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THE NEOSHO TIMES, THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1926 THREB BURGH (By Viola Slaughter) Grant Jackson is locating his saw mill just west of Wes Slaughter's place and will be ready to saw the last of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Murray have a fine baby boy born last week. Melvin Hurt's father la visiting: him this week.

They arc hauling ties to McElhany. The singing at Tom Murray's last Friday night was well attended. NKWTOXIA (By Mrs. E. C.

Chapman) The community picnic will be held on the Newtonia school campus Friday, May 7. There Vill be a display of school work, and music and sing- Ing; Thfl Newtonia switchboard is now located at the residence of Flyd Kritz. Dr. H. TJ.

Wilbur of Granby made professional call here Monday. Mrs. Mary Frost of Oklahoma is here helping take care Grandma Weetrts. Mr. and Mrs.

Sam' Troxel vislaed their daughter in Joplln Saturday and look tn the show. A number from Newtonia attended the 101 Ranch show at Joplin Mr. and Mrs. John Tilton and son of Pittsburg, spent Sunday with Mrs. George- Tilton.

The eighth grade, graduation exorcises were held yesterday and the high school graduation is today. There were eleven graduates from the eighth grade. Their class address was given by Leo H. Johnson of Neosho. There are six graduating from the high school.

Their class address will be given by W. 15. Veerkamp, county superintendent. Eula Barnes of Pittsburg, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Jack Barnes. Mrs. Kearney of St. T.ouis is visiting her mother, Mrs. Will Maples, and family.

Mrs. Louise Garner has her mother, Mrs. York of Ritchey, with her now. Mrs. York recently lost her eyesight.

We are glad to see J. J. Bell on the streets again after an illness of some time. Miss Faye Christian of Rocky Comfort is the guest of Miss Uannle Chapman this week. Mrs.

Alma Chapman and daughter attended the 101 Ranch show in Joplin Saturday and visited their cousins, tho Miller Heathers, who own the show. The baccalaureate sermon for the high school was delivered Sunday night at the Baptist church by Rev. J. W. Hani of Stella.

The class motto is "To Thine Own Self Be True." DKSSA AX II KOlJTi; 4 (Mrs. Alex LJland) The Dessa school closed last Friday. A number of (he 'surprised the teacher, Miss Emma Davidson, at the noon hour by appearing: with well-filled baskets. Miss Davidson has taught three successive terms at Dessa and is well liked. Mrs.

Boyd Crossley and small, son of Seneca spent last. week with her parents, Mr. an 1 Mrs. Sam Carl. Mr.

and Alex Bland spent last Thursday in the Belfast neighborhood Mr. and Mrs. John White. Mrs. M.

Robinson has as weekend guests 'her brother, Andrew Russell, and Miss Depew of McCune. Kan. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.

H. Walker has been quite sick but is better now. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Snow's child has been very sick.

Ted Wilson and his two qhildren have gone to Racine to live. His father and brother-in-law will stay on the farm here and raise truck. JAY BIRD TfrXD ROUTK Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robbins of route 6 are the proud parents of a boy baby.

Mr. Turner's orchard is being sprayed again this week. Several of the farmers are busy hoeing and plowing strawberries. Some of the farmers have their corn planted. Mrs.

Cash and children from Car- thago visited Mr. and Mrs. Hat- fiold last Saturday. Izaak Hnworth's brother from I-eavon-wurth. Is visiting him and other relatives this week.

The apple trees were in full bloom last week but are about through now. Mr. and Mrs. Anton Crews are the proud parents of a girl baby born the 30th of April. There was a funeral at two o'clock Sunday, April 25.

James Carey who died of dropsy was sent here for burial in the Oak wood cemetery. Several old acquaintances and friends attended the funeral. He was 50 years old. Mr. and Mrs.

Will Carey from Colorado with the remains. A wife, four sons and one daughter several grandchildren. His daughter, Mrs. Irvin Bowers of Stella, and sons, Cress Carey of California, Errol Carey of near Stella. Will Carey of Trinidad, and Trent Carey, wore all present at the funeral.

Over 360 Phosphate DR. PRICE Cook Book Write for your FREE copy this book will be useful every meal throughout the year. PRICE BAKING POWDER Boulevard (By Nell Elswick) Bob Gilmore was a business visitor in Neosho-Saturday. Thelma East is ill. Scott Galley and Lucy and Bessie Elkins drove to Neosho last Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Elkins visited at the home of Floyd Galley, Sunday. Dorothy and Helen Gulp spent Sunday with their grandmother, Mrs. Wolfe.

Miss Bertha Cook is working at Neosho now. Jewell Jesse Is staying with her cousin, Mrs. Charlie Edmondson, of Stella. Mr. and Mrs.

Carl Cunningham of III OX IIV DOUTHITT Robert Henry Douthitt was born on a. farm 4 miles 'northeast of Hit- chey. and died at. his home in Ritchey May 3, 1926. He married November 26, 1874, to -Miss- Cordelia Craigo, and to them were born four sons and four daughters.

