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The Times MONETT WEEKL YE I I 0 VOLUME 21. MONETT. MISSOURI, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1919. NUMBER 11. DEATH SENTENCE FOR Jury at Vinita, Decides that he Must Die by Electrocution for Murder of Wife.

The jury in the trial of Monroe Botterton for the murder of his wife, found the accused man guilty of first degree murder and sentenced him to' electrocution. The time of his execution has not been set. The trial held this week at Vinita, I 1 i xl. mi wiiem Lilt: ltuiik was irommiLLHii. i hp jury returned their verdict at 2:30 o'clock, Wednesday afternoon, after short deliberation.

Monroe Betterton shot and killed his wife July 9 while the family was on a visit to relatives at Vinita. He shot her three times, the last shot 'being delivered as she lay prostrate on the floor. As members of the familv rushed in the room, Betterton tried to shoot them and wquld have done so, ha not his son wrested the pistol from him. Two sons of his wife, by former marriage, witnessed the shooting. When arrested Betterton tried to lay the crime on his son and later on his daughter-in-law.

Betterton married Mrs. Lockwood, a widow of Monett, shortly after being released from the Missouri penitentiary, where he served ten years and six months for the murder of a woman between Monett and Peirce City. His wife secured a divorce from him, and was re-married to him at Mount Vemon eight days before he killed The murderer was a desperate man. His first wife is said Jo have died from cruelty and neglect. He then killed his second wife by as hey were tramping down the right of way between Monett and Peirce City.

-He was paroled from the peni-jnett tentiary after serving a term for I crime, omy to get into lussoiute naDii again. CALF CLUB ORGANIZING Almost all of the applications for membership in the Central State Bank Boy's and GirlsrClub express a choice for calves over other animals; We therefore wish to announce that the Calf Club will be organized right away. Anyone who contemplates joining shotlld communicate with us without delay. Jerseys, Holsteins and Herefords have been mentioned by applicants. What breed do you choose? Fill in and mail to CENTRAL STATE BANK, MONETT, MO.

I hereby apply to the Membership Committee for membership in Central State Bank Boys' and Girls' Club. My preferences of breeds of calves is as follows: 1st 2nd 1- Boys' or Girls' Signature Age P. O. Address The Central State Bank Boys' and Girls' Club I Your Bank Family Account SOME families have established family cnecmng accounts. This plan enables you to take care of income and expenses with the least trouble and llwith positive safety.

Deposit all with this Bank and pay all ernenses bv tfivintf your checks. You will never have to pay a bill a second time and ecause the checks are the best protects your money. This Bank invites Accounts sub- i jeet to check and extends every courtesy and attention to all depositors. I Deposit your Fall Income Subject To Your Check 4 Paij on Saving and Time Deposits First National Bank MONETT, MISSOURI COGER BUYS BACK CORNER PHARMACY fJL. M.

Coger has bought back the Corner Pharmacy, taking charge of the business yesterday morning. Mf. Coger sold his place of business several weeks ago to I. R. Trollinger, of Wagner, Okla.

Mr. Coger has been looking for a suitable location in other towns but he says that Monett is as good as any town he has been in, and returned and re-bought from Mr. Trolinger. Mr. and Mrs.

Trollinger have not deckled what they will do but will probably return to Wagner. WILL CLOSE OUT OVERLOOK DAIRY Allen Black, owner of the Overlook Dairy close- out his business, Novembe 17. He will go from here to Carthage he will do a wholesale dairy business, Mr. Black has run a good clean dairy and Monett people are sorry to See him leave. GREENHILL Rev.

Highfiel began a protracted meeting at Macedonia, Saturday night and Mrs. Tom Ferguson is expected soon to assist him. Everyone come Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Roller attended meeting at Arnhart, Friday.

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Henderson and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Davis attended the Al Hudson sale near Fairvicw last Wednesday.

The Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Troy Henderson, last Thursday afternoon and worked on the'quilt they are preparing to sell to the highest bidder, at Onis William's public sale on November 14. Asbury Davis had the misfortune jto cut his left foot with an axe, Wed- nesday anernoon, ur. ijusu ox was summoneu, who dressed the wound, six stitches were 1-: J.oKlo rxairt Kilt causing mm reusmuaui'. you will never lose money; receipts and the Bank M.

