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The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-12
Census Shows Capitalization in
Industries.

The reports of the recent indus
trial census of the. United States
shows that while the increase in man
ufactured products and the number
of persons engaged in manufacture
has been, from 81 to IS per cent the
number of manufactures has been
decreased in almost every manufac-
turing center. One OF the exceptions
being Moberly which shows de
crease of a triflc over Sc per cent in
the number of persons working in
factories, or drop from 1903 in
1914 to 7o2 in 1910, but during that
tim the capital the manu actories
;r that city has increased from $2.
o66. 1000 in 1914 to $2,45I,o ZOO in 1910.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-12
Major Joseph E. Brown Elected Vios
President of The Walton
TrUSt 20.

Major Joseph L, Brown of Kan
sas City was elected to the vice pres
idency of The Walton Trust Com
pany of this city at the annual stock
holders meeting and Miss Linda Nix
was elected Assistant Treasurer. All
other officers were rec. ected.
Major Brown, who is a veteran OF
the World War and who served with
honor. has had considerable expert
ence in financial circles in Kansas
City and is also member o. the
legal profession. He is a son of the
Rev. 5. M. Brown.
He is graduate of Missouri Uni
versity. and Columbia University and
was one OF eight who wen Wander
bilt scholarships in contest .partici-
pated in by eight hundred.
The election o. Miss Linda Nix TO
the post o Assistant Treasurer is in
line with the long established custom
OF the company to reward loyal and
intelligent service with prom 0ti n.
Miss Nix has been with the company
for several years and is young
woman OF rare business ability and
possesses an extraordinary compre-
hcnsion of financial affairs.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-12
MESSENGER WAS A RoBBER
L. Hart Holland Admits He Shot
Himself and Took Cash.

| Kansas City, Jan. 6.-Constant
grilling by the police and haunted BY
the grim spectre of guilty con-
science brought complete confes-
sion from J.. II. Holland, express
messenger. that he was the robber 10
the hold-up of the express car of the
Missouri Pacific train No. 2oo late
, December 27. of which he was in
charge alone. He admitted also that
he shot himself in one of his legs to
make the story more plausible.
Loot to the amount o! $4,000 and
several diamond rings and wrist
watches were recovered in a large
trunk checked at the union station.
Holland made admissions that
caused his arrest late that night.
lie also admitted the THEFT OF $500
worth of Liberty bonds August IS
packet of bonds worth $500 was
shipped by express to Mrs. DR.. w.
IS. WINNER at Cherokee, kas. The
shipment arrived with $500 in bonds
missing. Holland was express mes
senger on the train.
The strange story told by Holland
of the holdup December 27 was re-
Shortly after my train pulled out
of Pleasant tlill.' he said. Il began
to change my clothes. | had a re-
volver in all outside overall pocket
1t fell out as was removing my
ovcralls. picked it up and il was
accidentally discharged. striking me
in the leg.
AT first was frightened. l sat
still and thought long time. Then
of sudden it came to me that i
would be good chance to stage
holdup. laid my plans very care
fully and selected a large trunk in
which | placed rs much loot as l
thought | could get away with
Holland was in charge of the bag
gage on the train. lie checked the
trunk at the union station here. 1t
was first billed to Exce.sior Springs,
Mo.
My idea was to go to Excelsior
SOON us talk of the robbery blew
over" he SAID. "A few days ago |
changed my mind went to Excelsior
Springs and cnecked the trunk here.
My conscience kept bothering ME all
the time and | thou@nt | was being
watched by 'thc police. ...-
liollaEt had $2b6- IN Ills pockets
when arrested. The trunk contained
81, ,227.45, i'll drafts. SI,l39 i'll cur
rcncv None Of the bills was Of larg-
cr denomination than $40 There was
$500 in one dollar bills. Two dia-
nond rings and two wrist wa.c..es
were in the trunk.
Hollands parents, Mr. and Mrs. l.
w. Ho land, live in Pleasant Hill
Mo.
Following the alleged train hold-up
Holland told a detailed story in which
ne declared two bandits after rifling
The sa in the express car, shot him
in the leg. He said the men stepped
from the blind as he was pas sing
from the express car to the NAL car.
The story was a detai ed afflr
Down to the shooting. 1t WAS there
he erred. He told how he scuffled
with one Of the b~nd IS Tor Sc eraI
minutes i'll the car. during which sew
eral shots were fred
Holland was sentenced to five
years in the penitentiary by Judge
Latshaw Friday afternoon. .
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-12
Caught a BlfglaT-A1m0st.

