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The Monett times., 1922-02-10
SURPRISE MRS. M'CAsLIN

One of the pleasant social events
recently was the surprise given Mrs.
B. P. McCaslin by the L. A. to O. R.
C. on Wednesday afternoon of last
week. The lodge members met at the
home Of Mrs. George Wilhoit and
went in body to the McCaslin home.
Mrs. C. E. Whitlatch in her charming
manner in the behalf of the Auxiliary
presented Mrs. McCaslin with a cut
glass bud vase. A delicious one
course lunch was served to the follow
ing: Mrs. Dan Guinney, Mrs. Earl
Smith, Mrs. George Wilhoit, Mrs. n.
G. Hudson, Mrs. S. A. Gates, C. W..
Johnson, Mrs. E. E. johnson, Mrs.
Catherine Mein, Mrs. Earl Monroe,
Mrs. j. J. Cooper, Mrs. VIM. Amber,
Mrs. C. E. Whitlatch, Mrs. A. w.
Wightman, Mrs. w. r. Connerly, Mrs.
Harry Kirk, Mrs. j. I. Clinton, Mrs.
F. t. Watson, Mrs. j. S. Shirlie, Mrs.
H. c. Lamb, Mrs. R. T. Burris.
The Monett times., 1922-02-10
SISTER DIES AT MIAMI

j. w. Armstrong received mes
sage, Tuesday morning, stating that
his sister, Mrs. Alice Lynn, widow,
died at her home at Miami, Okla,
Monday night following a nervous
breakdown. She had been ill since
September /. Mrs. Lynn was also a
sister to Mrs. Rose Hoover, of this
city. The deceased is survived by
four children.
Funeral services will be held at
Miami Wednesday afternoon at 2:3O
o'clock. Burial will be made at that
place.
Mr.. Armstrong and Mrs. Hoover
will attend the funeral.
The Monett times., 1922-02-10
J. w. BATY'S FATHER
DIES IN IOWA

]. w. Baty of Eighth street, left
Sunday night for Abba, Iowa, having
been called there by the fatal illness
of his father, ]. N. Baty, who had
pneumonia, He died Tuesday morn
ing, February Z. His son was with
him when he passed away. The body
will be brought to Monet, arriving
here Thursday morning, February g.,
and the funeral will probably be held
Thursday afternoon, but no definite
plans have been made. Interment
will be made in the Eventide cemetery
north of Monet.
The Monett times., 1922-02-10
ELKs To GIVE PARTY

At the meeting of the Elks Lodge
last night, it was decided to give
500 party the night of Feb. Goth.
Other items of interest was social
and community welfare committee
appointed consisting of DR.. ]. M. Rus
sell, Sig Solomon and W. A. johnson,
and new membership committee
composed of M. G. Walker, s. A.
Chapel and ]. v. Nelson.
Plans were discussed toward estab-
fishing club rooms in the near future.
The Monett times., 1922-02-10
CHRISTIAN LADIES' AID
SOCIETY MEETS

Circle No. / of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety of the Christian church met
Tuesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Eugene Jones, 500 Frisco avenue
1t was banner day in the history
of the Society, for thirty-three mem
bers were in attendance, and all of
them were very enthusiastic about
the work. After the regular business
session, a social hour and refresh
ments were served.
Next Tuesday afternoon the Society
will enjoy valentine party at the
home of Mrs, Dan Guinney, and each
member will make birthday offering
A banquet win be served.
The Monett times., 1922-02-10
PRUNING DEMONSTRATION
FEBRUARY 20

F. w. Faurot, of the Mountain
Grove Experiment Station, will give
pruning demonstrations near Monett
on February 20, to which all interest
ed in fruit raising are invited.
At 9 o'clock the morning of Febru-
ary 20, Mr.. Faurot will give a demon
stration of vineyard and orchard
pruning at the farm of Crumly Bro
theirs three miles northeast of Monett.
At 2 o'clock that afternoon, he will
give demonstration of vineyard
pruning at the farm of B. W. Withers
three miles southwest of Monett.
Farmers are asked to visit the farm
most convenient for him.
The Monett times., 1922-02-10
VERMILLION-KNIGHT

