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The Monett times., 1922-08-25
wM. LEE IS SURPRISED ON
62Nn BIRTHDAY

William Lee, resident II Verona
says he was never so completely sur
! prised in his life as he was on Sun
day, August goth. Mr.. Lee enjoyed
the occasion Of his sixty-second birth
day on Saturday, and had talked with
his wife about ordering freezers Of ice
cream and inviting Lees Concert
Band, of which his son, Homer +. Lee
is director, and their friends to help
him celebrate the event. Somehow, it
slipped his mind, but his good wife
remembered. With the assistance of
two of the neighbors and their fami-
lies, the parents of the band boys and
the boys themselves, they gave him a
complete surprise.
A few of the guests. not enough to
arouse suspicious of Mr.. Lee. gathered
at his home, and for reasons best
known to themselves, they chose to
sit in the yard on the east side of the
house which was at the rear of the
house. In a short time the other
guests, with the band boys, gathered
in the front yard, and the band
started one of their famous selections.
1t was then that Mr.. Lee ''nearly
fell over" He went around the house,
and with hands appraised, exclaimed
"if it isn't Homer and the boys Not
realizing the reason for the large
gathering, one of his neighbors asked
him if he didn't have birthday Sat
urday.
The rest of the afternoon was taken
up with music by the band, and in a
short time the ladies of the party
had tables filled with everything inn
aginable of good things to eat. Fol-
lowing sumptuous meal it was top
ped off with ice cream and home made
cakes.
In the evening the band boys went
on to Aurora where they enjoyed a
swim in Tooker's pool, and returned
to Mr. Lees home where they furn-
ished more music and had another
helping of ice cream and cake.
Enjoying this delightful occasion
were: Mr.. and Mrs. s. Martz and
daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Brickey
and children, of Verona, Mrs. Fred
Frear and son Charles, Mr.. and Mrs.
C. P. Glass, Mr. and Mrs. Monte Car,
mack and children, members of Lees
Concert Band, Mr.. and Mrs. Lee.
The Monett times., 1922-08-25
SENATE PASSES TARIFF BILL
Highest Protective Measure in His
tory of Government.

Washington, Aug. 10. Providing
the greatest protective tariff in his
tory FOR American agriculture and in
dustry, the McCumber tariff bill to-
night was on its way to final enact
ment into law before October /.
Drafted to bring in S4OO,0O0,O0O
revenue annually, to regulate foreign
commerce and protect Americans
against cheap foreign competition,
the bill passed the senate late today
by a vote of AS to 20.
1t was sent to conference immedi-
ately, where difficulties between the
house and senate will be adjusted.
Buffeted by II weeks of senatorial
storms, the bill will ultimately throw
the highest protective tariff wall in
history around every agricultural and
industrial interest in the United
States. Political leaders of both
parties are preparing to hurl it into
the maelstrom of the November cleo
tions as the technical national issue.
Its supporters declared the bill will
permanently protect American en-
terprise against invasion by cheap
foreign competition, give the Ameri-
can farmer living return from his
fields and produce 100000, 900 an
nually in revenues.
Its opponents charged the measure
will tax the American consuming pub
lie $2,00O000,OOO annually for the
benefit of comparatively few, will
send soaring the cost of existence and
destroy Americas foreign markets.
The bin, starting its voyage through
the senate on April 20, last, has sur
vived the bitterest political attack in
recent years. 1t represents COM
promise in tariff opinions between the
"old guard" leaders who controlled
the senate finance committee, the in
surgent Republicans and the powerful
Republican tariff bloc which repre-
sented agricultural interests.
Senator Gooding, Republican of
Idaho, chairman of the tariff bloc,
said today the measure is the first
tariff bill in history to give the
American farmer Square deal"
Senator McCumber, Republican, of
North Dakota, who directed enact
ment of the bill, declared its passage
would be fully justified by the Ameri-
can people because it gave Americans
the right to feed, clothe and supply
Americans.
From the Democratic side came
warning of bankrupt purses, of soar
ing taxes, empty cupboards and of
bread lines.
Senator Simmons, Democrat, of
North Carolina. who led the minority
in opposing the bin, branded it as an
"indefensible steal on the American
pocketbook."
The Monett times., 1922-08-25
MAKING PROPERTY
MORE VALUABLE