Tuesday evening young business
man of Butler and his wife had re-
turned home from an evening with
friends and he thought he heard a
noise in an outbuilding in the back
yard, and as his winters supply of
meat was in the building he rushed
out the back door just as man came
out of the building. On seeing HIM
the man went back into the building
and the owner shut and locked the
door and yelled for his wife to bring
his shot g,,h. He guarded the door,
while his wife phoncd for rein o.ce-
ments. Marshal Braden was located
and soon appeared on the scene.
The two men very, carefully opened
the door and looked inside. expecting
to catch a hardened criminal. But he
had vanished. Investigation dis
closed the fact that when the owner
with his truasy shot gun was guard
ing the front door the burglar had
made his escape through the coal
hole which could be opened from tine
inside.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-12
Farmers Bank of Spruce Issues
Good Statement.

The statement of the Farmers
Bank of Spruce, which appears in
this issue shows this young bank to
have made remarkable growth dur
ing the two years of its ex ste.ce.
and its present condition reflects the
sound. business-likc methods under
which it is conducted.
The deposits of the bank show an
Increase of almost 5000 over those of
.six months ago and total $77.744. 10.
Money loaned invested in bonds and
due rom other banks totals $2l.-
a43.Sy, and the statement shows that
the bank has no money borrowed.
The officers and directors are to be
congratulated upon an excellent
ohowing.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-12
Funeral of Miss Leola Rice.

The body of Miss Leo'a Rice
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Rice
of this city. who died January 3
1929. at Twin Falls. Idaho, Of acute
dilation of the heart. ACCOMPANIED by
brother and sister of Twin Falls.
arrived in this city Monday morn
ing. That aftcrnonon funeral ser
vices conducted by Rev. Fl. A.
Mitchell, were held at the Ohio street
NJ. f. church and intermcnt made in
Oak Hill cemetery.
Miss Rice was born near Sprague.
in this county, 26 years ago and wa
reared to womanhood in this com
rrunitv. She graduated from tho
Butler High School and was after
wards one of Bates countv's sue
cessful school teachers. After teach
ing here. for few wears she and her
sister went to Idaho where she
taught until her death.
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The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-12
Bank of Amsterdam Statement
Shows Strength of Institution.

The statement of the Bank of AM
sterdam published in this issue shows
that institution to be among the
stronger financial institutions Of the
county.
Although capitalized at only $Io,ooo
the hank has surplus fund and un-
divided profits totaling $II, ,36orS and
shows total resources of $I33,4So,I4.
Deposits are shown to be $74,7S574.
John Mckee is President and F. Z.
Alder, Cashier. The officers and di-
rectors are to be congratulated upon
the condition of the bank.
Twins. remember TO get yourisfree
photograph at Grosshart's in Adrian.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-12

The Times phone number is 81
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-12
Simple Funeral r tes for Senator
Pe1rose.

Philadelphia. Jan. 5.-Sen. Boies
Pcnrose was buried Thursday in the
family plot at Laurel Hill cemetery.
a brief service preceded the sim.,le
ceremony of interment. The body
WAS conveyed to the cemetery in a
hcarsc followed by members Of the
familv in a motor car.
A drizzling rain lent wierd aspect
to the strange burial of the great
political leader Few persons wit
messed the departure of the cortege
from the Spruce street home, Tne
grave OF the senator is between that
of his father and the grave of Kath-
crime Drexcl. wife of DR.. Charles d.
Pcnrose.
The rigid simplicity observed was
i'm strict accordance with the sem
ator's wishes.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-12

The Times phone number i =.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-03-29
!c0h lllIlJl ! IIRI
DlA Y PR zE
Rmshasers gain Drawn Is City
On Another Successful
Bargain Day