Miss Fern Vermillion, youngest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Burl Yer
million, No. GIT Euclid avenue, and
Mr.. Harry knight, of Carthage, No.,
were married at 600 o'clock Monday
evening at Stilwell, Okla. They
motored to Stilwell Monday afternoon
and were accompanied by Mrs. C. s.
Wood, Miss Edith Wood and Mr.. Paul
Fogison, who witnessed the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Knight will spend their
honeymoon at their ranch at StilwelI.
The Monett times., 1922-02-10
|. L. MACE ANNOUNCES
FOR COMMISSIONER

l. L. Mace, manager of the Rhea-
Patterson Milling Company at this
place, has announced his intention of
making the race for nomination for
city commissioner at the City primary.
Mr.. Mace has lived at Monett a
number of years ard has been identi-
fled with "arious business interests.
He has always had the good of the
community at heart and if elected
will fill the office with credit to tie
town.
The Monett times., 1922-02-10
ARRESTED FOR PASSING
BAD CHECKS

Constable Joe A. Jackson went to
Fairview, Tuesday and arrested j. w.
Hawk and George Garrett, charged
with passing bad checks at Monet
1t is stated that the men passed
a check for $40 on Greer & Marshall,
one for $40 on the Third street garage
and $500 on Eddie Maher.
Their trial will be held before JUS
tice E. A. O'Dwyer Wednesday.
The Monett times., 1922-02-10
MONETT YOUNG PEOPLE SIGN
CONTRACT WITH MUSICAL co.

Mr.. and Mrs. Merrell Sewer of Mo-
nett, who have been in Kansas City
the past three weeks rehearsing with
the A. B. c. Musical Company, will
leave with the company Thursday
morning for Casper, Wyo., to make
their first appearance for the season.
They have signed a contract for six
months, and will tour the prominent
cities in the west. Mrs. Alva Ball
King, formerly of Monett is prima
donna in the company
The Monett times., 1922-02-10
MISS KNELL LEAVES FOR
EUROPE; GIVEN GOLD PIN

Carthage, Mo-, Feb. 4.-Miss Emma
R. Knell, who left tonight for three
months tour of Europe, was present
ed beautiful crescent gold clasp pin,
richly studded with pearls, by the
directors of the Southwest Missouri
District Fair, of which association she
is secretary. The presentation was
made at called meeting of the di-
rectors this morning.
The Monett times., 1922-02-10
ROCKY COMFORT

The revival meeting at the Metho
dist church is progressing nicely
Revs. Ellis and Barnham are conduct
ing the services. At this writing
Monday afternoon, there have beer
six conversions as follows: Cloyct
Dopp, Ray Shewmake, Hubert Gran
ger, Arthur Burnham, Miss Wanda
Long.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grover Patterson
spent Sunday visiting Lloyd Patterson
and family of near Powell.
Harlan Bible was Neosho visitor
Thursday.
Miss Lizzie McNeill of near Simcoe
visited Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Lamberson
here Sunday and Monday. >.
Lawrence Rush was here Wednes-
day and bought three mules.
Mrs. James Stamps died at hel
home in Rocky Comfort Wednesday
February 1. She had been in poor
health for several years. tuberculosis
was the cause of her death. She
leaves a husband, two sons, father,
three brothers and large number of
other relatives and friends to mourn
her departure. She was a member of
the Christian church. Funeral SER
vices were held at Concord Thursday
afternoon and interment was made in
the Concord cemetery.
Miss Villa Sedgwick visited her
sister at Minden Mines, Mo-, Satur-
day and Sunday.
The Monett times., 1922-02-10
LARGE GRAPE ACREAGE
SUBSCRIBED FOR HERE

John P. Davis, secretary of the Mo-
nett Growers Association, reports
that grape plants for 115 acres
around Monet have been paid for by
the growers. 1t is hoped to get 200
acres around Monet this season if
possible. The WEIGH Grape Juice
Company is furnishing plants very
cheap in order to get the industry
started.
The Monett times., 1922-02-10

Miss Georgia Stribling returned
home Sunday evening from SPRING
field, where she visited her sister,
Miss Mildred Stribling, who attends
business college there.
The Monett times., 1922-02-10
WILL SOLICIT FOR
OLD FOLKS HOME

Mrs. Lucas will be in Monet this
week to solicit for the Old Folks
Home at Peirce City. Will receive
donations of money, bedding, cloth
ing, groceries or anything of use in
caring for old people.
Alice Lucas, Sec-Treas.
The Monett times., 1922-02-10