Home owning offers qui,e a chanec
to make a profit as the result OF the
improvement of property. Many
houses are sold much below their real
value because they have been allowed
to get into an unattractive condition.
They may be substantially built, but
the lack of superficial repairs makes
them fail to show for what they are
worth.
An enterprising and industrious
owner can make money on a place
like that. If he is skillful with tools he
can make some Improvements for him
self. And then he can make the prop
erty much more attractive by culti-
waiting grass and setting out young
trees and shrubbery.
Many houses that are really quite
good, look dingy and disreputable be-
cause they have no we'll cared for lawn
and they lack adornment. Any indus
trious owner can supply these lacks,
and in a year or two have pretty
home. Trees and shrubs draw atten-
ton from many defects.
The result of such an effort is usu-
ally to induce the neighbors to clean
up and improve their property also.
The location begins to take on new
style and spirit, and property grows
more valuable without much money
having been spent.
The movement for civic improve
ment has in this way led to advance
in value of great deal of real estate
NeighborhoodS that formerly were
disorderly have caught the spirit of
improvement, and are beautifying
their places Every home owner on
such street profits by this develop
nnent, and if he wants to sell he finds
that he has made gain far greater
than if he had put his money out at
interest.
A home owner could do a clever
stroke of business, by buying such a
run down home, tuning it up with re-
pairs and decoration, inducing his
neighbors to join the march of inn
provement, and then selling out But
most people who thus improve prop
erty become so in love with it that the
possession of the place means more
to them than the dollars they could
The Monett times., 1922-08-25
l.. NJ. LIST RESIGNS
AS SUPERINTENDENT

l.. M. List, of Tulsa, Okla, elected
superintendent of Monett public
schools, mas resigned his position. For
the past two years Mr.. List has been
administrator of large estate in
Tulsa. He expected to finish his work
by the middle of August but someone
brought suit against the estate, which
action will probably delay the COM
plete settlement until after January
LIST, 1928. For this reason Mr. List
was compelled to send in his resig-
fnation.
The Board of Education at special
meeting Friday, August 18, accepted
his resignation and elected Lester v.
Galbraith, high school principal, to be
the new superintendent.
Mr.. Galbraith needs no introduction
to our people, being well known to
the people of Monett. His work as
principal of the Monet nigh school
was beyond criticism. The Board of
Education has entire confidence in his
ability to administer the affairs of our
school system. He is not only a
strong advocate of athletics in our
schools but believes also in all other
activities. One of his particular
aspirations is to raise the standard of
scholarship of our schools.
The prospects for successful
school this year are especially bright,
Harry Warren, a graduate of Teach
ers College at Springfield, is to be
head athletic coach and science teach
er. He has fine athletic record,
winning letter every year for four
years in football, basketball and track
The Times will publish list of the
teachers for this school year in Tues
days issue.
The Monett times., 1922-08-25
ENJOYS DAY IN NEOSHO

The relatives of Mrs. Will Moore of
Neosho very pleasantly surprised her
on Sunday, when they gathered at
her home on Sunday morning and in
vited ner and Mr.. Moore and daugh-
ter to spend the day with them in the
city park. They enjoyed good old
fashioned reunion, and at noon they
opened hampers of many good things
to eat, and after the delightful meal
there was an abundance of food left
for the evening meal which was serv-
ed before the family party broke up.
Mrs. Moore is a sister to J. Fl. John-
son of Monet, and related to the
other members of the party.
Those enjoying this event were:
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Gregory and daugh-
ter, of Aurora; J. H, Johnson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Anderson and children,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Percy Johnson and
children, Mrs. A. D. Alsup, Mr., and
Mrs. H. S. HORNE, of Monett, Mr. and
Mrs. Will Moore and daughter, of
Neosho.
The Monett times., 1922-08-25
CAUSE On APPENDICITIS