The Community Thrift Day held ito
day ythe merchants sof the city turn.
ed out to. be another success. The
advertising firms were kept busy DUR
ing the day altho on account of the
bad roads and condition ofsthe wealth
.er the crowds were not as large as on
previous occasions 1t, is expected that
when the country hig hWays are pass
able the crowds will be largely in.
creased. T. 1s5 ss;
The following are the prizes and
prize winners today: =.3i h
1st. $40 in cash. Mrs. Grover
Krumsiek. .sez.# ..s q ss
End $12 Golden Oak, Hall Tree by
Andrew Peterson. Mrs: Ellen J. Reu.
sterdahl rs. .s *3
~: 3rd. Sc Silk Waist by Mrs. Mary
Volk. A. H. Hanscom. 81. .szi5
18th. Case Of Fancy Corn by Nichols.
Hicks, McNairy Co. Mrs. n. P. Han
son. .s: 81
9Th. Boxzof Fancy Apples by Gam
BILE Robinson. Ole Barnstad. 81
" 9Th. so lb.. sack Supreme Flour by
New London Milling Co. Fred Smith.
7th. No. 10 Pail of Lard by Assoc
.ciated Meat Dealers. Miss Elsie Ell
ingson.s So. ZIG 4
,sth: 5 lbs. Seal Brand Chase & San
born's Coffee by P. c. Peterson &
Cans Iohu I'm horlard zS4y 5S5g.sz 80
9th. 5 lbs. Atwood Private Brand
Coffee by Palace Grocery. Alton Hens.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-03-29
.LOCAI AND PEl NJ

- G. Lind gren a former resident
of this city returned to his home at
Mpls. on Wednesday after q few
days business in this cit
Roy Wallin, Frank Edwards, I'D
Elstrom and Ingyald oxen Of At
water were Willmar callers on Thurs
day afternoon of last week.
Rev. B. o.: Berg, pastor Of the
Christina Lutheran church in Lake
Lillian left this city on Wednesday for
q few days visit with his sons in Min
neapolis. @...
/ II. Miss Adeline Feig who attends the
University at Minneapolis and has
been home. for a weeks vacation re-
turned to take up. her studies at that
place on Tuesday. IS: :2 3.ss.35
!. Miss Florence Clough returned to
Minneapolis on Monday to resume her
studies at the University after few
days visit in this city with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs r. w. Clough. .s
Carl Birkeland who attends the
Augsburg Seminary in the cities re-
turned to resume his duties at that
place on Wednesday after#a few days
visit here with his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. O. T.. Birkeland.
Miss Cecilia Olson returned to
Atwater on Monday to resume her du-
ties at the First National Bank again
after being at home here for couple
Of weeks during the illness and death
Of her father, the late John Olson.
Emil Aspaas who attends Bethel
Academy at St. Paul came home to
this city on Saturday evening and Wis
tied with his relatives and friends
here until Monday afternoon when he
returned to resume his studies on
Tuesday morning again.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-03-29
Pa ) | ]
OPEL Fl JESD 7
Meeting 4. ] ouse tos Ieal
ype.o { z ayement
81 Diseased
Hear,


two o'clock P:s J, at the city hall bids;
Will be opened for the big paving job
at Willmar Bids will be received ON
an the principal types Of paving. AZ
ter the bids have been opened and
stabulat ed, the big question OF deciding
! snthe light Of bids received what twill
sbes the most advantageous type OF pay
ing to select will be. up to the city
council, and it may not prove an easy
task. s.sEs ..>
sA At the close OF the afternoon ses-
sion the city council will adjourn to
meet at the county cour louise in the.
evening at eight q clock to hear argu-
sments and a discussion Of the differ
.ent types Of pavement by the bidders.
and material men present, as well as
by engineers for the city. All inter-
ested lin the paving are invited to
come out and hear@this discussion. It
is the desire Of the council to act de-
.liberately and have all discussion on
|. this impo rtant question open and alb
owe board. ISL iszs 5sz
The city is full Of promoters OF var
ious types Of paving who are doing
their best to boost the merits of their;
particular kinds of paving. This is
perfectly legitimate, but any attempt
made to in any way influence action
of the council by promises Of rewards.
directly or indirectly, to members Of
the council. or to any citizen, will be
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-03-29
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Senator P. A. Gandrud of Sunburg
was a business caller in this city on
Monday ,r
Peter Hallbom left this city for
Spicer on Wednesday after few days
stay here.
Miss Evangeline Olson of this eli
ty made business trip to Minneapolis
on Monday. -
Miss Dora Moline was a visitor in
Atwater on Friday and returned on
Sunday evening. Is. ...
-Fredolph Blomquist left on Mon
day for Minneapolis for a couple of
days business trip.
Miss Olive Haskell returned ON
Thursday to this city after weeks
visit in the twin cities.
John Brandt arrived in this city
on Saturday from Murdoch. He will
stay here for few days.
Glen Larson returned to resume
his studies at ths University on Mon
day after visit in this CITY,
Mr. and Mrs A. H. Okerman and
son spent Sunday with the r.. S.
Kroona family at Kandiyohi.
Mrs. S. B.. tBeiningen Of Vergas,
Minnesota, arrived Sunday, March 10
to attend the ,Olson-O Olson wedding.
IN. y. Klostero OF Spicer. returned
to his home at that place on Wednes
J da yafter a few days stay in this city
Mrs. H. Wadell returned to
Willmar on Saturday after a weeks
visit at her parental home at Sank
Center Isl
/. - Mr.. and Mrs. Sanford Nelson Re
turned to AtWatsr on Wednesday ate
U attending the funeral of Mrs Nelson
sister-in-lawS IS RslyteM1 ].
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-03-29

