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THE RALD VOLUME XLIV. HOUSTON, TEXAS COUNTY, MISSOURI, THURSDAY, DECEMBER' 1, 1921. NUMBER 14. HOUSTON METHODIST CHURCH VOTES. BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES.

HOUSTON HIGH SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT SERIES. REINSTATEMENT OF WAS BISK INSURANCE STUDY CLUB ENTERTAIN-THANZSOTVZVa PROGRAM: J. A. Bertram, Pastor. BEN MIRES SHOOTS MAW WHO MOLESTED WIFE.

Springfield Leader, Nov. 26. Ben Mires, 40 yean old, 613 Fort avenue, shot and slightly wounded John Beshears at 11:30 o'clock tbia irayermeeting and choir practice Thursday night. All are invited. Oar High School student bod December 31.

1921. is the last date Sunday School at 10 a. m. Otto A. Johnson, W.

L. Burnett and Miss The ladies of Houston Tuesdar contains such talent and having pro- ftaet reinstatement of war risk insur-ven by past performances to be farlaneo can be made. All ex-service Bessie Gcttys, Superintendents. Regular piling service, next aub thcir fcJ 1 and.7:30 P- m- bH bands and nUr of other Je of other encato Joint meeting of Epworth League superior to most Lyceum and Chau-fmeu can reinstate their Government ivev. n.

b. xuiery. pastor. morning, following a brief argument and Christian Endeavor will bo heid tauqua talent visiting our city, it has insurance now regardless of the time A good! Several Sunday School 10 a. m.

place to spend the hour. which ooenrred in front of Mormon at the Christian church next Sunday been decided to arrange a series of 1ft lapsed, except those who are to-entertainments by and andcr, tho tally and permanently disabled or clothing store, on the public square. at 6:30: Hettie Taylor leader. at their first ay emu. ting for tins year last Tuesday evening at tie.

homo of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Leet-itt Every feature of the waa carried out representative t( Tbanksgiviug, the entertainment classes with good teachers.

James Duvall, 45 years a farmer We had a good attendance, at Sun B. Y. P. U. every Sunday evening who resides six miles east of the city, day School Sundsy morning.

Broth at 6:30 o'clock. Special music and a was accidentally shot in the back by er Burnett was Superintendent, We auspices of the High School Orchee- th sc suffering disabilities not trace- tra to demonstrate our powers as lo- ab to service, col, educators and entertainers and these reinstatements may be with the sanction of this communi- ma Ic by payment of two monthly tv. a forerunner iof enm- Breniiruna under condition, men dis- fine program at every wuug. I iv atecting. feel sure we can beat the attendance Hires, while' the latter was firing at Ernest Travis vaa baptised into "count of Beshears, who after being shot in of last Sunday and hope to see mora the fellowship of this church lost iucwa Th hnA weather Fuj la sight liy -Add through the Mor out next Sunday.

Snnday afternoon by the potior. -i -mhk -piugimuL. iinini ue service may reinsuui An. iIbh sod escaped. Mbes need 113 ia flsanaj last Oaaliy.

Tfceav will be five numbers in curl under eonditione. I will gladly fur-j one will let a north wind keep tbem snd the series this year. The first, a Black lush conditions for reinstatement, a 32 calibre mulsu. i The shooting erew out of a I crowd filled it to iU way from the Sunday School and the lessen in a creditable manner. On arrival the guests were receive church services.

Sometimes our faith Face MinatveL 4asad December Tliie matter should be taken up at 16th; the second, an orchestra, con- onde by ex-service men who desire cert the early part of January; the to reinstate or. renew their Govern- Ever' member doing his part in service and giving, a hearty co-oper versy of long standing between Mires and Beshears. The fact that Besneam V.J Wn itiaftirfeina- the pece of and interest are tested by these things. The church work must go by the hostesses, Mrs. R.

B. Leav-itt, Mr. Wes Smith, Mrs. Grace Scott. Mrs.

W. E. Duff. Mrs. Dim third, a lectuie by one of the state's I meat insurance, ation with the pastor in all depart Mires' wife, baa been called to the on.

Its progress depends on our in P. BLANKEXSHTP, foremost, educators; the fourth, ments of church work, every member L. Watson, Mrs. Albert Howell, Ma. i te'rest.