When the bowels are eonstipated,
the lower bowels or large intestines
become packed with refuse matter,
that is made up largely of germs
These germs enter the vermifofm ap-
pendix and set up inflammation,
which is commonly known as appendi-
citis. Take Chamberlain's Tablets
when needed and keep your bowels
regular and you have little to fear
from appendicitis.
The Monett times., 1922-08-25
KODAK FINISHING

Wrap your exposed films and en-
close directions for number of prints
and mail them to Mars Company
6700 Delmar ave-, st. Louis, Mo
We guarantee satisfaction as to work
and price. 37tm'
The Monett times., 1922-08-25
ROOMS FOR RENT

FOR RENT: Light housekeeping
rooms, 500 Sixth street. 40tf
FOR RENT. Furnished apartment
at 400 Seventh street. 39t6
FOR RENT: Light housekeeping
rooms, 407 Seventh street. 35tf
FOR RENT; Front sleeping room
Mrs. Earl House, 207 Eighth street.
40tf
The Monett times., 1922-08-25
PICNIC AT VERONA

The following party motored to
Verona Sunday evening where they
enjoyed a swim and picnic supper:
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. A. Manley and
daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman>Neil
Mr., and Mrs. Frank f. Jones, Mrs. S,
I. Clutter. Mrs. w. ]. Mills and Mrs.
Earl Aulgur.
The Monett times., 1922-08-25

For lease after July 10th one of the
best equipped dairy farms IN Barry
or Lawrence Counties. Modern Barn
modern equipment room for 80 cows,
s room house will lease from Is to 60
acres of land with the premises. Ia
miles from Monett, See D. S. May
hew. 99tf
The Monett times., 1922-08-25
HELP WANTED

WANTED: Girl for general house
work. Call at GOT Gale street. 17tt
MEN WANTED
Laborers are wanted at Monett to
take the place of men now out on
strike.
Please make application to-. E., E.
Mcclure, Superintendent Terminals,
or P. o. Wood, Assistant Superinten-
dent Motive Power, Monet, Missouri.
5tf
The Monett times., 1922-08-25
FOR sALE-MIsCELLANEoUs

WANTED: or 6 room 1esidence.
will rent or lease. Inquire Greer &
Lloyd Cafe or phone 105. 20tf
WANTED: Family washings.
Phone 80. 9tf
SEWING WANTED: Mrs. U. S.
Riddle, 307 Seventh street. 75tf
Sewing neatly done. Mrs. B. E.
Smith and Mrs. C. B. Rohrbough, 600
North Tenth street. 04tf
WANTED: Sewing. Mrs. Z. R.
Stribling. Phone 157. County Road.
soft
SEWING WANTED
Children's clothing speciality. Mrs.
H. o. Riddle, 302 Sixth street. 20t1m
The Monett times., 1922-08-25
HOT WEATHER DISEASES

Disorders of the bowels are 'extrem-
ly dangerous, particularly during the
hot weather of the summer months,
and in order to protect yourself and
family against a sudden attack, get a
bottle of Chamberlain's Collie and
Diarrhoea Remedy, 1t can be depend
ed upon. Many have testified to its
excellence.
The Monett times., 1922-08-25

Miss Wilma SAKE, book-keeper for
Charles Beebe, editor of the Neodesha
(Kansas) Daily Sun, and Miss Isa-
belle johnson, also Of Neodesha afriv-
ed Saturday evening and visited a
short time and went from here to
WashBurn where they visited, Miss
Sake returned to Monett and left
Monday morning for her home. Miss
johnson remained in Washburn for a
longer visit. She viii return home
next week. Miss Dorothy Sake who is
visiting in washburn will accompany
her home.
The Monett times., 1922-08-25

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. J. Hale and family
will leave Wednesday for Webb City
where they will make their home. Mr.
Hale will be superintendent of the
Webb City schools. They will make
the trip by motor.
The Monett times., 1922-08-25

Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Mcintosh will
leave Monday morning on an overland
trip to Gillette, Wyo. They will COM
bine business with pleasure, Mr.. Nc
Intosh going to look after some home
stead land taken up by the late Mabel
Mcintosh. They win visit Dick
Wright's family and other relatives
while there.
The Monett times., 1922-08-25

Mrs. John O'Connell and her mo-
ther. Mrs. Margaret Hall, are enter
taining as guests Mrs. A. A. Adams
and children, of Wichita, Kansas, who
arrived Monday. They will leave
Wednesday morning for Seligman to
visit other relatives.
The Monett times., 1922-08-25
HAVE YOU A MASTER MIND?

