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The Monett times., 1922-02-03
A. o. WILLIAMS
CANDIDATE FOR RECORDER

A. o. Williams, of Monett, has an
nounced his candidacy for the office
of county recorder of deeds subject
to the wishes of the Republican voters
at the primary election.
Mr.. Williams has lived in Barry
county all his life. He has been en-
gagged at various times in farming,
stock raising and buying and in busi-
ness, and has had wide and varied
experience which will be instrumental
in enabling him to conduct the affairs
of the office to which he aspires with
credit to the county.
He is life long Republican and
asks the support of the Republicans
of the county.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
B. Y. P. U. ENTERTAINMENT
is BIG SUCCESS

The entertainment given by the
B. Y. P. U. of the First Baptist
church, Friday evening at the High
school auditorium, was big success,
and the attendance was excellent. The
program was greatly enjoyed by all
and was Of an unusually high grade
when considered from the standpoint
of literary merit. Every number was
we'll rendered and the selections were
fine.
The members of the B. Y. P. U.
wish to express their thanks to the
High school for the use of the build
ing, to Miss Eula Kennedy for her un-
tiring efforts in getting up the pro-
gram, and to each person who took
part in the program.
Reporter.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
EPWORTH LEAGUE PARTY

About thirty members of the Mt.
Vernon Epworth League were enter
tanned as the guests Of the Epworth
League of the Methodist Episcopal
church of Monet, Friday evening.
About seventy-four members of the
Monett League attended, making in
all about one hundred and fifteen
young people present. After an even
ing spent in playing games, popping
corn and pulling taffy, a delicious
lunch of sandwiches, pickles, waters,
hot chocolate and coffee was served.
The reception closed by singing, "God
Be With You Till We Meet Again" "
Chaperones at the party were Mr.. and
Mrs. J. H. Gulick, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
A. Britain and Dr.. j. D. Shaddrick.
Those attending the party from Mt.
Vernon were Misses Pauline Jen-
nings, Marie King, Gertrude Jen-
nings, Earine Barns, Olive Raglan,
Gladys Morgain, Virginia Percison,
Ted Koewing, Mary Sherat, Grace
Bruton, Leila Owen, Vernetta Baug-
lin; Messrs. Ira Barns, Carl Lyons,
Cecil Moore, Raymond Gardner, Will
liam Jennings, Johnny Koewing,
Clarence Welch, Jimmie Gooding,
Dutch Carl, Lloyd Turk, Harry Pierce,
Foddy Case, Percy Pierce, Ted Bruton
Fred Vernett, Ray Barns, Barney
piarce
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR
LLOYD c. RUGGLES

Funeral services for Lloyd c. Rug
giles, son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Rug.
giles, were held at the Baptist church
Friday afternoon.
As, the young man was an ex-ser.
vice man, he was given a military
burial by the local American Legion
Post. The procession from the home
to the church was led by Lees Con-
cert Band. Following them were the
color bearers and firing squad, be-
sides many other ex-service men all
in full uniform.
Rev. C. F. Whitlock, pastor of the
Baptist church, read the scripture,
from the eleventh chapter OF Hebrews
and led in prayer. Rev. w. A. Todd,
of Tulsa, Okla, former pastor and
friend of the deceased and his family,
preached the funeral sermon, his sub
ject being "The Great Objective. u
His text was "And God hath prepared
a city," also in my Fathers house
are many mansions" His sermon was
beautiful tribute to the American
Soldier in general and to the model
life of the young soldier who had just
died.
A choir composed of Mrs. A. Jones,
Mrs. Arthur Anderson, Mrs. Fred
Williams, Miss Eula Kennedy, Percy
Johnson and d. B. Meador, sang, with
Mrs. E. w. Russey as accompanist.
Mrs. A. Jones sang with much express
sion, mo Night There" Other songs
sung by the choir were abide with
Me-" Sometime Well Understand" T"
and Beautiful Isle of Somewhere. 4"
At the cemetery the American
Legion gave their beautiful and i'm
pressive burial service, Edgar Price,
post commander and Vance Davis, ad-
jutant, in charge.
The ex-service men were all in full
uniform. Those taking part in the
procession were as follows: Pail
bearers-Leonard Gabriel, Viga Hall
Floyd Fawver, Louis Maritan, Jesse
Anderson and Grant z. Utter; firing
squad-Warren Perry, Emmett o.
Dwyer, Arno Fritz, George Warner,
John Mccormick, Franklin Combs,
Earl Mccormick and VIM. E. Myers;
Beasley and Gilbert
Thompson; color guard-W. E. Coch-
ran and Mr.. Heinerman.
Young women who were members
of Mr.. Ruggle's graduation class at
Monet high school, wearing Red
Cross head dress, acted as flower
bearers. They were Mrs. Dick Mills,
Mrs. George Rice, Mrs. VIM. Z. Gray,
Mrs. ]. D. Taylor, Mrs. E. Mitchell
and Miss Fern Loutzenhiser.
The Baptist church was crowded
with sorowing friends to pay the last
tribute to the young man so highly
honored in the community.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
A WHISKEY STILL CAPTURED

