners are:
Tom Moore, so years old, who was
held on charge of grand larceny;
John Lawrence, 25, an alleged con-
fidence man; Lawrence Dodd of Bill
lings, Mo-, Willis Lancaster of Illinois
and Paul Jones Of Kansas City, who
were held on charges of burglary and
larceny in connection with the rob-
berry last week of the Hines Mercan-
tile Company at Wentworth. They
were arrested at Carthage last Thurs
day.
The Jail delivery was effected about
$50 o'clock while the twelve prisoners
were assembled in the ring cell for
dinner. 1t is custom to release the
prisoners into the ring cell at meal
times, and to lock them in separate
cells during the day and at night.
Hack Saw Blades Used.
Hack saw blades were used in saw
ing the bars, which were about one
inch in diameter. No one saw the
prisoners crawl through the opening
in the window, on the lower floor,
and the escape was not discovered
until the jailer returned after dinner
about 7 o'clock, to lock the prisoners
in for the night.
He found six prisoners in the cell.
They told him their companions had
sawed their way out of Jail. When
asked why they did not go they said
they had decided not to attempt 70
escape. All are being held on felon-
ious charges, and some of them face
the going to the penitentiary, it con-
victed in circuit court.
Few persons were at the county
Jail at the time of the delivery. So
far as was learned tonight no one saw
the prisoners after their escape. 1t Is
believed they are hiding in Neosho,
and a thorough search is being con-
Quoted by officers.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
BARVE DIXON In LIST OF
so LEADING TRAPSROOTERS
From the Joolin Globe.


Listed on the honor roll of the fifty
leading amateurs of the country for
1921, issued by the American Trap
shooters Association, is the name Of
Herve Dixon of OronCgp, member
of the Joplin Gun Club and champion
of the state of Missouri.
Dixon is No. AZ on the list and
he is credited with having broken
1876 targets out of 1886 for an aver
age of 1916. AS the leader of the list
Art Riser of Paris, III attained an
average of 1886. 1t may be readily
seen that Dixon was not a great dis
tance behind the best in the country.
Dixon may always be figured to get
in among the topnotchers for the year
and each season gathers in his share
of the honors. He is also listed among
those who have clicked off three cen
turies during the year.
On the list of fifty leaders, but two
zone champions were included and
but eighteen state champions, includ-
ing Dixon.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
CARD OF THANKS

In this small way we will attempt
to express our appreciation to the
many kindly acts of our friends and
neighbors at the death of our baby
son and grandson, John Aubrey. We
will ever feel grateful to DR.. Moody
and the nurses for all they did to save
his life, to Rev. Whitlock for his many
kind words and to the Galloway Un-
derraking Establishment for all their
courtesies, and to our friends for the
many beautiful flowers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aubrey Means.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Armstrong.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. l.. Means.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

H. ]. Nargosen, of the agricultural
extension department of the Inter
national Harvester Company, was in
town Monday on his way to Cassville.
He went to the county seat to interest
the people in an agricultural short
course given by the International
Harvester Company The course oc-
cupies two days. Speakers sent out
by the department are Prof. P. G.
Holden, one of the worlds greatest
leaders in agricultural and communi-
ty progress; R. R. Robertson, Of
Ohio, authority on horticulture, soils
and gardening and Miss Zella Wigent,
poultry, birds, home c0nveniencies,
sanitation and rural school problems.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
MR.. AND MRS. GALA
WAY ENTERTAIN

One of the prettiest affairs of the
past week was the dance given by Mr..
and Mrs. Earl Galloway at their resi-
dence on Frisco ave-, Monday evening
During the evening a delicious two
course lunch was served to the fol-
lowing guests: DR.. and Mrs. L. H.
Ferguson, Mr.. and Mrs. George Rice,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Morrow, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. A. Manley, Mr.. and Mrs. Scott
Gardner, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Roy Ellis,
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Smedley, Mr..
and Mrs. j. H. Coy, Mr.. and Mrs. ].
V. Nelson, the host and hostess.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
BURL VERMILLION
CANDIDATE FOR REELECTION

Burl Vermillion, a member of the
city council and street commissioner,
has his announcement in the Times
for reelection to the office.
Mr.. Vermillion has made a good
record in keeping up the streets and
alleys of the city. He is an old time
citizen of the town and is we'll known
to all the voters.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

Mrs. Pat Dewine returned home
Monday night from Springfield where
she had been with her daughter, Miss
Bess Dewine since she underwent an
operation for appendicitis at st. Johns
hospital and reports her improving
rapidly. Mr.. Dewine spent Saturday
with them at the hospital, and Mrs.
Dewine will return there Wednesday
morning.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
MISSOURI U. WINS FROM
GRINNELL COLLEGE, 32-17

Grinnell, Ia, Jan. 31.-Missouri
university won its seventh straight
Missouri Valley conference basketball
game here tonight, defeating Grinnell
college here tonight, defeating Grin
nell college, SO to II.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

c. T. Thornburg, coach cleaner,
while on duty Monday night, fell un-
conscious, and sprained his hip and
wrist, and badly lacerated one eye.
He was taken to the office of Drs.
Dusenbury and Hawkins where he
received treatment, and was taken
home. ErFWEsWEIE
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

