The Current Local from Van Buren, Missouri • Page 4

TfilflTY-EIGHT MEM CALLED SABTfJI FOB ASSOCIATE JUDGE FHEOT FLASHES Mrs. W. N. Sartin is reported and Master Machanic Baldwin of Midco, motored to the Ebb and Flow Spring in Shannon County By the largest call for drafted In our announcement column Efficiency in Banking is represented the name of W. seriously ill this week.

men yet made was received by the local draft board Wednesday N. Sartin, who lives near Fre Everett Ellis has been on the Saturday evening where they enjoyed a twenty-four hours' acquaintance With the finny tribe. mont, as a candidate for the morning. This call is for thirty We take pride in the way our bank is run. Our sick list for several days.

Democratic nomination to the eight men from Carter County A. L. Baxley made a business office of Associate Judge of the to report on July 22nd, and will They report an enjoyable outing and a good catch. trip to Willow Springs Friday Western District, subject to the exhaust Class I for this county. Mr.

and Mrs. (i E. Bolin of action of the voters at the Aug- All those whose names are drawn The Fourth of July celebration Winona. SDent the Fourth at it Midco Dassed off quietly and ust primary and at the later elec- in this draft are being notified depositors include the biggest men in town. Each individual account is given our special attention.

We are opening new accounts daily. Come in" and talk over your banking with us. Our officers will be glad to meet you. It is the man with cash in bank whose voice is heard. Checking and savings accounts.

tion. in case of his nomination, by Secretary John L. Moore to harmoniously and nothing occur Midco. Misses Anna and Gracie Sand This is the first time that Mr. appear on the 22nd without fail.

red to mar the pleasures of the ers spent the Fourth with friends day. A big crowd was present Sartin has ever announced for forty men nave been notihea in public' office. He has been a case that some of the men in the from all sections of the country at Grandin. and the weather was as hot as it resident of the county for many list are unable to pass the physi- D. G.

Malloy made a business should be for a well regulated years and is known as a success-leal examination. Following is triD to PoDlar Bluff the latter ths list of names drawn: ful farmer and influential citizen part of last week. picnic, patriotic aoaresses were made and the people enjoyed a of the west side of the county. CARTER COUNTY BANK 'The Home Bank" Claude Smith went to West Although he has never "broken into" politics before, he feels quiet and sane Fourth, quite proper in commemoration of the nation's birthday. The proceeds that he is fully qualified and competent to fill the position he of the refreshment stands, were donated to the Red Cross asks to assume, as do his' many friends in his home section who Plains the latter part of the week on a business trip.

The two small children of Mr. and Mrs. John Barnes have been very ill for several days. E. H.

Busiek returned Monday from Chicago, 111., where he spent a day or so on business. Miles Tur ley arrived from Iowa the first of the week to spend a und. Constable James Turner, F. E. urged him to make the race.

He is a man or an age sumcientiy Arthur Pertett. Clay Massie Vermillion. Lee Blue. Andrew Jackson Fry Percy Luxon. Charles Bounds.

Jesse Orby Bird. Naud Tucker." W. E. Harris. Luther Hayden Kinnard.

Leslie Morelan; Walter Holland. James Pratt. Robert Norris. Charles Thomas Bristol. Carl Heinrich Gustavson.

Douglas and J. R. Croy of Pied mature to insure 'level headed mont, were in Fremont Wednes official action, and we do not day of last week on the trace of two men, Roy C. Jones and Chas. doubt he possesses all the neces few davs visiting with home sary qualifications to Decome a Putnam, who had stolen folks.

worthy and altogether satisfae six-cylinder Elgin automobile at tory member of the court, thor-J President Wilson, says: "Preventable Ore I more than a private 'misfortune. Illi public dereliction. Ata time like this of emer- gency and of manifest neoelty for Mie conservation of national resources, It In more than ever a nintter of deep and pressing-consequence that every means should be taken to prevent this evil." THE wisdom of President Wilson becomes apparent when we analyze the consequences of sucb fires as that at Rochester which destroyed an elevator containing: 100,000 bushels of wheat. Millers calculate i bushels of to a barrel of flour and bakers figure 215 loaves (18 ounce) to the barrel. Eighteen ounces of soft bread is the government army ration.