Parker Potter, assistant prosecut-
ing attorney of this county, scented
so gallon moonshine still the other
day. This is literally right, for on
entering the farm home of well to
do farmer three or four miles north
east of Peirce City the other day he
detected the odor of liquor so strong
ly that he investigated, with the re-
suit that he found where the farmer
had become alarmed and broken
about a dozen quarts of liquor. He
had also loaded his still on sled in
the early morning hours and was
ready to make his getaway with all
the evidence. The still had been kept
in a straw stack fixed up so he could
operate in it, and it is said he made
the stuff and his wife sold it.
Both of them were taken to Mount
Vernon and their bond placed at $4,000
apiece. Each of them made sufficient
cash bond for the appearance. for
trial.
Potter was not in search of any,
thing of the kind, but accompanied
man from Marionville who wanted
quick action on some defaulted auto
notes. But Arriving at this mans
home they were told he was at the
,neighbors, where they went, with the
result above detailed.-Aurora Adver-
tiser.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
MOTHER OF j. ]. GERBING DEAD

Mrs. Ursula Ger5ing, of Wentworth
mother of J. j. Gerbing, of Monett,
Frisco engineer, died at 2:30 o'clock
Friday morning, January 27, age "a
years, Z months and 8 days. The de-
ceased had been blind for the past five
years, and had been seriously ill for
the past two weeks. Her death was
caused from the infirmities of old age
Five children survive, namely: ]. j.
Gerbing, of Monet; George A. Gerb-
ing, of Wentworth; Mrs. Lula Beck of
California, and Miss Henrietta Gerb-
ing, of Wentworth.
Funeral services will be held at
1890 o'clock Sunday morning from
the German Catholic church at Peirce
City.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
GEE & SONS TO HOLD
SALE NEAR MARCH I

Requests for brood sows and bred
gifts are received in such numbers
by c. B. Gee & Sons, Mount Vernon
that they plan to hold a sale about
March 1, Mr.. Gee announced yeStec-
day.
In recent sale, thirty-one Ever
green Farm Durocs brought an aver
age of $3.50 each, only one selling
below $40. These prices are far be-
low those made in the period of high
prices but represent conservative vsl-
ues at this time. The hog market and
the hog population in this section OF
the state is small.-Joplin Globe.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
MEETING OF BAR
RY COUNTY BANKER'SASS'N

The quarterly meeting of the Barry
County Bankers Association was
held at Purdy, Thursday night, in the
directors room of the First National
Bank, and in connection with the meet
ing the annual election of officers
was held. At 7:30 an elaborate BAN
quet was served in the directors
room of the bank, prepared by the
proprietor of the hotel of that city,
and served by the wives and daugh-
ters of the bank directors. The pro-
gram consisted of an address of well
come by Amos Gurley, and response
was made by Vance Davis, assistant
cashier of the First National Bank of
Monet. A short time was passed in
discussing important business matters
in connection with bank accounting.
The main topic of the discussion was
the recent robbery of the Bank of
Exeter. A motion was passed tender
ing the officers and directors of the
bank all possible moral support and
assistance of prosecuting the guilty
parties. Other business matters were
also discharged.
Officers elected were; President, j.
F. Black, Cassville; Vice President,
Walter Jones, Washburn; Secretary,
John Elston, Exeter; Treasurer,
Vance Davis, Monett.
The following banks of Barry Coun-
ty We're represented at the meeting:
First National Bank of Cassville,
First National Bank of Monet, Mo-
nett State Bank of Monet, Purdy,
Exeter, Butterfield, Seligman and
Washburn.
Vance Davis, w. w. Lehnhard, Les
lie Mason, G. w. Finn, F. NJ. Shriver
and V. A. Wiley, represented the Mo-
nett banks.
An invitation was extended by the
Monet delegation for the next meet
ing to be held in Monet in May, the
meeting to be called by the president
of the Association.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS PARTY