Each store and bank in the attention of the local ponce several in regular attendance at dance at Commander, Renel Meador Post every ser-lT succession of artite, spectacular I times during the past few weeks. and sensational vaudeville acts; the I No, "110, Houston, Mo. town is dependent on the interest the public manifests in them as to firth, a grand concert by the High vice, is the aim of this church. Let us all cheerfully and willingly do oar 1mta" costume. part.

The following splendid program The revival spirit continues. Wc rende'd- their future success or failure. We Members of the local, department have been called to the Mires' home as a result of Beshears' alleged mis CHRISTIAN CHURCH NOTES. School organization, assisted by- fcM cal talent. should manifest no less interest in the church in its progress than we conduct, and it ia supposed the shoot1 Regular Sunday School services had splendid services last Sunday, ress, oy tne ttTsidant, Season tickets will be on sale! do our business enterprises.

We are ing today waa a result of this con both forenoon and night, with one! Thursday. Adults, $L25; High ch Sunday at 10 a. m. C. C.

Tuttle, airs. Jurby Lemar. Mrs. Lamar reviewed the history of the Study glad to note the brotherly spirit Mrs. J.

W. Tct- Superintendent, conversion at night. There was also School students, 90 cents; Grsde pu Yon are' invited to I rick, Assistant. pils, 60 cents. which so many seem to manifest in woiking together in every depart troversy.

Beshears waa taken into custody November 18, charged with disturbing the peace of Mrs. Mires and was one conversion nnnday night, ov. 20th. This is an idenl condition for attend. a ehureh, to have conversions at reg ment of the church, the two churches working together as cne.

oiud and extended a very cordial welcome to all the guests," thanked the hostesses and all who assisted on the program. Music, Violin Solo, Prof. Homey, Mrs. Henrietta Downing at the pi ular services. Our Sundsy morning preaching HOUSTON SCHOOL NOTES.

School began again Monday with fined 20 and costs, no appeaieu the ease and was released on bond, wending trial at the next regular Next Sunday is election of Sunday School officers. You jshould be there. I The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs. C. M.

Beaumont last Friday; with good number of members present. Were services were well attended, though BUCYRUS SCHOOL NOTES. we weie sorry to see so many of our term of the criminal court. good spirit after the Thanksgiving Mr. Mires told the police that Be vacation.

young people leave ancr ounaaj By Pupil. School is progressing nicely under School. We hope that hereafter shears had bothered her by calling Plans are under headway for. the vo ab vo not think they will stay for preaching services. ano.

Reading, Longfellow 's "Launching of the Snip," by Mrs. G. A. Leav-itt. Music, Quartette.

Mess. Kiiby Lamar and Chas. Watson, Mrs. Robt Lamar and Mrs. D.

H. Chris the care of Mr. Tom Murphv. En her over the telephone and coming to her home. The iwlice received two Christmas entertainment, wjiich is to you rma nep ngf Xext meeting at be one of the big events of our school I the church December 1 at 2:30 p.

m. Splendid solo by Mrs. Phemister. rollment of 42 pupils. Sunday evening preaching services calls from the Mires home last nignt, year, luis pageant will be held Brother Thomas is ending up his The, Agriculture class is studying were not so well attended, though we the auditorium, tvery sciiooj pupil I Tetr' at Houston next Sun had a real good service.

will take part, and the public is cor- jaV( December 4. Every member of alfalfa now. They are drawing maps showing the distribution of alfalfa, also writing some 500 word essays Wo are planning special services diaay invited to attend. Aflimssion church is expected to be present tie. Mr.

Wes Smith at the piano. Reading, Early Thanksgiving, Mrs. W. II. Farris.

Music," Viplin Solo, Prof. Horney, Mm. Henrietta Downing at the pi- for next Sunday. Sunday morning will bo free. and others are invited.

Bro. Thomas on the alfalfa plant. Sillymau visited school The floor of the gymnasium is now has been faithful and. true to the our subject will be "Pure Kelig-inn." We hone to see a full house as a result) of the alleged miseonduct of Beshears, but each time the man made his escape before the officers could arrive. Al Sampcy, captain of poliee, remained at the Mires borne several hours last night for the purpose of arresting Beshears if he came back, but the maa-faile to fv pear.

Mires is employed at night Mires, was taken, into custody in mediatory following the shooting, bjf being; oiled and will soon be teady chpreh. He deserves a good hearing. Mondav afternoon. out this hour. All alike ought to ano.

for use. The High Scliool boys are The Seventh giade Reading clasa "The Courtship of Mile-e Piano ScI' NIa Smith. be interested in learning what pure assisting in wiring the new building. CIVIC LEAGUE OFFICERS. studying ing oliirinn ia and also of its product.

