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TIMES FIFTY-FIFTH YEAR. NEOSHO, NEWTON COUNTY, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1924. NUMBER TWENTY WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY zens of Neosho that if the citv would I buy the Big Spring they would CELEBRATED BY AD CLUB 3 000 to 55 in F. A. Taiclet, former manager of COUNTY CONVENTION TO BE HELD MARCH 8TH Remembrance of The Father of His Country.

Speeches and Table Decorations in the Neosho Canning Factory, was Tow "ship Conventions Set for Two o'Clock on Friday, May 7th. The Democratic county committee met in Neosho last Saturday after- church served the Ad Club supper reputable and of gocd financial stand- noon for the purpose of making a Monday evening at 6:30 and placed ing had taken over the plant under ca11 for the township conventions to at each plate a little paper American a lease'for one year with option to be held on Friday, March 7th, to elect OIL MAY SPLASH AGAINST ANOTHER HIGH OFFICIAL introduced to tell what the sale of the factory plant to the' Louis Maull Company of St. Louis meant to Neo- The ladies of the Congregational' ho. He said this company which is flag. and hatchet sticker as a re-1 buy and would contract with grow- minder of Washington's birthday ers of tomatoes, beans and cucum- which was the 22ml.

At each plate bers they would raise at also was a Senator apple wrapped the following prices: tomatoes $12 in a folder of the Neosho Nurseries a ton, beans 3 cents a pound and Co. which had preesnted them as cucumbers from $2.00 to 60 cents per part of the supper. The menu con- 100 pounds according to size. Mr. of a plate of stewed chicken Taiclet is the local manager and is and dumplings, a hot tamale, mashed now ready to make contracts with a ca of the roll of townships it was delegates to the county convention to be held on Saturday, March 8th.

County Chairman L. E. -Mitchell- was unable to be present on account of sickness and he delegated authority to E. M. Roseberry to act as chairman in his stead.

Secretary E. L. Mahan was present. On potatoes and peas, rolls and coffee. The dessert was cherry pie a la mode as a reminder.

The program that followed was one of the most entertaining that the club has ever presented. Rev. E. H. Sapp was introduced before the regular program to present a request in behalf of the ministerial alliance for them to take up the matter of building a pavilion growers.

He said if the company found thatthree of the 15 townships were successful this year they would enlarge and equip a new plant and establish pickle vats at other towns in the county. All the company asked was the moral support and encouragement of the people. Talks in support of the proposition were made by A. C. McGinty, Lewis Kelly and others and on motion the club voted to donate a page insert in the sales in the city park in which to hold sheet this week to advertising outdoor summer meetings and religious and civic exercises of all kinds.

Then Dr. Cady presented a request from the Community Club that everybody attend the community sing at the auditorium Tuesday night. The club's song birds with Win. Matters at the piano sang Columbia were-not represented either by committeemen or proxies. The townships represented were Benton, Buffalo, Marion, Van Buren, Newtonia, E.

Franklin, W. Franklin, West Benton, Seneca, Shoal Creek, Neosho, and Dayton. Five Mile, Granby and Berwick were not represented. A statement from Chairman Mitchell was read to the meeting, stating his very great regret at not being able the new tomato and pickle factory to attend the meeting and asking Daugherty Not Only Cabinet Member Who Bought Stock? Washington, Feb. sensations in the naval oil leasing scandal were promised within the next two days.

Under the leadership of Senator Walsh, Democrat, of Montana, who has just returned to the capital, the committee plunged intu new to the farmers of Newton and McDonald county to show that the club is behind the proposition. Judge C. L. Henson responded to a call for a speech by telling of the organization of an association to place a monument at the grave of and several of the club's pep songs, William Lumley, a Revolutionary closing with America as usual. President Smith then introduced A.

E. Weston to take charge of the Washington birthday program which he had arranged. Mr. Weston in- soldier who was buried near Mt. Verno said LTumle had come what a Lawrence county about 1830 when he was 65 years old and had died about 1845.

He was troduced Olgar Lane to speak on one of the very few Revolutionary Washington's boyhood life and Waldo Miers who had emigrated west of Hatler on Washington as a soldier. Both these speeches were very good. V- Ml Then Scouts who had 1 a his grave that it might be- the Mississippi and he thought it fitting that a suitable tablet be waiting outside came rushing in loaded with poles and boards and flags and many little contrivances that they had made to pull off a "stunt." They built a suspension bridge and carried one of their number supposed to be hurt across it, showing what they were being taught to do. The Boy Scout organization has been growing rapidly and Neosho now has five organized troops. TJavid Shartel was then introduced to speak on Washington as a statesman.