H. W. Fly, S. A, Chapel, J. F. Mer-
moud and T. D. Steele were in Cass-
vile Tuesday looking after the inter-
ests of the MOnett Special Road Dis
triet.
The Monett times., 1922-02-10
DE MOLAY CEREMONIAL
NEXT TUESDAY

A ceremonial of Monett Chapter
DeMolay will be held at the Masonic
hall Tuesday evening, February IA.
About fourteen candidates will receive
the initiatory degree. All Master
Masons are cordially invited to be
present.
The Monett times., 1922-02-10

Theodore Lynde was in Cassville
on business, Tuesday.
The Monett times., 1922-02-10

Miss Gladys Tate is ill with tOnsil.
tits.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-18
WOMEN'S SPORTS IDEA
 IS GAINING IN FRANCE

PARIS, Jan. 1S.-The American idea of sports for women is rapidly gaining headway in France, despite opposition in certain circles. An in. struction has just been given by the new bishop of Strasbourg, Mgr Ruch, which will probably have consider able influence in converting those who still think sports harmful to girls and women.
 Mgr Ruch was chief chaplain of the French armies during the war and took great interest in organizing sports for the men. He now argues that since an athletic training was obviously so successful in the case of the men with whom he came in contact it should be equally good for women. He has, accordingly, given instruction that all the Catholic girls societies within this diocese should, under medical supervision, institute athletics for girls, a lead which is likely to be copied in other parts of France.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-18
TIGERS WILL NOT TRADE VEACH
 TO TANKS

DETROIT, Jan. 18.-"They have been smoking hop in New York to think we would trade Bob Veach for any substitute infielder they have!" declared '"Ty" Cobb, manager of the Detroit Tigers, when asked about a report that his heavy-hitting outfielder would be traded to the Yankees for some infield material.
 Bob Veach is a ball player. If we have to sacrifice him we will get a ball player in return, you may be sure of that. Imagine giving a $50 hitter and an excellent outfield- CT for a rookie or a substitute! We have never offered Veach in any kind of trade, and I don't believe we will get a chance to trade him this winter for anything we want"
 And "Ty" will play no Hong shots" next year-at least not in the Tiger infield.
 We will not try minor-league kids on our infield,' said the Detroit man. ager. "The men who make these positions must be experienced and must already have made good in fast company. have every hope of landing two or three capable in fielders during the winter, but what they will cost us I don't know
 Detroit pitchers will not be so soft for the American league slug gers next year, cry" believes.
 "Our pitchers will be better next year. Those who are on the coast are taking great care of themselves, and they all look great. They will be imported for next season, and this fellow Johnson, from the Pacific Coast League, is going to be won- der"
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-18
.k@ZE6zZZZSI

Speaking formally to baseball writ CTS, he said We pride ourselves that baseball is an American institution and a sport. It must therefore be con- ducted in a sportsmanlike manner If young ball players careers can be halted at the caprices of club owners who hold them in mild servitude and demand unreasonable prices for their release, then I say baseball is not a sport. Some way must be found to relieve this situation and this, gen. tlemen, is what we are trying to do at this meeting"
 FIGHTS PLAYERS BATTLE
 These words are from man who has been severely criticized for ad- ministering a baseball rule fearlessly when he imposed fines and suspen- sions on Babe Ruth and Bob Meusel It is said that this has caused ball players to mistrust him. By what process of reasoning the athletes ar rive at this conclusion is a mystery. He has proved that the mighty in baseball do not overawe him. Ruth set himself up as law unto him. self and invited the punishment he received. And nobody who knows Judge Landis doubts that he would not hesitate to call the bluff of the most influential magnate.
 Ball players should realize that Landis is fighting their battles, He declared himself for the player when he took office and he is now proving bis sincerity. He does not condone the offenses of the mighty nor is any player too humble to enlist his sympathy in a worthy cause.
 The Landis nolicv has taken def mite shane in his insistence on the abrogation of the rule executing cer- tain baseball leagues from the draft He wants no nrivileged classes in his official family Uniform draft rules mean that players cannot be held hack for speculative purposes and the promotion is gauged solely by ability.
 When the draft question is finally settled the players can thank Judge Landis
 WORLDS SERIES REFORM
 As a baseball fan Judge Landis thinks nine-game worlds series is too long. and he asks for opinions on this from other fans. Having been convinced that the public tires beyond which the interest can be sustained, he acts in behalf of the public.
 The National League, long noted for it's mistakes and official short7 sightedness, voted against the short series. The American League fell in line with Landis. At the joint meeting recently the judge had his say.
 The next series will consist of the best four out of seven games.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-18
LANDS PROVES
 HE'S NOT JUST FICUREHEAD