Teacher Training Class I mak 1st the evening our subject wilt be ing a complete study o( uraiumar. Standi'il" "r.iHi. uaim-s oucviud miey Howard and Gilbert Bailey were at. Monday. JS.

8' MG' Rom'nef- jMi'inbers of the Civic League met Texas County Bank rooms last Pour Wells." TV are invrt The student body was favored jng the nigh School student body to Captain Sampcy, but when qwesuow with a most interesting talk by Rv. FrViuy afUmoon and among other BernU-e Brown was absent Moo- ofnuHl te.make anv-Bt. TzZT-Ti10 Tuesday mornh mafters of busiiiess was the ejection day morning. mar ana iiaa. kom.

bemar end Mrs. D. H. Chris Our first basket ball game of the 0f officers for the ensuing year, re- garding tue anair. to be special for them.

We also in- Aboct an hour after the shooting tne fncultv. Come. You are al- tie; Prof. Homey riolin, and Mrs. REV.

BASXR CLOSES MEETTNO. season will be played on the Houston I jm- i the choice of the follow- BeghtArs was found hiding in a store wftyg Wfiooroe jn our rcrvices, nonrt uecember "Houston vs Rev. W. S. Baker, the veteran Tresidcnt Mrs.

W. n. Farris. -Vice-President Mrs. Chas.

on South Cmiueu avenue, nnu lcs into custody. He is being held charge of disturbing the peace Wes Smith at piano. Rending. Madame Vetters in diynts? and blaek face. Mrs.

Wes Smith. Music, Violin Solo, Prof. Ilirnoy, Mrs. Henrietta Downing at piare. A bridge is beinir eonstructed ee4 Baptist minister, closed a two weeks HOUSTON'S BIO LOT SALE.

meeting with New Haven churcn, Watson. of the school building, which is badly needed. ennnectian wit tne inciaenis connection wn me jn feh transpired at the Mires homo 'The auction sale of town tots near Prescott, last Sunday rc-sultinL' iu seven conversions. Seven Sncretarj- Miss Grace Farris. Treasurer Mrs.

Clarence McCas- At the close of the program some niht. When Beshears was com- Mv were bnntized Sunday at Cantreil romps and games were enjoyed 'Jtted to the city jail this afternoon vember 23 ty the Kcauy o. ford, making a total of 1000 baptisms the hostesses announced that the disclosed that the of Springfield, proved a sue A examination The Negro Minstrel, the first number of the Home Lyceum, is now preparing their program, which will be given at tho Lyric, December 16. The Orchestra was given a thorough examination last week and the members to go to Springfield have cess and Houston now nas a new ao FIVE HUNDRED CLUB. by Rev.

Baker during his 40 yearslteast was ready and a least it truly ministry. The meeting resulted in I was. Lons tables were set to arronr- wind in his leg was not serious. dition oiened up ready for building Duvall, who was more spnonsiy m- mnch good to the community. Imodate Dearly the entire gathenuff of new residences.

This will no doubt The Five Hundred Club mot in iured. was rushed to a physician $16.80 was contributed to Brother I on the spacious sun porch an.l tfce rcvular session with Dr. and Mrs. prove a wonderful to office for medical attention. The bnl- Baker.

Itanlc decorations included mimatcn been selected. Houston, as it" is uuderstod that W. F. Herron at their home just lct entered his bock above tho' right Puritans and bonbon favors, a vessel st of town last Monday evening. nip and it will be necessary to make many of the purchasers are planning PIE SUPPER POSTPONED.

representing the "Mayflower" and an X-rov pieture ot tne wonna wf i The evening was spent playing pr Liessive Five Hundred end everyone LONO VALLEY. the laiuihig of the Pilgrims at Ply- fore the lead can be extracted. vs- v- On account of the bad weather! mouth hunk, hutre ornamental pump- a fine social evening. A pany purchased ten acres irom r. i Saturday November 26th, the! kins and other products such as By Daffodils.

splendid luncheon was servetl by th WIN TWO POUND BOX CANDY. Rutherford, where the old air pie supper at Fowler was put off un-1 adorned the festive board of ye olden No school Thoxsdav. Thanksc-ivinc I hostess, assistel by Mrs. Chas. Wat tunics.