The fo1loWing receVed q three dol
arscash<prize each: GA. Hedin, Hiss
Myrtle Nelson; iisss Maggie. Swenlssaojdn.
Arthur Erickson, Frank g ollier Miss.
Elsie Lindmann, Henry SWpnsoln, MIS-
N Nelson, Miss Pearl Ray and
Herman MarloWe
I'AsT The 10th prize was e 330x311As Good;
rich tire, value s 4. IS, donated byS the.
}Osmundson Garage, and was won =bys
.Supt. Geo q. sBrohaugh.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-03-29
BIDS WANTED

# Bids for COM ession lands at the
Willmar Base Ball park Nor the sea:
son Of 1922 are invited. Bids are in-s5
vited on the percentage basis and for.
fixed sum for the season All bids to
be mailed to the secretary not later
than April I, 1922. The right to re-.
ject any and all bids is reserved.
Willmar Athletic Associati lion,
BY Leroy Johnson, Secretary.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-03-29
Buying q Pig IN . Poke

Buying = PIG ina Poke.
Whats this contrap tion? ~
. labor saving device says the
young wife II bought it this morn
Ing. ~ sS "a
8 What kind =ef labor q.
5 81. y Dear me. The agent talked SO fast
Z forgot to ask. 7#s5
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-03-29
FANCY ARTICLE SALE

The Benacta Society will hold an
apron, fancy article and home made
candy sale, Thursday, April 9Th, in
the basement Of the Vinje Lutheran
church. g
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-03-29

resent Every strong "a and Nf1I react
.lupon.t the firm 81 arties making such
EoYerture The ma or. 81 members oH
the. eouncil Will ppreciatess to receive
word sof any hing OF this kind coming
To- the notice of# any citizen
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-03-29
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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-03-29

e Or Sale only.
Customer Gin book tori, desiring Gals
worthy latest Have yous q novel,
TO Let
Clerk madame, We don't run 4
circulating library.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-03-29
Local AND sPERSO ON AZ

- M rs. IN. Eckes@ Of Norris returned
to her home at that place after q few
days visit in this city with her zdaugh-
ter, Mrs: alter Hackett. Mrs. Eckeg
was accompanied by Mrs. Hackett to
Morris and the latter will visit there
for al few days.
Issss.-M rs. e. 6. sBergquist and daughter
Edith left on Friday "a ternoon for
Morris at which place they attended
the gradual ton exercises Of the West
Central School of .Agricu ture: Hazel
'Bergquistsis a member Of the gradual.
ing class Of this year. Florence Who
also attends, the above mentioned
school will be graduate of.nextye years
class. The graduation for this years
class was held on Friday evening.
Clarence Renstrom, who recently
lost his wife by death in Minneapolis
returned after the funeral and the
youngest child passed taway.sNdr. Rem,
Sstrom had to make another trip to
this city with the remains of the little
one. The late Mrs Rens from and the
child were buried nthe Christina LII
theran church cemetery. Mr. Rem.
strom returned to Minneapolis on Sat.
3urday z = ..355 ,sss. t rs
might trade for good young horse.
weight about 1850 lbs. -
Emil c. Lundquist
.ss$s lo2a, FIFTH st. W. 81 +
111soo
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-03-29

8 Mrs. J. A McElhaneyan and .daugh-s
ter Beatrice returned the latter part
ofSlast week after 4 three weeks stay
with the former mot er,s 81
sluka at Olivia, who has, been III at
that place.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-03-29
HERE ARE THE PRIZES OFFERED

VI three years subscrip.:
ton including one new
subscriber is sent IL,
with answer.
Putnam patriot., 1922-07-14
TOO BUSY TO STRIKE