His wife died November 13, 1891, and for ten years he made a noble 'effort to serve his children in the capacity of both father and mother. Much, credit is due him for the loving care given his family under" such unfortunate circumstances. By 'a second marriage, on March, 30. 1902, Mrs. Elizabeth Stan-berry became his wife and to them was born one daughter: Besides his wife, he is survived by (he following sons and daughters, namely: Elzy, of near Ritchey; Lester, of Bentonville, Lemuel, of near Granby; Mrs.

Wm. Comer, of Kansas City, Mrs. J. S. Holmes of Joplin; Mrs, A.

D. Moss of Joplin; and Mrs. Robt. Poague of near left also to mourn his departure twenty-nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one sister, and a number of ativcs. A daughter, and a son, Roy, preceded him to the Great Beyond.

The deceased spent the most of his life on farms located near the edge of Rarcoxie Prairie a few miles north of Ritchey. However, he has made his home In Ritchey during and his preparation for a home in furnished pickers. ia not pfo- Hvsiven. I vhled fret- aand while single mv-n Funeral services were employment, families arc par- at iUlchey Huptist church on ticiilarly desired. Tuesday morning.

Uev. H. T. Berry harvest promise;) to be about pastor of the Christian church at three weeks later than last year and Diamond, conducted tin- services with the assistance of Rev. J.

M. Campbell, pastor of 'the Missionary present indications point to May 2y to 25 as probable date. A later bulletin will give definite Information Baptist church at Granby. A large as to picking dates, number of sympathizing friends and neighbors were present. The -body was laid to -rest in the Van Huron cemetery northeast of.

Ritchey. KS, RAM SOUR Mrs. Julia Etta Lucas Ramsour was born In Washington county, March 18. ISafi. and died at her home near Pierce Cltjv April 22, aged 70 years, one month and four days.

She moved with her parents to Newton county near Newtonia In the spring of 18(16. She confessed faith in Christ at the age of 1C, united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church at Newtonia and lived a consistent Christian life. She was 'married January 2fi, 1887, to A. B. Ramsour.

To this marriage five children, two girls and three boys, were born, and four of them were at her br-dsifio tir. )o visiting relatives Kansas City are here this week. Mr, and Mrs. Oran Dickens visited the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Sam Clanton, Sunday. The people of this community are planning an all-day service for Mother's Day, May 9, at the M. P. church. There will be preaching at 11 a.

dinner on the ground at noon and the Mother's Day program in the afternoon. Mothers are especially invited to attend this service. Mrs. Oda Pascal of Christopher visited her mother, Sunday. Mrs.

Hatfield, A stolen motor car was run into an old mine hole near Webb City and an effort is being made by professional divers to recover it. It is believed the car contained stolen the last years. While farming was his principal occupation In which ho was successful, still he was an excellent carpenter. He served in a public capacity as a road overseer, school director, and also as mayor of the town of Ritchey. He enjoyed good health until about six months ago when he became afflicted with paralysis.

And although he wks given good medical attention and careful nursing, no cure could be effected. All of the her death. One daughter. Frances Etta, died in infancy. She is survived by her husband, one daughter and three sons, two step-children, twelve grand-children and four brothers and two sisters.

75,000 STRAWBERRY PICKERS (Strawberry Bulletin No. 1 Issued from the Farm Labor Division in Kansas City.) Present conditions point to a heavy strawberry crop in Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas and with continued favorable weather 75,000 pickers will be needed in this district. Picking should begin May 20 to 25. Wages will be three cents a quart. Families are especially desired.

For special bulletin giving more definite and detailed information write to Farm Labor Division TWENTY-TWO RKMTVVALS family except one son were at his. 2023 Main Street, Kansas City, Mo The section covered by this bulle- bedside when the end came. Mr. Douthitt was kind and affectionate to his family, friendly and accommodating with his neighbors, tin and where outside pickers wil be required is in Washington and Benton counties, Arkansas, and Bar- and honest and agreeable in his ry, McDonald, Newton, Jasper, Law- dealings with people in general. He rence, Greene and Christian counties, was sympathetic and helpful to those Missouri.

in distress. While he experienced At three cents a quart pickers much adversity, yet he continued to make from $2.50 to $7.00 a day, "Be-hopeful and persevering. He was with the wage of the average picker also resourceful and practical. He $3.50. had many friends who regret his! Families are especially desired and passing away.

At the age of twenty- women are quite generally employed one years, he professed faith in and are highly satisfactory. Christ and became a member of the I Shelter, wood, water and trans- goods. The hole is 150 feet deep and Christian church. During his last poration from railroad points with- filled with water. in ne ss, he spoke of his trust in God in the territory to the fields are The Kansas City Southern Railway The Kansas City Southern Ozarks 5 The Great Southwestern Territory- One of the largest strawberry producing extending westward from the Mississippi River to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and northward from the Gulf of Mexico to St.