He classed Washington as among the greatest if not the very greatest statesman produced and attributed his greatness to two characteristics, first honesty and sincerity, second intense love of country. The last speaker of the Washington program was Prof. F. R. Angwin who spoke on "What WouM Washington Think of this Country Now." He paid a high tribute to Washington's ability as an organizer and his statesmanship in holding.

together in the critical formative period from 1783 to 1789, then he contrasted the high patriotism and integrity of the statesmen of that time with the foul mess that had just been uncovered in official life at Washington and asked what would Washington think of this? The club showed its appreciaton and approval of Prof. Angwin's talk by applause several times while he was speaking. The business session was then started. C. S.

Davis made a report for the ways 'and means committee which had been directed to prepare -the budget. His report recommended that a finance committee be appointed to raise for Neosho activities and that it be distributed as follows: 1st, $600 to the Ozark Playgrounds Association. 2nd, $500 to the Neosho campsite and bureau of information. 3rd, $500 for Neosho booklets and other advertising. 4th, $400 to the Playgrounds.

After some discussion this report was adopted. F. O. Rudy and S. H.

Keller reported that the right of way for the concrete road up to the city limits west part of own had beerN lecured and paid for. Mayor H. H. Knotts made a short talk on the advisability of the city's buying the Big Spring now owned by the Ed. Clark estate.

He said the purchase of the Big Spring had often been considered by the city council but that the price always seemed too He said he had a from two well-to-do i come a shrine for patriotic citizens. WHY THE REPUBLICANS LOVE JIM REED The Republican leaders of the 15th district held a pow-wow in Joplin last week for the purpose of getting a line-up on what course to pursue in this campaign. Among the speakers, in fact the "principal speaker of the occasion, accordtngrto" the Joplin Globe, was Mrs. Fannie Tracy of Neosho, county treasurer of Newton county. It has always been a well-known" fact that the Republicans encouraged and even voted for Reed but this is the first time one of the has openly given the reason therefor.

Here is what Mrs. Tracy said, according to the Joplin Globe: "Mrs. Fannie Tracy, county treasurer of Newton county and vice chairman of the Republican organization of that county, made the principal speech of the meeting. "Mrs. Tracy, who is said to be one of the most efficient organizers of women in the state and an adroit politician, told the committee that votes in the county were of no effect whatever unless they were placed in the ballot box.

She made an indirect hint at the Washington scandal by stating that the Republican officers must make good and prove themselves 100 per cent efficient in office if the party is to keep in the good graces of the people. "Party harmony is one of the first necessities if the Republicans are to wield any power, Mrs. Tracy said. She said no strife was allowed to develop within the Newton county ranks. Republican strife is good for Democrats, she said.

That is why the Republicans all love Jim Reed so, he is successful in keeping the Democrat party split up. One of. the main things for the Republicans to do in this campaign is to keep the Democrats fooled into thinking Reed is all right. 'Mrs. Tracy said that political honors, -work and finances, should be evenly divided between the men and the women." that in his absence Dr.

Roseberry be recognized as chairman and given authority to attend to any business matters that might devolve upon the chairman of the county committee in his absence. The committee by motion and vote passed a resolution in accordance with Mr. Mitchell's request. Dr. Roseberry stated that the pur- tire meeting was to designate the time and places for holding the township conventions on March 7th and the time and place for holding the county convention on March 8th, the purpose of the latter convention being to elect eight delegates eight men and eight women with half a vote each) to the state convention on April 15th, all in ac- cardance with the call of the statn committee.

After much discussion it was decided that it was necessary in order to comply with the state committee's call to hold just one convention in each of the 15 townships of the county. A. J. Burke, representing Newtonia township, made a motion that in townships where there are more than one voting precinct, the township convention be held at the precinct casting the largest vote but this was amended by allowing the committeeman the privilege of naming the voting precinct. The chairman and secretary were authorized to issue the call in accordance with these designations and have it published in the Neosho Times and also on hand bills to be distributed to each precinct.

The hour for holding the township convention is two o'clock, Friday, March 7th. A motion was offered by L. N. Barbee, committeeman from in the investigation with the scope ever widening and ensnaring additional men high in public life. The latest information before the committee was that the name of another cabinet officer, in addition to Attorney General Daugherty, has been reported on books of brokerage houses as one who dealt extensively in oil and steel stocks.

Committee members hesitated today to discuss the report, saying that the names of all officials found dealing in oil stocks in connection with the investigation would be made public when the accountants finished their study of the books. The preliminary reports are expected next week. Differences of opinion between members of the Republican national committee and Reupblican senators over Mr. Daugherty's retention of office became more clearly defined last night, when John T. Adams, chairman of the committee, issued a formal statement taking the position that the attorney general should not resign without a hearing.