The story told that when of the organizers the present railway strike approached older empy the New Haven this division with orders lay down his tools empoye looked the organizer for and shortly. Strike? He'll I'm busy" fact he busy listen what leader about the
 grievances of other He busy earning his M doing his share rebuilding heahfu condition the main rail artery prosperity New England If average railroad worker had something of these sentiments would find himself busy hinder progress which be made the benefit resident of the New land Il is thing demand increased through
 sensible and lawful discussion another block the Of decade and bring chaos every branch of industry the country by striking without reasonable discussion arbitration All fault the side the The and cost of striking however k distinctly theirs
Putnam patriot., 1922-07-14
THE COUNTS OWN CANDIDATE

yesterday by Mayor Macdonald, C. liar Gpatrc again candidate for the Republican nomina then the worthy of the attention of every voting and woman in Windham County why Mir Gpare should have the unan nous and complete support the county the coming election almost to mention First MT Gpare has served the state with notable efficiency which he candidate for the third time Secondly Gparc the forefront of the citizens of the county position cashier of the First National Bank himself distinctly servant of the public personality attention which he has given many problems that brought his attention daily prove his value the community and the county In the life of Putnam Gpatrie does almost than his share. No worthy project fails receive his attention well his help
 Windham County the coming election might well regard their support of Mir Gpatrc their sole opportunity candidate a prominent position in either state or national affairs We snglary without prominent repre- the government Hartford, aside from Mir Gill patrcs present occupancy the office of State Treasurer The idea Congressional candidate from this section of the state almost forgotten the part of the party organizers The present from this district from the end of the He is scarcely in this ty and it doubted if he little than majority Certainly he is not known through any distinction accomplishment The county has showing this of political neglect these weeks ddaey of Mr Gpatric whoeheartedy and unanimously and this way declaring it's intention of holding representation which is only share of what fl deserves.
Putnam patriot., 1922-07-14
NorIcF oF sFTTLEMrNT

District of Woodstock. ss. Probate Court. July i2. 1922 Estate of Ea- win Phillips. late of Charlton. Nasss- ehusetts. owning real estate in said District, deceased. The EXecuyor hav- ing exhibited his administration ac- count with said estate 10 this Court for allowance, t is oRDERED-Taat the s5th day of July, A. D. 1922. at 9 o'clock in the forenoon. at the Pro bate office in Woodstock. he and the sams is assigned for a hearing on the allowance of said administration ac- count, and this Court directs the Ex- ecutor Co cise aH persons interested therein to appear at said anne and place. by publishing this order once ia some newspaper having a circulation ia sad District. and by posting a copy on the public sign post in the Town of Woodstock. al leas, 10 days before said time assigned. Certified from Record, CLARENCE T. CHILD. Judge.
Putnam patriot., 1922-07-14
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT

District of Woodstock. ss Probate Court. July l2. 1922 Estate of Sep terius Stocking. late of Southbridge, Massachusetts, owning estate in said District. deceased The ExeeutriN of the estate of the deceased trustee, John N. Cochran. having exhibited his trustee account with said estate Co this Court for allowance. it Is ORDER ED-That the 25th day of July, A. D. 4q222. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. at the Probate office in Woodstock. be and the same is assigned for hearing on the allowance of said administra- ton account. and this Court directs the ENecutrix to cite all persons in- terested therein Co appear at said time and place, by publishing this order once in some newspaper having a err eulation in sad District, and by post ing copy on the public signpost m the Town of Woodstock. at least 10 days before said time assigned: also at said time and place to appoint new trustee Co iii the vacancy caused by the death of said John NJ Cochran. Certified from Record, CLARENCE H CHILD. Judge.
Putnam patriot., 1922-07-14
SCENE: UNION SQUARE

Women" said Josh Billings is qaeer!"
 Looking from editorial window Thursday afternoon the baking asphalt of Union Square turned cooling breezes into of anthracite heat behed sight young lady, we'll dressed well booted and halted coupe and calmly shaved both her with eXpertly Wielded safety You don't believe t2 Anyhow s For hour she there. First there the swiftly drawn the cue from wrist to shoulder Then followed powder puff and squins the mirror Next there something red for the p and finally from tiny silver comforting cigarette Pensve the young regarded the old Square between pus l. Thursday the stores closed She enjoyed her comfort almost certain privacy Then by radical change she flung the burning butt @ the pavement and began busiy knit small infant garment II interesting nterude and modern but will kind feminine friend please explain the razor?