A very, elaborate luncheon Saturday night, December 10th. I grounds used to be, and laid it off Having opened a Confectionery into city blocks by opening up streets til son. air. and Mrs. kodu uamar were Day, was served.

Giving congratulations FERN McKINVEY, Teacher. 'guests of the club. The next meet tnri Rhnrt. Order Luncn room in the and grading them. The streets Grant McKinney passed through AMr nnrth of Britton's the new addition are named after ing will be with and Mrs.

James MARRIAGE LICENSE. to the hostesses for the splendid-evening's entertainment, the guests departed for their homes. vuuuaaag, -uwva atore. will conduct a clean and sani- Mayor Watson and members of the Rutherford, December 12. our neighborhood laat-weck taking his saw mill to Green Mountain, where he expects to saw lumber thi -JIonton I Thnf present were Mr.

and Mrs. Barney J. Baker. ADJUDGED INSANE. winter.

Amos Friend was assisting -Groganjw. E. Barton, Mr. and Mrs. W.

F. Angie Stephens Mr. McKinney. Cartv. Mr.

and Mrs. Jas. IL Covert. Examination of Annie Pollard in Several of our people attended the I. R.

Yoakum, 4U uls of Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Farris.

Dr. and tary eating place, serving short or- City Council Watson street, Hictt den and will keep nice line of eonfee- street and Duff street, and King, tionery, candies, fruits, etc. Ask the Grace and Smith avenues. The new publie for a sharp of the patronage, addition contains 42 lota with 60 Want a nice and appropriate name feet front and 110 feet deep. Every for the new Confectionery, formerly lot was sold in about two hours, known aa tho 'and want some purchasers taking several lots, you to help me select this nomc.

The sale as a whole was a lively af-j H. LaChapelle aale Monday. regard to her sanity was held before the County Court Monday and she Houston, will have a public sale Fri-Mrs. W. F.

Herron. Mr. and Mrs. A. John Riebold was absent from day, December 9.

Adv. in next M. Howell, Mr. and Mrs. W.

E. Duff, was adjudged insane and ordered school this week John lUvau has moved to the I Mr. and Mrs. Claik Howell, Mr. and taken to State Asylum Xo.

3, at Ne- Amoe Friend made a trip to Tur- for core and keeping. ley mill Thursday morning. Judge C. C. Tuttle home, the Tattles I Mrs.

Kirby Lamar, Mr. and Mrs. going to the Peebles farm on Indian I Robt. Lamar, Mr. and Mrs.

R. B. Creek and I. B. Teague and family I Lcavitt, Mr.

and Mrs. E. K. Lyles, Warrant for $152 issued to Sheriff On the monyng of Christmas tveiiair. a irco 101 ana uvo I will give a premium of a fine TWO pieces were given away by chance TT TT Bryan Brill took dinner in the Kelly to cover expense of conveying T.

Scott home Monday. Mr. and Mrs. C. M.

McCaskilL Mr occupy rcsileuce vacated by Hagana. POUND BOX Or iJAKUI to tne I arawing. a. iwuie.v ivceivpn xnv party snggesting the most appropri-1 roe lot, and Mrs J. W.

Phe-mis- her to asylum and care and keep for W. E. Parker directs The Her six months. Some of our young people attended the pie supper at Liberty Thursday' night. Among them were Myrtle ald to come to his address on Route ate namo lor una cry.

Make yonr suggestion in writ- Fred Nagle, Mrs. Mary Mecomber in nr liund in 'to this I and Bob Gobble each received a $5 1, Liberty, Mo. This is Bill Parker and Ethel Duff, Bill Lee, General NOTICE. To the Rcbekuhs and Odd Fellow or "Kinuie" aud nis mentis uave Brill and Gladys Scott. But one seat Confectionery.

Every girl or W. Piwe- and Mrs. W. J. McGoa, Or.

and Mrs. J. W. Pbemister, Mr Mrs. Jas.

Rutharfoiid, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. L. Watson, Mr.

and Mrs. Thos. J. Doo-lcy, Mr. and Mrs, W.

J. McCookill, Mi. and Mrs. G. A.

Lcavitt, Mrs. Wm. Bell, Mrs. G. F.

Homines, Mrs. Hatiie Ruiherford, Mrs. W. F. Carroll, Mrs.