Prevailing Republican sentiment in the senate, on the other hand, favors his immediate retirement. A large amount of data has been received by Senator Wheeler since he introduced his resolution, and he conferred yesterday with Charles W. Morse, JW-ho-had-a-disagreement with Mr. Daugherty over payment for the latter's services in 1912 in obtaining a pardon for him after his conviction under the federal banking laws. The senator has estimated that about a week will be required to assimilate and sort this information in preparation for the investigation.

MEETING FRIDAY NIGHT addition to the pruning- demonstrav' vDnDTQMCU UCI fl A1I1IIIAI tion, problems of vineyard I OlYltN HtLU ANNUAL ment were discussed by the Other communities wanting help along this line should get in touch with the County Agent or Farm Bureau office. Millinery School. The following women attended the Millinery School held in Neosho last week: Mrs. Etta Mathis, Miss Lottie At the annual meeting of the New- Evans, representing the Helping ton County Game Protective League Hand Homemakers' Club of Diamond; last Friday night, Dan Stratton, Mrs. Edith Harmon, United Glean- known far and wide as a fox hunter rs Homemakers' Club, Granby, Rte.

as well as a lawyer, was elected Dan Stratton Elected President to Succeed E. E. Newton and D. L. Mitchell Vice- President.

Mrs. Myrtle Mcitturtrey, Stella Homemakers' Club; Mrs. H. I. Thomas, Mrs.

F. M. Vawter, Country Homemakers 'Club, Neosho; and Mrs. Thomas Lasater, Loyal Homemakers' Club, Neosho. Fifteen frames were made and seven hats finished during the school.

On the first day of the school, a talk was given on becoming styles for different types of women and a demonstration on making of frames. The other three days were spent making frames, making different kinds of crowns, covering the frames and making hand-made trimmings for the hats. These women will go back to their community and teach this work to their respective clubs as it was taught to them by Miss Martin, millinery specialist of the Agricultural Extension Service. An advanced school in millinery will be held later in the year. NOTICE OF TOWNSHIP AND COUNTY CONVENTIONS Van Buven-township, that-4he county convention be held at Diamond on Saturday, March 8th, at one o'clock, but A.

J. Bui'k offered an amendment substituting Neosho in place of Diamond and 11 o'clock in place of one o'clock. The amendment was adopted by almost unanimous vote. Paul Liles offered his resignation as committeeman from Newtonia township and R. G.

Embrey was elected in his place. It was suggested that there was a vacancy in the office of committeeman from Berwick on account of the removal of Tom Wormington from the county, also in Granby on account of the removal of G. L. Kenney. and T.

O. Troy was elected for Berwick and W. H. Williams for Granby. The commitee adjourned to meet at the call of the chairman.

Preparing for League Meeting. The annual convention -of the Carthage District Epworth League will be held in Neosho in July. The" local chapter is preparing to entertain this convention which will be attended by 200 delegates. Ward Rudd is president of the local league assisted by a live cabinet and an enthusiastic bunch of young Leaguers. The following program will be given under the auspices of the league next Sunday night at 7:30: Opening Stevens.

Piano Apgar. Frank Dixon. Vocal Castle. Piano Rudd and Mary Louise Guthrie. Violin Pierce.

Vocal Lewis. Vocal Woods. Chorus. A silver offering will be taken to help the league in entertaining the convention. The High School orchestra will assist with several selections.

At the meeting of the Democratic county committee of Newton county held in Neosho on Saturday, Feb. 23, 1924, it was ordered that township conventions be held in the various townships of Newton county at 2 o'clock p. m. on Friday, March 7, 1924, to elect delegates to the county in Neosho Saturday, March 8th, 1924, at 11 o'clock a. m.

Said county convention will elect eight full delegates (eight president; to succeed E. E. Newton who has held the office two years. Dr. D.

L. Mitchell whose reputation as a fisherman and quail hunter is co-extensive with the circumference of his dental practice, was chosen vice-president. T. E. Tyler was reelected secretary-treasurer.

This was the most largely attended meeting that the Sportsmen's League has ever held. Invitations had been sent to the sportsmen of neighboring towns and there were visitors from Webb City, Carthage, Joplin, Branson and other places. Over 100 members and guests asked for seats at the tables when the dinner hour was called and it was with difficulty that all were seated as the attendance was larger than expected. The table decorations were nests with quail on them, and little red hatchets significant of Washington's birthday, which pupils of the junior high school- had made. The menu was fish and chicken, oyster soup, salad, green beans, potatoes au gratin, corn bread, rolls, coffee, brick ice cream and wafers.

Cigars were furnished by the Davis Cigar Co. Music for the occasion was played by the boys' High School orchestra. After supper Dr. Mitchell introduced T. C.