Let Lionel Barrymore answer this
for you while you watch the unfold
ment of MS master-intellect and su-
peru acting-talent in THE MASTER
MIND" at the Rialto Friday. 40t2
The Monett times., 1922-08-25

Now is an ideal time to do your
painting. Our Security mixed paint
is ready to apply. It's good and is
priced right. Davis Chapel Hard
ware Co. 33tf
The Monett times., 1922-08-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Buster Ash have re-
turned from Joplin where they went
to visit Mrs. Ash's father who is in
st. Johns hospital and is in very
serious condition. While in Joplin they
visited Mr.. Ash's mother and sister.
The Monett times., 1922-08-25

Mrs. Ernest Adams has returned
from three weeks visit at Grand
Rapids, Holland and Ottawa Beach,
Mich.
The Monett times., 1922-08-25
THE TINES WANT ADS
HOUSES FOR RENT

FOR RENT: 4-room modern house
large barn, garage, lots, located at
,912 Seventh, Phone 519. 33tf
FOR RENT: Four room house at
Gil Fifth street. Phone GIL. 3St6T
The Monett times., 1922-08-25

Mighty moments.
Awe-inspiring anger.
Subtle situations.
Tremendous tenseuess,
Enduring edification.
Remarkable realms.
Mental mysteries.
Intense intrigue.
Dignified drama
In "THE MASTER MIND"-Watch
LIONEL BARRYMORE in this won
derful picture FRIDAY. 40t2
The Monett times., 1922-08-25

Mrs. Gilbert Williams and Mrs.
Sidney James left Monday morning
for Wichita, Kan, where they will
visit their sister.
The Monett times., 1922-08-25

For Exchange tor Monet Residence
Property-77 acres-70 acres in
cultivation, Z acres in timber. 35
acres valley land, balance good till
able upland. 10 acres meadow, 50
bearing apple trees, s acres straw
berries. On good public road, located
between Exeter and Cassville. Price
SOS per acre. Eneumbrance, $4,000 at
6l5 per cent, due in three years. viii
exchange equity for Monett residence.
E. A. O'Dwyer, agent. soft
The Monett times., 1922-08-25

FOR SALE OR TRADE: A 40
acre farm three miles west of jenkins
Mo. Want good Ford car. w. f.
Wallace, Elwood, Mo. 40tl
The Monett times., 1922-08-25

Ebert Terry of near furdy went to
Sedalia, Mo-, Saturday, to attend the
State Fair. I
The Monett times., 1922-08-25
turn over on the deal

Floyd Baker, of st. Louis, is visit
ing his aunt. Mrs. w. j. Fleming.
The Monett times., 1922-08-25

DIR. A. Jones operated upon Fred
Henke for diseased foosiis at his Of
flee Monday.
The Monett times., 1922-08-25
Between Nj

LOST: Between Monett and
Aurora Sunday afternoon, automobile
tire, tire cover, rim and License No.
61,426. Reward. E. H. Lauderdale.
S9tf
The Monett times., 1922-08-25

WATERMELONS
Those good ones at SaXe's Market,
Phone 112. iGi2
The Monett times., 1922-08-25

HEAD LETTUCE
At Saxe's MOrket. Phone l12. 40t2
The Monett times., 1922-08-25
BETWEEN MoNETT. FIT. SMITH

BETWEEN MoNETT, FIT. SMITH
AND PARIS
Arrivals
No. TIC Eastern Express = 6:10 pm.
No 6 St. Louis Limited 1850 pm
Departures
No. s Texas Limited--- 5:S5 am,
No. 715 Little Rock Exp----10:05 am
BETWEEN MoNETT and WICHITA
Arrivals
No. 312 St. L. & Tex. Exp $50 am.
No. $40 Local - ---.--.-- 6:10 pm.
No. 306 Southwest LmtdA-1 10:45 p-m
Departures
No. sos Southwest Ltd 5:45 am
No. at Local 1880 am.
No. S11 Local Passenger : 500 pm.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-23
PEACOCK PIE FOR CHRISTMAS
Gaiiy Plumed Bird Formerly One Of
the Principal DeIieacies at Yule-
tide Feasts.