The Phi Epsilon class of the Pres
byterian church, met Friday evening
at the home of Miss Winniver Stone,
426 Wishart street. A short business
meeting was held, and the remainder
of the evening was devoted to music
and rook. A delicious lunch was serv-
ed to the following guests, who are
members of the class and their
friends: Misses Jessie Bridwell,
Thelma Demo, Kathleen Dobson,
Cora Fitzjohn, Elizabeth Johnson,
Elizabeth Bradford, Gladys Masoner,
Alma Russell, Mary Wright, Ethel
Wilhelm, Ruth Safer, Dot Harvey,
Millicent Lewis, Lucille Hobbs,
Katherine Lewis Mrs. L. H. Ferguson
teacher of the class.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
HOSTESS TO. ELITE CLUB

Mrs. George Rice was charming
hostess to the Elite Club on Thurs
day evening. 1t was the first social
meeting of the Club in two years.
During the evening a delicious two
course lunch was served to the follow
ing Club members: Mrs. Josh Coy,
Mrs. Frank E. Jones, Mrs. John Far
row, Mrs. VIM. E. Gray, Mrs. Richard
Mills, Miss Helen Lehnhard and the
hostess. The Club will be entertained
in two weeks by Mrs. Josh Coy.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
MT. OLIVE NEWS

Uncle Dave eagle IS still very i'll.
We hope for his speedy recovery.
MIR and Mrs. Theo Harris Mr.. and
Mrs. Maynard Burnett visited Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Badger.
A number of relatives of Earl Fos-
ter gathered at his home last Sunday
10 help him celebrate his birthday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emory Morris and
family visited Sunday with the latters
brother George Morris and family of
Dry Valley.
Miss Thelma Hillhouse was the
week end guest of her cousin Mabelle
Russell.
B. Y. P. U. was we'll attended last
Sunday night and good time was
enjoyed by those present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rudy Messy and son
visited Sunday night at the home of
Z. r. Russell.
Miss Irene Pruitt visited Sunday
with Mabelle Russell.
q Mr., and Mrs. Will Ferrell and baby
spent Saturday night with the latters
parents Mr.. and Mrs. E. r. Russell.
]. E. Haggard and Earl Foster at
tended the funeral of Mr.. Winton at
Monet Tuesday. Mr.. Winton was a
good man and numbered his friends
By his acquaintances. The bereaved
family have the sympathy of host
Of friends.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
HOUSE PASSES DYER BILL
TO END ALL MOBS

Washington, Jan. 26.-The house
today declared itself in favor of the
federal government exercising its au-
<hority in an effort to stamp out
lynching, passing by vote of 230 to
i1S the Dyer anti-lynching bill.
Seventeen Republicans Joined 102
Democrats in voting opposition, while
sight Democrats and one Socialist
voted with the 221 Republicans in
favor of the measure.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
MT. JOY

The greatest revival meeting held
in several years has just closed at this
place.
Rev. DR.. Henderson filled Rev.
Ennis appointment Sunday.
Dave Courdin and wife visited
George Boedeckers family Sunday.
Esther Lasley visited Mrs. Rehwin-
kle Thursday night.
Violet Lasley was visiting home
folks the latter part of the week.
c. B. Campbell, j. F. Chastain, and
N. Skaggs attended the grape meet
ing at Purdy Tuesday.
Vernon Lowery missed two of his
buggy tires the other night.
Prayer meeting every Sunday night
at Mt. Joy.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
CIRCLE / MEETS

Circle No. l of the Aid society oe
the Church of Christ met at the home
of Mrs. A. NJ. Trimble Thursday
afternoon. There were twenty-five
present to answer roll call.
Each member had previously pledg-
ed to make a dollar and in rhyme TO
tell how they made it. Some of the
ladies proved to be real composers.
Those who were not there certainly
missed a treat.
A Member Who was There.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
HOSTESS AT 500 PARTY