Grace Scott, Mrs. Wes been wondering during a loug ab in the house was vacant-Earl Austin man or woman invited to try to win sence what had become of Bill. of Dykes Lodges On December 17 wo will have a home-coming meeting was not there. -Mrs. John H.

Paiker arrived this nice premium. FLORENCE SUTTOS. Gladys Scott spent the week cud out uiciubers. AH mcrubcrs arc here from Ouupaw, Oklahoma, Wed nm DOLLARS REWARD will be paid by tho Automobile Club of St Louii with Mrs. Bryan Brill, of Astoria.

urged to be present if possible and Ival Lemons assisted Amos Friend NOTICE. those who cannot come please send nesday of last week and is given a heartv welcome by her many friends. Smith, Mrs. D. II.

Christie, Mr with' wood cutting Friday. for the arrest an! conviction of the letter. Lnnch will be served to all leuibers and their families. Ladies, Ethel Duff was visiting' her sister, Am moving main office to Mrs. Parker has beeu living at Qua-paw for several months, but wi'J party or parties who stole a Ford FiJ I Mrs.

Alf Baker, of Competition, the bring lunch. Henrietta Dowuing, Mrs. Julia Parker, Mrs. E. P.

Blankenjhip, Prof. Robt. Homey, Maurice Covert, Raymond Duff, Billy and Allen Smith, Donald and Robert Watson; Misses again be at the old home in our city, latter part of the week. EDITH PARSONS, N. G.

KIZZIE STITES, Seey. the best little town on earth. Sunday School has been changed next Aionaay, veremoer otn, u. Missouri State License No. take care of my Hoiiston practice on mfAot i from the first and third Friday and Sat- of BaUimow' Mote, Rolla( urday of each month Broken eye- Thur8dny night November 17, glass service will bo Bandied by me Miss Florence Sutton has pur fiom the Arbor to Long Valley, ev Maurine Parker.

Xella Smith, Bir-deen Phemister, Serene Pbemis chased the restaurant from Mrs. Reardon, next door north of Brit ery Sunday afternoon. Only a few were present last Sunday on account NOTICE. All parties desiring to join or re ter, Ines Tracy, Gladft and Wave tnrongn dames wroeu, uewo.er, information to the 0sark patrons are requested to arrange DiviBion of the Antomobno Club, ton's store, and opened np Saturday new membership in the Red Cross of bad weather. Everyone invited to attend.

Amos Friend and Ival Lemons aneir Bpwiiiimen on nuuve uh', i p-n. u- Howell, Ruth Watson, Opal Duff Edith Smith, Lillian and Ruth Scott, Norine Loavitt. are requested to leave the member Respectfully, ship fee, fLOO, with your bank, and hauled fodder from R. A. Loghry's with a short order lunch room and confectionery.

Miss Sutton is an experienced- business woman and will conduct a nice eating place. The Herald is in receipt of an MODERN WOODMEN ELECTION, R. W. CORBETT, Optometrist. it will be forwarded to us.

DR. WOMACK, Chairman. MRS. W. E.

BARTON, Secretary. RAYMOND YTTAU PIE SUPPER, Notice la hereby given to members HE SUPPER AT OZARK. this week. Mrs. W.

R. UotaeJl and children spent Thursday night ia the G. T. Scott borne. James Peebles attended tho revi nouncement of the arrival of a uw I of ruin Nn KM.

Undrm Wxl. baby girl at the home of Mr. and Rain interfered with tho pie sup- m. Amrlfl. th.t the rmlr 4.

It ,1 A A I Mrs. Austin Loftiss, 3, Cabool, on val at Liberty this week. November 26. The young lady John Riebold ia wearing a smile weighed 0 pounds and has been A pie aopper will be given at Ray-mondville next Friday night, Dee. ,2.

Proceeds for benefit of the Raymond-ville baseball club, which ia still behind on tho expenses of the aeaaon. All are invited to attend and help FEDERAL FARM LOANS. 7 annually pays principal and interest. As for information. GENETTA BELL, mi Ilcnjtoa, Mo.

per at yarn scnooi nouse last csat- mootlng, Tuesday, December 13, will urday night, to we have sot the date be annua) election of offieer. for next Saturday night, Decembers, here urged to be present. Meeting Jtoeeede for'ehool." All ia May hall' 4. T. r.

JWT0v JOHN now F.ffie has returned. Good news, named Helen Isabel. The Herald sends best wishes to the young lady aint it, John't 'So we can V-blame tho'biuilc. uu wad paiciK. i.