This 100,000 bushels of grain would make 4,777,730 loaves of bread and provide a year's bread supply for 13,089 soldiers. "Do your bit" toward safeguarding property from destruction by fire. Insure with Rushmore 6 Hamilton Van Buren, Mo. Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and drove the car to Piedmont where Mr. and Mrs.

John L. Moore of Van Buren, attended the -Fourth of July celebration at oughly capable of discharging the duties which will be incumbent upon him in case he is they traded it to Mr. Croy for a 1914 model Ford and $100.00 Midco. Miss Grace Rouintree of Mon cash. Mr.

Douglas, who is the Joseph Ellis Skiles. Leslie Pinknie Berry. William H. Entenmen. teer, visited at the home of her Ford agent at Piedmont, became chosen for the post.

Mr. Sartin therefore asks the kind consideration of the members of his party living in his sister, Mrs. Geo. Ellis a few days suspicious of the men and by this week. sending a message to Sioux Falls Frank Parker.

William Hunter. district, at the polls on August Auditor E. S. Richardson of he learned the car had been the Mid Continent Iron stolen from the 'Ashland Motor Callaway Diamond. Edward F.

Grundler. Leander Roy Kester. 6th, and will be duly grateful for favors shown him. This he will attest by giving his best visited at Kansas City the first of that city. Mr.

Croy, ac of the week. companied by Constable Turner James Thomas Dunnegan. Willie R. Larrimore. Mrs.

J. W. Smith returned and Mr. Douglas immediately Wnp Mnndav fmm an Prtpndpd began pursuit of the men in a conscientious efforts to the proper fulillment of his official duties when he takes office provided he vin with rplntivps in and Ford truck and overtook them at is successful on Doth election Mansfield, where he recov other points. dates.

On account of having to ered his car and $88.00 of the AUTOMOBIbE REPAIRS Equipped to do all kinds of Auto Repairing and Overhauling. Gasoline, Cylinder Oil, Tires and a full line of Repairs and Accessories on hand. Miss Madge James of Shaw devote the most of his time to nee, is visiting at Midco this money. The men were taken back to Piedmont to await the Andrew F. Pittman.

George Forest Manchester. Carlos F. Jorden. John Towner. R.

D. Johnson. Henry E. Peek. Oscar L.

Odell. -Charles Arthur Chronister. Earl Nathaniel Ball. John Atwood farm work he will not be able to week at the home of her cousin, Dakota authorities. It i3 believ Mrs.

L. M. Schupp. make a very active campaign but he desires us to assure each ed that they are deserters from the army as they had an army Mrs. James Ward of Birch Tree, came down last week to and every one that he will appreciate any support given him.

blanket and other military equipment with them. Mr. Croy pass join her husband who has open ed a store at Midco. John Richmond and J. ed through Fremont Friday on his return to Piedmont with his L0NGB0TT0M FOR ASSOCIATE JUDGE J.

J. Longbottom of Ellsinofe, We build you a new wagon or repair your old one in a thorough workmanlike manner at a reasonable price. Blacksmithing and repairs on farm machinery made on short notice and in a first-class manner. Bring us your corn. We shell, grind meal and make chops.

win Blacksmiths and Wagon-makers Fleming of EUsinore, spent the ELLSINORE ECHOES Ray Sanner of Piedmont, visited relatives here last week. R. L. Kearbey, candidate for car. has announced his candidacy for Fourth at Midco, the former also A stabbing affray occurred at the office of Associate Judge of having business Midco Wednesday evening of the County Court for the Eastern County Clerk, spent the Fourth Mrs.

L. M. Schupp is visiting week whjch very neaf. pr0y. at Midco and Van Buren; at the home of her parents, Mr, ed fatal to the injured party, Chas.