( NEW YORK, Jan. 1s.-Less than year ago Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis began reeling his way through maze of baseball politics. Today he is running the show. All former czars and pettifoggers now sing low when the judge has something to say.
 Judge Landis has peculiar ideas. He assumes he is where he is be- cause they wanted him for specific purpose He represents not only the baseball people but the public. The judge is no figurehead, he'll tell the world.
 In Buffalo Judge Landis addressed the minor league men. He addressed the advisory board of baseball, the Basball Writers Association and the club owners and officials of the major and minor leagues at meet ing over which he presided.
 As word economist the judge is the most frugal leader baseball ever had. He eliminates the airy persi- flage and gets down to cases. When he has something to say-which IS frequently-he takes the short cuts to his conclusions. Never has there been a presiding officer who has scolded the magnates as frank ly as has the judge. Wherefore he is beloved by those who detest cant and hypocrisy.
 While the magnates are fusslng around with various petty issues, Judge Landis sticks to big one. He insists that ball players be freed from red tape and permitted to ad- vance in their profession as rapid Jv as their talents warrant.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-18
He Is Grandfather Three Times in
 Half an Hour

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo-, Jan. 1S.- Eugene Oaks, of West Plains, claims to be the champion grand-dad in the country, and he bars none of them.
 Just a few days ago he was sitting by his fireside reading when his phone rang.
 When he took the receiver down a voice at the other end of the wire in formed him that his daughter, Mrs. Orpha Robinson, had given birth to a baby girl.
 Oaks ordered box of cigars from the corner drug store
 He had barely gotten seated when there was confusion atsh front door. He went to see what the trouble was and it was the Western Union messenger boy with a wire reading, Congratulations. You're a grandfather Your daughted, Mrs. Roy E. Crone, of Warrensburg, Mo-, just gave birth to a son.
 He ordered another box of cigars for the celebration, all the time the smile on his face becoming broader.
 Thirty minutes later he was aroused from his study by the phone again. It was long distance call from Grimmett, Mo.
 "Hel1o. dad" said a voice. "This is your son, Oscar. You're a grand father now My wife just gave birth to a daughter"
 Oaks phoned the store to send all the cigars they had and before he re- turned to his study he barred the doors and cut the telephone wire.
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The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-18
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned did on January 6, 1922, purchase from Nick Poolos all of the stock of merchandise and furniture and fixtures and good will of what was known as Nick's Pool Hall, situ- ate in the Tibbs Building, located on lot 8 of block 8, Cordova, Alaska Any person having any claim against said pool hall, will present same to the undersigned at said pool hall
 11-6t. MILTON CHOCOS.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-18
Coast League to
 Open on April 4

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 18.-Eight clubs in the Pacific Coast Baseball League, in annual session yesterday, were recorded as unqualifiedly op- posed to any reservation or drafting of minor league players by the major leagues. In the schedule of opening games, Seattle will play at San Fran cisco on April 4.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-18

A baseball batted high in the air is going at the exact speed when it falls into the catcher's mitt that it attained when it first left the bat.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-18

Let the Daily Times figure on your job work. |
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-01
MAcMILLAN's WORK

There Is always interest when an ex- plorer sets out for the traversing Ot he Arctic regions and there Is likewise Inthusiasm over his accomplishments on Ais return. If he Is 50 fortunate as to sxcape the dangers and rigors of the lar north.
 For the matter of year Donald Mac Milan has been travelling regions tha: are too little known. He was not en. gaged in an effort to reach the pole or to see how near he could come to it He object was to obtain scientific data concerning sections of the north about which there Is some meager informa. ton. though 1t would appear as the re- mt of his explorations that while some. hing is known about the islands and points of land there have been chartec some of such which do not exist
 Not all those who go into the frozcr north succeed in their undertaking They unquestionably have plenty of try lng experiences but they do not alway, feacn their goal. From all indication, 1t wcusd appear that MacNIillan has been especially successful for in the twt housaDd miles that have been traveiet
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-01
AN IMPORTANT ACHIEVEMENT.