Hatler as toastmastcr. The local speakers were Dr. Morgan, W. E. Veerkamp, Dr.

Cady, E. E. Truex, Prof. Fred Angwin and others. Cecil Baskett of St.

Louis, organizer of the Izaak Walton League, men and eight women with half a made an interesting talk on the each) to the state convention ervation of fish and game by estab- to be held at Springfield April 15th. and maintaining refuges for The number of full votes to which hatching and raising the young. each township is entitled and the Other speakers from abroad were places where said township conven- Connelly of Joplm, Moore of tions are to be held are indicated Webb City and Spenee of Branson below. For each full vote to which A Angwin made an eloquent. the township is entitled there should on Ge Washington as a t- bliC bTtwo delegates elected, one man sportsman, showing and one woman, each to have a half vote in the county convention.

Dem- are urged these township conventions: Township and No. Place of hold- ac- FARM BUREAU NEWS. By Thos. E. Oliver, County Agent.

COMING EVENTS. Democrat Speaking. Louis C. Boyle of Kansas City address the Demorcatic voters of Newton county at the court house on Saturday, March 1st, at 2 p. m.

All who are interested in the success of the Democratic party in Newton county should be at this meeting. Don't forget the date. Come and bring a friend. Committee. Ladies' Club of the Congregational Church meet with Mrs.

Lewis Hammers at 2:30. P. E. 0. meets with Mrs.

Geyer. Episcopal Guild meets with Mrs. Peterson at the Epperson apartments. Leap year party at Eastern Star. Year year dance at Elks Club, Basket ball, double header, Neosho boys and girls vs, Granby boys and girls.

"The cutest thing, besides a snub- nosed baby," hazards Adam Breede, bachelor editor of the Hastings, Tribune, "is a bowlegged pup," Chinch Bugs. This county is troubled almost every year by chinch bugs. The old bugs of last fall crawl into any kind of bunch grass where they may expect to keep dry and warm to live through the winter. When all of the old sage grass is burned off in the fall, being sure to do the burning when it is dry enough to burn the grass close to the ground, almost all of the chinch bugs will be burned or will freeze before spring comes. It is rather late now to expect many chinch bugs to be frozen, but many of them can still be killed if the sage grass and other bunch grasses are burned.

All fence rows and other waste places should be burned out. It is much easier to control them now than it will be after they fly to the wheat fields when spring opens. court was begun Monday with Judge L. Henson presiding. Monday was a busy day as there were many motions to file.

The criminal docket was taken up Tuesday. Chester Beaver was tried on the charge of forgery and got four years in the penitentiary. Cecil Land on charge of violating the local option law was tried but the jury hung. Yesterday John Cartwright was being tried by jury on charge of selling corn whiskey. Grape Pruning.

Grape pruning demonstrations were given in Bitchey on Monday and in Seneca on Tuesday of thia week. In quaintance with the life and character of the great father of our country. Leo H. Johnson made a short talk and read Senator Vest's famous speech on the dog. The next meeting of the League will be in April.

First Community Sing. An event of unusual interest in Neosho was the first community sing at the high school auditorium Tuesday night by the Community Club recently organized in Neosho. The big auditorium was packed full of people and all joined enthusiastically in the singing. Prof. Winters of Joplin who was employed as instructor was in charge and proved himself to be a real leader in community spirit.

It was estimated that there were over 500 people present and if the enthusiasm keeps up it will be a problem to get a hall big enough. Many people came in from the country which gives as- Circuit Court in Session. "uranco that the town is going to The February term of the circuit have the co-operation of the country in this movement. It is regarded as of Delegates. E.

Benton (2) Berwick (1) Buffalo (1) Dayton (1) Five Mile (1) E. Franklin (2) W. Franklin (2) Granby (4) Marion (3) Neos.ho (12) Newtonia (3) Seneca (2) Shoal Creek (2) Van Buren (3) W. Benton (2) ing Convention Christopher Berwick Dessa Horned Fairview Stella Granby Diamond Neosho Seneca Thurman East Union Meeks By order of the Democratic County Committee. L.

E. MITCHELL, Chairman. E. L. MAHAN, Secretary.

Second Baptist Church. Preaching service each Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.

Good interest at each service. Just closed a revival with fifteen conversions and fourteen additions to the church. You are invited to come and worship with us. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.

Harrison Wilson, Supt. The attendance has increased each Sunday since the pastor came. Come next Sunday, Prayer service each Wednesday night. B. both Junior and Senior, at the biggest thing Neosho has undertaken for a long time.

The next community sing will be at the high school next Tuesday night and everybody is invited. There is no admission fee. Another supply of song books has been ordered and it is hoped everybody will be supplied. A chorus is being organized for the children and something new may be expected. A St.

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