Casteel and family of Those figuring in the affray were and Mrs. D. L. Millman, in Shan non County this week. District, subject to the Democratic primary and general elections.

Owing to the fact that Mr. Longbottom has no one opposing him for the nomination this mention of his candidacy is Herculaneum. are visiting J. R. Truitt and S.

W. Protsman. with relatives here this week. Misses Beulah Hackett and both employes of the Mid-Conti Mrs. Helen Price of Van Bu Lucile Moore of Van Buren, vi8 nent iron oo.

rrotsman was ited Misses Reva and Willie D. ren, visted here rriday at the stabbed in the left side near the heart and for a few days he was in a measure directed to the voters to consider his claims for Smith a few days last week. home of her sister, Mrs. B. F.

Massey. E. H. Busiek, general manager in a dangerous condition. Ac of the Mid Continent Iron cording to the story told Prots- young mm Wanted 300 young men between 15 and 21 to become telegraphers and agents on the Government controlled railroads.

Situations pos-tively guaranteed Immediately after graduation at greatly Increased wages, or tuition will be paid back. Your country calls. Enroll now. Rates will increase Sept. 1st.

Send for free catalog. Sprhigfleld Business College, Springfield, Mo. Misses Bessie Wallace, Olive Wilson and Zora Wallace spent the position at the general elec tion in November. Mr. Longbottom is an industrious farmer and influental citi spent the latter part of last week man was stabbed during a quar in Kansas City on a business rel with Pruitt which ensued last week here at the Glen King en home.

Acts Like Dynamite On Sluggish Liver and You Lose a Day's Work zen of the eastern section of the trip. when Protsman attempted to put Miss Kathel Schunrj. who is a stop to some sort of disturb- Frank Rogers and family of attending the State Normal ance at the request of the com Beardstown, III, spent the Fourth with home folks in mere's no reason why a person Schools at SDrinirfield. is visitinz Pany manager. On the other should take sickening, salivating with home folks near Midco this hand Pruitt alleges that Prots- EUsinore.

caiotnei when a few cents buys a large bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone STRAYED One light roan mare, weight about 700 pounds, left hind foot white, No. 2 bell on, about 13 hands high, blocky built, fair flesh, Claud Joplin and family of a perfect substitute for calomel. week. man struck him with a club and Mr. and Mrs.

Kos Burrows tr'inK to ward off a second it is a pleasant, vegetable liquid blch will start your liver lust as Greenville, spent last week in EUsinore visiting at the home of and Mr. and Mrs. Carl P.nrrnws Uow ne U8ed tne in self surely as calomel, but it doesn't about 9 years old, saddle and harness marked. Left about May 28th. and iidron nttpnrlpd ha PhiM.

defense. The stabbing occurred make you sick and can not salivate. county. His is not without experience as a county judge, having served the people of his section of the county for two consecutive terms as associate judge, and for four years ago made the race for presiding jutlge, being defeated for the nomination by the present incumbent by a small majority. It can be said of him that during his official career he was never found remiss in his but always done the things he considered best for the interests of his people and the county as a whole.

By reason Reward for Information that will Children and crown folks can take his sister, Mrs. John R. Long. Rev. J.

L. Steward of Green while a crowd was gathered at a public speaking. Sheriff Kelley Dodson's Liver Tone, because it is rens' Day exercises on Barren Sunday. lead to her recovery. R.

H. Bow-EN, Van Uureu, Mo. perfectly harmless. ville, and Rev J. D.

Eudaley, Calomel is a dangerous drutr. It and his deputy, J. H. Clay, who is mercury and attacks vour bones. the local pastor, are holding The pie supper given at the New Hope school in the interest were there at the time, took revival meeting this week at the Take a dose of nasty calomel today and you will feel weak, sick and nauseated tomorrow.

Don't lose a of the War Savings campaign I ji i -i M. E. Church. ouu luugcu linn in jail iw awail for the day's work. Take a spoonful of netted the sum of $555.