RED CROSS DRIVE GETS 500 MEMBERS Comparatively Little Interest Taken In Enrollment Week. 250 Juniors Enroll. The Red Cross drive cre'ated comparatively little interest here this year compared to previous campaigns. Up to this time Monett proper has 500 members enrolled, but some solicitors have not yet reported. The Junior Red Cross has 250 members up to this date.

The high school furnished 97 of the 500 Red Ci'oss members, which is a very good showing for them. In Monett township outside of Monett the east half subscribed liberally, but the west side did not make a very good showing. Ihere are several reasons for the luck of interest this year. The war is over and many do not see that there is the great need lor funds that there was during' the fighting. There was' bound td be some reaction from the strenuous work of that period.

Another reason is that there were! not the facilities for advertising and publicity this year, headquarters leav- ine the local Chanters to their own devices. There were no special ar- rancemonts for nuhlic demonstrations i and organization was less effective. However, 500 is not a bad record for Monett and the workers hope to raise it considerable before the end of the week. The campaign is practically ended now, as no one has the timev to devote many more hours to soliciting. Any who wish to join, who have not done so may see the campaign manager, W.

S. Perry at his office at 411 Broadway. some better at this writing. John Goodnight and family are preparing to move to their farm near Sugar Creek soon, we regret very much to see them leave as they are old residents of this community and will be missed 5y cwryone; Those who visited at S. A.

Davises, I Saturday were Mrs. Rufus Davis and children, Lola, and Verna Mae and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Davis and chil dren, Norma and Billie Clifford of Monett, and Rev. Highfiel of Spring- field.

Miss Ada Roller spent the week end i visiting on Flat Woods. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Marbut, Mrs. Alice Roller, Rev.

Highfiel and San- ford Davis visited at S. A. Davis': Monday. Those who visited Bethel school Friday were Misses Pearl Patton, Ruby Waite, Gladys Jeffries and Mr. Ermil Lance.

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Roller of near Arhhart called at Clyde Davis' Sunday. Cecil Marbut of Monett, visited Bethel school, Thursday. Miss Opal Davis visited with Miss Nadeen Goodnight Wednesday night.

Miss Goldah Medlin of Springfield is visiting homefolks. Mr. Lautaret and sons are cutting wood on their farm near Bethel. Edgar Jackson shipped a carload of cattle to Kansas City, Wednesday night. He shipped a car of beef cattle to Crocker Brothel's, butchers at Webb City, Thursday.

Muresco A flat wall finish that looks like velvet. Will not leave the marks of the brush when ap plied. It is sanitary and can be applied by anyone. We have it in nineteen colors and is inexpensive. If you will try it you will be surprised tat the beautiful finish it will give, Call for Color Card.

SECOND LYCEUM NUMBER GOOD The second number of the Lyceuv course was given last night at ti.t; Elks auditorium by the popular entertainer, Miss Emma Dee Randle. The program for the evening was delightfully new, several light ami jolly numbers and a sacred and historic numbers were rendered. Miss Ran- dle's voice and acting was orieinal and was that of an artist and highly appreciated by the large audience. The first number of her varied pro- gram was "Christmas Day in the Morning," by Grace Richmond. The second selection was a poem, "How Would You Like to be a Dorg." Other numbers were "What Bill Thays," Extracts from "Aunt Jane From Kentucky" the trial scene from "The Merchant From Venice," and last was an impersonation of an old maid receiving her first proposal, which was humorous and was loudly applauded, The next number of the lvceum course will be given in December.

SOUTH OF MONETT Scho1 is long with as teacher. -Mlss Ediths Weber spent Sunday, iMlss Vera Eden' -Mr- Mrs- Fred Thomas and Vlslted the latters Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roberson. A.

Bounous was a Monett visitor Tuesday. Miss Dorothy Cuendet spent Sun day with Misses Laura and Malan. Lena Mr. and Mrs. Ervtn Thomas and son visited Sunday, with the latters parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Will Mayhew. Dell Medlin and Edgar Jackson spent Thursday and Friday at Jenkins Miss Myrtle Niskern spent Sunday Svith her parents, Mr. arid Mrs. W.