Louis and Kansas within its boundaries no more beautiful vacation playground or more prolific farm lands than are found in that region known as the Kansas City Southern Ozarks. 5 In the development of this nationally famous "Land ofaMillion the Kansas City Southern has taken a most active and essential part. Not only has it provided adequate, efficient transportation service from the first opening of this region as a national playground, bringing thousands of tourists annually but it has always been a fixed policy of the management to stimulate and support production in every line of development to which this rich agricul- Al in Agricultural Department, operating as an integral part of the Traffic Department, it has lent its most unstinted and practical aid to the upbuilding of farm- ing and similar industries throughout the Ozark region. Its service and advice has for years been of invaluable assistance to pioneer producers in every line of the fruit growing in the profit-making culture of berries and grapes. 5 No section of the United States offers greater opportunities for successful grape culture than does that part of the Ozark region served by the Kansas City Southern.

Produced in one of the three greatest grape-growing districts in the United States, Ozark grapes have come to take first place in national markets. sections in the world is traversed by the Kansas City Southern Railway in the Ozark Region of Southwestern Missouri and Western Arkansas. Ozark-grown strawberries are shipped all over the United States and as far away as points in Canada in carload and trainload lots. 5 The Kansas City Southern management is desirous, at all times, of increasing the effectiveness of its service to both patrons and communities in the Kansas City Southern give experienced advice as to what crops to plant, how best to market products, and its farm agents stand ready to give practical help in the solution of all problems incident to the operation of every type of worthwhile industry that may accrue to the establishment of bigger and better Ozark communities, 5 While the Kansas City Southern Railway Company does not own, or offer for sale a single acre of land at any point in the Kansas City Southern Ozarks, its Agricultural Department is available for consultation to any person who contemplates buying lands in the wonderful Ozark region. 9 Kansas City Southern experts are prepared to co-operate in a fair, intelligent and unbiased manner with all persons who are interested in the Ozarks as an ideal vacation land, or as a pleasant and healthful place in which to live.

The agricultural staff has made a careful study of the conditions of soil and climate at all Ozark points served by the Kansas City Southern and is in a position to give accurate and reliable information as to the soil producing possibilities of any farm in this territory. J. A. EDSON, President Mrs. Susie A.

North writes from her home in Spokane, semi- to renew her subscription to The Times, ami stxys this 22 renewals has made. Mrs. North formerly lived at Newtonia and later at Neosho before she went west. She says is well and would be glad to hear from any of her old friends. Homo Club Meeting.

The Loyal Home Club mot with Mrs. S. L. -I'oung at the home of Mrs. Hambo, Thursday, April 29.

There was large, attendance. After a short business session the girls of the Summer Smiles Club took chnrge of tho meeting and told of their club work. Quite a bit of tlieir work was on display and the lovely dresses they are making showed the pains taken in this work. Mrs. Young has the teaching of this work in charge.

Eight girls are now taking sewing. The visitors for the afternoon were: Mrs. Ratllf'f, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Rakes, Mrs.

Cohenon. Mrs. Young was assisted in serving refreshments by th'o Summer Smiles Club girls. The next meeting will be with Mrs. D.

A. Stroup, May 13. London says the is coming back slowly. How else could it come Transcript. FOR WORKING PEOPLE The best of workers get out of sorts when the liver fails to act.

They feel languid, half-sick, "blue" "aanil -discouraged and think they are getting lazy. Neglect of these symptoms might result in a sick spell, therefore the sensible course, is to take a dose or two of Herbine. It is just the medicine needed to purify tho system and restore the vim and ambition of health. Price COc. Sold by all drug-gists.

A man from Noel won a cigar in a bet at Anderson the other day, proving that he could climb Rhine. Hill in high with a Chevrolet, but he contributed $5 to the city treasurer when the city marshal thought that forty miles an hour was too fast for travel through the business district. Rather an expensive cigar. DR. W.

R. CLEMENT Specialist for Men nnd Women. Plies Cured Without Mild Injections. CAX'CER REMEDY that Cures by Blood Treatment. Xo Main St.

JOPLIN, MO. What It Means to Yon The Red Crown disc is a symbol of Standard Oil Company (Indiana) service. These signs mark each unit of the vast network of distributing stations established by the Standard Oil Company (Indiana) over the Middle West. No matter where you are or where you may go you can get Red Crown Gasoline. Red Crown is dependable.

With it in your tank ynn grp assured of abundant power for the steep grade or heavy going, in good or bad weather. All roads in the Middle West are possible highways for you because the Standard Oil Company (Indiana) has gone before, with Service Stations and Garages selling Red Crown Gasoline. They make it possible for you to go where, you please. With Red Crown in your tank, your car will develop its maximum power. As you explore or rediscover your own Middle West, you will find the welcome Red Crown Sign everywhere Crown everywhere and everywhere the same, In this vicinity you can get Red Crown At the following Standard Oil Service Station: Main and Hamilton And the following Filling Stations and Garages: City Garage Taxi Co.

C. C. Peterson Grocery Co. Goodman Garage, Goodman J. W.

Testerman, Goodman E. A- Allison, Goodman.