CO A letter received from Albert Dodson's Liver Tone instead and the outcome of Protsman's l'njur- Wilson Monday stated that he ies. He was released Saturday under a $500.00 bond and his trial purchase of Thrift Stamps. Mrs. H. P.

Parker of Van Buren, came up Friday to see her you will wake up feeling great. No more biliousness, constipation, sluggishness, headache, coated tongue or sour stomach. Your dragvist had joined the U. S. Marines and How's This? 7 W.

offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any ease of Catarrh that cannot b. cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Hall's Catarrh Medicine has been taken by catarrh, sufferer for the past thirty-five years, and has become known aa the moat reliable remedy for Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Medicine act thru the Blood on the Mucous surfaces, expelling the Poison from the Blood and healing the diseased portions. After you have taken Hall's Catarrh Medicine for a short time you will see a (Trent Improvement In your genera) health.

Start taking- Hnll's Catarrh Medicine at once and fret rid of catarrh. Bend for testimonials, free. T. J. CHENET Toledo, Ohio.

Sold by all Iuitlsti. 75c. of his four years' experience as a member of the county tribunal, will come' up at the October term says if you don't find Dodson's Liv brother, S. W. Protsman, who of Circuit Court on a charge of er Tone acts better than horrible calomel your money is waiting for is now stationed at Paris Island, South Carolina.

The Pythian Patriotic Meeting Monday night was well attended was stabbed and dangerously felonious assault. Protsman for- you. wounded at Midco Wednesday wa9 a deputy 8heriff on All roads of 'service" lead to and everyone had an enjoyable evening. guard duty at Midco, but resign he feels that he is competent to discharge the duties of the office he asks to assume, and the fact that many of his fellow citizens think so, too, is evidenced by the many solicitations he received from among the resi France. time.

A fund was started to if ty-two people arrived here ed recently and was employed purchase a service flag for the Saturday enroute to Midco where there as a carpenter. It is also they will be employed by the reported that he attempted to town. T. W. Franklin of Van Buren, Mid-Lontinent Iron to.

A good- club Pruitt after the latter had ly number of them were cursed him and called him an dents of his districts to make the race. and John D. McKinney of Grand in, who are both candidates for Mexicans. insulting name reflecting upon Miss Rhuda Massie returned his patriotism, which any loyal While he realizes that there is County Collector, spent the not much inducement in the way home last week from Cape Girar- citizen would resent Fourth here Interviewing the of financial benefits to be had in deau where she has been attend voters. the office, he is willing to serve The Fourth of July picnic here the people in this capacity and i vukgfieu mm closes The Domino Bakery and Maca was a decided success, notwith pledges his best efforts to a careful and conscientious handling roni Produce of Springfield, T.

R. BURNS Licensed Embalmer 4 Funeral Director Calls answered promptly any time and anyplace. Prices reasonable. Willow Springs, Missouri Day Phone. 21 0 Night Phone, 73 of the county's affairs, so far as his own efforts may count has been ordered by the Missouri Division of the Food Administration to discontinue making maca ing the summer term of the State Normal School.

She has been employed to teach the New Hope school this year. Miss Bessie Harman of Grandin, spent Saturday and Sunday in Fremont visiting at the Rev. Sanders home. She began her term of school at Dry Valley Monday. Miss Harmon taught the Greene Mountain school last year.

Messrs. Richardson, Mahan: Womans friend is a Large roni and all other products except standing the only amusement was patriotic speeches, music and one general stand. The dancing platform was conspicious by its absence-, and thus the usual loud "cussin and booze and trouble that goes with them was eliminated. About COO or 700 people were on the grounds, and we failed to notice a single "drunk" among them. Trial Bottle of Sanol Prescription.

Fine for black heads, Eczema, and all rough Ekin and clear complexion. A real skin bread and rolls until October, for having used more than 70 per cent of its consumption of wheat flour during the first six months of 1917. Tonic. Get a 35c trial bottle at the dru store..