The reparations question Is one which has not only brought forth continual op- position from Germany but it has at different times threatened to cause a break among the allies. Nothing would of course please Germay more than to accomplish that very thing The sal- vation of the allies during the war was in sticking together. They realized 1t after while and it was not long fol- lowing such understanding that the war took a turn for the better and victory was soon accomplished.
 Repeatedly 1t has been insisted that that was the policy to follow in carry ing out the peace terms. From time to time there have been shown incina- tfons to make the situation easier for Germany. It has develoned that such was warranted to a certain degree and for the most part this has been agreed upon without friction of serious na- ture. But there has been do willing ness on the part of France to let Ger many ehirl it's responsibility. It has been made to bear the brunt of the wal havoc along with Belgium and it is insistent that Germany must pay, and will not accept the claim that it is being burdened beyond its ability.
 From the standpoint of Great Britain which has come out of the war in much better condition than France there is 2 more tolerant attitude. Perhaps i takes a broader view and thinks more of the future. Because of the difference in the views there has been iiidicatet the possibilities of a break in the soiit allied front with Great Brtain believ ing one thing should be done and Franc demanding payments or invasion of tn Ruhr as a penalty.
 This has placed the reparation com mission in a ticlSlish position. It has been obliged to do some clever manou vering but from the cables to the ef feet that France and Belgium hay, agreed to plan that will accomplish the same as moratorium without beinl one, and still provide the security, de manded, the way seems to be opened fo the passing of a situation which tla f threatened to result in undesirable de | velopments from the allied standpoin to say nothing of the effects in Ser l many.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-01

to show him the proper flial respect and devotion, announced that they had united in a plan of action which, with the consent of Mrs. Caruso, would re- suit in a formal protest against lsro- bate of the will and legal steps to have it set aside They have until Novem- Der 14 to take such steps, Mir. Benja- min declared.
 The widow of the senior Benjamin, who for a years has been a patient at a nriyate sanatortum at Goshen, N. Y., ngured in documentary evidence which the son displayed today. With other evidence, 1t provides three points on which the will may be contested, he asserted.
 The children expect to show. he said. that their conduct has never justified the father in cutting them off with uullar each; that in making Miss Bolchi her to his fortune he was un- duly influenced by her; and that since her advent into the Benjamin family circle, the father had cruelty neglected his invalid wife.
 Accordinr to the terms of the will Miss Bolchi is to receive Ss0.00o of the estate and all of the late BanJamins personal effects, including his home. The remainder of the estate Is to go to the invalid widow, reverting, upon her death, to the adopted daughter
 Mrs. Benjamin, ST., went to the saQa- tortum of Dr. F. W. Seward in 1slo. Mrs. Caruso. formerly Miss Dorothy Park Benjamin, and Romeyn Benjamin. of New York were her daughter ana son. The other three children. includ- ing Park Benjamin, Jr.. were step-chii- dren.
 7 Until about 1910, the son declared to- Say. (his father paid for the mainten- ance of Mrs, Benjamin at the senator ium and visited her there twice in the | last seven years. Then Miss Bolcm aio- peared from Southern Italy She 500: was taken into the Benjamin househol< the son said
 The war came and Dr. s. Sewar' wrote MT. Benjamin, ST., in 1920. ask ling that he increase the appropriatiol for the invalid's upkeep at the sanator
 jun. Benjamin is said to have refus
 ed, whereupon, according to copies
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-01

letters which the son displayed today Dr. Seward said he would keep hei there on a eemi-charitable basis as the woman's condition demanded that sht remain there under special care.
 Dorothys marriage to Enrico Caruss enraged the father, and Csruso. in turn came to the aid of the invalid mother. pad off her debt at the sanatorium and maintained her there until his death according to MT. Benjamin, Jr. Mean time, it is alleged, her sons and daush- ters, including .Caruso visited her often but her husband never,
 Mrs Caruso. said her brother. Is ir Europe with her daughter, Gior1a- Be cause of difficulties with the cables. 3 reply to their first messages to her about the will had not been received, he said. The children believe, however. that her wishes will accord with theEs and momentarily expect her cabied per mission to proceed w5th their case Sue is expected to reach home in Septemb1f. Appointed as temporary adminislFaics cs of the Benjamin estate. the United States Mortgage and Trust company to- day obtained in surrogate court per mission to take possession of the late attorneys town residence, and prop erty M Brooklyn which was wslled tc Gertrude T. Porter. aa old employe oi the deceased.