All iIlCkEN pie. beefsteak pie.
AAO and pumpkin pie, not for
getting apple pie and cheese.
the great American lnstitu-
tlon-al of these have Il
familiar ring TO our ears. but who
OF us has ever tasted the famous
English dainty of dalnties. peacock
pie? Yet at one time. this was n
favoritc Christmas dish which was
brought in with great deal OF cere-
mony by the lady. most distinguished
I'm all the company for beauty and high
position Many times this dish was
garnlshed with the head and tail Of
the peacock in such a way rs 10 APP
pear that the bird was alive. Knights
made vows over II TO break spear in
defense Of beauty and distress. II was
this ceremony which gave rise Ia the
once popular oath 'by cock and pie"
Probably the use Of the peacock
pie as Il Christmas dish arose from
the old belief that the flesh of the pea
cock Is incorrupihle which of course
would make Il n symbol of immortal
ity and new life.
To the people of today the peacock
is II symbol of vanity.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-23
SOME OLD YULETIDE BELIEFS
Seacon Supposed to Control the Des-
tiny Of Children Born at
Gladstone Time.

ATTN OLD superstition says
AS2 a that IL Is lucky 10 he h, rn
9&E@ on Christmas Day.
French peasants believe
that In addition to being
lucky Christmas Day babies have the
gift Of prophecy; while in Sllcsin
there Is Il belief that n boy born on
Christmas Day will become either u
lawyer ar thief.
Among NoSges peasants. children
horn on Christmas Eve are supposed
10 be endowed with what Is vulgarly
termed "a good gift Of the gab." while
those born on Christmas Day are sup
posed 10 have less tongue and better
reasoning powers. \ daughter born on
Christmas Day will grow up to be
wise Witty. and virtuous
A curious request for the benefit or
Christmas Day babies was left by n
man who died In 1915 by the terms
of his will each child born in the
testator's native town on December
25th receives five pounds as birth
day gift.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-23
THE TRUE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
Period Of Good Will and kindly
Thought for Others, Most I'M
portant on Calendar.

Af@HAT II, as Scrooge-like
A cynic intimates, the Christ.
- mas spirit comes to us
- but once a year, not even
he will attempt to assert
that we are not the better for IT, Think
what II would mean II that period Of
good will and kindly thought for
others were dropped from our calen-
dar. No blessed interruption 10 our
too generally sclf.centered lives: no
yearly oasis Of brotherly sentiment to
purge us however temporarily. of self
ishness and cause us. If only for n
few days to think Of making others
happy.
Prc-eminently the childrcn's festi-
val. MS Of right II should he since II
Christ Child. II transforms us all.
whatever our years. into children of
larger growth. We experience anew
the glad expectancy of childhood, the
thrill that far SURPRISES any realiza-
ton, and find our greatest pleasure In
the simple childish emotions of love
and joy.
And this Is the noblcst Christmas
gift. the gift of the true Christmas
spirit that captures and takes pos
session Of each one Of us. Except We
be converted and become as little chill
dren We shall not enter into the king
dom Of heaven. "--Pittsburgh Dis
patch.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-23

AN OLD CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
Village Boys in North England Re-
produce Play That Is as Old
as the Race.