Niskern. Excellent meetings are reported at at the Monett State Bank All peo- Liberty church, north of town, where pie indebted to this firm please call E. R. Stribling and O. Ennis are and settle as I have sold out my busi-preaching every morning and even- ness and would like to make my col-ing.

There have been five professions lection as soon as possible, and many interested. The meetings 2t2 WALTER PERRY. Luqll jjrobably continue another week. Mrs. Nevada Roe went to Cassvilk on business Thursday.

ANNA CASE SINGS Somewhere A Voice Is Calling" Ax'tti Edison Re-Creatinn For November The beautiful simplicity of "Somewhere a Voice Is Calling" has made it as dear to the heart cf muic follower in the new world as it is in England, vhere it was first introduced and where its English composer Arthur F. Tate, has acquired a reputation for the composition of songs of exceptional merit. No voice could better interpret its message than the golden one of Anna Case of the Metropolitan Opera Company. -This rendition displays remarkably her sympathetic personality and her glorious voice, supreme in its golden punty, exquisite in its tender- ness. pure as the morning dew that graces the petals of the wild rose.

Other Re-Creations by Miss Case; "Mighty Lak a Rose." Come In, We Will MAKES RECORD FOR GOOD MARKSMANSHIP Myron Dunlap Wins Official Medal at Contest Against Experts at Rolla School of Mines. Myron Dunlap was the winner of f-n official medal p-ood marksman- ship at a rifle and pistol competition at Rolla School of Mines, November 1 H- The students competed against expert riflemen of the army and ma rines. Myron entered the rapid firing cor- inb aim iuui jjuiuift UUL Ul shots at 25 and 15 yards. He used his own Colts 45 automatic, which was a present to him at his gradua- tion from Monett high school. LIBERTY NEWS Rev.

E. R. Stribling and Rev O. Ennis are conducting a revival meeting at Liberty, church. There has been five conversions at this writing.

The services' are very interesting. Everyone is invited to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Wm.

Davis moved to their home in Monett, Monday. Mrs Mary Wilks is visiting relatives in Kansas. Mrs. F. M.

Howard of Mt. Vernon, spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Anderson. Earl Costley was the guest of i friends at Webb City, Sunday.

Mrs. Wm. Miller is visiting her 'daughter, Pauline, in St. Louis, j. Mr.

and Mrs. Mat Jones spent Wed nesday at Ritchey. Miss Golda Nowell, of Stotts City was the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. G.

W. Beckett last week. NOTICE Perry Company have their books Mr. and Mrs. Will Earnhart, of Vnoith of town, are building a bungalow on their farm.

"Annie Laurie;" Be Glad To Play Them For PURDY Dr. Horton and family, former residents of this place, have brought property in Springfield and will make that their home. They left last Thursday. We regret very much to see them leave. Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Mitchell were happy parents in having their two daughters, Daisy and Kate, spend the last week end with them. Mrs. Emma Patterson and son, Loren and Carl, visited her son and family at Washburn, last Friday. Dr.

Northcutt and family, who have been residents of Washburn for soms time, have moved to our town in the Penny property. We were certainly in need of another doctor, having lost Dr. Horton and Dr. Poole in the last week. We now have two good doctors Dr.

Kelley and Dr. Northcutt. Miss Audrey Kelley was the guest of Miss Tot Burg, of Monett, last Friday. Mr. and Mrs.

Baker will spend the winter in Monett with their daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Malcolm, of Reece Kansas are visiting relatives in our city this week. The regular appointment was filled at the Baptist church Sunday by Rev.

Kennedy. series of meetings is being held at the Presbyterian church. OVERLOOK DAIRY CUSTOMERS The Overlook Dairy will quit retailing milk November 17. Please pay your accounts up in full as I am going to leave- this place. All tickets out will be taken up.

Money will be refunded for those paid for. ALLEN BLACK, 12t3 Owner Overlook Dairy. For Sale: At a bargain One ci-eam separator, good as new. Has not been used over two weeks. Also one good Ford truck body.

12tl2 NOTICE TO PUBLIC I will be ready to handle your broom coin by December 1. My broom fae1 toiy will be locftted -at myhome quarter of mile north of High school. 0916 R. W. "Home, Sweet You I CALLAWAY'S FURNITURE FUNERAL DIRECTORS DAVIS-CIIAPELL HARDWARE CO.

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