Mrs. T. E. Austin, 305 Fourth street
entertained with a 500 party at her
home Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Bert
Bradford received the prize for max
ing high score. A one plate lunch was
served to the followingguests: Mrs. W
A. johnson, Mrs. Bert Bradford, Mrs.
E. Adams, Mrs. H. A. Cochran, Mrs.
Carl Counts, Mrs. o. w. Blacksher,
Mrs. o. E. Davis, Mrs. Kenneth Guin-
ney, Mrs. George Wilhoit, Mrs. Earl
Aulgur, Mrs. Joe Tucker, and the
hostess.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

DIR. A. S. Hawkins returned Thurs
day from Clermont, Florida, where he
spent several weeks with Mrs. Hawk
ms. Mrs. Hawkins, who has been ill,
has recovered, and sends best regards
to her many friends in Monet. DIR.
Hawkins brought home fine speci-
men of fruit raised in his own fruit
orchard. He brought three grape
fruits on one branch, each weighing
s 1-3 pounds. He also told Of the
fine fishing he enjoyed. One bass he
caught weighed 10 pounds.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
w. o. PELHAM FOR
COMMISSIONERS

w. o. Pelham, well known retired
Frisco engineer, has announced his
candidacy for the office of city COM
missioner, subject to the primary for
the city election.
Mr.. Pelham needs no Introduction
to the people of Monett. He has
lived in Monett twenty years, and has
always been interested in the pro-
gress of the city. He believes that
Monett is the best town if its size in
the state and if elected he will do all
in his power to advance its interests.
He is honest and capable and will
no doubt run good race.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
BUILDING NEW BUNGALOWS

M. E. Gillioz is building four
bungalows on Marshall Hill for rental
purposes. Three of the houses con-
tain four rooms and one five rooms.
Material from the old Masonic hall is
being used in their construction. AS
this was of the best quality and in
good condition these houses are quite
desirable.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
NEW MANAGER FOR
FARMERS EXCHANGE

d. L. Lautaret has been elected
manager of the farmers Exchange
and entered upon his duties a week
ago.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
W. R. IsBELL's FATHER DIES

W. R. Isbell's father died at Miller
Sunday morning, from injuries sus-
tanned from fall. The funeral was.
held Monday afternoon. The Isbell
grocery at this place is closed today.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
NJ. B. A. ELECTS OFFICERS

The M. B. A. met on Thursday
evening and elected officers as fol-
lows: president, Roy Mitchell; Sec
retary, George Johnston and treasur-
er, Mrs. Ida B. Adams.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
EDENS-HUFFMASTER

The marriage of Miss Zenver Ed
ems and Mr.. James Huffmaster,
prominent young people residing
south of Monett, took place Sunday
afternoon, January %.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
CITY QUARTERLY
STATEMENT PRINTED

The quarterly financial statement
Of the city of Monet has just been
printed at the Times office. Citizens
may get them at the city hall.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

DR.. Miller reports the birth of a
boy Sunday to Mr.. and Mrs. H. A.
Long, also daughter to Mr.. and Mrs
Arch Thomas.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

Dave Duniphant, Carl Sloan and
Miss Belle Bowman spent Sunday
with E. P. Henderson at Purdy.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03
NOTICE

Grinding days will be on WedneS-
day, after February 1. Frank A.
Hemmerling. dTTt2wts
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

Miss Julia Campbell, q teacher in
the public schools at Joplin, passed
the weekend with her mother, Mrs.
Maggie Campbell.
The Monett times., 1922-02-03

FOR SALE: Seed oats, E. Arnauc
& Son, phone 9O5-32 or 908-2.
d69t6w21ti
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-11
NEW ORLEANS COTTON By Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS COTTON
 Ry Assncjafed press

New orleans, January 1o.-After trading sharply higher on the open ing and for some time after the cot ton market today commenced to feel steady selling pressure, apparently due to the unloading of large lines of long contracts, and entered into a long decline which lasted practically to the close. In the late trading the list showed net losses of 19 to 35 points and the close was IT to 32 points net lower on the day. March sold as low as Hole and closed at I7.04c.
 The ginning report from the census bureau governed the trading on the first call and for some time after prices rising 19 to 24 points over yes- terday's close to 17.60c for March. The total of 7,Ss4,272 bales ginned to Jan uary 1 was considerably under ex- pectations. the average trade looking for at least 2.920,000 bales, the esti- mate by a private bureau The re- port indicated only 90,94o bales ginned this last period. the smallest ginning on record for this time of the year Much of the buying was done on the assumption that the total crop could not exceed S.l00.000 bales and many bullish traders claimed it could not exceed S.000,000.
 Much straddling was done late in the morning resulting in heavy sell ing of the near months. and what was taken to be heavy liquidation caused much nervousness among longs. Weakness in the wheat market ap- peared to stimulate considerable fresh selling for short account, especially in the early afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-11
Cotton Market NeWs
 Ouer Private Wires
HUBBARD's LETTER