A~7N THE North Of England
AM some of the oldest of our
Christmas customs are still
=" faithfully observed. one Of
the quaintcst Is that Of the
village boys who call themselves THE
Mummers." Al Christmas time they
perform little play that is as old
as the English race.
There are three chief characters
~. George resplendent In sllver-pa.
pered armor, and brandishing
wooden sword Beclzebub. who Is. OF
course. the famous dragon and the
Doctor, who wears battered tOp-hat.
At the beginning Of the play II Is
Ing laid waste by Beelzebub. Various
minor characters make an appeal for
dellverance from the monsters sway.
Then st. George bursts upon the scene.
A fierce battle takes place. in which
he Stays Beelzebub. but is himself
badly wounded. At this point the Doc
tor PUSHES In with a bottle. which he
places to the saints lips.
"Tak SOON o. NAH nlff.naff dahn
thy tiff-taff." he prescribes. So George
drinks ard is cured
Some Of the words used In the play
are so old that neither the boys nor
the majority Of the audience can un-
derstand them.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-23
CARD GAMES AT CHRIS rMAS
Thin Pasteboards Afforded Means Of
Entertainment In England During
Yulctide Season.

a" UNIVERSAL Christmas Gus.
3 "A tom Of England In olden
IY1 times was playing at cards.
Persons who never touched
card nj any other season
of the year felt bound to play few
games NJ Christmas.
A prohlbiiory statute Of Henry Wis
reign forbade card playing save during
the Christmas holidays. OF course this
prohibition extended only to persons of
humble rank.
Sir Roger De Covcrley took care to
provide both creature comfort and
amusement for his neghbors NJ Christ
mas by sending "a string of hogs pud-
dngs and pack Of cards" to every
poor family in the parish.
Even the pulpit comes in for Its
share of anecdotes regarding playing
cards Fuller gives an example of a
clergyman preaching from Romans
1913. AS God hath dealt to every
man the measure of faith" The rever-
end gentleman In question adopted as
iiU illuNlIUllVll W Ills Ait
metaphor of dealing" as applied to
cards, reminding his congregation that
they should follow snit. ever play
above board. improve the gifts dealt
out to them. take care OF their
trumps. play promptly when II came
their turn. etc.
Short notes were frequently written
on the backs Of playing cards. In an
old collection of poetry Is found the
following lines:
ITO Lady Who Sent Her Compli-
ments To Clergyman on the Ten OF
Hearts.
"Your compliments, dear lady. pray
forhear
"Old English services are more sim
cere:
You send ten hearts-thc 1.-THE Is only
mine
Give me but one and burn the other
nine. "-Clcveland Plain Dealer.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-23
ORIGIN OF CHRISTMAS TREE
History Of the Yuletide Emblem Elk
tends Far Into the Mists Of
Antiquity

ArTl HE history of Christmas tree
ASN usage extends far into the
e| mists of antiquity. Some
W. say its origin Is connected
with the legendary Tree of
Time, Ygdrasil. the great tree of Morse
mythology. within whose roots and
branches heaven and earth are bound.
Some say the custom may be traced to
the Egyptians who. at the time of the
winter solstice, decorated their portals
with branches of the dnte palm.
To a Scandinavian legend may per-
haps be traced our custom of Hum
mating the tree when darkness comes.
Among the Greeks Christmas is known
ms the feast Of lights.
To people of different localities to-
day the term Christmas tree may mean
fir. spruce. pine. cedar or even mag
nolia. for each particular region makes
use of the mos, suitable species that Is
Ia be found near It's markets In the
vicinity Of the midwest a short-necdle
pine found in Michigan and Wiscon-
sin may he used on the Pacific coast
the white fir finds favor. while through
out Ohio. the Norway spruce is largely
used. In Maryland and Virginia. the
scrub pine aud farther south cedar
and holly. Best of all is the sym
mctrlcal balsam fir. each tiny leaf Of
which sends out breath Of aromatic
fragrance
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-23
VERY SLOW

Even at Christmas, when all the
world Is gay and glad" said the grey
bearded philosopher, there come to
man sad and solemn thoughts"
ayes" agreed the young man who
had no watch on the end OF his chain.
land the saddest and most solemn
are those that come to fellow when
he reads Of the marriage Of girl to
whom last Christmas he gave dla-
mond ring on which he is still paying
installments"