Lisle B. Wormington and family,
of Neosho, and Paul B. Naylor, ex-
tension specialist of Missouri Uni
versity, were the guests of ]. H.
Wormington and family Monday
night. Mr.. Wormington and Mr..
Naylor addressed a farmers meeting
at Wentworth Monday night.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

John Hagler and his son, Anon
Hagler went to Neodesha, Kansas,
Monday, and will be accompanied
home by Mrs. John Hagler and her
little granddaughter, who have visit
ed Mr.. and Mrs. Elmon Hagler and
family at that place for the past
several days.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

Kings Prairie township No. 2 polled
fifteen votes at the special election
Tuesday, four of whom were women
and eleven men. Only two independ-
ent candidates got votes. Eleven Of
the votes were for E. N. Meador and
four for M. E. Benton.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

Mrs. Fred Shaffer returned home
Tuesday night from Springfield where
she was called by the illness of her
mother, Mrs. T. L. Breese. Mrs. Breese
is getting along nicely.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

Mrs. Chad. Cowherd of Purdy who
has been visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. R. l.. Peters, returned home
Tuesday morning.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

No matter what misfortunes come,
this year is going to be more cheerful
than last because there will be so
many prospective candidates going
around with broad smiles on their
faces.-Aurora Advertiser.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. J. Rose were
summoned to Talihina, Okla, Satur-
day morning by the serious illness Of
Mr.. Roses father.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

Harold Lane, of Joplin, spent
Tuesday evening with relatives in the
city and attended the DeMolay carni-
val. He returned home Wednesday
morning.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

Mrs. Walter Draper went to Peirce
City, Tuesday, to spend the day with
her little nephew, Robert Sheets, who
is quite sick.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

j. Mrs. S. A. Simson, enroute from
Springfield to her home in Ft. Smith,
Ark, spent Monday night with her
niece, Mrs. r. c. Robinson.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Warren S. Perry and
small son are visiting on their farm
near Seneca.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

Mrs. Addie Shidler, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. D. C. Breeze,
left Wednesday morning for her home
at Cunningham, Kansas.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

Mrs. c. u. Huckins, of Springfield,
visited Mr.. Huckins here Tuesday
evening, and attended the DeMolay
carnival.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

Paul Wilson is assisting in the shoe
department of the Durnil Dry Goods
Company.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

R. c. Robinson, representing the
law firm of Sizer & Gardner, made a
business trip to Ft. Smith, Ark, Tues
day.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

Mrs. o. E. Dalton and son went to
Rogers, Ark, Wednesday, to spend
several days visiting her grandmother
and uncle.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

H. w. Fly went to Cassville Tues
day on business for the Monett
Special Road District of which he is
secretary.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

Mrs. H. A. Cochran went to Sar-
coke, Wednesday, to visit her mother,
Mrs. Almegourd, who is. sick.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

Mrs. M. R. Trumbower left Wednes-
day morning for Pittsburg, Kansas,
to visit relatives, and will also trans
act business matters.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

Miss Amanda Periman resumed
work at the Tatem & Wright Dry
Goods Store, after three weeks visit
with her sister, Mrs. John Snider
and family, and other relatives at
Tulsa, Okla.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

E. R. Haynes made a business trip
to Springfield, Monday.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

Mrs. Victor Bryan went to Jenkins,
Tuesday, to visit her grandfather, j.
]. Eubanks.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Preston Brown spent
Wednesday with relatives at Purdy.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

c. M. Lawson, Of st. Louis, is in
Monet on business.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

Mrs. L. G. Musser and daughter
are visiting relatives in Springfield.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

Harry S. Morelock visited mis- sis
ter at Rogers, Ark, Wednesday.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

Frank w. Wightman made a bust
ness trip to Cassville, Wednesday.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

w. F. Durnil, of Muskogee, Okla,
is in the city on business.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

Mrs. ]. H. Redington has moved
from Monett to her farm east of town
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-02-11
BILL K|LLEFER
.SAYSCUbS MUST
SNAP OUT Of It
Predicts Lot of HustIing tor
Regular Berths This Year
on His Team.

CHICAGO, Feb. 11.-William hii'
lefer. manager Of the Chicago Ma
tionals. said today that there ID
going to be a LOT or hustling ror
regular berths on our club this
spring"
I'VE have a fine array Of talent
for tho outfield positions" said Kill
lefer. outlining the prospects OF the
Cubs. land 1t means that the man
who draws a regular assignment has
shown me he is the best fitted Tor
the job. With veterans like Jack
Doyle. Kitty Bransfield and Oscar
Dugey on hand to assist me. ! am
pretty sure we will pick the right
men for the positions"
The manager intimated the left ana
center field positions were most Ger.
tain to be allotted to two sensational
Pacific coast recruits.
In Hack Miller, the hard-hitting
outfielder obtained from the San
Francisco club, Killefer believes he
has solved the problem for the left
garden. while the center field posi-,
ton seems most sure to go to Arnold
STATE, who comes from Los Angeles.