New York, January 1o.-(special) After the dull session of yesterday with very little business, the trade was surprised to find the opening strong, advancing shortly after the call to 1s,55c for March. This ad- vance was due to the ginning. fig ures, but was soon offset by selling of March from prominent spot houses and some local selling on the excel lent rains in Texas, The feature of the market today was the selling of large quantity of March and July for one of the spot houses. March declined to 1S.10c.
 Sentiment here is still more or less mixed and the market is easily in- fluenced either way. From sur vey of the situation, we feel that be- fore any demand of consequence oc- CUTS, prices will have to work some what lower.-Hubbard Bros. & Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-11
Reports of Rain m
 Southwest Causes
 Decline m Wheat
By Associated Presr

Chicago, January 10.-Assertions that drouth in the southwest had been effectively broken did good deal today to give downward swing to the wheat market. Prices closed heavy at 25sc to Be net lower. Corn lost 1ac to s4c, and oats s4 N 7sc to 7sc. In provisions there were gains of 2iac to 15c.
 Rains which fell were most needed in the winter what belt. and which many traders said might prove to be the salvation of the Kansas crop gave bears big advantage from the outset. With longs unloading and with the market nearly devoid of support, sentiment against the bulls received additional impetus from re- ports that Argentine wheat was sell ing in Europe at Sc to 10c under United States hard winter wheat shipped by way of the Gulf of Mex leo. Cancellation of some. export sales at the Gulf of Mexico counted late in the day as further depress ing influenca and so did gossip cur rent about bank troubles in France. On the decline which resulted July wheat was forced sharply below $1. Contrary to expections in some quar- ters, the amount of buying after the market went into the sos, was but little enlarged, andithe finish was at almost the bottom figures of the session.
 Corn and oats showed considerable resistance to selling pressure, excel lent demand for corn being in evil dence from the seaboard. Besides there was a fair southern call for oats.
 Notwithstanding weakness in the hog market, provisions continued to advance, helped by the fact that stocks here have been accumulating more slowly than usual.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-11
DECLINES FOLLOW
 REPORT OF EASING
 SPOTS IN SOUTH
Weakness of Grain and Unset. settled Feeling in Stocks Also Have Effect
 on Market
By Associated Press

New York, January 10.-OpeninS advances were followed by declines in the cotton market owing to reports of an casing spot basis in the south, the weakness of grain and an unset tied feeling in the stock market. March contracts broke from 1S.55c to 17,9Sc. the lowest price touched since they sold at 19.20c early last week. They closed at 1Sc, with, the general market closing steady but 14 to 50 points net lower.
 The opening was steady at an ad- vance of to IT points. and the moro active positions sold Is to 23 points net higher right after the call on the steadiness of early Liverpool cables and smaller ginning figures than ex- pected. There was little trade buy ing and some scattering demand, but no general or aggressive support, and the market soon turned easier owing to easier late cables from Liv- erpool southern and local selling. Later there was western selling, which was generally connected with thef weakness of the grain market, and southern offerings increased, ac- companied by talk of an easier basis in the eastern belt. Houses with southwestern connections and othe- spot interests were among the sellers on the break, and there was consid- erable January liquidation, although only three notices were issued this morning. January sold off to 1S.O3c, or 50 points net lower, compared with net declines of 24 to 39 points on later deliveries. May sold at 17.5Sc and the close was within a few points Of the lowest. Scattering reports have been reaching the trade here for the past two or three days that there was considerable cotton for sale in the south, and that the basis might ease should demand fail to improve in the near future. The market, con sequently, was more disposed to credit today's reports of an easier spot situation. particularly as there was more selling for spot house ac- counts. The census report showed 7,SS4,272 bales ginned to January 1, or 90,940 for the last half of De- cember. This was slightly below the forecast, but had little influence on the market.